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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY,

MARCH 2, 1936.

HOLD THAT

TIGER

Beast Once More Evades "Arrest” ̈

At approximately 3.45 yesterday morning. "Stripes" was seen again in Kowloon. This time it was to the north of Kowloon Tong village, and it is the secoild time within the past month that it has en-

HOTEL GUESTS

At The Peninsula

Hotel

Mr. B. A. Andersen, Major and Mrs. L L A Alston.

SIR ROBERT HO TUNG HONOURED

French Admiral Performs Ceremony

A dinner party was given at the Mr. and Mrs. Boardman. Miss Boardman, Mr. C. A. Blum, Miss French Consul's residence on Sa- turday night preparatory to the P. W. Brown, Mrs. Granham- Barrow, Mrs. N. N. Blum, Mr. Ginvestiture of Sir Robert Ho Tung Borst, Mr. W. N. Brown, Mr. H. O. with the Order of Commander of

EXTRACTS FROM WELSHMEN DINE

GAZETTE

Appointments Etc.

St. David's Dav "Celebration

Member of the local St. David's

It is nolited that Mr. Eric Hims- worth resumed the duiles of Ad-Stety and their friends totaling ninistrative Assistant, Sanitary Department on February 24.

A bankruptcy notification states that a third and final dividend of.

early fifty in number, met at the Gloucester Hotel on Saturday on the eve of St. David's Day, for dinner and a social evening.

It was explained in the course of the evening that po official

Bramble, Comdr. and Mrs, A, R. the Dragon ci Annam by Vice-Ad- $0.73 per cent. has been declared vitations had been issued, but in croached upon the territory around | M. Bridge, Mr. C. I. Barr, Mr. R. mitral J. P. Esteva, Commander-in-❘ in the case of Wong Wing-vuet, | view of the encouraging message ;

Kowloon Clry.

The villager who spotted the animal, (it was a villager and not the who attended one of those K.C.C. duce on Saturday night gave voice to a warning and gyner of the village congregated and together, So we were informed, succeeded in driving the marander over the hills.

The Police of Kowloon City were quickly on the trail, and a search party under Inspector W. R. Cher- ter-Woods was off as early as 9.15 a.m. Doubts were expressed as to the veracity of the villager's story, it being thought that he might have possibly seen a rather large dog of a yellow colour and was therefore invelgled into believing that he had seen the "tiger."

It seems dificult to believe that a tiger is wandering around, yet it is well within the realms of truth that such is so. In any case be seems to have taken a liking to the climate and surroundings of Hong Kong as he has been resident here now for some time, The last lime he was heard of was in the he killed New Territories when

some of the villagers live stock there. That was.some time ago and It he is s around it is hard to believe that that meal has lasted

the present time. him until

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course, he might have turned vegetarian by now, and has been wild feeding Jn "locusts and honey."

It was possibly an error; after his last exploit, to have removed the carcass of his victim as it is said that a tiger always returns to the scene of his kill, that is, if it were a tiger and if he did kill.

BOARD OF EDUCATION

Meeting Held

The 101st Meeting of the Board of Education was held on Friday, 28th February, 1936 at 4.15 p.m.

Members present were:-

Bigazzi. Mr. E Bailey, Mr. E. Bliss, Miss R. Broadwater.

Miss D. Le P. Cavanagh, Lieut. Comdr. and Mrs. H. P.. Conway Mr. and Mrs. Allen Cameron, Dr. 8. Cheng. Mrs. G. Cullen, Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Corra, Mr. and Mrs. G. Carapbell. Mrs. T. Croft, Mrs. G. Cramer, Mr. J. Clagne.

Chter of the French Naval Forces clerk. In the Far East.

It was a small but distinguished party that gathered to do kengur Grand Old Man of Hong to the Kang, and an air of intimacy was

throughout the

presunt

evening.

whole

Among those present, resides the host and hostess, M. and Mme.

