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VICTORIA REGATTA.
FIRST DAY.
8th inst.
The forty-seventh 'rowing meeting, in con neution with the Victoria Recreation Club, commenced to-day over the usual, course. Weather of the most ¡lelightful character fay- oured the event, and the large river boal, Kwong Tung, which served as the Club's fing ship, and which was gaily decorated for the occasion, was positively crowded with guests, all of whom were bent on spending a thorough ly enjoyable alternoon. Unfortunately, a great deal of time was lost, at the commencement, the Secretary's launch not leaving Blake Pier until nearly one o'clock, whilst the first race was fixed for half an hour later. On arrival on board the Kwong Time, the guests and a large number of members of the Club, sat down to an excellent luncheon, served in the saloon. The general arrangements, it need scarcely be said, were quite up to the high standard of ex- cellance we are usually led to associate with all functions under the auspices of the Club. To-day, apart from the brief delay, was a happy augury of the complete success of the Regaita, and we have little doubt but that the attendances will be well maintained through, out the wack.
The list of officials was representative to a degree, and was as follows:-
Patrons H. E. Sir Matthew Nathan, R.E, K.C.M.G, H. E. Vice-Admiral Sir Gerard Noel, R.N, E. Major-General Villiers Har-ton, C.D., and Commodore C. G. Dicken, R.M.
Stewards-Sir H. S. Berkeley, KT. Hon. Dr. J. M. Atkinson, Loa. Capt. LA Barnes- Lawrence, R.N., Messrs F. Į, Bådelay, F. C, Bar- low, Lt. Col. L. F. Brown, C.R.E., Hon. Sir C. P. Chater, K., C.M.O., Messrs. T. P. Cochrane, A Denison, W. B. Dixon, G. Friesland, E Goetz, Hon, W. J. Gresson, Mr. II. H. Gomparts, Hon. Ho Kai, M.B., C.M., C.M.O., Mr. E. A. Hewett, Mr. T. F. Hough, Hon. L. A. M. Johnston, Hon. P. N. H. Jones, Mesars. W. O. Koehler, J. 1. Leiria, Vice-Consul for Portugal, D. R. Law, H. N. Mody, Owen Ordish, Geo, Piercy, A. G. Romano, Consul-Gal. for Portu- gal, lion. R. Shewan, Hon. E. H. Sharp, K.C., Messrs. T. Sercombe Smith, M. A. A. Souza, | C. A. Tomes, Dr. G. Bateson Wright, D.D. Messrs. H. P. White, and F. W. White.
Committee: Messrs. Arthur Chapman, (Chair- man). W. Armstrong, W. S. Bailey, G. A. Caldwell, C. H. Grace, E. M. Hazeland, W. G. Humphreys, T. Meek, E. W. Mitchell, and A. Rodger.
Judges of the Rowing Race:-Messrs. A. Rodger, A. Chapman, and Lieut. Percy B. A. Cooper, R.N.
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Umpires and Starters-Starter (Rowing) Mr. O. H. Grace: Umpires (Rowing), Messrs. C. H. Grace, H. P. White, and Hon. G. Stewart.
Time-keeper: Mr. A. Humphreys, Hon Treasurer. Mr. R. H. B. Mitchell. Hon. Secretary. Mr. Harold C. Austen.
The band at the 1toth Mahratta Regiment, by kind permission of Lieut.-Col. R. S. Bird wood and officers, was present on the flagship, and played an interesting programme of music during the course of the afternoon.
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pared with those of yesterday. The sky was | cloudy, and a strong, cold wind was blow ing causing the water to be anything but HARBOUR POLICE-Open to the Chinese pleasant for rowing. Whilst not exactly. members of the harbour police. To be rough, there was just enoubg sem to make ed in the service boats. Distance, one mile things stiff for the competitors. The flag. Entrance, 50 cents, First prize, 510; **: ship of yesterday, the Kwong Tung, was cond prize, $4. Three boats to start for two exchanged to-day for the Karong Chow, the
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on beard at one o'clock, to which a large num Cox 402
ber sat down. The attendance at the start was MEN-OF-WAR'S GIGS AND WHALERS.--Dis by no means large, but appreciably increased as tance, one mile. Entrance St. Time allow the afternoon wore on, a large number ance, 8, seconds per oar. Four boats must of naval officers from the various men-of-war start for two prizes. Entrance $1. First in port, putting in an appearance, whilst there prize, Srg; second prize 55. (Post Entries). was an exceptionally large attendance of ladies, Service oars and conditions.
