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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1928.

SALE OF STEAM

~ LAUNCH.

"WAI HUNG AUCTIONED THIS MORNING.

4.The Valley Stakes-Winner $1,000, Second $300. Third $200. The steami launch Wat Hong For Subscription Griffins of this was sold by public auction by Mr. Mooting. Weight for inches as E. V. M. R. de Souza at the China per scale. Six Furluga.

"Auction Rooms, this morning for $5,800, the purchaser being Mr. Mr. Moon's O' Mogn

Chu Sing, a local merchant. (Mr. Wong) L Mr. Seth's Erstwhile

(Mr. Hoard) Mr. Richardson's Mavanagher

(Mr. Halmovitch) 3 Eight starters. Five lengths; six lengths.

Time:-1 min. 82.2/5th secs. Parl-Mutuel.---Winner, $12.10; 1st $5.20; 2nd $5.10; 3rd $6.60.

5. The Trial Plate.-Wiuber

GENEROUS GIFT TO UNIVERSITY.

MR. KWOK SIU-LAU'S CHEQUE FOR $50,000,

SPLENDID EXAMPLE,

The gift of a aym of $50,000 to The launch, which was sold the Hongkong University has made complete with all her machinery by Mr. Kwok Blu-lay, to be used and fittings, has a length of 17 feet in such manner as I.E. the Chan- and is 13 feet 8 inches wide, with cellor may, determine. • This hug in depth of 8 feet 8 inches. The been gratefully accepted, and the gross tonnage la 60.56 tons, while generous donor is to be informed the net tonnage is 41.20 tona, later as to the purposes to which

Starting at $4,000, with bids of the gift will be devoted. $200 each acceptable, the launch was sold to Mr. Chi for $5,800.

$750. Second $300. Third $160.M. Hawkins returned from For China Ponies, bona fide Manila on Saturday, and this Griffins of this Meeting. Weight morning her, men had a route for inches as per senle. Subscrip- march through Wanchal. tion Grifins of this Meeting allow

ed 6 lb. Winner of the Maiden Stakes 5 Ib. extra. (Jockey allow- ance). Entrance $10. Allowances accumlative. One Mile and a Quarter,

Mr. Hynes and Mr. Gordon

Mackie's Peck

(Mr. Heard)

Mr. L. Dunbar's Cons Bay

Mr. Eve's Boxing Eve

(Mr. Charles)

(Mr. Pete Hunt)

2

3

4

$31.00;

Pari-Mutuel.Winnor, 1st: $7.10; 2nd. $0.20; Ord.85.80.

Cheque Forwarded.

The letter from Mr. Klvok Sip- lau to H.E. the Governor, as Chan-

cellor of the University, offering the money is in the following

terms:

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49-51 Robinson Rond,

11th February, 1928.

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Your Excellency,

THE AMUSING ESCAPADES of a

scapegrace soldiers who escape from a prison camp to be carried off to the Land of Sheiks

TWO

ARABIAN KNIGHTS

Before this race, two jockeys

The good work which the Uni were thrown in false starts. Deep varsity of Hongkong is doing, in Water Bay first threw Mr. Charles, the face of financial difficulties, who, howevor, was not hurt and has impressed me, I have there was able to re-mount the pony and fore decided to offer Your Ex- take part in the raco. In another cellency a gift of $50,000. Would false start, Blackstone Hall (Mr. Your Excellency be good enough to Wong up) bumped against the accept the gift and to devote it to rails, bath jockey and pony falling. the University in such manner ad Also ran-Mr. Dynasty's Heir The latter then look fright and may seem to you to be in the in- Apparent (Mr. Haimoviton), Mrs. ran on to the sand course near the stitution's best interests. R. J. Paterson's Mish Mish (Mr.football stand, where it jumped to make this gift, because Frealize It gives me particular pleasure Stanton) and Mr. Ho Kom-tong's over into the grass course, break-how much the University owes to Artistic Hall (Mr. Wong).

ing down the rails in so doing and Your Excellency. Your Excellency Won by a head, with a neck be-charging into the crowd of Chinese is not only a scholar but a lover of

With tween second and third. Heir Ap-at this point. Eventually, the scholarship, and the Chinese have parent was fourth.

pony was got under by an Indian always reverenced learning, constable, and Mr. Wong, who was

I enclose a cheque and beg to unhurt, mounted.

When the subscribe myself as-Your Ex- ponies finally got away, Blackstone cellency's most dutiful servant, Hall was amongst them, but came

Time: 2 min. 40:3/5th secs, Pari-Mutuel.-Winner, $23.40; 1st. $8.10; 2nd. $12.00; 3rd. $8.10.

(Ed.) Kwok SIU-LAU.

A Splendid Example. His Excellency has replied as follows!

