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FORMAL WELCOME TO UNION CHURCH'S PASTOR
INTERESTING SPEECHES
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minister of Union Church, and ex- with a reference to the death of pressed the thanks of the Commit- Mrs. Hickling, a very dear friend, tee and members to Dr. S. M. to whom he wished to pay a Berry, the Secretary of the Con- tribute. He hoped her fine spirit *gregational Union of England and would be reflected in their own Wales, for the services he had so living and. In the way they faced willingly rendered in searching the the hard 'work that lay ahead.
Mr. Maconachie's Work The Rev. F. C. Young, new pas- country for a successor to Mr.
Referring to the departure of tor of the Union Church, Kennedy- Maconachie. road, and Mrs. Young, were inst The friends of Unlon Church Mr. Maconachle, Mr. Young sald evening welcomed in the Lecture were also greatly indebted to the he knew how hard it was to leave Hall of the Church by a large Rev. Frank Short, of the London a church after five years, so that İgathering of members of the Mission, for as it were setting the he could sympathise with Mr. Church Body and congregation. " seal on the new, ministry by his Maconachle in leaving after a Those present included the Very able conduct of the services on much longer period. He know how Rev. Dean A, Swann, the Rev. J. H. Sunday last: In the evening he much Mr. Maconachie worked for Johnston (Minister of Union (the speaker) had the pleasure of Hong Kong in general and for on his first Union Church in particular, and Church, Kowloon), Miss Davies; escorting Mr. Young
own work the Rev. visit to Union Church, Kowloon. only hoped that his the Rev. H. R. Wells, Frank Short, Miss Ward and Miss He was sorry to see from an ad- would be in some degree as effec: Watkin (London Mission), the Rev. vertisement in the press that one tive. J. C. Knight Anstey (Minister of of the worshippers there was now "I have come to the conclusion."
hat. remarked Mr. A
Young; "that the Wesleyan Church), the Rev. deploring the loss F. W. P. Alexander, C.F., Mr. W. L. (Laughter:) As he had just pre- minister's work here is very large Pattenden (Member of the commit- viously bought a new one he could ly done outside, not that I under- tee of St. John's Cathedral), Mr. claim personally to be above aus-estimate the importance of preach J. Mitchell (Chairman of the com- picion and would leave Mr. Young ing, but I am afraid you are go mitter of Union Church), Mr. H. J. to make his own defence. (Laughing to see a good deal of me in your homes. We shall only, do Lamb (Hon. Treasurer), Mr. M. F. ter.),
Letters of Greetings Igood work together on a basis of Key (Hon. Secretary) and Mr.
The Hon. Secretary mentioned mutual trust and confidence. Let us C. C. Hickling (Trustee).
After tea had been served to the that the following message. had be frank with one another, fer no gathering, a meeting was held at been received from the Bishop of Church, can get anywhere while it is playing with shadows and the Victoria: which the Rev. J. H. Johnston pre-
"You were good enough to invite members are misunderstanding one; sided.
Addressing the gathering, the me to be present at the meeting another. "He wished Mr. Alexan- Chairman said: The other day we of welcome to Mr. Young. As you der had been staying but he hope- gathered here to signalise the close know, I have to be away on a visited that his contact with the sol- of EL distinguished pastorate. to Pakhol, Limehow and Yunnan-diers would help Union Church There was something uplifting in fu. I should, however, like to send and the soldiers too. the occasion, as we looked back my very best wishes to Mr. Young' The day had been too long in blessing upon his dawning when it was realised that and recalled with gratitude the for God's rich efforts and achievements of the ministry at the Union Church." the denominations must stand for Rev. R. J. Evans, M.A., Secre-loss and less and that co-operation past fifteen years and estimated the widespread Influence of the minis- lary of the London Congregational in church work was absolutely! He therefore thanked Mr. try just ended. To-day we cele Union, had also written in eulogis vital.
Anstey for what he had said and brate the opening of a new pastor- tie terms regarding Mr. Young. ate, and there is something equal- Mr. G. R. Ponton, Hon. Secre-jalaured him that if in any way he ly inspiring in the situation-there tary of Bellingham Congregational could co-operate he would be glad is a morning freshness in the air Church also wrote a similar letter. to do so. With reference to the Difficulties Ahead
welcome from the London Mission- -As we turn our faces hopefully towards the unexplored possibilities Mr. Key concluded by reminding,ary Society ho could only echo the which lies before us. If I may members of the Church of the words so well said by Mr. Short borrow an illustration from Soo- special difficulties which faced on Sunday that the work of the kumpoo, cheers greeted the faith them at the present time owing to missionary and the minister was in ful herald, who, having carried the the loss of supporters through the essence the same.
