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OFFICIAL OPENING
OF
NEW POWER STATION
Continued from Page 1
FORMED IN 1981
SHOOTING
AFFRAY IN WANCHAI
TWO INDIANS DEAD
GENERAL
ANNUAL FINANCE CAMPAIGN OF Y.W.C.A.
LADY POLLOCK IS HON, CHAIRMAN
The Y.W.C.A. annual finance cam- A shooting affray which occured at paign was officially opened yesterday the top floor of 93, Jaffe Road in Wan-afternoon with a tea for more than chai, at 3 o'clock on Monday morning 300 women and girls who are to
ulted in the death of two Indian campaign for funds. watchmen, and another being seriously wounded. It is believed that the shooting were not available, resulted from a quarrel over money matter.
The deceased are Santa Singh, Watch- a No. 331, and Lall Singh, Watch Watchman No. 389 Inder Singh. man No. 316, whilst the wounded is
It is alleged that Lall Singh after shooting Santa Singh through the chest, turned his .38 revolver on Inder Singh who received a wound on the thigh.
At the time of its lease in 1853 Power Co.'s own technical Staff, Old Kowloon had a population of have earned the thanks of the a little over 800 people. In eighty Board of Directors for the excel- years a population of only 800lence of the work that has been souls has grown to more than a carried out with such efficiency. million.
I trust that Your Excellency and our guests today are as satisfied Formed in 1901 for the primary as we are that this modern power purpose of taking
over a going station bents the growing city of concern supplying electricity in Kowloon Kowloon today has a Canton, the Chine Light and significance beyond of merely a Power Company in 1903 began to suburban residential area. The operate the first power station in early exemplary efforts of pioneers Kowloon. After a period of vicis- have made possible the establish stuces such as are often associat- ment and development of pro- ed with planeer ventures. thejects that have gradually attained Company sold its Canton under the size of large and important taking to the Chinese in 1909, the undertakings. It is to be hoped money thus obtained enabling it that nothing will prevent Kowloon for the time being to overcome the from gradually developing into a
After the shooting he ran up to the serious difficulties with which it manufacturing centre of some im-roof and was later found dead with a Was confronted owing to an in-portance.
gunshot wound in the head. sufficiency of working capital
This fine new building is frankly Kowloon's first power station, a designed with an optimistic view very modest and unpretentious, to the future and is sympbolic of Building, stood on ground now oc- the faith of the China Light and cupled by the workshops of the Power Co. in the greater progress Kowloon-Canton Railway at and development of the Colony of Upon the completion Hongkong in general and of Kow- of the Kowloon-Canton Raliway loon and the New Territories in In 1911, when great hopes were particular. raised for the future of Kowloon. Industries ranging in size from Company decked to scrap the manufacture of joss sticks to most of its old machinery and to the building of ocean-going steam- Instai larger units.
lers, and sa different in their
Kunghom
the
SEVEN CASES OF SMALL - POX ON
SUNDAY LAST
Seven cases of small-pox (two from Victoria, four from Kowloon and one from the Harbour) thirty four cases of tuberculosis. seven cases of dysentery, six cases of cerebro-spinal fever, three In 1916, the Company's first nature as the preserving of ginger
cases of enteric fever and one case turbines-two' 750 K.WB.T.-H. and the mining of lead ore, are
each of diphtheria, scarlet fever, turbo-alternators were installed today dependent for their opera-chicken-pox and purperal fever
were notified to the Health De-
and put into operation together lon on power supplied by thiš with the necessary boller plant: Station. It is only in proportion Dartment on Feb. 25. these turbines, it is interesting to to the unhampered growth in the add, are still in service. In the demand for power by these and same year, the Company com-other Industries that our foresight menced to supply its Arst can be justified and the spaces ab large industrial load, as it then present unoccupied in this build appeared-about 300 K.W.
ing be taken up by newer and larger generating plant.
A MILE-STONE
The conclusion of
On this occasion, we wish pro-
War marked for the Company a whom it is our constant endeavour the Great sperity to our many consumers, to mile-stone in its history. In the to provide service with efficiency memorable year 1918 a complete and with whose success our future" reconstruction was carried out is so intimately bound up. the old station site was exchanged May I, in conclusion, once more with Government for K.ML. 93 at thank Your Excellency for coming Hok Un, upon which, after it had here today. I will now ask you. been reclaimed, was erected the gir, to declare this Power Station power station which has supplied oficially opened. electricity for light and power to Kowloon ever since.
