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Capt. J. J. MacLeavy, of the Kweilin," lus gone aster, "Ningpo."

Capt. W. Sigahe, of the Sui- yang," has gone master, "Luenyi." Capt. J. Legge, of the "Luenyi," has que master, Chungking,"

Capt. L. Jenkyns, of the T. mning," has gone master, Kwei- lin."

Mr. A. N. Taylor, chief officer, "Nanchang, ‚” has gone chief oficer,

Tatung.

Mr. W. Shaw, chief officer, **Tatung," has gone chief oliver, "Nanchang."

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Mr. H. Appleton, from reserve, has gone chief officer, "Woosung."

Mr. A. von Winckler, chief officer, "Woosing," has gone chic! Mr. Rt. Warren, acting chiel officer. "Shantung." has gone second officer, "Soochow."

officer. Shansi.'

Mr. D. McPherson, second offi. cer, "Sonchow," is on reserve.

Mr. W. Loran, third engineer. "Chekiang," is on reserve.

Mr. R. Meldrum, acting accond engineer, "Chekiang," has gone third engineer, saine ship.

Mr. A. MeVean, third engineer, "Nanchang," has gone secund en- gineer, "Chekiang."

Mr. P. Mungall, from leave, has gone chief engineer, "Kaiping."

Mr. C. Reed, chief engineer, "Kaiping," has gone scoond engi--| пост, катае вір.

"Kaiping, has gone third engi Mr. Cheyne, second engineer,

neer, som ship.

Mr. R. Melatyre, front reserve, has gone third engineer, "Nan- chang.

Mr. J. V. King, second engineer, "Ningpo," is on reserve.

Mr. C. Mitchell, third engineer, "Yingchow," has gone third ongi neer, "Chinxiang.'

BROKEN PROMISE.

QUAINT JEWISH WEDDING

AGREEMENT.

In a breach of promine action brought by Esther Drevitsky, Jewess, against Morris Tobias, cabinet maker, in the Glasgow Shoriff Court, & quaintly wordet betrothal agreement was produced. The girl claimed the return of a deposit receipt for £200, a gold watch and rusin, and £200 damages for breach of promisc.

Some extracts from the betrot! al agreement read :-

́BABY BOY IN DIVORCE

W! COURT..

PROBLEM OF FEATURES.

GODFATHER AS CO RESPONDENT.

THE CHINA MAIL.

BRITISH CHAMBERS BANQUET.

**GATHERING AT SHANGHAI

OLUB.

SPEROUS LIGHT AND HERIQUA.

LABOUR GUILDS.

PROPOSED GENERAL UNION,

Four leaders have presented a potition to the Secretariat for Chineas Affairs on behalf of a number of Chinese labour guilds to secure per mission for a temporary society as a stepping stone to end parent inbour union.

A photographer, Mr. Cecil Horace Mende, of Patney, sought in the An' Important and interesting Divorce Court in mail week before week's work by the Associated Mr. Jantice Hill the dissolution of his British Chambers of Commerce was Ats meeting on Tuesday night, marriage, and damages, on the ground fittingly terminated by a dinner at delegates from several guilds, includ of alleged misconduct of his wife, Mre the Shanghai Olab on February 24 ing the Chinese Engineers' Institute, Ada Fanny Mende. with Mr. William Mr. A. W. Burkill, chairman of the who had hitherto taken no interest in Joseph Roberts Glover. Adultery Shanghai Chamber, presiding over a the discussions, expressed their ap- was denied, as was the countercharge large and yury representative proval of the proposed, general union. of condunt conducive.

gathering. He was supported by Mr. In response to representations from

An allegation that he bad com- Sidney Barton, C.Mo., HL. M. Consul members of the suppressed Hongkong- mitted adultaty Mr. Mende admitted, General, Rest-Admiral Maclachlan, Wachow Seamen sod: Bakem and asked the court to exercise disc.D., Sir William Brunyato CMC., Guilde, a proposal was mooted to send his Honour Judge Sir Skinner Turnier, a petition stamped by all the onions

cration in his favour.

