May 2, 1908.]
V.R.C. SPORT.
The eleventh annual athletic meeting of the Victoria Recreation Club, held at the Happy Valley on the H. K. F. C. ground, on April 25th proved very successful. Despite the uncertain state of the weather, there was a good attendance, and as the various events were well filled, competition was keen and the exhibition of sport was decidedly good. The meeting was under the following management.
Patrous: His Excellency Sir F. Lugard, K.C.M.G., O.B., D,8.0.; His Excellency Vice- Admiral Sir Hedworth Lambton, K.Č.V,O.; Commodore Stokes, R. N.; Hon, Mr F. H. May, C.M.G.
Judges: Messrs W. Armstrong, W.A. Crake, W. Logan, A. McKirdy, J. Rodger, M. A. A. Souza and Lt. Col. Broke, R. F.
Referee: Mr A. R dger. Handicappers: Messrs E. Hamphreys, A. Mo irdy, W. H. Williams and Dr E. H. Kew. Clerks of the Course: Messrs J. W, Bains and M. McIver.
Starters: Messrs A. R. Sutherland and E. M, Haz÷land.
CHINA OVERLAND TRADE REPORT.
Half mile flat race. Open to soldiers, sailors and polica - 1, L-Corpl. Dellow; 2. W. T. Ray, R.N.; 3, Gunner Thomas. Time 2-30-1/5.
449 yards flat race, challenge cap to be won three years before becoming the property of a competitor-1 (prize by Mr. H. N. Mody) L. J. Wisbart; 2 (prize by the Oriental Hoted), P. Linton. At the last bend Garrett led from Linton, who, however pissed into first place and Wishart, coming up, also at Garrett. At the post Linton stopped, and Wishart breasted the tape first.
The race
was awarded to Wishart, but it was understood the matter would be considered by the committer.
Girls rao,
100 yards handicap, open to girls between 10 and 15-1, Gweo. Stephenson; 2, Dorothy Rodger.
Boys race, 440 yards, handicap, open to boya between 10 and 15-1, J. Remedios; 2, H. Castro.
presented by the Taikoo Club), T. M. Yuman;
Half mile flat race (scratch)-I (priza
(prize by Messrs. Mckirdy and Crosbie), J. H. Mead. Time 2m, 15. Wishart was third. Last year's time, 2m 8-4/59.
Sack race 50 yards -1. (prize by Messrs. Time-keepers: Messrs T. Meek and R. Hen. Ruttonjes and Son), A. V. Barros; 2, A, E
derson.
Combes.
Hon. Treasurer: Mr R. Henderson,
One mile flat race handicap-1, (prize by Sir Hon. Secretary: Mr F. Lammert.
Paul Chater), A. K. Ellis (90 yards); 2, (prize The band of the 13th Rajputs, under Band-by China Mail), T. M. Yaman (sor tob). This master C. T. Coke, rendered selections in the
was a very good race. Ellis put on a fiue, sport course of the afternoon. The result of the in the last round and won by over teu yards. events are apparded:
Time 5 12-2/5.
Long jump (three tries), priza pieseifted by H.E. the Governor-1, A. C. Leith, 20ft 44; 2, F. G. Carroll 20ft 14, R. F. C. Master was third with 20ft,
12 yards flat race (handicap). First heat -1, Major Stephenson; (10 yards) 2, L. A. Ozirio (5 yards). Secoud heat-1, A... Kempthorne (4 yarda); 2, L. G. Cordeiro, (7 yards). _Third heat-1, A. Combes (3 yards). 1, J. H. Mead (4 yards). Final-1, A. 8. Kempthorne; 2, L. A. Ozorio won by a foot. Time 12 2/58.
High jump-1 (priza presented by H. K. Corinthian Yacht Club), P. Linton, 5 ft 3; 2 (prize presented by Messrs. Falconer and Co.), A. C. Leith, 5 ft 2. Fire competitors.
100 yards fat race (challenge cup), presented by Dr. F. H. Kew. To be won three years before becoming the property of a competitor -1, (prize by Hon. Mr. H. Keswick), F. G. Carroll; 2 (prize presented by H. K. A. A. A.), H. L. O. Garret. Time 10-/158. This is the quickest time in which it has been run at the e sports.
