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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS

WOMEN'S PAGE

WEDNESDAY'S MENU

BREAKFAST

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Canned Berries

Cercal

Rolled Omelette

Potato Munins

Jam

Coffee

LUNCHEON

Tomato Juice Cocktail

Macaroni and Cheese Pudding

String Beans

Beeta

Corn Bread

Frozen Fruit Balad

French Pastry

Coffee

DINNER

Grapefruit

Frappe

Тила Fish Salad

Veal Cutlet

Stuffed Squash

Potatoes

Noodles and Rice

Wild Grape Jelly

Pear and Ginger Compote

Tea

DOCTOR JOINS

BROTHER

CHAT BETWEEN RACES

Mr. Ip Kui-ying, the popular jockey, snapped as he chatted to friends in-between races at Happy Valley recently. (Photo: Leien).

SOCIAL

King's Visit

To Canada

And

CONTROVERSY OVER ETIQUETTE

It is rumoured that King George and Queen Elisabeth have received a definite invita- tion from President Franklin D. Roosevelt to visit America BAKÜ J627. - As a result, "al- though no official announce- ment has been made, Their Majesties may spend four days In the United States after their Canadian tour.

An

amusing controversy has

From A Newcomer's Window arisen in the American press on

BY ANNA GINSBOURG

Hongkong's peculiar detachment from the horrors of war, now besiering its very borders, is a striking phenomenon to the mind of a newcomer from the war-torn and subjugated areas, specially view- ed in its psychological "aspect.

One must admit that the nest and immediate reaction upon ar- rival is that of immense physical relief. After all, there is still a place in China where ships and junks of all description navigate or anchor as they will, where people go walking and driving for miles from the central district and have their minds and souls free to enjoy the fresh air, sea breeze and beautiful scenery.

On second thoughts, this care- free atmosphere seems to prove deceptive when one learns that there is a shortage of water, and accommodation in the living

features of the war time type

of "colonial mind" so easily discernible

among that part who population

of China's found in

the Colony a tem-

porary refuge.

Dr. W. N. Chau, who has just returned to the Colony from Eng-Colony due to the indux of re- land. has joined his brother, Dr. S. fugees: a scarcity of foodstuffs, i N. Chau. of China 'Building.

including staple commodities; and, connection in which spirit Hong-

It is interesting to note in this

• Graduating from the Hongkong as a result of all this, a continual keng is referred to by the people University. Dr. Chau went to Dub-rise in the cost of living. At the from outside. lin where he took his L M. at the same time, we hear a lot about a a

DR. W. N. CHAU

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"From Hongkong." Chinese student in Shanghai boom in Hongkong's commerce said to me, "we expect a lot of connected in a way with the exor- spiritual, "as well as material, sup

anti-Japanese cam- bitant profiteering being indulged port in our

in by landlords and merchants. If paign. It is the only place in so, which aspect of the war situa-China now where the press, both tion, as viewed-in-longkeng, over- foreign and Chinese, is outspoken balances another and which and trank and where the whole affects the war-time mentality of atmosphere. offers ample oppor- tunity for action China's house the "Hongkong resident?

By no means wishing to pro- has been left only one open win- nounce an -founded and uncom-dow looking out into the world.

the and it is Hongkong. where mentary judgment upon community we know so little, we should display the best we have in

order to present China'a cause i Levertheless feel justified in serting that the "leave-me-alone" its true light." mental attitude greatly prevails! NO SPIRITUAL TOUCH among the "refugee" part

There is a lot of relief work Hongkong's population.

It grows bring

done in Hongkong. and

out

3.3-

of

we

of the feeling of security compared to other places the re- under the British protection fugees here are much better ac- Rotunda Hospital and D.G.O., at and rapidly develops into that commodated; public bodies and Trinity College, University of Dub-specific state of mentality which charitable organizations seem to Ma. He also took a course in dis-fong since has been known as be intensely busy: lectures eases of the skin at St. John's "ediontal mind."

↓ Course Hospital and Thomas Hospital, London.

at St.!

