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CORRESPONDENCE

Acknowledgment

To the Editor,

STRLET SLEEPERS

SIR HENRY POLLOCK'S

་་་ BROADCAST

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1933.

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doctora of every race In this will be admitted. This will in- Colony to come in and help with valve the volunteer workers of the this work of medical inspection, Socfoty being on duty between 5.45 which is a most urgent matter asp.m. and 9.15 p.m. we shall open our shelter: on the 1st of December.. Contagious dia onses will not be admitted.

"I AM A CITIZEN OF MANCHUKUO.”

TAXI DANCER CAUSES FURORE IN COURT S

Shanghai, Nov, 18. Indignation has been, caused in local Chinese circles by the claim ing-shed

young taxi dancer, Yin Chiu-lion, (1) To see to the placing of bo-who, in the Second District Court longings of applicants, in the room inside the shelter provided for the asuing Lily Kao, another dancing girl, for $2,000 damagoş for (f) To see that the sleopers oc-

alleged assault. cupy the right bunka in accordance. The plaintiff rose in the court with the number en the second and announced in a bold voice: "I am a citizen of Manchukuo," Les volunte dies,

whereupon the court was stirred very obviously,

In addition to my above appeal for volunteers to undertake the medical Inspection, I have now to An appant on behalf of the

of Wo ghould like to have sufficient appeal for a large number Hongkong Telegraphi

Street Bloopers Sheltor Society. Bir-I should be grateful if was made last night in a broadcast doctora for this work, which will volunteers, women as well as mall, you would grant mo space in your speech by Sir Henry Pollock, who take place overy evening from to form a roster for the following: paper to convey to the under-pointed out the aims of the shelter to 9 pm., to obviate the turn of purposes, namely: mentioned the thanks and acknow- fund and the needs of the street cach doctor coming round again (1) To superintond in the wash of citizenship in Manchukua by a

too often, ledgments of the Committee of sleepers. Sir Ifenry said:

After the applicant for admin- I want to say something about slon has passed the International Fair and Pageant

tho medical held in St. Andrew's Church the Stroot Sleepers Shelter Society examination ho is registered and

of which I am the Deputy Chair-given a disc, which entities him purpose, grounds, Kowloon on November 4 for gifts, special terms, services man. Some years ago certain to move on to the washing-shed, on

Church and loans: British American To- members of St. Peter's

the outside of the north wall of bacco Co., Ltd., Britannia Acrated Young Mon's Club on the suggs the shelter, where hot water and Water Factory, Colonial Dispon- tion of the Reverend Mr. Halward sary, Canadian Pacific Steamship who is now the Chairming of the soap and towels are provided, and nino shelvon whereon appliconta

(iv) Volunteers will also at first Co. China Light & Power Co., Society, organized a Ltd., Davie Hoag & Co., Dairy street sleepers and found that can place their bundles while they be needed to go out Into the streets

wash.

to inform the destitute persons of Farm Ico Cold Storage, Dollar about 2,000 destituto

Then, the applicnut passos on the existence of the shelter, and, if Steamship Lino, Gilman & Co., were sleeping in the streets of into the shelter through the necessary, guldo them to it. Ltd., Hutchison & Co Kowloon Hongkong and Kowloon during north-east door, and a second Accordingly, a. addition to the Dalry, Loxley & Co., Line, Craw the winter months. At that time disc is given to him in exchange doctors required to conduct the ford Ltd., Mustard & Co., Ltd., distribution of blankets Nestle & Anglo-Swiss Condensed made, but no steps were taken to receipt at dine, to serve both as medical inspection, oight volunteers Milk Co., P. & O. Steamship Co., provide a shelter for the home-a receipt for his belongings which will be required to be on duty every are stored during the night in a night to perform the various dution Phoebus Neon Light Co., Ltd, lesa.

room provided for the purpose, Just referred to, and accordingly Poninaula Hotel. Sincere Co., Ltd.,

and also as a voucher enabling a large staff of volunteers will be Watson & Co., Wing On Co., Ltd.,

him to claim the bunk whose num required, in order to assist in these Union Church, Kowloou, Deep Son

bor is on this second disc. Before other duties and to provant each Scouts, Control Britlah School,

round too often. Y.M.C.A., Kowloon Docka, Kow-

going out in the morning, he will volunteer's time from coming give up the second dlse. loon Bowling Green Club, Kowloon Cricket Club, Pablic Works Do partment,

F. DANN.

Benelli for a Widow; Helpers Thanked Sir, feel it la but a duty that I write to tell you of the great auccess of the Dance held by the Submarine P.0.e Moss for the benefit of dependants of the late I feel that a great deal of auc- cess was due to the article you so kindly inserted in the S. C. M. Post and Telegraph, and I wish, en be- half of the members of my Moss, to thank you for the assistance you so generously gave.

Tatty Officer, Solia.

We cannot as yet say to what extent Mrs. Sells will beneßt, but thore is no doubt that a very use.

This

consua of

Chinese

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autumn, however, St. Potor's Church, in Des Voeux Road West, has been kindly placed by the Hongkong Government (which intends Inter to build on this site) at the disposal of our Society from

Next wo como to the bunks

I therefore most strongly appeal the first of December this year themselves, the construction of for mure volunteers for this work. until the end of March next year, which is, in order to prevent the If any one would like to volunteer As a shelter for the destitute. harbouring of insects, of iron, with for duly will he or she kindly apply During the past few weeks themovable hoards which can easily to Miss R. Mow Fung, c/o Measra. Executive Committee of the

and Co. 4A Des Vapux be washed and disinfected by our Gilman Society, and especially the Hon. coulles during the daytime.

