SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8 1923-
ROTARY.
ABOUT IT AND ABOUT.
[Our reference to the desimbility of establishing either an International Club in the Colony, or a Rotary Club, has óxcited interest. Thanks to Mr. R. L. Moeller, of the Chinese Y.M.G.A., we are enabled to give in concio far information regarding The Botary Club and what it seeks to de-o aim at the very highest. sad best but to be content with the best possible, is the only truo wisdom of Rotary," one writer bus said, whilst another remarks, "The value of membership in Rotary depends upon whether or not we gain ideals of gond, clean, vigorous, serviceable citizenship, and The the ability to express such ideals in doods which count." individual Rotarian is enjoined to lead an exemplary life-"uot perfect, far none ure,-but-at-loust-lecont"}
THE ROTARY CLUB.
Meets one each week for luncheon be dinner,
Membership formed on the unique plan of an active and representative inan from each line of business and profession in the community.
OBJECTS.
To encourage and foster : (a) High ethical standards in business and professiona.
(b) The ideal of SERVICE as the basis of all worthy enterprise.
(e) The active interest of ovary Rotarian in the civic, commercial, ancial and moral welfare of his com munity.
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THE CHINA MAIL.
duty of the club officers to provide the member's with knowledge of and inspiration for active, participation | in civis betterment. As a general rule, the manifestation of the Ratarian's intercet in civice abould result in his activity as an individua!" ar as a member of the Chamber of Commerop, etc., rather than in cou carted action in the name of the
Rotary Club. There are specifio instancoe, however, where service to the community demands that the Rotary Club shall set collectively, but such action should take place only after the most careful prior consideration. The activities of the Rotary Club should not duplicate the work of the many highly effi- cient organizations which are found in all towns and cition:
Any question on which the res- Mark They provide an Opparpective political parties have takron tunity nothing more nothing less sides should not be submitted to a If, by participation in club affairs vote in any club. This restriction the member gains the comidenes of is obviously intended to safeguard his fellow members, and if, with the precious friendships which exist this fundamental business asset, he in the club. combines satisfactory goods, correct prices, and service, his opportunities are often translated into results. Business between Rotarians is not an obligation of Rotary--is not its essence-nor is it the reason for Rotary's existence-it is only an incident.
Na limitation or suggestion cover- ing Rotary's work in charity has been attempted, ond, therefore, the activities blog this libe numerous as the many forms of charity.
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Rotary has a distinct field of its On the ideal side, the Rotary activities provide ubers with own, and it is mainly educational in character. It is differentiated from endes of correct practices and high other organizations (1) by ita (d) The development of a broad standards in business..In Rotary limited membership, and (2) by its Bcquaintanceship as an opportunity ideals are not mere dreams of for service as well as an aid to aspination-they are working models activities concerning the individual for the member's daily life. They member's business, and (8) by its (e) The interchange of ideas and are equally applicable to his per Placing on the members the res of business methods as a means of sonal habits as to his business cosponsibility of awakening their res pective crafts and professions to increasing the efficiency and useful.duct. The ideals of Rotary cover! ness of Rotarians.
all phases of business morality as
higher standarde. () The recognition of the worthi.well as the whole range of the nasa of all legitimate occupations various elementa which enter inta and the dignifying of the occupation what is called "service." The prac-inspiration
BENEFITĖ.
Rotary arose in 1905 out of an -literaturelega. Since
of coch Rotarian as affording him an tices and ideale connected with the then much has been written on opportunity to serve society.
member's business are happily Rotary and some precedents estab- blended in Rotary'a slogan: Service lished. There are two which are of Above Self-He Profits Most Who sufficient importance to be kept can- Sarves Best.
stantly before us. One is: "Rotary for The foregoing Rotary activities meetings must never rely which concern themselves with the enthusiasm on the fales exhilaration individual member and the indivi-of liquor." The second precedent dual member's business are all there is: "No unworthy jest abatild ba is in Rotary as its founders under told by speakers at Rotary gather This excludas not only the stood it and as their followers haveings,
Making the noquaintance of men you ought to know.
Genuine, wholesome good-fellow- ship.
Daveloping true and helpful friends
Enlightenment as to other men's work, problems and successes.
Education in methods that in. crease efficiency
Stimulation of your desire to be of service to your fellow men and society in general.
Basiness returns that come from enlarging your acquaintance and inspiring confidence in you and your business.
OBLIGATIONS.
To attend meetings regularly.
To pay dues promptly.
To act when called upon.
To be a big-hearted, broad-minded
carried forward the original beliefs, smutty story, but also the double
The other Rotary activities, which meaning impromptus hurled at the arise mainly out of the inspiration speaker from the floor. There are of Rotary teachings, are distinguish- many other procodents, but name so od as "Applied Rotary." When a strongly entrenched są the two just man has been developed and educat-mentioned. ed in Rotary he is inspired with the desire to do something worth while
In so far aq you give of yourself
-to create, as it were, a survival to Rotary, you will receive. You value. If the education of the mem- cannot take more out of Rotary than ber has been well done, "Rotary-at-you put into it.
Work" follows a naturally as day
follows night. The essence of put-to-service becomes Rotary
man a man of energy and action"Rotary Applied." Rotary here P. & 0. S. N. CO.
a real man--a Rotarian.
