1917-05-25 — Page 3

Page

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, MAY 25TH, 1917.

sending this telegram le thought it was only right and proper that, notwithstand ing the fact that the Hongkong Club Was a small institution and a very long way from home, His Majesty they were very close to bin in all my thethe King should know that on this day trials and that they should congratulate him on what his armies and navy have done. The telegram was as follows

M. D'OETTINGEN, the Russian Consul, followed. He said that it was very great pleasure to him to assist once more at that culebration of the great Empire Day. It was the first time during the war that he had had an opportunity there to review the past, and to express their hopes and their trust for the future. He believed that he was the only allied Consul in Hongkong who had had the privilege of attending that happy func tion three times in succession, therefore, on behalf of his colleagues, he thought he had a right to express their sincere grati. fication that the representative of the great American nation was now on that day for the first time in their ranks (Applause.) The tendered him their cordial welcomes as a colleague, using the word not only in its official signification but in its more intimate meaning. They

rejoiced that his country was about to participate in the war. Referring to the changes which had taken place in Russia, the Consul remarked that in pence times they would have considered these changes as purely internal and personal family affairs.. As matters stuud, however, these changes closely affected and were related to the cause of the Allies, He must frankly confess that fately rumours have been prevalent with regard to an alleged pence movement in Russin. Without referring to the latest news they had had, he would only

refer to the declaration which the Provisional Government made. im- mediately on assumption of power, The Government, bound itself to the pleuges Russia had entered mto with the Allies. (Applause) The backbone of those pledges was a solemn convention that the nations of the Allies would

limits of justice that prompts England to grant freedom to all creeds and enable the Catholic religion to develop to its full extent in all places under the British ag and most especially in Great anys the Bishop of Northampton in one Britain. It can be safely assorted, of his recent pastoral letters, that as things go in the modern world, British Catholics would not exchange their "To His Majesty the King London political status for that of any of their A large gathering of members and friends fellow Catholics under any other Govern sentatives of the mercantile marine which is recorded as in England. Some ten of the Hongkong Club and many represent Nowhere in the world, probably, has rendered such noble service desires thousand are received every year. This are so many conversions from Frotestan to convey to your Majesties its dutiful, progress is due in part to the actual cordial greetings on this our Empiro Day, and desires bumbly to express admiration position of elementary schools under the of your increasing solicitude and efforts ably says the Bishop, with that of British flag, which compares favour to ameliorate the suffering of those to and loss, and also tenders congratulations whom the war has brought, bereavement most other nations." on the success already achieved by the navy and army and prayers for the speedy and triumphant end of the war, followed by a lasting peace based on justice and freedom to all oppressed nations (Applause, pr

Some

od in such visits Through these visits you will come to a knowledge of how many and what different kinds of guffer- ings there are in this world, and how Broat and urgent is the necessity to ove your heart to pity and to take succour them, and they will not fail to some personal share however small in T helping now, with the hope to do more in after life. To how many have not these visits been the source of their re- solution to spend their lives for the

stand the great ncessity of practising benefit of others it is difficult to say.

thrift, which is becoming more and more rom these visits you will also under

urgent each day as a consequence of this terrible war.

means, also take part in the works of Thirdly, you should, according to your

that there are a good number of school charity. It is very edifying to know girls who are daily doing something for war charities; their good example should stimulate others to do the same. You should give your name at kast us as pirants to social charitable associations, ready to become active members 3000 are boys who have already done so after leaving school. I know that there towards the Society of St. Vincent de Paul; may their example be followed by many more.

Finally, you must put into practice every day the lessons you have learnt of ship, otherwise you will never be ready discipline, orderliness, and sportsman for those services of which the country: may be in need and which you may be called upon to perform.

