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PUBLIC
RECEPTION
to..
His Excellency Sir Geoffry Northcote, K.C.M.G.
A Public Reception will be held in the KING'S THEATRE.
on
Thursday, the 28th October, 1937 at 11.50 a.m.
when an Address of Welcome will be presented to His Excellency Sir Geoffry Northcote, K.C.M.G.,
Con behalf of
The Community of Hong Kong.
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An invitation is hereby extended to all members of the public to attend this reception.
The whole of the Dress Circle will be available for the accommodation of members of the public who have not received special invitations,
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS.
ADVERTISEMENTS
CHINA LIGHT AND POWER COMPANY: LIMITED.
NOTICE.
THE NINETEENTH OR. DINARY YEARLY MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS will be held at the Head Office of the Company, St. George's Building, Chater Road, Victoria, Hong Kong, on Monday, 20th Decem ber, 1937, at 12 o'clock (Noon), for the purpose of receiving a Statement of Accounts and the Report of the Directors for, the Onancial year ended 30th Septem. ber, 1937, and electing Directors sad Auditors.
The Transter Books of the Company will be closed "from Friday, 26th November, 1937, to Monday, 20th December, 1937. both days inclusive.
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By Order of the Board of Directors,
NOEL BRAGA,
Secretary,
Hong Kong, 26th Oct., 1937.
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THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB.
Road.
"Entries close at 12 o'clock NOON on Thursday, 28th Octo ber, 1937,
By Order,
C. B. BROWN,
'Secretary.
5688
R.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
PARTICULARS AND CON DITIONS of the Sale by Public Auction to be held on Monday, the 1st day of November, 1937,
Editorial and
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1937.
Business Office!
15-19, Queen's Road Central, Tel. 30261.
Night Editor (Wanchal Office):
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military party in Japan carried out what they were pleased to cloak in that magic word “coup." They effected a coup with a vengeance. The murdering of a few of the more respected mem- bers of the then Cabinet was just by the way. Those fiery junior officers as they strutted about like pieces of puffer pastry cared not a rap for discipline or even
eutamon decency. In 0 word, they revolted. The seeds they were allowed to sow then are being reaped in a very bitter harvest by the entire Japanese vation at the present time, and the masses of that nation havi sarely not forgotten the example set by their berters on thus particularly eventful and gorg
The Baily Presser
友之國中
HONG KONG, Ocronze 28, 1837, "
JAPAN
LACKS DISCIPLINE."
occasion.
Without discipline nothing great can ever be achieved or maintained. Little is said about
It must be extremely lumi- linting for the Japanese to have this aspect of Japanese, conduct. to make '80 many grovelling but to us it is crystal clear that, apologies and offer so many when it comes to the real thing, paltry excuses for the acts of criminal idiocy perpetrated by certainly lacking in sound dis- the fighting forces of Japan are junior oficers. The murdering cipline. We have heard rum- of the British soldier in Shanghaiblings of recent date of differences a few days ago. was the most
between the military and the recent exemplification of that naval authorities.
discipline deplorable lack which is so detrimental to the
prestige of a nation.
It is more than probable that within those services there are
diferences of opinions between juniors and seniors."
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If is a pleasant prospect-
PROMOTION IN THE
ARMY
Hugo and Jacqueline who will be appearing at the Gloucester,
Hotel shortly.
GUESTS' NAMES ST. JOHN'S
NOT NOTIFIED
Hotel Manager Cautioned
i. Seki, manager of the Chitose
UNIVERSITY
Alumni Association Reunion
"
St. The
John's University Alumni Association held a reuniori dinner at the Sincere's Roof Gar- the Hong
kwan Hotel, was cautioned by Mr.
den last night when the A. D. Forrest at the Central
Magistracy yesterday when he ap- Kong and Shanghal Branches met
peared on a summons for failing to submit д complete list of guests residing in the Hotel un September 7.
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BANISHEE AND BURGLAR Returned banishee and burglar,
We realise that we are lying ourself open to misinterpretation by writing in this vein. Let ns for China. make our premise perfectly clear. We claim that Japan larks dis- cipline in her services, and that is a very heartening sigh at the present time when, after years of the most painstaking propa- The appointinent of Lord Gort Draft Programmes and Entry ganda, the Japanese had made as Military Secretary to Forms for the Teath Extra the world generally believe that Secretary of State for War de Race Meeting to be held on her services were, in all essen- serves a warm welcome as an- Saturday, 6th November, 1937 tints, deciplined to a degree of other indication of the progressive (weather permitting), may be thoroughness that would enable policy initiated by Mr. Hore-
Mr. A. P. S. Major, Assistant obtained at the Secretary's Office, her fighting forcés to sweep Belisha. This fresh step will be
Buperintendent of Police, stated Exchange Building: the Club everything before them in the taken 11
of his that following earnest an
ab arrangement House, Happy Valley: the Hong event of a major encounter. intention to carry out reforms in between the Japanese Consul and Kong Club; the Sports Club: Our contention is that on the spheres wider than that of re- the Inspector General of Police and the Stables, Shan Kwong plain-facts at our disposal, facts|cruiting-the immediate problem Japanese residing below a tertain level. were concentrated which have been streamer which confronted him. It would
in various points for their own headlined in the Press of the seem that while seeking to draw
safety. One of these points was the would, that Japan has very clear men into the ranks he is no less the Chitosekwan Hotel, but ly demonstrated that discipline concerned to assure them of arrangement did not absolve the of the really solid, sort is sadly young and progressively minded hotel-keeper from notifying the lacking.
