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that
■ constant supply of water will be maintained in all districts from 6 A.M. on Friday 17th February until 8 P.M. on Sun- day 19th February,
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Hong Kong, 14th Feb., 1939.
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HONG KONG CRICKET CLUB
PART-TIME TEACHER OF SINGING required. Salary TENNIS TOURNAMENT 1939 $150 per month. Further in formation may be obtained at the Education Office, where applications will he received op to 22nd February, 1939. „
C. G. SOLLIS,
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Ag. Director of Education.
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HONG KONG TRAMWAYS,
LIMITED
Entries close on SATURDAY, 18th February, 1939, at 6 p.m.
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HUMPHREYS ESTATE &.
FINANCE COMPANY,
LIMITED.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the ANNUAL OR DINARY GENERAL MEET ING of SHAREHOLDERS will!
EDITORIAL
$50,000 Residential Flats Near Completion
In Happy Valley Area
A 'DISTINCTIVE BLOCK of residential flats is nearing .com. pletion in Happy Valley at the corner of Wongneishong · and Village Roads. The plan in general outline follows the wing- ∙spread of an aeroplane, so that maximum advantage is obtalnëd -from the peculiar disposition of the site and making it poss.ble
for every room to have an outside prospect.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1939.
OFFICIAL GUARDIAN OF CHINA'S REFUGEES
(SPECIAL TO THE "HONGKONG DAILY PRESS")
A REMARKABLE MAN IS THE OFFICIAL GUAR- DIAN OF REFUGEES IN CHINA. BORN IN 1872, IN THE PROVINCE OF ANHWEI, MR. HSU SHIA YING (formerly Prime Minister, Minister of Communications and Ambassador to Japan) is the vigorous, spirit behind the activities of Chinese National Rellet organizations which are caring for the millions of all classes of The building is four storeys high, Directly behind the above block,. Chinese affected by the invasion of the Japanese. with eight fats in all of three in Shan Kwong Road, is another
Another man in his place, and principal rooms, each of which group of flats being, built for Mrs. with his record in the service of commands an excellent view of the Lung Wing-yuen. Work has just his nation, would be content to race course. Each fat is served been completed and the date. will sit quietly as the nominal head of by two bright and airy bathrooms be ready for occupation very soon the world's vastest philanthropic equipped with all modern" con- A feature of the building, which organization. But endowed with ventences, in addition to a kitchen has been designed by Mr. J. S. extraordinary vigour, and compas. servants' quarters and a servants' Gibson, is an anti-air raid base- sion for those of his countrymen tollet.
who have suffered. Mr. Hsu Shih- ying is devoting himself to carry- ing out the task entrusted to him by Dr. H. Kung with energy" which inspires all those with whom he comes into contact.
The fats which are designed by
ment.
Work is progress on four
be HELD at the HONG KONG the owner, Mr Leang Kai-kuen blocks of European nats at the NOTICE 1S HEREBY
HOTEL, Hong Kong, on with Messrs. Chau and Lee and corner of Village and Sing Wo Mr. Y. C. Mok acting as consulting Roads, which are being built to GIVEN that the "ORDINARY
THURSDAY, the 15th, Febru- YEARLY GENERAL MEET. ING of HONG KONG TRAM, 1939, at 12 NOON for the of the Directors' together with a WAYS, LIMITED will be held purpose of receiving the Report
the late Major R. Scott, Theat the offices of Messrs. Jardine, Statement of Accounts for the Royal Scots, Assistant Military Matheson & Co., Ltd., Hongyear ended 31st. December, 1938. The TRANSFER BOOKS of Attache, British Embassy, should Kong, on FRIDAY, the 17th day be forwarded to the President of the Committee of Adjustment at Murray Barracks, Hong Kong, NOT LATER than 11th March, 1939.
CHINESE PERMANENT CEMETERY AT TSUNWAN
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Tenders are invited for the construction of Sections A. and C. of the above.
Particulars of the work are obtainable from Mr. T, 0, Tso of Messrs. Tro & Hodgson, Solicitors Office. Plans and specifications will be supplied on payment of deposit of $100.00, but must be returned within one week, when the deposit will be released.
of February, 1939, at 12 o'clock the Company will be CLOSED noon, to transact the ordinary from SATURDAY, 4th. Febru ary to THURSDAY, 16th, business of the Company.
February, both days inclusive. JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON,
AND NOTICE IS HEREBY ALSO GIVEN that the REGIS- TER OF MEMBERS of the Company will be CLOSED from FRIDAY, the 3rd to FRIDAY, the 17th February, 1939, both days inclusive.
By Order of the Board W, F. SIMMONS, Secretary. Hong Kong, 25th Jan., 1939.
