UNIVERSITY
OF AGE
• HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1933.
UNION
The Vice Chancellor's Stirring Speech
LADY PEEL UNFURLS COMMEMORATION FLAG
Twenty-first anniversary of the founding of Hong Kong University Union was celebrated yesterday, the oc "casion being marked by very hearty and enthusiastic re joicings on the part of the undergraduates, and all con- nected with the University.
1
In the afternoon, Lady Peel unfurled the Union Commemoration flag, this event being followed by the opening of the photographic exhibition by the Hon. Dr. Kotewall, while in the evening there was a dance in the Great Hall.
Booklets were distributed as souvenirs of the occu- sion, while members and ex-members received the pins with the Union crest and motto,
A large number of people attended the functions «in- cluding His Excellency the Governor and Lady Peel ac- companied by Capt. Walter, A.D.C.. the Hon. Dr. R. H. Kotewall, Sir William Hornell. The Hon. Dr. S. W: and 'Mrs. T'so. Professors Gerrard. "Simpson, Byrne, Red- mond, Middleton-Smith, Shellshear, Rev. Fr. Byrne. Mr. Boxer, Mr. Kwok Sui Lan, Mr. Hin-shing Lo," Dr. Wu, Lien Teh and many others
Mr. Lam Kow Cheong, president of the Union, made a brief speech in the course of which he said he was very glad to have "the privilege of welcoming such a distinguished gathering.
Mr. Lam then asked Lady Peel to unfurl" the Com- memoration flag which was hoisted on the mast of the Union building To this Lady Peel graciously acceded amidst loud applause.
The Vice-Chancellor then addressed the gathering.
“HONG KONG IS YOUR UNIVERSITY”
Sir William Hornell said:- Your Excellency, Lady Peel, La- dies and Gentlemen:
This is the Union's twenty-first birthday The Union is the stu dent's club-the centre of the stu- dents' social life. And the students are University students, not school
this
seal The membership of body corporate and politic has been conferred by statute on all graduates and undergraduates and no one take this membership away. from them. They cannot even give it up. For the last 21 years all students of the Univer
Sir William Hornell, the popular Vice-Chancellor of the University of Hoar Kong.
COMES
Association has not been support-
PHOTOGRAPHIC TRAFALGAR DAY
EXHIBITION
ed as it should have been. Many Pictures From Every
graduates in Hong Kong are not. members and those of the Univer- sity's small groups of graduates who live in centres outside Hong Kong and who might have been encouraged and helped to form branches in vital touch with the central association feel isolated and neglected-a feeling which is rendered more poignant by the sight of other fourising Alumni Associations which are holding their members together, but encouraging them to help one another. All this has Leen bitter- ly disappointing. And all this has 1 got to be changed if this small University is going to justify Its existence and the public money which has been spent and is being spent on it.
|
Country
NAVY BALL
.".
Peninsula Hotel Arrangements
Competitors from all the world Ball to be held at the Peninsula The arrangements for the Navy over bare sent entries to second international notographic similar to those of the St. George;
the Hotel,
on October 21st, will de exXUDIMON Wich the Amateur St. Andrew and St. Patrick's 50- Photographic Club of the Hongclety Balls. Kong University is staging. not only On entering the union room one finds pictures posted in near ar- rangement, row upon row, so that every available space is taken. There were in all 364 pictures on view. More than 500 were received by the Committee, but of these, over a hundred were rejected.
Youth is sceptical of all things that show no initiative, of speeches
Professor C. A. Middleton Smith, one of the founders of the University Union.
and of sermons. You students are "beginning to see with all
shock of new experience. the evils
the
of life, those social and other
wrongs which are to day causing so much distress. You are critical of those in authority and you have or ought to have a feeling that you can do better. Well when you leave the University see to it that you do better thari your predeces-
sors do not lose touch with the
University or your fellow students. Try and show the world that this University means to you more than an institution where you amused yourselves and passed examina- tions if and when you could.
The Greek tragedian, Euripides, puts into the mouth of one of his characters a saying about the fa-
Hellas. This saying has become mous capital of Laconia in ancient
proverb which in its Latin form is now the motto of one of Britain's public schools -"Sparta is great your country make the most of it."
