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ANNUAL MEETING.
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wirt for an ordar in the offgot that the defend- Lant, Lieut. Col. JE. Swettenham, Commandant of the M.S.VAR, is bound to mooept his plaintiff's, resignation from the Corps named.
Mr. P. Bard Ford was for plaintiff and Mr. V. Mackie for defendants
This was an application under section 6 of the Volunteer Enact- ment, Sub-section 1 B of 1906, which section stated that a volunteer, after one year' service tbe. This was undertaken in volunteer corps, could resign by Mesars Palmer and Turner.by giving 14 days notice of his and the result is shown on the intention to do so. balance sheet.
Counsel put in a copy of a letter You will notice that 20 debemdated March 20th, 1919, sent by rures have bean redeemed; this Pta. Winthrop to the Command- was done as the members in ques. Fant of the MSVR. in which Pte. tin were leaving the Colony for Winthrop stated his desire to ood, and the Committee decided resign from the M.S.V.R. giving hit the "lub could stand it.
as his principal reason for so doing that his health was not so good as it, had been after nine years' residence in the East with
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The annual meeting of the Corinthian Yacht Club was held last evenjar, Mr G. A. Burn pre- siding over a good attendance! Among the liabilities you will including Messrs (7 J. Ainslie, | find a losa by our last Secretary P. M. Hodgson, A. W. Smith, H. and Mr win Andel. It is termed C. Resker. H.E. Scrivan and C. a lou for want of a better word,out leave. B. Davis (Committee).
the fact being that Mr van Andel, Proposing the adoption of the
report and accounts, the Chair
man said: Gentleman,-As you are aware, this is the first general meeting we have held since 1916 a period of three years. during which the Club's activities have been almost suspended.
Since 1914 we have lost over 50% of our members, of whom 12 were, enemy subject: those-re- maining in the Colony during the War were 80 occupied with various war duties that yachting, in common with other sport, was seriously interfered with.
for his own co wenience, opened an account for the C. Y. C. at his office, and almost forgot about it. the pressure of his own business being very great. The result was that, when the time came for him
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The Commandant refused to accept this notice, and in a later letter, addressed to the Command ing Officer, B. Company, Private Winthrop denied the suggestion that the M. S. V. R. was on active service, but that if such a cou go on leave, he found that the tention was persisted in, ther disbursements had been greater he, Pte. Winthrop, asked tha than the receipts by the smorutback pay for the two year shown under liabilities
Or BO he had served in the M.S.V.R. or for such perio as the authorities contende the M.S.V.R. had been on activ service, be sent him by cheque once, the amount of such chequ to be given by plaintiff to an charity the M.S.VR. Authoritie should like to name, and that i in future, his so-called activ service pay was forthcoming to serve in the Corps. But at th regularly, then he would continu
same time, plaintiff explicit denied that the M.S.V.R. was a active service.
Three members of this Club, Mesars E. F. Orchard. P. Delaunay and Capt Alcock, made the supreme sacrifice, and I whold suggest that these thres names be inscribed on a tablet to be hung on the Club wall in a central position (Applause). Our id member Capt Milroy, retired last month be will be a great loss to the Clab, being a keen yachtsmin and practical seamen. I am sure you will all join me in wishing him, and his wife, the best of good luck. During the season 1918/19, on account of the few yachts in commission in each class, the championship races were sailed together, on bandicap. Six races proposition were sailed in all, with the follow ing result: 1. Ursula (Mr Rousa) 87 pis, 2. Lysbeth (Mr Keigwin) 78 pts.
Mr Dixon seconded and the
carried un
animously.
was
The Chairman said: In the opinion of the Committee it is not necessary to increase the sub- scription from the figure it now ).tands at. $15 a year. With your approval we will fix the subscrip- Cuption at that.
The Vic-Commodore's Cap was won by Ailsa (Capt. Aitke
Memorial The Warren (for the Gel Class) was won by Joan (Mr Hodgson).
The Bailing Cup was won by Ursula (Mr Rouse).
MrSmith proposed the subscrip-
tion be $15.
