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KOWLOON RESIDENTS:

ASSOCIATION.

THE ANNUAL MEETING INTERESTING REVIEW OF THE PAST YEAR'S WORK.

TRATIO QUESTIONS.

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12TH, 1924.

With regard to the question of traffic control and the relief of congestion at so the Star Ferry Wharf, which was marked in the early part of the year, the efforts of your Committee, thanks to the courteous go-operation of the Cap- The fourth annual general meeting oftain Superintendent of Falice, have res Lite Kowloon Résidents' Association was sulted a considerable improvement, held at St. Andrew's Church Hall, Kow Although the present bus services are loon, last evening.

Mr. D. A. Purves, providing very essential transportation President of the Association, was in the facilities, this Association is of the chair and he was supported by the Vice opinion that the Government should aim 1'resident (Mr. B. Wylie) and the Hon. at the provision of a much better type Secretary, Mr. D. J. Purces. The was

of bus and should defintely give up all idea a large attendance of member.s

of installing a tramway system. (Applausy The, auvalinges of buses over trams are many and there is no need for me to enumerate them here. We think that the traffic needs of Kowloon and the big

in moving the adoption of the report and accounts the CHAIRMAN referred at length to the work of the Association during the past year. He said:

The CHAIRMAN said:-Gentlemen, as

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ply their vehicles for hire, and it is pro- posed that the incoming Committee of this Association, should give, the whole matter its serious. consideration and make whatever recommendations it sees fit. feel that this meeting will approve of that proposal.

I now beg, formally, to propose the shall be glad if someone will second the adoption of the report and accounts and

proposal

Mr. TOFTE seconded the adoption of the report and accounts and the motion was carried unanimouslys

ELECTION OF OFFICERS.

The CharMax said it gave him much pleasure to propose the election of Mr. B. Wylie, as President of the Association for the ensuing year. Mr. Wylie was well- known to them and there was no neces

for the Association.

HONGKONG VOLUNTEERS, ANNUAL RIFLE MEETING.

The Hongkong

Defence Volunteer Corps' Annual Ride Meeting will be held, at Stonecutter's Hand dh March 1st, 2nd,

Sth and 9th.

Entries will be received by Mr. CE

Building, up to 100n on the card iust. Frith, Sanitary Department, Post Office

Members of the Corps will be supplied with free ammunition; other competitors must provide their owa.

The

programme comprises: «luter- Company competition of five men per team for the Blake Shield; competition for teams of four men each from all units for the Francis Cup; individual musketry

the Report of Accounts has been in one centres springing ap round about will sity for him to enlarge on all he had done competition opon to the Corps tyro com-

hands for some days, 1 will, with your

shortly call for a better co-ordinated service of a higher type than that now

Mr. W. S. BAILEY seconded and the

was carried with applause. Jír. WYLIE

petition opay to any member of the Corps who has not won a prize as any Corps

permission take them as rend. You will existing Linked up with the question proposition moved that Mr. W. S. Bailey ride meeting, jar competition for inter-

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see that was have to report a light de; of transport by land is that of ferry creuse in our megbership this year and services across the harbour and, so far also a decrease in the amount of the asthe star Ferry service is concerned, cash in haml, the latter fact being due, there is the promise that, at a fairly te the rather heavy expenditure involved warly late, extra and larger ferry boats in pristine and circulating the annual will be added to those already running report for last year. With regard to the Boats will run at more frequent intervals membership in is a matter of regret and the present congestion at the busy to your Conduittee that more Kowloon hours of the day should greatly diminish residents have not seen fit to join the The Government, some time ago, indi- Association during the twelve cated its intention of inaugurating a mouth, for I think there can be no two, ferry service, from the centre of the pinim that the work which the As | City to Jordan Road, and we trust that ciation is doing deserves the very heart the meeption of that service will not support of erg Kowlan itesident, be too lotig delayeds Present day traffic is heavy enough, to warrant that addi- tional, sorvier,

POSTAL FACULATIKE,

As the annual report will show, your Couration has spent a very busy year, in giving its attention to a wide variety of subjects, all aiming as the improve and ment of the amenities of Kowloon

