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HONG KONG UNIVERSITY

ALUMNI ASSOCN.

INAUGURATION OF NEW CLUB

Sir William Hornell Performs Opening Ceremony

Doctors, lawyers, teachers and engineers-all the members of the professions of the Hong Kong University were gathered to- gether yesterday in the Gloucester Building, at the opening of their new rooms and the Inauguration of the new club-The Hong Kong University Alumni Club. This Club is the amalgamation of the Graduates Association andthe University Club.

Tea was partaken on the roof of the Gloucester Hotel prior to the opening of the new rooms, which, ceremony was performed by the University's Vice-Chancellor, Sir William Hornell. The tea was given by Sir William in honour of the new Association, and among those present were Professor and Mrs, W. I. Gerrard, Pro- fessor C. I. Middleton-Smith, Dr. D. K. Samy, Professor and Mrs. Simpson, Professor Redmond," Professor Roffey, and Mr. W. B. Finnigan, the Registrar of the University.

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After tea, calling upon Sir Wil- Hem Hörrell to open the new rooms, Dr. D. K. Samy, President of the HK. University Graduates Association såld that it was a great pleasure to see so many of the University's past students gathered together with the members of the staff. It was seldom that they met in social Intercourse. Once they left the University they seem- ed to drift apart and forget each other. It was to the best interests

of the University that they should

both become members of the new Association. The speaker then thanked Sir William Hornell for the "banquet, which had been provided and went, on to mention that, when Sir William opened the University Club on the roof of the King's Building, there were 65 members of the Club. This mum- ber dwindled to 30 despite all ef- forts to keep it up. The Graduates Association then decided that in order to increase the members, the subscription should be decreased. This had the effect of increasing the membership from: 30 to 250 and there was every hope that the number would increase to 300. It was a great pleasure, the speaker said, to ask Sir William to open the new rooms of the Association.

Dr. Samy then presented Sir William with a gold key with which to open the rooms.

NEW INFANT

Sir William Hornell in reply tr Dr. Samy said that thanks were

of the times or whether it was due to the loss of interest on the part of some of our members, it can hardly be said. This state of at- fairs, however, necessitated · some overhauling of the whole system; and it finally brought about the amalgamation of the Association and the University Club, a report of which will be given below.

In spite of the falling off of membership the financial condition of the Association has been very

sound. With very strict economy:

the Hon. Treasurer has managed to make a profit.

SOCIAL FUNCTIONS

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 1936.

R, E. O, C. A.

Quarterly Meeting Held

The bartery General Meeting of the Royal Engineers Old Com- rades Association

held on

YORKSHIREMEN TREE PLANTING

FOREGATHER

Annual Meeting Held

Yorkshiremen gathered last night the Jacobean Room of the Hong Tuesday evening last at the Hotel Kong Hotel where the Bfth annual Cecil. Lieut. Colonel R. M. Ford-general meeting of the Society of ham, M.C., R. E. presided and was Yorkshiremen in Hong Kong was supported by Major B. E. C. Dixon,beld.

CEREMONY

The Rural Orphanage At Taipo

Sir Thomas and Lady Southorn On Monday next, 30th March,

Cre to plant the first trees in the new Rural Home at Talpo.

"A Boys Orphanage from Kowloon M.C., R.E. (Chairman. General Among those present were City and" part of the Victorin Committee), Lieut. C. A. Lackin, Messrs. J. Scott Harston, A. Brear- Home (for girls) are being moved R.E. and Q.M.S. E.W. Staples, ley, J. D. Daney, W. Stoker, V. out into the country so that the RE. (Hon. Secretary).

Borby, H. H. Mundy, H, H, H. children may grow up qualified In view of the arrangements Priestly J. G. Meyer, A; R. F for country life rather than town made by the Entertainments Com-Raven. E. C. Frederick, E. W. Coul- life. mittee, the attendance was not son, J. H. Bottomley and J. H. good, especially of old comrades, Shaw. and it is hoped that a much larger attendance will be made at the

next Meeting.

