1934-11-12 — Page 7

WONDERLAND FETE

JOAN SHANNON IN

·ROLE OF ALICE

Star Forry Driven from the Kowloon wharf in a specially de-

corated motor coach, followed by a procession of

cars,

of

The ceremony was picturesque and was witnessed by a large gathering. Misa

Shannon spoke Clearly and with freedom and was

perfect in her delightful, word speech of welcome.

RELIEF PLAN

UL. S. EQUIVALENT TO THE "DOLE"

Mr. Frank P. Graham, Prest- tent of the University of North Carolina, han. been appointed Chairman. The numbers of the

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1994.

THE

WAR. SUFFERERS

ST., DUNSTAN'S STILL NEEDS ASSISTANCE

St.

the

HONGKONG A.D.C.

FORTHCOMING PRODUCTÍON OF "FRESH FIELDS”

The Hongkong A.D.C. presents "Fresh Fields", by Iver Novello

to

RADIO BROADCAST

.

--

on December 5, 6, 7 and 8, at the Relay of Hongkong Hotel China Fleet Club Theatre. The production le of more than usual Dance Orchestra Interest as no fower than six of the cast of nine are making a first appearance on the local stage.

Z.E.K. PROGRAMME The A.D.C. In the past few yours has done much towards encourag ing fresh talent and the marked 366 metres 815 (kilocycles).

From Z.B.W. on a wavelength of success of its recent productions 5-8 p.m. European Programme.

5-7 p.m. A Relay of the Hong. recognition accorded

new Hongkong Hotel Roof Garden. tion given through the press to nli Stock & Commodity Quotations. interested in amateur theatricala 7.05-7.30 p.m. Yocal Gems from was most gratifying and the recep

Grand Opera, tion held by the Club last month Die Fledermnus (J. Strausa). was so well attended that compare-Tales of Hoffmann (Offenbach).

Grand Opera Company. tively few were able to take an active part in the readings selected Mignon (Thomas).

Grand Opera Company. by the Committee. It is hoped that all who courteously responded Faust (Gounod),

Grand Opern Company, to this invitation will keep in touch

Light Opern Company. with the Club in vlew of other

7.30-7.40 p.m. Violin Sulus by plays in consideration.

Fritz Kreisler.

Washington, Nov. 11, The nineteenth Annual Report of Dunstan's for War-blinded President Roosevelt has named an advisory council to assist the Soldiers, Sailors, and Airmen, Committee of Economic. Security Just issued, states that during the "Allco" to formulate the social insurance your. 19 now cases of war-blind (Miss Joan Shannon), accompanied programme, which provides for nese were admitted, including five by gally costumed attendants, the support of unemployed work-gus cases, the pernicious effect of officially opened the "Alice in Won era.

which has been delayed for over derland" Fete held in the grounds

15. years. The number of casen under its care, it is added, is still of St. Andrew's Church, Kowloon,

In the neighbourhood of 2,000, on Saturday afternoon, in Church funds and charity.

this in spite of the fact that dur "Allco" was met by the Rev. J. R. Higgs, Vicar of St. Andrew's committee ropresent all phases of I ing the year under review, 20 war has desorvedly repaid the generous kong Hotel Danco Orchestra from the blinded ex-servicemen died. They and conducted through the Rabbit reonomie life, includiak edoca-d all been under the care of St. comora. The response to an invitn-7 pm. London and Now York Warren erected at the entrance, to on. Industry, labour, social agen. Dunstan's. In addition o a dnia at the front of the Church, eles and agriculture."

2,000. war-blinded nien, the building, where the opening cere. Olber members of the com-organization looks after about 6.000 mony was performed.

mittee are: Mr. Gérard Swope, of their dependents. 'President of the General Electric

"As the men get aller," It goes Corporation: Mr. Walter Teagle on, "their needs increase. As the Prestont of the Standard Oyenra pass, the principal suppor Company of New Jerney; Mr. W. tors of St. Dunstan's, namely, Green, President of the American those who remember the War at Federation of Labour; Professor | first band, diminish," On the Raymond Moley, late economic other hand, it is clear from the adviser to President Roosevelt: Report that the generosity of the and Mr. John G. Winant, Governor British public remains at a very The selection of "Fresh Fields" of New Hampshire-United Press, high level, with the result that as the Bret production of thin sea- esn he said in their own words, son should be a popular choice. Election Aftermath

"The Executive Council of St. Ivor Novello is perhaps the most Washington. Nov, 11.

