GOVERNMENT HOUSE.
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, MARCH 23, 1931.
LADIES' HOCKEY. HIS CHRISTIAN
TWO MORE GAMES IN THE!
MORALITY FINAL?
LAST WEEK'S ACTIVITIES.
MONDAY, March 16,
CAER CLARK CUP.
LEADERS FORGE ahead.
REV. H. V. KOOP'S STATE- MENT AT THE CATHEDRAL,
TEACHES.
Accompanied by the Hon, Mr. E. D. C. Wolfe, Inspector General of Car Clark Cup competition added
Both the leading teams in the WHAT THE ENGLISH CHURCH
Police, His Excellency the Gover | further to their victories än Batur- 'nor visited Bay View, Quarry-Bay--day. and Shaukiwan Police Stations.
in the first game between the
Kong Ladies Hockey Club aud Diocesan Girls', School, the former finished up with a victory of
The Rev. II. V. Koop preaching in St. John's Cathedral yesterday evening on the question," In Chris tion morality final ̧f" said that the very asking of the query could only be done in an age of independence some would say of check-such as this. There had been in the last half century a general break-down of
HONG KONG VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS.
Parados,
Dress: Mufti ar uniform optional. Rides, belts and" bayonets · and pouches must be tikėn. Launch will leave Queen's Pier at 8 a.m.
||DEDENS BY LICUT, COL. 1. 6. #RD, calling at Kowloon at 8.15 am.
D.S.D., D.LE]
Range Offeer: 2/Lieut. H. J. Silva. Hong Kong Rifs League and Revolver Match. With reference to Corps Orders No. 2/31 dated January 0, paras. 4 and 5, will any members who wish to compete please forward their unmes nt once to the adjutant,
Corpi Band
| ~1~Tho-Band will parade at the Music Rooms, City Hall, on Mouday, Marel 3, at 3.30 p.ni, sharp, for Land-practice...
2.The Band is asked to attend
the Portuguese Company parade on Friday, March 27, at 6.30 m. for March practice..
His Excellency the Governor and Jady Peel, attended by Captain T A. H, Coltman, A.D.C., Iunched goals to. 1. In the second mulch between St, Androw's and with Vice-Admiral B. Herr, "on
Kestein the foriner won by thờ board the "Waldeck Rousseau." ualy goal scored in the match,
His Excellency the Governor and The feature of the former match Was the brilliant play of Miss E. Lady Peel, accompanied by Cap, Donelan who scored all the five tam T. A H, Coltman, A.D.C., goals for the winning beam, For the authority. We had a new frecilom, Miniature Range on Wednesday,
attended the Athletic Meeting he tween teams from the Universities ol Ling Nam, Sun Yat Sen and Hong Kong, which was held on the South China' Athletic AssociK- tion ground at Sookunpoo. Lady Peel distributed the prizes. TURDAY, March 17.
The following lunched at Gor iament Houso:
The Dowager Viscountess Ridley, Mra Dulley, Misa Cochrane, Mr. Ponsonby Fans, Mr. Dulley.,
His Excellency the Governor and Lady Peel, attended by Captain T. A. H. Coltman, A.D.C., dined with His Excellency Vice-Admiral Sir Howard and Lady Kelly on
IL.M.8. "Suffolk After dinner
· Their Excellencies were the guests of the Society of St. Patrick, at the Inaugural Ball given by the
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!Society.
WEDNESDAY, March 16...
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Tosers ise 3. Mason scored their At half time the ecore only gon!. was 2-1 in favour of the Hong Kong team and up till that point the match had been fairly even, in the second half the Hong engludies overshadowed the
school olevani.
St. Andrew's Win,
but it was a freedom which most people did not know how to use. They drifted and were bewildered, they still needed guidance. The average man was, not captain of his soul"; tho task was beyond him. People were, therefore, ank- In one of the fastest matches playing, "Is Christian morality final" ed this snson, St. Andrew's Club The school of Humanists said that won by a single goal from the Club
man must be guided by his own de Recreio, Both teams started confidently and in spite of the experience. The great teachers, of the slippery condition of the Christ among them, helped but ground gave a very good exhibi-
were not infallible, tion, Recreio had hard luck in going under by a single goal. In the first half as shortly after tho commencement M. Woolley put St. Andigw's ahead.
