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drawn into a comparatively quiescent and obscure condition, in consequence of the crushing influences of Bismarckian militar- ism. The all-embracing, rigorously-en- forced Conscription tends to interrupt, to shorten, to spoil, the collegiate career of the German student. Similarly, also, it interposes tyrannical and ruinous obstacles in the path of the young merchants and agriculturists, whom it is driving, by thousands annually, into reluctant emigra- tion and life-long expatriation. Wisely has the philosopher raised his protest against some of the manifold evils which constitute the essential accompaniments of the military spirit, in all nations and in every age. May the commercial, the thoughtful, and the religious classes in creasingly, ponder the truths thus im pressed upon them from a somewhat unexpected, but specially authoritative, Source."

HONGKONG RACES, 1882.

SECOND DAY, Friday, 24tu FɛBRUARY. Stewards-HE. Sir John Pope Hennessy, K.C.M.G.; HE. Lieut.-General Donovan; Com-

odore Cuming, R.N.; Lieut-Colonel Geddes, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers; Hon. P. Ryrie Hon. F. Bulkeley Johnson; A. Coxon, Esq., 11. Hoppius, Esq; I. De Courcy Forbes, Esq.; T. Jackson, Esq.; F. D. Sassoon, ; W. H. F. Darby, Esq. Judge, E. Sheppard, Esq.; Starter, A. Coxon, Esq.; Clerks of the scales, H. Hopplus, Esq., and W. I. F. Darby, Esq; Honorary Treasurer, Tharburn, Esq; Clerk of the Course, H. J. H. Tripp, Esq.

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Parsee community, for China Ponies, being band fide Griffins at date of entry: weight for inches; winners of one race at this meeting, 7s. extra; of two races, 12ths, extra; subscrip- tion Griffins, non-winners, allowed, 7bbs.: entrance $$. Seven Furlongs,

Mr. st. Andrews grey Craftsinan...(Mr. Ogle) Mr. Kerfoot's b. Bohemain (Mr. Hutchings) 3 Mr. F..Gordon's grey Hualachan (Mr. Brandt) Mr. Paul's grey Hurricane......Mr. Nickels) Mr. Paul's ch. Thistle............(Mr. Reynell) o

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Mr. Paul's br. sunlight...... ...(Mr. Nickels) Mr. Paul's ch. Rose........ .....(Ms. Reynell) 2 Mr. Moual's ch. Redstart......(Mr. Hutchings) 3 Mr. F. s. Gordon's b. second Violin (Mr. Brandt) o Mr. Grammont's grey strathavan (Mr. Arnoux) Mr. St. Andrew's ch. Driving Cloud (Mr. Allen) o Mr. Henry's grey Roscola ...(Mr. Ogle o

Hohemian wasstrongly fancied, a slightshade of odds being laid on him against the field. Toa good start Craftsman, next the rails, made running from Hualachan and Mr. Paul's pair, Mr. Hutchings, as usual, lying off. The lot closed up at the half mile post, where' Thistle was beaten, and with -Beautiful weather again favored race-goers, | Hurricane dropping away a few strides further on, and the attendance at the race course was if any. the race was confined to Craftsman, Hualachan thing even larger than on the opening day. The and Bohemian. The last named was the first to racing was of a high class, the finishes in most crack up, and although the Derby favourite ap of the races being close and exciting. The ballpeared to have the best of the struggle with was opened with the scurry stakes, a mile contest Craftsman, Mr. St. Andrew's pony, hard ridden to confined to griffins, which fell to Huntsman after the end,gained the Judge's verdict by three parts a splendid race for the last half mile with Airlie, of a length. Time 1.537. the verdict in favor of Mr. st. Andrew's pony

The PROFESSIONAL. CUP, value $-, for China, Manila and Japan Ponies; weight for inches; Since this article was written, it would being gained in the last few strides. Although

winners of Ashley or Inniskilling Cups, 74. appear that this great question is likely the excitement ran high among the partisans of

only three runners contested the Exchange Plate,. extra, or of both, tabs. extra; entrance $to: to be put to the test, for according to the First Cornet, Tajmahal, and Strathpeffer respec-

second Pony to receive half of the entrance Imoney. One Mile. recent telegram the two great rival Mili-tively, the first named having a decided call in the tary nations of the world, Russia and quotations when the flag fell. The pace was made Germany, are going to have a trial of acracker fromthe start, Tajmahal and First Cornet their military strength, and it is as likely racing each other to a standstill, which enabled as not to result in the weakening of the Mr. Hutchings, who rode a most patient race on military element in both countries, which, old "Peffer" to snatch a clever victory on the

Roseola and second Violin cut out the work, if HERBERT SPENCER is right, will be a gain post by a short neck. The time, 4.28, is the fas

lest ever made for two miles. on the Hongkong with the others in a cluster to the six furlongs to the world generally.

