HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1935.
ROYAL GOLF CLUB HAS GOOD YEAR
BIGGER "PROFIT IN SPITE
OF DEPRESSION
Alterations Planned For Ladies Club House
"The period under review has not been a good one for Hour Kong generally-in fact in most directions it has been a bad one, and it should therefore come as a pleasant surprise to members to And that we made a profit of $16,615 on our working account as against $10,496,24 last year and are able, after providing for our somewhat heavy depreciation, to transfer $1,127.58 to our Reserve Account. It is therefore, extremely gratifying to find the Club holding its own so well under present conditions," so said Mr. Stanley H. Dodwell (Captain) when he presided at the Annual Meeting of the Royal Hong Kong Golf Club which was held at the *Board Room of Messrs. Jardine Matheson and Co., yesterday even-
ing.
Mr. Dodwell gave a very comprehensive survey of the Club's activities during the past twelve months, during the course of wwhich he spoke about the alterations to the Ladies' Club House
which will entail an expenditure of between $14,000 to $15,000.
Supporting the Chairman were the following: Messrs: G, S. Archbutt, T. J. J. Fenwick, D, J. Gilmore, A. E. Liigaman, A. Mac-. farlane, A. K. Mackenzie, A. Ritchie, the Hon. Mr. N. L. Smith, and Mr. B. D. Walker, M.C.
CAPTAIN'S SPEECH After the Secretary, L. Col. E. D. Matthews nad read the notice convening the meeting Mr. Stanley H Dodwell said:
Before dealing with the accounts, "I have to record the deaths during the year under review, of all too large a number of our members. Messrs. F. A. Brition, A. E. Carlo ton. Major L Cassell, Dr. G. M Haraton, Messrs. B. W. Heron, J.
Johnstone, W. D. Jupp, W. D. Kraft, D. Landale, R. 8. Logan, R E MacDougall, W. J. Shenton, W. Stratton, F. Syme Thomson, le Roy Webber, A. W. W. Walkinshaw and since the beginning of October. Messrs. C. E. Anton, P. E. Barker, J. W. L. Bonnar, E. 8. Jones, Dr. A. J. Lowson and Mr. R. J. Pater
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Many of these names recall memories of good fellowship and fine sportsmanship, not only on the golf courses of this Club, and it is with deep regret that I refer to
them:
FIGURES COMPARED
This year is perhaps most note- worthy in that it is the first one in which we have had the services of a Professional. The selection of à suitable man for this post was rendered particularly difficult be- cause we required him to have a wife qualided to fill the role at Fanling formerly played by Mrs. Kerr. We have now had Mr. and Mrs. Hitchins with us for about 14 months and in the opinion of your Committee, we may consider ourselves fortunate in securing their services.
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I regret that the news we get of Mr. and Mrs. Kerr is not good. The former's condition has not im- proved, while Mrs. Kerr's health is unfortunately also none too good.
ENCOURAGING YOUNG PLAYERS
With a view to encouraging the young player, of whom there are many mcre these days than form- erly, your Committee has increased the privileges to bars between the ages of 15 and 18 to the extent that they can now play at Fanling' with a member on all days except Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays on payment of green rees and may in the Junior Section at Happy Valley, The Caster facility should give them an opportunity of learn-
and the efficient way in which he handles the various departments connected with its running is, think, eloquently borne out by the satisfactory position in which we find ourselves to-day in spite of the depression.
I now beg to propose the, adop- tion of the report and secounts as circulated.
Tne, report and accounta" were seconded by Mr. A. Sommerfelt and passed.
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CRICKET
Royal Engineers Defeat R.A.S.C In League Match
In a second division League cricket fixture, the Royal Engineers defeated the RASC, on Thursday: by 26 runs. The match was played
at Sookunpoo.
The scores were:-
In proposing the re-election of
B. ENGINEERS Mr. Stanley Dodwell as captain for Capt. Foley, b Vaughan........ the ensuing year the Hon, N. L. Sgt. Daniells, b Ballard............ Smith Said:-A year ago I naa the
S/8gt, Morton, c and d Ballard homoar, as outgoing Captain, of Cot. Hirke, c Gow, b Ballard... proposing the election of Mr. Stan- Cpt. Waterbridge, b Vaughan... ley Dodwell for the post of Cap-¡ Capt. Singer, o Ballard, tain. To-day is my great per 9/8gt. Warr. e Clarté, b Ballard, sure to propose his re-election to† 8/8gt, Collins, e and b`Ballard that office for 1938. There have in L/Cpl. Skipp, b Vaughan.......... the past been occasional cases of Spr. Hoddinott, b Ballard, the same person being elected Spr. Bradford, not out.. Captain on several occasions, but Extras (B6) never so far as I know in succes- sive years. I am sure that you will all agree
that the distinction of setting up such a precedent could not possible come to anyone more suitable than Mr. Dodwell. I will not repeat what I said, last year of his merits as a golfer, as a bus- ness man and as a personality. After a year's experience I am sure that all members will agree that
we could not possibly do better than re-elect him as our Captain and it is with the greatest plea- sure that I now propose him for
that office,``
The proposal was seconded by Mr. R. D. Walker and carried un- animously with acclamation,
The following were elected mem-
committee: bera of the new Messrs: G. 6. Archbutt, E. David- son. T. J. J. Fenwick, A. K. Mac- kenzie, K. S. Morriston, K. 8. Ro- bertson. A. Ritchie, A. Sommerfelt. R. D. Walker.
