1950-06-06 — Page 3

THE CHINA, MAIL, TUESDAY, JUNE 6, 1950..

WAR MEMORIAL RECREATIONAL

CENTRE OPENED AT SOUTHORN PLAYGROUND

The War Memorial Welfare and Recreational Centre at the Southern Playground, Wanchai, was officially opened by the Governor, Sir Alexander Grantham, yesterday afternoon.

The Governor, accompanied by Lady Grantham and his aide-de-camp, Mr. C. J. R. Dawson, arrived at five o'clock. He was received by Sir Arthur Morse, President of the Children's Playground Association, and Lady Morse; Mr. Justice E. H. Williams, Chairman of the Hong Kong War Memorial Committee, and Mrs. Williams; and Mr. B. J. B. Mora- han, Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Association, and Mrs. Morahan.

Important to have them carried out," sald Bir Alexander, "and what is needed horn la driving

force.

Sir Arthur Morse, in calling Tren off the streets, is in itself no upon the Governor to declare longor sufficient. Our aim thero- the building open, said the en- tore is, under the guidance of a couragement which Sir Ale-trained Resilient Supervison to sonder had given, and the per-

endeavour to organise the chiktrert "Applying that to the bullding. using this playground into groups, there was the bright idea, but sonal interest he had shown, along the lines of the 'Loy there was also the driving force, in reviving the Children's und Girls Clubs, into small com-

and that driving force came from Playground Association, had Inuuition

with

their own leaders, the

Asso- Children's Playground played a major part in bring some rules and hence some tradi-elntion, I know that for a fact. It

Sir ing the scheme of building the Hon. Seventeen years ago It had not been for the energy that present centre to fruition.

Man-kum Lo drafted the constitu- was "The Childreu's

Childrens' put into the project by the Playground tion adopted by the

A nothing would have

zale for Association was founded 17 years Playground Association which been

RO," and Sir Arthur, "and it ran be summarised into one main none; not at any

lang time. I warmly endorse the Is a source of great pleasure to aim:—

of

and gratitude expressions me that pertain of its founder-

thanks of Sir Arthur Morse to all members are here with us today.

much hose who have done so The first President Was Sir

towards this building; but it was Thomas Southorn, and the Chair-

the Association which supplied the man of its first Executive Com-

driving force. initee was Sir Man-kam Lo,

"This particular ground was Årst opened in July 1934, and at the opening Sir Thomas Sou- thoru, ufter whom it is named, said in part:-

"We look forward Lo the day when every child in this Colony shall have a space in which to play free from danger to him- self and others. glve

them

in the very near future there will be a very real improvement

To provide recreational fact ities for those children of the Colony for whom auch facilities do not exist.

And that is what we have en deavoured to do by erecting this centre: to provide recreational faculties and the opportunity for healthy social lite in nosociation with their fellows for these child ren for whom these opportunities and facilities do not exist at pre-development sent,

Great offort

out.

A

"There is one person who I wish were here, and that is Sir Thomas Southorn, after whom the play- ground nomed. He also had a bright idea, and he also carried it Wheli, many years ago, the plans of this area were seat up to him in his capacity as Colonial Secretary, no provision had been made for a playground, He immediately saw this and said there must be a

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Official Party at opening

The Governor, Bir Alexander Grantham, offolally opened the War Memorial Welfare and Recreation Centre at the South orn Playground, Wanchal, yesterday afternoon. Photo shows the official party led by Sir Alexander (left) and Bir Arthur Marse (right) Inspecting the centrem ("China Mall" Photo),

Revival of Hong Kong Rifle Association

Reminders

Today

Ing, HK University, Anatomy Lecture Room 3.30 păm.

More than 50 persons attended a meeting at Mur-HK Dental Society, clinical meet-

ray Barracks yesterday and agreed to take stops to revive the Hong Kong Rifle Associa tion.

Brigadier Coad of the Army was elected Chair

man of the Organising Committee which will take preliminary steps to work out or- ganisational problems before the club will begin full-fledged operations.

was

The object of the association, Brigadier Coad said, was to im- prove rifle and pistol marksman- ship in the Colony.

