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November 19, 1898.1
Dr. GOMES DA Silva asks :- "Who knows "if before the end of the century, especially "before the plague invades Europe, already in dread of the approach of this terrible visitant, we may not be able to say with "confidence that plague is as curable as the "greater part of the maladies that afflict humanity?" It is to be devoutly hoped that such may be the case. When the plague first made its reappearance the experience of all attempted methods of treatment proved disappointing, and it was assumed that it was only by preventive measures that the disease could be coped with. Experiments more recently conducted with the serum treatment have, however, yielded promising results; and Dr. GOMES DA SILVA's treat ment of patients under exposure to the air, either by itself or in conjunction with the serum treatment, has, according to the published data, been eminently satisfactory. The treatment certainly has the recom- mendation of simplicity.
PROSPECTS AT KIAOCHAU.
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(Daily Press, 15th November.) The results of the first, land sale at Kino- chau indicate that capitalists have con- fidence in the future of the new German possession. The prices realised were from fifteen to twenty cents a foot, which for an absolutely new settlement, where every thing has to be commenced ab initio, must Le considered a very fair rate. The intend- ed town has been carefully planned, particular districts being marked off for particular purposes, as, for instance, hotels, godowns, mercantile offices, stores, European residences, and the Chinese quarter. The designers have no doubt taken stock of the other European towns of the Far East and, profiting by their exper ience, aim at producing a model town. The initial mistake in Hongkong was in the irregularity and narrowness of our streets and laues; this we may take it for granted will be avoided in the new German town, and should it be deemed desirable hereafter to introduce tramways the promoters will not be confronted with the difficulty that has up to the present prevented the introduction of that form of locomotion in Hongkong, namely, the narrowness of Queen's Road. That a considerable trade will be developed at Kiaochau under the policy of the absolute freedom of the port that has been decided upon there can be little doubt. With the advantages of a cool climate and pleasant situation it is probable that the place may also become a favourite summer resort for residents in the South.
THE NEW BISHOP OF VICTORIA.
THE ENTHRONEMENT CEREMONY, The interest in the arrival of the English mail last week was enhanced by the fact that she carried among her passengers the Right Bev. Joseph Charles Hoare, M.A., who has been appointed to succeed the Rev. J.S. Burdon, D.D., as Bishop of the diocese of Victoria. Dr. Bur don took charge of the diocese in 1878, follow ing the Rev. C. B. Alford, D D., and resigned in 1895, so that a considerable interval has elap- sed before the filling up of the vacancy.
CHINA OVERLAND TRADE REPORT. Chancellor. The chaplain of the Cathedral, R. F. Cobbold, was installant, and the Rev. LL. Lloyd filled the post of Bishop's Chaplain. which time the sacred edifice was well filled. The The service commenced at three o'clock, by clergy robed in their vestry at 2.50 and then proceeded to that of the choir, with whom they passed on the north side of the church and awaited the Bishop in the West Porch, where the Church Body had already assembled. Im mediately on his lordship's arrival the proces sion moved up the nave-the choir singing lowing order: The Cathedral choir; the Church "The Church's one Foundation"-in the fol- Body (Mr. T. Jackson, Hon. R. D. Ormsby, and Mr. MacEwen), the missionary clergy (the Revs. M. Fong and A. G. Walker); the seamen's chaplains (Revs. A. Iliff and J. H. France); the Garrison chaplain (Rev. G. R. Vallings); the naval chaplains (Revs. G. M. Tichborne, T. Kane, CG. Gordan-Vaudin, E. G. Cull, F. Flynn, and lain of the Cathedral; the Lord Bishop; and the J. H. Moriarty); the Pro-Chancellor; the Chap. Bishop's Chaplain. The Bishop took his place at the fald-stool outside the choir, his Chaplain being on his left and the Cathedral Chaplain on his right.
The enthronement took place in the cathedral ohurch of S. John the Evangelist on Saturday afternoon in the presence of a large congrega tion. The form of service was, on the suggestion of the Bishop himself, similar to that used at the recent enthronement of the Bishop of New- castle, a form which his lordship considers has less "law" and more "worship" about it than any other he has seen. He also expressed strong desire that the laity should take a formal part in the welcome given to their Bishop. Accordingly the Church Body formed part of the procession and the Chief Justice (Sir J. W. Carrington, C.M.G.) acted as Pro-
Evensong was then sung, the Rev. G. R. Vallings intoning the prayers. The proper psalms were oxxii and cxlv. The first lesson (Zechariah iv.) was read by the Rev. J. H. Moriarty. The Bishop at the fald-stool then presented to the Chaplain of the Cathedral the Canterbury, and said:" Reverend Sir, I pre- Letter Commendatory of the Archbishop of
sent unto you this Letter Commendatory of His Grace the Archbishop of Canterbury, and beseech you that you will install and enthrone me Bishop of the Bishopric of Victoria." To this the Chaplain replied:"Let the Arch- bishop's letter be read." The Pro-Chancellor having read the letter and having handed it to Letter Commendatory, and with great readiness the Chaplain, the latter said:"I receive this will show regard to it." The letter reads as follows:--
"To all Christian People to whom these Presents shall come, and more particularly to the Clergy and Laity of the Communion of the Church of England resident within Her Majesty's Possession of Victoria and the Isle of Hong kong and to the Archdeacons and Canons of the Archdeaconries and Canonries founded in the Cathedral Church of St. John, Victoria, in the said Isle of Hongkong, and to the Officers of the said Cathedral and to the Clergy and Laity of the aforesaid Communion resident in the Empire of China to the south of the twenty-eighth degree of north latitude and in particular to the Naval and Military Cha- plains for the time being within the aforesaid limits: Greeting.
