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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1934.
'FRESH FIELDS" SCORES SOCIAL WELFARE THE CHILDREN'S
BIG SUCCESS
A. D. C's Latest Production
Well Received
"A sparkling performance!” That was the impression lett on the mind after viewing the opening presentation of "Fresh Fields" by the local A.D.C.' There was not a dull moment dur- ing the whole of the three acts and the cast, as a whole, carried their parts remarkably well. In thewo days" of stupendous pro- ductions from Hollywood and Elstree, surely the stage with ta limited scope, is at a tremendous disadvantage, but one has to sea **Fresh Fields" produced in the war that the A.D.C. has pro- duced it to realise why the stage will ever remain more popu- lar than the screen.
It was refreshing to see a real play-one that is not interspersed with "potled" music as is so often the ease in talking pictures to-day. It applause from the audience is any criterion (as in fact it is), the presentation last night was an unqualified succèss.
A LOCAL “ALL-STAR” CAST
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The story is that of an Austra-Crabbe, he was, in my opinion, not lian family which goes to London rough and ready" enough. There to crash into high society. It is the medium of much comedy and wit, and in the hands of the well selected cast, the subtlety under- lying the whole story lost none of its edge. Rather has the A.D.C. added lustre to Ivor Novello's brilliant play.
Elleen Bellamy
It is dificult to award the laurels and in this matter, opinions must differ. Elleen, Bellamy in her role of Mrs Pidgeon was almost perfect. The duency of her "pat- ter." her mannerisms and that un" ending, yet. unobstrusive, grin, which so provoked her aristocratic "friends" would have done credit in a cast of professionals. She had a difficult role, one which in the talking screen is usually assigned to comediennes of the Polly Moran type, and she executed it very well, contributing in no small measure to the success of the whole pro- duction.
Beryl Gough
was a bit too much acting. This, however, "must not be weighed against the fact that he was thoroughly amusing otherwise and has certainly shown himself a talented actor.
He had re-
Beggars
· (By Rev. T. F. Ryan, 3.J.) Of all the social problems of Hong Kong the beggar problem is probably the one that most people would like to see solved. No one really imagines that a complete solution could be "found.. Other countries with much less com- plicated racial and social condi- tions, have failed to solve it, so there is little hope that Hong Kong would prove more successful Still, an effort to and a solution is al ways an approach to a solution. and anything that, would improve on the present situation would be greatly welcomed by all.
Many say "Why can't the
Government..
7" but the mat-
ter is not so simple as this. Every city has its quota of people who are incapable, physically or other wise of supporting themselves. and these must be supported either out of the public funds or by private charity. It is because of the alternative that people are slow to ask boldly that private charity should be relieved of the task of supporting beggars, for of all the solutions that might be put forward to deal with any of Hong Kong's social problems, that of building, equipping and maintain- ing a new institution out of pub- lic funds would certainly be the most unpopular. Yet that will probably, have to be done some day Even if it is, the citizens will not have much cause to complain, for there must be few places where the cost of the social services is sa
The Toor Help Poor
PANTOMIME
Coming Treat At The
Helena May
The Children's Pantomime which Mrs. Womack generally presents about Christmas time will be staged earler this year.
will be
The Helena May Institute an nounce that the dates Thursday Dec. 13, Friday, Dec. 14 and Saturday, Dec. 15, at 5.30 p.m. but reservations will be made at Andersons instead of at the Helena May
Institute. The prices of tickets are still the same, namely
50 cents for children, and $1.00 for
adults.
Mr. Oscar Bager is in the cast and we may expect the coming production of "Aladdin' to sur- Dass previous productions. Child ren will be intrigued with a disap- Fearing summerhouse. Last year's pantomime proved so popular that many who delayed making appli- cations for seats, until a day or so before the event found that there were no seats to be had,
Teas may be booked in advance, as formerly, at the Helena May Institute. Seats at the Anderson Music Co. only.
