Can
you
draw?
SPECIAL
The 17-21
Club's
big
contest
THE
China Mail 17-21
Club, in conjunction with the Sunday Post- Herald Companions' Club 3 competition
announce
for the design of a poster for World Refugee Year. Prizes valued ot Q total offered of $150 will be
for the best three con- tributions selected by the World Refugee Year ap- peal organisers. First prize
$75. second $50, and third, $25.
will be
The poster will be featured during the WRY special appeal week early next manth. The appoal aims to call on individuals to fund with support tha whatever they can afford. be illus. The poster must
trated, and includes
slagan
in English and Chinese. Two examples are "Give that they may live" or "Your money for their lives." but you are asked to make up one of your own, It must
THE CHINA MAIL, SATURDAY, APRIL 16, 1980,
SECTION LO
DEPRESSION
Ray.
(Credit Card to Roy Fun, Hongkong).
MEET THE MEMBERS!
PETER HON, 19, clerk, 81 Lockhart Road, 3rd floor. Hong- kong. Special interests-writing, drawing, pickniking, and music.
PAUL V. WAKEFORD. Apl. 4, 24 Macdonnell Road, Hong- kong. Special interests sailing and drawing cartoons,
DON A. Hongkong.
CHAN, 17 student. 5N Bowen Road, 2nd floor,
Liberty in the eyes of THE CAREER
the youth of today
Unquestionably, the youth of today is demanding more liberty, more free- dom from parents. This is a fact in which the older generation cannot possibly deny, and yet they are quite conservative in the granting of it. Whether this propensity la likes to go to the cinema. so glimpse of a nightclub, but she the near future will be Inten- she asks for mother's permis- l at once reprimanded. She is sified or not depends solely on sion, and mother kindly chooses sent to her school every day by the ntillude to which parents an appropriate flm for her Hi- motor-car, and a most trust-
their chliden, and treat
the Ule darling, plus one boy cd driver who may be spying on aspect to which children
(mother's most trusted nephew) her. In short, she is cut off from pesnick,
to accompany her to the show, socicly.
i
She wishes to go shopping *What, then, la considered and mother Immediately real freedom for today's volunteers to be her escort. trendgers? That ta what,
readers, I want to ask you.
The granting of more free- dom is a problem both of the parent and of the child. In many A case, because of too much freedom, the child is spoilt, She wants to driven into triad sociofies or into with her school-mates, but she juvenile delinquency, and the is forbidden. She longs to get n effect thereafter is appalling.
A booby
sto
He is one who has acquired a wide liberty. He may what he likes to do. He may go wherever he pleases, He dresses bimself like a booby, with allm tight trousers, technicolour shirts, and hair bulging out of his forehead. He wiggles in his walk. He cannot stand still even for a moment. He hums "pop" tunes. He whistles incessantly, driving the "old man" into con- stant ire. He takes his girl out for dates, to parties, to the cinema, to cafes, to nightclubs, and lingers about in the streets when it should be time for hir to go home.
the
We
What, do we have Dh other side of the scolo? have a silent, placid, doelle, and obedient giri. She is already HELEN CHAN, 17, 26 Bonham Strand W., 20d Noor,, Hong-
past eighteen, and much sophisticated young lady. And HILDA SUNG. 17, student, 157 Wengnelchong Road, 7th floor, yet she is treated as a child of Hongkong,
eight.
keng.
CHRISTOPHER POON, 17. student, 13 Briar Avenue, 1st Baer, Hongkong.
2
She Is dependent on her parents, because she has been used to it since her birth. She
LAFCADIO YUEN. 19. student. 8 Church Lane, top floor, has to consult her mother before | she dares take up anything. She
bo in black and Hongkong.
white, or in not moro than two colours.
and
Entries must be received no
later than May 3 prizewinners will be an- nounced on Saturday, May 7 in the China Mail and Sunday, May 8 in the Sunday Post-Herald.
