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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER

29,

1937.

Personalities of Old Hongkong

Chinese Who Broke Down

FAMOUS

PRE-WAR FIGURE

By T. Paul Gregory

THE Chinese commu nity of Hongkong has played an all import- ant role in the affairs of our Colóny since the carliest period. It was not, however, until the lattor part of the last century that it began to take an interest in tho local government and administration.

This apparent apathy and diffidence on its part may bej explained and readily under- stood; for it must be realised!

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ALICE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL IS

HONGKONG'S "TAJ MAHAL ́

that previous to the year 1872, jof the Sanitary Board and latterly,

lative Council where he remained

no Chinese was ever invited to from March 1, 1890, to the Legis- Government House. This con- continuously until his resignation cession, moreover, was only owing to illness in February, 1914. brought about through the "ad-

ENGLISH WIFE vanced" ideas of the quondam Governor, Sir Arthur Kennedy, During his sojourn in England as who intended to put into the medical student, Sir Kai married Miss Allee Walkden, videst daughter fullest effect: the praiseworthy of Mr. John Walkden, of Blackheath, policy of conciliation which had Kent. The marriage proved most been so consistently advocated idylle but brief for Mrs. Kai died the after a short residents in the Colony. by his predecessors in

Like Shah Jahan, who was gubernatorial chair-Sir John Francis Davis and Sir John consolute at the death of his benull-

ful favourite Noor Jahan, and Bowring.

in her

memory

magnifcent Sul, in spite of Sir Arthur Ken-structure-the Taj Malmal-Sir Kai, nedy's liberal

was in token of the great love he bore spirit, there nevertheless in force a formidable for his English wife, determined to list of pelly restrictions and provoke perpetuate her memory by a strúe- prohibitions, many of which un-lure which should serve the medical

poor and friendless

nway

Unt

in-

erected

de-

with until quite recent years, the Colony. Therefore in 1887, the In such an atmosphere of political Alice Memorial Hospital was and social repression, there was con-

dicated.

sequently little encouragement given This Institution was one of the to the development of co-operative earliest instances in the Colony, of community spirit amongst the Chin- whole hearted co-operation between ese residents and taxpayers of the the Chinese and the European com- truly Colony. Yet, notwithstanding, there munitles in establishing was one of Hongkong's Chinese sona cosmopolitan charitable work,

ring the who, during two latter decades it is of interest to note that the sane of the last century, forged to the spirit of co-operative enterprise has front as

leader amongst his people, been continued throughout the entire -position which he retained for history of the Alice Memorial Hos- well over a quarter of a century. pital.

This

Kai 110-kui-a man; Was Sir Kai

SIR KAI HO-KAI

Birds Nest Soup

Stewed Stèn Fish

Cassia Mushrooms

Crab and Sharks' Fins

and

6.

7.

Roast Beef ta la Anglaise) Roast Chicken and Ham Pigeons ERES

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Fried Marine Dellencies

10

Toast Turkey

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12. Larded Qualiz

Sir Kai

was convinced that, by who, whilst grateful for the age-old patience and kindness, the Chinese culture of his Motherland, was also community would come eventually to appreciative of the benefits of west-realise that the Western methods of infinitely ern education, so that his personality surgical treatment were

be said may be

have combined better than the crude and primitive best of the old with the spirit of ca-Oriental notions of medical pro-

ما

the

operation and friendliness which hasje To-day we can say that his

been au instrumental, in abolishing

old prejudices and paving_the_way

was

only

well founded; for it is to mention the Tung

necessary

for the establishment of a spirit of Wah Hospitals, the Chinese Public mutual understanding between China Dispensaries. Kwang Wali Hospital, and the West,

Tsan Yuk, St. John Ambulance, New Territory Medical Centres and Protection Of the Society for the Children as instances.

