1935-01-29 — Page 7

THE SILVER JUBILEE

PROGRAMME

Parade And City Illumination Among Suggestions

A Naval and Military Review in the morning, a Church ser- vice and a public meeting during the day in the course, of and at which loyal resolutions should be passed, a Garden Party at Government House, and the illumination of the whole city of Victoria and Kowloon at night, are some of the proposed features of the celebration of the Silver Jubilee Committee which met on- Monday last to discuss Hong Kong's programme for May 6.

Besides the arrangements mentioned above special functions are to be held in local schools while the Scouts are also prepar- Ing a programme in ci inection with the Jubilee.

COLLECTION FOR LOCAL CHARITY

The minutes of the meeting. It was decided that the pos- which have been forwarded to us sibilities of exhibiting in local i by the Hon. Colonial Secretary,rinemas В cinematograph fim

read as follows:-

specially appropriate to the occa- The first meeting of the Silverston be explored. It was further Jubilee Committee was held in the decided that a small sub-committee Council Chamber on January 21 at be formed to consider the feasibi- 5.30 p.m.

lity of naming some place or build- ing in memory of the Silver Jubliee. The meeting then proceeded to elect the following sub-committees with power to co-opt other mem- bers as follows:-

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Present

The Honourable the Colonial Secretary (Chairman). The Hon. Sir W. E. L. Shenton, Ku (Vice- Chairman): The Commodore-ti- Charge, Capt. 3. D. Milne, repre- senting Brigadier H. G. Seth-Smith, DS.O., The Ecn. the Secretary for Chinese Afairs. The Hon. the

Review The Commodore-in-Charge, Bri- gadier H. G. Seth Smith, D.S.O. Squadron Leader C. R. Keary,

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, JANUARY 29, 1935.

NEW BLOCK OF CORRESPONDENCE THE HONG KONG

HOUSES

Hon. Mr. N. L. Smith

Lays Foundation

The foundation store of a block of twenty houses, which The Tung Wah Hospital will be putting up. near the main hospital,' was laid yesterday by the Hon. Mr. N. L. Smith.

The Hon. Mr. T. S. Chau, Mr. Kwok Slu Lau, Mr. Ng Wah Mr. Lau Ping Chal (chairman) were amongst the large gathering pre- Mr. Lau, in a brief speech, welcomed Mr. N. L. Smith, and re- counted briefly the circumstances leading to the building of the new houses.

sent.

[All letters 'intended for publica- tìùn must be 'accompanied by the name and address of the writer, not bar idence of good faith, ED.] far publication, unless so desired,

(To the Editor, "Hong Kong

TI Daily Press"">

"NUR JEHAN''

BUILDER"

Enterprising Local Publication

จ

We have just received a copy A new and enterprising bublica- ton, The Hong Kong Builder" an illustrated quarterly devoted to dustry in Hong Kong and South the interests of the building in-

China

sar,-*ine light of the world" is the we tur Jenau or id deened at the Amtumora Theatre Indian-Englis Laiking

picture

"The Hong Kong Bullder" should on Sunday morning. As ng is fill a long-felt want in the Colony the mist Indian Engusa picture as not only does it co-ordinate snown' in this side, it nas", atıracı-

the various activities of the local ea a fairly good audience of air-industry but contains full and ferent communities. Although the pertinent information thereon. Ladian film industry is in its in- A substantial, portion of the The Hon: Mr. N. L. Smith, after fancy. It is quite creditable to the new quarterly's 72 pages is de- laying the foundation stone, sald:-

ever increasing progressive ten-voted to articles of local and top- I feel it a great honour that Idency displayed. by Miss Vimla, cal Interest, not only to the ar should have been asked to-day to who is the daughter of an Indian chitect and contractor but to the lay the foundation stone of the merchant at Calcutta and a gra- erdmary resident who wishes to twenty houses which will be erectduate of Calcutta University keep informed of the Colony's ed on the site made available by Miss Vimia has been selected progress. For example, we find a the building of the new hospital for this part by the producers review of the work on the Shing building last year.

