Peiping, Mar. 31.
On account of the British Embassy being in mourning I am unable fo write about the many important farewell entertainments which undoubtedly would have taken place under Happier circumstances for the British Ambassador and Lady Theodosia Gadogan. I'am sure that although the community of this old city have hac fo abandon these festivities their wishes for a "bon voyage" and a happy return to the old country are none the less sincere. Sir Alexander and Lady Theodosia Cadogan re-tured to Peiping two weeks ago with their second daughter, Cynthia, from Shanghai and Nanking and were welcomed at the Chien Men Station by members of the British Embassy and a representative of General Sung Chieh-yuan, Mr. Hsiung Shao-hao, Peiping's Largest Dinner I must really give a little space to the largest dinner party that has been given in Peiping since the Manchu days to celebrate the Ooth birth-Say of his parents by the Mayor of Tientsin, Mr. Hsiao Chen-yin. To this dinner welch will be the main topic fof conversation for many a day in Chinese circles 8000 guests were Invited to dine and came from for and wide, some even coming from Shanghai, Hankow and other equally remote places, in order to be present. Three of the leading restaurants were taxed to their utmost capacity and no expense was spared in order to make this function a complete success, To entertain the guests a temporary theatre was erected for an all-star entertainment by some of the coun-toy's best actors, Mr, Vu Shwyen, who being the best pald actor received $3,000 for his performance which last ed one and a half hours, A rather amusing incident occured when this actor's turn came on, quests who had been monopolizing the best seals were asked to give them up to more in-'Quential but later arrivals which they refused to do, Relatives kowtowed to the couple but the other guests merely bowed three times before a portrait of the god of Longetivity Which was hung in the main ball." took two days to deliver the 47,000 presents with which they were pre the ladies tifin given by Mrs. David son, Black, whose late. distinguished husband discovered the "Peiping Man" and among the guests were Mrs. Hutchison, wile of the British Commercial Attache, Mrs, and Miss Dedman, Miss E, Punnett, Mrs. Hall of the American Embassy, Mrs. Kendall, Mrs. A, C, Dunn (Gladys Havers) the artist, Mrs. L. H. Howell, Mrs. Dieualde, one of Peiping''s clever women doctors and Mrs. Houghton, whose husband has long been connected with the P.U.MLC. On the same train was Mr. Owen Lattimore, the able editor of "Pacific Affairs"' and Mrs. ° Lattimore both "well-known travellers who were guests of the American Ambassador, Mr. Nelson Johnson and Mrs, Johnson during their last few days here. Many dis tinguished people, both foreign and Chinese, were atthe station to see them off and they will be met at Changehun by Miss C. Tyler and Miss F. Holgate, who left a day before in order to do some sight-scing there before really starting on their "Via Siberia" journey to Europe. 1 also saw Mrs. Henning who was going, fas far as Mukden in order to pay a surprise visit and be present at the birthday party of her—grandson, Michael Lister, to whom she is devoted.
Women Attend Luncheon Tt is unusual for women to be asked to attend the Anglo-American Luncheon, but as this occasion was the last opportunity tke Association would have to bid farewell to Sir Alexander and Lady Theodosia Cadogan, there was a large gathering of both ladies and members. Dr. Fergion, this year's President, made a short speech congratulating Sir Alex. ander on his new appointment and wishing him success, in reply the British Ambassador "gave a resume fof his career since 1908, when re centered the diplomatic service, Among the guests present were the' Amer can Ambassador and Mrs. Nelson Tohnson, the Right Rev, Bishop Nor-Fis, who has been so many years in Peiping and North China, Mr. Butler, Britis Consul General from Mukden and many others, An Interesting Wedding The marriage of Miss Delia Gurnee: Scot to Mr. "Peter" Cuthbert Tyrwhift, two of Peiping's most popular young people, took place on March 24, frat at the British Embassy, where Mz. Fitzmaurice, the British Consul performed the civil ceremony and Tater, at 1230 o'clock the Rev. C. Grigiths, Chaplain to the Britis: Em: assy, omeleted at the religious service which took place at the home of Mrs. Calhoun. The spacious draw-Ing room was decorated with white flowers mostly lillles and the bride and bridegroom stood under an arch from which hung the "Double Happiness" in white jasmine flowers, behind them was a "pai lou" covered the brightest of silks, in marvellous, Chinese designs, the swastika ete. Phe bride, who was given away by the American Ambassador, Mr, Nelson TT. Johnson, looked charming in.