Hong Kong is your University, make the most of it, not only while you are here but when you have gone
out into the world. Make the most of your University and of your Union, not only for the University's sake, but for your
OWN.
DR. KOTEWALL
The exhibition came under four Figure Studies and Genre. groups: Landscapes, Still Life, these the first section drew the Of
"heaviest entries. The still fe studies, however, proved to be the most artistic and were productive of some very fine work. The agure studies, of which there were 97, ranged from studies in the nude to studies of facial expressions.
The genre secton, as was to be expected, revealed the wit of the competitors and the judges must have been hard put to it to place the awards.
11
An entry from Dr. Max Thorek, FR.P.S. (U.S.A.), named "Oda- lisque" which won the first prize in the Figure. Study was adjudged the best pleture in the Exhibition. It showed in the nude a woman's figure which conformed close- ly to the accepted-ides of beauty in art. The picture, together with several others are reproduced in 20 cents a copy..? a catalogue that can be had at
Mr. P. A. Dragon, the local amateur, whose work is so well- known to photographers, has won the prize" for the best picture in entitled "Back Lané Gossip." The the China section with an entry picture depicts two Chinese women of the labouring class, one carry- ing a sling of baskets on her shoulder, passing to change the gossip of the day with a companion in a back lane,"
In the landscape section, the first prize went to a competitor
from New Zealand. Mr. Geo Chance, FRP.S.. whose entry
Summer Day" showing wide area of countryside with trees and cattle, was indeed a triumph of photographic art. There are many good efforts in this section and be- sides those who won prizes and others which received honourable mention, there were many pictures on view which would have won prizes were the sections more limited:
་
A clever picture of the Génze section was" by Mr. W. H. Tann. the Chairman of the Club. It is a scene taken in Bonham Strand, and. Mr. Tann calls it "Work, Leisure and Bleep." "A vendor of cigarettes and sweets is bustly ar- ranging his stall. Beside him' is a coolle enjoying his leisure while a little further back is profes- sional letter writer dozing away in the warmth of the evening, sun. A very clever piece of composition, As stated earlier, the Still Life," section was the best. The After this ceremony, the gather- South Africa, a Mr. W. T. Kean winner was a competitor from ing adjourned to the Union As-whose picture, "Preteas" must ap- sembly Room where the Interna- tional Photographic Exhibition is being held.
The Hon. Dr. R. H Kotéwall performed the opening ceremony, but before doing so, lie said:-
GOOD WISHES TO, THE UNION
peal very strongly to botanists. It showed a cluster of African blooms and buds and every detail of the flower, the stem and the leaves, as well as the surrounding foliage It is a happy augury that this trast to this picture is the one is clearly depicted: In "sharp con- Photographic Exhibition is opened which took the second prize. It a on the day when the University Union is celebrating its 21st Birth Photograph of three pieces of day. I should like, if I may, to China, a bowl, a plate and a dish, offer to the Union the heartless of and so well has the artist done his congratulations and the best of work that even the texture of the good wishes. The pleasure of pleces could be traced." opening the Exhibition should have been my wife's, but unfortunately the present state of ber health prevents her from coming, and she asks me to say how sorry and disappointed she feels in not be ing with our Universte friends on this day of their rejoicing.
It is impossible within a limited space to try and comment on the exhibits which were awarded hon ourable mention. An entry from Mr. J. N. Unwalla (India) called
His Excellency the Governor and Lady Peel have kindly consented to attend the Ball,
Dancing will commence at 9.30 p.m., and, in addition to the pro- gramme, Seamen Boys Trom H.MS. Sallors Hornpipe. "Sufolk" will give a display of the The popular and talented Artistes. Don & Sally, and the Worth Sisters will entertain together during the evening.
kong & Shanghai Hotels have co- The Management of the Hong- operated with enthusiasm in the Trafalgar Day movement, and have erected a replica of Ne'son's Monú- ment outside the Peninsula Hotel Tickets are obtainable from the Secretary, Navy Ball. H.M.S. ""Tamar"
and the Peninsula, Hongkorig and Repulse Bay Hotels at 810 each. including Buffet Supper and Refresh'rents. Ten per cent of the tickets sold will be allocated to the Trafalgar Day
Fund.
