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CERSE.

ARMISTICE DAY.

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY,

right of the cenotaph were Naval men

HONGKONG HOTEL DANCE.

NOVEMBER 12TH, 1925

ANNIVERSARY DINNER. EX-ACTIVE SERVICE MEN MEET TO OBSERVE ARMISTICE DAY,

At the Hongkong Hotel last night the under Commodore Stirling, and a le-

celebrated "'(Continued from page 2.)

tachment from the Hermes, under Cup-armistice anniversary was

The Ex-Active Service-Men's Associa When He will search Jerusalem with C. P. Talbot. 1.S.L., and Condr. E. O by a fancy dress dinner dance.

There were over four hundred guests tion Armistice Day anniversary dinner candles and the hidden things of dark Broadley, D.S.O. There were niso s

and Headquarters. Mr. H. J. Peares pre- mess shall be manifest and the strife of number d Boy Scots under the Rev. present, and although fancy dress yn was held last night at the Volunteer. sided. About 150 persons were present tongues shall be still. There will be an G. T. Waldegrave (Scout Commission optional, many of the diners

dancers were present in costume.

amongst the guests being Commodore hour when all tumult and all toil willer).

The Grill Room was tastefully de A. J. B. Stirling, the Hon. Mr. H. L At ten minutes to eleven, H.E. the De therefore that thou doest.

Creasy. Capt, Bloxham. Mr. E. W. Labour nuafolly in my vineyard I will be Governor, Mr. Cecil Clementi, C.M.G.,corated for the occasion. Thy reward. Write, read, sing, most accompanied by Mrs. Clementi and their

Among these hooking tables was H.R.H. Carpenter, Lieut. D. C. Rycroft, Mr. keep silence, pray, bear like a man all

two children, and Capt. Swinton, M.C.,

Prince George, who entered with enthu-HS. Kill, Mr. W. K. Reynolds and

Mr. J. A. Bullock. that is against Thee. There is that which motored up and were greeted by mẹm-

sinam into the fun. of the evening. is worth all these and greater sacrificesbers of the Legislative Council.

The proceedings opened with the sing- everlasting life." After the sermon, the congregation sanging of "O God, Our Help in Ages Past" For all the Saints and buglers from following which buglers of the Exst the East Surrey Regiment sounded the Surrey's sounded the "Last Post As ** Lust, Past" and "Koreille," which was the last note of that call died away; a followed by the singing of the National

boomed oat on Murray Parade gun

Anthein.

Ground announcing the beginning of the The Blesing pronounced by Bishop two-minutes' silence, and all present

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Banister concluded, the service. "

The collection was taken on behalf of Earl Haig's Fund.

WREATH LAID. "

The Choir and Clergy, and a number of the members of the congregation then went“ in procession to the War Memorial outside the Cathedral, where "His Excel- Jeney the Governor placed a wrenth

FRENCH SERVICE.

At a 'clock the French community held a special service at the French Practically ali Mission Headquarters members of the local French community were present, headed by the Cansai- General for France (Monsieur Yves du Courthial).

The service was also attended by the Commander and officers of the French guulat in port.

AT THE CENOTAPH. The ceremony at the Cenotaph was an Long before leven impressive one. -o'clock, the people had gathered in hun- dreds. Statue square was filled to over- flowing and the verandahs of the Hong. kong Club wern crowded.

Amongst those present were H.E. the Governor (Mr. Cecil Clementi, C.M:t.)

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stood in a solemn silence. The sound- by the buglers of the ing of "Reveille East Surreys was the first act to break the silence.

H.E..the Governor then laid a beauti the Memorial and his ful wreath on example was followed by representatives of the Navy Army, Ex-Service Men, Volunteers,. R.O. A.B. Boy Scouts, and various Clubs. There were in all about "

afty wreaths and for almost an hour after the ceremony was over, the people crowded the Memorist examining these foral tributes.

