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ROYAL HONGKONG YACHT CLUB.

WEATHER INTERFERES WITH

CLOSING DAY'S EVENTS. LADY, MAY DISTRIBUTES AWARDS.

CORINTHIAN YACHT CLUB. MOTOR-BOAT RACE-POSTPONED.

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESE MONDAY, MAY 6TH, 1918.

THE MISSIONS TO SEAMEN. EXTRACTS FROM THE ANNUAL REPORT

September.

HONGKONG

MAGISTRAGY,

FIGHT OVER NON TAYMENT OF WAGES.

Three Chinese were charged with fight ing in the public road

UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF

METAL.

A marine hawker was charged with being in unlawfui po

possession of a quan- tity of metals,

The motor boat race; organised by Mr. À. W. Van Andel, undor the auspices of The report of the Missions to Seamen the Corinthian Yacht Club, had to be in Hongkong for 1917, states. postponed on Saturday, at the eleventh In December the Chaplain was offered Inspector Macdonald and one of the The Royal Hongkong Yacht Club hour, when practically all the com.the Headmastership of the Diocesan defendants worked for the other two. closed its season on Saturday with anpetitors but one had Enished the course Boys School, which position he accepted

He demanded his wages, and, being re The Originally eight motor boats were after careful consideration and advice, fused, proceeded to assanit his employers. interesting programme of races. Clab-house was tastefully decorated for entered for the event, but only six turned. It is with great regret that he now gitar. J. B. Wood bound defendants over the occasion with flags, bunting, et, the up, namely, the Spark (owned by Mr up work which he has always found very in personal bonds of 250 sach to keep afternoon's, proceedings were enlivened A. Smith), the Mugme (owned by Mr. enjoyable and of great intereit. He de- the peace for six months with selections of music performed byÀ, Burn), An King (owned by Ab King), sires to thank most cordially all who the band of the 19th Infantry, There See towned by Mr. Van Andel), have supported him so willingly and s was quite a large gathering of members Winner (owned by Mr. Wilkin), and generously during his tenure of offics and their friends including Lady May the fuifer (owned by Ah King). Five His resignation takes effect in April and, and H.H. Major General Fentris

Te bouts started, being handicapped accord-if possible, the vacancy will be filled in was served, and everything was done thing to their sired. The course was as ensitre a pleasant and successful after follows:-Channel Rocks, North, Fair-

The fact that men of seventeen different moo. The yachting events, in the several way Buoy, and back home Unfor nationalities have stayed at the lastitute chusses, were started at 250 p.m., the tunately, when the other boats returned during the year is one which shows what or being as follows:--Channel Rocks it was found that the Paiter, which was

nes such a building as the Institut (P), mark-boat on starting line (P) to have started last owing to being the supplies, and is one which should com, Channel Rocks (S)a distance of fastest of the entrants, had been presented it to the support of people and miles. The sky had been overenst all fed from taking part by some engine the morning, but a favourable breeze was trouble. The mes, therefore, had to heris of all nationalities. Such Institutes. blowing, and it was anticipated that called off neording to the rules govern Fas the wig we have in Hongkong, con good times would be made. Unfortunate in the contest, which explicitly stated trolled by the central Society of the Min ly, at about 3.20 pan, a slight drizzleThere must be at least six starters.sier to Senter, London, and by duly ap commenced, followed by a dead calin, otherwise the race will be postponed." pointed Inesl Committees, and all flying and, as a consequence, the yachts, which The race will take place at some dats the “ Angel Flag,” can be found in 110 of were on their outward journey, had to to be announced.

the largest ports of the world. They bo towed back by motor-boats. The races

provide, as nearly as possible, a home will be run off at some fature date, which

for men say from home where good board and lodging will be announcer).

at reasonable prices are provided, as well as Rending and Writing rooms and other attractions.

CITY

WORK PARTY

Besides yachting there were two other interesting ovents on, the programme The first was a scratch six-cars race con. fined to military men. The two teams which entered were composed of men from the 97th Co. R.G.A, stationed at Se neculter's Island. One team received 13 pra, nocks, 13 mufflers, 22 pra, slippers, half soinute's start, but, despite this, 4 prs. invalide boots, 15 small pillows, which gave them

Mrs Stabb reports that during the past two weeks the City Hall Work Party uneked :--14 dressing gowns, 107 shirts, 100 prs. pyjamas, 128 vesta, 12 bed-jackets, 10 reversible bed-jackets, 10 surgical shirts, 4 night-shirts, to shrouds,

Soldiers stationaal here have availed themselves of the offer of the Committer made to them in the early days of the war of the use of the Institute as a Club. Every night the Reading and Writing

a lead of over 50 yards: 134 handkerchiefs, 414 milk covers, 66ouns, the Billiard room and Games have

they were defeated by their opponents, scrubbers, 10 mops, 16 many-tailed band- The winning soow were:-Gunner Comp-| ages and 16 mosquito neta.· ̈ ̈ ton, how; Gunnor Britnell, 2; Gunner These were packed in three cases and Sheldon, 3; Cpl. Keable, 4; Br. Lieveney, sent to the Red Cross distributing centré 5; Cpl. Knight, stroke, and Cpl. Smith,

in Bombay

003.

