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It's an extraordinary thing, but whenever there is anything really good going. I invariably miss it. Take this motorcycle business the other day. Did anybody give me En Cultured Comfyou are ashamed to let ansbody see
English in Army-what the tip that free wines and whisky for research! How glad I would be were available at the fill-up to prepare a lecture on the subject, stations?. Not on your life! Even and get an old pal of mine to de- the Editor-supposed to be a friend liver it with the proper gusto yes,
"gusto" is the word.
standing, a Compared and Con- haven't seen it in the house be- trasted with the Anacoluthune, fore!" Equivocations, Hyperbole, Pleo No, my dear; I don't suppose naams, Illiteracies, Land, Hybrid you have seen it. I only Derivatives Employedivilian "What sort of a bools is it that
of unine-never said a word about it. He told us about free air, free oil, and free petrol, being provided, but not a word about filling-up with free drinks,
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Now if I had known, it would have been quite an easy matter for me to borrow a bike and get out as far as the first filling-station, and stop there to fill up. Why was I not told about this? It really is too bad, and if-1 say IF-there
were any bottles or barrels brought back from the filling-stations un- broached, and the generous pro viders of these lubricating liquids don't know what to do with them, consignments addressed to me, care, of the Editor, should reach me safely. At least, I am prepared to
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I am not ashamed, my dear:
I simply wanted to tell you,'
"Then, you ought to be abamed, Perey, that's all I can say. Of course, it doesn't matter about me
oh, nol-I am nobody, but you might have some consideration for your daughter if you have one for me. Mabel, you had better go to bed!"
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I see there has been a lot of talk lately about putting women in their places. It is easy to talk-its the doing, not the talking, that gives trouble. You can lead a home to But my dear," protested Percy, the water, but you can't make him you misunderstand me. I haven't imbibe the life-giving fluid if he is kept the book hidden away, and not so inclined. So can you tell I'm not ashamed of it, and Mabel woman where her place is, but it is not at all certain she will go read it if she likes-I hope she GRAND HOTEL DES WAGONE there.... As a matter of fact, I
will-and so can you, my dear,' be added,
"I only bought have been listening to
little story it this after which has some bearing upon this
Well, what is it called?" de important subject, though I am not manded Mrs. Ennpek. sure what it is!
·Shanghai. Birds,"
Peres:
replied.
Shanghai WHAT?” "Birds, dear; it's about the birds of Shanghai,"
"Mabel," said her mother, “I
told you to go to bed, didn't İ?”
With his coffee and starboard light" on a table at his elbow Mr. Percy Enapek anuggled into his favourite armchair for some quiet after-dinner reading. Mrs. E. had already talked herself to a standstill during the meal, and.
"Now," said Mr. Ennpek, after Percy sighed with relief as her dutiful daughter had retired, ing the amah for having put ice-bringing such a dreadful bock into trust him that far-especially as 7 heard his wife in her room, ecold-what do you mean, Percy, by
shall be calling at the office at fre-water in the hot-water bottle. quent intervals every day just to see if anything does come for me.
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There's no doubt about it the women are making progress these days. I see the Kowloon ladies took on a team of bluejackets at hockey the other day, and although beaten managed to score a couple. of goals. The ladies turned up two "men" short, so a couple of sailors lined up with the girls-they would I wonder did they don skirts for the occasion, or how were they able to indicate to their shipmates that they were "ladies" for the time being? Wear ribbons in their hair, or their Service trousers instead of shorte? Anyhow, three cheere for the Royal Navee, always ready to lend a hand in an emergency, and especially to come to the assistance of beauty in distress.
Like many others I was greatly disappointed with that lecture the other day on English in the Army. The lecturer admitted that he was afraid the title of his talk was ́mis- leading. I'll say it was! He should have called it A Dissertation or the Precise and Euphemistic Syn- tax Employed in Military Circles to Avoid Misconception and Misunder
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31r. Ennpek lit his cigar, took two or three good puffs, and then picked ap a book he bad bought that after noon. Five minutes later Mrs. E game in, still bot with indignation after her encounter with the amsh. Seeing her husband so comfortably settled naturally annoyed her, so she turned her attack on him ones
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"Can't you give your wife a little attention, Percy, instead of burying your-nose-in-a-book-as-con-as-you- get up from the table #
Mr. Enapek fdgorted nervously with his coffee-eup, and of course spilled some.
That's right" said his spouse, scathingly. Throw it all over the carnet. I suppose Fou'll say that coffee is good for carpets, like your filthy tobacco-anb."
