Club held its first annual general meeting on Thursday. Major H. W. Pilcher, who presided over a large gathering, announced amid cheers that no fewer than 690 members had been enrolled to date. Col, R. Marr Johnson, C.M.G., D.S.0., the $.V.C. Commandant, occupied a seat on the platform with Major Pilcher.
The Chairman.said he wished to emphasize the important work which had been performed by the temporary committee, composed of Capt. A. J. Stewart, 2/Lt. Hoh, C. 8. M. Gray, Q. M. S. Oshima, Q. M. 8. ©. D. Field, Q. M. 8. W. V. Field and 2/Lt. McCloskey, of which he was chairman, during the past 12 months. With regard to the equipment of the club, they hoped eventually to instal a billiard table in the recreation room. A kitchen would shortly be ready for use. It would enable them to hold company dinners at the club. They were indebted to Pte. M. B. Brown of "A" Ca. for legal advice in connexion with the rules and to the Commandant for securing the quarters they were in. Thanks to the generosity of the Shanghai public through the Municipal Council, they had a club which was unique and one of which they might well be proud. The Council and community had done their best. It was up to the members to make it a success, to regard it as their club and their Volunteer home.
The following resolution was carried unanimously:—That those members of the club who have been accepted as members of the club prior to the first annual general meeting shall be considered as original members and have the letters "O.M." placed against their names on the list of members.
After some discussion a further resolution, permitting officers and other ranks of the Special Volunteer Reserve to join the club, was passed.
The Commandant spoke in detail of the furnishing and equipment. Trestle tables to seat 150 had been ordered, and a great deal of equipment had been acquired for the gymnasium. Everything was there, it aad the club would be a success. only required using and enthusiasm
The following. names were proposed as representatives from various units to form the new committee:—Field Artillery Battery, M.S. W. V. Field; Engineer Ca., Sgt. Brooks; M. G. Ca., 2/Lt.
W. Leach; Maritime Ca., C. S. M. Tobias; "A? Ca. British, Q. M.S. C.D. Field; "B" Ca. British, Cc. S. M. Divers; American Ca., 2/Lt. McCloskey; Japanese Ca., Cpl. Ito; Chinese Ca., 2/Lt. Hoh; Shanghai Scottish, Ca.. C. S. M. Adams; B. I. R. C. S. M_ Grey. Other unit representatives will be, nominated later,
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