HONG KONG CLIPPER'S
EPOCH MAKING FLIGHT
(Continued from Page 1)
OFFICIAL WELCOME In extending a welcome to Capt. La Porte and members of the crew, His Excellency the Officer Admiris. tering the Government, Mr. N. L Smith, said:-
not be here to-day. I refer to 8ir Andrew Caldecott. I am sure you will agree with me that we would' have liked to see him here on this historic occasion.
"Now, ladies and gentlemen, 'on behalf of China I take this oppor
Captain La Porte: In the name of the British Colony of Hongtunity of wishing the crew of the Kong I offer you and your crew our warmest welcome and our con, gratulations on the successful com pletion of this historie fight.
"To-day we celebrate the fihat welding of perhaps the most im portant link in the chain of world communication. Between them the Pan-American Airways and the Imperia Airways serve a total dis- tance of about 22,000 miles and it is very appropriate that, by an- other miracle of modern science. It has been made possible for today's proceedings to be directly audible throughout the United States of America as well as in Australia and other nearer places.
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Cipper God-speed and a successful Journey, and I hope they will coa- tinue to contribute their share to International friendship among all nations."
Mr. H. M. Blxly, vice-president for China, of the Pan American Airways, said:
"The Union Jack is not a strange flag to Pan American pilots. For several years our Company has had the privilege of serving out ports) of your vast Empire the Bahamas. Jamaica. British Honduras, British Gulana, the Windward Islands, and how Hong Kong.
"It is significant, however, that today at this magnificent alr-port, in this most beautiful of all har- hours, you have witnessed the first direct connection between planes of Pan American and the services your great Imperial Airways. Soon these Companies will jointly oper- | ate across the North Atlantic and It will be possible for you to fly around the world without an in- terpreter-that is, if you can understand "American." (laughter),
"One is sometimes tempted to wonder whether the speeding up of 11e eritalled in what we call the progress of civilization has in fact added anything to man's hap piness: but one thing is certain. that any lessening of the physical gap that divides cation from" na- tion, whether by flying or by wire- less. Is the surest means of reducing those national misunderstandings which in the past have too often SPIRIT OF CO-OPERATION led to animosities and even to wars.
"Your Exellency-may we take "Hong Kong in only a thy place this opportunity to express our but our magnificent harbour has very sincere thanks for the friend- been on the map for quite a longly and whole-hearted co-operation time. I wonder how many of my which the Colony has extended so more distant listeners realise that our annual ocean-going tonnage Agure is only a little behind that of New York and Liverp ol·
THANKS AND CONGRA TULATIONS
cordially. To you, Mr. Wynne-
Jones, and the Post Office oficials.
the Director of Air Services and his hard-working. efficient staf-we
are deeply grateful. We regret
that, ir Andrew Caldecott cannot "Arid, now it is our hope that
be here to welcome the inaugura Hong Kong will be equally on the tion of this service, which, with air map, with London in one direc-you he so greatly fostered and en- tion only nine days away and with (couraged. New York in the other direction "Surrounded here by our English only six and a half days away. and Chinese friends. It seems to For this happy situation we have day that we can forget the words largely to thank the organizing of your immortal Kipling-"East genius of Mr. Bixby and the stat is East, and West is West of the Pan-American Airways, and
Never the twain shall meet." the skill and courage of you. Cap. May we "not rather hope that tain La Porte, and your
this event will hasten the day Again I offer you our welcome and when men will accept and be our congratulations and I trust governed by the simple truth ex- that the new service will prove to pressed by that older and wiser be not only commercially successfui but also yet another bond of Anglo- Four Seas all men are brothers?" philosopher. Confucius-"In the Americar goodwill" (Applause).
(Applause).
CAPTAIN'S THANKS
crew.
CHRISTENING CEREMONY At the conclusion, of His Excel-
Members of the official party Cency's address of welcome Capt.
were taken out to the Clipper in La Porte said: "Ladies and gentle- the motor vessel Lila after the men, we consider it a great honour speeches of welcome. to witness the and a pleasure to come to. Hong christening of the plane,» Kong and close this final gap that. The ceremony was performed by is going to give us in the future Miss Judith Smith, daughter of His round-the-world transportation. We Excellency the Officer Administer- hope also that it will bind theng the Government, who raised the friends we have here already and Alon Jack to the fore flagstaff of secure any new friends we shall,
the Clipper amidst cheers from the make.
assemblage. The Clipper was drap- ed with the flags, of the United States; China and Great Britain.
