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XMAS AND NEW YEAR HAMPERS

We bog to notify Customers that Assorte! ilampers suitable for the Festive Season may be obtained from us at the following Reduced Ratos :--

No. 1. HAMPER-$50.

1 Qt. Moet & Chandon Dry Imperial

19. Superb Toway Port. Champagna 2 Qts, St. Julien Olarét.

1 PL G.F. Peppermint. 1 Pt. D.O.M. 19. Martell's XXX Brandy,

Qt. King George IV Gold Label

or Perfection Whisky.J

1 Qt. Old Brown Sherry, Black Boal. 1 Qt. Puritan Old Tom or Dry Gin. 1 Qt. Burgoyne's Burgaudy. 1. Phis! Pomeranzan Bittere,

No. 2 HAMPER-$45.

I t. Guillemart Champagne.

1 Pt. D.U.M.

1 Qt. Burgoyne's Burgundy,

1 Qt. Martell's XXX Brandy,

Qts. King George IV Gold Label

2 Qte. Tawny Dry Port.

2 Qts. St. Julion Olarot.

1 Qt. Puritan Old Tom or Dry Gin

1 Qt. Vino de Pasto Sherry, Y.S.

1 Phial Pomoranzan Bittors.

or Perfection Whisky.

No. 3

HAMPER-$40. ·

1 Qt. Burgoyne's Burgundy,

1 Ft. G.F. Peppermint.

1 Pt. D.O.M.

Qts. Superior Rich Old Fort.

2 Qus. King George IV Gold Label

or Perfection Whisky.

1 Qt, Engmand's XXX Brandy.

1 Qt. Amontillado Shorry.

1 Qt. Puritan Old Tom or Dry Gin. 2 Qts. Modoo Clarot.

1 Phial Pomeranzan Bitters,

Other Hampers made up to suit Customer's requiromenta..

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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 1930.

HORS D'ŒUVRES.

ENJOYABLE EVENING BY

A.D.C.

As an appetizer for **The Middle Watch," which they are to prodtice

R.E. OLD COMRADES' ASSOCIATION.

ANNUAL DINNER AT SAVOY HOTEL.

Members of the Royal Engineers

at the Theatre Royal on November Old Comrades Association were in 17, tho Hong Kong Amateur vivivial spirits last evening, when Dramatic Club, have given a couple they held their annual dinner at of exvellent little curtain raisers, the Savoy Hotel. The function, first last Saturday at the Peak which was largely attended," was Club, and again last night at the the third of its kind, and was pro-. Helen May Instituto.

sided over by Col R. B. Skinner, Both Snobs. and Half An O.B.E. There were many new mem Hour"-are સ hors d'oueres kwa among those who sat at the should be-of a somewhat bitter tabse lyst evening.

Auvour, but they have the authentic After the dinice musion! items bang which whets the appetite for were supplied by several members more. Temple Thurston and Barrie and the enjoyable party did not are both inclined to sugariness, but break up till a late hour. just as the true.comedy writer like, Col. Skinner, the President of the W. W. Jacobs can produce the Association“ própokad, the - tanst of most horrible of stories on dcca-The King," which was followed sions, so can these two transformy another?" The Corps" proposed their sweet champagne, into the by Lieut-Call W. Marsden. The dryest of cocktails when the mood fast toast was to the R.E.O.C.A. takes them,

and was given Lt. P. T. Inhoney. Legal Luminaries,

In a lengthy speech before asking There are many old friends among ceas of the Association, Lt, Mahoney the gathering to drink to the sue- the caste, and I was particularly recalled the history of the Associn- glad to hear the voice-even when tion and explained its objects. Ho so admirably disguised by an unsaid the Association was formed distinguished accent of Mr. E.. W.to enable past and présent com- Hamilton who has been so mutely rnalen of the Corps to meet together impressive a figure at recent A.D.C.ns often as possibly at the functions productions. But the law is well organized by the Association. ropresented. We owe not only the production to Mr. E. S. C. Brooks, but also an excellent rendering of the husband in Half An Hour."

*that

The speaker inentioned strenuous efforts were being excried by statesmen of all nations to end warfare, and it was his as well as

His first scene, in particular, was all the members earnest hope that masterly in the restraint which their attempts would be crowned governed his every tone in violent with success in the long run. action. Then we have the Senior Magistrate, Mr. R. E. Lindsell, playing two different men servants. Hepple in his hands was a valuable asset to the working out of the motive of "Snobs.".

The Ladles.

But place aux dames. It was perhaps their suitability-in appear.

THE PRINCE SPEAKS SPANISH.

GUEST AT COLUMBUS CELEBRATION.

