Monday,
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
April 28, 1941.
Sunday
April 20
Protected Areas. In a nutilention in "Government Gazette is stated that under the Defence Regulations and In the Interests of defence the premises described below have been, declared protected places by His Excellency the Governor and no person shall enter or be on the premines withorities mission of the Military
The premises referred to are: Thur whole land area to the north and path leading nurth-eastward of the from Tytam Gop to Pottinger Gap aandh on to Big Wave Bay and bounded i the north by Sai Wan Cemetery and the coastline from Skl Wan to Cape Collinson but excluding the villages of Sai Wan and Little Sal Wan, on the cast by the coastline from Cape Collin Wave. Day, and on the west and nurth- weat by faland Road.
Hongkong News of the Week
April 21
Monday
Badminton. The badminton senior singles semi-final between K. W Choy and F. Koh at Kowloon Cricket Club to-night was most disappointing. Chey did not appear until almost half an hour after the scheduled time, and the match did not come up to expectations, being too one-sideri.
Choy, who is strong favourite for the title; enhanced his prospects con- siderably by the way he trounced 15-1. his opponent, winning 15-2, Ilis famous smashes, which are pro
bly the fastest in the Colony, and
again strokes were
In
were
A Page For
For The Evacuees
Just before the final whistle when Lee Wal-tong, taking a kick for u foul, sent the ball direct to the Macao goal, but Santos dived full length to effect a brilliant save,
Teams were: ilangkong.
Bankler: Roughley, Tsang Chung-wan; Pope, Lau Hing- choi, Maxwell; Fowler, Howlett, Hendy, Lee Wai-tong (Capt.), Hau Ching-to.
Macao Santos: Chiu Fu, Cordova; Collaco (Capt.), Alrosu; Soust, Leung Shui-wa, Guerriero, Carvalho, Gomes, In Pou-tout.
Review Of The Principal Topics April 20 To April 26
Wednesday
April 24
Thursday
aequent to his investigation conducted recently, was tabled at Legislative
Pallanthropist's Gift. A gift of $58,- Council this afternoott 000 by Mr J. E. Joseph, the well-known philanthropist, and landowner of Hong-
menced.
His principal recommendations are
1
The catablishment as soon as posal-
Saturday
kong, hna made possible the construc- given in briet below: tion of a new wing as an extenulon to the Po Leung Kuk, in Leighton Hill ble of a Thongkong Harbour Trust. Rond, work on which hos already com The widening of Connaught Road from its junction with Queen Victoria The extension will cover an area of Street by reclamation
Street to Its junction with Queen over 110,000 square feet, and will be plers constructed in lieu of the existing and 13 new used exclusively for the housing piers which would be demolished. young children. Incorporated in the plans of the building, which is a two- Reclamation, with new piers in front. storey structure, will be numerous re-from the Junction of Connaught Rond commendations by
Director of with Queen Victoria Street to the
April 26 Medical Services, the Hon, Dr P. S. junction of Connaught Road with Selwyn-Clarke.
Murray Rand.
Roosevelt's Son In HK.—That Negotiations be opened for the re- for the Marine Corps, under orders
was here ps an
"observer" the Po Leung Kuk for a long time, moval of the Royal Naval Depot from from headquarters in Washington,
all to some loosevelt,
the
son to the north-eastern arm of Big courtcraft, coupled with a Judicial times owing to deterioration due to hands of Mme H. Evelle, who played available after completion of the ex- Avenue in Kowloon.
The land area comprising the whole of D'Aguilar Peninsu south, of a fine
nd-
running cast and west through the keenly a number of long rallies, vocates the use of such blocks Instead and friends, who, judging by the
road junction at Windy Gap.
being
at
same other
he
that Captain James President
Quips By "Argus"
With Acknowledgments The A.R.P. Census discovered twenty thousand street sleepera. Well, let's build a railway.
Told to abandon lipstick or her uniform, a war worker preferred her lipstick. A pout turn, this miss,
In the evening, the visitors were at which Mr entertained to dinner decep and though Koh did
his Luciano Martins, President of the
Mr Joseph has been a benefactor of best he was undoubtedly up against Macan Football Interport Committee, an opponent who was vastly superior, presented them with a pennent fu
and his latest gift of $50,000 brings his its present position on the west side was total donations to the Institution to of the Kowloon Peninsula As a result of this difference in honour of the occasion.
