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THE HONGKONG DAILY RESS, MONDAY, DECEMBER 28TH, 1908.

Mr. Henry Edward Bush Lodge, Vanbrugh Park-roe Bath, Lon don and late of Newchwan

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His Majesty the King has been advised

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that in recent misunderstandings reen several nations, amounting in one or two inftances to serious causes of quarrel noerned have shown a dis- dination for war, indicates that peace

to exercise his power of disallow co instill the great desideratum, We see

pect to Ordinance No. 16 of in Great Britain au agitation being waged in An Ordinazon to extend a cer favour of a larger army and a more powering the Imperial Act styled the ful navy. Even conscription is suggested. (Colonial Statutes) Act 1907. Yet no one would dare to say that Britain.

A letter of thanks signed by 5,675 men of the should she carry out the programme U. S. Battleship Fleet, has been reosired in sketched out for her, has designs upon any Japan in acknowledgement of the cordial other power. Australia, too, wants an army welcome during their stay in Yokohama They and a navy, not with any aggressive object state in the letter that the entertainment given in view, but merely that she may feel secure at Hibiya Park, Tokyo, was the most blaborato yet received by American, sailors since the against invasion, thereby ensuring peace. In like manner the United States and Ger.stablishment of the Republic many want larger navies to protect their A. Peking newspaper states that the mesengen. expanding interests. The fear of aggression of condolenes sont by the fordons to seems to be falt in every national conscious China in her recant national berment have so touched the Prince Regent thall * Imperial nose, and all seeps to act on the axiom that Highnese intends to send Primos of the blood prepare ess for war is the best guarantee to the various countries to return thanks after of pesos.

Weskness is regarded as a the hundred days of mourning. temptation to a strong power, and as such is a menace to the peace of the world.

Disarmament has been suggested as a remedy for the ingressing burden of military equipments which the nations are now compelled to bear, but though it has been considered it has not reached the stage of practical politica. The nations are still jealous of each other. They may have under- standings, sutentes cordiales, agreements, treaties, and alliances, but the affect of these is not to produce greater feelings of "ardia" lity among the mass but rather to make for amalgamation, more or less temporary, which FULLER'S CONFECTIONERY. till keepe the Powers of the world ranged

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The Board of Justice has resolved to establish Supreme Court in sach of the prefectures and departments and a court of pretty sessions in each district and city within the next year, two years and three or four years respectively, and to thoroughly reform the legal procedure at an sarly dato—Chinees Public Opinion:

Peking mail news shows that preparations were being made a fortnight ago for the departure of the Dalai Lama qut his return home. An Edist appointed Pa-ti-su to escort the Dalai Lama to Peotingft, after which the Viceroys and Governom are to escort him through their respective territories. A farewell audienco with the Prince Regent is stated to have been refused, owing to the observance of mourning. For the same reason no decoration of the railway station was permitted on the occasion of his departure. The Dalai Lama was very busy receiving guests, both Chinese and foreign, who some to bid him farewell bringing with thema great number of presents

AT GOVERNMENT HOUSE, 1/

On Friday 26th E.E. the Governor and Lady Lugard entertained H.E. The Maharaj Kumar of Sikkim, attended by Hajor O'Connor, to dinner at Government House.

Mas. Noble and Miss Waters, who are on their way to Japan, are at present guests at Govern ment Honge----- ་་་་་ཐོགས་ཐུང་

To-day (Monday) Lady Lugard is giving an "At Home" at Government House,

Yesterday Ladgangard and House Party attended Divine Beat St. John's Cathedral.

FAREWELL LUNCHEON TO

MR. L. R. WILFLET.

Astor House, Shanghai, laat week in honour of A complimentary luncheon was given at the Mr. L. R. Willey by his friends on the eve of his departure for home. The chair was taken by Bishop Graves and among the guests were Sir Pelham Warren, x.C.M.G., H. M. Consul

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THE JAPANESE DIET.

