THE HÒNGKONG TELEGRAPH. TUESDAY,
MARCH
1937.
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION'S ANNUAL MEETING VICE-CHANCELLOR'S APPEAL
KEEP IT ALIVE
That the Hongkong University Alumni Association is in a very sound inancial position was emphasised at the first annual general meeting of the members, which was held yester- day in the Gloucester Hotel, Sir William Hornell, the Honorary Vice-
it was President, stressed that Association which it was the duty of every Hongkong University student to join.
an
Supporting the President, Mr. H. M. Siu, were Mesara, Chan Cheuk wa (11on Secretary), Pao Yue-lum (Hon. Treasurer), Dr. Lt Shu-pul; Dr. D. K. Samy, Messrs. H. N. Chung and F. I. Zimmern.
President's Speech
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Bald.
our As Hon. Vice-President of
.of Association and Vice-Chancellor our Alma Mater, Sir Willem has shown keen interest in the welfare of the Association and has given his valuable support and good advice from time to time, I am afraid tha
understand we shall miss him as
on retirement that he will be going on towards the end of this year, I hope, however, that this may not be so, and that we may have his continued sup port for some years to come.
Edward Everett Horton and Charlotte Wynters, who hold leading roles
in the Paramount film "Let's Make a Million," which commences its run" at the Queen's Theatre on Wednesday,
Baldwin
To Become
An Eart
CYCLIST TAX REFUSED
POLICE VIEW REVEALED
Suggesting that it would appear that the Hon. Inspector General of This Association, as you know, was
Pollce was merely evading the issue I am glad to formed
a year ago, and,
in the negative reply he had given say, has been carried on very suc-
Automobile to the
Hongkong to the en- due
tax on cessfully. This is
WHEN Mr. Baldwin retires from Association's request for a members. thusiastic
the support of
W the Premiership at the Corona-bleycies, Mr. W. E. Kirby again! The situation of the Association pre-
earldom, mises in a central locality, the com- tion he will receive fort of the
rooms, supply of newspapers and periodicals the
IN THE GRILL ROOM HONGKONG HOTEL TO-NIGHT
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and the ample and will take his title from one of raked the matter at the annual THE HONGKONG & SHANGHAI HOTELS, LTD.
districts of his favourite day evening.
Discussions have been going on. in the Baldwin household over the territorial designation be adopted for the title.
.
While cyclists used the roads in manner that constituted a menace to motorists, he said, they should be subject to a tax as was levied in Shanghai.
Airs. Baldwin will become a coun-
The matter was originally brought tess on her husband's elevation, and their elder son, Mr. Oilver Baldwin, up by the President of the Associn- the Secialist ex-M.P., will be helr totion, the Rev. G. E. S. Upsdell, in bly the carldom and have an honorary speech dealing with the affairs of
possibly a viscountcy.
the year, in which he sald, in part:
on the bookshelves, all contribute to Worcestershire.
of the Association. the populacial standing
of the *The
the Association is very sound, and Hon. Treasurer's Statement of Ac- counts shows a substantial surplus for the year.
Several social gatherings were held in the Association premises during An annual dinner dance was held at the Hongkong Hotel and The wes particularly successful. object of these functions was to pro- mote the friendly feeling among the members and bring them, the new graduates and past students of the
into closer relationship. University,
In Si
the year.
to
In Singapore and in Juliore, in Canton and in.
In Shanghai,
This is likely to esust him, in view of his Left Wing views, some embarrassment
EXEMPT FROM FEES
Mr. Baldwin, though retiring from I understand the Premiership, does not intend to
ours give up ministerial office.
in the Cabinet as an "elder statesmim" and adviser.
I think you will agree that the supervision of car parks under our control has been well carried out, and there is no doubt that pilferage has been greatly reduced as a
sult.
