CORRESPONDENCE,
THE CHURCH AND
SERVICE.
THE
[TO THE EDITOR OF THE HONGKONG DAILY PRES."
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29TH, 1916.
MISSIONARY WORK IN CHINA.
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EXPERIENCE OF DR. WEBB ANDERSON,
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HONGKONG SANITATION. REPLIES TO DR. OZORIO'S QUESTIONS.
DR. OZORIO AND OFFENSIVE SANITATION.
Dr. Ozokio, pursuant to notice, asked the oilowing questioni ;---
(i)-What powers has the Head of the Sanitary Department over the nightsoil-cookies! (28)--Is the Head of the Sanitary
SPORT.
CRICKET.
NAVY CHINESE RECREATION CLUB, The above match was played on the latter's ground at Causeway Bay, and resulted in a draw, The scores were as
CRC.
G. Wilson, b Fisher P. K. Wong, b Fisher 3. Yewe and b Gibson
H. F. Un, b: Gibson...
W. II. Wei, b Fisher
G. Lee, hot out
H. Ching, e Stow, b Gibson
A. Kew, Stow, b White
S. C. Wong, run out
C, Choi, b Barstow
1. Chan, b Barstow-
Extras
Pte. Fisher
Mid Batterham... Coin. Gilson
Sub, 1t. Barstow P..O.. White
Xusu. Day Wild
Some-interesting references to mission. At the fortnightly meeting of the ary work in China were made by Dr. Hongkong Sanitary Board yesterday the Webb Anderson, of Fatahan, who was Hon. Mr. W. Chatham presided, and follows 1, 618,-Will you please allow
the principal speaker at the annual those also present were:-Cok Crisp, Dr. through the medium of your columns, to reply to a letter in a local contempor-missionary meeting of the Wesleyan Ozorio, and Messrs. F. B. L. Bowley, ary published yesterday under the above Church, Wanchai, Dr. Anderson gave Ng Hon T, P. W. Goldring, and Chan vivid illustrations from his Kai Ming, with Mr. W. Bowen-Rowlands heading? My object is to enlighten and many
He referred to the (Secretary). The President (Mr. D. W -correct the author on several points. The own experiencs,
of speaking. *N mission-Tratman) and Dr. Woodman (Medical- "man in the street" reading the letter difficulty
Officer of Health) were absent, owing to would imagine that the soldiers in thery topics in Hongkong, where Colony--I trust that the sailors will reply were upposed to know so much. How-military duties.
ever, much of that knowledge was based for themselves-are rolling in wealth,
on inere hearsay, and he would seek to and spend most of their time and money drinking. Instead of this bring the case, put them into passerzion of a few facts the great majority and I include all that when, in due time, they went corps have the princely sum of $2 per home, they might be possessed of sound week aft for themselves, and soldiers, not ideas. Outlining the progress which has baring been trained in Lombard Street, been made in Fatshna, Dr. Anderson said End that this does not go very far. One that seventeen years ago they had 72 in- from within” (the author's mom-de-ple) patients and 3,000 out-patients in one would possibly make it last several weeks. year. This year they had had 300 in. Let me inform him, too, that quite in patients and about 18,000 out-patients; per cent of the "imen here now are, to this in spite of the fact that his two medical colleagues were at the Front. The Church at Fatelian had also grown, Starting from practically nothing, the hospital church now has a considerable membership, and exerts & powerful in fluence. The change in the religions atmosphere in Fatshan was also notice- able, and this was not solely due to the church work, but also to the growth of China and her changing ideas. The new movement in China, said Dr. Anderson, was like the sweep of the ocean, finding its way, at full tick, into the creeks and This movement, canals of Fatshan.
all intents and purposes, keeping twh homes going, for if they have not a wife at Home they have a mother, sister or some other relation whom they are up porting. When the allowance for their upkeep subtracted from the soldier's pay and the current rate of the dollar is taken into consideration (the pay is in sterling) he scarcely needs a clerk and a set of books to record his local expendi-
ture.
