DAY OF NATIONAL LABOUR
Celebration At German Club
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At 11.30 p.m. at the Deutscher Klub on Saturday, the German community, accompanied by galaxy of talent and personalities, including officials of the Hong Kong Government and Consuls Generat for foreign countries, assembled to .celebrate the "Day of National.
Labour."
The Acting Consul-General for Germany, Chancellor A. Oelewsky, accompanied by Frau Gelewsky, greeted the distinguished guests, and proposed a toast to His Majesty' King George VI, in reply to which His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government, Mr. N. L. Smith, said: "You have In- formed us that there will be no speeches to-day. I therefore thank" you on behalf of those present for
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, MAY 3, 1937.
POLICE FORCE
APPOINTMENTS
AND TRANSFERS
Two New Assistant Superintendents
Chief Inspectors Marks And Shaftain
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With the departure on May 15 on retirement from the Force, of Mr. Timothy Murphy, Police
A.S.P., A.D.C.I. (Crime), Mr. Peter Grant, A.S.P., and Inspector Ste wart Logan, several promotions
Laborinho, Mr. and Mrs. Emmet Farrell, Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Basto, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. da Rocha, Dr. and Mrs. A J. Skinn, Mr. K. Kast- mann. Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Lacayo, Mr. A. A. Botelho, Mr. Birger Naess, Mr., Mrs. and Miss Carnlio, Mr. and Mrs. R. Ohl, Mr. and Mrs. Faustino Antonio Xavier, Mr. G. Miskin, Mr. H. E. Keller, Mr. V. M. Grayburn. Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Chapman, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Waddington, Mr... Mrs. and Miss McLay, The Man- ager, Chartered Bank of India, Aus- tralia and China. The Manager, The Bank of Canton, The Manager, Nederlandsch Indische Handels- dent of Police. He will perform bank, The Manager, The Nether-duties of ASP. (Kowloon); lands Trading Society, Mr. B. Wy- lle, Mr. F. P. Franklin. Lt. Col. H. L. Murrow, Mr. A: E. Pratt, Mr. G.
and transters have been made In the Hong Kong Police Fores."
They are as follows:-
Chief Inspector R. H. E. Marks
formerly Miss Grace Tulbell, photo- Mr. A. E. Banks and his bride. graphed after wedding at St. John's Cathedral on Friday.
to be acting Assistant Superinten-RECALL TO
Chlef Inspector F. W. Shaftala Principal of the Police Training School, to be acting Assistant Su-
your exceedingly kind invitation C. Burnett, Mr. W. J. Keates, Mr. perintendent of Police. He will
and propose a toast to the health of the Fuehrer and Chancellor of the Reich."
Herr Martin Hess. local leader of the Nast Party, thanked the Acting Consul General for the reception. after which Herr Gelewsky, ad- dressing the gathering, said:-
"The fact alone that on this day for the 5th time all working "Ger- mans in every part of the world gather to celebrate the German National Day is conclusive evidence, to which degree National Socialism has implanted in us the spirit of National Unity. Where in former years agitators preached the slogan of class warfare, we to-day ex- perience the brotherhood of" al Germans.
perform the duties of Assistant
Director of Criminal Intelligence (Crime):
Chief Inspector (Kowloon) "F. E E. Booker to be Chief Inspector, Hong Kong;
and Mrs. A. S. Konya, Lt.-Col. R. C. B. Anderson, M.C., H.K.V.D.C., Rev. and Mrs C. J. Brown, B.A.. M.A., Major and Mrs. M. R. Burke, B.M.. R.A.M.C, Count and Countess F. de Courselles, Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Davis, Mr. and Mrs. H. 8. Dinsdale, Dr. Inspector K. W. Andrew to be and Mrs. Dovey, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. acting Chief Inspector and will Fraser, Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Gord-perform the duties of Chlet Ins- Hull, Mr., Mrs. and Miss F. H. pector, Kowloon, Glover, Mr. M. F. Key. Lt.-Comdr. K. W. Kirby, Major and Mrs. D. H. W. Kirby. Mr. Longyear. Rev. and Mrs. E. Mackenzie Dow, AM., Mr. and Mrs. A J. R. Moss, Mr. E. Nel- son, Mr. and Mrs. Piovanell, Mr.. Mrs. and Miss A. Stevenson, Mr. and Miss, A. Stevenson. Mr. and Mrs. Forbes, Mr. T. F. Tal, Mr, and Gillespie, Mr. E. A. v. Kobza-Nagy, Mrs. J. H. Taggart, Mr. and Mrs. R.
