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THIRTY REASONS FOR DRINKING.

Some drink because they're hungry, some drink when they are

dry;

Some drink to keep themselves in' health, some drink for fear

they'll die;

And some drisk because they are too hot; some drink because

they're cold;

Some drink to strengthen them when young, and some when they

are old;

Some drink to keep themselves awake; sonic drink to gain

deop sleep;

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Some drink because they're happy; while others because they

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Some drink to celebrate samo gain; some drink to mourn a loss; Some take a shot when they are pleased; some drink because

they're cross;

Some take a snort when they're at work; some drink when

they're at play;

Some count it right to drink at night; some drink alone at day; Some tip the glass for fellowship; some sneak it on the aly; Some drink when they are wringing wet; some drink because

they're dry;

Some take a shot of liquor when they make a bargain rare; Some take a drink when they've been stung for the drinks, the

food and faro;

Bome drink in search of pleasure; some drink to dim a pain; Some say it's good, some say it's bad, but never opce refrain; But all must own the provarh's right-"When the iron's hot

then strike it;"

Ah, I've found the reason why men drink ALLSOPP'S-they

drink because they like it.

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MR. GILLETTE'S

CONFESSION,

HOW BRITAIN DEFEATS

DEPRESSION.'

..A "BRIGHTER CRICKET"

SUGGESTION,

BY TOWNSMAN,

PYJAMAS AT DINNER

DIARY OF LOCAL EVENTS

RUTH, CHATTERTON'S DIVORCE.

Pyjamins at the inner table are alleged to be one of the causes of differences which have arisen be tween Miss Ruth Chatterton; tho American film, star, and her British [actor-husband, Mr. Ralph Forbes,

(August 13)

Aquatics. Volunteer Sports (V.R.C.).

Lawn Bowls First Division, 'Civil Service v. Kowloon Docks; Miss Chatterton spoke frankly about the difficulties which ended C.C. v. Police; Kowloon B.G.C. v. Recreio v. Craigerigower; Kowloon in an application for divorce:

Taikoo R.C., Second Division, Mr. Forbes, who is a Londoner Craigengower v. Recreio; Hong by birth, usually dresses for dinner.Kong. Electric v. Civil Service; London, July 11,

His wife prefers to dine in pyjamas. Yacht Club v. Kowloon C.C.; Tai- Mr. King Camp Gillette, who died

"My husband is a stickler for koo RC. v. Kowloon B.G.C. during the week-end at hip. Cali-eonventional dress and has a certain Meetings.-Mamak Hockey Leag- fornian ranch, once confided to me austerity of manner," Miss. Chatter-us (Volunteer Headquarters) 3 that his success as the "world's | ton said, “I do admire him for his | p.m. barber" was primarily due to the loyalty to native traits, but I sim. fact that he knew nothing about ply could not bring myself to dress, Club Monthly Competition, 2.30

too, after a tiring day before the p.m. Although Mr. Gillette was with-camera." out technical experience when he started in the razor-blade business, he came of a talented and inventive family. On his father's side he was a descendant of the first Governor of Massachusetts, who was himself un inventor. His mother was the

steel.

Mrs. Becton of America.

Rifle Shooting.-Hong Kong Rifte

Miscellaneous. Whilst Drive The actress, who has bought a new China Light and Power Club, a house near Hollywood, insisted that Pm. Harischandra-Play in Hin in spite of differences she had the dustani at Po Hing Theatre, 8.30. highest regard for her husband, and į P.m. would always remain friendly with him.

It is reported that a new romance is developing between Miss Chatter-

played the lead with her in the re- cent film "The Rich Are Always With U6"

It took Gillette five years, toton and Mr. George Brent, who achieve success after perfecting his safety razor blade. In the first year he sold only 51, razors and 14, dozen eeta of blades. In 1974 he was selling 15,000,000 razors and 000,000 packages, of blades, To-day his factories turn out 3,000,000 blades daily,

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Tired and Tanned.

What is described as his Ameri- can masculin has captured many Whoarts.

Central Theatre: "Wings." Queen's Theatre: "The Champ." King's Theatre; “Wicked." Star Theatre: Atlantic."

Oriental Theatre: "Touchdown," World Theatre: "Reminiscence

of Peking," Part 2.

Garden Theatre: "Captain of The Guard."

