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spectators that there were only two in the race the two greys, Ingot and Merrymite, who galloped side by side like the white steeds which carried Macaulay's white knights. Ingot, how- ever, managed to crane his neck ahead of Merrymite on the winning post and was declared the winner; a dividend of $12.70 was paid on him
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THE HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS AND
over dolls. The rest of the dolls remained up right, “aggravating " monuments of woman's most notorious incapacity. 5.-6 pm.-THREE-QUARTERS_OF A MILE FLAT RACE. HANDICAP.-For all China ponies. Non-winning Jockeys allowed 5 lbs. Entrance fee $5. 1st Prize: A Cup presented by Sir Paul Chater, Kt., C.M.G.. 2nd Prize: $25. (Entrance fees to go to Hon. Mr W. J. Gresson's Ionic, 11st 2lb
winner.)
Mr Clarke's Lashmere, 11st Olb
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(Mr Dupree) (Mr Mackie)
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Mr Ottery's Red Herring, 10st 6(b
Mr Clarke's Pathan, 10st 7lb
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{September 17, 1908. recollect that in 1902, when telegraphic tras fern on London touched 1/6}, we also. through what may aptly be termed an adjust- ment period. During the latter part of that year we sold very little, but, as dealers were then realizing good profits on contracts effected at higher rates of exchange, deliveries were not unsatisfactory. For the past few months the reverse has been the case, and I regret to my that there have already been some serious failures among the local native yarn merchants, which have adversely affected the yarn business. It is satisfactory to note that indications point to good orops of cotton in Americs and India, su essential factor for the welfare of the cotton spinning industry. Your property is in first rate condition, and all stooks have been taken over at safe valuations. It is with deep regret that I inform you of the death of our spinning master, Mr. Robert Saxon, which occurred on 25th August from malignant
fever. Mr. Saxon
with malarial
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No questions being asked, the CHAIRMAN proposed that the report and accounts as presented be adopted and passed.
Father O'Flynn's Marrymits, 9st 8lb...
(Mr Gresson) Mr Hickman's Roscommon, 10st Olb (Owner) Mr Hyne's Ingot, 10st Glb (Mr Brutton)
us for over seven and a half years, during Mr Ottery's Aethelbert, 10st 3lb
(Mr Deacon) 0 which time he carried out his duties to A fast race and a fairly large field. A good the complete satisfaction of the General start
to Before asking you witnessed and the ponies were Managers. Was bunched throughout. The red jackets of the report and secounts, I shall be pleased to
answer any questions concerning them. Pathan and Lashmere were to the fore until the village was passed. Then Ionic and Red Herring drew ahead of Pathan and level with Lashmere. The pace up the straight was a fast one and Ionio was first past the winning post, with Lashmere a good second and Red Herring well up in the third place. Time- 21 min. 38 secs. Dividend $16.50.
TIME RACE. DISTANCE I MILE.-OPEN To ALL COMERS. Conditions:-Ponies must complete the course within a given time, which will be declared after entries are closed.. They must be continually on the move and time cannot be filled in by turning and going over ground already covered. First Prize to go to pony past the post nearest within time limit. 2nd Prize: $25.00. Entrance fee: $5.00.
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CLUB CHALLENGE CUP.- Distance one mile. For all China ponies. Catoh weights at 10st 6lbs. Winners of an open race or open griffin race 5lbs, extra. Non-winning subscription griffins allowed 5lbs. Non-winning Jockeys allowed 5lbs. To be won by the pony scoring most marks in the races for the cup, counting 4 points for a first; 2 for a second; and 1 for a third. The benefit of marks already scored to pass with the pony on a sale. Any winner of the race to carry 5lbs, extra for each win in sub- sequent starts for the cup, but in the event of a pony carrying the penalty not winning 2lbs. to be deducted next time he starte. Penalties accumulative up to 15lbs. Entrance fee of $5 to go in the purchase of a memento to the winner of each race, and $25 to second At the con- pony out of the club funds. clusion of the season a oup, valne $100, will be presented to the owner of the pony obtain ing the second highest number of marks. Mr Godfrey Master's Blue Nile 11st 2lb
(owner) 1 Hon. Mr W. J. Gresson's Ionic 10st 6lb
(Mr. Dupree) Mr Brutton's Kingston 11st Olb ...
(owner) Although a disappointment as regards the number of entries, the Challenge Cup proved the best race of the day. After considerably more trouble than would have sufficed to start 20 ponies the field got away, Ionic on the rails, then Kingston and Blue Nile on the outer course. Ionic took the lead, Kingston following behind and Blue Nile bringing up the rear. Thus they raced until the foot of the incline was reached, at which point Ionio had increased his lead by. some lengths. Going up the hill, however, the field closed up and on emerging from behind the rook were in close order, but still in Indian file. The order was the same until the straight was entered when the skill of the riders and the endurance of the pouies were called for. Master's jockeyship was so good that almost before the others realised it he had assumed the lead. The riders of both Ionic and Kingston urged their steeds to their utmost. Kingston did his best, but was unequal to the occasion. So was Ionic, although he stayed longer than the former. He made a bold bid to prevent Blue Nile carrying off the cup, but the fatter pony beat him by a couple of lengths. Mr. Master was loudly cheered for the excellent race he put up, and will in due course be presented with the Challenge Cup which he has so deservedly won. Time-2 min. 11-2/5 8008 The dividend paid on Blue Nile was $11.10.
