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The House of Quality & Service
Friday,
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
September 8, 1939.
LAST BATCH OF AUSTRALIAN PONIES
ALL CONSIGNMENTS
BEST OF
Increased Cost Of $100
Each To Owners Appears Justified
(By "Captain Foster")
At the Hongkong Jockey Club stables last week the drawing of the Australian subscription ponies to be raced in 1940 was held before a large crowd of owners and followers of the turf, the numbers from the drum being picked out by Lady MacGregor and Mrs. A. E. Grasett.
A list of the draw is "appendedbelow: Pony No.
8 Dr. Lee Shin-kee
Ches
Sire
Culcair Brown M.
Brown
Caravis Cistercian
Graculus
Ches. M.
Bay
Bay M.
Bay M.
Hay
M.
Ches. M.
Bay M.
Bay M. Brown M.
Ches 61.
ilay M. Bay
Ches. M Brown M. Bay M.
Stare
Carma Younger
Little Toy
Canterbury King Lynnregis Powers Court Brewan Sum King Kingspear
Double Court
Dinarth Jim PARE Darleyspear Graculus Chocolate
Double Court
Midnight Frolle
Owner Monestoy Neerlandia
"
Mrs. Pearce
7 15.
Y. Liany!
if
Eu Tou-sen
D
Li and Edgar
10
10
Gredka
1 L
Vitaja
19
1
14. Winner
Ches.
15
Lat
Bay M.
16 1 W.
Buy M.
17
c. W. K.
1
1. Heidy
19 Wayfoo
***
G. Tinson
Sum King
Chau Bros.
Polycaste
22 0. K.
Bay M.
Wedge
23 Kwong Hing-wang
Ches. M.
24
J. F. Macgregor
Chex. M.
Monash Valley
25 Dymsly
L Bros.
22
Hu
BAY
20
Julin Peei
Bay
30
D.
Andrew Julinstone
**
S. W. Chara
Brown
Weeton
Bay
34
Off to School
in
H. Y. Chuong
Bay M.
35
Mrs. Eu Tong-zen
Bay
36
Choice
Brown M.
Marber
30
Y. L. Y.
Bay
30
Mr. and Mrs. Stanton
Bay M.
41 Tennis
+12
5. L. K.
43
1. W. S.
15 Diamonds
San
Lá Po-chun
47 Yan Man
40
S.
T. Williamson
30
BATA SHOES
WHITE, BROWN, GREY OR
BLACK
CANVAS SHOES
WITH RUBBER SOLES
Prices: 60c., 70c. and 80c.
WHITE CANVAS SHOES
WITH STRAPS AND. RE-
FINED RUBBER SOLES
Prices: $1.20, $1.50 and $1.90
Rata
Roľný
25 Quartermaster
דיי
48 Lucky
Mrs. IL Y. Chuonli
51 Dr. S. N. Chau.
53 Y. 11.
La Shiu-bang
Shields and Stanton
57 Mrs. A. E. Grmett 58 E. S. K.
S. W. Le
50 5.
60 Lee Bros.
01 L. Dunbar
62 S. M. K.
63 J. H. Jessen
GA
Cocoa
THREE REJECTED
It has always been the custom for
to ship along a few
Ches. M. Ches. M.
Bay M.
Brown M. Ches, M.
Ches
Bay M. Bus M. Ches. M. Ches. M. Bay
Hay Bay
ches. M.
Hay M.
Brown M. Brown M. Brown M. Brown M. Bay M.
Ches.
Ches. Ches. 31. Ches, M. Brown
Chea, M.
Bay M.
Bay M.
Ches, M.
Hebris
Monash Valley Grand Alliance Spearfeel Modest Morn Tresco Black Adder Check Sum King Brewan
Caravis Lornin Caravis
Caravis
Comus
Chrysolucus Caravis
Prince Claro
Pallensis
Third
King
Magnesiu
Excitement Barleyspear
Lorain Civiilan Civilian Magnesia Seabound Pacolet
Farr
George Graves Double Cour!
Graculus
Double Court Double Court Comanche Balmerino
those of previous seasons, and there
are 45 mures against 10 geklings.
of Mr. J. F.
