1940-12-24 — Page 19

Christmas Donations To War Fund

was

A total of 13,310,484.75

reached senerday by the War Fund insugurated by the 8. C. M. Fost, Lid, with the

following donations:

"Dinah and tac".、 Str. and Mrs 1. Johannessen clo

gileu of Christmas Cardej Cheung Fat Shipping and Trons-

porting Co.

$400

100

100

*Tho Hun. hot and Mrs C. G. Defe

due · tin lieu of Christmas - Carda)

30 14.6

1,500

Tye & Co., Shrapnel Blox ... Mr M, Neinazee (second dona. G. P Murphy (in ileu of

Christmas Carox)

Polte

Recreation Club Shrapnel Box Curd

Bowl Brich-pation)

VI.K.F.C.

Sale of Calendars (lied tot)

Treasury rannel Box"

week ended 21.13.40)

Manslaughter Charge

Five Traffic Deaths The death of five Chinese was the subject of a case this morning when Tang Sang, 30, of 182, Sol Yeunit Chol Street, second floor, of Ma Me- ha Village, British Territory, was charted before Mr S. F. Balfour t the Court of the District Office South this morning with manslaughter.

Tuesday,

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

Names Of Second LETTERS

People's Council.

National Government

CHUNGKING, Dre. 24 (Central- Nows),The complete Hal of the 240 councillors of the Second People's Council was announced yesterday by the National Government.

Ninety were chosen from among those who have served för more than three years in any goverment organ, public body or private institute any of the provinces or municipalities of the directly under the control Exceulive Yuan.

+

Defendant was the driver of motor bus. He was charged with unlawfully killing La Sang Ho Ka, Lau Po, Lau Mo and Wong Chuen un December 10, at Castle Peak

Six were chosen from nmong those Rond. Defendant was also charged with driving without due care and who have served for three years in caution on the same date and place. government organs, public bodice, or of the private institutions in Mongolla or Sub-Inspector Brittain,

Tibet or who are authorities on the Kowloon Traffic Department, asked

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of social conditions This Worship for one week's the Mongolia or Tibet. Six were chosta Band the transfer of the case from among those who have resided

Kowloon Magistracy, Brittain said that all the witnesses were from the overseas for more than three years New Territories and it would be more or are authorities on the problems convenient to hold the case in Kow-of overseas Chinese; and 138 were 7.00 Joon. A remand of one week with chosen from among those who have balt at $500 and transfer of the served for snore than three years

representative case to the Kowloon Magistracy was in

cultural economie bodies or have been long arnated.

devoted to activities contributory lo national welfare.

412

20

for

02.35

8.41

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Mid W. Buckwell. (In lieu of

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Colfected in

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Cücktalt Bar, Pen-

Insula Hotel ...................................

"Rockdene Llam" (fourth dona-

tian)

The Fatheade

Mr and Mrs R. Robertson (second

donailon)

Cheers Club (old 'tine, ele

"James Idea nt the

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150

pics) ...

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139% A**** Hongkong C.B.C.C-Staypals v. Seritaways (secund îunallon)

Hongkong

Box....

CH.C.C—Shrapnel

Wayfoon Mess Christions Party

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Anonymouя

Miss S. P. Button (aceond dong-

lion) +

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With the sale of competition tic- kets, programmes, advertisements) and donations a total of $3,542.20 was

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Music Hall 1940

To the Editor,

December 24, 1940.

Chinese Gift To Roosevelt

Picture Of 100 Birds The "Hongkong Telegraph.”

CHUNGKING, Dec. 24 (Central Sir, I am writing on behalf of the News).-To congratulate President Committee and Members of The Roosevelt on his third term, Professor Garrison Concert Party to ask you Chang Shu-chl of the Arts Depart- if you would be so kind as to publishment of the National Central Univer- in your Correspondence Column our thanks to all those members of the

sily, has a beautifully embroidered of a Hundred Birds" for Public who supported our show

Chief on to the U. S. "Music Hall 1940" at the China Fleet Executive. Club Theatre,

In a brief ceremony. yesterday the Ambassador to China, Mr. Nelson T. was handed to the American picture Johnson. More than 100 people were prevent, prominent among them being Sir Archibald Ambassador to Chini. Dr H. H. Kung, ld Clark Kerr, British Vice-President uf 1);e Executive Yuan, Dr Wang Still-chich, Minister of Publicity and Dr Wang Chun-hui, Minister of Foreign Affairs. States by air mall.

The gift will be sent to the United

Their valuable support enabled us to send H.K. $1,500 to the Bomber Fund and H.K. $500 to the B.W.OF.

if you

R. E. T. Sr. Jonx,

Captain, Hon. Sec., The Garrison Concert Party.

