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THE--RECONSTRUC- THE KING'S BIRTH TION COMMISSION.

'PROPOSALS APPROVED?

"ROADS AND RAILWAYS WANTED.

A RADIO SYSTEMI

DAY PARADE.

DETAILS OF THE ARRANGE- MENTS.

INSPECTION, AND PRESENTA. TION OF MEDALS.

Headquarters of the South China Command inform that the fol- [FROM OUR CHINESE CORRESPONDENT.]lowing will be the arrangements for

CANTON, May 24th. The Provincial Administrative Council of Kwangtung has ap- proved, tentatively, the programme submitted by the Special Commis- sion on Reconstruction.

Regarding tho construction of the Fatshan-Kongmoon Railroad which will require some $4,000,000, the Government is unable to undertake this for the present. '<

The programme includes a recom mendation for a radio syetem, cost- ing from 8203,500 to $300,000 gold

station. The Bureau of Recon- struction is to be authorized to attempt to raise foreign loans for the "undertaking.

The Commission on Reconstruc- tion has also stressed the necessity

the parade in celebration of His Majekty The King's Birthday on the 4th June at Happy Valley at

a. on that date:-

His Excellency the General Officer Commanding ar. rives and inspects the Parade.

9.15 His Excellency the Oficer Administering the Govern- ment will, he escorted on to the Parade Ground and will be re- ceived with a Royal Salute..

THE

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS. FRIDAY, MAY 25th, 1928.

EMPIRE DAY IN HONG KONG.

GUIDES INVESTI-

TURE.

GOVERNMENT HOUSE FUNCTION.

MRS, REMINGTON

DECORATED.

"ICONTDJ

time and thought you have devot- ed to the well-being of Guiding in Hong Kong, and how much self-sacrifice this must have entail. ed.-Yours sincerely,

(Sd) MURIEL MONTGOMERY,

General Secretary- Mrs. Southern then turned to Mrs. Remington, who had been standing on her left during the pro- ceedings and pinned the medal on to her uniform. Mrs. Remington re- ceived the salute of the assembled Guides and expressed her thanks for the wonderful ovation which had been given her. "I'am," she said, The ballroom of Government" very happy to see you all here House was given over to youth yes-to-day, "and I don't really deserve terday morning. The Girl Guides of a medal as I enjoy the work so Hong Kong, European and Chinese,much."

PRESENTATION OF COLOURS TO CHINESE COMPANIES.

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ST. PETER'S CHURCH Y.M.-CLUB.

BATHING MATSHED AT NE- PULSE BAY.

DECLARED OPEN BY MRS. C. R. DUPPLY.

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At Repulse Bay yesterday after- noon the new bathing matshed for the St. Peter's Church Young Men's Club was formally opened by Mrs. GR. Dappuy, wife of the Bishop of Victoria.

Some while before the proposed time, thembers of the Club gather- ed at the new shed, while others had already indulged in s`dip.

Opening the proceedings, the Rev. N. V. Halvard thanked the donors

were there in force with their PRESENTATION OF COLOURS. of contributions towards the build- offioers, and very charming they

The colours given by the foundersing of the matshed. He remarked looked in their spotless white uni-

of the 2nd (St. Paul's) and 3rd that the Club had always been very His Excellency The Oficeer

forms and coloured ties. On either (Belilios) Companies, Miss Trotter fortunate in having such willing Administering, the Government will then present à number of side of the table. from behind which and Miss Wanklyn, were then pre helpers. Mr. Halward then called Long Service and Good Conduct Mrs: Southorn delivered her inspir sented by Mrs. Soutborn.

upon Mrs. Duppuy to perform, the Medals.

A Royal Salate and Feu-de-joieing speech to the Guides,, was a

opening ceremony. semi-circle of chairs occupied by ladies of the Colony who are in terested in the movement, Mrs Duppuy and Mrs. Creasy being among the number.

will then be feed.

The Troops will then give three cheers for His Majesty The King"

The Royal Air Force will then Fly Paet."

The Parade will then "March Fast,"

It is hoped that a confingent of

of the early completion of a num-the Royal Navy will participate.

ber of projected highways and short stretches of railways, but the pro- spects of the Government under. taking much work is not very good. The Commission wish to see a high-

way from Canton to Fahyun, which

In the event of the weather being fine, but the state of the ground unsuitable, a Cérémonial March in feurs past the Cenotaph will take place at 0 am.

will cost $300,000: one from Can A QUEEN'S REGT.

ton to Taengshin (2325.000); one from ungagantung to Taiwo Mart (8130,000), To complete the pro- posed highways in Eastern Kwang- tung, several of which have been' started by local inhabitants, the Provincial Government will need at

MEMORIAL. ·

TO BE UNVEILED ON SUNDAY.

