1950-05-13 — Page 3

Boys and Girls Clubs Ass'n

hold annual meeting

The Boys and Girls Clubs Association held their annual general meeting yesterday afternoon at the Public Relations Office auditorium.

Reminders The meeting was presided over by Bishop Hall,

Today'

Kowloon Gramophone Society,

classical Concert, Diocesan Hoys' School, 8.15, p.m.

Race Meeting, at Happy Valley

*2

p.m.

President of the Association, who in his ad- dress laid emphasis on the importance of the element of friendship which permeates the ac- · tivities of the clubs.

"What our clubs do is not only to leave youngsters in the which they Nine Dragons Services Clubs, environment, in

Tombola, 0 p.m.

must live, with which they Dance and Buffet Supper. Kow-must come to terms, but to loon Bowling Green Club, inject into that environment a and presentation to Mr. F. W. new element. That new cla- Grinter.

is friendship," ment Cuccro Services Club Tombotn, 8

p.m.

Coming events

60,

TOMORROW Toe H Classical Concert,

Macdonnell Road, 8.30 p.m. Orchestra, Popular Gripps, JIK

1K Light

Bishop Hall.

ccns,

their Memorial Centre building on the Southern Playground, Wanchat. He said despite lack of funds and trained personnel it would be lamentable the Boys und Girls Clubs Association could

generous offer. not accept this

1

In addition to new office pre misca, two large club rooms would be made available to the Amocio- "I m convinced that this tion for all-day use. There will the most profound principle in be two clubs for boys and two education. This convletion is for girls, each under a trained. candrined both by our experience leader.

eduention Elementary of life and by the Christian faith

physical training and plenty For it Is

every man's experience

games will be provided. The girls at given friendship une can clubs have already received twn face the toughest conditions with sewing machines, and among the courage and some hope of suc- trader to be taught the boys will

be carpentry, There will be "Our duba represent 'cases of friendship' for children who have children's library, and it is hoped found the world continually hos- to get cinema equipments later op.

hostile for many of them

Volunteer doctors even in such family life as they may have. Once a youngster has

Thanks was expressed by the discovered that life can be có- operation with a friendly purposa rather than opposition to enemie

he in well on the of all kids,

an educated becoming Vehicular way to

mait. For to be educated is to have the capacity to co-operatų with your environment.

Concert, The Hotel, p.in, Laying of foundation Stone of new Parish Hall, St. Teresa's Church, 0.30 p.m. European YMCA Armchair

Group meeting talk 011 Welsh Characteristics, 8.45 pan.

Club,

Nine Dragons Services Tombola, 8 p.m. HI Art Club, sketching party to Shatin, members to meet at the Jordan Road Ferry, 10.30 a.m.

of

Obituary

Mr. J. E. Ponnybacker

the Supreme Commander, Alited Powers in Tokyo, Japan, and for 25 years a Far East pe.roleum marketing executive

Bishop Ifall sold the Associa tion numbers about 7,400 boy!! and girls in the clubs. There are. however, some 250,000 boys and girls in Hong Kong, of whom are of club age, that i

Chairman to the Chimano Medi- cal Association who provided, 12 volunteer doctors for a health Burvey of the children at the clube and who made varlour recommendations for the treat. ment of those requiring mediaal attention;

The generousity and assistance Governtuent through the Social Welfare Officer was also men- tioned.

The report for 1849-50 was then

adopted by the meeting.

about half red 15. aid of that

The financial report was read Mr. James E. Pennybacker, number between 30,000 and 40,- the Treasurer, Mr. J.H. Blin chairman of the Petroleum Ad-ou are not in school. 'visory Group at the headquarters "To bring the

the benefits of ko, who said given the necresary club membership to even half funds the Association could take that its a terrific task. care of 40 to 50 times the present

number for it cannot be done by any number of children. He appeale:! mase production methods. to the public to contribute gener-

it Great Continue to be based oncusty. friendship within

Bishop Hall was unanimously the club and between the re-elected President

despite his group itself club members and their leader, wish that the office should be

taken in rotation. naid Bishop Hail.

Mr. U Tat-chee was re-electer Vice-President, and Mr. J.H. Blinks, Treasurer.

for Standard-Vacuum Oil Com- pany, died suddenly on April 21 in Tokyo at the age of 51.