New A.R.r. Scheme. Concrete. was uninteresting,
over $80,000, as the sum of $30,000 was other suitable site.
Roosevelt's play, the match
given by Mr Joseph towards the bull- Immediate reclamation work eldest son, would reveal during an Choy maintained the initiative and block walls, eight feet high, are be-
ding fund of the Leighton Till premises. Mongkok Tsui, Yau Tong Wan, and Interview with the Press shortly often eught his opponent wrong- ing erected between the pillars sup-
April 23
There has been a inrge increase in Taun Wan. Gradual reclamation nt after his arrival in the Colony footed with some brilliant trick shots, porting the first floor verandahs and
to-day, Dance Recital. Though on a much the number of Inmates of the Po Leung Ngau Tau Kok, while everything that came overhead at the corners of the Supreme Court
Consideration be given to the re- he spashed with remarkable speed building in place of the sandbag smaller scale than usual, and with Kuk during the inst two years, and at
Captain Roosevelt was accompanied protection used formerly. The area out the customary spectacular en- present the daily average is between moval of the Air Fort to
200 ond 250. The building was place, such as the New Territories. by Major Gerald Thomas, U. S. and accuracy.
exteresting game was seen thus enclosed will be used as an air sembles, the dance recital by the originally intended to accommodate be Removal of the rallway station
semf-toul, In rail shelter, with sufficient accom- pupile of the George Goncharoff tween 150 and 200 at the most, and to Hawloon from its present site be con- for Chungking to see Generalissimo at Marine Corps. He expects to leave in the junior singles
School of Dance at the Helena May day, owing to the overcrowded condi- sidered at some suitable future time. which A. L. Fisher defented J. Odell, modation for about 2,000 people.
Chiang Kai-shek within the next two When elreumatauces require, a new Since the sandbags were first put Institute to-day proved most enjoy- lions, many girls have had to be sent 15-10. 15-3. Both players
to the Refugee Camps,
vehleular terry be estabilshed with nor three days, and his stay in Chung- fairly evenly matched, and Fisher's in place around the building they able.
of better have had to be renewed two or three the result
With the increased accommodation Pler opposite Marsh Road in Hongkong king is expected to last about three Musical arrangements were in the
And another pler opposite Gillies or four days. Further movements victory was
of strokes. Fisher ted exposure to sun and rain.
Patrick Wong Wins. Lacking the The installation of concrete blocks the works of well known masters, tension, it is possible that the Direc- throughout and although there was a
on the lines of an Industrial home, courage and determination to offer the the is being supervised by Captain C. C. with St A. Alsey (violin) and L. tors may develop the Po Leung Kuk bigger difference in points in
Cpl. L.. Edge ('cello).
and try and teach the giris some kind cast resistance after rallying maini- ficently in the first'set when the cores was actually more A. Hobbs, Architect of the Air Raid it
The hall was packed with parents of occupation or trade. second set,
contested then the first, there Precautions Department, who
Harbour Master Retires. It is under- were setted at 14, M. P. Yoong threw Lat Comdr George Franels Away what hopes he had of entering of sundbags not only from an econo- "pplause, found the dancing very stood K. W. Choy doubles, In the mixed That part of Chung Am Kok Penia-
and Director of Air Services, who is Kowloon Cricket Club in-night when Mrs Castro defeated Patrick mateal point of view but also from much to their liking. It was certain- Hole, R.N. (Retired), Harbour Master the senior badminton championship of
ly of a very high standard. and Kula bounded on the west by West Bay.
Ten per cent of the proceeds is now in Australia on leave, will not be Patrick II Wong, holder. won in on the north by the ridge between Wong and Miss Ribeiro, 15-7, 15-8. the safety angle.
It is pointed out that although the
Choy, University, in the Arai, South Bay and West Bay, on the east Choy and Wong were seen in some
health. He relires on pension.
Yoong was the more polished and Comdr Hole entered the Civil Ser- by a line cumming 100 yards to the interesting duels, but the latter had initial cost of erecting blocks may be to be donated to the South China returning to the Colony, for reasons of straight sets and will now meel K.. W. CRst of the military road prolonged at rather bad luck. a number of his more than in the ease of sandbags, Morning Post War Fund.
