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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1928,

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FAMOUS JUNGLE FILM AT QUEEN'S

LIFE SAVING.

CORRESPONDENCE. unjustly subjected to this hatred. I the Scriptures, and enstains logically can speak with certainty when I and demonstratively every point it Christian Science, la say that the vast majority of my presents,

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR up of contradictory fellow-countrymen feel nothing but neither made

AWARDS OF MERIT. friendship for the peoples of other aphorisms nor the inventions of

THREE EXAMINATIONS. A WONDER PICTURE, nations. America's humanitarian those who scoff at God. It presenta (To the Editor of the "China Blati”)

Sir-1 am by no means keen on efforts in behalf of other nations the calm and clear verdict of Truth

The marvellous jungle film,

During the last ten days three 'writing to the papers, but a good are well known. Yet certain ran-against error uttered and illustrat-

a run of six cxaminations have been held under deal of thought and anxiety on the corous and turbulent spirits think led by the prophets, by Jesus, by his "Chang," will open

sense of personal that nothing good can come out of apostles, as is recorded throughout days at the Queen's Theatre to-day. the rules of the Royal Life Saving aubject and a

Filmed by Merian Cooper and Society for the Society's Award of responsibility for the welfare of America, and never miss an oppor- the Scriptures." (p.358).

The writer infers that Christian Ernest Schoodsack, two intrepid Merit (Silver Medal). The names our Service Men, epura me to ask tunity to carp and rail at America whether the public of Hong Kong and all things American. But, thank Selenice does not acknowledge God as young explorers who spent twenty-given below have been forwarded has altogether forgotten our appeal God, these people constitute a Person, but the position is clearly two months in the remote interior to the Chief Executive in London on behalf of the New Sailors' and minority, and their unchriatian tem-stated as follows "As the words of Siam "Chang" was heralded by with the Examiner's recommenda- Examined on Səp. 5 at Lyemün: Soldiers' Hofte now nearing com- per in frowned upon by their own person and personal are commonly the London Fress as being "one of tion that they receive the Award.

and ignorantly employed, they often the greatest pictures ever made.”

con- "Chang" is utterly different from /Bdr. Jack Norris, L/Bdr. C. pletion on the Praya Enst. The countrymen.

So far, America's contribution to lead, when applied to Deity, been, splendid support which has given to this enterprise by the the progress of the world has been fused and erroneous conceptions of any photoplay seen in Hong Kong Hall, L/Bdr. G. Denny, all of the Press of the Colony tempts me to of a materia! rather than of a divinity and its distinction from before. Although ferocious animals 12th Heavy Battery, Royal Artil-

But humanity. If the term personality of the jungio-tigers, leoparda, lery, seek the further favour of the In-spiritual and cultural nature.

her material contribution has been as applied to God, means infinite elephants, great snakes and that Examined on Sept. 8, at North sertion of this letter.

sound and good. The telegraph, personality, then God is infinita tering monkeys-are the principal Point: Ho Fak-ping, Li Kam-fook, We have received some noble con- tributions from the ships of the the telephone, the airplane, the Person,-in the sense of infinite per actors, the picture contains a basic Tong Yiu-fan, Yuen Chan-fat, eloborated with Wong Ping-fan, Ng Shum-pun, Fleet and the various Military Phonographi, the cinema or mov-sonality, but not in the lower plot skilfully

An infinite Mind in a dramatic forms, such as sympathy, Leung Stu-sang; and on Sept. 10: Units stationed in Hong Kongig picture, the automobile or sense.

motor car, the electric light, finite form is an absolute impossible struggle, menace. tragedy, pathos Young Yuen-wa, Ip Kul-ying and comedy, the last named George Lai, all of the South China (P. 116). And in order that and which are abundant evidence of the

the typewriter, farm machinery.lity."" value the men themselves set upon time and labour saving devices, there may be no misunderstanding furnished by white gibbon Athletic Association,

The total number of recommen- what we are trying to do for them,

modern business and sanitary an the point, Christian Science de monkey named Bimbo, who is ex-

The theme dations made this year is now over "The great I am; traordinarily funny. but there has not been

methods, and a hundred other not- fines God as: responding

from the

able discoveries, inventions, cus- the all-knowing, all-seeing, all-act of "Chang" is most elemental the one hundred, made up as follows: public.