LONDON EDUCATION Sir Kal Ho-kai was born at Hong- kong in 1859 and died here in 1914. His father, the Rev. Ho Tsun-shin,

WES

a Chinese minister of the Lon-

VISIT OF ROYALTY

1

In the social life of the Chinese

don Missionary Society. Sir Kai us community, Sir Kal, from the pro- a youth received a well-rounded minence of his position, naturally noteworthy part. The education, having attended the old played a Government Central School, which native muilds sought his company at their innumerable banquets and he has since become Queen's College. their After finishing school in Hongkong, was a frequent guest at almost every he was sent to England, where he European public function of import- entered Palmer House School, Mar-ance. But perhaps the social event

of his rate. After staying Iwo years at par excellence

early gate.

pubile House.

entered

with the arrival St. life was connceled Col- on March 31, 1890, of the Duke and Medical and Surgical lege, aliated to the University of Duchess of Connaught. The royal At the latter institution, he couple were an their way to England

Thom Aberdeen.

took

he

fellow

truly

13. Seed Teal

14. Peking Mushrooins

13. Roast Pheasant (a la Anginiser

10. Winter Mushrooms

17

Roast Duck and Han Bethe-de-mer

Sliced Pigeon

20. Snipe ta la Anglaise)

21. Macaroni ta la Peking)

Side Dishes

Cold Roast Sucking Plic Cold Roast Fowl. Cold Joast Duck, Cold Roast Multon.

Table Dishes

service not only as a representative

RADIO BROADCAST

of the Chinese community, but also Recital by Luba Shaftain

From the Studio

as an independent member of the

with a Counel. Gifted

thorough knowledge of the feelings of hla fellow countrymed, with with

a clear in-TALK ON WORLD AFFAIRS tellect, suund judgment and fluent

0.0-7.0 Chinese Programme.

7.0 Dance Records.

command of the English language, Radio Programine Broadcast on he has always been of the greatest Frequencies of 815 ke's 0.52 m.els assistance in the deliberations, and per second. debates held in this Chamber.

More over, he has earned our adnitration for the ungrudging manner in which, both inside and outside this Council, ho has devoted his intellect and his energies to the advancement of the best interests of the Chinese com-

munity and for the good of the Colony as a whole."

Tangos Firetlowers; Fortuna, ........ Robert Renard Dance Orelicstra; Fox-Trots-No More You: Good- night To You All, Jack Harris and His Orchestra: Stop! You're Breaking My Heart; Whispers in The. Dark

(ilm Artists and Models'), As a token at public regard, Sir Roy Fox and His Orchestru

Swing As It Comes: Swingills, Kai was the recipient of the honour Bert

Quintuplets of Swingg of c.M.G. bestowed

upon him

by Wallz-Sunshine In Spring: Fox- Queen Victoria on New Year's Day, Trol-Land Of Love.

Eugen 1092.

Later, as a further proof of Wolft and His Orchestra,

the wide esteem in which he was 7.30 Closing local Stock Quotations held by the Government, Slr Kai was and Hongkong Exchange Market Re knighted by King Edward VII in 1910.

port

7.35 Variety.

Comedy Sketch-Sandy Wins The Football Pool. Sandy Powell and Company; Plano Ducts-Garufa, Tango (Juan Antonio Collazo); L Cumparsita, Tango (G. Rodriguez), Jean Wiener and Clement

Humorous Monologue

As an author, Sir Kuí achieved sume eminence, and his contributions on Chinese political and social toples displayed deep knowledge and sympathy with the problems of his of people. Amongst his published works

Doucet; may be mentioned "A Critical Essay Christmas Day In The Cook House. on China," "The Steep and ther

Bennett: Humerous— Billy Awakening," "An Open Letter to Please Let Me Sleep On Your Door- John Buli on the Boxer Uprising step To-Night... Dilly Bennet "The Foundation of Reform in China," etc.

la

and His Kerbstone Kwartette; Dunce Musle-We've Gol Rhythin-Fox Trot Medley. .... Mario 'Harp' Lorenzi and His Rhythmics.

0.0 Time. Weather and Announce- ments.

His death in July 1014 at the com- paratively early age of fty-five- years was truly lamented, and the funeral service held in his memory 8.03 Studio-Luba Shaftain of the was attended by thousands of the Colony's citizens of every race and religious belief.

The Governor, Sir Francis Henry May, in a speech in the Legislative Council on July 30, made a valedic

Cold Sausages. Prawns, Preserved Eggs, tory speech which may be taken as an encomium of the greatness and public spirit of Sir Kol

Livers. &c., &c. &c.