Champagne was served in hangar after the ceremony.
"Our trip to-day was uneventful. It completed our fight number 103 from San Francisco across the Pacific to the Orient. We hope to do as well. the future. Members of the flight crew feel that it is part of ar organisation and a system. and that the boys on the ground have contributed largely to the major portion of any success! which we have attained. I thank you very much."
J SPEAKS FOR CHINA
Mr. Chu Chang-sing, Director General of Posts of the Chinese Government, then spoke as follows: "As a representative of the Chin- ese Postal Administration it gives me much pleasure indeed to be here to-day, on the occasion of the arrival of the Hong Kong Clipper
the
The U. 3. Post Office Issued spé-
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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, APRIL 29, 1937.
D. O. G. A.
Appeal For More Members
ANNUAL MEETING
The annual meeting of
the Diocesan Old Giris' Association was held at Messrs. Lo and Lo's offices, Alexandra Bulldicg. yesterday afternoon.
Addressing the meeting, Mrs. E. C. Fincher (President) said, in
part:-
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ASSAULT CASE
Defendants Convicted And Bound Over
D. James and A. G. Wijesekera were summoned before Mr. K. M. A. Barnett at the Kowloon Magis- tracy yestęday for having assaulted complainant H. M. Alawon, resid- ing at No. 48. Haiphong Road,
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Alawdin said that he was a rep- tile skin, hawker, and the trouble started on March 30 when he and defendants who were jewellers, were selling goods aboard There is slight error in the S. S. Reliance. It was alleged printed statement
that first defendant's accounts.
father, was. ́belleved The figure of $2073 on both sides who of the account, as representing the unlicenced hawker, came to com- value of the $2,000 Hong Kong plainant and asked him to tell Government Loan at cost should be the police officer who was search- $2073.30, making the amounting for hawker's licences, that he brought forward therefore to be had a licence. When the sergeant $308113 Instead of $3080.83; the came to complainant to inquire balance In hand to be $3207.06 whether all the goods were his, instead of $3306.76; and the sum
complainant replied in the negative. total $3299.85 instead of $3299.35.
The officer then said that he would summon James for selling goods
year's
It is gratifying that, in spite of the decrease in membership, and the decrease of $76.76 in the re- celpts as compared with last year. there is a surplus in the working of $125.93, representing an increase of $33.46 over last year's surplus. The decrease in receipts in attributed mainly to subscrip. tions, the amount collected during the year being $54 as against the sum of $126 last year. To offset this there is a profit of 350.60 on sale of magazines, as against a loss of $44,50 for the previous year. The credit balance would have been more. If unpaid subscriptions" amounting to the sum of $33 were included in the account as amount receivable.
The membership roll now stands at the Agure of 85, as against 89 4. Fifty-four are Life Members, luat year, showing a decrease of
leaving only 31 from whom annual subscriptions are receivable,
without a licence.
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Later in the day James and second defendant visited complain- ant and demanded the reason why he had ignored his request. Before leaving James warned complain- ant. The next day both defendants went to his shop and were alleged to have assulted him. Mr. Samed came on the scene and separated them." Complainant received me- dical treatment, and defendants had agreed to pay the doctor's bills; but they refused to pay when the bills were presented.
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A COMMOTION In the Witness box Mohammed Raya Abdul Samed said that he heard a commotion outside his shop and he went out and saw com plainant on the ground and both parated them. Later second defen- defendants were kicking him. He se-
dant returned with a pen-knife and said that he was "now ready for
In spite of the resolution passed the Aght." last year that school be invited to become mem-courage the fight, and stated that all girls leaving Witness said that he did not en-
bers free of subscription for one he was not with complainant be- year, no one has avalled herself rare the trouble' started, of this offer. This state of affairs is to be deplored. and I hope that there will be a ready this coming year.
