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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 1936.

YEAR OF DIFFICULTIES

FOR TRAVEL ASSOCIATION

Existence Depends Solely

On Colony's Support

FIRST ANNUAL MEETING

Dimcult-es that have confronted, the activities of the Hong Kong Travel Association in their "first year of existenca were stressed by the Hon. Mr. W. “J. Carrié, Chairman, when he presided at the annual genersi meeting of the Association held in the Urban Council Cham- her yesterday afternoon.

The Chairman remarked that he would streng as strong na he possibly could that the Association could only continue to exist if it'received, the support of the commercial comman- nity of Bong Kong.

*I am not very happy regarding the Chinese side of our activities—we have done very ilitle to encourage Chinese to come to Hong Kong for a holiday but conditions la China have been difficult." said the Hon. Mr. Carrio.

The Hon. Dr. R. H, Kotewall, one of the leading representatives of the Chinese com- munity, and Mr. J. H. Taggart, manager of the Hong Kong and Shanghal Hotels Limited, were elected to the Board of Directors.

CHAIRMAN'S SPEECH Addressing the meeting. the Chairman said:-

The Report of the Directors of the Hong Kong Travel Assoctution la so full that I have little to add to it. I should like to refer Briefly however. to finance-an all ab- .sorbing subject. You cannot make bricks without straw and you can not advertise without money to

pay for the advertisement.

$16,041

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may think that the beneẞts will accrue only to certain classes of the community; but I assure them that a large influx of visitors and the development of the Colony as ja resort cannot but be, directly cl indirectly, of value to everyone. whether he be the head of a large firm, or a small tradesman, of even a rickshaw-puller: It is to be hoped that everyone wll realise the great potentia'itres of this ganisation. and support it to the best of his ability,"

CONSERVATIVE POLICY ·

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Last year the Government ac- cepted the recommendation of the preliminary advisory Committee, and contributed to the funds of the Association the sum of $25,000. "It is always d ficult," remarked This gave the Association some-

the chairman, "to persuade people thing to start on. Contributions to subscribe to a new and uneer- from the public have amounted totain project and even at the end and the bulk ot. this of the first year it is difficult to was made up of four contributions point to anything definite accom- of $1.000 each, eleven of $500 and plished or to produce defnite re- eight of $250 e. twenty-three suits of our activities. But we do contributors gave us $11.500. Al-belleve that our work is having together there are seventy mem- some effect; and in entering on bers of the Association. Le, those our second year, we are confident who subscribed $50 and over and that we shall be able to do more their total subscriptions amounted in the future,. it to $14.750.

་་

This year the Government has again promised to give to the Association, without stipulations. the sum of $15.000. and in intro- ducing the Budget the Honourable the Colonial Secretary stated last year that the contribution was re-

duced from $25.000 to $15.000 at the suggestion of the Secretary of State for the Colonies but the Government will be prepared to ask the Secretary of State to sanc-

"The Board of Directors has adopted a conservative policy; we have not splashed about, but we are carefully bulld- ing up

Our money

an organisation which should be of great value to the Colony. For that reason we have ended our first year with a fairly substantial balance, but our com- mitments for this year have already practically wiped that balance out.

"You will have noticed that the

Mr. C. H. Benson seconded the adoption of the report and state- ment of accounts.

The Chairman: Would anybody like to make a few remarks? ..

MERCHANT REPRESENTATION

Mr. C. M. Hall, proprietor of the Caravan, suggested that the mer chants of Hong Kong should re-

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DEATH OF NOTED

BARRISTER

Mr. W. Ah Ket

•

Of Melbourne

FORMER CONSUL-GENERAL FOR

CHINA IN AUSTRALIA

It will be with regret that many soon attracted the favourable at- ; residents in the Colony will learn tention of one of the partners of of the death of a former Consui-¦the firm, and eventually he became General for China in Australia. Į mánüging clerk.

Mr. W. Ah Ket, who was one of the most brilliant members of the legal profession in Melbourne.

News was received yesterday of Mr. Ah"Ket's death by Mr. Cobb Cheong, who is representing im "portant Australian manufacturers In Hong Kong.

Then he decided to pass the final examinations for the Bar, and, like many another distinguished jurist, he graduated from the office stool. not the study chair. He obtained the coveted Supreme Court prize. and established a record in aggre- gate marks in this stim examina- tion

Few Chinese have ever been privileged to make so favourable It was in 1902, when he was 26 an impression on the people of years of age, that Ah Ket made his Australia did this gifted and į first appearance at the Bar, plead- gracious son of a Chinese tobacco ing on behalf of a fellow country- planter who had settled in Aus- traila.

ROMANTIC CAREER

It was as a boy interpreter that the late Mr. Ah Ket Arst entered Endowed with court of law.

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in the

man. In his Bar practice be dis- played a profound knowledge of the law in all departinents and was always regarded as a man of brilliance.

German.