Dr. Chau travelled via America on his way back and is very en- thusiastic about bls. stay in Eng- land where he met a number of his fellow-students at the University

here.

DELIBERATE DETACHMENT

Self-sufficiency. combined with a certain amount of deliberate de- complacency. fachment from the fates and lives of one's talks left behind thesa the characteristic

are

NEWSETTES

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first-aid and war reports are the features of daily routine. And yet -there is no spiritual touch to it for those who have felt and seen every nerve of China in action. Hongkong." with its pseudo- turbulent air of 1 neutral city. appears to one, used to the highly. strung atmosphere of war areas. almost a vacuous space seething with outlandish activity.

At the herole period of a people's destiny, which is being evolved from

of the struggle for life death, one. can li afford to live isolated from its enthusiasm and strain. The once established faith in the final outcome of sirangely converts itself into an

war

Mr. A. Morris, Imperial Airways" Dr. T. Walter Ware, of the Gov. Jeriormous endurance power and engineer at Kat Tak will proceed erniment health service, returned to supplies some inexplicable attrac- with Mrs. Morris in the s.s. Rawal- the Colony yesterday after a roundtion to the hardships of life which pindi dh leave next week.

trip to Shanghai and Japan in the one vainly strives to leave behind. s.s. Nellore.

The new cocktail bar in the Peninsula Hotel Lobby will prob- ably be open to patrons during the coming week.

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The Hon. Secretary of the Wo-ing. The Della, which left also for mens' Air Raid Precautions Union Bangkok, carried 417.596 kilos of announces that a course of first mall and 13,500 kilos of freight. ald lectures will be held at the The tennis tournament of the YMCA. Kowloon," on Mondays at United Services Recreation Club 5.30 pm. The lectures will com- will probably commence on Novem- mence next Monday. ber 21,

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a question of etiquette. Asked whether she would curtsy to Queen Elizabeth, the ever-tactful Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt, the Presi dent's wife, said she would do exactly what State Department oficials told her to do.

In the meantime,"experts declare that all the Department can tell her is to make up her own mind.

MRS. BOOSEVELT

Other authorities maintain that what Mrs. Roosevelt should do boils down to a matter of relative stature of herself and Queen Ell- zabeth on American soil.

Her status is that of "con- sort of the head of the coun- try:" that of Queen Elizabeth will be "distinguished visitor." In this case, America's First Lady would not be expected to curlsy to Britain's

Preparations for the Canadian visit are now being swiftly made. Dificulty is being found in Atting

all the essential functions. Inta the allotted three weeks and the possibility of extending the tour to a month is now being const- dered

Mem-

Altogether, Their Majesties will be away from Britain six weeks. During their absence, a Council of State will be established. bers, including Queen Mary, the Duke of Gloucester, the Archbi- shop of Canterbury' and the Prime Minister, will be empowered

by the King to carry out his duties

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MODEL EVENING GOWNS

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DESIGNS & COLOURS

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The House of Quality & Service

Round About

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The large white, blue and grey ship waited alongside the pler. Baggage, provisions and human beings were gra- dually filling the ship's in- terior.

Khaki clad

ti

soldiers stepped

quickly up and down the pier,

where the vessel waited.

Natty men, radiating the air of officers, stopped to chat with friends or officials on the pler and

boat.

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An army band was assembled, on the hot pler, their musical instru- ments glittering in the sunlight,

Flowers, gifts, toasts, verbal mes- sages and greetings were a share of each voyager's journey. Every- on board was gay, happy. laughing and a part of the excit- ing and nervous sailing scene.

Down on the pler, strolled or

one

and exercise the Royal Preroga-gathered in group of two to six,

tive.

Temperamental Types

PATRICIAN

(DUCHESS OF KENT, LYNNE

FONTANNE)

Her physical characteristics are slender curves, exquisite skin and

women and soldiers. Very Ane feathers the ladies were airing,

bewilderment

sadness and yet showed upon some of their faces. Quiet conversation, mixed here and there with tears, was being exchanged by the couples who waited for the notes of the band and roar of the ship's whistle..

To the tune of the music, hugs, kisses, hand shakes and salutes take place-It is goodbye!

