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SATURDAY "APRIL (14, 1

RUSSELL BABY.

-----(Continued from page 8.)

"MY ASBESTOS HUSBAND."]

Writing on a Sunday, Mrs. Rus- Bett said --

Love

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THE CHINA MAIL.

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***and by husbands and by CANTON CIVIL GOVERNOR. FRENCH CRUISERS HERE. wives is only commufinge and self- justification.".... I think I look at it in the true light Having' delivered this eloquent, speech I turn to lighter matters.

Mr. Russell loft the Navy and was given a job by Mewire. Vickers.

ENTERTAINS CHINESE

MERCHANTE.

Accompanied by Sir Robert Ho Tung, H.E. Mr. Tsui Shiuching, Mrs. Russell again and again in Civil Governor of Kwangtung, visit- sisted that she must have a tele-ed Government Houso yesterday phone. She was talking of a dress afternoon. making business, but telephones, sal Sir Edward, were useful for other purposes than making dress Imoking appointments. Mrs. Rus

well wrote:

My old darling old angel Husb,- I hate Sundays with no chance of hearing from the nicest husband in the world, Poor wife would eo like you to come and nit and hold her hand... I went to see the Their children are rather nice: have quito derided to have six my self. We might have three sets of twins...

I wish we could hurry up atid live together. I shall love to have my asbestos husband ́ande to talk if I

can't..

Another extract read by counsel

was--

I do love deprest of humbs.. I would-kiss him upton each ove and on bis hair and his neck, and his warm woolly shoulders.

On January 5 Mrs. Russell

wrote :-

Darlingest band that ever was.--Wife in feeling in tremendous letter-writing moral and here goes.

. I ani much thrilled at your efforts of dancing. It is wise of you, oh, most sensible hubby. Do get hold of one of those dancers and get any information you want from tem.

You do not mind wife having a most awful lot of young men, de you? I soom to have about two million at present in all quarters bi the globe. If you were like mother you would be amused by them and help me to answer their letters. They make about as much impres sion on me as an ice-cream in hell. I go on liking husband more and more and young men less.

Mrs. Russell also wrote:- Do buck up and get the £1,200 out of the Admiralty, and we must have a car at once i an to be able to tear about at week-ends, prin- cipally to annoy your people.

Writing from Switzerland Mrs. Russell said:

Hasn't your wife got a nice character? I felt ao lonely in hed last night and did want my hug

In the evening he entertained mumber of members of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce to a banquet at the Kam Ling restaurant, West Point.

This afternoon, Mr. Taui will be the guest of Chinese business men to tiffin at the Hongkong Hotel.

ARRIVAL THIS MORNING, ADMIRAL GILLY'S LANDING"

The French cruisers Victor Hugo and "Jules Michelet," under command of Rear Admiral Gilly arrived in port this morning, reach- ing their buoys at 8.10. The usual salutes were exchanged.

for bis

At 8.30, M. Paul Kremer the act- ing Consul-General for France, accompanied by the staff

the Consulate of

Jeft pay the flagship. to Despito announcements to the respects to Rear-Admiral Gilly.

There was an effect that the Civil Governor is in

unfortunate Hongkong for personal reasons, mistake about the landing. It was several Chinese merchants have arrangert over a week ago between declared that there is more in bis the French Consul-General and visit than, appears on the surface Capt. Nevilic, A.D.C. to H. E, the while a committee member of the Governor, that the landing was to Chamber of Commerce, who was take place at 11 am, at Murray not present at the banquet last Pier. night, told & China Mail. reporter that the Civil Governor is bere, in connection with the proposed loan to the Canton authorities.

JUNK PIRACY.

M. Paul Kremer, the French consul and the French Vice-Consul followed in another car,

Other films illustrate various dis- MORE PROPERTY SOLD. tricts of France which are especial- ly frequented by tourists, and a wide advertisement is made in favour of touring in France. On

FOURTEEN CHINESE

HOUSES.

WHO THEY ARE, The vessels sailed from Brest on October 12 on a long cruise the other hand, an exhibition of which was organised by the Minis- various products of French industry

Fourteen houses of Chinese db-r try of Navy, with the assistance of has been organised on board the the Ministry of Commerce under Jules-Michelet by M. Dior, Minister sign, situated at Wing Fung Street the command of Rear-Admiral of Commerce. Coloured photo Wanchal, Queen's Road Central Gilly.

graphs show to visitors, samples of

The arrangements of this cruise various articles, such as bronzes of andBonham Roadhave been act have been decided upon by the art, embroideries, laces, decorative ed by a Chinese syndicate for French Government for various, works of all kinds, even motor cars. $330,000. The vendor is Mr. Tie purposes. It will first constitute These photographs were selected Yam-chi, a Chinese banker who a highly efficient training-vay- from an exhibition which was age for both officers

and organised in 1921 at Paris. in the recently figured in some adverse stated to sailors, as it will last over nine«Salon du Gout Francais."

