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THE CHINA MAIL, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 1940.

TEEN

Editorial

A Teen Age Club

Since the Arat asue of the Toples, there have been many requests-almost demands-that a club for teen agers be formed in Hong Kong.

Few will disngree that the iden is good, and one from which Hong Kong's youth can greatly benefit. But many will also realise that the means towards this end requires much more than just ealistle thoughts to make an actively functioning

Institution.

|

GE

TOPICS

PERSONALITY

Arthur Low was born in Han- kow, China, on October 1, 1930, and lived in his birthplace until he was seven, attending primary school at St. Mary's.

his family In 1997

move to Hong Kong, Arriving harc. Arthur enrolled in the Ying Wab College (London Mission School) where he continued his education until the war

Two

the fall of

years after Hong Kong, the Low family be- Kan their trek info of China, always keeping a slep ahead of the invading Japanese.

the interior

For nine months Aruthur was on the move, His family finally arrived at Kweifin. Once again the Japanese cought up with them

There is Arst of all the need for wholehearted co-operation of the Colony's teen agers, a prob-

and this time, the Low lem that can be as difcult as family took a big leap and land-

where procuring funds for the amented in Calcutta,

Arthur ties which are essential to such entered St. James School, an organisation.

Arthur stayed in Indin for the The Toples however, fully en-duration-a one and a half year period and anally arrived back dorses

And this project.

we offer to assist with

at hix Hong Kong home, in the one of its

Christmas of 1940. main difficultles-that of enlist- ing the energy and enthusiasm of Hong Kong's youth towards this goal. This is what we pro- pose:

Teen agers in Hong Kong should form a council. Everyone interested can meet and discuss the project of forming the pro- posed Chub. Members

the Af

TIT BITS

The Jaguars and Jaguarince, sister-brother softball teams, held a jolly party at the home of Nana and Fif Ozorio, popular local teen ngers.

Platter Chatter

An Open Letter

My dear Metaller, I have often wondered whether you are tone

deaf or merely that you just don't give, a hoot what you offer on your counters.

If you

have listened 10 tho Radio Request programmes, you must know the strong local favour for Glenn Miller and Bing Crosby.

Glenn's death was a sad blow to music lovers everywhere and it was gratifying that a number of his best works have been re- issued and are being played by Radio Hong Kong.

I cannot blame you for not of Miller Mas- The party was well attended, offering Volume dancing and gomes providing en- terpieces but do you know or Volume 1 tertainment for an afternoon and don't you care that evening. Incidentally, Fl was was put out in 1948? one of the pretty hallerinas of: Bing's singles are as clusive as Azalea Reynolds at the recent Pimpernel, and you, could have sold another hundred copies of Shangri-la Ball.

page

his waxinga

SUSIE

"I get the cute one... you get, the old hag!"

TEEN TALK

Donia Abtong.

A number of readers have sug- Alexander's Ragtime Band, made It took me some time to realiso that the Teen Age Topics_play gested that the Topics provide with Al Jolson.

The Crosby Christmas Album is an essential part in the life of movie and movie star news. We would refer them to the weekly quite safe to carry, even if you this community.

1 for one, did cinema feature in the "China get it in time for Easter

not belave that you would pull You need not crum your she through Mas

what and regarding the movie

Was

obviously towards stars, to the Hong Kong Film and ves with Duke Ellington platters public apathy

your Theatre News which has a full but should not be afraid to give efforts of keeping the Topics go- exclusively devoted to teen your clientele an opportunity to ing. It is evident that the ma-

purchase those of agers.

which have won critical acclaim, jority of the youth in Hong Kong And talking about the Film

Is dull, unresponsive and listless. As one who had a difficult time Fortunately there is an element News, they are running a "most gameh secretary, sports captain, popular movie star" contest. If setting a nest for Duke's recent of more dynamic youngateré, and

would the you

like to see Invourite actor and actress win the ballot, put in your votes now.

Particulars, are given in "China Mail" "Sunday Herald," the

as well as in the Film News magazine.

ARTHUR LOW

and also sports editor of School Magazine.

That

Asked about his views upon the general afairs of socioch Arthur said, "My interest in such matters is purely passive. is to say, I am only interested By this time Arthur was ready in Histening to whatever discus

And this slons I hear in company. I usually for his matriculation.

not to advance any achieved last ho

year at the prefer Boys' School. He is opinion." now reading Civil Engineering at the Hong Kong University.

Diocesan

It is up to us now,

CONTEST

larity.

personal appearance in London, You let me assure you of his popu-it is up to them to help you im-

prove and expand the Toples.

I remember. the times when I I regret, my dear retailer, I liste me, 30 we are about even. Now, I can't think of anything what I say annoys you but you read your first few issues. The

lack Of

obvious. support was Discography

"The subject that 2 occupy- ing my mind at the moment is a point brought up by many teena Winners of last week's contest Arthur's main cultural interest ngers in your Topics: the de-

are: LT, Chang, c/o The Cen- water colour painting. Herability of the young people Council will be voted by the teen tindr inspiration in the colouring ] here to organize into an all-round trul Trading Co. Ltd., Union Bldg. (55); Charlotto Dragon, agers themselves at this gather of the Hong Kong sunset, alse, inter-related body.. The Topics

c/o Royal Hong Kong Golf Club, TO ing. Before election, teen agers in the quiet setting of the Kow of the "Chinn Mail" has give us Prince's Bldg., (83); and A. de

will discuss and agree on the

loon Tong landscape that

a platform. sur- SHAVE functions of the Council. There-

rounds his home.

to build the stage and to give Mello, 2 Hanoi Road, Kowloon, (82). The prizes will be in to- after, the Council con proceed

ourselves a volce in the local day's mali. under is own steam.

community." That, roughly% ja what the gathering will be about. But the main aim is to give existence to a Ten Age Counell-or any other suitable body-to on the nucleus, from which your OT- ganisation can eventually evolve. All Interested please regard this as an invitation to the first Send in your teen age meeting. name and address to the Editor,

Topics, Teen Age

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His reading is mainly Action nnd his pet author, Eart Stanley Garner, the detective story teller. "I have done Scott and Dickens but only for their educational value," he said. Arthur appre- ciates light classical music, "but unfortunately, I could never And the time to learn Day instru- ments."

"take every

But

In part practically local sport.

my ambition in the sporting field is to earn a place in the University's Cricket second XI.” When ask- ed what about the first XI, he answered, "let me get into the junior learn first," While at D.B.S.

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Glenn Miller: Peg O My Heart; every Wednesday, then the read-

Moonlight Bay; String of Pearls; ing of the Teen Age page.

I feel that through the Toples, Moonlight Cocktails; Kalama-

Miller Master- teen agers here have a far better zoo; At Last;

more about Volga each other than through Patrol; Song of the Boatman, Tuxedo Junction; In other source.

My congratulations to you on Jug: the Mood; Little Brown.

having accomplished the seem- Moonlight Serenade; Star Dust;

ingly Impossible galvanising Pennsylvania 6-5000.

Hong Kong's very dormant youth Duke Ellington: Swamp Fire;

into something resembling Just Squeeze Me; It's Monday

part of the community. Every Day; Air Conditioned active Jungle; Jam-A-Ditty: Flippant You may be certain of my whole- Flurry (featuring Jimmy Ham-hearted support hence forward,

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The reason is mainly that most readers have not travelled to any place, or feel they really aren't so popular or important.

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