1936-11-26 — Page 7

PROFESSOR

EVANS' TALK

"Bernard Shaw's Black Shirt

And Red Tie"!

ENGLAND'S

LITERARIES

Professor B. Ifor Evans talk on

treats

English Life revealed by English Literature which was delivered in the vity yesterday, proved the Hong Great Hall of the Hong Kong Univer to be one of those rare Kong public was privileged to hear. The The speaker's masterful choice of worda cleverly injected humour recompensed the audience for his inadvertent tendency to drift away from the main theme of his talk.

The lecture was very well supported by the public which led the Great Hall of the University and gave warm welcome to the speaker who was introduced by Professor R. K. M. Simpson.

ENGLAND'S CHANGE

Professor Evaus stated that many agreed that it was some 130 or 100 years ago when England became an Industrial country of the world, since when she has passed through several

has also

periods of transition. This co

GUIDING IN

HONG KONG

Hospital Work Appreciated

ANNUAL MEETING

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A highly satisfactory report of the Social Service side of Gulding In the Colony and other activities were presented before its members at the Annual Meeting of the Girl Guides Association of Hong Kong, which was held in the Sandilands Hut yesterday morning.

PRESIDENT WELCOMED

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1936.

HELENA MAY

Healthy State Of Finances

At the annual general meeting of the Helena May Institute held yester day morning, the President, Arm. A. Murdoch, told the members that they had a profit of $1,430.50 in the year's

because they had suffered a loss of profit was the more pleasing $9,753.05 last year, and the President thought that their various economies, and the increased number of visitors probably caused this gain for the

However, she added, they had in no way reduced their comfort nor their efficiency

Bab-

"SAFETY FIRST"

CAMPAIGN

Instructive Talk By Mr. Hodgson

CAUTIOUS DRIVING -

NECESSARY

Another instructive talk in coaaeo tion with the "Safety First CAID." paign, was given by Mr. P.M. Hodgson from the ZBW studio last night. This talk follows that given by the Hon. Mr. T.E. King, Inspector General of Police and the Hon. Mr. R. H. Kotowall

The speaker reminded listeners that He said in part: more cautious driving was necessary

launched in this Colony by the Police What is this campaign of safety first all about! Well, it is a campaign in co-operation with the Hong Kong your tu lessen the accidents and Automobile Association in an andes- damage by motor traffic,

VETAL CAMPAIGN

BUILDING FUND

Christ Church,

Kowloon Tong

$15.00 25.00

The following further donations are acknowledged with gratitude: Rev. J. Q. E. Baker Mr. P. S. Cassidy Mr. & Mrs. F. W. E........ 81.00 Dr. K. H. Uitley

20.00 Rev. G. T. Waldegrave ......... 50.00 Lt. Col. R. F. Johnson Mr. & Mrs. W. J. Scotcher......30,00 Mr. & Mrs. H. Owen Hughes. 20.00 Mr. & Mrs. & R. Kerr..

W. EH B

Mr. & Mrs. H. Gittins Anonymous H.

Mr. Yam Hin Tseuk Mr. M'King Pan Mr. A. Zimmern

Mrs, P. L. Lacken Miss A. Lowcock Mrs. Ma Sir R. Ho Tung...... Mr. & Mr. Knox

Miss Tam.... Mr. A. J. Walters

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.100.00

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3,00

The meeting a well attended port, Mrs. R. K. M. Simpson, said: In giving the Hon. Treasurer's Ro- and was presided by Lady, Macgre- A copy of the balance sheet having gor, President, who, in opening the been sent to each member of the In- meeting, welcomed Lady Caldecott.orking for the year shows a profit I will take this read. the Girl Guides',new Patroness. The minutes of the last armual of $1,430.50 against a loss last year meeting were read and were signed od for by the rise in recuipts for of 12:53,95. This is chiedy account by the President..

travellers and the decrease in repair Before asking the members to charged to working account adopt the Report and Annual Ac-criptions have again fallen slightly. counts. Mrs. T. H. King, Colony

"The Profit and Loss Account shows and to everyone, and no driver of a

The campaign is vital to you, to ma Kowloon Tong Sunday School last year of 82,745.37

net profit of 81,203.18 against a loss motor car ought to slip in the clutch Cunningham (July/Sept.)

