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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. SATURDAY, AUGUST 3. 1929,
CANTON CUSTOMS.
RETIREMENT OF HEAD OF APPRAISING DEPARTMENT.
Canton, Aug. 1.
In connexion with the retire- ment of Mr. F.R.G. Da Cruz, Ap praiser, in the Canton Customs, a vory enjoyable and successful dinner was given last night in the Asia Hotel. The assembly consis ted of all his colleagues and nunt- erous friends-representatives of various busincas associationa. Chinese and foreign.
The high esteem in which Mr. Da Cruz is held and the success of his work as an appraiser, was amply testified to by the large gathering and by the many warm ly expressed appreciations of his
LETTER GOLF.
Here's some LATE NEWS for letter golf fans. Par is five.
LATE
NEW S
CHINA FAMINE.
HONGKONG MERCHANTS ASKED TO HELP,"
Reference was made by the Chairman, Mr. Li Yick-nini, at a meeting of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce, yesterday, of the serious state of the famine do- vastating Shenal, Shinnal, Kansu and Honan Provinces in north- west China. He said that it was up to the Chinese merchants in Hongkong to afford relief to their suffering compatriots,
Mr. M. K. Lo, Chairman of the Tung Wah Hospital Executive Committee' said that he was re- cently Informed by the Chinese Chamber of Commerce to open a public subscription and to send men to go around. Chineng bongs and business shops to collect Since then, the Hospital
extensively in the advertised Chinese newspapers urging the rich to assist the famine-stricken is- tricts,
1.The idea of letter golf ly to labours. During the dinner many change one word to quother and happy momories were recalled and do itin par, a given number of at the conclusion an address was strokes. Thus to change COW to funds for the Shensi famine. delivered by Mr. A. Grondahl, KEN, in three strokes, cow, which he suitably terminated by HOW, HEW, HEN. the presentation of a beautiful 2-You can change only one sliver rose bowl, fittingly 'iuseri-letter at a time. bed, to Mr. Da Cruz.
3. You must have a complete word, of common usage, for each Jump. Slang words and abbrevia tions don't count.
4. The order of letters cannot be changed.
One Bolution is printed another page.
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In his address Mr. Grondahl aald: From to-day, as you all know, Mr. Da Cruz ceases to be our chief and colleague. After thirty-three yours of meritorious service he is about to retire. Hiu withdrawal from our ranks is a great loss to all and to the ser vice as well. Consequently 1 fent like him, who reflect credit on the called upon to deliver this address, of which the key-note is a tributa to Mr. Da Cruz, his ability, integri- ty, generosity, and kindness of heart, cardinal virtues which have won for him golden opinions and high respect from all classes, In speaking of his ability, I, as his close associate, um filled with ad- miration and wonder at the
A Linguist, Apart from his knowledge" al Da Cruz Customs procedure Mr. is also a linguist of repute, having The mastery of four principal languages, namely English, French Chinese and Portuguese, The study and knowledge of these languages has placed Mr. Da Cruz, above the ordinary man. and one needs but few moments Association with him to learn the magnanimity of our highly esteem ed retiring coffangue.
service.
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Generosity and Kindness.
had
Mr. Chau Yue-teng, the vice- Chairman to the Chamber, Hug- gested that the Tung Wal Hos- pitul should not lose sight of the influence of the English press in ndvertise Hongkong, and should therein in the hope that foreigners who are well informed of the serious famine conditions, may us- sist in some way or other,
Mr. M. K. Lo suggested that a few of the members of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce, with mem-
Of the four qualitips mentioned bers of the Executive Committee at the beginning of my address,should attend the Tung Wah Hos-
now come to the last two. {pital in order to arrange a cam generosity and kindness of heart.paign to collect funds. Cruz is of long standing and with Now, my acquaintance with Da
Yunnanly Disaster.
in these many years I have never The Chinese Chamber receivoll heard his name being coupled with
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| capacity of knowledge he possesses of all the multifarious merchandise exported from and imported into anything mean, nor have I ever an official letter from the Chinese found his actions being tainted merchants in Yunnanfu urging China, and the intricate classifica- with selfish motives. Modest and the Hongkong Chinese to do some tion thereof. The privilege grant-reilring, yet always willing to sue thing in the form of relief for the ed me to speak here to-night also cour anyone in need, consequent-thousands of refugees who last gives me the much desired oppor-ly one can, and rightly so associate their homes, trades and relatives tanity to emphasize the fact that these pre-eminent viripes within the recent explosion at Yun- Mr. Da Cruz, as an appraiser in the Mr. Da Cruz, May be live long anfu, exclusively reported in the Chinese Customs service has very and happy as a shining example 5. C. M. Post. few equals and indubitably no
The letter stated that over to all. This sentiment is, I am superior.
sure, heartily endorsed by all pre-1,000 were killed and 10,000 in- jured. The Secretary indicated sent. (Applause).
Before concluding, I also desire that he would discuss the rellef to acknowledge my personal in-procedure with other Chinese
дв associations debtedness to Mr. Da Cruz, who charitable has untiringly advised and gui-early date. ded me in my work of examination and thereby created a state and sense of security from errors and be glad to continue, and I would their annoying consequences, not wish for better colleagues Ills withdrawal is a great loss to than I have had in Canton. How- myself and all his colleagues, and ever, these things are inevitable most of all to the service, where and now that I must leave you,
a honesty, zeal and great experi- wish to express my lasting grati once is of immense value. And firation to you all, for all your now, Mr. Da Cruz I have the grant unfalling and fuvaluable help The onerous performance of appleasure to present you, in the given me during my tenure of prising merchandise correctly name of myself and all the sub-office. I also thank you most sin- and justly to all concerned-iner-scribers with this bowl as a token eerely for all your kindness, and chants and the Customs alike of our high esteem, great respect for the present. has won for Da Cruz, the name of and everlasting friendship. *The righteous one." In ca
'Mr. Da Cruz's Reply. deavouring to describe his markable
and sense of fairness
Mr. Da Cruz, replying, said: comment on his inflexible honesty have listened with a deep sense of I find it far beyond my powers of emotion to the kind words of Mr. oratory, therefore, I merely wish A. Grondahl, and I immensely ap to add, that notwithstanding the prèciate the honour conferred on difficulties encountered in the anime to-night. In trying to shape unpreciate your loyal co-operation in, praising department, Mr. Da Cruz adequate reply, I feel that I cannot bas Faithfully and honestly dis-do so. Nevertheless, the manifes charged his duties, regardless of tation of friendship has strongly material rewards which, under affected me and I also have a stand, have not been proportionate feeling which forces. me to con- o his achievements. Yet, ili fess, that for the last two months gratifying to know, that threat. my departure has constantly been however, are matters of no conse in my mind, and a feeling of re- quence to Da Cruz, whose nobility gret of leaving so many of my of soul merely desires to serve intimate friends has stolen in. 1 Such men deserve our sincere ad-
may also add, that if it was not miration and praise, and it is men for my deklining years, I would
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I shall never forget the friendships I have form ed during my stay in Canton. In conclusion, I deem it fitting to say a few words about my worthy pun- cesser, Mr. R. Shields. In him you will find a capable and quali fed chief, whom you will learn to like and respect, and who will ap
his responsible and exalted office."
have no hesitation in stating that with united forces your work will always bo a continuation of success, and the service can be justly proud of such a body of officers.
On account of aslight infirmity which has recently overtaken Mr. Da Cruz, and the favourable clima- tical conditions of Sauth China, he intends to settle in Kowloon.
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