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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,
ST. GEORGE'S SOCIETY.
BALL TO BE REVIVED.
The suggestion that community singing would be a Otting cale- bration for St. George's Day was made at the annual meeting of the Soclety last evening.
on
The question of what form the the day itself celebration should take was left for the con- sideration of the Committee, the eating deciding however that the St. George's ball should be revived and held later in the year.
SATURDAY, MARCH 19, 1927.
our esteemed friend Mr. George Grimble,
I now beg to propose that the report and accounts, as presented, bo adopted.
Officers Elected.
ENGAGED TO 18 WIDOWS.
THE IRRESISTIBLE ROBERT.
Eighteen widowa assembled in Berlin court recently to de- nouned Robert Lotrison, formerly
cook in a Hamburg-Amerika liner, who had promised to marry the lot.
On the proposal of Mr. Dowley, Mr. C. G. Alabaster was elected President for the coming year. Mr. Alabaster said he would have preferred that the position should
When he was off duty Robert be held by someone morò capablo of Alling it. He would do his used to promenude the deck of beat, however, to carry out his the liner, and as he was tall, good- looking, and elegantly dressed, he duties in the traditional manner
managed to scrape acquaintance set by the Society.
Sir Honry Pollock proposed Col. with a number of passengers who The meeting was held in the Bourd Room of Messrs. Jardine, L. G. Bird as Vice-president and gave him introductions to rela- Matheson and Co. Ltd., and was this was carried unanimously.tives in Berlin. It was introduc- excellently attended. The Pre- Mr. I, Maclotyre was elected Hon. tions to widows with money that was Secretary and Mr. R. Jardine, Hon. be valued most. Thanks to the imprudence of the travellors and sident, Mr. W. A... Dowicy, supported by the Hon. Sir Henry Treasurer,
The following committee was his own powers of fascination he Pollock, the Hon. Mr, II. W. Bird,
over Berlin and the surrounding the Hon. Mr. E. D. C. Wolfe, Mr. also elected: Messrs. L, C. F. Bel- became engaged to widows ail R. E. Lindsell, Mr. C. G. Alabaster, [lamy, P. S. Cassidy, E. B. G. Hor Mr. P. S. Cassidy, Mr. E. B. C. nell, R. E. Lindsell, J. H. Ramsay, districts." Hornell, Dr. G. M. Harston, Mr. W. D. L. Shenton, the Hon. Mr. L. C. F. Bellamy, Mr. D. B. Peat E. D. C..Wolfe, Messrs. G. Cock, W. J. Eldridge, F. A. Wells, H. B. L. and Mr. R. Macintyre.
Dowbiggin and T. E Pearce.
President's Speech, Proposing the adoption of the remort and accounts Mr. W. A Dowley, the President said:"
He managed on various pretexts The widows sat in court and to get money from most of them. glared at him and a happy look of revenge came into their eyes when they heard the judge sen- A discussion followed the elec-tence him to a year and a half's
imprisonment. tion of officers on how St. George's Day should be celebrated, a mum
Suggested Celebrations,
I apologize for the delay to submitting to you our annual re-ber suggesting that something
are in
were
port and statement of accounts for might be done in connexion with follow. Mr. F. S. Cassidy said in the year ending December 1926. It the various regiments now in the that event those who went to the was due to dar sporting little Colony. He suggested that all the dance were not likely to go to the 31r, Pearce said he put forward Honorary Secretary having auregiments should be asked to tako concert. unfortunate accident on the first part.
Mr. Lindsell: Surely the Scots-his amendment to the proposal for day of the Race Meeting and I am
sure the ball could be revived. quite sure you will forgive this men don't want to celebrate St. a cabaret concert because he was!
George's day (laughter). unexpected delay.
Mr. Alabaster suid the real ques- He had always thought that rather The audited accounts your hands and 1 would like to tion was in what manner the day cabaret concerts pass a few remarks on some of the should be celebrated. The com- selfish affairs as small partics balance brought mittee would want to know whe-sat at a table and those in it items. The
of dance. The amendment in favoar forward was a little in excess of ther the celebration should take danced amongst themselves. last year, due to better collections the form of a concert or
entertainment. the ball being held was pat to the other of entrance fees and subseriptions. or some We are still several dollars be-They would, of course, tay a wreath meeting and carried by a large hind on these two items, as it is on the Cenotaph and also send the majority. diflicult for our Hon. Treasurer sual greeting to the mother so- to collect samo. If members would riety in London. The committee, only help by sending in their dues however, would like suggestions for direct, our fees would be much the celebrations. larger. It is unfair to expect our Hon. Treasurer to dun members for such small amounts and a little thought and Co-operation their part would help considerably.
debit wide,
"Looks like an Irishman, talks A painting hanging in the hall
ke a Welshman, and his mother of Peterborough Palice' was con
on
our
At a committee meeting it had a cabaret been suggested that dance be held. April 20:1 was a Saturday, and they would not be their able to extend their rejoicing to quite the same extent as more hardy friends from the grints were less, as only desery. North. They would of course ing, case of financial assistance able to have some entertainment was given. We had many calls but thanks to the Rev. Mr. Waide- grave and others we were spared a great deal of trouble and money
the
Increased Membership,
however.
