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KOWLOON GOLF CLUB'S FUTURE JEOPARDISED ENCROACHMENT BY HONGKONG

RIFLE ASSOCIATION

STORM OF PROTEST AT ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

APPEAL TO MILITARY AUTHORITIES

The encroaching upon the

con-

facilities of the Kowloon Golf Club by the Hong Kong Rifie Association, resulting in siderable loss of revenue. raised a storm of criticism by mem- bers at the annual meeting of the Kowloon Golf Club yester-1 day evening in the West Lounge of the European Y.M.C.A.

After dealing with the various items in his report, Mr. H. H. Mundy, the retiring President, in the course of his] speech, stated: Despite having lost one complete week-end of golf and a full week prior to this particular week-end, in addition to that Sunday usual- ly allotted to the Hong Kong Volunteers, we have been able, with a little shuffing, to com- plete our fixtures in their en- tirety, but the continued loss of each and every Wednesday

H. H. Whitlock, abotė, gave Gt Britain her first win in the Olym- pie Games when he won the 50 Kilometres walk, beating T. Green's (Gt. · Britain) former Olympic record of 4 hra, 50 mins. 10 secs. by 19 mirs, 29 sees!

money. From the continued success achieved in the past, I do not anticipate any decline in the future. Our thanks are due to Messrs. Stoker and Me- Kelvie for their valuable help in connection with this past event-

Match Against Valley

"I would take this oppor- tunity of congratulating your Captain on his selection of a team which took back the re-i cently inaugurated Kowloon- Valley Ashes by the splendid victory of 21 points to 73%| points. These bi-annual matches between Happy Valley and Kowloon Golf Club were, until a few years ago, held on irregular dates, until the late Mr. A. O. Brawn took over the management of the former club, after which they became regular fixtures and thoroughly enjoyed by all. Since Mr. Brawn's retirement I had

Kaye Don, English daredevil' racing driver, had virtually no opposition as he shot Horace Dodge's Impshi to victory in the 33rd annual Gold Cap Regatta at Lake George, New York, last month. The only other boat to start, El Lagarto, was disabled in the first heat by a broken connecting rod. With Don is his mechanician, Wyane Buick.

afternoon, commencing I think time having verified that the thought that these pleasant ONLY RACE HORSE TO

WIN OVER $200,000

A. A. BARONIS TOP ROW IS STILL IN TRAINING

in September last and ending repairs undertaken last year to games would eventually peter in July last, has been practi-the Clubhouse roof have proved out owing to lack of leadership, cally, if not entirely, respon-a sound job; as your Commit- but I am pleased to see that sible for the revenue dimiña-tee undertook the external and the reins have been gathered up tion and the consequent low internal painting and colour on behalf of Happy Valley by balance for $2.04 on the Income washing of the whole premises Mr. K. S. Robertson, who was and Expenditure Account. during the year under review, one of our own Club's first Cap regret to say so, but it is my it can be rightly claimed that tains, and I have no doubt that view that to continue optricted your Clubhouse is now in better. Brawn will be carried on by A, his main arcer, is the only thoroughbred mawr in train-

operating the spirit enthused by Mr.

Mr. Robertson.

"The St. John of Jerusalem

of view of winning the event

New York A. BARONT'S, Top Row, winner of almost $215,000 during

ing that has won more than $200,000.

Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt's Discovery, though suffering a

lines with our constant over-its inception. head charges, will bring forth "Further benefit to members a repetition of similar bad re-is now enjoyed by the recent Trophy continues to be a com- setback in the Stars and Stripes handicap at Arlington, is within sults, as in the period under installation of an enclosed tele- petition which promotes keen striking distance of the charmed circle, with total earnings of review, in the years to come.” phone booth, which I think is interest, both from the points approximately $175,000.

Mr. H. H. Mundy was sup greatly appreciated. ported by the Vice-President, Mr. A. J. Dennis, who was elected as the succeeding Presi- dert, and Mr. W. Stoker, the Hon Secretary, who was also

re-elected.

