FUNCTION.
BIG SUCCESS OF EVENT. IN PENINSULA HOTEL,
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, SATURDAY, MARCH 29, 1930,
Wynne Jones, the Hon. Treasurer, Mrs. J. D. Lloyd, for her great work as Hon. Secretary, and to all those branch secretaries who gave their time and energy without res- traint.
-of
YESTERDAY'S. M.C.Lsult Mr. Labrum, who informed Women's Guild and M.C.L the bidders that he wanted. $100 Special mention is due to the in- for the ball. "It is an historic | defatig„ble work accomplished in ball? he said, and when after some connexion with the function by slow bidding, the price had only | Mrs. W. T. Southorn, the Pre- risen to $50, the auctioneer called sident, Mrs. H. T. Creasy, who the company to task. "Now then, worked unceasingly, Mrs. E. I. ladies and gentlemen," he said, "please wake up. This is for a splendid cause". He could not be WELL SUPPORTED.
resisted, and two bids of an ad- ditional five dollars saw the value Introduced as an innovation, of the ball rise to $60, and there and with the object of raising it was mocked down to Mr much-needed funds for the work Creasy. of the Ministering. Children's "And
Do continued the League, the entertainment held at gentleman ith the hammer, the Peninsula Hotel yesterday "I have here, a
nice. lamb afternoon, under the auspices of I have been
the told that the Hongkong Women's Guild and Dairy Farm will keep it in cold M.C.L., proved tremendous storage for the one who buys It, success from all points of view. for as long as it lasts. You can Those responsible for the perfect send down for a couple of muttoned some very fine work done by the arrangements can be congratulat-chops for your breakfast every day and still have a couple of legs Thanks to the kindness of the and shoulders left. What I wont Peninsula Hotel management, to add, however, is this: I shall
dining the first
room, to-
expect the purchaser of this lamb gether with the Roof Garden and to send me a mutton chop for my Rose Room, were placed at the dis- breakfast every day. And now posal of the League for the after- let me start the bidding at $10.” noon, and every assistance was given by Mr. Copley and his staff
Д
ed on the result of their efforts.
valuable assistance as M.C. of the The Hon. Mr. J.P. Braga gave in- bridge and mahjongg, and there were numerous other helpers, whose names are given below. Mention must be made of the fancy goods arranged by Mrs, J. D. Lloyd, Mrs. Lack and Mrs. Shenton, which they the close of the day. They display- succeeded in entirely clearing before:
women prisoners in the Victoria Gael, which was eagerly bought by
LOCAL RADIO.
PROGRAMME ARRANGED
FOR WEEK-END.
The programinea to be broadcast by B.W. on a wavelength of 355 metres during the week end are given below.—
To-day's Programme. --11.00-11.30 am. Commercial news. 12.00 noon to 1.00 p.m.- Demon-
stration programme..
1.30 p.m. Weather report. 7.00-9.00 p.m.
Experimental pro- samme, At 8 pm, approx. Brahms: "Violin Concerto in D."****
Joseph Szigeti (Violin) and Hails Orchestra. Conducted by Sir Hamilton Harty. Sports News and Overture:
9.00 p.m. Weather report: Local
'CONSIGNEES' NOTICE.
SERVICES CONTRACTUELS DES
· MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
The Steamship.
· D'ARTAGNAN", Arrived Hongkong on Wednesday,
the 28th March, 1980.
From MARSEILLES, &C. Consignees of Cargo by the above named steamer are hereby informed that thele goods with the exception of Oplum, Treasure and Valuables are being landed and placed at their risic in the Godowns of the Hongkong Kowloon Wharf & Godown Co., Ltd., Kowloon, whence delivery can be obtained as the goods are landed." -
Goods not cleared within 7 days including date of
will be arrival, subject to rent
All claims must be sent to the
unde before the Friday the
4th
recognized. the ladies present.
9.15 p.m. Dance programme of Columbia records by courtesy of Messrs. Anderson Music Company:
11.30 p.m. Close down.
To-morrow's Programme, 11.00 a.m. Church Service relayed from St. John's Cathedral
12,00 noon to 1.00 pax Chinche
tor
The prize distribution followed the auction, and brought the suc cessful function to a closs. The prizes were distributed by Mrs. Southern, who, in a short speech, The response was much quicker expressed thanks to all workers than for the previous "lot," and and helpers that day. She paid a to ensure the comfort of the quickly progressed to $25, when tribute to the energetic and cheer-programme. guesta.