(Sentora) este mounted and drive away without first having Mr. & Mrs. E. C. Thomas..... 15.00 investments $3,794.80. This once more shows a words "Safety First" and act accord

amounted to

indelibly imprinted on his mind

Miss R. Mow Fung .... decrease, those guiders and other members

the careless and sometimes reckless "Communion for the Bick" ingly. One cannot dismiss the terrible | Mr. F. Avery ..... toll of buman lives who gave their very valuable help by Mr. M. H. Raffey, seconded by action of nuthine and that Mr. T. Lay

lost

yearly through] Mra. H. 5. Hilis

drivers as a mere which cannot be avoided. It can be avoided and must be

Commissioner, expressed apprecia- tion to Lady Macgregor for becom- ing President of the Association. Thanks were

also expressed to

проп hor literary Alteribing the attitude to the movement. towards things in general which the people of the nineteenth century

adopted, the speaker pointed out that Samuel futler was the first to come to distrust machine. It was he who suggested that Man would one day become its slave. The machine was likened to a baby, because it had to be kept at a certain temperature fed with the right food sad had to be kept clean. The machine mande demand on the world to market its products. It was during this nineteenth century period that there was a dense that the world would develop in the right way for the henefit of the people,

ANALYSING THEMSELVES At the end of the century Great Britain became involved in the South African war and entered it because she thought, like all nations to when they go to war she was in the right, When the fight ended she wondered whether it was worth it. After a period of ten or fifteen years the Englisit

down to a more intellec tus ans, y sin of themselves to a recon- sideration of their national and inter- national policies.

The

speaker then referred to the criticisms expressed by various writers of the world and mentioned Gals- worthy, Wells and Shaw.

SHAW THE ABUSIVE "Bernard Shaw came from, Dublin a poor man and became rich by ahoa- ing us, Professor Evans ssid, "and the

LOSS SUSTAINED Mrs. King stated that the air Guides sustained an overwhelming loss in the departures from the Colony of Lady Southorn and Mrs. Grist, both of whom did valuables work for the Girl Guide movement in Hong Kong.

After Mr. King spoke briefly on the report Mrs. J D. Danby, Colony Treasurer, dealt with various itens

in the annual accounts. The lat ter pointed out that the accounts were in a satisfactory state and expenditure was only mainly car- Hut. ried out in redecorating Sandilands

On the proposal of Mrs R. M Henderson," Mrs C G. Alabaster seconded the adoption of the re- part and the annual accounts.

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES A short talk on the Social ac- tivities of the Girl Guides at the Tung Wan Hospital was given by Dr. Nash who stated that the weekly visits of the Guides had made a lot of difference to the children in the hospital. She ap- pealed to members, of the Associa- tion to continue this good work carted out by the Girl Guides.

Pardcular reference was made

from

and the balance sheet was proposed The adoption of the annual report

Mrs. J. Durran, and carried.

Mrs. E. Cock, on behalf of members, tendered a vote of thanks to the Off- President and Vice-President who cers of the Council, especially the have done great work for the Helens May.

Following the meeting, an auction of magazines was conducted by Mrs. J. W. Anderson

incident in

in modern

cident-the single horrible accident is You may have witnessed a bad ac no isolated horror, it happens daily. One really needs to see a bad accident or a motion picture of one accompanied by sound, the hopeless effort of the in jured to get up, the granting unpleas Among those present at the meet-ant noises and the panting growning Mrs. H. G. Seth-Smith (Vice-Presi ing were Mrs. A. Murdoch (President); of a human being drugged with shock, dont); Mrs. D. L. Strellett (Hon. crumpled effect of a child's body if he is not already dead, the insane Secretary);

R. K. V. Simpeon crushed out of human shape-These Treasurer); Mesdames J. W.

are standard everyday soquela to Cock J. Durran, A. Y.

hurry, Speed and more speed and what for? Just thoughtlessness, but with terrible reauita!

