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An Urgent Appeal to the Hongkong Public Crown Land Peng, Kuk Committee
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May 1st to 6th, 1939
REFUGEE CAMP. SCHOOLS CAMPAIGN
President:
Rt. Rev. Bishop Valtoria
Chairman:
At. Rev. Bishop Hall
Honorary Campaign Committee: His Honoor Sir A. MacGregor, Kt.
Hon. Mr. T. N, Chau
Hon. Sir Shopson Chow,
Ke, LLD.
Professor L. Forster, MA.
Miss Irene Ho-tung Ph.D.
Mr. Ho Kom Tong, O.BE.
Sir Robert Ho Tung, Kin LL.D.
Hon. Sir Robert Kotowall, Ki, CMG, LLD,
Hon. Mr. M. K. Lo
Mr. D. J. Sloss, C.B.E.
Dr. F. C. Woo, M.B.E.
Dear Sir or Badam,
Wo have more than five hundred akildron in each of the Urban and Rural Camps, and of this number, there is only room for two hundred in each school.
It is our earnost desire to raise auf- ficient funds to build and equip wooden huts, so that all the unfortunate children may be given a chance to learn something, which would enable them to become aolf-support- ing and worthy adults oventually.
Without your help we shall not be able to do this. Please send in a donation immediately.
Please send donations to:
Please
Thank you.
Yours faithfully,
Thom.
(Miss) E.Thom, H.A.
Voluntary Manager of Refugee Schools.
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Presenting the biggest values!
10TH ANNIVERSARY
Po
On 75-Year Opening Session
Leases
Because of the importance of the land base renewal question are presentative
the of
Telegraph called on the Secretary of the long kong Chamber of Commerce yester day to enquire whether the Chamber had further information to give as
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A meeting was held on Thursday at the Po Leung Kuk when the new committee assumed office,
Among those present were: Permanent Directors: Hon. Mr. T. N. Chau, Hon. Mr. M. K. Lo, Hon. Mr. Tam Woon-tong. Mr. Thomas Tam, Mr. Li Po-kwni,|
Preceding Directors: Mr. Chan Kam-por, Mr. Chan Lan-fong, Miss to the discussions which were said Kwok Fung-him. Ir. Fung Chi-ying, in the annual report to be proceed- Mr. Butnan Lam, Dr. P. S. LI, Mr. ing. Mr. M. F. Key said that a F. Y. Cheung. Special Committee of the Chamber
New Directors: Mr. Ngan Shing had not yet concluded its delibera-kwan (Chairman), Mrs. Ho Leung, tions and he could not make a state- Dr. T. Y. Li, Miss Irene Ho Tung.
ment.
Hongkong is under the lensehold Mrs. L. Gockchin, Mr. Wan Woan- system of land tenure, which obtains ching. Mr. Tong Yick-tong, Dr. Y. also in several other Colonies. The Piu-cheung.
T. Liu, Mr. Li Shing-chi, Mr. Kwok Mr. Leung Sik-mow length of leases has varied. The aldest teases were for 75 years, but and Mr. Kan Man. from 1940 to 1000 terms of 990
years
Hon. Mr. T. N. Chou, expressed were granted. From 1880 to 1808 thanks to the retiring directors for the policy was again 75 ycars, but having done their work so well from 1800 to the present day the under the exceptional circumstances standard lense has been 75 years, of last year. As the war still con- with an option of renewal for another tinued, he said, the circumstances 75 years. At the end of the first 75 would remain unchanged, and there years there is a revision of Crown fore he hoped that the new direc rent to the rate of the day,
tors would be able to meet with the Under the leasehold system, the situation with the same capability. land and the buildings upon it revert Mr. Chan Kam-por, retiring Chair
landlord (in this case the man, thanked the directors for their Crown) at the en
end of the least. support. Renewals are granted, however, on The Hon. Treasurer, Mr. Chan payment of a premium. It is con- Lan-fong, gave the annual financial sidered by the early 75-year lease-
Creport, showing total receipts for the holders that, because the later lense rear at $38,028,15, and expenditure holders have a term of 150
years the curly lessees should have their $31,010.20, leaving a credit bal-
ance of $7,011,88, lenses automatically extended for an-
The new chairman, Mr. Ngan ather 75 years, thus postponing for that length of time the premium Shing-kwan, assumed office with the which will be due at the end of the following speech:
years.
