1938-04-04 — Page 7

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS

If Gossip We Must

(BY. PRUDENCE)

Ever since those delightful fort- nightly concerts at the Helena May were discontinued there has been a sort of blank in the musical fe of the Colony-so it was an unex- pected pleasure to have a musical afternoon of the good old style. last Friday.

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Mrs. Dunbar lent her charming house on May Road for the oc- casion and a number of music- lovers assembled to hear a short discourse on the music of Anton Dvorak given by that well-known Gerald teacher of music, Mr. "Bydney, with vocal Illustrations by

Mrs. Sanger and Mrs. Gambler.

Mr. Sydney is the ideal lecturer for such an occasion, since he ha an interesting way of giving al essential facts without wearying his listeners with dry details.

Miss Helen Yu and Mr. Briest

at the Valley Races.

given with much sympathy by

In his brief address he gave a very vivid picture of Dvorak, show Mrs. Sanger, who looked delightful ing how his talent sprang to life in a dress of palest gray georgette.

in his early days, when he was with a peay of mingled wine-red merely young music student at and yellow.

and

Very appealing, too, were three Prague with little money-and ro

Mrs. prospect of doing anything in lite "Biblical Songs" sung by except follow in his father's foot-Gambler. Her Clear bright voice delicate planissimo were steps, as an innkeeper in the little town of Kralup, in Bohemia.

heard to advantage in "By the Then Brahms heard some of his Waters of Babylon." compositions and gave him his big The guest of honour was Mrs. chance, and after many viclas-, Southard, wife of the Amerlan tudes his appointment to the Con- Consul-General, who looked charm- servatory of Music in New York seting in a dark dress and most be-

coming furs. the seal on a romantic career.

A resume of his life work was Our hostess herself wore a be- of black, quaintly pleasantly told by Mr. Gerald syd-guiling dress

white and worn ney, who played some excerpts patterned with from "the famous "New World with a frilly vest of white lace. Symphony""In brilliant style. He After the concert we adjourned also gave a brief explanation of to discuss matters musical their inner meaning.

and

Fotherwise, over dainty teacups: The soft green and pastel shades Mrs. Rocks was there, and Mrs. noticed of Mrs.

Dunbar's drawing-room Gerald Sydney. I also made an ideal setting for music Mrs. Walton, lost in a discussion of and proved to be exceptionally famous present-day musicians with good "accoustically, as it seemed to Mrs. Womack. Mrs. Walton knows of celebrities- add a velvety quality to the voices quite a number

Molsewitch. and of the singers (very different from Rudolf Friml.

was interested to the hard dry effect produced at others--and I The China Flect Club). This was hear from her that the popular particularly noticeable in that ex- violinist Daisy Kennedy is con- quisite little gem, "Songs My templating a tour of the Far East Mother Taught Me," which was soon.

REPORT ON BLACK-OUT

PUBLIC'S CO-OPERATION IS APPRECIATED

"The public are to be congratulated on the great effort they complete made and the Committee look forward to perfect and satisfaction in future practices," states a communique issued by the connection with the recent Colonial Secretariat on Saturday in

black out.

GENERAL

CATHEDRAL SERMON

REV. H, W. BAINES PREACHES

The sermon at St. John's Cathe- dral yesterday, Passion Sunday, was preached by the Rev. H. W.

Mrs. Robertson looked remark-Baincs who said: ably nice in dark blue, with a

and tartan touch;

Mrs: Fred Tracy wore a wide-brimmed hat with a very attractive dress of flowery persuasion.

Mrs. Church was another I noticed. Her most amusing res citations were a great feature of the concert at the WIC. the other night. Mrs. Tinson looked very sweet in navy blue. She, by the way, is "tops" among our amateur actresses, and has scored many successes with the Philharmonic and the A.D.C. I remember her Lady Bellaston" in "Tom Jones" as a big Philharmonie success few years ago.

Among others, I noticed Mrs. G. Duclos, in black with a flash of emerald green, Mrs. Beth in smartly tailored checks and Miss Koch in attractive light gray with accessories of black.

This musical, afternoon is the Arst of a series: the next will be on April 14 when the subject is to be the music of Beethoven and Mozart; then will come a third, on Schubert and Brahms.

It is notoriously difficult to des- cribe and, even more, to define hu- man relationships. Often by at- tempting a definition of friendship for an analysis of love you take the bloom from it.. But in the case of our relation to God through Christ it is necessary to take that risk because without it a whole wealth of wonder remains unex- plored and we do not stretch out our hand to take what He in His love offers.

It is reality that we are dis- cussing. Real religion claims us as! we enter this third fortnight of Lent where the conflict of Light with Darkness reaches its climax. We have seen how man for all his ne possibilities and glowing achievements is tainted by sinful- ness and marred by glas. Sick and sinful mankind, like contemporary Europe, has gone to one medicine after another in search of health, Education, mental-analysis, phyxl-| cal and social development have. all been tried, without final auc- cess. It is only when we acknow- ledge our need for forgiveness as the key to all other medicines that health has come in sight.

