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THE HONGKONG
TELEGRAPH. MONDAY,
CORONATION OATH
CHANGES IN TEXT APPROVED
BY DOMINIONS
London, Feb, 20, Commenting on the changes in the Coronation Oath, particulars of which have now been made public, the Manchester Guardian says that they are another instance of how even the most historic of English constitu- Uonal usages are modified to meet new conditions.
ROAD TO CANTON
CHINA PUSHES ON:
WITH WORK
FEBRUARY 22, 1937.
LOCAL WEDDING
[MR. D. PARSONS AND MISS B. SPAULDING A recent report by the Central
Miss Betty Jean Spaulding, only Naws Agency heralds the early com- daughter Mrs. L, Jack, arid Mr. pletion of two important highways Douglas N. Parsons, manager of the in South China--those linking Can-Advertising and Publicity Bureau, were married on Saturday ton with Kowloon and with Nannjag formerly capital of Kwangel. Con afternoon at the Kowloon Union struction of the main sections of Church. these roads have already been con-
The Rev. J. D. MacLean officiated cluded. It is stated.
Although it is now possible to at the ceremony. feach Shum Churi, on the British
The bridegroom is the youngest son necessary border, from Canton, the route, which of Mr. and Mrs. T. G. Parsons, of constitu-lies through Walchow, covers almost Broughty Ferry, Scotland,
twice the mileage of the more direct The bride was given away in marri- highway which is planned. This age by Mr. I. Jack. She was gowned.
from Canton to Tsengehen
in a slim-fitting white angel skin (Tingshinghsien), through Shellung dress fashioned with a draped neck- (where the Kowloon-Canton railway line, long bell-shaped sleeves, plaited Tungwel, in the Tungkun, district. from the shoulders. Her long
The only unfinished section of this vell was held in place by a bandeau route, it is said, is that between of orange-blossom. She carried arum Tsengchen (which is about 10 miles lilies. north of Sheklung) and Tungwel. The text of the first portion of Work has been delayed on this sec- the Coronation Cath, in order totion because it traverses, the Eart meet the changed constitutional posi-River della and several bridges will tion is to be as follows:
Changes have become since 1911 owing to the tional position which har arisen from the new status of the Dom- inions under the Statute of West minster.
The new form of the Oath has been approved after discussions be- tween United Kingdom Government and the Dominion Governments.
"Will you solemnly promise and swear to govern the peoples of Great Britain, Ireland, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the Union of South Afrien of your possessions and other territories to any of them belonging or containing and of your Empire of India according to their respective laws and customs?"
SHAE
RAJPUTA
EXTENSOLA
crosses the East River) and then to belt and a dowing scarf effect falling P & O-BRITISH INDIA-APCAR AND
Bridesmaid In Blue Miss Marie R. Clarke, as brides- mold, wore a blue taffeta "Kate have to he built, and tunnels Greenaway" styled dress, set off with excovated.
a hat to match. She carried pink sweet pens
From
Dealt Section enquiries from rallway officials, it is learned that big bridges will have to be built over the many rivers in the delta, entailing con- siderable engineering work, but it as quickly as will be pushed on possible to enable the inauguration of the new road at an early date, it is stated.
The little flower-girl, Miss Mollie Jack, wore a blue taffeta dress and a flower bandeau. She also carried pink sweet peas.
The duties of best man were under- taken by Mr. B. J. Monks.
At the reception held later at "Palm Court", the guests were welcomed by Mrs. L. Jack, the bride's mother, who In 1011, this part of the Oath took the form, "Will you solemnly promise
The new Mayor of Canton, Mr. was gowned in green "blistered" crepe and swear to govern the people of this Tseng Yang-fu, who is concurrently trimmed with black fox fur, with United Kingdom of Britain and Ire- Vice-Minister for Ballways in Nan-black accessories.