18th February, 1928. Dear Mr. Kwok 'Slu-lan; Both as Governor of this Colony,

G.--The Governor's Cup.-in Inst. Presented by His Excellency the At the conclusion of the race, Governor, with $600 added for there was a protest lodged against Winner, Second $300. Third the winner by the owner of Novem-, [$200. For all China Ponies her, for alleged boring, but it was Weight for inches as per seale. disallowed. Winners at this Meeting 5 lb. |extra. (Jockey allowance). En- 10. The Jockey Club Stakes.—

trance $10. One Mile and a Quar- I Winner $1,000. Second $300, and as Chancellor of the Univer

Third $200. For China Ponies.sity of Hongkong. I am deeply, Weight for inches as per senle, grateful to you for your generous Griffins of this Meeting allowed donation of $50,000 to the Univer- 5 lb. Winners at this Mesting sity. I gladly accept it on behalf 5 lb. extra. Allowances accumu- of the University. Please also Intive. (Jockey allowance). One accept my thanks for the courte. Mile and a Quarter.

ous and friendly reference to my-

iter.

Mr. L. Dunbar's Elliot Bay

(Mr. Maitland) Mr. Dynasty's King of Hearts

(Mr. Haimovitch)

1

2

Mrs. Priestley's Grande del Norte

(Mr. Pote Hunt) 3 Five starters. Many lengths; many lengths.

Times 2 min. 37.4/5th secs. Pari-Mutuel.-Winner, $8.40;

Mrs. E. L. Dunbar's Sitting. Bull

(Mr. Maitland) Mrs. R.J. Paterson's Ukelele

(Mr. Bulteel) 2 Mesars. Stanton and Reidy'a

half a length,

Ban Diego (Mr. Stanton) Nine starters. Four lengths: Time:-2 min. 16 seek.

Pari-Mutuel.--Winner,

1

3

$7.50;

1st. $5.50; 2nd. $6,40; 3rd. $6.90.

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1st. $5.10; 2nd. $5.30. Three minutes from Kowloon Wharf, Ferry and Railway Station. tirely, under English Management. Electfle Light and Fans throughout. Presented by the Officers of the 7.-The Garrison Cup.- Query

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Second $250. Third Mrs. J. II. OXBERRY, Proprietress. $150. For Subscription Griflius of any Season, Weight for inches 18 per Beile. Subscription 11.-The Kaigan Plate.-Winner Griffins of this Season allowed $600. Second $200, Third $100. 31b. Winners during 1927 of one For China Ponies, Subscription Race 7 lb.; of more than one 10 1h.; Grifins of this Meeting. Weight at this Meeting 1. extra. for inches as per scale. Winners Penalties and Allowances, accumu- b. penalty. (Jockey allow- lative. (Jockey allowance). En-ance). Entrance $10. Seven Fur trance $10. One Mile. Mr. Eve's Festive Eve

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APPEAL.

CANNOT BE UPHELD BY '

ASSOCIATION.

Owing to complaints received in respect of linesmen In last Satur day's Shield ties, the Hongkong Football Association has decided to appoint neutral lingamen for all future matches in the Competition.

The Chinese Athletic have ap- penied against the goal allowed to the K.O.S.B. from a free kick for "carrying," but it miny be pointed aut now that the referee is the sole judge of fact in any game, and the appeal cannot possibly stand..

game,

(Mr. Pole Hunt)} Mr. George's Horsford

(Mr. Heard) z Mrs. R. J. Paterson's Dobbin

(Mr. Bulter)). B Thirteen starters. A length; half, a length.

Time: 2 min. 11.3/6th secs.

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. Pari-Mutuel.-Winner, $35.80; Iat. $11.60; 2nd. $13.00; 3rd. $20,30.

longs.

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Major Lake's Dumfries

(Mr. Maitland) 1 Mr. H. B. L. Dowbiggin's

Ploughman (Mr. Pote Hunt) 2 Mrs. R. J. Paterson's Spinner

(Mr. Bulteel) 3 Nineteen starters. Two and a half lengths; one length.

Time:-1 min, 54 sees. Pari-Mutuel. Winner, $12.70; Ist. $6.20; 2nd, $6.40; 3rd, $9.90.

The Officials,

self in your letter of the 11th inst.

I very much hope that the splen did example which you have set may encourage others to help the University of Hongkong to over- come its financial difliculties and to widen its sphere of usefulness. When I have had an opportunity' of consulting the Vice-Chancellor and the Academic Authoritica, I which your very opportune gift will inform you of the purposes to will be devoted. Yours very sin cerely,

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EVENING PAPERS FOR THE PROVINCES.

