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that again and again. she suitored deep per hymn "Now, the Labourer's task, in o'er" to / caived from Him the wisdom necessary for her crown of Royalty; but the crown of a, good mums, &c., and blue forars in the centre. The managed to make their way to an adjoining
arthly glory was but temporal, and she has rendition it was boßitting the sad and soleman Lord my God, thou hast made thy atoward reign more obedient to the Law of God than In respectful and loyal memory of our Bo- the other inmates, but by the time they fully
occasion.
now ecm-
Clambering over the
jumped to the strest, and sustained shocking lujuries. Both legs were broken, the bones projecting through the skin above the knees. He was picked up and conveyed to the Govera ment Civil Hospital, where he died scum after admission: The Fire Brigade, under Captain Saperintendent May, was sarly in attendance,
Queen's heart took them all in? And, there Counal, and other consular oficials; captain inhabitants of India. The quetion of the relaxe, 5"Xo shall therefors keep say atstates lasting glory of Thy heavenly and highest FATAL FIRE IN QUEEN'S ROAD. fum, because they knew it, and because God and officers of the British, German, French, tionship of the Government to Christian work and my judgments; which it man do he shall name. Therefore, O Good Ahum-Masada, be manget the natives had, for some time, prelive in them; I am the Land" He lays favourable to her, receive her to the glory of
FOUR DEATHS. lad given her auch, victory over self that she could live for her people and not for herself Portuguese, and American men-of-war in port, visus, been the subject of much discussion, and emphasis on the use of the word" and eternal life in Thy imperishable Kingdom of
Outbreaks of fire, more or loss serious, are the part of the Proclamation which referred to includes it that term any man of whatever purity, and let her: rest under the shadow of therefore she had her throne upon the heart of and officers of the staff and regimenta bere.
#2 every week occurrence in the Colony, but The servies did not commence until ten that question had to be drawn up with religion or cread. The paraphraser Jonathan Thy troue in heavenly calm from her labours each of her subjects. But there was a still better
minutes after the appointed hour, and by this much care. A draft was considered and an who purished over nineteen hundred rests in the number of Thy elect Amshaepe rarely are they attended with fatal results theone throne to which we believe she has now
proved by the Cabinet, and sent to the Queen ago, before the time of this groat Rabbi, and We, Thy humble unworthy servants of the passed. God gave her not only victory over time there were between 1,100 and 1,200 people for signature. But the Queen objected to its Aquilas who lived in the first century of the Zarathustrian faith, give Thee. Father of all This unfortunately cannot be said of an out- her foes, not only victory over temptation and over self, but also victory over death, and, as present, seating accommodation having been spirit and wording, and requested that another Christian Fr, both explained the phrase Mercies, most humble and hearty thanks for all break which occurred yesterday morning. we faithfully bellere, sesto her new upon a throng arranged for 1,073, TheChoir entered in solemn draft should be prepared, indicating the line He shall live in them, mentioned in the thy goodness anil loving-kindness to us and to of glory. To him that overcometh," suith Christ, will I grant to sit with mein my throne," atende, the congregation rising, followed by she wished to be adopted. This second draft tort of meaning eternal life, has showing all her other subjects during her glorious shortly after six o'clock, on the first foor of West Hot Talk to our Qreer as dead. the Clergy of the colony and naval chaplains, emendations with her own hand. The word from onjoying it. Truly then the portion of to give Thy ear to our prayer for her blessed West, occupied by a Chinese lantern and she accepted in substance, but made certain that no one leading a virtuous life is debarred sovereignty on this earth, and we beseech The premises altasted at 201, Queen's Road The highly inflammable, na- She is not dead. She has changed her sphere who were as follows: The Rt. Rev. the Bishop "noutrality as indicating her attitude towards our Queen in the happiness of the world to come ness which goeth from our unfeigned lips and soroll-maker
from the falness of our hearts,
ture of the stock quickly gave the fire a of life, but the liver, More than a thousand of Victoria, D.D.; the Rev. R. F. Cobbold, MA.,religion she erased from the document, and is enred
Ecolerantes, Obsp. vii. v. 1, in translated " A.
strong grip of the building, and the flames years ago one of her ancestors who sat upon the chaplain; Bov. F. T. Johnson, M.A., Basistant with her own hand she wrote, "Firmly relying
THE QUEEN'S STATUE. spread with a rapidity that was simply amazing. hame throne of England, Edward the Confessor,
acknowledging with gratitude the solaon of re- the day of death than the day of ons'a birth.
