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add another nought at the and. plause) bringing it up, he believed, In conclusion, although it has

In

THE G. O. C.

THE SEA WALL AT NORTH POINT.

BIG GOVERNMENT VOTE

EXPLAINED. ·

srnment are no longer in a posi- sion to carry on immediately with the continuation of this perpen». Jicular seawall, Mr. Kwik has cer-" tain advantages out of having altered his design, but he has lost something by the lack of the con- tinuation of this wall by the Gov-

his interest in the Company con- The Chairman: At the moment, cerned, agked if the Committee

a lot in commercial life and I am Capt. Mitchell's Reply. In replying to the toast to the sure that if all the staffs of the guests, Capt. Mitchell dwelt on the various firms were able to entertain growth of the Portuguese Com some of the discipline and comrade- pany from 1925, the time of the ship, better results would be seen strike. The speaker recalled at all through. Discipline is the back that time he was a junior subakbone of all successes,

Now as regards our own little tern in the Volunteers and their

show it costs nothing to join, it At a meeting of the Finance ernment, and this new arrange- present company commander

of the Legislative ment is considered to be a fair ad- (Capt. R. R. Davies) was his pla- costs nothing to learn something to Committee toon, sergeant at that time. As your own advantage, it costs noth-Council held yesterday afternoon justment between the two parties.

Hon. Mr. Braga: But one por... | there were 72 men in the platooning for equipment (if you look it was explained by the Hon An atmosphere of conviviality he (Capt. Mitchell) suggested that after it). It costs nothing for cloth-Colonial Secretary that, owing to tion of my question is left unpar pervaded the main hall of the Club Part of the platoon should be used ing and do not forget you get two the circumstances of the Colony wered. It is true that the Harbour to start a Portuguese platoon. Paira of shorts (quite a considera- having altered since the North: Board was not then consulted, but Point Reclamation Scheme was the Harbour Board has since cóme de Recrete last night, on the it was from those men that the tion these days). (Laughter).

Training is made as interesting drat started, the Government docs into existence and I take it from occasion of the first annual dinner company had since sprung up. It of the Portuguese Company of the was particularly pleasing to note as possible and I am sure no better not intend immediately to come the Minute that the decision 20 times can be spent than in camp, plete the projected works at that 'abandon the original àcheme must, Defence the number of recruits who had The Company started with 17 and place; also that no work will be have been arrived at after the Hongkong Volunteer Corps held under the chairman-icined up during the last fort: it would look very nice if we could carried out this year on the pro- formation of the Harbour Board.

posed Saiking Road.

The Chairman: It is abandoned ship of the Company Commander night, between 36 and 40 (ap-

When the Committee considered for the time! We cannot say any (Capt. R. R. Davies). The guests to at least one quarter of the already been mentioned, I should a vote of $300,000 as Government more than that. It is impossible included His Excellency Major strength of the Corps (applause) like to thank the heads of firms who contribution towards the cost of for the Government in the present

Capt. Mitchell congratulated have given facilities to the membera building the sea wall on Marine circumstances to continue. General J. W. Sandilands, C.B., C.M.G. D.S.O., Major H. B. L. them on the wonderful organisa- of the company, enabling them to Lots Nos. 450 and 431, North Dowbiggin, Mr. A. L. C. de tion, adding he believed there had fulfill the various volunteer duties, Point, the Hon. Mr. J. P. Braga, tion of my question is whether the

Mr. Braga: The unanswered por Albuquerque (Consul-General for been a bit of petticoat work" be and I appeal to the same gentlemen after the Hon. Mr. R.H. Kotewall opinion of the Harbour Master hae "He expressed to see their way clear to continus had explained that he would been obtained for the abandon- Portugal) the Hon. Mr. J. P. hind the scenes. Braga and others.

the hope that at least another 36 this excellent spirit.

abstain from voting because of ment of the scheme? The rapid growth of the com- would be enrolled that night, “. . pany was commented upon, and After appealing for more young formed the subject for congratula-recruits to join the band and pre- The "Petticoat Influence"

could be given a little more in-it is purely a financial question.. In 'Recruiting. tions, and hopes of suficient pare themselves to carry on after

formation concerning the circum- Hon. Mr. Paterson: The Iona, 1 recruits in the near future to form the older hands had retired he

"It is stated take it is secured on the pro- two companies were expressed.

spoke of the wonderful show they addressing the gathering, stances of the case. Over 200 people sat down to put up at the Torchlight Tattoo H.E. Major General Sandilands here that in view of the circum-perty?

stances the Government has decid- The Chairman: Yes. ・・ dinner in the main hail, which had and concluded by saying he hoped said:

Hon. Mr. Paterson: The answer I need hardly say what a great ed to re-adjust the terms, but been lavishly decorated with paper that next year there would be two

pleasure it is to me to-night to what those circumstances are are really means that these three streamers bearing the Volunteer companies to sit down to dinner.

