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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, MAY 13, 1937.

COLONY CORONATION CELEBRATIONS

LOYAL ADDRESS

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Gentlemen,-It nonourable privilege to-day to move the Resolution which stands in my name.

MILITARY 'REVIEW

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with the quick step and the Ku- maon Rifles. The Volunteers wère there too, baking very smart and 50 were the Royal Artillery and It is precisely Ave months ago HK.9.B.R.A.. and the Royal En- to-day that a Resolution was pass- Į gineers With

a number of their ert in this Chamber of loyal de Chinese

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most imm- votion and affectionate homage topressive of all was the Royal Air „His Majesty King George VI on the Force, represented by flights of occasion of His Accession: and I planes which few low over the suppose that to some superficial Parade Ground, dipping in salute observers of the events which led

as they passed the Base. up to that Accession it may almost have seemed that the British nation was at that time chiefly concerned Ir perpetuating the Monarchy as a political institution.

UNITS ON PARADE The Infantry Brigade was under the command of Brigadier F. W. L. Bissett, accompanied by Capt. R. R. Bower, Brigade Major and Capt. I venture to express the opinton J. C. R. Fitzgerald Lombard, Staff that the mature judgment of future | Captalii. historians will reach, a wholly The units taking part, together different conclusion, and will de-with their commanding officers, cide that the remarkable sequence | wore: of events that we have witnessed In the brief two years betweer, "the Bilver Jubiles celebrations of His late Majesty King George V and to-day's Coronation have made it abundantly

Royal Navy: Two stamen com- pantes and one platoon of Royal Marines under Cmdr., C. D. Ar- buthnot, of H.M.S. Tamar.

5th. A.A. Brigade R.A.. two bat- terles under Lieut. Col. W. T, O. Crewdson;

Army: 8th. Heavy Brigade R.A.: manifest that the three batteries under Major, F. L. British Commonwealth is not com- | F. F. Roupell; posed of theoretical units bearing a theoretical allegiance to a theore- tical Monarchy: but is composed rather of human Individuals having In their hearts a very personal love and devotion for Him whom we are accustomed to describe. in the formal language with which as a Nation we traditionally conceal our deepest sentiments, as the King's Most Excellent Majesty.

THE TELEGRAM Gentlemen. I have the honour to move: That a telegram in the following terms. conveying the "loyal and respectful congratula- tions of the people of the Colony. be sent to the Secretary of State for the Colonies for submission to His Majesty the King:-

**The Executive and Legislative Councils and Judges of Hong Kong on behalf of Your Majesty's subjects in the Colony desire most humbly to offer their loyal and respectful congratulations on

H.K.S.R.A.: comprising the 1st and 2nd. Mountain Batteries and the 3rd, and 4th. Medium Batteries. under Major J. C. Currie;

Fortress Royal Engineers: three sections British and one section Chthese under Lieut. Col. L. C. Reid:

The 2nd Battalion Royal Welch Fusillers: 480 men under Col. D. M. Barchard:

The 1st. Battalion Seaforth Highlanders: 480 men under Lieut. Col. J. Muirhead:

The 1st. Battalion Royal Ulster Rifles 480 men under. Lieut. Col. R. M. Rodwell.

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The 1st Kumaon Pifles: 480 men under Lieut. Col. J. H. L. Hind- marsh.

Royal Air Force: a detachment of 25 files.

The Hong Kong Volunteer De- the occasion of the Coronation 【ence Corps: One Company of 35 of Your Majesty as King and fles under Major H. R. Forsyth. Emperor and of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth. We pray that the event which is celebrated to- day may Inaugurate a long and glorious reign for Your Majesties and an era of happiness, pros perity and honourable peace for Your Majesty's Kingdom and Empire."

SECONDED BY CHIEF JUSTICE

Seconding the motion, the, Chief Justice who was in black gown and

may long be spared in health and happiness to guide the destinies of the great Empire over which You

rule.

