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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS. SATURDAY, AUGUST 16, 1930.

NEED FOR NEW NETHERSOLE HOSPITAL.

URGENT APPEAL FOR FUNDS: CAMPAIGN TO RAISE $150,000.

"LONG RECORD OF VALUABLE SERVICES TO COLONY'S SICK POOR.

At the annual meeting of the Alice Memorial and Affiliated Hospitals which was held at the Board Room of the Hong Kong. General Chamber of Commerce yesterday, the Chairman, the Hon. Dr. S. W. T'ao, O.B.E., epoke on the urgent need for a new Netherole Hospital.

To achieve this purpose, a sum of $150,000 is required and an appeal has been issued for donations. It was stated that the present Nethersola Hospital has done yeoman service for 37 yearsp and the time has now arrived when the building no longer serves ito needs.

ALICE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL MEETING.

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The appeal for funds, signed by the members of the Executive Com- mittee is as follows;---

CORRESPONDENCE.

[For obvious reasons, the identity

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CLERICAL INFLUENCE

WANING?

HONG. TÔNG

DAILY PRESS."] |

Forty-three years ago the Alice Memorial Hospital came into be of his correspondents must be known [TO THE EDITOR OF THE

to the Editor. All letters intended ing. a hospital for the treatment of poor Chinese by Western medi- for publication must be cal methods. Six years after, the panied by the name and address of the writer, not for publication, un- Nethersole Hospital, which is affiliated to the Alice Memorial less so desired, but is evidence of Hospital, was erected by the good faith. Correspondents who do generosity of the late Dr. W, H.not give this information will not Davis for the twofold purpose of see their letters in print--ED.] treating, by the same methods, Chinese women and children, and

WHAT'S WRONG AT THE ot training Chinese women nurses and midwives.

CATHEDRAL.

In 1929 the Alice Memorial

Hospital way referected on a new (TO THE EDITOR OF THE "HONG KONG

site on Bonham Road, adjacent to. the Nethersole, at a cost of about 8100,000. Appeal for financial help was made to the public for equip ment only as the new site was the gift of the London Missionary Society and the cost of the build- ing was defrayed out of the pro- ceeds of the sale of the old site

DAILY PRESS."]

SI-It is a great pity. I think, that there are people in this place who dearly love to poke a anger of scorn at the Anglican Church and its dignitaries, and often A stage has now been reached criticism which is anything but con- when the Nethersole Hospital also strnctive, rather destructive. It needs reconstruction. The building must be perfectly obvious to any has been carefully examined by Supporting the Chairman were will form one large modern hos Mecare. Little, Adams and Wood, person who really loves the Church

architects, and by a special com-

and bas its affairs at heart that Dr. F. R. Ashton (Secretary), the pital building. A Bum of 8200,000mittee of the Executive Committee Rev. H. R. Walks, Dr. Gibson, Mr. will be required for this building of the Alice Memorial and Affiliat the various people who have re- Justica J. R. Wood, Hon. Dr. Koto scheme, and towards this amount ed Hospitals and it was found to cently rushed into print and offer- wall, Messrs. A Stevenson, F. S. there is $50,000 in hand. An appeal be so deteriorated that to attempted remarks uncalled-for regarding

to renovate it would be neither Sommerfelt, T. H. R. Shaw, Fungis being issued asking for liberal economical nor advisable. Kong Un, U. Rumjaha, and J. M. donations so that the proposed Wong.

building may be proceeded with as, soon as possible.

Chairman's Speech. “

Child Welfare.

The Netherscle has helped to

In moving the adoption of the report and accounts the Chairman, said:-Gentlemen: The annual resupply the need in Hong Kong for port and statement of accounts have been in your hands for some time and with your permission I propose to take them as read.

In reviewing the past year's work you will note that certain changes have taken place in the personnel

special hospital work for women and children, by holding gynaeco- logical, antenatal and child welfare clinics besides the daily general clinic for women and children. His Excellency Sir William Peel, when

"A New Buliding.. After very careful and earnest consideration, the Committee has decided to erect a new hospital on its present site. Opportunity will be taken to build a larger hospital on modern lines, and more suited to the needs of the time.

the Bishop and Dean are not loyal Church people, and therefore such remarks ought to be ignored and smiled at

It appears to be cases of "Empty vessels make the most scund."

