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THE CONTE ROSSO PASSENGERS

Interviews With Four Celebrities

MRS. PEARL BUCK'S NEW BOOK

The a.s. Conte Rosso which arrised in the Colony at daylight brought with her a "precioua cargo" for amongst the passengers were Sir Harry Macgowan, a director of the Imperial Chemicals, Ltd, Dr. Rajchmann, who was recently appointed as technical China, Mr. Hahbullal Khan, the newly adviser by the League of Nations to appointed Afghan Minister to Tokyo, and. Mrs. Pearl Buck, the well-known authoresa.

Dr. Rajehmann

Mrs. Pearl Back

M Pearl Buck was on deck when approached by our representative. She said she had had a very enjoyable holiday, ten months in America and three months in Europe. She was, China which she described as her home, however, very glad to get back to and said she was now working on a book which will probably be given the title of "Patriots." Buck said she hoped to do a book on her "own people," who according to her are like everybody else, "from an outward point."

Dr. Rajchmann is on his way to Shanghai and Yanking to join the other experts appointed by the League and already in China to help the Government in matters relating to public health, the construction of roads, irrigation agriculture, sericully ture and civil service, with a view to coordinating their activities,

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, OCTOBER 23 1933. THE UNIVERSITY UNION OUR SCOUTS AND

Coming-Of-Age Celebration

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GUIDES

Entertained At Mountain Lodge

One of the the most important Clark, Hon. Treasurer, and Mr. A His Excellency the Governor and functions for Hong Kong Univer- 8. Tuxford, Hon. Secretary. The sity this year will be the Coming- Vice-Presidents were Sir Charles Lady Peel gave, a'tea party at thair of-Age Celebration of the Union Eliot, Prof. C."A. Middleton-Smith,

suminer residence. on October 18,

"Mountain H.E. Sir William Sir Kai Ho Kai and the Rev. w. Lodge," The Peak, to the Boy and Lady Peel have kindly con- H. Hewitt.

Scouts and Girl Guides in Hong sented to attend the ceremony at

When the Union was Arst form. Kong, when a very enjoyable time 4.30 p.m., when Lady Peel will ed, there was no club-house. In was spent by all present. unfurl the Union Flag (specially 1919, as a result of the untiring

The "made for the qccasion) in front of efforts of Sir Charles Eliot (then "Mountain Lodge" and the grounds hill-aider surrounding the University Main Building. Vice-Chancellor) and Dr. Francis presented a busy and happy scene Twenty-one Chinese "cracker Clark, the present Union Building as the scouts and guides played: bombs will be fired. The Vice- was erected. The opening-cere- their games before fanning a square will then deliver a speech, which Governor, Bir Reginald Stubbs. Chancellor, Sir William Hornell, mony was performed by HE the up the lawns of the house to be will be followed by an address by

addressed by His Excellency. ths Chairman of the Union, Mr. Lam Kow Cheong. Souvenirs in

the form of tie-pins, will be dis- tributed to all the undergraduates present. After this, Mrs.

Sit Harry McGowan

Sir Harry McGowan, K.B.E, is Chairman of Imperial Chemical Industries, Sir Harry was former. on the staff of Nobel's Explosives Company. During the war, Nobel's were responsible for the supplies of Dr. Rajchmann gavn a Daily Press and Sir Harry, as a result of his vast quantities of high explosives representative an interview, and re-work, received the K.B.E. in 1918, terring to his appointment, said that when he was the Chairman of the China had been co-operating with the League of Nations since 1929 in con-

dompany. nexion with reconstruction and techni cal development.

Sir Harry has always been a be liever in rationalisation of indus- ence with Nobel's be realised that try and as a result of his experi it would benefit both the industry the various interests in the explo- and the consumers to amalgamate

PHOTOGRAPHIC ÉXHIBITION. At 5 pm that day, Dr. RH Kotowall, C.M.G. will open the International Photographic Exhibi- tion, held under the auspices of conjunction with the Union 21st the Varsity Photographie Club and

displayed in the Union Assembly

Anniversary. The exhibits will be

Room

At 5.30 p.m. 3 group-photograph of the distinguished guests, mem- bers of the University Staff, Past Presidents and Hon. Secretaries of the Union, and members of the Union, will be taken in front of the Main Building: "

From 9 p.m, to 2 a.m. the Anni- the Great Hall of the University versary Dance will take place in (by kind permission of the Vice- Orchestra will play throughout. Chancellor). The Peninsula Hotel

and Lady Peel will probably be pre- sent."