Two events one for dinghy boys of the Royal Hongkong Yacht Club and the Corinthian Yacht Club; and the other for the boys of the B. II.Y.C. only, provod interesting and amusing.

The Mothers' Union contribution to the April's packing, consisted of:-19 vests,

shirts, 7 prs. pyjamas, 8 kimono bed jackets, 24 handkerchiefs 7 prs, socks, pre gloves, 1 pra, mittens, 2 pre know caps and 3 white caps.

been very well patronised."

Over 12,000 letters have been written in the Institute during the year,

In the first few months of the year several concerts were held..

A lukony said he saw the defendant carrying the metals in a basket, in

INTIMATIONS

LANE

CRAWFORD & Co.

SOLE AGENTS FOR SPALDING'S ATHLETIC GOODS,

SLAZENGER'S AND AYRE'S

1918

TENNIS BALLS

PACKED IN SEALED TIN BOXES-

MOST APPROVED MODELS, IN

Queen's Road West. When asked whore TENNIS RACKETS

he got the metals, defendant could not

ive satisfactory reply.

MJ R. Wood fined defendant $5, with the alternative of seven days' hard labour

A LIVE ARSENAL

A Chinese, described as a merchant, hailing from Panama, was charged with being in unlawful possession of a rifle. several revolvers and accessories, & few sticks of dynamite, and a large quantity of ammunition.

Inspector Kent stated that defendant was arrested by e district watchman on the Fraya, on Friday, while carrying the firearms, etc., in a bag.

Defendant said he was passing through the Colony, en route to Sung Hing his

native village.

Mr. Dyer Ball fined defendnat $500, and ordered the confiscation of the ammuni tion.

DISHONEST

HOUSE BOY”

During the year a Library has been formed and over 1,000 volumes have becu collected, labelled, catalogued and put in now bookcases. Messrs. Spratling and A Chinese house boy, employed by Mr. Cockburn, of the Middlesex Regiment, J. C. Higginbotham, of 530, David's have spent many hours of hard work in this connection, and the Committee Building, Kowloon, was charged with desire to convey to them their very best stealing $30 in money and several articles thanks. It is hoped that the Library of clothing and jewellory, valued at $130. will be well used during coming years. Printed catalogues will be ready in April.

ginbotham was on the Star Ferry Pier

very good use of the building as a Club that his "boy" was living in Lyndhurst Both sailors and soldiers have made a Chinese came up and informed him

had a very successful year, although we Terrace. The Police were informed, and moed a large balance in hand, as we have the house way searched. Defendant was no reserve funds and considerable repairs arrested, and a quantity of the stolen will be necessary in 1918 (fe, the paint

rise Finally (say the Committee) we have

Inspector Gordon deposed that on the Mrs W. Gill's private collection for

morning of May 5th defendant left his THE DISTRIBUTION OF AWARDSIA, At 6 p.m., when all the yachts had been. It mounted to $358.26, and from this Light refreshments have been provided master's employment without giving

buying mosquito netting is now closed. towed in, Lady May distributed the prizes amount sufheight netting was bought for throughout the year and meals for those notice. Later in the afternoon, Mr. Big-

during the season, and was in turn, 30 nets.

ught for staying in the building. presented wit

with a bouquet of Bowers in a During the summer months lists of The receipta for refreshments, etc., and gipbstkam reported his losges to the silver vase by little is Blair, dough City Hill work party returns will be for cabins and beds are smaller than they Police mentioning that he gave the $35 tor of Mr. and Mrs. D. K. Blair, published monthly. This does not in were prior to the war. This is due to The Hon. Mr. Cloud Severn, C.M.G.,dicate that less work is expected; on the fewer of H.M. ships staying in barbour

