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PAGE 2-HONGKONG DAILY PRESS

RACING PROSPECTS:

ADVERTISEMENT United Express,

Express, Manhattan THE HONG KONG Are Now Joint Favourites ANNUAL RACE MEETING, For The Rooty-Hill Derby

JOCKEY CLUB.

1941.

Postponed to:-

Third Day-Saturday,

22nd February

Fourth Day-Monday,"

24th February

Fifth Day-Saturday,

1st March

On Saturday, 22nd, and Mon- day, 24th February, the first bell

BY LAST QUARTER",

There will be a record crowd at the Valley tomorrow as the Spe- ctal $1 Sweep on the Rooty-Hill Derby will be drawn for. At the time of writing. 980,000 tickets have been disposed of and there is a good chance of the million mark being reached. Owing to the accident which happened in the last race on Monday last, Mr. Craven, who sustained a broken arm, will not be seen on the saddle and there is la possibility of Mr. Wel not riding too. As the Rooty-Hill Derby is

the chief attraction, I will comment on it at length.

Based on what unve seen of

the entrants in this event, I feel

I am justified in pleking “United will be rung at 11.00 a.m., and Express as the prupave winuci the first race will be run at 11.30) with Manhattan as the next best his a.m. On Saturday, 1st March, pony. The latter pony won the first bell will be rung at 1.30 race in very good time and quite p.m., and the first race will be easily which makes him very dan-

gerous indeed. run at 2.00 p.m.

The tiffin interval will be after the fifth race on the third

fourth days.

and

Endeavour had a bad start in

No Caer Clark

Cup Hockey This Season

A decision to let the Caer Clark up competition lapse this year

SPORTS & GENERAL

WITNESS TURNS KING'S EVIDENCE IN WILL CASE

Discharged when" the prosecution offered no evidence against hẩm, LI YAT-SING, 42, broker, turned King's evidence at the re- sumed bearing yesterday of the ease in which LUI FOOK-WING, alias Kong Keung, 45. broker, and LI WAH-SING, allas Li Pang, 37, unemployed, are charged with attering a forged document on June 18, 1940, purporting to be the will of the late Lau Mau, obtaining a loan of $3,000 on mortgage of the property mentioned in the will, and causing rent on the property to be collected, knowing the will to have been forged.

First defendant is additionally || charged with making a false affirmation at the Supreme Court

REQUIEM MASS.

In a petition for probate and con-

A solemn Requiem Mass for the spiring with others to forge the late Bishop Pozzoni was held in document.

the Roman Catholic Cathedral

The case is being heard before yesterday morning. Father A Mr. G. T. Lowry at the Central Riganti, assisted by Fathers E. Magistracy,

Teruzzi and Fung, conducted.

Mr. Hin-shing to, instructed by The late Bishop Pozzon! - had Mr. S. Ng Quinn, conducted the been for 19 years Vicar-Apostolic prosecution, and was assisted by Sub-Insp. C. H. Goodwin, while of Hongkong. He died on Feb. 20,

both defendants were represented by M, M. A. da Silva.

Earller, Mr. Silya said that the

turnover was "a serious abuse of

the Australian Valley Stakes and will be all out to make amends but tournament as usual was reached the process of the Court suggest- the may not have the services of

Mr. Wet as jockey, National Wei-at the annual meeting

The objection was over-ruled.

OWED MONEY

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but to continue the seven-a-side

ing that Lt was arrested on a war- OI the MEMBERS' BADGES AND fare is in good condition too and tion held at Gloucester Hotel yes-i

Hongkong Ladies Hockey Associa. rant and brought up in Court to be discharged just to use him as ENCLOSURES

bound to make her presence felt|

a witness for the prosecution. terday.. In this company. Members are reminded that

The Acting President, Miss E. M. Vitamin M is not out of the run-Gray, presided, assisted by Mrs. I. they and their ladies MUST wearing by any means and has been Joyce. their badges prominently display rested specially for this race.

In presenting the annual report ed throughout the Meeting, tip Mainsail as the best outsider of Miss Gray expressed her grateful the lot as this pony ran surprising-ness to Mrs. O Burnett and Mrs. NO ONE WITHOUT A BADGE

is well in the Australian Valley I Joyce for drawing up the re- WILL BE ADMITTED TO

port, which was follows:-- THE MEMBERS' ENCLOSURE.

¡Stakes.

.

