TUESDAY, JANUARY 31, 1933.
St. Andrew's Church Meeting
Satisfactory Year Reported
OFFICERS
ELECTED
A satisfactory year's working jof $808. On behalf of the con- was reported at the annual meet-gregation he thanked Capt. El Ing of the Congregation of St. An- liot-Heywood for his valuable ser- drew's Church, Kowloon which vices as Honorary Auditor. was held in St. Andrew's Church Reports on the various activities Hall last evening. The Vicar (Rev. of the Church were then presented W. Walton Rogers., M.A.) presided by the respective Secretaries and was supported on the stage by adopted. Mr. J. II. Hunt, Q.B.E. (Lay Reu- der and Hon. Secretary) Mr. J. W. The following officers were elect- Baldwin (Hon. Treasurer) and Mr.ed for the ensuing year;— W. H. C. Robson. Phior to the meeting ten was served.
Addressing the meeting, the Vicar said that it was the sixth an-
tion for the future.
The year
Officers Elected
and
Church Council:— Mr. W. H. C. Robson, Mrs. M. Bird, Mr. E. C. Thomas, Mr. O. B. Raven, Mrs. M.. M. Thomas,
Mr.
DISARMAMENT
CONFERENCE
Delay From Political Crises.
SUPPORT FOR BRITISH PROPOSAL.
London, To-day, The Bureau of the World Disarmament Conference met formally at Goneva yesterday afternoon to prepare for the meeting of the General Cora- mission on Tuesday, Press messages auggest that provi- alon is being made to obviate delay resulting from the week- end political crises in France and Germany.
THE CHINA MAIL.
To-Day's Short Story.
It
SISTER
By H. Seton Merriman.
does not matter where it was, 'uniform—my full-parade dress-is a
that is to say, those who were serge jacket-such jacket being dull around us to recognise Sister much stained with certain or myself. It is not likely that patches which are better not in- she will see this, and I am not vestigated.
TO-MORROW'S STORY.
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To-morrow's story will be "The Case of Susan Wragge," by Barnard Stacey..
sure that she knows my name. All who have taken part in war- Of course, someone may draw doing the damage or repairing it— her attention to this paper, and know that things are not done in she may remember that the quite the same way when ball- name affixed to it is that which cartridge is served out instead of I signed at the foot of a docu- blank. The correspondents are very ment we made out together fond of reporting that the be- In the New Year Government namely, a return of deaths. Athaviour of the men suggested a formed yesterday by the Nazi the foot of this paper our names parade-which simile, it is to be Party leader, Herr Hitler, as Chan- stood one beneath the other presumed, was borne in upon their cellor, with the former Chancellor, stand there still, perhaps, in fantastic brains by its utter in- Herr Von Papen, as Vice-Chancel some forgotten bundle of papere applicability. The parade may be lor, Baron Von Neurath continuos at the War Office.
suggested before the real work be- Church Wardens:-
as Foreign Minister.
I only hope that she will not see gins-when It is a question of Mr. J. W. Baldwin (Vicar's), Mr. Monateur Daladier, the Radical this, for she might consider it a marching away from the landing- W. H. C Robson (People's).
Socialist who has been entrusted by breach of professional etiquette: stage; but after the work-our Representatives on the Board of President Lebrum with the task of and I attach great importance to the work has begun there is remark- nual meeting at which he had the Trustees of the Church of England: forming the new French Govern- opinion of this woman, whom I have we privilege to preside and he would Mr. J. W. Baldwin, Mr. J. Hment hoped, according to Paris only seen once in my whole life. like, first of all, to thank those pre-Hunt.
įtelegrams, to complete his Cabinet Moreover, on that occasion one was sent for their great fellowship and
late last night.
subordinate to me-more or less in help in the past years, and appeal-
If, owing to the absence of the the position of a servant. ed for that same spirit of co-opera-
French delegate, the discussion of Suffice it to say, therefore, that the French plan cannot be begun as it was wartime, and our trade was J. W. Baldwin, Mr. R. H. Wong, was marked by two
at Thursday's meeting, what the commercial papers call arranged outstanding appointments in thr. R. Baldwin, Miss II. D. Saw the Commission will consider minor brisk. A war better remembered
yer, Miss W. A. Robinson. Mr. Faffairs pending his arrival.
of the young than of the old, be- W. E. Dann, Mr. F. W. Stapleton, Mr. H. Gitting, Mr. J. H. Hunt, Mrs. ward by Great Britain to facilitate ing. recent. The old fellowa
The programme of work put for-cause it was, comparatively speak- ably little resemblance to a review. seem We are served with many official Langley.
