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LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS.

The office of the Principal CWb;" Medical Officer has buen removed from the Government Civil Hor pital to the Post Office Building, 43rd Floor,"

No ease of notifiable disonsa The Royal Marines Old Com. was reported in the Colony either on radea' Association held a rem Saturday or Sunday.

union dimier at Volunteer Head-

Some valable household furni. quarters on Saturday night. The ture will be auctioned by Meaarsunction was of a private nature, Lammert Eros, at No. 10. Kennedyut it is understood that mem

bera spent 2 most enjoyable Road, at 2.45 p.m." on Friday,

evening.

The Shanghai Amalgamated Association of Street Unions issued a circular notice on Satur-

A fancy dress ball will be day that their organisation,

The International Aeronauti which "never did any harm to held in the roof garden of the Chinese residents," would confine Hong Kong Hotel on Chinese cal Federation, at whose confer

German delegates were its activities to matters of com-New Year's Eve, Tuesday Februence mercial interest and of interest to ary 1. Table may now be booked present for the first time, has presented a gold medal to Sir merchants only and that the in the Hotel lobby.

Alan Cobham, in appreciation of organisation had no desire to

his flight from England to Aus- enter into any political conflicts

tralia and back.. that may arise in the future.

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Her Majesty Queen Mary has sent a message of thanks to the British subjects in Bangkok who last year subscribed some The stories of five Women; £50 for the upkeep of the Bang noted as "up-setters" of dynasties kok cot in the Queen Mary's In China, and also that of one of Maternity Home. That sum was the most adored women in Chin-collected and forwarded by Mrs. ese history. were told. by Mr.Buszard.. Varne Dyson in a lecture before a general meeting of the Amer- ican. Women's Club at Shanghai. His subject Was "Infamous Women in Chinese History." He gave the annals of the following women all of whom lived long ago:-Mo Hsl died in 1776 B. C.; Ta Chi, died in 1122 B.C. Pao Ssit, died 770 R. C.: Hai Shin, died about 465 B. C. Empress Wa (625-705 A. D.) For pleasing contrast. Mr. Dylon gave the charming personal his tory of the Empress Chen of the Wei Dynasty who has been deified as the "Goddess of the Lo River"

Mr. Chen Hai-tseng has been appointed by a telegraphic order from Mr. Sun Fo(Nationalist Minister of Communications) as Superintendent of the "Kwang- tung Telegraph Administration

Office, and the Director of the Canton Telegraph Office. Mr. Chen has Assumed duty,"

The premises of the Chinese Y.W.C.A. in Caine Road were the scene of a pleasant reception on, Saturday afternoon when a num- used at the breakfast table of the "I hope this porringer, will be ber of new members were off-first baby in the land even if it cially welcomed. Mrs. Ma Ying-be banged imperiously on the pui presided, others present, in-table by infant hands," said Mr. cluding Mr. Yung Ting-shangG. 1. Joseph, chairman of the and the Miases Wong Lai-king. Jewellers' Association, when Shin Tak-hing and Sum. Misshanding to the Duchess of York a Shin gave a short account of the silver porringer,the gift of gold- work of the Association during smiths and silversmiths, to Prin the course of the afternoon.

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There has been no more ridi-{ * Only one room dt Bandring, culous sumour-for a long time than hum,has escaped the general over- the hisper that some of the royal haul and redecoration that has A British workingman in pictures are about to be disposed of been taking place there during London has leaped into sudden There is not a shadow of founda. fame as an artist. He is Archi-tion for it, says a Glasgow writer, the past few months (says the London "Evening News"). This BakFlattemore, whose daily The active scrutiny and Esting of work is to jay pipes for the of some of the most aulable paint is the boudoir in which Queen Metropolitan Water Board, Mr.ings in Buckingham Palace, which Alexandra passed so many hours! The King Hattemore has painted a picture probably gave rise to the rumour, of her later years.