"Whereas by aMandate under the Sign Manu- al and Signet of Her Majesty the Queen bearing date the twentieth day of May in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and had humbly applied to Her Majesty for Her ninety eight. After therein reciting that We Majesty's Licence by Warrant under Her Sign Manual and Signet authorizing and empower ing Us to consecrate The Reverend Joseph Charles Hoare, M.A., to be a Bishop, to the intent that he should exercise his functions in one of Her Majesty's Possessions abroad. We are authorized and empowered to consecrate the said Joseph Charles Hoare to be a Bishop. And whereas in pursuance of the said Mandate and Anthority We, assisted by the Lord Bishop of London, the Lord Bishop of Winchester, the Lord Bishop of Peterborough, and other Bishops, did on Saturday, the eleventh day of June, one thousand eight hundred and ninety eight, being the Feast of Saint Barnabas, in the Cathedral the said Joseph Charles Hoare to be a Bishop. Church of Saint Paul in London, duly consecrate
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*"Given at Lambeth under our hand and Archiepiscopal Seal this tenth day of Septem- ber in the year of our Lord one thousand eight year of our Translation. hundred and ninety eight and in the second
"Now therefore We, the Right Honourable and Most Reverend Frederick, by Divine Pro- vidence Lord Archbishop of Canterbury, Pri- mate of all England and Metropolitan, do by these Presents pronounce, decree, and declare that the said Right Reverend Joseph Charles Hoare is invested with all authority Episcopal and Ordinary within the limits hereinbefore by Us specified to the end that he may exercise within the same limits all spiritual functions appertaining to his office under the style and designation of Bishop of Victoria in Hong- kong.
(Signed) F. Cantuar.” Episcopal Throne, and the Installant, causing The Bishop was then conducted to the him to sit therein, held him by the right hand and said: "I, Rowland Francis Cobbold, Chaplain of this Cathedral Church, acting according to the Letter Commendatory of His install and enthrone you, Right Reverend Grace the Lord Archbishop of Canterbury, do Father, into the Chair Episcopal of this Cathedral Church, and do place you in this Seat in the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. The Lord preserve thy going out and thy coming in, from this time forth for ever- more. Amen.
The service continued as below:-- Congregation, for which silence shall be kept for a space. "Then shall the Bishop request the prayers for the
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Then shall follow :—
Chaplain --O Lord, save Thy Servant our Bishop,
Choir.-Who putteth his trust in Thes Chaplain.Send him help from Thy holy place.
Choir -And evermore mightily defend him, haplain-Let the enemy have no advantage of him,
Choir.- Let not the wicked approach to hurt him. (haplain.-Be Thou to bim, O Lord, a strong tower,
hoir. From the face of his enemy, Chaplain -O Lord hear our prayer ;
Choir.-And let our cry come unto Thee. Chaplain. The Lord be with you;
Choir -And with thy spirit.
Let us pray. ̧
Grunt, we beseech Thes, O'Lord, unto Thy Servant, the Bishop of this Diocese, that he, by his preaching and
doing always those things that be rightful, may edify the souls of Thy people committed to his charge; and at
last may, with them, receive of Thee, the Good and Faith- ful Shepherd, the recompense of eternal glory, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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O Almighty God, the Disposer of all duties and the bountiful Bestower of all goodness, Who hast appointed divera orders in Thy Church; we humbly beseech Thes that Thou wilt vouchsafe to strengthen Thy Servant, Joseph barles, appointed to govern this Church and Diocese of Victoria, with the succour of Thy Grace, that he may both in word and deed; to the glory of Thy Name, and be faithful unto Thee in this his Pastoral Office, the edification and right ruling of Thy Church, through
Jesus Christ our Lord. Amon.” .
Evensong was then resumed. Bruce Steane's "Magnificat" was sung, The Rev. J. H.Moriarty read the second lesson (S. John xxi., 15-18). Bruce Steane's "Nunc Dimittis" followed, and then the anthem "I will lift up mine eyes" (Clarke Whitfield) was sung, Mrs. Osborne and Miss Bain singing the short duet for first and second sopranos and Mr. C. Crispin the bass solo. After the hymn "O Thou who makest souls to shine came the sermon by the Bishop.
His Lordship took as his text the words "Not by might nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the Lord of Hosts" (Zechariah iv., 6). He expressed the hope that the lesson taught by kong and in all that great diocese in the south of China. He wanted them to remember that their work must be done, if it was to be done suc- cessfully, not by might, nor by power, but by the spirit of God himself. They had here their
this text would be taken to heart here in Hong-
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golden candlestick." Some might say it was not so perfcet as it might be, and indeed few human institutions were perfect. Few in- stitutions on earth were without their short- comings and blemishes. Still they had their "candlestick" here with its various branches. They had the work in the colony; they had the work among the military; they had the men appointed to work among their sailors, both in the navy and in the mercantile marine; they had their schools; they had their Christian institutions, and last but not least they had their o anisation for carrying on mis. sionary work and spreading the gospel among the heathen, for let them remember that the one great object of a "candlestick " was to give light, and no church was doing its work if it was not shedding forth the light of the gospel amongst the mass of those who as yet k it not. If they wanted their work to go forwal let them remember it must be done notby rliance on human might, not by re- liance on human power, not by reliance on ha man ability, not by reliance upon organisation. What they wanted was not only the "candle- stick" but God's holy spirit, and he would leave
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