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ADDRESS OF FAREWELL

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To His Excellency The Governor

On Tuesday next, May 14, at 5.30 p.m. punctually in the Great Hall of the Joiversity, an address of farewell to His Excellency the Governor, on behalf of the com- munity generally will be read by the Senior Uncaicial Member, the Honourable"Bir Henry Pollock, K.C., after which a farewell address on behalf of the Chinese Community will be read (in the absence through illness of the Honourable Bir Shou-Son Chow) by, the Hon- -ourable Mr. R, H. Kotewall, C.MO.,

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His Excellency the Governor will reply to bath, those "addresses and the proceedings will then terminate.

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As the function is a public one, all who wish to attend, including ladies, are invited.

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, MAY 10, 1935.

NEW HEADQUARTERS OPENED

Tribute To The Governor

MR. CHAU MAN CHI'S GENEROSITY

The official opening of the St. John Ambulance Association and Brigade Head- quarters, situated at Tai Hang Road, which was erected mainly through the generosity of Mr. Chau Man Chi and his family in memory of his father, Mr. Chau Yue Teng, was performed by His Excellency, the Governor, Sir William Peel yesterday in the pre- sence of a large and distinguished gathering.

In the course of the function, His Excellency and Lady Peel were presented with a beautiful Screen on which was written, in Chinese, a stirring tribute to their in terest to the Brigade, including the following inscription "Generous is Your Excel- leney, And kind is Lady Peel."

APPEAL FOR MORE SUPPORT

In addition to His Excellency the Governor and Lady Peel, those present included the Hon Bir

It will greatly facilitate the seat- | Thomas Southern and. Lady Sou- ing arrangements if those desiring thorn, Capt. Walter, „A.D.C., ́Sir to be present will kindly arrive be-Robert Ho Tung, Bishop H. Val- fore 5.15 p.m.

torta, Hon. Mr. R. M. Henderson

Lounge suits will be worn.

that the following telegram has been received from the Secretary

Mr. Kwak Si Lau

Mr, Fong Kong Un

250 250

Mr. Ho Kom Tony

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100

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"Mr. Mok Kon Sang

Mr. Ng Wah

Mã Châu Tung Sang ..... Mr. Ngan Shing Kwan ... Mr. H. S. Mok

20 Further assistance is needed to complete the equipment.

the memory of my late father, Chau Yue Teng, who during his Hfe time as a member of the Fin- ance Committee was familiar with the activities of the St. John Am- 50bulance Association and Brigade, of which he was a great admirer and Mrs. Henderson, Hon. Mr. R.

and a most ardent supporter. " H. Kotewall, Hon. Str William

Of the usefulness of the Bt. John Shenton and Miss Shànton, Hon.

New Territory health centres, dis- Mr. T. N. Chau, Hon. Mr. G, R. The promise of the money for pensaries and clinics, and of the A communique, issued from Gov-Sayer, Colonel H. B. L. Dowbiggin the erection of the structure neces-benefits which they would confer

and Miss Dowbiggin, Mr. Chau Mansitated the securing of a site and on the villagers there, he was deep ernment House last evening states

Chi, Mr. A. Morris, Mr. Ngan Shing in this connection mainly throughly convinced, and on more than one Kwan Mr. Ne Wah, Mr. Wong the personal Influence and interest occasion expressed the hope and Kwong Tin, Mr. Tang Shlu. Kin. which Your Excellency has always wish that the work inaugurated Mr. and Mrs. T. 4. Mitchell, Dr. D. taken in this organisation the would not be permitted to langu- valuable piece of ground on which | ish. As you will recollect he was passed at the meeting on May 6 Valentine, Dr. Arthur Woo, Dr.

Ma Luk, Dr. Li Shu Fan, Rev. Fr. we stand was granted by Govern- one of the early subscribers to the expressing the loyalty and . con-

G. Byrne, Dr. W. B.. A. Moore, Dr.ment-a total area of 18.720 sq. Kam Tin Centre. gratulations of the inhabitants of the Colony of Hong Kong to HiL S. Shin, M Scalange-Teissier, teet. Majesty The King on the occasion of his Silver Jubilee have been laid before His Majesty, who desires that an expression of his sincere appreciation and thanks may be conveyed to the people of the

•Colony for their loyal message.”“

of State for the Colonies.

