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TUESDAY, DECEMBER

GOLF CLUB.

ANNUAL MEETING HELD.

A SATISFACTORY YEAR.

ELECTION OF OFFICERS,

In the City Hall last evening the annual meeting of the Royal Hong. kong Golf Club took place. The President (Mr. E. J, Grist) was in the obair and he was supported by the following members of the committee: Mesara, T. W. Hill, A. B. Stewart, R. M. Smith and L. S. Greenhill, with Mr. J. B. Ross (hon. secretary). There was a large attendance of

members.

A preliminary meeting was held to confirm the alterations in the Articles of Association approved by extraordinary general meeting November 9.

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The Chairman remarked that, að the meeting was fully reported in the Press and he had no doubt all the members were acquainted with the proposed alterations and the reasons therefor, he did not think it was necessary to do more (ban propose them for confirmation.

Mr. L. S. Greenhill seconded, and the motion was carried.

After that the business of the annual meeting was proceeded with

sod the Chairman said:

the greens were never better than they are now. This is due to the liberal use of sand so strongly adva cated by Mr. Forrest. Sand, mair sand" was his advice and I am sure he is delighted with the result. Then we are using water sprinklers which are so necessary during the dry season and are proving a great

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On the old course the second and tenth greana have been relaid and

FORGED ORDERS,

'A QUEER CASE.

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form, and the latter replied that it was not for the University account but was chargeable to Lugard Hall account. The witness offered to deliver the machine, but the defendant prefer- ST. Magistrate. Wood" this morning red to take it away himself. The wit heard evidence in the case in which neas ordered an office coolie to carry Chan En Yan, a Chinese born in the typewriter to the defendant's Perak, F.M.S., was last week re-tricah. This was the only occasion manded on charges of having forged the defendant called at the office. and uttered false orders for the Early in November, he telephoned the witness and explaining that be delivery of goods.

The charges, six in number, were had lost the original bill, naked that a turfed. It was found impossible to keep them in good condition owing to set forth as follows:

duplicate be made out. The defen WEDNESDAY, 7th December, 1921, the shallow nature of the soil. This-(1) obtaining from Kelly and Walsh dant also said, that he 'urgently been remedied and they should be a copying press on October 18, (2) wanted another typewriter, this time

obtaining from Mustard and Coy, a for the Educational Department, and ally invited, in good condition by next season.

The drains at the seventh hole (The typewriter on October 22, (3) obtain | that he would send a man along with Bog) have been covered in and, as ing from Kelly and Walsh a copying a note to take delivery of it. The the fairway is much improved, there press on October 26, (4) obtain witness spoke to the manager about should be no more complaints of balls ing from Lane, Crawford and it and was directed to refer the YOU will hear come beautiful singing Coy, two filters on October 28, (5) messenger to him when he came. I at the Gift Fund Concert City

Yo being lost at this point.

obtaining from Wing On Coy., three The witness did so. The typewriter Hall, December 15. Tiskete Moutrie's cases of "Eagle" brand condensed was worth $275 less 10 per cent, and Anderson. milk on November 26 and (6) attemp- When the bill was presented at the ting to obtain. from Sincere Coy. University for collection, it was not three cases of "Eagle" brand con- recognised.

As the fourteenth hole on the New Course was frequently unplayable ow ng to the proximity of a spring, a new green has been made on higher ground which makes the approach shot a sporting one.

Mr. Hill and Mr. Kerr have not

spared themselves during the past

on and they must be proud of the result of their efforts. (Applauss.)

The House and Building Sub-Com- mittees have been considering the comfort of members in the Club-house. Slight alterations are being made dining room and make the bar more which allow for greater space in the

private. A caddie master's house is I think will

you agree with me

being built and will contain lockers!. that we should congratulate out-This should prove of great convenience selves on the result of the year's. to members. working.

