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THE HÒNGKONG TELEGRAPH. TUESDAY,

MARCH

1937.

ALUMNI ASSOCIATION'S ANNUAL MEETING VICE-CHANCELLOR'S APPEAL

KEEP IT ALIVE

That the Hongkong University Alumni Association is in a very sound inancial position was emphasised at the first annual general meeting of the members, which was held yester- day in the Gloucester Hotel, Sir William Hornell, the Honorary Vice-

it was President, stressed that Association which it was the duty of every Hongkong University student to join.

an

Supporting the President, Mr. H. M. Siu, were Mesara, Chan Cheuk wa (11on Secretary), Pao Yue-lum (Hon. Treasurer), Dr. Lt Shu-pul; Dr. D. K. Samy, Messrs. H. N. Chung and F. I. Zimmern.

President's Speech

At the conclusion of the tea which

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All dates are approximate and subject to alteration without notice, and all sailings are subject to change or deviation with or without notics"

PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL SAILINGS

From

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Tons

Hong Kong

About..

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RANCHI

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5,000

CATHAY 16,000

*BURDWAN 0,000

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17,000

17,000

• Cargo only.

Destination.

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3rd Apr.)

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NELLORE

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7,009 9,000 10,000

Cargo only.

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1st Apr. Amoy, Shanghal & Japan. 1st Apr. Shanghai & Japan.

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Bald.

our As Hon. Vice-President of

.of Association and Vice-Chancellor our Alma Mater, Sir Willem has shown keen interest in the welfare of the Association and has given his valuable support and good advice from time to time, I am afraid tha

understand we shall miss him as

on retirement that he will be going on towards the end of this year, I hope, however, that this may not be so, and that we may have his continued sup port for some years to come.

Edward Everett Horton and Charlotte Wynters, who hold leading roles

in the Paramount film "Let's Make a Million," which commences its run" at the Queen's Theatre on Wednesday,

Baldwin

To Become

An Eart

CYCLIST TAX REFUSED

POLICE VIEW REVEALED

Suggesting that it would appear that the Hon. Inspector General of This Association, as you know, was

Pollce was merely evading the issue I am glad to formed

a year ago, and,

in the negative reply he had given say, has been carried on very suc-

Automobile to the

Hongkong to the en- due

tax on cessfully. This is

WHEN Mr. Baldwin retires from Association's request for a members. thusiastic

the support of

W the Premiership at the Corona-bleycies, Mr. W. E. Kirby again! The situation of the Association pre-

earldom, mises in a central locality, the com- tion he will receive fort of the

rooms, supply of newspapers and periodicals the

IN THE GRILL ROOM HONGKONG HOTEL TO-NIGHT

TILL FRIDAY THIS WEEK... DINNER DANCE

AND ENTERTAINMENT BY

CEDRIC

and

ARLINDA

DANCING VIRTUOSOS

>>

SATURDAY 27th MARCH, TILL 3 A.M. SPECIAL IN THE ROOF GARDEN-

NON-DINERS $2.-

and the ample and will take his title from one of raked the matter at the annual THE HONGKONG & SHANGHAI HOTELS, LTD.

districts of his favourite day evening.

Discussions have been going on. in the Baldwin household over the territorial designation be adopted for the title.

.

While cyclists used the roads in manner that constituted a menace to motorists, he said, they should be subject to a tax as was levied in Shanghai.

Airs. Baldwin will become a coun-

The matter was originally brought tess on her husband's elevation, and their elder son, Mr. Oilver Baldwin, up by the President of the Associn- the Secialist ex-M.P., will be helr totion, the Rev. G. E. S. Upsdell, in bly the carldom and have an honorary speech dealing with the affairs of

possibly a viscountcy.

the year, in which he sald, in part:

on the bookshelves, all contribute to Worcestershire.

of the Association. the populacial standing

of the *The

the Association is very sound, and Hon. Treasurer's Statement of Ac- counts shows a substantial surplus for the year.

Several social gatherings were held in the Association premises during An annual dinner dance was held at the Hongkong Hotel and The wes particularly successful. object of these functions was to pro- mote the friendly feeling among the members and bring them, the new graduates and past students of the

into closer relationship. University,

In Si

the year.

to

In Singapore and in Juliore, in Canton and in.