In addressing the gathering the Chairman (Mr. A. Brearley) said:

The Home will be organised in units of twelve children, who will do a'l their own work, cooking etc.

Money for the Arst building is secured, but we need:

(a) $2,000.00 for current expen-

ses this year. (b) $2,500.00 for building each additional unit, or family home for twelve children. We shall welcome all interested.

Now, I suppose that you expect The accounts for the half year me to say a few words about the were passed and a vote of thanks Society of Yorkshiremen in Hong recorded to the Entertainments Kong. In the first place, I regret Committee for their work. A sub that owing to the lamentable death committee was formed to examine of His late Majesty, The King, t the proposal for the formation of was considered advisable by the. an R.EO.C.A. Club and a proposal committee as well as, other mem- to amend the name of the Asso-bers of the Society that the usual clation to The Royal Engineers Cabaret Dinner and Dance should in this project at the new afte Association" was defeated.

be abandoned for this year. I just North of the 13 mile stone

letter from REO.C.A. Headquar- The President read the official

ters announcing the melancholy death of HM King George V. after which the members stood in On the 27th April. 1935 therellence for a brief period. ́ ́ was a Chinese Dinner and Card Party at University Club. A very enjoyable evening was spent.

A very, interesting afternoon was spent by some of our members and guests at Mr. H. M. Slu's "Castle" at Castle Peak. We have to thank Mr. and Mrs. Slu for entertaining the party so well.

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In the summer months launch

plenies were organized. Many fine beaches were visited, viz., Big Wave Bay, Jurik. Bay and waterfall Bay.

An informal Chinese Dinner was held on the 25th October, 1935. those attending included our Vice- Chancellor, Sir William Hornell, and many lady graduates..

The major social function of the year in the form of a Dinner Dance was held jointly with the Uni- versity Club at the Roof Garden,

due to those who had attended the Hong Kong Hotel meeting.

"This afternoon sees the burial of the Graduates' Association and the University Club and the birth of the Hong Kong University Alumni Association. The new" in- tant is to be suitably housed in this building.

"On behalf of all the members of the University Staff and of all well winers of the University. we congratulate the parents on their baby, and wish it a long and use Tul life.

Whether the delay in the baby's production has been due to the prevalence in Hong Kong of the practice of birth control. I do not know: but the baby is long over- due. This being so I do not pro poke to waste any further time in talk. Let us go down stairs at once, open the building, look it over, and

then let all but the alumni melt away leaving them. the parents, to do their respective duties by their baby-The Hong Kong University Alumni Associa- tion."

Leading the way for the other visitors, Sir William then went down to the second floor, on which are the new rooms.

After visiting the rooms the

members of the Association TC- turned to the roof, where war held

SPORTS

I was first decided to enter a team again for the Hong Kong Tennis League as in the previous year, but owing to the difficulty of securing players to represent the Association, the idea was aban- doned.

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TANG SHIU KIN, JOHN BENTLEY. RONALD,

Hong Kong

IN SEARCH OF TRADE

f: was unaminously agreed that think we came to the right decision on the Taipo road) from 5 p.m. to the Branch Annual Dinner be held as unless the whole of the Society & p.m. on Monday, 30th March, on Saturday, October 3, which is were of one accord the success and the Treasurers. Mr. J. Bentley the day fixed for the Annual Din-would have been problematical of the Union Insurance Society f ner.in London, and that 2. E. Sun-There is no doubt about it that the Canton,. Ltd. and Mr. "Tang Shtu day be observed on, October 11, Dances are a success, in fact I Kin, 171, Queen's Road, Central, 1938. Will members please note may say they are one of the out will welconte subscriptions the dates.

