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RECEPTION TO NEW BISHOP.

CATHOLIC COMMUNITY HONOUR RT. REV. MONSIGNOR VALTORTA.

ADDRESSES OF WELCOME IN ELEVEN LANGUAGES.

H.E. THE GOVERNOR PRESENT.

THE HONGKONG DAILY FRESS, TUESDAY, JUNE 15, 1926

CHINESE MISSION TO LEPERS. ACTIVITIES OF REV. T. C. WU. The Rev. T. G. Wu, M.A., B.D., General Secretary of the Chinese Mission to Lepers, Shanghai, has had a busy time since his arrival in the Colony last Satur day."

When in Swatow last month, the Rov.

dents there to form a branch of the Mission, so as to do something for the lepers in that port and neighbourhood.

A meeting of Hongkong Chinese in- terested in the support of the Chinese Mission to the Lepers will be helds in the Chinese Y.W.CA at Caine Road, on the 16th, at 8 o'clock in the evening and general invitation to the public to attend is being extended.

The Rev. Mr. Wa's programme for the rest of the week is as follows

Wednesday, 16th, 8.50 a.m.-St. Paul's Girls' College. sp.n.: General Meeting at hinese Y.W.CIA.. Thursday, 17th. 9 a.m.-Ying Wah Girls'

.College.

HONGKONG DAWN."

Ahlenming dawn

Who drives sleep from mine eyes, And when is born

The mellowed golden skies. From whom the cloudlets over Kowloon

heights, Lake deacy' blankets to make wam the

nights,

Drift down the vale, and with the morn

ing song, Flost der the bay and upwards o'er

Hongkong.

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Why Gleaming dawn. When piercing through the cloud

Which drapes, as with a shroud, Our graceful peak, where we can see

thee first Who dwell thereon, and for thee ever Canst thou not stir and blow, the cloud

along, That we may see the more above Heng-

thirst,

kong!

C. H. S.

«CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.

MR. BERNARD NOMINATED TO LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

A general meeting of members of the Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce

was held in the Chamber of Commerce Room, City Hall, yesterday, to nominate a member of the Chambor fer appoint- ment to the Legislative Council for a term of four years, in succession to the late Mr. P.. H. Holyoak.

The Hon. Mr. D. G. M. Bernard pre- sided.

On Sunday, as reported yesterday, ho addressed three large Chinese gatherings The Rov. T. C. W. yesterday morning, addressed the boys of St. Stephen's We are deeply grateful to Your Lord-Cailege; and this morning at 8.50 o'clock. a thorsughly cosmopolitan audience which Eterally packed the ship for accepting our invitation to-day: he will address the girls of the St.Of Early morn Theatre Royal yesterday evening on the we rejoice that an opportunity has been Stephen's College at Lyttleton Road.. Ac occasion of the reception given in honour given to us dutiful children of the Cathe-cording to Mr. Wu, students in other of the Right Reverend Sensignor Valle Church to render our respectful hom- parts of China Have taken an interest torta, Bishop of Leros and Vicar-Aposto-age to you whose life work has been and in the mission by giving frequent enter. lic of Hongkong, to whom à casket con- will continue to Be amongst us.

tainments and engaging in activition, taining addresses of welcome in. cleven Although, any choice of His Holiness through which money is raised towards different languages was prescated.

the Pope, in his wisdom, for the succes

this good work. In addition to the new Bishop, other ston to the Vicariate" of Hongkong would Frelates and H.E. the Governor (Sir have been received with gratitude, two Cecil Clementi, K.C.M.G.), members rejoice that the Holy Father's nominar. Wu seccoded in getting the resi of the Executive and Legislativstion should have fallen to a priest who Councils were present; also Consular has so zealously laboured amongst us for representatives of Catholic countries many years and we offer Your Lordship and of various. Cathalie religious estab- our sincere felicitations on your elevation lishments in the Colony and Macao; to the episcopate. "while in the body of the Theatre," schools Your Excellency, your presence here conducted under Catholic auspices and this afternoon confers upon the Catholic bonour canicats were represented, the remainder community of Hongkong an

not lightly forget: we of the hall being occupied by the general which we shall public,

thank you for your participation in this Lady Clementi and the wives of Confunation in honour of our Bishop which suls and members of the Councils were is evidence, if evidence were needed, of accommodated in specially reserved seats the active and sympathetic interest, which Your Excellency and Lady Clementi in the centre of the dress circle.

Shortly after 5.0 the Vicar Apostolic take in all sections of this Colony which took his seat on the stage, being accom is so fortunate as to be within your -panied by His Grace Archbishop Cjurisdiction. (Applause.)