OF INTEREST TO PARENTS

50 GOUD, SO SIMPLE. I heard an item of news a few So far so good, and, it would ap- days ago which might interest pear, so simple. But the obstin- parents who have daughters state fact of man's maladies remains school in England and find holl- although we know where to go för days a problem!

medicine. Why is that? The an swer is that we have only got half- way to health when we know the the needed name of Jesus has given us a flawless ex-

medicine.

It is sometimes dificult to know what to do with girls aged around fifteen and sixteen. and "Mrs. Hampden Ross tells me she has ample of what a man may be and

perfectly delight-

has made His example come closer by the words of His teaching.

discovered ful holiday home, where they have wonderful surroundings, any amount of tennis, riding, etc, and are marvellously locked after by Miss V. M. Grubb, (who is known to many local people, as she was for many years in North China).

Run in connection with Weston- birt Bchool, she calls her holiday home the "Westonbirt House of Citizenship." and it is in one of the prettiest parts of Gloucester- shire, quite near Tetbury.

The communique goes on to state that it is felt that a report on the experiment would be of considerable interest to everyone and would act as an incentive to improve their efforts on future occas- ions. Col. Irwin, G.S.O.I.. has already broadcast b's impressions of *he black outfram observations from the air, whereas the following account is given by observers from points of vantage in the Colony.

Observations between 7 p.m. aud] can be achieved under most trying 8 p.m., the first hour of the prac-and difficult circumstances.

A vast improvement in regard to that many people tice, showed made a praiseworthy effort to traffic was noticed and car owners on the carry out the object of the black are to be congratulated out. Many lights were visible in screening of their headlights al the early stages but most of these though better results would have Brigade. Mr. Lau is also president had those using of the Hong Kong Anti-Heroin were extinguished before the hour been obtained

The above is a recent photograph of Mr. Lau King-tsing, patron of the Chinese Athletic Assocfailon St. Jobn Ambulance Division.

27 SMALL-POX CASES

8. It was interesting to note headlights followed the police in-Society. that one house on the Peak em-structions for the fitting of opaque ployed blue lights as their method discs. The Hong Kong Tramways against light visibility, but this in Co. and Bus Co. on previous occa- itself was not effectual and fur-sions were rather inclined to out- with a ther screening was found necessary line the main arteries before the commencement of the stream of light, but on this occa- sion their vehicles were hardly black out.

Twenty-seven mall-pox cases In much less noticeable. Experiments were made

There was a satisfactory im- were reported to the local health screening lights in buildings with black cotton cloth shades extend-provement in the Harbour. The fer- authorities during the 24 hours ing eighteen inches below the ries had emulated the Tramways ended midnight Friday. Thirteen lamp. They proved to be effective. and Bus Companies in screening cases came from Victoria, 11 from It was probably noticed that the their lights. Ferries could be trae- Kowloon, one from Shaukiwan and Naval Yard was clearly outlined by ed with difficulty by the navigation two from the harbour.

Other diseases reported were:- : effected light, but alterations "ights Instead of by a trail of white

cases: diphtheria, 2: were made later which effectually "ghts as on a previous occasion. measles, 9 killed the outline of the camber. Steamers in the harbour had co-scarlet fever, 1; enteric fever. 1; This was due to the fact that the operated but there was room left cerebrospinal meningitis, 7; dy-

sentery, 3. Naval Authorities were experi- for Improvement. menting.

A word of praise is due to the

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News Briefs

A visit to the town between 10 Docks and other industrial estab- and 1 pm. showed that the Chi- Ushments, which attracted Uttle nese shopkeepers were consdent-jnotics from the Peak.

As regards Kowloon, the black iously complying with the rules and carrying on their business be-out was effective but a considerable

Private J. H. Gelling of the Hong hind closed blinds or screened number of pure white lights were doors and windows.

visible, particularly along the wa- Kong Volunteer Defence Corps Several cases of individual lightsterfront and it is hoped that dur-has been awarded the Efficiency being shown has been recorded,ing the next practice this will be Médul, according to a notification

In concluding. there in the Government Gazette. but this in itself is no stigma, as remedied.

it shows that an effort has been remains the fact that certain lights made to carry on normal routine in the town and harbour, and even where last time the least line of sidelights on motor vehicles dia resistance was taken and people give a certain amount of assistance avalled themselves of the use of to identification points which must

be obliterated. » hotels, restaurants, etc.

Mr. Frederick Flippance has been appointed Captain (Reserve) in the Hong Kong Volunteer De-. Tence Corps.

Goverment Marine

If inhabitants carry on this The public are to be congratulat- same way, redoubling their presented on the great effort they made Mr. Thomas E Jackson has been efforts, their adherence to all rules and the Commitee look forward appointed and regulations cannot fall to pro-to perfection and complete satis-Surveyor during the absence on duce a perfect example of what faction in future practices.

leave of Mr. W. 0. Lambert. *.

