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VICTORIA RECREATION

CLUB.

THE HONGKUNG DAILY PRESS, NATURDAY, AUGUST ISTE,

PRESENTATION OF WAR-"

MEDALS.

TO MEMBERS OF THE R.G.A

HONGKONG UNIVERSITY.

THE COMMERCIAL COURSE.

The "Fore-word " B43% *--*

The

SPORT.

TENNIS,

GARRISON LEAGUE

The following are the results of matchen played during the Week:-

* R.A.0.Ç.'" hext. R.G.A. by 8, mbi to 3. Details:-

ANNUAL MEETING LAST NIGHT.

We have received from the Registrar A special parade was held as Victoria of the Hongkong University copy of CHAIRMAN'S FINANCIAL, REVIEW,

Barracks, yesterday morning, when 39 the Provimonal Regulations for the warrant officers, non-commissioned Commercial Course leading to a Degree In the new room, constructed at the officers and, men of the Royal Garrison in Arts.

Artillery received, at the Hands of HLE. headquarters through the generosity of the General Officer Commanding, medals

The Commercial course, the detailed

Capt. Spinks and SM Haynes boat Seventy-six. medala Mr. BE Belilios, the annual meeting won in the war. of the Victoria Recreation Club was held, were presented; one 1914 Star with clasp syllabus of which is annexed hereto, is S.Sgt. Gillard and Gr. Clow, 6-0; beat the dvelopment into a full four-year Hay and Bgt. Walker, 60; tent

Hr Gr and rose, fourteen, 1914-15 Stars, 31

Degree course of the two-year Commer Sgt.

and Gt. Dyer, 6-0. last evening, the Chairman (the Hon. British War Medals and 30 Victory cial Diploms course which was instituted. Foster and S.Sgt Bradley beat Mr. Claud Severn, C.M.G.), presiding. Medals.

in 1917. The change was recommended

and War. Longsta There was a full attendance of officers by the University Commission, which Gillard and Clow, 6-0; beat May and The new hall, has been made by sub Major-General Sir G. M. Kirkpatrick, in 1920, and has the support of the Hong

I beat Phillips and Dish Bas Nicholas stituting a Boor for the gallery round K.U.B., K.C.S.I., attended by the Adjut kong General Chamber of Commerce, lost to Gillard and Clow, 3-8 lost to the gymnasium, thus making two rooms ant, Major. C. L. Hickling, D.S.O., which has promised a generous contribu- Philips and Dyer, &-7; lost to May and instead of one. The walls are veiled RUA, inspected the parade, which was tion towards the expenses of the new Walker, 44.

under the command of Lieut.-Colonel course in its earlier stages. The syllabus

bus R.E. beat 2/Wiltshires by 6-sets to 3. with trellis work, in a delicate shade, w O. S. Sanders, R.SO., B.G.A. is described provisional" because Details:-

Before presenting the medals, the it is dess from the Blangkong and other Major Wallis and Sgt. Wella; 6-3 lost to leave the door open for 8. Swith and S. Sgt. Hamblin beat artistically intertwined with artificial flowers and creepers. Two, ne cactus General Officer Commanding said suggestions from plants considerably add to the effect. The medale which you are about to Chambers of Commerce before it is finally to Bdsm Murunt and Edam. Rogers. University 20; beat Bdsm, Jones and Basin. Dobson, At the upper end of the room; the flags receive signify, in the first place, the sanctioned by the propened it will a

C.S.M. Pearson and Cpt. Townsend on from Shanghai in the interport appreciation of His Majesty the King Authorities. As finally

which bea Wallin and Wells, 6-0; bent, Marant dominant considerations contests in 1909, 1910 and 1912 haye pride of your loyalty, devotion and gallantry take effect in the 1922 Session,

twa

the and Rogers, 6-1; beat Jones and Dobson, of place and on the mantelpiece are, in during the war and they are symbolised -the centre, the International Challenge in the General Service medal, which have influenced the framers of

Upl. Hallam and Spr. Coupland beat Cup presented by the late Mr. John bears the King's head on it. In the syllabus are (1) that the details of any 03.

in a Business office, and (3) that anyWallis and Wells, 6-4; lost to Marsot Lapiak; the Chairman's Challenge Cup second place, these medals signify the particular type of business are beat learnt

Course

offered by a University ought and Rogers, 26: lost to Jans and Dob- presented by Sir James Stewart Lock- gratitude of the British race, for your hart and the Chinese Challenge Cup for efforts. In the third place, the Victory to be of an educational rather than of 2011, 3-6.