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It is noted tha Mr. L. R. And- rewes resumed duty as Deputy Registrar. Supreme Court, and Deputy Registrar ies on February 21.

of Compan-David

trom the Royal family in regard nunofficial observances it had Deen decided to hold the annual gathering a modified form

The Loyal Toast, those of Baint acd the Guests were honoured. Reference was alap made to the fact that although His Excellency the Governor, hasalms on his time had prevented appointed Dr. Lydia Fehlly to be H's Majerty during his Princeship a member of the Midwives Board from sojourning long in Wairs for a term of three years, vice Dr. Welsh people noted with pride Agnes LJ Dovey, reatened. certain typical Welsh characteris

ties in King Edward VII.

Major and Mrs. H. A. Davies, Leurquin, Admiral Esteva and Sir Captain and Mrs. Denning, Miss

Rozer Ho Tung were Lady Ho P. Dimond, Captain and Mrs. W.

Tung, Mrs. Robert Ho Tung Jr.. E. Duckworth. Mr. T. R. Deacon.

Capt." Bastard, commanding the Captain and Mrs. C, E. Eccles. Admiral's flagship, the Lamotte- Comdr. and Mrs. J. A. S. Eces, Picquet. Capt. Bras and Comdr. Mr. F. A. M. Eliott, Mr. L. En-Jouin, of the Lamoite-Picquet, carnacao, Mr. W. F. Edge, Miss H. the Admiral's Chiết of Staff, Capt. Eder, Mrs. R. Eddy."

Grange, Leloup, Comdr. Staff, and Capt. Cros, A.D.C, M. Reriner,

and Assistant Consul, Marie. Renner, and M. Monter,ther notice. brother-in-law of M. Leurouin, with Mme. Montet.

B. Mas A. C. Friedrick, Mrs.

and Mr.

Mrs. W. N. Furber,

Mr. and Feming.

Mrs. G. Fahnestock. Mrs. F. Fynn.

Major and Mrs. Gill. Mr. WT. Ganz. Goodwin, Mr. and Mrs. Major and Mrs. Gruna, Mr. L. Garner, Mr. and Mrs. F. De Grey Mr. and Mrs. P. S. Gleed, Mr. V. B. Glover,

of the

THOSE PRESENT

the His Excellency

Governor

The toast of Saint David was has appointed Mr. W. J. Lockhart- Smith to act as Registrar of Mar- propoled by Mr. E. R. Price (Pre- other sident) and, that of the guests by in addition to his riages duties, during the absence of Mr. Mr. D. F. Davies (Vice-Presi T. S Whyte-Smith or until fur-dant), response being made by the Rev. J. D. MacLean. Members of St. David's Society present" in- cluded Mr. A. Morris Mr. David Mrs. E Loyd Davies, Mr. and

Governor

the His Excellency has appointed the following officer Jones, Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Thomas.

to be a Justice of the Peace: Dr. K. H. Uttley.

It is hottfled that Mr. E. P. H. Lang resumed duty as Registrar. Supreme Court, Registrar of Com- panles, Official Administrator and Official Trustee on February 21.

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Mrs. J. G. Hooper Mr. and Mrs. TJ Price. Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Jones, Capt, and Mrs. Evans. Capt. E. Jones, Mr. D. J. WILtams, Mr. H. Hal (Hon. Becretary) and Mrs. Hall.

Welsh and other songs were sung, soloists being Mrs Hooper, Mr. I. Williams, Mr. Saunders and Mr. V. C. Labrum. Mr. G. E.

THE PRESENTATION After dinner Admiral Esteva, who was wearing the insignia of the Grand Cross of the Order of the Dragon of Annam, addressing Mr. C.

Hall,

nis great M

här. E. Sir Robert, expressed Haussamann, Mr. T. M. Hazlerigg.pleasure at being chosen, at the Mr. E. L. Hosle, Mrs. H. N. Hartley. personal wish of the Emperor of Mr. E R. Hearther. Mr. Huber. Annam. to invest Sir Robert with Mr. R. S. Harrison, Major and the Commandership of the Order.

