THURSDAY, JANUARY 7, 1926.
TIFFIN TO HON MR. FLETCHER.
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HIS ABILITY AND TACT.
THE CHINA MAIL.
CHAMBER'S TRIBUTE. both of whom throughout the War your assistance and acvice. We period impressed the entire Com-have seen many ups and downs, mercial Community with their the smiles and frowns of Fortune extraordinary ability and grasp alternating, and at the present of the situation: During the pre-time I am afraid. she is in her This is not the sent year Mr. Fletcher had again loomiest mood: ucted for a time as Colonial Secre-occasion for discussing" political tary, Buring a period of specialistes, but I should like to take difficulty.
this last opportunity of saying Appreciation of his services to
A Man of Action.. just one thing: I do feel that we the business community of Hong-
could very usefully apply to our It was inevitable,that any man
lesson kong was voiced at a tin on the Hongkong Hotel Roof Garden of action who cared to accept the present problems the yesterday in honour of the Hon. responsibility of making decisions taught us by our own Suffragettes in England. The Suffragette, as Mr. A. G. M. Fletcher, C.AL.G..in periods of difficulty would make.
mistakes, and hoodid not say that you remember, said "I want aqual C.B.E.
accept a silver salver from the members in recognition of the many favours the Club had received.
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They would have liked to have received him in their new grounds, but the club house was not yet ready. Knowing that Mr. Fletcher's great love for Hong-
Messrs. Carroll Bros. are in kong would bring him back in the not distant future, they hoped to receipt of a cable from Singapore. have again the honour of welcom-giving the following quotations
their new club house then. in Mrs. Fletcher and himself to und stating that rubber is $1.45
He then made the presentation.
cheers being given for Mr. and
The tiffin, abbreviated notes on Mr. Fletcher had not made ary:treatment: you can have me as Mrs. Fletcher and toasts depak to j
was
Their Pre
friend or as a foe."
their future prosperity. I remember very well meeting which appeared in yesterday's no man who is willing to take
Services of Portuguese. "China Mail" was given by the quick action and make dificult the Rector of Wargrave, whose
Mr. Fletcher, in reply, said it! Hongkong General Chamber of decisions can hope to escape beautiful Church had been burned Commerce upon the occasion of criticism or avoid all mistakes. down by Suffragettes and who gave him and Mrs. Fletcher great very much concerned at pleasure to be with them. Really, Mr. Fletcher's perfting departure Mr. Fletcher has impressed us for Ceylon to wake up the post of throughout his career as a man being dragged into a situation words failed him, to express his Colonial Serrotury. There was a who has been prepared to accept which was none of his seeking. thanks for the magnificent gift fully representative attendance of responsibility for individual action in the same way you in Hongwhich they had been so kind to the Committee and members of and the consequences which must kong have been involuntarily present him, with the Chamber, the rccommodation flow from so doing. Mr. Fletcher brought into difficulties which ident had recalled the fact that The has shown abundant tact and have been none of your creating.24 years ago, he was Vice-Consul available being fully used
courtesy and I think nearly every- arrangements were admirable."
The Hon. Mr. F. H. Holyoak,body in the Colony must have and for which you are not in any in Macao and he had very happy "Chairman of the Hongkongbeen impressed with the fact that, way responsible. But you have comemories of those far off days in General Chamber of Commerce,buy man as he is, he almost remember that a new nation is one of the most beautiful places the representative of Great Bri- travail and she wants both yourtain and he would never forget the presided, supported by H.E. the invariably finds time for all those being born in China: China is in he had been in. He was there as
who seek an interview. Governor and the Committee,
help and great patience. As in kind hospitality he had received M. Fletcher will go down in the old story of the Good while acting in that capacity. the history of this Colony, said Samaritan, when the question was The Government of Hongkong The toast of "The King" haying Mr. Holyoak, and in the memory asked which of the three--the Lowed very much to its Portuguese bean honoured, the Chairman took lef us all, as a man who has tevite, the Priess or the community who had shown them- the opportunity to digress for a handled dificult situations with Samarisan--was neighbour to the selves of great value in various moment from the tons list in extraordinary
man who fell among thieves, thef ways as Special Police both dur- }
"He that showed ing the war and the strikes which " and the command came had unfortunately been experi- mercy,
jenced in the last few years. "Go thou. and do likewise."
Congratulations.