From the immediate vicinity of the outbreak turned to those who were weeping round his chaplain, the Kers. J. C. Leishman, R.N., Wolves on the truth of Christianity and good name is better than pracions ointment, and In the and sald as he was dying, "Weep not for ine, IH. Meeres, R.N., b. H. Jackson. E.N., C. Hligion, wo disclaim alike the right and the Thie translation is not a clear uns.
The base of the Queen's Statue on the Praya there arose one great sheet of fire, caused by the Manil wat die but live, and as I leave Salisbury, R.N., E. H. Good, M‚A., R.N., E. F. desire to impose our convictions on any of our original the idea of the death and birth is con the land of the dying I trust to see the Harrison Smith, R.N., W. J. Southam, T.mbjects." Further, at the end of the Pro- nected with the possessor of "a good name," which was erected to commemorate the Diamond blessings of the Lord in the land of the living. Our Queen door not dia but ye. She has lift Wright, Fong Yat San, J. H. France, M.A, W, clamation, she added the words. May the Gol meaning that the day of his death is better than Jubilee of Her Majesty, in semi-circled with ignition of the Chinese lanterne, which could be of all power grant to Us and those in authority the day of his birth. The life of our Queen Boral wreaths and other tributes of respect heard exploding with a report ike that of a the land of the dying that shu may enter upon Banister. On the Choir and Clergy taking their under Us strength to carry out those our affords beautiful illustration of this text. from Hongkong residents. Many of the tokens whip in the hands of a strong man. This and are tastefully designed, and tear the most den and startling davelopment was totally un the blessings of the Lord in the land of the places the thrilling strains of the Dead Marsh wishes for the good of our people." Faith. When she was born, no one dreamt that such a living. Some of us talk of the poor Queen" from Saul, commenced the service, the congregs-ful to her God. the avowed her conviction great and virtuous ruler was destined to grace appropriate expressions of singer berenrement.ooked for, and practically cut off all means et
of the truth of Christianity and placed her this earth, whose high qualities us wife, mother, Immediately at the foot of the status is one oven or they talk of others when they die
Why poor haretion remaining standing with bowed heads. Then self before India as a Christian Queen, and Queen would make her an example for all from the Hongkong General Chamber of Com escape from the door above, which was and call them poor.
dwelling hours, and is no poverty in death to those who love caine the opening sentences of the Burial sorrion Faithful to her people, she would not hamper time; but the day of her death sees all heads merce, a St. George's Cross, encircled by a broad used
What has the for the Dead, following by the Paahn, Domine or hinder their liberty of conscience. And na bowed in severance before her grave and all wreath of white chrysanthemums, &c., in the cupied by six people- married woman and
centre being a black velvet shipld bearing Queen left? She has left indeed a great fugium, sung by the Choir to Barnby's setting throughout her long and prosperous reign, her tongues speaking her praise.
poople trusted her; the world trusted kaz¡-be-i In the vineteenth vares of the fourth chapter letter Viu gold thread. A broad silk band her nephew (a boy of 181, a Borvant girl aged and vast empire. She has left much earthly in F. After the lesson Stainer's beautiful anthem cause all men knew that she was faithful And of the Ethics of the Fathers, Rabbi Simeon boars the words "Hongkong General Chamber 16, a servant boy aged 10, and two fokis. The happiness; for God did send her happy and
The Freemasons of Hongkong nephew and one of the fokis, by breaking down glorious." She has left that earthly happiness; What are these arrayed in white robos wat because she was faithful she was wise, Faithfulys There are three crowns, the crown of of Commerce."