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75
and
the
Relations
Sino-American Cultural Society Formed
of the
COWAN AND BAILEY
Hotel Entertainers Return For Short Season
Cowan and Bolloy, Big popular entertainers who have thrilled Hong-
kong nudiences with their clever plano, songs and banjo routines are booked for a limited engagement_at the Hongkong Hotel, starting on Moy 10. The Hongkong Branch
These popular entertainers have Chinese-American Institute of Cul- turai Relations was formed at a been operating the famous Cocount social gathering held in the Peacock Grove Cafe in Singapore since they Room, Cafe Wiseman, yesterday. Inat appeared here and are taking The meeting was attended by a large a well earned vacation by coming gathering which included Sir Shou- to Hongkong before the opening of son Chow, Dr. C. T. Wang, former their new Cathay Cafe and Roof Chinese Ambussador to the United Garden which will be the most States, Mr. S. T. Bitting, Dr. Arthur beautiful night club in the Far East. Woo, Messra. W. Vinson Lee, Y. P Huang, Wallace Harper, and Mr. and
Cowan and his songs at the Plano Mrs. Percy Chen,
and Bailey with his dynamic banjo and droll personality will present The Chair was taken by Sir besides their floor show specialty, Shouson Chow. Mr. Paul Deitz, who consisting of latest numbers and song had been responsible for much of the hits and costume numbers that havo
them organising, read the constitution of won
fame and recognition the Institute, which was adopted everywhere, Individual table enter after a few slight amendments,
Jainment intimate in style and origin- The purpose of the Institute, itality. With hundreds of the latest sang hits at their command they sing was explained, was for the promo and play any song you wish for. This
on of cultural relations and to cul- tivate closer friendship between the new and Hongkong will welcome and the United it again as Cowan and Bailey were peoples of Chinn States. Among the activities of the the first in ever introduce it
Costume, numbers, such as Institute are the conduct of rescarchi and study on toples pertaining to the Roman Senators, Cleopatra, Spring cultural development of both coun- Beautiful Spring, The Flower Girls. tries; the issue of publications on The Cowboys, etc., will be new to cultural, political, economic and Hongkong audiences and will bring social topics of interest to both a thrill and many a laugh, countries; to give support to such On May 16 Cowan and Balicy will undertakings as may be of mutual be joined by Estelle Cowan, interest; hold regular and special popular Mistress of Ceremonies, who meetings, as well as social gatherings. Is bringing from America an intimate revue of Hollywood stars and beau- Membership is open to any person ties. The entire Cowan and Bailey of Chinese or American nationality residing in Hongkong. The Institutu ovuc Co. will appear at the Hong- derives its revenue from membership kong Hotel on May 19. tees, and any contributions or dona- tions. The cost of membership par annum is $5.
the
the
AMERICAN VISITORS Newspaperman and Wife On Empress of Japan
of
Wo greatly appreciate the encour- Or Equal Standing
agement which Mr. Chau and Mr. The official view is understood to Chan have given us. The work of be that 75-year leaseholders and 75
Mr. Deltz said that many of the were at plus 75 year leaseholders cannot be the Po Leung Kuk is to protect
women and children who are in dis- members of the Institute considered in different categories, nor tress. I am most fortunate in hav- present residing in the Colony, and can the one be considered more far-ing the support of my colleagues and were formerly of Shanghal, and the had been tunate than the other. The 75-year
Mrs. Ho Leung, who is one of the branch of the Institute
The Erapress of Japan yesterday erholder, who bought his Icase in previous directors, and I feel sure formed in order to allow the peoplea 1885,
pald what he considered she will be able to give us the best of China and America to get together, brought an interesting couple in Mr.
as they had done in the northern Colin Miller, assistant Manager fair price for the enjoyment of that of support.
city. The headquarters of the In- the Des Moines Register and Tribune for 75 years, and the 75 plus
Under present circumstances the stitute were
and his young wife. 75-year leaseholder, who bought his
Chungking and New Syndicate, lease after 1808, also paid a fair population of Hongkong is steadily York, and the President of the latter Envying Easterners their long leave was Mr. Henry L. Sumson, former opportunities, they are crushing a price but higher, because of the increasing, therefore I feel that the
round trip on the Japan into their population of the Kuk will increase United States Secretary of State. longer tent extensions to present 75- well.
six In that case
vacation. I hope the
weeks Officers elected at the mecting Mr. Miller was reticent in his eo leaseholders without the pay-directors will continue to favour $ Government, S.CA. and permanent
were-Hon Presidents: Mme. Sun views on Eastern conditions, his ex- ment of premiums would be con-
Yat-sen and. Dr. C. T. Wang;
perience, having necessarily been. ferring on them a benefit at the with their help
briel He said, however, that the new Chairman, Mr. Ngan expense of the general community,
Executive Committee: President, American conception of conditions in according to the official view, The Shing-kwun, is the Managing Direc- Sir Shouson Chow; Vice-Presidents, the East was far from correct.
of the China Motor Bus Co.,
Messrs. S. Bitting and Y. L. Lee; process might conceivably end in a wholesnie demand for freehold lenses, Ltd. During past years he has vern General Secretary, P. K. Chu Chincter than you expected?" he was ask- for at the end of the 75 plus 75-year generous energetic supporter of varl Secretary,
charitable organisation leases, acting on this precedent, those us
In 1927 he was the Roy Larcher. The dve Chairmen might ask for a 999 years community. lease, and at the end of the 000 Chairman of the Kwong Wah Hos- the Membership, Research, Publicity, years carry the point further and re-pital, 1831 Chairman of the Tung Social Service and Programme Com- Wat Hospitals and in 1932 was mittees were Messra, A., J. Campbell, quest freehold leases.