leadership that will enhance the police of the number and names
of guests,
Seki bowed his thanks for, the For war them are rules, and appeal of service in the Army
and promised not it is well-known that even in the and the Army's value to the caution'
In this process of re-offend again. very white-heat of frantic conflict nation. it is the duty of those in au
vitalization much naturally de- thority, no matter how brief or pends on the choice of the officer bow junior that authority may who, as Military Secretary, acts BANISHEE. RETURNS be, to observe the recognised as the War Minister's personal
Sent away from the Colony for rules of combat. The Japanese adviser on the promotion and
Thee in March, 1934, Chan Kau, 54, have manifested a disregard for appointment of officers.
was arrested in the Central Dis those well-known and inter- choice, as such, of the inspiring
trict on Tuesday. nationally recognised miles in a and vigorous Commandant of
He was sentenced to one year's manner which has brought dis- the Staff College, who hiruself hard labour by Mr. R. Edwards at grice to their nation and humi- became a Major-General last year the Central Magistracy yesterday. liation upon their services. Thus at the relatively early age of far they have been obliged to forty-nine, evidently foreshadows at 3 p.m., at the Offices of the make three apologies and ex-a determined effort to quicken Chan Fuk, 37, unemployed, was Public Works Department, by Orplanations to Britain. the last the advancement of promising sent to prison for a year with hard being of most ahject younger officers, to cure the star-labour by Mr. R. A. D. Forrest at
the Central Magistracy yesterday. der of His Excellency the Gov. one ADVERTISEMENTS. ADVERTISEMENTS. ernor of one Lot of Crown Land character. But it goes with nation which too often breeds
at Mount Kellett Road in the further and deeper than those staleness by the time such men was found in the ground floor of gain their opportunity, and to a house in Fleming Road en Colony of Hong Kong for a term three notorious instances. SAILORS & SOLDIERS of 75 years, with the option al
Those of us who have had the bring new life into the military Tuesday, having obtained entry by dow. He had been sent away for CAMERA CLUB. · renewal at a Crown Rent to be experience of meeting the re-system by, an infusion of fresh breaking in through a back win-
of Japan when blood..
life in August, 1934. fixed by the Surveyor of Hir presentatives
It is only just to recognize how The Annual General Meeting Majesty the King, for one further they have been engaged on their
multifarious of the above Club will be held term of 75 years.
special service much has been done in the last at the Sailors and Soldiers Home,
tours of "goodwill" few years towards the improve- | Intending bidders are advised squadron
ed to all. notably in the Pacific zone, have situation, hat that belated effort
The Army to-day must be in been somewhat puzzled at what has only served to emphasize was apparently the non-chalance that more far-reaching measures state of complete readiness, in its of the juniors for the power and are urgently needed. These de- leadership as well as in its equip personality of the seniors. We pend essentially on a Secretary ment. For this a much wider have, for instance, been informed of State who can not only supply power of selection is needed than a new impetus within the system in quiet times. Under present on the very best authority of a
the cooperation of regulations it will often entail prime instance of this disregard but secure for discipline which took place those outside whose help is re- hardships. More generous treat. when the Japanese naval unit quisite in removing the financial ment of those who may have to to reform. In the suffer will ease the process; it arrived at Britain for the Carnnu- obstacles PARTICULARS OF THE LO1 tion. In a word, the Adinia! Army of the present all officers will be a just recognition of the was kept waiting-waiting, mind who hold key posts must be a services they have rendered and compensation for the You-one and a half hours for tive enough to stand the much a just his launch to take him ashore increased strain of modern war sacrifice they are called on to because a couple of young officers fare, must be progressive enough make. The public, which has had taken it for a joy-ride. to devise the great changes of approved the "outlay of several Only a particularly clastic method which are called for by hundred million pounds to renew imagination could even remotely the revolution now taking place the equipment of the Army, will conceive of such an incident in the Army's equipment, and see, and readily support, happening in the British Navy, should so far as possible have the wisdom of a free choice in the and if it did.... ..Only asterisks experience of mechanized opera- appointment of leaders. It will could provide the sequel.
tions on which to build the new not grudge the trifling sum need
that the ed to carry this out in a just and Insubordination breeds insul methods for, now ordination, and that way leads whole Army has undergone such fitting manner, especially if it to chaos. It will be remembered a rapid metamorphosis to a me proves to be part of a strong ad that it was not so very long agochanized basis, that experience, ministrative policy af along the that the younger officers of the hitherto confined to a amall part line..
