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fine them when these guards, as well as the police, have been baffled, on the plea that it is the duty of the ship's ofloors to prevent it? Wo think we know what Baron Bramwell would answer, but we are asking the local authorities. In view of the fact that
IN THE S CIAL SWIM.
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[BY ONE WHOIS.]
KOWLOON WEDDING.
NICHOLAS O'CONNOR.
The heart of her many friends- Yesterday morning at Andrew's and their name is legion-will send Church, the marriage took place of
WEDNESD 4V, DECEMBER 14, 1931
PRINCE'S VISIT.
LOCAL ARRANGEMENTS APPROVED.
LOCAL FOOTBALL.
ASSOCIATION MEETING.
The Hongkong Football Associa- a meeting at Victoria
The Executive Committee appoint- tion bo'd
our shipping industry means so much tent empathy to Mrs. Jordan in her Miss May Nicholas, of California, auded to make arrangements in connec- Bartacks yesterday evening to discusa hour of sorrow. One of the kindest Mr. George M. O'Connor, of Messation with the forthcoming visit of
Ligget and Myora. The Vicar, the Rey, G. R. Lindsay, performed the ceremouy,
The bride, who arrived here by the
one of the big liners, who may thereby in the Peak Riad and afterwards ats. "Golden State" was married in :
to us, in view of the human im possibility of shipowners or officers prèvputing smuggling, and in view of the certainty that sooner or later you will be compelled to fine the owners of be tempted to give our port the go by, we put it to you the local authorities that it is high time you thought of malding our laws equase with com- monsense. Freights must go up if this burden is to rest on the owners, an so, as is nearly always the case,
and most generous of women, to know he was to love her. One has any recollections of many pleasant reunions both at her beautiful house the University, when she and h busband were such perfect hosts. I had head the previous day that Dr. Jordan was very seriously ill, and not expected to live, so it did not come so great a shock when I read of his death in Tuesday's evening paper.
Mr. R. J. Wilton presided over a H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, held is various items of interest. second meeting at the Supreme Court Chairmanship of the Chief Justice, sentatives of the following Clubs :----- yesterday evening under the large gathering which included » pre- His Honour Sir William Rees-Davies, Hongkong FC., Police, "Tamar,"
K.C.
travelling dress of dop blue carried a bouquet of chrysanthe- with hat to match. Sho The Chairman presented to the "Cairo," "Ambrose," R.G.A., Kow~ mums and roses. Miss Lillian Dickson, committee the proposed special vote loon; South China, United, St. Punjabis. Others who accompanied her from the States, that will be brought before the Joseph'e and acted as
Finance Committee of the Legislative present were bridesmaid and word a becoming gown of blue.
Mir.-Gor. May. Council at its mesting to-morrow.. S. M. Williams an Messra Moure, Mr. J. P. Allen, of the China Special The vote in to include all expenses Jones; Jones, Robertson, Hollandis, innocent parties are hit. It seems to He will, indeed, be missed by many Bank, gave the bride away and Mr. in conncation with the celebration of Blake, and M. L. Railton, ou.
the Prince's visit, to pay for the to fiue the railway company for every People of all classes in Hongkong G. R. Stevenson filled the post of
erection of the special pavilion that Following the ceremony the wedding will be built on the site of the pro-Singapore Football Association reply- party was entertained at an informal po ed Cenotaph in Queen's Square ing to the local association's invitation tiffin at the home of Mr. and Mrs. and in which the presentation of ad- to send up a team this season to H. E. Theyken, Humphreys Buildings, dresses, sundry receptions and the big compete for interport honours, sta ing Kowloon. The honeymoon is to be dance on the second evening will be that their football season was now spent at Canton.
us that it would be just as reasonable
and, devoted as she was to him, one
passenger caught carrying opium, as to fine shipowners, We are not afrain realize how difficult it will be for hor to take up the thread of life to offer you this tip because the rail-
again. One can only pray that way happens to be your own. Think "Time, the great Consoler will bring it over.
LOCAL AND GENERAL.
Lieut.-Cul. E. Clementi-Smith, 2 22nd Punjabis, has returned to Hongkong on completion of duty in N. China.
To-morrow morning Mers. Hughes and Hough sell a quantity of woollen suit lengths, tweeds, Satow drawn. work, am sundries.
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Lady Addis and Miss Betty are accompanying Sir Charles on his visit to the Far East. They were to leave London by the P. & O. steamship "Kashmir ou November 11,
to her also comfort.
I had to break off my last letter on Sunday in order to go to the Ai Frasco Fote of St. Vincent de Paul After a wez night on Saturday, which must have caused the Committee
best inan.
