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SATURDAY, AUGUST 19, 1933.

HONG KONG

VOLUNTEER

DEFENCE CORPS

ORDERS FOR THE COMING WEEK.

Orders issued by Colonel L. G. Bird, D.S.O., O.B.E., Com-

mandant, H.K.V.D.C.:—

Hong Kong. August 13.

PARADE

at 5.30 p.m.

Corps Band.

The Battery.

Engineer Company. Practice at the Miniature Range on Monday, August 21 at 6.30 p.m.

Corps Signals,

Parade at Corps Headquarters at

Machine Gun Troop.

Parade at Causeway Bay Stables at 5.30 p.m. on Tuesday, August

22.

Armoured Car Section. The Section will parade at Head- quarters at 5.30 p.m. on Monday,

21st instant.

Motor Machine Gun Section.

All ranks parade at Headquar- ters on Monday, August 21, at 5.30 p.m. for Machine Gun Instruction.

out is requested.

N.C.O.'s Class will parade at

5.30 p.m.

later,

.

MARRIAGE

THE CHINA MAIL.

PITFALLS

ANALYSED

Doctor Condemns Mothers-In Law.

*LIFE HAPPIER WITHOUT THEM

dead the

India's Dinner Dress Controversy

Storm Follows Bombay

Restaurant's Action

"SNOBBERY IN ITS FULLNESS ”

the local Indian has thrown

Dinner, A Function

you

a

KING'S

THE AIR-CONDITIONED THEATRE. COMMENCING TO-MORROW

ALL ABOARD FOR A PLEASURE CRUISE. YOUR THREE FAVOURITE COMEDIANS TOGETHER FOR THE FIRST TIME

Fux Film presents

PLEASURE CRUISE

Genevieve

Ro TOBIN YOUNG

ELIMINATION

is not enough

Phosferine Health Salt Fones as it Cleanses

Imigration must accompany the regular daily removal of the causes of Constipation, and this is now accom. plished by Phosfesine Health Saft, with total freedom from the enervating after-effects produced by old-fashioned #lines

Phosferine Health Sale gendy sees the system from '. impurities and removes the poisonous waste matter which clogs the food channel and at the same time imparts freshness and vigour to the digestive organs and for to the entire body."

Phosferine HEALTH SALT

Chicago. Mothers-in-law have "got it in Wednesday. the 23rd: Lecturefore the American Association the neck" again-this time be on Care and Maintenance of Motor for the Advancement of Science. |Cycles at 6.30 p.m..in the Lecture

The course of true love runs Room

more smoothly without them, Scottish Company.

Bombay, Inels for cricket or tennis and yet declared Dr. Leonard Cottral, of Is it snobbery and an insult to insist on coming in turbans, long There will be a Band Practice at

Musketry Part III will be fred the University of Chicago, to a insist on Indians wearing dinner coats and tight breeches at dinners. Headquarters on Friday, August at the Peak Range on Sunday, 20th group of sociologists.

jacket if they wish, to enter the The one is no more comfortable or 25 at 6 p.1

jinstant at 980 a.m. Range Officer] He presented a mass of statis-ball-room of a first class restau-less troublesome than the other.

Lieutenant T. P. Saunderson. tics to prove the ancient pre-rant?

It is imperative that the mus-jjudice. It is part of a report on One of

Furthermore, when you go to a re- There will be a lecture at Head-ketry Course be completed before an index which he is formulat papers

news-staurant, which is managed by quarters on Thursday, August 24 end of September and a full turning to help him predict the suc- columns to a raging controversy with European food, the result of open its Europeans, when you are served cess or failure of marriage. over wearing evening dress. continental cuisine, when

He has analysed the "cultural Headquarters on Thursday, 24th background" and "personalties" Bombay, run on European lines, in-served in European style and Euro

A well-known restaurant in partake of European wines all, instant under C.S.M. Parkinson. of 526 married couples and com-sists on European evening dress to pean atmosphere with waiters even

Portuguese Company.

pared them with the degree of enable admission to its Ball Boom. clothed in European livery, then is There will be a lecture at Head-happiness" which they have Heated arguments have been put it fair to object to dressing in even- 5.30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 22. quarters on Tuesday August 22 at and their acquaintances.

