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THE CHINA MAIL, JULY 18, 1937.

H.K.F.A. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

LAI WAH AND GOVERNOR'S CUP SERIES' EXPENDITURE SUBJECTED TO CRITICISM

Severe criticism of unwarranted expenses in connection with the en- tertainment of officials and players in representative games, and especial- ly the Lai Wah and Governor's Cup, in which the sum of nearly $1,000 was spent, was made at the annual general meeting of the Hong Kong Foot- ball Association held yesterday at the offices of the Association, when the Hon. Mr. M. K. Lo, Vice-President presided, supported by Major C. M. Manners, the retiring Chairman, Mr. W. L. Alexander (representing the Treasurers) and Mr. W. Griggs, Acting Hon. Secretary.

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Hon. Mr. Lo paid a tribute to the organisers of the Boys' Amateur Football League, and also commented upon "sportsmanship” on the field of play, reporting that 41 cases of misconduct were held by the Emergency Committee during the past season. Mr. Chan Ying-hung, of... Kowloon Chinese, proposed an amendment, that the following Council report “At the same time the Man- agement Committee recommended to the incoming Council that for their serious consideration that the number of teams in Division I be reduced below last season's figures," be deleted. Mr. Chan stated that last year's season was prolonged owing to the late arrival of the Chinese Olym- pic team and of the Navy in October. He felt that the season should have been, concluded with- in the 7 months allowed for the local League. This was defeated.

Mr. Lo said: Gentlemen, I would draw your attention at once to the statement that, though the past season ended with a financial gain of $2,337.76, the situation is not considered satisfactory. For some years there has been a steady and alarming loss, and various propos- als for more economie working will be recommended to the new Council.

We are very grateful for the support and interest of our Presi- dent, Mr. N. L. Smith, Officer Ad- ministering the Government, and it was with very great pleasure in- deed that the Association learned of the honour bestowed upon him last May by His Majesty the King. On behalf of the Association I tender to him our respectful con- gratulations and all good wishes.

MAJOR MANNERS

Lieut. J. A. M. Rice-Evans, above, the well-known Army Rugby representative and player, has tak- en over the duties of Army foot- ball representative on the Council of the Hong Kong Football ·Asso- ciation.

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It is with much· regret that we

A would like to thank the Macao learn that Major C. M. Manners, is, not seeking re-election as Chair- Football Association, who were our man of the Council. He has occu-generous hosts and sponsors of a pied the Chair for five years, dur-visit made to Macao during ing which time he has rarely misg-season by a Hong Kong F. A, XI. Football is growing in popularity în

sure to a continuation of the liai- son now established.

ed a meeting, whether of the Coun-Macao. We look forward with plea-

cil or of one of its Committees.

BOYS' LEAGUE `

note with regret the Council's re- port on the large increase in cases of misconduct. No fewer than 41 cases are reported to have been dealt with by the Emergency Sub-Com- mittee during the past season.

The incoming Council will note that the late Council has appealed strongly to the Club Officials and to players to change this state of affairs. The new Council will, no doubt, very seriously consider what steps, should be taken to improve

matters.

accounts,

Capt. G. W. P. Kimm, AEC., above, has rendered splendid ser- vice on the Council of the Hong Kong Football Association, and is 'succeeded by Lieut. J. A. M. Rice-

Evans.

no Club be allowed to enter more than one team.

Mr. McKelvie deplored the man- ner in which some Clubs had had to concede points because they could not finish their fixture

the

The amendmen was put meeting and was lost, the Chair- man's resolution being carried by. an overwhelming majority.

