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HONG KONG URBAN COUNCIL

ADDRESS BY CHAIRMAN.

Ladies and gentlemen, the meeting is called to order.

Before taking the first item on today's Agenda, I am sure that you would wish me to welcome back Mr. LOBO and, in his absence, Mr. BERNACCHI, on their return to Hong Kong from leave. I also welcome Dr. WYILE back after his illness, from which we hope he is now fully recovered.

MINUTES.

The minutes of the meeting held on 3rd September, 1968 were confirmed.

PAPER.

The Chairman laid upon the table the following paper:-

Report on the work of the Urban Council and Urban Services Department for the month of August, 1968.

DR. BELL: Mr. Chairman, may I thank you for having had the totals of the Ward cases included in the Report this time. It seems that the Urban Councillors have been doing quite a considerable amount of work in the Wards, and that quite a lot of people have been making use of the Wards for help with their problems.

(Mr. B. A. BERNACCHI arrived at this point).

QUESTIONS.

(1) MR. H. CHEONG-LEEN asked the following question:

Would the Chairman of the Recreation and Amenities Select Committee agree to consider whether or not his Committee could promote certain Chinese traditional games and arts, such as Chinese Chess and Shadow boxing? Would the Select Committee also consider sponsoring contests and awards for such traditional games and arts?

MR. A. de O. SALES, CHAIRMAN OF THE RECREATION AND AMENITIES SELECT COMMITTEE, replied as follows:-

Sir, this question concerns the possible promotion by the Urban Council of traditional Chinese games and arts.

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No Member of that Select Committee would accept a suggestion that an imaginative parks administration should confine itself to the mere provision of facilities for play. The Committee has, indeed, in recent months, demonstrated its determination to interpret its responsibilities in the widest possible way and has made a vigorous start towards ensuring that Hong Kong's beaches and its public parks and playgrounds are used to the best possible advantage. The efforts of the recreation section of the Urban Services Department since it was formed in April have attracted a most enthusiastic response. By common consent the experiment has been worthwhile and it is agreed that its programmes should now be established as a firm and expanding feature of this Council's work. Sir, the summer is drawing to a close. It is time now to review what we have done and to acknowledge any shortcomings, the causes of which must be removed. It is time, above all, to clarify our aims to determine the direction of our future efforts, and to ensure that we obtain the staff necessary to achieve our goals. In the next meeting of the Recreation and Amenities Select Committee it is intended to do so, just as it is our practice to review in turn the various aspects of our work. The department has been asked to prepare a detailed report on the progress made to date and to indicate those areas where expansion would be most beneficial. I anticipate, Sir, that recommendations to continue with open-air dances, Cantonese operas, "Let's get together" variety shows, swimming parties, and other activities which have this year proved successful will be made. Throughout the coming winter months I expect, too, to receive proposals for activities so that a detailed programme may be drawn up for next year. In this context, Mr. Chairman, the Select Committee will no doubt ask the department to examine Mr. Hilton CHEONG-LEEN's proposals. I can see no reason why this Council should not promote and sponsor various traditional Chinese games and arts and I am confident that contests in Chinese chess and shadow boxing will feature in the programme for 1969 when it is finally agreed.

MR. CHEONG-LEEN:-Mr. Chairman, may I through you, thank Mr. SALES for his co-operative and long reply.

MR. SALES: Mr. Chairman, I must again express my appreciation to Mr. CHEONG-LEEN for the opportunity given to me for a bit of propaganda. (Laughter).

