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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS. SATURDAY, MARCH 12, 1938.

Prudence Interviews More

Empress

Visitors

TITLED CRICKETER ALSO KEEN ON K.R.A. PURSUES

TENNIS AND GOLF Passengers Talk Of Their

Varied Travel Experiences

THOUGH HE FRANKLY ADMITS that he is bored to tears and siek to death of being Interviewed, yet it is a fact that Lord Tennyson is actually a "most interviewable person from the reporter's point of view.

I happened to just catch him yesterday "on the wing" (as it were) and was rather afraid that he might freeze me... but on the contrary he was very kind, and not, at ali alarmior- for happens that he has a most delightful speaking-voice (low, but very crisp and clear) and a charming and spontaneous manner which would set any shy reporter at ease!

Add to this. keen blue eyes. which light up when he is inter- ested; a rather severe expression, which breaks into the most delightful smile in the world: and a brain all keyed up, and ready to make quick decisions.

And now I come to think of it.

these are undoubtedly

Just the attributes which one might expect of a famous cricketer.

But Lord Tennyson is also very keen on both golf and tennis.

He told me that there are two excellent courts on board. and that he has been playing tennis every day, and also that he was very much struck by the attractions of Fanling when he went round a few days ago.

Asked what he thought about cricket, as played by all our in the Publie Youngsters Schools at home in England. He relled that "the training given is very good indeed." and that cricket at all the big

Public Schools is "exceptional- ly well runa.”

STARTED AT FOUR

ASKED

he

1/ FURTHER thought that driving the game into boys from their very earliest "days at their prep. schools might tend to make them stale, or even cause them to lose interest later on, he re- piled Most certainly not."

He thinks that they cannot possibly start too young, and- told me that he was given a ericket bat. and made his first attempt at the game when he was four years old.

And that answer speaks for itself, for Lord Tennyson "has. long been recognised as Eng- land's finest amateur cricketer. TOURING ENGINEER

MR. H. F. WILSON spoke most

enthusiastically of his en- joyment of the cruise. He is the Department Superinten- dent of the Chicago Crane Co.. which is one of the biggest concerns in the world, and supplies valves and fittings. etc. etc.. to all parts of the globe

He told me that one of the large-scale

most Interesting

Jobs undertaken recently by his firm was the wonderful pipe-line which

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across

the Syrian Desert, and brings oil from the famous oilfields at Kirkuck to a point just west of the Euphrates. Here I then branches into two lines, one feeding the city of Tripoli, and the other going to Haifa,

Keen on all things pertain- Ing to engineering matters, he has seen much to interest him throughout the voyage, and is looking forward to going up to Shing Mun to see Hong Kong's big achievement, the Shing Mun dam and reservoir. A GORGEOUS JOKE

AS I KNOW Chicago cnly through the medium of the Aims. I naturally asked him if he had ever seen any of these "gangsters ' or been

** taken for a ride" and he then told me of the loveliest joke against himself.

It

happened in

Colombo, when the night editor of the Times, sipped up badly over printing the bassenger list for the morning paper, and when, instead of featuring as Dir. Wil- son of the Crane Company of Chicago, he appeared resplen- dent under the title of Mr. H. F. Wilson; Head of the CRIME COLONY of Chicago.

This tickled Mr. Wilson's sense of humour so much that he has kept the cutting to frame when

home he gets

again.

Introductions from the New York Branch have put him in touch with Mr. Kwok Ping Un of Kowloon Tong. who used to be connected with a big New York banking firm. and it has been most interesting for Mr. Wilson to have this link be- tween America and our own Colony.

On His Ninth Globe Trot

THIS IS THE NINTH TRIP on the Empress of Britain "made by Mr. J. R. Clancy a retired official of the Canadian Pacific Railways. And he dates these travels from the second trip made by this wonderful ship, in the days when Captain Latia was in command.

Mr. Clancy loves voyages and is a very good salor. but admitted that the Empress of Britain is not actually searching test of that, since she is so steady that you can hardly tell you are at sea.

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He specially enjoys going through the, Panama Canal, and told me about the city of Panama and the strange con- trast between the old town iso small and simple) and the magnificent modern town which has sprung up since the canal was opened.

