1910-02-26 — Page 11

THE RACES.

STEWARD! His Excellency, Sir F. 1. D. Lugard, K.C.M.O., G.B, D.S.O.; His Excellency Vice Admiral The Hen, Sir H Lambton, Gaal, Ri.G, Broad wous, CD.; Commodore . K.C.B., K.C.V.O., ADC; His Excellency Maj Lyon, RM, AD C.; The Hon. Sir Paul Chater, KL. C...G., The Hon. Sir Henry May, K.C.M.G. The Hon. Mr. W. J. Gresson; Mr. F. B. Dag con, Major W. A. Eaton, Messrs. H. 1. Gedge, 1. A. Jupp, Capt. F. W. Lyons, Messrs. N. . Stabb, and H. P. White.

STEWARDS IN CHARGE OF THE SCALE — Mr. H. J. Gedge and Capt. F. W. Lyons:

HANDICAPPER Major W. A. Esten and Mr. J. &. Juppet.

JUDOR: The Hon. Sir Paul Chater, KL,

C.M.O.

ปร

ASSISTANT JUDda-Major W. A. Eaton.. STARTER The Hoo. Bir Henry May, X C.M.O.

SECOND STARTER 1~Mr. M. W. Sladó, TIME KEEPEX :-Mr. T. 8. Forrest, HON. THEASURER: ML. J. F. Cox-Edwards, CLERK OF THE COURSE:-ML T, F. Hough, !

OFF DAY-SATURDAY, '19TH FEBRUARY.

The off-day races took place at Happy Valley this alternoon. There was brightly sunshine with only a gentle north-east wind blowing, and the gloriona weather, assisted to draw quite

a large concourse of people to the Race Course to witness the last day of the season's" races,

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH SATURDAY FEBRUARY 26 1910

* China allowed: 7 lb. Off-day winners barred, Entrance $5 to go to second pony. Seven farlongs. Mr. Johnstone's Salvator, toit glb

(Vida) "I'

The result of this race was a complete surprins. Olive Tree and Rubber Chiefshared fancy Between them, the start Olive Tros settled down in front of Rufus, Rubber Chief, Rejput and Triad That was the order past p the Stand in the first round. The Sald Mr. Rilla Kadooria's Robber Chief, fost

galloping down the solbf

..........................(Crichton) stretch and in processional order raced past Mr. Dryasdust's Coxcomb, kost 12lb spread out" on

(Laurence) 3 the Football Stand. Triad closlog up with Raj.. put look-arth and then third place from Rub Mr. Ellis Kadooria's Belgian Chial, zat olb

(Moller) o ber Chief, down the hill, Olive Tres was still in front at the village bend, Rufus being so Mr. L. K. Lusson's Seafoam, lost ylb

(Owner) cond. Rajput was completely out of the race. Robber Chief, or the outside, spurted and got into second place when Rufur had displaced Olive Tree for the bosour of front "place.. Rubber Chief challenging did not overtake Triad was a

Rofus who won by ball a length, good third...

Time: 2m. 192/5_MG.

Pari-Mutuel

Ponies.

Win.

Rufus

að

Place.

93

Robber Chief

227

374

Triad..

78

.142

645

1,008

Dividends -Win, $rog.do

Places, $17.50, 37.70,

Cash sweep

14

Ticket No. 31, 1st, $1,373.40 91, 2nd, § 391.40 131, 3rd, $196.20 18,00

Commission, $

Total, 5. 2,180.00

Forall Chion popiesthat have run at thisment- ing and not won a race. Weight for inches au per scale. Uoplaced 'ponies and bond fide griffes on date of entry allowed 5 lb. Sub scription griffins of thất season allowed rolb.. Jockeys who have not had more than two win- bing mounts in Hongkong, Shanghai or Tientsin, allowed 5lb. Jockeys who have never bad a winning mount in Hongkong or China allowed 2tbs., Allowances not ac

Being a half-holiday, the business community.3-THE "ALL OUT" STAKES-Value $200, was Troo to wood their way down to Happy Valley, 'and the Europeans is very large numbers betonk themselves to Wong-nei. chong soon after the tiffin hout. There was also a large attendance of ladies who pretty. dresses lent a variety of colour in increase the charming effect of the picturesque scent within the enclosure. In the ring the Chinese ware there, as usual, in their thousands, and mani- fested quite a lot of interest in the day's sport. As oa the three previous days, the Band of the Baffs rendered excellent music throughout the afternoon, which added pleasure to the day's proceedings,

