YACHT
ROYAL HONGKONG
CLUB.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING!
ELECTION OF NEW OFFICERS, The annual general meeting of the Royal Hongkong Yacht Chil was held in the Club
THE HONGKONG DAILY. PRESS, FRIDAY, OCTOBн 151, 1920.
REPORT OF THE ROWING COMMITTEE, 1913-1920.
COMMODORE.” ...... The Hon. Mr. A. R. Lowe: I have much pleasure in proposing the re-election,
The rowing last season"was very success. of our present Commodore, Mr. Smythful from every point of view. A number (Applacw!)—During the past year the Chib into the spart, and
of new members untered wholeheartedly has been very prosperous and much of this, Hegatta was held at the Clubhouse on is due to Mr. Smyth's keenness and know. Saturday, the 25th February
This was the first Regatta held since
many entries.
a very
SPORT:
BILLIARDS.
INTER-MESS TOURNAMENT,
The RG.A. Sergeants' Messing Victoria Barrucks, gain their second victory in the above league on Wednesday evening. when they powd the Hongkong and
house North Point, 'yesterilay rvesine, ledge of the needs of the Clab. On each of 1914, and it was very gratifying to have Singapore R.A. Sergeants" le
Mr. E. Smyth (Commodore) proșited and there were also present the Hon. Mr. A.
P.
-Lowe - (Vies-Commodore) Capt.
T.
Arthur, dir. E. W. Carpenter, Mr. D. K. Blair and Mr. R... MacDougall (Hon. Becretary and Treussirer) and several mu-
sborn,
The CHAIRMAN suid. Gentlemen,The Greper, o the various Committees and State Ant of Accounts for the year ending
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liard Table, the game was played in the The Kowloon Mess being without a Bil- Victoria less
The result was an easy
victory for the home team, which won all
six games.
the three separate occasions on which Mr. Smyth has served as Commodore he has The Canton Rowing Club entered 3 crews always left the Club in a better position and were successful in winning 3 of the than before-(Applause.) I am sure in re principal events,. ., the Interpart Fours it we will be doing the very best haier Cup), the. Double Sculls, and the in the interests of the Club.-(Applause.) Single Sculle. The only importana event Captain T. ARTHUR "econded, and then by the Royals was the Pair Car Rave,
The visitors, who have only a few players which was non easily by Messrs. V. Gdecided that our of the five should play to select from, were a man short, but it was motion was carried unanimously.
Smyth and J. S. McCann. A handsome Challenge Cup was presented for this race by Messry, A. Murdoch and H, W. B.
gress enteres for the 'Scratch
The CHAIRMAN: Well, gentlemen, I can only way I should be super-human were I not to feel flattered at the king way you have reselected me in the position of Com Kenarte.
Four
August 21st, 100, have been in your band modore of this Club. 1 can only say that, Fours,, of which two were composed of whatever I have done for it has given, me: the greatest pleasure, and you have given te the best sign, this evening to show me that what I have done is appreciated, (Applause.}","
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· VICE-COMMODORE."
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Mr. E. W. CARPENTER seconded, and the motion was carried unanimously.
HON. SECRETARY AND TREASURER...
for upwards of a week, and i will, there fore, with your percussion, take them as rend. We have had, as you will observe, n Pre-reful asta, Temu very point of yi, and I think I may add that the fiture also promises well. During the year under review the Club, received "the addi- The CHAIRMAN: I have great pleasure tion of 73 new members," and the ħithing in putting forward the name of Mr. A. R. iurilhing which the Club lind to offer werk Lowe as Vice-Commodore of the Clbh. It is again enjoyed by a full complement of tem no known by the general membership how porary members. Turning to the Accounts, much work he has done for the Club, bat the various itens of expenditure and in- en as you, gentlemen, that his netivi- come are very clearly set out, and mestly ties, behind the scenes, have assisted the explain themselves. I could remark, bow- Club to attain the proud position it has. ever, that the items for wages hardly com-¡ (Applause.) pares so favourably with list your as would « Appear from the Emparative figures given |
for 191sin, when the whole expenditure Murder this bead appeared as one item. We have this year been tared with extra ca- penditure to meet the increased services required of Dar staff, und have debited Treasurer. He has done a lot of work for Mil SH91.000 in Roy Account, it being felt that, as this department aboris so much of the attention of the Club's servants, eit shoul,["rightly bear a fair proportion of The expense of The establishment, The assets of the Club have been well maintain- ed, and the comfort of the members has been consuleribly enhanod by the installation af ovetric light and fans, the latter being mur needed, and highly appreciated by those using the Club House during the Summer, and for bathing. The Club House, which remains at 814,700 as per last year's Accounts, has been kept in,n thorough state reptir, and Bonts and Qars which, with the additions and renewal, stand in at $1,600. are considered to be well worth this
The CHAIRMAN: haye very great plea sure in proposing the releetion of Mr. R. E. MacDougall is Hon. Secretary and
this Club and, as he is willing to serve. I do not think we can do better than sleet hin: to the post-(Applause.)
