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SATURDAY,- -SEPTEMBER 27, 1924.

ANDREW'S - SOCIETY, |--

"THE" LEAGUE,

V. R. C.

DISARMAMENT SCHEME:

ANNUAL

*

MEETING EVENING.

'ANNUAL MEETING HELD LAST EVENING.

MR. J. REID PRESIDENT.

Mr. J. Reid took the chair at

the annual meeting of the Hong kong St. Andrew's Society, which was held last ovoning.

Members of the Comunittee pre- sent were Mess. B. Ross, U. AL. Youne. K. Henderson J. W. C. Bonnar, D. Templeton, R. M. Dyer, A. Ritchie (Hon. Secretary) and T. S. B. Nicol (Hon. freasurer). '

very

(Reuter'a Service.)

Geneva, September-26.

the discussions.

Reuter learns that no objections

THEET

ANNUAL REGATTA.

AFL

Sir Claud regretted that the insi terport swimmers in Shanghai were LAST unable to come, but he hoped the annual sports of the VRC. next week would be a great success. As regards the Victoria Regatta to be

-ACCOUNTS REVIEWED......»

The Chairman said that before

"JEON" BENT" "to" various pola" nad

TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS.

HONGKONG CRICKET CLUB.

held in November, invitations had ANNUAL GENERAL -MEETING #ill be held in the Pavillan3051

MONDAY, 6th October 1924, at 5.30 pm.

The Dominions,delegates and Sir Claud Severn, K.B.E., C.M.G., they had an acceptance from the the Empire delegation conferred presided, last evening, at the Kobe Rowing Club. The Chair

AND for an hour this morning. The annual meeting of the Victoria man thanked Mr. Alves and Mr. latter described the progress of Recreation Club.

Witchell, Secretary, for their ex-OTICE 16 HEREBY GIVEN cellent work. the inbours of the committees

that on MONDAY, the 6th Mr. Smith briefly explained the day of October 1924, immediately dealing with the disarmament protocol. The Dominions repre- proposing the adoption of the ze-financial position of the Club. He after the holding of the General sentatives continue to keep their wished to apologise for the late function until they had the ac redemption of Forty (40) De- port and statement of accounts he said the Finance Committee would Meeting, a drawing for the governments posted in regards to date of the meeting. He intended counts put into something like ship bentures will be held.

to arrange this meeting much shape. carlior, but they had to On the proposal of the Chairman, In presenting the report and were raised by them but requests choose a general committee seconded by Mr. Smith, the report accounts, the Chairman said the have been made for explanations of the Club and a small and accounts were unamimously latter showed that the frustacial on certain points which were finance Committee to investigate passed.

freely given. Consequently there a number of irregularities which position of the Society was satisfactory. There was a balance was a complete agreement among arose out of causes to which he at the bunk of, $2.026. wlark was the delegates to-day.

would refer later an. It was not $100 more than was the rase lost

Claim of China.

possible to come before the moet The Assembly has adopted the ing with a satisfactory statement of Fear. A large measure of thanks was due to Mr. Sutherland. the Chinese proposal regarding the accounts until these irregularities past president, who had carried out distribution of seats to non-per- had been investigated and the all the arduous duties in conne-manent members of the Council. forming

conclusion tion with the many things that The Persian and Japanese dele- thereon.

wildn the side of the gate supported the Chinese utti- Societyin-netivities-Chis-vens-the-tude, "J. M. R. Smith" sholarship had

Admission of Germany. been won by Miss Jean Stewart of,

Berlin, September 26. Il Capital British School, the

The Cabinet has approved competition for it being very keen, memorandum dealing with the Vers regreifully they recorded the admission of Germany into the dent of the Boy. Mr. A. G. League of Nations. A Note is Stephen and also the deaths of being despatched to the Govern-niaintaiq Its reputation as a club Messrs. Wm. Armstrong. S. R.ments concerned through the that took the lead in various forms Boss. Win Stewart, P. Shaw, W. German diplomats immediately; of sport in the Colony, other than Fudge. R. Rutchison W Y.

cricket and football. Tenderson and John Lennox.

ACCOUNTS,

ALPERS

The net:bership during the Year

hat increased by 76. In referring

to the Scottish Company of the

T.K.V.D.C., the Chairman wid

►

SOCIALISM.

it bin fair to here the envy of OPPOSITION CO-OPERATION.

all the other Companies and be import all those who could join would do so.

He proposed the adoption of the rerort and accounts,"

Mr. B

Wylie seronded, and th

was carried amuninously,

MR. "L, REID PRESIDENT,

motion

(Renter's Service,)

The numbers of the Debentures drawn will be published in the Hongkong Government Gazette, and the local Newspapers, and holders of drawh Debentures may, The following officials were appointed for the current year Treasurers waiving the 6 months Ирод giving notice to the Sir Cland Severn, Chairman; notice to which they are intitled, Mr.R C. Secretary; Mr. J. Smith, Treasurer. the Treasurers, Messrs Percy Witchell, Hon. apply on the 31st October 1924 to General Committee: Messrs. Smith, Seth & Fleming, for pay- W. Logan, A. Alves, A. McKirdy ment of the principal and interest R. Mitchell, C. J. Cooke, J, Stewart, to the 31st October 1924.'' A. Silva-Netto, G. W. Burnett and As regards the reports of the the Rev. G. T. Waldegraven, sub-committees, members would A hearty vote of thanks was agree with him that the year had given to the Chairman at the end been a successful one in every way, of meeting. They ought to be most grateful to the gentlemen who served on the sub-committees for their work, which had enabled the V. R. C. to

of

some

OPEN-AIR CONCERT.

with a P

A SUCCESSFUL MUSICAL TREAT.

