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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.
"LOCAL" WEDDINGS.
MONDAY, APRIL 19, 1926.
THE COAL PROBLEM.
INTERESTING CATHEDRAL
SETTLEMENT HOPES,
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CEREMONY.
Tin Liê
THE NORTHERN SITUATION.
KUOMINCHUN ́ARMY RETREATS IN GOOD ORDER.
Allies Enter, Peking.
* It is unlikely that any important dovelopments for securing the re- sumption of negotiations between There was an interesting Chinese miners and owners will occur.Contrary to the general fear, the wedding at St. John's Cathedral during the week-end. It is probable Fengtien troops have up to the on Saturday, the parties being that the Prime Minister's meeting present made no attempt to enter Miss Rose Lau, daughter of Mr with the owners to discuss with the city, where complete order is and Mrs. Siu Chek-lau, and Dr.them the miners' demand for no- being maintained. The main S. F. Tan, son of air. and Mrs. tional rather than district settle body of Fengtion troops la anid to Kwan Sing-tan, of Heangalian.ments will not take place until he remaining at Tungchow, but The cathedral wag full of friends Tuesday, The newspapers con- one regiment was located outside from most of the best known Chi-rider that the outlook for a sottle Yungtingmen early this morning, nese families in the Colony. ment of the disputes is more hope- and Fengtion cavalry detachments The battle, who was given away ful than it was a few days ago but are patrolling the neighbourhood by her uncle, was charmingly at that many obstacles have still to rounding up Kuominchun atrag- tired in a dress of pearls on be overcome, and the coming week glers, a parte of whom was while stain foundation; the de-will be one of some anxiety to all captured this morning sign being her own. Her head-parties concerned.
Paomachang, dress was composed of pearin Mr. Neville Chamberlain, the
As a result of excellent staff and was of Egyptian character. Minister of Health, in a beech work, virtually the whole of the The whole was a magnificant last night discussed the Coal situa Kuominchun had evacuated for creation and formed part of the tion and declared himself to bo Kalgan by four o'clock this morn-. bride's dowry from her mother, hopeful that, a settlement would be ing. General Tang Chi-tus, the She also had a white satin train, reached. As both owners and Commander of the Ninth Division, heavily beaded and trimmed with miners had faith in the fair is acting as Carrision Commander pearls and orange belossom. Her mindedness and impartiality of the with one Brigade inside and one Prime Minister he believed that "Brigade outside, which general the in a little while the worst of the Wang Shin-chen's Committee of Missed Irene To and Frances danger which had threatened Safety controls most effectively.-
bouquet was of roses,
The bridesmaida were
Lau who wore dresses of rainbow would pass away. If the country coloura richly trimmed with could get rid of the coal trouble silver lace. They carried pink the prospects of trade were rose bouquets.
Miss Ida Lan, the bride's sister: acted as maid of honour, Mrs. T. H.; Chen as matron of honour and Mr. J. Y. Lee as usher.
The bride's mother wore mandarin coat of black satin em broidered in colour and with red satin skirt embroidered gold and pearls.
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Ex-Premiers to Maintain Order.
Peking, April 17. Ex-Premiers, including Dr. Yan, are on a committee formed at the Mr. William Graham, M. P.request of citizens to maintain or
der in Peking. who was Financial Secre-
Five sub-committees have been tary to the Treasury in athe
Labour scarcely less
Government, war appointed and four foreign ad- Sir Francis optimistic when visers, including speaking in Edinburgh last night.
full particulars from Aglen.-Reuter.
Peking, April 18. Stoppage, he said, would help no-
LIFE ASSURANCE DEPARTMENT body and least of all the miners. Nationalist commander Lu Chung- The Cabinet has dismissed the he believed that a brief tempórary
lin from all his posts.
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himself of negligence in connec- well be agreement The Rev. T. B. Powell offlelated
about thetion with the coup d'etat. All the basis of the and Mr. F. Mason was
minimum pergates of the city are at present Hi the centage since the commission itelosed except the Yungtingmen organ. A feature of a very in-self said the final decision would teresting ceremony was the sing- Ing of the choir of St. Stephen's Girls' School, there, being 50 chorister's present.
