· WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1928.
SOCIETY WEDDING
KAI TACK OFFICER AND MISS BIRD
H.K.V.D.C. COL'S DAUGHTER
UNION CHURCH
COMMITTEE'S REPORT READ AT ANNUAL MEETING
"THE "NEW CHURCH
COMEDY, PLAY
"WHY SAILORS GO.
WRONG".
THE CHINA MAIL,
IN OTHER PLACES
CHRONICLES, FROM JAPAN TO JAVA
Another batch of 950 disbanded soldiers were sent back from Shang- Again we have been given an hai to their homes by the G.MS.,
AT THE QUEEN'S
Hong Kong Society and the Last evening the annual meeting Services-tool-grent-interest-in-of-the-Kowloon-Union Church-was opportunity of seeing, this laugh- "Kwangled" last Sunday These
the wedding, inte yesterday after held in the premises of the Church noon, at St. John's Cathedral, of at Jordan-road, under the chair Licut. Kenneth Wales Beard, manship of the pastor, the Rev. J. Royal Navy, who is attached to Horace Johnston. He was sup Observer ported by the Rev. F. C. Young, H.M.S. "Tumar" for duties with the Fleet Air Arm Minister of the Union Church, Flights of the Royal Air Force, Kennedy-rond. Kai Tack aerodrome, and Miss Margaret Elise Bird.
I
able film. Featuring Sally men come for the most part from Phipps, Nick Stuart, and Sammy Kwungtung and. Kwangsi. Cohen, the tale deals with their screamingly funny adventures The Cantonese seaplane, "Spirit ashore, on the sea and last of all of the Pearl River" has been re on an island.
And such an paired and flown to Foschow, says Island, too! The narrow escape the Chinese press. The aviators, There was a good attendance of of Mac and Sanay provide the congregation,
thrills, while their funny antics however, were again compelled to The Committee's report stated give the laughs from start to account of the stormy weather.
alight near the Cheklang coast on The bride is the daughter of Lt.- Col. L. G. Bird, D.S.O., Adminis-nter alia:-
finish. Continually
arguing The work has been well main-about money, this pair always trative Commandant of the Hong Kong Volunteer Defence Corps, tained throughout the year, the seem to be in danger, but they and principal of Messrs. Palmer attendance at the Services during get out of it quickly if it is only and. Turner, architects, etc., and the summer being particularly en-to land in more. of Mrs. Bird, No. 28, the Peak, couraging. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Wales Beard,
The Very Rev. Alfred Swann, D.S.C., M.A., officiated.
The contributions to the Funds have been generous, and have
slightly exceeded the estimates so that a useful balance of $314 la carried over to next year. It Four Bridesmaids It-Col. Bird gave his daughter should be noted, however, that a away. Lt. G. C. Trencham, R.N.,um of no less than $3,146 has who came out with the bride. been drawn from interest on the Sir Paul Chaber Donation. BC- groom and is also attached to the sides the subsidy towards current R.A.F., was hest man.
The ushers were Lt. J. W. M. expenses, entered in our accounts, Healing. R.N., Flying
several items of equipment have Officer Webb, RA.F., Flying Officer May,been paid for by the Trustees of
that Fund. R.A.F., Lt. C. N. Joy, R.A., Mr. J. E. L. Mackay and Mr. H. Owen Hughes.
of cream chrysanthemums and orange blossom.-
Misses Reta
The Choir
FAZIL"
STAR OF “TH HEAVEN"
IN NEW ROLE.
Sentence of three montha' rigor its imprisonment was passed by the Second Police Magistrate (Mr. W.. N. Gounay) at Singapore on a. | Tamil lorry driver who struck a 75 year-old compatriot on the head with a stick, inflicting a deep wound.
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COMING EVENTS ANNOUNCED IN THE "MAIL **
To-day--Queen's Theatre "Fazll. To-day-World Theatre; "Acroak The Pacific."
