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HONGKONG

TELEGRAPH. THURSDAY, JANUARY 21, 1932.

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MOSCOW CHILDREN TRAINED

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WITH GAS MASKS,

Moscow; Jan, 20. Three thousand Moscow chil- dren are

being trained to par-j chemical defence ticipate J11 the forthcoming

manoeuvres ment. organised by the Soviet Govern-

Reuter's Sperial Service.

SERVICES CONTRACTUELS DES MESSAGRIES MARITIMES.

The Steamshi

"ATHOS II"

Arrived Hongkong on Wednesday, Arrived Hongkong on Tuesday, the 18th January, 1932.

From MARSEILLES &c.

via SAIGON,

Consignees of Cargo by the above how they would work, play, and, that their goods with the exception of The children will demot strate name steamer are hereby informed behave generally with gas masks Opium, Treasure and Valuabes are during poison ne attacks.being landed and pinged at their risk in the Godewan of the Hongkong Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co. Ltd., Kowloon, whence delivery can be obtained as the goods are landed→→

Good not cleared within 7 days including date of arrival, will be subject to rent. undersigned before the Thursday. the 28th January, 1932, or they will not be recognized,—

necessity of providing accommoda- tion for an ever growing populn- tion, they could think of no better method than the crowding of as many buildings on possible on the must easily accessible areas.

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Damaged Packages must be left in the Godowns for examination by the consignees, and the Comany's Sur- veyor Messrs:-Goddard and Douglas at 10.00, n.m. on Tuesday, the 20th January, 1932. Consignees munk have a Revenue Officer in attendance when damaged dutinble goods

the Company's Sur. examined by

auguration of a trolley bus service "CHEMICAL DEFENCE." CONSIGNEES' NOTICE. will connote cheaper and batter transport facilities for the munity. The growing costs of con veyance are perplexing the minda ¡Continued from Page 2). of heads of families with limited Incomes. It therefore, behoves all gradient as to be negotiable with concerned to, endeavour to secure little difficulty from the lower level. a reduction of the domestic budget. A drive around this part of Kow- If there should be any doubt as Jeon will convince even the most to the wisdom of the Construction ensual observer that many impor- Company's scheme, I have the tant public and private buildings authority of my

colleagues for designed to serve the convenience stating that no greater assurance and requirements of the community or better proof can be furnished of have been and are in course erection within a few minutes' walk ness of their plan than when

of the Directors belief in the sound from this residential area on which that they have backed their convle- all traffic converges.

For example, tion with the largest individual the most prominent building on the proportions of the financial re- Peninsula, and one

one of outstanding quirements of the project. Importance, la La Salle College i near Prince Edward Road. Government

Directors Confident, Has

start with the site for-

They are men who are prepared mathu of the proposed new Cen-

All claims must be en to stand or fall by the future of tral British School, also near the Kowloon, and in the maturity of sume road. The Diocesan Boys' their years, experience and know- School

a commanding post-ledge of Hongkong and the in- tion overlooking these grounds andherent stability of the Colony, they is, like the Christian Brothers

era look forward confidently to the tioanl institutions in the Colony when cumpleted, will have College, one of the leading educa-materialisation of a project which, It is our next door neighbour. The Catholic Church is erecting the new church at the junction of Prince Award and Waterloo Roads and, cidentally, my state that the piling for this church was done by Construction Company. We

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Ecclesiastical Authorities of another large con

Our task has been rendered secured a gregation have.

easier by the increased mobility then not far distant for the erection. of a place of publie worship. Ast by cutting the first sod as the to which the motor vehicle has no police station is a want that the creation of

first material step lending to the largely contrilated and by the im Government should not be lone in on that for excellence of situation, areas which in the past would have a new section of Kow-proved availability for building of *supplying. And last but not as beauty of outlook, aerenity of lens been regarded as entirely unuit- ja branch post office will be a very

much appreciated public improve ng amenities, will be without an present operating in

tion and conformity with Aurround-able. A centrifugal force is at and around ment in this neighbourhood.

equal on the Peninsula.

great cities and this present

"BENVENUE" scheme is one manifestation of Ita influence

Consignees of Cargo are hereby in this Colony. The

informed that all Goods are being modern tendency is to

encourage At the conclusion of the people to live away from confinedded at their risk into the hazardous and/or extra hazardous Godowns of mouy Sir Robert 16 Tung, on bis of necessity concentrated and to and Godown Co., Lu, whence and/or business areas in which their work The Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf half of the Hongkonk Engineering is of and Construction Company "pre- sented to Mr. Southorn a souvenir of the occasion. The souvenir took the form of a miniature pickaxe in silver with a black wood handle. It was enclosed in a blackwood case with silver plate containing the following inscription:

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No More Overcrowding. We live in more fortunate times, and while we have a long way to go before we shall have liquidated our tribuled its quota to make of Kow-legacy in the matter of overcrowd loun "a place of beauty and a joy for ever."