after a considerable publicity for Mun Dam up to the end of last Mr. Lau and his fellow Directors the right type of person and final year. The article is obviously choice of selection has contributed by, one of the engin- have had a dificult year, perhaps by the the most difficult year in the his been given to Miss Vimia by the eers and is graphically illustrated. tory of the Hospitals, with rents Press and Public in admiration of Other articles are written on the from their property falling and her ready wit, duent expression, development of Kowloon as With voluntary contributions re- makeup and pose. The producers European residential area, mo- duced by the depression; and I of the film donated about Rs 10 dernity in structures and the

new cross-harbour pipe line. should like to take this opportun-000 in appreciation of her per- ity of thanking them for thefection in the roll of "Nur Jehan" Courageous manner in which they to enable her to make a trip to have faced "those difficulties and the London Studios. used every endeavour to maintain There are many indications to

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Mr. A. G. Hewitt, the well- known local architect, in a retro- spect, reviews 25 years develop- ment in Hong Kong and Kowloon,

article on the control of white- arts in Hong Kong. a subject of vital interest to all local house- holders and owrers.

Director of Public Works, The HoR. RAF., The Commandant, Hons the traditional independence of the prove the fact that this would be while another authority has an

Sir H. E. Pollack, Kt KC, LL.D The Hon. the Inspr. Gen, of Poilce, The Hon. Mr. R. H. Kotewall. C.M.G., LL.D., The Hon. Mr. J. P. Braga. The Hon. Mr. S. W. T'80, OBE.. EL.D., The Hon. Mr. C. G. S Mackle, The Hon. Mr. Chau Tsun Nin. The Hon. Mr. W. H. Bell, Squadron Leader C. R. Keary R.A.F.. The Vice-Chancellor, Uni- versity of Hong Kong, The Director of Education, The Commandant. Hong Kong Volunteer Defence Corps.. The District Omcer, North, The District Officer, South, His Majesty's Trade Commissioner and Commercial Secretary for South China, The Canadian Government Trade Commissioner (Mr. K. F. Noble acting), Mr, A. el Arcuill, Mr. L. C. F. Bellamy, Dr. G. D. R. Black. O.B.E.. V.D., Mr. J. D. Butcher, Mr. Leo. d'Alma e Castro. Mr, E Cock, M.B.E, Mr. S. H. Dodwell, Mr. K. E. Greig, The Reverend N. V. Halward, Mr. Ho Kom Tong. O.B.E, Sir Robert Ho Tung, Kt, LLD,, Mr. W. J..Keswick, Mr. Li Yau Tsun, C.B.E., Major C. M. Manners, O.B.E., The Reverend E. G. Powell, Mr. A. L. Shields, The Reverend Father Spada, The Very Reverend A Swann, Mr. J. H. Taggart, Mr. S. T. Williamson, and Mr. B. Wylle,

His Excellency the Governor has been pleased to add the names of the following gentlemen to the Gen. "Committee: The Commanding Officer, Hong Kong Naval Volun- teer Force, Mr. A. Hicks, Mr. D. W. Munton, Lt.-Cal. H. L. Murrow and Mr. D. C. Wilson."

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Kong Volunteer Defence Corps, The Commanding Officer, Hong Kong Naval Volunteer. Force.

Illuminations and Fireworks

The Hon. Sir W. E. L. Shenton.

Kt. (Chairman).

Commodore-

·Afloat: — The Charge, The Hon. the Harbour Master, The Hon. the Inspector General of Police, The Hon. Mr. J. J. Paterson, The Hon. Mr. C. G. S. Mackle, The Hon. Mr. T. N. Chau, Mr. E. Cock, M.B.E, Mr. D. Drum- mond, Mr. K. E. Greig, Mr. W. Keswick, Mr. S. T. Williamson.