There we e six events on the cards. The first saddling bell was rung punctually at 1.30 p.m. and the first rece commenced at z p.m. The Hay and Corn Stakes" was confined to subscription griffins that have run at this meeting and not was a race. Twelve ponier started. Alter much delay due restiveden -io Snooker's

got the field jo the vab away with Sanoker

Soooker Roumenian Chief in the rent, was threatened; only within ten yards of the judge's box when Tomahawk" rushed the front and managed to get into second place, Greyback finishing third in the

and

to

race. Rufus wio in the second race was A completa surprise and brought in Steg to bis supporters for a five-dollar bill. Olive Tree, who was largely fancied, was nowhere in the race. Giesler was largely fancied for the "All Out" Stakes and won in capital style from Llama Chief by half a length. There was an exciting race with a very cinte finish for the "Also Ran" Stakes Younger Brother just managed to beat Trawist by a nece at the post, Walnut Tree, the favourite, as not placed, and disappointed his large number of supporters. Five ponies stated, for the next race-the Lucky Stakes, Mr. Vida on Salvator woo with comparative easy from the companion Chiefs, Belgian-Chief not being placed. The sixth and fast race of the day, was the "Finals Stakes" for which a large field started.. It was won by Kerry, Detailed results aro'as follows:—'

THE HAY AND CORN STAKES.Value $200. For all subscription grilhos that have. rupat this meeting and not won srace. Weight for inches as per achle, To be ridden by jockeys who have not had more than two winning mounts in Hongkong, Shangbai or Tientsin Unplaced runners allowed 5 lb. Entrance to go to second pony. Half a mile,

4.

Mr. Billiards' Snooker, 1st 1lb......(Master) I Capt. P. H. M. Taylor's Tomabawk 11st b

(Heathcote) 2 Mr. Dash's Greyback, rost tolb* (Klimanek) 3 (Kramer)-0 Mr. QT Insaar rost solb Mr. G. Q. Henriques' Valentine, lost 10lb...

(Owner) o Mr. Medico's Christmas Daisy, last alb...

(Col, Bayard)-0-|| "Mr. F. B. Marshall Cabbage Tree, Jost

12ib ..............................(Blair) o Mr. Ottery's Butcher, 1081 7lb (Hickmapa) a Mr. Ottery's Tremear, 10s! .31b,.....(Brice) Mr. Seth's Lightfoot rost 13ib*......(Owner) o Mt. Kilis Kadoorie's Roumanian Chief, 11

1lb...............LAREONEPLAY

...........(Scarlett) o Mr. Gilpin's Decelver, tos solb (Williams) o

gib allowance. The large field of twelve ponies entered, There was considerable delay in getting the field away, Snooker being responsible for no Less than four false starte, at the first Cabbage Tree being left at the post. When the flag fell Snooker cut the way from Greyback, Tomahawk-being third, Lightfoot fourth and Roumanian Chief last. Going down the facline Soooker was landing by two longths Irom Greyback, Tomahawk having surrender ed his third place to Lightfoot. At the village band Snooker was still leading and Lightfoot-i crept into second place in the straight home Socoker made the best of his advantage on the rails, and, Lightfoot(had lost bis place to Grey. back. Tomahawk was now coming up strong on the outside and displaced Grayback in the second place,baing very near winning the race, having lost ta Snooker by a short lengt

Time: 1m. 00 1/5 KCCM

Pari-Mutuel.

Place.

204. 124.

Ponies. Snooker

Tomabawk Grayback

Wia, 104 39

18448

cumulative. Off-day winners barred. Ea-

trance $5 to go to second pony. One mile and a quarter.

Messrs. Findlay and Mair's Giesler, tost glb

(Vida), 'T

Mr. Ellis Kadoorie's Llama Chief, tost roib

(Crichton) 2 Sir Henry May's Asttal,...(Heathcoto) 3 Mr. Ellis Kadoorie's Tartar Chief, 21st alb

(Moller) o Mr. Dryandust's Barry lost. Ib...(Laurence) Mr. Medico's Starlight, 10st gl' § (Williagis) 0 * all over. tilb ver.......

2lb allowance.

0

The field got away.on qual terms. Before the first quartar was covered Llama Chief rushed to the front and held the commanding position on passing the spectators' stand for the first time by several lengths from Starlight, Astral being third and Giesler hard held last. Tartar Chief was slightly in front of Giesler. Up the incline Giesler and Tartar Chief ex- changed places for a short while and then the Chief crept up again. At the Black Rock they formed a partnership and in company raced down the hill. Llama Chief was leading by five lengths round the band into the home straight, Giesler came up in fine style on the outside and was "second in the last furlong, romped home a winner from Llama Chief by balf a length. Astral was a poor third.

Time: zm. 40 SEC.

