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CANTON TRADE EXHIBITION.

ON LINES OF WESTERN

FAIRS...

FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.]

CANTON, JAN. 11.

Tho, much-talked-of exhibition of native cade products was formally opened yesterday morning in the premises of the Canton Police Club on Fung Ning Rond.

The arrangement of the exhibits, the grandstands, the decorations

and the general spirit of the affair are almost exactly like the fairs of the West.

The opening speech was delivered. by Dr. Wu Pak Liang, Chief of the Bureau of Social Affairs, who had been instrumental in bringing about the exhibition. He said that the

GOVERNMENT

HOUSE.

LAST WEEK'S ACTIVITIES.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 4, 1931-

Captain T. A. II. Colman, A.D.C., called at the French Con- sulate General to express, to the Consul-General for France His Ex- cellency the Governor's sympathy

His Excellency Major-General Sandilands, the Rt. Rev. Tho Bishop of Victoria and Mrs.

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, JANUARY 12, 1931.

SHANGHAI TRAGEDY. EXTRALITY ISSUE.

EUROPEAN FOUND. SHOT IN BEDROOM.

U.S. REQUESTED TO RESUME DISCUSSIONS.

STATE DEPARTMENT,"","

Mr. B. L. Hansen was found] DR. C. C. WÚ CALLS ON THE lying prostrate across the bed of his room at 352, Bubbling Well Road, early in the morning, with

a revolver at his side and a bullet wound in his bend. Medion! aid was

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Washington, Jan: 3–Dr. Wu Chao Chu, the Chinese Minister to

Dr. Wu called upon officials at the

BOGUS BARONET WEDS U.S. BEAUTY.

HOW OXFORD (MASS.) WAS HOAXED.

THE BRAMWELLS AND THE BUFFUMS.

New York.There are 5,000 angry

are all angry about the same man, the hogue Sir William Harold Bramwell, of Bramwell Hall, Coventry, England."

with the French nation on the death summoned immediately as were the the United States, today resumed people in Oxford (Mass.) and they of Marshal Joffre.

police and Det-Sub-Inspector C. his campaign in Washington for apoedy abolition of the extra-terri White took chargo'at once.

On arrival he found Mr. Hansen torial privileges hold in China by in a comatose condition, barely able American nationals. to murmur, and could ascertain no With Dr. Parsons in attendance, the wounded man was removed to the Country Hospital, and it was stated that he has a fair chance of

Duppy, the Hon. Mr. and Mrs. details as to what had happened, Department of State to request that ful manners and taking ways has

Hallifax, the Hon. Mr. and Mrs. Paterson, Mr. and Mrs. Dyer, Mr. Stanley Dodwell. and Captain Cameron dined at Government House.

MONDAY, JANUARY (5: ----

The following were the guests at fundamental solution of China's dinner:Sir Shouton and Lady economis problema lies in the pro-Choy, Sir William Hornell, Capt. motion of native industries. Unless and Mrs. Cantlie, the Rev. G. T. this is done, China can never hope Waldegrave.

to become economically indepon- dent. China has been sending abroad each year 81,900,000,000 be- cause of her stagnation in the dove- lopment of industry.

Among those present at the open- ing gathering were Mr. Kin Tsiang Ching, Commissioner of Education, representing General Chen Ming Shu; Mr. Lai Tso Kam, represent ing Mayor Lia Wan Koi; and Mr. Ching Ting Koo, Chief of the Bureau of Public Works.

TUESDAY, JANUARY (1:-

Sir Miles Lampson, Captain and Mrs. Phipps, Miss Lampeon and Mrs. Stirling left Government House.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7:-

recovery,

According to information to hand the bullet entered immediately in front of the right temple, emerging from a similar position on the left. The wound was caused by a 6.V.C. revolver, a .45 calibre Webley.

Police Investigations,

discussions looking toward

of

settlement the Sino-American extra-territoriality question bo ex- redited.

There has been so much delay, Dr. Wu said; and so short a period is available for application of an agreement with regard to abolition of extra-territoriality that discus sions designed to bring speedy and definite action on the matter should be resumed at once. Dr. Wu do plored recent delays encountered in the Sino-American discussion of the extra-territoriality issue.

