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HOPE FOR THE FUTURE," since he became Honorary Vice-be, he was sure, an indication then

President.

that it was coming and that people | The Institution figured very who had ships to build would come OPTIMISTIC SPEECH BY SIR largely in the public eye however, to Hongkong because they would He had always found the annual realise there wore facilities here ball an extremly pleasing accusion, which they could not get elsewhere. and which, as Mr. Frost had suld, The had never missed since he had

been in the Colony.

CLAUD SEVERN,

Presentation by, Engineers and Shipbuilders.

He thanked them very much for the beautiful gift and for their kind reception that evening.

Sir Claud proposed a toast to the President, Mr. Frost, and said her was very pleased that Mr. Frost had been elected to the position, and hoped that the institution would Jourish under his presidency.

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Hope for the Future. A further presentation was made This was the outward munifesta to Sir Claud Severn yesterday when tion of their socin! activities and he was entertained by the members formed a very small part of the of the Institution of Engineers and combined knowledge and work that Shipbuilders at the Club. Sir was reprehented by the members Mr. Frost, in reply, said that he 4 DIALOGUE BETWEEN CONNOISSEURS Claud was the recipient of a hand- of the Institution, although they on hoped the worst in trade depres- some silver cigarette box, suitably occasions like that could afford to sion had passed, and that they inscribed, and in his address he anore them. They, in their various |would soon get back on to the old made an optimistic reference to capacities in the Colony, represent-lines. Mr. Frost submitted a toast the trade of Hongkong.

ed the engineering and shipbuilding to the shipping industry and genoral:

a visit, and he hoped that he would. pay them a visit. Mr. R.

Dyer

aid that Hongkong would cry and keep up to date in all things, and he hoped they would be able to reap the benefit of it. (Applause).

soph."

times' will The mem- berg sang "For he's

jolly good fellow" and gave three hearty cheers as he left the rooni,

Tiffin at American Club,

A tiffin was given at the American Club yesterday in honour of Sir Claud Severn.

Mr. B. L. Frost, making the pre-knowledge netivities of this great trade of Hongkong, and this was sentation said: Sir Claud, Severa,port. It was true that at the pre-ulao received with enthusiasm. on behalf of the members of the sent time, owing to circumstances Mr. Frost added that it had been Institution of Engineers and Ship-over which they had no control, the mentioned that Sir Claud would bullders, of which I have the shipbuilding and possibly engineer- probably return to the Colony.on honour of being President this year, ing too were not nearly so active I ask you to accept this silverns they were at one time, but he cigarette box inscribed "Presented was sufficient of an optimlet to to Sir Claud Severn, K.B.E., U.M.G., think that such conditions could by the members on his retirement, not continue to exist very long

with Hongkong 12-11-25,"

the where such wonderful facilities Institution's monogram ΟΧΙ theexisted.

Sir Claud, on leaving the club eaves, 19 2 small souvenir Even during this period of up- said "Thank you very much of your connection

with it. parent inactivity they had seen on gentlemen, and my best wish You, Sir, have been Hon. both sides of the harbour ships] is that better Vice-Presidentfor several years being launched and completed and come very past and have taken a keen interest sent away on their first voyages. in its welfare although you have This, he was sure, was as good a not paid many visits to this building, advertisement for the engineering the principal reason being that and shiplmilding industries of we have not had many functions to Hongkong as any that had preceded which we could ask you that you them. (Applause). would have been interested in, From the Kowloon Docks they Our annual ball, I think I am right had two vessels ordered from Aus- in saying, you have never missed, train, and on the other side there The American Consul General, when in the colony, and you have had been a different type of river Mr. Roger Culver Tredwell, pre- frequently expressed the opinion to boat launched. The rescue boat, sided and introduced Sir Cloud. me Sir, that our ball was one of as they had called her, had beer Mr. Tredwell spoke of Sir the pleasantest social functions of built for the Government, as well Claud's successful endeavours dur- the year.

as other ships, just to keep their]ing his 14 years incumbency of the hand in. He locked forward to the office of Colonial Secretary to bring Interest in Public Affairs...

