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BENEVOLENT SOCIETY'S YEAR'S USEFUL WORK

Relief Of Poor And Destitute Told In Annual Report

Generous contributions from many clubs, associations, firms and individuals have been received by the Hong Kong Benevolent Society durtür the past year and, despite the heavy commitments, the So- ciety finished 1937 with a balance large enough to carry along antil the 1958 Government Grant in late April on early May.

This healthy state of affairs is revealed in the 48th annual re- port of the Society which will be presented at the annual general meeting, to be held in Messrs. Jardine, Matheson's Board Room next Friday, at noon.

"This has been a very busy year įhis again been almost continually for the Society," states the report. occupied, and "has, at times, pro- "As the following figures will show,vided shelter for two families at a the expenses under some headings time. have increased. Expenditure

Rellet

on

MIK

Passages

Rent

Education

1936.

1937

$ 1.

$

"

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1938.

LADIES' R.C. MEETING

Incorporation Proposal Adopted

POPULARITY OF SAND COURTS

The decision to incorporate the Club, bringing it in line with other similar institutions in the Colony, was made at the annual general meeting of the Ladies' Recreation Club, held yesterday evening."

Mrs. N. Mathleson, the President,

LANE CRAWFORD

EMPLOYEE FREED

Discharged Without Stain On Character

"You are discharged without a stain on your character," said Mr. R. Edwards at Central Magistracy yesterday when. dismissing Wong Zau, Lane Crawford's Cake depart- ment employee, charged with con- spiracy to defraud the company.

Wong, who was defended by Mr. p.y. Woo, of Messrs. Woo and Woo, was originally additionally charged with falsiâcation of accounts. This charge was dismissed at the

last hearing.

was in the Chair, and the following ladies were present; Mesdames "We should like to point out that Oliver (Treasurer) White (Secre-

Chan Chu, one of the two shop the whole of the funds entrusted (tary), Martin, Prophet. Waddell coolies charged together with Wong to the Society have been dispensed Hyde-Lay, Rice, Shrigley, Arm-when the case was first brought 8,454.35 9,704.55 in benevolent work with the ex-strong. Smalley. Parkes, and Miss up. was fined $30 or one month,

and MI39 Cor- 325.13 288.69 ception of the sum of $350.50, Lambert-Baker

He was, it will be recalled, charged 595.49 300.00 which has been spent on printing, righan.

with embezzlement of 51 cents and Addressing the meeting. the 918.50 1.142.00 postage. necessary additions, and

conspiracy to defraud. He admit- ted the first count but denied the second.

wages of two coolles-the latter amounting to $7.00 per month.

SAND COURTS POPULAR

The continued popularity of the

2 courts is source of two sand

4.497.55 5.485.75 repairs to the furniture In our Chairman said: "Once again we have "been able room, and the payment of the to meet the increased demands on our resources. During the year we received generous contributions "We are very grateful to those from many clubs and associations; who responded so generously to satisfaction to your Committee as also, the usual Government Grant our appeal for clothes, both by it proves that the construction of was increased from $3,500 to $4.000 sending clothes and by donations the second one has met with the by including the $500 formerly al- for the purchase of warm woolles. approval of members. socated to the General Charities This year we have continued the Organization. Miss Viclet Capell's practice, begun last year by an Contribution of $240 from her anonymous donor, of supplying dancing display was the only en- shoes for children When there tertainment donation, and we feel are none in cur cupboards to fit, very grateful for her loyal support. we give instead a chit to a local "However, on December 1 we firm where the child is atted to were confronted with a badly de- suitable shoes. pleted treasury and the disconcert- ing realization that unless very

zencies.

"Something had to be done-and so appeals were sent all over the Culony, by radio and letters to the 'Press, to individuals and to firms. The response was so spontaneous and generous, we could almost for- get our anxiety and hard work.

CHRISTMAS DINNER A "At the Benevolent room, 11 Ice substantial help was received we House Street. we receive gifts of would be unable to pay the usual clothing on Monday and Thursday monthly allowances or meet emer-mornings. For the convenience of Kowloon residents, the Y.M.C.A. very kindly allow us to

use their club as a collecting depot, and Messrs. Khyamally and "Co., also very kindly receive parcels for us in Hong Kong.

"The Christinas dinners this year were given on a much larger scale before and the Com- "The heaviest expenditure has mittee wish to include special been on education and has been thank to all who so generously Increased this year by $1,000. The gave us gifts of money, tinned Committee feel that this is con- foods, blankets and toys and to the structive work, and of far more Hong Kong Hotel Management for lasting use than casual relief. It so kindly preparing the cooked must. however, be borne in mind meats, etc. that, to be of real use, the educa- tion of a child must several years.

EDUCATION

than ever

A study of the accounts will show that at the end of December the liquid assets was under $500.