Mr. Mrs. D. Le Hunte,

to A. M.Sir Robert's great serviCEA Hodges, Mr. T. Hubback. Mr. A. S. China and to humanity were well Hill Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Hugo, known to all of them and had re-appointed Mr. Lydia Fenily, M.D. Longyear was the accompanist,

(Vienna), State Medical Diploma Mrs. J. R. Hampton, Mrs. H Hall. ceived recognition in many coun-

to be Inspector of Dr. and Mrs R. C. Jones, Mr. tries already, including France,! (Japan). Schools." T.. C. Johnston, Mr. R. C. Jones. which had bestowed upon him the

Sir E. Kadoorie, Mr. L. Kadooric, Legion d'Honneur.

The Admiral than placed on Col, and Mrs E. St. G. Kirke,

and Mrs. Sir Robert's peck the collar and Miss B. Kirke, Major Kirkeby. Mrs. J. H. Kyger, Mrs. J.jewel of the Oraet. Krantz. Mr. and Mrs. -F. Knight. Mrs. R. Koenig, Mr. P. Kraus,

Mr. and Mra W, Lunsden, Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Lammert, Captain and Mrs. J. H. Lock, Mr. N. c. Lyuenitche, M. K B. G. Larsen, Mrs. adn Misi Loinax, Mr. and Mrs. F. Layat.

Lt. Col. E L. Murrow, Miss p. Murrow. Mr. and Mrs. C. W. N.. McGowan Miss M. Manck," Mr. W. L. McKenzie, Mator Murphy, Mr. Marsellie, Miss E. McFayden, Miss M. Miller, Miss 9. M1.ler, Mr. R. Mohum, Mr. and Mrs. G. De Man, Col. A. C. Marsh, Mr. D. H McCainie.

Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Ott, "Mr. O.

Director of Education, Mr. G. H. Ochs.

R. Sayer, B.A.. Chairman."

Mrs. E Folk, Mr. J. Potrier, Mr.

Inspector of English Schoo s. w. G. Pirie, Mr. M. Pagh, Mr. G.

Mr. T. R. Rowell, 3.Sc.

Mr. A el Arcuri,

Rev. Father Byrne. S.J., Ph.D. Sir W. W. Hornal.. Kt.. CLE. M.A. LL.D.

Captain G. W. P. Kimm. AEC.

Mr. Li Tzz Fong, "

Rev. F. Short,

Mr. E. J. Edwards, Secretary.

1. The Minutes of the

100th Meeting which had been pirculated and approved were brought

and confirmed.

up

a

2. The Board considered Memorandum by the Chairman

including requctions in the Capita-

A Parker, Comdr. and Mrs. E. 0. F. Price. Mr. R. Pax, Mrs. A. Pax, Mr. J. E. Picard, Mr.

and Mrs. Porter.

Mr. T. Ramsay, Mr. and Mrs, P. J. Rafferty, Comd and Mrs. Ropinson, Col H, G. Robertson, Mr. P. J. Rodi, Mr. W. P. Riley, Miss E. M. Rittersbacker. Dr. Rankin. "

Mr. E. Grant Smith. Dr. A. J. Skinn. Mrs. and Miss Skinn, Mrs. and Miss Stainfield, Major and

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M. Leurquin, following the in- vestiture, in

felicitous ttle speech proposed the health of the Grand Old Man of Hong Kong, the toast being drunk with en- thusiasm.

Sir Robert then replied, expiess- ing his great sense of the high honour which had been done him and thanking the Admiral for having so graciously performed the ceremony of Investiture.

This is the ninth foreign decora- tion which Sir Robert is now enti-

led to wear.

DONATIONS

S.J.A.A. And Brigade.

The Director of Ambulance has the honour to acknowledge with grateful appreciation and tharks the following donations:- Subscriptions from Fan ing

Mr. LA Pak Wa From Miss Christing Wong

per Mr. Lam Sing U........ Mr. Sum" Pak Ming (Dan- tal Instruments for Sha- tin Clinic) Mr. J. and G.

