THURSDAY, JUNE 7, 1928.
AT THE REGISTRY.
FORMER "CHINA MAIL" MAN
MARRIED.
Gollan, Mr. Justice P. and Mrs. Jacks, the Hon. Sir Honry and Lady Pollock, the Hon. Mr. H. T. and Mrs. Creasy, the Hon. Mr. R.. A. C. and Mrs. North, the Hon. Mr. E..D. C. Wolfe, C.M.G., the Hon. Sir Shou-son Chow, the Hon. Dr. R. H. Kotewall, C.M.G. the Mr. A. 6 Hynos,
Mr.
THE CHINA MAIL,
AN ADDRESS BY MR. J. S FLACKS
An
CINEMA NOTES.
A FINE SEA DRAMA AT THE QUEEN'S.
"CAPTAIN SALVATION."
A thrilling story of storm, ship-
box and most mischievous imp ever" JESUS IN GENESIS.” known in Queen's College, and was the cause of masters suffering mapy sleepless nights. When he reached the Matriculation Class 1. discover- ed him in the back corner of the WR. ROBERT HỒ TUNG, VI.
room trying to look as innocent and inconspicuous as he could. But was taking no rlake, and always His former colleagues on the Hon. "China Mall" heartily congratulate A. E. Wood, Mr. and Mrs. WJ believing in getting in the first Mr. Robert Ho Tung, Junior, on the Carrle, Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Sayer, blow, I ordered his Lordship to vered yesterday at 5.30 p.m. In the, wreck and mutiny, Frederick
of his marriage yeator Dr. W. B. A. and Mrs. Moore, come and sit in the front seat day to Misa Heeta Rosalind Hung. Bishop Valtorta, Mr. J. P. Braga, beneath my nose, as I told him for
This was coelly the most fashion- Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Taggart, Mr. three reasons--he would be nearer by Joseph S. Flacks, Hebrew to the screen and is offered as the ' able wedding in Hong Kong for and Mrs. L. C. F. Bellamy, Mr. and the board, he would be nearer me, some time; being of great interest Mra, H. R. B. Hancock, Mr. and and be would be nearer the door. Unfortunately for Bobbie I had.
vintage over him that year.
Year, of Repression.
occasion
Mrs. A. B. Stewart, Mr. A. G. The bridegroom, as is well known, Gordon. Mr. R. Sutherland, O.B.E.,
to many.
SCRIPTURAL RECORD.
interesting lecture was deli- Union Church Hall, Kennedy-road, Christian.
William Wallace's novel, "Captain
Salvation," has been transferred
main picture at the Queen's Thôn- Introducing the speaker, Mr. tra from to-day till Saturday. The R. D. Wilson remarked that Mr. picture has a large cast which in- Hanson, Pauline the year 1921 and was here again Starke, Ernest Torrence, Marceline a month ago. He was known to Day, Samme de Grasse and George Sir Robert was then President most of those present and to these Fawcett. "Captain Salvation," is of Queen's College Old Boys' As-who were to hear him for the first vivid story of the convict ship sociation and as I was a commit time, prayer was offered that the days, and depicts the exciting ad- Hung Tsze-yee, a highly respected. D. L. King, Mr. John Arnold, Pro- met Sir Robert, the young lad was their blessing and that it would be tired, of the petty quarrels of his The bride is the daughter of Mr. Lauder, Mr. WV. L. Pattenden, Mr. tee member and consequently often subject of the address would be to ventures of a young student who,
is the second son of Sir Robert and and Mrs. Sutherland, Mr. and what he considered, an unfair nd- Flacks had been in Hong Kong includes Lars
He only recently, Mrs. M. K. Lo (Mrs. Lo being a Lady Ho Tung. returned to spend a fow months in sister of the bridegroom), Mr. and. Hong Kong, after several years' Mrs. R. M. Dyer, Mr. and Mrs. the Allan Cameron, Mr. and Mrs. study at Woolwich and on
Henry Humphreys, Mr. Continent.
Paul
merchant and shipowner.
father.
The Bridal Retinue. The civil ceremony was carried aut at the Registry of Marriages. The bride was given away by her She was charmingly al- fired in a robe de style in white tin embroidered with pearls and creation of Jeanne sequins, a Laverin of Paris. The vell was of white talle, with a tiara of pearls and orange blossoms. She carried a bouquet of white Canton Illies.
The bridesmaids were the Misses. Phyllis Hung, Christina Hung, Grace Ho Tung, and Florence Ho Tank. Miss Ki-yee Hung was the flower girl, whilst Master Johnnie Fung acted as page.
The bridomaida' dresses were of peach coloured taffeta trimmed with self-coloured tulle, and they Their wore picture hata to match. bouquets were of pink roses with maiden hair fern.
