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THE CHINA MAIL, SATURDAY, MARCH 12, 1960.
CTION FOR HONGKO
YOUNG
Another
17-21 Club
contest
Dear Readers:
Now for our second prize competition-this should be easy for most members. We want your views on this burning question of the day:
What's wrong or right
with school?
Let's be more preciso. What
do you think of the curri culum, for example? Do it is you really think goured to your needs ar your likely needs once you leave and take a job? Do you think all schools γατίους ought to have "streams" of education for students catering either with special inclina- tions or those who are
enter working to
specific profession?
samu
Do you think enough timo
h
is given to sport and recreation?
home-work
penalty
making school life a drud- gery, or is it essential? What's your idea of a model school, a school after your own heart's desiro? Three prizes will be awarded to the best entries receiv- ed by March 26. We want constructive suggestions and intelligent comments. "No school of alt" won't do! 17-21 Send them to the
Club, Chino Mail, 1-3 Wyndham Street, Hong- kong as soon as possible.
The 17-21
Meet the members!
CLUB MAILBAG MEET Megan Gaye, the
nawost member of
the 17 to 21 Club!
E story in your "Career Corner" last week, on "They Need New Blood" interests me very much. WIN an American- a singing engagement recently returned student be allowed 10 practise as a pharmaciat in Heng-| kony? Richard P. Ling, Kowloon.
As mentioned in David's artiste, American-returned students will not be allowed to practise in the Colony until they pass an examination in forenslo pharmaer here. For further information welte to the Pharmaceutical Society of Hongkong, P. O. Box No. 1298, Horakong.
The Third Prize-winning
Article
The HK refugee
THE CAREER CORNER
By Guest Writer
problem Nick Kendall
By LINDA WANG
This slim Australian girl with the corn-coloured hulé opened utong of the Colony's top nightclub. She has been an entertainer since she was five and, at one time, hod' aspira- being a ballet dancer. tons of
taste in dancing has Now her #kered. She professes a liking for the cha, cho, cho “especially the off-beat." Her favourite singers ore Mel Forme and
WOULD like to suggest Carmen Macrae, and her hob- bles are swimming and suring
that the grounds she has a good sense of beut, a
the New Torritorios area bo pleasant voice, and leans to- wards the jazz side of things. Hongkong and appears amazed Uted to build houses for re- badfugees. If it là necessary to You are now a member, Jimmy. We accept all articles, She got her first nightclub book at her good fortune. Not
Club In progress for an 18-year-old, All | utilise ground spaco, thon sketches, photographs and any other publishable contributionsing of the Pickwick
Sydney and then moved into the best Megan and let's hear they could be like the Re- so long as they are (1) original, (2) not bellous and (3) of a
the Chequers. Now she is in from yout
cttiomont blocks high mandard of work. Let's hear from you!
with much more space for each family.
PLEASE add my name to the membership list, I would like to I know what kind of articles and contributions pou require for publication.mmy Só, Kowloon,
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WONDER if you could help me. My main interest is reading books, but the books i really want to read are so expensive in Hongkong that I cannot afford them. Are there any free-or cheap-libraries in Hongkong? Many young people I know thirst for knowledge, but And it impossible to stake their thirst. So they tum to cheap trashy novels, comic-books and other works of "ilterature" that do not benefit them in any way-John Xavier, Hongkung.
Tong”
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Megan Gaye,
Art
but
Our "Career Corner" pucat today is the popu lar Hongkong disc jockey, Nick Kendall, who has in the space of a few short of years risen to the top
local broadcasting field. At present Com- with the Hongkong mercial Broadcasting Station but, as this
the
article shows, he has not forgotten lin writing days CLT Q newspaper reporter.
One of the more pleasant dapeets
broadcasting: of
Nick Kendall interviewing movie starlet Joy Lansing In Hollywood, California
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MAYA THAKURDAS, 18, student, of & Hankow Road, 3rd fl., Kowloon.
Each family could have A JOHNNY CHAN, 18, student, 37; Peel Street, 2nd A., Hong-
Bitle piece of land for chickens kong.
LINDA ANN WU, 19, student, 51-53 Bonham Road, top fl., and to grow vegetables. It would probably mean ilat there Hongkong-
CHRISTOPHER BIN, 18, student, 17 Kent Road, Kowloon would have to be some form of
transport Atud Later Indus-HE tolephone rings,
THE "PETER LEE, 17, student, 66 Granville Road, 1st i, Kowloon, utalists might be encouraged to
voico might say. MEIMEI CHOW, 18, stenographer, 4A Salisbury Avenue, 3rd) start factories there,
"Nick, grab a taperecordor, Kowloon.
