HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY,
'BREAK DOWN THE
DOWN THE WALLS"
Dean's Appeal At Cathedral Meeting
SIR HENRY POLLOCK PRESENTS 1934 BUDGET
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At the Annual Meeting of St. John's Cathedral, yes terday, the Chairman, the Very Reverend Dean. Álfred · Swann made a strong Appeal to the gathering to break down the dividing walls between them and to build a Christian fellowship.
The Hon. Sir Henry Pollock presented the accounts for 1933, which were very satisfactory. Sir Henry also introduced the Cathedral's budget for the current year and pointed out that there should be no relaxing the sup. port, for the Cathedral.
The report and accounts for the past year were second. ed by Mr. P. "S. Cassidy and carried, while the budget for the current year was also carried on its being second- ed by Mr. H. B. L. Dowbiggin.
ELECTION OF THE OFFICERS
tween.. 1927
at. $400 instead of at $800, and the
ST. PATRICK'S SOCIETY
Item for organ repairs and tuning Notes Of Committee
is put at $800 instead of $900.-,"
1 Expenses Increase
In regard to external commit- ments it is felt that this Cathe- dral, as the Mother Church of a large diocese ought to increase its diocesan quota from $1,750 to $2,250 and I hope that that in- crease will meet with your ap proval.
Meeting
At a recent Meeting of the Com mittee of St. Patrick's Society of Hong Kong, Dr. W.B.A. Moore was elected President.
This should be a very popular choice as Dr. Moore was one of the We have also to provide first life-members of the Society, $1,188.70. being the balance of our and although it is his first term of agreed quota to the Kowloon Tong Ece on the Committee, his assist- Anglican Church in order to comance and help in the formation of plete our promised contribution to the Society has been invaluable. that Church (which I have already
It was decided to again hold an referred to) of the sum of $2,000. Annual Ball, which will take place Our income for 1934, for the Friday, March 16th. The Com- reasons which I have already ex-mittee look forward to making this,
a very happy and successful event
plained. must be less than for 1933, and we are therefore budget- ing for $15,500 only as income; our actual income for 1933 was $16.113.80.
That leaves us, as you will see from our Budget Agures for 1934, with an amount required from the goodwill scheme and offertories in order to balance our Budget for 1934, of $28,891.70. that is to say: we require in 1934 some $2,750 more than we actually received for goodwill offerings and offer- tories in 1933.
Support Wanted
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JANUARY 31, 1934.
BRIDGE FINAL
Messrs. Lindsell And Politi Wi
Messrs Lindsell and; Pollti won the final of the contract bridge tournament which was concluded last night. at the Sports Club They beat the other' Analists, rs. Shea, and Abesser bg 1,600 points. The anal was decided in
ten rubbers.
There was a large attendance of bridge enthusiasts to follow the play.
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At the conclusion of the game, Mrs. Lindsell presented the prizes. Major Duclos, called upon to say a few words before the prize dis- tribution congratulated the win ners on their success, and." the commitless on the efficient man- ner in which the tournament was conducted, The hope WES ex- pressed, that they may soon have, an Olympic tournament in Hong-
for the kong.
العرب
have been carried out perlod under review
Cathedral Roll. This time last year we had a membership of 230 plus 36 on leave a total of 266- To-day we have a membership of 260 plus 32 on leave-an increase of 26 over last year's figures.
DEAN'S ADDRESS
In thanking Major Duclos, Mr. Kindsell took the opportunity to express the Committee's thanks to the Sports Club for their kind- ness and courtesy by placing the club premises at the disposal of the organisation. But for their accommodation, it would have. been, dificult ́· to
manage the tournament.
of you if not all, will have LINER DELAYED
remarka (when he first left home to take up his appointment here) and 1933. It has even bean suggested that our Bishops do a great deal of travelling and vague rumours have reached
that
me
to the
At the conclusion of the business of the meeting, the Dean addressing the gathering said in the course of his In regard to our prospective ex- With regard to the election of of
Most eceived a note from me asking you to ficers, Messrs. P. Jacks and P. S.
penditure for 1934 it is just as well Cassidy were elected representatives
that the members of the congre- gation should frankly face the come to day in order that we may try to the Board of Trustees of the Church
fact that they cannot afford to to cultivate something more of a spirit of England in the Diocese of Victoria.
relax in the smallest way their of fellowship than we have at present: That fellowship, might to be a living Amanclai contributions The following were elected to repre-
and infectious thing. In a short time sent the Cathedral on the Diocesan
the cost of those passages come Cathedral. which stands to us in
we shall have to work with me a man Conference: Mr. A. S. Abbott, Mr. F.
