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69150 五拜禮 钱四月六英港香 FRIDAY, JUNE 4, 192O.
REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
US, MERCHANT MARINE.
PROPOSED SALE OF GOVERSMEST-OWNED BOATS,
* Washington. June 1. Thehate and House of Representative conferes on legislation conterning the merchant marine have tentatively agreed to the sale of Government-owned merchantmen as soon as practicable. The proposed legislation would authorize the sale of certain classes of ship to aliens, if advisable.
port.
BRITAIN AND JAPÁN,
THE ALLIANCE PRVISED
THE MEXICAN SITUATION
London, June 1.
AN IMPORTANT AMERICAN REPORT.
AMERICA'S REFUSAL OF ARMENIAN MANDATE.
Washington, June 1.
the Armenian insadate.
AMERICAN LOAN TO BELGIUM.
THE KING'S BIRTHDAY.
LAST NIGHT'S RECEPTION AND BALL-
BRILLIANT FUNCTION AT GOVERNMENT HOUSE.
was the scene of 3
guest.
PRIVATE EXTRAS.
BATAN BINGLE COPY: 18 CTS.
Ting. Laung Chung Man, Wong Kwan Shan, Wong Yung Kai Wang Shiu Nam Shek Sz Ki and Ip Lan Tan
OTHER QUESTS.
Mr. T. W. Ainsworth, Capt. T. G.. R. Archer, Mr. and Mrs Apair, Mr. C. G. Alabaster, Mr. N. J. Austin, Mr. and Mrs. Arnott, Lieut. H. Anderson, Major 1. Arinipo, Ma, and Man, M. An
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$36 PER ANNUM.
Onkers of BMS. “Cading,” Mr. and Mr. F. S. Cockow..
J. O. Hughes, Mr. and Mrs. _W. Higby, Mr. R. M. Henderson, Mr. Major H. L. Drammand Lt. E. F. M. Hotman, Mr. and Mrs. L'E. Davies, L. W、S. Dowling, L. Mason Hurley, Mr. and Mrs. A. Col D. S 0. Mr. and "Misa Ricks,,Mr. and Mrs. G. E. P. Bay, Delacombe. Mr. and Mex. G. M. Mr. And Mrs. A. W. Hughes, Mr. and Miss D. Dudhwall, Mr. H. B. and Mrs. B. C. Harrell, Kr. G. B. Digby, Mr, J. M. Dodington, Mr. Heanley, Mr. T. W. HID, Mr., & 1. Dowbiggin Prof. and Mrs.D: Hamel, Dr. and Mr. C. M. and Mrs. E. B. Dover, Capt., C. 8. Hogg, Mr. and Mrs. A. §. Hewitt,
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IKH C. Halkonda, Mr. J. [and Mrs. Aubrey, Mim Edis
py, Mr. Bomam, Miss Hawken," Mixa Government House last night} Reirashment for ratiomen Atkins, Mr. A. Ahársson, M. and H. A. W. Devlade, Mr. T. Hogben, Mr. and B. R. CB brilliant were supplied in the billiard room, Adams, Mr. K. J. Adam, MDalgo, Major W. C. Downlus, Mr. Bochy, Major W. L. Huntingford, Sir Edward Stubbe and Lady men's cloak room, while at the Aucott, Brother Aimar, Mr. and and Mrs. E. C. Dingman, Mr. B. Officers of U.S.S. "Helens. function, when His Excellency adjoining which was the gentle H. G. Alles, Mr. and Mrs. E. P. C. De Courcy, Mr. and Mrs. E. Major Wakanich, and Officers of Davidson, Mr. C. E. H. Druitt; Mr. EKARGA. Capk, sanup and Stubbe held their first Reception other end were two cloak rooms Mrs. 3. M. Alve, Mr. A. F. Arcalli, Disson, Mr. and Mrs D. B and Ball in honour of His Majesty for the ladies.
The whole of the arrangements Mr. and Mrs. T. Arthur, Senor Donnelly. Mr. S. F. Duties, Mr. Mr. and Mrs. G. Irwins.
