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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1917.

THE JOCKEY CLUB RACES,

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LADIES' DAY" MARKED BY

BAD WEATHER.

ACCIDENT TO MR. BOYD IN THE FIRST RACE.

Ladies Day-nally the oo. casion on which the Racecourse avsumes its most gay appearance -opened far from promising this morning, beavy rain falling and ⚫ thick fog overhanging the bigher levels. In consequence of this, the attendance of the fair sex at the course was

below the usual standard and the

sbsenes of the newest creations

in dreas robbed the day of a

great deal of its wonted pleasure

to the ladies,

The premier events of the day

were, of course, the Ladies Pares and the Champion Stakes, and it was mainly because of the interest in these two events that the attendance was even what it was. General regret was felt yester- day at the hard luck experieno- ed by Sir Paul's jockey, Mr. Burkill, who, by reason of the

Mr Soares Warriorlini, 10st.

131b. (Mr Mollar) 0

+

Mr. Boyd was suffering from a Choiss Dahlia

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shoulder, which necosistates its being kept in its box. This was a big blow, not only to the owner, Mr. John Peel, but also to many backers who strongly fancied if for the Champions,

van, with

Time.—2 min. 41. 1/5 secs, Pari-matuel.:

Winner, $7.70. Caab Sweeps:-

Places, $5.20 89 30 Ticket No. 50 lat 227.2ad 77 3rd

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Commission

Mr B›rhöld's Brid@north, 10st

12th. (MrSedgwick) 1 Mr Henry Humphreys Field

Mouse; 11st. Blbs (Mr Kuoll) 2) Mr Waylong's Olondlands."

10st. 12[b (Mr Johnstone) 3

·Mr. Adam's Amphion, 10st.

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THE LATE MR. A.H. HEWITT.

Impressive. Funeral at Happy Valley.

This morning at eight o'clock Of the remains of the late Mr. A. H. Hewitt, whose death we reported Oresterday, were laid to reet in the Protestant Cemetery at Happy 0 Valley.

CORRESPONDENCE.

[The opinions expressed by Corres- pondents are not necmsarily thous of the" Hongkong Telegraph.") CANTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE,

[To the Editor of the “Honga

Telegraph."]

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Yours etc., H. S. SMITE.

OPIUM SMUGGLING.

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POLITICAL CORRUPTION IN JAPAN.

Buying Yotes and Selling Infiance.

| Mr. Staves' "S.noia, list. Alb.

Mr Hayes) 9 Mr H. P. White's Mansor, 114,

lib. (Mr Johnstone) 0 Mr H. P. White's Oak Bay,

Ila llb. (Mr Heard) 0

4ih. (Mr Adams) 0 There was a false start, and Mr Dalmore's Merry Monarch," when the ponies did get away

10at. 8 b. (Mr Barton) it was in a very disorderly Mr Dynasty's King Ben, 10. fashion. Warriolini Ind the

101b. (Mr Hoard).

Sir, The letter signed by way, leaving Heroliai ten lengths Mr Ezra's Trojan, 10st, 12lb.

"Hauptmann von Koepenisk,' betind. At the bottom of the] to get up. Mr. Hayes, on Sinois, incline, Iron Dake was first, Sir Paul's Magio Dahlin, 10mt. (Me Ears)

which appeared in your issue had seen the throw and he pulled Essex Chief second and Brown

of Saturday, the 24 h instant, The Yorodes attributes the up his mount, and, going back to Mouse third, with Herolini taking Mr.John Peel's Drumslog, 10. 61b. (Mr Seth)

appearedo be somewhat unneces- corrupt and degenerate state of. the spot, was able to asist the up the rest. At the rook, Eaver

In spite of the early hour and ary and uncalled for. It is much political parties in Japan and thei... fallen rider. Dr. Glaister harried Chief was in the

9lb. (Me Fisher) the bad weather, there was very to be regretted that the writer formation of a non-party Cabinet to the scene and at was found that Brown

