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HONGKONG. TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO.

"Hongkong (Compiled from the "

Telegraph" files for the week ending February 16, 1893.) ·

The Dollar.

February 9. The rate of the dollar on demand to-day is 2/81:

Captain Hodgins,

with a

RACING NOTES.

This Morning's Gallops.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1918.

Subscription Griffins. - Tabby Cat, Mile and three quartara (o)-32.215; 1.24; 2.1; 2.58; 3.12.2/5; 3.47; 4.21.

White Ost. Milaand a quarter. (o)-39; 115; 1.53.4/5; 2.30; 31.25

Peekahill. Last three quarters, (1).-37.2/5; 1.14.1/5; 1.48.

Kendowmouse, Last mile. (i).— 34; 1.01/5; 145; 2.18.1/5.

As the Rice Days draw nearer the interest in the training grows space, and this morning's large crowd which lived the raile at Happy Valley was striking evid- ence of the keenness with which followers are looking forward to 3.35.3/5. the eranta proper. Preparations Stanley Chief. Mile and al for the accommodation of the quartare (1)-3525; 1:13;1 usual crowds which throng down 150 -2.23.2/5; 2.56 2/5.

Black Oat, Mile and a half. (c), 38; 114; 1512/5; 2.29; 34;

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to the Valley are also being pro- Haggis, Mile and a quarter. February 10-Yesterday after.seeded with, the large matebede (-39; 1.15; 1.61 3/5; 2.27; noon Capt. E, A. Hodgins, of the by the Golf Club being well for 2.59. Douglas Steamship Thales. was ward. This morning it was

Balcarry. Laat mile. (1).—37; presented by

noticed that several visitors from 1.13; 148.2/5; 2.20.2/5. the Hongong Shanghai were among those Bokhara. Committee

Camouflage and Biplane. Mile. Landsome pair of binceulars, present, and by this time next(i)-35; 1.11.4/5; 149; 2.26.

week the number of visitors will, accompanied by letter expreED- "ing the community's high esteem doubtless, be largely increased.

of the admirable way in which he performed the duties which fell to him in connection with the Bokhara dissatar.

Odd Volumes Society.

February 11.-The meeting at Dr. Csatlie's rooms last night was promising in the extrema It was decided to adopt the name of Odd. Valamee" instead of "Scientific" or "Literary" Society; and to leave the widest possible scope in choice of subjects. It is intended to open the ball with a conversazione on informal lines, at an early date, when the future development of the new organies- sion may be more fully discussed.

The Tytam Tiger. February 15.-The Tytam tiger, which scared the police so badly last month, has been caught. It is nearly as big se a terrier pup

A Club Decision. February 15.-We_regret to learn that the Club-The Club- is in danger of having to follow the lead of our dear Deutscher friends and paas a rule for the ex-| palsion of disagreeable members. There is one alleged Englishman, of the legal persuasion, who has gaite recently disgraced even the Ulab, by an ect which, if known publicly, would make every foot in the colony yearn to kick" him. He surely must have found the place too cold for him, and we hope he will leave the Colony

Bao

THIEVING CADDIE.

Gaol for Theft of Watch,.

At the Police Court this morn ing, Rossiter Magers McCrowe charged a golf caddy employed on the Happy Valley course, with the theft of a silver wrist watch, valued at $22.

Complainant said he was a civil engineer, living semporarily at the King Edward Hotel. Yester- day morning he went to the course for a round of golf, and, before starting to play, took off his watch and handed Fitto defendant, After he had finished playing, defend

at handed the clubs to him but 'did not give up the watob, sad he (complainant) quite forgot it until he got back into the town, when he found it was missing. In the afternoon he went to play golf at Fanling, and when he came back he was advised to report the matter at No. 2 Police Station, which he did. He went Police tbe down with A

identify the Daddy and immediately picked

to

Dealing with the training proper, most of the ponies that were out this morning were sent long distances, great interest being attached to the gallope of one or two mounts, known to be worth watching. It is still too early to speak of chances with anything like accuracy, though ponies are becoming more eney of classification. But of this,

More ADOR.

The times below will be found to elate whether the ponies wrent on the inside ("") or outside

("o") courɛea.

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Derby Griffins. Tylam Chief. Mile and quarter. (i)-37; 1.12; 1.46; 2.22; 2.54.3/5.

New Year. Mile and a quarter. (i)-40; 1.15; 1.50; 2.28.3/5; 2.59.

Andrew. Mile and three quar 3,32; 4.5; 4.48.4/5. tere. (i)-44; 123; 2.15; 2.54;

Modesty Dahlia. Mile and quarter. (0)-37; 1.11; 148: 2.23; 2.56,4/5.

Unique Dahlia, Mile and half. (0)-39; 1.15; 154:1/5; 232.2/5; 3.7 3.39.2/5.

Xmas Day. Mile and 6 quar- ter. (i)-38; 112; 1.46; 2.21; 254.

Bantam Dehlis, Mile and a

half. (o)-37.1/5; 1.11.2/5; 1.45; 2.20; 2.54; 3.27.

Salamander. Mile and three quarters.

.40.3/5; 3.18, 3.54.1/5; 4.25.1/5. (i)-43; 1.25; 2.4;

Shatin Chief, Mile and a quarter. (0)-36.2/5; 1.10.2/5; 1.44.3/5; 2.18; 2.50.