Sidesmen: Mesars, II. Gitt!ns, A. the progress of the Conference and to remember the old fights better-papers which we never fill in, be- G. Tappin, J. C. Feishaw, H. It to speed up practical decisions, will those fights that were fought when (cause, on the spur of the moment, of the work with grant care and Rose, Dr. H. D. Matthews, Messrs, come before the Commission at an/their blood was still young and the it is apt to suggest itself that men's forethought. The second was the R. H. Wong, J. 1. Barnes, G. Hume, early date, and it is hoped that the vessels thereof unclogged.
¡proposal which is not a new or rivali It was, by the way, my frat cam apply a vast majority of our sur instalment of electric fans in the E. MacNider, J. Gibson, R. Baldwin "plan," but aims only at co-ordinat-paign. but I was not new to the gical supplies, because the most im-
E. H. P. White, V. Ramsay, F. W
ing the results of many months business of blood; for I am no partant item is usually left behind Stapleton.
a doctor. My only at headquarters or at the seaport accelerating an soldier-only Hon. Auditor:-Capt. C. E. Elliot-discussions and
agreement, will secure general sup-
depot. In fact, we do many things port-British Wireless Service.
that we should leave undone, and lomit to do
which jexpected (officially) to do.
For some reason-presumably the absence of better men-I was sent up to the front before we had been three days at work. Our hospital by the river was not full when I received orders to follow the flying column with two assistants and the appliances of a field-hospital.
Church's work. The organ had
been rebuilt with satisfactory re-
sults and they were indebted to Mr. W. C. Blackatt, the builder, and also to Mr. Rupert Baldwin (Or- gonist) who went over every stép
Chancel and Naive these replacing the punkahs which were both un. sightly and inconvenient.
The two items cost $10,000 Heywood, R.A.P.C.
but this was fully met by
generous donations and large-
ly from the proceeds of the
Olde English Faire. The latter
function proved such 21 mark.
KOWLOON UNION CHURCH MEETING.
ed success that it may he repeat- Sound Financial Position
ed this year.
He was grateful for the co-opera- tion shown on that occasion by the Cathedral, St. Peter's Church, the V.D.M.A. and Women's Guild.
Finance Position
Reported.
OFFICERS ELECTED.
The ninth annual meeting of 'the
come.
NO MORE POLITICS. FOR GEN. DAWES.
Famous U.S. Campaign Now A Banker.
Chicago.
WHERE BICYCLES ARE BOOMING.
New Craze Takes San
Francisco.
L
lives are more important.. We mis
more
we are
the
San Francisco, A new sport has been discovered by citizens here--bicycling.
Out of this little nucleus sprang General Charles G. Dawes, former ed since the crash of 1929 are wounded that was formed during] Business men who have not laugh the largest depot for sick and Kowloon Union Church was held Vice-President of the United States learning to smile again as they go the campaign. We were within easy Referring to the Church's finance, at the Union Church Hall last night and American Ambassador to Great pedalling through the park on sunny reach of headquarters, and I was the Vicar said they were in a very and was largely attended. The an-Britain, is going to spend the rest mornings. For bicycling is cheap. fortunately allowed a free hand. satisfactory position, but this was nual report, showed that the favour-of his days as a banker. In a large measure due to the re-able financial position of the Church
The only shop in the city where Thus our establishment in "My retirement is permanent," he bicycles can be rented has had to lay desert grew daily more important, duction by one man of the staff. The had been maintained, the budget of said, "I am out of politics for good." in another supply and cyclists must and finally superseded the hospital Envelope System had fallen off $15.248.25 being balanced from in- General Dawes has been a power telephone their bookings early on at headquarters. badly and was giving cause for The estimated expenses for in virtually every Republican na-Saturday if they intend to join the some anxiety. During the year, 1933 were given as $10,556.
tional campaign since 1896. His
We had a busy time, for the main the Church lost two friends by the Rev. Dr. E. L. Allen, M. A., Ph. brusque statement has killed the
Sunday excursionista.
column had now closed up with the deaths of Mrs. W. F. Fincher and D., occupied the Chair.
