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No. 2458%. ####### BE#A#‡‡T HONG KONG, FRIDAY, JUNE 4, 1937.

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UNDER BLUE SKIES AND AMID FLOWERS OF THE GARDEN

Ship On Fire Near Manila

Three Planes Fail To Locate Oliva

N.D.L FRIEDERUN TO THE RESCUE

Manila, June 3. Three planes sent out this after- noon failed to locate the burning Oliva due to poor visibility. How- ever, a number of vessels reached the spot, the first being the Frie- derun which took off the injured men. Meanwhile, the Oliva's wire- less is falling and detals are very scanty.

The rescue ships include the Eri- tish Agamemnon and the Dutch Tjikarang.

The disaster occurred about 180 miles from Manila. The "Oliva's crew totalled 52.

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Earlier, the Oliva which is a German vessel of. £,880 tons, sent out a wireless distress cail stating crew is abandoning ship owing" tó |- fire aboard.

The ship is bound for Europe. via Singapore.- Beuter.

*(Continued on Back Paze)

DEATH OF MR.

A.A. ALVES

Former Official At Jockey Club

A former well-known figure in local racing cfreies passed away yesterday morning at his residence.. 42. Macdonnell Road, in the person of Mr. Alvaro Alvares Alves, at the

age of 60 years.

Born In Hong Kong. the late, Mr. Alves was educated at Bi. Joseph's College and after leaving school he

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PREMIER SENDS

A BOUQUET

Sincere Wishes To The Duke

Tours, June 3. The civil ceremony at the mar- age of the Duke of Windsor and

Miss Wallis Warfield at Chateau de Cande began at 11.35 a.m., with the Mayor of Monts reading out the names of the parties and the Duke's titles.

The Mayor then called on the witnesses -Major Metcalfe-for the Duke and Mr. Hertaan Rogers-for- Miss Warfeld-and read out three relevant articles from the Civil Code.

The Duke replied "Out” in a firm voice to the Mayor's ritual question asking "Do you consent to take Mrs. Wallis Warfield as your wife?" Miss Warfield's voice was unsteady as she replied to a similar questión. The civil marriage ceremony con- cluded at 11,43,

RELIGIOUS SERVICE

The Duke of Windsor and his bride then proceeded to the music room which was converted into a temporary chapel where the. An- glican religious service was con-

joined the German Bank with ducted by the Rev. Anderson Jar- whom he worked, until the war. | dine. He then became a broker and Joined the Hong Kong Stock Ex- change: *:*

(Continued on Back Page)

HEAVY FIGHTING IN SPAIN

Four British Subjects Exchanged

In his younger days, the late Mr. Alves was a prominent athlete, especially, in swimming. He was ́also a racehorse owner and had. a fairly good stable. He was official time-keeper at the Hong Kong Jockey Club "unifil two years ago when he retired from business.

The deceased is survived by his wife, a son. Mr. J. M. M. Alves, who, is a keen member of the

Bubao, June 2.

continues on V.R.C. rowing section, a daughter, , Heavy fighting Miss Marie Alves, a slater, and five three fronts in Spain. The Bas- brothers. Messrs, A. E. 8. Alves, 3ques launched the sixth counter- A. Alves, C. M. 8. Alves (handicap. attack on the Insurgents and eject- per at the Hong Kong Jackeyed the Insurgents from Wamona Club), E. Alves and one in Shang-| Ridge, while the advance guards are pursuing the Insurgents in the direction of Amorebieta.

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The funeral will take place this afternoon passing the Monument, Happy Valley, at 5.30 p.m.

HIROTA ACCEPTS

Tokyo, June 3r Ex-Premier, Hirota has accepted the Foreign portfolio.

Beuter

Four British subjects in the hands of General, Franco were ex- changed for four Italian prisoners held by the Government. It is understood that two of the Bri- tish subjects. were, members of the International Brigade and the other two journalists.----

Henler's Bulletin Bermina

animated scene at the Race Meeting.

