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"WHAT DOES RELIGION COST YOU?,"

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COPLEY MOYLE, MA...

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FOR PEKING. "

writer in the Far Eastern. Times

CLAIM FOR WAGES. INDIAN WÄTCHMAN · SUES A CHINESE THEATRE.

At the Summary Court yesterday indra- The following sermon was prenched, in There must be a number of people stilling, before His Honour the Fuisue Judge St. John's Cathedral on Sunday morningaive in China who remember the Races (Mr. Justice Gompertz) a watchman by the Bev. II. Copley Moyle, MA, the Senior Chaplain :—

CORRESPONDENCF. GAMING IN KOWLOON

THE MONITOR OF THE HONGKONG

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will not trespass on your valuable spacs I think the information any more,

that used to be run in Foochow in the named Bella Siugh sued Yee Hing Fat, ing's is over the cowardly nom de days when this port ranked as something managing partner of the leaves of the blame "Querist" asking for information. St. Matt. II. 11. Verile 1 say unto more than it does to-day. Of the causes Cheong Lok Theatre for the recovery of Gladly will I supply the information, with the permission of the use of your valuable you among them that are born of women which marked ity gradual decadence we 857 alleged to be due as unges for worviews correspondence column. This bring grunt..... there anth no arisen à greater than John the Baptist; yet he that is but little in the have no need to do more than refer to rendered.

the transfer of the tea trade the Mr. C. A. S. Russ appeared for theed, I will promise you faithfully, that I kingdom of Heaven is greater than he

This is the birthday of St. John Car Yangtser valley and to the slow but sare plaintiff, and Mr. C. I. Eyson for the Baptist. His death is commemorated on superceding of the foreign merchant by defendant, August 20th. It was his work to prepare the native. As the foreigner slowly lost | Mr. Russ said that on February 6th which follows will be quite enough for that he did, he did with that end in view, fouthold, and as the Native alid hack the plaintiff was engaged, through the temptibla "Kicker" ar would-be con- He was always making men think of Jesus into his ancient and neeustoped groove, medium of an Intlian police sergeant, as

ductor of a gambling casino, of which I Christ, when asked who he was, he said so did fewer penis start at the race meet a watchman for the defendant at have reliable information they are desir he was just a voice crying, Prepare yo ings, and fewer dollars find their way into nonth. At the end of his first month! the way of the Lord. When some of his cus sweeps, anti a day came when followers were inclined to be jealous of racing ceased entirely. And the sport his wages were paid, but after about a month the theatre was closed. Plaintiff then the crowds who went to hear Jesus Christ, never been revived. John answered them **He must increase, Customs statistics record u strady rise approached the defendant nud asked for {bai I must decrease.” He was a fearless in the trade of nearly every other. Treaty his wages and met with a refusal." The preacher of righteousness. He came in Port of China and it is a curious fact plaintiff then asked to be allowed to leave: days of great religious excitement amongst that as each port progressed so did in

the way for our Lord Jesus Christ. All!

"Querist" or any other cowardly or oon-

1 Querist" asks: "Is it a fact that lous of obtaining a licence for,

public gaming has been going on in Kow- on for the pur, fortnight, and is intend- ed to continue for another month!”

the dews and he laid stress on the need terest in pony racing become mare, pro this requeat was also refused. the defends the proprietor oft amusement Querist". of national repentances as the best renounced. If another example is required ant stating that it was nicesary for him aerprise which is hurting " paration for the coming of Christ. His of what trade depression will do, witarss to have a watchman to look after the and his following so much, I have much preaching caused a great religious revival amongst the Jews, and even many who the noble efforts of Chefoo's community fittings of the theatre. The plaintiff stay-pleasure la stating that, at gambling is

to maintain their Gymkbunas on the Weat were not Jews came to hear him and ask each when not so many years ago avd on until May 11th, during which period being conducted on my premises, as all ") his advice. He told men not to rely on their priviga but to bring forth fruits successful meeting did not neissitate thy he continually asked for his pay but the games are games of skill and nothli'g in meet for repentance."

defendant kept putting him off. The the nature of a lottery or a game of His fears the strenuous exertions of today. nunciation of evil brought him under the The Chinese have raced poules since Indian police sergeant alan intervened chance or a "roulette wheel" ench as On my information tells me pour "Querist” displeasure of Herod Antipas the ruler of time immemorial, pacing being their pride Galilee, who was one of the worst of a rather than galloping, and they have been on his behalf, but without success. family noted for their wickedness. Herod quick to follow the lead of the foreigner. May 7th the plaintiff instructed his applied for and was refused. Further, all had divorced his wife in order to marry At Shanghai they co-operate with the solicitors and they wrote letters to the my games are patented and copyrighted as Herodins, who was his brother Philip's foreigner in the Klangwan Race Course defendants. Later the plaintiff's solicitors games of skill and consequently are legal wife and his own niece. John had At Tientsin they have their own track

would have been stolen.