Fact remark- order to refer to the hoteurs con-wole ability, conspicuous energy, ferret, since the tifin arrange- and with the urgeat and genuine solution. ments hark been mute. He felt desire to achieve a sure that it was the wish of all These qualities in any officer who present that the occasion should is handling, high executive powers not pass without "expressing to cannot fail to impress themselves
the Community and Fix Excellency the Governor the fon keen pleasure felt by everyone in Government. Hongkong on the high honour ron. ferred by His Majesty The King. and at his presence on this occn-
อ
Six Cecil Clementi's health was then enthusiastically toasted.
the
We are delighted with the honour paid to Mr. Fletcher and the recognition of this services, but our congratula. tions to him on his appointment are tinged with regret that he is departing at this difficult time. H.E the Governor in reply said: was the hope of this Colony that Gentlemen, thank you veryMr. Fletcher would remain per- cordially for drinking the toast of manently with us and would be "my health and for the congratularonfirmed in the appointment of tions you have given me on the Culonial Secretary for Hengkong. honour which His Majesty The
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A Stubborn Fronk-
As regards their new recreation Living as I do in what may be ground, he had to say that any! called a "sholtered occupation." small assistance thus he had been able to give he had given very have no right to preach to sincerely and he hoped they would those who are out in the open de well in their new quarters. Fe bearing the brunt of the storm then proposed the health of the but I would remind you of the Chub. de Recreio and wished it lessons we learned at school to be success in the coming years, self-reliant and to show a stub. The function closed with danc- born front to the slings anding in the Club-house, and re, arrows of outrageous fortune."freshments being served on the and f congratulate you on the way lawn, the music being supplied by
which you are worthily uphold the Lyrie Orchestra. ing this tradition: I think the Antong those present were Mr. Empire may feel proud that its E. V. M. R. de Souza, President day
The Jumbles Concert Party honour is in such good keeping. For the Club, Mr. C. de Albuquerque Just one last word: the island of e Castro, Portuguese Consut from the "Empress of Canada" Ceylon is 11 half-way house Chevalier J. M. Alves. Messrs.was in excellent form and pro- between Hongkong and England Carlos da Roza, J. M. da Rocha,vided a programme that would do and my wife and I will consider it J. P. Braga, Rev. Father Spada, credit to any music hall. A col A. F. B. Silva Netto, J. M.lection was taken at the interval
A highly successful concert was held at the Taikoo Club on Mon-
King has been pleased to bestow Mr. Holyonk shem presented on There is one think this behalf of these present. a silver occasion prompts me to remark: Laving Cup of handsome design that it must be very gruple-which he said is was the spon-an unfriendly act if when you pass sure to us all to find that in spite taneous wish of those present, through you neglect to call and in Noronha, E. D. da Roza, J. M. C. in aid of the submarine M1.., of what happened on Friday of many of whom had expressed the certain hope that you will not
st week, the Hongkong Hotel is themselves in the most cordial ji doing "business as usual" I hope terms, that Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher fail us in this respect I wish you that will also be the motto of business men in this Colony.
A Former Colleague. We are here to do heneur to i
should accept as a lasting memory (Loud applange.)
¡“Au revoir" and not "Good-bye.'
of their esteem and regard.
(Applause.)
Mr. W. S. Bailey said: Your 'very old friend and colleague, Mr. Excellency, Mr. Chairman and Fletcher, who is going to take over gentlemen- is said that a the task which I laid down very speaker should learn to stand up, recently in Ceylon. It is an speak up and shut up and that I extremely difficult task-entirely shall do, but I cannot allow our different from the one which 'con- guest to leave us without express- appreciation af his fronts us here. It is a Govern. In my qualities. ment very largely by speech-mak- ing: I am glad we have not got tó
As one frequently in contact With Mr. Fletcher on business matters, I fully endorse all the previous speakers have said, and an illustration of his character cannot do better than give an in- cident of a few days ago when he was no doubt exceedingly husy.
The proceedings then terminat- led.
ANOTHER TRIBUTE..
Club de Recreio Reception.
Baste E. F. Ozorio, P. Ydisaster fund and a sum of $250 Botelho and a large gathering of will be sent on to the Commander-
Club members.
Fin-Chief, China Station.
After the concert, the "Empress of Canada" orchestra provided the music and dancing was car- LOAFERS CONVICTED, ried on to the early hours of the
PEEPING INTO PEOPLE'S POCKETS.
that of
morning.
The success of the concert was due to the organising of Mr. Milne and Mr. Barry, pianist.
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In token of their admiration. Two Chinese were charged at and especially in appreciation of the Central Magistracy yesterday the services the Hon. Mr. A. G. M. with loitering in Ice House Street Fletcher had rendered to the Club with felonious intent and an ad- that stage here. Laughter). Mr.
