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ROYAL-HONGKONG- YACHT CLUB.
A SUCCESSFUL YEAR. Capt. T. Arthur, the seling Commádure, presided yesterday at the annual meeting of the Royal Hongkong Yacht Club. There was a good minber of members prascht, and the following Committée mem- hers: Commodore Grace, Messrs E. W. Carpentor, H. S. Rouse, D. II. Blake, D. G. Logan, R. C. Moncrief and Mr. A. Kitchio (Hon. Trens).
In proposing the adoption of the! roport and accounts, the Chaltung said they all regretted the absence of Mr. D. K. Blair, the Commodore. I had been his privilege to Jendenvour to fill his place sinen be left. However, he was not without hope of seeing him in the chair on a tuture ocension.
He had to mention the absence. jul two very old members of the Club, both of whom served as Commodore, the late Mr. Frank Sayth and the Into Hon.. Mr. A. R. Lowe. Such men as these were not easily replaced, and in them the Club and Jest two of 10108t generous and valued
members.
The past season had been one of the 108t successful in the history of the Club. It เยค worthy of note that anly two nights age four of | their oldest darmen were Keen returning from a cruise in the dusk, one of their number stating that it was his first time at the our for fourteen years (Laughter).
Season's Activities.
The report of the Sailing Com- mittee showed that the bout owners hat a most interesting and varied programme ul events to sail off during the season and the racing was full of interest from start to finish. The ladies races were dis tinctly popular and were Sory keenly contested, and it was hoped that as nil,elasser of boats were of lus wiled Ning them this roting;
MONDAY, October 27th, FRIDAY, 31st. senson, record entry would la
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It would be the duty of the in- coming Committee to arrange for the Macao Race for a cup promised Thy Mr. G. H. Patts, mid he had even letter from Shanghai sug- gesting an interport ce with The members of the Royal.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25, 1924
EARLIER TELEGRAMS.
THE COMING ELECTIONS.
London, Oct. 24.
Mr. Baldwin received an enthuelastic sendoff, at Euston on his doparture on a tour of Scoiland and North England lasting till poiling day. Ife sent as a message to his pupporters the words of his old school song, "Ping up you fellows,, play up." Mrs. Baldwin sent a message to the women, "Work to keep Britain for the British."
Mr. Macdonald in a speech at Cwmndos declared that the Liberala had sold themselves and unless Labour was returned to Parliament in full force, the country was going into the hands of, dangerous reaction which would affect the whole of Europe. There was not only the danger of protection but the danger to Internationa! pence, the budget, etc. The country would be running a grave risk if the Conservatives wore returned.-Reuter,
GERMAN POLITICS.
Berlin, Oct. 24- Herr Hergt hus resigned the leadership of the Nationalist party as a result of the campaign of the extreme wing, which is, enraged at the failure to secure entry into the Cabinet. The German Nation- alist directorate has entrusted Herr Winkler, A member of tho Prussian diet with the leadership, and elected Admiral Von Tirpitz a member of the directorate-Renter.
THE NEW CABLESIHP.
London, Oct. 24.
The cableship Cable is leaving for Singapore on the 25th, she is fitted with all the latest devices and has a carrying capacity of 500 miles of cable, a speed of twelve kuots and a range of 6,000 miles, She is capable of repairing faults in a few hours-Reuter.
GERMAN MUNITION SHIP.
Durban, Oct. 24.
The German munition ship Nordmark recently seized by the Customs has been released and is leaving for Batavia without u) portion of her eargo. The utmost secrecy is being maintained regarding the ship and her cargo and her ultimate release.-Reuter,
THE NOBEL PRIZES.
Stockholm, Oct. 24.
The Nobel Prize for Medicine and Physiology for 1924 has been awarded to Professor Willem Enthoven,, of Leyden University.— Reiter,
THE EMPIRE EXHIBITION.
Capetown, Oct. 24.
