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lence, less likely to be excited by falsehood than by truth.
GROWTH OF KWANGSI
PROVINCE
Dr. Geo. W. Leavell at the Rotary Club
WONDERFUL MUSEUM AT
NANNING
of
A very interesting talk on the growth and development Kwangsi province during the past twenty-one years was given by Dr. Geo W. Leavell at the Rotary Club yesterday, when Mr. T. B. Wilson Club's weekly presided over the luncheon.
July 6, 1939. Our contemporary of the Register must surely have taken leage of the
As for his arguments about the little sena be bad. We met him Coolie Slave Trade, they are com-" under the portico of the Court plete trah. Bernardino rory like House on Friday last, (when he ly did give such information as led had been some tims waiting for us) to the pubishment of two Chinese and he told us that he did not kidnappers-nothing more likely wish to speak to us again, because but when and where were any of the lies we had been telling about Portuguese punished for the crime him. We told him that it was We knew that our contemporary quite contrary to our wish to speak | was acquainted with the Barraccoon
Dr. Leavell said that recently he falsely about him or any one else, people at Macao, but we had no took a trip by motor around the but that we were ready to afford i idea that it went the length of Province, commencing from Wu- him the fullest satisfaction that if living in one of them for three chow The latter was a city of he would point out what he com- months. We tell our contemporary 100,000 people and it supplied plained of, we should either give again that so long as the contracts Hongkong with most of its cattle, up our authority or retract what obtained credence, coolies could be chickens, eggs, and pigs. He hid we had stated. We suggested that had readily enough. It was only been twenty-one years in Kwangsi he should do so in writing which last season that the Chinese became and when he first arrived Kwangai be promised to do. Judge of our convinced of the fallacy of the con- had no running water, no electric surprise at finding in his issue of tracts and refused to go. Then lights, but a few steamers called Saturday, a threat or a hint that kidnapping began. Our contem-from Hongkong at irregular in- he would denounce as as the Lord porary's residence in a barracoon, tervals. To-day, the largest elec- knowswhat!
must have been anterior to this. tric plant in the two Ewang pro-
We certainly should very much like to know the particulars of the | alleged lies, in order that we may set ourselves right the with the public. If our Contemporary selects the end of a quarrel for the com- mencement, we are not to be blam- ed for what may happen-but we' should think that his conduct would induce the belief that the lis does no rest with us decidedly not.
A tangible and speedy mode has been offered our contemporary for testing our veracity he promised to avail of it, but instead of doing so he indulges in vituperation, evincing sigas of wrath and petu-
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ANNUAL BROWNIE RALLY AND
TOTEM COMPETITION
Lady Peel Is Presented With Special Programme
The Annual Brownie Rally was, Our heartiest thanks are also due held at the Sandilands Hut yester to Mrs. Buckwell and Miss. To day afternoon, before, a large who have given so much time and group of interested spectators, thought to the Competition. Every mostly mothers of the various, Pack has been visited by the exam- children present. Proceedings be iners and the Totem, competed for gan with the arrival of Lady Peel sinually, is to be presented to the at 3.16. She was received by the best all-round Pack. Our thanks Acting Colony Commissioner, Mrs are also due to Mrs. Borrelt and W. J. Anderson, and a Guard of members of the Executive.Com Honour composed of all the as-mittee for their very kind help and sembled Brownies. On taking her interest in the Guide movement. seat, Lady Peel was presented with a special programme designed and made by a member of the 3rd Hongkong Pack.
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vinces was installed in Wuchow and the city's water plant was the best in South China. The population had an adequate supply of filtered water.
There were no automobile roads and ..20 railroad in Kwangsi twenty-one years ago, but to-day there were miles and miles of motor highway and when Dr. Lea vell left on holiday three weeks ago it was by motor-car.
Speaking of the visit he had paid to the various cities of Kwangsi, Dr. Leavell said that Nanning was
booming city. The people of Hongkong might find opportunities. of doing business there. It had roads extending to Pakhoi and Kwaichow,
Bee
Nanning had a museum put up by the Goreriment showing the products of the province. The museum was a revelation to the visitor and showed a long range of producta from gold and silver cores to rice and ection. It was worth a trip to Nanning to
this museum and its exhibits alone.
Then there was an alcohol factory at Luichow which could produce: per cent pure alcohol. A sugar re- finery, has beer planned, the sugar to be extracted from sugar canes, the residus of which could be used factory for which is also due to be in the paper making industry, a
put up...
In the whole trip, from Wuchow round the province to Kweilin, co- vering 11,060 miles, Dr. Leavell had no trouble whatever. He travel- led by a Ford ear, and the roads breakdowns and were able to catch were so good that they had no
every ferry, etc. Moreover there and no hold-up by the bandits, and was no search by the authorities the trip was in its way quite won- derful. Dr. Leavell recommended Hongkong residents
to
visit wangsi, and added that the pro- vincial officials welcomed visitors.
Dr. Learell told the audience of
I have much pleasure in announce ing that the and Hongkong is the winning Pack and the 5th Hong kong are the runners up. The 3rd The first item was
a percussion Hongkong, whose management was band concert by Brownies of the of an exceptionally high standard, 3rd Hongkong Pack, under the was, a close third the total marks conductorship of Mise Cotton, head- gained being within two points of mistress of the Quarry Bay School. the winners, and they are therefore the trouble he had had in putting This was such a success that it was highly commended. It is interest- encored repeatedly. Then the lating to note that the winning Pack up the new Stout Memorial Hospi- tal. When be first arrived at Wu- Under were fifth last year, showing the chow there was a place by the river Hongkong (Peak) Pack, Misa Honor Hancock, played two rapid strides made. The runners
called a hospital. The place was of the Brownie games, one an exhi-up were last year's winners.
often flooded and was unsuitable. bition of ball-catching that
I will now ask Lady Peel to pre-Thanks to the encouragement of a striking in ita efficiency. Next we sent the Totem had a display of Ambulance work
Lady Feel thereupon, handed the Banker) the nucleus of a fund for Hongkong merchant (Mr. George by the 5th Hongkong Pack, the Totem to three Brownies of the Belilios School, under Miss Gwinning Pack, while the runners up
the new building was established and the new hospital was put up na Chce, This was most amusing, as received a picture:
funds were received. To-day it has
Skinner,
Mrs.
it was, indeed, a very fine affair.