A few of the Banks and Business toms, and methods originated in ing, all-wise, all-loving, and eternal; conflict of man against his im- for the Proficiency Certificate and America, and from America have Principle; Mind; Soul; Spirit; Life; placable foe, the jungle, and the Bronze Medallion, Seventy-five Houses have been most generous,

spread over the world, and have Truth; Love; all substance; intel hostile beasts. sheltered by its (Sixty Chinese Candidates and abundant foliage. In making Fifteen Europeans), and for the wetting a splendid example which,

of Merit, Twenty-five unfortunately, has not been follow-made the world a pleasanter place ligence." (Ibid, P. 587.)

In his article the writer implies "Chang." Cooper and Schoedsack to live in. Recently I received a copy of the "Japan Chronicle." at that Christian Science denies the constantly faced death, not only (Fifteen Europeans and Ten Chin- English newspaper published in divinity of Jesus Christ and that he from the tigers, elephants, leopards ese). In addition; ave instructors! Kabe, Japan, and noted the adver- was the Son of God. He also implies and snakes, but from cholera have been recommended tisement of a Japan who advertised that Christian Science minimizes sin which took the lives of seven native Honorary Instructor's Certificate. expedition. There are still some candidates to "American Dentistry, and a num- by denying its reality and that members of their ber of other advertisements and Christian Science does not acknow. Schocdsack himself was stricken be examined before the season notices that showed how the Japan-ledge the need for the atonement. with a severe attack of malaria ends.. ese are adopting American cus- That these implications are entirely which delayed work on the film. toms, Inventions, and methods. untrue may best be seen from the China, too, is turning to America, following for site realises that America Science: has long been her friend, and that America was the only nation who remitted the Boxer indemnitics His Excellency will be disto China. America, too, is the first appointed as I am at the meagre of the nations to recognise the mess of that response so far.

Nationalist Government in China. A year or a year and a half ago at a time when men were saying that the great struggle in China would probably continue for years, I sent out a circular letter to the American press in which I said that, the spirit of that great man, Dr. Sun Yat-sen would soon. prevail T www right. China has stepped into line with her sister nations,'

ed. A very large number of Com- mercial concerns, including some of the most wealthy, have contri- buted nothing at all, and private donations have been comparatively

few and far between.

I recall the words of i. E. The Governor, which were, quoted in the appeal issued some months ago The debt of this Colony to Service Men is very great indeed, and I am confident that your ap peal on their behalf will meet with I fear that a generova response."

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I know what can be said, or at any rate is said, about "depression trade," but something much more serious than a temporary de pression in trade would occur if the solid Guarantee which lies behind all the trade of Hong Kong as the rexit of the protection of the Royal Nary were withdraum.

The Naval Authorities are doing more than ever to make life on board a modern battleship en- durable, but, when all has boon done that can be done. it is inevitable that space cannot be spared on à fighting ship for more than the minimum of comfort for the crew. When the men can get ashore it is 19 to the Civilan Community to see that in a foreign port they have somewhere to go to compensate them at least in part for the comfortable homes they have left.

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The climax of "Chang," the charge LESSON SERMON. Christian of a herd of wild elephants which

wipe out an entire village, hasj been described as the most ex-| citing moment motion picture history. Besides "Chang" there is

1. Ás adherents of Truth, we take the inspired word of the Bible as our sufficient guide to eternal Life.

FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST.'

"Matter" was the subject of the

an excellent added attraction, in Lesson-Sermon in all Churches of The Virgin Queen," a beautiful Christ, Scientist, on Sunday, Sep- picture produced in full natural tember 16.

2. We acknowledge and adore one supreme and infinite God. We acknowledge His son, one Christ; the Holy Ghost or divine Comforter; and man in God's image and likeness. 3. We acknoledge God's forgive-

ness of sin in the destruction BIRTH OF A NATION. following from the Bible: "Beware

colour depicting romantic incidents The Golden Text was from in the lives of Queen Elizabeth Psalms $4.14. "Depart from evil, and Sir Walter Raleigh, which will and do good; seek peace, and also be screened Bntli Saturday.

of sin and the spiritual under- standing that casts out evil as unreal. But the belief in sin is punished so long as the be- Hef lasts.

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purene it.