Mr. C. W. Jeffries, Mrs. Scott-Hars- ton, and Capt. and Mrs. H. Dibley.
"No longer is this day an occasion where the poor fight' the rich, where classwarfare is taught, but occasion for all working Germans. At 4 pm on Saturday afternoon workers of the hand and of the the German community held a brath, to gather in common under-children's party at their recreation standing of the value of work ground at King's Park, during which both young and old enjoyed a very happy afternoon,
and respect for the worker. to unite in the great national labour-In this spirit to-day, on the Day of Honour of the German" Worker, the holiday of the German Nation, manual labourer marches side by side with the Engineer, the student with the apprentice, the peasant with the farmhand, the minister with the employee, em-
ployer shoulder to shoulder with
BANKRUPTCY COURT
the employee. All sans of German Choa Po-Sien Case
mothers, Comrades of equal rights -Germans."
Adjourned
APPLICATION BY MR. LOSEBY
Inspector W. R. Chester Woods to be acting Chief Inspector. He will perform the duties of Principal of the Police Training School, vice CI. Shaftain:
RELIGION
Why Religion? Asks Rev. J.D. MacLean
Preaching in the Kowloon Union Church yesterday evening the Rev. J. D. MacLean gave the first of a series of sermons on the "Recall to Religion.".
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The preacher sald, in part:- What is the meaning, the value, and the purpose of life-what 13 the highest and the eternal life- what is the great reality? This is the question which each one of us has to face from the moment of the birth of our intelligence: I believe that the answer of this question is to be found in religion,
Divisional Inspector, Shamshulpo, ing to religion specifically, let us
in religion alone Inspector J. C. 8. Fender
and in Jesus Christ supremely. But before turn- vice Insp. Chester Woods;
Inspector T: O'Connor to Divtions, what other ways mankind examine briefly what other solu- sional Inspector, South, vice Insp. has to offer. Andrew:
Other transfers are as follows: Inspector A. V. Baker to Divi- sional Inspector, Wanchal, vice Insp. Logan;
to
af Inspector, Shaukiwan, vice Insp. Inspector A. Wright to Division- O'Connor;
Sub-Inspector J. Goddard, from Central to Waterfront Searchers, vice Insp. Fender;
Sub-Inspector Hynes, from Taun Wan to Shamsiulpo vice Insp Wright:
lism, Naturaliem. Socialism, and generally defined as being, Idea- The proferred solutions can be
Individualism. but while they called attention to important facts In life. all failed to give men the significance and the fulness of ex- needs and seeks. perlence which he instinctively
Can Religion solve our problem?
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Sergt. A. E. Banks, from Huns Can Religion make better men to GRAND VARIETY
hom to Taun Wan, vice B. I Hynės;
IF
Sergt. T. J. Hemsley, from Shatin to Mongkok:
make a better world? Of course it may be argued that if it could than it would have done so already Sergt. W. P. Delahunty to Mong-highest form. Christianity. Have through what is admittedly Its kok on return from leave;
Scrgt W. E. B. Howell to Shatin vice Sergt. Hemsley.
C1. MARKS
1914.
we not had. Chrisdanity for al- most two thousand years? Chris- tianity through the Church made man the centre of the Divine love.
were part of that;
which It
PROGRAMME
Enjoyable Night At Lee Theatre
Continuing, Herr Gelewsky men- tloned the fact that now there was no more strife between rich and poor, but that every one was doing his part in the great task of National Reconstruction. He em-
Robert Horace Ethelbert Marks, but the world mercilessly ground NEW MOVABLE STAGE born on October 26, 1886, Joined him under its heels, and his fel- phasised that the unity and The public examination of Choa
the Police Force in July, 1000, as low-believers brotherhood must not only be Po-sien, formerly manifested once a year in celebrat- the French Bank, was again ad- Lance-Sergeant in
compradore in P. C. A43. He
WIE promoted world and of the social order An enjoyable Chinese, grand Ing the National Holiday, but must journed before the Chief Justice, Inspector. constantly be given living evidence, sir
Sub-which caused his suffering. His Variety programme, marking the in 1920. Inspector in tory too attacked religion and the movable stage, was given at the Atholl MacGregor,
opening ceremony of the new The celebration of the National Bankruptcy Court
at the 1925 and Chief Inspector on Aug. morality Holiday, Herr Gelewsky said, must morning.