The Arst part of the programme vlee with the Government of Ceylon brought off some amazing shots in the
to a display its casternmost point to Stanley Bay. shots just getting beyond the base- there will be a considerable saving
by the on March 31, 1910, when he was ap-irst set when he rallied from 3.10 und on the south by the ses
line. Of the women, Mrs Castro was in the long run for, apart from the was devoted
opening with a pointed Assistant Master Attendant, down to 5-11. 7-12, 11-13 and setted at The whole of Brick Hill Peninsula
fact that frequent renewals of the smaller children,
Pas d'Ensemble by Claire Van Colombo. A year later he assumed 14. With service in hand he ind 2-0 Mine in the three up. Wong staged a come. duties Wylick, Francoise
Evelle,
Officer-in-Charge, including the whole of the military the stcndler.
The junior singles semi-final be- blocks will be unnecessary, the
Ghilene road and bounded on the north by
er Sweeping. in Colombo, in addition to back, however, and went out at 3-2 tween T. S. Young and D. Chelliah penditure on the blocks will be re- Wyli Island Road and the military road
that post or 17-16. Cecelia prolonged at its westernmost point to was not played beenuse of the illness coverable later as the concrete can Ubaghs, Janine Uboghs, Janet Perry his other duties, and held
Irene Zindel, Priscilla Fung,
Yoong's powerful wrist-work and be used for some other purpose.
until April, 1919, when he was, fazel- the sea, on the west and south by of the latter.
Chu, Murion Shin, and Barbara Tam. fed as Private Secretary and Acting amazing recoveries from fierce smuch- Aberdeen Channel, and on the east by
Lost. Interpori
Mucao defeated The use of concrete blocks lessens Claire Van Wyllek, who offered two ADC. to the Governor of Ceylon. In ing by Wong gave the crowded house Deep Water Bay.
the danger of collapse of the pro- solo Bay matur rond near Little lungkung Interport Football match played at tection wall. The bottoms of sand- solos during the evening-a Chopin October of that year he resumed duties thrill after thrill. His cleverly dis
That portion of the Deep Water Hongkong by one goal to nil in an
variation, and a spirited Russinn an Assistant Master Attendant, Colom- guised change of pace often decsived bags will rot no matter what pre dance north-east of Shousan Hill running ap- Macao to-day.
the mis- and south- west and lying between two notice threat eller ball control, Macao cautions are taken, and when the dance to music by Dvorak-stole the bo. In January, of 1921, he neted on Wong and this was mainly responsible proximately north-east
constantly in the opening lower sandbags burst support to the show, as far as the children's section several occasions as Master Attendant for his rally. Yoong mnde
poised, and Joint Police Magistrate, and on take, however, of under-estimating and victory in the first set and then went bourds marked "Protected Places and stages and Carvalho was extremely, upper layers weakens and the whole sincere, and completely delightful: July 2, 1922, he was gazetted as Master Wang and dropped an easy point fur
falls. It will be unlucky on three occasions with only wall eventually
Another youngster who shows dis. Attendant; Colombo and Galle.
completely to pieces. recalled that some four
Joint Police Magistrate, Colombo. to beat. Bankier
Wong forged into a lead of 10-2 in dend it talent is little Francoise Evelle, the body of
Comdr Hole's appointment to Hong the months ago Hongkong
light arrived in the Colony on July 24 the the Impression that he offensive, and Fowler, Howlett and Chinese was found buried beneath Little Shepherd Dance to kong dates from July 13, 1924, and he the second set before Yoong, who gase
sandbags which collapsed at the music by Debussy was Lee Wai-tong missed narrowly.
hearted, captivating plece of work. same month. He was first appointed gone over quickly and made a miser- There was no score in the Arst Central Fire Station.
Other children who took part were a member of the Legislative Council, able effort to return the shuttle, scored Ai present, no other work similiar Patricia Trang, Grela Lo, Rosemary. Hongkang, en January 17, 1928, and on his first ace.
Even then Yoong scored only half and after the interval, Hongkon
February 23 was appolated Director of nontainct pressure mostly from the to that which is being carried out at Lo, and Jure Summers.
Ann Mansfield
pro- Air Services. On May 5, 1931. Comdr Wong's own errors except for one fine right flank, where Fowler was pro- the Supreme Court is being under-
opened the other Governmnet around However, Macao opened taken minent. the scoring when Carvalho pene- buildings, but there is a scheme for amme for the adults with an inter- Hole left Hongkong for Simla to attend duel at the net which terminated in trated the Hongkong defence and the erection of similar walls on pretation of Chopin's Prelude No. 7, the shipping conference as head of the a brilliant drop-shot which left Wong followed by a smooth tango by Lara Hongkong Delegation and returned on standing. Wong won the second sei
in after conceding two more aces, last 14. His
Appointment Bankier pavements under the verandahs of Tesar and Hugh Goldie, a really Hongkong was
Junior doubles. dated September 4.
semi-final.-C. sent in a ne shot which
private houses in certain residential beautiful piece of work.
