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CORRESPONDENCE.
THE JESUIT COLLEGE.
THE EDITOR OF THE HONGKONG
DAILY PERU!
Si le is interesting and amusing to
NAVAL
WEDDING IN. LONGKONG.
BARRATT-LILLIE
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, APRIL 7TH, 1919.
HONGKONG GYMKHANA OLUB. VERY SUCCESSFUL MEETING
IN THE PRESENCE OF A LARGE GATHERING.
A Naval wedding took place on Satur day, at St. John's Cathedral, when Pay-
Patrons: H. E. the Officer Administer master-Commander William Davenporting the Government (the Hon, Mr. Chand 4th of your correspoudani · Catho, Sarruti, son of the late Capt. H. D.Savorn, C.M.G.), H.E, Vice-Admiral Sir. Sarrati. RN. and Mrs. Barratt of F. C. T. Tudor. K.C.M.G., C.B., HB. hald first mention Hut I had Pengt, Burrey, led to the altar Miss Major-General F. Ventris, Commodore VMr. Staves' Mountain Ford, 149 Iba,
no English Catholic to read effasions such
1
not seen the petition to 11s Holiness the fantil it appeared in the Press & Indeed, it would appear. Ten plays
from the general angle of the English copy, either that the English Catholic community of Hongkong wer, not ap- proached in the matter of were not con
Aileen Lillio, daughter of the late Mr. J. 1. Lillie and of Mrs. Lillie, of Rang- kok The nuptial knot was tied by the Rev. F. G. B. Hastings, Naval Chaplain The bride, who was attended by Miar Vivienne Young, as bridesmaid, given away by Commodore Garner. Bur-
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"A CLABB. 0000 CLASS HANDIGAR
Round. For Chios ponies. Mr. H. Humphreys' Gray Mouse, 15%
Thy
(Mr. Knoll) r Mr. John Pool's Alexander, 100 lbs.,
(Mr. Glogg) 2 Sir Eltis Kadooric's Tytam Chief, 152
ibe.
(Mr. Sutton) 3 Mr. Gay Bird's Swallow, 164 lbs.
(Ms. Kremer) 0
(Mr. Bedgwick) 0
(Mr. Doyle) 0 G. Garner, R.N. Conumittee: The Star-
A streaky start. Grey Mouse got away wards of the Hungkong Jockey Club (exbeat, with Mountain Ford second and afficio), the Hon. Mr. D. Landale, Mr.
Alexander third. H. P. White, Mr. D. M. Ross, Dr. Forsyth, Major L. Cassol, Mr. J. Gibl, Mr. C. H. Blason; Mr. H., B. & Dow
Mr. Thomas' Bond Or, 150 lbs.
sulted as to the wording of the English | goon Lieut. Com. C. B. Cookrem acted as biggin, Hou, Secretary; Commodore V.Negotiating the bond, Alexander once
petition.
best ra Following the ceremony, n well-attruded reception was held on board the Fumar.
were
G. Gurner, R.N., Judge; Mr. D. M. Ross, Handicapper; Dr. Forsyth and Mr. J. Gibb, In charge of the Benle; Mr. H. J. was Gedge, 1st Starter; Mr. J. H. Congdon, 2nd Starter: Mr. M. S. Bassoon, Time-
Her
the
The bride's wedding Row » of cream charmeuse and Blet lace. going-away costume was of stepe de chine.keeper.
The bridesmaid was dressed in cham- If Saturday's Gymkhana is to be con- pagne crepe, and carried a bouquet ofsidered an augury, the Hongkong Gym-. sweet peus.
Ehana Club is destined to have a vety successful year. There was a larger at tendance than usual at gymkhanas, and that money passed band, freely was evident from the big prizes paid in the cash-sweeps. The meeting was a credit to the new officials of the club, particularly to Mr. H. B. L. Dowbiggin, who put in ¦ much hard work as Hon. Secretary.