day when the slips constructed by the English-speaking peoples in the There are very few residents in Mr. Dyer at the East end of his Colony of Hongkong into close! this colony who have known youDocks would have ships of 600 and co-operation for the mutual benefit as long as, I have Sir, having had 700 feet in length building on them. the pleasure of playing in the Philharmonic Concerts at Singa- pore more than 25 years ago when you were charming the music loving people there by your songs. Since I have been in Hongkong, I have had the pleasure of many delightful conversations with you, Sir, on many subjects, and I can say that you have always shown for pessimism. They knew that very keen interest in public affairs their enemies, had announced their as well as social ones, and have intention of making a dock which always been willing to talk matters would enable them to do without over when asked to do so.

Hongkong, but anyone who knew the coast would know that they were lacking in a sense of humour or were very ignorant.

of all, and added that mutual ħar- No Need for Pessimism. mony of thought and action on the part of the English-speaking races He thought the change would will help to restore peace in the come very suddenly. There was no world. Mr. Tredwell assured Sir doubt that with the facilities they Claud that although he might think had they were bound to obtain that his labours were finished, he orders for large ships which would was merely entering upon new and test the capacity of these new slips important duties as the Ambassador He did not think there was any need of Hongkong. As such the Ameri

can community desired to assure him that he would carry with him its best wishes for success, health and happiness. (Applause).

You have been attending so many of these farewell functions lately, and so much has been said in your praise, that all I need say further They who knew could realise is that on behalf of the members the futility of any such project on of this Institution I endorse all the part of their enemies. J that others have said, and to wish speaking to them he thought he long life and prosperity. to you could take an optimistic view and Sir Lady Severn, and the young said that if they could see their members of your family, and a present troubles through they would pleasant voyage home and a happy see a great revival in shipping re-union with your family.

well as in trade generally.

A toast to Sir Claud, submitted

Sir Claud referred to his

by Mr. Frost was enthusiatically)periences in Singapore some years received.

Sir Claud's Reply.

Mr. D. H. Cameron, General Manager of the Standard Oil Com

any, expressed on behalf of the American Colony it's appreciation of the many courtesies extended by Sir Claud during his term of office and wished him God Speed on his journey home.

Sir Gaud spoke at length of his many opportunities to appreciate the goodwill and the assistance given him and the Colonial Govern- ment by the American colony, especially during the world war.

A toast was drunk to the health ago, which had been referred to uy of Sir Claud and his ́ family in Mr. Frost, and said he was con-which all those present at the Club; stantly receiving communications joined.

Sir Claud Severn in reply said from Major St. Clair who was still he must express his very grateful conducting the Philharmonic Con-

thanks to them for having asked certs at Singapore and was still THE NORTHERN TENSION. him there that evening just before attacking the Government for taking he left the Colony on retirement away their best hall. He hoped to from public service, and for giving meet him on the way Home and

A GENERAL KILLED... him the opportunity of meeting the would be able to tell him that members again. He also thanked although he sympathised with him, Hankow, November 12.-General them very much for the beautiful if Major St. Clair lived to be one Sze Taan-bin, ex-Defence Commis gift. It would be of great use to hundred he would never succeed ioner of Tsinamfu fighting under him when he removed the little in getting the Government to sym-Chang Tsung-chang, was captured wooden partition inside the box. 83 pathise with him

that it would contain cigars instead

of cigarettes. (Laughter). ·

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In conclusion, Bir Glaud said he death and shot by Sun, after con- would be his guests in the Old thanked them very much for having [sultation with Antwei gentry. Country some

day

and would asked him there, and added that be Allied Headquarters have receiv- accept a cigar from it (laughter deeply regretted leaving the Colony, ed a telegram from General Chen and applause). He thanked them but as he had said before, he was Wen-chao at Chengchow, stating very much. It was true, as Mr. hoping to revisit it before very that Tsuachow was captured by Frost had said, that he had not long. Then, if this boom in ship-General Li Chien-san yesterday -- paid many visits to the Institution' ping had not started there would Reuter.

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