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Technical Expert Needed Hong Kong's Chinese Church Club

By Local Manufacturers

The Hong Kong Government has been approached on the question of securing the services of a technical expert to help local manufacturore- improve local products.

Mr. U Tat-chee, Vice-Chairman of the Chinese Manufacturers' Union, said this last night in a broadcast over Radio Hong Kong.

Popularly known as the "Ginger A technical expert, he said, is King". Mri U Tai Chen -ald that | badly needed in the Colony. With he hopes for some resulls shortly, the services of such an expert, he He added that when members of nodded, the quality of local pro- his Union visited the last British ducts can be considerably Industries Fair they inperind proved in a short period. manufacturing centres in the United Kingdom to study produc- tion methods.

Centenary Of Convent Celebrated

IT-

Mr. U Tat Chee, Managing Director of the Hong Kong Pro- served Ginger Distributors Limit- Nd. also spoke on the Chinese Products Exhibition, sponsored by his Union, to be opened hử the riovernor on Saturday.

First Since 1940

He said that It will be the first of its kind én a larțe scalo since 1940. The 220 stalfe have already been taken up by 170 Jocal factories

The founding of the French Convent a century ago was celebrated at the French Con- Mr. U Tat Chec Buld that the vent yesterday with a High numerous exhiblis to be displayed Maas in the Convent Church will cause amazement as there are in the morning and Solemn many people in the Colony whe Benediction In the afternoon.

have little knowledge of the goods The High Mass was officiated being produced here. He added. by Rev. Father, Vercondelet and "The expression, everything from was sung by the Regional Semina needle to an anther' does not cover the range of goods ary, while the Benediction was by fully Bishop Valtorta.

manufactured in Hong Kong."

The "Ginger King" said that manufacturers are particularly anxious for exporters and mer-

Among those present were: Cordiant Thomas Tien. Rev. Mother Theophane (General Delegate from Paris), Rev. Mothers Provincial from Saigon and Rev. Mother Provincial from

Koreo,

In

After the Benediction a recep- tlon was held

school the

At present, sald Mr. U Tat Chee, premises which was followed by entertainment in the School Hall. the bigger markets for local pro

ducts are Malaya, the Philippines, Before the entertainment com- inenced, the history of the founda-indo-China, Indonesia, Siam and on of the Convent was recount- South Africa, Products are also ed, and as it was related, scenes exported to India, Australis, the depleting the various events were United Kingdom, and the United brought to life by persons man---States. - queriding in costumes of the days referred to.

One most Important factor was that since the inauguration of the convent, more than 150,000 lap- ties were administered,

TWO TAXICABS

·IN COLLISION Two taxicabs collided in Cum- naught Road Central a tabout 10 n.ro. yesterday.

High Quality

An Impressive front for Hong Kong's Chinese Products Exhibition, to be opened on Saturday opposite the Penin sula Hotel, is now under con. struction. The above photo shows what it will look like when completed.

Promising Art Exhibit In January

Art lovers will look forward

Galleries in 1944.

To Stage

Products Exhibition The Nativity

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EXHIBITION OF CHINESE COUS

Malaya's New War Against Typhoid

Kuala Lumpur, December 12.

Malaya has a new war on her hands-a nitarcy war

dgainst typhoid.

The ammunition is the still-scarce "wonder" drug,

chloromycetin.

From light, musical revue te Nativity play is a step which few amateur theatrical groups dare to lake but, encouraged 'by their recent success, is one which the younger members of the Rotary Church Club taking this week-end.

arc

Encouraged by the tremendous -success of the "Magic Lamp," which drew full house at the Club de Recrolo and the Kowloon, Cricket Club during thú kumoner, these youthful amateurs are pre- renting the Nativity play, ot tha Tak "Wonder Night,” Shing School, Un Chau Street. on December 18, 10 and 20.

Leaving nothing to chance, the players have been putting in a lot of hard work, rehearsing dur- Ing the past few weeks. The producer has selected a very strong cast which Includes Lilia Xavier, Boobay Barris, Jun d'Almeida and Tony Alves;

For the uninitiated, it might be mentioned that the Tak Shing School Is just behind the Precious Blood Convent, and can be reach- ed by the No. 6 route bun.

St. Vincent De Paul Bazaar

The 72nd Annual Bazaar of the Society of, St. Vincent de Paul was held at St. Mary's

Reminders School yesterday.

Today

Centenary of French Convent,

Entertainment In

Convent Hall. 5.30 pln.

11.

A

committee (Mr. President of the C. M. Alves, Society), Dr. Olinto de Souza and Filher de Angelis, greeted the chairman of the Urban Council, Dr. P. Fehily, and Mrez Fchily.

Mrs. Fehly, after declaring the Razuur open, was presented with K. Referees Association, fort-a bouquet by Madeline Remedios.

provided nightly meeting, KHFA office, Eighteen stalls Prince's Bldg., "130" pan. K. Singers rehearsal. St. John's

Cathedral Hall, 5.30 p.m.

Whist Drive, Eureun YMCA, 8

p.17.

Coming Events

TOMORROW

The soldiers are a team of Ų. S. medien? ment-and One chants to visit the Exhibition and to the exhibition of his works Army

carly January woman. They are continuing re- help in increasing exports of Hong promised for

carried out here curlfer Kong's

Any comment next by Mr. George Chann at search products, and criticisms will be welcome, he

a private preview at the Hong this year by another U. S. Anny added.

Kong Hotel Roof Garden yes-Roup.

The first investigations concet terday.

