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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,

ROYAL HONGKONG YACHT CLUB.

REVIEW OF PAST YEAR'S

WORK

A comprehensive review of the past year's work and the present position was given at the 24th annual general meeting of mem- bers of the Royal Hongkong Yacht Club, which was held at the Club House, North Point, yesterday, under the chairmanship of Mr. A. L, Shields (Commodore). was a large attendance.

There

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 1928.

E. Brenda: E3. La Cirala: E4. Isis: EB. Norseman EO, Queen Boe: E7, Irene: E6. U and 1: E2. Feathers: E10. Typhoon: E11. Conquette: E12. Curlew: E13. Grouse,

"C" Class: C1. Plover: C2, Ladye Jean: C3. Oenone: C4. Helen: C5. Snipe: Co. Dorothy II: C7 Imogon: C8. Chinook, C). Tavy II

The alteration has the desired effect of stimulating intercet in racing amongst owners of the lower cruiser yachts and it is to be hoped that this change combined with the new handi- capping system will have on even increased effect in the future.

- Handicapplug.

Throughout the season a great deal

CORRESPONDENCE.

AVIATION IN JAPAN..

handicapped by the meagre supply of water from the existing standpipe. For the fifth Ruccessive year wo have been able to enter full teams for the 2nd Division of the Lawn Bowls League. The league fixtures this season are excessively lengthy consisting of 10 matches and have been seriously interfered with on ac- woather so that count of inclement we shall not be able to complete our Into October.

Sir-You récently published programme until well So far we have played 12 matches particulars of a Japanese Air and have three wins le our Line between Osaka and Shang This an improvemont over sensun and shows the continued in nl, and gave details of test torest in the bowls section of the flights that were being carried

out. Club.

[To The Editor of Hongkong Telegraph.)

There is a popular idea in the Colony that the Japanese make bud aviators, and are not suited to

The substance of the report was as of attention has been given to the wataon and Co., Ltd.) and gamos make a success of air ventures.

follows:

We have entered a team for the annual competition for the Spy Reynl Cup (presented by Messrs. A question of the system of handicap. 3.

Other com- ping. For the "Facing" classes next are just commencing.

что progress

Club's season, handicaps will be based on petitions in Ard

On presenting the accounts to mem- bers, the general committce- pleased to report on a successful year but regret to record the depar members, Mr. A. W. Van Andel and Mr. F. G. Vaux.

ture from the Colony of two valued whilst for cruisers, handicaps on the challenser been carried out to I spent two years in Japan with":

His Excellency the Officer Adminis tering the Government, the Hon. Mr. W. T. Southorn, C.M.G., kindly ac cepted an invitation to become an

Member of the Club. Hmost successful dinner was held in the Club House during May when the drawing of the Club's Derby Suvepstake was made and the op- portunity was taken to make a pre- sentation of a souvenir to Mr. Vaux on his departure from the Colony.

The two races for the Trevessa Trophy were held during the year; the first being won by the Java China Japon Line and the second by the Douglas Steamship Company. Slight- ly better entries than usual were ob- tained for these races but the com- mittee feel that the number is below what it should be and take thie op- nak members to help to portunity popularise this part of the Club's activities.

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The Articles of Association were amended during the year to allow of. the Club subscription being raised from $2.00 to $3.00 per month. The im- mediate increase was one of 60 cents only since it was felt that the extra revenue so obtained would be auf clent at present to put the Club on a Hound basis, without unduly taxing its members,

Following on A communication from the Admiralty a sub-committee was appointed during the year to consider the Blue Ensign question, The initial dificulty of getting yachts registered preparatory to applica- tion for Admiralty Warranta been dealt with and the com mittee Have pleasure in announc

Ing that yachts of Club members will be measured and registered by the Authorities at half the regular reca and it is hoped that all members awning yachts will take advantage of this concession and make applich- tion for Amiralty Warrants on the forms which can be obtained from the hon. Becretary,

Cups Presented.

form over the past several years' Singles Championship and the Singles experience for each boat concerned Handicap for the Frank Smyth

Cup. A ber of minor repairs and al- Time on Time System will be adopted. For the Intter, the Club'e thanks are

terations have lue to Major Greig, R.E., who has a great deal of time on thin spant work, the par

past season the results for the Corrected times in several races brought the boats together within a matter of seconds, thus showing that the Committee's work has already met with some reward.

