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REMEMBER TEL. No. 977

·FOR ·

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SIR DOUGLAS HAIG ON · GERMANY'S SURRENDER.

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THE NEW GOVERNOR,

PROPOSED PRESENTATION OF ADDRESS,

The Unofficial Members of the Executive and Legislative Coun- cils called a meeting at the Theatre Royal last evening to consider the proposed presenta- tion of an address to Sir Reginald Stubbs, G.C.M.G., the new Gover- nor of the Colony, on his arrival | The Hon. Sir Paul Chater presid-i ed and with him were the. Hon. Mr. G. G. Alabaster, Q.B.E, Hon. Mr. N. J. Stabb, O.BE, Hon. Mr. E. V. D. Parr. Hon. Mr. S. H. Dodwell, the Hon. Mr. Lau Chu Pak, Hon. Mr. Ho Fook, Mr. H. |J. Gedge, Secretary."

There was not very large attendance, doubtless owing to ju the inclement weather.

with them that regret, for while

The Hon. Sir Paul Chater said : there could be no doubt upon the Gentlemen. I would first ex- utter completeness of their plain to you the steps that have victory or upon the supreme already been taken with regard IRREVOC-credit it reflected upon them. the to the preparation of an Address Army was glad that they and the of Welcome to our new Governor country were spared unnecessary upon his arrival in the Colony. floss. After all, with them in the Following the usual procedure in Speaking at the Mercers' HallArmy events at the last followed such matters. I. as senior Un- where the freedom of this famous much the same course, and did official Member of the Executive City Company was conferred so because of their deliberate Council,convened a meeting of all him. Field-Marshal Sir choice. I: would have been the Unofficial Members of both Douglas Haig, replying to those | possible after the great clminat- Councils, at which it was unanim- who may think that the armisticeing defeat inflicted on the enemy ously decided that an address came too soon, said they failed on the Sambre on Nov. 4. 1918. should be presented. and to appreciate either the condi and the following days to refuse for the purpose, again following tions in which the war was to grant the armistice the enemy the practice adopted on previous fought or the completeness of sought for, and instead to press occasions we considered it de- Germany's Surrender. That forward with what speed the sirable that the services of a few surrender was abject and ir-state of their munications representative members of the revocable. If we hel to go to would have let tro To have community should be enlisted to Berlin, we could do SO far done so. however would have assist, us in drafting the adress,, more easily now than

we meant futher loss of life, the so that when finally submitted could have done in November." destruction of property, and ex-for the approval of the general and to have pressed forward penditure of money, while it public, it would be more likely then would have meant further could not have rendered Germany to

the wishes of all. loss of life, des.ruction of pro- nibre helpless militarily than she A Committee for this perty, and expenditure of money, was to-day, with her army pose was conséquently formed, without rendering Germany any dissolved. her guns, transpo. and the draft address resulting more helpless militarily than she and aeroplanes surrendered, and from their labours would, in due is to day.

the crossings of the Rhine held course, have been submitted to by the Allies.

you. I think that what I have said should remove any misunder- standing that may have arisen in your minds. It is our sole aim, Gentlemen, to obtain the hearty and unanimous support of the whole community, and in case you should prefer to adopt the method of appointing further representatives to assist in the drafting of the address, rather than that of approving it your- selves when drafted, the Unofficial.

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The Chairman said he might also mention that this Committee had appointed a sub-committee to draft out the address. On that sub-committee were Messrs. Dodwell, Alabaster. J. Scott Hars- ton. Lau Chu Pak and two others. He would be very pleased to re- [ceive the names of any gentle. men to add to this Committee, or the sub-committee, (Applause).

The following names were re- ceived:

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posed by Hon. Mr. H. E. Pollock, seconded by Mr. Crockatt.

Mr. J. M. Wong, proposed by Mr. Ho Wing, seconded by. Mr. Wong Fang Chow. :

A COMMON COMPLAINT OF CHILDHOOD.

