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THE CHINA "MAIL, SEPTEMBER 2, 1941.

INSPIRING FAREWELL SPEECH BY THE GOVERNOR

A MASS REPRESENTATIVE meeting was held at the King's Theatre at noon to-day to bid farewell and to make presentations on behalf of the com- munity to His Excellency the Governor, Sir Geoffry Northcote, and Lady Northcote, on the eve of their departure.

Heads of Departments and the Services, mem- bers of the Executive, Legislative and Urban Coun- cils, members of the Consular Body, and representa- tives of numerous organisations in the Colony at- tended the meeting, while the Gallery was packed with members of the general public.

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SHIP'S SAILING DELAYED

It is officially an- nounced that the vessel in which Sir Geoffry and Lady Northcote are to sail will not be leaving to- morrow as expected.

The date of time of the vessel's departure will be notified later.

His Excellency was presented, are yet industrious and cautious. with a large folding screen bear- Thus the aged have received 1000000.0*0.0**............ ing the valedictory address made solace, the young have received by the Hon. Sir Robert Kotewall, Įdie care, the people have enjoyed to leave us Happily you

still Kt, CM.G., LL.D., on behalf of peace and security, and the Com- possess in full all your mental the Chinese community.

munity has contaided busy as be- powers, and we accordingly look At the conclusion of His Excel-fore. So pervasive has been your forward with certainty to your Jency's farewell speech, Lady beneficent rule that the people re-emergence from retirement in Northcote was presented with a sing and dance for joy..

the near future. The pity of it bouquet by Miss Rita Lo, daugh- Realising that China to Hong is that though we have received ter of the Bon, Mr. M. K. and Kong is as the lip is to the teeth, abundance of good from

your Mrs. Lo.

you have striven to foster neigh- | administration you have not been bourly relations. Out of pity for able, owing to the difficulties of the destitute refugees you gave these times, to complete your them sanctuary and sustenance; many great schemes and liberul in columiseration for the wound- | policies, ed and the

The Valedictory Address read on behalf of the community of Hong Kong by the Hon. Mr. J. J. Paterson was as follows:

The members of this commun- ity regret that I health should necessitate your departure from Hong Kong.

your own

suffering you have "Fragrant Incense given liberally from purse for their relief. Educa You are leaving us. In bid- tion and culture had not been suf- ding you farewell we burn Your Excellency has done much | ficiently widespread through Iragrant incense, and pray that for Hong Kong during your term want of trained teachers, and you you and Lady Northcote may of office here and those of us who established a Training College to have the blessings of health and have bad the honour of working meet the want. The hard lot. of good fortune, and we offer you, for you know how important the the labouring class needed im-

as our good wish, the following common weal was in your eyes, provement,

and you created a

lines from the "Book of Odes":- We recognise your great interest Labour Office for their welfare.

Happy is the good man in social services, one of the sur-The living conditions of the rows of wur is that humanity is Community were poor, and you set back, things essential in peace planned to set up a Permanent time must wait until the war effort Commission for the

purpose of is fully served and victory won. considering, without intermission, But we do thank you for the very means for their betterment and

advancement great deal that you have done for for the

of social

LIS,

And so good-bye. May this com- munity wish Your Excellency re- newed health in a more kindly clinate and to you and

Lady Northcote the very best of good

fortune.

Chinese Address

service generally,

These important measures are well known to all. They have been made possible by your earn- est strivings and untiring efforts amidst countless difficulties and obstacles. All measures conduc-

Who is the frm base of the

State.

Happy is the good man Whose lot is countless years ofị-

blessings.

Happy is the good man Who is the light of his Country. Happy is the good man Whose life is for ever and ever, Happy is the good man Who is father of his people. Happy is the good man Whose fair fame endures with-

out end.

ing to the weal of the Colony and

There followed the ceremony of on behalf of charity have always the presentation of gifts from the received Your Excellency's sym- Chinese ladies of Hong Kong pathetic attention. Functions

to

The Hon. Sir Robert Kotewall read the Valedictory Address on held for such purposes have often Lady Northcote by Mrs. M. K. Lo, behalf of the Chinese Community, been graced by Your Excellency's supported by Mrs. W. N. T. Tam and Mrs. Li Tse-fong, after which of which the following is a personal attendance and helped

His Excellency said: translation:

by your wise guidance. Thus

"I am sure that you will realise

In the "Book of Changes" it is encouraged and stimulated by said: "If the right man be not in your enthusiasm and zeal, the that I stand here to say 'goodbye' office, right principles of govern- people have redoubled their to you with very mixed feelings:

ment will not prevail." By pro-effort in all good

causes, with moting international friendship results that have been

as sub- and by paying regard to public stantial as they have been far- opinion, Tzu Ch'an governed the reaching. In truth, Your Excel- State of Cheng; by practising lency is a good friend to China, sincerity and by dispensing jus- and a lucky Star to the residents tice; K'ung Ming governed the of Hong Kong. Kingdom of Shu. We read of

INFINITE CHARM”, these men in history and we ad¬ This, too, is worthy of mention. mire them. How. fortunate we The influence of your virtue has are to have met one of their like extended to... your household. and to have personally received Lady Northcote, with her tender benefits from him,

compassion and infinite charm, In the year 1937, His Majesty has been unsparing in supporting the King appointed Your Excel- you in all charitable and other. lency to be the Governor of Hong good work. "The minister of Kong. Before this, Hong Kong state manages 'the external was a great port in the Far East: affairs; his consort manages the ships from the four quarters of internal affairs." The virtue of the world assembled in its har-a wife shows up more brightly bour, precious goods were stack- the achievements of the husband.

ed, mountain-high; trade ⚫ and In 1939 the European war commerce prospered; and the broke out, Afar, Your Excel- people were law-abiding. The lency has been deeply concerned Colony had always been regarded in your Country's trials; near, as one easy-to-rule-But when you have been solicitous for your Your Excellency alighted from people's needs. Under candle. your carriage and assumed your light you have laboured, without duties, China was disturbed by cease till the small hours of the the incursion of foreign soldiery night. When urged to spare your Communication by sea was im strength for the sake of the State peded; cost of living was soaring; you said. "This is my duty; how refugees had flocked hither, and cạn... 1 đa otherwise?- · Besides, the Colony was in a state of un- there is much to do; how can I quiet., Your Excellency took as spare myéelf?” · As a result your your guide the principles that heavy unremitting labour... · has good government rests on a liberal brought on ill health. Seeing policy; that the duty of govern- that your recovery was slow, you mentis" to nurture. the people; desired, to make way for another. that where there is no distinction physically more fit for your res¬ of race or class, sincerity is suffi-ponsible office. You accordingly, cient to bring about publio loyal- sought: permission to relinquish ty; and that in all things, large your appointment. His Majesty- and small, cooperation is sumcient | the. King, appreciating the single- to achieve results. During the mess of your purpose, granted four years of Your Excellency's your request,

When the nows administration you have steadfast- became, known, the people were ly followed these principles in all surprised and distressed, but your administrativo acts."

they were powerless, knowing that in the circumstance they would not be able to stay your departure.

"SAGACIQUS AND QUICK" Benevolent, and icindly, you, sir, are yet courageous and resolute. Sagacious and quick in action, you

Now Your Excellency is about

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