out of our Cathedral Funds. This the place of our parish Church,
quickly Austin, Mr. W. C. Clark, Professor
and which it is our bounden duty for whom I am sure you will
come to have a real affection and ad- Forster, Mr. D. S. Harley, Professor again, is quite erroneous, as net- C. A Horklotz, Mr. T. H. King, Mr.ther the salary nor the traveling to support and care for, even in
Anancialization. Keep 30p.m..on February expenses of our Bishops have been these rather difficult
50th. open for Mr. Baines' welcome, our Cathedral times. charged against
will you? You will find that he is Funds, with the exception of a
have people would
desparately keen on his job, and both small allowance of 8100, a month belleve that men and women of he and I will be in league to require which was made to Blahop. Duppuy the present day are losing interest after the big slump in the Dollar, in religion, but I do not believe much of you.
that that is a correct picture of the present position..
F. Mason, Mrs. Davidson, Mrs. Swann, Mrs. Wolfe aud Miss Buckwell,
In presenting the accounts for 1933 and the budget for the present year, Sir Henry Pollock said:-
Accounts For 1933.
Henry Pollock:-Dean Sir Swann, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Though I have been connected for many years with matters con-
cerning the administration of the Cathedral, it has never previously fallen to my lot to have to ex- pound its finances at an Annual General Meeting.
I have therefore, to ask your indulgence in the unusual cap- acity in which I now and myself,
which 13 due to the absence to-day of Mr. Brearley for rea- sons which must arouse our deep- est sympathy. It is our earnest wish that Mrs. Brearley may soon be restored to health again,
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Income Decrease
Turning now to the Income side of the Cathedral account. I regret to have to inform you that, owing to, adverse trade conditions, our imortgage interest for 1933 shows a decrease of $1.000 as compared with 1932. Unfortunately our mor- tgage interest for 1934 is likely to show a still further decrease, as mortgages fall due for renewal. "probably at decreasing rates of in-
terest.
Also "our interest on the Hongkong Government Loan has been reduced from 5 per cent to 4 per cent.
In the Cathedral Hall Account for 1933. as compared with 1932,
our credit balance has been in- creased from 3985 to $1,453.
AÇ- debit
Some
us
On the contrary, I think that most thoughtful people are rapid-
principles
this world were rusion that of self-sacrifice and mutual forbearance laid down by Christ, it would be a much better and happler place to live in.
During 1933 the attendances at our Cathedral Services, and espe- ctally at our Choral Communions increase, have shown a marked which is most encouraging.
Secretary's Report,
The Secretary's Report on Pro- ceedings of the Church Council is as follows:-
The Cathedral Church Council consisted of twenty one lay men bers and one clergy (ex officio). in
members Te- addition four lay presented St. Peter's Church.
Council Four meetings of "the were held during the year.
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D'Artagnan Strikes Bad Weather
TO SAIL 10-DAY
Following damage to her pro- pellers due to heavy weather, the Messageries Maritimes liner, D'Artagnan lost one of her pro- peller blades on Monday night and Consequently did not arrive in port yesterday morning according to schedule.
was
The fellowship which I hope to see cultivated here is not built in any facile way. Between members of the congregation and between them and their clergy read fellowship is only
The ship wirelessed that she did devotion and loyalty to God possible if it is founded on a whole Himself. Nothing else will do it. not require assistance and Whenever that is present there will be making slow speed, "She came in genuine Christian fellowship, but not yesterday afternoon and was im otherwise. The: possession of pommediately" docked at, Taikoo for mon tastes and common human in repairs.
may produce a terests fellowship between individuals and groups, but that is the way that cliques are made, and in the formation of cliques self-interest is always the motive force, whether it is recognised
or unconscious.
kind of
We must break down all dividing walls between us and build a Christian fellowship
to be apostles, separated subscriptions to it for
"D'Artaghan was to have sailed yesterday for Saigon at i p.m. but the mishap has rendered a delay necessary and it is understood she will leave this afternoon by three o'clock.
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New Debenture Shares
Before going into details of our secounts, I should like, as a Mom-
In the St. John's Review ber of the Finance Committee, to
count. We have a smaller bear witness to the very valuable work which has been done by Mr. balance-$221 instead of 8830- Brearley as our Hon. Treasurer and the during the past year, when his duties as Hon. Treasurer not on- ly covered the ordinary duties of that office but also included the will enable us to make this ac- made with regard to services or f God and called to be mints, and we aisha, the proposal was unanim-
collection of a special Cathedral
Restoration Fund of $5,000. in or- der to meet abnormal and unfore seen expenditure which was due mainly to the ravages of white ants in the structure of the Cathe- dral and in a less measure to the necessity for replacing the old electric wiring.
