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Telephone C. 3749.

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SATURDAY'S

WEDDINGSIN

PRETTY CEREMONY AT

ST. PETER'S.

There was a pretty wedding at St. Poter's Church on Saturday afternoon between Afr. terre William Miller, only son of Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Miller, of Hongkong, and Miss Ella Lawrence, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. A. Law

rence, of Amoy,

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The Rov. H Copley Moyle, offlelated, Mr. B. Randall and choir being in attendance.

MONDAY, MAY 17, 1926.

SPAIN AND THE LEAGUE.

DETERMINATION TO GET

PERMANENT SEAT.

SUSPECTED PIRACY.

SEAPLANE AND SUBMARINE ́1SEARCH BIAS BAY." ›

AMERICAN LOAN.

FOR CITY OF LISBON.

New York, May 15. New York bankers are negotiat- ing with the City of Lisbon with and a half to three million dollars a view to granting a loan of two

What was at first suspected to be a cage of piracy was noticed in the early hours of Sunday morn ing by officers on watch on the 3.5 for construction Hai Hong, returning from Swatow

Geneva, May 15. At the Committee dealing with the composition of the Council the Spanish delegate declared that if Spain's demand for a permanent to Hongkong, Beat on the Counell was not con- ceded it would be futile for her to continue to co-opérato with the League-Reuter.

IMPERIAL PARTY HELPS

The bride, who, was given away THE M. C. L. CONCERT. by Mr. G. Van Bergen, looked charming, in a one-piece white crepe de chine dress trimmed with rosetten, of the sume material round the neck and down the side of the sleeves, with a belt of roset- tes also round the waist. She wore an orange blossom crown and car- ried a bouquet of white roses.

The Misses Anna and Eva

Thomas, bridesmaids, were one- piece orange colour crepe de chine dresses with rosette trimmings of the same material. They carried bouquets of white and pink roses.

Mr. J. Kent was best man.

A reception was held at the King Edward, Hotel and the bride | nad bridegroom left later for Macao, where the honeymoon is being spent, the bride's travelling dress being of pale blue Chinese silk with hat to match.

Numerous beautiful presents were received from friends and relatives.

Key-Macfarlane.

CHARITY;

Excellent Entertainment on- Saturday,

The Imperial Concert Party gave an excellent entertainment under) the aegis of the Naval and Dock- yard Branch" of the Ministering Children's League at the Naval Yard on Saturday night. The pro- coeds were on behalf of thei charity.

The auil loft of the naval yard; was suitably decorated for the occasion, and the gay costumes of the party added another touch of welcome colour to the scene.

A thoroughly enjoyable and carefully arranged programme was submitted and Norton's orchestra materially assisted to the general, success of the evening.

The wedding also took place in Hongkong on Saturday of Mr.

Mr. Bert Burrows, the well Walter John Smith Key, of the known chorus vocalist, provided a Port Development Department, to number of enjoyable items, and Miss Isabel Agnes Blair Macfar- he was well supported by Mrs. J. Inne of the Education Department. Hurst, whose soprano, voice was Mr. Key is the only son of the heard to great advantage. Mr. late. Mr. William Key and Mrs. Jack Grenham proved an enter- Key, of "Bonawe," Wormit, Fife-taining light comedian, and Misa; shire, Scotland; and Miss Macfar- May Gaubert a soubrette with a lune, the younger daughter of Mr. voice of pleasing quality, and Mrs. A. W. Macfarlane, of | Corstorphine, · Edinburgh, Scot

land,

The young couple, who are well known to many locally, left for their honeymoon at Fanling.

COMPANY REPORT. :

CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED,

The Report for presentation to the shareholders at the fifty-seventh - dinary meeting of the China Fire In-

purposes.

Router's American Servica.'

The steamer was last soon at the entrance of the bay.

THE POLISH REVOLT:

PRESIDENT. RESIGNS,

Borlin, May.

It is reported from Warsaw that

and the Prime Minister, M. Witos, the President, M. Wojciechowski,

resigned after an all-night confer ence.-Router.

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officer of the watch saw a vessol It was about 2,15 a.m: when the

Pilsudski President. two miles distant in Bias Bay.

Warsaw, May 157 She was carrying only navigation

A report was made on arrival at A message confirms the report lights, and travelling into the bay Hongkong, and the Naval authori- that the rising has ended in a in a NN.W, direction.

tles sent out a seaplane and a subtriumph for Pilsudski, who has The Hai Hong called her with marine, the latter carrying Police taken over the Presidency and is morse flash light signals, but got officers. A search was made of arranging a new Cabinet. Gar no reply. A number of bright Bias Bay, but nothing of a ausprisone concentrated on Warsaw lights were visible in the bay, becious nature was discovered and are instructed to return to their lieved to be those of fishing vessels. they later returned to part. districts. Reuter..

Miss Audrey Steal, a juvenile › artiste, scored a distinct success, while Mr. Vic Blundell contributed several excellent humorous items. Mr. Fred Jones showed himself to be the possessor of a fine baritona voice, and he was warmly applaud ed for his rendering of "The Ad- miral's Broom."

The whole arrangements reflect- ed the careful work of Mr. Burrows who was responsible for the organisation of the concert. The stage management was cap- ably carried out by Mr. A. B. Allan.

surance Co., Ltd, to be held at the Thanks were returned to the company's office at 11.20 .m. on following for assistance and faci-| Friday, May 28, states:

lities in the organisation:-Com- The Board has now to lay before roodore A. J. B. Stiring, C.B., R.N.;. the Shareholders & Balance Sheet con- taining a Summary of the Property and Mrs. Stirling: Commander C. and Liabilities of the Company en A. Browne, R.N.; Mr. W. J. Leys; the 31st December, 1925, and a State Mr. C. Oxford; Mr. C. Thompson; ment of Working Accntnts.

192) Aceount:The Balance

Mr. L. Stark; Mr. Jefford; Mr. Working Account on the 31st Decem-Luck; Mr. T. Wilson; The Ladies' her. 1925, was $715,003.75 as per at- Committee, Naval Yard Branch. nexed statement.

their help and the D.R.C. for uso M.C.L, Norton's Orchestra for)

of piano.

of

The Board recommends that this sum be appropriated as follows:

A dividend

So and a ,bonus of $5 per share

on 20,000 shares....$280,000.00

To be carried forward to

Underwriting Suspenso

Account to close the

account for the year 1924

435,063.75

$715,063.75

Balance of

1925 Account:-The working Account on the 31st Decem- ber, 1926, was $904,010.30 as per an- nexed statement.

SAVING THE FRANC.

BANKERS AIDING THE GOVERNMENT.

Paris, May 16. The Journal says that the French Directors. Since the last general bankers who are inenting M. Perot Meeting, Mr. D. O. Russell resigned are stated to be ready to tako joint from the Board on leaving the Colony action with the Banque do Franco to and Mr. W. L. Pattenden has join

he Board.

ed the

In accordance with the Articles of Association, Mr. J. A. Plummer and Mr. T. G. Weall retire, but offer themselves for re-election."

defend the franc from foreign at- tacks, and will organize to-morrow their plans for intervention.

M. Peret, speaking at a banquet Auditors-Messrs. Lowe, Bingham nowise justified, and predicted the showed the decline of the frane was & Matthews and Messrs. Linstead & franc would, shortly gain, a Davia, Chartered Accountants, re tire, but offer themsolves for new "victory of the Marne."- election.

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