To-day-Star-Theatre; "Beau
Geatė,"
Today Theatre Royal: "Tom Jones," 4.30 p.m. Magic Flame (at 5.15 and 9.15); Dec. 20-22-World Theatre; "The Chinese pleture "Nemesis" part 1 (at 2.30 and 15)..
Dec. 20-22-Star Theatre "The Fiame of Yukon."
23-24-Queen's Theatre;
Dec. "Rose Marie."
·Dec. 23-24-World Theatre; "Stage Struck", at, 5.15 and 9.20 pim, Chinese plèture "Nemesis" part. II, at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m.
Dec. 23-21-Star Theatre; "The Quarterback.".
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Dec. 24-At P. W. D. Offices, one
Snow fell In Shanghai about 10 p.m. on the 3rd Inst. For about five minutes flakes were observed in A lavish screen version of Pierre the air, but not in sufficient quantity Frondaie's famous French stage to He on the ground. The wind at play "L'insoumiae," arrives at the the time was north-west. whereas lot of Crowa Land at Samshulpo. Queen's Theatre to-day where It had it been north-north-east, it is will remain the feature attraction probable that there would have been until Saturday.
quite a heavy fall.
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Dec. 20-At Sales Room, Dud- dell-st., a nice selection of articles comprising jewellery,. fancy, goods, and toys, 2.30 pm,
Sports.
6.15.m.
A good planp has been provided The screen play has been relens- for use in the Sunday School and fed under the title "Fazil" since it The Ipoh correspondent of the at social meetings. The Social Com-concerns the love affairs of Fazil, "Malayan Daily Express" writes: The bride wore a dress of ivory mittee have undertaken to defray Prince of Araby, The story opens "As regards the discovery of a rich chiffon velvet. Her train Was the cost by means of a series of in Venice whither the prince has tin vein on Meru Tin," it is now To-day H.K.Y.M.C.A. 'Basket lined with gold tissue and em-concerts, and have nearly complet-been sent on a diplomatic-mission stated that the out averages 30 Ball. "A" vs. "D." 6.15 p.m. broidered with pearls. Her veil ed their task.
He meets there Fabienne, a Part-piculs daily. Mr.J. B. Scrivener,
Dec. 20-H.K.Y.M.C.A. Hockey. was of tulle. She carried a trail
sienne of startling beauty and the Geologist, has visited the site. 2nd XI. vs. Club de Recreio, & p.m. sweeps her off her feet with his it is believed that the vein may
Dec. 21-H.K.Y.M.C.A. Basket The sustained interest In the swift love making marries her and lead to a rich fede. Another rich Ball, Postponed League Matches, There were four bridesmaids, Services during the summer was carries her back to his domain in patch of tin has been discovered ori the
Hazeland, partly due to the fine work done the desert where their happiness is Tronoh property belonging to Mble" at Hunters' Arms, 11 a.m.
Dec. 23-"Cross-country scram- Dorothea Bewley, Eileen Stub-¡by the choir, which has been great-shortlived because Fabienne re- Thanks are due fuses to bow to her husband's an binge and Eileen de Biere. They ly appreciated.
the well-known Dec. 28 K.Y.M.C.A. Hockey, wore dresses of green taffeta and to Mr. Chapman for his leadership elent marriage laws.
2nd XI. va. H. K. Cình “A...”, 5 pm, net. also gold tissue caps; and car-during nearly two years, and dur-cipitates a tense and absorbing
Miscellaneous. ried bouquets of gold chrysanthe-ing the last six months to Mr. drama and a number of exciting The North Chim Standard"
Dee. 23 H.K.Y.M.C.A. Quiet Frank White, who has put his scenes are enacted before the (Peking) says that the appointment hour, Speaker, Mr. J. H. Hunt. The Reception
whole heart into the work.
