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Seven Crew Members Of ss. Mando Signed Off
Canton Ban On HK Vernaculars
All vernacular newspapers. published in Hong Kong, have, been 'unofficially banned from circulation at Canton, the **China Mall" learned last
night.
No offolat order was made but representativus fram the office of Dr. T. V. Sound, Governor of, Kwangtung, ad- wized all air companice se ving the Hong Kong-Canton routa not to transport Hong Kong vernacular newspapers to
Canton.
Local Chinese press rèpre. sentatives at Canton
werk also told to advise their herd
offices not lo send their. publications.
been air aom.
A0 there has
tra official order. the panies yesterday continued to Accept and transport local newspapers 10 Can.
Chinese ton at the risk of the senders. The Advice piven out at Canton did nos refer to En glish Innguage newspapers from Hong Kong.
Stewardess To Train Local Girls
visit
the
Soven membors of the draw of the Panomanian freighter, ss. Mondo, were signed off yostar- day when they refused to continue to work under existing conditions.
Unless the master of the vessel, Mr. Demetrios
Christiforidis, is able to recruit replacements in the Colony, the Mando will sail in a few days for Port Compha, Indo-China, with a re- duced crew.
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Exhibit Of Paintings By Surrealist
The seven crew are Caprioli Gastone, chicf cook, Aptero Portal, carpenter, Antonio Garcia, mess.man, P. Kindereif stoker, Guiseppe Tregosem, stoker, Mike Howlin, seaman. and Stephen Dake, seaman,
Following discussions Al, the focal Pasumaniơi Consulate Thoraday afternoon, the master : Chinese held a cusference with the crew on Thursday night, The seven der dent members were no prewit. Yesterday morning, the entire jerew except the seven who were absent from the ineeling, told the Panamanian Consul, Mr. Eulolio L. Carrera, that they are willing to continue to work. As a result, 10 Beven were signed off in the afternoon,
artists have for thousands of years copted the Old Masters instead of looking toward the future.
This is the opinion of Mr. M.G. Wong, who is claimed to Chinese surrealist be the only
An exhibition of his painter, painings, presented by the Hong Kong Working Artists' Guild, in now being held at the Holot Cecil, Chitar Rond. It may be seen between 10 am and p.m. today and tomorrow,
was
and
THE CHINA MAIL, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1948.
Reception For. Bishop
A reception for the Bishop of Hong Kong, the Right Reverend R. O. Hall, was hold in St. John's Cathedral Hall yesterday afternoon. Bishop Hall returned on Wed- nesday from England where he attended the Lambeth conference. Among those present were Dean Rose, the Rev. J. H. Ogilvie, the Rev. George She, the Rey, and Mrs. F. W. Weaver, Dr. C. J. Barth, the Rev. Canon E. W. L. Martin, the Rev. F. R. Myhill, the Rev. R. Koh the Rev. John Chung, the Rev. J. Sanbach and the Rev. Frank Short.
St. Patrick's Society Holds Annual Meeting
The seven wilt be repatriated back to Europe when shipping facilities are available. Mean- time, they will be accommodated Mr. Wong, why is 24, at the Colony's Detention House,ern in Canton went to Mr.
The disagreement between the America as a child. During the master
||15 years he spent there, ho studii crewed at the Franklin originated at Port Said while Profesional Art, New York, and College of the way to Hong Kong. They congloned that the food was bude Fine Art Company.
later was appeinted director of working conditions unsatisfnclury and wages instiЛcient.
the sevent
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After spending much time as
Ja commercial artist, he began
fur which he asks
colour scene.
B. H. C. Hallowes and the Rev. Father P. Joy, 5.3. werb elecfod honorary life members of St. Patrick's Society of Hong Kong at the 14th annual general meeting of the Society held at the Jacobean Room; Hong Kong Hotel,.yos- terday.
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YMCA Play Pleases. Audience
BY KIMBERLEY
The European YMCA Draing- tic Club's choice for the firs of the sunson presentation in fun
Hay's romantic. comody "Mr. Faint Heart."
The first night of the perforin- ance was played in the West Lounge of the "Y" on Thursday befora un audlenco which segment to agree, by Ther anthiinen; that the show was good.