SUTHERLAND-DOTTRIDGE,
At St. Andrew's Church, Kowloon, this afternoon, Mr. A. R. Sutherland tridge.
a
The bride looked charming in white charmeuse and the bridesmaids pretty in pale blue crepe de Chine.
Mr. J. Ralston performed the duties of grooms man..
After the ceremony at the church, reception was held at No. 2 Chatham Road at which the happy couple re- ceived the congratulations of their many friends.
The honeymoon will be spent at
Macao.
held.
The decoration sub-Committee has proposed that the sum of $100,000 be asked for. This was agreed to unanimously by the Executive Com- mittee and will be placed before the Finance Committee on Thursday.
The Chairman then proposed that the address representing the whole community, that is to be presented to the Prince, be presonted by Sir Paul Chater, the Chairman of the General, Committee. This was unanimou ly
carried.
A small sub-Committes was then
nominated to prepare the address. Mr. Montagno Ede proposed Mr. Justion Gompertz and Mr. S. B. C. Ross and these names were approved. It was pro osed that the work of embroidery and decoration of the address should be carried out by Messrs. Kelly and Walsh with the advice of Lieut. Col. L. G. Bird.
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The question of representatives at the celebrations from Shanghai was aised. The Chairman proposed that
secretary.
The secretary read a latter from the
closed and the matter would be dealt with next seasoli,
Hofday matches in aid of charity were arranged for the Club ground as follows
Monday, December 26 at 4 p.m. International Match, Club ground, England v. Scotland. Messrs. J. Rodger and M. L. Railtou were elected explains of the Scotland and England teams respectively. Tuesday, December 27, at 4 p.m. Charity Match, Chub grond, S.C.A.
v. United Services. .
The Army were granted permission to play a match on the Garrison ground at Sookumpoo between teams. repressing Navy and Army on Monday, January 2, at 4 p.m.
A matter of great interest before: the meeting was the report of the League Management which stated that Kowle n F. C. had defied the management by playing Eve in the mutch Club v. Kowloon on October 29, the League Secretary not having granted the necessary permission.
All firms, clubs, etc., who have many qualins, it turned out a very not yet returned particulars for inerr-fine evening. Thigie was a tremend tion in the Dollar Directory are reous attendance, and as, owing to the was married to Miss Dorothy Dot- quested to do so immediately to No. repairs going on, the upper compound
The Rev. G. R. Lindsay performed 6. Wyndham Strect.. Particulars of was not available, the grounds were new firms etc., will be gladly received at times a bit congested. The decor- the ceremony. for inclusion in the Directory.
The bride, who was given away by ations of fairy lamps and Chinese lanterns were, most effective, the Dr. Smalley, was attended by the work, I understand, of II.M.'s Navy. Misses Mary and Rachel Smalley as The Band of the Wiltshires was in at- bridesmaids and Master John Smalley tendance both during the afternoon as page. and evening. FL.E.. accompanied by his private secretary, Mr. Eric Rice, arrived at 9.30 p.m., and was received by. His Lordship, The Bishop, Mr. Barnes, president Mr. Fitz-Gibbon, embroidered chairman, Mr. G, P. de Martin, Major C. A. Law Rev. Fr. Purcell, RN,Mr. J.. S. McCann, Mr. It. C. Macnamara and others of the Committee. The Guard of Honour was formed by thic St. Joseph's College Troop of Boy Scouts. He made a
lettem be written to the Chairman of Mr. Weyman, representing Kow tour of the grounds, finishing up in
the Municipal Council in Shanghai loon, protested against the meeting of Mrs. Law's tea (and drink! }) atull to
and the President of the British the Management being held without drink to the sucess of the fete.
On Saturday unfortunately through Chamber of Commerce, asking them giving his Club notice so that it might There was a wonderful display of toys, that gave many of us an opportunity some misunderstanding the Peak Club to select one representative from each be represented and its action defended. of buying our Xmas presents. It has and the U.S.R.C. dances clashed. This body who could come from Shanghai He said that they had been condeinned-
your is a pity-usually they have been ar- and present an address. The sugges without being called upon to explain. already been described
Lengthy correspondence between colunas, so I will only add that the ranged for alternate Saturdays. Ap- tion is also made that this address fortune telling of Mrs. E. M. Clark rarently the same thing will happen abould represent the residents of other the Club and the League secretaries Fines totalling £228 were im
was most uncanny, I can only say I on Christmas Eve as both have Treaty ports. This proposal will be was then read. posed by the Dover, magistrates last
A proposal that the matter be month on three Japanese concerned was very thankful that I was quite advertised a dance for that day, Per-made to Shanghai. It was also pro- in smuggling cases. The defendants alone and that the tent was fairly sonally I went to the Peak Club, but, posed that Shanghai should be asked referred back to the committee was and their watches, etc., in special dark, when my lurid past and several of my regular partners had to send a polo team with some of their defeated.