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EARLY MORNING BROJAHAM.

In proposing the health of delegat a} and visitors, Mr. Burkill ebarácterized

the conference as the most successful

Railway and missionaries, who were captured by brigands in Honan. Things basame very serious, indeed

The action proposed was to send an international commission down to

Mr. and Mrs. Mende made cach Sir Edward Fearon, his Houour in the Colony, praying for rescinding. other's acquaintance through the wife Judge Peter Grain, Mr. R. H. Clive, of the closing ordem but this was having her photograph taken in 1909 0.x.o., Captain Elliott, B., Mr. O. altimately negatived as it was pointed at Mr. Meade's studios in High street, F. Garstin, Mr. H. P. Wilkinson, Mr. out that the two guilds should them- Putney, aid Sir Edward Marshall Hall, L. A. Lyall, Mr. H. J. Brett, Mr. E solves approach the Government first.

... in opening the case for the Mackay Mr. H. W. Lester. Mr. J. husband. Mrs. Meade was then T. Prote, Mr. E. C. Poters, Mr. A. J. manageress to Messts. William Glover Welch and Mr. C G. Humphrys and Sons, bakorn al confectioners, of Barnes. They were manied in

After the war broke out Mr. Mende, yet held. The Associated British and the rope sont tives of the differ who was then a manager, was mit on Chambers of Commerce was, het matinale in Peking took steps to all pay, and his wite again went thought, & lesson learned from the approach the Chinese Government about it. They wrote Notes and had managerves of one of Mrsers. Glover'e war. They now realized that interviews, but nothing happened till British community in China could atand autirely on its own" and that at last it was decided to take some

action. As she had to leave home arly in Britisk interests called for nait the morning Mr. Clover sent a action.. Shanghai might for the time Aa the Lily among the thorns, roisbrougham to take her to her business, being bave the largest membership in my betrothed among the daughters. In 1916 Mr. Mende and Mr. Glaver the Chamber, but delegates from on to inquire and report on this matter Now, the Chinese Govern- The One Who fortells the earl at the each put £50 into a toxinear, con- other ports made valuable contribuent did not like this idea at all. As begining, way He give a good name tinged counnol, and when thay ions to their discussions and express a result of the pr pusat, the Chinese and result to this agreement and dissolved partnership in 1920 Mr. ed some extremely sound viewa, and b came busy and eventually, as you [all know, the varione individuals covenant. May the good God say to Glover was paid out to the extent of as long as the prevailing spirit of the union, "It is good; whooter £2,000. When Mirs. Meade had a boy co-operation existed, the growth of were released. No action was actually Andy a wife finds happineta."

[in 1916 she insisted on bis being the Association was assured. They

called Joseph, one of Mr. Glover's were indebted to Sir William Brunequired, but it was the threat of action that achieved the desired result, and Christian Dames. Mr. Glover was the yata not only for his part in the dis that result came from pounding child's godfather. In August 1917 cussion on pducation in connection

away at them in the press and elas there was a quarrel and Mr. Mende with the Boxer Indemnity, but for where and at a public meeting at wrote asking lir. Glover not to visit his interest in the commercial side of Hankow which was held on the sub- Mrs. Meade any more. Mr. Giover the conference, thus helping to forge job and by the coutinned action of never onewered the letter.

Another link between British in China. the foreign representatives in Peking In the following November Mr. They had bran ton apt in the past to over a period of three months. In the Meade raw Mr. Glover at the flat again, regard commerce as their own ex

end we obtained certain satisfaction, The father of Tobias undertook to and when Mrs. Meade was spoken to clasive interest and to think that Disorder in China is the most im provide for his son the garments abe said: "William is my adviser in other bodies, more especially the mis

portant question, before you and suitable for Sabbath days, holidays, everything. You, Cecil, are not cap- sionary societies, took no interest in

every encouragement should be and weekdays, like one of the teable of doing so and are nothing but them. In this respect the conference given to public statements in the spectables, according to his station in a poor fool." The next evening Mr.just cloed had been an object press, to the public views of the Hile, while the girl's father undertook Glover was there again, and when the lesson in the linking together of British Chambers of Commerce and the fortwo rooms and kitchen to be ready Meade said: "William, dear, take no r: R. H. Clive made an appropriative ideas and to keep pounding to provide a dowry of £200, furniture husband asked him to get out, Mrs. interests in China (Applause),

