MOTHERHOOD.
WORLD THEATRE.
QANTON REIGN OF TERROR FILM..
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, TUESDAY, JANUARY 9, 1928.
More than usual interest attaches to the new programme at the World Pheatre to-day as one of the Items, Is tire film "Canton Under the Reds," a pictorial record of events during the recent reign of terror secured at mica personal risk. The film is necessarily scrappy but. it does succeed in giving an ade quate impression of the ordoal Can- -ton suffered. The most interest-
ing captured Russians being march-
WOMAN'S WORLD
Samsu
For Our Lady Readers.
WINTER FASHIONS.
BLOUSES RETURN TO FAVOUR.
|WHAT A GIRL SHOULD
SPEND.
FIXED RULE NOT POSSIBLE.
What proportion of her income cr her husband's income Blouses give every indication of ought a woman to spend on her
a cose at Wood
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KOWLOON FIRE,
Li
GROCER'S SHOP ALMOST DESTROYED.
But for the smart work-of the Kowloon Fire Brigade on Satur- day night, a fire which broka oût in the ground floor of No. 67, Wu- hu Street, Hunghom, would
have resulted, în considerable damage being done to adjoining houses, and great loss of property, | As it was the ground floor of the building was almost entirely de- stroyed, the fire having galged a
rival of the appliancos.
The call was received at 11.50 p.m. and the appliances' from the
ing part is undoubtedly that show-returning to favour, largely be-clothes? That is a question which, strong hold by the time of the ar cd through the streets under cause tailored suite are coming arose out of guard. Glimpses are also given in for winter wear. So far, only Green County Court in which of the execution grounds and the the tailored and sports types have Judge Crawford commented tremendous damage done by the appeared, and these, it must be verely on the fact that a working said are indeed lovely. Because girl had spent 3s. 11d. on a pair of their simplicity, greater atten of stockings, 138. 11d on a hat, tion is naturally laid on finish or and 5 guineas on a dress. fit. Button-holes are finished to
fires.
The sufferings and fatigues of maternity have exhausted you. Your vitality, of which you have been so magnificently generous, is! to-day reduced, weakened, spent. And now,..more than ever, 'it is necessary, that your blood should. be rich and pure and plentiful, for during the long months to come upon this alone the healthy de-Country." velopment of your infant will-de- pend:
Therefore, in order to revive and re-establish your strength it will be wise for you during the period of feeding your little one to take Dr. Williams' Ping Pills, for they
The feature film.in the new pro- Kramme at the World Theatre is James Oliver Curwood's colourful. story of the North, "Back to God's
Every scene of this spectacular outdoor picture is a splendid éxample of the motion picture art. Renee Adoree again. proves that she is one of filmdom's leading star's able actress and possesses a vert and fascinating French personality which fits in well with her French Canadian role. Robert Frazer is
She is a remark-
ill sustain you, strengthen you,qually deserving of praise for his Improve the quantity and quality successful efforts in a difficult part. of the nursing milk, and make your blood-the source of life from which the baby is to draw health and vigour, the commencement of his happiness-rich, plentiful, pure and strong.
Dr. Willums Pink Pills. the world's most famous Blood and Nerve Tonic for both sexes, are obtainable from the medielne ven- dora everywhere, or post "free, $1.50 per bottle, $8. for 6 bottles, from the Dr. Williams Medicine Co., 60 Klangse Road, Shangha.
ALWAYS ON TOP
NESTLÉ'S CROWN
ASSORTED
CHOCOLATES
NESTLES
CROWN Assorted Chasolates
CROM
THEY'RE NICE IF THEY'RE NESTLE'S
STAR THEATRE.
THE "GLOBETROTTERS"
NEXT SUNDAY.
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Mr. Dick Norton, who is well known in Hongkong for the popular revues he has brought to the Far East, arrives here with the Globe Trotters" towards the end of this week, opening a season at the Star Theatre on Sunday next with a entertaining revue called "Happy Moments.".
