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CORRESPONDENCE.

THE CONSCIENTIOUS

OBJECTOR.

[TO THE EDITOR OF THE

WONGKONG

DAILY PRESS. ·

ORATORIO AT ST. JOHN'S

CATHEDRAL

ENTERTAINING MUSIC.

St. John's Cathedral was crowded on Good Friday evening when an augmented choir of about eighty voices, under Mr. Donman Fuller, dealt with high clase programme of oratorio music in a manner which was distinctly creditable to all con corned. The items came from the works of Handel, Mendelssohn, Gounod. Sullivan,

Sterndale-Bennett, Spohr and Basil Har

wood. consisting of a selection of soles and choruses, well suited to the voices. The chorus were heard to grent advantage in Handel's "Behold the Lamb of God” and "Burely He hath borne our rief"," which were the opening choruses, and the chor as

HANGKOKO DAILY PRESS. MONDAY, APRIL 24TH, 1918.

THE INTER-SERVICES SHOOT. COMPOSITION OF THE TEAMS

The Teams in the luter-Services Shoot, which takes place to-day at King's Park" range, are as follows:-

H.M.S. TAMAR."--Chief PO. Pallot, P.O. Small, T.O. Edmonds,

ROYAL MARINE 1.1.-Pte, Orling, Pte.

Martin, Pie, Hyde

ROYAL HONGKONG GOLF CLUB.

HOLIDAY COMPETITION.

Several well-organised competitions in connection with the Royal Hongkong Golf Club were held on the Fanling course dur ing the week-end. The sight. best cards returned in the Good Friday Competition, qualifying the players to play off in the Mulch Play Competition, were handed in ivy Messra, J. Morriss,, F.-R. J. Adams, L. H.K. VOLUNTEER RESERVE-Pic F.8. Greenhill, C. H. P. Hay, R. E. Lind-` Goodman, Pto, F. Brown, Pte. Metcanon, sell, A. P. Marshall, W. D. Krahl, and F.

H.K. POLICE (INDIANS), Sergt. B 23 Nand Singh, Lon-Bergt. B 36 Burain Bevington. The results were Singh, P.-c. B 147 Bakhi Mohamed.

ROYAL NY POLICE-Sgt. Allen, Sgt. ROYAL ENGINEERS.-Q.M:8

Williams, Marricott, P. Leckhart. Cerpl. Grimes Corp. Coxon,

18TH INFANTRY.-Jemadar Mahbub Khan, Jenadar Nizamuddin Khan, Havildar Fateh Muhi, Khan.

SIR,-Although this letter cannot reach you until some days after the publication of the issue in question, I trust you will find room for a brief, but vehevent, protest sgainst the article entitled, "Shirkers and Hypocrites, purporting to be written by "An Englishman," which appeared in your issue of April 18th, I do not know who the author of it may be, but the malignant venom and senseless vituperation of his

74TH PUNJABIR. Capt. Riddell, Sepoy article has surely only achieved the purwork in Sullivan's "Come ye children 04 Kalu, Sepoy 1197 Alis Din.

H.K. VOLUNTEER CORPS-Liut. J. D.. pose of making some of us blush for that

was also thoroughly in keeping with the Danby, Pte. Evans, Gunner Heath,

R.d.A Co. Bergt-Major Clever Co.- Fonoured name which he so lightly applies general excellence of the programme, Mr. to himself. I am not surprised that he Fuller could not have selected his soloists Sergt.-Major Heath, Gunner McEvey,

H.K. POLICS (EUROPEANE)-Inspector seeks to cover the shameless mkedness of with better judgment. Mrs. J. Robertson Grant, Sergt. Pitt, Sergt. Grimmita, his production with such an attractive Mrs. W; J. Hill, Mrs. Owen, Mrs. Gold- WARDERS, VICTORIA GAOL Warder Gip.

smith, Miss Wilkes, and Miss L, White all son, Warder Gakt, Acting P.W. Wes pseudonym, but to any of us who still asso

STAFF AND DEPTS (ARMY) -Árnourer dil well in their respective solos, the rendis. Sergt. Duffield, A.O.C. Sergt. Buxton, into the name of Englishman " with

tion of Mendelsohn's plaintive "Hear my A 8.C., Lee,-Up), Simte, A.O.C Justice and fair-play he is guilty of an ul

prayer" by Miss Wilkes especially appeal- SHAMEEN DEFENCE CORPS.-Bergt-Major most unpardonable impertinette?.

