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Aberdeen Industrial School

OFFICIALLY OPENED BY HIS

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EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR

The Aberdeen · Industrial School was officially opened by His Excellency the Governor Sir William Peel KCMG., KBE yesterday afternoon in the presence of a large and distinguish- ed gathering-

The Institution which has been built to accommodale 300 poor boys is à large and striking structure and ideally situated, And the work of the Committee and the generous support given ̧ well deserved the glowing tributes paid by His Excellency. The management of the school has been entrusted to the Salesian Fathers.

On their arrival, Sir William and Lady Peel, accompanied by Capt. Walter, A.D.C. were met by the Hon. Mr. N. L. Smith, chairman of the Committee, and after His Excellency had open- ed the gate, the party proceeded to the Hallifax Hall amidst the firing of a long string of crackers.

A Striking Structure

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27, 1935EN

CORRESPONDENCE

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A Correction

THE CHINESE

VERSION

Of "Cleopatra"

A Chinese theatrical perform÷ ance, sponsored by the Chinese

A GOOD YEAR REPORTED

Chinese Estates Meeting

twelfth

"The

ordinary yearly meeting of the Chinese, Estates, Ltd, was held yesterday afternoon In the fifth floor of China Build- with Mr. Leung Kwal Tin in the chair.

(To the Editor of the “Hour Koor Company of the Hong Kong Fo-

Dally Pres")

lice Reserve, will be given at the ----..--

King's Theatre on Thursday' the 28th March at 9.30 p.m. for the purpose of raising funds for then Chinese Company. His Excellency Sir William and Lady Peel have consented to honour the perform ance with their presence.

Mr. M Tze.. Tsang and Miss Tam Lan Hing, leading players of the Chinese stage, have generous-

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In his report the chairman said

that despite a year of bad business and depression, better earnings were shown, which revealed the soundness of the position of the company.

Sir, In some of the local papers during the past week, reference has been made to the seamen strike on the Pacine Coast and statements have been made to the *ffect that the sa "President Jefferson" of the American Mail Line has been tied up due to a Etrike of seamen on that vessel.

Supporting the chairman - were Will you please run specially volunteered to stage a Chinese

called item in your newspaper displaying play

the following directors: Hon. Mr. Bewitching us prominently as possible the fact Queen". which is an adaptation of R. E. Kotewall, Messrs. Li Yau that the American Mail Line sa the glamorous picture "Cleopatra." Chuen. Foo Yick Pang, Lau Tuk "President Jeferson" was not de-All the players will appear in ani-Po, and Fung Ping Fan (Secretary) layed due to strike or any other clent Chinese costumes, and the reason and that that vessel will play, as portrayed by these ar arrive in Hong Kong on schedule | tists will form a delightful con- on Friday, April 5, and will also trast to the film. Mr. Mar and sail from Hong Kong on schedule Miss Tam are well known for their at 6 p.th. on Saturday, April 8. dramatic ability and a thoroughly

this announcement will be much

Your giving prominent space to enjoyable evening is assured.-

appreqiated to offset the misin formation contained in certain of newspapers on this subject.-Yours

money and personal effort the thanks of the Colony are due.

Government Help

have opened today will not in any way interfere with the ac- tivities of those bodies which I have mentioned,

In the carrying out of this scheme there have been many dif ficulties to be overcome. The Gov- ernment of Hong Kong however. with the approval of the Secretary of State, generously gave the site to be used under suitable restric- tions; it further promised an an- nual grant and has made an ar

J. W. MORRIS, Passenger Agerit Dollar Steamship Lines and

-American Mail Line......... Hong Kong, March 26.

The Young Idea

[To the Editor, "Hong Kong.

Among those present were Hon Sir Thomas and Lady Southorn, Sir Robert and Lady Clara Ho Tung, Sir William Horneil, Lady

There are various activities car- Shenton and Miss Yvonne Shen-ried on in the Colony on behalf ton, His Lordship Bishop Valtor of young childrer by such bodies, ta, Sir Henry and Lady Pollock,

