HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY DECEMBER 16,
ANNUAL MEETING OF ROYAL year on this item alone. Several
HONG KONG GOLF CLUB
SATISFACTORY YEAR'S ACTIVITIES
REVIEWED
SUBSCRIPTION FEES RAISED
The Annual General Meeting of the Bayal Hong Kong Golf Club was held at Messrs. Jardine, Matheson's Board Room yes terday evening, when a large gathering of members attended.
After the General Meeting an Extraordinary General Meeting was held, when overal resolutions in connection with the Articles of Association of the Club, enme in for 'revision.
PLANS FOR NEW CLUB HOUSE
Mr. L. GS. Dodwell occupied the chair and in delivering his captain's address, mid-
against 87,673 the previous year, an increase of $3,722.
GEN SANDILANDS THANKS
-GUIDES
Not only was the lowest tender greens and teos have also been is received considerably above the sam proved and while on the subject. If the committee were prepared to an would mention Mr. Greenhill, who | tertain but the time require meant as usual has been indefatigable in that several valuable income bear- his labours on course improvementsing months would be, lost and much, TO BOY SCOUTS AND GIRL and has spent a lot of time walk inconvenience chased to membera ing over the courses and assisting and ladica as it would be necessary with the general supervision. -:
With the very large area row in use we have had great difficulty in coping with the growth of the grass and the tractors thi Fanling, wore at work six days a week for many months on end.
to close the Club” House", "antirely falThe following Ictier has been and it would not have been-in use received by Mrs Southern, “, the till January or February next. The Colony Commissioner of Girl Committee therefore reluctantly Guides from His Excellency Major- turned the scheme down, but the General Sandilands, C.B., C..G., object has not been lost sight of D.S.O. General Officer Command -It is admitted on all sides that wa-ing the British Troops in China:
also urgently need a new Main Club House and I shall refer to this project in a minute or two. "Tribute" to' Mr. and Mrs. Korr.
Flagstaff House, Hong Trong. December 14,
Dear Mr Southorn,
I consider that it would be an ungracious act, were to leave Hong Kong, without expressing my grateful thanks to all those connected with the Hong Kong Boy Scouts and Girl Guides, for what they have done in the interests of the Militar children during the past four years,
Light Connected Up. Both Club Houses and the Supar- intendent's Bungalow were concert- ed up with the China Light & Power Co.'s mains early this year.
Early this year the Committee resulting in much more efficient were faced with the difficult pro service, extra lighting, and it made blem of finding successors to Mr possible the installation of mechs and Mrs. Kerr, who were going picul refrigeration whemby our home for good, on the expiry of storage facilities are greatly im- their agreement next March. I proved and cold meals can now be am glad to say however that they served with more satisfaction to applied to stay on for two years, their application wad accepted by the Club and, one hopes, to the con-
It is possibly not realised by the sumers. The Club's thanks are dus the Committee, and Im sure all general public, that I am respon to Mr. Lambert for looking after members will be pledingly pleas sible for the education and woll the old electric lighting plant, the ed. The rapid development of the being of nearly 300 military child new installation in the buildings, new course, condition of the courses of school age, in the China and the machinery for the upkeep generally, are due very largely to Command, of whom over 900 are st of the courses, and I am not sure Mr. Kerr's care and attention, present living in Hong Kong that we all realise what this means. Mrs Kerr has again looked after the it is no easy matter to provide We shall lose Mr. Lambert's assist catering and Club Houses in healthy amusement and occupation ance during his leave next year but most efficient manner and I con- I am very glad to say that he has sider we are very fortunate in bav for such a large family,
I trust that the children them-] been kind enough to make arrange-ing secured the services of Mr. and solves share my appreciation for more important service work.
You will readily understand that
In dealing with the Accounts I propose to take the main features only, as such full detail is given in the published report” as to make for bad and doubtful dobta written morts for a continuation of the Mrs. Kerr for the further period what is one for them, by those
it unnecessary for me to give an -elaborate explanation of the
figures.
