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THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, JANUARY 31st, 1928.
ST. JOHN'S CATHEDRAL.
STATEMENT OF POLICY BY THE DEAN OF HONG KONG.
SUBSCRIBERS MEETING AND PEW RENTS.
"PRINCIPLE OF ALL-FREE SEATS AGREED UPON..
The annual meeting of seat-holders and subscribers of St." Jaha's Cathedral was held in the Cathedral Hall yesterday after- › noon with the Right Rev. C. R. Duppuy, D.D. (Bishop of Victoria) in the chair. A recommendation that the principle of the aboli- tion of pew rents be approved was discurred and generally sup ported, a resolution being passed to the effect that the Cathedral Ordinance and Regulations be referred to the Church Body with a view to amendment.
The most interesting feature of the meeting was a statement by the Dean, the Very Rev. Alfred Swann, D.SIG, M.A., in whichis he reviewed the line of policy he hoped to adopt with regard to the Cathedral services and Church work generally. The Dean hopes to see an increase in the number of communicants, a larger choir and a more definite policy as regards religious education for children. The abolition of pew rente received his whole-hearted support WHAT THE DEAN AIMS TO ACCOMPLISH. In addressing the meeting,
Dean said:-
Rewording Of Cathedral Ordinance" Necessary.
If that principle is approved there will,accessarily follow some reword- ing of the Cathedral Ordinance and Cathedral Regulations. This would}' be the work, of the Church Body primarily who would then refer their conclusion for another general meeting. After which the sanction of the Colonial Office would be re quired. The annual meeting would. no longer be a meeting of the sent holders and subscribers, and it would be necessary to decide who should constitute that meeting. For my part I should like to see in exist- ence an Electoral Roll somewhat similar to those which came into operation at home under the Enabling Act. I think that our pre-
sent financial qualification.is.not-a good one. It tends to narrow the interest taken in the Church's affairs and again to foster some exclusive. ness. The new Church Body will go into, this matter quite soon, if an I hope their recommendation to- night is approved, "
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"ACCOUNTS FOR-1927.
The Directors recommend a final dividend of 50 cents per share þay- able after the date of the forthcom- in prdinary yearly general meet" ing of the Company which will be announced in due course.
This makes a total dividend of 81.40 per share for the year and,
The Congregation at Matins is quite encouraging apd it is, very the good indeed to see the large crowd
of men.at Evensong. That men will work here. I am very anxious for Chief Justice, Sir Henry Gallan, I subject to audit, leaves to be carried ·
come quita voluntarily like that does indicute a desire for the things
it to develop and become more effective. Its peculiar difficulties are many and great. I badly need your sympathetic interest and don't forget to pray often for your clergy. BUSINESS OF THE MEETING.
DEFICIT ON THE YEAR'S
FINANCES.
It is too early for nie to be in a position to give details of my policy in regard to the work here.. Iof God, which gives one a hope of propose only to give you a general being able to supply those men qutline of the points which are in with food to help them along. The my mind I shall deed more time for observations of the conditions, difficulties, and needs of the people. I am exceedingly fortunate to have found here a helper so effective as Mr. Cannell has proved himself to be. He has been of the greatest
At the opening of the meeting use in introducing me to the work
before proposing the adoption of I am only sorry that I am to lose
the accounts for 10 explanations his help no soon. He has to leave
of various itciu were given by Mr. us on February 11th, I am sure you'nity. It is by the kindness of the P. S. Cassidy (Honorary Trea will want me to thank him for all Headmistress, Mrs. Stark, that I am surer). The outstanding feature. that be has done during the year
he said, was the excres of expendi- or so he has been here. We can
religious education of children in this place is a problem. Our pre- sent system of alternate Sunday School and Children's Service is unquestionably ineffective. There is no consecutive teaching. Either one or the other regularly would be better. I am afraid I must wait a little before dealing with this matter, but I have it in mind and I should be glad of the advice of both parents and Sunday School teachers. I regard my chance at
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I am anxious to do all I can to make the Cathedral A strong centre of worship. It is my opinion that no effort should be spared to make the Cathedral Services as beautiful and as dignified as pos- sible. I am sure that people to a quite large extent have their ideas of God coloured by dignity and richness, or weakness and poverty of the Services which they attend Nothing should be too beautiful for the House of God,
ture over income, which left a
Jadzment was delivered by the
forward in the accounts a sum of $252,846.01.
