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ANTIMALDAL

A. S. WATSON & CO., LTD.,

ESTABLISHED A.D. 1841.

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, WRDNESDAY, APRIL 10TH, 1918.

RETIREMENT OF INSPECTOR TELEGRAMS.

LANGLEY

has become a Republic. A writer in a Lon- don paper explains that in their original form the treaties were clearly as much dynastic on

To-day Inspector A. C. Langley retires national, and indeed one of them-the Treaty

on pension from the police force of Hong of Windsor of 1886-definitely pledges kong after 31 years' service. He is a the parties to it to help each other against most capable and popular officer and his their respective "rebels." In these circum retirement has come as a surprise to most stances it will be readily understood that of his friends, but the step is being taken the present Republican Government in on medical advice. He joined the force Portugal were in some doubt as to whether in 1891 and served four years in the water the treaties had not collapsed with the dissp-police. After passing through various pearance of the Braganz dynasty. As a stages he was appointed to the charge of matter of fact, the writer says, the contrary the water police nine years ago, and his view was held by His Majesty's Government, conduct in that difficult position has met WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS, and they were fortified by a minute of with the approbation of his superiors and CANNING," drawn up in 1826, in which the appreciation of the community. Some besides arguing that the treaties must be four years ago he gained the fourth class interpreted by the circumstances of the time, pointed out that if the guarantee was dynastic then Portugal had virtu- Mr. Langley has always been interested ally terminated the tresties by horn sport. He has been captain of the alliance with CROMWELL in 1854. "Nover police cricket club since its inception, theless, in view of later renewals of the and he has taken a prominent part in treaties unaccompanied by any saving clause, local billiards and in local lawn bowls.

BRANDY

Our Brandies are

GUARANTEED

TO BE

medal for meritorious service and he is also in possession of the third class medal for long service.

a doubt might well be held to subsist. He and his wife and family leave by flence the necessity for the present exchange the English mail on Saturday for the of Notes. Later on, perhaps, it might be Homeland, and they will be accompanied desirable to conclude a fresh treaty super-by the good wishes of hosts of friends in seding the old texts, and laying down clear- and out of the force."

PURE GRAPE ly the obligations of the High Contracting

"THE COUNT OF LUXEMBOURG.”

{THROUGH REUTER'S AGINOX,}"

THE COAL STRIKE.

SCOTCH MINERS RESUMING.

LONDON, April 9th. With the exception of those in Fifeshire, the Scotch minere have made a general

starti

LATER. BAILWAY SERVICES BECOMING NORMAL The railways are resuming their normal services.

In South Wales and Durham there re- main a danger at the points, owing to the discontent of the surfacement

PREPARATIONS FOR RESUMPTION, Elsewhere there are most active pre- parations for an immediate resumption of work. A thousand wore getting coal yes- terday in Lancashire in spite of the holi- day, daje

DIFFERENCES WITHIN MINERS' FEDERATION, The meetings of miners and the speeches of their agents indicate differences within the Federation. The miners at Chirk have decided to secede from the North Wales

Federation.

Mr. Spencer, the Derbyshire representa tive to the Conference on Saturday, addressing the miners at Alfreton said the change of front on the part of the leaders would shake the foundations of the Federation, and he was convinced that

A HONGKONG WEDDING,

· BOWLEY EDWARDS.

The wedding of Mr. Francis Bulmer Lyon Bowley, third son of the late Rev. J. W. L. Bowley, of Bristol, and Mrs. Bowley, of Reading, and Miss Ethel Bronwen, second daughter of the late Mr. Richard Edwards, J.P., and of Mrs. Edwards of Fedwhir, Abordare; was solemnised yesterday afternoon at St. John's Cathedral, and as the bridegroom is well-known in the Colony, having form- erly neted as Crown Solicitor, and being a member of the firm of Messrs. Dennys and Bowley, the event aroused no little local interest and a large congrega tion attended to witness the

Witness the cer-

mony.

The church was beautified for the occasion, and the many pot plante

and palms introduced lent a pleasing effect

to the interior.

Hon. Mr. H. J. Gompertz-Bronze Tantern.

Mr. and Mrs. Gate-Embroidered tes cloth..

G. F. 8. (Llwydcond)-Prayer Book, Mr. and Mrs. E. . Hallifax-Black- wood stands.

Mr. and Mrs. H.Hanced-Silvar cruets.

Mr. and Mrs. Reader Harris-Silver crumb scoop.

