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#50" were prominently displayed on both sides of the club. The Club Germania has done some useful work in the Colony during its fifty years' existence, and the happy times spent within its walls have not been forgotten by its old members. This was evidenced by the large number of congratulatory messages received on Saturday. They include the following: "Kind wishes and heartiest congratulations for the perpetual prosperity and long life of the Club. Memento to follow. The China Association in Hamburg to the Club Germania Hongkong.
"There was a large company present when His Excellency the Governor arrived about 11 o'clock accompanied by Captain Mitchell Taylor A.D.C. and Captain N. Simpson, his private secretary. His arrival was accompanied by the playing of the National Anthem by the band of the Buffs and he was met by Mr. A. Becker and other members of the Club.
The Governor was Sir Frederick (afterwards Lord) Lugard.
The Club Germania became vacant during the late war, and was subsequently taken over by St. Joseph's College which still occupies the premises, having been in possession since 1918.
Since the war, the German community have again formed a club in Hongkong, having taken rooms in the Telegraph Co's. building (next to the Hongkong Club) facing Connaught Road.
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HISTORY OF THE PHOENIX CLUB.
(All Rights of Reproduction are Strictly Reserved.)
When the history of the old Club, Germania was given, a few days ago, reference was made to the Phoenix Club. This institution had an interesting existence counting its predecessors of over a quarter of a century, and something of its history might be included in this series. After a period of vicissitudes, it moved in 1910 into fine new quarters there for some years. Much of its past existence was referred to by the S.C.M. Post of May 20, 1910, from which I quote:
Once more has the Phoenix Club proudly raised itself above the smouldering ashes of misfortune. An increased rental on top of heavy losses sustained through causes which are too well known to require recapitulation determined the Committee of the Phoenix Club to seek the views of members. There were only two courses open: either to liquidate the club and take a new lease of life under another guise, or to seek new premises and continue on the present successful lines. The meeting was held on Tuesday (May 17) and there was a most gratifying attendance, Captain Branch being in the chair. The proposal to liquidate found only two supporters, the rest of the members "en bloc" supporting the proposal to remove to the new premises in King's Building, on the same floor as the Institution of Engineers, and Shipbuilders. It was considered that the liquidation of the Club would be a hardship on the creditors, that the debt...
CLUBS (28) Continuation.
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#50" were prominently displayed on both sides of the club. The Club Germania has done some useful work in the Colony during its fifty years' existence, and the happy times spent within its walls have not been forgotten bu its old members. This was evidenced by the large number of congratulatory messages re- ceived on Saturday. They include the following: " Kind wishes and heartiest congratulations for the perpetual prosperity and long life of the Club. Memento to follow. The China Association in Hamburg to the Club Germania Hongkong.
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" There was a large company present when His Excellency the Governor arrived about 11 o'clock accompanied by Captain Mitchell Taylor A.D.C. and Captain N. Simpson, his private secretary. His arrival was accompanied by the plating of the National Anthem by the band of the Buffs and he was met by Mr. A. Becker and other members of the Club.
The Governor was Sir Frederick ( afterwards Lord ) Lugard.
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The Club Germania became vacant during the late war, and was subsequently taken over by St. Joseph's College which still occupies the premises, having been in possession since 1918.
Since the war, the German commnity have again formed a club in Hongkong, having taken rooms in the. Telegraph Co's. building (next to the Hongkong Club) facing Connaught Road.
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HISTORY OF THE PHOENIX ALUB.
( All Rights of Reproduction are Strictly Reserved.
This
When the history of the old Club, Germania was given, a few days ago, reference was made to the Phoenix Club. institution had an interesting existence counting its pre- decessors of over a quarter of a century, and something of its history might be included in this series. After a period of vicissitudes, it moved in 1910) into fine new quarters there for some years. Much of its past existence was referred to by the 5.0.M. Post of May 20, 1910, from which I quote:
Once more has the Pheonix Club proudly raised itself above the smouldering ahses of misfortuan. An increased rental on top of heavy losses sustained through causes which are too well known to require recapitulation determined the Committee of the Phoenix Club to seek the views of members. There were only two courses open: ether to liquidate the club and take a new lease of life under another guise, or to seek new premises and continue on the present successful lines. The meeting was held on Tuesday (May 17 ) and there was a most gratifying attendange Captain Branch being in the chiar. The proposal to liquidate found only, two supporters, the rest of the members " en bloc" supporting the proposal to remove the new premises in king's Building, on the same floor as the Institution of Engineers, and Shipbuilders. It was considered that the liquidation of the Club would be a hardship of the creditors, that the debt
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