1931-07-20 — Page 7

COLONY'S STRIKING

"LANDMARK.

NÄTIONAL CITY BANK'S NEW PREMISES."

A MAGNIFICENT STRUCTURE.

The magnificent new building of the National City Bank of New York, at the corner of Queen's Road Central and Tos House Street, was formally opened on Saturday.

There was a largo gathering of friends and clients at the bank and all present were very much im pressed by the many arresting fen- tures of design embodied in the construction of the building, both internally and externally,

Mr. Jenkins' Good Wishes. Mr. Douglas Jenkins, Consul General for the United States, in wishing the Bank and its mer Success and prosperity, said:-1 want to ask those gathered here to join with the American community in wishing the National City Bank prosperity in it's now home, to gether with long life and pros. perity to Mr. Courtney, the man- ager. (Applause.)

is

The American community proud of this building. It is indeed a great bank whose branch is housed here And in a large mea- sure we owe the building to the foresight and energy of Mr. Court

Dey.

A bank like the National City "Bank of New York is interested both in the welfare of its country and that of all the world. It seeks not only to make money for itself, but to help towards the prosperity of its British and Chinese friends! in Hong Kong, and the welfare of the Colony generally. (Applause.)

The National City Bank in a Hong Kong institution, and is part of its daily life. I ask you to drink to the success of the Bank.

Mr. Courtney Looks Back. Mr. F. McD, Courtney, manager of the local branch of the Bank, in reply, said I wish to express A my appreciation of your kind wishes

given to the Bank and myself. As you know, the National City Bank has been going for nearly 10 years now, and as Mr. Jenkins has said, the object of a bank of this kind is not parols the making of money for itself. It aims at the promotion of trade all over the world. (Ap- plause.)

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, JULY 20, 1931,

FRENCH CONVENT FIRE PRECAUTIONS. CORRESPONDENCE.

BAZAAR.

OPENED BY LADY PEEL.

SUCCESSFUL TWO DAYS FUNCTION.'

""A two days' bazaar, in aid of the St. Paul's Hospital Fund was opened on Saturday by Lady Peel at the St. Paul's Institution, Cause- way Bay.

REGULATIONS FOR LOCAL

THEATRES.

PROVISION OF SAFETY CURTAINS,

[All lettera intended for publi- ention must be accompanied by the anan and address of the writer, nati for publication, unless to desired, but as evidence of good faith.—ED.]

ISLAND BAY.

installed in all local theatres which

Fire-resisting curtains are to be (TO THE EDITOR OF THE HONG KONG

DAILY PRESE." have a permanent stage. The pro

·HAINAN NOTES.

FLYING FIELD NEARS COMPLETION.

(From Our Own Correspondent.).

Holbow, July 15

For the last few weeks several hundred men have been working , bárd levelling off the area which is to be used as Hainan's flying field.

Over twa thousand grave have

vision is being made compulsory An Open Letter to the Government already been removed as well as a

by the now regulations made by

Sins, You are, perhaps, aware

Lady Peel arrived at about 10 the Governor-in-Counell under the that your decision not to provide number of ancient monumenta and

am, and was welcomed by the Places of Public Entertainment bathing accommodation at certain Mother Superior. Among the small Regulations ordinance. There are beaches this year, and the disposal gathering at the opening was His seventeen regulations appoaring in of Taiwan beach, caused considera Lordship Bishop H. Valtorta and the current issue of the Governable indignation. There are the Consul General for France noment Gazette, of which the follow companied by Mmc, and Mille, de la ing are the main provisions - Prade.

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The various stalls were laid out

on the ground floor of the Convent declared the fair opened by untic Building and Lady Peel officially

ing a bow of red, white and blue ribbon.

Souvenirs of the occasion were presented to Lady Peel, Bishop Valtorta, the Mother Superior of the Institution, and Mother Paul, Superior of the Hospital...

In all buildings in which a per- manent stage is provided such stage shall be separated from the wall not less than 13 inches in auditorium by a brick proscenium

thickness, and such wall shell be

carried up the full thickness to a height of at least 3 feet i above the roof, nisseured" at right angles to the slope of the roof, and shall be carried down below the stage to a solid foundation.""