Dr. and Mrs. Montagu Harston--Silver sauce boat.

Mr. and Mrs. Scott Harston-Silver cake dish,

Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Harvey-Brass lanterns.

Colonel Gordon Hall Cruet stand. Mr. C. N. Hamilton-Silver cruets, Rev. and Mrs. Hickling-Hainan ware Capt. and Mrs. Harvey-Brass tray. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Hogg--Silver toast racka.

Mr. H. K. Holmes-Gold pencil case. Mr. and Mrs. P. M. Hodgson-Silver

menu holders.

Mr. and Mrs. Hornby-Brouze vase. Miss Iuness-Blackwood frames) Colonel and Mrs. Irwin-Vase. Mr. F. R. Johnson, Miss Johnson and

The service, which was choral, was cou- ducted by the Rev. F. T. Johnson, assisted by the Rev. A. A. C. Moreton, H. N., at the organ being Mr. Denman Fuller, F.R.C.U., who played the Serenade Hoff-brothers-Sleeve links. mann before the ceremony and Chanson The bride, who was given away by Mr. d'Ete by E. Lemaire afterwards. H. L. Dennys, sent., was charmingly at

tired..

She wore a magnificent gown of white charmeuse satin trimmed with pearl embroidery, as well as a train of satin and pearl embroidery with bows of ribbon. fastening from the left shoulder to the waist. This old lace veil worn by the bride was

Parties, One effect of the renewal will be to lay at rest all rumours in regard to some projected spoliation of the Colonial domain of Portugal which, igorant people have Per one Pe lately discussed in connection with the Company last night attracted another never again would there be a strike of such maids were Misses Vivienne Dennys, Esme

SPIRIT.

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of 1 dos. Bot

The repeat performance of "The Count of Luxembourg" by the Bandmann Opera large house, and the general approval of the production was as manifest as it was the previous night. There was not a dull

magnitude,

The miners at Dinnington near Sheffield have passed a vote of censure upon their headers and have resolved to

start

lent by ber mother. The

beautiful arum lilies. The four brides- bride's bouquet comprised a sheaf of

Scott Harston, Betty Harvey and Sheila MacMann. They wore white satin dresses trimmed with silver, and carried crooks adorned with pink roses and violets tied with pink and mauve ribbons. Mr.

best man. The happy couple

acted

Anglo-German negotiations." Incidentally too, it answers a question which has sug A-SUPERIOR FALE, Red

gested itself to many people in Hongkong $28.40 2.45 Capsule

during the past two years regarding Great moment from the raising of the curtain a crasade to revise the rules for the elec Bulmer Johnson, cousin of the bridegroom," Britain'e attitude in regard to the seizure of till its fall, and the many encores testified B-SUPERIOR OLD COGNAC, --

Red Capsule

3140 270 Macao by Chinese troops. It will be to the good work of the principais. The music is perhaps not so striking as in some remembered that when the Chinese agita of the other productions, but the waltz WATSON'S • • • COGNAC,

31.40 2.70tion which arose over the failure of the theme which was so predominant towards Gold Capsule ...

negotiation of the boundaries of Macas was the close was very fascinating, while the followed by the stationing of a large Chinese dancing was picturesque and effective. 37.40 3.20 force at Chinaan, close to Mucao, there were There is no need to refer to the perform

many who jumped to the conclusion thaters in detail. Everyone acquitted himself the Canton Government meditated and herself with distinction, and the com Gold and White Capente 4340 3.70 seizure of the territory claimed by Portugal-pany may rightly regard "The Count of

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LL. OLD QUEUR COGNAC, Gold Capsule

D-VERY FINE OLD PALE

LIQUEUR COGNAC,

FINEST

OLD BROWN BRANDY, Gold and White Capsule

It was an idea widely credited among the Luxembourg" as their masterpiece. In Chinese, but that the Chinese Government it everybody is so happily placed that 49.40 4.20 ever seriously contemplated such a bold they seemed to naturally fit the parts,

(The above Prices include duty.)

enterprise waS s conjecture which, we imagine, bad very little basis in fact. In any case, now that it is better known that a Treaty of Alliance exists between Great

A. S. WATSON & CO.. Britain and Portugal whereby they are

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pledged to assist each other" in the protec- tion of each other's colonies by sending troups or warships," the rumour is not likely to be revived.

