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THE BISHOP'S FAREWELL

LARGE AND REPRESENTATIVE GATHERING AT GOVERNMENT HOUSE.

TOUCHING GOOD-BYES: LADY PEEL PRESENTS

CHEQUE.

A very large and representative body of men and women, European and Chinese, met yesterday aftomoon at Government House-by invitation of His Excellency and Lady Peel-to say farewell to Bishop and Mrs. Ruppuy

The occasion was a and one, for both the Bishop and Mrs. Duppy have endeared themselves to all with whom they have come into contact during the 1 years since Bishop was consecrated' to the Seo of Victoria. That Mrs. Duppay was too ill to be prosent was an added distress to bar many friends.

The Chairman for the afterdoon was Mr. P. S. Cassidy, who, in his sporah touched broadly on the work that the Bishop had done for the people of the Diocese. Dean Swann also spoko, giv ing his hearers an idea of what the work of a Bishop of Diocese like that of Victoria meant.

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After the speeches and the Bishop's address, Lady Peat pre. sented the Bishop with draft for £100.18.0 being the aum coli Touted as a larg well presentation to Bishop and Mrs. Duppuy from their friends in the Diocese.

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On the platform, besides His Excellency the Governor and Lady Pock wore the Bishop. Dean Swann, Mr. P. S. Cassidy. (Chairman), the Venerably Archdeacon Mok, the Rev. C. 1." Blan- chette, the Rev. W. W. Hogers and Mrs. d'D. R. Black.

"HIS

WORK. FOR THE DIOCESE.

Mr. Cassidy suit feel it a health it wan be very unkind in- gment privilege to ttt as your deed. I know how keenly the spokesman this afternoon in bidding Bishop has felt his disability and Bishop and Mrs. Duppay a regret; how desperately he has tried to get ful farewell. But before gs fur the better of it until there was no ther I should like to say, on your alternative but to face the decision behalf, how much we appreciate the of resignation. We all hope most kindness of His Excellency and fervently that the resumption of Latty Peet in arranging this gathers life in England will lead to a speedy ing and giving us an opportönity of restoration of health. taking leave in what I might term imagine Bishop Puppy leading a our corporate capacity.

eloistered existence in Worcester Nearly twelve years have elapsed and I feel quite sure that there since the Bishop was conscerated will be ample scope for the vigorous to this diocese and of the fool this Colony ty elve years is no small proportion. The Bishop has recent which have taken place during his episcopate and has clearly proved,

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lypussed in review the events

I' cannot

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, APRIL 9, 1932.

bohospitality.” His house had been

meeting place for ull members

of the community and both Bishop and Mrs. Duppuy would be romen. bernd for their kindness in this re- spect

Finally he wished to thank the Bishop for his acutinued interest in- all that concerned' his clergy; ho had been ready to help an encou

OBITUARY.

PROMINENT PORTUGUESE

RESIDENT.

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MR. C, A. R. D'ASSUMPCAÐ.

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MARINE COURT.

LAUNCH COXSWAIN AND ENGINEER CHARGED

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At the Marine Court yesterday. Ho Lan and Chan Kam, respec

The death took place on Thurs-tively the coxswain and engineer of rage them at all times, and theyday night of Mr. Carlos Auguste the steam launch Fook Wo, were

were indood grateful,

Rocha d'Assumpcao, at his residence charged before the Hon. "Condr. G. in Pance Avenue, Homuntin." TheF. Hole, R.N. (retired), with caus. deceased had for many years beening the safety valves of the launch

resident of the Colony, and was

to be under the control of the on- held in very high osteom by mengineer by removing padlocks fitted bars of the Portuguese community by the Government Marine Sur

The late Mr d'Aveyor

and others.

THE PRESENTATION. At the conclusion of the Dean's speech, Mr. Chasity said:-I should now like to supplement my remarks regarding the presentation. The first idea was to devoto part of the sumpero had been in somewhat in. Mr. H. Losoby appeared for fund to the purchase of a momento different health for some time, but both defendants and entered “piga, of the Bishop and Mrs. Duppur's his doath took place suddenly at

of "not guilty." connection with Hong Kong. Obhor considerations orepped up, not the dinner from a heart attack; he was least of which was the menace of taken ill at the table and died ten customs duty when the Bishop and minutes later. Mrs. Duppay reach home. We have therefore decided to convert the donations into a sterling draft and

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The presentation was made by Lady Peel amidst great applause.