Palais de Glace" and was called litigation due it was

speculation in U. S. "Double months, the itinerary being as fol-

Special attenton has been given Eagles." The purchasing syndicate lows-Brest, Pizette, Port Said, Djiboute, Diego Suarez, Tamatave, to the selection of French books, (Madagascar), La Reunion, Mel which have been put on board the refuses to disclose the names, of bourae, Sydney, Wellington, battleships to be handed over to its members. Auckland, Noumea (New Cale French and foreign visitors along

7- donia), Yokohama, Kobe, Nagasaki, the cruise. There are books of

TELEPHONE Takou, Shanghai, Hongkong. From philosophy, medicine, art, &c. here the vessels will call at: Many reviews and magazines are

Saigon, Tourane,

being transported together with Singapore,

DAMAGED. Colombo, Bombay, Djibouti, Port these various books. Said, Brest. The vessels are ex- pected to return to Brest by the middle of July.

war.

CABLE

COMMUNICATION WITH KOWLOON INTERRUPTED

Telephone communication ber tween Hongkong and Kowloonia was cut off yesterday morning owing to the cable which runs em

Tn over a now leaf, band. Tons of love, darling hus- GUNBOAT REQUISITIONED. from the 2nd. Battalion of the throughout the countries where Ministry of Public Works will also derground being damaged a

band. I know we are going to have

byins.

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IN PARIS.

Through some misunderstanding this morning, the launch bearing Rear-Admiral Gilly and his Staff arrived at Murray Pier at.10.45 a.m Finding no one to meet them, the visitors set out for Blake Fier. Fortunately Capt. 'Neville arrived in time to meet them at Blake Pier and explain matters.

A guard of honour of 50 men King's Regiment, with the band Da souviling to mark this epoch

From Macao comes the report of on the right, was drawn up under in my life.

a piracy, in which the pirates are command of Capt. J. M. Collins, The next letter ninted :~~-

with Lieut. 3. J. Burke-Gaffney When Mrs. Russell wrote another said to have used a Chinese gun M.C., as Colour Bearer. Only two words to tell you your

letter, said Sir Edward, Mrs. Rus-best, the "Fook On." The pirates As Rear Admiral Gilly stepped wife is still foud of you.

I love your sell had gone back to an old student signalled to the gunboat stating that ashore, the Guard gave the Heaps of love.

I do love my quarter in Paris, but her husband they were smuggling salt and pro-general salute," the band playing lock of hair.

could'not put up with Paris. Mrs.mised liberal

if the the Marseillaise." After inspect very nicest old thing,

Then, sail Sir Edward, Mrs. Russell dunced till 7 a., and Took On" would escort them: ing the guard and exchanging a This turned out to be a ruse to seize few words with the officers, Ad- Russell went to Switzerland, and wrote:

Oh, the joy of being back here. the gunboat as the pirates surprised miral Gilly and his Chief-of-Staff she wrote telling her husband what

were driven off to Government a good time she had on the way out London je half-dead compared to the crew and took charge.

The "Fook On" was then used House, with Capt. Neville, occupy and that she had made inany this. I love you as my English | friends. One letter dated January husband, but you would hate to be to pirate a junk at Lai Chu San. ing the seat next to the chauffeur, 13 stated:-

All the valuables were removed and My darling old Thing-We arriv- Later, said Sir Edward, Mre.120 passengers taken away for ran- ed here at a quarter-past six. Russell went so far as practically to som. Shortly afterwards, the junk I really never saw such a crowd of offer a resumption of the relation-met three other junks which also duds in my life. Several tried ship that had existed between her-contained pirates who stripped it of fo talk, but a freezing glance from self and her husband in the old days all that remained on board. your wife was enough. they got ne in the north. They went to live in further-shail-tre-and-gela_little_house in Lincoln-street,

fit and ga on the razzle Intér

In the lotter after this Mrs. Rus. sell spoke of a daughter and calling her Russell Rossell, which she con- sidered would be ebarming. The

letter went on :--

here.

Chebes, where Mr. Russell foun that he was expected to sleep near the roof, while his wife was in the basement. Never once was there a renewal of the relationship, such as it was.

off with some of these duds. One said was the critical period in the

squeeze'

INTERPORT-~~CRICKET.

PRACTICE MATCH OFF:

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The interport cricket practice match arranged for this afternoon

1 are, of course, beginning to get In August, which Sir Edward has been postponed owing to the cannot help it on skis, as if you are case, the parties went to Brosd-weather and the slate of the wicket.

appside down it seems to burst. Mrs. Russell's mother's constitute an mhction..