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LOCAL SPORT

LAWN BOWLS.

tion of officials to the Federation. On the other hand Mr. Hartshorn at Cardiff said that preparations were being made for a labour movement of greater magnitude by the union of transport workers, railway

He predicted men, and miners. eral strike of transport, workers early in the summer.

ITALY AND TURKEY.

GREEK STEAMER SEIZED.

a gen-

Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Johnson and the Misses Johnson-Cigar box.

Mr. C. Bulmer Johnson-Silver butter

dish and frame.

Rev. F. T. Johnson-Silver salt cellars. Rev. and Mrs. Richard Jones (Tracy- non)-Book.

Dr. and Mrs. Jordan--Travelling clock. Mr. Jansson-Silver scent bottle. Mr. and Mrs. Kemp-Clock. Major and Mrs. Lyddon-Silk ten cloth. Mr. E. Lyddon (Penarth)-Present. Mr. and Mrs. Lang-Silver inkstand.: Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Logan-Silver salt cellars.

Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Libeaud-Engrav- ing.

Mr. and Mrs. Layton-Bronze vases. Mr. and Mrs. Leask-Silver dishes.. Mr. Li Pipg-Blackwood flower stands, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Jones-Brass flower:

Mr. and Mrs. Looker-Barometer, thermometer and clock.

Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Macdonald-Silver

soha's Wedding March and a merry chime left the church to the strains of Mendela-pot. was sounded on the bells as the party en- tered chairs for the Peak At Belvidere" a reception was held, at which the health of Mr. and Mrs. Bowley was proposed. The honeymoon is to be spent in Japan.

Among the presents received are the following-

H.E. Sir Frederick Lugard and Lady Lugard-Silver cruets.

Capt. and Mrs. Addison-Lacquer salad bowl.

Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Alabaster-Silver.

Mr. and Mrs. Aston--Silver toilet ser-

Mrs, and Miss Aston (Cheltenham) cake basket.

- LONDON, April 9th. A telegrain from Port Said states that the toast racks. Italian subventioned merchant cruiservice, Ducadi Genova has captured a Greek steamer carrying contraband, and is taking her to Tobruk.

TURKS' STUBBORN RESISTANCE. The Times Cairo correspondent says

The Police celebrated Easter Monday that Edhem Pasha, the Turkish com by a three rink match between teams re-mander at Tobruk, has arrived from Tri- presenting married and single for silver pol Ile states that the Turkish troops spoons. The big margin obtained by number 10,000, and are assisted by 200,000 Inspector Cameron's rink ended in a win Arabs. They are able to hold out for a Entries close this evening for the for the married men by 82 points to 48. year. V.R.C. sports.

Mr. W. J. Tutcher, Superintendent of the Botanical and Forestry Department, and Mrs. Tutcher, Headmistress of the Belilios Girls' School, left for Home on holiday yesterday by the Siberian

route.

An extraordinary general meeting of

The scores were

MARRIED. "

(skip)

SINGLE.

(skip).

14

P.S. Pitt 15 Insp. Withers... 13

Inop. McHardy.. 18 P.C. Stewart..... Insp. Cameron... 31 K. McLennan 17

62.

BILLIARDS.

The Turks recently fired at and brought down an Italian aeroplane at Benghazi.

MR. BONAR LAW IN IRELAND.

LONDON, April 9th. Mr. Bonar Law is en route to Belfast, 48where tomorrow he addresses a great anti-Home Hule demonstration. He met with a tremendous reception at Larue, where large crowds gathered, and bands played the National Anthem. ovations were repeated at Belfast.

Another series of games in the second the Toerangic Rubber Co. was held yeater-rount of the Soldiers Club Billiard day to confirm a resolution passed at Tournament commenced on Thursday an extraordinary general meeting of the evening last when the Hongkong Volun- Company held on March 21st. There were teers met 83 Company R.G.A. The first present:-Messrs. A. Denison, presiding, game was between Captain Lammert of C. D. Wilkinson, H. W. Slade, K.C., the Volunteers and Gunner Weatherall, The Volunteer beat the P. Loureiro, G. H. Willis, and the secre-83 Co. R.G.A.

Potc.

confirmed

HONGKONG OFFION: 104, Das Vœux Roan ✪tary: Mr. E. A. M. Williams. The resolu- Regular by 122, making breaks of 22 by a unanimous (twice), 13 (twice), 28, 1, 12 and 20, LONDON OPPION: 131, FLET Bremer, BC† tion was

Weatherall's only two-figure breaks being 14 and 70. The second game was played by Sergeant Holliday, es Co. R.G.A., and Corporal Bullock, of the Volunteers. The former won by 30, his highest breaks being. 10, 13, 12 (twice), 16 and 11, Corpl.. Bullock contributing 14 (twice), 10, 11, 15 and 13. Scores:—

The Daily Press.