attained, according to themselves forward by correspondents, all of ing dress."

them Indian, for and against allow- Subject:-Close Order Drill. An he has compiled a schedule of costume instead of insisting on nationality, on the dance flour, in Using these findings as a basis, ing Indians to wear their national like to see anyone, irrespective of 1, for one, would certainly not explanation of the use of and necessity for drill and explana- ¡questions bearing on the pro-dinner jackets.

soiled office suits or for the matter fions of the various formations and babilities of successful marriage

The following extract from let-of that the pleasing uniformity of Parade ot Headquarters on reasons for the orders controlling,

adjustments. Thursday, August 24 at 5.30 p.m. the movements.

From the indices applied to tive of the conflicting views held a turban, fez, dhoti ar breeches."

ters to the editor are representa-fevening dressed dinners broken by sharp.

Officers, N.C.O.s and men of the the 526 couples Dr. Cottrall drew by Indians on this sartorial pro- Portuguese Company should note these conclusions, among others: blem

Royalty Turned Out If the parents are that the Winter Training Season

"Furthermore,. I have positive commences in September and every married couple have a better

proof that the enforcement of the "Much as I hate the European ruling by the management of C.) effort should be made to secured chance of living harmoniously. full attendance at all parades so The bridegroom's mother is evening drese, especially in this's is of an entirely impartial that progressive training may be dead, the odds are very much in hot weather. I am inclined to character. I am satisfied that this: favour of it, if the bride's father agree with the ruling of C...'s. is so, three being at least one im- carried out.

Detailed Orders will be issued is not living, chances are good. It must be remembered that to portant incident when no less

Father, not mother, knows best breakfast or to lunch is merely an personality than a Member of a Anzac Company.

jin predicting the success of his act of eating but when you dine European Royal Family was refus- child's wedded life. If he sanc- you only eat but you perform and ed admission by the Manager as he Parade at Headquarters on Mon-tions the proposed marriage, it enjoy a function." day, August 21 at 5.30 p.m.

happened to be is more likely to be a happy one.

accompanied by Hot and Uncomfortable N.C.O.s are reminded that there

other European friends dressed in Oedipus Complex. will be only one more N.C.O. Class The Oedipus complex, so often against the evening dress by cul- Manager's attention to the fact that "Now what is the objection lounge suite. They called the this month and all those intending pointed to in literature and tured Indians? The cultured find he was refusing Royalty to which to take the examination for promo-drama as a pitfall in marriage, evening dress hot and uncomfort-his simple reply was that much as tion are requested to make

an may be a strong factor in insurable but will not everyone agree he regretted the circumstances, the effort to attend this parade.

The Officers Commanding the and wife, provided the husband semi-starched

ing harmony between husband with me that with the advent of rules of his restaurant must apply undermentioned Units will issue can transfer his affections from silk-fronted shirts, white trousers or creed."

collars, pleated to all irrespective of position, caste their Orders to their Commands his mother. Husbands and wives and a black alpaca separately:-

who love their parents, Dr.the discomfort from evening wear vr silk coat

What of Indian Ladies Machine Gun Company. Cottrell said, are more likely to has altogether been eliminated." the "correct evening dress" to be the question of evening dress is SEA ROUTE MAY BE

"The controversy appearing on A.ALA. Company.

love each other. Promotions & Appointments.

Those from No. 1704 Sgr. F. E. Filmer, note have more difficulty in be homes where discord is the key-

What is Indian Evening Dress warn to get one's dinner in are seldom obligatory and generally op Corps Signals, is appointed Lance coming adjusted.

"Now, Mr.....talks of a national staurant has created quite a flut- tional. One can, for instance, go Corporal with effect from 18.8.33.

evening dress of India. What ter among the Indian ladies who to the Cafe de la Brasserie, one of No. 614 Sgm. A. J. Wadmore, alimony, "Dr. Cottrell anid. His he does not believe

"Marry in haste-repent with actually does he mean by it. Surely. have been left out of the reckon the most fashionable cafes in Paris Corps Signals, is appointed Lance findings supported the theory black coat with gold, silver

that longing.

at the busiest hours in the even- Frank Short, Corporal with effect from 18.8.33. that long acquaintances, long mother-of-pearl buttons and white their national dress for black pants wear evening dress. Even in Eng-

If the Indians are or

to discardings without being compelled to courtship, and long engagements Jodhpur Breeches is our National and dinner jackets, it is but natural land the question of evening dress No. 1999 Ptc. L. E. Morgan, No. were conducive to happy mar-evening dress. WII an orthodox that Indian ladies now dressed in is not rigid except in certain social Short, 14 Ptn., is transferred to M.G.riages.