THE STAR" FERRY CO., LTD.
NOTICE TO
~ SHAREHOLDERS.
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE FORTY. FIRST ORDINARY YEARLY MEETING OF THIS.COM PANY will be held at the Office
Teaders to he sealed, marked "Tender for Sections A. & C., Chinese Permanent Cemetery,' Tsun Wan", and submitted and "addressed to The Honourable The Secretary for Chinese Affairs at the Secretariat for Chinese Affairs on or before 31st. March, 1939.
The Principals reserve the
of Messrs. Jardine, Matheson & right of accepting whichever tender as they think it and do Co. Ltd. on Friday, the 24th February, 1939, at 11.30 a.m. not oblige themselves to accept
for the purpose of receiving the the lowest one.
Report of the Directors together THE CHINESE PERMANENT with a Statement of Accounts
CEMETERY COMMITTEE.
for the year ended 31st Decem. ber, 1938.
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PUBLIC AUCTION.
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PARTICULARS AND-CON- DITIONS of the Sale by Public Auction to be held on Wednesday, the 22nd day of Feb., 1939, at 3 p.m., at the Offices of the Public Works Department, by Order of His Excellency the Governor of one Lot of Crown Land at Mount Cameron Road, in the Colony of Hong Kong for a term of 75 years, -renewal with the option of
at a Crown Rent to be fixed by the Surveyor of His Majesty the KING, for one "further term of 75 years.
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The Register of Shares of the Company will be CLOSED from Friday, the 17th February, 1939, to Friday, the 24th Febru, ary, 1939, both days inclusive. By order of the Board of Directors,
'C. M. MANNERS,
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Secretary.
Hong Kong, 30th Jan., 1939.
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HONGKONG, FEBRUARY 15, 1930,
PEARL RIVER NO SIGN has yet been forth- military and naval authorities in-
TO
coming that the Japanese
tend to lift the ban on foreign
shipping on the Pear! River, though
PERSPECTIVE of the new flats which are, in the course of construction in Happy Valley at the and Village Roads
corner
of Wongnelchung
design of Messrs. Davies. architects. will be ready for oc- the cupation in the middle of April. Brooke and Gran for Mr. Charles The cost of the construction is in Gray, the owner. the region of $50,000.
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The Chairman of the National Relief Commission is Dr. H. K. Kung. Mr. Hsu Shih-ying is Vice- Chairman charged with the ad ministrative work of the organiza- tion. The activities of the Com- mission stretches from the far Northwest in Sufyaan down to the Southeast bordering on Hongkong.
Mr. Hsu Shih-Ting
It is charged with the mass mi-system, which is just getting un→ gration of the refugees, the set der way in the interior of China. tlement of refugees in new areas. Mr. Hsu Shih-ying began his and the organization and en- official career 23 a. pioneer of couragement of employment of Judicial reform in Peking. In this refugees in productive enterprises, he was associated with Mr George Important among the work done Chien Hsu, a staunch associate of. is the Industrial co-operative Dr. Sun Yat Sen in Canton.
CATHEDRAL MEETING
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Other work includes a block been formed during the past year flats In comprised of teachers of all the It is understood that the rental of six self-contained of each flat will be $150 monthly: Ventris Road being bullt by Mesars. non-Roman Churches,
Chau and Lee for Mr. Eu Tong- inclusive of rates.
sen, a residence designed by Mr. JC. Clark for Mr. Lam Yau-tak in Blue Pool Road and two blocks of flats in the same road being built by Mr. Alfred J. Lane for the owner, Mr. Li Ching-chlu.
SEVERAL PROJECTS
This is but one of aeveral build ing projects in Happy Valley. which is increasing in popularity as a residential area,
CORRESPONDENCE
THE VOLUNTEERS
To the Editor, "The Hongkong
Dally Press"]
Str-I am sure many volunteers have much to thank "A Private"
for revealing the ungentlemanly
it has been whispered for some manners and language so freely time past that the Yangtze would indulged in by someone at Head- be re-opened in the "near future." quarters. The leading Chinese waterways at It is time that something should present under the occupation of be done about it. Incidents such the Japanese remain closed to as those mentioned by,,"Private" everybody excepting the Japanese will hamper recruiting rather than CLOSED "on account of military encourage it. I know even Euro- operations" and because it remains pean Volunteers have been treated dangerous for third-party nationals similarly.
at
» VOLUNTEER.
