HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, AUGUST 4, 1934.
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HONGKONG FOOTBALL CLUB MEETING U. S. BASEBALL
LAWN BOWLS NOTES
Game Marred By:
Progress Retarded The Weather
By
COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF PAST
YEAR'S ACTIVITIES
Sir Henry Pollock Re-Elected President
A mu protest against the form of Government tax on Club subscriptions which amounted to 10 per cent, was made by Mr. H. R. Forsyth, Vice-President of the Hong Kong Football Club at their forty-seventh annual general meeting held yester- day evening at the Club-House.
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In the absence of the President. Hon. Sir Henry Pallock, K. C., who is at present on leave at Home, Mr. H. R. Forsyth pre- sided and was supported by Mr. W. Pryde, Hon. Secretary and. Mr. L. G. Robertson the Hon." Treasurer, in addition to a"large gathering of both the football and rugby sections.
Sir Henry Pollock was unanimously "re-elected President of the Association while, several changes in the election of off- cers in both the football and rugby sections, were also made.
Chairman's Speech
After the notice convening the meeting had been read by the Hon' Secretary. Mr. Forsyth in present- ing the report and accounty for the year said:- «
For the second year in succes- slon I find myself called or to deputise for a president who is ab- sent on home leave. Our presid- ent, the Hon. Sir Henry Pollock, is at the moment in England, and is, we hope, enjoying a period of plea- sant relaxation in the home coun- try. We look forward to his return later in the year, and trust that he will resume with fresh vigour. his interest in the many public duties to which he has already given so much of his life. So far as his association with this Club is concerned. I feel that his inter- est in the game of fotoball is too Armly established, to waver or re- lax in any degree.
The Committee's Report for the past season and Statement of Ac- counts for the year ended May 31, 1934, have been in your harids for the prescribed period, and with your permission, I will follow the usual procedure and take them as read."
The Accounts are presented in even more detail than in previous years so that members who are sufficiently interested. can readily study the sources of revenue, and incidence of expenditure; the ex- tent of the Hcbilities, and the na- ture of the assets which have been gradually acquired.
protest:
In our case it is possibly argued that members enjoy. the privilege
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ar Convener-Mr. Watson-and his Sub-Committee," to whom I would express our thanks for the time and labour which they have applied to their job. (applause).
If you now study the expenditure side, yar will find items of main tenance and recurring expenses fully detalled." They compare fav- ourably with the previous year heavier expenditure in certala, direction is set off by savings, un- der other headings-with "the re- sult that under the first two main headings, we have only spent some $237 more than during the previous year.
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games played here in 1933. Since) this is not necessarily a regularly recurring Item of revenue. it was deemed more prudent to record it in the Balance Sheet than in the. Income and Expenditure Account.
The Reserve Account, which re- presents an accumulation of sur-
Fight
New York, Aug. 3. Jimmy Johnson, manager of the
plus funds from past years, is Phillies and Otto Miller, Brooklyn's gradually dwindling, but this pre-coach, engaged in a fight during sents no cause for undue pessim- the game between them. Miller is
credited, with having scored ism. These funds have been ap-
knockout before the police inter- plied in acquiring the various as-
seta as detalled on the other side. of the account, from which we hope to derive suficient revenue to continue the development of grounds and Club house, and im-
prove the facilities for exercise and sport.
Before leaving the subject of finance. I would. Uke to express our appreciation of the work ac- complished by our Honorary Tren- surer (hear! hear!). Mr. L Q. Robertson.
hard He has worked and most efficiently, and, at the risk of becoming unpopular, he has been commendably assiduous in reducing "outstanding accounts and minimising the risk of bad
debts.
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I also wish to express our thanks to Mr. D. L Prophet for auditing the accounts now presented.
Club Activities."
So far as the actual game of football is concerned, the perform- ance of the various Club teams, their sudcesses and failures. their occasional exhibitions of brilliance, and more frequent displays of sluggishness, have all been review- ed already by our President on the occasion of the Club dinner. Let- us look forward to the season now approaching:
Vened. An argument started in the seventh inning, bat words were exchanged and Wilson picked up a ball and hurled it pass Miller's head. Brooklyn won the game by
A 8-7 tally.
Cleveland Indiáns suffered a severe loss when their manager, W. Johnson was rushed off to hospi- tal suffering from acute pleurisy It is feared that pneumonia may possibly' develop. "
A later report says that John- son's condition is not so serious as at first thought and he is ex- pected to recover in a few days.
