the
COLONY POOR
HELPED
Kowloon Fete A Success
BISHOP VALTORTA
OFFICIATES
A successful open-air bazaar was held by the St. Vincent de Paul Society in ald of the poor of Hong Kong, at Chatham Road yester- day, which คุณ attended by Continuous crowd until the end. Visitors began to arrive long be- fore
the bazaar was officially opened by the Rt. Rev. Bishop 'H. Valtorta, Vicar Apostolle of Hong Kong.
DANCING
DISPLAY
Show To-morrow At King's Theatre
VIOLET CAPELL AND
HER PUPILS
The stage is set for 13th annual dancing display by Violet Capeli and her pupils which will be held "at the King's Theatre to-morrow
afternoon.
The full dress rehearsal held yesterday morning gave promise of an excellent show and the pupils displayed much talent.
There are no fewer than 18 items on the programme including ensembles, pas-de-deux. solos, In his Speech Bishop Valtorta roup numbers and trio ballet.
said:-
BISHOP'S SPEECH
One of the best expressions of the charitable spirit which exists in our Colony is to be found in the existence and the work of the St Vincent de Paul Society and in the support which it has al- ways received from the public. The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Represents seventy-three years of service to the poor of Hong Kong and hundreds of thousands of dollars spent to the best advin- tage of the poor: it represents -direct contact with the poor by numberless visits paid to them month after month by. the brothers of the Society, to con- sole, encourage and comfort them
The leading players are the Misses Peggy Stringer, Margaret Munro, Hazel Merriman, Stella Ho. Helen Ho, Shella Cooper Isabel Durran, Mona Shand, and
Zena Marshall,
In the Ana'e, entitled "Rain bow," embracing pink, blue, lemon, mauve,
Violet Capell herself appears and green and yellow. Miss
executes a pleasing solo.
Ckvernor
The entertainment 18 given under the distinguished patronage of His Excellency the and Lady Caldecott and part of the proceeds will be donated to the London Hoepital, and the Hong Kong Benevolent Society.
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1936.
WORK FOR
STREET
SLEEPERS
Third Annual Report Of Society
3
DEFINITE NEED PROVIDED
In reviewing us our third year's work we feel that we have every
in which our work has grown, and reason to be thankful for the way
we believe that our Snelters are providing a definite need in the site of the poorer class of people in Hong Kong-
In addition to the Shelters a West Point and Po Yan Street, we were able through the generosity or Mr. Wong lu Tung J. F. to open a third Shelter in Yaumatt at the
corner
of Nathan
Road
and
Changsha Street-Mr. Wong placed at our disposal, rent free, an old Knitting Factory which served our purpose admirably.
We are very grateful indeed that
the
West Point, is still available and the work there has been carried on lines as in previous years. very satisfactorily on the same
former St. Peter's Church
The premises at Po Yan Street which we rented from the Tung Wah Hospital last winter were not available this year," but we were fortunate in being able to rent part of the premises of the Tung Wah
top of the steps. We were afraid that the situation and the steps might deter the old men from
hich is the best kind of aims POPPY DAY FUND Hospital in Po Yan Street at the
and to verify their condition, so that every dollar which is en- trusted to the Society may be ex- pended in genuine work of teller. It represents help of every kind: regular relief for those who have unable to provide for become themselves. immediate assistance for those faced with sudden need.
for children
whose parents are impoverished, a help ing hand
to those who have known comfort and are 'led with shame at their unexpected · pa- verty. It is all this that the St. Vincent de Paul Society represents the eyes of the publie who. know its work.
-education
hospitals and orphanages, we have practically ng social in- stitutions for the one hundred and one needs that are to be found in every large city. There i no succour for the hundreds of lepers that live, uncared for and unwanted, in our midst; there is practically nothing done for those
who
W
has
Of all War Memorials perhaps using the Shelter, but apparently one of the finest examples been and is still that of the educa- tion of ex-officers' chudren, as an investment combining permanence with utility, and it has been brought home to the Committee that their responsibility is by no means ended as soon as a boy or girl leaves school.
