October 5, 1907.1
accused. All the articles described were taken from Adsatta in the American Con- sulate at Ch foo in presence of witness. The bag, or grip was found on a small Japanese steamer in Chefoo harbour.
Cross-examined by Mr. Harding witness said he had not seen the bag in accused's possession. The bag was brought in by Deputy Marshall Bellew, Witness was a clerk in the Consulate. He did not see the arrest of Adsetts, Bellow who had been made Deputy Marshall that day, was now running a garden for sailors. The Magistrate-I don't know what you
want this for,
Mr. Harding-I want it to know what sort of man he was who search the accused. There are several articles missing and I want to reclaim them.
Witness continuing said he could not swear that the artioles produced were all that were found on Adsett's person. Witness did not know if Ballew was still running a garden By the Court-When defendant was search- ed, what sort of condition was he in?
Witness-He appeared to be in an unconsciona condition; be was lying on the floor.
Wong Chuen, & servant on the fourth floor of the Hong-ong Hotel, said that on 14th August
a murder was committed.
Mr. Morrell-1s it part of your duty to know
who are in the rooms ?
Mr. Harding-I object to the question my friend is suggesting.
CHİNA OVERLAND TRADE REPORT. WEDDING IN THE CATHEDRAL,
CAPTAIN TAYLOE A.D.C., AND MISS BRACKENBURY,
Mr. and Mrs. Freemantle, Røv, and Mrs. France.
Captain Grenfell.
Hon. Mr. and Mrs, E. A. Howétt, Don. Ho Kai, Mr. and Mrs. Hancock, Mr. and Mrs.
Hamilton.
Mr. and Mrs. Jorge, Rev. F. T. Johnsom, Dr. and Mrs, Jordan, Jemadah Mabwutoad Khan. Hon. Mr. and Mrs. H. Keswick, Colonel Kent. Layton, Mr. and Mrs. Looker, Miss Low, Mr. Captain and Mrs. Lyons, Mr. Mrs, and Miss G. T. Lloyd, Captain and Mrs. Vaughan Lee.
His Excellency the Governor) to Miss Bracken.
The wedding of Captain Taylor (A.D.C. to. Hastings, Mr. and Mrs. B. A. Hale, Miss
bury, niece of Lady Lugard, was solemnised in St. John's Cathedral on Oct. 1st. A marriage lover, but yesterday's event was of more than is always interesting, as all the world loves a ordinary interest because of the social position of the parties. Though they have been in the Colony only a few months they have made many friends, and their cirole of well wishers could hardly have been larger had the happy event been celebrated at home. The military and official portions of the community were largely represented and of course the number of spectators was large. Fortunately also, the traditional hopes of future happiness, and weather was such as to give the bride all the everything passed off as smoothly and as har- moniously as could be wished.
Colonel and Mrs. Scott Monori-f, Hon. Mr. and Mrs. May, Mr. and Mrs. Marty, Mr. Machitio, Mr. Moreno, Mr. and Mrs. Moxon, Mr. and Mrs. Mackay, Miss Mansfield, Captain da Fonseca Monteiro, Mr. and Mrs. Chester
Master.
Captain Ogle, Hon. Mr. E. Osborne.
Phillips, Mr. and Mrs. Peter, Miss Pearson, Major and Mrs. Parry, Colonel Price, Major
Mr. Parr, Rev. T. W. and Mrs. Pearce, Mr. and Mrs. Pereira.
Major Ross, Mr. and Mrs. Ram, Conselheiro and Mrs. Romano.
Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Blade, Commodore Stokes, Rev. G. Searle, Colonel and Mrs. Senter may, Dr. and Mrs. Sanders, Dr. and Mrs. Seymour, Lieut. Satterthwaite, Mr. Swart, M. Stedman, Mr. and Miss School, Mr. da Silva. Thomson, M. Teissier, Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Mr. and Mrs. Turner, Hon. Mr. A. M.
At this stage there were repeated objections waiting at the entrance, and shortly before Tooker, Hou. Commander and Mrs. Basil
by Mr. Harding which Mr. Morrell described as childish.
