EXTRACTS FROM THE GAZETTE
Appointments And Changes
The following appointments are gazetted:-
Mr. Leo D'Almada Castro, Jur, to be an Unofficial Member of the. Legislative Council vice Mr. Jose Pedro Brags, OBE., with effect from January 17.
Dr. Là Shu-fan to be an Unofficial Member of the Legislative Council vice Mt. Tao Seen-win, with effect from January 17.
Mr. B. G. K. Hawkins to act as Secretary for Chinese Affairs dur- ing the absence from the Colony of
LATE MR. A.W.
NORRIE
(Continued from Pare 1)
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS," MONDAY, JAN.
WEDDINGS
BRITTO-REMEDIOS
and the late Mr. J. M. Britto, be- came the bride of Mr. Hugo Marcus Remedios, the third
son of Mr. Jose C. Remedies and the late Mrs. A. Remedios, the Reverend Fr. Rossi ottelating.
"A prosty wedding was solemuised at the Rosary Churen on Saturday morning, uniting two well-known local Portuguese families, when Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Adams, Mr. Miss Alda Lourdes Britto, the see- and Mrs. Becton, Mr. and Mrs. Rond daughter of Mrs, L. 8. Britto B. Bell, Mr. and Mrs. G. T. Bird and Mr. F. G. Bird, Mr. A. W. Black, Mr. T. H. G. Brayfield, Mr. J. Chalmers, Mrs. R. T. Clark, Mr. and Mrs W. Cunningham and Dlane, Mr. and Mrs, Drummond and Nell. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Ferguson. Mr. and Mrs. J. Biante, Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Ford and "Wee Joy," Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Fraser and Mattle Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Gerrard, Mr., and Mrs. K. Greig, Mr. and Mrs. A W. Hopes, Mr. and Mrs, H. Higgs, Mr. and Mrs. Hume, Mr. and Mrs. R M. Keown and family, the
The bride, who was charmingly dressed in a gown of white chiffon velvet with silver trimming and accessories to match, also car- red a
bouquet of rosen and
baby's breath.
The bridesmaids were the Misses Elsie Britto, and inle Remedine, slaters of the bride and bride
RICARDO
CORTEZ'S
"DOUBLE"
AMERICAN VISITOR'S
EXPERIENCE
Staying at the Cecil Hotel is an bears American gentleman who such a striking resemblance to the famous Hollywood film star) RI- cardo Cortez, that he has been recognised as auch at the Railway Hotel, in Tokyo, in Shanghal and again on the sa. Ranpure, on which he travelled down to Hong Kong from the North
Mr. M. Murry Leff, this gentle- man in question is traveling round the world on a pleasure cruise, having left Califfornia about
Mr. R. A.. C. North, or until further Misses Kilgour and Mrs. Smith, Mr. groom. They, wore, dresses of palet four months ago.
notice...
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Miss Doris Hannah Stockford to be a Nursing Sister from January 7. Lance-Sergeant John Watson, Hong Kong Volunteer Defence Corps to be Second Lieutenant.
Bombardier G. F. Rees, Hong Kong Volunteer Defence Corps, to be Second Lieutenant.
TENDERS
Sealed tenders in triplicate, which should be clearly market "Tender` for Maintenance of Way and Structures in 1937," will be received at the Colonial Secretary's Office until noon of Monday, February 1, 1937, on behalf of the Kowloon-Canton Railway (British Section).
Drawings may be seen and the Specification and full particulars obtained by application to the Railway Head Omice, Howloon, on the deposit of a fee of $25, which will be refunded on the submission of a "bona ade" tender together with the return of the Specification intact. The deposit receipt must be attached to the tender.
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Sealed tenders in triplicate which should be clearly marked "Tender for European Staff Quarters 'Block K, New Gaol, Stanley,' will
J. M.
and Mrs. Lyle and Miss Lyle, Mr. green angel's skin and carried and Mrs. W. Melrose, Mr. and Mrs. posles of tea roses. À. B. Moir and family, Mr. and Mrs.
The bride
was given away E. Moore, Mr. and Mrs. D. Munro by her brother, Mr. and Margaret. Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Britto, while the bridegroom. Oswald and Jime, Mr. and Mrs. “H was attended by two STOODDS- Palmer, Mr. and Mrs. F. K. Pattin-men, Messrs. A. G. Botelho and son, Mr. and Miss Pendergast, Mr. LG Pinna. D. Peoples, Mr. and Mrs. 8. Pollock and Betty, Mr. J. C. Poison, Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Ramsay. Mr. T. E. Rob son, Mr. and Mra. Seath and Miss Seath. Johnnie and Charlie Sloan, P. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. A. Stalker ands Rheale, Mr. and Mrs. G. H
Stewart, Mr. and Mrs. Summers and family, Mr. and Mrs. T. Swan, Mr. R. Taylor. Capt. J. T. Thirlwell. Mr. and Mrs. J. Wald. Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Wallace and Jean, Mr. J. J.
