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Monday,

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

February 10, 1941.

Sunday

February 2

Preservatives In Food. As from April 1, 1941. further regulations governing the Adultered Food and Drugs Ordinance will come into operation, clteri as "The Preserva- lives in Food Regulations.“ Au an- nouncement to this effect is made in the Government Gazette. The pro- posed regulations provide as follows:

The word "Preservative" does not include common sait (sodium chlo- ride), saltpetre (sodium or potassium nitrate), sugars, lactic acid, seetie acid or vinegar, glycerine, alcohol or potable spirits, herbs, bop extract, splees and essential oils used for flavouring purposes, or any substance added to food by the process of euring known as smoking.

Hongkong News of the Week

February 3

Monday

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Cortain kinds of cocoanul oll also coine from the Philippine Islands. So far Misc Pextani marries. The marri- supplies from these sources have not age was quietly celebrated at St been dirupted. Moseph's Church on January 20 of Captain F. W. A. Glossop, of the Royal Seats, and Miss Beatrice Pestonj!

tion in Hongkong. Mr F. C. Barry, Con- Questioned regarding the rice situa

troller of Rice, stated to-day that the The room is the only son of the present stocka and forthcoming sup- late Lieut-Colonel W. H. N. Glossop plies of rice will be adequate for Nice is chiefly and Mr Glossop, and the bride the normal requirements.

Lunger daughter of Air and Mr R. imported from Thailand, Burn Penton of Kowloon,

Indo-Chinn. The present retall pricest of the various grades have dropped by Given away by her father, the bride an average of about $2 per pleul singo wore a gown, of white French satin, the Inst Government Order published in having n draped, heart-shaped neck the Gazette. ling, Ught fiting alceves and short To prevent any possibility of short- train. Her vell of white tulle was age. importers are encouraged to huld caught at the heud with white a reserva stock which is to be released oretilds, and het,boundet was of white occasionally to keep prices down, orchids tied with a white valin bow. should the necessity arise. ·

For her bridesmall the bride had Generally speaking, concluded · Mr Miss Margaret Parsons, who wore gold Barry, the rice altuation can be regard- taue with Elizabethan alceves, sunt ed on satisfactory. careled a bouquet of multi-coloured gladial. In her hair she had a spray of similar lowers.

Lleut K. I. M. Duchanan, of the Royal Scots, attended the groom as best man and Hey Fr J. Ward, Complain to the Forees, was the officiating priut Durlut the service Fr A. Rizanti was at the organ.

For The Evacuees

Review Of The Principal Topics February 2 To Feb. 8

Wednesday

February 5

January's weather. The greater part of January was considerably warmer than usual, although there were two short cold spells on the 25th-20th and

Death of Dr Woo Tin-po. One of the 30th-31st Bays Mr C. W. Jeffries, Colony's oldest Chinese doctors, Dr Director of the Royal Observatory: Woo Tin-pe passed away on Tuesday The weather was fair during the early after a short illness at the age of ta part of the month, but became unset years." The Inte Dr Woo was a medical fled with frequent tuin from the 12th student in the Hongkong School of The reception was held at the home to the 24th. There was a heavy downe Medicine and was one of the first batch of the bride'n parents, Humphreys pour on the 21st, and a thunderstorm of research students to be sent abroad Buildings, where Air T. B. Whyle-Smith on the 23rd; thunder is very unusal in by the inte Dr Sun Yat-sen after the proposed the couple's health, and the January. The last week of the month establishment of the First Republican bride's mother received the guests, was cloudy but mainly dry. The Government in 1912. She was gowned in black and gold development of an exceptionally in-

Obtaining his M.D. and Ch. D. de- putterned French satia, with black tenne anticyclone over China enused a Loque and gloves to match. Others marked fail in temperature on the 30th prees from the Edinburgh University In 1915, Dr Woo served with the British Present were Captain J. A. H. Douglass, and lat Mrs D. Lambert and Mr A. K. Dimond.* The mean temperature for the month Government during the last War as Appointments. Ite-assignments of -was 01.7°F, which is five degrees above Medient Officer in the General Post The maximum of 80.0", which Office and in the various milltary members of the Hongkong Defence Re- normal serve are published in the Government occurred on the 4th, is a record for hospitals until the Armistice. No person shail Import, munafac- Gazette.

