BILLS
NEVER SAY
THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1929.
BILLY
AS
BILL
BILL
DIE
SAY "FINDLATERS"
BILL
Agents
GILMAN & CO., LTD. CENTRAL 290.
XNX
BILLS
The
easiest
way to
get at
LOVERORS PARK
ourt or ibs
LAND WHICH
APPOINTME
1928 The Old B
#41127
Wed
repair
that i
In EXAM
at
Dove. I
esco
Cop
the finest Whisky
Pull the tape which
rips open the cap- sule,unscrew the air- tight cap, and you're in the presence of the world's greatest whisky.
WHITE HORSE
No corkscrew required
WHISKY
Agents: LANE, CRAWFORD, LTD., HONG KONG
Tel C. 4567...
UNION CHURCH.
ANNUAL MEETING..
At the Annual meeting of the Union Church, Kowloon,, two re-
T.P.A. PROPOSAL TO MALAYA.
REULCTION OF OUTPUT CONFIRMED.
Singapore, December 16.-An off-
solutions were adopted by the con- cial cable from the in Produ gregation. The Rev. J. H. John-cers' Association to Messrs. Pres- ston in his address expressed his grave and Matthews, Penang, con- pleasure at seeing the establishment firms the forecast of the Associa of a living church in Kowloon. tion's recommendations which was
The following resolutions were published on Saturday. passed
(1) That the system of contri- butions to the Church Funds by Envelopes be re-established, but Annual or Semi-Annual subscrip. tions of any amounts be accepted from those who prefer thus to sup- port the Church;
1029.
(2) That the Membership of Union Church, Kowloon, consists of those who as at the November 30, were Annual Subscribers while continuing in active conne xion with the Church' and those who have signed a Church Roll containing the confession of Faith. Fature applicants for Membership will be required to sign a Church
Roll.
Atmosphere of Hong Kong Fatal to
Spiritual Life.
The Rev. J. H. Johnston said that he found himself in a singularly happy position for he felt that he T15 now enjoying, the fruit of his labours. It had been his great am. bition to sec established in Kow. loon a living Church. It was an inestimable privilege to belp even in a small degree to bring inta being a living Christian Chu ch. It might be that they did not all realize what a genuine marvel had been accomplished.
The message reads as follows: "At a meeting of the Ting Pro- ducers' Association held in London on" Tuesday, the 11th instant, the Council unanimously resolved to re- commend that all members of the Association should retard prodne-. tion by the complete cessation of production from ten o'clock on Saturday evening until six o'clock on Monday morning each week, commencing with the first Satur- day in January, 1930, and through out the year; also for a whole week of seven days during January, 1930, and a whole week of seven days during February, 1930, and if is is found to be necessary to re- atore the balance between supply and demand the Council may re- quire a similar cessation" for "a whole week of seven days during March, 1930.
The Council also advise that satisfactory negotiations with Bo livia are proceeding and they are confident of success with all of the producing muntries, provided they receive the full and definite sup- port of all members.
Only for the East.. The Association states that the recommendations are specifically applicable only to the East (adds a Reuter message), but a similar
ed to the Nigeria and other tin producing companies on a basis moro exactly suited to local condi- tions.
In Hong Kong where the whole atmosphere was so fatal to spiriatio of curtailment is recommend- tual life, a strong and enthusiastic, Church had been formed on the purest principles of Christian dis- cipleship so entirely free from any denominational colour that no one The Association is convinced, that worthy of the name of Christian prudent and conservative regula- need hesitate to become enrolled, tion of the industry is necessary, and they already had in their ranks While retarding production not at members of every Protestant deno-present required to meet the world's mination. Thus while so many consumptive needs, however, the were talking of union and striving Association feels that it is also ne after union, they had quietly cessary to prevent any excessive achieved union so complete that the rise in price which would be direct- wide diversity of denominationally inimical to the interests of all upbringing among their members, concerned. so far from causing any difficulty, served only to stimulate and enrich The Malny Mail is authorised to their common life. But the chief state that Mr. A. M: Sellar, a mem reason for the peculiar gratifica-her of the Tin Producers' Associa tion which the speaker felt lay in tion who is now visiting Malaya, the fact that the healthy young attended the informal meeting of Church was already strong enough Iceál representatives of the tin to organise its own congregational mining industry held in Kuala life and development.
Lumpur on Friday evening.
