1916-12-20 — Page 5

CORRESPONDENCE.

[The opinions expressed by the sorrespondenta are not n1606«8» arily those of the "Hongkong Telegraph"]

OUR SUNDAYS.

To the Editor of the * Hongkong

Telegraph."

Sir.-May I have a word about your remarks on the report of my - sermon, which you are good on

ough to ray you have read with interest? I caznot hat think von rend it with preconceptions, and have therefore misinterpreted me rather badly.

THE “PALAVON” FIRE,

MARINE COURT JUDGMENT.

Actual Cause of Outbreak Undiscovered.

At the Marios Court this morn- [ing, judgment was delivered in the exqairy held into the sure of the fire which broke out aboard the s.z. Palevon in November 2, whilst undergoing reconstruction at Kowloon Docks.

The Court was composed of Commander Brokwith, R.N., Commander Gibson, R.N., and Captain Walker.

Mr. F. O. Jenkin was appear- ing in the interests of the Ásiatio Petroleum Company, and Mr. E. W. Locker for the Hongkong and Whampoa Dock Company, Ltd.

I am not a Presbyterian, as you presume, bat s Congre gationalist of the third genera- tion. Presbyterianiam is not responsible for my views, nor am I in any way bound by its standards. Union Church breathes a fice air; we never bear about denominations from one year's

Commander Blokwith read tha end to another, and I do not like your apparent assumption that judgment as follows :-"W. fnd the minister's utterances may be British ateamship Palaron, official ibat on November 2, 1916, the supposed to be tuned to pitch number 156,811, of London, was Some of my hearers may thinking alongside the wharf of the my views about Sanday is: Hongkong and Whampos Dock, others may think them too strict; Kowloon, for repairs. A fire bruke we “live and let live,"

You rebuke me for laying down out on board this ship at about 8 she law, although I expressly we are of the opinion that a.m. 00 November 2, 1916. disclaimed the intention, and slao the fire started in the engine-room mid that the question is one for st the fan casing, and ignited I protected against the habit of ga given off by kerosene from sriosturing the Puritan Sabbath,

mutual charity and toleration.

store-room. We find that, through

the tank at the fore-and of the

clusion as to the actual cause of the

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1916.

SAKURA BEER DAIRY FARM NEWS.

SOLE AGENTS : SUZUKI & Co.

TEL. 468 ALEXANDRA BUILDING.

TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS.

WANTED.

and seem to be supposed to the conflicting and unentialse ory approve of its former rigour to the point of making families palure of the evidence, it is im- miserable by banithing all possible to form any definite con- enjoyment 00 the first day of the week," although all I did was to say that I thought exciting and organised amuse- mente should be avoided.

"Thoughtless, thriftless, law- lear, Sabbath-breaking Ireland -the words have no connection стод via BETOSSI with any thoughts of mine. I never, for one thing, charged anybody with Sabbath-breaking, except myself from working, as I frequently do, zeven diyas week.

are. The Court, however, is astis WANTED. By married fied that the fire was not caused

couple from 1st February or THREE ROOMS

by either spontaneous combustion TWO

or az explosion mechanically FURNISHED, with bathroom produced. We also wish to add and kitchen. Apply Box 1250 that there was no evidence of clo" Hongkong Telegraph." incendiarism."

To Keep the Peace.

with

The three youths who were I am not at all sure that soy-charged before Mr. Wood some bedy but an orthodox Jew can time ago with robbery break the Sabbath; a Catholic violence, on a man near the Polo Irishman certainly cannot, as I Ground, were before him again view the matter. I know Oatho-to-day. They were bound over to lic Iceland better than most who keep the peace and were ordered. do not belong to it; I have to pay $25 compensation to great liking for it, sad much respect for its people, to whom, in the persons of many humble friends among the peasant folk,

I am indebted for numerous acts of kindness. As regards the

#eventh commandment, at any

rate, they are an example and a

complainant.

PASSENGERS DEPARTED.

reproof so Sootland, to Hongkong, Per aa, TENTO MARU, mailed from and to the whole Empire. They Hongkong, for Amerios atc, on Dec. 19. have their faults, but others may Arnott Mr & Mizu

СР

point them out. But the Irish Allen Miss & possint, fervently and unfailingly | Barlow Mir M participating "at morning Mass, Baltie Mire M ..

Francise P

Gould Mr & Mr J Hawkins B Johnson K R Kurtz Mr WE Liggett M

** | Baar Mion M and later meeting his friende Bast Mr & Mrs J W Land 6 K

football match, Barrolls W

#t

fair or

.

in a very different case from Compton

Clark Mr & Mr J nominal Protestants of the Cheng Mr & B comfortable classes in England Chun Krand Mrs who, with abondant Isiture during the week for recreation, encroach ever further upon the Sunday. It is not "Sabbath- breaking" against which I have anything to say, but the postpone meat of the Divine claim to our own indolencs or pleasures.

As to the 8.30 service, no sense which I possess is “outraged" by ite institution. I regard it is a well-meant mistake, and have sympathy with, those who have

made it.

