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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1929.
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EUROPEAN Y.M.Č.A.
· NOTED EXPLORER.
INCREASE IN MERRERSHIP.
IS SHOWN.
The report of the Board of Directors of the European Y.M.C. A. for the year ending December
31, 1928, states.---
SIN DOUGLAS MAWSON
VISITING ENGLAND. -
London, Feb. 15. The distinguished explorer, Sir Douglas. Mawson, has reached London from Adelaide, where he The Association Activities. is Professor of Geology and The programme undertaken was Mineralogy at the University, to similar to that of the previous discuss a project for a new expedi- years. The Association rooms tion to the Antarctic, which would and the club facilities have been leave Hobart, Tasmania, at the used to a greater extent by the beginning of the 1929-30 summer. members than formerly. '\Addi- tional accommodation has been provided by the closing-in of twn verandalis.
more unpleasant than snow,
FAMINE IN CHINA.
TUNG WAH HOSPITAL TO SUBSCRIBE $5,000.
The management of the Tany Wah Hospital, the local Chinese charity association, "at a meeting on Thursday decided to contribute $3,000 towards famine relief in Honan, Shensi and Kansu, and $2,000 towards the relief of the conditions brought about by the unprecedented drought in Kwang- tung and Kwangsi.
He says the Antarctic summer
Lettera from the. North China closely resembles the weather now Famine Relief Commission, giving baing experienced in Europe, with a brief description of the revolt- the addition of occasional blizing and serious conditions in the The Quiet Hour-It is gratify-zards, in which high, winds are famine areas and urging the Tung Ing to report an increased atten- danco at the "Quiet Hour," the Association Sunday meeting. It was continued without a brenk throughout the year. The ad- dresses given by speakers of dif- ferent denominations were much appreciated;
The proposed expedition would be purely scientific.
Wah Hospital to open a public subscription list in Hongkong, were read at the meeting, which was presided over by Mr. M. K. Lo. The Hon. Dr. R. H. Kotowall, C.M.G., and Mr. Tong Shiu-kin were among those present,
Sir Douglas Mawson led the Australian Antarctic expedition of 1911-14, and was also one of Sir Ernest Shackleton's party in the
Following a short speech by 1907 Antarctic expedition-Bri-Dr. Ketewall on the terrible con- tink Wireless,
ditions in the affected districts in North Chinn, which the speaker asserted to be the most serious famine in the country during the last hundred years, discusLİON
Literary and Debating Club- There was an average attendance of 49 at the meetings of this section. The subjects chosen for the debates included the Flapper ground, interest has been main- Vote, the influence of the Prong tained. Out of three matchca followed among the members as to a comparison of Life at Home and played, tha Y.M.C.A. has won two. the appropriate steps to be taken,
in Hongkong, and the question of the Instalment System.
.
Library. The total number of booka in the library is 2,140: this number is made up of 900 "fiction," 605 "miscellaneous," 480 "aca-going" and 156 refer- ence." This does not include 75 volumes which were removed, as being alightly damaged, and given for use among the Services. Approximately 6,480 volumes were taken out by members in 1928, Various members have presented books to the library, and we ton- der them our thanks
It is hoped that a ground may be obtained for the next season, .
Golf-Golf is meeting with in-
reased popularity with the mem-la grateful to the City Hall Com- bera. A successful handicap tournament was completed and another is nearing completion.
mitteo for their kindness in giv- ing this. Accommodation. The Y.M.C.A. National Council of Lon- don has provided the services of a full-time Secretary in charge of this centre.
Residential Quarters. Bathing Picnics-As in pre- vious years, bathing plenics were in October, the Grand Tattoo organised for members and their was held at Sookumpoo: this was friends, six afternoon and two very successful and half of the moonlight pienies peing arranged. proceeds was given to the Naval Rambles-On Saturday after-and Military Y.M.C.A. This has noons and general holidays dur-made it possible for the work to ing the winter emall parties ex-be continued, otherwise the Com- plored the Island and the New mittee was very concerned with Territories: Taimo-shan, Lion the financial position. Much more Rock, Kowloon Peak and other as- than the normal revenue is re- quired to meet the expenses ; of cents being made.
this work.
General-It is with regret that
Ladies' Nights. These monthly gatherings, held in the cool sea Fon, retained their popularity. They take the form of a novel en- tertainment, preceded by dinner.
