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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY. NOVEMBER 4re

THE UNITED ASBESTOS ORIENTAL AGENGI, LTD.

Tel. Central 286.

AGENTS FOR

$, Queen's Buildings.

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MEN'S

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DAIRY FARM NEWS

IS

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GENT'S OUTFITTERS,

HONGKONG.

GOVERNOR OF MACAO.

COLONEL MAGALHAES' DISTIN. GUISHED SERVICE.

"LOCAL WEDDING.

WATT-PIRTE :

The marriage service was conducted by the Rev. J. Horace Johnston, B.A.

M. Stewart Logan was best man." After the ceremony a "Scottish". re-

1925

KAIPING HOUSEHOLD COAL

Id Lots of not less, than

Isten!—

Delfrared to Peak District (above Bowen Road), $26.00 per tax. Delivered to Bowen Road and Lower Lovoli.$24.00

per ton..

Delivered to

Kowloon

$22.00

per tom

Orders should be sent in writing not

by telephone at least 24 hours, "before the Coal is required. Bad All orders

must be 10%. companied by Cash, Cheque, or Compra- dore Order payable to

The Kailan Mining Ad- ministration"

THE KAILAN MINING ADMINISTRATION,

Head Office --TIENTSIN.

DODWELL & CO. LTD., Agents. Hongkong.

THE CAS, COMPANY'S ENTERPRISE.

NEW SHOW ROOMS TO BE OPENED TODAY.

The members of the Scottish community- At a time when momentous questions of Hoogkong were present in large num- are at issue in China, Portugal is forta-bers in the Union Church, Kennerty Rand, nate in her solection of two distinguished yesterday afternoon, on the occasion of representatives to take charge of her the marriage of Senior Revenue Officer interests in this part of the worlds." G. Watt, son of Mr. Andrew Watt, Ryth Senhor Bianchi, who has been longHouse and late of Little Elrick, Mand. associated with the Portuguese Embassy Aberdeenshire, and Miss Margaret Milno in London, has just recently arrived in Pirie, daughter of Mr. James Pitío, Peking. And still more recent has been Arlington House, Mand, Aberdeenshire. the arrival of Colonel Maia Magalhaes, the new Governor of Macao. During his few days stay in Hongkong en route for - The bride, who was given in marriage Maeno to assume the reins of govern by Mr. A. K. Taylor, was charmingly ment in the neighbouring colony, Colonel gowned in cream satin charmeuse, with Magalhaes created an impression as a wreath of orange blossoms and white favourable with the British community as benther, She carried a bouquet of with his nationals, who had an opportu- chrysanthemums and white heather. The uity of seeing more of our distinguished bridesmaids were the Misses Beatrizo visitor on the occasions of the receptions May and Mary Agnes Taylor (nieces of Arranged in his honour.

the bridegroom). They were daintly at- His Excellency Manuel Firmino d'Almei-tired in helio and pink georgette, and da Maia Magalhaes, to give the Gover- carried bouquets of pink roses and helio nor's full name, holds the rank of Lieut. lilies. Colonel in the Staff Corps, he graduated from the Military College in 1901, was promoted captain in 1912 and was ap-coption was held at the Victoria Recrea

The Hongkong and China Gas Con pointed Professor of the School of War tion Club, where the arrival of the bride pany, Ltd, will demonstrate, in their new in Lisbon In the same year he was and bridegroom was heralded by the show rooms, which will be, informally selected to proceed to England to be pre-pipers in Highland dress, Messrs. Topened at No. 16, Des Taux Road (ate sent at the military manoeuvres as dele- Tollan and J. Wallstad who played "the Hongkong Hotel), at 3 o'clock this gate of the Ministry of War. In 1914, lo nue lassie but ain

afternoon, what an extremely important The Rev. J. Horace Johnstone proposed during the Great War, he was appointed

the health of the bride and bridegroom, part gas plays in all our domestic affairs The They will also show many modern and Chief of Staff of the expedition to South and the toast was heartily drunk. Angola. He held a post, in 1916, in the bridegroom proposed the bealth of the labour saving devices for which it may be bridesmaids and Mr. A. K Taylor called

A ̈ representative of the Daily Staff Corps of the troops under training for a toast for absent relatives and utilised.

