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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.~ MONDAY. DECEMBER 4, 1933,
REV. W. W. ROGERS. LEAVING HONGKONG.
SUCCESSOR ANNOUNCED IN CHURCH
Tho Rov. William Walton Rogers, M.A. (Durham), Vicar of St. Andrew's Church, Kowloon, since 1927, is leaving the Colony in the Spring and will take up work in England.
IN AID OF POOR
SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT
DE PAUL HOLD FETE
The Catholic Cathedral com pound was the sceno of much afternoon, when the Society of BL bustle and excitement yesterday Vincent De Paul held its annual ai fresco fete in aid of Hongkong's Poor.
From the lavish scene which met the eye, it was quite apparent that the organisers had spared no pains to make the fete a success. It was organisers won hearty congratula- an unqualified success, and the
IIis successor is the Rev. J. It. Higgs, M.A. (Durham), Vicar of St Anne's Church, Coventry, who appointment was announc od by the Rev. Walton Rogers at tho morning service of thetions... Patronal Festival and Thanks- no feto was under the dis- giving Service yesterday.
tinguished patronage of His Ex- setiency the Governor, Sir William Peel, K.C.M.G., K.B.E., who was, however, unfortunately unable to attend. Several other prominent personages, visited the fete during the course of the afternoon and evening, Including the Rt. Rov. Mgr. Henry Valtorta, Vicar Apostolic of Hongkong, and Chevaller J. J. Alves,"
"I will lay down my work here next spring," said the Vicar, "and Aira. Rogers and I will leave. St. Androw's with the deepest regret: This is not the time to dwell on that, but I am happy to be able to announce to you that news has Just come of the appointment of the Rev. J. R. Higgs, M.A... now Vicar of St. Anne's, Coventry, Previously he worked for a time in West Africa under the Church Missionary Society and no he has. m. yesterday, it was besieged by 30mp knowledge of work abroad. He is a young man and, I under stand, was recently married. He and his wife are due to arrive at Easter. a few days before Wo leave. I ask you to remember them in their journey and us in your prayers.”
From the time the fete was thrown open to the pubile at 3.30
large crowd, comprised mostly of the stalls in the compound was children, and brisk patronage of evident.
Toys Aplenty
On entering the visitor was besieged on every hand by fair ticket sellers, whose persuasive talents it was difficult to refuse, Mr. Rogers' Work.
and peoplo rapidly became burden- The Ray, W. Walton Rogers, wased with toys, which were gathered appointed to the post of Assistant at the different stalls in exchange Clergyman, vacated by the Rev. for tickets. G. E. Arrowsmith in December,
There were altogether about 1926, and succeeded the Rev. G. R. fifteen stalls and they presented a Lindsay us Vicar in May, 1927.
very alluring sight to the young Prior to his appointment at St. people. Besides the various assort- Andrew's, the Rev. Rogera work-mcht of children's toys, there were ed in Canton and district, in con- embroideries, games of chance,. children's woollen garments and nection with the Church Mission-
KU
no
are Society, for 17 years, Arst ne such as hoop-la, throwing the dart, Principal of Holy Trinity College,dice and other attractions which and later
afforded considerable amusement to BA Warden of St. Andrew's Hostel. He came
both children and elders. Several to Kowloon,
stalla were also set aside. for ro therefore,
freshments, including one stranger to the East.
run by Mrs. Rogers was a C.M.S. Mis tempting ples, sausages,
the Dairy Farm, which offered sionary before her marriage, and, ham and other delicacies for sale.
lega of like hier husband, has wide ex- perience in church work,
Stalls were also filled with pre- the older folk who visited the fete sentable articles which appealed to Inter in the evening.
The following are the stalls with the names of the principal organis- era.
Mr. Rogers has been widely connected with the activities of Kowloon and has held the post of President of the Kowloon Residents' Association. He is President of the St. Andrew's The ten cent lottery stall, rug Club Chairman of the Church by Mr. J. Ribeiro and helpers. Council, and Chaplain of the St. Andrew's Boy Scouts Tropp.
Little Flower Stall, run by the Little Flower Club. This was in charge of Miss. II. Silva, the Pre- aident of the Club, and the mem- bers
The newly-appointed Vicar, the Rev. Mr. His was ordained decon in 1925 and priest in 1926. fa 1928 he was working at St. Peter's, Brockley, Southwark. | M. Noranha and friends.
CONTRACT BRIDGE.
A STRONG ENTRY RECEIVED FOR OPEN TOURNAMENT
Thero is a strong entry for the first open contract bridge tourna ment which has been arranged by n committee under the chairmanship of Alt. Justice Lindsell. The Brot and second-round matches will be played next week, there being clever games sebeduled for Monday and ten for Tueday evening.
The Committee of Management has decided to run Consolation Tournament for all those who will to eliminated from the first and second rounds. There will be a prize for the winners as well the runners-up.
