HONG KONG DAILY PRESS. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 8,
1937.
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IF GOSSIP WE MUST
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'Waikiki, in which the Moana Boyą, the Wong sisters and Miss Agnes Rocha
The will be featured. other, which is still under con- sideration and subject to change. will depict an artist's studio with Mr. Gus D'Aquino as the central figure and possibly Mrs. Ellis will pose as a model, gowned, so it is said. in an elaborate period cus- tume. If it is decided to include I will the scene as suggested. have a pantomime-ish touch.
SARTORIAL PARADE Further detalls coming to light include a showing of the latest Farísinn trends by Madame Chiffon. This item should 'prove a drawing card to all women who are in the alightest degree mode- conscious, and what woman isn't? advance showing of the An models to be displayed could not be arranged, as both Madame Chitton and a bevy of attractive Hong Kong ladies, who will act as models, are now in the throes of feverish activity, preparing for the event. Penelope as able to d'scover, the names of at least four of the manniquins, however and they are Mrs. P. Delaney, Mrs. B. Mischaux Miss H. Gerrard and Miss Mary McMallen.
This In Itself lends a strong in- ducement to make early reserva- tons for the show..
MUSICAL FUNCTION And now Penelope will digress and talk of matters social.
Last night. the Corner House, Kai Tak, residence of that popu- lar host Mr. Li Chor-chi, was the scene of another informal musical evening.
Following the success of his last function, Mr. Li again invited the same artists to perform, and all with the exception of Mrs. Roet, whose absence owing to in- disposition was. regretted.
were
Group of punters at the Race Meeting on Saturday.
Kowloon Bazaar
Success
Continued from Pare 1)
vacant
At one corner of the ground there was erected a stand which displayed many beautiful hand-made articles.
were
with
At another corner there many Christmas gifts, unique in design and appearance.
There
also games prizes worth winning. Music and brillant lumination last night added much to the gaiety of the bazaor.
This Al Fresco Pete" is the chief income of the Society which helps throughout the year thousands of poor families and helpless cases in the Colony. The stall owners were all voluntary workers from the different Catholic Association of Hong Kong.
NAVY PUNISHES
PRESS BOWLING
(Continued from Page 1)
Scores:~~
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ROYAL NAVY A.B. Smith, o. Ellis, b Omar...... Ldg. Tel. Woods, e Ellis,
Burnett........ Capt. Whitmarsh, not out ....... 124 Licut. Cotman, c and b Burnett 15 Sub-Lt. Abbott, 1.b.w., Arculi... 1 Comdr. Hayser, not out
Extras
40 10
Total (for 4 wkts, dec.) 257
Lt.-Comdr. Studholme, E. R. A. Woods, Capt. Dundas, Ldr. Wr. Jefferey and Lt.-Comdr. Nicholson did not bat.,
Bowling Analysis
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CHRISTMAS PARCEL, MAID FOR GREAT BRITAIN
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5 p.m. on Friday, the 12th November per s. a. "Comorin." The Public are kindly requested to post early.
This mail is due to arrive at London on the 17th December.,
Christmas and New Year cards bearing not more than five written words and enclosed in open envelopes are accepted by the Post Offer at the rate for printed matter. Le. o centà per 8 ounces.
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Letters and Postcards for Europe and South America aret forwarded "Via Siberia" if so superscribed.
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Air Mail by "fan-American Air-
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US.A., CANADA, and JAPAN (Seattle,
$3rd October). STRAITS and Eunore via Sux (Lottera) and Papers London, 14th Oct. and London Parcels-London date 7th October
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From
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Amor and SWATOW...
Yunnan
8th Nov. 9th Nov.
AUŠTRAWA and MANILA
Truping
9th Nov.
JAPAN
Osarda
9th
Nor.
CALCUTTA Snd STÉLITE
Triawa
Βλπακάκ
Yingchoro
Ath Nov,
SHANGHAI and Swarow
10th Nov.
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Plane
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10th Nov.
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Shirala
16th Nov.
G. G. Paul Downey
17th Nov.
Полата
17th Nov.
Pres. Doumor
17th Nov..
17th Nov.
Philocícios
17th Nov.
Australia and Maxtoa
Ataula Mlaru
18th
Nov
Bakusin Str
19th Nov.
Association St. Teresa's
A. H. Rumjahn run out.
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JANADA, Ü.S A., Honolulu and Japan
(Vancouver BC, 30th October), JAPAK
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Aeneas
18th Nov. 19th Nov.
British
Y el Arculli, run out
30
G. C. Burnett, c and b. Nichol-
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S. A. Gray, b E. R. A. Woods... 10 A. M. Omar, stp. Ldg. Tel.
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The following is the list of some of the most prominent stails:-
Burnett Luke
HAIPHONG
CALOUTTA And STRAITS
J PAN and Snandhaf
MANILA
SAISON
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St. Teresa's Chinese Young Men Ellis which had 2 great variety of Gray games with excellent prizes.. Ricci Omar Hall, Sham Shui Po Catholic Asso- F. M. el Arcul clation," Little Flower Club, Mrs.
TAL
Trigs, St. Mary's Chinese Young N. A. E. Mackay, Lbw.. Cotman 10
Ladies
there to charm. Mr. Gus D'Aquino | C.YLA., St. Joan of Arc C.Y.L.A. delighted with songs. Mr. Benito and an Association of
Ladies "who catered for tea,
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Nov.
30
Straits & Cayton
Javo
Slazapore, Belawau, Celamba..
Nov.
19
Nor.
30
Gaalen 201
Manila
Untisoaru
Malla
Nov
Lopez with violin solos. Maestro Gualdi with plane accompaniment
tineisant
Yokohama, Kom
Not.