The terms of the resolution

Mr. Mok Kon Sang, Mr. P. K. Kwok, Mr. D. H. Burlingham, Mrs. E. Cock, Mrs. Dovey, Mrs. Gubbay. Miss A Steele, Mrs., Ingram, Mr. E. M. Raymond, Mr. A. el Arculi, Mr. H. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Rum- 8. Wong. Mr. and Mrs. Stafford

Jahn, Mrs. G. F. Hole, Mrs. R Langley, Mr. Kwok Yan, Mr. J. Ral ston, Mr. Chan Tung Bang, Mr. Ip Lan Chuen, Mr. Sito Chung and other officers of the St. John's Ambulance Brigade

we are under a deep obligation to your Excellency for the very gracious and sympathetic con- cideration you have invariably extended to the St. John Organisa- ffon.i

Nor must we forget to record the services rendered by Hon Sir William Shenton, the Hon. Director of Public Works, Mr. Ip Lan Chuen, Mr. Ho Kom Tong, Mr. Fung Kong Yuen and MTang Shiu Ki

It was to give effect to the desire thus voiced that induced me to guarantee the cost of the erection of this building.

OBITUARY

Mr. F. A. Britton

A wide circle of friends, both European and Chinese, will hear with deep regret the news of the death, suddenly, in England of Mr. F..A. Britton M.A., the well-known Hong Kong Schoolmaster on May 3rd. Before proceeding on «leave on leave in July last, Mr. Britton was Acting Warden of St. Stephen's College, Stanley. He was only 46 years of aES. The deepest ayı- pathy will be expressed to Mrs. Britton, the four daughters and all the Family in England,

Mr. Britton was educated 21 Bradford Grammar School and at the Queen's College, Oxford where he was a Science Scholär. Be was one of a small group of College friends who decided to devote their lives to Christian work. Es himself "met Archdeacon Bärnet. Warden of St. Stephen's Collège, Hong Kong at Oxford and agreed to join the College, Staff imme diately after taking his Degree in | 1912. -

UTMOST EFFICIENCY

During his twenty-three years on the Staff of St. Stephen's Col- lege. Mr. Britton has endeared himself to successive generations of Chinese Students. As House faster and Form Master he com- bined the strictest discipline with the utmost efficiency "as a teacher. Outside the class-room

he dis- played a surprising versatility. He Was, a brilliant violinist, a good planist, a good artist and an all- round sportsman. All his gifts

he devoted to, his students." Thus he" trained and conducted a splendid school Orchestra which gave a public concert in 1933. He contributed to the school Art Club; frequently edited the school Ma gazine; and was an ideal Sports Master. Mary distinctions in PLEA FOR SUPPORT

the Hong Kong University Matri Eitherto, the St John organisa-

culation examinations attest. his tion in this Colony had no fixed professional skil in teaching home, and in providing this Head-Science and Mathematics, and in quarter House I believe that I am particular Physics and Geometry. making for the greater efficiency But most of all will his Students of our Hong Kong Bection and. I remember his Scripture lessons, prophesy, preparing others to sup-his strikingly original addresses at port and supplement the greatest Sunday Services and the discus- humanitarian work in the world sons he used to hold in his study the relief of pain and subering, or as the motto of the, Order expresses

on Sunday mornings.

Owing to the fact that a large

It "For the Service of Humanity." number of people have expressed | rival by members of the Finance | Châu Man Chí" a communication- This cannot be performed, with a desire to see the "Dragon Dis- Committee, Viec-Patrons, Mr. A. was received from Ländon very re-out financial and moral sup play again, those responsible for Morris, Director of Ambulance, dently to the effect that His port of the populace, and I think the arrangements are staging a Hon. Sir William Shenton and Staff Majesty the King, Sovereign Head I may be excused when I plead for

to-night Officers of the Brigade.

of the Order of St. John, on the greater support in the future for A guard of honour, composing or recommendation of 13

the Grand this most laudable undertaking. members of the Brigade, was form-Prior His Royal Highness the Duke (Applause.) ed along the route leading to the of Connaught and Strathearn, has building, while the band of the been pleased to appoint Mr. Chau Brigade rendered pleasing selec-Man Chi to the rank of Officer tions throughout the proceedings.

