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THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, MARCH 19th, 1927.

·SOCIETY OF ST. GEORGE.

PLANS FOR CELEBRATING THE "DAY.”

COMMUNITY CONCERT WITH MASSED BANDS:

SUGGESTIONS AT THE ANNUAL MEETING.

A SUNDAY "SERVICE: BALL TO BE REVIVED IN AUTUMN.

Several interesting suggestions as to the best way of celebrat ing St. George's Day (Saturday, April 3rd) were made at the annual meeting of the Society of St. George, Hong Kong, hold last evening at the Board Room of Messrs. Jardine, Matheson & Co., Ltd.

The most popular proposal, which will be considered by the new Committee, was that, in addition to the wreath laying cere many at the Cenotaph and the usual exchange of telegrams with the parent Society at Home and their branches in the Far East, a Community Concert should be held, at which the troops in the Colony should be present, and that the massed bands of the different regiments should contribute to the entertainment.

A cabaret dance either on St. George's night, or the previous night, was mooted but it was decided to have a simpler form of entertainment, and to make an attempt to hold a Ball in the autumn

Mr. W. Dowley (the retiring President) was in the chair, and there was a large, attendance of members present.

Supporting the retiring the President were: Sir Henry Pollock, E.O., the Hon. Mr. H. W. Bird and Dr. G. M. Harston (Past Prasidents), the Hon. Mr. E. D. C. Wolis, Messrs. B. E. Lindsell," 2. B. C. Hornell, P. S. Cassidy, and L. 0. F. Ballamy (mambers of the Committee), Mr. D. B. Paat (the retiring Hon. Treasurer). Mr. R. McIntyre (the new Hoo: Secretary), and Mr. 0. G. Alabaster, K.C. (the new. Prezident).

The Report.. The report and statement of ac- counts included the following:

Co-operation of Committee. 1

I im pleased to say that we have been successful in filling both these The cash balance in hand stands vacancies and in due course you at $623.94 and $3,000 is on fired will be asked to elect the two ca

didates. It is very kind of these deposit.

During the year unanimous calls) two young and new members step- bave been made on the Society for ping forward to assist our incoming assistance and grants to the sum of President and Committee. On St. 8861.48 have been given. George's Day a wreath was laid on the Cenotaph and later a concert was held at the Theatre Royni. During the year 27 new members joined the Society. '

Your Committee deeply regret to record the death of the following members since the last report: Mr E. E. de W. Abney, Mr. D. A. G. Allison, Mr. A. A. Bolton, Mr. W. E. Clarke, Mr. W. T. Dye, Mr. R. Earnshaw, Mr. W. H. Gill,

Mr. W. Hardwick,,Hon. Mr. P. H. Holyoak, Mr. R. F. Mattingly, Mr. T. B. Meek, Mr. HB. Mould, Mr. J. H. Oxberry and extend sincere sympathy of their relations,

The accounts have been audited by Messrs. Lowe," Bingham & Mat-: thews to whom our thanks are due.

Finance. From the accounts, it will be seen that subscriptions and entrance fees

from St. George's Day concert was 8554.51, and interest $219.89.

Expenditure exclusive of grants totalled 8536.58 of which $335.69

It would go without saying that they would lay a wreath on the Cenotaph, and it also went without saying that they would exchange the austomary telegrams with the Mother Society in London and with branch societies. At a recent com. mitted meeting it was auggested that the Society might have a cabaret dance. St. George's Day fell this year on a Saturday, and they would not be able to extend their rejoic ings so long on this occasion.

The Hon. Mr. E. D. C. Wolfe said that as far as he could remem- ber it was suggested that the cabaret dance might be held on the Friday night if there was any danger of! bronking the Sabbath..

The pro-

posal was not to take the Theatre Royal, but to have the dance, with a certain number of musical items and dances, interspersed, in the two halls (St. George's and St. An- drew's) in the City Hall.

He proposed that a function of this character be held on the day thought best.

Mr. Cassidy seconded."

Afr. Bellamy said that the cost of such a function should be much lower than running a ball. The expense was one of the main reasons" that no bail was held last year.

