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UEEN'S THEATRE.

FURTHER TESTING OF

TO-DAY'S MISCELLANY.

THR. HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,

CHRISTIANITY & MARRIAGE.

Movement for Study of Modern Problems.

THE STRUCTURE.

In his new book about ships Theatre-goers who have ex-Jand men, Captain David Bone rienced the annoyance of dis-talls several good stories, and

A religious conference on en- overing, un settling into their one of them deals with the inti- seats, & substantial pillar effec-mate way in which sailors des tirely new lines to to be opened tively obstructing their view of cribe house flags among them at Birmingham in April, the Church co-operating the stage will. DO doubt selves. For instance, the gold Catholic appreciate the significance of lion with the orb that stands out with the Church of England and the photograph. reproduced in on the red background of the the frea Churches in an attempt- nur pictorial section, showing the Cunard house flag is known as ed solution of modern problems lower circle of the new Queen's "The monkey with th'aut." Al-from the widest Christian point Theatre in Hongkong filled though this is only a term of of view.

and pride, Captain to its utmost capacity with an affection

audience" composed mainly of Bone warns readers that if they 1,800 bags of sand.

have any regard for peace ther This part of the theatre is de- must not quote this on the Pier signed upon the cantilever princi-Head at Liverpool. ple with an overhang of some

Its short name is "Copec"-- the Conference on meaning Christian Politics. Economics.] and Citizenship; but it is a move- j mant rather than a society.

The Bishop of Manchester, Dr.

thirty feet and constructed of The advertisement aims gen-Tample, is to preside, and there! reinforced concrete which enables erally at simplicity so that it may will be about 1,500 delegates. the supporting columns usually be understood by the greatest Preparations have been going found in an ordinary theatre to number of people. But what forward quietly for more than a be entirely dispensed with. could be more subtle than an year, and 120,000 copies of “ques-

CASA

It naturally follows that advertisement addressed to wotionnaires" were issued to study with such a design, there men in a London daily paper groups to elicit points of view. must be a considerable mur-the other day? It opens with the Replies already received show gin of safety and in the words. Aristophanes describes that controversial questions re-

referred

to, this was some women as

and lating to the sexes will occupy amply demonstrated by a load then follows the quotation in the much attention. The interrogat- test to which the circle was sub- original Greek. In mercy forory includes such questions as:

Is relaxation or restraint in the jected sometime ago and of which those who do not read classical we published an illustration in Greek with facility there is added present social relations of the our issue of 22nd September. a hint, in Erglish, that hats and sexes desirable?

We understund, however, that frocks can be had at a certain there were still critics who did London address.

But note the not hesitate to express the opinion flattery of assuming that every that, not only the gallery in won:an reads Aristophanes in the question, but the whole building original. Very hard, surely, not was, by reason of its advanced to go and see the hats and frocks design, unsafe, for use as a place after that. of public entertainment.

What is the purpose of mar- riage.

When is the Christian minister

justified in saging. This will not be a true or Christian war- riage, and therefore I solemnise it?"

cannot

Is there any need or justifica- To Sir James Y. Simpson be-tion for the limitation of the longs the merit, of having ia- family? troduced the practice of using What are the pre-requisite con- chloroform as a surgical anaes-ditions of a true marriage?

To what extent is the Church thetic, and he was frequently 38- sailed for doing so. He replied bound to recognise a legal con- that he was quite justified, and tract of marriage?

The outcome of this was that! "the Building Authority, whilst being perfectly sati-fed with the design and calculations submitted for approval, deemed it advisable to call for a further practical test on a considerably larger scale."