to mention only a few, Hon. Mr. and Mrs. N. L. Smith, Society

As the for the Protection Hon. Dr. and Mrs. R. H. Kotewall, Children, the Playgrounds Asso-faithfully, Mr. M. K. Lo. Hon. Dr. W. B. A. elation, the St. John Ambulance Modre, Mr. and Mrs. A. N. Mac- Brigade and the St. Louis Indus- Fadyen, Mr. and Mrs. Q. A. A trial School but the work conten- MacFadyen, Mr. Li Yau Tsun, Fa-plated in the Institution which I ther Byrne, Bro, Claude. Bro. Almar, Dr. Päster, Rev. H. R. Wells,, Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Lo, Mr. Li Tse Fong, Rev. Stewart, Mr. and Mra. J Ow Hughes. Prof. C. A. Mid- dieton-Smith, Prof. W. Brown, Prof. L. Forster, Mr. Peter Sin, ME W. L Handyside, Father Spada. Mr. Tam Woon Tong, "Mr. Tang Shiu Kin, Mr. Mok Hon Sang. Mr. J. Ralston, Father Gal- lagher, Mr. W. Schofield, Mr. T. S. Whyte-Smith, Mr. Ho Kom TODE. Mr. Philip Goçkehin. Mr. Sum Eak Ming. Mr. Ng Wah. Mr. and Mrs. Wynne-Jones. Mr. W. H. B. Lee. Mr. D. Burlingham, Mr. Ip Lan Chuen, Miss K. Wood, Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Prior. Mr. Li Yick Mui, Mr. and Mrs. Wong Kwong Tin Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Raymond: Mr. Wong Ping Sun, Hon. M. TN. Chau. Mr. I. 'N, Chau, Mr. Tṣe Ka. Fo. Dr. and Mrs. J. E. Dovey. Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Hazlerigg. Mrs Kennedy-Skipton, Mr. and Mrs. EL. Crapnell, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Franks, Mrs. H.BL. "Dowbiggin,

The management of such an and Miss Dowbiggin, Mr. H. Gip-Institution is no mean task and perich, Dr. Li Shu Fan-Mr. D. W.

It is most fortunate that we have Tratman, Mr. and Mrs. G. F. de in the Salesian Fathers "a body Martin, Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Sayer. which has had great

rangement by which it will pay $135 a year for each of the boys admitted at its request up to a limited number. Subscribers have been granted a right to nominate a certain number of boys. Further payments will be made by Govern- ment in respect of boys which are sent here under the law relating to juvenile offenders. I need hard-.

Daily Press "1

Sir--It has been brought to my notice that the posters advertising the performance of the play by the `A.D.C. give the prices of the seats tion the 34 seats upstairs. I much as $3, $2 and $1 and do not men- regret this error and hope that none of your readers have been misled.

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The Chinese Company The Chinese Company has been in existence for a number of years. It forms a useful auxiliary to the Police Force and is the largest and one of the most efficient contin- gents of the Police Reserve...

rt from the issue of uniforms and equipment by the Government the Chinese Company is an en- tirely, self supporting Unit, and it is hoped that the public will res- pond in great numbers to its pre- sent campaign for raising funds." It will be recalled that a similar performance was staged at the King's Theatre last year which proved to be a tremendous spe- cess. The present performance promises, to surpass that of last year in every" way.

King's Theatre

Tickets can be booked at the 1935. It is understood that a large on 27th March

number of seats have already been reserved, and to avoid disappoint- early booking is recom-

As an experiment the prices of ment, the seats for the production of mended.

"Fresh Fields " were reduced on the first two nights by making the circle $3' and the stalls $2.50. This experiment was

not however a success and the Committee there- fore decided on the present occa-

ly stress the fact that the school will be of immense assistance in the carrying out of such legislasion to revert to the original prices.

tion,

perience

Mr. and Mrs. 9. V. Boxer, Mr. Ns of such work and which has will- Wah, Mr. Ngan Shiu Kwan:

On the platform were His Ex-ingly offered its services in this

cellency Sir William Peel, Hon Mr. N. L. Smith, Sir Robert Ho Tung, Hon. Dr. R. H. Kotewall, Mr. M. K. Lo, Mr. Peter Si. Mr. LI Yau Tsun, Rev. Brags, Mr. Ng

matter.

The Work of John Bosco.

Yours faithfully,

E. S. C, BROOKE, Hon. Sec. Hong Kong, Amateur Dramatic Club,

Hong Kong. March 28.

social life both in the St. Lauti į such

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CASTLE PEAK PIRACY

Jury To Inspect Junk

The case against Chan Cho (25). Họ Wing {22} and Kwok Kan El all of whom are charged with the

and the following shareholders: Messrs. Reginald Fung. Li Ngoi. Li Cheung. Li Ngok, Cheng Yuk, Leung Ting Kal and Mek Han.

Directors

CHAIRMAN'S SPEECH The chairman sald Gentlemen,—As the report of the and statement of ac- counts have been in your hands for the prescribed period, I will, with your permission, take them as read.

