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Freely adapted from Murgers Masterpiece LA VIE DE BOHÈME:

MUNI

COMING:—” “BLACK FURY" with PAUL

THE

HONGKONG

+

MASS MARRIAGE

TELEGRAPH. MONDAY, FEBRUARY

FIRST COLONY CEREMONY ON SATURDAY

Hongkong's first mass marriage, when eleven Chiness couples ware united, took place at the Chinese Y.M.CA. on Saturday afternoon, the Hon. Sir Shouson Chow officiating The hall was taxed to capacity with interested people.

Among the participants in the mass marriage there were teachers, clerks, merchants and workmen.

Members of the St. John Ambulance Brigade and the Boy Scouts had very busy time keeping the crowd in check and ensuring that only those specially invited should enter the premises.

The ceremony was timed to com- mence at 4 pm, but at 4.10 it was discovered that two of the prospec tive bridegrooms had not turned up One of them appeared fire minutes Inter and shortly after 4.30 the other was found,

BY:

The ceremony commenced when the members of the organising committee took their places on the platform, the orchestra playing the "Blue Danube" The proceedings began with a speech Mr. David K. K. Au, President of the Y.M.C., who pointed out that the average cost of a bridal ceremony at the present time was about $400. Maus marriages ennbied young couple to

marry at a cost of $12, and even the wedding garments were mass produced and cost only $5.

At the conclusion of the speechy the archestra played Lohengrin's "Wedd Ang March and as each of the eleven couples proceeded up the aisle they were loudly applauded.

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The couples ascended to the plat form, where they made their bows to Sir Shouson Chow, and then bowed. to each other and exchanged rings. They were then presented each with red and silk scrolls containing tho marriage certificates.

When the ceremonies were com- pleted, Sir Shouson Chow spoke briefly and emphasised that the basic readout for mass marriage was economy.

To the accompaniment of appro: priate music, tho newly wedded couples left the building through the spectators gathered outside to see thom

The Couples

The following was the order in which the couples appeared before the Hon. Sir Shouson Chow:

Mr. Mak Chik-kl and Miss Sin Suf

Mr. Hui Tung-kin and Miss Tsang Hon-bing.

Mr. Tau Mai-tak and. Miss Ngul Wai-ljen.

Mr. Yan Kwok-chu and Mis, Chow Pik-wo.

FLYING BOATS · HERE

MAKE GOOD TIME

17, 1936.

INDIANS QUARREL

SILK MERCHANT CHARGED WITH DISORDERLINESS

Jetha Nand, an Indian aik mer FROM MANILA ·

chant, appeared before Mr. W. Alded by favourable weather con- Schofield, at the Central Magistracy ditions, including a useful north-cost assaulted M. Menchret, also an Indian on Saturday charged with having wind

later changing to cast, .tho Royal Air Force flying beats arrived in Hongkong at 1.30. p.m. yesterday from Singapore via Manila, a full hour ahead of the schedule.

The heavy rain which fell hero in the early hours of the day had ceased and only low hanging clouds detract ed from the almost perfect conditions which had prevailed since the take off from Manila at 8.80 a.m.

Only two boats arrived. As pre- viously reported, one of the boats lavoloped an engine defect

which delays her in Manila.

silk merchant, outside No. 10 Morri son Hill Road on Friday night, and also with disorderly behaviour by fighting and crosting a disturbance.

ap-

BOY

Inspector Logan said that about 0.30 p.m. on Friday defendant went to complainant's house and knocked on the door, and asked to see com plainant. When complainant peared there was some talk between the two men. Defendant was very much the worse for drink, and

he bad language. The complainant asked him to go into the street, and Exactly at half past one yesterday there defendant struck him a blow on tho Colony's residents hoard tho

the jaw, knocking him to

to the

ground. powerful drone of the "Singapore The Police Reserve had to be turned

IT in the distance. Then they broke through the mist over Sulphur defendant sitting on the

out.

Ho (Inspector Lund, Channel way And were outlined refusing to move when a

Chinese aga against the Peak as they made their

Constablo tried to

get him away. together the stubby looking machines him, and eventually took him to the

to Kal Tak Flying closely

closely went up to defendant, reasoned with landed easily and gracefully on un- Police Station. The assault on com ruffled waters and were made fast,

Air

Commodora Sidney Smith, Air plainant was not serious, but defen-

dant had used волю

vilo Commanding Oficer

the Far East

very is

language. Defendant had spoken all official head of the flight which is n ploncer good will tour from Singapore the time in English. to via ching, Manila, Defendant admitted the Lsvo shima, and Lake Kasumiguaura who in actually in charge of the Wing Commander C. L. Scott, D.B.C., boats, remained with the third beat at Manila and will rejoin the night

at Amoy.

