NANKING ROTARY
CONFERENCE
Interesting Report Made By Dr. Arthur Woo
81ST DISTRICT DIVISION PLAN ADOPTED
"An Interesting report of the 81st District (Far East) Confer- ence of Rotary International held at Nanking from April 11 to 13, was presented by Rotarian Dr. Arthur Woo, at the weekly tif- fin meeting of the Hong Kong Rotary Club held at the Hong Kong Hotel Roof Garden yesterday. Rotarian Major R. D. Walk- er presided and thanked the speaker for his address.
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On the proposal of Rotarian Woo, seconded by Rotarian P. S. Cassidy, it was unanimously decided to adopt the resolution of the Nanking Conference that the 81st District be divided into districts, namely, North China, Central China, South China and the Philippines.
The Chairman said that they were sorry to say goodbye to Ro- tarian F. Reck, who was leaving for Bourabaya and they wished him the best of luck.
- Rotarian Reck suitably replied and added that he had spent seven years in Hong Kong and wished the local Rotary Club every success in the future.
The Chairman welcomed Rotar-` ian A. Hutton Potts as a new mem- ber.
Rotarian Professor W. I.
Ger- rard, who was one of the Hong Kong delegates to the Nanking
Conference, said that he was very much impressed with the en- "thusiasm of all representatives Trom the various clubs. Rotarian David Au, also a Hong Kong dele- gate, seemed to be one of the most popular members of the Ro- tary movement in China, AD- plause). It was disappointing to learn. added Rotarian Gerrard, that the stock of the Hong Kong Rotory Club was not one hundred per cent, with the other clubs.
THE ADDRESS
Rotarian Woo sald:-
The second annual conference of the 81st. District or" Rotary Inter- national, held in Nanking from April 11 to 13, opened with an un- official buffet supper at the Nan- king Club on Sunday evening, the ilth. Inst. There were over 170 visiting delegates and their wives present. The affair was quite in- formal and there was a very cordial atmosphere.
It was also resolved;
That each member contribute one dollar annually for the up keep of the Governor's office;
That a District Council be creat
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21, 1937.
SHIP CAPTAIN
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Change In Notified Sailing Time
Captain O. H. Farrar was sum- moned before Mr. K. M. A. Barnett at the Kowloon Magistracy yester- day for sailing his ship, the sa. Hai Ching, not according to the time the police authorities were nosidled...
Mr. O. E. C. Martón appeared on behalf of defendant. He said that the delay was caused by the Chi- nese shippers who failed to load the cargo earlier.
The prosecuting omcer said that he was informed that the ship was to all at 4 pm. Several changes were made in regarding to the time, but finally it was arranged that the salling time would be as originally stated h
A search was carried out at 230 and was completed at about 3.45,
He noticed that cargo was still being loaded after 4 p.m., and the ship sailed after 6 p.m.
His Worship imposed a fine of ed to assist the Governor to carry $50 on defendant, saying that he out his duties as well as to super-agreed with defendant that the de- vise the disbursements of the ex-lay was due to cargo loading, but penses of the Governor's office.
None of these resolutions,” how- ever, will be forwarded to the Ro- tary International until each club in the district has acted on them and reported to the district Gov- ernor by May 15.
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CLUBS IN JAPAN A resolution was carried recom- mending that each club in the District should explore the passt- bility of exchanging both official and unomicial delegates with clubs in Japan for exchange of views on vital problems and to promote goodwill and mutual un- derstanding between the two countries.
The findings of the various clubs regarding this proposal,
it was agreed, are to be reported to the District Governor, who will then consult with the District Governor of Japan as to the desirability of such reciprocal exchange of dele-
gates.
CLIQUES
Different nationalities should sit at the same table so far as possi- ble. Some system of rotation of all members should be the general rule at all weekly meetings of the
club. This is one of the chler functions of the fellowship com- mittee.
On the following day, Monday. the delegates went by car to the
COMMUNITY SERVICE Mausoleum of Dr. Sun Yat-sen There were about 25 delegates where a wreath was laid on the present in this group of discussion. tomb by the District Governor, Dr. representing Canton. Ningpo, Wu- Fong Sec. They then returned to chow, Hong Kong, Peiping
and the International. Club for the Shanghal, Each delegate was Conference. The Club is a magn! asked to make a report of what ficent building, bullt by the Chin-his club had done or is doing for ese Government, the original pro- Community Service. There were moter of which was our former about 40 or more different pro- District Governor, Dr. C. T. Wang. Jecta enumerated by the different
After the formalities of rigis-delegates. tration there were many speeches of welcome and responses.
BETTER RESULT REPORTED
"Watson's" Annual Meeting
The Afty-second annual ordinary meeting of Messrs. A.S. Watson Co., Ltd., was held in the Jacobean Room of the Hong Kong Hotel yesterday morning, those present being Mr. D. E. Clark (Chairman);' Mr. J. A. Tarrant (Becretary); Messrs, J. Scott Harston, S. T. Wil- lamson (Directors) and the following shareholders:-Messrs. J. D. Humphreys, Peter Wong, William Paterson, W. C. Lee, F. S. Stapleton, Wong Kin Tsoi.