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schemes for the development of the port, of the aerodrome and of the town itself, and I am happy to be in a position to reflect that all those problems are about to
perts. undergo close investigation by ex-
VAST SCHEME
But the future of Kowloon is too vast a scheme for treatment at a moment such as this and I will not attempt the task. I endorse on your behalf, ladies and gentlemen,
the warm praise which Mr. Kadoorie has justly given to those building of this who have played a part in the palatial power station.
deserving and distinguished per- I will not name again all those
sons and firms of whom he spoke but if, following the example of a famous lady novel writer. I right single out one for mention it would be Mr. Faber for the beauty and
GOVERNOR'S SPEECH In declaring the Power Station Later an air raid shelter capable 01 housing approximately 200 open, His Excellency said:— people has now been provided. To- The story of the growth of this. day the Company's property at great Company to which you have Hok Un comprises or area of no just been listening cannot have less than eight acres.
falled to make a deep impression The selection of the new alte upon all of you who were not al- speaks well for the vision of those ready "in the know"; and the first responsible. In a public utility un-offer of congratulation which I dertaking of this nature, breadth shall make today is to the Com-grandeur of his design, which even of vision is an invaluable asset, pany's able and courteous Chair- a non-technical.person like myself and confidence in the future backman, Mr. Lawrence Kadoorie, on can appreciate. ed by the judicious expenditure of his achievement in putting before required capital ahead of time is us so simply and effectively his
complex and absorbing tale. Mr. Kadoorie then gave interest-
Doubtless, as we listened to Mr. ing comparisons of the Company's Kadearle the thought struck other records for the financial
minds as well as my own: "what 1913-14 (the year before the Great Would Kowloon have been today had it not been for the vision and War) with those for 1938-39 (the last year of peace), which were 1. the faith of Mr. R. G. Shewan and luminating, as they indicate deve-rst twenty years of this century? his fellow-directors during the lopments not even thought of a quarter of a century ago.
essential.
year
The extent of the Company's whole system now represents no
Lady Pollock is Honorary Chairman of the Campaign; the other five chair- men are Mr Sui-feng Huang, a vice- president of the World's Y.W.C.A. and A member of the National Y.W.C.A. Committee, Mrs. Henry Lin, also a member of the National Y.W.CA. Committee, Dr. Catherine Woo, Honorary Treasurer, and Mrs. Kan Yau-Man both representing the Hong kong Y.W.C.A., aud Mrz Jade. Wong Wa of the Canton Y.W.CA
feel greatly privileged to have been Mr. Chairman and Directors, 1
invited to open this magnificent to be the Power Station and mouthpiece of those present. I assure you that all of your guests today join with me in wishing all prosperity to the China Light & good wishes I declare your new Power Company and with those
Power Station open."..
ON THE DAIS
Dr. Yang Su lan and Mrs. Hsuch Wai-Tsung-Pei of the National T.W. C.A. have come from Shanghai to help in this campaign.
At yesterday's tea Mrs. Kan Yau- Man presided; the Kung Kwok Giris Club sang campaign songs in which all joined Members of the Y.W.Q.A Cooking classes acted as hostesses.
Miss Shin Yak Hing, the General Secretary of the Hongkong Y.W.C.A. explained the plans and de- tails of the campaign; Dr. Law Yau-Tail of True Light School gave the inspirational address; and a cere. mony of committment ended the Programme.
thirty thousand dollars for the three The goal of this finance effort is
Y.W.0.4's - Hongkong, Canton and National. The first report tea will be held at the Y.W.C.A. on Monday, March 4,
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CONVICTED FOR NINTH TIME
UTTERED FORGED
LETTER
Admitting eight previous con- victions, including three for obtaining money on false pretences, Li Yau- chuan, who was found guilty at the Criminal Sessions yesterday on charges of uttering a forged letter and abtain- ing money by this means, was sen. tenced by Mr. Justice . E. Lindsell to four years' hard labour on each count, sentences to run concurrently.
Solicitor, prosecuted, assisted by Sgt. Mr J. P. Murphy, Assistant Crown D. G. Macpherson The following formed the jury:-Mesari. A. E. Mac farland (Foreman), F. W. J. Grintor,
Frank Chan Woo-fun, Chan Sui-lun, Hin-hing.!! Chan Fai, G. 8. Moorjani and Yung
It was stated that accused had
obtained the sum of $8 from the son of Chui Chi-ching, a refugee, by present written by Chun Sai-ping, a relative, ing a letter alleged to have been" residing in the country, saking for
money.
Accused's defence was that he had been asked by a man, Kong Cheung, to present the letter and that he did not know it was false.
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MUSICAL EVENT
AT ST. TERESA'S THIS EVENING
"Resurrection Of Christ"
An event in the musical season is the performance of Don Lorenzo Perosi's oratorio, "The Resurrection of Christ" by the Choral Group at St. Teresa's Church at 5.45 pm today,
Presented by the same group of amateur singers at the China Fleet!
