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THE SOCIETY OF ST. THE HUNGARIAN

VINCENT DE PAUL

PRIME MINISTER The Hong Kong branch of the One of the outstanding figures Society of St. Vincent de Paul is at the ceremonies of the Eucharis- celebrating tomorrow the 75th tic Congress in Budapest seems to anniversary of its foundation in have been the new Prime Minister, the Colony.. It was actually on M. Bela Imredy, who had formed July 12, 1863 that the Society was his Cabinet only a few weeks be- established here, but the occasion fore the Congress took place. ta being celebrated tomorrow as it is the nearest Sunday.

M. Imredy is well known as a man of exemplary Catholic Hie, It had been intended to hold ascetical in character and a model special celebrations, mainly in the correctness in all his public and rom of special assistance to the private actions. His Arst speech as poor beneficiaries of the Society. Prime Minister, in which he in- but owing to the fact that the voked the blessing of God on the special needs of the present time country and on his work, is typical demand all the time and the re-jot the man and no one questioned sources of those engaged in the his sincerity th making it. Society's work, the celebration will It was noted at the Congress be purely a religious one.

that there is a striking resemblance between M. Imiredy and Cardinal Pacelli, who was the Papal Legate, to the Congress.

As is well known. this oldest or Hong Kong's charitable organisa- tloris has as its principal work the assistance of the poor in their own

The Regent of Hungary, Admiral homes. The numbers are divided Horthy, who is a fervent Protes into certain groups, each looking

tant. took part in all the parts of after a special section of the city. the Congress which were not stric- and these make it their duty to tly religious and acquitted himself know the poor of their district and with a courtesy and dignity that to help, as far as their resources won univeral approval. Admiral allow, those who are most in need Horthy's wife, like his mother, is a and, most deserving of assistance. Catholic, and she took a leading Next Tuesday is the feast of St. part not merely in the functions. Vincent de Paul, the patron of the of the Congress but also in the Society.

preparations that preceded it. She has sirice been the recipient of a

A TYBURN MARTYR Papal decoration,

During the

summer months

ACTOR AND

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ST. JOHN'S

CATHEDRAL

NOTICES

July Trinity

ENGLISH METHODIST CHRISTIAN SCIENCE

CHURCH

WANEHAL HONG KONG 17-5th Sunday After

(ENGLISH CIRCUIT). Queen's Road East, Wanchal, (Com-Hong Kong (Opposite Royal Naval

| Hospital).

municants' Fellowship),

8 a.m. Hly Communion

10a.m. Kindergarten and Child- ren's Service.

11 a.m. Mattins,

Preacher: The Dean,

12.15 p.m. Holy Communion. 8.30 p.m. Evensong.

Preacher: The Bishop.

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Childrens' Services The Cathedral 10....m, Kinder- garten and Children's Service.

Stanley Sunday School. Room 10 am. Kindergarten and Sunday School.

WEEKDAYS

Holy Communion is celebrated

on:-

Tuesday, 7.30 a.m. in the Peak: Church.

Thursday, and Saturday at 7.30

Prayers for the sick, Thursday,

Dally a Special Service of Prayer 12-12.12 p.m. in English. 12.12-12.24 p.m. in Chinese.

OTHER NOTICES

LESSON SERMON

Subject: Life

The subject of the Lesson Ser- mon in all Christian Science chur- ches tomorrow, July 17 will be

"Life."

July 17-Sunday Services.

The Golden Text will be "As the Preachers Rev. James Webster. Father hath life in himself: so Rev. I Musgrave, B.A hath he given to the Son to have Morning Parade Service at 10.15 life himself." (John 5:26). at the" English Methodist Church Among others the following Hymn No. 1, Prayer, Lord's Pray-citations will be read from the er. Hymn No. 52, 1st Lesson, Hymn Bible The Lord is my light and No. 99, 2nd Lesson. Prayer, Notices, my salvation; whom shall I fear? 431, Benediction. "Hymn No. 475, Sermon, Hyma No. the Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? the English Methodist Church.

Evening Service at 7 o'clock at I had fainted, unless I had bellev- ed to see the goodness of the Lord In the land of the living. Walt on the Lord: be of good courage:: walt I say, on the Lord." (Ps.27; 13.14)..

Hymn No. 12, Prayer, Hymn No. 56, Lesson. Prayer. Notices, Hymn No. 108. Sermon. Hymn No. 942. Benediction.

