1920-03-08 — Page 9

CA

[

THE

HON. MR. CLAUD SEVERN.

ENTERTAINED ST THE CHINESE COMMUNITY.

THE HONGKONG

COMPLIMENTARY SPEECHES AT A CHINESE DINNER.

the Colony on the occasion of his

absence. The banquetting hall

TELEGRAPH.

MONDAY, MARCH 8. 1920.

ture from these shores, we wishing you exceedingly for the great him a pleasant voyage and a rest-kindness you have done in asking ful holiday that would, on its me here this evening and again expiration, give him redoubled expessing how great an honour I vigour and strength to perform feel it to be the guest at such a whatever duties to which he may very representative

gathering.

be called. Your Excellency and Gentlemen, I thank you very much. gentlemen, I have the honour now (Applause.)

to ask you to drink with me to the Health of the Honourable Dr. Claud Severa.

constant in-

OTHER GUESTS.

DISTRIBUTING AGENTS

CLAUDIUS

of

and

A.

ASH'S

S. S. WHITE Mfg Co's DENTAL GOODS

Complete line of Dental Supplies and

Instruments on show at

THE SINCERE CO., LTD.

Tel. 1967;8

had been tastefully decorated forelder of the office is. (Applause.)/days I have made

being laid. Among those who sat jmay go to, there you will see him because I felt that if we did not nese. It is also most gratifying and gentlemen, may I ask you to

down were:-

(Dental Supplies' Dept.)

Branch: Yaumati

FOR CUBAN PORTS DIRECT

HAVANA CARDENAS CAIBARIEN

U. S. S. B.

S.S. "WEST KADER” 10TH MARCH 1920.

For Freight and Particulars apply to

Hon. Mr. W.Chatham, C.M.G..Hon. Itet if you are at the moment gentlemen of the Chinese Com-as to His Excellency the Governor, which you have received the toast

The Hon. Mr. Ho Fook said:- Four Excellency and gentlemen.- DR. SEVERN'S REPLY.

It is with lively pleasure that I. Dr. Severn, who was received rise to propose the health of Our with cheers, said:-Your Excel-Other Guests-a toast which, I am i lency, Mr. Lau Chu-pak, and sure, will meet with the same gentlemen, I am sure it is a mat- cordial reception as the one that A very happy function was that ing sure that the toast would need ter for congratulation-I am sure has preceded it. At the outset, which took place on Saturdayno eloquence to ensure for it a also it will cause great gladness desire to express, on behalf of night at the Kam Ling Hotel when warm and bearty reception. (Ap-not only to those who have arthe hosts, if indeed not of the the Hon. Dr. Claud Severn, C31.G.,plause.) We all know Dr. Severn ranged this magnificent banquet whole Chinese Community, our LLD.. Colonial Secretary, wax

very well: even the school chil-but to those of us who are the deep sense of the great honour which His Excellency the Goy- entertained by the leading mem-dren know him personally. It is guests to-night that our chairman bers of the Chinese community of no exaggeration to say that no has so far recovered from bisernor has done us by graciously | attending this function. We re- previous Colonial Secretary was recent indisposition as to be able gard this public act of His Excel-say that Mr. Lau Chu-pak is the impending departure on leave of so widely known personally to the to preside here to-night. (Plency's not only as a personal com right man in the right place (Hear

general public as the present

lause). During the past few pliment to our principal guest, but hear), and we are very much the occasion and sumptuous whatever public functions youj

also as a proof of the goodwill gratified to have such a capable quiries as to his state of health which he entertains for the Chi and conscientious representative | repast was served up. 160 covers

on the Council. Your excellency have his presence here to-night to have been given an opportunity In semi-public social gatherings, too, ten to one you will find him this entertainment would suffer to meet, under this happy circum join me in drinking to the health Principal Guest:-The Hon. Mr. there, imparting all around him a very much.