BISHOP'S FAREWELL

ADDRESS.

«Distinguished Career.

Lance-sergeant Morris, of the Water Police, said that on April 2 ho was on duty in. the harbour in

a police launch when he boarded; the Fook Wo. On examination, he

Leave the Bishop and Mrs.

Son of the late Baran d'Assump-found that the safety value on the Duppay,to use it in whatever way they think best. In this envelops and the late Donna Guilhermina starboard side was not locked. The is a draft for £100 189, 6d. together Rocha, the deceased was born at pin was broken and the padlock with a list of the well-wishers who Macao 69 years ago, and spent all not where it should be. The broken have contributed to the fund, I will now ank Lady Peel to hand his life until retirement in the ser- pin was thrown aside. On the port this envelop to the Bishop on bevice of the Portuguess Government, side, the padlock was in place but half of Mrs. Duppuy and himself first as Chief Interpreter in the De. not locked. The pin for controlling and with it go the subscribers warmest wishes for their future Partment of the Chinese Secretariat, pressure had been removed comple. happiness.

and later as Head of the same Detely. In the box was a spanner partment, and as Chinose interpre. Witness then examined the Marine tor accompanying various political Surveyor's certificate and found Missions which proceeded to Poi that the pressure on the valves ping. He held the position of should be 125 pounds.

He next Secretary to the Portuguese Lega-looked at the valve gauge and found The Bishop, in touching faretion at Peiping in 1902

that the pressure was about 120 well address, said:-

The deceased was married to pounds. Lady Peel and Friends,--My first Dorina Merlindo de Senna Fernan Mr. Losoby argued that there word must be to say how exceeding des, who predeceased him to he were today. You will under-yours ago. ly sorry my wife is not to be able

were two meanings to the word interfere, and that the launch, stand how keenly she will miss His official career dates back to which went into Chinese waters, being here to see you all. In a 1994, when he held the position of right have had the asfety-valve ad- hospital she writes, I should love Vice-Consul for Portugal in Shang-justed in serad port not under the lutter have just received from

to have taken farewell of the hai.

member of the jurisdiction of the Government.. friends who have helped to make Portuguese Commission at the After further argument it was in so many ways." my life so happy, and enriched it Opium Conference held in 1008- decided to adjourn the cang until A wise old Chinese poet wrote 1009, Consul for Eortugal in Can April 49, at 10:30 am, when fuller long ago, "When the time comes ton in the eventful years of 1910- argument would be offered. to go-go with as little fuss ne po 1911,

whence he There are many things. to

Mr. Chairman, Your Excellency,

personality there. I can quite sible."

I think that, despite so many dife Duppay a futura V.D.A. Reunions ficulties, bathatial progress has been made in the devolopment at ¦ in London." the diocese. There is no need for

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many

retired from

valho, Mr. Lum Cho Lau, Ben and Carvalho, Wo Chong and Yee Kuk Leo Silva, H. Remedios, M. A. de

Chow, Tai Yau Yuon and Yu. Lam Hing. A. A. R. Botelho, Botelho Genzalves and family, Chev, and Brothers, Mrs. M. . Hyndman Mrs. J. M.Alves, Yu Gong" Bor," Mr. F. M. P. de Grace and sisters, Mizer, Leonor and Mr. D. E. de Carvalho, Mr. and Baba, Mr. and Mrs. G. V. Osmund, Mrs. F. R. Goes, Mr. and Mrs. E. J. de Figuereido and family,

