THE CHINA MAIL, SEPTEMBER 23, 1941.
ODDITY
ROYAL HONG KONG OTT'S YACHT CLUB'S ANNUAL
MEETING
PRESIDING AT THE ANNUAL MEETING OF ROYAL HONG KONG YACHT CLUB LAST EVEN- ING, MR. N. V. A. CROUCHER, THE COMMO- DORE, REFERRED TO THE SERIOUS LOSS OF $7,000 FOR THE YEAR AND STATED THAT AN EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING WOULD BE HELD LATER IN THE SEASON TO REVISE THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION IN ORDER TO GIVE THE COMMITTEE THE NECESSARY POW- ER TO INCREASE ENTRANCE FEES, ETC.
This was
Before proposing the adoptiun tober 26 and 27, 1940. of the report and accounts as pre- the first Opening Cruise to be held
Mr. sented,
Croucher spid at the new Clubhouse, and
afternoon's racing was followed
part:-
in
the
GARCIA GIVEN
RAW DEAL
Mel Ott lifts his right foot aff the, ground as he starts his swing. The State Boxing Commission The Giants' home run king has announced on September 16 that done that since he was a child. it was powerless to, protest re- He's the only great hitter with the feree Abe Roth's decision when oddity.
Roth called a scheduled 12-round "When I go into a'slump, 1. just non-title clash between middle- kick the right leg about a foot weight champion Billy Soose and higher and I'm hitting again," Ceferino Garcia a technical draw beams the Louisiana Lollapalooza. in the eighth round after Soose
suffered a cut eye.
SHANGHAI TENNIS
RESULTS
"The past year is the first com- by the official opening of the Club One of the two remaining quar
we have spent in our by H.E. Lt.-General E. F. Nor- ter-finals of the Shanghai Lawn plete one
an ton, who very appropriately was Tennis Singles Championship was new Clubhouse and gives us
the indication of how we must cut our
winning helmsman of the decided last week when Harry cloth. The loss of $7,000 is a ser-cruising classes in the afternoon, K. F. Li beat E. T. Indrickson by ipus one and more so when the sailing the Commodore's yacht Lit 3 sets to 1, while in an cartier depreciation of assets is taken into Cigale I.
match "Poker" Tong caused some surprise when he beat T. C. Chang after five hard sets.
two
Results of the latest block of matches played were:-
Becount. The fact that expendi- The Closing Cruise was held at ture has not been met out of cur-Kellet Island on May 3 and 4, This was followed by the rent subscriptions is a matter for 1941.
In the lower bracket Harry Li real concern and we cannot when 'speren'ation of the season's prizes and Kho Sin-oei are now in the Tenewals are needed ask our Ban- by Lady Grayburn.
semi-finals, and when they meet Forty-seven kers for further help.
cruisers, thirty- tennis of a high class should be "Our sales have greatly increas-
racing yachts, and four seen. ed, but prices are still kept at almotor yachts, junks, etc., ure now, moderate figure.
the registered in
Club Fleet., "The very comprehensive report During the season three new crui- registered-Gnat, of the several Committees records sers the various activities engaged in Orion, Tumble. Glenelg, auxiliary by members during the year and "A" boat, has been transferred to regret to re- there is very little I can add to it. Singapore and we
friends Our Scandinavian
con-cord that A.5 was lost in a ty
E, Tsal beat F. Braunthal, 6-3, 7-5, 6-1. tinue to be a pillar of strength in phoon. There are one to two} B. Fong best F. K. L. Wang, 7-5,
it is hoped, 7-5, 6-1. all the activities and I must thank new cruisers which, them for their valued support. will be added to the Fleet by next
were
Season's Programme
races
sailed 144 and
The number of during the season was
Line.
"Our popular Hon. Secretary, | scpson. P. C. M. Sedgwick, became al- most buried in the affairs of State and our old friend Mr. P F. Len- festy very willingly offered to help.
"Our present Articles of Asso-1,076 yachts crossed the Starting ciation are sadly in need of revi- ston. An Extraordinary General Meeting will be called for at a date to be decided later for
the purpose of bringing them more in line with present day require- ments."
Following are extracts from the annual report:---
Annual Report
MEN'S SENIOR SINGLES Harry K, F. Li beat E. T. Indricksen, 3-6, 7-5, 10-8, 6-0.
"'Poker" Tong beat T. C. Chang, 6-3, 36, 46. 63, 6-5.