There was a succession of false large attendance of the deceased ahold have made a personal to lack of seal on the part of the Moure following on. starts, and much time was wasted, gentleman's friends, and an attack without disclosing his bulk of the Japanese in promes- severe shaking, a nasty cut over fourth place. The Chief kept closely

in the Trojan got away from a bad start, enormous number of wreaths was identity. Such gratuitous and im- ing constitutional government, the right eye, and a general the lead, and Brown

followed by Merry The Police Reserve, in proper attacks on a resident of In view of the approach of the bruising. He was brought back got into second place. Beroliai King Ban soon got the lead. The spector, was represented by about deprecated by all right-minded invites the serious attention of Mouse Monarch, with Field Mouse laat.which Mr. Howitt was an in- Canton cannot bat be strongly general election, the journal to the stables in a car and here here threw bis rider, who was first pass the post on the first hundred men of all ranke and British merchants in this port received treatment. Later he was badly shaken and brought back round of the course was King companies, including the D. 8. P.

the astion to the neosity of conveyed to hospital to undergo later in a motor. Coming round Ben, with Merry

wakening to its grave respos Monarch (B) Mr. F. C. Jenkin--and the medical examination. He had the the bend, Brown Mouse led on second and Drumoing third. At three Assistant Superintendente Canton, 26th Feb., 1917.

sibility in this direction. sincere sympathies of all, for he the rails, followed by Iron Dake the Bowrington gate, Cloudlanda-Mesra J. W. Franks and T. F

There are many evilu attending was riding extremely well when second and Mansar sbird. There led from King Ben, and Merry Hough and Dr. Jordan. In

the general election, says the thrown and was bidding for a followed hard-ridden race, Monarch took up the third positspector Bim aud Crown Sergt.

Forodtu, but the most con place. Mr. Soares also had plenty Brown House still keeping the ion. Magie Dablis forced the pace Pitt, of the regular force, also

spicuous among them is the sale of sympathy, while Mr. Hayes' lead, with Iron

of votes. If this pactionlar evil is sporting not generally on his heels, the Chief having the

Daks hot and took first place nearing attended. Mr. Robert Showan,

rooted ont, constitational football | appreciated.

stand, but representing the Green Ieland

New Device Discovered.

govern ment in this country will see good General disappointment was Mansar a rather doubtful fourth. shot ahead from Cloudlands, with among the mourners were Mr. B. L. taken the third place, leaving going up the incline King Ben Cement Co., was present, while caused at the news received before Won by a length, the same Magic Dablis second.

This morning, before Mr. J. B. Progress Though such practices the first race was run that Silver distance separating the second bottom of the foaline Magic many old friends and colleagues of charged with being in possession is no hesitation shown about At the Frost and Mr. W. A. Dowisy, and Wood, a Chinese fireman was are strictly prohibited by law ander heavy penalty, there restlessness of a fractious pony.

Streak would be running no more and third. was so injured as to be unable to at this meeting. It was stated on

Dablis and King Ben rsoed neck, the deceased. It is an interesting of 543 talla of prepared opinm, take part in any of the later races the best authority that the pony

and neck. When near the rook.indication.

engaging in there questionable of Mr. Hewitt valued at $5,680.

methods, and there are actually King Ban was first, Oloudlands popularity that practically the of the day. Mr. Johnatone con-is eaffering from

second and Field Mouse third, with whole of the Chinese staff at Sergt. Brown to leave a steamer, evil tendency in fostered at every by anmistakeable signe that thi tinued his winning career and by the end of the day had no faner

$5,60 Magic Dablie in the fourth place. the Cement Works attended. The and on searching the sampaneneral election. In these gir than nine wins at this meeting

Entering the home straight, King service was conducted by the he found a box of clothing documstances, candidates are pat to $882.87 Ben was first, and Bridgnorth Rer. H. Copley Morle, sesisted wining opiam. From enquiries greater exper ditare and the to his credit, with four

which he made he arrested the number of offendera increaser second places And two

252.25 second. The leadere raced hard, by the Bar, N. O. Pope. 126 13 with Field Mouse on the outside. A thirds. He was followed by Mr.

defendant, who was being paid off that day.

year after year. Ezra, whose good riding has been commented on by all, this jockey's

It was stated by Inspector. The question of the amount of wing being four, with two secɔad

Gordon that a new rase hed now election fande a candidats has st places and one third. That woll-

been adopted by opiamamagglers. his command. weighs more in the known local jockey, Koolt, was

They sent the drag to Madagascar even of voters thun personal ober next with three wine, three

and it was from there that it wasnoter, mental attainments, and second places, and three third

imported into the Colony on a past achievements in public and ploss to bie oredit. Mr.

ship which would not be sus private life, sad it is considered Heard had two wine, two seconde

- Parades, &c.

pooled.

impossible for any candidate who and four thirde, whilet Mr.