Dunstan's report that the year versatiln of modern authors and On being introduced by the

In his first formal statement Just ended was satisfactory

in the tremendous success achieved Vicar, the Hon. Me. Lindsell said he felt it a great honour to take the since election, Mr. Henry

by the play in London last year cher, Republican leader, Maid: It Ja Hignificant that, as the clearly indicates that the pro- chair at the Fetc. Although he

not Report says, more importance is ference for light comedy still holds and his wife had not taken a very dead. It is not going to die."

The Republican Party in

being attached to the Brighton first place in the public regard. nctive part in St. Andrew's Church

Convalescent Home, presented 15 "Fresh Fields" makes no pretence life of late, both were old Kowloon The speaker declared that the years ngo by the Federation of at an intricate plot but is down- residents. They had spent thir-Party would continue to fight for Grocers Associations of Great right comedy from start to finish. teen happy years in the Wonder the same principles as those enun- Britain. More blinded soldiers," The misadventures of the newly- land of Kowloon,” he added, cinted in the Inst campaign, Heil states, "suffer illness and need rich Mrs. Pidgeon and her family indicated that it was his belief change and, as a result, more from Australia in the unaccustom- that the Party should remain a provison is being made for them.ed by-ways of high society afford conservative one in the two party it has been decided to build up a the author opportunities for witty system.

fund to ensure the continuance of dialogue and amusing situations the Home during the men's life of which he has taken very, ample

On the platform also were the Hon. Mr. R. E. Lindsell, Chairman of the Fete, Mra: M. Bird and Miss W. A. Robinson (Hon. Secretaries), Miss II. Wylle, Mr. W. H. C Robson, Mrs. Lindsell and Mr. F. W. Stapleton.

Flet-every respect,"

It was not surprising that, with the growth of Kowloon, the Church authorities had felt an urge to ex- tend their activities, for Kowloon Bke "Alice," was ever growing,

Mr. Lindsell then recited the

He predicted the fallure of the following "mpek turtle" parody for,“paternalistle-socialistie polleles the ocension:

of the New Den......Inevitably, "Will you please roll up in bau- the Republican Party will be the dreds, sald the Vicar to Kowloon, Jonly party ready to carry on."

There'll be others clone behind you so you can't get hère too soon,

You can really have no notion how delightful it can be,

To visit all the stalls and shows

and then sit down to ten.

To St. Andrew'a then, you parents with your children all res pair.

Now don't revoke, beloved folk. but come and join the Fair.

Will won't you, will you, won't you, etc., etc.

Of course you will and have.” "It is my great honour, conclud- ed Mr. Lindsell, to invite the young lady, selected from many candidates to be the Patron Goddess of your "Wonderland," to open the Fair.

"Alice's" Speech,

Observers prediet that the Re publienn minority in Congress will support President Roqsevelt against drastic inflation and other radfeal legislation.----Enited Press.

Martial Law

Thoeris, Arizona, Nov. 11. Mr. Moeur. Governor af Arizona, to-day declared martial Jaw along the Colorado River an the Arizona side of the Parker diversion dam site. He has dered the National Guard to take possession of the entire area.

time.

Blinded Soldiers,

The blinded masseurs, telephone operators and other commercial and business men, it is stated, have made progress during the last year and have to agrent

advantage.

The local production has been carefully cast and the progress of rehearsals gives good promise of this being equal to the best of the light comedies produced by the A.D.C. in recent years. The Chlua extent recovered form the depree Fleet Club Theatre is now perhaps ston. More work has been found better known than formerly for for all. At the same time, the ita easy access, its comfort, and its hoine workers and craftemen are general suitability, particularly in still being assisted in every way its clear acoustics, for the produc- with their occupations, and some tion of plays that depend much on 250,000 articles made by them witty dialogue. were sold by St. Dunstan's last

year.

Booking opens at Anderson's Music Shop, Ice House Street on November 26, and as the sentink accommodation is Imited i will greatly facilitate the arrangements of the Club if the public will book early.

1 Jota (de Fala).

2.Serenade Espagnol (Spanish- Serenade) (Glazounuy, Arr. Kreisler).