The Colony of Hong Kong has grown in wealth and importance in the ninety-six years of its existence and looks forward with confidence to enhanced prosperity under Your Majesty's beneficent, rule.

CATHEDRAL SERVICE

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(3) Prayer, beginning with the hymn "O God of Jacob." Prayers were offered for the King and Queen and the British Empire and for. all its people. Then followed the words, "Let us now in silence offer our loyalty to Christ the King and 'dedicate ourselves with our King and Queen to the service of God and of our fellow men." The section

ended with the hymn "Lord, while for all mankind we pray."

(4) Thanksgiving. The Generaj Thanksgiving brought the service to its climax in the Lord's Prayer. Then followed the hymn "Rejoice to day with one accord" after which the Jubilate Deo was sung to Stanford's melodious setting.

The Bishop theu pronounced the Blessing, after which the congre gation sang the National Anthem.

Mr. Lindsay Lafford. F.R.C.O. was at the organ.

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ROMAN CATHOLIC "

CATHEDRAL

The Roman Catholle Cathedral, Calne Road, was filled to capacity when a special Coronation service was held yesterday morning.

The Rev. Fr. G. M. Spada, the Rector, received the Consuls of various nations and other dis- tinguished persons, who were con- ducted to special seats by Boy Scouts. Schoolboys and girls from well-known local institutions were also present.

The Right Rev. H. Valtorta, Vicar Apostolic of Hong Kong officiat- ed and was assisted by the clergy

of the Cathedral and by priests from other parishes and seminary students.

The service began with a re- Ligious march, followed by a hymn, after which the Bishop delivered a sermon, in which he pledged the loyalty of the local Catholics to King George VI and spoke of peace and the way to attain it.

In the course of his sermon, the bishop said:

SYNAGOGUE SERVICE

A service of prayer and thanks, giving was held at the Ohel Leah Synagogue yesterday which Rabul Elazer" conducted and preached the following sermon:--

Today the thoughts of millions of His Majesty's subjects will be centret on the solemn ceremony which takes place in the ancient and

historie Abbey of West- minster, and with those thoughts will mingle a prayer for the long lite and happiness of the King and Queen"

Before God and man they will be dedicating themselves to service and duty in the cause of a Great Empire. It should not be 窳 dificult feat of the imagination for us to enter into their feelings in this solemn hour. It brings to one's mind the beautiful story of King Solomon at the commence- ment of his reign. You are no doubt familiar with the passage in the Bible where the Lord appears to the young king in a dream and says "Ask what shall I give thee." And Solomon replied-

"I am but a little child. know not how to go out or come *in. And thy servant is in the midst of thy people, which thou has chosen, great people that cannot be numbered nor. counted for multitude. Give therefore thy scrvant an "understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good. and bad; for who is able to Judge this, thy so great a people."

and

Who can doubt but that similar prayer will be invoked by His Majesty to-day. And with to walk in the footsteps of his that prayer will be a determination

August. Father, in truth righteousness. and in uprightness

heart. And while thoughts arise in him, they will meet

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The loyalty to which we pledge ourselves anew to-day mifst not be a sterile one. In this age all toc many honour their King in ward only. When day after day men in the affection, and loyalty of the ST. JOHN AMBULANCE have reviled the very name of God British peoples throughout the

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In the midst of the festivities | Cofrected Amount (Nett)...$5,407,53 mockery and a sham; when day and rejoicings of the Coronation, Bad Coin & Forged Nates... 119.80 after day they foster and encourt is fitting that we. in common age social doctrines that acknow- with millions of our fellow-sub- ledge neither the rule of God nor jects. should set that of the King. It is as living ininutes

few apart a hypocrites that they stand to-day solemnity and significance of this Lopes members of the St. John

to meditate on the to sing the National Anthem. We great ceremony.