working amongst a people of great brain Power, was bound to have a significant.. effect upon the whole world. The move- ment, which affected so many phases of Chinese life, was manifest also in the. Church. The Church was living, the members valued their membership, and were keen on exhorting those who might -bring --discredit-Strict tests – were ↑
To
Departament varo that niueh inconvenience. causert tenants of houses in blocks, or terraces, by different nightsoil different coolies working at times in the same locality? (.) Is the Head of the Sanitary Department aware that unless, say, 50 cents or more per month extra is paid by tenants to the raulies they would only perform their duties of alternate days? (.)-Is the lead of the Sanitary
Department aware of the fact that a coolie may at present work in different districts, lie castori being for the coolie to follow the house-holder by whom he is employed?
(v.)-Why cannot the present ill-small-
ing system of excretal removal not be improved upon by pro- viding double backets for each house?
"The empty one to be. brought in daily by the coolie. and the fall one removed at the same time, thus preventing the transference from one to the j other as is now daily done?
3
40
17
0
Total
145
D.
3.
1
NAVY
Com. Gilson, not out
Sub, Lt. Barstow, cand b Yow... 0 Aust. Payr, Robinson, e Chan b
Yew
Lt. Cr.. Stow, b Yew. Mid. Batterhan, b Lee
Pte. Fisher, e Wei, b Yew
Asst. Pay. Wild, not oat
P. U. Robertson, Lt. Knight, P. 0 White, Sto, P. O. Morgan,
did not bat.
J. Yew
H. V. Un
10. Le
Wilson
Extens
Total
M.
1
1 0
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ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL.
TO-DAY'S MATCHES.
·AND. DIVISION.
Staff and Departments "A" Coy.
(i)-Is the Head of the Sanitary K.S.L.I-Military Ground. Kick-off, 41
Department Aware that the rightsoil coolies in most caseES throw the liquid part of the night soil into the drains? (e) What special supervision, apart
p.m. Referee, Mr. Wright.
R.E. (R). "D" Coy. Navy Ground. Kick-of, feree, Mr. McPherson.
RUGBY FOOTBALL.
CLUB v. HMS.----
K.S.LI- p.m. Re
"One from within" would also de well to bear in mind, when talking about the soldiers at present in the Colony, that they are mostly men who volunteered for active service the day that war broke out; they did not wait for any Lord Derby scheme, nor were they dragged up
from the ordinary police sur by eonscription. Some of thein, too, have'
veillance, is there at present to been to the front, and to my way of
prevent the last nuisance?” thinking their feelings at least are en-
The PRESIDENT replied as follow :---- titled to some consideration, · Quite a
(1).-The Head of the Sanitary Depart A Rugby match has been arranged be 1.
tween the Club and I.M.S. for. number of men serving here now have.
ment has no special powers over any of today on the Club Ground, Kick-off, 3,38 vacated good positions. People at home
the night-soil coolies except those provid-p.m. The Club will be represented by the following.-C. F. Maltby: R. M. have learnt a thing or two about soldiers
ed by the Conservancy contractor under Hen kerson, H. B. Rouse, Capt. Taylor, during the last two years, and the old
the terms of his contract. The bulk of nfd A Brand Lieut Bolless nad Corperal Jonca; R Kar marrow-minded opinion of a few years
the night soil coolies are the private ennedy, J. Balston, Capt. Nevill, Lieut. ago that the Army consisted of the
If any McCare Licat, Wall, Lieut. Litr. N. 34. of the country" is rather out of date.also believed in prayer, and, through vice of his particular employes the
ployees of the householders. householder is dissatisfied with the ser- Austin; and J. Walker. "One from Within" has probably for faith in Christ, were emancipated from remedy is in his own hands. He can by gotten what the "seum of the country"
the fear of devils. They could with-application to the Head of the Sanitary
servancy Contractor under and at the Dr. T. E P. Sailer, of Columbia rates laid down in Clause 16 of the Con-University, US.A., who has made an servancy Contract for Hongkong and extensive visit to the East, has written Clause 16 of the Contract for Kowloon lately on Education in a very clear and bien so engaged were under the jurisdic-complete manner, and makes suggestions tion of the Head of the Sanitary Depart of considerable value to all interested in ment, but the number of householders the welfare of Asiatics, better than he does. He has been mis
very small. The position of the house being conducted in the Philippines where availing themselves of these clauses is A most interesting experiment is still informed, too, regarding the constitutionThe story of the Gospel was the story of holder with regard to the excretal mat the United States is seeking to prepare
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lied by the members themselves; they found that the Chinese themselves were the chief agents of Christian propaganda
The Chinese Christians were fond of preaching, and demanded the best that could be given. The Chinese Christians
did at Mons, the Marne, Nenve Chapelle, stand persecution, and could bear up Department obtain a man from the Con-f
and various other places.
