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The Editor takes” no? responsibility for vierbe drpleated in- letters by correspondents," and bị no meani necessarily agreta with them.
out that purchase of these "shares" does not relieve the occupants of the necesalty for which range from $175, for two- paying rents roomed
flats to $430 for five- roomed Bats
Housing Schomos Si The announcement, mode by Mr. Brook A. Bernacchi at the But public meeting of the Ro- form Club, regarding the Club's plan for the erection of
worker's
Within the last three days we dwellings at a cost of only $4,000 have been told that Government's will bring new bope to the under- Intest effort on behalf of its em- privileged of this Colony whi Fire the termination of hostili ployees has been completed at Queen's Gardens, again a building tier, have Jaboured to support Housing only 20 families, and we themselves and their tamilles on salaries of $100 to $150 per month cost has been to less than that of pre prepared to learn that the
of which, in most cases, they have
the Leighton Hilf building; whilst been compelled to spend an Uf an additional $700,000 has been reasonable proportion in rent for spent in the construction of 25 pitiful and insunitary accommoda-bungalows at Middle Gap, ol- tion owing to the rapacity of our though, goodness knows, a better real-siale racketeers, and the plan for the latter might have Plan, despite the sneers of would- Le suboteurs of the Reform Club, been adopted. 1 tribute to the Club's policy of outing arst things first.
During the past three years
revernt publis building schemes have been placed before Govern ment with requests for Anancial backing, but all, with the ex- ception of one which hae bene- sited Government servants alone, have been rejected, possibly on the grounds that they were of pront-making nature. The scheme shortly to be presented to Govern- inent a definitely of a non-pro- t-making nature and represents the test effort to be made either by Government or by any pubilej bly to afford the simple man, Wh is totally unrepresented in our local Legislature, a measure
Thus within the past 12 months no less than $11,000,000 an t- ready been spent for the] benent of Government servants alone and, whilst we do not begrudge them adequate and comfortable accommodation, on the basis of this expenditure, and the state ment by the Hon. D. P. W. re- garding Government's failure to include the value of land in casts, there can be no valid reason why Government should not make
and available without chargo and either guarantee, as it has in one other case, a lonn raised from the banks or itself.make a loan cn a long-term basis kumelent to enable this scheme to be put into effect.
the
The treatment accorded
relief from the economic Reform Club's plan at the hands strangulation which has been im of our Legislators will demons- pured upon him by Government's trate conclusively whether, as we failure to exercise effective rent have come to believe, the Gov- control. We feel that even the ernment of this Colony in is- Best Linsed critics of the Reform capably dominated by a money- Club will hesitate to charge that mad rent-estate-owing clique the plan is calculated to bring which will stop at
nothing to Cancel or other material bene-prevent the introduction of hous- At to the morbers of the Club.
ing at a price which the average As we have said; the scheme person In this community can shortly to be laid before Gov-afford to pay, or whether, as we emment and Is essential that hope, some of our Legisiniors re-
In Judging the merits thereof, should remember, tain the ability to think in terms
Government,
what has been effected on behalf of Government servants in the matter of eccomodation and how nothing nt aft has been dona for the general public.
In September, 1948, the tax- payers of Hong Kong were ap- palled at the revelation that the Leigizon Hill Quarters, housing only 2 families, had cost th= staggering sum of over $4,000,000 the true ligure has yet to be dis- closed, and it may be recalled that in his report upon this subject, the Hon. D. P. W., Mr. V. Kenniff, attempted to minimise the cust, The figures aying inter alia, published do
include nut value of the land upon which the Nuts are built. The Laxpayer has that and land not to pay for values are never taken into con- sideration in calculating building costs."
tho
of human values.
"W."
Funeral Of Mrs. Alves
Painting Exhibition
A group of figure paintings by Mr. Luts Chan displayed at the Hong Kong Art Club's exhibition at Bt. John's
Cathedral Hall today.—("China Mel!" Phỏtp)
Exhibition
Of Paintings Reminders
Today
An excellent display of paintings and drawings will be on view. at St. John's Cathe- dral Hall, today and tomorrow.Legistative Council meeting, 2.30
The exhibition is one of the
p.m.
monthly series of the Hong Hong Kong Art Club, monthly
Kong Art Club.
The work of 35 members is being exhibited. A preview yes- terday disclosed a high standard of work.
Among the oil paintings is a portrait of a venerable Chinese
exhibition, St. John's Cathe drai hall, 10 m.in.
