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CHINA OVERLAND TRADE REPORT.
apparently thought that he would like to try his luck, so he returned to the coole who owed him money and again demanded £1. The debtor drew a knife and made a lunge at his creditor. but did not strike him. Then the accused snatched the knife from the debtor and stabbed 1. him twice in the heart.
and ride to a point indicated and deposit polo balls in a basket. First past the post with three balls in basket to win. Polo balls must be carried in the hands-pockets, &c., may not be used. First and Second Prizes presented by the Club. Entrance fee $3, Mr. Dupree, nominated by Miss Bratton Captain Smith, nominated by Mrs. Wise
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ALLEGED ATTEMPTED MURDER.
SMART CAPTURE BY THE POLICE.
minutes later, the cause being internal The ladies appeared to find their task in this, bæmorrhage. The coolie who committed the event much easier than where tiresome figures murder will be tried at the Police Court were concerned, and wers 80 áccurate in to-day. throwing the polo balls that not one accident has to be recorded. THREE QUARTERS OF
MILE FLAT RACE.-For Hongkong and China Eub- zcription Griffius of any season. Weight for inches as per scale. Previous winners at this season's Gymkhanas barred. Winners of an official race to carry 71b. extra; of two or more races 10lb. extra, "Off-day "win- ners at Hongkong or Shanghar to carry 3lb. extra. Unplaced ponies in an official race allowed 5lb. Non-winning Jockeys allowed 5lb. Entrance fee 85. 1st Prize: A Cup presented; 2nd Prize: $25. (Entracce fees to go to winner).
Mr. W. G. Clarke's Lashmere, 10st 11lb
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Mr. Ottery's Red Herring, 11st llb
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Mr. Henchman's Diadem, 10st 10lbs, 5lbs ... allowed (Mr. Gressou) Mr. Hickolff's Roscommon, 11st ...
(Mr. Hickman)
Mr. A. C. Hynes Ingot, 11st 5lbs
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HONGKONG VOLUNTEER CORPS.
In the annual report of the Hongkong Volunteer Corps, Major Pritchard says:-On March 31st, 195, the total strength of the
269 (including Corps was
Chinese The total strength of Orderly Room Clerk). the Corps on March 31st, 1906, is 274 (including Chinese Orderly Room Clerk, I hope that there will be a further increase this year when the New Head Quarters are completed. Dur- ing the past season, 2 members have died, 59 have resigned (2 on ̈ Medical Certifioste, 18 in the Colony and 39 on leaving the Colony), 3 have been struck off for various reasons. It is satisfactory to note that this is the smallest fortune-teller named Leung Laug, who resides years, and as regards the resignations, a larger
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number that has had to be struck off for many
at 13, MacGregor Stre-t, Wanchai, quarreled proportion than usual have left the Colony. 69 with his wife, and as they fought he drew a new numbers have been enrolled. The Hong- knife, stabbed her in the breast and inflicted kong Volunteer Reserve Association has at several nasty gashes on her head and arms. the present date a membership of 23), an The woman fed downstairs and into the street increase of 76 during the past twelve months. It has become a very popular association. crying as she rau “save life". She went to a friend's house at Praya East, told her what had The members have carried out a large amount happened, and the friend went with hor in
of rifle practice throughout the year search of a constable. They found one on his and a very good average has been obtained. beat on the Praya, explained matters, and he The members have the same privilege of accompanied them to the woman's home, where obtaining ammunition at reduced cost as the on arrival, they found that the fortune-teller Volunteers, and carry out their practice at the had disappeared. The constable took the King's Park Range, Kowloon, which is more injured woman to No.
Police Station, accessible than the Volunteer Range at Tai where Iuspector Gourlay and Sergeant, Haug. It has also been decided that a range
· Lee dressed her wounds and sout hor shall bo built for their use at the Peak. The to the Government Civil Hospital. Inspec, Association has revived the interest in the tor Gourlay theu despatched detectives in Colony in a wonderful way, and there is every search of the fortune-teller and he was arrested
to expect the number of members within two hours just as he was leaving in a will continue to increase, It is only fair ferry lanuch for Yanmati. The case will be to mention, however, that a certain number heard at the Police Court a week Leuce, when of recruits must necessarily be lost to the the woman is expected to be well enough to
Corps aunually, owing to fact that appear. Charges of cutting and wounding those who are only interested in rifle shooting with intent to kill and murder, and have greater facilities in the Reserve Associa of cutting and wounding with intent to cause
tion thau in the Corps, but the minimum age for members of the Association is 35 years, grievous bodily harm, have been preferred
and if this is strictly adhered to in future it against the min, who has been remanded in police custody.
should not then greatly interfere with the ! uumbers joining the Corps. If the members of the Reserve Association had to carry out their rifle practice at the Volunteer Range, I think it is probable that their numbers would be reduced to 20 or 30, and considering the inaccessibility of this range, I consider that the Volunteers deserve great credit for the good results obtained in the China United Services Rifle Association Meeting in which they defeated the members of the Reserve in every event. I think it would be fairer to the Corps if the facilities for ri, practice could be made at least as favourable as those for the Reserve
WHY WE ARE NO LONGER PRE-HISTORIC.