The Government of the Union of South Africa has decided not to participate in the Wembley Exhibition of 1925.-Reuter
The Rowing Section of the Club He assured inembers that as far as was in a very flourishing condition, was concerned the interests of and the all round average of the Club would always he looked Towing in the curios, events after. (Applause).
competed for during the senson
showed unmistakable improve- nient.
Officers Elected
The following officers were thign
The Bowling Sretion was also going strong and its popularity elected increasing. It had been suggested that in future the monthly subscrip.
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Vice Commodore.-Mr. F. W.
tion of a dollar which the bowling Carpenter: Rear-Commodore, Mr. members pay in addition to the A. Is. Shields.
Club fees be discontinued, and this Yachting Commitler-Comrno- he recommended for the consideradore Grace, Capt. A. Davison, tiou uk the new committee Messra. H. S. House, E Cock, (Арріште.)
N. Craucher, L. Quist, P. M. Hodgson and II. L. Adanis. valuable Rowing Committee-Capt. Fan- cett, Messrs. D. C. Logan, B. L. Moncrieff, O. Enger, Forsyth, ind Dr. E. P. Minatt
He expressed thanks and ap.
previation for all the Services rendered by various members in the carrying out of the Chab's activities and affairs.
Commodore Grace. The Chairman thanked Bitchie and Mr. Rousa their strenuous work
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Bowling Committee.--Messrs G.R. Edwards and S. T. Willinn- Mr. son.
for Mr. A. W. Tekle was appointed SC Hon Serrotary and Mr. A. Ritchie retaries during the Just year. Hon. Treastirer. (32) the pro Mr. Ititchie. owing to pres position of Mr. D. C. Logan a sure of other work, was giving up vote of thanks to Mr. Ritchie, for the secretaryship, but he had kindly his past services, was passed and Loffered himself again as treaturer. recorded on the minutes.
There was one other, that himself
us acting Commodore and the Committen and,members of the
The Handicapping Problem.
Club wished to thank, and that was On the meeting being opened to Commodore Grave. He would pot graeral discussion, Mr. A.
H.
be with them much longer and as Shields raised several yachting he band, since being a member of matters. He proposed that there the Club, identified hitself with all be a Handicapping Committes op- sport in a cheerful and energetic pointed, which could be made up of manner, he thought it was up the Commodore and Vice Commo- to them to have their apprecindore, the Sailing Secretary and one tion recorded at that meeting, owner from each of the cluases. (Applause).
Protostr, be continued, was a vexed He thanked, on behalf of the question. A good many who took Committee and members of the up aniling bad not had a great deal Club, the two gentlerson who wol of exporicaco and year after year kindly audited the accounts,
they had the samo diffleulties aris.
The Chairman then opened the ing and he wished to suggest that a subject of the election of a Rear record of protests and rulings on Commodore for the Club. He then be kept for refereume. The considered it a good thing if the samo points constantly came up Articles of Association permitted it and formor decisions would be of The Club had grown a great deal interest and assistance. and really needed another ng Mr. H. S: Ilonse said he was officer-and of course another cupi
certain this Sailing Committed (Laughter).
Commodore Grace then proposed would welcome the appointment of that Capt. Arthur be alooted Cow Handicapping Committee. He know the Sailing Secretary would. modore for the coming year.
(Laughter), As it was a member's Capt. Arthur WAS woll known and there was 110
need for his bost was given a handicap and ho virtuos to be mentioned; they bad would immediately nak whether. the Secretary thought his bont was all soon how offleieat he was.
The motion was seconded by Mr.the Shamrock. (Laughter).
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8. T. Williamson and carried un-agreed with the protest suggestion, and thought it could be orfanged Animously,
Replying, Capt. Arthur, said it to koop 'n record of them and the philip gave him gront pleasure to sovepl the honour and ho esteemed
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The matter wɗa Inforred to the 15 *it a great privilege to serve the Club, incoming Committee.
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