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THE CHINA MAIL, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25, 1958.

PEOPLE

in the news

Tarquin Up The Zambezi

"People" Special

London.

JUANITO IS BUSIEST YOUNG MAN IN SPAIN

Madrid.

The handsome 20-your-old Prince Juan Carlos Bour- bon, known as "Juanito" ("Johnny") to his frlands, ong of the buslest young

in men

Spain today.

Spain's future king, If General Francisco Fratico's plans mature, This "Crown Prince" of a king- dom without a king, moves round at high speed in keeping with the

Tarquin Olivier, 21-year-old schedule set for him to train to Oxford undergraduate son of be a modern king for a modern Sir Laurence Olivier, is pre-state." Purky

a three-month ex- for ploration of the Zambest river, With 10,000 seo miles afloat in

the hard actiool

Mozambique,

A Modern King For A Modern State'

By HENRY BUCKLEY

visit to that nation. Juanito So while the son was helping

A Weekly China Mail Feature

DAVID T. K. WONG meets:

Pagó 3

The Girl Who Hopes To See A Hongkong Ballet Company

London.

You remember her as the Can-con Girl in La Boutique Fantasque put on by Carol Bateman last August in aid of the Society for the of Protection of Children and the Society for the Prevention Cruelty to Animals. Or you may remember hor subsequently as the lovely and vivacious girl who gave on exhibition of the cha- cha-cha at the Hongkong Police Reserva Balf or a torrid display of calypso dancing at the Hongkong Rotary Club Ball. Her name, of course, is Winnie Fune and she is now in London registered as a student at the Rambert School of Bellet the first student from Hongkong to ever do so.

feet are also Winnie's dancing being put to good use by film director Mark Robson who has given her a small dancing part in his current Olm, The Inn of the Sixth Happiness.

Winnie started learning ballet in At the Shanghal at the age of seven. time the took it up merely because ber parents wanted her to have some form of exercise. But by the time she was eight she was already gwing solo per- formances in public. Since then love for ballet has grown with developing taicht unifi today she con- elders ballet to be "the most important thing in my life."

The Elstree China Film carol Bateman and she

The handsonie, dark-haired old 4-masted barque in Atlantic and sted salling ship,

of an elderly

The flim, the inst performance of to the Don Juan and D group of Elonion and former Guarda

the great Robert Donai who nets the oilless will drive a Land Rover Pacific waters just behind him, screaming whine of a Sabrejet yachtsmen-friends had sailed fandarla, was being shot at the studios

Intensive lighter.

from Lisbon to New York in theat Elstree and in North Wales, though with two friends to explore the topped by a week's

social neivities during his visit Asked in New York as he was Gu-ton yacht, Saltillo, which is originally it was thought that shooting mouth of The river nt to Washington and New York, about to board an antreraft for plared at Do Tuan's disposal by would take place in Hongkong. The Juanito flow to Lisbon and spent Lisbon whal he thought of a Spanish friend of his, Senor story is set in North China and is based His companions will be David just 24 hours at home in Estoril, American women after his first Pedro Galindez of Bilbao,

on Alan Burgess's best-seller about Coughlin, un Amerleon student with his mother, before he was

Bergman. Gladys Aylward, played by Ingrid from Willam town, Massachu-off on his travels again.

answered: "They are pretty, ni- tractive and charming."

But, if he is wise, the youthful prince will not allow his eyes to wander away from Spain. A marriage with a Spanish senorita of good family, but not royalty, would be the most popular union as far as Spaniards are con-

setts, and Quentin Keynes, son of surgeon Sir Geoffrey Keynes.

They will leave on June 20 for i Capetown by sea and then drive to the Zambesi.

Keynes will be the leader of the party, Coughlin the mechanic and Oltyler the diorist-and

cook

The Prince

The busy young prince drove from Esterli by car to Marin, in western Spain, where them

barked at once with a group of cerned. fellow naval cadels for a 4,084-

lo sall the 3,000-ton Spanlab training ship Juan noval Sebastian Eleano aerots the Atlanile and through the Panama Canal to the Pacific, the father was shown that he, too, is no memorie was trained as midshipman in Britain's Royal Navy-by calling this smell craft neross the Atlantic.

His adventurous voynge moved

Bought A Letter Marie, to learn how to handle of Juanllo's recent visit to the the Spanish Monarchist weekly.

Winnie did her work on the im during her month-long Easter holiday from the Rambert School of Ballet before Donat's sudden tragic death.