An Invitation. Lemonade and light refreshments were offered to all present, and the Guides, especially those who had come from some distance, were no less appreciative of this kind thought on the part of Mrs. Southorn than they were of the re- mark which she made to them after the ceremony that they would always be welcome in Government House or the gardens.

Addressing the Companies, she said: The 2nd Hong Kong (St. Gospel Of Friendship. Paul's) began training its patrol In doing so, Mr. Duppuy spoke leaders in November, 1926, the of the wonderful success which the Company being formed soon after Club had achieved since its or wards... Miss Trotter was respon-ganization. It had only been formi sible for the excellent grounding, whilst Misa Trywhitt and Miss Kote wall have carried on the good work. This year they obtained second place in the Prince of Wales Banner competition.

The 3rd Hong Kong (Belilios School) came into existence a month or two later than St. Paul's under the able guidance of Miss Wanklyn assisted by Miss Xavier and Mrs. Way. Thanks to the energy and inspiration of their present Captain, Mrs. Creasy, they won the Prince of Wales Banner this year, after only about 15 months training, a very creditable performance.”

In both cases we are greatly in- debted to Miss Woo, M.B.E, who

ed about. 15 months ago, and al- ready the membership exceeded 180. The aim of the Club was to create fellowship amongst its members and in doing so it was helping to Preach the gospel of fellowship. Mrs. Duppuy remarked that this was a red letter day for the Club, which was very fortunate to have such a large and commodious bath- ing shed. "It is," remarked Mrs. Duppay, "a splendid rendezvous for the members." Mrs. Duppuy

also expressed thanks to the Hon. Dr. R. H. Kotowall, C.M.G., for

Uniforms Of Chinese Companies.

When the Guides had been drawn up into a hollow square preparatory to the investiture of Mrs. Reming-assisted us in the formation of securing the site for the Club, and ton, many commenta were heard the first Chinese Company in the regret that he could not come to from the ladies present on their Colony,, and to Miss Skinner, who the opening. In conclusion Mrs. followed suit. The colours are pre-Duppy remarked that the success panies-Miss Trotter presents them

to St. Paul's, dad Miss Wanklyn hard work, enthusiasm and keen-

The Memorial plaque to officers lewat 82,730,000. To encourage the and men of a former 1st Battalion inhabitants in Southern Kwang of the Queen's Regiment, who lost tung who have already done a cer. their lives in China in 1300, is to smart appearance, and especially sented by the founders of the Com- of the Club was mainly due to the

be unveiled by Lieut.-Col. R. Hayley on "the becoming uniforta which has tain amount of road construction Bell, D.S.Q., on Sunday at 8.15 been chosen for the two Chinese without the support of the mi-am.

The plaque which has been de- Companies, the 2nd and 3rd Hong tarists, the Government is granting

signed by the local firm of Messrs. Kong. It was a particularly im eomething like $3,000,000.

Jones, Brown & Co, bas been placed on the south wall of the portant ocension for them as after Lady Chapel in St. John's Cathe the investiture, they were presented

BOYCOTT PLANS. Representatives of more than 50 organizations in Canton have form ed an anti-Japanese Boycott Com mittee under the auspices of the Kuomintang, Mr. Ma Chiu Chun, Commissioner of Agriculture and Labour, presided over the first meeting.

This afternoon, students who have returned from Japan on account of that country's action in San tung were to be given a public re- ception, at which they were to live given made reports on the attitude of the Japanese towards China.

ENDANGERING PUBLIC

PEACE."

Revised regulations for the sup- pression of bandits and infeis (local autlaws) make it a capital offense for any person to endanger public peace. What constitutes the endangering of public peace is not stated, and article 15" of the re gulations may often be left to the discretion of the second grade clerk

dral

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with their colours..

The form of the religious service has bech printed, and the clergy

THE INVESTITUTE, taking part will be the Very. Rev.

Addressing the Guides, Mrs. the Dean (the Rev. A. Swann, Southern said:"Guides of Hong D.S.C.), nssisted by the Rev. S. Llewelyn Webb, Senior Chaplain to Kong-It is with the greatest plea the Forces, and the Rev. H. V. Koop.

sure that I have invited you here A detachment, 450 strong, of the to-day to be present at the in- 1st Battalion the Queen's Regiment, vestitude of Mrs. Remington with with officers, N.C.O.'s and the band of the Regiment will be present at the ceremony, and 120 men with officers and N.C.O.'s of the 1st Battalion the K.O.S.B. will also be

present.