Mr. Clancy also told me that when he gets back to New York he will have made a journey of 34.494 miles, but that the time goes so quickly on board that the days just melt away. Organised games of every kind are arranged daily, and besides the strenuous ones, for the energetic souls, there are always shuffle board, bridge. and entertainments to amuse the others.

SHIP'S CONCERT MANY PEOPLE told me that they had a splendid concert on the Promenade Deck Aft on Sunday, March 6, given by the ship's

orchestra, and that everybody enjoyed the charm- ing songs given by Miss Hilda Allured, who has A lovely soprano voice and sang that dimcult but enchanting song,

"The Lass With The Delicate Ame) and Cyril Air" by

dainty Scott's

"Blackbird Song."

Mr. Frederick English also scored a big success with his contribution "I Love Life" (by Mana-Zucca), and the Star Spangled Banner at the end made a thrilling climax. CHARMING NIECE

MRS. PROCTOR FOUGHT is travelling with a" very charming young niece, Mlas Marjorie Sharp, who is in her last year at the University of Missouri, and is very much Interested in social service.

She would be quite willing to take the risk of going nearer to the war-zone, and is very much disappointed that the usual visit to Canton is not However, she recommended.

has found plenty of interest in Hong Kong.

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Her

aunt, Mrs. Proctor Fought, said that she enjoyed most of all the wonderful Journey by train across the plains of India to Darjeeling to sce Mount Everest at sunrise. They were particularly lucky in having a clear sky and a marvellous view of the lofty- snow-clad peak.

She said that she then realised the correctness of the "trufsm, that "Mount Everest is the most beautiful God-made thing in the world," "and that the Taj Mahal is the most beautiful. Man-made thing in the world.

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In spite of the rain and for she says that she admires and likes Hong Kong, thinks the shops are excellent, and tho' she has heard Hong Kong Har-

Lord Tennyson photographed aboard the Empress of Britain.

PAST STUDENTS HOLD MEETING

Wah Yan College

RENTS ISSUE

Emergency Meeting Called

rents

Arising from the views express- ed by members at the annual general meeting held last week, the subject of increased was discussed at length sta meeting of the General Commit- tee of the Kowloon Residents' Association held in St. Andrew's Church Hall on Tuesday.

It was decided to insert questionnaire in the daily news- papers in order to obtain the facts upon which to approach the Government and in order to dis- cuss the matter further an emer- gency meeting of the Committee was called for Tuesday, March 22,

Various ather matters were brought up for discussion. includ- ing a letter signed by a number of Kowloon Tong residents con-i

cerning a rumour that the Mill-

tary Authorities proposed to erect

mule stables the reclaimed

on

land east of the garden city.

The residents of Kowloon Tong appealed to the Association to lodge a protest with the Govern- ment against such a polley.

APPOINTMENTS

FUTURE ACTIVITIES

Students' The Wah Yan Past

Various sub-committee were ap- Association, born over three years pointed:-- ago, held its monthly council Correspondence: Messrs. B. meeting on Thursday evening | Wylle, Mr. "F Mowfung and R. the offices of Messrs. Tai Woo Baldwin.

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Hing. Messrs. Ko Fook-sun (Pre- Children's Playgrounds: Messrs. sident). Kwan Man-wal (Hon. I. N. Murray (Convenor), Li Cher- Treasurer) and other members chi and Miss Sawyer. were present.

Street Lighting and An elaborate scheme of future Messrs. C. M. Manners (Con- activities was decided upon, and venor), Lam Ming-fan. D. W. Mr. Tam Sik-poon was appointed Munton, W. A. Mackinlay. Chairman of the Sub-Committee Bus Services: Rev. C. B. R. Sar- of Sports and Socials, to undertake geht (Convenor), Hon. L D'Al- the task of carrying out the re-mada e Castro. Junr. Rev. Fr. A. creation and entertainment pro- Granell. Mr. B. W. Bradbury. Framme for the current year.

Markets and Sanitation: Mr. C. Mr. Martin Tso has been em- E. Terry (Convenor). Dr. R. A. C. ployed since February 1 to collect Basto. Dr. Ip Kam-wah. Mr. W. J. subscriptions, both for member Rattey.

Sites and

ship and for war relief purposes.

