THE
HONG KONG
TO-DAY'S WAR TELEGRAMS.
CAVALRY STILL OPERATING NEAR LILLE,
PRESIDENT POINCARE'S ESTATE PROPERTY
DESTROYED.
(Havas Telegram)
Oct. 9, 4.45 p.m. A communique slates that the situation is unchanged on the whole, both cavalries still operating north of Lille audi La B38600.
The battle is proceeding long the line staked out by the Arra-Lena-Bray-sur-Somme Chaulnes-Roye Lassigny districts.
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HONGKONG, MONDAY, OCTOBER 12, 1914,
THE GYMKHANA.
An Excellent Afternoon's Sport.
The weather was everything to be desired on Saturday, whon the fourdi gymkhana cfthe season was held at the Eppy Valley, There was not, however, as good an attendance as usual, but among those present were H. E. the Governor, Lady May and the Misses May, as well as H. E. Major General, Mre. and Miss Kelly By kind permission of Lt. Col. Dyer, the band of the 25th Panjabis, under the com duolorship of Mr. E. J. Newman, discoursed a pleasing programm during the afternoon. The follow- ing were the evente:
Tent Pegging in Paire. Two rung, Competitore must be mounted on China Ponies. Two Amall cupa to be presented to the winging Pair at each competition and at the conclusion of the Season a Trophy will be given to the Pair scoring the highest aggregate of points, all meetings included. To provide for sickness or absence from the Colony a new member may be introduced into a Pair-in
In Woevre an artillery duel on the whole front if reported, The Montenegrins have reached the fortified line outside Sarajevo, protecting the town from a distance of eight kilometres.
From Amsterdam it is reported that General von Bossolar, com-one competition but not more. In mander of the Antwerp siege army, has informed the officials that the attack on the town will begin at midnight.
From Bordeaux it is reported that the Germans again abelled Sampigny, President Poincare's estate property being destroyed.
October 10, 4.15 a.m. From Bucharest it is reported that the King of Roumania is. dead.
A communique states that on the whole frost fighting is proceeding under satisfactory conditions, in spite of the enemy's violent attacks.
On several points real advantages have been obtained, chiefly in the St. Mibiel district, where sensible progress has been made,
It is reported that Antwerp had not been taken' yesterday, but the existing conditions are not known.
Very hard fighting continues in East Prussia, where the Russians have obtained a partial success. They have occapied Lyck.
The siege of Przemysl is proceeding favourably.
The Russians assaulted and took one fort of the principal line.
(Official telegram from French Government from Peking-Ciréular
No. 36.)
On the 9th, action was proceeding under satisfactory conditions several points. The Allies' in spite of violent attacks at fighting front was maintained on the whole. In the districts be- tween Labassee-Armentieres-Cassel cavalry fighting was confused by reason of the nature of the ground.
North of the Oise real French advantages have been acquired, the French making 1,600 prisonera in forty-eight hours.
In the St. Mihiel district the Allies have made sensible progress.
THE UNIO'S TRIAL TRIP, Matt, the newly appointed skipper was "At Home" to his Another big Success for Talkoo. friends and an excellent lunch was served on deck. Mr. Greig, On Saturday the Anglo-Saxon speaking on behalf of Taikoo, Oil Co.'s steamer Unio (formerly thanked his colleagues in the known as the Twingon) made her dockyard for the smart work trial run from Taikoo after which they had turned ont; and Captain Mowalt and Mr. H. Bunje Our readers may remember spoke on behalf of the Company. We understand that the Unio that the "tanker " caught fire off Tuticorin, nearly twelve months will leave for Singapore some ago; she was burnt practically time this week. down to the water line and eight lives were lost. How the firel
reconstruction.
originated remains a mystery, but
it was generally said at the time
that a ocolis, after lighting bis
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cigarette, threw down the match For sa. Chiyo Maru, from 8. Francisco,
order to win the aggregate Trophy the same Pair must have competed in not less than four competitions. Any Pair whether competing for the Trophy or not may compete for the small caps. Entrance free,.
The Committes of the Gym khaca Club will appoint a Judge whose decision shall be final. In the case of illness or absence of any Judge appointed the Com mittee shall appoint a substitute.
