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HONG KONG, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23rd, 1929. 陸拜禮 日叁廿月弍年九廿百九仟登英
UNDER THE PUNKAH.
This has been a very hectic, week. What with A.D.C. shows, and the Banvard girls. I do not seem to have had time to do any really | serions work-such as writing these notes in the evenings. Speaking of shows, have you heard that story about the man who was almost pestered to death by a woman who wanted a seat near the stage 1 She kept on saying: "Bup are you sure I shall be able to see? Are you certain it is near enough to the stage!" Finally the attendant said: Madame, if it was much nearer the stage you'd have to perform."
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BY J. PENN.
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purpose. A goopher leather stuckably they won't, as such things are jauntily in the hat band gives me a very expensive when made very rekerky appearanes -
medaure, though the Taikoo Dock- yard is always willing to submit estimates in an emergency.
Looking in at the Chartrong and Wanchai Bank the other day, I saw. P displayed" on the counter, some "And now I hope it has been rande charming engravings, printed inquite clear what men should do next tasteful colours of pleasing variety.weck. In the matter of buttons, The prices of these works of art are either three or two may be worn really very reasonable, ranging from on the costs of lounge suits, but one to a hundred dollars. These it is advisable not to go out for engravings may be inded up con the day with less than three on the veniently to fit the pocket without waist-band of the trousers-ons bo in any way detracting from their hind, and two in front, preferably value, and I strongly advise all my one on each side. Gloves, may be readers to secure some of these carried nonchalantly tucked in the lovely things to distribute among vest-pocket, or carried in the hand, friends they are sure to meet at the but oa" no account must they be races. I am sure they will be very worn simultaneously on both hands. greatly appreciated by the fortunate People think-if you do that you recipients.
have neglected to visit your mani- ourist. Well, I think that is all this week about good form, and style, and I shall keep a sharp
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And speaking of shows reminds me of dimmers before the shows, and this again reminds me of the young lady who got quite annoyed with her mother the other night. She is very young and essentially modern, but a slight frown spoiled "Silk hats which are slightly the her matchless forehead. Presently worse for wear should be given a she gave up turning out the ward-coat of black varnish over the week-eye open when I go to the races, robe and hurried into her mother's end, and by Monday afternoon will just to see how many men have set bedroom. Mummie dear," she look just as good as new. Those ed upon my advies. began, "I am having dinner with who prefer a white topper should Dennis to-night and I can't find my collect a few cockroaches and silver - I believe I have just discovered new frock anywhere. Do you know fish, and let them roam at random a neat little conspiracy on foot in where it ist " Her mother glanced over the tile until all the map is the Colony. Local benedicts have at the girl, and said: "Look again, removed. Agenerous application been rather stamped for excuses to dear, perhaps you've got it on.' of four, well rubbed in, will then give the wife hemorning after. convert the silk hat into a white the-night-before. Somebody had a topper both speedily and cheaply, brain wave and there was a rush for membership of the local Horti- Boots should be carefully examin- cultural Society. What was the re- ed before going ous in order to suit! Let us vizualise a touching see that the toes do not project { little scene on Friday morning at too far. Nothing looks worse on Mr. George P. Bottlethwaite's an otherwise smartly-dressed man house. Mr. B. (Whom God Pre- than delapidated footwear. Care serve) totters along to the breakfast should be also taken not to wear table, sinks into a chair, tacks his brown laces with black boots, and napkin into bis waistcoat, grabs, the vice versa is equally unconven- his copy of the Daily Press, opens tional, Lightaway and Wadelaws it hurriedly, and then heaves a sigh have a good range of these articles of relief. and will be glad to advise those who through colour blindness may not be able to choose laces of a colour which blends well with their boots.
Many red and appreciative read ers have sent me chits suggesting that I should devote a few lines this week to fashion notes for men. I have much pleasure in acceding to the request, and trust the informa tion given and suggestions made will be of service to those men who wish to look their best during Race Week.
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Collars are again in vogue, and no man who considers himself really well-dressed will fail to wear at least one during the races. Those who favour the celluloid variety will find that a wipe with a wet sporge before retiring to rest on Monday. might will produce quite a present- able article the following morning, A second application should be made on Tuesday evening, and so on, although owing to the water shortage care should be taken not to resort too frequently to this treat
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-At Kumshers, there are some very lovely porcelain and cloissone vases, about twelve feet high which would do very nicely to hold claret cup or iced lemonade for consumption at the races. As a matter of fact, these beautiful objets d'art would make simule lovely cocktail-shakers by adding a silver top; which "I Trousers are being worn quite a imagine would not cost much more lot this year by those whose fect than two thousand dollars to fix. I are not too large to push through am quite sure the always courteous them. I saw a very dinky pair in manager of this firm would be will Swatterfeld and Byres the other ing to give a quotation for the day, fitted with a capacious hip-work. pocket for carrying a vacuum-flask,
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Mrs. B. (loudly); Sniff! Mr. B. (boldly)! Ha! Mrs. B. Sniff, sniff i Mr. B. Ha ha!