Brahmin or a Bengalle wear this a homespun khaddar saree or, for circles."

The ghost of Magelian may soon SAILORS & SOLDIERS' HOME. Troop as from 18.8.33.

He also found that women who for an evening dress? No! Well the matter of that, in a silk saree,

soe the voyages of his successors! clung steadily to their traditional this is exactly the

Snobbery

made considerably easier, if a plan difficulty place in the home were

of would

have to change Into an

Here, in India, I remarked this being considered by the Chilean No. 1832 Acting L/Sgt. E. Flikely to encounter domestic dif- dard evening dress of all India, the times there would be for thecently I was in Calcutta, where the Newspapers here report that the

more C........'s. If there was a stan- "Evening Frock What good anobbery in its fulness when re-Government materialises. Monday and Thursday at 7 p.m. Selk is granted 17 days' leave from ficulties than those who assisted difficulty would immediately be Modiste in these days of depres- donning of the dinner jacket is in-Government will shortly undertake

15.8.33 to 1.3.33 (No. 13 Platoon). their husbands by working or solved but in the absence of one.

Struck Off Strength. Having Completed 3 Years' Ser-were actively engaged in numer-cultured Indians should at least not

dulged in under the slightest pro-to pierce the Isthmus of Quy. By Covert Insult ous outside activities.-Reuter, make so much fuss of wearing

ivocation. The Calcutta Europeans this means an appreciable propor "It is rather strange that the evidenly are great sticklers for tion of the passage from Puerto European evening dress and there proprietors should permit their this convention and probably be-Montte to Magallanes can by maintaining the decorum, manager covertly to insult what lieve they cannot enjoy, their beer diverted to smooth channels. dignity and uniformity of the even the King himself delights to and food without being in a parti- Ballroom of a first-class restaur-honour-Indian national costume.

The tortuous circumvention of cular dress. ant."

Taitao peninsular and the stormy Does His Majesty insist upon We also know how particular crossing of the Bay of Peñas could European dress when he receives certain steamship companies are thus be avoided, and the route who our Indian Princes? Did he not on this point, and how most of the would also be considerably shorten- flan- receive Mahatma Gandaf in his In- passengera, except, of course, the ed

CHURCHES

A

CHARGE OF ONE DOLLAR

I

MADE FOR ALL NOTICIA

UNDER THIA HEADING

WESLEYAN METHODIST

CHURCH,

The following are the forthcom- ing services, etc., at the English| Methodist Church, Wanchai (Op- posite Royal Naval Hospital Queen's Rd., E).

Sunday August 20, Morning Service 10.15 am. Preacher: Rev.

M.A.

Evening Service, 8.15 p.m, Preacher: Rev. Frank M.A.

Sunday, Aug. 20, at 7 "Christian Social Hour:"

p.m.

Badminton Club meet.

Wednesday, Aug. 23, at 10 3.1. ladies Church Air Society meet.

UNION CHURCH.

The following are the forthcom- Ing services, etc., at the Union! Church, Kennedy Road..

Sunday August 20,

Sunday School 9.30 am.

Morning Service 10.30 (Broadcast).

Evening Service, 6 p.m.

$3.222.

Preacher at both Services: The

Rev. E. G. Powell.

vice,

Transfer.

Leave.

No. 1449 Pte. J. H. B. Lee, Armoured Car Section, from 18.8.35.

Strength.

23

No. 2080 Spr. E. Casey, Road Office, P.W.D., Tel. 39/128, Es- gineer Co., 14.8.35.

Struck Off Strength.. Dismissed by the Board.

Efficiency

No, 1608 Pte. P. Tonnochy, No. 11 Ptn., as from 18.8.88.

No. 1714 Pte.L. W. Bush, No. 3]

The Communion of the Lord's Pta., as from 18.8.3.

