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MONDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1928.

"AL FRESCO" FETE

BIG, ATTENDANCE AT THE R. C. C. COMPOUND_== '

"A BUSY DAY

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A NEW CHURCH

SALE OF WORK TO.RAISE FUNDS

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WELCOMING THE STRANGER

"BARBED WIRE”

THE CHINA MAIL,

COMING TO THE QUEEN'S THEATRE

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CHRISTIAN SCIENCE BROWN OF HARVARD

TRAGIC EXPERIENCES OF ANTAGONISM

THE MEDICAL PROFESSION

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A CLEAN, HEALTHY PICTURE

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AT THE WORLD A PART FOR POLA

Adapted from Held in the compound of the Organised for the purpose of rais

Hall Caine's The progressive movement In. Portraying William Haines In a Roman Catholic Cathedral vestering funds for the construction of a famous novel "The Woman of Christian Science, represented by characteristic role, in which many day, the 45th annual "Al Fresco"new church, ja sale of work was Knockaloe," "Barbed Wire," a most The Christian Science Parent views of the great American univer- Fete of the Sockety-of-St. Vincent de successfully held on Saturday by the unusual picture, will be screened at Church, recognises the tragic ex- sity of Harvard is shown, "Brown Paul, attracted a large gathering, Women's Guild of the Union the Queen's Theatre from Thurs-parienees which continually occur of Harvard" will terminate its run World Theatre to-day. and, brisk business, was done from Church, Kowloon,

the uncompromising at the day to Saturday next, according because of 3.30 p.m., until nearly midnight, *. Mra. David Harvey presited into a special advertisement in this attitude of antagonism assumed Cheeky, egoístic, yet likeable,

The grounds and booths were the absence of Mrs. W. Forsyth saue.

by many well-meaning Christian Brown presented amid varied. The was a large prettily decorated with brightly (President).

T'ola Negri, the greatest Scientists toward the medical pro scenes Including a great boat race. coloured flags, bunting and stream-gathering present for the opening emotional actress of the screen, has fession, states the October issue of and an equally thrilling football ers, which made a pleasing hack ceremony which was perfomed by

to give the "Christian Science Watchman," match. These are the big features ground for the toys and other Mrs. C. Gordon, Mackie, wife of the role that permits hor

an article by Mr. of the picture.. goods on display on the various Chieftain of St. Andrew's Society, full sway to her acting power. She reproducing

Mary Brain, heroine of the piece, pinys the part of Mona, a Nor-J. V. Dittemore which appeared in She addressed the gathering as stalls.

mandy farm girl, who in spite of the "Guardian," (London) the enacts: her part with much credit, The whole place was very effec-follows:-

her bitter hatred of war-time Ger- official

of the Church of while Jack Pickford has a delicate more important-dutain you tively illuminated at night by thou- | is aands of electric bulbs, which gave It is Avith great pleasure I many and its people, falla in love England. Spiritual healing is role to play. The picture, is a to come with a German prisoner in affounded upon the premise that all clean, healthy story, well worth sec- an attractive brilliance to the scene: accepted, your invitation

French camp near

fine evening's her home. physical infirmalties may eventually ing. It makes So irresistible was the urge to here to-day. I have lately beep The entanglements caused by this be overcome by mental means when have a good time, that visitors spent very much connected with the their money willingly and freely, Scotch Society and so now it is very pistare with many thrilling and stands sufficiently the modus oper dangerous situation supply the the Christian metaphysician under- and Rowhere did one-hear any of delightful to be in touch with the dramatic incidents which end in and of the true prayer. The Scrip the helpers make an appen? to buy in Scotch Church in Kowloon.

A remarkable denouement, Altural records presents the ultimate the name of charity,,

pieture of war, Ideaf toward which every sincere though, in itself, a given, the story itself being a tense hope. That humanity only brief flashes of conflict; „áro-¦ Christian must look with faith and must some drama of a great love far behind time achieve this ideal cannot be without doubting the .. Clive Brook and Einar Hanson validity of God's word. appear in the Inige supporting chist which also has Clyde Cook who sup plies excellent comedy relief. | "Barbed Wire" is quite the most Altogether, it may be said that unusual story ever to be filmed and erities generally have described it as being a remarkable picture in

any ways.

