Annual Meeting The annual meeting of the Shang. hai Hockey Club was held at She-plierd's Hotel last Friday, Mr. J. L. Beaumont presiding.
Mr. P. H. Cobb, the hon. secre d treasurer, read the report mus year, Yhe report stated that last season there was "a certain falling off in the keenness of members and a corresponding increase in illness at Into hours on Saturday mornings.
An interport side was sent to Hankow to play against that team and one sent by Tientsin. Tt was pleasing to. record that Shanghai won both games by 4—0 and 3—0, respectively, A knock-out—leagu tournament was held and won by no At team. n it was hoped thi teams fiom Shanghai, Hankow Tientsin would meet' at the I named port to hold another tri gular tournament, while Capt. Bar-ott hud promised to try to get itary sides up here from Hongkong rome time during the season, The as courts showed that a rather larger balance was eafried forward compared with last year, namely, $78 as against $14.
'The hon. secretary, Mr. P. Cobb, announced his intention' of resigning from the post.
The chairman expressed his re-fret at Mr, Cobbs' resignation, He also added an appreciation of the work done by Mr. Cobb during the time he has been connected with the The accounts were passed. The chairman proposed the adoption of the new club rules which have already been circulated to the men hers, These also were carried. seconded by the Chairman, proposed the introduction of playing members, there wore many people who were ing to support the club thou:
aid not necessarily wish to play This was carried.
With regard to- the election of officers Mr, Beaumont proposed that Capt. Barrett remain Chairman of the Club, This was seconded and Mr. Beaumont was elected Vice-president, Mr. W. S. Harvey was elected Mr, P. IL. Cobbs proposed that the joint, office of secretary and treasurer should at present be left open, expressing his willingness to curry on temporarily.
The following were elected to serve on the Committee:—Mr, Faers, and Mr. P. H. Cobbs. Balloting Committee: "Mr. M. E.
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