Mr. Pasco, Kowloon's secretary apparently even more lurid future gone either to Repulse Bay or the best ponies to provide as good a game' belts inside their trousers, and oro bad thres gold wafules and two clocks was revealed, and my best boy, who U.S.R C. so it was not a wildly exciting of polo as possible for His Royal explained that he had no intention of went in next, came out looking very evening. The Peak Club are having Highness. It was thought that defying the Managenient. He under- red, and refused to say a word of ten dances on the first three Tuesday's possibly the Prince would be willing stood from the League secretary's what he had been told.
match-Hongkong letter that Eve could be played pro in December. I could not go' last to play in. A "All rot,
1 was Tue day
Playing against Shanghai-playing first for vided that permission was obtained " you know, iny dear girl, but-er-
anacage Hongkong and then for Shanghai, from his sh'p. they do make surprising shots some bridge but hope to
There This was carried unanimously.
explanation опе оп the 13th. times, don't they?? (I wish I had the been in a dark corner and heard what she said to him). I wonder if Mrs. Clark also goes in for palmistry! If so, I should just love to have my hand read by her, but I am not going to publish the result in the paper.
Captain G. T. Joharon, 2,22nd Punjabis, is appointed Company Commander vice Captain C, I. Cordon M.G., Captain M. Glover, is appointed Adjutant vice.Captain C. T. Ji buson,
so hidden.
who
Among the passengers arrived here by the NY. K... "Mishima Matu" yesterday were J. Tarrant, Secretary of less A. S. Watson & Co., Ltd., and Mrs. Tarrant, Mr. L. Guy, Mr. and Mrs Mackichan, Mrs. N. Bird, Mrs. A. M. Birkett and Miss R. Darley.
in
Mr. Pasco's
missed.
Was
are two weddings this week, Mr. A letter will be sent to the Shanghai accepted and the matter was dis-
thiy request. Scottie" Sutherland's and that of Mr. Polo Club with
Kowloon neked that the question "Jock" Stewart, who is marrying Miss Brigadier General Macnoghten will Le
of longue points be referred back to Comes. I hear Mrs. Hornell's little asked to make all the arrangements.. daughters are going to be the brides- The Chairman then asked the the committee, but the meeting de- maids in the last ope.
Secretary for Chinese Affairs to report cided that the ruling of that body The death is announced in
must stand. London at the age of 75 of Dr. Alfred On Monday, Mis. Hornell gave a To-day, Sunday, my husband went on the progress of the Chinese sub-
The Referees' Board reported on Milnes, who went from Oxford to most enjoyable dance at the Peak to the memorial service for Dr. Jordan Committee. Mr. Hallifax said, briefly, the conduct of Batterham of the Japan in 1876 as head of the Imperial Club, while Mr. Claud Severa gave at St. Stephen's Church. He tells me thation and all arrangements for the "Ambrose" in the match "Ambrose" Naval School at Tokyo. He returned dances at Tanderagee on Tuesday and it was very impressive. The church paxation arrangements the to England in 1878 and joined the Wednesday. The grounds as usual was fali, and most of the masons wore banquet to be held in Taiping Theatre Police on November 20 when he staff of the University of London on
were beautifully illuminated, and the their regalia (I hope that is the proper and for an elaborate fish procession had to be ordered off the field. He which he remained for 37 years.
long row of red Chinese lanterns from word!). Amongst others there, he on the first night were well in hand.. the gate to the house had the appear-noticed H.E., Hon. Dr. Claud Severn, He also added that the Chinese wished ance of a forest fire
and Mrs. Severn, Mr. Percy Smith, to show their enthusiasm and loyalty
!
was censured.
the police to the Pirate Guards" whom river steamers are compelled to curry. These men, as we recently pointed out, are under police orders, and are on the police pay roll, al- though the owners have to repay the Marshal "Joffre, who reached Colony the cost of their wages. They Singapore on the 6th inst. on the H. E. the Commander-in-Chief and Sir William and Lady Rees Davies, by bearing the expense of the by the Board of Education. It was were instituted as a protection against M. M: steamer "Porthos" received & Miss Duff have fett ned to the Colony Sir William and Lady Brunyate, Dr. banquet and procession. (Applause.) considered that this would be a more
The Japanese Consul-General, Mr. lasting and valuable souvenir. Hongkong Magistrates have for have teen of them, stalking about the which expressed
pirates. Personally, from what we cordial welcome from the community in the Alacrity," so we now have the and Mrs. Black, Mr. and Mrs.
