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ST. ANDREW'S CHURCHI

ANNUAL MEETING HELD LAST NIGHT

OFFICERS ELECTED FOR 1933

The annual general inceting of the St Andrew's Church, Kow loon, took place yesterday at the Church Hall. The vicar, Rev. W. Walton Rogers, was in the chair, Assisted by Messrs. J. H. Hunt, J. AV, Baldwin and W. H. C. Robson.

The Vienr in his report sid

THE VICAR'S REPORT Adding the meeting the Rev. W. W. Rogers said:-

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This is the 8th Annual Meeting of the Church at which I have had the privelege. of presiding. hould like first of all to thank you most heartily for your fellow. ship and goodwill, shown in many ways during the past year, and to invite your continued co-operation during this year.

0. B. Raven were both absent for several months but have since re- turned.

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, JANUARY 31, 1933.

ACTIVITIES

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Young People's Services. Attendance during the gear was fairly satisfactory with a roll of 50 and an average of 37 against 34 last year. During Mrs. H. A. Bird's absence from Juns until the end of the pone the leadership was carried on by Mr. E. G. Langley, Talks on Sacraments, the Consecra tion of Bishops, the Ordering of Priests and Deacons and the life of Christ were discussed.

At the "Old English Faire."" At the first meeting of the Counstall and Alice in Wonderland" The members oporated the Y.P.S. oil Mr. J. W. Baldwin was elected and were able to subscribo $184.15 Hon. Treasurer, and Mr. J. H. Hunt the Hon. Secretary, the Alts. Thomas, Miss 1 Wooley and to the funds. Thanks were due to latter was also elected to Bil the Miss Majorio Rice for their able place of Captain Thomas on the Board of Trustees

The following matters of special interest have come before the Coun cil during the past year:

Assistance.

The Primary Sunday School. The report regretted the loss of Mrs. Carruthers, the superinten- dent, who returned to England dur ELECTRIC FANK Electric fans ing the year. The attendance was were installed in the church in very good during the year and over place of the Punkahs, This has sixty little boys and girls turning proved a great improvement not up. In May the Sunday School only to the appearance of the in-prize, giving whs held followed by terior of the Church but also in games and tea and a little enter doing away with the necessity of tainment: The report offers thanks worship. It is gratifying to state for their work during the year. manual labour during the hours of to the devoted band of teachers the cost has been through the money available from met, chiefly the Olde English Faire.

In this brief summary of the year's work I can only touch on a few matters of general interest, as you will understand that much of the work is of a kind that does not lend itself to being tabulated.

CHURCH ORGAN.The renovation The year has been marked by two and extension of the organ were decided improvements in the ap-mpleted and it was dedicated by pointments of the Church. The the Dean in September. The on- task of rebuilding the Church or tira cat has been met and mention gan, taken in hand by the Church should be made of the work of Council last year, has now been, Mt. J. W. Baldwin who is Hen. completed with most satisfactory Treasurer of the Organ Fund con results.

tributed largely to the success of the enterprise.

We have also taken another step in installing overhand electric fans. in the Chancel and Nave of the Church in place of the okl punkahs

The entire cost of these improve

ments, totalling nearly 810,000 has been fully met at a time when we are all feeling the pressure of econo- mic conditiona...

For the second year in succession we hold an "Old English Faire" in the Church Grounds. The Com; mittee worked nobly for several months, and were loyally support- ed by members of the congregation and friends both here and at home. One feature of the "Fairo' which was particularly pleasing was the co-operation of the Cathedral and St. Peter's branches of the V.D.M.A. and the Women's section of the Y.M.C.A.

Financially the year has been fairly satisfactory, though it suust be borne in mind that we are run- ning on a reduced staff of ong man. The falling off in our income from Envelopes 'is a matter serious moment to which no doubt the incoming Church Council will give careful consideration. Regu lar and proportionato_giving form an essential part of Christian liv.

of

Scriptura Union.

The report for 1959 showed that the attendants had fallen away from 112 to 104 and while the attendance dwindled from an average of 37 to

KOWLOON UNION CHURCH

REPORT OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

the Union Church, Kowloon was The annual general meeting of held last night, Rov. Dr. Allen pre sided. The report of the Secretary and Treasurer were read" and adopted. The Rav, Frank Shord financial in seconding the adoption of the special thanks was due to

report remarked that the tence in subscribing towards the church in general for their assis shurch fund. The sum of $8,000

was over-subscribed and the church had $10,000.

