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THE REPULSE BAY HOTEL. FORMAL OPENING BY EE THE GOVERNOR.
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BRILLIANT SCENE ON NEW YEAR'S
DAY.
Another step in the development of the Colony along lines which add to its attractions for the permanent resident sa well as for the tourist, was taken on
THE HONGKONG. DAIET PRISS, SATURDAT. JANUARY SRD
guta. These included practically every well-known resident of the Colony and many vizitova, among whom we noticed. Bir Havilland de Sausmares, the Chiaf
Judge of H.M. Supreme Court for China At 3.16 p.m. H.E the Governor, who was accompanied by his Private Soar try, arrived, and was received at the
entrance by the Directors.
DEPARTURE OF
SHELTON HOOFERA
POLICE CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS TREE
LITTLE FOLKS.
Mr. A. Shellos Hooper, who for over KNJUYABLE AFTERNOON FOR THE thirty years has been the Secretary of the Hongkong Land Investment sad Amor Co., Ltd, left for Home an NorThe annual Christmas Tree and treat Tor's Day, baralling vid the United for the Police children arranged by the States, Mr. Hooper go on six month Police Recreation Club came off at Happy learn, at the expiration of which he reValley on New Year's Day, and a largo Mr. J. BOOTT Harow, in saking His tires on pansion granted in recognition crowd of children and bigger folk bad New Year's Day, when H.E. the Governor Excellency to declare the building open, of his long and faithful service to the an enjoyable afternoon, thanks largely (Sir R. E. Stubba, K.C.M.G.) formally said: Your Excelleney, ladies and gentle Company.
to the efforts of Inspector Kent who opened the Repulse Bay Hotel, an ad-men-On behalf of the Hongkong Hotel
Mr. Hooper cane to the Colony in 188 worked very hard indeed, both balore junct of the Hongkong Hotel, in the Company and those assembled bore to- to take the appointment of Government and during the function to make is the presonco of a large gathering of reaid day, I cordially welcome Tour Excellency, Amesor, but before his first term of office success it proved. Sparte for the children and thank you for honouring this suspi- bad expired he received a flattering started at about three o'clock, and, in the cious occasion by your presence. I use invitation to acopt the secretaryship of intervals, Mr. W. Ward, dressed as a the word suspicious" advisedly, for I the Land Investment and Agency Co, lawn, kept the little ones thoroughly feel sure that as certainly as the sun ap Ltd, which was then in the very early amused. shines upon us, good fortune will ever stages of its carens Ever since A football match, upder Amociation attend this enterprias upon which Your that time (1889) he has continued in that conditions, played with a rugger ball. Excellency has by your kind attendance position, but, in addition, he has bold a provided a lot of fun for the spectators. to inaugurate it placed the hallmark of permanent retainer from the Government The contestants were the League k good reputa. In the circumstance of then their land export, and as such, has and the Stiffs" and the players had a
bean prominently identified with every strenuous time.
ants.
uniqueness of this event in the history of the Colony, it is perhaps fitting that I should offer a few remarks regarding
this highly important adjunet of the Hongkong Hotel Company's undertaking. The idea of building the Repulse Bay Hotel was the product of the brain of Mr. Taggart, the Company's energetic and genial manager, (applause) who, ever ready to forward the interests of the Company and to secure the welfare of its "patrons, suggested this project rather more than two years ago. Having convinced his Board of Directors of its soundness and obtained their sanction
Keell, one of the
big valuation case that has come before Stiffs was injured, and had to be the Courts for years past.
taken to the Hospital in an ambulance. The match ended in a tie, each side `scor- ing two-goals
The teams were as follows:-League, Clark, Clark,Reed, Kelly, Grimmett, Logan, Miller, Dick, Slay, Marks and Coutts,
Stig."-MeKny, Lenaghan. Smith, Knight, Peplow, Berd, Rood, Mist, Dorrington, and Conden
Wood,
Situated on the hill directly above the extensive sandy beach at the head of Bepulse Bay which forms one of the best bathing resorts of the island, the view of the hotel as que approaches it either by motor-car or launch is certainly very charming. Constructed bungalow fashion and occupying a fairly extensive site, the hotel stands out conspicuously in its whiteness amid billocks rich in wood and vardure. It is approached from the roadway by a broad fight of steps..