January. A minimum of 40.3 was re- Returning to Hongkong Dr Woo ture for sale or sell any article of

Mr J. G. Mitchell has been reasigned torded on the 31st. The mean relative started his own practice. He eventual- food which coutalas the colouring Trans the Key-Posts Group to the humidity was 84 per cent against u ly received recognition of his wor

normal of 76 per cent.

services' when the Hongkong Gov. Combatant Group. matters of the compounds of any of

Only 5 hours of sunshine were re- ernment appointed film a Member of Mr J, Rt. Cullis has been reassigned the following metals: Antimony, froin the General Group for Essential corded, the normal being 145 hours. the Medical Board. He was the Arst Arsenie, Cadmium, Chromium, Cop- Services, to the Cambatant Group.

The total rainfall won 3.0 inches, Chinese doctor so honoured. Mercury.

Lead per

and Zinc.

which is more than three times the Mr H. A. Elms and Mr F. H. Mody normal. The renter part of this rain Ambulance Brigade dated back to the Dr Woo's connection with St John Colouring matters which also may have been re-assigned from the Com-

days when he was a medical officer in not be ackled to articles of food in-

batant Group to the General Group lor fell on the 21st Essential Services.

The maximum wind velocity in a England and lasted uni!! his death, elude Gamboge (vegetable colouring

gust. was 44 m.p.. at 7 a.m, on the 23rd. He was actually one of the frat Chinese matter), and Pierie neid, Victoria

A total of 4.03 inches of rain was Corps Surgeons ever appointed by the Yellow, Manchester Yellow Auran-

during January. Hain fell on 14 days activiiles were numerous; he was Pro recorded at the Botanical Gardens. Headquarters in London.. His other tia and Aurine (coal tar colours)..

and the heaviest was on January 21-22, aldent of the local Chinese Y.M.C.A.

Chairman of the Tung Kun Gulid of However, the provisions of this

when 1,60 inches were registered.

Company report. The report of the Commerce. President of the Chinese regulation do not apply to the nddi-

from Directors of Humphreys Estate and Medical Association, and Honorary tion of sodium or potassium nitrate in bacon, ham and cooked pickled Mr Walter J. Lock has been up. Finance Co., Ltd, for the past year, Superintendent of the Tung Kun Hospi-

'pointed to be a member of the Volun- states: The

meat.

For the safeguard of rem,,10 person will be able to sell this com- modity if it contains any thickening substance, which means sucrate of ilme, gelatine, starch paste or any other substance which when added to cream is capable of increasing its viscosity but does not include cane or. beet sugar..

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Articles of food which may con- tain Sulphur Dioxide Benzole neld, both preservatives, are speci- fled, with the maximum of preserva- tive permitted in each case.

It is laid down that no person shall sell any article which has re- commended in uny mark or Inbel, its Lise ax preservative of, or colouring matter for, any article of food, when such is n prohibited pre- servative.

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Mr William S. Smith has been re. asigned from the General Group for Essential Services to the Key Posts Group.

Mr Edmund C. McCleland Hope has been permitted to quit the Hongkong

with effect Defence Reserve January 23,

net

feer Advisory Committee with effect Directors and General Managers te

profit after deducting from January 24.

Local flour situation. No actual muneration and including $30,330.33 shortage of flour for lucal requirements brought forward from fast account

declared is anticipated.

G. S. amounts to $217,812.17.

Which the

Mr

in, among other things.

widow, six sons, and three daughters. The late Dr Woo survived by his and several grand-children.

Badminton. Two matches in Section of the Division of the Badminton

ennedy skitton Controller should be appropriated as follows:

Directors recommend League were played to-night.

when Interviewed to-day. Owing to irregularities in shipping, future im ports may be substantially reduced and stocks may fall accordingly. The Government is, however, watching the Kituation closely with a view to secur Ing aufficient stocks at all times. he added.