It is then that
it is essential that everything possible be done to enable these children not only to qualify for employment but to find employ- ment, and to maintain themselves during the period that their, earn-
It is well that it is here to ex-ing capacity is still small; and, in tend is benents to the Colony. due course, to help their parents for Hong Kong is sadly in need of in their old age and sickness. It Buch help. With the exception of is not difficult for a boy or girl
some
to find employment of a sort as soon as they leave school, but the wage or salary is "then so sinal that the parents have to continue to support them, and in conse- quence they are, if anything, worse OK than they were when the children were at school and being helped by the Department with school fees. the object of which has been to ensure that the war children themselves do not suffer because of their fathers' service, and to bring them up as good citizens. The first object is now well on its way to final achieve- ment, and the future of the Branch in this connection lies more in the training and placing of the children the Association has helped to educate, and in making them wage earners. During the year 1,121 children were assisted with school fees at a cost of £24,478. The ex- penditure on general assistance was £5,775.
totter through our streets decrepit with age and infirmity; there is little assistance for the blind, both young and old, that we see dally groping their Way through the city. Yet rich are not wanting in Hong Kong. They could do much more, and if it is within their power why should they not do it? One time, our wealth, our personal abilities, and our very bodies, have not been given us by God to use and misuse them just as we fancy, but to serve Him in the person of our fellow-men, and especially in the person of the poor. God will de- mand an acount of these gifts, and it is on their right use that the welfare of nations, and of so- clety, hangs.
Social upheavala would not take place if those who had wealth and power used them to put into ac- tual practice the spirit of poverty. It is not necessary to have great wealth or great power in order to come under the obligation of helping our fellow-men by their use-it 18 the Christian and the social duty of all to help to the best of their ability, A chance is given to you of fulfilling this ob- ligation, and of going further by making a sacrifice for those in need, by helping the work of the St. Vincent de Paul Society. You are doing that to-day, may-your example stimulate many others to do the same!
J. P. Sherry
D. J. Gilmore C. C. Stark
25.- 25.
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this was not the case. This Shel- ter was opened on December, 4, 1935, with accommodation for 158. The third Shelter at Yaumati was opened on January 4, 1938 with accommodation for 100 but it was later found that this was insul- fcient so another 50 bunks were added making total accommoda- tion for 150 and on very cold nights even with this. addition a number had to be turned away. At the beginning, however, we were doubtful as to the need of a Shel- ter in this district as so few peo- ple came, but by going round the
and telling streets
the street
sleepers of our Shelter, we soon. realized that the lack of "patron- age" was entirely due to ignorance of the existence of such a Shelter and by "January 26 we had a "tull house." and our doubts were soon dispelled. The layout of the pre- mises which were formerly an old Knitting Factory, made an ideal Shelter from every point of view and there was no congestion of any kind.
DEAD HONOURED CHARMING
Local Catholics To
CATHEDRAL
WEDDING
Popular Couple United
Visit Cemetery MOVING CEREMONY
To-day is the day on which Catholics all over the world hon- our, the dead.
In Hong Kong the ceremonies in the afternoon at Happy Valley, in the Catholic Cemetery, always at- tract a huge concourse of people. It is a very moving ceremony, and its effect is intensified by the fact that a large proportion of those present have near relations buried in the cemetery.
Catholic ceremonies in connec- tion with the dead are never mere "memorial services," for the dead are remembered not as beings whose lives are ended but as living a more real fe beyond the grave and perhaps in need of prayers.
The Catholic doctrine of Pur-
gatory-the state in which are those who are saved from hell but are not yet it to be received into heaven-is one that, after being re- jected by Luther and his followers is now accepted by many non- Catholic Christians, who speak of It as the "Middie State."
BRAUDE DEACON
A pretty wedding of considerable local interest was solemnised at St. John's Cathedral "on Saturday when Miss Irene Maude Deacon, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Deacon, became the bride of. Mr. Arthur N. Braude, A. E (E E), AMALEE, the eldest son of the Rev. A St. Claire- Braude, and Mrs. Harding.
The Rev. H.W. Baines officiated. Both bride and bridegroom are popular members of the Co- lony's younger set. Mr. Braude, who was educated at George Herlot's, Edinburgh, is Mainten- ance Engineer at the Hong Kong Telephone Company Ltd. He is a very keen volunteer, holding the rank of 2nd Lieutenant and is O.C., Machine
Battalion, Signals' Section, who provided a motor-cycle escort for the bride from her home to the Cathedral, and after the church ceremony, for the happy couple to the Hong Kong Hotel, where the reception
inmates and also for providing medical volunteers for the Shel-was held.
ters.
The medical side of our work is a very important one and it would not be possible without the help of numerous Doctors and Nurses and others who give up their valuable time to take duty at the Shelters
and to all these ladies and gentle men we would like to express our sincere thanks.
Chum
bride looked charming as she entered the church on the arm of her father, by whom she was given away. She wore a glistening gown of silver brocaded angelskin cut on Renaissance Itnes, a copy of a Jean Larvin model vell
embroidered with silver, and her head-dress was a twisted rope of pearls Anished with orange blog- We would again like to express som. She carried a bouquet of our grateful thanks to the Tung arum Illes specially sent from Ma- Wah Hospital and Kwong Wahnilla, and Scotch heather which ar- Hospital for their assistance,
EVANGELISTIC
The Reverend Lee Kau Yan was again in charge of the spiritual side of our work and regular meet- inga, were held at all the Shelters. We would Uke to take this oppor tunity of thanking all those who -so kindly helped. iz taking the
meetings.
