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WOMEN'S PAGE
Mr. And Mrs. G. Piercy
DIAMOND WEDDING
ANNIVERSARY
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D.B.S. MEMORIES The sunouncement," in ́an- other "column, of the Diamond
Wedding of Mr. and
Mrs.
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George Piercy will recall the memories of many old residents a highly esteemed
W3* DADE couple whose household word for forty years and
been perpetuated has here.
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Th Diocesan Boys' School in Bonham Road was the centre from which Mr. and Mrs. Piercy Influence benefcent wielded
mark un
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which has left its
MR. AND MRS. ALFRED HON WING CHIN photographed after their wedding at the Registry on Wednesday? The bride was for- merly Miss Ng Wai-ching. (Photo, A. A. Kahn).
several hundreds of boys, many THE FASCINATION
of whom have since become dis- tinguished members of the com-
munity.
un-
as
the
-OF GLOVES
During the last year gloves have become an important fea- ture of women's dress. Not only" are they obtainable in almost every known colour but glove-designers have been experimenting in many different styles. Even fabric gloves, once thought nothing of, have come into their own, and those shown this winter in velvet with kid pains have been most popular, especially as they are sold together with charming little velvet muffs, fur-trimmā." or start muff-bags, to match.
The same idea has also been 'known
delicately
SOCIAL
CHINESE WEDDING AT H.K. HOTEL
Prominent Families United
Two" prominent Chinese families were united yesterday when Mr. Palmer Chlyuan Sie," nephew of Dr. Alfred Sze, for- mer Chinese Ambassador to the United States and also at one time Chinese Ambassador to the Court of St. James, was married to Miss Edith Chanien Bien, daughter of Mr. Z.S. Blen, former manager of the Bank of Cha In Tientsin, and Mrs. Bien, of Hongkong.
After the ceremony ̄had been duly registered at the Registry of Marriages, a Chinese ceremony w39 held at the Hongkong Hotel at which Dr. C. T. Wang officiated.
The bride, who was attired in a charming costume of tribute bro- cade, carried à bouquet of pink and white carnations.
Royal Visit Stamps
COMMEMORATIVE
ISSUES
The forthcoming visit of the King
and Queen to North America will
be
fittingly special issues of postage stamps. Emulating the example Canada, Newfoundland has decided commemorative to introduce stamp in the 5 cents denomination, which will be on sale for a limited period between June 17 and July 31 next, and during that time will replace the normal stamp
commemorated
by
of
been This denomination has chosen as being in most common. use on letters addressed to the the United British Empire and States
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of The design wil consist portraits of the King and Queen In oval frames with the arms of Britain's oldest Colony placed between them, while the inscrip- tion includes the words ""Royal
date Visit," together with the "June, 1039."
Canada's royal visit stamps will comprise three values, presenting portraits of their Majesties and the Princesses, in addition to a view of the Canadian War Memorial which the King is to unveil
It was in the summer of 187E
The bridesmaids, Miss Nina Blen that Mr. George Piercy, third Mas- Government Central ter of the
[Maid-of-honour) and Miss Ching- nien Chang were dressed in pale School, was appointed by the
blue and pink organza and carried animous vote of the Committee
bouquets of African daisies. Master of the Diocesan Boys' School
Koo I-shih acted as ring-bearer. Headmaster in succession to Mr.
More than $600,000 worth of L.M. D. Arthur. Mr, Piercy's ap-
The bride was given away by her moti or
cereals was distributed to familles pointment was "subject to
Mr...C.C. Chiae fuialled the duties of soldiers fighting at the front by condition that he should marry carried out in suede. Unusual skins, embroidered with silk flowers and father.
present A dazzling
of bestinati.
the Kwangs! Provincial Government within the next six months,"
like kangaroo and goat, are now butterfiles
The largely attended reception from October to December last and as will be seen from the Wed-worked to make original looking, appearance.
But such kinds must be bought ding Announcement he duly cur- sports gloves, and there is the new
with care and worn with taste which followed the marriage cere-year. Financial help has also been ried out that condition
doblis. Calour contrasts, such as April 1879.
the wearing of wine-red gloves and discretion. It is no use flaunt-mony testified to the wide cirole of given to the soldiers' families and Mrs. Piercy acted as Matron of with a navy ensemble, violet-blue ing a pair of flashing. besequined friends which the newly married they have been exempted from
8 dress similarly couple. count in the Colony.