Before a quarter-of-a. mile had been covered Alexander took the lead, with Grey House close behind. Swallow was being brought up very and was leading at the incline.
again assumed the lead. Grey Mot
Mouse was at this time running in third place, and It neuted as if the race was Alexander's, In the straight, however, Knoll rushed his mount and the last 200 yards saw o great struggle between Alexander and Grey Mouse. The latter was after a mont exciting
finish
by a very short head. Two lengths superated second and third.
Time: 1min., 5üsecs. Pari-mutuel.
Cash Sweep. Winner: $10.00
Tickat No.
Zy
0.00
7:50
202, $945 170, 270
287,
135
12, 10
JUDGMENT OF PAGE COMPETITION.
Mr. F. Button.
Mr. T. M. Leitch.
Mr. G. Morton Smith,
I was for several years a student of the Jesuits, and shall ever cherish a very affectionate regard and ester for this splendid Catholic educatiooni and mie Kiury Order which stands pre-eminent- ty as the greatest Catholic educational!
But, nequainted a body in the world. 1 in a certain degree with the aims i The bride and bridegroom and purposes of the Order, 1 shall be very recipients of numerous presenta, includ much surprised if they can be induced to ing gifts from Commodore and Mrs establish a College in Hongkong for the Gurner, Me. George Hastings, Officers of and Tenders, Surgeon-Captain objects which are given greatest promin Tamar
and Mrs. Dreaper, the Bev. F. G. B. ence in the petition. The students of Jesuit colleges are, as a rule, the children Hastings, Lieut. Mudie, Mrs. 8. Evans, of parents who eno aĦurd to pay for Mr. and Mrs. Leach, Mrs. Myburgh, Dr. Obromboki, Mra, Ball, Paymaster's Staff, higher education. By this I do not mean
Tamar, Miss Parker and Surgeon-Lients. After a rainy wook, few expected that thai there are not to be found in Jesuit Parker and Williams, Paymaster-Com-the weather would be so favourable. The
of less well-tonio mander Banbury, the Misses McNeill, colleges young men
Miss Tildesley, Mrs. Soutar, Miss Hast course dried up so quickly that the going families but, with few exceptions, sachings, Mr. W. Stevens, Captain Morse, was on the last side. The ponies, which Mrs. Young, Miss Lillie, Miss White, boys are holders of bursaries ar scholar-
Captain Robinson, and the Misses Chou- were making their first appearance after whips A Jesuit College in Hongkong.quet. Bertrand and Pepperell.
the recent Race meeting, showed evidence of careful training, and if there was just. stalled and equipped as similar institu-
a little uncertainty as to the winner is tions in England and America, would be
Ол the whole, it. was a favourite's day The Half-mile Scurry went to Second Fiddle, which was backed to the exclusion Mr. Soares Lovejoy, 154 lbs. of the rest of the field except Dalesman.
obliged to charge fees at least as high REPATRIATION OF GERMANS added to the fest of the afternoon's sport.
those of the University of Hongkong. probably higher because it would not enjoy such large endowments as those with which the University is furnished.
The petitioners do not state how they propuse to found this College. It is said Lbat e Portuguese gentleman is pre- pared to donate three acres of land as a Bite, but Jesuit Colleges are always built
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THE ANTILOCHUS" IN HONGKONG,
The Andriehus, with nearly a thousand Germans and Austrians aboard, arrived in Hongkong yesterday afternoon, and leaves to day for Singapore, after picking P 27 camy subjects who had been wait- ing for a few days in the Colony to
omberk.
The datifuchan is a high built ship of 9,000 tons, and has better accommodation than either the Atreus, the ore, or the Novara, According to a plan of the ship, the cabin and berth accommodation pro vides for 676 women and children and 124 men. In addition, there is a general hospital with bertha for 20 men and 16 Women, an isolation ward for 10 men, and a convalescent hospital for 36 men
and 28 woBEN.