Among the citations which comi- prised the 'Lesson-Sermon was the

of false. prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing. but in- wardly, they are ravening wolyca. Ye shall know them by their The film which literally took fruits. Do men gather grapes of 4. We ackowledge Jesus' atone-the world by storm when first pro- thorne, or figs of thistles?......A ment as the evidence of divine,duced, "Birth of a Nation," returns wood tree cannot bring forth evil efficacious Love. unfolding to the World Theatre for a run of fruit, neither can a corrupt tree man's unity with God through; four days commencing Wednesday, bring forth good fruit. Every Christ Jesus the Way-shower; according to a special advertise- tree that bringeth not forth good and we acknowledge that man ment in this issue? The picture fruit is hewn down, and cast into is saved through Christ, is a brilliantly vivid representation the fire. Wherefore by their through Truth, Life, and Love of the chaotic times In America fruits ye shall know them." (Matt. as demonstrated by the Gali- before and Immediately after the 7:15, 16, 18-20). · lean Prophet in healing the Civil War and the story presents sick and overcoming sin and, thrilling series of incidents arising cluded the following pasanges from death." (Ibid. P. 497),... out of the founding of the Ku Klux the Christian Selenco textbook Finally our critic states "It may Klan.-"Birth of a Nation" was the "Science and Health with Key to

The Lesson Sermon also in

In there anything at all ominous threatening about America's peaceful invasion of the world with her inventions and usages of civiliza- tion? No, there is nothing at ali ominous about this situation. The English poet, Tennyson, makes one of his characters say: needs must love the highest when we' see it:" and the thus far America'a highest contribution to the world has been chietly in the way of material pleasures, comfort, and- conveniences, the world feels that Nor must it be forgotten that this contribution is good so far as they are not a lot of "roughs" but it goes, and has received it gladly. be said as regards Christian Science Arst of the "super" films and was the Scripturas" by Mary Baker real good fellows, as some of us Miss Katherine Mayo in her much that its power and prettige la mainly the medium through which Lillian Eddy "Nature and revelation in- who are in close personal touch discussed book, "Mother India," due to the fact that it makes skilful Gish, Henry E. Walthall, Mae form us that like produces like. with them can testify.

says that an oficial in India blessed use of certain psychological data Marsh, the leading players, and Divine Science does not gather There many Britishers in Henry Ford because Ford's motor mainly with regard to the effect of D. W. Griffith, the director, first grapes from thorns nor figs from

its thistles. 'Owing to

Intelligence never pro- Hong Kong, not a few of them cars or trucks enabled, food to be mind on bodily health and well-achieved fame. living in the salubrious climate of moved quickly in times of famine being, which both the Church and great length, the picture will be duces non-intelligence; but matter

India's 'starving The Peak, who, with comfortable, to

thousands, the medical profession have been shown only three times daily, the is ever non-intelligent and there- ligence. To all that is unlike well-appointed and spacious houses Material aids to life are not to be slow in accepting." God, divine performances commencing prompt fore cannot spring from intel- unerring and eternal Mind, this to dwell in, find the climatic con- despised, for on this earth man is Mind is the only Healer, the so-called, ly at 2.90, 6.30 and 9.15 p.m. " ditions make life none too easy. 1

Mind Balth, "Thou shalt surely Bometimes wonder whether they

die" and elsewhere the Scripture Let Amerien's detractors think of ing factor in Christian Selence. have imagination, and sympathy these things, and

Jesus specifically enjoined His fol-

says that dust returns to dust the non-intelligent relapses into enough to realise what life on the America's good as well as her evil, lowers to heal the sick and the sin- lower deck menus, with its cramp- Tracorя are better than detrac ning. That Christian Science is

Its own unreality." (P. 276/277). ed conditions and utter lack of tora. I admit that in recent years successfully obeying his commands,

For the convenience of the public privacy, and therefore what ita certain spiritual cloud has spread by doing the works which he said means to a decent. man to be able over America, caused by the attempt would follow the understanding of special arrangements are being to spend a night on shore in a com- of some of our people to make his teachings, is gratefully testified fortable cubicle.

