Owing to the Hongkong Kleven having so many engagements, it was hastily decided to have meet of the Club last Sunday afternoon, at which the Hongkong champions were to be taken out and shown how Shanghai ponies could trot at length. The start was at five o'clock, the objective point being Mr. Shaw's farm at Jessfield, the return drive breaking off at the Race Course.
Ten tandems put in an appearance on the Race Course, the other members being unable to attend owing to sickness or absence from Shanghai. The drive was a delightful one and was 80 heartily enjoyed all that the committee intend, we hear, to try another parade this week, the half-way house being Unkaza, which has been very kindly lent for the occasion by its generous proprietor. To see fifteen tandems or so drawn up in line in these beautiful grounds is a sight which entirely discounts " meet of the Four-in-hand Club in Hyde Park.
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