THE REPORT

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JUBILEE ROAD MURDER

Case For Crown Con- cluded Yesterday

ADMISSIBILITY OF STATE- MENTS CHALLENGED

At the Supreme Court yesterday, before Mr. Justice Wood the trial opened of a Chinese named Chan Kau for the alleged murder of one at Victarin Road.. Lam Kam Chuen, on September 27

Mr. J. A. Fraser, Assistant" At- tornoy-Congral with Mr. T. S Whyte-Smith, Assistant Crown Solicitor, appeared for the Crown, and Mr. R. G. H. Lim (instructed by Mr. F. X d'Almantia, nar.) do- fended.

following:-Messrs. T. R. Parsons The jury was composed of the (foreman), F R. Ribeiro, J. Finnic, A. J. Palmer, G, von Ehren, G. R. Payne and E. C. Fincher.

Wui district, some years ago, and at the time of his death was in an

The General Committee in the Statement of Accounts for the year ended December 31 1932 stated that course of their Annual Report and

the attendances at the services have been well maintained throughout the year.

Contributions. For months, anding December 31 1932 Mr. Frazer, in, opening the pro- including envelope contributiona secution, said that Lam Kam and subscriptions,

Chuen, the murdered man, was the 85,899.55 as against 85;231.47

son or adopted son of Lam Khm the 19 months ended November 30 Tong Hang village, in the Sun Shek who came to Hong Kong from 1931. Church Roll. With the death of Imports and Exports shop in Con- Mrs. Macintosh and Mrs. Harvey, naught Road Contral. He was also the Church has suffered a very deep interested in the Man Hing Cheung small and faithful band who suptain R. G. Groundwater and deepest years of age and lived with his Tribute however was paid to the folt at the passing away of Cap-tral. The deceased was about 27 Iosis. Deep regret has also be tailors' shop, of Queen's Road Cen- ported the meetings throughout the sympathy, has been extended to father who had supported him for

Mrs. Groundwater and family..

Our new Minister, Revd. E. L. the past seventeen years. He had Mrs. Allen and infant, arrived lations between the father and son Allen, M.A., PhD, accompanied by opium smoker and a gambler. Re acquired bad habits and was, an from England on January 1932, were fairly normal, but on Con- and the Church's marked progress fucius Birthday, last year, Septem ring the past few months, has her 27, the body of Lam Kam Chuen Allen's interest and efforts in every wise known as Jubilee Rond been largely due to Dr. and Mra section of the Church's activities.

was found in Victoria Road, other

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year..

V.D.M.A. Report, SUNDAY SERVICES.-A committee V.D.M.A. commenced the year with The St. Andrew's branch of the wa appointed to

consider. the 02 members. Sunday Services, The recommen-

dations of the Committee were The branch assisted in the Olde considered by the Council and English Faire, and several social brought before a meeting of Church functions. The offorts resulted in members, as a result of this arising the required $1,880 St. An- Choral Communion is now held in drew's quota to the general funda. place of Morning Prayer on the third Sunday of each month, and for, ons Sunday avening a month. musical services have been arranged

OLD ENGLISH FAIRE-The Coun cil, would congratulate the Com mittes in charge of the Olde Eng- lich Faire on its success The pro- ceeds have been of great help to the finances of the Church and also secured the great part of our V.D.M.A. quota.

British and Bible Society. The report offered thanks to all those who had supported the work during the past year. Donations reached the total of $130,00.

the sales during the last year to The Bible Tract Depot showed reach 127,486 Bibles, New Testa- ments and portions of the Bible.

The Choir.

The reconstruction of the organ was the outstanding feature for the

out of com-

Rev. N. V. HALWARD, M.A., M.C. The Boy. N. V. Halward had to Church at the end of September that the organ was discontinue his services with the choir in 1932. During the months on account of the requirements of mission" the responsibility was well the Cathedral. The Council much shouldered by the choir, and in- appreciated the work of Mr. Halstead of the services becoming less ward during the time he was con- musical in character, more was done nected with us,

in the way of Anthems and Set- gregations attended and appreciated the special music given at the de tings of the Canticles. Large con-

dication of the organ, and at the various Church festivals.

ELECTION OF OFFICERS The following were elected for the

Board of Trustees,

THE BISHOP.In April we bade farewell to the Right Rev. C. I. appuy, D.D., the Bishop of the ing, and I would earnestly comWe are deeply grateful for all the Diocese, who returned to England. mend this matter to you attention. help given by the Bishop to the During the year we lost by death Church. We extend a cordial wel two members of the Church, Mrs. come to the new Bishop, the Right current year:- W. F. Fincher, and Miss Phyllis Rev. R. O. Hall, who has recently. Rathsom, We have also lost by rived in Hong Kong. departure from the Colony, Cap- tain R. D. Thomas, who has been closely connected with the Church for many years. Captain and Mrs Branch and family, who are now living in New Zealand, Mra, Wil son Brown, Mrs. Miller and John and Austra Miller, and. Mr. and Mra. J. E. P. Walker.

