THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.
FRIDAY, APRIL 30, 1937.
PEASANT ASKS THE DUKE RADIO
TO HER WEDDING
"We Should Feel So Honoured'
Dr. Benes, President of Czecho- with the Slovakin, photographed Regent, Prince Paul, during his visit In Belgrade.
Coronation
Influence
On Fashions
St. Wolfgang (Austria), Apr. 21.
PASSENGERS in a ferry-
boat on Lake Wolfgang, passing close by the private jetty of the Villa Appesbach this morning, saw a slight, lonely figure in plus-fours gazing at the mist-clad mountains. A small dog sat patiently at his feet.
glanced
the
The man
up, sow ferry-bant, made a sudden dash for cover behind a shed.
It was the Duke of Windsor- fearful of being made the target of photographers.
All Uris moming he was a prisoner at the villa-his new home--waiting for the gates to be widened to give clear passage to his big car.
By lunchtime the work was done. After lunch he drove over to the spa Bad Ischl, twenty miles distant.
The last time he went there was in September 1935. Then companion was Mrs. Wallis Simp-
son.
his
He bought some electrical fittings for his room. Then he drove to the Kaiserviin close by once the suin- mer home of the Emperor Franz Josef:
his
Attendants placed a pen in hand. He turned it over, balanced it between his fingers, studied it for several seconds, lost in thought.
With that pen the Austrian Emperor signed the ultimatum to Servia that sent the world to war. With that same pen he wrote lils famous Appeal to My People ROON after the guns had spoken. The Duke returned to his car, London, Apr. 15. motored back home, Peasant girls straightened influencent work in the fields Coronation dominates current British fash- their backs and waved as the ear
The
ssed
fons from the correct lipsticko-morrow
a peasant dressed in shade and the set of milady's
full national costume will knock at with a flower- 'curls to the cut of her evening the Duke's door
the gown and the colour of her bath decorated silck. He will be
bearer of an invitation to a peasant ing suit.
wedding-grand affairs in this part of Austria.
Variations of red, blue and gold are the popular colours, with a few greens and purples for variety, black is almost for. gotten.
Coronation red is the leader, a red with a rich blue depth. The favoured blue is softer than royal and lighter than navy-a perfect accompaniment to the red and seen often in its com- light shade pany, The gold is
caronailon blue. which tones with
The green is very light almost sea- green, and blends with both the gold and the blue.
Royal purple carries in its woke the
softer togold and cloth of silver are
Cath of
of gold
natural choices. The coronation also
19
Mitzy Perfaller is the bride. She 4 shade wistfully: said to-day,
We don't wish to annoy the Duke.
We should be so honoured."
Hagen's Wife, 'Golf Widow,"
Gets Divorce
Newmark (N.J.), Apr. 21.
MRS. WALTER HAGEN, wife
the of
'Hongkong Clipper'
Takes Gown To
Film Star
PARCEL ABOARD FOR STAR OF "GREAT ZIEGFELD"
Mr. B. Greenberg, Hongkong Manager of M. G. M. hands of "Hongkong express parcel to Capl. La Porte, commander
|- Clipper" for carriage across the Pacific to Miss Rainer.
THE first cargo ever received for carriage from Asia famous United to America by air mail was a parcel addressed to has inspired renewed use of gold and States golfer, telling the judge Miss Louise Rainer, the Metro Goldwyn Mayer star who silver embroidery and braiding, as that her husband's profession well as ermine trimming.
One spec had made her "a permanent golf won the Motion Picture Academy Gold Cup for 1936 for
metals tacular use of the precious. in bathing suits. A Lancashire fac- widow," was granted a divorce her acting in "The Great Ziegfeld."
The parcel, which left Hongkong, by the "Hongkong tory is turning out swim suite of at Newark to-day.
gown, of gold cloth
Mra. Hagen failed in her claim for Clipper," contains an exquisitely wrought Chinese and cloth of silver,
She said her husband presented to Miss Rainer by Metro Goldwyn Mayer (China) guaranteed not to rust and which hug alimony. the figure like afled
earned £10,000 a year. silk, Another coronation bathing suit is Walter Hagen did not contest the, Inc., in appreciation of her fine acting in "The Good Earth,"
shortly to be shown here. In the national colours-red, white divorce proceedings. and blue. The trunks are white, the bodice la red on one side und bitte on the other. There is a blue belt with a red buckle.
is possibly The pearl
the most favoured for coronation jewelry, with yellow gold used more than platinum or silver for its setting. It will be seen with many court gowns, and is exquisitely laid on red velvet.
HAIR STYLES
Hair styles have been tremendously affective by the coronation. There are "coronets" of tight curls, the rest of the hair forming a smooth cap. Curls sweep back off the forehead up at the back, designed to take the tiara. Fow Englishwomen, as yet, have copied the old fashioned "fringe" Queen Elizabeth wears on her fore- head.
