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ROYAL H. K. GOLF CLUB.

Miss Cunningham Wins the Ladies' Competition.

THE HONG KONG TELEGRAPH.

SECOND EXTRA

CHIEF OFFICER'S COM-

PLAINT.

Mr. Ferguson, Chief Officer of the s... Tai Sang, has made a re- The Ladies' competition in con- port that, while riding in a rickoba. nection with the Royal Hongkong in Connaught Road, the ricksha Golf Club, played at Happyccolie dropped the shafts. Three Valley is now concluded, Miss men then attacked M. Ferguson, Canningham beating Mr. Stair and, as ho reports to the Police, Stewart in the fins!, The full re-stole, the sum of four hundred. aults, are as follows:-.

First Round.

dollars that he was carrying. An Indian constable under whose Miss Kelly (4) bost Mra Born-notice the matter first came, say the complainant pulling the ard (25) 7 & 0.

Miss M. Rodger (14) boat Miss, rickeln along the road the coilie The coolie Boucher (30) 4 & 3.

following behind, Mrs Hancock (36) beat Miss complained of being assaulted by Wilkinson (10) 6 & 5:

Mr. Ferguson who made the report of the robbery to the Police,»

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Mrs Rayner (36) beat Mrs Tur- mer (16) 6 & 5.

Mrs McDougall (30) beat Mra

Gale (8) 5 & 4.

HONGKONG, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1915,

TRAINING NOTES.

QAMESTER'S FINE PERFORMANCE,

Good Gallops the rule at the Valley this Morning.

There was a good attendance at the Racecourse this morning, the ladies, among whom wero Lady May, being present in goodly number. A biting wind swept the course, and though at about balt paat aix rain threatened slightly, it kept off until about a quarter past eight and then practically the whole of the gallops had been completed. The ponies appeared thoroughly to enjoy their work or the whole, and to

Mrs T. E. Pearce (17) beat Mrs JUDGMENT IN CHAMBERS Gameater this remark particularly

· Harvey (24) 2 & 1.

Mrs Stair Stewart (Ser) beat

Mra. James (24) 10 & 8.

Miss Cunningham (9) beat Mro

Ritchie (30) 5 & 4.

Decision Given for Plaintiff.

applies. Hecertainly was the idol of the morning, and his performanco aver a mile and a half fally ruerited the praise ha won. He In the case in which Ng Ching-moved in real racing fashion, Mrs. Landale (30) beat Mre.po, sued A. Ruttonjes and Son showed a liking for work and re- Batliä (30) 1 up.

for the sum of $1,000, his Lord-sponded gamely to overy call ship the Paisne Judge gure made upon him. Indeed, he hea judgment in Chambers, this but to reproduce this form in any morning.

Misa D. Gordon (23) bout Mrs. Ramm (34) 4 & 2.

Mrs. Moxon (7) beat Miss A. Gordon (26) 2 & 1.

The plaintiffs claim, said his Mrs. J. W. Stewart (0) beat Lordship, was made up of distinct Mra, Shenton.

items which he would deal with Mrs. Waters (30) beat Mr.separately, As to the $325.00 Maitland (30) 2 ap.

Mrs. Kelly (36) beat Hr. Des- wick (22) 2 up..

Mrs. Dalmshoy (2), Mrs. Darle ton (26)-Mrs. Dalmahoy W. O., Mrs. Carleton scratched.

Second Round.

Mias, M. Rodger (14) beat Mios Kelly (4) 3 and 2.

Hra, Hancock (20) beat Mrs. Dalmaboy (2) 1 up,

Mrs. MoDongall (30) beat Mrs. Rayner (36) 5 and 4.

event he is selected for by bis connections and the best of the remainder will have its work out out to deprive him of the judge'a verdict. The full mo for the distance was 3.23, negotiating the last quoitar in 39. Another pony that impressed one with his easy and willing style was Radium. Moffat and Loch Mabib went

President 1m. 37.4/5, 1-11, PRINCE OF WALES' FUND. 1:49, 2-15.4/5,

DAY BY D

Sailor 1m. 36, 1-12 2/5, 1-45, 2-20.

