GROWING BUSINESS AT KONG MOON
AND PAK KAAÍ.
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, MAY 18, 1931.
RETIREMENT OF CIVIL SERVANT.
WHAT 'BUSES, TRAINS AND STEAMERS ARE DOING. MR. S. SOONDERAM'S LONG
NATURAL WEALTH OF THE PEARL
RIVER DELTA.
[FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.]
KONG MOON, May 15. It is now just about one year since the motor road was construct-
Active Mission Work. Two missions have their head
for men, two large boarding schools, one for girls, the other for boys,' a nurse's training institution, and six. dwelling houses.
ed from the city of Kong Moon quarters for these districts in the to l'ak Kaa; the Port of Kong Moon port of Pak Kani, the United on the West River. This public | Church of Canada Mission, and the highway is a continuation of the Mary Knoll Catholic Mission. The Lund in Kong Moon, and follows former mission has had for a num the river all the way to Pak Koai.ber of years, two well equipped This rond is proving to be hospitals, one for women, the other popular and swift ucuns of trans- portation between the Port and the City. From very early in the morn ing until late at night motor buses
The Catholic Mission has erected and motor curs, crowded with people | make this an exceedingly busy several substantial buildings on thorough fare..
their fine site, including a large The building of the highway residener, a boys' academy, an in- making possible rapid motor traffic stitution for the training of young is changing life considerably for women, and a Church. On their the people of Kong Moon and sur-property, there is also a well laid rounding districts. In former days, out playing field for the use of it was a choice of waiting for ona their or other of the few trains or sitting in a sampen for three-quarters of an hour if you wish to go from the Port to the City. Now the buses which run every few minutes will get you there, ie short order.
studenta. The Southern Baptist Mission has twe residences built on a hill near the port for members of their staff working in these districts.
Beven Steamers on Hong Kong Run,
SERVICE.
Mr. Soopin Boonderam, a well known member of the local Hindu community who has served for thirty eight years in the mercantile marino office is retiring on pension, Mr. Soonderam hnd served under
BRIGHT FUTURE FOR PREFERS A CHINESE GAOL. THE KING'S. APPLICATION BY SHANGHAI
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OPTIMISTIC.
PRISONER GRANTED.
Chu Chi-hain, formerly a member of the compradore's staff of the Addressing those attending the Mercantile Bank of India, who was first ordinary weeting of share. sentenced last September by the holders of the Ching Entertainment Special District Court of Shanghai, and Land Investment Co., Ltd., the to four years' imprisonment for Chairman Sir Shou-son Chow, reembezzling Tis. 100,000 from the marked that during the two months bank, submitted a petition to the it has been opened, the patronage Court asking to be transferred from the Municipal Gaol to a pri- six Harbour Masters, and can re-accorded the King's Theatre was member the early days when the
tions in the Bettlement gaol were 3ercantile Marine Office had only
son in the Chinese territory on the to deal with sailing vessels, and
around that be felt that the condi- can tall many humorous incidents
unsuited for his health and that, in accordance with the Provisional relating to
Court Reorganization Agreement the Special District Court could be stipulations, prisoners sentenced by kopt in the Municipal Gaol or transferred to prisons in the Chiu-
masters and their crews. His principal duty was in connexion with signing off and on crown for vessels calling at this nort, and many old seafarers re- member with gratitude the tact ful way Mr. Boonderam wont about
between masters and their men.
With all masters and crows, Mr. Scondéram was most popular. He retiring front service on pension, and although the shipping frater. nity all wish him good luck, 'they nevertheless regret missing his
essential to their calling, gonial presence in an office so
Mr. Soonderam is now on two months leave prior to taking his pension. Although 00 years of nge, he was hale and hearty until re contly when he had the misfortune to lose his wife, who died after a long illness. A few days after her death, Mr. Soonderam was seized with apoplexy while returning to his résidence in a tram. Since then ho has been under treatment. His many friends will with him. speedy recovery and many years of well-earned happiness in his retire.
mant..
