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RANDOM REFLECTIONS.

Though comparatively early in the Beason, bathing expeditions are fairly numerous already, and preparations are

SUPREME

COURT.

Saturday, April 20th.

IN BANKLEPTOY JURISDICTION.

DAVIES, K.C.).

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, APRIL 28mm, 1018.

being made for the inauguration of the BEFORE THE CHIBE JUSTION (SIR W. Raza usual parties, which give Blake Pier such En unusually animated appearance in the Bummer evenings.

The good weather has enabled the lawn

tennis tournament in connection with the

DAY OF PRAYER FOR CHINA

In response to the appeal of the Chinese Government, the following prayers were used in the Anglican Churches in the Colony yesterday:

FOR TITE CHINESE GOVERNMENT. [ O Lord, our Governor, Father of all mon manifested in the history of the nations, and Supreme Ruler of all ages, whose will is

now in this time of re-construction. In-

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in its fullness any more than the nominal British Christian does, but on the whole the small Chinese Christian community has gained the respect and confidence of its neighbours, which is a matter of the utmostic - significance and importance. Another encouraging thought is drawn from the heartiness and alacrity with

responded to all over the Christian which this request for prayer has been

COMPANY MEETING.

GREEN ISLAND" CEMENT CO.

The 24th ordinary general meeting of shareholders in the above Company was

held on Saturday at the offices. Dr. J. W. Noble presided, and there were also

and D. W. Craddock (directora), F. present:-Hon Sir Paul Chater, Hon.

Mr. O. H. Boss, Mesars. J. W. C. Bonnar,

Hon Tez, Ho Fook, A. W. Smith, A. A.

COAL MERCHANT'S FAILURE. Po Ki, alias . F. Cooke, carrying on business as a coal merchant at 17, Potti show forth Thy power in the Chinese nation world. It indicates sincere. good will to Howell, G. O. Moxon, R. Hancock, Ng! ger Street, attended for his public exami spire the people with right ideals, and China amongst the other nations, and Thy laws. Direct into the way of Thy truth and ascribed his failure to his having the minds of those that rule and load. Save many diflicultíce. In conclusion the compradore of the Hongkong and Shang-ance and self-seeking. Vouchsafe to bless ho saw one more nail in the coffin of the hai Bank, who absconded.

Hongkong Cricket Club to be well for nation. He put his liabilities at 911300 move them to seek after them according to the sincere desire to see her overcome her Cordeiro, Poon I Cho, Lo Cheung Shui,

warded, and interest is being aroused in

view of the near approach of the contest guaranteed to the extent of 85,000 the late them from pride and projudies, from ignor speaker said that in this day's observance (Secretary).

for the championship, which is rightly regarded as the championship of the Colony. II. Hancock, who has held the honour on three previous occasions, has won his way into the semi-final, but either of the four men who have reached that atage will find a serious proposition when he comes to challenge the present holder, who is going as strong as before.

Old residents in Hongkong will feel features very rapidly. The fate of the

The examination was closed.

DISCHARGED.

their consultations, that all things may ho 50 ordered and settled by thoir: endeavours, upon the best and surest founda- tion, that peace and happiness, truth and justice, religion and piety may be establish E. da Roza, who had been adjudicated ed in China for all generations. And this bankrupt, received his discharge, theo ask through Jesus Christ our Lord Official Receiver stating that debtor had paid 75 per cent. of his liabilities of

$1,900.

GOOD ADVICE.

Lam Kong Ting, a Chinese newspaper

nation. Debtor said he owed $7,000,

Amon.

FOR THE CHINESE FROYLE.

Lord of Heaven and Earth, who hast preserved and multiplied the Chinese people throughout many centuries, and art now directing their hearts towards the fear of Thy grost Name, hear their prayers, forgive their understanding, and bring them to a

our Lord.-Amen.

