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THE HONGKONG
TELEGRAPH. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1936.
FAREWELL GATHERING
S.P.C. WORK
THEOSOPHISTS SAY GOODBYE TRIBUTE TO RETIRING
TO MR. AND MRS. WAY
INNER MONGOLIA
INTERESTING TALK BY PROF. FORSTER "Inner Mongolia" was the subject friends of the Manuk Lodge of the A large gathering of members and of an interesting discourse given by Theosophical Society met in the Loxige Professor L. Forster, President of the Room on Monday evening for the Rotary Club, at the weekly luncheon joint purpose of saying farewell to of the Club keld Hotel Roof Garden yesterday.
the Hongkong the President of the Lodge and his Dr.wife, Mr. and Mrs, J. P. Way (who
PRESIDENT
rendered by the retiring President,'
A warm tribute to the services Mr. G. P. de Martin, was paid at the monthly meeting of the Executive Committee of the
Society for tho
G. T. Wang, the District Governor left for Australia on the s.8. Changto) | ▼on of Children, held on Mon-
Colony.
of Rotary International, who was to and of welcoming the newly appoint have been the principal speaker, was ed Presidential Agent for the Far now President, who was in the chair, Hon. Mr. R. 11. Kotewall, the unable to attend as he had not arrived East, Mr. A. F. Knudsen, who has said Mr. do Martin had been an ideal from Shanghal, and Professor Forster just come from the Headquarters of Chairman cheerful. filed the breach.
His Excellency the Governor, Sirthe Society at Adyar, Madras, India, sympathetic and tactful. Besides painstaking, Andrew Caldecott, cecompanied by and is making a short atay in the rendering very valuable services to Capt. W. J. R. Cragg, A.D.C., attended.
the Society Professor Forster said: Dr. C. T. Mr. John Russell
Speaking of Mr. Way's departure, always taken a deep personal interest us Chairman, he had Wang, the District Governor, who admirable work which he had done for mlites for consideration. As Chair- referred to the In all cases brought before the Com- was to be present to-day as our prin- the Lodge, and the manner in which man of the Finance Committee, he had cipal speaker, is unable to be present. es.. Way supported him so that they done much to improve the inancial I received a telegunt this morning went forward harmoniously together position of the Society, and if he (Mr. that he intended to fly down to Canton to-day, but owing lo bad and were able to work more effective Kotewall) was able to do half wenther the machine
ly in combination.
much layed and he will not be here until
ho would not be dissatisfied. Mr. J. T. Prior was elected the io-morrow. We hope to have him
Society's new Vice-President, and in with us on Friday when our annual
proposing him for the post 3ir. Kote diner will take place. Would thone
wall remarked that Mr. Prior was who intend to be present please let
the Society's Arst secretary, and in the Secretary knoty Already about
that capacity he acted for several 30 names have been received.
years with conspicuous success. Ever since the establishment of the Society, Mr. Prior had shown great keenness in its work, and was, in fact, one of its most enthusiastic members.
WON do-
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Dr. Reichelt spoke of the importance of knowing that our true life is on the inner planes, in that Cosmic Unity which such workers as Mr. Way are trying to bring to the realisation of all..
Dr. Fung recalled the day when Mr. Way called on him to try to sell him life Insurance policy, but also succeeded in interesting him in a philosophie discussion which led him to investigate that "Theosophical Lif Insurance" which brought him to a now outlook on life.
Mr. Talati
We have with us to-day Rotarinn John T. Y. Cheng, a former graduato of the University, and we offer him a warm welcome. (Applause).
I have lettern of apology from Rotarian Sir William Hornell, who, owing to indisposition is unable to be present to-day also from, Joseph. I have received tettoria Truths of referred to the great resignation from Rotarian Nakamura, consequent Unity of all Life, and the the Immanence of God, and who has left the Colony, and from methods of aspiration, meditation and Rotarian Bacci and Rotarian Bianconi devotion by which men reach up to who have also returned home.
nobler thouhts and inner enlighten- Opening his address, Professorment, and spoke of Mr. Way's earnest Forster said that owing to the absence innate desire to utilize those wonder of Dr. Wang, he (the speaker) had ful forces that are latent within us stopped into the breach. He did not to gain a clear understanding and like any meeting without an address deeper knowledge, to and so far the Rotary Club had been higher Self with that mightier
attune our fairly successful.
telligence whom we call God, and His pressed regret at losing Mr. Way All the speakers ex- from the Manuk Lodge, but realised that his work for Theosophy and the Theosophical Society would be con- thurd elsewhere.
Picturesque Kalgan
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before the meeting, these showing that Caso reports for January were laid
new cases had been dealt with at the end of during the ninth, supervision which the number of enses under licences or stock had been supplied in 739. Hawkers 10 cases, milk or other food provided in 72 cases, and medical treatment obtained in 16 cases,
Of the cases dealt with, the average income per head per month was $1.72, one of the lowest in the history of the Society.
