1931-12-23 — Page 7

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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1931.

HONG KONGS XMAS OLD H.K. VARSITY

PARCELS

"MORE" SENT · THAN

RECEIVED.

MAIL RETURNS SHOW BIG REDUCTION ON 1930,

It is better to give than to receive This would appear to be the motto, adopted by Hong Kong residents nouording to the Christmas parool mail Agures issued by the Postmaster-General.

According to the statistics, the number of parcels brought to the Colony by the 1930 Christmas mail' exceeded those brought by the 1531 mail by 108, the figures being: $47 and 839, respectively,

On the other hand, the 1931 unturd Christmas... parcel.mail varried 9,322 more pareola destined" for Europe than the Christmes parcel mail of 1930, the figuree being 6,423 for 1931, and 4,10% for 1930.

"Popular "Small Facket" Post..

The new Stall Packet Poet," by which parcels not exceeding two pounds in weight, not sohled and not bearing a Not Dutiable label, are accepted at a feer of 50 cents for the first 8 ounces and 15 cents for each additional 2 ounces

ageounted for no less than 3,000 parcels between November 1 and November 20 this year. These are included in the total figures given for the 1531 Christmas mail.

Outward parcel mails for the New Year, 1939, exceeded those for 1081 by 23, the figures being 2,303 for 1931 and 2,328 for 1832.

The Figures,

The figures as given by Mr. E. W. Hamilton. Postnaster-General, are given in full below. They refer to parcel mails only in each caso.

Inward Parcel Mailɛ.

Total........1,308

GRADUATES.

FIRST ANNUAL REUNION. DINNER,

VICE-CHANCELLOR'S

"ONLY CHILD:"

BEAUTY AND ADORNMENT.

ON CHOOSING CHRISTMAS GIFTS.

Ornament is one of the oldest. and most fundamental of-human- nouds. There is no avage so low The Hong Kong University

in the sale of humanity that he Graduates Association celebrated adorament, for his person, his home Idoes not attempt some form of their first anniversary yesterday at

yos as that, which separates

a dinner given as the Chinese Mer-window reflects so many longing. or his weapons. No. modern shop chants Club at which there was an attendance of about a hundred display of jewellery and bijouterie ladies and gentlemen,

trom, those that gaze at it. Since The guest of honour was the vice there as this instinet for adornment

natural that, Chancellor of the University, Sirit is William Hornell. Mr. Harry Hong turn towards giving, they should when our thoughts, an as the present seABOD, Sling, the vice-President of the As-turn too towards the lovely trea sociation provided and in proposing surors of the jeweller's shop. the toast of the "Guests" referred to the Association as a child who had survived its first year, when so many fell by the wayside.

Referring to Sir William Hornell, Mr. Sling said that Sir William was the first president of the Rotary Club and he well remember ed Six Willian's cloquent speech on. that occasion. He, "the speaker, had the enviable honour of being the fira

vien-President of the Graduates Association, but there wha po comparison between. Sir William and himself. In fact there was a strong contrast.

Mr. Bling appealed to members and prospective members of the University to make a big effort to show that the Association was in-f vincible and urged theme to work together and try in some measure to repay to the University what she- had given to them. "I have very much pleasure! concluded Mr. Sling, "in asking the father of the Hong Kong University Graduates 31 Association, our beloved wice-Chan- cellor, to address..the child for the first time."

1830.

Ordinary parcels

026

1031. 620

Insured parcels

100

100

C.O.D. parcel's

12

H.M. Ships

148

74

H.M. Army

36

Total

047

Extra Christmas Mail.

1930.

1931"

Ordinary parcels

830

Inaured parcels.....

141

018 127

C.O.D. parcels ........

11

10

H.M. Ships parcela

232

114

H.M. Army, parcela

89.

38

1,208

*Expected December 97.

Dutward Parcel Mails.

1930. United Kingdoin ...3,808 Marseilles

200

1031. 2,731 112

Macau Greyhound Racing Club

Total4,101 Small packet parçels

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Total.........

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Now Year Parcel Malis.

1930.

THE

United Kingdom Marseilles

.2,002

Total.

301

.2,02%

1931. 2,027 239

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THE NEXT DOOR"

HOUSE."

CHRISTMAS PLAY AT THE CATHEDRAL "HALL.

