FANLING HUNT AND RACE CLUB.
TO BE PUT ON A MORE BUSINESSLIKE FOOTING.
THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1929.
TRIBUTE TO LATE DR. PIERCE GROVE. Committee may determine, I may,
At a meeting held in the Board Room of Mesars, Jardine, Matheson & Co., Ltd., yesterdaay under the Chairmanship of Mr. M. M. Watson it was agreed that the, Fanling" Hunt, whose membership has grown rapidly during the last two years, should he incorporated under the name" of the Fanling Hunt and Race .Club.
The proposal came from Dr. J. C. MacGowan, was seconded by Mr. W. T. Stanten and carriel unanimously.
Among those present were Mr. E. M. Hazeland, Mr. 'W. T. Stanton, Mr. J. C. MakGowan. Mr. T. C. T. Beck, Mr. 4. Potts, Mr. J. D. A. Hutchison, Lieut. Col. C. : Little, Major R. FL. E. Bennett, br. 4. Dùpran, Mr. M. G. Davidson, Major B. Lakes Dr.-J. W. Anderson, Mr. R. Grieve, Mr. W. E. Mac- kenzie ad amny others.
"The Chairman's speech included a brief survey of the work done by the Fanling Hunt during the short period of its existence, He paid a warm tribute to the late Dr. Pieren Grove who hay done so much for the Hunt and the full text of his speech is printed below:-
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atr. Watson said:-It has prob-season, the meetings were held ably been sent to the minds of all of us since entering this room thil this year we meet without the trouvenue at ulle who was largely responsible for our existence, the late Dr. Pierce Grove,
t feel that everybody present who knew him rust of necessity bave bern his personal friend and it is unnecessary for me to enlarge on the charm and personality which endered him to us and to all with
whom he came into contact.
It has been very largely due to him, who unbued the Fanling Hunt with his own spirit that the Fair ling Hunt has been such a very pleasant thing to be connected with and I feel sure that if we carry on in the spiest which has hitherto amated the Hunt we shall not undy secure to ourselves the con tindaner of the present friendly and sporting relationship but we will also be erecting n living testi mony to his memory.
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The Future to Consider, This meeting is in continuance the informal meetings which were called by him during the last year or two for the purpose of dis. ussing the activities, of the Hunt during the past year and our plans for the future. I do not propose to go lengthily over the happenings of the past season us we also have the future to consider and it would unduly prolong the meeting, but should like for the purposes of record to mention the result of the principal events we held during just action. The scheme Inst season was for one paper hunt, ang point- to-point and one steeplechase to be held each month and in addition other rides across country were
-organised from time to time:
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under the responsibility of the joint masters or when they were away of sume other subscriber to the Hunt. 150 long as Dr. Pierce Grove was with us he assumed the respon sibility for the meetings but he latterly, when the various activities of the Hunt became rather too big for one man to look after, and, one or two subscribers had undertaken the task of running particular branches of the Hunt, expressed the opinion that the Hunt should be put on a more definite basis.
At the present time there is no one who can possibly put the work in that he did, and it has therefore become the more necessary to ar age for the affairs of the Hunt to be properly orgauised.
In addition it is necessary for fancial arrangements with aimer the purposes of the Hunt to make
cus people and concerns and in the present state it is only possible to do this by individual subscribers assuming responsibility in these, ar- rangements, and it has therefore been considered expedient that the Hunt should be incorporated in the usual manner, as a Club"so that the responsibilities referred to should be undertaken by the Hunt as a whole. I would also mention that this greatly facilitates the mak- ing of such arrangements, as the Club, instead of being a collection of individuals whom it may quite likely be difficult to ascertain be comes one entity with definite mem- bars.
Terms of Incorporation.
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The discussion of finance has not been a strong point of the Huut as we were content to leave it to "Father" who spared no trouble in getting in the money and making it go further than seemed humanly possible but I must shortly refer to the present position.