Most Moving Idyll Has Blossomed

"YOUR" ROYAL HIGHNESS AND DUCHESS, BY ONE OF THOSE CAPRICES IN WHICH FATE DELIGHTS, IT IS UNDER BLUE SKIES, AND AMID FLOWERS OF THE GARDEN OF. FRANCE THAT ONE OF THE MOST MOVING OF IDYLLS 'HAS BLOSSOMED," THESE STIRRING WORDS WERE UTTERED BY THE MAYOR OF MONTS IN THE COURSE OF AN ADDRESS FOLLOWING THE CIVIL CEREMONY AT THE MARRÍAGE OF THE DUKE OF WINDSOR AND MISS WALLIS WARFIELD.

The Mayor expressed 'most sincere wishes to the "Prince who was the well-beloved sovereign of a friendly nation and to her whom His Royal Highness has chosen from a noble country at- tached to us by the same precious" bonds,"

Prince Charming

By

ACWO

When "all our world was young, we had A most engaging, little lad Who won our love and went his way, So wiful, debonair, and gay,

A real "Prince Charming" Time passed, and in the Social Whirl He stirred the heart of every girl; lie "took a header'' now and then, But so did lots of other men, "Twis not alarming,"

When wat broke out, like at the He put on khaki with the best;- He heard the guna and saw the blood, fie knew the stench of Flandeṛt mul

While trife persisted.

Peace came, with every town be-flagged, But trade declined and business lagged, While men

who had to bravely fought Beyan to wonder what they'd ̈"" "sought-

When they enlisted.

So off he went to distant lands, Our mission "safe · in skilful hande; By pleasant ways and witty speech He helped trade back within our reach

Then he went farming.

He brought uà (luck: we found new friends,

"And there" said he "the matter ënda” Of; all hir «nicknames I prefer "England's Commercial Traveller', ' Bravo, Prince Charming!

The Old King passed, and in bur grief We turned to him for our relief; He took the Crown amid acclaim 4 world-wide Empire cried" his name

And vowed to serve him.

But Jeally may have a 'price Which must be paid by sacrifice, And if EXPEDIENT in word Which is, to LOFALTY' preferred

Did we deserve him?.

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He asked ONE favour, our accord To give the lady he adored

His name to mear, that by his side... We should receive her - as his -bride't

"

This we refuse him.

That Prelates chore, to preach their cant That Snobs and Politicians rant, —— With half Society divorced

And many a loveless marriage forced

May wellamise him!

Not knowing how his world would feel

He stood apart.. ·Made no appeal, Then, with the hasty verdice heard: He uttered no reproachful word

"(This fact should school, “us} What wonder that he chose to go!. Fet

sad his friends should with it 10, We ought to honour one who thought A Throne may be too dearly bought

And scorned to rule usl

But the uncrowned, our Duke departs, He lives in all True Lovers' hearts,

Censure disarming, –

For never was, since time, began "£" "more" "romantic gentleman

Than our Prince Charming.

IN THE CORONATION

HONOURS

The following are among the recipients of Coronation, Honours: Major David Brunton Aitken, DBC Beaforth Highlanders. For services in Palestine"=

KING ENTERTAINS. JOCKEY CLUB

Fifty-six members of the Jockey Club were guests of the King to dinner at Buckin

yesterday after the Derby day races The health of the owners of the

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THE GARDEN OF FRANCE

BISHOP ENTERS

PROTEST

Officiating Without Permission

"London, June 3. The Bishop of Durham, who has jurisdiction over the Anglican Church in France, has telegraphed the Roy, Anderson Jardine profest- ing against his conducting of the Anglican service at the wedding of the Duke of Windsor without his permission.

FAREWELL DINNER

Chinese Community Honour Hon. Dr. Wellington

Under the auspices of the Chinese community of Hong Kong

a farewell didinar in honour of the Hon. Dr. A. R. Welllarton, C.MG. (Director of Medical Services), who is leaving the Colony on June 11 on retirement, was given at the Chinese Merchants Club, China Building, Last" night.

