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DR. DALMAHOY ALLAN.
POPULAR RESIDENT PASSES AWAY,
AN OUTSTANDING FIGURE.
CHINESE WEDDING.
AT ST. JOHN'S CATHEDRAL.
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GIFT TO BRIDE FROM GENERAL CHIANG KAI SHEK.
It is with profound regret that we have
A very pretty and interesting Chinese to record the death of Dr. James Cyril wedding was took place yesterday at St. Dalmahoy Allan," who passed away John's Cathedral, the parties being Miss yesterday morning at 288, The Peak Alice Bernice Li, second daughter of the home of bis partner, Dr. Strahan: Mrs." and the late Mr. Li Po, of Heung. after a long and painful illness. By his shan, and Mr. Chow Cheng Lam, By death the Colony loses an outstanding only son of Mr. and Mrs. Chew Yer On fgure, a very abls doctor, and a popular of Taiping, Perak, F.M.S. Miss Li helongs to A well-known Heungshan family.
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He was taken seriously ill two months after his return from. Home leave-in April of this year, and was for some time the French Hospital. a patient at Throughout, he bare his illness with splendid fortitude, and his numerous friends, were not without hope, notwith-.. standing the gravity of Dr. Allan's' con- dition, that he would pull through.
Expert On Beri-Beri.
The Rev. H. Copley Moyle officiated at the service, which was attended by a very large gathering of friends. The Cathe dral was tastefully decorated with ferns, flowers and palms.
The bride arrived at the Cathedral in a red satin bridal chair borne by eight bearera attended by her chief bridesmaids, and carried a sheaf of white flowers and Dr. Allan was eduented at Rugby, Honolulu creeper. She wore a beautiful eaving which school he proceeded to gown of white supple satin heavily bead- Edinburgh, where he pursued bis medien!ed with seed pearls and crystal, the vest. and surgical studies, gaining M.B., Jas: shaped waist line of which was in-let with Ch. B.Ed. rous, the Diploma of Tropial silver lace godlets and a long flowing Medicine in 1907 (University of Eden skirt. The filmy bell shaped sleeves of burgh). Later he held several appoint silver net were caught at the wrists with ments, including those of House Surgeen orange blossoms. The veil was of em. and Outdoor Surgeon at the Royal In- broidered tulle held in place by a pearl firmary, Glasgow, and Clinical Assistant coronet, while from the shoulders hung a and House Physician at the Royal Tiong satin train, edged with silver lace firmary, Edinburgh: He was a Memor and orange blossoms.
of the Royal Society, Edinburgh, and the Royal Institute of Public Health.
The Matron of Honour, Mrs. Chow Tat Kwong, sister of the bride and daughter- In 1907, he accepted the post of in-law of Sit and Lady Shoy Son Chow, Medical Oficer and Government Surgeon wore a striking Chinese costume with" at Christmas Island, which is in the long flowing sleeves and bodies of green Indian Ocean, South of Java. Beri-beri and apricot in richly brocaded satin. The was then rampant on the island, and full georgette skirt was of rainbow hue hundreds of deaths were being caused trimined with gold beads.
Dr. The bridesmaids, the Misses Alice amongst the coolie population. Allan's, work there, which occupied two Chan, and Hing Tong Lou, also wore were of gold years, was marked with great success, Chinese costumes. The vests w and when he presented his report, beri- lace over satin and the skirts of jade beri was practically stamped out, thanks green, pink and mauve georgette trimmed They carried to his untiring efforts. He was awarded with tiny gold rosettes. the M.D. for his thesis on beri-beri. bouquets of roses and maiden hair fern.
War Services..
Mies Billie Seu and Master Mark Wei were the train bearers and Miss Billie Mayes prettily alled the role of flower
The bridegroom was attended by Mr. H. S. Yang, of the Chartered Bank, as "best man."
After historic at Christmas Island Dr. Allan came to Hongkong in 1811 And joined with Dr. Fitzwilliam who was girl. then engaged in medical practice in the Colony.
During the War he went to England and offered his services with the R.A.M.C., serving, with distinction in France cad when demobilised holding the rank of Major.
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Dr. Allan did not return to Hongkong immediately on demobilisation but re- turned to the scene of his earlier ac tivities-Christmas Island-where he pus
Messrs. Chau Kwan Lam, Andrew Cheung, Cheung Wing Eue, Chan Leung
The bride. was: Sze acted as ushers. escorted up the aisle by her brother, Mr. Li Chor Chi, who also gavt her away. The service was fully choral with Mr. F. Mason at the organ, and during the sign-
in another two years service before re-ing of the register Mr, Li Cher Chi sang turning to Hongkong in 1921 and joining Franck's "Paris Angelicus" (Heavenly Dr. Strahan who had been carrying on Bread). the practice here.
Dr. Allan went home to Scotland last year on leave and his return was delayed owing to the serious illness of his father who passed away early this year.
A Friend, of the sick." General regret is being felt not only among the European community, but also among the Chinese and Indians, as Pr. Allan had an amazing capacity for making friends in all circles. It may be said that be gave his life for others. He knew no other duty than that of helping the sick and suffering, and on many occasions be is known to have treated numerous per- sons entirely at his own expense, even to the extent of securing los them accom
A reception was held immediately after the ceremony at "Dunheved," 3, Ro- bihson Road, the residence of the bride's family, where a seven tier wedding cake, and the numerous presents were admired, Notable amongst the latter were elaborate silver tea service and an auto- graph congratulatory scroll in Chinese" from General and Madame" Chiang Kai Shek.
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THE QUEEN'S THEATRE.
ANOTHER LAUGHTER FILM TO-DAY.
**ROLLING HOME."
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UNMOTHERLY SENTIMENT.