London, Feb. 13. Lord Rothermere, in this morn- ing's Daily Mail announces the im- mediate formation of a company, "with large financial resources" to be termed "The Northcliffe News- papers Limited," for the publica tion of a series of evening news- papers in the Provinces. The

capital of £3,000,000 with the pos- Siraibility of an increase to £6,000,000.

Later.

The officials for the Mecting are company will be floated with a

Bernard, Mr. R. M. Dyer, Sir H. C.

It is now explained that deben- turca will be raised to £5,000,000,

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8.-The Chater Cup.-Presented with $1,000 added. Second $300. Third $200. For China Ponies, as follows: that have run in. at least three Patron. His Excellency Extra Meetings in Hongkong Cecil Clementi, K.C.M.G. during the Season 1927, one or Honorary Stewards.-His Excel- more of such meetings previous to lency Vice-Admiral Sir Reginald 1st July, 1927, and one or more Y. Tyrwhitt, K.C.B., D.S.O., D.C.L., besides £2,500,000 which will be subsequent to that date. Weight His Excellency Majur-General C. sued as £1 ordinary shares. Of for inches as per scale. Winners C. Luard, C.B., C.M.G., and Com-the latter shares, Lord Rothermere during 1927 of one race 5 b., of modore J. L. Pearson, C.M.G. is applying for 600,000. He will two races 7 lb., of three or more Stewards. Mr. H. P. White be the chairman of the company. races 10 lb. penalty. Subscription (Chairman), Hon. Mr. D. G. M.--Reuter. Griffins allowed & Ib. Allowances necumulative. (Jockey allow. Gollan, Hon. Mr. A. C. Hynes, Mr. anec), From the Two Mile Post Once Round and in. (About one mile 155 yards), Mr. Hau Un's Little Sit Tang Mr. R. M. Austin's Brigade Call

(Mr. Roza)

Messrs. Usher and Reidy'a Macao

(Mr. Maitland)

Benuty

(Mr. Usher) Ten starters. A head; a length. Time: 2 min. 23.2/5th secs. Pari-Mutuel.--Winner, $569.40; lat. $41.00; 2nd. $6.80; 3rd. $16.50.

M. T. Johnson, Mr. C. Gordon Mackie, R. J. Paterson, Mr. W. E. L. Shenton, and Mr. F. Sutton.

Stewards in Charge of Scales 1Mr. R. M. Dyer and Mr. W. E. L.

Shenton.

Judge-Mr. D, E. Clark.

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Assistant Judge--Mr. Tester,

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Starter-Mr. P. M. Hodgson.

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CAPTAIN" CUP WINNER.

The semi-final and final of the Captain's Cup competition for 1927 have been played at Fanling, resulting in the Cup going to „D. Forbes.

In the semi-finals, D. Forbes beat A. E. Lissaman (2 and 1), and F. J. de Rome beat T. Si Whyte- Second Starter.--Mr. W. D. Smith (8 and 1). Fiddes. Wilson.

In the final, played this week- Steward in Charge of the Pad-end, Forbes beat de Rome on the dock-Mr. F. Sutton.

laat green, by one up, after a close

9.-The Racing Stakes.-Winner Alves. $600. Second $200. Third $100.

Stewards in Charge of Pari- For Griffins of this Meeting and Mutuel-Hon. Mr. D. G. M. Ponies that have never won aBernard and Mr. C. Gordon

Handicapper. Mr. C. M. S. game.

There is, too, the question of penalising the K.0.5.B. for a re- Race. Subscription Griffins of Mackic. force's mistake wore it possible Weight for inches as per scale. Priestley.

Uls Meeting allowed 5 lb, Time KeeperMr. H. H. HA for the Association to upset a de- cision made in the conduct of the Winners barred. (Jockey allow-

Hon, Surgeon Dr. J. W. ance). Entrance $10. One Mile, The Association's power

Anderson. would be confirmed to ordering a Mr. Dynasty's Young Pretender Hon. Voterinary re-play, and a re-play is already

(Mr. Haimovitch) 1 Major F. Hogg, B.A.V.C., necessary. The match will be Mr. Eve's New Year's Eve

L. Reidy. played on Thursday afternoon on

Secretary.-Mr. Brown.

(Mr. Pote Hunt) 2

the Sookunpoo ground. "Wander- Mr. R. J. Paterson's November er."

(Mr. Bulteel): 3 A neck; fiva

Ten starters.

Time: 2 min. ^4.2/5tfi ́sec8,

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river 10 feet deep, 25 feet wide, und, 8,000 miles Song. 8. In the dunes of La Panne, Bernard twenty miles from Ostend. 9. Raven miles an hour, 10. The Royal Society." Induced George III. to send an expedition to Olahelte to observe the transit, and Captain Cook..who accompanied it quite furtuitously decided to extend the tour, and in so deleg élekevered Australla.. 11, 1769-70, 12, The launch of a

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