Mr. B. (crescendo): Sniff, sniff, sniff!!!
Mr. B. (triumphantly); Ha-d-a-a- -1111
Mrs. B. Nice time, you came me this morning, George !
Mr. B. I was detained at the
Club mu daar leuk
Mrs. B. (surprised): Hallo, that is an original excuses Do you mean to tell me you have the nerve to sit thero and tell me you sat drinking and gossiping all that time i
we
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M B.I was at the Club.all right, my dear, but you don't a packet of sandwiches, Raffs For men whose figures are of the quite understand! I was prim-
You see, "my Guide, and a box of cigars. Only stately type, nothing is more suit- ning leeks and training beans.
dear, those with very full figures can wear able than a frock-coat. It is unwise keenly interested in gardening these special modes, however, as on to put sandwiches, hard-boiled eggs, The Daily Press can prove that a slim man the pocket when load oranges, tomatoes, and similar light Look, here's a report of the Flower adis apt to look a trifle too con refreshments in the tail pockets, as Show Yesterday and the Club spicuous.
you are almost certain to forget
Mrs. B. (mentally):111111 to lift up your train when you sit carried off three prizes! This season hats will be worn on down, and the consequences are Mr. B. (also mentally) God the head, and a very smart rakish then
Again, never bless the chap who had this brain- effect is produced by giving the lid wear a frock-coat with a Fairislav That gardener sare sarns
light list to port or starboard jumper replace the mo
mind which according to taste. Those gifted you want to wear,
disastrous.
with saricular appendages of the other garment immediately in the
lug-sail type may tilt the chapeau wardrobe. Spats, of course, should This Week's Bright Thought.
No matter how young & prune well back until it reste gracefully be worn with a frock-coat-one.on on the supports which Nature has each foot. Men with outsizes in may be, it's always covered with so thoughtfully provided for the feet should not wear spats-prob wrinkles
Diary of Coming Events.
To-day.
(February 23rd.) Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank- ing Corporation, ordinary yearly meeting City Hall, noon.
H.K&Shanghai, Banking Cor. poration. Extraordinary meeting, City Hall, 12.45 p.m.
Laying of Foundation Stone Kowloon Chinese Y.M.C.A, 3 p.m. Cricket:-First Division: Royal Navy H.K.0.0., Chinese R.O. r. Royal Artillery, Civil Service v. Kowloon (F). Second Division: Royal Navy . H.K.C.C., Univer- sity RAS.C., Recreio R.A.OC, Craigengaver. D.B.S. (T).
Football:-14 Division: Queen's v Chinese, Navy . Kowloon, Recreio. Police, Small Units.. South China, Club e. K.O.8.B. 2nd Division Navy v. Recreio, Royal Artillery South China "B" KO.S.B. r. Kowloon, R.A.F. Spath China"A" University St. Joseph's, Queen's Eastern Small Unite
Whitfeld Barracks.
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Queen's Theatre: "Love"! World Theatre: "Lights of Old
Sunrise."
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H.K.A.D.C. On Approval, Theatre Royal, 3.15 p.m.
Harmston's Circus Praya East, 9.15 p.m.
Tea Dances: R.K. Hotel and Peninaula Hotel, 4.30 p.m.
Queen's Theatre: "Sharp Shoot- World Theatre: "Wyoming." Star Theatre: "My Best Girl" "Theatre Royal "La Argenting,' £.15 p.m.
Dinner Dances: King Edward Tea Dances: H.K. Hotel and Hotel and Lane, Crawford's Peninsula Hotel, 4.30 p.m.; King Hestaurant, p.m.; Peninan.a Edward Hotel, & p.m.
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World Theatre: Wyoming and Max Pickmann.
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Queen's Theatre: "The Emden. World Theatre: A Certain
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Star Theatre: "Adam and Evil." H.K.A.D.C. On Approval, Theatre Royal, 9.15 p.m.
Tea Dances: H.K. Hotel and Peninsula Hotel, 4.30 p.m.
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