418 859, Dividends: Win, $18.00 Places 58.00, $10.30, $19.50 Cash sweep:-ad Ticket No. 146, 1st 5616,85-

107; and $179.10 128, 3rd $ 89.55 Commission 5 99.30

Total $205.00 1-THE "LOITERERE" STAKES.-Value $100. For all griffins the: have run at this meeting and not won a race, Weight for inches as per acale. Subscription grius that have run at this mooting and been placed second allowed slb., those that have been placed third allowed. 5-lb.. Unplaced subscription griffies allowed to lb. Jockeys who have Bot bad more than two wioning moonts la Hongkong, Shanghai or Tiestiin allowed 5 lb. Jockeys who bare, never had a 'win. ning mount in Hongkong or Chinx allowed 71b. Off-day winner barred. Kalrance $5 10 w to second pony. From the two mile "post once round and In. General Broadwood's Rufus, sost Bib.i........

(Heathcote) > Mr. Ellie Kadoorie's Rubber Chief just rib.

(Moller)] Mr, Drysadust's Triad, zist zib. (Laurosca) Mr.F. B. Marshall's Oliva Tree, Lost xalb.,. (Vida) D. M. Slater's Rajput, rost glḥ*

PoDict Giesler Llama Chiel Aniral

He

Pari-Mutuel. Wis. Place 3g 516 82→→→→ 152 96 158

942 1,185 Dividends:-Win;· $9.70 Places, $5.50, $8.00, $7.90 Cash Sweep:-

Ticket No. 113, 181,$1,392,30

226, 200, 397.80 221, 3rd, 198.90 Commission 221,00

Total, $1,200.00 4-THE "ALSO Ram" Stakes.---Value $200. For subscription griffins of this season that have ram at this meeting and not been placed. Weight for inches as per scale, Jockeys who have not bad more than two winning mounts in Hongkong, Shanghai, or Tientsin allowed lb. Jockeys who have never had winning mount in Hoogkong or China allowed y ib. Off-day winners barred. En- trance Sc'to go to second popy. One mile. Mr. Johnstone's Younger Brother, 1st ilb

(Laurence) I Mr. Ottery's Trowini, trat tib ...{Crichton) 1 Mr. Daib's Sunny Jim 1ost 8lb .myanai

(Hickmano) 3 Mr. Ellis Kadoorio's Bulgarian Chief, 1st

olb....................................(Boller) a Major W. A. Eaton's Pitmules, 10st alb

(Col. Bayard) Mr. F. B. Marshall's Walnut Tree, tost

...............................(Vida) o

I

alb..

4

Capt. P. H. M. Taylor's Goshawk, tost gibt

(Owner) o Mr. Magpia's Job Trotter fost sib ......... Mr. Laworks' Spirit Level 2ost relb General Broadwood's Boreas 1ost 11lb † ....

*alb over.

(Kramer) D

(Klimanek),

(Heathcote) o

† 7lb allowance.

ilb, aver

A very good start. Spirit Level took the lead on the rails. Galloping past the Stand on the first round the leaders were Spirit Level, Younger Brother and Job Trotter in the order named. Spirit Level was abend by two lengths at Bowrington gate with Boreas second and Goshawk third, Spirit Levol was leading at the bottom of the incline. Walnut Tree and Younger Brother crept op in.com. pany and soon drew level with the leaders. Spirit Level showed to the frost in the home straight and was hogging the rails, while Younger Brother on the outside came up in spanking gallop with Walout Tree-lying behind. A fine race ensued to the winning post which Younger Brother managed to win by neck from Trewint second and Sunny Jim a good third.

*

oib over. gib allowance. 1lb over.

Belgian Chief. The ships at the Bowrington

Coxcomb with

„HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI VBANKING CORPORATION,"

YEARLY MERTING. N

9th inst.