In the second half the forwards worked very hard indeed and M. Woulley all but increased the lead
at one stage. At the other end L. Silva Netto had hard luck in not scoring as she shot wide on sovoral ocensions when there was only the goalie to beat,
Christ's Teaching Challenged To-day.
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That was not the Christian view. The Christion looked for guidance from God, as expressed, by Christ. Then, the question arose, what is Christ's teaching about morality? Morality really covered the code of conduct in business, public and international affairs. It was signi- St. Andrew's-A. Hynes; P.ficant that in all those spheres Christian Vice-Admiral Seize Sakonji, new White, Gittins; A. Wood, morality was being hailed
Woolley, I. Rodgers; E. Landolt, Christ's teaching—ie, companied by Consul T. Yoshida Field, M. Woolley, M. Churn,sible policy for ease men. But in common sense, and the only pos and members of his staff, paid an and P. Gittins.
the matter of sex morality Christ's official oil at Government House.
Rerroin B. Remedios; C. Osmund, M. Basto; E, Rosario, M. teaching was being clmllenged.
Christ's teaching was that no sex Alves, Xavier: C. Silva, Crelation, outside the monagamous Botelho, L. Silvn-Netto, A. Alves, narriage, was permitted. That view and M. Remedios,
was strongly upheld in the first twe centuries of the history of the Church. After that the standard degenerated. Morala were bad in the Dark and Middle Ages. Thero was an improvement at the time of the Reformation, but in modern
His Excellency the Governor, nt- tended by Captain. T. A. H. Colt Hi, A.D.C., returned the call of Vico-Admiral Sejzo Sakonji.
His Excellency, the Governor, nei companied by Captain T.- A, H. Coltman, A.D.C., attended the Charity Football Match between
Chinos at. Sookunpoo.
Y.M.0.A.. H.M.8. Medway.... These two teams mei at King's Park, and after a gruelling gaino, ene away with honours even. The
the Combined Services and they pressed the sailors from the times was difficult to gunge the
coatset but erratic shooting proposition. On behalf of His Excellency the vented them from establishing a It was no use looking to the Governor, Captain T. A. H, Colt-end. The Medway forwards made Church at any one period for guid lian, A.D.C., attended the dinner full use of their speed, and break-ance, one had to go back to the given by Consul T., Yoshida inng through the Y.M.C.A, attack, Gospels. honour of the visit of the Japanese
rame off to shoot their first goal. Christ treated men and women training squadron.
Their success was short lived for alike. He admitted them both to just before the interval, the "his friendship and took pleasure in drew level. There was no further the company of women as well as scoring in the second half, both of men. He was their champion. teams apparently showing signs of
TUESDAY, March-10.
His Excellently the Governor presided at the medting of the Ex- entivo and Legislative Councils. FRIDAY, March 30.
Accompanied by H. E. Major- General Sandilands, the Hon. Mr. H. T. Creasy (Director of Public Works) and members of the Hend- quntiers Staff, China Command, His Excellency the Governor ins pected various areas in Kowloon.
Lady Feel, accompanied by the Hon. Mr. A. E. Wood, opened the Sale of Work at the Po Leùng Kuk Hospital
His Excellency the Governor en- tertained a party at the Cabarel Dinner given by the Mociety of Yorkshiroman at the Hong Kong Hotel. The following were the guests: Mr. & Mrs. T. H. R. Shaw, Mr. & Mrs, T. F. Pearce, Mr. L. N. Murphy, the Hon. Mrs. Charles Tufton, Mr. & Mrs, New. bigging and Miss Tufton. SATURDAY, March 21.
strain.
FENCING DISPLAY.
CLEVER EXHIBITION AT YACHT CLUB.
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GOVERNOR PRESENT.