It

The Rambert School of Balle, un- like the Royal Academy of Dancing, aims at producing professional dancers rather than teachers of dancing. was founded by that grand lady of Eng- Jisu ballet, Maric Rambert, in the al about the same nineteen-twenties, time the founded Ballet Rambert.

Winnie has joined the Rambert

mile training trip. time not Spaniards followed with in- under sall Bat in a minelayer, the terest the extensive press reports what American sailors call "the United States, a visit undoubted- "Blanco y Negro" to respex School of Ballet because she too would

The risks involved in ly organised by General Franco protest,

tin cans."

The

her

her

In Hongkong Winnie studied under was much sought after by various organisations to dance at their functions,

Apart from studying classical ballet, Winnie is pi present also studying she hod modern dancing. She oth bcen interested in this type, of dancing for a long time but had been unable to find anyone to teach it to her in Hong- kong.

The Oriental Line

Another reason why she is studying modern dancing in because it, will help

career. Ier dancing

Her striking Chinese appearance will almost certain- ly anlitate against her in classical ballet In this country, but this very difference can be an asset in modern dancing companies and

television. So, though classical ballet is her first love, she is preparing against all eventualities. There is no fixed time limit in the Courses of studies at the Rambert

on

pretty much on the individual strident. Winnie hopes to spend about two years studying there.

bollet

Explaining that the trip was

to publicise and emphasise such a feat are so evident," Itke to dance professionally, though in School of Ballet, Progress depends an adventure rather than

cadets are on board beyond Spain's boundaries the role that we should have pre- her case a career later on teaching selentine expedition, Keynes told Rothin of 3 mineleyers, the fact that he intends to restore a ferred to snerifice the admiration which it Inspires to a secure reporters: The idee for the trip Marte, Vulcano and Neptuno, monarchy in Spain.

visit northern and

knowledge that such riska would came when I bought a letter which will

always be avoided." written by Dr David Livingstone Mediterranean Spanish ports and then sail to the Canary Islands

In 1850 at a Sotheby's auction

Just year..

"Dr Livingstone wrote the Jetler from the mouth of the Zambesi and deseribed conditions

there.

and back, making a trip in all of 42 days, of which 24 will be spent in port and 18 at sea.

The Father- • As son of the late King Alfonso

XIII; Don Juan is the legitimate | heir to the throne. But if to co- Although the Prince's 8-day tablish a monarchy which united So, by the beginning of July. stay in the United States was n Spain behind it, the father found | His Royal Highness the Infante unofficial one, he was much that it was necessary for him to Don Juan Carlos de Bourbon, lo feted. Social functions included give proference to his his son, give him his correct title, will a ball with 400 guesta in his then most commentators think

"He put it in a bottle and have covered over 14,000 miles in honour at the Spanish Embassy; that he would make the sacrifico floated down river to be picked sail and in diesel craft since he a luncheon with prominent and stond aside.

up by a stip.

"I told of his need for salt

upplies for his expedition and his discovery of Lake Shirwa,

set out on his training travels political Bgures at the Capitol, from Cadiz la January of this and a dinner given, by a Stale For the Royal family as an year..

Department omcial, Interest institution, the main preoccupa-

Then will come examinations for his Commission in the navy.

was aroused In Spain by the tion's probably rather more how "I thought I would be a good

arrival in Washington in time to to ensure that a restoration is plan to go and see what the In September, there is a place attend the last dinner offered in likely to be permanent in Spaln place is like 100 years later." wailing for him in the Air the Prince's honour by the than the individual claims of lis of Training Academy at San Javier, Spanish Ambassador, the Count various members. To enow a Keynes, a great-grandson

on Cartagena. His pain will lead of futrico, of Juenilo's father, monarchist tradition broken 50 in Africa and from the waves to the skies; the 44-your-old Don Juan of sharply In 1931 is not going to be

the near-silent last year hitch-hiked the length from

drive Bourbon, the heir to the Spanish an eng taste even in the most through the night of the throne.

favourable circumstances.

Charles Darwin, hus been Erveral Safaris

of the continent.

31

A British Crossword Puzzle Roderick's Mouse Will

ACROSS

1 Can be clever (4),

Cost £500

Since then, sakdi Mr Samuel Stamler, her

Mr counsel, Trowers had claimed the steps £600 bill for a tup- taken againat him were con penny pink sugar spiracy and a political plot

"This is indicative of a mild presented rg.

degree of megalomania--a man

mouse was

By LOUIS KIRBY

A

Ito

66.

