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KOWLOON RESIDENTS'

ASSOCIATION

NOTICE.

THE HONGKONG ELECTRIC

CO., LTD.

NOTICE.

It is hereby notified that the The Twenty first Annual Gen.

following increases in the Com. eral Meeting of the Kowloon

pany's standard charges will be Residents Association will be made for current consumed in held in St. Andrew's Church respect of accounts issued for Hall, Nathan Road, Kowloon, on meters read on and after 21st Friday, 28th February, 1941, at

March, 1941- 6 p.m.

Business Adoption of Report and Ac counts for the year ended 31st -December, 1940

Election of Officers, and Com mittee

Any Other Business

It is carnestly requested that members and all others interested in the welfare of Kowloon will endeavour to be present. An opportunity will be given for bringing forward matters for the consideration of the new Com- mittee.

F. C. MOW FUNG,

Hon. Secretary.

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1,000 units per month will be discontinued,

By order of the Board of Directors,

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO., LTD., Agents.

HONGKONG, FEBRUARY 26, 1941.

HITLER TAKES UP THE TALE

to the members of the Nazi Party. The bombast was of the same manufacture, but

EDITORIAL

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1941.

CORRESPONDENCE 10TH ANNIVERSARY NEWSETTES

FUND FOR GREEK RELIEF

(The Editor, H.K. Dally Press) ·· Sir, I am directed by His Excel- lency the Officer Aduúnistering the Government to transmit the en- closed coples of telegrams exchang- ed on the subject of opening a fund for the relief of distress in Greece,"

The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation has kindly consented to open an account for this purpose and all contributions will be acknowledged in the local

press.

I am, Sr.

Your obedient servant.

C. BRAMALL BURGESS, P. Colonial Secretary.

of

CELEBRATION OF

H.K. ROTARY CLUB

> The TENTH ANNIVERSARY of the Hongkong Rotary Club. and the THIRTY-SIXTH ANNIVERSARY of Rotary International were celebrated by local Rotarians at a dinner at the Hongkong Hotel last night. There was a large gathering of Rotarians, visiting Ro- tarlans and guests.

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of the expressed

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The death occurred on January 25. of Captain G. A. Evans, sud- denly at sea.

The death occurred on February 15, at The Shanghat General Hos- pital of Olaf Bjordal, Norwegian Chief Engineer, aged 66 years. domiciled at Eidsvaagneset per Bergen, Norway. Funeral services took place at the Bubbling Well Chapel on February 19,

Clark.

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DR. H. H. KUNG Dr. H.H. Kung. Vice-President of

Rotarian Dr. Arthur W Woo, ren of the Colony at Wanchal President of the Hongkong Rotary and other Centres. Over $5,000 At the afth annual meeting of, the American Junior Chamber, of Club, presided.

was given for this purpose as well Rotarian Weo proposed toasts to as donations amounting to $1,000 Commerce. held at the American Club, Shanghai, on Feb. 18; Mr. R. His Majesty the King and the Re-a year to existing charities. public of China.

Financial aid was given to the C. Phillips was elected to fill the After extendig a welcome His Excellency feels that there

to Sanitarium at Cheung Chau for position of President of that as- sociation for the coming year, A NINETY MINUTES*

new surgical tuberculosis cases; gifts is no need to stress the debt of Major-Gen. Grasett as tirade on Monday, Herr gratitude which the world owes to honorary member

Club have been sent to poor children taking the place of Mr. J. Stephen regret and the Deaf and Dumb School at Hitler took up the tale which the Greek nation for the part Rotarian Woo

The death occurred on February Signor Mussolini started to which it has played in helping to that His Excellency the Acting Christmas; and on one occasion

at The Paulun Hospital, 3. The discount of 10% on tell on Sunday when he deli-turn the tide of war against the Governor Lieut-Gen. E F. Norton. the inmates of the Blind Home

was not able to be with them last were given a summer outing. By Shanghal, of Leopoldo Róbert Bar- Power accounts in excess of vered his beer cellar address agressor nations

night.

these and other activities, the Club rera, aged 47 years, brother of Mr. Visiting Rotarians and guests has been able to carry out some A. L, Barrera, Mr. P. J. Barrera were introduced by Rotarian Prat. of its community service respon and Miss Annie Barrera A Re- R. Robertson, who made special sibilities, but much remains to be

Mass qulem

was held at the méntion of the District Governor. done.

