YOUR VIEWS AND MINE I
A Weekly Column of Local Gossip
OFF FOR A REST
By
The Scout**
The Very Reverend Dean Alfred Swann will be going on a short holiday to the North and it is the wish of his many friends" that he will benefit by his holiday and re- turn to the Colony in due course considerably refreshed. In addi- tion to his duties as Dean of the Cathedral, he is an ardent worker in the cause of international friendship and goodwill. I have had the pleasure of hearing him speak on, many occasions and can say without fear of contradiction that Dean Swann is one of the leading advocates in the
Colony
In the cause of penge. He is sall- ing from Hong Kong on Friday next.
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RUSH TO THE BEACHES
I counted on Sunday no fewer
than fourteen launches in Clear Water Bay, and the number
at
re-
one
swimmers there must have reach ed a thousand. The continued heat wave was undoubtedly sponsible for this exodus to of the best bathing places in the Colony, for Clear Water Bay 1$ second to none as a bathing place. Repulse Bay and North Point were simply too crowded for words dur-
THE LAICHEE
One of the most delicious fruit that can be obtained in Hong Kong during the present season is the "is chee." but the majority of European realdent may not be aware that there are many kinds o: inlcheek on the market which all look similar, but which, to the connoisseur, are vastly different. This season there has been a glut of laichees in the local market and prices are very cheap. Those who are on a brief visit to China will not be able to appreciate the good qualities of the Lal chee un- less they have tasted the best kind, which is known as "Lo Mal Chee." It is said that whenever
HỒNG KONG DAN
OBITUARY
Funeral Of Mr. Plew
"
PRESS STURDAY, JULY 21, 1934.
SPEECH DAY
At Central British School
The annual prise distribution of the Central British School took place yesterday morning in the School Hall, wheir Mr. G. R. Bayer, Director of Education, distributed the awards
ago.
Mr. Halston In his report for the year asid.-
BRITISH: MONEY
Foreign Lending Restrictions
London July 19. in the "course of a statement made in response to a question as to whether he would consider 're-- laxing the present restrictions on foreign landing, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Mr. Neville Cham- bettäin sald that the actual amount of foreign lending at the present time would, in no circum easy to form exaggerated views as ibances, be great and that it was
to the effect of the embargo.
As regards the suture, he was satisfied that it would not be in the public interest that the exist- tg restrictions should be removed at present, but even under present conditions, the Government would cases, especially those falling dri- be ready to consider particular
der, the following heads:
The remains of the late Mr. W. L. Plew, whose tragio death has already been reported in our coloumns, were interred at the Protestant Cemetery, Happy Valley, yesterday. The Rev. G. Powell, Vicar of the Hong Kong
A high standard of effetency Union Church, conducted the ser- among the scholars Both in the vice and those present to pay
school-room and on the playing their last respects were Mr. Reids was remarked upon by the ed to the writer. both players and. Palmer, Capt. E. Prigent, Mr. Rassumed his duties seven months Barrett, Mr. B. H. Church, Mr. A headmaster "Mr. T. Raton, who spectators left the greens for the R. Ratham, Mr. T. 8. Whyte cludhouse!
Smith, Mr. B. Wylie, Mr. C. C. Lai, Mr. B. Haroon, and members of
Kong Daily Press. the Chinese staff of the Hong
We have now feached the end of another school year; and, Wreaths were sent by "Your though we have had about seven Lormg wife Edith." Edith,"
"Sorrowful weeks less than the usual time in "Father and Ian and Malcolm," Mrs. G. G. Bor-Puldin, I am pleased to report Mother." which to overtake the annual cur- rett, President of the Garrison normal progress and success in all and Area Welfare Centre. Mr. and departments of the school's activ Mrs. A. J. Palmer, Mr. and Mrs. C.
Firstly sterling issues by a sun- ities. The attendance and conduct try within the sterling bloc where C. Womack, Misses Alleen and have been satisfactory and the the loan was required to increase Doris Woods, Mr. and Mrs. R. Cunningly good."