Captain Lammert

128 Gunner Weatherall Sergeant. Holliday".. 250 Corp. Bullock,

220

HONGKONG VOLUNTEER RESERVES. The following are the results of the 5th order of the operas staged in Hongkongmonthly shoot which took place at King's Park Range (500 yards) on Saturday and Sunday, the 6th and 7th inst.:-

PRINCE WALDEMAR'S STAY IN HONGKONG,

F. Dean

A CLASS

31 233- 276 33

30-1

31

E. Abraham J. Simpson W. J. May A. Calvert, W. J. J, Gäst T. Grimshaw G. Gipson

27 4 31

The many admirers of that talented actress Miss Florence Beech, of the Band- mann Opera Co., will be very sorry to HONGKONG, APRIL 10TH, 1912. hear, says the Singapore Free Press, that she is in the General Hospital hare in cather a bad state, suffering from fover, Hue recent announcement that Great Britain and Portugal had renewed the ancient consequent on the somewhat serious fall alliance which has subsisted between them she had here, following another in Cal-: unchanged since the middle of the fourteenth cutta. News of Miss Beech's illness was century is of much interest especially in wired to Mr. Maurice Bandmann, and he view of the rumours which have been cur- is returning to Singapore, from Colombo.. rent regarding the faturo of Portugal's colo- It was Miss Beech's illness, we under- nies. The Premier of Portugal last month stand, that caused the alteration in the published in the Press an extract of the Anglo-Portuguese Treaty of Alliancé, Ac- cording to the Treaty neither party will help another nation in attacking either of

Prince Waldemar visited a Chinese the contracting Powers, or give asylum to

Later on theatre on Saturday evening, the enemies of the other, except to political the name evening he attended a Chinese fugitives or exiles. In case of war or ins dinner at the Ching Tin Hotel with the sion both Powers agree to assist each other German Consul, Dr. Voretzech, and mem- with arms, men, and ammunition when bere of his staff. Amongst those invited required, and will also assist in the pro- to meet the Prince were Messrs. R. fection of each other's colonies by sending Laurenz, Capt. M. Taylor, A.D.C., H. A. troops or warships. Should either Spain Siebs, F. Tse Yat, The Tan Tai, Ching or France attempt to make war against King Sin, and others.

On Tuesday morning the Prince inspect Portugal or her colonies, Great Britain is to

ed some of the priceless masterpieces of intervene and endeavour to secure peace, Mr Tse Tsan Tai's collection of ancient failing which she will lend the assistance of

Chinese paintings. The Prince took -a

Analysing the statements of nine marine her troops. Great Britain's rousons for particular interest in the paintings by Li insurance companies, whose figures are renewing" an alliance of this character Ssu suu, Wa Tao Tzu, Yen La Ti, Yen now available, The Times shows that, are not very obvious, having regard to Li Pen and Han Kun of the Tang Dynasty, assuming the amounts placed to suspense Portugal's decadent position, but when it is all of which are over one thousand years are sufficient to close the account, there was in the aggregate an underwriting: explained that what has taken place is old.

profit for 1910 of 6.8 per cent on a total Prince Waldemar was accompanied by premium income of £2,694,306, es var merely an exchange of Notes confirming an ancient Treaty, it will be readily assumed Dr. Voretzsch, who is a collector and pared with a profit of 5.4 per cent in the connoisseur of Chinese art. The Prince previous year. The total first year ray- that it has been done to remove any uncer

per cent of the premium income, which trinity that may prevail as to the continued subsequently left by the Shingo Maru.ments on the 1911 account amount to 36.5 His Highness intends visiting Peking, was a lighter settlement than the corre existence of the alliance now that Portugal Kiachaou, and Japan.

sponding figure for 1910.

B CLASS.

J. Lyon.... H. J. Knight R. W. Paley

30 Ser. 30

96 20 97 2.20 26.2 28

31: 8 35 20 4.30 26 2 28

MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY RESULTS.

The

HOLY WAR IN TIBET.

