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THE CHILDREN'S PLAYGROUNDS

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Governor to honour the Association by becoming its Patron..

Mr. J. L. McPherson: I have much pleasure in seconding the proposition.

The motion was carried with neclamation.

TUESDAY, MARCH 20, 1934,

EMPEROR'S BRIDE.

ARRIVES IN ANNAM TO WED YOUNG RULER

JAPAN'S THREAT

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rejuvenating rowers of Dr. Williams' alowed down by much preparatory | indeed the deep interest Sir Thomas the coming wook-end, the Imperial / nation should be entitled to utiliza

thousands Pink Pilla

and weak and ailing ellerly ment women owe the fact that they are enjoying robust health and cheerful spirits to-day.

› Ñguyon; Annam, Mar. 10.

Tokyo, Mar. 10. Mr. M. K. Lo: Sir, I desire to take this opportunity as a retired

Miss Yuon Hu-hao, a member of It is reported that the Govern- Presiding over the second an- President, to rise to propose that a wealthy Cochin-Chinn family, ment has decided to adopt a de-. the the Hon. Sir Thomas Southor be who is to marry the 22-year old tormined attitude. in connection nual general meeting of Children's Playgrounds Committee, clected President again of the As- Emperor of Annam to-morrow, ro with the Japanese demands at the most popular reception on forthcoming Washington Naval hold last evening in the boardroomsociation for the ensuing year. I colved of the Public Works Department, am certain that not only all of us arriving here to-day from Saigon. Conference and Intonds to insist A delegation of the Imperial that each country be given the Sir who served on the Executive Com- the Hon. Colonial Secretary, Thomas Southern, reporting on the mittee last year, but also everyone Family want to conduct the Em- right to build the type and class members of this preas-elect to her future Capital, of warship desired, within the

total tonnage agreed upon. progress of the scheme, and that else who are development had necessarily been Association, or haal anything to do which was lavishly belingged.

with it, must have felt very kdenly

At impressivo ceremonies during Japan will contend that each

Well-informed authorities de Southorn also, beth took in the Emperor's bride, and all Annam ance with its special needs...

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swear fealty. welfare of our Association. Thomas's practical interest and

The new Empress, like the young clare that Japan will not hesit great Emperor of Annam, was educated ato to withdraw from the Confer guidance has been very encouragement to us all during the at Paris, where she wore smart ence should this thesis be reject Parisian frocks; but she has now

ed. In this ovent Japan would past year.

exchanged these for the reorgeous carry out her own ideas in the tunle of nativo stylo-Router.

matter of construction, after the expiration of the London and Washington Naval Facts, to which Japan is a signatory.

to see the first frafts, leading to the day when every thickly popu- lated area would have its own children's playground.

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The well-being of the entire system dependa upon the haemoglobin and red corpuscle content of the blood stream, and 'blood tests' prove that both haemoglobin and red carpuscles are rapidly increased by Dr. Williams Pink Pills, with resultant improve- ment in the appetite, weight, vitality and cheerfulness of the patient..

The Chairman said: Gentlemen, Before putting the motion for the adoption of the re- port to the meeting I should like to say how gratified I am at the success which has attended our effort to launch the Children's Playgrounds Association, and at the support which has been given to us by the various Sporting and Athletic Clubs of the Colony and by individual subscribers.

Sir Thomas Praised.

of

Sir course,

Thomas is naturally always busy and always pressed for time. I venture to say that he could not bo moro

pressed hia return from leave,

after

the office tiis year, much to, their

In connection, with this policy, regret, as he had been doing ex-the Minister of the Navy's. Pre- for time than soon cellent work for the Association. paration Committee is drafting Mr. M. K. Lo seconded the mo-policies regarding the Manchurian But in apito of that he and Lady tion which was carried. Southorn spent one whole after-

The Chairman: I think it would question, Pacifie defence and the

lunds, noon in visiting and inspecting the bon graceful not to thank Mr. Li problem of Japanese mandated is. whole number of playgrounds on Hoi-tung for the very excellent

It is understood a joint most the Kowloon Poninsula. I myself work ko had done for us during ing of the Ministries of War, know how much we missed Sir the past year. (Applause).

Navy and Foreign Affairs will Thomas during his absence last

In proposing the re-appointment, formulate a deßulte policy follow- I am sure the meeting will bo as year. There were times when we which was confirmed, of Mr. J. Ling the return of the Ambassador pleased as I am to know that is felt that, with Sir Thomas here, McPherson to the office of Hon. to Washington, Mr. Salto, due in Excellency has expressed his keen certain things could have been Secretary, the Chairman remarked Tokyo shortly from America.-- inck appetito and vitality, why not showing that Interest in the prac-pushed through-ho could have hat they all know, as he did, what) United Press.

interest in our work, and besides

things done more expeditiously. Mr. McPherson had done for the

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tient form of a generous donation All this shows the valuable prac Association, and, therefore there to our funds he has very kindly tical assistance we had received was no need for him to repent it.

from Sir Thomas since he became He did not think they could have THE WORLD COURT. this Association's President. la better Hon. Socretary,, have great pleasure in moving that Sir Thomas be elected again. (Applause),

consented to be the Patron of our Association, thereby setting the seal on our organization. I know that I have your unanimous ap- proval for asking His Excellency to accept the office of Patron but I shall as a mere mutter of form ask for your confirmation of my action at a later stage of our proceedings.

