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SOCIAL

WOMEN'S PAGE

From A

A Newcomer's Window

BY ANNA GINSBOURG

With the approach of the sole mn moment when the Old Year will die in agony of consciousness of its own misdeeds and its place will be taken by a mischievous in fant, on whom the world again rests its hopes, one easily indulges in contemplation of what the im mediate future well bring us as compared to the recent past.

Hongkong is perhaps the only momentum with the development place in the world to-day which of better organization among these can make no remplaints, against forces, and is apt to prove an effec- the year 1938 but, on the contrary. Live weapon in the general mill- may thank the Sino-Japanese war tary plan. for Its present-day prosperity, Japan. If undisturbed by internal which reached its peak in the disturbances of a more serious course of the first half year. The character than heretofore, is likely blockade of the southern coast by to pursue her aggressive campaign the Japanese has resulted in a slow In China as long as her economic decline in its revenues during the resources wil afford, Will she at- last few months, which is likely to tack Hongkong? Only If the poli- deteriorate still further, and Ittical grouping of Powers provides may well be said that Hongkong's sufficient background for the at fate hangs in the balance on the eve of the New Year."

But while Hongkong's apprehen- alons of the near future can only go to the limit of losing what it had unexpectedly gained, events in China at large arouse deep mis- givings. The end of war is not to "be" foreshadowed in the year to come, unless Japan works out"a more acceptable programme of peace than that announced Intely by Prince Konnye. The relief pro- blem in China assumes gigantic proportions, and presents a most serious problem.

ECONOMIC DEFENCE

The search for means of com

namely, the construction

tempt.

The picture in Europe at the end of 1938 is hardly less distressing than in the Far East, the most menacing factor being the growth of Fascist prestige as a result of the successful territorial designs of Herr Hitler. It is easy to pre- diet further significant changes in the map of Europe in the neat future if the whole movement is allowed to grow by the democratic

Powers.

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THIRTEENTH EXTRA RACE MEETİNG

PROTOGRAPH TAKEN at the Thirteenth Extra' Race meet-

ing at the Vallay.

(Photo by Leica).

NEWSETTES.

Messrs. A.S. Watson, & Co., Ltd. | have issued a number of nice and tasteful Chinese calendars.

A new "elty government" will be inaugurated in Amoy on January 1030. to replace the present peace maintenance, commission.”

Bishop John Curtis of Chekiane has issued a special appeal on be- half of the eighteen churches Iri Southern Cheklang.

A Very useful weekly diary for desk use has been received from the H.B. Brewery.

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THURSDAY'S MENU

BREAKFAST

Applesauce Cereal

Liver and Bacon Coffee

Danish Pastry

LUNCHEON

Navy Bean Soup Cold Slaw Salad Chicken Pot Pie Stewed Corn Brussels Sprouts Toasted French Bread"

Mince Tart

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DINNER

Salmon Cocktail

Chicken Broth

Tomato and Egg Salad

Roast Duck

Wild Rice with Dumplings

Green Peas

Spinach Balls

Lemon Chiffon Ple

Coffee

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A fancy dress ball was held at Foreign and Chinese friends or the Kowloon Tong Club on Boxing the lar Mr. Chun Bing-bim, Late Night by the local branch of the Ltd., and well known philanthrop-inaugurated in the Colony. compradore of Burkill and Sons League of Fals, which was recently

1st, who died in Macao in August Over 200 members and friends attended a memorial meeting on were present. A band from the 1st Saturday last at the Huchow Club. Bn., The Middlesex Regiment, ren-

dered musical selections.

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***ONE'S OWN WAY" Only two states in the world at

Sixty red woollen British made The president of the crgaritza- present are able to pursue the

biankets, valued at $330. were al- tion, Mr. E. M. Heldler. delivered policy of "one's own way" amids

flaged to have been burnt (in mis- ja brief speech. Mr. F. Castro was general chaos. They are the The 1st Kowloon St. Andrew's take?) at Singapore by Chinese master of ceremonies. munication with the outer world. United States and Soviet Russia. Wolf Cub Pack held their annual who claimed they were of Japanese Prizes to the best fancy dresses

of new Tac

former. has adopted the Christmas Party at St. Andrew's origin. The bonfire was the cul-were presented by Mrs. H. Castro, rallways and highways between isolationist policy; and the lat- Church Hall yesterday afternoon.mination of the persistent ques-the prizewinners being:— Burma and the southwestern pro-ter. the non-interventionist and all 24 cubs attending.