60

perfod of depression, which dates back from Canton is opened and the new › University 9055 ons of the most promising signs, so far established, the Colony will once more forge Hongkong is concerned, beleg a gradual; shaad and Hongkong Companies, about which Improvement in the laquiry for property, which I regret to say there has been a good deal of would hardly takeļplace unless it was generally pessimism lately, will chain-pay dividende felt that we were entering upon a period of sufficient to attract focal investors, (Applauss.) The ordinary half yearly meeting of the greater prosperity. Chinese Merchants have amante, gentleman, that you will agree with shareholders in the Hongkong and Shanghai done better than for some years past, and busi- me that the bones to the state thoroughly Backing Corporation was held at the City pass generally is showing signs of greater actly wall dasarved and I trust that when we most Hall, at noon, to-day, for the purpose of ity, more especially in imports. The average | sgainaizmonths hence the political fever, which receiving the report of the court of directors price of Bar Silver for the year is, I believe, at present appears to be retarding the full re together with a statement of accounts to the lowest yet recorded, bat notwithstanding covery to hüalth of business throughout the 31st December, 1909. Hon. Mr. W. J. Gres this, the fluctuations have bean confined within world, will have completely abated and that the 100, chairman of directors, presided. There narrow limits, compared with what we have Bank will be able to take full advantage of its were present-Meurs, B. E. Tomklos (deputy been accustomed to see in recent years, the marvellous position as the landing. European chairman), G. Balloch, J. W. Randow, E. G..highest price being, 24fd, and the lowest financial institution dealing with the waR Barrett, G. S. Gabbay, C. R. Leuzmann, Fr. 13 1/16d while for considerable period the population of China and we shall than reap the Lieb, E. Shellim, R. Shewan, B. A. Siebs matal remained practically stationary. In the benefit of the 45 years of good soild work that (director), J. R. M. Smith (chief manager), neighbourhood of the year's average of 2321/16d. has been devoted to it. N. J. Babb, j. F. Cox-Edwards, Ho Fook, Ho per oz la consequence, rates of exchange. Kom Toug, Lo Cheung Shin, J. M., E. Machado, both here and la Shanghai, rated fairly steady, A. Findlay Smith, Wm. Dunbar, H. L. Dennys, at level which has proved beneficial to the J. W. D. Bangar, W, H. Wickham, T. I. Rose, development of the export trade. This is F Maitland, Hon. Mr. E. &. Hewett, Wong particularly noticeable in the exports from the|ried unanimously, Leung Him, A. H. Ough, G. H. Medhurst, S. Yangiere, which are greatly increasing, not Michael, J. Barton, Chun Tong, A. B. Rouse, J. only lo quantity but also in variety, and in the Johnstons, W. H. Purcell an i Lau Pen Chio. direct Elpments of beans from Manchuria to The Chief Manager read the notice convon» Europe, a new and important feature in the

foreign trade of China

Coxcomb led the way from Salvator at the start, followed by Seafoam, Rubber Chief and formed partner Salvator and Rubber Chief with Seafoam, Belt gian Chief lying behind last. The same order was maintained going down the hill Into the village bend when Salvator showed up half leng.b in front of Coxcomb, Mr. Moller now calind upon Belgian Chief who, replying, crept -into fourth place but could not keep his pace,

Rubber Chiel, on the outside, raced for all being the meeting. was worth but Mr. Vida was' sure, of his, race and Salvator won nasily by two lengths,)

*Time:m. 54 BBC.

Pari-Mutuel Win. Placa. Ponins. Salvator

130 Rabbar Chlef 130 to8 Doreamb

354 248

878 757 Dividendü:-Win, $26.20 Places, $14.10; Sigon. Cash Sweep ne Ticket' No. 35, 1st, $1,653-75 390, and, $472.50 502, 3rd, 5236.25 Commission, 202.50

Total. $1,625.00

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6. THE "FINALE STAKES.Value $200. For all subscription griffins that have run at this meeting and not won a race. Weight for inches as per scale. To be ridden by Jockeys who have not had more than two winning mounts in Hongkong, Shanghai or Tientsin. Unplaced rupeers at the meeting allowed 5 lb. Off-day winners barred. En trance to go to second-pany. Three quarters of mile. Capts. Dwyer and Beasley's Kerry 1st b (Master) Mr. Johnstone's Hartwood 11st 415 (Scarlett) a Capt. P. H. M. Taylor's Tomahawk 1st b

(Heathcote) 3 Mr. W. G. Pirie's Rickshaw Man 11st slb...

(Blair) a Mr. Medico's Christmas Daisy rost zalb... (Col. Bayard) Mr. Borneo's Bintang Pinder, tost 10lb...

17th

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The Chairman, baving read the report already. published, sald-Gentlemen,Al our last mosting I remarked that the sase prevailing in the various money markets made it difficult for as to find fall and profitable employmëst for our fands, and similar conditions havn existed more or loss during the past six months; it in with no little satisfaction that your directors are able to lay before you the report which I have just read.

In addition to the usual dividend of £2 per sharo, wa ara again able to recommend a bonus of 5/- per share besides adding $250,000 to our Silver Reserve Ford, which, with the $750,000 apportlosed to that Food last June, makes an lecrease of Sto lacs for the year 1909. This Linares a balance of $1,018,987.94 to be carriedi forward, baing slightly in excess of the amount brought in from the previous half year. I hope this distribution of profits will meet with your approval.

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With these very faw remarks I beg to second the passing of the Report and Accounts. (Applause.)

The motion was put to the mosting and car

Mr. A. B. Rouso moved the confirmation of the appointment of Messrs. G. Balloch and F.