I is matter for regret that your to say the very least, it is not very Committee's endeavours to improve the encouremag for them to feel that so postal" facilities in Kowloon were so many people living on this side of the seriously handicapped by the refusal of Harbour seemingly indifferent as shopkeepers to sell postage stamps. to the sacress or otherwise of the efforts. The late Postmaster General gave very Every Kowloon resident should be a ready do operation to the Sub-Committee: member of this Association, and your the scope of the Kowloon Post Office was Committee is hoping that the year upon enlarged, additional pillar boxes were which we have just entered will not only provided, but when it came to the ques witness a large increase in the member. tion of widely distributing the sale of shipal the Association but also a livelier postage stamps, shopkeepers refused to interest in its activities by residents helps A suggestion has been made in generally. The printed report "reflects another quarter that the granting of but inadequately the Committee's full small commission at the sale of stamps endeavours, but if we had done nothing might induce shopkeepers to change their more than co write what appears therein attitude and we gecommend that sugges. we are surely entitled to the sympathetiction to the serious consideration of the support of all those people whose in- present Postmaster-General The gene- terests we are trying but further. We rous provision of pillar boxes should be confidently appeal for a larger measure accompanied by wide-spread facilities to

of support.

THE HOSPITAL..

purchase stamp".

RECREATION, FACILITIËN. Turning to the various public matters which have engaged your Committee's the Government in the Children's Play- The additional protection provided by stentiou, un sure there will be general satisfaction as the assurance given by the round was nach appreciated during the Government that the Kowloon Hospital-summer months and we hope the Gov- the early completion of which we have rent will continue to keep the mat shed in a proper state of repair, notwith- so often and strongly urged-will h ready for occupation by the end of standing the very discouraging, experi- ence al fast summer, when typhoons March, 1923. Keveral members of the wrought such havoc with it. With re- Committee hare visited the site quite gard to the bathing facilities

at Hung- recently and a great deal of progress, hora fur which we asked and which were has certainly been made. Buildings are now in course of erection and we trust provided, the Committee feels that it thas nothing abnormal or untoward will should bonestly confess that the experi- occur to delay further the enmpletion ent was not a success. For the greater of what we regard as one of the greatest part of the summer the water was far too shallow and the conditions generally needs of Kowloon.

were not such as to attract bathers in large numbers. It is not intended to ask for those facilities again this year and it only remains for us to thank the Govern nent for so willingly granting us initial request-

ROUSING SHORTAGE.

our

The vexed problem of the housing shortage appears to be but little nearer solution than when we met last year and, in view of the Government's in dication that it is not favourably dis-

THE LIGHTING OF KOWLOON. posed towards continuing the Reats!

I think you will all agree that a very Restriction Ordinance for another year.

great improvement has been effected in your Committee feels that this Asso-lighting of Kowicon during the past cixtion should press either for the con tinuation of that Ordinance or alter- natively, for the establishment of a Fair Reats Board. There can be no question we think, that were landlords left with an entirely free hand at the present janeture, the demand for houses is still

Fear and inasmuch as that improvement flowed repeated representations by us the Government it is only fitting that should, on your behalf, express our appreciation. The adequate lighting of public streets is not unconnected with erique prevention and it is significant that

be elected Vice-President for the ensuing year. They were all aware of the keen interest Mr. Bailey had taken in Kowloon affairs. Mr. Bailey was a member of the Housing Commission which sat last year and his election, he felt sure, would give them great pleasure. He personally would be pleased to have his assistance.

Mr. R. PACKHAM seconded and the motion was carried with applause.

The Casas said that it was with regret that he had to report that they were losing the services of an esteemed and diligent worker. Mr. Stokes, who this were found in impossible to carry out the duties of Hon. Treasurer.

3ir. STOXES said he had great pleasure ie proposing the election of Mr. AT. J. Martin, of leasra, Lowe, Bingham and Matthews, as Hon. Treasurer.

Mr. LAURENSON seconded and the pro- position was enrried.

Mr. A. Morley was elected Hons Seère- tacy for the ensuing year, the Rev. G. R. LINDSAY seconder of the proposition. stating that the bulk of the work done was in the form of letter writing, and they were exceedingly fortunate in having such an able letter-writer ns Mr. Morley.

The Committee was elected as fol lows-The Rev. G. R. Lindsay, Father Shada, Messrs. R. Packham, F. P. de V. Soares, J. Jobostone, J. E. Anderson, T. T. Laurensua, O. B. Raven, J. A. Purves, W. Stokes, T. Arnott, J. M. Alves, L.

Lammert, J. Hidden and Forsyth. The CHAIRMANx then proposed that the annual subscription of members be in. creased from 31 to 22. The exponses incurred by printing, etc., had been heary during the year and be thought the sub- At the scriptions should be increased. same time be would like to mention that the finances had received quite a flip by a generous donation from one of the members, and if the proposition to in- ercase the subscriptions was carried they | would be in "Easy Street

Company teams of three; contest for No. 9. Platoon for Hongkong. Volunteer Reserve Challenge Cup: il competition for inter-Company teams of five; Corps Championship: revolver competition for Volunteers only: open revolver competi. tion; attack competition ope to teams of six from units; and all-comers' com petition on King's prize (first stage) cón. ditions, but no aperture sight to be

used.