Whamphray Im; 1-12.25, 1-45, 2-10.

English Obiol 13/4m. 36,-, 1-48-35, 2-23.3/5, 3.01, 3-34.1/5, 400.4/5.

Grayling 1.1/2. 40, 1-17, 1-52, 2-27.2/5, 3-01.2/5, 3-36.2/5. Duorobin. 1.1/2m. 40, 1-17, 1-52, 2-27.2/5, 3.01.2/5, 3-35.2/5. Perbups 1.3/4m. 43, 1-20.3/5, 157, 2-323/5, 3-10.4/5, 3-47, 4-18.1/5.

Coronet 1.1/4m. 37.3/5, 1-11, 1-40, 2-21, 2-54.1/5.

Sir Calidore 11/2. 1-17.1/5, 1-52.3/5, 2-27, 3-01 3:33.1/5.

40,

Gamester 1.3/4, 32.2/5, 1-08, 1-43, 2-18.2/5, 2-50.2/5 full time, 3 23.

1-20,

Lorenzo 1.1/4 40.3/5, 2-05, 2-40, 3-11 1/5. «

1.42.2/5, 2-16,

Moffatt, 1m., 109.2/5,

Loch Mabin lm, -, 1-00.2/5, 1.42,2/5,.2-16.

Irish Chief 1.1/4m. 34.1/5, 1-09.2/5, 1-44, 2-16.1/5, 2-19.2/5.

Therston 1.1/2. 38, 1-11.4/5, 1-10.3/5, 2.22.1/5, 2-51.3/5, 3-20.2/5.

and quarter with above.

Joss Mighty galloped last mile

Soldier Im.-

paid to the witness Cheng, it was impossible to believe Ching's story. It seemed to him the money was either paid with the assent of the defendant or not, in the firet case he was clearly chargeable with in company over * mile, 2-17.115.

1-40.

33.4/5, 1-05,

Jed 1m. 85.3/5, 1-09.1/5, 1-44,

that amount and it might set of which W88 accomplished to Bayard 1.1/4m., 1-10, 1-45, against the $400 due for old a practical dead beat in the 2-20, 2-54.1/5. stook. He found that defendant meritorious time of 2.16. Irish knew of that payment shortly Ohiel, however, in a mile and a after it was made and he could quarter gallop, had traversed the

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White Boy 1.1/2. 1-10, 1-45, 2-20, 2-55.2/5.

Standard Dahlia" 1.1/2m.

Ampfeld 1.1/im.

put believe plaintif ever promised mila in 2.18 1/5 and completed 34, 1-00, 1-15, 2-10, 2-52.

the $460.00 without the full distance in 2.40 2/5. The

to рву

Hongkong Efforts Much Appreciated.

The attached copies of cores pondence received with referenco to the Hongkong donations to the Prince of Wales Fund have baca forwarded to us:-

Buckingham Palive,"

21st November, 1911. The Secretary,

Legislativo Council, Hongkong.

Sir, The Prince of Walea has received through the Crawn Agents for the Colonies a remitt ance for £8,437.10.c0d., being the amount of the contribution voted by the Legislative Council of Hongkong in aid of the National Relief Fund. His Royal High nena is most grateful for this magnificent contribution" to the Fund, and has directed mo to all his warmest appreciation of express to the Legislativo Coun- their sympathy.

I am, to..

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(38) WALTER PEACOCK, Tronsurer to His Royal Highness. Translation of a Code telegram from the Secretary of State to the Governor of Hongkong, dated, 3rd December, 1914–

Qualified Auditor, Tig name of Mr. B. Carlos, of Newolwang, has been added to the list of persona qualified sa anditers under the Hongkong Companies Ordinance.

Eone.

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Death Certificates.

THE LUCKY JOSS.