1039, when he was appointed Controller Pereira and A. E. Xavier (Recreio) made a gallant attempt to save.
Detaining beat T. E. Young and K. Fung (Chinese Pat Pasco added to her triumplis of Water Transport and Hongkong had a chance to equalise areas.
with her presentation of Brahms' Oficer. He left the Colony on leave Y.M.C.A.) 15-12, 15-8.
Senior singles, semi-final.-Patriek H. *Czardas ** a vividly satisfying inter early this year. pretation, for which she was called
Comdr Holu's successor has-not-been-Wong-holder-(Chinese-Y.M.C.Abeat M. P. Yoong (University) 17-10, 15-3, upon to give the only encore of the appointed.
Mixed doubles. semi-Anal.-P. K. evening.
Port Development. A comprehensive
the future control and Hooi and Miss Ulian Khoo (University) report on In complete contrast, but particu- development of the port of Hongkong, beat M. A. Oliveira and Miss M. Silva 450 Inrly
enjoyable was the exquisite 400 rendition of Fibich's "Poeme"
all fic land within fifty yards on either side of that portion of the roml. Favourite Walks Barred
These areas comprise several pur-
tions of the south of the Island which for long have been favourite picnic spots. The pathway from Tytam Gap and Pollinger Gap to the slopes above Big Wave Bay has been popular walk for many years. The Chung Am Kok peninsula near Stanley has been another favourite walk; and the road to Cape D'Agultur polist, from Windy Gop, has always had its devotees.
All these areas, however, have now been included in the Colony's defences, and for at least a year have been partly protected by barbed wire fenc
Ing
The-reference to a mutor road near Deep Water Bay affects a military road Jending to portion of the Shuuson 1
ostale.
On enquiry, it is learned from the Colonial Secretary that the restrictions do not in the least affect the use of Rond itself; nor the netual Island bathing benches ut Shek-G At the usual means of access thereto.
Talpo Road Reconstruction. Steady progress is bring maintained on the reconstruction of the Taipo Road, and the work now in hand extends from 10 Smuggler's Prince Edward Road Gap Road and is the first section of u scheme eventually to extend to Sheung Shul, suid Mr A. B. Purves, Director of Public Works
The section from Prince Edward Road to the junction of Taipo Road and Castle Peak Road is being surfaced 23,000 square with concrete, about yards having been laid, while the re mander la of tarred muradain on 4 pitched foundation.
The total cost of this work is esti mated at $380,000 and it is expected that this will be completed In August of this year.
The excavation of approximately 150,000 cubic yards of earth and a con siderable quantity of rock is entailed on the hill section, that is, from Castle Peak Road to Smuggler's Gap Road, where the number of curves will be reduced from 42 to 20 and the length shortened by over a quarter of a mile. All the curves on the hili section have · been super-elevated and pre transl tional. The maximum gradient is one In 14.
The concrete section is now prnetic- ally complcted while about three- quariera of the hill section is now re- ceiving its surface cant, The widths of the roads concreted are 15 feet and 50 feet; the hill section being generally 22 feet with one five foot foot-path.
Crown Land Scarce. Crown Land Available for sale in urban districts is becoming so scarce that Government has decided to insist on more intensive development In regard to land required for factory development, said the Director of Pubile Works, the Hon. Mr A. B. Purves.
then
took
April 22
up
Tuesday
Monster Raffle Figures. The pro- cects of the Monster Rame in aid of the Bomber Fund, amounting to $86,- the 459.20.
over to were handed Fund to-day. A cheque for that amount, signed by Messrs Linstead and Davis, the Honorary Supervisors.. which was sent to the Chairman of
issue.
Messrs Linstead und Davis have also drawn up the following schedules giving details of the sales of tickets, and Incidental expenses:
Compradore Dept.—wages at selling shroffs and men employed In checking. chopping. and Issuing Rafle tickets Sundry expenses
Wages and refreshment for troops in charge of drums at Peninsula Hotel Erecting indicator board at
Peninsula Hotel Services of stenographer, clerks and runners; pos- Lages, stationery and in- cidentals
$525.00
17.80
$537,80
Wing On Co. Ltd. B. A. T. Sundry Sales
ex
five or
Was concerned.
