1941-08-11 — Page 5

14ONGKONG DAILY PRESS

Chinese Chamber Of Commerce To Launch Offer Gold Campaign

The newly-elected Chairman of the Chinese General Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Tung Chung-wal, presided at the first ordinary meet- Ing of the Chamber on Saturday.

Supporting the Chairman were Messrs, Kwok Chan (Vice-Chair- man), Yeung Ngok-fai (Treasurer), Lam Yik-kan (Vice-treasurer) and H. Y. Ts'o, Secretary. There were a fair number of members present.

After the Secretary had read This suggestion was supported the minutes of the annual meet by Mr. Tso Fook-chiu on the ing, the Chairman said that one ground that, as the object was to of the subjects to be discussed was raise as much money as possible, the question of whether to con- no offer of funds should be turned tinue the '913 Offer Gold" cam-down.

paign, as the Chamber had been Mr Ng Chak-wa opposed the doing for the past three years, and. suggestions, stating that, Instead If so, whether it was to be run as

it former years.

vi assisting the sale of war bonds.

It would hinder its success, He

Mr. Lam Pul-sang proposed that pointed out that a person approach- this year's collections should be led to contribute to the "813" funds, support of China's war bonds in and given the option of receiving stead of being remitted to Chung- king ng gifts. Instead of having boxes all over the Colony, said the Speaker, there should be only one collection box In the Chamber's those bonds.

TOOMS.

bonds for his money, would re fuse to buy any bonds when he is again approached on behalf of the campaign to push the sale of

Mr. Ng reminded his hearers Temporary receipts, exchangeable that the original object of the for offlela receipts issued by the "Offer Gold" campaign WUS LO Bank, were to be given to donors raise money as gifts to the Chung-. of large amounts, while small con king Government. By using the tributions received would be put Into the box. The speaker went on to suggest that Aug. 13. 14 and 15 were to be the days set out for the "drive",

On Mr. Chan Ching-chi second ing the proposal that the "813" drive be contiuned. the motion was put to the meeting and carried unanimously

Those

discussed present then how the funds collected are to be used

TAKE ADVANTAGE

Mr. Hul Yeung-sing supported Mr. Lain's suggestion that ad-j vantage be taken of the opportun- lf to push the sale of war bonds He advanced the argument that the public was only to be invited to put their contributions in a box.

money so raised to buy bonds would only be lending the money to the Government, and so set- ting the Government with an other ability.

DONATED TO CHUNGKING After Mr Kwok Chan had also spoken against the proposal, I

was moved by the Chairman thauj

GENERAL

CHAN-YOUNG

Mr. Chan Kee-ming and his bride, the former Miss Young Yan-

wai-King's Studio).

A.R.P. CHIEF Registry

SAYS "GOOD-BYE"

Weddings

The following marriages took place at the Registry. Supreme Court, on Saturday with Mr. J.

FAREWELL PARADE Reynolds. Deputy Registrar, off-

YESTERDAY

Over 500 wardens both

clatlug-

Mr.

Hog Eng-chao, Chinese men lawyer. of Tuck Lin Apartments, and Miss Josephine No. 309 Prince

Mr. Kut Yuen-cheung, flm de-

and Miss Sa Lal-ho, of No. 17 veloper, of No. 1 Hysan Avenue,

Poplar Street, Shamshulpoo.

all funds raised during the drive and women of the Eastern Divi- Kowloon, should be donated to the Chung-slon of the Atr Raid Precautions Huang, artist. of king Government This proposal, Corps, paraded at the Naval Re-Edward Road, first floor; when put to the meeting, was car-creation ground yesterday morn rled by an overwhelming majority. Ing to bid farewell to their Direc

On the proposal of Mr. Lam Pultor, Wing-Comdr. A.H.S. Steel-Per- sang, the following were nominated kins, who is leaving shortly for by the Chairman to preside over India where he will organise a the collection box in relays of two similar corps to the one in Hong- each from 10 am, and from 1 pan, kong. to 4 pm, during the three days) of the "drive":

Messrs.

Lam

Pui-sang,

The parade was under the com mand of Divisional Warden A. H.

