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HONG KONG SOCIETY FOR PROTECTION OF CHİLDREN

ANNUAL MEETING AT CATHEDRAL HALL

A YEAR OF STEADY PROGRESS

THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE HONG KONG SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF CHILDREN WAS HELD AT THE CATHEDRAL HALL YESTERDAY AFTERNOON. WHEN A LARGE

OF GATHERING

MEMBERS WAS PRESENT.

THE HON. SIR SHOUSON CHOW PRESIDED, AND WAS SUPPORTED AT THE PRESIDENT'S TABLE BY THE HÔN, MR. W. E. L SHENTON, HON, DA. S W. TẠO, HON. DR. R. H. KOTEWALL, HON; MR. T. N. CHAU. AND MR. T. M. HAZLERIGO.

PUBLIC INTEREST IN THE WORK

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THE PRESIDENT'S SPEECH

that the Society has for the first time had an organization sufficient The President, during the course ly large to cope with the more of his speech, said Ladies and urgent needs of the children-very Gentlemen:--Copies of the Annual necessary legislation namely, the Report of the Society have been in Juvenile Offenders Ordinance, the your hands for some days. This Industrial and Reformatory Report gives a detailed account of Schools' Ordinance and # new the Society's work during the past Factories and Workshops Ordin- year and it therefore does not seeinance, have been placed on the necessary for me to do more than speak briefly on some aspects of the Society's work.

In the first place I feel that I should express the Society's thanks to all those whose generous support has enabled it to carry on its work.

Financial Pozition,

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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1932.

we have received and the good work they are doing and we look for ward to welcoming the Silesian Father and their laudable effort in the interests of the youth of this Colony

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Much good works is being done by the Hospital and Clinic of the Chinese Sisters at Shanshaipo and, it has been one of our objects to assist them with Medical Stores and milk foods.

Step in Eight Direction.

WEDDING

MILLER; PUNCHEON

A very pretty wedding took place yesterday at St. Andrew's Church between Mr. Robert Millar of Banghree, Roswell, Midlothian," Beotland, and Miss Doris Pun cheon, daughter of Mr. J. Pun choon.

C.D.I. HONOURED

MR. REYNOLDS FETED AT

POLICE CLUB

SPLENDID RECORD

The Officers and men of the Hong Kong Police Force were strongly

The bride wore an early Vic represented at a dinner given last. torian gown of Ivory Blonde Ince night in the Police Recreation Club The opening of the Government in, floral design by Eunice." in honour of Chief. Detective In- Welfare Clinic in Lockhart Road The only ornament was A cameo apoctor Reynolds, who will be is a stop in the right direction and brooch. The veil of beautiful | shortly leaving on retirement for we hope to see, before long similar Brussels met, embroidered in oval home, clinics in other parts of Victoria design, was held in place by a

They Hon Mr. E. D. C. Welle, and at Kowloon. The use that is roronet of orange blow ms.

Inspector General of Police, Fre already being made of this Institu-

sided over the gathering. Others Miss Winifred Henderson and tion clearly indicates its necessity, and the appreciation it has met Miss Elsa Bell were the brides present included Mr. T. H. King Mr. T M. Hazlerigg, Mr. E. I maids and they were also dressed Wynne Jones, Mr. M. K. Lo, Mr. with by the poor people,

in Victorian style in love-in-the-F. H. Loseby, Mr. J. A. Fraser, Mr. Whybe-Smith," Mr. Major and Mr. Thomson.

The bride and bridesmaids car- ried Victorian posies of mixed towers and heather.

fewer girl.

Miss Joyce Crookdifle was the

Inestimable good work could, beinist blue, bluish pink, and Eau-de- done for the youth of this Colony nil embroidered organdie, if the importance of infant walfare could be brought home to the pro prietors of our Factories and Work shops. Special accommodation for the small children of the labourers during working hours would un- doubtedly save many lives and al- leviate much suffering. I believe it only requires a little propaganda in this direction to accomplish a great deal.