Your Grace, we are privileged by your Constantini (the Papal Delegate AD Peking), and the Bishops of lacno and presence" to-day and we recall with plan- Canton, the band of the Silesian Inue, your previous visit to this Colony stituto pinying the Papal Hymn ay they If I may venture to say so, we regard the presence of Your Grace, the personal H.E. the Governor arrived shortly after representative of the Holy Father, not wards, but prior to catering the theatre only as a compliment to Monsignor Vel

1. evidence of your he inspected the guard of honour formed torta, but also by the St. Joseph's College Troop of Boy paternal consideration for the Catholes Scouts, paraded outside the building. of Hongkong (Applause.)

To Your Lordships, Monsignor Nunes, His Excellency Was accompanied by Capt. C. H. Steele (A.D.C.), Capt. H. B. L. and Monsignor Fourquet we, the Catho Dowbiggin (H.K.V.DC.) and Capt. B. L.hes of Hongkong, join with Monsignor Forster (Private Secretary) and as took his place next to Monsignor Valtorta,

On behalf of the Committee, over which the band played the National Anthem.

I have the honour to preside, I have also Others present included the Hon Mr. to thank Mr. Cerveira de Albuquerque W. T. Southorn (Colonial Secretary), the who is bere in a special capacity as repre- Hon. Mr. J. H. Kemp (Attorney-General), and the other distinguished guests around sentative of H.. the Governor of Macao, the Hon. Mr. E. R. Halifax, the Honus this afternoon for their presonce at Mr. H. T. Creasy (Director of Pubile this function (Applause.) Works), the Hon. Mr. H. W. Bird, the Hon. fr. A. D. Lang, Sir Shou Son Chow, Mr. Justice Wood, Professor L Forster, Dr. W. V. M. Koch, and Mr. Choa Po Sien and Mr. H. Dixon (god. fathers of the new Vicar Apostolic).

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Among the representatives of religious bodies were the Rev. Father G. 3. Spada (pro-Vicar Apostalic, Brother Aimar Director of St. Joseph's College), Father Reval, Father Heitteau, Father Downs, Father Lucas, Father Riganti and other.

Senter 4. L. Cerveira de Albuquer.

Chatro (Consul-Genera! Portugal in Hongkong) was representing HE. the Governor of Macao, who was unavoidably absent,

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The Consular representatives of Portu gai, France, Italy. Belgium, Germany, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Nicaragua and others were also present. Among those on the platform were Mr. E. V. M . da Sosis, Mr. J. L. Alves, Mr. Leo d'Almada, and Mr. J. P. Bruga.

THE PRESIDENT'S SPEECH. The President of the General Com- mittee, Mr. C. A. DA Rozi, who opened the proceedings with 10 appropriate speech, said: Before, proceeding to the business which has brought us together. I wish, on behalf of the Committee, lo thank our guests who have bonoured us by acer ting our invitations and those members of the Catholic community who have endorsed..our action by their pres sence here this alternoon.

The succession of a new Vicar Aposto lic is usualy followed by a number of more or less ceremonial visits and fans- tions which serve to introduce him in his new capacity to worshippers at different churchce and to enable different sections of the Catholic community to offer him. their homage and congratulations.

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Some weeks ago, when it was known that His Holiness the Pepe had elected Monsignor Valtorta to succeed the late Bishop Pozzoni, of beloved memory, was, very properly, resolved that in addi- 'tion to any sectional or subsidiary func tions organized in His Lordship's honour, there should be one to comprehend the whole Catholic community and this would, therefore, necessarily be Interna- tional in character.

This resolution has been made effective to-day in this place, where there are re presentatives of eleven nationalities all of whom are inspired by the same desire to offer His Lordship a public welcome. UNIVERSITTY OF THE CHURCH.

Friday, 15th, 11a.ro.-Wah Yaa School. Sunday, goth noon.-Chinese Baptist

Church, Caine Rond.

The PAPA DELEGATE, speaking in Latin, expressed his pleasure at the appoint meat of Father Valsorts as Bishop and Vicar Apostolic. He had known Father Valtorta as a missionary, and realised the splendid work he had accomplished. It was with much gratißuation he in- troduced Him as the pastor to his fock and his flock to their pastor:

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In his address the Chairman said that it was only spine two months since they last net to nominate a representative for the Legislative Council, during, the absence on leave of the late Mr. P. H. Holyoak. Little did they think at that time they should have to meet again a soon to nominate a representative for the full period of four years. This, however, became necessary through Mr. Holyoak's sudden death, which occurred soon after his arrival in England.