The Chairman asked the hon. the admiration icet complete, with the exception of Gompertz, Mr. Logan, Sir Paul Taubokami, and Mr. Yasuda (Chair some time now been fining shipping boat deck with their arquebuses, we entertained for the great soldier. H.M.S." Colombo," which sailed on Chater, and many others whom he man of the Japanese Association) secretary (Mr. Eric Rice) to read a companies on whose vetoedict would prefer to take our chance of Marshal Joffre proceeded to Saigon Tuesday for the East Indies. Captain cannot recall. The Bishop of Victoria were present by special request at letter that has just been received by opium was found. It is understood beating off the pirates with well-on the French cruiser "Montcalm."
Ballard is, however, returning, as he was prezent and gave the Benediction, this meeting. The Chairman expressed the Governor from Sir Godfrey. that the law requires of the shipping aimed pieces of coal; but perhaps
has exchanged and will take over Dr. Teesdale Mackintosh was the the appreciation of the Committee Thomas,
the Prince's private people more co-operation with the they inspire coufidence in the lady A crowded audience heard the command of H.M.S. "Diomede" and master of ceremonies, I wish I had to the Japanese community for under secretary. Revenue Officers and police work thau passengers. The missionary paesen story of Capt. Scott's last expedition bring her up from Singapore. I see gone, but after a strenuous week like taking to arrange the firework display. Writing from H.M.S." "Renown," under date November 15, Sir. ie humanly possible. This, naturally, gera like us, could do without them, to the Antarctic told by Captain Mr. Percy Cox has returned to the the last, I must admit that I slept he said all were agreed that it could has caused a certain palpitation in because they put their trust else E.R.G.R. Evans D.S.O., R.N. at St. Colony from Shanghai. Mrs. Bowden peacefully till nearly 11. Diagraceful, not be put into better hands. The Godfrey stated that "His Royal shipping circles. Shipos uers are whe.c. It is clear, however, that Andrew's Church Hall, Kowloor, last Smith gave a lance on the "Tamar" was it not? But there is very little Japanese Consul-General, said how
Highness thoroughly approves in dismayed. Shipmasters and officers the authorities value them. These night. Sir Paul Chater, who was to on Wednesday as a farewell to her rest for the wicked these days! I greatly the Japanesecommunity appre-principle of the programme outlined (who have plenty of work to do) are circulars, headed "Duties etc for bave presided, was not there owing sister, Mrs. Beineta, who goes home hear Lady Kirkpatrick is giving a ciated the honour of being permitted in your telegram of October 20 to the dismayed at the impossible task set Guards", show that. Rule No. 1 says to his recent bereavement and in his next week. There was also a concert small dance next Friday. On Thurs to make these arrangements and Colonial Office, though you will them. If they were accustomed to no man will leave a ship unless he has absence the Rev. G. R. Lindsay. the anne night in the Cathedral day Madame Lattie Gordon is giving added that they were already in probably bave already received offici- quote from the pronounceues of fret obtained permission from the introduced the lecturer. At thotolote Hall. My musical friend, who never au afternoon concert in aid of tho Pok negotiation with a great expert in al confirmation from the Scorctary of great masters in jurisprudence, they Captain or Chief Officer." It does not a cordial vote of thanks was accorded misses a good concert, tells me she fulum Blind Home. Amongst other Japan in regard to the fireworks and State." His Royal Highness expressed would be sure to quot the famous add: "Or until he is ordered off by a to the lecturer on the motion of the loved it. Mr. Eric Rice as a pianist performances is Miss Stobart, whose that the community wished to parti a hope that he might have an dictum-Baron Bradwell's, was it policeman as a hint to the owners that Bishop of Victoria.
