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PRESENTATION TO SIR JAMES AND LADY LOCKHART. BY HONGKONG CHINESE FRIENDS. At the Hongkong Hotel, yesterday afternoon, "the local Chinese friends of Sir James ani Lady Stewart Lockhart presented them with a souvenir on Sir James's retirement after 41 years' work in China, first in Hongkong and for the pust nineteen years in Wei-haj-w. The Iesentation took the form of a silver model at a junk in full sail and some panels, embroidered in silk, which will be framed in due course, in blackwood,

serven, The names of those who

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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, MAY 3RD. 1921.

Blackwood. We are sorry that the short time at our disposal has not permitted of the framework being completed in time, but when it is ready, we will take plea- are in having it forwarded to you. In the meantime, we would ask you to accept this waiver miniature screen instead. We hope that this article with the junk will sometimes remind you of us-of our old friendship, and of the et years of your life spent in our midst. We also hope that the green will ever shield you and yours from stress and storm, while the junk will bring you, in all her yayage, full fonds of bliss and contentment.

Sir James LOCKHART, in reply, said: took part in the presentation, most of Your Excellency, Mr. Lau, and Chinese whom were present, were:-Sir Robert friends, I thank you on behalf of my Ho Tang. the Hon. Mr. Lau Chu Pak, wife and myself, Tery sincerely, for the the Hon. Mr. Ho, Fook, the Hon. Mr. kind manner in which you have asked China Sui Ki, Messrs. Chan Chun Cheun, as to come here, and for the far ton Ho Kom Tong, Kwok Shui Lau, . H. Hattering remarks in which Mr. Lau has Kotewall, Tong Lai Chuen, Sin Tak Fan, expressed his feelings. As you will all Yip „Lan - Chuen,” Leung Yat Pu, Louhierstand, when and is saying good Cheung Shui, Li Ya Chura, Chan King by to a place one feels it impos. Wan, Chua Tung Song, Lo Cheung 1p,sible to give expression in words to one's Chiu Chow Sum, Fung Ping Shan, Chan feelings, but it would be very angrateful Che Hing You Shui Chi, Chow "Shoun wis part, and on the part of my wife, Son, Wong lu Tung, Li Ping, Ti Szef did not endeavour to tell you how Tuen, Chan King Yue, Ng Hon Tsze, thoroughly we appreciate the fact that Mong Kam Fook, HaShai Wing, and Coung-Foo.

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Major and Mrs. H. Greenaway, Mr.

A PRACTICAL ORGANIZER.

Efficiency pre-

The col-

troduced with great care and with full

Allan Keith, Lient, Col. Bouen, Mrs. Many of the ideas carried out in Wai. Bowen and the Misses Bowen, Cul, Mrs., haiwei were borrowed from Hongkong and Miss Delacombe, Mr. H. A. Cart-but they were so adjusted as to meet the right. Mr. and Mrs. B. A. Hale, Mr. actual conditions in Weihaiwel, and the and Mrs. T. Petrie, Mr. and Mrs. Bur-rich fun of "experience in practical nett, Mr. and Mrs. A. Hicks, Major and work in Hongkong from which he could Mrs. Edwards, Major and Mrs. Timmis draw played a very beneficial part in his Major and Mrs. R. 8. Young, Lieut. Col. uenerous deliberations. and Mrs. Crosse," Major General, T. vailed in every department. Stevens, Major and Mrs. Saunders, ection of land tux, for example, was Major and Mrs. Bagnall, Lieut. Col. simplified to a marvellous extent. Nicholson, Pere Robert, Major Hickling.men of the villages brought in the whole stead of sending out collectors, the head- Lieut. Com. and Mrs. Stopford, Rev. amount for their respective villages on Gordon W. B. Statt, B.N., Rev. and Mrs,pecially assigned days, Taxes were in- Kirk Macodachie, Mrs. Ware Rogers regard to stonomic conditions, ac that En-Commdr. and Mrs. Aveling, Commer, there has never been, any outery against