Woods and Mrs. Harry edith of staff and pupils uniform-the sterling assets of that country ham. Mr. and Mrs. Beck, Mrs. Pin--
and so to minimise ductual vis in This is the first ocquston on exchanges. quet. Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Lammert.
which K have presided at the Prize Secondly, sterling Issues on, be- Miss. M. J. Stuart, Mr. G. G. Lal Giving Ceremony of Central Bri-half of any borrower where the Mr. D. Dohse, Messrs. George and tish School and I wish to say now, proceeds were calculated manly Geaftrey Lammert.
even at the risk of your judging to produce a direct he insincere in the light of many British Industry-British Wireless. stern criticisms of work and be- haviour that it has given me the
months. In the master's and mis- very greatest pleasure to have been with you all during the last seven tresses without exception I have fourd such a body of helpers as I have not known befote-who give of themselves constantly and unsparingly for the welfare of the school. It is, too much perhaps to hope that you boys a girls ap certain that in days to come you preciate this fully pow; but it is will to some extent realize just how much work and thought was expended upon you In the Central British School
laichees are cheap that times are
bad for the farmer and it seems
that this year the fruit is likely
to be cheaper as plenty of It is still coming down from Canton. Poor farmers!..
COASTAL RUNABOUTS".
ing the hot days' in the earlier Jitney Cargo Boats Alarm The
Larger Companies
part of this week when Hong' "Kong sweltered in the heat. At North Point swimming went On
That small cargo boats (below until 11 p.m. each night on Mon- 500 tons) fitted day. Tuesday and Wednesday and Semi-Diesel engines are popular with Diesel or I am told there were as many peo- in the coastal shipping service- ple in the water at night as in day time. A few people in Repuise time ago. It is now reported that was noted in these columns some By also seemed to and night these small runabouts have ex- swimming quite enjoyable and al-panded their sphere of activity to though the moon was by no means
The "Hong Kong Daily Press," Kong Daily Press." the Editorial the Chinese staff of the "Hong
Sunday Herald," Matilda Hos
staff of the "China Mall" and
pital, and Messrs. Stewart Bros.
Mr. C.W.F. Booker
It is with much regret that we have to announce the death of Messrs. Bishop and Lacey, Ltd., Mr. C. W. F. Booker, manager of which occurred suddenly at the Gloucester in the early hours of yesterday morning.
Some
The late Mr, Booker had been in indimerent health for
parently due to the heat. He had plained of feeling very time, and on Thursday he com- El, ap-
for about a month, and in the been a resident at the Gloucester
full. there were quite a few bath Korea and that many. large ship- | early hours of yesterday morning.
week.
GOOD BUSINESS
cd.
ed.
to
J
Careless Rapture Speech Days are probably the only occasions on which I allow myself to be sentimental and, look- ing at those young eager faces be- fore me, I am aware of "forty ers there at night during the past services there with vessels ranging going to the lavators. and
ping companies operating regular a night boy on
years on, growing cider and older." duty, saw him For you there is a mountain of from 2,000 to 3,000 ton are alarm heard a sound from his room as
later.labouts behind you and a seeming if he had collapsed. The mana-
ly infiniteatretch of holidays The subsidised The heat
shipbuilding ger of the building was then call-
ahead. Never again in post-school wave must have scheme, as well as the munitionsed and on entering the room he "ne careless rapture." brought exceedingly good businese boom, has caused the cost of con- found Mr. Booker lying on the
life will you experience the same to the soda fountains and other struction
I hope places where cold drinks are serv- placing
advance. Yet, by noor..
your holidays will more than full In spite of bad times, trade vards, these runabout wessels can
orders with small ship
your utmost expectations. depression, and general al round
be built at low prices. The use of economy. I noticed full houses In
motors instead of coal reduces the several places. The two leading fuel bull. There is also a saving in rendezvous in the city were as
wages. In the circumstances, not popular 28 ever. The trams only small" shipowners, but "large must have shown bigger tak-partics also are tempted to build ings than
under normal cumstances
for I noticed they were pretty well patronised at night. It is said that a good way to keep cool is to avoid cold drinks and, if one felt thirsty. to drink
companies are also concerned some hot tea. Those who care to
about the situation, as it is high- test the truth of this statemently probable that their regular lines can do so, but for most of us. I suppose. It is the cold drink every
time.
THE RABIES OUTBREAK
cir
these small vessels,
The Senkoka!...an association of shipping companies operating the Korean service, is studying the position carefully. Large shipping
to Hokkaido, the Hanshin district, Kyushu and Northern Korea will be encroached on.
