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From A Newcomer's Window

BY ANNA GINSBOURG

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The New Year's Eve celebrat on is the most widely observed event throughout the world. On no other occasion do people of different nationalities and walks of life come together so naturally. drink and make merry so, whole-heartedly,

this particular night. Is not it symbolic, as we come to think about it, of the peo- ple's general dissatisfaction with the existing order of things and their desire for change and improvement in future?

It is interesting that the prac-i Among the foreign communities tice of observing the New Year has those who attach religious signi- been known to humanity since the neance to the New Year's celebra dawn of its history, though the con- tioni constitute a small minority. clusion or a year's cycle varied in and are mostly the adherents of The Por- accordance with different methods Roman Catholle talth.

ardent attendants at the watch night services held in churches on de New Year's Eve.

of "calculation used by different tegese in Hongkong are the most peoples, and the dates on which the New Year fell did not coincide

It is comparatively recently that te so-called Civ) New Year, be- The white-Russian community ginning at midnight, December 31.in Shanghai partakes of general was universally recognized. but celebrating of the New Year So even at present certain nations. far as their scanty means allow such as the Jews and the Chinese them. A small part of "old-be- observe also their own New Year as a national and religious holl day

CANDID CAMERA AT THE races

SPECTATORS photographed at the Thirteenth Extra Race meeting held at Happy Valley. (Photo by Lelca).

Marriage At Registry

The marriage took place at the Registry. Supreme Court. "yesterday, between Mr. Robert, Frosch, chemist, and Miss Erna Margarete Seidel. Mr. T.J Gould, Deputy Registrar of Mariages, officiated, and the witnesses were Dr. B. Adam- czewski and Mr. H. Pielcke.

ANNOUNCEMENTS.

Hevers" among them, however. observe the New Year on the eve of January 14 which coincides In China, as we know, the cele with December 31 by old Russian bration of the New Year on Jan calendar. In Hongkong a vast uar was enforced by virtue of a number of former white-Russians While in big became naturalized and adopted government decree. centres the traditional ways of ob

ob. the Anglo Saxon manner of

The following forthcoming mar- serving this holiday by settlement serving this event. of all accounts, letting of fre

The Soviet community, numerous riages are announced:-

Mr. Chlu Tak-fal, allas Chin crackers. etc., were adopted to a in Shanghai, observes the New

Thong-fuen, commission agen new date set by the Government. Year in a veregated manner in In the Interior both the traditional the Soviet Club. by staging thea-living at No. 38 Electric Road, third and the official dates are being tricals of Soviet prodaction and floor, and Miss La Wai-key, of No. observed, more prominence being holding a dinner for Soviet clti-Pottinger Street. first flos. M given to the former.

zens, to which foreigners with the Lau Kom Ken, manager of Kellv white Russians are Brothers Mig. Factor, and Mis COSMOPOLITAN CELEBRATION exception et

Tse Yuk-lin, of No. 2 Boundary admitted. Belnus

Mr. Char Street. Shamshulpo; cosmopolitan even:

The introduction of political ric- observed throughout the world in a like manner, the New Year, howment into the New Year's celebra-Cheung-ming, wireless operator, of

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ition has also been

noticeable

The German and Italian communi- ties are encouraged to attend spe cial functions held in their clubs while party members and consular officials are offered special enter. tainment in the Consulates.

No. 29 A Wyndham Street. second

No. 41 Queen's Road East, second

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Hour: Mr. Ha Yat-wah. Medicai Officer in Kweng Wah Hospital, and Miss Dora Hoh. nurse midwife, at No. 31 Gloucester Road. second floor: Mr. Ho Hung-pong effice assistant, living at No. 62 Bonum Road, and Miss Tse Sau- hing, of No. 182 Wanchal Road,

WEDNESDAY'S MENU

"BREAKFAST

Grapefruit Cereal

Fried Apple Fristers and.

