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HONGKONG'S GIRL GUIDES.

GOVERNMENT HOUSE

· FUNCTIONS.

MRS. REMINGTON INVESTED WITH MEDAL OF MERIT.

".

COLOURS PRESENTED.

There was an excellent muster of Girl Guides at Government House this morning, when Mrs. W. T. Southors' invested Mrs. H. H. Remington with the Medal of

Merit, an honour conferred on her

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Duty of Loyalty,

"·

THURSDAY, MAY 24, 1928.

The Address, Taking as his text "On these

CORINTH AFTER LO

THE QUAKE,

REBUILDING IS NOT PRACTICABLE.

REFUGEE STEAMERS.

EMPIRE DAY IN HONGKONG.

(Continued from Page 1.) Convent; French Convent; St. UNFAIR COMPETITION BY through the world would be travelle Francis School (Wanchal); St. ing the strains of the British Na-Mary's School (Kowloon); Holy Spirit School (Robinson Road): tional Anthem. "No wonder we Mr. Norman McKellen, the feel proud," he added, "and no Pui Tsin Chinese School (Italian Secretary of the National Associa-wonder we thank God for out free-Convent); St. Joseph's Terrace

Chinese School! tion of House Builders, at the Hotel dom, security and laws." Cecil painted out that under the Act. of "1924 320,000 houses had

Athens, Apr. 24, been built. On these houses the

They could think of the pioneers

The four Greek Ministers who subsidy was to be paid for forty of old, he continued, who by their tive Commandments defendeth the years. Thus the total cost to the work and lives helped to make what whole Law Matt. 22, 40., the Rev. made a special visit to Corinth and Exchequer would be £64,507,000.

they were enjoying to-day. They Fr. A. Parisotti, Chaplain to the returned this morning consider In addition a further 60 per cent. had a duty to be strong. loyal and Forces, said: "We are met toge that Corinth is irreparably ruined, subsidy would be paid by the muni- true, and the best way in which they ther, to-day to offer thanks to God and that reconstruction on the same palities. The whole country, there could fulfill that duty was to be for the existence of the Great site is impracticable, especially as ere, would be committed to an ex- true to God. The speaker express- British Empire. Almighty God this is the second time in the second penditure of roughly one hundreded the opinion that the reason for has bidden us pray for our tem-time in seventy years that Corinth million pounds.

the destruction of previous empires poral as well as spiritual welfare, was because the people had begun it is right therefore that we should to think only of themselves and had to give thanks for temporary begun to give up the practice of blessings received.". control and self-restraint,

The preacher then alluded to the in the old Cathedrals at Home composite nature of the British and also in St. John's Cathedral Empire where every one of the they would see hung up the colours of regiments. Some were very old, young nations which go to make up torn, stained, shot through and al this composite whole is permitted most falling to pieces. Their minds all liberty to develop on its own could think of the battles of those lines. He dwelt on the liberty colours and they would think of the enjoyed by all creeds within the bravery of the men who defended Empire, and in illustration, took his' congregation step by step over them.

each country which constitutes the Empire.

In the debate which followed com- plaints were made of the unfair by the Girl Guide Headquarters competition by municipalities in in London for her valuable ser-house-building. vices in cunnexion with the move- Mrs. Wilson, of Halifax, instanc- ment in Hongkong.

ed a case in her own district where The Guides presented a very one hundred houses built by the smart appearance on the lawn of municipality would pay only about Government House, being in £4 108. a year in rates the charge of Mrs. Remington, the amount of the municipal subsidy, Rev. G. T. Waldegrave, Commis- Thus the tenants were living rate sioner of the lacul Boy Scouts As-free, while a "similar number of sociation, also being present. other new houses built by private Photographa were taken on the enterprise were paying rates totall lawn after which the Guides wenting £1,000.