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Page 105 of 243 188 HONG KONG URBAN COUNCIL ADDRESS BY CHAIRMAN. Ladies and gentlemen, the meeting is called to order. Before taking the first item on today's Agenda, I am sure that you would wish me to welcome back Mr. LOBO and, in his absence, Mr. BERNACCHI, on their return to Hong Kong from leave. I also welcome Dr. WYILE back after his illness, from which we hope he is now fully recovered. MINUTES. The minutes of the meeting held on 3rd September, 1968 were confirmed. PAPER. The Chairman laid upon the table the following paper:- Report on the work of the Urban Council and Urban Services Department for the month of August, 1968. DR. BELL: Mr. Chairman, may I thank you for having had the totals of the Ward cases included in the Report this time. It seems that the Urban Councillors have been doing quite a considerable amount of work in the Wards, and that quite a lot of people have been making use of the Wards for help with their problems. (Mr. B. A. BERNACCHI arrived at this point). QUESTIONS. (1) MR. H. CHEONG-LEEN asked the following question: Would the Chairman of the Recreation and Amenities Select Committee agree to consider whether or not his Committee could promote certain Chinese traditional games and arts, such as Chinese Chess and Shadow boxing? Would the Select Committee also consider sponsoring contests and awards for such traditional games and arts? MR. A. de O. SALES, CHAIRMAN OF THE RECREATION AND AMENITIES SELECT COMMITTEE, replied as follows:- Sir, this question concerns the possible promotion by the Urban Council of traditional Chinese games and arts. HONG KONG URBAN COUNCIL 189 No Member of that Select Committee would accept a suggestion that an imaginative parks administration should confine itself to the mere provision of facilities for play. The Committee has, indeed, in recent months, demonstrated its determination to interpret its responsibilities in the widest possible way and has made a vigorous start towards ensuring that Hong Kong's beaches and its public parks and playgrounds are used to the best possible advantage. The efforts of the recreation section of the Urban Services Department since it was formed in April have attracted a most enthusiastic response. By common consent the experiment has been worthwhile and it is agreed that its programmes should now be established as a firm and expanding feature of this Council's work. Sir, the summer is drawing to a close. It is time now to review what we have done and to acknowledge any shortcomings, the causes of which must be removed. It is time, above all, to clarify our aims to determine the direction of our future efforts, and to ensure that we obtain the staff necessary to achieve our goals. In the next meeting of the Recreation and Amenities Select Committee it is intended to do so, just as it is our practice to review in turn the various aspects of our work. The department has been asked to prepare a detailed report on the progress made to date and to indicate those areas where expansion would be most beneficial. I anticipate, Sir, that recommendations to continue with open-air dances, Cantonese operas, "Let's get together" variety shows, swimming parties, and other activities which have this year proved successful will be made. Throughout the coming winter months I expect, too, to receive proposals for activities so that a detailed programme may be drawn up for next year. In this context, Mr. Chairman, the Select Committee will no doubt ask the department to examine Mr. Hilton CHEONG-LEEN's proposals. I can see no reason why this Council should not promote and sponsor various traditional Chinese games and arts and I am confident that contests in Chinese chess and shadow boxing will feature in the programme for 1969 when it is finally agreed. MR. CHEONG-LEEN:-Mr. Chairman, may I through you, thank Mr. SALES for his co-operative and long reply. MR. SALES: Mr. Chairman, I must again express my appreciation to Mr. CHEONG-LEEN for the opportunity given to me for a bit of propaganda. (Laughter). Page 105 Page 106 Page 106 of 243

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Page 105 of 243 Page 105 of 243 188 HONG KONG URBAN COUNCIL ADDRESS BY CHAIRMAN. Ladies and gentlemen, the meeting is called to order. Before taking the first item on today's Agenda, I am sure that you would wish me to welcome back Mr. LOBO and, in his absence, Mr. BERNACCHI, on their return to Hong Kong from leave. I also welcome Dr. WYILE back after his illness, from which we hope he is now fully recovered. MINUTES. The minutes of the meeting held on 3rd September, 1968 were confirmed. PAPER. The Chairman laid upon the table the following paper:- Report on the work of the Urban Council and Urban Services Department for the month of August, 1968. DR. BELL: Mr. Chairman, may I thank you for having had the totals of the Ward cases included in the Report this time. It seems that the Urban Councillors have been doing quite a considerable amount of work in the Wards, and that quite a lot of people have been making use of the Wards for help with their problems. (Mr. B. A. BERNACCHI arrived at this point). QUESTIONS. (1) MR. H. CHEONG-LEEN asked the following question: Would the Chairman of the Recreation and Amenities Select Committee agree to consider whether or not his Committee could promote certain Chinese traditional games and arts, such as Chinese Chess and Shadow boxing? Would the Select Committee also consider sponsoring contests and awards for such traditional games and arts? MR. A. de O. SALES, CHAIRMAN OF THE RECREATION AND AMENITIES SELECT COMMITTEE, replied as follows:- Sir, this question concerns the possible promotion by the Urban Council of traditional Chinese games and arts. My friend, Mr. Hilton CHEONG-LEEN, has happily afforded me another opportunity of stating publicly the intentions of the Recreation and Amenities Select Committee in the sphere of public entertainment. HONG KONG URBAN COUNCIL 189 No Member of that Select Committee would accept a sugges- tion that an imaginative parks administration should confine itself to the mere provision of facilities for play. The Committee has, indeed, in recent months, demon- strated its determination to interpret its responsibilities in the widest possible way and has made a vigorous start towards ensuring that Hong Kong's beaches and its public parks and playgrounds are used to the best possible advantage. The efforts of the recreation section of the Urban Services Department since it was formed in April have attracted a most enthusiastic response. By common consent the experiment has been worthwhile and it is agreed that its programmes should now be established as a firm and expanding feature of this Council's work. Sir, the summer is drawing to a close. It is time now to review what we have done and to acknowledge any short- comings, the causes of which must be removed. It is time, above all, to clarify our aims to determine the direc- tion of our future efforts, and to ensure that we obtain the staff necessary to achieve our goals. In the next meeting of the Recreation and Amenities Select Committee it is intended to do so, just as it is our practice to review in turn the various aspects of our work. The department has been asked to prepare a detailed report on the progress made to date and to indicate those areas where expansion would be most beneficial. I anticipate, Sir, that recom- mendations to continue with open-air dances, Cantonese operas, "Let's get together" variety shows, swimming parties, and other activities which have this year proved successful will be made. Throughout the coming winter months I expect, too, to receive proposals for activities so that a detailed programme may be drawn up for next year. In this context, Mr. Chairman, the Select Com- mittee will no doubt ask the department to examine Mr. Hilton CHEONG-LEEN's proposals. I can see no reason why this Council should not promote and sponsor various traditional Chinese games and arts and I am confident that contests in Chinese chess and shadow boxing will feature in the programme for 1969 when it is finally agreed. MR. CHEONG-LEEN:-Mr. Chairman, may I through you, thank Mr. SALES for his co-operative and long reply. MR. SALES: Mr. Chairman, I must again express my appreciation to Mr. CHEONG-LEEN for the opportunity given to me for a bit of prop- aganda. (Laughter). Page 105Page 106 Page 106 of 243