ROYAL NAVY CUP

In evidence. Li stated that he owned the elder brother of second defendant some money. Some time last year, second accused asked asked him for its return. Since

have

between $200 and

he was unable to do so, he was told During the year under review that if he signed his name on a There are three other races be six teams competed in the sentor will, he not only did not have to Badges admitting non-members sides the Rooty-Hill Derby for 1941 League, "Y" Ladies winning the return the money, but in addition

Caer Clark Cup for the fourth would Austrailan ponies and I think to the Members' Enclosure and

Araxy II, Never Never, Corsair, and year in succession, and the St. $300 after the house, mentioned in Club Rooms at $10.00 per day Strathalbyn the best ponies to back Andrew's Ladles being runners-up the will was sold. Including tax-or $40.00 includin the first race when is over 14 Junior League: seven teams com:cument in the name of Lau Hmg, for the Southern Cap. In the He said that he signed the do- ing tax for the Meeting (ladiesmiles.

peted, resulting in Argonauts win-which was his alias.

$5.00 and $20.00 respectively) Happy Returns and Jus Gentiumining the Brawn Cup. and D.GS. Witness was also told by second are obtainable through the Secre will be the contestants for the taking second position for the defendant that the document was tary upon the written or personal Royal Navy Cup (Race No. 6) with Mamak Cup.

the will of Lau Mau, that it in- introduction of a member, such Bugle as the next best and for the ARGONAUTS EFFORT

dicated that Lau's house would be member to be responsible for all

The annual Seven-A-Side Tour-given to his godison, and that un-

"chits, etc.

Badges admitting to Members' Enclosure will NOT be on sale: at the Race Course.

Al

said. he was told to do so and he did not know the law."

last race of the day, a six furlongs sprint, like Optima Fide with nament was held on the C.B.8. less two people signed it as wit- Twinkling Star and Royal Sover-ground on Feb. 10, resulting in the nesses, no power of administra eign as the good ones to follow. Pearce Cup being won by C.B.A..tion would be granted.

There are two races for the 1941 and the Knill Cup by Argonauts. After signing. he went with the Australian Griffins and I nominate Special mention should be made defendants to a lawyer's office to Distant View as the winner of the of the splendid effort on the part take an oath there and later to The Secretary's Office, Ist Chater Cup (Race No. 3) with First of the Argonauts, who, in their the Supreme Court to declare. floor, EXCHANGE BUILD. Love and Fleetwing as good bets, first year of competitive hockey, affirmation as to truth of the ING, (Tel. 27794) WILL Hascossay may spring a surprise won both the Brawn Cup and the death of the deceased, because, he

here. For the tenth event of the Knill Cup. CLOSE AT 9.45 a.m. ON THE

day, a 1 miles affair, I like Gay Due FIRST FOUR DAYS, and at Fox. Prairie

to the present European View and Nomine war the Interport series with

STRANGE 'WOMEN 11.45 a.m. ON THE FIFTH Poenae..

Shanghai was not held,

After the arrest of the defen- DAY..

FIRST LEG OF "DOUBLE"

It is with regret that we have dants, he went away because he The first leg of the Daily Double President, Mrs. T. E. Pearce,

10 report the resignation of our had been approached by two Mrs. strange women and he was afraid Race No. 7) should prove to be an Pearce has been easy thing "for Eve of Peace with since the inception of the Hong- accused.

our Fresident that he might be assaulted by the

Hunting

the likely placed and we take this opportunity of denied that he was giving false Cross-examined by Mr. Silva, he ponles, whilst in the 9th Race, the placing on record our deep appre-evidence in favour of the pro- NO CHILDREN WILL BE second leg of the Dally Double, ciation for all the valuable help secution in the hope that he ADMITTED TO THE CLUB'S ke Far View, Viceroy and Lan-and advice she has at all times would not be involved and that he given the Association during her had been induced to give evidence China Griffins have two events tenure of office.

in return for the withdrawal of the charge against him. 3, at 2.30 pm

A limited number of tiffins will be obtainable each day at the Club House, provided they are

ordered in advance from the No./Royal Wedding Eve and Eve of kong 'Ladies' Hockey Association. |

1 Boy, (Tel. 21920).

PREMISES DURING THE MEETING,

PUBLIC ENCLOSURE.

The price of admission to the Public Enclosure is $2.00 per day including tax for all persons including Indles, and is payable at the Gate,

cashire "Chips.

provided for them and I tip Char- We thank Miss E. M. Gray for lesber, World Fair View, and Eve so kindly consenting to act as

(Event No.2) and Oolong, Velvet-tion of the Season.

I

Hearing was adjourned to Mar.

WEATHER REPORT Hongkong Royal Observatory 10a.m., Feb. 20.

Grande for the mille race President for the remaining per night, and Eve of Deception in the At the suggestion of Miss Gray penultimate event.

the election of the President was left vacant for the duration until INTERESTING RACE

more normal times. Miss Gray The Fourth Race should be an was unanimously elected Vice- Soldiers and Sailors in uni even.and interesting one with Bur-President while Miss R. Smith was Barometer, fat sea level), 29.91 Ins. term are admitted to the Public ford. Navylight, and Eve of Har-elected Hon. Secretary and Trea- Temperature, 68 F. Enclosure at $1.00 per day invest fighting out the finish

for the Australian 'C" Class race cluding tax.

