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THE
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BOY SCOUTS' ASSOCIATION
Eloquent Appeal For Funds
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The annual meeting of the Hong Kong Boy Scouts Association was held yesterday in the Cathedral Hall. The Hon. Dr. R. HL Kotewall, C.M.G., LL.D., who presided, made an eloquent appeal for funds so that the Association could acquire a suitable training camp for the movement.
Addressing the meeting, the Hon, Dr. Kotewall sald, inter alia:-
"I very much regret that His Excellency the Governor, who is our local Chlef Scout, is unable through pressure of public dutles to come and preside at this meet- ing. That duty has consequently devolved upon me as President of the, Association.
BATTLE OF MASONS & BRICKLAYERS
BRICKS AND WOOD THROWN IN AN ARTISAN WRANGLE
ALL BOUND OVER
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1929.
HONG KONG STOCK EXCHANGE.
Opening Daily Official Quotations 19th December, 1929,
Stock,
|Buyers Sellers Sales
Nom
Divideri.
Banks.
1815
£ Lut. 1020
1234
1020
1901
20/- Int, 1920
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151
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105
1928
$858
A fight between masons and bricklayers at a house under con- Hong Kong Bank
..(Lon. Reg.)----★ struction in Cheung Sha Wan yes-
Chartered Bank ..... terday resulted in five Chuchow Mercaniile Bk., A.&3. nese (bricklayers) and one Can- Do., tonese (mason) appearing before Bank of Asia....... Mr. T. S. Whyte-Smith at the
Insurances. As regards Scouting outalda Kowloon Magistracy this morn-
Canton Ini. the Colony we were able to wel-ing, charged with behaving in a come parties of Japanese and disorderly manner.
Union Ina. All the defendants, but one, had Yanguze Ins.......$ 1 Siamese Scouts passing through
China Underwriters...$ Unfortunately, in China, Scouting their heads handaged.
According to the second defen- China Fuc Ins.........$10 has a strong political bins which preventa fraternisation, but dant, who was spokesman to-day, H. K. Fire Ins......$ recently a party of Cantonese the fight was over a quarrel con- scouts went to Japan
Shipping. to study cerning the taking of wood from Scout Training, and we sincere a pile. He did not want the first Douglass............... ly hope that they will come back man to take the wood from under H. K. Steamboats 27 imbued with the right spirit of the pile but the latter insisted and Indo-Chinas (Pref) .. scouting so that we can join hands a fight ensued. The rest of the
(Def.) ...5 defendants joined in a8 with our scouting neighbours.
pence Shell Transports ...../
Union Waterbou.....$
at
On the proposition of Mr. A. S. Mitchell, seconded by Mr. T. H. King, the report was adopted.
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His Worship? If they were all small way, but is gradually ex- tending its scope, and it is un-peacemakers, how did they all get usual to visit Headquarters with their heads broken?
But the story given by the first out finding someone buying some-
defendant was that of a different! thing.
nature.
Inspector Hoare then gave his
He said that the fight version, was the result of jealousy over the removal of wood cuttings.
on the The masons, who were first floor of the house, had the. K. & R. Wharver...S upper hand of the bricklayers, who China Providers 40 had bricks and pieces of wood Hongkews ... Tls. Some of the N. Engineerings...Th. Shanghai Docks ...ls.
Cotton Mills.
on
The acquirement of a property at Saiwan as a training camp for Boy Scouts is mentioned in some detail in the report. This pro- perty is situated on an ideat site, and its acquisition has met a long felt want, and will undoubtedly go far to raise the efficiency of the officers and Troops, and to knit them yet closer together. But this acquisition has also been a severe drain on our financial re- sources which have never been
The statement of accounts was ín a flourishing condition. I presented by Mr. T.,.N. Chau, therefore make
was adopted a strong appeal. The statement
the proposition of the chairman, to all who take an interest in the movement and belleve that it is
seconded by the Hon. Sir Shou- doing good to society, to come to
Яon Chow. our aid. would appeal to all to come to our Grand Coming-of-Age Concert and Display which will be given In the Theatre Royal on Saturday next under the distinguished patronago of His Excellency the Governor. By doing this, not only will you assist in a deserving Cause, but you will, I am sure, also derive pleasure from what I can promise you to be A good
how well worth your money.
masons escaped.
Arising out of the accounts, Mr. thrown at them. In the first instance I
Wong Kwong-tin asked a question referring to the Working Ac- count, asking if a Treasury Grant
Opening Date
On Saturday, January 11, the training camp at Saiwan will be formally opened by Mrs. W. T. Southorn, to whom we owe an. other debt of gratitude. To this fanction we hope to welcome a
Inspector Hoare pointed out that six weeks ago a similar fight|
of $1,012 was from the Govern- occurred at the same place when ment.. The Chairman replied it they were warned.
