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HONGKONG SANITARY

BOARD.

REVISION OF OFFENSIVE TRADE AREAS

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16TH,

| ALLEGED OBSTRUCTION AND

DISOBEDIENCE.

INTERESTING MOTOR-CAR CASE.

1919.

LENTEN SERMON.

PREPARATION AND THANKS GIVING.

At the Magistancy, yesterday, before * Preparation and Thanksgiving “ A meeting of the Hongkong Sanitary Mr. R. E. Lindsell, a Chiuso chauffeor the sixth of a series of Lenten addresses Board was held, yesterday afternoon, Mr., ear 189, employed by Me George on the Holy Communion former the

constable.

Mr. R. F. Mattingles appeared for the

Men and wollen have

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Sacrament, and when last saw in ho told me that though he still feared he might again fall into the sin, yet. matter of fact, be luad so far not do224)

If you wad through the Common service you will so clearly that it IN

A. Gibson presíding. The others present | Cirimble, was charged with obstruction, subject of the Rev. H. Copley Moyle's evidently not intended for people who sem the Hon. Mr. K. R. Hallifax, the and disobeying the orders of nu Indian sermon RC BL John's Cathedral, on have never committed great wins, but it Bon. Mr. U'. AA. Alabaster, Mr. F. B.

Kanday morning. Taking ng bie text is for peuple who have sinned and are 3. Bowley, Light Col, Crisp, Dr. Ozorio,

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20, the rev. gentlemna sorry for their sins Mr. Chan Kai-ming, Mr. S. W. TRO,↑ defence.

said:

The first requisite, then, for A guard Mrs. A. D. Hickling (Acting M...)

hrcefuld communion is sorrow for past sin and and Mrs. Danby (Acting Steretary).

personality. We consist of body, mind. a purpose of amendment The next is and spirit, and each divina of this Faith Faith is the power which makes shreefold personality must be strong and the unseen and invisible real to us. Faith sees in the bread and wing the Body and Blood of Christ, the inealis of closest union with our Saviour. Faith is sure that what Christ said He really meant, and He said: He that caleth My flesh

The Board having granted two appli cations for the establishment of soap. boiling factories on in Wing Hing Street, Shaukiwan, and the other in Kennedy Town the Hon. Mr. C. Alabaster moved that a Committee he ppointed to re-consider and revise the the Offensive Trade Areas He had not ghen writte notice of the motion, but under Stand og Orders, the motion could he accepted as a matter of ergency if two thirds of the meeting were in favour of it. Some

years ago a Committer had spulled certain Arons in which it พ.ค considered that permission to carry {1}} offensive trade, could be granted as

natter of course. These

areas were Hot

Bon Ton," when a

The Indian constable stated that on April 9th 10.20 a.m. he was on duty in Queen's Hood Central, opposite the motor car, driven by defendant and containing a Judy, drew up at the shop. The lady alighted thy and vigorous if we are to be and and the chauffeur burned the car towards tu du what God intends as to be and

old Supreme Court building, where du

it stopped. Witness ordered defendanÉ

side Che1

"

drinketh My blond hath eternal life; and I will raise him up at the last day If we feel that our faith is weh let

i move to the side of the road, where The body should be strong and in the Bon Ton was situated.

perfect health and able to feel the joy Mr. Lindsell: Why did you do that?

of living and W take delight in the Why is there more space there than on the

acer legitimate satisfaction of all the appetites other side! Witness: There in

for which God has put in the body. The tain space reserved on ricshas, ete.

Continuing, the witness stated that defen body of the Christian is the temple of dant obeyed the instructione but brought God and ought in be a fitting kabitation the ear to a stand-still two feet away for Him. Sickness and disease are cun-

Witness asked aside, he thought, so that applications from the side channel. for the establishment of offensive trades him to move the car to the edge of the trary to God's will. He wishes to be in them would have the favourable con

side channel or to get one of the wheels healthy and strong in body, and we ought the thoroughfare to regard our bodies as lent to us by sideration of the Board, while applica into the side channel, tion for offensive trades outside them was very crowded and every inch of spaos God and one day to be given track

by

and was required pedestrians passing H

God and man reconciled. have to make a very strong case veh

Defendant refused to vehicular traffic.

Our mind. also, must be strong and, the Board approved them. The

clear if we are to fill our place in God's barrier between God and man, but the pure and holy that man's ein puts a in Hongkong had changed move any further, and challenged wit ness to do his worst. At this stage, Bor-

y make our own the prayer of the father of the Junutie boy. whole Christ. healed at the foot of the mountain, where the Lord, Transfiguration had occurred: I believe, help Thou mine unbelief."

Another requisite for gond Commu- nion is & thankful remembrance

In that death we sce Christ's death.