In March last fifteen candidates were prosented to the Bishop for Confirmation from our own. Church, which is well up to the average number.

The report on the fabrio is hereby submitted by the architects, Messrs, Raven and Basto.

FINANCE

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The statement of accounts and balance sheet have been circulated to those present,

The past year has, fortunately, not been a difficult ono financially, owing principally to the fact that with the exception of part time assistance rendered by the Rey, N. I was very grateful for the holu V Halward, the Vicar has been the Rev. N. V. Halward was able carrying on alone, and our salaries to give us during the first nine

Donsiderably months of the year, but in view lightened in consequence.

[ account has been

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Hunt..

Mr. J. W. Baldwin and Mr. J. H.

Church Council,

Messra, J. H. Hunt, H. Gittins, F. W. Stapleton, E. W. D. Dunn, Miss W. Robinson, Miss H. D. Sawyer, Mr. R. Baldwin, Mr. R. H. Wong, Mrs, Langley, Messrs. J. Raven, A. C. Thomas, W. H. C. W. Baldwin, H. M. Thomas, O. B. Robson and Mrs. Bird

Under the enthusiastic and able leadership of Mr. J. J. Cornelius, the Choir has rendered good sar. vice, and the singing is of a very high standard.

due to Mrs

Thanks are also Short for her untiring services at the organ

The Womens Guild, Sunday School, Choir and Young Peoples' Bociety are still proving themselves of very valuable assistance to the .Church.

tions of the Church are to be con- The Womens Guild and air sec

ing 89624.03 at the Bazaar held on gratulated for their efforts in 'rals October 15 1932,

General.

The usual Christmas Treat for th children took place, on Friday December 30 1932 and was thorough. ly enjoyed by all present.

Thanks are due to the ladies who so kindly looked after the flowers

Lamplighter's Silence.

A lamp-lighter, who was on his way from Aberdeen about midnight, saw the body but said nothing about it. At 6.45 on the morning of the 28th, a European motoring along the road saw the body and made a report to the police.

The victim was found to have. been stabbed. There were bruises on the head and fissures in the skull compatible with the use of a

g, was tied over the mouth. large stone. A rope, used as a

Hong" and by means of these the On the body was a singlet with the three characters "Lam Pak

identity of the victim was establish- ed. Chan Hau, the prisoner, was arrested soon after and when cau- tioned, said "No, not so."

Prisoner's Statement,

for the Pulpit on Sundays. The the police charged Chan Kau on In consequence of their enquiries, Chairman and Committee thank November 9 and he made a state- those members who have so loyally ment." supported the Church during the past year, and have no doubt that, with the commencing of the new year, their loyalty and interest will be maintained.

Election of Officers. The election of officers then fol- lowed and resulted as follows:- Secretary.

Mr. G. R. Liob.:

Treasurer,

Mr. D. W. Fletcher.

Envelope Secretary.

Mr. Lim objected to the state- meat being read before it was proved,

Mr. Fraser replied that the state- ment would be proved,"

The police were not sure that they had arrested the right man and held an identification parade, attended by the folis of a shop which doceased had visited. The prisoner was known to those fakia, and the parade proved nothing. After the parado, accused asked if he might make a voluntary state- ment. That statement would be

Messrs. McFaden, Brown and In- produced in evidence, and on it a gram,

General Committee. Menara Gow, Ingram, Shaper, Selwood, Provan, Duncan, Ander son, Rev. Frank Shord, Mrs. Fur guson Mrs. Jang, Mrs. Scott and

Diocesan Conference. Wong, Mrs. Bird, Mr. Raven, Mr. Messrs. J. W. Baldwin, R. H. J. H. Hunt, Miss W. Robinson, Mr. Non A. C. Thomas, Mr. H. Gittins, Mr. R. Baldwin.

Sidesmen, Messrs. Gittins, Toppin, Felshaw, producing only $1,313, a decrease of Wong, Hume, MoNider, Gibson, the Rev. G. E. S. Upadell, H.C.F.,808 on last year and actually $1,308 White, Bamser, Stapleton, Hunt A. D. Stewart and G. K. Carpen: less than the year 1929,

and Dr. Matthews

of the greater need at the Cathe dral we felt bound to release him.

Since his departure. I have had valuable help with the services from

It is noted with regret that our offertories for the year again, show

a big decrease, the Envelope system

ter as well as from Mr. J. H. Hunt. Interest on Investments held by Q.B.E.