Proposed by Mr. Dodwell
and seconded by Mr. A. Ritchie MessTS. Percy, Smith Seth and Fleming were re-elected auditors for the remuneration ensuing year at
of $1,500 per annum.
ELECTION OF LIFE MEMBERS
The Chairman:—I regret to say that the inclusion of this item on the Agenda was an oversight. At an Extraordinary General Meeting
held in June the number of life
members authorised was increased
from six to ten and the honour was there and then conferred upon Messrs. J. D. Kinnaird and C. D. Lumbert in recognition of 'their valuable services to the Club, These gentlemen having been duly elect
Vaughan Ballard
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HERR HITLER'S ADMIRERS
1,000 LETTERS A DAY
Appeals For Help
Berlin, Dec. 4.
The Nas "Angriff" published several articles this week with the purpose of reducing the number of people, who pester. Chancellor Hit- lèr with appeals for help.
Apparently, the Naal Leader's
1 popularity is responsible for a 4 constant flow of country visitors Into Berlin, who want to see him 2on some errand or other. As Herr 18 Hitler cannot attend to them all 1 personally, a special department ¿❘ of twenty-five rooms, with fifty
young Storm Troopers to attend sance, has been created,
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The "Angriff" writer points out that, while many of these visitors 73-peasants, housewives, little shop-
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Bowling Analysis
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............. 12 ............ 13 R.A.S.C. Dr. Clarke, c Morton, Shipp L/Cpl. Vaughan. c Kirke, b.
Hoddinott..........
Cpl. Ballard, ₺ Shipp:
Capt. Rogers, & and b Shipp... Cpl. Gow, b Hoddinott
S/Sgt, John, c Morton, b Hod-
dinott "....
L/Cpl. Lickorish, not out.. Dry. Saunders, c Kirke, b Hod-
dinott
Dvr, Binley, st Wary, b Hod-
dinott
L/Cpl. Hopcroft, absent (in-
jured) Extras (B7)....
shipp
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Keepers-have been driven to seek ald from the Führer through genuinë distress - end despair, others are merely petty egoists, "ho imagine that the Leader exists for them alone."
ASKING FOR WORK Sixty per cent. of the visitors come to try to get work; 20 per It dial and business affairs, while the cent want advice in their „Anan-
rest have their own special desires.
Many bring their private family troubles to be solved by Herr Ht-
: the" “Angriff” maliciously, play the old trick of marching their child- ren into the office.
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Chancellor Hitler's colossal mail averages 1,000 letters daily. While Germans living abroad write to | him about their undying devotion to Nazi Germany, foreigners Nving in England, America, and Holland
send Herr Hitler good advice and original ideas.
With characteristic directness,
• H.K.C,C. TEAMS
Americans address their letters to The following will play for the the "Ruler of Germany,” the B.K.C.C. first XI in a League Match" | "Great Ruler of Germany.”. Alas, V. the LR.C. on the latter's ground | says the “Angrid” 90 per cent. of starting at 2.p.m. to-day: A. W. the letters come from thoroughly Hayward (capt.), A. C. Beck, E.. R. selfish and vain creatures. They Ducts, G. 8. Dunkles, P. C. Frost, receive written repiles from the H. Owen Hughes, L D. Kübee, I. | "upright and honourable men who Mclanes, T. A. Pearce, T. E. Pearce, sit in this ice." couched in real T. M. L. Redmond
"German fashion."
The following will play for the 2nd. XI. v. the Folice in a League match on the Club ground, starting at 2 pm.: A. K. Mackervile (capt.), H. J. Armstrong, V. C. Bond, G. E. Divett, F. A, Dunnett, I. S. Forbes..
To make a few comparisons with last year, you will notice that sube- criptions are down by $2,786. This is due to resignations having been somewhat more numerous then usual-actually eighteen, and good many more members have left the Colony for good, but hav- ing acquired life-memberships, re-
eral Meeting and not merely by Keith Robinson, G. A. Stewart, W. The Committee are co-operating the General Committee as is usual. Wooding. main on our books as absent mem-with the Travel Association with a bera. The number of ful men-view to enabling tourists to make the case, their election requires bers present on 30th, September is use of the Club's Courses on week no confirmation to-day. I apologise 21 less than last year, and our re- days more easily than is the case for this error, but feel sure that sident playing membership to-day at present. I am sure that mem- those of you who were not present at the meeting in June, will is probably, about 600,
bers wil agree that it is our duty. to assist, so far as we can, in cordially endorse the appointments. enhancing "the popularity of the Colony which I am convinced Is so far as our golfcourses are con- cerned can be done at little, if any, inconvenience to members and ceeding with the scheme for a new with probably
a very welcome Joint Club House at Fanling. Funds are being accumulated, but Lowly; addition to our revenue.
my the game, of which I hopeed at the June Extraordinary Gen-N. P. Fox, R. 8. W. Paterson. W. they will take advantage.