It was also learned that Government is acquiring, in case of emergency, a reserve stock of peanut oil and soya beans, which, together with white rice should provide a milmum diet for un, average person. There is no shortage of any of the above three food com. inodities,

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Fallee Lose To K.C.C.

February 6

Thursday

canteen and equipment for uso in England. The money has been duly.

Mobile Canteen Girt. Prominent forwarded to England for the pur- Hongkong Chinesa have contributed pose, the 'donors being: $18,500 for the purchase of a moblie

Quips By "Argus"

With Acknowledgments:

Cracks have appeared in Govern- ment House. Something has per- kapa amused It

The money you lend representa Capital - and getung R back re- presents Labour.

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Putlying tunnels! What I'm wondering is what is going to hold up the Peak pretty soon!

Rice and Browood are likely to be cheaper. But what has that to do with the cost of living?

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The plea for splitting of Cash Sweep prizes has been revived. All in favour? The Ah Yee's have

it.

A handmaster reports the lost of an oboe, You know my methods, Waisun. Some coolie is using it as a carrying pale.

1 Agree that Juvenile skaters hould be kept off the pavements, It's dangerous. They might fall over some beggar and hurt them- selves.

Under the amended defence rules you can be put in gaof if you look dangerous. Perhaps that will dia- courage some of our glamour girls,

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It is now complained that the Indian troops in Afrien haven't had enough publicity. But, after all, what was Ranji compared with Bradman7

It is denied that Government has lost $4,000,000 in storing soya beans ns a food reserve. I was going to suggest that the position might be eased by encouraging Tombola..

A three-nichts binck-out is on- -nounced for the end of the month. But I'm disappointed; I thought in v'd haves à dress rehearsal of sleeping in the tunnels.

Central Bank of China Bank of China... Bank of East *Aslu, Limited

Bank of Communications Bank of Canton. Limited Mr-Leung Yew

Hon. Mr M. K. Lo Hon

$ 3,000

3,000

3,000

2,000

2,000

1,000

500

Mr W. N. Thomas Tan Hon. Air Li Tec-fong....

500

300-

400

Mr Tang Shiu-kin, ...,

500

Mr M. H. Lo,

500

Mr Li Koon-chun

Mr M. Y. Tang

Mr P. 7, Hao

Mr Ho Kong-tong, c....

Saturday ›

February 8

100 Le#gue Football, Week-end results 100 in the Hongkong Football League aro 500 appended. Sing Tao, leaders of the senior civision by one point over

Christ Church Meeting. The an- South China, were held to a draw. nuni inecting of the congregation of Eastem Increased their challenge by the Christ Church, Kowloon Tong, beating the Royal Navy.

was, held to-night with the Vicar, Rev. II. D. Rosenthall, in the chair.

The following were elected officers: Sing Tro

South China Representatives of the Church on foyal Navy the Board of Trustees of the Church of England.-Rev. R. Ashton-1), Rev., J. C. L, Wong.

Poller

Ordлnaco

Royal Navy Council.—Mrs F. E. E. Booker, Mrs Sing Tho C. G. Anderson. Mrs. M. Gaggino. Kit Cheo Rev. J. C, L, Wong, Rev. R. Ashton- Hill, Major R. J. L. Penfold, Mesars 30th RA E. A. Lee, Andrew Cheung, W. Sue, South China S. W. Minshall. E. E. Low, AEP. Guest, J. A, Tarrant, E. F. Shen, S. Tallford, G. A. Goodban,

20th R.A.

First Diviston

0 Kowloon 2 At Joseph's. 0 Eastern

Second Division

0 Royal Scota

4 Club

3 Kowloon

1 ILA.S.C.

1 Royal Engineers

3 Middlesex

Kwong Wah

Third Division

0 7th AA

1

Royal Signals

R.A.M.C.

• Postponed.

I A.S.A.

24th Bty R.A.

30th Diy RA.

3 Royal Engineers

Z 35th B.A.

Representatives to the Diocesan International Conference.--Rev.