Mr. Harding asked that his objection be noted. Witness said he did not know so much when asked several questions, whereupon Mr. Morrell asked leave to treat the witness as hostile.
Did you give the police any information ?-I don't know.
Have you seen Mr. Adsetts before 7-Yes. Now, haven't you made a statement with regard to this case to Inpector Hanson -
Mr. Harding-I object to any question that may incriminate this witness.
Mr. Morrell-I have no idea of incriminating the witness.
Mr. Harding-He has asked to be allowed to treat this witness as hostile and it tends towards incriminating him.
His Worship noted Mr. Harding's objections, Witness, proceeding, admitted making a statement to Mr. Hanson. Some of the rooms
Shortly after two o'clock a fairly large con. approach to which was held by European, Indian gregation had assembled in the Cathedral, the and Chinese police under Chief Inspector under the direction of Mrs. Tooker, while Mr. Baker. The chancel was beautifully decorated Futoher was responsible for the picturesque floral effects in the centre aisle. The pretty little bridesmaids and pages were next seen the hour appointed for the ceremony Captain secretary to the Governor, made their appear. Taylor and Mr. A. D. Brackenbury, private
A few minutes later Lady Lagard arrived, auce and entered by the side of the church.
Monteiro, A.D.C. to accompanied by Captain Ugle and Captain His Excellency the Governor of Macao. They were followed by His xcellency the Governor and Miss Brackenbury, The bride was assisted from her chair, and taking the arm of His Excellency was led up the aisle, the organ meanwhile rolling out its impressive
tones.
Was
The pages, Masters David and Tony Kes- wick, dressed as sailors, followed the brides- maids, Miss Aileen Hastinge, Misses Pheobe, Iris and Dinne May, two of whom were other couple wore dresses of cream silk. They attired in Kate Greenaway dresses and the had each wreaths of daisies on their heads, and wore gold bangles the gifts of the bride- on his floor were engaged that day. People groom. The pages wore bosun's silver whistles came to room 184 after eleven o'clock, and chains; also given by the bridegroom They were a lady and gentleman and The bride, who was given away by His they gave him some soiled clothes to send to Excellency Sir Frederick Lugard, and the the wa-h. At 9.45 they went up to their room bridegroom, who in the lift and about a quarter of an hour later
supported by Mr. they both went out.
Brackenbury, brother of the bride, as best man, Next day he saw the man at six in the morning at the door bride wore
took up positions at the altar steps. The of the room next to 184.
a dress of white satin trimmed About eight o'clock with beautiful old Irish lace. The the man told witness not to enter his room
mony as his wife
was performed by the Rev. F. T. Was asleep. The man downstairs, Witness never again saw the the hymns sung being
went Johnson, and the service was fully choral, lady. Witness the other room.
the box produced in breathed o'er Eden" and "Oh perfect love." Mr. He could not identify the Denman Faller presided at the organ and all accused..
In cross-examination witness said he had not talked to the other room boys about the case, He was asked to come to the gaol and identify a European. Nothing was said to him. heard about the murder but he did not know if it was six months or one month ago.
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"The voice
cere-
that
B. H. Taylor.
G. Wise, Hon. Mr. Wei Yak, Mr. P. P. J. Captain and Mrs. Wait, His Honour Mr. A.
Wodehouse.
At the reception H. E. General 'Broadwood proposed the toast of the bride and bridegroom, and Capt in Taylor briefly replied. Photographs of the bridal party were taken on the lawn and about five o'clock the happy couple departed amid a shower of rice on their honeymoon, for Ninepins near Macao. The bride's travelling boarding the Government launch Stanley dress was of cream serge trimmed with bands of white silk sud guipure lacs to match. She wore cream hat with green foliage,
The presents, which were very much admired, were displayed in one of the reception rooms.
