CLASSIFIED
1163 WAS A LUCKY NUMBER
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place in the Hopeful Stakes, first event after the fiffin ndjournment, In the comparatively, slow time of 2.24%, with For All Time third five lengths behind. Part-mutuel divid- ends in the event gave only nominal ten vent prolit on 6 $5 investment.
Drizzla Sets In
Shortly after the end of the lin adjournment a heavy drizzle set in, driving race-goers to seek shelter in the grand-atards and boxes.
The rainy conditions hare further cased the track.
Now Record
The fourth day's racing at the Walsh, Ltd., Hongkong | Valley opened to-day in" drizzling Travel Bureau or from the Publishers, weather, with an attendance much South China Morning Post, Ltd., smaller than that of preceding days. Wyndham Street.
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Consignees are hereby informed that their goods with the exception of Opium, Treasure and Valuables are being landed and stored into the Godowns of the Hongkong Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd., Kow-
The track was soft as a result of
Jasi night's rain, and it was not anti- cipated that the five records alrendy net up at this meeting would be bettered.
Nevertheless, Mount Hope Bay opened the day's racing by setting up a new six furlong record in the Grandstand Stakes by entering home six lenghs ahead of Eve of Folly to win by six lengths in 1.21.2, clipping 25th seconds all. the previous record held by Rosé Eleet.
loon, whence delivery may be ob-Annual Meeting to be considered, it tained Immediately after landing.
All claims must be seni in to me on or before 1st March, 1940, or they will not be recognized,
Damaged Puckages Will be examin- ed by the
Company's Surveyor Messrs: Goddard and Douglas in the presence of the Consignees at 10 a.m. on Monday 20th February, 1940.
With two more days racing in the "ppears possible that a new record may be set up-a record number of recordai
Five record times hou already been set atnce Saturday and another old record had been equalled, before to-day's racing.
Conationces must have a Revenue Entries from the Moller stable have Oficer in attendance when any duti-run away with most of the records able goods are examined by the Com-f this inveting, Rheylight set a new pany's Surveyors.
No Fire Insurance will be effected by us in any case whatever,
IL OIL. Agent,
time of 1.04.3 for the event from the 14 Mile post on Monday and this time was bettered yesterday by Spleylight, who did the distance in 1.02.4.
Altogether, the Moller stable claims four of the six new records, one of
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.then being the Derby,
HONGKONG CRICKET
CLUB
TENNIS TOURNAMENT 1940
Entries close on Saturday, 24th February, 1940, at 6 p.m.
FOR THE PROTECTION OF CHILDREN
What to do to help a child
Anyone knowing of a child who |
A comparison of the records set al the 1039 and current Armual Meet Ings is interesting:
1939
Malden Slakes (6 furlongs) 1234 by Rose Elect
China Stakes (From 11⁄2 mile post;
1.05 by Desert Chief Wong Nel-chong Stakes (mic)
58.3 by Purtrush Hongkong Derby (11⁄2 miles) 2.65.2 by Rose Elect
1940 Malden Stakes (0 furlongs) 1.22.4 by Spicylight,
Sydney Madden Stakes (6 furlongs) 1.10.2 (record equalled) by Far View.
has been assaulted, neglected, or Lusitano Cup (From 11⁄2 mile
-treated in a manner likely to cause unnecessary suffering or injury
to health, or knowing of a parent
post). 1.04.3 by Racylight.
Hongkong Derby (14 miles).. 2.50.4 by Satinlight,
who le seeking advice on any matter Chater Cup (From 11% mile post) concerning
child, would be doing1.02.4 by Spicylight, (betters Racy-
an act of kindness by communicating light's time in Lusitano Cup). at once with-
The Hon. General Secretary, H.K.S.P.C., Old City Hall,
The Inspector, 49, Pokfulam Road,
1st Boor.
The Inspector, 02 Stono Nullah
2nd. Floor.
Lane,
The Inspector, 12, Sal Yeung Choi St.. Kowloon.
The Inspector, 52, Argyle SL Kowloon.
be
All further steps will be taken, and expenses borne, by the Society,
The Informant's name will kopt strictly private, except in cases where malice is proved,
THE LUCKY NUMBERS
FROM PAGE ONE.
