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YOUR VIEWS AND MINE 1
A Weekly Column of Local Gossip
SIR ROBERT HO TUNG
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By The Scout"
Sometime ago. writing in this. column, I stated that Sir Robert Ho Tung had successfully under-| gone an operation in London. Since then, I am told, Sir Robert had been for a holiday $7 Switzerland, and recently under- went a second operation on the advice of his doctors. I am glad to be able to state that "he is now making very favourable progress and the news received in Hong Kong during the past fort- night has been very encouraging. Now that Sir Robert's health is definitely on the upgrade, we may look forward to his early return to the Colony, where his many friends will no doubt be happy to meet him again.
REAL SERVICE
From very modest beginnings, a very well furalshed 'brary now stands in the Chinese YMCA. A couple of years ago, one of the Directors suggested that some- thing should be done about equip- ping the V.M.CA. with a library. The officers of the each donated $10 towards this further and a drive for funds as well as for old volurnes, was vigorously carried out.
cause
Association
FICM
the very beginning the library proved popular and both the Eng- fish and the Chinese books were well patronised, with
the result
that the demand for more and more books grew daily. It met with generous response from all quarters and donations as well as books were given in aid of the good cause.
To-day many boys, who would otherwise be confined to their school books, have the opportunity of wider reading. both in English
and
Chinese.
Thus from small beginnings a
OUR “DRY" CABARETS
The reference by Professor Mid- dleton Smith to the cabarets in Shanghai in the course of his very entertaining address to the Rotary Club was interesting to those who have been to similar establishments in Hong Kong. There is no gainsaying the fact that the Hong Kong cabarets, compared with Shanghai are 'very For one well conducted indeed. thing the professional partners do nat sit A the tables of their patrons and then again, there is no opportunity to buy the girls any champagne, however much a The patron may wish to do so. number of cabarets la Hong Kong seems to be growing again? this in spite of the fact that the mid- night curfew has recently been in- troduced. It seems that the only serious rival to the cinema for night life in Hong Kong is going to be tricreasingly popular. CHANGES IN COUNCIL
At Thursday's meeting of the Legislative Council several official members made a welcome It- appearance. Sir Thomas Southern returned and took his place in the Council as Colonial Secretary. the Hon. Commander G. F. Hold. R.N. (Retired) Harbour Master also took his seat there and The Hon. Mr. R. M. Henderson, Direc- tor of Public Works was also pre- sent. In their absence on home leave their places uad been led respectively by Mr. U. W. Trat- man,
Commander Newhill and Mr. A G. W. Tickle, all of whom deserve the thanks of the com- munity for the work they had done during their term of office Mr. as members of the Council. Tratman
pls introduced
frst budget during the year and it
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1933.
"MEDICINE" AND A JOB WELL DONE
"LAW"
Vocational Talks In
The Y.M.C.A.
The series of vocational talks at the Chiness YM.CA was con- tinued last night when Mr. Peter Bin, the well-known local solici- tor gave an Interesting address on "Law."
Avoiding technical terms as far as possible, sr, Sin gave his au- dience a very clear picture of the legal profession and the work which they did in the community. He said that it was "not difficult to understand the law or to study for the. Bar, and that it was a fallacy to think that one had to be unusually astute before be could become a lawyer. What was needed was good education and good character. »
Mr. Sin, in the course" of his address, pointed out the ignorance of the averageman of matters per- taining to the law. That ignor- ance, however tended as much for peace and security, as it did to- wards 'making men think at times. that they were justified in doing things that were wrong in Jaw.
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"MEDICINE”
think
Dr. Tseung Fat Im; gave,a very Informative talk on Thursday last on Medicine As a Vocation. Hej said it was a delusion to
hat the medical profession was an easy profession. “Doctors."' re stated "must be ready at all time of day and night to answer the calls of the sick. Their time is never their own.”
He proceeded by pointing out to people contemplating to take up medicine as a profession, that besides considering the health and order ness factors in an in dividual, the financial and time
aspects invested in the prepara- tion of a doctor should also be duly considered.
He ended by stating that China had too few Western trained doctors and there was a tendency of trained men'
to linger in the large cities and coastal ports to practice.
