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We are not in a position to build a now tub house at Fanling yet, and shall probably have to wait for some years The annual general meeting of mem-
longer before we are. At the present bers of the Royal Hongkong Golf Club time. I do not consider that we 'should was held yesterday evening in the Board embark on any scheme which will tend room of Messrs. fardina, Matheson to increase the cost of golf; rather we
under the chairmanship of the should turn our efforts in the other! President, Mr. A. H. Ferguson, who was direction. These repairs will put the supported by Mr. G: S. Archbutt (Cap- men's and ladies' club houses in first tiny and the members of the Committee class condition, and the proposed alter and Secretary, Ligut. Col. L. D. Matation will greatly improve the ladies' club
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Mr. ARCHPUTT said in Part: -1 think you will agree with me that utilize the present Club building entirely as changing rooms, dining rooms in view of the difficulties of the year and lounge. This would give us the we have passed through, the accounts desired additional accommodation in the shewn very satisfactory state of affairs, men's club house, and the "Dormi " although there is a decrease in surplus house would itself by an income pro- The actual excess of income over ex ducet. We could then turn our atten penditure in the year under review tion to the erection of a suitable club amounted to 88,003.78. as compared with house at Fanling at a later date. 1
The following gentlemen have been in- last year, a decrease of think the general opinion is that it would vited to become, bonorary members of the $14,711:65 80,107.87. The profit on working account be better to have our sleeping *accom. Club:-.R.E. Prince George, the new ik approximately 87,200 less than last modation separate from the main club Governor, the Hon. Mr. Cecil Clementi, year, and this more than accounts for house, and if this is so I see no reason CM.G., the new Admiral, Sir Edwyn the decrease in surplus on the year's why it should not be possible in the com. Alexander Sinclair, K. C.B., M.V.O., the paratively near future to consider the new General, Major-General C. C. Luard, working.
Building of a Dormi" house: but in C.B., C.M.G. any case we shall require to use our main chub house building for several years longer, and, therefore, I think it is essen. tial that it should be immediately put into a first class state of repair.
It will be noticed that the receipts under the heading of Subscriptions, tak ing residents and absent members to- gether, show an increase of 215.
GREEN FEES.
A new system has been introduced by which for the convenience of Naval Officers whose ships are always coming and going, they enn now have visitors tickets on days other than Saturdays, Sunday's and holidays. A large increase in green fees has occurred since this system came into force from the ist August The actual increase for the perind under review is 843.
DEEP - WATER BAY.
last month.
CASH IN BANK.
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CATERING AT FANLING.
MEMBERS QUESTIONS.
Mr. GEORGE Hous said that deprecia- tion at the Eanling Club house was writ- ten off at 5 p.. per annum. Was it going
to be written of in 20 years?
The CHAIRMAN: This is the practice"
The only question generally followed. about this ix, is 5 p.e. enough? If it is the wish of megibers that we should auli mere it could casily be done.
le did not know what was responsible for it, but it might be that there was not enough money about for people to
dut to Fanling, regularly." Golf come!" QUESTION OF CADDIES.
and goes
and he did not think that The next matter to which I wish to they could look for any specifit reason1. it was simply a temporary change and no doubt it would react the other way before long.
