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Entertainment.

MR. G. J. HARMAN

GOING HOME...

Presentation at Institute of E. & S.

GREAT TRIBUTE PAID.

Mr. G. J. Harman, Launch Inspec tor of the Chinese Maritime Cus- toms, and..Vice-Chairman of the In- stitution of Engineers and Ship- bullders, who is retiring shortly,

FRIDAY, APRIL 1,

THE INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERS AND SHIPBUILDERS

A

MR. FARRELL'S ADDRESS AT ANNUAL MEETING.

Mr. P. T. Farrell, who pre- fits are the backbone of the Insti-

Due to the fall in exchange and consequent increase in the prices

was presented with a farewell gift sided at the annual meeting of tute. by the Institution at yesterday's the Institution of Engineers and annual meeting. The presentation included a gift for Mrs. Harman.

The Chairman, Mr. P. T. Farrell, Bald:-

not

over

Shipbuilders, last evening, re- we had to pay for our stocks, we ported a successful year. Oc- were compelled to Increase bar casion was also taken to make a prices. They were somewhat re- presentation to Mr. G. J. Harman, dused on December 1, 1931, but I who is retiring shortly,

would like to emphasise that in spite of the large increase 1980 in bar profits, the Hon. Trea surer's report states that percent- age of gross profit on cost for 1931 was only $7.8 per cent. against 41.4. per cent. for 1930, a decrease of 3.6 per cent,

I would assure you

have

that the Refreshment Committee are doing their level best to main- tain bar prices at a safety margin, and a fair one to all concerned, and

Overhead Expenses.

หด

It is with very great regret that I have to announce that we are this | year losing an old and loyal member Before presenting the report, in the person of Mr. G. J. Harman. the Chairman called upon the Mr. Harman is sailing for Home on meeting to stand up as a mark of retirement on (I think it is) May 6. respect for the following mem- Many of us who are here this evebers who died during the past ning, as well as those who are year: Messrs. W. R. Cochrane, absent, have been associated for H. E, Hendry, C. Mason, E. D. many years, both in the Institute Penhale, K. K. Staple, and J. and out of it, with our old and faith Roberts. ful friend. George. For

In the many

course of his speech years he has served on your Com- Mr. Farrell said:— mittee in the capacity of Bar Con- I have no doubt that you will as outside prices favour us so vener and in this respect be has whole-heartedly agree with me shall, in turn, adjust prices to 3. really "shone" to the best advantage. When I say that the year 1931 more favourable figure. He has increased our prices very has, for us, proved a distinct suc- reluctantly, and lowered them again cess and I might say the results

You must remember that our very reluctantly, but for all that he as shown in the statement of ac overhead expenses are heavy (al- has bad our interests at heart and counts now submitted for your though your Committee have kept a his sound advice and judgment has confirmation

surpassed vigilant eye on such) and though always been at the disposal of the even the expectations of your we do not aim to finish the year with various Committees.

Committee. To my mind these a large profit, yet we cannot sustain We also cannot forget the in-results reflect the greatest credit losses.

We are all in the same boat member of and I would therefore ask you to valuable services rendered by Mrs. on each and every Harman in the advice which she this Institution. As you will see put your trust in your Committee gave us and hard work she put in from a perusal of the accounts, with the sure and certain knowledge some time ago in refurnishing the we show a nett profit of $5,202.71 that they are doing their best to Ladies' Room. Our thanks are due as against a nett loss of $2,074.32 please all concerned. to them both and I know you will and in this connection I would

I do not think there are any fur- all join me in wishing them God mention that with the exception ther points in connection with the of a very small profit for 1927, accounts which need comment. The great speed, a pleasant trip Home, and a palace, and new age, and

the thoroughly happy and enjoyable re amounting to $296.74, our results Hon. Treasurer's report covers the Talkies... Science assembles us, tirement. We shall

since 1926 have been most dis- ground in a short and comprehen- Art does not unite us. Influences them

forget

appointing, not to say dishearten- sive manner. The writing up of that in a new jargon are called

Mr. L. J. Blackburn detailed Mr.

ing.

our Fixed Assets, as at June 30, mergers and syndicates have de- Harman's long association with the

It is, therefore, all the more 1930, to the Auction Valuation plac By its detractors this community prived as of contact with the Institute and paid a great tribute to encouraging that your Committee ed on them by an independent and

artist. We gape, and hardly know his activities.