Col. R. Hayley Bell.

It is particularly fitting that! Lieut. Col. E. Hayley Bell, D.S.O..] should perform the ceremony of unveiling this memorial to fallen comrades. Col. Hayley Bell, who, of course, takes a keen interest in Cathedral affairs, forms a link be. tween the Colony and the Queen's Regiment.

to Belilios.

In conclusion, I wish to welcome all Guides this morning and to say how pleased I am to see so many new, helpers. I am grateful, too, to the Local Association and to the Scout officials for the support on on this and other ocensions.

Lady Stuart Taylor. There is only one cloud on this otherwise delightful gathering. am sorry to say that we shall be losing Lady Stuart Taylor in Oeto, ber. It seems early to make mention of this now but this is probably the last occasion before October on the Medal of Merit awarded to her which we shall all be assembled to by Guide Headquarters for her gether." Lady Stuart Taylor's work valuable services to the Guide move for the Guide movement here is too ment in Hong Kong. It is not only well known to need much comment, length of service but quality of ser- but I am sure all present will wish vice that has won for Mrs. Remingto express to her their sincere regret ten this award. A poet said:

We live in deeds, not years: in

thoughts, not breaths: In feelings, not in figures on a

dial

We should count time by heart

throbs: he most lives

Who thinks most, feels the noblest,

acts the best,

If anyone has given unsparingly

at her impending departure and their heartfelt thanks for all she has done to help Guiding in Hong Kong. In this I know Lady Clementi would wish to be associated. We

hope that Lady Taylor will remem- ber us and write to us, and she may be sure that we shall always

keep her in our hearts.

-The Einblem Of Duty. The Companies then received the In the Great War he served in of the true Guide spirit it is Mrs.

colours, Mis. Southorn saying:— the 10th service) hattalion and Remington. She was away whenRemember that this flag which I in some higher official's office. commanded it from August, 1017, in I arrived in the Colony, but at The present lawless conditions France, Italy, and Flanders, and every meeting, the words would am committing to your keeping is arising from years of civil war and later with the Army of Occupation occur Wait till Mrs. Remington & sacred ensign; it is the emblem of "Red" tyranny is this Province in Cologne.

comes back." And my high hopes duty, the outward sign of your may justify drastic measures, buf

were not disappointed. It has been allegiance to your country and to cause. It is to be in the opinion at many, these mea

the greatest pleasure to work with the Guide sures are in grave danger of ex

her and I hope our association in venerated and treasured and to be ploitation by unscrupulous persons,

the movement may be a long one. passed down untarnished to succeed All of us realise her influence, hering generations of Guides." THE SCHOOLS' ATHLETIC MEETING.

The second day of the Canton Public Schools Sports Meeting opened this morning with as large

· 68 Tears Agop. The 1st Battalion of the Queen's Royal Regiment was stationed in Hong Kong in 1860, in connection with the British Military operations in China on account of the Taiping unceasing work, her cheerfulness, Rebellion.

her sympathy and her tact and "I Colours, with

All

three

SCHOOL

the know she dwells enshrined in the AT THE DIOCESAN BOYS' Battalion to-day were the Colours bearts of her former troop-end then in use by that Battalion and Kowloon. It is hier ambition to spread" were deposited for sale custody with the joy of this international sister- an attendance as the first day. the Provisional Depot at Hong Kong bood throughout this Colony of when the Battalion sailed North to Hong Kong and to pass on to others take part in the Expedition in North the happiness she derives from' it.

The notable features of the pro- gramme were a fing drill by nearly

a thousand girls," in white coats China. and black skirts, all of whom were

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In addition to casualties suffered

sickness.

carrying the Kuomintang Sag, and in action, the Battalion lost two a boy scout review and inspection. officers and 25 other ranks through Several thousand boy scouts from Canton Schools were on, parade headed by Mr. Loo Tak, acting Commissioner of Public Instruction of Canton and formerly a scout- master. Marshal Li Tasi Hsin, Mayor Lin Wen Kai, and other local officials carried out the inspec tion and review. Marshal Li and others subsequently addressed the boys.

WORLD GIFT TO CHIEF SCOUT.

OLD SCOUTS ASKED TO

SUBSCRIBE..

Splendid War Bervice.

BRITAIN'S METHOD OF

STEADY PROGRESS,!"

ness of those who had first conceiv ed the idea of organising the Club.

Mrs. Duppuy was then presented

with a bouquet of roses by Rev. N. V. Halvard the Chairman of

the Club:

The Club house is a large and very pleasant matshed-large enough to accommodate the 150 members of the Club. "There is a verandah, with a wood flooring on which dancing would be possible. There are changing rooms at ench end of the shed, for ladies and men respectively, the men's room being 6tted with lockers.