RECENT IMPROVEMENTS..»

The writer was very much im

and more books have been added alities were found amongst them.

There have been recent

pressed by the friendly spirit that Im-prevailed amongst the scouts and provements to the Union," More guides for members of all nation. to the Jordan Memorial Library yet they were just like one large, (founded in 1822 by Sir Paul happy family. Chater in minory of the late Dr.

The Assistant Commissioner, the costing about 81,500, has recently charge of the "parade." and just G. P. Jordan). A new Unlan Office Rev. G. T. Waldegrave, was in been completed, and an extension of the right and the left wings of the Union Building will be effected cost at least $18,000. sometime next year; and this will

UNION MAGAZINE.

before tea was served, His Excel- lency" addressed the gathering. Sir William Peel said that it was one of the rules of scouting to do a Rood act day and he would do his by not indicting a long speech on the boys and girls. He was very Union Magazine (edited by Mr. R. turn out and he congratulated the A special anniversary issue of the glad to see such a representative Woolley) will be published a few boys and girls on their smart ap- days before the anniversary. It is pearance. Scouting and expected to be one of the best was an excellent thing and His Ex- numbers produced.

Guiding cellency added that he was glad to: ase the boys and girls in Hong Movement in their small way. Kong keeping alive the spirit of the

OFFICE-BEARERS.

for 1933 are as follows:-

The office-bearers of the Union

K.B.E, KOMG.

Patron-HE, Sir William Peel.

The Chinese Government askel the League at the beginning of the current summer to continue colinboration in the fature and the League then ap pointed a special China committee comprising the President of the Lengue rives industry. This he did in 1919 It is learnt that H.E Sir Wuljam. Mr. T. H. R. Shaw.

In connection with the Anniver- sary, the Vice-Chancellor has kind- graduates on October 17. ly granted a holiday to the 'under-

EARLY HISTORY.

Council representatives of Chinn, Great when he was responsible for the Britain, Italy, Germany, France, formation of Nobel Industries Czecho Slovakia, Spain and Norway to Limited, of which he became Chair- this end. This committee was to actman and which was a ouly when requested to do so by the various large explosives concerns merger of Chinese Government.

In 1926 in co-operation with the "There are as present in China," Dr.late Lord Melchett, then: Sir Alfred Rajchmann said, "quite a number of Moud, he formed Imperial Chemi Experts sent out by the League at the Industries Limited, which was request of the Government to help in the amalgamation of the joint in-lished on October 16, 1912.

The University Union was estab- various spheres of public activity such terests of Brunner Mond and Com-

HE as public health, construction of roads, pany, Nabe! Industries, the United K.C.M.G.. was President. Mr. T. the Governor, sir. F. H. May irrigation, agriculture and the form of Alkali Civil Service. The Chinese Govern Dyestu Corporation..

Company, and British

H. Mathewman was elected Chair- ment then considered it advisable to t ask.the League to send to China ala world wide trade, and Imperial

These concerns already enjoyed man of the Council, Dr. Francis

technical officer who would coordinate Chemical Industries now comprises

the work of these various experts and to set as technical liaison officer be tween the Chinese National Economy Council and the technical organisers of the League, In July of this year this China Committee meet in Paris appointed me as technical delegate."

over forty constituent and associat- ed companies. The Company owns about ninety factories and employs approximately 40,000 workers in the British Empire. On the death of Lord Melchett in December 1930 Sir Harry became Chairman.

liever in international co-opera- Sir Harry has always been a be

Asked if he thought the League ha lost face over the South American and Manchurian troubles, Dr. Rajehmanation, and is a great traveller hav- said he had nothing to say as he was interested solely in the technical side Dr. Rejchmann also declined to say anything regaring the reported Japanese opposition to his appoint

Dent.

The Afghan Minister

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Bir. Hahbullal Khan, in a short in terview, with our representative said that the main reason for his appoint ment to Japan was the increase in trade between the two countries. Hit.

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ing paid about fifty visits to Ca nada and the United States, sev

India, Palestine and Egypt.

He

CHANCE TO SEE 'H.M. SHIPS

Programme For Navy Day

On Navy Day,

October

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Kwok Slu Lau, Sir Shou-son Chow, Hornell, Dr. R. H. Kotewall, Mr. Hon. Vice-Presidents-Sir W. W.

