HONGKONG MAN'S DEATH AT HOME
A FATAL FLYING ACCIDENT.
Now's has been received locally of the death at Home, on September 7th, of Capt Gordon Cope. R.A. F., lately of Mesh Lace, Crawford & Co.. Hong koos. Capt. Cop. who had returned from France during August. WAS engaged in instruction when a collision
occurred in mid-air, and acroplane crashed to the ground, the young officer and the observer both being killed instan- taneously.
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Capt. Cope, who was a son of Mr. W. C. Cope. C.C., Finchley, and Mrs. Cope,
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19TH, 1918.
CORRESPONDENCE.
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MILITARY WEDDING AT KOWLOON.
تاره
LIEUT, MITCHELL AND MISS R.. D. ROBERTSON.
St. Andrew's Church, Kowloon, was the scene of a very, pretty wedding yes- Sin. At the meeting of the Constitu terday afternoon when Lieut Eric John tional Reform Association held the other Mitchell, of the 197th Beluchis (son of day, one of the speakers advocated "the the late Mr. E. W. Mitchell of Hong
model settlement in
kong and of Mrs. Mitchell of 3, Addison Provision of a
Kowloon between the prolongation of Coronation and Taipo Roads.. I believe Mis Rose Dorothy Robertson, younger Gardens, London, „W.) 'was married to he was referring to Kowloongtong, lying daughter of Major T. A. Robertson. of between Yaumati railway station and the Army Ordnance Department, and Shamshuipo. I do think Mrs. Robertson, of Antrim Villas, Kow- people know that some Portuguese and loon. The bridegroom, who was on the others bought several million square feet staff of Messrs. Bradley & Co., left of founding a Garden City, To-day one of the best kept gardens in the Peninsula is to be found there. The promoters are very much discouraged in developing the land as there are as present two large cemeteries situated right in the midst of their property. I cannot understand why these cemeteries should be allowed to exist in such close proximity to human hábitations and within & stone's throw
left Hongkong for Home immediately of land there some years ago in the hope Hongkong last year to take up a Com
„after the outbreak of war and joined the Inns of Court O.T.C., receiving his com- mission in the Artillery in December. He saw continuous service in France, and was severely wounded early this year.
He joined, the Flying Corps "in the Spring of 1910.
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In May last, Capt. Cope was married to Miss Doris L. Shepheard, daughter of Mr. J. E. Shepboard of Hampstead. He was only 27 years of age at the time of
his death.
life everlasting."
Mongkok, which is fast developing
mission in the Indian Army, and only returned to the Colony on leave a few days ago.
His arrival synchronised with that of Major Robertson from Vladivo stock. The bride who has been an active well known and deservedly popular. worker on behalf of war charities. is
The Church was Alled: with the many friends of the contracting parties. The ride, who was given in marriage by her
CHINESE TELEGRAMS.
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PEKING NEWS.
PIKING, November 18th.
It is reported that the ex-Premier Tuan Chi-jui will attend the Peace Conference in Europe. Tuan has left Pcking for Shanghai, and will proceed to Europe: from Shanghai, -
decided to inspect the Chinese troops, and the Foreign troops in Peking on the 28th and entertain the Allied Ministers on the 29th inst.",
The President, Esu Shih-chang, has;
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CANTON NEWS.
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BAS PO
CANTON, November 18th
PEACE CELEBRATIONS,
فرمی
The Military Government has sant a circular telegram to the South-West pro vinces ordering the to celebrate the Allied victory. The Principals of the Canton schools have proposed to hold a tera procession, in addition to the decorations of various schools, to celebra-
into a town of some importance. If the father, was attired in a becoming go decorations of various schools, to celebrate
of white duchesse satin veiled with shadow lace and trimmed with orange blossoms, She wore the conventional
the armistice in Europe. SWATOW REPORTS.
It is reported that the Canton Military
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mert and Betty Hammond. These young ladies wore frocks of pink crepé de ching, trimmed with brown fur, and Eve caps. They carried baskets of roses. The bridegroom was accompanied by Lieut. Col. Mayhew, R.M.L.I., as best
man..