BUSY POPPY SELLERS. Ladies were early astir with their trays of poppies, and brisk business was done. One young lady in the Hong kong Hotel secured a wonderful.start. In exchange for her first emblem she Another received a cheque for $500.

was the deco- most successful" eller "

rated donkey with red paniers ridden by fies Doris Hunt in the garb of a Red Cross nurse.

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YES

A SUCCESSFUL DAY.

THE TUASTS.

After dinner, the loyal toast was pro- posed by Mr. T. N. McReynolds.

Before calling upon Mr. Gordon Leask TERDAY'S RECEIPTS FROM to propose the toast of the Services, the

SALE OF POPPIES.

president said that several persons had The street collections in aid of the written expressing their regret at their Poppy Day Fund in Hongkong yester. inability to attend. Amongst theso were Dor (Mr. Cecil Clementi, C.M.G.), Hon. day amounted to $1,532, while donations.RH Prince George, H.E.. the Gover- were $1,250. In Kowloon about $2,000 Sir Claud Severn, K.B.E.. C.M.G., "was collected. In all there were taken Colonel L. G. Bird, DS.O., and Colonel over $7,000, while a lot of money has C. Russell, Brown, D.S.O.. yet to come in

The collections in aid of the Fand as the Churches on Sunday last amounted to 9204.

ARMISTICE CARNIVAL HAPPY NIGHT AT THE V.R.C. The real spirit of Camival-the aban- donment of care and the earnest purpose of hours of jollity-all-were combining features of the Armistice Carnival at the Victoria Recreation Club last night.

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Capt. T. Laurenson, their president had Success to sent the following message Ebama; I hope you will have an excellent time at your dinner to-night. (Cheers)

Mr. Leask proposing the toast of the Serviers said that he considered it # great pleasure and honour to be asked to do so. The Services were usually con- sidered to be the Navy Army, and Air forces, but looking round be could see other services as well, for example the P.W.D., a service which could always make their presence felt. The Navy were felt by the salute at various times "and" they always know their purport. Con- Many visitors to the Carnival were tinuing, he said that living in Kowloon struck with the quiet dignity of many of he knew that the Army was there because the costumes worn, and in comparison the the Punjabis were in the habit of march- ing past at 5.15 in the morning. (Laugh spirit of gaiety so admirably suggesteder.) Their air force was represented by by others. The ladies, of course, natur H.M.6. "Hermer and they also knew they were here and especially early in the ally led the way as far as fancy dress WAS concerned, quaiat old fashioned moning (Laughter.) However, they costumes of by-gone days vieing with were glad that they were in the Colony, and they were also greatly honoured in having members of the services present at the function. When a man became er he looked back to the time when But even the prefix. he hadn't

such modern, but wonderful creations, as "Felix the Cat."

The arrangements were well earried ont, and the dancing to the music of the

In Hongkong alone there were' more The ladies who than 40 street sellers. gave their servites were:-Miss Black, Miss Ram, Miss D. Holyoak, Miss JLyric" Orchestra was thoroughly enjoy- a man who is a ex-convict found plea-

able.

A feature of the Carnival was the exhibition of dances given by a party of the Scottish Company of the Volunteers.

There were more than 300 people pro- sent, and all voted the carnival a great success.

Holyoak, Miss Hollingsworth, Miss Thwaites, Mrs. L G. Scott, Miss. Stub- bings, Miss Weill, Miss Duno, Miss Peck, Mrs. Haslam, Mrs. T. G. Bennett, Mr. Trevelyan. Mrs. Bourchier, Mrs. Erie Grimble, Miss Chappell, Mrs. Bartholomew, the Misses King, Mr Davison, Mrs. Mitchell, Miss Stirling,

the results were too late for publication. the Misses Shaw, Mrs. Brookes, Mrawn including the diamond brooch, but All receipts will be handed to the Poppy Day Fund.

