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little more interest in the doings of the Club among those members who during the summer months seem to be have drifted away from their old scene of action. Another crew has entered for the regimental champion: hip, and as it is apparently captained and s'roked by a pro- mising young oarsman who performed so well last season, they look like the winners of what should prove a good race.
The lawn-tennis tournament of the Wigwam Club, which commenced last month, is nearing completion. In the Double Handicap Yeats and Trimmingham (owe 30) are in the final and in the course of next week will play the winners of the tie, Mau and Edwards (owe 30) r Comrie and Grey (ec. 15) In the Single Handicap, A" Class, the final alone remains to be decided, Yeats (owes 3) meeting Woodgates (rec. 15) to-morrow afternoon. The B Class Singles finish to-day. W. S. Brown (scratch) playing Sims (owes of 15) for a prize kindly presented by Mr. G. C. c.
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CHINA OVERLAND TRADE REPORT.
GYMKHANA ÅT HAPPY VALLEY.
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presented by G. C. C. Master. Esq.; 2nd priz Cap from Gymkhana Fund. On the 11th inst. a gymkhana was held Mr. Cruickshank's Runaway Girl (Orner) 1 at the Racecours, Happy Valley, under the Mr. Pontifex's Countess
(Owner) 2 patronage of HE. the Governor, Sir Heary
There was a good field, but the runners A. Blake, G.C.M.G., and Commodore C. G. ¦ rapidly tailed off, while Runaway Girl Biot Rbinson, IN. There was a large attendance ahead, and taking the hurdles with e se won in of spectators, inading many ladies. Thea conter. Countess being 15 lengths behind. weather was pleasantly cool, and al hough there LADIE NOMINATION.-Costume Race. Up were some delays in getting through with the
the Cours : towards Į-mile post, Round a Post various events. sport was good on the whole.
and Io. The lost to be turned leaving it on Mr. G. K. H. Brutton fulfilled the onerous
the left hand. Competitors to line up in duties of hon. secretary to the satisfaction of all
front of the Judge's box previous to race concerned. Mr. C. II. Ross officiated as starter, for the purpose of judging the Costumes. Mr. II. P. White as clerk of the cours', and the
Entrance fee $2. Prize for best Costume presented by C. H. Ross, Esq.; Prize for first past Post presented by Hart Back, Esq. Costume Prize-Mr. Clark, nominated by Mrs. Edwards.
following as judges: -Mr. I. E. R. Hunter (races and costumes). Captain 11. O, Cadogan. R.W.F. (tentegging), Messrs. G. C. C. Master and C. H. Ross (jumping). The committee was as follows:—Mr. G. K. II. Brutton, Mr. Hart Buck, Capt. II. O. Cadogan, R.W.F.. Mr. W. A. Cruickshank, Mr. H, E. :', Hunter, Mr. J. A. Jupp, Mr. J. H. Lewis, Hon. F. H May, C M.G.. Mr. C. II. Ross and Mr. H. P. White,
Following are the results:
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The first day of the Golf Club's quarterly meeting was entirely spoilt by the fact that the Kowloon Garrison held its annual sports yes-ONE MILE FLAT RACE-Open Walers. Limit terday. Golfers bare therefore to be contout with three days-to-day, to-morrow, and Mon- day on which to compete for the three cups and the pool. The golfer's lot is not exactly a happy one just now on the Happy Valley links. with usually one cricket and one football match proceeding, as well as several practice games and kick-abouts. Moreover, at least one of the greens is ominously cut up. The Deep Water Bay links are in fair condition since the long grass has been cut; but patties or some such leg-protections are advisable if a player wishes to keep himself free from the discomfort of a cheveaux de frise of grass-seeds. We have heard pathetic stories of recent visits of lady golfers to the links on the other side of this island.
Local golf players will congratulate Mr. McMurtrie on his recent victory in the driving competition of the Shanghai Golf Club, though bis winning drive of 196 yds 2ft, bas often been beaten by him here and was indeed put in the shade by his exhibition drive of 212 fest on the same day at Shanghai.
