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HONGKONG. DAILY PRESS

Charity Ball

SPLENDID

FANCY DRESSES

CRINOLINE, CLASSIC CHINESE COSTUMES, CUTE COMIC DOLL

"ROSETTE"

VICTORIAN BEAUTY, classl- cal Chinese ladies, gypsies. Spanish gallant, rhumba dan- cer, doll, people of different nationalities and periods, wear- ing gay

or sombre, striking or comical, costumes, crowd-

ed the Grill Room" of the.. Hongkong Hotel оп Friday night.

But anyone thinking that Hong-

THE PRIZE WINNERS-Misses Elsie Law, Jean Ma, Bella Ma and Mr. Higginbotham,

Mr. Higginbotham won the other

kong had suddenly become the prize for men, dressed as a Bur- most cosmopolitan social play-mese. He had on a red and white ground in the world would have jacket with a pink sarong.

been mistaken-the occasion was merely the fancy dress ball or- ganised by the local branch of the National Women's Relief As- sociation in ald of war wounded and refugees

In such a galaxy of colour and originality it will require a whole page to describe "even a tenth or twentieth of the costumes on view: here one can do no more than at tempt to draw attention to the prize winners and others that at- tracted the eve

MISS JEAN MA

Miss Jean Ma, one of the most popular of local Chinese socialities. won the prize for the

best cos- tume with her exquisite crinoline creation. Of white silk net" with pasies of pale blue ana pink flowers dotted here and there, her gown in itself was a picture; her pair of white silk trousers, of layers and layers of frills, emerged from a wide hooped skirt; for her accessories she had a white bonnet and a parasol of that period.

Her costurae is a whole was so fresh and charming as to make one think of a particularly beauti- fully in 2 garden of pretty. flowers.

ANCIENT CHINESE BEAUTY

Miss Elsie Law, who has the features of the ancient Chi- nese beauties, chose a costume that suited her down to the ground, as was evidenced by the murmurs of admiration that greeted her when she walked up the floor for the grand march.

A knee-length jacket of multi-

MISS ELSIE WONG Amongst other participants, Miss Elsie Wong's choice easi- ly stood out. She was gown- ed as an Arabian princess---a pink well studded with sequins covered her head, showing only her pair of lovely round eyes; black Jacket embrol-

IN SPANISH COSTUME Miss Dora Chow and Mr. Herbert Tong.

"

dered with sequins over a pink blouse; a pair of mauvé balloon trousers with a purple sash; huge diamonds round her throat and numberous brace- lets reaching up to her elbows-they made her's per- haps the most sparkling COS- tume there.

Others were Miss Hu Huk-lan

GENERAL

SERIOUS MACAO EXPLOSION

Firecracker Works Wrecked

Following a serious explosion within the premises of the Him Yuen fre-cracker factory, situat- ed at Tai Hang Road, Tham-tsai. Macat, which occurred on April 21, the building completely collapsed.

It was most fortunate that the Incident occurred at a late hour. when work had ceased and no one was in the premises.

The sound of the explosion was audible from quite à distance, and fire

appliances rushed to

scene.

The nature of the explosion unknown.

Hongkong Scouts

St. George

Honour

CONCERT HELD

the

PRINCE OF WALES AT ST. STEPHEN'S

BANNER RALLY

GIRLS COLLEGE

On Saturday afternoon ap- proximately 700 members of the

Well over 500 school boys and Hongkong and Kowloon Boy Scouts girls and their friends thoroughly gathered at the Diocesan Boys enjoyed a concert held in the School ground and staged a Rally great hall of St. Stephen's Girls' for the Prince of Wales' Banner. College on Saturday night. The activities of the afternoon The concert, which was for the were in honour of the Scouts' purpose of raising funds for the Patron Saint St. George, whose education of refugee children in anniversary was celebrated on Hongkong, was staged by eight Sunday,

schools. It took the form of a

Deputy Commissioner C. Champ-contest and awards were presented kin led the English-speaking to the best dramatic acts and members in a renewal of their songs, with a patriotic background. Scout Promise, and District Scout A sum of about $250 was rea- Commissioner F. H. Chan per-lised. formed the same for the Chinese Madame Herman Liu, widow of boys,

Dr. Kerman Liu, formerly presi-

His Excellency the Governor, Sir dent of the University of Shang- Geoffry Northcote, and Mr. E. hal, presented the awards. Cock, President of the Association. The winners of the best act were inspected the troops and joined in the pupils of the Pui Ching Girls' the singing of the National School, while the Lingnan Middle Anthem.

