MONDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1924.
WEDDINGS.
BROWN-WEBB.
TO OBEY PEKING.
MARSHAL CHANG TSO-LIN MAKES PROMISES.
BACK TO MANCHURIA?.
(Reuter's Service) -
THE CHINA MAIL.
GOVERNMENT HOUSE.
SIR EDWARD STUBBS"
ENGAGEMENTS.
MR. ARNOLD'S LUCK.
HIS "CORNER" IN "BUICKS."
WHY HE WAS ANNOYED,
OPIUM POSSESSION.
WOMAN HEAVILY FINED
IN KOWLOON.
At the Union Church, Kow
On Friday last. His Excellency
So Yunż, a married woman loon, on Saturday, Miss Edith. |
entertained the following to din-
ilving at the second floor of No. mer at Government House:- Webb, second daughter of Mr.
A "China Mail reporter who 912, Canton Road, Mongkok, was and Mrs. Webb, of East View
Commodore Grace, the Misses Grace, His Honour Mr. Justice called at the offices of the Hong-charged at the Kowloon Magistracy this morning with the unlawful Bulldings, Nathan Road, Kow-
and Mrs. Gompertz, Hon. Mr. kong, Canton and Macko Steam- possession of 6952 taels of pre- toon, was married to Mr. John
PEKING, December 7."
Wölfe, Capt. Hopwood, R.N., boat Company's offices this pared opium other than Govern- Having promised to surrender Lieut.-Colonel Montague Bates, morning to congratulate Mr. J.ment prepared opium, and 18 taels W. M. Brown, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Brown, of Edin-three Eastern Provinces, Marshal Harry Owen-Hughes, Miss Owen: the draw for the Buick car in configured as the second defendant
his post as inspector-General of the Mr. and Mrs. Owen-Hughes, Mr. Arnold, the Secretary, on winning of raw opłum.
An unemployed Chinese, who hurgh, Scotland. The popularity Chang Tso lin, in a circular tele- Hughes, Lleut. Commander Jöhn of the young couple, was shown gram, cancels his expedition against Creswell. R.N., Lient. Charles nection with the annual effort of on the same charges, was dis. by the large gathing of friends Marshal Wu Pei-fu. He expresses Drage, RN., and Mr. W. the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, charged, as the first defendant found the successful ticket holder pleaded guilty to both charges dhd --and acquaintañers it the Church pity for those killed or wounded, Stanton.
fighting-their-own-countrymen, Mr. and Ms. Geoffery Drige, very busy and not very much in- assumed full responsibility. and later at the reception, the He candidly avows the cause of Mr. Ismay Drage, Mr. and Mraclined to talk about his luck. A fine of $8,700 was imposed, number including ninny officers the war was rivalry between the
about the tickets, of which I held hard labour.
"No, I had not forgotten with the alternative of 12 months' leaders, of the Revenue Department, In whigh the bridegroom is em-
ave," he tepiled in answer to the first query, but I certainly objected moyed. The Church was inste
to being pulled out of bed early in the morning in order that I might fully decorated for. the occlision,
be acquainted with the news-in FIRST AND SECOND ROUNDS and the service was conducted by
fact I was annoyed." "the Rev, 3. Hornee Johnston,
OF CHAMPIONSHIP.
The « bride,, whey entered the Church on the arm of her father, by whom she was givan, nway, was aired in a gown of while satin and white silk shadow lice with orange blossoms
at the
silos.ator train was also of atin and ber volt was "of em- Groidered silk formed to a crown at the head mid trimmed with orningce hessors and beulis, She carried a bouquet of white rosea and inaidan-huir forn,
Idu
The bride's sister, Miss With, was bildesmail. "She was dressed in shell pink crepe-de chitas trinume with beads and wore a pink georgette hat. Her bouquet cunsisted of pink reses. Miss Pyllis Stainfeld, doessed in shell pink georgette Trimmed with white lace with half te
.. match, was Blower girl
The bride's, mother was at- tired in a dress of grey ereticsde chine and silver,shadow, lace with
black hat..
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Mr. Waiter Nolloth officiently discharged the duties of best man. At the conclusion of the core mpuy, the bridal party repaired to the residence at No. 4 Cox's Path, where the reception, large ly attended, was held. Here the happy couple were the recipients
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Gen, Chang
He says now there is one man at the head of Government, his desire to save the people is attained therefore, he proposes to take all his forces back to Manchuria.
He promises here
after to obey the orders of the Central Government, thus demon- strating that he intends to live up to the policy of non-intervention in politics on the part of the militarists,
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News of Dr. Sun. of the congratulations of their many... friends and the ustani Marshal Tuan-chi-qui, at... his toasts were.. given. Later: the Yamen yesterday, announced celebrations were fontinued at that Sun Yat-sen is I with the bride's mother's home, where | colic. German and Japanese many of the bridegroom's col doctors
attending arc
him, Jeagiles and others were enter, and they insisted upon his tained.
remaining abed. Hence his de Mr. and Mrs. Webb are spend-parture for Peking is indefinitely ing their honeymoon. in Macao postponed. and Canton. The bride's going away dress was a French grey silk embroidered coat and frock with a hat of grey Satin trimmed with old gold.
