10.
LENT.
The Bishop's Pastoral Letter.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1915.
DAIRY OF WAR.
(Continued from brek of Page 8.)
Jan 18.-Russiaus bayonet an antire Turkish regiment in the Caucasus. French Socialists de
POST OFFICE.
Ships' Letter Boxes,
1. It is hereby notified that during the
al Post Offos or at any of its Branch
SHIPPING NEWS.
ARRIVED.
16th inst-Manila, Gen.-J, M. & Co.
Shuntien, Br... 1,035, F. D. Northcombe. 16th inst-Shangbal, 12th inst., Geg.-B.& S.
The pastoral letter from the Bishop to members of the Church clare in favour of a continuation continuange of the War all outgoing ser of England resident in the of the war until the victory of the respondence must be posted at the Geser Taleung, Br... 1,844, G. F. Matthews.
Allioa nakoolicos. Diocese of Victoris, is as follows: Aies is complete.
My Dear Friends,
subatantial progress at many The season of Lent calls us to points. self-examination, prager sad Jan. 17.-Russians soize im fasting.
portant Karlibaba Pass in tho
bordering Let us be thorough in our Carpathiang, scrutiny of our privato lives, Transylvania." thoughts, words and deeds, our
on
2. Ships' Officers are strictly forbidden to receive on board their vendula any
orrespondence from the Feblio.
3. Shipmasters are not allowed to place or expose on board their vossels lotter boxes for the purpose of collecting corres pondence; all such baxsa fourd exposed returned to the General Post Ofos.
Kinngping. Chinese an. 1,222, D.U. Udden,
16th inst.-Chinkiang, 10th Inst Gen.China.
11 Jan. 18.-Aunounced that after
WEATHER REPORT?
On the 17th at noon-The anticyclone han aprond eastward. It is central, over N.E. China and S. Manchuria.
A depression has formed to the south- west of the Loochool
Pressure has decreased slightly, over Bouth China, Indo-China and Luzon. It is now nearly stationary at Hongkong, however.
Frosh northerly winds aro Indloated along the east coast of China, and frosk to moderate masterly winds ever the northern portion of the N. China So.
on board their vessels will be removed and Shingo Mars, Jap. sa. 7,226, Wm. C. T. S. ending at 10 am, to-day, 0.14 inches,
attitude towards our fellow-men of three days' fighting the Russians whatever race and nationality, and register complete success over the of our Christian leelings and Turks at Kerausgan, annihilating truthful words concerning our their rearguard and pursuing the Herr enemies.
remnant of the army. Let us go deoper, and enquire Kueha resigns post of Secretary or lospection when required.
as to that which must be the to the German Treneurs.
Jan. 19-Two German nero. source of all rightful conduct for the servants of dad. For this planes captured near Bar-le-Duc. reason I suggest that we should German sirehips drop bombe all reverently open our Bibles and on Yarmouth and King's Lynn, read the epistle to the Church of killing two men and two women Laodices: Revelations III, 14-22. and damaging property. Then humbly ask if much of its
Jan. 20. Russian destroyer heart-searching message from the sinks twelve Turkish merchant great Head of the Church to men near Arkhave. Fieres fighting Christina people of the first in France.
not have ap Jan. 21-General Falkenhayn century, many application for ourselves
in rexigus post as German Minister the twenticth. Certainly He for War, being succeeded by knows oor works. Dots General Wild von Hohenborn. being British steamer Darward aunk by Com German anbmarine near the
mouth of the Meuse.
BEY
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Filmer, 16th inat-San Francisco 16th ult, Gen.-T. K. K
4. Shipping Companies must not re-Haiman, 3., 641, Stowark, 17th_fust.— Swatow, 16th lost. Gen.D. L. & oolve from the Public for luclusion in
Co. their abips' Papors any but bona fide con- ignees lostors which should be left open
"
Hasang, Br..s. LESS, A,C. Kennedy, 17th Inat-Shanghai, 11th inst, en, -J. M. & Co.
5. Shipping Companies should state In their notifications to the Port Office tha oxnet hour of departure of their vessels Hokuto, Maru, Jap, s. 2,416, R. Marita, In order that the pubho may have every facility for posting at the General Poet Ofice.
6. Shipping Companies and Ships' Of. cors must send to the Post Office ALL correspondence posted in the Ships' Lotter Boxes or received by Ships' Officers at the ports from which they sailed, or anywhere
a route to Hongkong.
War risks are not covered by posta registration or insuranes.
....
THE FARCEL POST AND INSURED LETTER SYSTEM TO BRAZIL IS SUS.
Jan. 22. Announced that Allies | PENDED." have made gord general progroms in past three days, despite severe German attacks. British naval seaplanes drop bombe CA Ger- man submarines and guns at Zeebrügge.