If we don't "As may well be imagined the playgrounds they completion of this building ban will play in the streets; and you not been accomplished without playground. It is thanks to him will know what that means in very grent effort and to the Ex-that we now have this very valu these days of fast movingecutive Committee is

due the able open space in one of the traffic.

thanks of the community for the b At that tline the

Childrens' time and thought they have given most densely populated parts of

Hong Kong. Playground Association had six to this centre.

"One might expect that an as- rounds in operation. In 1940 "It has of necessity been baiti!

that has done such sociation one. down to a price, and I have to good job, entailing much

Brigadier Cond said that he pointed' Secretary of the Asso- had seven. Today it has

hard

confident that Hong clation yesterday-for further in- able thank the architect, Mr. W. H.1 However I am happy to be hope Kwan, for his great efforts to kiva work, in getting this he is take niz Kong's or interfere with the

building con- arms restriction laws formation. us functional efficiency and at the same time to meet our funds and the credit, to itself, to give

us u pleasing building. allow any other organisations to re-organisation of the club. How well he has succeeded you share the building. But not so the will yourselves be able to see. Children's Playground Association. "I have to thank the Constrac-In this building they have made "When the scheme wE8 first tors. The Union Construction provision for the Boys and Girls mooted early In empowered to approach His Ex- they have given and the excellent

was Company, for the co-operation Clubs Association, the Society for

Protection

of Children, and the cellency setting out in brief what work they have put in. This Standing Conference on Youth we had in mind. His Excellency building and Basket Ball Court Organisation. They think not of expressed great interest and pro- have been completed for under their own particular association mised to do all he could to en-$348,060 and that in itself is suf- but of the community as a whole, sure a considerable grant fromficient testimony to their efficien-this setting an example of prac-nel, merchant seamen, Government to start off the pro- position.

In the playground altuation. Government grant

1040, I

"Considerable discussion went on in 1948 but the heavy cost of building prevented a great deal being accomplished. Convinced

of the benefits to be derived from the scheme an appeal was made early in 1948 tn thẻ War Memorial Fund Committee on the grounds that such a centre as this would make K most suitable

War Memorial. After due considera- tion of the arguments put_for- war, the War Memorial Fund Conimittee unanimously decided of $350,000

towards the-scheme.-]

cy.

"Finally in this connection must mention the Chairman of the Executive Committee, Mr. B. J. B. Morahan. No words that I can use can sufficiently the part he has played express

In this scheme, in its gonexis and in bringing it to a success. ful conclusion. He has been untiring in his efforts and I am eurs today's ceremony must po A source of great pleasure to him as it is to me.

"One uther important factor bad contributed largely to this scheme

to make a grant would like continuous and generous now to express my sincere thanks support of certain clubs during to His Honour, Mr. Justice Withe past four years. The Jockey War Club The Hong Kong Football loms, Chairman of the

giving this scheme such generous

Club

tical co-operation.

Contral headquarters

on

to

"I have heard one or two peo- ple say that it is a mistaka to spand so much money building, albeit that it las pracy tical one, and that we should only have open spaces. were proposed to have similar

on every would

out the Colony 1

bras. But that not intended.

nor is it necessary. On the other

youth

-organisations

on-alast

can

nome

He added, however, that before any prospective member would be allowed to have in his possession either rifles or pistols, the member would have to pass Police committee screening.

and

The organisation, which was suspended in 1941 after the Japan- ese attack, plans to include as full members civilians, service person-

Govern- employces, dockyard em-

and

members of the Hong Defence Force, Bhooting competitions will be arranged, the temporary com⚫ mittee announced and it le al hoped that the new association will be able to sponsor social

ment ployees Kong

functions for members.

Arms restriction

·

U.S. Navy does not require bases in Japan

The does

Tokyo, June 5.

IIK Rotary Club luncheon, Roof:

Garden, HK Hotel, 12.30 p.m. Urban Council meeting at GPO

Bldg., 4.15 p.m.

Services Club, Drive, 8 p.m.

Cheera

Nine

Whist

Services Club, Dragons whist drive, 8 p.m.

Union Jack Club, dancing class,

8.30 p.m.

1

Bridge Drive, European YMCA,

8.30 p.m.

HK

Counell of Social Service,

meeting at Board Room

of

IK

SCM Post, 6.15 p.m. Light Orchestra

rehearsal,

6.45 p.m.

St. John's Cathedral hall,

At Home at St. Andrew's Church

Vicarage, 5 p.m.