No. 4210
$448 3401
RACE #
$2,771.00 701.50 305.00 Unplaced ponies ($50 each): Nos. 3080, 4794, 4047, 2935, 3005, 3567, 4724, 5280, 2152.
RACE 7
No, 4094
$3,088.00
3303
2554
876.80 438.40
Rooty Hill Derby and Sports Club Cup. 2.41.4 by For View.
1-12.00 NOON-GRAND STAND STAKES-Winner 11,000. Second $400, Third 1250 For China Pontes, bona fide
Wednesday,
Griffins of this Meeting-Weight-for trclas as per scale. Winners barred. Allowance. Entrance £10. BIN Jockey Furlangs, L. Dunbar's MOUNT HOPE BAY 151 lb. (D. Block) Mrs. J. H. Toɛgart's CRAIGAVAD 161 lb. (C. Encarnaco) Eve's EYE OF FOLLY 153 b...
B. A. Proulx 1 Nine Startern, Won by Six lengths; many length. Time-1.212. A record, Parl-mutuel.-Winner $6.60. I'laces $3.10; $5.10; 15.10.
2-12.30 PM-100CHOW HANDICAP. --First Sectioni-Winner $750. Second $300, Third $200, For China Panies classi- lied "C" Class as at 31st December, 1000. Winners at this Meeting barted. Jockey Allowance. Entrance $10, Six Furlongs,
Cal's NATIONAL PRIDE,135 lb.
(H. M. Botelho)
1 S. W. Lee's BOOLAT BAY 163 lb.....
(G. P. Gram) 2 Billy's ROSE QUEEN 150 13.
(W. G. Poy) 3
Twelve Starters, Won by short head; two lengths. Time.1273,
Pari-inutue)-Winner 520.10; $17.20; $25.50.
$100.00, Places
31.90 M-LADIEN PURSE-Pro- sented with $750 added for Winner. Second 300. Third $200. A Handicap for Australian Subscription Ponies classified *** Class at t 1st December, 1934. Winners at this Meeting barred. Jocky Allowance, Entrance #15. Once Round (About 7 Furlongs 49 Yorda),
LT.FI AJAX 144 ¡b, .... 18. C. Llang) 1 Unplaced ponics ($50 each): Nos. | Ellander's HAPPY LANDINGS 145 lb. 3514, 3844.
(W. H. S. Davia) 2 Jensen's PUMPERNICKEL 150 lb...
(B. A. Proulx) a Twelve Starters, Won by short head; the same, Time 1:30.1.
RACE 8.
No. 200
16
$940 2742
$3,351.00
957.00 470.80
RACE 1
No. 2552
•
1330
*
$3,058.40 654.30 2014
054.30 Unplaced ponies ($50 each): Nos. 4253, 6379, 1010, 4339, 1426, 1381, 2443,
Abbey Service For
· Lord Tweedsmuir
Pari-muluet. Winner $281.20; $00.00; $13.70; $9.20,
(-1.30 M.-JOCKEY Cur.-Winner $750. Second 306. Third $200. A CHD valued $100 will be presented to the win- ning Jockey, A Handicap for Chine Ponies classified "E" Class as at 3ist December. 1039. To be ridden by Jockeys who have not won ten races anywhere at any time. No Whips or Spurs allowed. Entranco $5. One Mile,
Sunnyside's BOGEY 140 lb.
(Chiu Ki-fan) 1 Mew, Hall's GOG 101 lb. b. R. Sadick Italerisida's VALGRÖUS 100 lb.
(IL. M. Wood)
Fitteen tariers, Wen by four lengths; 14 length. Time.-.00.7.
$51.00.
Part-mutuel. Winner
$13.20; $34.50; $12.
2
3
Places
LONDON, Feb. 20 (Neuler)----[n
$3.00 the House of Commons 10-day, Mr.
