The annual general meeting of the Shanghai Football Club was held at the Lower Boathouse on Tuesday evening. There were present Messrs. E.G. Pearce (Chairman), 39 C- M. Bain, J. A. T. Thomas, P. D. Weeks, E. Stewart, FP. W. Ly Holland, A. E.' Lanning, A. E. Baker, D. Sharpin, H. C. Wilson, W. H. Drummond, F. A. Ris d, leNeill, G. W. Wood, J. P. D. Grifiin, T. Veitch, J. U Buchanan, R. H. Moorehead, W. R. Parkin, and N. B. Rams cretry).
The Secretary having read the notice convening the meeting, and the minutes of the previous meeting having been taken as rea The Chairman said that there was no need to dwell upon the report and accounts, They were very satisfactory, but he would just call attention to a few items, There wasa balance in hand of $74.08 as against $35 last year, so that they had now plenty of funds in hand. 'The general expenditure was alittle more than the previous year, but this included an outlay of £5 for new gear, an item which would not appear in this' voar's accounts. He was glad to sce that the membership had increased to 114 as compared with 95 last year. very sitisfietory, and he hoped that the number of members would continue to increase. He hoped also that the Committee would see that there were plenty of games of football arranged for the coming season. Laxtseitson they won the majority of the' games, but he was sorry to that they lost the match with the Marine Engineers in the ne for the Challenge Cap for the third ear in succession. They meant, however, to make a good attempt to win the the Cup this year, Tt was proposed by the Chairman and seconded by Mr. McNeill that the report and accounts be passed. This was carried At this stage of the proceedings the fire alarm sounded, with the result that about half the members present left hurriedly.
The Chairman said that before continuing the business of the meeting he would like to mention the excellent service that Mr. A.J. Welch had rendered as secretary of the Club. He was sorry that Mr. ill health, but he Roped that he would Welch bad had ty go home on account of
soon be able to return in good health. In the meantime, Mr. Ramsay had very kindly undertaken the duties of secretary.
Continuing, the Chairman said that the next business was that of the election of ollicers fur the enning season. He regretted that he felt compelled to resign his position as President. During the winter he intended to ride each Saturday, and therefore he could not be present to watch the games, He felt that it was the President's duty to be present at the matches, He had spoken to Mr. Pelham Warren on the matter, and suggested that Mr. Warren be elected President. Mr. Warren took a Keen interest in hoti Rugby and Associa tion football, and he was sure that they could not choose any one better for the post.
The Chairman proposed, Mr. McNeill seconded, and it was carried unanimously that Mr. Pelham Warren, CALG., be elected President.
The Chairman proposed, Mr. J. P. D. Griffin seconded, and it was carried unanimously that Mr. F. A. Rickard be elected Vice-President.
Tt was pro; by Mr. C. M. Bain, seconded by Mr. F. A. Rickard, and carried unanimously, that Mr. N. B. Ramsay be elected Honorary Secretary.
Messrs. A. E. Lanning, G, C. F. Holland, and H. H. Kopsch were unanimously act on the Committee, and after a ballot, Messrs. W. H. Barham, G. F. Lanning, J. U. Buchanan, and A, Stewart were elected to serve upon the Balloting Committee, The Chairman said that he wished to suggest that on Saturdays when it was too wet to play football, cross-country runs should be instituted. It waa very necessary that the team should keep in good condition, and he thought Unat cross-country runs would be a good innovation. If they thought fit, he would be very pierised for them to make his house a starting point.
This concluded the business of the meeting.
Ar. McNeill said that before the meeting, broke up he had a very pleasing duty to perform, He reminded em that although Mr. Pearce had taken a great deal of interest in other branches "of sport, ho had found time to give a grent den! of assistance to the Fuotball Club. In fact, Mr. Pearce was one of the founders of the Club, He (the speaker) had known Mr, Pearce for a longer time perhaps than nny one else present. He knew him, perhaps, before some of the members were born, He and Mr, Pearce wore at Charterhouse gether, and in those ently days Mr. Penrce Was justos good asport as he had shown hi self to be when i+ Shanghai. He remembered that on one ogcavion ut Charterhouse, he and Me, Pearce were laying on opposite sides at football, and Me. Penrce had given im x hack upon the shins which he r meatbered to this day. Assn token of the high esteem in which Mr. Pearce was held the members of the Club and aw 4 slight appreciation of his services to the Club, he Ind pleasure in presenting him with a silver bow! which had been subscribed for, he thought, by one and all of the members, In reply, Mr. Pearce said that this pre sentation had come as a complete surprise ty him, "He was at a loss to find words to express his thanks, It was a beautiful present, and he could assure them that it would always remind him of the good-foehn of the members of the Club. He could say no more than to thank tem most sincerely for the gift, Ie recommended them all to kick each other on Uke shiny if they wished for a similar present, or at any rate to get upon the Committee and become Presidents as quickly as possible.
The meeting terminated with a vote of thanks to the Chairman for presiding.
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