Chairman-Mr. Lam How Cheong. Hon. Secretary-Mr. W. B. Fin- nigan.

CANTON SWATOW

RAILWAY

Question Of Raising

Capital

The Coming-of-Age Celebration is under the management of the: Popular Hon. Secretary. Mr. E. H. Ong.

All plans and specifications for The Union has at present about the reorganization of the Canton- 400 members, and is mothering Swatow Railway, have been certified more than eight afiliated clubs by the Canton Provincial Govern- the Hockey Club, the Athletic Club, start on the works are good. and societies (the Cricket Club, ment, and the prospects of an early the Football Club, the Tennis Club, the Swimming Club, etc.).

PEPPER THROWN Ex Comm ter to raise t

IN EYES

According to the latest Informa tion. the Canton-Swatow Railway Administration has decided to hald a meeting in Canton to select an necessary capital for the railway.

It is also reported that survey of the proposed route has already been started, but owing to the great distance between Canton and Swa-

Attempt To Rob Mr. tow, this work must take three

Samy

eral visits to South Africa and he the Dockyard will be thrown op-

Mr. A. R. M. Samy, of the China Light and Power Co. Ltd., appear. has also been to South America. Last, en to the public. from 1.30 p.m.

ed as complainant before Mr. winter he made a

tour through until 6 p.m., and

Schofield at Central magistracy on time residents will have a chance Hin and Lau Hing were charged Saturday when two Chinese Lin of inspecting the different types with attempted robbery with of naval craft, and watching an

vio: aerial display. while, children; lence. will find everything to them football ground,

in an amusement park which is to be laid out on the

is new paying a visit to China and 1 t Wednesday will proceed to Shanghai, where he will remain for about three weeks.

From Shanghai he will return to England via America, being away in all about three months.

amuse

The Arst half of the programme will comprise Crossing the Line. on the West Wall east; destroyers

on

11

months time to complete.

FIRE ON S.S. HUNAN

Outbreak Occurred. On Saturday Night

arst threatened to be of a serious An outbreak of fire which at

nature occurred on the 4.3. Hunan, shortly after 8pm on Saturday' night.

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In addition to his chairmanship herto, most of Afghanistan's trade of Imperial Chemical Industries with Japan passed through India Sir Harry is ais a Director of the party," but of late negotiations bad | Midland Bank, General Motors action, in the Basin; a Höwi- the stairs. Complainant, who was Deck was damaged.. The cause” of

whern local firmos acted as a "third

and -International

been direct and that recessitated a Corporation representative of his fountry in Japan Nickel Company.

tzer display an the Football Ground. An aircraft display will take place during the tea interval, Following tea a display will be given by the pipers from the 9th.

Sub-Inspector Melloth aid that complainant was going home Friday with his salary in his, poo water Police Launch and the No. On hearing the radio alarm, the ket and met the first defendant Fire Float immediately turned on the landing of his house.

The first accused threw pepper in arrival the fire was extinguished.

out, and a few minutes after their his eyes and the second came up

It is reported that only No. 1 blinded for a few moments, shouted are still unknown. and both the men ran away. Lau Hing was caught by some passers by and later, on his information, the first defendant was arrested.

The Magistrate convicted and labour.

TWO P.I. MINES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TO be played by the bands at 8.3 passed sentence of six months hard

TO PAY P.1,200,000

Benguet, Balatoc

£5,000 POST

(Special Air-Mali Service)

London, Sept. 12. A man who left a church elemen tary school to begia a business career at the age of 13 to be the Manila, Sept. 28.

manager of the new Milk Market Dividends amounting to 30 cen- ing Board. He is Mr. Sydney Fos- tavos per share, or P1,200,000, will ler, general manager of the Lon be paid by the Benguet Consolidat don Co-operative Society for the ed and Balatoc" Mining companies i last nine years. on September 30. These correspond

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Cinema performances are take place in the Dockyard Garage, and naval divers will be seen at work at the North-east corner of the Basin The amuse- ment park will include an aerial. railway, Aunt Ballies, chutes and a general playground,

SMALL BOY DROWNED

Distressing Incident At ·

Tai Koo Pier

of his comrades at the Tal Koo While swimming with a number Pler at about 3.30 p.m. on Satur day, a small boy, age 14, named Yip Taun Lal of No. 37, Feking Road, Kowloon, let floor; got into difficulties and was drowned.

