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TELEGRAPH. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1936.
HIGH DUTY Welshmen
PROTECTS Refuse To
Meet King
Confirmed SOUVENIRS
MARY PICKFORD. TO
MARRY AGAIN "BUDDY" ROGERS IS HAPPY MAN
Hollywood, Nov. 18. Mary Pickford, 42, former wife of Douglas Fairbanks, Sr., confirmed to- day the fact that she is marrying the crooning motion picture "Buddy" Rogers, 32.
star.
Immediately after Miss Pickford made this statement, her sludio on nounced the wedding "some time in the Sprint."
ft was stated
that Mr. Rogers mother was flying to Hollywood en Tuesday to make a formal announce- ment of the engagement at a small reception In the Beverly Hilla' Wilshire Hotel,
Miss Pickford's confirmation fol. lowed an unmoureement from Judge Bert Rogers, of Olathe, Kansas, who revealed that "Buddy" and Mary Ing telegraphed the news of their inten- tions. Asked if he thought the dis- parity in their ages would cause dificulties, Judge Rogers said:
"Goodness" "sakes, no. Mary is n Aweet girl; and a sweet piri is agelesu, She's as pretty as a picture. You've never seen anything happler n "Buddy" and Mary. They are awell couple. Trouble? Gragioni no."
United Press.
MUSICAL TREAT
AT MACAO
FOR CORONATION CELEBRATION TRADE PACTS FORGOTTEN
London, Nov. 16. A duty of 100 per cent. ad- valorem has been imposed on Coronation decorations and souvenira imported into Britain between December 15, 1986, and July 31, 1937.
The order applies to articles bear ing a representation of the King or any member of the Royal Family, or any royal emblem, urticle or build Ing associated with the Coronation. The ding of my country in the Em- pire or flags resembling such will be laxed to the full extent of their value.
The Imports Committee says that of no considerable importation Coronation souvenirs has yet deve- loped but precautions are necessary to prevent a serious loss to Brilish manufacturers through the influx of foreign 'goods at low prices.
The French and German govern- ments have agreed to waive ther rights under trade agreements during the duration of the order in view of the exceptional circumstances of the care-Reuter Bulletin Service.
Masonic Leader Dies
PROFESSOR ORE AND In Manila
MISS BARRETO
Macno, Nov. 10. Music-lovers in Macao were splendidly entertained with classical pianoforte selections at a recital given by Professor Harry Ore and Misa Marina Barreto at the Saloon of the Macao Club on Sunday evening.
In the first part of the concert, Professor Ore displayed complete mastery of his art in the skilful rendi- tion of Intermezzo (Brahms) and "Second Rhapsody Latvia" of his own
composition. Mles Barrcio combi
with Professor Ore in the
presentation on two planos of Con- certo Duetta from Mozart (Busoni), Dance of Death (Shipt Sacas) and the Anthem of the Coimbra University (O'Neil). Played by special request, pana PENSIONI AJ received. well
lo not a few of the gathering, the plece recalled close associations with their Alma Mater, the leading educational Institution in distani Portugal.
24-
In the second part of the pro-
the gramme,
duettists presented Romance, Op. 51 (Grieg) and Suite. Op. 15-Romance, Vulse and Polonaise (Arensky) which were much appre- clated.
In two excellent planoforte solos, Prelude (Debussy) and Concerto Study "A Sigh" (Liszt), Miss Marine Barreto was warmly applauded. In
the delicacy of touch and the grace- fulness of expression Miss Barreto expressed a musical talent of no mean order. It is learned that the Accomplished exponent completed her musical education in Paris after three years under the able tuition of Madame Marvuerite Long.
It is not often that residents of Mocno are delighted by two versatile artistes the one complementing the aliser, and that Macno is devoted to good music was amply demonstrated In the packed use to hear pinistr with
whom they have become acquainted by tuning in to Hongkong radio broadcasts.-Our Own Corres- pondent,
COTTON LANDS
CONFISCATED
BRITISH INTERESTS
AFFECTED
London, Nov. 10. Replying In the Commoss to a question regarding a report that the Mexican Government had confiscated about 55,000 acres of British-owned cotton lands, Mr. Eden said he was aware that ibe Mexlean Government recently decided to apply the pro- visions of the narut cotton plantations of the Laguria dis- irict, thus
In this ymg mo
matter.