But, dear children, the fortunate eir cumstance of your living in a British colony and pursuing your studies in schools administered under the just and liberal English laws will not be any use to you if you do not apply, yourselves earnestly in order to profit by them. It continued, he would like to thank Sired in a fertile field in the spring-time in Before they dispersed, Mr. Sutherland is not enough that a tree should be plant William Rees Davies and the representa. order that it may produce good fruits; tives of their noble Allies for what they it is also necessary that it be watered They would all agree that the facts ex you. You are in the spring-time of your had done to make this function a success and pruned by the farmer: so it is with pressed by those who were in the know life when you are at school. You must that by this day next year, many of their solves diligently to your studies, but also prophesies would have been fulfilled: were more than welcome and they hoped not only do your beat by applying your put into practice the lessons that are In the afternoon the members and given you now so that the summer of friends adjourned to the Theatre Royal, your manhunded the winter of old age where an entertaining vaudeville pro- might not be dismal failures.

Before concluding there is another' the Eandman Opera Company There developing their character, all therefore cially to the elder girls, and that is that gramme was given by various members of children grow to young manhood without advice that I would like to give, espe- were several appropriate items, which in after years they are nothing but overall should acquire some practical know- were loudly applauded by the large grown babies audience.

Cement, before being placed into the which have become to important, and ledge in Home Nursing and First Aid, mould, can be given any kind of shape; useful in these days. I know that there but after it has been placed in the mould are already many girls who have attend. it becomes hard as stone. At the pre-ed the course of lectures given on these soft and pliable. You will be fashioned fetten awarded by the examiners, and I sent time your minds and hearts are subjects and many have gained the corti

for yourselves, and you will become fixed according to the mould you will select hope that their number will increase and set in your ways for better or worse, As it is useless to try and give the cement block another shape or size once it is moulded, so it will be equally use less to try to give your hearts and minds a different cast after you have once set in your ways. From this, then, you hearts and minds be given a proper will see how important it is that your training new while you are yet at school

THE PHOENIX CLUB.

Mr. J. A. Tarranty was At Home to The Chairraan of the Phoenix Club,

Tarrant proposed the health of His mombers and friends, and at acon Mr Majesty in suitable terms, and it was enthusiastically received and musicly

honoured.

SERVICE AT ST. JOHN'S CATHEDRAL,

asking God to help you to take to heart I conclude by blessing you all and these for advices and enable you to put them into practice according to your. ability, and above all to bear well in mind on this "Empire Day" the duties you owe to the State as loyal citizens and to God as true Christians.

never consider or enter into a separate pence. (Applause.) The Provisional Government of Russia had now the very united support of the whole country. doubtedly one of the reasons why the best forces of the country rallied around the Provisional Government was because from the beginning the Government had pledged itself to uphold the dignity and the honour of Russia which required that full reparation should be given to the nations who had so mercilessly and filed for the Empire Day service. There St. John's Cathedral was completely unjustly suffered from the enemy. (Applause.) The blood of so following schools being represented so that in after life you may be men of were nearly 800 scholars present, the many of their sons had been shed, inQueen's, College, Ellis Kedoorte Bchoolgood character who will be able to per conjunction with their Allies, on the fields of battle, and in the common cause Salyingpus School, Wanchai School, form your religious as well as your of the Allies, that they had an obliga-Yautati School, Praya East School, in social and civil duties. tion to the dead. They had to see to it that the small and oppressed nations were liberated. Therefore, it was the impera tive duty of Russia, and for the honour of Russia, to go hand in hand with the School, St. Paul's College and the Mili Everyone has the germ of some sirtue tor, the essays were submitted to Mr. E

.common

or

Allies to the bitter end,

er end, to either win of

express-

fair together. they would understand that he had not been delegated to speak there, he berived that he was voicing the opinions of the overwhelming majority of his Jellow countrymen when ho ed the assurance that Russia would not : shen ho the word until the hour of victory. Applause.) The Consul concluded by expressing pleasure at seeing the ladies present that day He thought such a departure was a fitting one, for the women in England had been doing work in that war which was astounding. In previous times in former wars they had seen the "courage and pluck of the women confined to the task of encouraging their relatives to do

dian School, Kowloon British School; elios Public School Diccoss Cards Victoria British School, Feak School, School, Diocesan Boys' School, St. Steph. en's Boys' School, St. Stephen's Girls'

tary School. The Cadets and Girl Guides

were also represented.