The Hon. Mr. E. D. C. Wolle remarked that it was suggested that a charge of $8 per head be made. A cabaret ought to be run at a much lower cost than a hall, and there need not be so much lavish- ness about it.

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LOST HIS REVOLVER.

EUROPEAN CONSTABLE CHARGED WLTH CARELESSNESS.

FINED $150.

E.A.S.M.A. GENERAL

MEETING.

RE-CONSIDERATION OF SER-

*VICE MEMBERSHIP.

NEW PRESIDENT ELECTED.

Defendant entered a plea of Hume leave.

Mr. T. E. Pearce suggested that

A charge of gross carelessness At an Extraordinary General they have a simpler form of anter-

was brought against Lance-Sergeant Meeting of members of the Ex- tainment on St. George's Day, and revive the ball later in the year, Charles Findlay by the Hon. Mr. Active Service Men's Association Somewhere in the Autumn. This F. D. C.. Wolfe, Captain Superin-¡ held. yesterday evening at the Club would be a means of returning some tendent of Police yesterday at the Rooms," No. 17, Queen's Road, of the hospitality they received from the St. Andrew's Society, etc. The Central Magistracy before Mr. R. E. Lieut-Col. Hayley Bell, D.S.O., ball need not run to a great ex Lindsell,

Commissioner of Customs, Kowloon, Defendant was stated to have lost was unanimously elected president pense, as in the past, and in the future there should be much more support than previously from mem- his servico revolver and its holster in succession to Mr. T. T. Lauren- while on duty between 2 and 435 son, D.6.C., who has resigned owing to his impending departure on I must mention the assistance and This suggestion was warmly sup|a.m. on March 18th. hearty co-operation of the Comported, and one speaker suggested

that the committee should consider 1 guilty" and suggested that he "Mr. H. J. Pearce, M., Vice- mittee, and I thank one and all for organising a Community Concert

in the open on St. George's Day. must have dropped the revolver President of the Association, oc- their cheerful help.

Our best thanks are due to one These were being carried out at without noticing it. He said that cupied the chair and he was sup-

Home on a large scale, and he member of this Society, who should thought it would be a good plan to he reported for duty at 2 am, and ported by most of the committee. He suggested that returned to Central Station at 3.40 There was a good attendance and some important decisions were receiva grateful acknowledgment follow suit. publicly for his always cheerful and affeers and the soldiers be invited for coffee. He unbuckled his belt

ziade. ...

The Chairman paid a tribute to willing assistance, whether at chariton in the singing on that day; then and buckled it on again at 3.45 The Chairman remarked that

when he once more paraded for table or social functions and that there was the question of uncer-

duty. He went out with the Notho retiring President, who was 7 and 8 duties at 3.55. After leav. Present at the meeting, and said it was quite unnecessary for him to gentleman is our esteemed friend tainty in the weather.

It was hoped by another speaker, ing the station, he walked up Old well upon the work Mr. Lauren- George Grimble.

however, that the rain would have Bailey to Caine Road, where he dis-

sor had done for the Association, ceased by April 23rd.

covered the loss of his revolver.

13 the members were already The Hon. Mr. E. D. C. Wolfe he retraced his stopa and made aware of it. On behalf of the Com said the question of balding a ball search for the revolver. Not End had been before the Committee, but ng it, he reported the loss to the mittec and members he wished Mr. Laurenson a very pleasant holiday they came to the conclusion that Inspector on duty at 4.35.

and hoped to see him again in the members were not in a sufficiently could say was that he had the re- Club on his return. (Applause) strong financial position to support voler when he buckled his belt such a function. A ball could not be on at the station. successful unless it was supported In reply to his Worship. defend- by every member in the, Colony. ant said the only thing he could suggest "was that the holster strap gave way,

I now beg to propose that the report and accounts, as presented, be adopted.

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The report and accounts seconded by Dr. G. M. Harston, and were passed unanimously, with out comment.

ELECTION OF OFFICERS. On the proposition of Mr. W. A Dowley, Mr. C. G. Alabaster, K.C.,. was unanimously elected the Presi dent for the ensuing year.