THE CHINESE CHAMBER
Monthly Committee Meeting
The Chinese General Chamber of Commerce held their monthly committee meeting afternoon at the Chamber's Head- yesterday
quarters, when owing to the in- disposition of the Chairman Mr.
Wong Kwong Tin, the Vice-Chair-
man Mr. Li “Sing "Kal took the chair and was supported by Mr. Lui Tam Shuen, Hon. Treasurer, and Mr. Chan Ping Au. Han, Sec- retary.
Others present, were Mesars. Mok
Kon Sang, Mak Hon Po, Chan Eam Por; Sa Châu, Phng Chng Tue, Iam Wah Lap, Sinn Pul Kwan, Ko Wing Kwok, Chop Tat Sam, Wong Luen Fook, Chiu Chan Yue. Mak Tat Shuen, Kwong Kong Foon, Lau King Ching. Lo Yin Ling. Chiu Kwok Hing. Shuen Po Hi, Chan, Kim Tong. Chung Chi Lam, Kan Yiu For. Chiu Chiu Fan. An Chak Süm, Chow Sing "Ch', Yung Koon Man and Dr. Lee Ping Sum
After the accounts had been passed in the usual manner, the Secretary informed the meeting
that a merchant of British West Indles had sent a letter to the Chamber informing them of his desite of becoming sole agent for manufacturers
CHINESE CHORAL the focal Chinese
Li
SOCIETY
Saturday's Concert
it
of fash-lights, bulbs, electrical accessories, bicycles, boots and 'shoes, singlets and hosiery, and he also requested all interested in Auch lines of goods to commun!- cate direct with the said mer- chant.
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Andrew MacKinlay Andrew MacKinlay was good as Tim Crabbe. His views on mar- riage, his attitude to the rest of the household and to the "guests" were well presented and there was nothing unnatural about his act-law, as in Hong Kong. Ing. Very near the end of the: play, when he broke down his leg
There is always the fear that if aloofness to vomen, and hugged the Colony were to provide an in-
Long Distance Telephone The Hong Kong Chinese Choral Una Pidgeon in her arms stitution this would be immediate-
Referring to the letter sent by Mr thought there was just a suspicion y be dooded with the destitute Society's second concert is to take. of a bit of "staging."
from outside, but it does not seem place on Saturday, December 15, Fung Heung Chuen, a member of mained aloof a little too long for altogether impossible to obviate at 9 pm in the University's Great the Chamber, regarding the estab- one to compromise that attitude this. Canton was not deterred by Hall This Society was formed in lishment of the Hong Kong-Shang- and al-hal long distance-telephone, and with his sudden passion for the
a similar objection when it decided January of this year
of avaliable the present conditions connected Australian girl,
to build extensive hostels for its though the choice poor. At any rate it has to be re- musle, then was necessarily limit with trade and commerce, it was membered that if the Government ed, a most successful concert was decided to ask for further infor- decides eventually to make pro-given on March 24. This concert mation from the local Telephone vision for the destitute of the
Company: Colony, this will mean a heavy ex- penditure and new taxation. Prob. ably, too, the incidence of this taxation would be quite different from that of the present burden of support by private charity, for, in
Erle Brooks
There remains Eric Brooka. In
that
play such as this, one is apt to overlook the minors, but Beryl Gough as Lady Lilian Bed- should not be, for without "Lud- worthy, the spinster. aunt," was low" it would have been difficult perhaps too pretty and stately to for the audience to appreciate the give the impression that she was fact that Lady Mary Crabbe was past that age at which one need at the very lowest ebb of her finan- not be ashamed of a little Airtaces. The converance of this intelli- tion. Her," aloofness" was well gence to the audience has to be un- acted, and she won sympathy from cbstrusively done and Eric Brooks the audience by the air of boredom (Together "with Helen with which she surrounded herself Smith) handled this part of the in the first two acts. She gave a story extremely well. marvellous performance. of 2 middle-aged woman, proud and delicate, yet not too proud nor too delicate to fall in love (and do the silly things associated with that ____state) when the opportunity
offered.