Ticket No. 434 1st $1,538.25

Friday, March 2-No. 2 Com-

in inospable of raising at least Barkill and Mr. Sedgwick were

322 2ad 439.50

pany Recruits Platoon, 5:30 p.m.

10,000 for campaign purposes the only other jockeys to have had

179 3rd

Route March of Nor, 3 and 4 219 75

to be returned to the Dist. a win. The remaining jockeys had

392.50

Companies, Ambulance Platoon

Ten thousand yen i no emali · DO Anocean worthy of mention,

and Baglers and Drummers, 5.30

200 of money, and there Total $2,580.00 pm. Band Practios, 8 p.m. The Band of the 74th Pasjabis,

why $10 tickets:-268, 88, 209, all Companies except of No. 2

Boch Monday, March 5,-Besraits of! under Bandmaster J. W. Christ

a large sum should be needed for ian, again rendered a good pro

278, 477, 447.

contesting a scat provided the Company. gramme of magic, the following

4.-The Ladies' Parse,-Pro-

contes. is carried on legitimately, Tuesday, March 6.-No. 2 Oom- being the selections given :-

sented. $350 added for Winner.pany Becraits Platoon. Ermin.

A matter of fact, however, Marob,...***.**

Arabis..........

Second to receive $200. Third ation of Classes Lil, and 111 as

Y 10,000 is regarded so the The rice for the Hongkong

$100. For China Ponies.. Weight Queen's College, 6 p.m.

minimum sum needed by anyona With reference to the Exchange aspiring to legislative honour, Selection.......A Girl on the Stakes was one of the most excit

for inches as per scale. Winners

correspondent's criticism of Carylling of the meeting, and was

at this Meeting other than Sub-ruite of all Companies recommend- Rasais, in the article published been actally expended by s Wednesday, March 7.-Rec British lack of enterprise in and more than Y.ICO,000 has Valse, Beveria.......... festored by the very bus riding Mr Ellis Kedoorie's Pingwa cription Griffins 6 lb extra,ed for passing out.

Alford. of Sedgwick on Bridgenorth.

Chief, 10st: 11b. (Mr Heard) Jockeys who have had 3 or more (R) will take this parade.

on January 2 the Chronicle has single candidate. This solitary Bong.... My Dear Soul........

Johnstone had to be content with Pingwa Chief settled down, winning mounts in Hongkong,

received a letter from Mr. A. J.1-ot will go to show how corrupt Sanderson, third place again.

with Dixie second and Windsor Shanghai or Tientsin 3 lb. extra. Preotice,

Thursday, March 8.-Orchestra Hale, of 3, Thames House, Qaeen general election is in this Selection.... Pash and Go...

The race

for the Ladies' Dahlin last. The first past the Jockeys who have never had a

street place, E.C., expressing the country, and in these ciroam- Darewski. Parse produced a fine contest, post was Pingwa Chief, leading winning mount in Hongkong, pany Recruits Pistoon,

Friday, March 9-No. 2 Com-view that the remarks are "bard Blazer, candidates of strior is March.......... Holyroad,....... in which Mr. Johnstone, on by a good three lengths from Shanghai or Tientsin allowed 4lb.