Toro, December 27th. Af the opening of the Dist on Friday the Emperor in his speech from the Throne referred to his peaceful relations with other Powers and alluded to the need for the readjust ment of the finances.

JAPAN CONGRATULATES TURKEY.

TOKYO, December 27th. News has been received in Japan that the members of the Turkish Par- liament had noted with surprise that Japan alone among the great Powers of the world had omitted to send con- gratulations upon the inauguration of the Parliamentary system,

Taking advantage yesterday of the opening of the twenty-fifth session of the Diet the House of Representatives resolved to telegraph their congratula- tions to Turkey.

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The message was sent in French.

[EEUTER'S SERVICE.]

LATER.

CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION3.

well known ringers in the Colony. The | choir consisted of eight ladies and, over A CHRISTMAS IN HONGKONG. deren gentlemen, with the fall orchestra con..

ducted by Maestro Gozzales. The little church, Christmastide in Hongkong passed very in itself beautiful, was magnificent and tastefully quietly. Fortunately the weather was bright decorated with palms and festoons, and the pl and bracing and people took advantage of it to tar, prettily dressed was profusely illuminated enjoy themselves to a large extent out of doors with numerous candles, standing amidst roses There was the naval sport at the Happy Valley and chrysanthemuma while the rich garments of on Saturday afternoon, a two days, cricket the officiating clergy added to a spectacle impos-

atch at the Hongkong Club, as well as othering and attractive.

meetinga.

The event of the season" in the minds

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CHURCH SERVICES.

AT THE SEAMEN'S CHURCH, Never before in its history has the little

of oores of children in the Colony is the church at West Point presented a brighter Christmas tree annually given by Mrs. Watt picture than it did on Christmas day in its and Miss Fairall at "Brasside." It was held | fostival decorations. The font surmounted by a on Boxing Day and the large number of children | graceful palm was decorated with evergreens invited spent a thoroughly happy time, and a ̈and flowers whilst in eximson letters on a white capital assortment of toys was, sumal, dis ground the text Unto us a 80 is born" tributed among them.

encircled it. The pulpit was especially notice. A Christmas tree was also given at the able, so skilfully had the masses of towers been Matilda Hospital,

blended with moss, holly and other greenery. The Isotern, communion rail and the cast end of the church were also very nicely decorated; a number of palms and other graceful plants adding greatly to the effectiveness of the decorations in this part.

music being of the simplest and most congrega- The services were bright and cheerful, tho tional character. The sermon was based upon the well known verse in the book of the prophet Isaiah "Unto us a child is born.” In the after- noon sports were held at Stonecutters Island, but the attendance was not large. At the Kowloon Institute a party sat down to tea at 6.30 and spent the rest of the evening in a very pleasant manner unlading the brig." Another

ST. JOHN'S CATHEDRAL. His Lordship Bishop Lander conducted the morning service at St. John's Cathedral on present. His Lordship based his text on the Christmas day, a crowded songregation being

Afth verse of the ninth chapter of Isaiah, "His narne shall be called wonderful," and remarked that the event people were celebrating on that day had completely changed the history of the world. The speaker dwelt on some of the Creator's wonderful attributes and made a appeal on behalf of the Diocesan Giris Boboo and Orphanage, an institution which refused

neither Edropean nor Eurasian girls on the Deore of fees. His Lordship remarked that this was the birthday, not of a great philosopher, but of our Saviour who loved us unto death. Through ataṛnity we shall never cease to wonday at his wisdom, purity, power and love.

party gathered in the other Institute at Wan- chai and spent the afternoon and evening in a real old-fashioned Christmne way. On Boxing Day there was a tea and entertainment, in the evening.