Secretary The Hou has devoted an enormous amount of time and energy to the affairs of the Club and the Sub-Committees and the Treasurers have gone into things very thoroughly, and, under the ayatem now in vogue, there can be little room for wastage or leakage.

Our chief endeavour, during the past few years, has been to reduce the sach an alarming figure. You will notice the Bank overdraft and accounts payable now amovat to $22.495.98, made. up of Bank Overdraft, $15,942.78: Accounts pay

Bank overdraft which had reached

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densed milk on November 29.

The office coolie deposed to carrying The accused, who was not rethe typewriter to the riccha and recognised the defendant as the person who had purchased it.

presented by a solicitor was not asked to plead as it was intended to commit him for trial at the forthecming Criminal Session.

Mr. Leo d'Almada appeared for Mr- A. G. da Rocha, auctioneer

of D'Aguilar Street, who had sold the ton" typewriter mentioned in the two copying presses and the "Reming-

charges, for the defendant.

This closed Messrs Mustard and Company's case.

The defendant again had no ques- tions to ask.

Proceeding.

GOLF.

JASPER CLARK CUP.

petition was played for over Fauling The Jasper Clark Cup Com-

Medal Play from scratch. last Sunday. Conditions 36 holes

turned

The following were the scores re-

(Winner.)

Mr. d'Almada said that he would like to explain Mr. Rocha's position to the Magistrate before the case was should like to remark on how much misunderstanding as to his client's While on the subject of Farling, I opened, so as to avoid any possible

we appreciate the services of Mr. and attitude in the matter. The defend- Mrs. Kerr. Those of us who are in ant, said Mr. d'Almada, came to Mr. eluse touch with the management of Rocha's offoc, immaculately dressed, the Club are struck with the manner and gave instructions for the disposal our of the presses and typewriter either interests at heart. He has supervised by auction or by private treaty, A. B. Stewart.....77 and 81...158 the making of into the Golf Courses of which we are the case of Chinese clients, the Major H. G. Bagnall 80 and 87...167 paddy fields giving a price limit. As was usual in R. Melville Smith..78 and 83...161 so proud, and that, of course, in a great defendant was

referred to the H. R. Buckland....82 and 91...173 measure accounts for the personal compradore. The latter had noticed price he takes in their conditions.the brand new appearance of the (Applause,)

articles at the time and had questioned the defendant who offered

in which Mr. Kerr has

DEEP WATER BAY COURSE.

sell

The Cup was won last year by Major H. G. Bagnall with 169 and the

unner up was Mr. T. W. Hill 173

CAPTAIN'S CUP.

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able, $6,553.17; as against last year I am sure we have all noticed the the explanation that he had opened $42,616.18, a reduction of $20,120.25. improvements which have been made, a firm some three months previously. Under the heading of Working both on the Course and at the Club-It had failed and he was selling out. Defendant also told the compradore Account it will be seen that, owing to house.

The following are the scores for the our growing membership, subscrip- We are greatly indebted to Mr. that he had some furniture to tions show an increase of over $14,000 Austin for the trouble he has taken and would bring it along above Cup played over the Old Course and the income from green fees has over the building of the new verandah, later. Mr. Rochs diajosed of the at Fanling during the last week beeu doubled.

Those of us who have had any expressess by auction and the typewriter end perience of building on the other side at the island can understand the many difficulties with which he has to contend.--(Applause.)

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Mr. H. Scott.87-12-75) by private treaty, and the money was Mr. J. W. Franks.:87-12-75%, paid over to the defendant.

Mr. R. Appel...,86—10—76 Lt. Col. J. R. Wynd Mr. A. B, Raworth 87-1178 **

The first evidence called was that

relating to the two counts in which Messrs Kelly and Walsh were concerne ed,

On the debit side of the account, maintenance at Fanling shows an increase. This is due to the replacing of crockery, blankets, etc., and the installation of a new battery in the

We have been fortunatein obtaining Club house. The cost of sanding the from the Government the necessary greens in September has been charged permission to allow the Electric Lam Tsui Kan, salesman of the to the year under review although it Company to supply us with power.. firm said that the defendant called. could very properly be carried for- I am sure the installation of electric about noon on October 18 and pre- ward and charged to next year. We light and fans has been greatly sented to him a note written on will now tura to profit and loss appreciated.