despite the chilly weather, both on the flagship, and upon the numerous steam launches, travel- ting to and from the starting post. The Band sent, and discoursed a choice and diversified programme of music throughout the afternoon. The prizes, all solid silver, consisting for the most part of handsome cups and flower stands, andattracted considerable attention during the afternoon, being exhibited on the upper deck. They will be presented to-morrow afternoon to the successful competitors by Mrs. Villiers. Hatton, wife of the popular General Command- ing the Hongkong garrison.
Liguria .........(Italian). Vengeance......................(British).
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HowOKONG CLUB CUP-Presented by the members of the Hongkong Club. For Four ears (Seniors) Distance one mile. En trance, StoTo be rowed in boats the pro- perty of the Victoria Recreation Club, Kornblume:Station: No. 1:-(Bow), R. W. Perron, (fost gibs) 1(1), E. Rapp, (9st tolbs); (3), Loureiro, (1ost ibs); (Stroke), L. A. Musso, (rost ralbs); (Cox), F. Lammert, (11st 6lb) 15
Rose Station No. a;- (Bow), J. P. Jagdan. (9st 6lbs) (3), H. A. Lammalt, (fost 2 lbs); (3), F. M. Roza. Pereira, (tost rolbs); (Stroke), C. E. A. Hance, (11st 716%); (Cox), C. Hom phreys, (tost alb)
Shamrock-tation No. 3(Bow), N. H. Alves, (9 st 12 lba); (3), A. J. V. Rebeiro, (10 st 1b); (3), A. V. Barros, (10 at 2 lb); (Stroke), A. E. Alver, (1 st to lbs); (Cox), C. M. S. Alves, (10 st o lb).
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SNARE BOATS, -Open in Chinese snake boats. Distance due-mile. First prize $10; Second prize, $5 Six boats to start fortwo prizes. Wing Mau Chnation 0.1 Tai Hing →→→Station No. 34) Te-a Kea-Station Novru Hunz Bop Chan-Station No. Pa Kes Station No. 4, plant, Yau Les i—Siation. No. 6, Nên
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Tem Keaton Van BROKERS' CUT, LIGHT Glos-(Double sculls) Presented by the brokers of Hongkong, Open to merabere not rowing in the four-aared races. Distance, half-mile. To be ruwed in boats the property of the Victoria Recreation Club.
POWERFUL-Station No. 11-(bow), A. J. Mackie: (stroke), H. Lanoat; (cox), J. Cruick TERRIBLE-Station No. (bow), E
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it would try the temper of a saints WE WILL THE WORK.
The routine of the Detention man for the first ten daya is regulated by clock, work, Like the criminal he rises at 6 and runs with a bucket and basin to the yard. That part of the busi ness always seemed very much like a farce, as if the warders wanted all and sundry to do a hop, skip and jump to make, sure. they were awake. About 6.15 am. - along comes breakfast which may be cocoa or gruel with plenty of bread. Then work outside for the hardened sinners, Inside for the paupers, At 10.45 work is stopped and dinner is terved. One day it will be soup and duff and bread, and the next soup and steak and bread. The first time a man strikes that duff he thinks he tin. By-and-by he gets hungry and it disap ||pears, all reped
PARSER CUP-Presented by the Parsee Com- of the rtoth Mahratta Regiment was again pre: Boys' RACE (Open to all schools in the Humphreya: (stroke), S. A. Seth; (cor), ], phas found a saturated piece of the Peak in his
munity of Hongkong. For four oars, (Juniors). Distance, one mile. Entrance. $10. To be rowed in boats the property of the Victoria Recreation Club.
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The first race had to be abandoned through lack of entries.