are now able to submit a state- disinterested firm of Valuers has has been called many nasty names, why, at a distant and bloodless won-

ment of accounts which, they received the approval of our audi- but so far no one has ever yet had, der. We have grown distrustful of

trust, will merit your commentors. the nerve to call a frivolous. For what is within ourselves; for that,

dation. There are, however, 3

General. we have learned, is no longer of to be frivolous denotes a love

few points on which you may re-

Proceeding, Mr. Farrell said that importance. Space and science in-

A drastic accident occurred on quire explanations. They are it was gratifying to note the con- amusement at any price, and on aulate us from the sympathy of the hillside at Tai Shek Road, Shau- as follows:-

tinued popularity of the Library. the face of things Hong Kong is humane communleation."

kiwan, during blaating operations

The circulation of books was 14,687 easily amused, and likes her amuse-

That there is neither drama nor yesterday afternoon, when a youth,

in 1981, being an increase of 3,318 music available to the young of Yip Kee (15), who ventured too

over 1980 and 4,357 over 1929. He ¡ment cheap. The Talkies, God Hong Kong to-day except such as close to a charge was blown

paid a tribute to the work of Mr. bless them! seem to supply all the is produced mechanically seems to pieces.

Latham as Hon, Librarian, and also commercially-organised entertain-us deplorable. To blame such

expressed thanks to Mr. Mycock for state of affairs on the decreptitude The return of notifiable diseases

carrying on during Mr. Latham's of the City Hall and the default of for the 24 hours ended yesterday

absence. the Government in not providing shows one case each of small pox A generation is growing up here accommodation for travelling com- in the Victoria, and Old and New the major items of expenditure in that has no knowledge of stage-panies is to miss the point, is

to Kowloon districts; and two cases this account are the following: stress the effect before the cause. of cerebro-spinal fever. piays, of acting, of drama, of elocuFor if there was a demand for the mainland,

on the Cleaning and overhauling tion, of spectacle, of all the won-theatre a theatre would be provid-

Renewing servants' ders and glories that the theatre ed. Because if it is true to say For causing unnecessary noise forms

that a people get the government by exhaust, the Kowloon Motor Bus Lammert Brothers, for re- fore-i

they deserve, it is equally true that Co. were summoned at the Kowloon fathers. Unless they attend the they only get the entertainment Magistracy this morning and fined

valuation of furniture, performances staged by the local they deserve.

$5. The summons was the result Repairs to furniture, &c. Now when we tell new residents of a complaint lodged in regard to Refurnishing of amateurs, the last voices raised in

Ladies' that twenty years ago the theatre vehicle No. 663, at 9.30 am. this dramatic wilderness, the whole was filled continually during the March 7.

Room

423.85 Premium on Hong Kong Govern- wonderworld of the theatre means six winter months by first-class

ment Loan (portion written off) nothing in their young lives, touring companies they are ob-

For the first time in years is self-explanatory and, I think, to them as a

viously incredulous. Yet we old Glenealy was this morning

made needa no that residents know that

further comment. The no sate for pedestrians. Footballers balance of premium to be written Wis un-sung. And that they more than the truth. And what and beggars were conspicuous by off, as reflected in the Balance do not find anything to memories enshrine these old and their absence, thanks to the presence Sheet, viz: 2860 will all be dealt attract them in the theatre seems peeling walls. For ourselves wel of an Indian constable. It is to be with this year.

ment

of

that this

simple-minded

Island requires.

nieant and

to their Theani

song

we talk

On

News in Brier.

to

on

Salaries, Wages and Shroff's Commission: Increase on 1930 $360.87 accounted for by small increases to a few members of the staff, necessitated by the high cost of living, due to drop in exchange.

Charges.

Increase on 1930 $617.27: Among

fans

&c.

$ 79.85 uni-

109.20

200.00 209,50

Billiards had shown up remark- bly well, thanks to Hr. Taylor and his Committee. Certain improve- ments had been effected by the House Committee, bat much still re- mained to be done as and when finances permitted. Dances held in December, January and February, and proved very success- ful.

·were.....

were

The report and accounts carried on the proposal of the Chairman seconded by Mr. E. W. Blackmore.

Office Bearers. The following officials were elect- ed for the ensuing year:

President, Mr. P. T. Farrell; Vice-Presidents, Messrs. J. Tully.. and A Webster; Hon. Secretary, Mr. A. L. Landabert; Hon.. Trea- Jean go back to the 'romantic hope that the P.C. will be instruct- evident from the fact that the last nineties'; and we have memories of led to be there during the timin hour

surer, Mr, A. J. J. Martin; Hon Improvement of Premises.

