1937-05-07 — Page 7

DIOCESAN

CONFERENCE

Report Of Trustees

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS. FRIDAY, MAY 7.

NAVAL OFFICER'S CORONATION

"SCROUNGING” “

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Detective-constable W. C. Cornock The Victoria Diocesan Confer- said that on March 25 he asked ence met at St. John's Cathedral Lieutenant-Commander Reid to Hall yesterday afternoon, Bishop account for the possession of cer- Hall presiding. when the report of tain articles of Government stores the Church of England Trustees in his car. He replied: "I collect- presented. Preceding theed them for my ship. I got them meeting a service was held in the from various departments in the Cathedral.

yard. One or two of the articles I was taking and Atting up myself. That's all I have to say.”

WILS

SECRETARY'S REPORT The report of the Secretary was as follows:-

The Executive Counell met once during the year. At this meeting the Council received a report from the Hon. Secretary of the Christ Church Kowloon Tong building committee.

ILLUMINATION EXPERIMENTS

ing evidence, said that by June of Lieutenant-Commander Reid, giv

the present year he would have completed 27 years' service And would be entitled to a pension of about £400 a year. He desired his The erection of Christ Church ship to have a very smart appear- was commenced on March 0, 1936ance and to be as efficient as pos- and was completed on February sible. He did not consider that the 27, 1937. On that day, in the pre-illumination of his ship for the sence of a large and representative Jubilee Review WAS satisfactory, gathering of both clergy and lalty, and therefore he felt it necessary the Church was dedicated by the

to undertake certain lighting ex- Bishop of Victoria.

periments. The object of these A financial statement covering experiments was to test the bell- total costs and total monies re-ancy of lamps of varying strength. ceived is being presented by the He obtained from the dockyard Hon. Treasurer of the Buliding a supply of lamps and it was his Committee. Allowing

the intention to take these to his house for donation

£100, from the in order to carry out his experi- S.P.C.K. which will not be paidments at home. He would have until all other necessary monies returned the lamps to have been collected, there still re- yard. The bell pushes mains approximately $3,000 to col-quired for fittings for the officers' lect,

mess and the quartermaster's table. The Church cannot be

con-He knew nothing about the fie secrated until all the necessary and had never seen it until it was monles have been raised and the unearthed in his car. He had ask- bills paid. Also, until the Churched för a "drop" of paint for use in is clear of debt the Trustees can- not hand Letters of Delegation to the Church Council of Christ

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TRANSPORT

FACILITIES

Colony Invasion Next Week

In order to cope with the de- mand for transport during the Coronation celebrations next week, the Star Ferry Company Ltd., the Hong Kong and Yaumati Ferty Company, the "Hong Kong Tram- ways Ltd., and other lending local public utility companies, are ar-

te ranging for special travel facili-

The Star Ferry Co. has arranged to run its ferries during the Arst two days of the celebrations to 2.30 am. Ferries will ply at dive- minute intervals from 10.30 nm. to 2 p.m. and from 7 pm. to 1.30 sim. From then, they will run at ten-minute intervals until 2.30

a.m.

FULL PLANS FOR

NAVAL REVIEW AT SPITHEAD

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On the Friday morning the King will visit HMS. Nelson, Quben Elizabeth, Dunedin and Southamp ton. The Victoria and Albert will return to harbour in the after- noon, and his Majesty will return to London.

The full programme is as fol. lows:-

May 8-Arrival of Argentine battleship Moreno, flying flag of Rear-Adml. Leon el Scasso. Com- mander-in-Chief Argentine Navy.

May 9. 3 p.m.-Arrival of Japan. ese cruiser Ashigara, flying flag of Rear-Adml. Sonosuke Kobayashi,

May 10-Arrival of Turkish dès- troyer Kocatepe, Portuguese sloop Bartolomeu Diaz, Cuban cruiser | Cuba.

May 11.-H.MS. Vernon; After- noon party for Dominión ratings; entertainment for Dominion off- cers; dinner and dance for Dó- minion commissioned and warrant officers.

to foreign ratings; entertainment to foreign, ratings at cinemas and theatres.

R.N. Barracks: Banquet

Three ferries more than the usual number of seventeen will be run by the Hong Kong and Yau- mati Ferry Co. during the three- day celebrations for its services to Shamshulpo. Yaumati. Mong- kok, Hunghom and Kowloon City. With the exception of those on

May 13.3.30 p.m.: Civic garden the Kowloon City-Hong Kong run, which will be operated up to mid-party to foreign ratings at Cance Lake Grounds. Whale Island: Sup- the dock-night, the ferries will run through-

per and entertainment to foreign were re-

out the night.

chief petty officers.

connexion with his experiments, but he did not know that two drums of pairit had been put in" his cabin and afterwards in his car. Had he seen the drums of paint he would not have had them

Reid added that it would be more convenient to make the expert- ments at his home than on board