In his time he has manifested an active Along the whole front of the building
interest in the public life of the Colony, runs a verandah 150 feet in length and
though latterly he has taken ne promin 14ft. in width from which one gets a
a part in it for upwards of thirty splendid view of the picturesque sur- roundings of the hotel and at the same
rears he has been a Justice of Peace, and time the benefit of the cool breezes which
had hold a soas on the Licensing Board favour the spot. The main hall or lounge
until this year, when he retired in view of the hotel has no less than 3,500 fest of
of his impending departure for Home Boor space, and is furnished in a dyle,
He was for six years also a very valuable with rich carpets and comfortable chairs,
member of the Sanitary Board, and Mrs. Wolfe gave away the prises to the which gives it a most inviting appear
public appreciation of his services on that winners, also spoons to the teams that ance. At either end of the room is the for its erection, he has devoted himself Board was shown in the fact that on the took part in the football match,"
on which he stood for last occasion election be was returned at the head of the poll by a record vote. As a member handsome bouquet in a silver van of the Commission appointed in 1906 to He said the Club was grateful for the enquire into the administration of the interest which Mr. and Mrs. Wolfe had Banitary
Building Regulations taken in it sinos Mr. Wolfe had been the easted by the Public Health and Head of the Force, and expressed the Building Ordinance of 1900, he rendered hope that Mr. Wolfe's reign" would be a ing the present suites for the purpose. plenty upon the site and its surroundings, the Colony valuable service for which belong one, because the officers and men Adjoining the hall are two open porgoisa, f but we all owe a deep debt of gratitude received the thanks of the Colonial realised that in him they had a jure and
Government, notwithstanding that as a member of the Commission and 25, a
hotel's crest in bas relief. This hall will be used as a dining room and ball-room and is admirably adapted for either purpose. On the left and right of the main hall are situated residential suite, but later, when the residentialy wings, which are în pro- gress of construction, are completed, it in proposed to extend the main hall, utilis
heart and soul to its successful complo tian, and the edifice which now stands before you bears striking tribute to his foresight, labour and conselen attention. It reminds me of Bir Christopher Wren's epitaph
monumentum requiris, circumspice."
Nature has bestowed bountiful gifts in
permitting the breeze to play from front
to back. These are stocked with ferns
to the Architects, Messrs. Denison, Bam & Gibts and to the contractors, Mesra
And
ledgement of his public services in the Colony from the Secretary of State. Z
At the omalaaion of the day's aporta,
Inspector Kent, in thanking her for performing this duty, premated her with
sympathetic Eesti. -
1920.
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glad that the attendance was different from that of last year, for they had wel. Emed back thee who had gone Home for active service, also a number of new men. Even the powers above had fav- Sidco his return Mr. Hooper had oured their sports this year, for they undertaken no public duties, but his past would remember that last year's function record in that respect will always be re-had to be postponed owing to the rain. membered with appreciation. He has He also wished. on
behalf of his wife, left the Colony with the best wishes of a to thank those ladies who had made re- very wide circle of friends, who trust he salar visits to the Helena May Institute my live long to enjoy in tranquil repose to help the funds of the Ministering: the pension he has earned.
'Children's League. He was sure that they had enjoyed those meetings as much his wife had, He thought it likely that the Ministering Children's League would soon come to a close, but no doubt similar organisation would be formed and he hoped they would support that in the same wholehearted manner.