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Previous Marks,
Lieut. D. McGillewie and Lieut. R. K. C. Popa Cap. Hattersley-Smith and
Capt. J. Coa
Mr. W. B. Elwes and Mr. C.
0. Clarke
Mr. O. H. Blason and Mr. J.
K. Swire......
Result,
Subadar Sher Mohammed Khan and Jenadar Jehan Dad
Mr. W. B. Elwes and Mr. O.
U. Clarke
...
ed by Mias May, 00yds. (Mr. Elwee)
3 Mr. Horsford's Cromarty, no- minated by Mre, Kemp 0. thorne, J0yds (Mr. Gibb)
the last race for the Stakes but Mr. W. B. II. Corr's within two weeks therefrom. In the event of a run off the weighte shall be weight for inches 08 per scale. Entrance fee $5. 2nd Prize: $100. 3rd Prize: $50,
Previous Marks. Roman Obief...a 245 või rát see she ann Vadeem Rosario, Aldwych,
Wincanton, 101 lbs. (Mr. Carr) Capt. J. Coe's Soiff, 168
2 lbs.
(Mr. Coe) Mr. J. K. Swire's Shanghai,
188 lbs. · (Mr. Swire) D Capt. Hattersley-Smith's
Radium II, 168 lbg..
(Mr. Pope) 0
Nigerian Chief........................... Soi Kwai........ Monarch Dáblia," Mr. J. O. G. Ferguson's,
Vadeem, 1481be...
Dr.
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4
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Mr. Thicknesse was well away.
Mr.
Mr. H. J. Gedge'a Buttercup, nominated by Mrs.Gedge, 20yde. (Mr. Sedgwick) Billiards' Fluke, nominat
ed by Miss A. Gordon, 50yds. (Mr. H. Seth) Forsyth's Lindsay G., no- minated by Mrs. Forsyth, 30yds. (Mr. McGillewie)
2 at the start, but rounding the Dr.
1 second flag his pony went off the
by Mre, Barrett, 40yds.
second place from Mr. Lives' Joy, Mr. Blank's Unity, nominated with Mr. Carr's Wincanton third. Pari-Mutael:Winser, $25.20.
Cash Sweep:-
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course and he could only secare
Mr.
(Mr Sedgwick) Forsyth's, Lorenzo, 149 lbe (Mr. Pope) Brutton's, Joss Mighty,
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Ticket No. 102 1st,
1
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151 lbs (Mr. Hickman) 3 Norman's, Soi Kwai, 150
16a (Mr. Seth) 0
Mr.
7 2ad,... 13 3rd,... .Commission
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bad "matters all his own way, giving Ohunnett an awful gruel. ling in the last round. Back- ley was awarded the verdict, and Ohunnott was loadly ap ploaded for bie plucky fight.
Sapper Lewin, R.E, was de- fented by H. Johnson, Hongkong, The winner fought a cool and point-scoring fight, using both 0 hands with effect and meritorious- ly blocking Lowin's attempts to negative. The vordiot
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0 never in doubt from the first
round.
Pte. Buckley met Johnson in (Mr. Blason) 0 the final and, in this instance, his From a bad start Shanghai took special shop line was of little use. $488.25 the lead and kept it for a abort He was quick to realise this and 139.50 time until Toffit robbed ber of it commenced to peddleanew brand 69.76 and ran right away from the rest, of wares-heavy swinging rights. 77.50 winning by many lengths, while Having sampled a couple of them,
Wincombe and Danin were placed Johnson had no
use for this Total 775.00 88cond and third with half a line and kept well out of the way
length between them.
of them. Buckley, finding his Pari-matuel:-Winner; $54.70. second string had failed him,
Mr. Gilpin's, Sir Galahad 158,
lba (Mr. Gegg) 0 From a good start, Joss Mighty 5. Mule Race. Three Far led the way past the winning longs. To be ridden by re post for the first time, with Vadeem presentatives of various units of No boots, or and Soi Kwai in close attendance. Indian Troops. Soi Kwai went to premier place whips allowed. Colours of riders round the football stand and up were indicated by sashes. To the hill to the rock, but on the facilitate judgment of form the village bend Vadeem, who was mules were paraded for public in- always well in the picture, spection before the race. took the lead into the straight, Jose Mighty challenged on the inside Lut could do nothing worth while, and
Lorenzo од В
magnificent apart on the outside of the course gava Vadeem on excellent ran and finished half length behind, with Joss Mighty third by a length.