Down' roll the tears! Another troopship is saling away..

hair, soft coiffure. A lady above TO MARRY AGAIN

The U.S.R.C. is holding a dinner all she avoids the spectacular

1s "ultra-.. dance from 8 pm. to 2.30 am. ont Saturday. November 26. Dinner and

conservative. will be served at 8 p.m. and

though dis tinguished. Firing pmetice will be carried dancing will start at 10 p.m. Mem-

Her evening The Prince of Wales Banner out to-day from Fort Davis between hers attending the dinner should Hou, Secretary by

gowns are ele- competition camp of the Boy 9 am, and 6 p.m., and from Fort notify the

cant and Em- Scouts of Hongkong will be held at Stanley between 10 am and 2 pm November 20, stating the number

of covers required. Chai Wan on December 10 and 11. | Anti-Aircraft firing practice will be

pire, her formal carried out from the vicinity of

suita v striking HMS. Medway" and 4th Bub-

a dignified Ed- A Boy Scout Troop has been Tai Wan Tau (near Clear Water

marine Flotilla are holding u

wardian note. (Duchess of Kent) formed by the Kowloori Branch of Bay) between 9 a.m. and 6 pm.

dance at the China Fleet Club to- she will choose rich and sump. the Chinese YMCA. It will be

tuous material of Empire green, provided by their own dance band,royal purple, peeress red, or white Tickets may be obtained, at $1.50. brocaded in gold. from the Entertainment Secretary,

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known as the 21st Kowloon (1st The United Bervices Recreation night, at which the mude will be

YMCA) Troop.

Club will be holding a cocktail 7.30 pm. on party from 6 to

tion.

The 9th Kowloon (Jackson Col- Wednesday next. November 9. By HMS. Medway, ladies by invita lege) Troop of Boy Scouts has been kind permission of Lt-COL J. H. L disbanded and most of the mem-Hindmarsh and Officers, the Pipe bers have transferred to other

Band of the 1st Bn. Kumaon Rifles troops.

will render selections of pipe music during the evening.

Mrs. Ruth Harkness, the Ameri

can hunter, who has captured sev--

Patrician

Special Licence

For Mollison

Mr. J. A. Mollison, the airman. has announced that he is to marry Mr. Phyllis Louise Hussey. Notice of the marriage has been given at Caxton Hall register office. It will be by special Hcence but the exact date has not yet been selected...

Mrs, Haney has a suite at West End hote), and owns. estates and plantations in Jamaica. She was formerly the wife of Cmdr. T. A. Hussey, who retired in January after 27 years in the Navy,

Mr. Mollison is 33, and was the first airman toy solo across the Atlantic from east to west. His marriage in 1932 to Miss Amy Johnson, the famous airwoman.

CRISIS FUGITIVES SUED. FOR BILLS According to the "Sunday eral giant pandas, one of the rarest Graphic," many of the safety-first A committee headed by Com-

animals in the world which is fugitives who fled from London to modore EB.C. Dicken, OBE.,

Mr. P. Desborough, Capt. R. found only in Ezechuen Province, South Wales during the crisis are DB.C., is árranging a dance in ald of the fands of the Hongkong Boy Galvao, Mr. R. Schles, Mr. J. A will address the Hongkong Y's now being sued for the bill. Hotel Scouts Association, to be held in Smakman and Mr. Chen were Men's Club to-morrow on "Pan and boarding-house keepers at 2 that a marriage would take place the Peninsula Hotel on Saturday, passengers for London, Bangkok, damonium-A Story of Panda Harry, Porthcawl. Penarth, Swan- shortly between Cmdr. Hussey and November 19, under the dis- Rome and Rangoon respectively by Hunting. Being the Club's Ladies' sea and Tenby booked up for the Hon Mrs. Margaret Harms- tinguished patronage of His Ex-the Imperial Airways' plane Del-Day, members and their ladles will periods which were in some cases worth of Athelhampton Hall,

as long as five years,

Dorchester... cellency the Governor.

phinus, which left yesterday morn-attend

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It was announced on September

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