Chen Pin-ho, Percy Chen, R. Strong There is no question of one party made a Justice of Peace.
and W. Yinson Lec. Messrs. Albert ning more fortunate in the period
Yuen, T. B. Wilson and Walter H, during which the leases were taken
Chen were elected members of the Committee,
year
holders
The initial premiums must have| been in equity
4
The
Lu;
"Do you find them worse or bat-
cd.
in the Secretary, Paul Deltz; Hon. Treasurer,
of "Just different," he replied, guard-
but.
the tenure of ROBBERS ENTER FLAT those lenses. What has happened la
かちゃ
that certain leaseholders have failed Alleged Member of Gang to make provision for the
Sent for Trial during their of renewal holdings, and the amount of that
Chan Ho-ylu, 21, shop assistant, premium now appears high. Several leaseholders, however, have already was committed for trial for armed at agreed to pay the premium and in- robbery by Mr. T. J. Houston creased Crown rents, and to refund the Central Magistracy yesterday. them would involve a considerable Chan is alleged to have been one of a gang of three men concerned in a sum of money,
robbery in King Kwong Street, when Happy Valley, on April 23, As regards the 990-year lease-money and jewellery valued at $347 hokiers, and there are quite a few, official opinion is that it would only was stolen.
T
Act Quickly
HARIRAM'S
51, Nathan Road, Kowloon,
999-Year Leasts
be a profitable venture for. Govern-
Chan was arrested in Wanchal on
ment to buy them out if the com- April 23 by one of the victims, who pald were less than the Was travelling in a tram and sald she recognised him walking in the
We value of the lands,
Government has already publicly street.
Evidence of an Identification announced its willingness to renew
rade was given by Mr. L. An leases on payment of the value of the Searle, Assistant Superintendent of renewal, except, of course, where
that Chan was victims quite
land
may be needed for n publle Police, who stated
picked out by the purpose.
ensily The facts of the present case in: Hongkong could best be represented,
Cheng Sau-ying, 27, woman, sald according to the official view, by she returned to her house about 4 when the door supposing two leaseholders in ad- p.m. on April 23,
She Joining houses had leases for five and was opened to her by a man who
Under threatened her with a pistol. seven years respectively.
these circumstances it would hardly saw two others armed with knives be reasonable for the one, at the end and recognised Chan as the man who with of five years, to ask for an extension took her handbag, containing $20 in
and a gold ring set of two years because his neighbour money,
three diamonds from her Anger.
After boing gagged with an orange
cubicle
had a simply two years on his lease.
1.
simply matter of contracts, and a piece of cloth, she was bound
Watc
and contracts expiring.
with her
The present position of Icase-and put into a holders is that at the expiration of mother-in-law, niece, and amah.
A chance encounter led to Chan's their terms, the land goes back to the Crown if the terms of renewal; arrest two days later. As she was are not mat.
travelling in a tram, she said she saw a man who looked like one of the robbers, walking in the street. TOWN LACKS LABOUR She immediately alighted and on having a close look, recognised him, MARBLEHEAD, Mass, She caught hold of his jacket but Although boat building is the only he broke loose and ran away, only industry left here, when expert work must be done it is necessary to send to be arrested by three pedestrians. Ip Mun-tun, 07, widow, said she out of town for workmen. There- fore, it is proposed that a course in was in the house at 3.30 p.m. when boat building be introduced into the three men entered the house on the high school manual training depart pretext of delivering a parcel. The
robbers seized, her and bound her. ment.
Those elected to the Advisory
edly,
CIVILIAN FLIERS GET AID
TOLEDO, O. The Civilian Air Reserve, into
Board were: Dr. Y. M. Chien, Dr. which Toledo amateur pilots, owners S. N. Chau, Hon. Hsu Shih-ying, Dr. of aircraft and students of aviation Li Shu-pul, Dr. Shu Hsing-tso, Dr. have pooled their resources for study T. C. Tal, Dr. Arthur Woo, Mesars, and development of flying, has been P. N. Chung, S. S. Church, C. M. assured of old from the Federal civi under the new Gee, W. Harper, William Hunt, government, Tsuyen Pel, H. S. Mok and P. L Sin.aeronautics"authority training plan,
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