Whyte, Mr. and Mrs. Wilson and Brendan, Mr. and Mrs. T. Young.
The Talkoo Dockyard and Engl neer Co.; Members of the Taikoo Club; Superintendent of the China Navigation Co.: Prince Line, Ltd. Captain and Officers of the m.v. Japanese Prince; Silver Line, Ltd..
and others.
DONATIONS
be received at the Colonial Secre- St. John Ambulance
tary's Office until noon of Monday, February 8, 1937. The work con- sists of the erection of a block of six fista.
As security for the proper per- formance of the works under this Contract, the successful tenderer will be required to deposit, in cash, a sum of $3,000 with the Colonial Treasury. No work will be per- mitted on Sundays,
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Sealed tenders in triplicate, which should be clearly marked "Tender for Widening Road to Customs Pass," will be received at the Colonial Secretary's Office until noon of Tuesday. January 26, 1937. The contract comprises the supply. of all plant, materials and labour required for carrying out cutting and filling necessary to widen the Customs Pass Road between Sat Kung Road and Anderson Road to 20 together with all surfacing, cross drainage and other contin- gent works,
The successful tenderer will be required to deposit, the sum of $5,000 as security for the due and proper performance of the work.
GLOUCESTER HOTEL
Cabaret Dinner Dance
A most successful cabaret din. ner-dance was held at the Glou- cester Hotel on Saturday night when those popular artists. Harles and Robert and Rogotta, the prin- cipal attractions, presented a very entertaining programme.
Brigade
Per Ex. Yip Tai Ching:
A reception was held following the ceremony, at the Little Flower Club, 248 Nathan Road, where the newly-married pair were toasted by their many friends.
The honeymoon is being spent in Canton and Macao.
NEILL-DEFTZ
Norman Frederick Deliz, the
He was arst recognised in Tokyo where, totally unaware of the fact, a staff photographer of a big Japanese dally took his picture and published it, with the result that he was pefáistently, followed everywhere by ardent admirers of Ricardo Cortéz
BOTHERED BY ATTENTION' He was also recognised in Shang- bal, but he managed to keep away from all pressmen there. On the 5.3. Ranpura someone again thought that he was Ricardo Cortez travelling incognito and he was much bothered by the atten- tion paid hini.
"I have not doubled for Mr.
25, 1937.
WELL DESERVED PROMOTION
Mr. A.W. Grimmitt
Now S.R.O.
Mr. A. W. Grimmitt was the recipient of the congratulations. of his many friends over the week- and when it was learned that ha had been appointed to the post of Senior Revenue Omcer,
Mr. George Watt, who retired from the service some years ago and who recently paid a visit to Hong Kong, was the last holder of that post. On his departure, no appointment was made, pre- the ground of sumably on economy. It is believed that the special duties now being perform- ed by Mr. Grimmitt has led to his deserved. "promotion, Kis well special knowledge of local condi- mons, bas been an advantage to the authorities in the numerous raids carried out every day.
His conduct of cases for the Crown has won approbation not only from the Bench but also from members of the legal profes- sion, who have been his opponents from time to time. In the "heavier" cases he has been tower of strength to the Crown Solleitor's Department
LAID TO REST
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well-known local jockey, was mar-Cortez, although strangely enough Mr. B.M.C. da Cunha
ried to Miss Lidia Maria Nell be- fore the. Registrar of Marriages, Mr. T. Whyte-Smith, at the Supreme Court on Saturday. Mesars, William G. Por, and A. D. Witnesses to the ceremony were
Coppin.
The happy couple left for Shanghai for their honeymoon.
A
CHINESE
WEDDING
CHAU MUI
charming wedding was solemnised at the Kowloon Union Church on Saturday when Miss Chau Yuet-ming, the daughter of late Mr. Chau Cho-cheung, became Mrs. Chau Cho-cheung and the
I have received an invitation to go to Indin in that capacity," Mr. Left told pressmen when they questioned him on this point.
The funeral of the late Mr. Bernardino Maria Cardoso da Cunha, who died at the French
THE CATHEDRAL Hospital on Friday morning, took
ORGAN
place on Saturday at the Roman Catholic Cemetery, the Rev. Father Ross officiating at the graveside.."
