Your committee arranged a contract in June last for gasoline and Lubricating oil at rates cheaper than those demanded at garages. The reduction has been almost nul-lifed now by a general reduction all round and unfortun it has not been possible to obtain a further concession. The club's contract, however, doubtless was a serious factor in bringing about the general reduction. On the recommendation of your committee, certain impro-cements were introduced during the year at' parking places by the rounding off of the kerb edges.
Seven members took advantage during the year of the privileges extended by the Royal Automobi Club of Great Britain to member of this club. The secretary will, on request, supply any member with a etter of introduction ito that body for use when on leave>* The lub Handbook which will be issu: ed to members within the next few weeks should prove a valuable aid to motorists in and around Shang: hai. An endeavour is being made to include all the traffic regulations of the Settlement and the French Concession in order thit an easy reference to these important rules may he provided. In addition to this, a considerable amount of in-: formation of value to motorists in Shanghai and China generally will be "provided. Membership of the club remains fairly consistent, but a great deal of difficulty is experienced in collecting subscriptions. I hope members will give attention to this matter in future. The Club Handbook will only be sent to members who have paid all arrears off subscriptions. No nominations for the committee have been received, but the present members have expressed their willingness to serve again. I shall be pleased to receive further nominations now.
Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.