It would appear that the Port of
The port of Pak Kaai is well Pak Kaai on the West River is served in the way of communi- destined to develop very materially | cations. All the native passenger during the coming years. Natural and freight junks pass here going ly, the site is a good one, situated to Canton, Macao, Shek Kei, Shiu on the West River with ample opon | Hing and other parts of the West River. Native passenger boats future development. spaces for
leave here daily for Kung Yick and During the past twenty years, the Sun Cheung in the west. The fact fort has made much progress. The that thero are seven steamers on the Imperial Maritime Cristonis, haa Kong Moon Hong Kong run, four on one day, and three the next, for many years been opened here, is sufficient proof of the volume of as the Port of Kong Moou. This passenger and freight traffic main- BRITISH DESERTER SENT TO taeans that the greater part of all Lained between the two ports. Thero Hong Kong steamers arrive in Pak the passenger and cargo traffic for Kail, at day-break every morning the Western districts, Sun Ning, in, the week with the exception of Hoi Ping, Yan Ping, Sun Wool, Sunday morning, and leave for Hong Kong every afternoon at Shui Tung and Yeung Kong must about three o'clock, arriving in pass through this port.
Hong Kong before mid-night.
For a munker of years Pak Kani has been the northern terminus of the Sun Ning Railway, on which there are three daily trains leaving the port for the cities in the Western districte, Kung Yick, Tui Shan and Tau Shan" There are als three daily trains entering the port from these western points The Sun Ning railway, a few years ago erected here a very substantial and commodious station building
Spring Crops Doing Well. The farmers have practically com- pleted the planting of the spring crop of rice. The weather has been favourable, with sufficient rain to give everything a good start. Pro speets at present are good for au; other year. The summer fruits are The luscious lichees are coming in. again On the market, while a variety of plums, and some peaches
are for sale.
The War Naisance. Just when China was apparently connected with a well built extend-settling down for a period of peace ed concrete platform, covered with and prosperity it is discouraging a roof where passengers may board in the extreme that the military
sun.
lenders in Canton cannot find
ASSAULT ON A CHINESE.
PRISON,
Private Robert Keenan, aged 23, a deserter from the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders' Camp at Shamshuipo, was on Saturday charged before Mr. E. W. Hamil- ton at the Kowloon Police Court, with having caused grievous bodily harm to one Hon-ying, by striking him on the mouth with a stone at the Kowloon-Canton Railway de- pot near Holta Wharf. The de- fendant pleaded not guilty" as serting that he threw the stone in self-defence. Complainant
stated
in evidence that on Wednesday last, shortly after, 10 a.m., he was
at work on the permanent way
very encouraging and in the opinion of the directors, future Prospects were exceedingly bright.
Sir Shou-son Chow said:-During the period under review the Com pany's property was in course of your Director has been largely construction and the attention of occupied in the preparatory work in regard to the Company's build
eso territory as the judges may soo ing and the King's Theatre...
As you will notice from the fit. Chu also asked for a reduction report, the Company's building in the term of his imprisonment on was not completed until March the ground that he had been ill 23 this year, before which date, of ever since he was put into the course, it did not become revenue Municipal Gaol.
Profit and Loss Account shows n hearing and as you will as the debit balance of 830,777 which the Directors propose to carry forward to the next year's account. I am glad to be able to inform you that our building is now fully occupied and the revenue from this source shows a reasonable return on the amount of capital invested..
Chu's application having been granted by Judge Chon in the Special District Court, Mr. T. Y. Chang, Assistant Municipal Ad- Tocate, who was present for the police, strongly objected to the Court's decision and stated that the prisoner had not produced suffici. ent evidence to support his allega.
tion that conditions in the Muni- cipal Gaol were unsuited for his health. Mr. Chang said Chu's plea that he felt uncomfortable in the Municipal Gaol was entirely ridi culous because nobody could expect comforts in a gaol, so he asked the Court to dismiss the application.
