1950-09-30 — Page 3

THE CHINA MATE, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER (30,"1050.

CENTRAL CEMETERY Attempt on

DEPOT IS OPENED

Reminders

Today

Cheero Services

7.30 p.m.

Club, tombola,

Nine Dragons Services Club, tom-

hola (snowball), 7.30 p.m. Nethersole Hospital Bazoor, at Hop Yat Church hall, 11 a.m. "Round the Eend" by Jonathuth

'{Government's plan to have one contral cemetery

to replace all non-permanent cemeteries 'in the Colony, first mooted before the war, took shape yesterday when the central cemetery dopot at Hung Hom was officially opened by Mr. R. R. Todd, the Acting Colonial Secre- tary.

There are to be two central cemeteries, one at Wo Hop Shek, and the other of Sandy Ridge, both in the New Territories.

Dr. J. P. Fehily, before call friends have for their ancestors Sly, Europeup YMCA, 8,90ing upon Mr. Todd to declare characteristic for which we

the cemetery depot open, gave

32.m.

Garrison Players' present "Foole Rush In", Mission to Soo- men's Theatre, 8,39 p.m. St. Andrew's Church Forces ex-

cursion, 2 p.m.

K und Kowloon Newspaper Vendors, charlly sale in air of Kung Wul Free School Hotel Cecil.

Trial run by new vehicular ferry,

Man Foo, 3 p.m. Tiong Kong Defence Force, autumn

Westerners admire and respect

a review of the centrai ceme-them. We are all familiar with the grent pilgrimages which are tery scheme. He said:

made twice residents of Hong Kong to wor

year by the Chinese ship at the tombs of their fore- fathers. These pilgrimages take them to the cemeteries in the the burial places in the towns and Colony or even further afield to villages of China.

"The Wo Hop Shek Cemetery scheme was formulated before the war. Government was then amount of space very seriously concerned over the cemeteries in the Urban District required for ly decided, in view of the rapid and, eventually, it was reluctant-

development of the Colony and out of consideration for the living, that all non-permanent cemeteries In the Urban District should be closed and be replaced by one large cemetery at Wo Hep Shek. With this end in view, the песеннагу preparations made and the proposed new Nine Dragons Services Club, Aimed early in 1942 were it not for cemetery would have been open- the outbreak of war.

dance, Volunteer Centre, Queen's Road, Central 8,30 p.nt,

Coming events

TOMORROW

Tor H classical concert, 30, Mac-

donnell Road, 8.30 p.m.

aw, 8p..

NAAFI Club, Kowloon, snooker

tournament, 7 p.m.

Vehicular ferry boat, Man Foo,

trind van. 3 p.m.

en-air Band Concert, by 1st Bn. The Middlesex Regiment, new Botanic Gardenik, 3 to 5 P . ኤ .

Order to control movement of marine fish

were

"After the liberation of the Colony In 1943 it was found that the Japanese had removed the ralis from the special railway track connecting the cemetery with the main fine and that a the buildings bac been badly Jooted.

"The whole position regarding cemeteries in the Urban District was then re-considered and Gloy- ernment again decided that, in the Interest of the population of the Colony. It was neccessary to pmceed with the Wo Hop Shek Cemetery scheme.

Modified schomo

An additional Order to con- frol the movement und sale of Marine Fish was made by the Director of Commerce and In-supplies for the dustry yesterday under the

Regulations.

But

In this small Colony, with it restricted area and ever-increasing population, the time has come when the needs of the living must take pre-

cedence over the arrangementa

Lin Pião reported

An attempt to assassinate Communist General Lin Plan was reported in yesterday's pro-Nationalist "Kung Sheung Yat Po."

The report sald that the. attempt took place in Han- kow. Но was hit in the stomach but, the bullet has bean removed. His condition in ustiafactory, added the re- port.

The report said, that the attempt was made as the General was alighting from * plane,

Committal

proceedings

1

Committal proceedings were started yesterday againat Cheng Song, aged 20 on charge of wounding Yuen, Klu, a woman, at King's Road on July 11, before Mr. Hin-shing Lo at Central,

Garrison Players

produce a hit

Kenneth Home, being very good theatre at all times, the Garrison Player" current produc- tion of his comody “Fools Rush In” can hard- ly fail to please the audience.