The toast was warmly received and couraged to put forward construct- for the wedding, "which is to take notice of that madman. Nothing place with the help of God and in a will change my feelings towards you.'

reply. lucky hour in the month of Sivan in

Later, said counsel, when he heard the year 5682 [June 1922),

that his wife and Mr. Glover had been neen together on Wimbledon Common, Mr. Mende spoke to his wife, who said

1 do not love you and cover bave, hate you. William is the man I love, and you or anybody else will not make me tarn him down.

To begin with, they shall marry nonording to the rites and laws of Moses and Israel, and they shall not part or hide from one another any money or valuables. They shall equally manage and enjoy their pro- perties and shall live in peace, love, and companionship for many long days and years.

GIRL TO BUY THE RING.

Miss Drevitsky maid she had to buy the engagement ring herself. Shortly before the marring Mr. Tobi ao sen. suggested his son should get a share in her father's business. This was refused and as a result Tobias broke off ngling, the engagement.

Capt. J. W. Pettigrew, of the "Waishing," is on leave.

Mr. W. Ryden, chief officer, "Kwangsang," has gone master, Whishing.'

After further evidence the deposit Mr. B. F. Pinchin, chief officer, receipt and gold watch and chain "Pingwo," has gone chief officer, were handed over. "Kwongsang."

The sheriff said it was a question of Mr. J. M. Bain, chief officer, the smount of damages to which the “Yusang,” is ou lave.

Mr. J. C. Harvey, second officer, girl was entitled. Quite a suitable "Yustig,"

"has gone acting thiel marriage arrangement was spoiled officer, same ship.

throughthe rapacity of Tobis's father Mr. R. F. Sheel, from leave, has and Tobias cot having a mind of his gone supy second officer, Yown. He would consider the amount

sang."

Mr. A. W. Sawyer, second officer, "Loongwo," has "resigned.

Mr. J. M. Rodgers, accond offi- cer, "Yang," has gone second!

officer, Leongwo."

of damages and expenses,

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"LORD OF THE ISLES."

Mr. C. E. L. Jones, froin leave, HIGHLAND OBJECTION TO LORD

has gone second officer, "Yusang."

Mr. A. Buntain, from reserve,} has gone chief engineer, Loong.

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Mr. J. D. Carnie, chief engineer, "Loongwo," has gone chief engi neer, "Pausang."

Mr. A. J. Miller, chief engineer, "Fausang, is on leave.

`LEVERHULME'S TITLE.

Lord Leverhulme bas caused some troubla in the Highlands by selecting "Viscount Leverhulme of the Western Istes" as his new title.

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She also said her husband was a fool not to let Mr. Glover call once a werk so that things would be more comfortable.

"There is an extraordinary likeness between the baby and Mr. Glover, so I am told." proceeded Sir Edward. When Mr. Mcade mentioned the matter to his wife she retorted: You had better ask William."

Subsequently Mrs. Meade lived at the Rosary Tea Roome, Kingston, belonging to Mr. Glover, who was Constant visitor.

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Sir Edward said he withdrew the claim for damagea.

Mr. Meade, in evidence, said the like Bass between the baby and Mr. Gloper was quite noticeable. Any artist of zopate would support his opinion.

