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THE HONGKONG
TELEGRAPH, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28,
1938.
司公空航過歐
Visitor Compares Hongkong And Singapore
HAVE spent ten years in Hong- kong and ten days in Singapore. Rother carty, you say, to express any opinion about your beloved Singa- pore? I beg to disagree. A new- comer is often impressed by the blemishes and beauties of a place to has become which the local man
inured through long acquaintance.
state then the ricksha-puller or taxi- driver, without asking, would invari- nbly deposit him in the comparative-
A former resident of Hong- kong, who recently visited Simply safe neighbourhood of Ship Street. pare, wrote the following inter- eating article which appeared in the "Sunday Timer."
And now-a-days what happens? Either he roums around on his own, with the risk of giving offence to a respectable girl, or he falls into the clutches of the small army of pimps that has sprung up in the vicinity of Wanchai.
Before coming here I was told Garden giants and take it back with
We might just
In both cases he is liable to find "You'll find Singapore terribly hot. me to Hongkong. It's true the nights are cool, but, And space for it alongside the couple himself in some low haunt, where he Laken on the whole, the climate is of flower beds and a monkey house may be doped or robbed or, what is much worse than Hongkong, and that we have the presumption to call worse, contract one of the two com- plaints that flourish in such sur- you'll probably not be able to sick I Botanical Gardens in Hongkong.
roundings.
for long." On the contrary, I am more than surprised-I am amazed- at the delightful weather since my arrival. I left longkong a perfect inferno, trying to create new heat records for itself, to find myself wailing the streets of Singapore with a dry shirt in the daytime and steep ing under a blanket at nigtit.
Refugees
Lovely Gardens
Always With Us
aren for
COUNT the other evening that I
spent strolling about Singapore's NO! Let me strongly advise you to pubite park one of the most enjoy- face the facts in Singapore, and' able of my experiences here.
controlled establish wonder if you people sufficiently licensed brothels under medical appreciate this huge trepleal garden supervision. Seeing that the pros- One would have thought that in the titutes-like the
always cool of the evening it would provide an ideal rendezvous for all shades of with us, why not put a stop, us fur as possible, to the diagraceful way in
which
poor-are
To accentuate the discomforts of the
heat, Hongkong is at present suf- fashion parade and a military band by owners and procurors, including in Hyde Park; or is the club and the many riekstra-pullers who de- fering a miniature invasion from hordes of war refugees who have the stengah too big a counter attrac and a substantial rake-off from the
proceeds of their "introductions." occupied every yarant dat, cubicle ton for the male element?
g on to the pavements.
and bed space and are now overflow- The mention of n fashion parade Having commented at some length One can calls to mind a question I would like on his spelat blemish, let me turn to not help sympathising with these un- to ask. Where have you hidden all another form of traffic in Singapore: fortunates who are obliged to make your women in Singapore?
I do not the four and two-wheeled traffic
I am ofraid I am going to be very rude and say that Singapore is miles
the street their temporary home, mean the European section, which is of the streets.
In evidence in the hotel They are not all of the coolic class always by any meals, I have seen many lounges, the vicinity of the shops, at respectable looking Chinese familles the beach, and the golf clubs, but camping out at stret corners, doing the native Malay and the Chinese behind Hongkong as regards trafic thele own cooking and washing as women.
best they can. The latter problem
presents the most difficulty.