Ho
charge us with neither hot nor, cold? paratively few amongst us are in any way antagonistic to sincere religion. Very few have definitely repudiated their Bap tiem. Most value the offices of the Church in all the graver crises of life. Many ocassionally attend Public, Worship, and almost all are willing from time to time to Jan, 23.-Announced that Ger- subscribe to some form of Church mans attempted to pierce British work. I should do you an injustice line at St. Omer, advancing in if I said you were irreligious, but massed formation, are you in large numbers really repulsed with heavy loss. hotly enthusiastic in your religion? Dutch fishermen report having Mast we not admit that lukewarm- seen u Zeppelin founder at se, wess in this respect is a character. Jan. 24.-Russians continue to istic of very many members of the rout Turks. German naval raid on Church of England as it was of English coast intercepted; Ger- the Laodicenna? Tous as to them man ornieer Blucher suck and has come with terrible force the two battle-craisers seriously
"na many as I love I damaged; no British ships lost. message rebuke and chasten, be zealous therefore and repeat."
but
Were
NOTICE IS GIVEN THAT, AL THOUGH EVERY POSSIBLE PRE- CAUTION IS TAKEN TO SECURE THE SAFETY OF ALL 1 OSTAL PAC KETS,WHILST IN THE CUSTODY OF THE POST OFFICE THE POSTMAS-
TER GENERAL CANNOT GIVE COM. PENSATION FOR ANY LOSS OR DA- MAGE WHICH MAY BE DUE TO THE ACT OF THE KING'S ENEMIES. UN TILFURTHER NOTICE NO LETTERS, BOXES, OR PARCELS FÖR BELGIUM BRAZIL, ORETE OR MONTENEGRO AND NO LETTERS, BOXES OR PAR- CELS FOR MALTA CAN BE ACCEPT- ED FOR INSURANCE.
The services to Germany, Austria, and their Colonies, and to the Ottoman Em pire are suspended as are also the Parcel Post services to Franos & Talogtau..
through the Post without a permit is
Exports.
17th fnat.-Keelung, 15th instant GenD. & Co.
CLEARANCES AT THE
HARBOUR OFFICE.
February 13.
8. V. Drumeltan for New York Malta for Shanghai Haliotis for Singapore Hitachi Maru' for Melbourne via Manila Anhui for Canton
February 17.
Sabine Rickmers for Amoy Chengtufor Swatow Boabu Maru for Anpingvin Statow. Yingchow for Canton Toyata Maro for Wakamatsu Chosagshlug for Junton
February 14. Mongolia for San Francisco via Manila Haiyang for Foochowvia Swatow Kinngping for Cunton Glenlochy for Yokohama via Shuagh al Pakĺing for Liverpool via Singaporė. American for K. U. Wan
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Hongkong Rainfall for the 24 hours.
FORECAST FOR THE 24 HOURS ENDING AT NOON TO-MORROW.
Forecast. District.
1
1 Hongkong and Neighbour-E. winds,
-fresh to hood
moderate; 'fair..
N. winds.
2. Formoes Channel........... strong.
3 Bouth coast of China be-) The same
Sr No. 1. tween E.K. and Lamooks
4 Bouth coast of China be-? The same tween H.K. and Hainan...) as No. 1.
China Cloart Meteorological Register.
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17th Feb., IL.
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Tamperature.
Humidity.
Weather.
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29.12
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sical recreation, military drilling For six months our nation has and the like are necessary for our been engaged in the most deadly national safety and physical well- strife the world has ever esen being i am sure publio acknow The dower of the manhood of ledgment of our God and Ccm- The Publie are informed that Gold and Europe is being cut cf. There munion with Eim, especially on Sliver in Coin or Bullen & Paper Money Wang, Mr & Mre Chock Chee B Clement M2040
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Lavis of homes, and as yet there is no our sternal welfare and sphisual sued by the Superintendent of Imports & DM Figart Gorton, His Ex D FJ
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Forst, C Goodrich, w sign of the end of the war. Un health.
& Madame Herboat, H Humphreys, Mins precedented patriotism has been I suggest that we arrange our
W Kennedy, Mra avoked. Many have offered them engagementy ao as to use this British Postal Orders are now on sale H Hartzell, Dr FG Houghwort, M Jo C. St. J.
Cuilom, HJ) to and at A M Martin,
Mrs R Morria, JR Monraset, Miss Dagupan meed be to die for their country, drawing nearer to God, repenting
G MFO,Connel. Misa KO'Connell, G Fi
RH Parker, Legaspi Many are ungradgingly giving of our former lakewarmness in
Mr Taolobun Grontott, HP Purington,
Mrs) The Mexico Maru, with the American HW Fickrell, Mr & Mrs John J Hollo their dearest, and all are giving His service, and of listening to Me Persia, is scheduled to arrive here Risley, B W Rico, Mr & Mrs Searle, Burigao money for the righteous cause. Him who is undoubtedly knock on Saturday, the 20th inst.
Surth. MIG M Surth, D M Surth, Mrs. Still the Supreme Raler looks ing at the door of our hearts in
K Sterling, FO Smalt, Mr & The Chiyuen with the mail from Lon- Mrs FL Thompson, Dr Tan Tulaneuz,W apon as and says, "Be zealous these sad days. If was use this don (via Siberia) of Tuesday, the 19th ult: OTener. R D Toer, Mr & M W Wells and repent." No doubt worldly season, Easter will and us 4 is due to arrive here on Friday, the 19th pleasures, selfish thoughtlessness chastened people,
more truly irst.
and excessive drinking have Christian and better fitted for diminished amongst us. On the the graat privileges and sacred suggestion of our King we have responsibilities of the mighty and
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together daily for a short Your faithful servant and bishop,
Tervice of intercessia, a few
G. H. VICTORIA.
attend Holy Communion a little Hongkong, Feb. 10th, 1915.
more frequently than they form-
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religion is concerned it ia diff
cult to detect amongat members
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