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THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 1931.

GOVERNOR AND BOY ATLANTIC FLIGHT.

SCOUTS.

Mortgage on the Saiwan Property.

MORE SCOUTMASTERS WANTED

Bix-

In presenting the report for the past year. the Rev. G. T. Walde- give, said, in part:

FALSE NEWS ABOUT THE TRADE WIND.

NEW WOMEN'S RECORD.

GERMAN BUDGET.

THE CHINA MAIL.

DEFICIT FOR 1931 TO TOTAL £50,000,000,

NO TAX INCREASE.

*Much Aggravated."

NEW

SHADOWS BEFORE ADVERTISEMENTS.

COMING EVENTS ANNOUNCED IN CHINA MAIL.

Social Functions. To-day Tea Dance at Hong Kong Hotel.

Tonight Dinner Dances at Peninsula and Hong Kong Iloteis. To-morrow Talkoo Club Annual Ball.

Saturday-Old Bedfordlan Din- | ner, 8 pm.

Saturday Craigengower Cricket Club Dance.

HONG KONG CRICKET CLUB.

TENNIS TOURNAMENT.

REMINDER.

ANTRIES CLOSE next SATUR-

E DAY, January 17.

PUBLIC AUCTION

THE Undersigned have receive:

Auction

Sunday-Tou Panco de Repuse instructions to sell by Public Bay Hotel

To-day

Entertainments.

Queen's

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Central

Theatre

Was ΠΟΥ £35,000,000,-"The Vagabond King,"

To-day-World

Theatre.

"Knight of the Burning Temple," Chinese picture).

To-day- Star "Protection."

Theatre.

Lisbon, Yesterday.

Berlin, Yesterday. Wireless messages now diseredit Herr Dietrich, Minister of Fin- the report that the aeroplane ance, stated that he expected the His Excellency The Governor Trade Wind" fell near St. Budget deficit of 1931 to total presided over the annual meeting Michael's Island. His believed the £50,000,000. Taxation will not be of the Boy Scouts' Association islanders mistook star shells fired increased or officials' salaries fur- the St. John's Cathedral Hall last by a British vessel for flares from ther reduced, but administrative evening. He was supported by the aeroplane.-Reuter.

costs must be reduced and even- Los Angeles, Cal., Jun. 9. tually military and naval expendi- the Rev. G. 17 Waldegrave, triet Commissioner, Hong Kong. After having flown continuously ture.-Reuter. the Hon. Mr. R. H. Kotewall. Pre-for 123 hours and 50 minutes Miss

Bertin, Yesterday. sident of the Association, the Hon. Bobby Trout and Miss Edna Cooper They came

Addressing the Reich Budget Mr. W. E. L. Shenton, Mr. T. N. landed here to-day.

the Finance Miniator, Chau. Mr. Donald Black, Mr. C. down only upon stern orders from Committee,

G. II. their financial backers who feared" Herr Dietrich, pointed out that the Champkin, and Mr. C.

that their health would suffer from financial situation had been much Christian.

| nggravated since January 1. His "Not So Dumb." further continuous flying.

To-day Miss Trout and Miss Cooper have revised estimate of the decline of established a new all-time endur-revenue As it is my privilege in be the ance aeroplane flight record for Reuter, first speaker it is my very plea-women. As long ago as 8.45 o'clock) sant duty to say how warmly, we last Tuesday morning the well welcome Your Excellency here to-known American aviatrices passed day. The first information that the old mark of 42 hours and 16 received at Imperial Headquarters minutes.

It was 5.20 o'clock this afternoon in London when I arrived home on leave was that you Spr, had when Miss Trout and Miss Cooper kindly consented to be our local landed to be greeted by a tremen. For more than five Chief Scout. Naturally I felt as-dous ovation,

we should have the days they had droned their mono sured that same keen and sympathetic sup-tonous way over Los Angeles, never part that we have received in the coming to earth and receiving gaso. past from Sir Cecil Clementi. We line and food supplies from a re- hope that shortly you will be able telling plane which soured up to to inspert the Beauts themselves them at regular intervals.Reuter's and present the Prince of Wales American Service. Banner to the winning Troop, the 20th Hong Kong, which for the current year is thus entitled to the name, The Governor's Troop,"

As regards the actual number of Scouts of all three branches receiving training, nur total num- hers at the end of September showed an increase of 58. Since then, however, numbers have gone up again and I estimate that at present there are at least 600 boys actively engaged in Scouting.