As their money evaporates so these
Galaxy Of Beauty
control. To begin with, why, allow this objectionable touting by taxl- drivers and ricksha-pullers? I can- not leave my hotel on fool unless some persistent ricksha coolie follows
Speed Menace
the pleasure of a promenade to
people are gradually merging into the latter we have such a galaxy me about grunting invitations in my the beggar class. What else can they of beauty daily walking the car or I am stalked by an importun- do? Farmers and what not, for the streets of Rongkong that the dearth ate taxi-driver. most part from the interior of Chine, liere is all the more noticeable. how can they expect to earn a liv- When I say "walking the streets" I int in Hongkong! Chim will cer- am not, of course, alluding to thot tainly have her hands full when the portion of the fair sex so prominent time comes to cope with the ques in the news In Singapore recentiv. FEEL it seriously detracts from tion of re-settlement of the popula- but to the modern Chinese Miss of
be continually encircled and chivled good family,
about by mutor-cars or shouted You can see her any day at a tea- from drivers across the street. dance in the Hongkong Hotel-com- Hongkong taxis, public cura and plete with boy friend-a vivacious rickshas have regular stands and WIT WITH all this overcrowding rents beauty-parlour product, unafraid of touting is punishable by a stift fine. have naturally soared sky high, displaying her physical charms in a Then there is the speed menace, is extraordinary that there are not the local papers have been full of tight well-fitting dress. complaints from our friends "Pro
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THE TOYA WIFE
GERTRUDE GELBING
RESUME
Apted From the
dilberta and Lost Brigard, who have grown up in France, come home to live at their fath- are plantation in, pro-Civil War Louisiana. Gilberto, called Frou- frou by everyone, is malve and chuidlike, wanting only a hand some husband who will dance and buy her jewels. Andre Val faire, young man-about-town, falls madly in love with her. Georges Bartoris, serious young lawyer whom Louise has loved ainca okildhood, also falis in love with Froufrou. Froufrou marries
Andre poss and Georgen France. After five years ho re- fuena. --Ife and Froufrou eve each other constantly while rahoara- ing for a charity play. Froufrou ias irresponsibly pay as al ways, despite Ave years of mar- riage and her four year old son, her realising Georgee, whlio shortcomings as matrace of his household, nevertheloas finds her irrestatible.
Coyright by Love's, Ins.
Chaptor Six
TOY WIFE
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here-and Mabatah war hør man." Froufrou reached out and slapped Plek full in the face. That will teach you not to carry tales," whe cried furiously. "Next time you do it, you will be whipped!"
Pick burst into tears and fell on her knees, hiding her face in the crook of her arm. Froufrou swept from the room. As she made for the stairs she alowed her steps. She turned thoughtfully toward the small altting room in which Georges was working. The room glowed and a table, with candlelight, charmingly sot for two, stood invit ingly bealds the brightly burning fireplace.
ls having all
"Why are you having dinner in my sitting room Instead of the dlu ing room, Cleargen?" "Becausa Louiso sorts of things done to the dining room," ho auswerod cheerfully. "Ituge cleaned and so forth. Didn't you know?”
"No" she answered shortly. Sho paused. "I'm sorry I promised to dine and go to the opera with &a- dame de Cambri. But she wanted Andre and myself to rehearse for the play afterwards, I won't go it you'd rather I didn't. I can Join them later."
"No, no," he smiled. "Run along. Only you'll miss a very good dinner. Loulan has taken that wild Evo in It was Froufrou herself who even-hand and now she's cooking like an tually persuaded Georges to send
angel." for Loume.
I'm glad," Froufrou said in r Matters had gone from bad to Bat voice. She sighed. "Wall worse in the Hartoris household.
nu revoir "she held up her face. "Is that The slaves became completely uno kissed her lightly.
Little Georgia manageable.
all?" she murmured. wild. Even Pick grow Insulent. He laughed, and putting his arm And somehow, since relinquishing about her, walked her to the door. his opportunity to serve the Gov- "Be Road, Froufrou. There's no ernment in the Bouthwest in favor me for lovemaking tonight" of remaining at Froufrou's side,
She sighed again, not quite un- Georges bad become increasingly derstanding how to cross the guit impallent with her waywardness,
гад
We need Louise Froufrou de-which somehow separated them,
But her concern was momentary. elded helplessly, "Georges, you must
go and talk to her. Explain how Dinner at Madame di Cambri's was much we need bor here. You can pleasant, the opera enchanting, and
w
"Be good Froitos", Georges said.
no time for lovemaking tonight!!
10 Why are the Chinese girls in Sin- more accidents due the crazy bono publico" and "Vox popul" and gapore nearly all straight haired, Bat speed of some motorists through the streets of Singapore. Coming from the Government has at last become chested and flat shod? refugee conscious.
Now, regarding the problem of the a city where any tendency to reck- Special legislation Вал become "unwanted women" of Singapore less driving is speedily discouraged
tation to beg Louise to come back start, an by a special squad of motor-cycle necessary to deal with the profiteer may, I be allowed to express
to mounted trame cops and where Ing landlords and large camps are opinion on the vexed question
homeless, whether brothels should or should "silent zones" ensure peaceful nights, being provided for After all, Hongkong must have pro- not be licensed. One thing is clear: it strikes me that your traffic ar- the extent of they cannot be abolished by legisla- rangements leave a lot to be desired. Ated by the war. several million dollars, so that a lakh tion.
the
or two returned in the shape ut food and shelter for the war vielims will nul be out of pince.
