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KOWLOON RESIDENTS

ASSOCIATION.

REPORT OF THE GENERAL COMMITTEE

In precating its report on the work of the Association during 1923, the Com- mittee (ay the annual report) can justly lay claim to a successful year of useful endeavour on behalf of Kowloon residents. The Association's membership `at the beginning of the year stood 'at 90 and closed at 200, of whom 63 joined during the year. The accounts show a cash balance in hand at the close of thei prar of 821-84.

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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY

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sume special distiguishing signal might be hostel as various points on Peninsula. The Government has promised tha when certain alterations have been made in the mast at the Royal Observa- tury the display of the suggested signal will be considered.

TELEPHONE SERVICE.

At the request of several members a complaint was made during the year to the China and Jarau Telephone Com pany, regarding faulty service. The Com- pary's courteous reply is fully set out in the correspondence.

STREET LIGHTING.

Dering the your your Committee has ben communication with the Govern The following precis will summarise tent regarding inadequate street light. the work for the year, the full corres, ing, and as a result of these representa pondence on each subject being found) tions the then existing lighting was im in the appendices to the report:-

proved and 240 additional street lampa installed.

"HOUSING.

It is not possible to, pablish the corres- potdeney which has passed between the

FUNERAL NOMES.

Residents of Ho Mun Tin having coma- Association And residents regarding plained of noises arising from Chinese housing and house rents. Your Associa funeral processions, the Association ad. tion, in conjunction with the Constitued an enquiry to the Captain Super. tional Reforms Association, held a public intendent of Police regarding possible meeting in the City Hall in March last, abatement. In his reply the C.S.P., when problems in connection with the after characterising the noises as an housing shortage were very fully discuss. intolerable nuisance," stated that such)

At this meeting a Commission of were permitted by law and that he had Enquiry was demanded, the Rents Reno power to interfere. striction Ordinates strongly supported and the transfer of the military estab

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STREET NUISANCES.

lishments pressed. Shortly afterwards Numerous "complaints having bren res the Goverment Appointed Housing Ceived with regard to the committing of nuisances in the neighbourhood of Kim- Commission. one of the members of herley Road. The facts were reported to which was 3ir. W. S. Bailey, a member the Police authorities and, after some of your Committee, During the course of the Commission's enquiries your Com- mitter submitted data and recommenda tions, and on several occasions were in- vid to mult with the Hon. Mr. H. E Pollock, K.C., the Chairman of the Com- mission, fare particularly on the subject of a Bowpean Reservation for Kowloon residenta

THE NEW HOSPITAL.

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SPORT.

FOOTBALL.

TO-DAY'S GAMES,

The following matches in the Hongkong League are due to be played to day:--

Division I

Kick-off at 4.15 p.m. South Chins . H.M.S.. Titania, So

kunpoo "A" ground.

Referee: Mr. Tovey.

THE FORTHCOMING RACE

MEETING.

RECORD ENTRIES.

The list of entries for the forthcoming annual ruge mesting, held under "the auspices of the Hongkong Jockey Club, on February 20th, and the three follow- ing day, became available yesterday. They make a highly satisfactory showing and, we understand that the number is

HMS. Despatch . Kowloon, Hong record. For the first race of the meet- j kong Club ground. Referee: Mr. {ing 30 poxies are entered. The greatest Smith.

HI.M.S. Jabr. R.G.A.. Navy "A" ground. Referme : Mr. Spencer...

Division II.

Kick-off at 243 p.m. Kowloon Reserve. Titania Reserve Kowloon FC ground. Reigree: Mr. Fairburn,

Club Reserves v. - Dumele. Reserves, Hongkong Club ground. Rel»reo: Mr. Bailey.

number entered for any on race is 79 in.. the Handicap "A" class, run on the fourth day. For the Valley Stakes thero are 45 entries and for the Hongkong: Derby. 37. As popular interest · centres in the Derby we.quote the entries for this event:-

H.M.S. Hollyhock v. South Chiza Mr. A. A.Alves's Musketeer...

"A" Navy "B" ground. Referees Mr. Greer.

H.M.S. [riquo's r. University, Nasy

"A" "ground. Referee: MP Blumson,

H.K.C.C. AND, XL * HMS. **DIOMEDE."

The following will represent the Club correspondence, the Ascociation was in- 2nd XI. in their 2nd division League formed that the matter was being match with R.M.S. Dimede on the Clab ferred to the Sanitary Department with ground. today. kick-of. 2.45 p.m.-A. request for the provision of a public Grout; H. T. Buxton and J. Gardner: A. Ferguson, E. W. Railton and S. Garrod R. R. Bell, D. Lyon, W. Stewart, G. May and A, Roberts. Reserves: W. Douglas and A.Paul.

tatrine.

