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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

ST. DAVID'S DAY.

ANNUAL DINNER LARGELY

ATTENDED.

WEDNESDAY,

MARCH 2, 1927.

GUEST-FINCHER.

At St. Peter'a Church, West

sive of pride of race, pride of HONGKONG WEDDING. what in and has been ours and expressive of national aspiration are, I think, all to the good. Wa meet in no spirit of aggression or self assertion. We meet to vivify the memories of our homeland, Members of the Hongkong St. to express our love of all that Point, yesterday afternoon, Mr. David's Society, together with homeland means, and to do honour Albert Edward Guest, only son of the lato. Mr. G. W. P. Guest and many guests, spent a very happy to the pious memory of, our

Mrs. Guest of Singapore, was time at the Savoy Hotel last even-Patron Saint.

married to Miss Edith May Fin- ing, when a dinner, promoted by Wa rejoice in our pride of our the Society in commemoration of country, of our race, of our hischer, only daughter of Mr. and

Mrs. W. T. Fincher. St. David's day was held, under tory, which reaches back into the the chairmanship of Mr. D. J. misty vistas of the past. Of our Lewis, President.. Happy speeches princes and warriors, of our posta were made, and admiration was and bards. It would be idle for expressed for the work of the me to attempt to recapitulate their smaller Societies in the Colony, It great achievements. We are also being stated that the large units.proud of the fact that we are free, fully appreciated their value equal and loyal partners in that During the evening a programme union of great races (who have of song was given, the antiate borrowed pur-name) and who baing in splendid volcg, and ren form the British Empire. In dering very appropriate items.

In addition to the chairman the Fathers wo each naturally think thinking of the land of our following were present:-

of our native places.

The Diners.

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oficiated, while Mr. G. W. R. The Rev. H. Copley Moyle

Griggs was at the organ, the ser vice being fully choral.

The bride, who was given away by her father, was attired in a gown of white, charmeuse and pearls, with train of georgette, trimmed with silver embroidery

ombroidered with silver and pearls and edged with silver lace, over veil was of tulle with coronet of shell pink georgette. Her long

'pearls "and"orange blossoms,' and She enrried a sheaf of chrysan- themums and rosebuds.

The bride was attended by Miss Edwina L. Rogers ns bridesmaid, and Miss Iris Woolley a flower. girl. The former wore a dress of mauve georgette with mauve tulle toque, trimmed with silvor roses and streamers. Miss Woolley's dress was of shell pink georgette with a bandeau of tulle. The bridesmaid curried a bouquet of sweet peas, while Miss Woolley carried a silver basket trimmed with tulle and rose buds..

The bride's mother wore a gown of fawn georgette. with flowered border, and black picture hat. Her bouquet was of sweet peas.

Mr. Frank Brett, of the P.W.D., was best man.

Premier County? Mr. R. Sutherland, past Presi-

Some years ago at pce of our dont St. Andrew's Society, Mrs. Annuni dinners Sir Wm. Rees Tratman, the Hon. Mr. E. D. C. Davies a Pembrokeshire man Wolfe, Mrs. D. J. Lewis, Mrs. spoke of Pembrokeshire as the Wolfe, Mr. D. W. Tratman, Mrs. I'rumier County of Wales. I G. Grimble. Dr. Black, Mrs.think I was the only other Pem- Sutherland, Mr. L. E. Hopkins, Mr. "brokeshire mun, present to sup- W. A. Dowley: President of St. port him. There was. naturally a George's Society. Mrs. J. II. Smith, considerable amount of dissout Doctor W. L. Thomas, Vice-Prest because each of the other loyal dent of St David's Society. Mr.

Walsh - present preferred the Lindsell, Mr. E. J. R. Mitchell, Mr. claims of his own County. ૧૩માં J. T. Prior, Mr. G. S. Hugh-Jones, Pembrokeshire. man I agree hon. Secretary of St. David's

There may Society, Mr. C. P. Anderson, M.with Sir Williant.

beautiful County Olsen, Madame Sarrault, Captain In Wales 43 Pembrokeshira R. D. Thomas, Mrs. Bundell, Mr.which I doubt but certainly F. White, Mr. J. Wynn Williams,

not without. However, be that Mr. R. E. Lindsell, Doctor J. C.

t may, Pembrokeshire Macgown, Mrs. Mitchell, Mr. J. H. has an especial interest for all Smith, R.A., Doctor Morrison, Doc Welshmen on this St. David's Day

After the ceremony at the tor Nicolson, Mrs. Fredericks, Mr.

church, a reception was held at U. J. Walters, A.B.F.C. Razer, R.N., Patron Saint, removed his epis- No. 220, Nathun Mrs. F. While Mr. E. C-Thomas, copal seat from Caerleon to Mynyw which the bride and bridegroom Mrs. Hooper, Mr. F. Hooper, Mr. G. H. Elkins, Mr. W. H. Bell, Mrs, remote headland in l'embroke-ot for Repulse Bay for their honeymoon prior to leaving for Remington, Mr. E. Ralphe, Mr. D.shire where at a great age he finish-

ed his labours and where to this England. The bride's going away H. Blake, Mr. H. Owen Hughes, day in the great Cathedral which dress was of two tone embroidered Lieut. Flughes, R.N., Mr. A. B.

bears his name his mortal remains French crepe de chine, with white Raworth, Mr. D. M. Richards, Mr. A. E. Stone, Mr. D Davies, Compose. His fame was great in fox fur and hat to znatch. mancier R. D. Williams, R.N., Inspector George, Mr. J. Muir, Mr. J. S. Thomas, M. J. Barrett, Mrs. Black, Mr. G Grimble, Mrs. W. H. Bell, Mr. J. Owen Hughes, Mr. Justice J. R. Wood. Mr. H. R. Remington. Mrs. Raworth, Mr. E. I. Wynne Jones, Mr. A. Dyer Ball, Mr. R. R. Davies, Mr. A. G. Lang ston, Mr. A. Morris, Mr. H. G. Hughes. Mr. T. J. Price,, and Mr. E. R. Price.