In the presence of H.E. the Governor and Lady Peel, and a gathering of well over a hundred, the numbers of the local Fencing Club gave a brilliant display on Saturday at the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club.
the
Prostitution,
3-Band Recruits will parade at lendquarters at 6.30 p.m. on Mon- day, March 23, for practice. It is hoped that all recruits will take advantage of these practices
-Band Rifle Clah: There will be a meeting of the Club at the
March 25, at 5.30 p.m. Battery:— "
Allotment of Ranges,
(a) Owing to inclement weather, etc., a re-arrangement of range allotments has become necessar
Stonecutters Rango 'is allotted as follows:
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March 2.- Engineer Co. March Canunks, Rifle, All
Units.
M.G. Company on March 29.
The Peak Range is allotted to the
Further allotments will be an- nounced 'later..
0.8C. Cuits are reminded that
There will be a parade on tha 1030/31 training period onde qu Those deplete their various courses by that Tuesday, March 24, at 5.30 p.m. in April 15 and all Canals must cord- the Miniature Range.
date. sirous of aiming practice should at
Transfer. tënd at 5 p.m.. This is a voluntary parada
No. 1219 Spr. W. O. Simpson, -There will be a parade on Engineer Company, is transferred Thursday, March 26, at 5.30 p.m., to Reserve Company as from March as Headquarters. This is a prae1, 191,
Struck on the Strength. tice parade for the G.0.0.'s inspec tion.
Engineer. Company:--
1.-Sunday, March 22: Classi- fication and Company Shoot at Stonecutters. Launch leaves Queen's Pier at 9 a.m. and Kowloon Police
Pier at 0.10 a.m.
Minin
D.L.
--Monday, farch 23: ture Range Shoot.
3.-Thuraday, March 20: instruction, Wellington Barracks. Corps Signale:--
Parade will be held at Corps
Headquarters at 5.30 p.m. on Tues- day, March 24; and Friday, March 27.
Machine Gun Troop:----
Parado at Causeway Bay Stables on Tuesday and Thursday, March 21 and 26, at 5.30 p.in,
Armoured Car Company :--- ....
1. Car Section: Parade on ton. day, March 23, at Headquarters, at 5.16 p.m. for driving instruction ride.
Having Left the Colony Government notification "No. 155; of March, 13:-H.E, the Governor has been pleased to accept the re- ignation by Second-Licut. Herbort Ernest Duncan Adama of his Com- mission in the Hong Kong Volun- teer Defence Corps, with effect February 26, 1931. Authority:---- C.S.O. 3 in 198/1931,
No. 112. C.Q.M.S. J. A. Howe, Reserve Company, as from March 18, 1931.
Strength.
The following have been taken on the Corps Strength-
No. 1881 Tur. H. S. V. Mossop, M.G. Tigop, as from March 10, 1031.
No. 1885 Tpr. J. H. Davy, M.G. Troop, is from March 16, 1931.
Loave,
No. 1052 Cpl. E. G. Sewell, No. Platoon, granted four months leave, from November 15, 1930, to March, 15, 1931. ·
2.-Motor Cycle Section: Parade on Monday, March 23, at Headquar No. 1872 Pte. G. Stephen, ters at 5.15 p.m., for driving instrucMachine Gun Troop, granted one tien ride.
month's leave, from March 18 to April 18, 1981.
Machine Gun Company:—
1-Parades: Tobadays, March ́21
No. 41 C.S.M. N. W. Lec-Jones,
to Jute 16, 1031.
and a1, at 5.30 p.m. at HeadquarReserve Company, granted three ters in muditi. Machine-gun train-onths' sick leave from March 14 ing under Platoon arrangements.
3.-On Tuesday, March 31, No. 3 Platoon will proceed to Kennedy Hoad Range for, muskstry under Lient. J. F. Wright and Sergt.- Major Slattery,
No. 1534 R. G. Edward-Jones, No. from March 1, 1031, to February 29, 1 Platoon, granted 12 mouths' leave,
1932.
Inspection By the G.0.0.
3.-G.O.C.'s Inspection: The date With reference to para. 2 of Corps. of the inspection has been finally Orders 0/31, dated February 27, the fixed for Thursday, April 9, and the dale for the annual inspection by final practice of the Corps will take | the G.O.C. has been altered to April place on Tuesday, April 7, in uni- 8: form, full particulars later. All ranks must be present on these dates, and must ensure that these dates are kept free.
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Christ showed an infinity of pity towards the victims of prostitution, land Ho no doubt had the sternest hatred towards those who made money out of this betrayal of love.
