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THE HONGKONG

UNION CHURCH KOWLOON.

TELEGRAPH. SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 1931.

HEARTY CONGRATULATIONS EXTENDED.

MINISTER PRAISED.

gratulations and wish you God- speed in all the work that shall be

done here.

b

in Kowloon, in the course of which] he said: When Mr. Johnston naked me to say a few words to-night,

Two years ago I was entrusted in this room with the delicate and surely unique toast of "The New Kowloon Church", and those of you who were present on that oc easion may perhaps remember that I opened the door of the past a few inches. To-night I propose to give another peep through that

door.

Very few people realize that although Mr. Johnston is the Arst Minister of this Church, he was not the Arst one to be chošum:

In

I cannot conclude without add- although I felt it was A compli ing personal word. Both as nment. my natural Inclination was fellow-minister and n brother to decline. But sentiment la mason have known Mr. Johnaton stronger than shyness, and there woll during the seven years he has is a considerable amount of senti- with been in Hongkong. I want to say ment for me in connexion to Mr. Johnston that I have been this Kowloon Church. grateful to him for his friendship and help during the time he has The official congratulations of been among us and I wish him and neighbouring Churches, thehia God's richest blessing for the Diocese of Victoria, and the Kow-days to come. Joo Resident Association were

The Sister Church. extended to the Kowloon Union Church on the completion and Pastor Cheang, of the Hop Yat opening of the new Church in Church gave his address in Chi- Jordan Road, when an "At Home" nese, a translation being read by was held last night.

the Rev. Frank Short, which th There was a large attendance,substanco was as follows: and a number of species de The Kowloon Union Church (the Tran- Hvered, these being interspersed Church of Comfort and with vent selections by the South quillity) was organised by membera Wales Borderers male valve choir of the Hongkong Union Church. Mr. D. F. Warren presided, and Recently expansions were planned, among those present were the and a new church built. The Min- Minister (Rev. J. Horace Johns-ister, the dex. Jll. Johnston (the ton), the Rt. Rev. the Lard Bishop "Helpful Minister"), ripe in ex- of Vieterin Rov. f. R. Duppy).

perience and rich in strength, Rev. W. Walton Boggers, itev, Ehelped forward the fulfilment of G. Powell, Rev. Frank Short, Mr. the scheme, and on April 10th, the

, C. Hickling. Rev. 1 Cless, Pastor Cheung and Mr. F. C. Mow new church was formally dedicated

to the the Service of God. Fung (President K.R.A.),

Church, The Hongkong Union The first part of the programine ; was conducted in the new Church, called the "Church of the Great And later refreshments were en Stone Pillars", is an organisation Joyed in the mid building, whereof the united efforts of Christians further congratulatory speeches of England to serve God in the Far East. She lays special emphasis on the demceracy of Christianity, She in selfgoverned and relies on the self-sacrifier of her members for the spread of the Gospel, Freedom is her mother.

were made.

The Bishop of Victoria, in being the first to offer congratulations

aald:

Mr. Johnston, ladies and gentle men-No-one can know Kowloon without being impressed with the great developments that are taking place.

was

1907, when my father was on fur- lough in England, he searched among the young men in the Min- Istry and finally selected one who he considered a suitable man, and who was willing. If invited, to come out on the great Kowloon

Unfortuuntely-na 1| Adventure,

f1ST bound to consider it-the Elders of the Church did not then care to face work on Kowloon,

for

with no prospect of funda buildings, nor did they take kindly to the suggested sacrifice on the part of their Minister to provide ways and means for the proposed new 202473. Perhaps they were mennt right, but their decision that the Union Church was destined to be the first in the field, a position that would have greatly strengthened their cause.

