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As the other end of the theatre was another and larger platform with a long tabla. for distinguished guests who par- took of ten there with Sir Robert. and Lady. Ho Tung. These guests included HE the Governor (Sir R. E. Stabba, OMG.) The body of the theatre was laid out restaurant fashion, allowing the guests to take their too, smoke, and listen to the plays and the speeches. At the end of the plays, sau chin," or "longevity cash,two copper cash tiled together with red 'cord-was distributed broadcast among the audience, Those who were lucky enough to secure the Rouvenirs were entitled, as a result to a long and prosperous life. Commemora- tion medals attached to a ribbon of the Chinese national colours were also dis- tributed.

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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 30TH, 1912.

Chiness point of view, and I am privileged to be able to announce to you this after- noon that in honour of this lucky event, Lady Ho Tung has very kindly promised to give a Dogs' Home to the Colony, and to endow and maintain it.-(Applause) As President of the Hongkong Society for the Prevention of Crusity to Animals, I may say we welcome this generous gift, not only for the relief it will presently afford to the dumb animals of this Colony, but, also, owing to the fact that it will give an example which we hope will be followed by the Chinesa of this Colony of humanity towards Animals-(Ap plause).

At this point on the invitation of H.E. The Governor, the health of Sir Robert Ho Tung was drunk in champagne. ACKNOWLEDGMENT

BY

Among the foreign guests present, in

SIR ROBERT HO TUNG... addition to H.E the Governor were: Admiral Sir Arthur, Lady and the Misses Leveson; Major-General Sir John MUNIFICENT GIFT TO THE COLONY ANNOUNCED, Replying to these addresses. Sir Rona and Lady Fowler; Sir William Rees Davies (Chief Justice); Sir William and said:-I thank you all most sincerely Lady Brunyate; Hon. Sir Paul Chater; Hon. Mr. and Mrs. Ballifax; Hon. Mr. for the hearty and cordial manner in and Mrs. Lang; Hon. Mr. and Mrs. which you have received the toast a

and Mrs. A. G. Pare; Hon, Mr. Stephen; Hon. Mr. and Mrs. Chow Shou kindly proposed by His Excellency the Son: Hon. Mr. Ng Hon Taz; Hon. Dr. Governor, whose presence here today is and Mrs. Severn; Hon. Mr. and Mrs. very gratifying to and highly appreciated H. E. Pollock, The Right Rev. the Bishop by me and by my family. When a man of Victoria (Dr. Dappuy); the Right Rev. Bishop Pozzoni; Hon. Mr. Mrs reaches the age of three score and une, and the Misses Irving: Hon. Mr. Messers he is apt to make an appraisement, as I Mrs, Parke Honour Mr. Justice do to-day, of his past achievements and Gompertz Hon. Mr. and Mrs. Kemp; Consul and Mrs. W. H. Gale: Consul and failures. It is with thankfulness that I Mrs. P. Kremer: Consul Takahashi; look back upon nearly half a century of Consul, Mrs, and Miss C. de Albuquerque working life which, though beset from eCastro; Commodore, Mrs. and the Mishes Grace: Mr. and Mrs. D. G. M. time to time with difficulties, disappoint Bernard; Mr. and Mrs. A. G. M. meats and struggles, has been brightened Fletcher, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Crockatt; with family happiness, loyal friendship, and the consciousness of some useful work Mr. and Mrs, E. D. C. Wolfe; Mr. and Hra J. R. Wood? Mr. Ponsonby Fane; done.--(Applause). Father Robert Mr. G. T. Edkins: Col. Nicholson, C.M.G.; Col. Davy, C.M.G.; and many others. The Chinese guests included SP. Hung (Councillor), who had been delegated to represent H. E. the President of China, and Mr. Chau Wing Kue, representing. H.E. the Civil Gover nor of Kwangtung.

THE ART OLUB EXHIBITION. A HIGH PERCENTAGE OF GOOD WORK.

The Hongkong Art Club did not attempt an ambitions exhibition this year as several members, whose work has been a feature of pearly all the exhibitions for some years past, were not in Hongkong: notably Colonel Loring, Mrs McPherson and Mr. Cole. Instead of taking the City Hall, the exhibition was arranged in the Helena May Institute and held only for three hours instead of three days. To out," photographs were admitted on this occasion.

SUNDAY AS A DAY OF REST. DR. EDDY'S APPEAL TO FOUR LEADING CHINESE FIRMS.

