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ENGINEERS' AND SHIP- "BUILDERS' BALL.. STRIKING SCENE AT THE CITY HALL

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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY. FEBRUARY lira, 1933.

SIR HENRY MAY AND

HONGKONG ROADS. TRIBUTES AT THE AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING

MIGHTY CORPORATIONS" AND THE

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FRICE OF PETROL- The Committee had failed to obtain any reduction in the price of petrol

In common with kindred associations, they hoped that the mighty corporations that SMALLER PROFITS REFLECT WORLD- ls seemed rather like fiddling, while

controlled this modern necessity might see omes burning for the Institution of

WIDE TRADE DEPRESSION, Engineers and Shipbuilders to bold a

their way whilst still maintaining a ball at the present juncture but, after all,

reasonable rite of proft-to reduce its The 35th ordinary annual meeting of The Hongkong Automobile Association,

this Company

was told at Meurs PAYSANDU 0X TONGUES strikes only happen now and then (thank at its annual meeting, last night, passed cost; this would mean a largely increased

Jardine, Matheson & Co.'s board-room, goodness!) and the Engineers Badi has a resolution of sympathy with Lady hay consumption and additional benefits to

LIBBY'S OX TONGUES been an annual event for thirty years or and her daughters and paid a tribute to

the community as a whole."

Hongkong, yesterday morning. Mr. D. so. It would seem almost as though the the initiative and foresight of the late Sir

During the year a good deal of work, M. Bernard (Chairman) presided and intimidation one hears so much about Henry May in regard to road construction

had been done to the roads of the Colony. there were also present: The Hon. Kr. just now put the Institution of Engineers in the Colony.

A. O. Lang, Mr. G. M. Dodwell, Mr. O. Strangers Frequently commented on the and Shipbuilders of Hongkong out

The retiring President,

I. Ellis, Mr. P. A. Cox. Mr. A. S, D. fine rbads and on the glorious scenery Cousland and Mr. S. 8. Perry (Direc Mr. C. Mel. Messer, gave an interesting through which they passed. their stride if the aapual Ball was not review of motoring affairs in the course other roads were gradually being extend Messrs. M. S. Northcote, T. "W. Rebirt

Hill and held, as usual, and beid it was at the of an address:

tors); Mr. W. & Brown (Secretary); Cty Hall, last night. Another old say

ed and the metalling and tarring of thể The CHAIRMAN:-Gentlemen,-Be-roads in the New Territones had made, son, J. Arnold, Bio Leung, A. W. Heron, ing came to mind, as one surveyed the fore proceeding with further business I festivo scene, that it is an ill wind that

especially in wet weather, a very cur. H. W. Kow, J. Kew, P. W. Kwok, blows acbody any good for, thanks to the think it fitting to mention that during ideyable improvement. In some places, and A. S. Ellis (shareholders). strike, it was evident that many members the last few days the Colony has learnt

however, notably on the way to Abordoen The CHAIN said:-Gentlemen,-I of the Institution were there who other. with deep regret the sad news of the and between Un Long and Sheung Shui, regret to say that during the past year wise would have been much less romanti death of our lata Governor, Sir Henry the road surface had suffered consider, there has been a large falling off in earn- cally occupied on the high seas.

It was May. I am sure a members have the ably from the traffic of motor buses inga from practically all departments, estimated that the members and their greatest sympathy with Lady May and not strong enough to resist.

whose weight and vibration the road was.

particularly from storage, lighter-work, guests present numbered between eight her daughters in their bereavement. Sir

and coolie bite. This has been due to the and nine hundred. H.E. the Governor Henry May was early to recognise the and Lady Stubbs and H.E. the General important place that the motor vehicle as to deter maar from taking full advan consequent shrinkage in the volume of The expense of motoring was still such world-wide depression in trade and the Officer Commanding and Lady Fowler would take in the social and business life age of its benefits and enjoyment. He cargo passing through Hongkong. In honoured the occasion with their pre-of this Colony and it is greatly due to strongly urged all who owned cars to

order to reduce expenses, several gedowns -Bence.

were closed during the year, the staff carn to drive them and to obtain some his foresight that we possess the fine insight into their mechanism and con-reduced, and scenomics effected, in every Mr. J. Reid is Frosilent of the Institu-motor roads which have opened up, for struction. If this were done and a log direction. tion this year, and an able executive both resident and tourist, the beautiful kept he was confident that repair bills, The profit on working for the year under his leadership made all the scenery of this Island and the New penses would materially diminish and the $253,139,58 less than the previous year.

sundry bills, and ordinary running ex-mounted -to $699,108.07," which arrangements for the Ball with the skili Territories.

owner would derive an added interest. Your directors are able to recommend, the which comes of long practice. Kowloon