Later in the day Mr. and Mrs. the School for 30 years and after with black or thunder-grey, and gloves with
wit Inse their
Palmer Sze left for their honey- her resignation in 1909 she
mustard with brown or deep red, decorated--both
Another effect. seen. tained a lively interest in
everywhere
On the other hand, the demure moon, which is being spent at the popular combination is fir-green
petrol charm of a plain black velvet Repulse Bay Hotel, rust with or 1917 Mr. Piercy resigned his ap- with tan
crinoline frock will be increased pointment, with erect from
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school and its past," pupils.
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May ibine. 1918, and in accepting the re- Though the trend of glove design by adding a demure pair of little ANNOUNCEMENTS signation with sincere regret the just now is towards the fantastic. kid gloves. In forget-me-not-blue! Committee minuted as follows:
"Mr. Piercy has been responsible for the School
the old nursery saying that a lady or camellia-pink, as a
chiedy
at
period The following forthcoming mar- is known by her gloves and shoes accessory to the whole ensemble.riages are announced:- still holds good. For the hand-sewn Equally suitable might look a pair Mr. Charles Joseph Rosbrook, taining the position which it now gloves, however, simple in design of lime-green gloves with a wide-petty officer of H. M. S. Medway, dress of orchid-mauve and Miss Raya Wolff, governess, holds In the Colony, and by his or neutral in colouring. that fits skirted teaching and example has
exer- the hand of its wearer without slipper satin. Mittens of net, lace. of No."42, Kennedy Road;
Mr. Wong Kar-to, merchant, of elsed a tremendous influence for crease or wrinkle, is always the and ruched chiffon are also seen,
but they are usually made expressly, No. 84, Peel Street, first floor, and good on the hundreds of boys Arst choice.
for the dress with which they are Miss Leung Kwal-yuet, of No. 111. who have been in the School dur- FOR THE COUNTRY
Calne Road, ground floor; ing the period of nearly forty For grand functions long white shown..
FOR EVENING
Mr. Wan Yee-shing, merchant, be In de years during which he has been gloves have always Headmaster, which has also been rigueur. To-day these same gloves Nothing shows up so badly as a of No. 14, Nga Tsin Wan Road, a period of brilliant successes inin 16-button length and made of pair of cheap gloves in imitation Kowloon City, and Miss Tam Kit- examinations.” ·
the finest French suede are shown fur or fabric when worn with ming, of No. 84, Nga. Tein Wan
delicate pastel shades like well-cut tweeds. Country gloves Road.
should therefore be always simple shell-pink, ice-blue, and clay. for
TWO SCHOLARSHIPS
As a mark of appreciation
Mr. Piercy's Headmastership Old the School Boys and friends of raised a fund of $3,000 to two scholarships known as
which "Plercy Sholarships"
Awarded annually.
endow
the are
Mr. Plercy was also a prominent figure in Masonic circles and held
in
Another variety. in silk lined that are with wool, are knitted in two
To wear with winter's richer and good. Those in buffer hogskin, gloves that were once permissible silks and velvets new colours, with its attractive" motled surface only for hacking are... worn now such as a bright emerald, cherry." are ideal and, for winter wear, can with country tweeds. and deep purple, have been seen. be fitted with white silk or soft In fact, ever since the summer cashmere linings evening gloves have grown most detachable for washing. omamental, based on Empire and Directoire modes..
colour-combination. They have a speckled appearance Hogskin is found in other elegant charming colourings such oatmeal, luggage-very suitable for going with hand- For parties and dances" evening tan, and natural.' White peccary woven tweeds. Plain woollen gloves various offices as well as being gloves inset with tiny pieces of is always smart; so is chamois in will always look right, and lately
mirror glass, tasselled and worked, paic lemon or a rich custard shade. there has been
Master of Zetland Lodge.
great demand
On leaving the Colony Mr. and in pearl or glittering gold brald, Then there are washable doeskin for gloves kaltied in deliciously
decorated with sequins in everv and neat cape and happa. String soft and fleecy Angora wool,
Mrs. Piercy took up residence in Victoria, B.C. Mr. Piercy has been lameness but handicapped by Mrs. Piercy still applies her energy to church and social work as she did in connection with St. John's Cathedral, while resident here.
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ECCLESIASTICAL NEWS
with Bishop's New Advice
and
Mr.
Mr. and Mrs. Piercy have sons and one daughter and three sons have been connected Messrs. Jardine, Matheson Co., Ltd Mr, "Arthur, and
known Harold Piercy, both well locally, expect to be in Victoria to-day to join in the Diamond Wedding celebration of their parents.
SECRET WEDDING:
To Clergy On Marriages
The Bishop of Birmingham (Dr. Barnes) writes:--
NEWSETTES
Dr. KC. Yeo, Chinese Medical
His Excellency the Governor will Officer, will be 38 years of age to-be present at the match between the Singapore Chinese Football day.