in the Supreme Court yesterday in the Yaumati building case which was recently argued at very great length Plaintiff was awarded 16,000 dollars $3,000 on the claim PEKING THE BEAUTIFUL. regarding Shanghai plastering and $7,000 on a contract. On the coun- ter claim 81,745,11 was awarded on account of defective work," and also amounts to be settled by expert opinion with regard to items for doors and for Cokcbreeze cement on, the roofs,
The Sang Loong building con- tractors 14 Man Lam Street, Yau- masi, who were plaintiffs, sued Lui Sui Ching, 10, Wing. Lok Street, for 890,15720, of which 87,000 was the balance due under two con- tracts for the erection of 15 houses
We have received from the local branch of the Commercial Pres Ltd., Shanghai, a "sample book””” publication Peking the Beauti of specimen pages from their new- ful. The three colour reproduc tions, especially that on the cover, are most fascinating pieces of work' and give a vivid idea of China's capital and its environs The photographs are equally good and a well written and finally printed account is given of each ilustre- tion. Copica of the sample book can be obtained at a price of $2- it is just the thing to what the appetite for the complete work, and
be blowed to the "expense."
I should like to see the Cathe deficit-of-$3.160.51 as compared on Kowloon Inland Lot 1301. The as he goes off to reconnoitte his of Prayer. I wish it were more with a surplus in 1996 of $11,561.99. remainder of the claim was for old work up in the Interior,
used in the work. I think that there The difference was largely account- 818,187.40, alleged to be due for out by the pisintiff, and to deduct A dentre Of Worship,
is a noticeable atmosphere about a od for by the decrease in interest extras. There was also a third con- any expenses incurred by the de church - which, is... müch ́ used for prayer. Regular daily services received an invest cents and heavy tract dated January 10th, 1934. fendant in consequence from the might be a considerable--source of payments for passages. The
ME F. C. Jenkin" was for theThe most important objection to
contract price. strength, by being opportunities for MJ. Owen-Hughes-seconded the plaintiffs and the defence was con regular intercession. At present do not see how we can have daily proposal that the accounts bedacted by Mr. Eldon Potter, R.C.was the inability of the plaintiff the claim raised by the defence Evensong. It will be possible when adopted and this was carried."
The Chief Justice's decision to produce any written agreementà we get two assistant chaplains.
signed by the parties for extra A proposal for the appointment stated, that the defendant represent work as required under the third of Messrs. Lowe, Bingham & Mated a syndicate in the building of contract. thews auditors. was brought the houses, consisting of himself! Unfortunately, neither party had forward and approved.
called any witness directly sup and three others. He had admit-porting his varsien, and this was Proposed Abolition Of Pew Rents, ted that the houses were erected in lazge measure, a case of word
In the discussion which took place and a permit for occupation grant-
against word. It therefore becache on the abolition of pew reats, ed by the Building Authority on evidence with a view to testing the necessary for him to exhnihe the Lolonel Flayley Bell spoke against May 26th, 1925; that the sum of claims of counsel on behalf of their the proposal, pointing out that 8328,000 had been received by the respective clients. there were maay seat-holders who plaintiffs and that, but for a coun were not in tavour of the step butter-claim for certain omitted and
The Choir.
While I am on that subject may I remind you that the Rev. H. V. Koop and his wife are due to arrive in the Colony on Friday next. February 3rd. I hope that you will make them welcome in the same was as you have done myself and Mrs. Swann, Mr. Koop is from Lancashire, so there may be some healthy rivalry between the Bed and White roses.
