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ST. JOHN AMBULANCE
TRIBUTES
Farewell Party Given To Dr. W. B. A. Moore
On the occasion of the impending departure from the Colony of Dr. W. B. A, Moore, Q.B.E. and Mrs. More on retirement, the ' members of the St. John Ambulance Brigade held a farewell ten marty at the Gloucester Hotel yesterday evening, which 'was al- tended by over 200 people.
Tables were nicely laid out in the spacious dining room on the eighth, floor and the room was very tastefully decorated for the occasion.
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During the evening several speakers addressed the gathering, each in turn paying very high tribute to the good work Dr. Moore had done for thè Brigade, stressing at this same time the great loss which St. John Ambulance Brigade had sustained on losing such an admirable friend.
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Findly there was another ber- lons problem with unemployment. Most of this class found solicitude In what was known as "red biddy," a drink composed of cheap red wine and methylated spirits, since whisky was too prohibitive to buy.
The speaker had been told, that " the effects could be slept of culte easily, but a drink of water the next day would but the person in
RECEPTION
Praise Showered On Organisers
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Berlin, Feb. II. The Reich Government jointly with the Bavarian State Govern~"
to a state of intoxication almos❘ment gave a reception to the per- immediately
sonages engaged in the prepara- In spite of all, however, no city tion and organisation of the Olym- was trying its utmost to lessen the plc Winter Games and the Ber- burden unemployment
of
and Un Olympic Games here on Mon- poverty. so much as Glasgow, day. More houses had been built and
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The Laureate's
Tribute
This man was King in England's
direst. need.
In the black-battled years when
hope was gone.
Hus courage, was a fing·men
rallied: ca.
His steadfast spirit showed him.
King indeed.
And when the war was ended,
when the thought
Cu revolution took its hideous
place
Ens courage and his kindness
and his grace
Scattered, or charmed, its minis-
ters to naught.
No King of all our many has been
proved
By times so savage to the thrones
of Kings,
Nor won more simple triumph
over fate.
He was most Royal among Royal
things,
The magnificent Congress Hall are being built to improve Hving of the German Museum had been conditions than elsewhere, while beautifully decorated with flage the unemployed were encouraged | showing the intertwined rings, the to form clubs etc. One such club emblem of the linking of Con- bad won first place in the Scot- tinents through the Olympic Among the guests seated at the John-were duly appreciated and
tish Dramatic Festival. "
Games, and the Swastika banners official table were:-Mr. Ng Shingon the recommendation of the
The Rev. Dow at that Rotary of the Third Reich. Kwan, De.. ip Kam Wah, Mrs. R. Chapter General of the Order, His stood for service. There was little Langley, Mr. Chau Man Chee, Dr. Iate Majesty, King George V ap-ne could do out here, but
The distinguished, foreign guests
the Sing Fat In, Sir William Shenton, proved of the rank of Serving would ask
he attending.
affair included for their sympathy Prince and Princess Gustav Adolf Dr. Valentine and 'Mrs. Valentine, Brother of the Venerable Order of
when next they read of the un- employed, and for all to try to Minister, Marquess of Londonderry of Sweden, the former British Air remember under what conditions, and numerous the mer
diplomats,” while women and children among the prominent German
Goebbels were Dr. many other members of the Co-written in Los Angeles, where Mr. binet and the leading officials of the Reich and the Bavarian State.
Dr. R. H. Kotewall, Mr. Tang Shiu St. John being conferred upon him. Kim, Dr. (Mrs.) Dovey and Dr. It is my conviction that still higher Dovey, Hon. Dr. A. R. Wellington, honon; in the Order of St. John Mr. and Mrs. J. Ralston, Mr. A. ¦ will be his. Morris, Mr. Ho Kom Tong, Sir It is my sincere hope that al- Shouson Chow, Mr. J. B. Trevor, though Dr. Moore is leaving us on Mr. E. M. Raymond, Dr. Arthur | retirement, his services will not be- Woo, Sir William Hornell, Mr. Llost to the Order, but that he will Yau Tsun.
Before addressing the gathering, Mr. Morris, Director of the Am- bulance Brigade, expressed regret at the unavoidable absence of Sir Robert and Lady Ho Tung. Sir Robert was slightly indisposed and had kept way on medical advice.