Combined Association and the Chinese of the Colony at Caroline Hilf on Wednesday,
Mr. W. J. Bagley, chief warder. Prison Department, celebrates his In June, 1931, Joint Committees 42nd birthday to-day.
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SATURDAY, APRIL 1, 1939.
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HUNG CHEONG
certain taxes and tuition fees for their children.
Tel. 57108.
68, Nathan Road. Kowloon.
Charity Ball
Hong Kong Society Belles
as
Dancing Hostesses
under the auspices of
Hong Kong Chinese Women's Soldiers Relief Association
in aid of
The Relief
Work
Women's Relief Association the purchase of medical supplies on its behalf.
for
Place:
Hong Kong Hotel Roof Garden
Time:
April, 1st 1939, 8 p.m. - 2 a.m.
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The felicitations of many Hong-
The Kwangtung Relief Commis kong friends will go out to "Mr. of the Convocations of Canterbury
Mr. R. J. Monitt, of the Colo- sion has given $100,000 to the and Mrs. Plercy on this happy and York were appointed to report); occasion and cable messages of on questions relating to the Church nial Secretariat, will be 26 years Hongkong branch of the National congratulations are being des-and marriage. patched by the Committee of the Their report was presented in
and contained Dr. and Mrs. M. O. Pfister have School and the Diocesan Boys' June, 1935,
The Consul-General for Panama Old Boys' School
Association, unanimous recommendation that left Hongkong on the Potsdam
and Mrs. Juan Rivera Reyes are The latter have also sent three Table of Kindred and Affinity for a six months vaction in
should be revised: "The Table of Europe.
leaving for Manila, Philippine ivory pieces as a memerito,
Amnity presupposes that a
His Excellency the Governor, Str Island,, on Monday to spend Roly principle lles behind the prohibi-
spend Week there. They will sail by the BACHELOR, 91, PLANS tions In Leviticus which is not to Geoffry Northcote, will
Easter at Fanling Lodge, and wills; s. "President Coolidge" and ex- be found there."
No steps have so far been taken leave Government House on Thurs-pect to be back on Easter Monday by the s.'s. "Empress of Canada." effect such revision, and day. Mr. Melville Gray, wealthy 91- to
Chinese financial circles in years-old bachelor, of Bowerswell heretofore I have advised clergy
Inspr. A. Wright, of the Police
organising art con-Shanghai are -receive House, Perth, is to be secretly of my diocese that, as the table
on economic mission to be sent to the married "somewhere in the south-expresses the law of the Church, Department, wil wast of England" to Miss Ada the clergy should not solemnize gratulations from his frienda
mission will lay stress on the Katherine Fallus, middle-aged marriages which, though legal, are the attainment of his 39th birth-Bouthwest. In its investigation the:
day to day.
currency aftuation and the trend daughter of the late Most Rev. contrary to that law. Churchill Julius. Archbishop of
Bir Atholl MacGregor, K. C., Chief of trade. If necessary, it may New Zealand.
"I am looking forward to bring-Cleveland-Stevens, K.C.), advises Justice of Hongkong, will deliver make a tour abroad to make ing my bride back to my home that the law of the land in this an address in "Freedom in Eng-investigations,-
matter is the law of the Church.lish Law" at St. John's Hall, and settling down," he said.
I propose, then, to alter my University of Hongkong, on Tues-
committee of the British Wo- men's: Association Shanghai on 40 years ago when she was a advice and to tell the clergy, who day. April 11, at 8.30 p.m.. schoolgirl In New Zealand and he for the most part no longer have
Mr. C. Autherton Ruse, the Mar 22, Mrs. J. S. Whitney. any reluctance so to act, that a prosperous sheep farmer.
They became friends. When Mr. they may solemnize any marriages solicitor, leaves by the & a Nankin M. B. E. was elected Chairman of Gray returned to his home 25 made legal by the Deceased Wife's to-day for Raboul (New Quines), the Association for the ensuing years so they continued their Sister's Marriage Act, 1907, and the on business. He will be away for year, and Mrs, P. D. G. Gain, vice-
extending Acts of 1921 and 1931 about six weeks triendship, by post.
Mr. Gray met his bride-to-be
The Chancellor of the Diocese, however (the Worshipful
W.
At a meeting of the Executive,
chairman.
Supper will be served at 10 p.m.
Tickets can be obtained at :—
Hong Kong
Hotel Roof Garden
Hong Kong Chinese Women's Soldiers Relief Association
Tables can be reserved at The H. K. Hotel.