Fay Grossmen ""
To Fay Grossman, fell the most important role of Lady Mary Crabbe, mother of an impoverish- ed household. Her role was the biggest and she was equally good in the Lighter as well as the "more (" serious moments in the story. In a talented cast, Fay Grossman was selected for the most difficult role,
no
Kain
the sympathy from audience (the intruder is hated the world over). She became mediately popular after her first dialogue on the stage when, as an unsophisticated maiden, she comes in contact with Lady Lillan: Bed- worthy, who gives advice in a newspaper column to those in
Stuart
This production is undoubtedly one of the best efforts of the A.D.C. in recent years and I am sure their many friends will join me in offering them unstinted com- pliment and congratulations.-SH
LAID TO REST
The Late Mr." Atienza
half mást yesterday.
Among the large gathering of friends and relatives at the grave- side to pay their last respects
Hong Kong, as elsewhere, and al- ways, it is mainly the poor that help the poor.
was well supported and the and lence enthusiastic at the good
singing and the excellent spirit of the choir.
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As to those members, who had failed to contribute their yearly
Wa
subscriptions to the Chamber, Once again eff William. Hornell, owing to bankruptcy and depar- Vice-Chancellor, has shown his tures from the Colony, it kindly interest by granting the finally decided by the committee use of the Great Hall of the Uni-to extend one month's grace for versity, and it is fully expected the collection of such fees, that the Society's initial success will be exceeded.
At the conclusion of the meet- ing, the Secretary declared, that The programme for this concert during the last few weeks, sevetal ts of a much more ambitious char-new members from different arms acter, not only have the choir re- and manufacturers had applied to sponded to the enthusiasm and the Chamber for membership. Th. instruction of their Conductor, Mr. applications were passed unanim- J, Anderson Miler. LRAM, but ously," they have reached a state of em- clency which is not only com mendable but admirable.
As long as there is no public provision for the needy, what are individuals to do?. A considerable amount of begging is tolerated, and while the beggars in the city are much less importunate than those of many European cities one always wishes that begging could be obviated, for as long as it continues the professional beggar is certain to flourish. A great many people give casual help In the streets to, some who ask for it, and they act on the principle. that it is better to run the risk of giv-which will be appreciated especial. ing it to the undeserving than to ly by those who understand the pass over those who really deserve difficulties by which these Chin- it, while others declare that they ese singers are necessarily hand" never give any assistance to those capped. that ask it in the streets for they
The remains of the late Vincente which she handled well and, at Ailenza were interred at the Ro- timea rose to great heights. Her man Catholic Cemetery, yesterday versatility seemed unbounded and evening. Rev. Father Spada, Rec-feel sure that those who ask it most earnestly, are the least deserving. she contributed more than her role tor of the Rosary Church, officiated it is an unpleasant situation for demanded of her, thus adding to at the last rites. the great success of "Fresh Fields." The cortege arrived at the monthe poor.
one who has real sympathy with
Shella Jeffries
ment from the French Hospital at The only other way of relieving Sheila Jeffries as Una Pidgeon 5.15 p.m.; the chief mourners be the poor is through voluntary or- started off in a role that coulding Dr. and Mrs. Vincente Atienza.ganisations such as, in Hong Kong, As a mark of respect the flags at the Benevolent Bociety and the the Filipino Club and the Craigen- Society of St. Vincent de Paul gower Cricket Club were flown at The Government recognises the excellent work of these societies and gives each of them a substan- tial subscription each year. But the main part of their support has to come from the public. Even if His Lordship Mgr. Bishop Valthe public funds provided homes trouble. The two kept the house torta. Fathers Rosello, Noval, for the aged and for the destitute in roars of laughter and as much Soares, Messrs. N. B. White, there would still be work for these of it is due to Shella Jeffries as Mauricio, A. J. C. Rocha, A. E. 8 societies to do, and they would still to Beryl Gough. Her transform Alves. P. M. Xavier. A. F. Delgado, have reason to ask for public sup- tion. from that of anewrich Chan Chew Kwong, W. C. Lee, R. port, but in the absence of much ** ignoramus " to 菇 presentable Basa, Dra. F. M. Graca, Ozorio, E. institutions the burden of helping member of the younger set is very L Sousa, P. V. Botelho, LV. the poor falls almost entirely on raturally done and redécts great Ribeiro, J. 8. Landolt, F. Laurel them and entitles them to gener- Professor F. Gonzalez, W. Jous support from the sympathetic Howard, C. L. Rocha, Lam Yuk pubile Ting, J. W. Lee, T. Gascon, C. M. S. Alves, L. Udelphonso, B. BUI limoria and many others.