WINDJAMMER BOUGHT
Only British One In Commission
a
England is shortly to have full rigged sailing ship in com- mission again.
Cases of dog bites are still be- ing reported by the Fress almost dally and it seems as though no- thing can stop inconsiderate dog owners from NOT looking after their charges. The latest step by the authorities is the complete. isolation of dogs in Hongkong and no permits whatever will be issued for a dog to be taken over to the Since the Garthpoo: was wreck- mainland. Only a couple of days .ed in 1929, there has been no ago while lawn bowls and tennis windjammer sailing under the matches were in progress at Happy Red, Ensign. But in August the Valley a couple of unmuzzled dogs. Danish Government training ves- probably belonging to a member set Georg Stage will arrive in the of one of the Happy Valley Clubs Thames and a few days later will were allowed to roam about un-set sail again as a British vessel. muzzled amongst the many visi.
she has been bought by Mr. A tors to the Valley!" Now that at- Villiers, author of "Falmouth tention has been drawn to this for Orders" and other books, who' matter it is hoped that the au-
has spent much of his lie thorities will take steps to see that sea. dogs in the Valley are properly muzzled.
KEEN" BOWLERS.
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building, and others, rendered as- A naval doctor resident in the sistance, but despite all that could be done, Mr. Booker passed away.
The deceased
was a bachelor and came to Hong Kong.in 1931 from Manchester as a piecegoods expert to join Messrs. Steger and Co Later he joined Messrs. Manners & Co. where he remain- ed for a brief period and then became manager of Messrs. Bishop & Lacey.
afternoon passing the monument The funeral will take place this
at 5 p.m.
SHIP MASTER'S DEATH
The as. Yuet, On which is at present in No. 3 slipway, Taikoo Dock, was the scene of a distress- ing incident yesterday when the master, Captain Bruhn, was found dead in his cabin, with a bullet wound in his forehead. Bruhn was holding a Smith and the discovery was made. Captain When
Weston 38 revolver with his left hand, his right thumb being on the trigger.
benefit to
you, I would say, "Do not be un- Huly depressed." You have en- that many of the greatest men and touragement in the knowledge:
women of the world were not prize-winners at school. School been entirely successful Examinations have FO far hot in dis.. make good in the great world la- tovering the children who will
all the fallures among you will ter on That does not mean that
But
eventually become famous, the world necessarily demands many and varied services from its citizens and, if you maintain the ideals that have been set be- fore you in Central British School, I feel confident that you will," each one of you, contribute your quots to the sum total of human endeavour and happiness,
In conclusión I desire to tender thanks to the following:-The Chairman and Committee of St. Andrew's Society for two. "J.R.M. Smith Scholarships" Instead of one as is usual; the Manager of the Hongkong and Whampoa Dock Company for much appreciated assistance during the year and also for the enter-
two annual "Dock
ant-Colonel Company Scholarships”: Lieuten-
E.B.L Dowbiggin Q.B.E. for his annual History Prizes; Mr. Ezra, Abraham for two Mathematical prizes in place of the "Ezra Abraham Scholarship" for which no pupil was eligible; to Rev. Mr. Higgs for the use of this hall; and lastly to Mr. Bayer for so kindly attending and giving away the prizes.
time
In all well-conducted and here this morning we cast of prises periodical halts are called,
the responsibility of our xouting labours and pause to take stock,
made and to contemplate the pro- to assess the progress we nave
blems that ile ahead. To ensure sure that at success there must be, and I feel
the present there is, close and sympathetic co- operation between the adminis- trative authorities.
forward to the time, now not far parents and pupils. We all look
distant, when our efforts and as- sociation-wil centre round the new and commodious Central Bri- tish School premises destined to be erected in the near future:
teachers.
the
never be
"JR.M. Smith" Scholarship: Walter Kennedy Pryde.. Kenneth Baxter. ́.
Government Scholarship: "Form 6:-Robert Provan. Form 4:-Peter Simon. Form 3:-George Ainslie. Form 2:-Wilham Pryde, Form 1:-Rhexenor McCubbin Stalker, "
Form R:-Ruth Kent.