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The Magistrate: Do you think it possible that carrying a Servico re- volver like that you could have failed to notice that it had fallen your belt should have made you Mr. Cassidy remarked that this conscious of its presence or other- suggestion came before the Com-wise.

Folice Routine. mittee and was turned down almost

Mr. R. P. Bhaw associated him- self with, what the Chairman had just said and assured Mr. Lauren- son that his efforts were very much appreciated. (Applause.)

Mr. Laurenson suitably replied and informed the members that Colonel Hayley Bell had been Pre- sident of the Shanghai Association

Service Membership.

Another Suggestion. Capt. Dowbiggin said all mem- bers were not fond of dancing, and he suggested that a one hour coz cert be held in the Theatre, and Mr. Alabaster: I thank you very then an adjournment made to the Last year amounted to $838, profit much for electing me to this post. City Hall for dancing for those who off! I mean, the weight of it on for many years.

I would have preferred the position wanted to. to have been placed in more cap- able hands than mine, but I will do best to carry out the duties in tha traditional manner as set forth by the Chairman. (Applause.)

On the motion of Sir Henry Pollock, EC., Col. L. G. Bird, D.S.U., was unanimously elected Vice-President of the Society,

Mr. R. McIntyre was elected Hon Secretary, and Mr. R. Jardine the Hoa. Treasurer.

was spent on telegrams.

PRESIDENT'S SPEECH. In submitting the Committee's re- port and the statement of accounts the retiring President, said:

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After

The Committee.

I apologize for the delay in sub- mitting you our Annual Report and Statement of Accounts for the year

ballot, the following ending December 1926. It was due to our Honorary Secretary having gentlemen were elected as the Co- an unfortunate accident on the first mittee:-Messrs. L. FC Bellamy, day of the Race Meeting and I am S. Cassidy, E. B. C. Hornell, H. quite sure you will forgive this un-E. Lindsell, J. H. Ramsay, W. E. Shenton, the Hon. Mr. E. D. C. expected delay.

Wolfe, Messrs. E Cook, WJ. Eldridge, F.A Wells, H. B. L Dowbiggin and T. E Pearce,

The balance brought forward was little in excess of last year, dus to better collections of entrance fees and subscriptions. If members would only help by sending in their dues direct, our fees would bo

much Larger-it is unfair to expect our Hon. Treasurer to dun members for such small amounts. On the debit side, our grants were less, as only deserving cases of financial assist ance was given--we had many calls but thanks to the Rev. Mr. Walde- grave and others we were spared great deal of trouble and money. The cost of telegrams was a little more owing to sending out greetings on our Day at urgent rates and em- bodying our Parent Bociety's addi- tional message to all sister Socio-now in the Colony." ties out in the Far East.

CELEBRATING ST. GEORGE'S DAY:

SUGGESTIONS PUT FORWARD.

During the last two years we had to allow our Hon. Treasurer a little! help and this cost us $40 per an mum. Our membership has in creased to, something like $14 namen. T am very sorry to state that our sporting little friend Mr. D. B. Pent cannot carry on his duties as Hon. Treasurer, which position he has flied during the last 3 years, as he is going home on leave. I ask you to accord him a hearty vote of

thanks.

Our Hon Secretary, Mr, IL E. Greensmith, has also gone, home on n vacation to him we extend our many thanks.

The meeting then proceeded to consider how they should celebrate St. George's Day, April 23rd.

Capt. Dowbiggin asked if the in- coming committee would consider the question of raising a fund for celebration amongst the troops

The procedure with regard to the admission of men now serving with H.M. Forces was considered. unanimously. People who were Questioned by, the Magistrats as Hitherto Service men, eligible for keen on dancing would not attend to the routine followed when going membership, could be proposed a concert, and he did not think on duty, Mr. Wolfe said Europeas and seconded by members of the there was much enthusiasm in the went on duty at different times from Services, who were members of the Indians and Chinése. The defend Association. At this meeting, the Colony for concerts.