God is so

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since then. Building schemes were in the goant Marks, who was on patrol dutyorld and exercise the influence which death of Jesus Christ hus dome away with

course of preparation by the Government and sometimes applicants for offensive trade liemers experienced vox alious delays in the consideration of their ap plications.

The CHAIRMAN asked Mr. Alabaster's

the for considering reasons

matter urgent

The Hun. Mr. ALABASTER replied that these applications were constantly com ing before the Board. They had just con sidered two. He though that officers of the Sagitary epartment found it diff

cations would be favourably received or no, as the areas originally set apart węże not Row so regarded by another Depart He red that the motion be accept an an urgent matter.

time.

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came on the scene and told witness to are intended to exercise on

fellows. take out a summons against the defen.

We are coming to recognise that that barrier, and if we have at nil reali as man has a right to what is necessary for its removal. Next Friday, the day sed the guilt of sin, we shall thank Liod dant..

The car remained in the same position for about half-an-hour Defenfor bodily health, such as food, air and

when we commemorate the death of Jesus rest, 80 also everyone has a right to have Christ, ought to be kept as a Holy Day dant was in a very excited condition at

the opportunity of cultivating and im the time.

by us all, if we have really thankful Cross-examined by Mr. Mattingley, proving his mind Education muss be

The last requisite for witness said the rond opposite the Old available for all Here there ought remembrance of His death."

Communion is theho schools, where all children, even of the Supreme Court building was clear

This to be in charity with all men." can There was another car right up poorest,

receive the elementary

closely connected with the subject near the channel and the driver of that, cur education which will enable them to be

which occupied our thoughts inat Sun- also asked defendant to get near the edge something better than beasts of burden. day, so I need not dwell upon it this

Defendant did not tell him that the And let us remember that, just as our

torning. We must have the forgiving that he would not be able to start the continue in health, so our mind also car. Defendant did try to explain, but needs care and exercise.

I am afraid partakers at the Lord's Table witness refused to hear him as he was

The Army of Christ needs the service of very busy controlling traffic; besides, de many of us give way to the weariness

with

another ungendered by the hot climate here and everyone who has been enlisted in that Inndant wa arguing

Let

Army Are we all chauffeur. Witness denied that he at

of God, which is tempted to strike defendant and that for the work we have to do. So, to truth, honesty, purity, and unselfishness our mind have little exercise over help forward the work 8 our utmost to and above what is absolutely necesary the cause of justice and brotherhood, of Sergeant Marks told him he had no right

often, our mind loses its power and The Church militant here on earth coa to molest the chauffeur.

become incapable of any sustained mental Marks stated that he saw &

of you and me and countless other crowd

Bon Ton and saw exertion and unable to exercise that individuals and if the individual mem the defendite-

acutal influence both on ourselves adhers are not fighting against all that is and complainant standing be side side the car, looking very auroyed. others, which we ought to exercise.

lt to adviw people whether their appli. | channel was filled with dirty water and body aceda care and cxercry if it is to and loving Spirit, if we are to be worthy

Treenit

1. Ozekin seconded the motion which was carried, only the Hon. Mr. E. R. HAAX voting against it.

There was some discussion as to the personnel of the Committee, which was finally formed as follows:--

The

If it is trae, that our body and our evil, then the Church, as a whole, saunot mind both need care and cultivation and win the battle, or gain the world for When we prepare to receive the exercise it is no less true of our spirit. Holy Communion we must ask ourselves Our spirit is the highest part of our w

en-

Christ

The Hon. Mr. W. Chatham, the Hon. Mr. C. G. Alabaster, Mrs. Hickling. They certainly were in a fighting atti Mr. F. B. L. Bowley, and Mr. Chan Kaitude, though he did not see any fisticuffs. Sergeant Marks then corroborated the ming.

statement made by the previous witness in regard to the position of the car.

advancing the Kingdom God in the channel was a very shallow one, and there in common withhat part which we have wine; we have been doing our part in in common with God; and unless we car world, and whether we might not be able The for might have been some water in it.

11 and exercise it our spirit constable related to witness what had

weakens sad dies.

Easter Day comes with its invitation to occurred and witness asked him to take tårely neglect the lie by people to do more than we have done

of the spirit, } g all to draw near with faith and and gradually lose touch with God. They take this Holy Sacrament to our com. may happy enough for a time with fort." The invitation is from Christ out God, but anoner or later there is Himself. It His supper to which we sure to come a time when the highest in

are bidden. If we believe in Him can us calls out for God and will be satis

we refuse to come i If it were not good fied with nothing less than God.

Us to for

come. He would not have The Sacrament of the Eucharist is bidden us, but Be han bidden as "Do

CANTUN NEWS.

