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[HONGKONG SANITARY BOARD.

A.PROPOSAL TO BENEFIT THE

YOUTH OF "KOWLOON.'"

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8TH, 1925

THE HON. MR. E. D. C. WOLFE.

PRESENTATION TO CAPTAIN- SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE.

The Wei-Hai-Woi section of the long-of Ford was held yesterday afternoon, Mr.Kong Police Force demonstrated their

A meeting of the Hongkong Sanitary"

N. L-Smith prosiding.

respect, admiration and appreciation of the Captain-Superintendent of Police (the The first matter on the ageoila was al "Letter from the Government relative to Hon. Mr. E. D. C. Wolle), by presenting the auggested-investigations on the sub him yesterday at the Central Police jent of typhoid. This was laid on the Station with several fiandsome gifts, prior table until the next meeting of the Boant to his departure from the Colony, in

Dr. MaGows them proposed the follow-few days time, or long leave. » ing resolution :

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were con-

Altogether, soine "400 en cerued in the providing of the gilts, and

contingent of 1:5, under the" command of Inspector Booker and other Chinese officers, paraded in the compound.

HOMEWARD (ROUND).

MR MADAMSON.

Mr. W. Adamson, one, of the principals | the firm of Messrs. Shewan, Tomes & Co., left on the a datener yesterday become the firm's representative is London. Before he departed Mr. Adam son received gifts marking tho apprevia. tion of the heads of the departments and clerical staff, and a hundred-foot cracker, suspraded from the offices of Messrs. Shewan, Tomes & Co., was fired.

MR. A. McKIRDY. On the eve of his departure for Home, Mr. A. Meirdy was presented with a scroll signed by his comrades at Taikoo Sugar Refinery.

UNION CHURCH,

"LARGE AUDIENCE HEAR A FINE CONCERT.

A large audience was present at the Union Church Hall, Kennedy Road, Last aight, when a successful concert was heki the proceeds of which, were in aid of the Hongkong and New Territories Evan- gelization Society. The chief feature was the singing of the Hongkong Male Voice Choir whose rendering of some of the masterpieces of Kucken, El Gritty, Pinsuti, Martin.and German; was superh The choir was ably assisted by Mrs. N. Mathieson, Mrs. S. Collett, and A. M..Bowes Smith, the ladies delighting the audience, with some fine solos and Mt. Smith being in fine form at the piano. It is anticipated that the proceeds will realize a substantial amount. Part Song Rest, dearest, Rest

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The programme was as follows:

In expressing regret that ill-health was the immediate cause of his departure, when within a few weeks of completing 31 years with the Rebnery, the signatories expressed the hope that the change of climate would soon put Mr. MeKirdy on Sougs his feet again; and that before many months were past he would be able to return to the Colony fully restored to his

THE CHOLE,

(a) "Nightfall at sea"

That, in view of the lack of space for children playing in Kowloon, the Board respectfully requests the Gover- ment to take steps to provide a suitable recreation ground in place of the pre- sent totally inadequate children's play On behalf of the uien. Inspector D. W. ground in Chatham Road,“

Booker made the presentation to the 'Dr. MicGown gaid that in moving this Captain. Superintendent, the gifts consist resolution he was sure that he was exsing of two beautiful silver flower vases, pressing a long felt need of Kowloon fine Shantung silver joss águre,Shou people. Anyone walking glöag Nathua"] Sing" (meaning literally bealth, wealth, Read must-realise the necessity for such long life and happiness, or in other places. There could be seen at any time words a symbol of the God of Longevity), the day ariahs sitting on the pave and a handsomely "worked .ailk scroll, in nent, with their' chlidres playing in the gold characters on a'red ground, suspend.normal robust statu gutter' for want of a better place. Thereed between two poles, in the form of a The presentation of the stull was made was at present a small playground in hanner. The various Chinese characters by Dr. Breinski and Mr. McCubbin, Piano

who called upon Mr. McKirdy “Chatham Road, but it was totally inade, worked in the scroll stood for such ex-home in Kowloon, -quate for the requirements of the Penit wala. In summer time it was hot and dasty so that it was very little used, and then there was the danger from the cou siderable, traffic.which passed by

THES,AIR VIZAL.

at his

la addition to thanking Dr. O'Bremski and Mr. MeCubbia personally for the gift of the scroll, Mr. McKirdy asked them to convey a letter of thanks to the other signatories.

