He was practising with Dr. S. S. Strahan as his partner and died in the latter's home at No. 366) the Peak, Dr. Allan returned here:
home leave five months ago and was taken ill last Juno.
Born 43 years ago, Dr. Allan was educated at Rugby and later entered: the University of Edinburgh where he obtained his degree Eh, B. in 1906. work on beri-beri in Christmas Isand, and. so successful was his pursuit that that disease was wiped out of the Island. In. recognition of his work and a thesis on the same subject, ho was awarded the! degree of doctor "of medicine.
He came to Hongkong in 1911 but! at the outbreak of war he went back Home and was given a commission in the Royal Army Medical] St Corps. He served with distin in France and reached the yank of major. He returned to Hongkong in 1921, The deceased was popular not only among the European commu ry but also the Chinese whose inguage he spoke. Hi name household word Chinese married and is survived by his two brothers, both of whom are con nected with government service in Interesting Wedding An impressive and interesting wedding took place at St. John's Cathedral when Miss Alice Bernice Lee, second daughter of Mrs, and the' late Mr. Li Po of Heungshan was married to Mr, Chow Cheng-lam of Perak, F.MS. The Rev. H. Copley Moyle officiated at the service which was attended by a large gathering of friends. The matron of honour,: Mrs. Chow Yet-kwong was the sister of the bride and Jdaughter-in-law- of Sir Chouson Chow. A reception was held at the home of the bride's family. Among the wedding presents were an elaborate silver tea service together with a congratulatory scroll from General Chiang Kai-shek of Canton and Madame Chiang Kai-shek. The honeymoon will be spent in Repulse Bay, and later the couple will return to Perak.
Trouble on the Talamba The officers of the str, Talamba of the British India 8, N. Company had an exciting and trying time with Chinese deportes on board when the vessel was on her way from Singapore to Hongkong. The affair assumed such a grave aspect that wireless messages were sent out calling for help. They failed to reach Hongkong but were picked up. by the str. Macedonia and relayed the naval authorities here. The str, Talamba carried, besides many. Passengers, 64 deportees from Singapore to this Colony. On her way.
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