Church of Christ the King, 235 with a difference-while the Telegram from Secretary Dr. James M. Henry

With war. In. China and Europe. Rue Bourgeat. on February 20, at Italian gangster did not dare, state for the Colonies, London, to Messages of greetings and con it was felt that we had a special7 a.m., and was followed by burial. after the contemptible show- Acting Governor, Hongkong, dated ratulations from Rotary Club of responsibility to do what we could at the Bubbling Well Cemetery. ing of his fighting forces, to Feb. 20, 1941.

Canton, Singapore, Shanghal, to alleviate distress in both East utter threats on his own ac- Following from Field Marshal Manila and others were read by and West and to help to supply the means to bring the war to a 95 count, the bedlamite of Ber-Mane. Mansion House, London. Rotarian T. B. Wilson.

Begins.

Our speedy and victorious end lin gave full vent to the ter-

Following recent Empire broad- rible plans he had made for cast appeal for funds to relieve Rotarian Dr. Arthur W. Woo said, reserve fund of $4,500 was hand- the Executive Yuan, and Mr. Chen jed over to the South China MornLi-fu, Minister of Education, have the complete destruction of the acute distress among families in part-

ing Post Bomber Fund.

been re-elected Chairman and Britain and her Empire. in Greece arising from the war 1 The Hongknog Rotary Club came

of the Chinese- There could not have been have been especially asked by the into being in 1930, as a result of

of to provide Mobile Canteens for lations (Central News). Notice is hereby given that the many either in Hongkong or Lord Mayor of London and Council a visit of the late Rotarian Jas. Rotarians also subscribed $6,500 American Institute of Cultural Re- Fifty-second Ordinary Yearly in any other part of the Bri-of Greek Relief Fund to approach W Davidson, Vice-President

Your Excellency as to the possi. Rotary International, who inter-Great Britain and China, and one

A partly burne junk, believed to first Canteen costing £300 is on active Meeting will be held at the Comtish Empire who would have bility of opening a fund in the national, who Interviewed

Sir William Peel, the service in London. An equivalent be the result of Japanese activity. pany's Registered Office, 4th troubled to listen into

territory under your administra- Floor, P. & O. Building on

Berlin broadcast, but those tion in conjunction with the Lord Governor at that time, also Sir sum was given to the British Fund was found floating off Hah Ngau Robert Kotewall and many pro-for Rellef of Distress in China, for Tai (Chinese territory) and was Thursday 20th March, 1941 at who did could not have failed Mayor's Fund for receipt of dona; minent members of the Community the same purpose. We have raised towed back to Shauklwan by fish- 11 a.m. for the purpose of present to recognise the impotent tions for the above purpose and in and explained to them the aims about $16,000 for war relief, but ing junk No. 393HW, and handed

We over to the Police. and objects of the. Rotary Move- that is not nearly enough. ing the Report of the Directors fury with which the German fulfilment of the British

Minister's promise to render every ment.

propose, therefore. to mark the Leader made his address. together with a Statement of

assistance possible to our gallant Accounts to 31st December, 1940 The cabled report of his and loyal Greek ally.

Rotarian Davidsor found here occasion of our 10th Anniversary by having a Flag Day'm Satur- much enthusiasm, for the move day, March, 29, to raise funds for and electing Directors and Audi-speech does not indicate that

"Would Your Excellency approvement, both the British and the Mobile Canteens and Ambulances, he had much to say about and consent to arrange this?

'Chinese communities having long Our aim has Anglo-Hellenic Committee under any other country outside

where all could meet together on of about 100 members. we

must in part

THE HONGKONG ELECTRIC CO., LTD.

tors,

the

Prime

K. E.

DR. ARTHUR WOO

MOBILE CANTEENS

been to

raise

The Register of Members of Britain-a fact which con-Chairmanship of British Minister felt the need of an organisation £3,000, but, as we are a small body i above department will be situated the Company will be closed from firms again how, despite his in Athens appointed to administer common ground for social interneed appeal to a larger circle of

funds in Greece.

Telegram from Acting Governor,

course. community service and

Vice-Chairman

Rotarian Sir Atholl MacGregor suitably 'replled.