A close game in the American agua was the clash between St. Louis Browns and Chicago Cubs, which was won by the Brons on an odd rul
Rain seriously interfered with
All
the Kowloon
the lawn bowls programme last Saturday. grounds were out of commission being badly saturated in conse- quence of heavy rains the previous
day. The only games played were at the Valley where, the Craiger- ower, Civil Service and Football grounds were brought into use, The greens were heavy and later on, in the afternoon some more rain fell to cause much inconven- lence. One other game played was at Ming Yuen where the Electric- fans engaged the Craigenzower Juniors.
The senior division leaders, Bowling Green Club and Craigen- gower were both engaged and they retained their close run by taking the points in each Cast. The Bowling Green Club team played
at Civil Service and they managed to get through by only thrée shots, which represented the margin of Brandi shut out the New York victory on Drake's rink over the Giants to give Boston Braves vic-rink led by Jones. The other two tory by 8 runs.
The following were the results:-
National League
St. Louis Chicago
English homered.' »
Philadelphia Brooklyn.
Lopez homered.
New York Boston
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Brandt pitcher for Chicago.
Pittsburgh
The average Club player is not. lacking in individual talent, but I feel that the main business." con- fronting the various captain and Bad Debts were, I think, the sub-vice-captains is, the "welding_to-. jects of question last year. De-.gether of this talent into a com- spite increased vigilance on the posite force which will prove ir- part of the Committee and Trea-resistible." A player is of little surers, the surn of $112.30 has had value to his team unless he is ab- to be written off as irrecoverable, solutely ft and. of equal import- Although a comparatively small ance, unless he is disciplined. sum is involved it is an unfortun- I am confident that among our ate aspect of the accounts that 'members we have the necessary this item persists In appearing talent; the playing field is in ex- from year to year, and I think Icellent condition; the stands can rely on the support of mem- cunningly designed and, when re- bers in recommending to the in- coditioned, will accommodate com- coming Committee that vigiliance fortably the maximum number of in the matter of debt collection spectators-in short, the stage is should in future not be relaxed set, and I think we have everyhomered. but rather intensified. Chear! reason to anticipate a very suc- hear!).
cessful season, (Applause).
Donations To Charity Donations to charities
amount
Lawn Bowls
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Cincinnati
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Hafey homered.
American League
Chicago
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St. Louis
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West homered.
Baston New York Gehrig,
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Lazzer
and
Detroit
Cleveland
Auker pltched."
rinks tied on the aggregate score by a matter of two shots. Craigen- gower "A" were on top form and save Talkoo & severe defeat. Basa's rink won by 20 shots against Drummond, Omar's rink, counting some of the Club's picked bowlers, particularly Buchanan and Beer, defeated Wallace's rink by 19 shots. On the third rink Talkoo's loss was nine shots. Chalmers get- ting, good support from hh team against the strong, four led by Bradbury. The Valley team thus won by 48 shots. Craigengower "A", and the champions have Ave. matches each to close the season. If the Bowling Green Club retala the two points lead they will be champlons again. It is possible, however, that there will be some upsets during the remain- der of the programme either for one of both to the race for the championship. Tu
The Football Club- bowlers were again out of luck as the Police visitors were able to win by 19 shots, a lead which they establish- Dickeyed on the aggregate on two rinks, while the third rink resulted in a tie. The Electricians were at home to Craigengowei, The visitors took the points by the narrow margin of two shots, the credit for the victory going to Lewis' rink which showed a majority of 11 shots to carry the ther two rinks which had gone down......
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and Vice-Captain of the Club first rugger fifteen.
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It is very doubtful whether any The Vice-President said they had
games will be possible to-day. The yet to elect three Committee memgrounds are thoroughly saturated bers for each of the Football and and weather indications are agzin Rugby Sections and he had already unfavourable. In the serior divi- had the names of the persons in sion Craigengower "A" are not en- gaged, but their "B" team will be
V.R.C. SWIMMING GALA
Programme For To-night
more
H. Rose, W. Macfarlane (skip); R.
The swimming gala at the VRC. Duncan. V. Petherick, S. Randle, R. to-night promises to be of Hall (skip),
than usual interest and an extre- programme of
Kowloon Docks R.C-A, M, Cal-mely attractive man, T. Coleman, J. Kempton, J. events has been drawn up McKelvie (skip); J. Revie," A B The tit-bit of the evening will Parks. J. A. Lindsay." W. Grels be the members 440 yards hand- (skip); M. Ferguson, W. H. Bcap. L Roza Pereira, if he starts Robson, R. G. Craig, J. C. Brown for this event will be difficult fo (skip).