A LAD AND A STOLEN KETTLE.
For his thieving tendencies, a Chinese. boy bad incurred the displeasure of his The toast to the health and happiness
The "laughter week" is drawing to a mother who implored the Magistrats uf the newly married couple was pro- posed in his characteristically genial close at the Queen's Theatre, and to-day (Major C. Willson) to send the boy to fashion by the Hon. Sir Shou Son Chow, will see the third and Enal change in a to which the bridegroom suitably respond bill which has been providing a thorough- prison. ed. In the evening a dinner and dance ly humorous and enjoyable entertainment were held in the Kam Ling Elotel, West for large audiences this week... Foint, after which the happy couple left for Repulse Bay where they will stay for some time preparatory to their departure for Taiping, Perak
The management are to be compliment
It was stated that the lad stole a kettle from the house and handed it to another
ed on providing, as they have done, such to sell it. The latter was afraid to do pictures of wholesome humour, each conso, and in the cnd they both sat down in the street with the kettle between taining lots of variety and aétion.
Today there will be shown the third them, apparently in a quandary.
of the series, namely Rolling Home," & picture in which another old favourite
When the woman heard that the son-
more deterrent
modation, as well as medical attention.
Dr. Allan is survived by two brother", { one of whom, is a Colonel in the Indi:n Army, the other holding an important his entrance into a sick room brought of Queen's Theatre audiences appears.tence of the court was eight strokes with position in the Government of India with it an atmosphere of cheerfulness This is Reginald Denny, well remember a cane, she asked the Magistrate to con- Agricultural service.
and health that had a wonderful effect ed for his appearance here some time Among the positions which Dr. At on his patients. His vitality too was back in Skinner's Dress Suit. That sider sending him to prison, as she beld in Hongkong were those of member amazing he radiated energy and health, picture was admitted by all who saw it thought that would be the best way to ship of the Council Medical Board, un and acted like a tonic on more lethargic to be an exceptionally fine and attracteach him a lesson. His Worship said a official Justice of the Peace and Past natures. This vitality alas was his one tive comedy, and one which would take
It is not incorrect to beating would have a Master of University Lodge of Free-enemy: he literally worked himself to some beating, masons. He was also a prominent mem death. His practice among the Chinese state, however, that difficult as it "might cffect than imprisonment. ber" of Hongkong St. Andrew's Society. aas enormous and he never spared him appear, Denny has surpassed himself in Dr. Allan was in his fourty-fourth year self. Seldom after a working day of 12 Rolling Home." Laughs come in rapid and unmarried.
hours and more, did he get home for succession and we can thoroughly recom
A notable cast is seen in support of The funeral will take place, to-day, dinner until 9 or 10 p.m., and in this mend the picture pa öne which will
Bebe Daniels, Lois Wilson, passing the Monument at 5 p.m.
climate no man, however strong, can appeal to young and old alike. "Rolling the star, stand such a strain for long. He broke Home" provides an entertainment that Lowell Sherman, Doris Kenyon, all fea down more than once-chicfy through should not be missed by patrons who tured, and others too numerous to men- carrying on when he ought to have been appreciated Reginald Denny's acting. It tion. ip bed--but when he returned from leave will be screened from to-day until Satur. fire months ago looking the picture of day inclusive. health, who could have realised how near was the final breaking point 1
AN APPRECIATION: BY A FRIEND, "Quis desiderio aut pudor aut modus
1am cari capiti 1 HORACE. WHAT BOUNDS BHALL BE HET OF WHAT SHAME KNOWN IN MOUENING FOR ONE SO WELL BELOVED 1 ""
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In "The Spanish Dance" the famous characters in history who are portrayed in- clude Olivares, powerful politician of his Two first class films which are booked day, Cardinal Richelieu, sworn enemy to If it is true that those whom the for showing are Monsieur Beaucaire Olivares, and Don Carlos. Those roles are enacted by Henry Vogel, Charles A. gods love die young," then Daimahey and "The Spanish Dancer, starring the Stevenson and Dawn O'Day respectively. No fewer than 250 players take part Seldom it ever can anyone have endear. Allan must have been dear to the gods late Rudolph Valentino and Pola Negri,
in the big gypsy camp scene, and the ed himself to others so completely and as well as to men. The Colony can i respectively.
In the former picture, Valentino has strong cant is provided in the film and so universally as did Dalmaboy Allan pure him, but friends who knew of his
terrible sufferings in the past three excelled himself in the portrayal of the besides Pola Negri, there also appears Rich and poor all knew and loved him, months cannot grudge his passing. They role of the Duke de Chartres, champion Antonio Moreno, who is featured, sup and among the Chinese there was no mourn a friend lost but are glad that duellist and lover extraordinary. ported by Wallace Berry, foreign name so well known and respect his agonics are past. He himself who The production is one of the most Williams, Gareth Hughes, and Adolphe ed as that of Ah Lun Yi Shang. The was so much alive could hardly bear the extravagantly mounted historical Menjou. Others in the cast are Edward chief essence of his leveability lay in the prospect of being an invalid, it be re-mances, and yet preserves its distinction Kipling, Dawn O'Day, Robert Browner, cheeriness and Banniness of his dia covered, for the rest of his life.. Ho by satisfying the eye in the matter of Henry Vogel, Roaits Marstini, Boyd position, which were barely daunted even deserved well of Hongkong but he needs lavish settinge and marvellous costures Irwin and Charles A. Stevenson. by the agonies of his last illoce e no memorial here. In the memory of without permitting them to overshadow was the life and soul of every party at every one who knew him he has raised the dramatic value of the story. which he was either host or gueat, and a memorial more lasting, than one of |
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June Mathis and Beulah Maria Dix adopted the story from the book and play, Cesar de Bazan," for the screen.
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