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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1928.

OUR WEEKLY SERMON

"China Mail" Rakes the Globe For Messages,

V. THE SOUL OF THE CHURCH.

Unknown Men Worthy To Be Canonised Saints.

[By the Rev. R. J. Campbeň, D.D.J

Dr. Campbell, using an a text the twenty-fifth anniversary of Cardinal Beurne uz Archbishop of Westminster, throws same sidelights on his character, out shows that there is a Christian unity which is beyond and above Churches.,

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CORRESPONDENCE

WHAT THEOSOPHY IS

THE CHINA MAIL,

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

Sir, I was one of hundreds of women who met in the Helena May Institute yesterday after- noon to hear Miss Royden speak. I admire immensely her strong aith, clear vision and broad views, but I should like to correct one statement which she made.

Someone asked for her views mistake not it is his very huraility on Theosophy and Miss Royden and spirituality that are his chief said that Theosophists took the best parts of all religiens and sources of strength.

and blended them into one reli- A Kindly Action He did me a great kindness once.gion. This is not correct. Theo which throws an attractive light on sophists de study other religions his character. Being about to visit out it is mainly so that they may Spain, and wanting to see some- be able to see things through It is a coincidence that a much thing of the Inside of religious life che other fellows' eyes in order to younger man should be celebrating in that country, I asked the Cardinal foster their great ideal of Univer

as for a note of introduction to same-aul Brotherhood. bis twenty-fifth anniversary official head of another Christian one In authority there. Instead of communion at almost the same time, a

The entire English speaking race, of all religions denominations and of none, has been for some time past taking great and respectful interest in the appronching rotire- ment of the Archbishop of Cantor bury from his high office,

Deep Influences

I have never heard it expressed brief note of introduction he that one should adopt parts of The Roman Catholic Archbishop of sent me a whole abeaf of personal other faiths but always it has Westminster means less to English-letters, which proved to be of great been impressed on one that one men than the Archbishop of Canter-service and opened doors for me in should seek the best in one's own faith, rejecting only the dross bury, but both prelates mean na directions.

which has crept in and which great deal to that part of our n

causes dissention. tional life which is direct in-forgotten. fluenced by their respective churches.

This act of courtesy I have never

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I met Cardinal Bourne for the comprehensiveness of the Church of tian but makes one understand for the reason that it has regard

a

The study of other religions I was then and am by a liberal in my religious views. It is the does not make one a worse Chris-

that in first time when he was just begin- England that specially holds my ning his work in London, and only loyalty. I wish it were even wider fundamentally, once or twice aince. The occasion than it is. I wish it could include blance was not a very favourable one for all the Free Churches and the forming a satisfactory judgment of Church of Rome too: I hope to live a. man's chief characteristics; it to see the day when this aspira- was a Guildhall luncheon in the tion is realised so far as English City; but when the acquaintance Protestantiam la concerned. was renewed ahortly afterwards in a more private manner I found him to be just the same as I had thought him at first.

He was a surprise to me; yet do not know why I should have expected him to be different. Simple in speech, unpretentious in

The Bar to Union

But Rome is exclusive; I see no with a near prospect of union Church which will yield nothing to other Christian communions, but continues to demand uneonditional Bubmission from all.

This does not prevent me from

all religions there is, ed itself at the service of the gen

a great resemeral public and has considered Personally, I consider that I am that everyone is entitled to call upon it to assist in matters with- better Christian for having in its scope. A number of persons have stated that they desire to Enclosing my card, I am sir, come in touch with Theosophy.

be members of the Society and it has therefore been decided to ask any subscriber to express his wish to become a member. Member- ship cards will be issued in due

"THEQSOPHIST." Yours etc., Hong Kong, Oct. 26, 1928.

S.P.C.A, DRIVE

course.

Nov. 24-H.K.Y.M.C.A. Tennis, American Tournament, 2.30 pm.

Nov, 27-H.K.Y.M.C.A. Hockey, tat XI. v. Club de Recrelo, 5 p.in.

Nov. 28-H.K.Y.M.C.A.

Basket Ball, "g" v. "C", 6.15 p.m.

Nov. 29-H.KY.M.C.A. Họckey, 2nd XI. v. K.O.S.B., 5 p.m.

one could hardly associate his per-/kind of Christian unity. which adopted was, I think, appreciated and that there should be active Caine-road.

position as the successor of Man- ning and Vaughan. But, truth to tell. he has proved to be a better

He is wise and good in addition

If I to being humble-minded.

IN OTHER PLACES "CHRONICLES FROM JAPAN TO JAVA

of

already exists, and in which we can all partake its exempted the spirit which is in men like Archbishop Davidson and

of the Salvation Army.

and the response was sufficiently liberal to enable the Society to carry on until now. The Com-

support.

Yours etc...

D. H. BLAKE,

President,

S. P. C. A. Hong Kong, Oct. 25.--.

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November 6-Public lecture, át

Helena May Institute by M. da la

Prade.