The Hon. Mr. E. D. C. Wore said as far as he could remember the proposal was to have a cabaret
dance. There was no reason to break the Sabbath as the cabaret another adanes could be held on The cost of telegrams was little more owing to sending out night. The proposal was not to greetings on our Day at urgent take the Theatre Royal but to rates and embodying our Parent bold the function in St. George's Society's additional message' to all and St. Andrew's halls in the City
the Fur Hall. sister Societies, out in
East.
"
Some slight inconvenience might During the last two years we had
be caused by the difficulty of mem to allow our Hon. Treasurer bers, at tables in one hell being un- little help and this cost us $30.00 able to see into the other, but un- less there was another suggestion he proposed that a function of the kind cutlined be held.
per annum.
Our membership has increased to quite, a respectable figure as something like 514 names are on our rolls, New members' num- bered 27 but we deeply regret to record the deaths of thirteen com- rades and extend sincere sympa lities to their relatives,
on
Mr. P. S. Cassidy seconded. Mr. Bellamy suggested that the members should know something of the cost of the proposed cabaret dance before a vote was taken.
The Hon. Mr. Wolfe said it had been suggested to the Committee
the charge should be $5. The idea was to try and do things on not quite such a lavish scale
ALr. T. E. Pearce suggested that the ball should be held again as he thought that was 1 bettür method of making the Society bet-
Lam very sorry to state that our sporting little friend Mr. D. B. Peat cannot carry on his duties as Hon. Treasurer, which position he hua filled during the last three and at less cost. years, as he is going home leave. I ask you to record a very hearty vote of thanks to Mr. Pent and hope he will enjoy his rest and holiday to the uttermost. ter known. He did not scd why Our Ilon. Secretary, Mr. R. E. they could not hold the ball at far Greensmith, has also gone homeless expense. In the first place on a vacation. To him we extend our many thanks.
New Officials.
I
We
I am pleased to way that have been successful in alling both these vacancies and in due course you will be asked to elect the two candidates. It is very kind of thsee two young and now members to step forward and assist our incoming President and Committee.
he did not see the necessity for the elaborate supper. The ball could be held later in the year while St. George's Day itself could be celebrated by a concert. Community Singing?
Supporting the suggestion an other member said they might con- ' sider the question of having a com- munity singing concert in the open.
Community singing was becoming more and more popular at Home and he thought it might will be started in Hongkong The officers and men of the vari ous regiments in the Colony might
It would be unfitting for me to lose without reference to the assistance and hearty co-operation of the Committee, and I thank one and all for their cheerful help. I be asked, to participate. He sug wish to conclude this address by guested that this should be done quoting
you
on St. George's Day and that the following the paragraph taken from the editorial ball should be held inter in the of the Hongkong Telegraph dated year.
the 11th. Instant.
Mr. Dowley said it was a very
"It is not in regard to social good suggestion, but at this time functions, however, that the St. the year no one could be cer- George's Society chiefly contain of the weather.
cerns itself. Its principal aim
The Hon. Mr. Wolfe said the
is to assist deserving Individuals reason why the cabaret concert
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Mr. Dowley said he had received a letter from the Rev. H. Copley! Hike to hold a special church ser- Moyle asking if the Society. would
St. rice on a Sunday near St. George's Day. Mr. Dowley said that
drew's Society held such
service and thought St. George's
ould do the same.
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It was decided to hold the ser- vice on April 24.
Mr. Dowley proposed a vote of thanks to the Hon. Mr. D. G. M. Barnard for the use of the room, and Mr. Pearce proposed a vote of thanks to the past president, Mr. Dowley, both of which were enrri. ed unanimously.
of the English race who have had been proposed was because at
this a
previous committee. meeting: come upon evil days. In work it has done a very great hold three or four months ago the deal, and its ordinary income cost of the bali to members was is devoted solely to this pur-raised. It was impossible to hold pase. For these and other rea-a successful ball unless it was sone, every Englishman in the supported by almost every mem- Colony should figure in its mem-ser. It was no good leaving it bership roll, and we trust that to just a few. Cards had been the allendance at the coming sent out to members and while Were not returned the annual meeting will show tant many the English community is in no majority of those replying were respect behind other similar not in favour of a ball. That was organisations in the enthusiasm the reason for the latest augges- and energy of its members." Our best thanks are due to one member of this Society, who
tion.
Amendment Carried. is a Spaniard," was the descrip-sidered for many years to be that
Another member suggested that tion given by the police to Bath of Bishop Chambers, Brut Bishop should receiva grateful acknow- magistrates regarding Д man, of Peterborough, but It has now ledgement publicly for his always as there were some who were not charged with begging, who was been found to be that of William cheerful and willing assistance, Interested in dancing there could statod to have had 12 expulsion of Waynflete, Bishop of Winches-whether at charitable or social bo a concert lasting say an hour functions and that gentleman is in the, Theatre with a dance to orders,
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