Sir Miles Lampson Entertained At Lunch
HONGKONG AND FUTURE OF CHINA
:
Sir Miles Lampson, who has just relinquished the ap- pointment of British Minister to China and is passing through the Colony on his way to Egypt where he will take up the appointment of High Commissioner of Egypt and the Sudan, was entertained to tiffin yesterday at the' Hong Kong Hotel by the Committees of the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce and China Association (Hong Kong Branch). Mr. Herbert Phillips, British Consul-General at Canton, was also a
guest of the Committees.
The Hon. Mr. C. Gordon Mackie presided and the other hosts present were Mr. T. H. R. Shaw, Vice- Chairman, the Hon. Mr. J. J. Paterson, the Hon. Mr. Paul Lauder, Mr. V. M. Grayburn, Mr. A. Brearley, Mr. Stanley H. Dodwell, Mr. T. E. Pearce, Mr. A. L. Shields, Mr. M. St. J. Walsh, Mr. P. S. Cassidy and Mr. G. C. Pelham (H.M. Trade Commissioner for. Hong Kong and Commercial Secretary for South China).
HALL-MARK OF A
SKILLED
DIPLOMAT
New styles in
PULLOVERS
and
SLIPOVERS.
We have received many new styles this season, a particular" nice line in Pullovers with a turn down collar in striking designs, is very smart for Golf and other Sports wear. Then there is the new "JAEGER" Tweedover in real tweeds, donegals, etc. The backs are made of knitted wool while the fronts have the neatness of a cloth waistcoat.
Pullovers and Slipovers with Stockings to match are another pleasing feature," also knitted and gaberdine Jumpers with Zip fasteners.
White Ankle Socks, Golf and Riding Gloves, Stockings in plain and fancy patterns are in the latest styles.
After the toast "The King" was wish to have me as your guest: We allow 10% discount for cash.
has not given duly honoured, the chairman adshows that one
dissatisfaction. I dressed the gathering in the fol-complete
member very well on my way out lowing terms;--
Considering the short time at in 1926 landing here. in Hongkong his disposal, we feel greatly hon in November and having an op- oured that Sir "Miles Lampson portunity of meeting the Cham- our invitation to ber of Commerce and China At- has accepted lunch, We have asked him herę į sociation Committees in Govern- to-day in order that we may exment House, and it was extraor
our appreciation of the dinarily helpful to me afterwards good work he has done as British to have had that meeting: It was press
to my first local touch with the Minister to China, and also congratulate him on his new ap-realities of the situation and it have an pointment as High Commissioner was of great value to
opportunity of talking to the men of Egypt and the Sudan.
The last time we, as a Coth-who were face to face with the mittee, had the pleasure of meet: duraculties of the moment.
"The question then uppermost." ing Sir, Mlies was during his visit to South China in September 1928, Sir Miles continued was the Bri- when relations between Great tish attitude towards the growing and he Britain and Ching were somewhat Nationalist movement.”
receiving tc remembered
approval
useful library has been establish- may be a happy augury that that PROTEST TO U.S.d. We were pleased
ed for one section of the com- munity. Here is an example of true service indeed.
SHANGHAI BANKERS' VIEWS
was
budget proved to be one of the least contentious: in recent years.
CITY NOISES
Sometime ago writing in this
CONSULATE
column, I wrote about the noises Chinese Will Suspend
many
Transportation
under- The
thert
have the opportunity on that oc-and encouragement when he sug "casion of acquainting Sir. Miles gested that the first step to take with the views of the mercantilė į was to establish close relationships the with the Nationalist leaders and community of Hongkong on position as it then existed. It is arrive at a sympathetic on record that we were in agree-standing of their policy.
which he received in In conversation with a banker
ment with, and were prepared to advice
also supported
in from Shanghai the other day, I in the city caused by
pport, the British policy enun- Hongkong
great told that the Chinese reasons, and it would appear that
clated by Sir Austin Chamberlain. Bhanghai was of very Bankers Association of that city nothing has been done to abate
Bituated as we are in a Brit practical value. The immediate the nuisance. We are sa accus- is of great service to their mem-
Ish Colony, we are not brought outcome of first contacts was not and the -bers. Whenever there is a "run" tomed to noise in Hong Kong that
into such close contact with the perhaps encouraging,
the Jocal we do not appear to realise how on any of the banks, the Associa-
Sanxing, Dec. 8.--In compliance Minister as our sister Chamber in patience, not only of tion examines the books of the noisy, our city is. In fact, to any-
with the request of the Ministry of Shanghai, but we have always community but of the British Gov- bank concerned and if satisfied one who, care to find out, a few Railways, the Ministry of Foreign endeavoured through that agency ernment, was sometimes severely with its stability, solidly stands minutes observation at the Post Affairs is reported to have notified the to keep in touch, as much as pos-tried, but, looking back behind it and thus the "run" is Office corner will reveal just how American Consulate at Tiantain tosible, with what is taking place in was no doubt that the polley of easily met, and rapidly dies out. noisy the place la. There is the stop the operation of a commercial the North and, when given the successive British Governments I do not know if any such ar- Incessant tooling of motor car motor service on the Suiyuan-Sinkiang rangements can be practical in
horns and the noise of the buses Highway by the Hus Mei Automobile Opportunity, to express our opin-had been the right one.