The company comprises eleven agt istes, timely Lella Forbes, Daphne De Lisle, Betty Norton, Wality ne Pepper, Arthur Ives, Gladys Lim- nell, Norman Wheeldon. Constance Carret. Leo 11. Booker. Marian. Hallwood, and Dick Norten, and each contributes something distine- tive to the programme. "Happy Momista" ill be followed by "Scones and Screams," "Pleisure- tand." "Incidents," and "The Globe Trotters in Vaudeville," and as the company has already won high praise in India, Burma and Malaya, a thoroughly enjeyalde season may the expected.
Booking is now open at Messrs.. Moutrie's and the Star Theatre at the popular prices of $3, $2 and $E.. $1.
"THE DEVILS CARGO."
WALLACE BEERY AT THE
STAR THEATRE.
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VERY SMART.
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Above is seen a bouffant frock of jade green panne velvet, which has a perfectly ptain decollette bodice
With it is worn severe cut, gold slippers and gold
turban.
perfection, and, the buttons are of a pearly whiteness.
To satisfy all demands, the same styles are being shown in models do be worn either outside or tucked, inside the skirt. Some Wallace Beery, who has achieved have dress pockets, and in the out- fume as a screen comedian, is a faide blouse, a ting hip pocket is notable sereon villain as trelli He often seen. White seems to be has one of his finest villain roles the favourite colerr; ether-popu- in "The Devil's Carte." a story ar colours are tan, light blue, and
flesh.
Kowloon Station were immediately despatched, including the newly which was taken out under the commissioned Rolls-Royce engine personal supervision of Mr. H. T. Brooka, the Superintendent of the. Fire Brigade..
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No doubt the strict economist would argue that only a certain proportion of a woman's income
With the naditional engine the. should he spent on clothes. But this hard and fast rule would not men had a somewhat easier task be popular with many women, than formerly and although the who would argue in reply that the fire had, grot a strang hold by the economist did not reckon in his time the engines arrived. It re- calculations certain. Imponderable quired but ten minutes to ex benefits to be derived from dress-tinguish the flames. By this time
however, considerable damage bad 1 Small spley berry of Java. ing smartly.
In theory a relatively amali pro-been done to the ground floor by 5 Summon. partion of a woman's income the fire while farther damage was 7 Cause to ring. should be devoted to dress, for caused to property on the two up-11 Unit of work (Physics) there are all sorts of other peces-per floors by the water. sities to be provided for. But It is not known the exact extent when we consider, first, the im- of the damage but the property portance to a woman of looking is said to have been insured. well dressed if she is to get and. retain employment, and, second, the satisfaction she derives from feeling that she is nicely turned out, it is very difficult. to make a fixed rule.
of the gold rush of 49, which will be the chief item in the 230 to Fabris include broad-cloth, 11.15 continuons programme at the crepe-le-chine, radium, and regu- Star Theatre lo-day and to-morrow.dar men's shirtings. The collare Wallace Beery in this film heads a of all the new blouses are distinc- enst in which Pauline Starke, tive this season, for they follow Slaire Adhma and William Collier, the trend in men's styles, with a fr., appear. "The Devil's Cargo" wide neck-line, which gives a very is the screen version of the story. | flattering effect. "The River Boat," by Charles A French creator of fashions isi Whittaker.
putting out something new in col- oured ! stockings. This follows the familiar sombre toning, but in- stead of having patches of the variated shades sprinkled all over the surface, it is regular in effect. The sequel In the back, part of the stock- is both exciting and entertaining.ings, the colour is much deeper,
Beery plays a big, slow-moving, slow-thinking stoker who comes on deck one day to find the captain has been killed. He tosses the little squib of a first mate into the sea and takes comniand.
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A PEACE TREATY.
OUTLAWRY OF WAR.
París, Dec. 31..
10 Direct away from.
12 The defeated one..
14 Covers with concreted.
16 Architectural moulding."
18 Exhibiting force.
13 Unit.
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15 Terms in trigonometry.
17 Appears as if gnawed.
10 Land surrounded by water.
23 Sesame.
25 Casts amorous glances.
27 In accordance with the law," 30 Puta gentis
sugar. 31 Travel while sitting.
20 Scatters hi careless manner.
21 Large Scotch knife.
22 God of Love
21 Young lady.
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30 Slimy fish (Plur}
28 Species of European decr.
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33 Sporting dog.