The Chairman, Mr. G. A. Peris, to the ballroom, where the investi- ture was held and where colours of Nottingham, suggested that the were presented to the 2nd (St. need was for the removal of unfair competition by the municipalities, Paul's) and 3rd (Belilios) Com-

who were subsidised in building to panies of 'Girl Guides. There such an extent that the legitimate were given by the founders of the builder was handicapperi. companies, Miss Trotter and, Mis. Wanklyn respectively.

The Investiture.

Addressing those prosent, Mrs.

The

"The flag of our nation of which we are so proud," he concluded,

Everywhere, continued the "teaches a lesson we must never forget because it bears on it no less speaker, the British Empire holds than three crosses and it is the the scales with justice. badge of the cross that speaks to Roman Catholle Church has the us of our duty to the. Empire and same liberty for expansion that what we must do to be worthy of other creeds live, and, coming to a nearer illustration, the speaker referred to the incident of H.M.S. Seraph last year, which was still alive in their memories here in Hongkong.

It was decked to refer the ques-our high position." tion to the General Committee of the Association:

BETWEEN BRITAIN AND

SPAIN.

Southern said:"Guides of long- NEW PHONE SERVICE, kong. It is with the greatest pleasure that I have invited you. here to-day to be present at the investiture of Mrs. Remington with the Medal of Merit awarded to her by Guide Hendquarters for her valuable services to the Guide moyement in Hongkong. It is not only length of service but also quality of service that has won for Mrs. Remington this award, A poet said:

We live in deeds, not 'years: 'in

thoughts, not breaths:

In feelings, not in figures on

dial;

The

THE CATHOLIC SERVICE, Religious Freedom In the Empire...

But while the Empire does, to the!

has been destroyed. mated at 600,000,000 drachm

The material damage. is csti-

(over £1,600,000), for latterly Corinth had become a considerable town.

Owing to the fact that the in- habitants evacuated their houses after the first shocks the casualties are comparatively small-thirteen dead. The first need is for food and tents, and the Government has sent two steamers as a temporary refuge for the inhabitants.

General Metaxas, the Minister of Communications, summed up the result of his visit thus: Nothing but a heap of ruins remains. No house can be repaired, and threaten- ed houses must be immediately pulled down.

A Relief Committe has been formed at Ur Metropolitan. Many of the inhabitants of Corinth desire to settle elsewhere, and the rail- ways will transport them free of churge. The American Red Cross has placed tents and medicamente at the disposal of the Government. The President of the Republic will

Corinth visit

to-morrow. The and the railway

The service at the Roman Catholic Cathedral was attended best of its ability, its whole duty canal is open, by students of all the Catholic to us, we must not forget that bridge over it has not been dam schools of the Colony, The RL. we owe a duty in return. The aged. It is estimated that fifteen Rev. Bishop Henry Valtorta, Vicar Empire expects us to be loyal to- thousand persons are homeless. Apostolie of Hongkong, officiated, wards our native land, and so it assisted by the Clergy of the is our duty as loyal citizens of Cathedral and the Students of the Hongkong, faithfully to keep Its Seminary.

lawn and dutifully to support au- thority. He reminded them that patriotism was as much a religious requirement as it was a civil duty,

London, May 21. Postmaster General an- nounces that a telephone service will be established between this The Band of the St. Lewis In country and Spain as from to-dustrial School opened the Ser vice by rendering the "Esultan" March. The pupils of the Italian Convent then sang "To Mary our Queen," after which the Choir of

morrow.

Communication will be available between all parts of Great Britain and all parts of Spain. The ser-

Hongkong's Position.

