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THURSDAY, MARCH 11, 1920'

CORRESPONDENCE.

WEŊTE SARCASTIC.

To the Editor of the China

Yours faithfully, JW. T.

THE CHINA MAIL.

as well as the evangelisto, medical marriage, thom persons are given a BRITISH OFFICERS ON and educational work which still con-right to submit a declaration to the Enves.

respectiva department of registration

SOVIET DIVORÒL

UNITED STATAS SHIPS

and Mrs F. R. Rogers, Mra. F. AN | Redmond, Mr. P. W. Ramsey, Mr. D.-M. Robertson, Mr. Benbow Rowa," les bests is as broad as possible, not of marriages, according to the place

Mr. and Mrs. A. T.. Sininer, May andi denominational restriction being laid of residence of both parties or one of

A matter of the ereptest interest to Mrs. W. E.-L. Shenton and, chiks rafi.] either on its agents or its covers them, to the effect that they are officers of the British Mercantile Mr. A. Stock, Mr. and Mrs. Stra

Christians of all Protestant Churches, been in the state of wedlock since Dear Sir, I should like to con- including those established by law, such and such a thie. Such declara. Marine has beau raised by this move man, Lieut. 1..F. Saler, M... gratulate you on the little stamp story united in its formation more than 120tion is attested, in addition to the men in the United States in favour Slies. Mr. J. E. Salmon. Mr. T. m. In your Tacedays Issue. It is nice to years ago, but since then most of the statement stipulated by Article 3 by of the officering of American vessels Sheerstone, Mr. R. R. Sage, Mr. S. a farther statement of the parties by American officers only. The Wyatt Smith, Hòa, D». Chaud Severn, think that we can keep in touch with denominations have organised Mission that the book of registration has secretary of the Imperial Merchant C.M.G.. Mr. Louis D. Stones, Mz. the doings of the truly great so far work of their own which manraily really been lost or that for some Service Guild has received er um H. M. Splc. Mr. J. D. Steels, Mr.

Fabsorbs their interest. removed from the centre of things..

other sufficient cause they cannot poerant communication from a British W. A. Saruka, Mr. Hamilton Smith, His Majesty must have enjoyed the To every such effort in its place all obtain a copy of the certificate...

officer in New York'upon this subject. Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Smith, Miss jaks trasiendously but must have of us wish God speed, but the catho-

He points out that as many British Mildred Smith, Mr. Carlos Toda, Miss bean rather puzzled to know which fic claim of the London Mission cught

officers at present oaf of employment L. E. Techirch, Mrs. R. H. Travers, Bank the Collection was put in not to be overlooked, particularly in 1. Marriage is annulled by a petare contemplating crossing the Her-Miss F. Travers, Mr. G. R. Thomas, especially as Sir Henry was not any-China, where it was the earliest of tion of both parties or even one of ring" Fond" to take service in the Mr. and Mrs. Tinker. Mr. Erneste where near Ceylon at the time. —- Protestant Missions and held the al-them.

American Mercantile Marine, it is do-Vidal, Mr. M. H. Varu, Mrs. H. Wil 2. The above petition is submitted, sirable to lay before the very clearly son and three children. Mr. J. C. most impossible ground for long

according to the rules of local juris-the danger in which they stand. White. Capt. A. J. Wilcox, Capt. E. single-handed.

Every Mission at work in China isdiction, to the local court.

Note. A declaration of annulment Owing to the scarcity of merchant H. Williams, Mr. and Mrs. F. T. indebted to its pioneers for the first of marriage by mutual consent may skippers and officers during the war, Williams. Mr. C. A. N. Williams, Chinese grammar dictionary and translation of the Bible. These have be filed directly with the department the United States Shipping Board Me, W. A. Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. of registration of marriages in which issued provisional licences-which Monteith Webb, Mrs. W. B. Walker been the foundation of al subsequent a record of that marriage is kept, have become known in sestaring citand son and Mr. Seth, Zorab. [To the Editor of the China Mall ]|work: in developments from is the which department makes an entry of ties as "Red Ink" licences for the Mission has always taken an honour-the annulment of the marriage in the | manning of the United States merchant Sir.-WUI you kindly allow me alable share, and literature at large, is record and issues a certificate. Vessels. The recipients of these Space in your widely read newspaper funder infinité obligation to a distin- 3. On the day appointed for the licences were mainly foreigners, and to inform Mr. Walters of H.M.S.guished agent of the Society in Hong-examination of the petition for the it is asserted that the greater bulk of and dance at the Craigengower Club Hawkins, that Kid Dencio challenged kong for what is still the standard annulment of marriage, the local them were British officers, for whom last night, to members and friends. any one in the Colony on the 5th English edition of the Chinese clas-judge summons both parties or their the American shipowner appears to instant and as po-one wanted to fight (sics.

solicitors."

have a preference. This sourse - is now being strongly opposed by various societies of Mercantile Marine officers in America, and there seems to be a distinct probability that the policy of American, officers for American ships will soon become a fixed principle in the United States. Journal of Com

Hoogkong, March 11, 1920.

