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Hong Kong. Monday, Oct. 22, 1928.

SHANGHATS CRIME WAVE

would probably do some lasting good if they circulated news to the effect that even more rigor- ous steps will be taken by them towards uprooting the bands of armed robbers who infest Greater Shanghai, the French Concession and the International Settlement.

The Hong Kong Tramway Co. announce that Shaukiwan cars will go right through to Western Market in future

MONDAY, OCTOBER. 22, 1928.

The writer's remarks about AT ELLIS KADOORIE Mrs. Eddy are not only malicious and unchristian; but are untrue. There is no foundation for the ST. JOHN BRIGADE MEMBERS alegation that Mrs. Eddy, was

STAGE CONCERT. compelled to take drugs and that. she passed on under suffering. There is an authentic biography of Mrs. Eddy, entitled "The Life of Mary Baker Eddy," by Sibyl] · On Saturday last the members Wilbur. In this book all can be of the Indian Division of the St. come informed of the facts about

HOW "JOHNNIE” JOINED

Mrs. Eddy's healing, and her die-John Ambulance Brigade gave covery of Christian Science. On a very enjoyable concert, by kind page 884 of this work, the follow-permission of the Headmaster, in ing passage occurs relative to the

paaming of Mrs. Eddy, "Members the. Ellis Kadoorie School for of her household watched with Indians, Sookumpoo. Chan Kiu (24) a married her and she spoke with them, "The tastefully decorated kall woman living at No. 295, Lai-assuring the she felt no pain. was filled to overflowing and the chikek Road, first floor, attempt She was conscious that her stud well-lighted stage presented a ed to commit suicide at 11 p.ments were opening their minds to yesterday by jumping into the the realisation of Life; this con- very attractive appearance. harbour near Boundary Street,scious thought was, as it had been black background, made a very Shamabuipo. She was rescued for fifty years, her great and only fine getting for the festoons of and the police removed her to physician. As one falling. hospital.

The

asleep, at a quarter before elevengs so artistically arranged. o'clock, Saturday night, she crased Among those present ware Mr. to breathe, passing out of earth A. el Arculli,, the officer in charge of the division; Mr. and Mrs. J. Further misstatements occur regarding the benevolent homes Ralston, and "Mr. and Ms. which have been thoughtfully G, W. C. Burnett. provided by the Christian Science movement.

Mr. J. C. Tacchi, living at the filter beds on Pokfulam Road,, re-consciousness." ported to the police. yesterday that some time between 8 a.m., and 8 p.m., on Saturday, a thief Jentered his bedroom by breaking ja window, and stole jewellery, a concertina and money to the total value of $93.

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The Christian

The programige commenced Science Benevolent Association with a well-rendered piano, selec Sanatorium at Chesnut Hill, tion by Mr. W. Abbas. Following Massachusetts is a temporary re- this were two items contributed The new s.8. Chuen Chow" sort, providing harmonious en- by the Black Diamonds: String has now taken the water from vironment and proper care for Band which proved a huge suc the Kwong Fook Cheong slip- those seeking healing through cess A great favourite was Mr. way and will be put in commis-Christian Science. Opportunity S. Olsen with his mandolin, and

sion on the Macao run in about is also afforded Christian Scient- the audience demanded several a fortnight's time. The officersists for quiet restful study. A encores. Mr. W. O. Hoosen's are Master, Captain, T. Jones; staff of specially trained Chris- violin solos were indeed very well Mate, Mr. D. Scully, Chief, En-tian Science nurses is available. played, and "Humoresque" was |gineer, Mr. J. Heggam, -

The Christian Science Pleasant delightful. Mr. R. M. Omar gave View Home at Concord, Massa- some comic monologues, the sub- Arriving from Calcutta and chusetts is designed to afford ject being an imitation of Cohen Singapore with 222 deck passen-shelter to elderly individuals who on the Telephone which nearly gers the a.s: "Sui Sang" reports | have devoted their lives to the convulsed his audience and his the suicide of a Chinese at sea. practice of Christian Science and make up was very realistic; also The deceased, Leung Yuen, who to aid them to continue their in gradually Shanghai and China was

the impersonation of a an emigrant, committed work in peace and harmony. A Japanese gentleman wanting to The Chica Mail.generally would subside into ways suicide by jumping overboard at third benevolent institution is in book a passage by telephone, on a mostly of a stable government. 6.45 on Oct. 14, and although life-course of construction on the Japanese steamer. Mr. Omar boats were lowered, the body was Pacific Const. Much good healing showed by his two efforts that he But the months are passing since not recovered.

work is taking place in these two is a perfect comedian. The first the Kuomintang Party took over

havens and frequent authentic part of the programme was Pleading guilty to a charge of testimonies of restoration to well brought to an end by Mr. A. J. Overland China Ma full control, and, as stated, only

last month one of the worst crime boarding the s.s. "Hong Kheng" being are given in the authorised Mauricio in Acrobatic. and without permission, eight haw-Christian Science periodicals. Jutitsu features, in which waves in Shanghai's experience kers were each fined $20 at the Those expressing their gratitude four of his pupils took part. One had to be recorded.

