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THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, APRIL 10, 1930.

“HEALTH THROUGH CO-OPERATION."

CHINESE Y.M.C.A. “HEALTH WEEK" BEGINS.

DR. WELLINGTON'S ADVICE FOR THE PREVENTION OF DISEASE.

The Annual "Health Week" campaign organised by the Chinese Y.M.C.A., in conjunction with other bodies, was commenced at the Chinese Y.M.C.A. 'last eight, when Dr. Chow presided over a crowded meeting. Mr. M. K. Lo made an inaugural address, and called on all classes to unite in bringing before the masses in Hong Kong the main facts of bygiene and preventive medicine. The Hon. Dr. A. R. Wellington also addressed the meeting and gave a long and interesting lecture on how to combat the diseases to which the Colony is subject.

MR. M. K. LO ON DUTY OF THE COMMUNITY.

Educating the literate. Printed propaganda in the form of pamphlets and posters teaches the literate, but in itself has little or no effect on those who cannot read, and in Hong Kong the latter. form the great mass of the popula tion. But the literate are the leaders in every nation, and know.

Mr. Le, speaking in Chinese, said "But, to my mind, there is no that everyone should take an in-greater need, for the social welfare telligent interest in the elementary of the Colony to-day, than the principles of hygiene and preven-education of the general public in tive medicine, for these subjects the elementary laws of health and concerned, not the treatment and of hygiene, und in proportion as cure of the sick, which is the busi-Buch knowledge is more widely ness of the medical practitioner, diffused, the nearer will be the time but the attainment and preserva- when this Colony will become a tion of health, which is so tremen- really sanitary environment in ledge spreads from the literate to dously important to all, individual-which the full programme of the illiterate. Tarough co-opera modern ideas of public health can tioa, all can be accomplished; with. operate.

out it, very little. The very first The work which will be done un-step in the matter of co-operation der your auspices during the eur is the establishment of confidence, rent week is, therefore, most im and there can be no doubt that portant to the welfare of the altruistic bodies like the Y.M.C.A. Colony, and with all my heart, and exert a powerful influence in this in all humility, I. wish you and direction. your work every, success.

ly and as members of a community.

Mr. Le proceeded to trace the rise of medical science from the dawn

of history to the present day, and after detailing the wonderful dis- coveries of modern times by which sickness and disease have been minimised and, in some. eliminated, said:-

J

Alm of Medical Science.

cases,

DR. WELLINGTON'S SPEECH.

What is the trend and aim of modern medical science in relation

The Hon. Dr. A. R. Wellington, to general health I suppose this | question must depend on the views the Director of Medical and Sani-

like

of the expert as to what is the chief tary Services, in a long and inter-and Bad" "Immunity or Resis factor contributing to disease.. Iesting speech, said:-

People do not live unhealthy lives think I am right in saying that j

and court sickness by choice-it is formerly it was believed to be an because they lack knowledge of the unhealthy environment.

At one risk they run, or because of neces time many diseases were attributedsity. It has come to be recognised that, where the health of the masses to unwholesome exhalations from is concerned, medical relief is fi- the ground; we basera relic of this effective unless it goes band and belief in the name "Malaria "with band with improvement in preven which we are still too sadly familiar tive measures and if the efforts of a government to effect the latter in Hong Kong. With the introduc-are to be successful, the close co- tion and final acceptance of the operation of the public is absolutely gern theory of disease, and the lated and laws passed, but, unless

necessary. Schemes, can be formu

rapid development of the new the peuple understand and approve. science of bacteriology it was there is apathy and opposition, and the full measure of success can perhaps natural that the infecting never be attained. It is only by germ, the seed as it were, should persuasion that radical health re- claim most attention, to the neg-forms can be effected, and that leet of the study of the soil. It is only comparatively recently that it hus dawned upon us that the equally important, if indeed it is How the public ran best be not the primary, factor, in the educated and made to develop a genesis of disease is the lowering sanitary conscience is probably the of the natural resistance of the most urgent of all sanitary pro- hody, and that unhygienic sur blems which confront the health roundings, unsuitable food and authorities of any country. The evil habits, all contribute to pre-solution of the problem les in pare a fruitful soil for the develop-co-operation-in other words co- meat of the multitudinous diseases operation among those who know to which hitherto flesh has been for the purpose of teaching those heir. With this modern conception, who do not know to the end that the chief aim of all those who have there may be co-operation among at heart the improvement of general, all for the good of all, health must be the creation, or Father preservation, of a healthy

Sealed Book to General Masses.

ersuasion must come from within, through a recognition of the benefits brought about by improved hygienic conditions.

Mutual Understanding.