A buffet Supper with set tables will be served, which will be open-i ed at 11.45 pm
For the convenience of those at- tending the Ball a special dinner will be provided at moderate cost at the Peninsula Hotel,
The Star Ferry Company Ltd will run late ferries at every half hour, from 1.00 a.m. till 3.30 a.m., and Peak Trams will be available at frequent intervals.
Admission to the Ball will be through the Front Door only and the presentation of a ticket is es- sential.
graphic enthusiasts in our midst." A tremendous amount of work is entailed in an exhibition of this kind and all one can say of this year's exhibition is "Well done! The public are welcome at the University Union between the hours of 9 am and 6 pm. dally
until October 23,
List of Awards.
The prize winners were as foì- lows:
Best Picture of the Exhibition. P358 "Odalisque," by Dr. Max Therek, FRPS. (USA), awarded Silver Urn.
Best Picture of China Section. G625" Back Lane Gossip" by P. A. Dragon (Hong Kong), awarded Gold Medal by F. P. Frankin, Esq.
Landscape,
First Place-L204 Summer Day -South Canterbury--N.Z. scene," by Geo. Chance, F.R.P.S. Zealand), awarded Silver Medal.
(New
Day." by F. R. Ratnagar, ARPS. Second Place-L186 "The End of
(India), awarded Silver Medal....
Figure Study,.
First Place P358" Odalisque," by Dr. Max Therek, F.R.PS. (UB.A.).
Second Flace-P331 "Clemence," by Jack Hazlehurst (U.S.A.), award- ed Silver Cup.
Third Place-P375 Back," by. J. N. Unwalla, F.R.S.A., A.R.P.S. (India).
Genre Study.
First Place G825 "Back Lane" Gossip." by P. A Dragon (Hong Kong).
Second Place G843 "The Laun- dress," by Henry Dejung (Hong Kong), awarded Silver Cup.
Third Place-0822 by W. H. Tann
"A Street Scene-Work, Leisure and Sleep," (Hong Kong), awarded Sliver Cup.
Still Life. First Place-8540" Proteas," by W. T. Kean (South Africa), award- ed Silver Cup.
8504" Just
Second Place
Crocks" by C. W. Clarke (Eng- land), awarded Silver Cup.
Honourable Mentions. L.124" Rising Generation" by Ed- ward Alenius (U.S.A.).
L175 In the Morning at the
walla, FRSA, A.R.PS. (India))
L192" Sunlit Bower," by J. N. Un-.
Griva (Italy).
L122 Vestigia," by D. R. Peretti-
L143 St. Peter Port," by Arthair Hammond, AR.P.8, (USA).
Men" by Tan Eng Gwan (Hong L253Rhythm of the Brawny Kong).
L177 Start for the Day" by N J. Nalawalla (India), st Unwalla FR.SA, ARPS. (India).
P378 4 Curious yet Kind by J. N F307 Thirsty, by Liu Sheh Cheng (China) A
Sunlit Bower-entered in the Landscape section was outstand- ing. It showed a bower in a gar-Bunder," by Jal C. Avari (India). I had a glimpse of the exhibits den where an Indian woman sat- yesterday, and must say that some enjoying the mellow rays in the of them are masterpieces of pho-evening sun tographic art. This, is, however Another entry from India showed not surprising when we remember the beautiful effect of the sun that quite a number of the pic-apon the river in the early morn tures come from Europe, America. ing. This picture (No. L176) 15. a China, India, and even the West very striking one: Those who visit Indies, and about a dozen of them the Exhibition should not miss this are contributions from pictorial particular entry.
A workers of international repute.
A very clever stady comes from The standard attained by mem a Chinese competitor In Shanghai, bera of the University Photo- and it shows a girl in the nude alty whether they eventually graphic Club is also gratifyingis squatting on the door and leaning duated or not, have been mem-high, several of their pictures hav-forward to examine the interior of bere of the Union.