We have spent rather more than usual on the garden this year, but

·CLIPPER COMES AND GOES

Brings 24 Passengers

For Hong Kong

The Pan American plane, China Clipper, arrived from San Francis- co and way ports yesterday at 3.30 p.m. She carried a large consign-

I am sure that Members must havement of American mail and the noticed the fine display of flowers following passengers: which has done so much to brigh- Chen Shen-ling. E. Schepster. ten and beautify the Club grounds. Gul Sul-keng, G. O'Donnell, A: R. Young. C. and that they will agree with me Bouwes. T. Huges. that the money has been well Starr, Mrs. M. Starr, E. McGhee. spent, and that the gardener J. Carrero. J. Dueff. Cheng Huang. vision-has given us good value for doza, Miss R. Mendoza, J: da Costa, under Mr. Jarvis' capable super- B. Park, U. Valdez, Miss M. Men-

A. Lopes, J. Liong Juan Yec, Nieh Ming. Llong "Sce and Herbert. Crane.

our money.

INCORPORATION

יו

The Clipper is due to leave for the United States this morning with Mrs. 5. M. Wingfield, Mr. A Lepes and Mr. and Mrs. Carrers

as passengers for Manila.

DOG JUMPED THROUGH

FRENCH WINDOW

www.

1 now come to a matter which has been engaging the attention of your Committee during the past year. I refer to the question of bringing the Club into line with other similar Institutions in the Colony by incorporation. You are probably aware that, as at present constituted, we have no definite Tegal status. Incorporation will give the Club a separate entity quite apart from the members "The work of the Society depends composing it. It will work ac- Road was fined $3 by Mr. K. M. A go on for very largely on regular subscrip-cording to a legally recognised set Barnett at the Kowloon Magis- tions and donations, and to those of rules and in all respects will tracy yesterday for allowing his "At the present time, the society who have helped us in this way be easier to handle. The Club pro-dog abroad without a leash or

perty will be registered in the muzzle. our deepest gratitude is due..

Club's name instead of being held Defendant pleaded gulity, stat- "We would like to convey our ap-in the names of Trustees thereby ing that the dog ran out through preciation and thanks to all those obviating the necessity of getting an open French window and that tude for the concessions which they who have honoured the Society into touch with them whenever he had not been in time to prevent

79 new and we are very grateful to the any question arises concerning the this occurrence.

is helping to educate 57 children and the directors of the schools

concerned have our sincere gratt

Club property.

In the past, this has involved municating with nominees at Home who have retired or were

G. Beers of No. 57 Granville

QUAILS IN CLOSE SEASON

REEFER COATS

FOR

LITTLE GIRLS & BOYS

IN

ALL SIZES

WITH

CAPS TO MATCH

FROM $28.95

LANE CRAWFORD LTD.

The House of Inality & Service

SEAFORTHS LEAVING

FOR SHANGHAI

Will Replace Loyals

quarters elicited the information that the 1st Battalion. Seaforth, Highlanders is leaving the Colony by the transport. Somersetshire. on March 25 for Shanghai to relieve the 2nd Battalion "Loyal Regiment which is due for trans- fer to Singapore.

Enquiries from Command Head-

The movement is in accordance

have made in the matter of fees. with "In Memoriam" donations,

**This year there were cases and many old ones returned. following for their invaluable as- The amount spent for relet Issistance: the Hong Kong Govern- larger than usual, probably due to ment; the St. George's Society; the increased lack of employment, and St. Andrew's Society; the St. Pa- the fact that we now get cases trick's Society; various Clubs and leave. In connection with the

proposed Incorporation, we have Chung Lin, charged before Mr which formerly were cared for by Associations who have made ge- taken the opportunity of thorough-QA, A. Macfadyen at the Kow-with the decision, taken many the General Charities Organiza-erous grants: the V.D.MA. and

revising our existing regulations loon Court with possession of 103 months age, to retain two British tion.

the Cathedral Christmas Tree who

battalions at Shanghai. When and I take the opportunity of quails during the close season, sald "In this connection, the Bene- helped with toys and food at

thanking Mr. J. T. Prior of Messrs. that he had brought the

the change takes place there will volent Society feels keenly the loss, Christmas: the Police for their

and the 1st Battalion. Durham of Mr. T. A. Mitchell, who did such willing co-operation and advice; Wilkinson and Grist for giving us from Po On Matrict on Wednes. then be at Shanghai the Seaforths

the benefit of his legal knowledge day. splendid work in that organization, the charitable organisations who for a nominal fee.

His Worship accepted the ex- Light Infantry. and was always so willing to give have collaborated in many of our

We have no doubt you will agree |planation and discharged defen- us his time and helpful advice. He cases: all those who have helped to incorporating the Club at this dant. was our greatest ald in finding us with gifts of clothing, and with

meeting. after which another work for the unemployed-one money with which to buy clothes, formal meeting will be held to phase of the work which is becom- Mr. Hampden Ross for so kindly adopt the new Constitution. The Mardin, Waddell, Oliver. Prophet, direct for Singapore with the Ing more and more dificult. auditing the accounts, and the

Loyals. result of your Committee's labours White and Ralston. DESTITUTE WOMEN

allowed us."