and creepers, and to xdd to the attraction Teang Ying for their skill in, attaining member of the Sanitary Board he was wife, said that he and his wife were grate- couple of fountains are being created the really excellent result which you will ever a barp critic of the Cororupena fal to the Club for asking them to officiate shortly behold, and on behalf of my Com Four or five years ago Mr. Hooper under at there annual functions He was very with artistic pottery hatins. The two
pany I tender to them ita hearty, thanks, residential wings will be completed by I have no doubt whatever that this Hotel
went an operation for appendicitis and Immer. A 14 feet veranda will run the will prove a boon to a bost of people who when he went Home in 1915 to recuperate
Live in Hongkong, and I am also she received a much-appreciated acknow length of the wing and each bed-dent that is patrons will be by xo which will be 20 feet by 20 feet, will have means limited to the populace of this ite prin bathrooms, with hot and cold Colony. The locality is easy of ac
rom our city, and is the enterprising water, and a dressing room. In front of Dragan Motor Car Company are institut the wing & tennis court will be provided.. ing a service of motor buses at reason: able rates, it can be reached without Store rooms, kitchens, pantries are all difficulty by all. I have now to request situated in the back portion of the build that Your Excellency will be pleased to ing and have been arranged in such a formally declare the Hotel
perform the inaugural ceremony and open to the manner as to be of the quickest and unet public for which purpose and on behalf eficient service, The interior of the of the Hotel Company, I beg leave to
present to you this key. (Applause). -rooma, even-to the very window sills, are of white glazed china, esuring a maxi- mam of cleanliness and sanitation. Every bath room and lavatory is of the same glazed china, while the bath are large and of porcelain. Sloan flush valves are fitted to every convenience, doing away with the necessity for pisterns. Fer- foet drainage has been installed and a septic tank, well removed, will deal with all refuse. The water supply for the botel is obtained from impounded or voirs, one of which holds over 80,000 gallons. There is a proper system of f'iration and the water will be ice-cooled by an electric refrigerator. The hotel
In
& most
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The results of the sporta follow to Girls Race (under seven) :~~1, Julia Earner; 2, Gladys Grimmett; 3, Ruby WIDis.
Boys Race (under seven) :-1, Jack Brasil; 9, Michael Davitt 3, Arthur Floyd. frentlemen's Raco (under 30)-1, Con
2, Smith; 3, Dick.
Ladies' Cocoaut Shy-1, Mrs. McLeod; 9, Mrs. Grant; 3, Mrs. Garrod.
Girls Race (over 14):1, Kiss Marjorie
THE BOHEME FOR A MINT AT Kent; 2, Miss Angus; 3, Miss Agnes Watt.
SHANGHAL.
PEKING REPORTED FAVOURABLE.
Men's Race (30 to 40), Dorrington; 2, Lannigan; 3, Grimmett;
Giria Hace (7 to 14)-1, Barbara Earnor; 2, Irene Passmore; 3, Cissy Culli- ford.
Boys' Race (7 to 14):1, Jim Watt; Hobby Watt; 3, John Panmure,
2
Egg and Spoon Race:1, Mrs. Grimmett;
Mr Furdon; S, Mrs. Garred. Veteran's Race:1, Tospector Macdonald;
H.E. THE GOVERNOR was then handed a key, before proceeding to open the door, said: ladies Mr. Hooper is succesded in the Secre and gentlemen, Dr. Johnson observed on taryship of the Land Investment and one occasion that nothing had yet much use, or gave so much happines as been contrived by man that was of soAgency Co, Ltd, by Mr. Mowbray Stafford Northcote, who has for many a good tavern or inn. (Langhter).
years beca the Accountant of the Com those days, however, the word "hotel pany, as well as the Secretary of the was not used in the same senso as at pre- Hongkong Land Reclamation Co., and in sent, or Dr. Johnson would have sub congratulating him upon this recognition stituted it for the words be used. I have of his services to the Company, we know come down to open this hotel becaus
we are giving expresion to a sentiment think it represents an important event widely entertained among those who are in the life of the Colony. It has tre acquainted with his abilities and his quently been observed to me by a good qualifications for the post maur people who pass through* Hong- og that one draw-back to the place is will make its own ice and will be able to
that there is nowhere for the tourist to carry on its own cold storage. In winter. The Hongkong Hotel Company has shown go when he goes out, from his hotel. the whole building will be electrically much enterprise and wisdom in accepting boated..
Every bed-room in the hotel will have admirable place which will serve as an
Mr. Taggart's advice by providing its own telephone, communicating with object for very pleasant excursiona the central office, while the furniture and fittings leave nothing to be desired. As in Asia, and I am quite convinced that amongst the best and most beautiful roads timo makes it possible the ground be the hotel will meet with the success it tween the hotel and the beach will be deserves because of the skill and intelli- properly treated and laid out in parence with which the site has been anlect- terres. Then will be sloping gardens, ed. From the point of view of the tourist etc, while there has been already rented it is a great advantage to have a place & number of hammocks and sunshade of this kind, but whether, from the point mesta, where the visitor, or guest may enjoy a quist hour in the cool of the erening.