There will also to machine-gun and Lewis-gun competitions if at least three teams enter for each.

SPORT.

INTERPORT BILLIARDS.

MATCH OPENED LAST NIGHT.

The interport billiards match between Hongkong and Shanghai was commenced last evening at the Club Lusitano and will be continued this evening and to morrow evening. Two games are to be played each evening, one at 6 o'clock and one at 9 o'clock and 500 up will be played in each case, and the total number of points scored are to count as the decid- ing factor. Last evening's games were very interesting. The first game, that Barradas (Shanghai) and between P. F. M. Ozorio (Hongkong) was mark- ed by slow play. At the end of the first half hour the Shanghai man bad scored

and the Hongkong player 14. Ozorio was not playing confidently and Barradas reached 100 when Ozorie was still at 35. At 7.45 the Shanghai score stood at 408

Barradas com- once more. and Hongkong at 197. Mr. JOHNSTONE Seconded and the motion pleted his 500 with Ozorio on 344.

In the second game, Remedios v. Ivano- was carried.

vich, the latter started off well, reach- ing 100 while his opponent was at 50. At 120 Yvanovich struck a bad patch,

With a oumber of the balls breaking badly and Remedios small, carefully compiled breaks the playing for anfety. Shanghai man forged ahead, reaching 20 first. He was still in the lead at 300. From then on Ivanovich took charge, making a break of 76 and reaching 500 with the Shanghai man on 307.

Mr. BAILEY paid tribute to the last year's committee. He would especially like to mention the good work done by the retiring treasurer (r. Stokes). He hoped that the new committee would do even better than the past one.

Mr. MORLEY said that it used to be the policy of the Association to publish in the local newspapers a resume of the work done by the Committee each month by the Association. Unfortunately, this was not kept up but if members wished to know what the Association was doing they would find a few interesting items in the newspaper columns on the first Mon- day of each month.

The Rev. Mr. LINDSAY said it might be sufficient answer to those people whe asked what the Association was doing to tell them to look round and potice the various improvements in Kowloon, traffic signs. letter boxes. latrines, etc. All these were due to the efforts of the K.R.A.

Mr.. DA SILVA suggested that the Asso- notice of owners of houses

Kowloon.

The highest breaks by each player were. as follows:-Yvanovich 76; Barradas 60 Remedios 46: Ozorio 31. On the first night's play Shanghai lead by 53 points, Having scored 997 against Hongkong's 8+

CRICKET

CRC UNIVERSITY, The following is the result of the Chines friendly match between the

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THE UNIVERSITY. B. P. Ng. b Choa.......

* much above the supply that rental serious "crime at night in Residentin! ciation should be specially brought to the Recreation Club and the University 1st)

would rise to a height whercat great Kowloon has not of late been so marked hardships would be imposed on the mass it was formerly. So far as the police

We respect. of the Colony's tenants.

force is concerned, that, also, has been fully submit that some measure of pro- tection is, still needed in spite of all increased and it is to be hoped that in ine future a constant watch will be kept the building activity of the past year. So far as the provision of more bouses on the growing needs of the Peninsula in

this respect. un the Kowloot side is concerned, Sour Committee look with hope to the great amount of development now going on Among the many other matters which and foreshadowed in the neighbourhood have cagaged our attention is that of the of Kowloon Tong. In this connection it provision of sonic public signal whereby is to be hoped that very full advantage residents can in typhoon weather, tell

OTHER MATTERS.

If their interest could he gained they would, he felt sure, contribute towards the expense of the Association.

The CHAIRMAN pointed out that they did not want owners so much as those who were residents in Kowloon...

Mr. Wrz: I don't think. we should take a gloomy view of this. We have 230 members and I see a joined during the year. I think the point to be stressed is that we want more members.

