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Women's Guild....... We have reason for continued
ON 850 METRES
·DEAN'S REPORT "FOR 1928
gratitude, to the members of the Activities of Bt. John's Cathedral Women's Guild by whose superv The following programme will be last year were reviewed by the Alon and work the Cathedral is broadcast to-day from the Govern Dean (the Very Rew A. Swann, kept beautifully clean and its furmant radio station on the Peak, the M.A., D.S.CO, E the annual meet nishing in good condition. They wave-length being 250 metros. ing of seatholders and subscribers are organised to promote the glory The call sign of the station is
of God in our Cathedral Church G.O.W. held yesterday evening.
His Lordship the Bishop of Vic and since their work is done for 6,80 to 630 p.m.-Demonstration toria (the Rt. Rev. O. B. Duppuy, this purpose they will not wish Programma.
be thanked. Nevertheless we are D.D.) presided,
Dean Swann's report was asmoat glad to acknowledge their services. In this connection It is follows:-
I look back upon the year 1928, right that we record our great ap: my Arst in Hong Kong. With both preciation of the work done in the thankfulness and humlity, thank-past by Lady Pollock. For many fulness for what God has been yoara Lady Pollock had devoted able to accomplish in our Cathe-herself to all matters connected dral Church, and humility for my with the Cathedral with both own failures which have handicap-energy and generosity (applause), She has Intely found it necessary ped His operation.
Congregations at Matins and to resign from her leadership of Evensong on Sundays have been the Women's Guild, and we must consistent; changes in the weather not let this occasion pass without still affect the attendance too telling her that we recognize the much, but there is a large number great debt which the Cathedral of persons who are faithful enough owes to her. to ignore such fluctuations
Principal Service
Communicants
have
Last year was a very busy year for the Cathedral Church. Body,
8 pm Evening Programme (Victor Records). Selection from "Good News," Selection from "Funny, Face,"
Victor Arden-Phil Ohman, and. their Orchestra. She Is My Dalsy." "When I Was Twenty-One,"
Sir Harry Lander. "Foot And Peasant," Overture.
Victor Symphony Orchestra: Love To Tell The Story," Where Is My Boy To-night?"
Contralto. Louise Homer. "In A Monastery Garden,” "Romance,”
Vietor Concert Orchestra. 01 Man River," (from: "Show
Boat,"
:
Paul Whiteman and his Concert Orchestrá
Campanella,"
Mother's Union During the past year the, Hong Kong branch of the Mother's Union been has become more closely attached lightly more frequent in their atto the Cathedral, by holding` `its tendance, but the
Increase is meetings in the Cahedral Hall and Selection from "Show Boat," amall. The average Sunday num- by coming to the Lady Chapel for ber In 1907 was 20, while in "1928 its Intercessions. We believe that it rose to 23. Such numbers, you this is a gain both to the branch "Song of The Volga Beatman," "Within The Tomb Forgotten,"! will readily understand, giva pain itself and to the Cathedral. The
Bass. Feodor Chaliapin. to those who have the Holy Com-activities of the branch are now
"In A Persian Market," manion Service and believe that it two-fold, there being a group for In A Chinese Temple Garden," is divinely Intended to be the needlework and a group for study.
International Concert Orchestra. principal Service of the Church.
Trovatore Selection," I am conscious of our failure to
Creatore's Band. win our people to a recognition of The preparation of the proposoda the true place of this Service in new ordinance has involved a vast Nocturne In F Sharp Major," our devotional life; and the amount of work. We little knew
Plano Solo. realisation of this failure makes a year ago how much the abolition.
Ignac Jan Paderewski. ond humble.
I pew rents would involve. We have been glad to notice in hope that the Bishop will forgive wedding Dance," Waltz,
"Blue Danube," Waltz.
creased generosity in collections me for telling you that the heavi
International Concert Orchestra. and subscriptions; the total, of last share has been borne by him.
"Festivals,” these is $1,154.00 in advance of He has put many weeks of most
Philadelphia Symphony those in 1927. This is a cheer-painstaking and exacting work ing sign, since, under modern cir-into. this matter. The fact that. cumstances, the support of the the Draft Ordinance is ready for Church's work must be mainly your general approval, If you give through the glving of money and It, at this meeting is very largely a de-due to him. The help of Mr. Jacks increased giving indicates sire to back up. that work.
In this work has been invaluable. Music Improved
of
He came to our aid in the nick of We have also given more money time and has guided us to our pre- "away," which is good.. Nearly sent position with much wisdom $1,000 more than in 1927 was and patience. Mr. Pattender and given in 1928 to outside objects. Mr. Ainsworth who were also mem- This is an advance very, much in bers of the sub-committee dealing the right direction. Almsgiving with the ordinance, gave a great proper does not begin until we deal of time and thought to the ourselves gain nothing from our matter. We very much regret Igiving. Contributions towards that Mr. Ainsworth's illness and much of what we call "Church retirement has made it necessary Expenses" is for our own benefit. to fill his place on the Church The amount. we give to other Body.. people indicates the extent of our Christian spirit.
New Channels
I feel quite certain that the
-Orchestra.
"A Wee Desch An' Doris," ..