Mr. Holyoak, continued the Chairman, served the Chamber on the Legislative. Council for a period of eleven years,

self in working for "the Chamber's in- during which time he never spared him.

terests and proved a most capable repre- sentative. He set an example which it would be hard indeed for his successor to emulate, and his death was u great loss to the Chamber.

THE BISHOP'S REPLY. Replying, BISHOP VALTORTA said he was deeply touched by the manifestations of Catholic loyalty displayed that evening. Valtorta in extending a hearty and re-fusion he felt at appearing before them He could not express in words the con- [spectful") welcome. (Applause.)

as the successor of the late Bishop Rozzoni, and wished that someone else had been in his place. He asked for their indulgent sympathy in his shortcomings. Whatever service he could do for them work of peace and love which he was he would. The speaker referred to the engaged in, and said that although he There was only one candidate to-day, was a Bishop he would never forget that and that was himself, proposed by Hon. he was a missionary who had come to China to prench Christ to his fellow Mr. Lang and seconded by Mr. Barlow, men. fie asked for the co-operation of Voting would therefore be by a show of Catholics in prenching, the gospel in

Monsignor Valtortą, on behalf of the

I Catholics of Hongkong, I beg Your Lord ship to accept this box containing the addresses which my colleagues will pre- sently read (Applause.)

Hongkong

In conclusion, the Bishop said he firmly hoped, and felt certain that they would have British Jesuits soon to help them in the work (applause.)

ADDRESSES OF WELCOME. Following "the presentation of the casket containing the addresses of wel

me, copies of them were read in the languages, in which they were worded. The text of these were given in the pro- grammes, provided, and the English ad-luctant to leave the ball without express dress. read by Mr. 6. P. MARTIN Secretary of the General Committee), was as under:-

HIS EXCELLENCY'S ADMIRATION. H. E. THE GOVERNOR said he was re- ing, his admiration to Bishop Valtorta for the work he had already done in the Colony as a priest, and to wish him every success in the duties of the life he had before him.

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While he did not, coatinted Mr. Bernard, and could not claim to be able to serve the Chamber with any thing approaching the success achieved by Mr. Holyoak, nevertheless, if they did him the honour of electing hira he would do his utmost to protect and further the interests of the Commercial Community. in this the knowledge derived from the varied interests both in Hongkong apd China of the finn he represented, to- gether with the experience of local mat He wished also to say that, as Governorters obtained also from his connection Sin,-On behalf of the Catholic com- of Hongkong, he would regard it as a with local companies as a Directer would munity we have to thank Your Lord-pleasure and a privilege to co-operate prove valuable assets.

With Father Valtorta in everything which ship for permission to offer you a public welcome on the occasion of your tended to the welfare of the Colony, succession to the Vicariate Apostolic (Applause.) of Hongkong.

To the Right Reverend Monsignor Valtorta Bishop of Leros and Vicar Apostelic of Hongkong.

As Catholic laymen we cannot bit be conscious of the very solemn respon- Bibility which has been laid upon you nor are we unmindful of your own deep sense of this responsibility.

For this reason, though we are grate ful for the Holy Father's recognition of your devoted labours in this Vicariate, congratulation is not the prime motive of this address, nad e know that you would not wish it to

be so.

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This concluded the reception, the as sembly immediately dispersing.

COMMITTEES..

The General Committee responsible for the organisation of the reception were as under-

The Hon. Mr. A. Lang proposed and Mr. A. H. Barlow seccaded Mr. Bernard's nomination, and the proposi tion, having been put to the meeting, was carried unanimously.

3ir. Bernard thanked the members for the honour they had conferred upon him, and said that he would do his best as the representative of the Chamber, (Applause.)

OBITUARY,

FUNERAL OF LATE MRS. CHOY

CHONG SUI.

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The funeral of Mrs. Choy Chong Sui took place on Sunday afternoon at the Chinese Christian Cemetery amid many manifestations of regret among the lead- ing Chinese families of the Colony. The route of the funeral procession was along Caine Road, Des Yeux Road and up past the University. The Chang Wah Band and Chung Sing Band were in, at- tendance and the procession was a most impressive one. At the Cemetery a short service was conducted by the Rev. Cheung Chuk Ling.