There was a very large gathering of friends of the deceased present
Reconstruction Nears while coral tributes were sent by
Completion
of
the
The reconstruction Cathedral organ is fast nearing completion, and it is hoped that it will be dedicated by the Bishop about the middle of next month, in which case the organ will be heard at the "Elijah" which the
Feb. 23. Hong Kong Singers are giving on
Bertha and David, Annie and Polly, Nina and family, Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Rozario, Orijpina and Mrs. Per- petuo, Mrs. M. T. Williams Mr. Mrs. J. Gibson, Mrs. F. Xavier and and Mrs. F. J. Marques, Mr. and
family. Mr. D. Midwinter, Mrs. B. Silva, Mr. and Mrs. A. A dos Remedios, Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Neve and family, Miss B. Gill and
The Director or Ambulance has the honour to acknowledge with grateful appreciation and thanks
A Gill, Mr. and Mrs. A. W Hughes, Mrs. V. L. Reinedios and" the receipt of the following dona-the bride of Mr. Mul Ying-king. tions and gifts:-
To date, the sum of $2,500 has family, Mr. and Mrs. B. G. Clark, the Rev. F. Short officiating. been paid to Mr. Blackett, the Mr. and Mrs. Leo d'Almada Castro,
men The best
were Messra. bullder, and $800 odd remain on Mr. and Mrs W. H. C. Bourchier. Chung Tse-ho and Tsang Pak-ho, hand. As this amount is bare- Mrs. A Harris and family, Mr. whlie the bridesmaids were the ly sufficient, further donations and Mrs J. A. Cotton, Mr. and Misses Mul Lai-wan and Chau will be gladly received by the Mrs. G. F. Archbutt, Mrs. Ensiblo Yuct-may. The bride was given | Cathedral Authorities, away by Mr. Leung Ping-hin.
Mr. Wai Sh! Pak ............$100.00 Per Mr. Man Fook Chong:
Sing Ping Assoc., Takooling Mr. Tang Pak Hau Per Mr. Tang Pak Kau: "
Tang Sing Ngot Joe Tang Hur Sha Joe Tang Yau Lun Tong Tang Wan Kist Joe Per Mrs. Li Lam Kit Ying:
Ming Tak Tong
Per Mr. Tang Pak Kau:
Tang Sing Yum Jos Mr. Tang Wing Gau
Mra. Chan Chau Sze Per Mrs. Li Lam Kit Ying:
Mr. Chui Shiu Chi, Mrs. H. Rattonjee
50,00 50.00
25.00
The honeymoon will be spent at') 20.00 Hol How where the bridegroom is returning to resume his service at 15.00 the Chinese, Maritime Custom
Wireless Station,
and son. Mr. and Mrs. C. M. The three organs, swell, great Xavier. Mr. and Mrs. R. M. G. 25.00
A reception was later held at and choir have all been perfected Sliga, Mr. and Mrs. Fernandes and 25.00 the Tat Koon Restaurant.
und the console is being detached family, Mr. and Mrs. A. FB. and placed in a specially construct-
Silva-Netto, Mr. W. R. Mansfield, ea loft over the choir vestry, con-
Mr. and Mra. O. M. L. Oliveira and nected to the organ proper by an family. Mrs. L. Murray, Mrs. M. electric cable concealed behind one S. Rozario and family. Maria, G. of the beams in the chancel.
D'Azevedo, Messrs. J." W. Ajabas- The organist, Mr. Lindsay Ater, C. D'Almada Castro. C. Simp Lafford. F.R.C.O., ¿R.C.M., L‚RAM. son. Liga Portuguesa, Marine De- le preparing a special programme partment (Union Insurance). Por- for the Dedication Service and nótuguese Staff (Hong Kong Bank), music lover should miss this. He Directors. Manager and Staff of the has been working against many Union Insurance, Local Staff adds whilst the organ has been (Union Insurance), and Committee well nigh unplayable, but Hong and Members (Club de Recreio),
hearing the Cathedral Choir at its best
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10.00 10.00
10.00
10.00
10.00
Per Mrs. Li Lam Kit Ying:
Ng Fal Hol
10.00
Mr. Tang Kun Leong
Messrs. Po Wo Tong
5.00
5.00
Per Miss Kwan Wal Chuen:
Mr. Tang Sik Tong, Ha
Tauen......
5.00
Per Mr. Cuan' Man Chl:
Mr. Fung Ying.
