HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1933.
APPEAL FOR NEW CHEER-O
CLUB
LADY PEEL ASKS FOR COMMUNITY'S SUPPORT
GENERAL & COMMODORE ON THE
ویر
MEN'S NEED FOR THE CLUB
Mr. Tang Shiu Kin's Generous Gift
A meeting was held yesterday afternoon at Government House, with the object of re-starting the Cheer O Club," and obtaining "funds for building, on a corner of the Beaconsfield Arcade site, a permanent, two-storied pre- mises. Lady Peel, presided, with Sir Henry Pollock as assistant. An appeal for between $30,000, and $35,000 was made. und Lady Peel ́announced that Mr. Tang Shiu Kin had made a gift of $1.000..
General Borrett and Conimodore Elliot gave very tell ing addresses on the need for such a place for men of the Army and Fleet, both of them emphasising the help that ladies in the Colony could give these men, to whom "a reasonable amount of women's society was a thing they very much required.
Sir Henry Pollock pledged the co-operation of the Y.M.C.A. and Dr. R. H. Kotewall "expressed the interest. and sympathy of the Chinese community in this appeal.
Lady Peel and Sir Henry Pollock were supported on the platform by Major General O. C. Borrett, Commodore- Frank" Elliot. the Bishop of Victoria (Rt. Rev. Ronald. Hall). His Honour Mr. J. R. Wood (Chief Justice), Sqdr. Leader Wood, R.A.F., the Hon. Dr. R. H. Kotewall, the Hon. Sir Shou-son Chow and Mr. J. L. MacPherson.
GOVT. GIVES SITE: $35,000 WANTED
LADY PEEL
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Lady Peel said:-Ladies Gentlemen.
and
BROKER'S CLAIM FAILS
deed. I may say I know several personal cases where lads have
come abroad and kept straight When Is Commission
through social contact with the civilians and ladies of this Colony, I feel that every support you can possibly give to the lads will be most gratefully received by the men of the Royal Navy and by the mothers, sisters at home.
| everything possible is done for them, and therefore needed some sort of exercise or some
other form of amusement.
Payable?
A summary cam was taken by the acting Chief Justice, Mr. J. R. Wood yesterday afternoon, in which.. Choy Kang Kwn of 43 Peel Street, sued Hessrs. Harry Wicking & Co. for 8104.93 representing brokerage due to the plaintiff as per an ac count rendered in July 27
THE NANCHANG PRISONERS
Released In A Field Of Kaoliang
"
** NOMINAL RANSON
I would like to mention that we
Newchwang, Sept. 8. hope to have a real Trafalgar Day
anxiety they had undergone during Weary, ragged and worn by the this year and this will give the people of the Colony an oppor-
their long captivity, and almost tunity of seeing the sailors. The Mr. C. Lowe of Messra, Dennys hair and untrimmed beards, the unrecognisable with their shaggy salors live on board, sometimes a & Company appeared for the com. 1,000 per ship under really un-plainant and Mr. H. J. Armstrong from
three British officers abducted hygienic conditions.
although of Messrs. Deachis was for Messrs Swire's 3. Nanchang at New- Messrs. Butterfield and Harry Wicking & Co.
The defendants counter-claimed
chwang Bar on March 29 arrived $80.20 in respect
here this morning in an armour- of commissioned-train from. Panshan. overpaid to the plaintiff and $160 in respect of insurance premiums Their liberation had been sécur- collected by the plaintiff without ed through the efforts of Captain the "authority of the defendants, Sohel Obata, chief of the imperial' tiff to show that the brokerages
Evidence was given by the plain-Japanese Gendarmerie at Ying-
kow.. concerned in the case were due to bim. He contended that the bro-
rage became due
when dealers signed on chopped the contracts to ing & Co. He contended that was purchase from Messrs. Harry Wick. the practice among brokers,
piecegoods
lease, which was speedily flashea The first intimation of their re- to the four corners of the earth, came in
he informed the Japanese authori- telephone message from Captain Obata yesterday in which ties at Yingkow that he had ar- rived at Panshan with the three British captives at 6.30 p.m.
The Commodore mentioned that In addition to the actual working of the Cheero Club It would be a great boon if those who had cars could loan them to take sailors into the country. Such a gesture would. he felt sure be received with the utmost gratitude.