ATTRACTION AT CATHAY
One of the most promising events among young people is the formation of a Cathedral Scout Troop under the direo- tion of Mr. Wilby. Its keen- ness and enthusiasm is alrendy shown and recruity will find the new Cathedral Troop a very happy experience,
A distinguished lawyer, Mr. Hsu held the posts of Minister of Jus- tice in 1912. after the establish- ment of the Republic. He was Prime Minister in 1925-1926. |
Since 1928, Mr. Asa undertook activities connected with Famine Relief in China when he accepted the chairmanship, of the National Commission. At Famine Relief
request of Generalissimo the Chiang. he accepted the Ambassa- dorship to Japan at a time when relations between the two court tries were visibly deteriorating.
And it is to his high credit as a diplomat' that he was "able" to retain the respect of the Japanese by the uprighteous-- ness of his character and con-
A man of small stature, hat The Discussion Group which vigorous and clear in his ideas; carries on the work of the Train-Mr. Hsu is a frequent visitor to re- ing Group has had rather a chief organizations in the Colony. quered career. Its numbers - He lately attended the opening of creased largely till it was almost the Women's Industrial Workshop
"Battle Of Broadway" unwieldy as a discussion group founded by Mrs. Herman Liu and
Is Bright Film”.
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picture which the Cathay Theatre has chosen to head its first programika typl- fles in its pasbing pluck and hard-hitting determination the spirit in which the manage-
·ment of the newly-opened cinema house in Wanchal Rond has entered into the difficult theatre business.
Victor MacLaglen and Briin
and then owing to postponements the Chinese Women's Club. He.. in November and December and also made a thorough inspection the fact that we did not have a of the relief work at Shumchun convenient meeting place the where he is taking an active in-" numbers have dropped.
terest in the Shumchun Rural Welfare Centre.
During 1938, 38 people were con- firmed. The numbers presenting In his own words, Mr. Hau re themselves this year show a great commends that "the productive
the reduction amongst
young ability of the refugees must be so people though the number of guided that they do not remain, a adults is constant. The number of charge on the nation but will be communicants at Christmas and part of a reconstructed economy. Easter has shown improvement on Industrial as well as agricultural." the previous year.
Cathedral An experiment was made again of workers" in one summer of having fellowship. during the Evensong at 8.30 p.m. and judging by the increase in numbers it was fully justified.
OFFICERS ELECTED omcers elected to serve for the ensuing year are as follow AE. LAFFORD.
Church of England Trustees: The work of the Choir is always Mr. P. 8. Casaldy Professor » L. made difficult by the Changing Forster, personnel and both last year and Diocesan Conference represents- this a large number are leaving or tives:-Mr. Abbott, Mr. Cassidy, going on leave and we need new Miss Elliott, Professor L Forster. recruits. Our Organist. Mr. Mr. Hance, Mr. Kowk, Mrs. Kirk. Lafford, han finished his term of Mr. Maundër, Mr.Padgett, and once and is leaving the Colony Mrs. J. L. Wilson, vaikka next month to take up new work.
The whole Colony has bene- fitted by his very great 'mmi- -- cal gifts and his work in the school at ZB.W., and in musical societies will be greatly missed as in the Cathe dral.
Members of the Cathedral Coun- cll:Mr. Abbott, Mrs Black, #Mr Crozier, Mr. Cassidy, Mr. Dodwell. Mis Eliott Prof Forster Mr. Grove, Mr. Hance Mr. Kwok, Mrs. Kirk, Mr. Maunder, Lady Mac Gregor, Mr Männield, Mr. Padgett, Lady Pollock Mr. Margrett, Com--
"Battle of Boadway," which had its first snowing yesterday, is a to navigate vessels and to travel
racy, rough-going yarn of the the Japanese have found the Pear River conveniently safe to travel CAR OWNER FINED Flag and Quirt type which made "What Price Glory and its suc- and to take huge quantities of
A fine of $20 imposed by Mr.cessors-2-popular with the moving goods to Canton and to make immense profits while the nationals QAA. Macfadyen at the Kowloon picture public. of other countries are forced to Court yesterday on Taci Kwok,
a charge Donievy are the friendly rivals for suffer. While the river is supposed 19, who appeared on to be unsafe for foreign merchant of having used his private car the good things of life, and get for hire on January 10 when be entangled in endless trouble when ‡vessels 20d- men-of-war, the
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have picked up they try to win the hand of a Japanese are making hay while is alleged to
a bus stop in oadway entertainer. The picture the sun shines and hardly a day passengers
is brimming with hearty humour passes but several ships flying the Castle Peak Road.
and strong punches, and should rising sun" far are seen plying
prove to be a great drawing card the river heavily laden with cheap
the movement of third-party ship during the remaining three days goods.
of its run, judging by the excellent" REPRESENTATIONS have been is weak and inadmissible.
