November 13, 1909.7
MILITARY WEDDING AT THE CATHEDRAL.
PAXTON-DENNYS.
At St. John's Cathedral on Thursday, in the presence of a large congregation, the wedding was solemnised of Lieutenant Alexander Nor. man Paxton, R.E., son of Mr. R. C. Paxton, of Walmer, Kent, to Miss Florence Gertrude Dennys, daughter of Mr. Henry Lardner Dennys (President of the
Law Society of Hongkong, and formerly Crown Solicitor). Punctually at half-past two the bride arrived at the Cathedral in a sedan chair decorated with greenery and flowers, and was led up the aisle by her father, followed by daintily- dressed little bridesmaids and train-bearers.
The bride's dress, which was beautifully made by Madame Flint, was of very soft French satin, made Princess fashion and trimmed with beauti- ful hand embroidery in shades of ivory silk. The very graceful Watteau train was caught to the waist with large embroidered buttons and the long tight-fitting sleeves of open tucked tulle and the pretty turned-down collar were both the latest Paris ideas. The lovely old Matines lace veil which the bride wore was lent by Mrs. Edwards. The bride carried a beauti. ful shower bouquet of choice white flowers, tied with broad satin ribbons, and for her only ornament wore the pendant of pearl, given her by the bridegroom. The wedding ring was, we understand, made by one of the bridegroom's fellow-officers.
The bridesmaids were Miss Phoebe, Iris and Dione May. Their pretty frocks were made of Japanese silk gauze with a blue satin stripe over white satin, and on their heads they wore guipure lace caps with wide wings of the lace, and carried posy bouquets of pink roses. There were two small train-bearers-Miss Vivienne Dennys and Master William Potts-the little girl in white silk' gauze with hand-embroidered blue flowers on it, and a lace cap with bunches of blue ribbons, the little boy in a white man- o' war sailor's suit with pale blue collar and white cap.
The bridegroom presented the bridesmaids with gold shamrock brooches with jade centres, and the little page with a pin to correspond. Mrs. Dennys' bouquet was made of red roses tied with green ribbons to match. her gown-all the bouquets being supplied by Miss Fairall.
Mr. John Crookenden, of the Buffs, was best man."
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The Rt. Rev. Bishop of Victoria officiated. assisted by the Rev. F. T. Johnson (Chaplain of the Cathedral) and the Rev. Dallas Ennis (Chaplain to the Forces), and the service was fully choral. After the signing of the register, the military and naval officers in the congrega tion stepped out into the aisle and formed with their swords an arch of steel under which the bridal party passed as they left the Cathedral.
The reception afterwards held at Craig Ryrie, the Peak, was largely attended by friends of the happy couple.
The bride went away in a pale pink cloth cos- tume with touches of brown and with a hat en suite.
Following is a list of the presents: Bride's gift to bridegroom:-Gold and jade studs and
links and miniature.
Bridegroom's gift to bride-Pearl pendant, jade and
gold bracelet and jade and gold chain.
Silver tea set and kettle and cheque from Mr H. L.
Dennys,
Jade pendant-Mr. L. Dennys.
Cheque Mr A. J. Dennys, lientsin.
Silver bowl-Mr H. L Dennys, Junior.
Silver brushes-Miss Vivienne l'ennys.
Drawn thread tea cloth-Miss Major.
Silver tea tray-Colonel Dumbleton and the officers
Royal Engineers.
Silver bowl-The officers Royal Artillery, Silver cigarettes box-The subalterns and attached
officers 105 h Mahraŝta L.I. Travelling clock - Some officers the Buffs. Silver frame--Hon Mr F. A. Hazeland. Silver tea spoons and sugar tongs-Hon Sir F. H.
and Lady May.
Blackwood opium stool-Hon Mr and Mrs Brewin. Cloisonne umbrella handle-Miss Langstein. į Japanese lacquer tray-rs Langstein,
Silver scent bottle-Mr. and Mrs Thompson.
Silver vases-Lieut. C. W. Beckwith, R.N., Mr J. H.
King and Mr W. L. Shenton.
Silver napkin rings-Captain and Mrs Craig.
Blackwood frame-Mr Greig.
CHINA CVERLAND TRADE REPORT.
