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gave practical evidence of their continued interest in their University by providing funds for a new hard tennis court. Similar Associations are in active existence in Shanghai, the Straits Settlements and the Federated Malay States.
As a result of the findings and recommendations of the University (1937) Committee, the organization and financial position of the University formed the subject of close investigation by the Court of the University. Important changes and developments are under consideration. The provision of a block of Science buildings and the inauguration of a Faculty of Science are contemplated, and a new diploma course for teachers is to be instituted. Considerable expenditure will be involved and the need for augmenting the resources of the University is prominently indicated.
Welfare Institutions.
Practically every form of sport is played in the Colony, the most popular being Association Football in winter and swimming in summer. Hockey has become increasingly popular during recent years. Lawn Tennis and Golf are played throughout the year. In addition, the following are followed with the keenest interest:-Cricket, Rugby Football, Badminton, Baseball, Volley Ball and Athletics.
The Colony is well provided with social clubs for all nationalities. Among the most prominent may be mentioned the Philharmonic and Amateur Dramatic Societies, both of which produce at least one play each year. The Hong Kong Branch of the English Association, the Hong Kong Singers and the Hong Kong Rotary Club all contribute in their own way to the social life of the Colony. For lovers of flowers and gardening, the Horticultural Society and the New Territories Agricultural Association provide an outlet for enthusiasm. There are local branches of the Young Men's and Young Women's Christian Associations which provide recreation and accommodation. A public library is housed in a portion of the former City Hall and is used mainly by Chinese, the European community obtaining reading matter from libraries run in connection with the clubs of which they are members.
The influx of a large number of refugees into the Colony as a result of the Sino-Japanese hostilities has brought the local charitable organizations into even greater prominence. The work, for instance, of the Society for the Protection of Children has been increased. The Hong Kong Benevolent Society and the Ministering Children's League both continue to do excellent work. Charitable associations connected with Churches, etc., are all helping in the very necessary relief work. The work of the St. John Ambulance Association and Brigade has been greatly extended, especially in the New Territories where at least nine additional centres have been established.
Chapter XI.
COMMUNICATION AND TRANSPORT.
✓ External.
SHIPPING.
Hong Kong has one of the finest harbours in the world. It is, in normal times, the chief shipping terminus between South China and the outside world. Regular services are maintained by shipping companies of every maritime nation, bringing merchandise, raw materials and passengers destined for all parts of China. The following are details of the Colony's chief sea communications:
The P. & O. Steam Navigation Co., Ltd., Messageries Maritimes Cie, Blue Funnel Line, Norddeutscher Lloyd, Lloyd Triestino and Nippon Yusen Kaisya to the United Kingdom and Europe.
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gave practical evidence of their continued interest in their University by providing funds for a new hard tennis court. Similar Associations are in active existence in Shanghai, the Straits Settlements and the Federated Malay States.
As a result of the findings and recommendations of the University (1937) Committee, the organization and financial position of the University formed the subject of close investigation by the Court of the University. Important changes and developments are under consideration. The provision of a block of Science buildings and the inauguration of a Faculty of Science are contemplated, and a new diploma course for teachers is to be instituted. Considerable expenditure will be involved and the need for augmenting the resources of the University is prominently indicated.
Welfare Institutions.
Practically every form of sport is played in the Colony the most popular being Association Football in winter and swimming in summer. Hockey has become increasingly popular during recent years. Lawn Tennis and Golf are played throughout the year. In addition the following are followed with the keenest interest :-Cricket, Rugby Football, Badminton, Baseball, Volley Ball and Athletics.
The Colony is well provided with social clubs for all nationalities. Among the most prominent may be mentioned the Philharmonic and Amateur Dramatic Societies both of which produce at least one play each year. The Hong Kong Branch of the English Association, the Hong Kong Singers and the Hong Kong Rotary Club all contribute in their own way to the social life of the Colony. For lovers of flowers and gardening the Horticultural Society and the New Territories Agricultural Asso ciation provide an outlet for enthusiasm. There are local branches of the Young Men's and Young Women's Christian Associations which provide recreation and accommodation. A public library is housed in a portion of the former City Hall and is used mainly by Chinese, the European community obtaining reading matter from libraries run in connection with the clubs of which they are members.
The influx of a large number of refugees into the Colony as a result of the Sino-Japanese hostilities has brought the local charitable organizations into even greater prominence. The work, for instance, of the Society for the Protection of Children has been increased. The Hong Kong Benevolent Society and the Ministering Children's League both continue to do excellent work. Charitable associations connected with Churches, etc., are all helping in the very necessary relief work. The work of the St. John Ambulance Association and Brigade has been greatly extended, especially in the New Territories where at least nine additional centres have been established.
Chapter XI.
COMMUNICATION AND TRANSPORT.
✓ External.
SHIPPING.
Hong Kong has one of the finest harbours in the world. It is, in normal times, the chief shipping terminus between South China and the outside world. Regular services are maintained by shipping companies of every maritime nation. bringing merchandise, raw materials and passengers destined for all parts of China. The following are details of the Colony's chief sea communications
The P. & O. Steam Navigation Co., Ltd., Messageries Maritimes Cie, Blue Funnel Line, Norddeutscher Lloyd, Lloyd Triestino and Nippon Yusen Kaisya to the United Kingdom and Europe.
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