SIR ROBERT KOTEWALL Hon. Sir Robert Kotewall said.

The duty assigned to me tonight in Queen's Building, ground floor 8th March to 20th March, 1941 threats against the Balkans

is to propose the toast of Rotary friends to help us in this effort opposite the "Star Ferry.

both days inclusive, during which and his attempts to cause a Hongkong, to Secretary of State for international co-operation.

During its life of 10 years, H. K. International. It is a happy coln- period no transfer of shares can stir in the Far East, sincerely the Colonies, London, dated Feb.

Rotary has entertained many dis- cidence that while the Hongkong be registered...

convinced he is that the main 24, 1941.

The first meeting of the Club tinguished visitors and provided a Rotary Club is celebrating its tenth obstacle to his achieving his

I fully approve and will make was an inaugural dinner held on platform to give publicity to many anniversary tonight, the mother plans successfully is Britain, necessary local arrangements Dec, 8, 1930, at the Hongkong Hotel causes that need support in the organisation, Rotary International,

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PUBLIC AUCTION.

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PARTICULARS AND CON DITIONS of the Sale by Public Auction to be held on Monday. the 3rd day of March, 1941,| at 3 p.m., at the Offices of the Public Works Department, by Or der of His Excellency the Gover por of

оле Lot of Crown

By order of the Board of

Directors,

GIBB, LIVINGSTON

& CO., LTD. Agents.

Notice to Shareholders.

NOTICE IS

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forthwith,

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FIRST MEETING

Sir William Hornell.

"LRADING CLUB

we

Our

These are the essence of Our

conception,

Unlike many tim

flame

should also be celebrating its when Rotarian Davidson presided Colony. whose defeat must be thel

and explained fully the aims and

thirty-sixth birthday this week.

Gentlemen. Rotary has travelled objects of Rotary and enlarged Ladies' Day has been a popular beyond the bounds of its original chief objective of the Nazi

WRECKED JAPANESE upon its ideals to a group of about reature and lady speakers have programme. In his own

80 professional and business men enhanced the high standard set clubs which began with laudable PLANE ords, England "is the com- Hong Kong, 21st February, 1941. mon enemy" the Axis has to

who had been asked to attend. by speakers at our meetings. We The Japanese plane which was Those present at that first dinner can, I think, look back with satis- objects and ended up as mere brought down by Chinese anti-were impressed with the address taction and a certain amount of

tiffin-clubs, Rotary has developed. AND YET during his whole arcraft gun fire at Anning, north and convinced that they had foun bride on the successful promotion

In a pamphlet on upwards. west of Kunming. or Feb. 21. something that was specially suit of fellowship

Rotary, which President Arthur THE "STAR" FERRY

tirade there was nothing that

and the steady Woo has kindly sent me for my of growth COMPANY, LIMITED.except the statement that and a box of bullets and will be ex-necessary at the founding of such Rotary stands,

could be regarded as definite has been brought to Chungking ed to Hongkong conditions.

Logether. with two machine-guns Much of the constructive work community service,

social activities, education, I find that the original

for which

object of Rotary Club was for busi- Rotary MUST be "the trial of strength" with aloited shortly--(Central News).

& Club was done by Blir Robert a bond of fellowship in our Com.ess men to meet once a week and the Britain would come in

Kotewall and the first President. munity. it MUST strive for fnter- to be of some use to each other. Today Rotary has grown spring. In elaborating on

national goodwill, and MUST deve- The first Secretaries were Ro-llop the ideal of "Service above one of unselfish service to the from a mutual-help society into HEREBY how this trial of strength facts which arise from the tarians L. C. F. Bellamy and B self! Land at Kau Pui Shek, in the GIVEN THAT THE FORTY, would be executed, Herr Hitler Fuehrer's diatribe, the rest wang Tape, and the first Trea

community and to humanity. Colony of Hong Kong for a THIRD ORDINARY YEARLY gave no inkling of whether of his speech followed the surer was the evergreen Rotarian ideals, and I trust that the next more pleasing to see smoke brigh- As Samuel Johnson says: "It is term of 75 years, with the option MEETING OF THIS COM. he had as yet decided to in-usual invective on an increas-N. J. Perrin The Charter for the decade will see a still greater ad-

tening into fame than of renewal at a Crown Rent to be PANY will be held at the Office vade England. "All his threats ed tempo. He made a des- K. Rotary Club was granted on vance in realising these ideals.