M. W. MacGradi Hongkong's loss la Bermuda's
pain.
RUGGERITE
LEAVING COLONY
M. W. MacGrath
VISIT OF INDO-CHINA SOCCER XI POSTPONED
(By "Abe")
Hongkong_football enthusiasts may not be able to have the pleasure of seeing the combined Haiphong-Hanoi soccer team in action after all. The team, which was due to arrive in the Colony yesterday, did not do so.
Only the manager of the team, |-- Mr. Sammy Tsang, arrived by the s.3. Canton and he explained to umetals of the Eastern Athletle Association, sponsora of
of the visit, that the present international situation had caused some doubts in Indo-China as to the advisability of sending a team to the Colony at the moment.
He has been sent here by the Indo-
Sanchez, Ampon
Will Play U.S.
China soccer authorities to discuss Davis Cup Stars
Un
matters with the Eastern officials.
decided to now it is not yet whether to call off the whole visit or merely postpone it. An omelal of the Eastern Athletic Association told me this morning that a cable had already been sent to Indo-China, and pending a reply he could not say
Goes To Bermuda dentely one way or the other.
Local rugby eireles will regret to learn that M. W. MacGrath, the Club
full-back, has been
Transferred
MAY COME NEXT WEEK But the Eastern A. A. are trying to persuade Indo-Chins to send a team here next week.
Mr. Sammy Tang is the former 10 Eastern
Bermuda ayl will be leaving theiing in Indo-Per he is now work-
morrow.
He
played in
Colony by the President Pierce to several representative matches while in Hongkong a couple of seasons ago and is partly responsible for arrang- ing the tour.
NEW YORK, Aug. 31. (UP), The Filippines Davis Cup players will have to meet the United States cup stars as their first opponents in the nailonl singles lennis championships at Forest Hills, Long opening at Island,
Sept. 7
Ilges, mainstay of the
2 Dayla Cup squad, will
meet Fellelsimo Ampon of the Philippines in the second round. Both drew first-round by,
the
meet Best
Frankie Parker wilt Amado Sanchez in round,
Since he came Hongkong from Singapore two years ago, MacGrath Three matches had been arranged has been turning out regularly for for the visiting team in the Colony, the Hongkong F.C. ist XV, first as a first against Enstern, second against three-quarter and later as full back, the Chines Federation and the third Hockey A most versatile player, he has also Blled the Dy-hull position when the occasion arose.
During his two-year lay in Hong- kong, MacGrath has held the post of Assistant Armament Supply Officer ni H. M. Dockyard. A cable arrived a few days ago notifying him of his transfer to Bermuda,
against the Rest of the Colony.
Bowls Teams A Successful
For Saturday
Year For Association
The following will represent the Civil Service C.C. in the Lawn Bowls MacGrath's chcury mature has League (First Division) against the earned him many friends in Hong-Kowloon C.C. at Happy Valley to- kong and they will all wish him and morrow! Mrs. MacGrath the best of luck trimmitt and F. Jones (skip); S. reported when the Annual Meeting their new sphere of activities.
INDIAN CRICKET "FIND"
Claims Of Fast Bowler
London.
A generally satisfactory year and
E. W. Simmonds, J. Deakin, A. W. an improved financial position were
Eccleshall, W. J. Burling, L. A. of the Hongkong Hockey Association Collyer and II. Strange (skip); R. R. was held in the West Lounge of the Davis. I. R. Wood, M. N. Rakusen European Y.M.C.A. yesterday. and J. Hollidge (skip).
INDIAN TEAM
The following will represent the Indian R.C. in their away match
against the Club de Recreio "A" at
3.30 p.m.:
Mr. A. A. Dand was re-elected" President. In his absence last night Mr. G. E. R. Divelt presided.
The
Annual Report recorded that, because of the nature of the duties
of the naval
representative, the D. M. Khan, A. M. Wahab, M. Y,
Council had deelded to allow the Adai and A. R. Dallah (skip); J.
for naval attendance of substitutes loosen. S. M. Rumjahn, A. R. Minu representatives only, Lt. Gunner and A. K. Minu (skip); A. H. Rum had been appointed to the place of fahe. A. Baker, A. O. Madar and M. Lt. Carver, who had resigned his 1. Abbus (skip).