Horses on the riding paths of first expeditionary force, and our suggestion that he might be called the park have even bean robbed of troops were in touch with the enemy Miss P. Rathnom, who had only re-
upon ne a Republican presidential some of their candidate in the election of 1936.
former popularity. not forty miles away from me. Horses for two take most of a five The General declares himself dollar ($1) note while a tandem authorities learnt to cease despising In the course of time-when the Capt. R. D. Thomas, who had serv- Rev. F. Short, in seconding the supremely content ed the Church Council since its in-mation, congratulated the Church again. Every day he
to be a banker bicycle can be hired for 1/- an the foe, which is a little falling in ception and was a member of the and its workers for the work done newly formed City National Bank enough, since all the paths and deemed expedient to fortify us, and goes to his hour. An hour's ride is usually British military high places-it was old Church Vestry, Capt. and Mrs during the past year.
which is the successor to what was roads traverse some hills where the then, in addition to two medical Branch and family, Mrs. Wilson
the third largest bank in the city-legs and wind of the average citizen assistants, I WAS Browne, Mrs. Miller, John and Aus-
the-Router. tra Miller and Mrs. Walker.
The annual report, presented by the Hon. Secretary, Mr. G. R. Leib, were was unanimously adopted.
cently been confirmed. Old friends who had left the Church
Helpers Thanked
Hecher,
Fifteen candidates were present- ed for Confirmation last year. paid a tribute to the work done during the first nine months of MacFadyen, last year by the Rev. N. V. Hal-
allowed three soon give out.
Government nurses. This last piece There are small bicycles and large of news was hot hailed with so ones and tricycles for timid persons much enthusinam as might have whose sense of balance is lacking. been expected. I am not in favour Dress is a small matter. The men of bringing women anywhere near wear anything from plus fours to the front. They are, for their own business suits. Feminine cyclista ankes and for the peace of mind of appear in sports outfits, street others, much better left behind. If dresses or even beach pyjamas.they are beyond a certain age they Reuter.
break down and have to be gent back at considerable trouble--that is to say, an escort and an ambul- ance cart, of which latter there are |never enough. If they are below
Election of Officers. The election of officers for current pear, resulted as follows:
Hon. Secretary.Mr. G. R. Leib. Hon. Treasurer. Mr. D. W. Flet- THE “STANDSTILL"
AGREEMENT. Envelope Secretary.-Mr. A. J.)
Berlin Discussions. Envelope Stewards.-Messrs. J. ward., M.A., M.C., but they felt Provan and T. R. Ingram. (Gen-
London, To-day. forced to release him owing toeral Committee to choose a third).
Discussion commenced in Berlin General Committee.-Mesdames the Cathedral's greatest need. He thanked the Rev. G. E. S. Upa. S. Nelson, Scott, T. Ferguson and yeaterday on the renewal of the dell, the Rev. A. D. Stewart, the A. Lang: Measra. R, Duncan, D. German "Standsti" agreement of Although the pre- Rev. G. K. Carpenter and Mr. Hunt Gow, A. W. Ingram, W. B. Sharpe, last February. for their continued help in the F. Selwood, J. Provan, J. E. An-paratory negotiations in London have brought the parties very near derson and Rev. F. Short. services.
In conclusion the Vicar paid a Messrs. R. J. K. Walker and A. 3. to an agreement, certain important Mr. T. King's Remarks the climacteric ever so little below tribute to the work done by Mr. J. MacFadyen were subsequently co-points remain for settlement; and W. Baldwin, Mr. Robson, Mr. Hunt, fopted at the Committee meeting. ladies who had supplied flowers for、 the Holy Table, and the Ladles'
Guild for looking after the cas TALKING PICTURES socks and surplices.