*lu
A certain member of this Associa tion raised two points for the con- sideration of the Committee:
(1)
That all bleycles be licensed, as is the case in Shanghai. (2) That facilities be granted by the authorities for obtaining at Tsim Sha Tsui car Ucences Police Station.
that arganizations similar to
Ile will become Lord Privy Seal have been established. I hope that means will be taken to bring them or Lord President of the Council, and
Will
stay nto close contact with us.
In conclusion, I wish to express my
In addition to the announcement j. thanks to the Committee Members, the Hon. Sec
Hon. of his carldom in the Honours List, Secretaries, and the
assis- special order by the King will be Treasurer, for their valuable
during the
ssued, exempting Mr. Baldwin from year,
the fees and slamps on the Letters ow. Ladies and Gentlemen,
Sir Patent which usually involve the ton. Inspector of thanks propose a vote
a peerage in several William, and express our apprecia-
allhundreds of pounds. tion of his kindness, and let us
This course is being taken not wish him good health and prosperity. because Mr. Baldwin is short of
Sir William's Reply
con-money-the steel boom, in fact, hns Sir William first Replying gratulated the Association on its pre-made him a fately rich man again— sent financial position. It was the but as a recognition of his services bounden duty of every student from to the State.
of
to
of
SPITHEAD REVIEW
ADMIRALTY INVITATION TO M.P.8
The requests were referred to the General of Police. who refused both, giving as his rea- son
number of Jurge dealers and let out
that cyclists generally pointing out
prosecuted constantly were
regulations. traffic
the second request with
In the first inslags are kept by
o
breaches of
He refused
Q
that a very
"hire,
and
for
Sooners #ensing sub-olice in
regret and that it was not pos-
bad
arrangements
the issue been made for licences at the Central Police Station improvements
in 1935 and further were to be carried out in 1838,
The suggestion of the Government that silent zones should be instituted the nights in the Colony during
the University upon leaving to join and having joined to do what they could to help the mother Institution. he As. It was the Inst time which would speak to the members of the
para be stressed the Association, be
keeping it mount
sociations goingA
elsewhere. The Admiralty have informed especially
in Shanghai were very the Speaker that they are commencing at 11 p.m. received the tive and all these associations should
making arrangements for all be linked up into one.
Referring to his impending depar-Members of the House of Lords ture, Sir William said that it was his and House of Commons who so present intention to leave, and the desire to attend the Naval review Council had agreed to his leaving in at Spithead on May 20. December. He had spent thirteen years here and those years had been very pleasant.
In conclusion he again begged the Association to keep alive and not to allow its present enthusiasm to fall
away.
The following were the officers elected for the coming year:
President.-Dr. Li Shu Pul. Vice-President.-Mr. D. J. N.
Anderson.
Hon. Vice-President.-Sir William Hornell.
Hon. Secretary-Mr. Cheung Shul Tong.
should
COM- of 11
support of this Association, with the submission that they mence at 11.30
P.m. Instead The institution of speed limits Road to 20 m.p.. in Queen's urban areas to 30 m.p.h. also received for the co- Each Member will be entitled to support and we look two tickets, one for his own use and operation of the pedestrians in mak- Ing our roads safe by keeping as far the other to be used as he pleases.
The arrangements will melude as possible to the pavements or the special trains to and from, the port sides of the roads. of embarkation and meals on board cr on the trains throughout the day. There will be no charge.
Hon. Treasurer-M:. Chan Shu Fatt.
Committee-Miss Anna Ho, Dr. K D. Ling. Dr. F. I. Tecung, Messrs. W. A. Youngsaye, Chau In Nin and Lo Tung Fan.
The following officers were elected for the year: President, Mr. P. M. Hodgson; Vice-President, Mr. L. C. F. Bellamy; Committee: Messrs. J. Bousfleld, R. Mansacid, J. D. K. Danby, A. Nissim, A. Stevenson, W. N. T. Tom, H. G. Williams, T. B. Wilson, Rev. E. G. S. Upsdell, Major C. M. Manners; Secretaries and Treasurers, Messrs. Linstead & Davis,
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