KING'S SHROPSHIRE L.-L. Hughes, Ong would like go ask this prado.Englishing to the musical ear. The gentlemen Willis, Pte Lay, Pte. Bell

H.K. SPECIAL POLICE RESERVE CAPÈ Inspect Birder Khan,

H.K.S.B., R.G.A. Prizes have been given by the Hon. Mr.

Morriss beat Greenhill by 3 and 1.. Hay boat Adams, 1 up. Marshall bent Lindsell by 2 and 1. Bovington baat Kraft, 1 p.

In the semi-finals Morris bont Hoy, up, nad Marshall beat Bevington, 1 up.

In the final Marshall de fented Morriss at the 21 hole

A prize was given in the medal play age for the best nett score returned and also for the best scratch seore. For the best nett score J. Morriss and F. R, J. Adatus tied. 102 (24) 78, and in the play- off Adams hent Morris 102 (24) 78- The scratch prize was won by Captain Camp- hell.

Mrs. Meleney won the Tombstone Com-

man how many of thess" cunning, bypo.soloists were Messrs. H. E. Muriel. A. J. Lieut. Parker Sergt. Small, <ritical rasenks" he has himself inef, and England. A. N. Bootes, J. W. White, Franks, A.§.P.. (R), Chief Inspr. Mason,. petition, reaching the 24th hole. The second

low much serious consideration-ns dis

W. Armstrong, C. E, H. Benvis, and C. W. Tucker, all of whom with their solos.

prize was won by Mrs. Mellougall, who reached the 19th green. Mr. A. G. M

tinguished from vulgar abuse- has given doets and quartettes added greatly to the E. Shellim for the Winning nd Becond Fletcher won the hidden number prize.

their cases,

The

Chara,

enjoyable nature of the pragrance. All sang with evident doop feeling, and main tained well modulated tones when singing

RESULT OF CASH SWEEP DRAW. in company with the Indy soloista.

The following is the result of the draw. programme wax s follows:-

Behold the Lamb of God" (Handel); ing in the eash sweep which has been Chorus, Surely He hath borne our organised in connection with today's shoot. griefs" (Handel); Solo,

Jerusaleming contest at King's Park, and 50 per

Teams, and by the Hon Mr. E. H. Sharp, (presented by Mr. Kraft). RC, for the best Individual. Spor.

ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL.

HONGKONG LEAGUE FINALL

TO BE REPLÁYED · TO-BAY..

It is seldom that in League football the

It is my privilege to know many of them personally-nnd, strangely Anough, I can recall none with "s'oping foreheads and receding chins-xd some of them are men whose dames are known throughout the length and breadth of the homeland for virile piety and loyal devo tion to Him who they have called Lord and Master, With a total and magnificent thou that killest the prophets" (Mendels cent of the proceeds of which is to be devetdestination of the trophy depends upon the disregard of consequences, they have resohn), Mrs. J. Robertson; Sale, "O God ed to the Territorials Entertainment fused to sacrifice their most sacred and have mercy" (Mendelssohn) Mr. F. E. Fund- deeply-routed convictions to the overbeur Muriel; Bols and Chorus," Cone ye child. ng demands of the State; many of them ren" (Süllivan), Miss L White; Duet, haye forfeited positions, and all of themFor so hath the Lord Himself command- -have been exposed to the misunderstanding of friends and the calumny of foes, for the sake of that conscience which your core spondent-who certainly shows no signs of possessing anything of so inconvenient a nature-so lightly esterma and so pitifully

buses,

they

I do not offer bere any explanation, still icas any defence, of the views which the

f conscientious objectors "hold) themselves have stated them july and ade- quately. My only point just now is that no Engi-hman who realises in any degrze the debt which he owes to the men of other generations and in other periods of our national history, who have reverenced their con cience as their King," can have anything but scorn for those who can find no better and more ennobling occupation than to fling mud at men whow show-latchets they are not worthy to stoop down jind in- loose..