:
I should now like to say a few words on our catering arrangements at Fan-
Mr. D. J. Lewis said that the figures ling. We found great difficulty in getting the necessary boys and cooks showed that of the loss of 87,000 no less after the strike, and after careful con- than 36.500, was, lest revenue at Fanling. Enancial year epded in The extension of the club house is now
sideration the whole of the catering was The strike did not commence until June completed. This scheme was passed at banded over to Messrs., Wiseman, Ltd., while the
It will September, It was rather difficult to see the annual meeting in December, 1923, who are professional caterers. Very extensive repairs were required at relieve us from taking stocks at Fan- how the whole of this amount, practically that time to put the club house in geodling, reduce the actual amount of work 0 p. of the revenue at Fanling had been The CHAIRMAN," replying, said he condition, and the accommodation was of keeping stock accounts, and also in lost in three months. inadequate. It was estimated that the paying a large number of bills. So far as cost of the work would amount to, ap the financing of this arrangement is con- thought they would find that M. Arch proximately, 82.300, and suggested that cerned, Wisemans have taken over the butt said that one of the factors con- the sum of $18,000, invested in Hongkong existing stock at cost for cash, and we cerned in the lost were the strike eun- Government War Loan, could be realised are required to pay them for the chits ditions. He could remember two years to provide part of the funds required. collected every six wocks after the ter ago when a member could not get sitting The work has now been completed, and nination of the month to which they room at Fanling and now a member could INCOME AND EXPENSES.
in the period under review has cost us refer This will give the Club ample go any Sunday and get his tin with case. The item of Special Police Guards at $14,598.30. The total cost, therefore, has time to collect the bills from members, This expenditure has and therefore will involve no preliminary Fanling is self-explanatory, and repre- been $20,508,3).
been spread over a period of two years, financing so far, as the Club is concern
4. sents the cost of the Indian Guards at and you will see, gentlemen, that we Fanling during the strike period. So far have been able to pay for the whole cost as the total general income is concerned, of the extension without having to renuise
the $19.000 invested in War Loan. I refer is an old question, and one which there is, a drop of 8490.01-more than think you will all agree that we now it is very dificult to find a solution for, accounted for in Lodging Account, Fan-,
Mr... ELMER Joussos said there was a ling. The general expenses in total show have an excellent club house at Deep and that is the question of caddies at Water Bay. Our special thanks in this Fanling. In the past, many suggestions an increase of 1,973.34, the result of
connection are due to Mr. C. R. M. bave been made for handling the situation, reserve which apparently was carried fur- fluctuation in many items. We are, how Young, Mr. R. W. Stoddart, and the Deep but none have turned out to be a satisfae ward every year and now stood at $99,000, ever, on the right side so far as current Water Bay Committee. Mr. J. B. Rosatory solution of the problem. It would be but really, they did not have such a income and current working expenses are has very kindly presented the Deep of the greatest assistance to the Committee reserve, as much of it was invested in concern. The second half of the account Water Bay club house with an oil paintif members would outline any suggestions Club property. It seemed to him wrong shows the position of our tarn-over, and
reserve because half of it you will see at onee that "goods bold in- ing of the view from the 3rd Tee on they have to offer in writing, gad send to call that a reserve account. They had the old course nt Fanling by Mr.them in to the Committee, for their con-
not got it as was being depreciated. With regard to come is down by nearly $13.000, pa last Heughan, brother of the celebrated sideration. year, and it naturally follows that our singer who passed through the Colony
A PROFESSIONAL
linen it looked as though they ha The decrease in
"chowed up " £250 worth. profit is diminished.
Another question which arises from and turn-over on Fapling Meals
time to time is that of the possibility of Mr. ARCHBUTT explained that linen was Wines and Cigars" Accounts alone re-
HAPPY VALLEY.
emploring a Professional. This requires bought in large quantities and became sults in a drop in profit of over $6,300.
Happy Valley was again rendered un-very Careful consideration. In the first stock. When it was withdrawn, in small The cost of goods sold is down by
playable as the result of floods during the place it might not be an easy matter quantities, it became revenue, and even-a $9,293,-45-
working is year. This was most unfortunate as to obtain a man who would be entirely tually was thrown away. With regard to The actual profit on 819,982-20, against $26,580.08 decrease was in splendid condition in June. It is suitable. It would involve the possibility the reserve account this, as the member of $7,206.98 which, as I have already to be hoped that this trouble will be of the Club losing its present profit on had assumed, was invested in their vari- stated, more than accounts for the final obviated after the P.W.D., have co the sale of clubs and balls, which is ous buildings. The money was actually pleted their improvements to the drainally considered a professional per being spent, as was demonstrated in the decrease in surplus on the year.