H. COTTON ON GOLF RULES
In peruskig the list of sires I was; Yel another candidate, for All- the suppliers
is about to extra cobs and it may be of interest glad to find that the chestnut pony India cricket honours
Messrs. Shields Teave for Indin-Devraj Puri, the to know that only three out of the No. 55. drawn by ensignment of 64 ponies were re- and Stanton, was by Pacolet, who Punjab fast bowler, who has spent
the Stewards of the Hong-is the father of Strathroy. A full the past three years in England. He Open jected by
Macgregor's is a son of Mr. B. R. Pur), a widely and kong Jockey Club. It was the big-history gest batch of Australian ponies im- charger is not necessary here, but known Lahore barrister.
collected to date $12,350. ported since its introduction; in fact his pony three times more than the first trial The jaint drawers of No. 55 should
of 20 animais landed be pleased with their moke. consignment
LIKELY ONES here for the 1931 Annual Carnival. It will be recalled that the Stewards limited this year's order to sixty
bed
for by just one over 80.
At one time some Chinese owners
section
story short, the tide has now turned
GARMENTS the number of subscription griffins
ON SALE
CHINA BUILDING Ground
(opp. Hongkong Hotel)
B Poddar Street. Tel 21040.
THE
are
Double
known Court is well
1034-35
was
that my
But as
position as naval
and
to
help they had given in placing equip-
representative be- cause of his departure from the Colony. Lt. Douglas, Army Vice- President, had also resigned; Lt. W. Hook had filled the vacancy.
The Secretary, Mr. R. Henderson. bad left the Colony for good, Mr. D. T. Smith had been elected in his place. A letter of thanks for his good work had been sent Mr. Henderson, Winner Henry Cotton,
of the
The Report, which was unanimous- Golf Championship in 1934
closed with thanks ly adopted, in News of the people, organisations, and clubs for 1037, writes
of golf World, "Rules
receive ་་་
strange interpretations sometimes. Puri came into prominence in In-I read that Miss Pam Barton teedment, grounds, and furniture at the dia as fast bowler when he was at up in front of the discs when quall-disposal of the Association.
The financial statement disclosed American women's Government College, Lahore, and tying for the
penalised an excess of income over expendi- captained the Punjab University XI championship. She There are Ave offsprings by Dou- in the winter of 1035-36. Even one stroke. I thought the penalty ture of $31.87, which was appro- he was
not friated as follows-Reserve against disqualification. She
bad and doubtful debta account, $5; ut the actual amount sub-ble Court and all are mares (four prior to that date, however, one in this offence, however.
No. 13 was had played against the M.C.C. dur- the members was chestnuts and a bay).
drawn by Ellandre, No. 19 by the in their
tour of India. "Several times in big events this interport fund account, $23.91; car-
year I thought
partners ried forward, $3.66.
Election of Officers Wayfoong, No. 58 by S. W. Lec. No. When the late Maharaja of Patiala
by L. Dunbar and No. 62 bay brought an Australian XI to India drove off in front of the dises and The election of officers for the en- were not in favour of these animals
by S. M. Kong. They are in 1935-36, Puri appeared against might have exposed them. from
the Antipodes owing to the
lovely animals, the youngest being Ryder and his men with moderate it means such a little advantage and suing year resulted: dimculty of breaking them. There No. 1, a three year old, drawn by success in two matches, including is a difficult thing to prove unless
the lee peg remains in the ground, Presint, Mr. A. A. Dand: Vice
Lt. G. W. Hook, RA.. was also some prejudice in another Mr. L. Dunbur.
one of the unofficial Tests. could not that the ponies
see these things. Rev. J. R. Higgs, and Commander Arriving in England in the follow-it is best not to
ry, H.N.; Honorary Secre- of beginning un Milner-Barry, Besides, the risit stand much racing. To cut the long
Mr. D. T. Smith; Honorary offsprings have performed ex- ing summer, Purl quickly jumped argument would probably be almost tary,
club
to oneself than to Treasurer, Mr. A. M. Xavier; Civi in favour of the Australian cobs and ils of the racing fraternity, for all
more upsetting I the culprit. know that it is Han Council representatives, Messrs. they certainly provide better racing. ceptionally well at Happy Valley, into prominence in London
1 enumerate below a list showing and the best four were Derby Day ericket circles as a member of the $5,750), Centre Court ($4-strongest side ever fielded by the
His possibilities against the rules of the game but G. E. R. Divett, A. E. P. Guest, J.