Cool Garden
Fallacy
Why not equip a member of your traffic administration staff with
"wings" pair of your unique
and send him to Hongkong to study con E fallacy of that theory has been diflons there. I am sure that the amply demonstrated in Hong- trip would not be profiless.
Of course the idle throngs in the kong where you also have a large
of soldiers and sallars, streets do not tend to make driving
UNDER prevalling conditions, leav- garrison
Ing Hongkong and coming to About eight years ago. under pres- any easier for the motorist. Singapore seemed like slipping out sure from Geneva and London, the of a stuffy room into a beautiful cool authorities closed down first the Karden. I am not going to suggest European establishments of Lynd-
Airport Marvel
that Hongkong is not beautiful or burat Terrace and then the Chinese Your airport is a marvel of up-to- that, we do not know a garden when brothels in Ship Street.
we see one, but scenle splendours
What has been the result?
dateness. I am told it is the fin- Con- est in the world and I enn quite be-)
It certainly puts our little and horticulture are mostly reserved trast conditions ten years ago with Heve it.
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'LANCER SPY'
DOLORES DEL RIO · GEORGE SANDERS PETER LORRE - VIRGINIA FIELD - SIG RUMANN
JOSEPH SCHILDKRAUT.
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with her better than anyone the rehearsal afterwards was tillod காபு. oleoyou're a lawyor!"
with amusing Incidents. And so it was that George trave Slie and Andra read through their elled from New Orleans to the plan- parts. Just a minute before wo
Maderne Froufrou," laughed. with him and manage his home.
"When wo come to tho Louisa, her heart still aching with klas, I'm really going to kiss you love for him, refused. "You don't this time,"
bo Froufrou will That's not necessary," really need me,
leaned. leara!"
"It is necessary-I appeal to the Georges shook his head. "Do you remember my saying once that I prompter!"
Madame di Cambri glanced at had no wish to cure Froufrou of
"The action says: John her frivolity?" He raised fired eyes her book. to bers. I didn't know what I takes Eugenie in his arma end
kisses her"... - was talking about, Loulae."
"Have you quarreled?" she asked
до! One docen't quarrel with Broucrou" He laughed wryly "Ono surrenders."
"But after all" she protested un- easily, "what could I do?"
"You could at leant so that Georgie is properly cared for," bo said soberly,
"But aurely Gilberte loves her chlid!
"He can do that at the perform- ance." protested Froufrou.
"I have to rehearse it first," An- dre insisted lightly,
Troufrou shook her head, "After you've kissed me, ale sald seri- Duely, "I muat turn away: and then you "say--"
"That's the point!" he cried. "If I kiss you for the first time at lie performance, how do I know I won't forget what to say?"
Madarne di Cambri laughed slaud. "Yes-but no a playmate-not as amolber. Just na she loves mo- There's some sense to that, Frou- not as a wife. Louise, you're the trou. Do let him klap you, or we'll anly person in the world who's ever never get anywhere."
Very well. Froufrou auswared had any influence over her. I beg than
business-ko
"wa'll manner, you to use that influence for ali | Sr our sakee-or this marriage will have the kiss." certainly end in disaster,"
for the fortunate minority that lives those of the present day. In former show at Kat Tak well in the shade,
times a soldier or sailor, more or less Living is certainly expensive in un the Peak.
cut off from female society for per- Singapore. Everything costs at least It has been good to get away from haps a couple of years, had a re- double, and sometimes more the monotonous similarity of block cognised quarter avaliable where he double, what it does in Hongkong.
of Chinese tenement houses to gaze upon your truly cap- could feel moderately secure against Pourquoi? tivating bungalows with their well- robbery and disease.
after block
kept gardens. And what a variety
of magnificent trees everywhere! Were a physical possibility. I should be sorely tempted to ask the Municipal Commission for permis- sion to uproot one of your Botanical a
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places for the scone,
Andre stared at her oddly na thay "I can't believe that," she cried. rose from their chairs to take their He rose from his chair,
Come on," she said impatiently, you it's true," he answered force- fully. It's not always the women throwing herself into character, of the underworld who ruin men.] "you inke ma in your arms."
Madama do Cambri prompted it's more often their wives-oven parfectly virtuous, loving wives" him. "Monsleur Andre, your linn He paused. Toy wives," ho is: Does this mean you love me!'" whispered...