REPATRIATION AND EMPLOYMENT
41
There have been "several in-
stances in which volunteers have been able to help in Anding work for some of the men and in re-
patriating strangers to the Colony by putting them in touch with the right people.
VOLUNTEER HELPERS
rived by air mall
The bride was attended by the Misses Kathleen Glover, Edith Hopkins and Janie Weller, as bridesmaids, who wore gold lame gowns with green taffeta under- skirts and bows. They wore gold flower circlets on the head, and carried, bouquets of pastel shaded African daisies tied with gold j ribbons.
j
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The bride's mother wore a bot- tie, green chiffon velvet gown, cut on the latest tunic lines, with bat, shoes and bag. to match. Mrs. Deacon carded a bouquet of or- chids which had been specially sent from Manila.
Mr. T. P. Saunderson discharg- ed the duties of best man, while Messrs. H. Cameron Watson, A. Drummond and J. Forbes were the groomsmen. Over 250 guests at- During the 1935-6 Season duty attended the reception. the Shelters was undertaken "by The Scottish Psalm. "Old. Dun- organizations which promised a dee" and the hymn "O Perfect full rota, or volunteers for a certain Love" were sung at the Church
ceremony.
In connection with the Yauma- shelter we would like to express our gratitude to the Kowloon Re-right of the week. It was decided sidents Association for their in- terest and support, and we were very glad to welcome their two re- presentatives Mr, E. Kern Mr F. C. Mow Fung to our Committes.
Hot meals were provided at the three Shelters on Xmas night, Chinese New Year and the night before closing, which were very much appreciated.
The Society is much indebted to Previously acknowledged $2,202 for the way in which the Po Yan Mr. Grenham and Mr. A. Cheung
and Yaumat Shelters were fitted up. This does not sound a very 25. big job, but actually there were numerous things to be considered 50.- such as laying on of water, axing boilers for hot water, washing ac-
E. D. Bassoon Banking Co..
Ltd.
H. C. Watson Sir William Hornell
10.-
50-commodation, cloak room and sanitary " arrangements, lighting, medical room, etc. etc.. and all these needed a good deal of time and thought,
$2,387.
Further contributions will be gratefully received by Mr. F. G. Maunder, Becretary to Earl Haig's Fund, York Bldg., Hong Kong.
Cheques should be inade payable to Thomson and Co., and crossed "Poppy Day Fund."
COLONY HEALTH Two cases of typhold, and one each of diphtheria and scarlet There was everything to induce fever were notined to the local the vietor to help the cause of Health authorities on Friday. charity and the stalls were crowd-
STATISTICS
that this would lead to greater efficiency and reduce the secretart- al work. Certain nights were to be kept for independent volunteers unconnected with any organization, who would be notified by post, as in previous years.
The honeymoon is being spent in Shanghai and Hangchow, the bride's going away dress being a grey two-piece suit trimmed with scarlet, with a grey coat trimmed with astrakhan to match. She wore a scarlet bat and carried' a bag of the same colour.
ROTARY MEETING
Organizations which took duty at St. Peter's and the Po Yan Shelters in Hong Kong were:-
St. Stephen's Church, English
Scouts, 12th HK. Scouts, Toc H, Methodist Church, Deep Bea
Hong Kong University Christian At the meeting of the Rotary Association. St. Mary's Church, 1st Club on Tuesday. Professor L Sea Scouts, 10th ELK, Scouts, 7th Forster will complete his address King's College Scouts, Y's Mens on "From Europe to Hong Kong Club.
by Train." Organizations which took duty at the Kowloon Shelter were:
All Saints. Church, Union
Diocesan Boys' School.
Church, Munsang College, 1st Kow-reatly facilitated a satisfactory loon Rovers (St. Andrew's), St. tota of helpers being maintained. Andrew's Club, Chinese Y.M.C.A the Society is very grateful to all In conclusion we would add that
subscribers for their financial sup port which enables the work to be
we would also like to take this op- carried on and we look forward to their continued help and Interest.
portunity of expressing our thanks to the following:-
At St. Peter's and the Po Yan Shelters there were 12 independent
night was taken by an organiza- volunteers. At Kowloon every
"At the West Point Shelter the December 1, 1935 to April 18, 1936 the total number of Sleepers from
was 17,824 and 246 men used the tion Shelter.
Some organisations supplied a At the Po Yan Shelter the total supervisor for their night, but in number of sleepers from December many cases there was an indepen- 4, 1935 to April 18, 1936 was 21,000 dent volunteer, not connected with and 298 men used the shelter. the organisation. Of these there At the Yarmati Shalter the total were 10 in Hong Kong and 3 in number of Sleepers from January į Kowloon. Makak '4, 1936 to April' 18, 1936 was 12,857
and 128 men used the shelter.