partition and clambering over the verandahı, it how wired that happiness was! You know rendered by the Choir, followed later by the to Him who is the source of all wisdom, shore. the Law, the crown of the Priesthood, the provide a handsome wreath, of white chrysantho great task. In all her ways she acknowledged name excez them all." She has attained all Royal Welsh Fusiliers are fully represented, there wal sorrow, and she had much mourning is hor earthly life. Now she has gone where Dyke's impressive setting. Rarely has the Him, and He directed her paths. We can well those four crowns, the crown of the British being foar wreaths from the Regiment. The house and safety, being only slightly burned in trad wipes away all tears from all eves. music heen better sung by the Cathedral imagine how, when she came to the throne, si Empire, the greatest the world has evor soon; first, with a broad black satin band tied in a lover's their passage. The noise caused by the break- She has left hor earthly glory, but that Choir than at this service, and in selection and must have schoed the prayer of Bolomon." Oh the crewh of the law, for there was no sove knot, bears the following inscription on a carding down of the partition apparently roused
Queen, and I am but a little child; I know hetwolf; the crown of Priesthood, for she was vereign Lady Queen Victoria, from the Officers. now entered into a glory which is eternal She
not how to go out or come in. And thy the Hand of the Church and Defender of her 2nd Bn, Royal Welsh Fusiliers." The second realised the peril menacing them, the fire has laid down her crown; but that crown was
The Bishop selected for his text the worda sorvant is in the mist of thy people which Faith, and the crown of a good name which is has the following words: In devoted memory had seared, a firmer hold and but an earthly crown, a corruptible crown; she now has an incorruptible crown. She has left Faithful and Wise" from Luke xii, 424 13thon hast chosen, a great people that can her highest praise, and which will qadure as of our Most Gracious Queen Victoria: From the pletely encircled them. her throne, but slis in sested upon a for better" And the Lord said, Who then is that faithful not be numbered aor counted for multi-long as the memory of man will last. Happy Sergeants 2nd Bn. Royal Welsh Fusiliers," The rail of the burning verandah, the second foli
Give thy servant therefore an un-is-the nation which has produced such a rulor, third is a wreath surmounted by a St. George's throne, for Christ said: "To him or to her that and wise steward, whom his lord shall make ruler tudo. avercometh will I give to sit upon my throne' over his household, to give them their portion derstanding heart to judge thy people, that and lapor is the generation which saw her. and a8t. Audrow's Cross combined and is inseri ated, therefore, upon s throna prepared for of meat in due season "Blessed is that I may discern between good and bad; for who Indeed a good name is better than precious bed as follows: To the memory of our Beloved his to judge this thy so great people ointment, and the day of death than the day Quess Express; From the N. U. 0.8 and har by Christ. Why should we mourn? Why servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall
dou of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers. On the left And the thing pleased the Lord and He gave of one's birth. should we be sorry Borry for ourselves, yes, tind so doing,"
He said The words of ing text were spoken her a wise and understanding heart. And, by Io refecting upon what special blessing to of these the fourth is a beautiful wreath bearing but sorry for ber, no-certainly no. No; God has heard our prayers; God has saved the Queens by our Lord in answer to a question put to Him this God-given wisdom she has reigned; by her pray for on behalf of her successor and the the words "In loving memory of our Quan, saved her by His love; saved her by the blood by St. Peter. The Lord had been spanking of wisdom she has strengthened her Kingdom; by Empire over which sho ruled. I un confronted from the women of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers." of Christ: saved her from trouble, from the importance of faithfulness on the part of her wisdom she has knit together the Empire; with the same difficulty which the wayfarer felt Another prominent floral offering is that of the St. Pater asked whether His by drawing all hearts into one, focussing them in that beautiful parabis in the Talmud. The Parsee Community, placed at the right side of sorrow, from caro, from anxiety, from tempta- the servants. tion, from sin ayed her from all the troubles words referred only to the Apostle or to all men.apon herself. At the time of her coronation, wayfarer was thirsty, hungry and footsore, when the statuo by Mr. H. N. Mody, with the words of this presont world and called her home In reply Christ showed that all men are in the Dean of St. Paul's, Sydney Smith, preach he saw a tree bearing luscious fruit, givings plea woven in silk,To her, the Good Ruler, the to be at rest with Himself; saved her from the position of stewards, to whom God has ining in the Cathedral said, What limits to the sant shed, and nourished by a stream rippling Pious Queen, Obit. 22 1 1901.”
