HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 1935.
FAREWELL TO HIS EXCELLENCY AND
HIS EXCELLENCY
Addressing the gathering, His Excellency, the Governor said:---
LADY PEEL
(Continued from Fage 1)
officials alike should be the good of the Colony and it is essential that there should be mutunt confidence. With the best will in the world however and even with the utmost
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cognised that Government is work- ing for what it regards as the greatest good of the people.
The Chinese have given in the past very generous, and substantial co-operation it may happen that support to the University but I should like to take this opportunity on the eve of my departure of making a further appeal in this | direction.
to
Sir Henry Pollock, Dr. Kotewall Your Excellency, Ladies and Gen- tlemen,-On behalf of my wife and myself. I thank you all for your res
one can do little to help à situation which is mainly due ception of us to-day and for the
world' causes. Hong Kong has passed charming addresses which have just been presented to üs" My de
through eventful years. The " de- parture in three days time wi
pression which was felt in other mark the end of a chapter in my
parts of the world was not felt life of which I shall carry very here as early as it was in many
places but when it did come pleasant memories for such re maining years as are allotted to
struck us with the force of a me. It is almost to a day av typhoon and there is no gainsaying years since I arrived in the Colony. the fact that the depression now Those years have passed unbeller.lies heavy upon us. As may be ably quickly and this is largely aue to the fact that they have been" interesting and happy ones
The address which "was present. ed by Sir Henry Pollock gives a long account of what has been done in the Colony during those years but I am not so presump-
CHEAPER AIR TRAVEL
"Reduction In Fares
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Reductions in fares for passen- gers who fly by Imperial Airways from England to India, and points beyond, became operative with the departure of the India service from Croydon on April 2
The reduced rates, as compared with previous charges, are indicat- ed herewith:
Route London-Karachi
New Fare Old Fare
£ 85 € 95
We decided some time ago to establish a Chinese Department and are trying to carry this, out London-Calcutta although the finances of the Uni-London-Rangoon versity render it somewhat difficult. London-Singapore There Is an endowment fund for this Department amounting to Bome $290,000. I should like to see seen from the report of the Economy Chinese friends make that up mic Commission there would ap to $500,000 so as to cover approxi pear to be little that we can do mately the cost of the Department
and so render its future free from locally except perhaps to make an effort to reduce the expenses of
anxiety. administration.
.“ 'INCURABLE OPTIMIST ” The Colony, after years of
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120 156 Proportionate reductions also be- came effective as between inter- mediate stages east of Gwadar. Between Delhi and Calcutta, för example, the fare was reduced from Rs 230 to Rs. 200.
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CHOSEN BY THE KING
CROSSWORD PUZZLE
Jubilee Stamps
The King. I understand, per- sonally made the final choice of design for the special Silver J bilee issue of
postage stamps, writes a correspondent. The King is an ardent philatellat.
Specimens of the stamps, which will be on sale throughout the country from May 7 to July 7, were
privately shown yesterday. There
will be a frst printing of 1,000 mil- lion in four denominations:
4d. green;
1d, red;
1jd, brown, and 24d blue.
Mr.
$16
NOTE-Figures in parentheses fudicato number of letters in the words
required.
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Across
1. Burning trade mark (5). Obviously the county,
short, for deer (5).
9.
Virulence (7).
the
10.
Barnett Freedman, well-known artist, produced the design. The Post Office authorit- les asked for designs from several
tuous as to claim the whole or even vicissitudes, had great prosperity / tlon of the Chinese Community to for the first time, become available artists. Each received a fee, with
į due to stable conditions, the enter- prise of British merchants, and the industry, loyalty and good citizenship of the Chinese. This prosperity with a notable brank due to outside influences nearly
I should like to take this op- portunity of saying how delighted I was by the wonderful contribu- the recent Silver Jubilee celebra- tions. It has left an impression on my memory which will never be effaced. I wish to pay & tribute
to the crowds on that occasion: they were a model of good be- haviour and no one who saw them ten years ago, lasted for a co-could fall to be impressed by this. siderable period.
the greater part of the credit due. I owe an incalculable amount to my„colleagues in which term. I in- clude all Government servants and to my unomčial advisers and to the community generally. Without the help and the co-operation which I have received it would have been impossible to carry out that pro-
To-day that prosperity shows gramme. In the address presented, signs of great deterioration, to me on my arrival I was promised | Though I confess to being an in- the loyal and unstinted support and co-operation of the whole com-
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curable optimist I cannot but feet some doubt whether the Colony
a "special fee" for Mr. Freedman.