HONG KONG CRICKET CLUB.
NOTICE is hereby given that
the following Debentures were
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Inspector Baker said defendant
drawn at the Pavilion on Monday, 22, Hennessy Road, at 8 p.m. that immediately after the dis in various parts of the world, ment of what was a deplorable juf it, has now to be communicat-
the 25th day of October, 1937 :--
Nos. Nos, Nos. Nos. Nos. Nos."
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3 122 186 321 446.602
5 132 201 340 518 608
1937.
4.
on Thursday next, 28th October, posal of the lot the purchaser (if not the applicant), will The Programme of the Club be required to deposit with an for the Winter Season will be authorised officer who will be discussed apd the Committee present at the sale, the sam af extends a cordial invitation to two hundred dollars, $200.00 in local civilian, and "Service"
cash. This sum will be refurd. Amateur Photographers to attended on payment of the purchase
the meeting.
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159 219 342 523 670 23 179 227 348 537 716 67 .188 287 388 555 527 Holders of drawn Debentures who desire to be paid on the 29th October, 1937, are requested to inform the Treasurers, Messrs. Percy Smith, Seth & Fleming. | CARGO FOR SHANGHAI on or before Thursday; the 28th October, 1937.
AND NOTICE is hereby given that Debentures numbered 15
above which are not caɛbed on
Arrangements have been made
to berth our steamers alongside the Kin Lee Yuen
Wharf,
French Bund, Shanghai,
and
the 30th October, 1937, will be cargo will be accepted for dis paid on the 30th April, 1938, charge. Into Godowns at this
י.
price.
No. of Sale. Į
Rural Building
Lot No. 409.
Registry
No.
Locality,
Wharf.
after which date they will cease
to bear interest.
For freight and further culars please apply to:
JARDINE, MATHESON &
parik
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By Order of the Committee,
A. K. MACKENZIE,
Hon. Secretary..
Hong Kong, 26th Oct., 1937.
5696
CO., LTD.,
General Managers, Indo-China S.N. Co., Ltd.
5684
Mount Kallett Road.
Boundary.# Measure-
inenta.
ft. ft. Ft.
As per
sale plan.
Contents in
Square feet.
Annual
Bental
Upset Prical
About
18,100
· K6S (
5698
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the
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for the first time.
Mr. T. F. Tal local president. gave a short speech of welcome and extended on behalf of the Hong Kong Branch. their persidi- ties to the guests.
Mr. David Au (Vice-President of the local Branch) said:--
"This is an unprecented occa- sion Because never in the history" of Hong Kong, and particularly in the history of the local Branch of the St John's University Alumni Association, has there been such a big gathering, of Johaneans. This fact is so because the Alumni Association is now no longer Shanghai Institution but a national Institution, as can be witnessed by those present to-night, who are southerners, and yet, I realize that the occasion is not exactly happy one because your presence In the war is indirectly due to North China.
"Some of you have been forced to seek refuge in Hong Kong be- cause your homes are destroyed and your business brought to a Others are actively standstill.. engaged in Governmental duties which necessitate your presence in South China.
"In Hong Kong, it will be our duty to take care of you and to give you such comforts as we can. I wish to assure you that you may feel free with us at any time for any services we can render.
SPIRIT OF SOLIDARITY "We are re-living again lo-night to the happy times we spent with- in the walls of our Alma Mater
The spirit of St. John's is once again by us--that spirit of all- darity, light and truth, which was instilled in us in our college days.. will stand by us in this period of national crisis."
Mr. Au then asked those present to stand and drink a silent toast. In commemoration of those who sacrificed their lives in fence of their country..
the de-
Mr. W. H. T. Wel (Chairman of
the Shanghai Branch) replied in similar vein speaking in Mandarin. He said he was greatly impressed by the good work of the local branch with regard to helping China to defend herself at the same time pledging. on behalf of the Shanghai Branch, their co- operation in this work, which was the real mission to Hong Kong, though they were wrongly calisă. "refugees."
In another police report. Lance- Corporal Parker, RE, Wellington Barracks, notifies the loss of clothing and jewellery valued at
$84 from his quarters.
Mr. H. M. Rogers, Chief Omcer of the ss. Kaitangata, which was destroyed in the spectacular are at sea about 150 miles from Hong Kong on Sunday, one Indian and were admitted to the Queen Mary Hospital yesterday for treatment to multiple abrasions and burns..
25 Chinese members of the crew.