Chairman's Speech Addressing the meeting. Mr. H. A. Mundy, the Chairman, said:

year.

"In

""The

Course Amenities

amenities

of

and the amount we raise for this deserving cause, and I am

course were also enhanced by year we were able to forward

Four pleased to inform you that this COWES REGATTA the erection of a covered-into this noble Body the sum of shelter at the first tee which £10 13

has already proved a boon in

an

Un-

INCIDENT

YACHTS RACE ON

AFTER FINISH

KING'S CUP WON BY VELSHEDA

William Woodward's Omaha, now rating in England, was

prevented from moving close

to the $200,000 class when he was defeated by a nose in the Ascot Gold cup by the filly, Quashed. Omaha has earn- ngs of approximately $150,000.

the hot weather and, I have no prize distribution was held last "The Annual Supper and doubt, will be further appreciat-week and was again ed in the winter months. A

The first young horse to new seventh green

qualified success. This event, "Before proposing the adop and put into use, which had instituted last year in place of

enter the $100,000 class this was laid.

as most of you are aware, was

year was Hal-Price Headley's tion of the accounts, I would the effect of

Hollyrood. The materially the Gymkhana. I do not pro-

only 1935 like to make a few observations lengthening the hole and speed-

leading juvenile to appear and to review briefly the Clubing up play; a very necessary or demerits of this change of pose to digress on the merits

among the leaders, of the cur- activities during the present improvement as previously this procedure concerning our prize

Cowes, August 5. rent 3-year-old campaign, Holly was a one-shot-hole and con-distribution, my only regret is Royal Yacht Squadron's Regatta years of racing. - Associated

rood has To-day was the first day of the than $100,000 during his two won slightly more connection with the restion naturally occurred on Playing Grounds Association, a busy days. Thanks are due to hana has robbed our Lady!

that the abolition of the Gymk-at Cowes. The race for the King's Press. notice was posted in the Club Messrs. Dennis and Taylor for Members of the only mixed up was won by Mr. W. L Step- House inviting members' sup-their work in this regard. port to this worthy object with "Our Annual Dance again

social event held at the Clubenson's cutter Veisheds. When subscription limited to $2.00. proved a success from a social premises. This appeal, I regret to say, did point of view. Financially wel

Ladies' Section

in 1933 he received the King's not receive the support antici-were fortunate to break even,

"Concerning the Ladies Section. This year there is no formal pre- Cup from King George personally. pated, and it is to our worthy as this function was one of the facilities were made for them to Hon. Secretary that the palm first social events to he held entertain lady members from the must be awarded for devising after a period of mourning for ladies were not very successful, I which occurred during the contest Country Club and, though Our An incident rare in yacht racing and formulating a prize draw to His late Majesty The King. bcost our small donation list. Over 170 members and their understand that a pleasant day for Queen Mary's Cup caused as- With the help of your Captain, friends were present,

was enjoyed by all. A further at tonishment and amusément ash various small gifts were begged whom we had the honour to re tempt was made by our feminine After one round the race was from the various private firms ceive the Captain and Secre- friends to stage a foursome com- halted and the first, second and with whom your Club trans-tary of the Royal Hong Kong petition, but I regret that this had third yachts were announced. acts business, and these were Golf Club accompanied by their to be abandoned owing to lack of raffled on a given date and no respective wives, Mr. and Mrs. support.

among

Mr. Stephenson last won the race THE AMERICA'S

sentation.

ashore.

CUP

US. MAY BUILD TWO.