NOTICES FOR THE WEEK

Among others the following cita- tions will be read from the Chris- Following the Evening Service, atian Science Textbook "Science Social Hour will be held at the and Health with Key to the Scrip

8. and 8. Home." Hennessy Road,ures "by Mary Baker Eddy. "The

Friday, 7.43 a.m. St. Mary Mag-at 8.15. All Servicemen and elvi-way is straight and narrow that dalen's Day in Cantonese).

Ilans are warmly welcomed.

The Quarterly Meeting will be God is the only Life. It is a war- leads to the understanding that 10.15 am.

held at the S. and S. Home" on fare with the fes... in which we Monday evening at 8 o'clock.

must conquer sin, sickness and There will be a meeting for death, either here or hereafter- Prayer and Fellowship in the As- certainly before we can reach the sembly Hall at the "8. and S goal of Spirit, or life in God. I Home at 8 c'clock on Tuesday. July 18-8.30 p.m. Badminton. The House Committee will meetly, he is striving to enter in. He the disciple is advancing spiritual- Cathedral Hall.

at the S, and S. Home" on Wed-constantly turns away from ma- July 21-10-12 p.m, and 3-6 p.m.nesday, July 20 at 5.30 p.m..

Women's Cathedral

Fellowshilp Working Party. Cathedral Hall.

3.30 p.m. Speaker: Miss M. Ward July 21-5.15 p.m. Cathedral Finance Committee Meeting: Cathedral Office.

During July and August the Ser-. vice of Holy Communion will be celebrated at 8 a.m. in the Peak Church on the 1st Sunday of the month only.

many English Catholles go to the

BIOGRAPHER site of the Tyburn place of execu- tion where many were put to death

There cannot be inany instances in the days of persecution in Eng-of actors writing books about the land. The actual spot is near Mar- characters whom they have por ble Arch in London, and there is a trayed on the stage, and of those convent nearby which is regarded who have done it few can have particularly as the Martyrs' shrine. done It better than Rober CATHOLIC CATHEDRAI

Among those who are remember-Speäight, whose "Thomas Becket"

His case

the forth

ST. ANDREW'S

CHURCH

terial sense and looks towards the imperishable things of Spirit. I honest he will be in earnest from the start, and gain a Httle each day in the right direction. till at last he finishes his course with

(Pages 324, 21).

ANNOUNCEMENT

The following are the forthcom-joy."

services etc. at St. Andrew's Church, Kowloon

Sunday, July 17-Fifth Sunday after Trinity.

Holy Communion 8 a.m. Choral Communion

First Church of Christ Scientist, Hong Kong. a Branch of The Mo- ther Church, The First Church of Christ Scientist in "Boston, Mass.. 11 a. MacDonnell Road close to Tram Preacher: The Bishop.

Station Sunday Service 11.15. Evensong 8.15 p.m. Preacher. Testimony Meeting, Wednesday @ Rev. H. D. Rosenthall,

p.m. A Reading Room is located at 3rd of the course of sermons on Bank of East Asia Building, Philippians.

10 Des Voeux Road Central and is Primary Sunday School in the open every Monday, Tuesday. Hall 10 am.

Thursday and Friday from 10.30 Young People's Service in the am to 1 p.m., 2 to 4 pm, and 5. to 7 p.m. Wednesdays: 10.30 a.m. to 1 Monday, July 18-Medical Re-p.m, and 2 to 4 pm. Saturdays: lef Working Party 10 am.

10,30 a.m. to 13.30 p.m.

All su- Bible Reading Fellowship and thorised Christian Science Litera- 3rd Mass at 10 with sermon in Fellowship of Youth 6 p.m. ture is available at English...

Teachers' Preparation Class 7 Room. The public is invited to the Reading

attend the services and to visit the Reading Room.

Morning Services:

The following are ed during July is Fr. John Hambly. has recently been published. To who was executed on July 20, 1587. thousands of people Robert coming services at the Catholle

is exceptional because Speaight is inseparably associated Cathedral. Caine Road: when he was arrested and brought with the part of St. Thomas a July 17-6th Sunday after Pen- to trial the fear of torture made Becket in T. 3. Eliot's "Murder intecost. him confess to the places where he the Cathedral." which he played sald Mass and reveal the names throughout the long run of the 1st Mass at 6 with sermon in Church 10 am. of those who were present. # play in London, in the provinces, Chinese. evidence was disbelieved and his and in the United States.