Does this mean anything? is it able mention. I am sure that
ing won either prizes or honcara vase. The picture is entitled mere empty formula? I am Exhibition will afford all visitors Several Hong Kong competitors
"Thirsty."," convinced that the undergraduates whether they are students of pho- received Honourable Mention. Mt. are proud of their University and tography or net, a vast amount of Tang ng Gwan's picture of their Union and jealous of their pleasure, and that it will help to Rhythm of Brawny Men show respective good names. I do be- raise yet higher the standard of ing a boat race in the Harbour lieve that some of you have a local photography both in techni- where the oarsmen stand up in the 51500 communal obligation. que and in pictorial composition. not be so well run as it is by the Exhibition, the Hong Kong Univer- Honourable Mention with a picture Were it not so, the Union would
sampans to row, was a good action By this second International picture. Mr. Loong Fel Tar on students themselves, The University Ordinance enact-
Aty Photographic Club takes a de-of a cobbler at work Mr. Chan ed that there should be establish graduates does not cease to be atography, and this position has a good piece of work, showing two But an undergraduate, when he anite place in the world of pho- Feck Tong's Treasure Hunt was ed in Hong Kong at University member of the University. In been gained by the efforts and en- youth trying to retrieve by means with the name and style of the January 1931, the Hong Kong Gra-thusiasm of successive Committees of atida University of Hong Kong by duates Association was formed to whom, as President of the Club.fallen through the grating of a Boutething which had which name the Chancellor and with much enthusiasm and no I tender my warmest thanki, street other members of the University little tea drinking. Then followed In Wahing the Cleh continued on: are hereby constituted one body that power which baffles the and increasing, succoss, 1 hava of a high politic and corporate, with perpe-dercest energy, the power of un-tuch
boys and girls. They enjoy al- berty unsurpassed so far us.I know in any other residential Univer- sity in the world. Chinese pre- ponderate but there are others— Indian, Filipinos, Portuguese Malays. The student body is in fact a complex and to some ex- tent a cosmopolitan one. But this all students, past and present have in common, "hey are all members of the University of Hong Long.
2
MA
No. 357 His Big Moment," by P373 Life's Eventide." by 7. N. Dr. Maz Therek, FR.PS. (USA). Unwalla, F.RSA. ARPS, India).
P330" The Ranger" by Jack Haslehurst (UBL)
0820 "Bozent: Labour,” by Loong Pet Tak (Hong Kong) -
8629 "Study by Kwa Soen An : G615 - Trensure Hunt," by Chan Beck Fong (Hong Kong).
(Dutch East Indies),
(England),
8506 "Design," by O. W. Clarke 8510 Camera Artist." by Axal 8530 Glassware" by J. N. Un- Bahsen (USA)
wafia, FESA ARPS (India), whole, the exhibition was 8538 Still Life? by Zau Tseng leasure in declaring the are staging it deserves the con- 8513 The Great
and those who (China), Arge
Emancipator gratulations and thanks of photo-tar£KA!
tual succésation and a common restating inertia The Graduates Exhibition oper
ond RFS (USA)
Quality
Hats
Style, Distinction in GLYN & CO'S Soft Falt Hata is acheived by insist ing that only fur of the quality is used, correct contour
firest
and expert work. manship.
Wherever Hats are. .worn these famous bats are recognised as
of Superb supreme in style, Distinction
value and finish.
Price from $16.50
(Less 10% Discount for Cash)
Other qualities $12,50 to $19.50
You are invited to inspect this Season's "GLYN" styles at the
W
Sole Agents
m. POWELL, Ltd.
The Gentlemen's House
9, Queen's Road Central-Ice House Street Corner.
Columbia
RECORDS
Process
A New Standard of Realis
'MUSIC IN THE AIR” (LATEST LONDON SUCCESS)
DX 464-MUSIC IN THE AIR
SELECTION
DB 1108-I'VE TOLD EVERY LITTLE STAR
LAITON AND JOHNSTONE
CB 597-WE BELONG TOGETHER...
For TROT.
The Anderson Music Co., Ltd.
Ice House Street
BLUE BLAZERS
Blazers
London out and tailored Blue
Blazers
Flannel
Single or Double breasted Style. Being light in weight there is a Sheer joy in wearing them,
All Sizes in Stock: 34° to 42o Chest from
8.29.50
Trousers
A splendid all Wool Cloth in Silver and Medium ut and milored in
Grey London.
Stocked in Waist Sizes 30" to 42. with various leg mea
ments:
$16.50
Tel. 21822.
GREY FLANNEL TROUSERS
A Special 10% Discount is allowed
ANE, CRAWFORD
LANB