Every admission ticket entitled its holder to a souvenir of the bazans and the Souvenir Stall had a busy time exchanging the bits of paper for pretty and useful articles of ap-

peal to both the children and adults.

The Lotteries

The Women's Guild Is In its first

year and was formed with the iden of, promoting unity and sociability and also for the financial aid of the church.

The Guild organised a sewing party of whier this sale is the out- como, but the idea they had in their Several lotteries were run the minds is a much wider one then the chances in which were sold by bus-actual sewing-their idea was that nesslike young ladies armed, with note books and pencils who mingled with the merry-maker and coaxed many a die in with their, com appeal to "Burn chance in, the American lottery."

The Chinese Catholic Youngt Men's Society ran the chequer boards stall where many were tempted to try their luck and have a shot at the many valuable prizes on display.

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Raffles for sweets were run by member of the Catholic Union Club, and several of the lucky visitors went away with large boxes of chocolate tucked under their arms: The roulettes also attracted a lot of money.

patronised.

all connected with the church should get to know each other better and meet in a social way and again, to

welcome newcomers.

Welcoming Strangers, In a community such as this there must be constant coming and going and it is to the new arrijale that the hand of welcome is a valuable. Amone arriving for the first time from Home now to, the ways of the East is a very lonely person, and a gathering such as Tuesday mornings feel.csure is a great help, as well as a pleasure, to all who have lately arrived, in the Colony, and to others who have fel

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MANILA SHOWS.'.....

STARTING HALF AN HOUR EARLIER

ANOTHER FULL HOUSE

The Manila Shows performed again last night to it full attendance, and it is not too early to state that this company will enjoy me of the best seasons that any ahisement organization has ever had in the Colony,

The Farm Yard was well stocked |- You have a Visiting Committee is with hans, sausages, sucking pigs. connection with your church who geyse, turkeya, etc., and the ruflies | make their business to get to ren by this department were well know of strangers arriving, and they as old members of the church The "no gambling" stall was the call, and so can introduce them to 50-cent stall, where a prize was, others, and in that way make themed in Hong Kong and they will find given for the money handed over feel at home. and if one was lucky, he or she re- ceived something which was worth *much more.

Sir Paul's Generosity Thanks to the great generosity of the late Sir Paul Chater you are to Slices of the fucky cake, everyone be enabled to have a new church. of which was guaranteed to hold a The plans, hear, hava left the *Souvenir, ranging from sovereigná

to 20-cent pieces also found ready hands of the architect, and are now buyers, as did the 10-cent stall and under consideration. I hope ere the "at Dog" stall where the inner long that your new bullding will be nun was well entered for With erected and will be a pleasure to all wholesome food.

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The motor car raflle was the big Sir Paul was a very old friend of attraction of the, fete. The draw mine, so I feel a most particular teak place in the presence of a large interest in coming here to-day.. and expectant, erowik The lucky Humor is 2466 and the name on the -counterfowl is D. Riellards, Y.M.C.A.,

doubted

In the present transitional stage

entertainment."

H.M.I. 'CONCERT

DELIGHTFUL PROGRAMME

-ARRANGED-

arranged for the next fortnightly An excellent programme häs been

concert of the Helenn May Insti-. tute, fixed for Thursday, Dec. 13.