beat and it will be interesting to Taikoo RC.:-J. J. Whyte, S. see what handicaps he will be Pollock, T. F. Stainton, N. Drum-made to concede.. mond (skip); W. Cunningham," D. Other events on the programme B, Bone, R. M. Keown, J. C, Chai- | Include a 50-yards handicap for mers (skip); W. Brown, C. H. Sum-ladies, and a 150 yards medier mers, G. H Summers. Grace for "A" class. There is also Stewart, D. Munro, (skip));
a 50-yards breast strokes race for Civil Service:-T. Armstrong. L'0" class. Whant, A. W. Grimmiti, J. Hollidge
The programme and entries are (skip); P. Knight, S. Alderman, S. as follows:- Eccleshall, J. Deakin (skip); E. Boys' 100 Yard's Handleap---Å. Simmonds, C. Strange. A. O. Azvedo. M. Gann, M. GI, C. Sivṛ- Erawn, F. J. Jones (skip).
Netto, L. M. Remedios. Kowloon C.C.:~~~J; W. M. Brown. W. Hyde. E. C. Fincher, R. P. Phil- lips (skip); H. Hampton. J. Howe, C. E. Elliot-Heywood, A., E. Suk- stone (skip); E. Gittins, F. Good. win, C. J. Tacchi, J. Fraser (skip). L A. Soares.
Club de Recreio:A. A Re-Lynn and F: A. Silva, medios C. H. Basto, HA. Alves, C. 50 Yards "C" Class Breast- G. Silva (skip); L. J. Silva, L. F. Stroke.. Handicap.-L. A J.. Silva. Xavier, F. V. Ribeiro, A. H. Basto N. Delgado, LG Silva, L. Barres (skip); L. A. Gutierrez, J. Q. Ozorio, and K. Nazarin.
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50 Yards "C" Class' Back-Stroke. Handicap.-L. A. J. Silva, J. J. Re- medios, C. M. Siva. E. Lawrence. and E. Noronha
100 Yards "E" Class, Handicap.- J. A. Guterres, 0.
C. E. Marques, F. X. Silva (skip).. 50. Yards Ladies' Handicap.--Miss... Kowloon B G. C.:--J. Macdonald, D. Hunt. Miss V. Allen. Miss I E. V. Searle, J. G. Charlton, G. E. Lopes, Miss O. Basto and Miss B F. Thompson (skip); HF. Stone-Remedios ham. G Ross, WE, Hale, J. 5, Logan (skip); J. L. Tětley, C. L. Farmer. C. B. Hosking JG. Meyer Handicap. (skip).
Yacht Club:-A. Stevenson, G. E. Costello, Sir Thomas Southorn, A. Macfarlane (skip): 'E. S. Abraham, A. W. Brown, J. A. R. Selby. B. E. Maughan (skip); L. 3. Greenhill, | W. J. Hansen, J. B. Ross. A. Chap-
man" (skip).
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440 Yards, Handicap, Members.
150 Yards, Medley Race "A" Class,
Novelty Race..
Members' Team Race." Diving, Scaled Handicap Members Water Polo...
Duncan meet on the Kowloon C. C.
Indian R. O.:-A. H. Rumjahn S. green and A Chapman will play
0. Bux, A. R. Minu, K, M-Omar G. Perking on the Craigengower (skip); D. M. Khan, M. 1. Razack, green.
AM. Omar, A. M. Wahab (skip);