on Saturday 31, 1933. In 1931, he was Examiner Christianity in its orthodox form Lee Theatre on Saturday night,
sanctioned.
be a day of reckoning, where stock
of Weights and Measures, Mr. F.H. Loseby, appearing on
is at a discount. Why then a "re- is taken of what has been achieved behalf of the petitioning creditor,
C.I. SHAFTAIN
call to religion"? Is there any- In the past year, and what is yet Miss
Frank Walter Shaftain, who was, thing new in religion that man E Morrison, said that he born on Dec. 22, 1800, joined the has not tried before? Is there any to be achieved in the coming one. would apply to the Court to direct Police Force In Aug. 1912, as Po-fresh truth to be revealed?
Concluding, the Acting Consul the debtor to produce to the Courtice Constable A133. Promoted to 'General expressed the hope that any
YES AND NO the day may not be far where the peoples of the world recognise that the old German evil dis-unity
had for all times vanished, that Germany has been united as one people with one feeling for a united Fatherland!
In conclusion of the celebration, the German National Anthems were
sung.
THOSE PRESENT
and was a great succESS.
much
Many well-known local Chinese actors and actresses, dancers and musicians, took part. All the items were well rendered, and were
appreciated papers that he had. "He Lance-Sergeant in 1919, he became The answer to these questions is
2 by large has made several promises but has Sub-Inspector in 1923, Inspector in yes and no! There is nothing Theatre are to be congratulated
audience. not compiled with them."
The Management of the Lee, 1929 and Chief Inspector on Sept. new in religion there is nothing on the arrangements, and their Mr. J.B.
1, 1935. On the retirement of the new in Christianity, because its
ceiver) informed the Court that the debtor had brought a bundle of papers, which included several letters and books.
Prentis (Official Re-
His Lordship said that what Mr. Loseby was asking for was rather an omnibus order.
Mr. Loseby agreed with his Lord-
show.
for Chinese music.
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late Insp. A. R. Clarke, CL Shaf- entire truth has been experienced efforts in presenting such a fine tairi became Principal of the Po- by different men at different lice Training School,
times; by Jesus it was experienced
A number of really delightful in its completeness, by other men
songs captured CHICAGO BANK LOAN lesser fulness.
the audience, it has been known in certain but especially those who have a taste OF 1919
What then must we do? In the It is understood that His Excellency The Officer Ad-ship that all he (Mr. Loseby) was ministering the Government and asking for was a solemn warning the Ministry of Finance concern-creeds and prejudices, church and Hong Kong, as well as in South first place we must put everything modern movable stage, with all Nanking-The offer made by else outside our minds inherited first of its kind introduced
the latest improvements, is the Mrs. Smith. Mr. H. J. Cruttwell. from the "Bench for Choa to im-ing redemption of the Private Secretary, Sir. Atholl and plement his proinises.
Treasury community loyalties, and that Lady MacGregor, The don Mr. R.
Notes of 1919 (the 20-called parcel of erroneous self-knowledge
China. Changes in scenes are A. C. and Mrs. North, the Hon. Mr.
Chicago Bank Loan) for D.9.95.- which we have gathered on our
rapidly made without intervals. C. G. and Mrs. Alabaster. Paymas-order against the Kwong Chan-submitted by Dr. H H, Kuny, of
His Lordanip granted a receiving 500.000, consisting of Ave measures, way through Ufee must become whereby the audience, le enabled ter Com. M. A. W. and Mrs. Sweny, Firm
the starkest individualists and
its branches. Kwong Finance.--was approved by
to continue the enjoyment of the Lt.-Comdr. N. de G. Waymouth, the Hips Loong firm Hon. Mr. W. J. Carrie, Colonial Cheung Chan firm.
and Kwong Executive Yuan at its 308th meet- tiny. "He who would save his life
the ever stood naked before their des- different acts of the play without
Treasurer, the Hon. Mr. R. M. and
ing. A report to this effect will be must lose it." That is the begin- Mrs. Henderson, the Hon, Sir Henry peared on behalf of the petitioning Council-
Mr. F.X. D'Almada, jun, ap-submitted to the Central Political ning, and we shall consider its and Lady Pollock, the Hon. Mr. J. creditor, Chuf Wai Sun, managingKuo Min. J. and Mrs. Paterson, Mr. Justice partner of the Kwong Shing Hang
RECEIVING ORDER
R. E and Mrs. Lindseil, the Hon. arm, who testified that the debtors Comdr. J. B. Newill, the Hon. Dr.owed them $927.89 for goods sold
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who
waiting.