Ing, especially in connexion with the very difficult problem of over- crowding in the areas occupied by the working classes, we are at last taking steps fol

see that

future generations shall not blame us for the same mistakes.

and Gentlemen, in the name of the It remains for me mw, Ladies Hongkang Engineering and Con- Westruction

nak Company, to

the Hon. Mr. Sauthorn to be good | enough to initiate the project wr bave cherished for some months

a reserva-

Public Buildings Planned. A report has gainet! wide cur- reney that a large boarding school for girls has been planned for this

distret. It will be a school con ducted by Sisters of an Order of work-wide reputation and

whose personned alone sudlices to the best that can be obtained in the way of education for girls on the Peninsula. There is

a promise from His Excellency the Governor That, as soon as the funds of the

Mr. Southern then turned the sod with a pick to the applause of the large gathering.

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seek refreshment and repose in

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houses so situated that they ensure

enjoy the advantages of a country life, its clear air, its gardens and Its quiet, and yet retain some of the amenities of the civilized life

Government permit, the extension of the Kowloon Hopital will be Parried out as public work uf So that no matter how Brgency, W regard the various new build- ings that are going on and are cons templated around this central spot on which we stand, we can enter tal no doubt that K. 1. tain

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"Hongkong Engineering and Construction Co., Ltd. Garden City Scheme, Souvenir of the cutting of the first sod. Presented to Thu Hon, Mr. W. T. Southern, C.M.G. Kowloon, 20th January, 1932",

will become more or less the pivotal | the souvenir Mr. Southern anid: aven in the European residentia district" of Kowloon.

no prophetic vision to noods predict the growth of Kowloon into heity of so much importance and wealth that

can confidently cherish the belief that a logical development of Hongkong will be on this side of the Harbour. The | completion of the Vehicular Ferry Service and probably alse the in-

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R. OHL.

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THE BEN LINE STEAMERS, LTD).

From MIDDLESBRO, LONDON and STRAITS.

The Steamship,

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No claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and Goods remaining undelivered after the 26th January, 1932, will be sub-

Ject to rent,

All claims against the steamer To attain this end the idea of must be presented to the Undersigned the garden city has grown up, anfon or before the 9th February, 1932, idea which the Cadbury family did for they will not be recognized.

All broken, chafer, and damaged so much to foster in Bourneville, the idea of

where tonds are to be left in the Godawne, a settlement

where they will examined on the 25th families of moderate mens cu January, 1938, at 10 n.m., by MessTS. live in houses with ample garden Goddard and Douglas. space around them and where they would have opportunities for open air recreation such as would be denied them in the crowded areas of the city,

.

Value of Suburban Homes.

To comply with the General Bonded Warehouse Regulations consignees must

have Revenue Officer in attendance when damaged dutiable goods are examined.

No Fire Insurance has been effected. Ells of Lading will be countersign- ed by

"GĪBU, LIVINGSTON & CO. LTD.,

Agents, Hongkong, 19th January, 1932.

GEMS OF PERIL.

(Continued from Page 3.)

Mr. Southern's Reply. After thanking Sir Robert for

Ladies and Gentlemen have listened with much interest to Mr. Pengn's remarks on the geneal of this scheme and to his held ex plantion of the excellent lines on Individuals in Hongkong bave which the scheme is planned. We long appreciated the value of all know Mr. Braga's enthusiasm suburban or country houses, but for Kowloon. It is an enthusiasm these have generally been the born of knowledge and ex- privilege of the wealthier classes. perience and will carry this project The first big step in Hongkong to. well on its way to success. I grate wards bringing these privileges fully acknowledge Mr. Beaga's within the reach of those

hose of tribute to the Public Works De-moderate means was the Kowloon partment. Kowloon will lose, an Tong scheme which, after certain able and enthusiastic friend when, vicissitudes and with good deal to our regret, Mr. Carpenter severs of Government help was at last ped out boldly on a straight line his connexion with the Government brought to a very muccessful con- for the elevator. She was holding service in a few months' time. Heclusion. I rejoice that private her breath Batll that haven was has well earned his retirement but enterprise,

reached, and when she set fout in profiling by the ex-

that it was we shall be very sorry to let him perience of Kowloon Tong, has such it at last, and saw go.-(Applause).

enthusiasm for the Garden city empty, she uttered a deep relieved area in this part of Kowloon. We sigh, and sagged against the wall wish the promoters of this scheme of the elevator. Now, if the

very success, for they deserve it. aperator would only hurry. The temptation to cover the arca He did but not in time.

A tall figure entered, removed with homes must be hard to resist but they have resisted it and as an his hat at sight of a woman pas- enthusiast 1ur open spaces in resi-senger, looked again, apparently dential arena I offer them my con- became aware of her identity for gratulations and hope that the sue the first time, and exclaimed, “Miss cessful fruition of their efforta Harkness! How nice to see you may inspire others to follow theirngnin!" It was De Loma, example.

(To be Continued.)

It is with very great pleasure that have just turned the first sed of the new Garden suburb of Kowloon. As you are aware ono of the great focal problems of the time is the overcrowding of the eity of Victoria and to a less extent of parts of Kowloon. The early residents of Hongkong did not possess our knowledge of the need of light and ale in the prevention of disease and, faced with the

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