will

Mrs. Hargreaves-Browne

Birs. Bellamy will present R. Quilter's "The, Lamplighter" and" "Where Go the Bonts," H. Fraser- Simpson's "Before Ten." Charles V. Stanford's "Two Little Sisters" and "Little Snow Drop," and Lizt. Lehnian's "There are Fairies at the Bottom, of the Garden." *

of world thought there can be no contribute the Children's Corner by reasonable doubt that both sanity C. Debussy (a) Little Shepherd and supplementing the purely spiritual opening item. and Solence justify the course of (c) Valse de la Poupee, as the means of healing by the medical again later in the programme when She will appear method when health has not been her offerings will be Handel's. restored with reasonable prompt Gavote Varice and C. Debussy's ness. Thus the general falth and, Golliwog Cakewalk. hope of recovery of mankind is transmitted to the Individual patient through the medium of the medical agency believed to be the specific remedy for any given all ment. In so far as healing within the Anglican Communion is ton, cerned, à normally minded Chris tian Scientist should be' as grateful for the experimental research of the Committee on, the Ministry of Healing, to the extent that it may a general public 're- lead toward cognition of a mighty possibility for our race, as a truly unselfish physicist or chemist would be. for the helpful laboratory tests of a scientist of a different school of experiment.

LESSON SERMON

FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST, HONG KONG

"- Twelve little children will tako part in G. C. Daleroze's "French Nursery Rhymes (a) "La Mera Michel," (b) L'Agneau tout blanc," (c) "Sur le Pont d'Aignon," (d) Petit Tambour." and (c) "En pas ant par la Lorraine."

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The young performers will be Jacqueline and Jill Hargreaves- Browne, Sylvia and Mary Pethwick, Victor and Betty Comyn., Rostline and Andrew Kinloch. Pauline Wolfe-Murray, Yvonne. Davenport- Browne, Betty Richards, and. Mar- guerite MacElderry.

Pieces by A. A. Milne will be offered by Miss Acheson as follow: -King John's Xmas, Puppy and I, Lines and Squares. The Three Foxes, Us Two and The Little Black

"God the only Cause and the Creator" wns the subject in "allen. Churches of Christ, Scientist, on The singers will be accompanied on the piano by Mfr. F. Mason, Sunday, December 0.

A.R.CO., L.T.C.L..

The amusements offered sire sloan in every respect and there is nothing to offend.. :It ❀ attractions like the Manila Shows offer that are welcom

andther hearty welcoine ny time. they return. Hong Kong hus, the nune of being somewhat hard, jó please and it is true thể many corű- panics have not done the business they expected when they visited these parts. However if there are the right attractions business will be as good for companies visit here as it is in any other port. in the Orient. Last night several new features were added to the shows, a clever Chinese elimpany furnishing sets on

The Golden Text was, "Thus mith n stage erected in tle: grounds. The the Lord that created thee, O Jacob, dets went over" very well and were and he that formed thee, O Israel. appreciated by all. The show was Fear not: for I have redeemed free; that is, there was no additional theo, I have called thes, by thy charge for people who had entered me thou art mine" (Isnin 45: the gate.

1).* To-night Joe Feters will do a giant Among the citations which com swing on i trupeze, 50 feet high. This prised the Lesson Sermon was the act is very the King and will also be following from the Bible: "Thus seen as a free act,

saith the Lord, the Holy One of a change of programme every half the absence of your President. Aa Yesterday at the Charity bazaar Israel,and his Maker, Ask me of The concert party of the you know, she had an unfortunate Honolulu Charlie, who is the own things to come concerning my sons, HMS. "Titania" also helped in en-accident a week ago, but I hope sheer of the Huln, Fula glow with the and concerning the work of my hands tertaining.

will soon be restored. to health and Manila Shows, put on a very nice command ye me. I have made the Teu was provided by Messrs. be able to carry on with her good while Peters, as a clown, dit some even my hands, live atretched out tor-General of Prisons; arrived in

little musical and singing number earth, and crented men upon it: 1, I see so many lovely things dis-centric dancing and comedy stuff. The heavens, and all their host have Malneca by steamer recently and to Singa-> The numbers were enjoyed by all I commanded.......For thus saith are expected to return and it was generous of the men to the Towl that created the heavens; pore, Dr. Hoops has been volunteer their services.

God himself that formed it to be inej inspécting the site of the new Gen- halted: In the Lord; and there is eral Hospital at Malacea, none else (Isa. 45: 11.12.18)..

