Bulletin Number One 1987

Naming o f the Sir Ph ilip Haddon-Cave Sports Field (F rom le ft) D r. Ma L in , Mr. & Mrs. Francis Haddon-Cave, D r. Q. W. Lee, and a student representative The University Sports Field, newly surfaced w ith an all-weather track, has been renamed the ‘Sir Philip Haddon-Cave Sports Field' as atribute to Hong Kong's former Chief Secretary, Sir Philip Haddon-Cave, for his more than two decades o f distinguished public service since 1962. A t a brief ceremony held on 15th January, Mr. Francis Haddon-Cave, son o f Sir Philip, unveiled the commemorative plaque for the sports field. Among the seventy guests attending the ceremony were donors o f the Sir Philip Haddon-Cave Fund, which was set up at the University on Sir Philip's retirement in 1985. They were all well-wishing individuals and corporations who wished to show their respect and admiration for an outstanding man for his most dedi cated service to Hong Kong. The principal o f the Fund, exceeding HK$2.6 m illion, is being endowed and the income derived w ill be used for research p urposes. Part o f it w ill be for studies in geriatric medicine, in compliance w ith Sir Philip's wish. Address by Dr. Ma Lin Mr. Haddon-Cave ， Dr. Lee, ladies and gentlemen ， In the seventies and early eighties, Hong Kong sailed through a period o f economic turbulences, but has emerged as a centre o f finance, industry and commerce, to the wonder o f the world. Sir Philip Haddon-Cave, as Financial Secretary from 1971-81 ， and Chief Secretary from 1981-85 ， played a decisive role in this important stage o f development in Hong Kong. Himself a creative economist, he steered Hong Kong's economy w ith skill and foresight. It was w ith him at the wand, and combining the efforts o f an efficient government and an industrious people that contributed to making Hong Kong a success story. On Sir Philip's retirement in 1985 ， his friends felt that something should be done to commemorate his distinguished service to Hong Kong and to show their respect and admiration for an outstanding man. They decided that the Sir Philip Haddon-Cave Fund for research should be established at The Chinese University o f Hong Kong and together they con tributed a total o f $2.63 m illion. On behalf o f the University, I offer to all donors to the fund our sin cere gratitude for their generous support. As a tribute to Sir Philip, and w ith his kind consent, we are naming the University Sports Field after him. This Sports Field has been completely renovated and w ith an all-weather track, is now one o f the best o f its kind in the territory. It is our hon our and great pleasure that Mr. Francis Haddon-Cave, Sir Philip's son, has today come to unveil the com memorative plaque. I want also to thank our guests most warmly for your presence on this happy occasion. NEWS 7