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It speaks well for the Hong- kong ellmato that despite the sad annual atatialics issued by the medical department, there many residents who attain a good old age, and even centenariana are not unknown. Only recently the

Last week two official trade am- death was announced of n Portu- guene Indy who was over ninety bassadors from Australia to the years of age, and a centenarian of Far East passed through Hong- the same nationality passed away kong almost unnoticed. Yesterday, in Hongkong about twenty years 134 noticial ambassadors from the ago, her age being 101. Another sunny land of the South received attained the an almost delirious welcome. They old lady has now century, in this case a Chinese, and were the members of the Young at she has passed more than half Australia Lague, which seeks 10 her life in the Colony, she can promote international friendship ruly claim to have found the and understanding, and to broaden

the minds of its members. climate agreeable.

Mrs. travel.. The lady in question is

celn. Chan She Ching-wan, whe

Hongkong hastily revised the brated her 100th birthday on September 2. It is interesting to impression it had gained that the think that she was a bright little visitors were schoolgiris in pina- girl of five years at the time Hongfores after their arrival. Smart- kong was still a sparsely populated and sophistication, beauty and and almost barren island, just bubbling mirth and health and happiness were the impressions prior to the British occupation in that replaced

those formed by earlier newspaper reports.

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All of the girls have long since left school, and the majority are now in finishing and business colleges.

The "baby" of the party is aged 10. The majority of the girls, however, are aged 18 to 21.

SEPTEMBER 11, 1935.

H.K. VOLUNTEERS

HON. MR. BRAGA PRESENTS MEDALS

A pleasant function took plner i at the Volunteer Headquarters yesterday evening, when medals presented by the Hon. Mr. J. P. Bragn for members of the Por tuguese Company bringing in the highest number of recruits, were awarded.

were

present Among those Lt.-Col. it. B. L. Dowbiggin, Com- mandant of the Volunteers, Major

J. R. Mitchell, Second-in- command, Captain S, Jarvis, Cap- tain J. S. Rodrigues, Captain P. S. M. Wilkinson, Lt. J. V. V. Remedios, Lt. F. P. Sequeira, 2nd. L. H. A. de B. Botelho and other

officers.

Mr. Braga's. Actress Making the presentation, the Hon. Mr. Braga anid:

Colonel Dowbiggin and Gentle-

men,

The origin of this little func- tion can be traced to the Annual Inspection of the Corps conducted by His Excellency the General Oficer Commanding on March 12, 1935. The turn-out of the Portu guese Company of the Hongkong Volunteer Defence Corps on that occasion, and the pletency of the mon, struck me as very appealing. I felt that 1 should do my little bit to urge on the Volunteer move- ment in Hongkong.

Mrs. Chan lost her husband large many years ago, but has a family still residing here. Her father was Major She Ying-lung, ค officer serving during the Ching dynasty, and she was born in the Po On district, near Canton. One of her nephows is Mr. She Tat-cheong, the present Managing

Shortly after I formed the re- Director of the Hongkong and

Hongkong gave them a joyous Shanghai Taxicab Co. She married welcome on their first day in the solution that, being no longer Mr. Chan Pan-go, who was a mer-lony. Following the Rotary United physically to bear arms or chant at Macao, and after a fow they procended Government to take an active part side by side years of married life took up Hause, where, as guests of Is with my younger friends in the residence in the Portuguese Excellency Sir Thomas and Lady Portuguese Section of the Corps, I enlony, later coming to Hongkong. Southern, they were entertainal | might about fifty years ago.

at tea and home "movies", depict

ng the recent Jubilee celebrations in the Cotony.

Was

to

exert myself slightly to promote an increase in numbers of the Company in which I feel so much pride, and in whose ranks I count so niany of my friends among the junior members of my

A Birthday Party Mrs. Chan's eldest surviving son is Mr. Chan San-ting, and at his residence at Seymour Road her 100th birthday party

duly celebrated with a family gathering, as shown in a photograph published to-diny. The old lady naturally belongs to the "old school;" and as a conscientious honspwife she brought up her five children (three In addition to the 81 visitors доля кад bwo daughters) and and as huny local girls, almost the best tradi-100 members of the Australlan and grandchildren in tions of Chinese life. She placed New Zealand Association and their two of her sons in the old Victoria | friends went by launch to Junk'

Caine British School, al

Road, Bay.

MOONLIGHT PICNIC The cream of yesterday's enter-community. taiment from the girls' point of view

was the moonlight plenic arranged by the Australian New Zealand Association.