Verdict Really Goes in

his Favour.

red from being able to claim in the Although unceremoniously bar- Cours of Hongkong, the “joss" The Gassette publishes a list of who figared in a recent case at the persona authorised to siga death Summary Court, is now able to certificates. It also issues regula- rejoice in the fact that the side he tions to be observed by such par-was on has got the verdict. The action was one in which tho Ordinance Approved,

joss," Fat Tak. King, which His Majesty the King has not is translated as "the Waysido been advised to exeroise his Temple "and Laa Tas, a power of diasllowance with ros caretaker, and the Man Sin Lang pect to the following Ordinance: firm and Yeung Shia Tong, a part- Ordinauce No. 28, of 1914-Anner therein, of 200 South Western Ordinance to mend the Jury Market for $100 due to the Ordinance, 1887.

General Holiday. Itis notified that His Excellenoy the Governor-in-Council Le, under Section 7 of the Holidays Ordinace, 1012, appointed Tuce day, the 10th day of February, 1915, to be observed as a General Holiday.

Restrictions Removed.

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plaintiff under a promissory note dated May 23, 1913. Mr. Haywood, who appeared for the firm said that previous to the signing of the ncts, the firm was re-assigned, and some of the present partners, for whom he appeared, were not partners thon.

One of the old partnera admitted the respolcibility on behalf of

It is notified that information bimself and his brother, and that has been received from the ended the msiter in the favour of Colonial Secretary, Singapore, to "j 399," te effet that the quarantine rostrictions impused on ilongkong

on account of plague has been MORPHINE POSSESSION. removed.

War Matters.

Appointments.

Maximum Penalty Imposed.

The Gazette publishes the text of 4 Convention between the I have received with much British and Fransh Governments satisfaction your telegram of 2ed relating to joint osptures by their

At the Police Court, this morn- November reporting that the naval forces, and a proclamation Legislative Council have voted in connection with trading withing, & Chinese was charged with $100,000 to the National Relief the enemy, concerning the pay being in possession of more than Fand and that $135,000 have ment of fees for patents and trade twelve oficial doses of morphine, been collected already by public marks..

at 50, First Street, second floor, It appears that when Revenue. subscriptions. Grown Agents

Ilis Excellency the Governor Olier Knight paid an official instructed in accordance with your has been pleased to appoint Mr. call on the gentleman he tried to request. I note that further 38.1/5 monthly subscriptions have also David William Traiman, to act as get rid of a Fyrings by throwing District Officer in the New Terit through a window, but the my cordial acknowledgement of this proof of the literal and feet from the 20th January, phine was found in a match box patriotic spirit which animestes 1015, and to appoint Mr. Geoffrey in the defendant's possession, in the people of Hongkong in the Robley Sayer to be a Deputy the first instance, and, in a tin

Official Receiver of debtors estates box on the bed.. under the Bankruptcy Ordinance, 1810, with effect from the 20th January, 1015.

Mrs. Stair Stewart (Ser.) beat deducung this amount of $325.00. | time recorded for Soldier in the 1-11,1/5, 1-45.1/5, 2-20.1/5, been promised. I desire to express ritories until further notice, with trick did not work. The mor

Mrs. T. E. Pearce (17) 2 and 1.

Miss. Cunningham (9) beat Mr. Landale (30) 4 and 2.

Mrs. Moxon (7) beat Miss Gor don (28) 2 and 1, "

2-53.1/5.

Maybey 1.1/4m. 38.4/5, 1-13.4/5, 1-48, 2-21.1/5, 2.53.2/5.

Jolly Jack juned above at a mile.

Black Jem, 1.1/4m, 38.2/5,

As regards the monthly payment last six furlongs of a mile apin defendant must pay that amount 1.40, was satisfactory, Revert and might seek a remedy, if he ing to Gamester's performance, had one, in a suit for damages for it will be seen, on looking at the breach of agreement. He must recorde, that he did the last mile Mre.girejudgment for he plantiff for and a quarter in 2,50 2/5, and Iriek

the amount claimed less the Chief over a mile and a quarter ac-1-15, 1-50, 2-24, 2-50. $25 paid to the Hing Tai and complished it in 2.49 2/5, though ine item for coolie hire which had no further comparison can be been dropped, with coste, made since the next quarter would have opened another chapter in the racing atory.

Mrs. Waters (30) beat J. W. Słowart (9) 3 and 1;

Mrs. Kelly (36) beat Mie Caldwell (30) 2 and 1.