The Magistrate bound them all was a grant made to the Associa-) tion by the Government on the over to keep the peace. basis of $2 per head.
Commissioner's Address
H. K. & W. Docks... 32
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Ewa Cottons... Th: 14.40 S'hai Cotions (old)...Th. (new)... Tis. Zoong Sings Tls. Lands, Hotels & Buildings.
H.K. & S. Hotela...$21.40 The Rov. G. T. Waldegrave fore but will be the chief link H. K. Lands........... then delivered an address. He constitutionally between the Dis- Shanghai Lands ...Tis.
Humphreys trict Associations, and it is augt K, Kealtics
said inter alio:-
as re-
You have been good enough to gested that in order to avoid over- Chinese Estates... adopt our report and to pass our flapping in the way of raising Recounts for which I sincerely finance, the Colony Council should
Public Utilities. thank you.
By this you have keep this under its wing, making H. K. Tramways.....$ 18.35 signified your approval of the grants to
Peak Trami (old) ...... such districts progress of the Scout movement inquired.
(new) no need Star Ferrics ....S There will be this Colony and have thereby for headquarters in Kowloon, and Ch. Light (old)....... good and representative attend-given the executive officera real the sole expenses in the ordur
(new)........ * Electrics encouragement. In past years itary course will be tho district Macao has been my misfortune to have secretary's for stationery, postage Sandakan Lighu to explain why our long hoped- and so forth, while there will be H.K. Telephones... for training camp had not less expense for the Scoutmasters s'porTractions(Ord./ materialised, but now I can hold and Scouts in having to cross the
ance of our sympathisers.
There is yet another way in which our friends could assist us
up my head with a certain amount harbour for examinations, Scout- af confidence.
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in a more permanent form. I ask them to become members of the Association. The annual subscrip- tion is only $10, and for this snm members receive a copy of
The importance of such a functions, while each district will China Sugars $ 90 c the "Silver Wolf," the organ of branch of our activities may be be represented on the Council. Malabon Sugan, min.s the Association, which is a cost-shown by the fact that the train. Our present headquarters and Cald: Macg. Ord. Th
ing schedule has had of late a shop will remain the scout busi- Canton Ices......3 further addition in the shape of ness centre for the Colony. Cemenu (comb).
scheme for training in districts With such benefits arising from
(old)
ly magazine to produce but is a useful record of the activities and interesta of the Association. Ladies and gentlemen, I let my appeal go forth to the public without expatiating on the aims and merits of the movement, so well known are they to all. I feel that I need but make the ap- peal to meet with a hearty res-
ponse.
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by District Officers as a prelimin. the acquisition of Saiwan, and H. K. Ropes ary to the more advanced course with such advances possible, we United Asbestos... such as those which will be held have no hesitation in making a. at Salwan.
Stores, &c. strong, appeal for funds for Szi- You will, I hope, bear with me wan. I may say I hope that all Dairy Farms while I briefly recapitulate the bona fide scouts, Chinese, Japan. Der A Wings
Watsons system of training adopted. It ese and foreign will be able to Lane Crawfords consists of three parts, part one benefit from Salwan and also Mackintosha..... .Extracts from Report
boing &
sort of correspondence should like to point out that there wm. Powells"
Sinceres Extracts from the
course exam., part two, a perlod is, In scouting, no class, racial or annual re- port, which was very lengthy, are
of intensive training by means of religious discrimination.
Miscellaneous. appended:
which practical demonstrations We aim at $50,000 in order, to ".K. Amanent Prof
Deferred . The outstanding
event of the and lectures for
a period of 12 equip the place thoroughly and H. K, Constructions...$ Scout year in Hong Kong was of
consecutive days or the equival- to endow it, and at least $20,000 B., Ind. G.S Blonds..... course the opportunity given a
ent in week-ends, and part three is needed as soon as possible to H. K. Govt. Loans ...$ 48% contingent from our Association a six-months' period of probation pay off, the mortgage and to deal during which the effect of the with immediate necessities. We practical training on the scout-have already had 4 master and his troop is observed. erous gift of $1,000 and another the Wood Badge and becomes au-passing through, and only Anyone passing all three is given of £10 from Japanese scouta
After a reference to the Prince ellwell Park Troop which has parent whose son af
tomatically
a scout of the 1st afternoon a gift of $10 from a Home in members all the world over. England is nobly practising his Salyan is for the holding of scout ideals under very difficult that if we approach anywhere part two, and I can assure you circumstances.
to be inspected by H.R.H. the Duke of Gloucester, in company with similar representatives of the Girl Guides and the St. John Am bulance Brigade.
of Wales' Banner Competition and the annual swimming sports, the report remarks that as regards the boys.. themselves the most marked advance has been made in the Wolf Cub Section.
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EXCHANGES
TO-DAY'S QUOTATIONS
sight
On Berlin
Netzelow Tint,
wong Krong tin on demand
Dr.
