Sir Harold Parlett. who tos been visiting his son, Mr. Hf, 1. M, Parlett of the Hongkong & Shanghai Bank-Ing Corp., 18 leaving here to-morrow for Japan, Sit Harold was the first British Consul here; 30 years ago, and only recently retired from Government service, During his visit here, he was able to renew a number of old. friendships and to make a Ruumber of new ones. His underslanding of the Japanese and his genial personality have endeared him {fo all who have had the pleasure of meeting him. The Japanese. to a man, adore him as a complete personification of the gentlemanly quali los generally associated with British Aintesmen:
"The foreign community here was well' represented at the funeral Services for Mr, B. F, Okoroko!, for many. years accountant of yote Motors, who died at the SMR. Hospltat here following a tragic aceident on April 30, The deceased is survived by his." Japanese widow. They were married four years ago und were widely known locally, Football Fracture Mr. J, F, N, Mayhew of Butterfield Swire yesterday fractured his bone in a football game between the Cosmos Sporting "Association of Dairen and a {eam from the visiting Blue Funnel liner Sarpedon. The injury is regarded serious enough for Mr. Mayhew Immediately to leave for treatment in England. His de~ parture will be felt keenly by the Cosmos XT, the only completely European team in this community. An ardent sportsman, Mr. Mayhew was one of the best halfbacks on the team, He received his injury early In the first half of play, Despite his Toss, the locals succeeded in trouncing the visitors, 2 to 0, A.D, Production Local amateur players will present "Lucky Dip" by Frank Voster at the Concordia Auditorium on the night of May 19, The cast of twelve per=
Morgan Is in charge of lighting, props and other stage work.
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