Anderson, Kirk, M. H. Roffey, Hodern passion of going places in a

Greaves, E

F. Sommers, Gaudy, Hawkins, Kelvin Stark, Wolf, Dunlop, Gubbay, Grifith D. A. Mardoch, and Miss Bornell, Secretary of the Helena May Institute.

MOTOR AIR

THE FEDESTRIAN Now, I can imagine you may say what about the pedestrian who is often the cause of an accident. True

Mr. Sydney Lee .....

Mrs. T. Lay Mr. R. Lay

Mr. W. J. Howard Mr. Wong Lal Ching Mrs. Bolt...... Mr. S. Broadbridge Miss Mary Lay Master Francis Lay Mr. B. D. Lay Rev. Nash in Memory of Mr. Misses Forster

Kim .............

Miss S. I. Summerskill

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32.00

10:00 15.90

Mrs. W. J. Tutcher (£2) ...$31.80

10.00

5.00

5,00

Mrs. Lay "In Memory of Mr.

T. Lay" Mrs. Matthews "In Memory of Ruby" Mr. E F. Fincher. 2.00 Kowloon Tong Sunday School

he is. The pedestrian may be careless, absent-minded, often stupid, but for

Offertory

40.45 this very reason anyone in possession Mr. & Mrs. F. Q. Maunder.., 25.00 of a potential dangerous weapon is Miss W. I Griffia

TRANSPORTled upon to be on his guard against Mr. & Mrs. Geo Stewart

Aerial Transport Blessings

BY HAROLD GUARD

Colony

streeta

Mr. R. Ashton Hill slow Ray. G: F. Allen

are Interest

in the habit of anywhere in

the middle of the

moru abusive he got, the richer be by the speaker to the guides of the United Press Stan Lorrespondent pedestrians and by loud tooting of the

became.

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5th Hong Kong Company. captain-

have been paying regular visits to the hospital, especially throughout

the summer.

Bernard Shaw, the speaker continued by Mrs, GA. C. Herklots, who ed, was imbued with an image of him- self as a sort of Voltaire and pos- sessed a certain" sense of mysticismı. He way

was troubled by two conceptions of Communism and solved the problem by wearing a black shirt and a red tie However, his beard often obscured his red tie

END OF CIVILIZATION

After referring to other literary minds in the course of his lecture, such as D. H. Lawrence, T. S. Elliott, James Joyce and others, the speaker pointed

out that not a few modern writers believed that war would not mean the destruction of the individual but rather that of civilization.

A passing romark was made by Pro fessor Evans in regard to Fleet Street in which he said, "There is no reason why a street of newspapers should be beautiful."

In conclusion, "the speaker said, he would gladly answer questions of the past and the present.

ASK WELLS

"If you want to know about the "future, ask Wells," he ended.

The speaker was thanked by Pro- fessor Simpson who also called for a vote of appreciation which was second- ed by Sir William Hornell.

CHINA LIGHTS

Dividend Of 50 Cts.

Per Share

PATIENTS' INTEREST Dr. Nash pointed out that the children in hospitals used to have nothing to do but since the visits of the Girl Guides the patients are taking very keen interest in doing

various kinds of work, such

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knitting, quilt-making, and other handicrafts.

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Rev. & Mrs. J. R. Higgs... Mr. M. Barton (Proceeds of

Sonata Recitals) Mr. EL M. Green (£2)

Anonymous Canton Anon No. 2 Ah Kai...... Mr. T. Newton

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Elizabeth Schumann Favourite Songs

Peter Warlock Songs.

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Schumann Songs. Carl Fischer Edit.