Lieb as directors. *.

Mr. J. Johenone seconded, Agreed.

Mosers. G. 1 R. Leurmann, H, E. Tomkins, and C. 8. Gabbay were re-elected directori op the motion of Mr. A. B. Roose seconded by Ms Jobustons,

Stocks, of place goods in Shanghal are assuming more normal proportions, and although prices are still out of touch with home. markets, they are gradually improving and indications point to a revival in this import. Mr. A. Findlay Smith moved, and Mr. W.- | ant branch" of trade. As you will see H. Wickham secondod, that Mesura, W. from the Report, Sub-Agency to Shanghai Hutton Potts and J.-W. O. Bonnar be re- Branch bas been opened at Hoogkew, elected auditors for the ensuing year. am sute it will prove a great convenİKECO to • Carried nem' COM. - aar numerous constituents in that district, audß it will also relieve the pressure in some depart mente la the main Branch Offes. It may likewise be taken, as evidence that your Directors appreciate the importance of extend ing banking facilities, as the growth of big contres, where we are established, may call for.

The subject of Railways is such an engros- sing topic to all connected with affairs in China, and has led to so much publicity ie the press of late, that doubtless some reference to the question will be expected by you,"

The Chairman:-That is all the business of the meeting, gentlemen. Thank you for your attendance. Dividend Warrants will be ready on Monday:

The proceedings than andad.

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NOTES BY THE WAY

THE RACES

AN EXTRAORDINARY COINCIDENCE, don't believe is superstitions, but on

News from North China is also actly encouraging. There is said to be a wonderful change in the condition of the people fo masy

It has been the Races and nothing else this Provinces, signs of growing prosperity are weli in evidence, and cultivators gradually extending week. Every place in this wide world has some It is very generally admitted that the past their spheres, encouraged by the railways open great annual fauction pacallar to itself had in year was not particularly favourable to banking up new districts and providing better and Hongkong, as everybody knows, the occasion ing business, especially for a Bank like ours. quicker means of transport than hitherto obtain when the Carnival spirit is: let loose are the In times of restricted trade and cortailment of able. It looks as if the people of China already annual Races held at Happy Valley. And credit our deposits increase and yet we must realize the tremendous advantages to be gained happy indeed were the faces of the thousands keep our foods, in liquid, farm, ready to meet from an impetus to a more forward policy in of people who thronged the racecourse on the any revival in exports and imports, the finance this direction. Itrequires no stretch of the great occasion, for with glorious sunshine of which constiinter the most important part of imagination, to see the benefits to be derived and plenty of mosey to lose, how could it car business. Your Directors have much ples. || from the carrying out of such a policy." possibly have been otherwise? Smiling King sure in acknowledging that the excellent re-

Sol. as he looked down with his beaming face sults attained are due to our capable Staff,

on the brilliant concourse below saw's people whose work shows that they have the Bank's

who had cast cares and worries to the winds interests at heart, and I am sure you will ap-

and finng themselves con and all into gay prove of out having voted them a bonus of io

abandon, such as is only experienced at Race par cent on their salaries, (Applause,)

During the past year this Bank has taken a time. Did they bother about the morrow? No. Turcing dow to the fatore, I am glad in say leading part in protracted negotiations with the All they were concerned with was to make there appears to be better grounds than ever Imperial Chinese Government for the financing monny-and lose it. And who can say that thay for believing that a general Improvement in and construction of an important railway system were wrong, for a man can't always be living (Klimanek) o trade prospects bas set la lodia shows a in the upper basin of the Yangisze. An the Austere side of life and rudely relegate to the Imperial relaxation to the remote futura. --The 1910 Mr, Q. T.'s Insuar, rost fotb.....(Kramer) o marked recovery; although the total volume of arrangement satisfaciory. Mr. Ellis Kadoorie's Roumanian Chief, tist trade in that, country during the past year is Chinese Government, and folalling all necessary Race Meeting has been an altogether success- not greatly in excess of 1908, it has witnessed conditions of security, and equal distribution of ful one and old Tommy Redcoat can pride lb

TECEDORA-002 (Seth) o Mr. F. B. Marshall's Cabbage Tree, test a return to more formal conditions as regards material benefits among the intercational himself on the fact that this year he lost ......(William) of the bit.nce of exports over imports, the sur groups interested, was arrived at last Jugo.noog of bis wonted brilliance and geniality

of character which are his forte. 1600,000 the previous year, not far short another quarter necessitated a' re-arrangement Mr. Ottery's Trelade, test 13lb (Hickmann) plus for 1909 being some 38 millions, against But, at this juncture, the revival of claims in Messrs. Newall and Hett's Balgasie, cont

of 1907 when exports exceeded imports-by- of terms, and a political character was there- 131L*

(Slater) o

the happy com unfortunately regarded their complation. Mr. Ottery's Tremear, 10st alb...(Brice) latile over 443 millions. The increased upon imparted to the negotiatidos which has

export figures Are duo * 5 b. allowance,

The delay in the construction of two railway Kerry won after being dangerously threaten.bination of good crops and high prices, ed by Hariwood and Tomahawk, who finished in several of the principal articles of lines of inestimable importance to China, and to

export. In particular 1 may mention the big the trade of all nations, which has thereby result second and third, respectively.