The Interport Fours, which was commenced punctually to time, saw the flower of Hongkong and Canton rowing ability matched over a mile. Without making any further allusion 9to, the awkward state of the water, the
teams got away on good terms, Hongkong. having the left side of the course. For some time it was difficult to say which had the o advantage, if there was any, but by the watch Hongkong were pulling thirty to the minute to their opponents, thirty six. Passing what, at one time, was the American sailing ship, le J. Ray, the Canton men, assumed a slight lead, which without exertion they increased until they passed the winning post a length and a quarter ahead of the chosen local crew. The victory of the visitors was hailed with hearty cheering
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oars. (Seniors). Cup to be held by the winning crew for one year, but to remain the property of the club. Distance, One Mile. Entrance, $0.00. To be rowed in boats the property of the Victoria Recreation Club. Thistle-N. H. Alves, bow: H. A. Lammert, 2; F. M. Roza Pereira, 3; C, E. A. Hance, stroke; F. Lammert, cox.
Three boats turned out for the third event, open to Chinese members of the Harbour Police and the finish was an exciting one, boat No. 1, winning on the post by the narrow official margin of two feet. The cheerful man- ner in which the winners raised their oars per- pendicularly after the gun soyaded caused much 'amusement.
The race for men of war cutters saw four stalwart crews, fourteen oars to each boat, come under the orders of the starter, two being from the Furst Bismarck, one from the geaner and the fourth from the Liguria. The last named were speedily installed favourites after their prowess of yesterday. The rade from start to finish was a hard fought one. The first German boat and the Italian boat were inside, and for the greater part of the journey the Germans held a decisive lead. The Italians in the last quarter of a mile, put in all they knew, and the result of a really magnificient tussle was declared a dead heat.
The British boat was last.
The dead beat was round off, the Germans winning easily by a couple of lengths,
Three crews turned out to compete for the Shamrock-A. V. Barros, bow: J. P. Jordan, Hongkong Club Cup, but the race was of the 7 A. Loureiro, 3; A. E. Alves, stroke; Č. M.S.runaway ding-dong order. Musso's boat Korn Alves, cox.
blogne winning by six lengths from Rose with
Shamrock tailed off.
Kornblums—.... J. V. Riberio, bow; H, Rapp. 3; R. E. Pearson, 3; L.A. Musso, stroke; R. C. Witchell, cox.
The race forthe International Challenge Cup, although only two crews competed, English and Germans, caused some little excitement. The Germans had the advantage in weight, their crew scaling three stone and pine pounds more than the English crow. Both boats gat away on even terms, and after going some little distance the English crew led for a short time gaining a lead of nearly a third of a length. After this the Germans reversed the positions, for after drawing level they passed their op ponents and maintained a short lead. Both
Kornblume crews were pulling hard, but it was evident that the Germans were taking matters prettyThistio...........
caimly. After covering two-thirds of the course, the English boat go well ahead and increased the advantage to nearly a length up to about two hundred and fifty yards from the winning past, when the Germans put on a vicious spurt, and pulling at least seven to their opponent's five, won a very hard fought race by a quarter of a length.
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The first race after being postponed for a time had to be abandoned on account of lack of entries. The Parsee Cup brought out the whole of the entrants. A wretched start marked the event, but shortly afterwards "Rose" and "Thistle got together and rowed neck and neck for quite balf a mile. Then the "Rose" crew made a hot spurt and, overhaul ng "Thistle," the crew of which was pulling very short, won with the greatest of ease by four lengths. "Kornblume" and Shamrock" gave up hopelessly beaten. Then came the race for the Chinese members of the Harbour Police, who rowed in service boats, All the men pulled well and willingly, but utterly without style.
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At half past three, H. E. the Governor, (Sir Matthew Nathan, R.E, K.C.M.O.) and quite arrived, the attendance by this time having increased considerably.
The race for men-of-wars' gigs and whalers was interesting from the fact that the famous rowing crew of the Italian warship Liguria, had entered. This crew holds an unbeaten record in these waters, and has defeated time and again both American and British crews on this station, and especially on the North China-coast. The event saw four British boats opposed to the cracks. From the start to the finish, the Italians held the lead, and coming away all alone won by about a quarter of mile amid hearty chears, Fiser oarsmen it would be difficult to find the world over. They main tained the most perfect stroke, A whaler of the Vengeance got second prize,
The tab calling proved an easy thing for J. M. Roza Pereira, his only competitor, Cruickshank, breaking a rollock early in the race. The Chairman's Challenge Cup brought out three crews and a very nice race was the result, though the Kornblume in the and won rather easily. The last race for the Lusitano Cup was interesting from start to fish. The Rose made the pace from a good position on the inside, with the Thistle and Leek together in the centre, and Kornblume well out of it. Rose maintained her advantage for the major part of the distance, but was challenged by Thistle, the crew of which put on a good spurt and won a fine race by three length.