The play has its final, showing at the Mission to

Scamen theatre tonight at 8.30.

in the best

A fairly large audience was that aggressiveness on hand at the opening on hope of success in lovo-not very: Wednesday,

and left the commendable. theatre two hours later well play, made the more so by the is a longish

Second Act's two scenes...

satisfied.

The play already tested In London and New York--possesses all the qualities which have made Kenneth Horne famous. The pace of its production leave little room

for boredom.

"Fools Rush In”

With its action set in the depib of an English autumn-or was it spring?-the players were forced, to drape themselves in seasonal attire, and the males affected tweeds and mufflers while the females ware gloves.

Seenes and events follow with It was a herole effort on their Datonishing, rapidity, and the part, although quite unnecessary, climax is reached after several and it in to their credit that while tangled threads have been the audience prespired: freely straightoned out, and the mar-seeing them clothed thus, they at rlago which was mooted in the least seemed quite at ease. Such beginning is transformed into an is the power of suggestion." elopement.

The

The play was produced by

good job, and criticism of their

Captain Sarler, and Captain. E. I. Garrison Players did Bell was in charge of the stage. the thin atmosphere of amateur- performance must be limited to

ism which is never alment when professionals form no part of the cast.

which are made for the resting places for the dead.

Detective Sub-Inspector Serucaz "Consequently. has been conducted the case for the pro- cemeteries In the Urban District decided that all non-permanent secution, -that is on the Inland of Hong Yuen Kiu. aged 21, spinster re- Kong and in Kowloon and New siding at 80 Electric Road, first Kowloon should be closed and floor, sald in evidence, "I first should be replaced by one or met secured in 1946 ut ny aunt's more

floor. house at 430 Kings Road, ground

end

New Territories, where space is large cemeteries in the relatively unrestricted. It is with great reluctance that the Urbani "Acensed had meals in my Council and Government have aunt's house and we were just taken this step, for it has al-friends, I went to Tang Koon, iny ways been our policy to meet the native village, for a visit wishes and respect the custorns came buck in July 1949. of our Cuinese citizens as for us is compatible with the interests of the community as a whole.

"And so this group of bulidings has been erected with the object of lessening the inconvenience

is

as & p..

without

her background was built-in and Miss Biddy Rogers achieved a piquant effect with her decor- not drawn

drawn-and Mr. Peter Hards and Mr. Kes Withley

enhanced the value of the setting with ex- ceedingly apt Ughting effects.

The author's brilliant dialogue -featured by subtle little barbe On the whole, this frat produc- which border on the risque-wastion by the Garrison playeta this convincingly, delivered by principals, and lost none of its cessful season.-ADC.

the autumn augura well for a suc-

flavour despite a dearth of bis- triontes,

Kenneth Horne's capacity to provoke laughter, results from his avoidance of epigrams; witty re- partce being his forto, it was easy for the cast to evoke bursts of mirth when the joke is apparent tu all.

play's casual demand on talent.

A bouquet

College Old Boys' fete, gala night

The Fete and dala Night or-

ed from last week will be held gahised by the St. Stephen's Old Boys' Association postpon

at the Batting Pavilion, School Beach, Stanley, today com- mencing at 2 p.m.

"I started to work at the Tung

It is to the credit of the players Won Knitting factory after my

Bri this production titat little évidence of nervousness Was arrival from the country. I met

sen on my friendship with ac-heatrical sense), and, were, only accused at my aunt's house, From noted on the opening night, however, were stiff (in the "However, it was found neces-which the new scheme makes in-cused became Armer. There was rescued from lonptitude by 'the ALTY 10 modity the original evitable and in order that the re- no suggestion of marriage. scheme owing to the need for rains

of the departed may be "I worked as late for collected additional catchment arcus

at one contral the provision of adequate water easily accessible from the Island house on July 2 this year and sat spot, every night. Accused come to my increased and ur ilong Kong and from all parts down for 15 minutes growing population of the Fan of Kowloon, before they begin Theling and Sheung Shul Districts their last journey to their resting uying anything, and then left.

Consequently it was decided that place in the New Territories. The two cemeteries should be buildings include an office, quar-8 p.m. I established in the New Territories lers for thail produce such permit to an one at Wo Hop Shek and they may be deposited, and a FarewelKing's Road when I met accused, critique is to have, any value ating

walked home staff,

along store where comas other at Sandy Ridge.