WITE'S DENIALS. Opening the wife's case, Mr. Ernest Charles. K.C., admitted that there had existed between Mrs. "Meade and Mr. Glover since the former was a girl a most intimate friendship, but this case, was an impudent attempt to get rid of a wife because the husband bad tired

Chinese themselves should be en

away, in fact, nntil in time I think Mr. E. 0. Peters amused the comthere is little doubt a solution will pany with an excellent speech in be found, largely by the work of the lighter veia in the course of which he Chinose themselves. You can up- ably advertised the practical-ad-doubtedly help them, but it is th voutages of Tientsin as the venue of Coiners who will have to do the the next conference.

work themselves. You can all help towards that end...

THE BOXER INDEMNITY.

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Sir William Bruayate, in the courts of bis reply, said it was.grateful for! the friendly was.in which he was

There is only one other thing I received as the representative of would like to refer to and that in the Hongkong Univercity. "I put it down extremely interesting discussion that to the fact that you regard Hongkong took place on the question of the University as your University. We Boxer Indemnity and I can assure do regard ourselves very largely as you, gentleman, I shall have much your servants. We carry ont a polloy pleasure in drawing the attention His Majesty'a Minister which we believe to be yours, and

to the resolution on that subject and which we at least know ought to be (laughters d applause). Sir William the discussion that took place. expressed the view that the resolu: hope it may be posible for your store tions passed at the conferene were tary to forward to Peking as roon as destined to have a very important, may be convenient, the minutes af and quite possibly decisive that discussion, because I am certain application of the Boxer-Indem they will be of great interest to His nity to ednaation. He concludo Majesty's Minister, who I am sure by proposing the health of the will wish to forward them to the For Chairman and members of the Shaca eiga Office in London for the use of he bai Chamber which tonst was cordially Committen which has been in session drunk by the visit-ra.

there for the last year in regard to this question. It was a vary valuable discussion Indeed and I am sure the fullest consideration will be given to it.

The Rev. A. Bonary, of Hazkow, and Mr. R.E. F. Peill of the Anglo Chinese College, Tientein, also spoke, offeting interesting observations on the importance of character and discipline in British educational work, and iteroved value.

He was made a viscount at the end of last year. Hu is the owner of many

The concluding toast was that of Mr. M. Turner, second engineer, thousands of acres of the Western Isles

"The Navy," proposed by the Obair- "Luento," has gone acting engi-of Scotland, and is Lord of the Island of her and acted like a hlackguard. man and responded to by Rear neer, “Yusang.",

of Lewis and Harris. A person raised All the time Mr. Meade was having Admiral Maolachlan

A CRITICISM,

Mr. R. Winterson, from leave, to the rank of viscount kas to select his wife watched by detectiven, said FR. H. H. OLIVE'S REFLY TO has gone chief engineer, "W¤5- somis place to which he way be said to shing.".

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Mr. H. Craig, acting chief engi-, neer, "Waishing, hos gone sccond! engineer, "Fausang.'

Mr. S. J. Olark, second engineer, "Fausang," has gome third engi- Heer, samo ship.

conssal, he was living with another

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Alter evidence had been given, Mr. Clarke gave details of Carnac's career, cher in Jobannesbarg, South Africa, lost

which had been ascertained by the police. He enlisted in the Army in her position a while ago through being crip lod by rheumatism. But since Dr.

1898. In 1903 he was discharged as Wiliams" pink pills, the world famous

Sentence of three years popal medically unfit port blood and nervo tonin, cured her she is arrvitude was raised at the London

Having re-enlisted in 1914 ho was, book at work. Mrs. Rosalian states: health through Dr. Willaims pink pills who was found guilty on two charges months imprisonment for boso- Having complotely regained my Sessions en Robert Riveth Carso, 49, two years later, sentenced" to 18

in the hope that in publishing samosome I'm writing to let you know of my case of theft and fraud, which included breaking. Binos his discharge from other may find relief as I have done the obtaining or false pretences of the Army in 1919 he had infrauded Ta September 1918.1 had the flu, £102 from the Irish Distress Com many people. He was addicted to

woman under the assumed name of During the closing session of the At a meeting of the Gaelic Society Cecil and Cyril Raymond. Nothing Conterende, Mr. RH. Clive, of Inverness à resolution was passed was disclosed about the man's diber C.M.C., HM Connsellor of expressing regret and dispprobation until he was challenged on the plead Legation, addressed the delegates After congratulating the Chambers at Lord Leverhulme's selection. The ings in the pr went proceedings.