{ly fair.”

tegrity are rarely to be met with. Strength, Alford. Star of Doon, proved successful, Windsor Dahlia, with Dizie in the | Estragos 10. Onos Hound,

"In the case of my own firm

As they secure seate by buying Selection....... The Earl and It was very popular win for third place and Golofins taking up Mr John Peel's Star of Doon,

Joined-P.O. 46. A. Asghar. (he writes) a respresentative was roles, legislators are not above P.C. 67 F.L. Silva. the Girl,....MANE

Caryll. Johnstone, it being quite obvious the roar. Passing the mataheda, 11et, 3lb. (Mr. Johnstone) 1

Invalided out-P.O. 702 Eddie.sent to Moscow in September to selling themselves. Many mem Intermezz 1,...The Butterly, that the ladies were pleased that the same order was maintained. Mr T. F. Hongk'e Cadsow's

pash the sale of chemicals for have been found guilty of Bendir. the jockey who has won the parse At the bottom of the incline Waif 10st. 11ib. (Mr Fisher) 2

dyeing, textile trades, pharmacy, betraying their truet sød dealt. Selection,...... Patienos....... for so many yeare should again Golofins drew nearly level with Mr Exa's General Birdwood,

do. (all absolutely in German with socordingly, but it is a mis- Sullivan, here the honour of receiving it. Dixie, Pingwa Chief still keeping

11st 3lb. (Mr Esta) 3 of three or more Races 101b.hands before the war) and al- take to conclude that the Piece,..... Praeludium,.....

The presentation was substantial lead. Nearing the Mr Ellis Kadoorie's Australian extra. Sabeeription Griffins of though he has been able to recare members who go unpunished are Jarnefelt. performed by Miss Ventris, rook, the Chief fed with Windsor

this Season 1916-1917 allowed Chief, Įlat dib. (Mr Heard) 0 Selection,.......The Cinems

numerous orders, in almost every

Star, ...

Gilbert,

Jobastone said:-"On behalf of change up the hill. It was seen

71b. (Mr Moller) 0

a winning monot in Hongkong, Two Step, When the

Shanghai or Tientin allowed 5lb. Midnight Choo-Oboa

Seven Furlong.. Entrance $10 to go to the Winner. leaves for Alabam,... Berlin. Selection, The Reminis

Bock.

canoes of Verdi,... Godfrey. Caprice for Piccolo Solo,...

Souvenir De Liege.......

Valer.......... Destiny,

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248.75 bard fought race reunited between |

Field Mouse and Bridgnorth. POLICE RESERVE ORDERS. Total $1,510.00 Won by a short head, half a length $10 tickets:-294, 21, 300, batween second and third.

It was also to be regretted that Mr. Burkill did not pat in sa ap pearance, but Sir Paul'a ponies found other jockeys, a fact which 237, 55. demonstrates the good feeling"

s

Third $100. For China Ponice. Weight for inches sa per scale. Winnera at this Meeting of one Raos 6 lb.; of two or more Baces 10 lb. extra. Griffus allowed 5 1b.; Subscription Griffins of any Season non-winners allowed 10 lb. Entrance $0. One Mile and a

existing among the various riders.Winner $500. Second $200. 2.-The Grest Southern Stakes. The second race of the day saw great tassle between Exra and Johnstons, out of which the for- meron Dixie,came victorians. Th" made Ezra'e fifth win at this meeting. Johnstone had to give second place to Moller on Windscr Dablin, and the way in which the latter snatched the place reflected great credit on bis juckayahip. Mr. Kadooris's ill-lack was again evident, for, sftar leading all the way round, Pingwa Chief finish. ed Iset.

quarter.

fr. Ezra's Dixis, Hat. Gibs. (Mr Exra) Sir Paul's Windsor Dabis, Ilst. 1lb. (Mr Moller) Mesere T. F. Hough and J. B Scott's Golofina, Liet Ib.

(Mr. Johnstone)

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2

3

Time 3 min. 25. 4/5 secs. Pari-mutuel :-

Winner, $152 90.

Cash Sweeps:

Places, $12.30; $6.80; $6,60,

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Commission

Orders isened to-day by Mr. F. C. Joakin D. 8. P. (eserve) atate:-

The A.S.P.

Defendant was sentenced to 12 months' hard labour, and the apiam was confiscated.

OPPORTUNITIES IN RUSSIA.

Traders Put the other Side of the Case.