1 had an entrancing instructor and got pur well. I fell down four times every live minutes.

After a ass of other letters there enge break, after which basiness

came in

Darling old ThingMy letters will grow shorter and shorter. There is no se taking a house at Plymouth, unless you want une there yourself. I have about a dozen new dancing partners anting for my return. Tons of love.

AT A MOUNTAIN INN,

houst. There could be no doubt

that Mr. Russell was jealous of "If your people still want you to Bradley, although he did not suspect annul the marriage, I am agree- that there was anything wrong, able." It was true Mr. Russell had When Mrs. Russell went to stay in taken some steps in the way of Susses, Bradley was one of the obtaining advice as to his legal posi- party. On Saturday they went to tion as there had been no consum- Lewes races and then to un hotel mation of the marriage, said Sir at Eastbourne, where Mrs. Insell Edward. dunced a great deal with Bradley. On Sunday, the 8th. they had a picnic, and after dinner, when they returned, Mes. Russell took Bradley

tout in the car. - 1st

HUNNISH SCENES. Eventually, said Sir Edward, Mrs. Russell wrote to her husband asking him to come to London be. cause she wanted to see him on an After lun. important matter."! cheon they went for a walk and Mrs. Russell said: "Do you re- tuember various scenes you made at Curzon-street last winter?" Mr. Russell replied: "I can't say Filo; what do you mean?" Mrs. Russell said: "Well, one night I found you i in Curzon-street in your pyjamas. You were walking in your sleep. I was just returning in a taxi froin a dance. I took you into the house and upstairs." Mr. Russell said he did, not remember it, but his wife assured him that it had happened. She next asked him: "De you re- member walking about my room at might making Hunnish scenes? ** The busband said he was certain be never went into her room when she was there. Mrs. Russell said she did not remember much about the bedroom scenes; they all seemed like nightmares.

Love is best when the sun

A QUARREL. shines," was an extract from an This annoyed Mr. Russell very "other" letter, and Sir Edward said mitch-and-he-remonstrated with that, everybody would agree with Bradley. Mrs. Russell came out of that. (Laughter.)

her bedroom and asked Mr. Russell Mrs. Russell also wrote :- why he had spoken to Bradley and You will be furiously jealous. what be bud said. He told her he have a fast following of adoring objected to her taking Bradley out young men, darz, slim Argentines late at night in the car. She got in and Greeks, who dance to perfeca furious temper and went down tion. They are priceless and and saw Bradley, who was sleeping naughty, and so is wile. It is quite on a couch. There was a row be impossible to be quiet in such a tween Mr. and Mrs. Russell, and place.

next day Mr. Russell returned to "That is the description," said London. Mrs. Russell motored Sir Edword, of this girl's life with Bradley from Broadhurst, but when she was taking o

'cure' in, a did not sleep at Lincoln-street but Swiss resort.

want to Redcliffe-square: She stayed there, and so did Bradley, At this time Mr. Russell was although it was not suggested that writing letters complaining that he they committed adultery. was all alone, and she was supposed Mre. Russell wont back to Sussex, to be in Switzerland for a cure."and Mr. Russell wont to Broadhurst Why should you want a daughter again on August 14. On August 35 when I want twin boys?" Mrs they occupied the same room or two Mr. Russell asked what she was Russell asked in one letter,

beds in the same room. She was driving at. Mra. Russell then In another letter Mrs. Russell most cold to him and said: "Woll, said: said she was starting a promising I suppose I must submit if you affair with a Serbian officer. Ainsist, Mr. Russell said: "I do day. She told me that I had had later letter dealt with an oxpedition not believe in that sort of marital an amazing married life and asked into the mountains accompanied by rights." Ho had nothing whatever me if I realised I was going to have ber mother and Dudley." Mrs. to do with her.

baby. I said I didn't, and I Buell explained that mother was The jury, said Sir Edward, would visited a doctor on the Monday, who left behind and at one of the moun hear that the child was longer than confirined the fortune-tellar'a opin- tain inns "they thought we were usual in being born and that for sixion." Insband and wife, gave us com months Mrs. Russell was pregnant: Mrs. Russell said that the rela municating rooms, and were so tact and had not the least idea that, she tions must have taken place utt. ful."

was so. Mr. Russell would say that known to either of them during one Mr. Russell went out to Bwitzer-naver from that occasion at Broad- of the Hunnish scenes. Mr, Russell He told "Land, proceeded Sir Edward, and hurt in August, 1920 bad ho had said it was impossible.

stayed with his wife for a fortnight. any sort of marital intercourse with her he would think the matter over Ho maturally expected a continu- his wife, who never allowed him to and she said, "Of course everyone ance of the happy times they had spont when they were last together, but he was never allowed to approach bar is a husband,"

A BEFARATE BOUL."' Mr. Russo wrote to his wife about the relationship between them and that be expected the rights that ony husband expected from his wife. In her reply Mrs. Rumoll, in the concluding portion of her letter,

wroto

kiss her

ANNULMENT TALK.