4-Musketry: All these Bring in To-day the decent world had turned the Corps Rifle Menting will be in no uncertain manner againkt given an opportunity for practice prostitution.
on the Peak Range at 9 pm, on There were two other practices Sunday, March 29. Range Officer: they must consider, divorce and Lieut. E. G. Stewart. There will be temporary unions. With regard to no further Company Rifle Club com- divorce Christ forbade remarriage-petitions for this training season. except in a pasange of St. Matthew, and the Inter-Section Cup has been whick scholars were of opinion was won by "G" Section, No. 4 Platoon, not genuine. But the insertion of with an average of 62.57 paints, that passage and certain teaching The O.C. Company wishes to con of St. Paul seemed to allow divorce gratulate Lieut. E. G. Stewart and certain enses when separation was No, 4 Platoon on being the most in certain cases, and there were all ranks of "G" Section and also efficient platoon in the Company during this training season.
necessary.
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In spite of the fact that Ee-marriage of Divorced People, Club had been formed only a short But what about re-marriage? while ago, members have made The State permitted it, but the Hia Excellency the Governor and much progress and the exhibition State, as such, was not Christian. Lady Peel, accompanied by Capon Saturday was of a high stand.The Greek Church allowed marriage tain T. A. H. Coltman, A.D.Card. Much of the success of the of the innocent party. attended the Fencing Tourney at institution, however, is due to the What was the teaching of their the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club. interest and keeness of Mr. F. J. Town Church 1
His Excellency the Governor, ac Locke, Lieut A. M. Anstruther, companied by Mr, G. W. A. TuftonR.E. and Commander Southby, (Private Servetary) attended the R.N. annual dinner given by the Ox- ford and Cambridge Society.
TOBACCO DUTY.
AMENDMENT OF DRAWBACK REGULATION,
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The Drawback Regulation hdst the Tobnoes Ordinance have been further amended by the Governor Sn Council as follows:-
By the substitution for item (07 in regulation 1 of the following items,
(c) Out tobacco manufactured in "Chined faniVA ---
(i) without the addition of olf
-at the rate of 33 coats por 15.
(ii) with the addition of not
The re-marriage of the guilty party was not allowed. As to the innocent party, the Church could The first item was an exhibition
not accept the decision of a civil with the foiks between Mr. F. J. court as infallible, and it could f. Locke (formerly of the Salle not itself try these cases. Thore, Bertrand, London) and Commander fore, it held that it could not re- JH. P. Southoy, RN. Mr. marry a person whose partner was Locke, scored repeated advantages still alive. How could it join two over Commander Southby, who, persons till death us do part," nevertheless, gave a pleasing per- and then pronounce the Lame formance
words over either of them in a
The bayonot exhibition between second marriage, when they were Lent. Woods, M., and "Mr. not so parted from the first partner. entor On the other hand, there were dif- A. N. Other," proved an taining "interval in the sursos of ficult cases, and the Church was not harsh in regard to giving her Ladies Foils
ministrations, apart from the mar
events,
The
8-Corps Rifle Meeting: Corps Meoting will be held on April 3 and 4. For full' particulars, ade Corps Orders.
Platvor Commandera will please render returns to 0.0. Machine
Gun Company by Tuesday, March
showing name of individual en- tries, and number of teams entered together with cash required so that. one cheque may be sent to the Hou. Treasurer (the Adjutant), na entries close on that date.
(Sdg.) W. II. G. GOATER, Adjutant, H.K.V.D.C.
NOTICES
(a.)-There will be a meeting of the Seageants' Mess Committee at Headquarters at 6 p.m. on Monday, March 30.
There will be a General Mess Meeting of the Sergeants Mess, ni Headquarters at 8 pm. on Thurs day, April 2,
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A photograph of all Warrant Officera aut Sergeants of the Corpa quarters on Tuesday, March 31, nt will be taken at Volunteer Head- 5.15 p.m. immediately preceding the 0.0.0.'s inspection.
(b.)-The following publications have been received:
Field Service Regulations Vol. 1.
1930.
Tank Training. Vol. 1 (Training),
3030.