We are

In view of this. I ehould ba grateful if you would publish this idea, in fairness to the Japanese. letter, as I wish to dispel such an I sponk with some authority, as the Naval Air Service, assisting with the organisation and adminis these services have been the fore-

the Club house during the year and we have pleasure in being able to It is interesting to note that during report that the Club premises are in tration of their flying services, and fair state of repair and no other work was considered essential.

The library has been well patronis-runnera of their proposed com-

mercial aviation. ed during the past year.

.The Japancao make very good very grateful to Mr. and Mrs. Shields who contributed 80 novels to the new pilots, they are willing learners, organisers, have an book case. And we also thank capable Messrs. Croucher and Lenfesty for mplitude for detail, and their the books they have given. Gills in pilots rank as first class. money ar kind are always welcome.

Chairman's Speech.

With view to putting the ladies sailing races on a more equitable basis, it was decided during the sea- con that ladies competing in the La Ladles Championship Races should be merbem of the Club, and that

In proposing the adoption of the the racing fee of $6.00 for each en- trant should bo

made.

On account report and accounts, the chairman of the decision being made after the saidAs the report and accounts SCANON find started, it

it was not en-have been sent to members I propose forord, but will become operative for to take them as read. the forthcoming season.

Soveral week -end eruises were made the season and were enjoyed during by all those who took part. It is to be hoped that these events will be repented. nt lonat as often in the forthcoming season.

Reference to the printed reports gives a very good idea of the Club's activities during the past year.

The sailing programme has now to be carefully drawn up to enable the Championship races and other events to be fitted in to the time at our dis posal. Sunday matches are increasing In number and boat carnera are assur. It is to be regretted that the yachted of a very full season. "Benito" was lost at Wal-hei-wel, last year, but apart from this the Club

The Fleet.

loet remains intact.

Consequently

They have established their air- craft Industry on sound lines, and produce many reliable, safe, and well designed aircraft, and I can no TOAKON why ace aeronautical enterprise under- taken by thom should not be an Immediate success.

any

In conclusion, I should like to add, I am not alone in this opinion; the pilots (British) who were in Japan at the same time as myself will bear me out, as they hold exactly the same opinion, having gained it by experience.-Yours, etc.,

R. VAUGHAN-FOWLEL

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The activity of the rowing section is very gratifying and we hope for a good turnout at the opening cruise on tions they ought to be on a very good The income dorived during the year November 10 to see the fours and wicket for some years to come,

Concluding, Mr. Sutherland sold he under review from the Charter of Ty pairs races with our old friends thro

would like to encourage the incoming phoon is shown on the accounts, and Canton Rowing Club,

I would remind members that the commitee to develop the good feeling approximates very closely to $40 a

Canton crews will be entertained at existing between the services and the month, This is not quite up to ex- pectations, but the prolonged series a dinner to be held in this Club house Club in the way of rowing and sailing. of wet werk ends we have had this on the 10th November at 8 o'clock. It was not only good for the Club but summer probably affected her earn- Members and subscribers are request for the Colony generally. They wore "It is interesting to note that thee to send in their names as early as lucky in having good military men keel of the new yacht "Wanderer" ling possible to enable scaling arrange lant season and they hoped that such

would be the case in the future.. been Inid down by Mr. Grist who ments to be made.

We sent a team of four to Shanghai

The report and statement of ne- found that his "Brynhilde" was be recently on the invitation of the counts wore adopted. coming unseaworthy. the cruisers will be the same in num Shanghai Yacht Club, but unfortuni-

The following officers wera olgeted. bar for the next season although it.ately, typhoon weather and heavy rain is probable that "Denone" will not be interfered with the programme which competing in any future Club events, could not be completed. Wo hope to

visit from Shanghai Commodore, Mr, A. L. Shields; Vice- 4820

Commodore, Hon. Mr. A. C. Hynes: We were unfortunate in losing dur-have a return ing the season two old and staunch yachtsmen in the early spring

