The annual general meeting of] members of the Royal Society of St. George (Shanghai Branch) was held Thursday evening at the General Chamber of Commerce rooms, 17 The Bund.
'Mr. W. H. Trenchard Davis, presided, and was supported by' Lord Addington, Messrs. A. C. Clear, O. 'MIN. Green, R, I. Fearon, P. H. Nye, R. C. Phillippo, D. L. Ralph, H. V. Wilkinson, M. Reader Harris, Major Hilton Johnson, Capt, R. 'M. J. Martin, Mr. EL. Alien, honorary secretary,.Mr. G. F. Dumbarton, honorary treasurer, and Mr. E, S. Wilkinson, honorary auditor. There was a large attendance of members.
Mr. Trenchard Davis asked the assembly to stand, and so Before we commence the for which this meeting has been called I invite you all to stand, whilst I place on record with deep-regret the death of our Pre-lent, the Very Rev. C. J. F. Symers, A. on January 19, 1928. It is hard to find words which can express the sense of bereavement, we.feel at his loss or to pay full tribute to his life of unselfish devation. We recognised in him a Christian gentleman of the finest! type, whose simplicity and charm of manner attracted all to him. To. know him was to love him. For] some years passed he fulfilled the onerous duties of Almoner to thi sisting his fellow men. Last yes when he was unanimously asked to presidency, his charming. and delightful appreciation of the honour accorded him, showed how high a place the Royal Society of St. George held in his estimation. He carried out his Presidential duties, with his usual beneficence and dignity, and particularly of the historic Juncheon held on St George's Day, when he delivered-a fine and spirit: ed speech which will live Jong in in distress. without coming away] comforted, whilst in his personal] distress he gave a magnificent example of Christian fortitude.
He has passed on, but his influence remains as a fragrant, encouraging End helpful memory to all who ave had the privilege and happloess of *Your' committe ave on your be-tall horned to Mrs. Symone the vith this Society. leepest sympathy of all connect
Twill now call for one minute' oon to es emery, now have much pleasure in in-traducing our latest recruit to membership, the General Offeer Com manding the British Forces ta, China, Major General Wardrop, c.z., fextoy (applause). General, Ward: top, we are honoured with your pre sence here to-day and by" your becoming n member of our Society, Team safely say on bebatt of all Englishmen in this community that we are very pleased His Majesty's Government Move sent you here take care of us, We trast. your in Shanghai wil be a peaceful find pleasant episode in your tinguished career (applause).
Gentlemens The twenty-third annual report and statement of counts of this branch having" been fu your bands for some days and presse you will agree to take thort having' been read.
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