The Governor of Macso with the Portugueso all the real hard work that she had day after trusted various gifts and powers, and who glory and happiness of our native land, if the chess by. He partook of the fruit, reposed in the day for more than three score years; saved her are therofore responsible to God for the usa Creator should in his merey have placed in the shade and refreshed himself in the stream; and | Consal-General and others placed a beautifulful. along the dames
Those who are heart of this royal woman the rudiments of when about to depart,addressing the tree.ho said, wreath on the front base of this Statue, from that, for "Blessed are they who die in which they make of their trust. the Lord, said the Spirit, for they do rest faithful to their trust will receive a reward: wisdom and mercy; and if giving them time "O tres! How shall I bless thee? If I would tied with ribbons of the Portuguese national slight hold of the houses on each side. The from their Ishours and their works do follow those who are unfaithfal will meet with punish-to expand and to bless our children's children wish thee sweet fruits, your fruits are as sweet as colours. This wreath was placed by Senhor whole place, eye-witnesses say, seemed to go
Romano in person, and while he was doing so
up in one great blaze, and there was hardly them." Well may we thank God when we ment. The Saviour further goes on to empha with her goodness, He should grant to her a they are; if I would wish thes pleasant sindos, think of our Queen. Well may wa join in St. size the truth that the greater the trust the long sojourning upon earth, and leave her to reign your shades are pleasant enough; if I would. HE. the Governor of Macas, Lieutenants
Carvalhees and Goures, the commander and any smoke. When the outbreak had eventually Paul's song of triumph, "Oh death, where is gron or the responsibility. Unto whomsoever over us till she is well stricken in years. What wish for a cool stream to run close by thee and
much is given, of him shall much be required; tky sting; Oh grave, where is thy victory!"
bees of this Portuguese community, who had all bodies of the woman and the servant girl and of God! These words were indeed a prophe shall I mk for thee? I shall ask this, that may who bath given her, the victory through our they ask the more. Most appropriate thereforetical aspiration," and most richly hos God an overy brach an offshont that springs from proceeded on foot to the Statue after the Memoboy. They were not greatly burned, and death are the words of the text to our services this awered the prayers of her people offered for her theo be like thee," and in the same spirit werial Service, uncovered and respectfully saluted. The Italian Residents" have also con-
was apparently due to suffocation. The bodies day, in which we are gathored together to day by day and year by your. Most richly has pray that every successor of our dear Queen
were removed to the mortuary, where they unite in spirit with those who this day
tinue to prosper as they did in her time, inspired. Austro-Hungarian and German Consuls and the await identification. The first and second 18, in giving us a Queen so faithful and so wise.
floors Lady Queen Blessed is that servant whom his Lord when by the fuperishable memory of her noble and Royal Engineers. On the right front is n
were gatted, most gracious
but the shop itself token in the form of a huge floral anchor en- church of St. John the Baptist, Hongkong, so Vistoria, who has been taken from us to He cemeth shall find so doing." The words again blameless life!
twined with a narrow black ribbon, bearing in merged comparati:ely safe, the greater rest from her Isbours in the presence of seam to apply with peculiar emphasis to the large, so representative, so mournful a con-
gold letters the names of the different ships of part of the damage resulting there being God. She was most truly God's steward. Quaea. In spite of her four-score years she was gregation as assembled within it on Saturday Let us study a few lessons with regard to her still so doing faithful and wise, when the call
the British Fiest in the harbour. Another caused by water. The premises are easured for beautiful wreath with palm leaves and a varied iast, when the residents of the colony, people of stewardship, that we may, as wo study it, not came. No flagging of the industrious hand; no divora races and religions, offered unitedly a only rejoice over her own great worth and failing of the loving faithful heart no cloud
assortment of flowers tastefully arranged, and $1,700 with Mesars, Hotz, s'Jacob & Co.
The only theory the police at present hold last public tribute to the goodness and great work, but may also rejoice over the reward. ind of the wise and clear brain. Still carrying
surrounded by a bread white satin ribbon, is from the German community. It bears the which Christ promises in these verses, and into on her stewardship, the Lord rame and called neer of their late Queen-Empress whose in which it is our sure confidence that she has her swiftly and peacefully to Himself. A
for Hochseligen Mujest act Koenigin Victoria ad carelessly throws Chinese crackers amongst following inscription in silver. Dela Andenken regarding the origin of the fire is that someone terment was then taking place in England, already entered. And first let us note two cou- blessed ending to a blessed life, or rather a bless Had the service been dedicated to thanks ditions of her stewardship as described in var ed entrance into the better life. Ah! my friendson, or what warkest Than," for all are Thy rea In Tivister Ehrerbietung Gewidmet Von Den the baterns stored on the verandah from one Deutschen Hongkonys." Other wreaths and of the houses in the vicinity, which overlook giving instead of mourning, the seene might text. First, it was of Divine appointment. It and fellow subjects, may we not indeed praise God was the Lord who made her ruler over His for what he has done for usand for hor. May we
crosses bear the following words From the the building. Arson, from the fatal results well have been described as one of surpas ing brilliance, for even the sable drapings household. We are indeed taught in Scripture not praise Him and bless His Name that He
Chinese Justices of the Peace;" "From the that all men are appointed of (ad to a steward gave us such a queen? May we not praise Hi
debere of the Hongkong Club." "A Chee and attending the outbreak, is not suspected, of the columns, pmlpit and altar, the sombre ship, that our time, our strength; our abilities. that. He made her what she was? May we not
Co."From Lana, Crawfordand Co.: In loving Strange to say, Saturday, when the shop was A Token of closed out of respect to the memory of the Iste bless Him also for the peace, and rest, and joy
memory of our Beloved Queen;" garb of mourning worn by the vast number of our positions, are all "talents" intrusted to ne
loyal devation from the Hongkong Palive Force, Queen, was the first day that these lanterns civilians present, were unable to dim the bril- by God, to be used for His glory, for which we
now given to His servant, faithful and wise.
