In view of the fact that the playing strength of the Club was likely to be decreased this year, it was hardly likely, the Chairman' proceeded to state, that more than three Club sides could ~be fielded, but adequate matches would be arranged since it was hoped that the Fourth United States Marines would select two XVs, Tung Wen College one and the local British Forces two. In addition there was a possibility of the Police abd French Forces turning out teams.
Since many members of the Club would be engaged during the coming months in various Volunteer duties, for instance, it was not proposed tü continue, at least for the forthcoming year, with the Spunt Cup series, but in their blake, Mr. Nicholl assured his listeners, an attractive programme of matches would be arranged weekly, An interport match with the Colony later in the season was only a possibility since everything rested in the laps of the Gods, but if there Were a chance of Hongkong sending a side here, then everything would be done to bring about the all-important fixture, He intimated that the Marines hoped, early in 1940; to send a team to Hongkong where, he was sure, a splendid welcome would be received.
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