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TELEGRAMS.

(THROUGH BAUTER'S AGENCY.]

RANDOM REFLECTIONS.

It was rather a humorous suggestion on thio part of His Excellency the Governor

THE GERMAN ROYAL WEDDING. that he had taken to lawn tennis and golf

A BRILLIANT EVENT.

because the burden of years was making it inexpedient for him to continue the LONDON, May 25th.

more strenuous exercises of earlier daya. The marriage was celebrated on Satur-

His Excellency cannot be feeling to very day afternoon, in fire weather. The Pro-ald or he might have tried lawn bowls ceesien was a very brilliant one, being headed by the bridal pair, followed by the Emperor and the Duchess of Camber- land, the Empress and the Duke of Cum berland, the Tear and Queen Mary,

King George and the Crown Princess of Gormany, and other Royalties. The

procession was through the Castle to the Chapel, which was filled by a distinguished company, including diplomats. The Court Chaplain performed the ceremony,

irestend of lawn tennis."

The correspondence which has appeared in the Daily Press during the past week relating to the demolition, of the Clock

Tower embodied suggestions which are worth consideration by the Government. Mr. Shelton Hooper's suggestion, that a small "island" should be formed on the present site of the Tower, seems a very useful one in the interests of the regula. tion of traffic, while the further suggestion

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY MAY 26th, 1913,

EMPIRE DAY.

RELIGIOUS SERVICES IN HONG- KONG.

THE TOMAN CATHOLIC SERVICE.

be "I servo. That was the motto of the mont:"Responsibility, daty, sympathy, highest mubject of the King. The only self-sacrifice. To understand the true people who would be able to maintain the meaning of this celebration I will ask you, British Empire wore those who were will-fenildren, who are apoken to at home in ing to obey. It was not what they wanted the English language, to fancy that your to do that they should do, but what they parents say to you :-"Our fathers have were told, and in conclusion he naked built this great Empire, with the par- the children to say after him, "I will mission of God. It was extended to its serve God and I will obey God."

present wonderful size by a noble and The National Anthen concluded the admirable Quoon-Victoria the Good- service.

who stood & living exaiople of all domestic and social virtues. Our Empire Day is Victoria's Day. It was honoured by her worthy son, Edward the Bevonth, the Peace-Maker. It is now wisely ruled by the grandson of Victoria, His Most Gracious Majesty George the Fifth, our beloved King-Emperor. We are proud of it; we thank God for it; and we contribute towards its maintenance, with the help of God, by our spontaneous and healthy allegiance to the Sovereign whom God has invested with supreme authority over us. When you are grown up, it will be your good fortune and your sacred duty to

over 1,300.

Empire Day was loyally observed in the Colony on Saturday. Although the majority of the basincas establishments did not close their shops, the day was declared a public holiday and was observed as such by the Colonia Govern- mant services. A few British ships in the Harbour displayed brunting and

The Cathedral of the Immaculate Con several German ships were dressed inception in Glenesly was effectively honour of the royal wedding in Berlin. decorated with flowers, palms, and ferns, The Imperal Government establishments, and the number of children attending was as usual, took no netice of Empire Day.

The Mabs was sung by the Special services were held at St. John's Rev. Father do Maria, and he had the Cathedral and at the Roman Catholic assistance of the Cathedral clergy, the Cathedral, each being largely attended, choral parts being taken by the choir of childson being present from practically St. Joseph's College. The following every school in the Colony.

schools were represented --Army Schep of Hongkong and Kowloon, St. Joseph's English College, Italian Convent, French Convent, English School for Portuguese,

Mary's School (Kowloon), Mosque June. tion School, St. Lewis' Industrial School (West Point). Yaumati Chinese School. Hunghom Chinese School, and Shaukiwan

which was followed by a congratulatory that a tablet should be put thero-on. 9 Major-General Anderson attended. The Bt. Francis School (Wanchai),

reception and a State kanquet.

The wedding created great public

interest, and the vicinity of the Palace was packed all day with an enthusiastic crowd. Waves of cheering marked the passage of the automobiles bringing the Royalties to and fro.