The Accounts,
This with the decrease in profit Gentlemen,The Report and Ac brought forward from the Work counts. having been in your hands ing Account "makes up the differ for the prescribed perlod I pro-enco in the amount transferred to with your permission, to take reserve account which is 84,596 as them together with the Auditors compared with 817,100 the previous yone. Before leaving the Profit Report, as read.
and Loss Account I regret to say we have fallen slightly from our former high standard as the item off is $302 as compared with $20 last year. Provision has been made for anything bad or doubtful and it is anticipated that SOIDE portion of this sum will be recover If you will turn to the Workinged. Account you will see that Subscrip You will appreciate that with tions, Green Fees, etc., brought us the large and increasing member in 883,80%, us sgunst $78,000 the ship which we have, some bad debts previous year, an increase
almost inevitable however This was largely due to vigilant our Secretary's offio, staff 87,790. *Ladies', Subscription which may be and I am sure you will make their first appearance agree with me that the item is not these Accounts and cover a period unsatisfactory in spite of the in- of some six months. This item will crease tiver 1831, The Halance show an increase next year., All Sheet call for no special com- the receipts in this portion of the ment. The position is very early Account, other than absent Mem-shown and the actual financial posi- bers Subscriptions and Miscellane tion of the Chib is satisfactory in ous Receipt show, increnses which that our liquid assets consisting of testifion to the financial vitality of stocks, accounts receivable and cash exceed our current liabilities, ramo On the other side you will see ly, sundry creditors, bank overdraft that expenditure in the main bears and debentures by nearly $1,000. n similarity to the previous year. Capital expenditure during the Of the individual items "Upkeep year which amounted to some
the Club.
of a
A nine hole putting course was opened this year in front of the Ladies' Club House, and when the turf settles down and becomes play- abla we hope it will supply a long felt want and enable members to fill in odd half hours, at the same time improving their short game
Brief reference may be made to the Caddie Registration Scheme which appears to be working smoothly and giving satisfaction that the standard of efficiency is and I think I am correct in-enying steadily, improving. Sompe dhimatis faction was caused early last month due to shortage of caddies but I am afraid this is inevitable during that some members who have joined the harvest period. It appears recently do not know that forms on which reports may be made, are Shed. A small sum is distributed
ceive good conduct reports and it is hoped that members will make materially assist in the control of use of those report forms as they
the caddies.
mentioned.
- who davote” their time and ener- Col, Matthews and Mr. Maundergies, in the cause for which ther
Thanked,
Boy Scouts and Giz! Guides exist.
Yours very sincerely,
J, W. BANDILANDS. DIARY OF LOCAL EVENTS
Col. Matthews went home on wall earned leave early this year, wa welcome him back again and the Club will benefit by his home-ex- periences, as he was able to put in much useful work by sampling a variety of couINTA,
TO-DAY (December 10). Auctions, Lammert's Sale of Toys, Sales Room, 2.30 p.m.
During his absence the Secretari- undertaken by al duties were in the person of Mr. Maunder who Masara Thomson and Co. chiefly carried out the work in a most efficient manner. I wish to take
Sport, this opportunity to express my-per- Billiards: 8teel, Coulson League, sonal thanks to both Col.
Mat valuable assistance during this Patrick's v. Palace Hotel: Royal thews and Mr. Maunder for their C&P.O.'s Club Police St
I can but endorse. the Engineers r. Garrison Bergeants; year. remarks made from this Chair Royal Artillery v. 8. W. Border-
amount of detail work has to be
ers;
ק
available, in the Caddie Master a year ago that a very great Chess Kowloon Chess Club of Courses, Fanling, shows a con- $23,000 was not so heavy as in the monthly to those caddies who re- dealt with in the Secretary's Office Wong v. B. Soltau; A. D. Sequeira
siderable increase which might per- lips be specially referred to. This increase is due to now bunkers, heavy top dressing and consider able repairs to mowing machines etc., charged to upkeep. I shall refer later to some of these items The nett results of what might be termed Running Expensce, for the-year-in-n-deficit of $13,921-BE compared with 311,532 in the pre-
vious year.
previous year, the largest item being the cost of the new electrical fittings at Fanling. I do not pro- poses to delay longer over the accounts, but shall be pleased to answer any questions in due course which manbera may wish to ask.