(Mr. Dupree) 0 It was surprising to see Diadem, the outsider, makid the running in this race. He main- tained the lead until the straight was entered, Red Herring, Ingot and Lashmere then being close behind. I ashmere challenged Diadem and passed him in the home run, also Red Herring, who was a length behind at the post Time-1 min. 35 secs. Dividend $8. HULDLE RACE.-For Chins ponies. Distauce about one mile and a quarter. Catch Weights 10st. 8lb. Winner of hurdle race at first and second gymkhanas to carry 5lb. extra, Entrance fee $5. 1st Prize. A Cup presented by G. C. C. Master, Esq. 2nd Prize: $25. | A TESTIMONIAL TO MISSIONARIES. (Entrance fees to go to winner). Mr. G. K. Hall Brutton's Preston, 10st 8lbs
(Mr. Master) I Hon. Mr. W. J. Gresson's Eager, 10st 8lbs
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(Mr. J. Gresson) ( Hon. Mr. W. J. Gresson's Mamodeen, 10st 8lbs (Mr. Dupree) Mr. C. G. Mackie's The Quaich. 10st 1316
(Mr. Mackie) 0 Baluchi shot to the front as the flag dropped, but was soon replaced by Eager, the Quaich being second and Preston last. Opposite the Golf Club the Quaich fouled a hurdle, throwing his rider, who fortunately escaped without serious injury. Eager was not far in advance, but going up the iucline he was pursued by Preston and Mamodeeen, the former pony overtaking him as the straight was entered and beating him on the post.
Mr. W. J. Daniel's Baluchi, 10st 8lbs
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The Pari Mutuel paid a dividend of $21.24.
MURDER ON THE S.S.
· INDRAVELLI."
THE SPIRIT OF GAMBLING,
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The 8.6. Indravelli, with a number of repatriated coolies on board, arrived in the harbour on June 19th and immediately hoisted her police flag, when the Water Police pinnace
• ran alongside, and an officer boarded steamer. He learned that early on the morning of the 18th instant, while the vessel was on her way from Singapore to Hongkong, a coolie tried to recover £ 10s which he had advan ed to another coolie. Apparently he pressed so hard for payment that he annoyed the deb'or, who hurled a basin at his head, but failed to Lit him. The creditor then asked for the re-payment of £1, but even this amount the debtor refused to hand over, so the creditor did not press him further for a time.
Later in the day the creditor observed a number of coolies gambling in the bold of the ship, and after watching the play for a time,'
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Major Ritchie at Singapore has been lectur. ing to the Y.M.C.A. on pre-historic mau. He is reported to have said that we are obliged to count by tens, though twelves would make а more rational sys em. simply because our ancestors counted by ten fingers". It would be interesting to be told why twelves would make a more ratiousl system. Also Major Ritchie seems to have been bolder than any other anthropologist when he averred that "primeval man loved and was faithful to his wife, whom he won by fighting".
But it is probable that the lecturer was mis- reported. There is an obvious misprint in the remark: "It.was once believed that pre-historic promiscuous intercourse was practised by pre historic people.". The report is most amusing where it ascribes the advancement of the human race (from the pre-historic standard) to missionary work! We had better append the statement itself:
remarkable
"In conclusion. Major Ritchie gave an inter- esting ealogy upon the remarkable advancement of the human race, and the sublime conditions that existed, and connected this wonderful change with the growth of missionary work. He appealed to the members of the Y.M.C.A. to do all in their power in the direction of improving the cnditions of our race.”
FRENCH FLEET IN ORIENT.
COPTING BRITISH REDUCTION.
There is to be a re-arrangement of the Freuch❘ naval force in the Far East. The marine budget for 1907 provides for the recall to France of the Gucydon, Mont alm, Dupetit-Thouars and Guichen, which will be moved to the Mediterranesa Squadron. There will only remain in Indo-China the Bruiz. Pascal, Descartes, and other units of the same value, under the command of a rear-admiral, and a vice-admiral will no more be called to the command of the Far Eastern Squadron.
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Association. All the members of the Corps have now been equipped with the new short. rifle. The Volunteer Troop have been equipped with the Paterson ri carrying equipment, - which seems satisfactory. Swords have also recently arrived from England for the Troopers. It is satisfactory to note that a far larger number than usual have attended over 30 drills; it may be mentioned that, without including the Staff, 12 members have attended over 100 drills, the record number being 14/7 credited to Bombardier F. O. Day, Right Half No. 2 Drills have been Company, H. K. V. A. carried out throughout the year by the Ar- tillery units with, the 15-pr. B. L. Guns and 303 Maxims in addition to infantry drill. The Troop have carried oat frequent mounted drills, and the Ezgiueer Company have had technical instruction at Kowlon with the oil engines and searchlights in addition to actual working in conjunction with the Royal Engineers with the various engines and s-archlights in the command. All gaits have taken part in field days together, and a number of the men have had a short training in entrenching. Musketry was carried out during camp with better results than in previous years. Rifle shooting has been taken up with greater keenness than u-ual and the range at Tai-Hang has been in use regularly on at least two days a week and there have been numerous company competitions besides the general practice in the Rifle Club. 31,039 rounds 8. A. ammunition, were fired by the Corps during the year and 34,07-1 were supplied to the Reserve Association; it was therefore found necessary to order a larger supply than nsual for 1906 and to reduce the gun ammuni.
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