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HONGKONG 'UNIVERSITY.

OPENING CEREMONY.

KNIGHTHOOD FOR HON. DR. HO KAI

measure

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, MARCH 12:1, 1912.

Our delight is inex less than with the intellectual training of of: Young China, their students. I will ask your indulgence pressible and is only comparable to that if I speak somewhat frankly on this sub of parents at the sight of their first and new born babe. Our gratitude also knows no bounds, and our thanks are sincere ject since in my view it is by far the most important with which we have to deal. The neglect to recognise its import and cordial. To your Excellency we aro ance has led to disastrous results in other specially grateful for the conception of This the entire scheme and for the great labour Eastern and African countries. University, as I understand, has been attendant on its birth. To the great founded to promote two distinct objects. sympathy and enthusiastic assistance and On the one hand its secular teaching is support of Lady Lugard we are much intended to be eminently practical, in indebted for the actual realization of the To our late. publie spirited order to fit its graduates for spheres of scheme.

Hormusjee Módy, our most grateful utility, whether in Engineering, Medi- citizen, philanthropist and friend, Sir cine, Commerce or Administration. the other hand this secular teaching is to thanks are due for its materialization. conditions of residence, of association, exquisite beauties. To Messrs. Swire and of collateral influence as to ensure & Sons and their allled firms, to B.. that the higher requirements of man's Viceroy Chang Yan Taun, and many other nature are neither neglected nor placed firms and persons, both European and

about to be brought to so successful and (the first being already near completion), the University of Hongkong may. I think fitting a conclusion. I know that I am voicing the feeling of the whole com be said to start on its career in favour munity when I say that if your Excel able circumstances. The Gordon College leney had, in the course of your brilliant &1 Khartoum has, I believe, a smaller career, accomplished no other work than capital fund of £97,000, and £17,000 out of

its annual expenditure of £24,000 is born that which now presents itself as

you by the Government, while the new the fruit of your labours,

of Mohammedan University which it is pro- would have earned Yesterday afternoon the Hongkong success which would entitle you to the posed to found in India looks to a Gov University was opened with simple but plaudits of the thousands who will here- ernment promise of one-fifth of its income. at the result of your It will not, I hope, be long before our appropriate erretoony. The event is one after benefit in which the entire community and in exertions, and I would add that had my income is doubled, as it needs to be, but which many in the neighbouring country father been spared to see this day his we as regala buildings and endowment heart would have rejoiced at this realisa- we may I think feel well satisfied with the interest which was manifested not only tin of his hopes. I trust that the Univer-innustion under which the University is headed by the King Edward VII. by the largu representation of the Earosity may-as I feel sure that it must and inaugurated. Its roll of scholarships is be imported under such safeguards and To Mr. Bryer, we owe its lovely form and

will not only earn itself prosperity, but Scholarships founded by our late heloved also conduce to prosperity imbibe wis King, and I am privileged to announce to who will flock to its doors to it day that His Majesty King George V. has dob from its fouut. I may further state graciously consented to be the Patron of in the background. To all those agencies, Chinese, notably to the three Chinese.

have taken the deepest interest,

Pony itself, but by the thousands which

pean and Chinese residents at the cere- gathered in the vicinity and who lined the approaches to the new seat of learn ing. Fortunately the weather, which was threatening in the carly part of the day, making of a silver model of the Main nerosity of the founders, and I must add

come forward to assist the University to a tribute of appreciation of the work of fulfil its transcendent obligations in this remained fine, and the inauguration was Building of the University which, when

the architect, Mr. Bryer. Not only has most important of all branches of educa corried through under the happiest complete, I would ask your Excellency to

The University, whose com- accept as a souvenir of this opening come his genius created this beautiful pile and tion the authorities of this University Auspices. manding site enables it to be seen from mony, which is, I think, a memorable onefully utilised the cupabilities of a very will, I imagine, always accord it welcome.

now henefaction we are enabled to provide for many parts of the Colony, attracted many

to formally request that your Excellency sonal efforts and organising capacity be lives of many creeds, but I speak not of oyes yesterday, and as the imposing struc ture stood out in all its beauty of outline, will be pleased to declare the buildings has succeeded in completing the work with systems of philosophy, or of creeds.