3 Serenade (Lehur).

740-8 p.m. From the Studio. and it's Modern Bard" by The Globe A Talk on "The Land of Tartarin Trotter.

8 p.m.

8.03-19,30

port.

Concert.

Local Time & Weather Re.

p.m. Chinese Studio

London I p.m.

9.30 p.m. Reuter Press Bulletins, Stack & Commodity Quotations.

Rugby Mid-day Press News, Further London stock and Commodity Quota- tions,

10.30 p.m. Reuter Press Bulletins,

10.40 p.m. Close Down. All Relays of the Hongkong Hotel Orchestras are by courtesy of the Management.

Z.E.K. PROGRAMME

8.30.10 p.m. European Recorded programme from Z.E.K. on a freuency of 640 .c

Sutte in G (Bach, arr. Grossens).

8.38-8.57 p.m. Orchestral,

London Symphony Orchestra. (a) Courante; (b) Allentante; (c) Hourree: (d) Gavottu (4) Menuel;

Gigue.

Rondo дия der Haffner-Sörenade

Ealth Lorand and her Orches- trn. Carneval Overture (Dvorak),

London Symphony Orchestra conduotod by Albert Coates. Polovtsi Alarch ("Prince Igor")

(Borodin).

(Mozart). Large as the ante sounds, It does not actually reflect an im provement, and is about the same as during the prreeding year. Supporters, therefore, are asked tu buy more goods either direct from The Governor's action is the re-St. Dunstan's or at satt of the building of a temporary many exhibitions at which they one of the hrtage aeross the river, which, he

are shown all over the enstends, is direet

eneroach throughout the year. ment on Arizona's rights. Heuter,

The accounts and balance sheet indiente little change from the year before, hat the fact. does emerge that, provided donations. subscriptions, and legacies con-

country

LESSON SERMON

FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST, HONGKONG

In declaring the Fate jen. "Alice" suid: Gentlemen, indies and Chairman; Oh dear, I feel that you will all enjoy your brief stay that is the wrong way round to in Wonderland (Applause). begin with; but just everything has been topsy-turvy nince I went slown

tinte as at present. St. Dunstan's At p.m. the Rev. J. R. Higgs, that rabbit hole. And now I have congratulated Miss Joan Shannon will carry out its pledge to ensure been asked to open this Fete this fon jaking a very charming "Alke" | proper treaturnt and every rea- in all Churches of Christ, Scien- -afternoon, which of course is most and for the matter hi which she wonable care for Ita-blinded ex-fist, yesterday

topsy-turvy, because I am sure it fenrried out her arduous task soldiers until the last

one has

"Adam and Fallen Man" was The subject of the Lesson-Sermon

The Golden text was: "Ile that cometh from above is above all: he that is of the earth is earthly. and spenketh of the earth” (John #:31)..

prised the Lesson-Sermon was the Among the citations which com- following from, the Bible: "There

In the custom for a grand lady to throughout the day. He then pre-passed on. open bazars and fetes and allsented her with the first prize in that sort of thing and not a girl of the Allee In Wonderland" Competi- my age. But then after drinking 10m. that bottle marked "Drink me" distinctly remember getting very

Miss Dawn Digley, who came much bigger, so perhaps I am ascend by the competition, was also grown-up ladly after all cannot the recipient of a prize.

In the evening a Whist Drive and attempt, though, to explain myse Dance was held in the Church Hall, I taken on a new significance. They named Nieodemus, a ruler of the because I am not myself.

Things are

all queer, to-day. He attendants in the fancy dress whereas yesterday everything went unes giving a pay touch to the on as usual. I almost remember function, feeling a little different when I got up this morning, and certainly

"For The Duration,” The Report contains a fuli den- Pription of the work and activities of St. Dunstan's under the title "For the Duration."

This phrase was popular enough 20 years ago, butt for war-blinde men it has have 1 face the prospect physical darkness for the rest. wi their lives. They are blinded- ("for the duration."