Course, shell had an easy task set him in the post, where the bay drew himself clear, and com- German Cup, winning in a common, canter from nienced the ascent to the Black Rock with an seven opponents. The Parsec Cup produced an- advantage of a clear length. In making the de- other splendid finish, Craftsman, chiefly owing to scent to the village Rescola and sunlight chal Mr. Ogle's determined riding, just beating lenged simultaneously, but the first named im Halachan after a grand struggle, Bohemian, mediately dropped away beaten, and second Vio- who was made favorite, finishing a fair third.lin entered the straight with a slight advantage Mr. Paul's popular colours had a tum in the I'rofessional Cup, sunlight improving on yester. day's form, and winning handsomely, with the stable companion, Rose, secord, and Redstart third. Mr. Gordon's bad luck stuck to him in the Town Plate, the rods, penalty proving too much for First Cornet, shamrock landing the "yellow jacket, white cap very cleverly. After a very pretty race, sub Rosa won Mr. Henry his first race at the meeting, in the Broker's Cup, Ra- taplan running a good pony, and finishing a fair second. In the Flyaway stakes, Sunlight between Iroquois, strathpeffer, and Gang For scored his second victory after a punishing finish ward, the last named turning it up when he appeared to have the race in hand.

THE battery on Stone Cutters Island will be mounted by the Royal Artillery on Monday

next.

The following chariers were effected in Amoy during the past for night:-Auguste, 5,000 piculs, Taiwanfoo to Tientsin, 18 lay days, $1,650; Faugh Balaugh, 6,000 piculs, Foochow to Tientsin, 18 lay days, $2,250; Helene, 6,500 piculs, Chefoo and back to Amoy, 14 lay days, $1,700.-Gazette.

WHAT has occurred to the steamer Marie? We learn observes a London contemporary that she put into Falmouth on Wednesday evening with If the farie cannot take better care of her „various damage, and torpedoes adrift-and stove."

torpedoes than to send them adrift with no more protection than a stove, she must be in a bad way. What has become of those tarpodocs and where is that stove, are now burning questions at Falmouth

has explained to Cherif Pacha that the recent Collective Note addressed to the Egyptian Go- vernment by England and France was only in. tended to intimate the continuance of the close alliance between the two countries in Egyptian affairs on the occasion of the new French Ministry tion it is very probable that the Egyptian assuming office. In conscquence of this declara- verament will make no reply to the Note.

Tux following remarks upon " Militarism ". we take from Capital and Labour. The Chinese can teach as something on this subject, we venture to think, and the subordinate position held by the Military throughout China is not the least curious "feature of its polity, and affords an ample, field for the philosophical student. Mr. HERBERT SPENCER, whose writings have obtained for him a cosmopolitan reputa- FROM Cairo Reuter telegraphs on the same date: tion, has recently been directing his atten-sir Edward Malet, the British Consal General, tion to the subject of militarism. What a sweeping condemnation of the war spirit, and of the military mind in general, is involved in Mr. SPENCER's principle that TREATY PORTS IN CHINA AND the militant type is characterised by the

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absence, or the comparative rarity of bodies of citizens associated for commercial pur- ses, for propagating special religious views, or for achieving philanthropic ends. This is a comprehensive charge, THE Vienna correspondent of the Standard which practically implies, that the friend wires on January 12th as follows:-Tumalts are of war, as a class, render no assistance repor.ed to have broken out against the Jews in to any form of human progress,

Czernowitz, the capital of the province of the religious development. Yet how sadly Bukovina, where antisemitic prints and placards truc is this dark picture, when placed in have been extensively distributed. Yesterday the clear light of scientific history, as

tailor was arrested for shouting among the crowd studied by Mr. SPENCER! How destrue-f people at the Evening Dourse "Down with tive of commerce the war spirit shows itself, when in activity, needs no argument. Even within the last few years, the greatest mi- litary nation of Europe, Germany, has, by her Bismarckian policy of blood and iron," diffused the gloum of bankruptcy, poverty, and trade depression, more or less, over the whole empire, from the Baltic to the Alps. Truly, militarism is the enemy of commerce, of trade, and of financial pros-Apropos of the shooting question, says the Japan perity. It always was so, and always will Mailis there not something to be said about the HE HONGKONG DIRECTORY be so. Mr. SPENCER is as scientifically conduct of foreigners who take out shooting licenses THE

