1930-10-18 — Page 17

UNION CHURCH

a

MINISTER.

GLOWING TRIBUTES TO THE REV. E. G. POWELL

WAR SERVICE RECORD.

SOUTH CHINA AIR MAIL.

LINKING UP CANTON AND WUCHOW.

PASSENGERS ALSO.

Canton, Oct. 17.

THE HONGKONG. TELEGRAPH. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18, 1930.

The Rev. E. G. Powell, the new Minister of Union Church, Hong-1 It is announced that the first re- kong, is at present on his way to gulur air mail and passenger service the Colony, with Mrs. Powell, to be put into operation in South aboard the Blue Funnel liner An China will be that between Canton chises, which left Home on Sep-and Wuchow, this linking wang- tember 27th. He comes to Hungtung and Kwangsi. It is expected- kong from the pastorate of Percy that this service will commence Congregational Church. Bath.operating within a few weeks, where he recently celebrated. tha

seventh anniversary of his minis- The planes used will carry mail, try. This is the only Church small parcels and four passengers which Mr. Powell has so far sery-cach. The fare from Canton to ed, and it is noteworthy that one Wuchow is to be $25. The dis- of its former pastors was the fance is about 150 miles and the father of Sir John Simon, the well-known politician.

According to Home newspapers, during their seven years in Bath, Afr. and Mrs. Powell have not only endgured themselves to the

+ members and congregation, but have also taken an active interest

journey will be covered in about two hours as compared with about thirty-six hours by river steamer or eighteen hours by rail and river stearme.

The fare, which is excessively cheap, compares the fire by river steamer and the favourably with

in all that concerned the welfaraline should prove a very great suc

of the eity and neighbourhood. cess, Mr. Wong Kwong-yu, Direc-

..

at

After the establishment of the

War Service.

tor of the Kwang-tung Provincial When the war commenced. Mr. Air Bureau, is responsible for the Powell was

the inauguration of the now service a graduate University of Wales, hut at oure and is doing his atmost to push joined up and passed through a civil aviation in this Province. series of thrilling experiences on the Western Front. Before leay-Canton-Wuchow air line. Mr Wange- ing the Army he had attained the rank of Major in the Air Force..

He then proceeded to Mansfield College, Oxford, and received his theological training under the Principal, the Rev. W. B. Selbiu. D.D., until he was unanimously called to his first charge at Percy Church.

Kwong-yu plans to put a service in- to operation linking Swatow and Canton. and then Inter on several other services linking Pakhoi, Hoj. bus. Kongmoon and Canton.

VETERAN SHIPOWNER HERE.

Captain Robert Dollar, the veteran shipowner, is seen above with his wife, the photograph being taken on the 56th anniversary of their wedding. They arrived in Hongkong to-day aboard the s.s. President Fillmore, on their 36th trip to China.

BEGGAR'S 3 IN ONE HOUR.

"FAR BETTER THAN WORK.“

How a professional beggar made

QUEEN'S THEATRE.

BUSTER KEATON PROVIDES THE FUN.

MOTOR SPIRIT LICENCES.

REGULATIONS AFFECTING BIG IMPORTERS.

RETURNS NEEDED.

The following regulations have been made under the Motor Spirit Ordinance:

1. It shall be lawful for the Su perintendent to issue a Special Im- porter's Licence to any holder of a Licensed Warehouse Licence if the Licensed Warehouse to which such licence relates has a storage capac- ity for light oils of not less than 100,000 gallons.

2. Every such licence shall be in the form in the First Schedule to these Regulations.

3. The fee for every such licence shall be $100,

1. The holder. of a Special Im- porter's Licence shall confine the storage and handling of light oils to such part or parts of the Licensed Warehouse as may from time to time be approved by the Superintendent.

6. No Special. Importer's Licence shall be issued until the licensee has entered into a bond.in the sum of twenty thousand dollars with a surety approved by the Superinten- dent, for the observance of all the requirements of the Motor Spirit Ordinance, 1930, and any Ordinance aneading the same and any regula"" tions made or to be made thereun- der. The said bond may be in the form in-the Second Schedule to these Regulations with such altera- tions, omissions and additions, if any, as may be necessary,

6-(1) The holder of a Special Importer's Licence shall furnish to thethe Superintendent on or before the which form to be approved by the Super-

Mr. Wong Kwong-yu is also res- ponsible for many new aerodromes | and for the improvement of the new