2nd Mass at 8" with sarmon in Faglish. release was delayed, and then he. managed to escape from prison. He was soon re-arrested and sent forward for trial again. His time in prison when he was awaiting

trial was the most miserable of

It was in America that he wrote the book. His study of the saint had been continuous ever since he was given the part, but he actual-

dictated the book to a secretary- while in his dressing-room, made his life, for, because of his up to represent the saint, while weakness, he was despised by

he was waiting for his call. Catholics and Protestants alike. When brought to trial he was naked to deny his Catholic

Evening Services!

At 3.30 Catechetical Instruction At 4 Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, recitation of the Holy Rosary and Benediction.

July 19-St. Vincent de Paul July 20St. Margaret Virgin

Mr. Speaight, who is an Oxford man and a convert to the Catholic Faith, has

written other books, and Martyr,

allegiance and he promised to do including two novels, and played On week days Mass at 6 and

other important parts, such as 7.30.

30.

His book on St. Thomas a Becket ST. TERESA'S CHURCH

(PRINCE EDWARD ROAD) TEL. 56217

July 16. at 3 p.m. Meeting of St. งา

P.10.

St. Andrew's Club Whist Drive p.m.

Tuesday, July 19-Brownie Pack 3.30 p.m.

Boy's Choir Practice 6.30 p.m. Wednesday, July 20-Medical Relief Working Party 10 a.m.

Wolf Cubs 5,30 p.m. Rover Scouts 8.45 p.m.

MR. LANSBURY AND HIS FIRST EMPLOYER

Mr. George Lansbury, MP, was

Thursday, July 21-Boy Scouts 8 among those who sent congratula-

tory

p.m.

M

Committee Meeting 8.30 p.m. Et. Andrew's Club Open Night 9 D.II.

Friday, July 22-Medical Relle? Working Party 10 a.m.

messages recently to Mr. George A. Warren, of Epsom, on his 95th birthday. He described Mr. Warren as "my old employer."

More than 60 years ago Mr. Lansbury, who ts

now 79, engaged #3 "pony boy" by Mr. Warren. and looked after the

wa

While awaiting his turn to do so bert in "Journey's End." He has ing.

Hamlet at the Old Vic, and Hib- Confessions Morning and Even- in public an unknown man went also produced plays for the Ca- to him and put some papers into tholle Stage Guild. his hands. On looking at, them he broke down and wept. The officials claims to be nothing more than a asked him what had happened but re-telling of the story for the ori he would not reply. His public diary reader, but it is more than testimony was deferred until the that, for it is a fine, study of the

Full Choir Practice 6.30 p.m. next day, and then when he was saint and of those with whom he Teresa's CYLA

Saturday, July 23-8t. Andrew's asked to make the declaration he was brought into contact. It is

Club Launch Bathing Picnic leaves chaise in which his master drove refused, and declared

July 17-8th Sunday after Pen- the Police Pier at 3.30 p.m. Allround Thames-side collecting coal Instead particularly valuable in the picture tecost: that he repented of his previous it gives of Henry II, based on the

members and friends

orders. of the weakness and that he would live most

6.30 a.m. Holy Mass with Ser- Church and Club are invited to and die in the Catholic Faith. He whose ungovernable. temper, robbed

modern research, a king mun in Chinese.

attend, Charge for was at once led to execution and many

7.30 am. Holy Mass, Sermon in tors $1... pages of their eyes aled very courageously.

and English and Benediction. made his whole 'realm unhappy.

ROSARY CHURCH

20. CHATHAM ROAD, KOWLOON'

The following are the forthcom ing Services, etc., at the Rosary

loon

Sunday, July 17-8th Banday after Pentecost.

CHRIST CHURCH.

KOWLOON TONG

(Waterloo Road)

Choral Eucharist

1.

"

9.30 a.m. Holy Mass with "Ser- mon in English."

On week-days, Holy Mass at 8.30 and 7.15 a.m.

EMMANUEL MISSION

CHURCHTM

non-guaran-

Mr. Warren afterwards became head of F. Warren and Co., which now has a chain of coal depots in England.