V.K.; From the Chinese Club;" "From the tancy of the uniforms of the military, naval, are responsible to Him. But we are taught But let us not close without remembering that
Most high God, King of the Universe! Muy it he Tang Wah Hospital:"From the Hongkang were stored on the verandah. They are usually also that, in a special manner, the powers that there is yet another lesson that we may learn
sacoptable to Thes to hearken to the humble prayer civil and consular officers, who were present be are ordained of God." It is therefore no from her life, besides that of thanksgiving that we lay before Theo, with bears and broken Commercial Union;""From the District Watch hung in long rows outside the shop, but behalf of their governments and services empty form when our English Sovereigns uro There is the lesson to be learned from her hearts, to admit into overlasting life and peace and men's Committee In Chn Kai, Mesara Reiss & for convenience on the day in question they
For we too are stewarde. To happiness, with the souls of the upright and the Co.'s compradore," "From Po Loung Kok" to demonstrate their sympathy and respost. proclaimed by the grace of God.". We believe, example.
that they are ordained of God"; we honour and each one of us has God given talents," to righteous of all time, the ront of this virtuons Queen From the Chinese Chamber of Commerce:" "In were temporarily stored in the place indicated. When the service was commoncel the scar
some mure, to Home less, to some ten, to under the preteen of whose rule we have enjoyed the Memory of our loved Queen, From I. E. and 8. blessings of freedom and prosperity, by virtue of Hongkong From the Institute of Engineers was majestic in its impressiveness; the clergy obey them because it is so. And to our beloved
Quen what strength it must have given, what some five, to some one. To each of has He just and benovalent laws, and of the love and mother- were seated within the communion rails; in the courage, what assurance in executing judgment given his or her work to do; abilities and op-ly one which the extended to all her subjects of and Shipbuilders;" "From the Jewish Com chancel cast of the choir wore members of the and righteousness, to know that her appoint-portunities and powers to be used in His ser. whatsoner creed or nation. Give her, we boscechaunity: Many doughters have done virtuously Tuse, of the fruit of her bands and the enjoyment of but thou excellest them all;" "From the Hong- congregation who it was impossible to sentiment was of God Himself, that she was in very vice. None of us can for a moment compare of that light reserved for the Righteous in the work kong Volunteer Corps;" From Mr and Mr
come, which nu Eye hath seen bat Thin, @ Lord:
A floral shield was elsewhere. The surpliced choir cccupied truth the "Minister of God," and might there our position or unties with those of our Queen; fore ever rely on Divine guidance and Divine but wo must all remember this, that be our their usual position, and at the head of the help. At the same time how the thought anre were the numerous officers in scarlet and must have deepened the sense of responsibility/trast great or small, it is a trust, a trust from the hearts of her Royal sons and daughters, and of placed on the monument by the Committee of an eight months' lease of the important port of
God Himself. Your life, your powers, your all the Foyal Family, and comfort also our hearts and the Club Germania, the shield showing "V" in | Chingwangtao on the understanding, a con blue uniforms, with gold lace and gättering | Appointed by God, to Him she was respon position, your influence, whatever they may be, the hourt of the verions races and nations who are violeta and a ribbon in the German colours bearveyed through Admiral Seymour, that the orders, whilst the congregation occupied the account of her stewardship. Then notice alnare given to you by God Himself, to be used for ouring her loss today.
the benefit of others to God's glory. May God make each one of us to be faithful and wise stewards! May God grant that when our Lord shall come, He may find us so doing es
bat the flames, as already stated, had ob- tained such a firm hold that all the brigade could do was to prevent their spreading, in which, huppily, they were entirely ancosas..
had obtained a
Thanks be to God who giveth us the victory, and to whom they commit much, of him will/Flory! what happiness! what joy! what bounty nourish theo, thou hast it already. What then officers of the cruiser Adamostor, and a large aua. heen overcome, on the verandah were found the
Lord Jesus Christ!