tioning and pestering of a.school- Most Elaborate Costume:-Miss vinces and the development of essentially pacifist line of conduct

boy by four Chinese, three of whom M. Ozerio (Lady in Grey), Mr. R. Macao to take the place of Canton.in International affairs. It seems

Castro Chinese Headdress), seem to be the main lines of are probable that either of these two the Hongkong Girl Guides' Asso-

The annual general meeting of were subsequently fined.

Most Original Costume:--Miss R. tivity by which the Chinese Gov-states will be destined to take the ciation will be held at Sandilands

News has been received that Mr. Gardner (Spanish Lady. Mr. E. ernment will pursue its programme lead in world poiltles in the year to Hut on Friday, January 6, at 10.30 5. C. Johannes (brother of Mr. M. Alves (Spaniard).

come in spite of their individualls-

Most Comical Costume:-Miss V. Guerilla warfare in occupied tic tendencies.

2.171. Lady Northcote has kindly C. Johannes, of Singapore), who

held the decoration, of Chevaller Carvalho (Indian Lady), Mr. Nor arens has every chalice of gaining

consented to preside.

de la Legion d'Honneur. has been man Lee (Convict).

Spot Dances:-Mr. Jeffry and promoted to be Officer de la Legion d'Honneur. Mr. S. C. Johannes is Miss J. White, Mrs. E. C. Fincher general representative for Egypt and Mr. A. T. Leẹ. and the Far East of S. Cusenter et, Cle and other French Arms.

of economic defence."

Round About

A discourse on current polities in one way or another is apt to up-

set many a gay New Year party. by it held in New York, Geneva or Hongkong, due to a strange bear- ing of political events upon the Seven o'clock Christmas Eve & lives of individuals in the world stout gentleman with a long white to-day. beard, a red cap on his head,

his body covered by A long

top coat and a large white mack PROFESSOR WEDS

over his shoulder, stepped into a rickshaw. The coolle puller stared

In amazement at his face.

Down the street went the gentle- man in the rickshaw. Buddenly that vehicle stopped in front of a house, one of about ten all the same in construction..

AT REGISTRY

The U.S. Government has just presented a medal for "gallantry" to Ben Rhodes, 72, who led his men victorious offensive manoeuvre near Santa Ana, Luzon, Philippine

Islands, in 1891..

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The Kwetyang radio station will as from to-day, broadcast reports on the war situation In the Japan- ese language, says Central News. beginning, a ten-minute broadcast will be made dally at 6.10 p.m. (Chungking time).

As

Tokyo recorded its first case of days Shanghai smallpox" some ago causing 3,000 people living in the neighbourhood of the victim's

Mr. Chu Chi-chong, professor of agriculture of Lingnan University, and Miss Ow-yong Fin To, daughter of Mr. Ow- Yong Pan-shek, merchant, ware Climbing down from the rick- married at the Registry, shaw and paying his fare he en- Supreme Court, yesterday. tered the front walk of the house- Mr. T. J. Gould, Deputy Regis-home to undergo compulsory vac- where only one light burned in trar of Marriages, officiated, and the doorway.

Chully returned to Japan from Shang the witnesses

Mr. were Tseung-klu and the bride's father.

Jingling bells which he held in his hand, and carrying his large bundle over his back, the man commenced to mount the front steps to the entrance. ·

FORTHCOMING EVENTS

on the door, a volce from the door- and Mrs. Yam Kit-mel. way of the next house excitedly called, "Santa. Santa Claus, we live here, you are at the wrong. door!"

cination. The patient had recent-

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Mr. A. E. Seddon, Chairman of The "Reformed Government" of Nanking is expected shortly to the Committee of Management of operate a "Highway Reconstruc- the Cathedral School for Boys in tion Lottery" to be managed along Shanghai, gave interesting details, similar lines as the Shanghai Re- the Speech Day on December fugee Lottery. Tickets will be sold 22. of the financing in connection in the occupied areas in Cheklang. with the project of building new Anhwel and Kiangsu and will be school premises. In referring to sold through agents in Shanghal, the appeal made for $150,000, the The lottery will be drawn once a sum, of which together with funds month.