Cash Sweep
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Time 2 min. 14.2-5 secs. Pari Mutuel: Winner, 324 20. $355 95 .13.2ad,... 101.70' Ticket No. 85 1st,...
44 3rd, ... Commission
50.85 56.00
Total 565.00
73 50 Race. Handicap-For all China Ponies, Entrance fee $5, 1st
3.-Three-Quarter Mile Flat
55 Prize: $150. 2nd Prize: $75.
3rd Prize: $35.
Cash Sweep Ticket No. 34 1st
2 2nd 15 3rd Commission 68.00
Light Weights. W. Ward, Hongkong, put Total $680.00 Corporal Heath, R.E., to the One and a Quarter Mile Race. boards twice in the first thirty Handicap. For all China ponies, seconds of the opening round. Entrance fee $5. 1st Prize: In the second fall Heath twisted $150. 2nd Prize: $75. 3rd his knee, which was already in Prize: $35.
bandages,and Ward was declared the winner.
lost his head and indulged in $428.40 blind rushes, which lost him 122.40 points and permitted Johnson to
61.20 come out the winner.
Dr. Forsyth's Lorenzo, 152 lbe
Mr. Brutton's
Rose, Red..... ...3 Cornfluwer, Blue.......2 Primrose, Yellow........1 This was sa amusing race, the Indians riding for all they were worth, arging on their "eteeds with weird cries and sticking on their saddle-less mounts as well as they could. The males them. selves seemed thoroughly to enjoy Mr. it, som of them keeping their competitors back by driving from one side to the other.
Pari-mutuel :-Winner, $120 Cash Sweep--- Ticket No. 19
1st... $378.45 207 2nd... 5 3rd... Commission
150 lbs
(Mr. Pope) 1 Savington,
3
Lamb beat Saker after a tough battle which was only decided practically in the last round. (Mr. Hickman) Lamb fought Ward in the final. The fight was fast, both men ex- Norman's Brown Boy,
changing rapidly. Lamb very (Mr. H. Seth)
soon found a paying line which he Mr. B. D. F. Beith's Fickle
worked to advantage. He coaxed Bird, 150 lbs
Ward frequently to chase him and (Mr. Sedgwick) 0
just when Ward hoped to do won- Lorenzo won comfortably from derful things, Lamb would change 110.70 Sevington after, the latter had led his feet and bring in left and for a good distance. Two lengthe right with telling force, Ward 60.50 separated Sevington from Brown being unable to cater for them.
Boy, who was third. Time: 2 min. Lamb was declared the winner.
55.35
Total $605,00 6.-Ladies' Nomination; Half Mile Distance Handicap. For all
to be nominated by a Lady. Catoh
5 Beds.
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The “Middles."
Pari-mutuel:-Winner, $14.40
Pte: Odquit, R.M.JI., knocked Cash Sweep. China Ponies. Each pony entered Ticket No. 143, 1st $526.08 out E, R. A. Evea in the second 19, 2nd 153,30 round; there was nothing in the 32, 3rd 75.16 fight to record. Commission
E. B. A. Grogan, after a good battle with G. A. Stimson, secured a well-deserved vordiot, For a Total
time Stimson had all his own
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Mr. Horaford's Mascotte, 156lb (Mr. Gegg)
1
Mr. B. D. F. Beith's Fickle
weights 160 lbs. The half mile
Bird. 154lb... (Mr. Beith)
2
post will be "scratch" and pegs
1
Messrs. Lowe and Hiokman's Dania, 150lb (Mr. Hick-
2
3
W. Thickness0 Major 0. Lawder and Mr. F.
Pari Mutuel :-Winner, $0.50.
