16. An innovation at Tai Po Market was the installation of a local loud speaker apparatus, which together with a receiving set and microphone was very generously presented by the Hon. Mr. W. H. Bell and set up by the electrical department of the Public Works Department. By means of this arrangement the programmes of the Hong Kong broadcasting station may be received by the receiver lodged at the local elders' club premises, and broadcast in the evenings through the loud speakers installed down at the market place, and lectures or lessons may be broadcast in the market place through the microphone for the benefit of farmers who attend the market in the mornings.
17. The populace of the District joined loyally and whole-heartedly in the celebrations of the Silver Jubilee of His Majesty King George V, and it was a remarkable feature of these celebrations that there were spontaneous demonstrations of rejoicing and thankfulness in several large villages apart from the main official celebrations at the large centres of Tai Po and Yuen Long.
18. In conclusion I have once again to put on record my thanks to the leading elders of the district for their loyal co-operation and advice in all matters affecting the welfare of the district as a whole and the peace of the various parts in which they live. The District Officer who works with them for several years comes to regard these gentlemen as real friends who contribute in large measure to the success of our administration.
5th March, 1936.
T. MEGARRY, District Officer, North.
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16. An innovation at Tai Po Market was the installation of a local loud speaker apparatus, which together with a receiving set and microphone was very generously presented by the Hon. Mr. W. H. Bell and set up by the electrical department of the Public Works Department. By means of this arrangement the programmes of the Hong Kong broadcasting station may be received by the receiver lodged at the local elders' club premises, and broadcast in the evenings through the loud speakers installed down at the market place, and lectures or lessons may be broadcast in the market place through the microphone for the benefit of farmers who attend the market in the mornings.
17. The populace of the District joined loyally and whole- heartedly in the celebrations of the Silver Jubilee of His Majesty King George V, and. it was a remarkable feature of these celebrations that there were spontaneous demonstrations of rejoicing and thankfulness in several large villages apart from the main official celebrations at the large centres of Tai Po and Yuen Long.
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18. In conclusion I have once again to put on record my thanks to the leading elders of the district for their loyal co- operation and advice in all matters affecting the welfare of the district as a whole and the peace of the various parts in which they live. The District Officer who works with them for several years comes to regard these gentlemen as real friends who contribute in large measure to the success of our administration.
5th March, 1936.
T. MEGARRY, District Officer, North.
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