Time: m. 3/5 sec.

export of wheat last season, and the presented is much to be ragreited. The day of political Fari-Mutuel, coiton crop which is a record in quantity and spheres of influences in China, upon which scams likely to find a receptive and highly re- many illusory hopes ware at one time based, munerative market. The affect of such excel seem past. They have been succeeded by lent harvests must mean prosperity to the peo aspirations for equal opportunities to be enjoy ple, and can hardly fail to bring about a revival ed by all in development of her vast re- in trade and a return of confidence, which will sources-spirations which, it is to be hoped, gradually provide employment for the recent almost unparalleled acccumulation of Capital The vitality of the Chinese people, their in the chief monetary contres of India.

growing spirit of patriotism and their many From the Straits Settlements and Federated solid characteristics, are at once a safeguard Malay States reports are very satisfactory, against the rosumption of the policy of spheres The high price of rubber has given a great ime of influence, and a guarantee of future progress petus to the development of land for a cultiva along national lices. That progress may not ios. The export of this product, although still keep pace with Western impatience, or be considered in its infancy, already figures pro-effected in strict accordance with Western minently in the trade returns, and it is con- ideas, but we must leave China to work out her fidently anticipated that, in the Couras of time, own, problems in her own way, feeling sura the export of rubber from that region will be that their solution will not be accelerated by come so insignificant factor in the world's sup- vexations or hostile criticism. ply. Tin also has benefited from an advance

In the meantime, the I. M. Customs rights and terms his a moral bandit. If that in price, and a year, which opened under some-collection for the last twelve months ex-liballons, Mr. Editor? what gloomy conditions for the Straits Settle- ceeds the record of all previous years. but ments, has proved to be one of considerable one, the material condition of the people Another of these extraordinary coincidences was the outcome of a private- Cash Sweep, prosperity, with better prospects ahead. The has improved, and Chiness credit in Barope importance of the tin industry, combined with was never higher. The wealth of the coun- A centele individual who considers-44- the vast possibilities of tabber, appeared to call try is, in fact, increasing before our eyes his propitions figures deliberately asked

for that number in the Garrison for increased Banking accommodation in the To take one lastance alone, the recent phe- Malay Peninsulaand in deference to the repeat nomenal growth of the Manchurias bean trade, race. Imagine his mild surprise when his homa-Serviso Chief-- ed wishes of our friends and constituents, as furnishes a striking. illustration of the develop he saw that well as, to fortify our position lo the Straits ment of a hitherto unrealized resource, and the finish third in the race with two ponies just in Settlements, it was decided to open Sub-Agen. adalogy may confidently be extended to indus front who wan the race in a dead heat! Strange, cies at Malacca, and Kuala Lumpur, as men-ies in other parts of the Empire, as the process' lsn't it, how these things do happen ?

of development continues. tioned in the Report.

Ponies

Kerry:

Hartwood

Tomahawk

171

Wio. Place. 445

420 183.. 278

!!

993

1,390 Dividende:-Winder $10

laces $6.30, $8.70 $7.20.

Cash Sweep:-

Ticket No. 98 1st, $1,984,50 215, 2nd, 5 557.00 487, 3rd, 5783.50 Commission $ 385.00

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Total $1,150.00 --

ANALYSES.

WINNING STABLES. ast and 3rd Mr. Johnstons ................ Mr. Billiards

Geotral Broadwood Messrs. Findlay & Molr .... Capt. Dwyer & Beasley Mr. Ellis (Kadooris............ Capt. P. H. M. Taylor |___Mr. Ottery ...................kar

Mr. Dryasdustrén Sir Henry May... WINNING JOCKEYS. Mi Master M. Vide

ecomotren Capi, Heathcote ..........................................

Mr. Laurence Mr. Crichtoe Mr. Mollar...... Mr. Scarlett Mr. Klimanek Mr. Hickmann*

WINNING PONIES. · Scooker res sammaniaende Rafas

AT DU STRAN Giesler okmáneas Young Brother...................... Salvator...

