CLOCK TOWER (1)
ILLUSTRATION.
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References to the old Clock Tower, which stood at the top of Pedder Street, near the junction with Queen's Road, have been made in this series from time to time including a brief note on the fact that there had been for many years a steady agitation to have it removed. Erected in 1862 it was eventually demolished in 1913. The late Mr. M. J. D. Stephens—it may not be generally known—was one of the staunchest advocates of its removal. I have decided to reprint the greater part of the correspondence which took place on the subject going back to 1884:
2, Club Chambers Hongkong, March 26, 1884.
Sir,
I have the honour of forwarding for presentation to His Excellency the Governor a Memorial by the Inhabitants of Hongkong for the removal of the Clock Tower.
It has been numerously signed by the Principal inhabitants, and I could have obtained many more signatures had I canvassed further but it was considered to be sufficient.
The petition makes no reference for replacing the Clock Tower elsewhere.
It would be clearly understood however that the Inhabitants are not willing to do away with the Clock entirely but ask that another spot be found for it.
Several places have been suggested namely—1. At the foot of Pedder's Street on or near to the proposed new Iron Pier.
2. On Bilder's Hill near to the Water Tanks above the lower portion of Wyndham Street.
3. Surmounting the New Market.
But doubtless the Honourable the Surveyor General will be better able to fix an appropriate site. I am, etc.
(Sd) Matthew J. D. Stephens.
To the Honourable W. H. Marsh, Colonial Secretary, Hongkong.
The Memorial was as follows:
To His Excellency Sir George Bowen, Governor Hongkong.
The Humble Memorial of the undersigned inhabitants of the Colony of Hongkong sheweth:-
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CLOCK TOWER ( 1 )
ILLUSTRATION.
( All Rights of Reproduction are Strictly Reserved )
References to the old Clock Tower, which stood at the top of Pedder Street, near the junction with Queen's Road, have been made in this series from time to time including a brief note on the fact that there had been for many years a steady agitation to have it removed. Erected in 1862 it was eventually demolished in 1913, The late Mr. M. J. D. Stephens - it may not be generally known was one of the staunchest advocates of its removal. I have decided to reprint the greater part of the correspondence which took place on the subject going back to 1884:
2, Club Chambers Hongkong, March 26, 1884.
Sir. I have the honour of forwarding for presen- tation to His Excellency the Governor a Memorial by the In- habitants of Hongkong for the removal of the Clock Tower.
It has been numerously signed by the Principal inhabitants, and I could have obtained many more signatures had I canvassed further but it was considered to be sufficient
The petition makes no reference for replacing the
Clock Tower elesewhere.
It whould be clearly understood however that the Inhabitants are not willing to do away with the Clock enti- rely but ask that another spot be found for it.
Several places have been suggested namely - 1. At the foot of Pedder's Street on or near to the proposed new Iron Pier.
2. On Bilder's Hill near to the Water Tanks above the lower portion of Wyndham Street.
3. Surmounting the New Market.
But doubtless the Honourable the Surveyor General will be better able to fix an appropriate site I am etc.
(Sd) Matthew J. D. Stephens.
To the Honourable W. H. Marsh, Colonial Secretary,
Hongkong.
The Memorial was a s follows:
Th
To His Excellency Sir George Bowen, Governor Hongkong.
The Humble Memorial of the undersigned inhabitants of the Colony of Hongkong sheweth:-
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