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Details are appended:- The SCURRY STAKES, a Sweepstakes of $5 each, with $100 added, for all bond fide Griffins at the date of entry; subscription Griffins allowed 7bs., except winner of Valley stakes; weight

for inches. One Mile.

Mr. st. Andrew's grey Huntsman...(Mr. Ogle) Mr. F. S. Gordon's grey Airlie...(Mr. Brandt) 2 Mr. Paul's b. Sirocco...(Mr. Nickels) 3 Mr. Kerfoot's grey Bavarian...(Mr. Hutchings)

Huntsman was backed against the field at Go-good start, Sirocco making hot running just in evens. The flag fell at the first attempt to a

front of the Derby winner, Airlie lying next, with

change occurred until the half mile post was Bavarian in close attendance. No material reached, where Siracco dropped away beaten, Air--|- lie at the same moment challenging Huntsman on the outside. From this point to the finish a desperate race ensued, the Derby winner Just holding his own to the end, and passing the post first by half a length, with sirocco a bad third. Time, 2.11.

Jews." Not satisfied with words, the tailor pro- ceeded to make an attack on one or two persons, when he was in turn seized, and would have been lynched if the police had not rescued him. To- day two socialists have been arrested in Vienna. To-day three mountain balleries have been sent to Dalmatia, where twelve thousand troops have already arrived. Further reinforcements are kept in readiness to march either to Dalmatia or Bosnia if necessary.

The EXCHANGE PLATE, value $500, presented by the Bankers and Exchange Brokers of Hongkong, for China Ponics; weight for inches: entrance. $10; second Pony to receive half of the entrance money. Two Miles.

Mr. Grammont's g. Strathpeffer (Mr. Hut-

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Mr. Paul's dun Tajmahal...(Mt. Nickels) Mr. F. S. Gordon's dun First Coins (Mr.

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of sunlight. Half way down Sunlight shot to the front, and, making the rest of the running, won easily from Itis stable companion, Rose, with Redstart a fair third, the others several lengths away. Time, 2.09.

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entrance (forced) 85; first Puny to receive 70 per cent; second, 25 per cent.; and third, to per cent. of entrance money, One Mile and Three Quarters. ‚

The LADIES' PURSE, for all China, Manila ana Japan Ponies, to be handicapped by the Stewards; entrance $5. Seven Furlongs. The NAVY PLATE, value $ presented by Officers of H.M. Fleet, for all China, Manila and Japan Ponics; weight for inches; previous winners at this inecting of one race, ha extra; of two races, 7lbs, extra; and of three or more races, 10s. extra non-starters at this meeting excluded; entrance $10; second Pony to receive half of the entrance muney.

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The KEECHONG CUP, value $, presented, for China, Manila and Japan Ponies; weight for inches entrance Sio. From the Black Rock Twice Round and in.

The STAND PLATE, Sweepstakes of $5 each, with

$100 added for all hond fide Griffins at date of entry; weight for inches; previous winners at this meeting yths, extra; penalties accumulq- tive; subscription Griffins allowed 7hs. From Two Mile Post Once Round and in. The CONSOLATION STAKES, for nil beaten China, Manila and Japan Ponies at this meeting; weight for inches; entrance $5, with $100 added; second Fony to receive $50. Seven Furlongs

The NIL DESPERANDUM STAKES, for all beaten subscription Griffins; entrance $5, with $100 added for the first Pony, and $50 for second Pony; weight for inches.", Halí a Mile. The CHAMPION STAKES, a forced entry for all China, Manila and Japan Panics, winners at this meeting; optional to beatca, Ponics; weight for incles; entrance $20; winners of two races, $20 of three or more races, $50, with Sic added. One Mile and a Hall The NATIVE SCRAMBLE, for China Ponies only; first Pony, $25; second, $to; think, $5 to be ridden by Chinamen; catch weights. Once Round.

RACE RIDING IN CHINA.