But I think that now stance, so many distinguished per

of the Chairman, Vice-chairman, Claud Severn. C.M.G.. LL.D., otherrenial warmth. (Hear, hear.)

we have not only seen him here, sonages-men who hold high and and wembers of the Committee. guests: His Excellency the It is, however, at bazaars and such far as we can tell from out- responsible positions in the Civil The Chairman replied:-Your Governor, Sir Reginald Stubbs places where money is raised inward appearances in his usual Service, in the Army and Navy Excellency and gentlemen. On be K.C.M.G., His Honour Mr. H. H. J. aid of deserving objects, that he heard him speak with the vigour the Customs Service of China in sub-committee who arranged this health, but also that we have the legal and medical professions, half of the deputy chairman, of the Gompertz. Comd. V. C. Gurner, is in his best elements. + Laugh- Hon. Mr. J. H. Kemp, K.C., C.B.E, ters and applause.) You siehimtheassured that his illness has pass-tached to His Majestys Legationiself I thank you most sincerely we heard Just now we may feel the Commercial Department at evening's entertainment and my Hon. Mr. R. O. Hutchison, B.Fall smiles: Renewed laughtered away.

Mr. Lau Chu-pak and at Peking. To these gentlemen for the very cordial manner in feeling disposed to be liberal, you had better pretenu not to see him,munity of this Colons, I cannot tell we extend a hearty and respectful so kindly proposed by our com Even then I doubt if that would you how extremely gratified I was welcome. I should like to say a mon friend. Mr. Chou. I am glad Pollock, K.C., Dr. G. P. "Jordan, always save your pocket. I re-that you should entertain me inimpatient reu all must be to wittee in organising this evening's and how high an honour I felt great deal more, but knowing how that the labour of the sub-commit- M.B., C.M., M.R.CS.. Mr. A. G. M. member that at one of the auction war upon the eve of my deness the little Chinese play that entertainment is appreciated for Fletcher, C.B.R. Mr. G. H. Wake sales of roses in connection with! man, Mr. E. A. Irving, Capt. Basil Our Day, his smiles were so ir-

Furture on leave. I think nothing will immediately follow this din-lit is to them that all the credit is Taylor, K.N., Dr. J. T. C. John-resistible that they cost me chelseained

can show the goodwill that jer, as stated by Dr. Severn, I will due. Personally I was in the son. F.R.C.S., D.T.M. & H. Mr. nice little sum of $1,400, ach Service of this colony more than compatriots to dring deep and the fia, throughout the past week towards the Civ now conclude by calling upon my clutches of that unwelcome visitor, T. D. Moorhead, Mr. S. E. Ross, ter and my honourable friend) Mr. H. J. Brett, Mr. A. E. Wood.cpposite at least a few hundred.

that the members of the Chinese heartily to the health of Our Other and I am still feeling the effecti Mr. C. D. Melbourne, Dr. Adam Dr. Severn has also taken a keen imunity should give this enterests, associating with the toast of its claws so that, however much U.S. S. B.

tainment to the Colonial Secre- the name of Sir Reginald Stubbs, lary. You. Mx Lau

our revered Governor, Chu-pak.

to the kind remarks in reference he bas done as much as any man that I should be glad to think were

have said many things about mel THE GOVERNOR'S REPLY. List of Hosts:-Hen. Mr. Las in recent years. Applause.)

H.E. the Governor, in reply, cil i am keenly sensible of my tomy re-appointment to the Coun. A Chu-pak, Hon. Mr. He Fook, Siricver of good music himself, he said much and attributed to me men, after the words with which fying to me to learn that in the

even partially true. You have said:-Mr. Chairman and gentle- Robert Ho Tung, K., LL.D.. Mr. has often afforded the public.

many shortcomings but it is grati- 5. W. To, Chow Shou-son, Chan opp.rtunities to hear him sing

characteristics which I may the Hon. Mr. He' Fook concluded extension of my term in office as Cheuk Hing. Chan Harr, Chan! Ifis singing is a rare treat, and

possess in some small measure his speech you will understand it King-wan, Chan Shu-minz. Chat more than once his participation which enables me to face situs liver to you the eloquen: address Gentlemen, I thank you again.

I have temperament, perhaps. is quite impossible for me to do- their representative I have the Tze-tan, Chau Siu-ki, Chau Tung-in concerts was the deciding factions with a measure of geniality. which I had prepared. I may say sang, Chau Yu-ting. Cheng Nganter of their success, Dr. Severn ming, Ching Wei-tsun, Chiu Tsau is also a patron of fine art, being really do feel and which I feel ha./found it a difficult task to respond musical drama "In Quest of the as you have expressed it, which that I should in any case haveed the presentation of a Chinese The Company afterwards enjoy- sam. Chun Chik-yue. Chun King himself endowed with an artistic heen of help to me on many oc for so many and varied guests, the Magic Mirror." in which the part yuc, Foo Sik, Fung Ping-shen, his taste at fault, and that was at

Court, the Civil Service, Com-So Chau-mui, the leading actress merre, and anything else that occurs to you. But as it is I think

of South China. Other parts

Mr. E. H. Sharp, K.C., O.B.E., His Honour Mr. J. R. Wood, Hon. Mr.

