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EMPIRE DAY.

SPECIAL SERVICES AT THE ~:

CHURCHES.

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, MAY 25TH, 1925

FATHER, SPADM'S ADDULESS.

•In his address on “Empire Day”, the Very Rev. · Father Spada said.—

Dear Children:-We are assembled in As Empire Day felt on Sunday this this bacred edge to-day to acquit our Fear, people were confined to celebrat elves of the ever pleasing duty of offer

ing praise and thanks to God for His (ing this important annual festival in past benefits material and spiritual

a very quiet manner yesterday.

in favour of the Great British Empire and Howover the way in which the cele to beseech the Lend of Hosts and King of bration was carried out proved very effecings to give it continued prosperity Live it simply planned, consisting for the most part of special services Held at the various churches in the Colony, these being conducted principalty for the bene it of the young people and future citizens of our Empire...

NOT

“TO THE UTTERMOST.” MOTOR · CYCLES CRASH. “AMENDMENTS IN ANTI-PIRACY. SERIOUS ACCIDENT" AT CASTLE

REGULATIONS.

PEAK ROAD

Following upon tho recommendations. MR. M. F. KEY AND MR. P. BROWN

SEVERELY INJURED.. of the Inter-Departments. Committee in London which reviewed the Hongkong

A serious accident occurred on Satar- Piracy Begulations in the light of the day evening on the Castle Peak Road. representations made by the China Coast

as a result of which Mr. M. E, Key, Officers' Guild and the Marine Engineers Secretary of the Hongkong Chamber of Guild of China, the Regulations have Commerce, and Mr. P. Brown, of been amended in certain important res Messra, Loxley & Co. are

Government Civil Hospital suffering.

pects.

in the

parts of the globe. Under the flag of the Empire we all enjoy civil and religious freedom wherever we go within the limits of the Empire, we are sure of being ruled" by law and not by caprice. Yes, we all know the Empire stands for law and The current isis of the Goerrament troen injuries which will inenpacitate Justice. These are the two strands of Gazette contains a notification that them for some time.. the coril that unite this whole mighty the regulations relating to ships (ex- family nations, independently of race

allowed to carry on her

more expecially the children, the vastnesssion of uplifting fallen hunaren Lis- tion next after the words. Each certi-zad the two motor cycles collfärd, causing i

It behaves us then dear children to

The accidens took place, arar Tsun At each church where an Empire Das for colour Law, "ordee, and liberty are ceeding 60 tons) made by the Governor Was about 8 pm. Mr. Key, descending service was held, addresses were given the three watchwords of every true in Council on March 8th, 1934, are now the Chan Wan hill, was essaying the first especially suitable to the occasion and Briton, both in the Sitherland or in amended as follows:-Regulation 1. by of the dangerous corners at that part

Greater Britain over the seas. As to bearing on the topic of the Day; that of religious liberty-nothing is left to be de- the deletion of words to the utter-of the Castle Peak Road, when Mr. arging home to the congregation, and sired. Our Holy Mother the Church is most "; and regulation by the inrer Brown came from the opposite direction

without greatness, unity and menning of our let or bindrager: If we ourselves feet ficated officer," of the words "not being both riders to be heavily thrown, Mr. widesprend Empire.

quite safe in this beautiful little Colony an engineer officer actively engaged on key was flung to the edge of the rundway

and. found himself hanging over the pro-i The prificipal services for the young it is due solely to the fact that the Empire bis duties in the engine room."

fing floats, proudly over our island hoine,

The first amendment allows to ships people were those conducted at St. John's; and that small portion of territory across officers some discretion regarding the pier, which falls away abruptly at this Cathedral, where an address was given the water.

measures of resistance to be offered by point. He grasped the railings with ond them in the event of attack by pirates; hand and held on tenaciously, until by the Rev. G. T. Waldegrave (Com- missioner at the Hongkong Boy Scouts new on this Civil Festival of Empire dar the second amendment refers to the some passing motorista ved him from our deep sense of loyalty to the Crown carrying of revolvers. Engineer officers Assocration), Le upwards of 300 school uni gratitude to those at present res find it inconvenient to carry arms and his perilous position. children, Her Senuta and Girl Guides: possible for the maintenance of the grand ammunition while op duty in the engine- and that at the Roman Catholic Cathedr- traditions of that Empire on which ther

sun never sets. May loyalty to the ag at of che immaculate Conception, where he ever one of the outstanding charnes the Very Rev. Father . M. Spada, teristics of our Schools located in this (Pro-Vicar Apostolic). addressed an- tiny outpost of the Empire. We have re- cently had striking proof of this worth other large gathering of young people feeling of loyalty and practical patriotism | CRITICISM OF THE RECRUITING of the Catholic schools of the Colony. At that pervades the whole Empire and St. Joseph's College prizes were award, welds its several parts into one. The ed for essays on Empire Day,

Although the Fleet are away at Weir, Hai-Well the few remaining warships and visiting gaval vessels, and other uses in the Harbour generally,, dressed ship" in honour of the occa-

sion.