The Sailing Races commenced about two and concluded about Ava. The pick of the yachts in Hongkong took part and the racing was most enjoyable, particularly for those on yachts.
RESULTS.
INTERNATIONAL CHALLENGE CUP-Open. For four out. (Seniors) Distance one mile And a half. Entrance $10. To be rowed in boals the property of the competing club or unit,
DERMAN, Station No, 1.
Bow.....A. Toelcks
20. G. Brueckner 3.....C. Koenig Btroke, W. O; Koehler
Cox....B. Biebs on tark
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Ro-H. M. Bain, bow; J. W. Bains, 21 C. J. Cooke, 31 H. A, Beth, stroke; E. Herbst,
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Leak-A. M. Roza Pereira, bow; F. Loureiro, 2; J. Cruickshank, 31 W. G. Goggin, stroke J. F. Jordan, cox.
Thistle). M. Rozą Pereira, bow; J. C. Remedios, 2: O. R. Chonnutt, 31 G. B. Mac donald, strake; E. Humphreys, cox,
-Kornblume-C. Humphreys, bow; F. F. Eça da Silva, 2; W. F. Thompson, 3; W. T. Andrews, stroke: R. G. Witchell, cox.
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Championship class. Royal Hongkong Yacht Glub. Prizes, cups for 1st and and Boats. Entrance fee, $5.00.
Dione (Hon, F. H. May, C.M.G.) ...
Elspeth (Mr. C, A. Tomes) ...
Aileen (Col. L. F. Brown, R.E.)
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One-design and bandicap classes. Royal Hongkong Yacht Club. Prizes, Cups for 1st and and Boats. Entrance fee, 55.00 Handi- сар Handicaps were as follows!
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Owners, Yacht: Alannah......(M. W. Stado).................. Bonito...H. W. Bird) ............... Kathless......(Officers, R.E.) ........ 3.50 Min...(Capt. B. Crichton, R.G.A.)... 3.50 Irit (A. R. Rouse). 5.30 Chanticher... (Dr. F. H. Parker, R.N.) 7.30 Doreen...Lt. E. Cammings, R.G.A.) 7.30 Payne (Officers, R.E.)......... 13.30 Gael ...(M. Mclyar) .....................a ope 13.00 Times were as follows:
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Any rig (Chinese owned boats excluded) keels allowed. Entrance fee,$3.00. Handicap. Prite-335. Course-round & matk-boat north of Green Island (starboard) and back to the starting line. The boats finished in the follow- ing order-
BOAT. Tamar's Cutter ....... Rudırbarkaras...
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SECOND DAY.
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Colony). Distance, half-mile. Each school to be represented by one crew only. Agei 15 and under. Entrance free. To be rowed: in boats the property of the Victoria Recrea- tion Club.
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Terrible (Diocesan School)-L.. Clement, how; H. Brandt, stroke; S. Jex, cox.
Powerful (Diocesan School). Young, bow; H. E. Edwards, stroke; T. Jex. cox.
Powerful... Terrible ... CHINESE CUP-Presented by the Chinese comity of Hongkong. For four-cars. (Junions) Distance, one mile. Entrance, Sto. To be rowed in boats the property of the Victoria Recreation Club,... - Kornblume-), Cruickshank, bow; F Loureiro, 2; C. I. Cooke, 31 H. A. Seth, stroke; R. C. Witchell, cox,
Rose-U. R. Chuanuts, bow; J. M. Roza Pereira, 2; C. Remedios, -3; W. G. Goggin, stroke; E. Herbst, cox.
Silva, 2; J. J. Watson, 3; G. B. Macdonald, Shamrock, M. Rain, bow; F. F. Eca da siroke; J. F. Jordan, cox.
