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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,

THE M. C. L. FETE.

FUNCTION A BIG SUCCESS.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 1926.

COAL DISPUTE.

PROFIT SHARING.

SWEDISH ROYALTY.

SHORT STAY HERE.

London, Nov, 20. The Crown Princo and Princess The Delegate conference ad- uf Sweden arrived in Hongkong journed until Nov. 28, after for yesterday morning at daylight by mulating recommendations upon 8.5. Katori Maru from Shanghai, which district settlements will be returning to Europe by the west- reached, notably, firstly, a divisionward route, after a tour of the of the net profits in a ratio of Orient via America. 87 and 13 per cent.; secondly, pay- The Royal couple are traveling ment of subsistence wages identical incognito as the Duke and Duchess with those in force during 1926 of Scania. Whilst in the north and thirdly, agreements termin-they visited both Peking and Nan- able at one month's notice.

Marked success attended the an nual al fresco fete and bazaar of the Hongkong Women's Gulld and Ministering Children's League on Saturday. As in previous years, the event took place in the grounds of Government House, and it again drew large crowds who entered thoroughly into the fun and frolic provided. The opening ceremony was marked by parade by the Pipe Band of the Borderers, fol-

Notts Agreement. lowing which Lady Clementi por- formed the formal opening. Her Nottingham coal owners and ladyship was received by Mrs. minera ave concluded a five-year W..T. Southern. Mrs. H. T. Creasy agreement, providing for the es and Mrs. Russell Brown. As Pre-tablishment of a District Wages sident "of the League, Mrs. Board, consisting of an equal num- Southorn made a brief speech in her of employers and workers re- which she expressed thanks to all presentatives under a chairman, poriodically to adjust wages in ac- who had assisted in the Fete, Zol-cordance with the results of the lowing which Lady Clementi, in industry in the district, the happy little speech, declared the minimum wage to be s. 118. a Fete open. Miss Ann King then shift, with a 7 hour day. handed a "pretty basket of chry- santhemums to Lady Clementi who was accorded a formal vote of thanks by Mrs. Russell Brown.

The Fete then began, and every. body present spent a most en- joyable time, there being innumer- able attractions on all hands. A special word of thanks is due to Mrs. Creasy, the energetic Hon. Secretary, Mrs. Southor and Mrs. Russell-Brown for the hard work they had put in prior to the Fete, and it is gratifying to learn that at least $5,000 will be raised as the result of the day's efforts.

The great attraction for the the Naval chute, children wa swings and seesaws and the Navy men in charge were kept busy from the opening until dusk came and the little ones toddled off tired and happy. "

Games of chance drew many secking the great rewards, but as the Lucky Wheel (Mr. R. M. Aus- tin), spun and the bucket of the "Lucky Well" (Mrs. Gillingham), came up, there were many disap pointments, with a philosophical return for just one more chance" and a consequent addition to the funds of the League.

Mrs.

the

The agreement.ia Important be- cause it may pave the way to similar settlements in other dis- tricts Router.

king. In Shanghal their stay was limited to two days while the visit to Hongkong has been even more bricf. The Katori Maru entered at daylight and left for Europe at 5 p.m.

It was not until 10 a.m. that the" boarded. the receiving party Japanese liner. This consisted of Captain Steele, A.D.C. to His Excellency the Governor, Livut. E. Dangerfield, representing Admiral Sinclair, Captain F. C. Roberts, V.C., representing the General Officer Commanding, and Mr. Misken, the Swedish Vice-Consul."

The Royal party, then landed and later were the guests at a private lunch with His Excellency at Government House. There was no ceremony in connexion with Their Royal Highnesses' visit, as the Prince is insistent upon the maintenance of bla incognito. In

The piece, de rusistance of the afternoon was the pastoral play

The Royal party includes the "On Zephyr's Wingd," presented Prince and Princess, Capt. Au in the open air by Mrs. Chater, as-brink, his aide-de-camp, and Pro

prominent sisted by Miss V. Capell, many of feasor Andersen, a

amongst the Swedish scientist, who has spent a whose pupils were

great deal of time in China study- performers. Mr. D. S. Hill's or- chestra provided excellent music, ing archaeology with Miss Vaughan and Mrs. Rose as accompanists. The cast was as follows:

Mortals.

The Queen, Mrs. Hole.

The Princess Gracieuse (her daughter) Miss Birkett.

The Lady, Babillardo, Miss Stewart.

The Crown Prince is himself a keen student of archaeology and Professor Andersen has been arranging the viewing of many archaeological collections during the tour.

The offices of the N.Y.K. were the decorated with yesterday Swedish and Japanese ensigns in" courteous recognition of the pre-

a vessel of the line.

The Lady Mignon, Mrs. Aubrey.ence of Swedish Royalty on board The Lady Yvonne, Mrs. Tod. Alidor (a Prince among shep- herds) Mrs. Miles.