Ashore: The Hon, the Director of Public Works, The Hon. the Inspector General of Police. The Hon. Mr. R. H. Katewall, CMG.. LLD., The Hon. Mr. S. W. Ts'o. O.B.E., LL.D., The Hon."Mr. C. G. S..

nera, O.B.E., Mr. A. Morris, Mr. A, L. Shields, Mr. D. W. Munton.

Daylight Decorations

Hospitals. I understand that there is now the possibility of some help from public funds to tide over this emergency and., I hope that the coming year will see a return to the prosperity of the past.

not the last picture to emerge from India in tre English dia- logue, and the outside world wil have more to communicatė to there, in the will power of the Indian womanhood, their culture and refinement through this new

At such a time it might seem rash for the Directors to under-avenue of stardom. take fresh building schemes, but

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Two contributions, one on real! estate investment in Hong Kong and the other on real estate and rurrency fluctuation, are of spec-| This story itself is another re-al interest to the investor. It is explained in the articles why there is a tendency for property to re-. turn to a par value in spite of peculiar local influences.

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the building which we have just flection of the virtues of a just left may be expected to be a Emperor who reigned in the four- definitely profitable venture and I teenth century over his people mend any such endeavour to in-dren. Another aspect, in this pic- am sure the community will com- Just as a father did over his chil-

The directory and catalogue crease substantially the Hospital's ture is that the producers have section of the magazine is of endowment.

given great consideration to the paramount interest to the local I should like to add my apprecia perfection of every detail in the building industry "Besides detall- tion of the generosity of the Hos-scenery by having selected various ed. lists of architects, real estate pital's architect.

places lin different parts of firms and property owners, there

the

There remains nothing more for Northern India to give absolute is a comprehensive catalogue of me to say except again to thank satisfaction to those who seek building materials obtained in Mr. Lau Fing-chai and his Dirac-curiously in the ancient art of In-Hong Kong, together with tors för, the honour they have dode dia and its holy atmosphere manufacturers and their local re- me to-day and all those present

The Public would greatly appresentatives: This should consti- for their support. I hope that the preciate if those people who are tute a great boon to the trade both

Mackle. The Vice-Chancellor, Uni- versity of HK, Mr. A. el Arculli, Mr. L. C. F. Bellamy, Mr. J. D. But- cher, Mr. Leo. d'Almada e Castro, Mr. K. E. Greig. Major G. M. Man-coming year will see the houses responsible for having brought from the contractors' and import- over the way filled with contented this picture will be good enough erst point of view. Local impor- tenants who pay their rent regu- to show this picture once more inters have taken, full advantages

of these directories with the re larly and the grey clouds of to. Hong Kong, as I understand ade- day will soon be dispelled by sun-quate publicity was not given as suit that "The Hong Kong Build- shine. (Applause).

it ought to be, to enable the local er" is a complete professional and cinema fans' to patronize,

trade journal, an importers' direc- Yours, etc.,

tory, a builders' guide and a very Interesting periodical to the -OF- dinary resident. It is a welcome addition to the Colony's publica- tions

DEATH PRESUMED

At the Supreme Court yesterday His Honour the Chief Justice, Mr.

The Hon. Sir H. E. Pollock, K., K.C. LLD., The Hon. Mr, W. H. Bell, The Vice-Chancellor, University of Hong Kong, Mr. L. C. F. Bellamy, Mr. Leo. d'Almada e Castro, Mr. K. Cock, MB.E, Mr.-S. H. Dodwell, Mr. Ho Kom Tong, O.B.E., Sir Robert Ho Ting, K., LID., Mr. Li Yau Tsun, C.B.E., Major C. MAD.A. MacGregor made an order Manners, O.B.E., Mr. A. Morris, Mr. K. F. Noble (acting for the Cana dian Government Trade Commis- stoner), Mr. J. Owen Hughes, Mr. J. E. Taggart.

empowering the trustee to presume the death of Wong Kum Cheung as from May 15, 1911 and to dis- tribute the estate involved accord- ingly.

