1939-03-17 — Page 9

HONGKONG DAILY PRESS

H.K. Will Be Proud Of Its New Market

MODERN BUILDING WITH EVERY FACILITY AND

CONVENIENCE

Special to the "Hongkong Daily Press OCCUPYING THE ORIGINAL SITE ON WHICH ITS PREDECESSOR STOOD FOR 42 YEARS BEFORE IT OUTLIVED ITS USEFULNESS' AND WAS DEMO- LISHED, THE NEW CENTRAL MARKET, IN COURSE OF ERECTION SINCE 1937, IS NOW RAPIDLY NEAR- ING COMPLETION. Construction work is now entire- ly finished, and it is expected that the various other interior details will be completed before the end of April so that the building may be thrown open early in May.

an overhead aerating Built for a century of ser-, fed by vice, the new market is in system. Poultry can be killed and every way a model building of plucked in a large room specially bullt for the purpose, while there is another smaller room for stor- ing and preparing chicken feed.

con-

THAT FATEFUL

INTERVIEW

LONDON, Mar. 16 (Reuter)—~ A very alalater touch is given in the morning papers to Dr. Hacha's fateful interview with Herr Hiler on the eriala in Czechoslovakia.

Diplomatic correspondents, including "The Times,” refer to reports reaching London that Herr Hither threatened to bomb Prague from the air imme- diately unless the German de- mands were acceded to.

CHINA CURRENCY LOAN

"

CABLES

GERMANY OBTAINS

POSSESSION OF £25,000,000 GOLD

"I BITTERLY REGRET WHAT

HAS OCCURRED".

Mr. Chamberlain's

Statement

LONODN, Mar. 15 (Reuter)Mr. Neville Chamberlain, the British

Prime Minister, entered the House of Commons to-day to make a statement on Czechoslovakia, just before the end of question-time.

“I cannot regard the manner änd method whereby these changes had been brought about as m. accor- dance with the Munich agreement,” he said.

LONDON, Mar, 16" (Reuter)-- Economic implications in the con-" quest of Czechoslovakia forms the principal subject of discussion in city cries.

the All agree on tremendous advantages accruing to Germany by the absorption of can- siderable and highly efficient actual armament potential and arms which is estimated to be suf- ficient to equip forty divisions in an up-to-date manner.

Moreover, Germany obtains poe- session of £25,000,000 gold apart

from privately held internationally realizable assets probably totalling between £10,000,000 and £20,000,- 000.

FRIDAY, MARCH 17, 1939.-PAGE 9

THE

HONG KONG

PENINSULA HOTEL

HONGKONG HOTEL; BEPULSE BAY HOTEL;

&

SHANGHAI

ASTOR HOUSE; FALACE HOTEL;

HOTELS LIMITED,

In association with the Grand Hotel des Wagons Lits, Peking

DULL LIGHT AFFECTS MID-WEEK SHOOT AT KOWLOON CITY

A dull light which affected the shooting at 600 yards and a very light breeze were experienced at the Wednesday Spoon and Practice Shoot. been

Some good scores were recorded, but the coveted century was not obtained.

International markets will have to prepare for the absorption of BILL INTRODUCED

these assets, The most important economic factor is belleved to be its kind. Not only is every

IN COMMONS

the increase in labour and output modern facility and

LONDON, Mar. 16 (Reuter-In

reserves which should enable Ger- venience, for dealer as well as

On the first floor are located 50 the House of Commons yesterday, customer, incorporated in its pork and 30 beef stalls, while the gie John Simon, Chancellor of the "It is natural that I should bit. many to continue her credit ex- pansion policy beyond the limits China terly regiet what has now occur which appeared to have general design and particular vegetables and fruits sections are Exchequer, introduced the

Stabilization) Bill red." Mr. Chamberlain added. planning, but nowhere else in on the second floor, the same num-Currency

reached prior to the annexation. being set aside.) providing for the establishment "But do not let us be defected

Furthermore, the competitive the world, it may safely be ber of stalls said, is there another which respectively for dealers in these of a £10,000,000 ?und to check the from our course. Let us remem position of Czech industries in the undue auctuation, of sterling in ber that the desire of all the peoworld market is bound to suffer if so thoroughly satisfies the produce.

ples of the world still remains con- Germany carries out her intention the value of the Chinese dollar. highest standards of hygiene

He stated that the Hongkong centrated on hopes of peace, and and public health.

design of the stalls, which are) and Shanghai Banking Corporn-/a return to an atmosphere of un-/of introducing marks into the con- dropping 1 point with his last shot is entirely made by the courtesy

£3,000,000, derstanding and goodwill, which quered territory. It is expected that a decrease in Czech" exports will £2,000,000 has so often been disturbed.

render it more dificult to provide foreign exchange for the import

raw materials

which Czechoslovakia is singularly poor ly provided.