The weather was cool, but overcast. GATHERING OF MONARCHS IN

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do all that may lie in your power towards the continuation and development of the great ama and prosperity of the British The best that quality of ingredients Empire," Rejoice, therefore, my dear children, in this auspicious day; enjoy and age combined with experience

AT BT. JDEN'S CATHEDRAL At tho service in the Protestant Cathedral, H.E. the Governor and H.E.

lamp post, perhaps recording that the Rev. A. D. Stewart conducted the service "island" marks the site of the old Clock a band of the D.C.L.I., and a choir of Tower, ments, in some degree, the senti-soldiers, leading the musical portion of mental objections to its removal. Mr the service. The Ror. J. Kirk Maconachio, Henry Humphreys, in suggesting the Pastor of Union Church, read the lesson removal of the big trees in Pedder Street, has ventilated in idea which many people, interesting address, the

In the course of an appropriate and I think, will endorse. Mr. Humphrey VICTORIA (Dr. LANDER), said he would tell says they are out of place in crowded those present of a story he had read himself., of the Ariny School, Mrs. Cordeiro, or feeling hearts:-"God bless the King- thoroughfares and shopland. I have often had occasion to regard these particular trees as positively dangerous now that the vehicular traffic in this street has be

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Among others present were:-Mr. T. K. Dealy, headmaster of Queen's College, Mr. de Martin; Mrs. Bird, headmistress

of the Girls' High School. the Portugnese School, and Mrs. Lamb,

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your amusements and sports; sing the praises of the benign rule under which and skill can produce. it is your happiness to live. Shout with your fall silvery voices and from your Emperor and grant him a long and prosperous reign! In the meantime, I wish to impress on your minds that rejoicing, sporting an feasting are by no

great men, handsome and brave, and some A long time ago there were some very good women, and God gave these people The Right Rev. BISHOP POZZONI address a tract of land; it did not matter where cd the children. He said:-Prompted, no come so considerable. The reasons which it was filled with very long grass and in doubt, by his truly Imperialistic spirit means the essential elements of this

Tower apply equally to the trees, especial and all kinds of big beasts and reptiles. the wish that I should hold this year a-feelings and to draw your attention to a have dictated the removal of the Clock it were lions, tigers and big serpents His Excellency the Governor expressed / festivity. I wish to stir you to nobler

ly now that a macadamised stand for And so these brave men and good women service, similar to those of the past two twofold duty which devolves, upon you. message from Berlin says King chairs and ricshas has been laid down had to work very hard, in order to make years, ci Empire Day Cheerfully do rflu the first place, you ought to thank God

the centre of the thoroughfare, compelling velnicles to keep closer to the trece. Most their land habitable. They cleared the comply with that wish. This is the second for the choice blessings He is bestowed as well as Dr. Bethmann von Hollweg

grass of lious and tigers and after a time time that I feel the pleasure of meeting the noble English nation and on all made it into a beautiful country. Then you and addressing you here in this the peoples who are enjoying peace and (German Chancellor), Herr von Jagow disappearance of the clock itself, and will they looked round and saw that the people | House of the Lord, on the occasion of comfort. under the British rule. At tho

hope that it may not be long before the in the neighbouring countries were cruel, these solemn and reminiscent proceedings, same time, you ought to beseech Him to : Government provides a public clock some and made their children slaves, and the I am happy and feel thankful to God to continue His blessing on your flag and

George and Queen Mary lunched at the British Embassy, all the diplomatists,

(Foreign Minister) and other distia guished personages being present.

The Kaiser and the Czar motored te.

of us share K.A.M.'s" lament over the

where in the centre of the town.

Charlottenburg and had lunch with theIt will be remembered that there is a

ficers of the Alexander Regiment.

