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THE HONGKONG

DINNER TO HON. MR. TSO

THE CHINESE COMMUNITY'S TRIBUTE TO RECIPIENT OF RECENT HONOUR

SIR THOMAS SOUTHORN ATTENDS

- The Congratulations of the Chinese community to the Hon, Mr. S. W. Two, CBE., Lh.D., on the honour recently bestowed on

hint by His Majesty, King George V., took the form of a magol. ficent banquet at the Rain Ling Restaurant last night,

His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government,. Sir Thomas Southern, R..., C.M.G., honoured the occasion with his attendance, and prominent eliizens and government officials were among the large gathering.

The hosts were the (binese Chamber of Commerce, the Tung Wah Hospital, and the Po Leung Kuk, whose respective chairmen are Mr. Wong Kwong-in, Mr. Peter, B. Sin, and Mr.. Ng Wah.

suggested

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Chinese boys and girls, played a

AUGUST

30, 1935.

volunters for labour service; (b) well known to all of you that it

to ILE. Sir Thomas Southorn.

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As

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The News. Fruit

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1,13 a.m. RE Ben.

Market Notez, 1,30 Rom. "Verkle the Hank

"Balkam to the lone." 2.36 .M.

Weekly Aanaanzamenta. 2.35 m. Hports Talk.

2.50 .m. The Celebrity Trio,

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(REF). Greenwich Timo Hignal at 1 p 4.30 . Varietz Feniute. 5.m. Cloes down.

PART II

2.13 .in. Interlude. 5.20. Blanes

Mune, The Grotritar House Dance Hand, directed by Rydney Lipton. Retayed from GATTIST House. Park anO, Landon,

Kindergarten for Labour Controller, in (a) enlistingocas. Some of these guests are so large part in the founding of St. raising a Chinese Special Police would be unnecessary for me to in- Stephen's Girls' College, and has Force, and (c) organising and for-duce them. In short, it would been an active supporter of them ming the Street Guards, of this I seem as needless as to paint the illy ever since and was largely respon- can speak from personal knowledge, and gild the gold. Suffice it to say, sible for bringing into being the I belag one of his assistants at the however, that we are especially pri- Mansang College in Kowloon, of time..

vileged to have in our midst to which he is Chairman of the Then again, Kal Tak, in Kowloon night so many notables, British Council,

Day, owes a great deal to Dr. Ta'o's | And Chinese, and such a galaxy of Other Activities

foresight. He was associated with high dignitaries and departmental the late Sir Kai Ho-Kai, barrister, f-functionaries of the Government. Then, as the boys grow to manin promoting the Kowloon Bay re- hood, there in a University for

Welcome to Sir Thomas them; and here, again Dr. Tso ap-of assisting the Government

clamation scheme, with the object pears 88 a member of both the

in First and foremost, let me have Court and the Councell. Those who solving the problem of housing - the pleasure of expressing on your

comodation in the Colony, fall sick may be cared for either shortage of which had been acute

the behalf and mine, a hearty welcome at the Tung Wan Hospital, af for a long time. On Sir Kai's death head of the Civil Government. Sir the Advisory Board of which in 1914 Dr. Tso had charge of the Thomas is an extremely busy man Ta'o is a member, or at the Alice Mentorial and Affiliates! Hospital, associated with him for twelve that he could spare the time to spend whole scheme, In this work I was and we feel much gratified indeed in which he has always been deeply years, being Manager and Director the evening with interested and for the drawing up of the Kai Tak Company which was

UB, Chinese of the present constitution of which formed to carry out the reclama-

children in Hongkong have found he is responsible. Also,

in Sir Thomas a real friend and as they tion. proceed on te's journey, be will

benefactor; the coming generations Dr. Ts' advise them on points of law, should sing disposition, his expert ad-memory for the immense benefit

and always Among those abo present were!