I am bot prepared to discuss why the Bishop and Dean are in Lon

ti

St-May I intervene in this discussion to say first-that I think is a very good thing, to have these matters ventilated publicly, and second-to deplore the introduction of any side-issues, sectarian" or other,

This discussion arose in the first place out of certain statements made in London by the Bishop and Mr. Halward. Some of those state- ments were foolish; others unwise, but if we are to do any good by this open expression of opinions, let us keep the points at issue, and not go wandering off making comparisons with people with whose affairs we have no concern.

I am afraid there is a very wide impression that the Cathedral clergy have got out of touch with the community, and it seems to me

confine ourselves to exchanging that in this discussion we should idene as to ways and means of remedying this state of affairs.

If it is true that the clergy do leave the field so often and for so long as has been said, then it is no wonder the influence of the Cathedral is waning. How can we best start to put things right? Yours, etc.,

PERPLEXED.

PARSONS AND PRIESTS.

DAILY PRESS."]

Messra Little, Adams and Wooddon at the moment. In my opinion have submitted an estimate for the it would have been far better to [To THE EDITOR OF THE HONG KONG erection of taro blocks which would wait until these two gentlemen conform with that of the Alice return to the Colony, and then if anyone wants to have his or her Memorial Hospital. The estimated

say, have it, or hold his peace! he visited the Kwong Wa Hospital cost of the new building is ap- of the medical staff and in the ada fortnight ago, expressed his approximately $200,000.

For the purpose of building a In any case, the Bishop would ministration of the Hospitals. The preciation of the interest that hos New Alice Memorial Hospital,pitals in Hong Kong are taking in small extension to the Nethersole, have gone to London this year which was formally opened by H.E. baby welfare, while Lady Peel also a building fund was instituted in owing to the Lambeth Conference. Sir Cecil Clementi in February, takes a deep interest in hospital1913, and the amount now stand- 1929, has proved a great asset to the work for women and children. Weing to its credit is about $30,000, work. The Lecture Room especially earnestly hope therefore that the which the Committee has decided to has proved of value, while the new public will respond literally to our employ towards the cost of the pro- A sum of operation room, and the wards appeal so that we may be able to posed reconstruction. fitted with modern conveniences undertake this necessary reconstruc- 8150,000 is thus still required for have added considerably to the tion without delay. Having made the building scheme, and we there efficiency of the medical and sur-the annual report and staterat of donation you for a generous

accounts for 1929 be adapted

Mr. U. Rumjahn, arconded, and the motion was carried unanimous-

work of the Hospital. a Throughout the year the medical work has been well maintained, the uumber of in-patients showing an increase as compared with the lastly four years. The decrease in the number of outpatients is accounted for by the closing of the Hollywood

The Hon. Dr. R. H. Kotewall, speaking at a later stage of the meeting in support of the appeal-for

Hospital, said:

Fine Record.

In asking for your help we would emphasize the services which the Nethersofs has rendered to the Chinese community for the long Ita period of thirty-seven years. work is essentially to minister to

812,-Perhaps the writer, who is neither an Anglican nor a Roman Catholic, but who neverthe less calls himself a follower of Jesus Christ, may be allowed to express his views.on the controversy No one more than I knows how regarding the Bishop's leave. far short of the mark the Church. It seems to me that the essential has fallen in Hong Kong, and I difference between the ministries of sincerely hope that, in the hear the two denominations is this future we shall have services at The clergyman regards his call- case of the priests it is considered the Cathedral which will be in keeping as a profession, whereas in the

little a vocation, for whic

which he gives up ing with any Cathedral-I mean in

more ritual.

fallence, and yes! 4 Floathe, for one thing, musical settings that are mutilated, and that used at the Choral Eucharist is. To any musical person such action is unpardonable The Cathe dral possesses a brilliant organist and a magnificent organ.

everything.

From experience derived froin residence in Europe my opinion je that the Catholic priest is less affected by worldly considerations in his general outlook, and is his flock than is the case of his more of a friend to all sections of Anglican colleague.

Road Dispensary, all the out funds to rebuild the Netherscie the needs of the sick poor, especial. Things half-done are neither done To put the thing into a nutshell-

patients now being seen at the Alice Memorial Hospital, Bonham Road, where there has been an increase in numbers over previous years.