quisite, and it is also an open question Deep Water Bay, club house where they age. -PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT.
whether it might not be necessary in ad had put, $26,000 worth of work into the I do not think any item calls parti- As you will see, we have accumulated dition to employ a green keeper, quite building. They could, of course, use the over $23,000, in cash, and in this con- apart from the matter of the salary that reserve to write off anything, but if they cularly for comment except bad debts."
a good professional would require.
did so their debenture helders might ask This item shows a decrease of $389.50 nection I would mention
that the
It is possible, however, that we might where their security was: There seemed over last year, and while still apparently entrance fees account and general account
large amount, it completes the clean will now be merged so far as actual cash consider the question of the employment ne advantage in so doing. ing up which started when the Chibis concerned, but entrance fees are shown of a professional green keeper who had Secretary arrived.
acparately on
the other side of the knowledge of golf, and could give Cor final surplus for the year amounts sheet. The sum of $15,000 has been put lessons. This would no doubt all a long felt want, and I think might be left to to 88,003.78, and is, I consider, very satis
on Exed deposit in the meantime. factory in view of all the circumstances.
The Club has lost by death several the in-coming Committee as a matter for The position of the Club is fully act old members during the past year: their careful consideration oat in the balance sheet, and I propose, Mr. T. 8. Forrest, to whom we were therefore, to deal with the main features indebted jointly with the late Sir Henry The Secretary arrived during the year May, for our half-way house and also before last, and his position, was a difi. "only
for the laying out of the second pine cult one in that there was no precedent FANLING CLUB HOUSES.
beles of the new course; Mr. FW for him to work on A scheme of work With regard to the Fanling club houses, Petley, Capt. 3. F Wheeler, Mr. SG for running the Club has been drawn up conditions are not satisfactory. We are Harris, Mr. H. A Cartwright, Mr. W during the fast year, and the position in Mr., Hoco again drew attention to the faced with very heavy expenditure on A. J. Cooper, Mr. J. Featherstone and this respect is now very considerably im- 5 p.c. depreciation. absolutely necessary repairs. These are Mr. T. Neave. We have also lost two proved. To the Secretary, however, falls Mr. ARCHBUTT replying, said the cus overdue, but the strike intervened, and old supporters, who have left the Colony the chief duty, of superintending the tomary method of writing off deprecia we are only now in receipt of a full recently, in Sir Claud Severn "and Mr. courses and when new work is in pro- tion of buildings in the Colony was a estimate and tender for the work. It Justice Gompertz-the latter a member gress this takes up a good deal of time pc. the diminishing value, which amcunts to, approximately, $17,000, and for 28 years.
aa transport is a difficuity. The general was the system adopted by the Club. 1 embraces a new roof to the Men's club The Championship Cup presented by supervision of Club houses and equip was always assumed that the Club house house, the tiles of which have absolutely Mr. Harry Hancock was won for the first meat is also no small matter, and in addi- was kept in a first class state of repair. perished; a new floor, the old one is time by Mr. Stewart with Mr. J. W. tion his office work is heavy. With prat If it was considered that that method of finished and becoming dangerous exten-hewan runner-up.