INTIMATE FRIEND OF THE CHINESKİ, and Mrs. Cantlie, Commander Brady, excessive taxation,

Through his familiarity with Chinese Lieutenant Commander Gilchrist, Mr. J. Scott Harston. Lieutenant Jaugard, literature and his conservative attitaido Lieut. Dupres, Capt. Duralan, M. et in holding on to the advisability of pre- that has been handed from dynasty to Mme. Reau, the Wardroom officers of the serving the culture of the Chinese nation outralm, Dr. K. E. Digby, B., and dynasty, Sir James has acquired such an Mrs. Figby, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Middle insight into Chinese bistory, the customs the exchange of a fow remarks the Chin ton Suits, Mr. and Mrs. W, J. Hinton, and manters of the people, that after Mr. S. Teesdale Mackintosh, Mr, and so caller is surprised that his Excellency and leaves him with sentiments of Mrs. G. T. Edking and Miss Elkins, Knows so much of China and the Chinese. Lapr. S. Fisher, A.D.C., Sir. Ellis genuino admiration. This was abundant- Kadurie, Mr. N. B N. Mody, R. Rey.y.proved by Sir James's trips to Tainan to return the calls of two Governors of Bishop Pozonni," the Hon Mr. E. H. Shantung, the late Yang Shih-hsiang. you, our old Chinese friends, have nuturp, K.C., O.B.E., Mr. P. F. Talati, later Viceroy of Chikit, and Yuan Shu- forgotten" us and have given evidenco,

Jrines as one of themselves and they had once again, of that friendship you have Mr. Mok Kon Sang, Mr. D. G. H. hun. The Chinese officials treated Sir Florance, Mr. and Mrs. G. I. Bryne,such a high regard for his scholarship always shown when you have visitors.

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Those who had been invited to meet Sir James and Lady Lockhart n the urension included:-H.. the Officer Ad I see around me here, to-day, friends and Mrs. C. Forsyth, Dr. W. V. Kad personality that they did not hesitate Tsingtao, who did not understand the ministering the Gayemment (M. Claud whom I have known for now nearly 41. and Mrs. Koch, Mr. R. W. D. to declare that the German Governor of Barney, Mr. and Mrs. H. Humphreys,Chinese languaget and who visited the Severa), the "Acting Chief Justice (Mr. years. Some of them were not so young Capt. and Mrs. Leslie Smith, Mr. R. capital of Shantung, made a very differ H. H. J. Gompertz) and Mrs. Gompertz, when I first knew them as they are Robertson, Mr. M. Danaher, Mr. 3, Sent impression. So great is the effect of

mutual understanding! de Vice-Chancellor of the University now=(laughter). My old friend. Mr. Chan Harrison, Bev. E. W. L. Martin, Mr.

BOOKS AND PICTURES:"" Sir William Brunyate) and Lady Brun Chun Chuen, has now attained the ele.

and Mrs. A. H. Ferguson, Mr. and Mrs. Sir James has a very large Chines yats, the Poisne Judge (Mr. J. R. Wood), | vated age of 85 years and looks as if E. B. Reed, Dr. and Mrs John Fenton,library including a number of rare works. He is very fond of collecting The Colonial Secretary (the Hon, Mr. he were full of vi jur. I am sure he Mr. J. Fenton, Mrs. Mitchell and the Hsien Chin and Fu Chih, books publish- P), C. Waile), the Attorney-General (the will reach to: he enjoys the wonderful uses Mitchell, Major and Mrs. Roffey,ed by the Districts and Prefectures which Hon. Mr. J. R. "Kemp, K.C.), the Hon. Mr. H. E. Pollock, R.C; the Secretary for capacity of being able to maintain great Mr. P. H. R. Shaw, Mr. R. H. L. Gom-give full bistorical and geographical data the districts they cover. Sir James has Chinese Affairs (the Hon. Mr. 5. B. U.igour with old age. He has what all pertz, Mr. and Mrs. Grant Smith, Capt.and much useful information relating to Ross; the Director of Education (the of us envy him for four generations and Mrs. Olliver, Mr. E. W. Hamilton, also a large collection of Chinese paint Hon. Mr. E. irving. Mrs. Jordan, Mr.iving under his roof. I also see among Mr. and Mrs. C. Latrentz, Mr. and Mrs.ings which he highly values, including and Mrs. It. Hancock and Mr. and Mrs. my friends some whom I knew when they. D. Stevens, Mr. and Mrs. A. EL. Crook, some personal mementos from his Chines

