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CORONATION OATH

CHANGES IN TEXT APPROVED BY DOMINIONS

London, Feb. 20.

Commenting on

the changes in the Coronation Oath, particulars of which have now been made public, the Manchester Guardian says that they are another instance of how even the most historic of English constitu- tional usages are modified to meet new conditions.

Changes have become necesary since 1011 owing to the

arlsen tional position which has from the new status of the Domn- inions under the Statute of West minster.

MONDAY,

ROAD TO CANTON,

CHINA PUSHES ON

WITH WORK

FEBRUARY 22, 1987.

LOCAL WEDDING

MR. D. PARSONS AND MISS B. SPAULDING

Miss Betty Jean Spaulding, only daughter of Mrs. L. Jack, and Mr. Douglas N. Parsons, manager of the Ltd., were married on Saturday Advertising and Publicity Bureau, afternoon at the Kowloon

A recent report by the Central News Agency heralds the early com- pletion of two important highways ton with Kowloon and with Nanning, in South China-those linking Can formerly capital of Kwangsi. Con- struction of the main sections of Church! these roads have already been can- cluded, it is stated.

Union

The Rev. J. D. MacLean officiated

Although it is now possible to at the ceremony. reach Shum Chun, on the British

The bridegroom is the youngest son border, from Canton, the route, which of Mr. and Mrs. T. G. Parsons, of constituien through Waichow, covers almost Broughty Ferry, Scotland.

twice the mileage of the more direct The bride was given away in marri- highway

which is planned, This age by Mr. L. Jack. She was gowned In a silm-atting white angel skin dress fashioned with a draped neck- line, long bell-shaped sleeves, plaited belt und a flowing scarf effect falling from the shoulders. Her long tulle vell was held in place by a bandeau of orange-blossom. She carried arum lilles.

The new form of the Oath has been approved after dicussions be- tween United Kingdom Government and the Dominion Governments.

The text of the first portion of the Coronation Onth, In order to meet the changed const!itional post- tion is to be as follows:

"Will you solemnly promise and swear to govern the peoples of Great Britain, Ireland, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the Union of South Africa of your possessions and other territories to any of them belonging or containing and of your Empire of India according to their respective Jaws and customs?"

same?

from Canton (Tsingshinghsien), through Sheklung (where the Kowloon-Canton railway crosses the Enst Itiver) and then to Tungwei, in the Tungkun district.

The only unfinished section of this route, it is said, in that between Tsengchen (which is about 10 miles north of Sheklung) and Tungwel. Work has been delayed on this sec- lon because il traverses the East River delta and several bridges will have to he built and excavated,

Bridesmal in Blue

Miss Marie R. Clarke, as brides- muid, wore a blue taffeta "Kate tunnels Greenaway" styled dress, set off with a hat to match, She carried pink sweet peas,

DIMeult Section From enquiries from railway officials, it is learned that big bridges will have to be bulit over the many rivers in the delta, entailing con- siderable engineering work, but will be pushed on ns quickly as possible to enable the Inauguration of the new road at an early dale, it is stated.

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The little flower-girl, Elias Mollie

Jack, wore a blue taffeta dress and a flower bandeau. She also curried pink sweet peas.

The duties of best man were under-

Mr. (laken by

B. J. Monks. At the reception held later at “Palm Court", the

guests were welcomed by Mrs. L. Jack, the bride's mother, who Was gowned in green "blistered" crepe trimmed with black fox fur, with black

Accessories.

Repulse Bay. On leaving, Mrs. Par-

In 1911, this part of the Oath took the form. "Will you solemnly promise The new Mayor of Conton, Mr. and swear to govern the people of this Tseng Yang-fu, who is concurrently land and the Dominions thereto be-king, Is vory teen on effecting all United Kingdom of Britain and Ire Vice-Minister for Hallways in Nan-

The honeymoon is being spent at longing, according to the Statute in necessary Improvements in the com-

sons wore a brick sharkskin dress Parliament agreed on and the res- munication system in the south-west. pective laws and customs of the In this connection the Commis-with three-quarter coat, embroidered

sioner in Canton, Mr. Liu Wel-cht, with brick-coloured flowers.

Brown In a recent article said, "Communica accessories were also worn.

All the dresses worn by the bridal tions which are intimately allied with the prosperity of Kwangtung, will purty were from Paul Rennet et Cie.

the of also receive the attention Government. The present road sya- tem with a total milenge of about 9,000 miles will be further extended as there is at present about $3,000,000, Canton currency, availabie, for this purpose."

Several Routes

Religious Osih

No alteration has been made in the second part in which the King swears he will, to his power, cause law and justice and mercy to be executed in all his judgments.