INTERPORT TRIAL AT SHANGHAI.
The
"THE REST" ROUT "PROBABLES."
It is also provided that the Com wittee may extend the privileges of the Club to Commissioned Officers in the Naval, Military and Air Services of the Empire and in parti. cular on payment of such subscrip- tion or group subscription as the
mention that it has been the prac tice for some units in Hong Kong to pay one subscription as a regi- ment, which entitles all the officers of that regiment to become sub scribers in the same manner as they many in most of the other Cluba of the Colony and it is to provide | for the continuance of this practice | have not been «leared up ere now, represent Shanghai in the coming that the present Article has been I gather, however, that the settle-interport matches against Hong inserted.
ment of these matters are either effected or about to be and it will ong were heavily, heaten in the therefore be the duty of the Cam-rst of the trial matches on the mittee so soon as they can to dis-S.C.C. ground. Only Simpson im pose of these questions.
There are the usual provisions with regard to visitors and Honorary Members.
It is also provided that the Com- mittee shall ask Honorary Stewards to act from time to time and they will ipso facto, be entitled to use the Club in the same manner as a member.
Ladies may become members in the ordinary way if they wish to do so but they may if they prefer, obtain the privileges of the Club pa application to the Committee provided that if the lady" has a father, husband, brother, or guard- jan resident in the Colony one of these at least must be a member or subscriber.
The Committee.
proposed, shall consist of five en The Committee of the Club, it is
afficio members and three ordinary members. Er ufficio members will be the Chairman, the Clerk of the Court, the Manager of the Race Course, the Manager for the Coun try Events and the Manager for the Hunters Arms, and Messrs. B. D. F: Beith, E. M. Hazeland, W. T. Stanton, Dr. J. C. MacGown
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The question of rent for the Hunters Arms and also a claim for rent of the race-course will need to be dealt with, but it is only due to the fact that so far as I can under stand the position, the ownership of these properties has not been clearly settled that these matters
glorious uncertainty of cricket was proved yesterday (says the 3.-C. Daily Neve of last Friday) when the chosen eleven to
pressed favourably as a bataman in the Arst innings, chiefly to the bowling of Maneci-Smita, who took seven of their 'wickets for only 25 runs. Apart from his excelicat bowling performance Mansel-Smith
Sickness Among the Pack. As you are doubtlean aware the finances of the Hunt have from time to time considerably fluctuated but have always been steady in their need for more but I hope that this season we may acquire comparative turned out to be in equally as fine wealth after the initial cost of pre-form with the bat. Going in frst paring the stands. Hunters Arms, for the Rest of Shanghai, he batted
etc., for the coming season has been
met.
You will remember that last year after what promised to be a most
with successful
Colonel Ponsonby hunting the pack sickness developed amongst the hounds with the result that we lost practically the entire pack.
those who have been attending to. It was not thought expedient by the affairs of the Hunt in the off
season to embark on any expense for new.drafts for various reasons that were advanced on consulting the general body of subscribers.
and Officers of the Somerset Light The remaining hounds the Colonel and Mr. T. C. T. Beck have respec-Infantry have taken over for the tively very kindly agreed to under- take to perform the duties of these time being and they have been very officers and in addition the or- kindly looking after them for some time and this winter they provose dinary members, it is proposed, shall be Mesara J. K. Bousfield, A.
to run a drag hunt which will be H. Potts and myself. Most of the
a great acquisition to the activities frie members of this Com-the Hani at Fanling as some will mitte have been in fact performing successful drugs a couple of years remember that we had some very
the duties now to be undertaken by them, for the last year or two | 180. and Mosers. Bousfield and Potts could generally for the Haut have apart from doing everything they
at various times in the absence of the joint masters run the race meet- incs in addition to acting as hunts
and whippers-in respectively. I think I can say that all these gentlemen have performed these duties to the utmost satisfaction of the remainder of us and although I know that it has been more or
less a labour of love to them they certainly deserve and receive our hearty thanks for their work,
To Preserve Continuity.