120

121

25

126

27

4 Had too heavy a meal (7).

8 Oliver's request .(*).

9 Cut off the end of a vegetablo

(4).

10 Lack of rain (7).

11 One entry (4).

12 Expensive honey! (4).

14 Meat-ball containing

(7),

17. Die the wrong thing (6):

19 Skilled (5)

23 Finding a drùwing (7),

-28 Ages (4).

27 Cancelled and uselesa (4).

20 Braces (7).

29 Valt, for example (4).

30 Got a move on (4),

31 is in agreement (7).

DOWN

2 Good - humoured

(0).

3 Overscan cinema? (0).

d Utter defeats (5). -

He had rivalled the Dickens character Uriah Heep, when he told the court: "I ora a humble person—a very humble person."

cently Lo stiff, soldierly who thinks he is so important James Broughton Trowers, that he carrot be attacked un- less it is a weighty matter," said After leaving the High Court, Mr Stemler. where a shop assistant won a slander action against him, he told me: "That is the most ex- |pensive animal I ever heard of.

"I am not disputing the fair- ness of it all. But next time I buy amigor mouse for my sweet-toothed non Rodericit I shall take a solicitor Into the shop with me."

Mr Trowers's counsel, Mr C. Mr Broughton Trowers, sur Lewis Hawser, said that a stupid veyor, estate agent, and former tt trivial incident had been vice-president of Streatham cxaggerated by en over-touchy Chamber of Commerce, must woman. MẸ Trowers, “a man pay £400 in legal costs and of pubile nóta," was guilty only

£100 damages.

of using vulgar abuse,

A jury found, after retiring Mr Justica Donovan said: chafing for 35 minutes, that he slon- "At football matches, loud and dered 38-year-old Mrs Dolores pointed doubts are often «x«! Holltagsworth with the wonde

the

refctoo's pressed about gives ancestry, but this is not slander

in the Tegul sense."

"She is the one who short weight here. She is

ballet is also quite possible.

she has talent Her teachers think

a dancer. And and will go for as watching her practise in her studio one does not have to know the difference between an entrechot and a fouette to And delight in her' dancing.

RODERICK TROWERS Toffee or mouse?

I'M NO URIAH

HEEP, SAYS FATHER

She also hopes one day soon company can be organised in Hongkong so that she can dance there as a pro- fessional all the roles that she has been learning here as a student.

D

The Admiral Gets The New Curate's

Roses and a Bomb

"People" Special

London.

Wife Continues

Routine Duties

stain

VICE-ADMIRAL GUY SAYER, who commands the

Last week, at the age of 81, Reserve Fleet from the 44,500-ton battleship Van- guard at Portsmouth, has sent this signal to the littlestosdying his nerves by storing

Oxedly at ship depot Diligence at Southampton: "Your game, wet, window, Mr Justice Becke, and match."

gave his first full executive,

sormen as curate of Christ Church, Sutton,

The game was an unofficial he leaves the Navy, dressed up contest between ship and as a persen.

arrangements,

OTR

In the Church, smiling

shore to test each other'a security He walked through the dock-approval at the transition of her yard gates at Portsmouth and husband from minor tycoon so It began when Vice-Admiral boarded a liberty boot for the beginner-cleric was his wite. Sayer sent an officer and a Vanguard, moored

the Shirley, a tall, graceful, rather rating from the Vanguard to harbour.

good-looking young woman, who Ect through the Diligence's When the boat got alongside is a remarkable story in herself defences,

three be handed up a brown-paper-she is one of only

women detective inspectors in The rating disguised as a parcel lo a sailor. Idockyard "matey,"

addressed to the London. strolled The parcel, throughi the gates and round admirel was opened by the

I think it would do most Inside the shreds and hangars without officer of the watch.

were three of the "bomba" people a tremendous lot of good being questioned.

to change their profession, not From his tool-bag ho took five Vanguard had sent to Diligence.

sub-necessarily to become curates Diligence "bombs" glass bottles contain- Another

kte me, but just to start again |ing a miniature replica of Meutenant in a lounge suit posad

Prefer- in something different, big Admiral Sayer's dug and as a florist and look a

have ably something they planted them on ships under bouquet of roses and carnations always wanted to do," says Mr

Becke,

repair.

to the Vanguard,

The officer, who was in civilian He arrived in the officers'

"I have completely turned my clothes, produced an identity liberty boat and was helped

and found his way to back on business," he says. card use that carried by Royal aboard

Admiral Sayer's cabin.

His wife, mernwhile, continued Navy officers.

