1950-10-24 — Page 3

European YMCA annual meeting:

Tribute to the Ingrams on eve of their retirement

Tribute to Mr. A. W. Ingram, General Secretary of the European YMCA and to Mrs. Ingram, the life of the Y's Woman's Section, on tho eve of their departure from the Colony on. retirement, was paid at the annual genoral meeting of the European YMCA yesterday evoning.

and Mrs. Ingrom have been in the Colony for the last 25 years. Speakers referred to the work they have both done for the Y, and the influence they have had on thousands of young men.

Emphaels on the influence of vomen in men's institutions ke the YMCA was stressed y Mr. Ingram as he paid tri- ute to his wife who has been is help-mate not only in the ome but also in his work.

The meeting yesterday resided over by the President.

was

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"I would like at this polni to congratulate all the member of the Members' Cʻunell arm the Committees on the excel- lent work they have perform·

during the year. ed

1 in through their unselfish enden. vours that we can safely say we have had an excellent year. "My Board would of

of cours

W.E. Hines accepts post at European Y

Mr. W. E. Hinse, formerly General Secretary of the For eign YMCA in Shanghai, will replace Mr. A.

A. W. Ingram a General Secretary of the European YMCA here.

This was revealed at the annual meeting of the Euro-

YMCA last night by the President, Mr. F.C, Clemo.

Mr. Clamp said Mr. Hines has had wide experience "y" work and should be great asset to the Association,

"My Board are grateful for his acceptance of the position a General Secretary, ned would inform you that he in expected in the Colony within the next few daya," Mr. Olomo added.

consideration.

ir. F. C. Clomo, who in his ad- like to see the West Lounge used ress from the chair, said a full mare for the production of playe aport on the activities of the sand in this conmvelion they ari MCA was given in the annunensed to inform you that M. sport, and he was going to manke Jack Shepherd proposes to pro-nvestigation and ertain observations on them only. luce another pantomime, We ast time irre solid month

He said:

have no doubt that it will be just "This world rife with suspicions successful an last year's pro- nd misunderstanding. In whichuetlon. Po live in today, behoves us each

"ALL here

will be pleased to ad averý ono 20 endeavour to know that Mr. Shepherd has de-

g in harmony and peace irres-cided to be our Asistant Scere-

creed, tive of our race,

orary for a period of at least theen We should try to under- nir.

rears and my Board wish him hd and sympathise with our very happy tenure of ones.

"May I express may sincerest _low_man's shortcomings, and ore fully attempt to understre Perks to my Cullengües on the is dimeulties. A Christian Acso-art of Director for the very iation such as ours should always ble and untated assistanes the arry the flug In this direction, I hey have given me during the

a full inter- İyear, would like to see hange of relation, both sporting nd cultural, with kindred Asso- iations and Clubs, especially be ween the Chinese YMCA

hir own Association. In this ay we can bring about a fuller nderstanding between our allawinen.

The Services

Staff thanked

"On behalf of my Board of rectors I am deeply grateful to nur professional staff for their asst tance during the year, ale he voluntary helpers who hav come along day by day to giv the Association the help which fe se very necessary during the

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were spent on the proposal and they were unable to get any re- turn from members.

The

was

Revision of Constitution

meeting general

closed and the then declared extradordinary general

to consider the

of Constitution

the opened.

Ing

meet. revised Was

Mr. L. Starbuelt, who was res- ponsible for drafting the revi ei Constitution, said it was not quit correct to say members have not seen the revised Constitution be- cause it wns completed as for ack as February, and was then resented to the Members Coun- cil. It is substantially the sam today. with only one and two technical points put i

rentova

end members have had ampl opportunity to study it.

No questioris being a ked th "I would like here to wal. Jabnorinal times. cannot spel:

Chairman proposed the adoption voluntury come the Bervices to share in 100 highly Our amenities at all times, helpers and it is their unselfish or the revised Constitution, and conscious as we are of the fact outlook which has assisted in noupon Commander R. A. C. Beech that they are so far from their

In providing the ing seconding, it was carried un "mall manner

animously, homes and families. They thus necessary help to our Services A vole of thanks to Mr. Star- become a special Intereat to our when they visit our Hostel,"

The Chairman then proposed buck for preparing the revie Aupciation and we assure them

Constitution, proposed from the the adoption of the report that wo and our voluntary helpers will be only 100 glad to accounts which, upon Mr. W.T. chair, was heartily endorsed. asalat in any way possible.

Grimstule, seconding, was car- ried "It was extremely gratifying to s during the years 1949 and 1950 o have so many distinguished Overseas YMCA visitors, and they re always must welcome. These Overseas viitors bring to us an bundance of valuable informa- lon and the resultant exchange f views is very helpful as it

uninimously.

On the proposition of Mr. J Moodie, the following were re-

ected en bloc to the Board.

THE CHINA MAIL, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1950.

Eagle Ballroom band

completely renovated, lhẹ kağla Baliršom, Latchikok Amuzo - mont Park, has reapened with a new 11-plece Philippine swing orchestra conducted by Johnny Babidą. An added attraction at the popular nightspot la Miss Link Diaz, charming Soprano, who has been with a leading 'baliroom in Manila for the past, two years.

and occasion and, said many could not bring themselves to belleve that at the Y's next an- nual meeting, they would no longer be here,

"I have known Mr. and Mr. Ingram ever since they came here 25 years ago. Both of then hay made a tremendous contribution to the Colony as a whole. The Teave here satisfed that they have played a very big part in it," sal Mr. Cassidy.

Mr. Starbuck cald he would associate himself with th- tribute paid to Mr. Ingram with whom he has had many osen richs to collaborate in the work of the Y.. And of Mrs, ingram. Mr. Starbuck recalled tho part she played in entertaining th boys of the Amethyst. The func- tion would not have been th buccess it was without her an- her helpere of tha Women' Section.