The honeymoon is being spent at land and the Dominions thereto be-king, is very keen on effecting ail longing, according to the Statute in necessary improvements in the com-Repulse Bay. On leaving, Mrs. Par Parliament agreed on and the res-munleation system in the south-west. sons were a brick sharkskin dress In this connection the Commis- with three-quarter coat, embroidered pective laws and customs of the
sioner in Canton, Mr. Liu Wel-chi, with brick-coloured flowers. Brown same?"
in a recent article said, "Communien accessories were also worn ilons which are intimately allied with the prosperity of Kwangtung, will party were from Paul Rennet et Cle. also receive the attention of Government. The present road sys- tem with a total mileage of about 0.000 miles will be further extended as there is at present about $3,000,000, Canton currency, avaliable for this purpose."
Religious Oath
made in No alteration has been the second part in which the King awears he will, to his power, cause low and justice and mercy to be executed in all his judgments,
The religious part of the oath has been slightly modifled so as to limit to the United Kingdom the King's undertaking to maintain the Protest- ant Reform as the religion established by law.
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All the dresses worn by the bridal
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From
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About
Destination.
6,000 27th Feb. Moraeilles, Havre, London, Hamburg,
Rotterdam, Antwerp & Hull, 16,000
Bth Mar. Margellies, Hayre, London, Hamburg,
Rotterdam, Antwerp & Hull. 0,000 13th Mar. Bombay, Marsellles & London, 14,500 20th Mar. Morseilles & London,
7,000 27th Mar. Marseilles, Havre, London, Hamburg,
Rotterdam, Antwerp & Hull. 5,000 31st Mar. Straits, Bombay & Karachi. 17,000 3rd Apr. Bombay, Marseilles & London, 17th Apr. Marscilies & London, + Calla Casablanca.
Calls Tangier.
15,000
All vessels may call at Malta.
BRITISH INDIA-APCAR SAILING
19. 2.27/32
2-27/32
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CATHAY
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B1
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7. Bangkok
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.01%
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SANTHIA
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TALMA
132
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.1/0
SHIRALA
/3.1/32
1/32
.3014
.0.74
TANDA
..8234 .4.80
NANKIN
France
At present ceverai roads, in vary-TT. Shanghai
T.T. Singapore ing conditions, cross the Tungkun 2. district, between the Kowloon border T. Japan
T.T. India and the East River, but none of them Regarding this modification, the reach the border, with the exception TT, US
U.S.A. Manchester Guardian remarks that it of the one which detours
through
an Manila manifests that though the Protestant Walchow and continues round the T
T.T. Batavia character of the Monarchy, once its west coast of the Peninsula through most vital characteristic, stands un-Tungwel, and then on to Shum Shun. shaken, it has ceased to be an irritant Of course, even if the Canton challenge to those other Faiths.authorities do reach the border with TT. Germany British Wireless.
their highway, there will still be T.T. Switzerland link needed across the Shum Chun T.T. Australia river and for a few miles in British
Buying territory. It is now possible to motor4 m/s. L/C London from Kowloon to Sheung Shul, 20 4 m/s. D/P miles from Kowloon, and with per-4 m/s. L/C U.S.A.
4 m/s. France mission of the authorities, the journey can be continued by road to Lo Woo, 30 d/s. India just below Shum Chun. For the U.S. Cross rate in London Canton-Kowloon road connection to be made, the section between Lo Woo and Shum Chun will have to be
Governor Entertained
London, Feb. 10. Lord Wakehurst, Governor-elect of New South Wales, and Lady Wake hurst were the guests of the King and Queen at luncheon at Buckingham Palace to-day-British Wireless.
Queen Mary's Gesture
London, Feb. 20.
Mr. Fred E. Fuller, a Brooklyn cutlery dealer, and his wife, were approached by Her Majesty Queen Mary at the British Industries Fair on Thursday and introduced to the entire Royal Family, with exception of the Duke of Gloucester and the Duke of Windsor.
the
Mrs. Fuller was so excited when Her Majesty usked her if she was an Americanhat she was only able to reply, "This is so thrilling."
bridged."