MODERN DESIGN

The design of the building, which is four storeys high, is definitely modern in trend. The exterior is

faced with cream terrazzo tiles, while the interior walls, to permit also covered easy cleaning. are with terrazzo.

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A GREAT ADVANCE

Great care has been taken in the

Anished in polished terrazzo, and tion would subscribe the few stalls in each section which the Chartered Bank have been completed-for purposes and the Bank of China and the of inspection certainly show a Bank of Communications Would great advance over those in other jointly subscribe £5,000,000. markets, both from the point of

The management of the Fund cleanliness and accessibility. The would be vested in a committee third floor stalls are on an entirely of five, two of whom would be There are three main marketing new design, and it should be a appointed jointly by the Chinese floors, while the top storey is given pleasure to shop here when the un- banks, one each by the Hongkong over to offices and quarters for pleasant features of the old market and Shanghai Bank and.. the would Chartered Bank and one European inspectors and the marare borne in mind." ket overseer, as well as quarters for-

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The market has two main en-

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RACE NOTES

|

L/Cpl. Hammond of the HK. Members are reminded about the V.D.C. won the Nett Spoon with a facilities for shooting at Stone- very, Ane 99 having bad luck in cutters on Saturdays. This facility

at 300 yards for a possible and of the R.N. Staff Stonecutters when also for his century,

He was closely followed by Sgt. Russell and Surg/Lt. "Mackle with

3

targets are available.

Primarily, when targeta are. available for the Association, ac-

98. The latter's holiday in the commodation is given to those Japanese Alps seems to have done members who cannot get out to him good as he obtained a possible Kowloon on Wednesdays. Other ot 500 yards.

members wishing to go 'should get Cpl, Quah of the HK.V.D.C. shot in touch with the Hon. Secretary extremely well except for an un- about noon each Friday. fortunate puff of wind which took

one of his shots away would have had a 99.

PRIZE MEETING The programme for the Prize Meeting will be sent out on Mon- Lt. Dawson of the Middlesex,day, Mar. 26. Anyone desirous of Sgt. Tomlinson of the RAS.C., and a copy and who has not already Sgt. Russell of the Police obtained communicated with his own Club handicap spoons.

Secretary should notify his re- quirements to the Hon. Secretary in writing. »

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“HUMILIATION AND SHAME” "It is a day of humiliation and shame for Britate” đem clared Mr. D. R. Grenfell (Labour) speaking on the Further another 1,850,000 spindles Prime Minister's statement on and 70,000 looms will be taken Czechoslovakia. "We have al- over which should result in some lowed truth to be set aside; improvement in Lancashire's trade allowed violence "to take the

to the continent. The new market is essentially an expert to be appointed by violence has triumphed ""

place of justice and reason and Czechoslovakia used, to export considerable quantities of yarns half a hundred or more foremen, bullt for the retail trade, there be the Chinese Government in agree- cleaners and porters who make uping a wholesale market in Kennedy meat with the Treasury and Speaking with great emphasis, and cloth to European countries, "There especially Holland, at prices below Town, and its main features are with the approval of the British Mr. Anthony Eden said: the vital servicing staff.

good light, proper ventilatior, and banks..

are times when a great nation has Lancashire's, which under the Ger The duty

committee to take great decisions. I believe man nancial system is no longer

Mr. Boulton of the D.R.C. is very trances, one in Des Voeux Road cleanliness. Several schemes were at first drawn up. but the

would be to determine the day-such a time will be now and I fur- possible Central and one in Queen's Road

unlucky as he is always up amongst one adopted WAS considered

best to-day policy

suited tother believe that only thus shall Central Goods delivery entrances

the leaders, but never, manages to Shooting next week will be at best In matters of stall achieve the purpose of check-we banish from our people the

get a spoon. are separate from the customers' the

200, 500, and 600 yards. On Wed-" entrances: there is one in Jubilee space and traffic circulation, being the undue fluctuations of ster- haunting fear that shadows our

L/Cpl. Langford once again tooknesday, Mar. 29, BR. (a) will be Street and another in Queen Vic-side the primary considerations. ling in

the Chinese own time."

the Nett Spoon in the SR: (a) shooting on "B" Range at 200. 500, is opened, Hongkong| toria Street, while there is an un-

Class with a score of 90, although and 600 yards and the 8.R. (b) loading Platform for meat vans should have every reason to be

