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SATURDAY, MARCH 1, 1930.

ACTIVITIES OF THE K.R.A.

Reviewed at Annual Meeting

MUNICIPALITY MOOTED

At the annual meeting of the Kowloon Residents' Association last night, at St. Andrew's Church Hall, Mr. C. M. Manners, the re- tiring President, reviewed the work done during the year, comment ing in particular upon the impetus given to the development of Kow loon during the administration of Sir Cecil Clementi.

THE CHINA MAIL.

posed back again in a more work able form, with 63me of its more awkward corners rubbed off and ready for further polishing. Thus is progress made and 1 put it to you; Gentlemen, as forcefully as I can that the more support your Com mittee gets the better work will it be able to do.

were

In conclusion, I want to express to you, my colleagues, my very deep appreciation of your kindly good another reminder (if that wishes, of which this is a token and

necessary) of our long association and useful work. It makes a hard in what we honestly think is good

parting a bit harder and I hope the

subscribe will never omit, owing to pressure on its space, the monthly report of the K.R.A.

Mr. W. J. Stokes, who has been a member of the Association for the past eight years, was presented with a silver model of an antique incense burner, and was elected a life member of the Asso-weekly paper to which I propose to ciation.

THE YEAR'S WORK

New Officials

ENGLISH SINGERS

Extra Concert in the Theatre

DELIGHTFUL PROGRAMME

"The English Singera" did the right thing whào,they decided to give an extra concert at the Theatre Royal laat night. Hong Kong turned out in full force to do them honours, and every seat was filled..

A delightful programme had been ladies in their graceful flower-hued arranged including proved favourites And, some new numbers. Tho. three gowns of rose, geranium and foxglove red made a brilliant blaze of colours on the platform. Among much that was delightful, some stambers must be singled out for special mention! The Jovely "Holle Christus natus est" by Sweelinck, and a planisimo part song, "On the plains by Weelkers, sung In proposing the Rev. J. Horace with hushed voices, ward both axquisite Johnston as President of the As-examples of 18th century part writing. Carol By modern composers follow- Mr. Manners said that Mr. without rikingarring note. Johnston had previously been Warlock gained warm applause and Indeed, the "Corpük: Christ!" of Peter President during 1926. Although showed what wonders may be worked it was a departure from the usual by the skiifal uso of crude minor disson. custom to elect a past President,ances. Vaughan-William's caro! "We're he thought that the work of the been awhile awandering is beautiful Association would progress under and haunting, and won such applause that the Singers were compelled to to be carried by the soprano and bari- repeat it. In this, the melody seems tone in turn, while the other voices hum a soft and rhythmical accompani ment-fascinating in the extremel

Before proceeding with the bust with the following words, "Pre-sociation for the ensuing year, ness of the meeting the secresented to W. J. Stokes, Esq., Past tary referred to a letter receiv-President, Kowloon Residents' As ed by the chairman from the sociation, by the General Commit- Hon. Dr. S. W. Ts'o in which he tee on his retirement, February congratulated the members of the 27, 1930," committee

the very On

useful

Captain T. T. Laurenson, in year's work done. He regretted seconding, said that he and Mr. that owing to pressing engage Stokes had worked together in ments he was unable to be pre- perfect harmony for about nine

Bent.

The Chairman then asked those present to stand in silence as a token of respect for the late Mr. Lai Im-to, who died during his term of office on the committee.

The President reviewed the work of the past year at length and proposed the adoption of the

report and accounts.

Chinese Views

years.

Mr. Stokes's Reply In replying, Mr. Stokes said: I find it very difficult to thank you adequately for this handsome present, showing as it docs your kindness of heart.

I think it would be far easier to find reasons why none should be giver, for, although, in common with Mr. Mow Fung in seconding the every member of this Committee, adoption of the report, sald:

It gives me much pleasure to eccond the adoption of the report and accounts for the past year.

I am sure we have all listened with great interest to the Fresi dent's speech, and none

but the

rankest pessimist will disagree with his portrayal of the bright prospects which Kowloon holds for the future. I am pleased to endorse generally the views expressed by him, but there are Gno or two points on which I would like to make a little comment.

what I have been able to do has been a labour of love of great interest and a mine of experience, I fear it must be admitted that my share does not amount

to a very great deal when taken by itself.

the

Mr.

able guidance of Johnson with his past experience. Mr. E. Cock seconded and the mation was 'carried..