of you have come in contact with connection with many branches of to go and see a specialist. The in- Christ of Portugal, being also in Mr. and Mrs. E. Christensen, Misa.) him in one or more branches of diocesan activity and she has work church life. You have therefore all ed keenly as one of the joint secre experienced his good fellowship, trics of the V.D,M.A. his broad-minded guidance and bis Bishop and Mrs. Dappuy can enthusiastic leadership. And your rest assured that they leave us presence here to-day testifies to the with an abundance of good will and high regard you have for him and. I know that I can, on your behalf, I am sure, the regret that you feel with them God-speed and a

voyage with a speedy return to (Laughter.) good health,

imagine that one of his first jobs remind me that the time has come the Government service and settled will be to start a V.D.A.. group in for me to go-including a letter with his large family in Hong Kong. Worcester and many of us will look Victoria"yet it is very hard for lived at Kowloon ever since, addressed to the late Bishop of forward to meeting him and Mrs.me to realise that twenty-four hours until his death on Thursday.»

from now I shall have left this place which has been my home for nearly

In recognition of his services: he twelve years; and I am not really was decorated at the early age of me to go over that ground. NorDuppuy in being laid up as such a

We all syzapathy with Mrs.finding it at all simple to go: there 19 years with the Order of Isabela shall I be so presumptuous as to

had been so much to do before I Catholica by the Spanish Govern give him a character, although time as this. She, also, has been to have only hope I am not going ment, with the Order of the Double I may claim to be in a good posi-handicapped by bad health but sheperiences to one I had in London Dragon by the Chinese Government,

to-morrow any similar ex- tion to do so after nine years of has rendered splendid service in not very long ago. I had occasion, and was a Knight of the Order of happy co-operation with him.

All

courteously escorted me to the front vested with the Order of St. Thiag K. Gourdain, Xavier Brothers, tervies over, the gentleman very door himself to see me off, but by his own Government.

Mrs. G. G. D'Ecu and daughter, bye ceremony and to be loath to late Mr. d'Arrumpent who are left F. Gomen, K., and T. Barretto, seemed rather to prolong the good- part with me.

The members of the family of the Mr. and Mrs. V. A. Yvanovich, Mr. in my mind on the top of a bus (son), solicitor practicing at Macao, Mr. and Mrs. A. A. dos Santon As I turned it over to mourn his loss are Jose C. PF. Carvalho, Maria and Connie. afterwards 1 remembered had the Misses Ana, Guilhermina, Mer Guttores, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. M. V. Figeureido, Mr. and Mrs.

forgotten to pay him his for.linde, Ines, Marin, Edith, Leonor, Lopes, Mr. and Mrs. A. W da As soon as it was learned that my curacy my old vicar, who was Bernardino (son), of the Great, da Silva, Mr. P. N. da Silva, Mr. Twenty-five years ago when I left (on) of Messrs. Botelho Bros, Bora, Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Nolasco

Amalia (daughters), Carlos A., Jr. was a general feeling that a pre-men I have ever met, said to me, Bernardino d'Assumpeao, and Mrs. Sebas, Mre. J. G. Menezes, Mr. the Bishop was leaving us there one of the angest and most loved Northern Telegraph Co., and Mrs. and Mrs. C. A. da Rozu, Dr. R. farewell sermon last Sunday, many sentation fund should be raised to Never take shying good-bye too Maria Emilia Ferreira (sister), or of the hopes which, crowded into provide something tangible as a seriously," Even if I did not fully Macao, to whom the sympathy of and Mrs. J. Prata, Mr. and his heart at the time of his conse. expression of our regard for the understand what he meant as the the community will be extended in Mrs. B. S. Verroira, Mr. E. A. Car- eration must be left unfulfilled and Bishop and Mrs. Duppuy. wo do, I know, sympathise with V.D.M.A. Committee undertook to him in his disappointment. Noyer sponsor the movement and the sup theless I am convinced that he has port given to the fund, not only by guided the destinies of this Diocese those directly connected with the in such a way that whoever his Church but also by many of "the successor maybe he will be able community at large has been most to take the helm with every con- gratifying. But before saking Lady Adcace in the course which has been Peel, to make the presentation on set by Bishop Duppuy, Ho has our behalf I will call upon the left what I hope will be a per- Dead to address you. manent memorial of his episcopate

at his leaving us.

Guided Destinies of Diocese.

