April 25, 1895.]
easily by some lengths Magic was second, and Haughty third. Time, 613 secs. POLO SCURRY; prize presented; for all bona fide polo ponies; catch weights over 11st. 7lbs. second to save stake; entrance, $2. A quarter of a mile.
Mr. F. H. May's Sweetbrier, 11st. 7lbs.
(Owner) 1 Capt. Murray's The Friar, 11st. 7lbs.
(Captain Thomas) 2 Mr. W. R. Wingfield Digby's Surefoot, 11st.
7lbs.
..(Owner) 3 Mr. Landale's Seamew, 11st. 7lbs....(Owner) 0 Mr. Gedge's Crusader, 11st. 7lbs....(Owner) 0 This was a short and exciting race. The ponies kept abreast for more than half the dis- tance, when Sweetbrier drew out, but only obtained a slight advantage, and a tough race was witnessed between Mr. May's pony and Captain Murray's pony. Sweetbrier won by about three quarters of a length. There was a mistake in the weighing room, as Mr. May was announced to mount The Pirate, but the owner stated that the error was not his, as he did not weigh in for The Pirate, but for Sweetbrier. Time, 314 secs.
ONE MILE HANDICAP.—A forced entry for all China Ponies entered at this Sky Meeting (except in races 2 and 7), Entrance, $1; en- tries left in after 17th April. $4.00 extra. Entrance fees with $10 added to go to the Winner; second to receive $20; third to Baye Stake.
CHINA OVERLAND TRADE RÊPORT, until the hill was reached, when El Diablo drew up, and Baccarat had now obtained a very ap- preciable lead. At the bend Baccarat took a long sweep round, and so Q.C. was enabled to lessen the leader's advantage; but Baccarat's victory was never in doubt, and he passed the post several lengths before Q.C. El Diablo was third, and Surefoot fourth.. Donald Dhu mis- took his mission in life. From start to finish be jogged along in most unracinglike man- ner, but managed to pass the post not more than one minute behind the winner. Time, 2 mins. 23 secs.
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FIVE FURLONGS RACE.-Prize Presented. Second to receive $10; third to save stake. For all China Ponies; weight for inches as per scale; previous winners and placed ponies at this Sky Meeting, 7lbs, and 3lbs. extra respectively; backs and bona fide Polo Ponies allowed 7lbs. Entrance, $3. Capt. Thomas's. Dandy, 10st 9.bs
Mr. Little's Chesai, 1ost 12lbs...(Mr. Taylor) 2 (Owner) 1 Dr. Noble's Crescent, 11st 7lbs...(Mr. Noble) 3 Mr. Cruickshank's Warlock, 11st llb
(Mr. Cruickshank)
took a slight lead. All the ponies were in a A good start was effected, and Dandy quickly
increased his lead and Chessi, who had been third, bunch until passing the village, when Dandy drew up to second position. Dandy came away with a good spart and won by ln the straight about five lengths; a bad third. Time 1 min.
Mr. George's Harfang, 10st, 12lbs...(Owner) 119 secs. Captain Thomas Dandy, 11st. 2lbs...(Owner) 2 STEEPLECHASE.-Prize presented. Second to Lord C. Conyngham's Baccarat, 11st. 3lbs....
received $10; third to save stake. (Owner) 3 Mr. Cruickshank's Havoc, 11st. 5lbs. (Owner)
China ponies; weight for inches as per scale; For all Mr. Hart Buck's Voltigeur, 11st.
ponies other than subscription griffins and bona fide polo ponies and hacks, to (Mr. Power)
carry Mr. John Peel's Griffin. 11st.2lbs. (Mr. Harris)
12st.; previous winners and placed ponies in a steeplechase 10lbs, and 5lbs respectively; entrance, $3.00. From the black rock, once round and in.