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"Mr. Faint Heart" will touell the hearts of all lovers, will slop
and the faces of all snobs
wlif correctly, reveal, perhaps quite the souls of all authors. But most of all, it refutes, vigorously, the common saying that "faint heart never wins inir lady," an ch- couragement; no doubt, to many an inhibited earthling,
On a
in the pleasure cruise blue Mediterranean of happier stammering days, Jos Finch, faint heart, finds himself words, mind, body and soul in love with fellow passenger. Myra Genig Hoping to win her heart, ho, stutters forth the incorrect state
ment that ho ія Julius Mablethorpe,
with un Author Ave million followers, not juibwing yet that the genius wast en the same cruise, under the Kuls of a nondescript.
And that is when the comedy begins! The production by Philip Wood for the YMCA, is reasonably neal, sufficiently
Unies Kay. but al marbielly cdibus: the tendency! of the actors is to indulge in slow, distinct elucution-and monotony, Fino Porformancos
Two of than however, return exceptionally fina performances. They are Len Wilson, as thei faint heart and Norman Tucker as Jallux Mablethorpe.
Len Wilson interprets his role
accuracy with remarkabis
he the sincerity pecially so in gives id the stammering prore-
Jos quisites in the character of Finch.
comu
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The Mando will sail shortly realist painting four years ago for Port Camplu, thence Hong Kong's supplies-and Japan
because, as he says, "nothing can Mr. W. La B. Sparrow, who Dealing with the activities of prices—which usually startle
advance much if you keep think-presided, informed members that the Society for the past year Mr. visitors from England, are no
ing in the present. You have to Mr. Hallowes was one of the Sparrow said it had had a 'sue- look ahead 10 or 20
The membership surprise to Miss Anne Win-
original founders of the Society cessful term. yours," trope, who is now paying a
Many of the sketches, pastels, and had always been one of its now stood at 139, made up of 27 olls and water colours in the ex-keenest
and most enthusiastlelife members, 110 ordinary mem- three-months'
Faibition are in the "conservative" workers. His election to lifebers and two associate members. Colony.
style, but there are surrealist membership was in recognition |_ Miss Warthrupe, 27-year-old Mr N, Mungskati, Mr. Leo paintings such
Dinner Danco "Adorable of his good work. BOAL şewardless,
as selected Chiran and the Reverend Fr. P. Figure" "Cut and Toys********War
Father Joy was head of the to trạm the va newly appointed. R. Campos left Hong Kong Lords" and "Broken Heart". As- Irish Red Cross in Hong Kong St. Patrick's Day was celebrat- Norman Tucker'# rasy poho slewindęsses for the corporation's yesterday by CPA for Berkokother, which is als favourite and during the Japanese pecupation, ed with a dinner dance on St. and clear cliction, maices hls service to Singapore,
And Singapore.
$6,000, Is and at great personat risk to him- Patrick's Eve in the Gripps, Hong Mablethorpe belleveablo andh Having been in Canada and the
"My Feeling of Fall", a water-self he managed to obtain food-Kong Hotel, and the success
of Janusing, United States, she says priers here Mr. and Mrd. R. Jenkins,
stuffs and medicines and dis-the occasion was due in no small Good performances also secin comparatively renzebuble | Menses, F. Kendall, P. A. (Ongi Mr. Wong, who arrived here in tributed them to Irishmen both measure 10 the presence of the from Olive Starbuckus Mary, the although slives, are very expen-Jose Cua Kanto and Jose Leu May, will return to America en camp and outside.
author. who 1st Battalion, the Hornt Innisielll-wife of the real pive,
Dee left for Manila yesterday by December 14.
He afforded much assistance 10 Miss Winthrope, who was born | CPA,
ing Fusiliers.
passes her time with in Peebles, Scotland, was one of
many who were in great need in
Regret was expressed that their middle aged cupid directing lover those days. His activities incur-stay in Hong Kong should have or its blissful path; Bob Leigh as red the enmity of the Japanese been so short.
the brusque but likeable steward, who anally imprisoned him.
Upon the winding up of the who exploits his small part o Hong Kong Benevolent Society, the utmost and satisfying the Arnhold: its funds
were divided equally audience na well; and among the four national societies: Graham as a "common but rich" and a special charlly account was type.