The financial statement showed ex- penditure during January totalling than income, but it was explained timt $1,701.06, which was $467.20. more a num of $2,500 had. since been ro ceived from the Women's Auxiliary of the Society, for which thanks were
expressed
Matters Discussed Committee, including a report on the Various matters came before the proposed concert to be given by the Hongkong Choral Group Maestro Guaidi)
(undar at the Peninsuln Hotel on Thursday, March 6, at 9 nounced later. pm, detalls of which will be an-
tor of Ambulance, St. John Ambulance
A letter was read from the Direc
gift of $100 towards the hospital for Brigade, thanking the Society for its tubercular children at Cheung Chau.
Mr. Forster spoke on "Inner Mon-entire creation. golia," being a tour which he mado last summer in company with Dr. Reichelt when they visited Lamaserios, The only dificulty in getting to the place was in obtaining visas. These were eventually obtained and the Replying, Mr. Way said that the party set out from Peiping towards thanks were due not to him but to Kalgan, 100 miles away. It was a the Masters, the Theosophical Society, steep climb, but the journey, lasting and the Manuk Lodge, through which from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., was very he and come to a realisation of Life teresting. They passed through which had brought him peace and Nantao and saw a camel train num-happiness. bering about 1,000. It took half an
He expressed the in- tcution of founding hour to get to the head of the train. Society in his native town in Australia Lodge of the to which he is returning.
Mr. A. F. Knudsen, gave a talk on The speaker found Kalgan to be which was listened to with great in- "Immortality and Reincarnation" delightful city filled with Various types of life. The streets were gay:
terest by those present. Mr. Knudsen there were camels, rickshas and one
lins been for many years an Interna- or two motor cars,
The Committee also considered the tional Lecturer for the Theosophical situation arising from the resignation there for a day, and proceeded to
They layed Society, working in America, India of Mr. S. V. Boxer, Joint Hon. Direc- Charhar by motor tus,
and Europe, and he has now been aptor, who is proceeding Home on leave Motor buses in China, he said,
painted to represent the World Presi. In March, and also of Mr. M. A. started as a ralo when they were full dent of the Society, Dr. G. S. Cooper, who is resigning the Secre This bus was better than most of Arundale, throughout East Asia. His taryship of the Western, district on them and the driver arranged to get will be only of short duration, but
visit to the Colony at the present time grounds of ill-health. a.m. and they finally got he will give a public lecture in the under way an hour later. The ac Lodge Room at 6 pm. on Thursday, commodation provided for 14, but there were actually 26. Those who when his subject will be "God and the sat on the baggage had the most Spirit in Man."-Contributed, comfortable seats. The back of the bus was always best, as in case of an accident one could get out the quickest, lowever, it was a pleasant journey and they came to Changpeh, a vast elty.
away at
From Changpeh, the party travelled along the Mongolian plain, a plateau 4,000 feet up. They went on to Chapsze, 100 miles from Kalgan. occupying 12 hours travel. It was at this point that they really entered Mongolian country.
Chinese Colonisera
APPEAL IN LONDON
COLLECTION OF WORKS FOR ORIENTAL LIBRARY
sident expressed grateful thanks to Mr. Boxer and Mr. Cooper for their On behalf of the Society, the Pre-
splendid services. He
said Mr. Boxer had been untiring in his efforts on bo- half of the Society, and expressed the hope that on his return he would con- tinue to give them his assistance. The President expressed cause of Mr. Cooper's resignation, regret at the
on behalf of the Society, and wished which was largely due to ove
over-work bim
speady and Reference
complete recovery. Was niso made Cooper's work-as-Secretary of the to Mr. London, Feb.-18. furnishes a golden opportunity
The suggestion that their appeal important post of Joint Hen. Director. Western district and formerly in the visitors to the Chinese Art Exhibition future there should be one Honorary
The Committee decided to express their sense of appreciation Director, the present holder of the that in for Chinese culture is
by Mr. mado and
for
PARAGUAY
REDS
Professor Forster remarked that Scott Lidgett, Mr. G. W. Swire at being Mr. F. II. Loseby, supple the Chinese were able to colonise the area owing to the construction of the ter to the Times on behalf of the nccept the latter position, being Professor Percy Roxby in a let-mented by a General Secretary. Mrs. railway which was opened in 1911 and Universities of China Committee,
Mary Barker kindly undertook to finished at Pautao in 1923. The pealing for gifts, money and books warmly thanked for doing so. Chinese settlers had carried with them for the purpose of assisting the re- their modes of life. The village wasstoration of the Oriental Library in surrounded by mud walls. Their Shanghal. life was a striking contrast to the Mongol life, which
They point out that an Interna- was nomadic. tional The Mongols lived in tents and moved ed in Shanghai with a view to ob- Committee has been establish about according to the pastures.