Invitation to Seafarers Sir, I should be glad would allow me to extend through your newspaper a very hearty invita- tion to Seafarers to attend the Christmas Dinner and entertainment at the Sallors Home and Seamen's Institute on Christmas day at 7 p.m. the Men of the Royal Navy and Merchant Navy will be equally wel- come.

Fisheries Pact Difficulties

TOKYO, Dec. 23 (Reuter).- I would like also to thank those people who have contributed to the It is understood from oficial cast to our Christmas festivities, and sources that. negotiations be- also the following firms, inost of tween Japan and Soviet Russia which have sent gifts in kind.-

for a fisheries agreement are Messrs B.A.T., A.. 5.

Watson Shewan Tomes, Jardine meeting with difficulties. Nestles, Harry Wicking, Wh Powell, Calubeck Macgregor, Kelly and Walsh. Davie Bong, John Hutchison, Mr Lamb (B, and S.), Loxley's. most grateful.

For this seasonable help we are

CYRIL BROWN.

Chaplain.

Prominent Members received. The expenses were

Prominent among the councilors 11.60 $1,412.70. The total proceeds of

$2,129.41 will be added to the funds Chang i-lin, Chu Fu-chieng, Melch 1,403

of the

Shun Chun Rural Welfare wangeli, Li Hsien-ken. Hu Yo-yil Centre to give aid to the farmers You Wang Chichen, Chen

Yu-kuang from China to assist them in earning i

Tao Meng-ho, Tao Pel- a living in the New Territories where thuan, Chen Shih-chuan, Chang Pa

Yank

Chen-sheng, Kah-kee, they have sought refuge.

Besides expressing deep apprecia-Yang Jui-liu, Carson Chang. Kan

Chow Ping-lin, Tho Itsing-chih tion for the support of the cause by Chielt-ho, Huang Yen-pei, W. W. all those who attended the Ball Yen, Chin Pang-hsien,

Chien Jui- thereby helped to make it a success, the Clinicman, Mr Percy Chen, and sheng, Tow Tao-fen, Alfred Sao-ke the Excentive Committee wish par- Sze. Chiang Tung-hsun, Shen Chun- Organisation Fund, ticularly to thanit the ladies of the ju, Y. M. Chien, Chen Shao-yu, Han Chung-chl Cheng Hsi- L-wu, L Hongkong Branch, acknowledgen

Prof. and Mrs L. 1. Shore (in

lieu of Christian Cards; Gratiam Langley, Tony and Terry

Pennell (Prun ner Christo Stocking]

Mr G. J. P. Carey (In Neu of

Christmas Cards)

Cant and Afr L, N, Beer in lieu

of Chrisbnan Carida)

"Christmas Cards""

WAR ORGANISATION

The Britt Wor

following donations

Previously Aknowledged

10

10

4 2 89

A.R.P. Inspection

Sir, I would very much appre-

my

For this reason the Japanese hope of replacing the temporary treaty before its expiration on December 31 is said to be receding. negotiations, are not even for a per- It is also learned that the present

imanent part ns provided in present modus vivendi but only for an extension of the existing arrange- ment.

STOCK MARKET REPORT

The Ball Committee who took part in the meng, Chang Chung-fut, Tso Hsun-einte it if you would perait mo to

organization. 1100 and They were: Clairman, Florence Lasheng.

Shih-chao monthly), 10: Vance in Blair Shu-fon fee-Chairmen, Mrs Marc Con 2: Tzu - General Mag Tse-tung, Lin express through your counting $23; 1 E N. Ryan, $100 Lum Punic-, Mrs Li Tre-long, Mrs T. H. Chau; Yen. Liang, Shih-chilt, Fu Sst-pien, grateful thanks to both the large and Ive nuntity), 320: Ananymous, Sto: Mira Phyllis Corrupt 11 & WA Le Wen-kan, Chung Wing-kwong firms in the Colony who per Forbes nonthly). $25; Davies, Brooke Chan, Mrs Harry Ching, Pars I. Corra; Po-sheng, Linng Shu-ming, Llu Cheh Parade on the occasion of the Inspec- Summary, issued yesterday says:

Brooke Ruitonjee; Publicity Committee, Mrs Vie Klang Yung, Wang Yun-wu, Chenmitted their Wardens to attend the

Paul Yu Pin. Aw Beon-haw, Chang ping. Tung Kuan-hsien, und Hsiao 1- Cbl-chun, Wang Hsiao-Ini, Kiang I-

shop.

