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cars were crowded. Passing Ah Kin's manding and staff, and the various e m. slipway numeroas sailing boats were seen panies in the same order as given when making a departure from the anchorage drawn up in 1ne-excepting. of course, Some yachtsmen were ont practically 11 the saluting battery. It would be nvidious day. The Roval Standard was hoisted at
draw comparisons, but special Head Quarters ouse, and the Union Jak praise is due for the admirable way en board the hospital ship Meane Atin which the Naval Detachment performed Kowloon Police Pier the military authoriti s were busy embarking troops. This work was performed with remarkable smoothness: horses, etc., had been sent over on the previous day. The troops quartered a Hongkong, 8 vetal companies of bluejackets and marines, and the Hongkong Volunteers as they marched to the Happy Valley added colour to the already gay appearance of the city.
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THE PARADE.
[November 14,1904. had endeared himself to those present, and also to many who were not present. It said some- thing for the Melical Officer's professional skill that he (the speaker), who had a wife and four daughter present in excellent health, had just d ned out on fourteen successive, ocasions, and still felt fit for more (laughter). He suured the happy couple that in this right little. tight little island, they would receive the heartiest of welcomes.
The toast was enthusiastically drunk, and cheers for the bride and bridegroom were lond and 'long.
Dr. Jordan, in responding on behalf of his wife and himself, said :-
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At the conclusion of the march past the officers With regard to the proposer of the toast, I and colours took post in review order. Division will not attempt to answer his speech. I can came to the slope, and then there was a repeti-ouly say that my relations with him, and with tion of the salute. Afterward. His Excellency left the parade rround, the troops marched off, and the crowd dispersed.
THE GENERAL'S RECEPTION
the rest of you, have been one of the greatest sources of joy and pride, and I have to thank you all for having so cordially received us here to-day, and I only ask von now that the same friendship as you have extended to me in the p st, you will still extend to my wife and myself.
their various evolutions. We should certainly have liked to вее E larger muster of te Hongkong Volunteers, who acquitted them selves in a soldier-like manner. The Naval Detachment was under Capt. Leslie C. Stewart, C.M.G. M.V.O (H.M.S. Vengeanc), and the other detachments under their various com- manding officers To massed bands played selections for each individual detachment-- I cannot find words adequately expressive of their own regimental march. The sailors and the warmth of my feelings to all who are The troops were reviewed at Happy Valley marines marc ed to the tune of Life on the gathered here today for the flattering reception by His Excellency Major Sir Matthew Nathan. Ocean Wave," and our own volunteers to that of, given to my wife and myself. We shall carry KC.M.G. The picturesque parade ground the "Gr nadier Guards,” Several «mpanies, away a pleasant and lasting recollection of the presented a most strikin app arance.
The received the acclamation of the onlookers.kindness extended to us. Jockey lub's various stands were occupied by numerous ho iday makers of both sexes, while, below, at the rear of the saluting point, Were numerous others. On either a de. im. mediately at the rear of te salutig base, the more favoured few had seats provided for them, by court sy of read Quarters Officers. The troops wer- arawn up in two lines in the follow. ing order. commencing from the right. he Saluting Battery, Blu-jackets. Marines, Royal Garrison Artillery, Royal Enzineers, First Company of Sherwood Foresters (The De by and N tts Regiment), Hongkong and Singa pore Battalion of Royal Artillery. Hongkong Volunteer Corps, th 110th Mahratta Livht Infantry, the 93rd Burma Infantry, and th- 114th Mahrattas The massed bands of the various regiments were drawn up on the right rear of the second line, under the ton of the Bandmaster of the First >herwood Foresters, His Excellency Major-General | Villiers Hatton. C.B., the office. com. mandir His Majesty's Forces in Honkong and South China, accompanied by his staff- consisting of apt. E. S. Ward. A.D.C. to his Excellency; Maj r A. A. Chichester, D.S.O, Chief Staff Officer; Major R G.