Following the opening of the matshed, many of the members soon changed and went for a,swim, while others remained on the verandah where ten and refreshments were

served.

Those present included the Bishop of Victoria, and Mrs. Dup- puy; the Rev. and Mrs. H. W Hewitt, Rev. N. V. Halvard, Mr. P. Sands, M.A., Captain H. Fogg, O.B.E., M.C., and many of the members and friends

The list of the donors who

contributed towards providing the bathing shed, and to whom the Club extends their hearty thanks, is as follows:-

The Hon. Dr. R. H. Kotewall, M.G., who also secured the site for the Club Messra Jardine, man & Co., Mesara. Dodwell & Co., Matheson & Co., Ltd., Messrs. Gil- The Asiatic Petroleum Co., The British American Tobacco Co., Messra Gibb Livingstone & Co., The Very Rev, The Dean, Rev. N. V. Halvard, Mr. J. Owen Hughes, Sir Ellie Kadoorie, Et., ME. A Cameron, Mr. W L Pattenden, and Mr. F. H. Ray

At the Diocesan Boys' School

The greatness of the Empire is We are very proud of Mrs. Ro the Headmaster (the Rev. W. T. largely due to the great respect mington. We are proud of her as Featherstone) gave an address at and honour. which we have tried i hame-worker-the great aim of School Prayers following the cing to pay to woman. This is the every true Guide; we are proud of ing of, the hymn To Thee our result of our Christian rel gion the ribbons she wears so modestly God we fly," Mr. Featherstone which we have tried to take with the record of such splendid war ser said: Today we naturally think of us wherever we have gone. In rice story she never recounts the greatness of the British Empire religion we have made changes and but of which many of us have some and the good that it does. Eng our religious ideas have grown idea-and I am proud to be the land is an island and unlike China along with our growth in know- one to pin beside them the Medal which has a very large piece of ledge, but they have grown slowly. the fact that, of Merit, the Gaide decoration she land and a very large population and we are proud has so richly deserved. It comes in one part of the world, she has for example, the Frayer Book which with a special message of greeting gone about the world seeking trade we now use in School in 350 years In the School Tennis Champion-

The Hon. Secretary of the Fong to her and to all the Hong Kong and now has an Empire which has old; most of it is 450 years old and ship, the City Normal, represented

Guides from Lady Baden Powell, spread to all parts of the world. many of the prayers and expres- stons are centuries, older. A Com- by Wong Moon Yao, defeated the Kong Boy Scouts Mr. J. H. Hors who heard from me with keen in The good that she has done can

thie mittee of wise and learned men has City Arts School, represented by wick), informs us that Chu Wai, in the singles. Chen A combined gift from Scouts of terest of our humble Guide endea be seen, for example, in Hing Yui, of the City Normal, alse the whole world will be presented ours in this far-off corner of the Colony in its systems of Water been at work for no less than Supply, Roads, Education, Hos-twenty years on the revision of the Empire..

Prayer Book, defented Chang Man Bhau, of the to the Chief Scout, Sir Robort

The following is the letter adpitals and Law Courts..

Bo-let me learn to day that if City Arts. In the basketball cham Baden-Powell, on the occasion of

1te greatness is due largely to pionship, the Yat Sun School do the International Jamboree in 1920, dressed to Mrs. Remington from the fact that it has made changes changes have to come it is wise slowly, it has believed in reforma that they should come slowly, and. feated the City Arta,

the lat Anniversary of the Boy Headquarters:-

Dear. Mrs. Remington,The tion rather than in revolution. It when necessary; it is only thus Leading officials of the Province Scout Movement, and City have donated prizes for

Executive Committee of the Girl is democratic and was one of the that a sure foundation of great- Guides Association has awarded first countries to abolish the old peas can be laid and that the the meeting, and in some of the con

you the Medal of Merit as a token teaching of the Divine Right of greatest good can be done to the tests, scores of candidates, offered themselves, only a few being accept.

of its appreciation of the long Kings and has recently been one greatest numbers. years of excellent service you of the first countries in the world ed for the finale.

Friday will be the last day of the

have given to the Guide move to give votes to women. meeting.

There must be in the Colony many old Scouts, who belonged here! or elsewhere, who would like to participate in this gift. Subscrip tions should be sent to:

Mr. C. H. Blason, e/o Mesars. Butterfield & wire.

mcat:

They realise how much

Continued on next Column).

The scholars were given a holi-

day from 1.20 p.m. in honour of the day:

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