A boxing match in which considerable interest was taken in Shanghai came off last Saturday. the contestants being Billy Bellew, formerly of Manila, and a nominee of Jack McAuliffe, who proved to be George Lenden of H.M.S Pique. We take the account of the fight from the N.-C. Daily News. Previous to entering the ring, Bellew and Lendon were weighed, the former scaling 154 lbs. and the lat er 145 lbs., the announcemeat of the weights creating not a little surprise among several of those present, as Lenden towered orer Bellew; but what the latter lacked in height was more than compen- sated in solidity. The contest was of
very short duration. After a short but merry mix-up. Lenden went down. Rising again, he went for his opponent very plackily, only however to receive the coup de grace a few seconds later. Unfortunately, in falling, he struck his head against one of the ring posts and sustained a nasty cut which, had he not received a kuock- out, would have prevented him from continuing the contest. The accident, however, did not affect the result, as it was apparent that when Lenden went down he was "out." Previous to the contest Sailor Smith, of H.M.S. Whiting (who is not unknown in Hongkong) put out a challenge to meet anyone in China, and offered to back himself for 1,000 Mexican. Th challenge was duly accepted, so that we may ex- pect another interesting display in the near future.
OMPAX.
The Philippine Army Transport Service have chartered the Norwegian steamer Proteus, 1,024 tons, Captain Muller, which arrived at Manila from Saigon on the 29th September with a cargo of rice. The German steamer Independent and the Norweign st -amer Themis have both beeu chartered by Warner, Barnes &ompany to bring rice from Saigou to Manila, adds the Manila Times. The old familiar Perla is char- tered to made three trips from Saigon to Java with rice.
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14.3. 14 lids. 10 st. 6 lbs. Weight for inches as pec Hongkong Jockey Club Standar1. Previous winners of any Official Race extra for each race, Penalties cumulative. Un placed ponies allowed 5 lbs. Entrate fee $2. 1st prize presented by the Hon. R. Shewau; 2ad prize, Cup from Gymkhana Fund. Mr. Master's Mayfly
(Owner) 1 Major Laugland's Weary Willy. (Mr. Gegg) Mr. Forrest's Vanity
(Mr. Mackie) € Major Langland's Yellow Rose (Mr. Gaskell) V Mr. Master rode a splendid race, At the bend his mount was almost two lengths behind Hetry Willy, The gallop up the straight was well fought out, Mayfly eventually winning by about half a length. A poor third. POLO PONY RACE. For bond yide Polo l'onios to be passed as such by Polo Committee. Up the Straight Best of 2 ruus without dis- monating. Catch weights over 11st 7lbs. Entrance fee 82. 1st Prize presented by G. K. H. Brution Esq.; 2nd Prize. Cup from Gymkhana Fund. Mr. Pontifex's Countess Mr Hustings Susan Mr. Cruickshank's Belle Helene Mr. Crmiston's Banca Capt. Light's Go. Bang
...(Owner) 1 (Mr. May) (Owner)
(Lieut. Thornhill)
...(Owner) 0 The first dash was won by Susan and the second by Countess, neither having much to spare. In the linal Countess ran a hard race to the finish and reached the post first by a head. In the preliminary hent Mr. Cruickshank's pony got a second and third.
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First past the Post-Capt. Light.
This event was provocative of much amuse- meut among the spectators. The winner of the race had a serviceable rough rider costume. Mr. Clark appeared as shock-headed Peter,' sir. Gaskell as a de th's head, Mr. Pontifex as a sort of compromis between ick Turpin and the new woman Mr. Grunewald as a cowboy. Mr. May as a Walagog (spelling doubtful), Mr. Corbett as a Chinese of rank and Mr. Bransou
as a Pathan.
Inspector W. G. Warnock was in charge of the police arrang ments.
KOWLOON GARRISON ATHLETIC MEETING.
won the SPCs..
