The Archive · 1897

SATURDAY'S PAPER HUNT

Upper Hongkew was the district selected afternoon's run of the S.P.H.C. and most successful hunt was the result. The course, in the absence up-country of the wious week's winner, was selected by Mr.

J. Dudgeon who laid the paper assisted by Mr. Bell. To add to the comforts of those competing, as well as the general public, boats were in readiness at the Upper Boathouse to convey them to the start, which, like the finish, was only a very short di tance from the landing place. manner that most objectionable village known as Sinza was avoided. The run which was the usual one known as Upper Hongkew contained some geod jum and the gain; was all that could be desired. The official result of the hunt was as follows:

1.—Mr. H. Sampson Fred. Dallas Meller Crawford Garriock Mr. Henry Morriss, on Pride, was winning fairly essil but, unfortunately, just before reaching the flags ho came a cropper and as he led his pony between them his name does not Hector Sampson fell just atter passing the appear on the card. Mr. flags. Mr. Fred. Dallas, on Gideon, won the heavy weights, SHANGHAI GOLF CLUB, The competition for the Hankow Chal-

ing'a-good number of entries and general Jeoge Cup took place on Saturday, atract. interest. The high wind was not favourable to scores, but, on the whole, those handed in were creditable. Mr. J. Findlay Soares handed la cee ved the winner, the follow Gross Allow- Net Score. ance. Score.

2 85 18 86

0+ 89 18 89

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