DONALD
DOGGONE IT ---- I CAN'T STAND A TEETERING TABLE!
DUCK
1939, Wale Downey Partlow)
Bustle Wedding Gown
TOO
THICK!
MR. R. H. J. BROOKS AND MLLE. HELENE CAUDRON -WED AT ROSARY CHURCH
The new bustle line was featured by a lovely French bride and her attendants at Rosary Church yesterday after- noon, when Mr. Roland Henry John Brooks married Mlle. Helene Marie Caudron, before Rev. Fr. L. Rossi, YOUNGER DAUGHTER_of_Monsiour K. Caudron, Manag- ing Director of the Franco-Eastern Trading Co., and Mmo, Caudron, the bride looked exquisite in white French satin, with a draped high neckline, and skirt cut on the new bastle line at the back, ending in a train. Her daintily embroidered vell had white satin bows appliqued in the corners, and was caught to her head by orange blossoms.
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Her elder sister, Mlle. Henriette Caudron, and the bridegroom's sister, Miss Doris Brooks, wore blue figured taffela frocks, cut on the bustle line,
Thursday,
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
A Look Through The "Telegraph.
50 YEARS ACO
Nov. 23, 1890. Lecree, the President of the now: Brazilian Republic, proclaims a federat Republic of the United States of Brazil, to which Dabin adheres,
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Although Viceroy Chang Chih-tung has been ordered to remove the scene of his activity to another part of this Chinese ompire, may serve to show that he still retaina the following fnet an interest in the Kuangtung province. We are reliably informed that a fow days ago An experienced oficer was? deputed by him to go to Kowloon elty. ponite this Colony, and report on the feasibility of making it a port of trado which would in time rival Hongkong- favourable one, His Excellency Intends If the expert's report has proved n to memorialle the Throne to that effect.
We believe, however, that owing to
November 23, 1939.
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How He Posed As Ocean Liner
Bobby, 7, Tells
Passenger In
Dined, Toured Ships, Then Game Was Up
Seven-year-old Canadian-born Bobby Taylor, of Greenock, stowed away in the Cunard White Star liner Andanid, bound for Montreal, by calmly walking on board and saying "I'm a passen- ger"
When he landed in Quebec he was put under the eye of im migration oficials. Later he was put on a homeward-bound ship. Below he tells the story of his great adventure.
By BOBBY TAYLOR
I
I WENT aboard the Andania at Greenock by tender
will small boleros, and head-dresses the shallowness of a portion of Kow with a group of passengers by telling a steward that I was of flowers and short blue vells. Their toon Bay close to the city, a report anndals were of taffeta to match unfavourable to the Viceroy's scheme one of them. their dresses, and they bouquets of pink gladioli.
will bo
made, no that Kowloon,
carried failing J railway connection withi Going into the lounge, I ordered a cup of tea and explained Canton, which is still far distant, that my mother was not well and had gone to her cabin.
Nov. 23, 1914.
When found out I cried for mother,
but the wireless message made me happy. On the second day out I was a little seasick but not for long..
sea
will never he more than it now- Jacqueline, wearing a dress of coral sheds, which
The bride's younger sister, n
refuge for the fantan and po-tee I came out for lifebout drill and
attract so many moths| tulle trimmed with blue velvet rib- from Hongkong and are a place of made friends. No one suspected me bon, and will forget-me-nots tucked refuge for the unhanged scoundrellam nill Belfast had been left well be
colony and the adjacent, hind. in her hair, was the flower-giri. She of this
HE DINED IN STATE also carried a Victorian posy of mixed province, flowers. Little Andre Grivenu was
25 YEARS AGO
At dinner time I asked for a table. Bobby is determined to be a
The Quebec correspondent says velvet sult with a white satin blouse. the page boy, and wore a black
The steward said: "Where is your captain. He is now talking about a The South African robellion la mother?" I replied "She is still sick trip in the Queen Mary to New York. gradually collapsing. Frequent bur- and can't come to dinner." K. K. T.
The bridegroom, the popular renders are being made, these already nssistant station officer of the Hong- including two of De Wet's mons and The steward fixed me up al 0 12.15 pan. Short Service of in- kong Fire Brigado, is the son of Mr. chief henchmen as well over half table, I was hungry and ate a big iercession.
