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ROYAL HONGKONG GULF CLUB,

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING.

THE HONGKONG DAILY-

esteem in which this slate gallant omoer To the Hon. Mr. EVD-F was bald by all who knew him.

Captain, HF. Golf Club,

Plosse nocept:

self and convey to the committee of the Royal Hongkong (Fell Olub my thanks for the expressions of sympathy and congratulation contained in your latter of the 4th of June.

DEO

FUROPEAN CONETABLE

IMPRISONED,

FOR REFUSING TO DO DUTY.

One of the recruite of the Police Force,

81 Denis Lavendár altached to

the West Point Police, was charged at the Magistracy, yesterday, with insub ordination by refusing to go on duty, ma It is a great satisfaction to learn that Tho Bon Mr. E. D. C. Wolfo, 0.42)

The question of balls has been a dificult one owing to the Insk of proper material in the manufacturies during the latter The annual general meeting of the tenths of the war. The Club had a large Royal Hongkong Golf Club u belch stock of balls in March last which would yesterday evening, at the offer of have carried as on over Christmas, under Messrs. Jardine, Matheson & Co., Ltd.?

ordinary circumstances, but the covers The Hon. Mr. E . D. Parr (Captain): presided and was supported by the Hon. Mere found to split and crack at once une Mt. 8. H. Dodwell, the Hon. Mr. E. R., And, on reference to the suppliers, the small services I was able to render said: The facts are that the defendant Hallifax, Messrs. T. S. Forrest, W. D. We were informed that it had been im to the Golf Club are so much appreciated was brought to a defaulters" parade and Kraft, R. Melville Smith, F. H. Thomas Possible to procure the usual materials. that it is proposed to put my name for. I had reason, yesterday morning, to fine and C. La, Sandes (Hon. Beeretary). These balls were obviously of no use toward as a life-member of the Cinb him for being absent from duty, on Satur There was a large attendance of members, and so it was decided to return them,

hard CHALAMAT said:-Gentlemen, the accounts for the Year ending September 30th last have been in your hands for

sad Messrs. Challenger's and Spalding's have promised to replace their respective makes, but we are still corresponding with

shall be utat proud, and shall remember If this honour is conferred upon ms 1

added gracefulness the day when I

was inveigled by the late iamanted M.

16 and also made an order that he should day night and being drunk. I fixed him not be put on special duty for which he

some days now and I will, as unusi, taks the St. Hungo Manufacturing Company E. A Hewett and his fallow-conspirator considered him unfit to be trusted with

them as read I think you will agree the makers of the Colonels, itc., who, we

they show the Club's affairs as being in hope, will treat us in the same considerate to sav.my first game of golf at Fan a prosperous condition, taking into conway as the first-mentioned Arms Weing.Believe me, yours sincerely

sideration that we compare 12 months expenditure this year with 9 months of 1918, since it was decided to close the latter accounts on September 30th., 1918, from which date the present year's accounts commence. The difference in the Fanling figures is, of course, also se counted for by the payment of some 85,000 for the new nine holes of the Reliad

equrse,

hear of clubs at home similarly situated Adequate supplies are now on the way, and within a few weeks it is hoped that the situation will be relieved.

F. H. MAY, The CHAIRMAN-One of the many serve vioes referred to was Sir Henry May's advice regarding the urgency for the top- During the year Messrs. Little Adams dressing of the fairway of the coarse and Wood were naked to submit plans for which we are now benefiting from. Also, the re-arrangement of the men's Clubs years pass, the trees and shruba plant house at Fanling. These plans have nowed on the surrounding hills at his instiga been received, but they practically mean tiou will make Fanling not only, as it palling down the present building, except is now, one of the grandest, but also one It will be realised that the efficient the actual four walls, and erecting a new of the most beautiful golf courses in the maintenance and upkeep of the four building at a cost of 880,000 to $100,000 world. We are glad to hear of Sin courses now belonging to the Glub will

It will no doubt be agreed that the Henry's greatly improved health, and I. tend to increase, rather than diminish, present state of the Club's accounts do have much pleasure in proposing he be our expenditure, and I think we may not admit of so large an ordinary elected a life member of the Club congratulate ourselves on having, we expenditure, more especially as during thered the terrible years of the war with the coming year a building will have to so comparatively satisfactory results.

be erected for the Club- steward at Fanously. - With regard to the Happy Valley Clubling by the end of 1220, when our lease house, destroyed by the fire of 1917, your with. Mr., Orme for, his house falls dua. : Committee decided at the beginning of It is absolutely necessary, gentlemen, the present year to leave the question of for the safe custody of our valuable pro- rebuilding in abeyance pending, the desi-perty in the shape of silver, glass, napery, sion of the Stewards of the Jockey Club furniture, etc., to have a resident steward to extend the Race-stands further west. at Fanling, and this post, which also In the meantime we desire to place on includes looking after the links, has so record our appreciation: and thanks for far been filled to the satisfaction of your

The Hon. Mr. S. H. DowILL seconded the motion and it was carried vanim

The CHAIRMAN: The incoming Secre- :tary will write and tell Sir Henry May

what has been done.