Dock Company Scholarships. Form 3:-Jean Grey, Form 4:-1an Kempton
Luzard Schoparships: 1932: Walter Kennedy Pryde.. 1983:-Doria Darby, 1934:-William Gega.
Clasa Prizes: Form 5-Patrick Buri, Form 4:-Kathleen Patricia Hop-
Success in our undertaking-the scholastic training of the European tails the consideration of physical, children of Hongkong-abo én-
Pupils have individual sides to moral and intellectual aspects
lop to the beat advantage their natures and we have to deve
capacities with which each is en- dowed. Bir Kynaston Studd who. presented the prises at MI HO School last year said, "If you have A "Daily Press", representative not physical fitness you will never was early on the scene and he was informed that the "boy," as usual,
be mentally sound. You may be brillant but you will went to the Captain's cabin at sound." 7.30 am, with his tea. The "boy" that all our pupils, boys and girls,
We destre and we plankins,· the tray on the table and went into the cabin and placed should develop that physical side
on of their education turning to go, he was horrified to modern and broad lines of which And Captain Bruhn dead,
We are capable: I wish parents | brum. and guardians to understand that, unless adequate reasons for the contrary are adduced, drill, swim- ming and games are compulsory. During the tear just completed the usual organised games and matches against other schools were indulged in and our Annual Field and Swimming Sports held. The House system continues to assist by providing that hearthy competition and rivalty when 18 so essential a preparation for adult life.
The chief officer, Mr. Johnson, was immediately informed and he in turn communicated, with the police. Captain Bruhn had been master of the Yaet On for some 14 months previous to which he was master of the ss. Dorry. He leaves a wife and son in Germany.
I intend to use ner as my home," he said, "and sail her wherever the spirit moves me Every week I receive from 20 tu Talking about sports at Happy 30 letters from young men who Valley, I wonder if any other sport wish to receive training in sall, has got such a grip on the var- but are unable to do so under the lous clubs in the Colony as lawn British flag. I shall take a few bowls. Go where you will in of them with me as cadets. Hongkong, you will find that where there are playing felds there the game of bowls is being played. The other day a match was in progress at the Police Recreation Club un- til 7.30 in the evening. That, I thought, was the latest they could Mr. Villers intends to rename carry on to, but looking further the Georg Stage as the Joseph-de La Salle College $20, L. ahead, I saw that there was quite Conrad and register her as Rondon and Company #10, Child-
"My first voyage will be to the West Indies, and later. I shall take, her to Australia, but I shall carry no cargo. There are .too many good ships already crying out for that."
a big crowd at the Civil Service yacht.
DONATIONS RECEIVED
The Women's Auxillary of the Society for the Protection of. Children, acknowledge with grate- ful thanks the following donations:
ren of Union Church $10, St. John's Cathedral Sunday School (per collection boxes). 30.64, other collection boxes $41,50, per Mrs. D 200 tons gross.8. Gubbay $8; Mrs. O. M, Parkinson
35, Mra. Morris 32:
Club waiting to see the end of The Georg Stage la reputed to what must have been a close be the smallest full-rigged sailing tussle, for the match was carried ship in the world, being only 149 on until the light absollitely falled.tons net and when, reluctantly, or so it seem-register.
Form 3:-Leslie Norman Hogan, Form 2: Jenny Marry Flida on the most Selma Felshow,
Congratulations
Mr. Bayer, the Director of Educa tion is going to distribute the prizes and scholarship certificates:" but before I request him to do so I wish to congratulate the winners. They have done well, they have gained their reward and to-day te thetrs in full measure. To those. of you who have not been so suc- cessful, and that means most or
Form 1:-Richard George La-
Form R:-Eleanor Lewer,
Special Prizes: War Memorial Prizes: Kathleen Grover Moir.
→
Dowbiggin History Prizes: Senior-Leslie Robert Gregory, Junior-Hilarie Betty Martin. English Composition: Brian Hynes (Form 6).
Drawing:
John Guard (Form 3).
* French: Frederick Hall (Form 4).
Mathemailes: la
Walter Kennedy Pryde (Form 5). Presented by Ezra Abraham Esq.
Kathleen Patricia Hopkins
(Form 4). ‚'-, Progress in Mathematics:
Robert Leslie Holda (Foran 53, Geography: Marjorie Winifred (Form 3),
Godwin
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