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HONGNG'S INTEREST

AND IMPORTANCE

"FAMOUS ** DAILY MAIL" CORRESPONDENT ADDRESSES ROTARY CLUB

CONFIDENCE IN REVIVAL OF BRITISH

TRADE

Mr. G. Ward Price, the well-known Daily Mail war correspon- dent, who is touring in the Empress of Britain was the speaker: at the Rotary Club luncheon yesterday. There was a very large gathering of Rotarians and visitors to hear. Mr. Price's address, the Hon. Dr. S. W. To presided over the meeting.

In the course of his address, Mr. Price said that he thought the depression at Home had passed its climax and that we were now on the eve of the renaissance of British prosperity.

Mr. Price, also gave some interesting views on the importance of Hong Kong as part of the British Empire.

HONG KONG'S PLACE IN WORLD AFFAIRS

Mr. Ward Price said: When I received Mr. Forster's invitation to speak to day I felt that this was an admirable instance of that topsy-, turverdom which people who have never been here before associate with the Far East. My purpose in coming to China is not to talk but to listen and it seems rather a pre sumption on my part to talk and not to listen. There is much more I can hear from you than I can

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1933.

SIAMESE BANK NOTES

Possession of Forgery. Implements

TWO CHINESE CHARGED

Another case of possessing ma terial for the forging of Siamese bank notes was heard by Mr. Wynne Jones at Central Magis tracy, yesterday, when two. Chin- ese, Siu Pak Hing, 20 and We Lap On, 20 described as natives of Wai Chau, were charged with being in possession of:+

8 glass plates, 22 copper plates and five sheets of paper bearing impressions similar to the 1 Ticai bank note issued by the Siamese Government;

3 glass plates, 4 copper plates and five sheets of paper bearing impressions simlar to the 1 Tical bank note issued by the Siamese Government;

1 glass plate bearing impressions similar to the 10 Tical bank note issued by the Siamese Government, and

ST. PETER'S CHURCH

1

NEW CHURCH TO BE BUILT?

APPEAL FOR FINANCIAL HELP

At the annual meeting of St. Peter's Church which was held at the Cathedral Hall last evening, the Chairman, Rev. M. V Hai ward, indicated that the Bishop, the Right Rev. Ronald Hall had suggested closing the present Church and building a new one in Kowloon Tong. He asked members what they would like to say of it, and after some considerable discussion, it was decided that should the present Church, which is situated at West Point, be closed, a new one be built at Kowloon Tong, provisions should be made for those residing in Happy Valloy and other districts, to at- tend the services.

REPORT FOR PAST YEAR

in his report for the year, the from members of the congregation, and the remainder of the 8400 came Secretary. Mr. John Pau, said:-

The year that is being reviewed from five special donations. in re- was one of suspense and viccisi-spect of this, one thanks are due to tades, and it gives me pleasure to Mr. R. Ashton Hill. report that it had, satisfactorily passed.

Sunday School.

There are two things which see bad boon made designs similar to kind help of a few willing friends. Smith took over the post for some

to ine tu be needed to

accelerate

this renaissance of British prosper- ity. One of these is a moro vigor- ous national leadership on the part The view is of our politicians. strongly held and gaining ground among the general public that our

minded and present Government is far too in the the audiences at ternationally applauses of Genera has rather an intoxicating effect on their minds and lead them to play up to international pres- My arrival in Hong Kong hastige when they should be busying been to me both a physical and n themselves attending to the over-

hore not burdened taxpayer. mental tonic. I came only into your bracing climate from the tropics, but, also into your, bracing psychology in the economic depression of the world. From both these, Hong Kong seem to be refreshingly free

tell you..

During the first two days of our stay, your sun refused to shine even upon Mr. Bernard Shaw. (Langh ter). When I naked your first busi- ness man it was my privilege to meet whether the slump had affect ed Hong Kong very seriously, he replied: What slump?"

The Future of Hong Kong:

To anyone trying to follow world affairs, I think there is no place on the whole face of the globe more full of interest and importance as Hong Kong. Here world events of the most manifest historical im- portance are taking place and the development of these events must have a tremendous influence on the futurs of Hong Kong. So much is this the case that public attention in England has begun to turn very definitely in this direction. I was not surprised to read on the morn. ing of my arrival that a certain weekly newspaper in London had advanced the extraordinary theory that if the Japanese failed to get their way in Manchuris they might relieve their feelings by blowing you up in Hong Kong.

city.

or

1072 sheets of paper upon which the 20 Siamese bank note.