Training of Nuraes,

Mr. Chairman and Gentlemen,-ly women and children, and to train Before we disperse I should like to Chinese women to be nurses and say a few words in support of the inidwives, and there can be no ques Chairman's appeal for funds to tion that this work is greatly need rebuild the Nethersole Hospital. A ed and most valuable to the.com printed Appeal made in the names munity. With increased accommo The training of nurses and mid- of the Executive Committee and of dation and a new building erected wives, continues to be an important the Appeal Committee being in on the lines of modern hospital con- feature of the work. The Chinese your hands, and the matter having struction, the Nethersole can render staff nurses trained in the hospitals Leen dealt with at some length in

yet greater service to the Colony. are a great help; and there is an

the Chairman's speech, there leaves It is with this object in view that excellent spirit of esprit de corps little for me to say. We all know we pay come before you for your among the nurses, both past and the great service the Nethersole help. present, which has resulted in the Hospital has rendered to the Colony formation of a Former Nurses As for the long period of nearly 38 sociation I am very interested to years. Its work is essentially to learn that some of the women

minister to the needs of the sick nurses have volunteered, to nurse in the men's hospital if required and poor, especially women and child I hope that there will be a gradualbe nurses and midwives; and this development along those lines.

The accounts show a small deficit work has been an inestimable boon for the year, but the statement in-. cludes allowance for all sundry credifora.

ren," and to train Chinese women to

to the community."

We know that you have many other calls to meet, but we feel that the imperative accessity for recon strusting the Nethersole and the vital importance of the work which it is doing must appeal to you, and that you will make yet another effort to help us with a liberal gift towards the fund for rebuilding' this "Abode of Life, the Treasury to which the poor can come with their need, and the rich with their sympathy."...

To-day the building is in need of re-construction. As a member of i special committee appointed some This year, the low sterling value months ago to look into this ques of the dollar will make it very tion, I can give you the assurance difficult for us to meet all our that the building has now reacheded to the General Committee:

The following members were elect- obligations, as the salaries of the & stage when further patching and Messrs. T. H. R. Shaw, Chan Lim European staff, passages and most

Where, then, does the fault lie? nor undone, and for goodness sake let us have all the pomp and cere mony that the Anglican Church allows. The people who will grouse are those who know nothing of Church history and the Canons of the Church, and it is up to the clergy to educate these people.

Look at the number of padres in this place Where do they go on Sundays?

What is wanted at St. John's Cathedral is more liaison between Bishop, Dean, Priest, and Layman. the congregations will grow less and Until this liaison is completed, less, and which at the moment are deplorable in the extreme.-Yours,

tej

MIRFIELD.

HONG KONG: August 15.

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE.

“ HONG TỔNG (TO THE EDITOR OF THE

DAILY PRESS."]

SIE-As on a recent occasion, a

writer in your correspondence

he dedicates himself to the servic of the Church, and such questions as leave, enlaries, etc., are only of the slightest importance.

There is a germ of truth in the following story: A lady parishion- er, while visiting the wife of a vicar, found her busily packing. On enquiring the reason she was told that the leader of the flock had received a "higher" calling.: And what does your husband

"Oh, be is think of the offer! praying for. Divine guidance in his study."-Yours, etc.,

· UNITARIANT. HONG KONG: August 15.

WAS IT CRICKET?

[TO THE EDITOR OF. THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS."] Sin, Surely our old comrade "R. Abbit is wide of the mark in suggesting that folk were angry. with the umpires at Leeds!

of the medical supplies are paid in pairing would be decidedly uaPak, Fung Gong Un, Lau Chou columns misquotes several passagen ed in favour of England. What,

economical You have heard from sterling, while the donations rethe Chairman that the fabric has ceived are in dollara. To meet the deteriorated, and that its equip deficiency I trust that the regularment has become unsuited to modern annual subscribers will have this in

conditiona. mind and new subscribers would be welcomed. On behalf of the Com- mittes I desire to express our beat thanks to all who have subscribed to the funds or given help in other

ways.

rage

Urgent Need,

and Dr. J. C. Macgown

which have been carefully detached from their context in the Christian Science text book," Science and

and

I trust you will kindly grant space

to reply..

I don't think anyone has fug- gested that the impires were bias people were kicking at was the fact that advantage was taken of doubtful circumstances to make an appeal to the umpires. gentlemen allowed the appeal- Certainly, since the long-coated

The Hon. Dr. S. W. Tso was elected Chairman of Committee. and the Hon. Mr. Faul Lauder, Deputy Chairman, while the Hon. Dr R. H. Kotewall, Mr. T. N. Chau, Mr. J. M Wong, Mr. WE

Referring to this method of when it was a second time after & Sheaton and Mr. T H. R. Shaw criticism, Mrs. Eddy writes: five-minute interval-we must as- were elected to serve as the Execu-These criticisms are generally sume that in their opinion, the tive Committee.