Not more than three openings shall be formed in the proscenium wall, exclusive of the proscenium opening. No such opening, other than the proscenium opening, shall exceed square feet in area, and

The stalls, laden with attractivo articles, many of them the handi- work of the sisters and pupils of the Convent, included the Two Dollars Stall, the One Dollar Stall, the Useful Gifts Stall, the Toys' Stall, and the Ten Cents Stall, at the lower part shall not be at while, attractions which have be a higher level than 3 foot above come popular" with all fairs were the floor of the stage. Such open the Fish Pond and the Bran Tubinga "shall be closed with double where patrons could secure sou- tenk or oak doors 2 inches thick venirs of value. An American lottery with desirable prizes was

hung in fire-resisting frames with well patronised.

a 1 inch lap. or with such other fire-resisting doors and frames as may be approved by the Building Authority.

Children's Games.

Popular games for the children included the Gargantua and the Jeu de Massacre, where a benevolent giant and some pretty and harmless time by the youthful" sharp-shoot- looking dolls were given a rough

ters who received prizes for every hit registered.

The attendance increased during

The doors shall be made self-closing and silent in action.

Safety Curtat.

The proscepiuin opening shall be provided with a fire-resisting safety the afternoon and everyone had a curtain, to be used as a drop very enjoyable time. An auction curtain, of such pattern, construc- wna held during the fair on Satur day and there was brisk bidding tion and gearing, and with such for the various attractive articles arrangements for pouring water which included framed pictures, upon the surface of the curtain beautifully dressed dolls and a lac-which is towards the stage, as may quer screen.

The tea room, where tea, cakes to approved by the Building and ice cream, supplied by Lane, Authority and the Chief Officer of Crawford's Restaurant, were obtain- able, was well patronised in the afternoon, whilst the Band of the St. Louis Industrial School played selections throughout the day.

American banking first began to take an interest in the. For East'. in" about the year 1902, when the

The bazaar closed at 6p.m, on Saturday and continued yesterday from 10a.m. to 6 p.m.

the Fire Brigade,

feeling that this policy showed

Widows Arches. It is surprising how rapidly the work has been done. So far as we are able to learn has been no local opposition to the project

into This will bring Hainan closer communication with the out- side world and will greatly enhance its military status in relation to Canton. It is reported from ru-

is in charge of the Marines in liable sources that Col. Chen, who

Hainan, has gone to Hong Kong and Canton to negotiate the purchase of two army planes

lack of consideration for those unable to afford motor care and matsheds. The publication of a few figures to prove the alleged de

commodation would have gone far creasing demand for bathing no

to allay the auspicions which, arose bub these statistics wore withheld,

This matter of bathing beaches may seem to you to be of small

Army Emilitants Augmented. importance but there are many

During the past few weeks huni- who believe that great principles dreds of young men have been re- are involved the principles of allcruited for the army. Most of the mon aro Hainanese as are also their just and democratic government officers. The men are being given We regard it as repugnant, and rigorous training which begins at contrary to all that British rule daylight and occupies the greater. part of each day: Just what will stands for, that a Government's

be expected of them when they policy should discriminate unfairly have finished their training, it is between rich and poor, or between difficult to say, but one thing is one section of the community and certain, that if they are disposed to engage the communistic hordes, another."

they will have sufficient to koop them occupied for some time to

It was possible for the charitably minded to suppose that the Govern ment was acting in" ignorance of certain aspects of the situation at the time Taiwan was sold, but the last shred of possible extenuation for your action has now been tora away by the publication in the Government Gazette of your inten- tion to close Island Bay to launch picnics, making it evident that this beach is to be reserved for those who live in the neighbourhood or possear motor-cara

Sirs, at the same time as WA enter a respectful protest we hang our heads, in shame that in a

British Colony such things should be-Yours, etc.,

J

THREE CITIZENS.

All the decorations around the BOARD OF FILM CENSORS. proscenium opening shall be con- structed of fire-resisting materials.

NEW LOCAL BODY FORMED..