standing 'successes of the year,

donationa

RUGGER MORE ATTRACTIVE I regret that I could not take part in the Bowling match, to be quite truthful there was a Rugby- footban match on that I wanted to see. I told one of our youth- ful brokers one day when he was 'due to play rugger that he would get "paused abaht all over cloise" and he admitted he had been next morning. The tennis match we played last year at Kowloon was very enjoyable and I am hoping to beat them next time we play. I shall be able to manage it as Rug- ger has about finished for this year, but I am off for a holiday te¦ Japan on Friday next for about three weeks. I should like to say in thanking you for the honour you Having as its objective, have done me in electing me Pre-stimulation of trade between Japan sident for the coming year how, and South China, a party com very much I appreciate it (they'll prising nine Yokohama business her it in Batla Reporter... next; men arrived in Hong Kong yester- week).

day by the N.YK, liner Fushimi Maru.

freshments were served and a con- Following the meeting Ught re-

cert was given during which many enjoyable items were rendered, in cluding those by Captain A. w. Lorena, R.E. (at the piano) Lieut. C. A. Luckin, RE. (Raconteur), S/Sgt. L A. Jordan, R. E. (Songs), Trounce (piano) and 8g1 Inst.. Russell, ABC. who created roars of laughter as the "B.B.C. Announcer."

C.ER.A.

The meeting was concluded by members singing "Hurrah for the CRE" and the "National An- them.!!

STREET SLEEPERS SHELTER

The following is a report of the number of sleepers who occupied the shelters during the seven nights (March 20 to March 28 in- clusive) :-

St. Peter's (West Point):

Capacity

Total Sleepers Turned away

Po Yan Street (Central):

Capacity

"Total Sleepers Turned away Nathan Road (Kowlooni):

Capacity *Total Sleepels Turned away

Japanese Mission In Hong Kong

Before it leaves on the returt trip by the Haruna Maru on April 10, the party plans to stage ex- hibitions of its goods in Hong Kong and Canton

Now there is one matter I should like to mention that is I would ask all of you who know of Yorkshire- men and women who are not mem- bers of our Society, there are some I know, to enlist them as members, as soon as possible. The old The business arms represented stagers cannot go on for ever and by the party, it was stated by the 120 unless you get new members with wader yesterday, have been trad- the United States for

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Dew ideas who are ready to take ing with

an interest in the Society en-some years but has not before tried thusiasm will gradually die and the the South China market. 158 Society will fade out of existence. Now we do not want that and that is why I ask all of you to keep your interest in the Society and to ask 150 those Yorkshire men and women 935 who are not members to enrol at once. Again I thank you Ladies and Gentlemen for the honour you have done me and in return I promise to do all I can for the future welfare of the Society of Yorkshiremen in Hong Kong.

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Several enthusiastic cricketers amongst the graduates and pas students preconceived the idea of forming themselves into a team with a view to competing in the local Cricket League, Several meetings were held at the Univer- sity Club but unfortunately they were not as well attended as hadtance, boin moral and pecuniary, been expected. Nevertheless, dis- from all who were present cussions were entered into regard- The Committee wish to bring to

the practicability of the gether as many as possible of the formation of such a team. Apart graduates, past students and mem- from the difficulty of raising a bers of the teaching staff of the

THANK'S EXPRESSED** team strong enough to compete in University of Hong Kong so that

I have to thank the retiring the Senior League owing to the the aims of the Association can members of the Committee for fact that most, if not ail, cricket-be better realized. It seems to us

their services, and our Honorary ers among the graduates and past that the central locality of the Secretary, Mr. Mayer, who has students had already thrown in Assdciation quarters and the mo- done yeoman service for the past their lot with some club or other derate yearly membership subs-ve years. He is giving up his post In the Colony, the obvious disad-cription of $10.00 will help much but I know he will continue to vantages of the lack of a ground to reach the goal of huving a mem take a great interest in the and funds for equipment were bership roll of 500 resident mem-Society. The incoming Committee also raised."

bers and a great number of out- I am sure will do all in their power part members who are required to to keep the Society alive and any pay a amali nominal subscription matters put before them will re- per annum for the costs of postage ceive their earnest consideration. and the Journal of the Association.