The
response
stated as he and first defendant First defendant, in evidence.
were on their way back to work they met complainant who alleg- Memorial Fund shows a ed that witness was a cheque for- balance in hand of $157.47. "This ger. Complainant rushed at second represents an increase of $58.99 defendant and punched him in the over last year's balance, being as stomach. to $54.50
Witness only acted as proceeds from Jumble peace-maker. donation and $2.49 bank interest. related the circumstances regard- Sale held Ед November, $2.00 In evidence second defendant No payment out of this accounting complainant calling him a has been made during the year. I cheque forger. appeal for further donations to this Fund.
OFFICERS ELECTED The election of officers resulted as follows:-
President-Mrs. E. C. Fincher;
After bearing the evidence his Worship registered 1 conviction against the defendants who were both bound over, and ordered to pay $10 amends to the complainant.
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IN COLONY
Ministering League Annual Meeting
Mrs. T. H. King, President of the Ministering League, was in the
cial 20 and 25 cent commemorative National Airways Corporation and chair at the annual general meet- stamps for the night. Thousands many others. of these were used on mail deliver- ed to Hong Kong addresses yester- day.
Completion of the last remaining link in the round-the-world service means that American airlines now control 42,000 miles of the world's total of 120,000 miles.
THOSE PRESENT Those present at the reception were, His Excellency the Officer. Administering the
Mr. N. L. Smith. Mrs. Smith and
"THE CREW
The crew were introduced to His Excellency the O.A.G.:
were.
ing held at the Helena May In- stitute, yesterday morning.
In the course of her speech, They Mrs. King said that the League has reason to be gratified by the gener- ous response of the kind publié to Its appeals and that, or the whole.. the year 1936 has been successful. The meeting was opened by Mrs. E. C. Norris (Hon. Secretary) who read the minutes of the last meet- Ing.
Captain La Porte, Captain Sellars, Captain Nixon, Chief Officer Frank Briggs, Third Officer V. Wright, Fourth Officer J. W. Stickrod, Fifth Officer McCarthy. Government, Mr. Kennedy, Trac Representa-
In moving the adoption of the re- Miss Judith Smith, His Excellency a passenger aboard the plane. 1936, Mrs. King said:
tive of Pan-American Airways, was port and balance sheet for the year
the General Officer Commanding, Messrs. Wright, Briggs and Stick- I think that on the whole, the Major-General A.W. Bartholomew rod were members of the crew year 1936' may be considered "to" and Mrs Bartholomew, Lady Mac-
have been successful, and the Gregor, Rear-Admiral C.. Seds-
league has reason to be gratified by Wick and Mrs. Sedgwick, Squadron
the generous response of the kind Leader WAK. Dalzell and Mrs.
public to Ita Appeals. "That over Dalzell, the Hon. Mr. R.A.C. and
THE SCHEDULE
$9,000 has been raised while the de- Mrs. North; Mr. and Mrs. H..
The schedule followed by the pression was still being keenly felt Donovan, the Hon. Comdr. J.B, and Hong Kong Clipper was as fol- should encourage us to go on with Mrs., Newill, Mr. M.W. Ling, secre- | lows:-
greater enthusiasm. Wednesday, April 21: left Ban
which, under Captain Musick, took the Clipper to New Zealand earlier this month.
from the United States. It is the first direct air mail between China and America via Hong Kong, cross- Ing the vast Pacific Ocean, and it represents an historic event which we would not have thought posar- ble even in this century of progress. It marks a stage in the history of aviation and a great achievement for the Pan-American Airways, which will link the British Empiretary to the Mayor of Canton, Mr. and America more closely together, Chong Sing-chu. Deputy Director- Francisco;
General of Fosts, Nanking. Col. Tan Bo-bheo, Sir Henry Pollock the Hon. Dr. A.E. and Mrs. Wellington, Mr. and Mrs. W.J. Carrie, Mr E.L.
and will also be a link of goodwill and the further promotion of in- ternational friendship.