THE TUCHUN'S RESTONATION,
Wing-son, will resign on account of ill- health. He has been adviced to do so by a foreign doctor. Ma Chai, one of the Kwangsi leaders, will be appointed Blok's
It is rumoured that the Tuchun, Mok
successor.
The funeral took place en September Government could see its way to remove 11th at SL Marylebone Cemetery, or close these burial grounds at baco I Finchley. The prayers at "the committal feel certain much capital would be at concluded with the beautiful Russian tracted to that place. Some 3 or 4 years. for the departed:"Civo ago a Portuguese syndicate bought 10 Contakion rest. O Christ, to Thy servants with Thyseres of ground (ons acre of building: saints, where sorrow and weeping are no land and nine meres of agricultural land) more, neither sighing nor weeping but from the Coverament for 21,000 or 8.200 cents per square foot. This gives a fair idea of value of land in that locality. So far, only two bungalows have been DEATH OF MR. F. A. PIESSE built. The two cemeteries are the stum- The death occurred suddenly at mid-bling blocks for the development of the
The service. which was conducted by TLUENZA IN KIANO-81.- night on Sunday of Mr. F. A. Pisse, district; otherwise, the whole of the Eow the Rev. H. Copley Moxie, was fully
A message from Nam-Hung states that Principal Warder of the Victoria Gaol, loongteng is an ideal place for a Porta choral, the hymns "The voice. that the influenta epidemic is spreading all The deceased, who was about 51 Fears of guest reservation age, was apparently in the best of health mand, full views of the harbour, and the on Sunday evening. He retired to bedurrounding bills abound with granite at about 9.20 p.m., and a couple of hours suitable for building purposes. The
Before Government can later complained of feeling ill. any effective medical assistance could be hundred acres at a premium of 3100 per rendered be succumbed, owing. it is acre on the same terme as those granted believed, to heart-disease. The deceased to the above-named sydicate. If this came to the Colony in March, 1902, as
were done the next step would be the a warder, and rose to the position of opening up of proper roads, as accessabi- chief warder in February, 1911.
Helity is one of the chief features in town saw service in the Boxer Rebellion. planning. Improved ferry services at an unassuming nature, he was liked Mongkok and Shanshuipo and the estab
Of
by
The hillsides com
breathed o'er Eden" and "Our Blest over Kiang-si. The Northern troops are Redeemer" being sung Whilst the suffering severely and more than 300 register was being signed Mr. Martin, deaths have been reported. who presided at the organ, played
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easily sell a fow Mendelssohn's well known bridal march, JAPANESE STEAMER ON FIRE
and, later the newly married couple passed out of the Church under an arch- way formed by the swords of the many military officers present. Capt. Back Capt. Marray and Lieut. McConnell acted as ushers at the service.
Services Recreation Club when the cus- A reception followed at the United
all who came into contact with him. Hellishment of a railway station near the tomary toasts were honoured. H.E, the
leaves a widow and one son..
and
Last Poet sounded.
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At about 6 am. yesterday the Japanese steamer Shinkoka Mare, of 4,392 tons, commanded by Captain T. Kinchiki and owned by the Kishomoto Kisen Kaisha, Osaka, Japan, entered the harbour and signalled for assistance; a fire having broken out in one of the holds.
Officer Administering the Government (the Hon. Mr. Claud Severn, C.M.G.), proposed the health of the bride and
It appears that the vessel left Singa
he said, for several years. She was a rubber, and, while on the high, sexe, bridegroom. He had known the bride, Pare on her way to Vancouver with a general cargo, comprising copra and
played any and every game and played the holds. The Captain and crew did all "sportsman" of the very best type, make was seen to be insning 'from one of them all well. He had also known the in their power to extinguish the fire, but bridegroom for a long time and was well their efforts proved fatile and it was aware of his sterling qualities Lieutdecided to put in at "Hongkong. Hers Mitchell was an exceedingly lucky fellow. the fire-floats, manned by the local His Excellency wished all prosperity to brigade, immediately got to work, and flattering terms to Major and Mrs.in subduing the outbreak. The extent the newly married couple and referred in at the end of a couple of hours succeeded
Robertson whose names he also coupled of the damage is not yet known. The with the toast.
vessel and cargo, it is stated, were' heavily insured.