V. 8. O. SINGHAM. Hong Kong, January 28.

AUSTRALIANS MARRIED

Allen- Mulholland

Public Meeting and Addresses

Mr. H. G. Sheldon, instructed by The Hon. the Colonial Secretary,

Mr. W. Keith Robinson, of Messrs. The Hon. Bir W. E. L. Shenton, K., Te'o and Hodgson, represented the The Hon. Sir H. E. Pollock, K, petitioner, Mr. Wong Wai Hung, Australian readers took place on An event of much interest, Lo KC., LLD., The Hon. Sir Shousen and said the application arose Monday morning, when Miss Flor- Chow, Kt., LLD., The Hon. Mr. R. from the disappearance of a beno-ence K. Mullholland became the H. Kotewall, CM.G.. LL.D., Theficiary of an estate, and the con- wife of Mr. Theodore H. 8. Allen sequent hold-up of the distribuat the Registrar's Office, Hong tion of the estate by the trustee Kong. executor, Wong Wal-hung

The Chairman addressed the meeting after referring to His Majesty's wishes regarding the "scope of the celebrations suggested the following programme as a basis of discussion and invited farther "suggestions from those present.

On Monday, May 6 in the morn→ ing there might be a review of the Naval and Military Forces includ- Hon. Mr. J. P. Braga, The Vice- ing the Volunteer Forces, an om-Chancellor, University of Hong cial service in the Cathedral, and Kong, His Majesty's Trade Com- a meeting, open to the public at tissioner and Commercial Becre- which loyal resolutions should be tary for South China, The Cana passed.

dian Government Trade. Commis- stoner, Mr. V. M. Grayburn. Mr.-8. T. Williamson.

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In the afternoon of the same day His Excellency proposed to give a Garden Party Government House. It was further suggested that each school should organize a treat for its scholars that after-

noon.

City Illumination

Church Services The Hon. Sir W. E. L. Shenton, Kt., The Reverend E. G. Powell, The Reverend Father Spada, The Very Reverend A. Swann.- Schools The Director of Education, The Hon. Mr. S. W. Te'o, OBE, LLD., | Mr. A. el Arculli, Dr. G. D. R. Black, OBE, V.D., The Reverend E. G. Powell, The Reverend Father

In the evening the City of Vic toria, Kowloon, the harbour and the hillside should be illuminated. 14litary hands should be asked to play in Hong Kong and Kowloon. There should also be la display of Spada fireworks. The Boy Scouts and Girl Guides have arranged for a Jamborally to be held on May 8.

A motion that the public meet ing should take the form of an assembly or the Executive and Legislative Councils together with the Judges Jocal Justices of the Peace in the Council Chamber or other suitable building was put to the meeting and passed.

Publicity The Hon. Mr. T. N. Chau, His Majesty's Trade Commissioner and Commercial Secretary for South China, Mr. A. L. Shields Mr. E, Wylie,

· Chinese: Festivities The Hon, the Secretary for Chi- nese Affairs (Chairman), The Hon. Sir Shouson Chow, Et., LLD, The Hon. Mr. R. H. Kotowall, CMG LLD, The Hon. Mr. S. W. To OBE LLD, The Hon. Mr. T N. Chat, Mr. Ho Kom Tong, OBE Str Robert Ho Tung, Kt, LLD,, Mr. Li Yau Tsun, CB.E..

Wong Kum-cheung had lived with the executor until May, 1911. when he ran away and all efforts to trace him had been unsuccess ful during the ensuing 23 years.

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Officer, North, The District Officer, South, Mr. A. el Arculli, Mr. Leo. d'Almada e Castro, Mr. S. H. Dod well, Mr. Li Yau Tsun, C.B.E., Mr. A. Morris, Mr. A. L. Shields, Mr. B. Wyle.

