Shanghai, Oct. 31.
June, the "month of " roses," is popularly supposed 10 be the month Most favoured by foreigners for weddings. The Chinese, on the other hand, have no particular fancy, all months being the same to them—but the day—that is a different, but most important matter. When itis chosen, the Chinese calendar is consulted and -an auspicious day Is selected, bearing in mind the hour and date the future bride and groom's birth-Gays. This week's social activities have been especially memorable because of two weddings in families of prominent residents, which were Most brilliant affairs, and given on a scale of lavishness rarely met with these days, Of more than passing interest, the marriage -of Mr. Wong Yuen-pao,, son of Mr. Wong King-yung, to Miss Shen Ching-hua last Monday, will long be Femembered as one of the most Deautiful weddings "sch. In many years, Refaining all the, glories of {fhe old-time ceremonial, up-to-date Dut unobtrusive touches! smoothed away the tediousness of the former drawn-out rites, The ceremony and ccclebrations took place in the main hhall of the groom's father's lovely garden at Tsaohoching, which Is. off the Shanghai-Minghong highway, and was attended by over 4,000 guests which included' -high' Government officials, "as well as villagers. from miles around, Notables Present Among the notables present were Mayor Wu Te-chen, Gen. Yang Hu, Garrison Commander of Woosung and Shanghai Area, Dr. C. T, Wang, bassador-designate to Washington, Dr. W. L, New, Mr.Tu Yueh-sung, Mr, Wang Shao-lal, ifr, Chang Shaoing, Mr. P, K. Chu, "and others, Included' in' the thousands of gitts and scrolls received were those from Gen, Chiang Kal-shek, President Lin Sen, Mr. Vu Vu-jen, President of the Control' Yuan, Dr, Hi. H. Kung, Minister of Finance, Mr. 7. V. Soong, Chairman of the Board, the Bank of China, and the chairmen of the various provincial governments, The gorgeous and valuable array of pres-fents included many gold and silver ornaments. They were all placed on display in the main hall, which is a "splendid example of Chinese architecture. In addition to. the beautiful redwood furniture and exquisite lanterns, the walls were literally covered with the red con-
The ceremony took place at 4 pin., the bridal procession, which started out from the Great China Hotel, at the corner of Huchow and Vu Ya-ching Roads, being over a mile long. The bride, who was dressed in usually beautiful red-satin, broidered robes of comparatively old design, was carried in the traditional sedan chair, Her elaborate headdress was made of pearls and flowers Following the ceremony, a banquet was served to all the guests, Gifts of money and a feast were also given to the villagers.
In Festive Mood Arriving guests were put into a festive mood by the first of the four pailous, which was erected a mile Jaway from the main entrance to the garden, also adorned with a pallu, Mrs. John T. Young are entertaining to cocktails on November 10. This arly has been arranged to welcome Mrs, Young's sister, Mrs, Phil Crofts (Ruth Shanks) of Hollywood, and Mrs, Frank Borzage, the wife of the Hollywood film director, blazing with lights at night and gay ers. The garden itself was illuminated with 40,000 lights. Flowers were everywhere, and unusually large as the garden 's, Its capacity was taxed to the utmost by the crowds who came to offer congratulations, and enjoy the amateur and professional {Reateeals which followed the feasting.
Among the several bands which took part in the procession were the Municipal band of the City Gover ment, and that of the" Shanghai Municipal Council. The celebrations, which fasted three days, beginning with the day before the actual cere~ many, Included theatrical performances given by leading actors who came from Peiping for the purpose. Among them were Mr, Ma Lien-liang and Mr. Show Sin-fang. One hun dred Chinese policemen were especially engaged in controlling the trafic to Tsachoching, and In keeping order.
Another Wedding Celebration The occasion of the marriage of toh Kynesing, the elder son of Me. Toh Dlowkwe: Asxstnt Supers intendent of the shapghot Munlepal Police, and Mrs, Loh, to Miss Chien Lienejung, daughter of Mr and is. hin "Hungewen,- "lat aday, Covered olgoralcns "lating taroc days alos The Ret two days they wore held int the Cental ote the corner of Centon and Gheldang Ready, where the cereotny roy dos hold br, Ta Yuanepelpréaldein of the Academia Sinleecdlating. Te Hionueere" were lits, Wu Sen-sun and' be. Song Yung-cing.
"te ceremony, which woe performs ed'at S pany wat modern sla and, titer several bows the couple. was five mortgage eerifeatecopeclale Brawn and wien by maree wats a noted caligtapher, Hundreds fests led the Cental Hate GMfering congratuiatons for, Lab Llentwey a8 they dd the Mckow" Glass where the'beie's parents eae fertahed the famly's, well-wishers, The bride looked "chirmlag ins stallpinc atin gown, made'on semis foreign linen from" Nests" Hong Zang" With it she wore a pink tile holland carried a Vougued of" pine omallons She was atoned by" one Bridesmaid, "After the ceremony, she changed inia a fed anne embroidered, Ghinese Socket and ake" in Wick She attended te unques "Enewe who, called to afer felt tions included "Mayor, War Teton, General Yang uM vu. Yuen: Sings. Wang Shows, and many tne nolatltns the numerous wed ding ets consisting of rol, yale Gunfy"insctbed with Chinese; Sane Seri, Mongolian and. befan chars cits, aver slog, gold and atver-Senaronta, and other artes, were dapinyed in ihe. eualiorm of the Gental Hele and included hee many Government leaders. "Ancient Araras wre saged by amateurs ater the "Among: ofoers of the Shanghai umicipat lice present were noted Mrtlang Pingccuny assent Come Tmlaoners'Guperinigndents St Sine flats Hb, Roberton, W. 4 Mae> Dermot, Acting Superintendent Prince, Det-Chief inspector DB. Rest Mr, Ching. Loongene,"Chiaet Senior fast ofthe Fire ride A brllinty lighted and decorated pallet framed the entrance foe Bfntrn Holl, and part of the celes Brations "conaisied "of q. eolouril parade' featuring men, "drested in Picturesque. relent robes. on horse: Bick Ginees wera Orettd in' plain Beelgn aul Walla several" Ganda cnitvned me proceedings "The bridegroom foa student kwang Hun Universty'aod the bride Studied atthe Besant Gi Schoo! he newiymarred couple returned to into nave ely, Muchow, the day after taels mareages in orde 1 pay Fespects to" iner ancestors Distinguished Chinese The visit here of Sir Shousen Chow, KB, of the Executive Council, Hong Kong, recalls to memory other tinguished Chinese who have been knighted by British monarchs. They include Admiral Sir Chen Ping-sah, K.CN.0., who accompanied Prince Hsuin's naval mission to Europe, the late Sir Poshan Wel-yule, CING, the Jate Sir Kai Ho-kal, CING, and Sir Robert Ho Tung, K.B. All' four were knighted by King Edward VIL. The Late Sir Chihcheng Lo Feng-Joh, K.CV.0., Chinese Minister 12 the Court of St. James during Queen Victoria's reign, was a noted scholar, Ht being said that he could recite. the works of Shakespeare from memory. (This prodigious feat does not seem so impossible when it Is remembered. that, in former days, it was customary to commit the Chinese Classics to memory.) He also translated "God Save the King" into Chinese, Sir "Shousen, whose knighthood was conferred upon him by the late King, arrived recently, accompanied by his daughter-in-law, Mrs. ¥. XK, Chow, the sister of Mrs. Vinson Lee. Although busily engaged, one with business conferences, and the other, with sightseeing trips to the capital, and other places, both have managed fo fulfil some social engagements,
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