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SOCIAL

WOMEN'S PAGE

HONGKONG PERSONALITY BEAUTY FOR

INTRODUCED

MISS PHYLLIS HARROP

BEHIND A LARGE FLAT TOP DESK stacked high with bulg- ing files, memoranda and red reference books presides a pretty, blonde, affichent career woman, the Lady Assistant to the Secretary for Chinese Affairs, Miss Phyllis Harrop.

This is quite a big title to attach to such a young woman " who is alight of build and has a pair of keem, penetrating, clear blue eyes. :

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But, the Lady Assistant take it." and has undertaken the huge task of protecting, counsell- ing and educating the young and old, helpless Chinese" women and children in the Colony.

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This feminine public defender of the unfortunate local Chinese.. was born in Manchester, England. about thirty years ago (Misa Far- rop gave a laugh as an answer. to our inquiry regarding her age), and received her education in that elty. Completing her studies at the Manchester University, Miss Har- top travelled to Shanghal in the year 1929.

In 1932 she found herself in India and returned home

to

England the next year. Here she remained until 1934 when she again went to Shanxi and took over social service and settlement work Investigating, studying and Improving the life of the poorer classes in the North took Phyllis Harrop into Manchuria where she remained for six months. The ex- periences in this land of mixed

nationalities was indeed beneficial and revealing

MISS P. M.-HARROP

THE BEACH

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A New sunburn preparation is made in solid form, like a cake of soap. It fits comfortably in the hand and 19 sovered perforated paper. You tear off the paper bit by bit as you use the block. It is packed in smart emerald green carton, so there' is no risk of breakage or spilling when travelling.

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A new make-up bag for the beach is oval shaped, covered with white pigskin and ined throuwh- out with oiled silk. A flap, Ätted with beauty preparations, lets

down at one side, the interior of the

free bag being kept

for personal belongings.

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Another model is a shelf bag. The base of the bag is formed by an oblong box (the bag will sit down without collapsing: a useful trick on a sandy beach) and is Atted cut with every make-up need. It is detachable and can be carried separately if desired.

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The bag is in washable fabric, employ to unearth the demoralis-with a crinkled surface, and you ing and unlawful practices taking get it in pastel shades. place in the Colony. Also, the task ́ of counselling and educating the Chinese women towards a higher standard of daily existence, is under their supervision.

Behind The Scenes You, the public, now and ther have read in the newspapers .ol. raids on brothels where child pro stitution exists, and the buying arid selling of children into slavery. During the next years, until 1937, Miss Harrop. and her office, is when the bombing and northern behind the scenes, trying desper- Chinese and Japanese "informal-ately against the great odds of war" caused her to become a re- "squeeze," 'stupidity." "literacy" fugee and change her residence to and the well known husa-hush Hongkong. Miss Harrop worked in system" to give these human be- and about Shanghai.

ings a decent, clear and, at least. orderly life.

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or holiday. A neat outfit to take The eyes ned special care when

away contains eyedrops, dropper and a special oil for painting round the eyes to prevent sun wrinkles.

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THURSDAY'S MENU

BREAKFAST·

Orange Juice Cereal Scrambled Eggs with Dried Beet Conеe

LUNCHEON

Barley Soup

Stuffed Tomato Salad Macaroni and Cheese Baked

String Beans Creamed "Parsnips Popovers

Danish Cake Iced Tea

DINNER

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Fruit Cocktail Vegetable Salad Creamed Sweetbreads French Fried Potatoes

Green Peas" Carrot Souffle Tapioca Puuding

Colee

perfume) added to the suds - In

Flower Mist" is a new and lovely scent your clothes, deliciously. A few drops of toilet lotion which you wash your lingerie, will

NEWSETTES

ed to a sick child at the Violet Peel Health Centre.

YESTERDAY'S REGISTRY WEDDING

MR. H. F. PHILLIPS & MRS. R. B. FERRAND

Mr. Hubert Francis Phillips, manager of the Kowloon branch of the Hongkong and Shangbai Banking Corporation, and... Mrs.

*ས Rosaleen Bertha Ferrand were married yesterday afternoon at the Registry, Supreme Court,

Mr. T. & Whyte-Smith, Regis- trar of Marriages, officiated. The bride was given away by Mr. F. B. Winter, while Mr.. W. T. Yoxall was bestman.