As time want on it was becoming more payment of the usual dividend of $8 per Continuing, the Chairman remarked and more apparent that the world had share but do not feel justified in recom Dock len: the usual fixtures which every that the membership of 234 was not as entered upon the motor age. At the pre- mending the payment of any bonus this Society giving a ball is glad to borrow in large as one could wish. All persons et moment many of those who had been year. You will have observed from the order to make the City Hall and the interested in motoring should join as the the Peak were wishing that it was com of our auditors, depreciation has been against making the new motor, road "to report before you that, at the suggestion Theatre Royal "one harmonious whole "Association would be more influential pleted and would like to see a fleet of debited to proft and loss account instead for the occasion. To avoid overcrowdinr. temporary structure in front of the

the greater its membership. Special motor lorries winding round the corners of being dealt with at the annual meet

laden with coal-(Laughter.) The wagesing, as has been the custom hitherto, building provided cloak-room accommoda-credit was dus to Mr. Bevington, the hon. of all who carried, pulled or pushed were tion. Over this a gilded propellor hinted secretary. for the energy he had displayed on the up grade and everything pointed

Turning to the balance sheet, the "Lend sold" referred to is a small por at a more serious side to the Institution's and the time he had given to the duties a very much greater purtion of our property abutting on Canton

fraction for private and business pur activities; the motto of the Institution of the office. It was due to him that the poses both on the island of Hongkong and Road. Kowloon, which was surrendered Ubique," also appeared in coloured ed. Thanka were also due to Mr. Lamon the other side of the harbour. Roads purposes. The capital expenditure, men- first Year Book of the Club was publish- in the growing town still in its infabey to the Government for road-widening lampa.

bert for his concise memorandum on the strong enough to carry heavier weights tioned under "Kowlgon Buildings" is in At the foot of the staircase, ships' lad Ills of cars and their remedies". It were necessary; more roads were wanted respect of our new office, which will terns, showing a white and a green light, was to be hoped that the Year Book and greater facilities were required in shortly be completed. The amount enter.

would be the forerunner of many others. conveyed a message full of meaning for

the way of modern vehicle ferries under "Kowloon Wharves" repre those who follow the ways of the sea. The

sents the balance of payment for our No.f (Applause.)

othering the year..

Wharf, which was extended to 660 feet!

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MATTERS IN SUSPENSE.

In August, a Club Room was opened as

14 THE MOTOR AQ1,"

The OHAIRMAN then proposed the Mr. G., H. WILSON seconded and resolution was carrieds

Pots containing the pot plants which meeting place and rending room furtien of the repart and accounts.

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ELECTION OF OFFICERS,

the

The CHAIRMAN proposed and Mr

I do not think the accounts call for any further comment, and I now beg to propose the adoption of the report and accounts as presented.

Mr. P. A. Cox seconded and the report] and accounts were adopted", "

tion of Messrs. A. S. D. Cousland, S. S. Mr. C. H. Kew proposed the confirma Perry, P. A. Cox and 0. I. Ellis as

Mr. ROBERTSOx seconded and the re

solution was approved.

of the Hon. Mr. A. O. Lang and Mr.

Mr. J. ARNOLD proposed the re-election; G. M. Dodwell as Directors.

-Mr. HERON esconded and the motion: was carried.

The auditors, Messrs. H. Percy Smith: and C. Bernard Brown were re-elected on the proposition of Mr. M. S. Nonracon

This concluded the business.

decorated the staircase were draped with members. Ho regretted that the usu code flags which certainly introduced amade of it had been disappointing and novel and striking note into the "dreore it was for the new Committee to decide

FITE LATE SI HENRY MAY tive scheme. But the feature of the stair-if the room should be kept on or closed. Mr. A. G. M. FLETCHER: I beg to case was a reflection, in a large mirror, No solution had yet been reached with move that this Association and a letter of the Institution's crest, a Phoenix ris- regard to a central garage; the high cost expressing sympathy with Lady May in ing from its ashes. The crest had been and scarcity of suitable sites were very her bereavement and that the letter, com most realistically modelled to a large great obstacles. The chauffeur question ment specially on the enormous benefit scale and the effect was much admired. A and again been promisent: a special which the roads he planned and foresaw monogram of the Institution's titls, in meeting had considered the question out have proved to the Colony generally. Directors... coloured lights, above the mirror, gave without much result. It was very doubt think it is well known that the motor an agreeablo colour effect..

ful if sufficiently close co-operation could road to the Peak met with enormous There was another reminder of the busi-be obtained among members to make opposition and there were many people Dess side of the Institution in a model, at them willing to suffer the personal incen who were against the raud round the the head of the staircase, of the firstvenience that might be necessary to bring island and even the road round the New practicable steamboat, the Charlotte about a reduction of wages. Dundas, built in 1801; also a model of a sidered best to leave this question to the due to Sir Henry Mar's initiative.

