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H.E. THE GOVERNOR.

INTERESTING VISIT TO THE

NEW TERRITORIES.

H. E. The Governor, Mr. Cecil Clemonti, C. MC, was welcomed at. Taipo on Satur. day afternoon by the elders of every village of the New Territories (North era District). His Excellency, in his Cadet days, was for some time the Dis trict Officer there and the occasion on Satarday arose out of a widespread desire to do him honour on his becoming the Governor of the Colony and its dependen

cies.

THE HONGKONG DAILY,PRESS, MONDAY, DECEMBER 7TH, 1925

STORM WARNINGS. OBSERVATORY'S APPEAL TO SHIP

MASTERS.

FOR HONGKONG'S' POOR.

YESTERDAY'S SUCCESSFUL AL FRESCO FETE.

Mr. J. P. Sherry. Mr. A. F. B. Silva- Netto, Mr. P. M. N. da Siva, Mr. Simon Tae Yan. (Vice-President); Mr. Andrew Tsc. Mr. E. V. M. R. de Sousa, Dr. B. de Souza, Dr. A. Af. Vadon, Mr. P. A.

The stallholders were:-

The Hongkong Goveryment "Gazelle | There was

a large gathering in theavier, and Mr. B. A. Toung contains the text of a circular which environs of the Roman Catholic Cathedral the Mareont International Maritime yesterday afternoon and evening on the Communication Company has issued to occasion of the annual Al Fresco Fête of its operators.

In connection therewith, the Director of the Hongkong Observatory states that shipmasters are earnestly requested to co-operate in the forenating and storm warning work of the Observatory, by arsanging for meteorological observations A special natshed was erected on the to be made in accordance with the market square, gaily decorated and, fes-programme given in the circular, and tooned. A lowered pathway led to it transmitted by the wireless operator from the main road and outside were without delay. lined some sixty elders with whom His Excellency the Governor, Mr. Cecil Clementi, "their guest of honour con- Parsed prior to taking his sent at the head.

Shooting Gallery --Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Y. Ribeiro, Mr. and Mra. Luz, Mr. and Mrs. Alvaro Gattaires, Mr. and Mrs. J. the Society of St. Vincent de Paul for. Sour, Mrs Evelyn Sales, Mesars. Alfredo Ribeiro, Carlos Ribeiro, L. G. the purpose of raising funds for the Castilho, Alberto Baptista Luiz Barros. maintenance of its useful philanthropic

American Stall:—Mr. and Mrs. A. F. work among the poor of the Colony Osmund, Mr. S. Danenberg, Mr. J. M. R. during the coming year. The gateway to Xavier: Mr. M. Xavier, Mr. D. C. Baptista, Ir, J. C. Batretto, Mr. C. F. the Cathedral was decked with flags, and Roza, Mr. S. Roza, Mr. F. Britto, all along the route were electric-lit bulbs Mr. L. C. Xavier, Mr. G. Xavier, r of variegated colours. The bazar itself Ogly, Mr. D. P. Lopes, Mr. AA.

Mathias, Mr. F. Alves, Mr. W. Loureiro, was a bustling, busy scene, with enthuMr. M. Sousa, Mr. E. Esteban. Mr. H. A. Remedios, Mr. L. A. Osmund, Mrs. siastic vendors and eager customers.

Mantel Ferrira da Rocha. Miss Elsa Alves, Miss Alda Alves, Miss Hortencin Jorge, Miss Alzira Jorge, Miss Delminda Lopes, Miss Hatty Noranba, Mr. Mimi Norcaha. Miss Emilia Silva, Diss Miss Celeste Osmund, Miss Cissy Xavier, Idalina Remedics, Miss Emma Remedios, Miss M. Xavier, Miss Alicia and Olea da Roza, Miss Marie Sousa, Miss Carmelita Britte, Miss Alda Britto, Mr. Yolanda Britto, Miss Maria Luiza Gutierrez, Miss Mira Guttierrez, Miss Albertina Garcia, Miss Leoner Xavier, Miss Anchy Ozorio, Miss Alda Silva

Elis Excellency the Governor (Mr Cecil He says: "The accuracy and utility Clementi, C.3L.G.) regretted being unable of the Observatory forecasts will increase to be present on account of mourning for in proportion to the number of ships co- Her late Majesty, Queen Alexandra.

