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GOLF CLUB MEETING

LADIES' CLUB HOUSE EXTENSION

on

the

DECEMBER 21. 1935.

may join the Junior Section at Happy Valley.

Travel Association

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popularit

Tho Committee aro co-operating with the Travel Association with a vlow to enabling tourists to make uno of the Club's Coursen on week days more easily than in the case at present. members will agroc I am sure that that it is our duty to as we con,

the A profit of over $10,000 working account for the past in so far as our golf courses are con-

of the Colony which I am ended September 30, was reported at in Bo the annual general meeting of the corned, can be done at little, if any, | to members and with Royal Hongkong Golf Club held in the Board Room of Messrs. Jardine, probably a very welcome addition to Matheson yesterday afternoon. Mr. our revenue. Stanley II. Dodwell, Captain of the Club,

presided.

I should like to take this opportunity of thanking the member who wishes

use the Chairman were the to remain anonymous for kindly pre- | members of the General senting a cup for the competition held

nt' the

time of the Silver Jubilee, Committee:Hon. Mr. N. L. Smith, Mesars, G. 8. Archbutt, T. J. J. Fen-which was won by Mr. W. J. S. Key, Our Articles of Association havo wiek, D. J. Gilmore, A. F. Llanaman,

be A. Macfarlane,

amended and

and provision has been the Ritchie, R. D. Walker and Lieut-Col.

entrance fee in the case of those who E. D. Matthews (Secretary).

leave the Colony within a year of Joining the Club as full members. The number of Life Membora allowed has also been increased and the Club may now have ten soch membora- two more Life members were elected

A. K. Mackenzie, A. {le for a refund of part of

Mr.

Captain's Speech

S. H. Dodwell (Captain) addressing the meeting, said, in part: The period under review has not

been 11 good one for Hongkong generally and it should

09

como as pleasant surprise to members to find that we made a profit of $10,816 on ot our working account

against $10,480.24 last year and are able, after heavy providing for our comewhat

transfer $1,127.58 to depreciation, cur Reserve account.

this year.

Local rules have been amended on one important point-the treatment of balls on the green with mud on them, and plugged balls on the green.

Third Parly Risks

Your Committee have also taken To make a few comparisons, sub-out a policy of Insurance against Risks. They had been are down by $2,790. This Third Party Risk seriptions are

for some

but having nequired life is cover be this Polley the Club

or default through the negligt claim arising members, I would warn all members, subscribers and visitors that it does

us not necessarily follow that they are immune from claims. An injured party, I understand, might suo the Club or the individual member, or might sue them jointly.

is due to resignations having been looking for a suitable policy more numerous than usual-actually years simple and comprehensive

uno was not fortheeming until recent eighteen, and 1 good many more members have left the

Colony for good,

as memberships, remain on our books absent members. Nine members have given up their playing memberships and becoma non-playing members, The number of full members présent on September 30 is 21 less than last are not year. These figures very reliable as many, as absent on September 30 havo re turned, or will return to the Colvay and our resident playing membership Lo-day is probably about 600.

Wow how

to

Ladies subscriptions continue increase slowly, and now amount to over $10,000 per annum, a point ! ask to bear

In mind when con. Fidering to

later, the proposal to spend a moderate sum on alterations to the Ladies' Club House.

We had a visit from some Ladies of the

Australia League this Foun year.

Club hoped that a number of them would visit Fanling, but un- fortunately only four of them could do R They were taken out by members of the Ladies Section and enjoyed their visit grently, though the weather was rather hot.

Collection of Accounts

'The Secretary's Agreement expires early next year and the Committee have renewed it for a further term of four years. The Committee aware that there are some members

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The Lodging account shows a ser ious

drop of $600, mainly at the Men's Club House where receipts under this hend were down by nearly $400 or about 30%. I might also mention who consider the, Becretary at times that recently at one week-end we had a little severe and somewhat lacking applications for rooms from five bo concerned with the couples.

As regards expenditure. Wages at Happy Valley and Deep Water Bay show an increase due to an extra "Boy." Fanling shows a decrease,

may

to refuse at the Ladies' Club House in tack. In so far as the severity of

Maintenance Lower Maintenance is considerably lower everywhere, especially at Fanling where the drop is nearly $8,000. The decrease is due partly to the fact that at the end of the year 1033-4 all liner, cutlery, crockery, etc. at Fanling were gone through very carefully, and all necessary replacements were made before Mr. and Mrs. Hitchins arrived.

accounts, should like to bring to the attention of any who consider that they have been unduly pressed in this matter, that the Committeer feel that the Articles of Association leave them no latitude and must be adhered to and they have so instructed the Secretary.

As regards the other complaint, it is one which I know to be quite un- Intentional and therefore susceptible to treatment. The keen interest which Colonel Matthews takes in the welfare of the Club and the efficient way in which he handles the various were also one or two other departments connected with its run-

items in

in the 1933/4 ac-ning is, I think, eloquently borne out! counts such as 7287 for well boring, by the satisfactory position in which $1,104 for repairs to roads near Club wo find ourselves to-day in spite of Houses, $1,043 for Box spring mai-ntisfactory result may be due to the depression, for however much this tresses in the Ladies' Club House.

Com-

There a

As regards the upkeep of Courses, watchful eyes of successive Happy Valley_i........