based on detached sentences or light was bad. But as I under- The meeting terminated with clauses separated from their con stand the situation, the popular votes of thanks to Rev. R. H. Wolls, text. Even the Scriptures, which indignation was not against the who had been Secretary for the past grow in beauty and consistency umpires for accepting the appeal,. few years, and to Mr. T. N. Chau from one grand root, appear con but against the batsmen for making for collecting subscriptions from tradictory when subjected to such it Read what the Daily Mail said Chinese, friends Mesern Linstead usage. Jesus said, Blessed are about the incident" The demon- and Davis were also thanked for the the pure in heart: for they strations suggest the question whe their services as hon, treasurers. shall ece God (Truth) (Science ther we in English cricket are not

and Health, p.841).

in danger of allowing a too rigid From the metaphysical standpoint adherence to the latter of the rules as the state of the pitch or the that God, Spirit, is the only Cause (when dealing with such matters man in His image and likeness, quality of the light) to dominate the passages referred to are the game and diminish its interest. scientific and in accordance with If cricket is to attract the public In return for the visit of the the spiritual teachings contained in and recover from the rut into which

it fell a few years ago, interrup Canton Boy Scout contingent some the Scriptures.

Mr Eddy taught many of her tions of play in the presence of time ago, the 16th Hong Kong (Catholic Cathedral) Group of Bog students without price, and any vast multitudes of onlookers mush Scout left last night for Canton eum paid for instruction by her be reduced to the minimum." There are over fifty in the party was totally inadequate in compari- As for "B. Abbit's" references (Rovors, Scouts and Cubs) togother son with the good gain. Many who of the cricketers who write, as with their Group Chaplain, Bev. received such instruction were able critics, you cannot get away from Fr. E Toruzzi and Scoutmaster D. to destroy so-called incurable dis the fact that men like Warner, Y Lake They will stay at the enses when all material methods had Gilligan, MacLaren, Troup, and Catholic Cathedral at Canton failed, and there are some who are Faulkner know what they are talk

Many entertainments have been still engaged in this healing working about when the subject 18 arranged by the Canton Boy Scout I submit that such results could cricket, and the fact that their Association and spora aitwa "de" Hever no henieve except by the grade

The zisit will serve utmost reliance on God and the crowd who barracked Hobbs and friendship and good purest spirituality. Yours, etc. any rate, the mob was right |--

Sardine Thoi thit tối đa Canton brothers WILLIAM H. ADLER

Christian Science Committee Yours, etc,men Don Publication for

CANTON,

I realise that the time is propitious for embarking upon this expenditure; but it is imperative New Building Needed.

and urgent, if the Hospital is to. continue its good work. After all, The Netherole Hospital which the sum required-8130,000 15 not has done yeoman service for 37 years so large as to be beyond the means has now reached a stage when the of this wealthy and generous, com building no longer-meets the need munity. To my mind, one cannot of the work. The fabric has de give for a worthier cause than for teriorated and its equipment, which this. Speaking as a member of the anhood in earlier years, has become community and not as one serving unsuited to modern conditions. The on the Committee of the Hospital, advance which has taken place in I say that it is our bounden duty medical science now demands better to help this institution That the HONG KONG SCOUTS VISIT and Creator, and that He made accommodation and more modern work of the Nethersole and its equipment for the treatment of disaffiliated hospitals has been appre

ciated by the public can be judged The Executive Committee has gone from the fact that apart from the very carefully into the matter and financial appport which it has al- has come to the conclusion that it ways received from all sections and is uneconomical to spend large ses classes of the community, many of money for repairs, from year to leading residente have served on its. year in order to patch up this old General Commises and very busy building and that the problem of men such as Sir James Stewart erecting a new Nethersole must Lockhart, the Hon, Mr. A. W. Bre- Row be faced. Sir Cecil Clementi, vin, the Hon. Mr. E. Hallifax, in his address at the opening of the the late Mr. P. H. Holyoak and Sir new Alice Memorial Hospital, ex- Henry Pollock have acted as its pressed the hope that to erection Chairman of a modern Netherole would be The Nethersole has behind it a undertaken as an early Bate Aproud record of thirty-seven years sketch plan has been prepared by splendid service, and there lies be- which shows that a block similar in greater good, if it were given a to renew design to that of the Alice Memorial building adequate and suited to its feeling Hospital can be built on the site of peeds. It is in your power to scotte the present building and then the translate that potentiality into scheme is completed the Nethersole reality, and I am confident you will and the Alice Memorial Hospital: do it.

The party will stay at Canton for eix days and will return next Thursday

D Hong Kong. HONG KONG: August. 15.

EX

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