Foreign Advisory Judges. It is understood here that the

From investigations made by Sub- Inspector White, it seems that Mr. Hansen went out on Sunday night with a number of friends to Tka- chenko's Café, Aveous Joffre, the

latest Coltman, party breaking up shortly before midnight. Mr. Hansen, it is said,

tween this hour and about 6.30 am, was seen engaging a rickeha. Be.

no one has reported having seen him. It was not until other tenants in the house heard the shot that

Captain T. A., H. A.D., represented His Excellency the Governor at the memorial ser vice to Marshal Joffre held on board the gunboat "Vigilante.” .

The Consul General for France

A pilnu of exquisite workman-called at Government House to

Chinese counter-proposals

provide that although -extra-derri-

he conceded the privilege of inaiti toriality is to be recognized as. abolished foreigners in Chinn will

taining foreign advisory judges at tached to Chinese courts. However,

This young man with the beauti-

just married Oxford's loveliest girl, Alias Barbara Buffum, after the whole town had long basked in his aristocratic presence.

An Open Socrat. Miss Buttum had splashed the secret of her obgagement to member of the English nobility far and wide.

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On the honeymoon, to be spent at Sir William's" ancestral home, "Bramwell · Hall," Coventry, she was to be presented at Court.

Oxford responded with civie pride, and when "Sir William " one to

traffe for his car to pass. He was bowa the police cleared away the

a little late, but explained it by saying he had been detained at Ellis Island, A special escort of motor-cycle polica was Inally provided.,

Then came the wedding cere

"the grandest ever" lolly.

mony,

ship was erected in front of the express to His Excellency the sym- his whereabouts were known. After these advisors, under the latest When the couple left the church Police Club to lend farther colour pathy of the French community on

to the exhibition. The stands in which the exhibits are displayed are constructed of bamboo and large palm leaves. They are all highly docorated with flags, banners of every colour and description, and floral designs.

the death of the Princess Royal. THURSDAY, JANUARY 8-

His Excellency the Governor pre- sided at the meeting of the Execu- tive Council,

Lady Peel, accompanied by Capt.

the shot, it appears that he fell to the floor, but in a semi-conscious condition, managed to crawl to the bed, where he was found. *-

Chinese proposal, may act in the they passed under an archway of interests of foreigners Chinose drawn swords held aloft by State courts for only a limited period.

left for the honeymoon. Chopers. Finally the happy couple

Journalists wanting to

The latest Chinese proposals, as transmitted from the Foreign Office.

"write

at Nanking, insist that all foreign- up "the wedding sought for parti

ers in China be subjected immedi.culars of Sir William's family.

T. A. I. Coltman, A,D,Q., visitor peared quite normal, although it is fately, and without further delay to in reference books. Nothing was

The articles on display are divid-Belition School.

FaDAY, JANUARY 9:--

ed into 14 classes: --Raw materials; His Excellency Senor Tamagnini leathers, bides, shoes, leather suit- neid Mane. Barbosa lunched at COBOB, ota. ; oils and waxes and Government House. articles made of these two mate rials; edibles; textile clotha, atock- ings, underwear, etc.; articles for the home; materials for building construction; chinaware and pot- tery art printing materials and articles for the school; canned goods and preserves; and electrical

March.

Much publicity is being given to the exhibition. Chitoons of every description are inserted in the ver

ncular Press and posted on the

Lady Murison and Miss Diann Murison arrived at Government House.

Saturday, JanUARY 10:---

Captain T A. H. Coltman, A.D.C., representing His Excellency the Governor,

Wag

The wounded man, it is stated, joined the S.V.C. several months ago. According to friends he ap known that he was slightly do pressed at times. Mr. Hansen is employed by the Great Northern Telegraph Co.

ST. JOHN AMBULANCE

BRIGADE.

MR. A. MORRIS HONOURED,

The following communication from presont at the Headquarters of the St. Joba Queen's Pier on the departure of Ambulance Brigade, signed by His Excellency Senor Tamagaini Colonel. J. Sleeman, C.M.G.. and Mme. Barbosa for Portugal.

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C.B.E., M.V.C., Chief Commission- er to the Brigade Oversons, has been received: The Sub-Prior, acting.

walls in corspicuous parts of Canton PRETTY WEDDING AT THE on behalf of His Royal Highness,

to attract the attention of the public.

WUCHOW-CANTON AIR MAIL.

