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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY DECEMBER
ROYAL HONG KONG GOLF CLUB.
• REVIEW“ OF ACTIVITIES FOR PAST YEAR
AT ANNUAL MEETING.
MEMBERSHIP LIMITATION TO BE CONSIDERED. SUBSCRIPTION FOR LADIES.
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Presiding at the annual meeting of the Royal Hong Kong Golf Club held in the board-room of Messrs Jarding, Matheson & Co, Lukk, rosterday 7 A B Stewart (Captain) reviewed at length" the activition for the year ended September 30, 1931,
In the course of his speech Mr. Stewart anid that in the opinion of the Committer a point had been reached when limitation of membership might have to ho seriously considered.
A' suggestion was also made for the payment of a small subcription by the ladies in return for the privileges they enjoyed..
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and cash
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that notion would be postpon-Roaratory's office would be verne ed no longer and our thanks siderably reduced if members would aro dno te Mr. L. Q. Dodwell only take the trouble, to read the fov gatting down to brass tacka new book of rules and regulationa And producing a workable. Lissued during the year This pre~ salome which is now in oporavides answers to great number tion (Applause.)
of the enquiries which members coa- The enddies did not. taketinue to address to the offler, kindly to the new arrange- You may remember that in his monta at. frst, but the schemesporoh at last year's meeting Mr. is now a definite success and a Archhutt referred to the question of great improvement on the pro rebuilding the men's clubhouse nt. vious state of affairs. Lat mo Fanling. In view of the heavy add that only by complete capital expenditure during the year co-operation and sorupulous under review. to which I have al observance by all members of rendy Peferred the present Com "the ruler and regulations, willmittee has taken no arton in the it continue to be so. In this matter. connection, I wish to thank the Kowloon-Canton Railway for their assistance in granting special fares for the caddies sent out from Happy Valley. when those at Fanling were not available.
The incoming Committee may, however, consider the time oppar tune to give this problem. further. consideration.
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The proposal to add another. story to the Ladies Clubhouse is also a matter for future discussion An regards the courses; a great, At present the accommoilation avail- deal of top dressing was done able is insufficient to meet the de- during the summer and not-mand.
withstanding the excessive Plans were prepared 'some time moisture and lack of sunshine LAK so the probient is mainly a I think you'll agree that these financial one.
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Addressing the meeting, Mr. Due to this necessary expenditure. Stewart said: The report and and the repayment of Debuntures accounts liaving been in your hands or Bank overdraft at September for the prescribed period, I pro- 1931, amounted to $24,093.18 Thi pose with your permission, to take, Club's financial position however,
are in excellent condition. Limitation of Membership.. them, together with the auditor's most he regarded as very satisfac
The Now Course hak' edms on
Io the opinion of the present remarkably well and is pro- Committe, we are approaching the Jepors, as read.