Ho

A Kago-charges, and said that two months'

Story of Flight

Wing Commanders A. G., Bishop and C. R. Keary greeted Air Com modore Smith, who had a bath at the newly erected Officers' Mess and then described his trip to the Press.

"We loft Manila at 6.30 this morning," he said, "and set a course for Hongkong

vie Pratos Reef. Conditions were perfectly favourable, with alight wind from north-coat Inter changing to cast, which was responsible for our being here earlier than wo originally expected. The a was calm the whole way across, but between Pratas Reef and here the clouds were very low, sometimes we came over at about 90 knots. only a hundred feet from the sea.

tarly hot to as though they sal it the "In Manila, which seemed particu.

cool season, wo word

our tropical uniforms; but now we are changing into our thick clothing brought down for us by

(H.M.S. Cornwall). ship. "Tho times of the flight so far have

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ago complainant had asked - him to Friday night he had taken a few return $2.40 and had struck him. On drinks and was passing complainant's house when he came out and struck

him,

Mr. Schofield bound over defondant in a personal band of $76 to keep the peace for one year on the first charge, and fined him $20 on the second charge.

CHARITY FUNDS

DONATION TO SOCIETY OF ST.

VINCENT DE PAUL

The Hon. Treasurer of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul acknowledges with grateful appreciation and thanks ment Radio Staff towards the Society's the receipt of $7.80 from the Govern

J. Reed. funds, in memory of the late Mr. A.

Ambulance Work

Mr. Ng King-san and Misa Soft Singapore February 10 at ? thanks the following donations:

Woon.

Mr. Lai Kwok-wah and Miss Chan Yim-kin.

Mr. Yuo Sun-wo and Miss Yu Su fun.

Jeo.

a.m. and arrived at Kuching at 11.30 left on 12th at 7 a.m. and arrived at Kudat at 2.90 p.m.; left 13th at 0.30 a.m. and arrived at

Mr. Slow Kiu and Miss Fung Mai-Banila at 1 p.m.; left an 10th at 6.30 Mr. Tsai Chi-hing and Miss Wong, and arrived Hongkong 1,30 Kit-fong.

Mr. Chow Chi-yan and Miss Ng Slu-mi.

Mr. Li Chung-eau and Miss Chaw

Kwai-fun.

p.m.

The Director of Ambulance acknow- ledges with grateful appreciation and From Charity Cinema Per-

formance at King's Theatre on Jan. 31 (Groas proceeds) $208.26 From Mr. Chau Man-chi

.... $200.00 Mr. Tang Pak-kau (Kam

Tin)

Mrs. Arthur Woo From Tun Mun por Madam Wong That-kwu_... From Mr. Tang Kwan-leung Per China Emporium.....

$ 50.00 $25.00

$ 24.20

$ 20.00

3.00

Rajah Entertains "At Kuching we were entertained by Sir Vyner Brooke, Rajah of Sarawak who gave a salute of eleven and provided a Guard of The promotors of the Mass Marriago guns were Professor T. S. Ha, (of the Honour. We were very hospitably University of Hongkong, Chinose received and the Rajah gave a dinner Section), Messrs. K. H. Li, (Head- und dance for us at the Palace or FUND FOR HUNGRY BABIES master of the Government Vernacular Astana. School nt Salyingpan),

Kwok. Wong

"We were due to leave Kuching at "Lam Sini-xung, 4.30 the next morning, but a storm fong, "Wong Wa (assistant manager of the Bank of brake which rendered visibility China), the R Cheung Chuk-ling absolutely nil and lasted till 11 (Pastor of the Hop Yat Church), Fu o'clock, when it was too late for us Sal-si and Cheung Kin-sung.

to start. The storm, I was told, is the heaviest the district has known in recent years. Dealdes, we were moored in the river and it would Havo been highly dangerous to

Macao Ceremony

Further Responses to Lady

Southorn's Appeal.........

Latest contributions to Lady Sou- thorn's appeal for hungry babies are as follow

A most Impressive Catholle rite was witnesses in Bacno on February 9, when 82 new converts were initiat- | ed into the Christian faith and ten attempt to take off, as the river was Mrs. Wong Sum. Fai“

Cunton Gazelle.

Was

candles

and

WALEN

ill decorated with bunt bility was so good that I could see

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20

$ 10 $ 10

Please send any contributions to Lady Southorn, 207 The Peak, or c/o Mesara. Kelly and Walsh, Ltd.

In memory of Sheung Hing.. $100 couples were married, any's the full of Jungle drift

Wood.