By Order of the Committee,

L. S. GREENHILL,

Hon. Secretary. Hongkong, 27th Sept... 1924

NOMOR TO CONSIGNEES.

AMERICAN & ORIENTAL LINE.

From NEW YORK.

Seating accommodation was taxed to the limit at the open-air THE Motor Vessel concert, at Volunteer, Headquar- A capital pro- tera last night. gramme had been provided, which included eight selections by the Band of the 1st Bn. East Surrey Regt, all of which were much enjoyed, as were the perform- ances by the Pipe Band of the Scottish Company, H.V.D.C.

" GLENBANK having arrived, Consignees of Cargo by: bar are informed that all Goods are being landed at their risk into the and/or. extra-hazardous hazardous

The vocalists were Mrs. D. Reid, Mrs. N. Mathieson and Mr. G. A. Musitano, all of whom had to

Turning to the accounts, the Chairman said that Mr. Smith, the Treasurer, would

answer any question members wished to ask. Personally he would like to refer to one item, which was "Accounts receivable, $15,283 63." This was the largest sum they had ever had It was written from various London, September 26.

which The newspapers are

sources

had been in giving prominence to a speech of Mr. Committee consisting of Messrs. vestigated by a small Finance Winston Churchill, at a Unionist McKirdy, James Smith, H. Hynd. meeting at Edinburgh yesterday.) the next duty was the election pleaded for Liberal co-operation for the large amount of trouble that illness prevented Mr. Zellen

Mr. J. W. C. Bonur then said Mr. Balfour presiding, wherein hel man and J. Stewart. They should concede encores.

all be grateful to these gentlemen Much regret was expressed, of a President for the coming your with the Conservatives against they took to investigate these sky being present to give some and he schmitted to members the Socialism. He urged the utilisa-irregularities, which had been more of his clever impersonations. name of J. Reid. He had acted in tion of the machinery of the Safe going on for some time past. The that city during the past year guarding of Industries Act to pre- General and had it not been for his modesty vent

Committee had also British industries he would have been Presalent saine sufferings from the restoration of ly to receive these reports and from devoted considerable time recent years before,

He hoped the Irish discuss the future conduct of the Germany. loud applause, and on Mr. R. M. men themselves would reach Club in order that such irregu- settlement long before the Bound-larities would not occur again. Dver sending it. Mr. Reid was acclaimed President without the ary Commission reported. He He must say at once that the Club, necessity of a vato.. In reply, Mrdenounced the Russian treaty as if ordinary care was taken to see

Reid sail he flanked

that the rules subsidised tyranny.

were followed, should be an extremely prosperous one. They should have a very handsome balance every year with which they could effect EX-ACTIVE SERVICE MEN'S many improvements and create a

ASSOCIATION (1914-1918) very good teserve fund. He hoped this was going to be the case. In speaking to the members he was not speaking of the future

The motion, was nived withi

thum

from the bottom of his heart... for the highest honour and position that my Seotsrut could occupy in the Colony. (Applause).

OFBER OFFICERS,

The Chairman then pribosed the mume of Dr. G. 11. R. Blued as Vice-President for the coping year. He had known him for

GEORGIA,

LEAGUE'S RESOLUTION,

nearly 17 vors, during which time he had been very good friend, and he thought they could not do helter in, elect him as Vice-joint President

Mr. B. Ross, hi seconding, remarked that Dr. Black came of good Highland stock from up Oban way and he had that charm of

solution Georgia.

(Router's Service.)

་

Captain Logan, M.C., and his associates are to be heartily con successful night's pleasure for gratulated on providing a most those able to be present.

1.

TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS.

EASMA BEACH.

but was speaking, of the past. The THE Launch for the Bathing Committee were not really respon- Beach will leave Blake Pier Geneva, September 26. sible for these irregularities. The as usual at 4 p.m, on Saturday The Assembly has adopted the real responsibility lay with mem- & Sunday, 27th, & 28th. inst.. Anglo-Franco-Belgian re-bers who attended there two years After the latter date the Launch sympathising with ago and voted against this proposal will not run and the Beach will be

for the introduction of the cash closed for the season. All the speakers hoped the system. If the cash system had

T. N. MACREYNOLDS, League would exercise prudence been introduced two years ago

Hon. Secretary. in dealing with the Georgian they would not have this large which makes the true question.

Hongkong, 27th Sept, 1924. minner

receivable account. Of course, Highlander loved by everyone.

