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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.
THE LIRA.
HISTORY OF REHABILITA- TION.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1927.
ENTERTAINING THE TROOPS.
CHRISTMAS FEATURES
AT THEATRE ROYAL
RESULT OF THRIFF.
SMALL FORTUNE THROUGH INDUSTRIOUS LIFE.
Pointed references to the cun-
London, Dec. 23. The announcement that Italy
There was a sensonable atmos duct of a son he had bought are had, ns from yesterday, returned to the gold standard is the subject phere about the concert for Ser-contained in the will of Lau Po- of favourable comment here. The vicemen which was given at the son, alias Lau Tuk-hing, commer Italian financial delegate in Lon-Theatre Royal last night, a gaily cial traveller, of Tung Kun dis- don states that the decision was decorated Christmas tree and trict, Kwang Tung province, who arranged in collaboration with the giant cracker playing an import-died on August 11 at the age of 59 Bank of England and the Federal ant part in the proceedings. The leaving estate in Hongkong to the Reserve Bank of New York, which concert was arranged by Mrs. P. value of $1,500. Probate has been have acted on behalf of fifteen Younghusband under the auspices granted to the oldest natural son, banks of issue of States where gold of the "Cheer O" Y.M.C.A. There Shiu-fook, schoolmaster, 326 standard has been adopted.
was a crowded audience which Queen's Road West.
The will states "I have led the Foreign credits of £25,000,000 showed its appreciation of an exfe of one who has been indus- have been arranged for the de-cellent programme and the dia trious, thrifty, faithful and right fence of the new lira rate, tinctly novel features introduced minded." The will continues that
Signor Mussolini, in the Council into the concert.
there are two sons and two daugh. of Ministers at which decision was The Christmas tree bore various ters, but prior to their birth he taken, said that the step would gifts, which were awarded to the bought a son. That son stayed have a profound effect on the de-holders of lucky tickets, while the in the country and did not attend velopment of national economy cracker had also interesting con to any business or any occupation.. and would contribute to the recon- tents. Dancing round the Christ-The natural sons were correct and struction of world economy. mas tree was another delightful upright and filial towards their
This view is endorsed by The feature.
father and mother.
Times which in its editorial notes The programme also served as "I come of a poor family but says that the announcements comes a greeting card, good wishes be-through being industrious and "as a pleasant surprise that will be printed on the front which thrifty in life, I have saved $1,500 welcomed not merely by Italians but by all who appreciate the im-bore an excellent photograph of which I have deposited with the portance of sound currency to the Hongkong by night. Several Chi-Hongkong and Shanghai Bank."
"The money is bequeathed to, his prosperity of the world. The re-nese gentleman voluntarily sent a establishment of the Lira en a gold very handsome donation towards eldest natural son
affection. basis is an event which marks an- the evening's entertainment. othar milestone on the long and The Committee expressed thanks ditieult road of European recon- to the B.A.T. for cigarettes, ed well chosen items excellently
struction."
as a token of
Messrs..John S. Hutchinson and and Mrs. Jenner, well known for Trucing the steps which let up Co. for Fry's chocolates, Messrs. her ability to provide delightful to the new movement towards fin- Lane Crawford for novelty crack-humorous monologues, gave the ancial rebnbillion The Tinies sayer and to the Hongkong Electric audience an amusing story before that the first was the balancing of Co. for illuminating the Christmas selections by "Winnie's Warblers the Budget. Sext was the funding tree. The Committee was indebt-brought the first part of the pro- of war debts to United States and ad to the Philharmonit Society for rampe to an end. The latter are Great Britain, which enabled Italy the use of scenery. During the at unknown to the troops and the unge mere to borrow abrond, "*
oncert Mr. P. S. Cassidy, on be versatility was once again dis- Meanwhile in spite of these half of the YMCA., tendered played.. salutary mensures the currency thanks to the artistes. was still in a precarious condition.
Was
new
"The Second Part.
A further excellent selection by the band of H.M.S. Hawkins open-
in the spring of 1926 and again A Varied Programme. in 1926 the Lira ünderwent à rapid. The programme, which was note-ed the second part of the pro- depreciation and in the autumn of worthy for its high standard and ramme after which Mrs. Minney's last year Sgr. Mussolini embark-variety, opened with a selection by soprano voice was heard to advan ed on a rigorous policy of defla- the band of HM.S. Hawkins which age with her song "Pierrette." tion. The effect upon the cur-performed under the baton of Mr. Mrs. H. Balean's violin solos are rency of the measures he adopted S. A. Howse. The Y.M.C.A. E- Already well known and her ren assisted by huge influx of tertainment committee was indebt-dering of 'Saint-Saens" "Introduc foreign capital and the rate of ex-ca to Vice Admiral Sir Reginaldtion and Rondo Capriccioso" was change rose rapidly.
Y. Tyrwhitt, the Captain and thoroughly satisfying. The Banca D'Italia was thus officers of H.M.S. Hüwkins for the Mr. R. Sutherland, a favourite Sun. 25th Dee at enabled to accumulate, large re-services of the band which, as entertainer with the troops ap Tues. 27th Doc ut
serves but the pace of revalua-usual acquitted itself well.
pears to possess an unlimited num :.Sun.
7.a.th.tion was too hot for agriculture: 1st Jan at
A seasonal atmosphere was ber of songs to which he plays his Wed, 4th.Jan at
and industry and a severe de-created by the delightful choice own accompaniment, and he de- mpression resulted, the effects of of Mrs. Richard Sanger who sang lighted with new selections from 5pm. which are still being felt., "In "Holy Night, Peaceful Night," his repertoire. Surgeon
Lieut. a.m. these circumstances Government and Welsh Christmas Song." W. H. Bradfield R.N., was in fine rightly decided to put an end to re-The violin obligato was played by voice and his baritone solo "Up valorization and
gold Mr. John Braga, while Misa C from Somerset was warmly ap | parity, which is slightly above the Braga accompanied at the piano, plauded. Even more variety was exchange rate current during last It was a combination of rare ex introduced by Professor F. Gon- Tow months, should help to ease cellence and received well merit zalez who gave violin and phone financial transitions.
ed applause.
Adele solos and also played on a The achievement of a currency Chopin's "Ballade In A flat was musical saw. based on gold and therefore re-delightfully played by Mr. A. M. An old folk duet was admirably. moved as far as it is humaniely Bowes-Smith whose capabilities as sung by Mrs. P. Younghusband 3 p.m. possible from the contingencies planist are well known. The and Surgeon Lieut. Bradfield,
of politics, is vielory of which lighter element was 3pItaly has just reason to be proud. when Mr. V. C. Labrum went on humorous songs and stories pro- Introduced after which came more delightful
-British Wireless,
the stage, his humorous Interlude vided by Mr. W. Johnston. The abounding in humour and creating spirit of Christmas was delight- Boston, Nov, 19.--After spend many laughs. "Lolita" was, ex-fully portrayed by Miss Violet ing three years exploring the wilds cellently sung by Mr. G. D'Aquino, Capell, Miss Helen Hio and Miss of the Tibetan Highlands bord after which further variety was Rachael Wong, and then the wins ire on China, Prof. J. F. Bock of introduced into the programme by uers of the lucky number prizes Harvard University has returned a dance daintily executed by Miss were announced, the concert con- with 100 valuable bird, specimens Violet Capell and Miss Rachael cluding with the singing of the and wealth of scientifle data. Wonge
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