Pavilion which will be known Ah Klu, walk with me to a quiet Accused spoke to me and said as the Hung Hom Wing Pit Ting place. I did not reply, and con- relatives and friends tinued to walk when I suddenly may conveniently and reverently felt something hit my head. I fell pay their last respects and bid to the ground

and on turning their last forewells to the do-round saw accused holding a ceased.

to me.

Defence Order follows:

"Any person being the holder uf u permit under this Order authorised officer on duniand (by him

"(2) I an authorked offcor has reason to suspect any person of moving or transporting by any means of conveyance any Marine Fish In contravention of this Qrier, he may require.zuola per son to stop and may search such Invans of conveyanco,

(3)

An authorised officer may search any tub, basket or other conlajper suspected. by, hlm of contalking Marine Fish' in con- travention of this Ordar.'

"Even here in Hung Hon cer- tala dimculties were encountered and the site originally chosen for this depot had to be abandoned

more

in favour of the present alto. The depot is somewhat restricted in area then we should have wished but the best ure has been made for the space that was available.

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na nails; Miss Milligan is as soft

as cotton, Miss Milligan's polse

is usually one of listlessness when

it should be one of determination. Captain Peter Dryland was a

DONATIONS ACKNOWLEDGED

All former students 'of the Col Miss Nancy OConnell deserves cge and their friends are invited Ja bouquet for her part as Angela,

to attend.

Guests will be entertained with Her performance bore traces of a "I went to work as usual up to valiant effort to please, and her chince by many well-known

delivery was a delight, But if

opera singers. · Besides this the concert, there will be swim- found the artificial high-pitch of dance all, I must hästen, to add that Iming, a music recital and a din- her voice slightly disconcerting hopes to make these yete Gals. Were it toned

The Boys Association the region of piercing staccato support from former students of

down a little from

Nights

regular pairs if sufficient where she projects

It for the most ther acting would be fawlers St. Stephen's Boys' ; · Colle is "I am pleased to see here to shopper and attempting to strike when Thânds of Miss Diana

forthcoining. day the Chairman and Directors

Milligan the role

Old Boys of the College whe roid of Pam--a most of the Tung Wah Hospitals and "I got up and ran,

and after possible young girl indeed wish to become members of the "I want to express the gratitude falso many, other gentlemen who running for a few paces

of the Urban have in the past held office as the attacked again. I shouted for help. portray an extraordinary

was not a faithful reproduction of Aociation and make use of the of the members

Was Kenneth Horne's intention to Bathing Pavillon rare invited to Council and of the Officers of Chairman or as Directors of that Later I was taken to the Queen

TeRng Wah-taun. contact Mr. the Sanitary Department for the great tostitution. It is not perhaps Mary where

Miss

Honorary Milligan is too sweet; it is Stephen's Old Boys' Association, Secretary of SL I stayed for two hard to conceive in the treacle of at J.C. Maquite and Company. "(4) - Any person having the very valuable assistance and so widely known as it should be weeks," custody or control of any Marino cager co-operation of the General that

work of the

the Tung Woh

har personality the aroma of Fish shall, if so requested by an Manager of the Hallway and his Hospitals is by no means con Hearing of the case authorised officer, fumish to such staff in planning and supervising fined to the care of the The Journed to Monday. officer a statemeat as to how he the construction of these build- charitable side of the work of the acquired such Murine Fish.

inge. Mr. Hu, the Railway Ea-Tung Wah Hospitals is also very (B) Any person having the gineer, is to be warmly can large and one of the most im- custody or control of any Marine gratulated on the simplicity and portant of the charitable tune- Fish sholl, ti so required by an dignity of design, which are in ions in the provision of cheap or authorised officer, permit such keeping with the purpose for

free coffins for the poor and the

sincere Paula somewhat sadly Latest donations to the Bociety, for the ofcer-to inspect-the-same, which the buildings are intended. provision of a decent burial for Tin plate and black plates have misunderstood decent sort of fel-Protection-of Childrah A