is of course beyond criticism, and she beautiful soprano voice we all enjoyed cipate in two other ways. It hoped oprostunity of shaking hands with all uot?-that anything which is contrary they have not seat the monthly cheque
also much enjoyed the songs by Mrs. so much at Sir Paul to commonsense is probably not good for their wages". That may have been A few months back a newly form Bowes Smith and Mr. Crow. On "At Home," Chater's recent that the 60 or 70 Japanese schon ex-service men and this he desired to A very deserving children might to included when the do without recourse to any luncheon an oversight. Rule No. 2 does not con-ed Chinese shipping company chatter. Thursday I went to the concert given charity, and a good programme. Prince met the children of the Colony or dinner as it was the procedure that It all depends, you seu, on whether corn us. Rule No. 3 says: "Guardsed the s.s. "Hwal Ping" to carry by the Victoria Diocesan Associations, hope many, people will go. Mrs, and he stated that all Japanese real- he had invariably adopted throughout it is common-sensible to expect cargo being under government control must passengers and cargo to Foru. Having Most unfortunately it clashed with Jossland, widow of the late Mr. A, N. dents hore had expressed their desire the Dominions and Colonies. The let
ter stated further "Nothing gives carriers to prevent smugglers, who are the rest does not matter. Just note returned from a previous trip the the concert given by Mr. Onderwijzer Joselnd-wall known in tennis circles to illuminate both residences and
the Prince greater pleasure then re- as artful as monkeys and as slippery that they are under government con vessel was to have sailed again for and Mr. Harry Olo and there was in Hongkeng, and daughter of the business houses. as snakes. Even our revenue officers, trol. We my skip Rule No. 4, and in Bouth America on December & bat also a dinner dansant at the Hong-lato Mr. Macdonald formerly Govern The Chairman raised the question newing his acquaintance with many who have acquired much guile, the next discover the now point we the Chinese secretariat bero, it is kong Hotel the same night. Con- ment Marine Surveyor, was married of the presentation of an honorary of those whom he has already mot on frequently give our smugglers best. spoke of just now. Rule No. 6 says: stated, prohibited the depaituro of sequently it was not well attended. on Saturday to Mr. Chaloner of Bus University degree to His Royal High active service, and the ex-service men ness. Some doubt was expressed as have been given a prominent place and So long
as there are Chinese hands Two houre before the steamer leaves any third class passengers. During Mrs. Pearce looked sweet and sang terfield and Swire's. aboard, so long will there be opium HK two guards must assist the police a debate on the matter at yesterday's her song Knowest thou the land Someone's unfortunate ng way to the Trinco having time to visit to have been his first thought in every... smagghing. It pays. There is no by searching passengers on the ship mosting of the Chinos Chambos of charmingly. I also; oujoyed Mr. run over pad killed by the Pots from University itself, but the Vice-Chan- town in Cubada, australia in very effective deterrent that is legal and the crew and their quarters. Any Commerce it was pointed out that Glanville's two songs and Miss Young I came down in today usar Barker Color, Sir William Brunyate expressed Zealand aud in every Crown Colony Opium as boon sunuggled on the very person found smuggling opium of the prohibition would have a serious dang. On Friday took place the Rond. It was not the driver's fault is desire to make an arrangement that His Royal Highness bus visited General of Customs. It has bi i police." There is more, but that is the digelared that the 1. C. A. had no joyuble it. was. Just the right number line and Le could not have seen it in the Prince in every way and for the wishes to have an opportunity of bre- Vessel nad to convey the Inspector must be held and handed over to the effect on Chinese trade and a speaker entipedes first dance, and very cuas the dog jumped clean on to the that would meet the convenience of since 1919. The Prince specially smuggled on British warships. The part that interests us. The shipowners justification for believing that the of people, go for dad a good time to stupa pada
degren to be conferred, if thoughting the children, Boy Scouts and "owners of those vessels were not carry these guards by order of the inw, shirdicions passengers were hord Amongst others there. I What are these now riddles they are desirable, in the special pavilion, officers of the Mercantile Marius mene fined. That would be faurd. Why they pay for them, and they relinquish businessmen, as they had been danchold the two king at the Club 7 My husband A proposal by Mr. J. P. Braga to toned in your telegram of October should to owiem of local trading authority over them. This official oir ribell. In is fully decided that is Kirkpatrick Mr. l Airs, came buk chuking over three he is a small froshura to be given to 20 reagels be held responsible for what cular from which we have been piot M. K. Land Mr. p. Lan Chit Cland Seen the Commndero and had heart, but refused to tell are the all a bool children in the Colony was The Chairman wolpower Cont they cannot prevent ? ; ོ་ ing shows that part of their duty is to hold lu erview the 6.Gadguins Howden Sant Colquel and Mrs were. I can ly member one, Arising out of this, as they say in prevent opium sanggling. Des dat behalf of the Chanibar and ask him Wenhum, et aud Are. Wat or was it why Monien Parliament, another po nt has just not amount to taking the respon is reasons fur not Allowing theregtei Min Stubbs and many l'orhaps soms of your readers can tell come to our notice. We have been sibility of the owner, and is it flir to pdzsongore to Jjavo,
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considered, but an amendmous was mander Beckwith, Harbour Stor carried that a really good picture Hongkong, who wis presrát 46- of the Prince be presented to all mouting, having just returned to oliildren in all schools to be selected Colony,