The religious part of the oath has been slightly modified so as to limit to the United Kingdom the King's undertaking to maintain the Protest- ant Reform as the religion established by law.

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PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL SAILINGS

*JEYPORE RANCHI

From

Tona Hong Kong

About

Destination.

6,000 27th Feb. Marseilles, Havre, London, Hamburg,

Rotterdam, Antwerp & Hull. 10,000 6th, Mar. Marseilles, Havre, London, Hamburg,

Rotterdam, Antwerp & Hull. 6,000 13th Mar. Bombay, Marseilles & London. 14,500 20th Mar. Marseilles & London.

7,000 27th Mar. Marseilles, Havre, London, Hamburg,

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EXCHANGE

Selling

*BHUTAN

NÅLDERA

*BEHAR CARTHAGE *SOUDAN

.1s. 2.27/32 .is. 2.27/32

T.T. Shanghai

17,000

52

CATHAY

15,000

100

•

813

Cargo only.

.30%

.00%

140

.64%

3.40

SANTHIA

76

TALMA

132

SIRDHANA

1/0

SHIRALA

.1/3.1/32

.1/3

.30

.0.74

TANDA

.02%

NANKIN

.4.00%

U.S.A.

At present several roads, in, vary- ing conditions, cross the Tungkun T.T. Singapore district, between the Kowloon border | T.T. Japan

TT India and the East River, but none of them | T.T.

· Regarding this modification, the reach the border, with the exception T.T. | Manchester Guardian remarks that it of the one which detours through E. Manila manifests that though the Protestant Walchow and continues round the TT. Batavia character of the Monarchy, once its west const of the Peninsula through | T-T.

TT. Bangkok ough T. Saigon most vital characteristic, stands un-Tungwel, and then on to Shum Shun. TT. shaken, it has ceased to be an irritant Of course, even if the Canton | T.T.

TT. France challenge to those of other Faiths-authorities do reach the border with T.T. Germany British Wireless.

their highway, there will still be a TT. Switzerland

un TT. Australla link needed across the Shum Chun Governor Entertaine

river and for a few miles in British

Buying territory. It is now possible to motor & m/s. L/C London London, Feb. 19.

from Kowloon to Sheung Shui, 20 4 m/s. D/P do Lord Wakehurst, Governor-elect of miles from Kowloon, and with per-4 m/s. L/C USA. New South Wales, and Lady Wake-mission of the authorities, the journey 4 m/s. France hurst were the guests of the King and can be continued by road to Lo Woo, 30 d/s. India Queen at luncheon at Buckingham just below Shum Chun. For the US. Cross rate in London Patree to-day-British Wireless.

Queen Mary's Gesture

Mr. Fred E.

London, Feb. 20:

Fuller, a Brooklyn

Canton-Kowloon road connection to

be made, the section between Lo Woo and Shum Chun will have to bo bridged.

There has been on alternative scheme suggested, however. This is

that instead of crossing the river at

cutlery dealer, and his wife, were Shum Chun the road should branch approached by Her Majesty Queen off about Lok Mah Chau, in British Mary at the British Industries Fair territory, and cross the river just to on Thursday and introduced to the the north and continue to Carton up entire Royal Family,

the the west coast of the peninsula along exception of the Duke of Gloucester a road which has been constructed And the Duke of Windsor.

for some-years.-This-would--save- many miles,

with

Mrs. Fuller was so excited when Her Majesty nsked her if she was an American that she was only able to reply, "This is so thrilling."

When the Royal party had moved on an Englishñan approached Mrs. Fuller and requested permission to shake the hand that had shaken King

Telephone -28021. George's.

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£44 £25 £21

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£13

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£ 9

£ 6

It is learned that the Fullers are the only Ainerleans ever to meet the entire Royal Family,-United Press,

AMERICAN YOUTHS

YAST DEMONSTRATION IN FRONT OF WHITE BOUSE

Washington, Feb. 20.

Some 20,000 American Youth Con- ference demonstrators marched to the White House to-day to petition for the passage of the Lundeen BI, which provides for an Initial appro- priation of $500,000 for America's youth.

They squatted on the pavement and In the drive in front of the White House, holding all traffic, while they shouted their demands for passage of the measure.

The group President, William ROUND THE WORLD tickets issued at Special Reduced Rates in Hinkley, and a lad named connection with all the Trans-Pacific & Trans-Atlantic Conference Lines. Sinon, have been arrested by the Abbott ITALIA & CONSULICH LINES Agents for the sale of through and police. It is alleged Hinkley ordered independent Uckets to North, Central and South American ports via Italy. the sit-down protest, although he THROUGH TICKETS TO LONDON-23 days-Special facilities for asserts he was merely allowing the despatch by train of heavy baggage with liberal free allowance.

