NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
NOTICE.
THE GENERAL ELECTRIC CO. OF CHINA, LTD.
Mr. H. C. Margreft has been appointed Manager for Hong Kong and South China as from this date.
Hong Kong, April 5th.
THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB
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The Third Extra Race Meeting will be held (weather permitting) at HAPPY VALLEY on Satur day, 10th April, 1937, commenc.
ing at 2.00 p.m.
The First Bell will be rung at
1.30 p.m.
By Order,
C. B. BROWN,
Secretary,
Hong Kong, 5th April, 1937.
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NAVIGATION "CO., LTD.
The Fifty-sixth Ordinary Gen. eral Meeting of the Company will be held at the Offices of the General Managers, Messrs. Jar dine, Matheson & Co., Ltd.,
BRITISH MUNICIPAL COUNCIL, TIENTSIN
Pedder Street, Hong Kong, on MUNICIPAL NOTIFICATION Thursday, 8th April, 1937, at
noon, for the purpose of receiving the Report "of the Directors, passing the Accounts, and clect. ing Directors and Auditors.
The Transfer Books of the Company will be closed from the 1st to 22nd April Inclusive.
By order of the Board, JARDINE, MATHESON & CO., LTD., "General Managers.
Hong Kong, 18th March, 1937.
No. 6/37
BRITISH MUNICIPAL COUNCIL, TIENTSIN
MUNICIPAL NOTIFICATION No. 5/37
G.
R.
VACANCY FOR
G.
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VACANCY FOR LADY SUPERINTENDENT OF HOSPITALS
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The British Municipal Council, Tientsin, invites applications from British ladies for the posi tion of Lady Superintendent of
FIRE BRIGADE
SUPERINTENDENT
The British Municipal Council, Tientsin, Lavites applications from British Subjects for the position of Superintendent for its Fire Brigade, which will become vacant in the latter half of the
present year.
The commencing salary will be $600 (consisting of $400
its Municipal Hospitals, which "basic salary" plus $200 "Re.
summer of the present year.
BIRTHS
LOPES-On March 30, 1937, at the Paulun Hospital, Shanghai, to Mr. and Mrs. F. X. Lopes," a daughter, Monica Cecilia. GOMES.-On March 30, 1937, at the Country Hospital, Shanghai, to Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Gomes, a
son.
SEGERHOLM-On March 30, 1937.
at the Sacred Heart Hospital, Shanghai, to Mr. and Mrs. Q. E. Segerholm, a daughter.
Editorial and Business
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If Gossip We Must
(BY
"PRUDENCE")
With so many farewells it is nice to welcome others back to the Colony. I ran into Mrs. Lindsell last week. She is just back after a long holiday at Home, and was looking splendid. Mrs. Hinshel- wood, too, is here for a short visit, to escape the hot weather in Bang-
Many sad farewells were said one accused them of catch-in a when the Ranchi sailed on Satur-"crab" or two on the way! day. Among the departees was Popular "Sonny" Hole and her Mr. E. B. Reed (Superintendent of husband also left by the Ranchi on leave and will be back in time for Omce: Crown Lands and Surveys) who
When we arrived to has gone Home on retirement, 'and Christmas. will be very much faissed, not only say good-bye we found Mrs. Hole in his Department. but by the looking very charming in a costume Jockey Club; the Civil Service of light gray and navy-blue, dis-kok, and is staying with her father Cricket Club. the Yacht Club and pensing cocktails to all and sundry other sporting circles.
in the lounge, with a lavish hand.
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Hong Kong, APRIL 5, 1837.
BRITAIN'S 'NAVAL STRENGTH
Captain and Mrs. Cyril Coltart, One of the most exclusive Ladles' also will be sadly missed. The Clubs in London's West End had famous rabbit (complete with a so many applicants who wanted warm cost for the voyage) was rooms for Coronation week, that safely parked with the ship's but they decided to ballot for them. cher. This sounds rather sinister, Mrs. Ronnie Childe was one of the but as a matter of fact he is the lucky ones, and she too left by the most dependable person, and al-Ranchi, and looking forward to ways takes charge of the "Fets" on board.
"Uncle Cyril" was rowed from the Medway by a crew of the Ships' Officers, who made good going across the barbour, although some-
seeing the Coronation Procession In comfort. Dr. Tso and his son were on board. Dr. Tso will be the representative of the Chinese com- munity of Hong Kong at the Coronation.