again to take the sixth game, the player to be decided upon by drawing Master- Gunner Bines consequently played two game, but was nafortugate enough to lose Naval Others and Midshipmen. This
bath. proved to be a very exciting race all erroring to a horrible plague of green firs The games were made very unpleasant hing within half a length of such other, which daneet in warns around the lights, The winning crow was composed of 2 get stuck to the balls and spilt play gen Lanton and Hongkong men. Hongkong rally. The table as times presented an some Challenge Cup and miniatures for covered by, thousands of these posts; in fact Stock Exchange presented a very and extraordinary appearance, being frequently this rabe,
Where defies go ete. 1 in To the R.A. it was stated that the answer to the popular Mess The lights had to be turned t table was brashed and the balls cleaned. intervals during the games while the The tures were as follows:
The Nary entered 12 ships' crews for the All Coners Race, which was keenly con- tested and was won by H.M.S. mekias
This race created a great deal of excite meat amungss the Naval people and many By kind permission of H. The Admiral launches and pinnaces followed the race.
Hand of H.M.S. Hawkins played selection, Lin and Officers of the Flert, the on the Club lawn during the afternoon. The thunks of the Commodore, Committer and members is due to the offers of H.M. China Squadron for their whole-hearted Port in helping to make the Regatta a
Free Access,
et Commodore F. Smyth, tres held at the A Club dinner, under the Chairmanship reHongkong Hotel after the Regatta in honour of our visitors from, t'anium, und
The Han, Mr. A. R. Lows rocaded, and the motion was carried unanimously.
APPOINTMENT OF COMMITTEES.
as
n Farewell to the Hon. Mr. Lland Severn. LL.D., C.M.G., who was them about to leave for home. This was largely GENERAL COMMITTER.-Commodore Bow-attended by the rowing and yachting, min- deu-Smith, R.N.. Capt. T. Arthur, Mr. D. of the Club, and a very enjoy.bl K. Blair, M. G. G. Wood, Mr. E. Wollowed the dinner Ee which Dr. Severn, evening was spent. A musical programme Carpenter. Mr. J. S. McCann. Leuk Mears. Eager, Benyan, Roser, Logau and Colthurst. R. E., and Mr. V. G. Smythe
SAILING COMMITTEE.-Capt. T. Arthur, Commodore Bowden-Smith, Mr. G. G Wood. Mr. D. K. Blair, Mr. H, S. Rouse,
Mr. A. W. Van Andel
ROWING COMMITTEE.-Lieut. Colthurst, figure, Outstanding subscriptions and chits Messrs. E. W. Carpenter, J. S. McCan appearing as: 3792.71 have been mostly cul-F. Graham, V. G. Smyth, T. P. M. Bevan, lected, and no "bad" debts,"ære fisked for under this hend.'. The usual number of de- Jentures have also been realetriod, this
$15,050.
· THANKS TO MR. SMYTE
Means contratuites),
Post-War Regatta on the 17th April, and The Canton Rowing Club held their, ist
junior crews to compete at Canton. The the Royals went 3. senior crews, and Juniors were unfortunata in not winning any of their events, but the 3 senior crews won all theirs, e, the Interport Fours for the Cameron Cup, Senior Pairs for the Herb Cup, and Double Sculls for the Matty Hoppy Cup, and thereby turned the tables on Lanton for their success at our Regatta in February.
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We have now a considerable number of young experienced armen in the Club,
hai Regattas, which will be held during the own the V.R.C.. the Canton, and Shang-
VISTORIA MESS. Sta-Sgt. Gillard C.8.M. Pragnell B.S.M. Collins
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The first two games in the above Handi- T. B. Golding J. Snook at 9. p.m.
