Pavilion on Monday afternoon last, when the following gentlemen were present Messrs. H. G. Gardner (Captain, in the chair), A. Shewan, C. E. Anton, Hf. J. Tripp (Hon. Ground Secretary), A. J. Wicks (Hon. Treasurer), C. A. Kdwards, R. H. Hunt, W. H. Anderson, D. Camp: bell, G. E. Tucker, W. Bell, C. win, B.D. Bruce, H. Crombie, J. Graham, C. Biron, H. Wileockson, V. H. Lanning, H. E, Shadgett, W. Winston, F. B. Pitcaim, C. M. Bain, EH. T. J. Blount, and C. H. Godfrey (Hon. Secretary).
'The Chairman said that the first business before the meeting was the consideration of the Committee's report and stazement of accounts. 'These had been in members' hands for some time and might be considered satisfactory. It would noted that they had redeemed debentures to the extent of $750.55, and she subscriptions amounted to $2,728. Although a debit balance of $341.10 existed, as an offset they had in hand a considerable quantity of gear which they hoped to dispose of to tip numerous new members who were expected to join during the next season. They must thank Messrs. Tripp, Bell, and Wood for the handsome presents they had made to the Chih, and Mr. G. B. Tucker had very kindly offered a silver "cleek" for a cap competition among the lady) mem-bors, (Applause.) He did not know of anything else that called for remark, but would be glad to answer any questions to the best of his ability.
No questions being asked it was proposed by the Chairman, seconded by Mr. Shewan: "That the committee's report and statement. of accounts for the past year be adopted." Carried unanimous!
The Chairman—Tho next business was the election of the Committee for the ensuing year. Mr. Arbuthnot, after many years of golf and residence in China, had found the attractions of "up country" too strong to permit of him giving to the Club that amount of attention that a committeeman should, and had Aecided to retire. Ho therefore proposed that Messrs. H. G. Gardner, A. Shewan, EH. Anton, H. J. H. Tripp, A. J. Wicks, J. Cooper, O. Biron, and C. H. Godfrey should form the new Committee.
This proposition was seconded by Mr. Graham and carried unanimously.
This terminated the business of the ordinary meeting, and the Chairman said t Special Meeting might be proceeded at once. The first item of business with regard to the alteration of corta rules. The existing rule 2 limited the membership of the Club to 175. It had been found that conditions had altered greatly since that rule was passed, and it was proposed to expunge it. There were so many gentlemen now playing yelt in Shanghai' and anxious to become members of the Club that an alteration became necessary. These gentlemen wore enjoying all the privileges of membership without expense. At the same time they were desirous of becoming members and taking t in the Club's competitions. The rule debarred many desirable gentlemen from becoming members, and he would therefore move " that rule 2 be expunged."
This was seconded by Mr. H. J. H. Tripp and passed without dissent.
Continuing, the Eh: iran said the Committee considered it advisable to establish a ballot mmitte, "ud to make an alteration +0 that it should read, "No election shall be valid auloss 10 members vote, and 1 black ball sill exclude." This was moved by the airman and seconded by Mr. Shewan. andiment, moved mended to read that members must vote, one bl hall to exclude, but on the suggestion of Mr. Godfrey altered the number of req votes to 12, and the amendment, seconded by Mr. Tucker, was carr animously.
Tt was moved seend diy M
ET. J. Blount.
Clarke, WOW. Cox H.W. Hunt, A. J. Me-pleasure of pr Tripp be cle ber, in recogni Shadgett, tion, being adopted said that had the that Meo Hod.
Honorary Life Mem-m of his valued servi the board room of the Horse they had a membership of about 40.
Tt had grew until they now owned the fine pavilion in which the were sitting: nel the membership hind in-{ creased extent that in the forthcom 1 they expected to number 250. He considered they we members of one of the pleasantest clubs in Shanghai, and be thanked them for the kindly appreei bited him a life member (applause).
The Chairman proposal a vote of th to the Hon. Secret: wi the Hon, ure. Mr. Godfie ied out duties in an ble manner, ard though there was coolie work ched to the position of Hon. Secre in the wi out notices, send ete., an examination of the list of events t more had been a y any proviotts season, and Mr. Wicks had seen to it that there were fow if any had debts, a no little dif The vote was carried likened their partnership to being in tandem. Though he might be the leader Mr. Wicks was in the shafts and did the hard work. The book-keeping involved in the work of the Club was far from being. child's play.
The meeting cor led with a vote of thanks to the Chaiem:
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