surprising rapidity. It in two years speak of the controlling force and guiding Pets ExeLLENCY, whose rising was greet almost to the day since we laid the foun principle which ministers, through creeds its almost white exterior glistening in the open. (Applause.) sunshine, hopes and anticipations that its mission would be realised were freely ed with applause, said:-Your Excellen-dation stone, and I sketched to you briefly and systems of philosophy to spiritual may call its christening we are grateful expressed, and it is safe to say that if cies, my Lords Bishops, Ladies and the objects which I believed that the ty

The force of which I speak good wishes have any value the new Gentlemen.-As Governor of this Colony iversity was destined to fulfil. I said that inspires man to a sense of duty, to un- and we are particularly thankful to those educational institution has made a parti- it is my privilege to acknowledge the gift it was intended to enable the richer among swerving integrity and loyalty whether in cularly good start on its career of useful- of those fine, buildings to the community the Chinese to study in the environment the public or private relations of life. nces. Flags fluttered from various points which has just been made by Mr. Nowroof their own country, close to the ancestral is additional to, and greater than, the will, I hope, be of the building, giving outward expres-jee Mody, on behalf of his late father, Sir shrines of their forefathers, and in touch secular and utilitarian education of the worthy christening present for the lovely Bion to the feeling of joyousness with Hormusjee, and. I thank you, sir, for the with their own people instead of becoming class-room.

which the historic event was regarded.

siler model which you propose to present

needs.

To

are hung up yonder, viz., Mr. Loke. Yau, Mr. Chang Pat Sz and Mr. Ng Li Hing, we tender our heartiest thanks for their generous gifts for its future provision and main tenabee. With their truly munificent its present needs including a proper staff Tof principal and assistant nurses.

the many ladies and gentlemen who are attending this function to-day which for their kindly interest and good wishes, among them who are about to assist us It in another function the result of which a most valuable and It is founded generally on habe. It remains for us now to bless it

The preparations for the opening cere-tone and which with the permission of de-naturalised by long residence abroad, religious sanction, and finds its highest with every good wish. May it flourish nony were by no means elaborate, but the Secretary of State 1 shall gratefully a benefit wealth cannot buy. That it in to expression in the noblest of creeds. It is and prosper, grow and develop into man-

accept

Lady Lugard and I will ever value it exceedingly as a memento of the ter of the deepest regret to us all that Sir Horine is not among us to-day, to wit ness the opening of the University in

enable those who have not the means to go abroad for a degree to obtain a first class education at little cost, while its who have ability, to acquire an equal de gree. The passage of time since that date

laid with crimson cloth, had a striking founding of this University. It is a mat scholarships will enable the very poor, bope that it will be pre-eminent in this and proficient knowledge of modern

they were all that were necessary. The grand entrance, the steps of which were array of pot plants, but the chief effect was reserved for the great hall. Here a very fine scheme of decoration had been

an essential part of the environment and atmosphere of any University fit to train ated concato a nation, and I earnestly

a theme, un ve spoke o coozen 5s this, one. If 1 have spoken too long on such

hood, a credit to the place of its birth and to its progenitors: May it become.a most powerful means of spreading a tria

and thus earn for itself the right to the science and erts throughout the Far East,

The Light of the Orient.” (Applause.)

THE ANTHEM.

carried out with flags and banting, palms which he took so keen an interest, and to and the momentous events which have can only remind you that this is the last proud and most appropriate appellation and other pot plants, the whole being present the buildings in whose growth he lately occurred in China, have caused me opportunity afforded me to lay before

wonderfully in harmony with the nature of the occasion. On the dias were placed the Chancellor's chair, and outwards from this were ranged seate for the accom

-mudation of the members of the University laid, and saying that "all must be of the to-day is an event of the greatest histori- if they would avoid those disastrous rc-

those on whom the conduct of this Institu- tion will devolve in the future the supreme importance of this side of educa tion, and to charge them to recognise it sults which have elsewhere attended a higher education, subversive of ancient beliefs, and afforded without regard to spiritual and moral requirements. the students will enter the promised land.

The Authem composed for the occasion was then given.

The words and inusic of the Dedicatory Ode were written and composed at the desire of His Excellency the Governor, the former by Mr. C. Clementi, M.A. We Oxon,) and the latter by Mr. Den- Fuller, F.R.C.O., L.R.A.M. of the oda is that of

ground, while the apse was further emtion of his dreams. Had he lived. I have which its founders have Isid down, open the doors to-day, and before long The notre

lanterns

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THE CEREMONY.