Mr. G. S. Azcusur proposed "That no structual alterations be made to the main golf-house building at Fanling without taking the opinion of a general meeting." He said: this resolution, in view of the fact that I am proposing

naually got a little extra money, an I

special duty of that kind. The nert I bond of him was when I was, jung up about six o'clock in the evening yoster- day by Inspector Macdonald, who in- formed me that the defendant had gone round to the charge room and definitely informed him that he refused to do say more duty. I instructed Inspectos Mac donald to tell him that it was a serious matter to refuse. an duty u would bring him before your Worship unless he did his duty in the ordinary manner. At midnight last night he came down to the charge room and informed Inspector Macdonald, that he was still of the same opinion, that he still declined to per for his duty. I then had him put on the charge, shoot,

In Wood: The charge against you, Denis Lavender, is that you, last night at midnight refused to go on patrol duty, thereby misconducting yourself as a con- stable You plead guilty or not guilty # Defendant: Guilty, your Worship. All I should wish to say is that if I was not in a fit condition to do special duty; was not in a fit condition to go on Hr. Woody Your explanation does not

I,

pasok duty,

position at all. It soods

their continued hospitality.

Committee by Sergeant Kers with the While there has been no alteration,inable amistance of his capable wife.

further accommodation will undoubtedly: impove the Happy Valley course the Deep Water. It must be remembered that we hard is best to sound the felling of the mem.

be necessary in the near future, and it to me you have been seriously insubor dinste to your emperion. You are Bay links have been altered to prevent so

tuch" crossing, which, owing to increased at present an outstanding debenture issue bers with regard to the suitability or sentenced to one month's imprisonment patronage during the summer months! $86,000 in addition teman överdzat otherwise of the existing accommodation f with hard labour.

was becoming a danger to players. For the rearranging of this course as well as for laying out the new a boles of our Berief course at Fanling we are, again indebted to the wise and comprehensis golf-mind of Mr. T. 8. Forrest, whose name will ever be intimately associated not only for his fine-play but also for the many services he has rendered to the

and the possibility of it being improved and altered

with our Bankers of $42,000, and, bright as the prospects of this Club undoubtedly are I am convinced, that it would be most unwise to saddle the Club with a

Mr. F. A. Was, seconding, stated farther heavy debt by rebuilding the

that, be

st be would also ask the Committee to Club-house at present We all malise me statement as to when a new that our Club-house is by no means ideal clab-house was to be built at Happy and leaves a great deal to be desiredi na regards space and suitable accommoda tion, both up and down stain, but I think we can carry on as we are and be You were informed last year by the fairly comfortable for a few years longer Hon. Mr. David Landale, my predecessor, that Mr. H. W. Looker had kindly offered leave the question of rebuilding over to build two wings on to the Lady's until e fatere date when the Club's

Caub.

Valley, as the present arrangements were uncomfortable..

SPQET. CRICKET

NAVY GARRISON:

The following XL. will represent the Navy in the cricket match, against the The OxRMAN replied that the Commit Garrison on December 29th and 20th tee bad not thought it advisable to go to the expense of putting up a pavilion commencing at 11 am each day-Fay intended to extend the race-stands far at-Happy Valley until the Jockey Clubmaster Licat. C. G. Bobinson, (captain), ther west, for otherwise, a pavilion, Paymaster Liant Commdr. A. 8. Hol built, would have to come down. He was born, and Rev. F. G. B. Hastings-of quite sure that any incoming Committee H.H.8. Tamer; Burgeon Commander F. club-house at Fanling without reference to general meeting.

pavilion at Fanling in mestory of his fiabilities have been reduced. The ques- would never make any alterations to the H. Roll and Lieut. L. D. Joner-of

late wife and many, happy dare spent at tion is one for the incoming Committee Fanling. This work consisting of two to deal with, but, unless members are general dressing-room and four bedroom willing to subscribe and preset the Club with bath-rooms, has since been completed with a new building, I personally do not and is very greatly appreciated by these how anything can be done in the wives and families of members. On be

meantime.

With these remarks, I beg to move the

ACCO UZTÉS.

Mr. G. C. Moxon, seconded the motion, and it was carried unanimously.

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The resolution was put to the meeting and carried unanimously.

The election of office-bearers next took Pat GM. Young, was elected captain

applause.

amid

are due to Messrs. J. de B. Lancaster, The CHATIMAN: The thanks of the Club

H.M.3. Alacrity; La F. 1. Lambert and Lasni A. H S. Caswell-of EMS Carlisle, Lieut. Camzadr. 4. B. Graig and Lieut. E. B. Dolphin-of E.MA Amorosé- Lieut. I. B. Franks of H.MS.