were inuch poorer than they are now. Rev. W. H. and Mrs. Hewitt, Mr. J. W.important books inchiding H. Hancock, Mr. G. N. Orrae, Mr. Bi Aremember them when they would have been pleased with very little cash and to-day. I understand, a building would not contain it all-(laughter).

Mr. Lau Chu Pak has referred in fær

North, and others.

friends. Sir James has written several The Manual

A Book on

of Chinese Quotations, Chinese Coins, etc. There is one thing which marked out Sir James as a pro- found Chinese scholar, that is the spirit.

liter of thoroughness, When there is ary allusion that he comes across for the first time, pains are taken to tran its origin, and then a note is made of the work where it is found, the nunther of the book or the volume and the num-

Franks, Mr. and Mrs. Simpson, Capt. Basil Beneke, R.N., Mr. E. Ralphs, Mr The Ion, Mr. Lar Cut Pax said¦---

and Mrs Forster, Mr. and Mrs. Claxton, Your Excellency, Ladies 'and Gentlemen,

Mr. and Mrs Schofield, Dr. and Mrs --As Sir James and Lady Lockhart, are

C. Y. Wong. Mr. and Mrs. De Rome, 0372 their passing through this Colony

too flattering termx to anything I have Mr. and Mrs. Goldsmith, Mr. and Mrs. way home on a well-earned retirement,

I have always H. A. Nisbet, Mr. and Mrs. Ormiston, done for the Chinese. "their Chinese friends in Hongkong are availing themselves of this opportunity found them loyal and true, a most lovable Mr. and Mrs. Sutherland, Mr. and Mrs, he of the page, a tedious labour which to demonstrate to them once more their race, and there is nothing 1 feel more in R. M. Dyer, Miss Innesa, Mr. and Mrs. even Chlaces professional commentators James produce? The materials are cer- high esteem and affectionate regard for departing than in the fact that I will T. E. Pearce, Mr. W. L. Pattender, would shun. What new books will Bir them 1 has been a great pleasure to see so few in the Old Country. But I and Mrs. W. H. Lay, Dr. and Mrs. H. Htainly there, varied and inexhaustible

Brott. Mr. M. J. Broen, Mr. R. E. 0.

PERSONALITY. --- ine to have been chosen by my compatriots assure you that, though I may change Bird, Dr. W.. H. A. Moore, Dr. J. T. Q.

Sir James is always cheerful and his He is sympathetic as the instrument for conveying their my sky. I shall not change my mind and Johnson; Mr. T. W. Ainsworth, Mr. and poise is contagious.

He hates cure- sentiments to our distinguished visitors, amongst the most pleasant recollections Mrs. W. S. Brown, Lieut. Beauchamp, and courteous to all.

monies. The message" Please lunch with not only because I am one of Sir James' of my life in the East will be the fact Mr. Wei Yuk, Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Lowe, me to-morrow and regard that as a call. -old friends, but also because I was select that so many years have been spent Hon. Mr. H. W. Bird, Mr. and Mrs. Ram Come in plain clothes" has often hoen -ed to read the Chinese text of the address amongst the Chinese, who have always and the Misses Ram, Mr. J. R. Wood, signalled off to British ships from the Iron Pier at Liukungtau in answer to He is a great which was presented to him, when he was appeared to me loyal and true in every Miss Kember, Mr. T. W. Hill, Mr. A. offers of official calls. leaying these whores to take up the high sense of the word. I regret I cannot Mackenzie, Mr., and Mrs. Nicholson. Mr. walker and his practice of daily going offien of His Majesty's Commissioner at say all I would like to say, but I can and Mrs. Phelips, Mr. and Mrs. Mon- up the Peak io-Heegkong has been faith. Weihaiwei in April, 1002.

