The twenty-fourth annual meeting of the Shanghai Polo Club was held at the grand stand of the Race Course, on Tuesday, Mr. R. 2 Wearon presiding, supported by Dr. C. N. Davis, Messrs. E. H. McMichael, H. G. Robinson (cimmittee), J. A. Hayes (secretary) and a fair number of members.
The Chairman said: Before re ferring to the report and accounts, I wish to mention with the deepest regret the death of one of the staunchest supporters of the Polo Club. I refer to the late Sir Everard Fraser. He always followed the game with the keenest interest and was ever willing to lend a helping hand towards any-son, the report and accounts were passed.
The Chairman: It is with great regret that I have to say that our. esteemed honorary secretary has decided, owing to greater calls upon his time, to resign from the position after three years in which he has fulfilled his duties in a most unselfish and capable manner. I wish to record a most hearty vote of thanks to him for afl the hard work he has done for the club, and to say how much we regret the decision he has made. (Applause.)
The following were then elected as the committee: Dr. C. N. Davis, Messrs. R. I. Fearon, H. G. Robinson, E. H. McMichacl, B. D. F. Beith and J. A. Hayes. As no one could be found ready to accept the secretaryship, it was left to the committee to fill the office.
A dozen armed men raided a silversmith's shop in North Honan Road on Monday night and carried away a quality of trinkets to the voice of between $400 and $500.
Mr. J. B. Affleck, H. M. Consul on transfer from Newchwang to Ichang, arrived in Shanghai last Gentlemen:—s the Report and; thing which would contribute to Accounts for the year ending the club's wellbeing. I would like December 31, 1921, have been in to have it put on record that we, your hands for some time, I shall, extend to Lady Fraser our heart-with your permission, take them as: felt sympathy. read.
I also have to report with great You will observe that the balance! regret the death of Mr.
E. R.
Sunday on the way to his new post. He is to relieve Mr. J. Langford Smith who is going on Home leave after rendering invaluable service to his nationals in West China.
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