Emile, court hairdresser-he will dress the Queen's hair early corona- tion moming May 12-has devised a method of fixing coronets so they won't topple or slip. Several peeresses plan to wear clastic bands like those in children's hats, but Emile has another system.
First e hard plait of hair is wound Just behind the tiara. On this tufted plait is placed a "birdcage" of muslin
The coronet is
over a wire cage," which
itted over the
Is
The lagens were married In 1923, and separated in 1927.
Hagen, onc of the world's most DOWN TO THE SEA
picturesque golfers, won the British open championship four times--the last Ume in 1920-and was reputed] in s prosperous days to have earned between £20,000 and £40,000, a year.
ite became notorious for his un- attributed the punctuality. Many defcit of
Abe Mitchell in a big money match in 1926 to the fact that he kept Mitchell waiting a long
The parcel was handed per-
Sonally to Capt. La Porte, com-
manding the "Hongkong Clip- per" by Mr. B. Greenberg, Manager of the Hongkong office Jet M.G.M.
FOR HEALTH WITH OR WITHOUT THE SUN PHYSICIAN'S PLEA
Bournemouth, Apr. 1. New reasons for holidays by the me on the first tee. Hagen won on sea were given by Sir Walter Lang-air Two men who were never per-don-Brown, Emeritus Professor of turbed by Hagen' "showmanship" Physics, Cambridge University, when he addressed the British Health Re- were George Duncan and Archlo
Association conference
the last green.
DA
sorts Compston. Compston in 1928 bent "Wintering in England" at Bourne- him in a seventy-two hole match by
mouth yesterday. 18 up and 17 to play.
He told how vitamins were manu- factured
BROTHERS
IN A FINE PICKLE
TWO
The "Bill of Lading" carrles the notation, countersigned by Pan American Airways, that it is the "first Airway Bill ever made out to cover a trans-Pacific
express shipment Hongkong to the United States."
from
MILLION VOLTS DEATH
the sea, that the Anest U.S. SCIENTIST'S FATE mutton came from salt sen marshes,
New York, April 10.. emphasised that it was in the sea that all life had its beginning; and com- mended the whale for having chosen, though a mammal, to retum to original element.
-held in place by two gold hatpins, brothers, Leon and Gaspard composition of sea water. WAS
Pis, just over a year ago married and milady is safe from the emn-
the sisters of Theodule Pic himself barrassment of dropping her coronet.
Now a third AGE: I married their sister. "Coronation bells" is a hair style brother, Andre Pic in his capacity that already is popular at Mayfair of Assistant Mayor, has had to enter ourless It takes an expert a half-on the register of the commung the hour to do, but K you want to try it births of three nephews, all born on
its
up
Dr. Wesley M. Contes, of the Crocker Institute for Cancer Research of the Columbia Uni-
"The blood that courses in our versity, was killed last night in veins," he added, "bears witness to a laboratory of the Columbia Medical Centre, our ancient history, for there is Presbyterian evidence that the vertebrates pro when he accidentally touched bably originated at a time when the
very an uninsulated copper conduc- like that of the fuld part of our tor of a million volt X-ray tube. blood to-day,
The shock killed him, burning hla Lord Horder emphasised the right shoulder and dinging him to medical value of sea water and plead the floor.
The X-ray tube, which was capable ed for further research into the un-
of producing a radiation equivalent known qualities which make climate.
to £20,000,000 worth of radium, was
13. at home, here's how:
put into operation on January Part the hair in the centre, dividing the forepeak into two. Then make
and, boording house little bell curls, each one falling away in shape to the white linen cap wom
apartment keepers should be given expert in- the part, around from
the head. by American sailors.
struction in their business during the Skirts for day wear are shorter Into each bell is fixed, with tiny hair-
Д model "There are things in climates that are "off season." pins, a crystal, silver or gold circle and fuller. Trains and
He also advocated srilfcial sun- from which hangs a pearl. The back whose full, billowing skirt recalls the independent of weather hair is done into soft rolls.
hoops of a century ago dot ballroom ordinary sense. Climatically, there light verandahs, with "perfume from are many advantages on the south lemon and orange groves, and the In hats, the rage Is for back-sway-
floors.
sun scents of Arabia" as possible aids to ing "follow me" vells or streamers.
Novelty coronation styles already coast of England, whether the
tropical illusion. Coolle hats with medium brims will displayed include: lipstick and
ZONES OF UGLINESS.
the same day.
"It seems to me," he stated, "that, like so many simple things in nature, sea water is disregarded because we have plenty of it."
