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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1825.

WEDDING BELLS.

CEREMONY IN FAR-OFF.

YUNMANFU.

BRITISH COUPLE MARRIED..

(From Our Own Correspondent.)/

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Yunnanfu, Dec. 3.

WAR UP NORTH.

"CHRISTIAN GENERAL" NOW LOSING.

THE TRAIN INCIDENT.,

(Beuter's Servios,)+

SACK THE LOT!

NEW JACKY FISHERS IN CHINA.

ATTEMPT ON OFFICIAL.

(From Oun Oion Correspondent.)

Yunnanfu, Dec, S. Interesting events in the capital of the province are pending. owing to developments which have taken place of inte.

THE

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CAPTAIN BLOOD.

TO-DAY'S BIG QUEEN'S

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SEA HAWK ECLIPSED.

QUEEN IN MOSQUE.

BEGUM OF BHOPAL AT WOKING SERVICE.

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Swift upon the folded reels of

Mosleme from all over the The Sea Hawk" comes another country met at Woking when A very interesting ceremony

Sabatini Alm, The same screen the Begum of Bhopal visited the took place in the capital on De-

Peking. December 18.

that saw the much liked sixteenth mosque which was erected by her cember 1, when Dr. Cyril J.

With regard to the interns

century story of buccaneers and mother, and which the Begum Austin, son of the late Mr. tional train which was caught in the

sex battles, how throws back a herself now maintains. Austiim and Mrs. Austin, of battle at Yungtaun, reported yes

very similar narrative set a cen- The Begum motored, from Exeter, and Miss. Alice A. L. Bar- terday), the passengers, including A short time ago, eight of the tury later in, the time when men Londen, accompanied by her son. wick, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.women and children had to take leading officials of the local gov-went about with long festoons or and granddaughter, and after T. Barwick. of South Moultion..

On ernment received letters of com- clean-out curls draped about their the formal reception attended Devon, were united in the bonds of refuge ouder the carriages.

bourd the irain were nine Britishers, plaint accompanied by threats necks. The story of "Captain special service in the mosque, Holy Matrimony.

incinding Polonel aud Mrs. from the officers of the army, and Blood" opens during the battle of which she entered with bare feet. The bride and bridegroom are

Americans, the military secretaries.

Sedgemoor, when the Duke of Subsequently she was present- both missionaries of the United Haslehurst: twenty Methodist Mission, and have been some prominent Japanese and also The complaint was that where Monmouth was hot after the ed with an address of welcome by located in Chootung, a prosperous four langue of Nations Commis as they had core all the fighting throne of James II and in the Lord Headley, president of the city in the north of the province.steners who are visiting Manchuria and thereby kept those here in midst of the alarums and excar-British Moslem Society, who re- to which they intend returning to continue with plugue ven safety, on their return, they not sions incidental thereto, Peter ferred to the exemplary rule of only did not receive pay. but Blood, a young Irishman, is ar- the Begum of Bhopal, a State carry on the work which is soon,

found that all the jobs worth rested by His Majesty's redeals, which remained steadfast to Bri- dear to them amongst the Chin- Itapers that a Korinchin

having had been given to the stay-accused of treason; and sent to tish rule and where discontent. armouro train followed the inter at-homes and their relatives and the West Indies as a slave. He was unknown. The marriage took place as the nubian train to Yougten where friends.

leads his fellow bondsmen to the The Begum, who was heavily residence of the Rev. C. N. Mybe. it handed thousand infantry, while The threat was that unless capture of a Spanish frigate dur-veiled, replied in her native who also conducted the service, antihery began shelling fan. La justice was done within a certaining a raid on Bridgetown, and tongue. She said that her alles-IMAS TREE DECORATIONS and the drawing room was taste-Chiag-l's forces across the river. time, a limit to which was set, thefalls into all manner of stirring, ianep to her King and Sovereign fully decorated for the occasion

officers would take the law into adventure, both afloat and ashore, was an integral part of her re- with bamboos and flowers, present-

Tientsia. December 11.

their own hands, and deal out coming out victorious in each and livion, and she was proud to be- ing a very pleasing spectacle. The Ladest reports from Peitsang in justice to chose in office, in n man- every enterprise. Just as all long to the British Empire, weather was all that could be dedicate that, though outnumbered. ner which would teach others not good Sabatini heroes always do. which respected equally all forms sired the sun shedding beneficent Ching-h troops are holding to offend in like manner.