Professor Forster, said the Mon-European and American books and taining a representative collection of golian complaint against the Chinese the Universities Committee has un- settlers was that Mongolia was not dertaken to further the appeal In fitted for agriculture. The growing of this country. It hopes to be able to crops meant that at certain seasons of send out a truly representative col the year the soll was loosened and in lection of British works-Renter the winds the rich soil was carried
away. They feared the country would
certain
to
REVOLUTION IN CITY OF "ASUNCION
overthrown the exsiting regime. It
Buenos Aires, Feb. 18, Revolutionaries of Paraguay have is stated that they have complete command of the situation. become a desert. There was also in gise, and had an abundance of fur Airca and Asuncion were cut off for Communications between Buenos amount of opposition economic penetration into Mongolia.
on the inner part of their talle. Aa fow hours. They have now been The party stayed the night at victim placed a hair from the dog's
dog bite wound was apt to fester: the restored. Chapsze, then proceeded further to tail on the bite. They had not, how-gan when throo regiments
It is learned that the revolution be Hatisum, where they stayed for the ever heard of the proverb.
in the army attacked loyal droops under General Entigarribia, the commander of the victorious forces in the Gran Chaco.
noxt week.
Speaking of the lamaseries, where a form of Buddhism was, practised, Professor Forster said that the largest housed 2,000 lamas consisting of people ono sont from each individual family. It was regarded as a custom that each family should send one re presentative to the lamaseries.
The lamas exercised power because of their wealth, and religious rites. Thoy dominated the life of the place and had great control of politics in that area. The prince himself was subject to their advice.
* Professor Forster
Motor Car Causca Laugh village which was in striking contrast streets of Asuncion. The loyal forces
After describing a visit to a Chinese
Fighting also occurred in the to what was going on outside, Profos- sor Forster went to tell of Shirrahurrendered late last night. The Murran, the headquarters of the President, Senor Ayala, has fled, it lamas. One memory of ha stay there is believed aboard a warship. A was the expression on the face of a communique is expected at any mo Mongol on seeing a motor car for the ment announcing the formation of a first time in his life. He examined new government-Reuter the vehicle, then grinned and collapsed laughing.
President Leads Fight
Buenos Aires, Feb. 18. The party then travelled south, and President Ayala of Paraguay, who returned to the Chinese settlements. Genghis Khan
was reported tp bave taken refuge They finally reached Kwolhwachong, aboard a warship, is now said to bo and the railway service was very
in the recalled the good. Ten mits from Tatungfu, tho is holding out against the rebels naval arsenal, where ho famous chief Genghis Khan, who speaker saw the rock sculptures that with civic guards, sailors and police. killed 18,5
9,480,000 people, and said that have the tradition of being a warrior and
become famous throughout Router's "Bulletin. a conqueror was now past history. The
China,
Rebels Success horseman was no longer the Important
They returned to Peiping, and that
Asuncion, Feb. 18, person that he was but was merely (Applause)
Was the end of the journey.
The Chaco War veteran, leader of a mark for the soldier on the ground
the revolution, claimed complete con- with a rifle in his hand. The descend Professor Forster for a very interest and efficient uprising against the
In proposing a vote of thanks to trol of Paraguay following
a swift ants of the old Mongols could not be ing talk, Professor C. A. Midleton Chace Peace, which the Government
rebels
at 10 pm following fighting since 7 am. It is
reported
described as it for their heritage. Smith said that it would be an ex-negotiated and Congress approved hind The people of Mongolia, had been celler undermined physically, and 50 cellent plan if they Bad mozo travel cent suffered from venereal disease. monded that Rotarians while y
It seemed to him that Mongolia was wore here should see more of the that President Ayala is a refugee on rather like a cireus. There was about country. Eighteen months ago, the board a gunboat in the Paraguay it something exotic.
Professor Forster also spoke of the Chengtu, passing through the gorges. Blart, is a prisoner of the Army in
speaker travelled from Shanghal to River. The game they saw, among which were The scanio beauty, he eaid, was better the Aviation school.
The Foreign Minister, Lula antelopes careoring across the plain than tho Rockies. at a fast paco bugles, hares" and had about 20 to 30 dogs: Whenever wolves. The dogs were a bit of a
In conclusion, Professor Middleton-revolutionaries and at present is Colonel Frederico Smith the
a car appeared the whole tribe would only Rotarians but his students would Government discovered revolt plans. nuisance, for each settlement of tenta would become as famous a travellor Franco, the Chaco horo, deported to Smith said that Professor Forster awaiting the return of Colonel Rafael as ho was an educationalist, and not Argentina on February 8 when the run after it. The dogs were larger derive the bonent of it. (Applause). United Press:
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