Year Reviewed.
"
The year under review has been quiet, if we are to judge it by im portant or outstanding events, most of the work and activity coming under the heading of improvements and developments.
By reference to the Trading" portion of the account you will see that the profit earned on meals wines, clubs, etc., was some $7,000
Top dressing at Fanling early less that the previous year. last year and this year (which in this connection I would like to draw attention to the fact that the prices have been kept at as mode rate a figure as possible in order to give members the fullest value for their money..
cidentally caused much distress to many members at the time) has now praved its worth and I think it is generally admitted that the courses are in botter condition them they have ever been before. Year is playing Final Regult,
by year each course longer, due to the growth on the The final result of the year's fairways and whereas it was pos- working is a profit of £20,649.assible. some years ago to play car against $28,092 the previous year. tain holes with, drive and masbie, The difference is accounted for two full beats are now often heces partly by the increase in running sary. It is hoped that as the years Expenses to which I have referred
It
the course to the 19th hals and it
and much of it is really unneces
Championships, Senior: 0. E. sary if members would kindly read 3. 8. Smith; A. C. Ridlington v. B. W. Paul Junior: A. J. thanks to the members of the out-AL Roiba, T. E. Parry v M. the rules. I desire to express my Biriukoff. J. Easton; A. Kurrik going Committee for their help and Cunetti: A Prata. v. Dr. H. D. assistance during the year, it has Matthews; H. H. Bush v. P. bean necessary to lean on them Yvanovilh rather heavily at times but their ready respons and advice has made the post of Captain x very pleasant one. I also wish to thank the subs committees for their labours which have greatly assisted in the gener al management of the Club,
Hockey:Friendly match: Hong Kong Club" “A” ». H.M.S. Come wall (King's Park), 5.16 p.
Theatres,
Thunder
Below.".
Star: Queen's: "Call of Central: Born to: Oriental: "Sporting
Dances,
Tea Dances:-King's Restaurant and Hong Kong Hotel Dinner Dances; Hong Kong Hotel, King's Restaurant, and Peninsula Hotel.
Course Playing Well, Except for usual floods in July and August this course has been playing very well indeed and-con- gestion is often the rule of the
King's day or evening. A mall altera tion was made to the Club House
Majestic June Mood Bar providing direct access from
Lord Babs. At the last Annual Meeting & the "Sen." is hoped that the Members and recommendation was made from the Lora Bar Receipts will benefit thereby. Chair that all ladies using the Chanca."
This course has enjoyed its usual Clubs and Courses should pay a popularity, and congestion is worse subscription and this was approved then Happy Valley. The course at an extraordinary general meet has never been in better conditioning held subsequently and brought at this time of the year. The con into force on April 1 It is a little dition of the courses and Club too early to say definitely how the houses at Deep Water Bay and new arrangement will work out as Happy Valley reflects great credit we have not completed a full-year on Mr. Franks and Mr. Kinnaird and the summer months have in and their sub-committees who have torvened, but I may say that the
Principal Mails, had extra work this year owing to returns to date indicate a result Inward: America by President the Secretary's absence in the sum reasonably close to the estimated Jefferson. Outward: America and
figura. mor.
