1930-01-23 — Page 13

THE COLONY'S TRIBUTE TO GOVERNOR,

the

deep sorrow that I say goodbye.

The Girl Guides,

at at early

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,

THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 1930.

ITEMS OF INTEREST TO`. CHINA STATION.

Among

récent

appointments are the

made by the Admiralty following:..

OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO., LTD. AND

and we hops that each year will see will one day be the Kowloon-Calais LATE SERVICE NEWS CONSIGNEES' NOTICE. that Institute represent more fully railway. There were no motor- the various communities and races cara or motor-roads in the Colony of the women and girls of Hong-in 1899: now we have more than kong for whom it was founded. Wo à hundred miles of motor-roads and also hopt before long to hear that several thousand motorcars. No suitable housing has been secured aeroplane had ever been seen In for the Chinese Young Women's Hongkong in 1899: now we have Christian Association, whose ex- the Kai-tak nerodrome: a detach cellent work we have watched with ment of the Royal Air Force is stationed here: we have, just_"con- sympathy and admiration.

stituted. a Hongkong Flying Club: and commercial aviation is about to In 1899 a begin. Kowloon was rural district; now it is a large and prosperous city. These things are done in this Colony, where a thrifty, striking evidence of what can be industrious and enterprising. Chin-j

:

Paymaster Commander G. A. Whiting, to H.M.S. Bee, the Ang- ship of the Yangtaze Flotillo,

CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD. Consignees per Company's Vessel "LAOMEDON" SAN From UNITED KINGDOM & CON- TINENTAL PORTS via SINGAPORE. are hereby notified that their cargo will be discharged into Holt's Wharf. Kowoon, where it will lie at Consig

ces risk and subject to terms and from Godown on and after 22nd conditions of storage at Holt's Wharf. The Cargo will be ready for delivery

J. January.

Acting Mates. The following engine room arti- eers have been selected to take promotion to acting mate (E);C the qualifying examination for

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Executive and Legislative Councils, the Bends of Depart ments, and all ranks in the service of the Hongkong Government to whom my sincerest thangs are met

Women's Hostel at University. my heartfelt gratitude embraces the whole community, high and low, Both my wife and I are deeply Chinese and non-Chinese, in Hong-interested in the project for es- kong and Kowloon, as well as the tablishing a women's hostel at the Territory. Since first 1 set foot were 38 women studenta on the roll elders and villagers of the New University of Hongkong. There In this Colony, thirty years ago, of the, University in 1929 and re- I have met with nothing but kind-sidential accommodation could only ese community enjoya law and or Spilman (Batham), J. A. Blockley Optional cargo will not be landed ness from all of you. The best be arranged for 14. We trust that der under British Government. Nor (Egmont), C. R. Letchford (War- here, unless notice has been given

under have I any fear for the future sol years of my life have been lived the Committee, formed here. Hongkong has been my Colonel Skinner'a chairmanship long as there is true concord be spite). D. F. H. Chandler (Lon- prior to steamer's arrival but carried home, and I know that I can never to raise funds for building tween the British and Chinese don), L. F.Davies (L.22), T. H. on from port to port to the final port All broken, chafed, and damaged ayain be as happy as I have been this hostel, may be success elements in the population of the Bullin (Fisgard), L. W Green of call to which the option extends. In Hongkong. It is with a full ful: and...we note with plea- Colony; and nothing has given me (Heliotrope), C. Rothwell (R 4) goods are, to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on any heart that I thank you and with sure that two lady undergra- greater pleasure during my term. J. Johnston (Sussex), N..

duates of the University, while in of government than to observe the Roberts (Kent), and C. C. Loder Tuesdays and Fridays between the the Straits Settlements during inst increasing co-operation between the Tamar). The rank of ueling hours of 10.45 am, and soon within No claims will be admitted after the My wife naks me to reply to the tong vacation, collected over $3,000 many racial elements of the Colony's mate (1) Is that by which the the free storage period.

selection "and qualifying servicej Goods have left the steamer's Indies of Hongkong, on her behalf, in Malaya for this fund. When we inhabitants and the spirit of good-engine-room personnel rise by and to thank them for their address reach Singapore, we, will gladly do will in which the leaders of the and examination: to commissioned down, and all Goods, remaining un A roster is kept in each delieved after the 28th January will to her. This Colony has been her what we can to naalat in the collec-different communities foster senti-

leet of those who, in the opinion be subject to rent. home, as it has been mine: and the Lion of further subscriptions for soments of mutual friendship and rank

of the captain and engineer officer must be presented to the undersigned All Claims against the Steamer health and happiness of our children excellent a purpose. The fact that fraternity.

The Pioneers.

on or before the 11th February,

or here has convinced us that, given Singapore is not far from Hong- regularly occupied lives, European kong and Hes on the way from this The British flag was firat hoisted show promise of the qualities re-

No Fire Insurance will be effected. xirls and boys need not be Colony to England encourages us a Hongkong on the 26th January, quired in a commissioned officer, they will not be recognised,

Commander E. 3. F. Fegen, Lo

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, separated from their parents hope that we may not entirely 1841. Therefore the Catony's cen- and selections are made annually.

H.M.S. Suffolk. (Dec. 23).

