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Hong Kong, Monday, Oct. 13, 1930.

its work covers an area much greater in extent than that of many actual Municipal Councils, For many years in Penang anj

MONDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1930,

sanitary services, it must give CORRESPONDENCE. | CHEUNGCHAU NOTES

HARBOUR RACES.

HOW THE ISLAND CELEBRATED

DOUBLE TEN."

HONG KONG VISITORS.

very serious consideration to the advisability of appointing a permanent heat and not one who To the Editor of the "China Mall":3 is linble at any moment, to be Sir, I understand that in the switched on to other duties in coming Harbour races it is pro- Inther Departments.

true posed to allow competitors to It is

hire sampons to accompany them that the Board is not permitted across the Harbour. to make ita own decisions, as Surely this is both unnecessary those have all to be approved and unfair. later by the Government. but why a competitor should want a place here recently.

There can be only two reasons

how can any head do full justice boat to accompany him. Firstly,

[From Our Own Correspondent] Cheung Chau, Yesterday. Various celebrations have taken

Moon

This also served

In connection with the to an appointment of a merely because he is afraid that he may festival a lofty decorative arch was transitory nature? Take the ex- not be able to finish the race. in erected across the Main Street off perience of one of the Cadets which case he would not enter; Market square.

or, secondly, he expects the sarn-its turn for the double ten celebra- who acted in 1929 he served as pan to aid him against his com-tion. head from April 20 to May 12.petitors, to guide him, coach him, During the day there was quite After nine days he was back obstruct his opponents, or even a diplay of flags of all sizes, two of the largest being over the again and served for three weeks, perhaps give him a tow.

In the recent Chinese Harbour newly-erected "Skyscraper" ad- Within, six weeks he was once race one of the competitors was joining the market, a substantial more on the job, this time for caught hanging on to a sampan: structure of brick and reinforced forty-nine days. And, as has been and on at least three occasions concrete and the highest building in the Open Harbour Race has been the Village. The boats and junks pointed out already, the Cadet won through the help of boats to also displayed tags and sharai In who served only during the the detriment of a better man. the illuminations at night... first three months of the year fair play, should the powers-that- Thursday evening led by the Res. Will you in the interests of The Retreat meeting began on found himself again in the same be prove obdurate in this matter. A. . Stewart.

Most of the sub- billet in March this year when he publish the names of those using sequent meetings were held in 3A. was called upon to sign a report boats, so that the general public formerly owned by Dr. Heanley, but covering nine months work of may know who are the "Sampan recently purchased by Dr. W. Me-

Swimmers.'

Clure, of Kongmoon. which he could know little or no- thing except through the medium of the files and minutes.

Yours, etc..

SWIMMER.

Hong Kong, October 13.

• IN MEMORIAM.

R-101-

Dear Mother Britain, does your spirit

Mourn

We may appear confident that in the course of time the Medical Department will be given a sport- ing chance to make good in the interests of public health. But the Sanitary Department has every right to be dealt with! fairly and equally, and that can-Bowed are their heads, and crushed

their human frames, Consumed their Hesh, in fierce de- not come to pass until it is given

vouring flames. permanent head on similar lines appertaining to the Presidents of Municipal Commissions in

For these great souls that crossed

the fatal bourne?

Dear Mother Britain, must this blood

be shed?

Must we for ever mourn some

glorious dead?

unofficial member of the Muni Singapore, Penang, and Malacca. Fear not, sad mourner, think not o!!

cipal Commission was President. Then the Straits Government in- troduced Cadets as Permanent Presidents, one of whom was a brother of our present Acting Colonial Secretary and another

were

News in Brief.

The Prison Branch of the M.C.L will hold a Whist Drive at the Police Recreation Club, te-morrow.

His Excellency Sir William Peel,

A sampan which was on its way to the M. B. K. coal yard at Yau- mati was slightly damaged by the steam launch San Tung Fat, which collided with it yesterday.

the loss

That seems take the gold and

leave the dross.

Over 30 ylaltors came over from Hong Kong to attend the "Retreat, meeting. Various churches were represented, many of the elergy and school teachers from various schools

being in the group. Inspiring ad- dresses were delivered and all agreed that the effort was worth while.

The weather was all that could be desired and the moon illumined the paths for those who returned to their various houses; after the evening meeting, which were held In the open air outside house 22. Arrangements were planned for future meetings and a reunion, to be held later.

SOLDIER'S LAPSE.

