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K.C.C. GALA NIGHT NIGHT LIFE IN KOWLOON

An Excellent Open Air Concert

A GROUP OF CLEVER ENTERTAINERS

the

SOME UNDESIRABLE ASPECTS

BY OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT What is night life in Kowloon like 1," was the teaser with which I was confronted the other day, and not knowing very much about it, I countered it with; "Is there any?" and strange to say these two simple questions started a company of about five or six people on what turned out to be a lengthy debate.

with such rapidity until at last some of the more business like members thought they could be converted

Institu into really money-making tions and the result is that we now have the many different dancing academies.

One party held that there was no

Kowlooh Cricket Club concerts have always been popular, and well attended, not only by mainland re- sidents, but quite a number of "Islanders," who faithfully make the journey. The fact is that in hot weather the outdoor show thing, R.C.C. concerts, and Volun- night life at all in Kowloon (or even Hong Kong for that matter) while the other opinioh was that "there was too much of it." I am not going to say anything one way or the other as to whether is such a thing or not but am merely going to make just a few observations, and if what I am going to deal with really constitutes "night life," then the sooner it is done away with the hetter it would be for the commu- nity in general.

teer Headquarters concerts used to rival each other a few years ago during the hot weather: K.CO hay always been a hospitable place, and hospitability has expended pro- portionately with the opening of the spacious pavilion.

On Saturday the building was ablaze with light, and festoons of coloured lamps, red and mauve, de corated the facade and lit up the stage in front of the steps. A very pretty stage it was of green trellis work, swathed in creeper and de- corated with flowers, reminiscent of the summer bower of an old inn Home. Chairs and garden at

benches were ranged in big semi- circle, only just big enough to take the big audience. Away to the East of the ground a temporary bar had heen arranged, where, during the interval refreshments could be ob- tained. The interval is, of course, and big feature of the concert, like County the intervals during a cricket match at Home.

"in-

The K.C.C. were also lucky as to weather for Baturday's revival." It was warm, but not over-hot for the time of year. Most of the time there was a starry sky overhead, but just after 11 p.m. there was a shower. It was only a few minutes duration, but sufficiently heavy to send everyone, scampering doors." The unfortunate thing was that the rain just interrupted one of the best items of the programme, the delightful Spanish Burlesque by J.J. Fergusson and J. C. M. Gresham. The performers were braver than the audience, but the little incident-all part of

night-was Hong Kong summer eoon over, and the crowded benches scon roaring with laughter at the apt witticisms of the Rev. J. N. 'Bryan Lewis,

The Concert.

The programme showed what a wealth and variety there is of really good humorous talent in the Colony-and we can think of one very clever comedina, whom the K.C.C. was keeping in reserve for

the next.

Those Cabarets,

" Are

"And this brings out the old, old question, raised so many times, by BO many different people. these academies injurious to the community 1". The answer to this question or at least my answer to litis in the affirmative,

The merits an demerits of these places have been exhaustively dealt with so I am not going to touch upon them. Sufice to say, they ara not what may be called the "night life"-they are merely an 'excuse for staying out late and for more than one supporter, they have turn. ed out to be what may be termed a fool's paradise. An occasional visit to them may be quite barm- less but as they are apt to grow on" many people, the best plan is to fight shy of them

A Bigger Curse,

Up to a few years ago-to be precise, about two years ago-thero was nothing else for one to do after dinner than a visit to one of the many cinemas, a drive around the New Territories, moonlight

There is oven a worse though,}}| bathing in the summer months and perhaps a dinner dance in the indirect aspect of this night-life Peninsula Hotel when it is not too business, but thanks to the good hot to indulge in that form of paswork -put in, by the Police, this time.

The people who were content with a quiet life were more than satisfied with this mode of living, and when- ever a touring company visited one of the many theatres in the main land-principally the Star Theatre these same quiet people thought the occasion was quite a grand affair and they made the most of it.

appears to be on the wane. I refer to the street soliciting that used to be prevalent along Nathan Road and other places. Not so long ago, one could hardly walk along Nathan Road after 9 pm. without being accosted. This kind of thing is easier to drive underground than in fact, no easy task in shaping a to eradicate The authorities have, policy that avoids, making things worse by undue suppression, and allowing, on the other hand too much latitude.