only a model conversationalist but an tell you it requires no material memento tague Haraton and Miss Harston, Mr.fully kept up in Weihaivei. He is not Sir James Lockhart, it is just 10 years to keep you in mind. 1shall always E, J. Grist, Mr. C. EL Grist, Col. excellent orator, quick-witted as this in- since you left us, and it must be a source remember you and remember what you and Mra Loring, Mr. H. P. White, Sir, stanco will show. On one occasion, his Bosban Wei Yuk, Sir Robert and Laly funds were solicited for a good cause. Honour presided at a gathering at which of gratifention and pride to you to know have done for me. thank you very Ho Tung, the Hon. Mr. Ho Ecok, Mr. That was after the outbreak of the war. and Mrs. Chow Sow Sou, Mr. Ewok One of the audience yelled: "Can sign To which Sir James Bai Lau, Mr. Chau Tung Shang, Mr. shit, Sir"

answered: "Provided they are duly ip: Lan Taun. Mr. and Mrs. Lo Cheung honoured on presentation.” Shiu. Mr. Sin Tak Fan, Mr. Chin Yun Tin, Mr. Chan Chan Chuen, Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Kotewall, Mr. Chan Kang

much indeed:

DINNER AND RECEPTIOŃ AT ...", GOVERNMENT HOUSE,

that neither time for distance has is any way diminished the esteem which your Chinese friends, here, had for you, while you were guarding their interests during your 21 years' distinguished service in Hongkong.

never forget the great interest you always took in our Sir James and Lady Lockhart to dinner Yue, Mr. Tong Lai Chuen, Mr. Li Po welfare. Particularly sball we ever re-

We can

H.E the Officer Adininistering the Government and Mrs, Severn entertained

member, with gratitude, your share in the at Government House last night. There Kwai, Mr. Chan King Wan, Mr. Fung

SPOET.

LAWN TENNIS.

of the Civil Service on April 30th, and This match was played on the ground

resulted in a win for the visitors by 55

games to 44." Beores:-

and Sewell, 3-6; beat Dinsdale and Sayer and Wood lost to Humphreys Henderson, & lost to Dodwell and Grimble, 5-8.

were present:-His Honour the Acting Ping Shan, Mr. Ng Hon Tse, Mr. B. W. CIVIL SERVICE. HONGKONG. CLUB re-organination of our District Watch Chief Justice and Mrs. Gomperts the Tao, Mr. and Mrs. Ho Wing, Mr. Yan Force, the Tung Wah Hospital and the Hon. Mr. E. .D. C. Wolfe, Sir William Siu Chi, Mr. and Mra Ho Leung, Mr Po Leung Kuk, all of which institutions and Lady Bruuyate, the Hon. Mr. J. Hand Mrs, M., K. Lo, Mr. and Mrs are now working smoothly along the main lines laid down by you. This is a testi Kemp, K.C. and Mrs. Kemp, the Hop, Cavalier, Mr. and Mr. Layer, Mr, G. N.. Mr. C. Mel. Messer, the Hon. Mr. H. E. Orme, Mr. and Mrs McElderry, Mr.. mony of your foresight and organizing Pollock, K.C., and Mra Pollock, the Hon. and Mrs. Winslow, Mr. and Mrs. Bevan, ability, as well as of your intimate know--MA-End Mr Irving-and-the-Mr and Mrs T-HKrog Dr F. T. ledge of Chiness mentality and charac- Misses Irving, the Hon. Mr. Lau Chu Keyt, Paym-Lieut.-Commndr. and Mre toristics For Lady Lockhart the Chinese Pak, the Hon. Mr. Chau Siu Ki Dr. Stern, Commodore and Mrs. Bowden also entertain sincere respect and genuine G: P. Jordan, LL.D. and Mrs. Jordan, Smith, Mr. F. B. L. Bowley, Mr. Borners, admiration, for the personal interest Dr. T. W. Pearse, LL.D., Mr. C. D. Mr. C. G. Alabaster, Mr. and Mrs. N. L. which she has always taken in them, and Wilkinson, Mr. and Mrs. R. Hancock, Smith, Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Dodwell, for the sympathy, understanding, and Mr. and Mrs. H. Hancock, Mr. Ho Kom Mr. and Mrs. Dallin, Rev. J. T. Holman,

