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HONGKONG DAILY PRESS

GENERAL

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LADY MACGREGOR LAYS THE FOUNDATION

STONE OF PO LEUNG KUK NEW EXTENSION

Tributes To Munificence Of Mr. J. E. Joseph

In the presence of a large and distinguished gathering yesterday afternoon LADY MACGREGOR, the wife of His Honour the Chief Justice, laid the foundation stone of a building which wl, in years to come, provide a safe and permanent haven to the many children of misery who ате driven to seek refuge in the Po Leung Kuk.

The building is an extension of the present Kuk and its con- struction is the direct result of a magnificent donation of $50,000 by MR. J. E, JOSEPH, who, when he visited the Pa Leung Kuk a few months ago was very much impressed with the work under- taken for the large number of destitute girls and children.

At that time the Kuk, original y and so she has asked me to tell built and equipped for 150 had you all how proud she feels that 300 Inmates and the crowded con- she has been asked to lay this stone. which symbolises the erec- ditions struck Mr. Joseph:

In their speeches at the core- tion of a "building which will not mony yesterday afternoon both only be a worthy addition to the

amenities Mr. Lo Tung-tan, Chairman. and architectural

of the Sir Atholl MacGregor (who spoke Culony, but will enable those on behalf of his wife) paid warm responsible for the administration tribute to Mr. Joseph whose gen-of the Po Leung Kuk to continue:

tories.

ONE-CENT NOTES IN A FORTNIGHT

DONATIONS

ཡོད་ཙམས་ར་བར་བ་ཉིད་དང་ གསར་དར་གང་ས་་

Subscriptions To B.W.O.F. And Anti-T.B." Assen. The following is the latest 11st

It was learned from official or subscriptions received to date sources yesterday that the first for credit of the BW.OF.:- 133ue of the new Government 'Previously acknowledged, £ist and Que-cent Notes will be put into $702.450.93. circulation in about a fortnight's

time.

Anonymous, $10; QAIMNS. Mess (Monthly), 15; Mr. Lam Fook Lyo These notes, the lasuance of Monthly), 30; John Forbes (Monti⭑ which was advocated by the Hong-y, 25; M. G. Carruthers (Monthly), Kong Daly Press in January last 15; Mrs. 31. M Drake (Monthly), 10; Messrs. Davies Brooke and GIRL during the acute shortage of

(Monthly), 70: D. W. Hume Month-

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cent copper coins experienced at ly, 10 Messrs. Francols D'Hardtvil. that time, will be printed after liers, 500. Rev. and Mrs, T. A. Broad- the final reading of the Ordinance, foot (Monthly), 5; D. C. Ediciondston introduced at the last Legislative (Monthly), 250; The Mohammedan

| Council meeting, on May 29.

The size of the notes will approximately three inches two inches.

63 CASES OF TUBERCULOSIS

IN 72 HOURS

Members of the Macao Police Pome. be 324; Mr. and Mrs. 3. Mason, 25: Mrs. by R. A. Buckberrough, 50.25; Liang Yu-

from ming Proceeds

Exhibition At Cathedral Hall. 50; Anonymous, 50: In Memory of the late Mr. J. D. Bic kerstaff:—Hazel and Low Pearson Sally and Joe Hudson 5: Kowloon Docks Recreation Club for St Dun- stansi 14th Contribution. 158; 'Mrs. E. B. Stanton 112: Sale of 9 C.HLS.S. Badges and Postal Labels:-Miss P.. Harroo 2: Miss R. R. Judah, 1: Mrs.

One hundred and two cases of O. A. Smith. 1: Mrs. -F. Phillies, 3:

erosity has taken many forms on under less cramped conditions-infectious diseases Were notified to the Island and in the New Terri-and greatly to extend the work of the Health, Authorities as having mercy for orphaned children and The unavoldable absence of His for young women and girls, whoccurred in the Colony during the 72 hours ended midnight on May Excellency the Governor. Sir through economic stress are de-

25. Geoffry Northcote, due to indis- rellet on the waters of life. position was regretted by both Mr. That is a cause the holding out Lo and Sir Atholl, who expressed of a helping hand to those who the hope that HJS Excellency sorely need it; the opening of the would soon be restored to health. door of hope to those who are

MR. LO TUNG FAN

Out of this total there were 63 cases of tuberculosis,

were

Mrs. Macicad, 1: Mrs. Campbell. 1: Postal Labels. 40. Total $704.069.63

ANTI-TB. ASSON.

