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CONSUMPTION OF WATER IN THE CITY OF VICTORIA AND HILL DISTRICT DURING THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER,
Consumption
Estimated popu.
lation....
Consumption per
head per day...
1898
1899
105,911,000 114,346,000 gals.
196,50 1 202,500
17.9
18.8
gals
CONSUMPTION OF WATER IN KOWLOON
PENINSÚLA DURING THE MONTH
OF SEPTEMBER.
1898
Consumption 7,547,000
1899
Approximation
only
9,135,000 gals.
Estimated pópu.
lation......
26,100
27,800
96
Consumption per
head per day...
11.1 gals. The Government Analyst reports that the water is of excellent quality.
R. D. ORMSBY,
Water Authority.
THE HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB.
The following is the report to be submitted to the annual meeting to be held on Saturday:-
In submitting the Honorary Treasurer's ac. counts the stewards beg to congratulate the club on the financial success of the year's working.
Gymkhanus have been held on the race course during the summer, have been well attended and given general satisfaction.
The race course, stands, &c. were lent to the officers, Royal Welch Fusiliers last July, and a Regimental Gymkhana was held on the 29th of that month under the auspices of the olub.
The course and adjuncts were also lent to the Hongkong Schools for their annual sports held lust April.
The buildings are in good repair and the course is in fair order.
T. F. HouGH, Clerk of the Course.
Hongkong, 16th October, 1899.
EXPENDITURE AND RECEIPTS FROM 1St September,
1808, to 31st August, 1899.
Dr.
To balanco last account
To upkoop of Race Course
To printing, advertisements, stationery, news-
papers, &c...
To expenses of meeting
To stakes and prizes
To incidentals
To interest
$ 26,233.89 2,296.61
073.00 1,767.10
9,47.70 1,037.30 1,207.83
$42,718.43
Cr.
*
By entrance fees and subscriptions
By entries and no minations
lty sale of tickets, &e
By ront of stands, &c.
By balance at debit with the Hongkong and
Shanghai Banking Corporation
THE GYMKHANA,
8,323.00 5,005.00 12,178.05 1,740.00
20,472 38
$42,713.43
The fourth Gymkhana of the season was held on the Happy Valley Race Course on Saturday afternoon in beautiful weather. The first event-Ones Round Haudicap-was won by Tubo Rose, which got off first and led the whole way. In the Straight Alphabet and the Wizard- were running neck and neck for second place, but Alphabet just managed to pull it off. The Bending Race was a new feature. Rows of bamboo poles had been put up, and the horses had to be ridden in and out, a performance which turned out to be a difficult one. The Stick and Doll Race was most amusing, as also was the distance handicap. A couple of donkeys were entered for the latter. On the starting sigual being given they turned stubborn and for a time refused to budge an inch. By the exercise of almost superhuman exertious Mr. Walwyu man- aged to get his Tatoho to ride him home, but Mr. Anderson had to dismount and literally drag his Two-of-a-kind along the course. Grass- hopper missed all chance of winning the Three Furlongs by making a false start, Mr. John- son going a considerable distance at full speed before he found out his mistake,
THE HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS AND
[October 21, 1899,
By the kind permission of Major Morris and | Mr. W. A. Crackshank's Alphabet;
officers of the Welch Fusiliers the hand of the Regiment was in attendance.
The following were the officials, etc.:- Committee:-Mr. J. S. Bruce, The Hon. C. P. Chater, C.M.G., Mr. R. M Gray, Mr. V. A. Coosar Hawkins, Mr. T. F. Hough, The Hon. J. J. Keswick, The Hon. F. H. May, C.M.G.. Mr. J. Mekio. Mr. G. C. Moxon, Mr. G. H. Potis. Mr J. A. Higgon, R.W.F., Mr. C. F. Rundall, R. E., Lieut-Colonel The O'Gorman, D.A.A.G.. Capt. W. L. Warren, R.A., Com. mander Pleuderleath, R.N., and The Hou. T. H. Whitehead.