The Church Council. Now a word about the Cathedral As a centre of fellowship. Here'
BS
to
The arrangement of Services should be orderly and stately with cut being stiff and formal: and the music should be as good as we know how to make it. And in this matter we must not be content only with what we have been accustomed to,
He thought that some being accustomed to the bad does not this meeting. Among other things say so. make it good. I do not in the least we are to elect a Church Counel!. thing should be done to voice the infer that our music here is bad..am quite of opinion that it is opinion of the seat holders among As a matter of fact it has been a bols. It is inevitable, I think, that whom there were many ladies. great atisfaction to me to fad
The Very Rev. Alfred Swann here an organist and choirmaster the functions of the Church Council
There is good and bad music and we come to parts of the agenda would not come to the meeting and defective works, the sum of $10,000 ❘ the conclusion that he must accept"
wise to have in-existence such a
vense that a
The
Defendant's Story Accepted. After reviewing the evidence His Lordship said he had come would be due and payable. He dis the story of the defendant with pubed, however, the claim for ex-respect to the crucial question of tras, 819,187.40, except as regarded that they, with the exception of the estimates and find specifically 23,000 for Shanghai plastering, that for the Shanghai- plastering. which was included, the 810,000 were never presented to him, and which was adititted.
that he never agreed to the prizes as good as Mir. Mason, I think we should not be capable of precise said that such charges have been Referring to the Bist, contract, 01 sanctioned the work referred to are fortunate to have him. Mr. definition, but that should not imnly
that its functions must be unim-abolished in a number of Cathe-which provided for the erection of in them. The result was that the Mason has already clearly given me to understand that he is most will-portant. I think that it will com- drals at Home sad the result has the houses in accordance with plaas only part of the case which the ing to co-operate with me in every pletely justify its existence if it been that subscriptions have in prepared by Mr. Raven, of Messrs plaintiff had made out to his Lord. way to develop the music of the regards itself as a Watch Com-creased very considerably,
Raven and Basto, hie Lordship said ship's satisfaction was that which Cathedral. Our choir as it stands at mittee with its eyes open in every
the price was $325,000
in case of that, subject to the counter-clad, persending instalments, and stated yable by was admitted by the defendant; and present is qr le good, but it is not direction to detect new needs and Church is in somebody else's pew, any alterations to plans, etc., and ¦ plaintiff was entitled to 87,000, the large enough adequately to lead the new avenues of development.
said the Dean, disturbs one's peace additional works to be done, they balance remaining due and payable If it composed of men and of mind. Mr. T. H. King and large congregations which one hopes.
are not included in the contract under contract No. 1 and to 83,000 may become still larger. A big build. women representing various depart other speakers were also in favour
price.' This contract also express in respect of the claim and Shang- ing like the Cathedral needsments of Church work and various
of abolition.
ly provided that electric pumps, bai plastering. choir which can give a strong lead sections of the life of the Colony,
After the discussion the proposal baths, lavatories and fittings were without being always at full blast. it should be most useful in advis
The Counter Claim, that the principle of the abolition to be supplied by the defendant but Our present choir is forced to ing the clergy on many point, the of pew rente be approved and that were to be properly fixed by the the first daim was for $1,745.11 ist With regard to the counter-claim, strain its voices, this is bad both in making recommendations to the the consideration of the various plaintiffs
respect of defective or unsatisfac- generally. I give them credit for that the new Church Coupe at its gulations raised should be referred 5 they are able to achieve, and first meeting mas consider such to the Church Body was put I hope that before long we may British girls of small means for
matters as the need of newly arrived before the meeting and carried, get more men" and boys in, and so
tend Colonel Hay.ey Bell being the only save their vocal chords,
organisational tại them, and how hest we can rapidly Attendance At Holy Communion.get in touch with new centers and To turn to another subject. As stretch out a friendly hand to them.
for their voices and the music Church Body. I hope, for instance, points of the Ordinance and Re- It was obvious from the evidence tory work. The next was in respect.
some
dissentient.
The Church Body, Two new lay members, Mr. T. W Ainsworth and Mr. W. L. Patten den, were appointed to the Church Body in place of Mr. T. H. King, who is shortly
that that contract did not contain of the omission by the plaintiff to the whole agreement between the put down Cakebrecze cement on the parties. It was to be regretted roofs. On that point, after deal that, in transitioning ing with the evidence, his lordship such a large sum as 8323,000, the found for the defendant. The next usual detailed specification was not item was for doors, shower on the prepared by a competent person plans and not put in by the plain- that prudent and ordinary Liff. On that point, he and devided course had been followed, it was that the story of the defeddant almost certain that expensive and init be preferred to that of the
By the second contract, it was that item. In all those cases, his therefore entitled to recover on agreed that the
sanitary ap Lordship considered, the cost
•
Another important matter in the and Mr. T. G. Weding on leave prolonged itigation would have plaintiff and the defendant. Was
many have already heard me say I hope that a very strong and re- I am worried about the small presentative council will be elected. attendance at Holy Communion.