Third Round. Mrs. Hancock beat Miss Rodger 2 and 1.

Mrs, Stair Stewart beat Mrs. McDougall 2 up.

Miss Caninghem beat Mrs.

Moxon 6 and 4.

up.

Mrs. Watera beat Mrs. Kelly

Fourth Round,

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Mrs. Stair Stewart best Mrs. Hancock 4 and 3:

Mine Cunningham beat Mrs. Waters 4 and 3.

Final Round,

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Miss Cunningham (9) best Mrs, Stair Stewart (sor.) 4 and 5.-'

Draw for the Governor's Cup, The draw for the Hole and Hole Competition, for which a cup has been kindly presented by His Excellency the Governor, is given below. The competition is open to members of 15 handicap and over, and the rounds have to be completed on the following dates: -1st, Feb. 14; 2nd, Feb. 21; 3rd, Feb. 28; fourth, March 7; fifth, March 14; semi-final, March 21; final, March 28. The draw is as follows

First Round. Mr. H.S. Bennett (16) v H.E. Sir F. H. May (24), t

Mr. E. 8. Wood (16) ▼ Mr. B. Sutherland (15).

Mr. B. M. Henderson (18) v Mr.

B.E.O. Bird (16),

Mr. G. B. Layton (15) v Mr. A. G. Coppin (18).

Mr. B. H. Datton (20) v Mr. A. EL, Ford (20)

Mr. A. E. Cooks (18) v Mr. B. Kennody (16)

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Mr D. Landale (15)

Lucky Jom, 1.1/4m. 38.25, 1-15, 1:50, 2-24, 2-504

Turzum, 1m. 38.1-5, 1-16.2/5, 1-52.2/5, 2.24.

Winning Hazard, Im, 38.1/5, 1-16.2/5, 1-52.2/5, 224,

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It is surprising to see how Mr.J. It. Watson (20) v. Hon Jois Mighty keeps up his old Saxon Chief, 13/4m.

dash, and if one might be par-1-15.1/5, 1-51.1/5, 2-26, 3'02.1/5, Mr 0. 0. Stark (18) v. Mr M.doned for comparing China ponien 3-37, 4-10.1/5. M. Maus (18)

with Home thoroughbreds, be Mr. H. D. Browne (22) v. M appears, to be emulating the A, E. Carleton (16)

Mr G. H. Bowker (18) v. Mr A. O. Brawa (15) '·.

Mr E. Newhouse (18) v. Mr J. M. Walker (16)

Mr R. O. Martin (20) y. Mr H. S. Rouse (18)

Second Round, and Mr. E.R. Bate (24) y. Mr, K. daj

C. Longmirs (18)

Mr. B. T. Williams (24) y. Mr.

O. Woodhead (24)

Mr W.J. Morrison (15) v. Mr

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Mr E. F. Aucott (18) v. Mr W. B. Rigdon (18)

Mr S. Evans (2) v. Mr J. Hector (18).

Mr J.O. Taylor (18) v. Mr R.A.| Baker (24)

Mr E.. Reed (18) v. Mr J.W. Stewart (18)

Mr G.U. Moxon (18) v. Lieut. C.G.B. Ouitarr (15)

Mr D.G. Bruce (18) v. Mr Tanner (15)

v. Mr

Major

Mr C.W. Beswick (18) B. S. Hilla (24) ̧.

Mr P. Tester (18) v. DU. Faichnis (18)

Mr. A. W. Forbes (15) v. Mr. J. W. Franks (18)

Scottish Ohief, 1.3/4m. 38, 1-15:25, 1-61.1/5, 2-20, 3-02.3/5,

redoubtable Dean Swift that 3 37, 4-13. secured honours and other things for the Joel-Morton combination,

even

when horses fcaled in hie year were finished and. loag relegated either in the stud or the bloodstock scrap heap. Carcem had something to think about when he compared the time

Tumphant Dablia. 1.3/4m. 39.1/5 1-17.2/5, 154, 231, 3-05, 3-38, 4-10.2/5.