ự

In the course of his address, the Bishop,

to the wounded and in giving up little our God we will set up our banners

Remember, dear children, that every which you are now preparing yourselves, One of you has a mission in life, for The plan for this mission is drawn up by none other than Almighty God Himself.

and certain inclinations that appeal to

ESSAY COMPETITION AT ST. JOSEPH'S COLLEGE.

Since its formation, the St. Joseph's College (Old Boys') Association has made it a practice to offer prizes for competi tion in the five highest classes of the Day in each class. The school for the best essays on

Empire competition was again, held this year,

At the request of the Rev. Bro Direc Ralphs, Inspector of En

Inspector of English Schools, for The results, at the College yesterday morning, are-aa announced at the parade follows:-Class 1 A. Abdoolrahim; Citssg-Noel Braga Class 3 Leo. d'Almada Class 488 Garrod Class

bL. Lebedel

38.-H. Barros; Class Hugh Lan Yu Chong

our mission in life which is to be cul Among those also present wero His tivated in a special way. There is much Excellency the Governor and Miss Phoebe ning of the barned Alfred May, Captain Edwards, A.D.C., and de Vegny that a great life is but the Mr. E. Ralphs (Inspector of English thought of youth carried out in mature Schools). *--

rears. Although the missions of men are A special form of service was used, in many they are common to all in one Which appropriate hymns, including respect, that is all men, without excep "O Lord, the God of Brities," Landtion, have the mission to help one an The prims, which consisted of suitable of our birth, we pledge to thee (Kip other. You must therefore do your best books, were presented by Mr. Ralphs to ling), and 40 God our help in Agus to see that your education should not the successful competitors in making Past were sung. The prayers also had only be used for your own benefit, but the presentation he said: Thu task of special reference to the war, The Bee also for the benefit of those among whom final adjudication was no easy one, as A. G. H. Griffiths conducted the service, you are to live. While you attend with all the papers I read were very good and the Rev. Kirk Maconachie rend

all your diligence to your studies, you indeed, and I congratulate. All

the

writers the lesson,

must train your mind and heart to

on their efforts learn how to we useful to your neigh-

Your Head Master has asked their duty to heir contry, in attending who took as 18 text In the name of hours. The need of a generous life must of you have written such excellent essays me to say few words

on Empire Day, but many be sown in boyhood, It is not only nece on the subject that, peaking at such luxaries and dainties of life. Now the (Psalm xx, 5), spoke of the Union sary that a boy should be fond of his short notice. I find it difficult to say women of Great Britain had adopted Jack, saying that it sometimes denoted studies, that is to say, to study only much that has as yet been left unsaid new spheres of life and were liberating the presence of the King or of His Excel with the purpose of gaining knowledge St Joseph's College is to be congratu the men for active service in the held loricy the Governor, and was sometimes for himself and his personal gratifionlated upon the patriotic spirit shown Therefore, they should participate with the sign of victory. When the fag was lead some to a morbid life is in the case Day, and thanks are due to the St. tion. That would be selfish and would annually in its celebration of Empire the inen-he was not speaking of the hosited over Bagdad few weeks ago, it

asfragette (laughter)-in that way: meant a British victory, and ous troops for amusement. It is praiseworthy for soph's College Association, which gener Consequently, in proposing the toast of in France were sometimes setting up the for amusement. It is praiseworthy for si

Provides

prizes for the the their great nation he wanted at the same

French flag to snow that they had succeed boy at school to look after his own pro- Day

Empire time to ask them to include in that toasted in taking a town or village from the gross and to be able to earn his own Although the foundations of the yast the women war workers of Great Britain, hands of the Germans. He went on to living, but, if he forgets the progress of Empire to which we belong were laid and especially the ladies present there say that the flag stood for four things others he will become & selfalt, man, uncnturies ago, by far the greatest develop that day. (Applause.)