Dr. and Mrs. Jordan, silver salves; Mr. and Those received locally were-Mr. and Mrs. Ram, pair of Japanese watercolours framed; virs. May, set of silver cruets; Mr. and Mrs. Hancock, set of silver salt-cellars; Mr. and Mrs. Donald, set of silver salt-cellars; Mr. Ogle, pair of silver vases; Mr. and Mrs J. P. Braga, silver frame; Mr. Wodehouse, Pair of gold bracelets; Capt. Nugent, silver tes caddy; Mr. and Mrs. Maokay, set of four Chinese coffee tables; Mr. and Mrs. ReunÍų, five silver branch flower stands and four silver candlesticks; Capt. and Mrs Lyons, silver frame; Herr and Frea Voritsill, two leing bowls; Mr and Mrs Looker, silver sweet dish; Mr and Mrs Tooker, Opium stool; Mr and Mrs Pearce, Tea table cloth; Mr and Mrs Hewett, silver tes caddy: Dr. and Mrs Atkinson, opium stool (large); Mr and Mrs Layton, pair of A silver vases: Mr Parr, carved ivory bog : Capt. Bonham, four silver dishes; Mlus Aileen Hastings, four mother-of-pearl dishon Mrs Symons, fan; Mr A. G. Wim, an Mrs H. Bird, Case of six liqueur glasses:
silver card oase; Col.
Major and Mrs Parry, silver scent bottle and Mrs Basil Taylor, case of silver carvers and Col. and Mrs Carter, silver bridge bor; Comdr. fish knife; Dr Sanders; Mim Sanders, Miss Schoob, and Miss Pearson; carved blackwood card table; Mr. and Mrs. Keswick, a pisos of table; Mr. and Mrs Pereira, carved blackwood old Chinese embroidery; Lady Superior, and lace handkerchief. (To Cup'. Taylor) French Convent ( to Miss Brackenbury) "blowú dosen embroidered handkerchiefs; Lady Sape- rior, Italian Convent, ten jacket; Sir Francis Piggott, a book; Mr. and Mrs. Fremantle, but of Shakespeare's works, Mr. A. Haupt, allvar salver; General Broadwood, set of four sweet silver sugar basin; Dr. Ho Kai, silver model of dishes; Major Boss, fan; Mr. Boss Davies, riekaba and coolie fitted se crust; Mr. Yak, Silver model of mumpom. and fitted as crust; Mr. and Mrs Hala, brass ornaments; Mr. A. W. Brebeur
the oboir boys were responses of the contracting parties were in attendance. The
fairly audible.
When the parties retired to the vestry to sign the register they were
Mrs D'Estene, He had accompanied by Sir Frederick and Lady Lagard. On returning they passed through an arch of crossed swords, His Excellency the General Officer Commanding and Captain Mon. the charcb, the newly wedded couple entered teiro taking their positions at the top. Leaving
obairs and House, where a reception was given.
were conveyed to Government The following invitations to the wedding were issued:
The accused man smiled broadly at some of the answers given by witness,
Witness said the box produced was in the
game external condition now as when he saw it enter the hotel on 3rd August. He had
no
other reason for identifying it except that he had seen it on that day. Witness swore that he was not called upon to open the door after the box had gone. The man was a tall man and the lady was nearly as tall as the
man.
The case was adjourned until this afternoon.
Hon. Dr. and Mrs Atkinson.
Sir Henry, Lady and the Misses Berkeley, Archdeacon and Mrs. Banister, Mr. Barretto, Mr. Botelho, Mr. and Mrs. Briosir, Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Braga, Mr. Branobflower, His Excellency Major General Broadwood, Captain Bonham, Captain and Mrs. Beasley, Mr. A. W. Brebner, Mr. and Mrs. Bird.
Paul Chater, Captain Crawford, Miss Case, Hon. Mr. Mrs. and Miss Chatham, Hon. Sir Major and Mrs Chitty, Colonel and Mrs. Carter,
A Peking letter states that the members of the Ministry of Posts and Communications have been, during the past few days; in daily consult ation - with their Excellencies Na Tung and Hoo. Mr. W. Rees Davies, Mr. Yaan Shih-kai of the Waiwapu in regard to Captain and Mrs. Dooner, Colonel Dumbleton, Droese, the question of the redemption of the Peking-Colonel Darling, Mr. and Mrs. W. d, Donald, Hankar Rühway.
Mr. and Mrs, d'Esterre,
silver mounted `cloisonne
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