The steamer has made several voyages between Australia and France as a troop ship, and on many occasions carried as many as 2,000 Australian soldiers, She bas also carried as many as 3,000 Chinese labourors across the Pacific, so that, dis counting the fact that the enemy subjects on the Antiloches are mostly women and children, the Germans and Austrians are travelling home in much better style than gallant British subjects have many travelled on the same steamer.
large grounds providing cricket, tennis, and football fields, and I am afraid that three acres would be but H amall contribution towards the area ro
is quired for such purposes. Who expect ed to provide the remainder of the build the college i Who is to ground Who is to equip it as a Jesuit College Must be equipped?
de not doubt that the Portuguese community would gener- ously support the College once it was established (just as they support, I sip pose, the Catholic Mission in Victoria and Kowloon as liberally as members of other denominations in flongkong contri. bute to the support of their pastors), but the Jesuit Order cannot be expected to incur a very large i
initial expenditure on a College in a distant Colony the Cathe lic population of
of which does not exceed 5,000, and in which there is at present another large Catholic College provid- ing, at a few dollars a month, an educa tion, But as advanced as a Jesuit College could afford, but certainly sufficient for the needs of the vast majority of the Catholic children of the Colony. This (St. Joseph's) is one of the most college successful in the Colony in preparing for In connection with the Sino-Japanese examinationa of the Hongkong Uni- Secret Trenties, the authorities have versity, for the Matriculation examina reived a report from Paris that, thanks tion of which the Catholic (Douni) ver- to the assistance of the British, American siun of the Bible is prescribed, and at. and French representatives, there is a tached to which the Catholic community good
of the cancellation of the Sino-Secret Treaties. of Hongkong may, should they su desire.
the Peace Greet a Hostel for Catholic students,
Envoys to Europe, has reported that endeavours are being made in certain gearters to prevent the Treaties from being disclosed.
nation
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CANTON NEWS.
CANTON, April 6th. GINO-JAPANESE SECRET TREATIES.
TRE CONFERENCE AT SHANGHAI
lat
Ind
3rd
Pari-mutuel,
Winner: 840,20
1,
15.80
124
17.40
3, 11.00
Cash Swoop.
Ticket No.
64, 8945
105, 270
108, 135
CLASS HANDICAP, "B" CLASS. Once
Round. For Chins ponies.
Mr. Doyle's Rochester, 158 lbs.
(Mr. Doyle) 1
(Mr. Sutton) 9
(Mr. Sedgwick) 3.
(Mr. Knoll) 0
(Mr. Soares)
Mr. Dryasdual's Maybe, 155 lbs.
Mr. Buxcy's Meymoon, 140 lbs.
Mr. Basto's Victory Star, 152 lbs.
Mr. Dowbiggin's pony was not placed, Mr. Jay Foo's Aidlog II., 152 lbs. because it did not obtain a good start.
(Mr. Morrison) o
(Mr. Kremer)
Only four ponies faced the starter in Mr. P. K's. Weihai Chief, 148 lbs. of three of them being equally fancied, it Mr. Buzey's Excelsior, 140 lbs, the Gymkhana Stakes, and, the chancca
why good race. That Malcolm was able; to win so easily was due to the excellent judgment with which Mr. Knoll rode The next race saw Mr. Knoll gain his third consecutive win on Grey Mouse, which shared the favour of the gathering
(Mr. Mody) 0 The poaies gave a lot of trouble to the starter, Aidlog, Victory Star, and Love joy running round the course once before the race started. Finally, the ponies got away in
with Swallow and Alexander. The last front and Roche, with Aidlog in
named pony seems better suited for shert races, though it all but won the event; which provided the finest finish of the afternoon, till the judge best being in songe doul
had giyen his verdict. Mr. Sutton won the Judgment-of-pace competition over 5 furlongs the time set being in, bleees. The only upset of the day was provided by Rochester, late Seyhoon, in the Olasg B," Handicap race. Victory Star was very" heavily backed for this event, but
spoilt i shances by running round the course be- fore the start.
its
x
The next two reces MAR the triumph of Mr. Sedgwick, who rode two y inners in Smokebox and Pink Eye It is noteworthy that Me. Sedgwick was placed in every event but one,
THE RESULTS. HALF MILE RACE. For subscription grit.
fins of 146-1010. Messre, G. & G's. Sccund Fiddlo, 140
(Mr. Knoll) I Dr. Forsyth's Morning Star, 168 lug
"(Mr. Bodgwich) Mr. Jay Pee's Eaton Boy, 144 Ls,
(Mr. Sontcu) Mr. Dowbiggin's Dulesman, 155 lba.