Silver vases-Captain and Mra Collingwood. Silver sweet dishes-Dr and Mrs Forsyth. Silver salt cellars-Hon Mr and Mrs Grosson. Silver vases-Mr Browrigg-
Silver pepper pots-Col, and Mrs Bedford. Ivory fan-Mr A. Chapman, R.A. Silver mounted claret jug-Mr J, Crookenden, the
Buffs.
G. Worcester.
Silver vases-Major J. McCarthy, R.A.M.C. Foochow lacquer table Dr, Mrs and Miss Clarke.. Blackwood table Mr D. Wolf, Mr C. Carr and Silver vases-Mr and Mrs Eves. Silver sweet dish-Mr Dowbiggin. Chinese embroidered blotting pad-Miss Barker. Cloisonne vases-Major and Mrs Eaton. Silver sauce boat-Hon Mr Rees Davies. Chi ese work bag-Mr Bevington.
Sot of drawn thread tea cloths, table centres, &c
Hon Mr and Mrs Messer.
Silver sweet dishes-Mr and Mrs Mackie. Silver toast racks-Lieut. G. Benyon, R.N. Chinese silver model-Mr W. Daniel.: Blackwood and silver inkstand--Mr
Newall.
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THE TRADE OF KIAOCHAU IN 1908
The report of the Director of Customs in Kiaochau states that the total volume of trade for the year 1908 amounted to £1,600,000, being an increase of 10 per cent. as compared with the previous year. Imports slightly de- Mr clined, so that the increase is entirely represent- ed by exports. These have received a remark- Jable fillip by the calling at Tsingtau since April of the P. and O. steamers, which give a direct communication with European ports: The number of ships sailing under the German flag declined from 281 to 222, and those under the British flag from 127 to 109, while the number of Japanese ships, on the other hand, increased from 58 to 79; and the Chinese from 5 to 20.
and Miss
Blackwood stool—Mr and Mrs Looker. Cloisonne vase-Mr C. Bulmer Johnson. Chinese tea set-Mr and Mrs Collison Morley. Silver vase-Mr Reader Harris. Blackwood cabinet-Mr and Mrs J. Hastings. Cheque-Mrs Edwards.
Silver cigar lighter-Captain Marescaux, R.N.. Silver glove box-Sir Henry Berkeley, K.C. Blue China vases-The Bishop and Mrs Lander. Enamelled necklace-Mrs Arratoon Seth. Brass incense burnor-Mr P. Sydenham Dixon. Salt collars--Mr and Mrs Wright. Travelling clock-Major and Mrs Wait, R.E.
Silver frame-Mr, Mrs and Miss Tennent. Ivory Frame-Miss Hazeland. Mother of pearl fruit dishes-Dr and Mrs Stedman. Black wood opium stool-Mr and Mrs Lafrentz. Blackwood and silver tray--Mr and Miss Bryer. Silver butter dishes-Mr J. Barton, Silver trinket box-Mr and Mrs Evan Ormiston, Silver fruit dish Mr and Mrs Paget Hett. Lace d'oilies-Mr and Mrs Harvey. Embroidered table centres-wias Ella Rowe. Silver Mustard Pots Mr and Mrs Wakeman.
Silver pin box-Hon Mr H.H.J. Gompertz. Silver vases-Mr D. Donne. Silvor bowl-Mr Ho Kom Tong. Travelling clock-Mr and Mrs Stabb.
THE CHINESE SENATE,
It is reported by Chinese dispatches that the members of the new Senate to be organized will consist of:
1. Members elected by Imperial Clansmen, Princes, Manchu, Chinese and Mongolian Nobles, officials in the Ministries and Offices, on the 1st of the 2nd month.
2. Members appointed by Decree from a list, submitted by the Senate, of the following persons recommended by metropolitan or provincial officials. Eminent scholars who have obtained ranks otherwise than by examination; authors of valuable works, and persons qualified to enter the highest academy of learning. These are limited to thirty in number:
3. Members elected by voters and tax-payers.. 4. Members elected by and from the Provincial Assemblies, 9 from Chihli, 7 from Kiangsu and Chêkiang; 6 from Kiangsi, Szechuan, and Shautung; 5 from Anhui, Hupeh, Hunan,, ·
Silv r mounted bambooowder box-Mr G. W. Orme. Honan, Shansi and Kuangtung: 4 from Fukien,
Roll of silk-Mr Hartnell Beavis. Silver vases-Colonel and Mrs Dann. Salt cellars--- Mr and Mrsooker. Silver sweet dish -Mr P. Jacks.