· SCOPE AND PURFOSES.
A Rotary Club consists of mer
offers the member two definite fielda i for service.
THE BETTERMENT OF THE Mзм-j selected from each distinct business BER'S CRAFT OR PROFESSION AS A
or profession, and is organized to accomplish:
First The betterment of the Individual Member.
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WHOLE.
representatives
Rotarians ATO from Rotary to their respective The betterment of Second: The Betterment of this classifications. Member's Business, both in the member's craft or profession can practical way and in an ideal way. be socomplished by carrying to the Third: The Betterment of the craft or profession Rotary's ideala Member's Craft or Profession as a of business morality and service. whole.
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Fourth: The Betterment of the Member's Home, bis Town, State and Country, and of Society as a whole.
While a member of the Rotary Club, filled with Rotary spirit, may make his business practices conform to Rotary ideals, this does not relieve him from the Rotary duty of trying to influence others of his THE BETTERMENT OF THE IN- classification who are outside of DIVIDUAL MEMBER-PERSONALLY.
Rotary to do likewise. Let all For its members Rotary provides Rotanang pay their debt of service in this way, and by this lauren can the whole business world be leaven. ed. This is Rotary's greatest oppor- tunity for service.
activities which will :
(1) Extend their horizon of busi-
ness experience. (2) Stimulate their minds to travel in unfrequented chan--- nele of thought.
(3) Arouse them to service for
others.
(4) Help them attain their great-
est possibilities.
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THE BETTERMENT: OF THE MEM DER'S HOME, HIS TOWN, STATE AND COUNTRY AND OF SOCIETY AS A WHOLE.
The activities of Rotarians in bettermenta accomplishing these naturally group themselves into two main lines of effort Civics and THE BETTERMENT OF THE MEN-Charities. Rotary's province is to BER'S BUSINESS-PRACTICAL AND train each of its members to be a IDEAL
better citizen, a better member
(5) Make them leaders among
men.
On the practical side, the Rotary of the Chamber of Commierca, a motivities provide an opportunity for more loyal American, Briton, increased business through the Canadian, etc. All phases of local establishment of cordial, intimate, civic activity should be freely dis- friendly relations between membera. cussed at meetings, and it is the
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Throagh Bill of Lading Issued for Batavia, Persian Gulf, Continental, American and South Africain Ports.
"SOUDAN," Captain E. J. THORTON, KD, KR, carrying His Majesty's Mails, will be deepatahed from this Port on or about THURSDAY, 13th December, 1923, at Noox, taking Passengers and Cargo for
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Silk and Valuables and Tes for. Italy, France and London (under arrangetsent) will be transhipped at Bombay into the Mail Steamer proceeding. direct to Marseilles and London.
Parcels will be received at this Office until Noow the day before miling. The contents and value of all packages! are required.
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AND
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(OPPOSITE HONGKONG HOTEL).
THEIR SALE of Cut Glass and Silver Ware continues in their old premises (Queen's Road Central) until the end of this month.
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VOTING CONTEST.
OUR $50 PRIZE.
POPULAR GIRL CHRISTIAN NAMES.
As previously announced, we give this week, the first list of twenty girls Christian names in our popular voting contest. Write them out in their correct order and win our $50 prize. Other lists will follow each week. After these lists have all been decided, still further contests will be held to decide the finals. For esch-event every week we will give our usual- $50 prize. Someone must win! Why not you?
Twinky Christian Rimes are given below. Belaot the tan JOB osasidue the most popular and welta tha za onk to the order of your’choton. „Thán out the farm out and sand is to the "China Mall" ollos zaarked "Tota.""
The list which norman maszert the correct solution will win the prisa. The correct solution will be decided by the general vote, the fiam polling the most votes being placeë ftest,' the can soming next being placed second and be on until the list of tan- in completed.
Therefore the secret of the content is Not to selept the ten most popular Hem in siphabetiosi cedar from one l, But to select the ten most popular names from our list and judge what place each individually will occupy-which will come first, which second, and so ôn until all ten have been placed.
The contest lasts from Monday to Saturday. The result will be annonsoak in the "China Maa” un the vascuading Wednesday, whan the Mitsune's namna`WIT!| Do published along with the correct 131.
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Brezy copy at the "'China Mx!!"' contains one ferma giving the reader ono try. for the prize. Regular readers thus have sot loss than six tring in cha wool. - Cotupations may send in an many forma sa thay Ifka.
Farms should be sent in to model the "China Mall", by Monday, Kay fouisa
rosiend by the "China Mall”” later than Mondáy wil be discounted.
When making your cholos une only tha woeda given below. Any forme wrongly marked, mutilated, or indistinctly wristan will be zuled out.
The decision of the Editor upon any połuću which may aziso shall be Enni. Mazíbers of the "Okles Mall” stall and tahavad fiomu anisafng the content.
MAKE YOUR CHOICE HERE
Below we give twenty Christian names. Select the ten you think the most popular,
Ada Amy Beatrice
1...
2...
3...
4....
Cynthia
5...
Bileen
6...
Emily
7...
Evelyn
8...
Freda
9...
Grace
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10....
Henrietta
11...
Irene
13...
Jane
13...
14...
Katherine
15...
Laurs
16...
17....
Luoy Mildred
18.
Phyllis
19
Roge
20.
Violet
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