(Mr. Button) Mr. Grimstone's Wedding Bells, 160 Mr. Buxey's Excelsior, 149 tbs
..... (Mr. Doyle)
(Mr. Gogg) Mr. Baxey's Hector, 144 lbs.
(Mr. Mody) Wedding Bells got the best of a fair start, with Morning Star just behind and Second Fiddle lying third. When round. ing the bend, Second Fiddle cans up and Wedding Bells dropped back. The race in the straight resolved itself into a
ibe.
a length behind Nearing the half-mile post Aidlog drop ped back and Excelsior forged from the rear into front place. Victory Stag and Excelsior were leading up to the bend, but
soon afterwards Rochestor came to the front. Both the leaders dropped back, and Maybe came into second place at the top of the straight. Rochester won easily by a length, four lengths dividing cond
and third
Time: 1min., 87 3-5secs. Pari-mutuel. Winner: $31.40
1.
6.70
L
8.40
11.50
Cash Sweep. Ticket No.
151, 945
70, 270
140, 138
ONE MILE RACs. --For Subscription grif
fing of any wiMSON. Mr. Goshead', Smokebox, 360 lbs,
(Mr. Sedgwick) 1 Mr. G. and G's. Viola, 187 lbs.
(Mr. Knoll) 2 Mr. Suares' Judex, 149 lbs.
(Mr. Soares) 3 Dr. Forayth's Morning Star, 148 lba.
(Mr. Doyle) 0 Mr. Staves' Flyford, 158 lbs
(Mr. Sutton) 0 Mr. Nomas's Starlight, 157 lbe.
(Mr. Nemazes) 0 Mr. Buxcy's Hector, 129 lbe
(Mr. Mody) 0 A fairly good start saw Viols and Flyford advantageously placed. light was left at the post and was never in the picture. Nearing the half-mile post, unkabox, which was running third, im proved its position, and Hector joined the leaders for a while. Smokebox took tite lead at the top of the bond and finished very strongly, two longtha in front of
Time: 2mins., 1lects.
Pari-mutuci Winner: 819,00
between Mr. Knoll's mount and Viola,
In consequence of the great number of sing Btar. Becond Fiddla kept its
True, there are many nou-Catholic parents in Hongkong and South Chian who would probably be only too glad to Bend their children to a Jesuit College, stuffed by English priests from great A menge from Shanghai statos that English Jesuit Colleges like Stonyhurst, most of the Southern Envoys are in but here unfortunately, race diserin favour of resuming the Pence Conference, appears to be au insurmountable and it is expected to be re-opened on the obstacle, for English parents in the East 7th inst. will not send their children to a college THE ERRANT M.P's. in which they will mix with boys other than those of pura European parentage.
Your correspondent Catholic" aske Why were the Jesuits expelled from They were expelled by an Portugaal Atheistical Government because they are the great champions of Christian, as opposed to parely secular, education, sud because young room educated in Jesuit institutions go out into the world wall instructed in the truths of their holy re- ligion, firm upholders of constituted French Consal and offered other premises authority, and strong opponents of all in exchange.
such abominations as Bolshevista, anarch-
arts.
and free-lovers,
M.Ps. who have gone to Bhanghai, and not returned, the speakers of the Canton Parlament have announced that unless they resume their duties during April they will be released and others will be elected to take their places. ROAD IMPROVEMENT.
In connection with the scheme of road improvement, it is required to pull down the French Post Office in the ty. The Authorities have approached to
lead and won by half-a-length. Eston Boy was rushed up in the fuet quarter and finished third, rewarding its backora to the tune of $10.40.
Time: 1min., 3sces. Pari-mutuel Winner: 88.60
+
Cosh Sweep.
Ticket No.
0.30
56, $820.05
the
2,
7,60
9, 177.30
3.
42.40
GYMKHANA BTAKES ODC Mile.
China Panics.