loyalty, liberty, unity and Christianity. able to take any interest in the moral ment took place during the reign of He appealed to all to be loyal to the and temporal need of his neighbours. Queen Victoria. It is fitting, therefore, that on the anniversary of her h, the soldiers and sailors who were now giving Now what have you to do in order to

growth and glory of the Empire should proof of their loyalty, and said that avoid selfishness, in order to become use wherever the neg was flown there was ful to society and be able to perform acts year by year he celebrated. Queen Vic- liberty and freedom. The Empire had of charity among the people whom God toria ascended the throne of an Empire

inbracing 85 million paid enormous sums of monby and spent will place yout

quare many lives in order to free the very knowledge of your religion and of the three million square miles added to it. First of all, you must have an intimate handed it down to her illustrious son King Edward VII, with and there was no such thing as slavery known where the Empire's flag was hoist means that your religion gives in order

When she began her reign the Empire od. It did not, stand for "the Will to to be able to practice or teaching, for covered one-sixth of all the land of the Power as the German flag did, and he only religion has the power to command globe; she handed to her successor naked, why do nearly 500,000 Chinese live our will so that we may deny ourselves territory embracing nearly one-fourth of in this British Colony? Because under in order to help others only religion the whole of the globe: On this territory the fing they were all free. He asked has the power to persuade our mind that dwell more than four hundred millions the children always to avoid being over it is right to do so, and only religion of people more than one-fifth of all bearing or harsh to peoples of other has the menzis to enable us to do so. But the world's inhabitants people of every nationalities, for true liberty meant this knowledge will be of no use if you race and clime, of every colour and every liberty all round. In speaking of the will not conform your daily life to her

M. IRAU, the French Consul, said there were none, among the Alling who could refrain from heartily participating in the rejoicings of Empire Day. It called up the glorious past of the British Em -pire and reminded them that the British were the first to set an example of a free nation, founding the Empire on the prin ciples of fairplay and determination to fight for the rights of mankind. Once anore, three years ago, the British Empire ontored a struggle for liberty against op pression, with its usual fesolve. All its citizens, in perfect accord with the great democracies of the world, repeated after Kipling

essays

and successor,

miles: She

speaking innumerable

unity the flag stood for, the Bishop ex-teaching by employing daily the meaning in various degrece tongres

given for this purpose (especially by ap- proaching as often as you can the Holy Communion)

plained how it was called the Union Jack, and finally dwelt upon the Chris tianity that the Union Jack represented.

The service was brought to a close with Tertulianus - said that man is born a rif-sacrifice of men and women the singing of the National Anthem.

Mr. Denman Fuller presided at the

There's but one task for all, For each one life" to give: Who stands if Freedom falls; Who dies if Freedom lives t They bad seen as now historical Con- temptible Little Army" of 1914 always growing atronger, until it had now he come the formidablo Army of the Somme, and it would not case striking. great blows, shoulder to shoulder organ, with the French, una the wretched

Boches had been overthrown and the SERVICE AT THE ROMAN nature that is in you or id conceit

CATHOLIC CATHEDRAL

The address delivered by the Rt. Rev. Bishop D Pozzoni was as follows

Secondly, you should remember what

Christian and consequently children are naturally generous and charitable. Be careful, therefore, not to deaden the good either at home or in your relation with world had become a better place to live in, and until justice should reign

strangers. Remember that generally the best men are kind to their servants; never supreme. Two principles and two civili-

despise the poor or the imperfect; never sations were fighting the sovereignty

indulge in any cruelty towards any kind of Might and the sovereignty of Right, Dear children, by the grace of God of living creatures. and they were confident that the near