elimax which is quite unusual and of Mr. Harold Porter, formerly of Dec. 25-Christmas Day, H.K. Mrs. Bird, the liride's mother, A present, of the value of $95, which arrives at an unexpected H. M. Consular Service, as general YM.C.A. Christmas Tiffin. Mem wore a dress of cerise georgette was made to Mr. Andrews on his moment. Charlor Farrell, "Chico" manager of the Peking Syndicate is bers will invite Service Guests, 1 with a black coat, and a hat of departure in recognition of his of 7th Heaven," is cast as the regarded in China as of especial p.m. black and gold sequins.
faithful service as organist. We desert prince, while the part of significance. His familiarity with The hyma "Love Divine, All hereby tender thanks to Mr. Fabienne" is played by Greta Chinese affairs is markedly exten- Loves Excelling" was sung as the Phillips for help with the instru- Nissan. "Fazil" had an extended sive and he will bring to the de- bridal party walked up the aisle.ment during the early part of the run both in London and New York, licite task of representing the Pe- Mendelssohn's "Wedding March" year, and to Mrs. White, who was and in Shanghai, where it was re-king Syndicate great force and bril- was played at the end of the ser- appointed Honorary Organist in cently shown, broke all records. vice.
mums.
was
August:
this Church
Class 9ii: Shella Bruce.
The Plays
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INVENTOR'S STORY
HOW INSULIN. WAS
DISCOVERED
Professori P. G. Banting, of the University of Toronto, the dig
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The First Noel
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen Good Christian Men, Rejoice
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While Shepherds Watched
O God Our Help
Once in Royal David's City
God. From on High Hath Heard See, Amid the Winters Snow ....
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All Hall the Power of Jesus Name While Shepherds Watched
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B.B.C. Choir
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Organ Medley of Xmas Carols .. Organ Solo
Hymns
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THE SECRET OF GOOD COOKING
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USE A MODERN GAS COOKER.
"Just think of it-
› bother at all"
Haney. It may forecast A renew- ed attempt to revive the moribund The bride and bridegroom The Sunday School continues to
affairs of the Syndicate in China walked through the porch under inereuse, and the sympathetic in-
VICTORIA SCHOOL a condition brought about by the an archway of swords held by terest of the Congregation is in-
coverer of insulia for the treat- refusal or inability of Feng Yu- ment of diabetes, was awarded the officers, and the bridal car was vited to the report which the Sun-
(Continued from Page 1.)
hsiang to co-operate in re-opening Edinburgh University Cameron towed to Volunteer Headquar-day School's secretary will present. ters, where the reception
A Women's Guild was formed at
the Honan coal mines which are Prize for medical research inst held, by contingents from the the beginning of the Year in ac- -- Class 91:—Billy Pryde, Mary Joy the property of the British cor-year, and recently he delivered the R.A.F. and from H.M.S. "Tamar "cordance with the resolution pass- Parsons, Ross Robertson, Mickie poration. Mr. Konrick has made Cameron Prize lecture in Edin- A mammoth wedding caked at the last annual meeting, and Gibson, Derek Hollidge, Chas. Evans, constant efforts to take the military burgh University on the subject of
grip off the British mines and re-insulin. weighing 80 lbs., supplied by the venture has proved most suc-Jack Kelly, for Proficiency.
cessful. Their work will be gum- Lane, Crawford, Ltd., was cut.
peated representations have been He related how in 1920, in' Lon- Squadron Leader C. E. H. C. marised in a separate report.
Class 101 Jean Ewing. Moira made to the Marshal to assist, but don, Ontario, his interest Macpherson, officer commanding An effort is being made to or-Wattic, Walter Evans, for Pro- without success and it is regarded aroused by reading an article by Royal Air Force, Kai Tack, pro-graize a Young People's Society in ficiency..
as fortunate, 'Indeed, that the pumps Moses Baron on the subject. It no posed the health of the bride connection with the Church, and
Class 10il:-Peter Brooksbank, on the property have been permitted affected him that he was unable to (whose birthday it was) and several promising meetings have Arnold Brooksbank, Colin de Rome, to function so that vast damage sleep that might, and two o'clock in bridegroom, referring to the been held.