The freedom was conferred on Admiral Sir David Beau. as If we should have to go to well as Sir Douglas Haig, and it Berlin we cout, do so far more may be recalled that a similar easily now than could have been compliment was paid earlier in done last November. He could. the year to Field-Marshal Vis-not pretend to deserve all the too Count French and Admiral generous references which the Master of the Company hai made After the two illustrious Free-to him, but he would certainly men had signed the roll they were deserve them less and would have entertained at luncheon. The ill-requited the services of the Master of the Company. Captain glorious Army that fought so "Archdale Palmer, in presenting magnificently throughout the each of the new Freemier with a great advance had he spent men's replica of the famous Bank of lives in pursuit of the shadow this meeting and give you the England loving cup in possession when the substance of victory opportunity of so doing. So long of the Company, paid a warm was already achieved. Anyone as we secure your whole-hearted tribute to the services of both who to-day thought that the support it is quite immaterial to Sir Douglas Haig and Admiralarmistice was granted too soonus which method is adopted, but Bealls.

failed to appreciate either the as time is getting short, I suggest Sir Douglas Haig, in replying conditions in which war was that the Committee, together with said he would like to admit freely fought in these days of armies of the further names you' may add that, it had been somewhat of 2 milions, equipped with many this evening, may be empowered surprise to him to learn the extent thousands of machine-guns, vast to draft and approve the address of the activities of the Company artilleries, &c. or the complete on your behalf, and so save the throughout the history. not only ness of the surrender Germany necessity of calling another public of London, but of Great Britain made when she took the only meeting. and Ireland. He had lately learn- terms of armistice the Allies were ed, for instance, for the first time prepared to grant her. The that the colonisation of Ulster by surrender of the German Leet was certain unfortunate countymen not more abject, more complete, of his own was carried out with or more irrevocable. They were the aid of large sums of money, now within sight of peace, which furnish by the Mercers' Com- would, they hoped, last for many pany. confessed that it was years, and already the bulk of with all satisfaction that he their great citizen armies had reat the Company parted returns, or were returning, to with the money with great and civit life... marked reluctance. The Wardens He would only say, in conclu- of the day rose much in hission, that, great as was the good estimation when he read that it that the Company had been able was necessary to commit them to to do in the past, there was work prison before they would assist in still to be done in helping to settle a scheme which, whatever the our ex-Service men-in civil life. Hon. Mr. H. E. Pollock, who |

Many children in this country nature of its results in Ireland, To have taken successfully in was described as an old champion Sir Ellis Kadoorie and Mr. are troubled with worms, some of entailed the expatriation of a that task would undoubtedly rank of constitutional reform, was pro- Shelton Hooper, proposed by Mr. the indications of which number of worthy Scots. (Laugh amongst the finest achievements posed by Mr. Humphreys, second- Cartwright, seconded by Mr. irregular appetite, bad breath, ter.)

of that historic institution.

ed by Mr. Cartwright. The Kotewall.

grinding of the teeth in sleep, Indeed, the magnitude of the

Admiral Sir David Beatty also Chairman pointed out that Mr.

pain and swelling of the abdomen, Beby's company's good works, the dis- replied expressing his pleasure Pollock was on the Official side

irritation in the nose.

Canadian tance they went back into the that when he was ending his now, but they would be pleased

Own Tablets," the history of the land, and the in- carreer in the Navy he was to have him on the Committee.

children's remedy, given for a few fluence for good which they must enabled to take up the role of

Mr. H. B. L. Dowbiggin, propos- Mr. Kwok Sui Lau, proposed by days, destroy worms, and marked have had upon generations and merchant adventurer. He gave ed by Mr. Dutton, seconded by Mr. B. W.Tape, seconded by Mr. improvement in appetite and generations of Britons were instances of the great and cour- Mr. Coppin.

general health speedily follows. enough, as one learned more of ageous work done by the Navy Mr. C. D. Wilkinson, proposed Mr. Tong Yat Chuen, proposed Mrs. A. Sauvie, of Rowantan, the history of the company to in the North Sea, which he said by Mr. H. Hancock, seconded by Mr. Chan Siu Ki, seconded by Quebec, writes"My boy was arouse in anyone feelings at once was rightly called the Sea of Mists, Mr. D. K. MOES.