Death never took from out this land FALLS FROM GRACE AFTER

of ours

One soul und left not two with

new-found powers. Their lives embolden and their death

aweke

New men to follow and their place

take.

gling on,

No martial glories round their con-

quests shone,

No fierce encounters, passion-stirring

fights

Sustained their efforts at heroic

heights

They lived in simple style, esteemed

their lives Unworthy of alire in

.nrchives.

God'a

FIVE YEARS,

A. MINOR ASSAULT.

Private A. McDonald, of the Machine Gun Company of the 2nd..

landers, was to-day charged before Mr. H. R. Butters with having as- saulted three Chinese, 'two' men and a woman, on October 9, in Bulkeley Street, Hunghom.

He pleaded "Guilty." An officer of the A. and S. H. in- formed the Magistrate that he had known McDonald personally for two years, and had known him to be a good soldier, clean and sober. The latest written report of him by his company Commander was good. McDonald had only been drunk this first time five years.

was our present Governor. The K.B.E.. C.M.G., Governor, will lay policy of a permanent President the Foundation Stone of La Salle No glittering prizes led them strog- Battn. Argyll and Satherland High-

College. "Kowloon, on Wednesday, has much in its favour, be he off-November 5, at 5 p.m. cial or unofficial, Even the appointment to be regarded and kept as an annual one of bi-annual one, the system would be infinitely superior to that ob- taining in this Colony where "the

For the theft of eight iron bolts exigencies of the Service" neces-and a piece of iron, the property of sitate no fewer than eight the Kowloon-Canton Railway at changes in the personnel of the Hunghem works, Mak Kam

to-day sentenced to six weeks hard head within twelve months.

labour by Mr. H. R. Butters at Kow- When the Director of Medical and loon. Sanitary Services was first given a seat on the. Sanitary Board a

Way

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A report was made to the Police yesterday by the mistress of a

certain hope was expressed by a sampan that her daughter, who had certain high authority that in recently arrived from Canton, sud- night whilst the boat was off Pak the course of time he would be-denly disappeared during Saturday come the official head of the Hot Street, Yaumati. Sanitary Department with a view the

to placing him in an ideal execu

Grieve not, sad mourner, Time will

spread her balm

On feveral brows, the troubled

spirit calm.

They live again; in death's undying

Pride

No cad dare harm them and no

fool deride. Glad with the joy of race, full of the

love of home, These men have made of death

glorious epitome,

-B. W. I. K.

a

Flying Squad who have not yet passed Part 2 of Training Course

should attend.

on

His Worship: Hia explanation, then, is that he was drunk?—Yes, So he tells me just now.

In reply to Mr. Butters, Sergeant Gibbling said that the rat and A Permanent Head ?

third complainants received slight Injuries to their heads, while the They were sent to hospital, and the second was kicked in the groin. Why should not the Sanitary

third complainant was kept in for a Board have a permanent head? In the annual report on

day. It was not a serious case. Whilst working on the hillside

Indian Company.

His Worship imposed a fine of Strength-Constble R261 Abdul working of the Department for

coolie was Rahman has been taken the $10, and also ordered McDonald to Hospital, yesterday a 1929, we find that three gentle tive position to co-ordinate the at Argyle Street, near the Kowloon men shared the duties, which may work both of the Medical Depart-slightly injured by about four tons strength of the Indian Company, as pay $3 compensation to each com

plainant. He from October 1, 1930. ** ment and of the Sanitary Depart of earth becoming 'dislodged. appear

Leave Constables much

R204 not at first sight

A. Karim and R228 Lal Khan have re-i for a period of twelve months ment. Now he has had to vacate was extricated just before the

turned from leave. until we come to examine the office even as an official member arrival of the Fire Brigade. periods of their respective tenures of the Sanitary Board, possibly The Guild of Martha and Mary

The weekly instructional patrol: of office. This gives us the fol-still being required to attend are giving an "At Home" in St.

meetings, when found necessary, John's Cathedral Hall on Thursday, of the Kowloon Section will take lowing result! -

from 5 to 7 p.m., to members and place to-morrow. Fall in at Tein- in a purely advisory capacity friends of St. Peters Church to tan-tsui Fire Brigade Station at January to Murch 1-Mr.

much ឆន do Town

Clerks meet Miss Summerville on her 5.30 p.m. sharp. Dress-Khaki

We understand that the Com- G. R. Sayer: March 2 to April 21.-Mr. and Municipal Engineers of arrival in the Colony as the bride of uniform and cap with khaki covor.