:

A very reverent and impressive rendering of Margaret Cropper's Christmas Play The Next Door House" was given yesterday even- ing at the Cathedral Hall

Sir William Hornell, addressing the gathering said that. Mr. Sling had asked him to address: bis child. "I think he might have said," said Sir William, my only child.” “I' don't think anyone who tries to be vice-Chanceller of the Hong Kong University can possibly find aas time for matrimony.

I regard the existence of the Hong Kong University Graduates Association as absolutely essential to the University. Every school and college in England, every school, college and university in America has its own`old boys' as- sociation and it is inconceivable that we should not be 'with our alpa,"

Sir William suggested that not only abould there be an association. in Hong Kong, but he thought a good idea would be to have 'an' association in every part of the world where there were graduates of the Hong Kong. University."

1 believed you were happy at lieve that most of you are proud of the University," he said. "I be

the University and it is worth- while to found an effective grad- nutes. aguociation and that cannot be done without everyone taking a certain amount of trouble "and in. terest in this association. We want this Association because I and my colleagues want to feel that we have behind us the sympathy and co- operation of the old graduates."

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the wonderful “Chaine which is displayed thers as the chef d'euvre of their magnificent collection of jewellery, to see the reason for yourself.

The play tells with moving sin plicity of the effect of the Christ mas, and the Christian spirit upon everyday-life. Wo see the quarrel- ling, fairly good-humoured, and This chaing beautiful piece of thoroughly pagan bouseholds to craftsmanship set with diamonds whom are accorded a vision of Our and emeralds, can be worn as one Lady and the Divine Child. The or a set of short nécklet, pen- subject is a difficult one, and in any chse a production of this kind dosa not call for any form either of

criticism or a comparison with the older Morality and Mystery Plays It is sufficient to say that Margarot Cropper has sought to revive and carry on once more the spirit of one of the most significent forms of religious art Beside the acting an

unseen choir suing a number af familiar Christmas carols, and ovory praise must be accorded to their work

dant, and bracelets. A lovely col lection of diamond jewellery bracs lets, rings, brooches, etc., is to bn. seen inside the shop. The brooches forming, the finest collection out side Earia.

But if you cannot afford to give diamonds there are other gifts. some costly, others of very moderato price. Gold and silver. cigarette.. cases and boxes for men, exquisite Lalique glass ware for women who love to have beautiful things in their homes. Watches and clocks. of all sorts for practical gift.

so.

Before the rising of the curtain the Dean gave a short explanation Charming mosh bags worked in

of the nature of the performance pastel shades for evening

which the audience were about to Leather wallets, charming moder witness, a request being made that nistic sets of cigarette case and uo applause should be given... Dean lighter in chromium plate and Swann also baked us that the names enamel made by Ronson, and a of the players should not be pub-hundred and one delightful and lished,

attractive things at a wide variety The production is being stagod at of prices. Sennet Freres is not the 3.30 p.m. this evening and again at place for hurried, last minute shop- 7 p.m. It is hoped that good sup- ping. The wares are too good for port will be given. This is an in- that sort of treatment; it is a shon novation; it is hoped that a tradi- to go to for the gifts which will tion in being founded, and that a carry a real message of affection-- new way has been discovered of the gifts you want to give, and bringing home the full nature and which will be treasured by those meaning of the Christmas Festival. ' who receive them.

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There is another instinet, no less old, that tells us that beauty is the most worthy expression of real affection. The lovely and rare ob- ject in what we must give to the person whom we love the best. And so our stops tako us time and time again to those lighted win- dows where diamonds and rubies. emeralds and pearls, gold, silver and erystal, are to be acon.

That is why.. at any hour you will see

one after another stops and look in the windows of our local jewel merchants and curio shopa, and if a longer wait than any is often mado outside Sennet Freres, you have but to look your

."

AU PETIT LOUVRE

You will find

the very smartest.. Evening Gowns newly arrived from Paris.

Charming Bouc-

lée three-piece suits for present

wear.

Entrance: Ullman's,

Chater Road

CHOCOLATES

"There never was such a lovely

Christmas Tree! Decorated

with many of the Nestlé's packets, it will surely

please the kiddies,

who all appreciate good

creamy

chocolate.

NESTLE'S

There are also excellent Cailler

and Kohler Fancy Boxes for

your other friends; boxes that

will be welcomed not only

for their variety of design

but for the really delicious

chocolates they

.contain.

ESTLE'S

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