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GREAT STEP FORWARD

Opening Of The Violet Peel Health Centre

ANOTHER SITE IN VIEW

The Violet Peel Health Centre, situated at Wanchai, next to the Southorn Playground," was offcially opened by Lady Feel yesterday In the presence of a large gathering.

Glowing tributes to the work done by Lady Peel in connec tion with child welfare were paid by Hon. Dr. R. H. Kotewall, one of the Initiators of the scheme, who said that Lady Peel had always taken a great interest in this direction, for before her ar- rival there was actually no child welfare' centre in the Colony,

In the course of his speech, His Excellency the Governor re- ferred to the interest taken by Lady Peel in child welfare while they were in Malaya, and said that the opening of the Centre which was the first of its kind in the Colony-was undoubtedly a great step forward.

there was no Government 'Infant Welfure Centre,

At the end of April 1932 the first

tendances.

In 1933 the attendances reached 10,581 and in 1924 they were 16.-) 812. These figures show the great need for an institution' of this kind in this part of the City.

The Centre at Lockhart Road is now too small for the work it is doing, so we are very grateful to the Promoters for giving us this Ane Building to carry on work."

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The name of the Institution will be an. inspiration to those who work here and those who live in this District are indeed fortunate in having such a fine Centre in their midst. (Applause).

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, MAY 14, 1935.

GIRL GUIDES

THANKED

Lady Peel's Letter

The Guide. Association of Hong Kong has been very gratifed by the following letter received by the Colony Commissioner from Lady Peel:

·Government' House,

GOSSIP FROM SHANGHAI

What The Ladies Wore For The Champions

Miss "Babs" Eutchins, who led in the third pony in the fourth race, diverged a little from the popular note, but looked none the less smart for that, in her nest cream- coloured tailor-made suit of linen

Shanghal, May 9. fovaly model in taffeta, printed The weather was particularly with white flowers on a black back- kind to feminine racegoers at the ground, and one of the new K Champions yesterday, if not to the gandle slips, designed to be seen . 'Hong Kong, May 9, 1935..

jockeys and ponies, many of whom rather than concealed peeped out, Dear Lady Southorn-May I offer loked dusty and dead-beat by the below the hem.

Her hat was a you and your helpers my sincere end of the afternoon. Bright sun-shallow, wide brimmed model of congratulations on the magnificent shine blazed down проп wide smooth black straw, success of the Jamborally which brimmed shady batz and lovely FAMILIAR FIGURES was held yesterday. It showed picture gowns that would have great organization and reflected graced a Goodwood meeting. The the greatest credit on all concernmen, always self-conscious and ed. I am so glad that there was scared of making any sartorial such a good audience and feet sure change until the conventional date that they must have all enjoyed it rolls around, were heard to tour- as much as His Excellency and Imur that they wished they had had

the sense to don their "whites."

The boxes, resplendent with their Jubilee decorations and attractive- ly clad occupants, presented a very Bay appearance. Unlon Jack cen- tre-pieces made out of flowers were arranged on many timn tables, while ife-size portraits of Their Majesties stood on most sideboards.

did.

I also wish to thank the Guides for the charming album which I and most intresting. I also thank you all for presenting me with, the Thanks Badge which I shall always

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and generous the Chinese com- munity is in all matters affecting the well-being of the Colony, (Applause)."

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In addition to His Excellency the Governor and Lady Peel, who were accompanied by Capt. R. F. Walter, A.D.C., and Mr. J. G. Fil- | Government Infant Welfare Cen-value greatly. cher, Private Secretary, those pre-tre was opened at Lockhart Rdt. His Excellency has asked me to sent included the Hon. Sir Thomas which is in this district, and dur-thank the Guides for the dowers and Lady Southorn, His Lordship (ing that year there were 4,321 at- which they gave to him-Yours Bishop Valtorta, Hls Honour Mr.

very sincerely. A. D. A. MacGregor, Mr. Justice R.