WANCHAI WESLEYAN CHURCH. The Christmas service was held at 10.15 a.mm. The chapel had been tastefully decorated by the ladies the previous day. The preacher was the Rer. J. A. A. Baker, who chose for his text Matt. II. 2 Where is He that is born king of the

Jews, for we saw his star in the East sid

are come to worship Him." The story of the Magi was one around which had grown much tmdition. In Cologne Cathedral were buried three kings, whose bodies were dug up near Constantinople in the 4th century and deposited

ROMAN CATHOLIC CATHEDEAL THE VENEZUELA TROUBLE.

On Christmas eve, at 10 p.m., divine services commenced in the Cathedral of the Immaculate LONDON, December 23rd.

Conception with Matins, said by the Sanctuary The Bank of Venezuela has telegraphed choir. The service was presided over by the to Berlin and Paris eoncelling President Rt. Rev. Bishop Pozzoni and he was assisted by Castro's unlimited letter of credit. Dr. Jose the whole clergy. At 11.30 a salemu To Dean Paul, the ex-foreign Minister proceeds to

was intoned by the Bishop and responded to by Europe to settle disputes with the Powers. the choir, with organ accompaniment, follow

ing immediately the Pontifical High Midnight Holland hua telegraphed ordering the cessa-Mass, at which Bishop Pozzoni ofliated tion of the naval demonstration.

and was assisted by the Rev. Fr. Gabardi, there. These were supposed to be the Magi. Rev. Fr. Agostini and a sub-deacon. The In contrast with this is the modern tendency Kyrie, Gloria and Credo were sung by the full to speak of the birth stories" os a myth. It is choir of St. Joseph's College, assisted by a few more difficult to explain the story away than local amateurs. The Preface and Pater Noster it is to explain it.

In the text we have the coming of the Gon were sung by the Officiating Prolate. At the Offertory Adeste Fidelis was well sang by the tiles to Christ. That coming is marked by an. heir, as well as the Sanctus, Benedictus and earnest quest after God, which is shown Agnus Dei. The music was well executed under in the distance they cats and the little the conductorship of Mr. O. Baptista. At the knowledge they had to lead them to make such conclusion the Bev. Fr. Agostini sang the Ite journey. They were astrologers who pro- Missa est which was responded to by the choir: bably had seen something manual in the Deo Gratias, and the Bishop imparted the heavens, and connected it with the coming of Apostolis Blessing upon the large congregation Messiah. How different to the earsiest spirit of assembled.

the Magi is the modern spirit! Heaven lies The Catholic Cathedral was especially decorarends in our infancy'; we are brought up ated for the occasion and the altar was with the light of the Gospel all around us; when resplendent with numerous candles, producing we were born 20 centuries of Christianity had an imposing offoot. At the right side of the shapes our environment; the very atmosphere was chancel, a manger was seen representing the Christian. Yet millions of Englishmen would grotte of Bethlehem, in which were the beautiful be making merry, exchanging presents, wishing

The Venezuelan Vice-President Comes has arrested President Castro's brother for leading a conspiracy to assassinate him and seize the Government. President Castrol is charged with complicity, The Vice-President has revoked the decree hampering trade with Caracos, which was the main cause of friction with Holland. This is regarded as the equivalent of a settlement.

The American warships Montana and

Venezuela. South Caroling have sailed, presumably for

LATER,

Venezu,la has resumed friendly relations with Columbia. President Castro, inter- viewed, said he would not hamper the new

It has been declared that disarmament Mr. C. Denby, Consul-General of the United | Government from settling the country images of Our Lord Jesus lying in a cradle, each other a merry Christmas and scarcely

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THE OPIUM COMMISSION.

Losnos, December 23rd. Mr. Mackenzie King, the Canadian delegate to the Shanghai Opium Commission

the Blessed Virgin Mary and Saint Joseph adoring Him and surrounded by the shepherds. The images were perfect and beautiful. The whole service concluded exactly at 1 am.