DIRECTORS TO CONSIDER THE MATTER

In the course of semi-religious address at the World Theatre yeserday morning to 1,500 employés of the Sun Company, the Sincero Company, the Wing On Company and the Chan Kwong Company, Dr. Sherwood Eddy, the well- known social worker," made a striking appeal to the managements of the four Companies for Sunday to be declared as a day of rest. As the result of this appeal, It must be confessed that it was a case the directors have now this matter under of one exhibitor first, and the rest no- consideration and they have promised to where. Mr. K. Jowett (Wei-Hai-Wei) sent inform the Doctor of their decision during in a lovely collection of paintings of the first few days of the new year.

'their Chinese temple scenes. The most success. These four firms at present open ful, from the point of view of choice of doors to trade on Sundays from noon to subiect and grouping, was Inonse & p.. The Sunday mornings are given Brazier and Temple Courtyard," in which over to the staffs for the purpose of re a tree in full blossern was introduced with ligious and educational instruction.

The meeting was held at an early hour great effect."East Gate of Native City, Wei Hai-Wei," was another choice sub-8 a.m.—so as to enable all the employés ject, and "Junks" showed artistic skill. to attend and the result was that the a feature of these exhibits was the beauti World Theatre was filled to overflowing, ful colouring and good drawing of all the subjects.

Taking the rest of the exhibits in order, Mrs. Aubrey, the Hon. Secretary of the Club, is to be complimented on having idealised Holt's Wharf and Kowloon Dock in one of her Views from the Peak." Her flower border subjects were the most successful of her other contributions, but one could not quite approve of her repro duction of nature's shades of grean."

Mrs. B. C. Byrd, this year, had only one picture in the oxhibition. She has gain, taken a subject from the life and in this one depicta a lady viewing from a balcony the harbour and Stonecutters, with another idealisation the reclama

exhibit ia

It was my intention to have this day celebrated in a quiet manner, but tho members of my family insisted upon doing the thing on a more elaborate scale, so as to have the friends of the family to share with us our great joy. Although I am entering upon my sixty-first year I am in a way stronger than I have been for the past few years My health has had several serious breakdowne, but, by tions and hill cuttings & Yaumati this the grace of God and the solicitous card time in the distant background. of the members of my family, I recovered Miss Crawford's finest

of each time-(Applause). In token thanksgiving have decided to give a sum undoubtedly Moorland-Howth, Ire of $100,000 for founding an industrial land," which depicts a valley between the school for poor children.(Applause and purple hills, with the sea in the distance. cheers). If auch

The treat a distinct need in the Colony, and The scene has been admirably chosen and if I should be fortunate enough to is successful in every way. obtain from the Government an under ment of High West, "Hongkong" is taking to grant a suitable site for it, and to maintain it. In the alterna-pleasing, and "Stanley, Hongkong" is tive, I propose to devote that sum, to the very striking, although one worders whe- establishment of several vernacular free ther the colour of ripe corn on the hillside schools in different parts of the Colony is quite natural. The two scenes of Dover for giving the children of the poor at least an elementary education (Ap Cliffs seem to require a somewhat differ ent treatment; probably a larger canyas would have been bettor. plause). Further, I will, as long as I

an institution is

entertainment at each live, give an anniversary of my birth to the poor orphans of the Italian and French Con- vents, the inmates of the Blind Homes, the Home for the Aged at. Kowloon Tong, the Home for the Infirm and Aged at Wanchai, the Victoris Hoine, and the Old People's Home in Kowloon City known

Eyre's Refuge."

conclude, Before I

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After congratulating the four Com panies on the excellent example they had sot to other Chinese business houses ali. over China, Dr. Eddy sought to show the various causes of the present serious world situation and in particular the cause of the present unrest in China. He attributed the present confusion to two things; first, the great hunger for life; and secondly, the love of the human race

to share the best of their lives with others. If the motives were not properly developed they resulted in red war and lusts. The people in China were gradu- ally rising up and the Chinese Govern ment was slowly falling, owing to selfish officials and to the predominance of mili- tarism. Bandits were increasing, lawless ness was increasing and squeeze and corruption were so rife that the Chinesal Government was threatened with bank ruptcy.

There was also a serious industrial

vast amount of good the Christian re

PRESENTS.