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Mr. Ennpek could "have said a let, but merely coughed gently and wiped his spectacles. You see, he has been married quite a long time. and knows when to speak and when
not.
What are you reading?" de manded his better half.
A-a book, my dear," replied Percy, meaning to be facetious.
I know that; don't be a fool, you fool! What book is it 1 I
-house t
my
"What do you mean,
dreadful. book" asked poor Percy, realis ing that the recent typhoon was. recurving in his direction, "There's nothing dreadful in a book about birde, surely "
"You didn't say it was about birds, Percy; you said it was about the Shanghai night-clubs And cabaret "how !"
"Pardon me,***gaid Mr. Ennpek, "I said nothing of the kind. What I said was
"Well, how do I know it, then ".
snapped Mr. E., with a note of "Think I triumph in her voice. don't know what you mean when you talk so coarsely? I're been married too long not to know you, Percy, and its no use you sitting there and pretending to
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lost his temper, but found his voice. By this time even poor Eanpek
With both feet on the loud pedal
he roared-in tones that could be heard by listeners-in at Renulee. Bay and Taipo:-"This book is about birda-birds with feathers birds with winga-birds_that__in their little nests agree, Azd. now I am going to write a book.".
"Tou write a book, Percy; and what will you write about..pray 1”.
Hong Kong Worms: By Out of Them!" replied Ecopet, as he grabbed his hat and slammed the front door safely behind him,
Diary of Coming Events.
To-day, (February 8.)
Golf: Interport Matches, Shang- hai v. Manila, Fauling.
Fanling Hunt and Race"Club," Point to Point Mei Po, 3.30 p.m.
Hockey Hong Kong Ladies. v, Kowloon Ladies, 3 p.m.
Cricket:-Div. I.: H.K.C.C. Navy, Craigengower C.C. v. Uni- versity. Div. H.: Craigengower v. University, K.C.C. v. R.A.0.0, I.R.C. . K.B.8.F.P.A.
Fancy Dress Ball in Aid of Women's Hostel Fund HK, Üniver sity; 8.30 p.m.
Queen's Theatre: "The Bridge of San Luis Rey."
World Theatre: Casanova", and "The Adopted Son's Victory". (Chi- nese picture).
Star Theatre: "The Terror:" Majestic Theatre: "The Rough Riders."
Ten Dances: Hong Kong and Peninsula Hotels, 8 p.m..
Dinner Dances: Hong Kong, Peninsula and Repulse Bay Hotels
8.30 p.m.
European Mails: Outward: Europe vid Marseilles (Hakusan Maru), 9.30 2.m.; Europe, viậ Siberia (Liangchow), 'e p.m.
Bunday. (February 9.) Fifth Sunday After Epiphany. Evensong: St. John's Cathedral with K.O.8.B., Band, & p.m. :
Golf: Captain's Cup and 2nd round Junior Championship, Fan- ling.
Cricket: Combined League T. Combined Schools, 11 La"
'Somerset's Gymkana, Kwanti.
St. Peter's Church Annual Meet- ing, Sailors Home West, point, 12.30 p.m.
"Alias Jimmy
Queen's Theatre: Valentine."
World Theatre: "Sailor Made Man" and "Black Jack.'
Star Theatre: "Two Lovers." Tea Dance: Repulse Bay Hotel, 4.30 p.m.
Tuesday, (February 11.)
and
HK. Land Investment Agency Co., Ltd., 42nd Ordinary General Meeting. Jardine Matheson Board Room, 12:30 p.m.
Queen's Theatre: "Alias Jimmy Valentine."
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European Mails:-Outward: Gen-Europe vid Marseilles (General
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Monday. ((February 10.) St. David's Society Annual eral Meeting, Chamber of Commerce Board Room, 5.30 p.m.
Queen's Theatre: "Alias Jimmy Valentine,"
World Theatre: "Sailor Mada Man" and "Black Jack"
Star Theatre: Two Lovers.", Tea. Dances: Hong Kong and Peninsula Hotels, 5 p.m.
Wednesday. (February 12.)
Fanling Hunt and Race Club: Hounds Meet at Kennels, 3.45 p.m. Queen's Theatre:." Hollywood Revue,"
World Theatre: Sailor Made Man" and "Black Jack.”
Dinner Dances: Hong Kong and Peninsula Hotels, 8.30 p.m.
Europesa Mails:-Iaward:
Star Theatre: "Beau, Broadway." Europe vid Negapatam papers only' (Kutsang). Outward: Europe vid Tea Dances: H.K. Hotel, Penin San Francisco (President Grant)-5-sula Hotel, & p.m. p.m., and vid Siberia (President Grant), 6 p.mAGS
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