(98.) VIOLET PLEL. E. Lindsell, Hon. Sir William and

Lady Southern, O.B.E. Lady Shenton and Miss Yvonne Shenton, Sir Robert and Lady Margaret Ho Tung, Lady Pollock, Mrs. W. B. A, Moore, Hon. Mr. and Mrs. N. L. Smith, Hon. Mr. R. M. Henderson, Hon, Dr. and Mrs. S. W. T'so, Hon. Mr. T. N. Chau, Mrs. R. H Kotewall and the Misses Kotewall, Hon. Mr. C. G. Alabaster, Mr. H. Vanderstraeten (Consu)- General for Belgium), Mons. S. Toulange-Tessler Consul-General for France). Herr H. Gipperich (Consul-General for Germany), Mr. Ng Wah, Mr. Chau Man Chi. Mr. Ho Wing. Aft. Lan Ping Chat, Mr. Kan Tat Tsol, Mr. Lo Yuk Tong. Mr. Ho Wah Sang, Mr. Y. T. Kwok, Ar. Ng Thu Wan. Mr. Là Hoi Tung Mr. Fung Ping Fan, Mr. Wong Ping Sung. Mr. Li Tse Fong. Mr. P. K. Kwok, Mr. Ngan Shing Kwan, "Mr. Li Yick Mul, Mr. Li Yau Tsun, Dr. Li Shu Pan, Dr. and Mrs. Arthur Woo, Mr. and Mrs. M. K. Lo, Mr. and Mrs. Horace Lo.. Dr. Pauline Lal, Mr. Yip Lan Chuen, Mr G. R. Sayer. Mr. Tam Woon Tong, Dr. D. J. Valentine, Dr. Ma Luk, Dr. W. J. E. Macken-. zie, Mr. W. S. Bailey, Mr. and Mrs. J... A. Fraser, Rev. H. R. Wells, Col. H. B. L. Dowbiggin and Miss Dowbiggin, Rev. H. W. Baines, Fr. G. Byme, "Dr. and Mrs. G. W. Pope. Dr. and Mrs. J. M. Gray, Dr. and Mrs. T. W. Ware, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley H. Dodwell. Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Tratman, Mr. and Mrs. T. A.

HON. MR. R. H. KOTEWALL

The Hon. Mr. Kotewall said: Your Excellency, Lady Feel, lad- les, and gentlemen.-In December, 1932, Mr. Tang Shlu-kin and I paid a visit to the Government. Child Welfare Centre at Warichal, which was then housed in two rented bulidings on the Praya East Re- clamation. So deeply unpressed were we by the work that was being done under the supervision of "Dr. Hunter that we decided to offer to the Government to find the cast of a permanent building to replace the temporary premises, and to- meet the increasing demand. The oher was accordingly made, Mr. Tang Shiu-kin promising to donate

one-third of the estimated cost

crash. Mrs. Jack Liddell, who as usual was prominent in leading-in parades, managed to look extreme- ly smart and as business-like as: bents an owner on Champions Day at the same time. Her costume WEL

a simple and cleverly-cut moder of dark blue figured crepe and she wore a small round sailor hat of shiny straw in a matching shade,

Mr. and Mrs, A. 8. Henchman entertained a large party at tiffin Mrs." Buffy" Maitland, another and a bevy of lovely ladies appear-familiar figure at these affairs, Fed ard disappeared on their watched her husband ride home to Balcony throughout the afternoon. victory in a dark blue and white Mrs. Henchman herself was ensemble, relieved by a collar of charming study in black and white.

pleated organdie with flowers Her wide brimmed straw hat car- across the front. ried a black bow in the front, matching her three quarter length coat.

BEST DRESSED LADY

A summery dress of patterned tar and pink crepe de chine, with the flower patterns stitched separately onto the elbow-length. sleeves with charming effect was worn by Mrs. Harold Robinson, while Mrs William McBain wore a straight black dress beneath a crisp white pipue three quarter length' swagger coat and a little black toque adorned with a small feather in front.

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I have had an opportunity of go- ing through this building, and I Next door arrayed in readiness to am sure you will agree with me, lead her husband in, was Mrs. after you have yourselves seen it, "Jim" Pote-Hunt, a guest in Mr. that "great credit is due to the arA. V. White's box. Her navy blue chitects Messrs. Chau and Lee for Lanvin model was made of heavy the design and to the Contractors crepe de chine and its white cowl Messrs. Sang Tal Co., for their ex- collar matched her off-the-face hat cellent work which was completed of ripple straw." White shoes and in the short space of three and a accessories completed a very smart Mrs. W. N, Wells-Henderson is half months.

A special word of ensemble. Another colourful gure | another enthusiastic race-goer who thanks is due to Mr. Ng Wah, the in this box was Mrs. Charlie Ray- turns up on the course not only at senior partner of Messrs. Sang Tai, den, whose printed silk frock was race meetings but also at crack of who, besides the personal donation patterned in bright green, red and dawn on galloping mornings. She of $5,000 which I have mention-yellow, and finished with a demure ed, undertook to erect the build-little Peter Pan collar. Her large knitted suit of French wool with a was a study in Royal blue in a ing at cost. (Applause).

black hat of Bangkok straw had a smart kitted cap of the same shade, turn up brim at the back.