Coming events

TOMORROW

Macdonnell

Toc meeting, 50, Road, 8.30 p.m. Women's Section, European

YMCA, whist morning, in! a.br

Union Jack Club, whist drive,

7.30 p.m.

Dragons Services dancing cinse, 7 pm.

United States Navy | Nine

buses in not require

W. Japan, Admiral Arthur Radford, Commander-in-Chief of the United States Pacific Fleet. told the Press in Tokyo today.

Asked if "bases in Japan are essential to United States Nailono

The Colony's severe restriction Security", Admiral Rudford sold:

army.

Club,

PEKING CONTROL OVER PRIVATE BUSINESS

San Francisco, June 4. Private business will continue

hand i de consider it important against possession of arms was the "No" Pearl Harbour and Guam that there should be a centralmost important topic for discus-wore the main United States fu (Red Ching but will be "co-

bases in the Pacific. headquarters where the various slon among members.

However, service officers sald The United States during the ordinated" with State interest, the Chinese Communist radio an- that

thought Government last war highly *~*~*they":

developed mobile quite apart from the fact that it would along with the associa mupport groups. Shore-based Jounced today. is desirable to have at least one tion, as long as the Police and facilities were

A broadcast by Peking Radio desirable if they heard here by the

Associated be bullding Association, the Hong Kong Foot-

where there

Government kept close scrutiny could be obtained, and protect Press, suggested probable closer Menorial Fund Committee and

changing rooms, showers, road-

uver the members' possession of but the "Navy could operate with to all members thereof who, in bail Club. The Hong Kong Cricket

of private trading, but flong

ing rooms, instruction Kong Lawn Ten-

Pearl Harbour and Guam" control

gave no hint that the Reds con- સત nis Association, and the Chinese

and so on. It may be necessary, The association's committee will, had do so. Bupport. Anally made. the crec. Ten:ples have all annually tener- at a later

similar it was temporarily agreed xester- date, to have

Yokosuka in Japan would un-sider it possible to do away with tion of this centra possible.

"As this building has grown lously contributed to this Associa

building in Kowloon, but it is

TWO

day, recommend after investiga-doubtedly be of great value to it-Associated Press. too early yet to say, build. have been frequently asked, What tion. I should like to express my

beton, members who they believe any forces operating in the West ba certainly sincere thanks to them for that is this centre? What does it con-

Inga should

Pacific. Taiwan likewise in any should be allowed to posses arms. tain? What do you hope to do support which has played such a

adequate for the Colony as a

All prospective members are re-emergency could be made into a there?

whole, one on the leland andquested to write to Captain Jones, "very important base by anyone big part u keeping the Associa- tion "As to what. It contains

alive.

one on the mainland.

Blonecutters, Hong Kong-sp-who held it. The Russians could "Just as wo should not rely on "Recently we have received a

bulld, Taiwan into a very serious will shortly be able to see for

threat if they wanted to yourselves, but briefly it contains very handsome cheque for $2,000 Government to do

everything, so from the Hong Kong Rope Com- we should out rely solely on those the following accommodation:

"Enough shower and dressing pany and the Chlap Hua Foundry public-spirited members of the the who Accommodation for a group each is making a present of a set of

community no comprise of 40 boys and 40 girls.

twelve swings. To them also and committees of the various charlt

the "A dining room capable of our thanks due.

able associations. 72 children and klichen seating arrangements to match.

you

want the

"In conclusion I should like trpeople themselves of the districts quote from a Government White concerned to take an interest in the centries or playgrounds. After all,

"A largo rooding or instruc-Paper of 1943. llon room.

"Omees for the Boys and Girla Clubs Association and the Chil- drens Playground Association.

"Two large double Club room:S. with sliding doors,

:

"A conference room. "Office accommodation for the

Greatest asset

In the Youth of the nation

It is their children who are most entirely

I and affected, directly

we have our greatest national agree with Sir Arthur Morse when

amet. Even on basis of mere he says that the success or the will be a expediency we cannot afford tailure of this centre

Standing Conference of Youth velopment of this Colony. Its suc-

cess

Organisations, in Hong Kong.

Russians' boycott of

:

UN criticised

Atlantic City, New Jersey,

.

June 5.