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REFUSE DUMPING.

The attention of the Government was drawn to the practice of Chinese Jump ing house refuse to Yaumati. The Cap- tain Superintendent of Police took steps to prevent a repetition of this nuisance and everal offenders were charged and punished:

ROAD IMPROVEMENTS.

During the year the Government co sulted the Ascociation regarding the pro- Found staffing of the new Kowleen Hus pital by Siders of the Maryknoll' Mis- sión. Toward the close of the year a

With the view to hastening the removal further strong letter of complaint was addressed to the Government regarding of the hill and the straightening of the the detay in the work of construction in road at the junction of Coronation and reply to which the Government has pro Nathan. Roads, your Committee address mised to have the buildings ready for the Government on the urgent need occupation by March, 1923.

of the improvement.

Tenders for the removal of the hill haya. now been invited And it is hoped that before long the Regarding the serious traffic congestion dangerous curve as this spot will be outside the Star Ferry wharf in the early abolished. The bad condition of the sur- part of the year, the Association appoint. Facy of Gascoigne Road. following the Sub-Committee for the purpose of typhoons and heavy rains, was also vising mang to improve the traffic brought to the notice of the Government. arrangements at this point. A Sub-Con. The resurfacing of the road and the sus. miton drew up a full and comprehensive pension of lights across the roadway (in r which, with a plan, was forward-place of the old standard lights) have ed the Government, which thereupen inge Bon carried cft. took stepy to carry out the recommenda

TRAFFIC CONGESTION.

GENERAL,

CRICKET.

C.R.C. v. K.0.0.

Jadestone....13.1 155 Mr. Bagram's Rifeman 13.1 150

Gymp.....

19.3

Mr. B. Basto's Narcisway..13.0 Mr. Bill's Sovereign Bill (late

Roman Engle) Afr. Bill's Silver Bill (late

Australboy)

149 132

13.2138

.13.2 135

Mr. H. Birkett's. Desert Star...13.2 Mr. A. H. Carroll's Silver Leaf139 Lady Chater's The Woodpecker.13.0 Mr. Cornsal's Epeus. ..13.1 Mr. P. A. Cox's Phiggs. 11r. Dyer's Loch Katrine 13.0 Loch Spey....13.1 Messrs. Dyer & Beith's Grey

Dragon Mr. Dynasty's King Pippis....13.1 Mr. Henry Humphreys' Dark

Mouse

158

139

132

135 155 "152

135

...13.1 153

133

......i4.0

164

.140

..14.0

161

155

153

Dr. F. H. Kow's Mopoke.12.3 Messrs. Morriss & Marshall'»

Baronsfield Messrs. Morris & Marshall's

Courtfeld on the .C.Cesars Morris & Marshall's

*.........13.1

In this League match to be played to-day at 2.13 p.m. ground, the C.C.C. team will be:B. . Bradbury F. E. Lawrence, D. Fritz, Grimes, H. J. Dennis, G. White, Y Abbas, S. Moore, W. Hall and G. W. Milne

cc.c.. INDIAN B.C.

In this match, to be played on Werines, day, February 6th, at 10 a.m. on the R.C. ground, the C.C.C. team will be

B. W. Bradbury. F E. Lawrence, D. Fritz, A. W. Milne, T. Grims, J. Dennis, S. Abba, Y. Abbas, S. Moore, G. White, and D. Mackintosh

Messrs Morris & Marshall's

Hannahfold

..13.1

.13.0 132

Mr. Nazee's Nastaran_II....13.1

+Brackenfield

Mr. Pantomime's Peter Pan.... 13.1. Sir Paul's Magnificent Dahlin..13.9

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155 135

Mr.

Mr.

Relyon's Uncle Bill (late Laurel Leaf)----

Jewel Dahlia II.....13.1 Eclipse Dahlia ...13.0 Gorgeous Dahlin.....13.3 161 Sceptro Dahlia... .13.2 158 Relyon's Uncle George (late Olive Leaf)

:152 155

152

..143 140

.13.2

159 Jr. Roda's Golden Jubilee"....13-0 182

Silver Jubilee 13.0

152 Stitt'a

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Benachfe The following will represent thesars Stephen and Stitt's

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trans so forth therein. At a later date, ! In addition to the above the Associa-1.8.C 2 XI. UNIVERSITY 2 XI. Messrs Stephen and aten request, the Sub-Committee met son has interested itself in many other the Captain Superintendent of Police and

matters, among which are the following: officers of his department to discuss fur--Distingui-bing route signs on motor ther improvenients. As a result of this buses, cavenging, suggested Fair Rents meeting a Minuto, approved by the A-Board, weather protection for policemen Anciation and containing additional ron point duty and the water supply. commendations, was submitted to the Government by the C.S.P.