TO BE INAUGURATED JANUARY 16.

CATHEDRAL.

HARROP-GOODALL

St. John's Cathedral was the scene of a pretty wedding on Satur day when Mr. Joseph Harrop, eld. est son of the late Mr. R. Harrop of Stretford, Manchester, was mari:

who is abscut abroad, has approved the following recommendation of the the Chapter General:-

That the appointment of Alfred Morris a Serving Brother of the Order) e Assistant Commissioner in charge of the Hong Kong Dis trict, St. John Ambulance Bri gade Overseas, vice E. Ralpha resigned, bo approved. The Brigade Long Service moda! ried to Miss Phyllia Margaret (ten years efficient service) has General of Posta, an air mail and Mrs. D. M. Goodall, Hong Chan Man Kai of the Kowloon Goodall, younger daughter of Mr. been awarded to Ambulance Officer vice between Canton and Wuchow and vice versa has been authorized.

Division. Mr. Chin: was a member

Acting under instructions from the Chinese Government Director-

Kong.

DREAMS AND THEIR

INTERPRETATION,

The first air mail flight will be on Attired in an ankle length dress of the King's College Division un

of ivory Nottinghain lace. and til transferred to Kowloon. Friday, January 10, nhd arrange- ments have been make for Wuchow-of white roses and maidenhair fem, georgette and carrying a bouquet Hong Kong mails to reach Canfon the bride made a charming picture in time to catch the afternoon bouts as she entered the Church on the leaving for Hong Kong. mail: postage is 15 cents for 20 Kraames in addition to the usual postage. The Canton Aviation Bureau are making preparations for opening up other air lines in the provinces of Kwangtung and Kwange in the near future,

arm of her father to the strains of Their Lohengrin's "Wedding March."

CORRESPONDENCE.

All letters intended for publi- cation must be accompanied by the stime and address of the writer, not for publication, niza a desired but as evidence of good faith.—En. NAVAL PROMOTIONS AT NEW YEAR.

Buchanan (piece and nephew of the Miss Paulins and Master Donald

of long-tulle, bride) carted her veil, which was

TO-NIGHT'S PSYCHOLOGY LECTURE IN CITY HALL.

Dr. Fennelly, past president

the jurisdiction of Chinese courts.

According to Dr. Wu, there no longer is any reason for foreigners to demand retention of their extra territoriality privileges, which no- minally were declared abolished more than a year ago. Dr. Wp is hopeful that within the very near future he will be able to negotiate the final phases of an abolition of extra-territoriality privileges with. Colonel Honry L. Stimson, the American Secretary of State.

PHOTO EXHIBITION AT UNIVERSITY.

SIR WILLIAM HORNELL DISTRIBUTES PRIZES.

The prizes in connection with the third annual photographic x- of the Hong Kong University Union hibition, held under the auspices

Photographie Club, were distribut- ed on Saturday by Sir William Hornell.

found and they began inquiries at: the British Consulates in Boston and New York, where "Sir Bill was also unknown,

They then went to the offloors of the liner, and they remembered that a Willias Branwelt, a clerk on the ship, had applied for 24 hours' leave to get married.

What Father Thinks.

Mr. James C. Buffum, father of the bride, in magnanimous spirit, is stated to have said: "I guess he. is not a nobleman, but, anyway, he is a gentleman.”

Mr. Buffum, who is 8 bank cashier, stated that, so far as her know, "Sir William" was now in the liner en route for Southampton,

daughted was also nhoard, but he did not know whether his

Her name does not appear in the passenger list.

Mr. K. W. Khoo, in aalling upon Sir William to give away the prizes, took the opportunity to thank those PUBLIC CARS AND 'BUSES. who have donated money, medals and cups for the competition.

After giving away the prizes Sir William referred to the high stan-

photography as compared to thirty dard of the txhibits and spoke of the comparativo simplicity of

years ago. He concluded by thank ing all those who had attended, and remarked on the plonsure it had given him to see the many exhibits. Frite Winners.

Best picture of the exhibition "Gossips"-Henrich Lucer.

"A" "Clase; Landscapes-Dr. T.

RELIEF FROM REVISED TAXATION.

Public car owners and moter 'bus companies will undoubtedly wet- come a Regulation made by the Govornor-in-Couticil which is púb lished in the latest issue of the Government Gabette.