In Shanghai,

This is likely to esust him, in view of his Left Wing views, some embarrassment

EXEMPT FROM FEES

Mr. Baldwin, though retiring from I understand the Premiership, does not intend to

ours give up ministerial office.

in the Cabinet as an "elder statesmim" and adviser.

I think you will agree that the supervision of car parks under our control has been well carried out, and there is no doubt that pilferage has been greatly reduced as a

sult.

*lu

A certain member of this Associa tion raised two points for the con- sideration of the Committee:

(1)

That all bleycles be licensed, as is the case in Shanghai. (2) That facilities be granted by the authorities for obtaining at Tsim Sha Tsui car Ucences Police Station.

that arganizations similar to

Ile will become Lord Privy Seal have been established. I hope that means will be taken to bring them or Lord President of the Council, and

Will

stay nto close contact with us.

In conclusion, I wish to express my

In addition to the announcement j. thanks to the Committee Members, the Hon. Sec

Hon. of his carldom in the Honours List, Secretaries, and the

assis- special order by the King will be Treasurer, for their valuable

during the

ssued, exempting Mr. Baldwin from year,

the fees and slamps on the Letters ow. Ladies and Gentlemen,

Sir Patent which usually involve the ton. Inspector of thanks propose a vote

a peerage in several William, and express our apprecia-

allhundreds of pounds. tion of his kindness, and let us

This course is being taken not wish him good health and prosperity. because Mr. Baldwin is short of

Sir William's Reply

con-money-the steel boom, in fact, hns Sir William first Replying gratulated the Association on its pre-made him a fately rich man again— sent financial position. It was the but as a recognition of his services bounden duty of every student from to the State.

of

to

of

SPITHEAD REVIEW

ADMIRALTY INVITATION TO M.P.8

The requests were referred to the General of Police. who refused both, giving as his rea- son

number of Jurge dealers and let out

that cyclists generally pointing out

prosecuted constantly were

regulations. traffic

the second request with

In the first inslags are kept by

o

breaches of

He refused

Q

that a very

"hire,

and

for

Sooners #ensing sub-olice in

regret and that it was not pos-

bad

arrangements

the issue been made for licences at the Central Police Station improvements

in 1935 and further were to be carried out in 1838,

The suggestion of the Government that silent zones should be instituted the nights in the Colony during

the University upon leaving to join and having joined to do what they could to help the mother Institution. he As. It was the Inst time which would speak to the members of the

para be stressed the Association, be

keeping it mount

sociations goingA

elsewhere. The Admiralty have informed especially

in Shanghai were very the Speaker that they are commencing at 11 p.m. received the tive and all these associations should

making arrangements for all be linked up into one.

Referring to his impending depar-Members of the House of Lords ture, Sir William said that it was his and House of Commons who so present intention to leave, and the desire to attend the Naval review Council had agreed to his leaving in at Spithead on May 20. December. He had spent thirteen years here and those years had been very pleasant.

In conclusion he again begged the Association to keep alive and not to allow its present enthusiasm to fall

away.

The following were the officers elected for the coming year:

President.-Dr. Li Shu Pul. Vice-President.-Mr. D. J. N.

Anderson.

Hon. Vice-President.-Sir William Hornell.

Hon. Secretary-Mr. Cheung Shul Tong.

should

COM- of 11

support of this Association, with the submission that they mence at 11.30

P.m. Instead The institution of speed limits Road to 20 m.p.. in Queen's urban areas to 30 m.p.h. also received for the co- Each Member will be entitled to support and we look two tickets, one for his own use and operation of the pedestrians in mak- Ing our roads safe by keeping as far the other to be used as he pleases.

The arrangements will melude as possible to the pavements or the special trains to and from, the port sides of the roads. of embarkation and meals on board cr on the trains throughout the day. There will be no charge.

Hon. Treasurer-M:. Chan Shu Fatt.

Committee-Miss Anna Ho, Dr. K D. Ling. Dr. F. I. Tecung, Messrs. W. A. Youngsaye, Chau In Nin and Lo Tung Fan.

The following officers were elected for the year: President, Mr. P. M. Hodgson; Vice-President, Mr. L. C. F. Bellamy; Committee: Messrs. J. Bousfleld, R. Mansacid, J. D. K. Danby, A. Nissim, A. Stevenson, W. N. T. Tom, H. G. Williams, T. B. Wilson, Rev. E. G. S. Upsdell, Major C. M. Manners; Secretaries and Treasurers, Messrs. Linstead & Davis,

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