In this connection I should like to express the thanks of the pro- moters to the Hon. Dr. Wellington and the Hon. Dr. Moore for the encouragement they have given to us in the matter and for the in- terest they have shown and the troubles they have taken in, the design of the building to make it worthy of the cause to which it is dedicated.

LADY PEEL'S WORK Now, ladies and gentlemen, this fine building would not have come

con-

Mitchell, Mr. and Mrs. A. Hicks of $30,000, provided that the Gor-into being but for chance Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Wilson, Mr..

ernment would grant a þultable versations which Lady Peel had site for the and Mrs. E J. R. Mitchell, Dr. and

purpose, and" would

with Mr. Tang Shiu-kin and with Mrs. J. E. Dovey. Mr. and Mrs. E. take over and maintain the bulld-my wife in regard to the necessity

ing after its completion,

for child welfare work in the Co- The offer was accepted in prin-lony, and which led to the visit ciple by the Government; but, the Han, Dr. A. R. Wellington, Director of Medical and Sanitary Services, suggested the addition of a VD. Annexe and a School Clinic which,

H. Williams, Mrs. G. F. Hole. Dr. and Mrs. M. O. Paster, Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Pardue, Mr. T. M Hazlerigg, and others.

His Excellericy and Lady Peel were met on arrival by the Hon.

Dr. and Mrs. Kotewall, Mr. Ng Wah, and Mr. Tang Shiu Kin, who pre- sented Lady Peel with a golden key to open the building.

DR. MOORE'S SPEECH

in his opinion, were much needed

of the temporary Child Welfare Centre at Wanchai by Mr. Tang and myself. One cause that les close to the heart of Lady Feel is succes or fallare in life depends that of the welfare of those whose

in the district. We readily accept-largely on the care given to them

ed the suggestion, and undertook during their years of helplessness

to find the extra cost of $10,000 and dependence. which the additions were to en-

tail.

and

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If a cup had been awarded for the best dressed lady present, Mrg. P. G. Calcina would certainly have been in the running. She chose a

DONATIONS

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Sir William Peel Fund

The Hon. Treasurers of Sir William Peel Fund for the Protec- tion of Children have received the following donations:- Previously acknowledged $17,198.80 Wallace Harper & Co., Ltd Mr. A. B. Reynolds

5.00 20.00 Mr. D. F Darles

10,00

"In loving memory of

Mr. & Mrs. D. W. Tratman

Mrs. P. E. F. Stone"

10.00

50.00

$17.203.60

knowledged by the Hon. Trea- Donations will be gratefully ac-

surera

c/o

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Another colourful Agure was Mrs. Kenneth Plowright in char- treuse and organdie worn with a silver fox fur and a shallow brim- med hat of black straw.

CROWN LAND SALES

Two Lots Disposed

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At the omnces of the Public Works Department yesterday afternoon, two lots of Crown Land at Island Road and Peak Road were put up for public auction, the upset prices being based at 20 cents, and 25 cents a square foot. The first lot, registered as Rural Building Lot No. 388, is situated a the South East of Rural Building Lot No. 183, Island Road, and has an area of about 18,000 square

feet, with an annual rental of $208. Paying 20 a square foot, MR. A MCKELLAR,

Mr. Tang Kang. Por on behalf of Mackinnon, Mackenzle & Co.. Mr. Tang Kit Wal of No. 27, Ken-

P. & O. Building. MR. KWOK CHAN,

c/o The Banque de Indo-Chine, Queen's Road, Central,

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presented a key to His Excellency the Governor as representing the.. Hong Kong Government-a sign of handing the building, over to the Government.

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GOVERNOR'S SPEECH

nedy Road secured the lot at the upset price of $3,800.

The second lot, registered" as Inland Lot No. 4176, was offered at 25 cents per square foot and was purchased: by, Mr. "A. G. Grantham, Colonial Secretariat, who paid $1,575 for it. The site has an area of about 8,300 square feet, with an annual rental of $118, and is situated near Inland Lot No. 1148, Peak Road...

Both lots are to be held from the Crown for a period of "5 years, with an option of renewal for one further term of 15 years. It is understood that two de- tached European-style, houses will be erected on those two sites.

Mr. E. B. Reed, Superintendent of Crown Lands and Surveys con- ducted the ashes...