We should count time by heartvice will be effected by means of the Seminary took up the hymn.in being citizens of Hongkong part of the Glauke fountain and of

throbs; he most lives Who thinks most, feels the noblest,

acts the beat.

to

I learn from Mr. Meritt, Seceret. ary of the American Archaeological School, who has just returned from Old Corinth, that the American ex- envation house cracked and both chimney fell, and that the Ameri- can excavators passed the night in the open. The damage to anti- VALHOR have quities is slight.. No been broken, but two pieces of He thought they were fortunate seulpture have been injured and "through" circuit between Lon-Salve Regina Coelitum."

which was comparable to a small the Roman baths have collapsed. The Empire Day Address was State within the Empire, "On don and Madrid, passing through

Fifteen houses have been des- given by Fr. A. Parisotti, Chaplain France.-British Wireless.

the troyed in Old Corinth. Two more the Forces, The Cathedral one, occasion," continued If anyone has given unsparingly

Choir then sang the "O Salutaris speaker, in referring to a parallel shocks occurred in New Corinth of the true Guide spirit IC is Mra,

and "Tantum ergo." This was fol-passage from the Bible, certain this morning. Remington. She was away when

Describing the ceremony a one lowed by the Benediction, the ser- men came to try and ensnare Jesus

Alarm has been caused at Mis- I arrived in the Colony, but at of the. milestones on every meeting. the words would way to the realisation of India's "God Save the King."

the vice concluding with the singing of in his speech. They asked him if solonghi by the agitation of the it was lawful to give tribute to waters of the lagoon, which is sup- occur "Wait till Mra. Remington industrial Swaraj, Sir Bhupend comes back." And my high hopes | ranath

Following were the schools which Caesar? He told them to give posed to indicate a submarine Mitra, Acting Finance participated in the service: Garunto Caesar the things that are volcano like that of Santerin. were not disappointed. It has Minister opened at Nasik, in the rison School of Hongkong: 16th Caesar's and to God the been the greatest pleasure to work presence of a distinguished as H.. Troop Boy Scout; Students of that are God's. We are at least with her and I hope our associa- [semblage, the Currency Note the Cathedral Seminary: St. safe in following that advice." Lion in the movement, may be a Press, where Indian

SIR M. DAVIS'S DISPOSITION currency Joseph's English College; Wa Yan- Proceeding, the preacher said| long one. All of us realise her notes will henceforward be printed College (Robinson Road); Docksin that it really amounted to this, that

OF HIS FORTUNE. Influence, her uncensing work, her instead of in England as hitherto, English School (140, Caine Bond); they were to be good citizens- cheerfulness, her sympathy

Toronto, April 18. St. Louis Industrial School (West they had to serve God as well as

The widow and son of Sir Mor- her tact and I know she dwells

Point); Kai Lap Chinese School they were able. It meant also that timer Davis, President of the enshrined in the hearts of her

Shauriwan Chinese School; Ca- love of God. For love was: proved Bank of Canada, are to share it Wanchat); Tak Yin School (Wan they had to serve their neighbour Imperial Tobacco Co. of Canada, chai); Aberdeen Chinese School; not less well, as a proof of their Ltd., and Director of the Royal theiral Chinese School; Italian by service.

and

It is her ambition to spread the under the able guidance of Mer former Company-2nd Hongkong, month or twe Inter than St. Paul's joy of this international sisterhood Wanklyn, assisted by Miss Xavier throughout this Colony of Hong-and Mrs. Way. Thanks to the kong and to pass on to others the energy and inspiration of their happiness she derives from it.

War Service.

present Captain, Mrs. Cressy, they wan the Prince of Wales Banner this year, after only about 15 Reth training, a very creditable

performance.

it

The Donors.

We are very proud of Mrs. mington. We are proud of her as A home-worker--the great aim of every true Guide; we are proud

In both cases we are greatly in- of the ribbons she wears so

record of such debted to Miss Woo, M.B.E., who modestly-the never recounts, but of which many dirat Chinese company in proud to be the one to pin beside followed suit. The colours are

things

£10,000,000 ESTATE,

Arrangements are being made by the City of London Corporation for commemorating the centenary of the Guildhall Library which was each bowing five times in ench jewellery. Lady Davis, who was

net revenue from his estate, which is stated to be £10,000,000, and may be as much as £20,000,000. Ten new K.C.'s, appointed be

The Hon, Mr. Mortimer Davis, fore Easter, went in procession who married Miss Rose Dolly, one of round the Law Courts recently to the Dolly Sisters, receives take their seats within the Bar,

father's personal effects

established in 1828.