N. Croncher; and A. T.. Shields

convening the meeting,

The Secretary having read the notice

The CHAIRMAN asid:-Gentlemon :- The report and balance sheet having been in your hands for some days I will, with your permission, take them as read. On the 30th of March of last year the Chair. man in his speech said that a change in the management of the Company was impending and that o Board of Directors would be elected. Since that time new Articles of Association have been pre-

INTIMATIONS

JOHNSTONE'S

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A Really Recherché Whisky.

that the Colony is changing its principal proprietor, attended for his public exami- their sins, cleanse their conscienco, enlighten Cabinet. The motive was sincere and pared and adopted, and the present The best that quality of ingredients Clock Tower has been sealed: the edict for of which $4,000 was mado up of unpaid saving knowledge of their Saviour Christ President Yuan Shih-kai was unconnected Board were appointed directors of the

its demolition has gone forth, and hardly But in addition to a voice was raised. Hongkong losing one of its prominent land features, it is to be deprived of one of its main marine features, as an order has been issued for the abolition of the Tumar, whose white wooden walls have come to be regarded as an integral part of the harbour view. Mr. Churchill, the First Lord of the Admiralty, stated in share the fate of several vessels which Parlinment that the ship would soon have been abolished in the effort to cut

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The Chiness newspaper subscriptions. custom was to pay for newspapers at the ind of a year's delivery.

His Lordship told debtor if he sent for a newspaper from London he had to pay & deposit and advised him in futuro if ho continued in the newspaper business to observe the same rule.

Tho examination was closed.

A STORY OF MISFORTUNE.

A clerk named M. S. Fartean, who attended for public examination, told his Lordship that his bankruptcy had been

FOR THE CHINESE CHURCH.

Grant O Lord, we beseech Thee, that the course of Chine may he se praeenbly ordered and governed that Thy Church in this land may joyfully servo Thee in all golly quiet ness, through Jesus Christ our Lord.--Amen.

ST. JOHN'S CATHEDRAL, At the morning service at St. John's Cathedral the Rev, à, N. Pope (Chaplain of St. Andrew's Church, Kowloon), in the course of his sermon, said that they were confronted with a great and won derful appeal to the Christian Church to They might not be

pray for China.

plausible popular error that the East and the West can never meet; they can meot at the morey coat of Christ, and those who can meet there can ultimately meet any where THE ORIGIN OF THE PROPOSAL

A missionary, actively interested in the appeal for prayer, interviewed by Reuter's representative at Peking, said the idea of united prayer for the Chinese nation

20 Jarnest Chinese China who wa

who is a member of the

true, and had no political significance. with the idea, but on learning it subse Company. This is the first ordinary and age combined with experience quently he expressed his approval. The promoters consider it is merely a recogni- meeting under the new system. The profit tion of the Almighty to control the affairs and loss account shows a credit balance and skill can produce.. of men, in which China has long believed, of 8123,094.53, which, your directors and more especially, in this instance, of suggest, should be dealt with as indicated the influence of the Christian church in in their report. The business of the China for morality and right living, and, also, an expression of sincero desire for Company for the first six months of our better things on the part of some of financial your proceeded in a satisfactory China's leaders, La Chang-hsing, in proposing the day of prayer, said he did and promising manner, when in July Inst held, but quiet, sincere, earnest prayers action of the Kwangtung Government, in not wish great spectacular meetings to be it was confronted with the unwarranted

of Chinese Christians in their Own churches. He hopes now that the world placing a stoppage upon the supplies of will not misunderstand China's appeal, limestone from that province. This step which is a true call to God for help and on the part of a friendly neighbour, so need. To impute political motives is. quite a mistake.

down all employment of personnel in caused by his having paid large sums in smitten with a very passionate love for strength at this time of China's greatest important in its consequences ny almost

vessels or of duties which are not effective for the purposes of war."

***

The Tamer is without doubt no longer effective for purposes of war. Her wooden walls and her high rigging always reminded us of the good old days when the ships of the British Navy were more picturesque than they are to-day, and residents who daily view the harbour will particularly regret the disappearance of this familia land-mark, if I may be allowed to use such a term. People have learned to love the Tamar for itself alone Her beauty of line was appreciated, but why she was so liked was that other ships. might come and might go, but the Tamar was always with us. When the ships of the British Squadron have been in the North there have been during the summer occasions when the receiving ship was the only war vessel in the harbour Aying the Union Jack. The ?'amar has also another

an endeavour to get back his child who had been kidnapped, and by the sickness of his wife. He earned $135 a month and out of this was paying his creditors $40 a month. He liabilities wore $1,697, the creditors being principally Chinese loan

societies.

