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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, SATURDAY, JANUARY 17, 1931.
, TAIKOO BALL.
SUCCESSFUL FUNCTION
LAST NIGHT.
programme.
As in previous years, hard work ing committees, with Mr. D. B. Bone at the head. left no stone unturned to make the function the Nothing was Jacking in organisation, both the comfort of the guests and the pleasantness of their aurround- ings being carefully studied.
RUCCONA
L WOA.
BUILDING ACTIVITY.
BLOCK OF NEW HOUSES AT CAUSEWAY BAY.
WATER RESTRICTIONS.
At
USUAL COMI AINT TO CHINESE CI, MBER.
The letters
Chinese
In connexion with building ac-
a meeting of the Amid a delightfully plcturesque setting, two hundred and sixty tivities in the Happy Valley dia- General Chamber of Commerce yes. revellera took part last night in trict, some twenty semi-European terday, Mr. Chan Houng-pak, the the annual Taikoo Club Ball, type residential houses of three Secretary, reported that letters had function which is rightly regard-storeys each, have been built onbeen received from Chinese com- ed as one of the outstanding the site formerly occupied by the plaining against the water restric- features of the Colony's social cantora factory of the Nanyang tinns imposed in the Chinese dis- Tobacco Company, adjacent to the tricts since Thursday. It appeared French Hospital and at the corner that throughout the winter Chinese between the Caroline Hill Road would have to obtain water from and Leighton Hill Road. The pro-street fountains.
mentioned ni con- party belongs to the French Mis- aion and the architects are Meaare. aiderable length the hardship in- water to the Carrying Credit Foncier D'Extreme Orient. volved in the contractors being Messrs.apper storeys in Chinese residences in the cold weather. The letters Man On.
Auggested that if the Government intention was to economise water it might be wise to arrange with The decorations were quite an
the P.W.D. to permit a couple of achievement. From the entrance of which face the Leighton hours supply daily to all Chinesa to the club house, where over the Road. It is understood that other bedecked lattice gate stood out parts of the former Nanyang prominently the illuminated sign Brothers Factory on the name site of the Club, through the pathway will be demolished and some and up to the main steps, fairy twenty more houses built soon. lights and gay banting directed These new houses are built of the guests to the hall. Red carpel | coment concrete. was laid from the main entrance) through the building to the ball
A new street has been opened in connexion with the construction of thin block of new houses, twelve
residences.
A member of the Chamber point- ed out that much water was wasted in transportation from the street fountains to the upper storeys. A daily two-hour supply was hardly enough for the demands of the con- districts. The Chairman Reated said that the suggested two-hour supply was previously diecuased but The Unique Dance Orchestra opinion was expressed that such a was in attendance and selected apply might lead to quarrels be tween residents on different storeys, popular programme which includ- He promised to consider the matter
with the Executive Commitice.
room, and on either aide and over-continued. head was carried out a particular- ly artistic floral scheme, with rosen predominating.
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The same scheme was continued many of the latest numbers, to in the refreshment room and the which the company danced its "Dry back." whilst adjoining happy way through the closing these two popuła, rendezvous, was houra of Friday night and arranged the Card Room, early hours of Saturday morning. Flowers were profusely arrayed The entering, perfect in every and additional effect was lent by detail, was enrried out by Messrs. the specially lowed illuminations | Lane, Crawford's, who arranged a on all the tables.
speeint menu, forming another From there, up the carpeted satisfying feature of the function.
The presence of the President | a hasket of roses and coloured of the Club, Mr. T. II. R. Shaw, streamers, the guests made their together with Mrs. Show, was way to the ball room and Ladies' another contribution towards the Claret room, the decorating of surcess of the ball, and others who which presented a charming scene. enjoyed the function were the Roses in sheath and baskets of two Vire-Presidents, Mr. A. R. H. blue paper hung from the walls Phillips and Mr. D. J. Shervell, km! were artistically entwined around the balcony of blue back. ground. Multi-coloured streamers Boated acros the ceiling and from the walls, whilst in the window sills stood pots of plants and flower.
Forty Years.
The Committees.
1.
BANK SUSPENSION.
ANOTHER FRENCH HOUSE
"IN DIFFICULTIES,
Nimes. Jan. 16. The Barque Regionale Du Gard
spanded prymenta-Heuzer.
Lancers ...
Letters. .Highland Echoes. Fox Trol....Lovable and Sweet, Fox Trut... .Happy Days Arm Here Again.
3.
4.
Waltz...
5.
Fox Trot
6.
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The slinting work of Mr. D. B. Bone (Chairman of Com- milters) and Mr. A. Russell (Hon. Secretary) had its reward in the outstanding Aucerss which tended their efforts, and the 11 members of Committees could also 12. be well satisfied with the result of
their labours.
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10.
Eightsoma Reel,
Fox Trot....Sing You Singers,
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Fox Trot .... Pirking Petals of O'Daisies.
Waltz You'll Find The Answer In My Eyes,
Fox Trot, 11.30 Saturday Night. Caledonians.
Fox Trot...Painting The Clouds With Sunshine. Chant of The Jungle. Waltz, It Happened In Monterey, Fox Trot. All Quiet on the Western Froni.
13. 14.
Fox Trot
The Committees were:--Decora- 15 tion.--Mesora. J. Polson, R. Gray, T. Swan, B. T. Cunningham,. T. | 16. Young, W. Warnach and T. Grimes 17. 18. (Convener).
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Over the orchestra dais, hung the picture of the late Mr. J. Swire, founder of the firm and club, this being surrounded by the flag of Menars, Butterfield and Swire and the Red Ensign. On either side were auspended blue pennants hearing the dates 1891
Supper-room-Mestra, W. Drum. and 1931, showing the number of mond. N. B. Adants, D. McColgan. 20. 21. has been in. Mitchell (Convener). year the Cleb existence. An ingenious arrange- Bar Messrs. D. Bane, p. 22. mient was an illumination effect | Munro and J. Polson. on the wall over the orchestra, by Masters which the letters “T.C." stood out in mauve coloured lights, theae later being used to indicate the number of the dance.
The orchestra was surrounded with by pot plants and flowers,
give fairy lights entwined to
Ceremonies. of Messrs. R. B. Bell, T. Stainton. C. B. Matthews, G. H. Stuwart (Convener).
Ladies' Ronin-Mrs. Folson. Card Room-Mesars, G. McLeod and T. Grimes,
Reception-Messrs. D. B. Bone added effect. The big lights in J. Mitchell and N. Drummond.
Cloak. Mr. W. B. Adams. Chairman of Committees.-Mr. D. B. Bone.
the TOOI
Were shaded with caloured paper and it was under very pleasant conditions that thes quests enjoyed their dancing.
Hon. Secretary. Mr. J. Russell. Adjoining the ball room was a
The dance programme was promenade, and close by. the claret room, where the lumina under-
Eightronte Reef. Fox Trot Okay Baby. Fox Trot..Pick Up The Rhythm. Waltz...When It's Springtime In The Rockies. Fox Trot ......Be Your Age. Fox Tret ..Song Of The Dawn. Waltz...You're Always In My
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