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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1925,

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,

MR. W. S. BROWN'S HETIREMENT.

DINNER TO SIR to be leaders of men, and he was LARCENY BY FINDING.

J. FOWLER.

REPRESENTATIVE GATHERING.

MATTERS.

In his

torosting references to local gar- rison matters, such

tho LN

Roneral defence.

The Hon. Sir Paul Chater pre-

A CASE OF TEMPTATION.

PRESENTATIONS BY (ODOWN. SPAFF.

pintion of his collongues and subordinaten made a space

nevoptance no follow.

of

larger but for the limited accom. the areneel being a Watchman of Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf andrungnificent gifts. Believe me, wo

modation available. The lack of

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sure that was a very appropriate occasion for the Chinese to do

"Xientlemen, 1 do not know how honour to such a distinguished per-

to thank all and everyone of you for sonage as their guest that even-

the wonderful

gifts you hava iak.

An interesting ease of farmeny by (Applause). He assured Sir

presented to me and Mrs. Brown. Jn that the number of Chinesending was heard at the Central

The Secretary's Oflier of the what we have done to deserve such, hoda would have been many times Magistrney yesterday afternon,

I can only ony that I do not know

the Sun Company named Lam On Gadown Co., was the peone of unwill always, always, renezuber thin

On January 27 a Chinese lady interesting euromany hest evening day as long as REFERENCE TO MILITARY numbers, however, was more than lost a distind-studded bracelet, when the membled staff of the handsome presents will

enanterbalanced by the goodwillvalued at $400, whilst it to pay Godown and Star Ferry Companies eenstant reminder to us of this very amt sincerity of these present, who New Year visits. The bracelet A very distinguished gathering, represented many of the most im was worn on her wrist, and she Mr. W. S.

met to wish their retiring chief, many years I have spent simongst

Brown, an oficial representative of the official and portant and other valued Interests

presumed It hod slipped off farewell and to present him with and they will occupy prominent you. I appreciate them very highly business communities, bado fare-of the Colony. (Applatne). unnoticed, owing to a defective various tokens of esteem. woll to Major General Sir Referring to the question of mili-

elamp. The Sun Company being

placea in our now home when and John

Mr. Brown, who sails for one where we decide to settle down. Fowler, the rotiring tary lands, the Hon. Mr. Chow the only shop which she had with Mrs. Brown on Saturday, by hope you will not misunderstand General Officer Commanding, Shou-son thanked Sir John for the visited, she called there the same 8.s. Moren, leaves behind a record me when I say that above all, Į at a public dinner given in his most sympathetic and considerate evening to take enquiries, but of 27 years' service, during which am proud of the sentiments you honour last night in the Hong-way in which he had dealt with found no trace of the bracelet. time he has seen the development have kong Hotel. The function took the matter, proving him to be a Sho then ropnited to the Police of the Company through many proudest day of my life, for I have oxpressed to-day: tho place on the roof gardon, and the real statesman as well as a good Station, giving ዜ description pluses. gathering onthusiastically anders- leader. He took the liberty to of the ornament. This

worked with you for 27 years, and ed the expressions of praise and say that when a man had been duly circulated ta

A silver salver baaring the at times during that period there goodwill which were uttered by rained in a certain profession he pawnshops according to practice of the European staff of the Com-inve

engraved nutographs in facsimile hava bean occasions, when tho proposer and seconder of was sometimes Hable to become About

January ponies Sir John Fowler's health.

KVL presented to Mr. things biassed in his own partienlar line, the defendant called at the Ki Brown on the their behalf by Mr.seemed agreeable to you.