although I might win an event by Gonsalves, and Mr. L. Tyler. (won 650), Double Finesse (55,000) and Indian Gymkhana.
u fellow were clearly foreseen, and he had
The Army and Navy ployers have Courting Eve ($4,883). In 1935 St. imported since 1931:
competitor proving that Klits did not face the start, but in the good sense to correct a faulty and teed up about three inches out to elect their own representatives.
to the 1937 Such Fun collected $300 and and prodigiously long run 1931 20 panles drown
Bravado made $150. The last two wicket. Cutting it down to 12 or side the line between the discs, were geldings and therefore all the 14 paces, and curing himself of a should hesitate to claim. I should big wins were by the mares I am midway interruption which used to prefer somebody else to do this type
the five new mares will be detract from his speed, Purl suc- of "dirty work".
Actually many players are prominent at the big meeting.
Iceeded in maintaing his great pace (which definitely admitted him into The sire of Corkleroi ($1,850) is the category of "fast bowler") and Brewan, who sired No. 10 bay mare drawn by Gredka and No. 34 boy mare owned by H. Y. Chuong. No. Rooty-Hill Derby was first run in 20 belonging to John Peel was Mo- 1032, but if the classic event hai dest Morn, who sired victory Day cent to pay for their hay and corn. been introduced ย year carlier,, ($1,050) und the form book shows True Blue, Hellum and Schmetter- Woodland Stag would have annexed that the pony- was very good over ling were sired by Polycaste and the last named pony managed to collect the Blue Riband without any oppo-short distances.
the above list altion. However
By Tresco, Little Vic (1034) was only $100. It is, however, hoped new lot of maiden for unseating Chinese that the 1040 shows that the importation of Aus-a bad Judy
the above tralian ponies was quite steady from riding boys and jockeys, but her mures and geldings by
Cross (1935) an- sires will turn out to be good 'uns. 1938 to 1938 averaging 40 odd per sister, Southern
Caravia, who is a sire' unknown to suddenly naxed a couple of races, closing the year, but the barometer
The us, is well represented by ponies jumped up to 55 ponies this season season with a credit of $1,200. and it looks that there is not much stable (D.L.) has drawn pony No. Nos. 1. 35, 37, 38 and 42 and they chance for the mercury to be 30 by Tresco and the young brown are a nice bunch. Fony No. 23 by Midnight Frolle is a good trotter and much higher than 80 on account of mure is not a bad mover.
the Stewards. the limitation by
Mrs. Pearce has drawn a bay geld- when she puts on a few pounds more Owing to the size of our race track Ing No. by Carma Younger who of flesh and fat, the mare will be am of the opinion that 00 pontes was the sire of Buck and Gemma of another animal. Personally I like are beyond the limit and I shall not the 1934 class and Canberra Girl Nos, 36 and 50, both sired by Lorain The latter started and the two brown mares have the be surprised to see that the Sydnev of the 1936 lot. Maiden Stakes being divided into twice, but the other two never came making of first class 1acers. All the
under the starter's orders.
ponies are at present lucking in sub- stance and strength and in the clr- UNSUCCESSFUL SIRES This bunch of ponies, which will
There are a few more sires known cumstance is pretty hard to say who
has the best flower of the flock. be seen in action at the 1940 Annual Meeting, has cost each owner on to the racing fans, but the offsprings
It is interesting to relate that thera! additional $100 and the advance were never in the limelight. Fairy
not a single progeny in 1940's: over last season's price was for an (1935) by Groculus, Mount Pilatus is Improved type of animals. The in- (1935) by Black Adder and Broad- bunch by Tom McCarthy, who sired! and Caridia- by Seabound re- Lucky Lad, Chiltern crease was certainly fasuled: in way Bill (1936)
Floor
1940
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