1926-04-10 — Page 2

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,

SATURDAY, APRIL 10, 1926.

REINCARNATION.

THE LIGHT ON LIFE'S DIFFICULTIES.

Theosophical Society Lecture.

PROPERTY SALE.

EQUITY ON CENTRAL CITY

. LOT DISPOSED OF.

Hollywood Road Property

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NEW POLICE LAUNCH.

LAUNCHING AT MESSRS.

BAILEY'S YARD):

NEW BUS SERVICE.

FROM THE CITY HALL TO POKFULUM.

The Christening Ceremony. Hongkong Hotel's Enterprise.

On Thursday afternoon Messrs. The latest enterprise of the w. S. Balley & Co., launched from Hongkong Hotel Garage, and one upon which they are to be warmly Government vessel known as No. commended, is the Inauguration Police, intended for special patrol duty in the vicinity of the Colony, next week of a daily bus service The vessel was suitably decorat for the use of the public between cd, and the interesting ceremony the City Hall and Felix Villas, eerv- of christening was bravely pering Jubilee Road, Garden Road, formed by little Miss King, who Caine Road, Pokfulum Road and has not yet attained her fifth Mount Davis Reiði; :: year of age.

Since, the Hotel Company's busos On the given signal, the boat started down the ways and in a

ceased to run to Repulse Bay by few brief moments gracefully took the Caine Road route, residents in the water, amid a fusilade of the eighbourhood of Pokfulum and Mount Davis, have, owing to crackers and much cheering.

An interesting sale which at-1. At this week's public meeting of the Hongkong Lodge The Theo-tracted a large number of buyers sophical Society on Thursday, Mr.albeit there was only one prepared their shipbuilding yard a new H. E. Lanepart gave an address to go to the price, took place yes- on "Reincarnation, the light on terday afternoon at the Auction life's difficulties." He said in vering and Brokering salerooms, brief: Because of its inherent when 18 houses situated in Holly reasonableness, the doctrine of wood Road were put up, the buyer Reincarnation or Rebirth, which to carry the mortgage.

The lot consisted of the equity was always known in the East of redemption of and in the re- and is believed in by the majority maining portion of Inland Lot No. of the human race, is now rapidly 2 and the remaining portion of In- spreading all over the world, in-land Lot No. 130 together with the tuitionally presenting itself to the messuages known as Nos. 1, 3, 5, best thought of modern times. 7, 9, 11, 13, 16, 17, 19, 21, 23 and Philosophers, poets and scientists 25 Hollywood Road, held for the

Among those present were Mr. the lack of suitable transport, faci alike begin to consider it as the residue of 999 years by Crown E. D. C. Wolfe (Captain Superin- litios, been put to considerable in- only system that philosophy can Lease from March 1889 subject to Mr. and Mrs. T. H. King and Recognising the need of this grow-

tendent of Police), Mr. P. Taylor, convenience in getting to town hearken to (Hume), as worth

a mortgage dated the 24th day of daughter, Mr. D. Burlingham, Mring district, the Hongkong Hotel serious consideration. Reincar-

April 1925 to secure the payment C. G. Perdue, Mr. and Mrs. L. H. B.Garage have now decided to run nation must not, however, be con- fused with the mythical teaching of the principal sum of $170,000 Booth and Mr. J. Jack.

and interest.

After the ceremony, the party a daily bus service. They have of the transmigration of human The mortgage stands due for re-retired to the offices of the Com-secured the necessary permission souls into animal bodies or plants, as Reincarnation distinctly im-payment in April 1928 and there any, where light refreshments from the Government and the ser-

sions of good wishes and good day next, April 15th. plies that man is reborn only in is due to the first mortgagee in re were served, and many expres-vice will be inaugurated on Thurs- spect of interest. $2.266.66 for two feeling made for the general wel- Buses will run every half hour us. We months. The sale was carried out are of the boat and her con- from 7.30 a.m. to. 9.30 p.m., and: As we look around

during the rush hours additional the world full of apparent in us-, order of the second mortgagee.structors.

Mr. C. . Mendham the assis-buses will be put on in order to Opening Ast $50,000 with tice and needless suffering. Or- bids of $2,000 acceptable,tant managing director, address-,

fifteen minutes service, thodox religious teaching fails to

company, said: Ladies give a being the give man a rational explanation:

and gentlemen, on behalf of adequately catering for residents of the inequalities in life. On there any increase was registered, the firm of W. S. Bailey and Co., going to their offices in the morn one hand man is taught that God this being made by Mr. Wong it is my pleasant duty to thanking, to and fro at tiffin time and is a wise and loving Father, on Hang, who was not contended you all for coming here this after back again in the evening. Buses the other that He allows pain and gainst and became the new owner noon to help us out with the cero-will run with fifteen minutes in- mony of launching the first of a terval between 7.30 and 9 a.m., at $62,000. misery everywhere. Why is one

