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As the flat to hold the mow every financial and economic pro- post of Financial Secretary in blem which confronted the Colony. this Colony, Mr. Caine broke And those who have had the pri- much new ground and for that vilege of sitting on committees with reason also his work will have with him, or of meeting him in a lasting value here.

conferences and discussions, could The many services which Mrs, not fall to appreciate as I have Calne and he, in his private capa appreciated with unbounded ad- city, zendered to the poorest and miration-the keenness of his intel- most unfortunate people in this lect, his logical mind, his firm town were of a creative character grasp of the fundamentals and the value of which time will prove: difficulties of every problem, bis their inspiration and practicality, efficiency, and his ready acceptance will be sorely missed by those con- of any sound point raised in argu- cerned with social welfare.

ment,

HIGH SENSE

Mr. Chau Tsun-nin, whose re-). gretted retirement in accordance with constitutional · practice has just taken place, proved himself, during the Inst eight years В worthy son of the late Mr. Chau Shiu-kee, who contributed most valuably to this Council's activities.

After a discussion with Mr. Caine one left, not with the im- pression of having attended merely to receive a preconceit→ ed decision of a high Official. but with the conviction that, irrespective of the actual out- come of the discussion, every aspect of the questiop had been fairly weighed and considered.

Mr. Chau Tsun-nin has in one

· HONGKONG'S LOSS way or another been serving the community since the year 1921, and Delightfully unostentatious, in- throughout that long period he has | variably courteous and ever acces- been inspired by a high and steady sible, Mr. Caine has left in the Co- sence of his duty towards his felony a host of friends and well- low men and an 'ardent determina-wishers. By his departure Hong- tion to throw his weight upon the kong has lost an officer of extraor- wide of the true interests of the idinary ability. brilliant perform- people of this Calony.

ance and devoted service,

I feel sure that his colleagues on this Council have often been Impressed, as I have been im- pressed, by the shrewdness and the broadmindedness of the advice given by him in this Chamber, as well as by the dignity with which, be bas "borne the role of Senior Chi- nese Member during these last

years.

Despite the pressure of his qua- clal duties Mr. Calpe somehow managed to find time to take an active interest in social welfare work, and to such work Mrs. Caine, too, devoted much of her short time in Hongkong. May. Sir, in the name of the Chinese Com- munity. "express to Mr. and Mrs. Calne our deep gratitude for their Initiative and labour in the cause

In tendering appreciative thanks of the poor and needy Chinese of

to Mr. Chan for his services I ex-the Colony, and our best wishes for. press the wish, which I know will their health and happiness.

be widely shared, that he has many years of public service "still before him

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UNOFFICIAL TRIBUTE

The Hon. Sir Henry Pollock, Benior Unofficial Member, said that be desired to associate him- self wholeheartedly with Els EX- cèllency's words.

"...

THE HON. MR. LO The Hon. Mr. M. K. Lo, Senior Chinese Member, sald

On behalf of my Chinese collea gues on this Council, as well as on my own, I desire respectfully to associate ourselves with Your Ex- cellency's tribute to Mr. Caine.

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JUDGMENT FOR PLAINTIFFS

POSSESSION CLAIM SUCCEEDS

Judgment for plaintiffs, with costs, was given by Mr. Justice J.. A. Fraser in the Summary Court yesterday in the case in which the Tat Hing Company, of No. 550,, Shanghai Street, third floor. Kow- loop, claimed possession and mesne pronts from Wong Chor- chl, of No. 48, Nathan Road, ground noor, Kowloon.

Plaintifs claimed to be entitled

It was a matter of supreme good fortune to the Colony that in! connection with all the varied fin- ancial measures which had to be: taken consequent on the outbreak of 10 possession of premises at No. 8, Woosung Btreet, ground floor. the European ΠΑΣ, Hongkong should have had the benent of Mr. Kowloon on a Chinese lunar mouth Caine's services. Under his expert tenancy determined on Oct. 13 by agreement between plaintiffs and administration all these measures defendant which subsequently was which by reason of their com plexity might have been expected confirmed in writing. to cause some initial confusion. operated from the beginning with gratifying smoothness and with the minimum restrictive effect on trade.

EXCEPTIONAL ABILITY, That Mr. Calne was a Financial Secretary of exceptional ability was patent to the general public by his masterly exposition of the Budget and other financial proposals, and' by his able handling of each and

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Plaintifs claimed possession and mesne profits at $35 per Chinese lunar month from Oct. 14, the date of expiry of the agreement to quit.

Defendant was 'absent and judg- ment was awarded to plaintiffs as stated.

Mr. P. Y. Woo appeared for plaintiffs

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BOTH PARTIES ABSENT A claim for possession was heard in the Summary Court yesterday by Mr. Justice J. A. Fraser in the absence of both plaintiff and de- fendant.

Mr. W. M. Brown, for plaintiff. told the Court that both parties were striving to arrive at am agreement...

Plaintif was. Ho Tin-pul, of No. 1, Lung Kong Road, ground floor, and defendant was Wan Kan- wal," No. 1, Lang Kong Road, second floor,

The original claim was for pos- Besion but later this was amended to provide for the fixing of a fair rental Defendant had offered to pay $22 month and plaintif had demanded, $28. The original rent was $20 per month.

Since defendant was not re- presented, Mr. Brown suggested that the rent be fixed at $22′ and the Court made an order accord- ingly.

VAGABOND ROTARY MEETING

Various aspects of the situation in the interior of China and the good spirit which is being main- tained by the citizens, were reveal- ed by Dr. C. T. Wang when speak-, ing at the Vagabond, Rotary meet- ing at the Cafe de Chine yesterday. The speaker also stressed the im portance of establishing more Ro tary centres in the interior

Rotarian Fung Ping-tan, pre- sided and among those present were Messrs. W. C. Ho, C. H. Wang, William Eu, C. N. Lau, G. Lao, H Tang, Y.-M. Liu, J. F. Shea, K. C. Lip. PK C. Tyan, Li Fope. Fung Pins,fan, C. T. Wang, Edward' Shim Philip Tapi, S. C. Mok, F. Yinson Lee, Y, T. Tsang, and Chien Shue-fan.

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