The Vicar thanked Bishop Hall for his recent visit, and added that the Bishop could be assured of loyal support from St. Andrew's
Church. (Applause).
Church Fabrics.
IN CHURCH.
Sermon Preached On "Frankenstein."
Sydney. For the second time in recent an increase of 7 on the Electoral months a talkie film has been shown Roll, the present total being 169,
Mr. Hunt stated that there was
in the Croydon Congregational
talks are likely to continue for several weeks.
TRIBUTE PAID TO POLICE RESERVE.
At Annual Dinner.
CHINESE COMPANY FUNCTION.
it-they cause mischief of another description, and the wounded are, neglected for there is no passion of the human heart so cruel and selfish as love.
British interests are again repre- sented by Mr. V. Bland and Mr.
A splendid tribute to the Police
"I am sorry to hear it," I said F. C. Tiarks. It was announced Reserve was paid by the Deputy to light-hearted little Sammy Fitz- yesterday that good progress had been made in the discussions which T H. King, who responded to the who brought me the news.
Inspector General of Police, Mr. Warrener of the Naval Brigade, have been taking place in London toast of the guests proposed by
"Sorry to hear it? Gad. I with a view to the renewal of the Mr. D. L. King, Deputy Superin-shouldn't be. The place has got a "Standstill arrangements in the tendent of Police Reserve, at the different look about it when there Case of Hungary.British Wireless annual dinner of the Chinese Com-laze womenfolk around. They are so pany of the Hong Kong Police jolly clever in their ways-worth Reserve last night at the Club ten of your red-cross rufilana,” house.IM
That is as may be," I answered,
Service.
Personal Pars.
A report on the fabrics, sub- Church. The first occasion was the
Mr. T. H. King took the oppor-breaking open a case of whisky tunity of repeating how much in which Sammy had brought up on mitted by Messrs Raven and Bas-screening of the picture "Franken- Hon. G. W. Tan and Mrs. Tandebted the regular police were to the carriage of his machine-gun for ton, architects, stated that the stein," and later. "The Doomed Bat were paasengers aboard the Dollar the Police Reserve, not only for my private consumption. Church building a Interior and ex- tallon" was shown after the Rev. liner President Hoover which ar- their actual service but also for He was taking this machine-gun terfor was in urgent need of re- N. C. Goes had preached a sermon rived from Manila yesterday en their splendid example to the ser up to the front, and mighty proud decoration. The Vicarage floor on the picture.
route to the United States."
vice,
by the was of it. was over-run by white ants, but Mr. Goss said that the film repre-
A distinguished gathering was this had been checked and part of sented an honest attempt to appeat Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Robertson ar present including Hon. Dr. S. W. almighty clever gun.",
A clever gun," he called it; "an the interior of the bouge had been to the loftier side of human nature. rived in the Colony yesterday from Teo, who presided. Mr. Justice He had ridden alongside of it- re-decorated.
It was a war picture, minus the Manila aboard the liner President J. R. Wood, Hon. Mr. C. G. sitting on the top of his horse as Presenting a report on the horrors of war bat it suggested in Hoayer.
Alabaster, Mesars, G. G. Perdue, sailors do—through seventy miles of finance, Mr. J. W Baldwin stated it a vivid way the fact that war was
W Le Bart Sparrow, A. R. 8. desert without a halt watching was noted with deep regret that the an unjustifiable interruption of the Dr, and Mrs. G. Fredenthal were Major, Wong Kwong-tin Chan over It and tending it as he might offertories had decreased again, normal procedure of life. The pic- alaq among the passengers who ar Lim-pak, Pus How-cho, Chow have watched and tended his The Envelope System, brought bure was an ideal sermon in that it rived in the Colony from Manila Tung-sang, Li Yau-taud, Naan mother, or perhaps some other 12. two years ago, Riso presched, while hiding the preach- yesterday aboard the liner Fresh Sing-kwah. Mok Kon-sang, Pater woman. showed
marked Cecrease Ing-Reuter,
Ident Hoover.
Sin, and others.
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