P.M.-HOPEFUL STAKES. Winner $1,000. Becond 1400. Third $250, Anthony Eden said that memorial For China Pantes, vona fue Crimine of rervices for the late Lord Tweed- this Meeting, Weight for inches as per smuir urc being
in cate. Winners of one race. §. ib.; of twu arranged Westminster Abbey and St. Giles, 71b; penalty, Jockey Allowance. Entranc $10. One and a Cathedral, Edinburgh; to take place | Quarter Miles,. on Thursday:
*Ciro's RACYLIGHT 100 th,
(R. D. Moller) I Marber's GRETAKA 181 in.
(G. P. Gram) 2 Li Po-chun's FOR ALL TIME 101,1b
(P. Y«T. Weij
The funeral will be private, Mr. Eden added that he was suro the House would wish him to take this opportunity ‘of paying tribute to the great services which Lordd Tweedsmuir had rendered to Impiro", and of expressing deep sympathy with his family,
RAI
the
• Dead Heat.
Seven Starters.
*
Won by dead heat;, five lengths, Time.24.4, Part-mutuel-Winner 13.10. Placos $5.10: $5.10; $3.30.
'HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
February 21, 1940...
HONGKONG PREPARES:
Bolow wo publish further photo- graphs of a now These
sorios, specially taken by Norman Soong, of Hongkong's defenco preparations.
photographs will appear daily in the "Telograph”.
MUCH HARD LABOUR and tons of concrete go into the making of defence works for Hongkong. Coolle labour is well paid.
A MILITARY ESTABLISHMENT under construction in Hongkong. The construction branches of the military are kept busy at new fortifications and building accommodations for the new reinforcements in the Colony.
Political Crisis In Sweden
KING GUSTAV V MAY ABDICATE
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH”-----
|
Commons Cheers The Anzacs
Eden's Statement Warmly Received
“This Admirably Conducted Opération”
Premier on The Altmark Episode
LONDON, Feb. 20 (Reuter). In the House of Commons to-day, the Prime Minister, Mr. Neville Cham- berlain, described the release of British prisoners from the Altmark 'as "this admirably conducted operation."
Loud cheers greeted this description when Mr. Chamberlain reviewed the circumstances which led to the escape of the 299 British acamen from the German ship.
These prisoners. said tho Prime Minister, were closely confined in a German naval sup ply ship for more than three months.
Government's Satisfaction
"His Mascaty's Government are at present awaiting full reports from the naval officers concerned in this very gallant affair, but I am sure that the House will join the Government
In the satisfaction they feel at the release of officers and crown of the Vessels sunk by flic Graf Spec
DARING MIDNIGHT ROBBERY
Bandits Abduct Girl In Sedan Car
(Choers) after their long ordeal, and GANGSTER METHODS were that Members will desire also to con- Introduced to Hongkong last gratulate the Royal NAVY most night in one of the most daring robberies over perpetrated in the
heartily
upon this notable addition to "Apart from the original protest Colony.
Its annals.
handed to Lord Halifax on February The victim, Q 20-year-old 17, we have received no oficial com- dancing hostess named Pak Suet, munication from the Norwegian lost Jewellery valued at over Government, but I have seen an ac-
count in the Press of the full state- $14,000 as a result of the affray. She was abducted in the city in R ment made by M. Koht in the Stort-
ing last night, and I desire to make large bluck sedan car by four men, certain comments the upon at ence robbed of her jewellery whilst the car (Cheers)
travelled at a fast speed towards "I feel bound to say that the ac- Happy Valley and was finally thrown count makes the acilon, or rather the out of the car in Caroline Hill Road. inaction. of the Norwegian Govern. As soon as the girl was thrown onto cult to under- the roadway the tar sped back ment even more stand than I had previously supposed towards the city.
Police this morning are searching :. (Cheers).
for four Chinese, said tą be regular habitues of local cabarets. At leasi one in believed to have COTIE Hongkong from Shanghai
Dancing Hostess
The girl is employed as a dancing hostess at the China Eanporium Ball-
room.
No Examination At All "We had imagined that the Nor- wegian authorities had conducted some examination of the Altmark, this and our complaint was that examination had been so perfunctory that it did not reveal the presence of British prisoners aboard.