"The Robinson or Chilsoyi mark hisset,

How fim and graceful, vigorous yet neat," In an elaborate treatise on practical horse- manship published early in the century, the learned author lays it down in the strongest pos- sible terms, that a person to attain any profi- ciency in race riding must have been accustomed from boyhood to constantly riding race horses at exercise and on the race-course.

Without going quite so far as this, it may at once be safely con- ceted that no man can ever become a skilful

Mr. Paul's br. Shamrock........(Mr. Nickels Mr. F.S.Gordon's dun Pirst Cornet (Mr.Brandt) Mr. Kerfoot's gr. Wild Race..(Mr. Hutchings) 3 Wild Race made the running at a fast pace, the other pair lying a couple of lengths behind until passing the stand where shamrock shot to the front next the rails, First Cornet also giving Mr. Kerfoot's pony the go-by. The leaders raced away to the Black Rock locked together, where Cornet's weight told, and Mr. Paul's pony village shamrock had drawn himself clear, and, at ence assuming a clear lead. Nearing the

increasing his advantage at every stride, won easily at the finish by about four lengths. Wild Kace was beaten off, and walked past the post dreadfully leg woary. Time, 3.20. The BROKERS' CUP, value $250; a forced entry of $5 each for all entered subscription Griffins; 79 per cent of the entrance money to go to the second, and 39 per cent. to the third pony; weight for inches; previous winners, 7bs. catra; penalties accumulative. One Mile. and dauntless courage, and, in addition to Mr. Henry's b. Sub Rosa...(Mr. Ogle) 1 these necessary adjuncts to finished horse Mr. Judiar's dun Rataplan...(Mr. D' Arnouxmanship, may be thoroughly acquainted by Mr. Kerfoot's grey Wild scil..Mr. Hutchings) 3 Mr. Grammont's g. Grenade (Major Hamilton) Mr. Clough's grey scotch Mist ...(Mr. Allan) Mr. Sassoon's g. White Cloud...(Mr. Nickels) Mr. James's grey Kwei Quat...(Mr. Grant) o Mr.F.s.Gordon'sg. Glengarry (Capt. Lindsay) Mr. Kerfoot's pbd. White stockings (Mr.Essex) Att. Thea's grey Lightning.......Mr. Reynell) o Mr. Kahn's dun Phantom...(Mr. Easton) o

The ToWN PLATE, value $ presented, for China, Manila and fapan Ponies; weight for inches; winners of one race at this meeting, 7bbs, extra; of two races, 1obs extra; and of

rec races, 15ths. extra; winner of the Foo-jockey unless he has had in his youth, those chow Cup, 7ths. extra; penaltics accumulative; varied experiences connected with horses and previous non-starters to carry 12st.; entrance horsemanship, which can only be acquired $10 second Pony to receive 70 per cent. of

course of training, and long entrance money; third Pony, 30 per cent. One by a severe

apprenticeship in a racing stabic. Attaining a certain proficiency in race riding, and be coming a perfect jockey are two very different things, and had the author we have quoted, lived to see the large numbers of gentlemen who ride fairly well, in Hunters' and Welter Races on the flat in Great Britain during the course of a season, we think he would have modified his views to the extent we have in dicated above. Men who have plenty and varied - practice in the saddle generally become good

literal acceptation of the term does not by any horsemen; but as good horsemanship in the

incans constitute good jockeyship, or the an of race-riding-it is nothing unusual to meet men who can hold their own in the hunting field with the pick of the country, and whose riding in the Raw cr on the Heath is perfection in its way,' and yet who in a race would be simply nowhere. One may ride well to good seat and hands, possess nerves of steel -hounds,--have--a

study and practice with the habits and temperament of the noble, animal, and yet as a jockey be a veritable muff. Knowledge of pace is the great secret of successful jockeyship, and as this can only be properly acquirely by constantly riding racehorses in their trial gallops and in actual races, it may, be confidently asser