America walk in new spiritual paths to by thousands who have been re- as fell as in new material paths.stored to health and regenerated all These persons have falleil to see that ever,the world. God's laws and ways are eternal,, and cannot suffer change. But this cloud will lift.

flesh as well as spirit.

acknowledge

Much, thought and inquiry have been given to make the New Home a place where the Sailor or Soldier can really enjoy himself and find refreshment, amusement and re- creation amidst wholesome moral America dias blessed the work In surroundings and in an atmos- material things. The time may phere of 'Home'.

come, and come soon, when she will confer a great spiritual blessing upon the world, and when the world will say to her: "Every man at the beginning doth get forth good wine; and when men have well drunk, then is worse; but thou that which

human or carnal mind is not a heal-

Yours faithfully,

W. H. ADLER. Christian Science Committee on Publication.

HOLLOWED HEELS.

INGENIOUS METHOD OF SMUGGLING OPIUM:

An institution like this cannot be made up-to-date in its design and equipment without very heavy expense. The Hong Kong Govern- ment, realizing its great public value, and with some pride in the Colony, has been very generous; hast kept the good wine until now." CARRYING "FOR SOME ONE," the Navy and Army have done Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, U.S.A., Aug. | their bit; not a few of our Chinese 16, 1928. friends

have given substantial proof of their desire to support a good sound plece of social service; but, in the main, the Colony seams

to have remained oblivious to the claims of the men they have overy reason both to thank and to be

Yours, etc.,

CHARLES HOOPER,

MODERN "ISMS.”

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GRAND TATTOO.

MOTOR CAR PARKING ARRANGEMENTS.

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A nurse (a species of dog-fish) made for the parking of motor cars. 3ft Gin. in length, which It is proposed to sell tickets in ad- caught by Mr. W. R. Ralph and Mr. vance for the different "Car Parks" B. Bugg, while fishing off Felix- so that any cars which have no dis-stowe, Suffolk, was exhibited tinctive mark on them will be taken the promenade, a collection taken as not going to the Tattoo and will and raised for Felixstowe Cat- be diverted along the Causoway tage Hospital. Bay and. Shaukiwan-roads, and kept clear of the Tattoo area. The ac-

Leos Janacek, the famous Czech

cess for motor cara to the Tattoo composer, died recently at Prague.

ground entrance will be by Caroline Hill-road, which will be reserved for "one way" traffic. There will be special car parks for owner driven cars so that they can be supervised while the owners are at the performance. Assi

At the close of the performance, the public using cara will proceed A novel and ingenious way of to the particular car park marked smuggling opium into the Colony on their car tickets, thus avoiding was disclosed in Mr. R. E. Lind- any confusion which would arise by sell's Court, at the Central other methods. Every precaution Is being taken by the Police to en- Magistracy this morning, when & Chinese was charged with the un-sure the comfort of the public and lawful possession of 30 taels of the minimum of congestion. Motor leta, owner drivers and the drivers (To the Editor of the "China Mail" raw non-Government opium. proud of, or to have forgotten its Sir-Kindly permit me to refer A Chinese detective said that of public cars, are strongly advised

on search duty on the to secure their tickets as *.self-respect. We hope it is not to the "Sunday Thoughts" column in he was

possible. Sep- Hoi On wharf at 12.30 p.m. ycs-

The plan of car parks can be seen either and that this reminder will the "Sunday Herald" of fead to a new turn in its generosity ber 10, in which various misstate-terday, when the s.s. Tai kiing and tickets obtained at the Naval that will altogether remove the ments regarding Christian Science arrid from Wuchow. The ac and Military Y.M.C.A. daily, from

cused came ashore carrying a can- 10 am to 9.30 p.m.

The charges are:-For one night, In the first place I wish to state vas bag which the witness search- for the benefit of your readers that ed in the usual course of his duty. 81, for two alghts, $1.60, for three a careful study of the subject will In the sack were some clothing, nights, $2.00, clearly reveal that Christian Science wooden cloge.

an umbrella and six pairs of

The witness examined one of has absolutely no connection with Spiritualism, Spiritism or Theoso- these clogs and found that it was Homeward-bound

unusual in that the heel instead Kalyanine col of being made of a solid block of Arnot MH. Brockwa

wood, like all other clogs, had a 8. Clarke Mr. and Mrs, H., T en sort of lid which was kept in Eldridge, Mr. P. Harris, Mr. W Hellyer, Mr. G. Hughes, and Mr. W. Nortons of

doubt. Yours, etc.

J. C. KNIGHT ANSTEY..

FROM USA.

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