Medal links you for all time in comrade

purely technical character. Apart ship and memory of the great deeds dous then from the special subjects described with forers of the allied and associated at the end of the syllabus, which may To those of you who get the be taken in any gear, no subjects are nations. Mens Star and the 1914-15 Star, these studied in the first two years of the stars will remind you, and are tokens, of course which do not already form the times when the forces of the Empire of one or other of existing arts were hard pressed. That was a time

The ayllabus in each subject has before the British developed their full however been carefully reconsidered and fighting power. The effort was great and revised, both with regard to the future the strain terrific, and, therefore, you career of the students concerned and receive this special recognition. To all of view to bringing it into closer rela lenge Cup close on Saturday next. you, I say, let these medals, which you are tions with local Chinese conditions. about to receive," be dearly cherished. English, no attempt has been made to Keep them as marks of honour, take care deal in the first two-year courses with the dence. natter which mare" properly of them with the greatest pride, show special features of business correspon

to your families and to your belongs to the later technical course the SHANGHAL COTTON MANUFACTUR- them Recount was $6,000. This account showed children and hand them down to your bicct kept in mind has been to seedre:

ING CO., LTD. that, after paying interest an debentares descendants, and allowing for depreciation on build inge, furniture, and sports gear there was a balance in hand of $1,099.

"junior fours.

The

Chairman was supported by Messrs. T. Meck, A. A. Alves, A. Mc Kirdy, A. Silva-Netto, A. H. Carroll, E. Ezra, W. Logan, D. C. Logan, C.MS. Alves (members of the retiring Com- mittee). Mr. Alves (hon, treas.) and Mr. R. C. Witchell (hon, are). Other well-known members were in the body of the hall.

The reports of the sub-committees of the Club, put before the meeting, indi- cated a state of healthy activity. The accounts for 160 gave evidence of expan sion as compared with the year before. Income amounted to over $12,000 and the balance transferred to profit and loss

THE CHAIRMAN'S SPEECH. The CHAIRMAN, in moving the adoption of the annual report and statement of accounts, said he thought the accounts would be considered eminently satis factory; in fact, he doubted whether, in the whole history of the Club, there had been such a successful year as 1920; it anded with a balance, to profit and loss account of 80,073.70-(Applause). Look ing at the liabilities and assets there was one item on the assets aside which could "not be regarded as satisfactory—the item

YOU ARE NOT EXPECTED PETITION TO SIGN THE IF YOU ARE AFRAID -IT, MAY PREJUDICE YOU IN BUSINESS OR "SOCIETY."

had appeared before-accounts receiv- able, $4,217,90. That sum, owing by members on account of subscriptions, bar accounts, etc., included $2,325.95, -brought forward from the previous year, but, since the accounts were drawn up, during the current year, $2,222,71 had been collected, and the auditors said that: $672.57 should be written accounts receivable, being amounts out- standing which might be regarded as bad debts. The amount outstanding was thus reduced to $1,323.62 and "the Committee hoped to get in the whole of that, even- tually.

off

His Excellency then presented the medals and the parade was dismissed.

LIST OF RECIPIENTS.

The medals were awarded as follows: 88TH CO. H.G.A.

1914 star, British war medal and Victory medal: Sgt. Stevens, 1914-15 British war medal and Victory medal: Gar. Donnellollowayz

1914-15 Etar, Gor.

medala:

Owens, Gnr. Gar Lingane, Gor. Lewis and Gar. Holman. British war and Victory B.Q.M.S. Barge, Warrant Officer Wil liams, Gur. Stevens, Gar. Kelly and Gar. Fitzpatrick.

D.E. X. Q..

1014-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal: Sgt. O'Callaghan. Bri- tish war medal and Victory medal. War

British rant Officer Capewell.

war medals: S-Sgt. Smith, Sergt. R. Thomas, Warrant Officer

Watson.

87TH CO. R.Q.A.

British War and Victory medals: Gar. Pomfret, Gar. Mulqueen, Gar. A. J. Jones, Bombr. Gilworth, A.-Sgt. Wil- liams and Sgt.

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B. Hall.. 83ad co.

R.G.A 1914-15 star and British war and Vic Lory medals Bgt. H. Phillipe 1914-15 star: Gur. Best. British war and Victory medals: Bomhr. Davis, L-8gt Skeet, Gar. O'Leary, Gar. Maltby, Gar. W. A. Phillips, Gar. Beatwell.

course.

In

coastery of, and sympathy with language as means of thought, in the hope, more prasing

to

that students for whom it is a foreign language

may thereafter find it a con. medium in which to pursue their further studies. In History, the alter native hitherto offered between Medieval and Modern History is replaced by a course which links up Modern Histor with the World as it existed at the end of the Middle Ages and is intended provide ja broad lines the knowledge of World tendencies essential for the edu eated man who has not specialised in Historical studies. In Geography, the provision at a later stage of a course in the Materials of Commerce has ren- dered it possible to replace the existing syllabus by one more in harmony. the knowledge of the subject matriculated students nee ordinarily found to pOBRES, in Mathematics, to which in the second year Statistical Method is added, the course has been modified so as to provide. students with a more powerful instru- ment for their future work, without, it is hoped, lessening the educational value of the subject.