Literary and Annual Dinner of
Debating Group, European YMCA, 8 p.m. Toc H Club meeting, Talbot House, 50, Macdonnell Road,
8.30 p.m.
A large section of the Portu- gentleman submitted by Mr. Lee Dation in "Better Homes
guese community were present yesterday at the Roman Cat holic Cemetery in Happy Valley to pay their last repects to Mrs. Ignez Maria Vieira Re- medios Alves, who died at the
Canossa Hospital yesterday.
yng
The artist is displaying three other oil paintings and eight
water colours,
Water colour Ecenes of Macao and a fine picture of the fishing ficel at Aberdeen are being dis- played by Mr. A.E. Nobbins, Chairman of the Art Club,
A life-like pencil gortrait of Mr. Churchill, two char-
He
at YMCA, Duddell St., 3 p.m.
St. Andrew's Church Mothers' Union meeting, at Vicarage.
10 am.
MANY RETURN TO RED CITY
(By Qur. Harbour Reporter),
Men stripped to the waist, perspiring profusely, and women in light "clothing" fañhing them- salvas anergetically huddled together among thole luggage in the bolds, of the sɛ. Hướpp at the Custodian wharf yesterday—to retužn to Communist held Tientsin.
H
Most of the same 200 passengers were "evacuat- ed" from Shanghai during the past few months and are now returning to. China ta help rebuild our motherland into a great, self- sufficient nation free from foreign exploito: tion."
"
Tho
In fact,
Swire
had
Unlike arrivals from the pean countries. including the North, the group brought very USSR, as our friends. little of their personal effects, the Government will have reason- Included in this first largeable connection with them once known batch to leave the the war is over."
and Butterfield Colony for Red territory in Chipa were students, farmers, steamer, which had to cancel her small businessmen and their original departure on April 16 dependants. They are all go- because of engine trouble, ing back with one desiro-to about 1,000 tons of general cargo. Including paper, Chinese and work In a peaceful China, foreign medichies and chemical stuffs for the Red elly. She will Northern Chinese farmer. who fled from Relping before the call, at Inchon, South Korea, first Reds occupied the town, and to discharge several tons or cargo eventually reached the Colony by and about 100 passengers before There were ond visiting Tichtsin." ship last March, said: "Hope Hong
A
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is a paradiso for the bir bishteas about 12 Rotopeup passengers. mana capitalist To Popis te us this place does not appropriate opportunity. There is so Hilly land here. The People's Government help farmers to procure land to ill in' peace for our family and also for the motherland."
agree with Mr. Zec, although
i am in on enűrely different de- cupation, "said a husky Shong- hailander, who identifled himself us, Mr. Chalo and claimed to be a dock Taboure In Shanghel. He carried admitted that, he was
away on the impulse to leave his
native town when he saw thou- ronds evacuating during the last few months of 1948.
All In Peace
HK'S GIFT TO REBUILT HOUSE OF COMMONS
The Hong Kong Govern ment has, offered to provide the rebuilt House of Com- mena with a triple silver- gilt inkaland, valued at HK$1,820, It was officiallÝ
tekstand will be made
yesterday.
Tho
under the superelaion of Bir Giles acott, principal architect responsible for the design of 1.articips to an approved aattern. "Colonial Governments have been given an opportunity of donating gifts towards speci. articles of furniture and Ottings for the rooms in the
all "Anyway, It's for the better now. I'm going to Tientsin where I'm sure I can do, better for my- self and for nation...and all in peace," he asserted.
the
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A businessmu, who left with only an aluminium trunk and a large brief case, said he fled from Tientsin via Shanghal because of Red terrorism in occupied areas.
then
prevalling runouts
Sino-British Club Orchestra re-
"Now everything is progressing in peace t Tichisin.
16 hoorsal. Cosmo Club, 6 p.m.
Transport thanks to the local available, HK Land Forces Sports Meet-shipping firms. I would not miss
Ing. Sookunpoo, 2.30 p.m., Coming Events
TOMORROW
Club luncheon on board gs. Tjalengka, 12.30 p.m.; RIL launch, leaves Queen's Pier. 12.15 p.m. Garden, HK Hotel, 12.45 p.m.
Y's Men's Club luncheon, Roof
opportunity, I don't think the People's Government is as bad as some have
It." he represented
of the confirmed young
WIS
Chu young Yung-san, alles Chu Chang-chur, graduate of the St. John's Uni- versity and Great China Univer- sity, about three weeks ago.