If you want a really good laugh. Canton aerodrome near Shek Pai.more than 3 in an hour is revealed We recommend a visit to A Bath journal says he will be In this aerodrome the Director of in a letter written to the Liverpool Queen's Theatre during the show-seventh day of each month in a greatly missed by the Wilts and Civil Aviation is actually establish coroner (Mr. G. Cecil Mort) by a ing of "Free and Easy," East Somerset- Congregational ing the necessary apparatus for man giving a South East London commenced a run yesterday and intendent a true, accurate and com Union, as he has taken an activo night flying in order that planes adress. part in establishing an unusual may take off and land after dark. conference for the ministers of Our Own Currespondent. the widely-scattered area, and had assisted the Rev. G. J. Frewing in the, formation of a Ministers' Book Fund, which, has proved of. Frent V value.

Ani annual conference for young people, which has been ré- markably successful, and is likely to be copied in other parts of the country, owed its origin almost entirely to his personal initiative and active support.

Rotary Speaker. He often addressed the Bath Rotary Club and Was 4 prime

THE NEW DECENCY.

The letter Mr. Mort has now re- pulved was written as a sequel to Another remarkable letter which he read when recently conducting an inquest on a beggar.

delighted all who saw it.

plete return in respect of the last The story is woven round Holly preceding month showing(a) wood and the attempts of a small- the balance of stock of light oils town girl (Anita Page) to get a from last return; (b). the quanity place amongst the stars. The of Hght oils imported; (e) the part of her manager is taken by quantity of light oils exported; (d) After stating that Mr. Mort's Buster Keaton, who makes his the quantity of light oils issued to comments then were "hot without first appearance here in the tal-Government order: (a) the total Continued from Page 8.)

'grounds," the writer continues!, kies, and, of course, she is Accom- of all quantities of light oils de- I am at the same game myself, Ipanied by her Ma, played by livered to local consumers or deal- has yet given us.

But it is still a left work ten years ago. It is far Trixie Friganza. Apart from the ers; (f) the quantity of light oils newcomer, and we may be sure that better than work. I have had just interesting sidelights on Holly-to be written off owing to loss due Mrs. Grundy will get rid of it if over 3 in one hour at night while wood film-making, there is endless to evaporation and

cannot standing with matches. Now I am fun in which Buster Keaton and (with explanations of such losses); smother it by reproach or dieule with a street band of carnet. and Trixje Friganza figure prominent (g) the balance of stock of light there is a danger that she will try: to wreck it by pretended approval. There are signs that the cunning

she can.

And

Nie as

drunis.

Bands the Worst.

other causes

ly. In fact, for sheer faree we oils at close of month; and shall have seen few pictures which are pay duty at the time of furnishing funnier. Buster Keaton gets into the said return, on the total of all Street bands are the worst of the the scenes between himself and All quantities of light oils included all manner of scrapes, and some of quantities shewn under (c). (2)

their own motor-cars.

mover in their scheme for inter-old lady is trying to force it upon schools sports competition.

For some time he served as a people, who are not ready for it and lot. They go all over the country"Ma" are intensely amusing. The in the total shewn under (e) in member of the Bath Education don't want it. Like the Noel Co-wearing uniforms, travelling in Committee. He helped the Bath Ministers Fraternal to live up to its name, and, the Buth Vigilance Association to go forward in its good work.

Mrs. Powell, the daughter of the late Rev. H. R. Cadwallader, has been a loyal fellow-worker.

Before leaving liome, Mr. and Mrs. Powell were the recipients of

Ward mother at the seaside, she is bustling up to quiet people who don't want to sun-bathe on the Lansbury Lido, crying, "This was put here for your enjoyment, and enjoy it you shall!"

Think how easy it would be to turn Hyde Park into a crowded beach, and every quiet village into a Bungalow Town in the name of

back we

I know some musicians who have never been at work since they left an industrial school where they learned to play the cornet.

I know some cornet players who play public-houses in London at night and grumble if they do not tale £1.

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"Not many working men can live

numerous presents from religious freedom and fresh air: Thinklike us." adils the writer, "getting bodies and Rotary circles in Bath, how Mrs, Grundy would enjoy it up when we like, always with money at which tributes were paid towe did! We have only to overdo in our pockets, some of these men their sterling worth. Representa- the New Decency and

with good pensions as well." tives. of various churches attended Should be in her clutches, these gatherings and at one of But we'll defy her. We have al- them The Archdeacon of Bath ways prided ourselves, as a m testified to

the fine work which tion and as individuals, on being 70 Mr. Powell had done in connexion common-sensible! And, after all. with the Vigilance and Rescue As- somebody says somewhere: sociation.