Mr. Liu To Nam
Mi. Ng Pak Kin .... Per Mrs. Li Lam Kit Ying:
Mr. Liu Kut Shui ́. Messrs. Fung. Hing Per Mr. Chan Man Chi:
Mr. Mox Ping Fan Mr. Chau Wah Mr. Chan On Bon Mr. Fung Yuen
Mr. Chau Choi Chin
VACCINATION CAMPAIGN
10.00 Ambulance Workers Kong will soon have the joy of
5.00
Busy
The public is informed that
·street vaccination is being started Immediately by Et. John Ambu- lance Brigade members. The ser- 3.00 vice is entirely free, and no fee should be given or received. 3.001 It is especially essential that in- 2.00 rants and young children should be vaccinated us a protection 2.00 against small-pox
Details of the Dedication, Ser- vice will be announced later
COUNTERFEIT COINS
Wong Hing, 34, married woman, was charged. at the Kowloon Magistracy on Saturday, with the possession of 40 pieces of counter- felt ten-cent coins and with utter- ing 30 pieces of forged tên-cent 2.00 Employers of Labour, Heads of colas on January 22 2.00 Schools and other institutions 2.00 who wish to have those in their 2.00 charge vaccinated, should apply to 2.00 the St. John Ambulance Head- quarters when suitable arrange- ments will made..
Mr. Wan Chai ...... Par Miss Lo Wat Tax, Shatin, $12.75
(Small Bums).
Per Mrs. Ll Lam Kit Ying, Fanling,
918.30 (6mall Sums). From Matida Hospital; Per Dr. T. H. Montgomery, Sundry Op- theatre equipment..
Rogotta, an acrobatic dancer of great skill, mut with a most en- thusiastic reception from the large crowd present as did Harles and Robert with their varied Pet Managers Peak Hotel, 10 S'hai
selection of“ ball-room and special dances, Among those present were, Mr. and Mrs. T. 8. Willam- son, Mrs. and Miss Archdeacon and party, Capt. Rushbrook and party, Mr. J. Russell and party, Capt. Swaffer and party, Dr. Hope-Gill and party, Mr. and Mrs. Chapman and Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Wyllie.
Forthcoming Wedding
Bathr
MEMORIAL
SERVICE
A memorial service u honour of the late Mrs. R. Huang, wife of the headmaster of the Mun Sang College, was held in the presence
ROTARY CLUB
Sir Atholl MacGregor To Speak To-morrow
The meeting of the Hong Kong Rotary Club to be held at, the Hong Kong Hotel Roof Garden to- morrow will be Ladies! Day when the speaker will be the Chief-Jus- tice. Rotarian Sir Atholl Mac- Gregor. His subject is. "Random Reminisences."
Hii Excellency the Governor and of a large gathering of friends Lady Caldecott will be present.
and relations, besides puplis, in the College Hall on Saturday after- noon. The Reverend E. L. Broad- dus, who is attached to the College
ALLEGED ROBBERY
The forthcoming wedding of Mr. | staff, conducted the service, and. Cheung Yan, 24, unemployed was. Harold Morris, Swann, an engineer | was ably assisted by the Rev. K. Y. Į brought before Mr. Q/A A. Mac: of No. 175. Boochow Road, Shang- | Les and the Rev. Jew Kahnen.s fadyen on Saturday, charged with hat," and "Miss Betty, Lillian `Burge. - Dr. B\W] Tự0, Mr. Leung Shir-alleged robbery committed on who is en route to the Colony by hon and the Rev Jew addressed | January 22. Three days remond the as. Gneisenau, has been an- the congregation after the sermon was granted on Det.-Egt. Cunning- nounced.
by the Rev, K. Y. Lee,
ham's request.
The prosecuting officer asked his Worship for 48 hours remand which was granted
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FALSE POLISH TINS
Leung Ming of the Yau Soon firm of Sharghal was summoned at the Kowloon Magistracy on Baturday by Mr. Lye Joon Beng, for selling tins of Nugget boot polish bearing à false trade mark,
– Mr. C &. Ford, for the prosecu-
tion, said that the polish itself was genuine but the tins were forged. He further stated that Mr. Lye did not wish to press the case any fur- ther but would like to stop defen- dant from selling the false pollah.
Defendant was bound over in a sum of $50 for one year,
ag de deduty a afiton and jardus talagak laude de mane
IL Owen Hughes, B. D.. Gülerple. . B. Neve and B. L. Holden walking out to field in their (H,K.C.C.) match against the K.C.C. on Saturday. (Photo by K. T. Tse).
Great
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