MEN'S JUNIOR SINGLES
E. Arnvig beat Shao, 6-1, 6-1, 6-0.
MEN'S DOUBLES
L. Marchi and S. A. Collaco beat H. C. Yung and P. K. Sung. 5-7, 6-1, 6-3. Ema
Souzn Green,
S. C A. M. Rozario and V. A beat E. T. Indricksen and D.
2-6, 6-0, 6-1 6-2
The Rowing Season opened on September 21, 1940, when 34 oars- men went out on the water for a brief outing, after which a suc- cessful
in the supper was held Clubhouse.
Three regallas were held dur- ing the season. The most suc- cessful was the Xmas Regatta at Middle Island when II.K.V.D.C. Inter-Unit Fours
The
the
E. Tsal and T. Liang beat S. Zee and C. How, 6-3, 7-5, 6-2,
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The decision met with protest from the crowd, and ringsiders L. J. Davies, Esq..
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The Filipino opened up an old mor cut on Soose's right eye with one Dataria of his famous bolo punches.
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The most notable event of
the Race was introduced. Scottish year was the official opening of Company emerging victorious. the new Clubhouse on Saturday,
As the Alleys were not opened October 26, 1940. The occasion until May, 1940, it has not been was the Opening Cruise which was possible to give a comparison be- followed in the evening by a re-tween their popularity this year ception for members and their and that of previous years. friends at which His Excellency
Sub-Committee found it the Acting-Governor Lieutenant-necessary in view of the increas-
THE HONG KONG CHINESE SWIMMING General E. F. Norton, declared the ing popularity of Duck Pins premises formally open.
amongst the lady members to co- CHAMPIONSHIPS WERE CONCLUDED After payment of bank intereat opt Mrs. Berg on the Sub-Com-NIGHT AT VICTORIA RECREATION CLUB and setting aside of $9,445.37 as mittee and wish to express their depreciation, the accounts show an
THE excess of expenditure over income
During the year under review,ING OF ANOTHER TWO 1935 NATIONAL of $7,469.23. Wages inevitably the bulk of the work of the House show a large. increase and the cost Committee has been inaugural RECORDS IN THE LADIES' 200 METRES BREAST- Banking Business transacted. of transportation was high. Sub-
and calls for no comment. A STROKE AND THE MEN'S 400 METRES FREE- scriptions rose from $13,388,00 in start has been made with the 1940 to $22,451.00 in 1941, but an decoration of the Clubhouse, and STYLE EVENTS AND THE EXCELLENT TIME increase in Entrance Fees and/or it is hoped that more will be ac- RETURNED BY NG NỊN, WHEN SWIMMING IN Subscription rates will have to be complished when funds become
THE 400 YARDS FREE-STYLE RELAY, considered during the coming available.
year.
thanks for her very great help. AND WERE FEATURED BY
The Library is in a flourishing
comprises now
760 some
exclusive of
Election Of Officers The following committees were elected:
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The total membership on June condition and, thanks largely to In winning the Ladies' 200 Metres breast-stroke 30, 1941 was 610 including absent the generosity of some members, event in 3 mins. 30.8 seconds, Miss Lee Po-luen, of members, subscribers and lady subscribers but excluding life volumes,
bound South China, clipped nearly eight seconds off the re- members and honourary members. periodicals.
cord established by Miss Chan Yuk-king in 1935. The During the year 118 new mem-
other record was broken by Chan Chun-nam in the bers, 54 subscribers and 28 lady subscribers were elected as against
400 Metres free-style when he covered the distance resignations from 12 members, 10
in 5 mins. 22.6 seconds, almost 11 seconds better subscribers and one lady member.
Wartime conditions again made General Committee:-Major GB than Yeung Wai-ngor's 1935 record of 5 mins. 33 1.5 it impossible to arrange the an Neve, Mr. R. A. Wadeson, Mr. R. J.
Minnitt; Dr. L. D. Pringle, Mr. A. G. secs. nual race for the Trevessa Trophy. Dalziel, Mr. G. J. P. Carey, Mr. J.
Middle Island was not patronis Moodie, Mr. J. C. McDouall. Mr. H. W. Tsui Hang won the 50 Yards 3 mins, 30.8 rees. (Record) 2 MissHead Office: Hong Kong.
26, Des Voeux Road, Central, ed so extensively as in the pre-Browne (ex-officio), Mr., J, Fleming free-style in 25.2 seconds without Ho Wai-man (S.C.A.,), Time: 3 mins, ceding year, owing to the evacua-(ex-officio).
being pressed. Swimming second 43.8 secs. 3 Miso Shum Wai-yuur Authorised Capital. $10,000,000
LONDON BANKERS- tion. and Volunteer duties. Ex- Salling Committee: Major GE in the 400 Yards free-style Relay (Residents). Times 3 mins 48.0 secs.