A solemn high mass was also conducted on. Christmas morning. at B. a'clock by the Bev. Fr. Gabardi. The Cathedral was again, well attended.

age of its incapacity for fighting. Au international agreement against aggrandise. ment is a necessary preliminary stop. with mich an agreement in existence it has been said that were Britain to abolish Coath, Mr. J... H. MeMichael, Mr. C. has arrived in London en route to India, Christanas. Day Service is of recent origin, a

where he will stay as long as pissible on his way to Shanghai to investigate the opium conditions in India,

THE INCREASE OF FRENCH ARTILLERY

LONDON, December 23rd. The French Chamber is debating the Bill for the increase of the artillery. General Picquart declared that it was impossible to remain inferior, as compared with a possible foe, though the French organization was superior to the German...

LATER,

UNION CHURCH.

At Union Church, where the holding of a

good congregation Desembled. The evergreens brightened the church within as the cheering sunshine lightened all without and within. The anthemLet us now go was tenderly rendered by a large choir who also ably led the con gregational singing of the old, old hymns. The Ber. C. H. Hickling spoke of 'Emmanuel' a the hope of the individual, the maker of th Christian home, and the hope for humanity.

ST. ANDREW'S CHURCH, KOWLOON.

thinking why all these celebrations are held--a Christmas without a Christ, The truest joy at Christmas comes to him whose heart is full with gladness because Christ has come.

In this text too we have the manifestation of

Christ to the Gentiles. He was revealed to thea as a child. How suggestive in this of the One who said we could not enter. His Kingdom unless we became az Etke children. Ho

WEB also revealed sea King. He was aking in a higher sense than the Magi then knew, for the real king is he who mbmits himself to the -"eternal laws of humanity," This King is now coming to his

It is this mind that is over the institu-

permeated our domestic and social life, tions of Europe, and His spirit that has

Now wo see a world-wide movement. towaril Christ. The world has “men this star in the East." In West and East, beneath the surface The services at this church on Christmas struggling to express itself is everywhere the Day were conducted by the Bev. A. J. Stevens, pirit of enquiry in England we can discern Major G. M. Evans of the 13th Rajputs read France it is seen in the nation rejecting a the lessons at Morning Prayer, and the Chap-religion that has bound it down hitherto, and in

General, M; Batard, Consul-General for France, States, Mr. F. S. A. Bourne, Asting Judge of H. M. Supreme Court, Mr. D. Luzdale, Chuir man of the Municipal Council, the Bev, C. E. Darwent, Messrs. H. P. Wilkinson, T. Morgan Phillips, J. D. Clark, C. Fink and A. Monestier. The hosts included.—Bishop Gravos, Mr. Je,F. Seaman, Mr. W. L. Merriman, Mr. H. De Gray, Mr. J. A. Thomas, Dr. F. L. Hawke Pott, Dr. F. B. Hinckley, Mr. A. Bassett. Mr.

Baldwin, Mr. J. C. Ferguson, Dr. J. B. Fern its navy and army she would have nothing Rev. F. T. Bryan, Mr. H. O'Brien, air, W. W. to fears no nation would dare interfere Lockwood. Mr. A. S. Fobes, Mr. W. Dorsey with her. As all her ports and all her Mr. Thomas Cobbs, Mr. D. Magrath, MFC. possessions are open to the trade of BiH. Blake, Mr. B. G. Holt, Mr. G. F. Godsey, nations, they would all be interested in their Mr. E. Kompler, Mr. J. Bolomon, and Mr maintenance, and, unflattering though the J. W. Rice. At the close of the luncheon, simile may be, Britain would become the Bishop Graves proposed the health of the guest protégé of the other Powers in much the of the day, wishing him bon voyage. Judge same way as China is. China stands forth Wilfey replied briefly in suitable terms. as an example of the policy indicated, but, of course, her peculiar helplessness does not tend to make the example particularly attractive. Still the principle is there. And when the other powers realised the advant- Trinity Cathedral last week, when Mr. B. for the increase of the artillery.