to the defendant to pay the amah- The the Commodore, said that although the contrary, it is hoped that the standard for long periods, and to the shortness of Police made enquiries, but could learn past season was delayed owing to the of last summer will be kept uo, when leave ashore Thus for the present the nothing as to the whereabouts of defen Defence Corps Camp, the Club, had the lists were actually larger than during Mission is more dependent on financial been able to complete the programme of the winter. It is called for by the fact support in the way of subscriptions and dant. On Thursday last when Mr. His- Faces practically at the same date as that several members of the Work Party a donations. former years. It had been a very success staff will be away, and a good deal of ful pean and there had been some very extra work will come on the shoulders good racing. In the Handicap cas of the remainder, there was a keen fight for the Champion ship between Drone, Rolle, and Diana, and Capt. Arthur was to be congratulat. ed on pulling off the event. (Applause) said how grateful they all were to Lady Diane had one or two vicissitudes during May for distributing the prizes. (Ap the souson, which need not be particù | plause.) The yacht races would being of the outside woodwork and iron- article was discovered in the house, Inrised, and it was satisfactory that she finished some afternoon, to be announced work of the Institute), The Chaplain which was being used as a sort of a clubs was able to obtain second place. He con later.

has often wondered if it would be pos The remaining articles were traced to, gratulated Miss Iris May upon this. (Applause.)

the presentation of prizes, Mr. sible to start an Endowment Fund for In the One Design class Severn thanked all present on Lady the Institute. An Institution like this two pawnshops in Haiphong and Nathan there was a close fight between Duple May's behalf for the reception accorded ought to bave a Reserve Fund for exten. Roads. and is. In the Heyward Hays and Guel her, mentioning especially the donor of sive repairs and in the event of emergen Defendant admitted

with a new very bouquet of

stealing the ries. The the Chaplain nearly repented her success of the pre Cheers were then given for Lady May be experienced during his three years articles, but denied stealing the money, vioan, year, Mr. Bleigh, who had won and for the Commodorei. The playing work in connection with the Institute Mr. J. R. Wood sentenced defendant with Daun, was to be congratulated of the National Anthem brought the pro leads him to believe that ready to four months' hard labour. Among the cruisers Nobe, all miles, asceedings to a close. .1

sponse would be given if an Endowment he (the speaker) predicted, just beat his

Fund were started. Such a fund in boat. They had had several good races and he did not grudge her the victory.. CRUISER CLASS Chinese Rig. 1st tribute to the Mercantile Marine and H Hongkong could be assigned as a local It was now known by yachtsmen that the Niobe. Messrs. Lowe and Blair (sailed M Navy. Without these two services channel behind Juok Island was by Mr. Lowe); 2nd, Uenost, Hon. Mr. there would be no Hongkong as it is navigable by cruisers at all states of the Claud Bevern

mown to us; we owe a huge debt to the The following air raids were made tida. This

This was very important infórnia, CRUISER CLASS, English Big. 1st, tion to all The Irene treat, cummines and was sailed with frene Mr. Routhe

Mr. R. Sutherland;

servicos Hongkong could pay a lusting 2nd, Vesper,

tribute to them by means of an Endow into Germany between December 1st, Mr. I. Buthorland, and well deserved HANDICAP CLASS-1st, Diana, Capt. Iment Fund for the Seamen's Institute ker win. Mr. Ecvorn said he was glad Arthur; 2nd, Dione, Miss Iris May. Such a Fund would enable the Institute 1917, and February 19th, inclusive, a that Mr. Hurley, a new owner, had won ONE DELION CLASS-1st. Daphne, Mr. to give more and better provision for period of 81 days :- the Niobe cup Special prizes for which F. R. Smyth (sailed by Mr. W. Logan); “men who go down to the sea, in ships the members were very grateful to the 2nd, Ailsa, Capt. 8. Aitken. donors, had been well distributed, abong HEYWARD HAYS AND GALL CLASS-18,

the owners of the several

After

THE PRIZE LIGT. Championship Prizes.

AIR RAIDS ON GERMANY,

30 IN 81 DAYE.

and occupy their businesa in great waters Cabins and dormitories oculd Data

Objectiva.

Dec. 1917.

was very satisfactory.te, and that Dawn Sleigh; 2nd, Lysbeth be better furnished better provI8ION mach indebted to it. Blear for his wat Mr. A. D. Keign Priceei

Club

Keigwin.c

could be made for Officers and Engineers the Institute could be made more like a Club and the appearance of an in stitute" or "home with the usual in terpretation which is sometimes a stigm, should be attached to those words carefully avoided. The Fund could be

Sailing Secretary (Applause) He Night Cur (prosented by Mr. A. R. fad been absolutely indefatigable, and Lowe)-Dorothy II, Mr. F. C. M. had given up much time to the work. Hurley. foregoing several pleasant outings on the IRENE Cur (presented by Mr. R. Buther asa in order to be at his post at the start land)-l'esper, Mr. A. A. Claxton (sailed and finish.