in ability with which she has helped you

Tong, Mr. C. D. Melbourne, the Aide-de- Mr. and Mrs G. H. Wakeman, Mr., Mr. your responsible and difficult duties. We Carp (Lieut. Hammond, R.E.), and the and the Misses Denison, Mr. and Mrs. nre. indeed, glad to see you and Lady. Private Secretary (Mr. B. A. North).. W. H. Gale, Mr. and Mrs. Dyer Bull, Lockhart once more, but this gladness is *already tinged with a feeling of sadness, for we are also here to say good-bye. In token of our affectionato regard and good

phreys and Sewell, -8; beat Dinsdale Bradbury and Fincher lost to Humm and Henderson, 7-4; lost to Dodwell and Grimble, 5-8.

Valentine and Smith lost to Humphreys and Sewell, 29; beat Dinsdale and Henderson, 74; beat Dodwell and Grimble, 6-0.

OF CANTON, LTD.

Afterwards there was a reception at Lieut. Conway Hake, RNR, Captain UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY tended by a large number of residents. The Benning, D.S.O., Bon Mr. T. L Perkins, guests were received by H.E. the Officer and Mrs Perkins, Lisut. Col. and. Mira. | Adin matering the Government and Mrs.

£20. Bird, Mr. G Hastings and Miss-

wishes, we would adk you and Lady Lock Severn. They then passeri on to the ball Hastings, Miss Crosbie, Hon, Mr. and

A CHINESE TRIBUTE--

the following tribute to Sir James Sto Over the signature of Francis. Zis wart Lockhart is published in the N-C

hart to accept some souvenirs of no intringe valua The silver junk is emble-room, which was handsomely decoratedra O A. Lang matic of that merciful sail which brings for the occasion. Here a programme of relief and happiness, such as the rulief about a dozen dances was provided for and happiness, which you must have the entertainment of the guests. The bronglit to thousands of stricken and grounds and the lawn were illuminated distressed souls during the recent drought with coloured electric globes and pre- The four characters ca-sented a delightful appearance: The at Weihaiwei.

raved on the little vessel mean Tran band of the 2nd Wilts. Begt was in quil-retirement-among-your-trees and attendance. stream It is our earnest wish, that, The following were invited to the happiness and tranquility will ever reception: H.E. Sir G. attend your hard-carned rest, We have K:CB, K.C.81, Lady -hard another bumble gift in the shape of the Mimes Kirkpatrick;

faur embroidered pictures which will be | Major and Mrs. Law, Major, framed in the form of a screen made of Lent: Col. and Mrs. Taylor

Trom his arrival at Weihaiwel in Daily Newe

1902 up to now, Sir James has been con- fronted with duties of a varied nature which placed him in- touch- various classes of men, and it was due and | to bis, winning, personality, ripe scholar, iral Tomines ship, and varied experience that, he has

been able to capture, and bold the good skefalde will of all those who had dealings with Golf Dayer, him myn

“FINAL "DIVIDEND.

Subject to audit the Director will re- commend the payment of a final dividend of sixteen shillings and a bonus dividend of twenty shillings per share for account, 1910: an interim dividend of twenty-four

shillings per share for 1920 and a bonus of 29 per cent. on contributory premtim

They will further recommend that 170,000 to building reserve fund and £100.000 be passed to reinsurance fund, £55,000 to equalisation of dividend fund leaving about £200,000 to be carried for ward to underwriting suspense account,

To those shareholders who are.. not ordinarily resident in the United King- dom dividend will be paid by varrant on the Hongkong and Shanglish Banking Corporation, London, free of income

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