Mrs. M. H, Lo "We got away the next day and Mrs. Iforace Lo The Church of Our Lady Of Hope had another good flight. The visi- Mrs. M. W. Lo

coast of Borneo ono electric the

hundred miles away, We spent

a night at Kudat and set off the next morning for Manila. During this section of Commander Scott's machine (in which was flying) falle

falled and we had to proceed on three engines. This reduced our speed by five knots. "At Manila a salute was fred and

Mgr.

Da Costa Nunes, Bishop of Macao, aided by Rev. Father Paul Yu-pin, General Director ofte Catholic Action In China, officiated. The ceremonies began at 2 p.m., the converts being christened first, follow ed by the mass marriage. After the ceremonies

of

Our

in the church

were over

the

(Rigger), L. A. C. Morris (Fitter) Corp. Fowgien (Fitter), LA Regester (Wireless),,

Singaporo III. K. 8692. Crow: Flight-Lieutenant C. S. Riccard, Fly- everybody gathered in the auditorium a Guard of Honour furnished. I ing Officer M. D. Thunder, L. A. G.

Hono Lady of

School called on President Quezon,

Young,

(Fitter), L. A. C. Howells His Ex-Commander-in-Chief Admiral Murphy, (Fitter), L. A. C. Stanley (Rigger), urch compound. cellency, Mgr. Jose Da Costa Nunes and the General Officer Commanding, A. C. 1. (Wireless) and Squadron- delivered on address, and speeches General Holebrook were also given by Rav. Father Paul Yu-pin, Mr. Ho Kwok-heng, vice- president of the Macao Catholic Action, and other persong.

The Mass baptism -and THALES marriage were the second to be held; the first took place last year.

NURSING TEST.

ST. JOHN AMBULANCE

to

Leader G. C. Bladon as passenger.

Singapore III.

QUELA

LAST TWO DAYS

At 2.30, 5.15, 7.20 & 9.30. By kind permission of Lieut; Colonel A. C. Marsh and Officers the Band of the 2nd Battalion The East Lancashire Regiment will play :-

"The First Movement of the Unfinished Symphony"

Schubart

"Fantasia-The_Roso"

Myddlaton

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RELATING TO THE FUNERAL

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POPULAR LOCAL MR. P. J. JULYAN

DOCTOR

DR. J. T. SMALLEY

SOON RETIRING

DEATH OF OLD RESIDENT

"We Bent

for a new engine Hongkong and it was shipped imme The "Singapore III" Flying Boat

The death of Mr. Petor James diately, arriving at Manila this is designed for long-ranga open-an morning. This will replace the de- reconnaissance duties, and is furnish-C., LL.C.F., (London) Sontor occurred at his residence, 37, Robinson Jampa Thornton Smalley, Julyan, 1.8,0., a Government pensioner, fectivo engino in Wing Commander Scott's machine and he will leave in enable tited in such a manner as to Medical Officer in charge of the Row Road, yesterday afternoon, after a

the crew to live on board in time to join us at Amoy on Wednes-comfort for weeks at a time.

loon Hospital and one of the best-brief illness. He was in his 60th day. We shall then go on to Shang-

The power

consists of our only leaving for Home on rotire-

known sportsmen in the. Colony,

is year. hal the next day."

Rolls

The late Mr. Julyan was a Royco

estrol" Tho machine which is delayed engines which are mounted

liquid-cooled in two

of the Senior Clerical and Accounting: ment from the Government service. through engine trouble is K8593. tandem nacelles between

wings.

Prior to coming to Hongkong, Dr. Staf, P.W.D. (Class II). He joined Air Commodoro Smith transferred to Each engine is rated to give ap- Smalley was appointed medical officer the Government in 1895, prior to K.8594 commanded by Squadron proximately 560 bhp. at 2,350 r.p.m. at Fijl in September, 1909, and re which he was a writer in HM. Naval BRIGADE TRAINING -

Loader K. B. Lloyd, A.F.C. The rent 2,000 feet above sea-level, giving a mained there until 1918. Among the Yard from 1888 to 1891, and during maining boat, K. 8592, was command maximum level speed of 145 mph. poats he held was that of District the years 1891-94 was chief clerk in

H.M. Ordnance Department. The Ho Kom Tong nursing shielded by Flight-Lieutenant C. S. Riccard. and a rango in still air (at a cruising Medical Officer, Province of Ra

Dr. Smalley arrived in Hongkong competition was held at the St. John Should the fight join up at Amoy us speed of 105 m.p.h.) of 1,000 miles.