In fact, it was difficult to by dr. W. Logan) by Cap started now with a view to better provi imagine how

they could have got on with. DIANA CUP (presented Capt. Ar- out him. It was to be regretted that thur)-Rolla, Mr. P. C. Potts,sion after the war

Bood

Railway adings Works

11 Boot Factory. 24 Factories

Weight Locality. in lbs. of

bombs

* dropped.

rücken 1,84)

1088

1,594

cim.. 2,262

an

1918.

34 Kailways

45 Hailwaya 6-6 Town

During 1917 our subscription list has

14

5-6 Town & Railway.

Munition Factory

and Italways .... 14-15 Steel Works

Railways Railwayan

Fren

Nr. Metz $760 Nr. Metz 2,940 Courcelles. 1,344 Conflans ... 2,180

Karlsruhe 2,800 Diodenhoferi. 2,105 Mate

524 280 Bensdorf 280 Orny.....

265

hofen. 1,290

16-17 Ball-Ays

the race for the Nile cup, presented by DAWN CUP (presented by Mr. E. M Mr. Blair, for English rig cruisers, did Sleigh)-Lady Ursula, Mr. R6 House been increased again and shows another nut produce mere entries. Perhaps com- DAPHNE CUF (presented by Mr. FR. ord. At the end of 1918 our total petitora shrunk from the night out which Smyth)-Bonita, Mr. N. Croucher (sailed balance in hand was $1,067.53. At the it involved (Laughter.). It was a very by Mr. D. K. Blair).

Cnd of 1917 our total balance (bank, and race, and he hoped they would have NIONE CUP for all English-rigged cash) is $2,591.81. This balance is needed Another liked it vext year. Mr. Loughlin, cruisers of Colony (presented by Mfr. D. for considerable repairs to the Institute after several years of good work, has K Blair)-Pera, Mr. P. M. Hodgeon. A sum of $9,000 is, on fired deposit, had to relinquish the office of Hon. Sec COMMODORE'S CUP, cruiser class (pre- This money, which was the price obtained retary and Treasurer

to his sented by Hon. Mr. C. Severn, M.G by the sale of the launch Dayspring, departure from the

Gact, Mr. R. J. Dixon. Were

is being kept for the purchase of a new fortunato in having, fr. McD

fill

a balance in hand of $401.98.

The St. Peter's Church Account shows; 24-25

owing hey

THE OFFICIALS."

McDougall to Si Patron. his place. The thanks of the Club wore par-

- H. E. Sir F H May, ticularly due to Mr. Carpenter, both for K.C.M.G.; Commodore-Hon, Mr. Claud his work last year and for the work which Severn, C.M.G. General Committee:

summary of the work done in 1917.

shows that there were 401 visits to ships,

Do visits to Sailors' Homes, etc. 3 visits

Town Searchlight

21-22 Steelworks

Railway Bilings.... unction S

milf Diodenhofen. 1,120 rbilb

s & barracks) Trier

678 280

anhofen - 1,24I

$76. Barracks & Station Trier: 1.

Trier

he had undertaken this year in conrection Commodore H. G. G. Sandeman, H.N., with the bathing season. There was only CM.G., Mossrs. A. Denison, I Suther. one pier at present, but another smaller land Hon. Mr. H. E. Pollock, KC to Hospitals, 61 aervices in Church (25 24-25 Stee one was to be erected for the use of ladies H. R Northey, E. W. Carpenter, V. administrations of the Holy Communion, and children. There were a large number Findlay Smith, and T. A. Loughlin 12 concerts, 3,071 men present at con- Feb., 1918 of bathing members. As a result, the Yachting Committee:-Commodore I Club would benefit and he thought members would get good value for their G. Sandeman, R. N., C.M.G: Meters Corts 12,250 letters written in the In-10 Ralway money. The winners of the Commodore H. E. Pollock K.C. Capt. T Arthur, formed of over 1,000 volumes, and (6 17 18 Siding

A Denison, R. Sutherland, Hon. Mr. stitute, 1,200 books, magazinte, etc., pat 15. Town..

on ships or sent to troops, a library 1617 Railway Station caps would receive in those caps War and D. K. Blair Bavings Certificates as was the case at Rowing Committee Meisra

Mesra W Meetings held in the Institute (e.. 18 Stoelwerk & uis Fear, and be calculated these would carry Carpenter Findlay Smith, H. R. Orange Lodge, Young Men's Club, cóc) 19 Barracks & sta.. on the war, as far as the Empire was Northey T. A. Loughlin, H. C. Lowick The Chaplain has also taken or assisted 18-19.3 concerned, for one-tenth of a second and H. S. Rouse: Hon. Secretary and at 63 Services at St. John's Cathedral 18-18 Bily & gaworką..

Laughter.) In conclusion, Mr. Severn Treasurer Mr. B. E. Macdougall,

and at other places-

19 Station (Continued at foot of next Colusan.)

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