Others in the cast. Vera- Rum- opened so as to keep these assets separate from the general funds. ianzeff, Nelson Selulor, Margaret The money is to be used only Sim. Ross Arnolt. Harold Parker, for the Assistance of distressed Dawn Ramsey, and Kay Stuart. British subjects in the Colony, he appeal to those susceptible to Philip Wood's production will Diocesan Girls School Bazaar said.
formal opening- by Mrs. Matthews. 2.15 p.m. Exhibition of
paintings by Mr. M. G. Wong, Hotel Cecil, Chater Rd., 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Ex-Gunners Roll of Hong Kong, St. Barbara's Day, Cocktail
tion
Spea
experienced
the Beat girls to join the corpora- Tho wedding tools place yester The Hong Kong Working Ari- in England after having day at the Supreme Court Max-sts' Guild will present an exhibi- Office of Mr. tion of recent paintings by Messrs. tione in the Alege Registrar's Ministry. She is now one of its setor Henry Brawn, Executive chan at Hotel Cecit on December Yeo Bon, Lee Byng and Luis STIKINI
stewardesses, Standard-Vacuum Ot
Company, 15. hnying crossed the Atlantie about of Peninsula 76 thres and flown over Europe, Edith Powell, in the presence stocal art circles, have previously The artists, well-known in the North and South
the Mr. Philip Edmund Chapenan and held group as well as one-man Aperien, Near Eat, India and the Far Mr. Franklin Allen Peters.
exhibitions. As far as painting In the Western style is concernod,
Fast,
Hotch and Mrs.
像
During Be war, she flew over Dr. L. A. Khan will address the they have been among the most enemy-held territory tha Mog-Hong Kong Rotary Club on Tuck-netive puintors in the Colony for quity to work in the legation in day at the Roof Garden, Hong the last 15 years. Stockholm.
Kong Hotel, at 12.30 p.m. lic will speak un "The Lost Ten Pribes of Isrue!!
Departures from the Peninsula
Orders For St. John's
The Ove new stewardesses in clude a Russian, three Portuguese and an English girl to whom she lectures on catering, methods of Service, Arst aid, passenger wel-Hotel on Thursday included Mr. fare and passenger psychology, and Mrs. F. S. Gibbs, Captain and The girls, who have already made Mrs. Losunsky, Messrs. B. Binnig, thele first short flight, will pro- R. Shama, V. L. Sargeant, Yon Barle, Urdeg No. 33/43 bably nish their course in Jess Wahab, 11. R. Fischmann, Truis December 1, follow- than three nusitis when each Dahl, and H. J. Widdows," will take the place of one of the
Swedish, German and Spanish,
Order by Comm. A. el Areulli, Coaz- misioner, Si Juhn Ambulance, Hong
Reminders
Today
drama.
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In the election of officers for light, clean comedy, and willing faul's of the following year, Mr. D. J. Sto forgive the little Crozier was unanimously elected young and keen amateurs making President, replacing the outgoing their debut on the stage of live President Mr. W. La B, Sparrow. Mr. Denis G. Sherriff was re- and Mr. elected Hon. Secretary, and F. Shanks, Hon. Treasurer. Party 6.30 to 8 p.m.
A Christmas Fair will be held Chater "Road W. LA B. Sparrow, the Messrs. H.M. Dockyard Recreation. Club detrd
Supper Dance, China Fleet then J. B: Grills, F. G. Muunder. at the European YMCA, Salls
B. Sheehan and J, B. Byrne were bury Toad, Kowloon, on Decem-
will be opened at at elected to the General Commit-ber 11. It West tee to replace outgoing members. 2.30 p.m. by Mrs. P. S. Cassidy. A vacancy was réserved in the Some of the features will be a Committee for a representative of Gipsy Tent: Santa Claus, com the Services.
petitions, sideshow and refresh nichts.
HONG KONG HUR DISTNICT Parades: Eastern Div, Amb, and Nurs.
Confusion Division.
two stewards now on the planes. Among the new arrivals at the ft. Home Nursing Wel, 7.3 m Apart from the usual qualifica-Peninsula Hotel on Thursday KYMCA Amb. asl Nurs, Parade Thurs tions of tact, personality and were Dr. and Mrs. J. Calvert, 7.45 pm.: Lady Officers Class Brigade pearance, they had to speak boin Sir J. Chichester, Lieutenant C. 19 Tue, 1 7.46 p.m. English and Cantonesc.
. Leutz, Mrs. 1. Smith, Messrs.
Ambulance Datier Hong Kong: Decem Miss Winthrope herself speaks Leo Sant, W. B. Dobree, A, 3. fluent French and
Title Gilberi, L. A. Massie, L. D. Mur-er Race Course Duties: Baturday, Dreem. 1. Caroline Hill 3.45 mm, BCAA phy, and C. H. Ells.
Division: Bundg7. Derendur, Caroline H 3.4 p.m. SCAA Division: NAVY Calvel Magalnoes, Por-Ground 3.45 p.m. Central Tilvision.
fron Field Day No. 2 Vorpa wit' hold a Held day on Sunday, Divišuns will pri ndo at the Shamshuipo Wharf at 8.48 mm.
exerelam will be carried out.