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COMPANY REPORT.

At a meeting of the directors of the Shanghai, Cotton Manufacturing Co., Ltd., the Shanghai Boshoku Kabusbiki Kwaisha, held last week, it was decided that the shareholders by recommended to apportion the balance of Sh. Tls. 2,891,155.60 at credit. of profit and loss account on June 30th, 1991, as follows:

- Tis. Dividend of Tis, per

..1.600,000.0 share Place to legal reserve fund 150,000.00 Place to special reserve fund 600,000.00 198,242,21 Allow for depreciation Add to staff provident fund 10.000.00 Workmen's relief fund Carry forward

50,000.00 213,21330

Tlx. 2,621,465.00

ANGLO-AMERICAN SHIPPING

QUESTIONS.

TALK OF RETALIATION.'

In the first two years an alternativo! is allowed between a second language and a Science. The alternative of a Science is primarily intended for stu

The following message received. by dents whose mother tongue is other than means of the US. Naval Radio service

exceptional casca Chinese, although in

is püblished in Northern papers;- it may be useful for Chinese speaking students who are destined for a career

WASHINGTON, July 28th." *EUKOPEAN STAYT R.K.S., G.A

(as Manufacturers or otherwise) in which

The United States Shipping Board has 1914-15 star and British war and Vic: more scienting knowledge is essential. adopted aggressive measures to assure

non-Chinese speaking students tory medals: Sgt. Hilbury, B.QMS. For Clarko, Bombr. Skinner, B.Q.M.S. Leo lectures in French are provided fair treatment for American ships in the B.Q.M.S. Reynolds. 1914-15 atar: Tptr. students whose mother tongue, is neither award of trading privileges in foreign

eports, Walker. British Wor and Victory English nor Chinese, and whose "earlier

education has not prepared them for the It is understood that the Board pro: medals: B.Q.M.S: Baynes.

study of a third language, examinations puses

The

retaliation. unless Americans of a suitable standard in their mother receive proper opportunities. The Ship- tongue could, if necessary, be provided ning Board believes that British in- leaving the burden upon them to othain terests have taken an unreasonable at- the necessary instruction from private titude toward the admission of American vessels engaged in the Egyptian cotton teachers.

trade to the United States and to the United Kingdom and strong representa- tions bave been made. subject of the admission of the representa The situation involves the broader tives of the Shipping Board into the con- ference that control such awards as the Alexandria Cotton Conference

Dealing with reports of the sub-com- mittees, the Chairman, mentioned that new boats had been ordered from Eng land and others would be built locally.

more specialised subjects of study The bath house committee had had, as in the third and fourth years are neces usual, a busy and successful year. At sarily somewhat of the nature of a com- the end of the sear Major-General Conso be found to most a public seed; promise: and, should the Commercial Ventris presented the prizes at the aquatic festival; he always took an in- it should be possible, later on, to pro- terest in the Club and they all much vide alterations according to the career regretted his departure from the Colony, for which students are destined. The Chairman expressed his personal courses actually proposed have been thanks to Mr. Bellios and Mr. Logan selected with regard to the special charac merce of Hongkong and of the Treaty Ports.

Even the merchant whose own

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The

It is not satisfactory," continued the Chairman, "that members should owe so much to the Club and I must again ask that more care should be taken in pay ing up, otherwise the rules will have to be strictly enforced. i have recommend- ed on previous occasions that, as regards the bar, we should adopt some method of cash payments-by cash deposits or

The exact steps to be taken against tickets-but it has never been favourably received and I feel that in recommending

Great Britain have not been published, that I am ploughing a lonely furrow." who very ably acted as Chairmen during ter of the predominant part of the Com- but the officials said that they had no

"I would like to mention that several his absence from the Colony; to the

information confirming the report that: holders of debentures, with generosity, have presented their deben-mittees for their strenuous work; to Mr. if he is to understand the forces by which British lines. It is realized that the greas members of the Committee and sub-com- business is of a purely local character an ultimatum had been delivered to tures to the Club; these are Mr. Meek, Alves, the hon. treas; and to the two he is liable to be affected in what i barring of British ships from American Mr. McKirdy and Mr. Gubbay and I feel bort. secs., Mr. McKirdy (who acted up estontially International Trade, requires ports, which the Shipping or is en

some knowledge of Economic sure we are very grateful to them.to August) and Mr. Witchell (who acted

powered to do might result in serious Theory (Applause). The Committee have decid- from that time). He was glad to say and of the Organisation of World. consequences. Such a course of action, ed, owing to the large cash balance we Mr Witchell was still hot. secretary. Finance.