General unemployment will I feel certain cause us great concern in Statute Book-and most important the coming year and some manner, of all, the Government has estab|of Government organised relief will lished in Lockhart Road the first possibly be called for. What form official Infant Welfare Centre. The it should take is a matter for Goy Welfare Centre was established only ornment enquiry and careful con- seven months ago, but in that seven sideration. months there were three thousand six hundred and forty six atten. dances. No stronger evidence could he required that parents are most anxious to avail themselves of all facilities provided for obtaining treatment and advice for the benefit of their children.

Back Up the Government's Offer.

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The Rev. Walton Regers officist ed nad Mr. Leslie Calcraft was the

beat man.”

The bride was given away by her father, while 31rs, R. J. Goodman, was matron of honour. She was dressed in an ensemble of Edu-de- nil angel skin lace trimmed. with fur, with hai to tone.

Mr. Reynolds Service. In proposing the toast of Mr. Reynolds, the Hon, M., Wolle said that Mr. Reynolds had seen twenty- three years service in the Police Foros of Hong Kong. He thought that Mr. Reynolds' retirement was all too soon as Mr. Reynolds had a splendid record of service. Ha had attained the rank of Chief De- tective Inspector for one year and he thought Mr. Reynolds might well have held the post for a much longer time. It was quite true that A reception was Inter given at Mr. Reynolds had served in that. the Peninsula Hotel Hose Room to capacity for quite some time, but friends of the newly married | not as a substantive appointment. couple, who later left for Fanling Mr. Wolfe then referred to other for their houoymoon. The bride's going away dress was brown and beige ensemble with: hat and shoes to match.

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details of Mr. Reynolds' service and+|| mentioned that in 1913 Mr. Rey- nolds enlisted and went to the front and-returned to Hong Kong after Turning now to the accounts for The financial position of the

the war-a married man, BATAAN a few moments. They are satisfac Society has at times during the

tory so far as they go, but if we

In 1993, he joined the Criminal ear given the Executive Commit-

are to meet the increasing demand Tape, Mr. Wong Kwong Tin, best work. had been performed. Investigation Department where his tee cause for anxiety, and the So

that we find on all sides we shall Mr. Wong Mau Lam, M There were not many police officers ciely did in fact end its financial

require many more subscribers and Wong Tak Kwong, Miss Foon Yet who could count among their year with a defisit of over 84,000,00 "The infantile mortality rate a lot more donations. The Govern- Catherine Woo, M.BE.

achievement, thres commendations, on the year's working. It is, how among the children of the poor is ment have come forward with a

Executive Committee.--Chevalier; two special commendations and ever, very encouraging that we have terribly high. Probably not more genersus offer on a dollar for a. M. Alves, Mr. A. el Areulii, Dr. three medals (the 2nd, 3rd and 4th). received since the end of the fizan, Than Afty out of every hundred dollar basis and it behoves the com- R. A. de Castro Basto, Mr Blair, Mr. Wolle said that although the cial year three very substantial con- children. born survive the first year. munity to take up the challenge The Hon. Mr. J. P. Braga, Mr. work had fallen strenuously on Mr.. tributions which have more than The causes are over-crowding, lack and meet it in the spirit in which Chan Lim Pak, The Hon. Sir Reynolds during the past twelve wiped out the deficiency, I refer of sufficient and proper food, and it was made. "

Shouson Chow, Dr. A. L. J. Dovey,- months, it was a curious fact that to a gift of over 8500 from the ignorance in matters of hygiene and Hong Kong Universily Arta "As care of children. The Society is

In conclusion, as I shail shortly Mr. Ho Kom To Holmes, spesial commendations and a medal O.B.E. Mr. Mr. Reynolds should have got two sociation, a sum of 85,000 received doing its utmost to ensure that be relinquishing the Chairmanship Ho Kwong, Mrs. CR from the Directors of the Tun Wah every child receives sufficient and of the Executive Committee, Father D. Hourigan, Mr. J. Owen during the past two years. Hospital as part of the procends proper food and medical attention, should like to take his opportun Hughes, Dr. L. O. Hunter, Mr. Ip Mr. Reynolds had brought two of theatrical performances held at and Welfare Centres are the surest ity of thanking all the Officers of Fai Sui, Mr. Ip Lan Chuen. Dr. very big cases to book during the the Ko Shing Theatre and finally means of educating in matters of our Society for the useful and hard E. W. Kirk, The Hon. Dr. R. H. past year. One was a murder case sum of $3,340 which was realized hygiene and care of children. It is work which they have given us and Kotewall, C.M.G, Mrs. RH. and the other was the famous Fung by the dance held at the Hotel, hoped that when the Government the beneficial services they have Kotowall, My Lam Yam Chuen, case, which although not quite end- Cecil.