CHAIRMAN'S SPEECH Addressing the meeting chairman said
the
"Gentlemen,-In my speech from the chair last year, after reviewing the unsatisfactory result then shown, I ventured to express the hope of brighter prospects for the ensuing year. The result of the year's working shows an improve- ment over the two previous years, although the net profit shown' is disappointing. In all departments an increased volume of business has been done. but the net profit
what the ship should do in such is not commensurate with the in- a case was to refuse to take increased turnover. Also, profits were more cargo if the time was near.
FLOWER SALE RESULT
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The angunt actually collected in the street sale of flowers on behalf of the Society for. the Protection of Children on Saturday was $2,886.09. After "dolucting bad coins, the net sum obtained was $2,637.99
Net proceeds totalling $1441.03 were obtained by the sains Society from the charity ball held at the Peninsula Hotel recently,
and
affected, to some extent by the rapid fall in sterling exchange. Raw materials and manufacturing stocks cost much more in local cur Tedicy, and it was not considered advisable to "Increase prices pro- portionately immediately. How- ever, during the current year prices have been revised and adjusted to the increased costs.
"Considerable fluctuations in cur- rency were experienced at the Company's Canton branch. During the busy summer season exchange averaged at the extremely low rates of from $165 to $195 per $100 HK. and considerable loss resulted dur- ing that period in remitting funds from Canton to Hong Kong. But for these factors the results would have been more satisfactory.
SENSATION.
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fully drawn up in concise plain language (in both Chinese and English), stating the in- dividual responsibility of each Ro- tarian to his particular profession, trade, or occupation, to see that his actions in his particular craft or vocation, are such as conformalble without detriment to the busi-1. to Rotary standards.
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CONSIDERABLE ECONOMIES "I pointed out last year that very considerable economies had been effected: these economies have been maintained, and where pos-!!
ness, further increased. By con- "And that this paper (or book-tinued intensive work and dis- let) be prepared under the direc- creetly pursuing opportunities, al- tion of the District Governor and though push and propaganda have circulated to every Rotarian in the meant extra expenditure, I hope 81st. District."
that the present improved turnover will be maintained and increased; and in view of the more or less stablized dollar in Hong Kong and the better outlook as regards Chi- nese currency, increased profits may be realleed.
The Conference adopted the re- commendations.
It was resolved that for the ex- tension of Rotary in China, es- pecially in the interior, Club litera- ture be published in Chinese as much as possible.
Dr. Fong Sec was unanimously re-elected District Governor.
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Li Man and Cheung Shu-tan, were sentenced to three months" imprisonment each by Mr. Himsworth at the Kowloon Magis- tracy yesterday when they appear- ed on a' charge of demanding
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OVERDRAFT DECREASED "Turning to the Accounts-Bank overdraft at October 31, 1936 shows a decrease of about $29,000. should be considered satisfactory, inasmuch as this account is neces- sarily largely affected by sterling exchange. Sundry Debtors shows
$80,000, mostly due to increased of approximately
turnover.
It was decided at a business session in the afternoon between Dr. Fong and officers of the Club, The chief ones included:-Boys that the next year's conference Camps, to incalcate the spirit of will be held in Hanchoy. The an increase service into underprivileged youthis. meeting also chose Hankow as an To Sponsor camps for such in-alternative for the veriue of the stitutions as Y.M.C.A. and schools: next Rotary meet. To help hospitals wards; To give scholarships; Home for abandoned In addition to passing a resolu- children, and to seek out families tion, giving Dr. C. T. Wang a form to adopt them: Medical work in al vote of thanks for his services rural districts, such as anti-opium in Rotary work in the 21st. Dis-clinics, child-welfare work; Homes
The former District. Governor, Dr. C. T. Wang gave a spirited talk on the aims of Rotary. Dr. Wang predicted 2.000 clubs in 20 to 30 districts In China in the future."
leprosy.
Building fund to provide
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trict, the Conference delegates also for blind children; Free clinic for started a spontaneous movement for funds and contributed 'appro- ximately $300 for the purchase of an appropriate gift of remera- brance to Dr. Wang,
Dr. Fong Bec later gave a report on the work done since he took over the office of Governor from Dr. C. T. Wang upon the latter's resignation, which was occasioned by his appointment as China's Ambassador to the United States. During Dr. Fong Bec's terra of office, the number of Rotary Clubs
school for poor Russian children.
The following items were brought out as possible projects for any Club to consider:--
Clinic for blind children, Equipment for tuberculosis sant- tarium in Central China;"
Education of the public. with moving picture films for the use of stamps to rouse popular senti- ment against spitting:
More effct should be given to
in China has practically doubled boys' work, such as evening schools
itself.
THE BUSINESS Getting down to business, the morning's work centered around the important issue whether or not the present District, including China, Hong Kong and the Philip- pines, should be divided into four districta: that is, North China, South China, Central China and the Philippines.
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The proposal was sponsored by the former District Governor, Dr.