"Now it appears, however, that the
conducted no LONDON, Feb. 20 (Reuter). Norwegian authorities
She met one of the alleged bandits there shortly after 10 p.m. last night Cheers punctuated the state-examination of the slip at all."-
outlined Mand agreed to accompany him to the Mr. 'Chamberlain ment by Mr. Anthony Eden, the Kont's statement and said that it Capital Ballroom shortly after mid- Dominions Secretary, in the appeared in the Norwegian view that night. They were joined there by House of Commons this after-as the Allmark was regarded as a two other men.
German A short while after the girl decided noon on his visit to Egypt to warship and carried the greet the Australian and New state flag, no request to search could to return to the China Emporium Ballroom and the three men offered be made. Zealand troops.
The Chlef Naval Officer at Bergen to drive her there in their car.
As soon as she entered the ear one was not quite satisfied and the Alt-
produced a revolver mark was later stopped but refused to of the men
whilst another placed a hand over her submit to an inspection.
"I sought to express to the Australian and New Zealand troops," said Mr. Eden, "the welcome I feel sure this House and every section of opinion in this country would wish me to extend them.
"The arrival of Australian and New
Zealand troops in the Middle East
Even though the Altmark had used mouth. her wireless in Norwegian territorial waters, violating Norwegian regula- tions, this did not lead the Norwegian authorities to take any action beyond
and complaining
accepting an
Throw Rings From Car The girl agreed to hand over her jewellery, and commenced her rings off her fingers.
As the car passed the Hongkong
to
take
is apology;ritish Offer Refused. Hotel in Queen's Road the girl, hop-
yet another proof of solidarity, and that the British Commonwealth is with us in a common cause.
Beyond All Praise
"I need hardly add that the excep- tionally high physical standard of the troops and their milltary bearing are beyond all praise.
"The House, I feel sure, would wish me to take this opportunity to ex-
ing the attention of nearby pedes- Mr. Chamberlain recalled that a Joint Norwegian and British guard trians would be attracted, suddenly was proposed so that a proper inves- threw her two rings out of the win- tigation might be made at Bergen do (Cheers). This offer
The car stopped and one of the men was refused. The Norwegian office declined to leapt out to retrieve the rings. accompany the British boarding party The girl managed to momentarily
aboard the Altmark
free herself
from the grip of the "It will be seen therefore, that not other man and screamed for assist- on one occasion but on three or four ance.
Without waiting for the confeder- that the Norwegian authorities failed
OSLO, FEB. 21 (DOMEI)-INTERNATIONAL press our deep sense of gratitude to
the people and Government of Egypt to carry out a proper investigation of ale who had gone back to search for DISSENSION IN SWEDEN REGARDING THE for their action as our friend and ally the matter. Not until after these re- the two rings, the car drove off again REJECTION OF FINLAND'S APPEAL FOR ASSIS offering so hospitable a reception to fusals did ILM. ships take action at a high speed.
the Dominion contingents.
The girl was robbed of her remain- against the Altmark, and if they had TANCE ARE LIKELY TO LEAD ΤΟ THE "During my slay I was ulto ABDICATION OF KING GUSTAV V OF SWEDEN, Indian troops who have now been Germany without let or hindrance
see something of the not done so she would have been ing jewellery whilst en route to rivileged to
allowed to complete her voyage to Happy Valley.
In addition to the two rings--one ACCORDING TO THE STOCKHOLM CORRESPON-Į stationed in the Middle East for some
and without any inquiry into the of which was valued at $10,000 and Ime, and to bear to them also a
the other at $1,600-ibe girl lost a DENT OF THE "TIDENS TEGEN."
circumstances. message from the King-Emperor.".
white gold bracelet valued at $2,008, Surprising Statement
A gold necklace valued at $70, $140 · "Yet observe also that M. Koht sald in cash and other items, that the Norwegian authorities did not
It is not known whether the bandits know that British prisoners were recovered the rings thrown nboard the Altmark. Considering Queen's Rood or whether they were that this fact was prominently report picked up by pedestrians, ed weeks ago in the Press of the world, cannot but regard this as a most surprising statement.
The Correspondent states that serious differences have arisen between the Swedish High Command and the Swedish Government as a result of the rejection of
6.-3.30 PM-BLUE MOUNTAINS Finland's appeal.