already in hand, would allow for building new premises for the Hongkong Philharmonie school, said a total of $115,000 had society is holding its annual din-been collected and of that, just ner dance in the Roof Garden of under $100,000 had been deposited the Hongkong Hotel on Friday, with a local bank. The remaining January 6, 1939. Tickets are ob- $15,000 had not actually been paid tainable from Miss E Finlay, c/o yet but

to be were understood Butterfield and Swire, Mr. D. Kos-available when construction com- sick. c/o Harbour Office, or at the menced The appeal has the full- support of HM.. Consul-

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Another Registry ceremony was Mr. Francis Bernard Mahoney. reception counter at the Hotel. "An est that between Mr. Yuen Chl-pan former Manila resident and prac-extension has been obtained until General at Shanghai, Sir Herbert merchant and Miss Pong Lal-hung tising attorney, died recently at 2 a.m.

Philips. Mr. Gould officiated and the wit- Berkeley. California, following a Just as he was about to knock nesses were Mr. Yuen Man-lok three-day illness with pneumonia. He had many friends in the Philip- pines, where he resided for many years up to 1924. Mr. Mahoney Two forthcoming marriages are was a member of the First Con- announced:--Mr. Leung Fu, ten-grational Church in Berkeley and Laughing with a deep chuckle, cher, of No. 34 Hollywood Road, a member of Corregidor-Southern the man turned and recognizing second floor, and Miss Lo How Cross Lodge No. 3. Free and Ac- two young children in long white yee. teacher, of No. 142 Nanchang cepted Masons, of Manila. garments, repiled, "That is 30. Street, first floor, Shamshiupo; Mr. well, here I come and into bed Wong Chor-ting clerk at Talkoo with you two."

Docks, and Miss Chan Wal-chuen, Turning about he made his way of No. 38 Spring Garden Lane, to the next house and entered the first floor.

door which closed with a bang muffling several childish squeals

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rough weather off the China Coast, the junk Adventurer limped back into Shanghal some days ago to undergo repairs preparatory to starting the projected trans-

of laughter expressing happiness. Jewellery and clothing, to aPacific trip again as soon as pos- surprise and joy.

total value of $1,088, were stolen sible. The junk, manned by a So, two young children in Kow- from the residence of Mr. R. Mur-British skipper and a crew of loon were called on by "Old Saintjani, No. 41, Peking Road, between Russians, including two Russian Nick." himself. A regular old Monday morning and Tuesday girls, intends to visit Manila en fashioned Christmas In these evening. A report of the loss has route to the Golden Gate Expost- ́modern times.

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While the King was hard at work,, other bells and gongs placed all laken place at Buckingham Palace, studying Government reports in over the Palace, telling everyone in and the results were so satisfac- his business room at Buckingham the great building that "enemy" tory that a high ostmarked. Palace, while the Queen, not far aircraft had been sighted. away, was discussing Christmas At opce the King and Queen, the "if only every household in the arrangements

Palace Princesses, the officials, and the country were just half as good, Bteward, while Princess Elizabeth servants, all made their way, calm there would not be half so much and Princess Margaret were sitting and unhurried, to the various air danger if the real thing came upon 'absorbed in their lessons in the raid shelters and gasproof rooms us."

Palace schoolroom, while officials set aside, for them. Meanwhile a After the realistic rehearsal was the household were busy at high official of the Air Raid Pre-all over, the King and Queen and their various tasks, while, in fact, cautions Department of the Home representatives of every section of the everyday life of the Palace Office checked the time that elaps-their Household, met in one of the went on in its accustomed way, led from the first warning to the State drawing-rooms, where, for suddenly, a few weeks ago in the entry of the last servant into his just over two hours, they sat late afternoon, an alarm belf (or maybe it was her) shelter. listening to a lecture on "what to shrilled. Its message, was, taken This was the first really serious | do in an air raid,” delivered by one up and repeated by a hundred rehearsal of A.R.P: drill that has of the foremost experts on ARP.

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