"I have come to Hong Kong with fiery cross of Christian testimony closing of the sugar refineries. from month to month and year to The Committee urged all connect-no ilusions," continued Mr. Young. face the "Maybe I shall find it hard, hut year, finished at length his course ed with the Church to with honour. But the burning wit- fature with a lively sense of per-you won't hear me say much about I shall go straight ahend ness must go on. The torch now sonal responsibility and to give the that. passes into younger hands and new minister their cordial help and with the work, do it as well as I amid renewed cheers
can, and leave the rest to God; but another, 'encouragement.
Mr. J. Mitchell welcomed the I shall make very certain that I herald pricks forwards, fresh and eager, in the same crusade. (Ap- new minister and his wife on be- do not leave it all to Him."
half of the members of the church plause.)
He acknowledged the kind recep- and wished them both all happi-tion he and his wife had received Panning Parson When Mr. Maconachie said fare-ness, health and strength in the and hoped that their thanks might
work before them.
take the form of consistent service well he made several humorous re- Miss Davies spoke on behalf of for the Church and for their Lord ferences to his advancing years, the London Missionary Society and Master, Jesus Christ. and it was anticipated that his suc- cessor would be a man in the full She mentioned that she had sat under foar ministers and was now vigour of youth. Some of you helping to welcome the fifth. know the story of the worthy, law Union Church was founded by mis- yer, Mr. Strange, on whose tomb-
The meeting concluded with the singing of Doxology."-
Knocked down by a motor-omni-
atone when he died they merely sionaries of the London Mission- wrote "Here lles an honest law- ary Society and for many years its bus in a vain effort to save her child yer," and each who read it said, missionaries ministered to the con- from injury, Mrs. Mary Mulligan, gregations. Therefore the connec- aged 26, of Dock-street, Fleetwood, Strange!" (Laughter.)
tion of the Society with the church Lancashire, died after admission to So when we introduce the new was one of history as well as of hospital. pastor, all who see him say "He's Young!" (Laughter.) '
"That's
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I count it a great privilege to forward with great expectation to Miss Betty Simpson, the United the ministry of Mr. Young. States girl who was sentenced at be allowed to preside again. It is
The Ray, J. C. Knight Anstey Southampton to four months' im- true that I am now the senior said that he looked forward to a prisonment for stowing away in the Minister in the Colony. At the very much closer fellowship be-Cunarder "Aquitania," was deport- SOUTH AMERICA (West Coast) via Japan, Honolulu, Los Angeles. Cathedral, at St. Andrews, at Wan- tween the clergy and ministers of ed.
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chai as well as here, new men have all denominations. It would be a been appointed since I came. On
great benefit if they could share Almost immediately after enter- the other hand my Church is your their experiences and difficulties in ing the sea at Broadstairs, Kent, daughter Church and a mere in-
an elderly male bather eollapsed fant in years. Nevertheless Union monthly fraternal meetings.
After exhorting the congregation and died. Church, Kowloon, is a robust and
to "Stand by your man," Mr. lively off-spring and, to there Anstey concluded with A very modern days, one of the burdens hearty welcome to the new minis that falls on a daughter is "brin- ter and congratulations to the ing up Father" and keeping Mother Church on having a minister 201 jright. (Laughter.)
full of vigour and with such splen- Let me say on behalf of my con- did record of service thus early in gregation that we sincerely appre- bis career. ciated the friendliness shown in
For the Troops the arrangement made for your
The Rev. F. W. P. Alexander new Minister to visit us last Sun- said it might not be generally day evening. We join with you known that he had a special rea most heartily in bidding him God-
son for welcoming Mr. Young, to speed. In view of his coming we whom he was going to hand over a practised Faber's impressive hymn rather large congregation of about "Workman of God, O lose not 150 men. Mr. Young had consent- heart," for in this Colony the
ed to take on his work and act as supreme need of the workman of officiating clergyman to the Pres- God is fortitude. How dishearten byterian troops during the stay of ing it is when great efforts bring the 2nd Battalion of the King's only small results or when you lean Own Scottish Borderers. He could on one who proves a broken reed
assure Mr. Young that he would and the sharp point plorces your receive every help from the Colone! hand. But the deepest pain of all and Officers of the Regiment. Mr. is, not when men let us down, but Alexander also assured Mrs. Young when they let down Christ, that the troops would give her a who have eaten of Hla Bread and
special welcome. yet lift up their heel against Him. Mr. C. C. Hickling mentioned But the cruel indifference-not to that he happened to be on leave at say shameful treachery of the the time of the appointment to many makes all the more aplendid Hong Kong was in prospect and, the loyalty of the few. I wish to knowing Mr. and Mrs. Young, he say to Mr. and Mrs. Young that was naturally asked a great many when the chairman of Committee, questions. He did not paint at all the Secretary, the Treasurer and a rosy picture: he was determined other office-bearers and office-bear that nothing he said should land era' wives met you on your ar Mr. Young to come to Hong Kong rival, It was with the intention of under any Illusions. He painted a
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