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TO BISHOP HALL
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Anglican Churches, said:
I count it a privilege to be asked to convoy to Bishop Hall the hearty congratulations of the Con- gregations of the Anglican Churches in the Colony on the high honour bestowed upon him by the Government of the Republic of China.
Although the honour is entirely A personal reward for endeavours on behalf of distressed China the Churches of this Colony can.
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KWANGSI: CHINESE CHECK DRIVE NORTH OF YAMCHOW
KWEILIN, Nov. 21 (Central) Thirty-two Japanese planes staged air raids over a wide ares in Kwangal yes- terday.
Nanning, the capital, was subjected to two raids, Scores of bombs were rained inside and outside the city. |
Nine machines bombed Wuming, north of Nanning. while nine others attacked Tslenklang, north-east of Wu- ming.
Reports state that a Japan- ese column driving northward from Yamchow has been CRICKET NOTES driven back after an encoun- 1ter at Kowlunghu, north-east of the city. They left "many dead behind.
think, enjoy a little reflected glory Because it is their leader" who has been so singled out.
on
JAPANESE REVERSES
SETUHING, Nov. 21 (Central)— Japanese unit pushing toward Saishingshih near Kowkong. Sunday. was repulsed with casualties.
Three-hundred Japanese invad- ing Manlokshih, in the neighbour
Very few of those for whom I speak have been in a position to take a direct share in the human-A tarian work which so many of the Clergy and congregations of the Chung Hwa Sheng Kung Hut have been carrying out amidst over- whelming circumstances.
But our sympathy in their them efforts has been with
and contributions of money" and service through local or- ganizations have been given as * token of that sympathy. That of course is little enough when measured by the stan dard of personal participation in the work which has been so nobly performed. Nevertheless we feel proud to be led by one who has demonstrated that' the Anglican Church is not un- mindful of the plight of the people of Chiņa.
We are proud that England has, sent to us a scholar whose talents have not only been developed in the realm of humanity but also on the battlefeld and we are proud that the link between the
many
hood, of Sainam, on the West River, last Saturday were.
driven back
by Chinese self-defence corps.
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not expect them to do much het- ter.
THE OFFICERS HELD
On the other ground at Soo- kunpoo, Army Officers took on a team composed of Other Ranks and were held to a draw after they had scored 196 runs.
Capt. Godby, the "Army skipper, was in fine form and hit freely to score 65 not out. Later on he had a spell with the ball but was not quite as successful.
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made 52. I did not see his in- HINGTSI, SHENSL Nov. 21 nings but learn it was a very fine Shanghai (Central) Following their re- one. Hatfield bowled only five Formosa capture of Yitaitow and New-overs for Other Ranka but he ap- wangmiao, southeast of Puhsien, pears to be completely off form. in West Shansi, Chinese
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ANOTHER SCHOOL DEFEAT several
On the Recreio ground the home Japan and Shanghai,
strategic points in the suburbs. They are pressing forward stead!-team ly.
more has beer planned and dune 10 the Church of Christ in South China than during the whole of
the previous forty years,
In conclusion, I feel I am volc-
Anglican Church and the Chung Hwa Sheng Kung Hul is one who has dedicated himself to the ser vice of China. The recognition of that service by the Central Goving the sentiments of you ali when ernment is an expression of grati- entertain the fervent hope that God, who has given the Bishop to tude in which we can all share.
us, will preserve him in betty and MR. J. M. WONG
soul for many years to come so that the Church out here may un der his leadership, be filed with the glory of God as the waters cover the sea.
The Rev. Cheung Chuk Mag then spoke In Chinese, after which Mr. J. M." Wong said: I count It the greatest possible privilege to be asked to act as "the mouthpiece of the day members of the Chung Hwa Sheng Kung Hulin volcing our congratu- lations to the Bisnop for the dis- tinguished Decoration of the Red Precious Stone which the Central Government recently
conferred
upon him.
our
First of all, I feel we ought to thank God for giving Bishop Hail to us. Those of us who know R. O. Hall know what a precious gift God was making to China when almost a decade ago, He sent this mighty, atom of spiritual power to us. Nowadays so much of life de- pends on the character of leaders that we should thank God most heartily today in that He has sent us, for our spiritual needs, one of His best minister.
Secondly, I want to observe that this honour Has been conferred upon one who cares little for worldly titles and honours, Yet if the Bishop cares little for other Honours I dare say he cares a lot for this. He is glad to keep this for it comes from the China he
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Bishop Mok Bhau-tsang 'then made a briliant speech in Chinese before making the formal presen- tation.
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London date, 15th November. found the Recreio bowling too Manila. steady and were skittled out for a Manila. bare 35. Wickets were shared by Halphong and Fort Bayard M. A. Remedios (3 for 2). J. A. Cantor. Soares (2 for 3) and A. V, Gesano (2 for 13).