She was
July
35
by prepared by Sir David Owen sub- (Recreio) 15-10, 13-18; 15-4.
750 Peggie Scotcher and Hugh Goldie.
Mrs Ernest To's contribution was beautiful Chopin waltz.
The programme concluded
Scotcher, Pat Pasco,
with
Lara
Total sales
Counterfulls not returned
Total issue
Consular Changes.
87,620
50
PCKLY
Goldie in Mischa Livitzky's "Par de
Mr Addison E. Cing."
07,700 Tesar, Ann Mansfield and Hugh
visit the Son
were,
the
Smith was at the organ.
Friday
Blood
Donors. The
wanted the
Director
on
C.
The large Government votes for the air raid tunnels are almost exhausted. Couldn't. Government salt one of them and leave the rest to human nature?
Somebody wants to get in touch with people who saw a very un- usual spectacle in Tytam Bay. It he means that green-headed turtle, there's DD mystery. It he is snooting at the stout lady, he'd better be careful.
One man's meal is another man's polson, and your telephone is another man's wrong number.
The man who'd try to take ad- vantage of a young girl's in- cad. Now nocence used to be a he's an optimist,
Now that we have a training college for teachers all that we need are come-back courses for
fathers.
. Mr Matsuoka
visit wants to America to talk peace. Good Idea, That should carry us over July.
Quite a number at our residents are retiring to Australia. Well. II you know a better 'ole,
The great problem in planning our harbour development is that space in the Government's pigeon holes has become limited.
being Hurricane lamps are brightly advertised. We seem de- termined to give the Black-Out Department a severe pain in the
•
In Londbu, a girl filing her A.T.S. (Auxiliary Territorial Service) registration binnk stated that the colour, of her hair was "temporary."
1
*
According to the A..P. census, there are only about 8,000 British subjects in Hongkong-except, of course, for rah rah purposes.
at St
of 11.
On the outbreak of the 1914-18 war, April 25
neck. Mr Cressall became a Lieutenant in Teachers' Training College. Bull Anti-T.B. Work. The magnitude of the British Guiana Militia Infantry and the Hongkong War Effort Committee. Southard, American Consul-General Major C. M. Manners, was forwarded la Hongkong, accompanied by Mrs and equipped at cost of $325,000 the the problem facing the Anti-Tuber- served as Captain with the British to Mr B. Wylie as General Manager Southard, left the Colony to-day for new Tenchers' Training College at the calosis Association was emphasised by West Indies Regiment in East Africa of the South China Morning Test, the United States on a well-earned corner of Bonham Road and Eastern the President, Ilon. Dr P. S. Selwyn- and Palestine from 1015 to 1918, being Ltd, under whose ausplees the Bam- holiday of from three to four months. Street, was officially opened to-day by Clarke, at the annual meeting of the awarded the Milltary Cross.
Governor, Sir Association' to-day.
After the war, Mr Cressall returned ber Fund is being conducted, and While in the United States, Mr and Excellency the
Geoffry Northcote, by whose name the Illa Excellency the Governor pre- acknowledgment is made in the list Airs Southard will
sided and addressed the meeting, which to British Gulona and was once more of subscriptions published in this Francisco Fair, New Orleans, Cincin magnificent structure will be known.
A large and distinguished gathering was well attended. The turn in the attached to the Police. He passed his nati, Washington. D.C., and Louisville, attended the ceremony, and after a war last May, he said, led to the post-nal law examination in 1921 and was Kentucky, which is Mr, Southard's T. R. Rowell, the Principal, had given ponement of the creation of a standing cuter to the bar at Gray's Inn in 1923. home town.
an account of what the alms and ob Commission which would have the After occupying various positions in His Ex-same function and duty in the much the Police und Judicial departments of As from yesterday and during the Jects of the College
wider fields as the Hongkong And the Colony, he eventually rose to be Importance of period of Mr Southard's furlough, Mr cellency stressed.
post he acted as Chairman of several orders from Washington, he said. Hoyal Commissions. John H. Bruins, Senior Consul, will proper teaching. He said that it was T.B. Association, but he hoped before Chief Stipendiary Magistrate, in which after Chungking would be subject to Miss Gloria Yee Marrită. Thero Referring to the scheme for a Sann- be in charge of the United States Government's duty to make sure that long to set the scheme going.