PLATE.Winner $1.000. Second $400. Thirt $250. For Australian Ponies, Grimas
of this Meetion. Weight for Inches as per acale. Winners barred Jockey Allowance Entrance $10. One and a Quarter Miles.
Vilaga's VICEROY 133 lb.
(V. V. Needa) Choice's VANITY FAIR 155 b... (Ip Kui Ying) Afrs, Eu Tong-sen': ALBURY 155 (b..
(C. Encarnaçao) 3 Twelve Starters, Won by short head; 111⁄2 lengths. Time..10.
Pari-mutuel.-Winner $10.00,
2
Sweden, as a result, is con- fronted with a political crisis of the first magnitude.
There are indications that the crisis will result in the downfa!! of the
"The Circle” A Splendid Achievement
Government, which refected Finland's Best A.D.C. Show Since
appeal in face of the opposition of the Swedish Army.
the
Crown Prince Would Succeed
King Gustay, who at 82 years of Placen age is the oldest monarch
world, has publicly concurred in the 14.00 PMGOVERNOR'S CUP-Pre-decision renched by his Cabinet. sented by His Excellency the Governor
that Gustav would succred
$0.20; 320; $0,70.
The
with $750 added for Winner, Second $300. Crown respondent states
Third $200. For Chins Ponter. Subscrip- Men Griffins of any Season. Weight Ha
Cocoa's KING KONG 150 15.
$3,10.
to the Throne if the King abdicates,
Sweden visited Hongkong In 1926. They travelled incognito.
"Night Must Fall"
Previous Robbery
into
The Telegraph" learns that Pok
years ago.
"I find it dificult, in these circum-Suet, who lives in Min Fat Street, stances, to resist the conclusion that was wearing jewellery which figured the Norwegian authorities have dis-in sensational robbery about twe played a complete indifference as to the use which might be made of their
She was niso the victim of the territorial waters by the German earlier hold-up. feel. Even If such indifference is due to German pressure, it is, neverthe- The Hongkong A.D.C., has another less, in the view of His Majesty's notable achievement to its credit if Government, inconsistent with the
night's dress rehearsal
of netive impartial exercise of duty of a lost Somerset Maugham's "The Circle" is neutral towards ourselves as belliger- any criterion of what patrons can enis. expect at the four performances which start this evening and continue nightly until Saturday.
passing will
t
low
His
The Jewellery on that secasion was stolen from her home. Pollee subsequently made an arrest and The the Jowellery was recovered. robber is still serving a sentence in Stanley Prison,
Norway Loses Two Ships
Overtaken By North Sea Death Trap
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
Doctrine Unacceptable "According to M. Kohi's views, the I Winners anywhere during 1939 of one The Crown Prince and Princess of
Norwegian Government see no objce- race. 5 R.; of two races, 10 tb of three
It is quite cly that the majority tion to the use of Norwegian terri- or more races, 14 15. At this Meeting, &
consider this production as the torial waters for hundreds of mlica Ib. penalty. Winners of the Garrison Cup ur of the Royal Navy Cup 1990, Darfed, through Hongkong in the 8.5. Kalori best since "Night Must Fail", pro- by a German warship for the purpose Penalties accumulative, Jockey Allowance. Maru.
A.D.C. three years ago. duced by the
of escaping capture in the high seas: Entrance $10. One Mile,
King Gustav V is a great-grand- Last night's dress rehearsal was and conveying British prisoners to a father. In addition to being the practically dawless, and two people German prison camp, (L. B. Chao) 1 world's oldest monarch, he is also its at least scored brilliant success. I. E. "Such a doctrine Is at variante Eu Tong-sen's NOSE EVELYN 150 15,
international Wynne-Jonen in his debut on the with IC, Encarnacao 2 tallest and most sports-minded. Wong Sul-ngeu'a SALVAGE MASTER
local stage, gave a magnificent pro- Majesty's Government understand it. Very Popular Monarch 150 ID.
