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THE MARATHON..

SEPOY WINS "TELEGRAPH“ CUP.

INDIANS SECURE MOST OF THE TROPHIES.

81. Sergt. Smith, Wilts.. 83. Sepor Joti Ram, Punjabis.

80. Gunner Sadhn H.N.S.U., R.G.A.

18.

91.

93. 96.

99.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.

Singh.

MONDAY. FEBRUARY 23. 1920.

Hugat Mohamed, Karim Baksh who had made it so extremely 7th and Ram Singh.

hard for him to obtain first place. The hard tussle at the Water It had been a fine race and she Front on the straight back to the had asked him to express the starting point resulted in the hope that those who were not defeat of Britten and Harris. It successful would put in a good was then seen that the Indians fight for the first prize next year were determined to displace them. (Applause), Whilst content in the early period of the race to let Britten make the pace, they began to show Harris Aggressiveness. was quickly put out of hig place by

Karim Baksh, whilst Britten came to grief a little later. The official Suntime was set as hour 1 min. 21.

$7. Pte. Spiller. Wilts. 88. Sepoy Mangal Singh, 74th Punjabis..

01. Sepoy. Munsha Singh. 74th With a sufficiently large num-Punjabis. ber of competitors to make it a

L. C. Ralph, Wilts. extremely exciting tussle, the

A. S. Davis, Alacrity. second Marathon Race in the

Stoker Williams, T. 15. history of the Colony Was

Pr. Hemming. Wilts. successfully held on Saturday,

H. W. Fraser, H.R. Police. under weather conditions that 97, Britten, Wits. were in every way favourable for

Inspector R.R. Wood. the runners and spectators alike.tary Board.

Speculation was rife in the 1. Pte. Davidson. Wilts, week preceding the event as to

102. 0. 8. Colgate, Hawkins. the likely winners of the chief us. Spor Feroz Khan. 7th honours of the event.

This Pejab Fear's race was invested with 196. Bugler Amar Singh. 74th more than ordinary interest Punjabis.

lange A

cumber of 15.

A. B. Evans, Hawkins. runners from the Army and Navy, Guaner Lal Khan, Hokisola and it was felt that opinion could not be expressed with confidence as to who would come out on top, in view of the many

by

+

new dark horses." Nevertheless the results went to strengthen the reputation of the Indians as being runners of wonderful

nore

Cheers and a "tiger" for Lady Rees Davies concluded the pro- ceeding.

DAY BY DAY.

We-lear that the s.5. Chang- -45 secs. when the first man shh, with other steamers, bas Teja Singh, appeared first at the been detained in Australia by a winning point amidst a burst of strike of engineers for some time applause and much excitement. His fresh condition was much

commented upon. Joti Ram and

past.

Dael Singh were second and To the list of medical practi- third respectively.

tioners there has been added the Teja Singh thus won the Cup name of Dr. Vicente Nicolas presented by the Honghong Tele-Atienza, Government Civil Hos- (graph, nineteen others who fol-pital, Bachelor of Medicine and the lowed him in being presented Bachelor of Surgery of with other cups. The winners of University of Hongkong. trophies were:--- Kaan.-17. Sepoy Teja Singh.

Is Marshall, Loxley & Co.

19),

B.G, A,

119

13.

- J16.

A B. Berman. Hawkins. Pt. Hardy, Wils

19

jell

Pt. H. S. Smith. Wilts Gunnar Jalan

22nd

... 14.

Punjabis

1922

Supay Maldub Khan, Tak 2-5%. Sepoy dog Ram.

Punjabis. Sinch.13–187. Sepoy Duld! Singh.

Kavita Buth-1.

Panjabis, 4-12 Nack Rattan Singh,

Panpalde.

Sepoy Nawab Khan, Punjabis.

74th 7th

#2nd

7th

stamina, able to stand the trials of Punjable.

the inclines which were a feature 124. Havillar Har

136 Gamer

H.A..., . . .

of the first half of the course... HAY Training alone could secure a win in this course, over which so many of the European and other runners came to grief.

124. Pte. Rogers. Wilts. 127. Pt King, Wiks

129

131.

133.

Cpl. Normon. Wilts. "A. B. Dalek. 1. 15.

P. Mask. WIN-,

Pat

The honours of the Marathon can be said to belong to the In- dians, as sixteen of them secured prizes out of the twenty offered. Their "big man" completed his Cab course in a time considered to be excellent, and he appeared at the finishing point seemingly in al- most as fresh a condition as when he started.

Due to sickness or from other

[6–65. Sugog Hem Singh, 7th

7-5.

1. C. Burden. Wilts. B. A. Hydder. In inn Rub.-22. Say Hiyat 3, 78

L'anjali- qug fuld Sach, Thà 9-9. Sogos Masia Singh, Tata

Pangalis. AIP-99, Inspecter R.R. Wool

Suitars and

paybe.

