1935-02-01 — Page 11

ST. JOHN'S CATHEDRAL

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our, Mortgages, for example, was repaid and the capital sum re- invested in Hong Kong Government Loan at 31% interest, à good dent lower rate than previously receiv- ed from the Mortgage. This re- duction In Interest is, however, in keeping with the times, and we cannot look for any immediate improvement in this position.

The next important reduction. was in Goodwill Offerings and Ofertories, the mett receipts this year amounted

as to $17,392 against $31,813 in 1933, a reduction of $4,421.

The total of these two items to- gether, that is. Interest and Divi- dends and Goodwill Offerings and Offertories, shows a reduction of $8,825.

The Expenditure

ture to put it in order has been taken off and replaced by Stucco.

I believe this has given the im- pression that the Cathedral is well in funds. This is, of course. an erroneous deduction, and in fact the cost of this work was met by an Anonymous Donor. The work was actually done last year during the months recommended by our Architects, and' should re- sult in a considerable economy by saving in repairs and re-colour washing besides enhancing the ap- pearance of the Cathedral,

I mention this particularly as I think it desirable and necessary to correct any wrong Impression which may have arisen.

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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1935.

TRANSFER OF THE SAAR

Franco-German Agreement

[Special to the "Hong Kong Daliv

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Basle, Jan. 30.

by the French and German ex- perts for settling the technical details bound up with the Saur's transfer to Germany led to

on Wednes-- complete agreement day on two important, questions

The negotiations conducted here

on "currency and customs, It is proposed to solve the eurrency problem by having the Govern- ing Commission of the Baar to I now beg to propose the adop

issue a decree prohibiting the ex- tion of the Balance Sheet and Ac-port of currencies, regulating the counts as presented,

exchange of the French trancs and German Reichamarks Into permitting payments to be made in Reichsmarks before the actual transfer of the territory takes place on March 1.

The motion was seconded by Mr. p. S. Cassidy and carried" unanim-

On the Expenditure side the Items which show Important inously. creases are Repairs and Renewals, which in 1933 cost us $371 and in 1934 $1,217, an increase of $846. This item is bound to fluctuate, as you will appreciate, and con- sists of essential repairs to the fabric of our buildings and neces- sary renewals..

The

Account House shows a balance of $4,915 In 1934 as against $430 only in 1933, a difference of $4,474. The explana- tion of this les in the fact that not only was our repair bill consi- derably higher in 1934, but we did not receive any rent for the Dean's house in 1934, whereas in 1933) during the Dean's absence we re- ceived $1,495 in this respect.

Dean's

The total increase under these three headings of Expenditure is $5,958, but against this must se set a saving in Passages which in 1933 amounted to $6,258 and in 1934 $4,534 only, a saving of $1,724. leaving a nett increase in Expen- diture of $4,234.

The reduction in Income of $6, 825, which I have already explain- ed, added to this increase in Ex- penditure of $4,234, makes up a sum of $11,059, which more than accounts for the difference in the working of the years 1933 and 1934.

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MR. P. S. CASSIDY

In seconding the motion, Mr. P.

The agreement provides for the S. Cassidy said that he would like measures to be taken for establish- to voice the appreciation of all ing a new Franco-German" cus- those present for the splendid work toms frontier

along the border Mr. Archbutt, as Chairman of the between the Saar and France. Finance Committee, had done.. He The representatives of the Reichs- (Mr. Archbutt) was ably supported bank, the Banque de France, and by Mr. B. E. Maughan, and they the Bank of International Settle- owed them a great debt of grati-ments also reached an accord on tude for producing not such a bad the method affecting payments to result under the

eircumstances. be made by Germany to France It was largely due to them that

under the Rome agreements- the reorganisation of the Goodwill Transocean Kuo Min. scheme had been put into force and he expressed the hope that it would meet much better results than formerly.

"It is a gloomy fact," continued Mr. Cassidy, "that we are $10,000 worse off now than we were" a year ago. We have to take into account our funds to a certain ex- tent, and without that anonymous donation-mentioned we would pro- bably find

LABOUR SESSION AT GENEVA

[Special to the "Hong Kong Daily Press" (Copyright).]

Geneva, Jan. 30.

The 69th session of the govern- our expenses" go uping body of the International La- within the next few months."

bour Office opened here on Wed- nesday, the United States and the Soviet Government each being re- presented by observers. Both of these countries will be officially re- cognised as full fledged members and allotted seats in the governing body as soon as the problem of vacating the two seats for them had been solved.