unas will always hold him in grateful the Rt. Rev. Bishop R. O. Hall, it is as well that we should all know¦ need arise: And at the end of it.\vice on Chinese law bas often been that he has brought to the poor the Hon. Mr N. 1. Smith, Acting how this honour - Pa come to be' when earthly matters no longer Colonial Secretary, the Hon, 3tr. ; conferred upan him. It is not convers them, they are confortably ought by the Government andchildren in connection with the (1. G. Alabaster, The Hom, Sir, fortuitous, but on account of the istowed away, many of them, in the

successive Chief Justices.

playground movement. Not only This Evening's Broadcast From Now that you have heard this does Sir Thomas befriend the poor William Shenton, The Hon. Dr.great and meritorious services he: Permanent Chinese Cemetery, of W. B. A. Moore, The Hon. Mr. R. has rendered and is still rendering which Dr. Two is Secretary.

Jahort reine, however inadequate, in rare ways than one; but he is Activities over unweary thing a constant Taylor. The Hon. Mr. R. H. Kate to the Crown, to the Culony and ta

As you all know, Dr. Tao is, list of Dr. Tse's manifold but not least, wall. The Hon. Mr. T. N. Chau, the public in general,

of the in the public life of the Colony, Friend and is ever ready to offer

wise counsel to his brothers, re and Mr. E. W. Hamilton.

Legislative Council. What he does think you will agree with me that in his apurre lime is not quite clear;

tas e 14 mure deserving of the gardless of race ereed. Sir but prodably being a meraber of the hour which has been so fittingly Thomas, as an administrator, has District Watchmen Committee,

upon hhm, Your Ex-drudy distinguished himself in Permanent Director and Visiting you to join with me in drinking wherever he has been, he is liked Leelony and Gentlemen, I will now Ceylon, before conting to us, and Justice of the P Lenny Kok, a member of the ('emeil

to his health, prosperity, happiness and respected by all who come in Stephen's College, of the Board of and len life in the Colony that he contact with him, Sir Thomas be the Connell of the Church Control of St. John's Hall and of has served a nobly. The toast

Soon with Mlis.

16. sjonery Suetety' Schools, and serving from time to

sterlatent applauses,

This forast was honored time on the Sanitary Board, may",

eral hundis m

The Chinese grupets, in adekitien !

While congratulating

Public Lif

to the Chairman, of the above It is my pleasure and privilege mentioned ariation included: to recall at least some of the Mesura, M. K. Lo Thug Shin-king; toes standing to his crestit,

Tr This, who was born in Marn Ng Chat-wah, Kwok Siu-lau. B. Wong-Tape, Lai Wan-chenne, merived his early education.

in Wong Kaf Emprland, at Cheltenham Pung Heung-rheung,

where be studied from 1886 to 1890,

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yang.

After serving his artiches with n in Cheltenham firm of sicilare and London he was admitted

Finland in 18961 In the same year, he returned to Hongkong and was melanitted Solicitor of the

The loyd forst was proposed by the Chairman, Mr. Wong Kwon tin, and was

a member

replied to by A, Solicitor of the Supreme Court of account for some of it.

Excellency, who also proposed thej toast to the Republic of China.

The trast of the Hon. Dr. Seer Wan T, FR, J., War

posed by Mr. Wong Kwong-tin.

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The Government appointed Dr. Supreme Court of this Colony. As Sharp, K., and abo on the on, the University Tste to servi Commission headed by the late Mr. you all know, he is now senior part Hodgson, the latter being a former |Crown Soliciter of this Culony.

Ther of the haw firm af Ts'a and

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Seretary when the University held its bazaar and helped to rais funds for the University Union and

Of a quiet

conferred

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longs to that fine type of Colonia! Lotul Administrator who is bound to sus- tain his office in the highest credit with and esteem.

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It is with much regret that owing previous engagement HE. Lieutenant General Borrett, the Chief in Command of the British

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"TELEGRAPH" ART.