So far as the Chinese are con-

The misguided youth, however, thought we were lagging behind times and some of the more modern ones--or at least those who thought they were really modern--clamour- ad for something more exciting and cerned, there is some night life in when no notice was taken, they the Yaumati district where the hig took it upon themselves to start restaurants are situated. This is to something," and that "something" Kowloon what West Point is to took the form of what were called Hong Kong, and it is to these res- Private dancing clubs with instructaurants and their attendant sing-

tions, or dance partners.,

The iden caught on, and these clubs sprang up one after another

D'Aquino, who was accompanied, t violin and piano by Dave Blumen- thal and Ronnie True, sang well. He might, however, vary his theme, and venture beyond the tender affections Mr. Pymm was encered for his one string violin solos. He played well, but the instrument does not really have a chance in the open.

Dick Barty, we all know; his songs and his stories were extreme- ly good and the topical song about the crowds at the Fair, was.apt, A word must also be said about witty and at the same time extreme- the dances given by two of Miss ly good-natured. That is the secret of the good topical song. Whatever Capell's pupils, Master Juwift and people may say, a hint of madice Mise Bradbury. If not quite so accomplished, as, say, the Garcia always spoils it,

Sisters, they did very well, and the nice self-confidence of Master Jowitt was very pleasing A somewhat similar number by the Misses V Bradbury and B Ford was also very well received.

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The Spanish burlesque by Mesara. Fergusson and Grenham we have already alluded to. It was de lightfully ridiculous, rather in George Rolings manner, without the over-clowning that often

The Committee who made the ar- many humourists professional and

congra rangements deserve warm amateur-their dancing for ample, was really good dancing, tulations, and we can only say, The Bev. J. N. Bryan Lewis, is an- like the greedy, schoolboy other very clever humourist and Please," na soon as you can.

PROGRAMME, both his patter and his songs went down well Madame and Monsieur de Tour also gave two excellent

Part L numbers and proved themselves a real asset to the party,

to the

1.-Instrumental and Vocal Trio

Mesars. Dave Blumenthal,

-Gus D'Aquino,"

Singing in the open air, especial ly of non-humorous songs is never very easy, until one has got quite used to it. Mrs. Sharpham, we en- cored both times, her voice carry- ing well, and in full control of the not very easy music. Mr. Gue (Continued on next Column)

Ronnie True.

Japanese Duet

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song girls that the Chinese man goes for "important business din- ners" when an evening away from the family hearth seems desirable!

say a few words.

4-One-string Violin Solos-selected

Mr. John Pymm. · 5.-Song- Break O' Day !!

Wilfred Sanderson. Mrs. P. St. A. Sharpham e-A Jazz Dust-Arr. Violet Capell

Misses V. Bradbury and E. Ford. Accompanied by Miss E. Banker, 7-Dick Burty and a Piano

15 minutes interval.

Part II 1-Instrumental and Vocal Trio... Messrs, Dave Blumenthal,

Cus D'Aquino,...

Ronnie True. F

2A Spanish Burlesque

Messrs. J. J. Ferguson and

J. O. M. Grenham. 3.--Humorous Sketch

Madame and Monsieur de Tour. 1. Tango Arr. Violet Capell. Master G. Jowitt and Miss J.

Bradbury,

Accompanied by Miss E, Banker.

5. The Rev. J. N, Bryan Lewit will say a few more warde. 6-Song- Pipes of Pan"

Lionel Monckton, Mrs P. St. A. Sharpham. 7-Dick Barty will send you home

with a smile.

God Save the King. mpaniets:-Mrs, J. Chadwick, Madam and Monsieur de Tour Messrs. GW E. Trye and H 9--The Hev. J. N. Bryan

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