Wild Cat, 1.1/2m. -, 1-11.1/5, 1-46, 2-23 2/5, 2-58, 3-20.1/5.

Liberty Dahlia, 1:1/2m. 40,1-5, 1-15.4/5, 1-53.1/5, 2-30, 3-04.2/5, 3 30.

of Radiom with that of Duke Redshank, Im. 45.1/5,1-27.1/5, Dahlia; the latter, althongb 2-08.2/5, 2.45.3/5. " going well, could not beat Amaura, 13/1, 38, 1-11, Gsmenter's performance, and had to be content with 3.32 1/5.

30, 111, Sir Galahad, without Mr. Knoll 1-43.2/5. riding, covered a mile and a ball

1-43.4/5.

Sovington,

in 3.32 3/5 and was 1.4/6-1.g. 323/5. Dslower in the first quarter than Ploughboy and

the Duke. He finished strong and Galloped with above and were his prospects at the forthcoming beaten. meeting are bright, Canadian New Zealand Chief last 1⁄4m. Chief went in company with 32,3/0, 1-05.4/2. Welsh Chief for three quartere Belgian King last of a mile, but in the last quarter 32.3/5, 1-05.4/5. ho showed the way to the Welsh man, covering the distance in two seconds less. Neptune moved well and Redshank was very disappointing Flame Dahlia easily beat Ideal Dahlin over a mile, the last two furlongs being traversed in 2.16 2/5 by the am ing one. The times were:-

Mr H. G. Hegarty (18) v. Major B, C. Hall (15)

Mr. D. G. Cheesman (22) ▼ Mr O, H. Blason (24),

Mc W. G. Worcester (16) Mr P. H. Holyoak (18)

Mr J. R. Wood (18) v Mr H: 3. Gedge (17).

Mr. J. Bentley (16) v Mr R. H. Whittall (20).

Mr H. Hancock (18) ▼ Mr B. )), Harvey (18),

Sunstar 2m. 1-08,1/2, last half mile of two. SA

Perfection Dahlia 1.1/4m. 33, 1-07, 1:41.1/5, 2-14.1/5, 2-16,

Kakri 1m. 37-3/5, 1-13, 1-48.3/5, 2-20.1/5. _____

Majestic Dablia 1m 37,215, 01-13:1/5, 1-49.2/5, 2-26, 3.00.2/5,

Mr P. P. J. Wodehouse (16) Mr G. H. Sayer (16).

Mr D. J. Lewis (18) Mr W. E, L. Shenton (10),

F. Maitland (24) OGOR Mr 1), Julie (22) ▼ Mr P. W. 3-34. 20

HEL N. Leste (18). Mr F.J. Goldring (24).

de Rome (18)

Mr F. H. Baker (20);

Bhabrang 1.1/4m, 40, 1.18,4/5, 1-57.2/5, 2-33,1/5, 3-04.8/6,

Sir Galahad 175m, 40, 1-16.2/5, 1-51, 2-26, 3-00.3/5, 3-32 3/5.

Dake Dahlia 1m 38.1/5. 1. 13.1/5, 1-47:4/5, 2-24.215, 2-50 2/5, 3.32.1/5.

present crisis.

HARCOURT. National Lelief Fund, York House, St James, S.W.

23rd December, 1914.

The Chaimon,

H. R. H. The Prince of Wales' National Relief Fand, Hongkong.!

Dear Sir, I have to-day received from the Manager of the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation a cheque for £17,000 which has been a generously subscribed to the Fand so kindly raised by you in Hongkong, on behalf of H.R.H. the Prince of Wales's National Relief Fund,

Yours faithfully.

BL L. E. HALSEY,

VICTORIA THEATRE.

Mr. Hutchison, Superintendent of Imports and Exports, asked his Worship to impose the maxi. mum penalty.