The letter reads:

GENTLEMEN,- desire to affer you my most sincere thanks for the magnificent scroll which was presented to me on your behalf by Dr. O'Bremski and Mr. McCub bin.

pressions of good will as Your considera- tion for all"; To the honour of Mr. ED. C. Wolle, Captain Superintendent of Police "; " His Virtues impress every- body" ami a token of remembrauer to you on your going as leave." On the jus figure was attached a little silver There had been a lot of talk of typhoid, label, inscribed Presented to the Ion Thut the mortality of typhoid as compared Jr. & D. C. Wolfe, Captain Saperinten with tuberculosis was nothing as far as Wei-llai Wei Contingent."

dent of Police, by the members of the the Colony was concerned. Tuberculosis |

In making the presentation, Inspectorit disease in prevention and treat-Booker asked the Police Chief to accept anent of which fresh air and sunshine the gilts in token of the men's wishes

that he might have a bon voyage.

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were of the utmost importance. In order FRAISE FOR CONTINGENT. co have healthy drew it was essential

Following an inspection and the carry they should spend as such time as posing out of various ceremonial drill move sible in the fresh air. If the inothers of ments by the men, a square was formeil Kowloon kept their children in the house, and the Captain Superintendent returned wore they so be blamed, since they had thanks to the men of all ranks present

for their loyalty,

D. C. Wolfe congratu

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Mr. A. M. BOWES ST. Part Songs

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(Gretry) THE CHOIR, Don't come in sir, please "

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Song-

Solo Nocturne

Mrs. S. COLLETT.”

I shall treasure this stroll as my dearest Part Song An Evening's Pasterale" possession and feel proud is exhibiting By friends in the Homeland as evidence of your Friendship towards me.

On the eve of my departure from this Part Song" Colony, with which have been associated

THE CHOIR

(W: Shaw)

(Piasuti)

LANE,

(E German) Mrs. N. MATHIESON.

Eklorado "

THE CHOIN, for so many years, my heart is indeed Song" The Camel's Hump" Sad but the good wishes

and friendly sentiments expressed in so eloquent fashion by Dr. O'Bremski have done much }", to soften the wrench of parting

I wish you all very good luck. health. and prosperity during the remainder of

(Sgd.) A. McKids.

Piano Solo Humoreske "

(Balfour Gardiner). Mr. A. M. BowES SITE.

whare within easy, reach to send them, the Hon. In addressing them, your sojourn in Taikoo.-Yours sincerely, Part Songs (a)" Departure "...(F. Abt) i

except the street Child welfare, was, aflated them on the smartness of their problem which had to be tackled by the bealth authorities of every large town, and its importance swas being, realised more and more every day.

turnt and said they had a reputation for anartness for drill, and he trusted that a course of time they would also acquire a similar reputation for police work. The Wei-Hai-Wei men were he a very satisfactory section of the ongkong Police Force."

He expressed his gratification at the valuable service they had carried out for the Government, remarked that they had performed and their duties conscientiously and well, and he had no doubt they would become a permanent institution. He had done his

MR. H. J. MORSE.

(b) "Serenade (F. Busse)

THE CHOI

Mr. Herbert John Morse, of the Stay Song "The Crown of the Year"

(Easthope Martin) dard Oil Company, who has served the

Mrs. S. COLLEIT, company for 38 years, sixteen of which have been spent in China, latterly, as Part Song 40 Peaceful Night " manager of the Amoy branch, leit yester

(E German) day with his wife by the Hugo Stinnes lines, diberi Faopter, for Naples, whence they will proceed on a tour through Europe, family to settle in California. Mr. Morse was presented with

It was the duty of the coiniuunity to see that it did everything in its power to assist in the upbringing of healthy child. He did not know what land was at the disposal of the Government, other wise he might have suggested a site. Itest for the men by granting them all the watch and chain at a tiffin given in his

Ten.

privileges in leave pay and in other diree tions, in his power..

was possible that the Government might already have some place in view for this purpose. His object in moving the resolely to thank Inspector Booker, who was

In conclusion, he said, he wished pub

tion was to try and ensure that some land responsible for the training of the men in Wei-Hai Wei. He also returned thanks

honour by the local staff of the Socony organisation at the Hongkong Hotel on Monday.

THE CHOM

LOCAL SPA

GOLF AT FANLING.