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readon

ail free from similar effor

who, in heading the paras to Mr. Dahlia second. There was no Sir Paul's Giant Dahlia, Lut, 7 lb, Jockeys who have never had se permite have been refused The Tukso paper bas resson

be

a member of ladies being present Ventris a lovely bouquet. in raincoats.

Sir Paul's Advanos Dahlis Hat 6lb (Me Molier) Mr. Ellis Kadooria's Essex Ohief, 10t. 121b. (Mr. Exra)

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by the B.itish authorities. to believe that the majority of Consequently, the buyers have the members bave been guilty of been unable to wait and have breach of the trust reposed in doubt gone to neutral shippers, them, though they bare been who are not hampered by their fartanste enough not to fall, into- Government in this way. The the clutches of the law.

His Excellency the Governor, Venttia and the ladies, and as a length, a short head between Johnstone's mount was firat into mouse and Hajj, with the Dahlia

Cheers were given for His passing the post first by half pace and took second place, load, being followed by Title against delivery

again accompanied by Lady May the conclusion of the ceremony second and third. and bis Aide-de-Camp, arrived Miss Ventrin, was, as is conal, Pari-mutael: jast as the third bell was going assorted to tiffin by the winning for the first mos. The popular jockey. Clerk of the Coarse, Mr. T. F.

Time.-1 min. 32 4/5 8801. Winner, $17,53.

the ladies of Hongkong I con- that Windsor Dablis slowly Star of Doon got away with gratulate you on your success." began to overhaal the Chief, and General Birdwood second and the Mr. Johnstone, replying, con- just past the rock he passed the Chief last. At the Bowrington gratulated the Colony on its loader and led by a length. Down gate, Star of Doon shot half acquisition of Mise Ventris the incline, Pingwa Chief, not length in front of Gadsow's Waif, (Applause). It was in 1860 that to be besten, out-distanced the and Giant Dahlin went ahead. A

exouse that the materials are It follows as a matter of course Sir Robert Jardine won Dahlia. Round the bend, the fine race then took place between

wanted in the United Kingdom that political parties consisting of Genain, the asme rsoa in the four ponies were almost level, all Giant Dahlia and Star of Doon, Mr. Henry Humphreys' Tittle will not hold, as the supplies are such corrupt members out a very colours be (the speaker) wore and going hard for premier pisse, the latter at the football stand monso, 10st.9lb. (Mr. Knoll) ample for all requirements. poor figure in political circles. Baynes.

thought they would all Dizio forged ahead and Golofini taking a slight lead, with General Mr Mass's Banjo let lib

Dealing with the same article, It is, indeed, a very discouraging At the time the first race was agree that he was following in came up close. Entering the Birdwood in the third place.

(Mr Beth) another correspondents writes:-siga that in this conatry · atarted,alight rain was still falling, good footsteps.

home straight, Dixie, rather easily Going past the rook, Bur of Mr H. P. White's kinjj 10st

"I have been trying to do possession of great wealth but the attendanos was quite fair, ↑ Mr. Johnstone handed

On behalf of the Jockey Club, ridden, kept the lead and Pingwa | Doon led, with Cadsow's Wait

12lb (Mr Heard). O business with Russia, and have regarded as the one essential Miss Chief kept so the rails. A hard. second and Giant Dahlia third. Peter Doody caratohed. From drawn through Rumian qualification in leadern of all ridden race home enaned, Dizis General Birdwood than forced the a good start, Essex Chief got the bank here for the amount political partiss, La this of goods manner, political influence în drew in roubles, ex-Japan is gradually passing under the home straight and had no itet. At the Bowrington gate,pecting to be paid sterling the control of the rich, in whose difficulty in winning. A splendid Tittlemouss went to the fore, through the Russian bank, after hands the politicians are marm taesle took place between General with Banjo second. The latter they had been advised that the poppeta. This is not the way to Birdwood and Oandsow's Wait for took the lead at the bottom bill was paid. This bankrofasedrecure the development of com assond barth, Won by a head, of the inclins, with the to sooept any draft in sterling,stitutional government. a neck between second and third. Chief in third berth. The ponies therefore had to draw in

