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THE CHINA MAIL, TUESDAY, JANUARY 18, 1849.
IRMS Canton Encounters
Monsoon En Route
(By Our Harbour Reporter)
Companies Ordinance Pussongors on board the RMS Canton hoaved a sigh of relief when the vessel reached focal wators safely yesterday.
NOTICE is hereby given that
the greater part of the three-day journey from Singapore they were the victims of a severe monsoon which battered the former armed merchant cruiser shortly after, she left port for Hong Kong. Many of the passengers and some members of the
the creditors of the above For named Company, which is being vohintarily wound-up, are re- quired, on or before the 20th day of February 1949, being- the day for that purpose fixed by the undersigned, Cheng
Conspictions among those who Kwong of No. 24 Robinson Road
here was crew landed
the party of and Chow Kai Chuen of No. 3
were affected by the heavy Chinese scholars, returning from Queen's Road East Hongkong, the Liquidators, of, the said railing and continuous pitch- visit to the United Kingdom. sponsored by the British Counell. Company, to send their names
ing of the ship which only They included Professor C.L. Pien, and addresses, and the particu-ended a few hours before she Professor D.Y. Tso, Dr. Y.C. Sun
arrived here: lars of their debts or claims,
and Professor R.M. LL Lond the names and addressos.gers Ulmbarked hele Yesterdaye of Colofessor
Three hundred and five piss= of their Solicitors, if any, to They. Included medical officers. found himself An accrotary JONG KONG
undersigned, and, if so publishers, infasionaries, scholars,dicament on FILM AND
his Arrival here. knowledge, five years experience, THEATRE NEWS at 60 conte por required by notice in writing attorneys and too ranking civil Professor Plen, whought male only, Chinese, speak Shang-| copy, botzinable AL Loading from the sald Liquidators, servants.
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England, Professor Pien visited some of the historic educational institutions, including Oxforit and Cambridge. He went 10, Nathan Rd. there on a travelling fellowship offered by the British Council.
The author of several poetry books in Chinese, Professor Plen is at present translating a Chinese novel into English.
(Continued from Page 2) To return to Colonel Ride; he inentions that the has been asked whether members of the Force will be allowed to wear their national dress, and answers this query by stating that they will be permitted to do so for walking out and for ceremonial parades." It is in this statement that one will find the sole tenable excuse for the formation of the Force but, un-ntiache, Mr. D. Moore, Mr. Leer Britton of RKO Pletures, Wing fortunately, the Colony is not at commitnder M. N. Oxford, Mr. present financially able to pay thin
D.R. Holines, Mr. J.C, Hutchinson, prics for
There are pageantry. too many more pressing needs to ant J.A. Long (RN) and Captain)
Dr. (Miss) M.J. CHsford, Lleuten- which the money thus expended T.B, Riches, could be applied.
A point which appears to have
General Wang Chen, a military Among the arrivals were Major
Highest Praise
It is hereby notified that scaled Tenders in Duplicate, which should be clearly mark- ed "Tender for rebuilding of two C.H.R. second glass carri- ages No. 30308 and No. 36315" Notice is hereby given that will be received at the Head the Annual General Meeting of Office, Kowloon Canton Rail- the members of the Photogra- escaped the notice of the promot-
Most of the passengers had the way, Kowlton, until noon on white Society of Hong Kong wipers of this scheme is that there highest praise and gratitude for Friday, 21st. January, 1940. No held at Cafe Wiseman at 7.15 either with the scheme self or ly the stewardesses, many of must be something vitally wrong the steward's personnel, especial- Wednesday, January with the Colony which it in de whom went out of their way to
igned
to "protect," to render make the passengers comfortable. necessary so rauch publicity in an
For mest of the passengers who effort to induce men to join. No embarked at Southampton for (a) To consider and adoptsch appeals were necessary when Singapore and Hong Kong, it was men were needed to fight for the the first Christmas and New Year Empire
1930. There were
spent at ser. Secretary and the State-enough and to spure, and they
The RMS Canton was in the ment of Accounts of the would not be necessary now if the Suez Canal when they celebrated Hon. Treasurer:
member of the people of the Colony felt that they Christmas. were being asked to defend new played Santa Claus to the Colony which is their own and children on board. New Year's which is truly a democratie pare day out of Bombay.