Election of Officera. The following, officers were elected for the ensuing year:-
Hon. Secretary, Mr. D. Gow: Hon, Treasurer, Rev. Frank Short; Envelope Secretary, Mr. J. Revie; Envelope Stewards, Messrs. J. O. Provan and T. Ingram General' committee. Mesdames Harvey, Lang, Nelson, Forsyth, Craig and Scott, and Messrs. E. C. Tregillus, A. H. Gardner, A. W. Ingram, T. F. Bradford, D. McKenzie, Othen, J. Revie and Read.
The Annual Report. The annual report presented by the committte was read by Mr. Gow, It gives details of the results of the Envelope System and states: The supporters of the system had-com- menced to contribute at various dates and it was obvious that in computing the total amount pro- mised for comparison with the total amount actually received, due al lowance must be made for the weeks which had elapsed before each par- ticular subscriber commenced and also for the weeks which had ensu ed Since certain members had ceas- ed to be considered as subscribers. It was found that the anticipated or "possible" income was $1,264.90 for the period under review. The amount actually received WLS $1,254,50.
0
re-
Mr. Warren who submitted comparison of the relative fidan- cial positions in 1929, and 1923 emphasised that the $367,50 ceived from the supporters of the, old system must not be placed to the credit of the envelope system, and sight should not be lost of the fact that in 1028 83,167 had been contributed by one hundred sub- scribers, while in 1929 83,120.77 had been contributed by less than 60 members: In short, the Church had lost some forty members. After discussion it was felt that, in view of the fact that the whole question of finance would probably be rais ed, and the current system what- ever it was, changed, when the new church was built and its constitu- tion drawn up, it would he advis- able to continue with the Envelope System as at present.
New Church and Manse. An event of great interest and importance in the history of the Church was the resolution passed at a special meeting of the con- gregation held in the Church, on June 12 last. to build a new Church and Manse. A sum of $2,741 was then guaranteed towards a building' and finishing fund. Sinee then this amount had been considerably add- ed to The Women's Guild had un- dertaken to do their best to raise $3,000. The Young People's Bo ciety, Choir and Sunday School also promised their help.
The total at date subscribed to wards the building and furnishing fund is approximately 84,500 of which $2,069.65 has been collected:
We have therefore almost-reached-
Local Representation.
As a result the names of two pro- minent representatives of the in- dustry have been eahled to London- with the recommendation that they be elected as local representatives on the T.P.A. Council, for the pur pose of obtaining local opinion and generally advising the Council in London regarding proposals for the safeguarding and promotion of the tin mining industry in Malaya.
taken to he raised in two years. The plans are completed, estimate accepted, and instructions given to the contractors to begin work im- tered into with Mr. Blackett to mediately. A contract has been en- build and instal a two manual or gan at a cost of 85,000.
Obituary.
Your Committee deeply regret having to record the death of Mr. David Harvey, and Mr. Albert Lloyd Kay, also Mrs. Groves, sister of Mrs. Spittles.
STAR
|| buster
keaton
Meno
"Maty
spite
marriage
TO-DAY
&
TO-MORROW
AT
5.30 & 9.20. ·
XMAS DAY
SPECIAL 2.30
the halfway mark of 10,000 under||ALL-COMEDY MATINEE
(Continued on next Column,)
5
QUEEN'S WORLD
THE
BRADWAY Harold |
MELODY
NG ING
THE SCREEN'S NEW
MARVEL
FINAL SHOWINGS TO-DAY.
2.80,
AT
5.10, 7.15, & 9.20."
CIGARS
CIGARETTES
•
Lloyd
AN ENTIRE
HAROLD LLOYD
PROGRAMME.
FINAL SHOWINGS TO-DAY At 2.80 & 7.15-Interpreter. At 8.15 & 9.20-Orchestra.
BUY HIM
SMOKES
THIS CHRISTMAS.
No other Gift has such a tender appeal and none is so sure of appreciation.
-In the leading brands.
PIPES, PIPE COMPANIONS AND NUMEROUS NOVELTIES USEFUL TO SMOKERS
We have a fine selection to choose from!
A. S. WATSON & CO., LTD.
Chater Rd.
THANK Y GOODNESS LAM INSURED
This might be your Car and with you in it!
Insure against Accidents
with
THE GENERAL ACCIDENT, FIRE AND LIFE ASSURANCE CORP., LTO For information apply
TEL. No. 1738,
AGENTS'
BACK HOUSE LTD.
~LA, CHATER ROAD,