Fruits

Preserved Apples. Citrons. Tientals Pears, Painegranates, Carambolax. Greengages Pineapples. &c. &c., &c.

Pastry

1

Sweet Lotus Soup. Almond Custard. Rice. &c. &c., &c. Liquors Champagne (Krug.). Claret. Orange Wine. Rose Dhu." "Optimus" Wine. Pear Wine,

During the progress of the stinner, Use degrees of M., and C.M. from India and intended to complete which was conducted in the glamor- With these educational qualifications, their homeward journey via America, ous manner of the East, a company he became a member of the Royal Their brief stay in the Colony was of Chinese actors performed a num-

marked with

of her manifestation of every College of Surgeons.

of sketches or excerpta from uy festive Upon his return to the Colony in

and the some of the more popular plays for atmosphere and 1882 with the intention of practising Illumination of the streets and public the amusement and entertainment of

These sketches, bulidings in commemoration of the the guests. Th

as those his found medicine, he

are acquainted with the In- countrymen, largely unprepared for occasion was on a scale which was who

ceremonial the reception of western methods considered at that time on the nemetricacles of Chinese

the Aesculaplan

and of Invish embellishment. The various tom may realise, were designed to he tried

racial communities of the island vled convey to the distinguished visitors 19 best with each other in plans for the the most

compliments- disappointed;

fracious entertainment of the royal couple, concealed, however, in the guise of a ho placed his fees at

entire but it remained for the Chinese re-thesplan production, mum-$20 family through all their illnesses and sidents under the leadership of Sir for an indeterminate period. A few Kal to act as hosts at a banquet riven of his friends gave him the money, in the traditional style of oldi China. Telegraph of April 2,

of

although was

care

ut,

even

the

for

an

cus-

"We have followed him to the grave with sorrow, we cherish his memory with respect, we treasure with admiration the example lie has set to us all of devotion to public duty. Indeed, of Sir Kal Ho-kal, it can be sald most fitting- ty: Here was л man who was truly ↑ frlend of the human race."++

U.S. Silent On Shanghai Development

"Extrality" Rights May Be Infringed

of

Plano.

Two Songs Without Words -(Mendelssohn); 2. Mazurka-(Chopin); Polish Song (Chopin); 3. English Dance (York Bowen): 4. Humoreske (Rachmaninoff); (Tschaikowsky).

December

Op.

8.25 Leopold Stokowski and the Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra,

Danse Macabre (Saint-Saens, 40); Samson And Delilah-Bacchanale (Saint-Saens): Damnation Of Faust Rakuczy March (Berlioz, Op. 24); Blue Danube Waltz (Johann Strauss): Tales From The Vienna Woods (Johann Strauss).

5.0 London Relay-World Affairs', A talk by J. L. Brierly, o.D., Chichele Professor of International Law, Oxford.

9.15 Milliary Band Music.

Le Reve Passe (Krier and Helmer); Oficer Of The Day (Hall); Grenadier Du Caucase (Meister); Entry Of The Gladiators (Fuelk) ... Massed Bands Df

the Northern Command cond, by Bandmaster R. C. Hanney. A Way- side Sanctuary-Idyll (Gordon Mac- kenzle): Minstrel Memories (arr. W. Rimmer) Grand Mussed Brass Bands at the Leicester Brass Band Festival, 1936. Cond, by C. A. Anderson.

9.30 London Relay The News 9.50 Variety Programme.

Plano Four Aces' Suite (Billy Mayerl)-1, Ace of Clubs,

but they never took advantage of his The Hongkon the occasion in festoons of Chinese lanterns, the courts, to which foreigners would be Waltzes.

services. Indeed, it is stated that 1890, described

whenever there was sickness,

his following words:

"Last compatriots' frequently came for con- sultations, but on

the practical side, never sought to have him prescribe remedies for the corporeal welfare Con- of themselves or familles. sequently, on account of this dis- couraging reception of his medical ability, Sir Kal embarked upon the practice of law.

CHINESE SPOKESMAN

Wos

the

It was as a barrister that he until

}x}# the time of

passing. acknowledged spokesman and men- tor of

hia tellow

countrymen. under of that

The colonial Government

the administration

able

gubernatorial triumvirate Sir George

Ferguson Bowen; Sir William

Vocux and Sir

Des

William Robinson,

company

of

actors

Ace of Diamonds; 3, Ace of Hearts; 4, Ace Rale Da Costa. Humor- of Spades. ous-John Henry's Gliost Washington, Dec. 28.