Naval Estimates of £105,065,China's Special Ambassador
:
To Coronation
(Continued from Page 1.)
and mother, on the Peak. She was looking prettier than ever in a nut- brown suit and smart little Russian hat. With her was her sister Rose- mary, who has been on a visit to Slam, and has been playing quite a lot of polo. whilst there,
It was bad luck the HMA. Ber-" wick had a rainy night during the week for their dance, but in spite of the damp decks everyone seem- ed to enjoy it, and some of the ladies had a lot of fun pulling rub- bers over their silver slippers and dancing gally on. It was a very cheery evening. 4
SAIGON-FRANCE FLIGHT
Nice, April 4. The French airmen Pissavy and Comet have arrived here. "They claim to have beaten the Saigon to France fight record. Reuter,
CHAN CHAI-TONG'S RETURN
000 provide an earnest of the reality of rearmament, and of the energetic manner in which the Admiralty has dealt with its slure of the new provision for defence. A programme that con-
Admiral Chen (Deputy Chief Dele- preconstruction of China. Thus Dr. templates having 148 vessels un-
gate) and Secretary-General Yung Kung's trip to Europe will bear der construction at the same together with the other members abundant fruits. (Applause). time is impressive, but is certain of the special delegation to the "Going with Dr. Kung is a large ly not beyond the capacity of the Coronation, have deigned to pause and distinguished delegation of
General Chan Chal-tong, former building yards of Britain." So here for a short while and honour | diplomats, experts, secretaries and far us
their gracious presence, attaches. The future result of military chief of Kwangtung, will the Navy is concerned us with
This enables us to enjoy the pres- their tour must be considerable. I return to Hong Kong in the Pots- there bas never.. been any tige of meeting them over a friend- have no doubt they will greatly dam on Thursday. doubt that, once the nation is cup of wine. (Laughter and ap-enhanced China's reputation. To- "day's function cannot, therefore, was resolved on adequate de plause). fence. British engineering and "His Excellency the Special Am- be treated as an ordinary function. skipbuilding resources will give bassador is esteemed for his many, therefore, with increased zeal virtues and outstanding ability, not ask you to drink and drink heartily of the capacity to out-build com- only at Home but also in foreign with me to the health of Dr. Kung petitors. The new programme lands. During the last few years, and his delegates." (Prolonged will fill berths that have been too His Excellency has devoted his in- applause).
vast defatigable energles to the, gigan- long empty and give a amount of work to districts in tic task of financial, economic and industrial reconstruction of a large which une ployment has been for years at a high level.
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area of the earth, and the ex- cellent results Dr. Kung has ob tained are acknowledged and ap- preciated by the whole
(Applause).
world.
The toast was honoured with great enthusiasm
It is stated that the Central Government may appoint General Chan as the Director of the Ex- ploitation of Natural Resources in
Hainan Island.
CHAIRMAN'S SPEECH In welcoming His Excellency, the Chairman, who spoke in Can- tonese, said in part:~~
THE HONG KONG, CANTON | will become vacant during the patriation Pay"), per month with projected arrive at an advanced. right man has been chosen. The that they had called at was Hong his valuable services for the im
AND MACAO STEAMBOAT
COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE TO
SHAREHOLDERS.
Notice is hereby given that the ONE HUNDRED AND SEVENTEENTH ORDINARY MEETING of Shareholders in the Company will be held at the office of the Company, Queen's Building, Victoria, Hong Kong, on Monday, the 12th April, 1937, at noon, for the purpose ol receiving a Report of the Directors, together with a State. re ment of Accounts, and electing Directors and Auditors.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 6th to the 12th April, 1937, both days inclusive.
Applicants should give full details of their training, posts held, special experience etc., in their letters of application, to gether with copies of recent testimonials.
Other things being equal pre ference will be given to
can didates who have had previous experience as Hospital matrons or superlatendents, particularly those who can show evidence of ability to administer hospitals in a business-like, efficient and economical manner.
free quarters, from the date of taking up the appointment in Tientsin.
