1918-10-16 — Page 6

R.H.K. YACHT CLUB.

PARCELS POST.

Annual General Meeting. "Necessity of Accurate` Customs

The annual meeting "of the Royal Hongkong Yacht Clah took

Declarations.

The Postmaster General of the.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1918.

QUE DAY

A Massage from Klog George.

The Hoa. Colonial Secretary: nävises, as that the following message from His Majesty the King has been received ;→→→

Tork Cottage,

Sandringham,

Norfolk,

The Hongkong Post Office place last evening in the Club isnes the following:- Bose at North Point. His Excellency the Officer Admin- United Kingdom complains that On the occasion of Our Day, istering the Government, the Hon. much trouble and delay in at

1918. I have much pleasure in Mr. Claud Severn. OMG present experienced in olearing Cross and the Order of St. John congratulating the British Red: (Commodore of the Clab) presided parcele from abroad through the on the magnificent work they over the meeting. Amongst those British Customs in consequence in conjection, have achieved who were present were Commo of vague and inaccurate Custome during more than 4 years of dore Garner, BN., Messrs. D. K. declarations... Blair, A. Denison, H. 8. Rouse, lo order to avoid such delay, warfare and in expressing the R. Sutherland, P. M. Hodgece it is necessary that the particulare confident hope that their efforts Capt. Arthur and Mr. B. E. on the relative Customs declara may continue to receive from my MsaDougall, the Hon. Secretary:tion abould be fall and precise is people

the Snancial support The Chairman asked the all details, and, as far as possible, which they require. By persons! Secretary to read the notice con- in accordance with the classifics-

observation in the United vening the meeting.

tion of the British Castoms tariff, Kingdom and on the Western After this, the minutes of the In the case of parcels contain Front I am convinced the appesi Inet meeting were read and con-ing articles of different kinds the of the joint committee for funda.

18 *010 exact quantity of osch kind of

then jastified by the manner in which they carTY article should be stated.

out their widespread and re- ponsible labours in oo operation with the medical services of the

firmed unsaimonsly.

"In moving the adoption of the reports and the balance sheet, the Chairman said:I heard jast now, read in the minutes of lat year, that I said then that the bearty welcome as a member forces. In Flanders, France, Italy accounts presented at the sonus! of the Club from whom we and Malte, in Palestine, Macedonia meeting last year were the most hope to have mach assistance, sad Egypt, Mesopotamia and Eset astisfactory in the history of the (Applause). As regards his parti- Africa sud in Russis, Roumanis Clab, and I can only repeat that cipation in the sailing I am and Siberia the joint societies have haea "dark relieved the suffering, healed the atatement with regard to the fold that he accounts which are in your hands horse" in the shape of a boat, of sick and eared valuable lives sc-day. They are the most satis peculiar rig, a sort of hush bost for the service of the Empire in fBotory that the Club has ever which will tax the ingenuity of war and peace. They have aleo able to give welcome had and they show not only that the Sailing Committee to class been the Club is in a good financial and bandiosp. However we will satistance to our allies and in position but also that it is well wait and see. I also wish to wel-making provision for the sick patronised by the members sad ie come back amongst as our old and wounded have not for essentially alive. With regard to friend Mr Frank Smyth. He has gotten the prisoners of War the expenditure, the high bathing come back full of health and whose privatione they have done expenses as compared with last enthusiasm and I hope that this mach to alleviate. But it most year are due to the cost of erec: year we ball see Queen Bee be remembered that peace even ing the pier and the matched leading the way, that is shortly when declared will not bring a dressing rooms on the lawn, which behind Oncne, in the racee. oeegation of the work of the have been a great convenience, (Lugbler). After two years as hospitals, and indeed the de- and to the erection of extra shower Commodore of this Club I desire mand on the resources of the batha and the purchase of a num to retire from that position Red Oroas ber of towels. These last two items and I thank

the

must inevitably members continue for some time after are what we describe sa DOD- of the Olab for the great aeriet hostilities have ended. Impressed recurrent expenditure. On the ace and forbearance during these I am by the, vest obligatione income side the large increase in two years which I bave held the which must still fall on the joint subscriptions is due to the greater ponie wuch more personally for

position. I feel that I might have societies I have much pleasure in number of bathing members. The balance sheet shows that the the Clab than I have done, but I Club bae over $1,400 in hand and am glad to think that owing to the energy and Bathusisem of

that the property is in good order. Blair and Mr. Carpenter and and has been written down to those sesccisted with them the Estisfactory figures. The report of the rowing committee shows Club is in such a very fatisiso- that there was considerable tory condition. I beg to move the adoption of the various reports activity during the year and bat for misforiane in the race at the and accounts and balance sheet for the year ended August 31st.

opening oraise our represents-

tives would have won both (Applause). foar oared races. They were The adoption of the report and leading by a considerable distance talance sheet was carried unani- when the rudder line broke and mously. Mr. Gale according the even then they only just lost the motion.

contributing the anm of $10.0004

(Signed) GEORGER. AND L 11th October, 1918.

HONGKONG DEFENCE

CORPS.

Orders for Infantry Battalion issued to-day by Major H. A. Morgan state-

DAIRY FARM NEWS.

There is no substitute for any Dairy Product

FRESH MILK

is both Food and Drink.

Children must have it--adults should have it

FRESH CREAM

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10-DAY'S NEW ADVERTISEMENT.

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TO-DAY'S

ADVERTISEMENT.

FRENCH GOVERN- MENT LOAN 1918.