The severe test now illustrated quoted the Bible as his authority What is the ideal of voluntary

therefore made on 20th

Gedesi Chapter II., Verse 23. celibacy, and what is its value? November under the super-"God caused a deep sleep to fall

What conditions, if any, justify vision of representatives of the upon Adam. He took one of his the recognition of the dissolution Works Department ribs and closed up the flesh of marriage fal by the State. (8) and in the presence of Mr. So thereof." The extensive and suc-by the Church

was

Public

}

Shek Chung on behalf of the cessful employment of chloro- Is a single standard of sexual owners and of representatives of form by Sir James Y. Simp-Purity attainable in society as a the Hongsong Engineering and son led to the popular belief whole? Construction Company Limited. that

the

anaos

he WAY the actuall which firm has carried out all the discoverez of reinforced concrete work of the thatir properties of this com- theatre, from designs prepared by pound. This belief, however, is its Manager. Mr. L. Gain.

erroneous. The original discovery

The idea of the conference is to aim at the adoption of a positive

attitude in many difficult matters.

OPIUM LICENSES REVOKED.

These tests have proved beyond was made by Dr. David Waldie, Licenses for the sale of raw all doubt that the structure is who brought the matter to Simp- opium have been withdrawn from capable of carrying a weight farson's notice. Dr. David Waldie Alfred John. trading as Rouse in excess of that of the maximum was a native of Linlithgow. Scotland Co.. of Wigmore street, number of people who could be land, having been born in that London W., and John James crowded into the available space. town on February 27, 1813. He Burnby. trading as Brookes and

The writing on the board in the studied medicine at Edinburgh. centre of the picture indicates that the normal accommodation of the lower circle is 240 people

whose combined weights would

be about 16 tons. whilst the test load amounted to no less than 80 tons, equivalent to

CHURCH NOITCES.

A Charge of one Dollar is made for Notices under this Heading.

about 1.200 people. The ultimate St John's Cathedral, Hongkong.-|

resistance of 320 tons gives al factor of safety of 20, which makes further comment 110- necessary.

It is gratifying to know shat] our public officials are fully alive to their responsibilities in this direction and that the stability of our new theatre has been so con- vincingly demonstrated..

A PUZZLE A DAY.

CAN A DARING CORPORAL ASK A GRAVE GENERAL FOR A CIGAR?

But

Unquestionably. he can. probably he won't get it: and what he is likely to cet is another story. The puzzle, however, is to find three names concealert in the sentence: the name of coun-) try; of a vast territory: and of a city in India. The names are "there. in plain view. The problem

is to find them.

Yesterday's answer:

By cutting off the bottom of the keystone (at the dotted line), and Betting it on top, the plain, four- sided stone was made into a regular keystone.

YES, WE HAVE EANANAS! In a garden at Falmouth there are growing in the open 30 banana trees in full frif. These bave been blossoming and yielding fruit for the past 20 years. Here also the citrom ripens to perfec- tion, and an orange tree bears small fruit, and it is hoped that in a year or two ripe oranges may be plucked.

9th December. 1923, 2nd Sunday in Advent. Hole Camunion (8) aum.) Matins (11 a.m.) Responses, Ferial: Venite, No. 11 Attwood; Psalms, 9, 11; Te Deum. Jones, Camidge. Camidge (12th Morn-. ing); Benedictus. Havergal (7th Evening. Hymns. 243. 46. Healing Service (12 noon).) Evensong (5 p.m.) Responses, Ferial: Palma, 50, 67; Magni-1 ficat, Turle (27th Evening); Nunc Dimittis. Kelway (17th Evening). Hymns, 50, 217, 223. Wesleyan Methodist Church, Queen's Road East, Wanchai opposite Royal Naval Hospital). --Sunday, 9th December, 1923. 10.15. a.m. Diving Service and Naval and Garrison Church Parade. Hymns and Chant. 4) Venite, 32, 119, 385. Subject:| "Readi ent of Friendships." 6 p.m.ne Services. Hymne, 161, 637, 43, 025 and Solo. Sub- ject: "The Test of Worldliness." Preacher: Rev. C. Clouston Porri. Hon. Chaplain to the Forces. 3 pa. Sunday School with Black-! board Adress. Friday, 5.45 p. Cho practice. Wesley Sailors and Soldiers Home, Arsenal Street Sunday, 8.15 p.m. Chaplaining and Social Hour. Address by Mr.! Foulds. Wednesday, 330 p.m. Wesley Guild. Devotional Meet-i ing. Subject: "The Calm of Jesus" introduced, by W. Dicken- 200, C.E.R.A., E.N. Union Church. Kennedy Road.