Historic Kowloon

but all past students may join the Guide Book:., Messrs. F. C. Mow Association or forward subscrip- Fung (Convenor), L N. Murray, tions by direct communication Lam Ming-fan, W. C. Felshow, with the Hon. Treasurer. Mr. Hon. L. D'Almada e Castro, Jur.. Kwan Man-wal of Wah Yan Col- R. Pestonji and Bung Hok-pang lege, or any other council member. (co-opted).

PASSENGERS ON CLIPPER

Representative on the R.S.P.C.A.: Mr. R. Pestonji.

Representative on the Playing Grounds Committee: Mr. Li Chor- chị.

Representative on Board of Education: Rev. J. R. Higgs.

The following passengers arriv- ed aboard the Philippine Clipper from Manila yesterday afternoon: Anne Dalmeida, L. Coote, Cathe- were: Mr. B. rine Coote." H. Martin, R. Garquoy.

Those present at the meeting Wylie (president),

Mr. F C. Mow Fung (vice-

A. H. Parish. Dr. H.. Moncardo. President); Mr. R. Baldwin (secre- Diana Tey. Valarie Gandier. R. Monserrat, R. Albertin, Helen McDonnell and Cynthia Real.

for

DEPARTURES

tary and treasurer), Hon. Mr. L. D'Almada e Castro. Junr., Miss H D. Sawyer, Rev. Fr. Granelli. Rev. C. B R. Sargent. Messrs. BW. Bradbury, W. C. Felshow, Lam

The Philippine Clipper will leave Ming-tan. Li Chor-chi, W. A. Mac-

San Francisco, via Manila, kinlay. C.

M. Manners, D. W this morning with the following Munten L N. Murray, C. E. Terry Apologies for passengers: L. Coote, Catherine and W. J. Rattey.

absence were received from Mr.

Coote, Dr. H. Muncardo, Diana

Toy. Gul Sul Keng. H. D. Brüce, R Pestonji and Dr. R. A. C. Basto,

R. Monserrat, John F. Dulles,

Janet. A. Dulles, Carl H. Beal, E.

O. McDonnell, Helen McDonnell IN AID OF WAR

and C. Beal.

RELIEF

wins Mdme. F. Denies To

bour by night compared with that at Madelra, she thinks thinks that "ours? easily. hands down. Not only is it much bigger. but it is brilliant and

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" alive." TRAVEL FOR PLEASURE

more

I WAS LUCKY in getting an introduction to Mrs. Helen Palmer, who is travelling for pleasure, and knows Europe very well indeed, having lived for eight years in Wiesbaden, that charming little township on the Rhine, famed for its gardena and its Opera.

She says that it still keeps all its former attractions and that those delightful afternoon concerts, and the weekly Opera nights go on as of yore."

She also told me that her will most pleasant memory always be that of the sound of young people singing below her windows. The young folk there make a practise of re- gular week-end hiking, and set off in happy parties singing as they go...

There is no space to tell of all the charming people I have met on board the Empress of Britain, but I shall often think of them, and I wish them all "bon voyage" and feel in- clined to say, with the famous Scottish Ballad "Will ye no come back again!"

Give Recital »

Madame Francesca Dentes, pos- sessor of a Ane, powerful voice. admirably controlled, but ' quite unlike the soprano of English ballad tradition, will give a re- cital at the China Fleet Club Theatre on Wednesday, March 16, at 9.30 p.m..

The recital will comprise opera- tic arias, Emglish Songs and Flemish ballads. Mr. Harry Ore will be the accompanist,

The recital will be given under the distinguished patronage of the Hon. Sir Bhouson Chow.. Ht.. C.M.G.. LL.D., and the entire pro- ceeds will be handed to the Hong Kong Chinese Women's. Soldiers' Relief Assoication.

FORTHCOMING MARRIAGES

The following "forthcoming mar- risges are announced:

Paymaster Yu Yin, of the Peace Preservation Corps, at present re- siding at No. 33. Connaught Road Central, and Miss Chan Sik-in, of No. 8. L.Yuen Street West..

Mr. Szeto Shin, artist, of No. 455, Lockhart Road, third floor, and Misa Kwong, Man-hing, residing at No. 450, Lockhart Road. third floor.

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