TENNIS PLAYER Clab Theatre last year, the oratorio is
TO MARRY
The engagement of Mr. Taui Yun- pai, younger of the two Tsui brothers With His Excellency the Gover-tennis, and Miss Ip Yun-hing of No who are lending figures in Hongkong were Hon. Mr. N. L. Smith, Hon. day, when notice of their forthcoming nor and Mr. Kadoorie on the dais 10 On Wo Lane, was announced yester- Sir Henry Follock, Hon, Mr. H. R. marriage was given at the Registry,
Supreme Court.
Buppose that instead of march- ing ahead as a standard bearer as they did the "local light and "less than 215 miles of mains and by a cautious policy, hesitating power company had been governed cables in service, of which 160 twice or thrice before each step miles of underground mains af forward; would we have had on laid in Kowloon and 45 miles of the Peninsula today the amazing Butters. Hoh. Mr. G. G. Alabaster, cable in the New Territories.
Mr. development of shops, hotels and
WHAT OF FUTURE
Other forthcoming marriages are: Mr. Ralph Alexander Saint Clair Sproul Bolton, naval officer, residing Ariane Philippe, of the Consulat General de France, Singapore;
FAR EASTERN HEALTH
generally regarded as the masterpieos| of a composer whose fame has ex- teaded to every country. Parosi, who has been director of the Sistine Chapel Choir in Rome for more than 35 years, has poured into "The Resur of his music, its freedom of rhythm rection" all the distinctive qualities
than on barmony, which have never and its emphasis on melody rather failed to enthrall listeners.
PRINCIPAL PAETS
D'Aquino undertakes
A the Narrator, Mr.
'Admission is $2, $1 and 50 cents, and tickets are obtainable at all masio dealers or at the door of the Church. Proceeds are in aid of charity,
Albert Raymond, Sir Elly
in which the Choral Group will be The principal parts in the oratorio, WORK COMPLETED factories which the last twenty Kadoorie, Rt. Rev. R. O. Hall, Rt.
directed by Maestro, E. Gualdi with All the necessary underground years, have seen and which is still, Hev. H. Valtorta, Hon, Mr. M. Kat Gloucester Building, and Mile the assistance of a full orchestra, ATD work such as the building of I am glad to say, in rapid pro- Lo, Hon. Mr. R. A. C. North, Hon.
being taken by Mr. Gaston D'Aquino, foundations, the installation" ofress? I think it very unlikely. Dr. P. 8. Selwyn-Clarke, Mr. D. W.
Mr. Alec Greaves and Mr. Sylvia Mr. Chang Vung Djih, cameraman, Choy. pump pita, and the construction of The provision of light and of Munton. A. M. L.E. E. Manager), of No. 170 Gloucester Road, third floor. intake and discharge culverts) in power is essentially fundamental Mr. A. H. Compton, Hon. Mr. J. J. and Miss Yuan Lai-ngor, of No. 488 quino
the burden «connection with two further turbo-to sound progress and the in- Paterson, Mr. Hugh Braga, Mr. King's Road;
greater part of the alternators of 18,750 K.W. and habitants of Kowloon are
very 6. E. Faber, Mr. N. Murray, 15 Poplar Street, Brst floor, and Miss Mary Magdalene, are also entrusted Mr. Lata Hon-biu, bank clerk, of No. Choy, singing the parts of Christ and singing, whilst Mr. Greaves and Mr. 30,000 KW, respectively--has been deeply indebted perhaps some of B. Sc., M, I. E. E, A. M. I. Mech. Yung Shin-yurk, of No 33 Lee Tangith several passages of unusual completed in readiness for the them in more senses than one! E. (Deputy Manager) and Mr. F. C. Street, first floor;" prompt installation of such addi-to the China Light & Power Com-Clemo (Executive Engineer-Station
beauty. Mr. Leong Ping-kee, merchant, of tional plant aj soon as conditions pany for what the energy and | Superintendent).....