Pork Sausages Doughnuts Coffee

LUNCHEON

1 Consomme

Boiled Smoked Tongue

Parsley Potatoes Broccoli Ring French Rolls

Whole Pouches and Raspberries" In

Flaming Brandy

Coffee

DINNER

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Appetizers

Clear Soup Wild Duck

Rice Ring-Peas in Centre Apple Sauce Crepes Surette

HOUSEHOLD GODS

BY MISS YEN WEI-TSING

(Special to the "Hongkong Dally Press")

(Continued from Yesterday)

GODS OF WEALTH

In all, there are five Gods

of Wealth. Their difference is In the colour of their faces. They are supposed to keep the family rich, as their names show. The welcome of these gods takes place once a year. This occurs on the 4th day of the 1st moon, so that shops, opened on the 5th day, will be prosperous. They welcome them as guests by preparing a great dinner and by firing fire-crac- kers. On the last and the 15th of the month, they burn In- cense to them.

CULINARY GODS

The Kitchen God is made of paper and he is placed on the shelf of the oven. The story is that he had been 1-treated by As his brother and sister-in-law. they were very rich, they had the brother many servants, but who was eventually to become the Kitchen God was allowed to have dinner with the servants, and to work with the servants. Their cruelty developed day after day, and at last the people, seeing how patiently he bore his sufferings. treated him as a deity by seating him in a sedan-chair made of paper.)

the worship and the After sacrificial rite, they burn the god and the sedan-chalt. Then the god is supposed to ascend in smoke. It is also believed that he will give a full report of how he had been treated by the family during the year. The ascension of the god occurs on the 24th day of the 12th moon, and is welcomed by different familles in the 15th day of the 1st moon. On that day, people have New Year cakes, noodles, and "wing dung" ( the shape of an Ingot inside of which is meat.)

A TROUSERLESS GOD "Dee Sheong Pu Sah" is regard- cd as a household god in some have places. He is believed to done many kind deeds, when he was on earth. Many poor asked 4m for 'alms and he never reject- ed any who asked. Finally, every- thing which he had "was given away, but still people came to him for help. His kindness made him give away his last possession, his

ever. is not devoid of its former significance of a national holiday, among other groups of nations. Boor, and Miss Ng Chau-wah, o' which is to be noticed by certain pezullar traits attached to its celebration by different nations.

In the International centres like Shanghai and Hongkong. where nationals of so many different countries meet together in a cus- tomary fashion to greet the New Year with a glass of champagne spite of the economic difficulties first er: Mr. Shu Shiu-han, stul-

the larger part of the world is fac-dent of No. 10 Victory Avenue. No. 32 Ruet riment and general amicability. ing to-day, not saying anything Homentin, and Miss Chan Punand these peculiar characteristics are of the terrible plot of certain na-chun. student, of the same address: No. 11 Yuk Sau Street, ground trousers. In such a condition, he

tional minorities and whole coun- Mr. Lau Tak-ki. coal merchant. of floor.

drunk in the atmosphere of mer

most noticeable.

HOPES FOR 1939

I is significant indeed that in

The upper-class Chinese of both tries, the number of people gather- these cilles take to celebrating ing to welcome the New Year is the New Year in a purely westerns on the decrease. way with an ostentatious ardour. The hope that the New Year They spend this night in dancing will bring, solution to those pro- halls and restaurants or at private blems. which seemed insoluble in parties, while the middle and low the past. Is deeply imbued in class Chinese attach to it the signi

human nature, which falls to rea-

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cance of the national. "lunar" New 1ize that compared to the realities Year and observe it in the tradi-of life there is no conception more rnment House to-day.

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Chinese New Year will fall ch Sunday. February 19.

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The annual race meeting of the Hongkong Jockey Club will be held un February 25, 27 and 28 and March 1 and 2

On Monday evening. Mr. 'E. Luk many friends at 4

The pussy cat, with a streaked ccat of grey, brown and tan and very plump in figure, moved about the house on padded paws making entertained Ittle noise in her comings and go- dinner party in the Hongkong ings. Her high whine was not an Hotel Roof Garden.

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interesting sound nor was she at- tractive. However, she was dearly "Members of the Hongkong Police loved by two lonely young bache will hold a supper dance in the

lors.