THE PUBLIC SERVICE.
Seldom has there been seen in the cathedral / commit to the ground the body of any blessed her, and in so doing has He blessed shall be like her. May her great nation contributed a floral offeriur side by side with the
Sovereign
able; to Him sho would have to render the fins!
that another condition of the stewardship is that it is to be used for the good of others. The steward is appointed "to give the house a stain or sppointed to give the house
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SPECIAL FRATRE. Sovereign of the Universe, and Lord of Lords. In Thy hauls are the life of erary creature, and the soul of every human being. There is no God but Thee, and no raviour bat Thyself. All things were created by Thee and are the work of Thy hands, Thou had made the world and that fulness thereof, the bearers and all their boats. all that Thot platest and there is none in the highest Oh One God! Croator of the world! Thou Joost or the lowest regions to say anto Thee, What duant tares and the work of Thy hails.
Of True God and Just Judgo! Thou hast lined it has phased Thy Divine will to take from us the and decreed that all who are hora ars to uliv, and the pride of our eyes and to remeve from our heads the crown, of our glory, the God-fearing and virtuon Queen, cur Lady and Sovereign Victoria. Our hoarte Quero and var grief, is hy at this great and irreparable loss.
Borcifd Father In thy manifold merey, Tomfort Charles H. Lammert," ete,
affiction
Comfort us all in caring the inscription Club Germanis." The
CHINGWANGTAO,
We were informed by telegraph some time back that the British Government had secured
Let her enter into pesco, let her rust in her bul,Staff at Departmental Sergeants Mess" aise branch railway and landing stage were com- aast let ber uprightness go before her. Amen.
contribute a beautiful wreath, as also the Hong-plated forthwith, so as to enable our troops and Palm sliz. was then sung and followal by thekeng Branch of the China Association, the atures to be landed during the winter for any
French Consul, Hongkong Club and Lieut.-fol. Huddisti
transepts, have and gallery. The doors were thronged with Europeans unable to obtain seats, whilst behind them were packed throngs of Asiatic, attracted by the throngs of natabers round the church must have amounted ruler is appointed of God for the bonefts/He found our beloved and honoared Queen PRAYER FOR THE KING ANDTHEROYALFAMILY. Welchman and officers of 5th Hyderabad Inoperations in North China. As cou as the
Victoria.
past
to thensands. Many religions were no doubt represented in the church by these composing the congregation, Luf as the solemn service trust, and are mħfaithful to Him who appointed Marche Funebró," impressively played like guinence our mest gracious sovereign Kitur Edward gauze, the loose end of the knot tying the gouze
the
The old hymn "O fiod our help in ages was then sung, followed by the final prayers and benediction by the Bishop.
The service terminated with Beethoven's the opening voluntary by Mr. A. G. Ward, the organist, after which the choir and clergy left in silence, and the congregation dispersed."
May a who dispenseth salvation unto, inge atal donition unto prizcen, Whose kingdom is so ever-fantry Regiment. The Filipinos showed their order was given by tao British Admiral the work as panal toral with nl speel lasting ingdom. Who delivered his serrant David respect for our late Sovereign by placing's pretty
We now learn from a Peking correspondent from the destructive sword, Who maketh a way in wreath of passion flowers, wisteria and tea roses, the son, and a path in the mighty waters, bless, Dre with black leaves, the whole covered with black who writes to the Globe, that suddenly, serye, guard, naist. exalt and raise ato a high VII, his Royal Consort, the Duke and Duchene of York, and all the members of the Royal Family. May the Supreme King of Kings exalt and raise him on high, sad grant him a long and prosperous reign, ay the Supreme King of kings, through Ria infinita mercy, inspire him nuci alt hús counsellors and officers benevolence towards us, and all Israul oar brethren. In his day and in oura may Judais be saved, and Inel dvoll sounzely, and may the Redeemer enne to. Zion. Hay the be the will of God, a lot ne sar Ame
PARSEE MEMORIAL SERVICE.
SERVICE AT CANTON,
[FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT."