The Prince of Wales spoke - in atice (or should I rather say make Spanish at a dinner at the Spanish up) for their respective parts which

struck me first; and then the ad.Club, London, at which he was mirable composure with which they the guest honour. The dinner was played their none too sympathetic in celebration of the "Resta de la roles. Peggy Newbiggin was not

quito the aristo to the life, while raca" which commemorates the dis- Evelyn Grist expressed in every covery of America by Columbus on tiny action the overbred young Oktober 12, 1402. The anniversary woman of that most pathetic class, is kept as a fete day throughout the once rich and powerful who

ennnot live without the things they the Spanish-speaking countries. feel to be their due. Joyce Miskin The Princo's speech was delivered played her small part with restraint at the close of this address in Eng and humour, while Esmee Brooks shewed an admirable composure

ish. He said, "Ladies and gen- during her short appearance. Clemen, You may be aware that I

I have not space to dilata upon have sometiines attempted to speak the merits of the other geatlemen,

but let it suffice to say that each a little Spanish. If you will allow. contributed his share to a whole me I will do so now." that has left us all enger book

our seats for the full dinner, of that he thanked the Spanish Club The Prince then said in Spanish The Middle Watch."

E.31.B.

THE CASTE. Snobs, Hepple (a manservant}

R. E. Lindsell, Herbert Bradbury...E. W. Hamilton, Mrs. Bradbury (his wife)

Peggy Newbiggin. Lord William Saville

for their invitation permitting him

to take part in the feast and for the opportunity of coming back among them again. He liked the Spanish language so much that he was very glad to be among so many Spanish-speaking poople. He wish ed the club every success.

The speech was loudly cheered and applauded by the guests, the A Sommerfelt.the great majority of whom were

Spaniards.

A Warder ...................... C. E. Holmes, Half An Hour.

Paton Susic

A Sweet

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Thought for

Christmas

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AND

CHRISTMAS HAMPER

Full of Good Things

THE CHRISTMAS GIFT FOR FRIENDS AT HOME,

Each year this problem becomes more difficult. We have found. the ideal solution.

We have arranged with Messrs. Crosse & Blackwell, Ltd., to deliver a Hamper of their seasonable delicacies-contente as below -- carriage paid to any address in the United Kingdom. Just give us your order and the Hamper will be delivered at Christmas (or as required) with any card or message you may wish to bo cnclosed. Inclusive Price-$16.00.

CONTENTS

12-1b. Basin Chrismas Pudding-

(Unboxed)

1-Jar China Ginger

1 Gluss Calentine-Ham & Tongue

1 Small Box Table Sweets

1 1-lb. Glaes Miucement

OF

and Chicken

THE HAMPER

1 1-lb. Glass Strawberry Jam 1 Box Grosvenor Chocolates 1-lb. Pot Red Currant Jelly 1 Small Drum Turkish Delight 1 -pt. Branston Pickle 11-16, Tin Oxtail Soup

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Earlier the Prince referred to E. S. C. Brooks his visit to South America next venience. From END of MARCH NEET, | Guaranteed. For Fall Farticulars, be Cheap and in Good Condition. C. E. Holmes, year. "I think you all know that Apply Box No. 10109, clo Hong Kong apply to Post Bax No. 11413, | Write stating price to Box No. 10030,

am going to revisit that great Daily Fren

(10109 CALCUTTA (INDIA). Joyce Miskin.

[9749 ofo Hong Kong Daily Press. [10080 Dr. Brodie

C. Champkin. continent next year," he said: "The Withers (a manservant)

main object of that visit is to open R. E. Lindeell the British exhibition in Buenos Mrs. Redding... Esmee Brooks Aires, an exhibition, which I feel W. F. Simmons, sure will prove of great value and The plays produced by E. 3. C.benolit to the mutual trade and Brooks.

prosperity of Great Britain and Assisted by John Robertson; the groatsrepublic of the Argen Scenery, properties, etc., A. Stine Mitchell.

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The Energy of Spain. Those who knew, Spain wore con. scious of tho reservoir of virilo- energy still stored within that' grent race, and it would be very | surprising if that spirit which en- ablod Spaniards to add America to the world should fail to rise to the tast of B. great adventure, "The energy of Spain was at pre sent being directed into industrial A patient inadvertently carried channels, and its spirit was being ofl-in his nose-£1,000 worth of devoted to working out. Spain's radium from the Radium Institute ronomie salvation, as all of us who in Manchester. Mr. Edwards, an have lately been in Spain testify. official of the Dolgelly Council had. Their great cities are full of life. teen suffering from an afflletion of and animation. There are magni the noso and had undergone treat Acent new roads, and their am ment at the. Institute, after he bitious industrial enterprises dre had loft in his car to drive back witnesses to the fact that Spain in to Dolgelly it was discovered that still sound and vigorous to the

a radium pack was still in his nose core. Her character remains chival-

A message was sent to Chester (38 rous and as flexible as the old miles away) asking the police to Toledo blade-a blend of indonen intercept Mr. Edwards A con- dence and topaxity. stabiq in the Boughton district re The Prince as pajd a tribute cognised the car and stopped it. to King Alfonso. His Majesty Mr. Edwarda wont to the Chester embodies all that we admire în be Royal Infirmary where the resident Spanish character," he said, "and ensualty officer removed the radium, his work for the industry and dom.

Onges Of Lime. It | Féigh, Biould leave no doubt as to would have proved fatal. Radium Spain's future progress” security, costs about £15,000. a grammy. and stability."

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