And myself bere. I joined the not explained in the item."

lakhs are inevitable? colours. During dinner the Band

The O. C'a. Speech.

Army a long time before most The Colonial Secretary: I think The Chairman: Yes, I think it of the H.V.D.C., under their

n fair able conductor, rendered pleasing! The Chairman said: It is very people in this room were even born. we can give all the explanations is. It is

re-adjustment. --- under the new conditions--a per- selections, and after speeches had pleasing to see so many here to-I have had 33 years service in the we have available.

Hon. Mr. Braga: I should like|fectly fair, arrangement as we did been concluded and prizes won night and it gives the Company Army and I am absolutely con- during the year presented, the hall encouragement knowing that they fident in saying that I can hardly to know whether the reclamation not continue our part of the..

for berthing ocean bargain.

་་“ was cleared and the remainder of have the consideration of so many. ever remember having sat down to scheme

Hon. Sir Shouson Chow: I would the evening was given up to an This is the first function of its dinner with over 200 people, all steamers has been abandoned or enjoyable dance, the ladies entering kind the Company has attempted of whom are serving His Majesty not, and if it has been abandoned like to explain that owing to the to hold and by a glance around, it in some capacity. We have all whether it is on the advice of the change of policy on the part of the when the room was cleared..

After the Loyal Toast had been appears to have met with approval, been anxious about trying to get Harbour Master or the Harbour Government it cost Mr. Kwik honoured, and Lieut. Rodrigues had It was for various reasons, that recruits for the Volunteers and Master and the Harbour Beard over a million dollars extra to proposed a toast to the President this effort was made, but the chief have myself made' endeavours to no such advice has been taken, make the perpendicular wall in-

fact I have almost can the Committee be informed stead of the piers... of Fortugal, both being honoured one was to show that the Company burst myself making speeches on why it is that the scheme in its with the respective national is capable of being both a. useful anthems, Lieut. S. Jarvis proposed unit of the community and a social former occasions, and I finished up original form has been abandoned a toast to the guests. He said: one. All work and no play has in making what I considered to be and apparently a gift of $300,000 It is seldom that one has the one end, so the Company is trying a most magnificent speech at the is to be made to the Crown Lessee pleasure of toasting

In my mind's eye I could see of Marine Lots 430 and 431. a group of to show that it can both work and time of your last inspection.

in such play in the best of spirits. official guests who are

men flocking off at once to the Changed Circumstances. close harmony with their hosts as I don't know why but it seems recruiting office. However, I wait- The Colonial Secretary: At to provide furniture and house. are those who are dining to-night, that quite a goodly number have cd over a month in order to be the time this arrangement was accommodation for staff and wire- So often oficial guests are people the opinion and express it, that quite sure of the result. I then told made there was no Harbour Board less telegraph machines at Fan- with whom one dines in the game by being a volunteer or territe my Staff Officer to bring the rein existence. Also, at the time ling, the Hon. Mr. Braga pointed spirit as one endures a duty dance, rial. endless drudgery is entailed turns of the Volunteers but when that the arrangement was made out that the expenditure was to be

As regards he brought them, to my horror, but I think I can safely say that with no recompense. cur guests are those whom we are delighted to receive in apprecia- tive thanks for all they have done to assist us since the Portuguese Company was first thought of.

Very little thought is necessary in order to appreciate the difficul- ties besetting the path of those who have been trying to make the Company the success it ought to be and it is only with the whole- hearted support of our friends each in his own sphere that we can hope to do so.

The Guests..

do so. In

"

The Chairman: Yes, I think that is correct.

The vote was then approved. Saikung Road, Arising out of a vote of $1,500

the drudgery, well, that remains 1 found they were ten men shorter with Mr. Kwik they were apacious met from savings under the first

hud

times and we were expecting to section of the Kowloon City to Ma been before. entirely with the individual, if ae than they

develop very rapidly in other Yau Tong Road. He asked if he likes to make it such he has only (Laughter).