19, Gosur Hashu

15A, 5, 1, 8,6.3.

O, S. Willoughby, Hawkins, 144-SS, Vatner Sath i12. Gunner Thakar

H.R.S.H. R.GA.. Singh i causes, only S8 out of the totals... 4,A.

12-121 xDr Rur

of 143 persons who listed for the Spy Hazaa Sagh, 2221| race, faced the starter when the Punjalos "fall in" was sounded.

These were arranged in rows

of ten, and were instructed as to

the conditions, and the course.

The starters were:-

1. Gener Juma

H.... R.G.A.

2. Private Gry, Wilts.

THE RACE.

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Tah Pumpbis. 11-92. 1C italph, Witts,

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Singh,

The official time for starting. Spy Hz Such was 3 p.m.. but this was delayed 21 Panjabi. until 3.07 o'clock. The pace at the!

Alan commencement was maintained

Gammer Jalan H.K.S... R.G.A.

Khan,

i

at an easy trot, but when the 1775. Sepp Arjan Singh, in incline up Garden Read was

3, L. Stoler Fainy. Hawkins. Inegotiated the men began to string list.

6. Sepoy Blah Had Khan. Tak

Punjabis.

f. Pro. Hizeins, Wilts,

.. Seps. Sawab Khan. 7 Punjabi.

Singer Sher Khun. ..

1. The White,

out. The first man to fall out want. Stoker Williams, L. 15, F. B. Mahommed, who fell sick 995, conner Karim Bukhsh, by the wayside" near Government 1.K.S.B., 1.0.A.

By the Korea Mara, which left to-day for America, there left the members of the Universal Film Company who are returning to Shanghai. The C.mpany chose an unfortunate time in making their visit to this Colony, as the

NOTICE..

Open Billiard Championship of the Colony 1920, held under the auspices of the Victoria Ferea tion Club.

Games in the Preliminary rounds will start at 8.30 pm.

Admission 50 cents. Sailors and Soldiers in uniform

House. The leaders were then. It was unfortunate that after gathered in a bunch, the others having put up such a placky show. weather conditions which are half price; members free. .. trailing behind. When Caine Road Britten could not secure any of unfavourable for film-making,

R. H. B. MITCHELI,

Hon. Secretary.

was reached, the number of comthe principal trophies. He finish-bave upset their calculations. 10. Sepoy S MOBI, TAh petitors was appreciably di- Punjabis

minished by others who had seventh. Nevertheless, much They have decided to finish the 7th dropped cut. Lee-Cal. Britten. Praise is due to him for his efforts remainder of the picture. Petals Hongkong, 22nd February, 1920,

handicapped

was by of Lao Tze." at Shanghai, pending

12. Sepoy Mussardi.

Punjab.

1. Pto. F. Martin, Wilts,

I Po. Fasthand, Walk-

18.

Pt Day, WIES

19.

Club

20.

ولمة

he

of the Wilts, headed the file the fact that he was of lesser the calling at that port of the

by a good lead which -he stature than the Indians. Three Tenyo Maru. when they will

maintained for the greater part others of his regiment namely return by the Japanese best to of the course. A bunch of sever- Ralph. Thomas and Williams. America. M. Sadie, Indian Renal Indian ranners followed in were among the first twenty.

and further behind came Inspector R.R. Wood of the Sanitary De-Inspector Wood, who was second in last year's Marathon, had to be 22. Sepoy lligat Mobi. Titpartment. taking it easy, followed

content with tenth place. Punjabis.

by several others,

Pie Humphries, Wilte.

26,

A. B. Nonian, Hankins,

20.

A. B. Johnsen. Hawkins,

20.

1. C. Drew, Wins

31.

Pte. Senft. Wit».

32.

Ite. Minus, WHR-

23.

It', Îlonitain. Wijt-,

34.

Pte. Davey, Wah--

Pte. Saak. Wike,

30.

Erie Carr, Jardin May.

son & Ch.

11

Pte. Corbin, WODS.

1. C. Npr. Wilts.

41. G. 3. Hyler, Indian on Club.

12.

Naick Rattan Singh, and Punjabis.

44. S. B. Mokond. Kowloon. 45. A. B..Watson, Hawkins,

4. Seung Battan Singh. Tith Punjabis

47. Sepoy Teja Sinh,

Punjabis.

4

LC. Ihnberd, Wilts.

A2,

Gunner Hudson, R.6.A,

53.

Pie. Bridewell, Wilts,

11.

Pie: Woodward, Wilts.

Sall maintaining the Same

well behind.

The officials were as follow:-- Judge: Mr. H. J. Gedge.

