256.Q. Were minutes kept of the first meeting? A- Yes. 257.Q. Have you the minutes here? A.Yes (Minute book presented.) 258.Q. Does this book contain the minutes of the first meeting of the trustees? A Yes. Minute book put in evidence as Ex.L (Russell) I have just got a translation of the minutes and I would like to know if my learned friend would accept this or whether it will have to be interpreted by Mr. Gumyow. (Court) I think it is best to have it interpreted.

259.Q.Mr Cumyow , will you kindly translate these minutes into English? A- Yes sir. "Vancouver Chinese Club. Chinese December meeting. "Present: Ho Chung, Ghan Ling, Soon Ching, Fung Wong, Chu Hang. President Chan Ling; Secretary Soon Ching. Report from the president Chan Ling that lawyer has the club incorporated in Victoria. Song Ching, Fung Wong and Bhu Hang, they were to interview the lawyer and get the by-laws. It was resolved that Chan Lung, Soon Ching be directed to rent the second store, No. 41 and 45, Dupont street, and rent at $65. from Sang Lung. Chan Lung, president; Soon Chung, secretary. Secretary be directed to buy newspapers, dominos and cards. By-laws not ready. Resolved that all applications for membership of good character will be considered, and each application must be signed by two members and the admittance initation fee of $ 2. and $2. every year. In the event of five members declining to accept such member he must be notified within ten days. An applicant can be admitted inside of ten dayd. Clause 10: No members are permitted to smoke opium. Resolved that no gambling be allowed. In case members should play, no percentage. In case there is any percentage it is to be used BC Archives GR-0419 Box 106 File 1905/9 BRITISH COLUMBIA. ATTORNEY GENERAL. Attorney General documents.