Hon. Mr. E. Irving, Miss Ianés, the King's birthday: Hundreds
and Mme. Albuquerque, Mrs. A. and Mrs. E. W. Day, Mr. and Mrs. of guests were present. Happily, were most admirably carried out, Arnold
Dr. and Mr. G. P. Jardan, it was a perfect night so fst us and the guests spent sunk a happy
A. C. Exrison, Mr. Mix and Eng-Com. and Mrs. Jenkins, weather was concerned, and thus time that they will long remember
Mr. and Mrs. R. and Miss Baker, Misses Denison, Eag-Com. W. Hon Mr. and Mrs. J. Johnstone, The Pall Mall Gazette, in a leader, says events have brilliantly the extensive grounds, which were this first peace ball and reception. Major and Mrs. F. J. and Misses Dawson, M. E. H. d'Aquino, Prof. Dr. J. T. C. Johnson, Capt. and justified the Anglo-Japanese Alliance, and the co-operation of tastefully illuminated, could be conceived on large lines and put Bowen, Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Bray, and Mrs. E. Danambers, Miss Mrs. G. T. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Britain and Japan is vital to the tranquillity of almost half the made full use of. From 9 p.m. through is faultless style. Capt. and Mrs. Blsckly, Lieut. and Davis, Mr. W. A. Dowlay, Mr. and P. Jacks, Mr. and Mrs. R. T. world. With a clear Anglo-Japanese understanding, it should be motor cars and chairs were seen
The following is a fall list of Mrs. J. L. Big, Commander C. W. Mrs. W. E. Douglas, Mr. H.. L. Jackman, Lieu! JHL Jones, Capt. possible not only to advance the developraent of China, but to effect wending their way to Govern those invited to be present, in Beckwith, Major and Zr & Dennys, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon D. James, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. great economy in the military and naval forces in the Pacific Ocean, ment House, bus despite the large cluding those who were accorded Bagnall Capt and Mr L & Duclos, Mr. and Mrs. H. Dur- Jefries, Mrs. Jenkinson, Mr. and and even prepare the way for a closer Americo-Japanese under number of vehicles there was the privilege of private entree: Bristow, Mr. D. Barlingham, Mr. reachinad, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Mr. F. C. Jenkin, Mr. and Mrs. -tanding. It should be possible, in renewing the Alliance, to never, either before or after the
L. H. V. Booth, Mr. T. P. M. Beran. Droliette, L. and Mrs. L. R. Dale, E. G. Jamieson, Mr. and Mrs. C. introduce safeguards which will allay American and Australian function, any sort of crusb. Commodore and K. V.G. Mas E. Bulin, Hr. E. W. Barney, Eng.-Capt, and Mrs. Dothan, Prof. E. Jessel, Lieut. E. Jones, Mr. nervousness. Japan cannot avoid so overfow of population, but thanks to the excellent Police Gurner. Commodore; and there are areas of expansion more accessible and more congenial and other arrangements. As the Bowden-Smith, Colonel and Mrs. Bullock, Mr. and Mr. W. SH.M. Edwards, Mr. G. H. Elliott, Mrs. F. W. James, Mr. and Mrs.
Mr. C. E. H. Bearis, Li-Col, and and Mrs. Earle, Mr. and Mrs. G. Balmer Johnson, Mr. Mrs. Ers. 1. G. Bird. Mr. and Mrs. and Miss Edkins, Major and Mrs. | Larkeom, Mr. B. James, Mr. and Jacoda than any which need treach upon the vital interests of the British
guests arrived they weTH Empire or the United States.
nounced by Captain McGrath. the His Hon.
