NEW UNION CHURCH HONG KONG STOCK
IN KOWLOON.
H.E. PERFORMS OPENING CEREMONY.
LATE DR. LEGGE'S WORK
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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 1931,
CORRESPONDENCE, more than the unfortunate or en
thusiastic, as you will-volunteer gets for his paradox."
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No, Sir! When I see machly- tion must be accompanied by the CROUCHER & CO.'S DAILY name and address of the writer, ribboned majors, and bright not for publication, unless to desir young subalterns, pouring over REPORT.
ed, but as evidence of good faith.~, their books on Commercial ́Arith- Eb.}
THIS VOLUNTEERING RACKET!
metic at Night Schools in this Colony, then I shall be prepared to reconsider my views regarding volunteering. Until then, how ever,-Nothing Doing!
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There was renowed netivity in Hotels, Cements, Realtys and Un derwriters buyers predominating The growth need for a new centre at the close of business, Comcate
I am afraid this is a lengthy of Christian life, and influence in changed hands freely in the mora- [TO THE EDITOR OF THE “HONG KONG
DAILY PRESS."1
epistle, Mr. Editor, but I think Kowloon was to a great mensure ing at $17.10 for the settlement
Sin, Tho annual inspection of it is tima someone blow up this ant by the opening of the new 817.78 Juue but closed with strong Union Church in Kowloon yester buyers at 817, ensh $17.30 June. the Volunteers has, I see, brought bogay... day by H.E. the Governor, Sir Hotels are a strong forward mar- William Peel, K.Ç.M.G., K.B.E. ket with many enquiries at 814.00 There was a very large gathering June, and Realtys are wanted at present to witniss the reremony. A11.45 June with no seilers in The proceedings were opefied with evidence. Underwriters wore book- the singing outside the new Churched at 81.00 during the day but door of two verses from Paaltu 139 after which H.E. Sir William Peel unlocked the door of the new Church.
The key was then presented to His Excellency by Mr. D. Gow. The ceremony
of entering the Church was very impressive, the gathering entering to the singing of The Churele's One Foundation," the choir leading, followed by the officiating ministers, H. E. the Governor, members of the Legis lative Council, officers of the Kow- loon Residents' Association, dele gates from St. John's Cathedral, Union Church, Wanchai. Wesleyan -Church, Caino
Road
Wesleyan Church, Hop Yat Church, St. An- drew's Church, local office bearers and friends.
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buyers were only offering 84.40 afterwards. Dairy Farms after being dormant for some time came into. favour, and $25.50 was offered with sales at this rate. Lane Craw fords cased off and there were sel lers at 83.50. Canton Insurances are on offer at 81380.00 with buyers slightly under this rate.
Banks
and Unions were again done at 81350.00 and 8630.00. Ropes were strong feature during the day, share, changing hands at $13.00 814.10. Ewos were on eller at Tis. 14.85 with little business being done.
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The Invocation and The Lord's Prayer by the Rev. A. J. Mac GIRL CRUSHED TO DEATH. kenzie, M.A..
followed by Scripture a Lesson by Roy. W. Walton Rogers, M., The Prayer LAUNCH ENGINES THAT FAIL of Dedication was recited by Rev. J. C. Knight Anster. the words of Dedication being. In the faith of Jeans Christ. We dedicate this
ED TO WORK.
An inquiry was held yesterday
Enclosing my card. I am, etc., "TAI LEE." PS-May I inpassing, b allowed congratulated the Corps on its really excellent show last night?
Hong Kong, April 10, 1931.
INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERS.
SATISFACTORY YEAR REVIEWED.
NEW PRESIDENT ELECTED.
The 40th annual general meeting! of members of the Institution of Engineers and Shipbuilders, took place at the promises of the In- stitution last evening when Mr. Is 3. Blackburn, in the absence of the President, Mr. R. M. Dyer," took the chair.
In the course of his speech, the Chairman reviewed a very satis factory year's working and express- ed the hope that the end of the current year would see even better
forth the poroanial grouso against the stackord" of the Colony, although the 1.0.C. struck a new line of thought when he indicated that the census which had recently. been taken will provide, informa tion making it possible to arrive at the number of those, who are "ovading their obligations to the British Empire." Just what the [TO THE EDİTOMOV: THE "HONG KONG ziel were General is going to do about it! when he gets this information, he does not say, but it is a nice idea anyway.
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Mr. E. W. Blackmore was olcoted President of the Institution, while Alosare, J. P. Vlderup and J. Dal- Tade Vice-Presidents. Prizes won during the past year were prosented by Mr. Blackburn after the necting.
CHAIRMAN'S SPEECH, Gentlemen, Our President, Mr. Dyer, has unfortunately been called away North and has asked me to convoy to you his apology for being absent this evening.