that perhaps have not reply, the G.O.C. made very in-st fortunately for Hongkong SirSang pawnshop, near the old FireF. II. Capnell, who sid.We you to understand, however, that John was not of that stamp. Ife Station, and affered to pawn the have assembled hero this afternova I have always done my very best question of military lands and i was broad-minded, reasonable mid bracelet. As it corresponded within order that we may express or to be fair to ench and everyone of far-seeing. When the moving of the polico description of the lost regret that you are about to leave you, and your sentiments show the military tunels became an ac-artielo, a foki of the pawnshop was us and at the same time we would that you have not always thought Alike to convey to you the extent of me harsh in my dealinge. Now, sided over a gathering numberingcomplished fact, Sir John's name sent out to call the police. at least one hundred, and among would be cherished in Hongkong as district watchinan arrived, but in the respeet nad esteem we all hold gentlemen, you have said roma the meantime the defendsat had for you. Some present have known very kind words about me, and I those present, in addition to the was sure all present would miss walked out of the shop. He way you throughout the whole of your want to say what I think of you. I guest of honour, were His Excel-Sir John on his departure. "Gen-running away when the district 27 years with the Company. while want you all to believe me when I lency the Governot (Sir Edward

watchinan arrested him. tlemen", the speaker concluded,

athers have known you Stubbs, K.C.M.G.), the Hon. Sirt ask you to join me in wishing

The defendant made a sintement

fur say that I thank you from the short timo, but beltom of my heart for the eboor- Claud Severn, Sir Henry Gollan. Sir John and Lady Fowler and McCallum, his salicitor, drew out same deap rogard for you. Your port you have given me at all

comparatively in the witness-box. Mr. D. I can assure you that all have the ful, willing and hardworking sp Sir Henry Pollock, Sir George family a very pleasant voyage from hitna brief account of his task during your long career has times. You havo eneh helped Mr. J. II, Kemp, Kehome, and whether Sir John is to plucky services rendered to the not been an easy one; I feel certain by your hearty co-operation to Hon, Mr. II. T. Creasy, Sir Robery continue on netive service or 20 Company and to the police a few however, that you may

into retirement, we wish him the years ago. The defendant referred

retire bring the Company to its present Io Tung, Hon. Mr. C. Mel. Messer) three highest blessings which alto an armed robbery in the Sun Confident that you have done your efficient state and I am proud Hon. Mr. P. H. Helyoak, Hon. Mr. Chinese can wish to a friend-hap Company, in which an armed mau Company and your stuff.

very best at all times for the to have hnd the bonour H. W. Bird, Hon. Mr. Chow Shou-]

Az ajt | piness, honour and longevity entered the shop in the afternoon tolten of appreciation of your many you, Compradore, I would like to being your chief. To son, Hon. Mr. R. II. Kotewall,

[and, by smashing the glass top of kindnesses, we ask you to kindly say how very greatly indebted 1 Commodore A. J. B. Stirling, His The boast was enthusiastically a showcase, got away with many accept this mementa which beats feel to you for the very great help Hon. Mr. H. H. J. Gompertz, Mr.

ehmpany valuable articles of jewellery, the signatures of A. II. Harlow, Mr. S. W. Ts, Mr.soured, the

standing and arenrding the guestHe chuced the robber and caught staff and enrries with it our since and for the shrewd advice you have the Europeas you have unfailingly given to me 6. M. Young, Mr. Ha Kom-tong of the evening masical honours.

him. He also recovered about rest hopes that you nad 59,000 worth of jewellery. In the Brown may Mr. C. Gordon Mackie, Mr. Li Par.

Mrs. always assisted me with in kwai, Mr. Ho Fook, Mr. Chan Siu- Sir John Fowler's Reply, me year he was instrumental inpleasant years in front of you into you all: to give to your now very dealings. One Inst request I make ki, Mr. B. D. F. Beith, Mr. Wong

Major General Sir John Fowler the arrest of a robber who was which to enjoy your well earned chief the same hearty support and Kwong-tin, Mr. J. Scott Harston, had a great reception on rising to chased into the Sun Company retirement. Mr. A. G. M. Fletcher, Capt. reply. He very much appreciated after shooling a Chinese detective

Jeheerful service you have given to Brodie, Colonel L. fi. Bird, Colnuel the kind remarks which had beets (and wounding European Seg.