day was spent when the ship was of the Empire. It is poor strategy The occasion
was, however. to deny men the rights of citizen-| ship is normal times and then ex to the traditional burla! at sea of marred by an neeldent, which led nect them to rally around in time Genoese steward on the follow- and a reply to this ing day. The Genoese fell on the strategy will be furnished by the deel. fracturing his skull. that their first duty lies to the Emorein stowaways were found number of man who will consider
After leavine Colombo. twa pire rather than to the Colony.
and wern removed by police in the Straits.
the Report of the Hon.
Tenderers must attach to 20th. 1949. ench tender a receipt showing that they have deposited with | Business: the Accountant of the Kowleon- Canton Railway,
the sum of $500.00 as pledge of the bona fides of their tenders, which sum shall be forfeited to the Railway, if any tenderer fails nr vefumes
hin to carry out tender should such tender be accepted.
Forms of tender, specifica- tion and further particulars may be obtained from the Hond Offer. Kowloon Canton Railway. Kowloon.
L. B. TREVOR,
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Railway.
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Jantiary 18th, 1949. Members are reminded that nominations for office-bearer for the ensuing year must be in the hands of the Hou. Secretary by the last post on Wednesday, January 19th, 1040.
HONG KONG TEACHERS' ASSOCIATION
J.P.,
Dr. D. P. Dobson, Litt.D. will give a talk t members of the Association on "School Broadcasts" at 5.15 p.m. on Thursday, January 20th, in St. John's Cathedral Hall. A: interested are invited to attend.
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HONG KONG CRICKET CLUB
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Entries are invited for the Colony Grass Court Singles and Double Tennis Champlonships to be played during the Hong Kong Cricket Club Annual Tennis Tournament commen- cing February 21st, 1949.
Entry farms are obtainable from all Clubs and Sports Shops. Entries will close at 5 fm. on February 11th, 1949.
IMPORTANT, NOTICE.
THE HONG KONG STAGE CLUB
There will bo a Casting Meeling for the Stage Club's next production "The Guineo Pig" on Thursdify, 20th Jan.. 1040, at 8.30 pm. in Room, A, 2nd Floor, China Fleet, Club.
All members and anyone Interested are asked to please attend.
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Let Government take a genuine interest in our everyday problems, housing, schooling, hospital and bulance took numy a steward who Upon her arrival here, an: am- unemployment schemen, effective has an abdominal ailment. price control, recreational faci- When the Canion called at not only for Volun Singapore she landed her most lities, for all, teers, docent transport systems,distinguished ale, and tront us as responsible in- Admiral Sir J.P. Brind, who is passenger. Vice- dividuals with the right to live taking over the command of the urdor a freely elected Government Far East Fleet, Lady Brind ac- and we shall not need anybody to focromnunted the arimiral. Tersuade us to fight, no matter how hopelessly.
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POLICE, NOTICE The opening of The Assizes on' Tuesday, 18th January, 1949,
at 10:10 .n.
1. In connection with above Ceremonies the following Traffle Arrangements are noti fled for general information.
Mi 2. Closed Roads:-Chater Road from Wardley Street to Jackson Road will be clos- ed to Trame from 9.45 a.m. to conclusion of ceremony. Car Parks Closed: From 9 a.m. to conclusion of cere- mony the following, car parks are closed to vehloles except vehicles mentioned. in Para 4. below and all vehicles must be moved therefrom,
3.
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2. Jackson Road East side from Chater Road to Des Voeux Rd., C.
3. Queen's Rd. North side from Jackson Rd. to Murray Rd.
Car Parks. for Guests at-
tending ceremony.