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An athletic meeting promoted by the Kow loon Garrison was held on Friday afternoon at Happy Valley, under the patronage of Colonel L. F. Brown. R.E, Commanding the Troops in China and Hongkong. Fine weather prevailed, aud the gathering was most successfuľfrom every point of view. About 3,000 spectators were present. Many ladies graced the occasion by their alten lance. In the course of the afternoon a fine programme of music was played by the massed bauds of the H.K.R., 33rd Burma and 14h Bombay, under the conductorship of Mr. | J. H. Moir, bandmaster. As to the sport, most interest cutred in the winning of the silver cup presented by the officers of the Kow- loon Garrison to the Regiment whose repre- sentatives obtained most marks during the meeting this was won handsomely by the 33rd Burma with 34 points to their credit, t'e Hongkong Regiment coming second with 14 points. Another feature of the sport was the splendid running of Sepoy Indar Singh I, who raca in 5 min. 4 4-5ths and the half-mile in 2. min. 5 sees-on both occasions without putting him- self into full stride. The opinion of veterans of the track who witnessed his performances was that nothing in the Colony conld touch him at these distances. The following were responsible for the promotion of the meeting - President, Colonel L. F. Brown, RE, Com. manding Troops in China and Hongkong. General Committee: Lt.-Col J. M. Candy, 14th Bombay; Lt Col. W. S Birdwood, 10th Bombay: Lt. Col. R. G. Iremonger, 33rd Burma Infantry; Major T W. G. Bryan. H.K.S.B.R.A.; and Major E. L. C. Berger, (Owner) ( the Hongkong Regiment. Executive Commit- (Owner) tee: Capt. P. G. Anderson, H.K.R.; Lieut. P. (Owner) 9 M. Heath, 10th Bombay; Liout. H W. T. Smith, H.K.S.B.R.A.; Lieut P. Ashfield, 14th Bombay, Ho. Secretary: Lieu: W. H. Simpson, 33rd turma. Referee: Capt. P. G. Anderson, H. K. R. Judges: Lieut. H. W T. Smith. H. K. S. B. R. A., and Lieut. P. Ashfield, 14th Bombay. Timekeeper: Capt S, R. Sievens, 33rd Burma. Starter: Lieut. P. M. Heath, 10th Bombay, Clerk of the Curse: Lieut. Where not other. B. E. Morgan, 33rd Burma. wise mentio aed, the events were open to Native ranks of the Hongkong-Singapore Battalion Royal Artillery, Hongkong Regiment, 33rd I urma Infantry, and 14th Bombay Infantry. Following are the results:--
JUMPING COMPETITION.—Over Hurdle, Water, In and Cut, Post and Rails. Limit 143. Entrance fee $2. 1st Prize presented by W. A. Cruickshauk, Esq; 2nd Prize, Cup from Gymkhana Fund.
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Mr. Cruickshank's Runaway Girl ..(Owner) Mr. W. G. Clarke's Veration ..(Owner) Mr. Bruttou's Extravagance
(Owuer) 1) Mr. Mackie's Seabreeze
(Owner) ( Capt. Lig. t's Go Bang
(Owner) 0 Major Denny's The Duchess (Mr Pontifex) Mr. Renuie's Black Tulip Capt. Light's Go Lightly Mr. Bruttou's Altgold Lieu!. Branson's Joss
...(Mr. May)
There was some good form shown, but little to tuch that of Runaway Girl. Mr. Cruickshauk, although taking first honours, was not of course competing for the first prize (which was pre- spted by himself) but only for the second. The premier prize therefore fell to Mr. Clark's Vezation, which was a good second. TENT P.GGING.-Three runs. Points for Pace and Style. Entrance fee $2 1st prize presented by J. R. M. Smith, Esq; 2nd priz, Cap from Gymkhana Faud.
1. Mr. Brutton-13 points. 2. Mr. Cruickshank-11 points. 3. Major Denny-9 points. There were 9 entrants, aud the competi ion was keen and exciting STEEPLECHASE. From the Black Rock, once round and in. Open. Limit 143. 14 hds. 10 st. Weight for inches, 2 lbs. per quarter inch over 14 hds. Previous winners of a Steeplechase or Hurdle Race in Hongkong
Entrance fee $2. 7 lbs. extra.
1st prize
100 YARD. Entries limited to 2 per re- giment. First prize, 35. Second prize, $3. Third prize, $2.
Sepoy Sultan Khan, H.K.R.
2 Sepoy Sher Singh, 33rd Burma.
(Sepoy Muhammad Khan, H.K.R.
Sepoy Narayan Singh, 35rd Burma. Time-11 4-5th secs.
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