TOO LATE.

↑ did not caricel his passage. He The Home Churches which support 4. It the residence of the party sailed this morning per the 3.5.the Society are making noble effons who is to be summoned is unknown. "Tenyo Maru" for America in quest to meet the parlous situation created of the World's Championship and temat that no one will say that the Flipino Champion refused to fight in Hongkong for we were quite willing to show to our local "fight fans" that our "Kid" can really fight The challenge appeared in today's issue of the Morning Post.

Yours etc..

A FILIPINO. Hongkong, March 11, 1920.

MATERNITY HOSPITAL.

To the Editor of the "China Mall."

by the doubling or trebling of the sterling value of the dollar, but the trouble is and must continue to be severe. I cannot but think that it he lacks were realised this Colony would do more for iss oldest and broadest Mission than is possible by

the somewhat casual method of a Sun-

tion.

the petitioner is allowed to file the petition for annulment of marth age in the place of residence of the absent "party last known to the petitioner, or in the place of residence of the petitioner, stating to the court, however, the last known place of residence of the defendant.

·S-If the place of residence of the

day's collections in a single congregs-party who is to be summoned is un- known, then the day for the trial of the case is set not earlier than the expiration of two months from the

merce.

LIST OF FASSENGERS.

DEPARTURES.

I do not overlook the support given locally to the Alice Memorial group date of the publication of a notice of hospitals. That however is all locally simmons in the local Government expended and amply returned to the gazette, and the summons is sent Hongkong Mr. C. E. Atwood, Mr. Per as. Empress of Russia, from locality in ministrations to the poor, to the address of the last known-T. Asquith, M. and Mrs. Q. F. the training of nurses, and other ways. place of residence of the defendant. Alleman, Mr. E. Na krustrong. Mr. The general funds of the Mission do given by the petitioner. Sir-It was good news to read in nor benefit from this source, end, as, there seems to be no-one else to appeal on their behalf at this time of strain, 1 venture to do so on my own iritis- sive and shall be glad to acknowledge any contributions large or small which may be sent to my care. Yours, etc.,

J. KIRK MACONACHIE.

your Saturday issue that "it looks as if a time might shortly dawn when Europeans in Hongkang will have nothing to complain of as far as hospitals are concerned." That there has been ample cause for complaint in the past is a fact that no one will deny. Women, who for one cause or another, have had to go to hos pital for their confinements, have had to face the alternative of going to the Government Civil Hospital, which during half the year at any rate, is hot and poisy, or to the Peak Hos. pital which in many cases entails an expenditure out of all proportion to their incomes.

THE COMMODORE.

COMMODORES OFFICE.

March 11th, 1920.

Union Church...

March 11, 1920.

SOVIET MARRIAGE AND

· DIVORCE.

SOVIET MARRIAGE.

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C. V. WOODWRIGHT,

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FOR SALE.

6. Having convinced himself that and Mrs. J. H. Botelle, Mr. A

The right to reject the lowest or any the petition for the annulment of the Borello, Mrs. G. K. (Bingham, Mrs. marriage really comes from both Mary Beckley, Mr. and Mrs. WakerTender is reserved. parties or from one of them, the D. Brownell, Mr. and Mrs. H. B. judge personally and singly renders Beckley Miss A. Borromeo, Mr. the decision of the annulment of the Chas. Buyers, Mr. and Mrs. G. Bor. marriage and issues a certificate romeo, Mr. 1. G. Biben, Mr. Kirby thereof to the parties. At the same Clough, Mr. J. H. Cooper, 'Mr. G. time, the judge transmits a copy of B. Cockres. Mr. J. S. Cairns, Mr. bis decision to the department of W. H. Clark, Mr. RAJ. Coggeshall, registration of marriages where the Mr. and Mrs. R. Coderberg, Lieut- annuled marriage was performed Col G. 8. Crisp, Mr. A., S., D. and where the book containing a Cousland, Mr. D. S. Cooper, Mr. FOR SALE fine Sulzer Diesel record of the marriage is kept.. J. D.. Courtney, Mr. H. F. Campbell, a 200 KW. Alternator Full Specifica Engine 300 H.P. direct coupled to 7. When annulling a marriage by Mr. H. P. Crane, Mr. T. Crosthwaite, tion can be obtained at the office of the mutual consert. the parties are Mrs. Paula Davis, Mr. Sheridan Hongkong Electric Co Ltd., St. George's obliged to state in their petition Downey, M. J. E. Doty, Miss M. Buildings The Plant can be inspected what surnames the diverced parties Elliott, Mr. J. W. Earley. Mr. A. at the Company's Works, Wing Fung and their children are to bear in E. Forman, Mr. D. Fidden, Mr. F. Street, Wanchai. The Company aro the future. But when dissolving Fairman, Mr. A. M. Frame, Mr and prepared to accept an offer for Engine the marriage by the petition of one Mrs. A. E. Griffin, A HEG. Ges, without the Altarstör