Agents. can lose touch with the schemes that tenary is fast approaching: and if but age,

Cominissioned Bosun P. Ma Hongkong, 22nd January, 1980. thrive in Hongkong with all have most interested us in Hong the second century of the Colony's the advantages of family life, kong, our work for which, in many existence records progress as won honey, to H.M.S. Tamar (Janua

regretfully derful as that achieved during its until it is time for them to go to cases, we must vory

first century, what marvels may we

ROUND THE WORLD. England for reasons of education leave unfinished,

No occupation in Hongkong has not expect? Would Captain Charles and of association with their kith

COMING CRUISE OF THE and kin. My wife wishes me tolgiven my wife more pleasure and Elliot or Sir Henry Pottinger in

EMPRESS OF AUSTRALIA, tell von what pleasure it has given interest than the work she has been their most hopeful day-dreams her to see the great progress made able to do in promoting hospitality have imagined that Hongkong, the

The "Empresa of Australia here in organizing Girl Guides, one to the men of the fighting services, barren island of their time, would

(C.P.R. Co.), on her round the of the best movements of modern who have left their own homes for in less than a hundred years be-

The City of Marseilles, which fa world cruise, is due to arrive in times. The number of Girl Guides our protection. She earnestly hopes come the foremost shipping port in has increased recently from two to that the Hongkong ladies will con- the Far East? The pioneers of the due at Southampton on December the Colony on the morning eight companies, including two com- Unue and expand this work, and Colony's earliest beginnings laid 27 with the 2nd Battalion, The February 14 with a large number panies of Rangers; and my wife that before long a permanent and wall and truly the foundations of Cameronians, India for Glasgow, of tourists. A special programme feels that the future of Guiding suitable setting for such hospitality her future greatness, and.ench ane will embark the 1st Battalion of for the entertainment of thes ceeding generation of colonists, the regintent for service in Egypt. tourists in the Colony from the in this Colony is now secure, be- may been found.

must see to it that their splendid; leaving Southanipton on January 14th to the 17th Inclusive. has cause many Chinese and Portuguese: Thirty Years Ago and To-day.

Ladies and Gentlemen, in thirty heritage is passed on to posterity, 7. At Suez the transport will em been arranged. girls, whose homes are in Hong-1 kong, are enthusiastle girl guides years I have seen much to marvel not only unimpaired, but further bark the 2nd Battalion, the Green On arrival the steamer will on January 19 for berth at the Kowloon Wharf. The and will undoubtedly carry on the tin this Colony. The population developed, improved and adorned. Howards

Shanghal

steamer tourists will leave the work as rangers and officers in their was estimated at 262,405 souls in (Applause},

This concluded the ceremony. The Neuralia, which is due at after tiffin and at 2.30 will make turn. It has, moreover, been a 1899, when, I arrived here. Now great delight to see the Brownies it must be more than a million. It and His Excellency and Lady Santhamton on December 31 with the tour of the island to Repuise develop into nine cheerful packs, his, therefore, been quadrupled. Cementi then mingled with their the 2nd Battalion, The West York-Bay where tea will be provided. PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL FORTNIGHTLY DIRECT ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS.

Khartoum for after which the trip will be con- which we enjoyed entertaining at The revenue in 1899 was $3,610,- hosts, the large and representa-shire Regiment,

ontinued. A dinner and dance will Government House last month, te-13: last year it was, according to tive gathering including members Strensall, will leave again

tar, India, Maloya, and China. in the evening. their brother Wolfur most recent estimates, $23,- of the Executive and Legislative, January 10 with drafts for Gibral- be given at the Peninsula Hotel gether with Cubs. The Scout movement also 218,950. The total shipping of the Councils, Government

The Somersetshire is due home The second day there will be a expands and prospers in this Colony, fort in 1899 was 13,437,147 tons and leads of Departments, men on January 10 with the 22nd Field trip to Canton by train, and a tour lart year it was 30.656,478 tons. bers of the Consular body and re Brigade, K.A., India for Edin of Canton City. On the 3rd day as it deserves to do.

"The Kowloon Branth of the There wis ng rallway, when I first sidents of all nationalities.

burgh and Dunbar, and leaves there will be a tour of the New Helena. May Institute la due to be me here: now we have the Kow-

again on January 21 with draft Torritories for one group and a trip for Gibraltar, Malta, Sudan, Adun, to the Peak for another. The 4th opened the day after to-morrow, 'one-Canton railway, which we hope

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The Arrangements. A word must he given for the admirable arrangements made by the special comínitterj The Nevasa leaves Bombay on elected to deal with them, which January 7 with details, and in due was formed by Hon. Sir H. E. Pol- at Southampton on January 28, Jork, Kt,, R.C., Hon. Sir Shou-son| The Dorsetshire, which leaves Chow, Kt, Sir Robert No Tung, Southampton on December 31, Jus- Bon. Mr. W. EL, Shenton, Hon. tead of earlier, with drafts. for Dr. R. H. Kotewali Q.M.G., 1L,D.-India, reaches Karachi on January! Hon. Mr. A. C.-Hynes, Hon, Mr. 22 and leaves again on January! 4. Owen Hughes, Hou. Mr. J. P. 20 with details for home, Braga, Mr. B. D., F. Beith, Mr. W

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ENJOYABLE FUNCTION AT LANE, CRAWFORD'S CAFE. Exponents of the Scottish dances.

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Mr. H. J. Armstrong and Mr. undergo large repairs at Chatham enjoyable of its kind, with a long E. I Wynne-Jones were the effi- Dockyard, for which a first instal- and varied programme of dance ment of £20,783 is voted in the misle played superbly by the In- tient Hon. Seeroluries.

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