Judges-The Hon. J. J. Keswick and Mr. V. A. Cæsar Hawkins.
Handicappers-The Hon. C. P. Chator, C.M.G., and Mr. J. McKie.
Starter :- Mr. T. F. Hough. TimekeeperMr. G. H. Potts. Clerk of the Scales:-Mr. J. McKie. Hon, Treasurer :-Mr. J. S. Bruce. Hon. Secretary :-Mr. G. C. Moxon. ONCE ROUND HANDICAP; for all China ponies; entrance fee. $2. 1st prize, Cup pres- ented by Sir Thomas Jackson; 2nd prize, $25 from Gymkhana Fund.
Mr. R. M. Gray's Tubo Rose, 12st.
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(Mr. Cruickshank)
Mr. R. D. Anderson's Sea Fog., ...
Mr. J. H. Pott's Cairngorm, Captain Geoghegan's Sayan,
(Mr. Anderson)
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(Mr. Cox) .3
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(Capt. Geoghegan) 0. Capt. Warren's Snuffbox, (Capt. Warren) 0 Captain Bancroft's Grasshopper
(Mr. Johnson) 0 (Mr. Walwyn) 0
Mr. F. J. Walwyn's Queensberry,
Major C. M. Dobell's Casual,
(Major Dobell) O DISTANCE HANDICAP; once round for all equine and asinine animals; catch weights; no whips or spurs allowed; entrance fee, $2; 1st and 2nd prizes from Gymkhana Fund. Mr. G. H. Potts' Impression, China Pony
13st. 270 yards.
Mr. W. Loring's Olo Pony, China Pony
13st. 350 yards.
Mr. G. H. Potts' Minstrel, China Pony, 13st
Olb. 250 yards.
Mr. H. Burton's Sydney, Waler. 10st 12lb.
Scratch....
Gaptain Bancroft's Melba, Waler, 11st Ulbs
40 yards...
Mr. J. A. Higgon's St. David, Waler, 14st
Olb. 60 yards...
Mr. R. M. Gray's Tube Rose, China Pony,
1st 7lb., 150 yards.
...
Captain Warren's Snuffbox, China Pony,
[1st Olb., 220 yards.
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2
Captain Warren's Offside, China Pony, 11st
Úlb. 270 yards.
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Mr R. D. Anderson's Sea Fog, China Pouy;
list (lb. 270 yards.
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Capt. Geoghegan's Tarbacker, China Pony
fust. 7lbs. 300 yards.
Mr. R. B. Johnson's Algy, Timor Pony, 10st.
10lbs. 370 yards
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Mr. P. A. Cox's Goliath, g. Hand Pony, 425
yards
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Major C. M. Dubell's Koko, g. Hand Pony
11st. 435 yards
Mr. F. J. Walwyn's Tatcho, Donkey, 11st.
700 yards.
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0
(Mr. Gresson) 1 Mr. W. A. Cruickshank's Alphabet, 10st. 12lb.