It will be recalled that another

possession of materia Chinese was recently charged with being in similar to those of the present case He was committed to stand his trial at the forthcoming Criminal Sessions.

Mr. W. F. Thompson, A.S.P.. appeared for the prosecution, and the defendants were not legally re presented.

Mr. J. T. Bagram, Consul for Siam was also present in Court. Strong Smell of Chemicals. Trade Unions.

Outlining the case for the prose Another influence which has percution, Mr. Thompson said that on rechived he, together with Detective hapa tanded to delay prosperity is February 2 acting on information Sergeant R. Ellis and two Chinese detectives raided No. 22-23, Front Causeway Bay. In the front room of the house, he found the second Those and child, who were

defendant and a man with his wife About half a minute after he had entered the room, the first defen- dant came in from another room,

the unreasonable attitude or ganised British labourer, the out- of-date Trade Union restrictions which are neither justified by the profils of industry nor are needed for the upkeep of the standard of living of the working man. are the factors which are hamper- ing as in our competition with commercial rivala overseas, The protracted resistance in Lancashire

sub-tenants.

"I then went to his room," Mr.

to the introduction of six looms Thompson continued, "and the first the strong per weaver instead of four is re-thing I noticed was miniscent of this short-sighted at-smell of chemicals. All the win titude of the British artisan and dows were covered with papers and these are matters which are grade- during the search I found about 30 bottles of chemicals. There were ally being remedied and overcom-

also three Siamese bank notes, and ed by sheer force of circumstance.

in my opinion, they were used to compare with those which had been made by the defendants and which were also found"

After Mr. Thompson and Ser- geant Ellia had given evidence, the case was adjourned.

During the year our full- tima parson resigned on account of the financial position of the Catho dral, and we again depended on the In 1998, the worshippers of this church entertained great hopes with the coming of a full-time pastor, did not seem to justify the extra but the progress made since then expense incurred, for the Cathedral, Council found their financial situa that, during his stay with us, Mr tion most precarious. I must say Watkins did a great deal to beautify the Church, to encourage friendli

Mrs. Booker was in charge of the Sunday School until she moved over to. Kowloon in May. Mr. F. W time, and our present, teacher came. in shortly after the summer rOODS We thank them for their help, and

place for the purpose. thank Mrs. Randall for the loan of

The

Miss Mow Fung has promised fo Treasurer, but we still have to find take on the work of Hon. Duplex successors for the other posts which Miss Doris Leung toports that the ness and co-operation, and to set us

Mr. Hill will leave vacant, a high spiritual and moral standard. | Guild of Martha and Mary has now.

the register. 20 nanies on Mrs. Watkins, too, proved to be a boon to the Church especially to various duties wore faithfully chr the Guild of Martha and Mary of ried out, but the numbers present which she was president for some at the meetings were disappoint time. A farewell tea party was ing. We hope that close co-opera given in their honour, on Thurs- tion between Miss Leung and Miss for the parish of Hororata, New bring about better results. day, Septemger 2, and they sailed Mow Fung, the president, will Zealand, an Saturday, October 1.

The Rev. G. K. Carpenter, N. Evans, NV Halward, E P. Y Lee, E. W. Martin and Mr. J. H. Hunt very kindly offered to conduct we are looking forward to their help as long as they are available. the services after his departure, and and that of the Rev. A. D. Stewart

.

Mrs. Booker Thanked.

Thanks to the efforte of Mrs.

Booker, our group of the V.D.M.A. has been as active as the Servers" Guild. There are at the moment

21 subscribers.

Members of the

February, organised the group visited the Blind Home in

annual

I understand that from February the services will be changed to tho

following:-

1st Sunday of the month: Holy Communion at 8 a.m.

pienic for the blind in October, and rau au ice cream stall at St. An Departure of Bishop Duppuy.

drew's "Olde English Faire." The assisted. with the Besides Mr. and Mrs. Watkins, a group also number of kinal friends also left us. V.D.M.A. quota, which was increds- Bishop Dappuy, who always had oured to 8200, by contributing a sum welfare at heart, sailed for Eng of 850.". land on the 9th of April. Mr. and Mrs. Braine-Hartnell, Miss Wolfe, Miss Kerr, Lt. Christian, Iris and Victor Frith, and Miss R. Mow Fung, all of whose work for the Church you have so often heard and seen, departed for England during the year. We also learnt the sad news that the Rev. and Mrs. Shane had decided not to return to Hong Kong. In them, we have lost two of our keenest and most noteworthy supporters. They helped the Church Church from times which some of us have scarcely any recollection. Miss Mow Fung has returned after a well earned holiday, and is again

Church work. taking a very active part in all the

It is sad to report the passing sway of two of the former members

Special Offering Scheme, In May, Mr. Watkins laid down special offering scheme whereby worshippers and those connected with the Church in the past might

Muttins and Sermon at 11 s.m.