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THIRD DAY. The concluding day's sport was favoured with beautifully fine weather, though there was a stiff breeze blowing, and the water was anything but lakelike. The Kwang Tang served as the club's flagships, and there was an exceptionally large attendance on board. The Band of the roth Mahratia Regiment was again is attend. ance and played pleasing selections of popular music throughout the afternoon.
Terrible. Powerful
DRAGON BOATS.Open to Chinese dragon boats. Distance one-mile. Cash prizes. Four boats to start for two prizes,
LEUNG TSOL VAU-Statlan No I LA Hot FU-Station No. 2 KWOK MAN PO - Station No. 3.
Kwok Man Po....
- Lai Hoi Fu LADIES' PRIZE--Presented by ladies of Hong kong: For four-oare. Distance, one-mile To be rowed in: boats the property of the Victoria Recreation Club.
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"THE "OLD" AND THE NEW. Sunday sees a special dinner of what is pro- bably meant for rice and fish curry. It is a vulgar imitation of the real thing; but it is a change. After an hour's break, then work is resumed. The old hand in the House of De tention has about finished his task and goes to sleep the new hand is 'troubled with corne on his fingers, and thinks himself lucky if he finishes by 4 13the regulation time. Than the criminals troop back and dinner, usually gruel and brend, is served. After that you wait fall daylight disappears and then go to bed.
That may sound idyllic, but few people can sleep twelve hours on end and in the lonely Thistle Station No. 1(bow), R. W. Pear watches of the night, many a sigh and sob son (1ost 5lbs); (2) T. E. Pearce (itat 1b); (3) penetrates the brick walls of the darkened cor G. B. Macdonald (tost 6lbs); (stroke), L. Aridors, and the Sikh watchmen who visit each" Musso (1ost izibs); (cox), G. A. Caldwell, me
Rose-Station No. 1-(bow), A. Loureire (1st dibs); (2), C. E. A. Hance (rat 7lbs); (3) (--); (cox), F. Lammert (1st Sibs). H. C. Austen(); (stroke), J. Witchell
Thistle Station No, 3-(Bow), AJ V. Ribeiro, (rost. zlbs.); (2), N. H. "Alves, (9st. talbs.) A. V. Barros, (rost, albs.); (Stroke), A E. Alves, (11st, rolbs.); (Cox), C. M. S. Alves, (rost. olb.)
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HONGKONG'S HOUSE OF
DETENTION.
BY AN EX-INMATE. (Specially written for the Hongkong Telegraph,)} We have received the following notes from may prove of interest to our readers an ex-inmate of the House of Detention, which
The beachcomber who, of his own free will, seeks admission to the House of Detention in longkong, is no beachcomber in the accepted sense of the term. The House of Detection is no paradise for the man who won't work; it The first race, the open Challenge Cup, no resting place for the man who will work, brought out three crews-the pick of the Hong
if it comes to that. Properly, the beachcom- kong Boat Club, the Canton Rowing Clubber when he arrives at the House of Detention and the V. R. C. The start was a good one.. has been dragged there by the scruff of the The Boat Club, on the left, took the lead shortly neck, and as a consequence, perhaps, he is the after the start with Canton in the centre, and quintessence of a grumbler. the V. ". C, boat on the right. This lead they converted into a length,, and maintained the same for quite a quarter of a mile, Cantar having at the time a similar advan lage over the V, R. C. brat. So they raced The Boys' Race saw half-a-doten youngsters for, the next minute and a half, when (the from the Diocesan School venture, the crews Conton men, rowing in the same confident being diffinguished as the Powerful" and style as marked their performances yesterday "Terrible" respectively. The first-named with drew out, and overhauled the Boat Club at the II. E. Edwards, a promising stroke, wan easily end of the half mile. The visitors took the by a length. A steam launch was literally lead, the V. R. C. men being at least two packed by the schoolmates of the contestants lengths behind, but from this on the last named who followed the race, and cheered with might improved their position by a length or more, and main. Kornblume admirably captained by and from the moment the race became bolk H. A, Seth, accounted for the Chinese Cup, exciting and interesting, though the visitors stiju after a strong up-hill fight with RassThe-held ar appreciable lead, and were not over.. final race, the interport Pair Dars, saw Can exerting themselves. The V. R. C. men put on ton snatch their second victory. The Hong big spurt and at the Evie J. Ray hulk over kong boat was the first away and led by a tank the Boat Club aniid loud cheering. The length for a time. They pulled, however, much
race from here was one long struggle on the shorter than their rivals who covered the course
part of all three, but Canton held the contest without apparently any exertion or anxiety, well in hand, and won a splendid race by a getting the better of a stiff race by half a length. length. The Boat Club crew had to be content Time 7 min. 50 secs.
