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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11, 1929.

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BUILDING,

KOWLOON. PREMISES OFICIAL LY OPENED.

promises as early as possible. These schools were begun by the Help from abroad was again ask÷| Chinese Y.M.C.A. In 1921, but LV,773, ed for and granted. This timely when the movement became larger assistance, combined with local it was shared with Churches, offort, made it possible to be Christian schools and the Y.W.C.A. gin another building in 1016. This During the past summer 35 such. building was completed about two schools were held, with more than years later at a cost of approxi- 1,700 children in attendance, At mately $230,000, and was opened on least 230, people gave their services MAKING GOOD CITIZENS October 10th, 1918, just eleven voluntarily as organizers and

years ago to-day,

teachers,

new

The premises. of the Chinese Y.M.O.A. in Kowloon were decorated with fings yester, day on the occasion of the official opening by H. E. the Officer Administering the Government, the Hon. Mr. W. T. Southorn, C.M.G.

Kowloon Need,

These are only some of the few fields that the Chinese Y.M.G.A. has ploughed, so to speak. If time D permitted, I would mention also other ranges of beneficial activities for youth, of which the Y.M.C.A. has been the real gloneer.

The Future.

growing institution, the Chinese As should be the case with. ‘a Y.M.C.A. does not wish to think too much about the past. Its eye in set towards the future, where it

Not long after the opening of this second building in Bridges Street, the Directors of the Association be gan to receive requests from Kow toon residents to provide a similar building in Kowloon. For some There was a large crowd gather em glad to be able to say that means years no action was possible, but I ed round the building when His were at last found, so that to-day Excellency arrived by car, accom- your Excellency has opened our panied by Capt. ·P, C. 'Perfect, A.D.C. After Inspecting a guard value of which Including land is first Kowloon building, the of honour which was provided by about $90,000. This building, un- seas possibilities greater than any the Hongkong corps of the St. like those in Bridges Breet, is en- thing yet accomplished. It will be John Ambulance Brigade, under tirely the result of local efforts. the command of Officer T, K. Chak, Commensurate with the increage Y.M.C.A. to co-operate with the the aim of this new branch of the by permission of Mr. E. Ralphs, in material equipment there has various institutions in Kowloon that Assistant Commissioner, Hia Ex been a steady growth in member work for the good of the youth and cellency congratulated, the men on ship and Influence. The following the on-coming generation of citizens, their smart and orderly appearance. brief table will illustrate this state-inspiring in them the sense of duty

Mr. Southorn was received by ment:- Mr. J. D. Bush and Mr. K. L. Chau, and walked to the main door of the building, Mr. Chau produced a key which he asked His Excellency to accept as a souvenir of the occasion on behalf of the Kowloon Chinese Y.M.C.A. After accepting the key with thanks, His Excellency opened the door, and the hall rapidly filled up.

On the platform there were, in addition to His Excellency and A.D.C., the Hon. Sir Henry Follock, the Hon. Dr. S. W. Tso, Mr. D. W. Tratman, Mr. K. L. Chau, Pre- sident, Chinese J. D. Bush, Vice-President, Mr. Y.M.CA. Mr Chang Foo and the Rev. Wong O tong, who dedicated the building with a short prayer in Chinese.

Others present included the Hon.

and Mr, J. L. McPherson,

Year Members Staff Budget 19011 +37 2 Unknown

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$.7,000 1,000 7 15,000 1.900 11 35,000 2,400 11 70,000

1906

1911

1918 1928.

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awakening in them what it is to neglected those equally necessary make some contribution to the civic adjuncts of social and physical wel- strength of their community and ment of hygiene and education is fare. Its work for the improve- country. The way to make the deserving of the highest praise. whole social and civic atmosphere reflect the highest good is for parents, neighbours, teachers, social The purpose of the Y.M.C.A. I and political leaders to practice the believe is well known. Its object virtues they would inculcata in YM.C.A. on the breadth of its out- is the building up of character, youth. The whole social at look for the future. It is only by particularly in boys and young men. mosphere must indeed reflect and pursuing such aims as those which To that end it seeks to co-operate illustrate the doctrine professed in Mr. Bush has set before us that with all branches of the Christian books and sermons. Man is a we can hope to solve the difficult Church in trying to promote all social animal, and it is immensely problems that confront us

manhood. It recognises important that the good he does live in difficult times. A great and cannot reach his best self if good. that man is a many sided creature muat coincide with the common renascence is taking place la China

nt our very doors, and any side is neglected. It believes that the best man, the happiest and

renascence cannot take place with- out travail and upheaval. It is the most useful in his community,

of this Chinese YM.C.A., live in for those who, like the membera

round

True Christian Ideal.

It is indeed a true Christian ideal

is the physically fit, the mentally that the good of the individual

We

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the youthful Chinese, who come an orderly regime to inculcate in

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Dr. R. H. Kotewall, Mr. J. H. Hunt, alert, the Christian in character.eannot be sought apart from the the more peaceful atmosphere of Accordingly, it provides facilities good of the whole and that we are for physical, mental, moral, and members of one another not only in members to avail themselves of whole world. The Friendly Rela-discipline and self-control. If the spiritual culture. It encourages its a family, nor in a nation but in the under their influence, the know: THEATRE

ledge that progress comes by self- these facilities, but makes no at- tions Committee of the Young Men Chinese Y.M.C.A. can succeed in tempt to compel any one to take and Women's Christian Associa- its efforts to produce good citizens, part in any exercise physical, tion are doing a heroic thing in not only of Hongkong, but of the mental or moral, against his own levelling the barriers which obworld, it will be able to send into inclination..

struct fellowship and co-operation China pioneers of that new. order between the races. The immense which we are all so anxicus to see racial obstacle that divides the East established in that great country. from the West will ultimately be what we want is social reformers removed by the younger life of all and good citizene, men who will the countries of the world. The sweep away the ignorance which ocean liners carrying the young of vice versa will eventually help to abolish hatred and injustice and war. Their commerce of ideas and closer contact will be one of the helpful factors in making the League of the Nations an absolute ly realizable ideni.

in the comity of nations.