Subsequently the Czar gave an audience to Bothmann Hollweg

All Their Majesties were present at a gala performance of the opera "Lehen-

grin,"

pedestal for a clock tower on the Post Office Building, but the erection of the tower and the installation of a clock was not proceeded with on account of the great cost. It may be that the Governmont con-. template the provision of this feature in

brave men and good women fought these people and delivered the slaves and made them very happy. Then they improved the land, put roads across it, built rail- ways, lighted it with electric light, built beautiful cities and beautiful churches; they educated the people and made them very happy. There came a time when the brave men and good wonto get very old

this opera being the choice the future, but I doubt if it will be worth and it became the time for them to die.

of Prinnes Victoria Louise, the bride, who, with the bridegroom, occupied the place of honour in the Royal Box.

Before they died they thanked God for giving them a beautiful life to live and they-charged theis uhildren not to live for

think that there are congregated to-day in this our Catholic Cathedral children representing so many different races in the world and nearly all of whom are instructed in our schools, which owe their beginning in the first years of the reign of a British Sovereign, whose glorious memory wo keep green with each rotarn- ing year on "Victoria Day.

Wo read in the Holy Gospel that Jesus, our Saviour, had a most tender love for children. He welcomed them su gently eo fondly! And He

and blessed them e

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Hie mercy on your brother-citizens throughout the length and breath of thin Empire. And what you do this day in the presence of the public, do not forget to do avery day when you kneel down for your morning and night prayers. Your second duty is to try and fit yourselves, during your school-going days, for a worthy and useful life hereafter. It is a ZEISS

| proverb:---" A young man uccording to his way, even when he is old, will not depart from it. (Pro. XXII. 8.) Now You are laying the foundation for your

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"Huge crowdo wait outside the Gustle, I would be unnecessary to have these dupli themselves but to do "good to the whole insisted that they should always have free on which depends your future behaviour 16 Power

the Crown Prince's Palace, and the British and Russian Embassies wherever There is a chance of seeing King George and Queen Mary and the Tear. The

the money.

Such a timepiece would practically be seen from the harbour only, and as a clock tower and aleck are fe tures of the Kowloon Railway Station it cated on the Victoria side of the har- bour. It has been suggested that a public clock might be placed above the entrance to the public offices in the Post Office building. Such a site would be central

world. The children did their best, but were not so great as their parents. And the time came when they, too, had to die and they charged their children to be brave and take charge of the land. Bat

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access to Him. Hence it was always and everywhere recognised as feeling and belief that children deservo peculiar respect and sympathy, and that Frienti. No one, indeed, is more beloved Breat is their merit before their Divine

and righteous child who fears God, listens

future life, this is a most important work

and your sceial usefulness. Attend to it. Work while you work, play while you play To he happy in the world, that is the way,

Be men already, by lofty thoughts,

hawkers do a thriving trade in little i and mest the needs of those who miss, the the children said, "We don't like works by God and by met than a well-behaved social education; follow in their footsteps German. flags bearing portraits of the these warm days, as men in their anxiety smoking cigarettes, going to picture shows the Church of God, loves, reveres and to virtue, duty, self-sacrifice, honour and

bride and bridegroom, some trying their luck with Union Jacks.

life Listen to your teachers: they impart to you the principles of the best sound and generous ains, and a spotless

Clock Tower. Certainly such needs exist we like pleasure." The men spent their

by their examples, they show you the way tine shouting at football matckes,

Avoid whatever is untrue, loyalty. and the like. They did not mind very obeys his parents and keeps away from the unbecoming or mean. Be fair in all your much what became of the land so long as patha of evil. The celebration of this day, dealings with your companions, and they could lie abed in the mornings.

in which you take such a leading part,respect each other in all the details of your everyday life. Fear God, and keep What happened? The lions and tigers is really an echo of the general Christ an is commandments: for this is all man." came back again and killed many of the feeling and belief I have mentioned to (Eccles. x. 13.) This I esteem to be the people who were not strong enough to you just now. There is great rejoicing best Charter for a British subject of your g. You are willing to always remember fight them and the slaves were taken back today in all parts of the civilized world; his Charter, are you not? If you remenu- gain and, worst of all, there came a time this is a memorable day for all those whober it and keep it conscientiously, you will

to reduce their apparel to the minimum have so few pockets that they cannot even Those who wear the carry watches. wrist watch dispense with it, too, the days, as the sensation of clammy on the skin is unpleasant.”

