The Archive · 1923

Property Sale in Shanghai

Disposal of One of Messrs, Reiss Co's Heusca An interesting property sale was don Monday afternoon Novi, Murray & Ca.

ting on behalf of the Oficial Receiver of H. M. Supreme Court, put up to auction No. 695 Avenwe Haig, house and grounds belonging to Messi Reiss & Ca. and formerly occupied by Mr. H. H. Girardet. A reserve of Ts. 125,000 was placed on the propert: and this was easily passed. A number of people attended the auction but only two took part in the bidding—Messrs. Butterfield & Swire and M Kam-tong. Bidding start-Tis 126,009 and was quickly carried to Tls. 141,000, at which. price Messrs. Butterfield A wetter of gentry ins de the Chinese City have, we understand, approached the authorities for powers of self-government for the Shanghai District. charming gown of white georgette embroidered, in pale gold, and long tulle veil. Brock Park was best man and Dean C.J. F. Symons performed the ceremony. A reception was held afterwards at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Fredericks, 506 Avenue Foch. The bride's going-away dress was of deep blue embroider: ed voile, with a large black hat. The honeymoon will he spent in Ogondai, South Manchuria.

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