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THE CHINA MAIL,
CHINESE WEDDING
of saying what he thinks in a telling way. Those feelings still
Relative of Sir Robert remain with ma, (Applause).
Ho Tung Married
TO MISS MINNIE LEE
I do not know whether the bride- groom is as "telling" in his talk as his father, but he has certainly inherited his old man's disarming and winning smile. I have a
WHO'S WHO
Passengers On The "President Taft"
A
Aniong the prominent passengers President.
The wedding was solemnised ut shrewd idea that that smile of his who arrived on the .. St. John's Cathedral, at 3 p.m., on has had much to do with his win-Taft" on Saturday were:- Saturday, of Miss Minnie Lee, fifth | ning the charming lady now stand- Mr. Barry Baldwin who en route to daughter of the late Mr. Lee Kaning by his side! (Laughter and Manila, is connected with the steam- tung and Mrs. Lev Kan-tung, and Applause).
ship department of Macrondray & Co.. Mr. Wong Sik-chung, fourth son The bride I have known from the steamship agents and importers and of Mr. Wong Kam-fuk, J.P., who Į time when she was a pupil at St.{exporters. His father is a partner is a brother-in-law of Sir Robert Paul's Girls' School. In those with Carlos Young, connected with this | Ho Tung, member of the District days she was a vivacious, pretty firm.
Mr. W. L. Barkor, of the Standard Watch Committee and other public little girl, popular among all in or bodies, patron of the Chinese outside her school. I remember Company of New York, accom
panied by his wife and son, Master Recreation Club, compradore of ones when an M.C.L. sale was on at william Barker, Jr. the Hong Kong and Kowloon Government House, I saw from a
31r. W. R. Jeaves, representative of Wharf and Godown Co.
distance a crowd of young men sur-the Parke Davis Company of Detroit, rounding something, jostling and en route to Manila en a, business trip, elbowing each other in order to get to that something.
The Rev. H. V. Koop officiated, and there was a large attendance of the relatives and friends of the parties at the Cathedral.
The Bride's Dress
Major Maxwell Murray, staff of the Governor-General of the Philippine Islands, en route to Manila where ha will take up his duties.
Frantic Struggle On my getting near to the scene
Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Herr, travelling The bride, who was given away I saw that the object of their around the world on a businers and by her brother, Mr. Thomas Lee, frantic struggle was little Mies pleasure trip. Mr. Herr is connected was charmingly attired in a long Minnie Loc, looking tantalising with the Westinghouse Electric Com gown of ivory satin charmeuse and charming in a dress that transform-Pany.
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Shank, returning ivory lace, trimmed with a trailed her into a gay butterfly, and
to Hong Kong after a visit to Japan
of orange blossom, and a short veil. with a dainty basket of flowers of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence P. Day, at Her bouquet was of cosmos anemone variegated hues hanging round her New York City, on an extended plea
sure trip through the Orient and thence around the world.
and maidenhair fern.
neck.
One look at her gave me the rea She was attended by her sisters, the Misses Rose and May Lee, Misa son why those young fellows were I did Beatrice Chon and Miss Florence so eager to buy her wares. 12th November.
Lim, as
bridesmaids,
Old as I was, I and the not blare them. Misses Elleen Lee, and Madeline bought a flower from her, though
I had to and Gladys Cheung as flower girls,
walt quite five minutes whilst Master Lawrence Lee
before I could attract her atten- tion. (Laughter). page.
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The bridesmaids dresses were of mauve and yellow georgette and ailk net, whilst the flower girls wore primrose yellow satin dresses. Master Lee's costume was of mauve satin.
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As I have said, I do not know the bridegroom very well, but of one thing 1 am pretty sure, and that is that ho must possess a power of attraction to an unusual gree.
The Winsome Brida
de-
I know that there must have been a dozen young fellows eager to
Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Campbell of Sant Francisco, on a tour of the Orient, They disembarked here.
Mra, John V. Little, of Oklahoma, en route to Manila.
Mr. B. F. Paysans, research engineer for the American Rolling Mill Com pany of Ohio, on a business trip ta Manila, accompanied by Mrs. Passano.
Mrs. O. Stranan of London, who came to Hong Kong to join her husband.
Mr. Hugh B. Wright of the Sucha Corporation of New York City, on a business trip to Manila.
of
Mr. James Taggart, manager Hotels in Shanghai and Hong Kong, Flowers carrled by the
accompanied by Mrs. Taggart." bridesmaids were gladioli in
Mr., James Beveridge, engaged in the sheafs, and the flower girls had throw themselves and their fortune insurance business, on'route to Manila at the dainty feet of pretty, win-Hankow, on a business trip to Hong Mr. L. E. Gale, automobile dealer of some Miss Minnie Lee; but the fact Kong.
baskets of white roses.