He spoke English and Chinese fluently and had more than a work- French and ceive more representation on the those two characteristics which going knowledge of Board of Directors. At present the such a long way in making for Board was constituted of tourist success-an enthusiasm for learn. Later in life he acted as Consul- agencies and the Government. Iting and a keen sense of humour-General for China, seemed to him that it might be the young Chinese lad broadened. The hote's, he painted young country determined to fit himself for the Bar. He worked on out, had a, tourist department.

The Chairman reminded Mr. Hall his father's farm: he interpreted in the courts at odd times and be that on the agenda for the meet- ing it was stated that Mr. J. H became, a conspicuous favourite in

the realm of sport. Taggart of the Hong Kong and Shanghat Hotels and Mr. Ma Man Fal had retired but, being eligible. could be re-elected.

Mr. Hall: Unfortunately your regulations call for three members of the association to sponsor any appointee. It was not until I re- ceived this notice that I knew that I had a vote.

Having matriculated In the

the ambitious Ah country.

Ket decided to pay his way" in the city of Melbourne about that period! when the great "land boom" was bursting with chaotic results an a bewildered nation.

Everything was then in a state of flux, reconstructions of busi- besses were under way-lawyers HQN, MR. LO'S, THANKS were thriving. Obtaining employ- Hon. Mr. M. K. Lo: I did not ment as a clerk in, a particularly intend to say anything but I do large legal firm, any ordinary lad wish to make a very few remarks. } would have been swamped amongst

He was a member of the Masonic Order, was past master of East Caulfield Lodge and held the rank at Past Senior Grand Deacon In the Grand Lodge.

He has left a widow, who was Miss G. Bullock, two daughters and two sons, one now in his fifth year of the medical course, the other recently having taken his LL.B. d'egree.

Warning

The Dentist

As a member of the public and as such numbers of clerks and other Patients Equipped

u small member of this Association assistants. but the Chinese lad

With Signals

Mr: Hall: It must be signed by LIKE TRAFFIC POLICE

three members.

The Chairman Is that difficult? able. It must have been disheart-ment's notice.

Mr. Hall: I think yo, at a mo- ening. I mean the discourage-

will The Chairman: We ment from the lack of people to that up later. pay subscriptions.

and your Board our very gratefu I do wish, Sir, to tender to you

thanks for the way in which you have carried out your first year's work under the greatest dis- tion a supplementary vote if the building of a kiosis near the Kow-appointment possible and imagin- public response to the appeal for loon Wharves has been commenc funds Justifies such R course. ed. This we consider a most im -

portant pranch of namely service, to visitors

who

For to Hong Kong. may

who persen

'eaves the every Colony satisfied that we have done all we could to make his stay in Hong Kong whether it be long or

This is clearly a case where with- out public support it would not be justifiable to expend large sum from the public funds. and it is the present intention of the Gov- ernment, when the scheme is fur ther advanced, to make its contri-

come

our

WOLK

A "stop." "caption" "go" ap- paratus by which patients can re- take veal to the dentist exactly how they feel is the latest device in England to banishing fear Tro dental surgery. #m

DIRECTORS ELECTED I had the honour of serving on

The Chairman then announced this Board for a licite time and I that Mr. Taggart and the Hon. Dr. gladly resigned for one who would R. H. Kotewall had been nomin- be of more use to this Board..

cted. "I am sorry for anybody who wished to nominate others and have been put off by ignorance. I don't know if we can under our

If I were Chairman at this meet.

bution on a dollar for dollar basis | short, pleasant and entertaining. Ag 10-day I would and it very dir.

as was recommended by the Com- mittee mentioned.

"That I submit. is the limit of generosity which we can expect from Government. Next year the

GOVERNMENT BETTER THAN

PUBLIC

a walking advertisement for the Colony. An Information Bureau essential for this work."

THAT HANDBOOK

.contribution from Government We have also just produced a will be strictly on a dollar for dol-handbook," naively observed the lar basis."

chairman, on Hong Kong, which is a mine of information of the type particularly wanted by visit- Continuing the Chairman saldors, and a handy ittle map of the Island showing a few of the easily supporting this Item in the Es-

accessible walks. It is hoped to timates for 1936, the Hon. Dr. R.

Produce later a similar map of Kowloon and the New Territories. We have several other projects un der consideration such as signposts for walks and so forth, and we are always open to suggestions."

H. Kotewall addressed the Legis- lative Council as follows:-

"The Government are to be con- gratulated upon the official aid and encouragement they have given to the project for promot- ing our 'tourist trade, a project which holds out the hope of bet-

ENCOURAGING CHINESE

VISITORS

ter things to come. This scheme "I am not very happy regarding

we have done very little to en- courage Chinese to come to Hong Kong for a holiday but conditions in China have been diffleult.

1 the outcome of suggestions the Chinese side of our activities made by the Hori, Mr. Mackle and myself in the Budget debate last year, and it is gratifying to see the promptness with which those suggestions have been taken up by the Government.

ficult to use such strained and

dignified words as you have done in your appeal for more support. I would put it bluntly to the public that if they don't pay there will be a close-down and the activities of this Association will cease. quicker the public knows this the better it will be.

The

1. merely wish to repeat my sin cere thanks

to your Board for

The patient holds the contru: switch in nis hand while his teet are being drilled, and on" his shoulder is a box containing red. amber and green 'lights.