NEW OFFICIALS

The following officials were then elected for the coming year: Presi- dent, His Excellency Mr. N. ́L. Smith; Combined Services Vice- President, Lieut.-Col. W. T. Crewd- son, R.A.; Non-Chinese Civilians EXPENSES CRITICISED

Vice-President, Mr. T. A. Mitchell; The Chairman proposed the Chinese Vice-President, Hon Mr. M. adoption of the report and ac- K. Lo; 2nd and 3rd Division Repre- counts and his motion was second-sentative, Mr. C. Guimgam; Chair- ed by Lieut. Rice Evans.

man, Mr. W. Pryde. on the Commenting

Under the heading of any other Mr. R. M. Omar said that "team business, the Chairman announced and other refreshments”. was a two letters from the Philippines frequent item. The Lai Wah Cup, Amateur Athletic Federation ask- Challenge Shield and Governor's ing for the services of one or two Cup cost nearly $1,000' on this item first-class referees to officiate at alone apart from the Interpert several matches in Manila and to to would-be expenses. He would like to know serve as instructors how this money was spent con- referees in the Philippines. Fur- sidering that only a few matches ther, the Federation proposed a were played.

football relationship with the Co- The Chairman said the out-going lony on similar lines to the Hong and other expenses" though appal matters would be dealt with by the Council had found that the "team Kong-Shanghai Interports. These

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Council.

This Association · cannot, and

ling, were incurred under the long will not forget his enthusiasm, }

standing custom of serving At the conclusion of the meeting zeal and ability în the cause of

minerals and teas to people who the thanks of Club representatives football, and I now formally convey

attended the matches. One of the to Major Manners for his services

as Chairman were to him, on behalf of the Associa- I wish, too, to congratulate the recommendations to their succes-

expressed by tion, an expression of our deep gra-Committee of the Boys Amateur sors however, was that the Counto by Major Manners who hoped several speakers and were replied titude and sincere thanks for all he League on the very successful decil should be responsible for the that the same assistance he had has done for us. (Applause). but of this League, which was won entertainment at Association received would be given

by the Boys of the Royal Welsh matches of teams and officials only. Fusiliers. I am told that the stand-

AMENDMENT DEFEATED

Mr. Chan Ying-hung, representa-

successor.

to his

The Chairman was the recipient of a hearty vote of thanks.

COL. H. C. HARRISON This Association is under a debtard of play and-what is more Im- of gratitude to Col. H. C. Harrison, portant the standard of conduct lately G.S.O. I, China Command, in the field--were excellent. who acted as Chairman of the Our thanks are due to Lieut. tive of the Eastern Athletic Asso- VOLUNTEER Council during the months Major Col. D. M. Barchard, of the Royal ciation, proposed on

the effect that it be WATER POLO Manners was away on leave, and, Welch Fusiliers, for so generously the report to the ele, adment to

on your behalf I wish to thank him presenting a challenge shield

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and adopted with the

deletion of the

for his generous assistance and medals. There is no doubt there is following: "At the same time, the TOURNAMENT

for his excellent advice and

ample.

I take this opp

ing goodbye to

Kimm, Army Educ

the Hon. Secretary Football under

Area Sports Board.

presentative-on

Council Cap-

tain Kimm's valuable work on be-

Win For Statics

need for such a League in Hong Management Committee recom- Kong. Runwell, and controlled mend to the incoming Council for vell, it should do much to bring their serious consideration that the along the young players in the Co-number of teams in Division I of

In the First Round of the wa- has made a splendid start, the League, be reduced below last terpolo tournament of the Hong we hope it will flourish and be season's figure.”

Kong Volunteer ~ Aquatic of good.

In proposing the amendment, the Static Machine Guns defeated.. which he had revised on the advice the Coast Defence by an only goal of the Chairman Mr. Chan said the scored by S. Lee, in the first half recommendation was contrary to of a very poor game.

SPORTSMANSHIP.

Finally, Gentlemen, I feel I must the decision of the last annual The Statics will meet the winners half of football in the Colony will touch upon a somewhat painful sub-mesting which defeated by 18 of the game between the Infantry long be rememo STEEL

thank-ject. We are much concerned about votes to three a resolution that th and the Mobile Machine ~ Guns, him for his services, and with him the vital matter of sportsmanship number of teams in this division which will be played next Thursday

on the field of play We must all be reduced 13, or, alter ely, at the Victoria-Recreation Club.

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