It is impossible to mention all those to whom thanks are due for their services, but mention must be made of Mr. J. W. Baldwin, whose work as Warden, Hon. Treasurer. member of the Chuir and in other ways has been of the greatest pos- sible value to us all. Thanks are Biso due to Mr. W. H. O. Robson our People's Warden for his faith ful services in that capacity and as a member of the Church Coun- cil..

Our, thanks are also due to thos Indien who, have kindly supplied flowers for the Holy Table through out the year, and to the members

Ohurch Wardans,

WESTERN AUSTRA-

great deal depended.

With regard to motive, the crime was alleged to be the work of so cused and a street barber

"His Lordship said that as the evidence had been objected to, he did not think counsel should refer to the motive in his opening.

LIAN JOINT SERVICE the murder, accused called at the

NEW MOTOR VESSEL

the Chater (St. Andrew's) Endow ment Trustees, also shown further Mr. W. Baldwin and Mr. W: THE STRAITS, JAVA, WESTERN decrease owing to the difficulty of H. C. Robson getting mortgages at the higher rate of interest.

be observed that there is a large On the expenditure aide, it will decrease in the salaries payments, the reason for this having been given earlier in this report. The amounts paid out by special collec- tions in less than last year, but is above the average. The mainten ance expenditure has been heavy, extensive repairs to the roof of the, church being found hecessary, also repairs to the Vicarage owing large ly to the ravages of white ants.

HONG KONG LEAGUE OF. NATIONS SOCIETY

ANNUAL GENERAL MEET- ING ON FRIDAT

The Annuel General Meeting of the above Society will be held next in the Helens May Institute.. Friday, 3rd February, at 5.15 p.m.

AUSTRALIA RUN B

The Dew motor vessel Gorgon, which is being built to the order of Messrs. Alfred Holt & Co. of Liverpool by the Caledon Company of Dundee for the Straits/Java Western Australia service, will pro- bably be in service in October this

year.

Three people frequented the shop, two besides deceased. They were Lam Yate, the street barber and the accused. On the evening before

Man Hing Cheung, and the barbor and the scoused left at 8.30pm

The prosecution would put before the jury facts from which they, would be asked to draw the infor

ence that on that evening Chan Kau, Lam Fat, and Lam Fuk Lun met somewhere away from the shop and proceeded to the place where the crime was committed.

Information and Evidence.

Tin question of the admissibility of a statement made by the prisoner in answer to the charge was raised by the defence in the afternoon. A vessel of 3,200 tons gross, she The statement was made in the pre will be 306 feet lang with a beam sence of Mr. AR 8. Major, of 61 tent. In view of the rapid Assistant Superintendant of Police, fruit and other chilled produce Interpreter named Tesng Man development of the export trade in Chief Inspector Shannon, and an from West Autralia, the new vessel of the Ladies Guild for care of The furniture and fittings account

will have extensive insulated cham- these three person to the effect that Kwai, Evidence was given by all Cassocks and surplices.

being so large is accounted for by In closing. I would like to ex- the cost of installing the electrio

bera with a total capacity of about the statement was voluntary and press our gratitude to Bishop Halt fans at a cost of $1,500, The funds members will make a point of be situated amidships and will non Lim (to D.D

It is earnestly hoped that all The Brat dass state-rooms will be anyone 470 tons,

not the result of questions put by for his recent visit to the Church. for this were provided by the very ing present. and to assure him of our desire successful olde English Faire, which to strengthen his hands by our also enabled us to hand over $1,000

commodate 81 passengers, the When you char godt Following routine, including the second class accommodation being Prayers and loyal support in every to the Y.D.N.A to complete St. Secretary's and Treasurer's Re at the after end

ovidence way possibile.

the Andrew's quota for the year The ports, the President's Address and The public rooms

elter d THE CHURCH COUNCIL ——

sum of $2,000 has been placed on the Election of Officers. The Ab, Fixed deposit toward Passages. Rev. the Bishop of Victoria, Hong During the year the Council has met monthly, except in the month to Capt. O, E Elliot Heywood,

Our very campere thanks are duo will address the moeting/Z Kong and Mr. Richard C. H. Lim

of July, to transact the routing, RPC for so kindly giving of his Tos will be ayu business of the Church

O the fifteen representatives | counts, and you willy algoted at the list meeting, 1000, wish to place pa recor Captain THOMAS has left the preciation of his Colony, while Mrs. Bird and Mr. Auditor,

valuable time in auditing that

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fact you had no evidence admissible, at this trial fo Lordship: The police had in formation. The question whether the police information nould be proc perly offered as evidence is not one that can be put to this witness,

Mr. Lim (to witness): Whore was

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