not

After referring to the early pro-

Then, during Mr. Macunachie's Hongkong, and no gress of the church, the address ministry in Stated that the "To Tsaf" church doubt in a large measure due to then also organised, and the deep respect Sir Paul Chater though they were then separated. hatt for him. Sir Paul made a gift were still united.of money suflicient to build a their spirits Later both churches co-operated to church and, later, doubled it to found an Evangelistic Society, and provide also a Manse, and thin work was started in the New Ter-fund with accrued interest has Union Church pro- now built bath Church and Manse, ritury. The be.gressed he leaps and bounds, ssd and left a substantial sum over for

now she had a sister church on the the basis of an Endowment Fund. Peninsula, adtuated in Jordan Rond, and surrounded by beautiful views, She was near the sea coast where many able men dwelt. The address

Looking back over ten Ns 14, Kowloon is, without question. very different place to what it was then. 1 used to regard) going out to the Victoria Home as a run into the country, and I remember, on more than one occasion, a little vernieular day school we had on the way there being robbed cause I was so isolatech.

We may not foretell the future, but if the present rate of develop ment is maintained, Kowloon will again be a very different place in ten years timo. "I believe in Hongkong" Sir Paul Chater more than once said to me. He meant, of course, the whole Colony he believed that the developments which are taking pince would be musintalnes.

A Splendid Faith.

1 have often thought of the aplendid faith of the early pioneers not here and as one living in what I suppose is probably the oldest house in the Colony, un constantly reminded more especial

y of the large vision and bold faith of Vincent Stanton, who was res posible bath for the building of the Cathedral and St. Paul's College. These pioneers planned largely and they planned well.

continued:

"Saver of Causes,"

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In the meantime, by successive stages so recent that they need no explanation, a Church has been The "To Teal Church has also formed; Mr. Johnston was invited; removed, and her name changed tons its first Pastor and has "Hop Yat" (United), so we both completed two terms of arduous comfort and work. This has not been accom- are united still in

arc plished without A tremendous tranquillity. Our buildings new rests, built by old swallows, amount of spade work, for the most The beauty and majesty of your part without any accompaniment new building can truly be comparar melight, and to all who have ed to the Palace of the Moon. I contributed to this I think you will is a place most fitting for reverent agree that our heartiest congra-! prayer and for spreading the tulations are due.

I wonder if I am telling you knowledge of God. We must keep in mind that the two companion something very stale or not, when boats still sall tempestuous seas.

I repeat the words used by his We must keep up the spirit of vast headquarters in London to describe years, and store up treasures in Mr. Johnston: at any rate I give heaven. We must not neglect our you the story as it was told to me. bounden duly. The harvest isThe needs of Kowloon had been rich, but diligent workers are few. put before the Moderator: he ran Firstly let us congratulate you over a limited number of names upon the successful dedieation of and then said "Of course, there's;

"And who is this beautiful House of God. May Horace Johnston". God give you able bodies and Horace Johnston?" "Oh, Don't you strong souls to achieve ret more know, we enll him our 'saver of for the glory of God.

lost causes and he's just as good Secondly, let as congratulate at bulding up new ones. Com-. you apar your speedy progress and ment is needless. Mr. Johnston I often wondered as I used to see plentiful harvest, and thirdly, we came out to Kowloon and now Sir Paul Chater in St. Andrew's pray the members of the Union after some eight years of labouri Church whether there did not come Churches and the Hop Yat Church he has the satisfaction of seeing to him at times a sense of great joy will continue to go hand to hand, a live church, and to-night we are at having given to the congreguassisting the pork in the New celebrating the opening of the com- tion their spiritual home. And Territory. We are united in pray-pleted full set of promises--Church, now, again, his munificence using that God may bestow His grace Manse and School Hall. made possible the building of the on this noble work for ever more. Union Church, Kowloon, to be for

Tirbute to Mr. Johnston. you spiritual home, a place around which will centre some of

C Hickling enlogis. the must sarred experiences of life, fed the labours of Rev. Mr. Johnston I after you, from my heart, con- during his seven years of Ministry

I am sure that so long as he lives is will bring joy to the heart of Mr. Johnston that during his ministry out here he has seen the creation of this Church, and that all you who have been his co-workers will share with him in that joy.

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