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Julia Culp

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Moussorgsky Songs.

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Rimsky Korsakov Songs.

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Parry's Lyrics

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Brahma Songs. Whistler Edit.

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Dvorak Biblical Songs.

Mr. dz/Mrs. J. F. Shea.

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$1,287.52 2,060.65

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these frailties of human nature. This Miss M. Churn particularly applies to this where the roads and are often crowded with thinking country folk who not used to motor traffic-why are

́oblivious of on-coming, fast moving and weighty vehicles, Are we justified in assuming the right to ignore these in the "Manila Bulletin.")

expect them to clear the way for Hong Kong, (Air Ma). This a triumphant dash through a crowded British Colony will be better able street or be knocked over? I think

and доб to appreciate the many blessings many care and taxis speed through our Mr. M. D. Bouge

yet the manner in which Mr AF. Kistner which aerial transport has brought city streets is amazing and calls for Mr. H. C. Bough in its wake if an expertinent whien drastic speed regulations and heavy Mrs. 8. M. Churn is being carried out, quietly and punishment for breaches thereof. No Mrs. Lyson unknown to the general public, byly to blame, but if a driver maintains Mis. Sinn Chan See

doubt the pedestrian is at times large Miss J. Anderson Department, proves a success......... the local Botanical and Forestry the principle of safety first, he will

seldom be caught napping. which it is hoped will eventually Two parasites from "Hawall.

weed, have recently been intro wipe out a rapidly spreading local

duced here, and Important resulte

In conclusion, Dr. Nach stated making botanical and entomollgcal that she hoped the Girl Gukles history are expected. will extend their visits to the Tang

Wah Eastern Hospital where there are also several children.

"For what you have dope we are very grateful," Dr. Nash said.

THOSE PRESENT Among those present were;- Lady Caldecott (Patroncas) Lady Macgregor (President), Mrs. T. H. King (Colony Commissioner), Mrs. G. A. C. Herklots (District Com missioner). Mrs. A. R. H. Phillips, Colony Secretary), Mrs. J. D Danby (Colony Treasurer), Mrs. J H. R. Hance (Badge Secretary), Mrs. M. E. Burslem (Hut Secre- tary), Miss H. D. Sawyer, Mrs. C. G. Alabaster, Mrs. L. Dunbar, Mrs. J. Fleming, Mrs. R. M. Henderson, Mrs. Midzusawa.

ENGLISH

ASSOCIATION

It is announced that the Directors liah Association will hold its second The Rong Kong Branch of the Eng, of the China Light & Power Co. have Meeting of the Session 1936-7, next dealded to recommend to shareholders Tuesday at 5.30 pm in the Helena at the forthcoming annual meeting May Institute The Hon. Dr. R. H that the profits for the past financial Kotowall has promised to take the year, after providing 8442,000 for Chair, and the Rev. Fr. Sheridan, S. depreciation, amounting (subject to J. will speak on: "The Adventure of andit) to approximately $880,000, plus Chesterton. $124,000 brought forward xum 1:245

as follows: yeur, be dealt with as

pay a Dividend of 50 cents per share on the “Old” Shares and proportionate amounts on the 1935- Issue Shares, absorbing abouty

$634,000

To transfer to Reserve re Geners eral Managers' Rights

To carry forward approximately

70,000

103,000

$1,007,000 The dividend will be payable on 1st December, 1938..

The Directors have also decided to call up the balance of $5.60 per share on the 1826-Lasus Shares and to make such call payable early in January. 1937.