The Booby prize has been cancelled.
The third round will be played on Friday, December 22, starting ut 5.30 pm, the fourth Friday, January 5, at 0.80 p.m. and the fifth on Friday, January 12, at 5.30 p.m. The final round will be fixed inter.
on
Each game wit be of five rubbera and the pair scoring most points at the end of the Ave rubbers will. enter the next round Irrespective of which pair win most rubbers.
All matches will be played at the Sports Club.
The draw for Monday at 5.30
, is as follows:
Mrs. Lambert and Mrs. M. A. dohnson v. Major Field and Edge (Table No. 1):
Mys. Muzzall and Major Dueles" Med . Heron (Table 2):
Horse Race Stail, run by Mr. J
The 50 cent ail prizes stall, run |liy Mr. A. F. Osmund and helpera. St. Mary's Girls' Association Stall.
Miss H. Dickson.
Children of Mary Stall, run by
Hot Dog and Coffee stall, organised by Mr. Fred Xavier.
Tea Stall, run by St. Mary's Lalies' Association,
The Dairy Farm Stall.
Scouts of St. Joseph's College.
The Boy Scouts Stall run by the
Young Men's Christian Asancia- Hon (Chinese) stall.
Fruit and Surprise Cake stalls. run by the Little Flower Club.
r
Dart Stall, run by Misa Elsa Alves.
The St. Mary's Girls' Association Stall, besides offering toys, some lucky games, and also erected a Christmas Tree. In the hnd
Eddie Alves. role of Father Christmas was Mr.
The President of the Bazaar was Mr. H. Dickson, and other officials were Mr. J. M. Noronha, President of the Society of St. Vincent De Paul; Mr. J. E. Noronha, Secret- ary, and Mr. Arthur A. Alves, Treasurer.
All throughout the fete the bond of the St. Louis Industrial School rendered pleasing selections of music.
Mr. L. A. Barton was in charge of the bank.
Large Sum Tuken.
It was learned last night that Bazanr approximated $11,478 which the gross receipts collected on the
represented falling off of M. H. And if. Le v. Mrs. Grist $19,574 from the Intnl receipta and Dr. 1. Newton (Table No, 3);
collected last year. The receipts. Mrs. J. Litton and Dr. K. w.elected last year amounted to Chaun v. Mr. D. J. Lewis and Mrs. 522.058.67, which included $8,486. W. Clark (Tabio No. 4):
20 from the raffle of the motor car and $1,089.35 from donations. sale of roses this year amounted in The
$5.513.80.16 against $4,677.89
J. C. Bollard and A. To v. W. L. McKenzie and L. E. Stone (Table No. 5);
Mrs. M. E. Pollti and E. M. Ray-collected list year. nond v. M. David and L. A. Toblas (Table No. 0);
Mrs. Withington and Mrs. Keary and II. P. Shields (Table No. 3);
v, R. Russell and D. Chieffe (Table
No: 7);
Mr. and Mrs. Kershaw v. P.
da Silva and II. Barros (Table No. 8):
fra Gordon Taylor and Co. E. S. Doughty (Tablo No. 4);
Mrs. Ho Ki and A. Zimmern" v.
Mr. and Mrs. Morgan v. Mrs. F. S. Coole and Mrs. Ö. I. Warren
Mrs. A. L. Shields and Mrs. E.(Table No. 5); Grossman v. M. K. Lo nad M. W.. 1.0 (Table No. 9);
Mrs. J. H. Lewis Turner and Mrs. Odell v. P. V. Botelha, and A. d'Azavedo (Tablo No. 10);
Liest A. J. Ropes and Lieut. M. H. F.. Waring v. 11. Odoll and M. R. Kakusen (Tabla No. 0);
Mrs. Maitland, and W. M. Barton
v. 11, B. Joseph and 31. B. Komer
D. Denham and C. Grover v. R. (Table No. 7); E. Lindsell and M. E. Politi (Table No. 11).
Tuesday's Malehrs. On Tuesday, December 12, the following matelies will be played, starting at 8 p.m.:
J. W. Franks and E. W. Hamilton v. H. Jephson and S. Komor (Table No. 6);
Mrs. Carlor and Capt. II, Marshall v. Birs. W. T. Stanton and lio Leung (Tablo No, D);
A. V. Daker and E. Zimmern v. J. Capt. and Mrs. P. V. Williams v. Shen and P. Abesser (Table No. 1). Ohl and J. Edgar (Table No.
Mrs. Ito Loung and Mrs. M, W. 10).
Lo v. J. C. Bollard and T. Tso or Major RG. Lochner, and Capt. W. L. McKenzie and L. E. Stane E. C. J. Barry will not bo required (Table No. 2);
to play on olther Monday or Tucs
G. Komor and 11. Kinchin v, Jones' day.
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