Shoppbal, who arrived here
Leading the sympathising group' were Jose L. Alves, husband of Winston the deceased, Mrs. Olga Roza and coal drawings of an old woman a child are being exhibited Mrs.
two and a Alda Tavares, her daughters, Brother Leonard Aloy-by Mrs. K. Bonnerman. dius and Alex G. Alves of the There are 24 realistic water Hong Kong Bank, her two sons, colour paintings of sen and land- Skal In November, 1948 we were Present were also her daughter-scapes by Mr. Luis Chan, Vice- further formed that Governmmt in-tow, Mrs. Lindee Alves, her Chairman of the Art Club. had "invested" $1.850.000 from sons-in-law, Dr. C.E. de Roza has also sent In some life-like "surplus funds in the shares of and M. A. Tavares and one grand-nudes. Associated Properties Ltd., a prison and one granddaughter.
Seventeen-year-old David vate, profit-making organisation,
Leung is displaying some pastel in order
fiats in to obtain 25
of heads and drawings to house Government ser- WHICH
scenes. There are also eight vants. Since then further nine
a fur
At about 9.30 p.m. last night an colourful landscapes by Mrs. apartments have been nequired unknown man walked into the II. Lowe,“
Union Church, Ladies Guild from the same Company but we Kwok Tai Cafe at 832 Hennesky Mrs. V. Sterriker, Secretary of have yet to hear whether, or not. Road, Drawing revolver, he the
meeting, Nethersole Hospital, has made some Art Club,
3.30 p.m. additional "shares" at the same held up the mistress of the cafe postcard-size paintings which will *price were purchased in respect and an accountant,
be on sale at HK$3.50 each dur- ing the two-day exhibition. The proceeds of the sale are to be contributed to the Club fund.
$150 ROBBERY
of these, For the benefit of those Ten minutes later the man loft who have but lately arrived in the enfe taking along with him the Colany, It should be pointed $150 from the counter.
THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB
NOTICE TO MEMBERS : Fifth Race Meeting,
SATURDAY, 7th MAY, 1949.
There are ten races. The First Bell will be rung at 1.30 p.m. and the First face will be run at 2.00 pm.
Through Numbers (10 Races-520) may be obtained at the Office of the Treasurers, 1st Floor, Exchange Balidlog, alsó tickets for tho spécial Cash Sween on the last ̈ race, as well as those for the "Lantao Handicap to be run At the 6th Race Meeting on 21st May 1940. Tickets in the Special- Cash Sweep on the last race and those for the "Lantao Handi- cap" may be purchased also at the club's "Branch" "Office" "No. 382 Nathan Road, Kowloon,
MEMBERS' BADGES AND ENCLOSURE, Members and guests are reminded that they and their Indles MUST wear their badges PROMINENTLY DISPLAYED througout the Mesting.
NO ONE WITHOUT A BADGE WILL BE ADMITTED TO THE MEMBERS' ENCI ÖSÜRK. |
Badges_admitting non-members to the Members' Enclosure and Club Rooms `at 310 including tax are obtainable through the Secretary on the written dr personal introduction of a Member, such Member, to be responsible for all chifs eto,
Badres admitting to Members' “Kholdsurw will NOT be on sale at the HAGE' COURSE.
The Treasurers' CompradoreOffice will close at 11. a.m. and the Secretary's office at 11.45 a.m. - Both Officer`al lat" flour, Exchange Bulldlög.
storm
HK DELEGATION
IN ENGLAND
Hong Kong's industrist delega- Lon to the British Industries Fair has arrived in England, It was officially announced yesterday.
Kowloon Rotary Club luncheon,
Peninsula Hotel, 12.30 p.m. HK Ait Club, monthly exhibition,
fled
reconstructed building.
Hong Kong's Inkstand will
'ar Inscription: "The Gift of the Government of
Hồng Kông A photograph
of the finished article will be sent to Hong Kong
A
MASERS
been
colved from the Sopratary of State for the Colonies conveying to the Hong Kong Legislative Counall an ax. pression of the British Gay- ärnment's deep appreciation of the gift.