the training given to the teachers of torlum and the expenditure involved,
Mr Cressall went to Pulestine as was EL pretty wedding Consulate in Hongkong.
its future citizens was "Ilberal", and the President said that it was desirable senior British Magistrate it 1931 and John's Cathedral to-day, when Mr S. Kimura, the new Japanese that freedom must be the dominant that a larger membership should be Consul, who will succeed Mr T. Oda, principle in the teacher's approach to secured, apart from generous donations as appointed to the District Court Miss Gloria Joyce Yee
Babington Path, became the bride of is expected to arrive in the Colony his task, for only in free conditions can and legneles, if these plans were to in 1033.
Mr. Herbert Olio Kees, of 40C, Blue mind or body grow right and strongly. bear fruit. on April 28.
of Pool Road. How the College came into existence Wedding The wedding took place Medical Services announces that such Dies In Sydney. News was re-
St John's Cathedral to-day
Dean J. L. Wilson officiated at the ceived to-day In Hongkong of the was explained by Mr C. G. Sollis, at
Director of Education, who thanked of Mr Robin Hervey nake and Miss satisfactory response has been re death in Sydney, Australia, of Mr His Excellencs for the keen interest Phyllis Mary leslam. The Rev. Cyril Ceived to the appeal for blood donors ceremony, and the bride was given 140.00 Edward, wife of Mr D. S. Edward, he had taken in education in Hong- Brown officiated, and Mr J. I M. recently made in these columns, that a away by her brother Mr James Yes. large waiting list has been prepared the little Misses Patricia Sin and an engineer of the Public Works De kong.
The bride is the only daughter of Mr and no further offers can be accepted Dorothy Ching were bridesmaids. 58.00 Bartment, Hongkong.
St George's Day. To-day being St The late Mrs Edward,
The bride is the daughter of Mr who had George's Day, a wreath was laid by the and Mrs G. F. Haslam, of Heatherhead, until further notice. The staff avail- been ill for some time prior to her president and senior Past President of Surrey, England. They wore former- able to man this new service is necess
Brily limited, and their hands are full and Mrs David James Yee, of Aus- death, was on evacuce from the St George's Society at the Hongkong ly residents of Hongkong,
Wearing a gown of white tribute silk taking blood from donors and prepar- tralia, while the bridegroom is the
son of the late Mr Otto Kees. Colony.
Cenotaph, in the presence of members Annie Black. The death of the Committee and other members and tulle vell, the bride looked lovely ing the wet plasma,
na she walked up the aisle escorted
Those wishing to make this valuable Following the ceremony, a recep- and
by Mr A. 8. Mackichan, by whom she While Rock, British of the Society.
the Her bouquet was contribution in Mr F. C. Hall (President) and Mr was given 'away, $1.160.80 Columbia, on March 31, of Mrs Annie
of tion was held at the Gloucester Hotel, freesias and orange humanity, should not be discouraged attended by hosts" of "relatives and Elizabeth Black, at the age of 85 H. R. D. Hancock (senior Past Pre composed of
on account of the temporary 'stoppage, fritids. The Mimen Ruby Cockburn and it is stated. A. further publle notice The late Mrs Black was ident) laid the wreath comprising a blossoms, years.
white background with the red St stipulated in the Conditions of Sale of Star Ferry. Hongkong Wharf $23,087 formerly Mrs Robinson, wife of a George's Cross; others in attendance Allson Black, as bridesmaids wore pale will appear as soon as the present Appointments Mr D. Kempton Giman & Company Ltd. (Wine well-known solicitor in the Colony being. Mr L. C. F. Bellamy, the Iton. blue musiin frocks, with veil trimmed waiting list of donors has been reduced has been appointed to be on Acting
Department)
11,370 some years back...
Mr C. G. Alabaster, Lieut. Col. II. B. floral coronets. They carried bouquets to reasonable proportions.
Sub-Lieutenant in the Hongkong 10.015 Badminton Results. Sparkiing bad- L. Dowbiggin, the Hon. Mr S. H. of yellow carnations.