The net profit for the year, after providing for Reserve for Depre-' ciation on China Buildings ($30,- 000), Bad and Doubtful Debts, ($14,000), and Directors and Audl-; tors Fees, and other expenses, is $18,844,43 which, added to the $317,319.74 brought forward from last account, makes a total of $435,964.08.

The net profit, as compared with that of the previous year, shows an Increase of $35,891.03. This reveals the soundness of our position, in

spite of the depression. All the

and shops on the ground floor nearly all the office rooms on the upper floors, with the exception of

the roof and a small number of

rooms are let. I am sure that all shareholders cannot but regard this as satisfactory. Your direc- tors are effecting retrenchments wherever possible, so that overhead expenses may be reduced to a minimum.

Increased Dividends There have ́already been three payments of interim dividends of $2 each per share, amounting in all to $6. Your directors are now pleased to recommend the pay- ment of a final dividend of $3 per share, making a total of $5 per share for the year, as compared with $8 for last year. This final dividend will absorb 349,500. The reasons for this increase in divi- dend are, first, the low rate of in- terest paid by the banks on cash deposits; secondly, the absence of funds; and thirdis, the existing profitable employment of surplus

which exists between the boys and They have already shown their their teachers. It is therefore aalleged murder of Chan Tal Ld on ability to deal with this side of matter for congratulation that a junk at Castle Peak on Janu- Industrial, School in Hong Kong direct and manage this new In-Chief Justice, Mr. Justice A. D. A a body has undertaken to ary 15 was continued before the and in the Industrial School car- stitution and we need have no tear MacGregor, at the Criminal Bes-financial stringency which has in-

The that under its abie ried on by them in Macao.

management|sions yesterday. Salesian the School will prove a great auc- Fathers on behalf of young boys merits the greatest admiration. The body was founded by John

work

Wah and Mr. E. M. Hazelund.

The band of the St. Louis In- dustrial School rendered selections before and after the proceedings.

After the Hon. Mr. Smith had extended a welcome to His. Ex- cellency and Lady Peel and the guests, Blr. William Peel, address- Bosco ing the gather said:

HIS EXCELLENCY

done by the

cess.

Fine Building

This is a ane building and re- flects the greatest credit on both the architect Mr. Hazeland the contractor, Cheong Hing, and Messrs. Vannini and Co. who have carried out the terrazzo work

In the course of yesterday's hearing His Lordship drew the at- tention of the jury to the fact that there had been more discre- pancies than one usually met in a month in a court of justice.

A Correction

duced your directors to pay, 88: large à return to shareholders as the position of the Company per- mits. I trust that this policy will meet with your approval,

After payment of the final divi- dend, there will be a balance of $287,484.08, which your Directors propose, with your concurrence, to carry forward to new account.

I now beg to move that the

Mr. Fraser, Assistant Attorney General, drew the attention of the I regard it as a great privilege jury to a mis-statement in the re- to have been permitted to open port of the previous day's pro- Directors Report and Statement of this School to-day before my final ceedings when Kwok Kan-hi was Account as presented be adopted. departure from the Colony and I stated to have told the police: when, the motion has been second- ah it every success in carrying "I did not do it. We went there ed, I shall be pleased to answer out a work of such

undoubted to

rob." The actual statement any questions that may be put to benent. (Applause).

made by Kwok Kan-hi was: "Ime.. did not do it I went to his place to work."

who named it after its patron Saint Francis of Sales, Bishop of Geneva. When I went an leave in 1932 my friend Father Mr. Smith, Ladles and Gentle- | Bernardini presented to me a copy men,-It gives me great pleasure of the Life of Bleased John formally to open to-day the Aber- Bosco. I read fe during my voyage deen Industrial School

across the Pacific and found it full the es- tablishment of which marks a not-

of romance and interest from the able and important addition to beginning to the end. The work the social structure of Hong Kong. of John Bosco received recognition, The pamphlet which has been though perhaps somewhat tardily, Issued sets out a short history of in his being canonized fast Easter Speaking in Chinese, Mr. La Yau

and he is now known as Saint Taun expressed thanks to the Go Jolin Bosco. Of humble origin heernment and to successive Becre was undoubtedly one of the great-taries for Chinese Affairs for their of the 18th century and the value practical help. est social workers and reformers | encouragement, guidance and

the Institution.

Those Chinese

gentlemen who as long ago as 1921 initiated the idea of such a school

of his work is evidenced by the

fact that it is now being carried. out in many climes and commitries.