I visited a fortune-teller last Satur-

would think I had gone off the raila with another man, but I swear that Mr. and Mrs. Russell later took is not so. I am not that sort. n place in Curzon street, and Mr. When Mr. Russell; continued Bir Russell would tell the jury that der Edward, told Mre, Russell that he ing the time they were there he had been advised to proceed for a never once went into his wife's bed-nullity suit she cheered up, instantly room; there was never any sign of although he told her that it would affection between them.be impossible on the assumption

At length Mr. Russell said to his that she was going to have a baby. wile I am a normal man and Them abd asked if they could not aust live a normal life. I am very get a divorce or a separation. Mr. Your lengthy serect re passion fond of you, and suggested they Russell again told her they could Teaven to unmoved. I am afraid should live together as man and not get a divorce except for Lullity, pondering to the lower side of wife. Then the wife said: "If you and she then said. "It is really mature would if no way make me want that sort of thing, go and buy extraordinary. I suppose I must fander of a person. There is it in Piccadilly"

by another Virgin Mary. Thon ↑ Hig women(the

nothing more distasteful to mo than -April Mr Russell suggested, whe the idea that one person should feel that they should live with her for merged into another's mother, which Mr. Russell declined mor

One separato soul is the thing to do. Whether or not ako.knaw nim at. All the beauty attributed it, she was then going to be to sex relationship in

Married mother. Bha said to Mr. Rumoll

The

Bir

An official of the Ministry of Colonies has been appointed to join the party of representatives on Several representatives of the board the battleships with a view to Ministries of Commerce, Foreign expressing to the inhabitants of Affairs, Colonies, Public Works French colonies where calls are have been appointed and embarked taking place the hearty thanks of on board the battleships with a the country for their help in the view to examining the conditions, and of improving French influence A technical representative of the calls are to be made and facilitat-examine during the whole cruise ing the operation of French trade all the problems pertaining to the improvement of sea trade and the with these countries.

A kinematograph apparatus has extension of the ports of French been placed on board cach vessel, colonies: and various films are produced be- fore the largest possible attendance, both French and native, in every port of call, showing amongst other views the re-building of French devastated areas, the efforts of French industries after the war, and other manifestations of the revival of the country in artistic and commercial directions.

MOVEMENT OF STEAMERS,

The Chins-Australia Stamuhip Co's ns." Victoria" with outward Australian all sailed from Sydney for this port on Mar. 29 and is das here on or about Apr. 18. The Wing On Co., Ltd. are agento.

THE 9TH ANNUAL PUPILS' PIANOFORTE RECITAL. Held in the St. Andrew's Hall, Hongkong, on the 4th April 1923.

Hupmobile

To make a thing mechanically per

fect is success; but to make a thing that will approximate perfection after years of abuse and neglect is

a triumph. Ask Hupmobile own- ers how their motor cars ran after 10,000, 40,000

yes, 100,000 milea

H

SOLE DISTRIBUT

HONGKONG HOTEL GARAGE

PEDDER, STREET,

Paya East, presumably by * pickaxe during road excavations. The damage to the cable is said to be of rather an extensive nature and workmen are being employed night and day in order that the repairs may be speedily effected. In the meantime communicatieņa will be possible through a temporary service.

As a result of Thursday night's

storm several lines on the Houg kung side, chiefly in the Wester district were damaged.

ORATORIO SELECTIONS.

The following is the programmie to be given on Monday next at 6 p.m. in St. John's Cathédral when the collection will be in aid, of Dr. Barnardo's Homes:-- Chorus..." Awake, Thou"...Stainer, Ductt with Chorus......... "I Waited for the Lord "

Mendelssohn.

Mrs. Collett and Mrs. Goldsmith Chorus........." Saviour, Thy

Children

Quartet and Chorus

'Stabat Mater"

Sullivans

Gounod.

Mrs. D. J. Brown, Mrs. Mathieson. Mr. H. Anaiss. Mr. G. H. Piercy. Chorus......"Crossing The

Bar"

Duett."My Hope is in the Everlasting".......

Barsby

Stainer

Mrs. Clements and Mr. H. Anniss

| University Anthem '......................

Denman Fuller Soli-Mrs. Clements, Mrs. Col lett, Mrs. Goldsmith, Mrs. Perkins, Mr. H-Abniss; Cmdr-Hocken; R.N., Mr. .G. H. Piercy, Mr. S. Collett.