Pew Rents, This is" without question the main service of the Christian Church. It lins been so from the beginning, and wherever the Church has alloy Led it to fall from its true place
position of this anevice in peoples'
agenda is the recommended soti
The Church Body now consists of tion of Pew Rente. I want to say The Bishop of Victoria, the Right at once that I am entirely in favour Bey. CR.Duppay, D.D. The
been avoided.
supplied by the defendant, were to say arguments advanced by them,
lives in the water elects should be decided by ha export in its scheme of worshin, the life of this step being taken. I think Dean, Very Rev. Alfred Swans such like materials" which, secere:) on the latter point, but unless he motors, washing basins, baths and He was prepared to hear counsel of the Church has been weak. Tha that it is true to say that there D.S.C., M.A., the Assistant Chaping to contract No. 1 were to be changed his views as a result-of-
is nothing which does more harm lain, the Rev. II. V. Koop, M.A. minds determines the spiritual level to the spirit of warm welcome and and the following lny members: he provided by, the plaintiff at the he did not propose to give direc
Christian Food fellowship than the Mr. T. W. Ainsworth, Mr. W. L. right of individuals to certain seats Pattendeh, Lieut. Col. F Hayley in Church. Good fellowship cannot Bell, D.S.O., Mr. W. Jackson, Mr. I know that in Hong Kong dia exist where there is any exclusive P. S. Cassidy (Hon. Treasurer), no one knows it better than I do hearted people try to avoid it, there Organist: Mr. F. Masca, A.R.C.O tances to be covered are greatness and, no matter how much good| Mr. C. Blaker (Hon. Secretary).
-Sacrifices have undoubtedly to be is bound to be exclusiveness where LT.C.L.
of their rublic worebin.
Breakfast In Cathedral Hall.
Communion,
price of $10,000, the contract price Hons as to the form in which judg for the erection of the houses thus ment should be entered until the heing increased to the sum of amount of the claims for the de that before any compensation for rived at. When that amount had 8335,000
Contract No. 3 required, in affect, Cokcareeze and doors had been ar
fective work and the omission of
made in order to come to Holy there ans pew rents. Of course, I The following were appointed to any extra work could be claimed or
been arrived at, application could But those sacrifices dislike the emphasis on seats which the Church Council:Lady Pol- omission justified, the matter are worthwhile, I know. However, is invalved. A friend of mine lock, Mrs. H. T. Creasy, Miss must be discussed and agreed be made by either partics in cham-
bera to enter judgment:-- I propose to try to make it easier used always to print on the cover Atkins, Mrs. F. Hayley Bell, Mas tween the parties; any agreement
Counsel concurred that they for people to come by arranging of his Parish Magazine All B. Pope, Miss Mow Fung, Mr. Wome to must be reduced into wait thought they could agree, on the breakfast every Sunday in the Cathe Kneelings in the Church are free, L. Puttenden, Mr. E. G. Stewart, eigned by them. Pro question of coet to be arrived at bral fall if people will make use I hope very much that you will Rev. G. F. Stopford, C. defendant to employ another conte made for the 95,000 paid in, to
vision was also made 'allowing the
Mr. Potter asked for an order to of lt I intend to begin this on decide this evening to approve the 8. Zimmera, Mr. B. Randall, A tractor to do work which was omit- | remain in Court, the first Bunday in Lent. I should recommendations of the Church A Cheung, Mr. LA R. Duncaned wornatantisfactorily carried to glad of the opinions_of-com-Body that the principle of the Mr. P. Masou, Y
Mr A Hopper and
His Lordakip tande the requ municanta on this subject.
abolitions of pew rents be adopted.".|| Mr. T. W. Ainsworth.
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