November 7-Sale of Work by Wanchal Wesleyan Church' in ald of new Salons & Soldiers Home, at Helena May Institute, 3 to 7 pm.

Nov. 10-HEY:M.CA. Ramble to Shing Mun Valley, Ladies lavit ed, 230 p.m.

Miscellaneous. To-day-St. Peter's Y. Garden Fete, at Sailors' Home, West Point, from 2.80 p.m.

To-day-Inaugural ceremony of The Committee have considered the Macao Charity and Commercial (To the Editor of the "China Mail.")

with approval the establishment Fair, at Macao, 9 p.m. Sir,It is exactly 12 months of district sub-committees in To-day-Craigengower Cricket since the S.P.C.A. appealed to the order that the work of the So-Club dinner and dance, in the public of the Colony for subscrip-ciety may be more efficiently dis- Club House, 7.30 p.m. demeanour, modest even to shyness, seeing and saying that there is ations. The method that was then tributed throughout the territory!

To-day-Italian Convent Bazaar,

To-day-Sermon by Mr. Leland" who will be able to direct and Wang, at Church of Christ in assist the work of the inspectors. Chica, 7 p.m.

Nov. 4 H.K.Y.M.C.A. Last year you gave very valu- Archbishop than either of them, Cardinal Bourne and General Booth Imittee of the Society have decided able assistance to the Society in Hour, Rev. F. Short, 9 p.m.

to conduct another drive on its drive and I hope most sincere These are men avho know and similar lines, commencing only that you will again give your Hve with Jesus Christ, a fact which November 3 on which day sub- shines forth in what they are as scription cards will be delivered to well as in what, they do. They all firms in the Colony for the pur- helong to what Roman Catholics pose of circulating same among A have been taught to call the soul the members of their staffs. of the Church, no matter what par-Committee of: Ladies have very ticular section of it claims their kindly consented to distribute the Individual allegiance.

cards and to collect them. I can produce to-day from among During the past year an in- E. N. Howard, Se-my own friends and companions, creasing number of reports upon Captain A.

the men of whom

world never alleged cruelty to animals have eretary of the Anti-Communist En-hears, Home who are as well worthy been received from members of tente of Shanghai, is confined to bed with a severe attack of influ- to be canonised saints as any that the public and these have been in- have a place in the calendar. One vestigated. Our inspectors find at least of these, perhaps the noblest that birds and beasts are still and most lovable of them all, objects undergoing a terrible amount of suffering; largely to being labelled as belonging to any unnecessary

I wish he could think through thoughtlessness or lack in the Navy Now." Church. otherwise, for he could be a greater of knowledge on the part of shop.

To-day-Star Theatre; "Honour help to the rest of us; but I know. men and coolies. More warnings

Bound." well enough that no power in this have not proved successful, so

To-day-Repulse Bay Hotel Car world or the next can keep him out proceedings in the Police Court

nival. have been instituted in a number

Nov. 6 Star Theatre; Special of the real Church.

For the real Church is the com-of cases both in Hong Kong and pany of God, the souls that live in Kowloon. It is hoped that these engagement of Jack Carter and his the eternal ilght and are filled with proceedings aided by the publi- brilliant Revue Co., "The Serenad

city given to them in the Pressers," 9.15 p.m.

November 7-Schubert Centen- will have a beneficial effect.' the eternal love...

The Committee, in conjunctionary Recital, City Hail,' 6.30 pm., with the Boy Scouts and Girl arranged by Mr. Harry Ore.

Land Sales November 5 At P.W.D. Offices. ised annual essay competitions Guides Associations have organ- with the object of encouraging three lots of Crown land at Lat

enza.

Mr. George M. Wood, Treasurer of Lawyers' Co-operative Publishing Co., Rochester, returned to Shang hai per the 88. "President, Pierce, after an extensive business tour of

the Far East.

Major C. E. Hudson, V.C., D.S.O., M.C., who has been appointed Staff Officer of the Forces in Malayo, was planting or Nagaha- teans, Elpitiya, Ceylon when the War broke out and he volunteered Groups of inbourers continued the acarch for Japanese goods in Chinese controlled territory last week, and seized 40 bales of plece were recently admitted to practice wharf, Shanghai.

for service.

Mr. Stuart Hermon Lewis, and Mr. Raymond Delaforce, of the legal

at the F.M.S. Bar by His Lordship the Chief Justice. The Hon. Mr.

missions.

SHADOWS BEFORE COMING EVENTS ANNOUNCED IN THE "MAIL"·

To-day Queen's "Knock Out Rellly." "

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Nov. 10 Club de Recreio bowls "At Home," 8 p.m.

November 10—Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club Dinner in Club House, 8.15 pm.

Nov. 11-Armistice Day, Quiet Hour, Rev. J. H. Johnstone, 9 pm. November 17-H.K.W.G. & M.C.L.'s "Fun O' the Fair," at Les Gardens.