The Society is well-known and rightly operating, the accuracy of the observa tions, and the promptness with which honoured for its great work amongst the His Excellency first inspected a special are despatcher. In the interest of ship poor of Hongkong, and their annud ap- guard of honour of New Territories ping, therefore, every master possessing peal was responded to, with as much Pelice, his flag was broken and salutes in radio-telegraphic installation should benevolence, good-will, and eagerness ns the form of the discharge of enormous send observations at the hours stated, it has experienced though previous years. crackers were given, School children of namely, At 0300, 0660, 0900 and 9500 G. Here and there by the gates were seen the Chung Him and. Tung Yik schools, M. T., and endeavour to make the ser- derelict old men, wrecked on the rough scas of life some of Hongkong's poor. who had previously marched to the spot! vice as efficient as possible. in most orderly formation in step, and E is requested that mercurial Some of them were supposedly watchmed, headed by an excellent band consisting of barometers should be used whenever but they did nothing, and could, wero the youth of the New Territories, sang possible, and that owners should go it necessary, hardly do anything. But specially composed songs of welcome and operate by supplying their ships with for their supposed work they were being the ceremony then began, being conducted at least one good inercurial barometer, paid. This was assuredly charity visibly

of the Board of Trade pattern. Very displayed, entirely in Chinesc.

few aneroid barometers ars satisfactory.

THE CHINESE ADDRESS.. After, the Chairman (Mr. Weva Cz Nax) had expressed the pleasure in gave the elders to welcome back as Governor one who was known and had endeared himself to so many of them in his capa city as District Officer.

Mr. TANG WALToxo read an address in Chinese which was translated by "Mr. E. Wynne-Jones, District Officer follows:-

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"Everybody delights to welcome you us Governor of Hongkong but the people of the New Territories are especially grateful to you. When we look back 20 years ago we remember the benefits we have received on account of your love of the people and of your diligence in work. To-day in order to show that on your de parture we longed for your return we

welcome you in this address.

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When the New Territories were newly opened our customs and manners differ ed from those of foreigners: Our divi sions of lands and fixing of the bonn- daries were troublesome and complicated. On your appointment to the position" of Land Officer you established branch offices at Nam Chung Village, Sha.. Tau Kok and at Kam Tin Village, Un Long, and in person you visited each place every week. At that time there was no railway and though bills were numerous, the peaks high and the roads difficult you thought nothing of crossing thero-so great was your energy and diligenes,

"The regulations laid down by you in your office were all in accordance with the peoples feeling and customs: every thing was first discussed with us before being put into practice. Every villager you met was treated with courtesy, every dispute was settled justly, without op- pression or leniency, so that the people trusted you and obeyed you all the more,

· so great were your kindness and ability,

"Were you not so loyal, in adminis 'tration and learned in Chinese literature the people would not be so loud in their praises.

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Generally speaking, the index error aries considerably from time to time and is seldom constant throughout the seale. Moreover their readings are usually affected by changes of tem perature though they ars supposed to be compensated in this respect. In every case the readings should be followed by the word 'Mercury if a mercurial barometer is read, or Aneroid if na aneroid is read.

French store:Mesdames du Courthin, Lecot, Moxon, de Quievrecourt, Nadaud, Bonnet, Gosse.

C.C.T.M.S. Store:-Chan Kwok Chur, Andrew Tae, Robert Choa, Chan Kirok Leung, Tso Chak Wan, Poon Chee Kwong, J. S. Bhak, Shak Tak On Lan Wing Pan, Yu Yau Choy Chow M Kwan, Tsang Kwong Chun Lence- Kam Wing P. C. Pau, T. Chanatone han Tak Ming, Stephen Tsang, E, Sahmet, Wong Tak Chui, Paul Yu, Li Bing Lam, Joseph Li, L. Tang, Hui Wing Kwan.