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to hold the views I then expressed with showed so much pride. I recall his spare

ever strengthening conviction. Gentle- ness of bricks and a chaos of rocks and men, I ain profoundly convinced that the figure sitting on this site amid a wilder debris shortly after the foundations were opening of this University in Hongkong "in every detail of construction cal interest and importance in the annals very best Court. Above the seat occupied by the regardless of cost. I can imagine the pride of the Far East. If this University Chancellor was the Latin motto Auspicium with which to-day he would have viewed develops on right lines-as there is every Melioris devi woven in yellow on a green the fruition of his hopes and the realiza- reason to believe it will on the lines reason to believe that the University doubt if there is a man or woman of those bellished by two draped Union Jacks and

underneath. would have still further benefited by a present here to-day who realises to its full Chinese red Streamers of flags were carried across large donation to its Endowment Fund extent the enormous importance of the Thoy will pass, as we all must pass in the epitbalamiom" of Catullus. Tot opening a new chapter in our history, music is scored for chorus, double quartet the celling, and the electric chandliers on this opening day. He oftan expressed task to which we are putting our hands, between Mt. Ebal and Mt. Gerizim, and and military.band. The work opens with wore beautifully draped, the whole effect to me his great desire that I should pre- or the far-reaching effect it may and will I am sure that 1 carry with me the senti. a powerful passage (the principal motif)

side at the opening ceremony, and I take have on the future of China, and on the especial pleasure in fulfilling his wish. relations between the East and the Westment of all present to-day when I express given out on the bram; a repetition of the particularly between Great Britain and the fervent hope that the Eastern students motif is then heard in a different key by Hardly second to Sir Rormusjee Mody crowds were seen wending their way up among those who made the founding of the Chinese nation. The graduates of this who in the future will imbibe Western the full band. the steep approach and by the time the this University possible, was Mr. J. Scott, University will go forth into China with learning here, may escape the curse of soft wood wind introducing the principal gubernatorial party had arrived the the senior partner of John Swire & standards of life, with Conception with those who ignore, and reap, the fall bless motif of the quartet, which is repeated in WATCH MAKERS,

these who recognise and respect the various keys, the principal motif of the whole work is then worked contrapuntal- accommodation of the hall was taxed Sous. I am most glad that we have with duty, with characters and ideals formed ing

The band of the us to-day one of the partners, who bears during their training within these walls higher laws which regulate the destinyly against this subsidiary motif, the whole

of man. (Loud applause.) almost to its limit. K.O.V.L.I. and the Cathedral Choir were a name which will always be honoured in and the affiliated hostels. Just as they For although Bir will speak English, ac they will reflect the

Mr. G. W. SWIRE said-Your Excel-working up to a powerful climax introdue

ing the unaccompanied chorus singing the acconiinodated in the gallory and prior to his University. the arrival of His Excellency the band Hormusjee had offered to erect the build training received here from a British leney, Ladies and Gentlemen,I must words Finis hic operum to the prin ings, the project still seemed to be impos- staff. China will no doubt have Univer. thank your Excellency very sincerely for cipal motif. A short exposition finishing. discoursed pleasing selections.

compt un time H. E. the Governor, who sible of realization. Prudence compelled sities of her own, but we are first in the the kind words you have said about Alfred with a broad unison passage for chorus to was accompanied by H.E. the Governor us to decide that it would be an act of field, and this University will grow under Helt & Co, and my firm; and, say how glad the accompaniment of the full band brings I am to heat the opening of this Univer the first section of the work to a close. of Macao, the Bishop of Macao, and folly to build antil we could be assured of the free institutions of the British fin sity I must confess that I do not think The next section has been scored for soft | others, entered the hall, his entrance an Endowment Fund of approximately a synchronising with the playing of the million dollars. It appeared so impos enjoying the benefit of association with

position and influence will be established, the praise as you bave ascribed to us, Masters Martin and Hurle, Mrs. T. L. National Anthem. The gathering receivsible to obtain such a sum that the scheme the Universities of Great Britain. Its we are entitled to such a large share of wood wind and a double quartet of voices Microscopes and Optical Goods Nie Excellency standing, and while he seemed likely to be strangled at its very it will set a standard untouched as yet seeing that we are only a part of the for- Perkins, Messrs. J. H. White, R. Peyton- Chinese, the success is due, I hardly Emmett). A soft interlude introduces took his sent in the Chancellor's chair the barth, till Mr. Scott informed us that

er members of the court took their wire & Sons and their allied firms, the any institution in China, and it may eign community to whom, with the Griffin, H. T. Best. W. Crispin, and E.