FOR CRUISING YACHT9.-European rig, (Owned by members of the Royal Hong kong Yacht Club). This is the first of a series of 4 races for a cup presented by His Excellency the Governor. Entrance Fee $5.
E. M. 8. Mr. G. H. Potis' Haider 3 15 35 Mr. A. H. Ough's Brynhilde 3 30 45 Mr. Hazeland's La Cigale 3 31 55 Mr. R. H. King's Rita... 3 38-42
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The race open to Chinese members of the Water Police brought out the same boats and crews as yesterday, only this afternoon No. 4 boat beat No. 1 boat, making up for yesterday, Only three crews came out for the men alwar gigs and whalers, two from the Furst Bismarck, and the crack team from the Liguria. The last named had only six oars to their opponents' eight, and in consequence had a time allowance of thirty six seconds. This, however, was not in any way necessary, for they took the lead soon FOR CRUISING YACHTS-Chinese rig. after the start, and never being even challenged
(Owned by members of the Royal Hong-won how they liked. Long Yacht Club). This is the first of a The Snake Boat race, each craft being man. series of 4 races for a prize presented by thened by Chinese coolies, brought about an in- Hon. F. H. May, C.M.G., Commodore of the teresting finish between boats 5 and 6, the last Royal Hongkong Yacht Club. Eatrance named being adjudged a quarter of a length Fee, $5.
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The race for the Brokers' Cup turned out a fasco. There were only twa baats entered, and shortly after the start E. Humphreys, in the Powerful, broke an oar, which put him and
his companions clear out of the race.
But there are others, who have become the sport of the god Fickle fortune has shown its worst side to them, and after enduring the buffets and lashes of the capricious jade, they find themselves literally between the devil and the deep sea. It is a case of starve and wan der homeless in the streets, or voluntarily offer themselves as members which is a beautifully euphemistic word-of the House of Detention. Unfortunately, I was one of the latter class. It is needless to say how I reached the depths, beyond asking a charitable belief in the phrase that even the devil is not so bad as he is painted,
KÖNNEN APPLYING-YOK"ADMISSION.
One bright summer morning, I called at the Magistracy, a place which once held for me all the terrors pertaining to the unknown, and stated my case. Was I homeless Alas, yes. Did I want to enter the House of Detention There was no other hope for it.
"Oh, that's all that right", said a bluff in- spector, with a heartiness which I have often wondered at. "You'll just go in, get your chow, and you're out all day from 8 to 45 long as you come in at 4 and don't stay out when you haven't bed, you'll find it all right. (There was no mention of len days preliminary confinement.)
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cell and look through the spy hole could tell a tale of the breakdowns that occur when the cells are supposed to be still,
Even under the best of conditions there are anoyances, however, and a few of there may be detailed in another article
TURE TOPICS.
* With the advent of the racing reason I am called upon to again make my how to your readers, end in so doing express a hope that the forthcoming meeting will be as successful and enjoyable as its many predecessors. There are still some two months to elapse before the Actual races are due, but the time should be pleasantly passed by early riders who know the many benefits to be derived, from by a walk to the rails ore the dewis off the grass. My bud- get of news for this morning is somewhat short, but it includes at least one Important jiem-the and Little Momo--which, of course, overe running off of the tie between Desart King
shadows everything else for importance. But of this more anon. The gathering at the course today angurs well for the success of the many other preliminary meets before the races. The spirit imparted into the sport by the active participation of our Governor.is bound to popularise racing in Hongkong to an extent not hitherto known, and with such a keen sportsman as the Hon. W. I. Cresson at the head of the Ewo stable we should sea the... revival of enthusiasm on the local turf by the representatives of the familiar "blue and. silver."