NEW YACHTS

CONTEST IN JULY OR SEPTEMBER 1937

New York, Angust 6. American yachtsmen are assu73- Signal flags were hoisted andțing that arrangements will be

less than $123.00 was raised in R. S. W. Paterson and Mr. E. "The year under review has not guns were fired to inform the made for a contest in July..or Sep-

this manner for this deserving Cock, who was, as most of you been one of the best in the Club's Jachts that the race was over, bat tember, 1937, against Mr. T. O. M cause. On behalf of your Com-are aware, our first President, history for the ladies, as, owing to the signals appeared to be un-Sopwith's America's Cup challen mittee. I would express thanks

"In connection with this

further_restriction on our playing observed by some of the skippers ger. Endeavour II. for the manner in which the function a guaranteed minimum shooting ranges, their keenness a further 15 miles ignorant that der might be one of the three J. time, by increasing use of the and several continued.. They raced It is pointed out that the defen- members rallied to support this attendance, as in the past, was has naturally diminished and the the contest was over. worthy scheme.

given to the Hotel, as a low reflection is shown by no less Hot Tiffins At Week-Ends

charge is usually requested by than 28 resignations from lady "The amenities of your Club your Committee, and I would were further enhanced during strongly recommend that this members during the current year. the year under review by the practice be discontinued in the should inform you that an applica- "I think it is only right that I introduction of

system future. It is not the wish of

a

CHINA SHARE THE SPOILS

In Paris

class yachts new sailing-Rain- bow, formerly belonging to Mr. Harold Vanderbilt and now owned by her skipper; Mr. G. Lambert's Yankee, and Mr. Chandler Hosey's Weetamoe.

The New York Times points out to-day-that even the original Eo- deavoar has been proved faster

whereby members could pure your Committee to make money tion was received from our Trea- chase Hot tiffins during the out of these functions, but surers at the beginning of this week-ends. This introduction merely an attempt to get the rear for additional remuneration has proved a success and very members and their friends to owing to increase of work that has Drawn Soccer Match than any of the American, boats, much appreciated by all

gether for social evenings, and arisen since commencing to aut on "I would, however, suggest even though it means a small our behalf. To this your Com for the benefit of your incom-increase per person to omit this ittee replied admitting the in- ing Committee that a small guarantee,

out the crease of duties, but requesting charge should be added to the world have the satisfaction of the end of the Anancial year, so the strongest Pariz soccer team to build a new vessel, and that Mr.

your

cost of a tiffin, so that your knowing that it camot lose Club, will reap some reward

for the facilities granted, if

Pariz, August 23. The Chinese Olympic eleven and that the matter be deferred until

the "Red Star Olympique," one of that the effect of the advent of

and that it is desirable to build a new yacht to, meet the probably still faster Endeavour H

Yacht Club will form a syndicate It is possible that the New York

the newly formed B. K. Rife As shared the spoils in-a-bitterly Lambert might bund another him- **would be sailed against Rafsbow, only to offset crockery renewals WELSHMAN'S BOXING SUCCESS sociation, on our year's working contested match yesterday with self. In this case the two boats Yankee and Weetance to select a defender.

to

.4

ITALIAN LIGHTWEIGHT BEATS

22 and depreciation..which this

could be noted. The wisdom of year amounted

$65.15.

the step is obvious from the At the end of the first half the London, August Griff WU- Under the present system the

diminished revenue recorded in Red Stars were leading 1-0, but members pay direct to the No. lame Port Talbot) won the fear the accounts before you.

the Chinese footballers showed 1 Bey and the Club receives ther-weight competition at Crys

"Despite having only lost one striking stamina, and drew level nothing, and I think you will tal Palace yesterday. In the first complete week and of golf and with their opponents at the end off agree with me that service und he best Leslie Hall (Swan-full week prior to this particular the game. should be paid for as we are) on points over three rounds, week-end, in addition to that Sun- An treited crowd of spectators. already burdened - with too in the semi-final he outpointed day usually albited to the HL Kwatched the match; enthusiastical- many non-revenne producing Jack Williams (Hoxton), and in volunteers, we have been able, ty cheering the players. The

the six-rounds final he won on with a little shuffing, to complete Chinese team displayed excellent Pancho “Your Club premises are in points

from

Vincent Elliott our fixtures in their entirety, but technique and admirable adul an excellent state of repair, (Laode).

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