The total number of registrations for the three Shelters was 51,887 and the total number of men who used the Shilters was 671 men.** MEDICAL
"
ACCESSORIES
FOR THE BALL
AMONGEST THESE YOU WILL FIND THE FINAL TOUCH TO ACCENTUATE THE
STYLE
4
YOUR GOWN,
OF
SHOES HANDBAGS GLOVES FLOWERS HOSIERY
ETC.
LANE, CRAWFORD, LTD.
'LADIES' SALON
A FANCY DRESS BAL MASQUE
In aid of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. Under the distinguished Patronage of H. E. The Governor, Sir Andrew Caldecott, K., G.M.G., CB.E. and Lady Caldecott.
Will be held,
By kind permission of the Gloucester Hotel On the night of
FRIDAY, 6th NOVEMBER.
Diners
$5.00 per hend Non-Diners... $1.50 cover charge There will be. Volunteer Social Dance Hostesses. Entire proceeds from anch dances to go to the Bocisty.
ATTRACTIVE PRIZES 1- For the most original Lady'li and Gentleman's costumes. For the most beautiful Lady's and Gentleman's costumes. Also Four consolation.. prizes.
We have much pleasure in announcing that the following have kindly consented to act as Judge of the Fancy Dress Costumes →→→→
Mr. & Mrs, 8. H. Dodwali
Mr. Stafford Smith Mr. P. M. Hodgson.
THE GLOUCESTER HOTEL
APD
carried on and we look forward to A SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY
The Hong Kong Government for rainable assistance in many direc-
is,
Mr. F. Owen Hughes Hong Kong Bingers.
Cathedral Church Council for the use of the Hall for meetings,
Thomson & Co.
Press, English and Chinese especially to the "South China Morning Fast" for receiving sub- scriptions on our behalf and many others who wish to remain anony-
mdas.
to obtain New Cars at Bargain Prices.
A few cars remain in stock overcarried from previous year's production, and are being offered at SACRIFICE PRICES in order to clear.
are guaranteed in New Condition.
The medical attendent also was ed. Shooting galleries. darts stalls.
sometimes a member of the or archery gallery, and several tat-
ganization on duty and at others. ples counters were
8t Joan of Arc Chinese Young
an independent volunteer. manned by
In volunteer workers who were kept Ladies Association, Italian Con-
Hong Kong St. John's Ambulance busy attending to the entertain-ent; Chinese Young Ladies' Asso-
undertook many nights, Dr. Woo's ment of every visitor.
ciation of St. Mary's School; Mem-
team one night, and there were 3. Among those who attended the bers of the Association of Children
independent medical volunteers, opening were Mr. and Mrs. A. N. of Mary; British Ladies of the One of the outstanding features In Kowloon there were 4 indepen-
the Catholic Women's League, of our work this year has been dent medical volunteers.. BRASS
The third annual report of the For full particulats apply to: Macfadyen, My, Q. A. Å. Macfad- yen, Mr. J. Noronha, Fr. Rossi. Services Branch; Chinese Catho- the treatment of opium addicts
Thus the total of Independent Street Sleepers Shelter Society is Bro, Almar, Bro. Stephens, Fr. Your Men's Bociety, St. Tere- by injections and in many cases volunteer workers was over 30, in as follows: Byrne. Mr. P. A. Osmund. Mr. C. sa's Church: students of the Hong the treatment has been very are addition to the 20 organizations, to ANNUAL MEETING
Kong University from Rica Hall; cessful. In this connection we are all of whom the committee is very The third annual general meet- Allage, Mr. & Mres. Fr Mats Wan College Mrs. C. J. deeply grateful to Dr. Arthur Woo, grateful with the opening of a ing or the Street Sleepers Shelter
Noval and Fr. Ryan.
Triggs "and "friends; Mrs. C, E Dr. F. L. Tseung, Dr. E. V. Lal Dr., third Shelter the dimculty of run- Society will be held at the at STALLS
Marques and friends; Mr. and CA da Foza Dr. In Tol Ghing ning the work entirely with fade- John's Cathedral Hall on Thurs Stalls at the bazaar wera, pro- Mrs. J. A. V Ribeiro and friends; and others. We are also greatly pendent volunteers would have day, November 12, at 3.30 p.m.. vided by the following:-Young Mr. and Mrs. J. E Noronha and indebted to the St. John's Ambo been very largely increased, and "AT! interested in the work are Ladies of the "Little Flower" Club; į friends; Kowloon Young Ladies, lance Brigade for vaccinating the the Introduction of organizations cordially invited to be present.
DODWELL & CO., LTD.
Tel. 28025.