Lion Hill's tunnel would tend to popu. The funeral took place last evening larise the place as a residential quarter. was accorded military honours, In order to stimulate beilding activity deceased having been a member of "A"
Platoon of the Hongkong Estate and Finance Co., Ltd., could be a private enterprise like the Humphrey's ..Co., No. 4
Defence Corps. The coffin, covered by depended upon to meet the demand. This the Union Jacks on which rested the Company is one of the largest property helmet, belt and bayonet of the deceased,
owners in Kowloon and as the Portu was placed on a gun-carriage drawn by gusse have very large holdings of shares men of No. 4 platoon The 18th Infan-in this Company I trust the manage try Band led the procession playing ment will take this matter into their Chopin's Funeral March. On arrival at favourable consideration. The Govern the cemetery gates several, warders of meat ought likewise to invite local «Victoria Gaol, carried the coffe on their architects to submit plans for 4 and shoulders to its last festing place. The roomed bungalow, costing from $4,000 to Bov. E. Copley Moyle officiated at the 97,000. Prizes should be given for the graveside, and at the conclusion of the best bungalow to be uniformly adopted service, three volleys were fired and the in the proposed model settlement. In The bridegroom caused great amuse order to encourage building, printed ment in a brief but appropriate reply. The deceased's widow and son were the plans and specifications should be sold
He said that although he had the reputa chief-mourners and amongst these pre for a nominal fee to each allotment tion of being the greatest talker in Hong. Mrs. Kemp, Mr. P. P. J. Wodehouse. sent were Mr. J. W. Frank, A.S.PR) holder of one acre of, ground. In conclu- (Assistant Superintendent of Victoriasion, I share the belief of another kong, he was a very bad hand at making Col. Young. Lt. Col. Crisp, Lieut. Cel speaker at that memorable meeting who speeches. He had attended very many Passby, Major and Mrs. Morgan, Major Caol), Major Macdonald and Captain snid that Kowloon is bound to become weddings, but this wedding was certain and Mrs. Hammond, Major Ardoino,
a great city."—Yours faithfully,: t
the best of them all. He thanked His Major and Mr. Macdonald, Major Hongkong, 18th November, 1916. Excellency for the flattering things he Cassels, Fleet Surgeon Cochrane, Surgeon had said both about his wife and himself, Fitzroy Williams, Captain and Mrs and those present for having drunk to Lammert, Capt. and Mrs, Aitkan, Capt their bealth with such cordiality. In Pearce, Capt Wall, Capt and Mrs. turn be proposed the toast of the brides Richardson, Captain Gray, Lieut, and maids
Mra Esworth, Commander Beckwith, R.N., and Mrs. Beckwith, Lients. Me Connell and Campbell, Mr. and Mrs. B. M. Dyer, Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Pearce Miss Rogers, Rev. F. G. B. and Miss Hastings, Mr. and Mrs A. G. Gordon, Miss Gordon, Mr. and Mr. Athol Ander- Hlebinson, Mr. and Mrs. F. Bevington, 590, Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Keigwin, Miss
Mrs. Brett, Mr. and Mrs WA J
Mrs. Fearon, Mr. and Mrs. B. Lammert, Ds. Cooper, Mr. and Mrs. D. K. Blair, and K. Much selane, Dr. and Mrs. Strachan, Dr. and Mrs. Black, the Regiment, the Civil and Military Staff Major and Officers of the Hampshire of the A.O.D., and many others,
Towards the close of the reception another pleasing ceremony was perform ed. Colonel Young, on behalf of the United Bervices Becreation Club, pre bowl, which had been subscribed for among the members, as a mark of appreciation
Stewart,
The floral tributes included those from the widow; "A" Co., H.K.D.C., Assist aat Superintendent of Victoria Gaol; the Warders of Victoria Gaol; the guards of Victoria Gaol; the Clerical Staff of the Prison Department; Naval and Military Lodge; and the Police.