All this is not we meet again this year in His house to enough; you must also try to form habits future would see the victory of the offer Him once more our thanks for the of generous actions. Instead of losing, Allies. To that victory the British Army unimpaired greatness and strength of the your time in reading useless books you and Navy had very fully contributed, British Empire. We all rejoice in the must read books on social charitable and from it they would derive an ever fact that we are living in a British lasting glory. Hurrah for the British colony, to which we are proud to offer idea of the great need of suciety, and by works. From them you will have an Army and Navy! Vive la France et our loyalty for the great benefits we them you will be stimulated and taught les Allies AND id, enjoy under its flag. These benefits we how to be useful for the happiness of Mr. R. SUTHERLAND said, in the absence owe to British justice and Britain's sense others. Osanam made up his mind to of the Chairman, the Hon. Mr. PH. of individual iberty. The present war spend his life for the poor, as he really Holyoak, it was his pleasant duty to has given us the greatest proof of this did, because when at school he read the welcome the indica to the Club on Empire By what, indee was England inspired life of St. Vincent de Paul. There are Day. He was sure that the memory of to take up sms, with the determination thousands of similar examples. Instead this celebration would last as long as not to lay them down until victory is of losing your time in amusements in their Empire Day M Helyonk before secured, if not for the freedom of nations jurious to your moral and physical ho left put a telegram into his hands and individuals, both in their material energies you should at least now and which he wished to be despatched to His and moral sides! It is due to the love then pay visits to hospitals, orphanages, Majesty the King that afternoon. In for unrestrained freedom within the and like institutions and ask to be guid

our

INTIMATIONS

LANE,

CRAWFORD & Co.

GENTLEMEN'S ENGLISH MADE

WHITE

BOOTS

$7.50

PER PAIR

CANVAS

and

SHOES

$7.50

PER PAIR

WE STOCK THESE IN ALL SIZES INCLUDING THE EXTRA WIDE FITTINGS, AS ILLUSTRATED ALSO OTHER SHAPES WITH AND WITHOUT TOECAPS.

ALL WEIGHTS IN ENGLISH AND AMERICAN BOOTS AND SHOES.

LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.

DRINK

"BULL DOG" LAGER BEER. SUPERIOR TO ANY GERMAN LAGEE BEEK EVER BEEWED. BRITISH THROUGHOUT,

Browed in Great Britain.

OBTAINABLE AT:

Wing On Co., Ltd.

Sincere Co., Ltd.

Sun Co., Ltd.-

Cheong Tail

Nam Hing Loong.

Ty Sing

Sang Tai.

Kwan Tye

LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.,

t

all Dog Sau

story of the building of the Empirs is far too long for me to tel

day, but we can remember that the Empire is the result of the strenuous.

of race who have gone forth, regardless of dangers and difficulties to carry the flag and dil that the Bag implies to very corner of the earth. And as new Empire they have been shown by our Empire builders and rulers that they can rest confident in the knowledge that under British rule justice, freedom and peace are established. And in this great- world-war in which we are how engaged the Allies and all of us assembled here to-day belong to one or other of the Allied Nations are fighting not for vain-glorious conquest but for peace blessings of justice and freedom, which shall ensure to all nations the plause)

Bro Aimar, Director of the College, briefly replied. The scholars, to the number of over five hundred and Bity On the call of Bro. Aimar three rousing then marched past and saluted the flag. cheers were given for the King, after which, the boys marched to the Catholic Cathedral, where a Commemoration Ser- vice was held for scholars attending the Catholic schools in Hongkong and Kow- loon,

(Continued on page 5.)

Obtainable in Canton ftom

BINCERE CO., LED, Blocked by

THE HONOLONG HOTEL.

Bottled by British Labour.

PRICES DUTY PAID.

QUARTS-$20.00 per asse

of 4 dozen.

or 25.10 per Dozen.

PINTS

$26.50 per dese

of 8 dozen.

83.40 per dozen

Admitted to be the Best

Lager Beer brewed.

FR48H

STOCKS JUST ARRIVED.

Porrell

Um

TELEPHONE 349

BE COOL

By wearing our loose fitting SUMMER UNDERWEAR.

We have now a large assortment including

"FLEXINET"

AERTEX

ONDO

"SOFTESTNET.

INDIAN GAUZE” “B.V.D.”

INSPECTION INVITED.