Billiards. The cloth on the two Sport Activities.
tables has been renewed. During Bridge and
Whist Drives. the year two flying handicaps, a the Board records the death of Held once monthly bridge and championship cup competition and Mr. J. W. Faulkner, who joined whist alternately, these driven onooker handicap were arrang-the Association in January, 1926.
Mr. Oliver H. McCowen, LI.B., have proved
successful, ed in addition to eight matches very The members invited their lady with other teams, of which the Association Secretary of the Y.M. Y.M.C.A. won four. A "Servicos | C.A. World's Committee, Geneva, friends.
tournament" attracted eight Ser-visited the Association in Febru- vice teama and aroused much en-ary. This vailt was greatly ap thusiasm. Silver
cups for
thepreciated and helped the mem-: Service tournament" and for the bers to realise that this Associn- "novices" competition have beention was part of a great world presented to the Association. movement.
Christmas Day-The members invited Service men to their Christmas tiffin. A hockey match was played in the afternoon, fol-
lowed by a tea.
Residential Quarters, AI- Mr. Fletcher Brockman of the though there has been an unusual Y.M.C.A. International Commit- number of departures during the teo, New York, also paid a short year the room-hava beqi fully visit.
ent APPROVAL"
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OWING TO THE HEAVY BOOKING AN EXTRA PERformance wILL BE GIVEN ON TUESDAY 26th FEBRUARY.
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Reserved
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Tonnis.-In addition to the grass courts at King's Park, two hard courts are now available at the rear of the Y.M.C.A, building, Several tournamenta and matched with other cluba have been play occupied. Soviral the meni- On the occasion of the "Break- ed. A limited number of honor-bers who have been in leave haveing Ground" of the new Chinese again taken up residence in the Y.M.C.A. in Kowloon the Directors ary lady members are admitted.
Hockey. The season was start- building. There are 63 perman- of the Chinese Y.M.C.A, were en residents. Bedrooms ed with the initial set-back of the
tertained in this building. loss of six of the players of Inat available for casual visitors and
Service men.
Successful Year. year's very successful team: in spite of this, many more joined and although the record reads somewhat monotonously, the full fixture list given opportunity for many interesting games for the 1st XI. The 2nd XI is composed very largely of those who Are taking up the game for the first time, and the novices evince great
kecnncas.
Results of matches:
1st XI played 23, won 6, lost 10
Sea-Going rection. In addition to the Naval and Military work, the secretary of this section has visited. 140 merchant vessels and also went aboard Naval ships on their arrival in
the harbour. About 122 bda-going members stayed in the building, many of whom were preparing or sitting for their examinations.
It will be seen from the Asso- ciation's balance sheet for the year ended 31st December, 1928, that there is a working profit of $1,058.57 to which can be added the cost of enclosing the first floor verandah amounting to $868.62 and entrance fech $575.00. There has also been, during the year, capital expenditure of $5,048.31 Naval and Military Y.M.C.A. on account of tennis court and The accommodation available Harage: the first of these two for the use of this section was items should add to the attraction re-arranged and enlarged at the and the second to the income of the Y.M.C.A. It may be consider- beginning of the year. It Basket Ball. The ground at the consists of three rooms: reading ed, therefore, that the Association a auccessful year rear of the building having been and writing room with lending has enjoyed
financially. surfaced and more adequate library, billiard room and restaur- lighting installed, basket ballant. The sleeping quarters have
Membership. matches can now be played on one been well patronised, especially of the best courts, in the Colony. by the Naval men. The basket Interest is keen, and many inside bail and tennis courts at the rear Active Members, resident and outside games have taken of the building are also used by place; played with other clubs, Service men..
drawn 1.
2nd XI played 15, won 3, lost 11,
drawn 1.
now
December 31,
1927 1928
in Colony...
33 2x Associate Members, re-
sident in Colony
144 164 Absent members
.15 18 Non-Resident
Ing)
130 151
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(Sea-Go-
10 matches: won, 7, last 3. An "The Cheer O'", City Hall, un- cxhibition game between the "All-der the Naval and Military Y.M. China" U.S. Touring Team and C.A, Committee, has proved very the Chinese Athletic Association successful in meeting the needs drew a large number of spects of the Service men in the Colony. tors. The U.S.A. Naval teams At the beginning of the year the played several games on the cours, work originally started in Queen's
Cricket-A new phase. of Y.M. Building, for the men of the In concluding this Report the C.A. sport has been the forma- Shanghai Defence Force, was Directors wish to thank all who tion of a cricket team, and in transferred to splendid premises have assisted In the work of the spite of the handicap of having in the City Hall. The Committee Association during the past year.
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