His first post with Liao Government arranged it will catch up with the The all-metal hull has a bomber's on May 2, 1018, and ten yours later was that of 2nd, clerk, P.W.D., and Ambulance Headquarters on Monday schedula despite the two delays made. position in the nose, with a Scarff was appointed Medical Officer Civil subsequently he acted as free cars, February

Dr. (Mrs) A. L. J. Dovey, M.D.,

For Philatelista **

ring mounting for a machine gun and Hospital. In 1926, he was Medical and as clerk to the Clerk of Councils,

Colonial

Secretariat. In 1901, he Cits (Edin.) nazistod by, Mrs, Mac-

stowage for mooring gear. The en Officer for Kowloon and the New Colo donald, B., GM, conducted the The three Flying Boats brought 30 closed pilot's compartment has two Territories and in December of the was appointed first clerk to

and in 1918 became senior tests, which wore so follows: „

lbs. of mall to each place of calis fitta arranged side by sida, and is same year, he became Medical Officer | P.W.D., 1927, ha' was promoted to (1) Propare a bodroom from the

with complete, dual control; the Jin charge of the Kowloon Hospital clerer Senior Clerical and Account-

typhoid fever. nursing of a patient suffering from Manila for the ramalotta wald last detachable,ta gives access to the of the Victoria Hospital and again { ha retired on pension a fow youre ago. fomenta i opare and apply a hot night that if the Post Master General | betws compartusent forward,.and I for a period in 1929. From 1930 to

(2)

1

took on additional small loads at

Air Commodoro

stops,

In

Hongkong, Mr. M. J. Broen, were to a compartment which is used 1038 he was Medical Officer in chargo and faithful services he was awarded

Bo the

officers'

quartorn

This la

toria and Florence Nightingale bon complement of the three flying There is accommodation for the en 1938.

Divisions

second pilot's seat and control unit are and the Torritories

·A· central gangway

In February, 1927, he had charge ing Staff which grade he held when the scate

of Mr. Julyan'a long In recognition of The competition was keenly con agreeable, he would be quite willing.

Buch as tested by quads from each of the to accept mail from Hongkong..

of the Kowloon Hospital and on Janu- the Imperial Servico Order on seven divisions.."

correspondence

spondence would be superscribed equipped with navigator's chart ary 1, 1981, he was promoted Senior birthday of his late Majesty Kir The Ehield was won by King's

By courtes

of the Royal Air Force," table, in addition to other gear, his present post on November. 80,

goar, Medical Officer and was appointed to Goorge in 1920, College Nursing Division. The Vic

The

Much sympathy will be extended to his family and relatives. HI numbering eight officers and 14 ginoor and wireless operator between

son, tho Lecond and third airmon, is as

the spar frames and immediately aft Dr. Smalley is a keen tennis playet into Mr. P. T. Fulyan; was form places: respectively. At the con Singapore K. 58. Crow: are the crow's quarters Atted up with and follower of cricket, while he ich on the editorist half of the clarion of the competition Mrs. Wing Commander C. L. Scott, D.B.C. three bunks, utensils, etc. The also interested in lawn bowls. Both China Mail.

The funeral will pues the Mont AG F.

ho and Mrs. Smalley and the family equipment includes cooking appara Stewart,

P.m. this Hollobon (Instrumente), huis, work bench with vice, stowage are well known in local circles. Thoir ment, Happy Valley, at.6.80

(Filtar) L A. C.

C. for sea anchors, dinghy, enginear son, Mr. J. F20 Smalley, plays afternoon. It is requeried that no shown on former years, especially in

ladders and other tools, ruggur, while the Mises 3C flowers bo rent but that in Mome Powell Wireless)

midship the matter of bod-making. She con- (Rigger) A. C. cluded by expressing the hope that with Air Commodore 9. W. Smith, has a sliding gur-mounting so that known in local ladies hockey. Vincent de Paul Society st the standard of the local St. John E. as passenger 3694. Crow: sides of the hull. At the extreme aft vortical fru can be obtained on both nurses would eventually reacts the Blugapore: 111. X. same high standard of efficiency as Squadron-Loader K. B. Lloyd, A.F.G. and of the hull, behind the tall unit, was shown by their fellow-mistars in Flying Officer D. Mitchell, Sergt. there is another

gun cockpit for England.

Jewiss (Rigger); A, C. 1. Wilkins, defence against attacks from astern.

|· Dovey complimented the nurses on the

way they had carried out the taste.

Sha commented on the impro

Improvement Lloyd

Offcur

ANDEL A. O. Baker fold gun position aft ́of the wings M. E. Pand R. Smalley are; woll | oriam""' donations: be given to the St

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