a
So far as the present
"We all know that the relations Bir Robert Ho Tung's secretary
in between England and China are" then presented the speech
becoming more and more cement- manuscript to the Ambassador. SIGNIFICANCE OF HONG KONG ed each day, and we understand that His Excellency will in his mis- Speaking in Chinese, one of his
slon, be able to accelerate good-will secretaries translating paragraph | and warm feelings between Eng- "THE RIGHT MAN"
by paragraph into English, Hiland and China, and I hope, among "Now His Excellency has been Excellency the Ambassador, Dr. other countries as well allotted another important mis- Kung said at the outset that it was
This needless for me to say how ston. Let us say at once that the a real pleasure that the first place
well-renowned His Excellency is in relationship between China and Kong. Great Britain, always friendly, has been particularly cordial during re- he said, "I express our thankfulness Nanking Executive Yuan, and cap- cent years. For instance, during for the courtesy officially extended able assistant to Generalissimo Caldecott Chiang Kai-shek: and much of the November, 1935, when Dr.. Kung to us by Sir Andrew promulgated measures of monetary through the Colonial Sec., Hob. Mr. success in the work of national co-operated in Tung for this opportunity of cribed to His Excellency, and we ment promptly adjustment, the British Govern-N. L. Smith and, Sir Robert Ho salvation should therefore, be sa- order that those measures might meeting the leading citizens of this Chinese citizens should cherish the be fully realised.
community. Because great
of great hope for the betterment of Its geographical propinquity to the country." (Applause). .. DR. KUNG'S REPLY ·
Dr. Kwangtung, Hong Kong may be
Replying, His Excellency (Hear, Kung. Sino-British
Mandarin, regarded as the starting point of
friendship.
speaking in Hear)
thanked the Chamber for the "With the construction of the warm welcome 'accorded him. Kowloon to. Canton railway and Referring to his mission to Eng-
provement and reconstruction of On behalf of the delegation," China, as Vice-Chairman of the
SINO-BRITISH RELATIONS "We all remember how the Hong Kong Government at once fell into line with Dr. Kung's eports at
embargo on silver. (Applause).
that such an eminently suitable
solid and friendly co-
the continuation to Hankow, trans-land. Dr. Kung said that he wel-
Other programmes will have to, follow upon this during the five years to come before the position will be restored, and the scale of expenditure must be expected to increase us the big ships now stage of construction. With the three vessels of the King George V. type to be laid down this year The successful candidate will the Navy will have no more than be on probation during the first seven post-war battleships. The six months of his service. At seven new cruisers are still start the end of the probationary of the 60 modern ships of this minimum for period, if his services have been type fixed as
These facts are satisfactory, he will be given a future needs. four year contract under which, pointers to the leeway to be made in addition to the above.men. up and to the effort still to be tioned emoluments, he will be made. entitled to the benefits of the estimates are concerned. £27, cal reconstruction and placed an Superannuation Fund, travelling 000,000 of the additional expen- This shows both Dr. Kung's sterling and uniform allowances etc. diture is to come from loans; reputation in international finance
port facilities will result in still comed the opportunity to convey to the British Applicants should give in their leaving £78,065,000 to be pro-and the reality of Sino-British co-
mercé and industry.
people, and that in the past, no letters of application full details vided from taxation, an increase operation. Is it any wonder then, furthering close relations in com- China's greetings
mission to London from China was "CLOSER RELATIONSHIPS" The successful candidate will of their experience, training, over the original estimate in the person as Dr. King, with his re-
favoured with such splendid aus- "In proceeding to England to re-pices for cementing Sino-British receive a commencing salary of positions previously held, and Budget of this year-which has cord of
British finance, present the National Government friendship. $450 (consisting of $300 "basic also copies of recent testimonials. been considerably exceeded-of operation with
He also said that that great im- salary" plus $150 **Repatria
It is essential that the candi. nearly £8,000,000: Not until the should be chosen to take part in of China my purpose is to convey
the Coronation celebrations? It the felicitations and congratula-provement in the relations between fion Pay") per month, com date be able to speak the Chinese Estimates for the other Services is our servent bellef that the visit tions of China to the British the two countries was due to the (Northern dialect) are issued will it be known how of His Excellency the Special Am- monarch, and to bring closer to fact, that time has proved how By Order of the Board of mencing from the date upon language
far the Chancellor of the Exche-bassador will further cement an
gether the already good relation much the British and Chinese peo- which she takes up her duties in fluently.
Applications should be forward-quer intends" to avail himself of already cordial relationship be- ships between the British and pls have in common, since "both Tientsin, together with free board.
were conservative and adhered to and lodging, uniform allowances,
the new borrowing powers, but tween two great peoples. (Loud Chinese peoples."
In conclusion, the Ambassador aricient traditions, imbued with in this year the Navy takes
expressed his deep appreciation for high ideals and a gentus for com- approximately a third of the
the honour which Sir Robert Homerce. £80,000,000 which, averaged over
Tung had accorded the delegation
It is understood that with a view five years, would make up the
by inviting them to meet such a H. F. BARNES,"
gathering: ((AP-to demonstrating the warmest maximum of £400,000,000.
distinguished
friendly feelings between China Secretary and Engineer.
Such allocation of expenditure
plause).