J. C. L. Wong, Air Force Rev. R. Ashton-1, Mrs C.

G. Shell Anderson, Mrn F. E. E. Booker.

Sidesmen. Mirases E. S. Cunning- ham,

E. F. Shen, D. Sue, Andrew Wong.

Auditor Mr E. C. C. Johnson. People's Warden-Mr J, A. Tor- have been approved: rant.

MOONRG

Appointments. The following op pointments and resignations in the Hongkong Volunteer Defence Corps

2/Lleut, E. L. Cuna to be a Lieus Lieut. Edward W. Stout has been allowed to resign his commission.

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Four Generation. With the birth tenant. the son of Mr and Mrs A. S. Bliss on January 13, we have the com- mencement of the fourth generation Mr Cuthbert J. Norman has been of St Andrew's most faithful and devoted families, says the

Andrian. Mrs Hopwar becomes

a great-grand- mother and all the rest of the family can now add the prefix "great" to their respective ranks, including the baby, who, wo understand, is a great, big follow,

Friday

accommodated in the sheller opposite the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank,

appointed-a Lieutenant. Auxiliary Unit.

Mr Joseph Prentice has been given permission to quit the Corps.

to

The following are permitted quit the Hongkong Defence Reserve: Mesars M. Brunton, R. A. Button, D. Forbes, F. R. Garside and J. Linstead.

and

House Warming. A "House Warm- Pay a dividend of 7% on 200,000

At home Si Andrew's best Kowloon

ing" was held at the Diocesan Girls' Tong 7-2.

E. F. Fincher and I. Kew beal R. M.

School to-day to celebrate the com- Khares Transfer to General Reserve.. 20,000 00 Lo and M. 5. Lee 21-0, beat K. E. Lee ......$140,000.00 Lavalle and S. T. Chung 21-11, beat P.

piction of the new wing of the school- Transfer to Building Improve-

house,

About eighty past ment Account

and P. Flotcher 21-18, 3,027.50 W. Brown and

welcome by Miss God and were (Bringing same up to $75.000)

S. A. Gray beat

February 7

action of the coolles during their stay welcomed

Gibbins Lavalle and Chung-21-8, beat Lo and

in the shelter. Transfer to Special Repairs

mistresa) and Mlas Wentworth. Lee 21-12, lost to Lee and Fletcher und Renewals Account...

ARP. tunnels test. The ventinting

The construction of tunnel and pen- 10.277.00

During the early afternoon a hockey And carry forward

12-21, (Bringing same up to $15,000.00)

system of the air-raid tunnel shelters shelters to progressing steadily and an match was played between the Pro 39.507.67, M. Davies and B. Gillespie beat will be subjected to a lest by Govern. Inspection of some tunnels will be made sent and Past, the formaer winning Lavalle and Chunr 21-12, beat Lo and ment within the next ten days when on Monday afternoon by members of by two goals to one, in a keenly $217,812.17 Leg 21-14. lost to Lee and Fletcher between 2000 and 3.000 coolles will be the Legislative and Executive Councils, contested game.

At tea, which was served in the Since it began Ils tour of the Colony Assembly Hall, Miss Gibbins thank- Directors. During the year Mr H, Importers of peanut oil and anyn V. Wilkinson, D.S.O. resigned from the At Headquarters, Police lost to Kow- for three hours under actual air-rald hibition has pttracted large crowds of dance, and also for the gift_of_a_ttesy... Queen's Road, and will remain there on January 21, the A.R.P. mobile ex ed the former puplis for their atten- beans are not compelled to keep a Board on leaving the Colony und Mir toun 1-8. reserve for release when storka in the-.-J. Davies was invited to the W. Gilles and L. Gordon lost to P.

conditions.

the general public wherever it_bas. Colony run short. No special con- vacancy. In accordance with Clause Wynter-Blyth and AL Fisher 12-21,

been, and the A.R.P. Department have School This was revealed by Mr B. II. Puce overy reason to believe that the public tions in this connection are attached 80 of the Company's Articles of Ars bent J. L. Anderson and Jones 21-0, kie, Deputy Director of Aix Rold Pre- have benefited by the exhibition, which Diocesan Old Girls' Association, to

Miss Molly Churn, President of the to the import licences.