Tank Training, Vol. 2. Tank
Gunnery, 1930,
The Royal. United Service Journal
for February, 1033. (e)-The Annual Corps. Rifle Meeting will take place at Stone cutters Range on Friday, April 3, who have not yet fred M. G. Course leave Sueen's Pier at 3.15 4.m, on BM.G. Course Part II. Those and Saturday, April 4. Launch will Part II. will be a final opportunity both days, calling at Kowloon Pier of doing so on Sunday, April 10. 8.30 am. An earlier date, e., April 8 or 19, may be arranged for this. Range Officer: Lieut. H. Owen-Hughes. Launch leaves Queen's Pier at 9 aut. and Kowloon Police Pier nt 9.10 a.m. Uniform or mufti optional, but beita, pouches and bayonets much be taken. Any one who does not fire this course is able to a
Parade: Thursday, March 20, for
The spectators showed keen inriago service, in auch instances. treat in the Indies foils exhibi-Christ, they believed would make of $25 for indficiency. tion. Most of the contestants were added blessing must rest upon
allowance for special cases, but an Sobttish Company - comparatively novices when they joined the Club, but they gave a those who did not avail themselves are drill,
of these privileges, but who main No Platoon at Headquarters lively and graceful display via tained His standard of perfection, at 5.30 pm. under Capt. H. E. the first bouts Miss Joan Beavis heat Miss Eileen Bonnar by four despite all difficulties. points to two, and Misa Hallifax
WAB
As to temporary marriages, it
claimed that such arrange more than 17 per cen, of oil-beat Miss Clare by four points toments were the logical outcome of at the rate of 52 cents per lb. three.
birth control and freedom for d) On other manufactured to- The spee pool, in which Messrs. women. There was no need to state lidooo at a tate based upon the Draudic, Southby, Veliki, Somer duty originally paid on the tobacco hough, Woods, and Locke parti-the case against such practices. used in the manufacture; such rate cipated, was most exciting. These to be tell by the Superintendent matches wore decided on points in pools and were contented on the Yacht Club bowling green.
in énéh ba36.
All the provisions of the regula tion relating to rates and payment
Positive Moralty. Christian morality was nöt méfdly, negative. It was positive. It ef- johad the true friendship that Locke again gave an excellent gives, but takes nuthing, between of drawbacks published in the performance but frequently found men and women. It sought to pro- Gatmit of February 10, 1931, shall liu match in Braudie, whilst Com-mote that slate of innocent loys and apply to the baid Drawback Remander Southby rovnaled himself friendship between all persons that, guiations amended as above men-nya surer swordsman than with Christ told us, was in the nature of
the life of the dangels in Heaven “ the foil -tiaped::
Forsyth
No. 6 Clatoon at Kowlonti Dock under Lieut. G. Diniens, M.B.E.. Fortuguese Company :---
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Approximate Times of Firing. Friday, April 3:--
0.00a.m.-Blake Shield and Mus-
ketry Cup. 0.00 Francis Cup. 2.30 pja. Jar Competition, and Reserven Challenge Cup, 3.15 Attack Competition. Saturday, April 4:
9.00 ain, Corps Championship, &
Tyre Competition,
The Revolver Competition (Corps. and all comers) will be fired both days, & a.m. to 5 pm. on Friday. April 3, and a.m.to.1 p.m. on Saturday, April 4.
Entries,
Intending competitors must aend 1-The Company" is asked to in their names accompanied by entry paradó at Headquatters on Friday, | fees not later than Tuesday, March March 27, at 5.50 p.m. for practice 24, to the Hon. Secretary, Rifle for G.0.0.'s inspection. All ranks Meeting Volunteer Headquarters. aro reminded that to ensure a creditable parade at the annual in- spettion requires a great deal of practice and it is hoped that every ole will do his best to attend the next three practice parades.
2-Stonecutters Rarige No. 12 Platoon will proceed to Stonecutters Nange on Sunday, March 20.
Entry Fees: All individual events 81 por event. Team compétition 60 cento per man, with exition to Revolver competition for which the toe is 30 cents-per-entry-(entries unlimited), made on the range,
·Competitors will make their own arrangements for tiffin. The can
teen will be in operation,
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