1948-08-25 — Page 4

TEEN AGE TOPICS

Hello There

Usually when

people get talking

school opens and

and

seeing ench

other again, there are lots of parties. We usually have fun at them, but not always.

or

To have a good one, the host hostess should have lots of good and new ideas. If one party is just like

after other one, it gets dull the

to do.

Good parties don't last too long, and they are packed with things Lots of noise and laughing are always the outside it a good sign. From should sound like race riot,

from

the inside, no one should be listening

to the noise.

In this issue

are several articles them, and

.about parties, so study

have a good time.

As we did not have any prizewin-

time we her last week, this awarding $20 in one week-10 for the the winning contribution, and, 10 be divided among five people who sent in party tips.

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TEEN AGE TOPICS EDITOR.

Readers' Letters

This is the first timy I have read Teen Age Topics but I found it so very interesting that I've already liked it.

"What's His Type" certainly give, a lot of fresh (and good) ideas.. I am go ing to try it on the next conversation with any boy, and I'll tell you the re- sult if you like.

I think the contest idea is wonderful. And I am joining it, because I've al- ways loved to write. It is neither a short story nor an article, but a simple essay on boys. I do hope you won't get mad at me just because you are a boy yourself.

ALICE POON.

The idea of a Fashion Club wili really be interesting. I am sure many other girls will be interested. I was very pleased to read your suggestion- of having a committee meeting every week, I think that's fine.

I will be pleased to help you run the club and

hope you'll start it soon. Now I have a suggestion to make.

You seem to be cramped for time to write all the articles for your paper. Why don't you pick out two or three teen agers who are interested in the paper to help you? You could all meet once a week to discuss some points and to help you along. I am sure

you would like to have some teen agers to give you their comments. In this way you will be more certain of yourself and be more confident of your work. Won't you give it a try?

The column "What's His Type" is OK but not too hot. Tips should be given as to what girls and boys should do when they meet and are both ton- gue tied, and many more other points etc.

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WANDA R. Here are our opinions of the articles on your page.

Hello Thera: If you continue using bad grammar you will soon have to be saying "Goodbye there." While we're on the subject, excellent books on grammar may be obtained at Kelly & Walsh, (Don't mistake us for advertis- ing agents.)

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Clam For a Lan-What lass would want to stay in an empty office just to take off her Jacket? Deeply-scooped back and fronts are also rather odd. (Bightly concave, what!)

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What's His Type:---If a girl wants to be considered off her trolley, sho should definitely take note of this ar ticle. (By the way, what animal would you like to be--a wolft)

This Week's Contests-Why should there be plenty of action in articles on hobbler, ambitions or even short

stories?

Is it abeolutely necessary to tire conself out collecting stamps etc.. or thinking of a future career?

Although your other articles could

be greatly improved on, credit is due to Teen Apa Types.ză!

TOUR OF THEM.

AUGUST 25, 1948.

China Mail Wednesday Supplement

CONTEST PRIZEWINNER

This provocative article on boys wina' a prize of $10 for Miss Alice Poon, 245 Nathan Road, third floor, Kowloon. The cash will be in the port today.

We would like to have the boys' views on this! But don't be too bitter maybe she likes you but doesn't want to admit

crazy. They are Boys drive me

talk about stupid and selfish. They

themselves girls gossiping, but they

can never keep quiet except when they should be making conversation.

I suppose by now that boy readers wanting are clenching their fists and

to knock my block off (even if they wouldn't do it actually, as I am a girl.) one of the troubles with boys- too much energy not being used for

That constructive purposes.

sit

Girls are often quiet. Isn't silence often the best answer? Really, though, who is more shy? Boys, definitely. Every time I give a party, it's always girls who make the party go, they chat and eat and laugh. The boys all they'd

When turned into been around as if

Ground, comes stones, until the food con when they really do become busy.

What's more.

after the party they are all gone with the wind. They don't think they should stay for after party games, and prefer selfishly to play foot- ball somewhere.

Always

Oh yes.

and leave the worst to choose the bey are selfish. the gitis. Take the average brother. The phone: "Oh, sis will answer 11." The door: "Hey, Alice!" Is he busy! Yes-reading a comic. The typical boy.

Another Party

When the American Club children's the teen agers library was opened,

afters

who flew here from England met the American teen

in the back rows, while the younger visitors saw a film show.