Choral All other Sundays: Eucharist and Sermon at 11 a.m.

It is hoped that worshippers will note the change..

Before closing we have to thank Mr., Reginald Woolley for his valu- able help as organist, Mr. H. A. Allen for his work as Hon. Tron- surer, and all those who helped the Church during the year.

Helpers Thanked,

In thanking those who had kindly year, the Rev, Halward said:- helped the Church during the prist First of all I would like to assure our sympathy in the present state' of affairs of St. Peter's Church. you on behalf of the Cathedral of

hat of a tragedy that St. Peter's cannot get the services of a full time clergyman. But as things are with the Cathedral; it is impossible to regard to the financial position of

job running St. Peter's, and there- lore I am afraid it has to go back to the old system of relying upon separate a mat for this particular

the services of several clergymen who do so willingly give their ser- vices as they always did in the past, and we are very grateful in- deed to them. I would like to on

Hong Kong Harmony. Now that we have established substantial tariffs to protect Bri-

Mr. Thompson then went on to tish industries, there is good ren- son to expect that the tide of for describe the various small articles tune will be progressing stendily found in the room, including, three if lowly in our direction once letters which were in the first de- or. When one comes abroad and fendant's trunk. These letters, said Mr. Thompson, were Inter found to sces the fine type of British busi- nesa men who maintains the cum-

refer to certain prisoners who were mial integrity of the British at present in gnol for bring im. one plicated in the forgery of Siamese Empire Overseas and when sees the farmony that prevails be hank notes. tween all nations in this great trading centre of the Far East, as I see in this room, then one feels On my way out here I was read- ing a book which appeared a few the greatest confidence not only in weeks before 1 left London by Mr. the revival of British trade but in Kingdon Ward in which he express the revival of world trade for ed a belief that the abandonment which humanity is eagerly waiting. got from one Secttish paper, (and of the Church. The late Mrs. W. of Hong Kong is almost imminent. That is why I so deeply appreciate another paid him nothing), laugh- S.Fincher was one of us before she ter, he would like to repay the debt moved over to Kowloon, and Mr. He based this theory on the fact, the privilege of meeting you here.

ganist for some time, was always that without the leased Territories,

Rotarian R. T. Barrett was call by signing the guests tiffin chit.George Grimble who was our or

(Hear, Hear).. Hong Kong would be defenceless

Mr. P. S. Cassidy who will be generous in his giving. To them ve Personally, I feel that it is some.

are grateful for what they had and he maintains that the lease ofed upon by the Chairman to thank the territories will almost inevit Mr. Ward Price and in the course

was wished bon voyage by the

In spite of all these,, our mem- ably be broken as was the lease of of a brief speech that it was very leaving Hong Kong on furlough d Weihaiwei, which was handed gratifying to hear that the people back before the lease expired. So at home were remembering Hong Chairman and in reply said that

The first was ed. At present, we have 64 on the He did not believe the he had two points on which he bars had not substantially decreas Kong. when we passed through Lysmun Pass the other morning, I was strategical position would affect wished to speak. standing on the bridge and getting long. Kong Hong Kong was the with reference to a remark he had Electoral Roll, and an average of my first glimpse of Hong Kong it necessary moeting place of two made at the previous luncheon in about 50 at our services.

It was like was a remark which, he thought, was with great relief I saw how sub vastly different peoples, mutually regard to Mr. Bernard Shaw. It was in the vein of Shavian humour stantial, and endurable, and last.sxious for trade.

Carthage of old, the outpost of a

but one or two people had taken ing is the appearance of your great trading power, on the edge of a

it seriously, and he wished to as Vast Continent.

sure the gathering, that he was not Vitality of the British Empire.

