The threat of grey skies failed to deter yachtsmen under the Shanghai Yacht Club burgee who turned out in large numbers yesterday for the Opening Cruise of the season, and the function must go on record as one of the most successful in the history of the club. A. very representative gathering was seen on the deck of the Admiral Jellicoe when. "eight bells" was rung thereby bringing the assembly to order for the Commodore's speech.
Commodore H. M. Mann, after proposing the toast of "The King" which was replied to with acclaim, went on. to sketch briefly the doings of the Club in recent years, and after. in" eating that it would be dificult to eet up to Minghong. pointed out that prospects for the forthcoming season the lower river were hopeful, and SA" class in particular would be' well represented, He deprecated the tack of support "CP class owners but hoped that would do better as the season ul ended up by proposing uks to Commantler W. A.
Eliott "who so kindly loaned the Admiral Jellicve to the Club for yes-function, "The Admiral Jellicoe is a craft which was much admired yesterday, and proved a Touch more sable azship than the old Foam whose tendency to sway under a heavy load of passengers, often proved a source of considerable worry, 10 the many members who used to gather on her decke for such 2 function.
The following were the finishing times.
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