The annual meeting of the Shanghai Football Association took place on Thursday afternoon at the Cathedral School and was well attended by 15 voting representatives of Clubs, a number of referees, as well as many lovers of the sport, besides numerous members of teams, non-voting. In the absence of Mr. John Prentice, the Association President, (Mr. W. S. Campbell, presided and was supported by Mr. C. W. Hampson, Hon. Secretary.
After the reading of the minutes of the last annual meeting and those of the Provisional Committee, held im April, Mr. Hampson's report, as well as that of Mr. G. F. Forshaw, Hon. Treasurer, was adopted.
In the ensuing election of officers, Mr. John Prentice was reappointed President and Mr. Campbell Vice-President, whilld Mr. R. Grimshaw became the other Vice-President. Mr. H. F. Marshall was elected Hon, Treasurer and Mr. F. 8. Bridges Hon. Secretary. Councillors chosen_were Messrs. G. M. Billings, E G. Barnes and Brother Faust.
The first business on the agenda was noted as the question of the affiliation of the S. V. C. teams with the Association, and after some discussion, in favour of a such movement, Mr. meeting to the S. V. ©. Clubs ati their annual meeting. Discussion then turned to the advisability of forming a referee's organization, and with Mr, Hampson's highly commendatory suggestions along this line a committee- was organized for the purpose of carrying out the ideas.
All present were of' the opinion that the visit off Shanghai to Hongkong should be repaid with an invitation to: the Southern team to come here during the season. It was stated that it would be impossible to show Hongkong any better time than the Shanghai team were given in Hongkong. Accordingly, Messrs. J. A. Quayle and T. W. R. Wilson were appointed to make arrangements.
THe_QuESTION OF Prayine Fiexps.
Mr. N. J. Hughes and Mr. J. A. Quayle were appointed to consider ways and means of procure ing additional playing fields and also to formulate plans for the acquisition of a field which might be enclosed where admission fees might be charged for match games, Cup Ties and Interport contests. rs 4 It was the sentiment of. the meeting that no team should be
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