It was learned from Chinese sources Alves and Mr L J. Davies, retire but 17-21.

cintion Mr J. Scott Hurston, Mr 3. M. lost to. A. Zimmern and D. H. Hazell cautions, at a Presa Interview 10-day. demonstrates the proper method by plied for the Past students. She that, although there is no shortage being eligible offer themselves for re-

which a room in a house may be black- added that the School's magazine of peanut oil. the price has increased election,

A. R. S. Major and C. Y. Siu lost to Wind-Camdr A: H. Steele-Perkins, ed-out.

would resume publication next month . able times, any premises where by about 30 per cent as compared with

Wynier-Blyth and Fisher 8-21; lost to Direction of A.R.P., was unable to pre- Auditors.--The Accounts have been Anderson and Jones 10-21, lost to Zim- side as he is indisposed, pre-war prices. Peanut oil is imported auditert by Mears Percy Smith, Seth mern and Hazell 6-3).

A private showing of this exhibition and contributions from former pupils articles to which the regulations from

places, including North and Fleming, and Messrs Linstead and

be Air Raid Wardens will be on duty will given before the Acting would be welcomed. apply are prepared, packed, labelled China elles via Tsingtao and Dairen. Davis, who offer themselves for re- Wynter-Blyth and Fisher 1-21, lost to are properly accommodated, and doc in the grounds of Government Houze School, speaking on behalf of the J. Ferrier and S. Hogarth lost to during the test, seeing that the people Governor, Llout-General E. F. Norton, Miss Lily Leo, Head Girl of the the Dutch East Indies, and Pakhof, election.

Andergon and Jones 3-21, lost to Zim- tors will be posted by the Medical De- on Thursday, February 13, at 7 pm. present pupils, expressed pleasure at mern and Hazell 4-21,

partment to examine the physical re-

Mr Puckle stressed the need for more

the Inrgo attendance. telephonists who can speak both Eng- The new wing was thrown open Hish and Chinese. Volunteers of any to the Inspection of the guests, nationality who can speak both an imposing building, it features large guages are asked to send in their names airy class rooms, including to A.It.F: fleadquarters, where they will tory and, art-room, with a broad, a labora- be given a short course of instruction. sweeping staircase giving access to

An Inter-district competition for the roof from which one obtains

the two upper floors, and the Bat Himsworth Trophy will be held at Shomshulpo on Sunday, February 10, ramic view of Kowloon, Some $20,000 at 2.30 p.m.

towards the cost of erection

The regulations provide powers

for any officer to enter, at all reason-

or stored.

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On the point of labelling, it specified that an article sold as per- mitted preservative shall bear label with a declaration of the per- centage contained of such preserva- tive substance.

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February 4

Tuesday

A gown of Liberty satin was worn

by the bride when she arrived at the

Casa wlthdrawn. When Mrs Lilian Mueller, 30, nienographer, of 16 Fort

Brave car while drunk. J. Barnett, Church on the arm of Engineer-Captain Street, Bay View, appeared before M of the Public Works Department, Water Minhinnick. The bodice was softly H. O. Shelton, K.C., at Central Magis Works Omee, was fined $150 by Mr shirred into a high neckline in contrast tracy on a charce of a breach of the 11. G. Sheldon, x.c., at Central Magis- to the skirt, which Alled smoothly over Defence Regulations, Sub-Inspector Armitt said that the Pollee wished to tracy to-day, for driving a private car the hips and flared softly to the long withdraw the case, and Mr Mueller at Wongueichung Road at 8.43 p.m. on train. A coronel of orange blossoms was discharged.