RE-ENTRY OF

Hui Hyde-Lay, who received Comdr. WOMEN TO H.K.

the rich members of the com Yeung-sing, Tso Fook-chul, Lo Steele-Perkins. munity might well be tempted to Kwok-min Chan Chung-chi, Wong! Others present Included Mr. O.

Information concerning re-entry

donate only $50 or $100 to the Leng-shu Lau Chi-ching. Pak A Pentreath, Chief Alr Raid Permits for British women to re-

cause, whereas if the

names of

A

E Gerondal,

Mr. Put-shuen, Lee Kul-pok Stn Pul- Warden, the donors and the amounts given kwan, Chan Yuk-chuen and Kwok were to be published as purchasers Chun-sing. It would encourage the rich to

It was proposed by the Chair- give more.

man, and seconded by Mr. Yeung Another speaker, Mr. Tang Yuk Ngok-fal that Mr. Tang Chi tong, proposed that contributors be cheung be appointed Auditor of each member in tern. given the option of either giving the Chamber, and Messers. Kwok | the money to the Government or Chung-shing and Fok Pul-shu, Hon. using it for war bonds.

SUB-DEPOT FOR RICE OPENED IN CHEUNG CHAU

sourees

The Hongkong Dully Press learuus. from usually rellable that perinission has been obtain ed by rler dealers in Cheung Chau

to establish a "un ch'arm" or sub-depot on the Island.

The opening of this sub-depot. it was further learned

Was the result of a petition made soine time ago to Mr T. J Houston,

Auditors.

INCOME TAX PROBLEMS

It was learned that a new com

mittee to study the problems of

it.

the Introduction of income tax to the Colony and to report on has been set up.

LOYAL SUPPORT

enter the Colony is contained in

temporary absence

nf

Deputy Chief Warden, Mr. Man- the Government Gazette ning, Head Warden, and other Permission for re-entry after officers of Eastern Division.

will normally Comdr. Steele-Perkins inspected be given only to those who are the parade and shook hands with members of one of the two volun- tary nursing organisations or the defence services or who are en- gaged on other work directly con- In a farewell speech, the Direc-,accted with the furtherance for said he would like to thank the war effort. the officers and wardens of the Applications for re-entry Eastern District for their loyal mits should be made to the support to him during his term of Colonial Secretary, fult partien- office.

lars of any essential work in which It was a great pleasure to be the applicant in tngaged being among them, not only on this oc-given. The length of time and casion, but on other occasions.

reasons for which it is proposed the Colony Should be

He felt sure. the Director said, to leave that should war coine to this Col-clearly stated. ony they would carry out their

per-

Permits in respect of periods of duties as well and in the same absence in excess of 10 weeks will spirit as they had done in peace not normally be granted. time.

Comdr. Steele-Perkins said that

The first meeting of this com- mittee will probably be held bc- fore the end of the month

it was his ambition, after the war, Meanwhile, it was learned that to see that the corps kept to- establish Com-gether and he felt sure that they the proposal to pulsory War Risk Insurance in the would be able to perform splendid Acting District Officer South, seek Colony was still under considera- and excellent duties for the civil ing his good offlees to effect a re-tion and that there had been ob-authorities. duction in the transportation jections to the high rates of pre- charges on rice to Cheung Chau mlum intended.

and other parts of the New Ter- ritories

COLONY CHANGE OVER TO

STERLING AREA

H.M. THE QUEEN'

THANKS H.K.

The following telegram was re- celved by H.E. the Governor from the Secretary of State for the the Colonies conveying H. M. Queen's thanks for Hongkong's good wishes on the occasion of her birthday:

"My last request to you," said the Director, "is to keep together and live together in that spirit of friendship which is so necessary in these days." "Your telegram 785. has been Comdr. Steele-Perkins said he conveyed LO Her Majesty who was handing over his dutles to greatly appreciates the kind and Mr. B. H. Puckle, the Deputy Di-loyal message on occasion of her rector, and asked them to give birthday."