E. D. C. Wolfe, Hon. 11. H. F.

Gibson, M.R.C.V.S.. Mr. S. and personal interest local Smith, Capt. H. S. McGrath and,ducation and' sports, for Capt. A. J. Wilcox.

which

I had wished to 'could not have

shared their labour. With regard

approval of

compatriots

Alfred Hall, Cee, Hall, Wm. Hall. the time of the Peace Cekbrations/Casions of difficult. I have als/Army and Navy, the Supreme of the heroine was taken by Miss

Ho K, Ho Komong, Ho Kwong,

when, as jodze. he did not award

learned sinve 1 rame to this Culony how very kind all classe

Ho Leung, Ho Shai-ki, Dr. S. C. the Erst prize to my beautifully of the community run be and that had better be as brief as possible were taken by the Misses Wei

Ha, Ho Wing, Ho Yuk-cho, H. K.

Hung. Ip Lan Chuen, ip Li-kong.

Lap, Benjamin Wong

Tape.

Dr. Arthur W. Woo, Yau Shui-chi, Young Hee. Yu Pan-san, Y Yuk

chi and Yung Tsz-ming.

(Laughter.) Still that shouldn't

take part in any

Kwan, Tsang Shui Ying, Tai Yau,

Po Hing.

beauty, The Prince entertains her

STRUTHERS & DIXON, INC.,

AGENTS.

POWELL'S BUILDING. TELEPHONE 3008.

FOR

S. S.

SEATTLE

"WEST ISON'

12th March 1920.

For Freight and Particulars apply to

STRUTHERS & DIXON ING.,

AGENTS.'.

Powell's Building. Telephone 3008.

HONGKONG, CANTON & MACAO STEAMERS.

JOINT SERVICE OF THE HONG KONG, CANTON AND MACAO STEAM-

BOAT CO.,LTD, AND THE CHINA NAVIGATION CO., LTD,

HONGKONG-CASTON LINE.

Salling To Cantan daily at 6 am (Sundays excepted) and 10 p.m. From Canton daữy at 8 a.m. (Sundays exceptod; and 5 pm,

ERVICE OF THE HONGKONG. CANTON & MACAO STEAMBOAT CO., LTD,. HỤNGKUNG-MAÇAO LINE,

To Macao-Daily at 9.3. (Saturday at 2 p.) From Macao-Daily at 2 .. (Sundays at 4 p 3.}` Police Permits to leave the Colony are not required. Further information may be obtained at the Coy's Office, Hotel Mansions, or from Mesars. Tros, Cook & Sos, Booking Agents, Hongkong.

L The Furniture you get will stand the Winter seasca and will res

crack or Change"?

2. The price charged is as it should be?

3.

Your Furnisher girs you sterling service!

4. Durability and ultimate economy are assured you?

decorated car in the competition.as been of immense assistance and merely express to you, Mr. Wei Ching, So Chau Sam and Lam Ip Shau-chi, Dr. Jeu Hawk, R. li. disqualify him as a competent art here. When I was in the Straits the great pleasure which it has me during my eight years of work) Chairman and to your fellow hosts Kotewall. Kwok Shu-lau. Lai critic. Then we must not forget I made the acquintance of several been to all of us to attend this! Ching-hin, Lam Chung-po. Lan Dr. Severn's histrionic talents | (hinese rontlemen who came from magnificent banquet, not only be un-yuk, a beautiful girl, who is The story was follows:-Hunz Heung-un, Lau Ia-chung. Lau which are of a high order. ¡Ap- Tak-po. Leung Kat-hin, Leung lause. Unfortunately for the who had achieved not only en-most prominent members of the

the neighbouring provinces and cause it is in honour of one of the Grotto from the machinations of in hiding in the Peach Blossom Wing-cheung, Li Jian-kai, Li Ping. theatre roing public, he did ormous success in their work in society of Li Po-kwai, Li Shan-fan, Li Wing- kwong. Li Yau-tsen. I Yik-mul, stared by our A.D.C. in the last been said by some of the best knowing in the past and in other