INTEREST PAYMENTS

GRAND NATIONAL, 1:36. Guinness Time (if started C.S.M. Maslen of the R.E. also had on "A" Range at 800, 700, and 300 at the Queen's Road end of Jubilee proud of its latest public building

The Hongkong and Shanghal Mr. A. W. Hodges. A.R.I.BA Bank and the

here has an outside chance, and the same score, but was beaten on yards. There will be no shooting Street. Beside the Des Voeux Road

Chartered Bank

LINCOLNSHIRE

the same remark applies to Willy the long range. The latter how-on Wednesday, April 12th. Pro- entrance is a large, passenger" urarchitect of the Public Works De- would receive interest every six

CALL OVERS Nilly. Strathbannuck may run ever put on a possible at 500 yards. gramme for the Sunday Shoot capable #1 accommodating 20 partment, is responsible for the

into a place if taken out by a Ft/Sgt. Tollison of the R.A.F. March 28th will be issued shortlý.... design, while Mr. R. J. Vernal months in sterling at the persons.

o 2 per cent. The Chinese LONDON, Mar 18 (Reuter-The strong jockey. Portrush, Phoenix was out looking after his members A.R.I.B.A., is responsible for thei

Targets for 'Revolver Practice banks would undertake day latest call-over for the Grand No- and Starlet are somewhat superior reinforced concrete work on

one of whom A.Ç. 2 Jeffrey won a will be available each Wednesday the

handicap spoon. The other S.R. and The ground floor has been set building. Piling work was carried te interest, in so far as it was tional is as follows:-(Kilstar (11 to the remaining entranta.

OD any tu 20.), Workman (10 to 1 o.. 21

(a) handicap spoons aside for fish and poultry stalls. of out by the Vibro Piling Co., Ltd, not met from earnings

went to which there are 50 of the former and the general construction work investments held for the sterling to 2 t.). Temewillow (13/1 o., 100.

L/Cpl. Holdford of the Middlesex, and 45 of the latter. At the back by Messrs. Tak Hing & Co., of No. account of the Fund In London to 7 t.), Royal Danlelt (100 to 7 o..

In view of the rumoured absence | Spr. Pemberton of the RE's and and the Treasury would guaran-16 to 1 1.3, Royal Mall (16 to 1 of Rose Elect and of each fish stall is a double tank 228, Wanchal Road.

with King's Sgt. Singleton of the R.A.O.C. tee the payment of interest. The) and o.), Rockquilla 18 to 1 c.. 20 warden and Bear Claw probably Treasury would also guarantee to 1 t.), Underbid and Colleen (20 going out earlier in the afternoon British banks against any to 1 o., 22 to 1 t.), Brendams Cot-Desert Chief will have a walk-

GROUND FLOOR

ENTERTAINING

LECTURE

1

Some interesting and amusing

recollections of a

Journey

across

When

Y.M.C.A. AMATEURS TO PRODUCE "LONDON

WALL

dollar,

value af

to

rate

(Continued from Page 2)

HONGKONG HANDICAP (FIRST SECTION)

Inss up to £4.000.000 when the tage and MacMoffatt (20. to 1.0.1. over in this mile and a quarter Fund was wound up.

Dunhill Castle (25 to 1, 3.), Do-race. The others are not ly the If, on winding up, the British minicks Cross 128 to 1 o.), Inver-same class and cannot even hope banks received in sterling, apart sible (33 to 1 o.), St. George 133 to to give this chestnut any oppost- In the steps of their success last from Interest, more than their o., 40 to 1 t.). Blueshirt (33 to 1tion. Wild Life, Rob Roy and Red year of a similar venture: the original subscription, they would o.). Smyaethis (40 to 1 o), Black Feather should have a race be- and entertaining lecture by Mr.M.C.A. Amateur Dramatic Club pay the excess to the Treasury. Hawk (50 to 1 t. and p.).

tween themselves for the two re- M. F. Key, OBE. who spoke be- is to produce "London Wall" by

the United States by motorbus were combined into an informative

Я

re-

the consent

The arrangements would fore, a meeting of the Literary John Van Druten, on the dates main in force for year and renewed for further and Debating Society in the West April 13, 14 and 13. This three-act could be Lounge of the Europend Y.M.C.A, play enjoyed great success in Lan-periods of six months.

don and was once presented as a The British banks, with the last night.

Professor R. Robertson, of the film with Frank Lawton, Heather consent of the Treasury, or Hongkong University, presided. Angel and a few other well-known Chinese banks, with the

actors. The scene is laid in al of the Chinese Government, could taking over

of oce the reins from Mr. "L. Starbuck, who had solicitor's office in London and the determine the arrangements who little adventures. ambitions and time by giving seven day's served in his absence. and spoke a few words of welcome as romances, make it a very practical tice.

endeavour on the part of the YM. betting the occasion.