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HONG KONG URBAN COUNCIL

ADDRESS BY CHAIRMAN.

Ladies and gentlemen, the meeting is called to order.

MINUTES.

The minutes of the meeting held on 3rd September, 1968 were confirmed.

PAPER.

The Chairman laid upon the table the following paper:-

Report on the work of the Urban Council and Urban Services

Department for the month of August, 1968.

(Mr. B. A. BERNACCHI arrived at this point).

QUESTIONS.

(1) MR. H. CHEONG-LEEN asked the following question:

MR. A. de O. SALES, CHAIRMAN OF THE RECREATION AND AMENITIES SELECT COMMITTEE, replied as follows:-

Sir, this question concerns the possible promotion by the Urban

Council of traditional Chinese games and arts.

My friend, Mr. Hilton CHEONG-LEEN, has happily afforded me another opportunity of stating publicly the intentions of the Recreation and Amenities Select Committee in the sphere of public entertainment.

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No Member of that Select Committee would accept a sugges- tion that an imaginative parks administration should confine itself to the mere provision of facilities for play. The Committee has, indeed, in recent months, demon- strated its determination to interpret its responsibilities in the widest possible way and has made a vigorous start towards ensuring that Hong Kong's beaches and its public parks and playgrounds are used to the best possible advantage. The efforts of the recreation section of the Urban Services Department since it was formed in April have attracted a most enthusiastic response. By common consent the experiment has been worthwhile and it is agreed that its programmes should now be established as a firm and expanding feature of this Council's work. Sir, the summer is drawing to a close. It is time now to review what we have done and to acknowledge any short- comings, the causes of which must be removed. It is time, above all, to clarify our aims to determine the direc- tion of our future efforts, and to ensure that we obtain the staff necessary to achieve our goals. In the next meeting of the Recreation and Amenities Select Committee it is intended to do so, just as it is our practice to review in turn the various aspects of our work. The department has been asked to prepare a detailed report on the progress made to date and to indicate those areas where expansion would be most beneficial. I anticipate, Sir, that recom- mendations to continue with open-air dances, Cantonese operas, "Let's get together" variety shows, swimming parties, and other activities which have this year proved successful will be made. Throughout the coming winter months I expect, too, to receive proposals for activities so that a detailed programme may be drawn up for next year. In this context, Mr. Chairman, the Select Com- mittee will no doubt ask the department to examine Mr. Hilton CHEONG-LEEN's proposals. I can see no reason why this Council should not promote and sponsor various traditional Chinese games and arts and I am confident that contests in Chinese chess and shadow boxing will feature in the programme for 1969 when it is finally agreed.

MR. CHEONG-LEEN:-Mr. Chairman, may I through you, thank Mr. SALES for his co-operative and long reply.

MR. SALES: Mr. Chairman, I must again express my appreciation to Mr. CHEONG-LEEN for the opportunity given to me for a bit of prop- aganda. (Laughter).

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