Suggestioris made at the meet-

After much discussion, it was ultimately decided that these dif- ficulties could not be overcome be fore the commencement of the

the Arst General Meeting of the season, if at all, and that the ques- A donation scheme was drawn ing included those that a team of tion of competing in the league be up to defray the expense of furn-six representing the Society should

Alumni Association.

Dr. D. K. Samy took the Chair, left in abeyance until the followishing the rooms, which was es challenge another national society - supported by Dr. 1. Y. Li, Vice- | ing-season.

President, Mz. H. M. Sui, President

of the "University Club, Dr. 8. P.

REORGANIZATION

As I mentioned before. the num-

Mr. Scott Harston proposed ́a j

Officers appointed for the fol-.)

A Brearley; vice-President; Mr. J.

D Danby Secretary, Mr. W Staker: Treasurer, Mr. E. W. Coul- son; Committee: Mesars, V.: Sorby, HH:Mundy : "ándu A, Le Fisher;

timated at $1,500.00. The Com-in Hong Kong to a golf match and mittee wishes to thank all those that a launch picnic should be held who gave and all those who assist. during the year. It was decided Li, Vice-President of the Univer- ber of members becaine so smal ed in getting the generous dona to leave the matters for the in- Bity Club, Mr. S. V. Gittlas, Hon.

that it became clear to the Com- tions which stand this minute. at coming committee to circularise. Treasurer of the Graduates ARSO-mittee that unless something con- clation, Mr. Chan Cheuk-wa and structive was done, there was every malader will soon be raised. We

$1.295.00, and hope that the re-members.

taries of the Graduates Associa- number would decrease still turlard table are necessary to make lowing year were:-President, Mr. Dr. K. D. Ling. Joint Hon. Secre- possibility and probability that the feel now that a library and a bil-vote of thanks to the Chairman. tion, Mr. Pao Yue-lum, Hon. ther. The Committee has been the Association rooms moré at- Treasurer of the University Club. bustly occupied since the, Annual tractive and popular. and the following Committee. Dinner in reorganizing the Associa- members:-Miss. E. Thom, Dr. P.

The revised constitution was put flan.

After numerous meetings to the meeting and after a few Ruttonjee and Dr. Yang Lin. involving much discussion and eare minor alterations, was adopted.

The first item on the agenda was ful deliberation with the Commit-

OFFICERS ELECTED the reading of the minutes of the tee of the University Club, it was last general meeting, which were

The following officers for the decided to call an Extraordinary forthcoming year were clected: approved and passed by the I mem- General Meeting on the 21st Janu- President: Mr. H. M. Bu, Vice- bers

ary, 1936 at the University Club to President Dr. Shu-pui, Hon. "REPORT FOR YEAR

sanction the weighty proposal of The report of the year was then amalgamating the Association and presented by the Hon. Becretary, the University Club, (Hong Kong). Mr. Chan Cheuk-wa who said: and to revise, the Constitution of Ladies and Gentlemen,The the Association. This revised Con- year under review was active, al-stitution will soon be presented to though the number of members this meeting for adoption. The shewed a marked decrease. Whe proposal was unanimously carried ther it was due to the dimauities' with

assurancer of aade

Auditor, Mr. J. H. Shaw.

FULHAM WINS

Secretary-Mr. Chan Chaux-wa, Hon. Treasurer: Mr. Pao Xue-lum, Committee members-Dr D, K

London, March 26. Bary, Messrs. 8. V. Gittias, H. N Fulham scored a great trium Chung, KH, Yuen, Kwan Yu-to-day when they visited Shef chor, Dr. T. Y. Li, and Mia E United in a second divisio Thom.

football match and won by the There being no further business, only goal scored.-- the meeting adjourned.

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