To sum up, the new hotel in the full ness of time promises to be one of the must attractive country heels to be found anywhere in the East. It is thoroughly modern in its fittings and arrangement; much ring it open. In pursuance of this resolution the all impenses. The note then, adverts to and ita scrupulous sanitation, charming aurroundings an excellent cuisine, and the facilities it will afford for bathing,
door was next opened, and as His British Legation on Thursday addressed the advantages of having a uniform,
note refers to the disadvantages occurring of a dollar currency being dependent on through, depreciation of the subsidiary confidence in its security should be under coinage and the discredited condition of the direct control of the Central Govern Chinese bank notes. It points out that moat which should provide for the foreign the silver dollar is more reliable than the technical aitance necessary to create bank-note and more convenient than rece confidence among foreign banks. In this and that there is a real demand for a connection the note emphasizes that this uniform dollar. It refers to the fact that implies no criticism of Chinese integrity From two clock ofwards, there was a Never was there a merrier crowd of which Chinese currency rested, and that foreign assistance is essential, innemuch
EEN THE BALL
in the paab sycon has been the pilar on and ability, but that the provision of steady stream of motorcars and also dancers than those present at night at it is impossible to remove the pillar until a foreign solver will be handled, and it mayoral motor-buses operated by the the first ball given at the new hotel. The an absolutely reliable dollar has been pro is of the utmost importance that the enterprising Dragon Garage, conveving gathering seemed even larger than the one duced to replace it. The mote states that Chinese dollar through the foreign people from the City to Hopulse Bay, Present at the opening. The hotel and in the opinion of British bankers and hunks should obtain the unreserved coo traversing zonda unequalled anywhere in laminated for the cocasion, Japatiese duced without arrest difficulty, it's omtral. It is anderstood that the Chinese (ov-
were prettily decorated and merchants uniform dollar can be intro Bideos of the world the East not only on neonent of the exo fapterus being used in the garden with mint opers to free coinage of dollars is empent is sympathetic towards the ides lence of their construction, bat for the artistic effect. Several of the dancers established in Shanghai, which is the prin- and considers the moment favourable for delightful, acenic panorama along the dined at the botal and all partook emst of the leland which the journey supper. Music was supplied by the hotel al port of entry of silver into China, replacing synes by a uniform dollar and afords. As the visitors alighted at the
orchestra entrance to the hotel they were met by waltzes was a composition of Mr. Tag taps, that such she would cont the new year by which's Central Govern- Bankers and merchants point out, the that's scheme willbe sanounced early in and included amorget the Mr. J. Boott Haraton (Director) and Mr. Kart appropriately entitled Repulse the Chinese Government practically nomint mint with the necessary foreign. H. Taggart, the genial manager, who Bay Dancing a carried on with a thing as a small moïgnorage would cover asistance will be established at Shanghai was unremitting in his altention to the mesh bill the early hours of the morning. (Continued of foot of news column. for free coinago of silver-Router,
PING, December 24th. The recent conference of British Cham- bera of Commerce at Shanghai passed a resolution that the Chinese Government. be strongly urged to take steps to discon of view of the Colony, it is a great advan- tinue the use of ayces and to establish a tage to have tourists is a matter on naiform currency of dollar and subsi 2 Inspector Brasil; 3, Inspector Marks. which there is a little difference of opin- diary silver and copper coinage throughg-of-Wars Married Men (Gerrard, inn. (Laughter). I hope that the Hotel out the country: to open mint in Bil, Lannigan, A. Clark, McLeod, Hynes, Company will reap the benefit of their Shanghai for the free coinage of dollars Fardon, West, Dorrington, and Evana) beat enterprise by providing this popular re- and to place other, mints under efficient the Single Mas sort for the inhabitants of the Colony. I control, so that uniformity wish it all
of standard in the future and have may be preserved. LA PUERT in
fishing and excursions to other parts of tency and the gueste stood on the a note to the Chinese Government. The reliable dollar and says that the access
the island will combine to make the hotel a great attracties for tourists passing through Hongkong, and a boon to residents seeking a few boure escape from the crowded city..
THE OPENING CEREMONY.
The formal ceremony took place a few
minates after 3 p.m.
the hotel orchestra played Save the King" His Excellency entered the building and signed his name on the hotel register. A tour of inspee tion of the building took place, after which all present partook of refreshments The band of the botol played a selection of music through the afterness
of
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