Mr. T. Pearce proposed that ant's period of duty was six hours rule was widened giving the right of simpler form of entertainment from 2 to 8 am. He was entitled proposing and seconding Service than a cabaret be arranged for St.

to 15 minutes rest at the station, men as members of the Committee. George's Day, and that an attempt and after his coffee it was his duty

Visiting Members. be anade to revive the Ball in the to take out the Indians and Chinese

A change was also made with autumn. He felt sure they would of Nos. 7 and 8 duties. This was regard to visiting members. Yea- get more support in the future. found accessary as a matter of dis terday's meeting voted that they cipline because when the Indians should not have to pay either en- and Chinese used to go out alone trance fee or yearly subscription, before they did so in a lovely but only, at the rate of one dollar

Community Concert.

manzer.

Mr. Pearce also enggested that community, concert be held on April 23rd. and that if possible, massed bands of the regiments in the

Mr. Wolle added that in a state- a month during the period in which Colony ho obtained for the occasion ment to him defendant had said they use the Club.

Easma Beach. Few of them had the opportunity he placed the revolver in the holster

Religicus Bervice.

tween.

of hearing massed bands, and he which was in order, and the belt The advisability of running the thought it would be a good idea to strap was also in order, so that it Easna Bathing Beach during the to do this, if possible.

seemed curious that it should have coming Summer was also discussed. Mr. Pearce's motion was carried suddenly snapped. The defendant The maintenance of the Bench for and the matter was left to the now had his overcoat over the belt and the past ten years had been a drain Committee to make the necessary revolver, and the contention was on the resources of the Association arrangements.

that the revolver slipped out in be- but a resolution was passed," that the Beach be continued and that At the Magistrate's request de- the, Committee be empowered to The "Chairman read a letter from fendant's record was read as arrange a schemo to make the the Her. E. Copley Moyle express- follows:-

Beach self-supporting as far ing his regret at non-attendance Lance-Sergeant Charles Findlay possible." through another engagement, and arrived in Hong Kong on October suggesting that it was usual for 3rd, 1924 (so that he has done some branches of the Society to have ang Fears service). He holds one annual religious service. If the certificate for Cantonese, and was Society would like to have such a once reported for being absent from service on the nearest Sanday to station duty and fined $4. This St. George's Day he would be glad was on January 28th, 1927. to arrange it,

The Chairman: Among the Eng- lish troopst

Capt. Dowbiggin: Not necessarily. Mr. Lindsell: The Scottish troops will not want to celebrate St.day, April 24th. George's Day.

The meeting decided to ask the Rev. Copley Moyle to arrange for such a service to be held on Sun

The

Grosa Carelesumees... Addressing the defendant the Magistrate said that it was clear that if he did lose the revolver in It was decided that the wreath the way he suggested, he was Capt Dowbiggin: Why shouldn't laying ceremony at the Cenotaph guilty of gross carelessness. they?

should take place on St. George's revolver weighed at least two Day at 9am.

pounds and it was almoet incred A vote of thanks was passed to ble that it would have dropped un the Hog. Mr. D. G. M. Bernard for noticed. A fine of $150 or 8 weeks' Mr. Alabaster pointed out that permitting the Society to use the jail was imposed. according to the agenda they had Board Room of Messrs. Jardine, only been asked to decide how St. Matheson and Co., Ltd., for this George's Day should be celebrated. and other meetings,

The matter was then left to the new committee to deal with.

He took it that meant whether they "A vote of thanks to the retiring should have a dance, concert or President concluded the proceed some other form of entertainment. ing.

Mr. Wolfe applied that an order be made for $40 of the fine be credited to the Police Arms Vote,

Magistrate: I don't think I have the power to do that. You will have to apply to the Government.

HEALTH OF EASTERN PORTS.

228

The health, bulletin of eastern ports for the deew ending: March 15th states:-

Plague,

2 cases at Bombay. 3 cases at Colombo.

Cholera.

dcases at Calcutta,

1 case at Rangoop. 19 cases at Bangkok.

Email-pox.

52 cases at Bombay. 283 cases at Calcutta. 30 cases at Rangoon,

3 cases at Tuticorin.

6 cases at Bangkok.

1 caso at Baigon.

2 cases at Vladivostock.