in no more than a preliminary to ordered that this should remain of his home interior in Kenmure the removal of many picked trea-exactly as it was when Queen Road Hackney, which has been sures to the Royal Academy. This Alexandra left it. The recently hung in the New English Art is a kindly thought on the part of published letters of Queen Vic- Club's Exhibition, where it has the King to give the publie the optoria showed with what. care and been purchased for the Nationalportunity of studying some of the affection she maintained Gallery of British Art. From worite hitherto reserved to the early years Mr. Hattemore has Palace walls. His Majesty would room of, Prince Albert after his much rather add to his pictures death exactly as he had used it in wanted to be an artist, but his thun, sell, and he takes a lively in- life. There are entries in her! only training has been a few terest in the care of his treasures diary which show that even years

essons given by John Cooper in in all the royal homes. Many of after his death she was frequent-: the Working Men's Institute" of the paintings at Windsor are newly in the room, especially when Bethnal Green The picture is much more effectively displayed she felt perplexed or overtired. painted on cheap apron calico and His Majesty has been directly and hangs in a borewed frame, responsible for rescuing some note Queen Alexandra's room in Sand- but experts declare it a master-from the lumber rooms, and giving her

worthy but almost forgotten worringham is carefully tended and favourite flowers are still piece.

them worthy places in the castle, placed there.

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL NEWS.

Mrs. C. C. Olena) Anderson, the Chinese lady passenger who gave evidence in the "Sunning" piracy trial left for Shanghai yesterday on The "President Madison."

The engagement is announced be tween Gewild T. Whitehead ani Dorothy, eldast daughter of F. Carey-Bouch. of Elmsfield, Ottinge, Kent, and granddaughter of the late J. Roas Anton of Hong Kong".

Dr. Walter Bloem, German author and poet.arrived in Manila on the "President. Madison" from Hong Kong. Dr. and Mrs. Bloem are making a tour of the world.. They leave next for Singapore.

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The daughter of Sir Shou-son Miss "Lulu R. Pagton of the Chow, Mrs. J. W. C. Chun, sailed American Baptist. Mission. Canton, for Shanghai yesterday on the "Pre-sailed from Hong Kong yesterday sident Madison."

on the "President Madison" to re- turn to America via Seattle.

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Lt. L. Mathewson and. Lt, and Mra. E. L. Stewart sailed from

Prince Henry, who is staying Hong Kong yesterday on the "Pre-with the Duke of Connaught rear sident Madison" for Seattle vin Cannes, played golf at the Mougine Country Club. He was A constant visitor to Hong Kong, accompanied by the Duke of Con- Mr. 1. Everett (general Oriental naught, Captain Kerr, his aide-de- agent for Messrs. Swayne & Hoyt, camp, and Major Berkeley Levett, shipping merchants) left yesterday | aide-de-camp to the Duke of Con- for Shanghai on the "President naught. Madison."

Mr. C. J. Lafferty of the Swatow office of the Standard Oil Co. has "gone. on Home leave With Mrs. Laerty and their family, he sailed Prince George received many con- from Hong Kong yesterday on the gratulatory messages and birthday | "resident Madison" for Seattle. gifts on Dec. 20; among them being telegram from those he served ¡with in the China Squadron. Flags were flown at the viricus Govern. ment Offices in honour of the ocea Esson. Prince George, who is now 24. gave a small dinner party over the week-end in a new restaurant near Berkeley-square.

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Amid many interesting people at| the farewell luncheon to Mr. Bruce

After a few days' stay in Hong Kong, Mr. R. C. Morton sailed yes- day 10r Yokohama on the "President Madison. Years ago, he was head of the old Pacific Mail Co.'s Hong Kong office and he is now director for the Orient of the United States Shipping Board.

