'The Spring Meeting was held on the 8th and 9th instant, with a hot south wind blowing; and a' hard, very fast course 19 griffins made their debut and only one good ous among then, a specially imported Mongolian pony who would attract the Judge's eye on any course and in any company in China, Numerous visitors graced the Stand, and some Shanghai riders came to help us. The grittins being amiable, the starts throughout were good.
First Day,
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