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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 5 lb. extra for each win in subsequent starts for the Cap, but in the event of a pony carrying the penalty not winning, 2 lb. to be deducted next time he starts. Penalties accumulative up to 15 lb. Entrance fee of $5 to go in the purchase of a memento to the winner of each race, and $25 to second pony out of the Club funds. At the con clusion of the season a cup, value $100, will be presented to the owner of the pony obtain- ing the second highest number of marks, Mr Dryasdust's Coxcomb, lust 11lbs
(Mr Dupree) 1 Mr Ellis Kadoorie's Manchurian Chief, 10st
5lbs (Mr Hickman) 2 Mr Master's Blue Nile 11st 2lbs (Mr Gegg) 3 After considerable trouble the three ponies in this event were sent away, but it was evident from the start that Blue Nile was hopelessly out of the race, the other ponies having gained a considerable distance before Mr. Gegg's mount got off the mark. Man- churian Chief took the lead from the start, continuing in the van until the village was reached, when Coxcomb lessened the distance between them and drew level as the straight was entered. The run home was an excellent one, and Coxcomb passed the winning post with three lengths to spare. Time- min. 12-2/5
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The Pari paid $8.10 on the winner. the cash sweeps the drawer of Coxcomb reo-ived 8166 95; of Manchurian chief, $47,70; and of Blue Nile, $23.85.
HURDLE RACE.-For China Ponies, Dis- tance about One Mile and a Quarter. Catch Weights 10st, 81b. Entrance fee $5. 1st Prize: A Cup presented by J. A. Jupp, Esq. 2nd Prize: $25. (Entrance fees to go to winner.) Post Entries. No race unless four starters.
Mr Rolason's Beaufort 10st 8lbs
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(Mr. R. F. C. Master) 1 Mr C. H. Ross' Ben Eion 10st 8lbs
(Mr. Dupree) 2 Mr Sherlock's Dublin 10st 8lbs (Mr. Large) 3 Mr Bratton's Sanguine 10st 8lbs (owner) Mr A. T. Walker's Picsuniny 10st 8lbs
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Notwithstanding the heavy track, and other unfavourable conditions for the hurdle race, all the entrants started, and the field was des patched in a bunch. Sanguine took the lead, being closely followed by Dublin and Picanning, Passing the village the latter pony drew ahead of the field, but was displaced by Beaufort as the field passed the winning post for the first time. Beaufort maintained her lead dispite the effort of Sanguine to overtake him, and as the field neared the village Picanning fell with his rider, but fortunately Mr. Walker escaped injury. Ben Eion was now observed to be rapidly making his way to the front, and as the leaders ware being urged on Sanguine went down, giving Mr. Brutton a nasty spil. Fortunately the rider was not seriously hurt, although Ben Eion now respond. ed gallently to the persuasion of his rider. Beaufort had too good a start to be overtaken. and ran home an easy winner. The Pari Mutual dividend was $21.40. In the cash sweeps the drawer of Beaufort received $262, while Ben Eion paid $72 and Dublin, $36. TENT PEGGING CHALLENGE CUP.-Presented by His Excellency Major-General Broadwood, C.B. For China. Ponies. To be run for five times and to be won by the rider scoring most marks at the ed of the season. Best of three runs at each meeting. Points for pacs and style. Open to members of both services as well as to members of the Gymkhana Club Entrance fee $3. A memento presented to the 1st and 2nd at each meeting. Post Entries.
Mr W. S. Dupree? Dead heat Mr C. H. Ross Mr G. C. Moxon
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In this event a total of eighteen points was allowed for pace and style, while four points were allowed for pegs. Messra. Dupree and Ross each scored 23 points, while Mr. Moxon followed with 21 points.
POLO PONY SCURRY-Open to all bona fide China Palo Ponies passed as such by the Com.
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The drawers of the first, second and third in the cash sweeps, received $337.75, $96.50 and 848.25 respectively. The Paris Mutuel paid 89.20 on the winner.
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ONE MILE AND A QUARTER FLAT RACE, HANDICAP-For all China Ponies. Jockeys who have not Won more than two official races in Hongkong, Shanghai or fientsin allowed 5lb. Entrance fee $5. 1st Prize : A Cup presented by Hon. Mr. W. J. Gresson. 2nd Prize: $25. (Entrance fees to go to winner.)
Mr C. H. Ross' Ben Eion, list 2lbs
(Mr Dupree) 1 Mr Medio's Nigel, 10st 4lbs (Mr Hickman) 2 Mr Nemo's Grand Slam, 10st 7lbs
(Mr Clarke) 3 The flag dropped on a good start, Grand Slam assuming the lead, and being closely followed by the rest of the field. Coming up the straight for the first time Ben Fion got into a goo position just behind Grand Slam. while Nigel was in third place. By the time the field approached the incline Grand Slam had gained considerably on Ben Eiou, but as the pooies crowned the hill they were racing neck and neck, Ben Eion on being driven having rapidly overhauled the leader. Nigel was in third position, but gradually drew up on the formost pair. The field closed on entering the straight, and Nigel and Ben Eion had the struggle for supremacy. The win fell to the latter pony, who had a length to spare as he passed the winning post. Time-2 min. 501/5 secs. The Pari paid on the winner $11.20. In the cash sweeps the drawer of the first horse received $83.50; of the second $81; and of the third $10.50.
THE COMMISSION.