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King George, in the morning, examined the wedding gifts at the Castle, after wards. receiving at the British Embassy a deputation from the British Colony, who read a loyal address to His Majesty. The King, in reply, said:By fostering have appeared in the Daily Press during and maintaining kindly relations and a the week reminds me also of the pointed is the good of létting thoso Inzy, good-for progress which is to be found nowhere so

good understanding between yourselves and the people of your adopted home, you are helping to ensure the peace of the world, the preserration of whichs is my fervent desire, as it was the chief aim of

my dear father.

King George on Friday inspected his Regiment, the 1st Dragoon Guards at Tempelhoferfeld. Slam fighting woa arranged, and was followed by the usual evolutions. His Majesty expressed to the Commander his lively satisfaction with the soldiers' fine appearance, and smart Yuanceuvring.

The Tear presented Dr. Bethmann you Hollweg with a silver casket, set with precious stones, and King George con ferred on the Chancellor the Grand Cross

of the Victorian Order.

King George bestowed the Grand Cross of the Victorian Order on the Foreign Secretary, Herr von Jagow, and the German Ambassador to London.

-The Tsar also conferred the Alexander Nevsky Order on Herr vou Jagow." ANOTHER STEAMER BLOWN UP

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LONDON, May 25th.

A telegram from Constantinople say that the steamer Nevada, flying the American flag, but owned by 2 Turkish

The above reference to letters which

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when the people all round said, What

breathe that air of security, liberty and

pure and wholesome as under the glorious Manila Steamship Company, or the nothing people live in the land? We will British flag, within the British Empire, Philippines Steamship Company, as it take it from them." They fought them, is now called, a letter which asked a took away the land, and said, "You would the greatest the world ever saw or is likely number of very suggestive questions in not work for yourselves, but shall work to see at any future time. I think I dicating want of confidence in the manage for others." They put chains about their should again tell you that those who first ment. Surely the Articles of Association necks and made them slaves, and made thought of the beautiful and loyal idea of an Empire Day intended that it' provide for a surer means of removing them work and work and work; and that should be celebrated prominently by

than writing anonymous was what breame of their land. That was grievances

These serve to a story he had read, but it was not true children, and especially by school-going letters to the papers. stimulate interest in the subject, no yet, and Empire Day was to prevent it children. The Earl of Meath, who works so untiringly to keep the happy iden doubt, but the disinterested reader asks being true. Their parents were brave and. Haven't these shareholders, who appear good people, to whom God gave a beautiful always before the people throughout the to have a substantial grievance, sufficient Empire, who literated slaves and taught length and breadth of the British Empire, courage to demand an extraordinary people so much good. But if they were only the other day reminded us, in the general meeting of shareholders to discuss like the children in his story that was columns of the newspapers published in it and to decide upon such action as the what would happen to them and what Hongkong, that the day should be kept would happen to the British Empire. by all children whatever their race and circumstances may seem to warrant

Empire Day was to teach them to thank creed. I see in front of me children of It seems curions that Empire Day God for their land and that they had a purely British parentage, and I sells should be more enthusiastically celebrated duty to Him to serve Him. They thanked seated at the benches children of other in the self-governing Colonies than any-God for the great Queen Victoria and for nationalities, but who, none the lesa, where else in the Empire Canada and the brave men and good women who had observe this day with the spirit that is Australia and New Zealand observe the day in a manner that deepens the In-crificed themselves. Their motty should taught in the watch-worde of the move- perial sentiment among old and young, but in the Homeland the people have not yet awakened to the advisability of link- ing themselves up with the other parts of the King's dominions in celebrating the one flag, one empire" idea, though judging from Reuter's telegrams the day has been observed at Home this time on a Apart bigger scale than ever before.

from the addresses delivered to the children in church, Hongkong is lacking. in this respect also, though it has to be hdmitted that the Imperial sentiment. is much more in evidence on the King's birthday, when the populace turn out to see the parade of troops and feel that firm, struck a mine in the Gulf of they are proud to belong to the Empire Smyrna Eighty of the 200 passengers whose emblem is the Union Jack. were saved by a French warship.

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