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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1937.
Miss Ellen Ford who will, also appear at the Hong Kong Hotel Roof Garden on December 21 at a dinner dance sponsored by the Chinese Youth Medical Relief Asso-
Horticultural Society
(Continued from Page 1)}
"I cannot conclude without ex- pressing the deep apprcelation of the Committee and Society for the work done by Mr. "J. T. Bagram and Mr. Andrew Tse. The healthy state of the Society is very largely due to the efforts of these gentle- men. I now beg to propose the. adoption of the report and ac- count."
The motion was carried unant- mously.
The Committee were re-elected en bloc with the exceptions of Bir William Hornell and Mr. H. Green, both
the of whom have left
Their Colony
retirement.
C.
ciation. Miss Ford will entertain places were taken by Mrs. F.
1
with a dance.
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Great strides have been made in women's education in the past fifty years, and the progress registered" has been largely due to the zeal and ability of the women who have taken up teaching in its varicus forms as a professton.
Hall, retiring President. and Mrs. R. E. Hoare. The list of officers therefore now reads:-
Patrons. His Excellency SI Geoffry Northcote, His Excellency Admiral Sir Charles Little. His Excellency Major-General A. W. Bartholomew, His Honour Sir Atholl MacGregor, Commodore E. B. C. Dicken, R.N. and the Hon. Mr. N. L. Smith.
President.-Lady Northcote, Committee-Major G. M. Chur- cher. R.A. Lt.-Col. H B. L Dow- biggin Mrs. F. C. Hall, Mr. J. F. Orose, Dr. G. A. C. Herklots, Mr. Ho Kom-tong, OBE., Mrs. R. E If I were giving advice should Hoare. Mr. V. H. Janett, Mr. M. W. gay devoto yourselves whole-Lo. Mr. J. F. Robinson, Mr. G. G. heartedly to your general school N. Tinson, Mr. J. T. Bagram (Hon.
the same subjects
time but at
Secretary) and Mr. Andrew Tsa cultivate a special interest in one Hon. Treasurer). of them and make yourself mistress of it whether it be cookery, em- broidery, art, music or literature. These provide opportunities for creative work.. will relieve the tedium of life and counteract the evil effects of any disappointments you may meet with when you cave school.
Now I wish you all, teachers and scholars, a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Owing to pressure on space the Prize Lists will be published to-
morrow..
New Puppet Regime Set Up In Peiping
Repudiation Of Nanking
National Flag Replaced By Old Tri-Colour
Pelping. Dec. 14: The "Provi- sional Government of the Republic of China," to replace the Nanking Government, was inaugurated this morning by, proclamation.
Poping is renamed Peking as the capital, and the old tri-colour, national flag of the Republic re- places the Nanking Government's flag. The administration will in future extend its influence to the whole of North Chins and possibly the Yangtse area.
The new administration aims,
Arstly, to abolish one-party poll tics; secondly, absolute, resistance against communism; thirdly, pro- motion of friendly relations with neighbouring countries for fur- therance of East Asiatic doctrines, and fourthly, development of in- dustries.- Reuter.
PUPPET OFFICIALS
Shanghai, Detc. 13. Further particulara
now are available about the composition of the Provisional Government of the Chinese Republic" which will be set up in Peiping at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, December 14. It will comprise, two former Chinese pre- sidents, three former Prime Minis ters, five ex-Ministers of Finance and four Ministers in ordinary as well as other prominent Chinese statesinen..
The meeting concluded with a vote of thanks to Jardines for the use of their roc.
Amongst those present in addi- tion to members of the Committee were Mr. A. H Compton, the Hon. Mr. T H. King. Lady Pollock, Mr. S. H Ross, Mr. B. J. R Mitchell, Mrs. E. Cock, Mrs. Stapleton. Mr. F. C. Parts and Mr. M. P. Talati..
BRITISH LOAN TO "BELGIUM
Miss Violet Tse Law-lan who will entertain with a song and dance number at the Hong Kong Hotel Roof Garden on December 21 at an entertainment sponsored by the
Youth Medical Relief
Chinese
·
Association.
EUROPEAN
CONVICTED
Drove Car When Not In Fit Condition
At the resumed hearing before Mr. E. C. G. Barrett: the Fourth Magistrate, Singapore, on a charge against Mr. T. S. Carruthers, construction engineer, of having on the night of July 31 caused grievous hure to Mr. James Hamil-- ton, a wireless operator on board the m.v. Kistna, by driving his motor car in a rash manner along Robinson road, the evidence of the complainant given on oath was to the effect that the only intimation he had of the car coming from behind was the grinding of brakes which seemed to be right on top ❘ of him."
