1918-05-06 — Page 8

MONDAY, MAY 6, 1918.

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THE MISSIONS TO SEAMEN, HONGKONG.

REPORT FÜR 1917..

The Caramittee for 1917 consisted of The Right Rar. The Bishop of

| Victoria (Chairman), Commidore H

G. G. Sandeman, RN, CMG., Hon,

are very fortunate in having Mrs. Allen During 1917 our subscription list ĥaa. as our Managernus and also the willing | bora. increased again and showe another cp-operation" of. Mr. Allen who does record. Ade was elated enclist in thin much, honorary work. To them we report, because of-war conditions wa -give sor wermant thanks and with are more dependant on subscriptions tham and the staff who work under sad donations than in ordinary times. them a happy and successful year in 'At the end of 1916 our total Balartos in 1918.

band (Bank and Coab) was $1,057.83 At the and of 1917 our total balance ST. PETER'S CHURCH,

(Bank and Cash) ja 81,594.91. This Barvises have been held regularly balance is needed for considersāle every Sunday and occasionally unrepairs to the Institute. A week days The Charsh casuot now. During the year an appeal for funds E. Pollock, 5.0, G. Burton, Erg Church, At present vary few mon

strictly speaking, be called e-Seamen's for the Home Society of the Missions to Seamen and especially for its work F. B. L. Bowley, Faq, Hon. Mr. S. Hay in the Sailors Home adjoining among Ming-Sweepers met with a very Dodwell, Esq. (Hon. Treaturer), G. The Church and as those on ships in ready response. Collections were given Eckins, Esq., O. Piersy, Esq., Rey. W. Harbour do not land at West Point as at St. John's Cathedral, and Sti Poter's much as they did in former years, we Church, Hongkong, at St. Andrew's, T. Featherstone, M.A. (Secretary).

find that men from skipay who go to Kowloon, and at Caston, and Swatow. ANNUAL REPORT.

Church prefer to go to the Cathadal & sum of £142 11 10(-81,058,83) or to St. Andrew's, Kowloon. 81.

was sent home in the year.^ Detaila are Peter's Church is very much valzed Siren elsewhere. There have been no changes on the by the people who attend it regularly Committes during the year.

and there is ample scope for ■ shurch in that diatrics. The attendance har

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STATT.

On January 8th, 1918, the Collection St. John's Cathedral was given for the at the special Service of Intercession at

2019 1d. (=$1,400 and £10) wa Minesweepers Fund. 2. sim of manumitted to the Missions to Seach, London

A of $1,000 is on fixed deposit.

The St. Peter's Church Account shows a balance in band of $401.98...

ATHANES

In December the Chaplain was offer. been maintained during the year, and there is an increase in the offertorio ed the Headmastership of the Diocesan received and great interest has been Boys' School, which position he accept-stwa in the work of the Church by ed after careful consideration and several ladies and some of the younger This aunty which was the price obtain advice. The Chaplain came out to the members. In donations there ised by the sale of the launch Day slight decrease but this is due to the spring is being Tept for the parohase Colour in September 1914 as Chapisin fact that no special appeal for dona of a bare launch to the Bishop of Victoria and Amittant|tions was made this year, Very good Master at St. Paul's Coliege. When support has again been given to the the Missions to Saames Chaplain wont Home in April 1915 the Rav, WT, Fea therstone became para time Chaplain to the Minion to Seaman and Mr. F. W, Everton was appointed Lay-Roader, Since June, 1916 when Hr. F. W Everton went Home the Rev. WT. Featherstone bas acted as full-time Chaplain. It is with great regret that he now gives up work which he be always found very enjoyable and of great interest; he desiree to thank

most cordially all who have supported bim so willingly and so generously during his texare of office. His ro signation takes effect in April and, if possible, the vacancy will be filled in September,

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THE SITIO1%,"

Church Missionary Association. In November ár. H. Syket, resigned time is so fully occupied. We owe the position of Hon. Organist as his

great debt of gratitude to Mr. Syke for his work wa Organist and for the great interest which he shewe in the Churah generally.

