Old Hong Kong-5 — Page 219

Old Hong Kong 昔日香港 All AI Reviewed

CLUBS (21). (Continuation)

218

of those present at the inaugural meeting will hardly be remembered by the present generation, but the fact remains that they were true pioneers in the realm of sport in this Colony. Their first chairman was Mr. W. T. Mercer, and the name of the club at that time appears to have been the "Victoria Regatta Club". Twenty-nine names were handed in on that memorable July 11, and the annual subscription was fixed at $5. The next important item to be discussed was the holding of the first club regatta,

After many difficulties had been overcome, this was held on Thursday and Friday, October 11 and 12, 1849, and from the accounts of this meeting some excellent sport appears to have been witnessed.

On October 12 and 13, 1933, I published two long articles on the history of the Victoria Recreation Club. Most of the information contained in these articles was obtained from old naval records, kindly placed at my disposal by the Commodore.

The long contact of the V.R.C. with the Navy (1874-1907) may be safely put down to the club's proximity to naval property. Since the first direct reference to the Club in the naval records appears in the files for 1874, little information could be obtained of the Club's activities prior to that year.

Quite recently, I came across further data relating to the foundation and growth of the V.R.C. The first meeting was held on July 11, 1849. The Club will therefore celebrate its 85th anniversary next Wednesday.

The names of those present at the first meeting would not be remembered by the present generation, but the fact remains that they were true pioneers in the realm of sports in this Colony.

The first chairman of the V.R.C. was Mr. W. T. Mercer, who later became Colonial Secretary. The Club was at first known as the Victoria Regatta Club. Twenty-nine residents of the Colony handed in their names at the first meeting as intending members and the annual subscription was fixed at $5.

The meeting decided to hold a regatta as the first public venture, and after many difficulties had been overcome, this was held on Thursday and Friday, October 11 and 12, 1849. From all accounts the regatta was a pronounced success.

Having had what one might term "a good send-off" the club began to be considered of some importance in the Colony. For a time the members co-operated whole-heartedly with the Committee but after a few years interest began to wane and the Club was dormant for a time.

In June 1860, only eleven years after its formation, a meeting was held to consider the revival of the Club. The meeting bore fruit and the Club again made solid progress.

Among the secretaries who served from this time until the early part of the present century, the following did splendid work, Messrs. T. J. Linstead, J. M. Vickers, Cecil C. Smith, Lyall, C. D. Keer, A. McLeod, J. Stewart-Lockhart, W. Legree and E. W. Stevens.

In 1904, Mr. F. Lammert was elected secretary of the V.R.C. On the occasion of the Club's sixtieth anniversary he was interviewed by newspapermen and it is interesting now, in view of the proximity of the eighty-fifth anniversary, to reproduce part of the interview.

Edit History

2026-05-02 13:24:17 · NVIDIA / meta/llama-4-maverick-17b-128e-instruct

Live

View comparison

AI Proofread

CLUBS (21). (Continuation) 218 of those present at the inaugural meeting will hardly be remembered by the present generation, but the fact remains that they were true pioneers in the realm of sport in this Colony. Their first chairman was Mr. W. T. Mercer, and the name of the club at that time appears to have been the "Victoria Regatta Club". Twenty-nine names were handed in on that memorable July 11, and the annual subscription was fixed at $5. The next important item to be discussed was the holding of the first club regatta, After many difficulties had been overcome, this was held on Thursday and Friday, October 11 and 12, 1849, and from the accounts of this meeting some excellent sport appears to have been witnessed. On October 12 and 13, 1933, I published two long articles on the history of the Victoria Recreation Club. Most of the information contained in these articles was obtained from old naval records, kindly placed at my disposal by the Commodore. The long contact of the V.R.C. with the Navy (1874-1907) may be safely put down to the club's proximity to naval property. Since the first direct reference to the Club in the naval records appears in the files for 1874, little information could be obtained of the Club's activities prior to that year. Quite recently, I came across further data relating to the foundation and growth of the V.R.C. The first meeting was held on July 11, 1849. The Club will therefore celebrate its 85th anniversary next Wednesday. The names of those present at the first meeting would not be remembered by the present generation, but the fact remains that they were true pioneers in the realm of sports in this Colony. The first chairman of the V.R.C. was Mr. W. T. Mercer, who later became Colonial Secretary. The Club was at first known as the Victoria Regatta Club. Twenty-nine residents of the Colony handed in their names at the first meeting as intending members and the annual subscription was fixed at $5. The meeting decided to hold a regatta as the first public venture, and after many difficulties had been overcome, this was held on Thursday and Friday, October 11 and 12, 1849. From all accounts the regatta was a pronounced success. Having had what one might term "a good send-off" the club began to be considered of some importance in the Colony. For a time the members co-operated whole-heartedly with the Committee but after a few years interest began to wane and the Club was dormant for a time. In June 1860, only eleven years after its formation, a meeting was held to consider the revival of the Club. The meeting bore fruit and the Club again made solid progress. Among the secretaries who served from this time until the early part of the present century, the following did splendid work, Messrs. T. J. Linstead, J. M. Vickers, Cecil C. Smith, Lyall, C. D. Keer, A. McLeod, J. Stewart-Lockhart, W. Legree and E. W. Stevens. In 1904, Mr. F. Lammert was elected secretary of the V.R.C. On the occasion of the Club's sixtieth anniversary he was interviewed by newspapermen and it is interesting now, in view of the proximity of the eighty-fifth anniversary, to reproduce part of the interview.