Ladies' subscriptions continue to increase, slowly, and now amount to over $10,000 per annum, a point I ask you to bear in mind when considering later, the proposal to spend a moderate sum on altera- tions to the Ladies' Club, House,
GROSS PROFIT
The Gross Profit on meals" at Fanling. is, $8,364 on a turnover of just over $25,000 may seem a little on the high side. I would point out however, that it allows nothing for Mrs. Hitchins share of salary or general overheads in the
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RULES AMENDED
Local rules have been amended on one important point-the treat ment of bal's on the green with mud on them, and plugged balls on the green.
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Your Committee have also taken way of servants wages, linen, out a polley of Insurance against They had 1933 a ub-Third Party Risks.
crockery, etc. In
LADIES' CLUB HOUSE
The Chairman:-Your Commit- tee are of the opinion that there;
Meeting was held The Secretary read out the following Resolution:
That the Articles of Association be altered in the manner follow- ing:-
(a) The following Articles shall
1 at present no prospect of probe inserted after Article 78-
The outgoing Committee con-
78. Notwithstanding anything contained in Article 78 hereof the Committee may at any time ther
see at decide that the account of a Member, Subscriber or Visitor sidered the question of major al-ahal be collected weekly and if terations and additions to the Ladles's Club House which would increase the bedroom accommoda-
tion and
dressing improve the rooms and dining room In view of the bad times through which
committee estimated such overhead been looking for a suitable po perhaps $70,000, could not be re-
for some years
Tecently
at $8,685 so that it cannot be held licy that pronts on catering at Fanlingple and comprehensive one was
not forthcoming until are excessive.
As regards the sale of Clubs and Although by this Policy the Club is covered against, claim arising Balls our new system of direct trading has proved very much through the negligence or default of members, I could warn all mem- more satisfactory to the Club thanbers, subscribers and visitors that the old method of local purchase. pressing the belief that. It also gives better service to members.
and I feel sure I am right in ex-
DEPRECIATION DIMINISHING - Turning to the Profit and Loss account the debit side is consider- ably lightened by the absence of
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any such weekly account remains unpaid for a period of three days after presentment thereof the per- son concerned shall "ipso facto" be disallowed the privileges of the Club until he shall have paid what
contained in Articles 78 or 79 the 80. Notwithstanding anything Committee may at any time they Member, Subscriber or Visitor his see ft present for payment to any account and if the person concern-
24 hours of presentament of such account he shall,“ipso facto" cease
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the Colony le passing, they decided is due by him and should any such that the expenditure involved account remain unpaid for a period of 14 days after the date of pre- alin-commended. As an alternative
however, they do recommend that animent then the person concern- ed shall on a resolution passed by a moderate sum be spent on the the cumemittee to that effect cease ground floor of the Club House. to be a Member, Subscriber or Visi- This modified scheme, which contor as the case may be. templates increasing the size the dining room to the extent of the area at present occupied by It does not necessarily follow that the verandah, building a new cock- they are immune from claims. An tail verandah 10 feet deep with a injured party, I understand, might lower roof, and making the present sue the Club or the Individual | two small déessing rooms into one member, or might sue them jointly large one with access from outed fails to pay such account with-
**** - SECRETARY'S DUTY side the dining room, would cost The Secretary's Agreement ex-about $14/15,000.00. pires early next year and the Com-The two worst bed round, Nos. a special grant to Kärr. Depre-mittee have renewed 16 for a fur. 3 and 4, will be enlarged consider- ciation is, of course, on gradually ther term of 4 years. The Comably and will have their own bath- diminishing values put is increased mittee are aware that there are rooms which will be entirely at by the necessity of writing $398.98 some members who consider the the disposal of the occupants of cents of stocks of Wines and Secretary at times a little severe the rooms, and will not, as at pre- Cigars, Clubs etc. to bring them and somewhat lacking in tact. In sent, be required for ladies using down to market value as at 30th, so far as the severity may be con- I think members will agree that
the dressing rooms, t September, $1,000 has also been cerned with the collection of ac, this is a very much needed im. written off Fanling Suspense accounts; I should like to bring to count for Architects plans, while the attention of any who consider provment and I would like to see the premium on the Superinten- that they have been unduly the necessary expenditure au- dent's endowment policy appears pressed in this matter, that the for the first time,
Committee feel that the Articles The Balance Sheet calls for no of Association leave them no special comment except that our latitude and must be adhered to Faning Building Fund Investments and they have so instructed the at 30th September had depreciated. Becretary. to the extent of $5,860. However As regards the other complaint,
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at the present moment these in- it is one which I know to be quite Vestments are worth within 42;000 unintentional and therefore sus of what they cost us and the ceptible to treatment, The keen market is being watched with a interest which Colone, Matthew view to realizing at a suitable time. takes in the welfare of the Club
thorised. Pertians I might pace. more point out that the ladies'
bscriptiofis now amount to about $10,000 a year and that when these subscriptions were originally intro- duced it was mentioned that i was hoped to provide better ac- far has not been done is BA
commodation for ladies, which so
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