In the competition for the Captain's Cup played on April 4th and 6th, f. W. Shewan (89-4-75) qualified. Other scores. were: H. G. Hegarty, 02-10-82; and M. M. Maas, 04-10-84. Sixteen carda

would be set apart for this purpose before to Sergeants Dick, Fraser, Dickson and of the 1st Battalion, the East Surrey were taken out. No cards were taken out _ali_the available spaces were thed for Jessop for their work in connection with

building,

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the maintaining of the efficiency of the section, and also paid tributes to the Chinese Inspector Chiang Yen Yu, Sergeant Major Pi Lang On and Crown Sergeant Chi Wan Pian for their assist- ance in the training.

The gifts, were then handed to the Captain Superintendent by the Chinese inspector, after which the parade was dismissed.

LOCAL RABBIT FARRENY." Dr. Kook, in seconding the resolution, aid in doing so he felt a great deal of pleasure because it was a abject in which he thought the community ought to take a great deal of interest. There was not tae slightest doubt that tuberculosis was 'dreadfully' prevalent. Tuberculosis „ was rifo here, and there did bot seem the Jeast prospect of combatting it. In re FIRST FLOATING LODGE FORMED

ent medical papers he saw that steps had been taken in England which bad Tesulted in the diminution of the disease

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R.A.O.B.

IN FAR EAST.

exent, which was carried out by

IMPENDING DEPARTURE. Mr. W. F. Bradshaw, the handmaster Regiment, who is leaving the Colmay, hay for the Optional Pool. heer presented with a silver afternoon-tea service from the members of the Band. Mr. Bradshaw is also to receive a pre- sentation from the Sergeants' Mess.

SUPREME COURT.

WOMAN'S ACTION TO RECOVER LOAN OF $31,598.

CASE SETTLED OUT OF COURT.

the other claims

An the sum

BILLIARDS. -

CHAMPIONSHIP OF COLONY AT V.B.C.

In the third round of the Billiards Tournament for the Championship of the Colony at the Victoria. Recreation Clubs last night Mr. Spry defeated Mr. Wong Po Hong by 800-879.

BIGHEST BREAKS.

The following were the best breaks: Mr. Spry: 18, 18, 17, 31, 22, 24, 21, 38, Mr. Woog Po Hong: 19, 18, 21, 19, 27, 21,

22, 40, 95, 18, 30.

23, 20, 18.

To-night, Mr. P. S. Leung and Mr. S. third round; and to-morrow evening Mr. C. Kwok will oppose each other in the

P. Yvanovich will meet Mr. J. Thomas to

HOCKEY.

When the Supreme Court reassembled yesterday morning, to continue the hear ing of the case in which a woman named Wong Chat, having lent 831,508 to another On Sunday" evening on board H.M.S. woman who bud since died, sucd de Durban, by nearly one half in the past 50 years and unique in the annals of the Royal money, it was intimated that a settle ceremony, both interesting ceased's son for the recovery of the It was very true that children required and Anciens Order of Buffaloes was per- ment had been reacted out of Court plenty of fresh air during their growing formed. This was the consecration of a The settlement was in the following decide who shall enter the fourth round.

new Lodge, named after the ship. terms: Judgment period, and it was the duty of the authori Durban Lodge under the banner of of $26,000 to include the claim before the

for

plaintiff in ties to provide playgrounds for them in the Grand Lodge of England. Many stead of allowing then to play about the neubers were present to witness the Court, the claim in Original Jurisdiction

action No. 98 of 1925, the claim in Sum- The following have been selected to re- notable streets and os verandahs and in public the Senior Member of the Order in the y Jurisdiction action No. 629 and all present the H,K.H.C. against the H.K.S. by plaintiff against | Ede, R.A., on the Mariña ground at 5.15 squares. He was only sorry that Ur.

Far East, Bro. . . Oxberry, R.O.I. Hau Sha Yau, or Ho Chen Shi, deceased, pm: this evening:-P. W. F. Mills, A. MacCown had not made his resolution a P.P.G.P. of China He was ably supor Ho Wo Lam, deceased, each party to P. T. Farquharson, C. L. B. Becher; A. Little more comprehensive, so as to iu-

by the P.G.P. of China, Bro..pay its

Gate

S. Hett, Rev. E. L. Martio, A. A. Dand, clude Hongkong, beenusa in Kowloon at Sheriff, C.P., and the Grand Lodge His Lordship catered judgment accord.. P. Lammert, G. B. Hett, W. Wood-

officers

ingly, and said he was pleased that award (captain), B. D. Evans and G. E. auy rate they did get a fair amount of

After the consecration of the Lodge, settlement had been reached, for he felt Vallack. fresh air. The centre of Hongkong was the officers were elected dad catered upon the case would have been a painful one absolutely congested, and these rabbit their duties. Bro: Williams, C.P., wan for hini to decide. The plaintiff, be against the United Services to-morrow at The same side will represent the Club wartens were foul and indescribably installed in the chair.