"School and the Kwong Wah Girls'

School shared second place..

GOVERNOR'S REMARKS

In a short speech to the Scouts.

The first prize for giris" singing His Excellency thanked them for was won by the pupils of the St. their invitation, commended them Paul's Girls' College. Other girls' on their splendid showing and schools taking part were the Ying their work with refugees in the Wan College, Put To School and past months. Presented to the St. Stephen's Girls' College.. 18th Hongkong (Cheung Chaul

The first prize for boys' singingį Troop by the Governor was a Spe- was won by King's College. Other cial Certificate, of Commendation boys' schools which took part for the excellent work performed were the Lingnan Middle School at a fire on the Cheung Chat and Pul Ying College. Island. last year."

"

With best wishes and express-

coloured sequins over a long white as Chinese bride, Mrs. Rose Tan ing the desire to see another meet- gown, hair piled high on her fore-as a Chinese lady of 30 years ago. ing in the near future, the Gov- head and studded. with Dowers Miss Salina Lukas an ancient ernor, with his A.D.C., Captain S. and trinkets, and with it all a face Chinese giri. Miss Patricia Ho as H. Batty-Smith, left the school possessing that type of serene at rhumba dancer. Miss Priscilla ground. traction that inspired China's Ho as a Hungarian gypsy. Mrs. gallants of old to deeds of glory-wong Man as Queen of Spades, no wonder she literally walked and Misses Camilia Pang off with the prize for this section. Audrey Ho as gypsy dancers..

and

MISS BELLA MA

won the AMBULANCE BALL

Petite Miss Bella Ma prize for the most original COM- tume: when she stepped on the floor as a cute dolly in a box there was never any doubt as getting the decision.

to

PROGRAMME

TROOPS PRESENT

+

FUNERAL OF MR.

J. GROSSETT

The funeral took place at the. Colonial Cemetery on Saturday of Mr. John Grossett, Second Officer

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Troops assembled included the new of the s.3, Hal Ching, who died HONGKONG DOCTOR Tai Po Tsni Troop attending their from natural causes in his cabin. first Rally.

Troops who competed were 1st H.K. early on Friday morning. The Rev. Sea Scouts, ist HK. St. Joseph's Col- Cyril Brown officiated at the THE King's College, 10th H.K. St. lege, 2nd H.K. Cathedral (Catholic), graveside.

The following is published i

the "Government Gazette” :-"

At an enquiry under the pro- The chief mourner was Captain visions of the Medical Registra-

on

her Ballroom Champions Sth Roving Fifth, 6th K. Diocesan D'Lamare, Captain W. Kirby, and duct in a professional respect of

In Exhibition

Her outat was, true to the smallest detall. She wore a knee-

length dress of red cloth and lay-

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WARRANTS PRESENTED

Paul's College 12th H. Queen's Col- lege, 19th H.K Central Chinese, 15th. H. Farrar, O.B.E., and others tion Ordinance, 1935, held at the HK. Wah Yan College, 1st K. St. present at the graveside were Urban Council Chambers Andrew's Church, 4th K Garrison. Messrs C. L Farmer," T. Ramsay March 24, 1939, into certain con Boys' College, 8th K Shamshulpo, 11th K. Wah Yan College, 13th many others,

Dr Na Yeokkin on July 7, 1838, St. Teresa's Church, 16th K Mons Floral tribues were sent by the the Medical Board recorded & find- A Ane programme is arranged Kok, 16th Kowloon City. 17th F. La China Coast Officers Guild, Wil-ing thereon and that the said Dr.. ers of white cellophane paper. for the forthcoming St. John Salle College, 19th E Tai Po Tsal Hamson Company, Douglas Steam-Ng Yeok-kin be censured but re with coloured socks and rubber Ambulance Ball on Friday...Api 2521st K. Young Men Christian Associa-ship Co.. Institute of Engineers frained from giving a direction Village, 20th Yu Yeung School and shoes to match, and a huge red at the Hongkong Hotel, from 8.30 ton.

and Shipbuilders of Hongkong. for his name to be struck off the bow perched on her head. Her p.. to 2.00 am.