During these recent trying fin-, ancial times Mr. Brearley's services us Treasurer have been invaluable also in the matter of keeping a close check upon our expenditure. For the first time for some years past, as you will see from the last item on the expenditure side of #the Cathedral Account, that ac- count is able to show an excess of income over expenditure instead of an annually recurring deficit.
13,500 Dollars up.
We have in fact, a surplus on the Cathedral Account for 1933 of $4,700 odd, as ngainst a deficit for 1932 of $8,800 odd, that is, to say. we are $13,500 up at the end of 1933 as compared with the end of 1832. But that improved posi- tion in 1933, as compared with 1932. is due in great measure to the fact that we had no Assistant Chaplain in 1933, and, as you know,! in our budget for: 1934, we have to provide for passage and salary for our new assistant Chaplain, Mr.
1933 were nearly $200 up on 1932, but it is hoped that increased sub-
scriptions to the Review for 1934 count come out even for 1934. Be- fore leaving this Account, it may be noted in passing that in 1933 economies of about $650, were ef- fected in our printing, and I ought also to mention that the apparent drop of $620 in our receipts from advertising in 1933 as compared with 1932 is mainly due to the fact that some accounts for 1931 ad- vertising were collected in 1932.
No
changes of any importance were
the
And
We clergy must see to it that we have for ourselves no lesser ideal than St. Paul's, namely to be "bond- servants of Jesus Christ, called unto wa the Gospel of God.”. are to address ourselves to you, our people, as those who are "beloved of are to be content with nothing but to bring to you Grace and peace from
Chriat." God our father and the Lord Jesus
At the Extraordinary General shareholders of the Nippon Yusen Meeting held in Tokyo by the
ously passed ut floating New De- for the purpose of converting half: benture Shares for Yen 30,000,000.00 of the amount of Loan of 1028, in which year the loan of Yen 60,000,- 000.00 236 raised for construction of the now Orient-California
structural alterations, the most important work the Council bad to deal with was the restoration of the fabric after the white ant
Devotion to Christ, trouble in the summer: Most of beams in the roof of
There are already not a few among the
affected by the you for whore 1, like St. Paul, can Cathedral were ants and had to be replaced. Coin- thank may God through Jesus Christ. cldent with this, trouble the Hong-Bat can I do this on the ground that Liners; and the remaining Yen "your faith is proclaimed throughout 30,000,000.00 will be redeemed by kong Electric Co., reported that the
Is there such casb. wiring was in a bad condition and the whole world!"
The terms and conditions of the would have to be renewed to a reckless devotion to Christ that we can- considerable extent. As you all not keep quiet about it? Are we glad to New Loan are left to the discretion a Restoration Fund" was be known as bumble but happy of the Board of Directors. know
was generously followers of Him? Does, our con- started and this subscribed to by Cathedral lovers, gregation by its genuine love for God and the sum received sufficed to make a real dent on the life of this pay for the restoration and the Colony I believe that there are The balance sheet for 1933 does wiring renovations, leaving a small many who long to be whole hearted in their loyalty to God but I think we are to a considerable extent. not, I think, call for any special balance which is being
You will notice, at the to form a....reserve fund against in affective, both individually and foot of the balance-sheet, the al- Cathedral repairs.
corporately because we are liv and working, inficiently
In the Dean's House account for 1933 the sum of nearly $1,500 received for rent during Mrs. Swann's absence has considerably reduced our débit balance on this account in 1933 as compared with
1932.
comment.
of the
utilised
location of $4,333.50 as grants to-. The opportunity was taken when ing wards special objects, including the scaffolding was erected to in fellowship. We must set about the sum of $833.30, which is the change most of the coloured glass the breaking down of barriers be first instalment
sum of in the clerestory windows to plain tween men and men, women, and wo- between husbands and wives, to the Kowloon glass. 82,000 promised
Certain alterations were men, Tong Anglican Church, where the also made to the lighting arrange and the only way to do this is to break down the barriers between every one attendances of "worshippers have ments, with the result that our of us and God. fully come up to expectations, and Cathedral is much lighter than have proved the need for a Church before.
in that neighbourhood.
BUDGET FOR 1934
Sir Henry Pollock: My remarks, comparing our Cathedral Income
Assistant From Home.