Mr. Clementi, Capt. Swinton, M.C. (A.D.C. to the Governor), Sir Matthew Nathan, P.C., K.C.M.G. (a former Governor of Hongkong), Hon. Sir Claud Severu, K.B.E., C.M.G., Sir Edwyn Alexander Sinclair, K.C.B., Col. Russell Browa, D.5.0., the Rt. Rev. C. R. Duppuy (Bishop of Victoria), members of the Executive and Legis. lative Council, Hon. Sir H. E. Pollock, K.C., Hon. Mr. P. H, Holyoak. Hon. Hall, Miss Wyatt, Miss Monroe, Miss Mr. Chow Shou Son, Hon. Mr. H. W.. Monro, Miss Ellis, Miss Cotton, Bird, Hon. Mr. RH. Kotewall, Mr. Miss Geoghan, Mrs. Pearce, Miss Ste- A G. M. Fletcher, C.M., C.B.E., wart. Miss R. Judah... Miss Bailey, Hon. Mr. A. O. Lang, Hon. Mr. C G. Mr Dunnett, Miss Dennis, Miss G. Alabaster, Dr. J. B. Addison (P.C.M.O.), Remedios, Mrs. Strelett, Misses Me- Mr. Justice Gompertz and Mr. Justic

Ewen, and the Misses Steel. Wool, members of the Consular Ikody, I 31. Yves du Courthial (France·nud"],

The lady Poppy sellers were just as Belgium), Vice-Consul A. L. Alves

Larsen Den buy in Kowloon as their fellow workers (Brasil), Mr. Karaten mark), M. J. P. Braga (Guatemala), in Hongkong, and brisk business was Coun. S. Carvara (Italy), Mr. M. J.dor everywhere, but especially at the Quist (Netherlands), Mr. R. C. Tredwell "Star" Ferry. The lady helpers were: (America), and the Consul General for Mrs. Hewer, Mrs. Arrowsmith, Mr.

AT KOWLOON.

After midnight various ruffles were

WHY THEY CHOSE THEIR WIVES..

[BY W. GALENWOOD] When one considers the vital import ance of marriage in the lives of men and women it is not a little surprising how few of them can give any clear and satisfactory reason for taking such does explain his motives they are often serious step. Even when a married man more amusing that convincing.

sure in, it. (Laughter.) But the ex- active services were still active. Con cluding, he said that he felt quite un! worthy to propose the toast and wished the Services all prosperity. (Cheers.)

NAVY'S REPLY. Commodore Stirling, replying on be half of the Navy, said that the recent troubles had beer rather more than they could compete with and they had to rely on all kinds of little craft which hardly that old traditions would be kept up. He belonged to the Navy. He, however, felt thanked the assembly very much inderd for this toast to the Navy.

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FUPER YE

NOTE

THE

TO-DAY & TO-MORROW

NOTE

THE

TIMES.

2.30, 5-sharp, 7.15 & 9.30.

TIMES.

KRIEMHILD'S REVENGE

being the second part of the great Northland Saga

THE NIBELUNGS.

SATURDAY, November 14th. JOHN BARRYMORE

IN

SHERLOCK HOLMES:

THE LURE OF THE FILMS.

BY IRIS MARY.]

. Primarily they go for effortless ro taxation. But that does not explain mach.

Everything that can be said against the kinema has been said often. Never. theless, people pay 50,000,000 visits a

alone. Why? wok to the pictures in Great Britain

THE ARMY'S APPEAL

The truth is that the kinema offers an Col. Trevelyan, replying for the Army, expansion of the individual's horizon appealed to those

To which nothing else can give." In the present to tain the old spirit, for the Regulars Course of an evening the man in the must always look to such as they in the street can almost become a citizen of the event of trouble. They were only a hand world. He can see more clearly than if ful, but a handful kept the Germans back he were an actual spectator race meet- in the Great War, and he impressed upon ings, volcanic eruptions, éminent per- them that the Army looked to them to sons, and landscapes from Califorais to stand by. (Cheers.)

THE SILENT TOAST.- Mr. S. C Feltham, proposing the Silent Toast, said that it was the anniversary thoughts went back to the friends and of a great and glorious day," and their comrades they bad left behind in great Before glory and everlasting memory.