against ongging," which was worse Referring to his proposition that the than a powerful onslaught. Christianity Chaplains should visit the various can-) teens-there gentlemen know the service gave then something to "die on," and ng one whose work was to try and keep men from dying, he (Dr. Anderson) could testify with grest certainty to that fact
inan and understand him considerably
"EDUCATION IN THE FAR EAST.
of the Canteen Committees. As for the love, action and sacrifice, the levo that suggestion that men should partake of won when all else failed: Dr. Anderson lighter beers, I admit that I know illustrated his points by many telling Sanitary Department has no information they, meanwhile, are only imperfectly!
power and effect.
nothing about the percentage of alcohol incidents, which were related with great in any particular brand, but experience has shown distinctly that the Japanese. beers recommended always have more
Mr. A. H. Harris, Commissioner of Chinese Customs, presided over the meet
to use (1) of By-law No. 3 of the all their schools are taught in the Eng- ters produced on his premises is defined the Filipinos for self-government, and Scavenging and Conservancy By-laws. lish language. In this effort many, (2), (3) and (4).-The Head of the Filipinos have to be the teachers and as to the vagaries of private employees
acquainted with English, and the_pupils (5).-There is no reason why any house in thousands of cases have no English holder who prefers such an arrangement spoken in their homes, which retards should not adopt it. But if it is intended Progress Great emphasis is placed on industrial education, which in that the used receptacle with its contents Malaya is almost ignored entirely. effect than any-British-brand.--The- ing. Mr. Harris, who has had a wide shall be carried direct to the Conservancy Ninety five per cent of the tchools, male Japanese beer suggestion also touches the experience of mission work in different not be transferred on the premises to athletics, which are essential to shake boats, that is, that the contents shall and feniale, take part in games and financial part of the question. What a parts of China, said be fully appreciated general receptacles serving more than one Asintio children out of the great lack of "glorious drunk" they can all have out the significance of euch work as an aphs work will have to be grently increas.ut which social babits will change with house, the number of coolics engaged in interest in living movements, and with- of $2 a week after they have bought
lifting agency in Chinese life. Mr.ed and the wages of the individual will great reluctance Eighty per cent of cigarettes, tobacco, matches, stamps,
Harris also referred to his previous householder's pocket for missing and training.
The charges on the Filipinos attend normal schools for rise pari parau, soap, tooth powder, cleaning material,
acquaintance with Dr. Webb Anderson, damaged receptacles will, it is to be fear- In Korea Dr. Sailer noted that the and other little incidentale-with Japan-in Wuchow, and touched upon the imod, also increase considerably.
Koreans are trained, by Japanese almost (6). The Head of the Sanitary Depart exclusively, to becoine legal Japanese
.ese beor at 50 cents a bottle! They must portance of the different agencies of ment is aware that the practice exists subjects. The Japanese Government does
be financial experts, wasting their time in the Army,
The gentleman with the inside know ledge also sees fit to bemoan the awful condition of both services from Friday to Monday. His remarks in this direc- tion are an absolute insult to the Com- manders of the Navy and Army and to all the offiours and meu. As for com- paring the lads at home with those out'
missionary propagands.