Scouts The Reverend N. V. Halward...... Territories and Islands The District Officer, North, The District Officer, South

Executive' The Hon, the Colonial Secretary (Chairman), Chairman of all Sub- Committees, The Hon. Mr. R. H. Kotowall, CMG, LLD

NAVAL DETAILS DUE

Arrival Next Week

to arrive in the Colony on the s.8. Details for the China Fleet due.

Aeneas on February 5 are as fol- The bride is the daughter of an low-Lieut. H. Chapman (HMS. old Australian family who have Parthian), Lieut. A. F. Collett been "squalters for many years, (HMS. Otua), Sub. Lt. H. Winter while the bride-groom's father (HMS. Medway), Sub, Lieut. J. E. now deceased, was & prominenta. Grace (HMS, Phoenix), Sub. Australian merchant. He himself Lieut. A A Mowbray (HMS. is well-known to Australla and Medway) and Wt. Eng. E. P. 6. engineer New Guinea us au aeronautica! Granated (HMS. Kent) UK The sloop Lowestoft is due to Contrary to the normal custom, arrive in the Colony on February the couple were entertained before 15, and in addition to her comple- the wedding on HMS. Tamar by ment of officers and men will the best man, Lt. Beach Thomas bring out Lient. R. T. Tripp R.N., and champagne and biscuits (HMS: Herald) and Wt. Enz E were consumed with avidity................

Tickle (HMS. Medway), VES After the ceremony, the recep- On board the troopship Somer- tion was enthusiastically held at setshire will be Lieut. (E) BR. Watsors, and afterwards at the Faunthorpe" (EM. S. Rainbow), Hong Kong Hotel. It was a small Sub. Lent. T. B. J. D. Butler. but select gathering including (HMS.. Pandura), Lieut A. Ken- Mr. and Mrs Murray. Lt Watkinsnett. (HMS, Medway) who will RN. Mr Jeff Lanumert, Miss join their respective ships-at- Yvonne Shenton, and others. Singapore Lieut. J. Cochrane

The bride and bridegroom are (HMB. Bruce), Bub, Lieut. (ELN. Farther business included the staying for a few Cays in Kow, P. Draper (AMS. Cornwall), Sub following suggestions from Honour loon, and are then proceeding to Lieut. R. Andrewes (HMS. Ber- able Members--

New Onirea on the 88. "Treder- wick) who will join their ships at That care should be taken to und bring all the foreign communities. in the Colony into the celebrations" by invitation.

The Hon Mr. J. P. Braga mug- gested that the proceedings of the meeting be broadcast through the Colony. It was decided to examine the possibilities of this proposɛL

The Hon. Sir W. EL. Shenton,

Publie. Subscriptions 25 es Kt, proposed that a subscription The Hon. Sir W, E. L Shenton, limited to sums not exceeding one Et (Chairman); The Commodore dollar be collected from the com-ir-Charge, Brigadier HG. Beth munity, the proceeds to be devoted Smith, D80, Squadron Leader C.part in the official celebrations to a local charity to be nominated R Keary, RAF The Hon. Mr R

- CHINESE WEDDING That the question of incorporat Ing certain nor-military organiza Two well-know tions in the Review, be referred to les wer unite the Review Bub-Committee.

Mr. Capt JD. Milne Brigadier H. G. Beth Smi

ending U Pek Ma D80friend stated that military hands taking fertained at the

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would be provided free of charge. The

by His Majesty. The motion was H. Kotewall, OMG, LLD, The The meeting terminated at 6.80 Wing Dassed.

Hon, Mr. T. N. Chan, The District p.m.

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Details who will arrive in the Colony on ta Barpedon will be Chinese famil- Wt Eng TG Nicholls (HMB when Odin), Lieut. Comdr. A. B. Russell Miss (EMS Duchess), Lieut. Comdr. aber of NL Dwane (HMS. Diamond)

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