Votes of thanks to the retiring Presi

will be taken of the Government's whether the ferry services have stopped dent. Committee, and to the Vestry "of years' lease scheme. The leasing of land running or not without having to go to

St. Andrew's Church for the use of the under that scheme, which does away with the ferry wharf. The Government pre-hall brought the meeting to a close. initial capital outlay for land, should mised to consider the matter when

do much to keep rentals of new propertyast at the Observatory had been recon

structed and by weason of the fact that the reconstruction has been carried out we are confidently awaiting a pronounce meat from the Government that in future same distinguishing signal will he hoisted immediately the ferry services are sus-

THE YAUMATI BATTLE- INSPECTOR AND TWO PRISONERS STILL IN HOSPITAL.

at a reasonable level. The recommenda tions of the Housing Commission that the foothills near Kowloon City be developed and reserved as a European residental aren have the very warmest support of nur Commitwe and, I am sure of its members as a whole. It is the consider-

It will be several weeks before Sergt. ed opinion of your Committee that a I don't think it is necessary for me to Robertson, who was engaged in what is strictly Europran residential reservation traverse ut further length the work of the known as the Yaumati Battle, will be able should be created in the Kowloon foot past year, because it is so fully dealt to leave hospital. So Mr. J. Wood. hills for people of moderate incomes, and, with in the report which has been cir an putting forward that view, we are not calated, but bofore I sit down I would sitting at the Magistracy, yesterday morn amindful of the objections which have like to touch upon the question of the ing, was informed by Sergt. T. Murphy, been raised by certain members of the lack of accommodation and shelter for when the case formally came up for hear Chinese Chamber of Commerce. In our ricksha coolies. Regarding the prong. Two of the alleged armed robbers asking for a reservation we intend to vision of public latrines, so noticeably were in court, but another pair of the alur, we cast as aspersions and neither absent from the Peninsula, we have al- prisoners are still in hospital, one likely do we think in terms of superiority" ready addressed the Government, but it to be discharged at an early date.

Mr Wood granted a further week's or "inferiority, We simply ask tor is felt by your retiring Committee that the right to live among people of our something further should be done to enter remand ove lind and of our own social hahits for the comfort of waiting ricksha coolies.

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a right wo should like to see extended to every section of Hongkong's home genous population. We approve of the policy of reservations"all round because we are convinced that the highest social and communal welfare of ali residents will be best served by the practice of it. As yet the Governmost has given no indication either of its approval or re

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H. N. Halhetchet, b, H. C. Hung.... 46: E. Quick, c Ching, b H. C. Haug T. 0: Yrow," not out

A. S. Hett, e Ng, b W. Hung .....

Extras

Total (for 4 wkts, dec.)...108

M. B. Oma, H. T; Leong, S. Hachiuma, R A. Ponsonby Fane, M.

A. Khan and A. N. Other did not bat.

Bowling Analysis,

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G. Lea

4

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22

Ng Sao Kwong

2

26

H. Ching

H. C. Hung

C. Cho

W. Hung

0

CHINESE RECREATION CLUE-

W. Hung, Ponsonby Far, b

Hett

W. Gittens, b Foow

0

C. Choa, e Balbetchet, b Teow...... 36 Ng Sze Kwong, a Ponsonby Fano,

Quick-

G. Léo, e Osman, i Quick ...............

H. C. Eung, st. Ponsonby Fane, b

Quick

Hatt

II Ching, e Ponsonby Fans, b W. K. Shi, h Helt

F. Grose, e Hachima, b Hett.

B. Gittens, not out.

Extras

At present they are exposed to all winds

THE "TAI LEE PIRACY. und weathers, except when at the Star Ferry, and it is little wonder that, so

A FURTHER REMAND. - many of them are men of deteriorated physique. The time is possibly coming,

Mr. T H. King, Deputy Superinten and perhaps it is not very far ahead. when mechanically propelled traction will dent of Police yesterday, charged four men and two women respectively before drive the riskaha coolie off the road for ever, but until that time arrives it is feit Mr. J. R. Wood at the Magistracy with piracy, all six being alleged members of

H. N. Baihatches... B orew of the us. Tuf Zee, which was

.M. B. Osman.

or

jection of the principle of this part of that we ought to manifest a little more the d ́a short while ago, and the skip-1 the Housing Commission's report but human sympathy to the men who earn we sincerely hope that in the develop their livelihood by saving us the discoun- per, Captain Willox, murdered The ment of the Kowloon foothills the Go forts of walking in wet very hot latter two prisoners are those who were ornment will give effect to the recom-weather. At the present time there is handed over to the local authorities by mendations and so carry out the wishes a lamentable want of charitable thought the Portuguese Police at Macao, of a large and not animportant section not only on our part, but on the part of A formal remand of one week was of the community.

the authorities who license these men to granted.

Total

Bowling Analysis."

M.

E. K. Quick

16

T. O. Yeow

* A 0 34

23

A. S. Hott..... 12.5 5 27

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