R. Nicholls : 6 p.m. and W. S. Cum
RUGGER.
represent the H.K. Club Rugby XV. The following team has been chosen tu against the mine XV. on Friday at 5.15 at Happy Valley. Club colours-blue and while. Referee, Mr. E. W. Hamilton:
Tenm. J. G. Gordon; G. A. V. Hall,
J. W. Alabaster. A. M. D. Wallace. N. R Dick, V. G. Smythes and G. E. Roberts; T. Lampingh. N. Harper, J. S. McCann, C. J Cooper. W. R. Andrews, M. H. Baxter, W.-J. Hope, and J. Halston.
CRICKET.
INTERPORT TRIAL.
The following teams have been selected for a trial inach to be played on the Hung- kong Club group on Saturday, October | 16th, commencing at 2.15 p.m. -
Mr. J. B. McCASN: On behalf of the ism of liability being now reduced to rowing members anti the Rewing Committee. I wish to thank Mr. Smyth for all he bay The Club's sporting activities have, I done for this section. He has presented the happy to sus, been very successful, Club with boats, some of which have been
The Hongkong men who were Entries for the various sailing events were a great that and found to be splendid. panied by the Hon. Mr. A. R. Lowe, were boch numerous and keenly contested, and(Applause.)
entertained to dinner after the Regatta, seine Very close finishes reunited,. It is tr
The CHAIRMAN: I am very glad to have which was a mest cheerful function, and a hrugretted that the courses for the Cham- beer bf some service to the club.
I thank very enjoyable week-end was spent at shipments could not be more varied. You very much. That is all the business, Canton, wing chiefly to the absence of suitable I hope that next year we shall have better It is to be hoped that at the next Re. winds, but it is hoped that there may be an results than we had to-day. We will an- gatta the Royals will retain the Challenge opportunity of remedying this during the nee at the earliest possible moment the Cups they won at Canton, poning weason, a suggestion has been sent arrangements for the opening cruise and An fort will be made to hold a Regatta in by an old ailing member that some, at the mowing senson. The greatest difficulty during the winter and the Navy and Army least, of the Club rents might be started | 18. regards the opening cruise will be that have intimated their willingness to enter
'officers cremB, at 1.80 p.m., or even 1 p.m., so that lodger | it, may slash with the Ministering Children's courses might be sailed, and this matter? League entertainment, or inter-port cricket |
your new Sailing Committee, I would sags; to try and prevent that. In the meantime as an alternative and in order to give if any members have any suggestion to put business members more time to make forward for the entertainment of our arrangements, that when Westerly Courses friends at the quening cruise, I shall b as decided upon the start be made from | glad to hayes these sign; to me, Murry Pier st, say, p.m., finishing as aynul it the Club House at North Point,
The rowing men are to be congratulated on their successes during the senson, parti-
The bar profit, for the year is $407.20, larly at Canton, and I heartily endorse an increase of $149.49 over the previous the hopexpressed by their Captain that year. - they may retain the trophies wou when the members are up $525.00, while subscriptions Subsriptions from rowing and sailing next struggle comes. I cannot, however, Jelp thinking that if they wish to segredom bathing members are increased by
hey will have to indulgy in more serious 300 00 training than has been apparent for $30.00, against which, of course, the sam Entrnace fees for shiling eventy totalled time past, and in this connection I should of $473,00 bas been expended on Cliam- like to see more, use made of the practice pionship prize, rubs with a view to discovering new talent. I Subscriptions amounting to $782.00 werbe easier to arrange.
The Club has amongst its members many collected to meet the cost of Regatta, and very keen parsinen and aspirants to racing only just failed to do so by $194.20. hecours, and to encourage Tub racing I
current urcount is $70.00.
Interest on Bank Fixed Deposit and
will smitte for the consideration of the gymkhana, but we shall do our best and the Royals abould, be able to hold their Pearce, G. R. Sayer. Lt. Franks, R.N.,:
SPORT OF THE GENERAL
COMMITTEE, 1919-1920.
coming, sarson.
REPORT OF THE SAILING COMMITTEE, 1910-1920.
The season has been one of the finest record. Fatries for the Championship petition was keen. series and Cup events were large, and com.