1. Flag car park:-Jack-
Bon Rd West side, south of rain entrance to Supreme Court,
Guests car park: Queen's Rd. Central North side between Jackson Rd. and Mur ray Rd.
5. Car Park additional:: Mur- ray Parade ground will be available for parking of cars from 8 am 10 1 p.m. COMMISSIONER' OF POLICE: 4.1.49.
Admiral Brind hoisted his fac Commander-in-Chief of the For Fant Station on January 11, Admin Sir Denis Bord, whom he succeeds, left Sloganpro for home by the HMT Dilward.
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CONVENTIONS followed
Getting that first trick with the the dummy's D, South led by apade Q, which East allowed to
nil One players, in the choice of win, then the 10 to the F and honour lends from certain com- the K to the A. East returned binations against a No Trump the contract. are paying proposi-the
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his partner's diamonds, W forcing the A. When the They diamond return was won by the
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r's K; South proceeded to make an partner to read his holding. They easy game, totaling four tricks help the leader to get his suit in spades,. two each in the red established as 5000 as possible. suits and one in clubs. They prevent the declarer from taking
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THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB
NOTICE TO MEMBERS Annual Race Meeting, 1949 Saturday 15th, Monday 17th, Tuesday 18th, Wednesday 19th and Saturday 22nd January, The First Bell will be rung at 11.30 am. and the first race will be run at 12.00 noon, each day. The tiffin interval is after the fourth race (1.30 p.m.).
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There are 10 races each day (50 in all). The "Hong Kong Derby" is scheduled to be run on the third day, Tuesday, 18th January, Bace No. 8 at 3.30. p.m.
That was really an overbld band, with North willing to "rb verse" in bidding his hearts at the three level after showing his clubs before, But West made
the 3-No Trumps a good contract
H A 6.3 2 WEDA7 3. C 10 7 5
8 Q 7
H K QJ 7 5
DK 9
CJ 9.8 3
(Dealer:
South. East-West
by means of a bad lead. He vulnerable). selected his fourth-best diamond, the 7, whert be sould have chosen South's 2-Hearts,
Following North's 1-Spade and
what bidding
the J. By so doing he presented do you prefer on this rubber the contract to South.
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deal?'
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MEMBERS' BADGES AND ENCLOSURE. Members are reminded that they and their ladies MUST wear their badges PROMINENTLY DISPLAYED throughout the Afeeling.
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NO ONE. WITHOUT A BADGE WILL BE ADMITTED TO THE MEMBERS' ENCLOSURE. .:
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Badges admitting nag-members to the Members Enclosure and Club Rooms at $10 per day including tax are obtain- able through, the Secretary on the written or personal intro- duction of Member, such Member, to be responsible for all chits etc.
Badges admitting to Members' Enclosure 'will NOT be o sale at the RACK COURSE.
The Treasurers' Compradore Offies and the Secretary's Offles will close at 19 a.m, cách day. Both Offices at 1st Floor, Exchange Building.
A limited number of tiffles will be obtainable at the Club House provided they are ordered in advance from the No. 1 Boy (Tel. 27818),
NO CHILDREN WILL BE ADMITTED TO THE CLUB'S PREMISES DURING THE MEETING,
"NO" PUBLIC' ENCLOSURE.
The price of admission to the Pablle Enclosure is. $3. each day including tax for all persons including ladies, and is payable at the Gate.
Bookmakers, Tie Tao man, etc. will not be permitted to operate within the precincts of The Hong Kong Jockey Club during the Race Meeting.
Refreshments will be obtainable in the Restaurant in the Pabile Enclosuro,
A SERVANTS' PASSES
Servants" passes will be turned to Frivato Box holders ONEX, who are requested to distribute them with discrimina-i tion and to endorso; their names on the passoni Holders of such panics are not permitted in the Members
Enclosure azcept" for "passing through on, their duties and must remain In their employers': stands.
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