Mr. Labrum caused some amuse-ful work of Mrs. Creasy, and to The bridge and mah jongx|ment by saying that it was lamb, the kindness of the Peninsula Hotel drives proved great attractions, not mutton. The lamb was even-management and Mr. Copley. She and drew a large proportion of the tually knocked down to Mrs. guests. to the tables. In the In-Southern for $45. terval the players and others pre- Two guinea fowls, in a box, sent enjoyed tea in the dining came next, and as Mr. Labrum room and later many of the rightly said, whatever else their younger element repaired, to the attributes might be, there was no Rose Room where they joined in doubt that they were a very good the dancing, to the strains of ornament for the garden. The musle rendered by the popular eventual purchaser was Mr. Chan Hotel orchestra. The dancers Tin-pak, at $15. were also afforded the oppor- tunity of taking part in a com petition spotlight dance, the win ning couple being Miss Kelly and
The Auction.
Mr. Alves.
Then followed two pictures and various trays of cigarettes and chocolates. Mrs. Gillard claimed one of the paintings for $6, and a very nice blackwood looking glass went to Mr. Ho Ki for $30. Mr. Zimmern captured a second pic-
also thanked Mr. Labrum, Mr. J. Smith, and Mr. Taggart for the manner they had worked to ensure success for the venture. The League were in a bad way, she said, but she warmly thanked all those who had helped them that day, and hoped their efforts would have a satisfactory result.
The following were the officers: Mrs. W. T. Southorn (president), Mrs. H. T. Creasy (vice President), Mrs. E. I. Wynne-Jones Treasurer), Mrs. J. D. Lloyd (Hon. (Hon. Secretary), Mrs. W. E, L. Shenton (Peak Branch), Mrs. B. D. Beith (Peak Children's Branch), Mrs. Taylor (Victoria Branch), Mrs. J.
"Macushione
1930, or they will not be
Damaged packages
in the Godowns for examination, by the consignees, and the Company's Surveyor Mesars, Goddard & Douglas at 10.00 am on Tuesday, the lat April, 1930.
No fire insurance will be effected by us in any case whatever.
L. LESDOS.
THE BEN LINE STEAMERS, LIMITED.
X
From MIDDLESBRO', IMMINGĦAM, LONDON, STRAITS and MANILA.
“BENNEVIS.
1.30 p.m. Weather report. 9.00 p.m. Weather report. 9.00-10.30 p.m. Programme of Vic- Tsang Fook Piano Company:
of Mosers. records by courtesy "The Crucifixion." (Sir John Stalner). Richard Crooks, Tenor: Lawrence Tibbett, Baritono; Wilfred Glenn, Bass; Frank Croxton, Bass; Trinity The Steamship, Choir: Mark Andrews at the Organ
(Rowo-MacMurrough. and "A Dream," arr
Consigness of Cargo are hereby in- (Charles B. Cory-J. C. Bartlett).
Renee Chemet, Violin Solo with ed at their risk into the hazardous formed that all Goods are being land- piano accompaniment by Anca and or extra hazardous Godowns of
Seidlova. "Der Erlkonig (The Erlking) The Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf Invisible-Bolero (Light Invisible)," (Schubert, Op. 1), and Leggero and Godown Co., Ltd., whence and/or
from
the wharves delivery may be (Luigi Arditi).
obtained Ernestine Schumann-Heink, Contralto the Goods, have left the Godowns, and No claims will be admitted after. with piano. Accompaniment by all Goods remaining undelivered after
Katherine Hoffmann. "Garmen-Choeur Des Cigarieres the 1st
The Roof Garden was the scene ture for $20, and the cigarettes McCormack (Quarry Bay Branch),(Chorus of Cigaretto Girls)." (Bizet) to rent pril, 1930, will be subject
of the auction, where Mr. V. C. Labrum in a delightful manner tempted the company to purchase a variety of goods. He found the bidding somewhat slow, but never- theless succeeded, in disposing of all the articles at fairly good prices.
and chocolates were purchased by Mrs. Cole (Kowloon Branch), Miss and "Freischutz-Jagerchor Mrs. Cock, Mr. Labrum and Mr. H. F. Skinner (Belllios Public men's Chorus)" (Weber). Smith for varying amount be-School), Miss Wise (St. Stephen's tween $5 and $10.
The total result of the auction realised $218, which was highly satisfactory.
The first article put up was the
Splendid Organisation. As can football, signed by a number of
be well imagined, to prominent persons, and as Mr. carry out such a successful event Labrum put it "by all denomina- considerable care and attention in tions". The bidding started of the organisation is required, to- Mr. J. Smith sent it up a five practical interest of all those in with the
Girl's College), Miss E. Kotewall (St. Paul's Girl's College), Mrs. W. D. S. Brownrigg. (Military Branch), Mrs. Byron (Naval Branch).