January 18 while under the illuence held in pince her long "illusion" veli of drink to such on extent ns to be that reached to the hem of her train. Airs Mueller, who was served with incapable of having proper control of it. A shower of arum lilies composed her Restriction of Movements Order on November 9, when she was living In Barnett pleaded guilty and

bouquet, when Kowloon was alleged to have moved asked if he had anything to say he to the Bay View address, which was replied in the negative. outside the area to which her move-

Mrs Minhinnick chose a gown of nigger brown French crepe, with ac- cessories to match. The ensemble was

ments were confined, without the Trafic Sergeant Youe, sald that on effact by fox furs. permission of the Police. She was that alght some Polleo Reservists on on ball of $100, the case having been duty at Wongnefehung Road heard a

The Very Rev.. J. L Wilson, Dean iwlee remanded,

loud crash and on investigating they of Hongkong, officiated. Mr J. R. M. found that a car had mounted a pave- Smith was at the organ, and the Cathe Lawn bowls match. An enjoyable ment and had collided with a telephone tiral Choir were in attendance. lawn bowls match was held at Cox's pole, knocking it down. The defendant Ropil to-day, when Kowinon Cricket was in the driving seat. Club entertained the Volunteer, Ser-. goonis. Mess and won 02-01. A um

Sergeant Hunter was sent

The reception was held at the real-

dence of Engineer-Copinin and Mrs F.

II. Minhinnick, 7 Abermor Court.

to the Later Mira Charter elingeil into a dark

of $50 was collected in aid of the South scene and he took the defendant to chartreuse ensemble,

China Morning Post Bomber Fund.

Scores, K.C.C. rinka first:

A. E. Perry, S. A. Grey, E. Curtis, R.

B. Wellwood lost to C. S. AT. Huskett, 1. S. Spary, Sgt. Carr, Sgt Rakusen

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Queen Mary Hospital where he was ex- amined and detained for a night to Shanghai. was found to be under the Influence of drink,

The honeymoon is to be spent in

Government House. Government House presents an unusual appearance Sergeant Youe said that as far as ho of the building shored up with timber. at the present time with the north face knew there was no actual danger to R. T. rondbridge, E. Adralinn, A. pedestrians at that time but he was lowing the appearance of large cracks This precaution has been taken fol. W. Smith, V. C Labrum lost to Set instructed to point out that the Police in this face, Only about an eighth of Zimmern, Sat Baptists, Sgt Steven, Sat were asking for a serious view to be the bullding has been affected, but Sherriff 17-18.

taken of the case, and for a heavy Public Works Department engineers. fine to be imposed. A. E P. Guest, A. H. Mortin, F. A.

are examining the building daily for Fabel, W. W. Parsons bent Set Ceall C. M. Stark of 274 The Peak, was signs of movement. Pine Major Mackie, Sgt Lockhart. Aned $10 for parking his car beyond The cracks, which run from the base- C.Q.M.S. Fincher 24-7.

The white lines in the Pedder Street ment to the roof of the north face, car park on January 18. The offence Pass through the drawing room and are A. Zimmern, J. W Beriram, F. was admitted,

about two inches wide in pinces, Broadbridge. A. A. Madar. beat Sgt

..... .... As a precaution - His · Excellency the Fowles B. S. M. Rose, Sgt Remedios, Wedding On account of the un- Acting Governor has vacated his bed- St Meyer 16-10..

nvoldable abience of the bride's room in the damaged part of the bulld- parents, Engineer-Captain and Mrs F. Ing.. The ball: room, crush room and D. A Glover, R. T. Burch, R. S. D. Minlunnick, with, whom the bride offices have not been affected. Capell, G. E. Tavior lost Bat Skinner, B has been staying, acted for them at

It is believed the boring of an S. M. Jack. 1. & M. Walker, C.Q.M.S. the marriage of Mas Yvonne Joyce AH.P. tunnel in the near vicinity of Silva (skip) 23-27,

Spencer Crowley in Mr John Coleman Government House may have been ret- Fanling calf tourney. In the recond Charter, which took pince at St. John's ponsible for the damage. Tunnel No. round of the junior chamalenihip of Cathedral' to-day.

wy 18, which runs from Lower Albert Road the Royal Hongkong Golf Club to-day,

back in the hillside, about 30 feet be-.

N. D. Lloyd beat D. J. Valentine 4 und The bride is the daughter "of Pay- low the building, was recently com 1. 8. L. Llord bent, F. A. Redmand 4 'master-Coinmander and Mra: C. 1.78. pistedi grupp and 3; A. J. Dennis beat P. V. MeLana Crowley, and the-bridegroom bi the.