sees the success of the Lockhart rendered to the community. An Dr. Li Shu Fan, Mr. Li Yau Tsun, ed, was one in which judgment had Though the Society may at times Road Centre it will proceed to appreciation of the work done by C.B.B., Mr. Li Yik Mui, Mr. M. heen quite definitely given.

Honorary Becretary MK. Lo, Mr. G. P. de Martin, Mr. Wolfe than charged thes feel that its income is precarious establish further Centres in Wes our. and that there is no certainty of torn Hong Kong and in Kowloon. Haselrigg is well stated at the end M.B.E. Dr. A. McElney, Mr. J. gathering to drink to the health, being able to meet the year's ex-One may hope that by this means of our Report and to this expres la McPherson, Dr. E. M. Minett, long life and prosperity of Mr. Ry

there may be effected a substantial sion of our feelings I should like Mrs. Fred Mow "Fung, Mr. Ngan nolds, penditure, one cannot help feeling reduction in the infantile mortal: to add the names of the other Mem- Shing Kwan, Mra A. Nicholls, 'Mr. 'Reynolds' Reply. that the public of the Colony must

bers of our Honorary Secretarial Dr Phoon Beck Wah, The Hon. realize the importance of the Scity rate.

Staff, our Honorary Treasurers, our Sir Henry Pollock, KC., Lady Replying, Mr. Reynolds thanked ciety's work and will not turn a

Honorary Auditors and our In Pollock, Mr. J. T. Prior, Mr. E. his chief for all the good things that deaf ear to the needs of suffering

spectors.

M. Raymond, Mrs. Shenton, Miss had been said about him. children.

Shin Tak Hing, Mr. Tani Shau regard to my work, any success Hong, Mr. Tom Woon Tong, Mr.which might have come to mo, came Tang Shiu Kin, Mr. Tong Tut through the co-operation of the men Chuen, Miss Watts, Mr. J. M. on the staff and when I say men

I include the Chinése - branch" of“ Wong, Mr. Wong Kwong Tin

the Force. I think the work done Branches.--Eastern Hong Kong, Mr. W. N. Thomas Tan, Wes tern Hong Kong, Mr. T. M. Hazlerigg, Kowloon, Mr. F. H. Lobaby."

Honorary Ocers Thanked. In the second place I wish to thank the honorary officers of the Society upon whose gratuitous ser- vices the organization of the So- ciety's work depends....

Fight Against Disease, The problem of over-crowding is one which cannot well be dealt with I should also like to thank the by private enterprise or by any Members of the Executive Commit- charitable organization and it is tee for their advice and assistance hoped that during the coming year and the Members of the Medical the Government may give serious profession for the large amount consideration to the question of voluntary medical work they have dealing with the older and more done for the Society congested parts of the Colony. The

Lastly to all those who are in-

It is an interesting fact that the fight against disease, and particnterested in the lives of the little Chairman and Vice Chairman of larly against tuberculosis, is well children of this Colony, I commend the Executive Committee, and all nigh hopeless while the present to their careful perusal, our Re

Hon. Assistant General Secretary

Mrs. C. E. Holmes.

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by the Chinese staff is not always appreciated, especially when it is realised that 75 per cent of the crimes pass through their hands,"

law officers of the Crown for their Mr. Reynolds also thanked the

Funfailing help and advice on all oc- casions when their help, or advice

Referring

three of the Branch Honorary conditions of over-crowding con- port for the year and particular Hon Treasurers:-Mr. Li Hoi is sought, the the sporting ac

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Secretaries are members of the tinue. This is a matter which con- ly the specimen cases, legal profession, which seems to cors not only the poor but also indicate that lawyers are not quite the whole community-because con- the hard-hearted persons they are gested slums are generally believed to be.