The accounts as you will note, ahow Rear Commodore, Mr. H. G. Rouso; of the Club in Mcesra. A. del-ami. F. G. Vaux

Both a small excess of expenditure over Sailing committee-Commodore Pear 4834 On the departure of H.M.S. From Van bisher the officers and ship's company members are so well known that it is income, but entrance fees amounting son, R.N., and Mesura. F. J. Easter- presented the Club with a silver cup, not neressary to relate here detalls to $1,020 have as usual been added to bronk, C. E. L. Grist, V. Goulborn, F. which it was deelded should become

of their wide and various activities Reserve Account. The past year had D. Tracy, Major Grieg, R.E., R. O. the trophy for the series of sailing on behalf of the Club. We merely the benent of the increased subscrip- Sutherland and J. R. L. Stanton, races between the Royal Navy and wisir to show our appreciation for the tion during the last quarter only, and the Club. Another enn was also pre valuable assistance they both have the additional revenue should improve sented to the Club by the 4th Sub-been willing at all times to give us, our account for the current year. marine Flotilla their departure. The Bye "Fours," three "Pairs," and Your committee much regret that

result

of recent overhaul, was decided that this should be Tub

our gallant Vice-Commodore, Colonel the trophy in the rowing event for are now in a fit condition, and the H. B. Gunn, is leaving for home next service units versus longs.

three akiffs

Akiffs have not appreciably le-month, Colonel Gunn is a keen Turning to the accounts, we are teriorated. The Club badly need an Carinthian and has been very actively pleased to report sume improvement other "Four" and two "Pairs." The interested in the Club since his ar on last year's account though there Club possess four sets of ears (four rival. He is probably the only bache still remains a deficit on the

arrived in Hongkong warking. The excess of expend's per set) and three pairs of sculls, Alor who ever

in and condition: a number of old with a pram! I would explain that over income amounts to $414.78 oars have had to be scrapped lately. It is n pram dinghy and when there is against $780.79 last year, the requi- Arrangements were made for five site depreciation having heen written sets of second-hand ours to be pure real sailing to be had, I believe off equipment, boats and bowling chased at Cambridge, through the Colonel Gunn can beat to windward in a grass field with a mandarate (Laughter and ap- green and overdue accounts provided kind offices of Dann Swann's father: amount of dow. for. In making a comparison it It is to be regretted that the Scots must, however, be noted that this year, fiuards have been transferred to plause.) there were no

regatta expenses, Shanghai: their koanness did much for which accounted for $541.39 of the rowing in the Club, The departure

of 1927 defielt,

Mr. R. M. Jack, late Rowing Captain, who has been transferred, la also regretted,

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After an interval of eight years, Canton have accepted an invitation to row against the Club in "Four and

The entrance fees, which have, as customary been added to Reserve Account show at $1,025' a decrease of Interest and, activity in the rowing $200 compared with the previous year. section has shown a gratifying in Trevesna Trophy expenses are erense during the season under review, higher by $150.59, but the Committet boats having well patronized through consider the Club is well compensat-out the summer. ed in the increased interest in this

is an excellent competition, which nually growing more populareriptions

During the year the were raised from 1st June by $5 per annum, but though the club has not yet fully benefited by the increase the Committee trust next year in this way to cover the whole of the ex- penditure of the Club making it en tirely self-supporting.

Sailing Committee.

air events at the opening cruise.

I wish to thank Colonel Gunn on behalf of the Club for all he has done a Flag Officer and as a member of the committee.

Mr. Stanton has carried on the sailing secretaryship for a year and we are obliged to him for all the hard work he has done. Ila has had to sak to be relieved and Mr. Grist is carry- ing on.

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In this connexion, Mr. Shields remark- than the kern. Interest taken by Mes. Rouse and said that the Club was very much indebted to her (applause).

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It in satisfactory that Ewo once report and statement of accounts, Mr. ACROSS THE STREET

more have a four in training, but it 0. Sutherland said he wished to is a matter for regret that Way-associato himself with the expression forng have dropped out of the hong of thanks extended by their worthy Commodore to all the officials who had raees during the past season.

done such, yeoman service during the past year. They all knew what the work entalled and that it necessitated

good deal of self-sacrifice.

Bowls Committee.

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