No. 304 Stanley Street, and Miss To the part of the Virgin Mary, Mr. Mr. Gertrude Goddard will sing warrant its purchase.
foresight of its directors have Others present were Lady North-Wai-sheung, of No. 334 Lockhart Road Marcollo Gruta is Pilate, the Misses
first floor; The new power station is in gen-brought into being.
cote, who accompanied Els Excel- Mr. San Wai-taor, clerk, of No. 29 two Angels, whilst Mr. John Cheung Carmen Silva and Chan Mei-lan are eral of steel frame construction, ?
lency, Lady Clark Kerr, Mr. Addi- Seymour Road, and Miss Kwen Bikings solo in the chorus of the Faithful, faced with reinforced concrete "So much for the past: what of son E. Southard, Mr. H. and Mrs, F. | har, of No. 3 Ning Yaung Terrace, *** walls, designed to resist the high the future? The building in which Vanderstaeton, Mrs. P. 6. Selwyn“, pressure of typhoons and to ensure you find yourselves supplies the Clarke, Mrs. R. A. C. North, Bl complete water-tightness. Messrs. best answer to that question. For Vandeleur Grayburn, Miss Eliza- Preece, Cardew and Rider, of Lon-this vast room is designed to house beth Grayburn, Mrs, Lawrence Ka- don, were the Consulting En-three times the plant which is now doorie, Hon, Bir Shouson Chow, gineers in connection" with the within it and which is adequate Mrs. M. K. Lo, Mrs. C, G. Alabaster The health balletin of Eastern plant and machinery, but the to all Kowloon's present needs; and Mrs. H. R. Butters, Lady Pollock, ports for the week ending February buliding es designed by our Con- the rest of the Station is on the Mrs. Addisch E. Boulhard, Mrs, 8.17 states: Plague: Cochin 1 death, A new Police Bub-Station was sulting Engineer, Mr. 8. E. Faber, same AF.C. MInst.C.E, who was res-scale. In the face of those facts Hugh Brags. Mrs. J. J. Paterson,
courageously far-sighted B. Faber, Mrs. F. C. Clemo, Mrs Cholera: Calcutta 44 cases, Small-opened on Sunday. The nation, por: Jodhpur 21 deaths, Delhi 1 which is located near Professor ponsible for preparing the draw-can any of you doubt that the Mrs. A Raymond, Mrs. A. H. Compcutta 62 Karachi 7, Madras 2, Wanchat Gap Sub-Station and is case, Calicut: 2, Bombay 31, Cal- Digby's residence, is called the ings and specifications, and under vision and the faith of the present ton, Marquis and Marchioness G. Negapatam 11. Rangoon 60, Por-in the charge of Sno-Inspector C. whose direction the work was car-Board which sanctioned the huge Pagano Di Melito, M. and Mme. L. bandar 3 deaths, Macao 23 cases. Bartinga.
expenditure necessary for such an Messrs. Davies, Brooke & Gran, enterprise is as clear and as strong Reynaud, Mr. K. Okazaki, Capt. 8. Hongkong 23 and Shanghal 1. of Hongkong and Shanghat, were as those which animated the Com- Batty-Smith, ADC. to HE, Mr. the Consulting Architects and the pany's founders? There can be but G. Treverton (Private Secretary). Hongkong Engineering and Con-one answer;
Hon. Mr. and Mrs. A. L Shields, MR struction Co., Ltd., under the con-
What is it that that vision fore-Hon. Mr. and Mrs. Leo D'Almada e atant, personal supervision of its sees and on what does that faith Castro far., Hon. Mr. and Mrs. 8. General Works Manager, Mr. Hugh rest? Obviously it is to a great H. Dodwell, Hon. Mr. A. B. Purves, Braga, B.Sc. were the General manufacturing future for this town Mr. Justice and Mrs. R. E Lindsell Contractors.
of Kowloon and its suburbs that Mr. R. M. Lavalle, Mr., and Mrs. D. the China Light & Power Company O. E Middleburg, Mr. D. F. A. Wes- is looking, and I readily take my man, Mrs. D. de Windt, Hon, Mr. The Consulting Engineer, the stand beside them in that con- and Mrg, T. HL King, Misses C. ant Contractors, and resident reprefidence.
M King, Hon. Mr. and Mrs. ZA
Tied out.
THANKS OF BOARD
sentatives of British manufactur-- It is with the same end in view Tse-fong, Misses Helen and Doris ea, as well as the China. Light and that Government must frame its Koferwall
AW BOON-HAW'S GIFT FOR RELIEF WORK
Mr. Alfred Morris has the honour to acknowledge the gift of five-thousand dollars (45,000.00) from Mr. Aw Boon-haw to be applied to reef work in the New Ter- Titory.
A NEW POLICE SUB-STATION:
CASE WITHDRAWN
Withdrawal of a case against a compradors of the ss. Shur Chik, charged with an offence against the Defence Regulations in that be had in his possession letters and documenta for the purpose of sending them into the Colony or out of the Colony other then by port, was requested by the police at Kowloon Court yesterday on the ground that no evidence could, be produced that the letters were written outside of the Colony,
The defendant had been arrested in a sampan in harbour,
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