4 JONES-LEWIS.
The Minister of Education haa circularised, the Universities, Col- leges, and schools warning the students against mass "meetings;
public speeches, and processions
when Sun arrives.
This shows the Tuin's attitude towards the probable activities of students, who formerly contributed
Jelf and the Hon. Mr. Messer, are staying at Government House.
Mr. Gaisford St. Lawrence, His Excellency's Private Secretary, sails on Thursday next for short visit to Manila, J. from which he will return at the end of
this month.
On Monday, December 15, His Excellency will attend the Hong- kong Philharmonic Society's per formance of the Yeomen of the Guard." at the Theatre Royal.
On Tuesday, December 16. His Excellency will be present at the
linner given by the Chinese toi relebrate the Knighthood of the Hon. Sir Henry Pollock.
On, Thursday, January 1, His Excellency will first of all attendi the Kowloon Cricket Club Child- ren's Sports and later present the prizes at the conclusion of the 2-4th Bombay Grenadiers! Sports.
On Monday, January 5, His Excellency will preside at the University Convocation. In the evening there will be a dinner party for the University Court at Government House,
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"You intend using the car of course?".
"Oh yes, I've got room for it in my garage. I recently bought a new Buick of another type so that what with this and the other 1 had
before that I might almost say I have a "corner in Buicks."
MISSIONARY'S DEATH,
REV. MR. STINSON'S FATAL
S "ACCIDENT.
(From Our Own Correspondent.
GOLF.
Below will be found the results of the first two rounds of the championship of the Royal Hong kong Golf Club. The matches
played at Fanling yesterday. the first round being played in the morning, and the second round in the afternoon Details follow
FIRST ROUND; Ross beat Purves
4 & 3 Galloway beat Camidge"... 2 & 1♦ Stark beat Mitchell....
5 & 2
Stewart beat Ireland...& 5
Franks beat Smith....... Bennet beat Murray .. Shewan beat Meredith... Alexander beat Ferguson..
SECOND ROUND
4 & 2 5 & 3 I up 4 & 2
I
at 19th hole
Galloway, beat Ross Stewart beat Stark... 3 & 2 Bennet beat Franks..........
7 & 5 Shewan beat Alexander..... 3 & 2
Hainan, December 1. On November 27 occurred the death of Rev. W. V. Stinson of Hoihow. He was a young man mall dances in January.
His Excellency will give two of 34 and his end, was most un.. first dance will take place on he was at work at a small circular The expected. On Monday, the 24th, Friday, January 9, and the second saw when a hourd was accident- on Friday, January 23.
ly caught on the saw and, being set in motion by the wiw, struck him in the abdomen. The in- jured man was taken home in a chair, but his condition was not thought to be serious, unt Wed- hesday, when pain increa 1 and an operation
on.
·was decide The operation revealed the fact that the bowels had been perfor- ated and his condition was hope- less. He passed away at 8.30 on Ta nanksgiving morning.
On Sunday, January 23, His Excellency and H.E: the General Officer Commanding, will play a round on the Kowloon Golf Course to formally open the new Club.
On Tuesday, January 20. His Excellency will preside at the commencement of the Medical Conference!
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When his parents 'both
SHADOWS BEFORE.
Coming Events Advertised In The Mail,
ENTERTAINMENTS.
December 8-Coronet Theatre; "Blood and Sand."
Theatre;
December 8.-Star The Shadowgraph and "The Kid."
December 8-World Theatre'; "The Beloved Traitor."
December 8.-Queen's Theatre; "The Law Forbids."
December 12 to, 20.-Theatre Royal. "The Yeomen of the Guard," 9 p.m.
SOCIAL.
BLOOD AND SAND."
William Van T. Stinson was a RUDOLPH" "VALENTINO
native of Minnesota, U.S.A. He AT THE CORONET. was edugated in the public schools
January 12 to 17.—Hongkong of Minneapolis and graduated an A.D.C.'s_production, “St. Joan," "Blood and Sand" has proved a engineer, from the State Univer-9 p.m., January 14, 4.30 p.m.
SPORT. very impelling title, and coupled sity of Minnesota. Then followed with the romantic name of Rudolph several years in electrical work December 28-St. Andrew's throng the Coronet Theatre during Westinghouse Works in Pitts- Fanling. Valentino, has been sufficient to At one time he was with they. St. George's Golf Match at the week-end. The result has been burg. pleased and impressed audiences died suddenly, there came a December 19.Children's Xinas who have revelled in eight reels change in his life and he decided Party at Helena, May Institute. to the downfall of the three power of realism, romance and revenge; for the Christian ministry.
Hep.m. The wedding took place over ful Anfuites, and started the to say nothing of gasping at the attended seminary at Omaha,
PUBLIC AUCTIONS. the week end of Miss Nancy national agitation which led to the escapades of the poor Spanish boy, Neb., and in 1917 sailed for Hai-
December 10.Lammert Bros., Lewis lately arrived in the military opposition against Tuan now risen to a successful bullman, China as a missionary. He at Sales Room, Xmas Toys, 2.30 Colony from Pwellheli, Wales, in 1920. It is unofficially reported fighter, in his following of one of
spent two years studying the p.m. and Mr. Albert Jones, also that Chang Tso-lin is opposed to the most dangerous sports known.