Tea Dan, at King's Restaurant Dinner Dances at Repulse Bay and Peninsula Hotels and King's Res taurant.

Maits. -

Outward for

10.30 a.m.

SUNDAY

Tides:-High at 4.04 and 21,38; Low at 14.10. He would abolish all midweek first- class matches and have them played. Home Londoners returned to their homes only on Saturdays and Sundays. Europe via Suez, by Rawalpindi to night tired and tanned, but satis-When I suggested that this would fied that they had taken full ad-

mean a drastic curtailment of the vantage of the brightest and hottest day this summer-the highest read ing was 85 in the shade. They did not sit down and wonder if this would laat"; they got into the open while the sunshine was lasting, and gave not a thought to what might

lie in store for them to-morrow.

(August 14.)

Twelfth Sunday After Trinity. Gold. Happy Valley Champion- ship and Captain's Cup.

Rille Shooting-Hong Kong Rifle Club Monthly Competition, 10 a.m. Symphonic Concert at Peninsula Hotel, 9.45 p.m.

season's programmes, he replied that this could be rectified by dividing the country into cricket provinces, with a first-class com- petition for each, or by having first and second divisions on the lines of the Football League. This plan aims, of course, to solve only one The Hyde Park Lido, where Sun-problem which is the bugbear of all day afternoon bathing was institut showmen-bad "ghtes." ed for the first time to-day, was positively packed, and what with the rowing boats and the brilliantly costumed bathers the part of the Serpenting at the Lido looked as it have a new enlé on the American A it had dried up, so dense was the throng in the water. Water, in fact, was the magnet for all Londoners to-day. It was much more previous than clothes.

Revolving Restaurant,

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King's Theatre: "She Wanted

millionaire."

Queen's Theatre: "The Champ.' Central Theatre: "Wings." Star Theatre: "Trader Horn."

Garden Theatro: "Dinigible."

Oriental Theatre: Goldie."

Tea Dances at Repulse Bay Hotel and King's Restaurant, Dinner | Dance at King's Restaurant.

plan. Whether it is to go the length of bearing the sign "All you can eat for hull a crown" or, not ro- mains to be seen, but other trane- atlantic features are planned. The customers are to pay at the door, Impressing the Foreigner, and once they have passed through the turnstile everything cdible in Telling the foreigner of our indus- the building is at their disposal. trial achievements every month is The things necessary for human Britain's latest commendable effort nourishment are 'to be displayed on Tides-High at 7.10 and 92,01; to defeat depression. I have had a revolving counter, which will hold Low at 22.00 and 14.02 sent to me the first issue of a well- the whole menu, including liquid written news bulletin, entitled "In-refreshment.

dustrial Britain," which is printed

in English, French, and German.

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Now, Talkie Technique.

It indicates in a striking way the

progress which has recently been

The technical side of the film in-

made by British Industry, despite dustry, which may be described as the immense difficulties attendant the silent branch of a vociferous

on tho world economic crisis. Taken together, the advances out lined should undoubtedly impress and convince foreign and overseas industrialists that British industry, at any rate, is both active and pro- gressive,

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who later turned out to be Miss quality of sound in cinemas. The "wide range system-as the new Katherina Rouse, (61), who had method is called-has extended, the come to Harbin from Sydney, Her pitch almost an octave both higher

native place and lower, resulting in sound repre-

From certain correspondence duction of a quality which scientista and engineers have been striving which the police have Buceceded in

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Brighter Cricket Scheme.

While frankly admitting that he *does not know the first thing about the science of the game, one of the world's best showmen for for years. Not only will it be unearthing, it is deduced that it presented to me an outline of un possible, now to record the slightest was a case of suicide owing to un- ingenious scheme to free cricket whispers with perfect fidelity, but from its present financial gloom. the heaviest passages will also be requited love. There is nothing to (Continued on near Column.) free from irritating distortion: suggest foul play, they declaró.-

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"THE CALENDAR"

at the

KING'S THEATRE

commencing

18th AUGUST

featuring

HERBERT MARSHALL & EDNA BEST

The Leader-

"You" don't, have to know anything about racing to enjoy the thrills of "THE CALENDAR," which is the best photographed and certainly the most entertaining British picture of the year.

Daily, Mirror:-

THE CALENDAR" is another big. winner from the Gainsborough stable, and i romped home to the accompaniment of loud cheers. The film

has been splendidly produced.