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New Lido Opened By Lady Southorn
Lavish Playground At (natural beauty of these · sur-
Repulse Bay
*OPENING CEREMONY ATTENDED BY MANY GUESTS
roundings will be enhanced to an jextent making this delightful spot one of the most attractive resorts jin the Far East, and a Mecca alike to our residents and the visitors
The new Lido at Repulse Bay, to our shores.. which was opened last evening conclusion, and in request- by Lady Southor in the pre-ing Your Ladyship to formally sence of a large company of declare this building open, may guests, is a magnificent addition be permitted to add a more peri to the amenities of Hong Kong sonal note in expressing my deep and should prove a most popular sense of appreciation to His Ex- rendezvous for visitors and resi-cellency and to you, for the kindly dents generally during the sum-interest you have continuously mer months.
evinced in the progress of this un- dertaking, the success of which The building itself is of reins undoubtedly assured. launched. forced concrete and there is
as it is, under the sponsorship of! thing lacking for the complete so charming and tactful a per- -comfort of guests. Crazy pave
(sonality.” ments, grass lawns with huge gar- -den umbrellas and the most lavish
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Lady Southern's Reply
оред equipment in the way of refrigera- Declaring the building tors, soda fountains and cocktail Lady Southern said:-"It gives bars for the benefit of the inner me particular pleasure to come man make the whole establishment here to-day to perform this cere
hathing I admit that a the equal of anything similar to mony.
MONGOLIA
JEHOL
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SHA
HONAN
YELLOW SEA
General Ho Ying-Chin (above), Minister of War at Peiping, is mid to have been given per- mission by the Nanking Government to resist a Japanese invasion of North China.
The map shows how Japan has been taking over Chinese teritory since 1910. The heavy lines, show, the border of the territory now in dispute..
be found on the Riviera and other beach of one's own would be the H.K. VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS
playgrounds of the world.
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acme of delight; still as I am not;
A large company of guests had a millionaire I gladly share the
not
COMING WEEK
gathered there yesterday after-sea and the share with others ORDERS FOR THE noon to await the arrival of His always provided they do Excellency the Officer Administer-strew the country or seaside with banana skins and paper bags. ing the Government and Lady!
HONG KONG VOLUNTEER I recognise fully And although Southern, O.EE, who was to per- the delights of a matshed it is DEFENCE CORPS ORDERS BY form the opening ceremony. obvious that with the increased LIEUT-COLONEL H. B. L. DOW- Shortly after 6.30 pm. Their Ex-popularity of bathing, it is not BIGGIN, OBE COMMANDANT, cellencies arrived, and were
possible for evervoze to sit under HONG KONG VOLUNTEER DE- comed by the strains of the!
This own matshed. Space and FENCE CORPS. National Anthem, played by the
both militate against expense
wel-
band of the Lincolnshire Besi-this
ment.
HONG KONG Friday, July 12, 1935.
PARADE "So I feel that the promoters
Corps Engineers scheme After Their Excellencies had of the Lido
are to be
their Monday.. 15th July 1935- mounted a specially prepared dais, warmly congratulated on
which, the first Parade at Whitfeld Barracks at equipped with loud speakers, the enterprise, of principal business of the evening portion is to be opened to-day. 15.30 pm on A A. Lecture. was begun.
Chairman's Speech
Corps Signals:
Parade at Corps Headquarters
(Sig.) P. S. M. WILKINSON. ***Captam. Adjutant, HK.V.D. Corps.
AFFILIATED UNITS Nursing Detachment, HEVDC APPOINTMENTS
Mrs. M. H. Wright is appointed! Pharmacist with effect from 8th July 1935
LEAVE
Mrs. E. B. Lambert is granted one year's leave from 24835 to 123.8.36 -
SLIMMING BOGEY::
FOR WOMEN
Theories Exploded By Doctor
COCKTAILS NOT SO BAD EITHER
A few popular theories were knocked on the head by Dz N Tattersall, of Leeds, speaking at the Annual Congress of the Royal: Institute of Public Health and the Institute of Hygiene, resumed at Harrogate recently.
(Sig.) M M MELLOR
Acting Commandant. Nursing Detachment, HKYDC NOTICE RIFLE COMMITTEE MEETING
There will be a meeting of the culosis among young women arose.
Whenever the subject of tuber-j
ORIENTALE
NOT A BAD IDEA
REVIVING THESE GRAND OLD COMEDIES.
OF YESTERYEAR!
WE ARE POSITIVE THAT THOUSANDS.
OF PEOPLE WISH TO SEE THESE N MIRTH PROVOKING EPICS AGAIN. EACH PICTURE WILL BE SHOWN FOR ONE DAY-
FOR TO-MORROW ONLY
SUNSHINE SUSIE
DAY "ONEWA
-DAY
T ~ MON JULY 15 1 TUES, JULY 16
CHARLIE CHAPLIN
CITY LIGHTS
EXTRA! EXTRA!