Europe via, Siberia by Empress of The total present day member Japan, & p.m." that which is furnished on the first page of the report. The increase during the year being
...
go on the amount of top dressing "The first and most important pro-ship is considerably-in-excess-of and partly to the decrease-in-profit may be considerably reduced,hlear to receive the attention of the A considerable sum of money has present committee was the Ladies' goods sold. Members will notice that the actual turnover is been expended in new bunkers Club House. Several plans were down this year, das no doubt to Playing round the course weak drawn up and eventually one was the general conditions.
after week members get accustomed
123 Members, 80 Subscribers, 11
New Building,
Diocesan Girls! ̈Echool Annual! Gymnastic Display, 3 p.m. Whist Drive and Dance, R.S. Sergeants' Mess, 8.30 p.m.
SATURDAY (December 17). Sport Cricket:-First Division: Royal Navy. Indian B.C. (L.); Kow- Army v. University (F.); Public Works Department. Sunitary Department (Civil Service 0.0. dian R.C., Navy, (); Club de ground). Second Division: In Recreio Police (L) Craigen- gowor C.C. v. RA.S.C. (L.) Hong Kong CC Kowloon 0.0. (L) University v. Royal Engineers and I Signala (F-).
Tuming next to the Profit and to conditions as they are, but visi/approved. This embodied increas Junior Section, and in all 631 ladies.
ed space in the dining room, have been registered, playing and Loss Account you will see that a tors, many of whom are well quali-deeper, 'verandal. outside, and up-non-playing, (including 155 who loon C.C. v. Hong Kong 0.0 (F.));|| much larger amount has been writ- fied to express opinions, have in stairs, seven additional bedrooms were absent on September 30.) en off for depreciation. An extra variably passed the same comment, and bathrooms, lounge and open 5 per cent. lisa bean 'written off the that the course needs more bunker- Men's Club-house Fanling and all ing. I need not weary you with a expenditure during the year on detailed list of the new bunkers, this particular building has also I expect you are acquainted with been written off. We have also some of them, but I want to point written off the vale of the old out that bunkers at Fanling cost -electrical fittings. The
MDF WITTen off is $13,000;
verandah. Extra accommodation was also needed in the way of kitchen and staff quarters. It is unfortunate that the presant layout does not lend itself to modification and the scheme just mentioned com- total 33 to 84 a yard and approximately prised the minimum additions and
during the improvements required.
Ladies Club House and the problem I have already referred to the that confronted as there and when this fell through stops were taken to produce provisional plans for new main Club House sa ixscom (Continued on Page 11.)
"1⁄2he pleasure of your company is requested
And of course your appreciation and good wishes are shown in the tradi- tional manner by giving the happy couple a piece of silverware from the house of LANE, CRAWFORD: This house specialises in such require ments, and here naturally is to be found all that would delight the eye both in sterling silver & EP.N.S. ware.
FOR WEDDING GIFTS
LANE, CRAWFORD, LTD.
SILVERWARE DEPT.
All Departments will remain Open until B PM: Yat
OB 403 CUBAN LOVE SONG
RECORDS
Columbia
"RECORDS
OB 402-ELEVEN MORE MONTIIS- CB 394-A FADED SUMMER LOVE CB 411-LIES
OB 416 HE PLAYED HIS UKULELE CB 419-ALL OF ME
The Anderson Music Co., Ltd.
Ice House Strent,
Tel. 21822.
ST. FRANCIS HOTEL Moderate Monthly and Daily Rates
Restaurant
Extensive Refreshment Lounge
Telephone: 28684 & 26635 Cable FRANHO.
Manager J. C. L. Bye
GIVE HER CHOCOLATES
Kunzle, Terry's, Rowntree's
Rowntree's famous "Century” choc tes are only obtainable in Lane, Crawford's (Grocery Dept.)
they are known as the chocolates with the perfect and distinguishab
ASSORTED MARZIPANS
RUIT JELLIES
flavour
$3.50 per 2 lb.
GLACK APRIQVIS AND PINEAPPLE
CRYSTALISED STRAWBERRIES.
-TINEST TUNIS – DATES
PULLED FIGE
December
LANE CRAWFORD, LTD.
ENTS WILL REMATI