SIR.-There have been several dia pleased comments on the fact that the Sakharoffe' performance after Now, ne one who has not yet on postponement has now been
Methuselah
cancelled altogether. Whatever may graduated into the class, but who has nevertheless. no be the reason for this second dis- intention of becoming a Volunteer appointmont, the public can scarce in this Colony, I would be the ly be blamed for feeling somewhat The report and accounts have favour of your space to explain my, indignant over this treatment, com-been in your hands for some time, reasons for my attitude.
I will proface my remarks bying as it does so soon after the pre- and with your premission, we will
longed uncertainty as to the date take them as read. stating that for young men in their of Toti Dal Monte's recital. Referring to the report you may early twenties, I consider yolun
I wish to point out that the Hong have noticed that the total member tearing an excellent form of sport Kong Musical Society, which does ship shown for 1031 is 300 as com and with a crowd of decent fellows, its best to disseminate advancepared with 627 for 1920. This large really good fun. What I object to, informaation with regard to forth-difference is accounted for by the however, is the current military coming concerts, is as much in fact that our absent members' list has been written down from 308 to point of view towards volunteer convenienced by these changes as ing, in ita relation to the citizens anybody, and can only pass on such 26. We have in past years carried of this Colony.
information as is received from forward namce of past members Tho Jate Intented holocaust that impresarios and advance agents. who have left the Colony and of. swept over Europe brought to The rovised dates for the Sakharoff whom no trace can now be found or light one very strong Inet, and Dancers were not circularised by who have not complied with the it is that "cannon fodder " can be
Church, the Pulpit, Communion before Mr. E. W. Hamilton at the manufactured at remarkably short he Society, as we felt we should new rule relating to absent member-
Table and Organ to the glory of God, in the unme of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Glost." Key Presented to His Excellency,
In asking His Excellency to accept the key with which the new Church was opened, Mr. D. Gow said:-
Kowloon Magistracy regarding the death of a Chinese girl, aged 13.
Mr. F. II. Loseby watched the Pass on behalf of the ferry company
concerned.
Colony.
guage
notice. It may not be very good incur part of the blame in the ship. The present figure 300 gives material, in the light of strict event of another cancellation: nnd us a proper basis on which efficiency, but it was willing, and things have turned out our de-our strength.
cision Was justified.
Increase in Membership. it was good enough for its purpose. The only impending musical
It is gratifying to see an increase This being so, I fail to see why event to which attention can be the number of Ordinary Mons presumably intelligent human be drawn at the moment-in this caer Dr. K. Uttley, giving medical erings should spend years of their with a fair certainty that it willbers, but we would invite stronger
life-and of their spare time--in
the Colony is the second piano
It is with regret that we have recital by Yours Guller un Tues Your Excolleney-I am privileged dence, stated that he examined the learning to form fours, hit bulls- take place since the artit is in support from the engineers of the
behalf of the minister, office body of the girl on Marele 23. The eye and so forth.
The type of man we have in the
Ε. Capplenian, W. Farmer, J. bearers, and general body of the
Helena May Institute. At the first Kowloon Union Church to thank head and one arm were separated Volunteers the type of man who day, April 21, at 9.90 p.m. at the record the deaths of Messrs. D. The library report needs little you for so honouring us by coming from the body and the whole of the is expected to become a Volunteer recital, which we took the fespan oberts and li E. Hendy.
is just the man who was told in the late war that it was his duty/sibility of organising, the audience cainment except that owing to its hore this evening to open our new chest
very badly crushed.
was most enthusiastic, and it is place of worship. We would also Death was instantaneous, and, or take commissioned rank.
due to the keon desire expressed popularity, would suggest to the respectfully acknowledge the pre-
curred as the result of the girl will be told the same thing in the by many that they should have as.ming committen that they give sence of Lady Péel.
I have also the honour to ask having been crushed between the next war, and in spite of any ser other opportunity of hearing this number of news books could be pur- vice he may have had with institu Your Excellency's neceptance of the bus of the ferry launch protected tions like the Volunteer Corpe, hu key with which you have opened)
will still have to undergo a course the doors of this new Church as a by a rope tender, and the sea wall. momento of the occasion.
girl stated that they both worked he is put in command of men of concert will take place at 9.20 p.m. had hard work to obtain papers
A companion of the deceased of training (quite rightly) before on the same boat. The accident his own. I maintain, therefore, which will probably suit many with which to entertain members, Loigh & Orango, Architects, who occurred just after midnight, when that our Volunteer Corpe, as it is people better than an afternoon | und 1 again appeal for now tech-
The key is presented by Messrs.
are responsible for the design of this artistic and beautiful building and who have very thoroughly super- vised its construction throughout.
We are hoping that with this permanent and well-appointed and comfortable place of worship, the Kowloon Union Church will enjoy a much wider support from Kowloon resulents in the future,
now, Sir, have the pleasure to hand you this key.