The lot consisting of Section 47 new class of vessel that is to be 12.30 p.m. and 2.30 p.m. and 5 p.m. child born with all naturn gifts

of Marine Lot No. 56, with 137 ceupled by our Government in and 6.30 p.m. Extra buses will in helpful surroundings, another

the interests of the Colony. "In Queen's Road thereon, was with- crippled or diseased, handicapped drawn from sale by arrangement thank the little lady here who has p.m. and 11.30 pm, for the accom particular we specially wish to leave the City Hall daily at 11.15 by evil influence and untoward surroundings? Is it a matter of and will be put up again on Friso bravely performed, perhaps the modation of residents who are at- luck what one obtains at birth, day next, April 16, at the same most important part of that cere-tending the cinema or other fune

time and place,

mony, hy christening the shiptions in town or is it not perfectly reasonable

with her own fair hands.

The fares are reasonable, 20 to bellove that only the body at

That the boat has been succes-cents being charged from either birth is new, that the indwelling

fully floated is a gratifying ac-terminus to the University and 30 complishment, because it soul is an old one bringing with it the character and capacities it!

presents the first step in her cents for through fares, whilst has built during few or many pre-

career, and as all first steps, as a children are carried at half price. The Hongkong Hotel Company well known French idiom tella, us vious lives in male and female bodies on earth, and that each soul is born into those surround-

human form.

has next to learn.

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COMPANY REPORTS.

CHINA SUGAR REFINING COMPANY LTD.

re-

are the hardest, we may take it, fare to be congratulated upon Alling That all those to follow, will be a real public need and we have no doubt that with their up-to-date caster overcome.

ings and conditions which are the shareholders at the forty- The report for presentation to

It is therefore only fitting that fleet of cars, which are both com- needed to teach it the lesson it eighth annual general meeting, or one mark of appreciation should fortable and commodious, the ser-

atcompany our thanks, and it la pany, Ltd., to be held at the cur little helper to accept a soken lar among the residents of the dis- the China Sugar Refining Com-with much pleasure that we ask vice will immediately become popu- offices of the General Agents at ar regard for her labours which tricts served. noon, on Thursday, April 22, will always remind her of the states:

pleasant crdeal, of thristening her first ship.

The divine command is to be come perfect as the Father in Heaven la perfect, and over when we are told that a further develop ment will take place in heaven after death, is it not more reason able to think that

all have not yet learnt

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The Profit and Loss Account for the year, 1925 shows a loss of Another pleasant duty the oc- $1,471.800.58. As there was a dasion acords is an opportunity debit of $32,155.28 brought for to thank the staff of W. S. Bailey ward from the previous account, and Co., who have been respon all the lessons which this

the debit balance to be carried sible for the design and 'con- earth

teach us, that we forward to the new can

account struction of the vessel and who should return to earth till we have $1,503.955.86.

without exception, have given. become perfect, a pillar in the

Consulting Committee.

heir best to make her a success, temple of God, to go out no more. The present Committee consists In addition the efforts of our It is the rediscovery of the truth of Hon. Sir Paul Chater, Kt, staff we have received consider- of Reincarnation which makes life C.M.G., Hon. Mr. A. 0. Lang and able assistance from the Govern- endurable, noble and rational, Mr. II. P. White, who offer them- restoring justice to God and selves for re-election. power to man, reproclaiming the

The accounts have been audited essential and eternal divinity of man, which is being unfolded and by Messrs. Lowe Bingham and

Matthews and, Messrs. Percy sence "ever more, manifested in every son mith, Seth and Fleming, Incorare aware, is much better occupied

of man. through repeated livesporated Accountants. of experience and probation on earth.

Memories of Past Lives.

Often people want to know why

it is that one, does not remember

Auditors.

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OIL TANKER EXPLOSION.

HEAVY CASUALTIES AT

4

NEW ORLEANS.

Socony Vessel.

New Orleans, April 9. An explosion occurred Ön A ment Marine Surveyors' Office in Standard Oil Company tanker the persons of Mr. Hall and Mr.while two hundred men were Taylor, both of whom have taken repairing the vessel in drydock. ja keen interest in all the details.

I make no apology for the ab- At least 5 were killed and 47 injured. Rentor's American Ser- of our chief, who, as you vice..

with the more interesting position of being homeward bound on E visit to the Old Country.

With those few words, ladies

Dutch Steamer Catches Fire And Sinks, New Orleans, April 9. The authorities are attempting

STATISTICAL DEPARTMENT. and gentlemen, I will now ask you to determine the casualties in a

his past life. There is an in- NOT FAVOURED BY CHINESE -creasing number of those who can

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MERCHANTS.

to drink to the success of the series of explosions yesterday

new vessel "No. 4 Police" and aboard three vessels in the Missis wish her a long life of hard work!

sippi,

beon

in the accomplishment of the pur. pose for which she has created. (Applause.)