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There were two false starts, and when the ponies at length got away, Harfang took a alight lead, all the others, with the exception of Dandy, who was some distance in the rear, be- ing close together. This order was maintained until going up the hill, when Dandy pulled up considerably, and at the rock was well up to Harfang. This pair and Baccarat were well ahead in the straight for home, but it was al- ways a fight between Harfang and Dandy. Dandy, however, could not reach Harfang, who came came right away and won by half a dozen lengths. Time, 2 mins. 123 secs. THREE-QUARTER-MILE RACE. Prize presented; second to receive $10; third to save stake; for subscription griffins of any year; weight for inches as per scale; winners and placed ponies at any race meeting in Hongkong or China (Off Days not to count), 5lbs and 3lbs. extra respectively. Penalties accumulative. Mr. R. M. Gray's Piccaninny, 11st. 7lbs......
(Mr. Taylor) 1 Mr. F. H. May's Silver Dart, 11st. 3lbs. ...
(Owner) 2 Mr. W. D. Graham's Haughty, 10st. 7lbs.
(Mr. Gedge) 3 Lord C. Conyngham's Glenties, 12st. 1lbs.... (Owner) Piccaninny was leading at the commencement, being closely followed by Silver Dart, with Glen. ties some distance behind. Going up the hill Haughty and Piccaninny were abreast, but Silver Dart quickly recovered his position, and Haughty soon became third. This was the order | throughout the race, Piccaninny winning very comfortably. Time 1 min. 41 secs.
1st BATTALION RIFLE BRIGADE PLATE, pre- sented by Mr. R. Alexander. To be competed for annually; open to officers, 1st Battalion Rifle Brigade; for all China ponies; weight 1st. for 13 hands, to give or take 3lbs, for every inch over or under; winners at any race meeting in Hongkong or China 7 lbs. extra; subscription griffins, non-winners, allowed lbs.; suboription giffins, winners, allowed 3 lbs; entrance $2, to go to the second. Distance- one mile. Lord C. Conyngbam's Baccarat, 12st. 3lbs...
(Owner) 1 Mr. Salmon's Q C. 12st. 6lb....
..(Owner) 2 Lord C. Conyngham's El Diablo, 11st. 11lbs.
(Mr. Power) 3 Mr. Paley's Donald Dhu, 12st..... . (Owner) 0 Mr. W. R. Wingfield Dig by's Surefoot, 12st, (Owner) Baccarat led the way, Q.C. being second, and Barefoot third. This order was maintained
Mr. Manners' Magic, 11st 3lb
Mr. Laudale's Endeavour, 11st 13lb. (Owner) (Mr. Cruickshank) Mr. Salmon's Q.C. 11st 91b...(Mr. Salmon)
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but he did not start, and Harboro, also owned by Mr. Hart Back was weighed in for Voltigeur, Mr. Buck, bolted through the bamboo fence on being taken to the starting post, and his rider, Mr. Harris, was dismounted, but he did not sustain any injury. The race was a gift for Magic, who won in the easiest manner. deavour was a long way behind, and Q.C. retired En-
LADIES NOMINATION RACE; three prizes pre. after clearing the third fence.
sented; to saddle a pony on the course at the winning post, mount, ride round a post about 150 yards distant; return, dismount, and re- ceive a cigar and a box of matches from a lady, light the cigar, monnt, ride over the same course again; first past the winning post with cigar alight and girths tight to win; entrance $1. Mr. Cruickshank's Unknown... Miss Keswick Nominated by Mr. Landale's Endeavour... Mrs. C. Hawkins 2 Capt. Murray's The Friar Surgeon-Major Reade's Gungadeen..........................
Miss Barker 3
Mr. W. R. Wingfield Digby's Panch Wallah Mr. Gedge's Engineer...
Mrs. Dalrymple Mr. Paley's Yellow Hammer.
Mrs. May Mdm. O'Gorman Considerable interest was manifested in this race, which provided plenty of amusement for the spectators and excitement for the nominators, during the short time it lasted. CHAMPIONS.-Cup Presented. Second to receive $20; third to save stake. For all China ponies weight for fuches as per scale; en- trance, $5. One mile and a quarter. Lord. C. Conyngham's Baccarat, 10st 10lbs. Capt. Thomas' Morrison. 10st. 9lbs...(Owner)
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Baccarat obtained a substantial lead, but at the rock Chosai gained upon him. straight Morrison came forward with a bound In the and won second, and Havoc third. Time, 2 mins 46 3 5tha in splendid style, Baccarat being spcs. On returning to the paddock Baccarat bolted at Warlock, and Lord C. Conyngham was dismounted, but fortunately he was not injured. During the afternoon Mr. F. H. May's ponies were sold by auction, Silver Dart fetched $50, Sweetbrier $75, and The Pirate was disposed of privately for $150.