Hotel Community PETER MA, 19, student, 39 Lee Garden Road, top A., Hong-i
centres would go to the Poninaula You've hit upon a big problem, John, sad one that is all too | kong.
follow as a place where parents and Interview Elizabeth self, and also listening to other
Many will give people. common in the Colony. A library has been promised in the new PETER MA, IB, student, 12 Station Lane, D Blook, 3rd 11. could
leave their children City Hall, but for the meantime why not try the British Council | Room 50. Hunghom, Kowloon,
Whilst they Taylor. On the other hand, advice, some good, some bad. the day and the United States Information Service libraries. There are LEUNG SHUN SANG, 17, student, 58A Wellington St., 2nd A., went to work, this would mean
the voice might say, "Nick, You should listen to it good selections of literature in both.
Hongkong.
that people would have dry as you nea single, you will patiently. Deep down in a long places in which to live without be on duty over the Christ- rumbling criticism there could
mat holiday as
MEMBERSHIP.
Fill this in and sand
it to the China Mall,
1-3 Wyndham Street, Hongkong. Name
Ago Occupation Address
By ANNE BASTICK
BLOUSES AND SKIRTS
AWERYONE waara klouess and skirts on occasions and this week I plan to give you a few hints on how to make them look thale best. A white blouse will do with any skirt. This spalios to plain colours but do make sure it matches the colours in your skirt.
Rock
fi,
'n' Roll on way out?
NOTES on NOTES.
S rack and roll on its way out? **Billboard," one
by Carl Myatt
Tung Το
by Ski
Swing."
Backed
during
the fear of fires,
This would not cost друзи more than the present schemes
for bulkling, though it might be necessary to charge a little more for rent.
think what is needed is more facilities for refugees to Ieur à trade,
at
Wo want our married staff mombors to be with their famifios."
you
all
be a grain of an idea which could help you.
Your studies should not be imited to radio alone. From
can lear 4
These are some of the aspects the theatre you
contrast
you to put THON
showwa. varka
By reading a lot you can develop a
of being a professional broad- sense of timing, from music a caster here, or in any other part sense of pacing and of the world. However, those which will enable engaged in broadcasting would an Perhape Colony firms could not change it
WHAT MAKES A BROAD- Iceling for words, so that a "the dingy, dirty, for the interest you have shown Her latest in a series of albums contribute by training people,
CASTERY-By far the most phrase Lite
Immediately In this column. The more of you for Capitol, le entitled appropriately but give them an allowance
And is the same time so that they can I hear from, the easier it makes exacly
important requirement in broad dark room" will of the most authoritative of my task of deciding what re- Stats Jon Broup which includes Brms so that people could have
pleture in the well- conjure up the exuberant Missive, Hostels. might be built by casting is a stenable
mangalßcently
modulated volce with warmth stoners' mind.
radio .is dealing with cords to review oach week.
The competition in magazines
and a good sense of timing. If Deco a place to live. This would not I music and entertainment,
have already reviewed that most perfect of ail
panista. Hank Jones un plano,
the person at the business end free, and in the beginning, the something for the pop fan, the Dakota sweeps sent from ballad, to take a lot of space or cost more seems to think
friendly hours long and the pay small 10, "Bill-
of the microphone is
If you are keen and feel you have Latin American addict lovers blues to swing with effortless case than other welfare projects und board" claims that Ameri- of flamenco muste and light Are Low." "Willow Weep For Me" Refugee Year effort.
Listen especially to "When Lights it could be a worthwhile World
and sincere, listeners will be
you to aland more tolerant over an occasion that core insida can disc jockeys are ro- classics. I think Its time the jazz and The Song Is You."
al error or mis-pronunciation. The disappointments and hard fan got a look in, and my re Un Capitol T 3241.
Many of the qualities of a top knocks that a life in show buɛl- the jazz beat. cords this week all deal with
broadcaster can be acquiredness gives you, go ahead and through hard work and ruthless try your luck. self-criticism,
If you are looking for is HOW
GET INTO a soft job with easy hours. BROADCASTING: I started my glamour and plenty of money minimum of radio career in Canada as in return for
Ilstener. After effort. I suggest you enthusiastic while I began to think I could somewhere else. do better than the people I was find it in broadcasting.
In these days of Big screen listening to, 50 I went to
moro
fusing to play any rock 'n' roll music on their
programmes.