Road, Central, for a form to be Secretary, Miss Ruby Mow Fung,

For the anke of economy in cost) filled in. and the Chairman of the Con- struction Committee, Mr. S. 1. and also in space the bunks are being constructed in vertient rows) Tan, have been working out the of three, and it is hoped that room numerous necessary dotalis, so will be found for a total number as to ensure the elfelent running of 106 sloopers. of the shellor during the coming Then came the problem of what winter. The first problem which had to be considered was whether any charge should be made for accommodation, and after mature consideration it was decided, as the shelter was intended for those who were down and out, that no charge should be made.

coverings to put

Tea Provided.

A kitchen has been built in tho

The

Another sensation was added to the first when the attorney for tho dofondant immediately moved for dismissal of the action, sub- mitting that Manchukuo citizens were not entitled to the protection were not ent

for

The case was adjourned judgment to Nov, 18.

The girl's statement is the sub- ject or editorial comment in who join in denouncing hor having a Chinese papers "slavish instinct for proclaiming such allegiance-Reuter.

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touching the fringe of avast, pro- blom, but no doubt a similar re- mark was made when the first free night-sholtor was started in the vast area of, London,

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At all events the donors to our Society will have the satisfaction of knowing that they have boon the means of alleviating a certain amount of suffering amongst the poorest of this Colony.

If our experiment is successful compounil to enable the necessary we can enlarge our aphore of hot water for washing and for mak-operations hereafter. ing ten to be provided. No food is being supplied. Ten only is given. on the beds. To remove risk of fire no smok Blankets were discussed and horse-ing is allowed inside the shelter. cloths, but had promptly to be rej jected both on the score of expense suitable shelter for women.

We are at present looking for a and also owing to dificulties of washing and disinfection, and it previous census taken some years was ultimately decided to allow ago seemed to show that the num- bor. of destituta women sleeping in two gunny bags for each sleeper the streets was relatively small ns

Mesars, Davie Bong & Co., hayo

Of course the provision of such 250 gunny bags. It is, however, Society in, extra expense, and, in Homo initial expense by giving ua a alofter for women will involve the obvious that, notwithstanding the kind offer of the Government. to order to meet such a contingency and uthor possible outgoings it is

ful, sum has been raised. Every-of the hours of admission.to and very kindly apurod the Society compared with the men.

one has assisted to their utmost, and I would be grateful if you could find room for a'small де knowledgment in your paper to those who helped to make it such

rent auccess,

Next there came the question discharge from the shelter, which were ultimately fixed at 6 to 9 p.m. and 5 to 7 .m. respectively.

Need for Doctors..

which only about $3,500 has so far

After that there whs the ques-disinfect our gunny bags once desired to raise a fund of 85,000 of

week, the Society must necessarily incur considerable expense in the purchase of additional gunny bage, during the next four months,

We were honoured by the diation of the medical Inspection of Linguished patronage of Captain applicants before they were ad and Mrs. Allen Poland, R.N., ne-milted, and a sub-committee under Pamela Dr. S. W. Phoon has been appoint- companied hy Mies Poland. The Omeers of II.M.Sad and appeals are being made to Medway and Submarines of the various Socletion to help, but 1 4th, Submarino Flotila, together regret that, so far, we have far too fow volunteers for this very with their wives, also gave in their support, and we were happy necessary work, and I, therefore, earnestly appeal to all to note that Military Officers, too, mest were present.

We would especially thank thong generous donors who gave indivi- dual subscriptions as well as nt- tending the dance, and it gave us uch pleasure to receive a per- sonal donation from a Chinese gentleman towards the fund. It is indood gratifying to have met with such a generous and ready геврово..

Our thanks must also be extend- ed to "Desmond and his Rialtos" whose services were given free

for the evening, and whose har mony was so much appreciated by all.

To those responsible for allow ing the free use of, the Garrison Leature Hall we would extend our rateful thanks, at the same time not forgetting those who devoted' many hours In preparation before the dance, and who, with un diminished fervour continued in their laboura throughout the even- ing, and finally returned to 11.M.S. Medway this morning with those little extras which so much help. ed make the occasion a success.

o those more humble helpers for we convey our appreciation the way in which their duties were carried out,

Finally we would convey. our thanks to all Service or Civilian, who attended our Dance, sasuring them that the funds which have "been raised by their patronage of 80 worthy a cause. have been thankfully reteived and will be faithfully applied,

On behalf of all S/m J'etty OMeers.

W. H. BROMLEY.

Expression of Thanks

Sir, I shall be much obliged if you will kindly allàw me a, space in your paper to acknowledge my hearty thanica to the following ladies and gentlemen who have given their voluntary services to the Variety Entertainment given by the Chinone Company of the Hongkong Polico Reserve at the King's Theatre on the night of the 9th. November,, which has proved to be a great success,

Our thanks are particularly duo to Mr. and Mrs. St Kok-sin and Messra. Lui Man-sing, Ho Chak- man, Lam Kwan-ahan, Ng Shiu- chung, Sit Kok-ming, Wan Tze- chung, Mow Luk-shuon. Yee Chau- mul, Chong Wah-chl, Chan Shlu, Ip Forteen, Chu Ting-hok. Milest Shanghai, and all the other artists who took part in the performance.

I also wish to thank all those friends and well wishers who ao anthusiastically. supported the entertainment which made it financially'a grent, success.

S. W. T80, Hon. Commissioner, Chinese Company, Hongkong

Polico Reserve.

been subscribed.

Further donations will therefore

be gratefully received, and should at a cost of thirty cents per bagbo sent in to the lion Treasurer.

Volunteer Workers."

Me. Li Hol-tung, c/o Messra. As already stated, the hours for Banker & Co., Number 20 Des admiselon to the shelter are be- Veux Road, Central.

Dr.m.. after No doubt some people will tell tween 6 pm, and which latter hour no applicants us that our Society is moraly

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