"BANK RETURNS:

Resignation of Well-known Philippine Official,

Die Worship fined the defend- His friends in Hongkong willant $2,000, cr, în default, twelve regret to hear that Ir. V. G months with hard labour. Heiser, Director of Health for the Philippines, has been obliged, through ill health, to resign bis appointment. Dr. Heiser's valu- able contributions to the Hong-

The retains of the average kong Medical Congress of 1912. will be remembered by many of amount of bank notes in circula- our readers. He has done tention and of specie in reserve in veers' valuable service in the Bongkong, during the month Philippines, and his resignation ended 31st January, 1915, as will assuredly prova a serious loss certified by the respective Banks 10 the American Government, Bro We understand that Dr. Heiner in returning to the States, where it is earnestly to be hoped that he will soon recover his health,

COMPANY WARNINGS.

The Gite notifies that at

Chartered Bank of India, Australia and Obins, Notes, 38,559,045; erecto $5,000,000

Hongkong and Shanghai Bank- ing Corporation Notes, $24, 030,810; specie $17,500,000.

Mercantil Bank of India, Limited, Notes, $1,324,280 specie, $800,000,0

Total Notes, $31,914,185 specie $23,300,000.

VOLUNTEER ORDERS.

Corps Orders inaned to-day by Major D. Mecdonald state

Parades,-Parades for Monda 8th February: 515 p.m.; N.0.0 drill on Orioket Ground, Re mainder, nil,

The Victoria was well filled Tinker, 1. 35.3/5, 1-12 1/5, last night, the chief attraction in

a thoroughly good alow being the x, iration of three months, Carstairs the McClemente, who again scored the flowing Companies, unless a big succese in their comedy c3 140 is shown to the costrarg, dao "The Earl and the Girl" and will be struck the Register of a high comedy sketch, "Good-C.mpanies and the Companies bye for Ever. The entrant will be dissolved:-Tso Fook programme also includes Faat Hing Mining U., Ltd., the Hong- omae, an interesting detective kong and Yaumati nad laves drama; "Wireless from the War," ment C, Lid, the Ilankow, teries of very cleverly executed Flour Mill Co., Ltd., the I Shan cartoons; and some extremely L., the Long Sing Ti Chi good war pictures; together withness Curios, O., Ltd., the Min Yooo and CLdhe Po On a couple of comic films,

We understand that the men- Storm Launch Co, Ld.

Joined Sappor C. P Bond agement of the Victoria is arrang-1 isalso notified that the games joined the Corps on Oth inst. ing for the appearance shortly of of the following companies have allotted Corps No. 1753 and post- "The Great Bricken" (who is now heen struck off the Legistered to Engineer Company, passing through Hongkong, on The Orieztil Cigaret eang Tobac- Detail Orderly Officer to-day route for Bangkok). Mr. Bracco Co., Ltd., the Lit On Steam and to-morrow, Lieut. Been on 1-44ken'e turn includes a tight wire ship Co., Ltd., the Wing Fat 8.1 February, Lent Kennett

act, sensational dance on wire, Sier mehip Co., Lt. Junning Orderly Sergeant to-day and nick cycling, and juggling. This anil Co., Lid. (Rg-inted on 1st morrow, Sergt. Hall; on 8th artiste, who hade just concluded a December, 1905), Craig and Co., instant, Sergh Cooper sorios of successful engagements Ltd., the Kwong Tang Hotel Co., farnish Guard to-night

to morrow No in the Philippines, extending over Ltd., Wa Hing Cotton and Cotton Compan three months, is sure to prove a Yarn Co., Ltd. the Roseley Eab tion Artillery on 6th Feb big draw oven in lethargic ber Estate, Co, Ltd, the Tsui No.1 Section After

Sections Yin Lou Hotel Co., Ltd.,“ Hongkong.

Canadian Chief im.33,1-05.1/5, 1-39. M

Welsh Chief 34m, 33, 1-05.1/5, 1-11.00

Noplane 1m 36.3/5, 1-11.2/5, 1-48, 2-23, 2-54.2/5.

Apothecary im, 1-10, 2/5

Corporation. Im, 35, 1-12.1/5, 1-482-25.2/5/27

Hama Dablia 1m. 35, 1-09.2/5, 1-421/5, 2-16.2/5

Ideal Dahlia Im 35, 1-09.2/5, 1–42.1/5, 2-17. - ')-2

Gwalior Chief 35.4/5, 1-08,