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SOCIAL

WOMEN'S PAGE

OLD AGE NEED NOT

BE LONELY

Women Should Prepare

In Younger Years

Who will not agree that there are few figures so pathetic in this world as the lonely torced into solitude by her advancing age? And what plight is there for which so little general sym- pathy is spared?-

If some of these lonely women who face the fact that age is creeping on had prepared for it in advance they could have in- But obviously sured against the emptiness of many dull hours.

it is far from easy to meet the empty days when the enemy is at their door..

How to combat this loneliness? It must often seem that in the creation of things apparently no allowance was ever made for the arrival of the lonely woman, but somewhere in the scheme there must be a niche for the labours of every woman, and it must be within the power of everyone to make her fellow-beings happier and wiser for her existence.

Suggestions for overcoming they their own chairs and the draughts toneliness of old age may be from windows. and the way the numerous, but one which must housekeeping or cooking is carried. stand out is "thought and more cut. and their chat may not quite thought for others" Those who glitter with brilliant epigrams. have had an Innings of galety and But, while the elderly can do youthful fün can surely gather up much to overcome the "aloneriess" the flowers of very simple hap- which so many suffer, their gal piness and, then distribute themantry should not be forgotten by with real generosity. But let those who with a certain amount them beware of giving unsought or consideration can do much to advice. Soring reminiscences. and. innke them feel that they still have above all, woeful recitals of the some purpose and Importance in Most of the elderly or old past as compared with the present ite. and mournful expression of discon- are necessarily lonely, unless they .tent.

have sufficient means to make up

The young are not Interested. for the loss of vivacity by lavish So many of their Nor. are the middle-aged. And the entertainment. elderly will so often try, to go one old friends have died, and it is so better, the result being often ac-much more difficult to make new centuated bitterness.

02.05.

THE GOOD LISTÈNER

But what a boon old age can really be it properly utilized. How beloved, for instance, the veteran in whom one can con- flde, who will listen sympathe- tically, who will not disap- prove, nor advise, but will en courage-and, above all, will smile when the smile is in- dicated, and console when con- solation is needed. The good listener is worth her weight in gold, and has actually capi- talized that quality in America. "listening" to people who sim- ply must talk to somebudy- at so much per half-hour. To the casual observer, so many of the aged or elderly may just seem old women living a dull life- often in other people's homes, and being a little, super-fussy about,

FOOT ITCH

ATHLETE'S FOOT

According to the Government Health Bulletin No. E-29. at least 50% of the adult population of the Volted Slater are being altacked by thị địa- case known as Athlete's Foot

Usually Be

arta between the tors Little watery blisters form and the skin cracka and peels. After a whir the Kiching beyores in- tense and you feel as though you would like to scratch of wil the site.

Beware of It Spreading

Often the disease travels all over the bottom of the feel. The soles of your feel become rel and swollen. The skin also cracka and peels, and the itching becomes worse and worse.

Get rid of this disease as quickly sa possible, be-

pause it is very contagious It may is your

to

AVENUES OF SELF-HELP Gallantly, in many tases, these women are as old soldiers marching on with waving ban- ners, controlling the tempta- tion to ask for pity ar mourn their past happiness. trying valiantly to be interest- ed in the small things of their new and lonely life in place of the larger ones, living up to their faith that the best is yet"

to come.

child loves to be treated as an equal. So does the elderly woman love to feel that she is not com- pletely out of things. And how easily can those not quite so old

einptiness help to fill the

that comes with the years

TUESDAY'S

MENU

BREAKFAST

Baked Apple

... Cereal

Pork Sausages ind Pancakes

Coffee

LUNCHEON

Tomato Soup Artichoke Salad

Baked Ham Fried Potatoes Buttered Cauliflower Brussels Sprouts

Apricot Pie

Tea

DINNER

Shrimp Cocktail

4:

Boullion Asparagus Salad Fillet Steak Baked Potatoes, Little Peas Grilled Mushrooms Popovers

Ice Cream and Anger Cake Coffee

Marriages At Registry

There were two Chinese mar- rlages at the Registry, Supreme Court, yesterday.

Hollywood

Fashions

Cold winds are defed by Joan Crawford in mink trimmed coat of black wool boucle with Peter Pan collar of the fur and a ̈sprig of fresh violets pinned impromptu QU her mink fronted muff. Miss Crawford, playing 隳 young skater In "Ice Failles," chooses a mink edged box-like turban and beavy square fingered gloves in brown kid to set off the cont.

Flexible loops of alligator leather about an inch wide fashion Ann Rutherford's new belt worn. with her cashmere slip-on sweaters.

The tea hour Is made more bewitching by Rita Johnson's black crepe one-piece dress with a wide, boned delt

the that's natural ally of Miss Johnson's

slender waist. A deep fuchsia

shade is used for the belt and back vell of the felt, pill box hat. Again the flower tone is repeat ed in the suede envelope bag

ST. TERESA YOUNG MEN'S

SOCIETY

Aims Realised, Says Report

The three chief aims, name- ly pursuit of personal santi- Beation, works of charity and apostolate, and sound and healthy recreation, were fui- filled during the year, says the annual report of the St. Teresa's Chinese Young Men's Society, which held its annual general meeting on January 14. The pursuit of personal santi- fication was done through general Communions and lectures.

