of $2,500
The Customs House on the Bund iwas the scene of an armed robbery jon Friday afternoon, when King Yung-fah, a coolie employed by Madier, Tibet & Ca, 9 Avenue Edward VII, was robbed of {$2,500 and stabbed several times in the body. daring in the Jeoolie is lying in a serious condition inthe Lester Chinese Hospital.
The coolie left the firm with the money for the Customs House chortly after 4.15 pin. In the Castoms building, he walked up the stair-lease, as lift transportation is refused messenger:
'AS soon as he landed on the third Jfoor, two men, both armed with knives and pistols, held him up. After the coolie had been relieved lof the money, the men stabbed him several times in the hands and tody, leaving him sprawling on the floor lina pool of blood.
The robbers escaped with the fat Hangchow the Japanese should refrain from participation.
The Japanese, however, feel that the Conference ought to be postpone fed in this case as, they maintain, it would be unfair to Japan if she thad no spokesman to present Japan-jete views on Far Eastern questions, Tt is even being suggested that} [Japan ought to sever all connection with the Institu: e of Pacific Relations if a Conference is held under such circumstances—Reuter.
A pretty, wedding took place on Saturday afternoon when Miss Dorothy Bevan, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs, James Bevan of /Sunderland, England, was married to Captain H. G. Reed, eldest son of Mr. H. C. Reed, and the late Mrs. Reed of Southsea, England. The leeremoney was performed at the HBM. Consulate. by Mr. A. D.
[Cathedral by the Sub-dean, Rev. V. Blackbars and at the Holy (Trinity IG. Sutelitte.
'The bride, who was given away by M. Gordon Bevan Enlist, her cousin, Wore a charging dress of white satin cut on medieval lines with train. © She carried a veil of white silk' tulle and Jace with" orange Bouquet of dark "red roses. The bride was attended two, bridesmaids, Miss F. MeGougan and Miss I. Moir, both of whom were beautifully dressed in blue satin and georgette, with georgette hats to match. "Miss M. Carr in her capacity of flower ini, wore a dress of pink satin and Jgeorgette and pearl hat. Mrs. H. Mfory, was the matron of honour end fore a gown of block satin with half moon design and trimmed white, her hat was of the bowler ype, black with black feather.
The page boy, Master Billy Warner, wore hive satin. trousers and white blouse with frilled collar cuffs, The ushers were Messrs:
Chartces, H. A. Crickmer, Watkins and SIN." Vincent, all senior officers of the Fire Depart ment. of which Captain Reed. is Deputy Chief Omtcer." The best man iwas Captain J. Gotdon Dyson, Chief Officer of the Munteipal Fire Bri ade, In the Cathedral music was Provided by the Holy Trinity] Gethedrat chai ana atr, BE, Young the organist.
neeeption was beld at the staff guavtera of the, Municipal Isolation Hospital and lawn' where many friends of the bride "and bride. groom gathered. A small string! orchestra was provided by the! Band of the 2nd Bu. The North: cumberland Fusiliers amd was very) Tmiuch appreciated by everyone!
The Biite's going away dens was Shick che wore a brown, Weaver ni brown crepe de chine over pained coat and a hat of beige ele
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