Mrs. J. W. Stevens, Eng. Captain Mrs. Richards

C. Simpson, Miss Steward, Mr. and Mr. Thomas U. Mrs. P. Stuijfbergen, Mr. and Mrs. Mr. H. H. Beddow

tion Grants payable in 1977, which W. Skeet, Mr. and Mrs. A Pupils of Loloma Kinder-

I was proposed to effect in

the Shaw,

Mrs. G. R. V. Steward. Estimates of the Department, in Count and Countess Smecchia. view of the

Brandial Mr. E. Syder, Miss C. B. De Silva present stringency..

Mr. and Mrs. J. Schoutendorp, Mr. considered à

W. J. Shanahan, Dr. Shannon.

3. The Board

letter from the Correspondent of

a Grant-in-Aid School renzwing

題 for his request

Grant in respect of classes.

garten, Kowloon per SC. M. Post n AW, ner S.C.M. Post "Anon"

Sir Robert Ho Tung, Kt..

for presentation

Mr. J. Thomson, Mr. P.. J. Taylor, Miss M. M. Tyrrell, Mrs. Mr. Ho Kom Tong, 0.82. Capitation là G. THEO, Mr. A. C. Thomas, his upper Mr.

J. Turner, Mr. A T. “Thomas, Mr. H. Thoerig, Mrs. A.

C. Thompson,

· LEAP YEAR FUNCTIONS

LEAR

R.E.O.C.A. Affair

A very enjoyable evening was spent at the China Fleet Club on Saturday when the R.EO.C.A. held a Leap Year Ball which was at tended by over 300 people.

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Mr. and Mrs. O. Vagnone, Mr. and Mrs. W. Veitch,

Mr. L A. Whipps, Major and Mrs. R. Wolseley, Mr. A. G. Wil- Cox, Mr. and Mrs. H. O: White, Mr. B. Woo, Mr. and Mrs. J.; Withkamp, Miss H. Williams, Mrs. 8. N. "Williams, Mr. and Mrs. H Whiteford, Mr.

$50.90

50.00

33.50

10.00

10.03

His Excellency, the Governor "has

His Excellency the Governor nas appointed Mr. J. B. Prentis to act

URBAN COUNCIL

as Assistant Land Officer in ad- Orders Of The Day

dition to his other duties, until further pudce.

ORDINANCES NOT DISALLOWED A Gazette notification states that is Majesty the King has not been advised to exercise his po- wer of disallowance with respect to the following Ordinances:-

Ordinance No. 31 of 1935.-An Ordinance to amend the Crown Solicitors Ordinance, 1913, and to she Crown Solicitors repeal Amendment Ordinance, 1924:

Ordinance No. 43 of 1935.-An Ordinance to provide for the Pre- venilon of Cruelty to Animals;

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Ordinance No. 17 of 1935.-An Ordinance to provide for the In- Hong Kong corporation, of The Travel Association:

Ordinance No. 50 of 1935-An Ordinance to regulate the im- portation and the removal of sand,

Ordinance No. 52 of 1935.-An Ordinance to amend the Ferries Ordinance, 1917;

The following items are on the agenda of the fortnightly meeting of the council which is to be held to-morrow

to

1.. Minute by the Chairman re- iative to deputing authority any officer lawfully performing the duties of Chief Inspector or Senior Inspector to Institute summary proceedings for breaches of By- laws.

2 Applications for a restaurant Licence at Nos. 423 and 425, first floors and Nos. 427 and 429. ground and first floors, Hennesey Road.

3. Application for a food pre- serving

licence at Lot No. 5918, Sai Kung Road.

4. Application for an offensive trade licence at No. 16, Sung Hing

Lane, second floor.

5. Application for the registra tion of No 190, Johnston Road, ground floor as a datry,

6. Appikation for a food factory Ecence at No. 13, Third Street. first floor.

Ordinance No. 63 of 1935.-An Ordinance to provide for the in- corporation of the Administrator 7. Application for a food factory Catholic licence at No. 16, Sai Street, base- in Hong Kong of the Mission of Macao.

LIQUOR DUTIES

The Government Gazette con- 10.00 taing a revised resolution in re- 1000 gard to quer dulles..

ment.