a-Young, Rt. Rev. Bishop Pessoal, Brown, Miss Burdett, Mr. and Capt. E. A. Evenden, Sub-L J.J. Jonckheer, Mr. Joseland, Mr. Governor's Aide-de-Camp. and Gompertz, Hon. Mr. A. G. M. son, Capt. P. S. L. Beaver, Mr. R. Jones, Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Edwards, Johnson. Mr. John P. Jones Lieut Mr. Justice and Mrs. Mrs. B. G. Birch, Hiss Elsie Ben-H. Elliot, Capt, and Mrs. Evans and Mrs. R. de Journel, Miss T introduced to His Excellency the Fletcher, CBE, Hon. Mr. J. H. P. Beavar, Lieut. and Mrs. E. S. Mrs. H. & Eaton, Mr. S. Evans, G. R. Jillings. Governor and Lady 'Stubbi, "bath of whom shook hands with each amp, C.BE. Hon. Mr. D. W. Bunt, Lieut. and Mrs. S. Lieut. Eales, Miss N. E. Elliot,
Tratman, Hon. Mr. and Mrs. W. Bingham. Mr. and Mrs. CEMr. and Mrs.-J.-M. Elias, Miss R. P. Kelly, Mr. and Mrs. T. H. King, Han Mr. J. H. Kemp, Mr. M. The scene
the grounds was Chatham, CM.G, Hon. Mr. E. R. Brown, Capt, F. N. Bourdillon, Mr. EvARS. quite brilliant. All the prees out-Hallifax, ORE, Hon. Mr. E. H. and Mrs. D. K. Blair, Capt. E. L
Lt.-C. and Mrs.P.V.Kilgour, Sir fside Government House were Sharp., K.C., OBE. Hon. Mr. P. Betts, Miss Bone, Miss M. Lieut. H. J. Farmer, Mr. J. Mr. S. Kondoh, Mr. and Mrs. P..
Hon. Mr. A. G. M. Fletcher, Ellis Radoorie, Mr. E. G. Kennett, Washington, June 1. illumined with red electric lights, Hobson Holyoak, His Hox. Mr.Beunet. Mr. and Mrs. 0. T. Break Freeborn. Capt. and Mrs. H. L. Knight, Mr. W. D. Kraft, Mr. The Committee of Inquiry into conditions in Mexico bas) whilst the same scheme of Justice Wood, Hon. Mr. Lau Cha spear, Mr. R. E. O. Bird, Prof. W. Forg. Mr. G. W. Ferguson, Lieut. and Mrs. Rigby Kewley, Mr. and reported recommending the withholding of full American recognition decoration was followed along the Pax, Hon Mr. Ho-Fook, Hen. Mr. Brown, Archdeacon and its Judd T. H. Fox, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Mrs. A. D. Keigwin, Mr. and Mrs. of the new de jucto Government until an agreement is reached on the terrace. The northern front of and Mrs. Parr, Hon. Mr J. John Barnett, Prof. K. Brayabay. Mr. Fletcher, Mrs. R. M. Fraser, Mr. Guy Kennet, Mr. and Mrs. Kring, question of revision of the 1917 Constitution in the form of a treaty. Government House had a bage stone, Hon. Mr. E. A. Iris, Hon. F. B. L. Bowler Mr. H. G. Battis-A. Findlay Smith, Sarg. Lt-Com Dr. and Mrs. Koch, Dr. F. T. Kayt,
If the Mexican Government refuses, the Committee recommends sign magnificently illuminated Mr. A. R. Lowe, Sir as we combe, Mr. and Mrs. N. S. Brown, Fitzroy-Williams, Mr. and Mrs. L. 37. H. S. Komor« — shot it be notified that all responsible for the sufferings of Amencans with myriad lights clustered Yuk, CM.G., Mr. and Mrs. R: 0. Mr. and Mrs. H. W: Bird, Mr. N. 8. Forster, Mr. Denman Fuller, Rev. in Mexico will be held to definite reckoning. If Mexico fails to together, with the characters Hutchison, Mr. C. Alabaster Bennett. Mr. and Mrs. J. We Gotha Mis. War PenMerstone, Mr. Lawidhet, Mr. and Mrs. Lafrenti, Capt. P. Legz. Miss H. Au restore order, an armed force should be sent there to open com+] "G.R." with a munications between Merion City and very border town and centre. The base of the Crown Stabb, O.B.E, Capt. A. Sumer Barreth, Mr. J. D. Boy, Leat. Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Falconer, Mr. Lan Cha Fak, Mr. and Mr Crown in the O.RE, Mr. E. Shewan, Mr. N. J. Bonnar. Mr. E. B. Bird, Mr. H. J. W. Franks, Mr. W. J. Fitz Lt. Col. and Mrs. W. Loring. Beckett, Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Gibbon, Paymarter Sub.-L. Faed, Hajor and Mr. C. A. Law, Hon. WLS studded at the edges ville, and in the centre with red lightsmander A. H. Walker, O.BE... D.SO. "Titania.” Com- while the rest of the lights were AN... "Cadmans," Lient Com and Brand. Mr. A. H. Barlow, A. Forbes.