Cash Sweep. Ticket No. 13 lat
man) 3
0
Dr. Forsyth's Lindsay G.. 14alb...... (Mr. Pope) Mr. H. J. Gedge's Buttercap, 150lb... (Mr. H. Seth $151.20 Mr. Billiards Fluke, 145lb
13.20
(Mr. McGillewis) 0. 45 2nd
21.60 Mr. Reedlark's Matchlock, 9. 3rd
Commission 24.00 1451b...(Mr. Clarke) Mr. Thomas' Pegasus, 148b
Total $240 00
(Mr. Sedgwick) 0 Malchlock did well from the 2.-Gymkhana Stakes.--Valun $200. Distance One Mile. For start, but coming down the bill, all China Ponies Catch weights Gegg on Masonite issued a at 10 st. 6 lbe. Winners of an challenge which the leader could not stave off. Round the bend open race or open Griffin race or Fonies that have won the aggre- Fickle Bird gave Mascotte aran gave prize in the Gymkhana. with Dunia third, but Gegg's Stakes in any season 5 lbs. extra. | mount did everything asked of Non-winning Sabeeription Grif-him and won from Hickle Bird- by a length and a half, there being fios allowed 5 lba.
a length between Fiokle Bird and Dunia.
and so the explosion was created. Cot. 12th. Forbos, Mrs M P HL-first; 2 for a second; and 1 fur a
A Cap to be run for five times called the Gymkhana Cup will be presented at the end of the Season to be won by the Pony Booring most marks in the races for the Gymkhana Stakes at the Gymkhana Meetings during the Season, counting 4 points for a At that time the ship was the man, FBS File, F Wadakouse, FH third. The benefit of marks property of the Barmah Oil Co.; Roth Hall, Misa Bordair, Miss already scored to pass with the Goldstein, J Adams. HO Bug, Kiss MO that Company threw her on the Bowen, G'Davis JB. Edwards, Kler EM Poty on a sale. Any winner of hands of the insurance people as HeClosky, Miss R Manful, Col E B Mott, the race this season to carry 6 lbs. U.8.A, L8 Uron, JG Nlop, Lt. Ramos, "a constructive total loss." There Mr R P Ramos, W T Springer, if Stone, extra for each win in subsequent upon the Anglo-Saxon Oil Com-WPRoot, B Telcher, A Tait, JA Weske pany bought her-or what was
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Time:1 min. 35. 2-5 seconds. Pari-Matael: Winner, 87.10. Cash Sweepi Ticket No. 77, 1st... $456.75, 72... 2nd ... 130.50 05.25 25, 3rd... Commission 72.50
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will be placed on oatsido edge of course to mark the position of each pony according to the handicap (in yards) conceded.
Competitors will stand die- mounted,bebind their respective Pege, and at a signal will mount and gallop to the winning post se in an ordinary race.
THE BOXING.
$3.50
$835.00
The Amateur Night a Great..
Success.
Way,
bat Grogan by a stiff right to the stomach put an end to his run and from there onwarde secar- ed the points that gave him the victory. Stimson gave up on account of an injured thumb.
Sergeant Reynolds, Hongkong Care must be taken while
Police, after a bye, mixed matters mounting to keep on outside p
with Colquit for three rounds, edge of course, leaving the rails
both men in the last round fight- clear for others who may be
ing in a most determined and Despite the fact that many smashing fashion. Colquit gained. galloping past.
Entrance Free. First; Second Hongkong sportsms were unable
B hard-won verdict....
Colquit recared the verdict in and Third Prizes for Ladies to get to the ringside at the City presented by the Gymkhana Club. Hall on Saturday night, owing to the final over Grogan. For his Owner of First pony to receive military duty, there was a very gameness the latter 850, and Second Pony $25.
good attendance to witness the thunderous applause. evonta in the Amateur Boxing Tournament held in aid of the Mr. B. D. F. Beith's Toft,
Prince of Wales' Fund. HE. the Commanding, Major Officer General Kelly, accompanied by Oolonel Irwin, were among the well-known local gentlemen prea. ent.
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nominated by Mrs. Can- ningham. 75yde *********** (Mir, Beith Messrs. Lowe and Hickman's Dunio,nominated by Mre. Hickman, 15yde ............. (Mr. Hickman) Lieut. R. K. O. Popo's Win- combe, nominated by Mrs. Crombie, 80yds.