Chinese Staff.

te. Gentlemen, as I have raid. Russell Brown and many others, made and was proud of the fact]geant. He reerived suitable

this is the proudest day of my life. Mr. Wong Kam-fuk then made it is also one of the saddest, for 1 An exceptionally Ane meal was that the gathering that evening recognition front the authorities a presentation on behalf of the have now to say goodbye to all of served by the Hotel management, was ses representative of all ela-ses for his pluck.

| Chinese members of the staff and you, Speaking of the bracelet heal, I must first thick you on Goodbye, nit of you, and thank at the conclusion of which there of the community. "When I first

good friends. cane he e" Sir John said, "I found defendant swt he met an old half of myself and the Chinese you once more for your beautiful were several short spreches,

The ChairnRA submitted the my table a work of reference friend on Juny 20 whilst on his

stuff of my Department for allowing gifts." feast of "The King." which was which, after descrlidny Hongkong way to ten. The friend Landed appropriately honoured.

and felling all about the maximum bites the brucelet which he said selling here on the eve of

as the plenstire and privilege of belonged to his wife, and asked temperature and

departure 1.0

farewell

Cib, Hon.

Hon.

Mr. E. R. Hallifax,

one of its great benefactors, Ho

(Applause).

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THE NEW FRENCH REMEDY.

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The Toast of the Evening. perad tre, the rainfall and the bean hito to pawn it. He and his friend resets to you upon your retite. THERAPION No. 1 Proposing the health of the Atul serpeny, salt that there was went to the Ki Sang pawnshop went into private life after 27

but the lufter bolted before the y mrs of service with the Hongkong THERAPION No.2 guest of the evening, Sir Henry the bint on the landscape, and that

wa that diver was a military parri, district watchman arrived. Pollock brielly

and Kowloon Wharf and Godown | THERAPION N0.3 The Magistrate said admittedly, Li, and in the last 12 years recounted Majerl General Fowler' dithi on whieh mizin quite well be dis

the man hul an excellent record,rving as chief of the concern.. the pearl with. Wel, zentlemen, i am Army career, mentioning

He would deal with him leniently cannot let this opportunity! various expeditions and campaigns to at all convinced this that feel- in which he had served and the he was ever generad Seone in Hong and gave him the option of a tine.

I WAS #

temptation to which Pass without expressing our bigh

wateer for you and I must mention' full. He imposed me of $100, for one suonth's hand labour.

decorations he had gained. Proloug, and i do not think it is at thoroughly bonest people might that in not the least way you have]

that General:

the

who

Che Calmy.

the present time lear eding, he said

hear Hongkong has always hail a tre-

i won our hearts in the consideratg who served in the Colony now-|

with which and patient way Cmendons reputation for its hos- adays, had not perhaps such

you inve babituntly listened to interesting time as when he first pitality, and I thank you for the-

our suggestions and importunities yon have shown came, because then it was the spitality

and i to me personally,

(Applause), Jund that you never failed to adopt custom for the General Offerr

How you have a very "lase de not say we are idle our views if you found them fea- Commanding to ael for the Goc- rison

Ísoldiers," Sir. John aled, "besible. During our long years of ernor during his absence in addilarge number of sport-men

association with you we! have tion to his duty of looking after can hold their own in all forms of rause we try to play games,"

Touching on the question of received many acts of kindere the garrison. Under the changed racing, yachting, fouth military lands, Sir John said he from you. I fail to find words to conditions existing to-day the cricket, and so on. To the garrison General was not called upon toere you have extended the heuld quite sympathise with the express adequately our gratitude when towards you. As tokens of our administer the Government, but he pitality of all these associations, feeling of the community

could at any rate

claims to be and you have competed with them they said that military barracks high esteem and respect for you

in good fellowship. I wish to

were not very desirable when they and also as momentos we ask you more fortunate than his predeces-) sors in that he had been associat- thank you very much for that hos-Were near the centre of business today to accept a few articles from

district, the telegraph office and ipitality". Applause).