Government House was breated in

2 and 2 and R. J. Price beat F. N. son of the Rev, H. J. Charter and Mrs 1652 and until tunnel excavations had voo -Morritt 3 and. 2.

Charter, of Kandy, Ceylon.

· Hot- showedṛsigns of disintegration.

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Capt. E. W. A. Glossop of the Royal Scols, and his bride, the former Miss Beatrice Pestonj, who were married at St Joseph's Church on Januarý (20.

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Mr John Mitchell dies, An old link for fish subscriptions have been re-

with the Talkod Sugar Refinery, Hong- of the wing. kong, was severed when Mr John Mil- The function concluded with the chell passed away on January 30 at playing af indoor games and com- No. 21 Southfield Avenue, Palghton, petitions.

South Devon.

Band Concert. A band concert in

The late Mr. Mitchell Joined the staff aid of the Bomber Fund was present- of the Talkon Sugar Refinery in 1962 ed by the Royal Scots (by kind and remained until May, 1934. He had permission of Licut-Col D. J. Mc- taken a very keen interest in the Tal- Durat koo Club, especially in promoting. Jie Kowloon Cricket Club to-night.

M.C., and Omeers) at the social and recreative Interests and had

won many friends in the Colony.

The Band, which was conducted by

"Rose

The late Mr Mitchell, accompanied Mr H. B. Jordan, A.R.C.M., rendered by his wife and their daughter, Mre 4 Programme with a wide appeal. It James, widow of the late Mr C. P. Included selectione from James of the Dollar Steamship line, Maric," "Madame Butterfly.."

"White left Hongkong for England on retire Horse Inn," and "Students Sants ment on May 9, 1934)

the "Suite in F. Major" by Mrs Mitchell, It will be recalled, was and "Three Dances" by Moszkowsky. Holst also prominently identified with social. work at Talkoo. Before the Quarry companist for the Band, while Miss Miss Elleen Grant was vocal nu- Day School: came into existence, she Elvia Yuen sang a number of solos.

ran for many years 'n most useful edu- cational establishment there, this being

later transferred to Taikoo Dock pro-

her.

perty in the building which was for under the auspices of the Council. It merly Blackhead's soapworks. The is understood that over $350 was col- Government eventually took over this Jeeled in the course of the afternoon." 1100 venture," which was the fore- At the conclusion of play Lady Mac- runner of the present Quarry Day Gregor presented the prizes. all of School. For many years niso, Mrs which had been donated. The tea had Mitchell arranged kinderspiels at Tal- also been donated. Two special prizes, koo, training the children with marked a tray and a fire-screen, had been tuccess, many of whom received their hand-painted by Mrs Church, and were first instruction in dramatic art from much admired. Other prizes included Na set of jade and seed-pearl costume quiet an border. Reports from the Jewellery, comprising necklace, braco- British border posts to-day revealed let and earrings; a cut-ginas decanter: that all was quiet on the British alde, flower-bowl with blackwood stand; of the border, despito, the reported boltis of whisky: smoking set; mulu Japanese occupation of the Chinese ride coloured scarf; and a table-centre. of Shataukok. Actually 180 Japanese The winners...wero as follows.***. have been in occupation of the Chiness Bridge. Mida Slack; 2, Mika Mofey: side of Bhataukok for months. The 3. Lady MacGregor, Mahjong-1, Mrn new Japanese manoeuvres are taking Groundwater; 2, Mrs Harrison;. 3, Mi place beyond the hills at Bhataukok Fox, milGE

No Indux of refugees into Hongkong

is reported.

Quier prize-wlithers were: Mire -Mar- garett, Mrs Sommers and Mrs Buxton. A bridge & Mahjong drive. A Bridga · · Counell and 'commitive, members, of and Mahlong Drive in aid of the South the Helena May Institute wish to thank

China Morning Post Domber Fund was thoan, who so kindly, helped to make held to-day at the Iletena May Institute,, tho, afternoon, successful,