With the departure of the Eng- land-Australia service from Croy- don on April 13 the complete route of approximately 12,000 miles; from London through to Brisbane will; for passengers as well as malls. Hitherto, during the initial phase of operation on the new sections
The stamps are oblong and twice- between Singapore and Darwin. mails only have been carried on
the size of the ordinary issue. Mar- these stages, passengers from Lokedly rich colouring is obtained by don not being booked farther east- photogravure process. A new fea- ward than Singapore.
ture in stamp design is provided
shade, by striking contrasts of light and
The size of the new stamps will mean a 100 per cent. Increase for the Q.P.O, on the cost of printing
that the new issue will require an ink and paper. I am informed
added expenditure of approxim
Darwin, Australia, the passenger From London through to Port
fare is €180, and from London to Brisbane £195, with reductions at the rate of twenty per cent, on re-
advance. In the reverse direction. and in Australian-currency, the London and £225 from Port Dar- fares are £244 from Brisbane toately £10,000. win to London.
munity. I have had it "In full will ever again see those hale In the New Territories further turn portion of tickets paid for in
criticism
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more
measure and am deeply grateful. I have read in the History of Hong Kong that the Hong Kong public man is nothing if not severely critical and indeed in the early days there was ample evidence of s criticism which often was far from
kindly, I think that a
kinder spirit is abroad to-day and that helpful and friendly-us such I need hardly say that I have always welcomed it.
THE AIR MAP While there has been a good deal of progress I naturally feel some disappointment in not having seen the completion of certain import- ant works which are at present in hand. This however is inevitable Among the works which have been carried out those which have given me most pleasure are to be reckon- ed: Infant Welfare work, in res- pect of which much is due to my wife: the establishment of a. Junior Technical School which I feel con- fident will prove of great value to the Colony: the further develop-
ment of the Water Works; and the Crban Council, Legislation which I trust will lead to an increased participation by the public in civic sffairs.
I wish that I had been able to de more for the poorer section of the community during my term of office. Some little, however, bas been achieved in certain directions,
amenitles have been provided, and days but I feel confident that with some progress has been made in an improved international altua-improving the sanitation of the tion, economic and political, Hong villages. A full enquiry, was held Kong will regain in a substantial into the question of improving measure its former prosperity. The agriculture and stock breeding la success of the loan fosted locally the Territories and as you know a last year affords evidence of faith useral report was submitted. I in the future of the Colony. I have now arranged for an expert cannot however resist expressing in co-operation, who is, at present the view that it would be far better advising the Government of Chint. if less speculation were Indulged to come here in about two months in and legitimate trading adhered
time and after enquiry give us the benefit of his advice with a view, to introducing a system of Co- operative Societies in the Colony.
to.
It is essential to maintain good relations with our neighbours and
it has been a source of great satis-I feel convinced that that is the faction to me that such good re-
best course to follow the neces- tations have continued steadily sary improvements
to be are during my term of office. The re-effected. cent Visit of His Excellency Mr.
The question of lepers has been Lam Yin Koy, Chairman of the a difficult one but Governinent is Kwangtong Government, afforded at present in negotiation with an further evidence of this. There organization in the hope of making have been friendly exchanges of necessary provision for suffers from visits from time to time and I have this terrible disease on the lines recently made further suggestions suggested by the recent Committee. for an extension of such visits, I feel assured that in the future, both official and unofficial, as I feel confident that from such in- tercourse both uur neighbours and curselves will grow to realize more and more that our interests are Interdependent and that we can do much to assist one another.
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I am glad that the new Queen Mary Hospital, the new Gaol and
I am glad to say that our friend- the Central British School are wellly relations with our old allies in in hand though I greatly regret Macao have been maintained and having to leave before they are I have twice visifed that Colony finished. I also confess to con-
and exchanged, visits with the siderable disappointment" that 1 Governor. I feel conndent that our have not seen Hong Kong placed friendship will long continue. solidly on the air map before my departure. I have pressed the need for this and I can assure you that the Home Government are fully alive to the urgency of this service. Certain dificulties are be- ing overcome"and I am confident that in a very short time we shall see Hong Kong connected with England by air!