ion on all matters affecting the The basic principal to be borne an American Hong Kong? If it is, and there and trams and this added to the Company, which is
British trade interests of
that the British in in mind was by rickshaw coolles concern.
pur- are no such arrangements already. shouting
were in China for trading China. would it not be advisable to con- makes a din that can only beli According to a report received by
A SKILLED DIPLOMAT
poses; and if one was going to noise made
the Ministry of Railways from the by alder introducing it? A bank equalled by the
Sir Miles has been largely in trade, it was commonsense financially sound can easily stand motor cars as they accelerate to Suiyuan-Sinking Omnibus Company,
climb a run, but if it has the backing
Garden Road.
fire motorcars of the American Com- strumental in re-establishing the one had to be on good Surely of the rest of the banks, there something can be done about all Pay, with only a passport from the cordial relations which now exal, with the customers. It was neces-
American Comalate, have been operat between our country and China, sary to establish goodwill and can be no run" at all, or to be this noise, as well as about, the
ing on the Suiyuan-Sinkiang High- and there is abundant evidence had been his part to implement absolutely precise, any run ON use of loud speakers by Chinese
way Subsequent investigations by that he has gained the confidence the policy successive British Gov- such a bank would be of small shops as a medium. for attracting
the Ministry also confimed the report, and esteem of the Chinese of ernments aimed at eliminating duration.
attention?
As the American service would not cials. In addition to the many outstanding difculties and estab- only compete with the authorized expressions of good will which lishing friendly relationships with Chinese servico but would affect have accompanied his departure, the Chinese. He thought he could national defence and frontiers admin- the Central Government have, in claim that this had been achiev istration, the American company is
recognition of his services to ed. required to suspend its operation.
FOUND PLAYERS WORTH
on
£35,000
Mr. Jack Tinn, of Portsmouth, .hus "an eye premanently cocked the North-East nursery, and watched the Pegswood United- Stakeford Albion Northumberland Senior Cup replay.
Do you know that Jack Tinn discovered and transferred players to the value of £35,000 in his old South Shields days?
Fact.
He found full-backs alone realis- ing £15,000...
LESSON FROM WALES' Mr. W. C. Cuff, chairman ΟΙ Everton, summed up the success of Wales la the International match with England. at New castle, as being due to "positional play". I agree.
The way those small forwards took up position, and that india- rubber ball of a Murphy, at right
STREET SLEEPERS' SHELTER SOCIETY
Further donations received withi thanks:----" Anonymous
$20.00
Rev. & Mrs. C. B. Shann Mr. W. A. Zimmern
.15.00
10.00
Chang Ewal Cheong ....
5.00
Chang Fat
10.00
Sun Seck Loong
5.00
Suen Sut In
5.00
5.00
Sun Moo Yue
8. C. Yeung
Kao Min.
MINING TAX
Negotiations Instigated
that terms
China, conferred on him the Or "In speaking in this way," add-
der of the Brilliant Jade: he is ed Sir Miles, "I am not "blowing the first foreigner, I believe, to re my own trumpet': this has been con- a process of national evolution. ceive this decoration: We
bonour. I was fortunate to come out here gratulate him on the (Applause),
when the apex had been reached; both sides were ready for rappro chement. One of the things. I look back upon with special ka- ableto tisfaction is that I was help to get this Colony and Can- ton back on a friendly looting. I progress between representatives of which he was accredited, without am glad to think that the relä- the Kailan Mining Administration laying himself open to any sug- tions since then have been extre- and the Ministry of Industry in regard gestion that he has been in the mely good. to the long-standing question of least neglectful of the interests 10.00 rayment of the mining tax. It is of his own country, must bea 20.00 stated that payment by the Kailan matter of great satisfaction to