Supper will be observed at the close of the Evening Service,

Re-

Tuesday, August 22.-Service- men's Bathing Party. Launch Icaves Queen's Pier 5 p.m. turn 7 p.m.

(Every Tuesday at 7.30 p.m.) Devotional Meeting of the Sol-

diers and Airmen's Christian As- sociation. Servicemen cordially wel comed.

FIRST CHURCH OF CHRET, SCIENTIST.

[Branch of The Mother Church, The First Church of Christ, Scien tist, in Boston, Mass, USA)

Macdonnell Road, Below Bowen Road Tram Station.

Having left the Company.

"KING OF PRISON BREAKERS"

Shot Dead After 30th Escape.

FORESTALLS HIS PARDON.

Belgrade.

Alojz Horvat, known to all Yugo-Slavia as "the King of

No. 1876 Pte. F. V. Whiits, No. Prison Breakers," a man convict

14 Ptn., as from 18.8.35.

T. H. S. GALLETLY. Lieutenant, Adjutant,

H.K.V.D. CorDE.

SPAIN'S ORANGE

· TRADE.

£10,000,000 Per Annum From "Experiment."

ed of several murders, robbery with violence and numerous bur- glaries, has made his 30th-and latescape from gaol.

Plus Fours and Flannels "I know several Indians will wear plus-fours for golf,

MUSSOLINI BANS TOP HATS.

New Fascist “Code Of Conduct."

BLACK SHIRT “GOOD ENOUGH"

Rome,

...

He made his 29th escape three months ago, after he had been condemned to death. A pardon Night-clubs and top-hats are for was granted, but his cell was bidden to local Fascist chiefs in a empty before it arrived.

"Code of Conduct" which has been During the following three drawn up. by Signor Mussolini. for months he cracked a dozen more Federal Secretaries of the Party. safes. Then an old friend raw him. He was captured while 1-Do not frequent by day-and The following are the five points him in a village and denounced of the code asleep and taken to prison again. still less by night-so-called Madrid. When asked where his safe

ants, theatres, etc. luxury establishments, restaur-

Valencian oranges to Dan Rogers offered to show the spot. Chain-2-Go about as much as possible

The export of 50 cases of breaking tools were hidden, he

on foot, When you cannot, use only a utilitarian vehicle.

& Co. of Liverpool, as an ex-ed to a sergeant and accompanied periment, in the middle of last by a patrol of gendarmes he led Sunday Service 11.15 am.

century, started a trade which is the way across country to a 3-At official ceremonies do not The Sunday School is held only, it is reported here..

now worth many millions annual-region of dense bushes. Sudden-wear top-hat. The simple Sunday Morning at 10 o'clock,

ly he jerked the chain violently black shirt is good enough, Wednesday Evening Meeting at Valencia poet, it is said, arranged rushed off,

Two French musicians and a from the sergeant's hand and 4-Do not alter your habits or p.m. Reading Room at above ad the export as their first commer-

mode of life in any way. (as a dress open Tuesday and Friday, 10 cial enterprise, and which was shouted to him to stop and fired 5-Keep to your office hours rigor

The corporal of the patrol result of your appointment), a.m. to 12 noon, Monday and considered foolhardy at the time, around over his head; but Thursday, 6.30 to 7 pm The Pubile cordially Invited to at worth £10,000,000 a year to fringe of bushes and paid no Today the orange trade is Horvat saw freedom in the green

ously and listen to as many tend the service and visit the Spain. Cultivation of oranges heed penes

people as possible, with Reading Room, Branch of The was first begun in 1781 when a He was within three yards of

patience and humanity'TM- Mother Church, The First Church parish priest, after years of safety, when the corporal fred of Christ, Scientist, in Boston, study, taught his parishioners again. The fugitive fell dead- Mass U.S.A

how to grow the fruit-Reuter.. shot through the headReuter

4

6

– Go into

the working *** class "quarters and mix with the

people not only

these

physically expecta hard times

aion.

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be

dian costume? What about the "high brown curse them for in- Chilean tamen have for a long Viceregal Lodge and all the Govern- sisting on this ceremony when time, urged the desirability of ment Houses ?"

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FROM NEXT MONDAY.

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FOR ONE MONTH ONLY.

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