Japan, Commodore A. J. B. Stirling, Easterbrook, Mrs. Nightingale, Mrs. his parishioners by proposing to the the toast was drunk the "Last Post" was )

CB, Licut-Comdr. Young, Flag-Capt. *W. J. C. Lake, Pay-Mr.-Lieut. E. D. T. Churcher, Licut-Col. E. E. B. Mackin.

Jackson, Mrs. Peterson, Mrs. Long, Mra Owen,, Mr. Greenwood, Mrs. Chaney, Mr. Orchard, Misses F., S., and A.

sounded.

tosh, D.S.O.. Lieut.-Col. F. S. Montague Blyth, B. and M. Grorge; E. Mosta," A girl I have ever met, who always takes Association was held in the greatest re-

Bates, C.B., C.M.G., D.S.U, Major and B.Jt-Col. H. Trevelyan, Capt. C. Follan. La Tolian, E. Donald, D. Ham Bridgeland, Licut A. JL. Whyte, blin, B. Roberia, J. Anderson, May and Majors B. S. S. Paton and J. F. Drake, Maud Mitchell, E. Kynoch, B. Hurst, Capta W. G. Kent and D. J. Alfree, P and Mr Woolley, G. Roper, Ayres, 1. “Lieute J. R. A. Cockayne, R. A. Chid Spradbury, H. Morgan, E. Lammert, K. oo, E. A...C. Cope and R. S. M. May Nightingale, P. Ogilvie, B. Christiansen, nard, Major R. R. Lewis, RAM.C., M. Robbins, V. Leckovitch, 1. Raymond, Mr. J. Oven Hughes, Mr. H. R. EK Chester, M. Scott, P. Ponsford, L. Hancock, Mr. B. M. Dyez, Fokës Chief Carr, J. Black, P. Everest, G. Baunders, Suspector -W. Kent, Inspectors Alex E. Mead, J. Frank, P. Parkor, Pat ander and Lanigan and about thirty Easterbrook, A. D'Almada, A. Barnes, European Polier Officers and seventy J. Smirk, J. Bestalde, D. Ewith and

The ladies were assisted by a large The Surrey's Brose Band were the first military contingent to arrive. The number of the Kowloon Bay Scouts,

THE KC.C.'S EFFORT,

Chinese and Indian constables.

baglers and drummers followed them and

Langley.

All took their stand on the side of the Another splendid effort for thin Poppy Cenotaph facing the praya, Then came Fund yesterday was that of the Kow a detachment from the 1st Batt. East loon Cricket Club. An auction was held, Mr. W. Goldenberg being the auctioneer, Savoye, ander Lichidson and RS.M. Maynard. They took up their and some lively bidding for poppies was

BCCR One. poppy was bought for 205,0 portion, with a number of ex-service

men from the Puninbis and Volunteers Allogether with the Foppy auction and to various rames the K.C.C will contribute ander Captain Melville Smith

the about $1,000 to the Fund. the left of the Memorial, On

*Jerusalem. -.

He can even see the part, whether it be the deeply moving past of reality as films like Ypres re-create it, or the Helen of Troy." And if he be of a romantic past of an historical piece like reflective mind he can learn as much of German, French, and Americaa mentality as many another who has travelled widely.

Not content with farming home-keeping youths and maidens into sedentary globe- trotters, the kinems gives them as well relief which the monotony of daily life the tears and laughter, the suspense and denies. Doctors agree on this, that ples- tively beneficial in the right amount, surable and painful emotions, and post- and that to watch Chaplin dangle suffer humiliations and triumphs, as an comically over a precipice or Jannings hotel commissionsire is the finest tonic, the best gland-stimulant and emotional safety-valve that could possibly be de visod

A North country clergyman surprised

RESPECT FOR EASMA. plainest girl in his parish." When ho was asked by a friend what attracted

Mr. Bullock, tonating the Association, im first to his fiancée, he said: "Well, to tell you the truth, she is the only said that the Ex-Active Service Men's a beating at tennis with a smile; and spect by everybody. It had great pos

served in His everybody who end Majesty's Forces. He, however, felt that I thought she was just the girl for a sibilities and should prove valuable to Another clergyman married his wife if there was not more enthusiasm the parson's wife." "because she was plain, and candidly-Association would not exist in twenty admitted it and because, while, if I years, and he would therefore like to se may say so, the other girls were always it open to all active service men. setting their caps at me, she would hoped that its existence would be per- criticis my faults and my sermons."?!