His Lordship expressed surprise that debtor could keep a wife and three child- ren on $95 a month, and observing that

societies diminished than that debtor's family should starve, reduced the amount to $30 a month, and closed the examine tion.

the Chinese people. They might judge the Chinese nation by a few specimens whom they looked upon typical, but

THE CHINESE CHURCHES IN SHANGHAI.

At a meeting of the Chinese Pastors if they followed the Master Christ Association, held in the Old North Gate they must love the Chineso nation. China Baptist Church, Shanghai, last week, to-day needed money and needed eduesit was decided to hold a mass meeting tions, but she most needed prayer, and if they loved them they must pray for them. THE UNION CHURCH.

to limestone from other sources. Unfor

OBTAINABLE EVERYWHERE.

H. RUTTONJEE & SON,

Wine and Siirit Merchants.

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to jeopardize the very existence of the Company, has received the constant and earnest attention of the management, and the case hus for some time been energeti cally taken in hand by the British Con- Road, on Bunday afternoon at 4 o'clock. British Minister, Sir John Jordan, in the Martyrs' Memorial Hall, Szcehuen sular Authorities in Canton and the The prayer meeting was to be conducted Peking. In the meantime to be able to. by the Rev. Sidney T. H. Tai, of the American Church Mission. Dr. Sun Yat cope with our outstanding contracts, and In the Union Church yesterday the Rev.sen. Mr. Ivan Chen, and Dr. Wu Ting-protect those who are depending upon us fang were expected to be among those on for local supplies, recourse has been had the platform.

Five special prayers were to be offered: For the successful beginning of Parlia-tunately an almost unexampled condi mont, for the appointment of a good tion of the freight market prevails and President, for the right formation of the tonnage Las been and is very difficult to Constitution, for stable Government, and

the Chinese for Christ:"

secure. This important matter is engagZEISS ing the attention of your directors. The demand for toment in our customary markets continues unabated and prices rule higher, which makes it unfortunate that the Company should be subjected to the present unjust embarrassment in 16 Power ............. ....£10,10.0 (new model).............. £10.10.0

ho would rather the profits of the loan. Kirk Macanachie made special refer ence to the subject at both diets of wor ship. In the morning he based his dis- course on the text Isaiah 6, Vii "My house shall be called the house of prayer for all peoples." He said that that day was likely to stand out in the future bistory of the church and might influence not a little the story of the nations. The Further progress Was made in the

The day had been appointed by a ready and ennis tournament on Saturday. following are the results of the matches general consent as a day of prayer in ths Christian churches on behalf of China at the request of certain of China's lead ug statesmen. A short time ago this

THE TENNIS TOURNAMENT.

decided:

1.

In the semi-final of the Doubles Handi. elaim upon our affections. She served a cap. Capt. James and Capt. Crawford useful purpose in warning us of the beat P. F. J. Wodehouse and T. H. approach of typhoons, and her facility King, 8-6, 6-3, and A. N. Joseland and for receiving and displaying other signals. B. Ponman wo, Captain Clarke and

was greatly utilised. It hardly needs to be added that the Tamar will be very much. missed when she is abolished.

The Tamar has been in Hongkong Harbour for about 17 years." On looking up the Directory' and Chronicle, I find the entry in the 1897 edition --" Tamar, receiving ship, 4,050 tons, 2,500 h.p.j Being fitted at Hongkong to replace the | Victor Emanuel as resciving ship.' The Victor Emanuel was a larger ship than her successor, her tonnage being 5.157 tons.

Lieut Beattie.

C. C. Clarke beat. Lieut. Beattie, 8-8, 8-3, in the semi-final of the Class 5 Singles, and J. MacPherson. beat D. E Clark, € 0, 6-1,

In the Class A Singles, A. C.. E. Elbor ough beat Major Hunter, 6-3, 9.7.

TO-NIGHT'S HATCHES.

This evening H. Hancock will oppose Capt. Crawford, and A. N. Joseland will play J. B. Penmau, in the 4th round of the Championship Singles.