The Hongkong Anti-Taberculosis. Association gratefully acknowledges the following donations and subscrip tions: Hongkong and Whampoa Dock Co., Ltd, $2,000; Ho Kom Tong, 1,000; Ko Ho Ning, 1.000; Fung Fook Tien, 500: Fung Wer Shing, 200; Kam

Other cases reported Cholera, 10; Diphtheria, 2: Dysen- well nigh hopeless with which /tery. 12; Enterle fever, 7; Measles. Cheong Yan 100: Hongkong Canton my wife and I, are proud to be 6; Smallpox, 1.

Addressing the gathering, Mr. associated. Lo Tung-fan said, in part:-:

All Mr. Joseph asked as a con- dition for his offer was that we should apply to Government for a free, grant of the plece of vacant land adjacent to the Kuk so that it can be used as a playground in substitution' of that on which the new extension is being bullt. We #are indeed grateful to Mr. Joseph for his munificent gift, more so for the charm and readiness with which it was made.

The

sympathetic attitude of Government in" promptly sanction-

וי

I welcome this opportunity of acclaiming the generosity of Mr. J. E. Joseph, who un- fortunately cannot be with us

To him, and to him today. alone, we owe this magnificent building. Mr. Joseph's

has generosity

taken many forms on this island and in the New Territories, but what, I think, so characterises his." charity is that it is always practical.

new

Export Co., Ltd. 100; S. W. Lee. 100; Asiatic Petroleum Co Ltd.. 100:

Ying Kwan 100; Dr. Li Shu Fan, 100:

KEEN BIDDING AT Kwong Sang Hong, Ltd.. 109; Dr. Lo CROWN LAND SALES., Levy and Co.. 100: South Chine Athletic Associatica, 100: Kowloon Conndence in the future of the Motor Bus Co.. 100: Gibb Livingston Colony was demonstrated by the and Co., Ltd. 50: Hongkong Electric keen bidding at the Crown Land Co. Ltd. 50: Liang Chi Han 50: Sir Sale at the Public Works Depart-Ely Kadcorte and Sons, 50; Hong- ment yesterday when Mr. E. B. kong Brewery and Distillery, Ltd. 25;" Lambert, Assistant Superintendent M. F. Key. 25; Kenneth Chan 25; of Crown Lands, "acted as auc- Harvie W. Merrick, 5: R, Hancock, 5 tioneer at the sale of Kowloon In-J. H. Gelling 5; Mackinnon Macken-

zie and Co.. 50. land Lot No. 4305.,

This lot, situated in Flaying Field Road between Fa Yuen

Mr.

ST. JOHN AMBULANCE

E. M. Raymond. Assistant

Street and Tung Choi Street. Commissioner of the St. John Ambu- lance Association and Brigade, grate-

rest assured that Mongkok, has an area of approx fully acknowledges the receipt of the

mately 7,800 square feet. The up- ses price was $17.550 or about $2,50 per square foot.

As all wise expenditure should "ing the acceptance of the offer is be, it is productive, and Mr.

. very much appreciated. When Joseph may

completed, the extension will be nowhere, among his many great three storeys high, and it is in benefactions, did he spend more tended that It will be used ex wisely; nowhere did he ensure a clusively for the housing of young greater and more valuable retura for money spent than he did when he so generously made this ex-

children.