The Committee of the Parsee or Zoroastrian
Caston, 2nd February. Religious Fund in Hongkong nailer their President, Mr. H. N. Mody, beid a Special A special service in memory of the late Memorial Service for the late Queen Empress Queen Victoris was held at Christ Church; Victoria at their premises in Elgin Street at
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of the people There have been rulers who have used their position to enrich themselves, who have wielded their power solely for their own aggrandisement. Such rulers abuse their
bearing the letters in gold, "From the Filipino without warning, Tillard, the Senior Naval proceeded thore spined to be hot one unite them Rulers are appointed of God, as stow
Residents" Mr. and Mrs. Danby also placed a Oficer, gave orders, acting quer a telogramı from the admiralty, sent to Admiral Bruce, art of worship, in which Christian, Jew, ards of His gifts for the benefit of their people,
large chrysanthemum wreath on the Statue. We have already noticed the little tribula with the
in command off Taku, to suspend all opera Mohamedan and Zoroastrian joined with With those conditions of stewardship in our
inscription. “From a grateful pensioner. minds, let us turn for a short space to the life
Watkins, Limited" deposited a wreath on the tions. Needless to say, the order was marnest fervour, for men of the latter re-
and reign of our late bolored Queen, and see
THE JEWISH SERVICE. ligions were seem to be present. Amongst how she failed them, Hers was indeed a
Statue with the floral design" V.R." in the centre
caived by those who were making every effort At the Jewish Synagogue in its temporary
to complete the work with something little the congregation were H.E. Sir Henry Aweighty stewardship. Never in the history of
short of dismay. It was well known that the Blake, G.C.M.G., Lady Blaku and Miss Blake, mankind has any man or woman been called to situation above Seymour Terrace a Memoria!
officers of the Allied armies were anxious to sen attended by Mr. E. F. Johnston, A.D.C.; Senhor rule an Empire so vast as that of which she Service to her late Majesty Queen Victoria was monarch. Even at the time of her acces was held yesterday morning. In the absenco
the works completed, although for the moment Conselheiro J. M. de Souza Horts & Costa, sion the Empiro for earpassed in extent and in of a Rabbi, Mr. S.. A. Joseph prepared and
the cause of their interest was not so apparent. Governor of Alacio, attended by his A. D. Ce population any of the great empires of the delivered the following address and prayers:
"My dear Fellow Congreganta: We have
as it was the British Government that had Lieut. Carvalhaes and. Lieut. Gouves, and ancient world. Of late she has ruled over more
than a sixth part of the habitable world, assembled here to-day to pay our last tribute
secured a lease of the port. At last the cause of Captain Andres, consular of the Portu and considerably more than a sixth part of to our late beloved Queen. It is our duty, To shed tears
the sudden order from Downing Street has been guoso cruiser Adamastori Major General Lias its population. In addition to that, hor morally and religiously. coigne C.M.tr. and Mrs. Gascoigns, with influence with the rulers of other nations over, and to mourn the loss of a right.
explained. It appears that the other Powers did person is considered by our religion Captain the Hon'ble H, W, Trefusis, A.D.C.; Co. has of necessity been immense. I mention these coun
things, not from any foolish desire to boast of meritorious action, so it is not the feeling of 3 o'clock on Saturday, Almost the whole of Shameen, on Saturday morning, the 2nd Fe-not like the ides of Great Britain leasing thin lonel the O'Gormanand Madam O'Gorman Com
greatness of the British Empire, but ingratitude and loyalty alone that brings us to the community met for the special occasion,bruary, at II a.m., at which the largest congre port, which is being made by British workmen ever and British capital. They wanted to have modore Powell, C.B. Cdonel Bertie, R.W.Forder to bring clearly before your minds the gether to-day; the occasion has it religions and general prayers were first offered and cer- and Mrs. Bertis, Major Morris and Mea trementous (I can use no other word) responsi claims also. It has been said by one of our main religious ceremonies in commemoration oestion of different nationalities that Morris; Kear-Admiral Kirchhoff of the German bilities of the Queen's position. And when she most illustrious Rabbis that "It is unnecessary the dead performed in accordance with the assembled in the Shameen Churoli met to the use of it also, and it is evident that cu A special prayer was said by the President. Among these present were the Consular body decided to suspend operations. It now trans- Squadron, with staff, and German Naval Officers, was called to assume less responsibilities, she to make monuments for the righteous: their rites and terets of the Zoroastrian 1eligion. manifest their respect for her late Majesty. long us. pinerparlers were pauding, it was
was but eighteen years of age! True, she had deeds will commemorate them equally well." Sir John Carrington, MG, Chief Justice, great and wise advisers. True, she had for How completely this saying is exemplified in Mr. Medy, in a very impressive and effective the Taolai Kung Shin Tran, representing the pires that while the British Government retains Hon. J. H. Stewart Lockhart, C.M.G., Colonial twenty-one years the help of her wise and nobis the case of our beloved Queen! Can her numer, and the whole congregation devoatly Acting Viceroy of Liang Kwang, the naval authority over the nori (whatever that may
The prayer was as follows :---
officers and marines, and nearly all the foreign Secretary Hen, F. H May CM.G., Captain Consort. Yet the burden was hers alone, sud memory perish from the mind of man? Will joined in offering the prayer after him.