of the plays the Malay Peninsula but, as has whom I have had the pleasure of forming, her that, under compul her enemics, receives a letter from the Colony-z manj Cheung Mo-ling, her fance, in- Li Yow-tsun, Lo Cheung-ip. Lo few years, but none the less he known men and the most famous spheres-but also because of the engaged to be married to another Cheung-shiur Cheuk-wan. Lo infused enthusiasm into the eff Government officers

sion by his uncle, he has beet Chung-kui. Lo Kit-ping.M. K. Lo, forts of that talented club. With unofficial British Community they to meet Mr. Severn have showngirl, and is detained in his uncle's

and the fact that you by inviting all of us M. W. Lo. Lo Shun-wan, C. H. such wide sympathies and manure to be the backbone of Lyson Dr. Ma Luk. Mak Lal-ting, fold activities, there is no wonder success of that wonderful coun-vails amongst all sections of the

the the excellent goodwill which pre-learns that her magic mirror house. At the same time she Man San-rgok. Mok Kon-sang, that Dr. Severn enjoys to-day the Ng Hon-tsz, Pong Wei-ting. Sin rather embarrassing distinction of Peninsula bave done an enormous will which renders my task very try. Cantonese in the Malacommunity, hear hear)-2 good

which has been stcles, is believed Tak-fan. Shum Kwai-kie, Shum being the most popular mau in amount of good there and so when much easier than it would other-

to be in the, possession of The Pak-ming, Siu Sailan, Tam Pak- Hongkong. Hear, hear, and ap-1 came to Hongkong and saw and wise be. I wish to express on my real state of Cheung's heart, she Prince. In order to recover her shiu, Tang Chi-ngong. Tang lu- plause.) Those of you who were met gentlemen here who were re own behalf the great pleasure it visits the palace of The Prince, ac- los property and to find out the Kwong, To Sze-tun, Tong Lai- present at the last University Con-lated in many cases to friends of has been to me to meet so many companied by Hong Pak-ying, 1 chuen, Tong Yat-chuen.

Tong gregation, and witnessed the ex-mine in the Straits I felt I was members of the Chinese communi- friend Wen-ting. Tse Ka-po, Tsoi Cheong.citing Kidnapping" scene. Tsci Hing, Tsui Wun-man, Tsui which the students, more than this part of Chine which I had al- here I shall be able to work in full Yee, in the guise of a maid-ser- in only making new acquaintances in I trust during the time I am Cheung's messenger-boy, Cheung of Cheung's, and by Tam-tsun, Un Hang-kiu, Wong - willingly, and Dr. Severn, rather ready made in The Straits Settle-harmony with that community as tung, Wong Kam-fuk, Wong Kam- unwillingly, tock the leading ments You, Mr. Lau Chu-pak, and have always endeavoured to vánt. Enamoured of the girl's ying. Wong Kwong-tir, Wong Las- Farts, should be able to appreciate leaders of the Chinese community work in other communites though party to a dinner, and gets intoxi-? ARE YOU SATISFIED THAT- sang, Wong Pak-son, Weng Pik-the strength of my assertion. here have shown that you take it has not always been quite easy cated. Taking advantage of the chuen. Wong Ping-sun, Weng Punez, Dr. Severn, is the most popu-very deep interest in many sub- should like to say that if and

lar man in Hongkong. And yet jects which are tending and which when the Chinese community de-ong Pak-ying and Cheung Yee with all his amability and human will tend more and move to the sire to make any representations go to look for the mirror, while temporary incapacity of their host, qualities, he never permits andve prosperity of the Colony. It was on any subject to me I am entirely Nun-yuk repairs to The Prince's familiarity: only his dignity, is only the other day I was reading at their service. I will always be such that it puts one at ease with- a speech you delivered last July in glad to see them and hear what garden which the house, wherein ert in any way sacrificing itself, one of the schools here-a speech they have to say (applause).

her cance temporarily resides. and the manifestation of this trait which I am glad to say has achiev. need hardly say I will not under-playing a harp at the window; she loverlooks. She finds Cheung Mr. Ho Fools, deputy chairman; he was at the head of our Gov-it could have had at that school necessarily but I am always ready him. After having upbraided him was never so conspicuous as when, ed a much wider circulation than take to do what they ask me to do picks a flower and throws it at Po-kwai, M. K. Lo, Ho Kwong, official side of his work. He has cellent advice to the boys who are with pleasure. Mr. Chairman and behind a poem, and vanishes. In ernment. This leads me to the alone, in which you gave some ex-to see them and listen to them for his unfaithfulness, she leaves Chan Harr, Wong Kwong-tin and been with us as Colonial Secretary already in the schools of the gentlemen, we thank you for your the meantime, Hong Pak-ying re- Jp 'Lau-chuen.