Baseline (Original)

CLUBS ( 21 ). ( Continuation ) 218 of those present at the inaugural meeting will hardly be remembere‹ by the present generation, but the fact remains that they were true pioneers in the realm of sport in this Colony, Their first chairman was Mr. W. T. Mercer, and the name of the club at that time appears to have been the " Victoria Regatta Club ". Twenty nine names were handed in on that memorable July 11, and the annual subscription was fixed at $5. The next important item to be dis- cussed was the holding of the first club regatta, After many difficulties had been overcome, this was held on Thursday and Friday, October 11 and 12, 1849, and from the accounts of this meeting some excellent sport appears to have witnessed. On October 12 and 13, 1933, I published two long articles on the history of the Victoria Recreation Crub. Most of the in- formation contained in these articles was obtained from old naval records, kindly placed at my disposal by the Commodore. The long contact of the V.R.C. with the Navy (1874-1907 ) may be safely put down to the club's proximity to naval property. Since the first direct reference to the Club in the naval records appears in the files for 1874, little information could be obtained of the Club's activities prior to that year. quite recently, I came across further date relating to the oundation and growth of the V. R. G. The first meeting was held on July 11, 1849. The Club will therefore celebrate its 85th anniversary next Wednesday. Quibe-resently-I The names of those present at the first meeting would be remembered by the present generation, but the fact remains that they were true pioneers in the realm of sports in this Colony. The first chairman of the V. R. C. was Mr. W. T. Fercer, who later became Colohial Secretary. The Club was at first known as the Victoria Regatta Club. Twenty nine residents of The Colony handed in their names. at the first meeting as inten- ing embers and the annual subscription was fixed at $5. The meeting decided to hold a regatta as the first public venture, and after many difficulties had been overcome, this was held on Thursday and Friday, October 11 and 12, 1849. From all accounts the regatta was a pronounced success. For Having had what one might term " a good send-off " the club began to be considered of some importance in the Colony. a time the members co-operated whole heartedly with the Committee but after a few years interest began to wane and the Club was dormant for a time.. ૐ In June 1860, only eleven years after its formation, meeting was held to consider the revival " of the Club/ 'The meeting bore fruit and the Club again made solid progress. Among the secretaries who served from this time until the urly part of the present century, the following did splendid ork, iessrs. T. J. Linstead, J. M. Vickers, Cecil C. Smith, Lyall, C. D, Keer, A, Mcleod, J. Stewart-Lockhart, W. Legree and E. W. Stevens. In 1904, Mr. F. Lammert was elected secretary of the VIR.C. n the occasion of the Club's sixtieth anniversary he was inter- viewed by newspapermen and it is interesting now, in view of the prosimity of the eighty-fifth anniversary, to reproduce part of the interview.

2026-05-02 13:24:17 · Baseline

View content

CLUBS ( 21 ). ( Continuation )

218

of those present at the inaugural meeting will hardly be remembere‹ by the present generation, but the fact remains that they were true pioneers in the realm of sport in this Colony, Their first chairman was Mr. W. T. Mercer, and the name of the club at that time appears to have been the " Victoria Regatta Club ". Twenty nine names were handed in on that memorable July 11, and the annual subscription was fixed at $5. The next important item to be dis- cussed was the holding of the first club regatta,

After many difficulties had been overcome, this was held on Thursday and Friday, October 11 and 12, 1849, and from the accounts of this meeting some excellent sport appears to have witnessed.

On October 12 and 13, 1933, I published two long articles on the history of the Victoria Recreation Crub. Most of the in- formation contained in these articles was obtained from old naval records, kindly placed at my disposal by the Commodore.

The long contact of the V.R.C. with the Navy (1874-1907 ) may be safely put down to the club's proximity to naval property. Since the first direct reference to the Club in the naval records appears in the files for 1874, little information could be obtained of the Club's activities prior to that year.

quite recently, I came across further date relating to the oundation and growth of the V. R. G. The first meeting was held on July 11, 1849. The Club will therefore celebrate its 85th anniversary next Wednesday.

Quibe-resently-I The names of those present at the first meeting would be remembered by the present generation, but the fact remains that they were true pioneers in the realm of sports in this Colony.

The first chairman of the V. R. C. was Mr. W. T. Fercer, who later became Colohial Secretary. The Club was at first known as the Victoria Regatta Club. Twenty nine residents of

The Colony handed in their names. at the first meeting as inten-

ing embers and the annual subscription was fixed at $5.

For

Having had what one might term " a good send-off " the club began to be considered of some importance in the Colony. a time the members co-operated whole heartedly with the Committee but after a few years interest began to wane and the Club was dormant for a time..

ૐ

In June 1860, only eleven years after its formation, meeting was held to consider the revival " of the Club/ 'The meeting bore fruit and the Club again made solid progress.

Among the secretaries who served from this time until the urly part of the present century, the following did splendid ork, iessrs. T. J. Linstead, J. M. Vickers, Cecil C. Smith,

Lyall, C. D, Keer, A, Mcleod, J. Stewart-Lockhart, W. Legree and E. W. Stevens.

In 1904, Mr. F. Lammert was elected secretary of the VIR.C. n the occasion of the Club's sixtieth anniversary he was inter- viewed by newspapermen and it is interesting now, in view of the prosimity of the eighty-fifth anniversary, to reproduce part of the interview.

Old Hong Kong-5 — Page 219

Edit History

Comments

Private Research Note