"Want of decenry is

"Comradeful Man.”

A former resident of Hungkong, who has come into contact withi Mr. Powell, says of him that he is

genuine, sound, emrateful

sense

want of

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whole film is bright and breezy, paragraph (1) of this regulation full of laughter-making situations. shall, so far as concerns all persons In addition, there is a news real other than such holder of a Special and a most attractive operatic Importer's Licence and his surety. be deemed duty paid light oil as from the respective dates on which the same are delivered to local con- sumers or dealers,

number.

CINEMA NOTES.

"A DANGEROUS WOMAN."

Lo-day.

7. Every holder of a Special 1m- porter's Licence is hereby exempted from the provisions of section 9 (1) (a) and (b) of the Motor Spirit Ordinance, 1930.

A man-hunting woman in the land of man-eating lions is the central-

8. When light oils, imported in figure in the plot of "A Dangerous any ship by the holder of a Special Woman," Paramount all-talking Importer's Licence or his employ- picture directed by Rowland V. Leeers, are discharged from any such "CURES" FOR THE which comes to the Central Theatre ship, such holder of a Special Im-

SEASICK.

porter's Licence shall, within twen-" Baclanova, the dynamie Russianty-four hours after the discharge actress, plays the title role in this of such light oils has been com- tale of three white ruen and one NO PANACEA YET FOUND.white woman in the jungle region of pleted, furnish to the Superinten-

Africa East of the Congo..

dent a true and accurate certi-

An elaborate study of

The story has a gripping plot indicate of the quantity in gallons of se which The winter programme of the sickness allied has

Baclanova tangles the romantic light oils so discharged, provided Cheero Club (Naval and Militaryentas and alius conduis yearnings of the men into twisted that before any light oils so import- man, greedy for hard work and Y.M.C.A.) has now been arranged medical men.

disappointments amidst the 'mystic ed are discharged from any such plenty of it. In the course of a particulars of the various

of the steaming, matted ship the holder of the Special Im- ar appreciation of Mr. and Mrs. activities can be obtained at the the Cunard Shipping Co.

The Medical Superintendent of jungle with its native tribesmen and porter's Licence shall inform the Powell, he writes:

club rooms in the City Hall. It A high officer of the Royal AirBrook, Neil Hamilton and Leslie intendent may, if he shall think fit,

weird, aboriginal dances.

Superintendent of the intended dis- 13 support Pastor of is announced that the Ladies Forex Medical Service, and

given by Clive The prospective

charge of such oils and the Super- Union Church and his wife hall Committee are arranging to hold biochemist at the London Hospital of the British government in

1 Fenton as the white

representatives from the Principality. Natives the first dance of the season in

this direct a Revenue Officer to examine of Anglesey, they retain

They have studied the various strange little out-post of civilization, all tanks, containers and pipe lines the the St. George's Hall. City Hall, bronzed sturdiness imparted by

kinds of nausea due to the move-A large personnel of negroes is cast under the control of such holder of an Monday, November 3rd. Atlantic breezes, together with

ments of a revolving chair, a ship, in the picture to furnish the tribal the Special Importer's Licence or the hwyl and idealism induced by

a train and an aeroplane, and atmosphere.

his employers and intended to be the noble, distant prospects of the tional College (Mansfield) at Ox-basis of further study, which may out the film sequences, the entire cast

their observations will form the continent, "Swahili," is used through or discharge.

The strange language of the dark used in connexion with the storage wild Carnarvon hills. They are ford for a Theological training. well prove fruitful. "Children of the Manse." The On its completion, in 1923, he

9. Every holder of a Special Im- having studied the language for father of Mrs. Powell, the Rev. H. settled as Pastor at Perey Con- been found, and they report to the and sound recordings of the produc- from the provisions of section 20

Apparently no panacea has yet several weeks previous to the camera

porter's Licence shall be exempted R. Cadwallader, passed to his rest gregational Church, Bath. Found- British Medical Association that tion. and reward only last year, after ed in 1853, with a seating capacity although over 70 proprietary re- has ever been

It is the first time "Swahil of the Motor Spirit Ordinance. an honoured Congregational of 950, this Church has an honour-

reproduced on the 1930, provded that if any dutiable light oils are removed for export boys, ten and twelve years of age, in that time-honoured city of itself a certain preventive or cure. Ministry. They have two benny able history of Christian Service, medies have been tested carefully audible screen.

en shipboard none has proved

from any general bonded or licensed warehouse in tins,, cases, drums or other similar receptacles, the Super. intendent may require any or all of the same to be marked in such man- ner as he shall think fit.

to part from whom is a tremend- many memories. Mr. and Mrs.

ous wrench of the heart-strings. Powell have distinctly enhanced

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THE STEEL COULSON LEAGUE.