In December Mr. T. A. Martin,

former papil of Mr. Deanan Faller, the Cathedral Orgaist, was appointed Organist of St. Peter'e Charch,

During the year it was decided.io. Purchase new Erin Books and Prayer Bookz An order has been sent Home and a sum of £45, 27, 4d. ( -$315) has been transmitted through the Chap-

lain.

The bassocks have alfbeen redcíraced. and repaired, and a new ceiling bas been put in the restry. Mr. and Mrs Lyon have kindly superintended the copairs.

The Chaplain "regrets that his other duties during the year have prevented him from doing more visiting and general work in connection with 96. Peter's Church

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grateful thanks to the following

The Chaplain desire to express his ASKING CORPORATION.

The Right Reverend the Bishop of Victoria and the General Committee, for guiding the affairs of the Mission..

The Hon. Treasurer of the General. Fund and the Hon. Treasurer of St. Peter's Church.

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All, Subscribers, Donor of money, literature and other articles.

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All who have helped at Concerts, etc. The Harbour Office and all firing who have lont launches

The Ladies Benevolent Society, for much valuted help.

The local Press for free copies of their papers for use at the Institate, and also for kindly reporting Concerta,

and thus helping to make the Institute and its work better known. The Hon. Auditors of all accounts The local clergyman for help at services at St. Peter's Church.

In addition to the services, held at St. Peter's Church, the Chaplain has I taken or assisted at 63 revicha xt: IL - St. John's Cathedral and at other Churches in the Diocese.

IY

The fact that men of Breatoon diferent, nationalitīns have stayed at the Institute during the year, is one which shows what need such a build ing as the Institute supplies and is one which should commend it to the sup-' port of people and firms of all nation- alities. Such Institutes as the one wa here in Hongkong, controlled by the central Society of the Missions to Seamen, London, and by duly appoint. ed local Committees, and all flying the ***Augal Flag," can be found in 110 of It is with very great regret that we the largest ports of the world. They say "Good-bye to Mr. Bud-Men | Y....... provide, su nearly as possible, a bome Pisrey who leave the Colony in May, for men away from home where good 1918. They have both dons very

VT board and lodging at reasonable prices faithful and valuable service at skö are provided, u veil ar Reading and Diocesan Boys' School for nearly forty Writing Room and other attractiona, years, and, during that lime, have In Hoogkong during 1917 we have always taken a very active interest in not had so many of B. M. Ships | the work; at St. Peter's Church and in staying for long periods as we had in connection with the Missions to Sea- 1916, bat when H, M. Ships have beda men, May they live to enjoy many in port the men, have" used the | happy years of peaceful retirement and Institute very well and have always may many people be inspired to copy expressed their appreciation of the uas their faithfal and fruitful example. If the building.

VISITING,

Soldiers stationed hers havë: also

There have been faver vitite, paid availed themselves of the offer of the to abips daring the year; this is due to Committee made to them in the early the iccumulation of work ashore days of the war of the one of the Until there is an increase in the staff Institute a Club. Every night the Reading and Writing Rooms, the general visiting will offer, As w Biliard Room and games have bean stated in our last report, owing to the very well patronised.

uncertainty of conditions caused by the Par and the need for men at Home we do not feel justified in insteesing our staff Visits have been paid regularly to hospitals and there is much evid nee of appreciation of such visita.

LITERATURE.

Over 12,000 letters have been writ. sen in the Institute during the year.