Irated on the use of chloromy This 34-year-old pupil of Mr.

cetin

scrub typlita. for treating Alexander Brooks of the Otis:

They were dramatically success ful, proving the drug the most tutor in the samo Institute and

against Art Institute, who later became a

guest instructor in the Maxwell effective weapon so far Galleries in 1944, has had his that dread maltedy.

The earlier research also in- paintings hung in all the princi-

dicated that chloromycetin misht pal art galleries in Los Angeles be similarly effective against H. including the Christmas exhibition") De

A shortage of the drug- typhoid. A of paintings

international by

1les forced. a halt. Most of the first U. S. Army team returned to Washington for evaluation of their research and nuditional supplies.

Now four men and a woman, the with all the available stock of

capitai drug, have. arrived in this of Malaya to continue the work.

Their Investigations will have two phased

Asta How effective Is chloromycetin In treating Essentially colouris!, Mr.

typhold? How effective is it l6 Chann's paintings of still life

preventing scrub typhus? low with an unusual richness of colour with a distinction in tone. Valunteers Wanted

His child

Dr. Joseph E. Smadel, who harmony and design. studies, done with an intense debeaded the earlier study group. votion to natural expression, pre vill fly from Washington

critles compared by

to Maloya in January Robert Henri.

charge tako agatu. Until Smade! arrive, the All paintings shown yesterday, group hended by Major Robert Including "Crossounds" (a study Traub, head of the department of of hopelessness and despair de virus and rickettsial diseases of picted by a mother and two young the U. 5. Army Medical School in children), "Destituto" (a beggar Washington.

Toe woman too old to work), and a child study entitled "Fok Wal Hol", showed the artist's genuine atitute for Medical Research, as devotion to self-expression.

Several of the artist's pletures hove won gratifying praise from critics in the United States, while several, including "Rice Bow!", exhibited during the drive for For Chinese refugees in funds November 1941, "Lily Lee", and "Knuckles Down", have been pur- chased by art museums,

He said that the quality of artists held at the James Vigevens still produced only in small quan- Hong Kong's rubber footwear, electric forches, vacuum flasks, neddles and aluminium wars. compare favourably with similar products manufactured abroad.

Mr. U Tat Chee said that al- though prices of inual geads are nigh view of the high cost of A Yellow Taxi Company cub living, Hong Kong continues to was badly damaged when it crash-receive orders because the Colony el into a Central Tuxi Company is able to make deliveries on time. vehicle. There were no injuries. Prices, he added, can only be Another Yellow Taxi cab was lowereil when cast of food and damaged at about 12.25 p.m. when rents are reduced with the help a door which had swung open of Government, came into violent contact with a pillar near the 'Star Ferry.

MR. CHURCHILL ON SPAIN

· London, December 11, Mr. Winston Churchill, In

the

Safes of local goods in world's markets naturally will increase considerably, said the "Ginger King

when production costs are reduced.

Mr. U Tal Chee said that the question of high food prices des It cannot statenient today, and that in yes-solved by individuals.

He suggested that to solve the terday's foreign affairs debate in the House of Commons he had high rent problem, more workers' not advocated Spain's admission quartern should be built by far- to Western Union but lo the tory managements, for letting out to employees at reasonable rentals

United Nations.

1

"Hussin and her satellites are

pends on Government.

at 4 p.m. on Saturday, the. Ex- hibition will remain open daily

to those of

KENNETH ROYALE ON LONG TOUR

The American doctors will work in co-operation with Malaya's In-

they did in earlier experimenta- tion.

For the next two months the doctors will administer the drug to typhold sufferers and those ex- posed to scrub typhus, observing The United States Army Secrethe results. They have sent out a

Paris, December 12.

HK.

Social Welfare Council, annual general meeting, PRO Lecture Room, 5.15 p.m. Eastern

Navigation Co., Ltd., annual general meeting, King's Bldg., 11 am. Kowloon Junior School, prize

giving, at King George V School, 5.30 parts. H.K. Football Association Council meeting, Prince's Bldg, 5.15

H.K. Rotary Club luncheon, talke on "The Police Service" by Police Commissioner, D. W. Macintosh; Roof Garden, II.K. Hotel, 12.30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY

attractions for the large crowd.~~~ The sluils were provided by the C.Y.MA. Rosary Church, St.,

Theresa's Church, Rosary Church'

Children of Mary, Precious Bloud Church, Sacred Heart School, St. Joseph's College, Wah Yan Col- lege, Rose Day Stall Guide and Scout Stall, Chinese Catholle Club, St. Thomas More Association and the Little Flower Club.

The Lucky Dip, quoits, dart throwing and shooting gallery were well patronised.

Music was provided by Andy' Hidalgo and his Orchestra.

MR. BLAIR-KERR BACK AT POST

Mr. Willem Alexander Binir- Kerr, who has been on two weeks' return to the local leave, will Second Court'at Kowloon today as temporary magistrate. Club meeting at Talbot Blair-Kerr will hold the

During the next few weeks Mr.

mngls Macdonnell Road,terial post-concurrently will that

House, 50, -8.30 p.m.

of Assistant Crown Solicitor, as Exhibition of Paintings by Yee he did when Mr. W. H. Latimer

Bon, Lee Bying and Lula

went on leave some months ago. Chun. Hotel Coell, 10 a.m. Prior to his appolutinent as Kowloon Rotary Club luncheon, last, Mr. Blair-Kerr was second

THURSDAY

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magistrate in Kowloor.

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An American official spokesman told Reuter the purpose of Mr. Royall's visit was to get a first- hand view of the European mili- lary and political situation.

Bombay, December 11. Reports retiching here said that the dest major communal riots to months broke out today between Moslems and Punjab refugees in the market town of Hapur. 33 miles East of New Delhi, where the police gained control after o bitter battle in which spears were employed.

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