Mr. Cassidy then went on to say that he hoped they would use their Infigence in trying to make all members" of the Church realise that the upkeep of the Cathedral was an expensive matter. They were hard up now and must get Our Investments in Shares in contributors to support. It was public Companies stand at cost.

pleasing to see such a large num- namely $30,181. The market value ber of names nominated for the on the 31st December 1934 was Council and he expressed the hope $37,575 whereas the previous year that such a nucleus would spread It was $43,050. Although there is throughout the Church people in therefore a decrease in the market the Culony, and that the Goodwill | value of these Shares, neverthe-scheme would have much better less it still shows a satisfactory support than in the past. margin over the purchase price,

On the Liabilities side you will notice a new item "Reserve tor Passages." This Item appears as a result of the decision to charge each year with a suitable sum order to build up a reserve against the expenditure for Passages, so that this cost shall not bear un- duly heavily on any one year..

Our Bank overdraft bas in- creased from $3,528 to $6,300, which was only to be expected in view of the fact that our Expend!- ture exceeded our Income during the year.

Our accumulated Fund has been reduced by the amount of the adverse balance. and now stands

some $10,000... I-do-not-think-any other item calls for special explanation, but

I should like to draw attention once again to the essential neces sity for an effort to be made by all who are interested in the Cathedral to increase the number

The motion was then put to the vote and was passed unanimously.

THE BUDGET

Mr. Archbutt then presented the Budget for 1935. He said: In presenting the Budget for 1935 I would mention that it has been drawn up on the same lines as in previous 'years. Fairly full in- formation is given under each heading of Expenditure and In- come, and it is, I think, self-ex- planatory..

item

I can which calls for individual explana-

see no particular

tion. All possible expenditure, which we may be called upon to meet has, so far as we are aware, been included, and our Income has been carefully estimated.

The Arst point on Wednesday's agenda. was the proposed revision of the draft convention of 1931, miting the hours of work in coal mines-

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Another friend of the Cathedral has come forward and generously offered to pay for the renovation of the interior of the Cathedral,

and his offer has heen gratefully accepted by the Council.

Your Cathedral Church Council has met four times this year and carefully considered all matters relative to the well being of the Cathedral,

ELECTION OF TRUSTEES Referring to the election of two representatives to the Board of Trustees of the Church of England la the Diocese of Victoria. the Chairman said that last year they were "represented by Mr. P Jacks and Mr. P. S. Cassidy, required from the Goodwill. Offer could not stand for re-election as but unfortunately the former ings and Offertories is $25,084 he was going on leave shortly. He amount budgetted for in 1834, the Would like to take this opportun-

of the. difference being to some extent due ty, to voice, on behalf

Counell, a warm word of thanks to Mr. Jacks for all he had done.

You will notice that the amount"

This is somewhat less

than the

to the fact that we have excluded

of subscribers to the Goodwill payments for Special Objects as Fund.

stated, the intention being that This Fund has grown annually

the actual amounts received under since it was inaugurated unti

each particular heading shall be laat year when it received a set remitted to the various Objects back, as a result of which a special

specified. effort is now being made to "in- 'crease the number of subscribers,

Mr. Jacks, said the Chairman, had ›een invaluable with his · Tegal knowledge, and as secretary of the trustees had "put in many "hours of hard work for their beneilt. They were all grateful to him for that.

and in this connection a register of persons, whom it was felt might received last year by some $236. Brearley were elected as the re-

be interested, has been compiled. and circulars have already beeri issued to a large number of these The immediate response has been small, but not without encourage

In order to ensure a continuity

ment.

Mr. P. S. Casidy and Mr. A.

presentatives.

The amount required from the Goodwill Scheme and Offertorles is however, more than was actually This emphasizes the point already mentioned in dealing with the Ac- counts; which is that no effort must be relaxed to induce friends Council: Mr. L. W. Amps, Miss who are not already subsribers to 8. Atkins, Mr. M. Barton. Mrs. become subscribers to the Good-E. Baskett, Miss B. Bicheno,

willl-Scheme.

SECRETARY'S REPORT. The report presented by the Hon, secretary, Mr. W. C. Clark, was as follows:

The following were elected mem- bers of the Cathedral Church

Lt.-Comdr. F., T. Boswell, Mrs. G...