tory as at the eloss of the year our Iain glad to be able to report aliquid assets, consisting of stocks,
ing very popular with mem-point where limitation of member very satisfactory year's working. sobot receivable,
bors.. The accents are as usual set out amounted
ship may have to be seriously, con- to $41,739.05. again! I wish to express my thanks to sidered In this connection, it may in considerable detail but a few liabilities, consisting of debentures, the members of the outgoing Com-intarest, members to know that we comments may be of interest. aundry creditors and bank over-mittee for their assistance and to have on our books the names of Expenses have not increased draft, 838.990.38 leaving a surpins operation during the year. I have over 400 ladies of whom ap materially except in regard to the of. $4,703:27:-
already referred to Mr. Dodwell's proximately one third are upkeep of the varicus courses. At
labours in connection with the attacked and the remainder Happy Valley the two greena in
caddie registration scheme and Indy relatives" of members. front of the clubhouse, No. 5 and
would like also to mention Mr. Having in view the congested state had to be relaid as also had No. 4.At Deep Water Bay, most of the
in connection with the supervision Lambert who has done a lot for the Club in a quiet way, particularly
(Continued on. Page.12.) matting, teas, which are expensive, Pre Sale by Public Anotion to plies to the matsheds over the tour DARTICULARS & CONDITIONS had to be renewed. The same ar
of our various motors and mowers and also in regard to our lighting be held on MONDAY, the 147K DAT of
which were blown down in the
systom. As you know, the China DECEMBER, 1991, at 8 r., at the
typhoon. It is proposed to experi Ofoes of the Public Works Department, by Order of His ExcELLENCY THE GOVER- ment shortly with some las expon
Light & Power Co., Ltd, have ex 202, of One Lot of CROWN LAND sive form of matting for teen and
ended their system to Fanling and it is hoped that current will be at Hennessy Road, in the Colony of a suggestion to replace the matshed
available in the near future, To shelters by more permanent struc-
eonform with the regulations, the Hong Kong, for a form of 75 years, with the option of renewal at a Crown tres in also under consideration. In
The year under review, like its Clubhouser lave had to be rewired. Bant to be fired by the Burveyor of this connection, I would like to thank predecessor has been one of erat considerable cost but the more HIS MAJESTY THE KING, for one further Mr. W. A. Butterfield for his great siderable and varied activity. Out. expensive alternative was to renew
assistance to the Deep Water Bystanding events were:- tarin of 75 yeaTE.
our batteries and accumulators sub-committee in connection with
which are almost worn out. PARTICULARS OF THE LOT, these and similar matters. At Fanling, a great deal of top dress. ing was done during the summer months.
} No. of Sale.
30T Prvjuj
Locality-
No. 3392.
Between Inland Lola Nos 2802 and 1804,
Hennessy Road.
Registry No.
G.
Boundary
Measure-
monte.
Aa par
valo plan
Contents in
Square feet.
Annwal
Benta).
{-Upset Price."
About
3.
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020:21
Increased Membership.
Ay regards revenue, subscriptions. are up due to increased, member- ship. Green fees were raised dur ing the year but are still on the low aide compared with similar charges at other clubs. e
Demand for "lockers bas increased and more are being provided this year. The return from Lodging A/c at Fanling shows an improve- ment which I hope will continue
As regards meals, wines, etc., the urnover owing to the low dollar, shows au increase of 33.1/3 per cent.. with corresponding increase in praßt. percentages remaining up- proximately the same an before,
Turning to the P. and L. Ale von will note, that the amount of bad debts is again insignificant, a, lows of only $20.73 on a turnover of
2010-20 being remarkable and reflecting great credit on Secretary's office.
PARTICULARS & CON Auction 18 of the Balo by Public Auction to be held on MONDAY, the 14TB DAY of DECEMBER, 1931, at 8 r.., at the The special item of 835.30 repre- Officer of the Pablo Works Department. sent a loss due to the offerta of an by Order of Hia EXCELLENCY THEnterprising gentleman who visited GOVERNOR, of One Lot of CROWN Happy Valley and Deep Water Bay LAND at Tai Kok Taui, in the Colony of Hong Kong, for a term of 78 and signed chits in a certain mem- years, with the option of renewal at she's name to that amount. Crown Rent, to be fixed by the Surveyor frand was fortunately discovered of HIS MAJESTS THE KING, for one before, it had, one very far and the further term of 75 years. -
papetrator paid the penalty, but not the chits, in due course.
No. of Bale.
PARTICULANS OF THE LOT.
Boundary
Locality,
Kowlood Inland Lot Registry No.
No. 2695.
Junction of Torg Mi Road and
Mong Kok Road.
G.
Mousure
monte.
As per
saio plan,
Coutante in
24,980.
Square feet.
Annual
abogy
PUBLIC AUCTION.
