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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 1929.

"A Pair of Sparkling Eyes.** Sir Shou-son Chow, who next spoke, referred in glowing terms to H. E. THE GOVERNOR

the beauty of the bride, of which PROPOSES TOAST.

the most striking feature whe "pair of eyes which sparkled like Chinese families, well-diamonds." He (the sponker) to foreign residents for bad largely taken up the role of their large business interests, match-maker in bringing about Wero united in marriage the happy event of that day, and Saturday afternoon, when Misa in proceeding to give a humorous Gertrude Suk Woon Chun. ta dissertation on the role and purpose oldest daughter. of Mr. Chan Lim-fot a match-maker in China, said pak, became the bride of Mr. Kwok that the custom was so common as Tsan the second son of Mr. Kwok to have become an established and Siu-lau,

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Mr. Kwok Yan, brother to the bridegroom, oficiated as ran"

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Mr. Kwok Blu-lan also spoke, in Chinese.

The Guests.

AN OPEN-AIR CONCERT.

INTERPORT FUNCTION ON THE H.K.C.C. GROUND.

There should be an excoptionally large attendance at the open-air concert to be given on the Hong- kong Cricket Club ground to-mor row (Tuesday) at 9.30 p.m., for

and varied pro an excellent gramme of musical items bean arranged, in which, some of the best local artistes will appear.

has

The Band" of the King's Own Scottish Borderers will be one of the chief attractions, with selec- tions from their wide repertoire, and one particularly interesting item is a song by Mrs. Sanger, accompanied by the full band.

Mr. Li Chor Obl will sing to a violin obligato by Mr. John Braga,

and other vocalists who have promised their support are Mr. A. Hyde Lay, Mrs. Younghusband and Mr. Oscar Eager.

song

*Mus- Major Tuke and Lieut. son are sure to provide excellent entertainment with songs with plane and banjo, whilst one of the most interesting items is a medley contributed by Mesdames Bellamy, Davenport Browne, Han- cock, Scott-Little, Tinson, Griggs, and Mesara. Annias, Brock, Griggs, Green, Macdonald and Parker. A vocal duet is promised by Mr. D. W. Leach and Mr. E. G. Barnes, the Shanghai cricketers, and the official accompanists will be Mrs. Griggs, Mr. P. Madar and Mr.

George Grimble.

Kam-fuk is a brother-in-law of Sir Robert Ho Tung, member of the District Watch Committee and other public bodies, patron of the pradore of the Hongkong and Chinese Recreation Club and com- Kowloon Godown Co.

The ceremony took place at

The speaker, however, would "Marlingford," the home of the have the gathering understand bridegroom at No. 97-99, Robinson that he was not one of these un- Road, in the presence of members scrupulous money-making match- of both families. The bride was makers, and even if he were, they charmingly atticed in white satin could not say, after seeing the with silver embroidery, and carried couple, that the results were any- bouquet of white lilies-of-the-thing but fortunate (Laughter valley with maidenhair fern. She and applause).** was attended by three bridesmaids

After making a humorous al- -Misses Pearl Chow, Agnes Chan end Margaret Chan, who were allusion to the tall person of Mr. dressed in light pink not line Kwok Siu-lau, Sir Shou-son went on with satin and trimmed with to speak of the latter's business and philanthropic activities men- silver. They carried bouquets of toning inter alia, the recent donn- pink flowers. The flower girl was tion of $50,000 which Mr. Kwok

made to the University. Mr. wok was also responsible in a large part for the foundation and Later in the afternoon, a large upkeep of St. Stephen's College.

Speaking of the bride's father, ly attended reception was given in the palatial dancing hall attach- Mr Chan Lim-pak, Sir Shou-aon ed to the bridegroom's home, It said he also was well-known to is a building with pagoda-like them, being Chairman at one time roofs, and, with the interior of the Canton Chamber of Com tastefully decorated and fitted out. merce and compradore of the with considerable attention to Hongkong and Shanghai Bank at detail, now formed a charmingly Shameen. Lately, Mr. Chan had identified himself with the. busi- ideal setting for the function.