Long speeches at such a time as this are only a nuisance, and-what is more important detain you Kowloom

from your real object in coming Members of the Manila Shows as-here, namely-buying.. sisted the Fete by appearing at the

"The President variety entertainment, which last- Before closing I should like to ed throughout the afternoon, with refer to the sorrow we all share at

hour.

Lane Crawford's and, the Band of the K. O. S. B., under Bandmaster W. H. Fitz Earle, A.R.C.M., render-

ed a pleasing selection of music during the afternoon, by kind per mission of Lt. Col. Comyn, D.S.O. gand ollicera.

The Helpers. Same of the many helpers at yes terday's "al frescor fete were as follows:

Motor Car Dray: Mesars. W.S.V.

work

played here that I feel sure they will be sold in no time. With these few words, and wishing you a great success, I declare the sale open.

The Helpers

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The Manila Shows, advertised to open at 6 p.n. every night, will open at 5.80 to give a chance for families ad children to visit the grounds and enjoy the fun before the big crowds

At the close of her speech, Mrs. Mackle was presented by Miss Jenn Nelson with a' bouquet of flowers.

The Church was neatly decorated Curtis, Pred Xavier, L.-A: Button, for the occasion. Stalls were placed H. Ammann, M. D. G. Honre, Fung in convenient positions. On one Hung. H. Hendriksen, Robert Choa, side were tables where tea was R. Young.

served. - Fancy Articles & Xmas Orna- Among those who took part

ments: Madame and Miss Cer were:-- 'veira de Albuquerque- e Castro,

Mrs. Mair and Mrs. Johnston at MAJESTIC THEATRE Bisses I and M. Loureiro, M. and the sweet stall; Mrs. Gow and Mrs. Cuiz. O, Barrelto, E. Souza, L. Johnson at the toy, stall; Mrs. NEW NATHAN-RD, CINEMA Anderson and Mrs. Younghusband

and C. Näronha.

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10 Cents and 30 Cents Stalls: at the lavender stall; Mrs: Grey,

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The Lessen-Sermon also ineluder the following passages from the Christian Science textbook, "Sciente

The engagement is announced of William Stanley Robinson, of Temiang Renchong Estate. Muar, Johore, son of the late Major J. E. Robinson, and Mrs. Jefferson, and Joan Cazenove, younger daughter of the late A. W. Lawford and Mrs. Lawford, of Bronte Cottage, Lymp stone,. Devon.

The Hon. Dr. A. L. Hoops. PCMO., S.S., and Lieut.-Colone! Hope-Faulkner, the acting Inspec-

NOTICES.

AVISO.

of the evening, for thus far the and Health with Key to the Scrip. grounds have been so packed at 8tures," by Mory Baker Eddy: "The o'clock that the children do not gata foundation of mortal discord is a false Consul Geral de Portugal deno-" lance to enjoy the shows. This sense of innn's origin. To begin jando comunicar a Comunidade Por condition will probably change after rightly is to end rightly. Every con- shows have been here a couple of cept which seems to begin with the tuguesa de Hong Kong assuntos brain begins falsely. Divine Mind importantes, rega a todos os Por- is the only enuse or Principle of tugueses residentes nesta Colonia existence Cause does not exist in favor de comparecerem na Sala matter, in mortni mind," or in physi-Luiz de Camoss do Club Lusitaho, eal forms" (p. 202); '..'*

Quinta-feira, 13 de Dezembro, pelas Q horas da tarde."

weeks.

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M and Mrs. J, A.. V. Ribeiro. Mrs. Dick and Mrs. Harvey at the The Majestic Theatre, in Nathan- Hot Dog Stall: Mr. J. E fancy stall; Mrs. Spittles, Mim.-H. road. Kowloon, was opened on Sa- Noronha and friends.

Litite Flower stall: Committee

Wylie and Miss E. Holland at the turday afternoon: A large number and Members of the Little Flowery bran, tub; Mrs. Atkinson, Mrs. of people attended the perform Clubi

ánces.