In the first few months of the year Barral concerts were held,

Men training for the boxing com. petitions in the Colony bave on several Occasions availed themselves of the A good supply of hooks, magazines use of the Hall, Punch-Bails, etc. and papers have been greatly valued The men of the U. 8. Navy who at the Institute, by men on ships and trained, for ons context used the Insti- by troops to whom we have sent any tute as their Headquarters. We are surplus, tak grateful to Mr. "Kid" Marriott for We would again rediad our readers bis interest, in connection with the that books, magazines, sto, are always Boring; be has got together a good welcome.” During 1918 xe would like collection of gloves, atca" and "k8s|| a larger supply of magazins and ench superintended the training of man and papers as the Sketch, Bystander, and given lessons to bays.

Tader; if they are not too old they end During the year a Library has been | first of all be weed in the Institute and formed and over 1,000 volamies have later distributed... been callssted, labelled, catalogued'

Spratling and Cockburn of the Middle and put in new bookesses. Mesure,

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SUMMARY OF WORK, BOTE IN 1917.

1401 Visits to Ships.

99 Visits to Sailors' Home,

atc:

93 Visits to Hospitala.

91 Services in Church.

45 Admicitrations of the Holy Communion.

12 Concerts.

3,071 Afen present at Concerts VIII 12,250 Latter written, in In.

stitute.99 1,200 Books, Magazines, etc. put on ships or sent to troops, XLibrary formed-Over 1,000 Yo

Iumen. XI-

46 Meetings held in the In- stitute (c.g. Orange Lodge, Young Men's Clab, etc.)

at 63 Services at St John's Cathedral The Chaplain has also taken or assisted and at other places.

CROUP.

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Sterling

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15500,000

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i Chairman." 8. H. Dodwell, E. V. D. Part. Es CB. Gabbay, Esq.A. Plummer, Eaq How Mr.

D. Landale, Hon. Mr. E Shellim,

W. L. Pattenden, Esq.

CHEF MANAGER; Hongkong-X.J. STABB, Esq,

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Hongkong,, March 3, 1818.

Chief Manager,

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rapid in its development that every per sunum mother of young children should be propared for it. It is very risky to wait until the stack of croup, appears and. then send for inedicine and let the child suffer, until it can be obtained. Cham berlain's Cough Remedy is prompt mad effectual and has never been known to fail in any case. Always have s bottla in the home. For sale by all Chemists. and Storekeepers. -

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the Committee desire to convey to funds and considerable repairs will be SUBSCRIBED Carttal ... Francs 48,000,000 | BEERTE. LIABILITY OF PRO them their very best thanks. It is neoonsary in 1918 (eg. the printing of PAID UP CAPITAL

92,500,000 hoped that the Library will be well the catside woodwork' and iron-work waed during coming years. Printed of the Instituts), The Chaplain, hai catalogues will be ready in April often wondered if it would be possible, Several meetings of various kinds to stars an Endowment Fund for the | have been held in the Instituts during Instituts. An Institution like thíc

the year The Large Hall, with ought to bave Kosore. Fund for General Manager,..... J. PLOTTE seating necommodation of orez 300 | extensive repair and in the ereat of always available for meetings, ate the Chaplain has experienced during people, and the Meating Room are emergencies, ⠀ Tha, ganerosity - which Appication for the use of the Hall his three years work in connection and Room should be made in writing with the Instituts, leads him to believe to the Cheplain or Manageress, that a ready response, would be giren Light refreshments have been pro il na Rodowment Fund were started |vided throughout the year and meals. Such a fund in Hongkong could be for those staying in the building. || || serigned as a local tribute to the Mer | · Our repa pts for, refreshments, sto, centile Merine; and DH. M. Naty

and for cabins and bede, are smaller Without these two services there would In FRANCE: Rociété Générale pour than they were prior to the wan: Thit | bg, no Hongkong an is is known to us; lagi favoriser le Développement d la dus to the fast then fswer of H. M, we owe Lhuge d-Bi to those serviced. Commerce of de Taulustris Shipe etsy to harbour for long periods Hongkong could pay lasting tributs France.

In LONDON: London County & and to the shortness of leurs ashore, to them by meses of an Endowment

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