LONDON, April 9th. Rumours are rife among the Dalai Lama's officials at Lhassa that there has been heavy fighting between Tibetans and Chinese. It is said that Chinese goldiers attacked & Tibetan monastry near Lhasas, and that the monks retaliated vigorously.. A kind of holy war is proceeding. STEAMER'S TERRIBLE

EXPERIENCE.

LONDON, April 9th... The liner Ontario bound from Baltimore to Boston was battling with a gale when fire broke out at midnight in the cotton hold The crew and the 31 passengers re mained on board while the breakers were Sweeping the decks till the steamer was beached on Long Island. rescued by a tug.

They were

The wireless operator stuck to his post for three hours telegraphing for assistance everywhere though the flames were fifteen feet high in his cabin,

INTERNATIONAL RUGBY

LONDON, April 9th.. The international rugby match between England and France at Paris was won by England by 18 points to 8,

BOXING.

Dr. Dalmiahoy Allen-Silver salt cellars. Hon. Mr. C. J. Badeley, Hon. Mr. C. McI. Messer, Mr. J. R. Wood and Mr. C. M. Melbourne-Silver bowl.

Mr. J. Barton-Crystal jug.

Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Barton-Em- broidered tes cloth.

Capt. and Mrs. C. J. Banton-luk pot. Mr. A. Beattie and Mr. M. P. Beattle- Silver vases.

Mr. Francis Benton--Silver vases. Mr. and Mrs. Beath-Silver holders.

menu

Capt. and Mrs. H. 1. Black and Misses Robinson-Biscuit box.

Dr. and Mrs. Black-Liqueur cups and stand.

Dr. and Mrs. Bell-Ivory frame. Mr. and Mrs. Blanch-Bronze vase, Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Bird-Silver coffee': spoons

Mr, and Mr., L. G. Bird-Silver diebes. Mr. and Mrs. Bonnar-Silver tea knives.

Mrs. Bowdler-Silver vases.

cake knife,

Misa Major Embroidered satin cushion.

Mr. and Mrs. D. Macdonald-Cruet stand..

Mr. and Mrs. F. Maitland-Silver ink- stand and pen.

Rev. A. C. Moreton-Fruit dish. Dr. O. Marriott-Cheque... Mr. J. M. Macedo-Silver umbrella handle.

Mrs. K. Walter Morgan (Cardiff)— Fish carvers.

Miss M. Monteith--Silver frame. Mr. and Mrs. Moxon--Silver cructs. Capt. and Mrs. McMunn-Bedspread. Mr. L. R. Needham-Silver finger bowl. Mr. and Mrs. Newall-Picture. Mr. and Mra, Nisbet-Silver menu. holders.

Dr. and Mrs. Noble-Silver dishes. Mr. Evan Ormiston-Pin box.. Mr. E. Osborne-Blackwood tea table. Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Ough-Bedspread. Sir Francia. Piggott-Ice plates. Mr. and Mrs. Perfect Worked bag. Mr. and Mrs. Phelips-Crystal stand. Hon. Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Pollock-Silver entree dishes.

Mr., Mrs. and the Misses Potts-Silvar | sandwich basket.

Mr. and Mrs. Burne Pye-Pendant. Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Pattenden-Fre sent..

Mr. and Mrs. Ram--Blackwood stand. Mrs. Sachse and Mrs. Robertson-Bilver photo frame.

Mrs. Badler aud Miss S. Matthews (Rhoose)-Lace flounce.

Lieut. and Mrs. Stainer-Silver menu

Capt. and Mrs. Bowen Embroidered holders. table, cloth,

Col, Mrs. and Miss St. John-Silver

Mr. A. Bryer Blackwood and silver menu holders. tray.

Mrs. Bowley-Dining room clock. Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Bowley-Bed- spreads.

Mr. C. W. Buyers-Crystal disb. Mr. C. Browne-Silver finger bowl Mias L Bryer-Silver photo frame. Mr. J. M. Beck--Silver pin box. Mr. W. L. Carter-Bilver frame. Hon. Mr. and Mrs. Chatham and Mr. and Mrs. Wolfe-Silver sauce bowls,

Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Churchill-BrasS troy.

Dr. F. Clark-Blackwood stool. Hon. Mr. C. Clementi-Picture. Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Craddock-Silver sweet dish.

Mr. Crewe Silver finger bowl.

Mr. and Mr Stanley Cooke-Em- broidered tea cloth.

Mr. and Mrs. Crofton-Clock. Dr JH. Coole (Foochow Lacquer and napkin ring.