.. John If we are to believe contemporary

Further press reports that the Henry assisted by Gladys Horridge.

Institution

military Orchestra Ballroom Memories Japanese Counts, the gala banquet was car- ried out with great celot, and the

Debroy Somers Bund. Chinese Comedian-Put It Down; The Old ous subjected in the occupied in gorgeous

Orchestra poneply, the merchants of the Chin-nrens, conflicted with American and Oak Tree... Max Miller. night the Duke and

ese community in their silken robes, other nations extraterritorial rights, Have You Anything On To-night, Duchess of Connaught were enter the European guests in evening wear,

have aroused continued interest in Matilda Darling? Le Touquet (Dame- rell-Clifton-Evans). Billy Cotton lained by the Chinese community the swiftly gliding lackeya luden with the State Department. Mr. Cordell Hull. at the Ko-shing Theatre, which trays of exotic food, and the amiable

Secretary of and is Band. Laughing Record- had been specially and most

State, told press representatives to-Die Missgluckte Jugendzeit Orches- laborately prepared for the pur-geniality of Sir Kal-oil these musi day that his advisers were gathering tra-At Dawning, The Land Of The

have contributed to render the by pose

11 influential and

memorable one

the full fuels regarding the matter, Sky Blue Water (Cadman); Allee ihoroughly representative

of the but they had not yet assembled Blue Gown (Tierney, McCarthy)*** Comccasion a

Duke and Duchess' tour,

Guy Lombardo and His Royal mitter, presided over by the Hon.

enough information to express Canadians, Vocal-Love's Last Word. Ito Kal. Most of the leading re-

OFFICIAL TRIBUTES opinion on the merits of the situation. Is Spoken (Bixlo); Out In The Cold, Sie Kai was a man of an excep- |-Reuter, sidents of the Colony had been

Cold Snow (ilm 'Love, life and lanite to meet the distinguished tional public spirit, and in addition

Gracle Fields. Dance visitors, a a number

Laughter) of naval and to serving upon the Legislative

Orchestras Nora Tango; military officers also being present. Council, was a Justice of Peace for

Tango Loneliness

. George The arrangements were complete

iwenty-six years, ungrudging-

Boulanger & His Orchestrn, Pugan to serving the

Love Song-Fox-Trot; It Happened Down In Dixieland-Fox-Troi Teddy Foster and His Kings Of Swing.

11.0 Close down.

in every detail, and the scene in ly giving his tune

the brilliantly lighted theatre was common interests of the people of the Colony. It may be said that he hind the distinction of serving upon

one to be long remembered?”

REMARKABLE "SPREAD”.

reat leader of the Chinese com- "spread" may

recognised him as the pre- The hilt of fare of that remarkable almost every public board constituted

in Hongkong for approximately 25

bo os interesting to years. munity, and often sought his advice readers of to-day as it was to those In order to better understand the of forty years ago. During the now. It was, however, na'n member of psychology and legislative require-half-forgotten days of the "gay nine- the Legislative Council that he was * "ments of the people, who then, as ties," the dinner was widely com- able to necomplish so much of value now, comprised over 80 per cent, mented upon by the Press on necount for his compatriots. In fact, upon of the Colony's population. Thus we of its "bounteous and sumptuous his resignation from that body, the find Sir, Kat oorly occupying posts of elegance." Indeed, how well the then Governor, Sir Francis fenry prominence in the local community, guests, fared may be gathered from May, voiced the following tributes: being appointed firstly'as a member the appended menu: -

"Sir Kai lo-kat has rendered emclient

Italian On Ocean Hop For Record

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In an attempt to break. Ha distance record in a straight line night to Italian nirman, Bignor Stopanal, left Cadlu í 12.50 p.m. heading for Buenos Aires.

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on

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December 16 on the first of a by arries of Algkia · ordered Signor Benito Mussolini with a view to the Instilation of an air service between Italy and Latin- America, but he had to make a forced landing off the Algerian comat owing to bad weather,——

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