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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,

OPENING OF HOTEL RIVIERA.

INTERESTING EVENT AT

MACAO..

GOVERNOR'S GOOD WISHES.

Further evidence of the spirit of enterprise which pervades Macae, and, incidentally, of happy co-operation between the Portu guase Colony and Hongkong, was forthcoming yesterday, when the Hotel Riviera was opened. The occasion was marked by the pre- sence of many well-known Hong- kong and Macao residents, all of whom were loud in their praises of the new venture.

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MONDAY, JANUARY 16, 1928.

tain the good reputation the spon sors have set out to establish, and reap from this business all the fruit that they have every right; to except and hope for

On an occasion ke the pre- sent it is fitting that we should not forget the kite Commendndor Leo Lim-yok, of revored memory, to whose initiative we are Indebt- ed for the establishment of a

hotel in Macaoifully able to satis fy every modern requirement. This is yet another example of the public-spirited enterprise that has characterized the ventures of our departed frient.

From the hurried impressions 1 have been able to gather from a cursory glance around the well equipped rooms of this bullding I feel convinced that this hotel will fulál, Its purpose in every way. Formerly the Now Macao Hotel. The simple elegance of its appoint- the building has, been completelyments and the furnishing of its replanned and remodelled, whilst commodious rooms will fill the the excellence of the appointments needs of all viskora to, Macao, For and furnishings testifies to the these many advantages which the thoroughgoing nature of the hotel provides wo are indebted to transformation effected.

the foresight of Mr. J. P. Bourne The interesting inaugural cere of the Hongkong and Shanghai mony was performed by His Excel- Hotels, Ltd., of Hongkong, and Mr. lency Senhor Artur Tamagnini Loo Huen-chong of this Colony, to de Sousa Barbosa, Governor of both of whom I offer my very cor Macao, who arrived at the Hotel dial congratulations. It is my shortly after 3 o'clock accompani-very earnest hope that this de- ed by Madame and Mise Barbosa, serving enterprise should be bless- and Lt. F. O'Costa, A.. D. C. Aed with prosperity and that the fusillade of firecrackers heralded individual proprietors should be the arrival of the Governor's blessed with long life to ensure party.

the smooth running of this splen- His Excellency was met at the did hotel whose present elegance entrance by Mr. J. P. Bourne, of testifies to a happy combination of Hongkong and Mr. Log Huen-good management and enterprise chong. A gold key was hand- In conclusion I must ask the

to Madame Barbosa who' in turn handed it to His Excellency the Governor, who then opened the door and passed through its portals. Having registered his name in the hotel register His Excellency then made a tour of inspection of the rooms. Retura ing he was escorted by Mr. J. P. Bourne to the dining room where ten was served. „.

Hongkong Guests.

managers of this hotel to realize

that it is close attention to the smallest details that will make or mar the good name of the hotel in which will be reflected the good name of this Colony. Imust also ask you to remember that in this Portuguese Colony your guests will be both Portuguese and foreigners, I ask you all present to join me in drinking a toast to the success of the Hotel Rivlera with all good wishes for its prosperity.

The Reply.

Among those present were: Sir Robert Ho Tung, Mr. J. P. Braga, Mr. N. J. Perrin, Mrjand Miss Wi- On behalf of the Hotel Riviera llams, Messrs. Linng Hau Yuen, Mr. J. P. Bourne replied. He W. A. Boyd, A. L. Thomson, G. | suid;

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Hansen, Mr. and Mrs. J. Murray, Your Excellency, Ladies and Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Mackenzie, Gentlemen: On behalf of the Messrs: B. 1. Neuman, Mr. sponsors of the Hotel Riviera I and Mrs. B. Wylie, Mr. and Mrs. | wish to thank Your Excellency for A. Hicks, Messrs. F. P. Franklin, P. so graciously opening the Hotel H. Suckling, C. G. Copley, J. Riviera for us to-day, and you, Brooke, A. G. Waller, Ho Shai-wa; | Indies and gentlemen, for your and J., M. Alves from Hongkong. presence. My only regret is that From Micso the following were the late Mr. Lob-Lim-yok. so Among those noticed: His Lord-affectingly referred to by Your ship the Bishop, D. Jase da Costa Excellency, the real founder of this Nunes accompanied by Father R. humble effort, is no longer with us Camacho, Tito Polares, Dr. J. Ma. to thank you in person on what galhaes, Vizeu Pinheiro, Mr. and would have been to him a mosi Mrs. F. X. A. da Silva, Mr.happy occasion J. A. E. da Silva, Madame. Loo Your Excellency's very flattering and custom of our friends without end of the room, surmounting the Lim-yok, Col, Mrs. and Miss references to this little venture of which it will be impossible for us over-mantle, lends a touch of re- to an already elegant The Dining Room is an- ours are much appreciated by me to survive. For so kindly gracing finement Santos, Mr. and Mrs. Carey, Mr. and my colleagues in the establish this occasion with your presence room. and Mrs. Carlos Alves, Mr. Lopesment of this hotel. Let me assure thank Your Excellency and all our other example of excellent taste. do Rosario, Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Gellion, Messrs. II. Nolasco da