Mr Resker seconded and the
motion was carried. "
Mr G. G. Wood was appointed Commodore, the Chairman re- marking that it was fitting that be should hold this position con- sidering the greatinterest he took in it.
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Before going on holiday, he ask- ed me to apologise to members for y inconvenience this might use them and added that he did not wish to embarrass the Club in any way, and would be content to get b.ck any part of the amount he had failed to collect, if it was f. und impossible to collect the whole You will'ses that a sum of $592 68 has already been re- paid. An equal sum has since been collected, and I hope that even- tually the greater part of this advance will be wiped out.. On accousy of Mr van Andel's attitude Again on April 22nd this repayment will not embarrass Winthrop wrote to the officer.com- the Club during the following year manding "B" Company, roquest- no bing für her to remark on, but delivery of by the M. 8.V.R. As far as I can see, there-ining that his equipament be taken before moving the adoption of the authorities, as he did not wish to be held responsible for it any balance sheet, I will be glad to
longer. To this he received a reply answer any questions to the bas of my ability.
from the Sergt. Major, that delivery could not be taken of the equip- ment until such time that the Commandant approved of it being handed over. Then on April 24th, Pte. Winthrop received a letter from the Officer Commanding B. Company which stated that the MS.V.R. were on active service and also that the Commandant
Mr Madthen proceeded to did not approve of Pte. Winthrop's
IS THIS YOU? resignation. Pte. Winthrop re-service". Esaid active service argue on whiconstituted "active
Some people live in an eternal plied and again denied that the could be bright about in more gloom. They believe themselves M.S.V.R. was on active service, ways the me, and if active to be the object of all the vexs- moreover, he drew attention to service wa bught about in any tions that beset mankind. Petty the fact that he, considered it
other watha under Part 2 or grievances and trivial troubles rasp particularly unfair on the Com- any otheileislation, then Sec and irritate beyond endurance mandant's part, to grant dis tion 6 wold till apply. He could They magnify little annoyances charges to some men, and not to cite no Get notification, issued that would pass by other people, others. To this reply was re-by the Cef Secretary, with re-with stronger nerves, unnoticed. ceived to the effect that the Com-gard to th, bt he could produce a
Admit that you yourself feel mandant was not obliged to give documen sined by the Chief like this at times everybody his reasons for accepting certain Secretari caling out the M.S. does in the Far East. These fits
ad to attend the orderly room. resignations and refusing others.V.B folachre service. This of gloom and grumble are the Then Pte. Winthrop was order documewardated 16 Feb. 1915. clouds that precede the storm. Mr. Fl asd he was afraid he They are the signals of nerve He did so, in mufti, under pretest, must fpaly object to this exhaustion, and will recur with ing that it should be filled by Ainslie, G. A. Burn, E. M. Sleich self & member of the M.S.V.R. have be made yesterday; he unless prompt measures are taken as he no longer considered him-documer This statement might greater frequency as time goes on more active.yachtsmen than him. Henderson, C. H. Davis and He however was fined $25, and did notimit the document as to set things right. self. Our Vice Commodore, Mr. G. Dizon.
as his honour was aware, the evidencat ay rete, he reserved To do this is simple enough if G. Wood, is now at home on leave, The Chairman, said there was M.S.V.R. Authorities had since the rig to cross examine re- you go to the trouble-weak blood. but will be returning shortly: he one matter which was not on the then attempted to recover that garding origin. It might have This poor blood is failing to asked me to act for him during agenda but on which It was sum through that Court, and had been jon-loled, in the Chief supply sufficient nourishment to his absence. Mr Resker and Mr desired to obtain the opinion of failed to do so. A. W. Sith are acting for the the meating: that was whether
Secret office for all these your nerves; it lacks the strength, It was not for him. eaid Secretary and Tresturer, Mr van the wivoy, sister, family and recounsel, to prove that the M.S. The gistrate to Mr. Mackie:liams Pink Pills have created in energy and purity that Dr. Wil- Andel, who is also on leave. latives living with a member V.R. was not on active service, pime you will perhaps so many thousands of cases of Turning to the balance shest should be regarded as members of the onus was on the Commandant admit this document would serve exhaustion and debility this is not, of course, as satisfec- the Club in the same way as the to show, legally, that the M.S. V. have more vaiable, had its caused by weak blood. By build- tory 85 those we have been | R.H.K.Y.C. In the first place it B. was
on active service on accustomed to in former year, happened last year that a meniber March 20th of this year, on which contebeen published in the ing up the blood, making it pure showing, as it does, a loss on the was unable to sail his racht in date Pte. Winthrop first tendered
and healthy, and filling it with Working Albatunder all the cir-race and his wife tarred up his resignation.