A brilliant wedding was oslebrated at' Holy Ir is not inopportuns when we are hearing oges gained by Britain they would not be Hooper (son of Sir William Roe and Lady so much about peace to look at the condi- alow to follow on the same path. The Hooper was married to Miss Gladys Mand Wallace, second daughter of Captain and Mrs. tions which may make for, or retard, the proposition is undoubtedly a daring one, and F. H. Wallace, of Shanghai. A large company realisation of that object. Admittedly we can imagine that it will not meet with Exchange was strongly reprecated: and the of guests was present, among whom the Stook fow people desire war. Some there are who anything like general approval. Pride of addition to many carriages and meter cars the may have something to gain by a cassation country, patriotism, jingoism, call the Tantivy coach was related for the cocasion

to carry guests from the Cathedral to the e Bub of the "piping times of peace, but, speaking sentiment what you will, will be opposed sequent reception. The interior of the Cathedral, ation of Bosnia and Herzigovinia. zelent by Sir Paul Chator, Mrs. Proctor, 3x3, of Vistoria Jail was held at the ofloers' mess, generally, people nowadays are to ses to an innovation by which Britannia will particularly the chancel, was very effectively hitherto habenthe the precipicuity or bear the clash of arms between nations no longer rule the waves with her warships, full music of cheir and erguu.. The Rev AJ. Russian views. Russia was unable to agree to and the service was secompanied by divergence of Austro.. Even military men do not look forward with and we would besitate to counsel, an expert Walker officiated to marry the happy pair. The the suggestion that the Conference should pleasure to the outbreak of hostilities which went so hazardous, but the project need not bride, who was given away by her fatlier, was merely contrm any Austro-Turkish agree Christmas service at this church. The Catholic sang Asleep in the deep to the pleasure of

attended by four bridesmaids, the Misses Claude will engage them to the full in their pro-be condemned unconsidered and in a world and Joyce Wallace, Miss Nine Sutherland and sent, and the Conference must define the community at Kowloon undertook the decora- his hearers, Mr Brown following with the comic new situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina. tions and the church presented a pretty appear-songToo-ral-1-00-rel-i-ay," the refrain of fessional duties, while to the civil an the whose wish is peace the way may yet be Miss Hazel Crawford. Mr. S Wheeler soted Austria's new proposal involves considerance. From the entrance door to the altar which was taken up by the audience with much prospect of war is not without dread. In a feund for making it less ricky and Messrs. E. MoGregor, R. L. Fearon, F. L. able inconvenience, but Basara desiring everything had been decorated with bunting rim. Mr. Allen was applauded for his singing Fearon, W. C. Murray, E. B. 8. Jacob, L. E. P. to be conciliatory is not disposed to object evergreens and flowers. The choir accommods of Poor Jehn, while the comic song I'd word, the desire for peace is practically more practicable.

Jones, E. E, Deacon, I. J. C. Anderson, W. E. to it. Wingrove, D. F. Wallace, K. J. MeEden, Edblad End W. G. Pirie.

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HONOKONO, DECEMBER 28TH, 1908.

universal. But while this is an undisputed fact we have the curious spectacle of all the who are to be sent abroad to study for the Navy The students of the Nobles school at Feking

principal countries of the world devoting will be sat to England, Germany and France. their energies to raising larger armies or

We learn that the plague epidemic, at equipping more powerful navies. With all Tongahan, North China, is now practically at the warlike talk and comparisons of fighting an end, only sporadio casos having recently forces, which this occasions, it is difficult to bean reported realise that the raison d'etre of those Luge armies and powerful navies is the mainten- ance of peace. No motives of aggression aggrandiacment are recognised! No! Prace is the ultimate goal. Some people

was impugo these motives, but after all,

A SHANGHAI WEDDING,

HOOPER-WALLACE.

us best man, and there were also thirteen nahera,

it beneath the demands of the Socialists, in

The French Chamber has voted the Billain's sermon was based on the text "God was China It is seen in the desire to understand the

RUSSIA AND AUSTRIA.