R. Hancock's Team.-R. Hancock, T. E. Capt. Davies R. E. O. Bird. Major Ed wards. Major Bagual. R. L. D. Wodehous, E., B. Red. and W. C. D. Turner,
A. E. Wood' Team.-A. E. Wood! Capt. Spinks. Major Middlemas, R. Witchell, Olliver, "Capt, Gray, J. P. Braga, Capt.. F. J. de Rome, C. Blaker, J. R. Farthing, Lt. Hammond. J. Stalker. Lt. Bevan, W. D. Wilson, and E. G. Kennett.
The Opening Cruise which took place on
Maces, benced Ruring Event and 10th April, which, besides Ladies Yacht.C., STAFFS AND DEPT. 25th October and the Closing Cruise
Chinese Dragon-boat Races, were mos represent the I.R.C. on Saturday the 16th In the above match the following will
Yacht Cles, the coming season should seAA. Rumah. S. D. Ismail, C. C. Earde, enjoyable.
with the closing down of the Corinthian A. H. Remjahn (Capt.), 8. H. Ismail, jast ng 2.15 p.m. at Sonkunpoo Valley:- a large adquion to the number of yachts D. R. Weerapuli, K. Khan. 6. A. Ismail. on the Register, and fixtures should now
D. Rumjaha, and A. N. Other.
HONGKONG
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The following are the resulty of con's racing
CHAMPIONSHIPS-BEASON 1919-1920, one" Hoc, Mr. C. Severn, CM.G.
Cruiser Class, Chinese Rig.-1st, "Con- LL.D., and Mr. C. D. Melbourne (sailed) by ir. A. Denison).
Cruiser Class, Chinese Rig.-2nd Hon, Mr. A. R. Lowe,
Cruiser Cass, English Rig.-1st "Ana" Cruise Class, English Rig-End "Irene'
hall be very pleased to furnish suitable Frizes in the discretide of the Rowing Com The total amount of income is 85,501,5 mittee for these boots at the next Regatta. an increase of $1,815.31. -(Apple)-Further, in the fulfilment Expenditure
in connection with all eta promise made at the last annual meet-tions of the Club has in consequence. ing. I shall be very pleased to defray the increased, aided to which there has been est of the three new racing boats and additional expenditure on repairs complement of cars which I understand, wall mounting to 8242.78, while the Mr. P. M. Hodgsotr
boats and ears have been depreciated- $5,287.24.
the
RIFLE LEAGUE.
THE RELILIOS SHIELD. A meeting of the Hongkong Rifle League Niobe"-Volunteer Headquarters and was prosided was held on Wednesday evening at the over by Mr. M. B. Northcote. Those pre- sext"included representatives of the Volun- ters, Navy, Naval Yard, Police, Wilt- shires, and Taikoo.
are necessary suitably to equip the rowing $250.00, making a total expenditure of air, R. Sutherland (sailed by Capt. T section for all contingencies.--(Applause.) of
With regard to the future, the prospect
Con-
Mr.
The net prut on the year's Arthur). is, as I have already said, a very bright working, $310.11, which is carried to re
and I do not think, gentlemen, that sidered very satisfactory.
serve account, must, therefore, be
Handicap Class1st "Dorother " with the material we have to work, on we
Gev. Hogg (Failed by Mr. R. B. Ma nerd fear the result to the Rojuls of any shred have been increased by, $9,509.82, The Club's assets as shown by the balance
Dougall), evens our members may engage in. We do, principally necounted for by the electric
Handicap Class-2nd "Rolia" Mr. nut expect to win everything; nor would installation, "b
Croucher new boata, and sundry R. D. Cromarty
N.
One Design Class-1st Ailsa Mr.
The meeting discussed the holding of a competition for the Belilios Shield. The competition is to be held under the King's First Stage Bisley, with targets the same the 1920 Bisley; 20 rounds with sighter; the rifle to be any: 303; no aperture; no slings; windgauge, central,
Entries must be sent in not later than
One Design Class-2nd "Daphao" Mr. October 25th.
it be good for us to do so; but where we gymnasium gear, donated by our worthy Jose we will at least give our opponents and generous Commodore Mr. Franky. G. Smyth. good run for their money, and return Smyth, Stimulated afresh for the next encounter.
Gael Class1st "Joan"
extend on behalf of the Committee of this Entrance fees have been unusually large. Hodgson. Club and also in my own name, a very the sum derived from this source. $876.00
warm invitation to those who are not which, together with the cost of additional P. B. Colthurst.