J. Bryant, Mr. D. G. M. Bernard, Fat P. Ferguson, Mr. J.]M, K_ la, Hr. H. W. la, Mr. G. Mr. John Bentley, Mr. Fenton, Mr. D. W. Florence. Mr. Ladin, Mr. and Mrs. Karsten white.
The interior of Government Mrs. P. V. Kilgour, RN, "Tamar," Lieut C. House was so effectively decorato-Com. G. S. Brown, Walter Brown, Lient, and Mrs. Commodore,
M. Bygate,
Larsson, Hit, end firs. L. N. Leefę Mr. and Mrs. H. H. J. Gompertz. Mr. and Mrs. D. J. Lewis, Mr. G The Sonate has unanimously agreed to 'pass a resolution refosing would take up more space than B "Sandpiper," Colonel and Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Bell, Mr. C. away, Miss N. A. Graham, Heat-H. G. Lowe, Lieut. E, & Lees, Mr. ed that to describe it vividlyTarantula Lient. 1. B. Franks T. W. Bryson, Mr. G. Blackburn, Gurner, Major and Mrs. H. Green-Mrs. R. J. Leete, Mr. and Mrs. Mrs. and Miss B. Layton, Miss M. Ize, Lieut. and we can afford. Lady Stubbs, Mrs. Humphry. RAMC. Lient-Blaker, Mr. and Mrs. Bowers, Mr. Col. M. Greer, Lieut-Col. F. H. and Mrs. Paul Lauder, Misa Land, with the aid of the A.D.C, Colonel and Mrs. J. R. Wyndham, T. IL G. BrayGeld, Mr. D. H. Blake, Griffiths, Miss M. E. Graham, Rev. and Mrs. G. R. Lindsay, Mr. had succeeded in effecting a 24 Wiltshires. Lient-Col and Mr. and Mrs. A. O. Brawn, Mr. P. Capt, and Mrs. Gray, Mr. and Mrs. and Mrs. Lovegrove, Mr. Leo wonderful transformation. The Mr. W. Loring RA. Lieut-Col. Botelho, Mrs. B. J. Barlow. Dr. R. E. Greig, Lieut. E. Graham, Mr. Longinetto, Mr. J. D. Lloyd, Mr. festures of the scheme were the and Mrs. L R. Taylaar. R.E., Balean, Mr. and Mirs. variety of the ideas applied to Lieut.-Col. and Mrs. Delacombe, Burrow, Mr. B. T. B. Boothby. Mr. E. J. Grant-Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Lindray Woods, Surg-Lt. P. Lloyd-
C. H. and Mrs. A. Gibson, Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Lambert, Dr. and Mr he several roome, the beauty of A.P.D.. Lieut-Col JL the effect when the illuminations R.A.O.C., West-Col. E. Clement Liest-Com. G. S. Brown, Mr. and Grimble, Mr. and Mrs. E. G. and Mrs.