The first reports indicated that remember, who have learnt to vibrate in direct harmony with the

there were over. twenty fatalities. Among various items of business

In addition to the explosion pa immortal self within, the reincar-discussed at the Chinese General

C. S. P.'s Reply.

an oil tanker, already mentioned, nating ego. In fact, we all re-Chamber of Commerce monthly Mr. E. D. C. Wolfe, replying on member, if not the details so the committee meeting yeterday, one behalf of the guests said: Ladies there was an explosion caused by collision between the Dutch results, and this sublimated concerned the advisability of the land gentlemen, Mr. Mendham and memory makes us what we are, re-establishment of the Statistical Mr. Goodwin, it is with much steamer Silvanus and the tanker our characters, aptitudes and ca-Department.

pleasure that I rise to respond to Thomas W. Wheeler. the welcome accorded to us by Thirty-five out of the Silvanye's pacities. It is because we have After a lengthy discussion, it in each life a new brain, and was decided that the Government W. 5. Bailey and Co., on the De-crew of Afty are reported to be

casion of the launching of our missing. physical memory is seated in the be requested not to re-establish new vessel No. 4 Police. physical brain, that we as a rule the department, as it caused a lot In watching the proceedings do not remember the details, yet of trouble to the Chinese to make this afternoon, with the experi our consciences, so widely differ-out the permit forms, especially inence of similar events, I was very Reuter's American Service. ent in different people, bear wit- the cuse of those who did not know much struck with the organisa- ness to our past experiences. An-how to write English. other question asked often is how

state.

After drifting on fire for eleven miles, 'the Silvanus sank.--

tion and smooth working of the rangement. The stately manner whole ceremony, the performance in which the new vessel left the is always a difficult and anxious only fill one with admiration and of which, as all of us are aware, ways and entered the water could

is it that the population on earth God of Love, and that the world daily increases. It does not. The and its inhabitants are undergoing task. I must say that I have never confidence in the good firm who total number of egos remain in a wisely-planned and wisely-dir-seen it done better, and I heartily were responsible for her making. our days the same, we need only dcted process of growth. The congratulate the builders on the (Applause.) realize that at any time the egos riddle of love and hate, the differ-success of the launch and on the In reply, Mr. Mendham said: in incarnation represent only ences ráce, creed, class, colour, excellent vessel they have pro- Ladies and gentlemen, Mr. Wolfe small fraction of all the egos, being classes in life's school,duced for the Police service of and Mr. King. I have to thank and a sudden increase of egos in through which in various incarnato believe that the larger type of have extended to my firm and its Hongkong. There is every reason you for all the kind remarks you the physical world is accompanied tione all have to pass sooner or boat we have now embarked on cfficers. While we appreciate that by a corresponding decrease of later, all find their explanation in will live up to our expectations, the proceedings you have witness- discarnated egos in the after death our previous lives on earth and and as time goes on others like ed this afternoon must necessari

the causes set going therein. The her will, we hope, follow later to ly appear to the lay mind easy Until one can definitely remem-problems of education, of social fill the gap in Messrs. W. S. Bai-and simple in their order, it would ber one's past lives, reincarnation and national life, of leadership, ley's Yard the No. 4 Police has only be fair to ourselves to say must be

just produced., (Applause.) less of attitude towards the young-

that behind the apparent case and Mr. King, who suitably respond-simplicity there are always, on theory, but it is that lings of humanity, and penal re-ed on behalf of his daughter, the part of those responsible on explains the facts of life, form, of right and wrong are sald-Messrs W. S. Bailey & Co., these, occasions, feelings of deep and makes of it a dignified and equally illuminated by the know- Mr. Mendham and. Mr. Goodwin, concern, rnd I am disclosing no orderly proccas. No other ledge of the Law of Rebirth, and I rise to thank you heartily for trade secret when I tell you that hypotheals gives such a satisfac- give us that larger understanding the kind thought and appropriate myself and my officers experienced tory answer to life's puzzles. The that greater patience and undying souvenir you have bestowed on a natural sense of deep relief alternative is to regard God hope which make us fit for the my little daughter, and also for the when the good ship was seen either as arbitrary or unjust, and new age of Universal Brother-generous welcome you accorded safely afloat and free from the man to be in the grip of a fate hood which will be ushered in by Wolfe Iso have been greatly behind a launching ceremony.

to us all. Like my friend Mr many chances of mishap that lurk over which he has no control the World Teacher Who shall impressed with the whole cere Reincarnation shows God to be a tread the earth ere long.

The proceedings, then terminat mony and the order of its ar- ed.

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