Church, Kowloon Tong. In this connection it should be mentioned that, at the last annual meeting of the Diocesan Conference, aput in the car. Building sub-committee was ap- The Prosecutor.-Does it not ap- pointed. This Committee on be- pear strange conduct on the part half of the Trustee signed the of an officer of your standing, the Building Contract. At this meet-captain of your ship, to take Ser- ing this sub-committee automati-vice fittings to your private house cally terminates its period of office.

to carry out any experiments at As the matter relating to the all?-Yes, Sir; it is strange. Church have not been completed your Executive Council decided that this Council should reappoint a sub-committee with the following terms of reference:-To complete the financial arrangements of Christ Church: To report to the Execu- tive Counell when completed. Your Executive Council suggests that the following members should be elect- ed to this Committee:-Mr. R. Ashton Hill, Professor Forster, Mr. W. M. Barton, Mr. H. Gittins, Dr. G. A. C. Herklots and six members nominated by Kowloon Tong reprimanded. Anglican Church.

On the completion of the fran- -cial arrangements in connection with Christ Church Kowloon Tons the Executive Council will make the following arrangements:—

The constitution of a Church Council; The fixing of the Parish boundaries.

After the constitution of the Church Council the Trustees will then be able to hand to that body their Letters of Delegation.

TRUSTEES REPORT

The report of the Hon. Secre- 'tary and Treasurer of the Trustees of the Church of England for the year 1936 was read as follows:—

No changes in the personnel of the Trustee were gazetted since the last report but Mr. O. B. Raven, representing St. Andrew's Church, left the Colony during the summer and the Rev. H. W. Bdines was ap- pointed a Trustee temporarily dur ing the absence of the Bishop on leave.

the ship.

The Court found Reid "Guilty" of stealing and attempting to re- move from Chathami dockyard one electric torch battery, four electric bell pushes, and one lamp-holder. The charge of neglect in not hand- ing over the articles to the proper authority was found not proven. He was sentenced to be dismissed from his ship and to be severely

The Court found Reid *Not Guilty" of the charges of stealing 401b. of paint, six electric lamps, and a steel file.

It was stated that he had previ- ously been tried by Court-martial at Malta on a charge of theft. On, that occasion he was acquitted.

all furniture and fittings formerly belonging to St. Peter's Church and since transferred to Kowloon Tong.

HOUSE FLAGS

The Trustees gave their approval to the installation of certain Mer- cantlle Marine house flags as well as Civil Aviation flags in the Cathedral. "The

Church. Kowloon Tong. proceeded construction of Christ

during the year and payments Government from the Grant of were made from time to time by $50,000. The Church, which has since been completed and hallowed.

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The boats running between Shamshu'po and Hong Kong will ,be increased from four to seven, while those on the Hunghom run will be augmented from two to three. Though no extra ferries will be brought to service for the Mongkok and Yaumat runs. but May 15-Arrival the largest available will be used-cruiser four, including one vehicular ferry, for the former route, and three vehicular ferries for the latter.

ATHLETIC CONTESTS May 14-Matinée for foreign ratings at the Coliseum; garden party at Admiralty House. H.M.S. Dolphin; Entertainment to foreign" officers.

A direct service between Kow- loon City and Hong Kong will be maintained by a fleet of seven boats at 25 minute intervals up to mid-night

Over 200,000 passengers were carried by the Company's boats every day during the Jubilee cele- brations

The Hong Kong Tramways, Ltd., will put into service 94 vehicles 18 more than the usual number" next Wednesday. They will con- tinue to run as long as traffic warrants it.

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Nies Juel and German battleship Graf Spee; athletic sports at Alexandra Park, including events for foreign ships.

May 16-Arrival of Greek cruiser Georgios Averoff, flying the flag of Vice-Admiral Economu, and Ru- manian destroyer Regina Maria, flying the flag of Rear-Adml. V. Schmidt." Motor drives for foreign officers; charabane tours for

foreign ratings.

May 17-Arrival of US. battle- ship New York; Swedish battleship | Drottning Victoria and USSR.

battleship Marat. H.M.S. St. Vin-,

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PARTIES, DINNERS AND DANCES illuminated car. Painted in white. May 18-Arrival of French this vehicle carries portraits of the battleship Dimkerque flying the King and Queen at each end in flag of Vice-Adml. L. H. Devin; red lamps, while on each side of | Finnish coastal defence ship Val- the saloon panel ate the words namoinen, Pollsh destroyer Buza "Long Live the King and Queen" | and Dutch cruiser Java, flying the and "Coronation of King George flag of Vice-Adml. T. L. Kruys, VT." At the third-class entrance there is the Crown with the letters "George VI R❞ in red.

An extra twelve. buses, making

commander-in-chief, Luncheon for foreign medical officers at Haslar; civic garden party to foreign om- cers at Canoe Lake Grounds; din-

G.L. THOMAS

Old Resident Of Colony

The funeral of the late Mr. George Lucas Thomas, aged 81. who death occurred on Wednesday at his residence in Austin Road, Kowloon took place at the Roman Catholic. Cemetery yesterday. Fa- ther A. Grampa conducted the burial rites..