Llorente R M

Kwik-En

Móng Mrahrten

Merrill Mr & Mrs J On Au-sin

Pringle Miss M Bay Major & Mra

BA

Chow Miss D Chaz Mr W S Colato P Chow Chan-tuow Taims Mr and Mrs Stearns Mias M

Stoutasburgh AS

Blater J A Show Mr. K Ungca J

GE Fabys Miss C

Tresman

Funk Mrs CA Falber Miss (

Webb Mrs CH Woodruff N J

ed good points from other creeds It is no business of mine to to my congregation. If again one criticine my neighbours, but this as something to depresste matter has become one of general, know no reason in charity why it

inforest. It was discussed by

Bishop Norris at a general meet- ing, for the wammoning of which

should not be done,

Yours faithfully,

Y. KIRK MACONACHIE.

I was considerably responsible, Hongkong, December 20, 1916.

Also members of my congregation

received "You

BIS

invited"

notices of the service along with their montbly golf bills. In these circumstances Iamentitled, indeed

VIOLENT METHODS

Are necessary to conquer that bitiør

WANTED.

-I

WANTED By old established British Firm on Shameen. thoroughly good. SUNDRIES EXPORT MAN'; only perienced man with impeachable references will be considered. Telegraph." Reply Box 1249, c/o "Hongkong.

LOST,

OST-A SILK HAT and a

L SILVER MOUNTED MA-

LACCA CANE were taken away in error from the University after the recent Congregation on December 14th, and if returned to the University will be restored to their owners-

THE ROYAL MAIL STEAM

PACKET COMPANY.

SHIRE" LINE OF

STEAMERS.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

UNITED

From

KINGDOM, GENOA, COLOMBO AND STRAITS,

"HE Steamship

THE

FOR THE FESTIVE SEASON;

TURKEYS, GEESE, CAPONS, CHICKENS,

AND

HAMS.

ORDER EARLY

TO

AVOID DISAPP. INTMENT.

THE CHRISTMAS GIFT

THAT WILL BE MOST APPRECIATED

IS A

COLUMBIA

GRAFONOLA.

THE ENJOYMENT OF EVERY MEMBER

OF THE FAMILY IS ASSURED When there is a "COLUMBIA "

in the Home.

SOLE DISTRIBUTORS:

THE ANDERSON MUSIC CO., LTD.

6, DES YŒUX ROAD.

TC-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENT.

TEL. 1322.

THE MACAO ELECTRIC LIGHTING CO., LTD.

RECE

EDEMPTION of the whole of the 195 Debentures being] the remaining part of an issue of Three hundred and ninety-(390) eight per cent. Secon! Mortgage Debentures of One hundred dollars ($100. 0) Hongkong Currency each issued by the

XMAS GIFTS FOR MEN

Attractively displayed in our shop are just the proper things to gratify your friends and reflect credit on your selections for them.

We have just received deliveries of New Goods specially suited for gift-giving, including

NEW NECKWEAR, SILK Cor LINEN HANDKER- CHIEFS, FANCY CLOTH and KNITTED WAIST- COATS, CLOVES, MUFFLERS, WALKING STICKS, UMBRELLAS, SOCKS SWEATERS, CUFF-LINKS, STUDS. Etc. You are Welcome to inspect without importunity to buy.

MACKINTOSH

Men's

2 00. LTD.

Wear Specialists,

16, DES YEUX ROAD.

Wm.

TELEPHORE NO. 29.

Powell

TELEPHONE 346

HAVE FOR GENTLEMEN A SMART RANGE OF

ACCEPTABLE XMAS

GIFTS.

INCLUDING NOVELTIES IN NECKWEAR, GLOVES, MUFFLERS WALKING

STICKS, UMBRELLAS,

KNITTED WAISTCOATS AND SWEATERS, SILK AND LINEN HANDKERCHIEFS,

HAND BAGS, SLIPPERS, etc, etc.

INSPECTION INVITED.

DON'T FORGET

TO BUY

THE SELECTION FROM

XMAS

KISMET.

NOW ON SALE AT:--- ROBINSON'S. MOUTRIE'S. ANDERSON'S.

HAMPERS.

abore named Company on the Fifteenth day of April One housand. We beg to notify our Customers that Assorted

nine hundred and twelve.

Hampers suitable for the Festive Season may be ob- AKE NOTICE that the above named Company will in pursuance, tained from us at the following reduced Prices : TA

of the power reserved to it by Clause 3 of the conditions endorsed on the Debentures of the above Saries redeem the whole!