It is with a view to preserving the continuity of the ideas generally held by the present subscribers that it is proposed that so long as they are willing to do so that the present members of the Committee should continue in office but this provision can of course if subsequently the requisite majority of members de- sire it be altered in such manner as they may think Bt.
be in what manner we can retain The point, however, will probably the services of the present er ufficio members of the Committee and of Messrs. Bousfeld and Potts and that we shall be very fortunate so long as we are able to do so.
It is therefore proposed that ws should incorporate the Hunt under the name of the Fanting Hunt and Race Club. A form of Memorandum and Articles for this purpose have For the paper hunt and point-10 of the salient points with a view
been drafted, I will mention points in aggregale cup was pre- sented is be won by the rider who of putting the draft before you for obtained the most points during your approval. The draft has been the season. This event was
exying with the Secretaries for the tremely popalär and keenly, contest- last fortnight for the inspection "of ed and in the end AIF. Mattingly, subscribers. of the K.O.S.B.'s won the heavy- The Club is formed as one which weight section and Drs. MacGowns limited by guarantee, that is, to and Burran tied for the lightweight. say, the members undertake, in the As I said other cross country event of the Company being wound events were organised which were up, to contribute, if the assets are also very keenly riden, although ulicient, enough up to a fixed the prize on one occasion was only limit, towards making up any de- a red rowe presented by Honour ficiency. It is also provided in the able or would have been if he Memorandum that the Club shall not distribute any income or pro- perty amongst the members by way of dividend or otherwise by way of profit to the members but that euch income or property must be solely applied towards the promotion of
Die Hazeland has put a great the objects of the Club. This is
deal of work into the steeplechase the usual manner in which Clubs
course and a great deaf of it, f this kind are incorporated. The although it is unfortunately not objects of the Clubs are fully set always the case, can be seen at a forth in the Memorandum and are gate and I can assure you that course a reiteration of the oh-you will be very pleasantly sur jerts that the Hunt has had up to
prised at the new feast of lawns the present.
had been there in time.
Last Season's Outstanding Events.
The principal event at the Steeple chase Meetings was, of course, the Grand National which led to a most exciting rues and finish between Mr. Clark of the K.O.S.B. and Mr. Charles ou As You Like It and Ace of Spades respectively, the former who was owned by injor Lake just beating the latter who was owned by Mr. Ulster.
The next important event was the Foxhunters Cup run in two divinions, light and heavy, which
so furnished exciting races over a part of the ruce course and several miles of stiff going across country and a finish on the course.
The Lightweight was a fine race which ended in Mr. Clarke on Kiangsu deadhenting with Mr. Mac Gown on Blotting Paper.
The Heavyweight also furnished a great fish in which Mr. Potts on Craigavad just bent, Mr. Mat- tingly on Dumbell after it had ap peared that he was out of the rage.
The Challenge Cup for this last race is a very fine one that the Scola Guards presented to us on their leaving the Colony,
We
have
a
In addition to the above races there were other special races for which cars were presented but as rather lengthy pro- gramine to-day, I must leave the enumeration of these to another time and will proceed to the ques tion of the future carrying on of the Hunt.
Hunts Affairs Mast Be Properly
Organised."
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The Subscription. The Articles of Assogintion are for the most part those which are A Club of this kind
common to
and there are only one or two points which I think need be mentioned.. The most important point probably is the subscription which it is sug gested should be $20 per annum, payable on October in every year, with an entrance fee of $10. The be altered in subscription may general meeting.
The minimum subscription has heretofore been $25 but some sub- scribers have in fact given more than this sum, but it is probable that, once the subscription is fixed in a formal way, the extra sub scription, which was entered as a donation, that used to be paid will fade away and it is therefore neces- sary to provide for this contingency and after consideration, it agreed that the subscription could not be put at less than the sum suggested and it is hoped that an increase of membership will more than make up the deficiency. Need less to say you will still be per- mitted to donate.