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Ross D.A.Q. M.G.; Lieut.-Col Kent, officer -commanding the Royal Garrison Artillery. and a trumpster awaited the arrival of His Excel ency the Governor. At about five minutes to ten His Excellency Sir Matth-w Nathan entered the enclosure, mounted on a beautiful chestnut horse: he was dressed in a Krey
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suit and hat, and looked every inch cavalryman. He was. accompanied by the following dides de Camp: Capt. Smith, R.A.; Capt. Hodgson, S.F.; and Jemadar Kaishna Ras, of the 11th Mahrattas. On their approach to the Saluting Base the Royal Standard was unfurled. The General Officer Commanding Troops and his staff were stationed about thirty paces in front of the troops. As soon as the Viceregal party took up their position at the saluting base His Excellency Major-General Villiers Hatton Division will come to attention and slope arms -"Division Royal "Present arms," The band thereon struck up the first stanza of the National Anthem, at the conclusion of which the order was given to resume the position at the slope. At this stage, while His Excellency the Governor was proceeding towards the troops for the pur- pose of inspecting them, a diversion was caused by a staff officer's horse becoming very restive. After butting up against the Governor, and others of the party, the officer wisely decided to discard his scabbard and sword, which was evi-
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inspected the troops with the eye of one evi- dently well versed in military matters. After the inspection, which met with His Excellency's approbation, the division fired a feu de joie. Unfortunately the effect was slightly marred by the discharge of a few offending
rounds before their time, This was followed by another Royal Salute similar to the pre- vious one The division then came to the order, removed their head dress, and, taking their time from the General Officer Commanding. gave three ringing cheers for His Majesty King Edward VII, numerous spectators taking up the cry.
This was followed by the march past; the order was as follows: Signallers from each detachment formed into one company, General Officer: Com-
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During the afternoon Major-General Vil iers Hatto held a recepti n at Headquarters, at which many visito s attended. Amon st those present were His Ex ellen-y the Governor and his a des-de-camp, several British Army and Naval officers. German naval officers and many
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G VERNOR'S LEVEE.
In the evening His Excellency entertained some fifty guests, heads of departments, &c, to dinner at Government House, and afterwards held a general rec ption. The grounds were p ettily decorated with a profusion of Japanese lanterns, while the interior of the house was gaily adorned with greenery and bunting. This showed particularly to advantage under the electric li ht.
On behalf of my wife and myself I have to thank you most cordially for the hearty welcome ex ended to us, for your kind congratulations, and also for your lovely present..
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The happy couple then received the congratu lat ons of all present, and taking advantage of a quiet moment, left the house, thus avoiding the showers of rice with which they would have otherwise been greeted.
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Vari d and handsom were the presents, a large number b-ing brought out by the bride from friends at home, she having but la e'y arrived : -
The following is a list :—
Sir Paul hater, a diamond necklace, and pendant; Mr. and Mrs. han Kai Ming.. pearl bracelet; Mr. and Ms. Leigh Parker, gold bracelet; Mr. and Mrs H. C. Marshall, gold match-box; Mr. and Mrs. S. Sassoon, gold nerklet with sapphire and pearl pendant; er.
His Excellency was received individually a large number of guests of both sexes After the reception, the guests either strolled about the premises admiring the decorations. or betook themselves to the hall below, where light refreshments were dispensed,
"The decorations on the staircase are deservĄ. G Stokes, silve cigarette case; Mr. E. ing of spe-il mention, drooping palms forming an archway into the reception room. Around the flower po s on either side clusters of maiden- hair ferns were pre tily arranged.
After dark last night, H.M.S. Vengeance in harbour was illuminated with electric lights. One of the German ships had illuminated. a big "E" surmounted by a crown.