CANTON, April 14th.

The new Bession of the Provincial Assembly was formally opened on the 12th inst. Wong Sung-bing, was clooted Speaker. The two Vice-Speakers are to be elected to-day.

THE PROVINCIAL ASSEMBLY.

THE SHANGHAI CONFERENCE

out a suminons. The width of the road was roughly about 24 fost.

Lospector Garrod said that the road from kerb to kerb was 33 feet, wide the road proper 27 feci The side channel Iwas three feet wide.

The Shanghai Conference dismissed his car was standing opposite the eldesigned to keep us in touch with God. this in remembrance of Me," He ha

political questions on the 18th inst. The peace envoys have requested the Peking Government to put a stop to the inter-

The chauffeur of ear No. 17 said that Supreme Court building. When the con stable and defendant were engaged in a heated

arguount witness intervened.

ruptions which are being caused by the The constable had asked defendant to God, though Jesus Christ, is strengthen consult them about big spiritual state

militarists.

TROOPS ON THE NART KAVER

to

Li Yung, one of the leaders on Li Fook staff, whose forces are empowered

lamet the traffic along the East the River, has reported that a number of his men have been killed by the order of the Military Superintendent, (Lau Chi-luk) of Waichow.

More than 30 soldiers are said to be missing. Li Fook-lam has re- ferred the matter to the Tuchun, and has demanded an explanation. It is feared that the matter will lead to serious

Tel. No. 1743.

CHARLIE CHAPLIN

in

"THE IMMIGRANT."

MAX LINDER

in

MAX COMES ACROSS.”

"THE HOUSE OF TERRIBLE ŚCANDALS.”

Booking at ROBINSON'S.

put bia wheels into the side channel.

At this stage Mr. Lindsell adjourned the case in order to inspect the road.

ALLEGED ATTEMPTED

INCENDIARISM.

TO VICTIMISE AN INSURANCE CO.

It is not a stimulus to thought, but said. If anyone is doubtful about com process of life; by it our union witing let him go to one of the clergy and ed. The monent when we receive the first, as he would consult a doctor about conscerated elements is the most solemn his bodily health, And remember that the and the most joyou, moment of the Com-

clergy are bound not to divulge anything munion Service, but it depenly largely on

say to them in confidence under paia of being suspended from their office.

The Greek word Eucharist, which bas trouble, it is a chaine) & good it come to be one of the names for the Sacrament, menbe thanksgiving Its chism sums up briefly what is needed in appointed method of giving thanks is the use points to the fact that Christ's own

of the Sacrament. Therefore,

the way in which we have prepared for

the service.

our

The Sacrament is nu at charm to make us without]

Hows into us. The Church Cate

the Sacrament. preparation for

axlebration

At the Magistracy, yesterday, before What is required of them who come to if there is any feeling of gratitude to the Lord's supper 1-To examine them God for all the numberless blessings

Mr. R. E. Lindsell, a Chinese was charged with attempting

Central

of

rouble, and that the traffic on the East Des Voeux to et fire to No. 9elves, whether they repeat them truly, which He has bestowed

River may be interfered with.

PERING CABLE NEWS.

There was a serious fire in Pon-fu, in the Kiangsu Province a few days ago. Nearly half of the shops and buildings, including the godowns of the Standard Oil Company, and the building of the Kiangsu Bank, wer

were burnt down. The damage done is estimated at more than 10 million dollars.

The Peking Government has wired to various provinces prohibiting loans with

wed upon us, it can Mr. A. E. Hall, of Messrs. Lo and Lo, their former sins, steadfastly purposing best be expressed by the reception of thin lead a new life; have a lively faith Beeramont, and let us remember that all appeared for the defendant.

lived on the in God's mercy through Christ, with a blessings which we have in this world second floor of theted, and a few thankful remembrance of his death; and are as nothing compared to the blessings

Defendant, it was

Self-

in store for those who bravely keep the days ago, after pouring some nitric acid he is charity with all men." on the boards of his floor, bored a hole examination is the first step. Of course, faith and fight the good fight against the through it, so that he could look into the it is possible to carry this too far, Just world, the feste good fight ag

as there are those very trying people floor below, which was a store room con- taining inflammable articles like rattan, who are always thinking about their mats, etc. Defendant's intention, it was bodily bealth, so there are people who are always worrying thomelves about alleged, was to set fire to the store below, thereby suring himself that bis floor, their spiritual condition. But the als also, would be involved. He majority of people certainly err on the and, being in need

for

UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF AMMUNITION,

out the consent of the Peking Govera bad insured his propener, thought not too much. The first step, then, in Mr. R. E Lindsell, a

$1,500 side of too little self-examination and At the Magistracy, yesterday, bofore

Chinese

ment.