Deep $187 down,

П mittees, very great deal depends Water Bay is about $400 up, but AB

upon the Secretary. It is therefore we had to spend over $1,000 on the the unanimous opinion of your Com- stream bed, that is not so bad. mittee that it is in the best interests Fanling where we made two new

of the Club to retain his services for greens in the previous year, is $1,800 a further period. (Applause). down In spite of large amounts spent in returfing the third hole on the New Course, and part of sixth hole on the Old Course and a considerable in-

Committee, to the Sub-committee and Our thanks are due to the General especially to the Greens Committee A who put in a great deal of time in crease in bunkers, drainage etc As connection with the improvements to upkeep of courses includes all ground Fanling, as well as to Mr. Butterfield staff wages, repairs and running costs for his work in connection with the of machines, fertilizers, sand etc., the Deep Water Bay Club House and he I'm afraid there will be a fairly large given amounts spent seem not excessive, but proper control of the stream that has

bill for repairs to machines in this yours. current quarter.

will

Jy.

O much trouble in former

It is extremely gratifying to find

I think the majority of members the Club holding its own so well un-

der present conditions. agree with the that in spite of

I now beg to propose the adoption the necessity for economy in upkeep, of the report and accounts, TAP- the Fanling courees continue to im

plause). prove every year, and it is to be hoped

Mr. A. Sommerfelt seconded and that they may be still further im the proposal was carried unanimous- proved next year when I should like to see "pimples" abolished altogether,

Mr. Dodwell Re-elected and some of the holes given a little

Propusing the re-election.

of Mr. more character. Pimples, in my Stanley Dodwell as Captain the Hon. humble judgment are дя great a blemish on a golf course us

Mr. N. L. Smith said:~A year ago they ara anywhere else, and the removal of and the honour, as outgoing Cap them from the first fairway, not only tain, of proposing the election of Mr.

Dodwell Stanley

for the port of Cap. improves the first hole, but gives a lain. To-day it is my great pleasure better first impression of the whole

to that propose is re-election Course,

office for 1936. There have in the past been occasional cases of the same person being elected Captain several occasions, but never, so far as I know, in sucessive years. I am sure that you will all agree that the distinction of setting up such a pre- decedent could not possibly come to preciated to the extent of $5,800. anyone more suitable than Mr. Dod However at the present moment these well. I will not repeat what I sald investments are worth within $2,000 last year of his merits as a golfer, of what they cost us and the market as a business man

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perhaps most note that wo could not possibly do better year worthy in that it is the first one in than re-elect him sa our Captain and which we have had the services of it is with the greatest pleasure that Professional. The selection of a now propose him for that office. suitable man for this post was ren- (Applause), dered particularly dimcult' because Mr. R. D. Walker seconded and the we required him Lo have a

a wife proposal was carried with acclama.

The outgoing Committee considered | ing room, would cost about $14/15,000. qualified to fill the roll at Fanling Elon.

the question of major alterations and The two worst bed rooms, No. 3 The Committee formerly played by Mrs. Kerr Wo

additions to the Ladies' Club House and 4, will he enlarged considerably have now had Mr. and Mrs. Hitchins The following were elected to which would increase the bedroom and will have their own bathrooms with us for about 14 months and in serve on the Committee for the of accommodation and improve the dres. which will be entirely at the disposal the opinion of your Committoo, we suing year-blessrs. G. S. Archbutt, sing rooms and dining room. In view of the occupants of the rooms, and may consider ourzelves fortunate in E. Davidson, T. J. J. Fenwick, A. K. of the bad times through which the will not, as at present, be required for securing their services.

Mackenzie, K. S. Morrison, K. 5 Colony is passing,

of Robertsan, A. Ritchie, A. Sommerfelt

felt the expenditure

I regret that the news we get of and R. D. Mr. and Mrs. Kerr iA not good. The former'a condition has not improved,

I think

"On the keto the Chairman. As an

alternative ended. is

a very much needed Improvement.

Percy

they

a moderate sum

that ladies using the dressing rooms. decided that perhaps

members will agree that this $70,000, could not be

de and I would like to soothe necessary Smith, Seth and Fleming were spent on the

Clab might once more paint out that the subscriptions now, amount to contemplates incr

increasing the size of about' the dining room to the extent of the there subscriptions were originally area at prosent occupied by the introduced it was mentioned that it veranilah 10 feet deer with a lower modation for ladies, which so far has verandah," building a new cocktail was hoped to provide better accom roof, and making the present two not been done day an

Mr. G. S. Archbutt beconded and small dressing rooms into one large one with access from outside the din- the proposal was carried. *

while. Mrs. Kerr's health is un seconded by Mr. A. Ritchie, Messrs. I recommend thand floor of the Cinexpenditure authorised. Perhaps

With a view to encouraging the appointed auditors at a remuneration House. This modified scheme, which ladica 10.000 a year and that when ·

Ladies' Club House

fortunately alam none too good, young player, of whom there are many of $1,500 per annum. more than formerly, your Committee has increased the privileges to boys The Chairman: Your Committee between the ages of 16 and 18 to the are of the opinion that there is at pa extent that they can now play at sent no prospect of proceeding with Fanling with a member on all days the scheme for a new joint Clubs except Saturdays, Sundays and Holi Houno at Fauling. Funds are being days on payment of groen fees and nocumulated, but slowly.