Boys Race, 100 yard handicap, open to all boys between 6 and 10.-1, (prize presented by Mr C. E. Warren), Master Atkinson; 2, James Ray. There was a false start and Master Stephenson won, and in recognition of his fine run Dr. Kew presented an addi:ioned prize for him.
200 yards-1, H.K.A.A.A (Linton, Kempthorne, Young and Wishart); 2, H.K.F.C.
Team race,
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beat the men
Tug of War, open to Navy, Army, Volunteers, and Police. The King Alfred of the "Kent," and the 83rd Co. R.G.A palled the 87th Co. In the fiual the soldiers beat the sailors.
Girls' race, 80 yards, handicap, open to girls between the ages of six and 10.-1, E. Arm- strong; 2, P. d'Almada.
120 yards burdle race, 10 flights. Previous winners penalised 24 yards-1 (prize presented by Hon. Mr. Murray Stewart), P. Liaton; 2, (prise by the Dragon Cycle Co.), L. J. Wishart. Time 188. Wishart won last year in the same time. A. C. Leith was a good third.
Bioyole race, two miles. handicap-1 (prize presented by Mr D. Dorabjee), J. Forbes (scr.); 2 (prize presented by Messrs. Ah Ling & Co.), A. H. Carrol (200 yards; 3, (prize by Mr O. C. Moosa), J. R. i ereira (175 yards). Won on the line.
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Cons lation race 120 yards-1 (prize by Mearra Kuhu and Komor), D Soares,
At the close Colonel BROKE, on behalf of the Committee, asked Mrs Rodger to present the prizes, a duty which was undertaken by that lady. She also banded over the prizes won in the cross country racing under the A. A. A. F. A. Biden, who won three races out of the five, received three small cups for each event and a larga ona for winning the aggregate and T. A. Yuman, who had won the other, two, rec-ived two cups,
Mr. LAMMERT, on behalf of the Committee, thanked Mrs Rodger for presenting the prizes and asked her to accept a beautiful bouquet. Cheers for Mrs Rodger were then, given and a similar compliment to the V.RC.eos
closed the proosedings
COMMERCIAL.
Quotations are:-
Malwa New
Persian Extra Fine
Patna Old Benares New
Malwa Old Malwa Older Malwa Very Old Persian Fine Quality ..$800
.$$80 to $1175 to to ..$1135 to .$- to
.$980. to $1000 to ..$1020- to
OPIUM.
HONGKONG, April 30th.
per picul
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.$1060 to
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Patna New
Benares Old
COAL
per chest.
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YARN.
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Mr. P. Eduljee, in his Report dated Hongkong, 1st May, states:-Early in the fortnight the sales
spinnings of No. 10 and 208 are in short supply noted below were reported, but since the dealers have shown little or no disposition to buy. Best
been taken at an advance of 50 cents to $2 per and special favourite chops of these counts have
threads form the bulk of present meagre stock bale on previous prices; medium and common and quotations are more or less irregular. Subse- quently Exchange has taken a downward course and is steadily declining, and importers are firmer in their demand. Dealers, on the other hand, having almost satisfied their requirements by their heavy purchases of the last few weeks, are keeping entirely aloof and await developments, and a temporary lall is for the moment being experienced. Receipts during the interval are
last figures. Bombay is reported strong. The small and have been exceeded by the offtakes, stocks showing another satisfactory decrease on
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The arrivals at Hongkong between the 15th April and the 1st inst., amounted to 65,675 tons. 5,000 tons came from Newcastle, N.S.W, 8,900 from Hongay, 3,945 from Cardiff, and the rest
from Japau. The coals expected amount to 49,400 from Japan and 5,700 tons from Australia. All the cargoes, arrived and expected, have been
220 yards flat race, handicap. First heat-1, J. F. Castro, (80ṛ.); 2, L. J. Corderio (7 yards). Second heat-, A. Combes (4 yards) 2, L. A, Ozorio (7 yards). Third beat-1, A. 8. Kempthorne (5 yards); 2, J. M. R. Pereira (8 yards). Final-1 (prizs by the Staff of the China Sugar Refinery), Kempthorna; 2, priz by Lusitano F. C.), Combes, Time 23.3/58.1 Very good time. Last year the winner was N. H. Alves.
sold.