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It is proposed that as the present subscribers have not paid any en trance fee that such fee be waived for new members up to the end of
The first meeting of the Fanling Hunt was in February, 1926. since which date the Hunt has held steeplechase and other meetings regularly during the winter season at Kwanti. Up to the end of last this year,
Permanent Point-to-Point Course?
will be available not only for the It is hoped that sufficient funds
purposes
for which they bave
hitherto been used but also to pro- vide something in the nature of permanent point-to-point courses in the country for the season which may be done, probably at no great expense, one or two such courses are already no doubt visualised by some of us and such courses would spart from providing for the riders a course. they can study and use their wits upon provide a morning or afternoon's racing that will be well worth turning out for as spectator.
I must not forget to mention what we might call our interport paper hunt at Canton for which about twelve subscribers and their ponies went to Canton.,
Canton Colleagues.
which was no light job were Messrs. The moving spirits in this task Fischer and Bjuke and needless to add the the event was an outstand-
ing success and we should have bech at a loss to suggest anything which could have been done and was not done towards this end.
needed A
real
We had a most excellent paper It is also provided that the hunt, laid by Mr. Fischer who thus stewards of the Hong Kong Jockey deprived himself, the keenest of Club, who have always acted in locuriders, of riding in the show, over
which parentia towards us, should be country asked to nominate one of their thruster which we had in Mr. Mat. body to the Committee, a suggestingly on Dumbell who just finished tion which was made by Mr. Beith, the burt first, with Mr. Dohae and one which in practice should or. I think. Caliguln a very close materially assist the Club as I have second. Apart from ourselves per no doubt that the Juckey Club will sonally, we must thank them for continue to be in harmony with the the excellent arrangements that objects of this Club aa they have they made for our ponies and their been since the inception at the mafoos. Hunt.
well all round the wicket for his
made a
score of 60. Simpaca who got 45 for the Interport never serious mistake during bis inaings..
Score:-
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Interport XL
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L. F. Stokes, c and b Mansel-
Smith
and b
0. G. Simpson, Maasel-Smith
F. E. T. Marshall, c Barson,
b Mansel-Smith
M. J. Divecha, e Clowes, b
Mansel-Smith
D. W. Leach, b Clowes H. E. Orr, b Clowes
T. L. Rawsthorne, b Mansel
Smith
7
T. Madar, b Maasel-Smith... 0 T. W. R. Wilson,
Smith
E, B. Barges, not out
P. Madar, did not bat
Extras
Total
Mänsel-
Bowling Analysis.
0. M. R. W. 11.2 3 39
Lieut. Clowes W. Mansel-Smith 141 6 25 R. S. Elliott.... 3 0 17 0
Rost of Shanghai.
D. B. W. Murray, run out a W. Macsel-Smith, c Divecha,
b Leach
Lieut. Clowes, .w: Raws-
thorne
A. J. Barson, b Rawsthorne 10 P. Y. Simpson, e F. Madar,
b Leach
C. Knight,
Leach
C
Wilson, h
0
10
0
13
G. 3. Dunkley, c Wilson, b
Lench
C. Wales, .b.w. Leach
C. Smith, e Baroes, 6 Lench 4 H. C. B. Peck, e Madar, b
Rawsthorne
R. S. Elliott, not out
Extras
Total
Bowling Analysis.
133
0. M. R. W ..T. W. R. Wilson 7 17
TL. Rawsthorne + L. F. Stokes .... D. W. Leach. 17 4 F. E. T., Marchal 1 1
3 0 17
Interport XI., 2nd Innings.
O. G. Simpeon, e Barson, b
Knight M. J. Divecha, not out. Da. L. F. Stokes, st. Dunkley,
b Wales..
F. E. T. Marshall.
Wales a H. E. Orr, st. Dunkley, b
Wales
18
P. Madar, not out,
Extrne
Total (for 4 wkt.).