The weekly Instructional patrol mittee of the Ex-Active Service W. J. Carrie.

Municipal Councils. It is known, the Rev. N. L. Watkina. April 22. to May, 12. N.L. Smith.

Mr.

May 13 to May 22-Mr

W. J. Carrie.

May 23 to June 7-Mr. N. L.

Smith. June B to July 17. Mr.

W. I. Carrie.

N. Smith.*

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EASMA CLUB.

PROPOSAL TO CLOSE DOWN.

of the Hong Kong Section will take Men's Association have recom Friday. Fall in at the mended the closing down of the so- of course, that a certain section The New China Hotel, situated on place on

Association. That the heavy ex- of the community favours the ap- the corner of Queen's Road, West Central Police Station at 5.15 p.m. cial club in connection with the pointment of an ordinary Cadet and Hill Road, was formally opened sharp, Dress Khaki uniform and senses entailed in the operation of

General.

for business on Friday night. The can with khaki cover.

the Club does not justify its con- as head of the Sanitary Depart-premises were previously occupied Sharpshooters' Company.

Riot Drill: Riot Drill will be tinuance is stated to be the rea- ment, as against that of a pro- by an hotel which went out of busl

Members on given for the recommendation. fessional medical man, even neas some time ago. The hotel is carried out tomorrow,

a four-storey structure, and will will assemble at the Queen's Pier It is learned that a resolution to July 18 to August 81. - Mr. though the latter be also an accommodate twenty-four parties, at 6.10 p.m. with rifles, revolvers this effect will be placed before the official in the Government Ser-The rooms be enlarged by taking and truncheons. Uniform if no members at the annual general September 1 to December 31. vite. But, it ought to be quite They partition Mr. 1 by Gibsonsible. It is requested, that all meeting meeting of the Association

Mr W. J Carrie. Instead, therefore, of there sufficient to have & Cadet as was the architect for the alterations, members who have not yet attend-next month, when the desirability of paying off its debts, will be ex- being only these changes during Secretary of the Board, plus Mr Lam Tit-chan being the pro-ed these drills should be present. of winding up the social club and pristor, and Mr. Sae Hin the

Revolver Practice. The regular plained in detall. those, Cadets who hold the poal- manager. the year there were actually:||

weekly revolver practice (volun- Should this recommendation. re- tary) at. Bowen Road Revolver celve the approval of the meeting, Dennis King. eight within twelve months, the tions of Director of Pubile

Works and Secretary for Chinese POLICE RESERVE.. Range will be discontinued until it will not in other respects affect shortest tenure being May 18 to 22 and the longest from January

further orders as the Range has the future of E.A.S.M.A, which Affairs. Even the the two

been placed at the disposal of por will continue its other activities. sone holding arms licences so AS to enable them to pass the néces sary course qualifying them for the renewal of their. llcances on January 1 1981. The Revolver Range will be open to all persona possessing, arma licences to on-

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1 to March 1 and from September, latter are very busy officials, ORDERS FOR THE CURRENT

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WEEK.

SPECIAL DUTIES.

able them to qualify for the re

Ten Years Ago.

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··Osláber 13, 1920.), the succeeding nine months, and Departments-Sanitary PW.D., Wolfe, OM.G. Inspector-General

of Police, state

"To-day's dollar is worth 3/ 11%. yet we find him signing the and B.C.A can surely be equal-The Tapector General of Police,newal of their licences on Wed-

The Asiatic Petroleum Company whole year's report under date ly ensured by lesser paid officials wishes to express his appreciation resday, October 15, and Friday, March 29, 1980."

turning up at Sanitary Board of the services rendered by the October 17, from 5.30 pm to 7.30 Eps just acquired "Bank Building" to find us a rule Hong Kong Police Reserve in per- nm. In order to prevent conges on the cornor of Wyndham Street meeti

forming special Police duties on tion on the Range: only trained and Queen's Road, part of the business of October 10.

Police Training School. revolver shots should nitend on Belillos estate. The site has an Wednesday's and arm lodnces area of about 11,000 square feet. The weedy larses for Police Re requiring instruction should at The purchasers intend to build wever to the

bivists at the Police Training tend on Fridays, he outset, if the

School, Kowloon, will be held to est In its morrow at 5.39 p.m. All members edical and of the Chinese Company, and of the

Is it really, fair and just either to the Cadets who have to take up the thre

(Sgd.) D. L. KING offices, six storey high, on the site

if Government permission can be D.5.P. (Robtained.