SUPPLEMENT

To-morrow's Pletura Features

A further series of entries in our Amateur l'holograph Competition will be reproduced in to-morrow's issue of the Pictorial Supplement. En- tries in the Competition close at noon to-morrow (Satur- day),

Other interesting pictures will appear in the Supplement, including a group of members of the Armoured Car Section of the Volunteer Defence Corps, and a group taken at the R.A.0.C. farewell tennis "At Home" to Major Mac Pherson,

That Dizzy Feeling!

You don't need to be a mountaineer to know what dizziness means. It is cu symptom msspeinted with disorderød liver, constipation, billeusness, sick headache, and congestion generally of the digestive organs.

wish me to congratulate him on his A one evening. I am sure you will all NETHERLANDS CONSUL

well deserved promotion recently announced. Generat Borreli

TAKES OVER DUTIES leaving as in about six weeks hence, and we wish him all prosperity and

AT SHANGRAI

But you should know that such "bon voyage". I dare say my

altacks of dizziness Indicate your friend Col. Dowbiggin and the

Shanghai, Aug. 29.

urgent need of Pinkettes, the dainty Hongkong Volunteers will feel, in

Mr. A. H. Bolasuvain, the new little laxative liver regulators. As Netherland the departure of General Borrett, a

Consul-General great loss to them, for His Exterday from Europe, took over his liver, restore daily intestinal elimina

ingently a nature Pinkettes correct-the

cellency has been their staunchest duties this morning.

Shanghai, who arrived here yes-causes of dizziness, stimulate the

friend and supporter.

tion. If constipated, ill-tempered, Mr. Fehgrenman, the former feel 100% better and brighter to- *ble" try them to-night and you'l Consul-General, will leave Shanghai morrow. Chemists everywhere can on September 22 for South America to take up his new poat News Agency. as Minister to Venezuela-Centrul

Hon, Mr. Po's Reply -

Responding to the toast the Bon, Chairman and Gentlemen. Mr. Ta said: Your Excellency, Mr. | Army in China, is not with us this niversity Commission under Sirwho does not possess any outstand. Mr. Wong Kwong-tin sonid

Henry Gollan in 1929. He served ing ability, ensider myself most Your Exe Ulency and Gentlemen.

fortunate that His Majesty the We, members of the Chinese Cham-

King has not deemed mis unworthy ber of Commerce, the Boards of branches of public activities

That he finds time for so many

and has periously conferred on me the Tung Wah Hospital and the Pe Fitle short of nurvellous. In fact its playgrounds,

a high honor. This is indeed be- Jung Kuk, and friends assembled it might almost be said that

yond all my expectations, here to-night to entertain the Hon. watches over the citizens of Hong-

Chinese Law Expert

To-night the Members of the Dr. Seen-wan Ts' in celebration kong from the readle to the grave.

three great institutions of Hong Dr. Ta'a is best known, perhaps, kour The Chinese Chamber of of the honour recently bestowed Until Inst year he was Chairman of for his work on the Sanitary Bar, Commerce, The Tung Wah Hospitat apon him by His Majesty the King, the Tsan Yuk Hospital, where so his fearless example to the Chinese Board and the Po Leung Kuk Com promoting him a Commander of many Colony babies first see the Community the Most Excellent Order of the light, and doubtless

during the

Great mitter, associating with many of The Western Strike in 1925, when British Empire, and to offer him; Public Dispensary, of which he is pointed Chinos Labour Controller, oured me by giving this splendid he was any old friends, have further on- our heartiest congratulations on Chairman, ministers 111 their and for his energy, zeal and in-banquet in my hortour, and tendøyed guished guest

is yet another distin- of childish ailments. As they grow fa, fluence in connection with theme. their contratulations. While privilege and pleasure to welcome who it is our school are, Dr. Two's Lindly in formation of the Chinese Company feel I do not really deserve all those to-night. We thank is Excelleneg. the furney still hoods over them at of the Police Reserve. During kindnesses. I deeply appreciate | Sedgwick. The gravity of

namely, Commodore Offer Administering the Govern work or play, as a member of the the