XI. at Pokfufers to-day at 2.15 p..

1). Rumjahn (capt), Sirdar Khan, E A. Mr. R. J. Wilton's Arizona 13.0 Monsdern, Y. A. Wahab, O. Rumjahn. H. During the past year Mr. B. Wylie has D. Rumjahn. M. P. Madar, A. Kitchell, continued to represent the Association on 7. Hassan, R. Nazarin and A. H. M. the Education Board

Hamy.

Mr. T.. A. Martin, who was appointed Honorary Secretary at the last noqual general meeting, resigned on proceeding

HOCKEY.

. SHIELD.

THE TAI LEE PIRACY-

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STORY OF THE ARRESTS IN MACAO.

KOWLOON POLICE. Seriena crime in the heart of thờ 19- "Biddatini ares in July led the Association to approach the Government and urge the necessity of better protection by in on Home leave, and he was succeeded by MILITARY WIS UNITED SERVICES creasing the police strength. Several Mr. C. M. McDonald; who, however, also letter Subsequently passed between the reigned on, ceasing to be a Kowloon re- Government and the Association, the last sident. Since August the Secretaryship Itter from the Government promising has been filled by Mr. D. J. Purvca, an increase of the pollen forces in Kow. Mr. J. M. Castro de Basto and Mr. loon in December.

H. J. Nicholly resigned from the Com mitte during the year, and Mr.A. In March last, owing to the serious Marley was invited to join the Committee,

on returning from leave.

CROWDED FERRIES. -

congestion during the

rush hours on

The Chinese detectives who were sent

When

to Macao to receive from the hands of the Portuguese police two men suspected By defeating the H.M.S. Harkineleves of being concerned in the piracy of the on the U.S.E.C. ground yesterday afters.s. Tai Le bave returned to Hongkong, noon to the tune of two goals to one & bringing the two men with them British team drawn from the HK.S. ILG.A. and the 2/4th Bombay Grenadiers the detectives went to Macro they were. carried away the United Services Hockey accompanied by witnesses for the pur pose of identification. In Macao identi- Shield. Lady Fowler made the presenta fention parades were held, resulting in the two men being recognised as sailors. The Harkins, it may be remembered, who absconded from the steamer immedi- reached the final by disposing of the ately after the piracy They are to be Tamar and Small Ships combination by placed on identification paraile here and 7 goals to 5, whilst the military team, in

Will in due course be charged with four their penultimate encounter for the other men, already in the hands of the mitigation of the congestion, complaiD-D). A. Purves, B. Wylie, W. S. Bailey, after playing extra time. On fonu, there police, with having taken part in the

ed of.

piracy,

Star Ferry service, letters were The following have served on Subtion: addressed to the Government and later Committees :--- to the Star Ferry Company. As the re- Correspondenen Sub-Committee. Mr. sult of this correspondence an accelerat. A. Purves, Mr. B. Wylie and the Hon. ed service has been put into operation Seetaries. during the busy hours, thus resulting in Public Meeting Sub-Committee Messrs. Shield, only defeated the East Surreys 0. B. Raven. F. P. de V. Soares and fore, win for the naval teith was looked FOSTAL FACILITIES.

T. A Martin,

When the men were arrested by the for as the result of yesterday's game. As a resule of interțiews and: cörres

Bathing Beach Sub-Committee.—Messrs. The military, however, won, and de- Portuguese police they were found to be pondence with the. Postmaster General, Kowloon now enjoys increased postal R. Packham. O. B. Raven and F. E. d'A. servedly so. Their success, in, the main, in possession of large sums of money for facilities. Additional pillar boxes have

was due to their splendid defence work, which they could give no reasonable

They been erected throughout the Peninsula

Sub Committer.particularly that of the backs. Their for explanation..

were apparently and further improvements are under con- Messrs. W. J. Stokes. F. P. de V. Soares wards did not play exceptionally well having the time of their lives and were together. The work of Capt. Dodds, their spending money on a lavish scale. They It is to be regretted, how and F. L., Cooke. ever, that it was found impossible to Traffic Sub-Committee-Messrs. W. J, centre-forward, who was responsible for were caught in a gambling den playing induce shop-keepers to undertake the Stokes. B. Wylie and R. Packham.

yesterday's goals, alone stood out The for high stakes and were surrounded by Bule of postage stamps. Your Committee

Harkin display was disappointing, a bevy of Chinese girls who were appar Hospital Sub-Committer.-Messrs.

though the aforementioned solidity and ently attracted by the display of wealth. smartness of the opposing backs had Unfortunately one of the suspects-there much to do with the side's defent. were three of them originally-made good

his.cscape.