are than the Erst decade that has of Rotary's high endeavours is sinking into smoke." The famé fixed by the Surveyor of His of Messrs. Jardine, Matheson & were concerned with a deter-perate attempt to dress his Feb. 20. 1931, and so Majesty the KING, for one for Co., Ltd., on Friday, the 28th mination to strangle Britain's Italian partner up in a new celebrating us" near to that date just ended. This can only be at burning bright. May it ever burn

as could conveniently be arranged.complished by ther term of 75 years.

the united and bright, consuming the evil things " February, 1941, at 11.00 a.m.. economic life. Indeed, his coat of paint by affirming his The Club has been fortunate in sustained effort of all Rotarians. that make for poverty and disease for the purpose of receiving the whole address showed how determination to stick to him its past President, as they proved your help and support and en- and international hatred, and Intending bidders ́are` advised that immediately after the dis Report of the Directors together seriously he felt about this and help him a statement themselves to be excellent leaders couragement have carried the Club lighting the path to a better and

To accom- which, no doubt, the pseudo and carried out their duties most successfully through

these 10 happier world, posal of the lot the Purchaser with a Statement of Accounts aspect of the war.

acceptably. "They were Rotarians years. (if not the applicant) will be for the year ended 31st Decem plish Britain's economic des- Caesar welcomed with a sigh wm, Hornell, S. w

Gentlemen, I give you "Rotary truction he held up the terri- f relief as holding out some wilson, M. K.

Tso, T. B I think I am justified in saying International: greater endeavours, required to deposit with an ber, 1940.

Lo, L

Forster that we look forward confidently ble naval warfare which he hope for his tottering empire. w N. T. Tam, R. D. Walker. to the future, fortified in our faith authorised "afficer who will be

greater fulfillment " The Register of Shares of the present at the sale, the sum et Company will be CLOSED from

had planned for March and Signor Mussolini's spirits, Shu-fan adn L. C. F. Bellamy.

DR. C. T. WANG that Rotary is worthwhile. two hundred dollars, ($206) In Wednesday, the 19th February, U-Boats would be sent out to much cheered by the mis

April when, he declared, his however, could not have been

Rotarian Dr. C. T. Wang, re- DR. I M. HENRY cash. This sum will be refunded 1941, to Friday,

It is due largely to them that the|

plying, sald, in part: the 28th

Rotarian Henry, proposing 4 "My message this evening in on payment of the Purchase

destroy British ships wherever statement that Herr Hitler Club has prospered, and is count- February, 1941, both days in-

the Hongkong: Rotary replying to Sir Robert Kotewall is led as one of the leading Clubs in they cruise. Along with this.egards the British naval clusive.

Club, said, in part:- statement came his admission units, air force and land forget also the services rendered

we must act in a way that is fair the Far East, today. We must not!

The pride is that in those days and proper for patriotte people to that he was being forced to armies in the Mediterranean to the Club by the former Secre District can boast as active and of freedom. liberty and honour,

of war and war alarms, the 86th do. We must fight for the ideals make use of the conquered war zone as being "led up" tary, Rotarian M. F. Rey, and by effective a club as Hongkong. I "NO international friendship peoples of Europe to replenish there. Il Duce has cause the present. Secretaries. Rotarians

have watched it jealously during could exist if we allow totalitarians Secretary & Manager. his own weakening economic enough to disagree with this Harry Hong Sling and Lieut-Col

the past years. Each succeeding to dictate to us.” position. This revelation interpretation of his predica-Treasurer. Rotarian N. J. Perrin Directors has given the club a de- Rotarian Prof. Gordon King, Ro- President and each Board of Entertainment was provided by Hong Kong, 12th February, 1941. cannot surprise anybody, be- ment, because no one has any who has the distinction of being

78 cause it is already well known doubt that it is the Italian the only officer to hold his original nite Uft upward.

tarian C. B. Brown, and Cpl. A. :J. that the Nazis have compell-ghting services which are in post up to the present time.

Past President M. K. La will Alsey, accompanied by L/Cpl. H, 8, ed their victims to help his a "tied up" state and that

The Club has also been greatly agree with me, I am sure, that Hale.