The stalls were very artistically set out and were run by a best of willing helpers

Pisaro Gallery:-Misses Bertha Rod- whose persuasive powers were marvellous.

rigues, Josephine Sappa, Gertie Carmo, Everywhere one encountered damsels with Elsa Souza, Deolinda Gosano, Eulalia Rocha, Vida Williams, Maggio Williams, chocolates, raffle and lottery tickets.

The French stall, presided over by Mary Ligores, Emily Barros, Mary Adison, Glady Addisc, Mrs, F. L. Madame du Courthïal, and other ladies Marques, Mrs. A. Cosana, ixes Li of the French community, was perhaps Miss O'Leary, Messrs. H. Dixon, F. L the finest stall in the whole hazaar. ft Margues, Li Yat Choy, J. D. Marques, R. AL G. Silva, L. Z. Marques, A. V. Gosano, was stocked with embroidery and artis B. T. Gosano, E. M. Franco, E. F. Medina, tically-designed clothing for children. M.V. F. Souza. R. Marques, V. Rodrigues du Courthial (the French Consul), pʊëqm..

J. Xavier, H. Wilkinson.

Panied by two children, was very active with his twenty-cent dip bag, and ap parently made a un per cent profit on every dip.

Nestle's stall, presided over by Mrs. a large assortment of

on sale.

It is very important that a few readings (at least four) of the barometer used for the wireless messages should be taken in Hongkong and forwarded to the Observatory, for comparison with the Observatory Standard. It is also Langston; had very important that the readings in the sweet delicacies. Another beautiful stall radio messages should be exactly as read stall was one where sacred pictures were off, without any correction whatever, The Doll Stall, Souvenir Stall, Ameri except in the case of ships which have can Stall, the Xmas Tree, the 83, 10-cent and C.Y.M.S. stalls were encircled by not sent comparison observations to the and tile ones. There were in all 6,000 Observatory. Such ships should correctoys displayed toys suitable for children the readings of mercurial barometers of all ages, every toy which it was for index 'error, and reduce them to 32 possible to think of. Fahrenheit, sea level, and gravity at 45° latitude; using the best index error available, arul, adding the word correct ed. If an ancroid barometer is used

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There were weight guessing competitions The "Farmyard was well patronised, at 20 cents & guess for turkeys, geese, and chickens. A lottery was also rua, prizes being turkeys, geese, suckling pigs game pies, eggs, etc. There were 400 no comparison observations have prizes in this lottery, 10 of the tickets been sent to the Observatory, the read-only being blank. ings should be corrected for index error and reduced to sea level." -

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Surprise Cake.-Mr and Mrs, A O'Donoghue, Mr. and Mrs. H. Alves.

Dell Stall-Misses Rosie Ismail, Rosio

Santos, Lily Sage, Lily Cheong, Hazira

Harocc.

Xmas Tree Stall-Mrs. Dillon, Mrs. Cashman, Mrs. Madden, Mrs. Everest.

Roulette-Miss Lapsley. Miss May Dillon, Miss Rapdis, Mr. Osborne, Mr. Cowen and Mr. Ashicy.

Candy Stall-Mr. and Mrs. Langston, Mr. Wesner and Mrs. Thompson.

Five Dollar Stall-Mrs. J. M. Alves, Mrs. M. Gutierez, Miss A. Gutierez, Miss C. Gutierez, Miss" Astoria Gutierez, Miss L Lus and Miss Mimi Alves.

Farmyard.-Mrs. T. Murphy, Mrs. J. Eradbury, Mr. Blackleg and Mr. Bertram Murphy, Mrs. Timson, assisted by Mr. and the 1st Boy Scouts.

Ten Cents Stall-Mr. and Mrs. J. "M. Noronha, Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Marques, isses M. and A. Assumpçao, Misses

the Misses

A Sousa, E., C. Tati and Aida Noronha, Olga Ribeiro, Lycia, Aida and Erminia Oliveira, Mesors.