The moming opened bright, and drew quite a large gathering of sports to the Course, while, the number of ladies present was well up to the average for so early in the season. The griffins went for a few spins, and the best times made were as follows OS
H. E. the Governor's sub-4 mile," 1:48 Dr. Jordan's sub-1⁄2 mile 1.11 Mr. A. V. Apcar's sub-r mile 3.30 Mr. H. P. White's "sub want round for 1}* miles apparently he is a long-distance.
Almined procmelter the tie between Defert King and Little Momo was run off, the former being pllated by the Hon, W. J. Gresson and the latter by its owner, Mr. G. K. Hall Brutton; Desert King, however, won by two lengths in 2ms. 25 3/5 secs, and thus decided the record of three dead heats in the annals of China racing..
MAT. EARLY BIRD.
This mording, as usual on Saturdays, quite a crowd of sporting folk put in an appearance at the rails. The long expected match between- Ders King and Little Momo was somewhat of a fiasco. The little skewbald went down to the past in a very scratchy manner, and never at From an official point of view that may be any part of the journey seemed to be able to absolutely true. The real experience does not, extend himself, Desert King won with the however, wear such a roseate hue. 1 pass the greatest of case by about a length and a half, experience of facing the Magistrate, confessing and was not at all distressed when he came that I was a "vagrant" in the legal sense, and back to weigh in. Mr. G. K. H. Brutton, the marching to the House of Detention. What I owner of Little Momo, elected to ride himself, so the ponies were both carrying level weights, understand was, that I had been sent to a place vis, 15. The time was very low-2,25, but totally different from, the Gaol I was not a criminal-merely an unfortunate European who no doubt, the. King could have done better an Mr. Gression was hanking his head off the first wanted a bed and some food, and I imagined three quarters of a mile in an endeavour to a place which in some degree resembled an English, work, house where, after a certain hold him behind Little Momo amount of daily toil, I was liberated.
Some of the sub-griffins showed really fine form, despite the fact that the grass counG WRE a little holding in parts.
Well, I was escorted to the Gaol, and placed in a cage, something after the pattern
Grasson's 'spotted, boy up, Johnstone's gray, of the Harmston's Circus arrangement for tigers. One half of the cage was set apati for or up, and Cruickshank's black, Gresson Europeans and Indians; the other was given up were sent a mile, which they rattled off in over to Europeans, A couple of filthy Indian, the fair time of 2.31, last quarter 34. The spotted, who had been sentenced to some months having such a big pull in the weights, menaged, along with me and there we sat From To to 4 there was "nothing to eat. Then the European got a loaf of bread and water and the Indians bad some specially cooked food which might have been anything. That was a hungry day if you like,
FOR ALL OPEN BOATS.—Any rig (Chinese created great amusement. The boats started, imprisonment for misdemeanours were caged, to hold his end up in the run in, and the other
owned boats excluded), Keels allowed Entrance fee, 13. Handicap.
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Tamas's cutter... Vengeance's cutter ...
Ruderbarken ...
Rudergrinen
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Gig III Rudergrizen I...
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The Dragan Boit race, on the other hard, each being manned by a crew of not less than fifty men-paddlers-with the usual addition of H. M. 9.
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INTERPORT FOURS-Presented by the mem- bers of the Club Germania. For four-pars. (Seniors), Distance, one-mile. Entrance,
Sie. To be rowed in boats the property of the competing club and unit. Hongkong Station No. 1: (Bow), G. C. Brueckner: (2), T. E. Pearce; (3), I. Witchell: (Stroke), W. O. Koehler; (Cox). G. A. Caldwell
Canton Station No 11 (Bow), L. Dura (1). F. E. Andrus; (3), R. Leslie; (Stroke), W. Imhoof; (Cox), A. W. Purnell.
After the race for the Ladies' Prize,
The prizes were distributed to the successful 'competitors by Mrs. Villiers Hatton,, the Ladies' Prize being presented by Miss Barnes
Lawrence.
Challenge CUP.-Opas. For four-cars. (Seniors), Distance one-mile, and a half. To be rowed in boats the property of the competing club or unit.