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1,50
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LONDON EXCHANGES
London, Yesterday,
Paris
123.925
New York
4.88%
1/8 %
Brussels Geneva
34.865
25.10
Amsterdam
12.095
1/9
Milan
93.26
Berlin
20.385
10271%
Stockholm
18.09
Copenhagen
18.185
1102
Delo
18.205
Vienna
84.86
Prague
164%
Helsingfora
194%
40%
Madrid
96.25
days'
Lisbon
108.25
421⁄4
Athons:
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Bucharest
111
Rio
On demand
10
Buenos Aires
· On Calcutta--- Wire.
Bombar
111
Shanghai
111
Hong Kong
Yokohama
71%
Silver Spot
On London- Bank, wire
1/7 % Officers Elected
Bank, on demand... 1/7 15/16 But I am really charged now Bank, 80 days' sight The Scout Troops have decreas The value of the practical course ing the following names for res-Credits, -4
be doing well, with, the pleasant task of propes Bank, 4 months' sight 1/8 %
months' ed in number, but this is due to lies in the fact that by the pective offices: the fact that three troops have methods adopted old age recovers LL.B.: Vice-President: Mr. E. Cock,
sight amalgamated, forming one large its youth and learns again to see M.B.E.; Members of Council:Lt
President: Dr. R. H. Kotewall, Documentary 4 months' One new. Troop has come through, the eyes of boyhood, an Col. L. G. Bird, D.9.0., Mr. G. W.
sight Into being, and steps
On Paris→→→ taken to get two more started, an
erden essential quality in those who alm Burnott, Mr. B. Wies, Mace, Credits, 4 months'
On demand All-Indian one and one at the
at the successful training of the Champkin, T. N.
C. G. H Cheung Chau Government School.
young.
Christian, R. M. Dyor, A. S. Mitchell, Sea Scouts Flourishing.
A Connecting Link
E. Ralphs, Smith, P. The Sea Scouts are flourishing,
The acquisition of Saiwan has, Hughes, A. el Arcull, C. E. H.
Hon. W. E. L. Shenton, A. Owen On New York though there is still only one however, another effect on this Beavis, ilun. J. P. Braga,
On demand Group.
da Roza, This may be accounted Association. Previously I, for Kwok Slu-jau,
Credits, 60 Chau, Sir Shou- for by the fact that it is influite one, was strongly of the opinion on Chow, Bir H. E. Pololck, sight ly more expensive to run Sea that it would be a pity to split RA. 8. Hill, R.N. C. Gollan, K.G., Scouts than ordinary Scouts and up the Colony into separate Dis- Hornell, Sir J. Kemp, K.C.,
Mmmodoro
On Bombay- W. W.
Wire... aleo that it is unwise to take trict Associations, but with Sal- King, Lt. Col. T. A. Robertson,
Mr. T. H. liberties with the aca.
wan as the connecting link we can Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Sauthorn, The Rover Scout Section fa be take a step from which have To Bishop Valtorta, coming increasingly vigorous hitherto shrunk, and in order to
Victoria, Rev. G. TOn demand under the leadership of Scouters further our policy of decentralise and representatives of the Tung Wah Mr. Justice J. B. Wood, able to devote their energies to tion so as to free the Colony's Hospital, South China Athletle Asso On demand
On Singapore. that work. The numbers have Scout Headquarters Staff from ciation and the Chinese AA not much increased, but there is much petty detail work for the Governor Commissioner and De On Shangha!—
On Manila- Chief Scout of Hong Kong: H.E. On demand... 81 more of the right Rover spirit special attention to the biggerputy Camp Chief: the Rev. G. about.
parts of Scouting, the axecutive Waldegrave; Assistant Commission-
T On demand Girl Guides
committee (with the achers of the era Mesars C. Champkin and O. G. 30 day's sight (private During the past year co-opera- have decided to recommend to the Messrs. T. N. Chan and D. Black:
*paper) tion with the Girl Guides has Council the formation of two dis- Hon. Secretary: Hr A. 6. Mitchell. Gold, Leaf, 100 fine
II. Smith;
Ηστι shown a distinct tendency to intricts in the Colo
On demand crease, and needless to say in
Kong Asst and Badge Secretary: Mr. 12 per trel) Mrs. Southorn we and every as-on
sa the Southers
Chol-hing sistance to that end, ably sÚP This wi
The election of these nominees Sovereigns concluded the business. ported as the is by har HQ staff.
the Th This eration is keenl
doty
district training also in view) Cristian; District Cubmasurora: On Yokohama.
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When two Chinese were charged before Mr. A. W. G. : Grantham with disorderly conduct by fighting In the street, they told the Magia. trate that they were merely sky
arking The Police, however, ald that the men were in earnest and there was a hint about a deht which ong owed to the other. His Worship and fined the defendants
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