Mrs. Phyllis Winter and Mr. C. C. Blake

were also witnesses of

the ceremony.

A reception was afterwards given for the happy couple by 8th Van- deleur Grayburn, Chler Manager of the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank, at the Bank Mess, where a large gathering of friends and colleagues gathered to offer their good wishes

Mr. Winter proposed the toast. and Mr. Phillips suitably replied.

Bride's Dress

The bride wore a long, grey organza dress from "Ann Todd," London, and carried a spray of stephanotis. Her going-away "Cos- time was a navy blue linen suit, with a white blouse, red belt and a white summer felt hat with ac- cessories to match.

The latter costume and the greater part of the bride's trous- eau were designed by Mdm. Sophie

Costides, of "Eunice."

Mr. and Mrs. Phillips will leave in the Empress of Asta this even- Ing for their honeymoon in Manila.

ROSARY

CHURCH

Mr. F. A. Gill Weds Miss B. M. Sarrazolla

The wedding of Miss Beatrice Maria Sarrazolla Xavier to Mr.

afternoon at three-forty-five o'clock, in the flower decked Rosary Church, Kowloon was per- formed by Rev. Father L. M. Rossi, and attended by approximately one-hundred guests.

Perfectly Natura! Hongkong, in the beginning "Di The Immigration of Chlaese The Rev. D. Rosenthall will be The Hongkong Society for the 1938, was desperately in need of women and children out of the the speaker at the YM.C.A. Dls-Protection of Children have re- the type of services which Phylls Colony to Indo-China, the Straits cussion Group on Sunday at 9p.m.ceived the sum of $75 from Mr. Harrop could render, therefore, it and other ports is closely watched

F. N: Wong as a donation in ap- was perfectly natural" that she by Miss Harrop's office. There have

The YMC.A. Launch Picnic on preciation of the services render-Francisco Antonio Gill yesterday stepped into her present work as been found cases where young girls Saturday, July 22, will start from Lady Assistant to the Secretary and children have been taken to Kowloon at 2.30 p.m. for Chinese Affairs.

these ports and sold into prostliu- This is a big job which covers tion or slavery. The League of Na- Mr. Wong Shtu-, of the Gov- many branches of daily ille for the tions have requested Miss Harrop ernment Clerical Service, Chinese puuter class, including to write a report regarding Chinese brates his birthday to-day. Hongkong and the New Territories, immigration due to her first-hand

All Air Raid Frecaution lectures Social welfare for young boys and knowledge on the subject.

In hundreds of ways the Lady at the Maryknoll Convent School girls, baby farms, slave rackets, į prostitution, Industrial, health and Assistant to the Secretary for have now terminated.. sanitation education, financial and Chinese Affairs is giving her braiC – economic troubles, all these factors power and strength towards eras- Mr. Clem Ah-chee manager of and more, must be watched. in-ng the ignorant heritage hun- Mayon and Co., is leaving for New vestigated and advised according dreds of Chinese

to the individual's classification.

There are nine assistants work-ves. ing under Miss Harrop and many

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The Air Raid Precautions Officer cele-announces the result of the U.S.R.C. class as follows:--Passed as Alr Raid Wardens: Mrs. F. Webster Knutsford Hotel, Kowloon: Mrs. M. S. Geall, la, Luna Building, How loon;

Mrs. C. Dimberline, 184, Nathan Road, 2nd floor.

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The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Xavier, of Kowloon. she passed down the church sale decorated with arches of greens and white flowers, on the arm of her father.

The bridal costume was fashion- Mr. Ngat Kwong-viq. ∙pro-

ed of fine, delicate, white silk lace and Zealand to-morrow and expects toiminent Chinese in Slam and a women

over white satin. children are carrying through their be away for several months. member

Attached to of the Kwangtung People's Political Council,

Miss Xavier's head, by a white To-morrow the Central British Hongkong for Chungking by plane shell halo, was a five yard white silk tulle embroidered vell, which CLAN CHIEFTAIN School will hold a Swimming Gala on Tuesday, to interview Chair-

at the TMC.A. Fool trom 9 to man Lin Sen and

had a foundation of a lace train matching the bridal gown.