Today's glut of singers
THE
PRE music fiold is glutted by singers. Some are good-many are bad. Often
3
so-called singer, reaches the top thanks to an astute publicity agent, a gimmick and the influence of in- Huential paople in the record business.
In the event of ontries not coming up to the desired standard, however, the organisers
tho roserve right not to award the major cash prizes and in that event consolation prizes will be awarded for the thrao bost antrios,
-MEMBERSHIP
Fill this in and send it to the China Mall, 1-3 Wyndham Stroot, Hongkong.
Name
Age
Occupation Address
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NOTES
on
NOTES
But once
there In a while comes along singer of rent talest A true griist able to express himself solely with the gifts God has given him. He or Parade." | she doesn't have to resort to hip
shaking. gold lome Jackets, palka-dotted Cadillacs and they Ilke. The music comes from the heart.
Such a singer is the new Capitol recording star Mark Murphy, a great bir hunk of zood looking male who is fast catching the imagination of the record bugu.
Mark is a tremendously verzytule siger in the best Sinatra or Satuny Davis Jar traditions, and on this his Srenguk
albur
for Capitol p
Carl Myatt
Avalon),
"It's not for me to say (Mathi, "All the way" - (Glnatra). Here is a bright new star in the musical trament. He's key to light the way for some time to come.
On Capliol 1299.
* ★
FOR your dancing pleasures,
ABC-Paramount have come
up with an album which should appeal to all you devotees of the big beat.
It features "The Keymen," the resident band on the fumove Dick Clack teenago TV programme in the States. This albumi has been pları- ned and presented by Dick Clark himself. Arrangements are by Don he fulfills the promise he Casta. Numbers Buch na "imio of showed on his debut recont
Capri." "Bentimental Journey" and Giart of Something.
"Long Tall Sally" (made, famous by Little Richard) should keep everyone hopping happy.
On ABC Paramount-ABCS 288 (Stereo),
The
Mark is backed quite superbly this thee by Bill loman's West Coast gross Some of the better known usicians you hear on this disc are the Candoll brothers Conte and Pele remember their trumpet work on "Stormy Weather" in the movie 'Bell, Book and Candie?") dramenORAS
Stan Levy and Me Lewis Jimmy Rowles i plama and Joe Mundragon
been
You
clean-out, pure jazz piano, then go right out
on bark Mark sings a mamber of and buy negro planist Junior song which have already papularised by other singers, but Mance's first recorded contribu- tion as a leader to the murio such is the talet of this young man that you have the impress the world. travroved on the original versions. Hear aing "Venus" Frenka
The Hit Parade
TED THOMAS
THE lato Buddy Hally is long timo dead. but his the voice still keeps
"Crickets" 'of records fively enough to promote their ap
salo
pearance
to
second
spot in the Hongkong Hit Parade. This wook makes you wonder just
how much stockpiling
of tapes the average pop singer does,
*
*
. During his sint with
two Unolo
1. Ding Dong Song - Teal Chin
2.
Deborah - The Crickets
3. Sleepy Lagoon - The Platters
4. China Doll - Amou Brother
Theme from a Summer Place Fontaine Bisters
It's Time To Cry Paul Anka 10. First love — This Playmates
Why Frankle Avalon
Promiss Me Thomas - Patil Page
7.
He'll Have to Go - Jim Reeves
8.
Welcome New Lovers - Pat Boone
D.
11.
House of Bamboo — Karl Gráni
12.
13.
As Time Goes By - Johnny Nash
14.
16.
10.
Adam and Eve Paul Anka
17. Staleway to Heaven' Neil Sedaka
18,
19.
20,
La Mer Trade Martin
Am I do Ealy to Forget? - Debble Reynolda
Pratty Blue Eyes — Blava Lawrence
#t
Rated
tinuing presence at num. ber one in America pre- mlave' it a big salo
here when it arrives.
first time
In the
уедра Dam, Elvis Presley didn't cut a single dieo, but he'd re- corded enaugh material
Tender Love and Care --- Jimmie Rodgere
Running Beer Johnny Preston
The big new platter
*
England right now is tha
Freelay
domeb
of You".
effort
包車
British charts it's already
up at number four
master
atlit
0
le advanco
to koop agent busy. Than a Hi became avaliable these were released so that the thai disciples could know Elvis still livath.