Shênsi and Yunnan; 3 from Mukden, Kansu and Kuangsi; and 2 from Kirin, Heilungkiang, Kueichon and Chinese Turkestan: Donble the
Assemblies, from which number the Viceroy or Governor of the province will finally select the assigned members.
Silver rose bowl-Colonel and Mrs Lambert and Miss required number will first be nominated by the
Lord.
Cloisonne bowl-Mr and Mrs J. R. M. Smith. Drawn
thread tea table cloth-Mr and Mrs
Shelton Hooper. Chinese porcelain bowl-Colonel and Mrs Chamior,
R. A.
Silver tea caddy--Mr Wong Hing. Cheque-Mr and the Misses Wil inson.
ilver nkstand--Mr and Mrs Patrick Jones, Silver enamelled combs- Mrs Lyon. Silver hair pin box-Hon Mr FJ. and Mrs Badeley. Silver photograph frame -Colonel W. 1. Lander,
A. P. D.
Diver dessert knives and forks - Mr F. B. L. Bowley,
Ivory shore horn and paper knife-Mr and Mrs
Lawrence Gibbs.. Sandal wood fan-Mrs Prior.
Silver vases-Mr H. L. O. Garrett and Mr F. V B.
Kirwan.
Almond dishes-Mrs Basil Taylor. Silver powder box-Mr J. R. Wood. Silver frame-Mr C. D. Melbourne. Drawn thread table cloth, &c.—Mr Walter Dowley. Silver vas *-. Mr H. Murray Bain
Cruet stand-Mr and Mrs A. Turner,
Chine e vase-Mrs Black
Lace paras 1 cover-Mrs Beck. Silver tea pot, milk jug and sugar basin--General
Broadwoo and Captain Heathcote. Pearl and gold broch -Me and Mrs Adamson. One et silver liqueur cups-Mr and Mrs Hutton
Potts.
Silver hat pin stan 1-The Mis-es Ports. silver but on hoo. -- Mrs Grint Smith. Silver vase-Mrad Mrs Edkins.
Gold and rattan bangle Mr and Mrs Allen Dennys
(Penang).
One set silver menu holders-Dr. Fitzwilliams.
RETURNED EXILES.
Three natives were charged at the Magistracy on Monday, two before Mr. Hallifax and one be- fore Mr. Wood, with returning from banishment. The first defendant who appeared before Mr. Hallifax admitted the charge, and the second informed his Worship that the first man told him he could come back and go to Singapore.
His Worship-You cannot go to Singapore You will both go to jail for six months and be exposed in the stocks for six hours.
now.
The other offender, who was charged before Vr. Wood, fared worse than his compatriots, Mother of pearl fruit dishes-Captain and Mrs for he was sentenced to twelve months impris.
Worthington.
onment and six hours' stocks.
THE LAMA PONTIFFS,
In its "Notes on Native Affairs," the N. C. Daily News says:-
It will be remembered that, when the Dalai Lama visited Peking last year, the Imperial Government spared neither expense nor trouble for his reception in order to secure his affection and loyalty to China. He was received in Court with great consideration, preparations on a lux- urious scale were made wherever he went, and. a venerable title was conferred on him by Imperial Edict. His leaning towards the Russians, however, gave no little concern to the Government; and much pressure had to be brought to bear upon the Dalai Lama to secure his return to Lhasa and to prevent his paying an intended visit to Russia on his way to Tibet. After, he arrived at Lhasa, his brother Pontiff, the Panshên Lama, felt envious of the rewards that the Dalai Lama had received, and it was reported that he, the Panshen Lama, intended to follow the Dalai's example and to visit Peking. The Government dreaded having to incur another item of great expense in providing for his travel and visit, and prevailed upon him to relinquish this intention.
In spite of the efforts to engage his good- will, the Government has cause to suspect the Dalai's loyalty; and the Imperial Residents in Lhasa have recommended that the Panshên Lama, his co-Pontiff, be awarded some marks of favour, so that he may serve as a check on the Dalai Lama, and strengthen the hands of the Residents in introducing reform measures in Tibet. It appears that this move has produced some result, for it is reported that the Dalai and the Panshen Lamas are now in dispute over their respective powers. The Government, it is said, has telegraphed to the Residents to interpose and make peace between the two Pontiffs.