In commerce Hong Kong is the full bottomed wig, sald: Your Ex-southern gateway to China. In its cellency: There is no one in this great harbour the ships of all Chamber: there is no one in this nations assemble. In its populu-Catholics pledge a loyalty that is Colony; there is no one in fact tion all nations are represented. throughout the length and breadth Its growth and stability are a living of the British Empire who does not monument to British enterprise fervently echo every word that and Chinese-industry, the twu Your Excellency has said: there is peoples working together in peace. no one whose heart on this great and harmony. day is not inspired with the sincere

hope that our beloved King and Queen may long be spared to reign over us, and with the prayer that the ceremony of dedication through which our King and Queen are shortly to pass will mark the be- ginning of a reign of happiness for them, of prosperity for, the Empire over which they rule and of peace for the whole world. It is my

proud privilege to second the mo- tion which has been put by Your Excellency.

Hon. Sir Henry Pollock; As Senior Unofficial Member, I beg to support the motion.

hearts and in our deeds as well as true and sincere; one that is in our our lips.

From time immemorial, kings

and secular have been crowned with religious rejoicings, but the crowning of England's king has a The greatest danger that threa-

special significance. It is a tie tens peace as well as the throne that binds the diversified races of the King by sapping the loyalty and creeds of the Empire into one of his subjecta, 18 Communism, brotherhood. The Throne for us whose growth within the past year is the keystone of Empire-an

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The deep reverence in which Your Majesties are held by your faithful subjects is shared by all the residents of Hong Kong. The large Chinese population which finds peace, order and good govern- ment in this Colony desires in particular to associate itself with the congratulations and good and wishes which will be showered upon Your Majesties on this memorable day from all parts of Your Majesty's world-wide possessions."

THOSE PRESENT

Those present were:-- His Excellency the Officer Ad- Hon. Dr. R. H. Kotewall: In the ministering Government (Hon. Mr. name of the Chinese community, IN. L Smith, C.M.G.). beg to support the motion.

His

Excellency the General His Excellency: Gentlemen, I will Officer Commanding the Troops ask you to signify your assent to (Major General A. W. Bartholomew, the Resolution by rising and stand-C.B., C.M.G., C.BE., DBQ); ing with me.

LOYAL ADDRESS Gentlemen. As to-day's proceed- ings are being broadcast I think it is proper that I should now an- nounce the terms of the Loyal Ad- dress which everyone at this table has to-day signed in the name of the Colony of Hong Kong, and which will in due course be trans- mitted to the Secretary of State for the Colonies for submission to His Majesty the King.

His Honour The Chief Justice (Bir A. D. A. MacGregor, Kt.):

The Colonial Secretary (Hon. Mr. R. A."C. North);

The Attorney General (Hon. Mr. C. G. Alabaster, K.C., O.B.E.):

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frst floor was, gally decorated in ligious freedom.

Coronation colours and the band With thankful hearts therefore or the Royal Welch Fusiliers ren- It is our duty both as Catholics we pray that this great Common-dered the dance music. A large as faithful subjects of the wealth may stand for countless gathering was present and a very King to combat the evil of Com-generations to come-a vanguard enjoyable evening was had by all munism, and this not only merely of balanced Government, sanity those present. Corporal McHugh, in word but also by striving to and justice.

of the Royal Welch Fusillers, was remedy those social evils which are

responsible for the arrangements. Its breeding grounds. And let it be remembered that it is in the community of which we are a part that our social duties Ile.

It is in this city of Hong Kong, in this Colony of King George VI that our fellow-men demand our As long as there are in our care. midst human beings who are hungry and are without relief, dis- eased for whom there is no provi-

slon, children for whom there is no school, destitute old people for whom there is no shelter-so long will Hong Kong be unworthy of a The Secretary for Chinese Affairs Christian Empire, and so long as (Hon. Mr. R. A. D. Forrest);

we are indifferent to the miseries Hon. Dr. A. R. Wellington, C.M.G.. of any of our fellow-men we are (Director of Modical Bervices)"; falling in our duties as Christians Hon. Mr. R. M. Henderson and, as subjects of a Christian

(Director of Public Works);

The Acting Colonial Treasurer (Hon. Mr. W. J. Carrie);

Hon. Comdr. J. B. Newill, RN, (Retired) (Acting Harbour Mas- ter).

