President: Hon, John Goodnow (U.S.
1-General).
Vice-President: Rev. C. E. Darwent, M.3.
Committee: Messrs' H." Mackenzie, Anderton, C. W. Mormon, A Hill, T. Web Hon. Treasurer: J. F. Bromfichi.
Hon, Alfred Cunningham, 'THE coMMITTEE's Revert for 1898-9, The Committee have much pleasure publishing their anrwal report and accounts for the year ending March lst, 1899, reorganisation of the Club last which comm the season under has pre very satisfactorily, th in regard to its share of local sport and its membership. The Club has embraced Cricket and Football, and during the next season it is intended to include Tennis. The membership at_present stands at sixty-two and the Committee trust to see a largo increase during the present season, With regard to the accounts it will he seen that the 0 pay its way, though the cricket gear took up a good de of the income. During the next season the cricket year will have to be replan increased, and tennis nets, elecy will have to he purchased. This the Committee hope to accomplish with satisfactory results.
Cricket. It may interest the members to know that the Cricket season was fairly suecessful in results, and taking into consideration the limited number of cricketers the jab numbers in its ranks, and the still more limited number of good cricketers, the result of the season's matches is gratifying. The Club hope to do better during the ensuing season, 9 matches were played, of which 4 were won, 4 lost, and 1 drawn.
Foothall.—"The principal feature of the Rangers has been Football and in this sport the Club has done exceedingly well, The Rangers have played more matches than any team in Shanghai, altogether 21 games, won 1, Tost 8 and drawn 1 The average is very good, and during next season it has already been docitied to go in for a systematic tr ud one of the best homo players in the tea he appointed trainer. Several good football ers joined during the season, and the Rangers ere able to put a fairly efficient team on the field. The Committee recognise the however, of the team being thoroughly coach: ed, in position and combination, The fwtailers are hopeful of the future.
The Institute Scheme.—On the proposition of the Hon. Secretary the Committee hax considered the possibility of meeting " need that is obviously apparent, that is the form: tion of an Institute, 10 partake of character of headquarters for the Club and also to provide a place where the members can spend an evening with physical and mental profit and recreation, It is purposed possible, to raise money for this amongst the supporters of the Club, and to start in a very modi to the possible suber The new Com mittee will take the matter actively in hand.
The Committee beg to thank H. J. H. "Tripp, Eeq,, for his kindness re ground arrangements during the Season, and also the Recrea Ground Committee for permission to use the ground.
The Annual General Meeting will be held in the Shipping Office, U.S. Consulate-Ceneral, April Sth, at 5.30 p.m. Members willing to serve on the Committee for the must communicate their names jay, April 4th.
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