Quotations are as follows Cardiff...
to $ex-ship, nominal Australian ..$13.60 ex-ship, sellers. Yubari Lump...$12.00 ex ship, nominal. Miki Lump...$10.50 to $11 00 ex-ship, nomínal. Moji Lamp $6.50 to $9.00 ex-ship, steady. Moji Unscreened $6.00 to 8.00 ex-ship, steady. Akaike Lump...$8.75 to $9.00 steady. Labuan Lump $9.25 ex-ship sellers.
Messrs Wheelock & Co. of Shanghai in their latest report, state:-There has been no demand at all in this market during the last two
weeks for Japan Coal and everything is very quiet. Prices remain unchanged, though they can really only be called "nominal;" arrivals have een fairly numerous and coal freights are firm especially to the South where some good rates have been obtained recently.
market closes quiet but-steady., Sales of the interval aggregate 6,529 bales, arrivals amount and sold but uncleared yarn in second hands to 5,246 bales, unsold stock estimated at 19,500, about 20,000 bales.
Local Manufacture:-A trifling sale of 50 bales No. 10s at $91 is reported. Japanese Yarn:-There is nothing doing in these threads. The Lottery Scheme seems to have been abandoned. and the Japanese Spinners Union has resolved upon a cessation of night work for three months besides a stoppage of work for five days and nights monthly to curtail production. Raw Cotton-The market for both Indian and Chinese staple is almost lifeless. Holders of Bengal cotton åre very anxious sellers and have conceded $1 per picul in price, at which reduction only some 170 bales have found buyers at $22).
Estimated stock about 3800 bales. Estimated stock about 500 bales, There is nothing doing in Chinese descriptions. Quotations Exchange on India has steadily declined in are $19 to $22} Indian, and $21 to $24 Chinese. sympathy with silver and closes weak to-day at Rs. 1344 for T/!' and Rs. 135 for Post, showing a decline of nearly 6 points on last mail, On Shanghai 74) and on Japan 874. The under- noted business in imported and local spinnings is reported from Shanghai during the fortnight ended 18th ultimo, viz:- Indian :- Market steady and prices maintanod. Total salés about 4,000 bales with an estimated stock of 56,000 hales. Japanese:- Are in less enquiry, only 500 bales changing hands on the basis of Tls. 84 to 92 for No. 16s and Tls. 99 to 981 for No. 208. Local:-Are in better demand and sales of 1,500 bales are reported on the basis of Tis. 78 for No. 123 and Tls. 80 to 81 for No. J4s,
PIECE GOODS.
Messrs. Noel, Murray & Co.'s latest Piece Goods Report from Shanghai, dated 23rd April, states:- The fact that the Easter holidays have intervened since we wrote our last report has made no material difference to the market, which has remained in the same state of utter stagnation. There is no enquiry from anywhere, and all holders have to console themselves with is the past knowledge that April and May are invariably dull months. This, of course, is but poor con- solation, still it does leave a loophole for hope in the future. It is quite impossible to say which of the various theories that have been advanced to account for the apathetic state of trade is the right one, as no one Nation, or one commodity appears to be enjoying any advantages over another; everyone and everything seems to be in the same boat. The complaint that the "North of China has been flooded with spurious Copper Coins to an enormous extent is undoubtedly a genuine one, and one that is difficult to counteract, which is another strong argument in favour of having one common coinage for the whole Empire, with its production under proper goverament control. Now the preposterous proposition is made that the Foreign Banks should recognise the paper notes issued by local Native Banks,- institutions that are more or less private concerns under no proper control and having not the re- motest or fundamental idea of a proper constitution as is required by Foreign Governments before they will permit their Banks to circulate notes. This,
shows the utter lack of knowledge of the most
amongst the governing classes, and so is getting the country deeper and deeper into the slough of despair. The carrying out of the stipulations in the last Treaties made with China by the Foreign
ordinary business methods that is to be found
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