M.M. Drake (monthly),

Borrop, Mit 14. S. Mok. D.

women.

Governor on Saturday, 21st instant. Hon by His Excellency the Acting

Their hearty co-operation played no small part in a very successful afternoon,

A. H. S. STEELE-PERKING, Director of Air Raid Precautions.

and Gran monthly), $10: Anonymous Ticket Committee. Mrs Auyang Manly #; QAIM.NS. Mess (monthly), #15: M. Q, Carruiters (nonthly), $10; .-W. Mr M. À. da Silva, Mrs Fung Kwok-wa. Hume (monthly), 10; Garrison Concert M. Mrs am Ming-fan, Mire D'Almada Miss Naylor. Mes Lau Tak-pu. Miss Sue Party pruceeds frein "Music Hall 1940," $500 Sale of Postal Labels, $10.80; Role Atte J. M. Tan, Mrs Vaswani, Mis, Borothy stemedies, Mrs K. 9. 16, Atra Melvant, of one CSS. Badge per Mrs W. Park,

1: Hazaar held at the St. Paula Girise. Men U Bze-wing. Mrs George Lee;

Fifteen councillors are | Programine Comtoilée, Mrs Sylvia Chay, College per Dr Katle Won $501 The In Alma 16o, Miss Anry Chan, Mid They are Wu Chili-mel, Lo Heng, H.K.V.D., Nursin Detachment-pro- ceeds of the Revue Pure and Simple Bells Mo.. Misa Lily Chan, Miss Jean Ma, Shih Liang, Tao Isuan, Wu Yi-fang, at the llcirna May Institute on November Miss Helen Tang, Mira Lorus Mok; Enter Chang Sine-mel, Wang Li-ming, Liu tainment Cominittee, Mira Pergy Chen, x; D. C. Edmondston munthly). Miss Dora Chow. Mrs Paulme Yee, Miss Heng-ching, Liang Chao, Chen Yi-Let Us Get On With It 80; Rev. and Mr Broadlost (monthly Gloria Yee, Miss Emity Ko, Miss Elsie yun. Tseng Pan-sun, Chlen Yung-hu 15: V. lat. $50; Anonymous, $25; total. Wong. 3619.080.87.

Grateful thanks are also expressed Yun-chang, Chang Wel-chen, and The 3. C. M. Pest han received

Halek Ping-hala. following donations to the Britishs war for donations from the

following: "Guernseyinan" $10.

ILE. Lieut-Gen. E. F. Norton, the Organisation Pind—“Lout. Bet", $10: Acting Governor, the Hon. Mr N. L.

In Aid of Charity

Smith, the Hon. Sir Robert Kotewall. A total of 580 tickets were sold by the Hon. Mr M. K. Lo, Mr T, N. the energette Committee of ladies Chau, Mr W J. Fulker, Mr M. K. under the Chairmanship of Mrs LLurn, Me Fung Ping-fan, and to Mrs Shu-fan for the Charity Bali in aid Violet Chen, The Sincere Company, of Refugee Farmers which was held and China Products Company for the at the Peninsula Hotel last month. gift of prizes for the competition.

GIFT

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ные

CHUNGKING, Dec. 23 (Central News) -Mr It. Tagore, the famous Indian poet, telegraphed his greetings. te Generalisstino Chiang Kai-shek. He said that he is confident of China's

The_leading_article of the "Hong- kong Telegraph" on the 21st instant was beaded as above, and concluded as follows: Hongkong has a part to play in helping to win this war. Let us get on with "

This article was obviously writtes in the hopes of discouraging any further comment upon the evacun-

victory which will mean a guranteen, but in my opinion there is still plenty which should be discussed it Hongkong is to play its part in help ing to win the war.

Jur world peace.

Luggestions

and

The last day to fill all the empty spaces on your gift list Wing On's is the most con- venient place for all last minute gifts! So plan to spend to-day at this complete Christmas store, wrap your gifts to-night and then settle back for a real joyous Christmas!

1. Are they go-about-ers? Wing On's luggage will solve the gift problem for you! Trunks, fitted cases, bags and a complete selection of airplane luggage are but a few we would like to suggest.

2. Why not give a pair of gloves to match her, bag? You'll find a pair for her every taste in this great selection.; There is every shade in almost every material-suedes, crepes, kids, fabrics,

3. Bright Christmas candles will reflect the cheery gleam of the finest of all gifts when you select sterling from Wing On's. This life-long gift. outlasts all others to win life-long friends for the person who selects it! Canteen sets. cocktail shakers, salad -serving sets, pastry sets, toast racks are but a few to be mentioned,

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Storo opon until 11 P.M.