In view of what is hoard about the THE TRIAL OF LUNG KWE-SHING. increased cost of living in Hongkong it is interesting to note what was said turing the hearing of an action in the Supreme Court last week.

house accommodation.

It WBS

He as to pay

would have seemed incredible, but to those who see below the surface it would not have appeared so incredible. In the West

recorded.

It was decided that all reference to persons or parties should be strictly elimi- ated by those who offer prayer, the five chief pastors of leading denominations. being chosen for this office. Prayers to he profaced with a short account of interces sion as described in the Old Testament, Arrangements were made to accommodate over 1,000 people in the Hall.

BANQUET TO BRITISH. MINISTER.

ments.

SPEECH BY SIR JOHN JORDAN,

PRISM

BINOCULARS

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AT HOME PRICES:

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*£9.5.0 £6.10.0

6

(large field)... £7.10.0

6

£6.0.0

6

(small model)

£5.18.0

3

£5.8.0

To be Obinined from

Chs. J. Gaupp & Co.,

securing raw material.The case is being pushed with all the energy at the Com pany's command, and it is hoped it will 12 not be long before a rightful, and

8 satisfactory settlement can be arrived at. As many of you will have seen in the we have been ignorant of the real China

The members of the Tientsin branch of Report of the Committee appointed by and of the work and the leaven during the China Association gave a banquet the shareholders to investigate into the years past which have produced such recently in honour of Sir John Jordan, startling results. The appointment of a British Ministes to Peking. Among the working of the Company," and also in day of prayer suggested several points guests ware Sir West Ridgeway, Major- the Statement of the General Managers for remark. The first was that more than General Sir Alfred Turner, Mr. H. E. in reply to that report, in Macao it Fulford, Consul-General at Tientsin, and was suddenly realized in 1908 that there a political revolution had occurred in M. E. C. Wilton, Opium Commissioner. was a shortage of 30,000 tons of line- China, seeing that it was possible that Mr. P. H Kent presided and paid a mon reputed to be earrest Chistians hearty tribute to the work of Sir John stone," the value of which was written Jordan, their Minister and friend." off. We now regret to inform you, that should be in such positions in her govern-

In his reply the British Minister said on clearing up our stocks of stone in ment as to advise an appeal to their that he believed that they stood upon the fellow-believers for a day of prayer. It threshold of great commercial develop Macao and Hok Un a further shortage the has been discovered amounting to 4,600 of The opportunities is not that real Christianity needs official immediate future were most fascinating, tous in blacao and 10,702 tons at Hok patronage, but when official ostracism and he was persuaded that the achieve Un. This is the first time in the history ceases a clear step in advance has to be ments of the past would be greatly exceeded of the Company that the stone heaps have Another significant point is in the future. Ho declared that it was been cleared out, and it has never before.

incumbeat on the British community to remember that every bonefit conferred been feasible to ascertain with exactness the quantities actually on hand. The toss at Hok Un represents 1.4 per cent, on the upon China was a bereft to British trade

actual turnover of the stone. The con- Great things had been achieved by the Chinese in the Tientsin district, and the dition of the plant on the whole has been foreign community was much indebted to well maintained and all repairs and the statesmen who at different times hed renewals have been provided for in work governed that province, and particularlying expences. Four of the Aalborg Kilns to the eminent man who now controlled have been re-lined during the year and all are now in good order. The statutory the destinies of China.

depreciation bas, as usual, been applied to all departments. The Deep Water Bay Works have improved the quality of the goods made there, but there is insuficient. demand to keep the kilns going constantly market can be found for these goods the and scocks accumulate. Unless a greater work can only be continued at a loss, The fleet of tugs and lighters has been kopt in good order. The launch Prudence which the Company sent to Haiphong some years ago and which, failing o buyer had been laid up, was discovered. later to bo in a bad condition, and had THE to be disposed of at a low pries and announced in the report. Before pro necessitated the writing off of $8,013,54 25 posing the adoption of the report and, balanes sheet I will be pleased to answer to the best of my ability any questions You may ask,

