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June 10, 1896.]
THE SECOND GYMKHANA MEETING.
The second Gymkhana meeting of the season was held at the Happy Valley on Saturday afternoon under most favourable auspices. In the morning there were signs that wet weather would completely spoil the meeting, but for- tunately the afternoon turned out bright and clear, and consequently there was a large attendance of spectators in the enclosure. The programme contained five events, all of which evoked much interest, particularly the last event, which provided a most exciting finish between Gray Leg and Vagabond. The band of the Rifle Brigade, under Mr. W. D. Peachey, played many delightful selections. The following is a list of the officials:-
Patrons-His Excellency Sir William Ro- binson, K.C.M.G., His Excellency Major General Black, C.B., Commodore G. T. H. Boyes, R.N.
Committee:-Mr. R. Alexander, R.B., Hon. J. J. Bell-Irving, Mr. Hart Buck, Capt. Bur- ney, B.A., Mr. M. Grote, Mr. V. Cesar Haw- kins, Mr. T. F. Hough, Capt. Loveband, A.D.C., Mr. J. Mackie, Mr. A. S. Manners, Mr. G. C. C. Master, Mr. C. H. Nugent, R.E., Lt. Col. The O'Gorman, D.A.A.G., Capt. Radolyffe, R.B., Commander W. F. Tunnard, R.N., and Hon. T. H. Whitehead.
Judges:-Hon. J. J. Bell-Irving and Hon. T. H. Whitehead.
Handicappers-Mr. Hart Buck, Mr. M. Grote, and Mr. T. F. Hough.
Starter:-Capt. Burney, R.A. Timekeeper :-Mr. J. Mackie.
Clerk of the Scales:-Mr. R. Alexander. Hon. Treasurer:-Capt. Radclyffe. Hon. Secretary-Lieut. Col. The O'Gor- man, D.A.A.G.
FIVE FURLONG RACE; first prize a cup, pre- Bented by Hart Buck, Esq., with $20 added; 2nd, $20; weight for inches with 5 lbs. added; polo ponies and subscription griffins of the season 1895-96 allowed 5 lbs.; winners of 1896 penalized for one win 5 lbs., two 10 lbs., three or more 14 lbs.; entrance $3. Mr. John Peel's The Laird, 11st. 6lbs.
(Mr. Boden) Mr. Gresson's Vagabond, 11st. 3lbs. (Owner) Dr. Noble's Grey Leg, 11st. 6lbs..
(Mr. Master) Mr. Whitehead's Kingscote, 11st. llb.
(Mr. Jones) Captain Radclyffe's Borderer, 11st. 3lbs.....
(Owner) 0 Captain Burney's Baccarat, 10st. 13lbs.
(Lt. Col. The O'Gorman) Captain Palmer's Times, 11st. llb.
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(Mr. Hunt) 0 The Laird and Baccarat led to the Black Rock, when Kingscote came to the front and maintained an advantage until reaching the- straight, when The Laird rushed to the front again and won in a canter, Vagabond being second, and Grey Leg, who came well up in the straight, third. Time-1 min. 23 secs. HURDLE RACE HANDICAP; one mile; first prize a cup, presented, with half the entrance fees; 2nd, $20; 3rd saves stakes; entrance $1, but if left in after 2 p.m. 1st June, $3 ́extra.
Mr. Hollond's Vapour, 10st. 12lbs...
(Mr. Boden) 1 Mr. Hart Buck's Voltigeur, 11st. 8lbs.......
(Mr. Jones) 2 Captain Loveband's Artaxerxes, 10st. 10lbs.
(Capt. Radclyffe) 3 Mr. Lowin's Blue Green, 11st. llb. (Owner) 0 A capital start was made. Vapour was the first to clear and made a gap, Blue Green being second, and Voltigeur third on passing the grand stand for the first time. Blue Green was obstinate at the second hurdle and was left right out of the running. Vapour continued to lead, but on reaching the straight was almost over- taken by Voltigeur. Mr. Hollond's pony, how- ever, again increased his lead and won easily. Time-2 mins. 34 secs.
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LADIES' NOMINATION; nominees to start on foot 50 yards from the winning post, run to their nominators, who will hand each man his coat, which he turns inside out, puts on and buttons, runs back to his pony, which is held 100 yards from the winning post, mounts "bare back" and rides home; first past the post with coat fully buttoned to win; six com-
CHINA OVERLAND TRADE REPORT.
petitors, two prizes; uine, three prizes; twelve, four prizes; entrance $2. Entries will be taken on the course.
Nominator. Mrs. Hawkins
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Miss Irene Johnston 2
...Mrs. Eccles
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Mr. Berger.... Mr. Hollond. Mr. Grayson. Mr. Grosson.
Mrs. Dalrymple Mr. Thompson.
...Miss Danby Mr. Lewin....
Madame O'Gorman 0 Mr. Thompson came in second, but was dis. qualified, es bis jacket was not sufficiently but toned.
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LEMON CUTTING; number of runs to be decided by the Committee according to length of time available; three points for each fair cut ; two points may be deducted or added for style and pace; first prize 70 per cent. of entrance fees with $10 added; 2nd, 30 per cent. of entrance fees; entrance $3. Entries will be taken on the course. Captain Burney Mr. Gresson Mr. Grayson Captain Welman Captain Palmer Mr Lewin... Mr. Berger
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HONGKONG RIFLE ASSOCIATION
A fair muster of members assembled on Saturday afternoon to compete for the Short: · Range Cup and Spoons, which were shot for over the 200 and 300 yards distances. Colour. Sergt. Hopkins, R.B., won the Cup for the second time with a good net score of 64; the Spoons falling to Mr. G. White, Colour-Sergt. Hopkins, R.B., and Petty Officer Goodger, R.N.
