SATURDAY APRIL 22, 1927,
ST. GEORGE'S SOCIETY.
FORTHCOMING HONGKONG
CELEBRATIONS.
ANNUAL MEEWING.
during the year with the result that are available in this room.
In
THE CHINA MAIL.`
the membership now amounts to over this conzection Mr. Howard he regretted to hear. had suffered a 300. We all of us lika to see Buff writes --- new members coming along, and have no doubt that further reinforcements will proceed as the year advances.
Mr. A. Balean.
Mr. A. H. Crew.
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It is with very deep regret that record the loss by death of so many of our members during the past year. The annual meeting of the Hong-
We have lost them in the pride of yang Society of St. George was youth and in the prime of life. The held at the City Hall at even-roll includes ing, the President (Mr. G. T. Edkins) in the chair. Those present included Mr. D. G. M. Bernard, Mr. Edward Cock, Mr. F. C. Hall, Lieut-Colonel L. G. Bird members of the com- mittee), the Hon. Mr. E. R. Halifax, Mr. A. F. Aucott, Mr. W. EL Shenton, Mr. E. R. Dovey, Mr. V. A. Hale, Mr. T. F. Pearce, Mt. W. A. Dowley, Mr. A. Hicks, Hr. A. S.D. Consland, Mr. M. E. F. Airey, and
others.
CHAIRMAN'S REPORT.
FINANCIAL MATTERS.
The Secretary having read the notice convening the meeting, the Chairman said.
Mr. H. W. Dick.
Mr. I. Gray.
· Sir Elix Kadoorie.
Mr. Ferebrother Mssoa. The Hoa, Mr. E. C. Starp K.C... Mr. J. C. Widden.
They were our friends socially in the field of sport, and in the business world, and while regretting their loss we tender our sincere sympathies to their relatives.
The Chairman said that Mr. Mason,
good deal in health and was also pre "I wish particularly to direct vented from continuing by pressure. your station, in the interests of work. He would carry on as Hon, not only of your branch but of the Treasurer provided he was relieved in movement general to the necessity soon as possible, and be moved that for supplying all men with copies he be re-elected. of "The Feglah Race "as issued. No movement can hure to be successful without a official egan which ex- plains its objects and affords op portunity of enlightenment for possible supporters.
Seconded by Mr. Hancock and car. ried.
→ BILLIARD HANDICAP.
PALACE HOTEL TOURNEY,
Two more matches in the above tournament were played at the Palzow Hotel yesterday evening. F. T. James (-50) easily defeated M. McCarthy (scr.) in the first match by 250-132 points. McCarthy had very bad luck, playing an uphill game throughout.
The following Committee was then elected Messrs. D. G. H. Bernan, A Crapnell, Edward Cock, James compiled, breaks of 22 and 18.
In the second" match, J. Park Montague Ede. W. J. Ekiridza, R. J. "You have. I believe, 500 members. Wilton, H. P. Winslow, P. A. Cox, H.(-200) did not have much difficulty Would it be too great a tax for every-B. L. Dowbiggin, M. E. F. Airey and in disposing of W. S. Cuff (-25). Soor ing consistently right from the stärt, one of them to take the official organ G. H. Dodwell. of the society. The current impe plus postage etc. has more than absorbed the £350, with which the member of the society were good enough to pre sent me in October last. Printers, prices have not yet come down and there is no immediate prospect of their fall."
The Chairman:-The next business he took the lead and maintained it to for the Meeting to consider is how St. the end. winning comfortably by 250- George's Day, next Sunday, is to be 193. Parkes best breaks were $6, 22, celebrated and proposals for other 17, 17, 10 and 15: while Chil was only celebrations in the ensuing year for able to put up a 17 and a 14. the guidance of the incoming com mittee will be welcomed.
TO NIGHT'S GAMES,
6 p.m-F. E. SITA (250) T. Jimmy Leung (--80).
9 pm-J. Frazer (-125) v. P. Hoffman (—-125).
A NAVAL MATCH.
Continning, the Chairman suggested Reverting to the question of out With your concurrence, gentlemen, that they have the usual Bali on goings made where pecuniary assist-I suggest that the incoming Com- January next year and that on St. ance is required, there is ore wittee should try and fall in with Mr. George's Day they send telegrams
The Petty Officers of HHS suggestion I would be to put to the Buff's suggestion, 25 cents a copy to kindred Societies throughout the incoming committee for their favours would probably meet the case and East exchanging greetings, and make "Hawkins" played a retete match ble consideration, if you approve, viz. the magazine is well worth it. donations to the children's school gainst the men of the Flagship at Some the Royal Naval Canteen and again that they should consider the appoint-
It is part of our duty at this meet prizes, for patriotis ay
won but this time by the narrow ment of an almoner to assist the coming to consider the manner in which members of the Committee sug- An explanation is due to you inmittee in investigation where assis St George's Day will be celebrated. Igested that these eesays should be margin of 69 points. regard to the late date of the meeting tance is required, and to make recom-
am sorry the notice has been so he had no doubt that could be done. mads available to the members and of this year, but I have no doubt the mend tions 1 believe this system extremely short owing to cir committee and myself will have the prevails in Shanghai and work very cumstances already explained, but my concert in celebration of Armistice Last year they had a successful favour of your indulgence in view of successfully there. The position, of further apology is that your committee the reasons, viz. 1st, the strike condi- course, is that the Committee are have taken it for granted that no large Day, but they were of two minds as tions, and later the celebrations in tra te es of funds which, when called celebration will be attempted on that to whether the Society only should Eaglestone 145
Ribby honour of the visit of our Frincely upon, they wish to ensure the laying day, but will be deferted to Old Xxas celebrate that day. In so far as the President, all of which prevented theant to the best advantage where Eng Day as usual. It is, however, entire outgoing Committee was concerned. completion of the accounts earlier.