When the Rev. Kirk Maconachie Roy de Rome, Annette Gibson, might be avoided. The loss of his the morning he was able to cry: his ideas into a form crashes the latter has had in
services will be severely felt by the stallise
that would lend itself to experi Hong Kong, "twice on the acro-left the Colony, a farewell meeting Michael Ciell, for Proficiency.
company.
ment. Experiments were begun in drome and, like Jonah, has been was arranged in
Those taking part in the plays.
May, 1921, with dogs as the sub cast up by the sea on Gau Tau and a blackwood cabinet of his
own choice, costing $185, was pre-were-
An inquest was opened at the .ject, and in January, 1922, the first Rock after his aeroplane sank."'
Flay by pupils of Class 10: "One British Consulate-General, Tientsin, patients were treated in Toronto The bridegroom replied and sented to him with a silver plate!
his seat and Christmas Eve."
on Nov. 28 before Mr. A. G. N. General Hospital. The results proposed the health of the brides- commemorating
enterprise in founding this-Cause. Characters: A Mother, Shella Ogden, sitting as Coroner, on the were most encouraging, and rapid- maids.
Among the guests were H. This brings the total amount Bruce; Children, Beverleigh Bulti-body of Mrs. R. M. Vliers, late progress was made, resulting in the i
raised by the congregation for all tude. Poter Brooksbank, Dorothy part proprietor' of an establishment establishment of several clinics. Officer Administering the
Kelly, Midred Kelly, Eileen Barnett, in the ex-German Concession known Dr. Banting said that the cause Government (the Hon, Mr. W. T. purposes to $6,318.28.
The Church Site
Dorothy Salmon, Roy de Rome, Colin as the Villiers Club, frequented by of diabetes was unknown. It was Southorn, C.M.G.) and Mrs. The question of the Church de Rome, Michael Odell, Petor Hose-gamblers, Chinéac and foreign, but due to a deficiency of the internal Southorn, Mrs. Luard and Miss site occupied much Luard, the Rt. Rev. C, R. Duppuy through the year and, as the re-son, Fleming Kinnaird and Pat
attention, good, John Anderson, Alan Ander- recently closed after a police raid, secretion of the pancreas, but they (Bishop of Victoria), Sir Robertservation in Ma Tau Wei was con- Barnett;
Mrs. Villiers, says the "North did not know the cause of that de and Lady Ho Tung, Captainsidered too remote, application Banno a fairy coll, Annette Glason years of age, smart in appearance a part in a limited number of cases, HONG KONG & CHINA GAS CO., LTD.
Clown doll, Walter China Daily Mail," was about 40 ficiency. seemed to play. A. J. L. Whyte, A.D.C.. Major vas mude through the Union H. B. L. Dowbiggin, Hon. A.D.C. Church, Hong Kong. for the Jordan Dutch doll, Moira Wattle; a Christ- was believed to have separated from main cause, and there was consi- a golliwog, Arnold Brooksbank; a and not without education. She Diet was thought by some be the Valuable Presents
Road corner where we are, which! Among the many valuable pre-the Government has kindly granted,
her husband in Shanghai, and came derable evidence to show that over sents were a diamond and plati-lus for the erection of a Church and
Play by pupils of Class 9: to Tientsin a few months ago, when foeding with lack of exercise pre- num brooch (from the bride other necessary buildings.