ก
fessor J. Shellsheur, Mr. E. Cock, afraid I might tell tales out of a help to all. Rov. W. T. Featherstone, Mr. W.school. He has neither forgotten Kay, Dr. H. Balean, Mr. and Mrs. A, A. Alvos, Mr. and Mrs. P. M. N. da Silva, Mr. and Mrs. Wang Kam- fuk, Mr. and Mrs. and the Misses Chon Po-sien, Miss K. Woo, M.B.E., Mr. Li Yau-taun, Mr. Ip Lan- chuen, Mr. Lo Cheung-shiu, Mr. M. W: Lo, Mr. Horace Lo, the Misses. L. and Mr. Loureiro, Mr. and Mrs. Ho Kwong, Mr. and Mrs. Ho lu, Mr. and Mrs. Ho Leung. Mr. D. J. Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. of the M. P. Talati, members Consular Body.
THE RECEPTION.
H.E. Proposes Health of the Couple.
T
village, forsakes his calling and turns to the sea. The climax. is reached in a terrife fight with the captain of the convict ship 75 feet above the deck of the vessel. "Captain Salvation" has been pro- duced on a big scale, some of the
Opening his address, Mr. Flacks nor forgiven that year of repres- remarked that God is more desir sion, and so, knowing that I careous of giving than we are of re- not for speech-making out of the colving. He had read in a paper most that a group of Cambridge profea- class room, he sent me pathetle letter last week, asking, sora intend to present to the public an abridged Bible.. To this new begging, entret, a yet all know, Bible, they are rataining Genesis, scenes having been filmed aboard this toast. Now, as you all know, Hence, we cannot be considered a Balling ship during an actual to a Scotsman like myself a beg ging letter is a command so I said narrow or out of date if we look, storm at sen. "All right." Then I realised the into the contents of Genesis in our
meditation. subtlety of the man, for I believe
Without the Old Testament of that as a rule, it is the bridegroom the Bible, the New cannot be pro himself who proposes the toast of perly understood. Metaphorically, the bridesmaids. So you see hethe photograph of the New Testa- not only inveigled ma into this ment is seen in the Old. The New position but palmed off on me his Testament is an unfolding of the own job of specchifying. I hope Old. Touching on the account of ne considers this revenge ample. the Creation as given in Genesis.
Herrick's Advice.
many theories to disprove it had these bad
Tut, Ladies and Gentlemen, len't been advanced "and"
COMEDY AT WORLD.
The bride's mother was a pic. Idlewild, nasisted by his brother, proposing the health of these Bible saya and, on this occasion. German general captured by one of
turesque figure in a blue brocaded Chinese coat with black brocaded skirt.
Many At Reception.
Guests were received by Sir Robert Ho Tung in person at Mr. Ho Kom-tong, O.B.E., Lady Ho Tung and Mrs. Hung Teze-yee stood at the entrance of a specially con- structed large pavilion in the
The wedding Mr. George Zimmern carried out grounds, to welcome the ladies.
mammoth proportions.
Decorations were tasteful and highly appreciated by the guests. The band of the 2nd Batt. King's Own Scottish Borderers, was in attendance.
the duties of best man.
After the ceremony,
a large
number of friends of both familles, Including many Europeans, attend- No. ed a reception at "Idlewild", 8, Seymour-road, where the usual toasts
duly proposed and honoured with enthusiasm by the friends of the popular young couple.
were
Mr. and Mrs. Ho Tung after wards motored to Repulse Bay for the first part of the honeymoon which will be extensive, covering a trip to Europe.
The bride's going away dress was a model by Lucien Lelong. in
a small hand peach crepe. with
THE PRESENTS.
From Officialdom of Canton and Hong Kong.
the
Among the very valuable assort- ment of presents were following:-
,
cake
was
of
His Excellency's Speech. In proposing the health of the bride and bridegroom, II. E. the Omeer Administering the Govern ment said:---
Mr. and Mrs. Hung Taze-yee, Sir Robert and Lady Ho Tung, Ladies and Gentlemen,To me has fallen the pleasant duty of proposing the all important toast of the day, the health of the bride and bridegroom.
re-
A
Setting a new standard for such pictures, "Buck Privates," a comedy of the army of occupation, 'comes to the World Theatre to-day with Malcolm McGregor and Lya de Putti in the leading roles. Many entertaining situations, serious as well as humorous, take place it ridiculous for a depised and re-multiplied. His intention was not through two members of the army jeeted old bachelor who taught the to quarrel with those who disbe falling in love with the same pretty bridegroom's elder brother to believe but simply to state what the German girl, the daughter of a are to find the picture of Jesus in them just before the armistice. The charming Juliets when there so many handsome young Romeos Genesis,
Having sinned, Adam was hid. local ban prohibiting fraternising here.