In keeping with the occasion, several wreaths and bouquets of flowers from various members of the British Com. munity were laid at the War Memorial

Wembley Exhibition has revealed and will continue to reveal to ourselves. aad

the whole world that though the British Empire is widely scattered it is in heart and mind closely unite. We read day by day of the enthusiastic reventions accent- ed H.R... the Prince of Wales in the different parts of the Empire which he honours with his presence. Everywhere the Prince has had evidence of that pride

Fea

EXPERT'S PRAISE OF HK

FIRE BRIGADE.

SYSTEM

Capt. T. G. Dyson, for many years Commanding Offer of the Windsor Fire Brigade, and now known as the father of the British Fire Service," who was in Hongkong recently, has written to the Daily Press from Shanghai in a very appreciative way of his visit to the Calony,

Kowloon.

Capt. Dyson, as is koown, is making a tour of the world in order to visit the principal Fire Brigades in the different countries.

He particularly mentions the courteous of rare, that unity of sentinient and pur-way in which he was received by Supt. Brooks and Station-Oficer Saunders and pose, that feeling of common loyalty and spenks in high praise of the efficiency of obligation that enger desire to claim a share, as we all are, in the glories of the various sections of the Hongkong great Empire with a past and it may be. Fire Brigade which he saw either at the Cathedral.

a greater future. It must not he forgot drill or on parade, both in Victor in and ten dear children that the youth of to-day Today will be oliseeved generally by will be the spine of that hoped for greater "school-children as public holiday in future. It will be up to then to see to it celebration of Empire Day, and they not only that "Britons never shall be sla- hut that they uphold the high will be üblete celebrate the occasion in standard of freedom and passionate love a more lighthearted fashion than yester of Justice or fair play set them by their day, whell the observance was conducted ancestors. and bring others to have a share in that liberty-loving spirit of more in religious and thanksgiving which they are the fortunate possessors. at a moment's notice. spirit. The Military. Maval, and Har, But all this cannot be hoped for if the hour Offices, and other public offices gencivic and moral virtues are not inculated erally will also be closed except for in the morning of life. The sterling short time due morning for the qualities of courage, discipline. patience, paws of conducting pecessary and "im

determination, reverence for public law portant business.

and respect for national rights, have gone to make the Empire what it is to-day these same qualities and these alone can maintain it. The founder of the Empire Day movement stresses this when he says "Lack of discipline in youth tends self indulgence in later years, creating idle

AT THE CHURCHES.

At St. John's Cathedral, the preacher in the morning was the Rev. W. T. Featherstone.

In Hongkong be considers that a few more British sub-officers are needed. especially as he says it is open to any member of the rank and file to leave If za agreement or contract," he writes, "cannot be made when a recruit join the Brigade, stipulating that he must remain at least twelve months, some inducement to long service in the shape of increased pay periodically should be brought into vogue.

"At present,'

adds Capt. Dyson, there is great expense in fitting out and drilling recruits and no guarantee that there will be an adequats return." thinks the Legislative Council, or the This is A state of affairs which he

Chamber of Commeres, should take steps to have altered.

A special service was held at the Kow. Joon Union Church in the morning, the

selfish pleasure-seekers among address being given by Dr. T. W. Peare, rich, and tramps, loafers, corner-boys and Q.B.E., The Rev. S. Hordes Johnston hooligans among the poorer classes. Let B.A., Was also assisted by Mr. T. Hus bear in mind, the Earl concludes, that Hünt, who recently arrived in the no nation can be permanently strong Culony to organise the work of the which is founded on the quicksands of us feel hopeless, It should rather ex- European Y.M.C.A. in Kowloon. evening service

out the day.

The

purposes out

Let our honour, our might, our majesty, our dominion and our Power be His; henceforth and for evermore.

The rescuers did all ther' possibly coul to ease his pain, and together with Mr. Brown, who was also severely injured...be was taken by car to the Kwong Wah Hospital, in Kowloon. Then, after their injuries had been dressed, both men were taken to the Government Civil. Hos- pital.

Mr. Key has a broken ankle, a fractur wrist and his knee is badly crushed. He was also considerably weakened from loss of blood.