Rettish Minister had been in
close touch throughout both with the British interests affected and with the Mexican nuthorities, and every effort was being made to ensure that British Interests obtain the measure of com- pensation to which they are entitled under the agrarian code-British Wirelesa.
Chan Sze-kati, 18, painter, was fined $75, in default, two months' hard labeur by Mr. W. Schofield, at the Central Magistracy this morning, on a charge of stealing $35 in Shang- hal money, $3 in Hongkong money and two finger rings, the property of Keung Ill-chuen, from No. 2 Yiu. Wah Street. November 15., In- spector Logan sald defendant, went 1 the premises to paint chest of drawers, and while there he opened another chest of drawers with an in- strument and took a key with which he stole the property." The total value of the property was $80, but $32.30, representing a ring and cash, had boon recovered.
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WAS WELL-KNOWN IN HONGKONG, CANTON
Freemasonry in the Far East has suffered a severe loss with the death In Manila yesterday evening of Mr. S. R. Hawthorne, Immediate Past Master of the Grand Lodge of the Philippine Islands.
According to meagre cable news received in Hongkong this morning. Mr. Hawthorne died suddenly from a severe heart attack whilst playing stolf.
Mr. Hawthorne was well known in Hongkong. Canton and through- out the Far East In Manila he was irisimmk Lév inimine oleolon and rema Boprietor of the Hamilton Brown Shoe Store in that city.
SYMPATHY FOR POOR SHIELDS CABINET
POLITICIANS' ALLEGATION
London, Nov. 17.
A sensation has been created t political circles by the refusni of two members of Parliament. Labour representing Welsh constituencies, Mr. Aneuria Beyan and Mr. W, H. Main- waring to be present to meet Hils Majesty the King when he visits South Wales this week..
Mr. Bevan, writing to the Minister of Mines, in reply to the invitation to be present in his constituency dur- the King's tour,, declined on the grounds that there were pressing problems and suffering in South Wales, for which Ministers were responsible.
While paying a tribute to the King's sympathy with the unemployed, Mr. Bevan regrets that such sympathy should be used to conceal not only the negligence of His Majesty's Minis ters but their active persecution of the poor.
Mr. Mainwaring has written refus- In to participato in the tour, similar grounds-Reuter,
ENCOURAGE
CHINESE DEFENDERS
SCHOOL CHILDREN PROMISE SUPPORT
011
Shanghat, Nov. 17. Telegrams encouraging General Fu Teo-yi to resist the threatened Man- chukuo-Mongol invasion of Sulyuan have been despatched by the Chi- nese Chamber of Commerce and the Shanghai Civie Association.
More than 1,000 primary school children have signed a letter to him they are saving their declaring pocket-money for the soldiers at the front.
This follows similar action taken by Pelping and Tientsin aludent Bodies.Reuter.
NEW GOVERNOR OF S. AFRICA
London, Nov. 10,
His Majesty the King, on the re- As Grand Master of the Grand commendation of
Geveral
James Lodge of the Fillippine Islands, Mr. Hertzog, has appointed Mr. Patrick itawthorne paid several visits to Duncan Governor-General of South China, and assisted in the Installation Africa, in succession to Lord Claren- of several American Lodges in that don, whose extended period of office country, including Canton,
expires in March-Reuter.
He recently returned to Manila from a world tour, and was apparent- ly in the best of health wheri passing through this Colony.
SINO-JAPANESE CO-OPERATION
Shanghai, Nov, 17.
RECOMMENDATION
London, Nov. 10.
It is understood that Mr. Patrick Duncan, at present the South African Minister of Mines, has been recom- mended by the Union Government to the as Lord Clarendon succeed Governor-General. He would be the first South African "to post.Reuter.
Decupy the
Mr. Li Shi-huo to-day left for Cheung Kung, aged 50, was ud- Peiping to attend the inaugural cere-mitted to the Government Civil monies of the Huitung Company, a Hospital with head injuries which he joini Sino-Japanese organisation, received when he was knocked down for the operation of an alr service by lorry No. 2263 in Connaught Road between North China and Man- West yesterday. His condition is chukuo.
reported to be serious. A 38-year- During his trip south Mr. Li will old man, Kwan King, was removed Interview Marshal Chiang Kai-shek to the Kowloon Hospital with slight at Loyang and other Government Injuries when he who knocked down members at Nanking.-Reuter,
by lorry No. 4143 in Telegraph Bay.
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