5.00 Mining Administration has been in 10.00 default for over twenty years.
The years during which he has been in charge of British inter- ests in China have bristled with difficulties and the knowledge Nanking, Dec. 7.--It is understood that he has been able to do so 5.00 that negotiations have been in much to help
Chung Shan Commercial
Association
10.00
10.00
Li Chat Kwan Chan Sul Wing Leung Sheung Chi Miss Kwan Kwai Heung Miss Ho Chan Shi
Miss To Kuk Ching Miss Kwok Woon Ching Miss Ho, Sun Tingi.'' Dr. Lai Po Chuen wvim half-back,... danced attendance Dr. Cheng Kut Yu behind them was a lesson for Dr. Lam Shul Wah all.
Miss Ng Shul Ho Students Tsan Yuk Ma
ternity Hospital... Prof. R. E. Tottenham Dr. D. K. Samy Leung King Tak Tong Menчra. Ho
Make your own opening, when the other fellows have the ball" is one of the most neglected pre: cepts of modern play.
It's a fast age: men won't stop to think
FUNERAL
Mr. Charles J. Watson
the country
tc
THE FUTURE
Looking to the future, it seem
him. Te be able to do this, I to me that Hongkong is bound to play a great part in the future. 5.00 As a result of the conversations, it take it, is the hall-mark of a development of trade with China.
(Applause), 5.00 is further understood, the Kailan skilled diplomat.
I have no vestige of doubt that, 5.00 Administration has agreed to pay tha Sir Miles completes this yel 10.00 prescribed mining tax beginning from thirty years in the Diplomatic sooner or later. China will suc
ceed in getting on her feet, when 6.00 Lext year. Noagreement has however, Service and with his wide exper- L5.00 been reached as to whether the Kailan lence and high reputation he will there will inevitably be a great Administration is to pay the tax certainly be able to deal success opening for British trade and en- arrears which have accumulated to a fully with the special problems terprise. 12.00 very considerable amount-Kuo Mia that await him in Egypt.
concluded The Chairman
by proposing the health of Bir Miles Lampson and the toast was "cor- dially honoured.
5.00
·10.00 10.00 10,00
4.
5.00
Messrs. Tsol·
5.00
Miss Woo Kwok Ching ...
2.00
THE CHUNG "SING
·BENEVOLENT SOCIETY
2.06. 1.00
Miss Chan Suk Ching Miss Lal Ban Yan Previously
⠀⠀⠀⠀ SIR MILES LAMPSON
Bir Miles Lampson was given good reception when he rose
Acknowledged 4.093,04 Dinner Dance At Hotel Cecil reply. He said:
$4,335.04
The funeral of the late Mr. Charles Joseph Watson took place at the Bubbling Well Cemetery in presence of a large attendance of mourners The Rev, Father (brother-in-law). The casket was Jacquinot, S. J of the Church of carried to the graveside by Messrs. the Bacred Heart offoisted The A. H. Oliver, W. Euchinson, H. chief mourners were Mrs. Watson, Hutchinson, A. G. Siemen, AJ Mrs. D. Lewis (ster) Mat EH. Willis. V. Vizenzinovich aid E. M. Lewis (dephew) and Mr. E. Wilson Souza,
True, the outlook just at the
moment is ittle obscure-but there has undoubtedly been great material development througout the country: roads, industrial un- "dertakings and so forth, and-per- haps most striking of all has been the charge in the mind of the people. Thave, may be, been able to appreciate this more than I should like to thank you very most owing to the extent to much for the signal compliment which I have travelled through- you have paid me in asking mout the countrymuch of it by The Chung Sung Benevolent Society to be your guest on my way air when such things as road con- are holding a Dinner Dance at the Cecil Hotel tonight the 18th instant Home This in literally my la struction, and building develop Proceeds will entirely go to appearance as British Minister in ment are particularly noticeable China-in fact, I am not quite Six Miles concluded by think- sure it I still am the Britisli, ing his hosts once more for he Kinister in China (Laughter.) It compliment they had paid him Ja matter of great personal sain having him as their guest at tisfaction to me that the end the end of the stewardship of my stewardship, you should still | Chine.
charity
Hy king permission of the Captain and Officers of the HM.8. Keht their Band will play at this function. Ticket may be obtained at Cecil Hotel, Admission 85,00
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