Mr. Kahn's dun Spectre......... Mr. Sampson) oted that a term of years in a training stable is After several false starts, the large field left the the only road by which the youthful aspirant can post well together and ran in a body to the stand ever, become a skilful jockey. where Lightning drew away several lengths. The English are admittedly the most "horssy? ahead of Sub Rosa and Scotch Mist. At the of civilized nations, and no matter in what part six furlongs post the field presented a long tail, of the globe the saxon tongue is spoken, there Grenade whipping in nearly a couple of hundred will be found horse-racing in some slope or form. was well beaten, and sub Rosa took a command. nies the noble sport is carried on in style yards from the frontrank. At the Rock, Lightning | In the United states and the Australian Colo-

correct in his condemnation of the militans those licenses are issued is one engaging the was no change in these positions until seven ing lead which he maintained to the end, winning second only to home racing; and in every

spirit, for being opposed to religious holder "not to shoot in any place outside of the and philanthropic progress. Here, again, Treaty limits," and the penalty for trespass is the history of our own age furnishes forfeiture of license and a fine of ten dollars. examples. The American civil war was Here is no question of forcible arrest or any followed, throughout the Union, by a other high handed proceeding, perhaps because marked depravation of public morals, the person who use such permits may be pre- and by a great increase of crime, profi-sumed to be of the better classes. so they are, gacy, and profanity, the pernicious effects no doubt, but that does not prevent many of them from deliberately violating the conditions HE HONGKONG DIRECTORY of which are still deeply felt over the land. printed on their licences. Whether this be

And, generally, it needs no reminder that strictly honorable or nor, we do not care to en wherever a barrack exists, in cities at home quite. A man may argue that it is his own or abroad, there the haunts of vice and look-out if he exposes himself to a penalty, and drunkenness flourish and find a congenial that the very specification of that penalty ab- situation and constant patronage Again, solves him from all moral obligation. But such Mr. SPENCER remarks-"The fundamental a principle, if pushed to its logical sequence, principle of the militant type is compul- might justify some very ill-looking deductions, sory co-operation." But compulsory co-

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First Cornet was freely backed against the field. There was no difficulty experienced in starting the trio on their long journey, Tajmahal cutting out the work at a fast pace, First Cornet lying at his quarters, Mr. Hutchings lying off about a couple of lengths on old "Peffer." There furlongs from home, where First Cornet was seat to the front, and carried on the running three quarters of a length ahead of Mr. Paul's pony, strathpeffer still occupying his original position, At the Black Rock Tajmahal again assumed the lead, all the jockeys riding hard. Entering the straight First Cornet dropped away beaten, and, Tajmahal swering across the course, strathpeffer at once challenged on the whip hand and getting up in the last few strides won by a neck-two lenghts between second and third. First Cornet. beaten a couple of lengths for second place. Time, 4.28, the fastest ever accomplished in Hongkong.

The GERMAN CUP, value reo guineas, presented

by members of the German Club, for subscrip tion Griffins only: weight for inches; entrance $10; second Pony to receive 75 per cent; third Pony 25 per cent, of entrance, money. One. and a Quarter Miles.

easily by three lengths from Rataplan, who passed little Colony which can provide horses or their White Cloud half way down the straight. Wild substitutes and a running track, the race meeting sell came with a rattle at last, and finished a is the sporting event of the year. As our subject good third. The others passed the post in limits us to racing in the Far East, and more es straggling order. Time, 2.14 The FLYAWAY STAKES, for all China, Manila and Japan Ponies; weight for inches; previous winners at this meeting, 7b9. extra; Subscrip-

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Porte of China, we will not digress from our on- ginal theme, by sketching the progress of the part in its various branches in India Australia.. and elsewhere, but simply confine ourselves to the heading of this article,

tion Griffins allowed 79.; entrance $5, with $100 added. Three Quarters of a Mile. Mr. Paul'sbr. sunlight (lb. ex.).. (Mr. Nickels)! Mr. st. Andrew's groy Iroquols......(Mr. Ogle) 2 The days of professional jockoýship so far as Mr. Grainmont's grey Strathpaffer (ylbs. cx.) China is concemed, have departed with the Mr. F. S. Gordon's grey Gang Forward (7lbs.

(Mr. Hutchings).3good old times," and all races are now con-

cx)-Mr. Brandt)

Mr. F.8. Gordon's br. East Wind...(Mr. Essex)

Mr. F. &. Gordon's dun Dauntless (Captain

Lindsay)........