I have been greatly touched by the address presented by thế Chi- nese community but I feel that I little deserve the very kind remarks contained therein.
FRIENDSHIP WITH CHINESE Though it is only ave years since I came to Hong Kong I have been associated with Chinese for over thirty-seven and a half years and 1 have recently appointed a can look back to many friendships Housing Commission with a view to with them. From the time that I determining a definite policy in re-arrived in Malaya at the end of gard to overcrowding and" I may 1897 I was constantly in touch with repeat what. I said in Council that I trust that the profit out of the City Development Scheme which is lu hand may be "devoted to such town improvements.
as in the past, in all schemes of this nature and indeed generally, the Government of Hong Kong can rely on the loyal assistance and co-operation of its Chinese citizens.
LADY PEEL'S SHARE
I take this opportunity of tbank-' the other nationalities who reside in Hong Kong for their friendliness and help and for their uniform support of the Govern ment
On behalf of my wife I thank you for the tributes which you have paid to her. I need hardly say that she has been an invait-
able helpmate to me and without her I should have found my task much more difficult. She has taken a great interest in variou social services and appreciates "all 'the help "that she has received. Having regard to the great interest which she has taken in child wel- tare, an interest which is fully shared by myself, it has been a great" delight to us both that a special fund has been started un- der my name to support the Society for the Protection of Children. I greatly appreciate the compliment, I can think of no more, worthy object for help and I trust that the fund will prove a great success.
YESTERDAY'S CONCERT
A concert in aid of the Blind Girls' Home, was given at
From to-day the general public will be able to see the original de- sign for the stamps on view as the Victoria and Albert Museum, South Kensington.
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25. Pawnees' wives, maybe (3).
28. Fet's I.O.U becomes
ia
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That little something that others haven't got (5).
A girl starts to attach (5). 12. Affected dandyism (*). 14. This scourge sounds "nothing
to a Yorkshireman (5).
15: Takes an age to finish off
the galleon (3).
18.
Hooter of a kind (5).
17. Trujan (5).
19, This cater is an echidna (3), 21. Carp, but no fish (5). 93.
This should take the pain away (7). 24. There's a lot of paper.
fish (5).
.in
this
THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL
passionate (7),
Kilns (5).
28. Ancestral tree?" (5).
Down
1. Evidently a cheerful sort of
fish (8).
2. Moon starers is a singularly
apt anagram for them (11).
3. Sounds rather as if the rein- forcement might be windy (5). Bird found in certain trees (5).
4.
3. The senior diplomat upsets
ye don (8)..
6. Makes asinine sounds (6).
7. Opposed (11).
8. An early invader of Britain
(B).
13. Enclosure for strays of some
valne (5).
17. Doubly nothing on the label
is barred (5).
18. Goes under canvas (5).
19. Arterial road in a sense (5). 20 The beginners have a different
tale (5).
-81. Give over there! (5).
22. Every sportsman should be a
good one (5).
Beveral items of supplementary $77,682.00 expenditure, totalling will be presented for approval at a meeting of the Finance "Com- mittee
to-morrow following the Legislative Council meeting.
The following are
The following is the soluti: the items: The central feature on esch Jacobean, Hong Kong Hotel, last laurel leaves "for Triumph and
the stamp is the King's head, with $6,139; Port Works (removal of
Crown Solicitor. (Legal expenses) on of yesterday's puzzle:
Across.1, Fristine; 5, Upkeep; Trocas and Pinnacle Rocks) 9, Castanet; 10, Sunder; 19, 11- evening by Madame Lottle Gordon ↑ Reward,””” olive branches
"for $1,230 Kowloon Hospital additions starred; 15, Percussion; 18, K when an excellent programme was Peace and Goodwill oak leaves $4,300; Hung Hom Government boab; 10, Timeless; 20, Sherry; 21, presented.
and acorns, "for Strength and
Store $1.200; Wanchal Market. Thwarted, The programme opened with Stability." the
songs about Hong Kong, specially composed by Madame Gordon herself "Echoes of the Peak" was very well rendered and the "Hong Kong Boats Bong" which is to be published and translated into several languages shortly, was the plek of the even- ing, several Chinese young ladies Joining in the chorus.
...