de Recreio in securing for them aditional charge was Fletcher will find that in season
new recreation ground, the mem- attempting to bribe a constable. bers last night entertained Mr. The prosecution alleged that and out of season he will be
and Mrs. Fletcher at the Club and they were peeping into the pockets
(Reuter's American Service.) expected to make speeches, and
on behalf of the members. Mr. of pedestrians when they came very long speeches in Council and
E. V..M. R. de Sonza, President under the attention of Chinese elsewhere; I strongly advise him
Washington, Jur. 6. of the Club, presented to them a district. watchmen. Defendants to improve the shining hour and
The Department of Agriculture) As president of the Kowloon handsome silver salveT,
were followed and one of them never to lose an opportunity of Residents' Association I called on
has issued an order prohibiting Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher arrived offered $3 to the watchman.. making a speech. As head of the Mr. Fletcher with reference to an shortly before 6p.m. and, after For the defence, it was alleged the importation of wheat to from India, South Government it of course gives me extension of the children's play beting introduced to the members that the constables, knowing that America the greatest pleasure to see you ground for which he have asked of the Committee, Mr. E. V. M. R. the first defendant had a previous Africa, Australia, China, Japan, united to do honour to my prin- Government, and although it was de Souza, in welcoming Mr. and conviction, attempted to extort a Italy and Spain from February cipal adviser. I wish to offer Mr.then 4.30 p.m. Mr. Fletcher said Mrs. Fletcher, said that Mr. bribe, and failing in this they pro- Fetcher my very sincere con- he would himself go to Kowloon Fletcher was an official of whom ceeded to arrest the two defen- gratulations on his appointment and look into the matter. Hethe whole Colony was justlydants.
Until noon to-morrow the to Ceylon: they could not possibly met the Playground Sub-Com-proud. Ever since his appoint
The first defendant was -sen- have chosen a better man for the mittee and myself at Kowloon at ment as Colonial Secretary of tenced to six weeks' hard labour weather forecast is N.E. winda, post, and I wish him all success. 5.30, saw the ground and dealt Ceylon, there had been general on the first charge with a further modernte; generally fair, fog in He will find many friends in the thoroughly with everything on the regret that Hongkong would be month on the second count. The morning. The temperature at B endet service of Ceylon.
spot. Should we succeed in ob- deprived of his services. He was second defendant was sent to a.m. today was 3, as compared taining this ground for the Kow-considered part of the Hongkong prison for two weeks.
with 25 in Shanghai.
The Chairman then proposed
the health of Sir Shou Son Chow,
to which there was an enthusiastic
response, and Sir Shot Son Chow thanked the assembly for their good wishes.
Vital Decisions.
The Chairman then proposed the toast of the day. "Our Guest.' Mr. Holyoak said he had already referred in the Legislative Council to Mr. Fletcher's early days in the Colony and the manner in which
loon kiddies, where they will be Government. However, it had
safe from the road traffic, we shall been decided otherwise and while
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have to thank Mr. Fletcher's they regretted him leaving them, 000000000000XXXXXXXXXX promptness and kindness. they heartily congratulated him
I am sure Kowloon people and on his promotion. (Applause).
As
permanent residents
of
all who have done business with! Mr. Fletcher will join me in Hongkong, they had accompanied wishing him a very happy New him step by step. during the whole Year and the success that his of his career here, and the speak ready grasp of business, candour, er believed that some
of them and honest directness deserve. could still remember Mr. Fletcher
Mr. Fletcher's Reply.
As the British Vice-Consul at Macro some 25 to 30 years ago. he had handled the recrganisation The Hon. Mr. A. G. M. Fletcher. There, although still young, he of the Trademarks Department, in responding to the toast, said made a very favourable impres which until then had been in a he felt most deeply sensible of the sion with everyone who came in condition that could only be high honour bestowed upon him contact with him and all felt sure described as chaotic. That was in inviting him. be the guest on he had a very promising career twenty-two years ago, but later, this occasion: he felt as though before him. during the War years 1917, and the Committee of the Chamber, 1918, when he happened to be as the civic fathers of the Colony, Chairman of the Chamber of had bestowed on him the freedom Commerce, Mr. Fletcher acted of the City upon his departure
for
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Infinite Capacity.
In Hongkong, his work needed" acknowledged in no uncertain no commendation. It had been
a considerable period as I see here, said Mr. Fletcher, many terms by the Colony's highest Colonial Secretary.. Unprecedented old friends whom I have grown up authority, by hon. members of problems Brose continuously with and lived in daily contact the Legislative Council, by the throughout that period, and many with both ir work and in play for Fress in general and by the Cham- decisions having far-reaching period of twenty-four years.ber of Commerce. He was a man consequences had to be taken. As regards the brighter side of with an infinite capacity for work, During these two years, as the life, the cheery countenance of never sparing himself where the Committee of the Chamber of my old friend, Mr. Charles interesta. of the Colony were con Commerce well knew, the assist Lafrentz, has recalled to me pne cerned, and last but not least, he auce Mr. Fletcher rendered was of my earliest memories, and later was a man who was courtesy of immense value and importance on I have vivid recollections itself.
to business interests. New ques-associated with the names of Sir The members clothe Club oder tions arose in regard to which Henry Pollock, Mr. Bird and Recreio, had special reason to be there were no precedents to guide others.
grateful to Mr. Fletcher for his. either the Government, or the
services in bringing about the Chamber as to the right course to In work, too, I owe a very deep granting of new grounds to the pursue, but it so happened that debt of gratitude to my most Club, and on behalf of the mem
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