The King" and "The President of for nine years, and during that Colony. Also you and your hospitality.

time he has acted as Governor on the past two years and expressed

covers the mirror, but cannot find friend's have come forward during THE SUB-COMMITTEE THANKED. Nun-yuk. fr, Lau. Chu-pak and the Hon. Mr.ong period of nearly oue

Не rescues Cheung Mr. Chow Shon-son said:-Your from the detention of his uncle, Ho Fook respectively:---

* * all know what a difficult and benefits of education in all its

Government ja MR. LAU'S SPEECH.

extending the propose a vote of thanks to our som Grotto. To celebrate the re- Mr. Lau Chu-pak said: Your that we look back upon those and to many members of the other arranged this entertainment.

troublous year that was; and now branches to, if possible, all boys members of the Committee who Hermit of the Grotto gives a ban- Chairman, vice-Chairman, and covery of the magic mirror, the Excellenty and week ago, at another place, the we had such a clear-headed and afforts are going to meet with very ing as a memorable occasion in the is unable to enjoy the repast; and gentlemen,A times, we are deeply thankful that sex in this Colony. I hope that your shall regard this splendid gather-appearance of Nux-yuk, Cheung Iquet. Filled with grief at the dis- Hongkong General Chamber of experienced administrator at the great success. Commerce bade farewell to our helm of our little ship of state that I leave in a few days know which has afforded the Chinese the mirror, and, lo! there is Hung ale and genial Colonial SecreIt is firm conviction, born of seving that I have the good will of community an opportunity to en- Nun-yuk looking out of itaad I can only say history of Hongkong, an occasion seeing this, the Hermit uncovers, tary, the Honourable Dr. Claud eral years" Severn, prior to his departure, fur with his work, that Dr. Severn this great honour they have done guests here. We shall always look the flesh again?

close acquaintance the Chinese community because of tertain home on a well-earned holiday. makes even

50 many distinguished and tearful. Will the two meet in To-night, the Chinese Community, than a Colonial Secretary. I need a week ago, a very happy thing and satisfaction. I would like to 2 better Governor me to-night and it will be, as I said back upon this event with pleasure as represented by its members not go into explanations: you have for myself if I can come back to avail myself of this opportunity present, is performing a similar the results before you. function. This alone testifies to lendid work and services to the applause) I know that another reappointment se an official mem- His meet you all again, (hear,bear, and Hon. Mr. Lao Chu-pak, upon his the high esteem and regard in Colony are bound to receive re- part of your hospitality this ever-ber of the Legislative Coupeil for authorities that no further stops which Dr. Severn is held by the cognition from

The Home Office notifies local general community. (Hear, hear.) Majesty the King and though we if a very beautiful Chinese play think instead of congratulating of Citizen Guards, but that every His Graciousing is to show us a representation another term of two years. I should be taken for the formation The pleasing duty of proposing would be sorry to lose him, let and I do not therefore wish to Mr. Lau Cho-pak we ought to possible endeavourshould be made the toast of the evening has been us be unselfish enough to hope keep you longer from proceeding congratulate ourselves (applause). to reconstitute and strengthen the allotted to me, and this duty I ac that such recognition may soon to that part of the programme The Chinese Community, I believe, Special Constabulary organisa- cepted with little hesitation, feel

come. On the eve of his depar- therefore must conclude by thank-will endorse my opinion when Iition.

the

The Sub-committee in charge of

arrangements were:-Hon.

Mr. Lau Cen-pak, ekairman; ou.

and Mesars R. S. Katewall, Li

China," were proposed by the Hon. Iseveral occasions-the last for the your unanimous wish to help the Excellency and gentlemen, I beg to and takes him to the Peach Blos

Jear.

STENGTHENING SPECIAL

CONSTABULARY.

MAKE SURE AND ORDER FROM US.. Qar service carries with it ear ABSOLUTE GUARANTEE

THOP CHEONG 55, Queen's Rd.

A

F

E

Central High-class complete House Furnishers, General Upholsterers, Hous: Painem, sim, cis

Defy Burglars and protect your valuables Stock Just Arrived

Sole Agents.

UNION ENGINEERING CO. LTD.

13 Chater Road

E