"As the Bishop reminded us in his

'in the Victoria Diocesan and Missionary Association.

The V.D.A. in England and the

V.D.M.A. here unite, between them,

THE DEAN'S SPEECH.

are

of you have learnt it too-that The time i have learnt singt and most their bereavement.

there simply daren't take too seriously-

some good-byes you and this for me is one of them.

A. Britisher never finds it easy to say thank you when he feels deeply. But there's a big thank you. I must try and say to you all before I go.

Spirit of Comradeship.

up country by small river ateamers,

A da Castro Basto, Loonor and

valho, Mr. S. A Noronha and family, Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Figuer-! The funeral took place at the oido, Mrs. A. R. Pereira and Catholic Cemetry: Inst evening and son, T. M. Prata, Mr. and Mrs. was largely attended. Floral tri L. G. dos Remedios, Mr. and Mr. butes were sent by the following: J. V. Remedios, Miss Mariana. Staff, Becretary for Chinese Affairs, A. M.

Sorrowing sons and daughters, Chan, Mrs. E. 8 Marques and L. Macao, Editor and staff

Basto, Mrs. E. M. Echo, Barros, Mrs. E. E. Remedios Macsense," Amira, Fernando, Nel- Mr. and Mrs. F. de Bar ly, Olga, Virgilo, Christina and ros and daughters, Mr. and Delfle.

Mrs. FX d'Almedia Remedion. To make a beginning, thank you Messrs. M. J. G Prata, P. F. C. Mr. and Mrs, 8. A. Lopes, Mr. and The Dean, in the course of his self, for this present and for all the F. G. M. da Costa, Misa H. Santor, S. Hilla, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. V all, on behalf of my wife and my Prate and family, Mr. and Mrs. Mr. A. H. Basto, Mr. and Mrs. H. speech, said that there were few kind thought that lies behind it. Tuxie, Nono and Tony, Mr. and Ribeiro, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. V all those who are interested in the people capable of appreciating the From my heart I thank you for Mrs. H. J. M. Figuerido and fami- Ribeiro, Mr. welfare of the Church in this dio- exacting character of the work of your generosity and for all yourly, H. A. Barros and F. G. Barros, Osborne, Mr. and Mrs. J. Ribeiro, and Mrs. A, R. cese, The V.D.A. was founded by a Bishop-especially of a Bishop of friendship, forbearance and en- Dr. Fred Kaw, M. Gaan, Jar J. Ribeiro, Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Bishop Duppay before he left to

a Diocese like that of Victoria couragement, take up his work here and its sym- which was neither Missionary nor with as many happy recollections family, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. 8. Ribeiro, Mr. and Mrs. E. A.. We shall carry away Mr. and Mrs. P. M. da Rota and Yvanovich, Mr. and Mrs. Julio pathy with and generous support of Colonial but a combination of both. of our time in Hong Kong and of Alves, Mr. H. A. Figuerido, Mr. Noronho Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Mar the workers in this diocese have a mentioned the,, difficulty and the kindly spirit of comradeship and Mra, J. M. da Rocha and famiques, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Noronha, proved invaluable. The V.D.A. weariness of making long journeys which is so manifest here, " which the Bishop set up in Hong

ly, Mr. and Mrs. C. He de Silva, Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Lammert, Miss Kong was strengthened a few years rail and afoot, and the added dif- and Lady Peel for inviting us all dios and family, Mrs. N. M. Lopes, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Kaw Mr. and Thony Sir. I want to thank you Frankie Corres, Mr. E. G. Reme lyga and Alfonso da Carvalho, ago by its amalgamation with the boulty of reaching the end of those here to-day. The Brat lunch I ever Aninhas and Jackie, Mr. and Mrs. Mrs. M. F. de Pinna, Mr. and Mr old established Church Missionary journeys apparently unwearied and had in Hong Kong was in Govern. J. C. Gutters and family, Mr. M. S. Rossolet, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Association which brought to the able to deal sympathetically and ment House; since then I have. A dos Remedios and family, Mr. Yvanovich, Mr. and Mrs. L E. V.D.A. an honourable record of accurately with all sorts of problems experienced much kindness from and Mrs. L. E. Gutterres and fami Basto, Mr. and Mrs. P. M. Xavier, many years' missionary activity and difficulties The fusion of the two bodies has, I