Hongkong's best help would b financial help, and yet it uppears that Hongkong's reserve is being wasted, only to cause hard feelings, heart- nches, misery and poverty.. Income Tax and Business Profits Tax have. been introduced in order to swell the revenue to meet the wartime de- munds, but this end seems to have

been already defented by short- sighted pulley, when we take the

following points into consideration.

The forming of an entirely new Department to handle the Incorne Tax hag ng “doubt "made "the"actual" neu returns look sick. The evacuation costs have no doubt absorbed the balance"What helpful War

Elfori!"

The Business Profits Tax has like- wise been killed at the roots. How is it possible to expect this Tax to yield a fruitful revenue after having forced the main spending power to leave the Colony?

With

the

the

Hongkong Stock Exchange Ofelol

approaching holiday season a smaller volume of business was recorded, with a steady uintier- tune prevulling.

Buyers

Bank of East Asia $74 Union Ins. $400

H.K. Fire Ins, $157.50 Wharves $03

Providents $5.70

Intels $3.65

Star

$33.00

7.30

Ferries

$61 Yaumatl Ferries $24. Electrics "N" $39.75 Sandakan Lights $11.30 Rupes $7.05

Watson! $10.50 Entertainments $7

Constructions "O" $1.60

Sellers

Wharves $05 Hotels $3.75 Trains $10

Dairy Farms $19.25 Watsons $10.73 Vibro Piling $7.70

Sales

H.K. Govt. 4% Loan $97.50 Providents $5.70

Hotels $3.65

Trains $17.00 Cements $18.50 Watson $10.50.

Rev. J. R. Higgs Going On Leave

The parishioners of St. Andrew's Church are to lose the services of their vicar, the Rev. J. R. Higgs, for few months as from early January. Mr Higgs is taking leave in the new year. He Is

going to Australia and expects to return to Hongkong after a few months.

Many small firms have been forced to close their doors, many large Arms are just managing to carry their

In his absence his church work will overhead charges, and many morach. of the

be carried on by the Rev. H. Witten- Arms are working at a loss, trying to Society, who has been seconded by Church Missionary hold out until this evacuation farce is called off.

the Seelely to Hongkong for

It will indeed be interesting to see purpose. how much help Hongkong can give fiom this

Keeping

Two Homes Reverting to the Income Tax, we must bear in mind that as a result of the evacuation, many men have been galled upon to keep two homes, and In some cases three,

With this extra expense added to the loss of profits caused through the Jack of business, how does the Taxa- tion Department hope to fare. next

under the impression that the tax-

FOR THE 1 MAN

IN 7 WHO SHAVES

EVERY DAY

year? Surely they are not labouring A Special Shave Cream-It's ayer will readily contribute to the¦ Not a Soap, Needs No Brush! revenue after having had the ex- penses, hardships, and misery of the evacuation forced upon them. I wonder!

Furthermore, the victims of the evacuation who have little left to cheer them except for their occasional drinks, have already had the cost of these increased, and it is now rumoured that they are sifil'again to be penalised by a further increase of duties.

Few men's spending power can be termed unlimited, it must there- fore mean that the unfortunates must again be victimised, and forego their drinks, which will result in a decrease instead of the apparently anticipated Increase in revenue, also a decrease in sales, thus again affecting the Business Profits Tax revenue.

taling the foregoing points Afier Into consideration, I cannot see how Hongkong is

ever going to be any help towards the successful prosecu tion of the war,

Perhaps these points could be care. fully studied and something done to speedily reinstate the Colony to its pre-evacuation stato, and then Hong- kong will soon be in a position to play its part, so "Let us go to it!"

"DIRGUSTED,"

Berlin Casualties

BERLIN, Dec. 23 (UP)-Informed German circles state that the number of deaths caused by the RAF, rald Inst Friday night on Berlin was 30.

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Your Rendezvous for the Xmas and New Year Holidays

Announcing

Extension till 2 a.m. on

December 24, 25, 26 and 28

Extension till 3 a.m. on Dec..

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SPECIAL DINNER AND DANCE Cover Charge $5 each. COVER CHARGE FOR NON-DINERS. . . $1 each.

GALA NIGHTS

Dec. 24 and 31.

"Streamers, Confetti and Fun Galore”

DANCE PROGRAMMES ARRANGED BY THE

POPULAR CHANTECLER DUO. ́* ALSO MISS VALIYA, PIANO ACCORDIONISTE, AND STEVE MORINY AND HIS BANJO IN CATCHY AIRS. AND POPULAR MELODIES.

Tables may be booked in advanco. Tel. 50021

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