Icas And
triakis
his
Joss of dlacs"
"stockpile
"Btwok
for the
the
Indeed!
liveth
Gill, havan's heard the Paroy Palth version of "Theme From A Summer Place"
Ite but
Film star Dabble Rey- noida naka "Am I so Easy To Forget" with enough conviction to land, her In the Top Twenty In Hong- kong this week, could be another really big one like fior best setting "Tammy" some time ago.
Til in a great new talent. Mance te one of the sarthisst, swingingest planists to come along in long
€0 to
CLUB
pierdes
(Credil Card to Robert Leigh,
Hongkong),
The 17-21
MAILBAG
CORNER
By ANNE HEYWOOD
TOTHING is more
Nofing-and
UT-
MOTO
unsuccessful -in a job. hunter than the "you name it can do it" approach.
Many times, when
WO
a job badly, we're apt
to use this approach, and it never works.
Knows better
#
In the first place, the em- ployer knows better-no- body can do everything equally well. In the second place, it is usually just sign of mental luziness. You haven't taken the time to determine what it is you like to do, what your special skills are and what HERE are a few questions: Do you troue membership cards? the company might be in
PLEASE tell me the meanings of the names--Hilda, Margaret
and Anita-Hida Sung, Hongkong.
but will do
Keep reading this page, Hilda. We haven't got to them yet,
Boon,
What is the credit card for? What kind of drawings would need of. the page welcome most? Would you accept fashion designs?--Roy Fay, Hongkong.
If you're job-hunting, the Dear Roy-1, No; 2, Credit cards are issued for all contribu- first thing you've got to de- Hone pubished, and ten of these cards entitle the member to a termine is what to put cank youchier at well-known stores in the Colony; 3, We welcome down ander the heading: any drawings as long as they're done in black-and-white and aro of a high enough standard; 4, YeR.
Position wanted.
Dream Song
I dreamed of theo-my beloved companion,
I dreamed of it—the gard'n we used to go. Dost thou feel lonely in thy gloomily bleak grave? My darling friend, you know I love thee sol How I admire the solitude you have to taste! How I regret that I didn't follow theel
To a land Unknown-the place of perpetual bliss, Oh my sweet ono, thy vision shall I see!
I dreamed of flow'rs we loved to pluck
Fotos?
- ore they j
I dreamed of trees we used to run around, But now begin to favour forget-mo-nots, So I will plant some in thy cold, cold ground. How I adore the way you spoke of future life, How I remember ovary, fook thou showed;
I thought I was with thee in thy hermitage,.. But it's dream—and my tear-drenched eyes glowed.
(Credit Card to Peter Ignatius Wong).
By ANNE BASTICK
IT'S PARTY TIME:
There are many parties at this time while. He playe without pretencs of your so let us consider the type of dresses you will be and frills. ffis music surely come wearing for them.
from the reart.
Backed
20
colossus of the superbly by
·Brown and ex-Dizzy Gillesple’drum. I'm sure you realise that you
through
mer Lex Humphries. Maico glides | have grown out of the frilly, smoothly
ntimbare Jika for Bale "Lilace in the lacey, party frock you used to "Love
Lain "Birk's Works" and "Blume wear. You will look prattler in for Beverlee."
On Vorve: MG V-9918.
aalmple dress made out of taffeta or brocade with a wide skirt, gathered or pleated at the walit, or even- a princess-line dress which; I put all in one, with a smooth ling over the hips.
different coloured
matching sash tied around the waist, with big how at the back still looks nice. You can vary this idea by But I am reviewing one of his re wearing a cummerbund or wide
TOMMY BANDS I know has
BAG for qulle
while so he cannot be included under
the category, of "now talent."
cords, because it showe quito elsariy
how the trend in muse is changing in belt, although this of coure Americe and also how young winger does not apply to the princose. are adapting themselves to theine.
changes, Rock and raiź, they may is
on the way out, so what luppIDE?