could look back with personal 5.15 p.m., also on the Marina ground. asty. Children were brought up there

In responding to the speech of the In.atisfaction on the part she had played. Should any of the above bo, unable to and naturally contracted diseases and stalling Officer, Bro. Williams mentioned and should be proud of the charitable play in either game they are requested ather evils. For that reason and as he that the Durban Lodge" was the only impulse which actuated her assistance to to notify Mr. P. W. F. Mills (Central 36) said there was a great necessity, he had foating Lodge in Far Eastern waters, the defendant when he was an infant picaaure in seconding Dr. MacGown's and hoped that all members of the Mr. Fidon Petter, K.C., with Mr. F. C. as early as possible. resolution.

RAO.B. in the Tiect would regard it as Jenkin (instructed by Messrs. Johnson, The CHAIRMAN aid that he was not their Lodge, and not as the Durban's Stokes Master) appeared for the plain- altogeiler sure that this matter came only. The P.G.P., Bro. Sherifi, C.P., tiff, and the Hon. Mr C, G. Alabaster, cutirely within the scope of the Board, then proceeded to the raising of two K.C. (instructed by Messrs. Lo & Lo), but he had not the slightest intention Brothers, Messra. Workman and Went

appeared for the defendant. of ruling it out of order. He did not The founders of the Durban Lodge " think that it would be proper for him to

Are Bro.

Williams,

C.P., Bro. either speak vote in matter. C.P.P.G.Ch.Y.P.C.C., Bro. J. H. Oxberry,

inatter

atter was put to the meeting, and R.OH. P.P.C.G. of China, and Bro.

POLICE COURT ITEMS. carried.

Beswick, C.P., all of whom were made The CHAIRMAN Enid that he proposed incabers of the Lodge, as were the follow

Bernardo Guerra a musician at the That a Committee of the Board, comprising Grand Lodge Officers: Bro. Sheriff, Hongkong Hotel, was fined by Mr. ing the President, Dr. Koch, and Mr. Tan O.P, P.G.P. of China; Bro. Howells, E. W. Hamilton at the Kowloon Magis should be appointed to examine the esti- C.P. P.G.Sec. Bro. Jeffreys, CP., tracy yesterday for having ridden a character was held last October, it arous- mates of the Sanitary Department for P.G.A.J. Bro, Heal, C.P., P.P.C.Co, bicycle in a dangerous manner in Nathaned a considerable amount of interest, and 1929 and report to the Board

Gunn, C.P., R.G.W. Bro. Stone Road on Monday. It was stated that is sure to do the same on the next occa- Dr. MAOGOWN seconded, and the motion house, C.P., P.G. Co.; Bro. Welham, C.P. for some time swayed from one side of each ship was not allowed to enter more defendant stood up on the cycle which sion. In the last race for this trophy, was carried.

Thorn prezent at the meeting were:

thanks of the members of the the to the oller.

than two bosts, and the number that Mr. N. L. Smith (Chairman), Dr. WYR.A.0.B. in China are due to the Captain

started was aine, six of which were fram M. Koch, Dr. J. Q. MacCown, Dr. W. W. and Officers of H.M.8. Durban for their At the Marine Court yesterday, be Dutch vessels. Pearse (M.O.H.), the Hon. Mr. H. T.whole-hearted support in the founding of Fore Lieut. Comdr. G. F. "Hole, "R.N., The competition is held in memory of Cressy (Director of Public Works), Mir. the new Lodge,

aaron boat-masters were each fined the gallant officers and men who formed. B: W. To, Mr. Wong Kong Tin, Mr. Whilst the thip is in port the Lodge or in default five days imprisonment the ship's company of the ill-fated Kennedy Skipton (Secretary), Dr. Severn will be held in, the Royal Naval Casteen with hard labour, for being within 100 Treesan, and their protracted ordeal in (Assistant M.Q.F), and Mr. D. Davies Theatre on Sunday evenings from 7.20 to yards of low water mark during open bouts ofthe the vessel had been

Assistant Secretary).

10 "o'clock.

hibited hours.

abandoned.

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THE TREVESSA" TROPHY.

ANOTHER RACE TO BE HELD THIS MONTH.

Although a definite dats has not yet, been fixed, it has been decided to hold the third of the bi-annual ships, lifeboats contests for the Trevessa Trophy, pro- moted, by the Royal Hongkong Yacht Club, at the end of this month.

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