DRAGON DISPLAY,

show at when promised.

TO-NIGHT

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G first class show

Admission is by tickets which are being sold at $1.10 and 50 cents and these may be obtainable from the Clover Flower Shop.

It is stated that after deducting expenses incurred the proceeds will be devoted to charity.

ITALY'S AIR SURPRISE

Big Scheme For Next Year

Speaking on the Air Estimates, Gen. Valle, Under Secretary for Aviation, pold an" applauding Chamber that the six-years' plan for building up a strong air force would be reduced to three years.

The European situation is too serious, and the storm clouds on the horizon too black for delay,”. he said.

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His Excellency and Lady. Peel, who were accompanied by Capt. R. F. Walter, A.D.C, were met on ar-

MR. MORRIS'S SPEECH

The

the

party gathered in. pavilion where Mr. Morris, the Director of Ambulance, said:-

I do not propose tiring you with a long address, but a few remarks relative to the events which have led up to to-day's function may prove of some little interest.

The preliminary move towards the erection of this building 'dates back to 1884, when the first re corded examination in First Aid under the auspices of the St. John Ambulance Association" in Hong Kong was held,

Progress was slow and a 8t. John A existed from that year to 1916 for the purposes or lectures and

the subsequent examinations in First Ald. Home Nursing and Hygleue.

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It is a matter of slacere regret that Mr. Ho Rom Tong is unable to be present at'to-day's function,

In recognition of the gift of Mr.

(Associate) of the Venerable Order. A similar distinction has been conferred upon Mr. Tang Shiu Kin. Chairman of the Finance Com- zaittee, for the many services rendered.

I wish to direct the attention of all present to the North East corner where, as a foundation stone, is in- corporated a stone (a relic of Old London) taken from one of the stairways at St John's Gate. Clarkenwell, the Headquarters of our organisation.

MANY YEARS OF WANDERING

St. John's Gate dates back to

1130 and it requires no great might of the imagination to live again in those stirring times.

I do not propose to say anything about the building: that will speak for itself, and after His Excellency has formally declared the Head- quarters open, and unveiled the portrait of Mr. Chau Tue Teng to whose memory the building is erected, you are invited to walk In 1916 the formation of a St. round and see for yourselves. John Brigade, which was then" I have refrained from allusion to organised accelerated the move-the Brigade: this was dealt with ment, which has culminated in the materialisation of this fine build

advance towards

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During the financial year 1936- "37 Italy's air force would be equipped with a series of powerful swift aircraft costing about ing. £17,200,000. Bombers capable of In August, 1833 there occurred a carrying 3,3001b.

of munitions, further with a cruising range of 1,300 realisation of what hitherto had miles, a celling of 26,000ft, and a been a dream when Mr. Chan Man speed of over 200 mp.h., would be. Chi to commemorate the numerous ready shortly,

acts of benevolence and charity of his father, the late Mr. Chau Yus Tang, who during his lifetime was morally and financially, especially one of our most ardent supporters

of our New Territory ellates, in consultation with his family, very Den, Valle was of the opinion generously decided to donate the that fast bombing machines were magnificent sum of $70,000 for the easily the best for strategic re erection of this Headquarter Build- connoltring, and fighting machines ing. with seating for two men could touch 310 mph. Beveral types

entire an

aver 270

Very soon, too, squadron capable of mp.h would be completed. Re- connoltring ; machines were also being built.

for

GOVERNMENT HELP

Mr. Chau then presented His Excellency with a Key to open the building, after which the party ad- journed to the hall where His Ex- cellency unvelled the portrait of the late Mr. Chau Yue Teng.

GOVERNOR'S SPEECH After this had been done, His Excellency "said:--

Mr. Britton was left as a widow- er with a small, daughter (Sonia) in 1921. He later married Muriel Sells BA of St. Stephen's Ghris College. Mia. Britton and the four daughters are at present in Eng- land at "Cotswold," Linkfield Street, Redhill, Surrey. Mr. Brit- ton was on furlough and, was ex- pected to

to returned shortly St. Stephen's College. He WRS known to have been recently in a low state of health, but the pre- sent news is as unexpected as it the is sad. The cable is from London Office of the Church Mis- sionary Society, and it has ap- parently been delayed in despatch owing to the Jubilee. Mr. Britton had only recently become a Star | missionary of the Church Mission- gry Society.

