THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 1929,
A RE-UNION
BOYS" MEET
The acquisition of the present college site and the erection of the
ST. JOSEPH'S COLLEGE "OLD fine additional buildings and the magnificent hall were matters of comparatively recent history, and Mr. Braga said he did not wish to detain the assembly with their recital.
LAST NIGHT'S DINNER
The annual dinner of the St. Joseph's College Old Boys' Asso- ciation was held in the College Hall, Kennedy-road, last night.
THE CHINA MAIL,
The Intercourse which the association seeks to foster would
EVOLUTION BYRNE ON "SCIENCE AND
RELIGION":
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SHADOWS BEFORE. COMING EVENTS ANNOUNCED
furnish the opportunity for those FR. specially qualified in any parti-||
IN THE "MAIL" cular profession or hobby to stimulate the mental activity of
· FUNDAMENTALS
To-day--Queen's, Theatre "The the younger members by ocen-
Battle of the Sexes." sional lectures. Such lectures, The Rev. Father Byrne, SJ, To-day-Star Theatre; "The supplemented by courses of read-speaking yesterday afternoon in St. Circle. Satan ing, would greatly aid in bringing Patrick's Hall, on "Science and to maturity the ideals which it Religion," said that the favouritegular Fellow," at 6.15 and 9.20 To-day-World Theatre:"A Re-
college to implant.
late years had been Evolution. He explained the origin of the theary of evolution and gave an explana- tion of what the term means,
It was a successful function, and leasing from Government of the had been the chief concern of the stick with which to beat religion of only.
in vain to receive every sympathy and practical support in the ad- vancement of education in Hong
Kong.
It was very important at the present time that all forces for good should unite and show a common front to those that are misdirected or positively evil. However, this was a matter that could be more fully treated at their general meeting, to be held shortly.
The attacks on religion were, he Bald, largely made in the name of solence, but they all shared one weakness that the attackers were
not clear in their minds as to the
difference between religion and re- ligious opinions.
tons were
Fred
To-day--Star Theatre: Coyne's Musical Comedy Company, presents "Blue Birds," 0.18 p.m.
· To-day-Majesty Theatre: "Men of Steel."
Feb. 16-Variety entertainment
by the K.O.S.B. as farewell to Mrs. Luard. Theatre Royal, 9 pm. ·
Land Sale
By the purchase of the and the Christian Brothers had come into possession of one of the finest sites in Kowloon. He The speaker drew attention to
Scientific opin- Jan. 28-At P,W.D. Offices, two had had the privilege of being the difficulty of getting in touch shown the plans (which were still with all the old boys. He sug
constantly chang-lots of Crown land at Mong Kok the subject of consideration) by gested that those who were mem-ing
and there was a vast Tsui, 8 p.m. Bro. Aimar, and he (Mr. Braga) bers would do a service to the as- difference between scientific opin- thought when the buildings were sociation by asking others to re- ions and solentifle, fact. Despite completed the architectural gister their names and addresses the fact that those who attack amenities of Kowloon would be at the college, so that they may religion in the name of science very greatly improved and Kow-receive circulars or notices that generally did so. on the subject of loon would have an edifice that it are issued. could well be proud of.
The Kowloon College He congratulated Bro. Aimar and his advisers on the recent
10-acre site on Prince Edward- was largely attended by past road in Kowloon. From the Gov- pupila of the Christian Brothers. ernor (Sir Cecil
Clementi, The Hon. Mr. J. P. Braga, Pre-K.C.M.G.) they might not expect sident of the Association, who oe cupied the Chair, was supported by the following members of the Committee:-Messrs. J M. Graca Ozorio, Andrew Tae Yan, Robert Choa, Frank Barnes, Francisco L. Marques and C. Dragon (Hon. Secretary).