RE.O.C.A.
further development during this month. But why religion? This
A Whist Drive and Tombola will life which, we are going to consi-
be held in the Garrison Lecture A. A. Wellington and Mrs. Welling- and delivered. The debtor firm's he could not authorise sale of the anything in
der, why should we attempt it? Is Hall on Monday, May 19, com- The Chief Justice remarked that there anything in religion, is there mencing at 8.39 pm. ton, the Hon. Mr. T. H. and Mrs. assets were $7,000 odd and Habili-Alms until satisfactory proof was can honestly make us better men King, the Hon. Mr. T. N. Chau, the ties about $12:000.
Christianity whith
The R.EO.C.A. dance which was announced. to take place оп Hon. Mr. Leo and Mrs. D'Almada,.
laid before the Official Receiver to make a better world? the Hon. Dr. Li Shu-fan and Mrs.
CASE ADJOURNED
Wednesday, May 12, will not now and adourned the application for A "recall to religion" is most "be held. La Shu-fan, Sir W. Hornell, Mr. W. The Official Receiver applied for four, weeks.
deinitely not, just a recall to Schofield. Mr. and Mrs. R. A. D.directions in connection with the
ORDERS GRANTED
Church membership. Indeed, I meaning and means of life. Forrest, Mr. and Mrs. W. Kay, Capt. case of Wan Tay.
Discharges from bankruptcy were am certain that a revival of true and Mrs, R. D. Walker, Mr. and Mrs. Mr. Prentis said that the films granted to Julius Holm, and Mowreligion issue either in
Why religion? Because, unless G. C. Pelham, Mr. and Mrs, E. J. consisting of parts of "The Phan-Sang Tong, Fook Wing Lee Kee (in change of the more elaborate and battening on whomsoever comes a radical | we desire to live. as pariah doga Wynne-Jones, Mr., J. Megarry, Mr. tom in the House," "Young Gen- which case Mr. M.A da Silva ap-more worldly systems of Church our way, unless we are content tö T. 8. Whyte-Smith, Mr. and Mra eral," "Bex "Devil,"
peared for Li Taz Hang, outalde organisations, or in a revolt of re-gloss the hideousnes of our lives K. Midzusawa, Mr. Kisakichi Parade," "Vagabond Bongs" and creditor), and Chung Kam Ching. ilgious people against these in-with the poor politeness of an Okamoto, Mr. and Mrs. G. Van "Hollywood Beach Colony." Only Applications for release from stitutions to secure a simpler and empty culture, unless we are con- Wylick, Comm. and Mrs. G. Pagano one creditor had been proved so trusteeship and di Melito, Mr. and Mrs. M. Cunletti, far.
of more truly spiritual fellowship, a tent to neglect truth and dawdle books were granted to Paranjothi more adequate society, wherein to in sentimentality, to remain a Mr. H. and Mrs. Donovan, Mr. John Mr. W. M. Brown, appearing on Banjeevi, trading as the Pioneer express the truth which they have part, and to be paid for remaining Cochran Pool, Dr. L. A. and Mrs. behalf of Lai Chi Chui-tex-parte), Commercial Company, Faris Bulk experienced. Gartmann, LLD., Mr. D. G. E. and said that he understood the films Store and Columbo Jewellery Store,
a contributor, to the existing sys- Mrs. Middelburg, Mr. J. Leurquin, had been in the theatre's posses- A.H.
A CHALLENGE
tem where man's Inhumanity kills Mr. Rogelio Robles, Mr. and Mrs.
A "recall to religión" is a recall millions of his fellows, and turns Jose Varela y Arias, Mr. and Mrs.
challenge to us to embrace suf-plexities of ugliness and painful the to the Truth that was Christ; it is the beauty of life into coiled per- J. T. Bagram, Mr. Alvaro Brilhante
fering and love as the ultimate void, then we must know God.
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