After the toast of the health of and Great Britain, the Chinese COUNCIL ROOM,
is fully justified by the nature of
Bir Robert Ho Tung had been Central Government has been very TIENTSIN, 11th March, 1937, the work to be undertaken. New
cordially honoured, His Excellency particular in selecting gifta for 5148 construction alone will require
Dr. Kung spent some time moving presenting to His Majesty King through the reception rooms con- George VI in memory of his Coro- over £14,000,000 more this year
nation.*** than last, and the ships it is to
versing with the guests.
DT. HE Kung, the Finance The presents represent. China's" provide will be in existence long
Minister, was entertained at an most rare and famous products, "Notice is hereby given that beyond the five years in which the hope of all parties, but its Robert Symons of Lugard Hall they are built. Criticism of re-first purpose is to give the Em armament is no longer coming pire a trustworthy defence in a University of Hong Kong is ap from any responsible quarter. world arned as never before. No plying to the Governor for In the House of Lords recently nation in these times can, as naturalization, and that any per Lord Snell, the Leader of the Lord. Halifax and, forgo the will son who knows any reason why Socialist Opposition, said more and the power to defend what it naturalization should not
frankly than did the chiefs of deems to be right. To Britain in granted should send a written
that party in the Commons that particular strength on the sens and signed statement of the facts we are compelled in the name through which bar Dominions to the Colonial Secretary, Hong of peace to support the rearms are scattered is imperative and ment programme of the Govern that strength, if it is to be ime WILKINSON & GRIST,
ment," adding that he believed pressive, must be made good with Solicitors for the Applicant. it would make for the pacification the speed and energy that can be
5160 of Europe. That it may do so is read into these Naval Estimates
Directors.
H. DA LUZ,
Secretary, Hong Kong, 27th March, 1937.
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HONG KONG KHÁNG HAI CONFERENCE
etc.
She will be on probatiou for a period of six months from the date of taking up her duties.
At the end of the probationary period, if her services bave been satisfactory, she will be given a four-year contract, under which, in addition to the above-mention- ed emoluments, she will be. entitled to the benefits of the Fund, Leave
Foreign & Chinese Shippers.
NOTICE is hereby given that as from the 15th April, 1937, rates of freight from Hong Kong Superannuation to Shanghai will be increased 20 | Pay, Travelling allowances, etc. per cent, over current rates,
Applications should be forward Tarifls showing current rates ed so as to reach the undersigned as from the 15th April, 1937, are
not later than 12 o'clock (noon) now in course of preparation and on Tuesday 25th May, 1937. will be issued shortly.
JARDINE, MATHESON & CO. LTD.
Secretaries,
Hong Kong-Shanghai Freight
Conference. Hong Kong, 1st April, 1937.
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By Order,
H. F. BARNES, Secretary & Engineer. COUNCIL ROOM, TIENTSIN,
11th March, 1937.
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ed so as to reach the undersigned not later than 12 o'clock (noon) on Tuesday, 22nd June, 1937.
By Order,
Kong."
NOTICE.
be
applause).
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TOUR OF INVESTIGATION
"I would like to mention another point. Four years ago Dr. Kung was commissioned to go abroad to make a tour of investigation, but
he had to terminate it abruptly as
he was needed in China urgently.
"It is said that after his present mission, Dr. Kung will resume the tour which was begun in 1933, in may find good
order that he
models for the work of economic
THE PRESENTS
enjoyable tea party reception by such as Hunan silk, Pelping car the Chinese Chamber of Com- pets, Kiangel porcelains, etc. These
merce, held in the Board Room, of products are very valuable, and
dollars. Central, yesterday afternoon.
the Chamber, Connaught Road are worth many thousands of
The reception was attended by a
AT HOTEL CECIL
large number of members and At the Hotel Ceell yesterday friends of the Chamber, amongst afternoon, another tea party re- them being Mr. Li Sing-kui ception was given in honour of His (Chairman), Mr. Wong Mow-lum Excellency Dr. H.H. Kung, by the (Vice-Chairman), Mr. Tso Hok-yue representatives of the Hong Kong
(Secretary). Hon. Dr. R.H, Kote-Confucian Society, Hong Kong wall, Hon. Bir houson Chow, Manufacturers Union, and the Messrs. King-tsing, Ho Wing, Au twenty-one local Chinese social Cham-sum Chan Kam-por, Kwok and commercial bodies, and several Chuen, Chiu Chan-yue and many speeches were made eulogising and
His Excellency other prominent Chinese business welcoming men and merchants of the Colony. Kung.
Dr
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