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(Rente Perpetuelle 4%) Price of issue Frs. 60:80 yielding a net income of 5.65% Bearing interest from the 16th October 1938:

"D" Company. Friday, 18th October.-5.30 forrection of Arme, Am-

Subscription list will be opened) p.m. manition, Eqipment and Uniform on the 20th Oct. 1918 and closed at Headquarters. Dress Helmet on the 20th November 1918. (or topee), tasio, shorts, puttiee, Further particulars on applica greatcost (en banderole) rifle, belt,tion to the

BANQUE INDUSTRIELLE DE CHINE 5, Chater Road. M. ROUET de JOURNEL.

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race. The absence of so many of The Chairman proposed Mr. sidearms, pouches, waterbottle and the younger men from the Colony E. Satberland as his successor baversack; 50 rounde ball am- now makes it difficult to get in the office of Commodore, This (munition to be esrzied.

crews but it is hoped that some races will be arranged during the poming season. If only the Bath ing Committee could arrange for the tider to be a little kinder in the

was seconded by Mr. A. Denison sad carried ananimously. The Chairman then presented Mr. R. Sutherland with the Commodore's burgee and badge of offics

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TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS.

afternoon there would be no cause (presented by Capt. D. A. Lak-MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. to complain, but we cannot have mankoff, of the Russisa Volunteer

everything. The morning tides are Fleet) and vacated the chair, S.S." PROVIDENCE,” Tery good and I believe a large which was assumed by the new zumber of the bathing members Commodore. bave availed themselves of these

The Chairman returned thanks

tides during the summer. Our for his election and said that be best thanks are due again this year to Mr. Carpenter for all the hoped the members would keep the Club going and incresse trouble he has taken with the

ita · indaence. in Hongkong. arrangements for bathing mem- bera and for restoring with the accorded a hearty vote of thanks, The retiring Commodore wsz sid of paint the house with the

appreciative referencea being green shutters."

It is really made to his valued services.

·labour of love with him and 1} should like you new to record's Mr. MacDougall was re-appoint- to him with ed Hon. Secretsry and Traseurer soclamation. (Applause). In con The committens were elected. nection with the sailing season as follows:

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NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. cisco Consignees of cargo are hereby notified that all Goods are EE Steamship the success recorded is greatly Yachting Committee.-Hon.

being landed at their risk into the

“CARMARTHENSHIRE," -10 the indefatigable Mr. Cland Severn, Capt. labours of Mr. Blaiz. His en Arthur, Mears. A. Denison, D. KIT 15, HEREBY NOTIFIED hazardous and/or extra-hazardous

sealed tenders, in Godowns of the Hongkong and having arrived from the above thosism and self sacrificing work Blair, A. B Lows and "Capt. duplicate, which should be clearly, Kowloon Wharf and Godown ports, Consignees of cargo by are of the greatest value to the Aitken.

marked " Tender for Medical Company, Ltd., whence and/or her are hereby informed that all Club and though I should not Bowing Committee.-Meiste. Department Contract," will be from the Wharves delivery may Goods are being landed at their like bim to know that we consid E. W. Carpenter, H. R. Northey.

received at the Colonial Secret-be obtained

risk into the hazardous andfor ary's Office until NOON er him indispensable, as it might H. S. Roast, L. Hell, Mr. THURSDAY, the 31st October. the goods have left the Godowns. Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf ef No claim will be admitted after extra hazardous Godowns of the affect his natural modesty, he Ormetend and Commodore 1918, for the supply of Aerated and all goods remaining un- and Godown Co., Ltd, whence gore as neer being so se homes Garnet.

Waters: Bedding and Clothing; delivered after noon the 21st, and/or from the wharves delivery being aan. 1 would also like you The question of provision of Beers Spirits Wines etc; Spirit October, will be subject to rent. may be obtained. to second a vote of thanks to Melipa for both small and large of Wine; Chemicals. Drugs, All claims against the steamer

Goods not cleared by the 23rd Blair for his very great services, hosle wa raised at the meeting. Surgical Instruments, and Sun- must be presented to the under Octcher, 1918, at 5 pm, will be beacólemstion. (Applause), and the Cheisman sanounced that dries Furniture, etc Milk, etc.; signed on or before the 25th subject to rent.. When "Hr Lughlin left we the Committee would bear this Provisions, Suzdries; and Wash Cetober, or they will not be All broken, chafed and dem. bad to find a per Honor important question is minding: (Schedules Nos. 1 to 10) recognized. aty Secretary and Treasurer The opening date was fixed for rent for the period of Depart. All broken, chafed and damag the downs, where they will be IS and I am glad to say that November 8, it was remarked, ent for the period of one year ed Goods are to be left in the examined by Messrs. Goddard &

bonghia Mr.Mendougall we found that on October 26, and November inclusive.

from the first of January next, Godown, where they will be Doug as, ga 23rd October, 1918, examined on the 19th October at 1 AM Claims against the * man who was very diffident 2 there were other public fance Application should be made to at 10 am. by the Company's steamer must be presented with- about his power to do the work; tions.

the Colonial Secretary's Office Surveyors, Messrs. Goddard &in 10 days of arrival otherwise he has been of great assistance This concladed the menting. for the necessary forms of tender. Douglas.

they will not be recognised. to os in a time of some difficulty The following General Com- All other information may be

No Fire Insurance will" be and would ask you also to record mittee was suber'quently appoint. obtained from the Principal

affected by us in any case what- Mr. Macdougall a vote of thanks ed-Commodore V. G.Garner, Civil Medical Officer at the Civil

ever by acclamation. (Applause). We Capt. Arthur, L. Hall, R.G.A., Hospital.

Bills of Lading will be counter- have present at this masting for Mesare. E. W. Carpenter. A.

signed by rate s

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Hongkong, 15th October, 1918.

the first time Commodore Gurner Denison, B. E. MacDougall, E. B. Principal Civil Medical Officer. and I would sek you to give him. Northey, D. K. Bisir.

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