The Archive · 1928

CHINESE COUPLE'S BIRTHDAY

Relatives of Well Known Chinese to, Celebrate at Macao A notable Chinese function witl be observed in Macao on July 28 fon the occasion of the joint celebration of the birthdays of Mr. and Mrs. Chun Chih-yn. Mr, Chuo celebrates his 70th birthday on that day and Mrs. Chun her 60th, Mr, Chun is the son of th Mr, Chun Afong, the well-known "Fruit King" of Wong Mau-cha (Heungshan, Kuangtung) and of Honolulu. He went to America at an early age to study and was among the first group of returned students, which included Mr, Tong. Shao-yi, the famous statesman and diplomat, fu 1923, Mr. Chun served as Civil Governor of Kuangtung, after which he retired:0 Macao, where he is held in high esteem. Nephews of this venerable old gentleman are Mr. Chun Fu-sun and Mr. Chun Bing-him, compradores of Messrs, A. R, Burkill Sons and managing directors of the Nanyang Bros. Tobacco Ca, both of whom are very well-known to the local community. A grant nephew is Mr. Ki Chun, owner of the greyhound, "White Park." A son, Mr, Chun Wing-ken, is compradore of the Douglas 8. S. Ca. of Hongkong, where he is ver: popular. Like her husband, Mrs. Chun is held in high esteem by the Macao community for her politeness activity Mr. Chun is a connoisseur of Chinese porcelains, antiques an paintings, this having been his hobby for more than 30 years. Fie has acquired some very valuable pieces, and knows the history of most of them. munications is contemplating the establishment of a seaplane service between Shanghai and Hankow.

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