NEW TERRITORIES

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FOR SALE Studebaker Car." Five Senter. In excellent running

During the last few weeks arm-order. Apply to Box 573, cafe of Wyle and Mrs. Mackintosh with the

The theatre has accommoda-ed robberies have frequently occur-"China Mail." Bank: Messrs. A. A. Alves (Hon. teaf Mrs. W. Forsyth, Jr. with the Treasurori, M. Alves, W. Parcels; Mrs. Nelson (hon. secretion for a thousand people, the frant red in the New Territories, the lat Beveridge, J. S Rosario, Uco, tary); Mrs. Craig (hon, treasurer), stalls and first-class seating six hun-est of which, was reported yester Vas, A. Barros, "A. GI D'Aquino,

London, Lord Birkenhead has E. Alves:

Souvenir Stall; Mr. & Mrs. J. J. contracted to contribute articles to Remedios, Mr. & Mrs. J. E. Rocha, the weekly journal "Britannia."

Mr. & Mrs. F. E. Ribeiro, Mrs. Pínhĝiró d'Almeida, Miss Marla da

‹ Alves,

dred

day evening. Five men, three of The theatre is devoid of elaborate | whom were armed with revolvere, decoration, but pleasing to the eye, broke into a matshed at Shatin oc It has a large stage with a deep cupied by two women, aged 31 and platform and the requisite exits. 22, respectively, and a market gar

A comedy, featuring Mary Brian dener.

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was shown at the first performance," The real motive of the robbery, Ruelt, sa Maria de Resurrelcap.

with Ramon it would appear, was kidnapping, Hortencia and Ben Hur," Chinese Catholic, Young Ladies' Alves, Alda Stall; T Committee and members Jorge, Alzita Jorge, Lucy Jorge, Navarro and. May McAvoy in the as after taking money and valu of the Association.

Eni Danenberg, Katy Hyndman, leading roles, was screened at the ables, to the extent of the men Chinose Catholic Young Men's Marie. Gutierrez, Carmelita: Britto, others.

took away with them a boy of eight Stall: Messrs. Tso Chak-wan Chan Yolanda Britto, Olaida Remedios, Special music was, provided at years, and a girl of four. So far, Kwok-leung Chan Kwok-chuen, Emma Remedios Cissy Castro 9.15. "Ben Hur" is to be shown to arrests have been made nor Chan wok-yan, Chun Kwok-wah, Alves, Clasy Xavier, Mercettes until tomorrow, when a new pro- have the whereabouts of the chil Chan Shin-hing, Tam Wing-kwong, Xavier, Kimy Barrette D gramme will be presented... drén been traced. 2

Le Pok-wang, Yu Chikshun, Chu Cordeiro, G. Remedies, Del Ping-tal.

hinda Lopes, Hatty Noronha, Socialists are opposing the plans At the end of the thirteenth Children Of Mary's Stall; (Novel-Mimie Noronha. Mesars, J.-M. R. of the London County Council to round the badly bruised boxer ty Shop). Misses Rita Xavier, Xavier, L. C. Xavier, J. C.Barrette, enter into an agreement with the told his second that he could go Elsa Carvalho,, Lolly Carvalho, D. P. Lopes, G. V. Osmund, H. A. London Traffic Comblue for the on no longer. The second ob Bolly D'Almada, Annie D'Almada, de Figueiredo, F. N. da Cunha, Dr. organization of London transport jected. A Phyllis Quincy, Avelina Sousa, Alda C.. X. da Ráza, Messrs. A. S. da services, so that there may be a "But," gadly pleaded the box- Alves, Lenor Xavier, Pureza d'Eca; Roal, D. C. Baptista, S. Danenberg, unified control of all London pas-er, I can hardly see "im.". Alice Carvalho, Lena Carvalho. A. Gosano, F. Marques, t

senger eervices ramway-cars, | "Never mind about that," said American Stall. Mr. & Mrs. Farmyard; Mr. D. W. Bradbury omnibuses, tubes, and suburban, the second, excitedly, "carry OB

E)/Osmund, Misses Elsa and friends.

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an' 'it, im from memory.

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