A Chinese Gown
The duties of best man
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Mrs. Lee Kan-tung, the bride's that she has given her heart to Mr. Mr. and Mrs. Fuller of San Rafael, mother, wore & picturesque Chi-Wong Sik-chung speaks volumes California, en route to Manila Tri
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coloured and richly embroidered in [(Applause). ANDES MARU
Wednesday, 11th December. gold.
It is an ident match, and I know Mr. and Mrs. John C. Jennison and RIO DE JANEIRO, SANTOS & BUENOS AIRES Via Saigor, Singapore,
two children, Master John C., Jr., and were that they will be happy for over Master Lathrop, en route to Manila, Colombo, Durban & Cape Town,
carried out by Dr. K. W. Chaun, Ladies and gentlemen, I now ask and then continuing on to Europe. whilst Mr. C. K. Kwok was the you to drink with me to the good
A new economical way to spend a Mr. R. Marcelina, returning to thejort summer holiday. Take a trip to groomsman,
health and long life of Mr. and Philippines from Japan where he was Wuch w and back. Only requires After the ceremony a reception Mrs. Wong Sik-chung. (Loud Ap-jengaged in the motion picture business. four lays. See all the sights of the was held at the Hong Kong Hotel | plause).
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Later Mr. and Mrs. Wong Sik- chung left for their honeymoon The toast to the bride and bride-which will be spent travelling in groom was proposed by the Hon. Japan, and later to Shanghai, Dr. R. H. Kotewall, C.M.G., LL.D., | who said:
I seem to be in some demand as what the Chinese call Lucky Old Man at weddings lately! (Laugh- ter).
Pretty Ceremony
MR. KWOK CHAN AND MISS GERTRUDE CHAN
i-.-
Two other well-known Chinese families were united by the bonde
LEARNING TRICKS
U.S. Delegate Takes Intensive "Course
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Washington, Saturday. In preparation for the arduous task as head of the American delegation to the Naval Conference in London, Mr. Stimson has been undergoing a three in American
Last Saturday I had the pleasure of proposing the principal toast at the wedding of a good friend, and to-day I am performing the of matrimony on Saturday when Mr. weeks' intensive course same pleasing duty at the wedding Kwok Chan, second son of Mr. Naval policy, under the supervision of of a son of an equally good and Kwok Slu-lau, the well-known the general board of the Navy,—— much older friend. (Hear hear). philanthropist, married Mis Ger- Router's American Service.
If I charged a fee for the job.trude S. W. Chan, eldest daughter
I should be doing a fairly good busi-of Mr. Chan Lim-pak. neas at this time of the year, hav
Ing within the last few days had, home of the bridegroom, Marling- The ceremony took place at the on account of previous engage ford. 97-99 Robinson Road, and ments, to decline two similar invits-was attended by a large number of tions, much to my regret. (Laugh- friends. Among those present ter).
being H.E. Sir Cécil and Lady But, anyhow, I would have Clementi, Major-General J. W. waived the fee for this occasion, Sandilanda, Officer
Commanding for the pleasure it gives me is the Troops, and several other, dis- sufficient recompense, (Applause).
tinguished guests.
QUEEN OF SPAIN
Arrival in London on Private Visit
Rugby, Yesterday. The Queen of Spain, accompanied by the Infanta Beatrice and Infanta Christina, arrived in London by special Chip of the Old Block The bride was charmingly at-train last night. She was met at Vic- Though I do not know the tired in white satin with silver torin by the Queen, the Prince of bridegroom intimately myself, those embroidery and carried a bouquet Wales, and the Spanish Ambassador- who do tell me that he is a wonder of white lilies of the valley with British Wireless Service. fully good business man--In fact, maidenhair fera. She was attend- chip of the old block. (Applause) ed, by three bridesmaids--Misses I have known the old block for about Pearl Chow, Agnes Chan and 35 years.
When I was a young Margaret Chan, who were dressed man, I, in common with other in light pink net Hned with satin youngsters, looked up to him with and trimmed with allver. They great admiration not unmingled carried bouquets of pink flowers. with a bit of awe, for, although he The flower girl was Miss Chan. has a large heart-a heart as big as his head he has always a babit
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PACIFIC RELATIONS
Japanese Conference Comes To A Close
Kyoto, Saturday.
The Taird Biennial Conference upoa Paclic Relations closed to-day; in a vary cordial atmosphere.
At the closing luncheon the visiting dolegatés expressed satisfaction over the result of the frank discussions of not only academie matters but delicate political matter") and also ki the for- therance of Irlandskip) by daily pars sonal conferaZCOS,
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