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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.

GOLF CLUB ANNUAL MEETING.

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EXTENSION OF COURSE AT FANLING.

VALLEY CLUBHOUSE.

Two important resolutions were approved at the annual meeting of the members of the Royal Hong- kong Golf Club held in Messrs. Jardine Matheson's Board Room last evening. I was decided to authorise the Committed to pro- ceed with the formation of alne extra boles d Fanling and to nequire additional land for this purpose, and to erect a Club house. at Happy Valley@

Mr. Greenhill, who presided over the meeting, was supported by the. following members of the General Committee: Messrs. L. R. Andrewes, HUIreland. K. S. Morrison, J. D. Kinnaird, N. 1. Smith, H. G. Sheldon, C. L. Sandes and Licut-Colonel B. D.

Matthews (Secretary).

the adoption of the report and 20- counts as presented, and in doing so Thould like to congratulate the mem- bers on the excellent position of the Club.

This is, of course, the result, | primarily, of the patronage by mem- born and subscribers and so long as the Club is well supported it stands a good chance of maintaining its ox- cellent position.

It must be remembered, however, that is only one side of the caso and it requires to be supplemented by good management. In this respect the club is fortunate and the thanks of members are due to the hard- working secretary and staff.

I have no particular remarks, to make about the accounts, excepting to say that, the form in which they are presented in excellent.

I have much pleasure in seconding the aduntion of the report and de

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The motion was unanimously carried:

The New Captain.

In proposing Mr G. S. Archbatt for the captaincy, the Chairman said.- Mr. Archbutt was largely Instrument al two or three years ago in making Proposing the adoption of the Re- the arrangements for combining and port and Aceminds the Chairman said: running of the secretarial and trea- When yn did me the honour to sury duties of the Club which have elect me Captain a year ago, I said proved very satisfactory. It seems a that I hope to be able to give as good opportunity for him to look into good a report as you had just then these and see if they can be improved received. As a matter of fact the up, more expécially ne it is possible becounts show an even better, pusition that the Club may be going in for un- and I think we inay congratulate our-

usual expenditure on the two schemes selves on a satisfactory year.

to be proposed presently. It is in The profit for year is $5,075,31 the interests of the Club that the after allowing $8,86834 for deprecia-captain shall have served on the coin Lion, and setual profit ér $14,833.05 nitter. It helps towards mouth zun- compared with $12,810.70 for the ning in general, Mr. Archhutt is also n previous year.

good golfer, though perhaps he has not been seen so much at Fanling the last year or two, owing to repeated neences from the Colony on buntness and leave. Altogether I do not think you could put your affairs into better hands and I therefore have pleasure in proposing him as captain.

Our liquid Assets (Stucks, Accounts Rorrivable and Cash) at the end of our financial year exceed our actual Liabilities (Debenture A/e and Sun dry Creditors) by $4,008.80, an im. provement of 20,770.80 ah compared with 30th September 1928, when the Liabilities exceedod Annela by $2,072-

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"Turning to the Working Account, there are few items ralling for com- ment compared with the previous year:

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This was seconded by Mr. T., Sį Whyte Smith and the proposal was carried with acclamation.

In returning thanks, Mr. Archbutt said he would do his best

The Auditors.

Meming were re-appointed auditors Manara Percy Smith, Seth and

at a remuneration of $1,200.

The Committee.

Wages have increased by $591.30. Maintenance shows a rise of $2,203.51, but includes the cost of the matshed at Happy Valley ($2.500) sa that on ordinary working this item would have decreased by about $300. There is very little difference on upkeep of Courses and the items under the head- The following were elected to the ings of Papers, Prizes, Printing, Ad-Committee.-Messrs. L.. It. Andrewen, vertising and Repairs show a total E. Davidson, L. Gr S, Dudwell, J. W. reduction of $1,461.06. Subscriptions Franks, L. S. Greenhill, H. U, Ireland, remain about the same, except na re- J. D. Kinnaird, K. S. Morrison and garda abrent Members, where there N. L. Smith. is slight falling off. Green Fees have declined by $304 and Lodging

New Course Extension, Account by $545. On the whole this account shows an improvement of following resulution: "That the Com- The Chairinon next proposed the

Our Trading Account shows an in- mittee he authorised to proceed with creased profit of $2,520.00. This in the formation of nine extra holes at almost entirely due to receipts atanling and to acquire additional land Fanling, Happy Valley and Doen for this purpose, and take all other Water Bay showing little differenec.

necessary steps." lle said:

$908.40

The Drop in Exchange.