Marine Court this morning. A boy for healings received at these was a young lady who showed The Chinese authorities

of 14 years old, who was charged Homes, make special reference to that she had been well trained and under the same offence, was or the peace and harmony reigning the man that tried to take her Shanghal,

evidently realising dered to receive six strokes of there and emphasise the wonder- purse would soon find out he had that they must do something, the birch. Mr. W. G. Perrett, ful opportunity that is afforded not struck an easy victim. The have 'lesued a "warning" which, chief officer of the "Hong Kheng" for quiet study of the Bible and others were all up to standard

prosecuted.

Mrs. Eddy's works amidst sur- showing careful training by a good rather incongruously, is wholly

roundings conducive to spiritual teacher. During the interval tea intended for the foreigner. It Lau Lam (22) spinster, living growth.

a cakes were served on the seems to us that it would have at No. 584, Reclamation Street, 'It might be inferred from the lawn.

reported to the police that while article that Christian Scientists Part II was taken up by an been much more to the point had she was walking in Reclamation are compelled to resort to mater-"Unmusical Absurdity," by mem- they issued something in, the na-Street on her way. home. lastal aids that thousands of Mrs.bers of the Indian Division. The ture of one of the old "tremble night at about 10.30 p.m., three Eddy's followers are suffering, but name of the piece being and obsy" edicts for the special and relieved her of a pair of gold tian Science as founded by Mrs. written by Mr. R. M. Omar. men attacked her from behind this is untrue. Students of Chris "Johnny joins the Ambulance,” benefit of the lawless elements, in angies worth $60. After throw- Eddy, are demonstrating that the Johnny and Jimmy were two pals which the utmost rigour and ing her to the ground, all three Truth taught by Jesus Christ is who were at the point of starva-

just as potent to free them from tion. " rapidi of the law, could have assailants escaped. been held over them in language

ein and disease to-day, as it was Johnny was knocked down by a Chu Chuen, scaman on a motor nineteen hundred years ago and motor car and severely injured. of unmistakable severity. There boat, was fined $10 at the they successfully rely solely on the The Ambulance Stretcher Squad can be no doubt that to those for-Marine Court on Saturday on a power of God for healing. It is is quickly on the spot and they.

charge of mooring his craft in the safe to say that Christian Scient have him all bandaged in no time. eigners foolish enough to roam approaches to the Western An-ists as a body are happy, healthy A member of the Brigade who about in isolated parts of the chorage, thue obstructing the and active, which is the natural happens to be passing is in civil- There is every indication that Settlement, in close proximity to fairway. In another case the result of the application of Chris-ian clothes, but enquires what despite more settled conditions. Chinese territory, a word of master of the steam launch tian Science in their lives.

has happened. He then tells the "Kong On," who was charged The main theme of the article, Squad to take the patient to the both politically and economically, warning seems necessary. In with being under way in the that Christian Science and what hospital.. When the doctor has Shanghai is not what it ought to these days when there are so waters of the harbour, without is known as medical science can finished his examination he com- be. It is a difficult problem pre- many disbanded soldiers roving having a certificated engineer on be co-operant, is directly opposed pliments the men of the Brigade cisely to determine what is wrong in and near Shanghai looking, it was adjourned until Wednesday at Christina Science as founded by tude a life has been saved.

board, failed to appear. The case to the teachings of Mra. Eddy, and says through their prompti- with the northern city. A few would seem, reore for criminal ad- 10 a.m.

Mary Baker Eddy, is based on Jimmy is heart broken and is days ago we received a telegram, venture rather than onest work,

the Bible and is the rediscovery afraid of losing his pal, but when which we published in the "China it is the utmost folly for foreign- At 9.55 a.m., yesterday the of the divine principle which un- he finds how well he has been police removed to the public mor- derlay the works of the Prophets, looked after he begins to think Mail," to the effect that Shanghaiers to place themselves in such a tuary the body of an unknown Christ Jesus, his disciples, and of joining the Ambulance Brigade had been experiencing a "crime position in which they might Chinese male, aged about 25 the early Christians, Just as which his pal and himself had wave" and judging by what reads easily be robbed or murdered or years, which was found in field there was no such co-operation, in made the object of the jokes on not unlike a catalogue of horror, both, and merely for the sake of who was dressed in black cotton impossible for there to be in accident so when Johnny leaves off Argyle Street. The dead man the original Christianity, so it is many occasions previous to the ¡it is to be hoped that what is a few dollars. The murder of clothing, bore numerous injuries Christian Science.