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REGISTRY WEDDING
*The wedding took place at The Registry. Supreme Court, yesterday of Mr. Chan E. Stu, son of Mr. and Mrs. Chan Mo-ching and Miss. Lee Tjal-soong, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Yau-lap. Mr. John whyatt officiated and the witnesses were the fathers of the bride and bridegroom respectively.
more than grateful to anyone who will volunteer and help us.
Mrs. King theri proposed the adoption of the report and balance sheet and this was seconded by Mrs. AW. Bartholomew, who is one of the League's Honorary Vice-Presi dents, and carried.
EXÉCUTIVE COMMITTEE Proposed and read, by Mrs. D. Kelvin-Stark (Hon. Treasurer), seconded by Mrs. R, M. Henderson; the following is the list of the Executive Committee for 1937-38- Lady MacGregor and Mrs. A. W Bartholomew (Hon. Vice Presi denta) Mrs. T. King (President); As you know years ago we used Mrs. Crapnell (Vice-President), Mrs. to send home money to Charities in Kelvin-8tark (Hon. Treasurer); Thursday, arrived Honolulu, Ha- Great Britain-how, however, we Mrs. E. C. Norris (Gen. Hon. Secre wall;
only send away money to support tary). Branch Representatives Friday,' left Honolulu
our two Hong Kong cats at the Mrs. Clark (Bellios Public School), Meath Home at Ottershaw, and Mrs." Cheung" (Heep Yunn School that brings me to a point which I | Mrs Lakeman (Kowicon};9&Mrs Philip-feel strongly about. At one of the Ford (Kowloon Dock), Mrs. Wright
Monday, arrived Guam Island; Tuesday, left Guam;
Tuesday, arrived Manila,
pines;
Wednesday, left Manila; Wednesday, arrived Macao; Wednesday, arrived Hong Kong. The eastbound flight is due to leave Hong Kong: this morning:
A charming ceremony took place
"At the time I was in Bhanghai Wynne-Jones, Mr. and Mrs. E, Cock, the large amount of air mall ex-the Hon. Mr. C.G. Alabaster and pected for this first fight showed Mrs. Alabaster, MB.E., Wing. the interest of the residents of Comdr. A.G. Bishop, Mr. and Mrs.
flag days recently, someone gave (Military), Mrs. R. A.D. Forrest one of my daughters $1. saying-(Peak), Mrs. T. King (Police), Mrs. Shanghal as well as other capitals. A... Shields, Lt. Col. H. L. Murrow,
T give to this Charity--but not Shaw (Prison Department), Mrs. And I hope that this air service to DB.O., Major and Mrs. Duclos, the
to the M as they send their Sedgwick (Royal Navy. Dock Yard China will produce even closer re- Hon. Mr. T. N. Chẩu, Mr. and Mrs.
money away. the unfortunately and Harbour), Dr. K Woost lationship with the whole world W. Kay, Mr. Ho Kom-tong, Sir WII- and that the air service will not Ham Hornell, Mr. RR. Todd. Dr.
did not hastily tell him that he was Paul's Girls College), Miss Atkins all wrong; that out of the $9.000 west. Stephien's Girls' College), Kirs only promote communication but and Mrs. Arthur Woo, Col. RM.at Kai. Tak Air Port yesterday collected we only sent $970 to Eng-Richardson (Victoria) and MS also contribute to the friendship Rodwell, Mr. and Mrs Eu Tong-sen, afternoon when Capt. La Porte, of land, and that to support as I said, Bawyer Diocesan Hirls' Schoo and goodwill of the whole world. M. G.GN. Tinson, Mr. and Mra, the Hong Kong Clipper" presented the two Hong Kong cots at Otter-At the conclusion of the meeting,
"It is a matter for regret, if I may TA Mutcher, the Hon Mr. J.Ja watch which he brought from show S say so, that a very good friend at Paterson, M. Leurquin, Mr. F.A. America, to the Chief Pilot of Im-We hope to again have at least. of thanks to Mrs. King, for all the Mrs. Kelvin-Stark proposed a yote China who was to a great extent Nixon, Director of Post, Canton; perial Airways, as a token of good two Children's Clubs during the work she has done for the League, Tesponsible for this function, could | Mr. P.H. Tye, manager of the China wishes.
summer holidays, and I shall be and was enthusiastically adopted.
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