As regards the profit on sale of Wines &c., if this is to be maintained I fear charges will have to go up owing to the drop in exchange. The presunt quarter has been provided for by Inying in a large stock old rates, but it will have to rest with

your Incoming Committee what

arrangement enn be made for the future.

The amount written off as bad and doubtful debts ($226,88) is. Iurgoly "doubtful" and it is hoped to recover n considerable portion."

I do not think that there are any other Items in the accounts calling for comment, except that there is no reason to anticipate that the next two or three years will be less profit able, particularly as the year under review and its predecessor contain considerable expense in connexion with Jonve to England for the Secret ary and Superintendent respectively.

As regards the Courses they seem En have been as popular as ever and In spite of the drought do not appear

have suffered to any extent. There is however the question of water. The pipes leading from the Government main get corroded very quickly, as the water supplied in un- Alteral. We had hoped to get them cleaned, refald and where necessary larger pipes substituted this last sunimer. Owing however to the Water Authority's staff being moro than fully occupied on much more Im- portant matters the work had to bo left over, but it is hoped to have it seen to next spring.

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Tipping of Caddies. Your Committee wish me to men- tion the perennial subject of caddles, The practice of Upping, much as it la to be deplored has apparently come to stay. You are asked however to consider your fellow members and keep this practice within bounds, Ten cents should be ample recompenso In addition to the regular fee.

"It in with regret that we have to record the deaths of the following members: Capt. R. Innes, Dr. F. Pierce Grove and Messrs. J. Bucha nan, E. V. Reli, D. MacLaren, G. E. Stewart, H. P. White and L. M. Whyte.

You will no doubt remember tint at the last annual meeting It was proposed to endeavour to "lengthen present Committed have not found the new short nine hole course. Your

this practicable and it was also found that there was a general debire amongst members to retain this short course as it stands......

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WEDNESDAY,

I believe there are quite a number of members who at present refrain from going out on Sundays and Hol days simply because of the congestion and these could then be accommodati ed.

I think there is little else that 1 can say on the matter except to thoroughly recommend the scheme. which I feel sure you will not regret If carried out.

An Urgent Matter.

The resolution'was seconded by “Mr. A. II. Ferguson. He urged that bx- tension was the right step to take as the course was absolutely congested every Sunday. Starting times were

omg up and linde renched 12.30. They might be starting at three o'clock in the afternoon and perhans at eight o'clock at aleht in future the opinion that the cont of the land (laughter), Mr. Ferguson expressed

was very reasonable. There was A tendancy for the game of golf to be. come more popular. He was glad that new members did not have t wait nine or ten years before they could get into the Club as was tha case in some places.

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Mr. Ferguson said he was sure that the extension would make a consider. able difference. He thought it would be very nice for the Golf Club to ha able to go on allowing meinbership to increase rather than to put a stop os membership and thereby prevent younger members from Laking golf. The Committee ought to ha encouraged in its proposal and be urged to go ahead at once. It was an urgent matter and he considered it was essential that whole-hearted support should be given to it. (AD- plause).

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The proposal was then put to the meeting and was carried.

Happy Valley Clubhouse,

The Chairman proposed "That the Committer be authorised to acquire a site and erect a Club house at Happy Valley and to enter into all contracts and take all other steps necessary for this purpose and also to borrow for the Anid purpose a sum not ex ceeding $30,000 to be secured upon all or part or the property of the Club In auch manner and at 'such a rate of interest as the Committee shall in their absolute, discretion think fit." He said:

owing to the re-building of the Standa You are all doubtless aware that

and Stables at Happy Valley Die Jockey Club were obliged to withdraw the free quarters which they had as kindly provided un for many years.

It was ithpossible to find suitable a temporary quarters near so, as permission from Government to erect measure, your Committee obtained

a matshed to accommodate Happy Valley players. This of course in not of Club a very satisfactory form fire and typhoon. house with all the risks of damage by

We have to consider that there ar 100 members of the Junior Section

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who, can only use the Happy Valley course. Besides these there are 43 Rentrleted Members, who only Happy Valley and Deep Water Bay. and in addition there are quite a num ber of ordinary full Members, Sub- seribers and their Ladies who use the

course, particularly in the summer.