Kerry. Rubber Chief. Tomahawk

Llama Chief

Trewint.......sneakuna sare amon Hastwood...səmanı ad

Greyback

Triad ............(Dukáturvakaame Astral....... -Sunny Jim Carcamb

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1st 2nd 3rd

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We bear from Saigon and Bangkok that rice in Cochin China and Siam promises to be full average crops, and as the welfare of the popula- tion in those countries is largely dependant on the rice harvest, I hope that the present favour able outlook will be realized, so that we may reasonably anticipate active trade at those in portant shipping ports, in whose prosperity shipping interests in this part of the world are so intimately concerned.

will in time be realised.

It seems hardly to be contested that the capitalists who are likely to share most largely in the fruits of this development are those who, free from uspicion of political motives, aro prepared to meet the needs of China in the simplest, fairest and most practical way.

Before moving the adaption of the report and accounts I shall be pleased to answer any questions you may wish to ask,

There being no questions the Chairman moved the adoption of the report sed accounts as presented.

Thursday suck a remarkable coincidence forced itself upon my notice, that they very nearly won me as a convert. A friend of mine dreamt on the previous night that 185 was going to be the lucky number which would draw the first · pony in the Champloo Stakes Cash Sweeps and was consequently in high hopes of coming. into a small fortune on the following day. The first thing on his mind when he awoke from his slumbers in the morning was naturally the last thing which troubled bis brains before going to sleep. He determined to cap. ture the lucky number that day by-hook or by crook." It was a case of One hundred and eighty-five at any price." But just before the great event took place, something happened which unfortunately upset his calculations a bit. The ticket number which won for its fortunate holder the second prins in the Copolation Staker was what do you think ?~~~~885 |- Mon ami of the dream took this strange incident in the mature of a bad omen and dropped his yesternight's resolution. Up to this time, ha is Grmly convinced that the holder of No. 185 is the Consolation Stakes cheated him of his

ANOTHER COINCIDENCE, ·

Cup

THE OTHER BIDE OF THE QUESTION, I could relate good stories told of racing celebrities at home right off the real bat the space allowed me forbids of my doing so. Bat one thing which strikes a griffin here is the complete absence of Walert of any description whatever in the local events. Beyond record I do not think I need, detain you tonger by race numbers by the Pross and a few surprises making a detailed comparison of the figures in it is Chins ponies and China ponies only. Thus the balance sheet; with our big business, its horse racing in Hongkong losen half the fun wide ramifications, and different currencies, wa and excitement afforded by the bigger and mare deel-footed animals at home and abroad. As regards the Philippines, I am pleased to

must expect considerable fluctuation in the say that, our advices point to brighter pro totale under the various headings, Speaking SANITARY BOARD AGATH spects opening up for these Islands. The rice generally, the figures show an improvement At the isst meeting of the Sanitary Board, crop of 1908/9

was disappointing, but over those of last June, though, not quite the President referred to a meeting of the the export of hemp was the highest up to the oner of year ago, which Board held earlier in the day, at which it was on record, and the Payne Tarifi Bill has proved were the highest on record. Looking.❘ decided to recommend to His Excellency the beacficial to agar and tobacco, and is cal. back over a period of some years, you will Governor the cancellation of a conservancy calated to give a stimulus to the cultivation of find that our business has been steadily grow contractors agreement for cartain defiaquencies these commodities. The introduction of more ing, and, with the encouraging trade prospects which incurred the displeasure of the Board. capital seems to be the chief thing required to to which I have alluded. I think you may Now nobody would for one moment dispute bring about greater prosperity and in the confidently look forward to a continuance of the necessity of bringing erring contractors United States of America they have immense its growth (Applause.) ·

(what about the New Law Courts disfigure- resources to draw upon as soon as Capitalisin

mants) to a sense of their duty but it seems realize that there is safe and profitable employ

somewhat hard on His Excellency that he should be bored with these trivial matters. What with ment for their money in the Philipplass.

Japan, like other countries, has also been

trying to adjust the Colony's financial position and sparing no pains to save the place from THE Waterwiick, survey ship in Chinese waters,

sheer bankruptcy, "His" Excaliency has hir“ about to go out of commission, her two years passing through a state of depression as re- Sbo was recom.gards the Import trade, which shows a con-

Mr. H.L. Dennyssaid:Gentlemen-We all foto bands sufficiantly full without having to in- sideráble falling off during the past your. This expiring in March next. missioned as Hongkong on March 6, 1908, by was largely due to a lack of confidence, and know the cheery optimism of after-dinner, quire the strange acts of ctinning contractors. bor present skipper, Lieutenant and Com

Canit be possible that the Sanitary Board are consequent disinclination on the part of Japan speakers when the blood has been induced to mander Henry P. Douglas. On recommission ese Baoks to Enance enterprises so freely as circulate a little quicker than usual, owing, not vasted with power to deal summarily with

these mundane matters ?...... I refuseto bolievaġit.) ing, Lientensat and Commander R. L Han.