The increase of 40 recruits in parts of the Colony as well as at was correct in presuming that that himself to thank. If a spot of work is worth doing, why not try the last few weeks must have bee1 North Point. Mr. Kwik had ar- first section had been definitely and do it in the right spirit. due entirely to Captain Davies and ranged on his own lot to build a abandoned.

Hon. Mr. Creasy: We are not that Capt. wall on the allt, which necessitated Much pleasure will be derived that therefore it seems way. It is very easy to criticise, Davica ought to be made a Major piers running out for the berthing proceeding with that work at pre- especially in the destructive strain, General and I ought to revert to of ships. After he began his work sent at all.

Hon. Mr. Braga: Is there an idea. but very much harder to do it in the rank of Captain. (Laughter). and carried it on, nearly to com-

I must say, however, that Capt.pletion, the Government had in of definitely abandoning this road

of this the constructive strain, so take

38 part of the great, circular my tip and take no notice of what Davies has an unfair advantage mind the continuation

pro eastern road to Salkung? may term "The Professional of me. One of the speakers has development on Mr. Kwik's Grousers.'

already referred to "petticoat perty and further eastward and The Chairman: It is abandoned I suppose we have had or still work" and Capt. Davies has the intended to make a perpendicular have a little of the selfish spirit, but very great advantage of knowing seawall so that ships could lie for this year and each year it is a matter for the Legislative Coun- it does not mean to say that we all the young ladies of Kowloon, alongside, and to unify the scheme. I cannot attempt to refer to should let that spirit get the better whereas I am only able to look at They approached Mr. Kwik tocil to decide again.

Hon. Mr. Braga: So the vote each individually, but we have of us. What is nicer than to be them from a respectable distance. alter his seawall to come into line. here to-night those who have in able to say, "Well I am trying to do I understand he has brought pres- Mr. Kwik saw the advantages to lapses for the time being. Is, terested themselves in our shoot-

my little bit both for myself and sure to bear on them to make him if the Government carried out there anything to prevent its re- - Ing and given us trophies for com- others who are not able," especially young men join. We have girls the complete scheme, and he was insertion in the budget for the petition, representatives of the

flying round the world in aero- prepared to do it under the condi- coming year?

The Chairman: Nothing, if the firms who have supported our re-when done in a nice spirit.

As regards the strength of the planes, we have a woman winning tions you see in this minute the cruiting, officials of clubs who

note the King's prize at Bisley-which advance of a loan of $600,000 but Legislative Council so desires it.

The vote was approved, as were have given us facilities in our mili Company, it is pleasing to tary and social affairs, officials of that nearly 40 recruits have joined one would hardly have believed the scheme cost him a good deal the corps who have, in addition to during the last few weeks, and I possible, and in fact there seems more. The circumstances of the the other votes before the meet-

(Continued on Page 11.) Colony have altered and the Gov-ing. their own affairs, found time to may mention that I have some en- give us a "leg up" and the Press rolment forms with me to-night. who, with silver tongue, have help- ed to keep our activities in the public eye and encouarge recruit ing.

I do not want to spoil the even- ing but I would like to stress the importance of being prepared. We none of us. want to see any serious trouble again, but unfortunately Two names I must mention we are not able to control fate so Lieut. and Quarter Master. West- we must look facts in the face. lake who has not always given us Some people are apt to put a wrong the silver side of his tongue and construction on volunteering and has, in consequence, helped us anything to do with the Army for considerably in acquiring soldier- they appear to think that when any ly self-reliance. We congratulate movement is made in recruiting or him on his well' deserved promo- anything else, a move is being taken tion.

towarda causing further troubles. We are honoured by the pre- That is wrong. If the standard of sence of His Excellency the Gen-a policeman is kept on the efficient eral Officer commanding the and big scale, he will naturally troops who has, since his arrival, command respect, but lessen the shown the greatest interest and standard and the results are has encouraged and supported us obvious. It is the former standard in many ways. You can all ap we want and by so doing there is preciate the busy life Major Gen-very little chance of any trouble. eral Sandilands leads and I can I do not know of a better school think of nothing more encouraging than Army training, where dis- than the kindness of his atten- cipline and.comradeship is instilled dance here to-night. Gentlemen, better to those "School Finished I ask you to drink to our guests. Daya" Individuals. It means such

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