(Mr. Cruickshank) 2 | Mr. R. B. Johnson's The Wizard, Ist. lbs. (Mr. Johnson) Hon J. J. Keswick's Pilgrim, 11st. 4bs
(Mr. Cox) Mr. R. M. Gray's Buruside II., 10st. 9lb
(Mr. Walwyn) BENDING RACE; for bona fide polo ponies, to be passed as such by the Polo Club Committee; First and catch weights; entrance fee, SI. second prizes from Gymkhana Fund. Mr. W. Loring's Buccaneer,. Capt. Simond's Tantivy........ Capt. Geoghegan's Tarbacker,. Capt. Warren's Snuffbox... Major C. M. Dobell's Casual LADIES' NOMINATION; Stick and Doll Race. Gentleman to ride about 200 yards, dismount, pick up bundle of 12 sticks provided, return and hand the sticks-to his nominator, who will throw them at the dolls set up; the first lady to knock over two dolls to win; should the lady fail to knock over two dolls with the 12 sticks, gentleman must return again and procure a further bundle of 12 sticks, but he must not start till first 12 sticks have been exhausted; first prize presented, second and third prizes from Gymkhana Fund. Miss B. Jackson and Mr. Gresson Mrs. Morris and Mr. Anderson Mrs. Gray and Mr. R. H. Potts STEEPLE HASE; for China ponies over the usual course; catch weights over 11 st. 5 lbs; allowance, lbs. for all unplaced ponies, (i.c.. 1st or 2nd) in steeplechases and hurdle aces during this season's Gymkhanas and at last Hongkong races, and off day; and Penalties, 1 win. 7 lbs; 2 wins, 10 lbs. ; 3 wins, 14 lbs.; entrance fee. $2. 1st prize, a Cup from Gym. khana Fund. 2nd prize, $25 from Gymkhana
Fund.
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2
Mr. F. J. Walwyn's Landsknecht, 11st. 5lb... (Mr. Johnson) Mr. F. J. Walwyn's Queensberry, 11st 5lbs (Mr. Walwyn) Hon. T. H. Whitehead's Traveller. Hst 12lbs
(Mr. Dobell) 3
(Mr. Shewell)
Mr. E. T. Shewall's Buckingham, 11st Olb.
3)
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Mr. G. H. Potts' Impression. Mr. Gresson Mr. G. H. Potts' Minstrel, Mr. Cox... BEAUTY AND THE BEAST RACE; for China ponies; for adies and gentlemen to be entered in pairs; to start from † mile post together; pairs must pass winning post together to qualify for a win; in the evout of more than six couples entering, a third prize will be given. A prize will be awarded to best descriptivo name for this race to be sout in with entries. First and second prizes from Gymklerna fund.
Mrs. Grin and Mr. R. B. Johnson, .. Miss B. Jackson and Mr. W. J. Gresson,... Miss Jackson and Mr. F. J. Walwyn,... Mrs. Morris and Mr. R. D. Anderson,
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THREN FURLONG RACE; for all China poiues; catch weights over li stone; entrance fee, 31; let and 2nd prizes from Gymkhana Fund.
Mr. R. D. Anderson's Two of Kind, Don-
key, 11st. 700 yards.
FOOTBALL NOTES.
16th October.
We have made arrangements to publish these notes weekly during the football season and shall be glad to receive communications of general interest from club secretaries to be in- cluded herein. Results of matches, fixtures ar- ranged, etc., will be very acceptable.
During the past week there has been no actual football, excepting the six-a-side games, but club officials are very busy making preparations to start.
Cousiderable progress has been made in the erection of the Hongkong Football Club's stand for the accommodation of members and their lady friends.
Mr. J. W. Kinghorn is the secretary of the Hongkong Engineers Football Club, not Mr. Ritchie as stated last week. The latter gentle- man is Captain. This club, we are told, has al- ready obtained a membership of about 200, which must be very gratifying to its promoters, It is erecting a mat-shed dressing-room for its mem- bers, and has also obtained permission to put up a stand, which privilege is intended to be availed of by and bye. Its first practise took place on Saturday.
THE HONGKONG FOOTBALL CLUB'S SIX-A- SIDE COMPETITION. During the week six more games have been decided in this competition, which leaves nine more to be played before completion. There has been an improvement in the goal getting abilities of the players as 14 goals have been scored in the 6 games against ouly 7 in an equal number of games in the preceding week.
We regret to state that in a match between teams captained by Greene and Mayson on tho 9th the latter had the misfortune to receive an injury to his knee and the game was in conso- quence abandoned without score 8 minutes be- fore time. Permission was given for it to ba replayed, which was accordingly done on tum 12th, when Danby took Mayson's place. This time play went in Greene's favour and he secured the verdict by 2 to 0.
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