On Monday evening there was the wonderful recital by Madame. Madaliah Masson at the Helena May. All the musical world of Hong Kong was assembled to hear her, needless to say, and a good "number of less knowledgeable folk. were taken along by their high- brow friends, and were thrilled to the core by the great planist. Results of the Calf match played
By way of complete contrast we between the Services and - dined and danced in the roof gar- Services' appear on
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That on Tuesday evening. inimitable pair of entertainers Bailey absolutely
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the
roof
with their
The team. for the "Civilians Cowan and against the Combined Services in raised their annual Hockey "match has "Naughty Ninety" songs; and we been selected.
Page 10. loved the generous way they in- |cluded a certain amusing reveller who had such an urge to take part in the "Bicycle made for Two" number.
A daring attempt at murder was staged in Queen's Road Central yesterday during the tin hour, when a coolle shot twice at a Chi-TALKING OF CLOTHES.... nese editor with a revolver.
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The annual meeting of the So- ciety for the Protection of Children was held yesterday evening. Mr. de Martin 'made a stirring appeal for support and also ably replied to criticistis which had been levelled at the Society...
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NEW FRENCH PLANE DISAPPOINTS
(Special to the "Hong Kong Dally
press (Copyright).\
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Paris. Dec. 15. Keen disappointment is voiced There is good reason to believe
French by the
press at that five members of the Council.
the mediocre performance the
of Soviet Russia, Turkey, Rumania. Denmark and Spain. will abstain crossed the South Atlantic for the aeroplane "Lieutenant Paris" which
from voting, while the attitude of Poland is doubtful.
Should the question, then go before the Assembly,cf the Lea gue, which the sovereign body.
there are certain to be some ne- gative votes. Icdeed; one Latin- American delegation is authorised by its Government to move re- jection proposals should the peace formula come, before the Assem- bly.
The dancers-Ted and Evelyn--- gave of their best, and we loved Evelyn's flowing white frock with the little jacket of gold.
Talking of clothes I saw lots of ladies looking perfectly delectable that evening. Mrs. Grossman had the Icvellest red and white dress with an enormously wide skirt which looked most graceful when she held it up to dance. Mrs. Felix Joseph was in a party with, Mr. and Mrs McAvoy, and looked very pretty in black velvet, Shella Dewsnap wore brown taffeta with
Evelyn and Ted in their number Dance of the Paper Dolls,” now appearing nightly at the Roof Garden of the Hong Kong Hotel
an
them-
great success. and Miss Betty look taller than ever! Can he still Garden of the Hong Kong Hotel Gerrard looked sweet as ever in
be growing?" Mrs. Croucher look- by Cowan and Balley and Ted and black lace and chiffon. The lasted and sounded marvellous, and Evelyn certainly is drawing the named member of Society will soon was surrounded by admiring crowds from Hong Kong and Kow- be annexed.
Herr and Frau oon. Every night it is packed with Her nance Mr. crowd as usual,
people leaving the Grips compara- Archie Hamfton is arriving in the Gipperich were enjoying new year, and wedding bells will selves immensely, and so did Sir
William and Lady Shenton, Altovely empty and a good chance ring, and probably he shall be
1or dancing for those who are not one of the best Kong. carrying her away from
Hong sether it was
fond of a crowd. It is very notice- parties of the seaso and we
able that when Cowan · conducts hated having to make tracks for. time On Saturday,
Miss from
popular Cadogan--the
the band, he has a rare gift of home. Dakkar to
visitor from the North was with a Natal a distance of
inspiring all the members to such 3,200 kilometres, in 17 hours 13
naval party, looking delightful in
a degree that they play excellently together with rhythm and har mony.. He has also quite definitely made a great hit with his songs and the way in which he has lead the band has made a great im provement to the dancing.
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minutes, which works out at only 183 kilometres per hour, although It is a new Mammoth waterplane with six engines.
The Petit Journale" compares this with the performance of the "Are en Ciel," which has only three engines, but did the same
In the circumstances, the Coun- trip averaging 223 ilometres an ell will probably appoint a special | hour.. committee to examine the whole question in order to see whether It is advisable to submit fresh
proposals.
This will probably delay the ex- fersion of embargoes against Italy, notably the oll embargo, which in some circles is expected to be taken as an act of hostility by Italy and a cause for imme- diate war against any nation or nations attempting to enforce it.
-Reuter,
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FRENCH BUDGET ESTIMATES
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(Special to the "Hong Kong Daily Prena" (Copyright).]
