men.
Mr. Fairbairn doubted whether sufficient money could be obtained by way of subscriptions.
Mr. Hawke said that the object of the meeting was to form a club. Of course, it would be seen in due time whether sufficient funds could be procured. He begged to propose, "that this meeting resolve itself into an association for the promotion of yacht sailing, to be called the Hongkong Yacht Club,"
Mr. Vickers said he would be willing to second such motion, but considered that the resolution ought to come as from the owners of the yachts exclusively, and words to that effect be inserted.
"It being the general wish of the yacht owners in the Colony that a Yacht Club should be established, it is resolved that an Association be formed, and called the Hongkong Yacht Club."
This being put, was carried unanimously. Mr. Morton suggested that the first thing to be done was to appoint a committee to draw up a set of rules and regulations, and send round a circular at once to see how far the project would be supported. It was accordingly proposed by Mr. Norton, seconded by Mr. Hogg, and carried: "That a committee of three, consisting of Messrs. Hawke, Heard and Vickers, be formed, to invite gentlemen to become members of the club, and to draw up a set of rules and regulations to be submitted to a general meeting.
Mr. Vickers suggested that it would be desirable that it should be stated that the object of the club was not in any way to interfere with the Regatta Club. Mr. Hawke hoped this would of course be fully understood, but it might not inappropriately be stated in the circular to be sent round.
The circular appeal met with considerable support, and the first purely yachting club was formed in Hongkong —
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