The King's Theatre was open to the public on Mar. 31 this year and is now showing pictures of the best class. Thanks to our architects and decorators, we are now the owners of the finest and most up-to-date Theatre in the Colony and I may mention it is the aim of your The Judge, however, ordered Chu Directors to spare
to be transferred to a prison in the no effort to maintain this position,
Chinese territory, whereupon Mr. Although it is too early yet to Chang stated that the police would
prospects, yauge future
your file an appeal against the decision Directors feel confident that they and asked that the prisoner be kept are exceedingly bright, and the in the Municipal Gaol, pending patronage our Theatre has received the result of the appeal. This was during the two short months it has granted and Chu was sent back to been opened clearly shows that, tho Municipal Gaol' where he will given first-class pictures, comfor- remain for the time being.--N.G. table seating and good service we | Daily News, teny anticipate continued success."
I do not think there is anything requiring further comment and I the therefore formally propose adoption of the report and accounts as presented.
The report and accounts
unanimously adopted.
GOVERNMENT HOUSE.
were
OFFICIAL APPOINTMENTS.
The following appointments by H.E. the Governor are announced in the Government gazette.
Mr. Victor Cecil Branson, M.C., to be Second Lieutenant in the Defence Hong Kong Volunteer Corps, with effect from May 3, 1031. Mr. Alan Eustace Wood to be Chief Assistant to the Secretary for Chinese Affairs, with effect
near Holts Wharf. He went to LAST WEEK'S ACTIVITIES. from May 11, 1931.
the latrine and defendant came in and acted indecently.
'the trains protected from. rain and better method of adjusting their difficulties with Nanking than by
Complainant pushed him away The Sun Ning wharf and receiv-revolting and resorting to armed ing 'sheds extend along the West force. Tho poor people of China and defendant struck him on the suffer the consequences and the mouth with his fist, and kicked his River for about 130 yards provid-heavily taxed merchants and farm-hand. Complainant then went out ing accommodation for some of the ers and artisans, who are the main
strength of the country foot the and defendant followed and threw steamers plying between this port bills, and anyone who has lived in stones, one of which hit complain- and Hong Kong. In addition to China during the past two decades ant on the mouth. the Imperial Maritime Customs in-knows what a tremendous amount cluding the main Customs build. of good money has been worse than thrown away in civil strife caused ings, together with the Commis by self-seeking, military men. Let sioner's residence, and houses and us fervently hope that this matter may speedily be settled between club for the staff, there are located Canton and Nanking and give tho
We wero absent from here the headquarters, for these dis long-suffering people of China an
camp without leave. The day tricts, of the Standard Oil Com- opportunity to get on with the re-
organization and development of previous to the incident we had pany of New York, and of the their great and magnificent coun-missed some meat from the carri Agintic Petroleun · Company,
CORRESPONDENCE.
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try.
ST. JOHN AMBULANCE
BRIGADE.
SUNDAY, May 30.
The Hon. Bir Shouson Chow and
the
Mr. Mei Lan Fong had an inter- view with His Excellency Governor. MONDAY, May 11.
At an investiture, held at Gov erament House, His Excellency the Defondant stated in the witness Governor, on behalf of His Majesty the King, invested Mr. E. W. Car- box that "I and another man were living in a guards' compartpenter with the insignia of Officer
Holts ment on the aiding near Wharf.
nge. On coming back from having a swim I saw two Chinese como from the carriage. We made a search ami, discovered there wäre some clothes missing,' I went down
(all letters intended for publi- FREE VACCINATIONS TOTAL to the latrine and searchod do.
cation must be accompanied by the pame and address of the writer, not for publication, unless sp desired, but as evidence of good faith. ED.]
$3 FOR FRIENDSHIP.
07,000.
of The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire; and presented, to Miss N. E. James, Superintending Sister Queen Alexandra's Rosa! Nursing Service, the Order of the Royal Red Cross (2nd Class.)
