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Mr. H. K. Erani and family who are shortly leaving for their native land were entertained at a dinner party held in the r honour at the Parsee Club by the Parsee community of Hongkong. Mr. Erani has been manager of Messrs. N. Moody & Co. of Bombay, Calcutta & Hongkong, and has acted at Hon. Se re- tary and subsequently as President of the Zorastrien Charity Funds for a con- siderable time past. He has always taken a very active interest in the management and administration of the funds, and a a mark of esteem and appreciation of the signal services rendered by him to the community in these ca ac ties, he wa after the dinner presented with a purse donated by his numerous friends and well-wishers of Hongkong and Canton and a bouquet of flowers was presented to Mrs. Erani by Miss Frany Ruttonjee Mr. Erani will carry with him the hearty good wishes of friends of many nationalitics as well as of practically the who e Parsee Community.
The Hon. Mr. Lau Chu Pak, the senior Chinese member of the Legislative Coun- cil, has intimated to H.E. The Governor his wish to resign his seat. The Hon. Mr. Lau Chu Pak has had a seat on the Coun- cil for the past eight years. He fee's that he has reached a time of life when he requires more leisure. For the past thirty years he has devoted a good deal of his time and energy to public affairs. He is at the present time Chairman of the Chinese General Chamber of Com- merce, and of the Chinese Committee formed in connection with the impending visit of H.R H. the Prince of Wales. He feels that these positions make sufficient demand on his time and has consequently asked to be relieved from further service on the Legislative Council. If the resigna- on takes effect the Chinese community will certainly lose a representative whe has watched their interests with every care and attention on the Council. The
Chinese General Chamber of Commerce is trying to induce Mr. Lau Chu Pak to recons der his decision.
WEDDING.
DINSDALE-SMITH.
At the Peak Church, on March 22nd. Mr. F. A. Dinsdale, of Messrs. Butterfield Swire, was married to Miss Dorya M. Smith.
The bride's dress was of white char- meuse with pearl embroidered georgette. Miss Hilary Lowe, the bridesmaid, was altered in mauve crepe de chine.
The bride was given away by her bro- ther. Mr. R. M. Smith, and Mr. J. D. H. Crawford, of Messrs. Butterfield & Swire, acted as best man."
Afterwards a reception was held at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Smith, No. 96. the Peak, at which the customary toasts were honoured.
Mr. and Mrs. Dinsdale left by the Empress of Asia. yesterday, to spend
their honeymoon at Shanghai,
WEDDING OF CHINESE EX-EMPEROR.
EDUCATION OF MANCHU BRIDES FOR DOUBLE MARRIAGE.
Arrangements are proceeding for the double marriage of the ex-Emperor to the grand-daughter of the late General Chang Shun Manchu Governor of Kirin. and also to the daugher of Mr. Hsi Chen. the Minister of Civil Appointments in the Man hu régime, the latter becoming his "Fe" consort.
The pro pective brides are at present studying Chinese and English at the ex- Regent's palace.
CHINA OVERLAND TRADE REPORT
DEATH OF SIR EVERARU FRASER, K.C.M.G.
FORTY-TWO YEARS IN THE CONSULAR 'SERVICE.
We regret to learn of the death of Sir Everard Fraser, K. C. M. G., H.M.'s Consu'ar-General at Shanghai, who died
on March 20th from heart failure.
Sir Everard Duncan Home Fraser, who reached the sixty-third year of his age last month, had spent forty-two years in the Consular Service in China. He was appointed a student interpreter in China | in March 30th. 1880, and the following record shows his subsequent career: Acting Consul at Foochow, 1896; at Kiu- kiang, 1889: Acting Consul at Ichang, 1889 to 1891; Acting Vice-Consul at Chemulpo, Corea, 1891 to 1892; Acting Consul at Chemulpo, 1892 to 1894; pro- moted First Assistant, December 1st. 1893; Vice Consul at Canton, 1895 to 1897; Acting Consul there 1895 to 1897; promoted Vice-Consul at Pagoda Island, 1897; Consul at Chinkiang, 1899; Acting Consul at Foochow, 1898 to 1899; Acting Consul-General at Hankow, 1900 to 1901; Consul-General at Hankow from July 1st, 1901, until 1911, when he was transferred to Shanghai where he had since remain- ed.
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THE LATE MR. A. H. CREW
TRIBUTES BY THE LEGAL PROFESSION.