ed" (Mendelssohn), Mrs. Owen and Mr. AJ England; Solo and Chorus. "The. King of love my shepherd is (Gounod), Mrs. W. J. Hill; Quartet, "God is a Spirit" (Sterndale-Bennett), Miss L. White, Mix Goldsmith, Mr. J. W. White, Mr. C. E. H. Beavis; Solo and Chorus, "There is a green hill" (Gouand), Mr. A. J. Eng- Innd; Solo and Chorus, Hear my (Mendelssohn); Miss Wilkes; prayer" Quartet, "The long day close” (Sul- livan), Mr. A. N. Bootes, Mr. J. W. White, Mr. A. W. Armstrong, Mr. A. J England. Organ Solo, "Requiem Aeter. na (Basil Harwood), Mr. Denman Fuller; Solo and Chorus, Blest are the departed" (Spohr), Miss L. White, Mr. CW. Tecker, Mr. J. W. White, and Mr. CE, H. Reavis.

Ticket

No.

156

Term, Tamar

મફ

R.M.L.I.

330

Staff and Departments.

837

R.G.A.

298

.R.E.

082

.K.S.LL

736

Hongkong Volunteers.

Volunteer Regenver

762

H.K.S.B., R.GA.

832

74th Punjabis.

747

18th Infantry,

745

82

415

99

602

107

..Hoogkong Police (European)

Naval Police.

Hongkong Polica (Indian), Police Reserva. Shameen Defenes Carps, ..European Warders,

EASTERT.DE AT THE

CHURCHES.

There were the customary special ser vices as all the religious institutions in the Colony during. Eastertide, and they were generally very well attended t

result of the last match, but so close has been the competition between the leading combinations in the Hongkong League this Reason that the championship was still

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the League. Even at the conclusion of the JOINT SERVICE OF THE HONGKONG, CANTON AND MAGAO

gore the result was indecisive, for efter: the R.G.A. hnd led by a goal for a con- siderable while the Shropshires got through and equalised maid much excitement in the last thirty seconds. A replay in thus necessitated, and this will take place this afternoon, at 4.46 on the ground of the Hongkong Football Club, and a brilliant game should result a falu pitan

In the early stages of the match the RGA, were playing an unusually, wild game and the defence in appeared to be none too sound. Once they get into their strido, however, their opponents never looked like beating them. Especially after Corbyn had scored their point were the artillerymen superior, and there were many exciting incidents in front of the Territorials' goal.

particular

-Brilliant

The chorua wos camposed of the follow. ing-Mrs. Bentley, Mrs. W. L. Carter, Mr. W. M. Humphreys, Miss V. Crees,

The services at St. John's Cathedral Mrs. Mrs. Cossart, Mrs. Robertson,

Good Friday were onducted by the Chap- Hastings, Stringer Miss

Miss Hickie, Mrs. Young Mr. Johnstone, Miss lain (Rev. V. H. Copley Mode), and the Wilkes, Mrs.