And

intruding into however, might be resorted to, though have to redeem one of the outstanding, (Applause) Mr Witchell was the pivot the special domain of the legal expert, there is a possibility of its being kept. debentures, amounting to 83,350. Tauch- round which all the Club's activities it has appeared desirable that he should in the background.

The expectation is that the American ing upon the present year, we have a turned (Applause). One felt that, but have some elementary knowledge of the. very large number of new members, for the extraordinary enthusiasm Mr.legal system by which he is governed and attitude will soon be, appreciated abroad young men who, I hope, will be able to Witchell maintained, the Club could have of the course by which that system is and a satisfactory readjustment will be The officials are couident that get all the recreation they want here, not have achieved the success it had had administered. Courses are therefore pro- made.

vided in under review.-

Business the representations made will bring the of the kind we provide, and will, as they during the year

Finance and Insurance; desired results. get older, become.. valuable members of (Applause). the Club. The number of members in Mr. A. McKARDY seconded the adoption Currency and Banking: Introduction to 1919 was 189; at the end of 1920 it was of the report and accounta, and the re- the study of Law; the Law of Contract;

and Commercial Law. 295, which shows that the Club, with its solution was carried unanimously... unique facilities, is appreciated by the. younger men in the Colony.

A HANDSOME OUT.

OBITUARY.

Organisationonomic History;

SCOTLAND'S DEBT TO ENGLAND,

The members, standing in their places, the CHAIRMAN expressed the regret felt by the Committee and members at the C. E. L. Gumbley, R., A. Carvalho, E. loss by death, during the year, of Messrs. Commercial Record and Office Organ The Auld Alliance between Scotland. Sousa and P. A Reis

ELECTION. OF OFFICERA

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The additional subjects which need not necessarily be taken in any given year

debt which Scotland owes to Eng- include Materials of Commerce, with the course preliminary theroto in Chemistry land was mentioned by Professor Rait.. "It is the wonderful generosity of Mr.

and Physics, Advanced Accounting, and of Glasgow University, in an address at the Royal Institution His subject was Belilios which has provided. the room

tion. The course on the Materials in which

It are met.(Applause).

Commerce is intended to provide the and France, and he told his audience student with some general knowledge as that, when Robert 11 was captured by haa. ccst a large sum to provide. In future it will be a reading room, and

to the commodities in which, later on he the English at Nevill's Cross in 1357 the Mr. W LOGAN proposed the re-election may be dealing, and this probably re-Scots undertook to pay a ransom for hia in winter will make, on occasion, a very

Scotland, however, still owed fine dancing hall. We do not propose to of the present Chairman, who, he requires some preliminary knowledge of release. open this room, formally, until the remarked, had taken a great interest in Chemical and Physical principles. The turn of Mr. Belilios to the Colony when the Club. For one in his high official whole course is however of a general and England a considerable amount of that

paid and at compound interest will only be show we shall have an opportunity of position it meant a great deal to enter somewhat tentative character and the rats. The last instalments were never

give showing our appreciation of the tre so thoroughly into all, the Club's affairs. Student

amount which would be outstanding to anila ditem red ::

in class mendous help that he has been to the Mr.. WITCHELL seconded, the re-solu-proof

day would reach a very large figure. "As Examinandard.

and not to attain anyn Scotsman is now Chancellor of the Club-(Loud applause) Mr. Van Andel, tion was carried unanimously, and the definite

Students who are Exchequer," added Professor Bait: "1 with great generosity, has provided all CHAIRMAN briefly responded.

taking

or who have satisfied the tion to the fact." therein, in the Matriculation to him(Applause). The Committee secretary.

Examination, will be exempt from the have decided to make Mr. Belilios, Mr. The General Committee was elected, by preliminary course in the Eubject com Mesk and Mr. McKirdy life members of ballot, as follows: The Hon. Mr. J. H.cerned. The course in Advanced Ac the Club on account of their generosity Kemp, KC, Capt. F: Wheeler, Messrs. counting presupposes a knowledge of and the useful work they have done in R. E. Belilion, T. Meck, A. A. Alves, A. elementary Accounting, which the student various ways.”

McKirdy, A. Bilva-Netto, A. H. Carroll, may be required to obtain for himself and W. Logan.

(Continued at foot of neat column)

the lighting and wiring of this ball and Mr A. EL S. Alves was re-elected hon. cipal

of

to

I think. we should expreas our gratitude treasures and Mr. R. O. Witchell, bon. EZIN or Physics 04 prin- have the less hesitation in drawing atten

(Continued at foot of neat column.)

The fall Degree course is open only. to Matriculated students in residence in the University, but individual courdes may be taken by external students on payment of the appropriate fees.

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