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Sub-Inspector Cunningham said that both defendants were ex- Urban Council cooles and were
neighbours of the profession. known to "complainant and
On January 17 they went to complainant who was living in an unnumbered hut and demanded that she and her neighbours, who were also occupants of unnumber- ed huts, and demanded that they
report and statement of accounts stating the reason that the inspec- "I now formally propose that the should each give them 10 cents,
as presented be adopted and that tor would come to inspect "their the balance at profit and loss a aclocality very soon and they would count viz., $112.204.29. be appro- be in trouble if their places were priated as follows:
"In view of the better outlook At the closing ceremony of the generally your Driectors, feel justi- conference, Blahop Logan H. Roots,fied in declaring a small dividend of American Church Mission in and I trust this meets with your Hankow, was the guest speaker, approval. who, in the course of an address, made a strong plea for peace and international understanding.
WORLD GOODWILL
The cumax 01 the social en gagements was the dinner given by Dr. Wang Chung-hui at the International' Club in the evening. The Foreign Minister made a very, inspiring address. "After deploring the lack of a better and more ericacious union of men among different nations and different races that would really contribute to the advancement of interna tional understanding and world goodwill, the Minister expressed his belief that Rotary, by devotion to others and putting service above self, will eventually unite men, na tions, and races, into a solid and Family welfare society-the re- unbreakable whole which will be habilitation of poor families in stronger and more durable than dificult conditions;
any organization yet attempted by The organization of mass ath- mankind. letics;
Tò these fine sentiments i The furthering of public interest should be unnecessary to add;, but in music such as mass singing.
I want to say that I was very much Be it resolved, that all clubs in Impressed by the Rotary spirit at the 81st Rotary District unite in the Conference. As Dr. C. F. Wang a single objective by concentrat said: "You take care of me and
I will take care of you, and to gether we will take care of the community. That is Rotary."
and recreation grounds and educa- tional entertainments for under- privileged children;
C. T. Wang, who bas had experi- effort on propaganda for pre- ence of the difficulty of the Dis-vention of such diseases as tuber trict Governor visiting all clubs culosis, cancer, etc.
The
and administering the affairs of the district satisfactorily. district is unwieldy,
After debate, Dr. Wang's pro- posal was adopted.
The geographical limits of the four districts are to be fixed ac- cording to the convenience of transport
It was also decided that a Re- gional Conference of the China distrints be held at least once in
two years.
VOCATIONAL SERVICE
I was flattered also to hear this:
After a full discussion of Voca "Your Club in Hong Kong is 100 tional service problems in many per cent anancially sound and aspects, the following Resolution I socially impeccable,”
Pay a dividerid of 25 cents per share ab- sorbing... Carry forward
not clean,
Giving the same reason the twa defendant demanded" a further' $37,500.00 sum of 50 cents on March 31,
74,784.29 A special watch was kept by the police when they came to know of $112,264.29 | their fraud, and arrested them in their further attempt.
This was seconded by Mr. J. A. Tarrant and carried unanimously.
Mr. J. Scott Harston, Bir Shou- son Chow and Mr. 8. T. Willainsón
S.P.C. BALL
Society for the Protection of Children
The Women's Auxiliary of the. Tregrets that the names of the follow-
were re-elected directors, while Mr. C. Bernard Brown and Mr. S. Butlin were re-elected auditors.
CHOLERA IN SIAM
Not Likely To Spread
To Hong Kong.
ing artistes who contributed to th cabaret programme at the recent charity hall at the Peninsula Hotel were inadvertently omitted in the expression of thanks and appreciation: Nelly Field, Audrey Steele, Noreen Cooper, Jack Barnet, Willy Forsyth
who and Peter Merton,
Mesare. Manhattan Berenade poured in Tweed, White and Smith · {variety item) Gloria Yes and Norab Kew
ties, cholera, which is at present
(tap dance); and Mr. R. A. Edwards According to local medical authori-Xylophone selections)." reging in Siam, is not likely to
apread to Hong Kong,
The danger of airborne disease in Burd the strictest muht admitted,
The R.MA. Delphinus arrived the disease being from Biam af Hongkong afther by air penaby with 27841 kilos of mail ght yesterday at 11.55% am. # from
DELPHINUS HERE
or see transport throm cholera and 9.907 kilos of freight. She car
There were 293 deaths
was passed, and the Chairman of Unfortunately, the speaker add-in Eiam & fortnight ago out of a total ried no passengers on this trip.**** this Group was asked to presented: "But it is not a Rotary Club of 440 cases registered in one week, ............**
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the resolution to the Conference:
"That it is the opinion of this
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meeting, that the subject of Voca- The meeting next week, will be fional service has been, and is be- Ladies' Day when the speaker will ing neglected. And that this Con- be Mr. M. J. B. Montargis, and his ference authorises the preparation subject, "The Land of the Betting of a paper or booklet, to be care-Sun, Morocco,
The figures for the city of Bangkok
deaths and 125 secs, proch
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Kong been from, cholec 1932 when there were A concert in aid of the Talpo 156 death in 241 lving case Rural Orphanage will be held in death rate of 5473 per cent. #27" St. Stephen's Girls' College on
The disease, which is usually due to infected water supply, takes at the Saturday at 8 pm. The prices of longest five days to develop.
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