Librarian, "Mr. H, R. Latham,'-' performance staged by the Phil-the Hudson Surprise Party, Elsie also, and.at 6 p.m.

Redecoration of premises (an-

Committee-Messrs. W. Russell, harmonic, a well-produced and at- Adair, Hick's Orioles, and later of

[nual provision) $500: You will, A. C. Landsbert, H. R. Latham, L. J. the Bandman Opera Company that

am sure, concur with the action Blackburn, F. FR. James, A. tractive musical play, resulted in a filled the house at least for a

of your Committee in placing this Harper, G. F. Taylor, A. J. J. loss of over seventeen hundred month, and of liftle Sallsbury and driving, the Chinese driver of fits to meet exceptional expendi- C. Bond and S. T. Williamson,

a summons for dangerous

sum annually to Reserve out of pro- Martin, G. Buchanan, W. J. Geali, dollars. If Hong Kong, and by His Follies. And of world-famous public car was Aned $25 by Mr. that I mean the young folks

artistes like Zelle de Lussan, and Schofield in the Central Police Courtture which will, of necessity, have whom the theatre naturally de-The mere roster of their great and defendant, swerved whilst driving

that great Canadian, Paul Dufault, this morning. It was stated that to be incurred for redecorating our

{premises.

This should be done pends, will not pay to seo à musi- tuneful company would fill a in Hennessy Road; to "frighten" a very five years and willl probably cal comedy, what chance la there column of this paper. Now they pedestrian, after several others had cost us some $2,000. I might add for a serious drama in the Colony are but memories, but memories we crossed the thoroughfare.

that this expenditure is entirely Farrell; 2, W. Russell. Break, K. S. Presented by President, P. T. to-day.

would not willingly be without.

for our account; the landlords will Robertson. not undertake interior decoration Vice-Presidents prize. -- W. J. of premises.

Geall; 2, J. F. McGowan. Break, C. Details of Income.

Mycock, Turning to income: I do not Mr. Osborn'e. prize-1,

Taylor; 2, W. B. Haslett. Break

GF. They are H. L. F. Ewin

оп

Now don't think for a moment What ghosts of the great in song: For the theft of a gold watch and that we are trying to deprecate the and drama haunt that ancient and a leather wallet from. Lieut. Talkies. We are not at all high-building, how often have these Commander Addington, of H.M.S. brow, nor have antwish to be crumbling walls trembled to the Tamar, and a gold finger ring, from, thought superior We even attend thunders of applause! But now, Lieut. Paymaster Vallance, of the consider explanations of the various ourselves ол occasion, and in never again, say those in authority, same, ship, Lau Yau, unemployed, increases are necessary. reason, and when the show sends "The end of an suld sang!".

us a free ticket. And we do not

dany that we have found entertain- ment at the cinema-of a sort. But where, we ask, is the thrill, how has

Personal Par.

machinery so completely managed News has

Billiard Prizes.

The following prizes were dia- tributed to winners in the billiards competition in 1931:

was at the Central Police Court 80 obvious. As you will see from

Library-1, JF, McGowan; this morning, sentenced to fours perusal of the report, many new C. Bond, Break, W. J. Geall, months hard labour by Mr. Wynne-members were elected, and, alas, Messrs. Anderson's prize-1, W. Jones. The prosecution stated some have resigned, This is, na J. Geall; 2, C. Bond Break, W. B.. that the defendant gave every assis- turally reflected in the increases in Haslett. been received in the tance in tracing the owners of the entrance fees and subscriptions. Messrs. Thornycroft's prize. -1; to eliminate all human personality? Colony of the death, at Beach Alton, articles when arrested.

Bar prefts show a substantial in- and 2 (not completed), Break, L. J. To see and hear a great actor on Hampshire, of Mr. Charles A. Hen

crease. Subscriptions and bar pro- Blackburn. the stage, and then to sea and derson, who was for many years the

Yesterday afternoon, Lee Kam-mate listen to his pictured presentiment Far Eastern representative of yau (48) employed as oller on the on this screen is to glimpse but Messza. Charles Morgan & Co., Ltd., Naval tug Alliance, was sent to the to his left leg, caused through hand-Singapore, and are mak

the well-known London firm of paper Government Civil Hospital auffering iron hars. mánufacturers

ing from an injury to his leg and jezdecekmed, who 68 years bruises to his back, sustained

Advice has been way on March 20, whilst working on board holating Charle Chap

one of which fell on him. star and his equa

(22) bf 7 Haiphong gyd will

remored to tie by the Suwa Wah Hospital with an in ur?

sorry ghost of the man mouth

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