Will I act....

....

dog barking at the moon for being sa bright on a cald frosty night when he was so cold and dull).

denounced the wickedness of the alliance though racing there has not yet come into received a reply stating that the watch-throughout the British Empire. As to my and had been imprisoned in conséquence, the popularity it enjoys elsewhere. And man's services terminitted on March 14th stopping another month, that rests with But Herod was afraid of John and it was now there is a new club in Peking. The On May 11th the plaintiff again.asked for me whether I stop another month or a only the successful scheme of the more International Race and Recreation Club,

This he year, and accordingly as it suits me sis daring Herodias, taking advantage of Newspaper announcemeats hitherto have his money. He was offered $10. Here's rash catà, that brought about the not adequately conveyed the extefit of the refused and he left, Baptist's death So the Baptist's re-operations of this new club..

Giving evidence in support of the plain-Questions Nos. 2 and 3 we will pass ligion cost him his life. We were thinking Nanyuan is too distant for clest obser- tiff's claim the Indian police sergeant, over as the ravings of a wowser (the de les Sunday morning what religion cost vation. An inunense that of land free who is stationed at Slankiwan, was askel finition of a wowser, by the way is-a us ip money. Let us this morning ask from hamlet or other babitation is the by Mr. Russ: You know Shackiwan und ourselves what our religion costs is io first thing that mecky the eye, A short you know its population —Yes. time. That surely is a practical question walk from a wide road that is being built What would have happened if there had

Question No. 4 is not aimed at me, but... and ought, therefore, to appeal to those leads to the rae track, perhaps the widest been no watcamant

(Mr. Russ, addressing his Lordship, I can furnish an answer. A prosecution people who say they are practical people in China and a mile and a half in circum. and are interested in the results of frence. There is an inner course, nanid: 1 know Shaukiwan, and I know was certainly conducted in Raugcan, but was not instigated by the polics, but, op religion and not in dogma. What dors cinder track for training purposes in wet what would have happened.) religion cost us 1 John the Baptist gave weather. Stables have already been The witness replied that everything the other hand, was invited by myself and his whole life to religion and at last be erected where a large number of ponies can

my manager, Mr. Fred W. Howard, to died for it, and our Blessed Lord said be house and cared for under conditions Mr. Lyson, opening, his case, said the determine whether these games were legal A copy of the that he that is but little in the Kingdom that rival the best in Europe and America defendant was the managing partner of or otherwise in Burma.. of Heaven is greater than be. By that The home straight is half a mile long and the lessers of the Cheong Lak Theatre-a Rangova Times which accompanies this The letter, Mr. Editor, will verify my state- I suppose Our Lord want that the the Grand Stand will be egretel facing the permanent theatre at Shankiwan.

theatre was being erected by a firm of ment. Further, a second copy of the same. privileges and opportunities of a Christ-East. ian are so very much greater than the in the centre of the curse there is to contractors known as the Wou Fat Firm, paper, issued the day following, will ex- privileges and opportunities of those who ba 9-hole golf-links. As a matter of fact but before it was completed the first floor plain the facts of the case, which resulted lived before the Christian Church be it is proposed to establish a country club callapsed and, as the result of this the con. in it being thrown out of court.

Question No. 3 is a huge joke and would that the greatest do of the old dispen on the grounds where tennis and all out tractors were fined $200 at the Magistracy. sation was not so privileged as the least door games can be indulge in. Art in New Year and the defendant inde appli- for the fact that I want to point out that All this happened shortly before Chinese not be worthy of comment if it were not. gifted Christian. If that be so, if our well water is plentiful and a swimining privileges are so great, cur responsibilities is to be built. A large plot of cation to the Captain Superintendent of Querist is an abjeet fool and does not must be equally grent. How are we dis ground has been assigned for the building Police for a special permit to hold step to consider facts. At the rate of charging them!