all the happy friends I see around friends; and to the prosperity and The drapery forms the only orna- Silva, J. M. Lopes, Mr. and Mrs.orcasion, that, it is our earnest de aşk you, one and all, to join me with the den brown tone, of the

nie, at this, for us most auspicious progress of the Colony of Macao mentation and blend perfectly r Callus A. Carmona, Major and Mrs. Ben-sire to fully merit the praise that in a bumper.

furniture, and set out on the to da Franca. Mr. and Mrs. Gre has been so generously lavished on

Tea was then served and the tables little silver table-lumips with Forio Fernandes, Mr. Chu King- us, and with a very keen apprecia visitors spent a pleasant hour delicate pink shades "give to the chow, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Cheuk- tion of the functions which we have dancing to the excellent music of room a cosy and comfortable feel- suen, Mr. J. T. Jue, Mr. and Mrs. set ourselves to fulfil is it that we the Hongkong Hotel orchestra. D. Veiga, Mr. Hee Cheong, Mr. B. have opened our doors this way.

At the right of the corridor, at Sena Fernandes, Capt. Mrs. and Some may doubt the wisdom of

the end opposite to the main en- Miss Cardoso, Mr Lum Boon opening thus early, when there is

There are two entrances to the trance, is the indispensible Bar, ying, Commander J. Inso, Lt. J. much work all to be done, but hotel. The main entrance is from where nothing has been left un Cosme, Dr. and Mrs. N. Leitao, we have in mind the need for Avenida Almeida Riberio and is done to provide for the comfort Dr. and Mrs. Diniz, Mr." J. Sales | catering to the needs of visitors on protected from rain and the of the thirsty. Gentlemen visitors da Silva, Dr. and Mrs. J. Pato, Mr. the very eve of the tourist season vagaries of the weather by a pro- will find this room the mout at- and Mrs. A. M. da Silva..

and we confidently feel ourselves Jecting glass roof. A little cor-tractive in the building. capable of supplying their require ridor leads to the office and opens pleasantly carved "bar" is high The Governor's Speech. ments during their sojourn in this out into the lobby. The furnish and when the foot-rail a put in After the visitors had assem- Colony. We have, therefore, left ing here is plain yat artistically will be as good as any this side bled in the reception room His Ex-many "little essentials to be planned. These Aixminster carpets of Suez.

gach, for instance, cellency addressed the gathering in completed,

and the imported Italian chairs in Portuguese as follows:

as the wording, in Portuguese, of combination with the effective, Ladies and Gentlemen: It the many little signs which have lighting scheme make a perfectly

The Oriental Room, owing to the gives me very great pleasure in already been set up in English, and harmonious blending.

nature of the work to be done, will. trance to the lobby is from the not be ready for a month at least. deed to be able to declare-open the work on the Oriental Room this splendidly appointed hotel, a thought has yet to be commenced.

which we have given much Praia Grande through two glass When finished, however, it will be hotel that has come to fill a gap When we shall have got through all in this little land, where the press these detalls we can assure

The lobby is flanked on one side real pleasure to the eye, with a lovely combination of gorgeous our by the Dining Hall and the reds and greens, enlivened with ing need of good hotel accompatrons that we will furnish the Lounge on the other. The Lounge Chinese modation has made. Itself keenly best and nothing but the beat in is most comfortably laid out with scenes. The furniture will be en- symbolic figures and felt for so long.

service and equipment but you little tables of conventional size tirely of the best blackwood and I feel confident that the ener-must bear with our little deficiencies and commodious chaire. The ear Chinese curios, some of great] gelic management, with the close for a little while.

pets are laid ever heavy felt. The value, will make the room truly co-operation of the enterprising We are confident that we shall subdued lights add another touch Oriental in appearance, The proprietors, of this very excellent be able to contribute our.mite to- of comfort which ought to make staircase and passages are heavily hostelry, in furtherance of theirwards maintaining the prestige of this part of the building the after-carpeted. own interests, and in the inter- this Colony where we have set up noon resort of fashionable Macao ests of this Colony, will main-in business, with the co-operation An elegant Chinese mirror at the]

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