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REPORT OF SAILING COMMITTEE.

The past, genson was very succomfia), although we were unfortunats in the lack of a good sailing breese for nearly all the Club Championship races. The lack of wind was, however, atoned for or Hard when the Commodore's Cup Races wero sailed. Out of 19 raming boats which started only 2 finished, both

THE ANNUAL REPORT.

The 91st annual general meeting of members of the Royal Hongkong Yacht Club is to be held on Friday evening a the Club House, North Point, at 545 p.m., for the palpose of receiving the report and accounts for the period ended August 31st, 1995, to elect officers for the boat sailed by Mr. H. S. Rouse ensuing your and to transact other and Mr. R. M. Davison. One "Gael" general business.

boat capsized and sank, fortunately, with.

We have received a copy of the reportout casualties, owing the promptitude extracts from which are given below:-

GENERAL COMMITTEE'S REPORT.

On presenting the accounts to mem bers, the General Committee are pleased to report on a successful year.

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and for seamanship of the crew of a nearby junk. In this connection the Committee would strongly recommand that the Lifebuoy which is part of the racing equipment of every yacht be car. Owing to the departure from the ried on such a position that it is readily Colony of Admiral Sir Arthur Leveson, necessible and will doat if the yacht KC, B., Vice-Admiral Sir Allan Everett, sinks. K.C.MG, K.C.V.O., C.B., and General A new feature was a cruiser race to Sir John Fowler, KCMG, CB, Đ.50... Afacao and back for the Potts Chal the Committee invited the present Com-lenge Cup. Our best thanks are due to mander-in-Chief, H.E. Vice Admiral Sir the donor Mr. G. E. Potts. This race Edwyn S. Alexander Sinclair, E.C.B., was thoroughly enjoyed by all who took M.V.O.. and the Officer Commanding, Murray Pier at 7 am on Boxing Day. „part. A fleet of 8 yachts started from

The Rowing captain and coach”ara H.E. Major-General C. C. Luard, CB, The weather was very light until the greatly indebted to the following gentle C.M.G., to become Patrons of the Club small hours of the next day when a good men who kindly acted as a Selection Com- breeze lasted long enough to bring in in succession of their predecessors, and Mr. Croucher's La Cigale at 1.55 am mittee and assisted in training the these gentlemen bave kindly consented to and Mr. Rouse's dad some hours crews: Hon. Mr. C. Mel, Messer, Com- later. The other boats Irene, Coquette The Club suffered a loss when Con- Feathers and frame all completed the modore Stirling, CB, R.N., Mr. E. W. modore Grace, R.N., a popular and enthu

Carpenter, and Mr. 8. J. Jordain. It is siastic member, left the Colony in Decem- The Naval Day was again very enjoy bor last. A farewell dinner in his honourable. After a keen contest the Clabost gratifying to note that for the six was held in the Club' House, on the 4th managed to reverse the previous season's places in the boats, there were sixteen December, 1924, and was attended by result and to capture a 3ng from a team competitors, the competition being very nearly seventy members.

of the Royal Navy led by Commodore keen. flizaon whose enthusitem was always such

an asset to Ha

do so. '

The Club however is fortunate în having his successor, Commodore A. J. B.. Ster ling, C.B., R. As a member, whose services on the General and Sailing Com mittees are much appreciated.

Tilin was served at the Club House upon the accusion of the sailing events against the Navy.

During the Interpost meeting with Shanghai held on the 26th and 27th Janu ary, tillin was served cach day at the Hongkong Club, where, on the conclusion of the events, the, heimsmen were enter tained at dinner before the return of the

visitors to the 'North.

course..

TIENTS18.—A “challenge was received in We were successful in withstanding an April from the Tientsin Rowing Club for Interport Challenge from the Shanghai crews from Hongkong to compete in Yacht Club and won ing

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most excit

and interesting contest of 3 Interport events at the Northern city. races "eniled in Yaad "G" boats A reply was forwarded by the Rowing by 60 points to 45. Our belmsmen were Blessen Cook, Rouse, Traw and Vaus Committee suggesting that "the meeting Shanghai was represented by Mosers be held at Shanghai, in a triangular con Anderson, Neill and Woodfield led by test by the inclusión of boats from the their Commodore Mr. E T.

Byrne latter port

Unfortunately the recent conditions in China have prevented, any

raith and Banthe, two Byrae bonta were brought down from Shanghai by

CINEMA. FRACAS.