3 LITTLE PIGS
STAN
LAUREL
OLIVER
HARDY
ONDE
ERA
DIAVOLO
fest Tuesday, 16.5.35 for Signal In-Ride Committee at Volunteer be said, one invariably got people 1 DAY WED. JULY 171 DAY THUR. JULY 18
The greatest good of the great- est number must be considered and the neat bathing boxes at In calling upon Lady Southorn reasonable prices will put bath at 5.80 p.m. on:-
ing within the reach to perform the opening ceremony.) Mr. J. H. Taggart, Chairman of dents, Service men and tourists struction. the Board of Directors of the who could not indulge in it be
Drill fore, while the larger bathing Hong Kong Realty and Trust Co-abins will provide delightful
Ltd. szid:
"On behalf of my Board. I have to thank You Excellency and Lady! Southern for honouring us with
substitutes for matsheds.
Trees Preserved
Headquarters at 5.30 pm. on Fri- talking about the evils at slimming,
Thursday, 18735 for Arms day, 19th July, 1935.
M. G. Battalion-Signal Unit Monday, 15th July 1935. Signallers W. Je Thompson, E, A. Gabbert, R. Rathmell and L. Glen- The lover of trees will re-dinning-parade for W/T: In- your presence here to-day, on thejoice to bear that the trees at the struction. occasion of the inauguration of back of the Lido are to be pre- Wednesday, 17th July 1935–—–— this-the first section of our served and I feel sure that with. Unit will parade for Signal Ila- Lido" which Your Ladyship has their gardening traditions and struction. A short lecture on
graciously undertaken to for enthusiasm the promoters of the Map Reading will be given. mally oper.
Lido, supported by the able as- Friday,. 19th July 1935
Morse Instruction as arranged. that sistance of Mr. Green, will soon confidence "I have every
AIR ARM upon inspection of the premises create hanging gardens in the and realisation of the facilities best style of Babylon to adorn
The following are appointed those premises will afford the their concrete buildings
Flight Cadets with effect from "The Lido of Venice has public-of a nature hitherto lack-
esi12th July 1935:- ing in the Colony-you will established its reputation long ago I state as a resort of rank and fashion dorse my remarks when that our architects, Messrs. Little, often strangely and mattractive- Adams and Wood, are Che
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Captain L F - Nicholson (re-
tains the Hor. rank of Captain).
Lieutenant J. F. Wright (retains for ly presented in picture papers the Hon. rank of Tieutenant).
congratulation upon their efforts. Lansbury's Lido provides plea- H. Burson, (retains Hon. rank They have presented as with are to thousands of jaded Lon-of Corporal (L/Sergt). building both perimanent in cos. Coners, but I venture to think struction and practical in: lay-out.that in beauty no Lido in the and one which from the viewpoint world can rival Eepuise Bay. of appearance is a credit to its With all the facilities, that the Lido will place at the disposal setting.
-
tourists "come
of the public it is possible to say "I will spare you a lengthy to residents and dissertation outlining details of unto these yellow sands' in construction and equipment but increasing numbers.
I do desire to avail myself of "the
"I have great pleasure "in de-
W. E. Peers. (retains rank of Corporal M. G. Section).
X-A. E. Mackży. ·
D. R. Byde.i
G. R. M. Ricketts.
J. L. Bonnar,
A. M. W. Scott
G. Rolglase.
EL L. Tudor.
HONG KONG VOLUNTEER
DEFENCE CORPS ANNUAL SWIMMING SPORTS
Commandant, Lient-Colonel
B. L Dowbiggin, OBE COMMITTEE. President, Major EJ. R. chell O.BE
dancing and cocktails.
While there was no doubt that there were women who had slim- E-med themselves into tuberculosis,
slimming, dancing and cocktails (only afected such a small pro- Mit-portion of women that they could not affect the figures of the country as a whole.
Chaiman Lient F. W. I. Ross Hon. Secretary and Treasurer, CM., G. T. Padgett, L. RE
CQOLS., BA Edwards. Sergeant C. S. Coom: Sergeant E F. Selk Sergeant W. Stoker. L/Sergt. W. H Owen Corporal B. Gosano.
STEWARDS
CSM M. E. Baptista. C.SAL B. S. Rogers. CS.3L A Urquhart.
Sergt. W. F. Webb.
Wenker, Ser
"There is not doubt,” he added, “that women are the weaker sex They may swim the Channel and dy to Australia; but their physical make-up is such that they cannot stand the strain and stress of industrial life as well as the
men can."