H.E. THE GOVERNOR.

Commissioner Morris, Ladies and Gentlemen.-It is a great pleasure READY SENSE OF HUMOUS to me to-day to open the new

Much might be written of Mr. Headquarters of the St. John Am-Britton's Character. New Stu bulance Association in Hong Kong. dents quickly found that under a The evening's programme is a long serious

at and my remarke will be very

brief.

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expression lay

a ready

sense of humour a heart of sym- pathy, and a deep, capacity for friendship. The esprit de corps at

Lay Chun Sin Sang" and his St. Stephen's owes much to "Bor

inquence aniong genera

I have had an opportunity on a number of occasions or paying well-deserved tributes to the work of the Association and have little steady have this last opportunity before new to say. I am glad however to tons of his student-friends, many

will recall the of whom leaving Hong Kong of again re- of one of his favourite hymns cording my high appreciation of "And death itself cannot unbind the work done. It is deserving of

Their happy brotherhood." the greatest praise.

words

R. E. Macdougall

F.

News has just been received in the Colony of the death at CHas- -

The Association has been special- fortunate in two matters calling for special congratulation during very fully by Your Excellency at

the last few months. First, Mr. the Annual Inspection in March.

Morris, who might well. have re- In conclusion, on behalf of our tired to well-earned leisure at Organisation. I must express the Home, has made up his mind to re- greatest satisfaction on possessing main on here and devote his time zow on 7th Aprß after a long our own building, after many years to the work of the Association. It ness of Robert Ernest Macdougall, of wandering under Mr. Ralphs a very unselfish of him and the Jardine, Matheson & Co., Ltd He was a member of the star of our organisation was controlled Association is to be congratulated from Queen's College, next from on retaining his services. the arriving in the East in 1911 and Education Office, and since 1930 other matter is the completion of retiring in 1933 owing to it health. from King's College, and from June this new Headquarters which may Nearly all his time in the East 1934 from Ning Yeung Terrace.

be said to have put the crown on was spent in Hong Kong where made many friends who will deeply regret his passing,

I look forward to improvement Mr. Morrie's labours. Its erection

in the membership and efficiency has been rendered possible through of our Association and Brigade.

the generosity of Mr. Chau Man Chi to whom and to whose father the Association owes so much.' This Headquarters may indeed be regarded as monument to the memory of Mr. Chan Yue Tene.

MR. CHAU HAN CHỈ

a mark of respect the "Ewa" was half master yesterday.

and Mr. Tang Bhin Kin on being Mr. Chan Man Ohi was then

appointed to the rank of Officer were being planned on these linés, Nor does this represent the total

presented to His Excellency, after. - EXCELLENT WORK

(Associate) of the Venerable. Order expenditure as "there are many Pre-military air training

A debt is also due to the other of St. John. Re youths between 18 and 21 years of extras, the most important of which Mr. Chau said: To me has

In cómelagiom"I may my that I age was making rapid strides, which is furniture which is being been assigned the honour and subscribers and to Government in There were now 43 centres for provided by contributions from Privilege of inviting Your Ex-allotting free of charge a very Hav, during my five years here, this purpose, which turned out 400 members of the Finance Com-cellency to formally open this new pleasant site. I also associate my been greatly impressed by the building, which together with the | self with Mr. Morris in congratu- work done by the Assticiation and pilots a year

members of my family I decided to lating the designer of the building: I shall entry away from the Colony present to the St. John Ambulance and the contractors. It is an in- s very vivid menery of that work, Organisation in Hong Kong in posing building and standa - out order to provide the Association very well in this position. • kozy and Brigade, with a Headquarter. I take this opportunity also: of and at the same time to perpetuate congratulating Mr. Chau Man Chi!!

Bevere physical examinatons, strict discipline, and the selection

mittee, the total estimated cost of which is about $5,000.

To-day the following sums have of intelligent youths had enabled been subscribed or promised

$500- Mr. Tang Shiu Kin (Chairman)

90 per cent, of the entrants” to pass their plot's certificats,

I wish the Aumetation WAY suecem in their further ezartz

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