Wilkes, Miss Griffin, Bishop of Victoria preached yesterday morn Mrs. Cooper-Hunt, Mrs Wynne. Miss jectors" be given this white armlet of

R. Mow Fung, Mrs. Main, Mrs, W.

were the Rev. C. L. Cooper-Hunt (Chapa bay, and in a breakaway on the point shane of which your forrespondent B. Walker, "Miss H. Lillie, Miss speaks. I venture to think that they will Schmidt, Mrs. Burn, Mrs. Owen, Misg N. lain to the Forces), H, G, H, Grifith, C. of time Peplow scored a remarkable goal Stephenson. Mrs, W. J. Hill, Miss L. B. Shana, and E. W. L. Martin The for the Shropshires It was an exceeding carry it as one of old bere another symbol White, Miss A. Lillis. Miss Phebe May communicants at the service yesterday ly happy decision of the BG-A. to play of shame and utter degradation, and it mury M. Bishop, Miss M. Cooper, Mrs numbered about 210, and at the Peak Lovelock at back; that player gave one of Cousins, Mrs. Goldsmith, Master A. Mar Church there were about 56. The Cathe be that in the days to come they, too, will in, Master Thornhill, Master Frost, Mas-dral was as usual tastefully adorned with the finest exhibitions of clean forcefu! be found to have been carrying the synter Jennings, Master H. Wall, Master Bowers, ferne, and plants. Mrs. David kicking we have geen, and that is saying a

By all means let the conscientious ob Mins Robson, Miss Middleton, Saith. The clangy asisting as other services defensive work kept Swan and his helpers'

bol of the world's redemption. I am, Yours,

A. GUTHRIE GAMBLE. English Presbyterian Mission, Swatow,

April 19th, 1916. -

THE COLONY'S FINANCE.

Wall, Master Mace, Master Howe, Master McLeod, Master Mackay Mr. CW Tucker, Mr. S. Paul, Mr. B. R. Hurle Mr. F. Schnepel, Mr. G. P. Lammert, Hon. Mr. C. Severn, Mr. A. B. Hearne, Mr. J. W Roper, Mr. A. H. Comptony Mr. M. L. Railton Mr. G. Grimble, Mr. G, Davis, Mr. N. Pullen, Mr. A. Free- man, Mr. W. Lyle, Mr. A. F Pensford, Mr. C. R. Crispin. Mr. A. G. Macdonald. Mr. R. G. Southerion, Mr G. Parrock Mr. F. A. Biden, Mr. A, H. Greenfield, E. Bullock, Mr. C. W. Dawson, Engr Captain Reed, R.N. Mr. H. Sykes, Mr. A. S. Kempthorne.

Landale and Mrs. Stabb kindly lent pot good deal when one thinks of such backs plants, and a large number of ladies sent at Black, Coxon, Fennemors, and Me

cautiful flowers. The ladies responsible

Cubbin,"

for the decorations were Mrs. Wakeman Mrs. Copley Moyle, Mrs. Parr, Mrs. Mr. F. W. Wright was the referce, and Butlin, Mrs. Halifax, Mrs. Nicholson, he will also control the reply this after and Mrs. Gibson.

The Rev N. C. Pope conducted all the

noon. In the event of a draw at the expi- special services at St. Andrew's Church ration of ordinary time,

an extra Kowloon The Church we pleasingly adorned with plants and flowers by quarter of an hour each way will be Mesdames Parkham, Richardsm, Martin,

The financial statement of the Colony for Mr H. L Stringer. Mr. W. W. Dell. Mr. Christian. Going, Green And Purves played. The match will be preceded by a

the month of January is as follow

REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE. Debit balance of assets and

1915.

liabilities on 31st December,

Revenue from 1st to 31st Jin-

nary, 1916

Expenditure from 1st to 31st

January, 1916

Balance

LIABILITIES..

Deposits not available

House service account... Drafts on Crown Agents

Postal agencies .... Overdraft, bank

· Total l'abišties Balance,

Total

ASSETS.

Subsidiary coins.....