It is now laid down that the

C. Lau (3) Landscape," "Summer annual fee for public motor vehi Day" and "Shadows in the Court-eles, other than motor omnibusos yard P. A. Dragon (3) The and chatabaack shall, be to, to Hut of the Hill," Stirm Brew-

ing" and "Wings of the Morn-gether with a further sum of $5 for

"Alfred Lock-Twin Bonts" ing It attendance, as bridemaids,

each seat for a passenger in the were the Mines Clair Mumro, Jean

of2ad-O. C. Chow "Over the Hill."

véhicle. Anderson, and Peard and Pauline the British Association of Practical Old Woman": 2, P. A. Dragon Portraits J. K. Yamada "An Buchanan. The first two

Regarding motor omnibusos and dressed in long powder blue geor-Practical Psychology"

Wore Paychology and author of the work "Trusty."

charabanes (hlóh' must be fitted gette, with coatees to match, and

is

Still Life P. A Dragon" Bam- giving,

boos erinoline bats. The Misses Buchan as already announced, a course of Gate"

2, Henrich Lucer "Olden with pneumatic tyres) it la luid down that thé annual foo shall be pale pink Chantilly lace with pink nan wore ankle-length dresses of zoven lootures, the first of which Genre-Henrich Lucer Gossips; $5, together, with a further sum of and silver leaves in their hair will be in the City Hall, to-night at 2, Abbas His Moment of Rest." They carried bouquets of sweet 9.15 p.m., and the subject will be Khooústic, T, T. Kwok in the vehicle.

"B" Clées: Landscapes FY10 for each seat for a passenger peas. Master Buchanan's costume was of white velvet.

"Sleep and Dreams, their mean.November Evening.". ing, and how to interpret them."

Formerly, public hire cara had to The bride a mother wore a gown This will be followed during the Old Lady, K. H. Wong "Ivy." not over 30 cwt.) and a tax of $120 Portraits Enok "The Grand pay a tax of 879 (if the velele was of maron lace and georgette averweck by lectures on

"Developing Still Life. Y. Khoo "Morning if the vehicle was over 30 out.), parchment satin, with hat to match. Personality," Nerve Control, Sus "; 3, Mdm, Y. W. Choong "Art and there was no seat tax. So it

The service was cboral, the hymns "Conquering Fear and Worry Class" [TO THE EDITOR OF THE "HONG KONG being "O Parlect Love," with and other subjects.

will be seen that a fat $5. tax plus Genre T. T. Kwok Mending the $5 means a considerable reduction, DAILY PRESS,""] -

Mendelssohn Wedding March" The Daily Despatch commenting Lank"; 2, T. T. Kwok." Pastime.

on Dr. Fennelly's lecture haid:

In the case of motor buses, fees Mr. E. R. Price was "best man,"

"He kept a packed house deeply received only froin the Wah Yan Open School Class (Entries were

of $120 (not exceeding 10 cwt.) and whilst the groommmar war Mr. O. . interested.. His purpose is to show College) Landscapes K. L. Chan $240 (exceeding 40 cwt.) Have Backhouse...

the world how by a little common, Tull Moon" and "Ban Flecked." | fartherly been paid, plus a seating Azeception was held at Avn Lacuse Application of some of thi

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that A! "hay hair, the residence witzkig uistövelles, of 160” ninian Veteran," and "What is Tueral","↑ Normbar Yer, or $5 for unl

བས་བརྟན་དང། of the bride's parents, after the mind in recent years we may dove Still Life. T. Kwok "Incense plus the 810 per seat tax, gives ceremony at the Church, The lop a healthy, efficient and cheer Burner "; 2, A". R.

Abbis konsidérable, relief to the com honeymoon is being spent at Baguio, ful outlook on life.”

“Papayas.” **,

panies, whose earnings: have been. Genro Bection--T. Kwok seriously, affcoted by the drop in H. Ngoxchange and the recent rise in "Pationco

the cost of petrol.

Sin,As a remarkable coincidence it may be of interest to point out that the only two promotions from Pay-Coudt. to Pay. Captain are

of these officers was at Berkham ated School from 1892 to 1800 and the other from 1993 to 1809.-Yours, etc...

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OLD BERKHAMSTEDIAN.

Swalow, January 7, 1931,

Ister.

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