of the parties, and in the absence of

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PUBLIC AUCTION.

THE Undersigned has received in-

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It is to be hoped that the dawn will not be long delayed, as the need is a crying one, in these days of high The Russian Republic benceforth and shortage of housing recognizes civil marriage only. Civil renta accomadation. The Women of the marriage is performed on the basis of an understanding about this matter Mr. and Mrs. G. G. Griggs, Mr. and Mr. Jas. Geary, ME F. Ganahl, Colony should leave, no stone uthe following rules:

between the parties, "the divorced turned to prove that they have the matter deeply at heart, for the sake 1. Persons who wish to contract parties preserve their own

names, and the surname of the fen, Miss M. K. Hastings, Mr. F. of pur fellow workers, our children marriage declare (their intention) children is determined by the Halroyd, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hum- and the future of our Colony and orally or by a written statement to judge, and in case of disagreement phreys, Mrs. J. K. Hart, Rev. F. G. structions from Mes28. THORESEN *Empire.

the department of registration" of of the parties, by the local court. B. Hastings, Mr. E. Hope, Mr. & Co, to sell by Public Auction: Enclosing my card.-I remain etc, marriages and births at the city hall

8. In case the parties are agreed Eric Herrick, Mr. Oliver Healey, Mr.. -WOMAN WORKER.

on the matter, the judge simultane A. Humphreys, Mr. E. Hedays, Mr. TUESDAY, the 18th May, 1020, (regional, district, township, Zemstvo ously with the decision of annulment A. A. Herschler, Mr. Winfeld H., institutions), according to the place of the marriage, determines with House, Mr. E. Holden, Mr. H. L.· of their residence.

which of the parents the minor Jennings,. Mr. W..A.. Kearton, Miss Note. Church marriage is a private children begotten of the marriage Key, Mr. S. F. Lighmer, Mr. and To the Editor of the " China Mall."' affair of those contracting it, while shall live, and which of the parents Mrs. E. A. Long and child. Miss E. {civil marriage is obligatory. must bear the expense of maintea C. Leith, Mr. J. H Lambert, Mr. 2. Declarations of intention to ance and education of the children, and Mrs. F. Larkins, Capt. W. G. contract marriage are not accepted and to what extent and also whether Martin, Mr. and Mrs; Jose Montes, (a) from persons of the male sex and to what extent the husband is Mr. R. M. Miller Mr. E. H. Dear Sir.In reply to your tele-younger than eighteen years, and of obliged to furnish food and mainten Mohanani, Dr. and Mrs. C. W. phonic enquiries regarding the ap the female sex, sixteen years of age; ance to his divorced wife. › pointment of the new Commodore, I in Transcaucasia the native inhabi

1800 tons deadweight capacity on McKenny Mrs. G. B. Moat, Mr. 9. But if no understanding stall and Mrs. W. M. Milne, Mr. Wm. C17 feet mean draft. Speed 10 knots. beg to inform you that Commodore tants may enter into marriage upon be reached, then the participation of Muir, Mr. J. R. Mah. Mr. M. V. This Steamer went ashore in the V. G. Gurner has been informed by attaining the age of sixteen for the the husband in furnishing his the Admiralty that the period of groom and thirteen for the bride; (b) divorced wife with food and Merchant, Mr. H. E Mody. Master Gull of Siam, was salved, and towed-to appointment of Commodore, Hong from relatives in the direct line, full maintenance when she has no means Mr. D. C. Nixon, Mrs. Florence New- and patched ap

Geo Murphy, Mr. HL M. McTavish, Bangkok, where she was dry-docked kong, has been shortened from 3 to and half-brothers and sisters; con of her own or has insufficient means combe, Mrs. W. R. Noble srd, infant, Inspection orders on application to 2 years. Commodore Gunner will, sanguinity is recognized also between and is unable to work, as well as therefore be relieved by May next. a child born out of wedlock and his the question with whom the children Mr. and Mrs. John F. Nichols, Mr. the East Asiatic Co., Ltd., Bangkok,