FORTHCOMING WEDDING

CAUTIOUS DRIVING

Total

I have not in this little talk to-night properly drive a car, or even what to touched upon such a matter of how to Freviously acknowledged do when an accident seems inevitable. consider I am at all qualified to do so. I am not teaching anyone; nor do I It is not necessary to assume that the

The Building Committee of Christ ning wild her, caled by scientists low-far from it-the standard can

There is a plant literally run standard of driving in this Colony is Church. Kowloon Tony, would like to take this opportunity of thank- Lantana Camara, which has been compare favourably with any place, ing all those who have contributed long viewed with intense dislike.

and having regard to the congested It is a shrub with a somewhat circumstances of a non-

ares of the city and the rather peculiar Donations may be sent to the Hon

Treasurer, Miss R. Mow. Fùng, c/o traffic minded

it migiving

be Gilman & Co., Ltd.

driving is necessary. To take chances claimed that to standard of is high. Nevertheless, more cautious is risky here and to be alert to danger at the most unexpected moment is essential. If drivers will only

koop their minds on the job, I am certain there will be less damage done buth to your car, to you and to others. By others, I mean those who are entitled to expect care on your part: you expect it from others yourself

thorny stem, coarse serrated leaves. nearly an inch across, which range and composite dowers, measuring

through various colors from crange to a pretty yellow.

NATIVE OF S. AMERICA Lantana was originally a native of South America and it was ap- parently introduced to Hong Kong as an ornamental plant. Now, in parts of Hong Kong and the New Territories it has spread so rapidly

that it has become a menace 10 local vegetation and naturalists have drawn attention to the need for remedial measures.

For some years efforts have been made to eradicate this insidious uivader by employing armies of coolies to uproot the weed, but the effort proved unavalling and in recent months the measure has be- come a dead letter.

The Botanical and Forestry De- partment, however, has not been

T&

idle, and following Intensive search work and extensive enquiries in various parts of the globe, new hope has sprung afresh in the hearts of nature lovers.

I read a little paragraph the other day which I think is applicable.

S.P.C.A.

Flag Day Appeal

The result of the Flag Day ap- peal to date is as follows (states

A magistrate trying a case said to Mr. HM Cockle Hon. Treasurer

the accused You are a danger to of the 8. P. 0.4)-

pedestrians. You will not.

be

allowed to drive for two years" Previously acknowledged $1,518:15 The accused" But

Sir, my living Mrs Yarnelli depends on it." The Magistrate "So does theirs."

vas eating the unripe seed as soon as they haten out.

CHECK ON DEVELOPMENT Z

Ir these insects can be establish

here, they will spread to all Lantana plants in the Colony, and form a defalte check on develop- menti

A McKellar EsQ........... Mra A. W: Bartholomew... H. M. Ervine Andrews Esq., John D. Humphreys & Son.

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ST. VINCENT DE PAUL

The Society of St Vincent de Paul acknowledges with grateful thanks the receipt of the following donations to the Society's Funds:--- Mr. de Mrs. R.:J. Everest and

family

With the aid of the Clipper malis A previous experiment, of a The forthcoming wedding has been It has been possible for the Enanlar nature was carried out, Mrs. J. H. Taggart Stephens, a police officer attached to send to Hong Kong two species of no evidence as to whether any uf announced of Mr. Leslie George tomology Department at Hawall to me three years ago, but there was fred Mogra George, of No. 1, Minden insects which are a pest of the the imported insects the Naval Dockyard, and Mias Wini

survived. Avenue, Kowloon

·DANCE-

A subscription dance will be hold at the Kowloon Cricket Club on Saturday, December 6, at 8.15 p.m. The music will be supplied by Mickey's Melody Makers Band,

Lantana plant:

One insect a small piome moth operates as n check on the plant

They had to be shipped to Hong Kong in the cold storage of steamer, most of the larvae perish-

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by laying its eggs on the bud, cov- ing on the voyage, die in these days of invention, and web which brevents development ering the entire bud with film af Now, however, the "defending rapid progress, we want people. the other, à fly, selects the fully American Clipper, and there are see what is wanted, and spend forces are being imported by Pan-with vision who can look ahead.

forged berries of the plant and in ropes for the eventual entire ell-

the money aright."Admiral Sir each of these lays an egg, the lar-mination of the Lantana.

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