Greer, M. A. Brun, Mr. W. A. Botterfeld, Griffin, Mr. Mrs. and Miss Williams, H. W. Le Leash, Mr. Wera io full play and
the Smith, 222 Punjabis, Major J.Mrs. A. Beattie, Mr. Frank Baylis, Grimble, Mr. J. H. Green, Mr. J. Löwick. Mr. E. N. Lee. M. Mm. Laith, Mr. H C taste shown in, the decorations. Ardoino, 74th. Punjabis, Major Mr. G. T. Byrne, Fr. V. Breton, Mr. H. Gordon, Mr. and Mrs. H. E. and le.. Lecable, Mr. 0. F. The whole was-a-credit to Lady and Mrs. G. N. Humphreys, A. Button, Mr. J. G. Gonzales de Goldsmith, Mr. and Mrs. Gabriel, Labatti, Mr. G. G. Lavales, Mr. M. Stubbe, and the results achieved [RAS.C. Major T. M. Wakebeld. Bernedo, Mr. and Mrs. J. Bell- Mr. B. W. Grey, Mr. 3. E. Grim- Lokoomall, Rom. Mr. A. R. LowE most be some small compensa D.S.O.. H.KSRGA, Commander Irving. Mr. C. H. Blason. Mr. F.stone, Miss G. Girling, Mr. and Mr. and Mrs: G. D. Lambert, Mr. tion for the bought and labour and Mrs. which WAS spent during the "Helena.”
A. K. Shoup. U.S.S. S. Brockman, Mr. Breen. Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Grifin, Mr. C.'S. Gubbay, P. Label, Mr. A. O. Lang, Hrs and week of
Mrs. Bodisco, Mr. P. Barh, Mr. Rev. and Mrs. C. A. Gimblatt, Mr.Mrs. Lay, Mr. J. F. Lumsdell, Mr.... preparation. The approach to the Ball Room
Indicates unable to be present and Mrs.-F. A. Britton, Mr. C. W. X. L. Gate, Mr. and Mrs. A. H. and Mr. I. P. Law, Capt. and The 300-mile motor endurance race was won by the American clusters of palms arranged along was tastefully decorated with
owing to illness Dr
M. Bion, Mr. and Mrs. F. Beving and Mas Gordon, Miss Grima, Mr. Mrs. E. C. Linton, Mr. G. H. Chevulst in 5 hours, 40 minutes, 15 seconds.
from the Colony.
|tun, Sorg.-Commør. and The average speed the
Mrs. and Mrs. J. H. Gardiner, Dr. and Loddington-Smith. was 15 miles per hour.
sides.
Babington, Edgr. Gen. and Mrs. J. Mrs. F. M. Graca Ozorio, Mr. J. and baskets of hydrangeas and orchids hanging
M. Blair.
Capt. Meredith, Mr. and Mrs. W. Graham, Hr. L.S.Greenhill, Mr. W. I. Marshall, Mr. N. T. Mie- from the ceiling. On entering Tsz, Tong Lai Tsun. Chow Siu Col, and fes, R. Crosse, Hon. D. G. Grayson. Capt. and Mrs. Matheson, L. and Mrs. A. R Lt.Col. E. Clementi-Smith, Lt.-E. J. Grist, Mr. R. H. Green, Miss kintosh, Mr. and Mrs. H. A. the Ball Room, one saw the work Ki Wong Kam Fuk, Li Yau Tsun, Mr. and Mrs. W. Chatham, Mr. Grant, Mr. L. Gibbs, Mr. and Mrs. Moore, Mr. C. D. Melbourne, Mr. of the artist at her best. There Chan Fook. Au Chak Man, Chow and Mrs. J. K. Chatham, Major R. Gegz. were a number of baskets con- Shau Shan, Tong Yat Chan. Mr. P. Culver, Mr. and Mrs. E. W. ce descending from the ceiling. land-Ping Shad. Ir. and Mrs. Le Carrie, Mr. and Mrs. J. Canning Humphry, Major and Mrs. G. Murdoch, Key, E. W. L. Martin,
taining orchids and hydrangeas and Mrs. Taol Hing, Mr. Fog Carpenter, Mr. and Mrs. W. 3. and Mrs. le Huquet, Col. and Mrs. Mitchell, Mr.