(Mr. Pope) Mr. Readlark's Goode Hop, nominated by Miss V, Humphreys, 26yda....... Total $725.00
(Mr Clark) Sab. Sher Muhammed Khan's. 4.-Polo Pony Scurry.-Dia-
Hazara, nominated, by Mrs. Coats, 459d8.......... tapes about 500 Yards round a
(Owner) 0 Blarta for the Race, but in the post, back, round another post
Pony carrying the and in. For bona fide trained Mr. J. K. Swire's Corban, event of a
nominated by Mrs. W, left of her he was taken across A Chinese girl, who was charged deducted next time he starts, this Season up to the date of Terner, 70yds. (Mr.Swire)
penalty not winning, 2 lbs. to be Polo Ponies regularly played to Colombo, and eventually towed
Meeting, certified as Major B. C. Hall's Liebesang, to Hongkong and handed over to at the Police Court with at- Such 2 lbs. to remain deducteds this
nominated by tempting to commit suicide by until he wins again, when he will auch by the Committee of
Currie, 65yds. Since last June the Twingon jamping into the harbour, was re- carry the fall penalties without the Hongkong Polo Club. To
(Lient. Thicknesss, has undergone complate recon-manded until Wednesday, Her deduction. Penalties accumula- be ridden by playing Members of struction and now, as the Unio, mistress, who is charged with the up to 15 lbs. In the event of the Hongkong Polo Club. Catch Hattersley-Smith's Ra-
qor more Ponies tying with the weights 12 Stone. Entrance fee
dium il, nominated by can practically rank at a new geaulting her, was also remanded
same number of marks after Five $5. First Prize: $75: 2nd Prize:
Mrs. Sargeannt, 55yde boat. She is one of the until the same day.
Races have been ran the owner $50, 3rd Prize: $30...". Company smaller
Mr. J. K. Swire's Shanghai, stall either divide the value of Mr. W. B. Elwes Joy, 168
nominated by Mrs. J. R. the Cap, which is hereby placed
Greaves, 35yde. (Mr. W. Qain) W.B. Elwes Joy nominat
Taikoo.
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Two Remands,
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Steamers Sold.. Mr. G. P. Lammert sold the ber tonnage being about 2,600, Har trial run on Saturday was an aver steamers Hoi Ming and Hoi Wa this afternoon for $50,000 absolute success, her average speed being ton knots, Captain and $29,800 respectively,
at $40, or shall run off on
a day to be fixed by the Com miftee not being the same day as
1be. (Mr. Elwes) 1
HO. Hall's Major
Liebesang, 188 lbs.
(Mr. Thicknesse) 2
Capt.
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Mrs.
Chloese Boxers.
The programme opened with a three-round spar between a couple
of Chinese novices, Young and Wong. Both youngsters put up a determined fight and though Wong showed a finer knowledge
received
The Heavyweights. Petty Officer T. Campbell knocked out Stoker F. Rapley in the first round, sending bie man reeling round the ring and out of
it.
E. R. A. Harrison, after getting the worst of matters in the open. stages of his fight with Camp-
bell, treated the latter to the count
in the last round. The spectatora were convinced that, if a little slow, Harrison can punch.
Thanks are due to the promoter, the officials, and all who assisted of the art than his opponent, he to make the night the success it
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revealed in him a youth of spirit, who with coaching_might be heard more of, Wong was declared the winner, both con- testants being loudly applauded.
Mr. Trevariion's £58,971. .. The "Feathers."
Probate has been granted of the Pte. Buckley engaged. A.E. Chunnett in the first heat of the will of Mr. Hugh Eric Trevanion, featherweight competition. Ohun late of Grand Avenue-mansions, nett opened in fine style and love, the young man who died thought to rush his opponent into from veronal poisoning two years a state of fatal indecision, Buckley ago and whose body was exhumed was not so easily to be impressed, for a second inquest. The estate however, and amidst the fireworks amounts to C58,971, Except for Coa) of Ohnsnett got to work, with a £1,000 to Mies Geneste, his former series of back hand chops which governess; $100 to the Bishop of proved very profitable, though, London, and a few other small if used on a more experienced legnoics, Mr. Trevanion left all 0opponent, would have been useless, his property to his friend Mr.
From the second round Buckley Albert Edward Roo
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