C.A. A.D.C. and lively, moving en-

Mr. Key illustrated his lecture with maps, travel booklets, and postcards, and also with a parade.

tertainment to its growing public.

Mr. Leonard Starbuck is produc-

COMPETITION RESULTS

Continued from Page 1 the Queen's

the

Theatres.

of shirt fashions as collected on ing. while Capt. Petherick is de his journey, the members of the signing the scenery. The whole at Bervices Section of the "parti- committee has been assisting and cipating in a pageart of what the from the many rehearsals already: American shirt-wearer wears to taken place a most successful ef- day.

and

Alhambra

Parvin rides War Vessel, Mr. misining places.

TYTAM HANDICAP (SECOND SECTION)

Ascot Vale and Avalon will cer-

Marsh Deslys, Monell Birth Gift, Kelly Tuckmill, Pringle Lucky Patch. Captain Herbert Scotch-tainly come in for a good measure wood, Mr. Applin Epiphanes,

of support in the betting, as the LINCOLNSHIRE

race is confined" to unplaced sub- LONDON, Mar. 16. (Reuter)—The scription griming and there any latest call-over for the Lincoln-|nothing outstanding. The former no-shire is as follows: Galsomia and is getting on nicely into racing Domaba' (19 to 2 o., 10 to 1 t.), Al-condition and if Mr. Encarnacao dine (100 to 7o.), Mahalo (18 to is in the saddle should account 1 o, 20 to 1), Dark Tolly (18 to for Avalon," who seems to be a 1 c.), Bergundian (20 to 1 c.), Zai- little backward in form. Heddon mis (20 to 1 o.), Rosetown (22 to is another popular fancy and with I a.), St. Andrew's (22 to 1 o.. 25 the experience gained during the 1 t.), Smy (25 to 1 t and o.), last fortnight's racing may show Temieraire (25 to 1 o.), Agincourt improved form. Smiling Time is The Competition Editor con- (25 to 1 t. and o.), Davy Dolittle, worth following and for big diri- gratulates the winners and wishes Halcyon Gift and Daily Bread (25 dends back either Blaisdon or unsuccessful competitors better to 1o.), Dundee Becond (28 to 1 of

HONGKONG HANDICAP luck next time.

30 to 1 t.) Flexnian (33 to 1-0.); THE CAST

(SECOND SECTION) Just at the time of going to press, Tap Dancer (33 to 1 p.). Noble King Those in the cast are as fol- we

The wp weights in this have been informed that (40 to 1 o.), Pantryman (40 to 1 lows:

"Block-Heads" has been postponed o.), Squadron Castle (40 to 1 o. afraid they may and the poundage are all hardened racers but I am Birkinshaw. A. F. Austen: Brew- until April and will be shown) and Croiseun (50 to 1 o.).

too much for their liking. Boolat Both the summons brought by er. E. O'Neil Shaw: Miss Janus, simultaneously at the Queen's and

Taylor rides Flaxman, I., Smith Bay and Jober are the over the Easter Noble Türk, Weston Mickey Bulger, this class and may secure places. best of Rita Cole; Miss Willesden. Dora the Alhambra Wong Man-ming, owner of the

Hawcroft Tap Dancer, Sam Wragg I like Tampa Bay and Rose Jane Kowloon Dalry, against W. G. Lanchester: Miss Hooper, Violet holidays.

New Competition

Temeraire, Gardner Halcyon Gift, and think the issue will ultimately Routley, land bailif., F.W.D., and Trimmer: Pat Milligan, Pauline

The "Hongkong Daily Maher Pantryman, Jas Doyle Bep-be fought out between these two the cross-summons brought by Jeffreys: Hec. Hammond. Peter Routley against Wong, were dis- Randolph: Mis Button Janie Press" has pleasure in an-tuagint, Packham San Marco, Mit-ponies. Beenie View has a fair thissed by Mr. Q. A. A. Macfadyen Weller. Mr. Walker, W. E. Kirby.nouncing a new advertise-chell Squadron Castle, Wells Bir chance and King's Lead is not en- ment contest to be known as Pomm, Burns, inr, Horatio. Young tirely out of it, Rose Queen is In "The Citadel" Competition. Couleurder Rose. This starts to-day and "ends

BOTH SUMMONSES

DISMISSED

at the Kowloon Court yesterday.

Mr. Macfadyen said he beileved

there had been a fight, and both the parties had suffered bruises.