CONGRATULATORY SPEECHES. H.E. THE GOVERNOR, addressing the assembly said he wished to say a few words not only on behalf of the guests

situation in China and the speaker men- present, but for the community generally

tied that during bie recont tour he had visited several factories where the condi- We desire," he said, "to congratulate

referred to a large match factory which Sir Robert and Lady Ho Tung very

tiona of employment were appalling. He

ordially on this event. We desire, also,

he had visited, where, children from the ag of nine to twelve years were emphy to congratulate ourselves because we have bad Sir Robert with us for so long, for

ed in large numbers. These children had

we know and appreciate his value,

to work if hours per day and for seven days in the week, with scarcely any rest and earning from 9 to 20 cents per day. (Applause). Sir Robert is able to look

The health of these little children was back on many very full years, and very prosperous years, and we know that he

sericusly undermined by the fumes of the factory, and on an average they went into hospital about once every 18 days. has shared his prosperity with the Colony,

He strongly advocated the acceptance and that we can always rely upon "hia

Mr. W. L. Pattenden also seems to have of Christ by the Chinese as the one and to assist those who have been less fortunate than himself.-(Applause). His name is

some difficulty in reproducing the Hong only solution to the serious situation. kong evergreen colour. He has done some The speaker then went on to show the always associated with any good work

elinched his argument, by referring to a that requires to be done in charity, or

interesting work in the picture of the har-ligion had done for the world, and education, or assistance of the Govern.

bour as seen through the trees...

Mrs. E K. Prower has one of the finest number of table Chinese who had I desire to pictures in the exhibition in On the adopted. Christ as their spiritual leader. ment in such matters as the development of the resources of the Colony. I think express here my grateful thanks to the Repulse Bay Road" view of distant Oce of his illustrations was drawn from his name will be associated in the future President of China, His Excellency bills and Chinese gardens in the fore the life of the North China Christian Li Yuan Hung, for the honour he has ground. This is a very attractive picce General, General Fung Yuk Cheung. Es

briefly outlined General Funga carver. most closely with the advances in educa dona ane by conferring on me the First of work; notable for its excellent perspec from the turning point in his life, which

The Class Order of the Chino Ho with Sash tive. tion of recent years. (Applause). Colony is indebted to Him Arst for the and presenting mo with an Honorific Mr. A. Kirk's "The Bridge of a Tho was the Boxer Rising in 1800, and which Tablet accompanied with his autograph sand Ages, Frochow" is an example of resulted in him adopting the Christian religion. He eulogised the General'ı Kowloon British School, and secondly letter of congratulations. This honour is a good subject spoiled by lack of perspec

One thousand of the for many valuable benefactions to the the more appreciated because it comes at tive. The view point selected was a diff. Christian army.

the soldiers themselves were also Chris University, to which, I think, I am right a time of special rejoicings to my family cult cnc. In the foreground is the officers of that Army were Christians and in saying, he is the largest benefactor and because also it is conveyed to me by bridge; in the middle distance in the town ting. In that Army there was no smok a special representative in the person of and in the background is a range of

bling. There was no such Christian army having given to it well over a quarter of the President's Councillor Mr. S. F. hills, but where the bridge ends and the ing, no opium, no swearing and no gam- million dollars.-(Applause). It is a Hubg (Applause). I wish also to thank town begins would puzzle anyone to say in the world, and the speaker ventured great pleasure to us to be able to con, ex-President Han Haih Chang and other Many people who have not been to Foo to say that the armies of America or friende in Peking as well as my old friend chow thought that what really was the red Europe could not approach the Army of gratulate and do honour to a man who H.E. Chan Chik Yue. Civil Governor of roofs of the town was part of the bridge, General Fung in their devotions to Christ. has known how to use his resources of Canton, for their congratulatory screens Mr. C. H. Blason has a very skilled General Fung had now been promoted to and scrolls. To my distinguished absent painting of Moonrise" on a misty night intellect and wealth so well, and I speak friends in China, Japan, Singapore, and bis life studies of fishermen Peking and he was looked upon as the for all of you when I say that we wish Europe and America who have associated are good,; a possible point of criticism hope of North China.

Dr. Eddy appealed to the Christiana him many more years of prosperity and themselves in telegraphic messages of in this picture is the colour of the rocks present in his audience to stand up.

felicitations. I wish also to express my in the background.