no telephonic communication to sive repairs to doors, outside, chutters, The Janine Section, which has now Fanling thign of rooms alone is en depreciation was not sufficient they cout
percentage of de window frames, etc., and repointing and practicsily reached its maximum mem-siderable trouble, whilst seeing that, bills always increase their colour-washing. Also necessary repairs to bership (95 out of 100) has had a hand- are paid, paying wages, ordering goods Preciation the servants quarters and, tarring and come trophy presented by Mr. Adamson.. and checking bills against Order Books, The report and accounts were then white-washing, and the provision of A Our best thanks are due to Mr. Harry dealing with competitors' handicaps, etc., adopted unanimously.' new caddie shelter, the existing one being Hancock and Mr. W. L. Lenak for four fill up his time fully. It would consider-
REPAIRS AND EXTENSION practically destroyed by white ants and
AUTHORISED. dry rot, and is useless. This estimate, Jebentures donated to the Club during ably help matters if members would them. selves assist as far as possible in miner however, includes an extension of the
matters as, for example, by paying their pantry in the Ladies club house, which
hills direct to Messra Percy, Smith, Seth your Committee feel is sa "absolute Decvesity, the over-crowding of the boys The Club played two interport matches & Fleming, the treasurers, and not ad being the main cause of delay in service in the period arider review. The first dressing them to the Secretary
THE COMMITTEE. ⠀ there. It further includes replacing the one, versts Manila, was played at Fan
As you will see, gentlemen, beveral old centre portion of the roof of the ladies' ling on the 18th and 19th October, 1924. club house, repainting the entire roof, when the Club was represented by members of the Committee will not be and repairs to the jalousies, water-proof Messrs. Stewart, Shewan, Ferguson, standing again this year, owing to Home Camidge. Bennet and Mitchell, We won leave in a number of cases and pressure ing of the east wall, etc
In this connection I would remind five singles and drew one, and won all of business in others. Our best thanks members of an old decision arrived by three four ball matches, resulting in are due to these gentlemen for the hard a former general meeting, not to make vin by eleven points to nothing. The work and valuable advice they have freely any structural alterations to the existing second one versus Shanghai. This inter given to the Club. It is necessary to men's club house at Fanling. This is port match was played at Shanghai on appoint several new members on the Com- mittee, and this infusion of new blood not contemplated, the only structural October 20th and 30th last year
thing for the alteration embraced in the estimate men- lub was represented by Mesere. Fergu. will probably be a healthy th tioned is in connection with the ladies on, Shewan, Camidge, Bennet, A. K. Club
Mackenzie and N.. L. Smith, and the In conclusion, gentlemen, I would like club house, and I know you will all agree Makeresulted in a draw. We won three to express my personal thanks to Mr. it is, for very necessary work
the year. under review.
INTERPORT GOLF.
C.
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THE SECRETARY.
It is unfortunate that we should be singles and lost three singles, and so far S. Greenhill and Mr. J. B.. Ross, who put in the position of having to carry as the four-hails are concerned we woo have acted for me during the past season out these extensive repairs just as we one, lost one and drew one. The whole on those opcasions when 1 was unavoit have accumulated a little money, but it match-depended on the last putt, which ably absent from the Colony, (Ap- is also a matter for congratulation that enabled Hongkong to win the last hole plause.)
M. TEMPLETON seconded the motion for va have the money in hand to pay for and save a"match in which they were
the adoption of the Report and Accounta them.
dormy one down!"
Mr. T H. Kind asid the item for wages for the current year seemed to be prac tically the same as in the past year. Did
staffs in the Club houso87 not the strike make a difference to the
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was,
The CHAIRMAN remarked that Happy. Valley was slightly down as no servants were required when the course flooded. Fanling was down for some reason, but Deep Water Bay was up and this balanced the account.
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Mr. ARCHBUTT proposed that, the in- committee be authorised to proccejmmediately with the various coming repairs to the existing buildings at Fapling and the proposed extension of about $17,000, the Ladies Club hous stimated to cust
Mr. FERGUSON seconded and the motion. was carried unanimously.
- ELECTION OF PRESIDENT AND
CAPTAIN.
The following officers were then elected: President, the Hon. Mr. E. R. Halifax, C.M.G.
Captain, Mr. N. L. Smith.
Auditors, Messrs. Linstead and Davies.. A they left the meeting members deposited their committee hallot papers in the ballot box,
of thanks to the President, Captain and Mr. BULMER JOssos proposed a ynta Committee, for what they had done for“ the Club during the past year.