DEATH OF MRS HANBURY IN SHANGĦal-
F.M.
ATTEMPTED SUICIDE, WOMAN FOLLOWS HER BROTHER-
cide.
IN-LAW'S ADVICE.
Lt. Col. Mayhew, replying on behalf of the little bridesmaids, remarked that he
"I was worried by my creditors, and when I asked my brother-in-law to return the money he borrowed from me he advised me to go abroad or commit sui would be quite willing to act as bestman side, so I followed his advice and jumped to them in a few years time. into the sea." Thus spoke a middle-aged Chinese woman of respectable appearance Babsequently Licut and Mrs. Mitchell at the Magistracy, yesterday, when left amid showers of ries and confetti,
with attempting to charged
"commit sui-
for Taipo, where, the honeymoon is being Inspector Gordon
informed. Mr.
Wolfe spent. They will leave for Shanghai that defendant went on boards crowded about the end of this week: The bride's ferry coming from Kowloon to Hongkong, and when half way across she jumped going away dress, was of mist-blae faced into the water. The ferry had to be cloth, trimmed with silver and georgette. stopped and the woman was rescued. She informed the Police, that her husband had She wore a black velvet hat trimmed Soutor, K.O.S.L, C.I.E., Commissioner on her. Her brother-in-law had also
to the F.M.B. after borrowing money with silver and plumes, and an ermine of Police, Bombay, and was married to taken her money with which to start a stole and mall Mr. Hanbury in October, 1907. She was business. When she asked for it back, the
It is with deep regret, says the N.-C. Daily News, that we have to record the death on November 13th of Mrs. Han- bury, wife of Mr. Horace Hanbury of Probat, Hanbury & Co **
Mrs. Alexandra Hanbury was the youngest daughter of the lata Sir Frank
brother-in-law
refused
2.
The wedding presents wore many in
the sister of Mr. Frank Souter, formerly. Wolfe: This jumping over-board is number and formed a handsome and sented to Major Bobertson a silver rose well known in Shanghai, Mr. HP. Souter now. Home at the was, and Miss becoming rather s nuisance.
'treat her:
valuable collection.
Bouter, still resident in the Far East Holt's wharf promised to look after a
The brother-in-law, a Chinese employed Among those present at the ceremony and gratitude for the useful and untir Mrs. Hanbury was extremely active in local war work, particularly the B. W the woman, but the defendant asked what and the reception were:-H.E. the Honing work pat in for many years by bim
an Honorary Secretary of the Club. I W. and she was one of the founders of guarantee she had that he would not ill-Mr. Claud Bevern, C.MG.; HE theo doing, Colonel Young paid a high the British Flower Shop for which she Inspector Gordon: There are always General Officer Commanding (Major tribute to the real, live interest which continued to work most zealously and forthe Police to appeal to o
Major Robertson had always taken in General F. Ventris) and Miss Ventris, the Club, and which was mainly respon the success of which she was not a little Mr. Wolfe expressed the hope that Commodore V. G. and Mr. Gurner, sible for the flourishing condition in responsible. She was a good horsewoman, defendant would not attempt any cho Miss Garner, Surgeon General and Mrs which the Club was now in and tennis player and leaves many advertising again by jumping over. friends in Bhanghai, by hom great board. He advised her, to live with her
Major Robertson returned thanks sympathy will be felt for Mr. Hanbury brother-in-law, and bound her over in the Dreaper, the Hon. Mr. J. H Kemp and briefs and said that the presentation and their little son.
sum of $100 to keep the ponca for a year. (Continued at foor of next column.) had taken him entirely by surprise.
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