Medical evidence given by Dr. Xavier, of the General Hospital. was to the effect that the accus- ed, who was brought to him for examination following the acci- dent, smelt strongly of alcohol, was garrulous and very unsteady on his feet. He was also "very ex- cited and the pupils of his eyes were very widely dilated." Ia wit- ness's opinion the accused Was definitely under the influence of alcohol and that he was not in a At condition to drive.
was satisfied Stating that he that the accused was not in a t condition to drive his car at the The proceeds will be used main-
time of the accident. the Magis- ly. to repay certain Dutch credits
trate imposed a fine of $100 on the raised three years ago, but a substantial sum, it is understood,
accused in default three months and ordered his licence to be aus- Britain to meet will be retained trade debts and for other pur-pended for six months.
London, Dec. 14. Arrangements for the issue this week of a £500,000 loan to Bel- gium, bearing Interest at 4 per cent and repayable in 1960, were completed yesterday by a group of British bankers.
poses.
The fact that the Treasury has given its consent to the loan without restriction does not imply any change in the attitude adopt- ed during the past few years to- wards foreign lending in general, It is telt, however, that Belgium's excellent Anancial record, her ad- herence to the Tripartite Mone- tary Agreement and her tradi··
friendship tional
with Britain recently cemented by the visit of King Leopold, entitle her to special consideration.-
British Wireless Service.
Court Inspector A. H. Frew, who led the evidence for the "Crown, mentioned "an exactly similar offence" against the accused for which he was fined $70 in 1931 with three months' suspension of his driving licence.
WEATHER REPORT
ROYAL OBSERVATORY HONG KONG
10 a.m., Dec. 14. Barometer (at sea level), 30.09
ins.
Temperature, 67 F. Humidity, 84 per cent Wind Direction; North. Wind Force (Beaufort), 2. Temperature: maximum yester day. 87 F.
Temperature: night, 64 F.
minimum
FOREIGN MAILS
HONG KONG RADIO TELEGRAPH SERVICE.
ILT Telegrams conveying Christmas and New Year Greetings will be accepted by the Radio Office for transmission via Radio during the period from 14th December, 1937 to 6th January 1938, both dates in- clusive.
(n) The charge for telegrams to places in China will be based on ONE FOURTH of, the ordinary rate and to other places on ONE THIRD of the ordinary rate.
(h) The minimum charge for all places will be for 'ten words. Further particulars may be obtained on" application at the Radio
Office.
Air Mail Service to Shanghai is temps munly suspended. Ordinary air mail letters for Imperial Airways Direct Ber- vice to Europe etc., will, until further notice, be closed at Kow- loon Post Office and General. Post Office 9.00 am. on Sundays. Letters for this Service may be posted in the ordinary posting boxes at Kowloon Post Once and General Post Office. They should be clearly marked "By Air Mail" and bear suficient post- age. Insufficiently prepaid letters may be taxed with double the deficiency or forwarded by Steamer. Service, at the discretion of the Post Office.
Christmas and New Year cards bearing not more than five written words and enclosed in open envelopes are accepted by the Post Office at the rate for printed matter, in. 5 cents per 2 ounces, for all countries.
Hongkong, China and Macao at 2 cents per 2 ounces. Envelopes must not be closed.
Letters and Postcards for Europe and South America are forwarded "via Siberia" if so superscribed. INWARD
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of communism will be the cardinal points in the programme of this government. Chinese quarters ex- about the press grave doubts Dames published by the Japanese and it is held Incredible that such men like the two former Chinese Rainfall for 24 hours, ending 10th presidents, Tsao Kun and Hou Shih-to-day, 0.03 in. chang and General Wu Pei-fu have
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4 p.m., Dec. 14. Barometer (at sea level), 30.01. Temperature, 68. Humidity, 19. Wind Direction. North. Wind Force ANFU LORDS' PARTS Tokyo, Dec. 14: The "Pro- (Beaufort), 3. Maximuni tempera- visional Government of the Re-ture, 69. Minimum temperature, 63. public of China" is expected to be Rainfall, nil established in Pelping to-day.
According to the "Asahi Shim- bun," survivors of the former Antu The Legislative Committee will clique will play prominent roles in be presided
the new regime. It is believed that over by Dr. Tang -ho, former Minister for Home Tato Kun, president of China in Affairs. As already reported the 1923, will be appointed president of that head of the Executive Committee the new government, and and virtually the leader of the Marshal Wu Pet-fu will be vice pro-Japanese government will be president. Wang Ko-min, former Minister of Finance. It is also claimed that. General Wu Fel-fu will play a part
In this form of government,
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