of the tree' is helps to make things more difficult It was my intention to addressing in the midst Herrick's well known' lines, to the what the literal Hebrew expresses. for those concerned, giving an un-. But God seeks for himi.. The expected twiat to an amusing and woman which God gave was to exciting story. The picture has an stand by (lit. Heb.) the man.excellent cast including such well She failed and, stumbled him, known names as Zasu Pitts, Eddie Though responsible to God himself, | Gribbon, James Marcus and Les Adam blamed God for the woman Bates. It will be screened at the and she laid the cause in the Ser-World Theatre until Saturday. pent. However, God made provi- Rion for man's condition. In the immediate instance le clad His creature with a covering of skins. Christ is substitionary for man's need.
bridesmaids.
may
"Gather 'yo rosebuds while ye
Old time is a-flying And this same lower that smiles
to-day
To-morrow will be dying.” Other two verses follow showing how short-lived everything is, and then the pact finishes with this advice to girls,
Then be not coy, but use. your
time
And while ye may, go marry, For having lost but once your
prime
You may forever tarry."
But after observing the ardent
Mr. Zimmern's Reply. Mr. George Zimmern replied as follows:-
Promise..
Promiso shone through the scene and the Seed of the woman would crush the head of the Serpent This pointed to Christ. "It shall bruine thy head." 'He' is the ori-
human race.
Jesus Christ
A WIFE'S STRATAGEMS.
"Forbidden Waters" is the title of the picture to be shown at the Star Theatre from to-day to Satur- day. A swiftly moving story with plenty of humour, the picture deals with the astonishing stratagems employed by a young woman rescue the husband she bas, just'
to
HYDE PARK AFFAIR.
embroidered coat and hat to match. I cannot unfortunately claim long looks bestowed by the young men ginal where it' occurs. As we fol- divorced when she learns that he'
personal acquaintance with the happy couple and I cannot in conse--the charming-bridesmaids,-and-low-the genealogy, we find mention is about to be ensnared Into mar quence regale you with the usual noticing how calmly these lads of Abraham of whom by absolutely, ringe by a clever adventuress, Pris- allow themselves to be ordered Divine possibility a great nation cilla Dean is the ex-wife and the tit-bits of Information about their about by these fair ones, I realise was to exist. We eventually come cast includes Walter McGrail, carly lives. But I do know that we are here to-day to celebrate the that such advice is superfluous, I to Jesus as we look over the re-
Casson. Ferguson and Dan Mason. The director is Alan Hale, at one- union of two distinguished families, expect that before long Jean and corde of Scripture. bath well known in Hong Kong, and Grace, and a little later the others, i was the one to braise the head of time Miss Dean's leading man. I would venture to urge upon the i will be choosing their own brides, the Deceiver of the father of the Sir Robert and Lady Ho Tung: young people now entering upon maids. Ladies and Gentlemen-
Jesus is well portrayed in Abel, the second son of Adam. Abel- pearl necklace, pearl bracelets, the most serious period of their The Bridesmaids. diamond earrings and a diamond, lives the importance of ever
the name in Hebrew abands for membering the debt they owe to bangle to the bride.
keoper, shepherd. It la the same word in Psalm 23, "My Shepherd." Mr. and Mrs. Hung Taze-yee: their parents and to their country.
Your Excellency, Ladles and tuff-links with ancient jade-to the, The bridegroom is the son and
apd it is characteristic of "He heir of one of Hong Kong's most Gentlemen, venture to suggest leadeth me. He restoroth" men- .bridegroom.
H.E. the Officer Administering distinguished citizens, one whom it that society has made a mistake. tioned in that Scripture. Again in Government (the Hon. Mr. has pleased His Majesty the King when it decided for all generations the Gospel according to St. John
to honour; the greater the parent,that the honour of responding to "I am the good Shepherd.
+ Southern: crystal flower-stand with the greater in the responsibility on the toast of the bridesmaids should good Shepherd giveth his life for
to carry his father's devolve on
the best man. Of the sheep." The Epistle to the Marahal Li Chal-sum and General' scutcheon unsullied throughout his course from his point of view, the Hebrews tells us that "Abel offer day at the Law Courts. Besides
best man has every reason to be ed unto God a more excellent sacri- Chuk-man (Minister of life..
Ladies and Gentlemen, I crave proud, but when a proposer of Mr. fico than Cain by the be- Finance, Canton): silver rose bowl.
Min-chu (vice your pardon for being too serious. Kay's standing, testifies to the ing dead yet speaketh." It was the General Chon
Government): Somehow, although a wedding grace and beauty of the brides-fullness of the strength of the chairman, Canton
a time for joy and festivity, I find maids, with all the carnestness of flocks and the fatlings which Abel silk scroll with gold Inscription.