458
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The
Turning to the Balance Sheet. You will note that debentures to the 13 value of 820,000 wero redeemed dur ing the year and the amount out standing including accrued interest is now only 92,399. It was co- sidered advisable to write off to Reserve A/c the cost of the New Course Extension and Gun Club site as these cannot be regarded as assets. The latter was resumed by Government when the consolidated lense of the ground at Fanling, r forred to Inter. was arranged,
Capital expenditure during the year amounted to 836,833.37, made up as follows: Fanling
37,440
PARTICULARS & CONDITIONS of the Sale by Public Anotion to be held on MONDAY, the 14T DAY of DECEMBER, 1981, at 3 P., at the Offcas of the Public Works
of Department by Order
THE GOVERNOR, of One
BROWN LAND at Wong Nei Chung, in the Colony of Hong Kong, for a term of 7b years, with the option of renewal at a Crown Rout to be fixed by the Burrayer of His MAJRITY THE Kue, for one further form
of 75 Form
PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.
No. of Bale,
Begistry No.
Locality.
Lot No. 3291..
Near Inland
Lot No: 3102, King Kwang Street.
Boundary
Measure.
!ments.
N. 3. EV
Aa per
sale plun
Contants i
About
by subs
F6%'%
Junury
Rental.
New
Course Exten-..
sion, etc,811,077,00
Eess. Det amount
recovered from
Govt. for cost of land
8.352.69
$.3,025.34 Happy Valley, New Club-
house, and Furniture... 28,091.23 New Moxer-less sales Sundry items
Before concluding my remarks on the accounts, I would like to take this opportunity of expressing our their kindness in providing new thanks to the Ladies' Section for curtains. cratonnes, et, for the Clubhouse and the upstairs room at main room in the Fanling Ladies Deep Water Day. will agree that the improved ap- pearance of the rooms is most noticeable.
I'm sure you
Year Reviewed.
1. Formal opening of New Course by H. E. the Governor on De ember 8, veferred to by the Captain in his speech at last year's meeting.
2. Opening of new Happy, Valley Clubhouse which, I am pleased to say, has resulted in increas ed play and additional re-
venue,
The signing of a consolidated lease for all the ground occupt
The Catering.
of appreciation of the work of Mr "I would also like to put in a word
and Mrs. Kerr. The condition of the courses is a tribute to the con- stant care and attention given to thom by Kerr, who has also nusist od in every nossible way in eon- nection with the new enddie scheme.. Mrs. Kerr deserves great credit for the most efficient and successful way ed by the Club at Fanting.in which she has looked after the The position is now clear and catering Dept. In this connection, simple, whereas previously we might explain that the profit on held lenses over certain parts meals at Fanling FLS shown, of the land and owned other8,837.13, is gross and after dedict odd lots.
ing relative overheads, the balance 4. We had a visit from the famous Mrs. Kerr's economical management.
remaining is small. It is due to professionals, Cruickshank and that notwithstanding the increase Melhorn and a large number of in price of most commodities, we members and others took ad have been able to keep the price of vantage of the opportunity to the principal meal see what an easy game golf tiffin, at the low figure of 81.30
nt Earling, really is to experts. While Last but by no means least coties on this subject. I may mention the "Secretary, who has been of the that Larry Montes a well-reatest possible assistance to me
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known professional is here for
the winter season.
during my year of office. The ordi
He is a first-class player and ary men:ber has little idea of the Lencher and I hope members has to be dealt with in the Serre-
great amount of detail work tha will take full advantage of thetary's office. I'd particularly like opportunity to acquire further to thank Col. Matthews for the time knowledge of the art of Golf. and trouble he took in connection
3. Caddie Registration Scheme..with tha Caddie Registration As you know this has been schema and its success is due, in no discussed in previous years, small measure, to his efforts. He but for various reasons, the gars on tenve next year and I am necessary action has never been glad to say has accepted another taken. The present Commit- agreement for a period of four tee, after considerable discus-years from March 1932. I might sion, came to the conclusion mention that the work of the
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