Dr. Wellington then proceeded to explain in detail the preventive measures which should be taken against different diseases, and especially those epidemics subject, taking as his headings amall-pox, to which the Colony is such subjects as Microbes Good

tance to Disense," "Prevention of Disease." "Special Danger attica- ed to Cases of Infections Disease" and "Small-Pox." His most in- structive paper was listened to with great attention and pleasure and the hearty vote of thanks of the meeting was richly deserved.

SIR HENRY GOLLAN'S DEPARTURE.

FRIENDS WISH FAREWELL

AT QUEEN'S PIER.

There was a large gathering of friends at Queen's Pier yesterday to bid farewell. to Sir Henry Gollan, the Chief Justice, who sailed by the s.s. Empress of Russia for Home prior to retirement.

Sir Henry arrived shortly after 11 o'clock in company with His Excellency the Officer Administer- in the Government (the Hon. Mr. W. T. Soathorn, C.M.G.) and Mrs. Southors. Heads of Government

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The Famous Public School Play YOUNG WOODLEY By Joan Van Drutex SO THIS IS LOVE

WEDNESDAY,}

APRIL 16TH,

THURSDAY, APRIL 17TH. Booking at Moutrie's and Star.

CHOIR CONCERT AT KOWLOON.

ATTRACTIVE PROGRAMME AT UNION CHURCH:

MUSICAL COMEDY

Prices: $4, $3, $2, $1.

'SQUEEZĘ” SUSPECTED

ON PEAK TRAMS,

NO MORE COUPON BOOKS OF TICKETS...

It is notified by the Peak Tram- At 8.45 to-night at the Unionway Co. that coupon books, en- Church, Kowloon, a Choir Concert will be held the proceeds of which will be used for the building and After furnishing fund. Admission is Bi and the programme will be as

TO BE HELD IN SOLDIERS AND SAILORS HOME

A concert, in aid of the work for 4 the Services, has been arranged through the kindness of Mrs. D. C. Womack, to take place at the New Sailors and Soldiers' Home on

follows: NA

Part L

1. Instrumental Trio--

Adagio Cantabile i.

Joseph Haydn. For. Violin, Cello and Piano, Mrs. ARNOLD, Miss C. BRAGA

and Mr. J. BRAGA,...

2 Song The Sergeant Major a

a Violin, Solo- (a) Czardas (b) Seranade in F..

Miss Mr. Joan Braga.

titling holders to slightly reduced rates, will not be available on the Peak tramways in future, the Com- sale of these as from April 8. pany having decided to cease the

It is also notified that coupons already issued will be accepted up to May 31, after which date all un- naed coupons must be surrendered at the Superintendent's office, where pro rata refund will be granted.

It is understood that this step. has been taken by the Peak Tram-

on Parade .... Longstaffe.way Company as they have dis

Mr. J. J. CORNELIUS.

covered for some time past that: they were over-collecting tickets each month, the coupons being Monit.

largely in excess of the money Hendhanthem. There has also been reason which should have accrued from

to believe that forged books of tickets have been circulated, though there is no definite information on. this point.

Songs -

(a) Fassing. By Purcell (b) O Mistress Mine. Quiter.

Mr. H. ANNIBS."

Departments, leading members of the commercial community, mem- bers of the legal profession and others wished Sir Henry the best of luck in his retirement. hearty bandshakes and good wishes to those who came to see him off, Sir Henry boarded a launch which took him to the Empress boat lying. alongside Kowloon Wharf. resistant body. As one authority Co-operation is independent of The gathering also took the op- puts Progress would thus race, rank, creed, occupation or portunity of biding farewell to Sir stem to depend more upon, social wealth. There can be co-operation | Henry and Lady Pollock, who left and meral evolution then upon the between Chinese and Europeans, by the same boat on furlough, advance of sanitary science, more between Christiana and Mahome upon wisdom than knowledge, more dans, between officials and non- upon public opinion than legisla- officials, between doctors and lar tive enactment, more upon sociology (men and between those possessing and biology than medical interven great wealth and those who have. tion. Yet all are necessary, for the none at all. But co-operation is art of preventive medicine is social impossible unless there be mutual in structure and medical in inspira-understanding, trust and good will. tion."