And finally, I wish to pay & pub- lie fribute to the work of the So- ciety's Inspectors without whom no- thing could be achieved. Few pro- ple can realize the strain entailed by making the hundreds of super vision visits which are necessary if the Society's work is to be effec

tive.

Expansion of Society. You will have noticed in the Report that the Society's work has expanded greatly during the year and that it dealt with 881 freak

President: The Hon. Sir Shopson: Chow. -

I now move that the Report and Accounts. for the past year be? adopted, and in calling upon the Honourable Mr. Shenton to second this motion, I desire to express my thanks to him for his services as J. P. Braga, The Hon. Dr. R. I Vice-Presidents-The Hon. Mr. Chairman of the Executive Com- Kotewall, C.M.G., The Hon. Sir mittes during the past year. Mr Henry Pollock, K.C. The Hon. Mr. Shenton is a very buay men but W. E. L. Shenton, The Hon. Dr. despite heavy claims on his time he has been unfailing in his at-5. W. Teo, O.B.E. tention at the meetings of the Com mittee. (Applausa).

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CROWN LAND. SALES

THREE LOTS SOLD YESTERDAY,

Tung, Mr. P. E. Barker.

Sato I have great pleasure in second- Inspectors: - Misa

Wai tivities of the Police Recreation the breeding ing the report and accounts.

Sheung W. Hong Kong), Mrs. Club, Mr. Reynolds said that all places of disease and thus endanger

Porty (Kowloon). Miss Agnes things considered they were not so' On the motion of Dr. Tso the Anderson (E. Hong Kong), bad and on the whole they were everybody,

following office-bearers were re- Miss Tam (Kowloon), « elected.

doing very well. Messrs. Percy Seth and Fleming, In an extremely humourous. were re-elected auditors to the speech, Inspector Shaftain propos Society.

led the toast of the visitors and. MR. HAZLERIGG'S OFFICIAL coupled with it the name of Mr. Wynne-Jones. Inspector Shaftäin TITLE

made the gathering roar with laugh=" There is a recommendation that ter with his subtle pups on the should like to make to the incom.ames of the executive officers of

the Force, ing Executive Committee. Our Mr. Wynne Jones replied for the Honorary. Secretary, Mr. Hazlerigg guests and on their behelf wished Honorary Vice-Presidents:-Sir was not only the de facto founder, Reynolds many years of happy. Cecil Clementi, G.C.M.G., Mr. Wai. of our Society, but has been its retirement. cases as compared with 383 in the Mr. Shenton, in seconding the Shiu Pak, Miss G. A. Stephens Maring over inser I conside General Committee:Chevalier that the duties be performa call previous year. We have now three adoption of the report and balance J. M. Alves, Mr. A el Arculls, for more imposing, fitle than branches one for Western Hong sheet said.- Kong, one for Eastern Hong Kong

The Rev. L. Banchio, The Hon. Hunotary Beorbtary, In" England and age for Kowloon. The bran MR. W. E, L. SHENTON

Mr. J. P. Braga, Mr. J. D. Bush, the officer holding a similar post ches for Extern Hong Kong and

Mr. Chan Houng Pak, Mr. Chan in the Socery Which hát "the samÓ Kowloon were only started just The Hon. Mr. W. E. L. Shenton Lim Pak, The Hon. Mr. TN objects as ours is call the Dirée. before the beginning of the year said: The Hon. Sir Skouson Casu, The Hon. Sir Bhouson Chow, ton and 1 suggest that a similar but they have nevertheless dealt Chow, Ladies and Gentlemen, wh

Dr. A. L. Dovey, Mr. V. M. Gray: office should be created for Mr. with 224 and 274 cases respectively.