The English boys said they having a

they

were

a wonderful time, but that ever. knew it couldn't last for

kindness. ey were having lots of

had been invited to almost every

side

, but they knew they would soon

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the other to go back to school on

the of

world. When the films were

finished, magician entertained the party with Some really good tricks. Then the ice cream and cold drinks. The Ice cream went like burning hay.

Sometme was sent to get more, and the teen agers' choir sang some catchy

Then came JONES.

Bome Inore cream, more talk, and the party broke up, feeling pretty good.

PEN PALS

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I so that one of your readers sug- gested having. Pen. Pal Column. think it's a "good idea.

If you think you could manage it, I' wouldn't mind helping you wita.some.

-I've tons of them.

I think corresponding is, a very nice of making friends, and have Way

Gaï write adopted it as my main hobby. to about di girls and boys throughout" the world, and do I enfor S

MISS, DEVINARAIN

Teen Agers' Party

Ten days ago some junior teen agers had a party. It was small, but all those there knew it was going to be good.

The hostess, Diana Stansfield, came out with a bright smile, a new hair-do and the new look.

The party was a success because it was well planned and things went like clockwork. Games like "Who Am I?” Musical Arms, В memory contest, and a treasure hunt, were fun.

The food was good, really good, and to top it off there were some movie shorts, a comedy, a western thriller. the pews, and so on.

The party lasted from 6:30 to 9. full of entertainment and fun, so here's hoping you have as much fun on your next party, as I did covering this one.

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THIS WEEK'S CONTEST

PARTY TIPS

Here are five suggestions to help make your next party a success. The ideas were sent in by readers, and all

by post. of them get $2 each, sent this morning.

Give each guest a piece of paper and pencil, and get them to write a note with some funny advice to an- other person at the party, signing, the name of a third person. Live the let-

When all are finished,

ters to those addressed, and ask her or him to read it aloud. It's good for a laugh, specially when you have a wit or nit-wit at the

"MILDRED

14 JORDAN BOAD,

2nd FLOOR,

KOWLOON:

A good test of brains is a memory on a tray different contest, Place articles and cover them with a towel." Then call the party in and show the tray for 60 seconds.

Everyone is given a piece of paper and a pencil and they write down all the ones they can remember. You will be surprised how hard it.. is...........

BRIAN LANDSBERT

S HUMPHREYS BUILDINGS,

. HONG KONG.

and

magazines Go through some cut out well known advertisements. Remove the name of the product, and paste the ad: on a piece of paper.

Number them, one for each person In the party. On the other side, write what they have to do if they can't guess what it is. Have each person plek a number and then give them the appropriate cutting.

FAMELA GOLDMAN,

- 22. BRAGA · CIRCUIT,

KOWLOON,

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To play "Ghost" everyone -sits in When boys and girls have left school,

as much of a circle as possible. Then think they are ready for independence,

someone starts off by naming a letter. work far aWAY want to start

The person to his left must think of from home, have parents a right to

a word beginning with that letter, and stop them? (A moral right, I mean.)

This happens ofi when

young peo-naming the second letter in it. This often

keeps going, until a word is finished. ple want to leave, but parents think ·

cannot think of The person who they still need to be looked after.

another letter to continue it, then be What do you think! After all, it

If he is stuck again, 'could happen to you one day.

he becomes "H" and so

until he becomes a "Chost”.

The reader who sends in the best answer to this question will get $10 Entries should not be longer than 250. words.

MORE PEN PALS

-We would appreciate it if you would publish our names in your déwapaper. as two West Australian boys who would like to correspond with Chineso boys or girik.

Interested in --letter -- writing, stamp collecting. running, swimming, and reading, the

Tom Massain la. 15, and 14 Interest- ed in cycle: racing stamp collecting, tennis, letter writing, and swimming.

JO TO MASSAM

John Massam is 16, and is

comes"

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If he tries to keep it going by nam ing another letter which : "dosn't with the word, he becomes a ghost right off

**No one can talk to a ghort. If they The winner do, they also become one. Is the last person left.

CAROL FECK, WEZA THE PEAK.

A number at stunts should be written, mach on a separate piece of papers should then be paper. torn in half, the top parts being put on one side, and the lower halves on another.

others to the

Give the tope to the boys and. the and let them try to they have done this, they must act out the stunts to- gether. This is a very good way of

· makich ☺ them. .

getting acquainted.

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