FASHIONABLE WEDDING,
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A quiet wedding took place at St. Joseph's Church on the 7th inst., when Dr. Gregory Paul Jordan and Mrs. Marion Josephine Ormsby- Daly, were united in the bands of holy matri- mony. The Rev. Father Kelly (who is an uncle of the bride) conducted the ceremony, assisted by the Rev. Father Augustine. The church was prettily decorated for the occasion.
Sir Paul Chater (who is an uncle of the
bridegroom) gave the bride away, while Mr. A. G. Ward acted as best man. Mr. E. Danen- berg officiated on the organ, and as the happy couple came out of the church the Misses Stella, Phoebe, Iris and Dione May, and Masters Nigel and Bernard Atkinson and
Maurice and Gerald Slade, scattered flowers across their path.
Pabaney, gold chain, and ̈* Good Luck " brace- let; Mr. Wong Lai Sang, gold coin bracelet: Mr. A. N. Mody, pearl and diamond ear- rings; Mr and Mrs. H. M. H. Nemajeo, pearl-mounted wa'ch; Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Gaspar, writing case; Mr. and Mrs Hold- sumes, carved black-wood table; Mr. Wei On, silver punch bowl; Mr., Mrs. and Miss Brother- ton Harker, ancient panels; Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Slade, silver photograph frame; Mr. and Mrs. T. Jones, cushion; Mr. and Mrs. E. Jones, cushion; Mr. Shigenaga, ancient Chinese v so with silver dragon; Mr. F. H. Arjanse, silver frame; Mr. and Mrs. Humphreys, silver card tray; Dr. and Mrs. Bell, silver-mounted inkstand, Mr. and Mrs. Beck, silver spoons ; Mr. and Mrs. Goetz, satsuma card tray; Mr. and Mrs. Hutton Potts, pair of silver photo
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frames, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Shellim, silver card tray; Mr. and Mrs. Peters, silver punch bowl; Mr. and Mrs E. Ellis, silver toast-rack; Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Aitkens, silver dragon; Mr. V. H. Deacon, silver coffee set; Mr. and
Mrs. Arrathoon Seth, silver liqueur set; Mr. S. A.. Seth, silver writing set; Mr. D. Macdonald, silver card bowl; Mr. A. Babington, drawing-room clock; Hon. Mr. and Mrs. F. H. May and the Misses May, silver writing set; Mr and Mrs.
J. A. Jupp, silver ink-stand; Mr. J. R. M
Smith, solid silver salver; Mrs. Vernon, silver The bridal party then betook themselves to
cruet set; Mr. and Mrs. A. Mackenzie, silver the residence if Sir Paul Chater at Caine photo frame; Mr. A. G. Ward, silver photo Road where the wedding breakfast was held.frame; Mr. and Mrs. Volpicelli, carved ivory A most representative gathering was present, vase: Mr. Aratoon V. Apcar, silver punch-bowl; and the large dining room of Sir Paul Chater's Mr. and Mrs. Grant Smith, silver trinket box was not sufficiently large to hold the guests, Dr. Keyt, silver cigarette case; Mr. and Mrs. who were gathered round all the doors.
John A. Plummer, pair of silver sweet dishes; Dr. and Mrs. J. M. Atkinson, four silver flower vases; Mr. A. F. Forster, silver match holder; Dr. and Mr. Kew, silver box; Mr. B. L. Botli. walla, silver photo frame; Dr. and Mrs. Hunter, : silver photo frame; Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Slade silver flower vases; Hon. R. Shewan, silver egg dish; Mr. John Gregory, silver cård tray; Mr. C. J. Cooke, silver pin cushion; Mr. and Mrs. Mowbray Northcote, silver butter dish,
The Hon. F. H. May, in proposing the toast of the bride and bridegroom, asked all present to charge their glasses, He was an Irishman, and all knew that Irish ladies were renowned for their beauty and goodness of heart, and they had evidence of
this before them.
The bridegroom. both professionally and man of the kindest heart, who socially, was
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