H. T. Brooks, former Superintendent ¦ of his command.
meal. of the Fire Brigade, and of Mrs. In consequence of the continuous
Then went exploring in the third- Brooks, of Exmouth, Devon, England, anrlaus depreciation of German eur class. I was having 1
rancy, the Frankfort
great time Gazette states until a stewardess got suspicious. that further publication of German
ratee
prohibited. The She asked me for the number of my exchange norinal exchange of a 100 mark note cabin. I told her CAD, the number. I Is 124 francs: now it is only 111 franes. had when going to Scotland from
12.30 Half an hour with Bach. Arioso (Largo from Piano Con- certo in F Minor")....Joseph Szigeti (Violin) with Orchestra; Concerto In A Major....Edwin Fischer (Piano) and His Chamber Orchestra; Bist Du Bei Mir....Elisabeth Schumann
Mr. E. Greenwood, of the Hon kong Fire Brigade, undertooks the duties of best man."
Monsieur Coudron gave his daugh- ter away, and Mme. Caudron, attend- (Soprano) with Orchestra: Gavotte ed the wedding in a smart black In E (For Strings]....The Walter chiffon velvet gown trimuned with a String Players.
diamante clip and buckle. Her 1.0 Local Time Signal and Wea-accessories were black, ther Report.
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She
NEUTRAL BALKANS
Bucharest, Nov, 22. Rumania is willing to assist in the formation of a neutral Balkan bloc, according to a high authoritative quarter, which stated, however, that they cannot understand the various Suggestions that they would be pre- frontiers as a step in that direction. pared to contemplate change of
They had often declared that they
GRIN AND BEAR IT
Dept. 1870 by Um
SAATCHER
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STOCKS BONDS
By Lichty
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“Snodgrass must be in a bad way financially—I hear he's been
dropped from threo suckor lists!"
formation of a Balkan bloc, the only Italo-Greck exchange of notes tend- achievement so far has been the
A letter to the papers algned by Mr.
RADIO, TO PARENTS. Asquith, Lord Bescherer Contral
others, on behalf of
There was a woman in C40, but Committee of National
Patriotic they found out that she was not my Opinion, which is distributing litorature mother. to neutral countrive on the Justice of,
I tried to stick to my story, but the
HELPERS THANKED the British enuse, says The reception was held in St.
"Given steadfast, unwavering fortitude stewardess wouldn't believe me.
The Bazaar at the Diocesan Girls": ing to remove Greek suspicions of School on November 18, in aid of from Swing Along. Over She Goes, pended over the table set with the Bat there must be no weakening, no
gigantle floral horseshoe was sus- we believe that victory will bo ours. bed.
the School building fund, realised? "Nymph Errant" (Cole Porter), Bridal cake. A replica
In the morning the captain, and frontiers.
Feelers have been made to the $1,000. The Headmistress of the "Home and Beauty."
no patched up trace that purser made me tell the of a are wavering,
truth. A It is declared here that although engine adorned, the cake, which was will expose our children to a revival message was sent. to my daddy and there has been muchItalian-say that no concrete development can ing-the-affair-a-success by gifts and Bulkan States, but political sources School thank all who alded in mak-
1.30 Reuter and Rugby Press,
decorated with golden shoes, "tiny of the GermanTMmenaco"
mother, who answered "Chin up." diplomatic activity alming at the he expected immediately.—Reuter. in other ways. Weather Forecast and Announce- sprigs of lily-of-the valley, and menis.
miniature arum lites, as well as the conventional "brido and groom" and dolls.
1.03 Mical Comedy Selections/ Andrew's Church Hall, where a on the part of the whole British people, took me to her cabin and gave me will fight to maintain the present Italy's intentions.
1,45 Ildegarde * (Vocal) Harry Roy and His Orchestra,
Studio-Chlidren's Ilour.
2.15
Close down.
5.45
0.45 Closing local Stock
tions.
6.47 Nawallan Selections.
10 YEARS AGO
Nov. 23, 102D, The evacuation of Wuchow by tho Cantonese troops was completed yen- terday and a deputation of the city. Olenders have proceeded to inform the bis friends, Mr. Brooks ausisted his Kwangsl troops of the fact, and to bride to cut the cake with a sliver request them to take over the city im- Areman'a axe..
mediately.
Amid the laughter and cheers
Quota-laid on a table in the Hall for the The many wedding presents were
Inspection of the guests.
Mr. A. I. Cash, deputising for Mr. Bob Charles, proposed the health of
Canton to the foreign consuls Informs A circular message issund through the Bureau for Foreign Affairs in
them that the Wort River has · boon; closed to all traffe as from Thursday, November 21.
Fox-Trot Serenade In The Night, the bride and bridegroom, a foast No vessels will be allowed to pass Slippery Fingers (Smeck)..........Thé] which was heartily honoured. Kealoa Mawallan Players; Palikiko Mrs. Brooks went away in a crepe Blues (Traditional), Pau Carnation romaine dress in vieux rose (Traditional).....The Tahiti Beach" dark fuchsia accessories. combers (Vocal).