J. Morison, Mr. and Mrs. S. B. Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Hall, Major McElderry, Mr. and Mrs. E. N.
and Mrs. ing a charming" atmosphere" to Cheung Shiy. the room. Banged along the Lin, 1 King Shu, Li Po Kwai Ne cumming, Caph and Mrs. A. M. Ho Fook, Mr. and Mrs. W. Lucas J. L. McPherson, Capt. H. E Masars. Wei Wakam. Mrs. Cormack, Capt. B. Humphreys, Hon. Mr. and Mrs. Dr. Orwald Marriott, Mr. and Mrs. fsides of the room were pretty and Mrs. Ho Wing, Messrs, R. H. Collison. Eng-Com. flowering plants, whilst the dris Kotewall, Kwok Siu Lan, Sham Campbell-Sampson,
and Mrs. Handyside, Sir Robert and Lady Hurray, Mr. Mrs. and Miss at the end of the room was sur-Pak Ming. Chio in. Lan UMrs. Chester, Mr. and Mrs. A. R.Holmes, Dr. and Mrs. G. M. Middleton-Smith, Lieut. and Mrs. Liegt. and Ho Tung, Mr. and Mrs. H. K.Moarhead, Miss McNeil, Mr. C rounded with a profusion of Font. Wong. Pik Trun, Mr. and Cavalier, Mr. and A. H. Crook, Harston, Pay Lt-Com. and Mrs. Mockridge. Mr. J. K. McConnell hydrangeas. On the dais: His Mrs. Ho Kwong, Messrs. Li Wing Capt. and Mrs. W. J. Campbell, Holborn, Mr. and Mrs. Scott Str. and Mrs. A. S. Mackichen, Excellency, Lady Stubbs, and a special party.
Kwong, Sin Tak Fan, S. W. Tao, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Crockett, Mr. Harston. Major C. L. Hickling, Miss Olive Mackay, Mr. and Mrs. appreciated feature
Chan Chuck Hing. Chan Pak and Mrs. G. K. Chatham, Mr. and Hon. Mr. P. Hobson Holyoak, J. Martin, Miss J. C. McBean, Mrs. installation of electric fans, Pang, Leung In Chi, Li Sui Kam. Mrs. P. S. Cassidy, Major and Mrs. Lieut. D. P. Hannam, Miss C. M. 3. MeAinsh. Miss E. Maclaren, which, we believe, is an innova Fok To Hai. Ho Sing Chau, Wong Carter,. Lient-Col. A Chapman, Hodson, Mr. R. W. Haxton, Mr. tion so far as Government la Tung. Chan Chun Tsun, Mr. Miss Curling, Miss Goodall Copes and Mrs. C. C. Hickling, Mr. and BIGGEST SHIP LAUNCHED IN CHISA.
House is concerned. Thus and Mrs. Chan Harr, Mesars. Li Lake, Mr. G. C. H. Culter, Miss Mrs. R. O. Hutchison, Hon. Mr was the comfort of the guests at-Yik Mui, J. M. Wong, Mr. and Mrs. Cree. Mr. E. R. Carroll, Miss C.ER. Halifax, Mr. E Shanghai, June 3.