University note paper ordering a secount and you will observe that the Owing to the position of the Course, copying press to be delivered to the cost of the Fanling Water Works, there is no possibility of extension to duiendant. The witness did not know which stood in our books at $8,630, prevent the present overcrowding, the signature on the note, but ai has been completely written off and the Sub-Committee considered all it was on University paper he Entrance fees are not now considered they could do was to make it as safe as thought the order was genuine and

part of the profit but are showu as a possible. A few alterations have been asked no questions. The witness

separate item and paid into a special account with the Bank. Our thanks se due to Sir N. J. Stabb, Messrs. L. N. Leefe, G. C. Moxon and G. 6. Archibuit for Debentures presented to the Club.-(Applause.)

effected, the chief of which has been the removing of the undergrowth to the left of the fourth fairway. Ladies perhaps do not always find their tee shots lying well at this hole,

offered to have the press delivered at the University, but the defendant said he need not trouble to do so, and that he would take it away with him. Defendant accordingly called in s

hath

18-70

Mr. H. M. Ireland. .85877.

Smith......78 Scr. 78

Mr. R. Melville

Mr. J.M. Dodington93-15-78 Mr. C: C. Stark,...90-11-79

Mr. J. D. Kinnaird 81-7--80 Mr. R. E. O. Bird:,97-16-81 " Major H.G. Bagnall 80+ 1-81

TYPHOON WARNING,

The telegram quoted below was received by the local American Consulate General from the Manila Observatory at 11.20 a.m., Dec. 6.

Typhoon in about 139 deg. Long E.

but it is hoped to improve the fairway public ricsha coolie and took the press 14 deg. Lat. N. moving N.W.

General Committee who can always tance boards for each tee. tura 'to that Committee for expert

away.

The Magistrate after inspecting the order enquired who was "R. Stowell"

Inspector Wills said that he had

at 8.45 p.m..

All Members and their frion-is oordi-

WANTED.

MISS DOROTHY STOBART, of London, will sing at the Gift Fund Concert Deo. 15.

LOST.

LOST-At St. Andrew's Bell Fan.

Ivory and lace and Silver: (s keep- sake) also lost between Peak and City Hall on THURSDAY, A LARG PIANO ALBUM No. 8. Finder re- warded, Madame Lottie Gordoo, City Hail.

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WHAT TO DO WHEN BABY 12, 1921, will be subject to rent.

* HAS INDIGESTION.

During the past year we have during the wet season. endeavoured to have, as Conveuer of On the suggestion of members two esch Sub Committee, a uiember who "mat" tees have been introduced and had special qualifications to look after have proved more or less satisfactory. our interests in that particular Depart. If members desire it, the incoming made enquiries at the University but

No Fire Insurance whatever will be ment. A new Sub-Committee has Committee might order one for each that name was not known there. been formed during the year--the tee.

Continuing his evidence, the witness In babies and very young children effected. Finance Committee which, I think, The Hon. Mr. H. W. Bird has been said that defendant came again about indigestion is caused by errors in diet, Consignees are requested to send in will prove of great assistance to the good enough to present us with dis-18 or 10 days later with another order frequently by over feeding. Its bymp their Bill of Lading in exchange for

toms are loss of appetite, peevissness. from the University (also signed "R wind, vomiting, furred tongue, bad Delivery Orders immediately. Stowell"). As the witness was busy breath, hic cough and restless nights. The Committee has recognised that

The best treatment is Baby's Own opinion on any matter in which this Course is a great asant to the at the time, he referred the defendant Tablets, which clear away the offendfor Agents for U. S. S. B. Emergency

to the manager, Mr. Glover, The matter and sweeten the stomach. With The matter of rebuilding a suitable the requirements of inembers in every the order, as the witness saw him effet