Taikoo Sugar and the Ocenti Steamship in its turn assist and guide the newer

be expected of us, considering our long two middle stanzas of the Ode with here places on the dias,

Seated on His Excellency's right hand Companies had decided to give between institutions. While our University will think we have done any more than should the unaccompanied voices who sing the was Mr. J. H. Mody, and on his left was them the magnificent sum of £40,000. It enable the boys of our own schools to com-

was this gift, and this alone, which clothed plete their education, it will also welcome connection with our friends the Chinese, and there soft obligato accompaniment. Mr. G. W. Bwire. The others occupying Six Hormusice's dream with the sembl-all, whether from China, from the Straits and we are naturally anxious to do any This section of the work has been set in or other British Colonies, or from the thing to enhance the prestige of England"mode antico" and is a very great con- The concluding seats on the platform were Bishop Banis-

practical

Colonies of other Powers. Of our own and an English Colony. (Applause.) It trast to the massive broad scoring of the AGENCIES: ter, Bishop Pozzoni, H.E. Major General Ace and possibility of reality, and made Anderson, Sir Francis Piggott (Chief But the amount still needed to comboys many will no doubt occupy high and only remains for me to express my sincere first and last choruses. Justice), Sir Paul Chater CM.G. Hon piete the minimum endowment which both responsible positions in China, Indeed, hope and firms expectation that the Hong chorus opens with a short prelude for Dr. Ho Kai, O.M.G. Bon. Mr. W these founders had laid down as a condi. to-day we claim many of the men who kong University, and all who are educated band alone followed by the unaccompani (Apostia" to the principal motif which now Me Chan Chick Yu, Hon. Mr. Won precedent to their gifts, was so large stand foremost in the van of progress and in it, will have great success in the future, ed full chorus singing the words "Pandite makes its appearance for the last time. Tak, O.M:G., Mr. Uhatig King Yu,

as to be unattainable had it not been for reform in that country as alumni of our and will prosper in every way.

HIS EXCELLENov-Mr. Swire has for- A broad diatonic unisor passage for the the enthusiasm and ceaseless energy dis- schools. But they completed their educa plause.), Chatham, O.M.G., Hon. Mr. E. A

Diake Mr. Lau Chu Pak, played by the Chinese gentlemen of the tion elsewhere at the period in a young

В very important voices accompanied by some very chroma M.G. Hewitt, Mr. Ng Ilon Taz Hon. Mr. C. Colony, Foren.ost among them was Drman's life which counts most in the forma gotten to

These Amens forio Ross, Mr. C. Montagne Ede. Mr Nilo Kai, whose efforts to explain to hition of his character. In the future this announcement, which I expected him to tic harmonies in the band parts leads up

will not be so. Was ever auch an oppor-make, that the subscription given by his to the final Amens. Stabl, Hon. Mr. E. Osborne, Hon. Mr. E countrymen the benefits which would at

firm will be dated as from to-day. (Apa thrilling climax, for it is only here that the full band and chorus appear together. Hallifax, Mr. Marray Stewart, Me from this University were ceaseless tunity afforded to any nation as this com

The authem was very finely rendered, Chan Siu Kes, Mr. Chiu Yu Tin, Hon. and untiring His long public service, as paratively small Colony has, and which plause.)

Hon. Dr. Ho KAI-Your Excellency, un- Mr. Follock, K.C., Hon. Mr. F. C. Bade a member of Council for 22 years and of the foresight and neumen of its citizens ley, Hon. Mr. Rees Davies, E., Mt. Eumerable Boards and Commissions, have enabled it to grasp ! Look round the luckily for me, Sir, you have launched and it raust he said no less of the music Sheilim, Dr. Jordan, Rev. T. W Pearce, and as confidential adviser in Chinese Colonies of Great Britain are, of any against, me a torpedo, a bombshell, that than of the Ode that it was worthy of a -Dr. Clark, and Mr. J. R. Wood, Registrar affairs to successive Governors, entities and every other nation is there any am afraid has scattered my speech great occasion. Mr Fuller cor ducted both!-