of enttages by such members as may care theatrical performances for one month. $3,000 daily profit, it would amount. Did the stupid. This was granted on February 18th. On to 300.000 monthly. There are some who feel those respon to live nearby. sibilities so much that they believe that! These plans are not merely visionary for February 16th the plaintiff was engaged wowser" think of this when he made nothing but the complete dedication of pitch is already" fait necompli Hun-by the defendant as a watchman at a that wide computation? How long would their whole lives to God's service can dreds of young trees have been panted mouth or $1 per day. On Chinese New I have to continue to become a rich man? enable them to discharge tarir respon- sibilities. A notable feature of the life which will in time reely two open a Year Day the defendant gave the plaintiff Questions 6, 7 and 8 are net worthy of of our Church at the present day is the pret, and already the growth of grass the 14th March and the plaintiff was paid Question No. 9 is answered by my reply revival of religious orders of men and of on the track is pleasing to the eye.

was dismissed. He understood that since Question No. 10. Querist" can religious life. And we may be thankful money. Racing in Peking is on the asce that time the plaintiff had been sleeping proxiuce the soldier who lost $100 in the women who give themselves entirely to the this, of course is costing a lot of plus the 32 cmsha and the plaintiff to No. that it is, for there is work in plenty dent, and while the city ders not enjoy the on the preiniger, but fae defendant did not whole time we have brem here, let alone

title of Treaty Port, money is being a

in one bet." I will forfeit $1,000 to. in the Anglican Communion to-day for cumulated here though trade may not be order him, to ein vo

Mr. Lveen added that at the end of charity, Mrt and women who have entirely

With Foochow atid

the month the theatre was hunded back Question No. 11. Is it a fact that a dedicated themselves to the arrvice of God, directly, responsible." But to just Christian prople the call of Chefoo as glaring example, no other can- to the builders and none of the property dart thrower who is a markaman is not.

stor there belonged to the defendant allowed to continue throwing at God is a call to live the Christian life, clusion can be drawn.

His Honour gave judgment for the silver, copper!? while still living in the world of w.cular

plaintif occupation. The vocation of most men

And

$2 cumsha. The theatre was finally closed on cerement.

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'gold,

11 is a faet, Cuerist," for the very simple reason that rbery competitor must

take his turn and I must take advantage

of this opportunity, to thank you for the

and wothen is to live in close and intimate to keep the Memorial of His Death. He INDIAN POLICE SERGEANT SUED contact with all those influences which had said Do this in remembrance of flow from the social organisation, and toe and because they loved Him they

At the Summary Cours yesterdson compliment you pay us (unintentionally) share in the hopes and struggles and kep: His commandment, And if we have pleasures and work of the community in real love for our Lord (and that is the ing, before His Honour the Puise Judge of proving that our games nee run strictly which they live. In some ways this is only true foundation for religion) we! (Mr. Justice Gompertz) a Sikh watchman to the letter of the law and that you more difficult than the life of those who shall be anxious to meet Him in this sued an Indian roller-lana-sergeant for obviously do not know the difference he

of have consecrated their whole lives to sacrament each Sunday. Ther is much the recovery of 18, being is the price of tween games of chance and gamer God's service Probably the chief danger confusion of thought about the duty of a goat and kid and a money deposited skill,

Question No 19 I consider an absolute bowetting the ordinary Christian life, Sunday observares Many people think by the plaintiff with the defendaut

Mr. C. A. S. Rusa, for the plaintiff, said impertinence and is worthy of further in-.. specially here in the Far East where we the duty rests upon the fourth command- live in a non-Christian atmosphere," munt. But the Caristian Lord's Day is the tranzaction took place in June, 1917. vestigation by the proper authorities us the danger of growing laxity. And this quite a different thing from the Sabbath. In January 1910, plantiff went to to who Querist really is, casting, na can only be overcome by constantly rehe Jewish Sabbath was a day on which Macao where he stayed about a year. In he does. an imputation, which, on reflec minding ourselves of the great privileges certain things were unlawful. The idea. 190 he moved to Swatow, where he also tion, amounts to one of two charges, either

He then saw defendant which are cure as Chrisians and the great of it was a negative ide Thou shalt de stayed about a year, returning to. Hong collusion or negligence.