come to), the Allies are to be allowed to use it Blessed be the name of Holy Abura-Mazada, residents of Shameen. The Rev. H. G. Johnson and are to share the cost of the lease. The Superintendent of Pow; Hou. R. D. Ormsby, she had to bear the ultimate responsibility atone, it be possible to write the history of the 19th
for more than sixty years. How then did she century with her name left out?
I propose to take for my text to-day the pass-Hear the voice of our prayer, D Ahara-Mazada. delivered the funeral sermon.
work of construction has now been recom. Director of Pubillo Works, Hon. Basil Taylor, bear it? Our text describes the qualifications
menced; the railway, which is a very level one, Acting Harbour Master, His Hotone T. Hof a good steward, and no words in the age in Isaiali, Chap. xxvi. v. Open yo the Holy, Heavenly, Pare, Be gracions nuta ne English language will better describe the gates, that the righteous nation which keepeth Thy Mazdayaquian. Bersants and satisfy us Stroombe Bmith, Acting Faime, Judge Hon.acter of our late most gracious Queen the truth may enter in The Midrash com with Thy roy: Vouchsafa to as Merciful About 24 acres of reclaimed land at Ma'wal, presents few engineering difloulties, and the Meigl Goodmin, K, Attorney lieneral then thoes npplied us by our Lord Himments on this verse to point out that the gates of Creator that our late blossed Gracious Sovereign Colombo, have been set apart for coaling rails will soon be kid, while there is little deabt Faithful Heaven are open to all righteous people, be they Queen Empress Vistoria be partaker of ever-grounds, and the Ceylon Government intends that by the time this letter reaches you the Sir Thomas Jackson, Senhor A. G. Romano Faithfal and Wise."
to erect coaling jetties off the ground without Consul-General for Portugal; Dr. B. Tang, faithful to God who appointed her faith Jow or Gentile: The use of the word "Goy, lasting glory in Thy Kingdom of Heaven.
jetty will also be practically finished. By this German Vios Consul; M. L. G. Le Boux, French fal to her people who were committed to which means equally a nation or a Gentile, is She, the Fravashi of the Pare, at her trast in farther delay, states a Ceylon paper.
means communication with Tientsin will be her care; faithful to the laws which she especially commented upon 48 shewing that Thao; she was led into righteousness and justice Const): Chov. Z Volpicelli Italian Consul: ministered, faithful to her pledges; faithful Heaven is not proluarely the Jew's portion. by the multitude of Thy divina mercy and
possible throughout winter. The Germans are M. Onstinon, Russian Consul: N. Post, in word, in work, ln life. Let me quote one It is not neocy to be an Aaronite, a Levite, grace, and sat on the throne that ever judged
quite the people in possession here and at Tien- Austrian Vice-Consul, P. Buro, Belgium Con- striking noident to illustrate how, in her reign. or an Israelite in order to inherit eternal life rightly, ministered to the well-being, peace, and
tein. They are placarding all, the streets in aul; M. Exto, Japanese Consul. W. F. Alle maintained her faithfulness to her God and add happiness in the world to cope. Another prosperity of the various nationalities put by to her people. At the time when the Govern illustriona Rabbi, President of the Great Thy livine wisdom under her care these
German as Ketteler Strasse, Kaiser, Strasse, drich, Asting, United States Congal-Generalment of India was transferred from the East Syahotrion, said if a Gentils lives up to the three score years and three and ministered to F. J. Haver Droese, Consul General for India Company to the direct rule of the British law, he may be esteemed the equal of the High the edifying of her earthly kingdom for over
&c. They are a wonderfully assertive race. 1939-L. and C. Express, the Netherlandsy M. «Zuniga, Spanish Crown, the Queen issued a Proclamation to the Priest, for it is written in Leviticus Chapineresang strength and durability to the orez-
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