As usual the Society also carried out works of charity. A successful concert was held at the Kowloon Tong Club on June 15 for war re- Het. House-to-house collection for war refugees was discontinued al- together, because "practically the whole Colony had been covered by the members and their friends and those of other organizations. Church door collections were more

Intensively carried out with the co- operation of the various parish priests.

At the annual bazaar of the So-

she carries. Black suede bull-clety of Saint Vincent de Paul, the on gloves, and open-toed lastex Society's stall was undoubtedly big- shoes in black complete the cos- tume,

Judy Garland has hit upon a novel way of using white angora, She's

dream of wide-eyed innocence in a fluff of bandanna knit‘angors wool tied over

with her curls

Her matching angora muff. co-workers on "The Wizard of Oz" voted it more flatter- Ing than ermine, and the best of it is that Jady knitted the bandanna and muff herself.

In one ceremony Mr. Shu, Shi- When her curls are pinned up,

MacDonald, star

of nam, a student, and son of a Jeanette Chinese military officer, was mar- "Broadway Serenade.". chooses a ried to Miss Chan Pun-chun. The dark mulberry beret which tips witnesses were Messrs. Henry Shu dangerously over the left eye. Or boasts a snood at the and Chan Shun-wing...

suede, it Miss Choy York-may became, the back of the hat which shows it- bride of Mr. Lee Yook-chuen, who seif again in the top of the crown is employed at the

small Canadian peeking through a Pacific Railways. The witnesses Hole there, were Messrs. Choy Wal-hon and Arthur Yooklum Lee,

Mr. T. J. Gould. Deputy Regis trar of Marriages. officiated at both ceremonies.

Mr.

round

ger than that of previous years and as usual. It supplied various game of skill and luck to on- thusiastic and charitable patrons. The great success was due to the Ane co-operation" of members and their friends, and especially" to Mr. Ind Martin.

arranged and who supervised the decorations, etc.

. RECREATION During the past year the mem- bers enjoyed plenics to Hung How, the 13 Mile Beach, Stanley and`]

Saikung.

The Committee wishes

to put on record the hearty thanks of all members to their popular Spiritual Director. Reverend Fa- ther A. Granell for haring sup- plied provisions on all these oc-

casions.

games.

On the Feast of Saint Teresa, the Patron Saint of the Society, a din-

ner

was held to celebrate the grand occasion in conjunction with the Third Order of St. Francis and our sister organization, the Saint Teresa's Chinese Young Ladies As- sociation.

A group of Badminton players fully availed themselves of the in-. coor court In the club-house. Thanks are due to. Messrs. John Chong and George Lenz for super- Fascinating tip to red-heads isvisory work in connection with the revealed by Greer Garson whose eye-shadow is a pale yellow. The tawny tone of the shadow em- phasizes the emerald tints in the ANNOUNCEMENT

actress' eye and 'does wonders to

tones rich The forthcoming marriage is bring forth the

of announced between Chong Miss Garson's tition tresses. Kwok-kwong, teacher, of No... 99 Miliza Korjus has a hostess Thomson Road, ground floor; and gown of satin and chiffon But the elderly can find avenues Miss Rosaline Chan, of No. 21

with long ceremonious train, of self-help, and wilt discover far O'Brien Road, second floor.

particularly grand for the more than she ever dreamt of in

holiday season. Misa Korjus, her philosophy.

who has just completed Mind development might, help

role in "The Great Waltz," the towards

realization

takes advantage of, the vogue nothing was ever rréated without

for colour this season by " purpose. There can and should

subtly blending Chinese be a multitude of interests.

yellow, biscuit, and black for this brilliantly simple gown. Feathers not only on hats but

J.

that

But the important thing to re- member before age strikes is that boredom a parent of loneliness.

and. If boredom is avoided early in life, future solitude may be avoid ed or at least reduced,

“SUN-BATHING" ON A FOGGY DAY

Keep-Fit Enthusiast

her

"We think the defendant has carried the Keep-ft Movement toc far." remarked Mr. E. Trim, chair-on milady's dressing table. Latest man of the Wimbledon Bench An perfume bottles, Florence Rice 'are miniature crystal case against Stanley Taylor, of says,

The Silas-place, Chalk Farm, N.W., was "plumes" in sets of three." dismissed on payment of £1 costs, lovely,

fragile containers are attractive

The lonely exist among the rich and the poor, and it is often the case that the poor frequently meet Taylor, summoned for alleged gold tipped, and add with sympathy more easily than improper behaviour, was stated to touch to the dressing table after those in better circumstances, have told a keeper on Wimbledon the perfume has been used.

So, whether your elderly ac. Common that he was sun-bathing. quaintances be rich or poor, do try The keeper. Frank Mitchell, said tu spare a few smiles for them that Taylor was wearing only s Make them feel that happiness of small lip.