DIRECTOR'S ADDRESS
to
Mr. Morris then sald: Dr. Moore: Members of the Order of St. John: Mr. President and Members of the Association and Brigade:-We are assembled this afteroon do honour to our principal guest, Dr. Moore, who is leaving us very shortly on retirement after some thirty-two years service in the Colony. Functions such as these are tinged with a certain amount of sadness arising from the loss of a friend, officer, and staunch sup- porter of the St. John Ambulance Association and Brigade.
find some field at home in which there will be an outlet for his energies and knowledge.
Or a still more recent honour conferred upon him by His late Majesty, that of 0.B.E. we are all familiar and as, members of St. John we share in the glory of that honour.
ex sted.
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guests
and
VOTE OF THANKS Mr. Clark on rising to thank the speaker said that the Rev. Dow had told all present of his job in Glas- Addressing the assembly, Dr. gow. He was not merely relating Goebbels heartily welcomed the what perhaps could be obtained Olympic guests from all parts of from a book, but had told them the World on behaf of the Chan- of something that he knew." cellor and the Reich Government number of people were inclined to as well as the German People. argue that the high rate of the The Minister stressed the import- income tax was due to unemployant role played by the Olympic ment, but how many people were
Dr. Moore you carry with you inaware of the fact that the Unem your retirement. the best wishes of ployment Fund was actually sup each individual member of the porting itself? order of St. John resident in Hong
The monies paid in did not Kong: of the members of the Am-only cover itself, but also paid for balance Association and Brigade, large department, and provided and in asking your acceptance of
money for many a family in dire
this ivory figure the Chinese emblem of Long Life, may this be to you the augury of Long Life, happiness and prosperity which we trust will be yours in whatever corner of the Homeland you may decide to reside whether it be the Emerald Isle, Bonny Scotland. Gallant Wales, or the Hub of the Empire. When you rest your hand upon this venerable forehead, you My association with Dr. Moore will think kindly of those who are is longer than that of most of those left behind: of those whom you here present, and dates back to have assisted in training in the ser- 1905 when, in a professional capa-vice of humanity: and who are en-` city he visited my young son in deavouring to carry on the work the old house, long since demolish- which necessity compels you to lay ed, which stood at the end of Bonaside. ham Road Immediately opposite thei present University Union Buliding. Dr. Moore's connection with the St. John Ambulance Association dates
back to the same year since when he has lectured and examined in First Aid down' to the present time, On the formation of the St. John Ambulance Brigade in 1910 Dr. Moore became a Brigade Surgeon and was attached to the Railway Division which has proved its efficiency in emergencies on more than one occasion. About this time nis. Country claimed his ser- vices and during the war he was In charge of hospitals at Basrah and other bases
WORK FOR ST, JOHN Shortly after his return to Hong Köng on release. from military ser- více he became District Surgeon, in which capacity be has organisád, conducted and supervised the prin-
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OTHER DEPARTURES
The occasion was also taken to bid farewell to Dr. and Mrs, (Dr.) Doves, and Mr. and Mrs Ralston who were going away shortly on leave;
On behalf of the Association and Brigade Mrs. Langley said a few words touching on the excellent work Mts, Dovey had done for the Brigade and presented her with a gift from the members of the Asso- ciation.
Mr. Trevor presented Dr. and Mrs. Moore a pair of fine China trames from the Kowloon-Canton Railway Division.
DR. WELLINGTON'S TRIBUTE
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cipal Brigade Trophy competitions The Hon. Dr. Wellington was -The Ralphs Shield and the Mok next called upon by Mr. Morris to understood that several Sundays the party Dr. Wellington rald; Dr. Cho Chuen Trophy. When it is say a few words, and addressing are occupied in these tests which and Mrs. Moore, ladies and gentle in themselves are searching and mert, I have not had very much exacting, his devotion to the cause time to prepare any speech and 7 of St. John and his sacrifice of was asked only five minutes ago to leisure hours-all for the benefit of say something. At first I thought the community of this Colony will that I would only sit down and be realised..
laten.
Gɛed.
There was little doubt that the speaker "had spoken from his heart." Mr. Clark continued that there was Ettle that one could do pere except when one read "sen- satinnell reports in the papers, to Sympathise with the unemployed.
sentiment
Games in bringing the nations closer together, and expressed the hope that the present Games might help further the interests of international understanding.
