The annual general meeting of members of the Shanghai Recreation Club was held in the Club's Favilion on Wednesday, Mr, J. E. Lucas presiding, Addressing the meeting, the Chairman said, in part:—
From the statement of accounts you will notice that, although the club has been fully supplied with gear and material, the balance in hand is considerably more than that of fast year, The items of expenditure call for little comment, as they correspond with expenditure ci previous years.
You will note that the pavilion is re-decorated and painted and that the Club's furniture is in good condition. The ground looks promising, and although your foot. ballers were put to some inconvenience owing to the goal posts being placed north and south instead of east and west, we feel that the change made has benefitted the ground in general.
Gentlemen, I feel I cannot conclude my remarks without making reference to the sad loss of a very old member of ours, Mr. George Lanning. He was one time president of this club, and a friend we never had. His acti on behalf of sports are too known to you for me to emp We greatly deplore his los:
There were no questions, and the Report and Accounts, as presented, were adopted, on' the proposition of the Chairman, seconded by Mr. Frank Jones.
The following officers and committees were then elected President, Mr. J. E. Lucas; Vice-President, Mr. H. S, "Smyth.
General Committee, Messrs, Jones, H. E. Peck, H. Veitch, J. L. Wade, E. 0: Thomas,' Phillips, E. E. Lever and A. J. Brown, Balloting Committee, Messrs, R. J. 8. Brandt, W. E. Wilson, H. Ollerdessen, F. Madar, H. F. Lan: ders, W. Milner, J. A. Quayle, W. T. Manley and G. W. Gilbert:
Mr. H. B. Ollerdessen was elected Captain of the cricket eleven, and Mr. T. W. RB. Wilson Vice:
Captain.
The Chairman said he would like personally to thank Mr. Main, the Hon, Secretary and Treasurer, for the interest and hard work he had shown on the Club's behalf, and also Mr. J. E. Watson for auditing the Club's accounts.
The Chairman further said:—Before bringing this meeting to a close, I have a very pleasant duty to perform, and that is in presen ing to your Treasurer, Mr. Main, a wedding present on behalf of the Committee of this Club, and T am sure that you will all join me in wishing him long life. happiness and prosperity. (Loud cheers.)
Mr. Main responded in suitable terms and the meeting terminated.
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