Next came the seven furlong race! for the St. Patrick's Cup, for] chargers, the property of Officers of Forces, to be ridden by theft owners in ' uniform, Australian horses to carry 19 st., countrybreads 12 st. and Arabs 11st. There were 14 entries, but unfortunately only eight went to the start. Mr. Middleton had little trouble at the start and sent them away in a good line, Good information had been secured, for Muskee, a firm favourite, broke away immediately, followed by backers' second choice, Muskeo held the lead up to the furlong post, where Banshee, cleverly handled, overhauled him and won comfortably by two lengths, White Blaze filling third, beaten another four lengths. Time, 1 min. 538 see. The runners wei geEanatbess Dike (Ann) 13 at, Cept Banshee, hi a
white "bine ches, (Aus) 19 at, It. Muskee, brown (Aus) 18 st Capt.
inde (Aus), 2nd It, [Blod' Liecte Gal souteres NeetoatS As.) Ute Ay Ey Mombe Members Starlight to show their appreciation of the kind Jof entertainment which ig provides in honour of St, Patrick.
anton Cafe had been hand-
Jsomely decorated for the function'
ida goodly display of the green Jand gold of the Old Couetry in jevepe-paper streamers and bunting} had converted the interior of the ballroom into a suitable for the gay colours of ladies' frocks Jand the distinguished sprinkling of military and naval uniforms.
St. Patrick's picture, displayed by the Society yearly at its balls, was mounted in a different way than formerly. Flashing high above the orchestra's platform, the Trish saint stood at the top of a fight of stairs Jwhich were decorated with n car-Jpetlike arrangement and with side] Jdraperies of white crepe paper bear-
fin a continuous Me the green shamrock and harps In the entrance of the Carlton, Jnear the stairway leading up to thei [ballroom, the Irish Shibeen was. in full swing throughout the evening Jand supper was served in the Palais} do Dance ballroom converted into a supper room for the evening's entertainment.
Trish reels were danced intermittently with the foxtrot and waltzes of traditional Shanghai evenings, and as the entertainment progressed more enthusiasts for the livelier variety of dance took their places in the whirl Mr. A. E. Fenton and Mr. K. Begdon gave Jnumber of Jigs and dances during, the evening and the Irish pipes were heard at the first supper hour ith Mx. Begdon providing the musi.
Much appreciation for an enjoyable entertainment was due to the members of the various committees energy to make this year's a surpass that even of other years. The following committees were in igwep, Sapper' Rooms "Ssu We' Wolk tiariman, W. 8 O'Neil, Gope, Edward Carrol, facing the right way and off they As the spectators insisted on taking it all as a joke, it is hard to understand how they made Moti favourite, but it was a fortunate choice, for the information was that this annual had won many races before. Any way, he was away with the lenders and rattled down ig, outen A. Col W. 3. Yous gave Mr. T.
Girone' the aceretarcl Work connected with the Official Guests Oficial guests of the evening' were, St. George's Society: The Very "Rev. the straight an easy winner by Symons "Si "Anirew's Socety: "att Bean salt hee C29, Symone, several lengths from Rakha, with] Mevsed Mis. VHO' Stowe St David "(ihe Novth-Chins"Duy See,
Tunners wer Rew op) car up fo hrs The a a, Se Men Mis, Go'b. Gate a and iE.
Navy; Rear Admiral Araki, Japanese vg, Captain Maraglia, Italian Navy,
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