Press had a walk round the show YOOMS to proceed to France. He attained the friends.

There were about a hundred guests rank of Major in 1917 in France and was present, amongst whom were the bride yesterday and can thoroughly recommend chief of one of the missions attached to groom's colleagues in the Revenue De-a visit to those ladies who are anxion, partment, Mr. and Mrs. Taylor (sister and the first British Army. The conclusion of brother-in-law). Inspector. Watt (hra to improve their kitchen arrangements the War in 1919 found him Chief of Staff ther), Mr. Lloyd. Superintendent of LmThey will, unquestionably find much to ports and Exports, Mr. J. A. Fraser, of the Third Army Division in Oporto,

Everything for salesia. Assistant-Supt. Assistant-Supt. of Police interest them.

Chief In the same year (1018) Senhor Magal Gerrard,

Detective Inspector clearly priced so that there will be no Grant, Mr. W. Bill. Mr. B. Wylie, Mr. need to worry assistants with questions hats was appointed Governor of the Cape P. W. Ramsey, and many others.. Verde Islands. Three years later he re- turned to the Portuge capital and held the position of Chief of Staff of the

The honeymoon is being spent at solely to bring under review all the latent Republican National Guard. At the same Repulse Bay. The bride's going away improvements in the gas world. costume was of beige marocain. time he became chief of the Cabinet of. The happy couple were the recipients the Ministry of War. During the years of many useful and costly presents." 193 194 he was chief of staff of the First Division of the Army in Lisbon. ⠀

There have been conferred on Governor Magalhaes, on different occasions, for signal services rendered the following decorations:---Legion of Honour, Crown of Belgium, Spanish Military Merit. Croix de Guerre (1st class), Military Valour, Medals of the African and French Cam- paigns, Victory Medal, Gold Medal for Goud Services, and Knight Commanders of the Portuguese Orders of Aviz, Christ, and St. Tiago.

PIANO RECITAL.

MR. ORE AT CITY HALL

Dinner was served. at 8 p... after and certainly there will be no importuninë which there was a dancing and the singing to buy. It is a demonstration designed

of Scottish melodies.

OBITUARY.

MR. THOMAS NEAVE..

26 YEARS SERVICE WITH H.K

AND, W. DOCK.

A special smooth-top cooker" appear ed particularly attractive "to the Daily Pressman. Apparently one only has to put a match to a pilot" ght. prees

POSITION AT SWATOW.

ANTI-REDS LEAVE THE PORT.

ALL SHOPS CLOSED.

For some days it had been known that' the anti-Reds were preparing to evacuate' - Swatow. Early last week, our corespon- dent, wrote that one of the higher local officials admitted that their position was precarioss. The Reds were steadily ad

two directions' vancing on the port from" and the anti-Reds apparently never hack much faith in their power to check theur. The occurrences of Monday prove that: they were fairly good judges of the situa- tion.

At 6 pm on Monday evening," our Swatow correspondent cabled:

"Local forces defeated to the North- West of the City. Red troops are now in Kityang and are expected in Swatow to-morrow or the next day. All local officials have left or are leaving. All shops are closed and business is sus pended. The situation is strained, but.- quiet".

Commenting upon this possibility on Octo ber 30th we wrote:

The Reds are seriously threatening the Port from two directions and it is not improbable that they will re-capture the

a lever, and mechanical devices do the place within a few days. If they do, it

rest. Little difficulties, such as regulating the heat, are easily overcome. Press the lever, go out for a walk and return to find the dinner beautifully and scientifically cooked, appears to be the motto. And

After an illness which lasted for some considerable time, the death occurred at Colwyn Bay, North Wales, on. November all for $135, or 8945 if a great deal of 1st, of Mr. Thomas Nesve, formerly entertaining has to be done. Then there Superintendent Engineer of the Hongkong

and Whampoa Dock Company. He was is a new carende revzer which has a about 57 years of age.

should not cause any feeling of depression, among our own community. It might even mean an improvement in prospects.