Paris, September 26.. that big sum of money was owing The description of Highlander

The Georgian Legation com- at the end of last year. Since given by Sir Walter. Sout in his munique says it is reported that then a great amount of money had hooks was no longer true, and the the Soviet

operating Highlander now alys was not against the Georgian insurgents

OBSOLETE RULES. looked upon as a robber unless he launched repeated and fierce Referring to the "Doubtful Imppened to be a banker laugh attacks but were forced to retire debts" of $3,917, Sir Claud said

Dr. Black's interest in with heavy losses to the moun-this arose aver the Scottish affairs in the Colony had tains.

curious The Georgian population interpretation of the rules relating been referred to by the Chairman in the districts occupied by the to the election of members. At a and he was sure buy was vaiding the Soviet troops are being shot with- future date he would propose an wish of the members in seonding out distinction. the motion for his election.

Dr.

Black was

unanimously

Plected Vice-President, and briefly thanked members for the honour:

"

they had done him.

MR. D. BLAIR,

'The next niles

troops

been received.

amendment of the rule so as to make it the same as other clubs.

w | He would also amend rules which were obselete and unwork-

HOW DO YOU WAKE

be

NEW YORK FREIGHT BUREAU.

to

FREIGHT Tariff No. 4 has now been issued and, copies may obtained on application J. M. GORDON,

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WANTED.

able and which accounted a great WANTED.-By British firm deal for the "Accounts, receiv-

'competent Chinese salesman these mornings? Fresh and fit, or dull, able." All sorts of accounts had having good connection among was the depressed And ill-tampered? If the

latter most probably your liver is to not been collected. There were metal dealers, shipebandiers, etc.. election of an Honorary Secretary, tame, for which trouble Pinkstics some that could not and never Apply by letter to Box 311. and the Chairman remarked that are the ideal remedy. A gently as would be collected, but the Mr. D. K. Blair went home some onturo Pinkottes stimulate the outstanding amount of money

time ago, on account of his health.

He was very pleased to say that he

was going on well and talked about

He

roming out again someting.

was the ideal secretary and he bad

PINKETTES

that could not be collected was not very large.

He regretted all this very much. It was clear that Mr. Alves who had served the Club so well-for: many years, had not had the time to go Treasurer of a Club like the V.R.C. into these details as closely as a should do. Mr. Alves quite realized

a way of making things go na liver. diape! constipation, banish natter what officials thought. billousness and sick hourlashes, ele ribe Caughter). Mr. A. Ritchie had diarrhoes and dysentery, relieve Piles. akin purity the breath. prevent been acting since Mr. Bioir went of chemists or post free, 80 cts. the vial home and it seemed tut the man-from De, Williams' Medicine Co. 09 this. They had decided that the tle of Mr. Blair had fallen upon Kiangge Road, Shanghai,

him and he thought they could not

do better than rsk lúm to become

Honorary Secretary for the coming

your. Applause,

Pinkottes keep you well.

VR.C., like other clubs, should have a firm of accountants to be Trea surers. They had been fortunate in securing the services of Mr. May as a steward. Mr. May was well

ANTED-By British firm

: "young "« Eurasien, fluent in Chinese, as supervisor of Chinese salesmen. Apply by letter giving references. salary expected, etc. to Box 312.

Mr. M. Young seconded and form the celebration should take known and his frequent presence Mr. Bitchie, was unanimously this year. He would propose that at the Club, which he visited every elected to the position,

as usual a Bali be held and that the day, ensured that every detail The Chairro said, that date be Friday, November 28, a of the Club would be watched thanks of the members were due the actual day happened to fall on most carefully He regretted to Mr. Nicoll for the work he had Sunday. He also proposed that extremely that the Club had been done as Honorary Treasurer. Un-there be a Church Parade of the through rather difficult times, He Tortunately, be would not be able Scottish Company of the Volun was sure they were going to em- to carry on this year on uecount of teers on Sunday, November 30, bark on, a new era which would going home on leave. Mr. T. W. Those suggestions met with enable them to render their ac Clarke had been approached and general approval, and the Rev. J. counts properly in the proper time, had agreed to start, and he there Kirk Muconnchie Penid that at to hold the meeting according to fare proposed him for the coming Union Church they would be vil rule and present a statement of your. Mr. Tallon seconded and ing and proud to welcome the accounts entirely different from Mr. Clarke was inanimously | Company? The day would be "8t; that laid before the ruseting. Ho

Andrew a day ... itself ami- nothing hoped to organize a niceting ATA *The Committee was then elected Fould be more suitable. He future date to consider the intro- 200 Ge- follows: Mossen, A. K. extended a hearty welcome to all. | duction of the cash system. It was Henderson, B Ross, D. Anplause), not bafore the meeting now, but it Támplaton, B. Wylie and D. Gow. The Chairman also suggested would be circularised. It would THE CELLIHIATIONS, that during the year they should mean that the Club would have no While "the" vatra were being have an all ScottishTMTM concert, à bad debts. Apart from the finance counted, the Chairman mid the suggestion that was heartily matters the activities of the Club | meeting might as well decide what received.

I had been extremely well run.

Flerked.

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by

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