W. bas been launched. She was from the Ball Room was made into Mrs. Ho
tended to. The verandah leading Ho Ju, Mr. Ho Ngok Lau, Mr. and Clarke, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. J. Hamilton, Kiss Hewitt, Mr. and
Leung, Kessra. Charles R. Crane, wife of the a sitting-out place with a riot of Cheung Ip. Lo Siu Hoi, Chu Tez C. Comrie, Lleat. sad Mrs. R. Hayward, Lieut. E. W. Hogben, Lo Cooper, Mr. D. H. Cameron, Mr. Mrs. F. C. Hall, Mr. and Mrs. H. She is the first of four for the electric lights hidden in Chinese Hing: Lam Heang 1m, Chan U Cocks, Mr. P. B. Coltharst, Mr. Liest-Com Hake, Mr. W demand, to-day was 45/1144. All are 445 feet long. 55 feet beam and lanterns, which produced Ting. Mok Kon Shang, U Cha 2nd Mrs, W. E. and Miss Clarke, Hinton, Mr. and Mrs. Ho Ki, Mr. picturesque and subdued effect. Wan, Tam Hok Fo, Tae Yam Chi, M. and Mrs. A. HL Compton, and Mrs. A. D. Humphreys, Mr. Outside on the lawn were small, Tang Chi Ngong, Lo Caang K, Lient. J. S. Carey, Mr. and Mrs and Mrs. E. Humphreys, Mr. and tea tables and marquees for the Choa Po Sien, Yang Tez Ming, Lo E. J. Chapman, Mr. A. G. Coppin, Mrs. B. Hancock, Liest. J.-L. serving of light refreshments. Kit Fing, To Sz Tun, Dr. and Mrs. A. Cartwright, Kr.C.A.Coburn, Mr. Hale, Mr. B. C. Hale, Mr. J. Mr. E. G. Coomes, Mr. and Mrs. H Hammond, Mr. and Mr BA The main staircase leading into G. H. Thomas, Mestra, Tong Wany. Mel. Courtney, Mr. and Mrs. Hooper, Capt. A. S. Hooper, Mrs. Amongst others who left by her on the same plan as the adjoining Shan, Li Man Kal, Yau Sui Chi, de Carvalho, Mr. R. D. Cromartie, Hodgson, Mr. and Mrs. H.-E. the supper room was decorated Ting. Woog Pak Shan, U, PAE. A. Carvalho, Dr. and Mrs. A. Brotherton Harker, Com P. M. were Brigadier General Blair, portions of the House. The sit- Chau Tez Tan, La Cheuk Wan, Major L Cassel, Mr. J. A. Clark, Hollands, Miss Hazeland, Mr. and Lieut. Col. Clementi Smith (O. C. ting accommodation in the supper Leung Kat Hin, Ho Yuk Cho, Mr. A. K. Coll, Mr. V. Curreem, Krs. E. K. Hmeland, Mr. H. R. p.m. of 22nd Punjabis), Lieut. Col. and ante-supper rooms was for Wong Tak Chung, Ching Chi Er. A.H. Crew, Lieut. J. A. Hicks, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Hooper, T. A Robertson, Lient. Col. three hundred at a time, while Tsan, Chang Ngan Ming, Wong Chester. Kr. H. Cooper, Rev. H. 8. Mr. Leighton Hope, Mr.A. H. and 9.15 p.m. Staynor, A.P.D. The Professor har at length
He: Excellency's private table There were a number of Chin-accommodated over sixty guests. Sik Ki, Tam Pak Shis, Chan Tin Crois Ross, Mr. N. Cruncher, Miss Hollingsworth, Mr. &. 7. Hami). Hailed.
She left this morning ess Labour Corps officers also On the verandab, supper accom- Shan, The Ka Fo, Lam Hoa Ping. Chettle, Consul and Mrs. O, D. ton, Mr. F. 8. Harrison, Capt. and for Home with a large number of aboard, as well as men from the modation was laid for 80 persons, Li Yang Chl- Lemng Sau Tong, Conswed, Miss A. Cameron, Mr. Mrs Havelock Davies, Miz and caval and military. ratings as Siberian Mission:
few ordinary passen Gurner was amongst the passen- orchids and flowers hanging Wang Kwong Tin, M and Mrs. Capt. Add Bry. Corson, Commander Harding, Mr. 1. D. Hembrey
Commodore There was a profusion of palms, Laung Tin Kwai, Shum Chai Chiu, B. A. Camidgs, Mr. C. V. Cole, Mrs Hollingsworth
in baskets from the eating Ma-Wing The Koush-Prop WaA HEWAR
droom Hey, and knew, y
New York, June 1. Mears. Morgan and the Guarantee Trust Company 20nounce that they have arranged a new Loan to Belgium, which will be used
liquidate the credit of $50,000,000 maturing in June.
· MOTOR RACING.
A FIVE HUNDRED MILE CONTEST.
Indianopolis, June !
FIRE DESTROYS HEMP.
Galveston (Texas. June 1. A fire at a warehouse destroyed sisal hemp valued at
million dollars. The cause is unknown.
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THE S.S. MANDARIN,
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Coronet Theatre. 5.15 and ETS
Hongkong. Theatre 5.15, 2.15
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