following donations:-

His Excellency the Governor, Air Geoffry Northcote, K.CM.G... $100: After four bids of $100 each the Proceeds of Charity Theatrical Per- price was raised to $30,000 after formance organised by Messrs. Ho We are very much indebted to

which the price was raised by bids Kom Tong, CB.E. and Tang Shlu the Building Authorities for their tension possible, an extension of $100 until $25,000 when the lot Kin M.B.E. 2,500; Hongkong Jockey kind co-operation. to the Hon. Dr. which will turn orphaned children was knocked down to Mr. Leung Club, 2,000; Songkong Telephone Co., Selwyn-Clarke for valuable sug-and humar derelicts into valuable Wang-yue of No. 43, Fa Yuen 400; Sir Elly Kadoorie and Scas. 250; gestions, to the architect, Mr. In citizens, into the healthy mothers Street, Mongkok. Tak-lam for willing services, and ot a healthy future generation. One of the special conditions of last but not least, to Mr. Lam I join with Mr. Lo in deploring sale was that the lot shall not be Chix-ho and Mr. Lam Chik-suen the absence from today's cere used for industrial purposes and for their wholehearted support in mony of His Excellency the Gov-no factory may be erected there offering to have the extension built ernor who had so graciously ex- on."

for us at cost by their well-known pressed his intention of being here

After the sale, it was learned of building contractors, but is unfortunately prevented by from Mr. Leung that it was his earnest intention to erect residential flats Indisposition It is the hope of all of us that he may on the site.

Messrs. Lam Woo and Co...

In 1931, Mr. Joseph donated 30,000 towards the building

fund of the new building, and

he has since repeatedly made gifts of considerable value to the Kuk

very soon be fully restored to health.

Any wife's behalf and on my

Dodwell & Co.. 150; Hongkong Foot- ball Association, 150; ED. Sasson Banking. Co. 50 Concrete Products. 50; Courtland Hotel, 30: "Hongkong Stock Exchange, 25; The Hongkong Chinese Women's Club, 25; Lieuten- ant-Colonel H.B. Dowbiggin. 10: Mr. a S. Potter (mobilisation pay), $3.50; Miss D. Lopes and Miss L. K. Hung. Hair mobilisation pay). 7: Dr. S. C. Zeung, 5: Mr Lau King Taling.

own I thank you, Mr. Lo, and the DEFENDANTS AWARDED :JUDGMENT

members of your Cothmittee for

Today, when the foundation giving us this opportunity of IN SUMMARY COURT CLAIM FOR

store, of the' new wing is to be identifying ourselves 50 closely

laid, Mr.

Joseph is unavoidably with the great work for which the ALLEGED BREACH OF CONTRACT

THOSE PRESENT

detained in Shanghai on business. Kuk standa and he is thus prevented from seeing for himself with what cor- alality the object of his benevo- lence is regarded.

to

Holding that he considered that plaintiff bad failed to make a case and that the broker in that particular transaction was not a common broker, acting for both parties Mr. Justice P. E. F. Cressall entered judgment for defendants at the Summary Court yesterday in the action claiming $944.38 damages suffered by an alleged breach

of contract.-

Among those present were Sir Atholl and Lady MacGregor, Hon. We count it a great, privilege to Mr. N. L. Smith and Mrs. Smith, have Lady MacGregor here

Hon. Mr. R. A. C. North, Hon, Mr. perform the task of laying the R R Todd, Hon. Dr. P. S. Selwyn-

The action was instituted by the Local Commercial Agency, of foundation stone.

Clarke and Mrs. Gelwyn-Clarke; We all know how much Sir At Hon. Mr. A. B. Purves, fion. Mr. China Building, second floor, against the Victor Knitting Factory, of holl and Lady MacGregor identity J. P. Pennefather-Evans, Hon. Mr. No. 12 Aplia Street, Kowloon. Flaintiffs were represented by Mr. M.

Sir Shouson A. da Silva while Mr. F. E. Nash was for the defence... themselves with any organisation W. J. Carrie, Hon.