37 Chastised with a strap. ART OF BED-MAKING.
Well-informed quarters have 42 Reigns,
Serpents. SOME EFFICIENCY HINTS,
received Information which It is 13 Small Islands.
* Efficiency hints on almost every stated show that negotiations 5 Directed towards. conceivable subject are issued from with Washington are progressing 17 Gives in exchange time to time by United States favourably for a renewal of the 48 Cases of fire clay. Government offices. One of the Franco-American Treaty of Ar-152 Opposite of a-weather, most recent is a detailed instrue-bitration of 1018, the provis 64 Non-contagious skin disease.
Gives sparingly, Lion in the art of making beds, of which it is proposed to extend. Non-
The United States igued by the Bureau of Home
Govern 6 Have effect.
105 Age. ment is, also stated to be ready 57 Pitch.
156 Etonomics.
Too many women," says the to negotiate with France for the 58 Ruminant quadrupeds. bureau, are satisfied if the bed has conclusion of a treaty, for the 59 Literary composition. a smooth exterior, not realising outlawry of war between the two
Down. that sheets that pull up at the fool countries, provided the pact be ar blankets that slip sideways are open to all other Powers wishing ant conducive to unbroken rest. to undertake the same obligations
Renter
"The lower sheet should go on right side up, large hem at the bead, and should be smoothly tuck- ed up on all four sides, with the corners folded in: mitre fashion..! The upper sheet should be put on wrong side up, so that when the hem is turned over the blankets to
MODERNIST SLIPPER
A silver-green evening slip- - ver has its brocaded pattern in the latest geometric design of triangles of all sizes work- ed into a modernist pattern.
and fades off gradually, as it up keep their edges clean it will be prouches the front The Rev. II. Copley Moyle, the In this way a slim and graceful right side up.
"Upper sheets and blankets Chaplain of St. John's Cathedral,pearance of the leg 4 accent-should be tucked in generously at left the Colony by the s.. Haku-unted. Not to be lost sight of the foot first, the hem folded down, 3an Maru for Home on Saturday, is the fact that these stockings and then the sides folded in." During his fifteen years résidence may be dyed, to match any of the
evening shades, as well as
Few people in the United States new should sleep uncomfortably after
in the Colony, the Rev: gentleman subtle auturan colours for daytime this lesson. has not missed attending Churüh
à single Sunday,
VAPO-HALINE
RELIEF TO
GIVES INSTANT COLD IN THE HEAD, IN- FLUENZA ETC.
A FEW DROPS ON HANKER- CHIEF OR IN HOT WATER TO BE INHALED FREQUENTLY. Prepared by
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FRECKLES AND HIS FRIENDS
GEE-I CAN AARDLY BELIEVÈ, MY OWN EYES= GOING TO SEE A REAL CIRCUS!!
ALANE YOU GOT THE TICKETS, BOBBY?
yes-z GOT EM-
SEE!
HEAR TA”. LIONS ROARIA", FRECKLES HEAR 'EM?
PBOX A= TAREE SEATS!
LETTER GOLF.
Going from SOUP to NUTS is sometimes a long process, depend- in on your appetite. Here the change is a par six.
SOUP
NUTS
1-The idea of letter golf is to change one word to another and do it in par, a given num- ber of strokes. Thus to change COW TO HEN, in three strokes, COW, HOW, HEW. .HEN.
2-You can change only one letter at a time...
3--You must have a complote word, of common usage, før eich jump. Slang words and abbreviations don't count.
4 The order of letters can- not be changed.
One solution is printed on another page of this issue. »
A Treat!
1 General name for cabbage.
Worthless.
Overturned.
Large mass of ice.
Those who persevere.
Sepulchrál slabs.
7 Assoveralo.
8 Collector of eggs.
9 German geological term
32 Forces oxerted in any direction
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34 Test.
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Religious festivals, 36 Luft over.
38 Rough.
30 Those who work diligently.
41 Well-known European song-bird..
43 On the hinder part of a ship. 44 Perennial plants.
40 Sin..
49 Sticky substance.
50 Monkeys.
51 Full of aage...
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Saturday's Puzzle.
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