One of several industry experts asked by General Douglas Mac- Arthur to advise SCAP on petro- leum affairs in post-war Japan, Mr. Pennybacker had served with PAG since August, 1948, During World War 1 he had been con-

nected with the

movement

*

Chairman's report

The Chairman of the Executivo

Committee, Father P. J. Howal

The following were elected to the Executive Committee: Dr. F.I.

of son, S. J., In his roport to the Theung, Fr. A. Cooney, SJ., Cop- petroleum supplies from Rangoon moeting, said the Association hastain J.H. Saunders, Mr. Mr. R.H. over the Burma Road to China. now 43 clubs with a total mem-Sutton, Mrs. V. Chan and Mrs. His assignments for Standard-bership of more than 1,500 chlid-Ismail. Vacuum also had included (^^)« | ren. This is an increase of 12 cutta, Madras, Hong Kong,

king and Shanghai,

new clubs since the last report,

and represents the provision of

Born in Washington, D. C... dr. recreation for 300 more children. Fennybacker is survived by his Five of the new clubs are for wife and two sons,

Mr. H. E. Colo

and

girls, two are mixed, and

other five are for boys.

A completely new activity wos Introduced during the your with

Exhibition of colour prints

A small exhibition of colour Mr. Howard Ellsworth Cole, the opening of the bathing shedprints is on display at the former vice-president

aat Kennedy Town, said Father British Council Reading Room, director of the Standard Oll Howatzan. Miny agencler com- Company of New York who re- bined to make his project feasi-Gloucester Building. The prints are ali tired in 1930, died on April 27 inule, Government generously pro-

reproduc- the Harkness Pavilion of the vided the rite, close by the shed tong of paintings or lithographs

well-known Presbyterian Hospital, New York. owned by the Gold and Silver-

contemporary He had been 111 for the past two amiths Association. This position like Augustis John, John Nash, British artists and include names years.

the Association

Spencer and Edward. 13,1873, Mr. Cole-became-as-ficent gesture-of-

ing the The althographs are especially they have Leen prepared for use in schools educational Institutions. reached a

Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Feb.was a very fortunate choice, 10STORIC

made

the

magni-

providing

sociated with Standard Oil Com funds neded for the port interesting in that

pany of Cleveland as a young ton of the shed for our man, becoming assistant to the The shed has given great vice-president and then general manager

who

THE CHINA "MAIL,” SATURDAY, MAY 13, 1950."

Vampire jet fighter

The Vampire Mark V jet fighter, which arrived at Kal Tak yesterday from Singapore.via Salgon, where the pilat gave demonstration of aerobatics. The Vampire, an Improved version of the plane on in Hong Kong last year, is 30 fået nine inches long and has an average crule- ing spoed of 450 miles an hour. She ogn climb to 40,000 feet. In sévén and a half minuter. The top speed is a secret.

Consolidated Rubber

Estates

Soldier to face careless

general meeting driving charge

The Consolidated Rubbor Estates (1914) Limited ·

hold its 31st ordinary » general meeting of Marina House yesterday, presided over by Mr. J. K. Brand.

Following is the report of the Chairman submitted 10 the meeting:

The profit for the year is lower than that of the previous year owing to a decline in output and a lower average price for the rub- ber sold,

The crop estimated was realised by Alexandra and Sungel Nibong Estaten but that of Sitiawan and Lumut Estates fell short of the estimate by 39,200 lbs., the total output being 1380,800 155. com pared with the estimate for the year of 1,420,000 lbs. The esli- mated output for the current year la 1,400,000 lbs.

The price of rubber for the greater portion of the year, prior to the devaluation of Sterling in September, was on a very low lovel

and the average price realised for the year's sales was cente 94.13 per Jb. compared with 88.88 cents per Ib. the previous year,

Malayan

The necessity of replauting our old rubber has been referred to in the Chairman's Statements, at previous meetings, and; In view of the rise in priec resulting from devaluation, your Directors decided to

on with the press programme and increased this year's area to 260.07 neres, of aères are part of this, 135,44 the acreage lost. ts a result of the Japanese occupation, making a total of 183.38 acres now re planted of the $28.30 acres lost. In addition 88.38 acres, of the 147.13 acres of old and unecono- mical rubber cut out on Sitiawan were also included in Estate, this year programine.