The President of the Interna-
tional Olymple Committee, Count Balliet-Latour thanked the Reich and Bavarian Governments for having spared no effort to assist the work of the Olympic. Inter- national and Organising Commit- tees, The German Reich, so the Count said, proved that it fully realised the spirit of the Olymple Games.
Не expressed thanks for the The varied and artistic pro- speaker's able talk-a he felt sure all those presens would arquifesce.
GALE ON ENGLISH COAST
London, Feb. 10. Owing to the gale along the south coast of England, vessels at the Folkestone-Bouglogne fun suspended service to-day.
Ply-
Many ships sailing from mouth had to return and anchor in Plymouth Sound.
Crew.
A huge wave struck a barge AL Plymouth killing two men of her
cold, The weather is bitterly and the wind is driving in from the east.--Heuter.
On behalf of myself and my wife I thank you all'
You have said a lot of flattering things which I would like to feel I deserved. I cannot take any credit for becoming connected with the Association because it was one of my duties when I joined Govern- ment Service to lecture on first-aid
the Police. Having once got into
there was no getting away, and it the clutches of Mr. Ralphs, who was Commissioner at that time, would be still more difficult to get out of the clutches of Mr. Morels even if one had a desire to do so
I have been connected with the Ambulance Brigade since it start- el in 1916-I was first appointed. Div. Surgeon to the Balyingpun
I first met Dr. and Mrs. Moore Division and. Later Div. Surgeon to In those days when smallpox was endemic, in my company, he has at a congress in Japan and the the KCR Since those days the uspected our vaccination centres, next time I met them was at a Brigade bas branched out into run scattered as they were from Shau-other congress in India. When I "kiwan to West Point and from Tsum did come here, the greatest friends ning hospitals and doing Infant Tax Teul to Sham Shut Po, fore--I had were both of them, and from Welfare work, and they have ren-
dered good service to the com going his dinner, for street vaccinathem I have had valuable assis-munity in carrying out vaccination tion 1s carried on in the evenings tance.
campaigns during small-pox epide-
between the hours of 7 and 9:30 pm. Dr. Moore's advice had been of mice. The primary objects of the History does not relate what Mrs. the greatest value to me. Harmony Brigade are, however, First Aid and Modre has had to say on these or of work between the Department Home Nursing, and they should alm casions.
and the Brigade has been due to In our New Territory work we hin ellaria. I take this opportunity en kent in this work
at keeping themselves thoroughly have benefited by his advice and of wishing both of them long life would encourage the Nurses to assistance, whether in Committee and happiness and with it health become fully qualified, for even if or in the field, and those of you for you cannot have happiness they are never called upon for pub who visit our Centres whether it without health?"
service they will and their knowledge very useful in their own homes
be Ta, Kou Leong, Ha Truen or Mr. Ho Kom Tong then made & Shataukok will and his signature speech in Chinese,
in the Visitors' Books,
In conclusion, I thank you" all again for this presentation and for your good wishes to my wife and Replying to the many fine myself sad I wish the Brigade tributes paid him, Dr. Moore sild: every success in the future. Mr Morris ladies and gentlemen, Mr. Ralston Dr. Dovey and Mia nad it very difficult to express Dr Dovey then thanked the party inwards my appreciation and for their presents and good wishes. gratitude to you for these gifts The party was then brought to a Dr. Moore's devotion to, and his | which I have received, and I am concluden when Mr. Morris called services in the cause of humanity I sure I shall always be reminded of fur wiree cheers for Dr. and Mrs.
the motto of the Order of Bt. my assciation with the Brigade,
Whatever difficulty we have en- DR. MOORE REPLIES countered; whether it be in con- nection with the admission of a complicated case to a Government Hospital or an operative case, his valued help has been given freely and unhesitatingsen, de
HONOURED BY KING
Most thoughsful for the meanest
in his State,
The best, the gendest and the
most beloved!
JOEN MASEFTIJA) The Poet Laureate's Bonnet was
Masefield is visiting, and cabled to London by Reuter.
PASSENGER PLANE CRASHES
Johannesburg, Feb. 10) liner the Artemis, crashed to-day A southbound Imperial Airways when leaving Pietersburg.
The two pilots, Captain Branford
and Pop Deckman, suffered brok caped with a few bruises. 'en legs, But the passengers es-
Reuter.
gramme which followed the ad-
dresses of the speakers helped to make the evening an outstanding
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