Governor's Speech.
WB
in the bows of the boat, and jumped training one on to a ladder lying up against the wall, and climbed up. Deceas ed climbed up behind, but was caught by the bows of the launch and thrown back into the water.
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a larger grant, so that a larger
splendid artist, that she is giving a further performance before her departure. On this occasion the
chased and more spent on the up
revital.Yours, etc.,
A. M. BOWES-SMITH, Hon. Secretary, Hong Kong Musical Society. 518, The Ponk, Hong Kong,
April 9, 1930.
her boat was at Yaumati Ferry constituted to-day, serves no useful Wharf, She heard a shout from purpose. We are told that in the the launch Clear out!" She was great of a military emergency, the has received here would be of invaluable help, to which I veuturs to reply Bosh!" In five days, any normal sergeant- major can knock as much into the Average man's head as the Volun- tour Corps could in five years The conclusion is obvious, therefore, and it is that until the local volun- [TO THE EDITOR OF THE""""HONG KONG
DAILY TUZAS."] teers are organised more as an Officers' Cadet Corps, rather than as a regimental unit, the Corps is
BATHING BEACHES: THE EXPLANATION ÁT LASTI
The Literary Council have again
keep of the books already provided.
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A
nical numbers" nhd assistance in providing papers which is feature of the Institute which should not be lost. We have to thank Messrs. Middleton Smith and Geo, Buchanan for their in- Leresting papera and also to the Hong Kong Electric Co. for allow ing us to visit their North Point Station.
Billarda, The coxswain of the launch Man
Regarding billiards, in view of Tak, sit that last August the en gines failed to take the launch
the report, perhaps I had better astern and hit the Praya wall and
remain quiet, except to mention rebounded. The accident occurred
SIR, Can it be possible, that that the tables are in good condi In accepting the key from Mr. at 12.15 am. He approached Yau. Gow, His Excellency said:-Mr. | mati in the usual way. The launch not fulfilling its real duty. To
The house has been maintained Jahnston, Mr. Gow, Ladies and should have gone astern ten yards my way of thinking, every man in thers is some connection between tion and we are promised several Gentlemen, It gives me very great from the wharf and witness gave the Corps should be able to get out the Governor's order to conserve prizes for the coming season. pleasure to come here to day to the usual signal to go astern, but in front and drill his own Comthe sand supply and the closing of
pany, and at least sixty per cent. the bathing benches. Tons of sand is good condition, and our thanks open this new Union Church in the engines did not respond. Kowloon..
sincere I tender my
room, etc. As you no doubt retņemi-' He saw the danger, and shouted of the Corps should be able to put must have been removed between the fare due to Mrs. G. Haruna, for thanks for the key which has been to the seamen on the lunch. He the entire Corps through battalion toes of the thousands, who Treber hot in arranging the ladies presented to me as a momento of also shouted to the sampaus ahead drill. Every man should be in- quented Taiwan Beach last year.** |ber, 18 months ago the question of 1
of the launch to clear out of the structed in the rudiments of miliYours, etc., this happy occasion.
The Union Church in Hong Kong was. He did not see the accident tary history, and in the elements goes back nearly as far as the himself as the bows were obstruct British occupation of this Colony.ing the view. The launch was not I was interested in reading a short badly damaged. There was no log time ago that Dr. Legge was the kept recording the time of the founder and the father of the signal to go, astern. Union Charel for 1, as a boy, kriew The case was adjourned till next his nephew.very well and on various Friday afternoon,
ccasions was fortunate enough to sit under hitu and hear him preach. That was 45 years ago and I re-
of tactics and strategy, with parti- aerial. warfare-mechanical, cular reference to the newer forms bacteriological, etc.
of
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MULTUM IN PARVO. Hong Kong, April 10, 1931.
Election of Officers,
Prise Winners,
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giving up a portion of these pre- mises to effect economy' was mooted, and I am pleased to be able to in- form you that circumstances, have. improved somewhat, so that your Committee have entered into a two
credit aide
Another thing that puzzles me in sheet as presented. and after this these volunteer arguments, and has been seconded, I shall be pleased years lease for the whole promises, The Treasurer's repot gives a re- it is that reference is always made to answer any questions you may at a much more favourable rent. to military emergencies. The wish to put, to the best of my oumá of increases and decreases in income and expenditure, so, do lifeblood of the Empire is its trade, ability.