Club, and has endeavoured to meet latter appeared to be satisfied with proper attention to the diet they usually Club-house at Fanling has been engag way possible.

a prompt cure. ing the attention of the Building Sub-

deliver to the defendant another copy-cha

Tablate, the Canadian There has always been great danger ing press.

are the most valuable medy, aro t Committee. The present building

As on the previous oc medicine you can

can have in the nursery. stands in our books at $41,015,16. ping in front of the ninth

on the roadway owing to cars atop-casion, the defendant took it away in they are guaranteed tree from opiates sad sbeglutely harmless, sad are a The green. The opinion is that, apart from

a ricsha. Captain Superintendent of Police has being too small to meet the

interested himself in the matter, and wants of members, it is in need of extensive repairs. The Building we feel greatly indebted to him for

the new arrangement.

finance is concerned.

Sub-Committee consider that it would not be advisable to add to or renovate

time.

HAPPY VALLEY COURSE,

STRUTHERS & DIXON, INC.,

Fleet Corporation. Hongkong, December 6, 1921.

UNNECESSARY- WORDS.

THY

remedy for teething troubles, constipa waste words and advertising

Mr. A.E. Glover, manager of Messrs tion, colic, diarrhoes, simple fever and Kelly and Walsh said that according oras. They promote a healthy sp. to his day book, the presses were sold potita, restful sleep and regular dove an October 18 and 26. They were Bold by aliomitets, or by mail at co worth. $100 each and were charged to conts the vial by the De Williams Medicine:Co., 96, Erechuon Road, Bhang- the account of the University. The bal

the present building and recommend The past year has seen a very im- the building of a new Club-house. portant change at Happy Valley. Some The Finance Committee are of opinion months ago, the Committee found witness did not have anything to do that, at the present rate of income themselves in a quandary, on being 18, but himself delivered the second with the issuing of the prese on October and expenditure, we should be in a informed by our good friends, the position to do this in three years' Stewards of the Jockey Club, that one to a Chinese on October 26. The order appeared to bim to, be genuino, the premises in which they have so We feel much indebted to the kindly housed the Golf Club aver since Both presses were of a make not Standard Oil Company of New York the Bre were required by them. This supplied by other firms in Hongkong. for publishing and presenting to each has, however, proved a blessing in defendant was the Chinese to whom The witness could not say if the member of the Club a book containing disguise, and, if we could obtain more he had delivered the press on October the revised Rules of Golf and local playing facilities from the Recreation Rules and Bye-laws. This has sup Grounds Committee, there are some plied a long felt want and I trust that of us of opinion that the course would members will help the management regain the popularity it enjoyed in of the Club by acting in accordance pre-Fanling days. with the rules and regulations. ·་་

Owing to the lack of support from

I would remind members that, in members during the last few years, future, all complaints and suggestions the Committed did not feel justified of any kind whatsoever should. bo made direct to the Convener of the in considering the building of a Club.

Bub-Committes concerned.

VANLING COURSES,

20.

This closed the case with regard to Mesars Kelly and Walsh,

The defendant had nothing to sak | either of the witnesses.

concerning Messrs Mustard and Com

Evidence relating to the charge pany was then called th

Chan Son Yes, a clock employed by house, The Stewards of the Jockey hite firm said that the defendant Club again camp to our assistance and called at about 11 am., on October offered to house as in the end blook of : 29 and handed him a nots (purporting The condition of these, Courses the row of new stands at a (nominal to ogme from Lugard Hall, and signed reflects great credit of the Green ront of one dollar per annum, K.II. Digby ") ordering a "Reming. Committee, lio lion. Ground Secre. (Applause) * Needless to say, wo ton" of the boat maki, obtainablo, tary and the Buperintendent. The accepted the offer. fairwaya:improve, så years go on and

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The witness asked the defendant why the order was not made on the usual

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