Suggested to the inventor as a joke, it was found that the psycho- logical effect Was tremendous: patients gain so much confidence The Chairman referred to Mr. that they do not signa; "stop" at Taggart as being a most useful | ail

constitution receive nominations at this meeting. We had better let that stand," he added.

member on the Board and he wel- comed the Hon, Dr. Kotewall. who was one of the leading representa- tives of the Chinese commun-. ity and would be of considerable

THOUSANDS

carrying on under such distressing assistance to the Board of DirecOF LOTTERY

difficulties.

Mr. Hall: I should be very sorry if my remarks were misconstrued. I am one who many years ago ad- vocated just what we are attempt Ing. I am one who will do all can in the interests of the Hons Kong Travel Bureau.

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tora.

Mr. Mackintosh enquired if every TICKETS FOUND

DISCOVERY MADE ON TRAIN

Unemployed As Carrier

member had received a copy of the constitution of the Association and the Chairman replied that it was incorporated under Ordinance and was part of the law of the Colony. The Chairman: That is all the "NOT AT HEART"

business of the meeting and I Mr. F. A. Mackintosh remarked thank you gentlemen for your at- that he would like to associate him. tendance. I hope we shall have a self with the remarks made by the successful year. It depends, as I Hon. Mr. Lo as regards the work 517, on the financial support you put in by the Association during have given us and also the sup Wong Ping tried to tell Mr. Q. A is first year. All those who knew port by suggestions of anybody with A. Macfadyen, at the Kowloon the work of advertising must a fertile mind and is anxious to Magistracy yesterday, that he was realise the tremendous amount of promote the interests of this Asso-only bringing 3,212 lottery tickets work that had been put in volun- ciation. We are not all trained from Shum Chun to Hong Kong for "In conclusion," said the chair-

publicity experts and are always a friend, who had promised to pay In this matter, it seems that the

tarlly. man "I would stress as strongly Government have been more ap

"The general public as I possibly can that the Hong Kong have not at heart the adver-

of Hong willing to receive suggestions, preciative of the public's need and Kong Travel Association can only tising of Hong Kong," said Mr.

THOSE PRESENT -

Mr. Macfadyen fined him $500 or interests than the publle itself. I continue to exist if it receives the Mackintosh. Those who live here besides

Those present at the meeting, four months' imprisonment because say this because I am informed support of the commercial com-

the Chairman, were: he had a previous conviction for a that the response of the commu-

look on Hong Kong as their home. MI, C. H. Benson, Major R. D. Bimilar offence two years ago. munity of Hong Kong. There are I think that more, subscriptions Walker and Mr. Tang Chung Pat. Wong was searched on the train some who should support it more should come from those who benent (Directors); Mr. Kieran Begdon between Talpo Market and Yauma- strongly than others, but all are in directly from this Association."

(Secretary), Mr. H. M. Cockle (Audi-ti, and the tickets were found in The speaker suggested that a

tor.); Hon. Dr. R. H. Kotewall, Hon."', his girdle.

nity to the appeal made by the Travel Association for funds has been disappointing. Of the amount that has been subscribed, the bulk comes from publle companies and European firms. Although these companies represent Chinese cani- tal to no small extent it is a pity

that the direct response from the Chinese community has been se meagre.. I should like to ste a much more individual and direct encouragement from that quarter

I avall myself of the opportu nity which this meeting affords. to impresa upon all that this pro- ject is one which will undoubtedly bring very valuable results. Bame

SUPPORT NEEDED

some measure affected.

him 52 for the trouble.

DORADO DEPARTS

I ask, therefore, all who support- small circular be sent round and Mr. M. K. Lo, Messrs. C. M. Hall, At the police station, he stated ed us during our first year to come he hoped it would have a desirable F. A. Mackintosh, F. C. Harry, P. that he was 52, unemployed, and forward again to carry on the work | effect.

H. Buckling, and the following re- that he lived at Shün Tak, we have started. I ask you speci- The Chairman, addressing Mr. presentatives of the Chinese Gen- ally to

send your subscriptions Hall, suggested that he wait an- eral Chamber of Commerce, Messrs. direct to the Secretary at our pre-other year before making his no- J. M. Wong, Li Jowson, Lau Yuk sent temporary office in Exchange mination to the Board of Directors. Wan and Yung Koon Man. Building, 2nd floor, and not to The Board had six meri, two of The Chairman mentioned that he wait until a messenger calls at your whom retired annually and yester- had received a letter from the Hon. When the R.M.A. Dorado left

ice to try to dun you into sub- day afternoon two members had Mr. A. W. Hughes in which he Hong Kong yesterday at 11 am. scribing.

retired and the second item on the made suggestions for stimulating she carried 0.460 kilograms of agenda was the election of two Chinese tourist trade which, would freight and 65.223 kilograms of members to take their placca. He receive the serious consideration of mail. Mr. Lee Chong Ong was a had received only two nominations. the Directors.

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I now move the adoption of the Report and Accounts for the year ending 30th June, 1935.

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