"Jack Tars' Dream of HomeTM was a very good interpretation of a sallor's life and among the others were a few pieces by famous Australian composers
At the conclusion of two songs, sung by the whole gathering, Madame Gordon called for three cheers for His Excellency the Governor and Lady Peel on their impending departure for Home.
"PARIS IN SPRING"
this Paramount picture will give When Paris In Spring comes
picture fans the pleasure of hear- ing Mary Ellis again, last seen in "All the King's Horses.
Mary Ellis, the star of the imp who is now in London, has that rare type of voice the operatie soprano which can adapt itself equally well to light music.
Miss Ellis has had much opera experience and has sung with Caruso and Chaliapine, she has
comedy, and has worked through taken starring roles in musical
seasons of Eugene O'Neill plays. Paris In Spring is her first Holly- wood film
Supporting her in the picture,.. which is directed by Lewis Miles- tone, are Tullio Carminati and Ida Lupino.
His Excellency the Governor and
CEREMONY AT QUEEN'S PIER
them and was struck at once by their loyalty, good citizenship and honourable dealing. The race has contributed greatly to the pros- perity of that country. I therefore MUTUAL CONFIDENCE came here with an already formed Governors have been described high opinion which has been main-
"HAPPIEST MEMORIES "** as transient visitors but most of tained. I noticed, at once how
In conclusion I crave your in- them leave some impression on the alive their leaders were to their dulgence in striking a more per- Colonies which they have adminis-responsibilities and how much they sonal note. As I have stated I was tered. They cannot perhaps do did for their follows. The good
not a young man when I came to much to create or destroy pros- which has been done and is still Hong Kong and I may have perity but they can help to take being done by the Tung Wah and
doubted whether it would be easy Lady Peel. full advantage of such prosperity allled Hospitals, the Chinese Public
for me to make fresh deep friend- as may accrue or lessen the Dispensaries, and the Po Leung ships at my time of life-7 need efects of periods of depression. In Kuk is too well known to call for have had no doubts. The com- either case it is essential that they more than a passing reference. Inmunity of Hong Kong met my wife "ghould consult and work in education they have done much and myself in the friendliest spirit
harmony with the public.
They have given generous support and I can say with undoubted truth In the address presented to me
both in money and time to such that we have both formed, many on my arrival I received what important organizations as the close and dear friendships here may call a fatherly hint that I Society for the Protection of Chil- we are grateful for those friend should, through the channel of cren, the St. John Ambulance ships and shall treasure them for sympathy, encourage a spirit of Association, the Salvation Army the rest of our lives. goodwill and friendship and main-
the Aberdeen Industrial tain personal contact with the community. I have always en- deavoured to do this and I trust In the District Watch Com- that I have achieved a small mittee I have had a most loyal and measure of success. I was Hot & useful body of advisera who, young man at the time of my ap though they may not always have
Cars may be parked in Con- pointment but age affords some seen entirely eye to eye with the Lady Peel was then presented naught Road (between Jackson compensation, providing experience Government, have always given me with two beautiful bouquets by and Murray Roads) and Chater and a mellower outlook and an the most loyal support. They have Miss Elite Forster and Miss Kote- Randang appreciation of the wisdom of con- shown their confidence in Govern- wall
No parking will be permitted in sidering all points of view. The ment and even where there was a This was followed by three Jackson Rokdor Wardley Street common aim of officials and un-measure of disagreement, have re-hearty cheers and a "tiger" for north of the Statue,
and
School,
LOYAL BODY
ear
Guests arriving by respectfully informed that no cars will be permitted to drive up to Queen's Pler after 1:55 pm.
The route of His Excellency will On leaving Hong Kong on Filday be lined by troops from Helena May we shall carry away the happiest Institute, Garden Road, Queen's memories of our time here and will Road, Jackson Road to Junction always maintain the greatest in with Connaught Road. No-traffic terest in and the highest hope for will be permitted on or across this the prosperity of the Colony and route after 2.05. p.m. of you all (Loud applause.)
The various designs were con- sidered by a committee headed by the Director of the National Gal lery.
$80,000; Hong Kong Naval Volun- Down-1, Peck; 2, Inseparable; teer Force (personal emoluments 3, Thaw; 4, Needless; e, Plural; and allowances to instructors) 7, Endorsement; 8, Parody 11, $480; Education Department Astonish; 13, Spikes; 14, Bursar (Gymnastic gear) $4,138.
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