successiva governors". and The "Bishop of Victoria had to wives, and now I shall always massackie, Mr and Mrs. J. C. Gutteres medios, Mr. and Mrs. E. D. da theiry, Mr. N. M. Lopes, Anibhas and Mr. and Mrs. J. M. d'Almada Re Armly believe, provided the centre be able to do this and to adapt miate my last afternoon in Hong and family, Mr. M. A., dos Home Ross, Mr. and Mrs. A. Gascon, Mr. himself to the needs of people of Kong with this Farewell Party at dios and family, Mr. and Mrs. L. and Mrs. E. D. Shank, Dr. and a very different culture and of a Government House, I had never E. Gutters and family, Mr. and Mra S. Fernando, Mrs. I. Carvel different nation.

seen anything of British Colonial Mr. J. J. dos Remedios and family, ho and family, Mrs. I. Alves, Miss Few people realised to what a administration before I came out A. A. Jorge, Mr. and Mrs. G. UB. Pareira, Miss M. Bornal-Silva, vast number of committees the here. I will only say that I take da Roza, Angelina and family, Miss Mesars, A. L. and F. X. Soares, C Bishop belonged; it was a task for away with me un impression of an IL. Rosario, Dr. and Mrs, A. PH. Basto and Nellie J. J. Basto, superman, and all who knew exnating service very honourably Gutteres, Mr. J. J. Gutteres, Miss B. de Castro Basto, H. J. Noronho, Bishop Duppy had marvelled at and efficiently discharged. his complete conscienciousness in

M. d'Azevedo, Mr. and Mrs. L. A.Leo, d'Almada e Castro and family, I want to say a word of thanks dos Remedios, Mr. and Mrs C.F. X. d'Almada e Castro, Sur, and this branch of his work,

to the Jay folk of the Diocese Rodrigues, Mr. and Mrs, E. V. M. F. X. D'Almada Castro, inr, Leo. The Dean went on to pay a Chinese and British for all the B. da Souza and family, Dolly, Mr.Almada a Castro, jar,, A. Macha tribute to the hours of patient help they have given. On the day A. V. Gosang, Adeliza and family, do, F. J. B. da Bilva, P. M. Re labour that the Bishop gave to the the Simon Report on India was Mr. and Mrs O. D. Barretto and medios, 8 and P. da Rots, framing of the Church of England published I had ne fellow traveller family. My Z Margus Mr. KlingeART O MS. Oliveira and Truab Ordinance,

in a long railway journeyman Leonard, Mr. J. M. M. Alves, family, D. A Alonon, Miss L. G. who had occupied a lending, post FX4, da Silva, Mr. and Mrs. Ablong MT HY Noroba, in public life in India. He re. E. 1. Laitao, Mr. and Mrs. J Messrs. Andersen, Meyer & Co., marked upon the difficulty of getting M. Abraham and family, Mr. and Andersen, Moyer & Cos, Chinese) prominent business men in the part, Mrs. A. F. Osmund and Mrs. Pedro staff, Botelho-Bros. (Chinese staff) of India where he lived to serve Botelho, Mr. and Mrs D. A Quan Cheong and Club de Recreio

(Oontinued on Page 11.) Rosario, Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Car and many others.

of the diocess with an efficient and abtive diocesan organisation, which those who labour in the mission field eun depend upon for assistance and support. I hope that those of you who are members of the V.D.M.A, will remain loyal to the Association for the sake of its Founder who sata so much store by its power for good.

Handicapped by Ill-health.

We all unite in expressing our Paympathy with the Bishop and Mrs. Dappuy in that they have been so handicapped by ill-hoalth. I myself have a high opinion of the climate of Hong Kong but I realise that it has its trying phases and to thoas not blessed with robust

Bishop's Hospitality.

In addition to all his other duties the Bishop, greatly helped by Mrs. Duppuy, bad certainly been given

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