Mrs, Mende, catied, and she was on establishing the precedent of 10 resolation added that the acciety be Mr. T. Kerslake, third engineer, lived that the assumption of the now 87-years of age and Mr. Glover viting ladies and representatives from title arose out of thoughtlessness, and about 13 years older. He had known other Chambers to join in the dis "Farsang," is on reserve.

Mr. W. F. Campbell, from leave, that it Lord Leverhulse had realised ber since he was 18.9hs denied cussions he said c

In the remake made at the has gone second officer, Hsin- that it was an encroachment on having committed adultery with Mr fung.

Toyal and ancient title. "Lard of the | Glover,

opening of the Conference, I sald Mr. G. Alexander, chief

something about pounding away'ont

ed from rheamstiam in e ery part of my engincer, "Hainchad

change it to ons which would be more tely, and no one else.)

There was a criticism in an article in body. My fest were no wollen kidnapped and robbed by Binn by posing as a doctor Pinus Mr. J. 8. Bowman, fourth engi in keeping with present-day civilion. Where is the boy 1-At home.

At Pimlico be ran up a bill at a. the preca, which I read in which it could not walk. My bands I could not Féinerna neer, "Kianghein," has gone fourth tion and actuel fast

· Will you bring him here to morzowi

***According to the case for the boarding house and proposed to the was suggested that I showed a dis. and belog en Art Mistress,

thrown out of my billet. - engineer, "Kungpin g.'

A fanerade regard of obvious facts. Well, gentle January I went to hospital, but Prosecution this man is an daughter of the propilatress At the Kangping Dewar, fourth engineer, or poden of the daslic Society-Yes

of London stated thashe Your husband says there is a great men, in an official position, as a rule, osme home after some months feeling I extremely clever perdatent, plamible, came time he anggrated he had los gone fourth engi was sure Lord Leverbalms had no resemblance between the child and we entirely ignore criticism which should never recover. Then I was ad and ouusing scoundrel," declared Mfr. of money, and would settle £1 000

2 year on the parents if they allowed ❤hich and now I am strong and 24 Mr. O. Tchakowski, from leave, titled judged

intention of encroaching on the royal Mr. Glover -I will leave it to you to may appear in the press, because who I did, and Willams pink pills Percival Clarks in opening,

are not in a position to answer such well, teaching again, and have never folt At the office of the committee, he him to marry the girl. has gone third on gineer, " Kiang- Lord Leverbalme is making a tour

Criticism and even if we were better remedy for disorders arising from the rank of general, that he went to alsan.

The hearing was adjourred.

| stated thus during the war he rose to of his various European business con

we should never be able to have Mr. J. Malcolm, second engineers and will probably not be back

lapura waber blood or disordered "Klingyu," Fab gone acting chief in England until next monik. engineer,Lung

engi- Isles and an offense to Scottish Mr. Charles: Is Mr. Meade the neer, Kwanglee," has gone chief sentiment, he would take steps to faqher of the little boy Jon 1-Absolu | here' in order to achieve results from which I could not recover. - I suffer- mites on a plon that he had been the use of drugs, which La obtained

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digestive weakness, rheumatism, bolation, saloves, the jong Lopean tho neretion all low, in the months of August, mature, try them and sool ho galekly be shot. Ha bad," he said, arrived in restoring the wratem to healthy cott September and October. I think them mad, positively, they will balpiyon, London penniless, and had slept on Clerk of the Pranp ain, third engineer, Mr. W. Ferguson, third engi

cition. Beides; it contains no opiater were no fewer than seven foreigners. Dosler every here sell them, or direct the Embankment. Not one of these for 62 years, Mr. 3. WẪ has go me third qurineer,

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