41

birds

Press for the privileges they have on this sublect is contained in The Balloting Committee will be "The room which the Society

a draft print of the Memorandum comprised of the General Com- matitains lil Kowloon is a lodging! The balance sheet showed. and Articles, with relevant bye-mittee, with Mesdames Hyde-Lay, for destitute women and children credit of $4,467.79.

laws, which is on the table for Church, your' Inspection.

MacGregor

and

Bicheno added.

FINAL RESULT

The Somersetshire, due here on March 19. will depart with the Seaforths

25 March

for Shanghai, whence she will sail

оп

RA.O.C. ASSOCIATION'S ANNUAL DINNER

Miss

The RAO,C. Association's first annual dinner will take place to-

Children's

Department

MEZZANINE FLOOR.

Tel. 28151.

1937

ST. JOHN BRIDGE DRIVE

Proceeds For Purchase Or Uniforms

A mahjong and Bridge drive will be held at St. John Ambulance

FORTHCOMING WEDDINGS

The proposal was adopted.

NEW COMMITTEE

Previous to the meeting the morrow evening at the Hotel Cedi, finals of the American Tennis The dinner will be followed by a Other business was the adoption Tournament were played. Mrs. smoking concert

of the report and accounts, and Hyde-Lay and Miss N. Lambert- The following forthcoming wed-the election of a new Committee. Baker beat Mrs. A. J. Waddell and The Hon. Mr. N. L. Smith re- dings are announced:-

The following ladies were chosen Mrs. T. Martin 7-5, after a close sumed duty as Colony Secretary

Mesdames Mathieson game

Mr. Peter Ronald Ward. Naval to serve: Oficer, of HMS. Phoenix, and Miss Ruth Marianne Goldring, of No. 585 The Peak,

Headquarters on Wednesday next Mr. Fung Kim-ting. of No. 30 at 3 p.m.

Mody Road, ground floor," and Tickets are obtainable at $1 each Miss Choi Yuk-lin, of No. 18 and those who intend to be pre-Pilkem Street, second floor.

sent are requested to book their

tables early by telephoning 26236

or communicating with Mrs. Lang-

ley, honorary secretary, at Brigade Headquarters.

FIRE ENQUIRY

The enquiry into a fire which

The proceeds will be utilised for destroyed the godown of the the purchase of uniform Brigade mebmers.

SHOPPING NEWS

for Cheong Shing Import and Export Firai, at No. 103 Connaught Road West, which had been conducted by. Mr. R. A. D. Forrest at Central Magistracy. was adjourned sine die yesterday, following the pro-" duction of the firm's books.

First Issue Today Modelled on the Shanghal pub- lication of the same name, the first copy of Bhopping News, published by Willington, Ltd, will be issued in Hong Kong today.

T

Catering for women's interest, this latest addition to the Colony's publications contains articles of feminine appeal and notes and news about the shops.

It will be recalled that the fre occurred in January, and a valu- able consignment of sea produce was totally destroyed.

Wong Yun-tong, manager of the firin was represented by Mr. W. M. Brown, and Mr. R. A. Wadeson held a watching brief on behalf of the insurance companies contèrned. •

Inspector W. Mair was présent 'for the police.

yesterday maming

Recital of Russian Liturgical MusicTonight

Mr. Blobin

Under the leadership of Mr. Biohin, prominent Russian singer, the Russian Orthodox Church Choir will give a recital of Russian Orthodox Church music in St. Andrew's Hall, Kowloon, tanight at 9.15.

Mr. Blobin will render some trios of Church music with local'singérs, and the programme" wül include Hymns for Christmas, Lent, Good Friday and Easter, composed by such famous Russian composers as Bortalansky, Vedel, Theophanof, Tschaikowsky, Arhangelsky" and .others.

Prominent local singers to. kksist.. Mr. Blohin will be Mr. and Mrs. Shapiro and Mrs. Mejoll, Mrs.

Churin,

Tickets can be obtained at the entrance to the hall from 8 p.m. „Prices are ... $200 and $1,00. The proceeds of the concert will be de- voted to charity.

Mrs. Melox

ACHIEVEMENTS

We....carried over 70,000 passengers. flew over

6,000,000 miles and carried ovat 7,000,000 ton miles of traffic

Commissioned the biggest Beet of commercial flying-boats in the world

made ten crostings of the North Atlantic Ocean in accordance with a pro-árränged timetable

brought into operation the All-Air Empire Mail Programme which, when time brings it into true perspective, will be recognised as a landmark in the history of civilisation

made the first commercial flying-boat flight between England and New Zealand, 13,000 miles away-the Empire air route of to-morrow

, established the frit British trans-ocean air service between a British possession and the Unitid Statós of Amarica

IMPERIAL

AIRWAYS

Booking and Information (pm IMPERIAL AIRWAYS TARJ

Teminent Hotel, Hong Kong or las Company's Booking Agisa