Andre took Froufrou in bis arme. his face dovold of expression. "Daar this mean you love me?" he asked tonelessly,
Froufrou throw herself into her role, "Yes," she whispered. "Now I know I love you."
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1 No, sandwichmen do not re-
celve this sort of pay (10). A while man in Malaya (4).
(10).
11 Flower (0),
erime
10 Ship and time make a She raised her face prepared for ble kiss. He stared at her for a moment, then drawing her close, he rented bis cheek against her hair. He suddenly thrust her away. "No!" The word sprang from him. "What's the matter?" cried fa- came do Cambri
And a Louise entered the Sar- toris home to take all matters in hand; to safeguard the precious keys to the household; to keep the slaves in control; to care for lite George in a way that made him tractable and happy; to manago at- tairs so that Georges, for the first time, know peace and quiet.
Froufrou was delighted with the arrangement. Now she had nothing to worry about! She had all tho hours nedod for rehearsing Ma- dame de Cambri's play. Nho ra hoaranla were such fanf Andre road Ha amiled to collect himself. ble lines with a fervor that con- "Having won my point," he ex- plained in a strained votos, "I can't stantly amured her,
Froufrou hummed a tuno as she press my advantages." He ran his dressed for the evening's rehearsal, hand over his brow, "Prompt ma Pick she called to her personal again, please-what do I say after slave. "Did you put Master Georgle the kisa?"
Madamo di Cambri sighed with to body"
"A stabled to." Plak said sul impatience. You say: 'Now you fenly, but Mam'selle Louise ome are mine until death" interferin
He stared past Proufrou as he "Don't speak of Mademoiselle repeated the line, Louise in that tone," Froufrou in- terrupted.
"Mamitelle Louise aint nice lak she used to be," Pick muttered.
"What's the matter with you?" "Bho's been heah goin' on three weeks," Pick answered, "and if you mint noticed nothin' Ab akıt sayin
nothin
"I wouldn't if I were you," Frou- frou said, sharply.
Pick looked up with unhappy eyes, "Mamzelle Louise got de keya and she's got Mahstan thinkin' she known ebbzything. You jest watch, Missy! Pick lovos you-she don't care if you hit har but Mam'elle Louise's actin' like she was de missy
She looked up into his face and her hand flew to her heart. For the arst.time she realised the depth of his feeling for her. With a sharp pain, she felt the answering emo flon kindle in her own-breast. B
"Wolll" cried Madame de Cambri lence fell heavily between them,
Go on, Gliborte. What do you say"
She turned her face to hide the fears which trembled in her eyes. "I've forgotten," she whispered.
How will Froufrou's 'moakon- ing to the real problem between Andre and herself change her We at home? Be zure to read tomorrow's chapter.
COUNT THE "TELEGRAPHS
EVERYWHERE
12 An obstacle to most men bul
useful for the beiter (6).
15 Used doubtless by the band of the ship that hat only skeleton crew (5).
18 Unrestrained
combination
card game and railway (5),
of
10 Obtain for 籍 foreign cleric'
(3).
20 A saintly race (5),
21 The best people in the literary
world (5),
22 Common flavouring (7),
23 No, this officer is not mean
24
Shortly (5).
(5).
24. If he lost his head it would be water instead of
him
20 X
(5).
that one could get from
nice
Joint though half cold (6). 31 "Gross in age" (anog.) (10). 32 A word found in verses but not
In prose (4).
33 A double order to depart for
the future (10).
DOWN
2 It is stealing fwa take what
li not this (4).
3 Entertain king (0).
more than
Nke a
4 Mechanism for raising enough
to start a good school (5);
5 A great rice at Henley (5)
0 One might eat him without be
Inga ennnibal (5),
A deadly method of preventing obstruction in Parliament” (19),"
20
CROSSWORDS
8 Dld the young Amazon look forward to this bit of fighting? (10).
13 One might get one bite out of
this (7).
14 Forelyn cheese (7),
15 This advertiser may be useful when business Arm to quarterday comes round (10). 10 Not the last drink before going to bed; a sailor might see through It (10).
17 Part of a tree or wind-swept
rea (5),
18 This English town sounds as if it ja in a foremost position (5). 25 A magic word (0),
26 The comparative of this grows
on it (5).
27 English town (5).
20 An old offelal (5),
30 A rude refusal was the old
custori (4).
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