PONY BOY ST. JOSEPH'S CHURCH

Reviving a memory of his former pony boy, Mr. Warren said that July 17-6th Sunday after Pen- Mr. Lansbury's father was manager tecost.

of his firm's first coal depot at First Mass and General Com- Whitechapel munion at 8 am

George had been educated at an Becond Mass at 10 am.. follow-elementary day school, and his ed by Benediction of the Blessed father was anxious to And him a Sacrament

Job. Mr. Warren engaged him and

Church. 20 Chatham Road-Kow- and Notices for the forthcoming for the week at Emmanuel Mission a..

The following are the Services The following are the Services etc., On week days Holy Mass at 8 he wrote to his brother and part-

in ner week:-

Cambridge, who had Church, 218 Nathan Road, Kow- Confessions are heard every day warned him about the possible July 17--5th Sunday after loon;-

before and after Mass.

dangers of business in the East Trinity.

Saturday, 8.30 p.m. Fellowship "On Saturdays, the special time End, that he had found a safe Meeting followed by the Lord's for Confessions is from 4.30 p.m. te protector in his young escort. Supper.

8 p.m.

Low Mass at 6.30, 7.30 and 8.30. Choral Mass, followed by the Benediction of the Blessed Sacra- ment. at 9.30.

At 2 pm. Catechetical Instruc-3

tion in Chinese.

At 2.30 p.m. Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament.

Monday, July 18-Meeting of, the St. Vincent de Paul's Society at 8 D.Jn.

Wednesday," July 20-Meeting of the C.C.Y.WS. at 5.30 p.m.

On

1.15 am. Holy Communion.

9 a.m. Choral Eucharist.

9 p.m. Compline.

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Sunday, 11 a.m. Divine Service. Sunday, 3 p.m. Sunday School,

Duke 8t. at 9 am Junior at the Bible Classes Sunday School, Kindergarten at

Church at 10.15 am.

"

Sunday, 7 p.m. Service in Man- Thursday, July 21.-Holy Com-darin. munion at 7.15 a.m.

Sunday. 8.30. p.m. Gospel Ber- Saturday, July 23-Launch Pic-vice preceded by Song Service at nic leaving Police Pier. Kowloon at 8 p.in! 13.45 p.m. Adults, 80c. Children. 40c

week-days: Mass at 6.30 ST. PETER'S SEAMEN'S

and 7.30,

RUSSIAN ORTHODOX

CHURCH

18, JORDAN ROAD, KOWLOON

The following are the servicea far the forthcoming week:

Saturday, 6. p.m. ⠀ Bunday, 8.30 am. Monday, July 11-8 pm. Tuesday, July 12-8.30 am, St. Peter and Bt. Paul

CHURCH

The Sallors Home and Seamen's Institute, Hong-Kong CHURCH SERVICES Sunday next 5th Bunday After Trinity.

8 a.m. Holy Communion.

11 am. Sung Bermon.

Monday, 8 p.m. B.A.CA. Meet- ing..

Tuesday-All Day of Prayer. Wednesday, 8 p.m. Praise and Prayer Meeting.

Thursday, 10,80 2.m Ladies Bible Study Circle at No. 216 Nathan Road.

Thursday, 7.30 p.m. Service in Mandarin.

Friday, 8 pm. Bible Study Cir-

Eucharist and cle conducted by Mr. C. R. Jons

Preacher Rev. Cyril BrowIL

8 p.m. Short Evening Service.

N.B. The Church is open to the general public

UNION CHURCH

NOTICES

Morning Service 10.30

$1.00 Evening Service 6 p.m.

Mackenzie Dow Preacher at both services, Rev.

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The soloist at Morning Service is Mrs. M. Portallion. who will sing. "Morning Hymn."

Mr. Langbury and Mr., Warren have not met since those far-off days, and Mr. Warren was unable to explain 'how Mr. Lansbury "re- membered the 95th birthday of his first employer,

REFUGEES FOR SHENSI

Blan, July 15. Detailed measures for sending war and flood refugees to Sheral to do reclamation work have been thoroughly discussed and decided upon between. General Chlang Ting-wen, new Chairman of the Shenal Provincial Government, and Mr. Chu Yin-kuang, Vice-Chair- Mr. Phoebe Mears Durrschmidt man of the National Relief Com died early yesterday morning at mission.de

·DEATH OF MRS. DURRSCHMIDT

son. 31-3, Ho' Man Tin Street. Tap her residence, 513 The Peak. It is understood that a large Floor.

following a long illness, All are welcome.

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