If both parties had attempted only to have held one another, neither

·could claim Injuries

#

The RMS. Empress of Asta ar-

fort is expected

二.

CHESS MATCH

The Kowloon Chess Club were next Wednesday. "Full details

Russian students' appear on page 6.

This competition is somewhat

chess team at the Peninsula Hotel the hosts to a

yesterday, the visitors emerging harder than those previously held

Pall Mall

"

race

L/Cpl. V. M. Hammond Surg/Lt. J. B. Mackie

Sgt. F. E. Russel

Sunday until the Prize

Meeting.

LEADING SCORES Leading scores of the Wednes- day Shoot were as follows:

S.R. (b)

H'cap 300 yds, 500 yds. 600 yds. Tis.

3

34- 32

33

99 x

Ser

30

93

93 P

2

33

33

32

98 #

Mr. T. J. Boulton

1

33ŕ

37

Lt. A. J. Le Seëlleur

Ber:

07

32

96

Ber. 33

20

31

30

Cpl. F. C. C, Quah Lt. G. C. Dawson °C/5yt. P. Hale ....... Mne. F. G. Heather Condr. J. R. HI P.O., C. Clark Pte. H. Dry.

·C.P.O. F. J. Davey P.C., Charan Singh Sgt. V. Cooper 8/Bgt. N. Dumville BL. C. C. Chau B/M. W KIford UpL F. Cole

Capt. R. T. Guscott B/Sgt R. A. Neale '8/Bgt, C. G. Tomlinson

L/Opl R. Langford CSM., F G. Maslen ....... L/Cpl. A. D'Aquino

F/Sgt. F. Tollison

L/CDL C. Holdförd

Mns, S. Croft ∙L/Sgt. W. Nunn

Spr. G. Pemberton LSR., Nap. L. Pan 8.8.M.. W. Street .... Sgt. J. H. Singleton L/Cpl. 8. G. Brighty L/Cpl. W. Ure....... Pte. A. W. Rymer 8pr. E. Humphreys LAC., J. Berry P/Sgt. P. E. Thong Spr. P. Canning

A.CI, W. J. Gash.

COLONY HEALTH

at bottom weight and though one can never tell when this mare comes up. I believe her racing days ate nearly over.

apr. C. 8., Rumary ERA, A. Townsend [A.CZ, »R. K.: Jeffrey

Dmr. R. Smith ....

RETURNS

Twenty-four cases of tubercu-

MOONTE PONDS HANDICAP This mile race for non-winning victorious by 4 points to 2 The in that it will be necessary for losis were notined to the Health open event. Enowy River is about Australians should be quite an Individual results follow:

competitors to save their papers for Department on Mar. 15, in addi- the best but with 182 lbs. may Russian Students: M. Grossman the week that the competition lation to thirteen cases of measles, possibly be beaten Personally I rived at Yokohama, on March 18th 10. V. Zizinsky 1, A Ostrounoff under way. Those taking partyan ve cases of chicken-pox, three favour the chances of A Great (Thursday) 8 am, leaves Yoko A. Rootstein E N. Orlor 1, B. the new contest are reminded once hama on the same day (Thursday) Milenko, and 8. Bard 1 more than answers sent in separ-cases each of diphtheria and enteric rime with Double Finnease and

Total: 4.

ately will cause the disqualifica-fever and two cases each of small-Centre Court offering strong oppo- Kowloon Chess Club; W. McNellltion of the senders: all answers pox and dysentery.

sition. Crizel looks fit enough but E. Ammann, R. Hul 0. F. A Thursday to the 1. W. M. Bishop 0, A. Morton 1. must be sent in one lot next

the distance is against this bay. Fabel, and T Heaton O-Total: Editor.

3 p.m. She is due at Hongkong on March 23rd (Thursday) 9 am, and- leaves Hongkong (for Manila) on March 23rd (Thursday) 5 p.m.

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21,

Competition

The P. & O. s.3. Jeypore left Shi- DE. de Carvalho further to-ship when be defeated B. 8. Har monosekt on March 12th and is creased his lead in the tournament rison in a game played at the due on March 17th about 11 am.for the Colony Chess Champion- Peninsula Hotel last night.

Mr. D, O Silver was the speaker The best outsider appears to be at the fortnightly meeting, of the Strathcarrick who has" improved Theosophical Society held at the with each outing. Manuk Lodge yesterday evening My final selections for the his subject being "The Essence of various events will appear in Judaism."

to-morrow morning's Issue.

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125

24

78

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(H) denotes winner of the “Handicap": Spoon, (P) denotes, winner of the "Possible" Button. N.B. Winner of (N) or (H) spoon has his handicap reduced.

by one point.

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