Mr. Chao Liang-tan, brother of the bridegroom, acted as best man and the groomsmen were Menara. Yuk Sing-young Leung Shi-chan.
and
After the ceremony there was a reception at 54, Robinson Road. where numbers of frienda and relatives gathered to offer gratulations to the happy
con-
cou.
by with national machinery, on basis that there should be general determination to bring economies and improvements in the manage- ment of industry into force with- out delay and to get rid of the subsidy while at the same time safeguarding remuneration. With
ple. A toast was proposed by the Recebeari food will the believed
Reverend T. B. Powell. In the evening the guests were again entertained at dinner after which
a ball was held. During the dance
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gate where officials flanked by bands and a guard of honour await the arrival of Chang Tao lin.-Reuter.
Extrality Tour Suspended,
Peking. April 18, Owing to the breakdown of com munications, the Extra-territoria- ity Commissioners have postponed f Indefinitely their projected pro-
vincial tour.
The Cabinet has again met to approve Tuan Chi-jui's mandate announcing his resumption of rea-
the bride wore & beautiful evening H. F. Yung, Dr. and Mrs. Wanponsibilities, pending the recon- dress of pale pink georgette trim-Man-kai, Dr. and Ms. Arthur Woo, struction of the administration; med with silver lace, silver beads Dr. and Mrs. C. C. Wang, Dr. and and has also dismissed the Kuomin and roses, one of the prosents Mrs. Huang, Mr. and Mrs. Liang chun General Lu Chung-lin from from the bridegroom. One of the alu-tung. Mr. and Mrs. Ur Man- all his posts-Reuter. most attractive features in the chuer, Mr. and Mrs. Un Laan-зuen, bridal chamber was the bedspread Miss..Uun, Miss Seu Wai-sheung, and drapings of yellow satin. Mr. and Mrs. Coxion To, Miss Mid- beautifully hand-painted by Sister dieton Smith, Rev. and Mrs. Ginny of the Italian Convent, the Martin, Messrs, F. C. Lee, K. Y. best piece of work she has ever Wong, S. 1. Chan, and many others. done of the kind. Dr. and Mrs,
Tan are shortly leaving for the
tsin.
Jeu--Lau.
Two well-known. Chinese fami-
North, their home being in Tienes were united on Saturday at the Rhenish Mission, Bonham Road, the parties being Miss Lnu Yuet-san, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lau Chun-san, and Mr. Jeu Tien-liang, son of Dr. and Mrs." Jeu Hawk,
The Rev. Wong i-tong official
TURKEY AND ITALY.
∙ANXIETY OVER TRIPOLI VISIT.
A Calf to the Colours.
Constantinople, April. 18. The Turks' keen interest in Mus- solini's activities in Tripoli, and their anxiety concerning the re- ported Graeco-Italian pact (which the Italian Ambassador denies),
The bride's gifts to the bride groom included a large pearl pin, a set of jade dress buttons, cuff links, etc., and that of the bride groom to the bride a diamond ring, diamond watch ring, valuable arti- eles of apparel and jewellery. ed.
Besides gifts of jewellery and The bride was attended by her other presenta from the bride's sister, Miss Lau Yuet-yung, and a has been followed by a proclama- mother, her uncles, Mr. Lau Yee-flower girl, little Miss Wong Fungtion calling to the colours all fong and Mr. Lan Yick-cheuk, her sin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Turkish army reserves due for uncles and aunts, Mr. Chú Shu-Peter" Wong.
nam and Mrs. Leo and Mr. and Mrs. The bride and bridegroom and F. H. Sun, her sister and brother- their parents are well known and in-law Mr. and Mrs. Sal Wing-there was a large gathering at the Teung, and her brothers and sisters, church. The bridegroom received numerous presents were also re his education in America, having ceived from the following friends undergone training as a military of the happy couple: Sir Shouson officer and also. specialised in and Ludy Chow, Mr. and Mrs. electrical engineering. Liang Shi-ri, Mr. and Mrs. Cheung A great many friends were en- Sum-woo, Mr. and Mrs, Andrewtertained last night at a banquet Cheung, Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Yang, at the Yee Wod restaurant. Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Chen, Mr. L The young couple leave shortly Chor-chi and family, Mr. and Mrs. for the North.
service this year, also recruità, hitherto exempted from service, belonging to previous classes. Reuter.
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