Co-operation breaks down im- mediately one party becomes sus- nicious of the good intentions of In Hong Kong, as I have no the other. The puzzle is how to doubt in most parts of China, many establish understanding, trust, and of these modern ideas remain a good will, in the matter of sanita Bealed book to the general mass. tion and disease prevention, Un Many of them think and believe derstanding can only come through Thursday, April 24. From a per- : what was thought and believed say explanation and demonstration. Ittal of the list of a artists, a real

6. 5,000 years ago. One can scarcely is difficult enough to instruct treat is in store for those who are go through the poorer quarters of educated people who have not been It is being held under the dittio- fortunate enough to secure a ticket. the town in any evening of the week grounded in the modern theories guished patronage of His Excel- without foming" upon the sad of disease causation and bodily re- spectacle of a couple of poor women sistance, but this difficulty is en- feney the Officer Administering the beating the road with rolled up ormously increased when o Government: (the Hon. Mr. WT.. mats, and making quaint chants, dealing with an illiterate people, Southern, C.M.G.) and Mra

2. Someone near and dear to them was who speak a totally different lan- Sotthorn. His Excellency the Gen- no doubt lying at the door of death, gunge and who look upon disease crai Officer Commanding, Major- and these women, overwhelmed with as a manifestation of divine dis-General J. W. Sandilands, C.B., grief and believing that the patient pleasure or as a spell cast by sn

C.M.G., D.8.0., and Rear Admiral was "being attacked by some evil evil spirit. All communication must R... Hill, C.B.E., R.N. spirits, desperately sought to chase be made by word of mouth in their Those who have very generously 3, away such spirits in order that the own language and in a form they expressed their willingness to con- patient might be well. Did not our can understand perhaps by parable tribute to the programme include For Violin, Cello and Piano, ancestors a few thousand years ago or fable. When once the people Mrs. K. V. B. Benfield, MrL 0. C.- Mrs. Axxon Misi-C. Brada! do something very similar in the become sware that it pays to help Womack, Mr. A. R. H. Phillips,

and Mr. J. BRAGA same circumstances 7

themselves, not only will they take Mr.. Herbert Anniss, Mr. W. A. 4. Song-The Leader of the There are many pressing problems the necessary action, but they will Hannibal, Mr. John Braga, Mr. W.

Town Brass Band concerning public health which see that their neighbours do like B. Fleming, Lieut. A. H. Musson, should engage the attention of the wise.

Dick Barty and, special items by

Mr. J. J. CoRNELIUS. Government. We are indeed for- In England there is a central Mips Violet Capell and some of hers. Violin Solo-Lo Gente tunate to have a health expert sa council for health education. They pupils raje the Director of Medical and Sani- have, organised services of press the public are advised to book

Mr. JOIN BRAGA, Z tary Services in the person of the publicity, health weeks, health ex-early, as the tickets are limited.

I rejoice to know that no expert | public prus has always been h'- very and $2 and $1, unreserved. These

Mr. H. ANNIS. officer on malaria has been appoint- important instrument in the dis can be had upon application to Mr. 7. Part Song-The Ash Grove, "ed and "will be due in the Colony semination of health knowledge and W. H. Smith at the Bailors vand

Arr. by F. Austin. shortly, for I féel (Hát malaria, the authorities make full use of Soldiers' Home (Telephone C.

Choir. being preventable, should be entire- it knowing that its service in a good | 4820) or from members of the Com ly eradicated from the Colony. | cause can always be counted on. - mittee.

5. Part Song-Orpheus, with his

Late Maithred

Choir Recitation-

The Lady Who Obliges, Mrs. MATHER. Part II.

MissTM MCGILL.

Songs-Selected.

Fart Song Drink to me only

with thine eyes.

Art. by F. Austin. Choir. (Soloist: Mr. H. ANNIES.) Instrumental Trio-Minuet

Beethoven.

Longstaffe,

Wieniawshi.

In the past, these coupon,

been issued in books of twenty," haigepble for tickets on the cars, at lightly reduced rates, and have applied to first-class and third-class fares.

THE TATSUTA MARU EXPECTED FRIDAY. SISTER SHIP OF ASAMA MARU.

The .. Tatsuta Maru, sister ship to the m.v; Asama. Maru,' will· amire at this port to-morrow (Fri- day) from Manila,

The Tatsuta Maru is on the NYK's Orient California Service, in company with the new motor thips Asama Maru and Chichibu. Maru.

THE GENERAL ACCIDENT FIRE AND LIFE ASSURANCE CORP., LTD. Hon. Dr. A. H. Wellington. And hibitions, health talks, etc. The Admission will be 63 reserved stats. Song-There's a Land, Allitsonicfi Manila on Wednesday, and

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At the Piano: Mrs. F. Short and Miss Caroline Braga,

} After her completion she sailed on the 7th instant from Nagasaki for: Manila on her maiden voyage, and at the latter port an elaborate reception was held on board. She

Bill arrive at this port on the 11th,

The N.Y.K. Also ask to announce that the ship will be thrown open" for inspection on Saturday after noon (12th instant) from 1 to 5 p.m., for which passes can belob- tained at the N.Y.E. Office.