Expenditure

Private Alan Wilion of the King's Own Scoftish Borderers, Tam Mi Camp, was ordered by Mr. F/X V’Almada at Kowe loon yesterday to face the

on any of the Company's estated | charge of careless driving. Alexandrá and Sungai Nibong art Defendant, on the previous day, fortunate in having a settled' and | Had· heard contented labour force, but onl

and Lainut both Billawan supply has been short of re quirements.

Security position

evidence brought theainst him on two charges of traffic offence dangerous drive ing, and careless driving, Thursday's hearing Mr. D'Almada JB After ordered P day' adjournment until yesterday, when he ruled that there was no case for Wilson to answer in respect of the firs charge. Defendant will, however face the careless driving count on: Biop 10.

The security position can be considered satisfactory Inasinuch as no incidents have occurred on any of the Estates, but bandita have been active in the Bitiswon The heldent was alleged to district at times, which has made have occurred during the early estates in the aree unpopular with hours of April 3 Wilson, sald to labour and has added to the have Been driving a military Managers responsibilities.

ruck along Nathan Road, was Reporte on improved condt, alleged to have been liivolved tions and the progress made in hon accident resulting in do- the suppression of bandit go-fendant's truck being turned tivity, which appear from time over and left on its side on the to time, in the Press, are in

Popu clined to be misleading withoutDamage to three other vehicles, a knowledge of the facts and of | amounting to, an "estimated $1,-

which 1,830, was said to have been: the conditions, under which Manors and their staffs have caused. :

to work and live. It is sufficient! to say that conditions are still. Very far, from formal and that:

· all › deserve; the

Po greatest:çřadit for what has been accompilahed under these afmeult conditions. "I take this opportunily of **G pressing our thanka to; the Managers and "their staffs and to all concerned.

ACTRESS ON: MANSLAUGHTER CHARGE

Cheung Dik-chan, aged 23, described as

an detremeame Legislation In Malaya has been before Mr. J. Wicks at Kowlbon passed in regard to War Damago yesterday on a chútge of man- Claims, but these still remain to slaughter and dangerous driving. ha approved and settled, The | Car No. 909, gald to have been Company's claim under the War | driven by defendant, knocked Risks (Goods) Insurance Schome down and killed one Kwan-lin has been disallowed on the ruling at the junction of Waterloo Road' that stork, which were not des- and Prince Edward Road on troyed but fell into enemy hands, April 18, the prosecution alleged. became War Damage Clatin Ball war fixed at $1000 and and the amount of Mal, #25,715.87 | the case adjourned for thres claimed under-this-heading--hiss { days."

added to the Expenditure incurred during therefore been

Company's. War Damage Claim, the year on this replanting and

In some cases a survey of the the upkeep of previous years

areas, which form the basis of INQUEST POSTPONED repiantings amounted to HK$122, the claim, is now being carried

Owing to Mr F.C.; Nigel baitg again been placryl to Capital be more Information to give you engaged. at the Supreme Court Reserve, but your Directors con on this subject at our next meet yesterday, the inquent into the sider provision should be made

Ing.

death of Professor John Kontiedy for the large programme which Hes ahead and recommend the The report and accounts for Rideout at Central was postponed transfer of HK$10,000.00 from the year ended December 31, to Monday at 9,30 pin. the Appropriatiga: Account to 1949, were then passed by the | "** General Reserves (

| meeting? 10

Privšte J. G. B. Dewar has been Capital Expenditure during the : 'Mr. 3. H. Brand was re-elected appointed, a: Captain in the Homm year totalled Mayslan 345,800.00, ! to the Board, und Lowe, Bingham | Kong' Regiment with-effitt, from $14,513.30 being spent

on and Matthews were re-appointed | May 1, 11 was officially mechanical equipment in order to auditors of the Company, and yesterday, reduce labour and enable the large replanting programme on

has been promaléd Sitiawan Estabs to be carried the Chairman, were Messia. J. H. Oncer (GD "Branch) and Prot aut, and #31285.00 on buddings Sonce, J. F4 Macgregor and W. Omicer AE, Nobbins Firing Dai- on Alexandra Sungei Nibong Mellor (Director), Mr. C Eatates and a necessary extension Smith (representing the Secret (Secretariat Branch) in the to the "pipe Kizia. The major tarles and General Manager, Hong Kong Auxiliary Ale Force item is amount of 528,810.00 R, Burg and Sons Limited, and with effect from Mas on four blocks of labourers shareholdires representing 06,350 quarters to replace the old lines shares, stay. which were "In a poor state-of repair and were," "in fact, scheduled for replacement prior

of Waters-Pierce Oil to large numbers of them and Co., Mexico. He this for picnics

and worked at and outings, It has also provided high stundard in Britain within 311,75 and, you will note, bas out and it is hoped there will Co, in 1907 company headquarters, 20 Broad temporary shelter for the Ken-hu last. decade."