Bideration.

Remedios, Postal

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Facilities

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wishes to place on record its sense of Wylie, R. Packham and O. B. Raven. the Colony's great loss sustained by the death of the late Mr. S. B. C: Ross, Playground Sub-Committee. - Messrs, why so readily and effectively worked R. Packham, J. E. Anderson and W. J. with your Sub-Committee to obtain in Stokes. crewed postal facilities for Kowloon.

BATHING FACILITIES.

CHILDREN'S "PLAYGRÖUND.

THANKS.

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The initial acoring shot came the miti tary team's way after ten minutes' up- and-down play. Then the Harkins made In conclusion the Committed desires to raid or two, and were pressing well A STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE Following on representations

thank the various Hon. Secretaries for when a free hit for a raised naval stick

FIVE MEN AND $1,000 MISSING. made their valuable service; the retired mem carried play well into their half. After a during the previous summer and arbers of the Committee the St. Andrew's scrimmage the military were awarded

The police are at present investigating minder to the Government, Kowloon re- Church Vestry for so kindly granting the another free hit, this time just outside sidents were given "bathing facilities at free use of the Church Hall for meetings; the Harking circle. The military inside strange story concerning the disappear- Hunghom," a bamboo pier and dressing the Hon. Mr. H. E. Pollock, ECM for right; however, was slow in getting his ance of five men and $1,000 in Hong. rooms being supplied.

his services in connection with the Eowstick to the corner pass, and a good the men disappeared on, the 30th ult. kong and Shanghai Bank notes. Since loon Hospital during the Budget debate scoring opportunity was lost. The naval nothing further has been seen or heard At the request of this Association, the in the Legislative Council and the after some quick work on the right wing of No. 127, Connaught Road Central, forwards then went away with dash, but of them. According to a money changer Government erected temporary addi- Colonial Secretary, the Captain Super. tional shelter in the Childen's Play- intendent of Police nad other Gorora- the outside man centred with a shot too

three coolies came to the shop with a ground, Chatham Road, which was much mont Officials for their rendy co-opera- naval balves managed to clear. A mili- far behind bin other attackers, and the

tale that there was a large quantity of used and appreciated during the sum tion during the year.. mer. Owing to typhoons this shelter was

tury rush followed, the contro forward copper cents to be changed on a coal twice blown down, but was promptly re

again putting the hall in the net. The steamer, lying at Wanehal. They did not goal was disallowed on

give the name of the vessel. The money account of an erected by the Government. The provi sion of and heds was also requested by

offside infringement. From the dead hit, changer believed the coolica, and instruct however, Dodds secured, and scored with the ship and to conduct the accessary od his nephew and another foki to visit the Association but, on hygienic grounds,

a terrific slam were refused. The Playground Sub- Committee, ander the able Convenership

Half time: H.K.S. R.G.A and 2/4th exchange. The nephew was given $1,000 of Mr. R. Packham, exercised careful

Bombay Grenadiers, 2; ILM.S. Iaw. in Hongkong and Shanghai Bank notes to carry out the deal. "All' five left the watch over the condition and amenities

From the outset of the second half the shop together and that was the last heard

of them... Hawkina played a better game.

OPIUM SEIZURE.

A NO. 1 FIREMAN SENT TO PRISON,

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king,.0. „Senior Revenue Officer G. Watt and a of the playground during the year. In party of Revenue Officers raided the .8, this connection your Committee desirca Cochin Chine on her arrival here from

to

TYPHOON SIGNALS.

Half

to thank the Public Works Department Haiphong on Thursday, Concealed in way through it their tenacity was award- for their willing co-operation.

the bilge, underneath the tunnel-shaft, ed with a goal. But although they were 801 trels of raw opium were found. The playing very well and deserved, on many No. 1 firemen admitted that the opiuta occasions, to obtain a point the shot It was a fast if not over clever game, Owing to the great inconvenience was his and that he was paid ton cents a which secured their first and only goal played in the best spirit, and the mili caused Kowloon residents through tad to bring the contraband to Hong. should not have heen allowed to count. tary, although an unbalanced side, da- having to go to the ferry, pier during kong.

Two of the Hawkins' forwards were served to take the Shield if only because typhoon weather before they are able to Yesterday ho pleadod Guilty to the palpably offside when it was made. The of the sterling display of their centre suncertain" whether the ferry services are charge of unlawful possession and was end came with the naval eleven pressing running or not, the Association made a sent to prison for one year by his Wor grimly, arcommendation to the Government that ship (M, J. B. Wood)."

(Continued at foot of next column.)

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Result: HK.S. RO.A. and 3/4th Bom- bay Grenadiers, 2; H.M.8. Haykins, 1.

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