Your Committee have approached the Government with a view to our having a more, permanent building and, though we have not received the Six years ago a proposal tú udd un-official notification, I understood Chat other nine hofes to the old relief nine there is little doubt but that we shall was put forward and turned down at be able to rebuild on more or less the Annual Meeting and instructions the old site. Granted that we can given that it was the wish of members use this or any other suitable site the that funds should rather be conserved question remains to be settled as to towards erecting a new Club House. whether you are in favour of bulld If it was the intention that the fundsing a club house at Happy Valley, for a new Club House were to be where we have not had our own pre- accumulated by saving cash, I am mises since 1017. It is probable that afraid you are still a long way off a considerable increase in profits will getting the necessary sum together. accrue in the futuro if we have a'com. fortable and sultable building of our

In the meantime the congestion of the courses is getting worse and worke and you have only to look at the list.j of starting times published weekly to the Old Course, which is full size. see the demand there is to play on

In view of this and believing that the general feeling amongst members is somewhat different to what it was six years ago, your Committee has gone carefully into the question. the only satisfactory solution lies in They have come to the conclusion that adding nino holes to Nos, 1-9 of the New Course, leaving the short nine holes (10-12) intact.

The Scheme.

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We have therefore taken this op portunity to inquire your wishes and, should you decide to have a new club house, it is necessary for you to authorise the Committee to borrow the requisite funds as and when re quired.

We have received_designs for a building which should meet our ro about $20,000. In addition we must quirements, the estimated cost being allow for fittings and furnishing and to be on the safe side your Commit tee consider they should be authorised to try and arrange to borrow up to $30,000. It is not anticipated how ever that so much will actually have to be borrowed as if the next twe

to find part of the sum ourselves.

You are being asked to approve the scheme and authorise the expenditure as and when the site is available.

The scheme, of which many of you have probably seen a sketch in the Club Housen, is to start off from a years are normal, we should be ablo tee near the present 2nd green of the New Course so that the 3rd fair- way will run almost parallel to the present 16th. The remainder of the new holes would be in an area to the South West and a return made to al- most the same starting point, the present 2nd and 16th greena. The present 3rd hole would thus become the 12th. A full size course of rather more than 6,000 yards can thus be obtained and from my knowledge of the new ground, which I have been over many times during the last eight years, I think you would get a very interesting and sporting course with little if any duplication or similarity in the individual holes,

in seconding the proposition, Mr. 3. W. Franks said he did so, with pleasure. As far as Happy Valley was concerned, he thought it was de airable that they should have a Club house there because ladies used the the Chairman had pointed out there course quite a lot in the mornings. As

use any other course. were 100 junior members who did not

Lost Balls.

After somo discussion, during which the Chairman assured members As there are two important subjects

there was little likelihood of the gumo being interfered with, the

ro- to come up for discussion presently

The ground required to carry this solution was carried. I will not keep you longer. I should out would cost about $3,000. The however like to thank the Committee actual work of clearing, draining. for their assistance during the past turfing &c. should not cost more than year cipecially, Mr. Kinnaird, who $10,000. say $12,500. at the outside.

Mr. Oscar Eager referred to the this year, as in others, has put in So that for $15,000. at most, (this is practice of caddies finding practically lot of work at Happy Valley. Mr. not a big sum compared with the new balls on the course and taking Kinnaird knows more about the run-profits we made this year) you would and selling them at the International ning and difficulties of the Happy have these additional holes and have Club for twenty cents and suggested Valley Course than anyone. Our at your disposal at Fanling two full somHe said that players usually something should be done to stop thanks are also due to Messrs. W. A sized 18 hole courses and a short re- Butterfield, B. 3. Lacon, C. R. M. Young lief nine. and C, E. Holmos for kind assistance

in various ways and to Messrs. The time required to carry out the

Jardine. Matheson and Co. for so kindly lending us this room.

I now beg to propose the adoption of the Report and Accounts as pre- sented and when this has been duly seconded, I shall be pleased to answer to the best of my ability any questions members may wish to ask.

Excellent Position.

work greatly depends on the weather, but I think that the proposed holes would be ready for play, though some what rough, two years heneo.

Kave

caddies ten cents for finding their balls after they were lost but they had discovered they could get twenty cents at the International Club and. now took them there.

The Chairman mentioned that a letter had been written by the Secre autome there are several change-operate in stopping this practice,

Granted that you approve tha

y asking the International Club to which the then Committee would be and he hoped they would be able to

secure that co-operation.

able to arrange.” For instance, com- petitions alternately on the Old and New Coursen. Four-ball matches on lists for both courses and so on,

Thanks to the outgoing Committee,

works, concluded the mosting.

TO-MORROW In seconding, Mr. G. S. Archbutt only one course at a time. Starting particularly the Captain for his hard

said. I have pleasure in seconding

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