It was good to hear from a com- trying to work off a cheap sneer.set aside money which would have dorse the Secretary's remarks when We who come from England have petent witness that at last the econo Mr. Cassidy added. "I have a very heen spent on oneself. The Sub- he spoke of the services rendered arrived at a time when the economic depression has made people high opinion of Mr. Shaw and his Council more out of consideration to St. Peter's Church by Mr. Allen. mic depression there has, I believe, realise that there is a British Em- works and I have always looked for Mr. Watkins rather than by Mr. John Pau for his enthusisem not only reached its climax bus has pire, with livings to be picked up upon him as being responsible for conviction approved of the plan. On and hard work ne secretary, and perhaps passed it. (Hoar, hear) oversons, and that there were big some of my intellectual develop-Advent Sunday, the boxes for the also, I think, a vote of thanks is He thanked the meeting for the purpose were taken to Church, and due to our friend, Mr. Ashton Hill last but not least Mr. R.. Wooley My view is different from those of, waste places which ought to be fill-ment" the authorities I have been citing, ed. One saw again and again that the British Empire is rather the Home papers the idea of honour they had done hire in elect it is interesting to note that only who is shortly going on leave. And

of settlements, subsidized at first and on the eve of a renewed, era

current year and said it had been connections with the Church, $138 at the services.”' vigour and prosperity. There is later self-supporting in places like 18 him as vice-president for the 85 came from those who had past for his excellent work as organist every sign at home that these diff. Australia, and Canada. We are a pleasure to serve under Dr. Tso.

ST. JOHN'S CATHEDRAL cult economic times through which very over crowded at Home and yet I hope you will elect a president we have passed, however gravely people are reluctant to go abroad. who will follow the fine example set they have tested our resources have 1, think the economic depression by Bir William Hornell, navertheless revealed our latent will renew something of the spirit first president and his successor,

ORGAN RECITAL ON FRIDAY of the pioneer," said Mr. Barrett. Dr. T strength. Though I am not

Guests present were Rotarians "We are extremely grateful to Mr. economist, it seems to me that we have been passing through a transi-Price for giving us such a cheer: A. Hejring of Copenhagen Den painful ingrunge from Home. We are mark, R.A.P. Waugh of Paramatta,

An organ recital will be given tional period, however

at St. John's Cathedral, on Friday, though it may be, which will never. glad that the depression is passing Austrails, F. C. Cullen of Denver, theless lead to British commercial and there is no doubt that this Colorado, UB.A., a passenger on

Mr. A. S. Bailey, Kuala Lumpur, Mason, A.R.CO., LT.C.L., asist strength being more firmly estab-place will go ahead, as we expect the Empress of Britain, the Hon, at 5.30 p.m. by Mr. Frederick lished than it was before,

the rest of the British Empire to Dr. J. L. Maxwell, Capt. Brown, cd by the Cathedral choir. I have travelled about America go ahead, with renewed energy and Mesars. B. M. West, G. S. Hugh Jones, A. Hicks, R. O, F. King, R. and Europe a great deal and prosperity.

N. Rostlethwaite and J. Hansen. can vouch for it that there is po country where the signs of economic depressions are at the present time less apparent than they are in England. One hears many com plaints of hard times but when one once circulated in Fleet Street and analyses them one finds they bail the provinces. As the Daily Mail down to this: that people cannot had paid him-three times what He afford to live as well as they do..

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The soloist will be Dr. L. T. Ride Baritone). A collection will bo inado on behalf of the organ fund. The programme will be as follows:

-Introduction to Act IIT

Tannhauser Wagner. acargo-from The New World"

Miles

Mr.. M. F. Key, seconding the vote of thanks to the speaker told an amusing story of the adventures Nanking, Feb. 1-Siz of a small piece of news which he Lampson, the British Miniator, companied by Mr. EM.B. Ing Counsellor of the British Legat left for Pelping this byering. Monking after two weeks stay at Parning Miles izpocted to return

(Continued, on next column

Mendelssohn. (b) Chorus Cast they bur-

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Mendelssohn. 4.--Aria-"If with all your

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Mandelssohn. .....Bairstow. Hymn 298 Praise, my Soul, the King of Heaven;" (Collection for the Organ Fund)

Cyril Scott. -(1) * Alphine Sketch *** (h)Night in May

Palmgren Drorak-Arín" It is enough

(Elijah) Mendelssohn B-Anthem "And I saw

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Hecit, and Aria

Draw hear, all yo

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Lord God of Abraham'

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