That stimulation took the shape of an offer, subject to the approval of the General Officer Commanding and your Commandant, to award three small prizes to the Oileer, W.O., N.C.O., or any man of the Company who obtained the highest during the mumber of recruits. short period from April 4, 1935. to May 4, 1935, ie., the eve of the King's Sliver Jubilee. The

forty-five years ago, where they The visitors lived up to the boast period was purposely kept short could learn English under Mr.

form of competition might TLUL Braidwood, then headmaster, and of their countrymen that Aun- FG that the interest in this novel

swimmers this proved of great assistance in train breeds expert

on its beautiful white beaches and flag. their subsequent careers. The

son, Mr. Chan Sau-ting, y a local male enviously watch- second entered the firm of Siemssen and the slim exponents of the Aus tralian crawl. Noticeable, 100, Co. in the old days as a shipping that of those who choose to swing eterk, later rising to the position the 300 yards from launch to beach of compradore on the sa. Heung-in preference to journeying by shan on the Hongkong-Canton run, more prasnic sampan, the majority number of recruita (no less than then becoming secretary oľ the were Young Australin League visi-ten); the second, a silver medal to Wing Ip Co. and compradore of Frank Waterhouse and Co. The cldest son established himself as

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Commemorating The Jubilee The prizes offered were three Medals commemorating the King's Silver Jubilee. The first, a gold medal, would be presented to the member introducing the highest

the member introducing the next highest number after the first, but over five, and the third, a smaller silver medal.

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merchant in the Colony, but To-day is being.spent in Canton, not long thereafter. The the members of the party leaving

for the As to the second and third youngest son is Mr. Chan Wei-by the 8.30 a.m.

Kwangtung capital. At tiffin the prizes an amendment of the condi- At present Mrs. Chan has aur- girls are guests of the Canton tions was suggested by your Com-

this afternoon manding Officer. The amendment Silver Medal--the second “prize. viving two sons and a daughter, Rotary Club, and

the prizes being Sgt. Ribeiro, I am happy to think, twenty-two grandchildren, and will visit various points of Interest permitted of four great-grandchildren. Several in Shameen and Canton. The girls given for general efficiency in the is one of the keepest amongst the Company according to Capt. keen men of the Company, and of her grandsons are already es return to Hongkong this evening.

Jarvis's recommendation.

holds the distinction of not having tablished in good positions local-

A quiet night has been decreed These medals were to serve a missed a single parade during the ly, in business, in the teaching for to-night, in preparation for double purpose. The first, and past five years. This is a record

A letter from Government signify- profession, and one of them as another round of events to-obviously the explanation of the truly to be proud of.

ing the approval by the Legislative manager of the Hotel Cecil. Al-

to-morrow mor offer, was morrow. Early

Council of the amendments to the Sgt. Henry Britte comes in as Scavenging and Conservancy By-laws ways of a charitable and religious ning, members of the Australian larger number of Volunteers to

position, the old lady has a and New Zealand Association will the Portuguese Company of the the winner of the smaller Silver was laid on the table at the fortnight wide circle of acquaintances, and take the girls on ludividual sight- Corpa. The second was the com- Medal-the third prize--for long. ly meeting of the Sanitary Heard held in beloved by all her family and seeing tours of the Colony. Tifin memoration of the historical eficient, and general services in yesterday afternoon.

Applications for eating house will be spent at the homes of mem- occasion of the Silver Jubilee of connection with the work of Com- It is one thing to attain a cen-bers concerned,, and sight-seeing His Majesty King George V.

pany Headquarters.

licences at 144, Connaught Road tury of life, and another to retain will again be indulged in during It was left entirely in the hands

To both these gentlemen it is Po Kong Road, ground floor, and 719, Central, ground floor (side door), 82, one's faculties but slightly dim the afternoon until 5 p.m., when of your Commanding Officer, Capt. my privilege to extend, for myself Nathan Road, ground floor, were re- mel. Happily Mra. Chan still the girls will be guests of the S. Jarvis, to arrange with the and on your behalf, our sincere fused by the Select Committee, and enjoys good health, and apart from Women's International Club at tea. Commandant as to who should be congratulations, and to hand them the Board signified its approval. In failing eyesight is able to parti-

instance so justly ench

tho premises were The Australian and New Zea-asked to act as judges to adjudi- the prizes they have cipate in all that is going on

on the awards. It

was won.

unsuitable. around her, being able to recall and Association will enter into the cate

decided that the judges would be

Other Awards

Those present at the meeting were, the days of long ago in the Colony, picture again to-morrow night,

Mr. W. J. Carrie (President), IIon. in Macao and in her native din when the girls will be guests at and Lieut. J. V. V. Remedios.

the Commandant, the Adjutant,

Your Company Commander has Mr. R. M. Henderson (Vice-President); trict.