It is said that none of his com-

was sufficiently

from Swatow on Wednesday and anchored at Buoy No. 5, West Point. Her cargoes consisted of suger and sundry goods.

The vessel arrived in Hong Kong

CHINA COPPER FACTORY Chinese Workman Injured By Machine

While working in the China Copper Factory at Causeway Bay, Whitefield Street, on Saturday Chinese workman named Kong Tai afternoon, shortly after 1 o'clock, aį

was injured accidently by a press- ing-machine.

Vessels which will be open for inspection, will be HMS. Eagle, HMS, Suffolk; six destroyers, one or two submarines and one of the river gunboats. While the public

The other workmen who saw the are waiting to go on board talks

accident,, at once ran up to stop Mr. "Foster was appointed to his on the submarine will be given by to the third quarter of this year.new post, which carries & salary one of the officers."

the machine,, so it was fortunate Benguet Consolidated sharehold, rising from £5,000 to £7,500 a year,

Teas will be served aboard the "panions

that only three Angers of his left ers will receive P600,000 while Ba- it a meeting of the board in Len Tamar and the Eagle and other swimmer to help him and they

good hand were lost. latoc shareholders will receive an don yesterday. He expects to be places in the Yard."

The victim was then conveyed" equal amount, The divided rate gin his duties not later than Oct. 1.

were only able to raise the alarm. to the Government Civil Hospital authorized for Balatoe for the

Music will be provided by mili- Now 47, Mr. Foster joined the tary bande on the football ground just passing by, heard the call and condition.

A Chinese boatman, who was for treatment in an unconscious third quarter is the same as that co-operative movement thirty-three and on the Dockyard wall in the immediately dived into the water for the second quarter when P600, years ago as a junior clerk at Sit-south-east corner of the basin, the to save the child, but was too 000 was share to be paid on Septing-bourne, During the last few band of HMS, Suffolk on the late. Lember 30.

weeks he has been acting as chair- Tamar, the band of HMS, Ber So far Benguet has paid Pl, per man of the distributors commit-wick at the head of the dry dock share or P2,000,000 while Balatoc tee which is negotiating prices with and of H.M.B. Eagle in the hang- has paid P.70 per share or P1,000, the Milk Marketing Board. He ar 000 Baiatoc paid 40 centavos per has now resigned that position. share on March 31 on 1,000,000 It is estimated that the board of Bhares making a total payment of which Mr. Foster, is now manager P400,000, paid to its shareholders, will deal with an annual; milk pro

Benguet, on the other hand, will|duction of 1,000,000,000 gallons. suffer a reduction. Twice this year

Benguet paid dividends at the rate

of 30 centavos per share, as com Fargo Bank in San Francisco. pared with the 30 centavos per A Judge John W. Haussermann, pre- stock dividend of 100 per cent was aident and general manager of the declared and issued: May On Benguet Consolidated and Balatoe June 30 this company paid 30 cen mining interests, recently cabled to tavos per share on 2,009,000 shares, the treasury department in Wash- or a total payment" of P600,000.

ington requesting permission to sell The smaller dividend authorized this bullion at the world price for: Benguet Consolidated for the The board of directors decided to third quarter is due to the delay reduce the third quarter's divid in the tale of its gold bullion which, ende pending the grant of the de is beld in storage in the Wells aired permit.

ILLEGAL POSSESSION : OF

A PISTOL

Shatin Man Remanded.

Arrested in the Shatin district, while in possession of an unlicensed automatic pistol, a, Chinese, des cribed as an unemployed, was charged on Saturday morning

Defendant said that the pistol was given to him by a friend who asked him to participate in a robbery at Shamshulpo

A remand for enquiries to be made about the defendant was

granted,

A FAN TAN DEN

Raided In Western Market

A Chinese named Ngan Taau, who has been running a fan tan den in the Western Market-Dis- trict was fined $50, or one month in default, when he appeared: be- fore, Mr. Balfour in the Central Police Court on Saturday morn inget

A number of gamblers were also arrested, but none appeared and in consequence hind their bails of each estreated A sum of $4.25 picked up from the table was placed in the Poor Box

An order for the confiscation of the gambling Implements was also

made.

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FOR WEEK, ENDING 23rd

SEPTEMBER. -

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Bombay Calcutta

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Plague.

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