Dr. Leavell concluded his address
by telling Rotarians the story of the Good Samaritan in the Bible
is Thine" in that story. The spirit and said that the aims of Rotary reminded him of the motto "Mine of Rotary was altruism, unselfish- "Carry on the good work said, mesa and good work among men. Dr. Leavell and exemplify the true philosophy of life."
the "nurses' were dressed in caps Among those present were 125 beds and was clear of debt and and aprons of white paper and Mrs. Elliott, Mrs. Borrett, Mrs. seemed vary. life-like. Injuries Grist Mrs. Perry, Mrs. Cock, Mrs. ranging from burns to broken arms Alabaster, Mrs. Danby, Mrs. Bous- were dealt with, and everyday feld, Mrs Lauder, Mrs. Shaw, Mrs, accidents, the treatment of which Macfadyn, Miss demonstrated. This was followed Mrs. Carrington Sykes, Mr. He should be common knowledge, were able, Mrs. Lo, Mrs. Raikes, by more games, this time played by sen, Mrs. Way, Mrs. Davidson, the lat Kowloon under Miss Gar- Mrs. Greenhill, Mrs. Alexander, diner. A most interesting fire drill Mrs. Martel Hall, Mrs Digby, display was the next item. Brow Mrs. Ensor, Mra. Sorby, Mrs. nies of the 2nd Kowloon undressed Ralston, Mrs. Railton, Mrs Carrie, (as far as hats and ties!) and went Mrs. Hughes, Mra Newhonse, Mra to bed; Mrs. Ritchie, Brown Owl, Purves, Mrs Weight, Mr. Lang- blow the whistle, and while some of ston, Mrs. Griffith, Mrs. Buyers, the Brownies dealt with the injur- Mrs. Deacon, Mrs. Buchanan, Mrs. ed others rushed for fire-fighting fisk, Mrs. Woodward, Mrs. Handy, apparatus and put out the blaze. Mrs. Haine, Mrs. Merriman, and
Mrs. Turney.
The piece do resistance was fairy tale told and acted by the 2nd Hongkong (Garrison) Pick-the Babes in the Wood as it would have happened if there had been Brow- | nies in those days.. This was 'ex- } tremely good, and the Brown Ow), Mr. Bishop, and the children are to be congratulated on the and clearness with which the lines were delivered. The programme wits brought to a close with a few more items by the Percussion Band,
esse
and the Grand Howl,
After ten the Commissioner made the following speech:
The catering was in the hands of Messrs. Lane, Crawford.
SOUTH AFRICAN WILD
FLOWERS
In thanking the speaker, Dr. Li Shu Fan, speaking on behalf of the Rotary Club, said that Dr. Lea- vell was a fine example of the vast army of workers in China who quietly and unobstrusively were doing good for the people of China. They were helping the people é to Jessen the incidence of disenso. He felt convinced that an address such as the one just delivered would
people to go and Kwangsi. He thanked the speaker very heartily for his address
rouse
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Lady Peel, Ladies and Gentle men, Guiders and Brownies, before
The famous sliver tree of the The following will represent announcing the Totem Competition
many Club de Recreio in a friendly game An apparently insane man named Cape is represented by results, and asking. Lady Feel to cess Alice will open the exhibition Chan Hing-wan leaped from the ne specimens, and there are against the Civil Service Cricket present the Totem to the winning at the Horticultural Hall. Pack, I want to say how much we
top deck of a tram at Quarry Bay eaths of vivid coloura scarlet, Club on Saturday Nov. 25-J. E. Noronha (Capt.), A. Prata, P. M. all appreciate the presence of our
The flowers, the stalks of which on Monday and hurt himself bad-yellow, blush, and crimson.
N. da Silva, E. Bofres, A. P. Pereira, “bird-on-paradise President, Lady Peol. We offer were dipped in parafin wax, have. He was later removed to the
Bower" or strelitzis, the famous A. Barros, H. A. B. Alves, I. J. her our heartiest thanks for so brought over in a special cham-
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"blushing bride flower," or ser Gutterres, C. L. Lopes, W. Reed,
LJ. Bilya. graciously giving us a whole after- ber in the liner. kept at 43 de
Reserve; H.A. ruria, chincherinches, and numer noon of her very valuable time, se grees. They include some beaut
Noronha, ous everlastings, some of which We are very glad to welcome so ful examples of the Cape fora, the exhibition may be inspired to remain fresh for years many mothers and friends inter- which is one of the richest in the go further in search of Bouth The exhibition has been or ested in Guiding, and hope that world
Africa," in order to see the flow-ganised by an influential comis under the perintendence of the short display by the Brownies Indeed, they may well do much ers in their natural surround- mittee in South Africa, with the Mr, A. W. Van den Houten, direct- this afternoon will give some idea to full the hope expressed byings and under their own blue co-operation of Mr te Water, the tor of the Cape Town Public. of their Pack work
Lord Clarendon that visitors to akies."
High Commissioner in London. "It | Parks and Gardens."