Hunts All claims against the steamer must be presented to the Undersigned on or Opera Chorus with before the 15th April, 1980, or they Metropolitan Opera House
ouse will not be recognized. Orchestra, Giulio Setti, Conductor. "Gregorian
Chant:
1. Kyrie-In Festis B. V. M. No. 2 (Alme Pater) Mode I."
2, Gloria-In Festis B. V. M. Kyriale, Solcames edition." No. 1 (Cum Jubile) Mode VII, "Gregorian Chant: Credo No. 1,
Mode
IV."
Plus X Choir, College of the Sacred
Heart directed
All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowan, where they will be examined on the 31st March, at 10 am, by Meners. Goddard and Douglas.
No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bilis of Lading will be counter- signed by,
Agents.
at $10, rose to twenty, and then gether with the co-operation and assisting Miss E. R. Hallifax in the Organ: Ach by Justine B. Ward GIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO, LTD.”
dollar notch to $25. This did not) any
connected way
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Other able assistants who con- tributed to make the function a success were Mrs. B. Wylie, Hon. Mr. J.P. Braga, Mr. Ho Leung, Mrs Lack, Mr. Peter Pau, who was cigarette and chocolate stand, eight members of the Boy Scouts belong. ling to the St. Andrew's Troop, Hon. Dr. and Mrs. Kotewall, Hon. Sir Shou-son Chow, Mr. Ho Kom-tong, Mr. Tang Shiu-kin, and six girl undergraduates from the Hongkong University, Misses Rose Kwok, Ada Leung, Kathleen Lai, Rose Choy, Angnes Pau and Cissy Wong.
The Prize Winners.
The following is a list of the prizes, donors, and winners:
Dancing.
lat Prize, lady, pair of evening shoes, Donors Mesars. Gordon's, Ltd.-Miss Kelly.
1st Prize, gentleman, silk hand- kerchief and tie to match, donors Messrs. Mackintosh and. Co., Ltd.
Mr. Alved,
Bridge.
1st Prize, lady, vase, donors Messrs. Komor and Komor-Mrs. Henry Humphreys, plus 2,101.
Booby, powder puff, donors Messrs. Kayamally and Co.--Mrs. Dick,-1,945.
Mah Jongg. 1st Prize, lady, Bottle of lavender water, donors Messrs. A.
Bragers.
"Gregorian Chant: 1, The Preface
of the Mass (Pracfatio Communis). Intoned by Rev. V. C. Donovan, O.P.
2. Sanctus and Benedictus In Festis B. V. M..No. 2 (Cum Jubilo) Mode V. "Gregorian Chant: 1, Pater Noster. 2, Agnus Dei-In B. V. M. No. 9 Est-In Festis B. V. M. No. 2 (Cum Jubilo) Mora V. 3, Ito Missa
Heart directed by Justine B. Ward: Pius X Choir, College of the Sacred
Intonations Rev. V. C. Donovan, O.P.
Juive-0 Dieu, Dien De Nos Peres (Passover Music) (Halevy), and "La (Oh, God of Our Fathers)" Jaive-Si Trahison Ou Perfidie (Lord, Should Perfidy Round Us Hover), (Passover Music) (Halevy).
Giovanni Martinelli, Tenor with Metropolitan
Opera Chorus and Metro- politan Opera House
Orchestra, Giulio Setti, Conductor.
10.30 p. Close down.
Berlin, Mar, 28. The Centre Party lender, Herr Bruening, is forming a new Cabinet-Reuter.
S. Watson and Co-Miss K. H. Fok, 7,250.
Booby, powder puff, donors Messrs. A. S. Watson and Co. Mrs. See Cheung-si,-2,450.
Hongkong, 25th March, 1930.
THE BEN LINE STEAMERS, LIMITED.
From MIDDLESBRO', DUNKIRK, ANTWERP, LONDON and STRAITS. The Steamship,
"BENGLOE" Consignees of Cargo are hereby in- formed that all Goods are being land- and/or extra hazardous Godowns of ed at their risk into the hazardous The Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd., whence and/or from the wharves obta
delivery may be obtained.
No claims will be admitted after. the Goods have left the Gedowns, and ali Goods remaining undelivered after the 3rd April will be subject to rent. All claims against the steamer must ba prosented to the Undersigned on or before the 17th April, or they will not be recognized.
Goods are to be left in the Godowns, All broken, chafed, and damaged where they will be examined on the 2nd April at 10 &.., by Messrs. Goddard and Douglas,
No Fire Insurance has been effected, Bills of Lading will be countersign- ed by, GIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO., LTD., Agents. Hongkong, 27th March, 1930.
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