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from the wharves Mr. Terry seconded the motioning break in the programme..... which was approved.

Martin Shaw charming "Patapan" talick for delivery may be ob ended the programme, but not the cone cert; since the audience remained firm. as hon. treasurer.

Mr. E. Abraham was re-electedly seated in their chairs refusing to mova intil their prolonged applause had gained: them some further encores, viz, Bennet's "Horting Madrigal," Vaughan-William's Turtle Dove, and Marley's "New is the month of May." In all of which the voices of the ladies sounded particularly fresh and lovely,

Other Officers

COAL BILL

Debate in Commons Adjourned

to our shoras La Argentina, that most Hong Kong admits a debt of grati- lude to Mr. Strok! First he brought

brought Madame Galli Curci-world famous prima-donna! And now he has

Then he

earned our warmest thanks by intro- ducing to us "The English Singers."

- "ACWO."

AIR FINANCE 37th Supplementary Vote

London, Yesterday, 1760,000 for the air services is A supplementary estimate of issued, to provide, inter alia, for a deficiency of £224,000 in respect of a contribution for home effec tive services,

Mr. C. E. Torry was re-elected hon, secretary.

Following were elected to the

committee: general

Lieut. Col. Matthews, the Rev. W. W. Rogers, J. M. Alves, W. Brown, E. Cock, I have, from the first, been-great-F. N. Crapnell, F. G. Easterbrook, interested in the developments of W. Goldenberg, Li Jow-son, T. T. the Star Ferry Circus. My Laurenson, R. Pestonji, G. Balluring Spanish dancar! other special interest

was in Riggs, F. W.. Stapleton, E. C. improving the lighting of the more Tregillus, B. M. Tape, B. Wylle, important streets and, in this case and H. F. Yun. at any rate, I have seen very great progress.

I want to stress the fact of The real team With roference to Hon. Dr. Ta'o. work that is consistently done by I am closely associated with this your Committee, composed, as it is, gentleman in connection with a cer- of men of at least three nationalities tain public service and can from and as many religions and repre- personal knowledge any that hesenting nearly every branch of takes a keen interest in all matters human activity; clergymen, mer affecting the welfare of Kowloon chants, sailors, engineers and journ- and as he is the only Chinese memalists; each with his specialized ber on

the Legislative Council knowledge to be used for the com- residing in Kowloon. it naturallymon good. These gentlemen' take follows that he would be consulted their jobs very seriously and I know of no Society or Committee where On the subject of the work of the attendance at meetinge is so the Playing Fields Committee, I consistently full,. look forward to seeing in the Com mittee's report which will doubtless be published before long, recom- mendations for the Immediate pro- vision of adequate playing grounds for the poorer resident; I refer to the class represented by the youths. who have recently been appearing before the Kowloon Magistrate, on -charges of playing football and trick cycling in the streets. While en- tirely agreeing that such games in the public streets must be pro- hibited, I cannot too strongly urge the necessity for proper facilities being provided to encourage open air recreation among the residents of the congested districta. The conversion of the typhoon shelter parapet opposito Saigon Street in Yaumati Into a promenade is a right step in this direction.

with reference to Kowloon matters.

Another point is the question of a separate Police Station for the Kowloon Tong District, which I am sorry to see the Government has

shelved for the time being, I am not a resident of Kowloon Tong-nor have I any vested interests therein; ́but I am extremely well acquainted with the locality, and I say without besitation that the policings of Kow loon Tong, surrounded as it is with

London, Yesterday. Mr. William, Graham, President of Owing to the indisposition of

the Board of Trade, who had boon working extremely hard recently, bath at Geneva on the tariff truce conference and at Westminster in connection with the Coal Bill, the The natural outcome of this is that the mere glint of any idea hased at an early hour. Mr. Graham debate on the latter was adjourn

eagerly helped out by the more only to be expressed by one.to be has been advised to rest during the week-end-British Wireless specialised mind of another and

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country areas which are partly or non-developed, cannot be effectively or efficiently "carried put from the Kowloon City: Folles, Stations nor: from the Mongkok Police Station, and it is to be hoped that the Gov- ernment will give this matter urgent attention.

Before I sit down, I would draw, special attention to the annoyance caused to realdents in the vicinity -of Signal Hill by the fring of saluted. The President has evident. ly forgotten to mention this matter and I am sure that all members of -- the Association will agree that the time has come when these signal. -guns should be removed to a more

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