Captain, Officers and Engineers of Medical Register face was well made up: two. red. The Lambeth Walk and the The Scouters who received War-

5.5, Hatching. Captain and Mrs. O. round patches were painted on her Palais Glide will be featured rants were:

Chang Chung Yah, R Ashton Hill H. Farrar, Mr. S. T. Williamson, cheeks, her lips were done in an amongst the dances,

and Yung Wing Tung, Group Scout Mr. C. L Farmer. Mr. T. Ramsay, exaggerated manner, and-most The following Cabaret Show is masters; G. Stewart, G. 8. P. Hey Douglas Lapralk and Co. and LEAGUE OF PALS outstanding feature her eyelids arranged-Miss Da'sy O'Keefe's wood and Andrew Wan, Rover Scout were drawn with pencil lines that Pupils in the Blue Danube Waltz: Leaders: Lee Ching Tu and Kwok many others.

Ping Cheung, Asst made them look as though they Miss Gloria Yee and Thomas Lee, Leaders: Wong Tsz Shing. Cheng Tze -Rover Scout were lashes from a distance. the winners of the Hongkong Bal

Chati Ralph Dorner, Chan Kwel KOWLOON C.C. Room Championship for 1939; Mrs, Cheung and S. L. de Faria. Scout. "SBNDI FELBERT TONG

Percy Chen the famous Mei Lan masters; Robert Maycock, Lo

CLOSING DANCE Miss Dora Chow, as a Spanish Fang Sword Dance; Miss Azalea Ping. Wong, Kam Pun, B. V. H. 8 Kowloo

Burnett-Lesson L. lady, won a special prize, for her Reynolds-Ballet

0.

Kowloon Cricket Club's closing Millington, R. J. Miss Leonard, Lai Kim Hung and Lam Po of the Season Dance will be held partner, Mr. Herbert Tong, secur-Eve Turner-soloist and Col-Wah Aust. Scoutmasters: N. P. P. S. on Saturday, April 29, from 9.30 ed the award for the best man's leen Ng Quinn-Crooner.

Nolde and Yeung Su Yee (Miss), p.m. til 2.30 am, when the dance. There were three cabaret costume. Mr. Tong's outfit was The souvenir programme is both Cubmasters.

band of 2nd Bn. The Royal Scots, numbers, the Misses Peggy Scotcher | of green velvet, embroidered with attractive and instructive. Tickets for the Prince of Wales Banner re-will be in attendance. Tickets, and Ellen Ford appearing in a

The first half of the Competition gold, with, of course, the nevare $5.00.(including Dinner),

sulted as follows:

including 1ght refreshments, will ballet number, arranged by Mr. G.. itable sombrero. Miss Chow's gown Early booking is advised, either was of a red shawl over a black at the Hongkong Hotel, or through and green skirt, with a high head the St John Ambulance Headquar- dress of black lace.

ters.

Dancer:

POP NOT TOO BIG, PLEASE

I THINK I'LL BUY YOU.

A GOLF CLUB, POP!

Chi

DANCE

The Hongkong "Branch of the 'League of Pals held their Carnival [Dance at the Peninsula Hotel on Baturday night, some 100 persons attending. The Chief Pal for Hong- kong, Mr. E. Heidler, was Master of Ceremonies,

1. St. Andrew's Church, 169 points be: Ladies $1.50 and Gentlemen Goncharoff, Doctor H. L. Ozorio out of 200.

$2.00. Booking is now open at K in a version of "Tea for Two, and points.

C.C. and tables may be reserved | Jack Gilchrist in à novelty dance, for parties of six or over.

"The Chestnut Tree”.

3. Diocesan Boys' School, 164

3. Shamāhuipo. 183 points

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