1

The Air Ministry alates that

Court.

C

Sir Laming, Worthington-Evans,

his

and

Sir Mortimer's second wife, re- ceives the houses in Canada and France. The racing stable will splendid war service-a story shenssisted us in the formation of the nearly one hundred officers are Secretary of State for War, has

form part of the principal of the catate. required immediately for flying appointed Lejutenant-Colonel A prises which were controlled by To prevent harm to the enter

the

of us have some idea--and I am Colony, and to Miss Skinner, whodutios. Half of them. will be Lambert Ward, M.P., to be his Sir Mortimer the estate is not to them the Medal of Merit, the presented by the founders of the trained at the new school at Gran-Parliamentary Private Secretary be disposed of for Alfty years. At Guide decoration she has so rich- Companies-Miss Trotter presentatham, and the remainder at in succession to Major L. Ropner, the expiry of that period if the

with them to St. Paul's, and Miss Wan-imilar school in Egut. ||

klyn to Belillos.

ly deserved. It comes special message of greeting to her and to all the Hongkong Guides from Lady Baden-Powell, who

■

In conclusion, I wish to welcome

all Guides this morning and to

heard from me with keen interest say how pleased 1 am La see so

of our humble Guide eldenvours

many new helpers. I am grateful,

in the far-off corner of the Em-tou, to the Local Association and pire.

to the Scout officials for their The following is the letter ad-support on this and other occa- dressed to Mrs. Remington from sions..

Headquarters—: ·

Remington, The Dear Mrs. Executive Committee of the Girl Guides Association has awarded

Lady Stuart's Taylor's Work,

There is only one cloud on this otherwise delightful gathering. I you the Medal of Merit as a token am sorry to say that we shall be of its appreciation of the long losing Lady. Stuart Taylor in years of excellent service you October. It seems early to make have given to the Guide movement. mention of this now but this is They realise how much time and probably the last bccasion before. thought you have devoted to the October on which we shall all be well-being of Gulding in long-assembled together. Lady Stuart kang, and how much self-sacrifice Taylor's work for the Guide move- this must have entailed. Your ment here is too well known to Muriel Montneed much comment, but I am sure sincerely, (Sd). gomery, General Secretary.

all present will wish to express to Mrs. Southern then invented her their sincere regret at her im Mrs. Remington with the medal. pending departure and their heart-

felt thanks for all she has done Presentation of Colours,

to help Guiding in Hongkong. In Following the investiture cere this I know Lady Clementi would mony, Mrs. Southern presented wish to be associated. We hope colours to the 2nd, and 3rd. Hong- that Lady Taylor will remember us and write' to us, and she may kong Companies of Girl Guides.

Addressing the Companies, she be sure that we shall always keep said: The 2nd. Hongkong (St.her in our hearts, Paul's), began training its patrol The Companies then advanced leaders in November, 1928, the and received the colours, Mrs. Company being formed soon after Southern saying: "Remember words. Miss Trotter was

res that this flag which I am committ- ponsible for the excellent ground-ing to your keeping is a sacred ing, whilet Miss Tyrwhitt and onsign; it is the emblem of duty, Miss Kotewall have carried on the the outward sign of your allegi- good work. This year they obance to your country and to the tained second place in the Prince Guide cause. It is to be venera- of Wales Banner competition. ted and treasured and to be pass. The 3rd, Hongkong (Belillosed down- untarnished to succeed- School) camo Into existence a ing generations of Guides."

M.P., resigned.

· It's a wonderful night, isn't it?"

Yes; let's go to a moyle.”

„JO1808, MY MEA MOVICE, INK

''

widow has no issue and Mr. Mor- timer Davis dies, three-quarters of the proceeds of the estate are to be devoted to the foundation of a hospital. Of the remaining quarter, half is to go to a Jewish philanthropic object and the other half to unsectarian institutions in Quebec-Central News.

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