STRANGE BEHAVIOUR OF A TIME-BALLE cock has been appointed to the command, and formerly, but this restriction of credit bad had perhaps partly, to the rapid circulation of the the desirable effect of bringing about a much excellent wine provided; but the very long and

*} wonder what devilish mood the other afficers who join are Lieutenants I. althier condition of affairs. Crops generally carefully considered statement that has just

possessed our H. Knight (Ant officer), P. R. Stevena (Daviga have been excellent, the rice and raw silk bean made by our Chairman cannot be classed friend the Kowloon time-ball to play fancy ting officer) and C. S. Wise. Lieutenant and gures will both show a record, but unfor with the cheery speeches delivered on con- tricks the other day? Would you believe it, Commander Hancock has bean in the service fox 131 yours, and has been on surveying duties taately they have not,mel very good markets. vivial occasions. It is a sober statement of the blessed thing for some time actually refused, for the past three or four in Australian walers Rice, I understand, owing to low prices, as facts showing, not only that there is good to badge an isch & number of my esparati- been stored by the farmers, and raw silk has Fround for hape of an improvement is the tions acquaintances as a result of the incident as first officer of the Foxlama,

also been bandicapped by reduced prices in future, but that a general improvement in have prophesied various calamities for the As already stated, the Authorities at Vladivos Europe, and a poor demand in America; con practically all branches of trade from India to current year but one of them with a more foreld tok have decided to enforce the rule that assequently the circulation of mosey resalting Manchuria has undoubtedly sat in within the imagination than the rest has cast forward the

-prediction that the Colony will be ̈ visited this, foreigners will be allowed to land unless they from abundant harvests has not yet been gene last twelve months.

The political horizon is, I regret to say, at year by no less than two big typhoons, are in possession of passports. The Manager of rally felt over, the country. The value of ex,! he Russian Voluntour Flest has issued the ports, however, will show a considerable in present by no means clorr and doubtless the Great Scot I should have thought one would. accounts a good deal for the slowness of the be more than sufficient unto the day but following notice to bis. agentsIn all crease over the previous year, aud, as money ing passenger tickets you must be guided very easy in the country, it seems-only-fair-to-recovery-but-those-to-whom, like myself, the evidently typhoons-are-going-to-be-fa32- 5.--THE LUCKY STAKES-Value $200. For by Article 217 of the Passport Regula assume that conditions are such as to assist Far East has been the Near East, for very lonable this season. But I know : several all China ponies that havo run at this meet- sions, according to which foreign-session pass" | trade, hod encourago business, as soon as there many years, cannot fail to believe in the future people, prophetically inclined who by no ing and not won a Mice. Weight for faches ports already vised at # Russian Consulate. En is a return of confidence and a legitimate de prosperity of an institution which has done so means possasu the remarkable powers of the as per scale. Grifles allowed 1b. Sub the absence of such virè the local police of the mand springs up for goods to replenish stocks, wall in the past and which is in such able hands: necromancers of old. My friend is only tryloge Dar Chloese follow citizens in Hongkong to compete with "Old Moore ”; for the distino- scription griffes allowed 7 lb. Jockeys who❘ port, in accordance with Article 254 of the above which at present are said to be depicted far be have, pot had more than two winning regulations, will prohibit the landing of soch low the average of racant yourado, faghave, I am told by them, bad a very successful tion of being called the greatest: Inspostor in mounts in Hongkong, Shanghai or Tibetsin passangers, and send them back to their port Coming carer home, there seems no doubt year and the fact that, there is a distinct im the world iso don't you, daari yonder, bend kie Allowed driby: Joshays who have, never of embarkation at the expense of the steamer that Hoogkong, and the Southern Pons in i provement la' the property, markat © locally |"prophesy « Situas

Chios, are at last recovering from the long - mates"mas, conßdent that when the railway.19 ward winning niin la Hongkong or company concerned,

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Time ¡'am. 10-1/$ 800.

*Pari-Maigel. Ponies. Win.

Place. Younger Brother x1 127 Trewint

276 49. Sondy Jim

49° ...57

782

6359 Dividends:-Win, 818.10 Places, 58.90; 59.60; $23.70

-Cash Sweep Ticket No 157 tet $1,401.75 358 200, $ 400.50 337 3rd, $ 200.ag Commission, S. ·222.50

Tolai, $3,725.00

AS CASUAL GRITTO