Colour lithographs, a plano- nedy Town Boys Club who lost New York, until he was re

graphle method of engraving way, made general manager of Japan Pusscasion of their own premised whereby drawing, is done direct

when the Tunk

Wah Hospital and. Korca,

on to a stone or plate by the facilities for artist with special He returned to New York in had to provide extra

chalk and 1914 and was made a director of refugees. We have provided the ink, has had a great revival

care-nmong artists. Standard Oil of New York. He services of a permanent became a vice-president in 1924 taker who is

aleg, an experienced Every year a number

of dis- thus Ilfeguard, and vice-pre-

ensuring that tinguished artists &re commis- and was a discutor petirement in the children are properly looked stoked to prepare

designs for 1930. He was also director of the after while enjoying themselves. printing in this medium, which,

14 . Chase Bank.

our hope that other organl-being autographic, is the nearest Surviving him are his wife, sotions interested in the welfare approach to making the original

of similar. groups of children work of Mrs. Dorothy H. Cole, the Park.

artist avaliable for Lane, Now York, and a sister, should be able to make use of popular enjoyment. Mrs. Etta Cole Hill of Cleveland. these facilities. Initial inquiries By the use

these prints have already been made as to the children and students grow up wants of such organisations, and with an opportunity for the ap we hope that arrangements can preciation and understanding of be made to cater for the maxi-ifferent aspects of the best mum number of children who can work in contemporary art, muin

DONATIONS ACKNOWLEDGED

to the Hong Kong

the

Latest donations

be fitted into the schedule." != The exhibition is the first of in Anti-Thberendals Amsociation,

Father Howatson stressed the regular series which the British Ireviously acknowledged $26,151, 'Staff ̧ of Mears, Lane Crawford and Co. Ltd. Importance of having more club Council hopes to have on dis- EGDP, Bixir of Mesur db Livingston leaders, and special training play The current one will be; and Co, $310. 'Members of N. Olde Princoursca were held which gave on slew until May 25.- Perle Ted $186,80, Star of the Bank of fundamental ideas on such sub-

Thala, Australia and Chins 46),

Uncle Bong and Co. 8209.

jects as child psychology, medical Arst-aid. leadership, gumes etc.

Mr. A.S. Almach 160, Mr, Wow GOVT commised the worth

1221, Atdzymicus, $11. Total $83,

FRESH FISH

PRICES

this by providing a special grant to cover the

of h

Who

full-time inofa secrozon

FORTHCOMING WEDDINGS

Present at the meeting, besides ads, Officer, J. ERIN Tying ||

KOWLOON TONG CHURCH BILL

to the War. -The new buildings are of a modern 'type, and con- form to the-requirements of the Controller of Labour.

A Bill to incorporate The SMS Trustees of the Howic The profit for the year Church of the Chinese ChrisUah amounted to HK$134,90€.20; and and blastonary Aliance!!as the Appropriation Account shows corporation will be prefer a total of $184,990.43 for is the Legislative Council

The following have announced posolit Hebber thestrated your defec

went to Mr. went to Poon Fresh dah average Briose de has carried out his work admire their forthcoming weddings:

Eduardo Jose Tavares, clerk, of ably. Along with Mr. Huber, Lal, 8-15t. Joseph's Terrace building The Hong Kong Fish Wholesale Market, the Secretary of the Association; second floor, and Miss Margaret Kennedy Town, valarday were turn!

First wasnty Javernes, he has paid frequent visits to the Kathleen Ahwee, stenographer. priem pries clubs. and has made improve-of 27 Robinson Road, second a chiky......... a cally 'ments In the o

· organisation", and Yellow, Croaker ----

12.41.

activities of the various (clubs.“ White-Pomfret, (large)`', Kitt: 1.20 Macao Bole?[incroy (10

Senior Club

Itend

Canter Frike

Hair

Go

1.22

1.06

1.00

1.75

1.38

will enjoy

VORGREEN

floor, the

Captain Nat Richard Howells of the Dental Corps, 18th Field Ambulance, ·RAMO; : ' and `- Mjan Rita, Jones, of 148 Elthorne Road Holloway. London.