According to the latest papers from

that the appeal for Christian prayer is Shanghai considerable difficalty is being made, so far as we hear, without any con experienced in appointing the Special siderable opposition from among the Court for the trial of lung Kwe-shing, leaders or the masses of the Chinese declared by expert witnesses that house described as Head of the Chinese Criminal rents in the Colony had gone up by Investigation Department, who is under people. It is not that all China is to twenty-five per cent and more sine the arrest on a charge of instigating the become Christian straightway. The con Revolution. No wonder the local taipans murder of Mr. Sung Chiso-jeu. It had victions and traditions of hundreds of boun suggested that Dr. Wang Chung-hui, millions of people from time immorial

In conclusion Sir John Jordan said that are so often presented with applications former Minister of Justice, should be for increase of wages when such con- President of the Court, but it is learnt are not to be laid aside in a day, but this was the first occasion of the kind on, But what about the that he will not assume this position. fanaticism would not be what it once was, which he had spoken at such a function ditions prevail.

With the local officinis he is taking a part and neither could ignorance and self sincs his appointment to Leking and be unfortunate European, who has also in the examination of documents, but sufficiency be what they once were amongst added, with feeling, that ho seized the suffered from the general demand for when this is concluded he will withdraw. China's millions when this request is made oxuntrymen, not only in Tientsin, but

opportunity of expressing to his fellow This step he is taking on account of the fact that he recognizes himself a for the prayers of the few until lately throughout China, his deep appreciation fancy figures which makes him feel that partisan, being a member of the Kuomia persecuted and despised A further if their kindness and consideration.

these, he declared, it would he would like to resort to the old tang, and it is understood that be it was suggestion was that the Christian com- Without sibh for him to fulfil his

Ireland when the who suggested that Dr.. Wu Ting-fangmunity of China, small though it be in allotted task. The kindly feelings of hi fashioned way in

might take the position. There is yet, blunderbuss was used.

says the NC Daily News, no finality to proportion to the mans, must have com countrymen had proved a great help and The universal day of prayer for China the discussions and negotiations which mended itself to the mass. People do not support when the pressure of affairs w

have bear in progress over the composi- ask for the prayers of those they do not heavy and work difficult and arduous. is apparently causing much satisfaction tion of the bench.

think well of. It is not that every Chinese He appreciated beyond measure the unfailing symothy they had shown him: among religious and missionary folks,

Christian illustrates the Christian ideal (Lond applause). but the Chinese themselves do not seem. to be greatly concerned over the matter. They view the matter with the same philosophic tolerance which they have displayed to all religious observances of late. In sume of the newspapers published

PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION.

It is reported that the political parties in Parliament have agreed first to draw up the Constitution and then to elect the President. No agreement has been

in the North appear expressions of reached on two other essential questions

The Chiaputang demand that the Presi- disapproval from certain writers, some of them foreign, against the "Govern-dent shall have power to dissolve the ment's open discrimination in favour of Lower House without consulting any one. The Kuomintang, however, insist upon One Christian Minister Christianity," suggests that there are others who believe the President first obtaining the consert in prayer just as much as Christians, such of the Upper House, also that the Cabinet as Confucianists, Buddhists, Taoists, and shall always be a purely party Ministry Mohammedans, and be advocates that the and that only members of the Lower. people professing these religions should House i appointed Ministers. The Chinputang propose to give the President be asked to unite with the Christians in.

a free haud in the appointment of prayer The suggestion seems a sound one.

Ministers, independent of the parties. and it jealousies are to be avoided no action which is likely to arouse ther should be countenanced.

RODERICK RANDOM.

The Upper House shows little willing ness to delay the election of a Speaker until the Lower House has passed the regulations for the election of its Speaker.

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Thera being no questions, The CHAIRMAN proposed the adoption: of the report and accounts.

Mr. G. C. Moxon-After the very clear and plain statement made by the Chair- zian do not think any comment of mino vceded, beyond trusting the Cominang vill presently resume its normal course.. I beg to second the proposal that the Heport and accounts be adopted.

The motion was agreed to.

The retiring directors, the Hou. Sir C. P. Chater and the Hon. Mr. C. H. Ross, sere reclected, on the motion of Mr. Ho Fops, seconded by Mr. HANCOCK,

Messrs. H. O'D, Gourdio and W. H. Potts were re-appointed auditors at a emuneration of 8300 each per annum on the motion of Mr. F. HOWELL, seconded by Mr. No How Tez.

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