December 11.-Lammert Bros., late of Pwellheli and 1st officer Sun's immediate visit to. Peking. Colourful are the settings and the language at this' place and then a
year in the interior, at Nodoa; at Sales Room, household furni- of the "Huichow," belonging to owing to the number of Commanist dies, one demure, and of the where he saw something of a ture, 2.30 p.m. the China Navigation Company's demonstrations arranged, which
local war, Then followed three Weihaiwei, Chefoo and Tientsin Chang considers will have a bad quiet type; the other, vivid, pas vents at the port again when he service from Hongkong.
effect upon the new Government, sionate, exotic; all helping to The ceremony took place at the particularly from an international produce a play, founded on the fam- did a great deal of campaigning ous Spanish writer's novel, that among the villages. He spent Union -Church, the Rev. J. Kirk|view-point. -Maconachie officiating-and-Mr.
There is no doubt that the has more than an instant appeal, the year 1923-24 in America and S. Collectt being at the ergan. Bolsheviks are looking for Sun's Rudolph Valentino is, in his had been back at work but three. element as the poor Spanish boy, months when his death occurred. Mrs. B. T. Lewis was the matron arrival as an opportunity to bring risen at last to a successful bull-The funeral services were held
Communism prominently (forward. of honour.
figher and the pride of all on Friday, November 29, in the "Andalusia. This is a great pic Presbyterian Church in Hoihow ture in keeping with the recent and were well attended by ones shown at the Coroent Chinese and the foreign com- Theatre,
munity.
The bride was given away by Capt. de Wolfe of the "Hnichow” and wore a white crepe-de-chine dress, trimmed with silver lace and pearls. Her bouquet was of white roses and chrysanthemums with maiden hair form.
Miss E. Hughes was the brides-
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CORRESPONDENCE.
TEACHING OF URDU.
costumes; whilst there are two
maid and her dress was of mauve To the Editor of the Chino Mail IN RESPONSE TO******
crepe-de-chine with hat to match, Sir, I have followed with con- NUMEROUS REQUESTS
The best man was Mr.
siderable interest the letter of
Challender, also of the "Hui-yesterday over the name of Mr: C. P. H. and I believe most of the
chow.I
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A reception was held at the suggestions "put forward Hongkong Hotel Roof Garden
and the young couple, later left
already being carried out.
are
In the reports of proceedings
for Chung Chow, the bride's of meetings of the Educational dress being a navy costume with Board many and varied are the but to match.
questions discussed but I fail to
see any that affect the teaching WOO PAK-LUK-LAM HUNG- of Urdu at the Ellis Kadoorie School for Indians. Most of the boys passed out from this school can read and write Urdu and yet
YAN.
eonverse in it.
The Rev. V. H. Copley Moyle the majority of them could hardly conducted the ceremony at an in- understand a word of Urdu when teresting wedding at St. John's spoken to, much less can they Cathedral on Saturday afternoon, when Mr. Woo Pak-luk married Miss Lam Hung-yan.
I spoke to one of the Indian The teachers of this school about this bridegroom is the son of Mr. Woo and he told me that he thought Hay-tong, at one time compra-the Urdu text books are not suit- dore to Messrs. Butterfied and able for Hongkung ues as they Swire.
are printed in Urdu only, and the. The bride, who was attended by explanations given in school are four bidesmaids, was given away easily. forgotten as most of the by her father, Mr. Lam A Sui.
The church was elaborately de- I believe this difficulty can
boys do not speak Urdu at home, corsted. Mr. F Mason officiated easily overcome by having an at the organ"
English translation of the Ürdu
An antiseptic Liniment.
There is no danger whatever from lock
be
text printed and the boys then can follow the meaning of the lessons taught at home.
The above would form the sub-
jaw or blood polson resulting from a ject-of-a-good-discussion at the wound when Chamberlain's Pain Balm next meeting of the Educational promptly applied. It in antiseptic Board, Who will oblige starting and destroys the germs which case the ball rolling? ̈ ̈ ̈ ̈? ̈
those diasuose. It also causes, wounds to beal without maturation and in que, think the time required by the usual Antwont. For sain everywhere.
Yours faithfully,
R.Z.N. Hongkong, December 6.
have cabled
to United Artists
for permission to screen
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December 20.-Sixth meeting of China Light and Power Co., (1918) Etd. at St. George's Building, Chater Road, 11.30 a.m.,
"OTHER" MEETINGS,----- December 15.-Annual meeting of the R.H.K. Golf Club at Messrs. Jardine's, 5.30 p.m.
December 28.-General meeting of shareholders of the Rah Syadi- cate IMA.. Prince's Building. Chater Road,.noou
BAGDAD
for two more days on
its return from Canton,
Announcement will be made in
this paper when we receive their reply.
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