Cares arely for the meeting to put forward pro- The accounts for 1921 having been always very carefully enquired into posals for the observance of that day. circulated I will with your permission but with the best will in the world, and other celebrations during the take them as read.
business men find it a great tax to get coming year. Tou will, no doubt, be gratified to at the true circumstances and they note the balance carried forward in have not the same facilities for doing the accounts has been increased from 80 as a suitable nominee, such as I that of last year. This although we have in mind, would have. and who have met all calls made upon us fer would be in the best position to been an enjoyable and pleasant committee would accept the sugges
.
Fabmen need assistance.
LAST ANNUAL BALL.
assistance, which it was considered advise. You would desire to be helped of this credit balance $5,000 were placed
Turning to the main celebration of on fixed deposit thas increasing the rest, St. George's Ball, held last 12th Night, I have no doubt you will revenue to general funds.
Locking at the payment side of the all agree that it was an excellent accounts, you will note only one evening in all respects, and that **nce has been given, I am happy to
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Before formally putting through the report. I desire to say how much have appreciated the honour of being president for the past year. It has
perience and has been made so by the hearry support of the committee and the ever-ready energy of our hon. secretaries, firet Mr. A. H. R. Cobband later Mr. J. Thayer, and by the able assistance of Mr. Mason $3 treasurer. who, notwith- standing indifferent health, has
i was inclined to leave the celebration of Armistice Day an open matter.
The Chairman asked for suggestions. Mr. Wells said that the smoking concerts should not be allowed to die oct. Those that had been held bad been enjoyed very much and they would certainly like to see others.
The Chairman thought the incoming tion, if it was the general wish of members.
The programme outlined by the Chairman was then
approved. The Chairman mentioned although it rather anticipated events, that they had already mceived beartiest greet-
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ESTS of zew Fog Signalling apparatus will take place at the George's Day, Figned by Sir Edward. Ovvernment Worksbog,--Wanshej, az MONDAY next the 4th Titans
stance where direct monetary Resial- thanks to the energy and cheery | readily responded to all calls on his logs from the Shanghai Society for St. say that this was the only case which goodwill of our friends, the Bird Brosime in the arduous work of tresanty-Pearce, Fresident
required financial support. Other
Bir. Wilton, Mr. Dowley. Mr. Wells. ship. Further I owe much to the cases were brought to our notice, br. Coppir, oar old friends Messrs willing co-operation of our vice. Pre- Pankes and Grimshaw, and the several i working in co-operation with friendly others concerned, in the preparations
sident, Mr. HL R. B. Hancock.
I now beg to propose the adoption interests, your fommittee was able to and in the conduct of the evening's of the report and accounts as present infuerce relief of a satisfactory entertainment, it maintained the fined, and when this has been duly nature, which obviated need for mone-tradition of its forerunners. Our seconded I will endeavour to answar energetic secretary, Mr Thayer, did In accordance with your wishes, a
to pat, to the best of my ability. was made to the Hon Mr. Yeoman work most efficiently, biy questions it may be your pleasure
tasks including the onerous work
Mr. M. E. F. Airy seconded the] connected with invitations. The
The motion was carried unanimously. adoption of the report and sccounts
tary support.
STARE
Irving. Director of Education, in re- cognition of St. George's Day to be various committees organised the dispensed to children in British schools, as prizes for patriotic essays, arrangements in somewhat new ways. The various other outgoing explain particularly in the supper room which themselves. With regard to the Con-made much for the comfort of our cert and Ball accounts, you will notice
these balance.
ANNUAL BALL ECONOMY."