Mr. Paul's 6. Gold Bar...........(Mr. Reynell) 'o After one false start, in which Iroquois bolted a quarter of a mile before being

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tested by amateur riders. It is no doubt much better that the professional clement should be rigidly excluded from participating in our racing carnivals, many abuses being thereby rendered" out of the question; but although we gain in one respect, it must be confessed we most decidedly

man are so indifferent jockeys, that races thrown away through want of skill are not uncommon. while a thoroughly artistic set to and finish arc, like angel's visits, few and far between.

operation is merely a polite name for well to come into court with perfectly clean hands. Mr. Grammant's grey shell...(Mr. Hutchings) pulled up the lot were despatched equitably, lose in another, in so much as our amateur horse-

M. sassoon's g. White Cloud...(Mr. Nickels z

but after golog a few strides Gang Forward Mr. Henry's b. Sub Rosa Mr. Ogle 3 and Iroquois drew clear away from their Mr. Bulkeley's grey Grey Mist ...(Mr. Allen) Mr. Kahn's dun spectre........... (Mr. Easton o field; and held a commanding lead until the Mr. Jedlar's grey Ranplan...(Mr. D'Amoux o village was reached where they commenced to Mr. Reiner's grey swift Wings (Capt. Lindsay o come back. At the entrance to the straight, sun- Mr. Morgan's bl Cromwell......(Mr. Essex) light got on terms, and, Strathpeffer coraing with

and at all events when we claim to be treated with every consideration due to gentlemen, it is

slavery and for despotism. The liberties One can understand and heartily sympathise of nations have found warriors to be their with a sportsman who succumbs to the terrible most determined and unsympathising foes. temptation of pursuing a flight of pheasants to a Cromwell turning out the Long Parlia- cover beyond limits, or suffers himself to be be ment of England; the two Bonapartes in guiled into visiting a marsh where the snipe ate. succession, locking out or defying the as "thick as berries on a hedge-row." But we

have no fellow-feeling for persons who set out shell was made a very warm favorite, odds Bismarck Australis of France, and with the deliberate intention of shooting beyond being laid on him against the field. A good Bismarck publicly insulting the German treaty limits, above all when they seek not sport start was effected at the second attempt, sub Legislature: these are but typical Illus- but profit-in saying which we do not speak Rosa being at once sent to the front, with trations, amongst a large class of similar sens connaissance de cause, seeing that at this | RampianTM and swift Wings in close attendance ones, from recent history. Another and very moment there are, it is rumoured, two for the first four furlongs, the favorite bolding 4: hardly less serious charge is made by gentlemen, one at any rate an Englishman, en, good position in the centre of the second divi- Mr. SPENCER, that militarism fosters gaged in butchering five inundred pheasants in sion. Fasting the stand the leader increased the direct repression of intellectual cult-day in order to fulfill a London order for that his advantage, but at the three quarter mile- number of sking. That seems a little too much starting post he was joined by the favorite, who ture," And this, too, is historically and of a good thing, and we should not be sorry to scientifically true. Modern military Ger- hear that these two gentlemen had been brought many once more affords an instructive ex- back "to the nearest point of the said limits,

ample. Her universities, once the leader of European intellect, have latterly with-

under the surveilance of the local authorition, and by force if necessary.”

had the race in hand from this point, and can- tered home the easiest of winners from White Cloud and the sub Rosa, with the rest of the field tailed off. Time, 2.49.

The PARSEE CUP, value $150, presented by the

a rush on the outside, a grand race ensued which and in sunlights favor by a length, a short head separating Iroquois from Strathpeffer, Gang Fox. ward close up fourth.. Time, 1.348.

The following jathe Programme forto-maraw: THIRD DAY, SATURDAY, 15TH FEBRUARY. The CATHAY CUP, Value $150, presented, for subscription Grillins only; entrance $5 en trauce money to go to second Pony; weight for inches; previous winners, bs, extra. One

. Mile.

...

The CHALLENGE CUP, value too guineat, for

China Poples; to be won two years consecu-' tively by a Pony or Ponics the bond fide pro- perty of the sand owner; weight for Inches's

It is essential that a jockey should combine a also have a firm seat; fine hands; excellent nice weight with great bodily strength; he should

nerve, and undoubted courage; great patience and the power to keep perfectly cool under all circumstances, together with a thorougli acquaint- ance with horses in and out of the stable; and, what is of more Importance than all, he should be Ia good judge of pace. There is no pasti

where judgment and good generalship can so often be called-into-play-as-in-race-riding, for during a race ́many incidents may and frequently do occur, which, rendering "riding to order”. equivalent to losing the race, call out the trug merits of skilful jockeyship-judgment, decision, promptitude, and courage. As no two races are run in exactly the samin manner, tactics which may