RESTORES CASE REOPENS

Dental Plates

to

Girl And Kinsman As Rival Claimants

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Generalissimo

Chiang Kai-shek. He will also

make an inspection of the new A meeting of voluntary helpers Industries

and reconstriction in connection with the

forth-work there. coming fair at St. Andrew's will be

held at the YMCA on Thursday, July 20, at 11 am.

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Natural Colour the girl claimant, Miss Catriona the formal

opening will take place on Tuesday. Mr. Liang, a native

DEFORE

AFTER

No matter how badly stained your dental plactis,teraden;" will clean it and restore attra

colour.

Mr. H. R., of Bristol, write can cally anders ail you say about Stiradent". It was amazing the way faint on my dental plate disappeared. The deltake Fui claum Sauling when I put the plate in way moutḥ something I had never had befois, kuwvour meuch I scrubbed was dantime."

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destore-free freni filiz, particles of food and al lomigo matter. It makes your plato like new and is harness to dentures. Price 1/- and 1/9 5 alf chemists.

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In her arms the bride carried white lillies,

The Reception··

Attending the bride was her nister, Miss Celeste Xavier..

Mr. Gill in the son of "the late Mr. Lone Liang, formerly

He Charge d'Affaires of the Chinese Mr. P. G and Mrs. P. GIL The legal dispute over the chlaf-

was attended by Mr. Edward M. Legation at Prague, Czecho-Blo- The Hongkong and Yaumati

Hellder as bestman. Mr. F. Reme taincy of the Macleans of Ardgour. Ferry Co. is opening a new bathing Rumania by the Executive Yuan vakia, was appointed Minister to

dios acted sa 'usher which began in August, 1935, when pavilion at Silver Mine Bay and Louise Maclean was 16, is to be at 4 pm.

On the conclusion of the church' on Saturday. A special of Methsten, Kwangtung, served reopened, and protracted argu-ferry will leave the Yaumati Ferry vistonal court from 1927-28. Fromed to the Peninsula Hotel where, a as judge in the Shanghai pro-ceremony, the bridal party repair- Wharf at 2 pm. Last December Sir Francis Grant,

1929-39, he was counsellor of the reception was held.'... the Lord Lyon King of Arms, gave Sir George

Chinese Legation "In Berlin” McLaren Brown, judgment without naming either formerly European general mana-| Miss Maclean or her kinsman, Lt.-ger of the Canadian Pacific Rail- Cmdr. Henry Hugh Maclean, of way, whose unexpected death in Bursledon. as chief of the clan. He Torento a the age of 14 was an- said it was a social distinction nounced on June 28, spent 28 of beyond his power to impose on a his 50 years' service with the clan if they declined to recoense company in England..

ments are expected.

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FIRST AID FOR ALL

Mr. and Mrs. Gill will leave for a honeymoon trip to Singapore in the Conte Rosso. Returning to the Colony they will take rest- dence, Mr. Gil being associated with Messrs. Lowe, Bingham and Matthews in Hongkong -

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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accidents of life we cannot always In all the minor, and major

have the Doctor--ready, at' hand. Small accidents in the home are The following forthcoming mar- always occurring-a cut finger_riages are announced:-Fte, James the jagged wound from a tín the Robson, of the 1st Battalion, the graze on a child's knee-are-all Middlesex. Regiment, and Miss potential dangers.. No cut is Maria Avila, of No. 47, Pitt Street, that he harmless. Even the tiniest wound Yaumati;

exis a wide-open door to the germs Mr. Tung Bik-kwong, merchant, consum which cause blood poisoning of No. 213, Wanchal Road, ground of national re-

Why not make up a portable door, and Miss Au Yeung Wal-ban first aid box containing every- | of No. 15, Chilman Street. thing necessary for carrying out

Miss Maclean was, however, Replying to Chairman Lin Sen's granted the right to bear the arms, message on the second conjointly with her four sisters, O'sary of the outbreak of the Sino- her father, who was chieftain when Japanese hostЛities, Generalissimo The died in 1935.