Girl Fined
St. John's Cathedral Hall, 10 Hevolution University, Elentin, For Unlawful
a.m
FRIDAY
Possession
The young scholar, who major- ed in Economics at both institu- tons, intends to join the People's
prior to embarking on a political... carcer
of Pro- in the Ministry
majority of the students Special Services Dance, European Communists info the fold. Bitter
in China were not led by the A young girl Cheung Kit- chun, aged 18, came before Mr. YMCA, West Lounge, 8. p.m. facts during the past yeare have W. A. Blair-Kerr at Kowloon to 11 p.m.
themselves converted us. Govern- yesterday to Women's Section,
answer the European ment
terrorism of professors, YMCA, Around the Maga- students and the general nubile charge of unlawful, possessich. Defendant was fined $150 OF zipes meeting 18 a.m.
has
disillusioned the educated HK Lawn Tennis Association, circles. Mr. Chu, declared. He one month's imprisonment.. annual general meeting, Le hiroself joined the Bed prop posing as a Catholic, went
It was stated that defendant, & Lo's office, Alexandria Üldg., 6.15 p.m.
1938 EDITION
1940.
to
St
Many students have arrived in Theresa Church on April 19 to Hong Kong during the past few attend the morning mass A
Beside her months from Shanghal. When woman ever transport was aqailable, they left for North China 'cities NOW IN
The delegates who flew to the United Kingdom by the special BOAC Solent flying-boat were Government wants to buy greeted at Southampton by Mr. coples of the 1938 edition of the E. G. A. Grimwood, of the London | Street | Index of Hong Kong and Office of the Hong Kong Govern- Kowiedn. ment.
OF STREET INDEX Red handą,
Now An Executive
suspiciously. the
the woman the information to the posted Father who asked the defendant for her address.
The Father sent a gardener to accompany lide home, but on ar "A classmate of mine in the val de houbo at Knight Stroet, St. John's Univerzity, who was defendant refused to enter. In The price must be reasonable. recently arrested by the KMT nieantime, deferidarie was Mr. H. Owen-Hughes and Mt. Firma or Individuals who have police for alleged subversive K. A. Joscelyne (Gibb Livingston available copies may communt work, is now an executive in one Lickels and two photos among the to conceal a rogury, two monthis and Company) were also among ente with the Public Relations of the People's Government or The party who met the delegates. Office.
THE HONG KONG STAGE CLUB
will present
“TWELFTH NIGHT”
by
WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE
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The gardener then took conisations, run by scholars," he her back to the Father who im-
mediately simmered the Police the owner of the pro
sald.
"There are still many scholarshi Baptista Was
this Colony who are awaiting perty the chance to frok Northward, beated, and she identned the he remarked.
articles as her Asked why so many people are Defendant denied the eltega- Snow
from the feds."Me on, saying that she had pinked that they are most-up the articles" while walking on.
Chude and prejudiced the lawn..
ly property
Chinese who can afford "holiday" visits to Hong Kong- "But I am
suremen
many of these evacuices will
ultimately return when the war PRACTICAL ITEMS,
the People's, Government alma!
to recoartrust China: pove
ALUMINUM
THUR. 28th APRIL at 7,15 P.M. (for schools only) year plan, similar in operation to Coffee Percolatora
A limited number of tiffins will be, oblažnable'as the Cla flouse provided they are ordered in 49vance from the No. 1:
FRI Boy (Tel. 27628).
NO CHILDREN WILL BE ADMITTED TO THE CLUB'S PREMISES DURING. THE MEETING.
PUBLIC ENCLOSURE,
The price of admission to the Publie Enclosure is XI including tax for all persons - including indies, and is payable at the Gath
Bookmakers, Tie Tac men, ete. will not, be permitted to sperate within the precinsi, of The Hong Kong Jockey Clau during the Race Meeting. I
Refreshments will be obtainable in the Restaurant in the Publie · Endlosure.
SERVANTS' FASSES.
Servants", Dawes will be fauned ⋅ to... · Private Box <holders- ONDE, WHO are' requested to, distribute them with discrimiams- Lido: End-so sudoras, ibaig nampa po daw yu except for gaming through, on jħole Galloway
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PRICES OF ADMISSION:
BALCONY $3.
STALLSI, $3.50. & $2.40
O
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SEATS MAY BE BOOKED AT THE
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* 30 Mins. BEFOEL THE SHOW.
A special ferbar will run from Police Pier, Kowloon, to the Theatres at:0.40, p.m. on Thur. and Fri, 28th and 20th Appl and at 8.25 pm on Sat 30th Auglis returnin". inmedikte | the slow lat over: Fare for return jourbes kursu 39.5.
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