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FINE VIOLIN. RECITAL
josef Lampkin,
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H.K. CORONATION
PHOTOS.
Reminder To Amateurs
Now that Coronation Day is almost
With the clog-beats of passing here, amateur photographers are re- Chinese drumming out a disconcert-minded of the special class to be in-. ing rhythm and bicycle bells offer- ing jarring obligatos, Joset Lampkin endeavoured last evening to give his second violin recital to a keen and appreciative audience.
cluded in this years' "Telegraph" Amateur Photographic Competition for pictures of the local celebrations.
This section will form part of the Mr. Lampkin's biggest task was to general Competition, which will ex- overcome the extraneous Inter-tend from June to August, inclusive, ferences from the streets surround-but advance notice is given thereof the Oriental Theatre which in order that amateurs' may make a punctuated his playing. usually point of getting mapshots which will during the most delicate par's of his reflect the Coronation spirit. performance. It was very hard for
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the virtuoso to create that at- For this special class, two hand- mosphere of intimacy and warmth so some trophies, kindly donated by Dr. essential to the type of programme F. Bunje and Mr. J. C. M. Grenham, he plays. Ever and
would will be offered as prizes. Entrics come those clapping clogs, the wall- for all sections of the Competition ing of children's voices and the open on June 1.. Irritating and penetrating noise of
anon
an overworked bicycle beil. In ad- dition, I belleve, Mr. Lampkin
had felt unwell during the day, so
In view of the numerous disadvan tages he had to overcome, the recital
ROYALTY INVADES BRITAIN
But No Crowned Heads Among King's Guests, Tradition Decrees
London, May 7. Although, in accordance with etiquette, no reigning sovereign or head of a state will attend the Coronation of King George VI, for which reason the King of Egypt hus departed for a short stay in Paris, Their Majesties will entertain a num. ber of royal guests at Buckingham Palace during the next few days and the period of the Coronation.
Among the distinguished represen- tatives of Royal Houses of Europe will be the Princess Paul of Yugo- Slavin, Princess Jullana of Holland her husband, Prince Lippe,
NAWRODU
NEW YORK-PARIS AIR RACE
Paris, May 7. Over-riding American objections, and was a remarkable tribute to his M. Pierre Cot, French Air Minister, Prince Frederick of Prussia, Prince
It required much more subdued
Xas ruled that the Lindbergh ruce surroundings to
to obtain the full effects and benefits of the first three items from New York to Paris would be Poul of Greece, Prince Charles of
Flanders, on antheid
date scheduled
in!
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skill,
the
tries.-United Press.
the Crown Prince of
Princess of Sweden. Prince Ernest Augustus of Hanover, the Crown Prince and Crown Princess of Nor- way and Prince Preslau, the King of Bulgaria's brother.
on his programme. Such Important August. There are at present 22 en- Rumunia, the Crown Prince and works as Handel's "Larghetto"," Tar tini's intricate "Sonata" Mozart's somewhat "Concerto in A Major could not be played to the best effect under such Arying conditions. Mr. Lampkin could
hardly avoid revealing his disconcertedness, though even the Exterior effects could not entirely rob the Concerto of its glorious cadenzas, or the Sonata-of-ils-engrossing staccato passages.
BRILLIANT SECOND HALF Nevertheless I think it was with some rellet that Mr. Lampitin reached the second portion of the programme. Here, among brief, but entrancing numbers,
some
In connection with the Coronation decorations in the New Territories, it was stated in our issue of yesterday that the very effective design of the pailaus erected at each end of the main road at Yuen Loond was China evalved by Mr. Young, of the Light and Power Co. Actually, the design was by Mr. C. F. Wood, of the sume Company, under whose direc- tions the work was carried out.
for he allowed the fullest scope
moro clamoured for
Mr.
and
Most of these
Kucsts arrive in London Sunday.-Reuter.
For Macao Visitors
For Coronation
appeared to be very much happier. Lampkin's virtuosity of technique Special Steamer Service His clever arrangement of the pro-and tone
By this me not even the street gromme provided delightful contrasts
from the soft, persuading passages sounds could obscure the delight of to the Mr. Lampkin's performance and the of Hubay's "The Prayer"
Chorus of audience Beethoven dramatic
For the convenience of Macao re- who wish to attend the it. Followed sidents received Dervishes", and then an immediate fortunately
the "Andalusian Romance" by Coronation celebrations in Hong- switch to the lilting and altogether tuneful "Valse of Sadness”.
then two numbera kong. the Chuen On Steamboat Co. by Sarasate, and
ibe following Vecsey.
which had so pleased his listeners has decided After this we were entranced by a at the first recital. "The Flight of schedule for the Chuen Chow for and Bumble-Bce" by Rimsky-three days only, May 12, 13 repetition of Vecsey's expressive and the
"The Wind" which is Korsakov) and "Air on G. String" 14:Leave Macao 8 a.m. and 6 p.m., picturesque without question one of Mr. Lamp which is probably one of the most leave Hongkong 1 p.m. and 12 mid- kin's cleverest performances. Then effective melodies ever composed for night.
on
came
Ore's Mr. Harry
charming the violin.
It will be seen that Macao resi arrangement of Chinese song
Anything after the stupendously
rendition of this item dents will be given the opportunity "Raindrops falling on the Banana effective
service, Tree", which was exquisitely played, would have been an anti-climax. It of leaving by the 8 a.m. and for which both the virtuoso and was the perfect note on which to arriving here in time to see day and Mr. Ore received thoroughly merited terminate Mr. Lampkin's offerings of night processtons and returning by applause. The official programme musical art and beauty to Hongkong. the mid-night boat without having
Paganini's. terminated with
We are grateful for two such to seek hotel accommodations, which
are bound to be heavily taxed. fascinating "Moto Perpetuo", which memorable performances.—S.A.G.
Was
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