Mr. G. A. Combe has recently arrived in Chengtu as H.M. Consul-General. He has made an excellent impression in the port already and taken to his work here with keen interest. Mr. A. G. N. Ogden remains as Vice-Consul. Mr. Combe has appeared twice in public recently. He gave a brief address to the children of the Canadian School in connexion with the recent Empire Day celebrations. Yesterday he was at home at H.M. Consulate-General to the many visitors who were present to assist in the celebration of the King's Birthday.
Last week Mr. R. R. Brewer and Miss C. Falstaff, both of the American Episcopal Mission, were married at the M. E. M. Girls School by Dr. Spenser Lewis. After the wedding, a reception was held largely attended by the community. The happy couple have journeyed to Mount Omei on their honeymoon trip. After the summer they will' take up their residence on the University campus.
The Rev. A. H. Fisher, of the British and Foreign Bible Society, and Dr. Leda Snider, of the Canadian W. M:-S. Hospital staff, are to be married next Wednesday. They will go to the Kuan-hsien hills for the summer.
Announcement has been made of the- engagement of Mr. G. G. Helde, of the local Y.M.C.A., to Miss Erma Forbes, of the Y.W.C. We understand the marriage is to take place early in the next year. This is a good way to a practical union of two effective organizations in town. If the present matrimonial rush continues, before very long all the eligible yang men in the capital will be provided for.
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