HM. Dockyard.... Sandpaper, and Mr. E. G. Kennett, of

As far as is known the same team will

J. :W, Franks, who have carried out the onerous duties of Honorary Secretary during the year. Mr. Sandes handed over play against the B.X.C.C. on January

to Mr. Franks as be expected to leave: 1st, and and.

half of the Club we tender to Mr. Wadoption of the report and statement of P1. Wodehouse, O. L. Sandes and Looker our grateful thanks." The memé bers" appreciation may be gauged by the fact that all the rooms have been let con- tinuously and are booked full, provision ally, for some time to come. It is the intention, with Mr. Looker's approval, to place a brass tables in the dining hall of the Lady's pavilion recording his gen- erous presentation to the Club,

The CHAIRMANI should like to read to you the following correspondence:-

To

While on the subject of memorials, ik

is also intended to erect a tablet in the

Club-bouse at Fanling bearing the names

of those gallant members who lost their

THE HOTAL HONGKONG GOLF CLUB,

Hongkong, 4th June, 1919. Bir Francis Heary May, G.CMG, 59, Cadogan Place,

London, B.W.:

MT: DRAK SIR HENRY MAX-The Com

for Home this month, and, as Mr. Fmaki is

and also now leaving.

Mr. Bandea ramaining till March, I beg to propose Mr. Sandes be elected as Han, Secretary. pending the election of Mr. Greenhill, who has kindly volunteed to take over. the duties in January

MUL BANDES was unanimously elected an-Hon. Secretairy."

When the election of the Committee was to take place Mr. Hallifax stated that the desirable to have an enlarged Committee, Club had reached a stage when it was

SUBMARINE FLOTILLA CUP.

10

"FINAL MATCH ON CLUB GROUND,

A charity football match will be played on the Hanging Club, ground at Happs.. Valley by Lind permission of

Hong ong Club, on December 28th kick off at

3.30 pt

the

the watch is the final match in the Mr. Blsck, of the Club; will referes at Subside Platile Cup competition

lives in the great war and who contri-mittee of The Royal Hongkong Golf Club and, if he had been in time, be would have emisios to the: stands will be 60 bated so effectually, together with thoshave heard with much regret of the new, moved a resolution to alter the rules conte, and a collection will also be made who fought and returned to us, in scar of your recent illos, and the consequent ing to posterity, the freedom to enjoy the city for your resigning the Governor Hoyal and Ancient game of Golf in this ship of this Colony. Colony.

accordingly At present the Committee on the sounds. The proceeds will.bo were entitled by the articles to add ta given to the War Devastated Ares of their number. A sub-Committee was lock Face Fuad The Cup will be presented ing after the course at Deep, Water Bay, but they were co-opted members who had to the winning loan immediately after

the match

vote on the Committee. That did not

mentioned Dodwell and Forrest were

They desire to place on record in give a proper setise of responsibility, and It is also intended to issue a list of snupls of the Club their deep apprecia he was very much in favour of an en- official competitions, to be played on fixed tion of your keen interest and kindly larged Committee, from which a orien of sub-Committees could be appointed to dates during 1990, for members informs services in its welfare, more especially in

take charge of the various links, and look tion. This will include the Governor's the inauguration during your tenure of into the smaller, details of expendit

with a view, to saving moneydd shield, presented by H.E. Sir Reginald office of the new Fauling Golf course,

Mr. T. HILL supported the idea, "and Etubbs under conditions recently, pub-, - which has proved so great a success and, suggested that the names of the sub-Com- lished; also, the Jasper Clarke Challenge it is considered, will continue to be amittees be posted at the Clubhouse o

that any member having a grievance. cup presented by his wife in memory of Source of good in the Colony; and I have

might know whom to her late husband, killed in the war, to the pleasure to inform you it will be the The CHAIRMAN replied that he w be played for on a day that has Scottish Captain's privilege at the next annual sure the incoming Committee, would son-

sider the traditions, the cup to remain a perpetust general meeting to propose to the mam that gestions Ho Challenge cup and never to be played hers that you be elected a life-member of for by anyone who was of enemy origin the Club, during the war. The Committee have The Committee desire to lender their Accepted Mrs. Jasper Clark's offer and hearty congratulations on the further terms, which will remain on record in honours which His Majesty the King has the annuis of the Club, and will arrange been pleased to confer on yes, and trust for the cup to be played for on a date that you may be spared for many years as near St. Andrew's Day as convenient, to enjoy in restored health at home a conditions--38 holes on the Championship well-earned, long and happy retirement course of Fanling, medal play at scratch,Yours sincerely, the Club to present a prize as souvenir,

(Signed) E. V. D. "PARR and in token of this great respect and

(Captain),

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would not be able to stand for election Meer, F. H. Thomas, E. I Grist, W. D. shortly, leaving the Colony for Home add The following Committee was electeds- on the Committee. Mr. Dedwall had Kraft Hil Melville Smith and been a member of the Committee for six the Hou

MET. D. Part Mr. Halli of bilo Captain of the Club, and had bassello wolection on the ground that years, for two of he had the honour

pressed, declined to offer given them the benefit of his wing judg he could not devote the necessary time to also, and resigned the Commite due the duties. position of Mou the year. The Club had to thank him for scended by the Chairman, Mr. T. B

during On the proposition many valuable services rendered; and also Forrest was appointed a life-member of at Deep Water Bay. He was sure they vices Mr. H, B. L. Dowbiggin for his services the Club in acknowledgment of his defe would all join him in wishing them good luck and happy days on the Home Links

(Continued at foot of next column.)

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