Mr. Pearée, replying, said that he could not reply to Mr. Bullock's criticism, but it would receive the consideration 'It merited. He then gave a brief history of outlook or a healthy jolt to our feelings, was sorry that Sir Claud Severn could we call beauty. This, too; the kinema not be present, but on behalf of the gives, though not so generously as one Association, he wished him God-speed on the Association. Concluding, he said he for man craves that unatalysable ideal

cupied with mercly making money his homeward voyage and hoped they hopes it will in the future. It is too oc would see him again. (Cheers.)

A third clergyman admitted that he was first attracted to the girl he married “because she was the only one of my parishioners who seemed to remember they were delivered and could discuss anything of my sermons a week after them intelligently

manent.

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Mr. R. Hoore proposed the toast to the Visitors and the Hott. Mr. T Creary replied.

A young lawyer recently confessed that he married in order to have a little peace. As he is a man of considerable promise in his profesion he was as pestered with the attentions of designing

Musical selections were provided by the mamass that, as he said: "My social life was made a misery to me and the Orchesten of H.M.Bilan (by permis RN) Vocal items were given by Cpl marry m 0, Olive RAM, Sub-Cdr. P. W. Hool: only way to get a little perte was to ion of Capt. R. T. H. Raikes, D.S.O

One man, to whom music was a banen.A.0.0. Mesére, Grenhum Mitchell rather than a blessing, conteses that he and Probert Bgk. ET Andrews, married his wife became the was the R.A.0.C., S/Sgt. V. Saunders, R.A.0.0. only girl of his acquainares who could and monologues by Sapper Fippard, neither sing nor play and but no wish RF. W.O.Instr. Licence, A.FC, was to learn; while another married his wife the pianist The programme was ar- hequran of her exquisite sirring and minced by Mr. H. J. Hant, and was the playing, ami ceva ham as the only means of a most enjoyable evening heing

spent voice that blended perfectly with his.

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After the Bathe

Drink a cup of Bovril on coming out of the water

swim.

It will all you with a delightfal warm satisfed feeling.It will stimulate the circulation," and Amlaish the risk of a chill. - It will also give you mors strength and ensirgy for your next swin.

BOVRIL

After Exercising Wash Out The Pores

With Cuticura Soap and have a dear fresh complexion. As sisted by Cuticura Ointment, it does much to prevent pimples and keep the skin healthy, Cuti cura Talcum is a perfect powder. Taleum wid thrust bout

Lunder the Caticura

To the Publisher

~HONGKONG WEEKLY.

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MY BAY Hways the beauty is expressed in.

Even so, fugitive beauty flite hire and there, acroes the seren. Sometimes it is a purely visual beauty which comen magically into trite stuff & group of camera as by the eye of an artist, a glimpse of a great ship at sea, borsmen common kitchen utensils seen by the

moving with rhythmical beauty across the prairia get

Sometimes it is a richer naveholerical beauty, a flash of true trandu mich na the closing scene of Stroheimis vrim " Greed" gives, or of the pure is in

(Continued at foot of next Column.) movement such as in radiated by Fair banks at his best

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movement, in that purely kinematic space-time convention which is the stuff of this, the only new art born in historic times. And it is this special and unique kind of beauty for which in the loog run it is worth while going to the pictures

For its sake too, those who make pictures are wisest when they create Alma not as popular but as perfect as

imperishable. We willingly endure half they know bow, for sensation palis

adora inferior pictures, but only, for quickly, while the athetic emotion is

the sake of that something more that mere entertainment which flowers now

and then on the screen tits multifari our best