Characters: Joan, Mary Joy Par- she made, the acquaintance of Mr. disposed a person to diabetes. The groom to the bride), a gold wrist cost of erecting a Church to seat sons; Teddy Bear, Hylton Edmond- Ralph Lu alias Lulu, of the Chinese With the relief of the symptoms of watch (gift of the bride to the about 300 persons and a six-room-son; Golliwog, Rose Robertson; Mr. Police service, formerly assistant this disease, and with the increased. bridegroom), a blackwood trayed Manse, including the prepara- Mouse, Mickie Gibson; Mrs. Mouse, director of the ex-German Conces strength and vigour resulting from the increased diet, the pessimistic; with glass and Chinese embroid- tion of the alte but not including Sheila Bruce; Baby Mice, Charitésion, and other persons of his sort.
melancholy diabetic became opimis-. ery (from the Hon. Mr. W. T. and any furniture, is estimated by the Evana, Geoff Stone, Billy Pryde. The evidence showed that when the and cheerful. Insulin, however, Mrs. Southorn), an Inscribed architects at $69,000.
Derek Hollidge and Terry Lockhart; doctors were summoned to attend
was not 2 euro for diabetes; silver salver (Officers, R.A.F. Marriage was solemnised six dolls, Shella Bruce, Jack Kelly, Mrs. Villiers a bottle containing it was a treatment that enabled the base), a silver coffee and tea set times in the Church during the Jackie Odell, John Thornhill, and tablets of voronal and corrosive sub-diabetic to burn suficient carbo- (Officers, H.K. Volunteer Defence period under review.
Billy Hosegood.
Imate were found on a table by her hydrates, so that proteins and fats, Corps) and a coffee set (from
Women's Guild
Play by pupils of Class B: "Sir bed. She was removed to hospital might be added to the diet in auffi- Officers of H.M.S. "Serapis"). " Mrs. Nelson read the report of Lancelot and Elaine" (dramatised where she died, and the postmortem clent quantities to provide energy
The honeymoon is to be spent the Women's Guild. As a result by Mlas M. J. Stuart).;
showed that death was due to for the economic burdens of life. in Baguio, in the Philippine of the recent sale of work 3854.50 Scene: The Court of King Arthur combination of corrosive and nar
The Principal, Sir Alfred Islands.
was, collected. The Guild has now at Camelot).
cotic poisoning. The inquest was Ewing, proalded, and thanked the
eminent lecturer.
the
The bride's travelling dress is of grey crepella with pale pink georgette collar and cuffs, match ed by a grey felt hat
PROTECTION
London. Yesterday.
**
3
mas Fairy-Jean Ewing,
a credit balarea in hand of $611.08. King Arthur, Harry Middleton; adjourned.
The Sunday School's activities Queen. Betty Evans; Elaine, Mary were' also read out to the meeting, Joy Parsona; Sir Lancelot. Frank and gave indications of both in Hughes; Bishop, David Parsons prosperous and growing. Institu- First Lady. Vivienne Hollidge; First ition..
Knight, Henry Bunje, Second Lady,
The meeting decided that in Nancy Duckworth; Second Knight, future the Subscribers List be Mac Sayers; Harper, Eric Stone; The Yorkshire Worsted Spinners done away with, and the funds for Dumb Bontman, Billy Gegg: Choir
ballot the Church be collected under the Boys, Mac Sayeri, Eric Stone. Operatives Federation shows a large majority in favour "Envelope System."
After the distribution of prizes,
Those who
of the safeguarding proposal for wish to join, the Union Church, Mrs. Southorn, was presented with the dress goods industry. British Kowloon, are in future to be in a lovely basket of chrysanthemums, vited to sign a Church Roll, and will be supplied with, a Promise- and the children gave her three Form, where they can note down hearty cheers and a "tiger.
Wireless Service. .
It is understood that Mr. W. E. the amount of their weekly offer- ("Pussyfoot") Johnson is arriving ing, together with name and ad- in Shanghai on the s.a. "President dress, and envelopes will be for Wilson" on December 24. Mr.warded to them by the Church with Johnson, who is travelling in the which they can contribute the pro- interest of the World League mised offering from time to time. Against Alcoholism, is desirous of getting in touch, during his short atay in Shanghai; with persons who
are interested: In this. movement.⠀⠀
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