D. R. Black, Miss M. Drury, Prof. L. Forster, Mrs. G. Grible, Mr. E. Grimble, Dr. G. A. C. Herklots, Mr. H. Owen-Hughes, Mrs. A. D. A. MacGregor, Mr. F. G. Maunder,

The following were elected. re- presentatives to the Victoria Di ocesan Conference:

of effort in this direction" the Finance Committee with the ap- proval of the Church Coundi ap- pointed a Secretary to the Good- will Fund and were fortunate în obtaining the services of Mrs. The number of persons on the Mr. G. Milbank, Mr. D. W. Mort- "Baskett for this work (Applause) Electoral Roll of St. John's Oathe-lock, Sir Henry Pollock, Lady Pol- Mrs. Baskett attends at the Cathedral as at 31st December 1934, was lock, Mrs. A. Swann and Mr. H. G. 'drai Hall two or three mornings 338 as against 292 for the previous Stewart,

each week for the purpose of is year. suing circulars, acknowledging re- piles and keeping our register of names up to date, and it is parti- cillaily in this father connection `that I wish to appeal to you for

asáltanice

As a caring repairs have been put into G A C Harkiots, Mr. G. Mifsähk Before closing I think I should effect,

Mr. DW Mortlock, Bir Henry make a reference to the with The exterior of the Cathedral Pollock Lady Pollock, Mrs, A which has been done to the ex- has recently been completely re- Swann and M. E. G. Stewart. terior of Ane Cathedral. The plaknovilted, the entire coet being! Mersin Lowe, Bagham and Mat- ter which, was in bed repair and borne by a venerous donor, who thews were, emcted nuditors | Hor in need of considerable

wishes to remain anonymous.

year

The fabric of the Cathedral, as also the Dean's house, have been subjected to the usual periodical Miss E. 8. Atkins, Mr. M. Barton, examinations by our architects, | Mrs. P. E. Brakett, Lt-Comdr. and their recommendations con-; F. T. Bożwell, Prof. L. Forster, Dr.

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CROSSWORD PUZZLE

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Note:--Figures in parentheses indicate number of letters in the words required.

Across

4-They say this is essential, but

it's all stuff! (8).

8. When we have to move else- where, this is placed in an- other position" (8).

9-To recall what was previously

sald (6).

10-In a race of animals, no other could beat this by a neck (10), 13-perhaps a bird with long legs

might doi (5).

14. is a most reverend gen-

tleman." as Page says in "The Merry Wives" (6). 17-The cost of maintenarice (8) 21----Drink to this Abyssinian

ruler! (5).

24-Such a price seems to be fair,

and moderate (10). 25-To free from duty (6), 26-To be united and so become

one (8).. 27-The way to get an answer is

to press one (8).

Down

1-Book of the Old Testament

(5).

2.-It's usually the master who

gets this hand (5). 3-Artindal slik (5)......) 4-A marriage contracted on a "mental scale" (anagram) (11).

5-Slow and reluctant (5). 6-A bird which has unless we blunder the sense to prow! for prey, and plunder (5)." 7-Its place in nature is lower

than a calf, but higher than *"sole (8).

11.-Humble in spirit (4). 12-Epithet for a woman who is

single or widowed (4).

15. One can make a span of

these (4). ་་ 16.-Cudgel (4).

18.-This is something like

fairy! (6).

13-To provide for a journey (5), 20.-To do this trimming properly,

it's only natural to have a "bill for It (5); 21.-Cordial, which gives you an

alternative (5). 22-A lot may be knocked down

by this (5). @

23. The last chie, "so let us solve

# deftlyt (5),

The following is the solution of yesterday's puzzle:---

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Across-1, Splash; 6, Opened; 10, Down-1, Scrap; 2. Lever;· 3,

Machine; 11, Reveal; 12, Car-pet: Small; 4. H-ale; 5, Chat: 5. Once 13 Leather; 16, Peri-1; 17, Sales: 18,7, Pears: 8, Nepal; 9, Dates; 14, Admit; 10. Sacks; 22, (ex-Ample; Added: 15, Holst; 19, Socks; 20, 25, Audited, 29, Chor-us: 30. Choir: 21, Sauce: 22, "Adage: 23. Qafsh; 31, Celling: 32; Screed; 33, Peint; 24, Ether; 26, Used: 27, Idle: Setter.

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