At the same ceremony His Ex- celleney presented Certificates of Honour to Mr. Lo Cheung Shin, Mr. Tong Yat.Chun, Mr. Kwok Sui Lau and Mr. Tang Pak Kau.
fendant. Be escaped and I made His Excellency the Governor and a grab at him but missed. I then Lady Feel, accompanied by Cap
tain T.A.H. Coltman, A.D.C., din- The number of persons vaccinat-throw a stone at him as he was
too far away to catch. After thatod with the Hon. Sir Shouson and ed-free of charge-by members of
three other Chinese men came to. Lady Chow and the Hon. Dr, and the St. John Ambulance Brigade,
wards, mo with tron bars, and 1 Mrs. T'eo at the Ching Merchants up to and including May 17, was:—
Club, and attended the perforni- thraw mora stone." Chinese Y.M.C.A., (H.E.) 9,545
ance given by Mr. Mei Lan Fong 843 King's College (Old)...............
and his company at the Ko Shing 14,438 Sin, Now the hot weather is King's College. (Present)
5,357 approaching, I would make a plus Railway
3,835
(TO THE EDITOR OF THE "HONG KONG DAILY PRESS."]
for our best friends, our dogn. Indian Plenty of freab, cool water should always be available in the house or kenacl, and the receptacle, scrupul. ously-clean, must be kept away from
the sun's rays.
Think of the pleasure our dogs give us, and the little they ask in turn soul is enriched that
Kowloon Mongkok Shaukiwan
10,800
25,587.
Theatre.
Thursday, May 14.
Honorary Aides-de-Camp, to His Excellency the Governor.
Second Lieutenant Ivor Gordon
Flying Officer Anthony George Moon, South Wales Bordorers and
Carl Somerhough, Royal Air Force.
Mr. Benjamin Wylie to be a Member of the Board of Education for a further period of two years, with effect from May 20, 1931.
Mr. Charles Gordon Stewart Mackie to be temporarily an Unoffi. cial Member of the Legislative Council, vice the Honourable Mr. John Owen Hughes, resigned, with effect from May 7, 1931.
Mr. William Hunry Bell to-bo- temporarily an Unofficial Memor of the Legislative Council, in the place of Sir Henry Edward Pol- lock, K.C., who is temporarily ab sent from the Colony, with effect from May 14, 1931.
STILL LOOKING FOR A HOME.
SPANISH GOVERNMENT RE- JECTS TROTSKY'S REQUEST.
The,
Constantinople, May Russian bolshevist Trotsky, has re pro.ceived another rebuff in connection with his attempt to secure the hos pitality of a home in some other country than Turkey.
His Excellency the Governor sided at the meetings of the Execu- tive and Legislative Councils FRIDAY, May 15.
In giving his decision the ma gistrate said "You are a desertor, and have no right to be living there. The man was runing away, so there is no question of self-defence.
"You have.. told me a pack of 6,570 lie, which makes it worse; you are 451 convicted, on the second chargo;
Bhortly after. Spain had become the first charge will be dismissod."
a Republic, he received an en- couraging communication from the A fine of $28 or three weeks' im.
His Excellency the Governor and Spanish Foreign Minister in re 220-prisonment was imposed as 1237, tender by His Excelgard to replication in stila ist, order made for $10 compensation oncy's personal staff, attended the Spain, but the Spanish Government to the complainant, or, in default Fifth Extra Race Meeting at Hap. has now decided to turn down his
Py Valley. a further week's imprisonment,
St. Joseph's College Chinese Y.M.C.A. (Kowloon) 14,710 Chinone Athletic Assca .................... 2,460 1,481 Motor Drivers' Assen........
has won an animal's love bagetorta Nursing of you to remember their simple, Y. W.C.A. Nursing. hut very nccessary want-water. Un Long .... Yours eto
TAILWAGGER.
Total
1,188
07,360
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