8. Regular Returns.

ing foundations and contingent works.

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As security for the proper per- formance of the works wider this

will be required to deposit in cash. a sum of $5.000 with the Colonia Treasury.

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No work "will be permitted on Eundays.

The duties, expressed in terms of dollars, are unaltered, but a 5.co Proviso states that the dollars 5.00 mentioned in the table shall be contract the successful tenderar 100 conventional dollars reckoned as the equivalent of one shilling and 100.00 eight pence sterling: and that 50:00 consequently to arrive at the act- ual amount payable in Hong Kong currency the dollars and decimals thereof stated in the Table, shall he multiplied by 20 and divided by a figure settled by the Treator surer from time to time represent- ing the average opening selling rates for the previous month of the Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank ing Corporation for demand drafts pu London and until so settled the

GERMAN COMMERCIAL

COUNSELLOR

Herr S. R. Von Winterfeldt Appointed to Shanghai

Shanghai," Feb 26.

It is announced that Herr & Rigure anall be 15.67. This latter and Mrs. F von Winterfeldt has been appoint figure compares with 23.70 in the Woolaver, Miss F. Webster, Mr. Led. Commercial Counsellor to the resolution previously in force. Whiteford, Captain W. A Weaver, German Embassy at Nanking, it

The Band, of the Royal Ulster Junior. Rifles

in was

attendance and supplied Some excellent

music

during the whole of the evening.

FELLOWSHIP OF YOUTH

being stated that he will have his offices at the German Consulate General, 40 Whangpoo Read, Shanghai, and will assume his

A new classification appears in respect of Chinese type liquors, this providing for a duty of $1.35 per gallon on all Chinese tree spirits not distilled in the Colony, and containing not more than 24 per cent. alcohol by weight.

TENDERS INVITED · ·

Form

of tender, specification and further particulars may be obtained at the offer of the prec-

of Public Works.

SKING MUN SCHEME

in triplicate. Bealed tenders which should be cleary marked "Tender for Shing Mun Valley echemse -- Rapid Gravity Flitra- tion, Plant, 3rd Section," will be received at the Colonial Secre-

arr's Office until noon of Monday, March 2, for the construction of " reinforced concrete and brickwork

Quarters com- and

Administration. House, and Store, eight renforced crete rapid gravity filters contingent works.

As security for the proper per- formance of the works under this Contract the successful tenderer be required to deposit in

with

Jean Parkinson and Miss Peggy cuties on March 2. Jeffreys (Mrs. Rowley's daughters), The newly appointed Commercial A highly successful comedy play Master Pat Burn (George Merri-Counsellor is a well-known banker Miss Nancy Banker and was formerly connected with entitled "Alicia

was vale) and Dlaposes"

It is notified that sealed tenders will (Jane, Mrs. Rowley's mald),

the directorial staff of the Dreɛd- staged at St. Andrew's Hali Saturday by members of The Messrs. J. J. Ferguson (Accorner Bank in Berlin, where he in triplicate, which should be cash a sum of $5,000 with the Co-

marked ""Tender. for a lonial Treasury. Fellowship of Youth when a social dion solos) and J, C. M. Grenham maintained especially good rela-clearly

on

in celebration of the Leap Year was beld.

The following took part in the play:-

No work will be permitted on

Form

also rendered items which were tions with the German heavy - Eock of Flats for European Me- thoroughly enjoyed. Among those dustry. Herr von Winterfeldt has dical Omears." will be received. Bundays. who helped to make the social a Leen in China for the last two at the Colonial Secretary's Omce. success were Miss Bonny Robin years where he studied "conditions | untii" noon of Monday. March 16. and also travelled extensively. The work consists of the erection

of a block of three flats on exist

Miss Marjorie Emith (Mrs. Howson, Mr. Rupert Baldwin and Mr. ley, Mise Betty Jeffreys, Miss and Mrs. Jeffreys,

(N.O.D.N.).

of tender, specification and further particulars, may be obtained at the office of the Direc tur of Public Works

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