The Archive · 1934

Some of the Gay Doings in Hankow

The Royal Wedding Celebrated: And St. Andrew's Night with Haggis but Without Pipes Frost un Ows Hankow, Dec. 3.

The two main interests during the past week were the marriage of the Duke and Duchess of Kent, and the Caledonian Ball. The Radio Broad-feast of the former ceremony was clearly received and nota few listeners were thrilled by the magnificenee of the occasion. The commentary on the entry of the Royal couple, the service itself and the Jcheers of the crowd which almost towned the Joyous peal of the bells, made one feel very near to the homeland, and in fact part of the privileged guests themselves. The British Residents Astocistion, as also ithe Zero Club of which the Duke of Kent isan honorary member, cent loyal greetings to which replies we received on Saturday. There we: 20 official receptions, although 1 Delieve the Zero Club had 9 special meet to which they invited friends fo drink to the heaitty and happiness Jof the Bride and Bridezroom. The [Consulate had the grounds illuminate Jed at night with coloured lamps, and replica of the fags of the. {wo countries over the pores. HM. [Capetown "presented "a remarkable picture with the perfect outline of eectrie "lamps glistening in mide

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