The bridegroom; who is the elder Readers may recall that over 10,000 Naval Volunteer Force with effect 7,000 was witnessed at Kowloon Dodwell, the lion. Mr T. E. Pearce, Mr
Cricket Club 4,500 Anals of the-night when the semi- E. Cock nad Mr J. K. Bousfeld (Past son of Mr and Mrs J. A. Blake, of volunteer donors came forward in the from April 3. {
Mr J. D. McClatchle has been re- men's senior and junior Presidents), and Messrs W. A. Corneil, Ventnor, Isle of Wight, was attended north-western district of London alone
last year.*;
assigned from the Combatant Group 4.400 doubles and women's doubles were 0. G. Wood, P. B. Cassidy, J. D. Danby, by Mr F. J. Robinson as best man.
After the reception, which was held 3051 held. The outstanding feature was G. Miskin, A. EL, Penn and V. C.
at the Hongkong Club, Mrs. Blake
1.O. Amistaria Diamiazed. Two Eur- to the General Group for Essential 2,450 the elimination of Patrick H. Wong Labrum (Committee members).
changed into a blue and white print- opean and one Chinese Assistant Im Services of the Hongkong). Defence Owing to the inclement weather, It Chinese
as well BN Y.M.C.A.
four Roservo. migration Officers AU,
New Paime Judge. Mr Paul Ewar Chinese general 410 and
assistants. In the
The following persons have been (holders)
in the senior doubles at was not possible to give the band elk dress with white accessories. hands of K. W. Chay and K coneert which had been arranged for. Francis Cresnall has arrived in Hong" Department were suddenly rellaved-of permitted to quit the Hongkong
B.
afternoon ол the the
Hongkong kong, to take up his appointment their duties to-day, it was learned 1,703 the
Pulsne Judge in the Supreme Court 1,000 Low (University).
Lee, Deputy Im- Defence Reserve: Women's doubles Miss M. M.
Mr Cressall is taking the place of the from Mr J. H. B.
migration Officer.
Mr. E. R. Butcher, with effect Into Mr Justice R. E. Lindsell. 1,000 Silva and Miss M. A. Xavier bent
Mr. Cressali wax one of the tour
Mr Lee said that he could, not give from April 1. Brush Presidents of the District Court, Palestine.
Mr. H. L N. Ascough, with effect He was born In 1803 and any reason for the dismissals,
could furnish the from April 18. was educated at Cranielgh School. He when asked if he entered the Civil Bervice in 1011 when names of those concerned he replied he was posted to Belilah Guiana and that they would probably be published Mr A. V. Lyen and Me F. F.
In the "Government Gazsile.! attached to the Police.
Martin, with effect from: April 28,
In effect this means that In future bigher Building Covenants will be
land Intended for factory development,
Particulars of Salem'
At present many factories consist of one storey buildings and often a large Hongkong Jockey Club portion of the lol in retained as an
open yard.
Clubs
bs and Associations
Gloucester Hotel
It is recognised that one storeyed The Hongkong Hotel factories requiring considerable yard space must still be catered for, but the Peninsula Hotel Intention now is that much concerns South China Morning Post must go farther afield where land is Dairy Farm (Kowloon) more plentiful and cheaper.
Cricket
Beason Ends. Kowloon
Cricket Club's Second Division League
2nd Bn, Royal Scots Lane Crawford Lid. 1st
Br
The Middlesex
champions drew with the Rext in a Replicaw!!
friendly cricket match at Kowloon, H.M.S.
Cricket Club to-day.
The champlons batted first and were all out for 180, W. L. Rapley contribul- Ing 47 The Club probably missed a win through failing to declare early In the afternoon, for the Rent and stili a wicket to spare when stumps were drawn. They had then made 04, 30 of which wore from byen.
Chino Emporium Ltd. The Sun Co, Ltd, The Sincere Co., Ltd. Services-other Units Canton-A.P.C.,
Hoffmeister Jimmy's Kitchen
and
435,00
74170
C.
at
Cricket Club ground.
1,000 Miss M. Tubeiro and Mrs Silva 15-11, Yoong 18-4, 15-11: K. W. Choy and 850 15-12; Mrs Torrible and Mrs Zim- K. B. Low beat Patrick H. Wong ond 715 mern beat Mrs N. Castro and Miss C. Au (holders) 17-18 15-7
T. Gonzalez 15-0, 15-11.
Men's Junior doubles A. L. Fisher Men's senior double-P. K. Hoci and P. Wyhter-Blyth beat J. L. An- 500 and H. F. Chew bent T. F. and M. P. derson and W. Ghilles 18-13, 13-10.
Interests
and