Appended are a few of the best scores :-~
Mr. G. White
31 25
Col.-Sergt. Hopkins, R.B. 34 30 P.O. Goodger, R.N. Capt. Ferguson, R.B. Mr. A. Brown.. 2 Capt. Eccles, R.B.
Mr. G. P. Lammert
Each competitor was allowed two runs. Cap- tain Burney was awarded first prize and Mr. Gresson second.
ONCE ROUND HANDICAP; first prize $60; 2nd $20; entrance $1, but if left in after 2 p.m. 1st June, $3 extra.
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Dr. Noble's Grey Leg, 11st. 1lb. (Mr. Master) Mr. Gresson's Vagabond, 11st. Ölb.
(Mr. Gresson) Lieut.-Colonel The O'Gorman's Morrison,
11st. 9lbs.
(Owner) Mr. John Peel's The Laird, 12st. Olb.....
(Capt. Radclyffe) Mr. Graham's Dunmore, 11st. (lbs.
(Mr. Jones) Mr. Hollond's Vapour, 10st. 7lbs. (Mr. Boden) Capt. Radclyffe's Borderer, 10st. 7lbs...
(Mr. Long) Capt. Loveband's Artaxerxes, 10st. 9lbs.
(Mr. Power) Grey Leg and Vapour made the running until the plantation was passed, when The Laird came up level with Vapour, who showed the way until reaching the rock, when Grey Leg went abreast of The Laird. Vagabond, however, came well out just before reaching the straight and he and Grey Leg ran a most exciting race home, the ponies being so close together on passing the winning post that it was impossible for the spectators to judge which had won. The award was given to Grey Leg, Morrison being third, about five lengths behind. Time, 3 mins, 2 secs.
HONGKONG VOLUNTEER CORPS.
CARBINE COMPETITION.
The annual carbine competition was brought to a conclusion on Saturday, the events being volley firing and the consolation prize. Two teams only competed for the former, both from the Field Battery, Good scores were made by each section and as a tie was the result a second shoot was necessary. Results as under :- VOLLEY FIRING.-Conditions-Teams of one N.C.O. in command and six men from each section. Seven volleys, kneeling, at 300 yards. Time, one minute. Points deducted for bad volleys and exceeding time allow
Points. Deducted. Total.
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34-1
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No. 1 Section Field Bat-
tery Sergt. Wylie) 87 No. 2 Section Field Bat-
tery (Sergt.McPhail) 34
31-2 In shooting off No. 1 Section won by four points.
CONSOLATION PRIZE.-Soven shots, standing
-150 yards.
Sergeant McPhail...
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We understand that the prizes will be dis- tributed at Headquarters, a promenade con- cert taking place on the same evening. The date has not yet been fixed.
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There were four cases of plague on Saturday. Two were from the city, one from Kowloon, and one from Quarry Bay.
Allowance
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M. H. rifle.
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64
10 70
7 63
29 23
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32 30
62
30 24
4.62.
29 27
5 61
30 22
4 60
THE SIRANDING OF THE “CHEANG`
HOCK KIAN,”
The following is the finding and order of a Naval Court held at Amoy on lat day of June to investigate the circumstances attending the stranding of the British steamship Cheang Hock Kian, of the port of Penang, official number 16,840, when on a voyage from Amoy to Singa- pore, and the cause of such stranding, and to inquire into the conduct of the master, certifi- cated first mate, second mate, and crew of the said vessel :-
The Cheang Hock Kian left Amoy harbour at 6.30 p.m. on 28th May at low water, and shortly afterwards struck on an unknowu rock near Cocker Rock.
Before, during, and after the accident the master behaved in a seamanlike manner, and the officers and crew did their duty.
The Court considers that :--
1.-This case shows it is desirable there. should be a more complete survey of the approaches to the harbour.
-At low water it is expedient that vessels entering and leaving Amoy should take the Eastern or Brown Channel.
3.-No master of a vessel over 15 feet draught, except an experienced coaster, should enter into or clear from the port without a pilot.
The Court returns the certificates of the master and mates.
The Court begs to express its appreciation: of the quick and effective manner in which the I. M. Customs officers, pilots, and Captain Bathurst, of the steamer Haimun, proceeded to the spot and rendered assistance.
CHES. T. GARDNER, President,
H.B.M. Consul.
J. FARROW,
General Manager,
Merchant, and Master Mariner.
T. HALL,
Master of s.8. Namoa,
Members of Court.
M. C. ALLENBY, R.N.,
H.M.S. Peacock.
Amicus Curiæ,
THE AMOY CUSTOMS REPORT.
The following is the Amoy Customs report for 1895:-
LOCAL.
For the general trader 1895 has been a fairly good year, but not for the tea merchant. The gross value shows a slight decrease when com- pared with the previous year's figures-Hk. Tls. 18,178,622, against Hk. Tls. 18,399,876. This apparent advance in the value of foreign im ports and the corresponding decline in that of native imports are due to the Japanese oc- cupation of Newchwang and to the cession of Formosa, arrivals from these places being treated as from foreign countries. The transfer
of Formosa and the rebellion in that island had · practically no effect on the trade of this port, excepting in Formosan tea, which suffered many vicissitudes and was extremely unsatis- factory for all concerned, foreigners and natives alike, who paid high prices on the supposition
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