Anderson is approaching some of the During his stay in Hongkong, Dr. wealthy Chinese hore on behalf of his free healing agency in Fatshan and
neighbourhood.
This Year
Last Year ... Inercase-200 e
Receipta Aggregate
***
for week.
$11,687 10,702 925
receipts for 47 weeks. 8-74,261 51 031 157,227
HONGKONG TRAMWAY CO., LTD. The approximate statement of traffic bare, the conditions of service and cir-receipts for the week ending 25th November cumstances are in every way so entirely in as follows :— different that no comparison is feasible. Mention is also made of "luxury ”—all out of a week.
I am sorry, Mr. Editor, but words fail me,
Trusting that "One from Within "is quite satisfied with himself that he is "doing his bit," and that he has a "starred" occupation, and that he will learn a great deal more about both ser- vices before I discusses them again, I am, Sir,
COMMON SENSE.
As Russian news is to the fore it may be useful to stato that verets are convert- ed into miles by dividing by 3 and doubl- ing the result (eg., 30 versta-20 miles), and that poode are converted into tons by dividing by 6 (e.g., 400 poode 7 tons, approximately).
THE AMERICAN INVASION OF
MALAYA!
and would be glad of any suggestions not derive its ultimate authority from the consent of the governed, but from the with a view to checking it.
(7)The nuisance is usually committed divine right of the Euror, so loyalty voillance over such can only be exercised Sailer remarks that there is much to on private property, and nocturnal sur-to the State takes the form of obedience rather than intelligent co-operation. Dr. by the occupier. When the offence is admire in Japanese education, but, even ported as being committed on public prose, he passes some severe criticisus. A perty, special watch is set with a view to former Minister of Education told him the apprehension of the culprit.
that the German model had been copied too much and not copied well. A broader culture and greater independence in thought is desired. The next few mars will see interesting experiments.
of
MAY ROAD CONVENIENCE. With regard to the proposed erection of a water flushed convenience for men
But China is held to be the land and women near the May Road tram station, the President, in a minute, sug-promise for education, because there the gested the appointment of a caretaker to possibilities are so immense. The coup- look after the erection..
try has indigenous educational tradi-
Hon. Mr. W. CHATHAM said that tions which were far better developed his opinion was that a caretaker would than in any other country in the Far be a great nuisance; greater than any East, and the whole political organisa- nuisance which might result from histion is essentially more democratic and absence. He would be given quarters for plastic than that of Japan. But the fear his wife and himself and they would is that there will be more consumption soon have a crowd around them and prove there is great need of a brain centre and than, digestion of useful knowledge, and most objectionable.
Mr. BOWLEY supported the appoint the whole for the best benefits of the a nervous system for the regulation of ment of a caretaker, who would also be necple. Education suust be much more able to supervise the conveniences on, the than a mere transplanted tradition from Speaking at a recent meeting of the Peak Road, Bowen Road, Kennedy Road the west, Social service seems to appeal Federal Coumil at Kuala Lumpur, Sir and at the Lower Tram station.
to young China, also industrial train- Arthur Young, G.O.M.G., said that, with It was subsequently decided to allowing on scientific lines. There are great reference to what had been styled the the question to stand over until the next limitations as yet, but also great op
the American invasion, he understood that meeting.
portunities of advance. And n the large company in question did not
wisest student of Chinese affairs can say wish to have land alienated to them.
what the future of China and the Chi- tainty that there is a real movement nese will be, but, it seems a dead cer
on which will affect at least a fourth part of all mankind; for when the Chinese mass more, it will move altogether for the weal or wop of italf and every other nation under heaven.
EXHUMATIONS,
They had no desire to lead to over-p in the Boman Catholic Cemetery, Happs Correspondence relative to exhumation duction. They wanted to purchase fand already alienated, and their only wish Valley, was laid in the table, but con was to find out whether the planters aideration of the question was deferred wished them to come here or not, It was until the next meeting.
for the planters to say. There was no During the interim no exhumations
law to stop land being sold to Americans. will be authorised.
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