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Subsequently some of Canton's riders rede in a point-to-point near Potts Bungalow when Mr. Dobse had the satisfaction of finishing first in a fine" race which was marred, how- ever, by an unfortunate accident to Mr. Ferguson, but who I am glad to się made a complete recovery.
At the moment there appears to Doubtless it will be arranged, and be every prospect of members hope that these visits will be re having the season they would wish peated.
for themselves and with the hope,
and bright flowers that will enchant your eyes the next time you visit Kwanti and also the improvements. Our Canton friends will regret to the course and jumps will further with us the untimely death of Mr. appeal to the riders.
Buchanan who although not riding ber 24. Mr. Stanton has drawn up
For our next meeting on Novem- himself was very keen on the Hunt and was one of the party who what should prove an excellent went to Canton and incidently was programme and it is hoped that responsible for most of the arrange- everyone interested in the Hunt mente at this end. will do their best to support the. meeting and thus give a good im petus to the season which will open with the meeting.
have
The Hunters Arma. The cares of the Hunters Arus not been lifted from the shoulders of Mr. Beck even during the summer months as there hee been a small but, persistent band of subscribers who have visited the Arms from time to time and helped to brighten the lives of those who dwell therein or round about and at the present time he is busily engaged on preparing for the new season by various additions and improvements calculated to enhance the attractions of this hostelry by the crossroads.
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During the summer we heard from Mr. Birkett, who was joint master with Dr. Fierce Grove, and he was keen to aend out further 'hounds but as I have said it was decided that for the present this matter should be left in abeyance although there are some of us who hope that the bunting will in due course be revived.
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Mr. Birkett's Absence.
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I understand that Birkett will not be coming out this year and he will be much missed at Fanling both on the course and in the country but We must content ourselves with hoping that his well known figure will be seen at Fanling ere long.
or
rather expectation, that the reality will not fall short of such Prospects I will conclude my review Fanling Hunt. of the recent past and future of the
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TIENTSIN BEAT SHANGHAI AMERICANS.
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Periso, Oct. 13,
FRIENDLY CRICKET.
Teams from H.M.S. Berwick and K.O.S.B. met in a friendly game on the Indian Recreation Club ground yesterday, and thanks to a cupita! ianings for 34 by Capt. Perfect and 35 from Major Crake, the Soldiers wen by 67 ruBS, The Borderere batted first and compiled 132 ruta. Voca bowled consistently wail and captured 3 wickets for 20 rans
The "senior service" team found good for them and were dismissed the bowling of the Soldiers too for only 83 runs, L/S. Scott was Shanghai were completely out- top scorer with 39 while Reeves į played in all departments. Nichols scored aix of Tientsin's goals. took a wickets for 3 runs apicet.
Moore scored 2. and Smith 1.
The Shanghai scorers were Frank- lin and Rodger.
Seores:
K.O.S.B.
H.M.S. Berwick
RUGBY TRIALS..
SECOND GAME TO-DAY.
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in the Interport Polo Ganic this afternoon Tientsin-beat the Shang- hai Americans & goals to
Grant: forwards, J. A. E. Kendrew, H. F. Akehurst. G... Dale, N. S Loe, E. t. West, W. F. Gammell, R. P. Moodie, B. P. Massey.
The Second Trial game, will be held to-day at 5.15 pm, sharp on Fox; three-quarters, L. Goldman, Club Colours.-Back, S. J. H. the Club ground. The teams will V. W. L. Stanion, G. L. Plummer, he as follows:-
G. Lammert; halfbacks, M. G. Colours-Back," Ř, J. Grieve Mills. J. D. A. Hutchison: for three-quarters. A. D. Coppin, M.wards, J. II. McElner, T. Riddell, D. Scott, H. Y. Koop, C. J. Law; D. L Milne Day, J. E. Henry, S. halfbacks, F. W. Wood, I. F. E. Edgar, Burnell, Wilson, W. E.
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