The

Director recommendation. 1.AD pay a dividend or 30 zeniti peT share, which lather son an that pe

- make the transfer år 480,HOD.DE:

farcoptoši)'them

remain;

One important development during the year, has been the ée Anthony Colbeck Boulton. tablishment of a senior club for Bombardier, of 25th Field Regi- tabpur boys already working, for theirment, HA and Corporal #Joan

rocreation Station, Singapore, avete da afterwork

Jourley, WRAF, of Changi RAF Referring to the Blande Andrew Gol Sang Por of May Camp, the Chairman sold it was Hall Hong Kong University, and satisfactorily but the Sales Gloria Wu, San Yin, of ne operating Biggest problem there has been Kimberley Hoods Kowloon the finding employment før

boys and girls,regohing the sa

of 18 or 19. Mr. Brook Bernasch The popular

baan thŷing hard posted a formal dances for Solution to this problem but the Hong Kong

aks month?

HMV bathin

The object is to ensime

petual

BAIL

EATED

BRYLCREEM

to be sure.

makes a fidy differance to your hair - Let Bylarem took after your hair and you're bound to benefit for Bryldream gives your hair this douăle benefit. (1) Day-long smariness." (2) Lasiing hale health. fiesides setting the hair naturally, Brylasetin with in pusę emulsified oils keeps the roots active and promotes natural hair growth. Dry Hair and Dandruff soon become things of the past when you Brylcreem your half. Ask for Brylcreem, it gives hair life.

THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB

NOTICE TO MEMBERS SIXTH RACE MEETING Saturday, 13th May, 1950.

There are ten races, the First Bell will be rung at 2:00 p.m. she ' the First Race will be ruhlat 2.80 mi

Through Tickets (10 Recon:920) may be obtained at the Omea of the · Trequirere, Tat, Figor, Tal plana House; Also flokats for the Cash Sweep on the last race as well as the Special Cash Gweng for the "Kwangtung Handich), scheduled to be run on 7th October, 1960. Cash Sweep/tickets on the leat race and those for the "Kwang tung Handloap may be purofia.ed, also at the Club's Branch Office, No. 382 Nathan Road, Kawloons

MEMBERS BADOSS AND ENCLOSURE. Members and quests are reminded "that they and their ladļos MUST wear their badges PROMINENTLY. DISPLAYED through.

-NO ONE WITHOUT”

“out the "Mé A BADLY. WILL BE ADMITTED TO THE

MEMBERS AINOLOSURE.

Badger admitting Ladies not iri possession of Brooches or Season tickets and gentlemen, fon members of the Club, to the Members Enclosure......and - Club · Rooms: at, 610 Including tax, for Ladies Gentlemen are obtálnable: through, the Babretary "d♬ the written or personal introduction of Member, sugh Member to be Pulponzible forumili vialtors -- Introduced, by him, and for, pay» ment of all phits, sto.

Badges ad

CAMERAKIng to Amatosurd WỤI HOT be on zaid at

Members'

the Race Course Athol ure

THỐ

Treasurers Compradore Office will ofdes at 11.00 an

a.m. and Secretary's Omos at 11.45 am. Both Offices at 1st Floor, Tele phon, House, -

A

limited number of tiffins will be obtainable at the Club House, provided they are ordered. In advance from the No. 1 Boy (Tel. 27b18).

NO CHILDREN WILL BE ADMITTED TO THE CLUB'A PREMISES DURING THE MEETING,

~~PUBLIÓ÷ENCLOSURE,

The price of 'ádmission to" ha? Publio Enclosure fa 33 In- cluding: tax-for, wit persona - Including ladies, and is payable at the date.

BOOKMAKERS, TIO: TAG. MEN;:`ETO, -WILL ́ ́NOT BE PERMITTED TO OPERATE. · WITHIN THE PAECINOTS - OF THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB DURING THE RACE MEETING

·MEALS, AND · REFRESHMENTS WILL

OBTAINABLI IN THE RESTAURANT. IN THE PUBLIC ENCLOSURE. ·

LA SERVANTS' PASSES., Servante pawek will be issued to private box holders only, who are requested, to distribute, tham, with disarimination and to andoren their names on," then passes, Holders of such passes are not permitted in the Mambers' Rholdsure except for passa Ing through on their Cutles and must remain in their 'employers'

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