In the evening when the whole place Henry Noronhack, Ermie, Jack and

F. Rezario, P. A Yvanovich, L. J. Silva and J. Basto.

was beautifully lit up, and the majority of the little children had gone home laden

Souvenir Stall-Mr. and Mrs. J. J. with toys, the gathering, was even larger Remedios, Mrs. F. F. Ribeiro, Mr. G. M than in the afternoon. Much interest was Gutierrez, Misses Marichay, "Sarin, taken in the cutting of the big surprise Thelma and Jecca Remedios, Lala Souza, cake. For each slice $1 was paid and Carmen, Diga and Ritta Xavier, Messrs. every slice had a prize. Some were lucky Fernando, Luiz, Carlos, Qussy and in securing rings, watches, brooches, or Alberto Remedios, Carlos Basto, Carlos cuff-links. One got the only sovereign in Barreto. A. Fuertes, J. Guerreiro and

He then proceeded to speak in Chinese, which address was remarkable in its c. curacy and fidency. "In the course of his speech he stressed three points, the first of which was the problem of the disposal of the villagers evicted by the Shing Mun Water Works scheme. He explained how at 10 p.m. this scheme would benefit Kowloon and A useful institution was that of the Hongkong, and expressed his determina. Bank," in charge of Messrs. TW. tion to assist the evicted villagers to the Doyle, J. P. Sherry and J. M. S. Rozario. atruost of his ability, and he requested Every stall had a numbered bag to keep the "Elders of the Northern District to the takings, and when the bag was fall, co-operate in finding a place where the it was taken to the book. In return for villagers might find means of carrying the money a receipt was given. This on their peaceful life and industry, enabled the counting up of the proceeds

In the second part of his address he in quick time. referred to the question of afforestation The bazaar was not only a success for in the New Territories, and the disasters the Society, but all who visited it had an caused by hill fires. He made a most enjoyable time. Cher. J. M. Alves, the apposite quotation from Mencius in the president, worked untiringly throughout course of his appeal to the people of the the day, and the success was due in s New Territories to pay greater attention large measure to his organising ability

and unlimited energy, to this problem.

it, and some got ten cent pieces. But. Souzu. greater interest was taken in the draw for the Austin motor car which took place.

As a third subject, he, discussed the

nature, which included flights by aero- planes along the frontier.

After the gathering had partaken of

THE COMMITTEE, “

MOTOR CAR DRAW.

The draws for the 1926 motor-car (an Austin-family model, fully equipped), for which 3,500 tickets were sold, and for other prizes were made by Miss Hazeland' at 11 p.m. and resulted as follow:

Motor Car Ticket No. 1,034. Mr. J. Frazer).

Lady's Bicycle.-Ticket No. 3.129. Gentleman's Bicycle.-Ticket No. 1,107. Silver Epergne. Ticket No. 3,059. Salad Bowi-Ticket No. 2,000. Fish Knives and Forks.-Ticket No. 29. Mantel Clock-Ticket No. 72." Fruit Basket.-Ticket No. 2,039. Table Centre.-Ticket No. 2,881. Cake Basket-Ticket No. 550. Rocking Horse-Ticket Na 1,583.

ESTIMATED RECEIPTS.

last night, were 818,000, of which 87,000 The estimated net receipts up to 11.30

were realised by the sale of tickets for the motor car.

This tum added to the 84,500 realised by the zile of roses, last Wednesday, brings the total to $2,300. Last year the Fête realised about $25,000 and with the sale of roses about $30,000.

When you were appointed to the well known Colony of Ceylon your task there was more difficult than that here when the Now Territories were opened. And now as Governor of Hongkong your office is greater and your responsibility is problem of the outrages around the Tea was provided under the capable heavier than when you were Land Officer Bordor, and informed the Elders that he also a bar. The band of the East Surreys management of Wiseman's." There was the greater your experience the better was in constant communication with the (through kind permission of Lieut. Col. Canton Government on this subject. He your understanding of affairs; the larger detailed the steps which had been taken Montague-Betos, D.S.O.) was in attend your undertakings the greater your to prevent further occurrences of this ance, and gave pleasant selections" Achievemponta; the more distinguished your marita; the more distingushed zbzvx

