The Archive · 1941

Union Jack Club Closed

In its report the House Committee of the Association made the following mention of the' disposition of the Union Jack Dui "Following the final withdrawal of HM, Forces from Shanghai in the fate summer and" autumn, the club was Kept open for a few months in order to provide accommodation for 8 few remaining naval ratings, ete. and was finally closed by the ffouse Committee on the November 30, 1040. Naval and Military Commanders. in the Far East wore duly informed of the closing of the Club and the arrangements to be made whereby it could be reopened in the event of their returning to Shanghai. Among other letters received, the following, $5 to $1

The committee for 1941 fe as fol-fows: Preaident, Sit Allen Bosop, Vice-Presidents, Mr. L. Kadoorie and Mr. Way Vu Ding. Committee members, Messrs. G. B Fryer. A. F. Gun son, P. 5. Hopkins, J. Ht Jordan, A. Kokuda, Ww. W. Kong, James H. Lo, KO, Newman, Ade C. Sowerby, Swan, H.C. B. Way and HW. Carter. Mr. W. J. Kerr was Fewclected secretary, and Mrs. W. Hawhings Chairman of the Ladies Committee:

Mr. Kaddorie's report. follows:—In_the absence from Shanghai of our President, Sir Allen Mossop, I have the honour to address you this atlernoon in regard to the activities ft.your Society during 1040.

che usual It was found possible to hold two exhibitions during the year Under review, both being held at the Shanghai Race Club, by kind permis fon of the Stewards and. Members

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