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and in explanation of the non- rocovery Inspector mentioned that these

of the money, the BANKING CORPORATION. thieves worked together, in num- ber, and successfully stole the article by passing it from hand to

The junction of Pokfulam and Chief Umpire: Chief Preventa Jubilee Road, which marked the tive Omeer J. C. Wildin. point where the course switched! Starter: Major Rapson, D.S.O.

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TH

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Notice is hereby given that the Ordinary Yearly Meeting of the Shareholders in this Corporation the official time at this stage!

Shortly after the conclusion of haud. Sentences of six months will be held at the City Hall, being given as 33 minutes.

The the race, the trophies, prominent and three months with a hiding Hongkong, on Saturday the 28th signed on they will not be leader was looking quite comfurt-amongst which was the Holony inflicted with the birch were day of February 1920, at noch, March, or able and had

increased his Telegraph Cap, were presented by respectively indicted on the two for the purpose of receiving the recognised. lead to a considerable extent. Lady Rees Davies. who con-defendants. Shortly afterwards. Rattan Singh gratulated the winners in turn. hove into sight, preceding a Subsequently, Mr. Gedge hand-

warm of other runners in thee to Lady Rees Davies, persons of Ram Singh, Munsha charming little replica of the. New York, Jan. 14 After a) The Register of Shares of the a spirited debate in the House of Corporation will be closed from Singh, Tega Singh, Joti Ram. Telegraph Cup, enclosed in Dele! Singh and four other Indi- handsome case.

Representatives yesterday it was Monday the 16th February, to ans. A few seconds later Real.:

Sir William Rees Davier, decided to inquire into the awards Saturday 28th February 1920. Wood and six Indians negotiated replying on behalf of bis of medals and. decorations to (both days inclusive), during the bend, and at short intervals wife said he wished to thank the officers and men of the army which period no transfer of shares in a file the others followed thus: Hongkong Boxing Association during the war. It was alleged can be registered. Hazaru Singh, Thomas. Payne, for that very beautiful replica of by severe members that more Masaddhi Singh, Jumma Khan, the cup which had just been medals had,

awarded Day, Quick, Battan Singh, doti handed to her as a memento of to "lobby loungers" and other Ram, Amar Singh, B. A. lyder, the afternoon's proceedings. It armchair officers in the War Harris, Jahan Khan, Rooney, had indeed been a very fine race, Office in proportion to their Kye, Hudson, Higgins, G. A competition which had been numbers than to those who served 65. Sepoy Rani Singh. Hyder, Nadra Singh, Martin, and well worthy the rame of al in the front line. The Disting Hongkong, 10th February 1920.

Marathon Race. It had uished Service. Medal had been

that was shown

the men of cheapened and ridiculed by the set more keenly by the leaders Hongkong possessed lots of bold and brazen manner in which and their order was constantly grit in them and it proved, it had been passed out to those

that the changed, except in the case of too,

Association who belonged to the elect, declar- Britten, who still maintained was doing good work, not only ined the member who proposed the HONGKONG CRICKET CLUB. February 1920 to Saturday the bis lead. Harris outdistanced placing boxing on a firm and resolution in favour of an inquiry

55. Sepey Arjun Singh.

Punjabis.

DS. Sepos Gulbakeh Singh,. 74th Punjabis.

GO.

50. L. Tel. Conway, 1, 9.

Pte. Pearce, Wilts..

Punjabis.

70. Pte. Quick. Wilts.

66. L. C Jackson, Wilts:

60. Cpl. Harris, Wits,

72. Gunner Nadra Singh,

H.K.S.D., R.G.A.

-73. Pte. Fielding, Wilts.

H..S.., H.G.A.

-76. Gunzer

77. Cpl. Romey, Wilts. 1-

three others.

In the run home! pace

been

Amar Singh, his immediate rivals and at proper basis, but also in fostering into the matter. At the present Kennedy Town attained third athletics by establishing the ex-moment the Senate is preparing place. The following were notic-cellent race they had witnessed to investigate the awards of naval ed to be closely competing that day. Lady Rees Davies decorations following, the com- with him-Rattan Singh, Teja desired to congratulate the win-plaints of Admiral Sims and. Singh, Nawab Phan, Joti Ram.ner of the afternoon and those other high officers.

70. Stower Payne, Hawkins,

Mehar Singh

80. Gunner.

1.K.S.C., B.G.A.

By Order of the Court of.

Directors,

N. J. STABB,

Chief Manager.

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28th day of February 1920 both days inclusive....

Dated this 16th day of February 1920. By Order of the Board, GIBB LIVINGSTON & CO. Agente.

A Quaчtity of Valuable House- hold Furniture particulars from catalogue)

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Terms cash on delivery.

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he said it 'all off."

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