Before Lady Peel came to Hong Kong,

child welfare work was little known to SUPPORT FORTHCOMING the public; in fact, there was then The party then adjourned to the As soon as the scheme had re- actually no child welfare centre. main hall, where Hon. Dr. W. B. A. ceived the approval of the Govern- Kind Providence, however, sent Moore, acting Director of Medicalment, Mr. Tang Shiu-kin and I en-Lady Peel to us to repair this de- and Sanitary Services said: Ilsted the support and co-operation ficiency after she had done splen-

Excellency, Lady Peel, of my three Chinese colleagues on Your

did work tri Ladies and Gentlemen:-

this direction in the Councils, the Hon. Sir Shou- Malaya. I have had it from the The opening of this building is son Chow, the Hon. Dr. 8. W. Te'o best authority that while His Ex- an important event in the Annals and the Hon. Mr. T, 'N. Chau: and celtency the Governor was watch of the Colony, for this Welfare this help. needless to say, was ing over the destinies of His MB- Centre, which is being so gener- readily and theerfully given. An jesty's subjects in Kedah ously presented to Government by appeal was then made privately Kuala Lumpur," Lady Peel intro- Mr. Tang Shiu Kin. Dr. Kotewall

among our friends including mem-duced in those places child wel- and their fellow promaters, will be bers of Committees of the Tung fare work and made it popular the first Centre of its kind in the Wah Hospital and the Po Leung among the natives. She began by Colony.

His Excellency sald: On behalf Kuk for the years 1933 and 1934 encouraging her own native ser- of the Government of Hong Kong It is a matter of regret to all and the idea so completely caught vants to take their children to the I gladly and gratefully accept this of us that Dr. Wellington is not the imagination of those to whom Government lady doctors.

wonderful gift and at the same here to-day, for since his arrival the appeal was made that very fidence soon took the place of time on behalf of the Government in the Colony, one of his atras has soon the sum of $42,000 was sub- doubt, if not suspicion, and before and the Colony to give sincere been the establishment or Centres scribed. Besides the $10,000 gen long the native mothers actually thanks to Mr. Tang Shui Kin, Dr. of this nature, from which the erously given by Mr. Tang Shiu-turned evangelists of the gospel of Kotewall and others for their 4edicat and Health services of a kin, Mr. Ng Wah and Mr. Kan child District could be administered.

successfully generosity. Their gut affords fur. Tat-choi donated $5,000 each, while preached by Lady Peel, with the ther evidence I may say of the When therefore, Mr. Tang Shiu Mr. Choi Po-tin and Mr. Chau result that the number of Govern- great generosity of the Chinese Kin and the Hon. Dr. Kotewall | Man-chi. conceived the idea of building an (Applause). Then come the pro- stantially increased. This wonder- the welfare of their children and donated $1,600.ment lady doctors had to be sub-community in matters relating to Infant Welfare Centre, to com-prietors of the Pelho Theatre with fut performance has been repeated shows appreciation of the need for memorate the great services Lady a donation of $1,200, and Messrs. here. Lady Feel has so quickly infant welfare work in the Colony.truments Peel has rendered to the Colony Lau Ping-chal, Chan Cim-pak, Lo and yet so effectively aroused the Further, fudging from the history in this connection, Dr. Wellington Yuk-tong. Fimg Keong and sum public to a sense of responsibility Dr Kotewall has given us, there prevailed on them to enlarge its Heung-lam with donations of $1 to its young, that directly or in- is reason for satisfaction at the ex- scope, to include, the School Clinic,000 each. The balance of the $42,- directly she has called into exis-cellent work carried out here, V. D. Centre and provide offices 000 is made up of 15 donations of tence several child welfore centres. I feel in rather an awkward post- for a Health Officer and Sanitary $500 each, and sums varying be- In a few days she will leave us, tion now because for the beginning Inspector.

tween $50 and $300 It is not but her good work will live after I disclosed an interest in child possible to mention the names of her for generatius to come, parti- welfare and having done so find all these generous donors, but cularly in this building which so it somewhat difficult to say what their financial help is suitably re-tingly bears her name in witness corded in the marble tablet in the of her untiring and successful, et- vestibule of this building. The forts in the cause of radiant mo response so readily and enthusiastherhood and happy childhood, tically given to our appear in (Applause)

It was indeed a happy though; to name the Centre after lady Peel, for she has done much for the Welfare of infants and their mothers, In this Colony. (AP

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