Bookmakers, Tic Tac men, etc., will not be permitted to operate within the precincts of The Hong Kong Jockey Club during the Race. Meeting.

Tiffins will be obtainable in the Restaurant in the Public En. closure.

SERVANTS'. PASSES.

Any persons found loitering! with Servants' passes in their possession will forfeit the same and will be removed from the Enclosure.

and surer.

Humidity, 92 per cent. The following were elected to Wind Direction,. E/S

I am strong for Australian Frince, the Council:--Miss M. Remedios Wind Force (Beaufort), 3. Warrego River, and Venus Bay.

and Miss A. Alves (Recrelo), Mrs. Temperature: maximum yesterday, My Anal selections will appear in O. Burnett and Miss M. McCaw

63 F. tomorrow's issue.

SPORTING

Classes

(), Miss M. Smalley and Miss Temperature: minimum last night, M, Booker (H.K. Ladles), Miss F. 64 F.

Wong and Miss C. White (St. An-Rainfall for 24 hrs, ending: 10th drew's), Miss E. Churn and Miss today, 0.44 ins.

FIXTURES Mrs. Joyce

TODAY

TOMORROW

V. Jex (D.GS.), Mrs. C. Figuereido Total rainfall since January 1st, and Miss M, Maxwell (Argonauts). and Miss Baxter

BOMBER FUND

(C,B.A.),

to the Councií,

After

8.78 ins. Against an average of, 2.44 ins. Sunset tonight, 6.22 p.m. Sunrise tomorrow, 6.51 am. Passes for Servants will be SWIMMING European Y.M.C.A. A proposal by Mrs. Joyce to

4 p.m., Feb. 20.. Issued to Private Box holders Winter Swimming. Instructional make a donation to the Bomber Barometer (at sea level), 29.82 ins,

Fund was unanimously adopted by Temperature, 68 F. ONLY on application to the

the meeting and the initial sum of Humidity, 91 per cent. WATER-POLO. -European Y. M. $400 was decided upon. It was de-Wind Direction, Calm. Secretary, 1st floor, Exchange

C. A, V. Middlesex Regt

(4xp". Building.

cided to turn this year's seven-a-Wind Force (Beaufort), 9. pool), 7.15 pm.

side tournament to the benefit of Maximum temperature, 71 F. a similar cause and Miss Gray ex- Minimum temperature, 64 F. CRICKET.-"A" Division: How pressed a hope for more hearty Rainfall, 0.22 ins.

Joon C.C. v. Recreta; Civlj Ber-response from the pobile, vice C.O v. University. "B" D1-discussion, this question was left vision: University 1. Craigen- gower; Indian R., v. Police: FOOTBALL Senior Shiel Second

Round, Police v. Bouth

China (Boundary Street), 4.15 p.m. Royal Scots v. Navy (Sookup- poo), 4.15 p.m. Junior Shield Second Round, South China” v. Police (Boundary Street), 1.45 pm; RAS.C. v. 30th R.A. or Bignals (Sookunpoo), 2:45 1.01. First Division: Kowloon v. Club (Kowloon), 4,15 pm. Second Division: Middlesex Royal Beots (Kowloon), 2.45

p.m.,, Club v. Kowloon (Caroline Hill). 2.45 p.m. Third Division: 35th

By Order,

C. B. BROWN,

Secretary. Hong Kong, 10th Feb., 1941.

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H.K.C.C. “A” TEAM FOR TOMORROW. The following will represent¦ H. K. C. C. "A" v. Club de Re- crelo 2nd XI at H.K. C. C. to- morrow at 2 p.m.-

V

RA, V. RAF. (Stahley), 245 p. a.

B. Owen Hughes (Capt.), H. J. Armstrong, C..W. E. Bishop, N. D. Booker, G. J. P. Carey, W. G. Finle, J. L. Elsley, D, O. Parsons, RACING. Hongkong Jockey R 8. W. Peterson, E. W. Pudney Club's Annual · Race Meeting, and D. A. Robb.

at Happy Valley, 11.30 am. (Third Day),

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HONG KONG TIDE TABLE From 21 to 97 Feb. 1941.

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Time,

Second Round, St. Joseph's v. Bing Tuo (Navy), 415 p.m., Kwong Wah v.. Eastern (Boun-Fri. 21 dary Street), 4.15 p.m. Junior Shield Second Round, Sing Tao "B" v. 36th R.A. (Club), 4.15 San

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