7.0 Dance Music,
Weather
7.30 London Relay-The News. 0.0 Local Time Signal, Report and Announcements.
8.03. Chausson-Poeme, Oşi, 26. Yehudi Menuhin (Violin) and Orch. Symphonique de Parla conducted by Georges Enesco.
8.20 Studio-Concert by Helen) Lockhart (Contralto) with E. O'Neil Shaw at the Plano,
1, (a) Se Tu M'Ami (Pergolesi);} (b) The Sandman (Brahms).. Helen Lockhart (Contralto), 2, (a) | Remembrance (Keel); (b) 0, Men Zrom the Belds (Hughes).... Helen Lockhart (Contralto). 3, (a) Rose- mury; (b) Valse Capricceuse (Frank Bridge from "Three Sketches for Piano") E. O'Neil Shaw (Plano). 4, (a) The Blind Ploughman (Con- ingsby-Clarke); (b) O, Peaceful Eng- Innd (Edward German); (e) There's a Land (Allitsen) Helen Lockhart (Contralto).
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8.45 Stadio—“Education in' Hong- kong" A Retrospect.
0.03 Concert Waltzes.
Gipsy Princess-Weltz (Kolman), Alfredo & His Orchestra. Danube Waves (Ivanovic); On The Share... International Danca Orchestra.
9.16. London Relay--News Bum- mary...
9.35. London Relay-Foyion. Lit- erary Luncheon.. Epeeches by Dr. Benes and Mr. IL. G. Wells on "The Fature of Europe."
10.30. A Biliary Band Concert with Feler Dawson. (Bam-Baritone).
11.00.London Relay
ground to the Nows." 11.10, Clobo down.
"Back-
with charged
STOCK MARKET REPORT
Hongkong Stock Exchange official summary issued yesterday says:
A few enquiries are again shyly appearing, but business continues dificult and of small dimensions,
Buyers H.K. Bank $1,320 Fire Ins.: $175 Tramways $15.70 China Lights (OLD) $7.00 Electrics $49
Telephones (ÖLD) $20.00 Entertainments $6
Sellern
Wharves $101% Tramways $15.05
China Lights (OLD) $7.85
Salen
Union Ins.: $300
Tramways $1534
China Lights (NEW) $4.70
Morning Closing Manila Gold Shares
Atoks. Ps, 20
Antamok Ps. 10
a
Baguio Gold Ps. 16
b
Batong Buhay Ps. 0110 s Big Wedge Ps. 23 s
Coco Grove Ps. 10 s Con. Mines Pr. 0025 b Demonstration Ps. 084 8 IX.L. Ps. 42 s Ipo Gold Ps. 15 b Itogori,Mining Ps. 251⁄2 Manbulao Con. Pa., 04.b Masbate. Con. Ps. 11 Mind. Motherlode Ps. 07% o Mine Operation Ps. 00 $
s
North Camarines Ps.:10%; a Parneala Gummnus Ps. 18.b San Mauricio Ps. 83 Surigno Con. Ps. 10 Suyoc Con. Ps. 14 p Syndicate Inv: Ps. 010 b United Paracale Ps. 33/3
up further than Samahui as mineə havaj boen Inld in the river, and highly electric natting har boon stretched below the surface. ..
ILMS. Tarantula, and H.33.8. Seamow are remaining in Wuchow to safeguard foreign interests; it is also reported that the U.6.9. Mindanao is proceeding; to Wuchow.
Fears of an oarly, Invaulon of Canton are strengthened by a report which has Just come to hand to the effect that the Kwangal troops of General Lui. and.. that the General has met up, Woon-yin entered Wuchow last night, new. Provincial Government with him- self at the head of affairs.
It is further stated that General Lu! has declared war against the Contral Governmen! In Nanking, and, as a consequence, on Kwangtung..
5 YEARS AGO
Nov. 23, 1934.. Despite fog which reduced viribility to a Lew yards, Immenso cheering crowds gathered at Victoria Station and lined the route to Barkingham Palaco along which Princess Marina and the Dake of Kent drove on their arrival. In
this London
afternoon. Later, the Duke and Princass drove to York Honan to take tea with the Prince of Walen.
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December 17. will sea the inauguration of the Singapore-Australia air line, according to advices from a reliable local saureo this morning.
BRITISH DOCTORS HELP
Londoa, Nov. 22. A considerable number of French bables already brought to the world by British army doctors is one aspect of friendship and the co-operative pirit rapidly growing between the British troops and the civil populh tlon In North France.
The latter are entrusting some of their medical troubles to the Royal Army Medical Corps, who are making efforis to alleviate the difficulties fowing to many of the French doctors being called to the colouri Router Special.
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Photo taken of Mr. Bit Kok-sin, loading Chinese stage, and film actor with the 1040 Hilman Minx De Luxe Saloon
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