"I also wanted to point out that although we hope at the Trafal gar Day celebrations to show you something of the Navy if there is Anything over which is accrued in Owen Hughes who stated that the The defence called Mr. Harry the way of subscription or any-brokerage was only due when the thing of that sort it will be divid-contracts were carried out, and the ed amongst the funds by which goods concerned taken delivery of saltors are benefitted.
Captain Obata left. Newebwang and paid for. He said that that five days ago to effect the release was the condition under which of the captives and, although their every firm worked.
liberation was secured through the Judgment was given for the de-combined efforts of both the Jap fendants with costs in the claim panese and Manchukuo authori- and the amount of the counter-ties, he himself had full charge of claim was also granted.
the final arrangements.
He mentioned that when in con- versation with the Bishop, of Vic- toria "and told of the proposal of the relaunching of the Cheero Club he marked that down as one to benefit from
any procéeda which might accrue as a result of Trafalgar Day.
"On behalf of the Royal Navy," he said "I would like to thank Lady Peel and those ladles who have done so much good work and taken such an interest in the wel- fare of His Majesty's Navy in China,"
Y.M.C.A. SUPPORT
PROMISED
42
NEW CHINA RAILWAY
ALLEGED AMERICAN CON- TRACT BY T. V. SOONG
Sir Henry Pollock Maid:- Lady Prel, General Barrett, Com modore. Elliott, Ladies and Gentle a railway connecting Shansi at
a large number of men living in barracks, you will recognise once that there are two things the men require. First, a reason- able amount of women's society that shall I say," where they can
men...
As President of the Y.M.C.A. I can confidently assert, from previo ous discussions which have taken
Combined Efforts
The three officers who have re- gained their freedom are MessTS. A. D. Blue, of Glasgow;" Clifford Johnson, of Berlanclit, · Colwyn Bay, North Wales, and W. E. Har- krave, of Ripon, Yorkshire."
Mr. F. L. Pears, of Newcastle,. who was kidnapped with them, was released a few days later in order to carry the demands of the cap- tors to Newchwang.
Tokyo-According to a telegram received in a certain quarter on the 31st ultimo, says the Kobe Shim
On their arrival here the libe- bun," during his stay in America, rated. officers were rushed ta pat- Mr. T. V. Soong concluded a secret rol-boat belonging to the Manchu-" loan contract with the American kuo coastal police to Yingkow, Government for the construction of where, at the headquarters of the and Imperial Japanese Gendarmerie, Shensi provinces, offering as the they were formally handed over to working of mines in Shansi and Consul at Mukden, who played condition the joint Sino-American. Mr. D. H. Clarke, the British Vice-
and secondly a place of recreation luce at nur Board Meetings, that alleged, the Nanking Government and Mr. Charles Corkran last year. Soong's return home, it is further the release of Mrs. Muriel Pawley in Shensi. On Mr. such a prominent part in securing get away from military discipline.ntion will be only to wired to General Yen Hai-shan, who three officers were released on the Soldlers do not as a rule, talk picased that the Cheero (formerly holds actual sway-over the two pro anniversary of the capture of Mrs. curious coincidence the leave the City Hall, last year: we about their private affairs to their Y.M.C.A.). should be started once asking for his approval for the ur kidnapped by bandits at the New- known as the Naval and Military vinces involved in the contract, Pawley and Mr. Corkran, who were officers or even to their officers nunin under the auspices of the wives, and it is at places like the Y.M.C.A. Cheero Club that many has been helped over time by the kindly sympathy of
I have asked you to come to this meeting this afternoon to ar- range for the building of a “Cheero Club As you all know, it was very sad when we had to
could and no suitable building in the Town and so had to close.
Government has now offered us site on the corner near Beacons8- feld Arcade, on condition that we put up a building costing at least $25,000. Government will give us a lease of five years (at $1 a year rent) and I understand that there
a man
a difficult
some civilian ladies. Soldiers are. very humani.
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ser-
By a
chang racecourse.