MAUNA LOA

Honolulu June 5. Mighty Mauna Loa, a'moun- tain with a stomach ache, con- Russian submarines

tinued its greatest eruption of the century today, spewing a new Russlan submarines have been lava flow toward the sea, endan- alghted in Tsushima Straits bagering 35 more homes and a lodge tween Japan and Koren, Vios arca.

Admiral Charles Joy," Com- Polles at Kona, á village co mander-in-Chief of the United the big island of Hawail, said all States Naval foress in the Far residents of the endangered arca

· East,“"' fold a Presa

conference had been' evacuated. The new today.

Bow begon about nightfall and They

ere apparently passing raced at breakneck speed toward back and forth between Port Ar- the spa-Associated Press. thur and bases farther North.

Admiral Hadford declared that there were no confirmed reports

4

Mr. Ernest Gross, the deputy not to develop this asset to the measure of the civic consciousness United States representative to "A unil of three rooms for a

of the community. It up to each the United Nations, declared greatest advantage.” Society for

Protection of, the

"The

this centre it- and opening

and every one of us to support the here today that his Govern of Russians using any Chinese Tsushinta Straits. In the event Children Cilnic.

Igreat range and could stay out States Navy could koop open lines self marks the beginning of a fur- Association in the vital youthment was not prepared to ports as hases. Submarines hal of war with Russia the United negotiate with the Soviet three or four months, and the of communication with Japan, forward ther step

In the social de- | work."

The Governor then cut a tape Union in the United Nations Russians are entitled to ponstrate said. Admiral Radford.

Admiral Joy dehled that On!- in a sense, strung across the main entrance of until the Russians stopped into the Pacific provided they or its failure · 1 a measure of the civic con- the building, and declared the their boycott of its meetings. stay outside three-mile territorial mate in Hokkaido, which British warships visited last summer, had "A flat for a Realdent Supervi-

selence of this community.

Centre open.

Mr. Gross made an Indirect waters Youth Landers, Com

Inside the building, Sir Alexan- reference to the recent efforts of Admiral Radford said there been built up into a caval base. Pin the Conference Room you Common

will

a model of this centre and der unvelled two plaques, one on the Secretary-General, Mr. Trygve were no conarmed sightings of The visits were purely for recrea

tional

„purposes, "he said-Reuter "Bebind the bullding a full playground as we hope it will look either side of the main entrance Lie, to re-start negotiations be- Russian submarines other than in

West Inside the size Basket Ball Court equipped when finished. It is my hope that lobby. One bare the inscription tween East and With stands for spectators. this completed playground centre This building was etocted with United Nations.

will be the model for many others, the help of grants made from the

He said "We hear much con, "I earnestly hope that it will Hong Kong War Memorial Fund cerning the significance of the

of those in memory of

who lost their always be dedicated to those

absence of

of Soviet representatives from meetings of United Nations tatione questi Chinese represen

Room.

Welfare work

Or

gre all well aware that wham it has been designed-the lives in the Colony during the In recent years Youth and Wal-under-privileged, and that from Second World War 1941-45 bodies because of ticis so-called

Work has 'tally ingrain this building some brighter liques willen ented by His Excellency qu. Reference to the 1948 An- may be brought into

was opened question hunt Report will show you that those who live in the poorest cir- Sir Alexander Grantham, KCMG, in Hang itong alone there were cumstances.

lives at

"We hear a great deal about Kthe June Governor of Hong Kong, 5 But those who feal 11 their duty

the Importance of negotiation, nearly 60 antive Welfare Or. "It is my further hope that the ganisations each with its own parents of those who draw plea- After an inspection of the pre- to urge negotiation should regard separato - Board or Committesure from this centre may, take an mises tea was served to the large it is an even higher duly con We hope that in providing this interest in its activities and more number of guests who attended stantly to make clear that they accommodation for five of these and more Lake, an acklys, pack in the fimetion

10), working in the the work we hope to perform

sama nõidjen degrun'or 'practical | Your Excellency, 31, bave the co-operation, so much hestad in honour to ask you is declare this

this dulóny, will be eaħlovedi building opany

"A to the aims of the Centre,

the lourd of Education: Oltaulae

1516 of 1943 points out that the

In rep

Sal of all Youth Work les in tribiits

al

Phyalch

and diaquvalon and it has

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He added. "Freedom is not a commodity which we are prepared 10÷ber for or to buy, Nor Spect sfundamental

thing for which

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