One of the conditions, which done me the honour of requcating Dr. G. W. Pope (Medical Offeer of The charming visitors are were designed to be as simple as me to make the presentation of Health), Mr. M. K. Lo, Mr. L. C. F. Bellamy, Dr. R. A. de Castro Basto, Silver Jubilee Dr. LJ Shu-fan and Mr. Im Ping- scheduled to leave Hongkong for possible, was that recruits must two Shanghai and Japan by the Dollar be in good physical condition and Mednis; these two medals are tseung (Assistant Secretary). liner President Grant on Friday acceptable to the Company. prizes given by the Company night.

I have seen the list of awards itself. I have very great pleasure made by your Commanding Officer. In complying with his request. name and be a credit to your To him and to the Judges I would will hand to L-Cpl. H. C. Xavior Officers and the Corps to which like now to tender ny sincere and to L.-Cpl. B. B. Bolero each a you belong. thanks for the services they medal for keenness and efficiency I wish, in conclusion, Gentle- kindly rendered and for the assis amongst the younger members of men, success and prosperity to the tance they gave to ensure that the the Company. I feel I am Inter-Portuguese Company, and to each awards complied with the condi- preting our sentiments correctly and every one of you individually tions of the offer of the prizes to when I say that both these re-the-best of good luck.

cipients are competitors.

deserving of our Warmest congratulations.

Lt. Col. Dowbiggin Replies

It is my pleasant duty to an- May 1 be permitted, bofore we Lt. Col. Dowbiggin, in a brief London, Sept. 10. nounce this evening that Corporal disperse, to express a small wish? speech, heartily endorsed what The latest figures relating to Carles G. Silva in the winner of It is this: that it be your pride Mr. Braga had said, and remarked Mr. Eustaco Fulton, for the

un that a successful Company de- Director of Public Prosecutions, slum clearance show progress has the first prize. To him I have and pleasure to maintain

name andpended for its success not only on stated that the coroner's inquisi-been maintained in spite of the much pleasure in presenting the impaired the good

honour of the Portuguese Com-its offcors and sorgeants, but also tion for manslaughter would be holiday period.

I know Corporal Silva to be a pany of the Hongkong Volunteer on other ranks as well. On be sent immediately to the House of The number of

now houses begun during July was well in very enthusiastic member of the Defence Corps, and that you will, half of the Company and himself

Portuguese Company, and that he by your regular attendance, he The officials of the House of advance of previous figures which has quictly and modestly renders obedience to discipline, good generosity in providing the thanked Mr. Braga for his Lords had suggested that as the compare as follows:

ad good service to the Company example and active service, ondea- medals, and he hoped that next House was not meeting till Octo- ber the Magistrates' indictment on July 6,041, June 5,613, May, and is one of its most efficient vour to maintain the best tradi-year some other prizes would be members. I feel sure all of you tions of the Corps. I would plond put up to encourage the members the minor charges should not be 4,763, April, 4,946.

the The number of

in extending to with you also to induce as many of presented to the Old Ralloy till

new houses will join me

Company. If Captain October.

under construction nt July 31 was Corporal Stiva our hearty con of your friends as you can to join Jarvis would suggest something, The Recorder agreed to this also greater than at any previous gratulations. It is on record that up, in order that the Company he would be pleased to put up a

The has probably brought in more course.

period.

After three cheers had been Lord de Clifford's counsel urged Since last April the numbers 'nt recruits at all times than any which you serve so efficiently and prize himself next year.

so usefully, and in which your that the trial should be arranged the end of each month have been: other member of the Company. It friends tako such deep interest, called for Mr. Braga, the Company as soon as possible.

July 23,756, June, 30,863, May, is this sustained and unflagging will continue to uphold its good dispersed. It is understood that the minor 28:504-April-20,682——~

interest in the Company that has charges will only be heard at the A total of 10,396 new houses contributed so materially to its Old Bailey if the manslaughter were approved during August com-numerical strength and success. charge before the House of Lords pared with July, 6,276, June, 6,242 Sgt. F. V. V. Ribeiro has been and May, B,808.-British Wireless, adjudicated the winner of the

In the Recorder's Court at the Old, Bailey, to which the case was roferred, "The Recorder of London, Mr. Holman Gregory, K.c., agreed that Lord de Clifford, should bo tried by the House of Lords on the charge of manslaughter.

It will be recalled that Lord de Clifford, who in Well known motorist, was involved in a motor collision in Surrey in which an engineer was killed.

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