Report Passed,

The report, sucónded by the Hon. Mr. W. E. 1. Shenton, was passed unanimously. In propos- iny adoption of the accounts, Mr. T. N. Chau, the Hon. Treasurer.

PROHIBITION COST.

BUYING LIQUOR TO SECURE EVIDENCE.

Com-

Washington, Yesterday. Colonel Woodcock, the director of the Prohibition Bureau, has in- formed the Appropriations mittee of the House of Representa- j tives that the Government has abandoned the policy of buying liquor in order to secure evidence, and would no longer seek evidence against private law breakers.

Nevertheless, prohibition en- forcement in he coming year will cost about $2,370,000 more than last year.-Reuter's American Ser- vice.

ARGENTINA 'QUAKE.

PEOPLE KILLED AND HOUSES DESTROYED.

Buenos Aires, Yesterday,

A number of fatalities occur- red, and many houses were des- troyed, as a result of an 'earth- quake in the region of San An- topio de los Cobres, in north-west Argentina. Reuter's American Service.

"Give him a dose of this every half hour of the night and he will as Scoutmasters, Rover Leaders or sleep all night without waking." Cubmaster, according to their

Buen Humor, Madrid.

said that he should like to see the mortgage of $16,000 on Saiwan Ray cleared, at an early date.

The accounts were duly second- ea and passed.

With the addition of seven new members, the Council of the As- sociation remains unaltered. The new membera elected were:-

Commodore A. H. Walker, R.N. Mr. Tang Shit-kin. Mr. M. K. Lo.

Commander J. Newill, R.N, Mr. G. B. de Martin.

Mr. C. M. Manners, and

Mr. Li Jowson.

Scoutmasters W. Gittens and

personal preference.

Ladies and gentlemen. permit me to conclude by proposing a hearty vote of thanks to His Ex- cellency the Governor for sparing! the time to come and preside at this meeting. The deep and prac- tical Interest which His Excellency has evidenced in all matters con- cerning the welfare of the com- munity, and the ability with which he has grappled with the many in- triente problems that have arisen since his arrival, have strengthen- ed our confidence that in him the Boy Scouts' Association has not only R sympathetic friend but also a wise gulde.

Governor's Reply. Replying. H.E. Sir William Peel

K. H. Ylp were elected represen-Laid:

tatives of the Hong Kong District When, soon after my appoint- Association, and Dr. K. H. Uttley ment as Governor of this Colony and S. A. Sweet for the Kowloon district.

Governor Welcomed. The Hon. Mr. Kotewall said, in part:-

Our Sports Diary.

LOCAL

GOLF — To-day-Railway Cop Final-faces.

Tu-morrow Taggart Cup- Third Bound.

Saturday and Sunday Bogey Pool, Punling.

Sunday-First Round Junior Saturday and SundayK.G.C. Captain's Cup.

Tuesday Ross Cup-First Round (Ladies).

Jamiary 25-Semi-final K.G.C.. Junior Championship.

February 1- Second Round Junior Championship, Fanling.

February 10-Junior Section, Championship, B.HLK.G.C. (First round).

RIFLE SHOOTING — To-mor row-Public Meeting, Jardine Matheson's Board Room, 5.30

f.m.

FANLING HUNT-Saturday-- Kennels.

January 21-Hunters' Arms. January 26-17 Pine Tree Hill, 2014/30 milestone.

January 28-Race Course. January 31-Sun Wai Camp. RUGBY FOOTBALL-Saturday. -Second Trini Game.

January 24-Club v. Army (Triangular Tournament).

February 8-Club y. Navy (Tri- angelar Tournament).

FOOTBALL - Saturday-First Division-Navy v. Borderers; Club v. .A., Argylls v. Chinese Ath letic, St. Joseph's v. Club de Re- creio; Second Division-Navy v. Royal Artillery, Club de Recreio v. Chinese Athletic, University v. South China, Club v. St. Joseph's, Borderers v. Argylls, Eastern v Kowloon F.C Third Division- Fukien v. Royal Air Force, R.A.O.C. Y. Royal Engineers, Ewa v. Borderers, R.A.S.C. v. Chinese Athletic.

CRICKET Saturday-Division -Civil Service C.C. v. Kowloon C.C. (L.) Indian R.C. v. Hong Kong C.C. (F.); Division II.- Kowloon C.C. v. Civil Service C.C. (L); Craigengower C.C. v. Club de Recreio (L.); Hong Kong C.C. 7. Indian R.C. (F.).

Sunday-Police v. Volunteers. TENNIS Saturday-H.K.C.C. Tournament Entries Close.