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some kind remains a welcome visi- "There was no sun at the time. tor, afd remeraber that your and, in fact, it turned out to be friendship, however simple it may the fogglest day of the year," ad- be, can ward off the dreaded and ded Mitchell, "He told me that he ever-threatening lonelines.

belonged to a nudist colony,"

NEWSETTES

Sales of tickets for the Fanling The meeting on Thursday

at

hands or even to the under ares or crotch of the Sweep (Rellet Cup) are proceed-1 p.m, at the St. Francis Hotel

WHEN SEEKING

A MATE

Three successful tombolus were held during the year.

PR. MAESTRINI During the year under review the Society lost a Spiritual Director in the person of Rev. Father N. Maes- trini, who was transferred to the Catholic Cathedral as secretary to Bishop H. Valtorta. In full appre- clation and gratitude for his bene ficent connection with St. Teresa's Church as parish priest and with the Society as its Spiritual Direc- tor for no less than four years, a fitting farewell party and a present were given to Father Maestrini in the club-house on May 6 by the Apostleship of Prayer. The Chil- dren of Mary, the Plous Union, The Third Order, Chinese Young Ladles Association, the St. Teresa's Scouts of the parish, and by the Society. The membership of the Society is satisfactory and financial position sound.

NEW COMMITTEE The incoming committee for 1939

Falling In Love With is as follows: President. Mr. Chan

A Dimple

Yap Yu: Vice President, Mr. Pat- rick Wong: Hon. Secretary, P. Y. T. Lo; Hon, Treasurer, Mr. J. M. Men should beware of falling Walker: Councilors: Messrs. John In love with a dimple because they always find themselves mar- ried to the whole girl, Rev. Dr. Ivan H. Hagedorn warned at his anual "Bride and Bridegroom Servies" in Philadelphia “

On the other hand, girls should Most people who have Athlete's Foot have tried apace and it is expected that of the Hongkong Y's Men's Club pas up gigolos in favour of steady alf kinds of remedies to cure it without success the total will reach wel over will be a closed meeting. Re- fellows because the latter make Ordinary Termicides. antiseptics, save or oint

40,000, ments, seldom do say good.

Here's How to Treat It

„The germ tḥal enuses the disesas is known, as

tissues of the skin and is very hard to kill. A test

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Chong, L. Martin, John A. Chen, George Lenz and Matthew Lum...

good

game

of

well, or play s bridge.

"MISTAKEN ATTITUDE "But the very worst reason for ports by the 1938 Committee and the best providers. "Falling in a girl to marry is because she is general discusalon of plans for love is not accidental or some- tired of working and looking for Lady Northcote will "christen" the coming year will be presented, thing that just happens to you" a soft berth and someone's sup- Tinea Trichophoton. It buries itacif deep in the the T.8.M.V. Breconshire at the

the clergyman warned. "Picking port," he added. made shows it takes 15 minutes of boiling to sui Talkoo Dockyard at 'the launch- The Hongkong Y's Men's Club a husband or wife is the most im- Co-operation between wife and

on ing at 6.30 p.m. Thursday, has decided to present a banner portant act of one's life, but un-

method of husband is the best be to the YMCA, Unit proceeding fortunately, it is the one which assuring a happy home, in the to the front. Mr. Wm. Yinson ordinarily is given the least opinion of Dr. Hagedorn, who Lee will also present a banner on thought

believes that problems should be "Often, a man will fall in love

worked out mutually. with a dimple, and find."himself married to the whole girl he sald "Cirls sometimes

The germ, so you can see why the ordinary 'reme

dies are unsuccessful

HF was developed solely for the purpose of: treating Athlete's Foot it is a 1kguld that pene February 2, Cocktails will fected paria. It peels of the Ease of the skin served from 7 to 8.30 pm. where the germ breeds.

trates and dries quickly. You just paint the af

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Itching Stops Immediately

pai

the, la immediately relieved. You should

A charity entertainment will be behalf of the Clubs in the China given under the joint auspices of Region. infected parts with H. F. night and the Hongkong Y's Men's Club and morning until your feet are well. Usually this,

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fakes from three to ten days, although in severe the St. Paul's Girls' College at the Mr. D. J. Sloss, Vice-Chancellor Ces it may take longer or in mild cases less time,

are

He will leave the skin soft and anokh. You College Hall on Friday and Satur- of the University, gave a lecture equally foolish," he pointed out.

day, March 10 and 11.

wall marvel at the quick way it brings you relief; especially if you are one of those who have tried

for years to get rid of Vihlete's Foot without que

cess

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Men should not consider it a disgrace to help do the dishes, he sal after asserting that "almost any man would rather be caught than robbing the baby's bank holding a dish towel.

"Stand

side by side in build- Ing a home, have a family, strug- gle side by side, and stand the tical director in the war areas in together before the altar of order to strengthen resistance living God.... Then romance need Gen. Li Chi-hsin, formerly mill- against the Japanese. The nomin- not fade; instead, it may grow save the town of Carryong, 180 tary chief of Kwangtung, wilial head is Generalissimo Chiang deeper, fuller and sweater with miles north-east of Melbourne. shortly assume a new post as poll- Kai-shek

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the years," he concluded.

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