As the result of discussions be- tween the Rice Manager and "kal- i Tongs." was agreed that all rice destined for Cheung Chau are to be delivered on board the "kal- fongs junk in Hongkong waters. the sterling area has been in force given him." This will, the "kal-fangs" claim, for a week but there appeared to greatly reduce the transportation be still charges.

The inclusion of Hongkong in him the loyal support they had

"With these few words of fare- some misunderstanding wall I will wish you success in the

A GREAT HONOUR

VACCINATORS APPOINTED

His Excellency the Governor has appointed the following persons 'to be public Vaccinators:

Miss Pearl Lin, Miss Cecilia Y.

as regards the full implications of future and trust you will go from The now sub-depot will be im-

the change-over. der the management of four rice

strength to strength. Good-bye Foreign currencies are merchants, nominated by the rice available only (1) to perimit con- Steele-Perkins.

now and good luck," concluded Comdr. dealers in Cheung Chau, but un- tracts made before Aug. 1 to be der the control of the Rice Mono-completed. Contracts for a period poly, according to our informant.

longer than six months will be Replying, Mr. Hyde-Lay said he Ng, Miss Hui Kwan Fong, Miss Tse subject to review and possible was volcing the sentiments of his pix Lin, Miss Wong I Man, Miss compulsory cancellation; (2) to division when he said he was very. Lam Suk Hing, Miss Cheng Sau meet the reasonable requirements sorry to see their Director leaving, Miss Peola Lal, Miss Wong of trade, concerning which the ing. His departure must leave Kwan Ya. Mrs. Chan Suet Ching. Controller of Trade Résumés a new gap in the Colony,

Mlas Lau King Hung, Mrs. Ng So

BANK NOTES IN CIRCULATION

"

Returns of the Average Amount importance; and (3). "to defray However, he continued, he must Fong, Miss Cheung Shiu Wall, of Bank Notes In Circulation in reasonable travel or personal ex-feel it a great honour to have Miss Kong Fu Chi; Miss Mn Lai Hongkong, during the month end-penses, requiring special applica- been chosen to go to India and Ching, Miss Chu Sui Lan, Miss ed July 31, 1941, as certifed by the tlon on a prescribed form,

carry on ARP. work there. On Annie Choy, Miss Lucy Tung. Under the new procedure ater-behalf of his division Mr. Hyde" : Managers of the respective Banks:

Chartered Bank of India, Aus-ling and Hongkong dollar pay-Lay wished Comdr. Steelc-Perkins tralia and China $25,470,135, H.K.ments to persons resident outside luck, success and good health in & Shanghal Banking Corporation the sterling area are subject to his new sphere of work. $210,757,228. Mercantile Bank of completo control while there will Indlu, Ltd. $4,081,050. Total: $240,- be no export licences for countries 316,013,

CONVERSION LOAN

*

The following statement of the

outside the sterling area unless there is evidence that payment has already been made or will be rebelved within a certain perlod.

securities lodged with the Crown' Hongkong is now 'brought with- Agents by the Mercantile Bank of in the scope of the special clear- India, Ltd., against their notes in ing machinery of the Bank of circulation. Ia publiated for gener-England for transactions with al Information noder Section 6 of certain territories. the Mercantile Bank Note Issue Ordinance, 1911 tÖrdinance No. 65

of 1911):

FIRE CAUSED

$3,000 DAMAGE

URBAN COUNCIL MEETING

A meeting of the Urban Council will be hold tomorrow at 4:15. p.m.

'ORDERS OF THE DAY A

· Letter from the Government re- lative to the amendmenta made Two fire engines were despatched by the Urban Council on 2nd July, No. 807, Shanghai Street, on 1941 to the by-laws under the Saturday night in response to an Hawkers Ordinance No, 22 of 1935 alan of Ire sent in by the Hung and with regard to the Hawker Ching Tobacco Co.

problem generally,

A Although the outbreak was put Application for a laundry licence under contret within half an hour for No. 344, Reclamation Birget, or the arrival, of the fire engines, ground noor: Application for a

Three per cent. Conversion Loan £240,000; Latest market price, tobacco to the Value of Ebolít food factory (A) bench for No. repayable 1948-1908: Amount, DD-160.

$3,000 was damaged,

192, Shanghai Btree, ground floor.

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