Paris, Dec. 15. The budget estimates discussion ended in the Chamber on Sunday) morning, after an all night at ting. With the disposal
The paper continues that the machine from which 80 much had been expected, travels slower, than ordinary civil avaltion ker vice planes, which have often to face bad weather into the bar gain.- Transocean Kuo Min.
AUSTRALIAN AIRPLANE BAN LIFTED
Melbourne, Dec. 15. Certificates of airworthiness are to be restored to
B6" the "D.H. type of planes,, according to Mr. Parkhill, the Minister for Defence, following the suspersion after the crash of the air Einer Lepena, one of the machines of this type, in Tasmania on Friday.
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M Parkhill refused to disclose the details of the report of the The question of the future of the
of the committee which investigated the But Laval has not counted with Philippine Islands was raised on last formalities on Monday, the causes of the accident, but he said his host. Reconciliation with Ger- the arrival of the United States budget discussions will begin the no structural failure which could many is not an easy matter." Herr Government party which went to Senate. The settlement of the bave affected the fight had been Hitler knows his country and heManifa for the Inauguration of the urgent financial business will re- dicovered. knows, above all the needs of his intependence of the Philippine lleve Premier Laval, and will en- In consequenes of the earlier countrymen. Germany will de- Commonwealth.
able the French Premier to devote decision to suspend the certiû. mand a price-one which France A member of the party thought more attention to pressing inter-cates, two Quantas "D.H.. 85" will find it difacas to pay. The that the Filipinge would not be national problems. price is a free hand in Austria and satisfied with the experiment of Transocean Kuo' Min. in Eastern Europe. An Austro- independence and would ask the German union would be the alm United States to continue the pro- of any German. It is impossible tectorate.
to foretell whether the union can
Senator. Burke of Idaho said that
be averted or not. Indeed, it is the Islands might ask Britain to doubtful whether it ought to be take them over if the United States averted. The antagonism between declined!
France. and Germany is centuries Heater."
old and shows no sign of coming
to an end. That antagonism is
Europe's problem, and if it comes
to an end the problem will have France and Germany. Had recon been solved. Friendship between citation come before 1914, there France and. Great Britain, and would have been no Great War, friendship between Great Britain comes, now there will never be and Germany do not make a united another great war in Europe. We Europe. But friendship btween ought therefore to welcome every France and Germany does, for all symptom, however, trivial, of this the rest follows. Without Germany reconciliation. there can be no "collective system"
ITALIAN WOMEN'S SACRIFICE
[Special to the Hong Kong Daily
Press" (Copyright).} =
Berlin, Dee. 16. The married Italian women,' in Berlin, decided on Bunday to give
planes, which left Darwin the day before the accident with a record Christmas mal. were not allowed to return to Australia Router
A ́SUCCESSFUL HOSTESS
To be a really successful hostess you should have a beautiful room
which
MORE ENGAGEMENTS
ANNOUNCED
I had a look in at an A.D.G.
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Cowan and Bailey have marvellous memories for songs and can play and sing almost anything that they are asked; never mind how old the song may be. One of the best songs of last, week which they sang was "Dream House"" composed by Cowan himself. Also another very popular number was, "Wooderheaded Jones."
a dress of agured green and blue, and Miss Ann Dodwell looked awfully smart in a dark skirt with rehearsal the other day. Every brocade upper works. Mrs. Pything looked very exciting, and the was tall and sim as ever in a very stage manager was seen rushing graceful dress with interesting out of the theatre in search of sleeves, and Mary Drake looked
Apparently we more thunder"'! most attractive dancing with Mr. are going to have all sorts of À MARVELLOUS MEMORY Ian McGregor.
thrills, in "Musical Chairs” includ- Both ing thunder, lightning, hysteria, drowning, and blazing of wells, not to mention a most important reflects your own per-member of the cast who is die sonality. Seldom have I been so covered wearing-but I won't tell impressed with the importance of | you what it might spoll the colour harmony, as at a certain |, thrill! lunch party this week. The draw- And I got another titbit about ing room was painted a beautiful our Amateur Dramaties. Yet an- cast has shade of blue, the, covers blended other member of the
Ted and Evelyn danced a 'num- perfectly, and our charming bos- become engaged! The entrancing tess wore a dress of two tones of Mademoiselle Busi Rasst is going her called "The Dance of the Paper the same blue, - she looked like a to marry Mr. Reinshagen, Bhe Dolls in which their costumes beautiful cameo in a perfect set- looks blissfully happy, and has got were made up completely of local ting.
