ae Tt has been arranged to hold the above (weather permitting) on the 23rd instant, commencing at 4 p.m. The Stewards of the Race Club having kindly consented to open the enclosure and stands to the public, the events as stated below will be held, partly on the Race Course, and by permission of the Committee, partly on the Recreation Ground. The programme, subject to alteration, is 1,—4-mile foot race for Sikh police.
2—Hare and hounds race for European ice.
3.—Obstacle race for marines and seamen of of-war and merchantmen.
4.—Victoria Cross race for Volunteer Light Horse.
}.—Singlestick on ponies for S.V.C., in uniform.
6.—Tandom race for ponies.
7.—Ladies' driving competition.
8.—Bal-Masque race, on ponies.
9.—Jumping competition for ponies, "catch weights."
10.—1}-mile race for horses:
11.—Ladies' nomination race.
12'—Bicycle race, once round the grass course, 13.—Apple gathering race on ponies; to gallop between bamboos placed on right and left with apple on top of each. Time and number of apples gathered most to win, 14.—200-yards foot race for boys under 15 years.
5,—Barebacked. pony race round stake and home.
The above competitions, with the exception of Nos. 1 to 5, are open to officers of any Army and Navy, members of any recognised Shanghai Club, and visitors approved by the Committee. No gate or entrance fees; post entries allowed for all events.
Entries, for the guidance of the Committee, are requested to be sent in to Mr. H.J. H. Tripp, Hon. Secretary, Jubilee Gymichana, Shanghai Club, on or before 4 p.m. on the 20th inst.
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