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Sunday, October 25, 1931. XXI. Sunday After Trinity. Holy Communion, 8 am. Holy Communion (Peak, Church), 18 a.m.
Children's Service, 10 a.m. Matina and Sermon, 11 m. Preacher: Rev. H. V. Koop. Evensong, 6 p.m.
Preacher: The Dean.
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Sunday, October 25, 1931. Morning Service, 10.15 am. Evening Worship, 6 p.m. Preacher at both Services:-Rev. Edgar Dewatoe of Fatshan.
At the Sailors' & Soldiers' Home. 32, Hennessy Road, Wanchai-8.10 p.m., Service Men's Hour in the Lounge, Special Visit of H.M.S. Berwick's Male Voice Choir. A HEARTY WELCOME TO ALL
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