Others present included the fol. lowing. Rev. Bro. Aimar (Vice- Patron), Mr. E. Ralphs (Inspector of English Schools), Mr. G. P. de Martin (Assistant Inspector); Rev. Fathers G. Byrne, S.J.. Biotteau. G. Spada, F. R. Noval, A. Riganti, V. Samson, L. Rossi, L. Banchio, W. J. Borer, A.F.M., Parasotti, and the Chaplain of the French cruiser "Jules Miche let," Dr. F. M. Graca Ozorio, Dr R. A. C. Basto, Dr. C. F. da Roza, Messrs. Henry Dixon, 1.8.0. (Past
vision and a confidence in President), W. G. Fitz-Gibbon,' J. M. da Rocha, J. P. Xavier, C. H. Greater Hong Kong as Kowloon would no doubt in time, come to Basto, A. H. Basto, M. he called. Brother Aimar and the Baptista, F. J. Tavares, Noel members of his Community were Braga, Hugh Braga, Simon The
an asset to Hong Kong. It was Yan, M. A. Figueiredo, Leo men of their type who were want- d'Almada. Jr., L. E. Guterres, Limed for the greater development of Hoy-lan, J. V. Chanatong, C. A. R. the Colony. da Roza, J. Noronha, E. A. The speech was received with Noronha, Li Yat-choi, G. Aquino, loud applause and the toast was J. Baptista, A. F. Osmund, Penthusiastically honoured, Julyan, S. A. Marcal, F.
all.
sent owing to indisposition.
This enterprise redounded to the credit of Bro. Aimar and his staff. It was not the product of a faint heart. It required breadth
of
evolution, scientific opinion was con- It was a pleasing duty on this atantly changing on that matter. occasion to pay a tribute to Mr. In the report of the annual meeting Dixon, and a well-merited tribute, of the British Association of 1926 for his devotedness to the inter-were the words "we observe dis- ests of the association, and to continuity where Darwin observed thank him for the noble example continuity, consequently in 1926 the of charity which he had given to problem of the origin of species is the young men. In the name of absolutely different from what › it the association, Bro. Marcian was in Darwin's day." Further on thanked Mr. Joseph Chanatong in the same report were the words: for his generous donation of $100.
They were grateful likewise to linked with the word 'evolution to those who gave smaller donations. express the origin of species." It was auch generous hearts and hands that would enable them to carry out, the library scheme which is such an essential item in the association,
"The word 'creation' must be
Scientific Investigation Even mathematics, the most accurate of sciences, had changed and selence to-day might more pro- perly be termed scientific investiga.
tion.
Religion was in itself a fumin- mental thing. It was narrow mind- ed to say that religion was un- true because religious opinions
Lammerts Auctions Jan. 31-At No. 5B, Armend
Bldg., Kimberley rd., Kowloon, household furniture, 11 a.m.
Jan, 25-At Sales Room, Dud- dell-at.. miscellaneous goods, 10.30
a.m.
Sports
Jan. 27-Macao International
Race Club meeting.
Jan. 27-Cross-country scramble,
meet at Race Course, 10.30 am.
Feb. Gymkhana of 2nd Battn. King's Own Scottish Borderers, at Kwantl.
Feb. 9-10 Paperchase, etc., at Canton by Invitation of Members
of Canton Ride.
:
Feb. 16 China New Year ateeplechase meeting of Fanling Hunt, at Kwanti race course.
Meetings To-day-H.K.V.p.c. Sergeants' Mess Meeting, 6 p.m.
Jan. 29 Annual meeting of Officer Meas (H.K.V.C.C.), 645) p.m.
Jan. 29-Annual meeting of Hong Kong Automobile Assen., Messrs. Jardine's board room, 6.80 p.m.
Jan. 31-Twenty-fourth annual meeting of Shareholders of Union Waterboat Co., Ltd., in the offices of Messrs. Dodwell & Co., Ltd., 11
a.m.
Bro. Aimar's Reply. Rodrigues, Aubrey Edgar, Sidney Replying the Rev. Bro. Aimar There was one notable figure Edgar, C. A. V. Ribeiro, J. G.
said that ever since the missing from the gathering, Mr. Remedios, and A. V. Gasano. re-organisation of the Col- J. M. Noronha, who had not been There were about 200 present in lage
on the present site able to attend owing to the illness he had been looking for ways of his wife. They extended to It was announced that a letter and means of reviving the Old him and to his wife and family had been received from Bishop Boys' Association. An attempt their most heartfelt sympathy.