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Born in Hong Kong and a resid- ent here almost all his Hietime. the late Mr Thomas was in his younger days Librarian of the old City Hall Library. He went on Government pension after having held the position for over 10 years. Latterly he was engaged by Mr. G. K. Hall Brutton when he worked as a clerical assistant."

a total of 70, will be run by the ners to foreign officers at the Royal China Motor Bus Co. Approxi- Naval Barracks, Vernon, Dolphin, mately the зате number of Whale Island

and Navigation vehicles will be run by the Kow- School. Supper and dance for Joan Motor Bus Co. on the main foreign ratings other than C.POS land.

at Vernon; Royal Marines' smoking It is expected that over 100,000 concert to other ranks of the US. passengers will carried

by the Marine Corps; Admiralty ball at Kowloon-Canton Railway during RN. Barracks. the Coronation celebrations. Extra May 19-3 p.m.: Garden party at trains will run every hour for a Whale Island., Ball for warrant full week beginning three days officers at RN. Barracks; Royal before and ending three days after Marine dinner to U.S. Marine Corps

Deceated is survived by his the Coronation.

officers. Vernon, theatrical enter- widow, a son, Mr. J. Thomas and Although no special arrange-tainment and buffet supper to Do- several grandchildren.. ments have been made for extra minion wardroom officers; dance The mourners at the funeral runs, due to the lack of facilities, and social for foreign and Do- i were deceased's wife, son, Mr. G. the river steamers are also expect- minion chief petty officers. ing a record number of passengers.

KOWLOON DOCK

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ROMAN CATHOLIC

Mr. J. Wood, a member of the

Thomas (grandson), Mrs. W. C. Ogley (daughter) and Mr. Ogley and Mrs. Marion Echipper (daugh- ter).

Among those present at the

CORONATION SERVICE graveside were:

A special Coronation service will

Only one meeting of the Trustees Trustees pending the appointment

is now the responsibility of the LAUNCH MISHAP was held during 1936. This was of c Church Council. the sixth annual meeting held on 16th March at which the Hon. Reports and Balance Sheets of staff at Kowloon Docks, was ad- be held at the Catholic Cathedral, Secretary's report was presented St. John's Cathedral and St. An-mitted to the Kowloon Hospital Caine Road, on May 12, and adopted, subject to the ques- drew's Church have been received suffering from injuries received At 11 am, the service will begin tion of inventories being brought and the Secretaries of the res- when he was hit by a wire haweerand Bishop B. Valtorta will om- up at the next meeting of Trustees. pective. Church Councila have in the slipway while launching the clate.

The Hon. Secretary of the Cathe-certified to the correctness of the "Lee-On" on Wednesday afternoon, The order of service is as follows: dral Council (Lt. Col. R. F. John. | inventories, The Secretary of the

Religious March: A Hymn; Bishop son) spent much time and trouble Building, Conimittee of Christ

Valtorta's Sermon; One Motetto; in carrying out a thorough re- Church has presented the "Ar- vision of the Cathedral inventories, chitects' report on the building and PASSENGERS BY several discrepancies particularly a provisional inventory of Church in regard to the closing of Bt.

fabric. W Peter's Church having to be ac- A list of Securities held by the Among the passengers arriving counted for. The inventories now Hong Kong and Shanghal Bank- by the CN.AC. plane Ziom Shang- appear to be complete except for ing Corporation, certified by the hai yesterday was Mr. Keswick, o' certain minor items which cannot Chlef Accountant, and details of Messrs. Jardine Matheson

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Mr. B. Baleros, Mr. 8. Leonard, Mr. A. P. Boares, Mr. A. F. Souza, Mr. M. Souza, Mr. A. Capi, Mr, 8. Delgado, Mrs. Ho Kong, Mrs. A. Mendoca, Miss G. Bowen, Mrs. C. Guerlo, Mr. and Mrs. W. Hun and Miss A. Boares.

Among the floral tributes were. those Bent by the following: Wife, Bon and granddaughter;

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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE The following were elected to the Executive Committee for 1937:

Clergy. Rt Rev. The Bishop of Hong Kong (Ex-officio Chairman), Rev. H. W, Baines, Rev. J. R. Higgs, Rev. Cyril Brown, Rev. L Nash.

Lay Representatives:-

Dr. G. A. C. Herklots (Ex-officio Hon, Sec.).

St. Andrew's Church:-Lleut, Col LC. Reid, Miss F. Steel, Lt, Comdr. W. H Graves.

Christ Church, Kowloon Tong:- Miss H. Mow Fung, Mr. R. A. HILL.

Christ Church, Shameen:Rey G. F. Allen.

Mr. W. A. Stewart (Ex-officio

St. John's Cathedral-Mr. W. M. Barton, Mrs. A. W. Bartholomew, Treasurer).

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