Some of the Lessor Tigia stari mak-
(an early switch to now finida.
One of the first to do my way
CHIC
Bande, I'll be frank with you. I ·For you over, sixteens there is never liked Tommy Saa aina bigger range of designs to help rock and roll. Be sounded tọc math.
But I do like his new album for you in your selection. For the Capliol What I'm Think
cooktat party and warly evening You." The change is unbelievable, a slim drits; is always chlo, but Tommy a backed on this one by the Frest Nelson a Rákia Orchestra there is no doubt that for either Rickdia it was who helped sinatza on ja format acouston or dancing a. the way back to the lock, and #30 | full skirt is more attractive, and Rave Nat King Cole's caces de certainly more comfortable to elded
*Ko may have done the amor Bande, who ever † WERE. since he charged termin Tau bevei getting his full quola be nightclub öffers and bookkigu.
Wear
Whatever · your ape, `or the The neckline le entirely your type of dress you are wearing, own sholoe, but should not be the evening is pñs of the faw co-
whan' you Dat! On thị LP Band concenfenter on i too low," although a plunging pasions the halinde ich malo s paciant line at the back to always hats brightly ocloured materials. job of it. You'll veriniaily Nice #79 tering. Be careful, however, not careful though, not to combine Nearness of You" "I'N "Nemember Alpet!" and
to have it below the iøvel of either too many colours or two (your buntant
colours that glanti):
Be specific
It isn't enough to
30
"office worker." Be able to
be specific as, for example:
"Typist in a publishing
Mention
specific skills
Read Up In The
Library
On Different Job Fields.
can offer, provided they're dl- rected toward a specifte job that you Ho, the better.
Data
company" or "Book-keeper data. This includes age, educa- After that, give your personal in a food company"
or tion, marital status, freedom to "Nurse-receptionist for û travel or relocate and any im- doctor" or "Saleswoman in portant hobbles er club work or infants' wear."
volunteer Jobs, Try to select the onos that have a bearing on your "Position Wanted."
That gives the employer
If you're not sure what job a feeling of confidence in you really want, get to a library you and your efficiency. and brows? around. Read books on different felts. Watch "But it doesn't matter to your newspaper and magazine to me where I type--typing ads, list the types of companica
that appeal to you. is typing," people tell me.
If bored
The tact
is, though, that it does make a difference. If the material you typo bores you to death, you do it more slowly and with more mistakes than you will it a subject matter that fascinates you.
Moreover. If you're interested in the beauty deld, for example, you'll find that even you be-
gio as just a typist, you'll be advancing, because you'll read all about the company's busi- ness and learn a lot about it. Enthusiasm is what gives you the extra push over the top.
In presenting yourself to an employer and in preparing a lob resume-that is the most important factor: naming just what you want to do and being
| cathusiastic about it.
Second is the matter of specific skills.
ar
Mention your abilities to tre And do shorthand, or fe or keep booka
operate 趄 machine. If you can sell, or do telephone work or speak o foreign language. mention it. I The more additional skills you
is your name Monica?
KKERY.
MONICA, EVER READY WITH A WORD OR SIK, HAS A NAME OF LATIN ORIGIN WHICH MEANS *THE ADVISER."
C1959 TAL
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The 17-21 Club's
1.
2..
five rules
Membership In the 17-21 Club is open to all within that age group.
Contributions and dll activities of the Club will be limited to members only.
3. Contributions may consist of anything that is publishuble — articles, letters, stories, photographs,
o drawing; verzese. But-only the beat will be printed.
All contributions MUST be original.
Written contributions should not consist of more than 350 words, photographs and drawings will only be accepted in black-and-white,