Avolded Another Attack
had been placed aboard the arm- oured train that carried them here It was not until the three officers
that they were considered really safe. When the bandits banded them to Captain Obata, the Jap- anese officer headed for Panshan by a circuitous route in order to avoid the possibility of an attack.
rangement and emphasising the great need of a new railway for I am happy to be able to an- the development of these provinces, Mr. J. L. McPherson, who has had promising to send his representa nounce that our General Secretary, General Ven immediately replied, n wide experience of building plans tive to Nanking to confer with the The 30% of excel- and costs in this Colony, has very Government authorities. This Sino lent men require no assistance kindly promised to place his from anyone. They, however, vice, at the dispoan of any Build-
American economie rapprochement will be no difficulty in having this thoroughly appreciate such clubs.ing Committee which may be here affect Jpanese rights and interests in North China, it is feared, may lease extended when necessary to be dealt with other ways, and that we can at all times rely upon
The 20% of bad characters have after formed. I feel confident too in that part of China. The covering authority of Secretary of State is necessary.
will not come to any well conduct- the friendly co-operation but it is anticipated that this will place. It is to the Intervening Honourable the Director of Public of the be given.
50% that these clubs are a saving | Works and of the Officers of his offer us peace and security which by some other band of despera- must get away from barracks. If grace. Many of them feel they department. such places as the Cheero Club exist they go there in considerable they go elsewhere and numbers; if no such place exists trouble.
get into
the
I am very anxious that the Club should" be run as before by the Ladles of Hong Kong. Mrs. Lewis and Mrs. Bellamy. I am sorry to say, are not here this afternoon, but early this year they said they would undertake to run the Club with Ladles Committee. It will,
does.
mentioned by Lady Peel
we enjoy (applause). Two items of good news have been speech.
After the men had been förmal- It was therefore a great pleasurely handed in her to me to hear what Lady Peel said Clarke, they enjoyed the luxury of Over to Mr. D. H. ef the very generous donations a bath and shave and the comfort The first is that Mrs. Bellamy feel there are other Chinese who, fore partaking of the excellent from Mr. Tang Shiu Kin and or wearing clean clothes, but be- and Mrs D. J. Lewis and other inspite of these bard times, in breakfast awaiting them, they ob very efficient and willing ladies, who are associated with them in spite of the many calls on their ligingly though shyly posed for the the entertainment of the Services, liberalities, will do their bit for host of photographers waiting to will be returning from the Sailors the welfare of the Colony's defen-
any project whose object it is for "nap" them.. they have been recently enticed by and Soldiers Home, inta which
They had time to say that they ders (applause). all who have the Reverend Mr. Tribbeck, and by Lady Peel through the Chair-vity was tated, they were really Mr. Tang Shiu Kin was asked their friends later. If their capti- had a "wonderful story" to tell to ensure the required accommo- do again, in carrying on their ex-activities at the Cheers, dation, and the cost
cellent social services. (Applause). of such a building, will probably be between $30,000 and $35,000. **
May I take this opportunity of of course, be under the auspices thanking Lady Feel for the active of the 7.M.C.A. but will be in the interest she is taking in the wel hands of a Ladies Committee. fare of the soldiers and express
It is
clear that a two-storey
our gratitude to
非
building will be necessary, in order helped in the past and I trust will will resume their much-appreciated man to accept the post of treasuri glad that it had been undergone in
I now make an appeal to the whole community of Hong Kong to And the money to build this greatly needed Club for the service men who are out here away from their homes. It makes an enor
COMMODORE ELLIOT SPEAKS FOR THE SAILORS
"
Commodore Elliot, on behalf of the China Fleet said:-
"I would like to say before I mous difference to these men to ago at the age of 16 and 17 and start that I came out here 30 years have a happy and cheerful place I want you to put yourselves in a to go to, where they may talk of position of a mother or sister of their homes to women who under any lad coming abroad for three stand and can sympathise with them..
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suming manner. They intimated
The second agreeable "item
er for the Chinese merabers of the Manchukuo, where the climate was nounced by Lady Peel is the gen-ng treasurer representing the Euro-
An- community, and Mr. A. Brearley all that could be desired. erous donation by Mr. Tang Shiu pean community. Both these gentographers with their quiet, unas- new premises of the sum of $1000.
The officers impressed the pho- Kin to the Building Fund of the tlemen accepted the offices.
The Chairman on behalf of Lady and I would venture, if I may be Peel thanked all for their attend permitted to do so, to express the ance, and H.E. Major earnest hope that the many infiu Borrett proposed a vote of thanks ential Chinese gentlemen, whom I to her ladyship. Mr. Tang's splendid example. see here this afternoon, will follow
CHINESE CO-OPERATION
years at that age. If you can do The Hon. Dr. Kotewall: "I have that I think you will realise the listened with keen interest to what
S
General
THOSE PRESENT
Among others present were:- J. R. Wood, Mr. Tinson, Rev, N. Lady Pollock, Mrs, Borrelt Mrs.