Mr. Brown's ankle and wrist are also broken and his knee badly hurt.

Cases, it is the right wrist that is Strangely and unfortunately is both fractored. Both M7. Key and Mr. Brown underwent operations after their admittance to the Government Civil Hospital, and it is reassuring to be able in report that the doctors expect both men to make a good recovery, although it is stated that such recovery must necessarily be slow.

Enquiries yesterday elicited that Mr. Key was still suffering from the shock and it had been deemed advisable that he should see no visitors for a time. Both machines were amnabed.

H.R.H. PRINCE GEORGE. ARRIVING THIS WEEK TO SERVE

* ON "CHINA STATION.

H.R.H. Prince George, who is coming to the China Station to join H.M.S.

Bingapore yesterday! Harkins, left morning on board the s.s. Matra. While at Singapore he was accorded a fine re- ception and various entertainments were arranged for him.

It is not yet known by the P., and O. Shipping Office exactly what day the Malca will arrive in port, but they will

be able to state more definitely today or

to-morrow.

The Malwa will in all probability arrive at Hongkong either late on Wednesday or some time on Thursday. "No definite arrangements bad yet been made as to how the Prince would be re- use the spark of the divine ceived on his arrival, when a Daily was conducted by the indiscipline," Thence it can easily be courage us

inferred what a heavy responsibility de "Hey. Henry 6. F. Rossiter, who is at volves on those in the Empire who have spirit which is in each of us to His Prees representative made an enquiry in greater glory. When we take a big official quarters during the week-end. I present carrying on the work of Wesleyan, in their hands the Bulding of youthful view of things troubles and trials seem is almost certain, however, that be will Chaplain in Hongkong.

character from the nursery to the Univer trivial, sorrows acb-away in a soothing be met on board the fatwa by Naval At St. Andrew's Church Kowloon, the Rev. C. F. Northcott, Chaplain tsity lecture-hall. You, dear children, are rest in the Lord Who is working Hia, representatives of the China Station.

"The Prince will not be remaining in 11. M. Forces, was the preacher through being educated by men and women who devote their entire lives unsparingly and

Hongkong, but will leave on the Malwa, At the Union Church. Kennedy Road, Ungrudgingly to the noble and difficult

when she departs for Shanghai, where task of Education. To them therefore

he will tranship and proceed to Wei- the Rev. Edgar Dewator, of Huigh Col·

you owe a deep debt of gratitude which

Hai-Wei to join H.M.S. Hawkins. lege, Fatshan, was the special presener you should manifest by Joyalty and willing THE YOUNG PEOPLES SERVICE. This being the case, it is not definitely *ll day.

At the Wesleyan Church, Wanchai, the obedience. They, for their part, will see

The special service for the young peo- known yet whether he will remain co Rr. H. S. F. Rossiter preached in the to it that the forces moral and physical ple at St. John's Cathedral at evenisong, board during the Malun's stay in port, wrning, and in the evening the Rev. which have gone to build the world's yesterday was attended by nearly 3x or whether he will sleep ashore. It

Horner Johnston. (l'astor of the Kreatest Empire continue to be actively school children, Scouts and giri Guides: quite likely, however, that providing the Union Church, Kowluun), occupied the Caged in its preservation. Its decline while altogether the congregation na Halwa remains here long enough he will

or fall will begin only wher the morals of bered nearly 600.

stay at Government House. This, how- the citizens composing it will begin to

ever, remains to be seen and ax men the length of stay of the law here, connection with be arrival of Prince

pulpit,

elebrations of their own.

the immaculate Conception, there was also a very large attendance at the em pire Day commemoration service for the Catholic Schools of Hongkong,

Therefore

as to what arrangements are made in

George.

LOULOU DAILLY AT THE

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A DULL ENTERTAINMENT.

Among the schools represented wers Various troops of Boy Scouts also held decline. However, the efforts of those the following.-Queen's College, Elis tioned, it will very largely depend on

At an early parade yesterday of entrusted with your upbringing will be Kadoorie, School, Baiyingpan School pile and Scouts of St. Joseph's unavailing if your co-operation, dear chil- Garrison School St. Stephen's Boys college. .prizeR were distributed for dreg, is wanting.

you should regard the rules School, Yaumati School, Ying Wa Col- the best essays on Empire Day. The

lege, Kowloon Junior British School, Peak School, Diocesan Boys' School, Be prizes were presented by the St. Joseph's laid down for the regulation of your con-

Dalilios Public School and St. Stephen's College Old Boys' Association, and Mr. duet in the class room, on the play ground,