Florian, Mrs. Scovii. Iphis, Miss Scott. Biroquei, Miss Mitchell.

Fairies.

"Mordicante," Mrs. Grosman.“ *"Zeus" (The leader of her Sprites) Miss V. Capell.

"Zephyr" (The god of the West Wind) Mrs. Mitchell.

"Cupid," Joan Berry, Two more Cupide, Daphne Bird and Elinor Hegarty.

Fire Sprites.-E. Rose, P. Capell, B. Walker, B. Hance, Meyer, M. Matthews, and R. Wong.

Busy Sales Ladies. Other stalls, all gaily decorated and "manned" by energetic ladies, did flourishing business. Russel-Brown had charge of the Lemonade Stall, Mr. E. B. C. Hor nell, assisted by members of the

supervised Peak Brunch, Orango Grove, Miss Stirling and Mrs. Robinson acted at the Naval and "Military Stall, Mrs. T. King presided over the Police Stall and did good business with raffle tic-sell, Aline Purves, Phyllis Grose, kets, Mrs. Murdoch was at the Margaret Tod, Joan Leath.

Scene A Sylvan Glade. Peak Children's Stall, which, by the way, deserves special mention

Time-Summer in the 18th for the activity and ingenuity dis- played by the younger members, in contriving so many interesting ar- ticles.

The sweetmeat stall was again cleared before the closing hour and the St. Paul's and Belilips Girls School must have been glad when the respite came, so busily did they work, The St. Stephen's Girl handled some really beauti- ful Foochow lacquer and Ceylonese basket were.

Gnomes-Micky Gibson, Pam Miles, Jean Mitchell, Helen Lind-

tury.

FACT, V. FANCY.

"I don't belleve in patent medi- eines," said the sceptic.

"Just what do you mean by 'patent medicines'?" asked his friend.

"Why-er-all secret medicinul preparations," answered the scep- tic. "All remedies of "which the formula is never divulged: It is senseless to take medicine if you don't know what it contains."

"Of course,' suggested his friend, you always read a physi- cian's prescription and quite un-. derstand what is being given you."

"Well, no." admitted the scep- tic.. "But then, you see, it is a'

physician who is prescribing, and

who knows what he is about.".

Dr. Williams' Pink Pills for Cen-Pale People are themselves the

prescription of a learned and ex- perienced physician who, as the Unavoidable Absences.

sceptic suggests, knew what he Amongst the regrettable ab-

was about. Their superior efficacy sences were His Excellency the as a Blood and Nerve Tonic rests Governor by reason of a previous upon the outstanding merit of the engagement, Mrs. Stirling, who is prescription from which they are seriously ill, and Mrs. C. C. Luard, made and is the reason for their at the moment in Japan with Major General Luard, who is at-world-wide popularity as u speci- fic in cases of anaemia, nervous tending the Japanese Army Manoeuvres. The Hon. Mr. debility, digestive weakness, and Southorn was also unable to be those troubles from which only

women suffer. present, by doctor's orders,"

Mere man was not catered for to any great extent, but was called upon to provide occasional fifty

General control of the Fete was cents and dollars. For him there vested in Mr. Deakin and Mr. A. was the delights of Clock Golf Gray, while Mr. Dyer Ball super (Lieut-Col. Boylan Smith), Roll, vised accounts, assisted by a num Bowl or Fitch (Major Macready)ber of military men, who also ren- and, of course, the Cigarette Stall dered help in many other ways. of the Kowloon Branch, (Mrs. Crapnell and Mrs. Bloxham).

The Victoria Stall carried sweets, a special attraction being 500 boxes of Nestles Milk Choro- late, gifted to the Fate by Mr. Rup- chand of the Pioneer Silk Store. In addition, the same gentleman hud presented a Haori coat for raffling on behalf of the Fund.

The grounds were tastefully de- corated with ensigns and bunting lent by the authorities, who also supplied the staff for carrying out effects. these very pleasing Special lighting was the work of. the Hongkong Electric Light Com- pany and the band of HMS. Haw- kins rendered an excellent musical programme throughout the after- noon.

Open Air Theatricals. Great amusement was caused by

Ten on the tennis court was pro- the Ladies' Ankle Competition, which was conducted by Mrs.vided by Measrs. Lane, Crawford, Charles and judged by Rear Ad- with supervision by Mesdames miral Stirling, Sir Shou-aon Chow Franks, G; Alabaster and Miskin and the Hon. Mr. H. T. Creasy. and Miss Cotton.'

SALESMAN SAM

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DESPITE ALL

THE WOLVES

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LETS SNEAK OUERY THERE AND SEE- THROW SOME MSAT TO THE. HOLVES WHILE NE GO OVER HERE SO'S

THEY WONT AT as

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IT'S TH SOAKUM BROS.

WHAT RE THEY DOIN HERE?

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