Heartfest Congratulations.

Mr. Bush's Speech. Mr. J. D. Bush said. Before giving a historical survey of the Hongkong Young Men's Christian Association, I wish to preface my remarks with the reminder that we are met in this new building to exchange congratulations on a day.

Objects of the Association." that is doubly a calendar day. The event therefore has interest per- In furthering the object for sonal and local, as well as national. which it exists, the Hongkong It is national, because to-day is the Chinese Y.M.C.A. has been a Double Tenth Anniversary: the pioneer in many forms of activity. Day on which modern China first A few of them may be noted: both sexes from East to West and keeps China from her proper place Baw, some 18 years ago, new light 1. The first regular bathing party breaking in all directions despite was formed under the auspices all criticisms, the Republic which of the Chinese YMCA. 2. It will slowly but surely bring to the organised the first company of the hard-telling and long suffering local St. John Ambulance Associa- masses of China new conditions tion. 3 More than 20 years ago really favourable to. progress. it conducted the first Health Week. The event is also of personal and local interest, because the opening duced Basket Ball, Volley Ball, and 4. The Chinese Y.M.C.A. intro- of this Kowloon branch means to other group games which are now us that we Christian workers find widely played here. One advantage new confidence for the future of these games is that they provide This beacon light is set up in this competition and exercise for a vast hinterland along side others large number on to help illumine the path of the youthful generation to knowledge, character, health and service for others.

Early History.

Now to proceed with the historical survey!

:

The Hongkong Chinese Y.M.C.A. was organized in 1901, with a mem- bership of thirty-seven. For some years it carried on in a small way in rented premises. first in Des Voeux Road Central, and later in Queen's Road. During the early years growth was necessarily slow the securing of adequate and financial support was a "constant struggle, but in 1909 there was a' change of fortune. The Associa tion rose on n' wave of prosperity, until its membership reached the neighbourhood of one thousand.

a small area of

ground. This is particularly use- ful where playing grounds are

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come the last,

The world belongs to those who

They shall find hope and strength, as we have done,

!

H.E.'s Address.

To such work I would dedicate this building in the firm conviction that the sims and aspirations of the Chinese Y.M.C.A., as set before, us by Mr. Bush, are directed to that end.

Ladies and Gentlemen, It has been a great pleasure to me to come here today and to declare this building open. I offer you my

success of your efforts to achieve heartiest congratulations on the a worthy home and my sincerest good wishes for the future pros perity of the Chinese Y.M.C.A.

MRS. SEKAI MASSAGE Wyndham Street, 1st floor,

Hongkong.

gentlemen, I have listened with His Excellency said.-Ladies' and great interest to the record of the restricted. 6. The Chinese growth and progress of the Chinese Y.M.C.A. in Hongkong took the YM.C.A., as given to us by the lead in Torming a team to parti- Vice-President in his speech to-

The ceremony WAS concluded cipate in the first Chinese National day. It is particularly interesting when Mr. Chay expressed thanks to Athletic games held in Nanking in to me to learn that this present Mr. Southorn for attending and 1910. The South China team went handsome building has been erect performing the opening ceremony to Nanking under the management ed by local effort alone and without and also thanked those who had of the general secretary of the As- the assistance of help from abroad, made donations, large or small. sociation. G. : It organized the It offers an example of that prin- Before leaving. His Excellency first team in Hongkong to take part ciple of self-help which is one was conducted over the building, in the Far Eastern Olympic Games. of the objects the Y.M.C.A. should These were first held in Manila in and, I am sure, does inculcate in 1913 and the Hongkong representa- the youth of the present generation. tives were sent there and their ex- penses secured by the Chinese able to present so fine a picture of I congratulate Mr. Bush on being Y.M.C.A.

the past and present activities of the Chinese Y.M.C.A. It is a re cord of which any institution might 7. After the Manila games, the well be proud. It illustrates the Chinese Y.M.C.A. organized the modern idea of Christianity as Hongkong Amateur Athletic something which has a share in all The rapid increase in member-Federation," Д Federation of healthy activities of Her its ship in 1909 made the need of a all schools, clubs and Institu- sports and lü its pleasures, as well suitable building apparent. With tions having athletics for Chinese, as in its sorrows and in its studies. the aid of friends In Great Britain, Out of this effort have grown | And particularly is this the case in the United States and New Zealand,

some of the - present ⠀⠀ athletic the days of our youth, when there free education in Hongkong," by activity and to the enjoyment of linking with the Daily Vacation manly exercises in the wide open Bible School Movement. This is spaces of the earth. The Chinese a plan to make use of school bulld- Y.M.C.A. has grasped the im ings during the holidays, for gly-portance of the mens suna in corpore ing poor children a beginning in sans and, while providing those education. The subjecta. taught necessary facilities for mental, are chiefly reading, hygiene, hand- moral and spiritual culture to which work and the Bible. The teachers Mr. Bush has referred it has not

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building for student purposes. It was erected in Bridges Street, at a cast of approximately 362,000, and was opened for work on March 1st, 1913.

It soon became obvious, however, that this building would not meet the needs of the growing Associa- tion for very long and steps were

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