TICKET COLLECTOR ASSAULTED

BY CONSTABLES.

A sequel to a fracas at the Westerm Cinema. Third Street, on

October 8th took. plsee at the Central Magistracy yesterday afternoon,, before Mr. S. R. B McElderry, when Chan Wan; a constable, and Cheung Cheung, a special searchers. were charged with assaulting and causing serious bodily harm, to a ticket collector employed at the Western Cinema.

Mr. M. Lo prosecuted and Mr., C A: S. Russ defendedi

After outlining: the case, Mr. Lo con- tended that the assault was premeditated and deliberately committed.

The complainant giving evidence saik that on the evening of October 6th,;; one- of the defendants bought a ticket and

A dinner was held at the Club Housh/eir enthusiatio owners Mesera Byrne further or more definite arrangements, then went out amin, returning about tea

on March 20th in honour of the Interport Rowing crew upon their return from successful visit to Manila.

being formulated.

minutma. liter alone. Witness asked? Hint for his ticket, but the defendant refused

CLOSING CRUISE. The two events decided at the Closing Cruise were for the Leveson Cup and the Club. Fcurs. to show. it and struck him a blow in the Great keenness was shown, and most of chest. Complainant stepped forward the competitors, it is gratifying to note, fex paces, and asked him why he had

and Woodfeld, and were subject of much interest here. A race against some of our boats was unfortunately abandoned, The." Shanghai ""Cup most generously During the year Mr. D. C. Logan left prraented by us was won by Bluenose. for England, and Dr. E. P. Minett was Two xury clown races were sailed for elected Rowing Captain in bis place. the Trevenes" Trophy. On October were zovices who had recently joined the Mr. and Mrs. Rouse also left for Eng. 22nd, 1 boats entered and Mr. Cooper's Club. New blood is essential if rowing land on leave, the duties of Sailing Secre- bont from the Has Hong won followed is to be kept up to interport standard. fary and Hon. Librarian being tempor- by Fax Overiteaten and Fjiliwang. On arily taken over by Messrs. JA L. Adams | April 29th, 14 boats entered and a boat and F. Oliver respectively.

The popularity of the Club is evidenced in the increasing membership. 34, new members having been enrolled during the season. The membership now stands at

Lady members-12, members And sub- scribers-374 Total-380.

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assaulted him, whereupon several. mem struck him from behind and hurríod: him into the street. In the street, he was set upon by over tén men and the two.defer- ants, who forced him to the ground. So received bruises about his head. Police whistles were blown and some of the mea who attacked him ran away.

THE LEVESON."" CUR... of the fai Ching (Mr. W. D. Wilkinson)

Five boats entered the preliminary wan; followed by Inbui, Titeroam and event-held the day previous to the meet "Awangtung. The Douglas Company are ing-to eliminate on crow. A very close

to be congratulated on two successive wins and exciting race resulted as follows: and the Netherlands Lines on being 1, E.M.8. Titano; 2, Hongkong Bank, always well to the fore,

The final race was rowed the following The Ladies' races were again must day (Saturday), the result being as fol. keenly contested and results were in lows:-1, H.M.., Titania (Disqualified) "douht until the last race.

T.PW.D. (Actual Winner); 3, Elpetric Co.; 4, Asiatic Petroleum Company,

It was most unfortunate that the Nary In answer to His Worship,, witness' said boat fouled the P.W.D. boat as the zacothe other defendant seized him by the wha, keen, and well contested..

CLUB FOURS."

In answer to fr. Russ, witness said

defendant put one hand in his pocket. when asked for his ticket, and with the

other struck him.

neck.

A special constable, who was attending the 7.16 performance, said that, hearing

The, bar profit for the year is $303.60 being a decrease of $445.14 on the pre- vious year. This may possibly be attri HANDICAP CLASS 1st, Diand (Mrs. buted to the conditions "prevailing in the Arthur); 2nd, Colleen (Miss Stobart). Colony during the summer when many ONE DESIGN HEYWARD HAYS AND GALL members were engaged in duties which | CLassie.-1st, Bluenose (Més E. J. E prevented them using the Club premises | Mitchell); 2nd, Joan (Mrs. W. J. as much as would otherwise have born Davison); Sealark "(Mrs. E. Cock), and the case

Ursula (Mrs. W. A. Faussett) dead heat- The erdinary subscriptions have deed for third place..