LONDON, December 24th, Powers, in which he refers to the Austria u M. Isvolsky has issued a note to the proposal for a preliminary exchange of the views of the Cabinets regarding the annex

STUDENT RIOTS IN PARIS,

The bride was dressed simply, but seganik y in plain clinging white satin, made Dirastoire

LONDON, December 25th, style, with deep tucked yoke ofereḥiffom

There have been riota in Paris, by the and tight sleeves of the same material medical students, who protest against the satin frocks and large white hate. The four little bridesmaids wore plain white

They new examination rules. The Republican carried bouquets of poinsettia, making a Guards charged the rioters, and many were very effective colour scheme of red and white. I injured: Mrs. Crawford's gown was pearl gray, Empire style, and she wore a lovely large white hat trimmed in shaded roads of mauve and purple. The reception after the ceremony in the

Mr. E. A. Carl, Commissioner of Customs at Nowchwang, has been appointed Associate Commissioner with Liu Ju-lin to the Opium Cathedral was held at the residence of Mr. and Conference which is to meet in Shanghai on the Mrs. D. W, Crawford, 11 Biggawei Road, which

"COST OF THE BATTLESHIP CRUISE,

manifest in the Holy fleah" (1 Tim. III, 16). secret of the power of the Christian nations. The offertories at both services were in aid of the Winter Relief Work of the Church Army, and of the work of child-rase known as "Dr. Barnardo's Homes," and $37.65 were contributed to be apportioned between these two worthy carises.

occasion, paims, pet plants and flowers being The church was tastefully decorated for the

Butterworth and Mrs. Watling:

The world has seen. His star and now, like the. Magi, is onquiring where the Christ is. Soon it shall be led to where our intant Redeemer is laid"

WAEDERS SMOKER."-

The annual smoking concert of the würders

Wyndham Street, on Saturday night, was well attended, and, as heretofore, proved a great The Rey Father Spada presited at the success. After an opening overture, Mr. Cocks

BOSARY CHURCH, KOWLOON.

....'--- BT. JOSEPH'S CHURCH.:

tion and the columns were nicely dressed, and like to go halves," sang by Mr. Collier, was well six powerful Kitaon lights were used to illumin- received by those present. Mr. Englefield's ate the surroundings. At midnight on Christ siiiful contribution on the piccolo was much YAN Eve 1888 was celebrated, and the choir | appreciated, and Mr. Brook was deservedly sang the mass of Maestro Carozzi.

applanded for his song "Love me and the world is mine." Later, the same singer earned On Christmas morning at 10 o'clock a solemn another ovation for his singing of “Booked high mass was ooisted by the Eev. Fr. in the cradle of the deep." A pleasing selection.: Agostini Phackzee. The Church was fally by the Royal Marine quintette was followed by occupied, not a seat being left available and Mr. Dehaney's song The Diver," which proved many had to remain standing. Special music an enjoyable item. Mr. Englefold again was produced for this occasion in which some obliged with a whistle solo, the applause which well known local singers assisted the choir followed bearing testimony to its appreciation. One of the most attractive items was the beauti- Mr. Hope proved a skilful exponent of the art

Edith Carvalho and Mr. Chico Silva, both audience with the comic song “So am L” Mr.

LONDON, December 25th. 1st February and MFW Carey, acting was kindly lent for the occasion; and the bride The cost of the cruise of the American Assistant Beyretary to the Inspectorate General, and bridegroom subsequently left for the Tahu battleship £10,000,000, the coal alone faldet lit incarnatus est," sang by Mine of dancing and Mr. Hutchinson delighted the has been appointed Secretary to the Chinese Lake in a houseboat, where the honeymoon will costing £5,000,000.

actions speak louder than words and the Commissioners.

be spent.