ONLY
THEFLEN WOOLSEY
[PICTURE]
PEACH O RENO
ONLY
HAROLD LLOYD
"FEET
FIRST
Sir Pendrill Varrier-Jones, 1 DAY FRI JULY 19 1 SAT. JULY 20
medical director of Papworth
Village Settlement, sald that
The Annual Corps Swimming tuberculosis was killing every TEDDIE
Sports will be held at the Victoria year four or five times Recreation Club at 9.15 pm. on people as were being killed in road Saturday, 27th July 1935. *
Prozzamme of events is as fol- lowa:-
accidents.
Tuberenar people, like other people, like to rise in the world. if they see all the best jobs in their workshops held even by ordinarily healthy people they became dis
Event (1) 300 yards Team Race, teams of 6 men, each man to swim 50 yards a
Event (2) 50 yards Ladies couraged Invitation Handicap Race Open
All Equilment on issue (with-Entrance free
occasion to express the hearty apclaring open the first portion of the exception of that issued to
Event (3)-100 yards Men's
Therefore, let them rise i they have ability, and they will
preciation of my Board to the Lido and I hope it will give Corporal· Peers) will be returned Invitation Handicap Race solve their own problems."
Colbourne Little and his collabora-pleasure and healthful recreation to the Quartermaster's Stores by-Entrance free tors. Messrs. Melanis and Mylo to all who revel in this glorious 20th July, 1925. for the personal enthusiasm they bay both in glowing sunshine ar
Event ", (4).— High Diving
have evinced in the scheme by radiant moonlight (AP-Air Arm will be struck off the dives.
Names of Flight Cadets of the Teams of 3 men. 3 plain swallow later than 5 p.m. on Friday. 19th enthusiasm which has nurtured plause).
their keen interest and. skilful assistance in certain minute detada
Those Present
roster of the parent unit on 12th July 1935 but the unit uniform
550
July, 1935, p.
ANNUAL SWIMMING SPORTS
Admission tickets at $1.00 (sne (dollar) each will be on sale at the Officers Mess, Sergeant's Mess Canteen and the Victoria Re- creation Club.
Event (5)-Pillow Fight Event (6)-100 yards Team which did not strictly fall : witkán Among those present at the will be retained pending issue of Bace 4 styles. Teams of 4 met. the purview of their professional function were His Excellency Air Arm Uniform -
1st men Back stroke. obligation. I should like also to Sir Thomas Southern, and Lady RANGE FINDING CLASS
2nd man,” Side stroke, d be afforded this opportunity of Southom, accompanied by Capt The Class which assembled on
3rd manBreast stroke. conveying to Mr. H. Green, of the W. J. E. Cragy, ADC, His Ex- 4th June 1935 and which W23
4th man-Free style": Botanical and Afforestation Decellency Major General 0. C. composed of Troop, Armoured Event (7)-HKV.DC Nursing partment, my personal thanks for Borrett, Mrs. R. O. Hall. His Car Section and Motor Machine Detachment - Championship. his advice. assistance and unfaiHonour Sir Atholl MacGregor, Gun Section will continuein-yards Entrance free. - ing courtesy tendered to as In Kt, and Lady MacGregor, Com-struction for a further six weeks Event (8)Inter-Unit Water each, ale connection with the horticultural modore C. G. Sedgwick, and Mrs beginning Tuesday, 16 July, 1935. Polo.. adjunct of the venture. As a re-Sedgwick, the Hon. Mr. Edwin beginning Tuesday, 16th July, sult of his ready co-operation, Taylor, the Hon. Dr. W. R. A., 1935. confidently predict that when the Moore, the Hon. Mrs M. J. Breen, trees and shobbery recently planted the Hon Mr. T. N. Chan, the No 1723, CQMS., J. M. San- attain roo
more mature
the Hon. Mr W. E Bell (Director) ley No. 3 (MG) Comparry is and Mrs. Bell, Mr. W. Schofield, transferred to Unit Reserved. Sec- Mr. D. Burlingham, Capt. R D. tion as from 7th July 1935) Walker, MT M Hazelrigg, Ar
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Troopgranted sick leave
11625 to 10.835 STRUCK OFF THE
Competitors and Officialsen. trance free by special tickets.
Programme will be on sale on the night of the event at 10 cents
There will be a dancing for two
the cas
Events, 14, 6 & 8 to count to hours wards Corps Swimm Cup:
Ponts in all Corps Events ***
CANTOR
ONLY.
GAYNOR
Charles
FARRELL
SUMIY
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MASTERPIECE
YOU SHOULD SEE EVERY ONE OF
THESE MASTER COMEDIES. AND DONT FORGET TO BRING THE KIDDIES; OUR SUMMER PRICES ARE STILL THE TALK OF
THE TOWN. MATINEES 20-30c EVENINGS 20e-35c-55c
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