Plaintiffs alleged that by a con- signed he ordered goods which ar- that works for the welfare of the Chow, Hon. Mr. M. K. Lo ani Mrs. poor children in the Colony, and Lp: Hon. Mr. W. N. T. Tam and tract in writing dated June 5, 1040 rived from Bombay in August, 1940. their presence here today is an- Mrs. Tam, Hon. Mr. Tse-fong defendants agreed to purchase 20 He informed defendants of this but other manifestation of their keen- and Mrs, Li, Sir Robert Ho Tung. bales of cotton grey yarn at $290 received no reply. He had to sell ness to help such a good cause, M. and Mine, L. Reynaud, M. and per bale net which were to be de- goods at the best market price for

I regret to say that a slight in- Mme. Raoul-Duval, Mr. A. R. Ful- livered during the months of July cash. disposition has prevented His Ex-lertón, Lt.-Col, H. B. L. Dowbig- and August. Plaintiffs further al-

In answer to his Lordship wit- cellency the Governor from hon-gin, Major Dorothy Brazier, Miss leged that defendants falled to take (ness said he had not inquired as ouring us with his presence today. Helen Kotewall, Miss Phyllis Har-delivery of the goods within the to the authority of the broker for We all know of the kindly sym-op, Mr. P. Tester, Dr. and Mrs. Ld time specified and they had to sell buying on behalf of plaintiffs. pathy. and unfailing interest Shu-an, Dr. and Mrs. 8, N. Chau, the goods at $244 per bale thereby which His Excellency entertains Mr. and Mrs. B. Wong Tape, Mr. suffering damages to the amount for the work of the Po Leung Kuk, Po-kwai, Mr. and Mrs. Tang claimed. and we cannot but feel disap-

Shiu-kin; pointed that this function should Mr. Au Lim-Chuen, Mr. and Mrs.

COMMON BROKER

CONTRACT SIGNED

Cheung Ping-sau, broker, said, he was "Instructed by the mistress of [defendant firm to buy 20 bales of Mr. Silvs said that the transac cotton gray yard. After seeing be deprived of the privilege of His Tam Wong-tong. Mr. Fung Tation arose out of the course of bus-plaintiff he told the mistress of Excellency's presence. I am sure ying. Mr. Chan Wal-yeuk. Mrness between a manufacturer and the price and she agreed. Witness I am voicing the sentiment of all Chung Chung-shan, Mr. Fong Fu- exporter, that is, they never came added that he signed the contract here when I say that we sincerely kung, Dr. Lu Yan-tak, Mr. Wong face to face and desht through a as a broker. wish His Excellency a speedy re- Hok-sang, Mr. Kwok Hin-wan, Mr. common broker. Terms were settled

covery.

+

Wong Shal-ho, Mr. Ngan thing-

Mr. Nash submitted that if there We are delighted to see such a kwan, Mrs. Ho Leung, Dr. T. Y. Li, and plaintiffs went and purchased

}was a contract between plaintiffs large attendance of distinguished Mr. P. C. Kwok, Mr, Ramon Kant, the cotton yarn.

"Mr. Bilva said that there were and defendants i was signed with- Mr. Shum Wal-yàu, Mr. and Mrs. Lam Chik-ho, Mr. and Mrs. In dealings between the parties and, out consent of the Intter and, on and Mrs. T. F. Lo, Mr. and Mrs. sufficient memorandum to be with his claim. Tak-lam, Mr. Ho Kwei-chuen, Mr. be submitted, these dealings had that alone, plaintiff had failed in

guests and devoted friends.

SIR ATHOLL MACGREGOR

Sir Atholl MacGregor, on behalf

of Lady Macgregor, gaid:—

Huo Pao-tsai, Mra, C. H, Wan, Mrs. in the Sale of Goods Ordinance, Mr. Silva then referred to au- My wife, I have no doubt, lays Khong Keng-pho, Mr. Lam Yik namely that a contract was signed thorities in support of plaintiffs a pretty good foundation, stone, kau, Mr. Cheung Man-tung, Mr. by a common broker.

claim

but when it comes to pubildly ex- and Mrs. Lam Chik-suen, Dr. and Kishan Chang, managing partner Giving defendants judgment with pressing her thanks for the hon- Mrs, Lee Shin-kee, Dr. and Mrs, T. of plaintiff Drm, said he was ap-coats his Lordship said, "following our you trave done her in asking P. Wu, Mr., and Mrs. A. Kung-po proached by a broker, Ah Cheung, his usual practice, he would give her to perform this ceremony to- Chan, Mr. Chen Yuk-chúén, and in June. He had dealt with brokera his reasons in writing 'on'Friday day she feels a little diffident, Mr. and Mrs. TB. Hsin. ...before. After the contract was morning."

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