DEGGY Lee is pue of the few Mr Edward Heyman, noted
while singorg who can song writer who has been visit- WHEN it comes to pure jazz really hold her own with the singing. few can compare likes of Ella Fitzgerald, Carmen Sarah Vaughan
con-
Fitzgerald. Macrao and The with the great Elia
ing the Colony, regently firmed these statements, "Big Beat" is fading away from the American musical scene.
But what in the situtation in Hongkong? Is rock and roll losing its popularity here? Is the Hongkong teenager likely to be Influenced by the tastes of his American counterpart. The questions intrigued me, so I went directly to the men who, thought, would be able to provide me with the answers. This is what three of the Colony's leading DeeJays had to say:
It has been said of Ella that the when it comes to singing the only reason she sings a song is bines. Petty has 1 husky, because she ikes it
breathless type of vulce which This Apparent alter stening to binia of an undercurrent of ex- the Porgy and Bez album which eltement. the recorded with Louis Armstrong.
at me thoroughly enjoyed her Her latest LP, recorded with Kirk, Ella undersunds Gershwin. George
Sheartland, Will pleand
during the D'
She knew what he is trying to ex: Convention m pres in his music and for that
reason she is able to
On Capitol 1219.
The album is "Beauty And comptement The Beat Hear copecially her his tuner with her own loss. rendition of "You Came A Long Way "Summertime" is a perfect example From St Could." It's way out! of what a great singer con to do tu an equally great song, LOUSE LA RE strong, eure, flery and pelgnant as ever. He romps. bounces and seats his way through his roles in a man- ner which belien his age. He is the perfect foil to Ella's honey-toned voice. Bing Crosby crice said "Man, wonten or child. Mila's the greatest.” agree-one hundred per cent. But # 18 this album and go Is Louis. On Verve MG V-4011-2.
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MUSIC City has brought in a
Mnow Hook of Jazz records Da
the Atlantlo label.
Jackson's One of he bẹat la Mit "Plenty. Plenty Soul," The MJQ vibist backed by group when includes Frank Fuster
RON ROSS5 (Rediffusion) — Rumpus Time, Ten To Twenty club feel the popularity of rock and cọli --- that is the heavy solid beat-ts definitely
a Senor. Joe Newman on trumpet, Josing its popularity and is
and a rhythm section comprising being replaced with a more
Horace Silver, Pearcy Heath and sentimental lytic
Art Binkey. and easily DAKOTA Staten is one of the
Arrangements few really gond jazz singers
are by Quincy danceable tempo. However, I
tunce the and all the don't
think the
come on the scene in Hongkong ja
majority of which were written by ten yearn. She has a
Jack-ara priginals. A swing- teenager will follow (for the fast
ing album on which a great deal the title suggeri, happens A
plenty of "soul" in the playing of all the "musicians,
On Ailanilo: 1209.
Jones
the
re-
tline being anyway) the trend freshingly, original style plus s in the revival of big band music powerful voice which can even that is taking place in the be heard above a full blown
Staice
NICK KENDALL (Commer- clat Radio)—I-FI Ch—“The trend In America doesn't necessarily follow suit here. I think we can look to a rocking summer and with Elvis pulling off his Army boots and getting back Into those suede shoes, we can expect some hot sides. My personal
doing opinion, after shows with teenagers, in that they like to stomp that energy out of them before sliting down and listening to bulisda, for the Lummer at least, rock and roll is here to stay."
TED THOMAS (Radio Hongkong) HJ Hit Parade- Rock and rall losing, its bopi- larity? Deinitely not, They said the same thing when the calypso came along said, then later when the cha-cha started to hit ur. Elvis' latosi EP "Elvin Best" which actually is a collection of old Elvis hits, has already sold over a million records. This is his 18ti million seller. No, 1 don't think there will be change-yet. The thing about. rock and roli la that li is simple
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The plain-coloured blouses jaave you free to have the gayet and boldest colours in your skirt. When you wear a patterned Slows the skirt should be plainer. For instance, if que blouse has
design of colourful Nawers on it, then your skiet could be to understand and the kids love plain olour or strips, (wide stripes look very nice on a full sklet) or polka-dote,
A useful buthi to have in your wardrobe is a skirt and blouss
of the same material. Worn tagoiker they make a charming dress, and separately they can be chosen to match your other blausen and skirts.
it. After all, it is the kide who dictate the popularity of muste these days and as for as I can
see, there is no tall off yet."