Central British School was not at full strength, Pryde bê- ing a notable, absentee, Though I have not seen him in action, I hear from good authority that young Lockhart, who keeps for the school, has the makings of a first-class wie- ket-keeper, so-much-so that of the Civil Service stalwarts are already keeping an eye on him for the next
season.
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It is very refreshing indeed to see so much talent available from
Calcutta and Straits Halphong Bangkok and Saigon, Bangkok and Saigon. Shanghai
Japan and Shanghai, Straits. Shanghai Sandakan,
Japan and Shanghai. Japan and Shanghai. Japan and Shanghai, Japan.
Java and Manlis,
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cisco date, 8th November).
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shanghai
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Bishop Hall, in a moving speech, the local schools. In my time only said, in part-Our whole concern a very limited number of boys Straits. is with the relief of suffering and played cricket" in school and be- Japan. anything we give up will help us cause it was only natural to cater to give something to those in need. for the majority, who preferred Some of you, "who afe not mem-{football or volley-ball, we did not bers of the Christian Church and get much encouragement in the being properly supplied are not familar with our strange way of ways, may be surprised that the with gear from the School Funds. eldest son is willing to be present We managed, somehow, thanks to at a function such as this within the generosity of our dear old a month of the death of his "father. Head, Mr. Bertram Tanner, who I want to take this opportunity not only bought us bats, balls and of doing him honour by saying stumps, but even paid dur something about him. My father fares to and from matches! had no public recognition for his services but He is a continual re- minder to his son that it is what a man does that really matters...
During the last war, my father had three of his eldest sons serv-
in France. doing the service of two men al- arrangements. will be made known though there was no increase in in due course.
He himself was
his salary to meet the rising cost
DAYTIME AIR RAID EXERCISE
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All Wardens in the Yaumati
so dearly loves and he prides it of living. At one time the verger district, who will bé issued with rather as a bride over her wedding of the parish was getting more the approved AR.P. uniform at
ring than as a man over his titles and honours.
than the vicar.
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Whenever the boys
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DESIGNS WORKED OUT home from France, they found
Saigon. Designa to indicate Arst aid Canton that the best food in the house, had been kept for them.
posts, casualty stations, medical shanghai and Japan. My father's happiest, moment must trafic routes and other important
stores, decontamination depots, amoy. have been when his eldest son was points have been worked out, and consecrated Bishop of Hongkong during the forthcoming exercise in St. John's Cathedral.
will be put into operation for the Difficulties in language make first time. common worship and intercourse
If the exercise is successful, it is between Chinese and European planned to hold similar ones in congregations difficult, but there the other districts, Shumshulpo, is the language of the heart and Mongkok, Tsimshatsul and Hong the fact that we are all here to-
kong. day, shows that we all speak the same language by which we are bound by a common love of Christ
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UNTERING SERVICE Thirdly, I wish to say how ap- has this decoration propriately been conferred. There are times when honours come to those who scarcely deserve them. The sole qualification for and justification of the Eshop's decoration is that of devoted and untiring service. In fact it is more than that
China has honoured the Bishop not so much for what he has dons (immensely im- portant as that is) but because his devotion to China is so dorp and his love for her · people is so passionate, ́By being made recipient of this Decoration, the Bishop has un- consciously raised its stand- ard so that future recipient Would have to show a similar quality of devotion, love and sacrifice In order to merit it, Fourthly, I want to say how since the first Dean of Hongkong The ARP. Headquarters, now appropriate in point of time has was imprisoned in Canton for under construction at Happy Val- this holur been conferred. It preaching Christ to the people. ley, is expected to be completed came to mark the close of ten years Little did he then realise that a soon, and the official opening by of loyal service in the cause of Christian Prime Minister of China His Excellency the Governor will Manila, Australia and New Zealand vis Thursday Reg the Master and of China. The Bis will be sending a decoration to the probably take place on January hop can book back with thank-Bishop of Hongkong for Christian 10. fulness to God that it has been services rendered to China. possible, by His Grace, to do ao
IMPORTANT CENTENARY Next year will mark an impor-
BLACK-OUT POSTPONED It was also learned yesterday that the black-out intended to be held at the end of December has been postponed to January, 1940, the authorities desiring not
tant centenary for the deans and to interfere with the comfort and Straits, Ceylon. India, East and South chaplains of Hongkong. Next activities of residents during the August it will be just 100 years Christmas holiday season.
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As one who has been a member there has been in 1939. Bo go de amor for approval, and, if passed, Printed and Published by Henry Lloyd Murrow, for the Hongkong of the Church for over half á cen- ¦ termined to do more" in pntyer, will be flown at the Headquarters tury I can testify to the fact that. Tove, service and faith than before, on the opening day,
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