As was pointed out it was of little importance to British trade interests. whether the Reds or the anti-Reds wera in occupation. If anything the anti-Reds

in Swatow bad heen recently more noti

Mr. Harry Ore, the well-known pianist, gave a piano recital at the City Hall last evening and was ably assisted by Mrs. Richard Sanger who contributed several the Tyneside district before coming out will be on duty to show how economically

to Hongkong.

manner of wonderful attributes, and is foreign than their predecessors. Mr. Neave, who had been in the em calculated to solve the difficulties of the

The hope is expressed from anti-Red play of the Dock: Company for 25 years, left Hongkong for Home in April last, hot water supply once and for all. Gas quarters that the Chinese cruisers will ill-bealth causing him to retire. He was irons, gas grates, and other useful articles be able effectively to cut off Swatów, from accompanied by Mrs. Neave and his 14 are also to be seen in infinite variety and direct communication, with Cantan bye year-old son.

A Dundee man, Mr. Neave worked in

European and Chinese demonstrator water.

Bongs

There was a large attendance of musical enthusiasts and there was no doubt shout their thorough enjoyment and apprecia. tion of the excellent programme provided. Mr. Ore is a brilliant player with a widely recognised and deservedly high reputation, hat even so his clear phras ing in Beethoven's 2nd Sonata, with its varied themes was astonishing.

Mra Sanger has a sweet soprano voice, of wide range and variation. Her intona tion is also very clear.

The programme was as under:-

BART 1.

Sonata, c-minor, op. 111 ̧

Beethoven.

(a) Maestoso-Allegro con brio

ed appassionato.

(b) Arietta: Adagio molte,

semplice e cantabile.

Without Interval

Songs,

(a) Autumn

(b) Moonlight

Rob Franz. Rob Schumann. Mrs. RICHARD SANGER

(A) Five Preludes (Nos, 1, 3, 9,

30, 99)

the

(b) Nocturne charp minor (e) Eccossaiso"d major..

(d) Polonaises

ART 11.

Ballade g minor Songs

(a) The forenken maiden

Chopin

Hugo Wold (h) Hopak... Moussorgaky,

* Ukranian peasant dance. Mrs. RICHARD SANGER. (--. ・(A) Cavotte

",,*་

Mr. Neave is survived by his wife, son and easily they can be used. The Com. THE ROYAL ARTILLERY ASSO and three daughters, two of whom are pany are to be congratulated upon their married, one being Mira. Bailton, wife of

Mr. N. L. H. Railton, of Messrs. Jardine, enterprise, and we believe it will be Matheson & Co, Hongkong, and the other thoroughly appreciated. / Mr. Wilkie, wife of Mr. P. W. Wilkie, of Messrs Batterfeld & Swire, Shanghai. Mr. and Mr. Wilkie, who are on Home). leave, are also staying at Colwyn Bay.

ITALIAN OPERA.

"RIGOLETTO" PRESENTED AT

THEATRE ROYAL

CIATION OF: HONGKONG

REQUEST TO ALL GUNNERS TO **JOIN-UP."

A Branch of the-Royal Artillery Associa MURDER OF INDIAN CONSTABLE. tion was formed in Hongkong in Jane, CHINESE FISHERMAN CHARGED. 19234 and is known as the Royal Artillery Association of Hongkong. In forming The case in which a Chinese 'fisherman this Branch it was the intention of those ischarged with having murdered an present to foster the comradeship of the Indian Constable at Ngau Shi Wan, was Great War among all ex-Gunners and to continued yesterday afternoon before Mr.further the interests of past, present and E. W. Hamilton at the Kowloon Magis future members of the Regiment.