HOW THE SCHEME WAS "MOUTED"

·

Cross-examined by Mr. Leo D'Almada, inr, representing Ho wing, Leung Kam, wife of the dead. man, agreed there were a number of junks anchored in their vicinity on the "night of the attack. She The Hon. Dr. Kotewall then gave saw several men on board and was

how the actieme was originated. | them. He said.

to assist young boys of the poorer classes to be trained to earn an honest livelihood are to be con- gratulated on their long vision and their happy appreciation of the He showed a great knowledge and needs of the Colony. Although the sympathy with those whom he set a brief history of the building and certain that Ho Wing was one of suggestion was first made four- teen years ago, various factors led out to help. to some delay in carrying out the scheme. The leaders of the Chin- ese community, with that generos: ity of which the Colony has had so many proofs, have now suc-

Mr. Reginald Fung seconded the report and accounts which was carried unanimously.

j.

"OTHER" BUSINESS Under the Articles of Association pf the Ping-fan and Leung Ting-kal re

Company, Messrs. Pang

tire as Directors, but offer them- selves for re-election.

Proposed by Mr. Foo Yick Pang and seconded by Hon. Mr. Kote- Leung Ting-kai were re-elected wall, Mesars. Fung "Ping-fan and Directors of the Company for the ensuing year.

Proposed by Mr. Li Yau Chuen Kal, Mr. Li Tung was re-elected and seconded by Mr. Leung Ting

Auditor of the Company at a ze¬ muneration of $55 per

Dividend warrants are now ready and may be had on application at the Secretary's omce.

Teachers And Students.

In reply to Mr. W. N. Thomas Cardinal Bourne in a preface to

Thirteen, years ago, on a quiet Tam, for the third accused, wit the life to which I have just re- September afternoon. when I was ness agreed that she did not men ferred, stressed St. John Bosco's having tea with Mr. Li Yau Tsun tion Kwok Kan-hi's name to the view of the relations which shottid and the late Mr. Fung Ping Shan, police because I was not asked exist between teachers and taught, they casually mentioned to me a for it. She was quite sure, how ceeded in bringing the scheme to superiors and subjects, masters scheme for the establishment of ever, that he was one of the men completion and we see to-day the and pupils, in school or college.or an Industrial School for poor who attacked the junk. result of their efforts.

seminery.

the previous Counsel drew attention to Cardinal Bourne, to children, which in Where so much generosity has quote his own words, stated that year they had placed before the statement of the first accused been shown it is perhaps invidious "St. John Bosco rightly held an Secretary for Chinese Affairs but which, whilst incriminating him- to select any names for special extreme abhorrence of the spirit of which had to be abandoned be self, did not mention Kwok Kan- praise but I think that I may be aloofness, of keeping at a distance, cause of the fear that, like the be suggested that his client permitted to pay a tribute in of exaggerated dignity, which Piper of Hamlin, it might attract was never on the junk. particular to Mr. Li Yau-tsun who sometimes on principle, sometimes from the length and breadth of

Discrepancies has identified himself with this from thoughtlessness, at times South China millions of children, During re-examination, Mr. Mc-one usually met in a month in a scheme and worked hard for its from pure selfishness, makes su for whose accommodation no in- Nell, representing Chan Cho, in court of justice. completion in addition to giving a periors and masters almost inac. dustrial school in the world would terrupted to say that his sub- Sergt. Davies, of the Water Po- generous donation and Sir Robertcessible to those whose training be large enough. An idea flashed mission to the Court would be that lice, gave evidence of his examina- Ho Tung who, after promising and formation God has entrusted across my mind that the dificulty the Crown witness had been en- tion of the attacked - junk on $100,000 on the condition that the to them

could be surmounted by the im-tirely discredited by the many con January 16. sum of $300,000 was first collected I have no hesitation in saying position of & residential qualinen tradictions in her evidence generously agreed to forego that that this view is reflected in the tion Bo strongly did the scheme His Lordship said he would be that condition and paid his hand-teaching of the Balesian Fathers appeal to me that I offered to bound to ask the jury whether, as some contribution at a time when of to-day. From what I have seen Place my Idea before Mr. E R. reasonable persons, they would pay it was urgently needed. To both of the St. Louis Industrial School Baillfax, who was then Secretary any regard to the witness's on these gentlemen and to all the I have been greatly struck by the for Chinese Affairs; and, to our dence at all. There had been more others who have. assisted with sympathy and understanding (Continued on Page 11) discrepancies that morning than

after further evidence was given the case was adjourned tih taur morning when the jury and his Lordship will inspect Sunk on which the crime was seld, to have been committe

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