Advances Imprest

During the singing of Rock of Agen a collection was taken on behalf of the 452.686.84 Fund for Blind Soldiers and Sailors and the Cathedral Organ Fund, and amounted 1,305,258.43 to $503,

852,971.64

*784,081,82)

88,003.82

THE LATE MR. C. L. MAXWELL

The news of Mr. O. L. Maxwell's death came as a shock to a large circle of friends and acquaintances in Shanghai (saya the

Misses Evaus, Crees Edwards, Braun, game between the 88th Company R.G-A| Jenkins. Crossloy, and Clam Frost.

and the Staff and Departments, The decoration of St. Peter's Church, West Print, was carried out by Mesdames H. L. Stringer, Pieros, and Tuxford, and Miss Mowfung. For the best time for many years a Sunday School was opesest, and

innovation was another interesting evening service. The Chaplain (Rey, W T. Featherstone) was the preacher, ⠀⠀⠀

an

The Union Church service were exceed- ingly well attended. The Rev. J. Kirk Maconchie conducted the services.

THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CATHEDRAL.

The handsome silver cups will be pre- sented to the winners and the 88th Company R.G.A. (champions of the Junior League) by the. Hon. Mr. P. H. Holyoak at the condusion of the game.

HONGKONG LEAGUE,

DIVISIÓN I. TABLE TO DATE,

Gotle. Clab, P. WL D. E. A. P. 2 1 10 5 11

P

3787.

5 13 2

The Cathedral was invested with all the

*R.G.A *K.S.L..... B.E.

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*Replay this afternoon.

HONGKONG LEAGUE,

DIVISION: II, TABLE TO DAYK

Club

$ 463,431-44 N.C. Daily News), Hr. Maxwell was 121.86 stationed in Shanghai for a comparatively 916,710.88 short time, but during that period he mode

-4,239.58 a distinct niche for himself and his death,plendour of it, gala. The main alter was 1,372,169.00 following as it does so recently on his trans beautifully decorated with flowers and fer to Hongkong, will be acutely felt by candles. The huge Cyrium Paschalis was $2,763,971.82 a large number of residents, a

69,003.32 Mr. Maxwell was the eldest son of Mr. placed at the Gospel aide, together with W. H. Maxwel of Munches, Kircudbright the three twisted candles, symbols of the $2,831,881.84chire, Scotland. He was born in 1883 and Holy Trinity, which were lighted during At 8 o'clock, Bishop joined Messrs. Jardine Matheson & Co., the solemn mass.

P. W. L. D. F. A. P. ..$1,082 951-72 in 1904. After serving for two years a Pozzoni, wearing his pontifical, robes,

0 253 21 97,062.55 the firm's New York office he was trans officiated at High Mass assisted by the R8th Company 12 12 0

0:38 11 ferred to Hongkong and thenes to Ten- fud clergy of the Sanctuary. The choir Star and Dents... 12/10/2 the magni- K.SL. I. Be,.. 13 8 3 tsin, from which port he returned home of St. Joseph's College mag

.ម F3rd Company ..... 12 ficent rings by Perozzi. The Alleluish on leave. He came to Shanghai in May was intoned by the celebrant and respond 87th Company

137 1919. A keen rider and polo player, heed to by the choir. The Pope' Blearing Law Liong was also a member of the Scottish C. was administered to the whole congregation | Belchers........ SV.C. He was transferred to Hongkg by the Bishop, and the Hymn Regina Kowloon Dock... in December of last year, much to the carte letara, allelicia" was sung by the Islamies...

The flag at choir and responded to by the Sanctuary St. Joseph's 7,973,26 regret of many friends.

Confuciens... 22.61 the Changhai Race Club, the Ewe flag and congregation. In the evening to emb

the flags of the Indo-China steamers Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament, took | University

Doaa School 12 $2,831,961.61 port were hadfmasted as a sign of rap place at 6.30.

Crown Agsucias deposit ac-

count

Toallocated atores (P W.D.)...

Toallocated stores (railway)...

·Suspense account

37,169.00

1,189,665,21

300,524.14 115,958.09 756.03

Crown Agencies' current ze-

count Exchang

Total

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