The Hon. Dr. R. H. Kotewall, C.M.G. presided, and on his right sat the guest of honour and on his left, Dr. J. T. Smalley, Cenior Medical Officer in charge of the Kowloon Hospitaİ,

The Chairman paid warm tribute to the splendid work achieved by the Hon. Dr Wellington during his

service both in Malaya and in

In his reply, the Hon. Dr. Wel lington, referring to leprosy, ex- pressed the hope that by the end of 1938, Hong Kong will have an

up-to-date institution where these unfortunate beings and shelter and treatment in conditions which may bring them hope and happi- ness.

DR. KOTEWALL'S SPEECHL The Hon. Dr. Kotewall said:" Ina Colony like Hong Kong, officials come and officials go; but it has not been given to many to have so completely won, as the Han Dr. Wellington has the An earlier message stated that

has been esteem and confidence of the fconsiderabieinterest

shown in the announcement that Chinese after test than nine years the Rev Anderson: Jardine, vicar sojourn heree esteem Dr. of St. Paul's, Darlington, will con: Wellington for his ability and duct a Church of England service devotion to his duty and Ideals after the evil ceremony of the We have confidence in him because Duke of Windsor's wedding.

The Bishop of Durham says that the Rev. Anderson Jardine has no authority whatever to officiate 'In: any diocese other than Durham unless sanctioned by a "proper ecclesiastical authority?

The Bishop of Durham, who has

the Jurisdiction over

Angilcan Church in France, Intimates that the Rev. Jardine's action has been taken without his consent, or even his knowledge.

Rev. Anderson Jardine, inter- viewed at Tours, said he only con-. aulted his own, conscience in the matter, adding: "I know both the Duke and Miss Warfield strongly. dentred a 'religious ceremony and I volunteered to conduct the service.” -Reuter.

TRAIN DERAILED

London, June 3.

A train on the Metropolitan Hallway, was derailed this morning at Baker Street Station. when it collided with another train going

we feel that, from him we can always expect a "square deal" "

I will not attempt to enumerate

Dr. Wellington's services to Malaga

and Hong Kong because they are Innumerable. That they have been exceptional, is evidenced by the bestowal on him by His Majesty, the King of the C.M.G. In 1934. Throughout Dr. Wellington's "ser vice in Hong Kong it has been my lot to have had many amelal dealings with him. and I have always found him to be patient and courteous, fair and reasonable, Be bas, as most of us must have found out, a mind of his own; but he is ever ready to laten to the. opposite side, and to try to see the other fellow's point of view. That is real bigness. As the bead of one of the largest departments of the whose routine Administration. duties alone are sufficiently en- growing, hit has yet contrived to effect many important reforms in medical and health matters, to the lasting good of the community. (Continued on Back Pare).

JUST A MOUTHFUL!

Feeding

Chinese alligator at-

in the opposite direction, For- "IRON LUNG”

tunately there were no casualties, but the wreckage may not be cleared in time for the afternoon trame...

·Reuter's "Bulletin Service.

MIDDLESEX BEATS

WARWICK

- London, June 3, 20 Middlesex won by an innings and 180 runs, Middlesex 381. Warwick 92 (Oray 4 for 27; Robins 4 for 31) and 89 (Smith 5, for 24.- Reuter

THE DOLLAR

T.T. ON LONDON; 14: 2-5/82/4" T.T. ON NEW YORK; 30-3/8.

London Silver Market

(From Our Own Correspondent)

· London,” June:92/ London Wilber, prices to-day wee

up 1/16 as follow: Pemberton

Captain Godfrey Murray, First Batt Seaforth High lendars, to be Brevet, Major to date from" April 13, 1987.

drunk in the course of the dinner.

INSTALLED

Aboard President Coolidge

CEYLON ARTIST HONOURED

Pictures Accepted By RA

Three pictures by

Passengers and visitors on the Dollar liner, President Coolidge, artist, Mr. David Paynter berthed at the Kowloon Wharf been accepted by the yesterday, saw much, activity in Academy: this

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