The tempestuous weather of 1871 prevented the usual Autumn Race Meeting from being held then, and the proposal for a renewal of the sport this year was responded to by increased endeavours on the part of the community, to getah the annual amusement and so make up for the privation of last year. We had twenty-two ponies entered on the list, and ten events in the two days appointed for the Meeting. The wea-was all that could be desired; a little windy on the second day, but not unpleasant. The Grand 'Stand was graced by the presence of several ladies from Shanghai and Tientsin, besides the ladies who are resident here.' A large attendance of officers from H. M, S. Iron Duke, the French corvette Cosmac, and the United States frigate Colorado and Alaska, together with many visitors and the Chefoo community made up a large assemlage, and'everyone appeared to take great interest in each race as it came off, All berg are greatly indebted to Capt Arthur, of H. M. S. Iron Duke, who kindly permitted the Band of the flagship to attend on both days, for the music greatly enhanced the pleasure and enlivenment of the Meeting. A few Blue Jackets were there also, to keep the ground clear in front of the Grand Stand, and they easily kept the native admiring throng from getting in the way of the horses, or from causing "inconvenience to other spectators. No accidents of any kind occurred, and the prevailing feeling was satisfaction at the sport afforded.
The events occurred as follows Fras Day, Monday, 23rd Sept, Guirvins StaxEs.—1 mile.
Mr. England's Meteor
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