| Chiang » Kal-shek says There have also been several will redouble his efforts hearings of the case in the second pell the invaders and division of the Court of Session.mate, the task Edinburgh, -

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In a petition presented to Lord {" Aitchison at this court Miss The "Chung Hwa Jih Pao," the simple dressing of wounds. Maclean Was described as Wang Ching-wel's mouthpiece. is The box should not be too heavy BLACK LOOKS COOL

Chieftainess of Ardgour," while virtually banned from circulation and should have a strap or sling Lt. Cmdr. Maclean was designated as newsboys still refuse to dis- so that it can be carried a dis heat wave fashion set by smart

All-black ensembles were 18th Chieftain of Ardgour.

tribute it states 2 Shanghai tance in an emergency especially No Complete Ruling

message. Three delegates were when touring by car when in shoppers in. Bond-street on a re- Mr. Hector McKechnie, for L.- sent by the Japanese

authorities camp.

cent morning Women wore dia- Cmdr Maclean, said he was not to extend congratulations to the

A simple hinged box should be Phanous, full skirted black frocks, satisfied that the Lord. Lyon hád paper when it re-appeared on lined with white American cloth

with block accessories and hats. given a complete ruling, and asked Monday. that the case should be put on the

This can be sponged and kept eure little dress of black taffeta, with a tiny waistline and clean vey easily Summer Roll so that two pointa Generalissimo Chiang Kai-

The following articles are the buttoned bodice, was the choice could be decided:

shek has received a message from most useful for emergency first of one debutante. She.com- Which of the rival claimants Mr. Chen Shou-ming, member of ad and the list can be made up pleted the picture by her "Salva- should be chier according to the the People's Political Council, who inexpensively by any chemist 3 on Army" shaped bonnet of supposed rules of succession among is an influentiel overseas Chizete bandages 3 Inches wide, 3 bandages shiny black straw Highland clans; "and."

In Biam, that patriotic donations 2 inches wide, 1 packet each of Brightest prints were worn by

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If Henry Maclean was recognised amounting to $700,000 were col-white kat, Boric lint and white other young girls. The majority as chieftain, would he be entitled lected from overseas Chinese in cotton, wool; i boracic aintment, had no hats on their to supporters as such.

Stam on the second armiiversary scissors, safety pins, a boule of ly curled Edwardian

THURSDAY, JULY 13, 1939.

1After mind

BOEL UP

MATH GRAVY& ALL MEAT DISHES

GRAVY, SOUPS. STIWS ETC.

BISTO

BRING OUT THE FULL FLAVOUR

with

Soups, stews or meat dishes

8.76

instantly im

proved by the addition of Blato, which massos,

thickens and favours all at the one time.

Bisto!

Trade Enquiries to: John D. Hulehison & Co., Hong Kong,

AISLE AND FAREWELL

**So the condemned man are a hearty breakhrt?"

"Oddly enough'he did -- in spite of Last night's nag party. All ut now for the orange bloxrans.“

*And the little head?”

" Ticking over beautifully, old boy, Cool si a frame-full of encumbert. Am I becoming a saturated solution —'or' is it just the influence of a good MOMAN ?**

"Your ignorance of the faces of life, Edmond, is little short of monumental. Remember the long draught of Rose's Lime Juice I made you drink before retiring ? Pause and consider, Edmond

"ROSE'S LIME JUICE

knowing me as you do -- was that "pare altruismi? **

* I've never known you do an muzelfish dzt in your lifs old boy."

**Right. My only concern was to save myself wouble and get you to the church in such condition that you could both speak audibly and walk unaided. With the help of Rose'i' Lime Juice I have succeeded. Listen carefully, Edmond, while I explain". the chemical action of Rose's -- **

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"I say - Jooh! Quarter to sleven ! Where's the ring 7. Where's my hat ?

· Is the car ready ? · It my tis all right ? --- Hurry up, lavey up. Where's mi — ods, here it la ' QUICK!”

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Lord Aitchison said be would of the start of the Sino-Japanese Dettol antiseptic: also sal volatile, but adopted instead the place the matter on the Summer hostilities. Taking the lead, Mr. asprins, i adhesive tape and timental fashion of Roll for hearing

Chen himself om buted $80,000. small towel.