The following members of the committee President, C. A. da Roza: Secretary, were present the Hon. Mr. D. G. X. Bernard (Chairman), the Hon. Mr. A. G. P. de Martin; L. Baines, W. J. Carroll, Lieut. Dennis ft. Campbell, Surg. Lang, Messrs. Paul Lauder, A. S; D. Lieut. Cusack, Captain Chamberlain, Cousland, J. A. Plummer, A. H. Barlow, A.O.C., Lieut. Cubbeld, F. E. Dillon, C. C. Knight, and H. R. Cleland (Acting Henry Dixon, T. W. Doyle, G. E. Dug Secretary). .. We are asking you rather to receive gan, J. P.. Fehily, Captain Haig, F. our humble recognition of the spiritual Reynold Jones, C. P. Marcell, H. Mac obedience we owe to you as our Bishop.namara, G. McCarthy, T. Murphy, A., J. Some of us have known you for a O'Donoghue, Captain O'Leary Surg. long time; you have been our friend: Lieut. Quinn, J. P. Sherry Lieut. we have respected, you A devoted Commander Sarkey, A. T. Wheeldon, priest. To this affection and this res, Francisco Tee Yat, Robert Choa. Li Yat pect we now rejoice to add our loyal Choi, Hing Kee, J... S. Shek, Choa Po obedience to the head of the Catholic Siea, Leung Tun Sheung, Andrew Tse, community in this Colony.

P. Teui, Tso Chak Wan, Simon Tse That you may long have strength to Yan, Januario D'Almeida, A. A Alves, Inbour for the Church of God and the C. M. 8. Alves. J. L. de Sclavisa Alves, glory of His Holy Name is our heart J. M. Alves, F. Barnes, B. de Castro felt with and Braver.We are, Sir. Basto, F. M. de Castro Basto, J. P. On behalf of the Catholic community, Braga, Leo D'Almada e Castro, F. M., P. Your Lordship'e faithful servants. da Graca, L. Gutierrez, D. P. J. Lopes, The remaining adresses were read by F. L. Marques, A. F. B. Silva-Netto, J. M. Noronha, A F. Osmund, Dr. the fallowing gentlemen.-Chinese, Mr. Simon Tae Yan (substituting his father Ozorin, J. M. G. Pereira, Max dos Chevalier Francisco Tae Yat); Portu-emedios, Jorge Ribeiro, J. M. da Rocha,

The chief mourners were:-Messrs. guere, Mr. F. P. de Vasconcellos Soares; E. D. da Foza. P. M. N. da Silva, F.-P. Italian, Mr. Ugo Gonella; French, Mr. de V Soares, V. F. Soares, R. V. M. R. Choy Hing, Chey Chong and Choy Wai LH. Salzani; Spanish, Mr. L. B. de Souen, A. Souza, Dr. Senza, Mae (cons), Mr. M. H. Loo and Mrs. Ildefonso; German, Mr. H. Amman; Ivanovich. U. Gonella, A. Lecet, L., HCL. Wong (daughters);

Included in several hundred wreaths Japanese, Mr. Hachiuma Senzo; Dutch, Bulzani, A. Bellin, L. R. Ildefonso,

Austrian,

Ationan, R. Basa, H. Ammann, S. and fleral tributes were those from Sir Mr. H. W. Hendricksers:

Hachiuma, H. M. Hendricksen, Baron Shou Son Chow, the General Chamber Baron A. Braun, Annamite, Mr. C.. Van

Braun, C. Van Leo N. Van Trong. of Commerce, Chinese Merchants' Club, The LADIES RECEPTION COMMITTEE who the Chinese Y.X.C.A, Employees of the received Lady Clementi and the wives Sun Co., Ltd, Hongkong and Canton, of Consuis and Council members. etc., The Wing On Co., Ltd., The Sincere Co., comprised, Mrs. Roza, Mme. In Prade. Ltd., Bank of East Asia, Bank of Can Mrs. Albuquerque. Mrs. Alyes, Mrs. Chon ton, National Commercial and Savings Po Bien, Mrs. Simon The Yan, Mrs. Bank, Hastings, Dennys & Bowley and

Mr. A. G. Pilo. Sherry.

These Indies were assisted by Misa The Sun Co., Ltd, and their two Albuquerone, Miss Alves, the Misses branches at Canton remained closed all Tourerio, the Misses Rochas, the Misses day as a mark of respect for the deceased Simon Tze Yan and the Misses Choa Poly, whose sous are closely identified Sien.

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OTHER SPEAKERS.

Nowadays the world is in travail with the endeavour to bring forth some scheme for promoting friendliness between man and man and concord among nations. Such endeavour merits the sympathy of Leo. all men of good will and should surely find an echo in the hearts of Catholes in

The BISHOP or MACAO, who spoke in whose Church is found unity of thought Portuguese, raferred to his work, with unity of purpp unity of action and where charity between nations is more the Portuguese in Macao, and aid he was sure that the Portuguese in Hong- her fully achieved than elsewhere by children of many racas kneeling side kong, who formed the greater part of the by side in worship. And so, incidentally, Catholic community in this Colony would this function to-day is a minor example respect and encourage by their assistance of the universality of the church in which their new Bishop in his work among His Lordship has been raised to the them.

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