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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. THURSDAY, DECEMBER

"GOLD

FLAKE"

for Christmas

Special Christmas Packing containing six 50s tins. No extra cost.

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"GAMBLING `LADY”

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Selected Vitaphone Shorts: TECHNICOLOUR BROADWAY BREVITIES Strange Costumes of the World"-Adventure Serles and a Merrie Melody TO-DAY to SATURDAY

ALMA BRA

NAVAL YARD CONCERT

ENJOYABLE HINCTION HELD IN CLIB ROOM

A most enjoable evening was spent at the Nival Dockyard Re- creation Club Monday by the members and fiends of the club on the occafot of the annual distribution of prizes won in the various section). In connection thorewith one of the splendid concerts, arranjed by Mr. Bruce Wilson, for whch the Naval Yard le becoming aded, was given in the club room, the resources of which were taled to the utter- moat. The artates were:---Mra, G. W. Evans, Messra. W. J. T. Phelps, If. Annlss, W. H. Billing, W. Gill, G. H. Ash, Dick Barty. and H. N. Moran.

Mr. W. H. Billing's "Prologus," finely sung and ably accompanied, Introduced the concert. Mr. Walter Gill made a most some return after a lapse of Oral years, and proved that he has lost one of his old popularity as an elocutionist and humourist.

Messra. Anniss and Phelps cach Bang at his beat, and gave ab en- core items "Two eyes of Grey" and Somervell's "Gentle Maiden," res- pectively.

Mrs. G. W. Evans, a recent ar rival in the Colony, sang "Beloved It is Morn" particularly well, and returned with Guy D'Hardelota "Perfect Flower."

Dick Barty and Mr. G. H. Ash, oach in his own way, contributed much to the hilarity of the even- ing and each had to respond to repeated applause. The name of the former is guarantee of a good laugh, and Mr. Ash's "Silly_Asa" Items are increasingly popular.

Mr. H. N. Morán's violin play- ing was greatly appreciated, his items being performed with de- licacy and feeling.

Miss 1. Phelps, Mr. C. D. Bart- lett and Mr. G. W. Evana shared the accompaniments, and the suc- cess of the artistes was in small measure due to their sympathetic playing.

Commodore's Speech

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Mr. A. W. Watson, Chief Con- structor, and Chairman of the Club, in asking Mrs. Frank Elliott to present the prizes referred to the many social engagements of the Commodore and Mrs. Elliott, and voleed the thanks of the members for their attendance.

The Commodoro in it witty speech referred to the prosaure under which everyone was work- ing and stated that he was con- vinced the social activities of the Club were largely responsible for the spirit of co-operation which was so evident throughout the Establishment.

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In addition to the Commodore and Mrs Elliott there-were-pre- sent, Engineer Captain R. Hugill, Chief Engineer Mr. H. Martin, Superintending Electrical Engineer, and Mrs. Martin, Mr. J. F. Ardron, Superintending Civil Engineer, and Mrs. Ardron: Lieut. Commander A. B. Coventry. Torpedo Engineer Officer, and Mrs. Coventry; Mr. A. G. Potter, Naval Store Officer; and Rev. F. N. Chamberlain, Chaplain.

Mrs. Frank Elliott gracefully presented the prizes and was the recipient of a bouquet presented by Mrs. E. Newnham, the wife of The Vice-Chairman, and the even- ing was brought to n close by hearty cheara for the Commodore and Mra. Elliott and, the organisers.

A list of the Club's prize- winners during the year appears in the sports pages.

FLOTILLA DEPARTS *

CREWS TO CHANGE, SHIPS AT SINGAPORE

The present 8th. Destroyer Flotilla, comprising H. M. S. Keppel. Wishart, Verity, Wild Swan, Whitehall, Wren and Whit- shed, teft Hongkong harbour for Singapore last night. They are replacing the 1st. Destroyer Flotilla, which have come East from the Mediterranean.

H. M. S. Witch and H. M, S. Veteran, of the 8th, Flotilla, ure already at Singapore, where they will stay with the remainder of the complement until after the New Year, and then go on to the Mediterranean for duty, re-num- bered the 1st. Fotilla,

At Singapore a change over, of crews takes place, the vessels of the former Mediterranean flotilja coming on to the China Station under their new number.

These destroyers (the now 8th. Flotila) comprise II. M..ships Duncan (leader), Dofondor, Dainty, Duchess, Decoy, Daring Delight, Diamond and Diana. They will stop over at Manila from December, 28 to January 1, before. coming to Hongkong.

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GIFTS

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YOU LIKE TO GIVE JUST AS YOU LIKE

TO RECEIVE; BUT WHAT SHALL YOU GIVE?

This is the question which exercises the mind of everyone at this festive season.

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The exceedingly low prices, the wonderfully comprehensive stocks and the high standard of quality of the articles suitable for presents found at this store are most attractive and worthy of a visit by any prospective customer-The names of famous British factoria are very noticeable and the best that the entire world has to offer is available.

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