THE PC M.O.'S REJOINDER.
On May 6th the members of the Legislative Council were put in possession of copies of a Minute by Dr. Atkinson, the Principal Civil Medical Officer, dealing with the report of the Sanitary Commission.
Dr. Atkinson notes that during his absence in 19 0, a popular &.itation was made against the Government on account of continuance of the plague, and because several Europeans were attacked that year, A great bid was made then for a Municipal Council. In the winter of 19 1-2 a general cleaning of the city was effected, and the ranitary staff increased. The co-operation of the Chinese was solicited. Plague still continued. At much less cost, c'eaning has gone on since, with ex cellent results, particularly B marked diminution' in the average number of plague cases during 194-05-06, as compared with the previous three years. The increase in 1906 he attributes to water scarcity interfering with cleansing.
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simply another way of stating the opinion of the Commissioners that there should be a Municipality.”
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Shortly after my return to the Colony in 191 I wrote in to the Government and strongly recommended that the Sanitary Board be abolished and a Sanitary Department be ap- pointed and I am still of the opinion either that this hould be done or that a Municipality should undertake the Sanitary Administration of the Colony. I doubt very much, however, whether there are a sufficient number of publio spirited citizens who have the interests of the Colony sufficiently st heart to undertake this."
In conclusion, Dr. Atkinson, who comments ou many other paragraphs, states that since his return to the Colony the work of the Medical Department has increased so much that he feels he cannot with justice to himself con inue to underiske in future the administration of two such large departments as the Medical and Sanitary.
HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION,
An extraor1inary meeting of shareholders in the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Cor. poration was held at the City Hall on the 31st May, Mr. G. H. Medhurst presided, and there were also present Messrs. R. Shewan, H. Keswick, A. Haupt, A. J. Raymond, A. Fuchs, E, Shellim and H. E. Tompkins (directors), Mr. J. R. M. Smith (Chief Manager), Mr. J. C. Peter, Mr. C. W. May, Sir Paul Chater, Captain C. I. Williams, Hon. Mr. E. A. Hewett, Messrs. W. H. Purcell, J. McArthur, Chan Tong, to Fook, C. 3. Gubbay, Ellis Kadoorie, A. V. Apoar, W. H. Trenchard Davis, J. Gregory, F. Maitland, Lo Cheung-shui, Cheung Pai-kai, H. N. Mody, 8. H. Michael, F. Smyth, J. Barton, W. Dunbar. F. A. Gomes, R. Mit obell, F. P Hett, H. Humphreys, J. de Cham- pasur, E. G. Barrett, Soomar Mowjee, W. H. Wickham, A. Roger, A. Findlay Smith, J. M. 8. Alves, Wong Leung-him, G. C. C. Master. C. Rogge, Ho Kom-tong, J. Wheeley, G. V. D. Parr, K. R. Hynd and A. F. Warrack.
The CHAIRMAN-Gentlemen, there being a sufficient number of shareholders present and a sufficient number of shares represented to form & quorum under conditions of the deed of settle- ment, I will now ask the Chief Manager to read the no'ice calling the meeting.
The CHIEF MANAGER baving read the notice,
The CHAIRMAN said:- Gentlemen, you have been invited to attend to-day to consider three proposals and, if you approve of these proposals, to pass certain resolutions necessary to give effect to them. The proposals are:- (1) The increase of the Bank's ・ apital; (2) The extension of the period of the operation of the Bank's Ordinance; (3) The continuation of all the provisions of the clause of our Ordinance relating to our excess note issue. The question of the increase of our capital is one which has occupied the attention of the Court of Directors for some considerable time. At the General Meeting of Shareholders held on the 6th February last, my predecessor in the chair in referring to the proposed inc ease of capital, called attention to the steady increase of our business, the expansion of Far Eastern trade, and the widening field for the employment of foreign capital in Chins. The letter of the 12th March last, which has been in your hands for some time, fully sets forth the scheme for the increas of ospital sad I need only add that your Directors aro confirmed in their opinion that it is a good thing alike for the shareholders and for the customers of the Bank. With regard to the other two proposals they are of a formal nature, but your Directors considered it advis- able that they should be submitted at this meeting. Under our Ordinance the term for which the Bank is incorporated is limited and will expire on 14th August 1908. If we are to continue to remain incorporated and carry on
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The Commission's report as a whole, Dr. Aikinson calls "Dajudicial in tone." It has vague sweeping and serious findings un- supported by the evidenc "It is not so much what is said as what is inferred that I consider unfair." Some inspectors had sinned, but it was unfair to brand the whole body, which contains, he is pleased to testify, straightforward and trustworthy men. He comments that "over and over again distinctly leading questions' were put to witnesses. 'Dumping was in vogue before the plague came. It is not a fact that rat-catching coolies have been almost left to their own free will-foremen and inspectors have always supervised. The Commissioners did not under-business we must obtain the permission of the sand the Government method of controlling expenditure. Proper books were kept. It was absurd to suggest that he ever slighted the Sanitary Board, and he does not know what is meant by ignoring the status of the Secretary' (para 351). "This reference to the one-man- system, and indeed the whole paragraph is
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Government to do so, and we propose to ask that this permission be given for a further period of 21 years and that all the provisions of the clause of our Ordinance relating to our excess note issus be contiuued for a like period. By obtaining your sanotion now to apply for there extensions we avoid the necessity of calling
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