were:
Section leaders have held in dependent practices during the week and full rehearsals on Tues- days have, hrought about results
INSPECTOR OF
S.P.C.A.
Missing Since Monday
izabethan music will be re-
Mr. F. E. Webb, an Inspector of presented by Thomas Morley's Ballet "Now is the Month of maying." William Beale's Mad the Society for the Prevention of rigal Come, let us join the Cruelty to Animals is reported to foundelay and John Dowland's be missing since Monday when he beautiful part song "Come again! left the Airlie, Hotel, where he had Sweet love doth now invite. Ar been staying for some time, "with rangements of folk songs will in the intertion, it is supposed, of clude.. "Early one morning"" (Dune taking rooms elsewhere. He Is be- bill), "Bobby Shaftoe (Whittaker)ing anxiously sought by his friends. and Hing Arthur (humorously but up to a late hour last night arranged by Robertson). Edward he had not yet been found.
According to Police report, German's part song "Orpheus with his lute" will also be rendered and Inspector Webb is described as be the programme brought to a close ing 34 years of age, of medium by Stanford's renowned Songs of bund, with a long face and brown, the res,” “Drak's Drum". "Onl-wavy hair well brushed pack. He ward Bound," "Devon, O Devon in is 5 ft 10 inches in stature, and wind and rain and The Old when last seen was dressed in the Superb These will be sung by blue uniform with peak cap and Capt. O P. Joce, assisted by the wearing the badge of the Society. choir.
Mrs Helen Lockhart has kind'y consented to ting"-"Gipsy Song" (Dvorak) and "Bea Pictures" (EL- gar) while cello solos will be dered by Mrs. M. H. Arnold, L Col CAEL Kuhne will accompany A the express wish of the B- ciety Mrs. Anderson Miller is aga'n singing, and her items will in- clude "An Evening Hymn" (Pur- cell) and songs by Henschel and Stanley Taylor.
Tickets for the concert are noor available at $2, $1 and 50 cents, and can be Chinese IMC Mr. and Mrs. LG Ribeiro,structora It will go to the builder from Tsang Mr. and Mrs. A. A D'aɛs, Mr. C. of the frat motor which - running House Street Cynthia Fasken has a small, but Leonard and family, M. Maria on crude oll, enables an deroplane not simple, part as Lady Straw- Fonseca Ozorio and family. Mr. and to average more than 12 holme and she comes off with fy Mrs. P. V. Botelho, Mr. and Mrs over a closed circuit of 6360 miles ing, colours.
www FJ. Never and family, Mossrs. 4.
· Guildford Dudley A
G. de Jesus W. C. Lee, W. T. Lee, Now as to the men Guildford G C Moron, JW Les and Y. Y Dudley as the rough and ready. Lam, Chan Chew Kwong, pi Tom Larcomb was most natural gower Cricket Clube but as a wooer of Lady Lillan - Atienza and Co. Employ
credit on her.
Helen Stuart Smith Helen Stuart Smith as the Secre- tary Miss Swaine," has a some what austere role which may seem at first to be out of place with the rest of the story. But this aus- terity is necessary by way of balance, and had her role been lighter, or less dignified, Fresh Fields" would have descended from a light comedy to a farca! She was the perfect secretary and is to be complimented for her able portrayal
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