changed and ware different. The Valtorta, in which he expressed to renew its vigour was made in Commenting on the fact that differences meant that human rea regret at being unable to be pre-1926, in connection with the cele their association, was part of a aon was uncertain and drew con
world-wide organisation, the clusions which were built on falsa In every religion there speaker went on to remark that premises. there were other
mighty was a basic idea of a Being differ organisations. connected with ent from man, to whom man was the Jesuit and Dominican in some way responsible. Connect- Orders, whose local representa-ed with this idea was a system of tive they were pleased to have philosophy which tried to prove among them that night. They God's existence and a system of wished them every success; they morals. From these arose the exer- Feb. 2-Extraordinary meeting did work on a larger scale; at the cise of certain functions called of Shareholders of the Hong Kong same time they lent a helping "rites"—prayers, sacrifices, etc. & Shanghai Banking. Corporation, hand when called upon, and had Different men held different ideas City Hall, noon. contributed in no small measure to of what was pleasing to God, and the success of the Brothers' the philosophy... morals and rites efforts in many parts of the work. varied accordingly. That did not
The speaker was heartily ap- alter the basic truth of God's exist plauded."
ence, but caused the establishment of widely differing religions.
last year,
Brother
bration of the Golden Jubilee of Chairman's Toast
the college. The response was Following the observance of the satisfactory, but could not be fol- Loyal Toast, and that of "His lowed up, owing chiefly to the Holiness the Pope," the Chairman disaster that overtook the college proposed the toast of 'Alata in July of that year.
It took Mater, St. Joseph's College." He nearly two years to clear the said it was nearly 15 years ago debris and make good the damage that the Old Boys' Association done by the storm. was formed. With the return of
For the efficient working and Brother Marcian and his infec-development of an Old Boys' As- tive enthusiasm the association sociation, one of the members of had been revived after a period of the staff had necessarily to devote Euspended animation. The speak- a great deal of his time to it. In er expressed the hope that the January large gathering that night might Joseph came from Manila and Bro- be accepted as visible evidence of thera Marclan and Claude from the vitality of the Old Boys' Asso- the Straits. Their arrival had ciation, the members of which bcen altogether for the welfare had gathered to do honour to the and success of the college; and College and to its staff of teachers. Brother Marcian, while helping in Mr. Braga then spoke in a re- the higher classes and genera! miniscent vein. He recalied that supervision, found time to attend soon after the college was estab- to the Old Boys' Association, with lished, over fifty years ago, he the results that they now saw. was one of its first pupils and he felt that he did not stand-in a position of splendid isolation among the scholars of the first generation, for there were still among them such veterans as his
The association was in full acti- vity hgain and, it filled him with joy to see so many former pupils and friends. This reunion com- prised members of every profes-
The toast to the guests was pro- posed by Mr. Frank Barnes and Mr. G. P. de Martin replied. Father Byrne, S. J., also spoke.
The evening concluded with selections of musical items by the "Aloha Serenaders" with Hawaiian selections, and Mr. John Braga with violin solos.
MEAN TRICK
RASCALS
sion. Lawyers and doctors, en- AGAIN CARRIED OUT BY THE old friends, Mr. Henry Dixon, gineers and architects, account- IS.O., and Mr. L. E. Ozorio. Inants and teachers. heads of pros- a corner at the junction of Caine road and Aberdeen-street stood his old college building, but some what altered in its external ap- pearance After the college vacat- ed that building it was occupied by the late Sir Hormusjee Mody, Kt, who defrayed the cost of the Hong Kong University building.
perous schools and of mercantile firms were present in the hall,
A Chinese maid-servant, employ- which he wanted them to considered by a Chinese family living in as their own and the home of Kowloon City, was yesterday the their association.
victim of the old banknoće trick.
The First Director
After the roll of supposed notes
· Other 'Lecturers Other lectures, to be held at St. Patrick's Hall, on questions of the day are:-
Feb. 1-Annual general. meeting of the Hong Kong Benevolent So- clety, St. John's Cathedral Hali, 6.30 p.m..
Fobruary 6-Forty-first ordinary general meeting of shareholders of the Hong Kong Land Investment & Agency Co., Ltd., at the Offices of Messrs. Jardine, Matheson & Co., Ltd., 12.30 p.m. tatt
Feb. 16-Tenth ordinary meeting of shareholders of the Bank of East
Asia, Ltd., at Chinese Merchants' Club, China Building (5th floor),
3 p.m.