ness of the Nanyang Brothers Typical of the Best,

Tobacco Company In Hongkong. honoured guest was His

The groom, in responding Excellency the Governor. Sir

thanked the kathering for their Cecil. who arrived with Lady good wishes and the kindly in- Clementi and his private secre- tary, Captain A. J. L. Whyte, R.E.,terest they had taken in the wed-

ding. and made the principal speech of the occasion. In proposing the toast of the newly-married couple, His Excellency said that the bridegroom was typical of all that was best in the Chinese youth of Hongkong to-day. After hav-far end of the garden, in expecta-by her brother, was attired in a ing completed his early education at the Diocesan Boys' School he took a commercial course at the Hongkong University and then went into business. Continuing, Amongst the large gathering of the atten- foreign and Chinese friends pre- His Excellency drew

She was attended by her sisters, tion of the gathering specially, to sent at the reception, in addition the fact that in the troublous day to His Excellency Sir Cecil Cle- the Misses Rose and May. Lee, of 1925, the bridegroom joined up menti, K.C.M.G., Lady Clementi Miss Beatrice Choa and Miss as a special constable, and from and Captain Whyte, R.E., were Florence Lim, as bridesmaids, and 1927 he had been a member of the Excellency Major-General J the Misses Eileen Lee, and Made.

W. Sandilands,

C.M.G., D.3.0. General Officer Command The bride, His Excellency said, ing; Commodore Hill, the Hon. Mr. W. T. Southern, C.M.G., Hon.

The bridesmaids' dresses were was also typical of all that was . E. R. Hallifax, Mrs. Hallifax of mauve and yellow georgette and charming and delightful in the Chinese womanhood of to-day, and and Miss Hallifax. Hon. Mr. H. silk net, while those of the flower Greasy and Mrs. Creasy, Hon. Dr. girls were of primrose yellow satin. her case also, it could claimed that she was a product of H. Kotowall, C.M.G.. Ilon, Sir Flowers carried by the brides. Ilongkong, having received her Shou-son Chow, Hon, Dr. S. W.maids were gladioli in sheaves, education at St. Stephen's Girls'. Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Goldsmith, and the dover girls, carried bas- Mr. E. W. Carpenter, Professor J.. Forster, Professor R. K. M. Simp-

The duties of "best mau" were on. Rev. C. B. Shann, Dr. Ma

the Luk, Dr. and Miss C. C. Wang. Dr. carried out by Dr. K. W. Chaun, G. H. Thomas, Professor C. A. Mid-Whilst Mr. C. K. Kwɔk» was dleton-Smith, Mr. E. Ralphs, Mr. groomsman.

The principal toast was propos- A. Morris,, M. Lecat, M, and Mme. Bonenfant, Mr. ringuet, Mr. M.Ked by Hon. Dr. R. H. Kotewall, Lo, Mr. Tang Shiu-kin, Mr. Ip C.M.G., LL.D, at a largely attended of the Hongkong Hotel after the Lan-chuen, Mr. Kong Siu-lul, Mr. reception held at the Roof Garden Yau-tgun, Mr. Li Yick-mui. Mr. ceremony. He said that he had Kong Yi-shuen,

host of known the father of the groom for ather friends.

35 years and was told that those business qualities which the "old block" possessed had passed on to his son.

Hongkong Police Reserve. Ap-

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Sir Cecil said that the summation of this happy match between the two families came as the realisation of the hopes which

were nearest to his own heart. Mr. Kwok Siu-lau was an old

friend of his, and was a merchant of the highest repute in the

Colony. Mr. Chan Limak was for many years Chairman of the

Canton Chamber of Commeres. Thus two familles one of them originating in Hongkong and the other in Canton-were united in

The guests then moved to the

tion of unfavourable weather. Music was discoursed by the Band of the 2nd Battalion The King's Own Scottish Borderers.

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marriage. In this consummation A pretty wedding was solemnis- was seen another true indicationed at St. John's Cathedral of the long-standing friendship bep.m. on Saturday when Miss Bin- tween Canton and this Colony, nie Lec, fifth daughter of the late (Applause).

Mr. Lee Kan-tung, and of Mrs. Lee The toast to the health of the Kan-tung, became the bride of Mr. bride and bridegroom was then Wong Sik-chung, fourth son of Mr. heartily drunk by the gathering. Wong. Kam-fuk, J.P. Mr. Wong

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The speaker expatiated on thei charms of the bride, and expresa- ed his opinion that it was an ideal match and that the couple would be happy for ever.

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