Telegrams have been received in Peking stating that Li Dong-wai, and Li Seung mina have been elected President and Premier respectively by the Provisional Government in Korea. A Cabinet hee been formed.

THE CANTON-HONAM FERRY.

The authorities of the Public Works Department propose to establish a launch service between Canton and Honam, to supersede the present ferry. The con- struction of an iron bridge has been sug- gested, but the authorities, having the impression that a bridge is to be erected from Hongkong to Kowloos, wish to postpone this enterprise so that they may profit by Hongkong's experience,

CANTON, April 15th.

THE KURKAN REVOLUŢIONARY LEADER.

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out this dastardly plan. Fortunately, he the would-be communicant, is to look into charged with being in unlawful posses was frustrated by some people who gave his life and ask himself what there is in sion of a revolver and three rounds of information to the Police, ne a conse it which is wrong and displeasing to ammunition quence of which he was arrested.

Mr. Lindsel inquired if a fire had taken place.

Inspector Graat replied that the fire was to have occurred at night, but the

an was arrested in the evening. Lindsell refused to entertain the sugges Mr. Hall suggested bail, hut Mr. tion and remanded the caec.

PHARMACY AND PUISONS ORDINANCE.

At the Magistracy, yesterday, before Mr. R. E. Lindsell, the manngar of Mesars. Colin Mackenzie & Co., Ltd.,

Defendant was arrested in Kai Feng God, and what is lacking in his life which ought to be there. In other words, he Road, and the revolver was found con- must know them, he must be sorry for cealed underneath his trousers. Sergt. nin. Fallon applied for a short remand to them, and desire not to offend again. Let us remember that, however great inquire into the man'a antecedents.

The application was granted, our sins may be, none can be too great The for God to forgive, if we repent blood of Jesus Christ,

Another Chinese was charged with being cleanseth

baby" Colf from all sin. No recollection of in unlawful possession of a past ein ought to keep us from the pistol and 250 rounds of ammunition.

The man Pacrament if we are sorry for that sin

was arrested on board the

vs

and mean to try not to commit it Tai Sang, and the ammunition was found on him. Defendant stated that he had again.

It is one of the temptation, of the devil only just arrived from Calcutta, where to make us think that we cannot ever he had purchased the contraband Articles our sins. We can overcome themed means of protection when he reached Mr. Orme fined defendant 8100, and in God's help. A man once said to me:

this, and this, and I know it's wrong.

but

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It is stated that tho Revolutionary was summoned, on seven charges, with we really want to, and if we trust his own country. · leader of Koron has recently visited Cannelling cortain poisons,, contrary to the Look here padre- I have dang this, and confiscated the articles. ton and appealed to the Canton Govorn-Pharmacy and Poisons' Ordinance, 1910. went to help the Koreans to demand Mr. A. E. Hull, of Mesaru Lo & Lo independence.

who appeared for the defence, applied Commander Li Kan-yuen has wired for a remand, which was granted, from Nambung to the leaders of the Yunpanese troops in Canton requesting

MILITARY AFFAIRS.

them to send a fow regimonta to the HONGKONG TRAMWAY CO., LTD. north borders, as the situation is grave.

In consequence of the disarmament of

The approximate statement of truffle Li Fook-laan's troops along the East receipts for the week coding April 12th Itiver, Lau Chi-lak, the Military Superis as follows intendent of Waidhow, has rep

reported that

robbers are looting everywhere, putting

on uniform, to disguise themselves un Li'

Receipta Aggregato

for

reer ipts for 16 weeks

211,661 109,0 9,101

troops. Li's troops should be recalled to This Year .......................812 901 Canton, otherwise they will be regarded Lus Year

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an robbers.

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I believe I shall do it again. Ought I to come to Holy Communion" and I said: If you mean to fight against the tem ptation then by all means come to the Hacrament, and you will get strength to ght victoriously, and even if you fall Into the sin

sin again, in spite of your struggle, it will not follow that you have not benefited by the Baerement but it will show that the power of that sin in still strong and you need more strength to overcome it. It is only if you mean to yield to the sin without siraggle that you must not some to Com nfunion." That man did gain strength to overcome his xin. He came to the

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HONGKONG DEFENCE CORPS.

CADET COMPANT.

Bunday, April 20th:---

Church Parade

2 p.m. Nos, 3 and 4 Sections fall in at

Star Ferry, Kowloon,

2.30 p.m. No. 1 and 2 Bection, fall in

nt Headquarters.

Uniform, ospa and belts. Band to carry

instruments.

-G, E. Brkwiat, Capt.,

Adjutant, "H.K.D.C. Hongkong, April 15th, 1910.