not propose to worry you with After all, but what would happen
figures which are, in front of you, The members of this church owe in the event of a civil" emer- The following officers were elected, except to point out that while the member being very interested in
#i great debt of gratitude to the geney similar to the military ones bearing Doctor Or Chinese
we wrote off a depreciation on Legge, as he used to be called, but late Sir Paul Chater for Irie munt always so much feared! Supposing for the ensuing year-Hon. Secre debit balance is shown at 82,074.29 I never anticipated that I was toficent gift which has enabled this an epidemie-by some strange freak tary. Mr. A. L. Landsbert; Hon. be brought into direct contact with church to be built. I have not yet of nature were to lay low the Treasurer, Mr. A J. J. Martin; iurniture, fixtures and library the Committee, Mosare balance shows an increase of his work in the Far East. in start-seen its resources but I have seen majority of the business men of Hon. Librarian, Mr. H. R. Lathom; um of 82,913.09; further, our cash Landshort, Russell, $1,308.79 over the 1920 figure. The ing the Union Church he laid enough to justify my congratulating Hong Kong; could the Army step Managing in and keep the wheels of com- Binckmore,
Good Lathom, K. S. Robertson, James, rat quarter of 1031 shows a con- stronger and more lasting founds those who are responsible for the tion than he could have realised plans and building with this very merce revolving for
happy result
fellows though they are, I doubt Blackburn, Webster, Taylor, Mar- siderable increase in profit, und and I am sure he would have ap One cannot, perhaps, but deplore. I would give much to see Lieut. tin and Farrell. Auditors. Messrs provided nothing drastic happene, preciated seeing the sound structure that has now been built on that at times that in the Christian re- Dash frowning over & Bill of Lad-Lowe, Bingham and Matthews. foundation.
ligion there are so many divisions, ing, or wondering just what magis. The following were prize winners 1991 should show a balance on the The Union Church in Hong Kong sects, and denominations although was involved in the entering and in the billiard competitions:
the differences between them are clearing of even the meanest tramp has had a very noteworthy pastery often non-fundamental and-due-that-sails the High Bena-Even and is in a very strong position. to differences in church government. more would I enjoy seeing Colonel President's Cup: 1, C. A. The Union Church in Kowloon, how-
be deprecated Pom-Pom struggling with the in-ton; 9, A. H. McBride; Best Break, ever, is of more recent growth, but This is perhaps, it is now, I think, established on rather more where the Christian tricacies of "double entry." At A E. Silkstone.
Vice-President's Cup: 1, A: E. community is small, which is the the moment, he probably imagines passed through various vicissitudes
18 new contract bridge, and he sleepa Break, O. Bond. and not to have started to attain
a very old one, but it is very true none the worse of nights for his Thornycroft Competition: 1, A. solidity until the arrival in Hong and I was glad to find, a church belief!
J. Walters; 2, W. B, Haslett; Bost Kong of Mr. Johnston.
of this nature in Hong Kong. I I am aware that a certain few Ereak, L. J. Blackburn. feel sure that a Union Church like officers spend part of their time "Osborn" Challenge Trophy: 1tes deemed it advisable to withdraw this makes the influence of Chris at places like the London School Mr. W. Les, 2. Mr. L. J. Black tianity very much stronger than it of Economics, where they are burn; Break, Mr. P. T. Farroll. would be-if-its-members were to initiated into thysterics of 8. Watson Competition: 1 in a large measure due to his efforts, decide to break up and attempt to interational law, economic science, M. AE. Silkstons;, MF, I better jo-the-next balance abest I I understand that be will shortly start churches each in his own-de-ste. But the percentage of officers Jack; Broak, Mr. J. Forayth he leaving the Colony but I am nomination.
who undergo such instruction is in- Raymond Competition: 1, Mr. Lof the members. The Union Church in Hong Kong finitely smaller than the percentage J Blackburn; &, Mr. E. W. Black- sure time he will go away satisfied that he has left behind, a monument as a very successful past history of volunteers to non-volunteers in more; Break, Mr A. H. Moride. which will always be associated and in opening this church to-day this Colony. Likewise, they get Watson Competition: 1; Mr. L. with his name,
I wish it, at Icuat, as successful a leave of absence from their normal Blackburn: 2, Mr. W. B. Has
dutica for such courses, which is leil; Break, Mr. P. T. Farrell (Continued at foot of next column)future.
Effect of Exchange. The bar profits are down by Mut-$110.00 due to heavy increased cost caused by exchange, which has not been fully charged to members, 16 our policy was to encourago A
a firm basis. It may be said to Inveense as a rulo in Crown Colonies. it has something to do with this silkstone; 2, PT. Farrell; Best bigger turnover by kooping prices }|
Tribute to Epv. Horace Johnston.
I think that we may safely say that its present strong position is
The saying "Unity is strength
low and thus counterbalance the Icss of percentage of profit.
'Owing to the bank rate of in- torost being reduced, your Commit
our fixed deposits and invest same
in the Government Loan, which
shows a better return and will show trust this action has the approval
I do not think there is anything. further that 'calls for comment, so have pleasure in proposing the adoption of the report and balance **(Continited" on previous columti.)
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