Monday-U.S.R.Ç, Tournament Second Rounds Close. RACING Sunday Fanling Hunt Club's Steeplechase Meeting. February 15 Fanling Hunt Club's Steeplechase Meeting.

February 28-March 7—Ännual Race Meeting.

March 14-First Extra Raco Meeting.

FENCING Monday-Fencing Club Meeting, Yacht Club, 5.45 p.m.

CHESS Tuesday Kowloon Chess Club Championship.

ATHLETICS-March 16 and 16 -Hong Kong v. Canton Univer- sities.

HOME.

FOOTBALL Saturday-First Round of Scottish Cup.

January 24-English Cup-- Fourth Reund.

RUGBY FOOTBALL-Saturday -England v. Wnies, Twickenham. January 24-Scotland v. France, Paris.

was announced, I was asked to AMBULANCE CORPS.

become the Chief Scout here, I ac-

cepted with the greatest pleasure

DRAWING,

have, however, since then done PROFIT OF $8,000 FROM PRIZE little in that capacity. In fact I In the name of the Boy Scouts' eeem to have confined my duties Association, I respectfully join in merely to signing a few warrants. The St. John Ambulance Associa extending to His Excellency our I do not want to be thought tion prize drawing took place before warmest welcome on this his first that I am at all lacking, in sym- the Hon. Mr. W. E. L. Shenton, and public appearance as our Chief pathy or enthusiasm in the move-Messrs. A. Morris, Assistant Com- Scout, and on behalf of the Asso-ment. I have always thought it missioner, and Hr Kom-tong, ciation Council I pledge to him to be one of the finest movements O.B.E., in the premises of the Chi- our loyal and whole-hearted sup-in modern years.

nese Compradores' Association yes- port.

It is obvious from the report torday afternoon.

I appeal to you for financial that rather more officers are want- Mr. Ho Kom-tong said that out help. As the Commissioner "hased. On the one hand there seems of 10,000 tickets, 7,000 bad been pointed out in his report, the As-to be a dearth. of Scoutmasters, sold realising $15,000, of which Bociation is burdened with a debt and I endorse Dr. Kotowall's an $8,000 was a profit and would go to of $16,000, the result of the purneal very strongly for people to the benefit of the St. John chase of the site at Sniwan for come forward as officers.

Ambulance Association. He also our Training Camp, which has The other need is evidently a commented upon the good work proved to be auch a desirable a need for funds to wipe off a large done by the Brigade, and the un quisition, You will be glad to portion of the mortgage.; I was selfish "efforts of the members. hear that our able Honorary Trea-somewhat surprised to read in the A list of prize winners appears' surer, Mr. T. N., Chau, and our report that It is often stated that below, the first prize being a good friend, Mr. Tang Shlu-kin, there is little to do in Hong Kong. Pontiac four-door sedan motor car, Enve kindly undertaken to raise I have been greatly, impressed by valued at $5,000. The second at least $6,000, thus leaving only the activities here, and in connec prize is valued at $1,000 and the $10,000 to be contributed or Talation with the Scout movement third at $500, ed by other members of the Asso-there. Is more to do here, than In ciation

most places I have had to deal My next appeal is for more with Hong Kong contains a good members. It is our conviction deal of generosity, and I am sure that the more members we have, in spite of work done It other the more widely would our alms directions monetarily, people wilf be known and our influence discome forward to help this very seminated, and thus wuild the fine movement of the Boy Scouts good work be helped on. A local Chier Scout 1 should Now comes my third appeal like to tender, thanks to the which is directed to those young people who have helped so much men who have had experience of in the work of this Association discipline and leadership but who and also to thank you for show. still remain outside the Boy Scouts ing, sympathy with the movement Fa

Pang Movement.sk them to jöfn us by coming here this "afternoon on pretontation

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To-morrow-Concert, Helena May Institute, Kowloon, 8.45 p.m.

17 January and 19Theatre Royal; Daras Clara Butt.

Home Malls To-morrow-Inward from Ameri- } ca and ports (President Jackson); from Europe via Suez (Kashgar); Outward for Europe via Siberii (Kashgar), 6 p.m.

Meeting.

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February 10-H, K. Land In- vestment & Agency Co., Ltd., ordinary meeting. Mesurs Jardine Matheson's Offices, 12.30 p.m.

Miscellaneous. To-day- Theatre Royal ture by Dr. P. Fennelly, "Psychology of Health," 9.15 p.m.

To-morrow-Lecture on "League of Nations" by Mr. Bascombe John son, St. John's Cathedral Hall, 5.30

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