There was a good attendance at the meeting of the Shanghai Recreation Club footballers on Monday, Mr, J, E. Lucas presided and Smyth, H. Veitch, B, E. Lever, A. J. was supported by Messrs, H. S.
Brown, &. U. Lhomas, 'f. E.' Poignand, H. E. Peck (Hon. Treas.), J L. Wade (Hon. Sec.), and 32 members.
the chairman said that towards the end of last season the greatest enthusiasm was shown on the return from Europe of several of the old and tried players, including "Vorry" Wilson, Tommy Wade, A. J. Clark and G. Norris. Football affairs bucked up'' considerably then and the team was to be congratulated on winning the Skottowe Cup after a well fought game with the club's old and for..idable opponents, the S. F. C.,—the game ending 1-0. It was a matter for congratulation, also, that for the first time in the history of the club they were able to put in a full second eleven with most satisfactory results. They had won all their games except one, which was drawn. He hoped the players would come forward in the same enthusiastic manner again to retain the trophies which had been won. They needed all the good reserves possible to fill up the places of the older men as they dropped out of the first eleven. "the charity game had been played on the Recs ground and five of their men had played for The Rest of Shanghai, which combination thrashed the S. F. C.
The following appointments were made:—Mr. T. S. D. Wade, League Representative and Football Secretary; Mr. T. W. R. Wilson, Captain; Mr. T. 8. D. Wade, Vice-Captain; Committee (with above), Messrs. W. T. Manley, A:-J. Clark and C, Thomson.
A hearty vote of thanks was accorded Mr. J. L. Wade for his splendid work as Hon. Secretary during the year.
'The chairman then presented two seasons' tennis cups. They had, he said, made a very good showing in the League and he hoped they would next year emulate the doings of the Portuguese Association which was to be congratulated on its fine victory.
The presentations were as fol-Jows+
1919.
"Green" Cuauexoe Cvp.—Winner:—John. L, Wade; Runner-up:—L. P. Quincey.
Stxcies H'car.—Winner:—John L, Wade; Runner-up:—Aug. White.
Doveies—H'car.—Winners:—H. B. Ollerdessen and R. H. Purcell.
1920.
"Gneen" Cuattence Cor.—Win ner:—J. L. Wade; Runner-up W. Manley.
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