Was A

man of

the Pharisees,

Jews: The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no mas canY

Whist Drive Winners.

tas ay (Major John Hay do these miracles that thou doest, feel very different since coming up Mrs. Johnston Won

the first Beith), who is a Member of the except God be with him. Jesus in the procession. However, this,prize in the Women's Section of Executive, Council of St. Dun-answered, Verlly, verily,

I say as you know, is my Fete this after the Alice in Wonderland Whist stan's, writes an appreciative note of water and of the Spirit, he cun- unto thee, Except a man be born noon, and in my fate to open it.

at the beginning of the Report In I didn't mean that to be a joke, bitchurch Tall, while Mrs. Sradberry Drive, held on Friday night in the somehow I just can't help saying ante second and Mrs.

reference to the Knighthood con-not enter into the kingdom of God, things like that since I began my seered the Hooby prize,

Marleyferred upon the Chairman of St. That which is born of the flesh is

Dunstan's Captain

fanesh: and that which is born of adventurca. And now I am think-

In the Men's section of the | Fraser-"for services on behalf of the Spirit is spirit" (John 3:1, ing about something that makes me Whist Drive, Mr. Mihil took frat the hind," forget to talk.

prize, Mr. Morley second prize, and Mr. Hales the Huoby prize.

You will have lots of fun in this Wonderland. The March Hare s here, but as it is November pertinus

The Fele, which is held under the distinguished patronage of His

Governor,

ho won't be quite so mad as he was Excellency the

Sir

in March. It is always tea time William Peel, will be continued at

too at the Mad Hatter's Tea Party,2.30 pm, this afternoon.

but they have no time to wash things between whilea so they keep moving round and they ask what happens when they come to the beginning! And there are scores of lovely things to have, but as we have had nothing yet we can't take less.....It is very easy to take more more....I mean wo can't tako nothing away with us. But I really must try to be sensible or I shall never be understood and then the Fete will never be open, I have been told that the object of this Fete is to raise money for a good cause, so I am sure we shall- all spend as much as we can be| enure a good cause becomes a lost Cause unless we give our money to It. The good people, too, who are running stalls and other things have been working so hard that we really must support them. They have been working for alx months, which la really quite a long time. In a moment I am going to see the stalls myself and I am sure you will como with me. I have a strange feeling that this Fate (and ceriain-

The Helpers.

Covuzu Stiles.

Daru.

en Golf, Lawn Towels, lastele, Welgift Guessing Competition. The Oyster Bed, Mr. B. F. Selke Mr.

The Muck Turtle, and asimus other at tracitons in charge of Capt. V. Patherlek,

3. Bormer and 8 Andrew Hunt Troop, Men 1 Wong and St Andrew's Chute Pack, Max E. Moses und lat Korban Company Girl Gables,

Sir

EUROPE UNEASY

WORLD HEADED FOR MAJOR WAR

· London, Nov, 1. In direct contrast with the de- lirious joy which greeted the end

+

2, 5, 6).

The

Lesson-Sermon also in- eluded the following passages; From the Christina Selence text- book, "Scienco and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mary Baker Eddy: "Through discern- ment of the spiritual opposite of materiality, even the way through Christ, Truth, mun will reopen, with the key of divine Science the gates of Paradise which human beliefs have closed, and avil) And

The stalls and the attendants and games on the lawn were:

Aerial Runway. Hoop-In Goldish Dowls, kee Bird, Gar of the Great War, fear for the himself unfallen, upright, pure, future a tempering the com- and free, not needing to consult memuration in Europe on the six-nimantics for the probabilities teenth anniversary of the signing either of his life or of the weather.. of the Armistice.

not needing to study brainology to Despite the efforts made since learn how much of a man he is" the termination of the Great War (p. 171). to avert another dianstrous con- Borntouse (Lavender)--Lender: Mes, Evanevails in European capitals that the flict, an undercurrent of fear pre- Chiren Of Hearts Mathers Union Faner world will in the near future be Foll)—Le

Loader: Mrs. Milot Heywood.

and Mr. Cocklog.

Аст

Stall,

(Surpris )......

plunged into another major war,

mood was contained in a specchi An Indication of the prevailing

Ramsay MacDonald, at the new

Diamonds V.M.CA. (Wemon's Section).

King Of Tears (Men's Stall)-Leaders: Mew. fast and Mr. l'etherick, Leader Allgood.

Knars Of Hearts (Homemade Provisions made by the Prime Minister, Mr.

Leader M. Donald.

White Rabbit Chlidren's Toy StallLord Mayor's banquet.