Men's 100 Metres back-stroke:-1,"
Westminster Bank, Ltd. penditure increased because of Neve, Dr. L. D. Ply Messon, J. E. for Sing Tao. Ng Nin covered als Chan Kam-heung (Chinese Foreign Exchange and every redecoration of the building car-Coll Clarke, H. A. Wadeon Hens 100 Yards in 57 seconds.
Time: 1 min, 23.2 secar 33 Lau Y Anderson, T. C. Fairburn, EL: Hens-: ried out during the year, s chend, P. Sedgwick, H. W. Browne, The three Lal Tsun stars-Chan Chunting (Lai Tsun), Time; 1 min 234 description of banking business.
A silk Burgee was presented to R. J. Minnitt, Capt. Mills. nam, Yau Sal-kwan and Lau Tat-ping-scos.3, Shek Kam-put (Sing Tao), the Rear Commodore His Excel- Rowing Committee:-Messrs. A. G. were again featured in a close finish in Time: 1 min. 24 secs,
Ladies 50 Yards free-styla:-1 Miss lenoy Major-General A. E. Dalziel, G: J. P. Carey, J. C. H. Lan the 400 Metres free-style event and all: Grasett on his departure from der. J. Moodle, J. C. McDouall, N. O. three broke the existing National He Walking (C.B.C.) Time: 32 secs
2. Miss Mok Sum-lah (Lai Tšun), Timéi the Colony as a token of apprecia
Bowling Alleys Sub-Committee:—| The best race of the evening was the 34 seca. 3 Miss Sai War-ying (La tion of his services to the Club.
The thanks of the Club are also Messrs. H. R. Forsyth, H. W. Browne Ladies 50. Yards free-style, which was Tsun); Time: 34,27 sécor
and H. Dreyer and Mrs. Berg,
won by Misa Ho Wai-king. The other -Men's 50 Yards free-style:--17: Tauli due to the Commodore; Mr. N. V.| House Committed:-Messrs. WiT places were keenly contested by Miss Hong (Eastern); Time: 252 sect.: 2: A. Croucher for his generous gift Stanton. WR. Andrews, W. F. Webb, blok Sum-lum, of Laí Trun, who nar Chan King-pong (CBC), Time:~ 20:0 of turf to form the lower lawn, H. R. Forsyth and J. D. McClatchie rowly beat her club-mate Miss Sai Wai- secs, 3, Taong Cheong-ming (LAI
Taun), Timor 27 Beca, which has made a striking im and Mesdames White, Berg and Blake, ying. NAMAN
Squash Sub-Committee:--MCOSTS. J Following were the resulta
Men's 400 Metran fremstyle:-1, Chan- provement to the main approach E, Potter and D. Bosanquetin
Men's 400 Yardé fres-style Rolay:-1, Chun-nama (Lat. Teun); Time: 6 mins: to the Club,
Middie Island Sub-Committee: Sing Tao (Wong Chi-hung, Ng Nin, Chu 22,8 pecs. (Record); 2, Yau Sal-kwan Messrs L. P. Ralph, F. Baker, V. V. Wäl-lam and Shok-Kam-pili), Time: 4 (Lat Taun), Time: 3 mins, 25.2 secs. Fasolato,
mins, 4 secs. 2, Lat Tsun (Lau Tal- (Record): 3, Lai Tat-ping (hal Trun) ning, Chan Chun-nam, Toảng. Cheong Time: 5mins, 20.2 seca. (Record) ming and You Sa-kwan),, Time: 4 mins. Ladies 5400 Metrom "read-style:-), 0.0 deca.: 3, Eastern (Kwok Chun-hang, Miss Ho Walking (C.B.C.), Time: 1 Young © Kai-wah. Chu, Chule-yau, and mins, 23.2 secs. 2, Miss Leung Olmut Tsui Háng), Time! 4 míny, 24 secs, (C.B.C.), Time: 7 mins 20.0 secs. D Ladies 200 Metres breast-stroke-1, Miss Ho Wal-man (9.C.A.A), Time: 8 Miss Led Po-luen (South China), Timċi mina. 1.4 secs.
Acting Governor's
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The Racing Season, commenced and Matthews, and
Votes of thanks- were, tendered. to on September 28, 1940, M
Mrs. N. Potter," the retiring Hon. Lib- Sweepstake Races were held rarian, and Mr.Sedgwick, the Touring until the Opening Cruise on Oc. Hon. Secretary.
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