Concerning climate,
nil
shines or not."
he
said:
in
the
Members of the Conference after-
be popular with coronation hair varnish to match exactly the red Sir Jamen Marchant urged co-wards attended a banquet given by styles because of very shallow crowns velvet of peeress. robes; a dressing operation between health resorts for
the Double-roll gown of printed silk,
and floral trimmings.
pattern
Bournemouth's £80,000
thing like an automobile tyre) are on
Ilkeness of a famous London build-He asked for the establishment of swimming, bath and baths building. most of the smaller hats. One rolled ing; afternéon dresses with a delicate "zones of ugliness" with penalties which, will be opened this week. It brin turns up all around, at such a tracery which, inspected closely, spells for architects who put up ugly build is one of the first all-electric instal-
ings outside them, and suggested that alous of the kind. sharp angle it is almost a counterpart "coronation."-United Press.
brims.and "pneumatic" edgo (some formed by ovals each containing a their botterment and preservationemouth Corporation, and to-day
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Radio Programma Broadcast by Z.B.W. on wavelengths of 355 metres (845 k.c's), 31.40 metres (9.52 m.c's.).
H.K.T.
12.30 p.m. Variety.
1 p.m. Time and Weather.
Leopold Stokowski.
1,03 D.m. The Philadelphia Sym- phony Orchestra,
conducted
by
1.30 p.m. Reuter and Rugby Press; Weather, Time and Announcements.
1.40 p.m. Concert Hems.
2.15 p.m. Close Down.
12 p.m. Chinese Programme.
7 p.m. French Music.
de
Violin Solo-In Fille aux Cheveux de lin (Debussy, arr. Hartmann).... Yehudi Menuhin; Songs-Aupres ma Blondo (Chant populaire de l'Ile- de-France); Le p'uit Quinqula (Des-
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C'est le Mal.
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Bous la pluie
Hambourg: Songs-Clair
Vardins ..Mark
de Lune
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Cherie Songs-Reviens
brier)
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C
7.35
p.. Georgians,
Fox Trol-Suger Rose; Fox Trot- Sing me a swing song; Slow Fox Tro-Lazy Rhythm; Quick Step- How'm I doin'?: Fox Trot-Jealous; Slow Fox Trot Sophisticated Lady; Fox Trot-Some of these days; Fox Trol-After you've gone.
8 p.m. Time, Weather and An-
nouncements,
8.03 p.m. A Recital by Malcolm McEachern (Bass).
The Witch of Bowden (Ogilvie and Smith); Danny Deever (Damrosch); Speed (Flotsam and Jetsain).
8.15 p.m.
Violoncello
Arnold.
From the Studio.
Recital
A
by Hilda
Sonata in G Minor....J. B. Loell-
let: Largo Allegro-Poco allegro---
Adagio Allegro.
Alfredo Campoli and
8.30 p.m. His Orchestra,
The Knave of Diumonds (Steele); Love in Idleness-Serenata (Mac Beth); Penny in the slot (Ashworth, arr. Hope); Your heart called wine (Edgar Lewinnek-Hayon); Vienna in Springtime (Leon-Pelosi).
p.m. "La Traviata" (Verdi)- 6.45 Prelude, Act I, Played by Toscanini and the New York Philadelphia Or- chestra.
8.50 p.m. From the Studlo. The Eighth of a Second Series of Gramophone Recltols by the Rev. C. B. R. Sargent.
9.30 p.m. London-News and An- nouncements.
9.55 p.m.
Celeste Octet.
The J. H. Squire
de Ballet (Drigo); Andante Cantabile (Tschai- kowsky, arr. Willoughby); Memorica of Chopin (arr. Willoughby).
10.16 p.m. London-Big Ben.
Volsc Bluette-Air
Variety and Dance Music. Orchestra-Sweet Memories; Ro- mantic Waltz Medley....Eddie Car- roll and His Music; Fox Trol-When a-Lady-meets-a. Gentleman down South...Teddy Foster and His Kings of Swing; Vocal-Clavellto Del Genil Raquel Meller; Fox Trot-To Mary, with love....Ai Donahue and His Orchestra; To you, Sweetheart.. Orchestra; Henry King and His Banjo Solo-Medley....
....Tarrant Bai- ley; Vocal-Melodrama of the Mice .Flotsam and Jetsam; Fox Trots Talking
heart; You my through came to my rescue.... Henryou hry King Orchestra
Orchestra; and His Smoke gets in your eyes....Carroll Gibbons (Piano) and His 'Boy Friends: Vocal-It I should lose you Turner Layton; Waltz-Give me your hand....The B. B. C. Dance Orchestra.
11 p.m. Close Down.
4.30-5.45, p.m. (approx:). Addi- tional European Programme from Z.E.K., on a Frequency of 640 Kilocycles, and on Z.B.W. on á Frequency of 31.49 Metres (9.52 m.c's.),
A Running Commentary by Frank V. Read on the Finals of the Open Singles Tennis Championship of the Colony, between H. D. Rumjahn and S. A
Rumjahn, to be played on
Stand Court of the Hongkong Cricket Club. (By courtesy of the Committee of the Hongkong Cricket Club).
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