This race is always popular and keenly police whistles blown, he hurried down- creased by $75 as the bowling subscrip

contested in gay rowing club, and this stairs from the theatre and out to the The prizes for these events were given particular one was no exception to the street. There was a large crowd around tions were rescinded after the arst two by our Commodore Capt. T. Arthur.

zula. months of the 'year, this receipt accord- The Club Championship events again

Unfortunately as the men were the ticket collector and he saw the two ingly shows a small figure. Bathing sub preduced some very close racing. There also rowing in the Leveson Cup the crews defendants on top of him on the ground. acriptions are further reduced this year was no separate class for Chinese rigged ther. In spite of having rowed a race

had little opportunity of training toge. Witness grabbed one defendant and pull- ed him off the complainant, while another as bathing facilities were offered to old cruisers as only one entered. Perhaps earlier in the afternoon the fours lived person acted likewise to the other defen members only. This section of the Club's owners of Chices rigged boats will make up to the standard expected of theth, dant. He then assisted the ticket-collec

activities however, still shows a profit of $52.05.

The usual annual contribution of $150 was made to the library funds, and bind- ing expenses amounted to $2.50

In spite of the unsettled conditions in the Colony during the past few months, the year's working resulted in a profit of

a class for next season.

The Club Championship Prize Winners and a very close race resulted was foltor, who was partly unconscious, to his for the season were as follows:

lows: 1. Mr. Jack's crow; 2, Mr. Groves feet. When witness asked the defendants what they were doing to the complainant COMBINED CRUISER CLASS. Ist Coquette crew; 3, Mr. Robertson's crew. (Mr. F. Oliver); 20d, U and 1^(Mr. H Rouse); 3rd, La Cigale" (Mr. N. Croucher).

HANDICAP CLASS-1st, Holla (Mr. N. Croucher); 2nd, Colleen (Capts. Hey and Crawford); 3rd, Diana (Capt. T Arthur).

$121.84 which is very satisfactory Sail ing entrance fees and mooring feen col lected from yacht owners have covered the cost of prizes in the yachting section. ONE DESIGN CLisa-ist, Astra (hr The usual heavy expenses for entertain- C. P. L. Grist); 2nd, Halcyon (Mr. T. ing in connection with the opening and 5. Bustard). closing cruises were generously refunded by the Commodore, Capt. T. Arthur, the cost to the Club being 8349.40 only for

both functions.

Mr. F. G. Vaux): 2nd Graula (Mr. H. HEYWARD HAYE CLASS-st, Boojum S. Rouse); 3rd, Bluenose (Capt. A. W. Davidson, R. NR).

An addition to the boats in the new tub. GAL CLASS.-1st, Her Sing (Mr. F. D. pair made and supplied by Messrs. Rough Tracy); 2nd, Joan (Measta Armstrong & Sons at a cost of $175.59 of which and Gardner 3; 3rd, Gael (Capt. A. W. amount the sum of $355 was subscribed Taylor and Mr. R. J. Dixon). by members, and the Club is much in- debted to Mr. D. E. Blair, the late Com- REPORT OF ROWING COMMITTEE. modore, for the trouble he took in con- section with this matter in England.

Reservo

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$14,873 61 showing *sal increaSO

81.674 84 on last year's figure.

of

during the season.

47.

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OPENING CRUISE-The only race rowed

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GENERAL REMARK-Great interest has they refused to say, hat demanded his been shown during the past season and arrest and anid they were going to arrest a fair gamber of novices joining the Club him. He asked them in what capacity has provided, several young and keen they had the right to arrest the man and on a cordially extended to Mr. B. J. duced his police reserve badge and took caramen. The thanks of the rowing sec they did not say anything. Witness pro- Easterbrook for the continuous hard the complainant and the two defendanta.

to the police station. work he put in, whilst training the Inter-

An assistant ticket collector gave cor- part crew for Manila, the weather and roborative evidence and this conclade water conditions at the time being the case for the prosecution." bad. The standard of rowing has been maintained and with another practice put new men into their proper class as tub it should be possible to train and

soon as possible after joining the Club. Hitherto this has not been possible owing for the use of Dovices. to the lack of a suitable practice boat

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THE DEFENCE

was a total denial of the assault what Mr. Russ said the case for the defence defendants held on the contrary that come plainant assaulted them.