B. Siebs.
Victoria Recreation Club-Station No. 3 (Bow), R. W. Pearson, (2), T. E. Peace, (3), L.A. Musso, (Stroke), J. Witchell, (Cox), G. A. Caldwell
two finished together.
H.E.' the Governor's little blue dun, John one up, was also sent along for a nice work ing gallop. He negotiated three quarters of a mile to 148, last quarter 33, and finished fall of running. This pony has improved wonder fully of late, and his trainer is adopting the good old policy of Slow and Sure,
Apcar's big dun, with Gegg up, rattled of very even mile in 2.30, last quarter 35This pony has a beautiful stride, bat; is a terrible slug, which after all in the China pony is not a bad defect, provided he is game and answers to the whip and spur to mak
Mr. Dorabjec's white is credited with having done the fastest mile of the morning, vir:2.31; I personally took his last three quarters, 1.47, and last quarter 33. Students of form must keep an eye on this pony. In connection with long distance events, as he has that low, long stride which is so very deceiving,
THE HOUSE THE PRISON The worst was to come. The House of Detention it turned out was no place set apart for poverty-stricken individuals-it was the prison, A poor man and a criminal are the sams in the eyes of the law as understood in Hongkong. The criminal gets into prison clothes so does the man sent to the House of Detention. The criminal is locked up in a Hoogkong Bont Club-Station No. 1 cell and visited every live or ten minutes by a (Bow) A. Taolcke, (a), C. G. Brueckner. (3), warder during the night-se is the unfortunate. Kanig. (Stroke), W. O. Kahler. (Cox), Indeed, the calls of the criminals, and the pau-
pers are interchangeable. There "ls this differ Canton Rowing Club Station No.zience. A criminal during the first seven-or (Bow), H. Bollmana (2) E. E. Andrus. (3, B. perhaps it is fourteen days of his incarceration Mr. Mody's crack, with Alderton up, was sent Leslie. (Stroke), W. Imboof. (Cox), A. W. is fed en bread and water. The pauper or half a mile, but did not take the eye at alls he Purnell.
vagrant is not reduced to that; he gets ordinary appeared to be moving short, and looked shifty, prison fare. But here comes the rub. Forten it seems after all that perhaps his little moan ayé dayi after being committed to the House, of will tell its own tale when it comes to racing Detention, he is kept locked up, and has, like Mr. Forrest's pony pleases me more and a criminal, to pick a pound and a half of oakum more every time I see him move; he spen off If a man has contravened the law and suffered half a mile in 1.6, last quarter 38, falshing the penalty, he may proceed with a calm mind with his head in chest and his pars pricked. HARBOUR POLICE-Open to the Chinese to do his work the poor unfortunate who is out Should he be able to stay, this animal la uny members of the Harbour Police. To beat heals and is, it may be, the mere jest of fate doubtedly good enough to make a Derby ron- rowed in the service boats. Distance, one suffers immeasurably. Of course, for the ner, and with good griffins so scarce should mile. First prize, S10j 2nd prize, 14. Three Pukka beachcomber fow can have much have a fair chapte. SACERD
sympathy, because he won't work, not if he had I believe it has never been known for a sub Cox 419 ....................Boat No-boats to start for two prizes,
A choice of jobs. There are beachcombers here griffin to win a Derby, although there have Boat No. 4 MEN-OF-WAR'S GUTTERS -The boats to be.
now who will say that they would rather starve been subs good enough to do so. Straight, approved and handicapped if necessary by
De forward might have done so, as also Sinbad, the committee. Distance, one mile. Time MEN-OF-WAR'S GIOS AND WHALEKS Dis- Happily, warders are human, and those in and others. Guggz RINA allowance, 8 seconds per oar. Four, hosts tance, one mile. Time allowance, 8 seconds charge of the European section of the gaolit News from Shanghai is not very promjaing, must start for two prizes. Entrance, St. per car. Four boats must', start for two
is useless mincing words because the House with regard to griffins, men down from that tat prize, $15 and prizes 35. (Post entries) prizes. First prize, $15 and priso 85 (Past of Detention is the gaol-are exceptionally port stating that though some hundreds of Service oars and conditions.
entries), Service ears and conditions. reasonable and fair. Half the day they are pobles have arrived and been tried only a very Furst Bismarch
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