Nov. 18-H.K.Y.M.C.A. Quiet Hour, Rev. H. V. Koop, 9 p.m. 1 Nov. 22---H.K.Y.M.C.A. · Debate on the Instalment System, Ladies invited, 9 p.m.

Nov. 25-H.K.Y.M.C.A. Quiet Hour, Mr. S. V. Boxer, 9 pm. J December 14-Hong Kong Auto-

dance, at Peninsula Hotel, 8 pm. mobile Association's annual dinner

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November 5-Valuable Japanese M.S.V.R. Drill Hall on Saturday,

water colours, silk Nov. 10, in honour of Armistice improved, thanks to the Govern-etchings, Day.

Afterwards a dance will be ment, who have allowed the So- pyjamas, coats, handkerchiefs, suit- 65 qualified teachers, who have passed strict examinations by the given, at the Selangor Club from clety the use of an additional able for Xmas presents, at Sales

10.80 p.m. in aid of Poppy Day piece of ground upon which dogs Room, Duddell-st., 11 am...

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In January last a Deputation To-day-First tournament despatched to the various middle schools and primary schools in Several new appointments have of the Committee was received by the Hong Kong Boxing Associa- Hopei with the special duty of taken effect in British North the Colonial Secretary, the Caption at the City Hall, 9.15 p.m.. ». November 6 Snooker (Billiards). teaching the students the Kuomin-Borneo. Mr. C. F. C. Macaskie hastain Superintendent of Police and tang principles.

been appointed to act. as Resident other officials when the adminis Championship, Palace Hotel, Kow- of the West Coast, while Mr. G. H. tration of the Dogs Ordinance, loon. RANG

Nov. 6 H.KY.M.C.A. Hockey, Vinen goes to Papar and Mr. Hill 1927, and other matters relative

The Hon. the British Resident

The

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Nov. 7 H.K.Y.M.C.A. Basket ference to this interview was Inah Residency, left recently for

made in the Chairman's speech at Ball, "A" v.. "D", 6.15 p.m. Kuala Kangsar to attend a meeting of the Perak State Council.

The death occurred recently of the annual meeting held on. Nov. H.K.Y.M.C.A. Hockey, vý Hon. Mr. Thomson returned to Mrs. Charlotte Jane Salmon, an old March 28 last which was publish St. Andrew's YM.C., 6 p.m. Ipoh and a few days later left resident of Singapore, at the age ed in your columns. Ipoh with Mrs. and Miss Thomson, of 82. She was the mother of Mr. for Taiping. Mr. Thomson was J. W. Salmon, of Singapore, and subscriptions amounting to over expected to be present at the Rugby grandmother of Dr. S. R. Salmon, match in Ipoh between Perak and of Malaces. In May last she met Penang, on which occasion.he was with serious, motor car accident to be presented with a farewell and since then had been in failing souvenir photograph by mombora of health, the Perak Rugby Club, of which Club he is the president.

to. Tambunan. Mr. C. D. Martyn thereto were discussed. A re- 1st XI. v. Club de Recrelo, 5.15 p.m. is due at Jesselton' as Protector.

Last year the Society obtained $6.000.00 which with the grant of 82.500.00 from the Government and the very welcome donation from the Jockey Club enabled the Society to carry on its work. At least as large an income is re- The estimates for 1920were qufred for the current year, wa considered at the meeting of For the past few years the So The death took place at the the Singapore Municipal Com-ciety has not enrolled members General Hospital, Singapore, recent- mlaéloners. Revenue is estimated ly of Mrs. V. M. Lemon, an old and at $15,507,500 and expenditure at

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$1,724,988. It was stated during the meeting the Government Is considering new forms of taxation.

and

much respected member of the $17,292,488, leaving a defcft...bf Eurasian community in Singapore The deceased, who celebrated her eighty-fourth birthday last Christ mas Day, had lived for 37 years sin Singapore. and it was not until a Mr. C. H. Stanley Jones, formerly few months ago that her health assistant editor of the Malaya began to fail. One of her sons is Tribune," who proceeded to England Mr. D. P. Lemon, of the Govern-over four years ago, is returning to ment Monopolies Department, Singa- Singapore to assume that position pors, another la Mr. L. C. Lemon, of again? He, and Mrs. Jones and Boustead and Co., Singapore, and their two children, leave London by abe is also survived by married the "Atsuta Maru, are due: in daughters in England and India. Singapord on the 20th Inst

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Nov. 10-Hong Kong. Jockey Club's Seventh extra race meeting. Happy Valley, 2 p.m.

November 10-R.H.K.Y.C.'s open ing cruise Regatta, 3 p.m.

Nov. 18 H.K.Y.M.C.A. Hockey; 1st XI v. 2nd XI, 6 p.m.

Nov. 14 HEY.M.C.A. Basket Ball "C" vAD, 6.15-p.m.

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