March Hare (Fruit and Vegetables)-- Ller: Mr. foare.

The Prime Minister declared:

SILVER EXPORT

London Symphony Orchestra conducted by Albert Contex. 9.57-9.30 The entire Musical Num. bers of "He Wanted Adventure" by Bobby Howea; Judy Gann; Marie Burke; Rapmond Newell; Wylie Watson and Theatre Chorus,

19.30 p.m. Reuter Press Bulletins, London 3 p.m. Stock Commodity Quotations

9.35-10 p.m. Rale da

Piano Solosi

Costa

(Piano). Charles

(Tenor).

Carlisle

1 The King's Harses. 2 Medley of Marches. 3 "Four Aces" Sulte

(0) Ace of Clubs.

(b) Ace of Diamonds

(e) Ace of Hearts. (d) Ace of Spades.

Songe

(a) Farewell to Arms.

(b) Why can't this night go un

forever? (e) Denys the Moon. (d) You've got

again.

10 p.m. Close Down.

my crying

ZEESEN PROGRAMMES

This Evening's Broadcast From The German Short-Waver

Suretal rogramme for Par Eastern Entauets

will be broniesst this evening by DJA 335 metres na under:

p.nl,

tipening Aunouncement. German Fajk Bong, Programme-Porecast (German, English). 4.15 p.m. *Go my heart and Jostul be.” German Folk Songs for Soprano and Harition with Lute, Fiddle and Pute Accompaniment. Tanl Ineckel (Soprano), Kos Verning

Dartlane).

9.15 p.m. Newa In English,

10

m. Popular Music,

p.m. Sportz - Fieview,

1.1 p.m. News in German:

11.30 p.m. Variety Programme, 12.18 m. News in English. 12,30 a.m. L'is down.

SERIOUS CHARGE

ALLEGATION OF FALSE PRETENCES

An pilegation of obtaining $10,000 from the Tat Cheung firm of bankers by false pretences, was made against

Lo Yu-tin, rent-collector, when he appoured before Mr. Q. A. A. Mac- faden at the Contral Magistracy on Saturday.

The charge against the defendant alleged that he obtained the money upon deposit of five provisional certificates for eloven shares In

Hongkong

and Shanghai Corporation, comprising Banking four shares in the name of Las Lau

the

CANTON TIGHTENING UP REGULATIONS

Canton, Nov. 13. The Canton Finance Department Bunday tesool, and Young People's Servks

Marseilles sanssinations it has decided to tighten the measures Alke's Hull (Sweets and Fancy Gooda}--

flame by the side of material so against the exportation of silver, Cheshim Fat (Ice-cream and Minerala)-inflammable that one in London in order to leave no chance to silver shoung, one share each in the name of

could almost hear the crackle of the smugglers. heat it produced."

end: Mr. K. Zisldwin and Mra. Hlabop,

Jabberwocky (Art Stall)-Leader

J. R laws and Mr. It. Woolley.

Christmas Cards from denison by Mn.

"The

Lo Wing Cheong, Lo Wing-chun and Lo Kwong-lum, all of Massa, and A new order is expected to be four shares in the name of Lu A Su, ly my speech) is the stuff that, Petherick and Woolley were on sale.

lig Molly Churn, Mar. Felakow, Mr. MacDonald further declared issued by the Finance Department. also of Macao,

that Great Britain's efforts to to the effect that hereafter, not dreams are made of......but an Duchess' Ball (Woolworths)-Leaders promote peace by disarmament had only silver colus but also silver you know, dreams often have a way Doda (Becond-hand Bačka)--Lendari, Mr. proved fruitless. "We must take made articles above 10 taela onch of coming true.

Gryp-lion (Cigarettes)-Bt. Andrew's Clubs War. he added Our Own Cor exported under any circumstances. stepa to secure ourselves against in weight will not be allowed to be and Bliver Tree (Contributions of Burer)** Leader: Mrs. Davies,

respondent, *****

Central News Agency:

I have great pleasure then, in do- claring this Fete open and I hope

Mr. and Ms Jeffreys,

Svani

Mr. F. X. D'Almada, son, appeared for the prosecution, while Mr.C. E. R. Sanderson, was for the defence and pleaded not guilty.

The defendant was remanded for

a week, bail being fixed at $15,000.

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