The Bazaar Committee of which Mr. your morite the greater will be your kind. ten, Mr. and Mrs. Clementi planted two Alves was president included Mr. C. de ness to the people. The New Territory Flame of the Forest trees in the market Albuquerque e Castro, Mr. A. A Alves, people are not along in their gratitude square under the superintendence of Mr. Mr. Arthur Alves, Mr. M. F. Baptisto, H. Green, Superintendent, Botanical and Mr. F. H. Barnes, Midshipman Bartell

Mr. I A, Barton, Mr. and praise: with joy we tell one another Forestry Department. **

A ft. Basto, Mr. Basto, that our lucky star has appeared again. His Excellency was accompanied by C. H. Basto, Mr. J. M. Castro

Comdr. Stefano Carrara, Mr. FX Mra Clementi, his private secretary, Mr. D'Aimada e Castro, Mr. Lee D'Almada B. B. Forster, bia A.D.C., Mr. C. H. Steele, M.C., the Hon. Mr. 4. G. M Castro, Mr. W. J. Carroll, Mr. T. Casti

man, Mr. Choa Po Bien, Mr. Roberts Fletcher, the Hon. Mr. Mel. Messer, Choa, Mr. Yves de Courthial, Mr. W. 8. There was a full house at the Theatre Mr. Justice J. R. Wood and Mrs. Wood, V. Curtis (Hon. Secretary), Mr. S. Royal on Saturday night for the fourth, Mr. Dyer Ball, the Hon. Mr. J. H. Kemp, K.C., Mr. and Mrs. B. B. B. Mc Danenberg, Midshipman Dickens, Mr. F. and final, performance of A Little Bit Elderry, the Hon. Mr. R.. H. Kotewall, H. Dillon (Vice-President), Mr. H. Di Mewarded hearty rounds of applause by

Dixon, of Fluff, and in addition to being ro the Hon. Mr. Chow Show Son, Mr. and J. Figueiredo, Mr. F. P. da Graca, a delighted audience the members of the Miss Baker, Mr. L. H. V. Booth and Mr. J. A. M. de Graca, Mr. William M. cast, at the fall of the curtain were Miss Forbes, Mr. and Mrs. D. Burling- Harlow, Capt. Haigh (East Surreys), Mr. overladen with handsome bouquets, boxes Tun Hseung, Mr. Li Yat Choi, of chocolates and other tokens of appre- Dr. and Mrs. J. Fraser, Mr. and Mrs.

We have been anxiously thinking of you: Wo know that your kindness to the people will be greater and so the people in turn will be deeply grateful. We shall all zoe your distinguished merits greater than the high tide at Un Long Bay your majestic stature higher than the Tai Mo Moun-

tain,

"May our Lord live for ever."'

NEW TERRITORY PROBLEMB.-

Mr.

THE A.D.C.

FINAL PERFORMANCE OF

LITTLE BIT OF FLUFF."

ham, Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Carpenter, Bury Comdr. A. Sinclair Loutit; Mr. Jciation

H.E. The Governor, in replying, first W. G. Gerrard, Mr. and Mrs. H. Green, M. Noronus, Mr. A. O'Donoghue, Burg

"A Little Bit of Fluff" is a by no spoke in English, and expressed his ex- Mr. and Mrs T. 1. Jackman, Mr. and Comdz. O'Flynn, Mr. A. F. Osmund, Dr. means easy farce for combination of treme pleasure at being able to meet so Mra C. F. De Martin, Dr. Smalley, Mr. Ozoric, Mr. J. Graca Ozorie, Mr. J. J. local amatours to stage, and Major. many of his old friends in the beautiful E. H. Williams, Mr. A. E. Wood, Mr. dos Remedios, Mr. M. A. dos Remedios, Macready, who produced it, and all who surroundings of Taipo, which he had and Mrs. E. I. Wynne-Jones, Mr. and Mr. Jorge Ribeiro, Mr. Julio Ribeiro, Mr. so ably, supported bim, have, every reason known and loved so many years ago. Mr. E. IA. Agassiz, Hr. L. Gibbs and A. G. da Rocha, Mr. O. A. da Roza, 3ir. to be pleased with the high level of

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