An exit shall be provided from each side of the stage, and, one of. Ruch exits shall lead direct to A street or through an unventilat- of fire resisting materials with self-clos- ing re-resisting doors hung, to open outwards and atted withed by him for the purpose, automatic fastenings only,

The establishment of a Board of Censors for cinematograph films and posters is intimated in new regulations made under the Places of Public Entertainment Ordinance, Hitherto, the consorship has been in the hands of the Inspector General of Police or persons deput

International Banking Corporation VICTORIA BRITISH SCHOOL. ad lobby constructed was formed here, and took over the j branchos "of the Guaranty Trust Company. It carried on from that time, until being finally absorbed by the National City Bank of New York.

'TO CLOSE AT END OF THE

YEAR

come....

Festivities at French Conqulats, The French National Holiday was the occasion for a large gathering nt the French Consulate just op

J, Essertenu, who for many years posite the Bund Clock Tower, Dr. hna had charge of the Sino-French Hospital in Hoihow and who has also members of the Foreign community been acting Consul, was host to the

Those present represented nine dif ferent nationalities.

beautifully decorated with flags The buildings and grounds were, and bunting. Chincho paper lan

terns marked the entrance and both. sides of the walk to the Consulate. After an elaborato dinner, speeches were made by various nationals, all wishing the host and the French Rapublic another fear of prosperity

and happiness, The party broke up

at a Into hour after a very unusual and striking display of fireworks "ending with a tremendous roar of

ginnt fire crackers.

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K.F.C. CONCERT.

EXCELLENT FARE ON SATUR-

DAY NIGHT.

The many musical enthasinats who refused to be deterred by the threatening and unsettled state of the weather on Saturday night and turned up for the concert at the Kowloon Football Club were well repaid. They were regaled with the best of the Colony's talent the Hawaiian Seronders contributing to

bank and business poople have of the Education Department, has or way shall be provided from the Secretary for Chinese Affairs and the success of the evening.

During the time we have worked horo our relations with other always been of the happiest nature, I should like to thank the Hong Kong Government, the banks, and business community of Hong Kong for their cordial co-operation with us at all times. (Applause.)

The Buliding,

The Government, acting, it is understond, on the recommendation decided to close the Victoria British School, which is situated at Cause way Bay, at the end of the, present

year..

An exit leading direct to a street. stage basement and permanent ventilation to the basement shall be provided direct to the outer air.

Only Electric Light. ed, and since it is believed that illaminant used for the stage.

About fifty children will be affect- Electric light shall be the only alternative accommodation is not contemplated, these children will no The safety curtain to the pro- doubt, transfer to tas Quarry Bayernium opening shall be lowered School.

and raised in the presence of each The rumour that the decision of audience. The licensee shall notify the Government is prompted by the Building Authority and the motives of retrenchment has been. Chief Officer of the Fire Brigade of the building lending it a distine- neither officially confirmed nor immediately in the event of the

Of American design, the exterior of the new building presents an imposing appearance, the Ionic columns on the Queen's Road side

tive note,

"denied.

safety curtain being out of order.

Whenever the safety curtain is

inwered, all light in the audi torium shall be immediately light ed.

The new Board consists of the Inspector General of Police; the

tha Director of Education, and in future all films and posters must be censored by a member of the Board or some other persons au thorised by the Board with the approval of the Governor.

There is a new provision to the effect that any owner or ronter of a film or poster who may be dis satisfied with the decision of any individual censor shall have & right of appeal to the Board, whose decision shall be final. The fee for censoring in any appeal is to be 85 per reel or poster.

to commence at 9 p.m., and an un- The entertainment was scheduled fortunate defect in the electrical wiring system delayed the com- mencement for some little time: eventually, however, it was rectified, and the patience of the audience was amply rewarded.

GOVERNMENT HOUSE.

In all other casea of censoring! films, the fee is to be $1 per reel, LAST WEEK'S ACTIVITIES. compared with 20 vents hitherto,

Other regulations provide that for the projection of films and managers of theatres must arrange SUNDAY, July 12.. posters for censoring at such place Lady Peel gave a small supper His Excellency the Governor and, as shall be appointed by the Board, party on board the Kau Sing. and that cinematograpli theatres MONDAY, July 13. shall not be used for any other pur without the permission of the In pose than the exhibition of Alms

theBuilding

and Lady Peel with a small party His Excellency the Governor.

attended a performance of the British fim Splinters" at tho Kings Cinema. THURSDAY, July 16.