"(8) Any person found con- "A few weeks ago this place those who are unfortunate enough been added to the list of Items low, to whom sing are attributed ca. 136, Tas Shan School, 120. Dr. La [Hada" Kóng · Münülüetüres | Mişorting travening this Order shall, if (so was veritable quagmire an a***

to have no relatives or friends. I which can only be exported after which be sever dreams of com- Frommer 810, Chid Lat: Ban $10, James required by an authorised officer, vesicles of the lorries of the take this opportunity to express a licence has been obtained from misting Captain Dryland looked 8.11. Linas 13. 7.1. Davideon 610, Tal U

the nearest police sta vehicles and of the of the the sincere thanks and appreciate Director of Commerce and part, lien Marine Fish in the pus contractor constructing godowns tion of the Government

a highly Shen Behool 15. rose to and of Industry. It was officially un- commendable stature in the scene However, the Urban Council for the valu- session of such person in respect on the reclamation

nounced yesterday. of which such contravention has thanks to the excellent werk of assistance and willing of prohibited exports have been Poter. Bird does not sedm to me

where he refuses to be seduced. The new additions to the list On the the PWD Roads

other hand, Captain Once and the blo

of Mr operation in these matters, which made necessary by the recent to have been well cast for his role co-operation

we have always received from heavy buying of tin plates and as for Joe is the most bother position has been radically

and present, may retain at a Wholesale Fish changed and the results of their

of the Tung Wah by the difficulty of obtaining a role even professionals would Market for preservation pending labours can be Even and up-

Hospitals

1 A large

such plates either from the United have difficulty, in bringing to, full the result of such proceeding preciated today.

representative Kingdom or America. any Marine Fish in respect of

was at the opening Government considers that the

flower, "I should like to say how very fathomin which such contravention ir sumpteful we are to Mr. Keen, the many civic leaders and repre- to preserve local supplies, it was hood-thit Man dictates and is ceremony yesterday. Besides prohibition is necessary in order tion of the first principle of man-

His personality is a

a contradle. preted by him of having oe District Commissioner, his pre- curred.

Įdecessor Mr. Barrow' and their sentatives of the Urban Council. odded.

not dietated to and with this "Authorised Officer means any officers, who for years have as there were Mr. A.P. Weir,, the officer of the Fisheries Depart-sisted us in every way possible Acting Director of Pubile Works,

awful predictment for back- ment authorized in writing by both at Wo Hop Shek and Sandy Mr. I.B. Trevor, Manager of the

ground, which amateur could the Competent Authority under [Ridge,

British Section. Kowloon-Canton

hope to make a good job of the sub-paragraph (c) of paragraph "I think it is most atting that Ballway, Mr. J.C. Macdouall, the

part? (*) of Regulation 50 of the Dẹ- Mr. R. R. Todd should perform Secretary for Chinese Affairs, Sir ence Regulations, 1940, "with a the opening ceremony as he has Man-kam Lo, Mr. T.N. Chau, view to securing compliance with been particularly interested in Mr. M. W. Lo, and many others. this Order."

this schemo for many years' both

convey

occurred.

"(7) If proceedings are tako friendly

in respect of a contravention of

co-

this Order, an authorised office, Superintendent of Gardens, the Chairman, and Directors, past black plates in Hong Kong and sothe character in the production i

The following officers of the as a former Chairman of the Fisheries Department have been Urban Council and as the Seere- appointed authorised oneers Ib tary for Chinese Affairs," Peterson, Walter Duncan, Wonn

Needs of the living Pak-yee, Kwok Cheung, Kwok Chung-Wai, Chan Chun-choung,

Replying, Mr. Todd said: John Evergill Gordon and Fong

"One of the noblest features of Shek-kong.

Chinese "civilization is the great reverence. which our Chinese

Squatter area to be cleared

Government has approved, tho clearance of an additional squat ter area on. the Mainland.” The area, is bounded on the North West by the boundary of Now Kowloon, on the North East by Castle Peak Road from its func alon with the boundary of •New Kowloon to its junction', with an unnamed road leading to the sedi on the South by an unnamed-road which__lenda" from Its 1-junction with Castle Peak Road to the sea, and on the West by the ren frost, The area' includes part of the Standard-Vacuum Oil Company's Installation at Lalchikok and the surrounding roads and also the hilly land to the northwards of that installation extending from. Lalchikok beach to Castle Pesk Road,

The area is delineated on a plan which has, for the purpose of ins dentification; been marked "OQURES ter^clearance" and signed by: Q# Deputy » Colonial Secretary," KUS coples of which; máy bosoun-st the offices of the Urban Council and the Superintendent at Crown "Landa and Surveys.

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