Xmas Light. Mile and a half. (o)-41; 120; 158; 2.34.2/5; 3.10; 3.42.3/5.

"Domino. Hile snd three

Rockmouse. Last three quar. tera (i).-34.2/5 ; 1.9.4/5 ; 1.42.

Rufus and Bitterne. Mils, (i). 116151; 2 28. Temple Bar. Mile. (0).—34; 1.8.9/5; 1.41.4/5; 2 15. 4/5.

Kingsway. Mile. (o).—34; 18.- 2/5; 1414/5; 2.16.3/5.

Wallaroo. Torea

quarters,

(o)-36.3/5; 1.11 2/5; 145.

Saarise Dabils. Mile and a

quarter. (9)-37; 1.13; 1.49; 2.20.2/5; 256.2/5.

Samstar Dahlia Mile and a quarter. (c)-37; 1.13; 149; 2.20.2/5; 2.68 2/5.

Sapray Dahlia. Three quarters. (0)-36; 1.13; 147 2/5.

Doubtful. Mile and a quarter. (1)-48; 114; 1:50.3/5 2.26 3/5; 3.00.

Mr. Maskelyne's will:

Mr. John Nevil Maskelyne, she well-known entertainer snd illusionist, of St. George'e Hall, Langham-place, W., left £5,366. The testator gives all his interest in his partnership with Mr. Devant to his eon Novil; the lease of St. George's Hall and his. shares in Maskelyne and Devant to his two sons, Nevil and Edwin Archibald,

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SOCIETY OF ST. GEORGE HONGKONG.

quarters. (i)-35.3/5; 112; 150; NOTICE is hereby given of a 2.26; 3.2.3/5; 3.38.3/5; 4.12.

Conquest Dahlis, Mile and s

quarter. (o)-35; 1.11.1/5; 1.48;

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2.30.2/5; 3.4; 3.38; 4.15.

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Churchmouse. Mile and a half that Rule 5 of the Society shall qualification for this special work.

fessions who have an immediate -Times. (i)-37.2/5; 1.15; 3.2.3/5; 3.37.

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A boy just out of college, who Biamese Ost. Mile and three of the Society shall be vested in special study of gas engineering, The management of the affairs felt himself qualified for the quartera. (0)-40; 1.18.3/5, 1.53; the Committee. The Committee rode bicycle 200 miles to enlist There was a large gathering of 2.28; 8.2.3/5; 3.37.1/5; 4.14.1/5. shall consist of seven members in the gas sad flame regiment, billiard enthusiasts at the Shang-

Gentle Oat. Mile and three elected at each ordinary Annusi quarters. (0)-40; 1.16.3/5; 1.63; General Meeting; together, with and a university man, who was & bai Country Club to witness the 228; 8.2.3/5; 3.37.1/5; 4.13. the President, Vice-President, doctor of philosophy, spandoned fasl of the Amateur Billiard

Persian Ost and Wild Ost. Secretary, Treasurer, and all his work to enter this service.

Ohampionship between Kr: Mile and three quarters. (o). Past Presidents present from Beorailing for the air service Gordon Morris, of the Shanghai 40.2/5; 1.20; 1.56.2/5; 2.313/5; time to time in Hongkong, who is also very popalar, as in shown Club, and Mr. H. 8. Smyth, of 3.6.2/5; 3.41.2/5; 4.13.3/5.

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Old Ponies. Perfection Dahlia." Mile and in their body until the next or- quarter. Laet mile, (1)dinary Annual General Meeting, At meetings of the Committee 38.8/5; 1.18; 159.3/5; 2.38,

three shall form a quorum.

Spec. Last three quarters. (1), -38.2/51.15.2/5; 1.49.1/5.

of

To the management of the Star of Doon. Mile and three affairs of the Society shall be quarters. (i)-41; 124; 2.7; vested in the Committee. The

Committee sball consist 44; 3.20; 3.55.3/5; 4.27.3/5. Coronet Dahlia. Last half of ordinary Annual General Meet twelve members elected at each three quarters. (o)-33; 16.ing; together with the President. Attraction Dablia. Last three Vice-President, Decretary, Trea- quarters. (0) 37.1/5; 1.13,3/5; surer, and all Past Presidents present from time to time vin Hongkong, who shall be members of the Committee ex officio. The Committee shall have power to fill up any caaual vacancies that may occur in their body until next ordinary Annual General Committee three shall form & Meeting. At meetings of the

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defendant out. He saked what he had done with his watch, and defendant replied “You no pay

Sandy. Laat mile and a quarter dani danisme; Ino saYTY, aqjen e mater

om. Sergeant Floyd gave evidence of mile and a half. (1).-37; to the effect that he went to LL2.2/5; 1.47.2/5; 2.24; 255, -softhe hours of defendant and found pada the watch in a cake basket. In drawer he discovered, siz golf

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Windsor Dahlis. Mile and quarter. (o)-84 2/5; 1.9; L48 6/5; 2.16; 2.48.4/5.

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Dandy Dahlia. Kile. (0).-38; Defendant said a felephone

1.13; 149 3/5; 2.243

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Kalgan Chief, Vile and three was, at first received about the watch, but he did not quarters. (o)-40; 117; 1.54; know whether to believe it 2.30.2/53,4 3.38; 4.15- went home to his tiffa at Wan- Fairy Light Mile and a half. lezge na obni and was arrested by the (0)41; 121; 160; 2:36 318

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