went

The Bret defendant went into the wit- ness box and asid that he had been in REPORT UN BOWLING GREEN. the police force for about 12 months, He The Greens at the Club have been im- tion and paid 20 cents for a ticket. Ho Wont the cinema on the night in ques FLEET.The new practice tub arrived in June. It will be of considerable as proved and number of enjoyable

out again

Bome to purchase account now stands at sistance in training beginners, as this matches have been played at home and cigarettes and buy a cold drink On type of boat will be much in demand, an. away, under ideal weather conditions returning the complainant asked him for

condition, a certain amount of painting possible. No other additions were made The Hongkong-Lawn Bowls Association-ant then accused him of having zo ticket The Club Hause has been kept in good? other one should be ordered locally if interest in the game has been maintained his ticket and witness put his hand in his and we have played off all matches under pocket, but could not find it. Complain ete, baying been done. The new sanitary installation has been completed and the but at least another set for Fourn" is Doubles and Bink Championship games payment. Complainant pushed him away, OARS-No new purchases were made, We are catering players in the Singles, and said he was trying to get in without thanks of the Club are due to Mr. G. H. badly needed so that four fully equipped of the Colony. During the year Mr. G. but witness said "wait until I have found Potts for his generous contribution to fours can be afoat at the same time. Edwards proceeded on Home Leave my ticket." Complainant then called him," wards. the cost

Bume shelving and gas rings have been Single sculls and buttens will be required and resigned from the Sub-Committee names and snatched away the ticket. placed in the pantry adjoining the bar to during the coming season for use with 2nd Mr. E. W. Carpenter was appoint which witnessed had found and produced.. facilitate the serving of teas, etc., and the single sculling skiffa as this class of od in his stead and acted in conjunction An argument ensued between them and

with Mr. 8. T. Williamson.

witness was struck on the chest by com necessary repairs to the sea wall adjacent boat is becoming more popular. to the bowling green were carried out."

COMMODORES.

plainant. He ran into the street and was followed by three me. He blew hin- Electric hell communication between was between two scratch Club fours, the

The commodares of the Club up to 1924 police whistle. Complainant tried to rush the bowling green and bar was also result being as follows:-1, Mr. Robert installed.

son's crew; 2, Mr. Logan's crew. J

have been as under-1890, Mr. M. Beart hack to the cinema, hut witnčan caught The opportunities for reference to sail

INTERFOUT EVENTS-Manila: A chal- (President); 1801, Commodore Church, and held him. The other defendant, ing and rowing information offered by the leage was received from the Manila Boat N. 1892, Captain Goodrich, N. whom he knew as a police searcher, cam library have been taken advantage of to Club for this Club to compete in évente 1803/% Major Exton, 63rd Regiment; up. and witness explained to him want a very great extent during the year for Fours, Pairs and Singles. Seven men 1895, Commodore Boyes, RN. 1806/1904, who the mintter. Afterwards a special Several new books have been added and including the car made the journey to The Hon. Hr. F. H. May, C.M.G. 1005, constable arrived and they all went to under the care of the Honorary Librarian, Manila and succeeded in bringing back The Hon. Mr. E. Pollock K. the police station. He emphatically des the library has been maintained in an the Cup which had been decided on the 1906-07, The Hon. Mr. F. H. May, excellent condition. "

result of the Fours race. The Hongkong C.M.G.; 1508, The Hon. Mr. H. E The General Committee take this op men were unsuccessful in the Fairs race Pollock, K.C.; 1909 Mr. A. Denison portunity of expressing their thanks and and the Single sculling race was aban 1910, Mr. Henry Keswick 1911/12, Mr. appreciation of all the voluntary services doned. The crews were as under: A. Denison 1913/1915, Mr. F. Smyth and assistance rendered by members and Fours Messrs Easterbrook (bow), Ras-1020/17, The Hon. Mr. C. Severn, others during the year, at the Club's mussen (2), Bishop (3), Groves (stroke), O.M.G.; 1918, Mr. B. Sutherland, 1919 various functions and other events, and Ientesty (cox), Pairs Messrs. Hender 1981, Mr. F. Smyth, 1922, M A. also to the Honorary Auditors for kindly so" (bow), Robertson (stroke), Leafesty Lowe, 1993, Mr. D. K Blair, and 1924, scrutinizing the accounts.

(cox).

Capt. T. Arthur:

nied assaulting the complainant.

The other defendant corroborated the first defendant's statement regarding the incidents in the street. He Maid be r rived on the scene to fod the first defes dant and complainant struggling, “Vet denied committing an assault.

His Worship said he was satisfed that both defendants took part in an assent and food them each 195/