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THE CEMETERY
CHAPEL
Announcement By
Dean Swann
has
At yesterday's meeting of St. John's Cathedral, the Very Rev. Now, for this intent, I want you to Dean Swann made the following know that you fany-in future count en your clergy praying for you. Bt. Paal announcement with regard to the can give thanks for his people's faith, Chapel of Resurrection at Happy At the last Connell Meeting you because he prays for them. "For God Valley.
Since services were restarted. at were told that the Dean had been in my witness how anceasingly the Cemetery Chapel in July last empowered to obtain an assistant I make mention of you, always in
I am the Rev. G. T. Waldegrave whilst at home, and from what I my prayers making request." Baines, who will be arriving here
near he has been very successful glad that already many have told voluntarily made himself respons In a few days time and who, I am and Expenditure Account for 1933 in his quest in persuading Mr. me that the Cathedral is noticable as surc, win receive a warm welcome with that Account for 1932, wher Baines to take on this job. from the congregation of St. I stressed the fact that, our ex- Mr, Blackett is stly busy with John's Cathedral. (Applause).. penditure for 1933 had been owing the organ, which suffered consi- Another factor which made our to certain special circumstancesderably during the last major re- ancial position in 1833 better comparatively low, will have pre-pairs. Repairs and cleaning are than in previous years was the pared you for the fact that coli- still being carried on, in this dir cessation of the retiring allowance Lributors to the funds of paid to our late Chaplain, Mr. Cathedral cannot Copley Moyle.
Impression Removed
the
ection.
relax their
request from a few people living in the Happy Valley District. After a considerable period of trial 11 became apparent that, while there
ible for their conduct. This is a a house of prayer. They have felt an help which has been very highly atmosphere of prayer about it. But valued. Other clergy also have on this can only be inspite of any occasions given their services for failures on our part. When Harry which the people who benefited Baines comes he or 1, or both, will be froin them have been most grate- in the Cathedral every day to pray for ful.. you. And we shall not merely pray Services In the Chapel of the about the various departments of our Resurrection were restarted while No further material was required work, but about your insnost spiritual I was on leave, in response to a efforts in this present year:
want to be I. will now briefly compare our for the Nativity Play produced life, for again, we shall
last Christmas, and the
staging Fal-longing "that we may im Budget figures for 1834 with those has again been stored away.
part to yon some spiritual gift to the The item of passages on the ex-for. 1933.
St. Peter's Church was closed end that he The item Dean's stipend, allow-
by God's help, are en penditure side of the account re-
If we cler catablished the during the year and last Novem- minds me that I ought in fair- ances, etc., is down by $1,200 beras handed over to the street abled to maintain this sort of attitude ness not only to the Dean himself owing to the omission of leave. but also to the Finance Committee, pay but on the other hand, we Sleepers' Shelter Society, excellent towards you, and if you come to meet to correct an entirely erroneous have to pay $6,000 for the salary work is being done there.
The Dean's house "Kellet Crest" impression, which has recently of the Assistant Chaplain. been brought to my notice to the dollar Item for Organist's salary was discovered a short time ago effect that when the Dean took a alightly dawn, as we are budget to be sadly in need of a number four months' shortly leave in 1930, ing for, a higher rate of exchange of minor repairs, and redecoration. for urgent personal reasons, his in 1934, than. In 1933. Passages, Full redecoration by the way has passage to and from England was including a reserve for passages of not been carried out on this house
I therefore ask you to join with mo met a need” Mr. Thomas and his paid for, out of Cathedral, Funds. $3,000, practically stand at the for seven years The work is now This is incorrect, as the Dean de- same figure as in the Budget for being put in hand and will be in forgetting those things which are helpers are doing a good, work
bebind our many failures and our frayed out of his own pocket the 1933. On property maintenance nortly completed.
Our Architects still continue to ineffectivences and in pressing on with this school, which both par cost of his passages to and from for the Cathedral and Kellett England in 1990. In fact, we have Crest" the ngures as compared make their half-yearly report on this year to give a more living exents and children appreciate, The
every Sunday. disbursement for pass-with the Budget for 1933 are the Cathedral property and such pression, than ever before to out high Sunday School is held at 9.15 am. ages on account of the Dean be- $1,150 down. Bank interest is put repairs as they have recommended calling in Christ Jesus.
made no
The
us in the same spirit, we shall become a fellowship of which we shall do well We must help each other, sa St. to expect great things in this place. Paul concludes, that I with you may be strengthened each of us by the other's faith, both yours and
minare, and
was a demand for occasional cele- attendance at Evensong was small. brations of Holy Communion, the I therefore, decided to discontinue the Sunday evening services, but to provide a celebration on the second Sunday in each month at 7.45 am, This is being done. Th The Sunday School worked, up by Mr. V. G. Thomas has clearly
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