His Excellency the Governor presided at the meetings of the Executive and Legislative Cloun-

The interior design provides for i the utmost spaciousness, and it would seem, that a special study has been made for the comfort of the When the passenger enters the staff, whose dnako are all equipped car all he has to do la to press the with individual telephones which button corresponding to the floor pinin block letters, and Chinese The words Safety Curtain," in can be connected to outside lines to which he wishes to travel and the characters, shall be painted on the through a private switchboard. The steel door on the landing and the safety curtain. The letters and furniture is all-steel, being light dur- safety rate in the cage will immedi- characters shall be not less than 12 able and fireproof. They have been ately close automatically. On ar inches in height, and shall be in supplied by the General Fireproof rival at the desired floor, the land central position in which they can ing Company of Youngstown, Ohio.ing door and gate will then auto be seen from all parts of the audi- through the local firm of Messrs.matically open without any exertion Dodwell & Co., who are also respon on the part of the passenger. This torium, and not less than three spector General of Police.

feet from the bottom of the safety sible for the elevator installation gate and door operator has only curtain. If it be desired to pince and the beautiful bronze railings just been put on the market and upon the safety curtain any adver round the mozzanine floor and on will be the first one to be installed tisement or decoration such adver-conditions the ground floor, and for the Teller's in the Far East. Here again the tisement or decoration shall be Authority may see fit to impose: Cages..

clevator and auxiliary equipment The Lifte.

are supplied by the Otis Elevator Painted upon the curtain itself Provided farther that, as regards Company, for whom Messrs. Dod. and shall not be within a distance all buildings erected before the of feet from any portion of the 31st day of December, 1931, exemp

cila. well & Co., are the local agents,

worda" Safety Curtain" or of the tion shall be deemed to have bean

Sir William Hornell arrived at Chinese characters. Az itt Mi granted ́ns aforesaid until the ex-

Mountain Lodgë. Exemption Clausspiration of not less than sice SATURDAY, July 18. Tho interior of the building is a

months notice in writing, signed Sir William Horne) loft Moun- The passenger elevator is operate study in marble, terrazo and bronze Subject as hereinafter provided by the Building Authority posted tais Lodge." during business hours by an attend work, with very effective lighting these regulations shall apply to all on the building and published in Lady Poer attended by Cant. ant and at other times, by means arrangements, concealed lighting buildings as aforesaid, whether the Gazette, that such building T.A.HI. Coltman A.D.O, opened the of a change-over switch, as an auto- being the features

already erected or hereafter to be not exempt from the said provisions Bazaar at the French Convent matic push button machine. The Extensive provisions for filing in erected: Provided that it shall be or such of them as may be specified Causeway Bay, held in support of cage is made of pressed steel by all-steel cabinets have been made lawful for the Building Authority in the notice.

the funds of the institution, reg the Tylor Company, with the latest on the mezzanine floor.

After consultation with the Chief The owner and the licenste of any His Excel.cacy the Governor and patent Otis safety gate. T The manager's and compradore's Officer of the Fire Brigade, to building as aforesaid in respect of Lady Poel, Accompanied by Mr. third elevator will alaitis,ba poffcare are at the front and back-exempt ans huliding fihwhich any dailure to complaclarang Da Santhy dand installed in the banking premises of the ground floor, respectively period or periods as he may think any provision of these regulations His Exellency ani poracha? - staif from the ground to the mozzanine The upper storeys of the now it from all or any of the provisions thall be proved to exist or la con building are occupied by Mesars of the regulations: Any such inne shall upon summary con Wilkinson & Grist, and the American exemotion may be subject to such viction be liable to a fine hot of Consulate...

(Continued on nexį Voltímn.) ceeding one thousand dollars.

The building is equipped with two Otin elevators, one for passenger service to all floors and one for the Bank only serving basement, ground and mezzanine floors,

floor and this will comprise the latest type of automatic equipment.

(Continued an next Column.)\=

Interior Decoration.

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