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NOMINATION, "Aunt Race. Dolls to be placed at intervals across the course. Gentlemen to start mounted opposite Judge's box. given signal they are to ride to a point indicated and there dismount, pick up a bundle of sticks and return to starting point, when they will hand the bundle to their respective nominators. The prize will be won by the lady who knocks down her
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doll in the least number of throws and in the shortest space of time. Entrance fee $3. lat Prize: presented by the Club. 2nd Prize: presented by the Club. Mr. Belgrave, nominated by Mrs. Kitson Mr. Dupree, nominated by Miss Barner-
Lawrence 2 This event brought forth seven starters. The gentlemen rode to a certain point where they secured a bundle of sticks with which they raced back to their nominees. A bundle contained about ten sticks, and with these the ladies were required to knock down a Japanese doll, seven of which were attached to posts stuck in the ground. For a time the sticks shot up into the air and fell again like a shower of hail, but the dolls remained stationary. When nearly all of their ammunition was spent, only the two ladies before mentioned were successful in knocking
Mr. Deacon, 3 min. 42-4/5 secs. Mr. Dupree, 3 min. 36-1/5 secs.
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The time in which the ponies were required to complete the course in this race, selected by H.E. the Governor, was 3 min. 43 secs. There were fifteen starters in the event, which was a go-as-you-please affair, the stamina or sped of a pony being of no consequence. The rider's judgment of time was the object, and Mr. Deacon was very close to the time selected by His Excellency.
HONGKONG COTTON SPINNING WEAVING AND DYEING C., LU.
The ninth ordinary meeting of shareholders in this company was held at the offices of the General Managers, Messrs. Jardine, Matheson and Co., on September 8th. There were present Hon. Mr. W. J. Gresson (Chairman), Sir Paul Chater and Mr. A. G. Wood (Con- sulting Committee), Mr. A. Brook Smith (Secretary), Messrs. C. H. Ross, A. Shaw, H. Gittens, F. Smyth, Yuen Hop, H. U-shang, Lo Cheung shui, Fok Kam-yen, Cheong Ming and
Dor Fuk.
The SECRETARY read the notice convening the meeting, after which -
The CHAIRMAN said :-Gentlemen: [Subject to your approval, I propose to take the report and statement of socounts, which have been in your hands for several days, as read. During
Mr. SMITH seconded, and the motion was', carried.
Mr. L. CHEUNG-SHUI moved the re-election of Sir Paul Chater and Mr. A. G. Wood to the consulting committee.
Mr. Fox KAM-TAN seconded the motion to which shareholders agreed.
Mr. YUEN HOP proposed the re-appointment of Mr W. Hutton Potts as auditor.
Mr. GITTENS seconded the motion which was carried.
The CHAIRMAN-Dividend warrants will be ready on Monday. Thank you for your attendance, gentlemen.
SHAMEEN MUNICIPAL COUNCIL.
OFFICIAL MINUTES.
The following report of the recent meeting of Shameen ratepayers is official :—
A meeting of the land-reaters and rate- payers of the British Concession, Shameen, was held at the British Consulate-General on Saturday, September 8th, for the purpose of considering the framing of Municipal Bye- Laws governing the erection of buildings on the Concession, with a view to keeping such buildings within limits calculated not to endanger the foundations of surrounding property, and also to prevent the erection of unsightly or insanitary structures.
The meeting was presided over by R. W. Mansfield, Esq. C.M.G., the British Consul- General, and 128 votes were represented.
The CHAIRMAN opened the proceedings by stating that, although this question had been raised through the proposed construction of a five-storied building on Lot 14, he wished it to be clearly understood that no international The question feeling entered into the matter. would have been raised equally had any other property holder contemplated erecting a similar structure, and it must in any case have› come up of necessity sooner or later owing to the rapid development of_the_Concession and to the absence of any Regulations governing the erection of buildings.
After some further remarks from the Chair- man, bearing, upon the mode of procedure to be followed as laid down by the Land regulations of the Concession, the following resolution was proposed by Mr. H. BINT and was seconded by Mr. A. V. HOGG:-
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the first five months of the year covered by the accounts now before you, a very satisfactory demand was experienced for our yarns, but the same cannot be said of the period since January last. The outlook in May was so discouraging that the General Managers decided to resort to "short time", and, in the absence of any
That, within the limits of the Concession, improvement in the demand for Yarn, the Mill's no building shall be erected exceeding sixty output is still confined to very moderate" feet in height, measured from the bund dimensions. I may mention, however, that coping to the highest point of the building everything is in readiness for again running proper, not including chimneys, and that the “full time" directly the position warrants such Council be instructed to prepare a Regulation a course being adopted. Whilst the outlook or Regulations embodying the above resolu- does not lead one to anticipate much activity tion and providing for supervision of
the nesr future, I incline to the in
buildings, on the lines obtaining on other once trade opinion that,
is adjusted "Concessions. Such Regulation or Regulations to the present high level of exchange, "to be laid before a General Meeting of Land- we may reasonably expect to find an outlet for renters and Bate-payers, which shall be 'all we can produce. Some of you will doubliess" "convened as early as feasible,”
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