196,
88.05 For all
Knoll) 1
Mr. Ross' Pink Eye, 140 lbs
I would re-
(Mr. Sedgwick) The popular conceptions of a code of Mr. Dryasdust's Salamander, 100 lbs. secret instructions, or of an inner circle
(Mr, Button) Jbe.
Another correspondent in one of the "History of the Jesuits" and Walsh's
papers remarks that
"Jesuits in Great Britain" as "wildly
Portugues of this Colony are nearly extravagant -
all republicans they cannot wish to sec the Jesuits in their midst,
of an
Mr. Horsford's Malcolm, 161 lbs.
mind this person that there are large of the initiated, like the highest grades of Mr, Dynasty's Vivat, 151 r. Doyly)
all over the United States the Masonic Lodges, or agein Jesuit Colleges with thousands of students who are being elaborate system of lay spies and secret A good start saw Salamander and Pink trained to be good Christian men and
emissaries, are fistions. The documents Eye running abreast, a length in front of
the aim of the English Jesults in
nak your correptition
fortake every
1,
6.70
Я,
5.80
9,00
Star
Cash Sweep. Ticket No.
237, $945
2. 270 135 105,
HANDICAP. One-and-a-quartor Mile Race.
For Chino ponies.
Mr. D. M. Ross' Pink Eye, 160 lbs.
(Mr. Bodgwick) 1 Mr: Dynasty'a Vivat, 155 lbs.
Ibs
3
(Mr. Sutton) 2 Mr. Staves' Mountain Ford, 149 lbs. Mr. John - col's Burning Daybe)
----- (Mr. Gogg) 0 Mr. Gilpin's Dusky, 149 lbs,
(Mr. Knoll) 0
Mr. P. K's. Weihai Chief, 146 s. Mr. Soares', Lovejoy, 147 lbs.
(Mr. Soares) (
(Mr. Kremer)
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A good start. Dusky got away best, and loyal citizens of that great Christian re by which these legends are supposed to be the other pais At the three-quarter when the fonica passed the winning-post public. In any case, I understand that is to have
have proved huvo repeatedly been shown to be mile post Pink Eye assumed the lead, and for the first time the order was:-Dusky, The Order was instituted to 200 varda Inter Malcolm forged ahead Burting Daylight, Pink Eye and Moun I would Catholis" (who ever
kind of apostolic work-At the incline Pink Eyo was only half-h tuin Ford, with Lovejoy in the roar. Soon admits that he is not a member of the ouder the Intraules at mujorcon Drei gaining ground perceptibly. In the bond
that is which be brought
in front of Malcolm, which was after the
RED-mile bond findi, Pink Boninn, Catholic and Apostolic r
the Disky second. Y induriam (for the greater glory of God"), Malcolm caught the leader, and in the
the bend, bear this lust face in mind .to with reference to his question "Is it wise to initial foltors of which, A. M.D.G., straight assumed the lead, which it in
Boraing Daylight dropped to endurage the introduction into the distinctive device of the Boalety. But ventually coming in first by four lengths back Pink Eye finished very strongly, way in some gonna be regarded as the creased on the way to the winning post, et on the bunch in the rear, while Colony of a polition (is) seet (sic) like three forms of activity are singled out Salamander was third, two lengthy behind a length in front of Vivat, which was two
Jesuits and I would in this con nexion quote from the
lengtha in front of Mountain Ford. Inrinenorth as specially proper to the institute, viz., Pink Eye.
Timo: Topalopaedin, a publiontion which can the work of teaching the young, pronching to the ignorant and the honthon and hardly be redused of pro-Catholle pro-guiding Christians in the way of porteu-
Pari-mut, 400. Wilder: $11.ad judices (and which läsidentally refers to wuoli antagonistic' books ar Nicolini'tio.I am, etc.,
A.M.D.G.
the
(Continued et fond of next poluasi.) Hongkong, April 6th, 1919,
Time: mins, 6 nacs, Pari-mutuel
Cash Sweep
Winner : $13.50
Ticket No,
1,
0.20
B
0.80
121, $78.80 '11b, dal,10 200; / 128,50
7.30 10.40
3.00
Cash Sweep
Ticket No.
99, 945
100,
270
70, 1:0
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