ELECTION OF OFFICEES. The Chairman :-The next business
guests, and for the general enjoyment is to elect officers and committee or of the evening. The bringing in of the enzuing year. I beg to propose the boar's head was staged in realistic that Mr. H. R. B. Hancock be ap manner, and I am sure you will agree pointed your president for the ensuing In sympathy with the recom- that Lient. Higley carried off bir year. (Applause) He needs no intro- mendation of my predecessor, Mr.part with great éclat and to the life.
oction from me. You know him G. C. Moxon, an effort Was
I desire to renew my appreciation well as a long resident in the Colony mada to call a halt in the of Mr. Nicholson's kindness in provid associated with all that is best expenditure for our chief celebratio:ing such charming roses for the in it. Mr. H. W. -12th Night Ball. I am happy to say suppez tables. Mr. Nickelson ba have our National brethren, the Sco. delighted our eyes and senses with to have coaded this propoes!. but worked in the same spirit an informal these reminders of home gardens for mutual understanding having been many many years past, and he arrived at on the point. This result-always modest about the quality of ed in the reduction of expenditure on his roses, but I can assure him they St George's Ball of more than $1,000 always add to the charm of the This was largely due to the resource-evening.
Bird would
liked to tare teen lere
has been detained by another
cement.
Mr. F. C. Hall seconded and the motin was carried with acclamation.
Mr. Hancock: I thank you very much 'er the bonog, you have doze
by former presidente. I thank you, (Applause.)
In and willing spirit exercised by We had the felicity of having one by making me your president for the ball committees in the decorating the rupper table for the first time the the ensuing year. I feel very deeply and general arrangements. Incidental-bandsome golfing chilenge trophy the responsibility and 1 as ore you ly, some of the expenditure was presented by two former presidents of at I shall do my best to carry on laid out on more or less permanent our society and former Chief the traditirus of the,ociety which in decorations, which will be available Johnstone of St. Andrew's. It was the pust,have been so worthly upheld for future committees and to assist there because we had won it from ous in maintaining the principle of friends north of the Tweed, and I economy. I am sure you will agree bave no doubt that Mr. G. C. Mozor
The Chairman: For vice president with the spirit that originated at the and Sir Newton.J. Stabb will be thisociety, gentlemen, I beg to last annual meeting and moved your pleased to bear that we have propose Mr. H. W. Bird Mr. committee to co-operate with St continued to keep it by winning Bird bas figured зд the Andrew's Society in responding to it a second time since as I said at the Colony associa cd. with much the appeal made by Earl Halg for Ball we meant to-if we could. Mr. of its leading architectural work, and finds to assist objects connected John Johnstone will, I am mare, equal he has further constantly added to with ex-Service men. The result ly congratulate us, but he may have our pleasure by the leading part he was over £350 was sent from the two a few words to say to his brither has taken in.contributing to our en- societies to Earl Haig on Warriors' Scots."
joyment at so many functions and in Day. This was acknowledged in the
our chief celebrations, as you know, following way;-
he has been our great standby in all the arrangement and preparations.
Mr. D.G.M. Bernard seconded and
PRINCE'S VISIT.
The Cairman said that the Hon.
We have all been delighted and "The remittances of £200 and £150 charmed by the recent visit of HRH have been duly received, and I am the President of our Parent Society. desired by Lord Haig to convey to We shared in the general welcome the motion was carried unanimously. you, and the members of St. Andrew's given to him. . We gave way in our and St. George's Societies, his sincere desire to present him with a special Secretary, Mr. John Thayer, and thanks for the generous and very wel- address from the Society in de'erence Hon. Treasurer, Mr. Mason, had come support which has been given to to the agreement that the least rendered Yeoman service, and had the Fund.
possible call should be made on his asked that the incoming committee "Unless otherwise desired, the time and energies in the matter of the relieve them as early as possible. He above amcunts will be apportioned number of addresses to be presented. was glad to say that Mr, G. H. Piercy equally between ex officers and ex- In common with the rest of the com- had expressed his willingness to set munity we are delighted to know from as Hon. Secretary, and he begged to We left the division to be arranged his farewell massage sent from the propose him,
"Renown" that he heartily ap
Seconded by Mr. E. F. Aacctt an i
other ranks."
10.
A concert was held on Armistice preciated our welcome, and that he carried. Day November 11-and went off will always retain the heppiest very cheerily. It provided an enjoy memories of Hongkong and take the able celebration and very jolly even-depest interest in the welfare and
proeperity of the Colony.
ing.
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THAN THE DOCTOR" The observance of St. George's Day I am sure you will wish to expre better use "Pink sites then suffer from last April was, as arranged, confined your congratulations to Sir Edward orer feeding or imperfect ovo-ing to the exchange of complimentary Pearce, Fresident of St George's Flakettes aid digestion, dispel cens ipa- messages between fraternal societies, Socisty, Shanghai, on the honour tion. banish biliousnes, lives isbness and sick headaches, el ar the skin and a grant for prizes to children and the conferred upon him by His Royal parify the breath presenting of roses to Lady Stable.*** Highness.
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It is very plossing to record that 901 tion, gentlemen to the Socisty'll Pickettes, or post free. 60 sents the arbers have joined the Society official organ of which some copies as Brochures Bead, changbai.
vhit, from Dr. Viring MatIES CA,
FOOD
Mr. T. E. Pearce moved a hearty between the boar of 10 am and 12 vote of thanks to the President, Vice
T. L. PERKINE, President and outgoing Committee, Mr. H. Hancock seconded and the motion was carried with applause.
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