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At the int meeting of the Council of the Royal Colonial Intitute, among the Fellows elected were the following:--British Malaya: Thomas N. Diction Johore). Walter G How Seremban), Geoffrey W Husband Johore). Otto A. Lindļļ (Kelantan), Rodney C. D. Oliver. (Ighere), Cyril H. F. Pierrepont (Johore), Hong Kong: Mrs. L

Tom Frunklin. China:

Griffin (Shanghai), Edgar N.. Monie (Shanghai), Robert B. Wood! (Shanghai).

The following deaths are re- ported: Mrs. Bertha Fried- lander, the principal of Jews'

A lady who had the privilege of College, London, aged 83. Mr. on Dec. 21/was noticed Sir Matthew meeting the Princess Elizabeth Thomas Bridgeman Allton, who Nathan, the ex-Governor of Queena- the other day tells me that her enlisted in the North Devon land." Sir Matthew, who will be 65 Royal Highness is now one of the Militia in 1864, served in the next month, has had a wonderful prettiest babies she has ever Royal Scots in the Indian Mutiny, career in South Africa, Egypt, Sierra Leone, the Gold Coast, Hong seen-and not in the heavy man and had been drawing an Army Kong, Natal, and Queensland. He ner of advertisadi fine babies, but pension for 50 years, at Ashton- recently succeeded the late Lord with a charming effect of energy under-Lyne, aged 88. Alderman Stevenson as Chairman of the Rub- and intelligence (says an "Even-William Weir, president of the ber Advisory Committee.

ing Standard" writer). The Prin Northumberland Miners' Associa- cess's looks are further reported tion, at. Gosforth, Newcastle-on- to recall the photographs of Tyne, aged 68. Queen Mary at the same age, and this likeness is heightened by the

Lady Patricia, daughter of Lord and Lady Mountbatten, not yet three years old, is the richest baby in England (observes the occasions at least, frocks tied up the great dressmaking house of "Sunday Chronicle") Related on

fact that she wears on "party" |

I see that one of the chiefs of

News" writer). The rise to fame!

the one side to Royalty, and to by ribbon bows on the shoulder Worth is dend (says a "Daily extreme wealth on the other, she a pretty fashion which still aur- great granddaughter of Vives in Royal families, but went Queen Victoria, and also of the out of fashion elsewhere during late Sir Ernest Cassel, in his day the last century.

is a

the wealthiest Englishman. Lady Mountbatten was voted the best- dressed woman at Deauville last sedson.

SATURDAY'S WEDDING.

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of this famous business was due in the first instance to the fine discrimination of the late Princess Pauline Metternich. When the original Mr. Worth left the firm of Gazelin..he opened a shop in the Rue de la Paix, and sent his wifa, who was a Frenchwoman, to The wedding took place at Union call on the Princess with For the first time for years, Church, Kennedy Rd, on Saturday, more designer AtArt Queen Maud of Norway spent of Dr. D. K. Samy Pillaf, son of Dr the Princess would not look The idea that a Christmas in her adopted coun- D. S. Pal; and Miss Gertrude at them, try. She always comes to Lone May Chun, daughter of Mr. and native of Lincolnshire could de-

Mrs. Chun Yuen-shui don in early December, and until The Rev. J. Kirk Maconachle sign anything that the "second

Queen Alexandra died went on officiated

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lady in Paris" could wear was be- yond belief. But curiosity, out- running disdain, prompted the Princess to take a peep at the de

to join the family circle at Sand- 'The bride, was given away by ringham. Last year Queen Maud Dr. D. J. Valentine,, wore a white spent some time with her sister, and silver dress and carried a Princess Victoria at Coppins. In beautiful tea rose bouquet, signs. She realised at once that

Misa Violet Chan.

spite of the fact that as. Princess maid, was, brides she had found an artist of rare

Maud she was the best-known of Dr. 7, 8. Gugdar was best man our King's sisters, she is now A reception was held at the Hotel able to go about as happily as you Savoy and the bride and bridegroom please without being recognised leave later for Bhauphei.

promise, and gave him a £30 order on the spot. The immediate sequel was the patronage of the Empress Eugenie.

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