Ambassador to Germany Great Strike, when ment, for his kindness in necepting Board of Eleations and Vice Pre-Chinese were keeping indoora, Dr. them that their kindness will be many their sentiments and I can ansare

Nanking, Aug. 29. times with the world polities seen our invitation

Mr. Wang Ching-wei, received to be pregn to lent of

1 Children's Play Ts' was working daily at the City deeply impressed upon my heart toning flashes pervading our sky for appointed ambassador to

in the stormlights, like the light-Mr. Cheng Tien-fang, the recently night on this very happy occasion, prrounds Association. He ne ape Hall, in full view of all, as Chinese the end of my days.

Gur- the past few nights, it is a comfort many, this mornluge. Later My regret is that I do not possessable feeling to entertain men of Wang also had an interview with the art of speech making and auch calibre about us as the Com-Dr. Wellington Koo.--Central Newa cordingly uu unable to find words modore and his staff. think wegency.

this well-deserved recognition his public servies,,

The Gloucester

AIR-

LOUNGE

THE popular rendezvous in Hongkong

in the heart of the Shopping district. Here.in the air-conditioned and spacious lounge

Appetising

Cold Luncheons, Ice Cream and

Soda Fountain

Specialities

are served under ideal conditions. "Everyone" goes to the Gloucester Lounge. Come in out of the heat and revel in the temperature of Capri and thrill to the shock of a Polar drink!

Morning Coffee

and Afternoon Teas

to express even 1/10,000th part of my gratitude to my hosts. I thers fore eave their indulgences for my ar of moyi yen pa sampurants Cept my heartiest thanks.

There

Tribute to Navy

the

all agree that thes British navy under the command of the Coin-

Mr.

modere and in co-operation with feel certain there must be sayings the Chinese authorities, has one of Confucius and Menelas which excellent work in the prevention of would be applicable to Dr. Ts'o The Chairman in his rh huspiracies along the, China east in but, as you know, my ignorance of viilated upon the various services which I have been able to render to Le community. Personally do not for Um! I have accomplished anything. The truth is that I have been fortunate enough to las able to wate self abh ath friends in persing the public, which is, aftor Hi, a natural duty of every citizen.

Duty of Every Citizen

it

very pow."

supply.

PINKETTES

· THE GENTLE LITTLE LAXATIVE LIVER, REGULATORS

KING'S

Commencing TO-MORROW

He rides

like the wind

and loves like the whirlwind!

Warner

BAXTER

and Ketti GALLIAN

in

recent years,

Chinese prevents me from quotingr Another the distinguished them. You ought "tu "this" Chinese guests that we want to welcome in gathering particular in His Lordship the friend

to have put. up my Bishop. Bishop Hall has endeared Secretary

th acting Colonial himself to us ever since his arrival am sure, would have quoted to you [o speak. He. t in Hongkong by doing unwearingly appropriate words of your own the good that he was born to do. philosophers in the correct Chi- Those of us who have heard his

mese style. As it is, you must gate views and opinions, cannot forgive me if I go to the West for help saying to ourselves that he is an appropriate motto for Dr. Ts'o, I am sad to say that 1 have al-ja, man full of humanity. The And the motto I would apply to ways received the been support and moment he lifts his voice in public him is contained in the words of advice of my Eind friends, platforms we would say as the an ancient fatin author. "Humani bave done anything with, geves, country prople do of good preach-nihil me alienum pulo" which The edit is due to them. I stilling "He comes bounce down into might be freely translated: "There bas many publi: duties to perforti,

is no good enuse which I am not such as. Hepita! Work and Edoen.

On an occassion such na this it prepared to assist.” Do you not tional Work for the poor, and I hope is quite impossible for me to men- agree with me that this would be ury friends will continue to give me tion dignitaries of all ranks and an appropriate motlo for Dr. The support which they have present.