Breakfast In Bed On Sunday
*Morning,"
"Ah! Sweet Mystery Of Life,”
Sir Harry Lauder.
Waring's Concert Orchestra. chloe." (Song Of The Swamp).
Paul Whiteman and his Concert Orchestra,
10.10 p.m.-News Bulletin.
Dance Music. God Save The King. 10.30 pm-Close Down.
A
PLAYING FIELD
BETHNAL GREEN SPACE OPENED
children's playground at
The music of the Cathedral has passing of this proposed new or- unquestionably improved. Our dinance would mark a very decid thanks are due to Mr. Maspa anded step forward for St. John's Bethnal-green E., the first achieve- the members of the choir, and also Cathedral. And if, together with ment of the London and Greater to the Rev. H. V: Koop, who has this opening up of new and more Playing Fields Association, was contributed much to this improve efficient channels, a strengthened opened by the Marquis of Crew.
"No country in the world," she' ment. The new Hymn Supplement Row of spiritual life and energy has been accepted with more read could be produced, we might well said, "has a line of open spaces to ness than I dared to hope! But look forward with hopefulness to Park to Kensington. That line of compare with that from the Green
good music and good words will the future.
open spaces is unequalled in the always commend themselves to the No amount of organisation by world. The East-end is not so unprejudiced:
itself can advance the Kingdom of well served, however."
Children's Service
The Accounts
God. The spirit of real devotion Lord Crewe paid- a tribute to, The regular Sunday Children's "to-God is of infinitely more import the Auchant Order of Fratüblowers," Service at 10 am has certainly fance. Without that the organise- who had mainly made it possible proved a success. The children tion is a mere 'dead body. But to purchase the land for tho chfl-1 now get a Servica. every Sunday where the two go together God has dren's playground. He added which is carefully planned for an effective instrument for His that every addition to auch open them and teaching, which is suit-use.
#apacos was of the utmost value to able and consecutive. The Lady
the lives of the people. Chapel is always full" to over- The hon. treasurer, Mr. P. S. flowing, the numbers having Cassidy, presented the statement grown from less than 'twenty to of accounts, showing a loss on over fifty. The Waifs and Strays the year's working of 36.021.81. Christian, Mr. Justice Jacks, Mr. Society and the Victoria Home He pointed out that, on the pre- W. Jackson. Mr. W. L. Pattanden, have received greatly increased sent basis of income and expendi- Mr. C. Blaker, Professor help in consequence. It was ture further deficits, which ha es- cheering to hear from one mother timated at from $5,000 to $6,000. To instruct the Church Body to
The Dean proposed a motion: that she has had occasion to say would recur annually unless Cathe
to her son "If you're not good-you. dral income expanded, won't be allowed to go to the Children's Service.
The Bishop proposed a vote of thanks to Mr. Cassidy, who had
Forster.
arrange for the formation of an electoral roll on the lines of the draft regulations for Church Coun cils, 1929, clause 27 (b),
The Hon. Sir Henry Pollock ›¦¦ seconded 'the motion which was
carried unanimously.
&
Mesars. Lowe, Bingham &
Matthews were re-elected auditora.. The Dear then moved that no Church Council be appointed pend-
I think that we have been suce been treasurer for three years and cessful in improving the lighting is "going on leave this year, of the Cathedral. Much experi»"
...New. Ordinance menting was necessary, but the Mr. Justice Jacks proposed result has justified it, and the cost motion "generally; to approve the has been very moderate. - The: principles contained; in the propos Chancel and Sanctuary only bave ed. Church of England Trust (Ors) been dealt with so far. With adinance and Regulations for view to the possible improvement Church Councila ing the coming into operation of the new Bill. It was decided not of the rest of the lighting the Gen-Mr. W: L. Pattenden seconded eral Electric Co. has kindly had and the motion was carried.
|to proceed with the motion. photographs taken, at their own Mr. Cassidy proposed the follow-Bidlesmen expense, which > will be sent to? ing ... motion To approve the The Church of England Diocesan England for expert advice." abolition of pew rents as from Conference will be held on Thura- the passing of the Ordinance and day, March 7 and Friday, March the formation of the new elector 8, The Cathedral 'is' entitled: to ate.:: A register of sestholders to send "eight, representatives, "The be kept in the meantime and rents following were elected, as repre- to be charged as in the part... sentatives: the lay members of Lt. Col. W. F. Christian second- the Church Body, Lady Follock and,
Mia Dupparsiy
The CEMS.
The interior decoration of the Cathedral, long overdue," and "do- layed still further until the com- pletion of the Chancel lighting, is now in progress. The Sunday evening socials have been carried ed and the motion was carried,
on throughout the year with a The Bishop, then announced that There will be a celebration of break of some weeks in the Sum an extraordinary meeting of sest Holy Comminion at the Cathédral mer. These are an excellent in holders, and hubscribers will be at 745 sin egen day of thể Cône (stitution, much appreciated by Ser- held, at su
and place as ference. The first session will be vice men especially. Those who shall be an later to or held on March 7:in the Cathedral | have no-splendidly helped with the prove the
any gulast re-roof 6.15!! organizations of them, and by pro- gulations in their viding: entertainment have done a conditionally £tő good work
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