Chairman's Speech.

The chairman proposed the Loyal toast, and a toast to H.R.H. the

Dewi Archbishop of Wales, our

his lifetime.

Place of Pilgrirange. After his death his fame rapidly increased and, by the time of the Norman Conquest his importance and sanctity were so fully recog

nised that St. David's was a not-

able place of pilgrimage. So not- able in fact that by making two Pilgrimages to St. David's one ac- quired as much merit as by one pilgrimage to St. Peter's at Rome which in those days was as remote from Great Britain as the ends. of the earth,

;

Prince of Wales, the latter being friends present today have visited I wonder how many of my Welsh followed by the whole company that unique spot, singing "God Bless the Prince of village city nestling in a shallow In that tiny Wales He afterwards proposed depression at the summit of those "Hen Wlad fy Nhadau" (Land of

grand rugged 'cliffs against which My Fathers), and in doing so

the great Atlantic ever rolls stands said: It affords me consider the great Cathedral in all its wea able pride and satisfaction to pre-ther beaten glory and bringing side at this function, to greet my

ever from the past its message and Welsh friends, and to welcome our inspiration for the future. quests. In view of the troubles that have surrounded us all for a period of nearly two years I think it is a matter upon which we may congratulate ourselves that we should have so large and representativo a gathering here to-night. British grit and вли The national song was then sung durance have carried us through by. Mr. D. M. Richard, the whole

company joining in the chorus,

so far and will I am sure carry us through to a happy solution.of our troubles. We Welsh in Hongkong are a small community but we hold up our heads with the best. ·

This for some of us present to- night is the land of our Fathers, but wherever our native heath may be it is "The land of our Fathers the land of the free" which is all love and honour we celebrate this night.

The toast to "Our Guests" was

then proposed by Doctor Thomas who said how fully they appreciat- ed the honour their guests had Former. President's Letter.

done them in attending, and added He went on to rend a letter from that although they could not com- Sir. William Rees Davies, (former- pete in size with the St. Andrew's ly President of the Hongkong Stand St. George's Societies, yet David's Society). The letter read: what they lacked in magnitude, I am writing to ask you as,. I they made up for in warmth of believe, the new President of the welcome. With the "toast he St. David's Society in Hongkong, coupled the names of Mr. Dowley to convey my hearty good wishes and Mr. Sutherland. to all fellow countrymen on St.

Witty Reply. David's day. I shall always Replying. Mr. Sutherland deliver retain the happiest recollections ed a pity speech, in which he drew of our gatherings. Although our memorous comparisons be members in the Far East are few,elsh and Scotch nationtis we are a sturdy race and lacked the amusement of his s nothing in comparison with our

His referred to his Brat Anglo-Saxon confreres. I shall acquaintance with Wales when he raiso my glass to you all on was spanked by a soft voiced but March 1st. with fervent wishes hurdhanded nurse for daring ad for the success of the St. David's venture round the grassy slopes of Society, Heaven bless you all." Criccieth Castle. He also referred Continuing the Chairman said: to a previous occasion when he had These annual functions, expres-spoken at a St. David's dinner,

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It is interesting to note that the bride was baptised and con- firmed in St. Peter's Church, while the bride's mother was also confirmed and married in the same Church.

· The bride's present to the bride- groom was gold wristlet watch and camera, and the bridegroom's -present to the bride was a diamond and platinum chain and pendant. bridesmaid was

The bridegroom's present to the bangle, and in the flower girl a a gold slave gold locket and chain.

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of the firm a substantial cheque. travelling clock, and the Directors

when he had wished their former

President, Sir William Rees Davies, a safe journey Home, He was glad his health had improved, and Woa being maintained. Mr.

Sutherland characterised Wales as one of the most beautiful places. outside Scotland (laughter),

Value of Societies. Continuing he referred to the immense value of National Socie- ties in the East; and said that the large local Societies had the grea-

test admiration for the smaller unita. People did a tremendous amount in smaller Societies, which, he hoped, would give courage and confidence to others.

Mr. W. A. Dowley, replying on behalf of the St. George's Society, said that on the 23rd of next month, the St. George's Society would be able to do something more in en- tertaining kindred Societies.

Musical Programmic." Included in the musical "pró- gramme was a Welsh song eätit- led "Ar Hyd y Nos" (All through the Night) which was well sung by Mrs, Hooper, and was loudly encored. She gave in response a song in Welsh entitled "The Blind GIM

Other contributors to the programme were Captain R. D. Thomas, Mrs. White, Mr. L. E. Hopkins, Mr. A. E, Stone, and Mr. F. White. Mr. D. Davies gave a recitation. Mr. G. Grimble accom- panied en the piano. All the ar- tists were warmly applauded, and gave encores.

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