KOWLOON BUU DISTRICT Parade Reus Wah Dir. Ya
OFFICIAL NOTICES,giese Consul, returned
Mr. J. APPOINTMENTS Macao yesterday.
The name of MA Charles Mar Among the passengers who left will march to Bhall
Fan
w been wilded to the fist
of Authorised Auditors, it was
for Canton yesterday by the st. Fatskan were Mr. and Mrs. S. M.
where
officially unnounced yesterday. Carlisle, Mrs. M. A. Groves, Mr. Gavt, Schoot Fri. 9, 7.20 p.m.; Tilasha
Y. A. Wahab, Mrs. Morma C. 5. tul Blv. Yaumati Govi, etnol Stn. . Mr. Geoffrey Cadzow Hamilton Pitch, Mrs. M. R. Ludden, Mrs, 7.30 p.m.; Shamshulsa Nurn, and Amb. has been appointed to be an As. Goodspoed, Mrs. G. E. Tyrrell, Taumati Gurt. School Ture, 7. 7.32 sistant to the Secretary for Chi- Messrs. Y. A. Sweeney, W. A: Mungkok Div, Yatimati Govt, Schoul nese Affairs with effect from Thomann, W. F. Assessorow, Wed, 8, 7.80 m. KYMCA Nore, and Thomas Hawthorn and R. S., Dis, KYMCA Thurm. D. 8 p.,
Kowloon Ulv. Yaumati Govt. Schoui Thurs. 9, 1.84 1,R
November 25.
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Mrs. Margaret Hitchon has been appointed to act as an As- Bexsor in the Inland Revenue Department,
Talbot,
December
Ambulance Bottes Kowloon Mr. T. J. Gould. Pulsne Judge, to 13 Shamshali Div. and Mrs. Gould left for Austral Football Match Butlins Hat, 4. Boundary yesterday by the They are going to Sydney.
5. Changte. t. 345 p.m. Trimshatsul Div.
Officers Hestiari All Omers Howlous Mr. George 'Frederick Roes,
Hub Dietrich will meet at the Yamali Senior Master of the Education
Among
| Govt. Bohoal at 8.15 p.m. un Wed to other passengers discuss arrangements, far' sun, 19. Departinent, has ceased to act as travelling to Australla on the ss.
PART 1 Changte are Mr. and Mrs. V. J. Appointments and Promotionsa Misa A. Mackenzie and their two children, Unthank appointed D/8 Chung Shing
a senior Inspector of Schools.
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Mr. Maurico Heenan, Crown Miss E, M. Lewis, Mrs. M. John- Nurs. Div. w.0.5, 10.8,41: Mi D. Bolly Jumes Tinkern, Mrs. A. C. Offenberg, Mrs, appointed A/O, Chung Shing. Nóra. Dir. wed: 101,3,481, A/0 Cheupe Yan“. Sanz
| Sgt. Chân:U Wing pes A7ɑ wait, Talking
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Club.
"Mr.
Faint Heart“ YMCA, European Lounge, 8.45 p.m. Pribor Officers Club bazaar,
Stanley, 3 p.m. Precious Blood Children's Clinic and Orphanage annual bazaar, Convent compound, at Yuen
A general meeting of the Sino- The annual meeting of the Chow Street, 2 p.m.
British Dramatic Group will be Hong Kong Society for the Pro- Royal H.K. Yacht Club supper held at the Public
Relotions tection of Children will be held Dance, Kellett Island, pm. Omice, on December @ at 1.30 on Thursday at SE John's Eleventh Extra Race Meeting, pm.
| Cathedral Hall at 5.30p.m. Happy Valloy, 2 p.m.
Coming Events
TOMORROW
H.K, Art Olub Sketching: Party, in New Territories, assemble .at Kowloon Star Ferry, 10.30
a.m.
Exhihition of Paintings by Mr.
THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB
NOTICE TO MEMBERS-
Eleventh Extra Race Meeting
Saturday, 4th December, 1948.
There are eight Races, the First Bell will be ring at 130
M. G. Wong, Hotel Cecil, Road, 10. a.m., to 6 p.m. Classical Concert, Toe H Club,
Talboy House, 50 Macdonnell p.m. and the first race will be run at 2,00 pm... Musical Recital by Jamson Huang
Rond, 8.45 p.m.
and C. K. Wong, St. John's Cathedral Hall, 9 p.m.