gown of heavy tribute silk cut in. princess style with a long train the fall sleeves being of tulle and he tulle vell was kept in place by a tiara in silver set with " turquoise stones which looked very light and Jovely besides being usual. She carried q sheaf of madonna lilies and was attended by the utile dat ter of Mme Hoo Wel-ich who looked faderable in her bright green sill Chinese dress trimmed with pale pink flowers and \earing an artistic flower headdress. Mrs. N. Seel, the [bride's mother, elegant in hor' soft gray gauze costume and picture hat in black. The buffet wedding breakfast followed and the Americ: bassador, proposed the healt happy couple. 'The bride, Mrs. Tyrwhite'and fror mother, Mrs. Seat have been. socially prominent in during their' residence here and was a disappointment to many that only few close and intimate friends were invited to witness the wedding. Mrs. Scot is leaving Peiping shortly for Americ Mrs. Danby Leaves Mrs, C. G. Danby, one of Peiping's most popular and charming hostesses! left by train for Harbin where she fs fo spend a day or two with some old friends, Mr. and Madame Maffei, the Italian' Consul and will leave from there via Siberia on her way fo England. Her son Dick while on his Easter vacation "from Bedford, will meet her in Paris and they will spend a mantis there before returning fo England, Mrs, Danby expects 0 away from Peiping for nine months. Among the many dinners and cock-tall parties given in her honour was here for three years language students, left to join H.MY. "Neuralia," due to sail. from Hongkong on April 1, Mrs, Bartholomew, who was Miss Z. Howell before ker marriage, sailed at the and of January for England, where she will me him. "Mr. Bartholomew is the fr OAR, officer sent to Peiping for the purpose of learning the Chinese Tanguage and has sot a high standard to those who follow. He will be missed on the tennis courts, algo on the ce next winter, as he was an unusually clever skater and organized our last fee carnivals, His place has been taken by Flight Lieutenant Murray, The alter and his char ing wife both have parents well-known to many old residents in the Far East.
Bon Voyage Parties 'There was a large number of both foreign and Chinese residents at the station to see Mr, and Mrs, C, M. Jamison, and. their small daughter Patsy, when they left for Shanghai en route to Scotland, Their' a parture was postponed until now on Account of the serious illness of their Gaughter who is still far from well. Mr. C. M. Jamison has been the manager of the Hongkong and Stang-hal Bank and both he and Mr Jamison will be greatly missed by the many friends they have made during the years they have spent here as they do not expect to return to Peiping. Mr. J. A. Ridgway replacing him and Mes, Ridgway and family, who are at present in England, expect to Join him in Peiping later fon in the year, 'The British Ambassador and Lady 'Theodosia Cadogan were at home at the British Embassy on March 27, from 630 to 8 pin. to say goodbye to all their friends, 'There' was a continual stream of people coming and going of all nationalities and many prominent Chinese. 'There was a fooling of genuine regret that the Cadogans wore leaving, after such a brief residence ju China's old capital to which they were becoming. attached, as illness prevented them enjoying' the first few months of their Yime here. Among the guests was the American Ambassador, Mr, Nelson Johnson and Mrs. Johnson, Mr, and Mrs. Hoppenot, Mme, Dan, Mr. and Madame. Don Richardo Muniz, and others too numerous to name, Sir Alexander left the next day make farewell calls in Nanking and on the 30th, Lady Theodosia, accompanied by her daughters, left by the express for Shanghai where they will be met by Sir Alexander and sail by the Empress of Canada, for England.
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