It was con- Territories, "both of which are entirely local electric tram, constructed by the operation of the law of supply and de. Tramway Company an exact duplicate, mand. Mr. McPherson, ef the YM.C.A.motion, was unanimously approved.

Mr. C. LAURITSEN seconded, and the in every respect, of those on the streets. Examination of these exhibits provided training school for drivers. Mr. Me

was approached as to inaugurating guests with a good deal of interest; there Pherson had taken great pains in the was generally someone examining them all through the evening.

matter but owing to other considerations BEVINGTON seconded, that Mr. D. G. M.seconded by Mr. Họ Leung, The ball rooms and aute-rooms were

wna unable to meet the Association's Bernard be appointed President for the tastefully decorated with banners and the to be more equal to the demand, and with acclamation.

views. The supply of drivers seemed now ensuing year. The resolution was carried use of house flags and code flags was an anges showed little signs of.incrcase, it interesting feature. In the St. George's some cases quite the reverse.

The CHAIRMAN exprosed the thanks of

THE KOWLOON LAND AND Half the crest of the Institution faced of explosive cracker bomba, referred to work as hon secretary and treasurer and The sale the Association to Mr. Bevington for his

BUILDING CO., LTD: the dais. A handsome bank of pot plants by the President at the last annual meet proposed his election as Vic-President. was the most striking decorative effort ining, had now been prohibited by law.

The thirty-third ordinary general meet) the Theatre,

Dr. MONTAGU BARSTON seconded, and the ing of the shareholders of the Kowloon! The ball began at 9.30 p.m.. when the

resolution was unanimously approved. and and Building Company, was held at President (Mr. J. Reid) received the During the year the had been, un-secretary and treasurer, on the propost-ings yesterday, at noon, Mr. T. E Mr. F. 1. Hondson was appointed hon. the Company's Offices, Victoria Build fortunately, several distressing accidents tien of the CHAIRMAN seconded by Mr. A. Pearce presiding. There were also pre some fatal. The Chairman expressed the BILTENSON. sincere sympathy of all members of the

Bent: Mr. J. Rodger, and the Rev.] Association with the relatives of those Committee: the Hon. Mr. E. W. Bird, cote (secretary), and the following share The following were appointed the new Fr. Robert (Directors), Mr. M. S. North injured. Accidents did not seem to be on Mesars. C. D. Lambert, W. E. Roberts, holders: Alessra W. J. Wilkinson, L. 8. the increase, although the number of J. McCubbin, W. Bannerman, G H Greenhill, J. H. Seth, and W. Be Wilkin motor vehicles had risen considerably. Wilson, C. P. Marcel, H. E. Smith, E, C. son. For this, best thanks were due to the Lau and A. B. Raworth.. greater efficiency of the Police, traffic This concluded the meeting. control which was gradually lessening the difficulties of driving and diminishing danger to the general public. One would Those at the principal table at sapper like to see more ready compliance with were The President (Mr. J. Reid) and police signals and with speed controls in Lady Stubbs, HE the Governor (Sir dangerous places. The remarks applied Stubba) and Mrs. Reid, Major to certain drivers who had yet to learn General Sir John Fowler and Lady Rees the courtesy and mutual regard due to Davies. Mr. G. T. Edkins and Mrs. A the rights and comfort of other road -0.

Long, Burg-Capt. Dalton and Mrs. Users Dyer, the Hon. Mr. Claud Severn and Lady Fowler

Justice Gompertz and Mrs. Severe the Hon. Mr. A. 0. Lang and Mrs. Pollock, Co. Davy and Mrs. Dalton, Mr. R. M. Dyer and Mrs. Grieg,

The Hongkong Hotel provided an excel- lent supper which was well served under the direction of Mr. Norton.

DANCE PROGRAMME. The following

guests as they arrived.

Those who took part in the official set were: Mr. J. Reid and Lady Stubba the Hon. Mr. Claud Severn and Mrs. Reid, Mr. G. T. Edkins and Lady Fowler. Major-General Sir John Fowler and Lady Rees Davies, Mr. Justice Gomperts and Mrs. Severn, Capt Ballard and Mrs. Grieg, Colonel Davy, and Mrs. Dalton, Mr. Grieg and Mrs. A. O. Lang.

The music was rendered by the Hong- kong Hotel Jazz Band,

gramme:-

HOLT.

We, the dance pro-

Extra One Step Polly.

Amelia 2-One Step Uriental Star. 13.-Fox Trot ... Blue Danube Blues

-Eightsone Reel De'll Amang the Tailor. 5. Valse

Silver Beach,

6.One Step ...... +7.-- Laricers

Dizio, Casino. Ka-l-a, Wandering Home. 10-One Step One Kiss."