So there you have it--the opinions of the "By Three.**
Don't be tempted to wear your straight bloures outside a full: skirtį it gives an untidy affect. Worn outside a whim straight skirt, however, it can look very neat, specially if the blouse is gathered T HAVE repeived numerous
'phono's gaite, como from into a band on the hips au in the «katoh,
Briefly thin, plain blouses to be worn with a gally designed members of the Club, and some skirt, or the other way around. Otpuses should be worn outside † from · ́khorn #little too old to only if the skirt is straight.. Finally, a wide balt or cummerbund on the ging.
I would like to thank you all 'gives you a' good walslijne and brightene your outfit.
trumpet.
By
there is
is your name
Saul
SAUL MUST HAVE- BEEN THE SAULT OF THE EARTH TO SOMEONE, AS HIS HEBREW NAME MEANS "LONGED FOR! KING SAUL WAS ISRAEL'S FIRST
RULER
©1991
The Hit Parade-
TED THOMAS
TALVIS is homa! No
Enood for anything
Ding Dong Song - Teal Chin
Welcome New Lovers Pat Boond
Deborah The Oricketə
Protly Blue Eyes Steve Lawrence
14-3
Ciao Ciao Bambina - Yes Tin Tong Mandolin, Band
Sleep. Lagoon The Platters
1.
2.
As Time Goes By Johnny Nash
3.
4.
5.
4.
7.
Put Your Head On My Shoulder Paul Anka
9.
0.
1 Keep Tryin! Poni Talia,
10.
Tho
11.
It's Time to Cry Paul Anka
12,
13.
I Love You Baby Paul Anka
14.
15.
Too Proud Johnny Nash
10.
17.
La Mer Trade Martin
18.
more to be said on that subject, surely, mort successful rock singer of all time with eightoon "million-set- lor" recpids to hit credit, "ox" sorgeant Presley completed his sorrico last Typeday and flew Statowards to continue his tabulous career,
THIS
THIS work'» "grystal ball" selections will no doubt *osuan raļved eyabrawe. “The Little Drummer Boy," by the Beverly Sisters in a moving Christmas story which tells of emalt Boy being taken to ybs the in- 'fant"Jhope in his orib, end taking alppű his toy drym The Carmenkement le good the harmony, le exenlient and the tune patohy,, lựu a cemi öldte in Kodland," but
Tender Lova and Care Jimmie Rodgers
What le Laval The Playmatos
Come Be My Love The Poni-Tailu
You're My Baby Barah Vaughan;
Broken-Hearted Melodyarah Vaughan
10. Why Frankis Avalon
20.
Rudning Bear Johnny Preston
won't go down really big
here.
SUMMER · Place Theme the Percy Faith
la alli) tope In America...18. Hopakong we have a different dutting, by the Fontano dieta. You'll like it.
A
TIME, long ylawy! wait for Alvin Orchpetra, Labdan "dies pyn Cavid
·Bøville · Witnła) Ja taw
months it'll be damand' 'hora,
In great
CONWAY Twitty
and
Johnny Preston, bath. In the millionaire olam in their native United States, are teaminis up for a package
how to tour Britain. This should go down well with the British pubila who've dona Preston's hit record. Running Dear the signsæl · honour at promoting it from... Nb.. 7 to No. 1 In, woven shpet days.
TO
look Yoti won't
Radio 15
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the programme director of the movies and T.V., radio still re- biggest station in town and told mains the biggest entertainment him se. Unfortunately he did medium. I have yet to meet a not agree, but he gave me some person who could shave, rend a and drive a car while advice which I was sensible books
watching T.V. enough to follow.
I went to one of the small medium in itself, owing some- stations in a small town and thing to drama, literature and ataried to
businem music. Anyone with a wireless learn the from the bottom. In shart Beence is entitled to be a crille, time I
learn. gained experience in and you must
to smile when announcing, sporta commentai- gully
someone slopa ing, Interviewing, planning pro- you on the back and says, L script writing and heard your show last sight. It grammes, balance and control operating. was lousy."
Get out and about, Meet as many people as you can, ond pro- learn as much as possible about
I also learned to make a pretty good cup of coffee.
Broadcasting la a hard
fcolon and must be studied the as many things as you can.
Get come as any other,
to larow and like your YOUR FUTURE IN BROAD- audience and it will like you. CASTNG: In Hie you never There are now a radio stations stand sill. You go forward or in Hongkong and the prospects
backward. you go
In any for employment are improving branch of show businers you all the time. If u have must be continually working to something to give, try your Improva, This can be done by luck. Remember Wherever you listening to recordings of your go-there's rudlo'.
WOT, NO WATER? — Dedicated to those long- suffering individuals me the officom and men of the Hongkong, Fire Brigade.
(Credit card to Paul V. Wakeford, 17),