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The parade was formed by youths between the ages of 10 and 25 who came from nil parts of the country Tor the conference.

Among their cries in front of the President's residence were: "Puss the National Youth Act"; "We want Jobs": "Give us scholarships not battleships".

They later dispersed to seek mem-. bers of Congress.--United Press.

Freakdent's Promise

Washington, Feb, 20.

A delegation of six youths con- ferred with President Roosevelt to- day, and it in stated the President ar- ranged to drop the charges against Hinkley and Simon.

The President then told the youths that he would seek means to continue the National Youth Administration.-- United ProIA.

Members of the Hongkong Police Reserve, Indian Company, are giving a tea party at the Gloucester Hotel on February 25 in honour of Mr. Feroz Ali, who has been appointed Assistant Superintendent of Malls,

WAKE UP YOUR LIVER BILE-

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WITHOUT CALOMEL

And You'll Jump Out of Bed Fool- ing You Could Push a 'Bus Over

The liver abonid pour out two pints of Hquid bile into your bowels dindly. If this bila La not nowing treely your food doesn't digest. It just decays in the Luwela. Gas blows t Suur stomach. You get, constipated. Your whole system la polsoned and you feel sour, sunk and the world looks punk.

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Salts, Daxy drinks, paistakie laxatives and harah purgatires are makeshifts. A mare bowel movement doren't yet at the cause. J takes the famous, sure acting Carter's lo iver is to get those two pints of bile flowing freely and make you feel "up and up". Harmicas, padle, yet amazing to mak fog bile flow freely, Ank for Carter's Little Liver Pls. Look for the name Carter's on

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BY FAST; MODERN, COMFORTABLE SHIPS.

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To SHANGHAI — KOBE

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BRITISH INDIA-APCAR SAILING

10,000 27th Feb,

8,000 13th Mar.

10,000 30th Mar.

Singapore, Port Swettenham,

8,000 10th Apr. Penang, Rangoon & Calcutta. 8,000 24th Apr. J

EASTERN & AUSTRALIAN SAILINGS

7,000 5th Mar. Manlia, Rabaul, Brisbane, Sydney, 7,000 3rd Apr.

Melbourne & Hobart.

NELLORE

7,000 1st May

SAILINGS TO ShanghaI & JAPAN

TALMA

RANCHI

NANKIN

SIRDHANA CATHAY SHIRALA

RAWALPINDI

**Cargo_only.

10,000

17,000

7,000

4th Mar. Amoy, Shanghal & Japan, 5th Mar. Shanghai & Japan,

7th Mar. Shanghai & Jupan

0,000 18th Mar. Amey, Shanghai & Japan. 15,000

19th Mar. Shanghui & Japan.

8,000 1st Apr. Amoy, Shanghal & Japan. 17,000 10th Apr. Shanghol & Japan.

All dates are approxlinate and subject to alteration without notice. For further. Information, Passage, Freicht, Handbook, etc., apply to The Agents.

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San Francisco via Shanghai, Japan Ports & Honolulu.

Asama Maru

Taiyo Maru

Seattle & Vancouvor.

Wed., 3rd March Wed, 17th March

Hiyo Maru (Starts from Kobo) Mon,, 22nd Feb. +Holan Maru

New York via Panama,

+Nojina Maru

Noto Maru

Mon., 18th March

Wod., 10th March Thurs., let April.

South America (West Coast) via japan, Honolulu,

Los Angeles, Mexico & Panama,

Rakuyo Maru ..

Thurs., 11th March

London, Marscillos, Antworp & Rattordam.

Haruna Maru

Katori Maru

Kashima Maru

Sat., 27th Feb.

Sat., 13th March

Liverpool via Port Said, Beyrouth, Istanbul, Piraeus,

and Marsellles.

Lyons Maru

Sat., 27th March

Thurs., 11th March

Sydney & Melbourne via Manila & Ports.

Kamo Maru.

Atsuta Maru

„Sat., 27th Feb.

Sat, 27th March

Bombay via Singapore, Penang, & Colombo,

Tokiwa Maru

Anyo Maru

.Sun., 28th Feb.

Thurs., 11th March

Calcutta via Singapore, Penang & Rangoon,

+Hakodate Maru

Lisbon Maru

Shanghai, Kobo & Yokohama.

Yasukuni Maru

Hakone Maru'.

Yasukuni Maru

↑ Cargo Only.

Fri, 26th Feb. .Sun., 7th March

Tues., 23rd Fob:

Fri, 12th March

Tuos 2rd Fab.

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Tel.” 30291.