bam, Mr. T. M. Hazlerigg, M.C., Hazlerigg,nayan It is my privilege to-day to se- Bir Robert. Ho Tung, Mr. Ho Hom The recommendation was second- At the Crown Land Office yester So large a district as that cover- cand the Report and Accounts. It Tong, O.B.E., Mr. Ho Kwong, ed by Mr. Kotewall who said: - | day thron lots of land were sold by ed by the Kowloon branch is re is somewhat invidious for me, the Father D. Hourigan, Mr. Ho Sing I have pleasure în supporting the publjo auction. The first lot. Inland ally much too big for a single In- Chairman of the Executive Com Chau, Mr. J. Owen Hughes, Mr. recommendation. As a past Chair-Lot No. 1509 situsted no. Vik. Yard- spector to cope with but the lack mitteo, to assume this role, but as Hung Hing Kaw, Mr. Ip Jan man of the Executive Committon, Breet was sold to Mr. Iam Tak of funds prevents the Society from so much of the real, work has been Chuen, Dr. E. W. Kirk, The Hon. I know how valuable have been Mri Chi and Mrs. Lam Chan Shi of 31, subdividing this district. I do not done by our Honorary Secretaries Dr. B. H. Kotowall, C.M.G., Mrs. | Haslerigg's services to the Society Amoy Street, at the upset price of think that anyone who has con- and our Honorary Branch Secre- Kotowall, Mr. Kwok Bin Lau, Mr. Indeed, it is no exaggeration to $12,100. The land has, an ares, ol sidered the facts stated in the An- taries, I have little diffidence in Tam Woon Tong, Mr. Tang Shiu say that be ... - is - the ......... life 2,200 square feet and its annual nual Report-can for one moment doing so.........

Kin, Mr. Tong Yat Chuen, Mr. and soul of the Society, and rental is $40------------ doubt the need for the existence

The Ka Po The Hon. Dr. S. W. that to him more than to any other Jitusted at the junction of Po of the Society or the need for ex-au interesting one because of the Mr. Leung Pat Yu, Mr. Li Hoi good work the Society has done, and with an area of about 3,030 The year under review has been Tro, O.B.E., Mrs. BW T'o, member is due the credit of the Shin Street, and Shan Kwong Road, pansion of its work, and I would all found increase of gut fold of Tang, Mr., Li Jowson, Mr. Li and the wonderful progress it has square feet,, Inland Lot No. 3594 take this opportunity of appealing operations and by reason of the Yau to the public in general to give advance made by the Government gik Mui, Mr. M. E. Lo, Biting that he should be given considerable bidding Started at Tain, C.B.E., Mr. Lii made. It would therefore be but which was next, offered, attracted more financial support to the Bo- of this Colony in the realm of In Mr. F HaLowby DrA McElucy, acus more commensurate with the $12,190, the price de eventually ciety in order that the very fant Welfare legislation We hope Mr. McPherson, Dr. E. M. duties and responsibilities entrust raised by bids of $100 to 17,009 sary expansion may be effected. It soon to see the Juvenile Court sit inett, Mr. Mok Kon Sang, Mr. ed to him by the Commit is pleasant to obtain substantial

befora, it was knocked down to Mr. sums from theatrical performing and special accommodation for Fred Mow Fung, Mr. Ngan Shing Before the meeting

Mad Ming Pui, of the Bank of Can ancas-, and. ; the "like,

young offenders whilst on remand Kwan, Mr. Ng Wah, Dr. Phoon Secretary, M but The new Factory Legislation is Sec Wah, The Hon. Sir Henry thanked the members

ton Building, The annual rental for income from such sources

this lot is $60 precarious and there is a most -urgeni libed for a sure-hevonne-

annual subscribers. –

Sale Work Reviewed;

the

Pollock KO Lady: Pollock, Mr. their tribute to him, and

young

W step in the right direction and if

The Year has in adsense, been a red letter vdar in mintiers concern- ing child welfare. – One may maay

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We are much indebted to the 86

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sistance

Kowloon Inland Lot No.

Mr T. IL. R. Shaw, The Hon. Mr Besistance lent him by

whe knocked. WE. L. Benton, Miss. Shin Tak 2 N. Chon in the car ing out!

Yan: Cheung, of. 52, Vill EN Thomas Tam, The Rev. R.The [Hing, The Rev. Dean Swann, Mr. | his se01 ial duties.

for $91,9001: Thé, upate than

4** The Vote $18,

Fill situate of thin Sir-Shouson Chow for Ne Fond-bod presiding at the

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