THE GUESTS the Pacific Regional Conference } . Industrial, efforts, after hav- there certainly appears little honoured by having as Its honorary which we shared some years ago The guests were:- ing pillaged their lands of hope of their ever being loo-waliam Peel. Sir Andrew Caldetion of

members Their Excellencies Brin Manila, was a tangible revela: Lt. Col. E. S, Doughty, Capt. everything they possessed. sened up again to pit their cotte, Sir Geoffry Northcote, Leut could mean.

what Rotary fellowship R. E T, St. John, Hen. Mi, Lf Tse- The following forthcoming wed. Here is the clearest evidence ineffectiveness and

fong, Mr.. I. M. Loo, Mr. L. C, F. theff-Gen. Norton, Major-Gen. A. "E ding were announced at the Re-of the strain which less than clency against Britain's sea, Grasett, Bishop R. O. Hall. H thrilled by then Governor C. T. Mr. W. N. Thomas Tma, Bon. Mr. In 1936' at Atlantic City I was Bellamy, Major R. D. Walker, Hon. gistry, Supreme Court, yester- two years of war has imposed air and land power in the Honour Sir Atholl MacGregor, the Wang'a eloquence as he showed M. K. Lo, Hon. Mr. C. G. Perdue,

on the German war-machine Mediterranean.

Personally, wang.

Hon Mr. N. L. Smith and Dr. C. Tthe International aspect of 'Rotary Hon. Sir Robert Kotewall, Bir and confirmation of the now Herr Hitler must have come

and its possible future in the Far Atholl MacGregor; Mr. Jim E- accepted theory that all that to the same conclusion, if re- WELCOME OPPORTUNITY East

Henry, Dr. Arthur W. Woo (Presi The weekly luncheons have pro-{ Past President Tam and others dent), Major-Gen. A. E. Grasatt. Herr Hitler had prepared for ports that speak of his send-vided welcome opportunity for here will recall China's high point Dr. C. T. Wang, Hon, Mr: N. L was a quick, short war and ing naval personnel to take fellowship and goodwill and have' in Rotary at Nanking in the spring Smith, Prof. R. Robertson, Mr. T. B. 10% of the upset price) immedi Mr. Cheung Ka-fu, merchant, of ately after the fall of the hammer, 2 Sing Wo Road, and Miss Wong that the resolute manner in over the Italian fest are cor-also become a forum fr expressing of 1937.

Wilson, Hon. Sir SLouson Chow, Tsui-ying, of 2 Koon Ma Terrace; which Britain has resisted rect. His eugolistic refer-views on social and other, ques- May the Hongkong Club continue Bir David Owen, Mr, L. Kadoorie, the balance of the premium being|

him had completely upset his ences, to the value he placed welfare resulted from the talks misunderstanding

tions. Practical work for social in its development May raclal Mr. Duncan Kennedy, Prof, L paid in accordance with the Con Mr. Leung Yuk-sang, bank clerk, calculations,

steadily dis- Kadoorie, Mr. Duncan Kennedy, on Il Duce's services have, given, and funds were raised for appear. May our social conscience Prof. L, Forster, Mr. Y. T. Tseng, ditions of Sale.

of 13 Lock Road, first floor, and

APART from these interest-therefore, fallen completely the equipment and running of and own civic sense constantly be Mr. E. Cock, Mr. N. J. Ferrin, Dr. 101 Misa Chan Wal-lin, office clerk, of

{8 Jordan Road,

ing and highly significant flat.

playgrounds for the poorer child stirred to action."

R LLancaster.

price.

PARTICULARS OF THE LOT:

Boundary

| No. of Bale |

Registry No.

Kowloon luland

Lot No. 4297, Ping Street, Locality: Lot No. 4302. Adjoining Kowloon Inland

Kaa Pui Shek.

Measure.

menta

As per

aale plan.

Contenta in

1903 erbg

Annus!

Bental.

About

3,156

36

2,367

Upset Price!

By Order of the Board of

Directors." C. M. MANNERS,

FORTHCOMING WEDDINGS

day:-

Mr. Leung Kwok-yan, building contractor. of 157 Pelho Street, The purchaser of the lot will be shamshulpoo, and Miss Poon Bik- required to pay to the auctioneering. of 781 Nathan Road; in cash the sum of $237 (being

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toast

to

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