Master Denis Crofton--Pencil case. Chinese Staff (Dennys & Bowley) Silver centrepiece.

Mr. and Mrs. Cunningham→→Silver ten strainer.

Mr. T. Dallin-Silver inkstand. Dr. and Mrs. David (Pontypridd)-- Brooek.

Mr. Rees Davis-Silver dish.... Mr. Edgar Davidson-Silver finger. bowl.

Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Dennys-Silver fruit dishes and table glass, s

Mr. H. L. Denuys, Junior Silver sweet dishes.

Mr. and Mrs. Denison-Silver bowl Mr. and Mrs. V. H. T. Davis--Present Mr. and Mrs. Dowley-Candlesticks. Mrs. Davics (Bryngolwg)-Silver vases. Mr. and Mrs. Dymond (Hereford)

Mr. W. E. L. Shenton-Silver finger [bowl.:

Mr. and Mrs. Sandercock--Silver toast racks, SVENING

Dr. and Mrs. Sanders-Lace d'oyleys. Captain and Mrs. Stewart-Bilver amustard pot.

Mr. and Mrs. Stabi-Silver bowl. Colonel Stacpole Silver umbrella handle.

Mademoiselle Schaub-Cheque. Major and Mrs. Stewart Silver cheese dish,

Mr. M. W. Slade Clock (repeating).. Miss Stacey Lace handkerchief. Dr. and Mrs. Stedman-Silver salt. cellars.

Mr. Peroy Smith Silver hus. Mr. Murray Stewart-Silver bowl. Miss Skipton-Table cloths. Mr. Findlay Smith-Pendant. Mrs. Grant Smith-Satsuma vases, Mr. J. R. Tapp-Silver sweet dish. --- Rev. and Mrs. G. E. Thompson-Lac- quer tray.

Mr. and Mrs. Tibbs-Satsuma vase; Mr. Mrs. and the Misses Tomes-Table. centre and mate R-

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas (Brynawel)-- Silver spoons and tongs. -

Mr. and Mrs. H, P. Tooker Silver dishes.

Major and Mrs. Taylor-Bilver scont bottle.

Capt. Mitchell Taylor--Silver vases. Mr. and Mrs. Tisdall-Silver dishes. Mr. and Mrs. Upjohn (Surbiton)-Lace d'oyleys.

Mr. N. G. Walker-Silver finger bowl. Mr. and Mrs. Van Rees-Silver cream Mr. and Miss Wilkinson-Blackwood and silver tray.

Mr. and Mrs. Wakeman Silver eandle- aticks.

Mrs. Watson and Mr. N. L. Watson-

Mr. and Mrs. Edkina-Silver eruets. Mrs. Edwards (Fedwhir)-Cheque, Mr. W. Edwards, Mr. O. T. Edwards. Silver sugar sifter. and Mr. A. Edwards-Brooch.

LONDON, April 8th. Reuter's correspondent at Sydney tele-Old china. graphs that in a twenty rounds boxing contest Langford beat McVea on points. There

were 15,000 people present. The betting was 10 to 9 against McVea, and it veered to 5 to 4. Langford, after the third round, fought fast and fair.

OBITUARIES.

LONDON, April 9th. Mr. Thomas MacQuoid, the artist and painter, in dead.

The death of Emily Boldene, vocalist, actress, journalist, and novelist, is an- nounced.

Capt. and Mrs. Engiedue-Jewel box. Mra. Elgee-Silver sweet dishes. Miss Eyre-Embroidered tes cloth. Tenants of Fedwhir Estate--Silver bowl.

Mr. H. G. Fisher-Silver vases. Dr. Fitzwilliams-Silver dishes. Mr. Denman Fuller-Book. Mr. and Mrs. Griffiths (Merthyr)- Cheque.

Capt. and Mrs. Guthrie Embroidered tes cloth.

Mr. and Miss Gibba-Barograph.

Mr. and Mrs. Weston--Photograph. Mr. G. A. Woodcock-Japanese vase. Mrs Walker-Silver purse. Colonel and Mrs Wrigley-Tortoise- shell fan.

Mrs. Eustace Williams (Hirwain) Pencil case. Ple

Mrs. D. E.-Williams (Hirvain)-Photo- graph frame.

Misa Jane Williams (Trecynon)-Pre- sent.

Bridegroom to Bride-Diamond brooch. Bride to Bridegroom-Watch chain and pencil.