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MONDAY, JUNE 21, 1926.

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The Address.

Associate Members.

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position on the Committee of In replying to the remarka Management and takes a great which had been made with res) deal of valuable time. This our ference to him, Mr. Frost snid guest has given in good and full that he found difficulty in ade- measure (Hear, hear, and ap.quately expressing his apprecia plause).

tion. It was the first function of Mr. Frost has obtained the its kind to have been held in the RECORD OF SERVICE.

highest honour the Institute can new exteneion to the premises andy The new extension to the In-give, viz. that of electing him to he was delighted to have had the the Presidency, and we all know opportunity of attending it. By stitution of Engineers and Ship-that it was a richly deserved re- the manner in which it had been: bulders was brought into use forward for so many years loyal possible to hold it members a very fitting and pleasant purpose and faithful service voluntary would see the possibilities of such on Saturday night when Mr. B. L. service, I would remind you, gen-extension and realise that it was

possible now Frost, who has so actively asso- tlemen. (Applause).

to do Justice to. clated himself with the welfare

We are all very sorry to say practically any function it and growth of the Institute, was farewell to Mr. Frost and we be necessary to hold in er the guest of honour upon the shall very much miss him. There-tion with the affairs the occasion of his approaching defore, we all hope that he will find Institute.

himself in a position to visit us A good number, of members of

in the not far distant future. the Institute were present to do I understand that such an event

"I would emphasise the support their ex-President honour, Mr. J.

we get from our Associate mem- is not improbable (Applause).

bers." added Mr. Frost. “I would Ormiston, present President, pre- siding and among others presen

like to put forward the sugges- being Mr. L. J. Blackburn, Vice The words of the address - tion to the Committee that Asso- President, Mr. P. W. Horon, Mr. have pleasure in presenting on be ciate members should be given the H. C. Shrubsole, Mr. S. Baker, half of the Committee and mem-opportunity of voting for mem- Mr. B. W. Blackmore, Vice Presibers faithfully portray our seriti bership of the Committee for the dent, Mr. W. Russell, ex-Presi- ments and I trust that from time ensuing year. Such poles would dent, and Mr. W. J. Stokes, to time they will remind him of not alter the constitution of the Honorary Librarian.

this occasion and of the many Institution although a meeting After a very excellent repast, friends he has here in Hong- would be necessary before such served by the Hongkong Hotel. Köng."

given. I do, "powers could be the Chairman said that it was a The address, "after giving however, feel that such meeting pleasure for them to gather at the particulars of the offices held by should be called and that the Institute, that evening to do hon- Mr. Frost runs: "Dear Sir, the change will be all for the bet- "our to their fellow member, Management Committee, on beerment of the future of the In-

friend and guest, Mr. Frost. It half of the members of the Institution." (Applause). was very appropriate that they stitution of Engineers und Ship-| With regard to the sentimenta were entertaining him in the ex-builders, with the very lively tended premises because Mr. knowledge of your ceaseless inter Frost was President of the In- cst and yeoman service, view with stitution when the premises were the deepest regret the necessity acquired and was also one of for your "relinquishing your, ac- those appointed to negotiate with divities on its behalf. This re- the Phoenix Club Ltd. with regret is only tempered by the gard to the taking over.

knowledge that you are retaining "I think you will all agre with your membership although ab me," said the Chairman, that the gent. We feel that the separation rooms are eminently suited for is not without regret to you but occasions such as we are cele the fact of the important exten- bating to-night (Hear hear.)sion to the premises during your Mr. Frost has earned the grati-Presidency will however, be a tude and esteem of all members pleasing recollection and of solace by reason of the very ex-in the parting. We wish you

In conclusion, M. Frost ex- ceptional work he has done on be- marty years of health in which to pressed regret at the inability of half of the Institution during the enjoy your retirement and ven-

Mr. P. Farrell, their Honorary many years he has been actively ture to express the hope that the Secretary, to be present owing to associated with it (Applause). Institution and members will al-ness, also the inability of the ways have your warmest sym- Honorary Treasurer to be present

owing to the same reason. pathy...

A Proud Record. Mr. Frost was clécted to the Committee in 1911 and has served practically continuously in office from that date to the present time. He was Vice Chairman in 1912, 1914 and 1923: Chairman of Committee in 1915, 1916 1910 and 1924 and President in 1925. 26 (Applause).

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which had been expressed that evening as to his work, he could only say that he had done his lit- the bit (Cries of "Big Bit") to- ward the welfare of the Institu- tion. He had taken a keen "in-

terest in its welfare; in fact, it one Club in the had been his Colony and he sincerely hoped that members would carry out the traditions of the old Institution combined with the new innova- tions and make it at any rate the second best Club in the Colohiy (Cries of The Best").

Mr. Frost called on the assem- "On behalf of the members," concluded the Chairman, "I have bly to drink to the future pros- much pleasure in asking your pc-perity of the Institute and to ceptance of this, scroll. (Ap- that of the President, Honorary plause)" It is also my pleasure President, and Vice-Presidents. to present to you on behalf of the members a silver salver as a memento and a token of the high esteem in which we hold you."

The health of Mr. Frost was drank with enthusiasm and with musical honours.

This, gentlemen, is a record to be proud of and I am afraid that my opening remarks do not ade- quately express the thanks that are due to him. I have been per-

Unique Certificate. sonally associated with Mr. Frost Mr. Stokes, in the course of a almost since the days that he witty speech, asked Mr. Frost's joined us and I can testify to the acceptance of a replica (mutatis thorough and whole-hearted man-mutandis) of, a seaman's dis- ner in which he has always charge (from the Institute) to tackled his work.

enable him to "get another job." The phraseology of the certificate was responsible for much laugh- ter, and Mr. Frost smilingly re- marked that he would treasure this unique record.

You will notice that he has been Chairman of Committee on no fewer than four occasions. This office is no sinecure. It is the most important and responsible

This was also drunk with musical honours and the Chair- man suitably replied.

An excellent programme of musical and other items concluded an enjoyable evening.

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