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The Bub-Committee appointed were The usual number of debentures have Mr. H. S. Rouse, I cannot conclude without expressing re-
Heyward Hass Class-1st "Ursula "Lient. Samut, Sub-Iospector McNab been redeemed and the amount now due to grot at the passing of the old Corinthian, debenture bolders including unclaimed 3. Finch.
Wilson, and Mr. Lyons, of the Volunteers. SOLE Heyward Hays Class-2nd "Dawn" Mr. Yacht Club, and in doing so, I wish to dividends is $15.885.40.
Ench team is to consist of eight men. Mr. P. M.
Vier-Commodore's Cup (Racing Yachts), presented by Hon. Mr. A. R. Lowe 'Toinette ready members of this Club to enroll them-Assets defrayed by Commodore Smyth
Ailsa Mr. B. D. Cromarty; "Ursula" selves on our membership. Whatever may $310.11, brings the reserve account up to severn, C.M.G., LL.D., and Mr. C. D. Jean Mr. F. Smyth; "Aruma" Mr. P.
Mr. H. B. Rause, 91,629.05, nad the not profit for the year have been the misunderstandings of the
Denone Cup, presented by Hon, Mr. O rented by Ilon, Mr. A., R. Lowe-"Lady Vice-Commodore's Cup (Cruisers), pro jast. I can assure our friends of the C.Y.C.84,220.13. There is now up fixed deposit Melbourne-Miobs Hon. Mr. A. R. Love. M. hat for many years the Royals have bad. tha sum of $1,000.00 and at nothing but the kindest feelings for them, account $1,281.30.
Azuma Cap, presented by Mr. P. M. Hodgson "Westwind" Mr. G. G. Wood: Rig, prosented by Hon. Mr. C. Bevern, Dorothea Cup presented by Mr. Good, LL.D.Niobe" Hon. Mr. A. F. Hogg Dione Capt. T. Arthur.
Low (sniled by Mr. D. K., Blair): (Eng Cromarty-"Daphne Mr. V. & myth.
Ailsa Cup, presented by Mr. R. Dish Hig)-"Aruma" Mr. P. M. Hodgin Departure Cups, Cruiser (Chinese Rig.), Houg Presented by Mr. H. Bpresented by Hon. Mr. C. Severn, C.H.G., LL.D.Niobe Hon. Mr. A. R. Low; (English Rig.)"Irene Mr. R Suther land (sailed by Capt. T. Arthur).
Nil Haleyon Hon, Mr. A, R. Lowe (sailed Desperandom" Cup (Racing Yachts), presented by Mrs DK Blair by Mr. E. E. MacDougall).
and that they are ready and anxious, to
REPORT OF THE BATHING welcome then as members of their Club to enfinue the friendly rivalry in yacht rac
COMMITTEE, 1019-1020. ing. which has done so much to stimulate
The Genoral Committee decided to again the sport in this Colony (Applause)-1 Pen the Club to approved bathing mem now propose the adoption of the report and bers and a very successful season ensued. statement of accounts as presented, and were provided, and the arrangements, The usual bathing and drossing facilities after they have been seconded. I shall be especially the electric fans, were much plensed to answer to the best of my ability appreciated by the 84 persons who joined, Any questions members may like to put A pleasing feature of the season has been the number of children who with their
ime, ***
Mr. A. DENISON ronded, and the parents, have made use of the beach, tion was carried unanimously.
beach in improving every year na a result it in na infactory to note that the sand of the attention paid to it;
The election of office-bearers then took
lace.
Hodgson Gael" Mr. E. J. Dixon,
H. E. Scriven Joan Cup, presented by Mr. P. M.
sented by Mr. Frank Smyth Dios" Commodore's Cup (Racing Yachts), pre Capt.-T. Arthur; "Gael" Mr. R. J. Dixon, Commodore's Cup (Croisers), presented by Mr. Frask Smyth"Niobe" Hon. Mr.
f
Freh Race, Cruisers (Chinese
"Nil Desperandum Cup (Cruisers),
Norsemen MEM Sleigh A. R. Lowe (sailed by Mr. D. K. Blair); presented by Mr. D. K. Blair-Feather
Continued at funt of next column).
Mr. R. E Belilios (le by Mr. W. Logan).
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