SUPREME COURT,
16th April.
IN ORIGINAL JURISDICTION.
BEFORE HIS HONOUR MR. W. M. GOODMAN (ACTING CHIEF JUSTICE).
BELILIOS v. G. S. Coxon; This was an action by the Hon. E. R. Belilios on a deed of mortgage. A writ of foreign at- tachment had been issued against the defend- ant's properly. Mr. Phillippo represented the plaintiff, and defendant did not appear, nor was
and carrying on business in Hongkong. I know he represented.
The plaintiff said—I am a merchant residing the defendant, George Stewart Coxon, and he in England. I believe he is living at New
for $10,000. He has since paid me back, on Lyon.
Ön 24th October, 1891, I gave him a cheque on the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank
due of $7,090.08. At the rate of seven per cent. different occasions, $2,909,92, leaving a balance simple interest the total amount due is $9,373.52
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Mr. Cruickshank's Havoc, 11st. 4lbs. (Owner) Mr. George's Harfang, 10st 9lbs. (Owner) Mr. Cruickshank's Warlock. 11st. 1lb..
(Mr. Harris) Mr. Little's Chesai, 10st. 12lbs. (Mr. Taylor) Dr. Noble's Crescent, 10st, 7lbs.......(Orner) 0 It was getting dark when this race was started as there was considerable delay at the post owing to the fractiousness of Warlock, who at length bolted and threw his rider. Mr. Cruickshank fortunately was not hurt.
Mr. Phillippo said that in the petition com ship's leave to amend it to simple interest. pound interest was charged. He asked his Lord.
His Lordship consented to the petition being amended.
of the mortgage, but the date of it was on the The plaintiff, continuing, said-This amount was due on 30th March last. I have not a copy memorial. I sent the original mortage to Eng- land on the 28th February.
Mr. E. J. Moses, bookkeeper to the plaintiff. said the total amount paid back was $2,910.12.
His Lordship-Mr. Belilios said it was $2,909.92.
Witness-That is a mistake.
His Lordship-Your bookkeeper makes ten cents against yourself, Mr. Belilios
Plaintiff I do not mind. I am quite content with that.
he claimed only simple interest by the advice of In reply to another question the plaintiff said his lawyers.
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Mr. A. Seth, Acting Deputy Land Officer, ||This was the whole of the evidence, and Mr. produced documents in connection with the case. Phillippo asked for judgment with costs against the defendant.
His Lordship-I think in this case, prima facie, a claim is proved. I am a little doubtful whether the process for foreign attachment may not at times work a hardship, because the proceedings are taken behind the back, as it rere, of the man who is not here. If a person goes away from the colony, and it is impossible to find him, and nobody knows where he is to be found, and if that person has incurred a debt in the colony, and he has some property in the colony, I can well understand that it is right and proper that the creditor should be able to seize that property and take pro- ceedings against the debtor, and you cannot you do not know where he is. But if it is give him any notice of those proceedings because sible to find a defendant, I should like to see a pos- notice of the proceedings served on that defend- ant. I do not personally know Mr. Coxon's ad- dress, and no one has come forward, either the garnishee or any other person, to inform me of that address. I cannot, sitting here as judge, proceed to make enquiries to see whether it is possible to find Mr. Coxon's address; it is pos sible that he could very well be found. How- evor, while I feel that although I would rather have seen a hotice of the writ for foreign attach- men given to him, still I do not think I am do ing an injustice, because after careful enquiry I am informed that I am only carrying out the nsual practice of the Court; and if any injustice is done to Mr. Coxon by these proceedings which are taken here without.
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