It solely depends upon the Time:-1 min, 55 6838,

went along in processional order, roubles, and I am considerably citizens themselves, the Tekyo Pari-matual:-

and on entering the home straight out of pocket.

journal goes on, whether those Wianer, 49,50,

Banjo and Tittlemouse were rac- All I have received from the evilu shall be stamped out and Planes, $6.10, $15,60,

ing neck and neck. The Dahlia Rossian bank is the following constitutional government placed Cash Sweeps:-***

iben osme up and won by two letter:-" We bag to acknowledge on a firmer brala. If the Tisket No. 341 1st $1,835,75 lengths from Essex Chief, from receipt of your letter with relor-Japanese are proof against the 407 2nd 624.50 whom Tittlemonse was separated Joe to... roubles collected by corrupt practice of selling 288 3rd 262.25 by a length.

car branch in payment of your their votes, inestimable good will Commission

Time-1 min. 53. os. draft and in reply to draw your be done to the constitutional re- Pari-matasi:-

attention to the fact that the gime in this omatry, for Japan' restrictions imposed by this will then be enabled to moura Russian Tremary prohibits the the servicse of Dist members of conversion into sterling of any high probity and the political $2,674,00|smonnt of roubles received in parties will be in a position

764.00 payment of goods sent to Russia, meintain their dos dignity. Ban 382.00 We regret therefore, that we most a satisfactory state of humire, the 580.00 request you to instruct as to hold Tokyo paper tapis

Le renbies on deposit at interest, would nawd i

·Total : $4,400,00❘ vis., 4 per cent antil farther DAILY

1.-The Grand Stand Staken.-

Bough, again' received the party Winner $500. Second $200. Third Osa at the gate.

Owing to the rain, the course $100 For Chins Ponies bons was on the heavy side, s vast fide Griffins on date of entry,

Mr Henry Humphreys' Brown Mouse, 11 st. 4 lb. (Mr Knoll). Mr Ellis Kadooris's Emer

Placos, $7; $10.

Sweep:

Ticket No. 177 let 81,294.55 ,,310 2ad

360.87 366 3rd 184.95 Commission 2/5,83

Total $2,125 00 $10 ticket: -17.

3-Tie Hoogkong Stakes.- Winner $800. 8.oond $200. Taird 1$100 For China Ponies, Sabsorip

difference to the state of affairs on Winners of one Race 5 lb.; of two Weight för inobes as per sosie. the two preceding days.

An unfortunate incident obar. or mare Bases 10 lb, extra. Sub- moterised the first race, A bad #cription Griffias allowed 5 lb. start was made, and Herolini, with Entrancs $10. Three quarters of Mr. Boyd riding, was left at the Mile. past, and continued to be a long way in the rear for simost the fires quarter. Urging his monut Mr. Boyd was seen to be resping up, and was lying in the Lith position sounding the village

Mr Ezra's Iron Dake, 11 st. bend, when he was heavily thrown Bir Paul's Oboins Dahlia, 10 st. 7 lb. (Exca). landing in the ditch on the other side of the raileTM: The pony' con

12 lb. (Mr Solh), tinued to race round the field, Ar Soares' Harolini, 10ms. but Mr, Boyd was not woon.

Chief, 19 at. 12 lb. (Mr. Sedgwick).

12b. (Mr Boyd)

tion Griffus of this Son 1918- |1917. Weight for inghes as per

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397:60

Total $3,020.00 $10 tiokata:-91, 208.

The America Cup-Pra

Ticket No.

21

Winner, $10.20, Plaoss, 46; 46.40. Cash Swoop

102. 1st 692 2ad 286 3rd Commission

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2 scale. Winner of the Subscriptios sented by American Citišina za- Griffas Challenge Osp 7ib, extra; mident in Hongkong. Becond to 3 non-wincare allowed 3 lb. Jookeys receive $200. Third $100. For who have never had a winning Chins Ponies bons: fids Griffins moant in Hongkong Shanghai or on date of entry, Waight for Tientsin altowed 5 ib. Entranos 'incline as per sosle. Winners of 0'$40. Ons Mils and a half,

one Race Blog of two Bacon Tibg - $10

notios.

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