Mr. J. L. McPherson seconded, and the motion was carried amidst warm applause.

The Chairman: Thank you very much, Gentlemen. Thank you, Mr. Lo, for the things you have said.

Other Appointments.

Mr. M. K. Lo · was appointed Chairman of the executive com mittee, and Mr. P. L. Collisson, Hon. Auditor.

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Washington, Mar. 19. "The other members of the exccu-

A Bill which will make possible ¡tive committee, being representa-

tives of various Clubs and organi- the United States' membership in zations which have subscribed the Hague World Court by Act of Slow Development.

Bums of $100 and over, were elect Congress, instead of by treaty, was Development has necessarily been

ed as follows: The Director of Introduced into the House of Re- slow during the first year because

Education Mr. G. R. Sayer, and presentatives to-day by Mr. David

Lewis. we had to wait while the grounds

In moving the re-appointment of Mesere. Tang Shiu-kin, A. L. Ar-

Introducing the measure, Mr. wore prepared for us by the Govern- the Hon. Mr. S. W. Tao as Vice culli and J. Graca Ozorio. ment and even how we have not President, Mr. J. L. McPherson Members of the Association Lewis said its object was "to ond obtained the full use of the large paid a tribute to the active work present at the meeting were the the impasse which for years has ground in Wanchai, which I hope he had performed.

Hon. Sir Thomas Southorn (Chair-enabled 33 Senators to prevent will be one of our most successful Mr. Li Chor-chi seconded the man), Hon. Mr. 8. W. T'eo, Rev final action on the question."

Mr. Lewis points out that the playgrounds, as it could not be motion, which Wan carried un-E. G. Powell, Lt. Col. E. D. Mat- made ready until after the Chinese animously.

thews, and Messrs. J. L McPher State of Texas was admitted into New Year Fair.

The Chairman proposed the ap-son, M. K. Lo. Li Hoi-tung, N. L. the Union by an Act of Congress with a majority vote in both I hope our supporters will not pointment of Mr. S. W. Ko as Hon. Smith, G. R. Sayer, B. Wylie, W.

treaty which think we have been slow to take Treasurer in place of Mr. Li Hoi. Pryde. A. el Arculil, J. Graca Houspa, while the

two-thirds advantage of their generous assistung. Mr. Li Hol-tung, the Chair-Ozorio, S. W. Ko, Li Chot-chi, H. would bind America to the World tance, We have moved as quickly man said, had informed him that K. Lee, Tary Shlu-kin. and H. Court requires

circumstances permitted And a

he had applied to withdraw, from Botelho,

an

great deal of preparatory work has been done by our Executive Com- mittee and our Hen. Secretary. We shall see the fruits of this in the current year. I hope those who are interested in our work wi vinit our grounds. They will see much to encourage them to give us further and increased support. They will, if they go at the popular houro, see hundreds of children enjoying themselves on safe play- grounds who otherwise would be playing in the streets or not playing at all. There is nothing more pleasant than to see a crowd of children enjoying themselves and feel quite sure that every visitor will come away with a feeling that our work deserves support.

Subscriptions Needed.

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We need all the support we can get. We have spent nearly all our funds and without the subscriptions for the current year our work would be brought to a stop, and we have as yet touched only the fringe of the problem in our densely populat cd city. We look forward to the day when every thickly populated area will have its organized play- ground, and when we shall have enough directors to look after the games at each ground so that the poorer children may have their share of the joy of organized play. On наго grounds. I therefore appeal confidently for continued support from the Sporting Clubs in the Colony and from individua! sympathisers with our work. I should like to see a much larger lat The of individual subscribers." annual membership subscription for individuals is only $10.00 which is not very large sum to give to

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an object designed not only to pro- vide enjoyment to hundreds of poor children but also to make our reads safer for traffic.

I cannot close my remarks with- out expressing our very great in debtedness to the Executive Com mittee which, under the able Chairmanship of that excellent Mr. M. K. Lo, has put sportsman, In so much effective work during the past year and above all to our LMC- Hon. Secretary Mr. J. Lu Pherson. It is to Mr. McPherson's interest in the young people of this. Colony

that this Association owes its origin and it is his keen en- thusiasm and experienced guidance that have brought it auccessfully through its first difficult year.

Gentlemen, with your continued support I look forward confidently to the future auccess of the Association. (Applauso),

His Excellency Aa Patron.

The Chairman then moved that the report of the executivo com- mittee and the statement of ac counts be approved, and this waS dono.

The Chairman: I formally move that we invite His Excellency The

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