But I do wish to refer to | Ts'67 'therto most unstintingly given to parties just one other

You have heard the long list of me, mori I take this opportunity to in the person of

nk them on and all for their Mr.

the Hon. Dr. Ts'o's services to the Colony N. L. Smith veritable and I do not propose to refer to invaliable help.

factor in the marshalling of affairs them again in detall. One is The Chairman has mentioned in of the State in the Colony, Inumazed at his ability to find time. hispered 20ent my old School, any crisis, whether in the S.C.A, or in addition to his professional Cheltenhum College. I 1/72

very C.8.0, you can trust it to him duties, to give personal attention proud of my Alma Mater and have to find the remely amenable to the to them all. Combining as he always been grateful to ber for the problem. Gentlemen, I ask you to does the energy and training of training reseived there. The join me to drink to the toast of our the West with the wisdom and tradition of the School has had

Easi guests coupled with the name of patience of the

Dr. Ta'o xrvat influence on me throughout. E. Sir Thomas Southorn.

pursues the even tenor of his way my life and for this I owe my Alma Mater Hfe-long debt. I have thusiasm.

The toast was honoured with en- undisturbed by the strikes of the past or the fluctuating dollars of always been a great admirer of the

H.E. Replies

the present; he shows courage English Public School spirit, and

when courageous action is re- this is the reason why i have always Sir Thomas Southern #nid; †quired, he knows the wisdom of tried to introduce it into the Mr. Chairman, schools of Hongkong.

my Lord Bishop | compromise when compromise can and Gentlemen: It was with attain the end in view. Tam grateful indeed to His Ex-great pleasure I received your tion he always keeps himself in With his unassuming disposi- calloney and the other guests for Chairman's invitation to join homuring this occasion by their this very representative gathering the background. Truly it might presence here to-night. Gentlemen, assembled here to-night to do be said of him that he does good before I sit down, I would ask you honour to our esteemed friend by stealth and blushes to find it once again to accept my heartfelt 'Dr. S. W. Two, than whom no one fame. For fame he has acquired thanks for your hospitality and has more fully earned the honours in spite of himself. He has been 'my best wishes to you all for which have been bestowed upon honoured by the University for his every happiness and prosperity, him.. I therefore set out this work for education in Hongkong. (Applause).

evening with pleasurable anti-form one of the many monumente The Chinese Public Dispensaries cipations which have been com- of his work; the Chinese Company pletely fulfilled. I am sure my fellow guests have enjoyed

of the Police Reserve is another fully as I have this happy gather-provided by the new building for memorial and yet another will be of His Excellency. Siring of leading Chinese Residents the Netheracle Hospital for which of Hongkong, leaders in business, Dr. Ta'o is now working so success- Mr. Sin sald: Mr. Chairman, leaders in philanthropy, leaders in fully and there are many others too Your Excellency and Gentlemen social work, and on their behalf as We are here assembled to-night, as well as my own I thank all our the Chairman has already

Gentlemen, the Government of ex- hosts for their delightful hos this. Colony holds Dr. Ts'o in the plained, to do honour to Dr. S. w.pitality; and in particular I Ta'o for the recognition which His thank Mr. Sin for the charming utmost rellance on his always dis- highost esteem, and it places the Mujesty the King has so graciously way in which bestowed upon him in the recent our health and you, gentlemen, this opportunity publicly to offer WM. FARMER & CO.

ho has proposed interested advice.. I am glad of Birthday honours. We are here for the enthusiastic way in which to him and to Mrs. To the con- also for the opportunity that the you received the toast.

gratulations of the Government as occasion affords us of meeting and Our Chairman in proposing Dr. well as of myself on this further re welcoming so many distinguished Te'o's health guests who have so kindly joined almost universal scope of Dr. to wish them many years of hap has shown us the cognition of his public work, and us in making this function a suc- Ts'o's Interests and activities. I piness in the future, (Applause),

"Our Guests"

Mr. P. II. Sin, ia proposing "Our guest" coupled with them the

name

Thomas Southorn.

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