Members of the legal profession assem- 20th, before the March Criminal Sessions bled in the Supreme Court, on March opened, to pay a tribute of respect to the memory of the late Mr. A. H. Crew whose
death from illness occurred in Hongkong on March 3rd.
The CHIEF JUSTICE (Sir William Rees Davies) said:-Mr. Attorney,-Again the anks of the legal profession are depleted, by the death, at an early age, of Mr. Crew. Possessed ol a lovable disposition and a genial nature, he had a host of friends who deeply mourn his death. He had practised in these Courts for ten years and was a sound lawyer and a very capable advocate. It is fitting, before we we proceed to the business of the Court, that we should testify to the loss which the profession has sustained and tender our respectful sympathy to his family in their sorrow.
The PUISNE JUDGE (Mr. Justice Goni- pertz), said that, having presided for many years in the Summary Court, where Mr. Crew had a very great deal of work, he wished to add his testimony to his good qualities. An excellent lawyer and advocate, the late Mr. Crew was very fair Sir Everard received the C.M.G. de- great pleasure to hear him either argue a
and absolutely straight, and it was coration in 1901 and was created K.C.M.G. in 1912. In 1911 he was hon point of law or present the facts of a case He doubted whether there was any oured with the Coronation Medal.
man in the profession who was so uni- He married in 1899, a daughter of Mr. versally loved and whose loss would leave A. W. Walkinshow of Foochow
a greater gap in its ranks.
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once and esteem of their nationals in a Few Consuls have enjoyed the confid- greater degree than the late Sir Everard Fraser did, and his death, which appears have been a great shock to the whole to have come very unexpecte l'y, must community of Shanghai, and will he deep ly lamented by his many friends and by all indeed who have at any time come into touch with him either in his official capacity or socially. His death is a great loss to the British Consular service in China.
THE DAIRY FARM HERD, FROM ABERDEEN, SCOTLAND, TO
POKFULUM.
Farm herd reached the Colony by the A considerable addition to the Dairy motor versel Genogle, a few days ago. Two bul's and 68 cows were obtained from Scotland but, in spite of one death in London before shipment and one on the vovare, the herd reached Hongkong numerically much stronger than it started on the voyage. About 40 calves were born on the way and 24 of them landed here. Others became veal, or were otherwise
accounted for, en route.
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Two expert cattle men from Aberdeen chire accompanied the herd and must have found their hands full looking after much large and increasing fami'y. The nassengers came off very well: rarely are there such anantities of milk on ship- board as the Glenogle had. Attempts were made, with moderate success, to convert some of it into butter.
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Speaking on behalf of both branches GENERAL (the Hon. Mr. J. H. Kemp, off the legal profession, the ATTORNEY- K.C.) said he wished to express their
Crew and to join with their Lordships in offering sympathy with the membera of his family.
great sense of loss at the death of Mr.
NEW APPLIANCES FOR THE FIRE BRIGADE.
THE DENNIS PATENT TURBINE FIRE ENGINE.
There were un'oaded from the motor vessel Glenade, on Mar. 18th, two Dennis Patent Turbine Fire Engines, each with a 50-feet extension ladder, purchased by the Government for the Fire Brigade at a cost of approximately £2,500 sterling each.
The
the London Fire Brigade has a great This type of fire appliance, of which many in use, is a hand ome, solidly built plete, about 6 tons. The engine develops and wel'-engined affair weighing, com- 60-65 horse power; it has four cylinders and accumulator coil ignition. There are four forward gears and a reverse. fire engine is fitted with a'l the latest devices including a "first-aid" fire appli ance; that is to say, it has an auxiliary pump, with 120 feet of rubber tubing, for coping with fires which turn out to be small; thereby damage by water is re- duced. The principal pump is driven off the main shaft. The 'adder has a patent safety clip which prevents any danger of its telescoping after extension.
A trial run of one of the machines, on March 19th, gave the highest satisfaction. Farm Company is one the way to the ped a high speed without any undue Another shinment of cattle for the Dai-v | The engine ran magnificently and develop. Colony by the Glenary. Transportation noi e. is undertaken at this time of the year
It was noted, too, that the engine was most compact and that all the work- cooler weather: also they arrive in time remains to maintan a supply of drivers because the cattle travel better in the ing parts were readily accessible. It only to help meet the big summer demand hara capable of treating such fine machines for milk. Lately the Dairy Farm has the best possible examples of good British had to refuse new customers hut it will workmanship--with the respect now be able to supply everyone.
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