Mr. J. M. Wong.

badly troubled with worms and of astonishment and admiration since they only saw the sun for Mr. C. H.P. Hay, proposed by Mr. C. Hughes, proposed by was feverish and restless. I got One could not but recognise that about three hours a day in mid- Capt. Arthur, seconded by Mr. Hon. Mr. Pollock, seconded by a vial of Baby's Own Tablets and such companies as the Mercers winter. He, too, made a special | Bezvis.

Stark,

since giving them to him all signs had been a most important factor appeal for a helping head to be Sir Boshan Wei Yuk and Sir Mr. D. Templeton, proposed by of the worms have disappeared in the growth and improvement offered, wherever possible, to all Robert Ho Tung, proposed by Mr. Mr. Edwards, seconded by Mr. D. and he is now in good health. I of their industrial, educational, ex-naval men, laying stress on

Kotewall, seconded by Mr. Wong Harvey.

think Baby's Own Tablets have social life. Moreover, since the and the fact that they possessed Kwong-tin.

Messrs. Worg Kworztin and no equal se a medicine for this oftbreak of the war there could qualities which would be invalo- Mr. A. G. Coppin. proposed by B. W. Tape, proposed by Mr. Tao, trouble." have been but few, if any, charies able in commercial life.

Mr. D. K. Moss, seconded by Mr. seconded by Mr. Kwok Siu Lau. Guaranteed free from opiates of a naval or military character On July 8 the Prince of Wales, Dutton.

Messrs. Fung Ping-shan and and absolutely harmless even to which had not had good cause to like his father, took up his

Messrs. Lo Cheong Shin, Ho Li Yau-chuen, proposed by Mr. the youngest infant, Baby's Own bless the abounding generosity of Freedom of the Mercers Com- Wing and M. K. Lo, proposed by J. M Wong, seconded by Mr. Tablets are a remedy for indi- the Company, and their contribu-pany:

Mr. Ho Kwong, seconded by Mr. Chau Sui Ki.

gestion, constipation. simple tions had indeed been worthy of

Ho Leung

Mr. Mackenzie, proposed by fever, diarrhoea and teething Messrs. A. F. Arculli and M. Mr. Macdonald, seconded by Mr. troubles. They are obtainable Rumjaba. proposed by Mr. Frost.,

from chemists, also at 60 cents EMFIRE OIL SEARCH,

Razack, seconded by Mr. Mistri Mr. S. T. Setná, proposed by the vial post free from the Dr. ed them on behalf of all ranks of

The Imperial and Federal Messrs: J. W. C. Bornar and Mr. Dowbiggin, seconded by Mr. Williams Medicine Co., 96 Sze the armies which fought under Governments "have agreed to R. M. Dyer, proposed by Mr. Cooper,

chuen Road, Shanghai. him, and he was proud now to be spend £50,000 each in investigat Mackenzie, seconded by Hon: The sub-committee to draft the able to reckon himself one of its ing the oil-fields of Papua to Mr. Pollock,

address consists of Hon. Mr. members.

ensure supplies from within the Messrs. Chau Sin Ki and H. E. Pollock, Hon. Mr. B. E. concluded by remarking that he AN UNPARALLELED TRIUMPH Empire. The Federal Govern- Chau Shou Son, proposed by Dodwell, Hon. Mr. C. G. Alebas hoped the sub-committee would They rejoiced with their comment has already spent £100,000 Mr. Wong Kwong-tin, seconded ter, Hon Mr. Lau Chu Pak, Hon meet as soon as possible. The rades of the sister Service in the in boring. It is, understood that by Mr. B.-W, Tape._

Mr. Ho Fook, Mr. S. W. Tao, new Governor wa great and unparalleled triumph the British authorities plan is to Mr. T. Petrie, proposed by. Mr. Messrs. J. Scott Harstan, Kote by way of that but lately was theirs. If sink ten bores simultaneously in Jackson, seconded by Mr Me wall, C. H. P. Hay, CD. Wilkin telegra any of them felt regret that the an area of 2,000 square miles, Pherson.

Dodson, M. K. Lo and Chan Bui K end cames as it did, without which, according to geological Mesurs. H. Humphreys, J. H This concluded the business last fight, the Army did not share examination, promises well. A Wallace; EXAM. Williams, pro- the meeting and the Chasemi

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