The chorus was supplied by the Chair of the University

which has assumed so great a task? When to the four winds. However, luckily for the band and the chorus. Among others noticed were. H. E

the historian of the next century reviews me I prepared a copy of my speech for of St. John's Cathedral aided by a few members of the Philharmonic Society, Senhor Machado, Governor of Macao, His

the progress of the Eastern world it may the Press, and I have got a copy here. Lordship the Bishop of Macao, Hon Mr.

be that he shall point to this Colony of (Laughter.). But before I refer to it, I The Band was that of the 1st K.O.Y.L.I.

wish first of all to ask your Excellency The work was scored for military band Claud Bavern, Colonel Irvin, Colonel

Hongkong-a more speck on the mapas

to convey my most loyal and respectful Hamilton, Colonel St. John, Dr. services, as well as of his work, for the the centre from which emanated an in- Voretzsch Consul General for Germany, University, His Majesty has to-day been fluence which profoundly affected a nation thanks to His Majesty, who has sought meander Mr. Fuller's direction by Band- Dr. vonWiser, Consul General for Austro- graciously pleased to confer the honour of numbering one-fourth of the population oni to bestow the high distinction of waster Moss. The words of the Öde are: Hungary, Mr. Imai, Consul General for a Knighthood upon him. (Loud and con- of the world. When the petty questions knighthood upon me. Sir, you have re Japan, Mr. J. J. Leiria, Consul General tinuous applause.) I congratulate him, which necessarily occupy our time and ferred very kindly to the long services I for Portugal, Chevalier Volpicelli, Consul and through him the Chinese community. thoughts in the busy curriculum of the may have been able to render to the General for Italy, Mr. F. Janssens, Consal Inspired by the exertions and the genero- work are swept into oblivion, when Colony, but you, Sic, have exaggerated I may now say publicly for Belguim, Mr. J. M. Macedo, Consulaity of the Chinese of Hongkong, the Gov-

new objects of interest arise for a new these services.: for Peru, Mr. E L. Hurtado, Consul for crament of Peking and at Canton in the generation, this building shall stand, and that these services could not have been Panama, Dr Fitzwilliama Dr. way, while Mr. Ng Li Hing, Me Chang

whom Wore Allan (both of

their Tot Sze and later Mr. Loke Yew of the its purpose has a boundless horizon and successful hall I not been supported most. robes), Dr. J. H. Sanders, Commander Straits each gave sums of $20,000 and is founded on motives and principles lovelly by my colleagues in

The British firma in the which neither pass nor die. My own time Council and also by the leading Beckwith, Pastor Genahr, Brother Chris upwards.

accept the tian, Dr. Forsyth, Rev-C-H. Hickling Colony, in response to the appeal of our here, to my deep and sincere regret, has Chinese gentlemen of the Mr. T. Dealy. Rev. C. Bone. Messr Treasurer, Sir Paul Chater, to whom the now drawn to its close and there is (Applause.)⠀⠀⠀ While Clementi, A. H. Ough, J. H. Kemp, F. B. University is much indebted, gave most nothing which causes me deeper regret in honour which His Majesty has been- L. Bowley, F. Browne, A. H. Harris, Mr. generously, and Chinese not only in Chian leaving Hongkong than that I am not pleased to confer upon me 1 accept it not Justice. Gompertz, Messrs. R. A. Belilios but in all parts of the world added their permitted to stay long enough to see the so much as a recognition of my own D. Melbourne, E A. Irving, C. G. subscriptions. The names of the principal doors of this University thrown open to abilities or services but as a compliment Alabaster, C. A. Tomes, Findlay Smith Chinese donors appear the Founders its students, and to have devoted such and an expression of His Majesty's good. and a large number of other prominent Tablet which faces the main entrance thought and effort as in me lies to further will to the whole Chinese community of European and Chinose residents, includ Our funds now total the large sum of ing, the objects it has in view. But we Hongkong. (Applause.) I thank you, og many ladies.