J. Hoosen, M. .Y. Adal, A. O. Madar,
A. R. Dallah (skip).
Club de Recreio:-D. C. Alves, D. F. Lopes, C. M. S. Avies. J. J. Basto (skip); F. A. Machado, A; V. Yvanovich, Julio Riberio (skip); H. A. Botelho, J. M. S. Rozario, E. M. Remedios. R. A. Basto (skip),
POSTPONED FIXTURES
The rain of the past week had somewhat hampered the progress of the various lawn bowls com- petitions, but the postponed fix- tures have now been rearranged · as under:-
On Monday next W. K. Way and A. S. Gomes will meet A. Chapman and J. Fräser in the open pairs on the Club de Recreto green; the winners to meet the winners of to- day's game, in the final
In the rinks championship 'on
In the matter of lawn bowls. to $415.00, the bulk of which re- you will note from the report that presents proceeds of the Rugby the new green was opened to mem- seven-a-side Tournament. In this bers in spring this year. The ori connection. I would like to point ginal idea in laying the green, you Mtd Protest
out that our contributions to will recollect, was to provide faci- "You will note, shat out of mem charitable "Institutions are not by dies of members for mild recrea- Lers' subscriptions We havé, con- any means fully represented by tion during the summer season. tributed in the guise of Govern- figures in the accounts. You have and I am pleased to report that ment Tax no less than 10 per cent. probably remarked that the Hong these facilities are proving attrac- of subscriptions collected, or a sum Kong Football Association contri-tive to a fair number of members. of $41.00. It is not the amount busted some 35,722 to charity dur- Before concluding, I wish to ex-mind, involved in this matter "of taxa-ing the past seasofi The Associa-press our thanks to Mr. Pryde for "Mr. Forsyth proposed that at home to the Bowling Green Club tion, but the principle.againattion's revenue is derived largely another year of excellent service Messrs. C. B Robertson, R. M. players. This "match is interesting Monday, E. G. Post, F. H. W. which I should like to raise a mild from gate receipts In respect of as our Honary Secretary. (Loud Koewn and M. L. Railton be elect-In view of its bearing on the cham-Haynes, J. J. Gregory and W. E
representative games, many of Applause).
ed as the Football Committee. plonship. The Craigengower "B" Hollands will meet W. Forrest, A. which are played on this "Club's "He is indefatigable-in fact, This was seconded by Mr. Syd team defeated their club colleagca, E. Carey, W. Mair and G. C. Moss ground.
I feel he is indispensable (AP-Strange and passed.
their doings since have on the Club de Recreto green. of free admission to Club matches, The Club ground and three of plause).
Mr. Forsyth said he had similar not been impressive. It is exTM The singles match between F. and thus gate receipts and enter the four spectators stands ате I now wish formally propose-remarks to make about a Com-pected that the champions will Basa and G. C. Moss is to be play- tainment duty thereon are, to a maintained in good conallion en-That the Report and Statement mittee for the Rugby, Section and move further ahead. However, fed on Tuesday on the Civil Ser- certain extent, less than they tirely at the Club's expense and of Accounts for the year ended
formerly proposed that Dr. J. H. the game is played at all, there is vice Green, and on Wednesday V., might othedwise be. On the other accordingly the Association bene 31st May, 1934, as presented be McEney. Mr. 8. F. Garrod and the extreme uncertainty in the Petherick meets E. G. Post on the harid, as has already been point-nts to the extent of having a pre-adopted" (Loud Applause).
Mr. G. C. Moutṛte, be re-elected, | unequal ground conditions. In the Club de Recreto green, ed out if it were not for members' pared ground, and other facilities Mr. D. McLellan seconded the This was seconded by the captain junior division, interest will be On Thursday W. 0 and D. subscriptions, the Club, with its ta stage their matches at com- Report and Accounts which were
of rugger: Dr. D., McLellan and centred on the doings of the In-Rumjahn play off their tie on the grounds and stands, could not be paratively little expense. I do not duly passed..
passed unanimously..
dian R.C., who are well ahead and Police R. C. green while on the properly maintained and according
give promise of finishing at the same day E. A. 8. Alves and R. ly matches from which taxable re-
top. They are meeting the Police vente is derived. could not be or
at the Valley and are favoured to :ganised.
It means so little to the
take the points. authorities and so much. to the Club that It is hoped that this form of taxation will be reduced or pos- sibly abolished altogether (Hear! Hear!).
Ground Receipts
To revert to the accounts, it will be noticed that gats receipts have fallen away considerably as.com- pared with the previous year. It is difficult to gauge the extent to which these receipts are liable to fluctuate-they are affected by so circum- many varied factors and
2 fair stances that it is hardly comparison to set off one season's On the results against another. other band, fees for use of ground, representating our share of tak- ings for representative matches, show a healthy increase on the previous year.
The proceeds of the Rugby seven-a-side Tournament were de- voted entirely to charities, as not- ed on the other side of the ac count.
mean to convey the imression that we grudge the Association these benefits far from it but it is not unreasonable to claim for the Club a certain contributory Interest in the generous contribu- tions which the Association is in the happy position to make to various charities. (Applause).