- 8-Fox Tret

B-Valse

11 For Trot... My Sunny Tennessee.

-12-One Step ... Ohio.

19.-Eightsome Reel Torryburn Lasses.

16. Fox

Trot Yoo Hoo.

Trot

17 One Step 18.Fox 17ct

Another Waltz.:

Pullman Potter Blies: All for you? ma Wang Wang Blues.

19,Valse Rosen a

120-One Step

21 Fox Trot

El Pasa The Conversation Step Extra One Step Florida Moan. Continued on jost of nezt column)

ACCIDENTS AND TRAFFIC CONTROL.

(Continued on next column.)...s

THE OFFICIALS

so largely to the success of the fanetion; The officials, whose efforts contributed were as follow

ILLEGAL: SEIZURE OF THE

SALT REVENUES.

HIGH" REWARDS FOR THE MAN WHO DID IT.

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The CHAIRMAN said:-Gentlemen,-The accounts, Bow before us, call for little or no comment, the result of the year's work being practically the same as that for 1950, and that it is now proposed to pay a similar dividend, viz, 22.00 per share. During the year some negotiations) were entered into for the sale of the thrce houses, Canton Villas on Kowloon Inland Lot G10, but these were not carried The Asiatic News Agency says:-

through to completion. The cost of up The first mandate issued by the Liang while the demand for vacancies, as they keep has been slightly less than for 1920, Cabinet on January 1st, 102, was the amnesty granted to the six leaders of the occur, shows no falling off. It has, there An-fu military faction which caused such ore, been decided to further postpone

any scheme of re-development. strong opposition from General Wu failure in the Sino-Japanese negotiations passed, and shall be obliged if some P-fa. Under the pretext of the alleged courts, as presented, be adopted and beg to propose that the report and se

to secure a settlement of the Taingt member will kindly second. Kisochow Railway, Question, Mr. Liang

ADD I

BALL CONVENER, MA. J. MID (PRESIDENT. )

Invitation Committees-Messrs. K. E. Stib-yi was forced to apply for his Mr. J. H.Sera ecconded the adoption Greig (convener), R. Hunter, J. McCub-dick leave, which is the forerunner of the report and accounts, and the

B M. Dyer and PT. Farrell. Wine and Supper, Committes, Mesys.ssued este o Chinese lunar new your

of his resignation. But the first mandate motion was carried unanimvusly.

W.

G. J. Harman (convener), J. W. Paton, holiday was the bestowal of the first class seconded by Mr. GREENHILL, Mr. T. E On the motion of Mr. M. 8. NORTHCOTE TW. Robertson, D. MoMurray, G. M. Wan-hu or Spotted Tiger medal for merit Pearce and Mr. J. Rodger were re-elected Shaw J. B. Russell, Tully, WA Standson on Vice-Admiral Chiang Chen and Rear- to the Board of Directors,

J. Stokes, T. G. Admiral Tu Shih-kwel, commander-in- Mr. H. Percy-Smith was re-elected] Paterson W. R. Oswald T. Brayfield. chef and assistant commander respective auditor for the ensuing year, on W. J. Hill. R. Hall, J. W. James and ly of the so-called Chinese Navy in the motion of Mr. J. RODGER, seconded by tho A Leach

Decorations Committee, Messrs. R. officers led the campaign in the

Yangiaze Valley. As both these naval the Rev. Father RCBZRT. M. Dyer (convener), 8. Gray, H. Billegal seizure of Bridger. A Langston, J. M. Ramsay, of Kiangsa province, regardless of

the salt revenues | | This concluded the busines Cock and C. Bannerman

Dance Committee-Messrs. A. K. Hen-China's foreign obligations towards the derson (convener). C. C. Nelson, R. Jvoice of opposition will be raised by any army which is to proceed on a military Powers, it remains to be seen whether a

The organisation of the South-Western Wilton, H. McTavish, W. Brown, A. Stalker. J. Parkes, T. H. Farthing and of the exters. The salt incident at expendition against the North is reported J.B. Hamilton.

Shiborbwei is still unsettled because the by the vernacular papers to be well Card Committee-Mess, J. Ormiston Daval men are still refusing to withdraw advanced and the divisional (convener), F. Dubois, P. W. Ramsay, A. their warships from the river mouth until mendera are eager to begin the advance. Harrison. J. B. Spiers and T. Brayfield. the sum of $700,000 has been put zeide Dr. Sun Yat Sen is still at Kweilig

the payment of their salaries and wages, army." from the monthly surplus revenues for engaged in the organisation of a grand Chines military aviators are and this demand of the naval men is up training in Canton for service with, the ported by the Tuchun of Kiangsu

Wilton (convener), D. B. Bone, I. B Cloak Room Committen-Messrs. R. J. Morrison, D. Lyle and W. Weir

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