Perhaps no period in history of belief."" rays upon the assembled company. their own nad Perve even navineed!|

Bouquets and a picture of the The Secretary of Finance, Mr. makes such demands upon the A goodly number of friends.

Tung, resigned at once, In few miles toward Yuggistan..

were presented, to "the without wardrobe mistresses as the over- mosque were presena for the occasion.. 3 Chinglin's advance is con-waiting to see the threat carried dressed days of the Stuarts. Begum by British Moslems, and! amongst whom were the British

firmed, He has driven out Fong out, but Mr. Beh, private secretary Cascades of curls for men and her Highness afterwards lunched Consul-General (who unfortun-

in a marquee with the other visitors. ately was late in arriving, having-hing's broups from Yunglsun, to the Governor, and Minister of women, huge felt hata, brimming been detained by important busiAfter an ab day artillery battle, his Winex and Tobacco, held on, and over with full-fashioned plumes, attacked und seriously endless coats and vests and copes ness) and the American Consul troops look Peng's trenches of the was

wounded being stabbed in mort belted, broidered and buckled: and his wife.

Bayonet point.

than one place.

enormous skirta and mantlea Says the "Manchester Guard- The bride looked very charming stats her southern Philib is

Although there is a rumour that rufed and flounced, envelop the tan-A poor harusseri-looking in a gown of white crepe-de-chine, free from the Bennetun menace he has since died, this is not 'con- characters in this picture almost woman appeared at one of our trimmed with silver thee, and He is able to obtain amanaian Armed. The office of Finance to the point of extinction..

J. Council schools dragging tulle veil embroidered with silk from Telow which, week Secretary has not yet been filled. Warren Kerfigan succeeds in mak-very small but very dirty child bould held in place with rose-wa-surrounded by the Kuminen The time limit has now Beening. Captain Blood a telling figure. which she implored the head mis buds. She carried, a spray-bouquet trans Blas ab stadea that he is extended by ten days to give the The entire cust, which is large, istress to admit. The latter de- of dark red roses, and was atten-froh Beted by Chung Koln and officials time to decide what they also very capable. ed by wp pretty little brides has derstandiner with Rim, but will do, and as this limit will ex-

murred on the ground that the Where the newest Sabatini pic-youngster was not ever, three maids. the Misses Viola and Peito has agreed to defend pire in about eight days, we are ture specially scores is in its gen-yours old. "You'd better let 'im Vivienne Mylne, dressed in pink |southern chilli in The event of the waiting to see what will happen. eral liveliness of plot and in its in," said the woman: "it's im flowered silk, and carrying baskets |

It looks as if there must be nautical investiture. There is what kicks tin cans about North ul roses similar in those carried michng troops mucing Jum

Thomsen again.

improvement since things could much stirring action aboard full- Street every day." And with by the bride.

Flu Bergadies have vigevusly not very well be worse.

inged frigates of the line, culmin-memories of this distructing After the ceremony (which had]

ating in an impressive nayal en-nuisance outside the school heen preceded by the civil cere-1 pre-ted agated this" Baruch of the

It is eerstood that General Fan Shek-sang hasgagement with quantities of windows the teacher surrendered. mong at the British (onsite). Bogen Protocol.

not gone to Canton, but is still smoke and powder. While the photos were taken and the a re-out argagements are being muds!

in the neighbourhood of K'ai-hwa. characters are not as vigorously "Your husband is suffering," ception was held during which despatch a li- tania" from refreshments were servidi

detined as in "The Sea Hawk," said the doctor, "from syncopated Mrs. Tanssite. Myine was hostess, to whom the

there is less monotony of plot. dc-heart." The Japanese un home the Ipi.ca/ best thanks of the company are included Mr. Mochizuki, the jender

Much impressed, the pair re- velopment. Right from the start, Que for all the arrangements of the Kenekai party and Mr.

"Captain Blood" is an intelligently turned home and consulted the which were perfectly carried out. Formy. Parbiamentary Ender

contrived costume picture of the dictionary. When they read: even to the provision of a splendid serves at the Nity.

conventional order, generally in-

"Syncopated--moving quickly wedding cake,

teresting and at times an absorb from bar to bar, their already ing spectacle.

high opinion of the doctor be- came a matter of awe.

The honey moon is to be spent in Hongkong, whither the happy couple departed, on Wednesday morning. December 2, by the early train several friends being pre- seno at the station to wish them "bon voyage.""

this

Peking. Dreruber 14.

The international brain redumed.“ u Peking this evening all safe.