....... 13. W. Pan) 3 Five Starter
His popularity with his subjects is trayni and vied with Helen Prior for It would in their view legalise the
OSLO, Fob, 20 (UP) The Won by six tengths; many lengths. immense, and the esteem with which chief honours. Winnie Cox presented abuse by German warships of neutral Time 2.01.
he is held by his people was well very pleasing study and Cecil waters and create a position which Norwegian steamer Sungstad (7,800 ari-mutual-Winner $3.00. Faces 15.30: demonstrated in 1939, on the occasion Champkin revealed that he has lost His Majesty's Government could, in tons) is reported to have been sunk
circumstances, accept." (Loud in the North Sen on Sunday lust. of his eightieth birthday,
none of the talents which have made no
She was en route from La Pinta to He is one of the world's most de-him one of the most effective amateur Cheers).
Norway with a full cargo of grain Indian Press Comment 33,000 added for Winner, Second $1,000 mocratic rulers.
players in the Far East.
which had been purchased by the Third $500. For China Ponies, Winners of
Excellent too was the work of E. DOMBAY, Feb. 20 (Reuter)The Norwegian Government. a flat race at this Club's Extra Raca
B. Teesdale and Andrew Mackinlay, feature of Indian newspaper comment The crew of 20 and one blind Meeting held during the second half of the 1030 Season, and/or at this Meeting
on the Altmark Incident is a strong passenger were saved. while Beth Smith-Wright and H. C. only, Weight for inches as per scale.
Macnamara rounded off an ideal cost, | vindication by Nationalist organs of All hopor have now been abandon- Ponies to be ridden by Jockeys who have wan at least 10 Official fat faces any
pleasurable anticipation to a produe-
Hongkong can look forward with the part played by Britoin,
ed for the Norwegian steamer Hop where, or Jockeys approved by the
"The Dritish reply to the Nor (2,450
tons) which Balled for Stewards. Po Entries. One and a Quar-
tion par excellence.
weglan
wns convincing." Tyneside on February 3, and has not protest writes the "Bombay
Chronicle." been fieard of since. "Norway was assisting a German A crew of 18 were aboard · the
Danish Survivors Safa
COPENHAGEN, Feb. 29 (Reuter).
|_ 14,30 PM--CHAMPION STAKES.—A Sweepstakes of $100 each for Starters with
ter Miles.
"Everything Quiet"
20
(Reuter),—An
PARIS, Feb. official communique Issued to-day states that everything has been quiet In the fighting Ines.
Quartermasters HURFORD 161 b.
Winners at this Meeting barred. Jockey UL. C. Pin 1 Allowance. Entrance 10. One BBG, Ciro's SATINLIGHT 101 1
Lam' COURTING EVE 147 3220 (1. n. Moller) a Dunbar's CONFUSION DAY 191 15.
(33. C. Pinj (D, Black) 3 ] •Mrs. Zu Tong-wen's CHILTERN 155 26. Three Starters.
(C. EncarnACRO) Z Won by two lengths; Three lengths, *C, W, K,N TORNADO STAR 153 18.
(B. A. Proulx) Part-mutuel.-Winner $9.70, Piacos 2940,
Time.2.20.1.
D500 M~~ADELAIDE HANDICAT- Winner $750. Recond $300. Third $200. For Australian Bubscription-Pontes claul- fled "A" Class as at dlst December, 1009,
*Dead Heat. Ten-Blaciers.
Won by two lengths; dead heat, Time.---1.44.4.
$21.35.
Pari-mutual-Winner 99.70; $15,00; $12,70.
Places
Southern Rhodesia warship to take to a German prison vessel.
To Supply Beef
British captives
illegally held. Nor-
way cannot complain if, in such an emergency, the British Government
LONDON, Feb. 20 (Reuter) used a destraver Instead of a diplo-The owners of the Danish steamer,
contract has been sigried – between | Britain:- " and Southern · Rhodesia whereby Briluln and her Alles will lake all the beef that Southern Rhodesia can' supply.
matic 'note.
Stelpner, sunk Inst Thursday even- ""As for Germany, her hystericol jing, have announced that seven of the
crew and six Greek passengers, who protests only invite ridicule.
"What is Important in the possi- were reported missing, have been
landed at a British port.
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