hospital his pal meets him and stated is far from the normal in Miss Thompson and the attempt on the head, of such a serious On page 110 of the Christian they both decide to join up. Shanghai. We read that last ed murder of Mr. Dudley Law last nature that any one of them could Science text book, "Science and

Recruit Parades are being beld have caused death. Detectives Health with Key to the Scrip in a training camp in charge of a month there were 7 murders, 6 month, in an isolated part of of the Criminal Investigation De-tures' Mrs. Eddy writes, "This Sergeant who is typical of the attempted murders, 7 armed

Shanghai's International Settle partment,, who worked on the book may be distorted by shallow man that struts about twirling He talks a lot abductions, and 61 armed rob-ment, clearly shows the dangers case, are of opinion that the un-criticism or by careless or mali- his moustache.

that are

fortunate man was murdered. cious students, and its ideas may and does nothing, leaving every- beries; also that 29 Chinese

run and justifies the It is understood that certain clues be temporarily abused and mis-thing to the Corporal. Johnny warning issued. desperacions · were arrested at

are being followed up.

represented; but the Science and Jimmy are very raw, so many various times (presumably during

It is interesting to read that

truth therein will forever remain amusing 'scenes are witnessed to be discerned and demon- during camp days. the same month) by the Settle these members of the Chinese

strated.".

Mr. L. Harroon made a very ment Police and executed by the Merchants Federation in the CORRESPONDENCE

fine young lady. Her vanity Chinese authorities. The expres French Concession, Shanghai, are

case and lipstick were frequently reso.Led to. She just knew how sion "a catalogue of horror" does urging the French authorities to

to captivate the boys. not appear to be any too strong to permit the organisation of a apply, as we have done, to Shang-"Chinese Voluntary Corps" to hai's sudden outburst of ex-cope with those bandits who are treme crime. At no time is probably responsible for the kid Shanghai an ideal city, as its re napping and robberies that have corda convincingly prove, and nor been prevalent in the Concession mally it is in crime much as are of fate. A similar organisation, Correct views of any religion most large cities in other parts it is pointed out, is in existence misrepresentations made by ep are not likely to be gained from of the world. During the past in the International Settlement, ponents. The writer of the above castles and railways are among Saturday next, according to n Building entire towns, great Theatre from Wednesday to few years of unsettled conditions, Doubtless ↑ e French authorities article was formerly a member of the modern tasks of the screen special advertisement in this the city has, of course, suffered will consider the matter as seri- the Christian Science movement producer. All of these were con issue. Ramon Novarro, the hero as founded by Mrs. Eddy, but structed as part of the massive of Ben-Hur and beautiful more at the hands of the lawless, fously as it deserves and perhaps voluntarily withdrew about settings of "The Student Prince, Norma Shearer lead a huge cast very largely owing to the spread welcome it has an additional hope twenty years ago. Since then. Ernst Lubitsch's huge Metro of players. Based on the famous of the absurd ideas emanating ful me had of f getting rid of what making use of the name of Chris Goldwyn-Mayer production which stage phy, the story deals with tian Science, she has sought to will be seen at the Queen's the love of a Prince for a peasant from Russia, by which even the has now come to be regarded as a propagate her own teachings. Continued at foot of next Columa maid. The picture involved per- placid Chinese were taught to veritable pest to the place. The which have absolutely no connect- despise, authority and the rights Chinese authorities cannot be on with Christian Science an and property of others. With the blamed for not doing their best to founded by Mary Baker Eddy.

The article in question, contains advent of the Nationalist Govern- strike terror into the lawless, for so many misrepresentations and ment and particularly in view of it is almost invariably execution deliberate falsehoods, that it The fact that Shanghai ⠀ ro that is the face of those found would be difficult to deal with them all in a letter of this na- them garded by them as one of their guilty and handed over to

ture. But I trust you will allow strongholds it was believed that by the foreign authorities They me to make a few corrections,

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**CHRISTIAN SCIENCE"

(To the Editor of the "China: Mail")

Sir, Kindly permit me to re-! fer to the conclusion of an article in the "China Mail" of Saturday, a forward step in Christian which falsely claimed to represent

Science practice of

Yours, etc.,

W. H. ADLEE, Christian, Selence: Committee

on Publication, .. Hong Kong, Oct. 22, 1928.

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The National Anthem brought the close of a very fine evening? And we all hope there may be more of these excellent concerts to follow.

A flashlight photo was taken of the audience after the concert.

haps the most elaborate bui. Ing activity in the history of the screen. In addition to thirty-five principals who appear in this great romantic screen play, there. are over two thousand extras. The cast among others includes George K Arthur, Jean Hersholt, Otis Harlan and Phillipe De Lacy.

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