"CARMARTHENSHIRE," of the One hundred and ninety-five (195) Debentures the numbers of having arrived from the above which are hereunder set forth being the remaining part of an issue, Ports, Consignees of cargo by her of Three hundred and ninety (39) eight per cent. Second Mortgage are hereby informed that all goods Debentures of One hundred dollars ($100.03) Hongkong Currency are being landed at their rink into sach held by you at the expiration of Six calendar months from the the bazardous hazardous Godowns of the Hong-date of this Notice, that is to say on THURSDAY the TWENTY kong and Kowloon Wharf and which date all principal and interest will be paid to you on the *IRST day of JUNË One thousand nine hundred and seventeen at Godown Company, Limited, whence, and/or from the wharves, presentation and surrender of the Debeatures at the Registered Office of the Company being the Offices of the undersigned situate. delivery may be obtained.

and/or

extra

No Fire Insurance will be at Prince's Buildings Victoris in the Colony of Hongkong. effected by us in any case what- ever.

Owing to an cutbreak of Fire ut Port on board this vessel Sweltenham a General. Average Contribution of 10 percent, wilf be collected,

The General Average Bond will require to be signed and deposits made before counter- signature of Bille of Lading can be given.

Goods not cleared by the 27th instant at 5 p.m. will be subject

constrained, to refer to the maiter. asumy of civilization Rheumatism. A! You ack what I would think if it forms, including Eheumatic Gout, can either of the bishops here should be cured permanently safely and inex to rent

passively by LITTLE'S ORIENTAL BALM.

pain

96

241

No. 1 Hamper

1

1 bottle Moet & Chandon Champagne Quart

D.O.M.

Pint

19

Blackberry Brandy

Quart

-$28.00

2

1

#

י,

Old Brown Sherry

Martell's XXX Brandy

King George IV Whis y

Super Tawny Port

St. Julien Claret

Old Tom Gin

1 phial Porreranzan Bitters

No. 2 Hamper

I bottle Victor Clioquot Champagne Quart

Martell's XXX Brandy

Perfection Whisky

Rich Old Port

12

作

H

$25,00

off

The numbers of the particular Debentures remaining to be paid. are as follows:-

2

3

6

a 89 88. 128 165 200 3 40 84 124 167 201 11 42 86 128 168 205

15

16

43 87 129 169 214 47 90 181 371 215 17 50 91 192 172 218

23 71

16% 110

193 236 282 826 92 72 112 155 195 238 284. 829 *8 75 113 156 197 251 286 383 85 76 114 157 192 240 201 954

866 82

162 116

199 248 292 485 $65 215. 208 896 371 247 298 $97 372 249 193 288 974 250 មាន 251 30% 942

382

·£64 845

Et. Julien Claret

*

Vino de Pasto Sherry

•

Peppermint G. F. small

D.O.M. smail

t

1

Old Tom Gin

•

ir

I phial Pomeranzan Bilters.

No. 3 Hamper

378 880 201 807 948 388

1. bottle Burgundy

Quart

#1

Peppermint small

18

All broken, chafed and dam.

19

23

****

28

53 49 54 20⚫ -57 9G 198 177 228 261 60 97 139 178 220 262 24 61 33 140 180 227. 286 B5 105 142 165 228 271 66. 103 145 18.1

272 229 68 108 147 141 232 277 R *** 70 300 152 192 299 *231

Dated this 19th day of December, 1916.

. 186 178 221 04 197 .176 222 · 250

250

800 344 888

D.O.M.

•

814 347 886

#

Rich Old Fort

816

948

$57

817

301

889

49

818 352

320 .363

J22 CLG

£59 SEL

JOHNSON STOKES & MASTER.

Secretaries,

TEL. NO. 135.

bold forth on the shortcomings of No mater how much Presbyterianiem. So far as I am Rheumatism is causing you. No matter aged packages are to be left in concerned they

are perfectly you have tried a draen ells, ointments the Godowns where they will be and embrocations without malaria)zaliai. | axamined by Messrs. Goddard & welcome, or on szy olber Here is a rezady that gets diwali Douglas on the 23rd instant at. iem should they think items at once, and knḥake out every 10 m.

Ülmizas against the slemmer for

right in the interests of trati, can derand upon its orizinly. It vastigs of pain. 16ip the only thing you

I am quite sure that if ever they never disappointe Halplom cripples { damage due to ordinary handling do, it will be done in the perfect-have inft the hospital with their last hops must be presented within 15 days ly friendly spirit in which I have ocally they tried all of arrival otherwise they will not

Beoptically LITTLE'S

·atany zato endos vonred to axpress cure. What the medicine did for them, { recognis; d.

ayself.

Your own columns bear witness that I have before now command-

| it will do for you.- Poa't les another day

| pas without it.

Sold at Rs. 1 par bolila.

Aguaia for Hongkung. Hosara, A. 3. WATSON & Gs, IDE

JARDINE, MATHESON

&CO., LTD.

Agenta... Hongkong, 17th December, 1916,

To Mesari, Francis Collins Barlow,

Charles Rioon and Arthur Cameron Millar,

"I

Amontillado Sherry'

$20.00

Perfection Whisky

20 years Old Brandy

Medoc Claret

Old Tom Gin

1 phíal Pomeranzen Bitters

Hampers of all descriptions made up to suit Customers' requirements.

:

CANDE, PRICE & CO., LTD.,

WINE MERCHANTS,

6, Queen's Road, Central,

Hongkong.

Page 5Page 6