DISTRIBUTION OF PRIZES FOR BILLIARDS.

In 1914, Mr. Powell felt the the Church's reputation. During:

Losing Its Terrors. urge to join up" he went the last seven years, the religious, They attribute optimistic reports through the War in the Air Force. atmosphere has been increasing on these remedies largely to the Growing in favour with all ranks, in warmth and brightness. In fact that storms seldom lust more

10. Every holder of a Special Im- he did brainy, strenuous intrepid numbers the congregations have than. two or three days, and sez-

porter's Licence is hereby exempted work and rose to the rank of been well maintained, the spiri-sickness usually diminishes in any

from Regulations numbers 6, 8, 9 Major.

tual tone and fervor have been case, with or without treatment and the invitation dance of the Steeling to Licensed Warehouses in the The annual distribution of prizes (a), (b) and (c), 11 and 16 relat- After the end of the War, he heightened amidst loyal and lov- though there are seasoned sailors Coulson Billard League was held last First Schedule to the Motor Spirit was specially commissioned with ing mutual appreciation and co- who never become immune. three Captains Ba Assistants to operation.

night at the R. E. Theatre, Wellington

Ordinance, 1930. Mice D. Dyer presented | Despite these regrettable facts, Barracks. Inspect all Air Force Stations in A "down-town" mission has however, it is clear that- modern the Cup and prizes to the winners. Britain, to put them on a perman- been fostered with outstanding, methods of prevention and treat- Quite a large gathering was pre- ent footing and to select the staffs, almost startling success. In the ment have deprived seasickness sent and a met pleasant evening was

When this difficult and technical surrounding Districts, as also in of many of its former terrors, and

We have received a copy of the spent. job was completed, he sent in his the City. Mr. Powell's reputation often prove highly effective.

The full prize list follows:

programme of the organ recitai resignation. His associates de-for brotherly, helpful willingness

Winning Team-St. Patrick's Club, which is to be given by Mr. F.

Frederick plored. this step. His superiors has grown with acquaintance. Re-

23 points. (Messrs. L. E. Remedios

Mason, A.R.C.O.. were at first astonished, almost quests for

(Capt), F. M. Cruz, T. File, ELT.GL., at St. John's Cathedral special services on

Mr. incredulous, and then did all pos- Sundaya and weekday have

Chinese national flags are much Remedio, A. E. Castry and M. Bap-on Tuesday afternoon next. sible to induce him to withdraw steadily increased. Though re-in evidence in the streets, of Hong-L/Cpl. Gottle, R.E., and Bandsman (Snowdon Jones, soprano,

Reserves, Mr. E. Nuttall, Mason will be assisted by Mrs. Among it. His reply was, in effect, that, garded as inevitable after such akong this morning, the occasion Bishop, S.L.L).

the principal items on the pro- in 1914, he felt the urge to join oven-years' first charge, Percy being the anniversary of the birth Runner Up-RE. W.D. and Sgt. gramme are Choral the forces; but that, now he felt Church, the City and the County

Prelude of Confucius.

Mess, 284 points. an even greater urge to enter the deeply regret the separation. But

(Brahms), Concerto "Grosso 3rd Team 1st Batt. SLL Sgt. (Archangelo Corelli) Christian Ministry and nothing they fervently and prayerfully

and the Mess, 20 points. would deter him,

Mr. Henry Fooley, of the Green expect a robust, all-round, thriy Island Cement Co., accompanied League.-S/Sgt, Pollard, RE

Most Consistent Player of the Largo from the New World" Thus, at a later age than is ing Ministry for their two friends by Mrs. Pooley returned by the Highest Break for the Season (69), will sing

Symphony (Dvorak), Mra, Jones solos from "The usual, he entered the Congrega- in the Far East.

Hector from Europe.

-S/Sgt. Pollard, R.E.

Messiah" and "Elijah.

POWELL'S

10. Ice House Street.

TAILORING

THAT IS DIFFERENT!

The superiority of Powell's tailoring is the result of con- contrated effort on the best methods of production. "Hand tailored, with a perfection of style and fit which appeals irresistibly to the man who appreciates good clothes.

We are now showing our NEW AUTUMN RANGES For Day and Evening Wear,

&

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