The admiral was out but he with what she describes as "ust But a Diligence leutenant,

ordinary CID duties," These who bought him a gin in the found the bouquet inter.

And hidden among the carna-Included going to Ireland to and wardroom, saw typed at the bottom of the card: "This card tions and roses were two of his arrest Mrs Illa Comer

escorting the 111-lated Niin is a complete forgery and re- own "bombs."

Clegs.Ponomareva to court. quires careful, scrutmy."

Sald Captain Jan

It took Dilgence 10 days to commanding Diligence, "No- get their own back. A National body got Jato trouble, Everyone Service sub-lieutenant, who, on both sides took it in good hopes to take holy orders when part."

"I have a drug job on at the moment and a couple of treud cases," says the new curate's Imperturbable wife.

-Came The “YUS”-

Curt Reply

BOXING-PROMOTER Jack Solomons telephoned 66 Scotland Yard when a threatening letter arrived at his gymnasium in Soho. "If you don't crook, Get rid of her. Do your

It was different matter give me money it will be the end of your life," the Christmas shopping elsewhere." whers a shopkeeper was called

This was shouted to a crowd crook

of giving anonymous writer warned. outside the candy-stripe awning short weight.

Later, in hla offee at Ciep The letter want ou: In Streatham High Road, South-ham Comman, 5. Whe lipes Leave £50 at noon

owned by Mrs at The Close, Ofington, Susat Belsize Park underground radio car stood by in case of this what you Hollingsworth's mother.

4 Regular command (5).

5 Foxos, for examplo (6).

7 Feminine name (5),

12 Brajen hollow! (4)/

fish

18 Musical composition (4).

15 Finished bowling (4).

of the "Poly Jays"

32 One way to get one's voice

back (4)))))

16 Tucks in (4).

10 Besiege, though scantily clad West London,

(0).

20 Lay bare (0).

21 Clòrical district (0).

23 Carles in the air?' (5),

24 Small wood (5).

21 Hus difficulty in breathing

(5),

sweetshop

and accused

The main gates to the Under By RODNEY HALLWORTH today ground station were watched: A

Mr Trowers told me:

"It was wrong megalomaniac

to call me a station. I want

and

Heep.

five £5 trouble, Plain-clothes men were asked the C.I.D. man. Uriah notes and 225 in. oncers posted nearby.

[1 notes]..

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I have a very big heart sml The row_began, it was mid if I hadn't given sway so much In court, because".six-year-old money-it's all down Roderick Trowers wanted a lodges tebello

want?"

"Yus," came the eurt reply. The minutes phased. Then The police took the tile boy "If you don't carry out dead on 12 a litle chap aged 11, home and quite nicely warned In abort grey pants, arrived look him about the penalties of do- mandlig money with menaceS.. Chodwill these instructions the boys ing furtively about him. He wen sugar mouse. His father sal Account-1 would bơ ạ, sich will get you and Mrs Solo at the exact spot mentioned ini Jack Solomons told met "You be should have toffee.

could see by the handwriting TUESDAY'S CROSSWORD.—Arròssi 1: Avcem, 5 Agie, 6 Seven times, said Min Hol- "Perhaps I am an awkward mons won't have a husband the "murder" note.

was either Tiara, Corral, 10 Slips 11 Revel, 12 Doom, 13 Noecs, 16 Scrape,

Ingsworth.

-poppoù) -- the port of The

CURS Bornetimes, a any more.

One of the detectives, hat madman. 19 Appeal, 20 Tulles, 22 Fall, 23 A-cule. 25 Stunt, 20 Lading, 27

mouse into a bag, and seven peculiar, schotional, soldadaam, and Tries, 18 Grum, 19 Detest. Down: 1 Accident, a Corporsi, 3

times took it out, sm Anthor and 1 know: 1. can da kitter and This was one fight Jack didn't pulled low over his eyes, sidled Ser (ror), Slimes, 5 Arsenal, & Callop, ? Laps, 14 Bedative, son argued. When she : prostoruak. But I ET to be kind want to promote, Following his up and handed over an envelope. 10 Sunlight, 10 Apocire, 17. Batting, 30 Plants, 21 Urier, 3|Lasted milly Mr Trower Begum compassionate, and sunderadapo" | call to the Yard detectives rushed

mart.

to keep the appointzeant,

..

It was $11 peły dramatic,

ù kid's or some

"So, I phoned the Yard. cause you can't take nky. alianeda, can you?"

Be

JACK SOLOMONÉ Nearly one below the beli