MEMBERS' BADGES, AND ENCLOSURE,
Members and guests are reminded that they and their indles MUST went their badges PROMINENTLY, DISPLAYED. throughout the Meeting,
St. Jolin Ambulance Parade, Field Day Manoeuvres, at Shatin, 12 noon....
MONDAY
Badges admiiting non-members to the Members' Enclosure Dramatic Sino-British.
Club, and Club Rooms at $10, including tax. are obtain- generat meeting, at PRO able through the Secretary on the written or, personal: Lortzo= Lecture Room, 8,30 p.m. duction of ■ Member, such Mamber, to be responsible for all'
TUESDAY
dhills, etc.
Badges admittibe to Members' Enclosure will NOT be on Lost Ten Tribes of Israel," sale at the RACE COURSE. Root Garden, H.K. Holel, The Treasurers Compradors. Office will close at 11 cm. 12.30 p.n.
and the Secretary'a Office at 11:45 am. Both, Oftisén1at 1st Floor. Exchange Buliding.;
NO ONE WITHOUT A BADGE WILL BE ADMITTED TO THE MEMBERS' ENCLOSURE.
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Wakelleld, Cadet Omeer, have H. L. Pickford, Mr. and Mrs, Apr 3/0 HKYMCA Div. of: been confirmed to the permanent. Clark, Mr. and Mrs. A E and pensionable establishment Sanders, Captain and Mrs, P. J. epi, Lo Tin Foul pro Bgt. wad, 1.20.48 with effect from September 29 Senson; Mrs. G. Janssen, Mr. and L/Cpl. Bo Kwok, Chu pro Cpl. wef. H. Rotary Club, talk on "The and October 20, respectively. Mr. P. C. M, Sedgwick and their 1.16.48: L/Cpl. Wad Kwok Chi pro, w..
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appointed 1/Cpl. w.ef.1.10j8 L
child, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Beruld-1.10.481, Pl. Chan Ko, Miur appolited Mr. Arthur Morse has resumedsen, and Mr. G. S. Archbutt, the Chairmanship of the Com mittento Administer the Hong Mr. G, J. R. Guidon, the new
United Kingdom Assistant Trade) Commissioner,
Kong: War Memorial Fund,
by
Mr: Erle Gunal Price has been his wife and daughter is all EUROPEAN Y.M.C.A. DRAMATIC CLUB
appointed a member of the Port from the United Kingdom on Committee. He zucceeds Mr. December 17. They are expected Charlos Collingwood Roberts, to` arrive in January
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effect from on the renovation of the Star With the completion of work November 20 He succeeds Squadron Lendor
Ferry bus terminus, that area Jolin Rendel Harris who has resigned:
now presents a much brighter ap, caréncé, Dr. Eduardo Liberato Gosana, The route boards at the end medical practioner,, is entitled to of the various lanes have been practice medielos and surgery In ruinted, while electric ghiti: the Colony, Arno officially stated have been failed atour the in the Government Gazelle poster provement which terday, app
the travelling public Hefe whi
The inquiry into me wink på soon be made in Uig atoppiór of Godown fee will be resumed at 'shoo-hindky, news, vendors, and The Supreme Court at 12.30 pagi, hawkern from plying their trade.
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MR. FAINT-HEART.
A Romantic Comedy in 3 Acts. By IAN HAY.
TONIGHT or 8.45 PM,
¦in “Y, West Loungo. - Produced by Phillp Wood
BOOK NOW at fèouthán V.M.Q.C
A limited number of tiffins will be obtateablờ; at the Club House provided thep-e ordered-int, advance from the No. 1. Boy (Tel. 27818).
NO CHILDREN WILL BE ADMITTED TO THE CLUB'S PREMISES DURING THE MEETING:
FOR PUBLIC ENCLOSURE, Tib' ptice of dididiksion, to the Pubile. Enclosure is $3
payable. including tax for all persons including ladies, and la at the Gate.
Bookmakers. Tio. Tao manj êtɛ, will not be permitted to operate within the precincts of The Hong Kötig Jockey" "Club during the; Race" Mooling,
• Kafreshinchts will be obtainable in the Restaurant in the | Publie Enclosure.
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STAR BALLOT
́star-and" who hasn't--take part. in the "HONG KONG, FILM, NEWS Star, Ballot, and get all your friends to.. vote, too." This Ballot has
been organise to give rentiers an opportunity of finding out! who is the most popular actor and actress with: Hong Kong filmgoers, and to discover, by election, the best film shown during the period October, 1947 to October, 1048,
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