9th December, 1923. Morning| 11 o'clock, Hymns: 38, 766, 465. 463, Subject: "Save that will not let go." Preacher, Rev. J. Kirk Maconachie, afternoon 3.30 o'clock Men's Meeting. Speaker, Rev. Horace Johnston Soloist, Mr. D. Skinner. Even- ing 6 o'clock, Hymns: 35, 480,| 254, 572, 683. Subject: "Chris- tianity, a thing for everyday use Preacher, Rev. Horace Johnston.

First Church of Christ, Scientist,

McDonnell Road, below Bawen Road Tram Station.-Sunday. 11.15 am. Wednesday, 5.45 p.m. |

Burnby, of Lisson-grove, Maryle bone. W. The announcement

is made by the Home Office.

SATURDAÞA

DECEMBER 8, 1923.

DAIRY

FARM NEWS

:0:

Festive Fare-A Reminder

FARM FED- Turkeys.

Geese,

Capons,

Chickens,

Sucking Pigs.

OWN CURED-

Hams & Bacons

AUSTRALIAN-

TO ORDER

Game Pies, Meat Pies

ALSO

Cooked Ham.

Corned Beef.

Pineapple Hams. Farmers Hams

Corned Pork,

Sausage Meat (for Stuffing)

Sausages (in variety)

Pork Pies.

Orders now being booked.

The Dairy Farm Ice & Cold Storage Co., Ltd.

Cafe Wiseman's

Christmas Puddings

from $1.50 each.

Mince Pies $1.20 per doz.

Christmas Cakes

with Almond paste, iced and decorated. from $2.50 each.

All goods made at our Electric Machine Bakery

under European Supervison.

WHAT TO DO WHEN IN THE DUMPS.

the morning. To dispel the causes of low spirits such as constipation, liverishness, bilions attacks or sick beadaches Pin-

·Your perfection.

Are

Put on your best suit go for kettes a brisk walk-take two or three chemist sells them, or, post free Pinkettes when going to had

60 cents the vial, from Dr.

you'll surely feet 100 per cent. Williams Medicine Co.. 60 brighter, cheerier and better in Kiangse Road, Shanghai.

Listen to this

Christmas is at hand and Christmas Shopping is in its full swing! You will be PLEASED TO HEAR that

Yee Sang Fat Co.

are going to hold A MOST ROUSING

Christmas

Sale

Beginning from Monday, December 10th.

It will be a great saving to you in Money and

Time because they can supply anything and everything at

Prices you say are 0. K.

1

Powell

MADE BY

GLYN & Co.

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FELT

New Stock of

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and TWEED

HATS and

44, Old Bond St..

A Glyn Hat combines style with value. Stocked in

all colours

From $10.50

Wm. POWELL, LTD.

Sole Agents.

Hongkong Hotel Building.

J.

CAPS

just unpacked.

LONDON, W.

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Tel. Central 892.

Ladies' & Gent's Tailor

ANOTHER CONSIGNMENT OF

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&

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JUST ARRIVED, SUITABLE FOR

Autumn

& Winter

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BRANDIES, ́

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Courvoisier & Co.

Rouyer, Guillet & Co.

John Exshaw No. 1 & Very Fine Old Liqueur]

F. O. V. Liqueur.

B. B. Fale Old Liqueur.

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15, Queen's Road Central.

(Telephone Contrai. No. 75)

Now, is the winter of the Pipe Smoker's content. As the Government will not reduce the Duty on Tobacco, we have reduced our prices for the following Brands:

Skippers

Pinnace Navy Cut

"

$1,20

$1.20

B.D.V. Mixture

$1.30

Cordangan

$1.50

Boardmans, Chairman, Recorder,

John Cotton, Barneys, Parson's

Pleasure, Punch Bowl, Army Mix-

ture.all to

$1.50

Ardath

$1.40

Variadis Egyptian Cigarettes

reduced to non plus ultra

$1.60

La France

$1.49

Dames

$140

$1.39

Superfines

THE HONGKONG CIGAR STORE, LTD,

Alexandra Building.