the most marvellous diamond ring, newspapers, and of which we have One of the outstanding cocktail on the appropriate finger. Miss been able to secure a photograph parties of the week was over the Shellah Jeffries is engaged to the above. I am told that there will water (from Onlooker's side any well known amateur actor Mr. be a change of programme every way). It was cold and dreary, in McInlay who was her stage flance Wednesday and Saturday so we the ferry, and the warm comfort in "Fresh Fields" There won't be shall look forward to seeing some of a certain green room was most any "Unmarrieds" aft in this more of their numbers. The Management of the Hong Kong welcoming. Amongst the cheerful Colony soon!
and Bhanghai Hotels have been very fortunate in securing a the servicca of these five clever artists for the Christmas season and I am sure they will draw, large parties Into the Hotel while they are
revellers assembled, I discovered Mr. and Mrs. Taggart the latter looking wonderful in black with a white fur wrap. The famous Com- mander "Jackie" Broome was
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great form, and so was Mr. "Tiny"
(By "CHANCE")" The very excellent show which is Munro who I deolare seems to being given nightly in the Roof | here.
Local and General
A rare King Edward stamp, 1992, | to 8 p.m. On Saturday, the Jist, | travelling south from Shanhai- overprinted “T.R. Official” was sold they will remain open until 5 p.m. tuan, says a Tientsin report, fr at Harmer's, Bond Street, on Nov. and on Christmas Eve until 7 pmn. | exrrying extra third class coaches 26 for £525.
to accommodate the colle passen. -
The Chase Bank moved during GEORGE ROBEY TO PLAY the week-end into its fine new premises in Marina House, Queen's SHYLOCK
Road Central, adjoining the Hong Kong Hotel building.
London Nov. 28. Mr. George Robey, who recently St. Mary's School, Kowloon, is up their gold wedding rings as u mede his first appearance in bolding its prize-giving day on contribution towards the means Shakespeare as Falstad, contem Baturday, December 21, at 5 pm. of fighting the sanctions. They plates playing Shylock. This was Professor L Forster will preside, received in their stead, fiver announced by Mr. Lealla Bloom, and the principal, scenes from rings. On the assumpto president of the Gallery First "Macbeth" will be acted by the the German Government, under Nighters Club, et a dinner to Mr.schoolgiris prior to the distribution these special circumstances w Robey at the Criterion Restaurant, of awards. But France must take feed that waive its embargo on gold, export, London, last night. and no true League of Nations. before such a reconciliation is these rings will be laid on the Mr. Robey afterwards told a At to-day's meeting of the Rotary But if France and Germany draw possible, there will have to be tomb of the "Unknown Soldier" reporter: "Negotiations are going Club, the speaker will be Professor together, then the collective system fundamental changes in France, in Rome, on Wednesday, Decem forward, but I cannot say any J Lehelisear. He will give a comes of Itself, the League of Her political micial, economic and ber 18, with hundreds of thou-shing further about the matter." talk on "Recent Discoveries Relat
Mr. Bloom said that Mr. Robeying to the Evolution of Man." Nations. is a true League, and the spiritual structures must be entire-sands of other rings, December peace of Europe rest on solidly renovated and overhauled, and 18 will mark the first day of the had collected through his own foundations. One thing is certain, when this is done, then there may 3rd onth of the Abyssinian con- efforts over £100,000 for deserving Great Britain has nothing to fear, bo a possibility of Germany ac-¦ niet?
causes, and for one charity alone troma reconciliation
had raised £20,000.
between capting overtures from France. Transocean Kuo Min.
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His Excellency Admiral Birgers. Frederic Dreyer, Commander-in-
According to telegraphic reports Chief, made an official call on His Excellency. Major-General A. W received by the "Shun Pao," a cold Bartholomew, General Officer Con wave in sweeping a wide area from manding the Troops in Chiria yes- Teinan Beross Central Chine, The terday morning. The 0.0.0 later, mercury dropped to eight degrees returned the call. Calls were ex- Fahrenheit on Monday last in the changed during the morning be. Shantung capital. Heavy mon tween the 0.0.0. and Commodore continued to fall in Nanking throughout the day and snow fall C. G. Sedgwick.
also in the picturesque city of Brow fell in Wuhu in December Hangchow. Reports also state the Arst of the season. The that Chinklang. Hankow, Kiang- farmers like to see the snow come, yin and Anking also experienced early as they say it kills a bur a szw-fall and a cold-map which, if allowed to live, injures the coming year's crop, writes our Wuhu correspondent
Several thousand Chinese cooles sans returning to Caina Prover fron Lane, Crawford's announce that Manchuria where they have their Christmas shopping hours engaged in constructing Grati from to-day will be from 8.30 am, dad motor highway,dinahy
The sale of poppies in Peiping on Armistice Day, realized $495.41" and the Poppy Day rame
converted
(this amoun