In conclusion will challenge "Querist responsibilities which are thereby entailed

no manner of work." The Jewish Sabbath kong in 1921. upon us. As members of the Christian has never been binding upon Christians. about the debt, defendant promised. to to come out in the open, lay his cards on Church we are responsible for the honour There were people in the early ages who pay. On March 1st, 1923, plaintiff again the table and abide by public opinion. of Christ. We are not only bound to be on wished to make it binding on the asked defendant for the money, defendant The verdict would be that it is not the our guard against an increased laxity in Christian Church together with all the then auid that if the plaintiff would lead welfare of the community that prompted our own lives, but, we have to remember rest of the law of Moses. But they did hin 250 he would send 8100 to plaintiff's his vituperative raving, but a selfish and that we are cur brothers' keepers and we not succeed. The Acts of the Apostles and in India. Plaintiff would not tend ulterior motive, and I state right here and now, whether he be Querist," Bloscopist as members one of another, are bound the epistles. of St, Paul show us that the $50 and no money was paid.

to try and check a growing laxity in the there was a danger of the who Jewish His Lordship was doubtful whether the for Roulettist, that if he slings any more lives of others. Without in any way be law being imposed on Christians. But Status of Limitations did not bar the mud at me through the Press I will coming a busybody in other men's matters it was not imposed, and the Christian claim. He doubted whether the oral acretaliate in quite a different way and as I have given my word to you, Mr. we have a responsibility for the spiritual Sunday is not the sathe as the Jewish knowledgment of the debt was sufficient.

Mr. Ruse said that in view of a decision Editor, at the beginning of this letter." I well-being of our neighbours which we Sabbath. The Lord's Day is a day for mym a short time ago by Mr. Justice wilk not ask for space to reply, as I do have no right to shirk It is difficult to worship. It is a day on which you must Wood he could proceed.

not think they are worthy of reply. estimate the influence for good or evit do certain things. And if we worship on

It was decided to take the evidence and

Thanking you in anticipation, which our lives have on others, but it that day we need not think it wrong to go into the point raised later

Sir, Yours faithfully,**

generally much greater than we think. afterwards to take part in any innocent The defendant's ·CARC was that he

Take fur instance the matter of regular game. The idea of Sunday as a day of attendance at publié worship. There are

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many people who think is is nobody's idleness has been a fruitful source of avil, bought a goat from plaintiff for an Indian It is an old saying that, the Devil tempta Police inspector. The inspector paid him business but their own whether they attend us all but an idea man tempts the Devil $20. This monty he handed over to plain public worship or not. But they are It is certainly better to be playing/tis, who said it satisfied him.:

His Lordship reserved judgment" taken. The raptiness of their place in God's house tends to depress others who 8 than to be idle. But if we do not have come to worship, while on the other Worship we are showing disrespect to God. We are by our detion proclaiming. band the fact of seing them in-Church that we think so little of God's rights "SCENE IN QUEEN'S ROAD, would have encouraged others to using that we will not take the trouble to in A ́remarkable scene was witnessed in tion. Eye comfort requires also just no attendaner. God desires our worship, an hour or two a week to His worship. Our Blessed Lord set us the example of God has said Them that honour Me 1 Queen's Road West regular attendance at public worken in will honour but they that dispute, e Chinese married woman, about 38 years expert care in the manufacture and the synagogue and when He was in shall be lightly esteemed. God, has made of age, was seen to throw herself from Jerusalem He was frequently to be found us and givch us life and all the blessings the verandah of No. 10 into the street find it worth while to consult a reliable in the Temple and He thought as that which we enjoy, and He has taught us that below. As she fell she landed on the firm, devoted exclusively to optical works. God the Father wishes to see us worHe expects us to give some of our time shoulder of & Chinese passing by, sending over ten years experience in the Colony. shipping Him in spirit and in truth. The to worship Him and work for Him. We him spinning into the road, but at the You will and no better equipment any curly Christians used to much tagsther my not be enlied as John the Baptist same time greatly mitigating the force of

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the first day of the week to celebrate the was, to give the whole of our time to her own fall, and, in all probability where than in the office and factory of sacrament of the Holy Communion, and It is still the privilege and the duty of God's worship and work, but we are saving her life. She was taken to the The Hongkong Optical Co, succomors to eaded to give Him some of our time. Government Civil Hospital immediately. Christians to do the saune. The early Can we say that we are doing our duty. It appears that the woman has been Clark & Co, Manufacturing and Re- Christianis nared this day The Lord's the matter? Are we following the suffering from periods of madness for adjustment of your glams. Your will Day" because it was the day on which example of Our Lord Jesus Christ, Anil some ten years past, and jumped from tracking Opticiang, located in sa, Queen's they specially most together in His name readering to God the honour due to the verandal in the hope of taking her Road Central-ADVT.

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