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Election of Officers In electing the officers for the ensuing year, Mr. Forsyth and he would start at the top and bad much pleasure in proposing that Hon, Sir Henry Pollock, K.C., their retiring President, be re-elected to office, as he had carried out his duties fully and in an unassuming manner and as the speaker had To turn now to the Balance previously remarked, his interest in Sheet, I find there is little I can football was too firmly establish- add in amplifying the details pre-ed to waver or relax in any de sented on the printed statement. gree (Applause). Our total assets amount to $25,- 637.76, of which our Fixed Assets account for no less than $22.144. carried 58, which indicates that the bulk
The Balance Sheet
Mr. R. M. Keown seconded the proposal which was unanimously
Proposed by Mr. R. P. Shaw and
Mr. L. G. Robertson proposed that Mr. W. Alexander be elected Hon. Treasurer, this belog passed Mr. W. Pryde was re-elected Hon. Secretary amidst much acclama- ton, the Chairman remarking re- marking that he was was indispen- sable and very much in demand if he would accept office once
Mr. Forsyth also proposed that the usual honorarium of $250 be voted for the Hon. Secretary, Mr. L. G. Robertson, the retiring Hon. Treasurer said he had very much pleasure in seconding the proposal as in his estimation the Hon. Bec-, retary had fully deserved it.
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Just before the meeting broke of our money has been invested in seconded by Mr. G. C: Moutrle, the up. Mr. 8. Strange proposed
re-electing Mr. R. vote of thanks to Mr. H. R. For our Club house; in the developmotion ment of the ground allotted to Forsyth as Vice-President was car-syth for presiding at their meet- ing and this was heartily accord- our use; and in providing equipsied with acclamation.
Mr. E. 8. Robertson proposed | ed. ment for general maintenance of the establishment. Time was when that Mr. J. Ralston, who had served we had a nest-egg in the form of the Club well last season be re- invested surplus funds; but in these elected Chairman of the Com times the very term "surplus" is mittee. This was also carried with foreign to mast sporting Clubs and acclamation after being seconded,
by Mr. S. FL Garrod many companies.
STAMP TAX BUREAUS
but
TO-DAY'S FIXTURES
The following are the fixtures for the afternoon:
Senior Division Talkoo v. Civil Service. Cralgengower "B" v. Kowloon B.
.0, C. Kowlon Docks R. C. v. Police, Kowloon C. C. v. Recreio
Junior Division
Civil Service v. Hongkong Electric Kowloon B, 0. C. v. Tacht Club. Police v. Indian R. C.
Recreio v. Kowloon C. C.
Craigengower v. Fotball Club.
THE TEAMS
The following are the teams in to-day's games?-~-~
Senior Division Craigengower "B"-E, Tuck, L.
Among the liabilities, you will Mr. B. Strange, the retiring cap- Nanking. July 26-By arrange- notice two new headings. One retain of soccer proposed that Mr.ment between the Ministries of C. R. Sousa, A 8. Gomes, J. The Bar Working Account thows presents our indebtedness to the Skinner, last year's vice-captain Finance and Communications, all Cavanagh (skip); G. Duncan. W. very satisfactory results. I am told Bank, which we trust is only tem- of soccer and Mr. A. Howe, be Stamw Tax Bureeux will be abol- Ward, W. T. Brightman, C. 8. then, this game of bowls is a porary. Since subscriptions for elected Captain and Vice-Captain, ished on September 1st and docu- Rosseley (skly); A. E. Marchent, H. sale Milton, W. Gill, Eel Arculli "droughty" bustness Taughter), and the current year are now due and respectively, of the First eleven of mentary stamps will be on
balance soccer. Mr. W. Alexander seconded thereafter at an Post Offices. Ten (akip). A accordingly the bar now prospers payable, this adverse
per cent of the revenue collected in the summer season. Great cre- should be quickly eliminated. The the proposal which was carried, a dit for such satisfactory results other heading Rugby Interport Mr. D. McLellan and Mr. L. G. will be paid to the Post Offices for during the past year is, due to our Account," represents proceeds of Robertson, were elected Captain handling the work
Kowloon B. G. C.-J. Watson, A., B. Russeeli, E. Budding, L. Guy (skip) P. T.
J. Rodger, H.
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BRITISH OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP
AMERICAN OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP
CANADIAN OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP
AUSTRALIAN OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP
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