#THIGE FUHRAYALS.

Tokyo, December 13, An "Asut"

message from

The good wishes of the whole uden states that Gen. Kha community follow them. which are emphasized by the fact thatting-ling's Shers have entered

wedding was planned for Nowelowaang wiftreme fighting September. het has had to be Jaques, padive have been despatele delayed owing to the disturbeded for He protvetjan of residente, conditions prevailing

in this

Tokyo. December<11 The Navy is probably sending one or two destroyers From Port

province, so that the journey

could not be undertaken earlier.

We look forward to the return.telur to Tientsin with food and

of Dr. and Mrs. Austin

to the clothing for Jungsinse nadjonals.

capital where they intend spend- ing Christmas.

WORLD PEACE.

THE SUB-COMMITTEE'S REPORT.

(Reiter's Service.)

While the overnment spokes- mag ads a battles is imminent (near Mukden, a is insisted that luong Perlin's days are nomber} find his fall is exported moment- Jarily.

Genova, December 14. The Laragus Council las adopted the report of the sub-committee, csisting of Sir Austen Chamber- kin, M. Hymns and Baron Ashii, endorsing the Andings of the Rom hol Commission the Graeco-) Bulgarian dispute. Sir Ausien, te 'rapporterai, remaling the report, sad!

the invasion of Bulgurinn territory

daganese sources report that Wo Peiddur is marching on Shuanghal

DEBT HOPES.

GERMANY UNDER DAWES PLAN.

(Reuter's Service.)

4: Bondon, December 14. The report of Mr. Parker Gilbert,

There are persistent reports

Hilda Ferguson, former stage beauty, is suing Dr. R. B. Urgate for a divorce. She claims he 'locked' up most of her clothes.

was unjustified. Greene acted wild- Agent General of German Repara"TAKE THEM OFF!"

out premeditadion but it was

notion payments, on the first year's!

necessary, in order to re-occupy working of the Dawes Plan, shows

little past and overevine a few men that the plan has realised its objects OXFORD "BAGS" OBJECTED

underake operations

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(in bakancing the Germu budget and

An indemnity Stabilising the German currency,

141

Twenty kilometres.

paid within two months,

of thirty million levas should be

ΤΟ.

Full provision is made for a Mr. Maurice L. Jacks, MA.,

milliard gold marks, which it in

headmaster of Mill Hill School,

The boys pre-

The bulk of the journalists on estimated Germany will be able to when presiding at the old boys" raving the hallins the conclusion of Gero Bulgurinn affair, wer hastily buy the first year, and although some dinner, told an amusing story recalled to hear a speech by Sif the balance is at the disposal of the

money has not been handed over about Oxford "bags:"" Austen Chamberlain not scheduled

"Take off those trousers," Agent General, who pays a tribute roared the headmaster at one big on the agenda. He said, in hand the manner in which the Germans English public school, when two ing over the Loxarro agreement. for have co-operated in the work. boys appeared at roll call, dress- deposit in the neclives of the

The report expresses the opinioned in "bags." Teague, that the Powers concerned that Germally, for some time to pared, obediently, to leave the intended la inaugurate a new phase come, must rely on long credits from room, but the headmaster shout- in their relations, carefully avoiding abroad, but that the prospects for ed "Did you hear what I said?

peaceful reconstruction of Europe Take them off!" are hopeful, although Germany has The boys obeyed, before the master added: "Now carry those trousers to my study and wait. there as you are till I come!"

*provocntion or offence to others, and establish peace between themselves,

thus helping to stabilise the peace still many difficulties to overcome; entire school, and the head-|

of the world and give rest and con

fidence to other nations.

There is a story-a chestnut,

"Pas des Fleurs" (by request),

of course of a man who entered remarks Father, reading from

A well-known Anglers Jan-and the

i

walla, a monster salmon-we | Ethel ?" After

"saw ~preserved in a case on the

hesitate to mention its weight. Ethel, suc

He looked at it for a while, and parenthet! then said; solemnly: The man sponds brig! who caught that fish was a Har?" it means no

pause

"Gerald, what frain does jabe-man-zaxt door catch to town???-

"""The one after mine:"

"If he catches the train after the yours, how do you know what retrain he catcltés?”

Dad:

Because that's the one

-R. F.

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to public business pa the 22nd, 25th and 26th December, 1925.

N. B. M. SHAW, Acting Commissioner of Chinese Customs;

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Hongkong, 14th-F'scember, 1925.

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