18
Japan
Koela
Nov. 21
China & Japan
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and selections, and last but not least the host himself obliged with twa songs.
There were some twelve guests present, among whom were Col. Crawford Jones, Major and Mrs.
C. Eccles, Flight Lieutenant Wal- lacé. Mr. A. Campbell, Miss Nora Flint, Mrs. Arline Lee and Capt. Chopra-
FUTURE EVENT
Of the events, planned for the future... Penelope learns that patients of the British Military Hospital are to be entertained with a concert given by Colonel Crawford Jones on Wednesday.
Musical items will be provided by Mrs. Leo Roet, Maestro Gualdi. Mr. Gus D'Aquino and Mr. Ll Chor-chl. Cocktails are to follow afterwards.
PRESENTATION OF COLOURS TO ROVERS
4
An impressive Scout Parade ser- vice was held in St. Andrew's Church-yesterday evening when Colours were presented to the Rovers. The Colours were given by some of the ladies of the congrega- tion. The Vicar, Rev. J. R. Higgs, delivered the sermon at yesterday's service.
H.K. ART CLUB EXHIBITION
The Hong Kong Art Club will hold its Annual Exhibition on the 8th floor of the Gloncester Build- ing on--November 17 and 18. At this exhibition there will be 200 pictures on show representing the year's best work of leading local artists. The exhibition will be open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on both days...
IT NEVER RUNS SMOOTH!
London, November The old proverb of the course of true love never running smooth seems to have been borne aut ence again.
This time the disappointed ones are Valerie Brooke, 21-year-old daughter of the White Rajah of Sarawak. and Robert Gregory, 25- Fear-old all-in wrestler.
was
The couple's engagement announced in London at the be- ginning of the month, both parties admitting that they had parental difficulties to overcome.
Now they appear to have struck another snag, following the pro- spective bridegroom's fallure obtain a special License.
to
UNSUCCESSFUL CHASE Gregory dashed to Liverpool overnight after he had appeared in the ring in a wrestling match in London last night, to obtain a special conse to marry Miss Brooke.
F. M. el Arculll, b Hayter
J. R. Luke, not cut
E. R. Els c E R. A. Woods, b
Whitmarsh
H. Brokenshire, not out
Extras
Total (for 8 wkts.)
+
F. P. Franklin did not bat.
Bowling Analysis
Cotman Jefferey
E. R. A. Woods Abbott Whitmarsh Nicholson Hayter
2003
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WEATHER REPORT
ROYAL OBSERVATORY HONG KONG
10 a.m., Nov. 7. Barometer (at sea level), 29.98
Lancashire city in the early hours,ina,
After a wild chase round the
cessful, and the marriage has been Gregory's search proved unsuc Postponed for some weeks.
Valerie's elder sister. Elizabeth Brooke, popularly known as "Prin- cess Pearl," married Harry Roy, the dance band leader, reportedly after apposition. by the Rajah Rance.
FAMOUS ACTOR PASSES
Sir Johnston Forbes. Robertson
and
London, Nov. 7, The death has occurred of Bir Johnston Forbes-Robertson, the famous actor-manager.
Born in 1853, the son of the art CRITICISING GERMAN critic, John Forbes-Robertson, the
FOREIGN POLICY
late Sir Johnston was educated at Charterhouse, and became an actor at the age of 21. He sub- sequently became leading actor at Bancroft's and Hare's theatres, and
Berlin, Nov. 6.
by the An alleged indiscretion aged General Ludendorff has led to publication of an official Gov-in 1885 formed his own company.
ernment Statement.
General Ludendorff, it had been reported in the foreign press, had written to a certain personality" abroad criticising German foreign policy, especially Germany's friend- ly relations with a certain Power," and attacking 'events in Spain.
The communique states that. after enquiries, instituted with the assistance of the foreign, Power in question, it had been proved that General Ludendorff's alleged letter was a forgery, and that the aca- eral had never expressed, the views attributed to him- Transocean
In the course of his active career;" he had the distinction of playing under three Reigns.- "Reuter.
ROYAL VISIT
Temperature, 79 F. Humidity, 71 per cent. Wind Direction, ENE. Wind Force (Beaufort), 3. Temperature;, maximum yester day, 84 F.
minimum jast
Temperature: night, 75 F.
Rainfall for 24 hours, ending 10th to-day, nil.
Total rainfall since January 1 80.88 ins.
Aтainst an average of 82.71 ins. Sunset to-night, 5.43 p.m. Sunrise to-morrow. 8.31 am.
1
4 p.m., Nov. 7.
Barometer (at sea level): 29.96, Temperature, 70. Humidity, 69. Wind Direction North. Wind Force (Beaufort), 2. Maximum tempera- ture, 83. Minimum temperature. 76, Rainfall. nil.
HONG KONG TUDI TABLE
From November 8 to 14. 1937. LOW WATER
Dato
Height,
OF Height
HIGH WATER.
Hong Kong
Hong
Kong
Standard Time.
Standard
Timo
Mon.
Tues
8
h. m.in. to. ∙1410 14.7 23.15 76 .15 37 47 23 537 2
h. w.
ite,
06 $6
80
-16 38
07 35
45 2.2 10 30 46 08:30 2 3
00 27. 26
London, Nov. 6.
Wed. 10 The King of Bulgaria, who is on *private visit to Great Britain, Ther. 11 yesterday rode on the foot-plate.ci the engine of the "Coronation
FL 19 Scot" on the special run during Sat. is which he took control. At one point the train reached a speed of 8an, 14- 88 miles an hour. Brojik Wireless.
0043
8-8
01 50 6 ~1738 5 3 082.0iL 174857 * 8 18 106.2
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