$1,447,000. From this we have to pay for learn as we pass through life not to place Sir, for the share which you must have Mr. N. H. N. Mony said-Your Ex-fittings and equipment, and to loan & sum an undue value on the possible results of taken in having brought my services to cellency. It is with feelings of the utmost for the erection of students' quarters, but our personal efforts. I know that my the notice of His Majesty, You, Sir, have successor will as Chancellor devote him ascribed to me too much credit. I am pleasure and pride that I proceed to per- we hope that if the fate and bazaar which form the duty which devolves upon me of are opened to-day is the great success self to making the University a success, supported by a subscription committee formally in the name of my late father which we anticipate (and which we and know that the Court and Council will consisting of 100 leading Chinese gentle- presenting this University building to the earnestly hope that you will ensure its build truly on the foundations which they men of this Colony, and it is mostly by community, and requesting that you, Sir, being) that our income next year, when themselves have laid so well. For my part their untiring efforts that I have been may he pleased to declare the same open, the University is in full operation, will be I shall look back with pride to having able to secure so great success in obtain and, on behalf of my mother, I also desire not less than £9,000 or $100,000.

The been the first Chancellor, and any sering subscriptions for the University. And vices I may be able to render, though now, Sir, perhaps you will permit me to express her regret that, through ill generous Government subscription health, she is unable to be present this $14,000 which the Colony, by the voice of absent, will always be at its disposal. 1 to deliver what I intended to be my day. It is entirely due to your Excel its Un-official representatives on the shall watch its career with the deepest original speech. I am asked to make a lency's unflagging real and devoted Legislative Council, proposes to grant an and strongest interest, and I am con- few remarks on behalf of the Chinese, energy this University stands to-day as nually as a Regius foundation, does not vinced that it will be one of success beyond On such an unprecedented and joyous Lo! The fear of God that is science! anything you dream of to-day. I speak occasion I can give atterance to nothing whoso abstains from evil, he is wise.* an accomplished fact. Excellency's efforts-beside which those of tion to our total income, the bulk of w

Fling open the gates. Now we give my 1ste father are small indeed-the has been raised by voluntary subscription. few things that I desire more earnestly gratitude and thanksgiving. It is not vigour in this duty! whole project must have failed. It is, With an income of £9,000, and no debt of than the success of the Hongkong Univer possible to do anything else at a time

new light of wisdom over shine out from therefore, with the more beartfelt gratiany kind for its splendid buildings, toge sity. And not only of the University, but when we behold the completion and open thanks to God. By God's grace may the tude that I desire to express to your Ex ther with the voluntary assistance of the of its Hostels. A University is necessarily ing of this great institution of learning

AMEN. cellency the satisfaction which my mother hostels which the Church Missionary secular-its very name implies it but the which promises to bring untold blessing the East and family feel on this auspicious occa Society, and the London Missionary history of the greatest Universities shows and benefit to thousands of young men, us that their success has been invariably eye and young women too mayhap, of all sion when the work, so nobly undertaken Society and I believe also the Roman Catholic Mission, propose to establish

associated with the moral and ethical no nationalities, and particularly the youths. by your Excellency and my father, is

and

him to be considered as the leading re presentative of the Chinese Community n this Colony. I am glad that I am autho- rised by the Secretary of State to un- nounce that in recognition of hie public

the

Colony.

Finis hic operam! Domus

Stat potens Academiae, Unde ab occidais recens Ampliore fluet plagis-

Mox doctrina meatu.

Fons ubi est sapientiae?

Et, scientia, qua lates! Pontus has negat in suis Subditos latebris, negat

Ha se Terra tenere.

En-Dei reverentia

Haec scientia! Qui muális Abstinet, sapit Hoo diu Munere assidue valentern

Exercete inventam!

Pandite

ostia! Iam Deo Gratias agimus. Dei Semper auxilio novum Splendeat sapientiae

Lumen ex Oriente!

(Translation.) Here end our labour Strong stand:

"AMEN

the buildings of the University, whence. modern learning soon will flow from Western lands in more ample course.

and The

Where is the fountain of wisdom how, O science, art thon hidden? Saa denies that these are concealed in his hiding places and the Earth denies that she contains them.

Without your 1 therefore bear, say preponderant no idle words when I say that there are but words of intense joy and gladness, of Long and earnestly may ye train youth's

CI. Job xxviii, 12, 14, 20, 29, (Continued on page 5.)

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eye comfort, Try a pair of TORICS, The deep inner curva conforms to the plural motions of your eye. Their advantage is particularly noticeable to players of tennis, golf, cricket, and billiards, Made in clear gles and tinted shadce.

@LARK

OPTICIANS

ARK & Co. YORK BLOGS, CHATER RD

SCIENTIFIC

HONGKONG