CEN PORRETT'S APPEAL and all the rest of it he needs of miles away from home and who H. H. H. Priestley, Mr. J. B: Ross,
all sincerity that they had had no desire for "fering publicity." taken, they were left alone to en- After the "anapa" had been
joy their breakfast, their first "re- gular" meal since they were taken into captivity over five months ago..
FERRY
Distressing Incident Last Night
Kin for his great sympathy and and wives, sweethearts of sailors other speakers had said and Ira Alabaster, Lapus, Fisher R.N..
I wish to thank Mr. Tang Shin-position of the mothers and sisters Lady Frel. Sir Henry Pollock and award end Mrs Trat MAN CRUSHED BY
man, Mr. Tickle, Mrs. Gemble, interest, and for the most gener- at home who come abroad to these posal to revive the Cherro Cha Murphy, Mr. A. Brearley, Mr. T
whole-heartedly support to the pro- ous gift he has sent me of $1,000 eastern seas. There is an atmos- There is no doubt that same place. Pearce, Mr. B. Wylie,, Lieut. Mrs. Fiddes Wibon, Mr. L N. for the Chetro Club, and 1 appeal phere of considerable anxiety such as the Cheero Club, to everyone in the Colony to help to what the outcome will be. If happy and cheery place is a neces Wilson, Mr. P. E. Barker, Hon. to build and equip this Club, " the lad who comes away will be aity to the men of His Majesty's M. C. Gordon Mackie, Mr. & Mrs. SO Col.: H. L. Marrow, Kr. D. C. a decent fellow keeping straight forces. At here we are thousands little outside help. General O. C. Borrett said:
mast at times feel very lonely and ley Mrs. Taggart. Hon. Sir Shou Mrs. Douglas Jenkins, Mrs. Bent- From what I had heard the find their leisure hours hanging on son Chow, Hon. Dr. S. W. Teo, Lady Peel, Sir Henry Pollock, Cheero Club has been doing ex-
their hands. The amenities they Hon. T. N. Chan, Mr. Li You the ferry had properly got along Ladies and Gentlemen:-Lady traordinary good work, I would, can get from the Cheere Club in Tsun, Mr. Ho Kom Tong, Mr. Lo side, the wharf, a Chinese passenger Attempting to get ashore before Feel has asked me to say a few like to point out that in the eluding the wholesome and cheery Cheung Shui, Mr. Kwok Sui 14u, words about this Cheero Hut from winter here we shall have some be very welcome in the monotony Mr. Mok Kon Bang, Mr. Sum Pak paid dearly for his haste. He miss influence of the lady workers, must Mr. Tang Shui Kin; Mr. Foo Sik, on the 7.90 ferry from Yaumati, outset I can assure you that for ber of men who
At the 8,000 sailors. The maximum num- of their existence. The Chinete ng Mr. Ho Leung, Mr. M. K. de lading at into the sou And the moral and physical welfare of footbal grounds for recreation the opportunity which she has Pas Yu, Mr. Ng Wah, Mr. Li Koos he rose from the wand the the troops 15 is most essential to and healthy exercise is 1.500 per given us to participate in this dis- Chan, Me- Chan Lim Pak. Mr. rushed between the ferry and the are very grateful to Lady Peel foro, My, Pua Hui Cho, Mr. Leung few inches and fell into the cos and Iweek. Work prevents that hap-cussion," and any, project to help Chen Man Chee, Mr. Tam. Woonniers pataams JA T much regret that owing to pening sometimes so you will sen these men hat, I feel ure, the sup- Tong, nobody's fault the old Club has to that roughly only about a 1,000 port of my Chinese colleagues. close before I arrived, but I have men per week get some healthy Every citizen, whether British sub- seen similar clubs in other parts form of recreation. "Out here any ject or not, should do something of the world and have seen how institution or society composed of according to his ability to halp our much they are appreciated by the civilian people can give any help men, When you have control of to these fads is very welcome in-
the point of the Army.
have something of this sort.
could use the
soldiers and sailors and police who nothing like a good jazz band, and A critic maintains that there is (Continued on next column) most of us will agree with him.-"
The incident was witnessed by the passengers from the ferry, none of whom, unfortunately could rendor any, help to the victim, "who:: wa killed instantly.
His remains were, later removed to the Mortuary.
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