Jesus was the Sacrifice General Tang Hai-tsang (Can- it hard, and I am sure the parents a wooer and all the zeal of a public, offered. ton Police Commissioner): silver
W. T. Southorn, C.M.G.) and Mrs.
network of gold.
Fung
loving cup.
General Hau Shiu-ching, General Wu Te-chon (Commissioner of
the
BOU
The
INTERROGATION OF MISS SAVIDGE BEGUN.
SCOTLAND YARD METHODS.
London, 'Yesterday. The Savidge enquiry opened to- Miss Irene Savidge and her father and mother, Sir William Horwood, Commissioner of. Police, Sir Archibald Bodkin, Director of
Pabile. Prosecutions, and Sir Leo Chlozza Money were present. stressed the fact that it was the
The Chairman of the Tribuna!
Tribunal's duty to confine the en- Savidge at Scotland Yard. Reuter.
Construction), Mr. Wong Tong speeches at weddings, so without admiration, (I almost say affec-Epistles there is mention of Christ-qufry to the Interrogation of Miss
(Base Commandant) and Mr. Chu Chao-hain (Commissioner for For largo silver in eign Affairs); cense burner.
Mr. Liang Shih-yi (ex-Peking. Premier): a large aflver incense
further waste of time I call upon you all to drink to the health, happiness, and prosperity of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ho Tung.
tion).
do too, to get away from the seri-school boy, one feels somewhat dis- unto God expressive of this. ous aide of so momentous an 08 appointed if the reply did not come Christ is also excellently pictured caston in two young lives.
But we don't want long, dull from the lips of the object of one's to us in Abel. In the Corinthian "If One died for all then were all Therefore lest I should have bad dead." Christ's death speaks for
Himself to our gs thrown at me for being resus as a substitution. God does not ponsible for this disappointment accommodate and for daring to assume the role fancies. He bestows His right of the maida, I would suggest that ousness on the ground of substitu- Mr. Kay and his band of young knights should (1) couple the W Sir James Stewart Lockhart (ex-
chivalry of a Don Quixote with the With regard to Cain, the name Hong Kong Cadet and formerly
patience of Job (2) walt a little meant a buyer, a merchant. He Commissioner at Wel-hai-wal): all
lunger (3) find the bridesmaids in had rejected God and chosen the Scroll with gold inscription-an bridegrooms. What usually causes some conveninet corner and (4) Devil having lent himself as his upright man and a loyal friand."
burner.
Bridegroom's Reply.
The bridegroom replied:- Your Excellency, Ladies and Gentlemen-Bridegrooms are the least articulate of mortals, and I am probably the least articulate of
tion:
An Open Mind."
Scrolls in silk or gold from: Mr. this I do not know, but in my case there renew the testimony of ad-tool. Men are constantly insisting.
The mistress of No. 7 fish stall..
at the Yaumati Market has inform ed the Palice that foki named Chan Yuk-chen called at her house, No. 51, Temple-street, at seven o'clock yesterday morning, to ask for $50 to pay the stall's accounts. She alleges that he disappeared.
it is my very deep sense of miration (and this time I would on having personal liberty but ac supernaturally sustained. When Tang Shui-yun, the directors of the gratitudo gratitudo particularly include affection). I feel sure tually there is an invisible power the speaker was a boy, every Tang Wah Hospital, Hong Kong, towards Your Excellency and Mrs. that such ardent and chivalrous behind them spurring them on. In Jewish lad read and recited the Mr. Chui Kan and Mr. Ng Jong, Southern for your presence on this young men would receive a res- the. 58rd Chapter of Isaiah wa find Old Testament Scriptures and Mr. Hung Shiu-ho (private secre-
your generous words, and gratitude:
Yuan-hung), Mr. Chan Mong-isang.
satisfaction.
own way. This is true but there Sabbath. Jesus had said "Search
tary to the late ex-President Li- unforgettable occasion, and for ponse as will give delight and We have turned everyone to his chanted the Song of Solomon every. (a former high, mandarin off towards you all, ladies and genue Ladies and gentlemen, it is hardfs a power outside of ourselves the Scriptures in them ye think yo
men, for sharing with my wife and Canton), Mr. Chan Lim-pak, Com myself the foy that is ours to-day how much, now very much the for us. The second chapter of me It la not sufficient to rend ly necessary for me to tell you which has chosen the wrong way have eternal life, they testify or pradore staff of the Hong Kong &
and for wishing us so happy a
bridesmaids appreciate your toast. Ephesians records that Yo and recite, let us search the Scrip- Shanghai Banking Corporation, the future pit
You can see that appreciation writ were dead" nevertheless "Ye walk fures. As regards the Apocryphal Native Banks, Sincere Co.,Ltd.,
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The speaker also observed that
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