Ralphs read the best essays in each on the sports field or elsewhere, not as soGirls' School. The Boy Scouts who num- class and awarded the prizes as under: any restrictions on your liberty deprivbered about fifty were present under the Class 1: 1, C. F. Young: 9. Kwok Tazing you of many privileges, but as an command of District Scoutmaster. A Ying: Clase 2: E. Maskins: Class the duties of future citizenship in the charge of the 140 Girl Guides present.

effective, training necessary to fit you for White; while Miss Owen Hughes was in J. N. Young: Class 30: P. A. Xavier Empire. There duties full under three

It would not be unfair to say that Class 3h: E. Abraham: Class 3c: Chin heads-those towards the Creator, those Sir Claud Severn (Colonial Secretary), purported to be a grand gala night

Among those present were the Hon Mile. Loulou Dailly, who gave us what Yen Sang: Class 4 Clement Lopes; towards the neighbour and those towards and the Right. Rev. C. R. Duppuy (Bishop at the Theatre Royal on Saturday, Class 4h: Rowney Laur

Durselves. We are bound to worship of Victoria) and Mrs. Duppuy

scarcely lived up to the high encomiums BOMÁN CATHOLIC CATHEDRAL the one, true and living God by Faith,

The service was conducted by the Rer. which were showered upon her previous At the Roman Catholic Cathedral of Hope, Charity and Religion. Man must. B. Powell (Assistant Chaplain of the to her arrival in the Colony.

not live for himself alone. It is his duty Cathedral), who was assisted by the Rer. A grand gala night" conjured up to live for the welfare of all others as well WT. Featherstone (Headmaster of the visions of a lively entertainment, with AB of himself. We have obligations in Diocesan Boy's School). The lesson was regard to ourselves, the poinciple of real by the Hon. Sir Claud Severn, and dancing displays, and a large and plenty of spirited music, wonderful which in the words of the poet Tennyson' The schools participating were ?— are self-reverence; self-knowledge and the pin lay Address was delivered enthusiastic audience. As a matter of Garrison Behool of Hongkong, St Joseph's English College, Italian Con- self-control." While the citizens of the by the Rev. U. T. Waldegrave (Scout fact the audieties at the Theatre Royal

Commissioner for Hongkong).

on Saturday evening was small and ap Voot, N. Francis School (Wanchait British Empire hold fast to thene pre-

During the service the bymas sung pcared, at any rate dispirited even if St. Mary's School (Kowloon), Students cepts they can look to the future of the included "Land of Our Birth," "O God not actually bored. There was little ap of, the Cathedral Seminary, St. Louis Motherland-and to that of nations that Our Helv." "Brightly Gleams our plause and certainly no great enthusiasm. sprung from with That responsiveness between the stage deen Chinese School, Shaukiwan Chinese hope and confidence.

The service was concluded, with the aius- and the onlookers so essential to true School, Kai Lap Chinese School (Wan-

jug of the National Anthem. The sing gala" was entirely lacking. thai), Tak Ying School (Wanchai), To

ing was led by the Cathedral Choir, who Mlle Dailly is a graceful and an ac At the special service held at St. Ying School (Mosque Street), Wa Yaa Ying School (Mosque Street), Wa Yan John's Cathedral yesterday morning, the were assisted by St. Peter's Choir.complished dancer. But it requires D The Rev. G. T. Waldegrave based his artiste of outstanding personality to English School (Bobinson Road). Sacred Rev. W. T. Featherstone. (Headmaster address on the text "But Paal said I undertake the responsibility of provid- Hezzt School (St. Joseph's Villa), and of the Diocesan Boy's School), who was

am a man which am a Jew of Tarsus, ing a whole evening's entertainment by several other Chinese Schools in Hung the preacher, delivered a very interesting a city in Cilicia, a citizen of ano mean herself and to carry it through success address bearing on Empire Day: His city; and, I beseech thee, suffer me to fullre was the trouble. The programme Homo, Yaumati, and Shamsuipo concluding words were co

The Order of service, which was con-

speak unto the people

There ducted by the Very Rev. Father G. Meble ourselves. In our Empire we have framed to meet the frquirements of the the items were decidedly attractive, ba

On a day like this we do well to hum- His address was most appropriately was pleasing enough in its way, some of Spada, (Pro-Vicar Apostolic), whe otheiated, nesisted by the Clergy and the great responsibilities. The size of God's occasion and was especially suitable for it lacked variety and what our American Students of the Cathedral Seminary, was demain should not frighten us and make the young congregation to whom it was frienda would probably dearribe as

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