There is another reason why the teaching and life of Jesus exem- plifying forgiveness as they do, are

not sufficient to bring us cure. It is this. Historically that example and teaching were not only un- successful but were defeated and ended in desertion and death.

ILLNESS EXPOSED

Jesus, the crucifled, makes possible our cure by exposing our llness, our sin. He goes a step further by getting us to take our medicine. forgiveness. I remem- ber during the epidemic of dysen- tery among children here in 1938 watching doctors, sisters and parents trying every means to get the sick children to drink the medicine on which life depended. It is the historical truth that we are brought to accept the healing nt forgiveness in penitence by the fact and spectacle of Jesus' suf- fering and victorious death in a sense that is not true of His teach ing and example.

There is one last meaning of

Jesus death. You will

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PASSENGERS DEPARTED

Express Of Japan

The R.MS. Empress of Japan sailed for Vancouver, via ports, on Friday, with the following passen

gers:-

Mr. and Mrs. L. A Allen, Miss

M. Alien, Mr. E. Armstrong, Mr. and Mrs. D. F. Barber, Mr. L. J.

Biron, Miss A. L. Boker, Comdr. B. Bostron. Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Brander, Miss A. Brown, Mr. H. G.

Brown:

simply stated in the hyman There is a green hill. There we sing

Mr. F. J. Campbell, Mr, and Mrs. There was no other good enough

We re-H. F. Chaney, Mrs. Seth Clark, Mr. to pay the price of sin."

H. Cortner, Mr. and Mrs. F. H. volt against any suggestion that God's Justice had to be bought of Crapnell, Miss Vera Crapnell. Miss L. J. Crawford. Rev. P. M. Craw-

Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Dalziel and

by Christ's suffering; an izn placable Father satisfied with the ley. Mr. W. H. Currie: torture of his beloved Son, Jesus was not offered on the altar of minor daughter, Mrs. Mary Erd- that man, Mr. J. J. Evans, Miss L M. God's wrath. Remember Jesus acted treely of his own B. Evans, Lt: Comdr. and Mrs. D. N. Gordon-Stoker, purpose. To Him It was clear as Fuller, Mr. J.

1 must be also to us that even Lt-Col. and Mrs. G. P. Grant:

Mis. C. M. Hall, Mr. and Mrs. when I have repented of my own

past sin and. have turned over a 8. O. Hill, Rev. and Mrs. J. R. new leaf, even then there is some- Higgs and infant. Mr. and Mrs. D. thing wrong not righted, a gap Kelvin-Stark, Miss J. Knox, Mits J. Knox. Miss R. Langston, Mr. not bridged, a need not met.

and Mrs. J. B. Lanyon, Mr. E. A. Leclair, Mr. A Leuenberger, Mrs. Limpenny, Mr. E. Link;

"THERE IS A SACRIFICE"

of things The natural Atnesa which is the same as the un- changing reality of God's holiness

Mr. and Mrs. A. J. H. M. Mac-

is most truly met when an appro-Donald. Mrs. A. G. Mackie, Major priate response of free love is T. A. Malone, Mr. and Mrs. E. made. Without Jesus, we might Martin, Mr. and Mrs., C. Miller, Mr. and Mri. F. W. Moffat. Mrs. never have thought of reckoning, but looking up at Jesus P. A. Netland and thfant. Mr. E or walking beside Him like Simon Newhard, Mr. and Mrs, V. J. Neyle; Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Peers. Mrs,. see One wholly akin to our-

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selves offering a flawless and sin-N."L, H. Railton: Miss F. G. Rat- less life in answer for the sins of cliffe, Mrs. D. R. Roach, Mr. R. M. us all. There is a sacrifice and a Rowley-Morris, Mr. and Mrs. A. response wholly appropriate and Stevenson;

"Mr. and Mrs. R/ Taylor and two adequate. With it you and I may associate ourselves so that in this children, Mr. and Mrs. W. Taylor wonderful way we are given salva-and daughter, Mr. J. P. Thornton, tlon and a way of care by Jesus: Mrs. J. A. Turner and son, Mrs. we are reconciled to reality, holy R H. Wild, Mr. and Mrs. G. van and righteous, by Him.

Wylick and daughter,

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GUARANTEE AGAINST EVIL

Jesus, son of the living God, sen

of man, is our healer by His teach-Easter. And it is the Resurrection to call ing und example, more deeply and which finally enables us lastingly so by Elis precious death: Jesus the cure.

There is our guarantee against but finally and triumphantly He cures and upsets all our evil and evil's ultimate victory; evil has not ill by His resurrection. For Simon the last fling; the guaranteed cure and we ourselves look in these of our weakened wills and corrupt closing days of the Passion not on affection and imagination; death but on death bursting into ante stronghold against thè mall- life. It would be premature to do ginity of circumstance. In the more than whisper the music. of world ye shall have tribulation, but Easter except that we must never be of good cheer, I, have overcome think of Good Friday without the world."

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