MERE PROTESTS to Tokyo are attendances yesterday. THE ANNUAL SHOW of made by the British Chamber of
The Cathay Theatre is distin- FLOWERS and VEGETABLES Commerce at Canton (and they insufficient and Britons in Hong- Intending bidders are advised will be held at ST. JOHN'S carry the fullest support of the kong and in other parts of China, guished for its ane and comfort- that immediately after the dis PLACE (opposite the lawer Peak General Chamber of Commerce of who are witnessing the tradeable seating accommodation, the Hongkong) inviting HM. Govern which has taken them decades effective simplicity of its decors- posal of the lot the Purchaser If not the applicant), will be Tram Station) on Thursday, the ment to outline its attitude to and desades to build being abat-tive scheme and splendid sound required to deposit with an 9th March. 1939, from 3 towards the continued closing of the tered by the Japanese invasion, reproduction. Designed by Messrs. authorised officer, who will be 6.30 p.m. and FRIDAY, the 10th Pearl River. And it is gratifying have every right to demand that Palmer and Turner, the theatre Government should take is being operated in conjunction present at the sale, the sum of March; 1939, from 10 a.m. to 4 to note that these urgent pleas their
have not fallen on deaf ears but active steps to give them fall with the Central Theatre...
Many new ideas are combined two hundred dollars, ($200) in p.m.
arg receiving urgent consideration protection, and to see that the DEFIRM Government proposes to con rights and interests, to which they in its constuction, and the differ- cash. This sum will be refunded on payment of the Purchase NITELY CLOSE at the Hon. tinue, as at present, to take all are legally entitled under the ence of atmosphere will certainly notice of its price.
Secretary's Office, Stock Ex. possible measures to secure the treaties, should not be impaired meet the agreeable
open defiance of the patrons. been closed since last October, Powers must end. She must not PARTICULARS OF THE LOT change Building. Toe House re-opening of the fiver, which has Japan's
Street, at NOON on THURS when the Japanese occupied Can-be allowed to treat Britons as sh DAY, the 2nd MARCH, 1939 ton, as well as the restoration of is doing. She must be put in her
Emergency Refugee Counell, the Church Council Messrs Hunt, International Medical Relief So N Broadbridge, A. C. Jeffreys, G. TO VATICAN but intending exhibitors are re. British rights in China generally. Proper place. If she is allowed to CHINESE CONDOLENCE ported such organizations as the ed for the year 1931-40
Heywood R. Dormer, F. K ciety, the Boclety for the Protec quested to SEND IN THEIR
ANSWERS given by representa: 80 on unchecked, as has been the
CHUNGKING, Feb. 14 (Central)tion of Children, the Boys" and
Ramsay R. Baldwin, ENTRIES AS EARLY AS tives of the Government in reply case during the past eighteen
Dr. 8. G. Kirkby- POSSIBLE.
to questions put in. Parlament months, there will be no room in make it clear that Great Britain China for persons other than those The Ministry of Foreign Affairs haagiris' Clubs and many others
instructed the Chinese, Embassy in
Ms. Heow MEMBERS who have not yet does not agree with the policy of of Japanese nationality.
Italy to express condolence to the
ples Wärden," Mr G." 87 F2 paid their subscriptions and ALL holding up British shipping either EMPTY PROTESTS are useless Vatican on the dease of Pope Pius THOSE who wish to join the on the Pearl River or on the They only encourage Japan to XI on bomif of the National Gov Society are requested to send Yangtze. The legality of the treat solemn treaties as scraps of Japanese position is generally paper and to discriminate - more 35.00 to the UNDERSIGNED.
recognized, as there is no rule than ever against third-party JT BAGRAM, under international law, by which nationala, Win the Powers take Hon. Secretary, Japan can prevent British vessels the hint or are they going to allow from using the river. Their the Japanese to bully them and Hong Kong, 8th Feb., 1939.
argument
their military force them out of this part of the 112 operations would be impeded by world?
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British member Legislature, died in Georgetown the age of 81.
My attempt to unify the work mander Hart, R.N., Mr. G. of the women's organizations has Stewart, Mrs. Thomson, Mrs, J. L succeeded but not quite in the Wilson, Mr. Peter Wilson, Mr. way that I had hoped. The mem-Wilby and Miss Dorothy Wise. bers of the Women's Guild, who in the past have done such great ser- ST. ANDREW'S CHURCH
ANNUAL MEETING vics to the Cathedral, have con- tinued their work and increased their scope under their new name The annual meeting of St. An of ""The Women's Fellowship." drew's Church, Kowloon, was held
The Cathedral corporately, and last night. members individually have sup- The following officers were elect
The Social Service Centre of the Churches under the direction of Miss Fallott has a special claim
Thelitan to which we are to
unday
Diocesan Conference Al members witki tex the following
Me