Jan. 30, Science: Exploring the Wood, by the Rev. Fr. R. Gallagher, S.J.; Feb. 6. Religion. The Fattera meeting of shareholders of Hong Feb. 23-Further extraordinary of Freedom, by the Rev. Fr. F. Joy, Kong & Shanghai Banking Cor- S.J.; Feb. 13, The Religion of Toporation, City Hall, 12.45 p.m. day and The Science of To-morrow, by the Rev. Fr. R. Gallagher, S.J.: the Rev. Fr. P. Joy, S.J.; Fab. 7. Feb. 20, A Book and Its Story, by
The Fortress Still Standing, by the Rev. Fr. G. Byrne, S.J.
Referring to Mr. Braga he said She was going to the market at that 45 years ago, he was a pupil about 3 p.m., when she was stopped in Class 2 of Saint Joseph's Col- by two men who represented that lege, and it is recorded in 1884, they were strangers and had a roll that he was awarded prizes for of Chinese notes which they wish- Bro. Hidulphe was the first English and Declamation. "Heed to change into local currency. Director of the college, which has since then, added many They appealed to her to assist them opened its doors on November 16, achievements to his credit and it as they did not know where to find 1875. Then, as now, the Chris is most agreeable to me to be a money changer. tion Brothers were spoken of as afforded this public opportunity of The girl agreed to help the men. "'admirable teachers." The staff extending to a distinguished and They gave an excuse for not going was composed of three Brothers ever loyal old boy, on behalf of the with her claiming that they were and 70 pupils; to-day there are staff of his old college, our hearty tired after walking about since the 14 Brothers, 15 lay teachers, 2 congratulations and best wishes morning meat. teachers for Chinese and 1 for for a long and brilliant period of for the girl.
They would aft the Portuguese language, and service as a member of the Legis- nearly a thousand pupils, if thelative Council of the Colony. We had changed hands, one of the men branch school at Kowloon was in know that as in the past, we can suggested that the girl'leave some cluded. On November 3, 1881. rely on Mr. Braga in furthering thing with them as security. the Governor, Sir John Pope the interests of his old college and Hennessy, laid the foundation of the St. Joseph's Old Boys' As atone of St. Joseph's College build-sociation." (Applause). ing at Robinson-road. .It was
A Good Choice!/ completed and opened by Mr. Wm. Marsh, the Officer Administering Marcian said he was particularly no value, ahe ran back to where she Wm. H. Vanderbilt, 3d, whose mar the Government in 1888. At that pleased to have the opportunity had left the two men, but they had page to Mr Sigursynerge has time there were eight Brothers of congratulating the Hon. Mr. disappeared, on the staff and the scholars num- Braga on the choice made of him bered about 800. In 1879, the by the representatives of his Government of Hong Kong took Majesty the King for membership the college under its benevolent of the local Legislative Assembly. patronage and it was admitted to It was an honour to the college the benefits of the Grunt-in-Aid and to the association, as well as Scheme. Impelled, as it were, by to himself personally.
In supporting the toast, Bro.
Jewellery to the value of $28.
She parted with money and
Mrs. Emily Davies Vanderbilt,, When she discovered that the auptaughter of Mrs. Frederick Martin posed notes were scraps of paper of Davies, and the divorced wife of Mr.
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cause of the personal initiative tour, will appear during each per which he continued to develop formance at the Queen's Theatre for after his college course. The fos- a brief season commencing Sunday is one of the chief aims of our as peared withr grost access to almos tering of such personal initiative next. This talented artist bas
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Miscellaneous
To-day-Reception at Club Lusi- 5.20 p.m. tane in honour of Mr. J. P. Braga,
To-day--H.K.V.D.Č. – M.I.
Re-
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Jan. 26 Buras' anniversary din- ner, Volunteer Headquarters'. Hall, 8 p.
Jan. 29-H.K.V.D.C. Battery Din-
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Jan 2, 29, 31–Hong Kong Amateur Dramatic Club presents "On Approval.".
Feb. 1, 2-Hong Kong Amateur Dramatic Club presents "On Ap proval"
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