For the second night of their season here, the Gonzalez Italian Grand Opera Company presented Verdi's" Rigoletto tracy. Mr. T. Whyte-Smith, Assistant at the Theatre Royal, and recorded an- Crown Selicitor, prosecuted, assisted by other big sucOEMS-

In order to maintain the closest co operation, between the Gunner and the

ex-Gunner, provision" has been made for

A powerful work from beginning to inspector T. Murphy. end, Rigoletto was staged last night with wonderful realism and force, and constable's Indian comrades, who sail mittee to assist in getting all ex-Gunners the players are to be congratulated on they had arrested prisoner and, had left to join, and to urge the ease of any neces- the stirring fashion in which they enact him in the care of the constable. Three sitous Gunner before the General Com ed their parts.

Evidence was given by the deceased two civilian members to serve on the Com

Signor FTzal, as Rigoletto, played months after the murder they attended mitte. that difficult role with great earnestness the identification parade and recognis Tientia and Peking ex-Gunnes Rolla In the North-in Shanghai, Hankow, and sympathy, and Signorias G. Landi's prisoner, min

Greig singing, in the parts assigned to Gilda The Chinese detective who arrested the was of a particular high order. She was prisoner on the Lowa Bridge also gave encored several times during the course evidence,

His Worship adjourned the case until of the evening. Signor N. Delry made a dashing Das of Mantua, and Signor Thursday morning. B. Carmasai, as the hired asaAKSID, WAS particularly clever. The above were ad-f Balfour-Gardiner, mirably mupported by Bignozina ̈Ã... Fabbri (Maddalena), "Bignoring E. Borodin. Piccolo (Contessa of Ceprano), Signor Caninha verde," Portuguese ** F. Continis (Menterane), Signor A

Folksong

B. Ore. Gilardi (Conto of Coprano), Signor V Withtol Bardelli (Marullo); and: Signorina M. supplied, Andreani (Page),

(b) The snow is dancing.... Debussy. (e) Serenade

(d)

(e) The song of the waves Collard and Collard Piano were By Anderson Music Co., Ltd. –

WEATHER ZEPORT.

The following weather report was issued by the Hongkong Observatory at 4.30 p.m. yesterday. Pressure changes are light, the anticyclone remaining st tionary Moderate monsoon will con tinu over the northern China Sea,"

The scenic effects were deverly arrang od, and reflected much credit on Bignor Quadro Guiliano. Signor Giovanni Gonzalez (Directorre d'Urchestra) and Signor Ernesto Gonzalez (Maestro Con certatiore) also contributed much to the success that attended last night's efforts The Theatre Royal was well filled, and the audience was very appreciative throughout

SEAMEN'S FIREARMS.

TWO JAPANESE FINED.

flourist, and it is safe to say that every Gunner joins up co arrival at these ports Among all members of these Role be wearing of the Regimental: Tie on Satu- days and National Days is considered a duty, and this is urged on all members of the Royal Artillery Association of Hong- kong

With the close proximity to Armistice Day it is considered, a most opportune time to call upon all Gunners who ara. not already members to join up today. Before Mr. E. W. Hamilton at the All Gurners will remember. Once, a Kowloon Magistracy yesterday, two Gunner always, a Gunner till your ten Japanese seamen of the as. Italy Marn, toes are turned up and it is in this were charged with being in unlawful spirit, the spirit of the Royal Regiment, possession of a sporting rifle and an that all ex-Gunners are urged to join the automatic pistol, Trepectively, Royal Artillery Association of Hongkong In respect of the first weapon the police Membership forms and full particularm did not take a serious view of the case, may be obtained from the Hon. Hecretary, as it was for shooting game. A fine of Captain Barrett, RA, RA. Mes, Stone- $10 was imposed

cutters, or from either of the two civilian Stated to have had no permission from Committee Members (Mr. M. P. Concan- the master of the vessel, to have the pistol non, c/o Mesers Halyank, Massey & Co.

Caldbret Macgregor & Co., Ltd.), Cen

Tonight at 9.15.the Company will prein bis possession, the second man was Ltd.. or Mr. T. A Marin, s/o Menst sent" Madame Butterfly."

fined $50