Many of the employés answered the happiness."Cheers and applause).

heartfelt thanks Ladies and gentle Miss Denison contributes some pretty appeal. Another appeal for those who MSP Hora Counsellor to II.E man, once more I thank you for the ex scenes (unnamed) The one that seemed wished to become Christians resulted in the President of China, said:-I have pression of your kind congratulations and most pleasing in general effect was that

same scores of the employés coming for- ward They were given cards to sign and been delegated by: President Li Yuan good wishes, and for the pleasure you of the harbour seen through tall trees.

have given me and my family by coming Hung to be the bearer of an honorine to this reception. I wish you,' all 100g | study of sunrise on the hills as seen from their names were handed to Dr. Eddy...

life and prosperity (Applause).

tablet and an autograph letter of con gratulation to Sir Robert Ho Tung on this happy occasion of his Bist birthday. I wish once more to express on behalf of the President his most hearty congratula tions, and to wish him, as in this personal letter, health, long life, and every bless ing"-(Applause).

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Mrs Bowes-Smith has an interesting Lugard Road Mr. E. F. H. Sample and The speeches were interpreted into Mrs Pittendrigh also sent in selections Chinese by Mr. Kotewall.

which had features of interest

CONGRATULATORY TELEGRAMS,

Sir Robert received many telegrama of congratulation one of the heartiest being from Mr. John Johnstone, Managing Director of Messrs. Jardine Matheson & Co of which 6rm. Sis: Robert was for

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The Hon. Mr. HE POLLOCK, K.C.ny years. Chief Compradore. It read; the most part enlargements of nega mas gift to the whole of China, which

Sir Robert Ho Taug, Hongkong, "Very Hearty Congratulations, Sixty one not out, make it a century JOHN JOHNSTON

In concluding his address. Dr. Eddy made a strong appeal to the Managements of the Companies to declare Sunday as a day of rest. He referred to the Companies Madame Loiro contributes some black represented as the light of China Their and white work, characterised by an names were known all over that vast agreeable riclmses of texture. Her cul nation, and what they would do the rest trast between the eighteenth and twentieth of the business houses in China would century woman was somewhat surprising follow. If they acceded to this appead The photographe exhibited were for they would be giving a wonderful Christ tives taken in small cameras, Mr. C. Hwould be of more material benefit than Bluson bas one happily taken street money. He made this propoed as a scenes, notably one of a small boy carry friend, of China and as a friend of the ing & burden, which the artist calle A four exemplary Companies present.

At the conclusion of the meeting the I think I may claim to be one of the

Social Problem." A very pleasing bop- trast in light and shade is the picture of Directors and Managers of the four Firms oldest friends, of Sir Robert Ho Tung Chan Chik-yne, Civil Governor of a rickala ocolie having a nap on the floor held a consultation in the ten-room of the among the European community When Kwangtung H. Alfred Sze Chincse of his vehicle in, Queen's Road. Mr. World Theatre, to discurs the suggetion, I first made his acquaintance, over thirty Minister to Washington, H. Wellington B. G., Love has obtained quite regarding Sunday closing, made by Dr. Koo Chinese Minister to Loriden, H. "Whistlerinn effect in his picture of Eddy who was present at the discution years ago, he had no grey hairs on the Quang Ying-poo Chinese Einister tank with an upright pole in the water. Addressing the Directors on the point,

of his head as he bas now, but we.

appealed to the font. Companies to stand. Minister to Belgium; Lew Yuk-lin, Esq.,

together on the matter, and for all former trade, jealousies and selfish, interests to be abandoned.

said: I am very pleased to have the privilege of speaking here to-day, because

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Other telegrams were from the follow

Welded Paulsons are pad NAIB JANE H.E. Wang King-ky · Chinese breaking; the background A. This pistars. Choi Cheung of the Sun Company)

y very happy to kagw, that he retains two Commissioner, Cisreally an achievement in scenic photo The sky is not flat but has detail things-the first is a youthful and vigor the guests were departing the Baphy, ous mind; and the other is a thorough and customary string of crackers were ex. and the whole scene has perspective complete belief in the future prosperity ploded, making a deafening din. The ills and Cover reproduces one of exterior as well as the interior of the the most charming scenes that can be seen of Hongkong-(Applause). The present residence and temporary theatre was from the Peak and ona which profesional happy, occasion of Sir Robert entering brilliantly illuminated by multi-coloured photographers seems to have mised so that

trio lights, and the large trees in the it has not become over familiar. decade of his life is

y looked like giant Christmas On the whole this year's exhibitio important one-from thğ

Laing high percentage of good wozie:

The Directors decided to bring the matter before a joint meeting of the Directors Dr. Eddy was informed that the result of that meeting would be on- conveyed to him on his return from the

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