The new Commodore appointed is descendants on one side and relatives are to live, is decided by a regular and Mrs. R. Negre, Miss R. A. Negre, The Steamer to be at purchaser's risk' Commodore William Bowden-Smith, on the other; (c) from married per civil suit in the local court. irres Dr. F. V. Nemecek. Mr. F. H. after fall of hammer, when purchass C. B. E. and as far as is known in my sons, and (d) from insane.

pective of the amount of the suit. The Nesmith. Mr. Chas. Nopper, Mr, money is to be paid. Office saw Service during the war as

3. Those wishing to contract mar-judge, having rendered the decision an- Mrs, and Miss Owen, Mr. and Mra, follows

riage appear at the department of nulling the marriage, determines tem. B. R. Powrie and child, Miss J. From outbreak of war till May registration of marriages and sign a porarily until the settlement of the Paterson, Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Flimp- 1916, commanded H. M.S." Russell" statement concerning the absence of dispute, the fate of the children, and ton, Mr. Duncan Paterson. Mrs. S. (Battleship) and served 34 Flag the obstacles to contracting marriage also rules on the question of the Poland, Mrs. M. Pans, Mr. F. H. Captain to the then Rear-admirale enfimerated in Article 2 of this temporary maintenance of the child. Peaty, Mr. Piemmon, Dr. Jno. M. Stuart Nicholson, M. Vad decree, and also a statement that ren and the wife, if she is in need Pelets, Mr. T. W Ranchandani, Dr. Sydney Freemantle, M.V.O. In May, they contract marriage voluntarily. 1916. served as Flag Captain" to Those guilty of deliberately making. Admiral Sir Geo. A. Callaghan, G.C.B. false statements about the absence G.C.V.O., Commander-in-chief at the of the obstacles enumerated In Article illegal or invalid belong henceforth Nore. Augut 1916, commanded the 2 are criminally prosecuted for false to the jurisdiction of the local court cruiser "Carnarvon" and May, 1918. statements and the marriage is de extends to all citizens of the Russian 11. The operation of this law commandedi the Light Cruiserclared invalid. #Satelite."

4. Upon the signing of the above Republic irrespective of their adher mentioned statement the director of ence to this or that religious sect.

12. All sults for annulment of mar

Commodore Bowden-Smith in re cognition of his services was awarded

the C.B.E. in May 1919.

Trusting that this information may be of interest to the public.

Yours, faithfully,

of it."

10. Suits for adjudging marriages

the department of registration of riage which are now tried in eccle marriages records the act of marriage siastical consistories of the Greek in the book of marrige registries and Catholic and other denominations, in then declares the marriage to have the governing synod and all other become legally effective.

institutions of Christian and non- When contracting marriage the Christian religions, and by officials. parties are allowed to decide freely in charge of ecclesiastical affairs of whether they will henceforth be all denominations, and in which no EXCHANGE AND MISSION FUNDS. called by the surname of the husband decisions have been rendered, or the

or wile or by a combined surname.

decisions already rendered have

R. S. HOLBORN.

ITo the Editor of the China Mail."1

2

As proof of the act of marriage, not become legally effective, are the contracting parties immediately declared by reason of this law Sir,-As is well known, the high their marriage

receive a copy of the certificate of null and void, and are subject | cate of exchange is placing all Mission

to immediate transfer to 5. Complaints against the refusal the local district courts for safe Boards in a very serious position. to perform marriage or incorrect keeping, with all archives in the May I therefore, through the coor-registration are lodged, without limi- possession of the above mentioned tesy of your columns, make a special tation of time, with the local judge institutions and persons having appeal for the funds of the London in the locality where the department jurisdiction In, divorce suits. The Missionary Society, for which collec of registration of marriage is; the pardes are given the right to file a tions are, to be taken next Sunday at ruling of the local judge on such a new petition for the annulment of Unien Charch

complaint may be appealed in the the marriage according to this decree Hongkong owes more to the London usual way. without awaiting the dismissal of the Mission than is perhaps generally 6. In case the former books ofre first suit, and a new summons of realised 10-day. It was here on the gistration of marriages have been absent parties (Faragraphs 4 and 5) ground almost from the outset of the destroyed, or lost in some other way is not obligatory if such a summins Colony's history; and maintained or if for some other cause married pars was pablished in the former order, Christian "ordinances for Europeans, sons cannot obtain a certificate of their N. C. Daily News.

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