Mr. Ingram's roply Replying to the tribute paid to him and his wife, Mr. Ingram who was deeply moved, said he Mrs. should really call upon Ingram to reply, for in on institu- tion like the YMCA, it would be a very poor show indeed without

or

the help of women. He recalled his return from holiday after four

five months in England, an on his stop-aver in Singapore fo 18 days he called on the YMCA there and asked for the general secretary. To his surpri é h found, instead of a man, a bi Messrs. P.S. Cas Idy, K.F

buxom woman. Ha asked if there to build a gymnasium in the Phillips, G. Campbell, L. Star was any man ground, and the

J. Moodle,

"Yes, lie's the pro- in the spot which now housed buck.

F.C. Clemoreply was

the dormitory

and Commander Framme secretary." He found the and the pin-2.4. Goodban

programme secretary quite a nic pong room. The proposed was R. A. C. Beeching. Bret mooted in 1947 and suc. Mr. Cassidy then paid a tribute chep, who had been the Army to Mr. and Mrs. Ingram on the Force. But all the same he wa and had graduated for the AF cersively ralced in 1948 and

eve of their retirement after 5

A member asked what was being done about the propota

1949.

ives us some idea how the other The Chairman replied the mat-years with the Y. He said it was just a bundle of nerves,

e of the world confronts Itster had been duly considered and biems and conversely how we in fact a physical instructor was To ours.

engaged, but due to lack support

covering in of the swim- from members the matter was ath proved a great boon dropped and the services of the we were able to provide physical instructor were dispensed wanted accommodation Pr with.

evices, which I am sure Mr. P.5. Cassidy, wito was Gry-grently appreciated. We Chairman-in-1047, elaborating on-

e carrying out the

same the subject, sold at the time he dure this year.

felt an institution like the Y

and the

("Your Board had also under hould have a gymnasium, and view during the your the the proposal was put to the Boar uestion of building an extra and personal canvass made of hostel in the yard. This, how-

members to sound out what sup ever, has hoan held in abeyance port was forthcoming. The Boned to ascertain to what extent was prepared to spend money o the additional swimming bath equipment. However, the res- accommodation was used this

ponse

was disappopped. coming уваг.

matter had to be "Worthy of special note this

"If you care to sound out your jar in the Annual Report are the friends and put forward any pro- eports from overy section of the posals, I am sure the Board wil IMCA.

They are exceedingly be only too pleased to reconsider nteresting and they give both the matter," said Mr. Cassidy. hembers and the public an idea the vast number of subject which we have covered.

The Chairman suggested that the matter should first be placed before the Members Council for

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Upon arrivai in Hong Kong ho went to NAAFI and he was greeted by a lady, wearing three assured stripes who graciously Mr. Ingrum she could fix up ↑ bed and room for him.

All this, he said, showed the part that women play nowadays in our institutions.

Mr. Ingram then referred to his wife who wa bom and bred in Hong Kong, of her war ser- vices in Burma, and how she subsequently came to be asso- ciated with YMCA work.

The Women's Section of the Y has been the inpiration to other wise fired men who would say

hey have no time.

move

"It's hard to pull rools out like this, but I feel I am getting old, and when one berins to lose tlence and feals he is losing his trip, then it's time for hith to

on and

let oliers lake charge," Bald Mr. Ingram who the expressed confidence that foundation that has been laid for the will be able to carry the edifice that is going to be built on it in the future. (Prolonged spplause).

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invitation

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Reminders

Today

HK Rotary Club, lunch at Root Garden. HK Hotel, 12.30 p,. Bridge Drive, European YMCA,

11.30 p..

Urban Connell meet, at GPO

Bldg., 4.15 p.

NAATI Club, Kawloon, table tan-

nis, # p.m.

Union Jack Club, dancing closa,

p.1.

Nhe Dragons Bervices Club, whist drive, (ensh prizes), 7.30 p.m. Cheers Services Club, whist drive,

8.p.m.

Combined concert by hands of

Argyll and Sutherland High- landers and Middlesex No nents, at Kowloon Cricket Club,.8.30 p.m.

HK Light Orchestra, rehearsal at Cathedral hall, St. John's

Y p.m.

HK Reel Clubi practice ciance, Helena May Istitute, 6.30 Dan.

Coming events:

TOMORROW

Toc H meeting, 30. Macdonnel!

Road. 8.30 pm.

Cheero Services Club), dancini

class, p.in.

Nine Dragons Services Club, dan.

cing class 6 pm: boxing classes, 7 pm; in show. 8.30 p.m.

Union Jack Club, whist drive, 7.45

p.m.

NAAFI Club, Kowloon, darts, B

p.m.; spotlight, D pan.

Debating Soctely, European

YMCA, "Preventive War", 8

p.m.

Women's Section, European YMCA, Games Morning. 10

*..

THURSDAY Letture Gn "The

Democratic Principle in British Educa- tion" by L. S. Pearson. Britisi Counelf library, 5.30 p.m. Kowloon Rotary Club, lunch at

Peninsula Hotel, 12.30 p.m. Sino-British Club Music Group concert at St. Stephen's Girls College, 8.30 pan. NAAFI Club, Kowloon, snooker,

7 p.m.

p.m.

In reponse to an from the audience, Mrs. Ingram addressed dfew words to the athering. She said the emphasis that has been

The on Women's Section of the Y is, in | Union Juck Club, tombola, 7.30

of the hey view, an indication community, spirit of Hong Kong Nine Dragon's Serviers Club,

participation In this Women's work is not in competition with men. She was gratified that the women of Hong Kong should be privileged to do their share In termunity service. It was a com pliment to Hong Kong's munity spirit.

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