There has been an alternative that instead of crossing the river at scheme suggested, however. This is
off about Lok Mah Chau, in British Shunt Chun the rand should branch territory, and cross the river just to the north and continue to Canton up the west coast of the peninsula along a road which has been constructed for some years. This would save many miles.
Members of the Hongkong Police When the Royal party had moved Reserve, Indian Company, are giving on an Englishman approached Mrs.a tea party at the Gloucester Hotel Fuller and requested permission to on February 25 in honour of Mr. shake the hand that had shaken King Feroz Ali, who has been appointed George'a.
Assistant Superintendent of Mails.
It is learned that the Fullers are the only Americans ever to meet the entire Royal Family.-United, Press.
AMERICAN YOUTHS
VAST DEMONSTRATION IN FRONT OF WHITE HOUSE
Washington, Feb. 20.
Some 20,000 American Youth Con- ference demonstrators marched to the White House to-day to petition for the passage of the Lundeen BI, whlen provides for an initial uppro- priation
of $500,000. for America's youth.
They squatted on the pavement and in the drive in front of the White House, halling all traffic, while they shouted their demands for passage of the measure.
The
group
President, William ROUND THE WORLD tickets issued at Speclul Reduced Rates in Hinkley, and a lad named Abbott connection with all the Trans-Paclile & Trans-Ailantle Conference Lines. Simon, have been arrested by the ITALIA CONSULICH LINES Agents for the sale of through and police. It is alleged Hinkley ordered independent tickets to North, Central and South American ports via Italy. the sit-down protest, although he THROUGH TICKETS TO LONDON-23 days-Special facilities for asserts he was merely allowing the despatch by train of heavy baggage with liberal free allowance,
paraders to rest following their march INTERCHANGEABLE RETURN TICKETS with the Dollar Lines:
from Pennsylvania Avenue, headed by a brass band.
on very favourable conditions.
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The parade was formed by youths between the ages of 10 and 25 who came from all parts of the country for the conference.
Among their cries in front of the President's residence were: "Pass the National Youth Act"; "Wo
want jobs"; "Give us scholarships not battleships".
They inter dispersed to seek mom- bers of Congress-United Press.
President's Promise
Washington, Feb. 20,
A delegation of aix youths con- ferred' with President Roosevelt to- day, and it is stated the President ar ranged to drop the charges against Hinkley and Simon.
The President then told the youths that he would seek moans to contintie the National Youth Administration.00. "United ProLI.
do
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FRENCH MAIL STEAMERS Bailings from Hong Kong:
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10,000 30th Mar.
9,000 10th Apr.
8,000 24th Apr.
Singapore, Port Sweltenham, Penang, Rangoon & Calcutta.
EASTERN & AUSTRALIAN SAILINGS
NELLORE
TALMA
7,000 5th Mar. Manila, Rabaul, Brisbane, Sydney,
3rd Apr.
7,000
7,000
1st May
Melbourne & Hobart.
SAILINGS TO SHANGHAI & JAPAN.
RANCHI
NANKIN SIRDHANA CATHAY SHIRALA
RAWALPINDI'
• Cargo only,
10,000 4th Mar. Amoy, Shanghai & Japan. 17,000 *7,000
6th Mar. Shanghai & Japan,
7th Mar. Shanghai & JapanL. 8,000 18th-Mar. Amoy, Shanghal & Japan. 15,000 10th Mar. Shanghai & Japan.
9,000 17,000
1st Apr. Amoy, Shanghai & Japan. 10th Apr. Shanghai & Japan.
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Hakono, Maru ..
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.Sat., 27th Feb.
Sat, 27th March & Colombo.
Sun., 28th Fob. Thurs, 11th March & Rangoon,
Fri, 20th Feb.
Sun., 7th March
Tues., 23rd Feb.
Fri., 12th March
Tues., 23rd Fɗb.
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