The Address reads as follows: "To His Most Gracious Majesty *George VI of Great Britain, Ireland and the British Dominions beyond the Seas, King. Defender of the Hon. Mr. T. H. King (Inspector Faith, Emperor of India. May it. General of Police); please Your Majesty.

His Honour Mr. Justice R. E Your Majesty's subjects in the Lindsell; Colony of Hong Kong desire most Hon. Sir Henry Pollock, Kt., K.C., respectfully to tender their humble LLd.); duty to Your Majesty and to ex- Hon. Dr. R. H. Kotewall, C.M.G. press their loyalty and devotion to Hon. Mr. J. J."Paterson; 'Your Majesty's Throne and Person; Hon. Mr. T. N. Chau; on this auspicious occasion of Your Hon. Dr. Li Shu-fan; Majesties Coronation.

Hon Mr. M. T. Johnson: They desire to tender their heart- Mr. A. G. Clarke (Deputy, Clerk felt congratulations and good wishes of Councils).. to Your Majesty and Her Majesty

"MOTHERS' PRESENT Queen Elizabeth and pray that by Others present were Rear-Admir- the Grace of God Your Majesty' al C. G. Sedgwick (Retired) and

monarch,

Looked at in this light, the true meaning of this great cere- manlal reveals itself to our minds. so that with heart and voice we rise and say-

Long live the King and Queen! The service concluded with the National Anthem.

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scenes

Thousands swarmed the coun- ters at the General Post Office to purchase Coronation stamps yes- After the sermon a prayer for térday morning. Similar HM the King was said, followed, were witnessed at the Kowloon Blessed Sacrament..

solemn Benediction of the Post once.

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The service ended with the sing-sent in orders for large quantities

of stamps. These orders of "God Bave the King."

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Miss Aurea Baptista, the Cathe-met from an office on dral's organist, presided at the por organ. The band of the St. Louis Local stamp dealers report an demand for -special Industrial School was also present. enormous

Coronation Day covers. THOSE PRESENT

One Chinese speculator who Among those present were mem-had purchased several sheets of bers of the Consular Body. "Hon. stamps made a tidy pront by re- Mrs. Sedgwick, accompanied by Mr. Leo d'Almada e Castro, Jr., Hon. selling outside the post-office Paymr. Comdr. M. A. W. Bweny, Dr. Wellington and Mrs. Welling-door. R.N. Secretary) and Mrs. Bweby. ton, Captain G: P. Rickcord A. D. Squadron-Leader W. A. K. Dalzell, C... Rev. C. J. Winstanley, Military Mrs. N. Smith, Miss Judith Chaplain, Dr. Carlos, Bampato. Smith, Mrs. A. W. Bartholomew Colonial Secretary of Macao. Mrs. Lady MacGregor, Mrs. R. A. C. Carlos Sampaio, Commander Al- | North, Mrs. C. G. Alabaster, Mrs. R.bano de Oliveira, President of the A. D. Forrest, Mrs. R. M: Henderson, Senate, representing the Govern- Lady Pollock, the Misses, Kotewall, ment and the Colony of Macao Mra. R. E. Lindsell, Mrs. A. R. Mrs. Albano de Oliveira, Mr. Faust Wellington, Mrs. T. H. King, O.B.E., | Sampalo, Et. Comm. S. G. and Mrs. the Missen King, Mm J. B. Newill, F. X. D'Almada e Castro, Chev, and Mrs. J Shu-fan, Mr. and Mrs. E. Mrs. J. M. Alves, Major and Mrs, A I. Wynne-Jones, Mrs. Dalzell, Mr. A. G. W. Pollock, Mr. J. H. B. Lee, *Mr. H. J. Cruttwell, and Lt. P.

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