An enjoyable function took place last night at the Shanghai Club on the occasion of the annual dinner the Shanghai Yacht Club, a large gathering being present, and enjoying the several excellent speeches that were made. The Commodore, H. M. Mann, presided over the-dinner, being, supported by his flag officers and the committee, and at the conclusion of the dinner, the prizes won by the successful skippers during 1934, were presented by Judge A. G. Mossop, who member of the club.
The skippers of the various yachts which were successful during the year came in for considerable applause, C. B. Blaikie with Ingomar beading "A" class, with W. Hamilton, owner of Spook being the outstanding Byrne boat, and H. K. Murphy skipper Yankee' taking premier' honours lass.
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