The Annual Meeting: Prospects for the Season: Assisting the Novices The annual meeting of the Shanghai Harriers' Club was held at the Rowing Club on Wednesday evening. Mr. F. S. Br idges presided, supported by many old and new members of the club.
The chairman, after a review of the past cross-country season, spoke on athletics and other interesting matters relating to the club. After some discussion, it was decided that the club's colours be changed to yellow and_ black hooped jersey and white knickers. It also was decided to have a cross-country race once monthly. the weekly training runs to be arranged by the members themselves, those residing in various districts in the city training together while the monthly race will bring all the athletes together. The honorary secretary announced that he was trying to arrange for interclub runs during the season and also for new headquarters.
The prizes won during the past cross-country season were presented during the evening, the Club Championship being won by George Rose, the second man being H. A. Atkinson. The club commences the season with a small balance on the right side. Two members' names were proposed for the captaincy, H. F. L. Wilson and George Rose. Equal votes were cast, for each man, but Wilson withdrew in favour of Rose, who was elected captain. The hon. secretary was persuaded to carry on for another season. The following were the officials elected:—
President, Sir E. C. Pearce; Vice-President,—Mr. D.
Captain, Mr. George Vice-Captain, Mr. H. F. L. Wilson; Hon. Scerctary, Mr. Tom McKenna; Committee, Messrs. W. W. Bartlett, G. E. Marshall, F. Bridges, C. Reneman, J. L. Mears, H. A. Atkinson, A. M. Gutierriez, E. Lewis, P. Hyman and C. Z. Chow.
In the course of his report the hon. sveretary stated "Many of our members are keen on arranging an athletic meeting in the near future, and with our past experience we hope for success. Last season our members had the pleasure of assisting at cross-country races in which Chinese college students only participated; it was surprising to sce what fine athletes they have and no doubt the present Season will find them in even better form. A few more inter-club runs would, I feel sure, produce some interesting racing and be to the advantage of all athletes competing. Tt is to be hoped that our senior members will take an even greater interest in the future in getting young athletes interested in this excellent and healthy sport."
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