First of all we ask you to necept Proceeding, Sir John said he had the Club; Haughter).

a model of a Chinese juuks with been very interested in the Voke. he that many of them would say sails which conveys our sentiment Defence Corps. They would in fact he believed it had beenia wishing you and Mrs. Brown a some years, flake his worth for it that it was a/aid, that "these soldiers can pleasant voyage and Ged-speed.

ed with an action

much affected the

that was the transfer

which very Colony. und the

of military lands. That had been a

burning question for

Free

He karw

It might

anywhere." When they looked

I

w now that it was well on the very live exinisation aml a meat for the "anywhere," however, they model of a Chinore Pagoda which Secondly we nuk you to accept solution he hoped acquisition to the military forces of found it rather dificult to d3-stands for our wishing you both, why towards that they might trespass on their the Celony (Applause),

cover. He personally had walked, long life and enjoyment of your guest's good offices as to express that a lot of people would say that ridden and flown over the whole well eamed retirement and lastly the hope that he would encourage there was no need for such an or-of the territory in his search for we ask you to accept a silver vaso his successor to carry on the good gunisation, seeing that Hongkong] the "anywhere" it would be pos-inscribed with the names of the work and also impress upon the was a garrison town. The garrison,, sible to place the garrison. There subscribers, which we hope will military authorities at Home the however, was snall, and they had a were one or two points they must aervo os o remembrance of your desinability of the troops being number of duties to perform. The consider. All the places in Hong Chinone associatos. Of these fow removed from the central part of Mronger they were the less likely kong were not healthy, and he did articles we siteerely beg your the city to a more renote spot were they to be attacked. The De not want repeated the story to'd acceptance a what they are where they would not interference Corps was not for any aggres by the headstones in the grave intended to represent. with the commercial and trading

Stonkey (Hear hear). In conclusion 1. just wish to add, activities of the Colony. (Laugh- sine prose and was not going toward at

[attack anyone, being merely for the They wanted to be reasonably near that although we feel glad that ter and Applause).

"In his private life," Sir Henry protection of Hongkong. He should recreation grounds for the men to you are able to enjoy the fruits of the anre timo WO fcol Pollock concluded, "Sir John Fow-like puldir feeling in Hongkong to keep themselves fit. They did not your labours at the prime of life, ato leaving 149 ler has gained our very warm re- entirely enlisted in their favour want to put the men and their int

families too far away from all orry that you gard, for he is known to us as and be hoped the public would con- the social amenities and make it and that we will miss you.

cborish the hope that you keen sportsman, a genial host, a tinue to support this Corps and

In place offensive for them to live! courteous gentleman and a valued make it easy for the Volunteers In.

Those were some of the con-and Mrs. Brown may one day frlend." (Applause).

(Applause).

siderations that had to be borne pay us a visit and that when we I do have such plonsure, we may! in mind in trying to and the "any-have the farther und greater pleu Sir John Fowler referred to the where" the garrison could go to.

Bure of seeing you both in the boat On behalf of the Chinese com-importance of recreation grounds. In conclusion, Sir John Fowler of health." manily, the Hon. Mr. Chow Shou-for the garnison. The garrison said he was now in his fortieth The Indian and Chinese office son supplemented Sir Henry Pol-wa- very small and they were all year of service, and he had an staff followed with the presentation lack'a remarks. He was gratified doing their best to make it effllelent, uncomfortable feeling during the of a Mah Jongg table and chairs in in being asked to be spokesmana for The climate and surrounding coun-last few days that any time be binckwood, and tiles in

a silver his follow Chinese hosts, because try did not, however, altogether went anywhere, that that was the mounted and engraved case, while not only was Sir John very highly end solf to efficient training, and last time he should do this, or the Star Ferry staff provided o respected by the Chinese com-the only substitute was to do a cor-that, or the other. He should splendid mantel tione-piece and and munity, but he was also a gentle-tain amount in the way of physi-always look back on his nervice engraved silver rose bowl, the man he had the honour to count cal exercise in games. They in Hongkong with the greatest collection of gifts taking up almost (as a personal friend (Ifear, hear).tried to fostor, in every way, a pleasure. He wished all the very the whale of the office space.

From time immemorial the Chinese sporting spirit. They did not no host of luck. (Applause). had learned to respect men who, by much attempt to devolop Indivi-The alnging of reason of their efforts, talents and duals aa champions, as to try and Syna," brought a very pleasant| commanding personality had risen raise the whole level of athletics evening to a close.

Chinese Tribute.

A Sporting Spirit,

"Auld

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