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On February 13, 2002, we met at James Koo's apartment for the Lunar New Year Celebration. Five months later, we joined again; but James has moved one level up. Prime location indeed: a waterway distance from HK Convention Centre as well as facing the barge from launching the fireworks. We had a magnificent view of the display.

The gala evening was followed by a buffet. Our host, James, was delighted at the assortment of dishes plus the sampling of his good collection of wine. The misses did all the tidying up as a compliment to Madam Koo's kindness of providing a wonderful meeting place to the Lighters.

News Flash:
1. President W.T. Pang (B18) appreciated very much of the flood of reply slips from the Lighters as shown in the HK Pui Ching Alumni Journal.
2. Special issue of Pui Ching Title dispute.
3. The tour to China for the Reunion already filled the first coach. A second coach will be arranged as more Lighters turn up for the Event.
4. Kwok Geeyin (A23) is in HK. The colourful display certainly gave him a charming impression of the Victor Harbour. Being a Texan for over 40 years, he told us the best way to cook steak and brisket. Charcoal grilled fillet steak was the main course in President Jiang Zemin gala dinner when he visited Hong Kong on June 30, 2002.
5. Mr. Tse Shun-Kai (C 10) has been appointed as the Shunde City Council adviser in Guangdong Province. He holds seminar for the City's town planners. The innovative ideas put forward by the middle age cadres deeply impressed Mr. Tse. He retired from civil service in April. During his long year of services, he found that the smooth relationship in the civil service is a blessing to the success of the Administration.
6. On July 1, 2002, President Jiang Zemin endorsed the 5th SAR Government. The President appealed to the senor officials of HK that they should conscientiously submit to and support the leadership of Mr.Tung Chee- Wah ,the Chief Executive, work with one heart and strive to achieve fresh success.
7. By all means, the Lighters are always at "It Sim & It E" 一心一意 for the well-being of the Class of 1959 as evidenced by the good responses to major jubilees: 25, 35, 40 etc. It goes without saying conscience. Lighters will carry on this spirit whole-heartedly.