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THE
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1931,
Giff
SUGGESTIONS
for
CHRISTMAS
AT GIFT
PRICES
Gent's Brocade Silk Dressing Gowns
$8.00 to $16.00
Spun Crepe Gent's Pyjamas $9.50
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Crystal Chokers and Necklaces
Leather Hand Bags
$12.00 to $25.00
$3.00 to $12.00
Printed Silk Bridge Coats, Incomparable Designs $15.00 to $22.00
and other desirable goods at THE HONGKONG SILK STORE
COMMENCING
TO-MORROW
68 B, Queen's Road, Ceutral.
ROTARY CLUB
ADDRESS.
CHINESE INFLUENCE IN HAWAILAN ISLANDS.
PIONEER WORK.
The development of Hawalf and the important part played by Chinese in that development was the subject of na interesting address which was delivered by Mr. William Kwai Fong Yap, at yesterday's meeting of the Hong- kong Rotary Club, which was held in Messrs. Lane Crawford'n Restaurant under the Chairman- ship of the Hon. Mr. S. W, Tso.
Mr. Yap said. In part:
In 1930. the total population of Chinese and American citizens of Chinese descent, according to the Federal census, was 27,170. In 1920, it won 23,507, and in 1910, the Agures were 21,674, the low
rate of Increase being due to tho
of the tilly
of
fact that there had been no im migration for a generation. But this comparatively small
populati is surprisingly active in the
In almost every Fine
the people of Chinese blood are worthily repre- sented. In the professions they are clergymen, lawyers, physicians, jengineers, teachers, gemuntants, dentists, nurses etc. In business they are independently engaged banking, general merchandising, meat and fruit packing, anu- fueluring, contracting, automobiles and, in fact, in almasi alt the com merctal lines.
Employer in the public schools, there are approximately 400 Teachers of the race; four members of the faculty of the University of Hawail, Prof. S. C. Lee, Dr. Kalfred Dip Lun, Tin Yuk Char and Miss Ruth L. T. Yap, are of Chinese descent. While, through the maintenance of Chinese language schools and other agencies, the Chinese community In Hawall Is preserving the culture of their fathers.
are
Practically all the younger and middle-aged residents here American citizens and are loyal in the allegiance to America,
Chinese Culture.
As evidence of the influence of Chinese culture on Honolulu, it need (Continued on Page 11.)
ACHIEVEMENT.
("Actions speak louder than words.")
EVERY WORLD'S CAR RECORD BROKEN AND EVERY IMPORTANT MOTOR CYCLE RACE WON IN 1981.WAS SECURED ON WAKEFIELD'S
CASTROL MOTOR OIL
Castrol-being British-is sold by the Imperial galion of 9 lbs which in tho legal monsure in the Cofory although other oil Companies use the American or wine gallon which is approximately 20% less than the Imperial gallon.
MARZIPAN & DESSERT SWEETS
by
MURRAYS & CLARNICO
Obtainable at
HANDSOME TINS OF ASSORTED TOFFEE- IDEAL PRESENTS FOR THE KIDDIES. $4.50 per tin.
DELICIOUS
and
WHOLESOME CONFECTIONERY
BOXES AND
by
HANDSOME
CASKETS OF CHOCOLATES
CADBURYS
FRYS
FULLERS
CALEYS
Prices from $2 to $35
BUTTERED AND FRUIT SWEETS
LANE, CRAWFORD, LTD.
OPEN TILL 6.P.M. TILL XMAS.
LOOKING'S THEATRE
AT 2 30, 510, 7.15 & 9.30 p.m.
The "Queen of the Screen" in her most appealing role. Tender romance of a mod- ern Cinderella whose love belonged to an unknown lover.
ENTERTAINMENT AT IT'S BEST
Never before such a Wistful Romance!
Girl shy bachelor and wide eyed waif. Love came to him unrecognized and to her from a lover unknown.
You'll laugh and cry and laugh again at
with
DADDY LONG LEGS
from the play
by Joan Webiter
Directed by Alfred Santell
JANET GAYNOR
WARNER BAXTER
Una Merkel
by
BARKER DOBSON
Exchange Building, Ground Floor. SATURDAY 6. P.M.
BOOKING AT
THE THEATRE
TELEPHONE 25313.
All her life she had mothered others. Then a dream man came and guided her along the path that led to love.
A romance as sweet as that first kiss and as human as life itself. It will thump your heart and
stir
your soul.
DICTUAR
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