Rose Room of the Peninsula Hotel on Friday.

The cat was allowed todo al most anything. It could leap on to the mantel for a nap or curl up

Dr. Wong Wen-hao, Minister of in a ball on the safa, or attack the Economic Affairs, left Chungking shanks of feminine callers with her on December 23 on an inspection sharp claws, and get away with it.of the mines of Szechuen Pro-

vince.

The other morning, the cat was not on duty to awake its mas-

A careful physical examination Lers from their dreams of the night. Sad to say, pussy had de- shows that only 96 out of 5,000 parted this life during the night, pupils of the junior middle and She had consumed poison by ace-primary schools of Chungking, are

in perfect health.

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All engagements for the day and

Beginning this year, every 100 evening were cancelled by the two bachelors,

mourned their families in Szechuen Province will have a primary school, according pussy cat, which no doubt, is find- to plans of the Chinese Ministry [ing: things quite comfortable in

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A cocktail and dinner party was In this way the hair is protected. given in the Jacobean Room of the and so keeps its groomed appear. Hongkong Hotel on Monday by anct. Mr. C. C. Stark, managing director of Hongkong Mines, Ltd..

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On Saturday evening in the Rose Room of the Peninsula Hotel, the

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A. R. P. Grade I examination held Mr. V. G. Bowden, Australian R.A.M.C. will hold a 'supper dance. |by the St. John Ambulance Bri-Trade Commissioner in Shanghai,

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will pay a visit to Hongkong at the The annual dinner dance of the

Mrs. Dorothia Hole, Miss, Lillan end of this month. He will arrive Hongkong Philharmonic Society

Gooey, Miss Delminda Lopes, Miss in the Empress of Canada on will be held on Friday evening in Mas Gooey, Miss Alice Louise Mar January 27.

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Grade II: Mrs. Violet 8pink We have received from Messrs. The result of the Three-legged and Miss Renee Chu.

Reiss, Bradley & Co., sole agents Race at the Kowloon Cricket Club's An AR.P. examination in Eng-for the Interial Typewriters, a most children's sports on Monday was: lish will be held on Friday at 5.45 attractive calendar. This is one of 1. J. Ramsey and Eric Quest; 2, p.m. at St. John Ambulance Head- the calendars to which one looks Stanley Clark and Basli 014; 3,

David Baldwin and Peter Coombs. quarters.

forward every year.

could no longer appear among the public, so he concealed himself under the ground.

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Hence, when people worship him, they must kneel down and touch their foreheads. to the ground. When they burn incense to him, they must stick the incense in the ground. Besides these, a cup of tea is also offered. On the 30th of the 7th moon, people cele brate his birthday by burning in- cense, and children swing the red hot ember enclosed in the iron wire. It is on this day that all the devils, who had been set are to "during the month from Hell, are

called back.

Kar Dong Pu Sah" looks after the welfare of the family. He is kept in a small temple suspended at the corner of the parlour. He. like the rest of the gods, is wor- shipped twice a month.

A special service is required, at the birth of a son.

Dr. and Mrs. J. D. McKinnon and

their two daughters, Misses J. and M. McKinnon, arrived in the Colony on Monday in the 5.8. Tjisadane, and are residing at the Hongkong Hotel

A comprehensive and informative report of the work of the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, attached to the Univer- sity of London. has been received by the "Hongkong Daily Press."

The November issue of The. Hongkong Naturalist," Just re- ceived, is exceptionally attractive and contains a mass of very in- teresting reading matter on the birds, fish, etc., of the Colony.

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Reller funds, totalling $50,000 have been received by the South China Refugees Relief Association from General Wu Te-chen, former Chairman of the Kwangtung Pro- vincial Government,

St. John's Cathedral Women's Fellowship is 'holding a small sale of work, together with a Bridge and Mahjong Drive; in the Cathe- dral Hall on January 12, at 3 p.m. Players will be charged $1, includ- ing tea. There is no admission fee, and visitors to the sale of work may obtain tea at a cost of 50 cents."

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