Mrickie I admit it has energising red corpuscles, Dr. oumstances, we can only be thank and sailed it, winning the rade.
not beublished in the Gazette. Williams' Pink Fills have gained Mr. Mackie; counsel for the ful that the position is as good She was told that no points could Commandant, submitted that they reser's judgment until Tres greatest blood tonic known.
Thagistrate said he would a World-wide reputation as the as we find it, and hope that, with he "awarded as she was not a
were not called upon to show day n
Everybody needs a blood tonic new members and a good season, member:
cause, this case was really only the Club will soon be in its oldi
an appeal, and it seemed to him mendate the summons case Williams Pink Pills are obtain- Tharing was then com-[on occasions. If you do now Dr. position, of in even a better one.
that the onus Was on Pte. inatif against Private No. able from medicine vendors every- The Profit and Lost. Aloy a The Chairman's id it was some,
Winthrop to prove the M.S.V.R. 2981 E. French who was where, also direct from the Dr.. will see, onvets a perind" of three times hard on ⋆ married man to was not on active service.
char by the Commandant, Williams Medicine Co., 96 926- year, and shows an excess of ex- have to pay two subscription,
The Magistrate: Suppose I ask MS. withabeating himself chuen Road, Shanghai, 1 bottle „penditure overincome amounting to $4,077.89 This, however. is scripting less. Trigonis a quas par? Do you affirm that?
Mr. McIver: Make the sub-whether the M.S.V.R. was on fromcompulsory parades. $1.50, 6 for $8, post free.
Laotive service on March 20th, principally made up of depreciation of making a new rule. tion, the deduction of which leaves.
Mr: Mickie -Yes, we do! The Chairman questioned if The Magistrate Then, Mr. us with the less alarming figurs of
that were necessary and said the Mackie, is not the burden of proof $1,103.60.- Considering that our bar profit in normal years was mitter could be discussed at a
on your side? in the neighbourhood of $2,000 special meeting, tokens against an average of 277 duzine the period under review, the posi. tion is fairly good. - de
Three of these week-end raneS were held; they were very popular. The stairs of the Club have been thoroughly ex mined by the acting Committee during the last three months, and the psition as shown by the balance sheet in your hands is as 'black' as they could possibly make it. At the moment we have no Commodore. Commander Beckwith resigned that position some time ago, stat-
Mr P. M. Hodgson was elected Secretary; Mr Resker, Treasurer; Vice-Commodore; Mr. Rouse, Official Measurer, Mr Coolbau.
Committes:
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Mr Molver aaid they would haya to add a new ru̟le..
Another member said that in most cases the wives of members were honorary members and were entitled to enter competitions.
The meeting dcided that
It was considered dosir ble to obtain, an securate-valuation of (the Chub property, and to write i amoisl manting he called to con-
down to whatever that valuation sider the mistter.
Mr. Mackie Just as you please, Sir, I do not wish to press that poing hardando quant, pergun
The Magistrate:-Then it is agreed that the burden of proof is on the Commandant to prove that tha? MSR was-on/active service Un March 20th Ɛ1911ADA
years.
Gazet
MB. Ford aid he also
The book, "Building Up the spper for defendant in this Blood" gives just the information Casasuggested that as Private that every pale, suffering person Faintained that he, too, needs. It is free. Write for it- had lered his resignation, to-day to the above address, priose date of the compulsory paren question, he was mo Lieut. Manly, Adjutant of the longtember of the M.SV.RM. 8.V. R. said they wished to hondecision in the previous jape Con suggested that his go on. A great deal of time was
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