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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. MONDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1936.

SPARE MOMENT PAGE

Holidays are Here

Again!

HRISTMAS is really the, family festival, so that we should enjoy every moment of this holiday rather than wait until it is past to enjoy It' in retrospect. If there is a lot of extra work let each member. share it. The men and boys can see that they leave the bathroom tidy and the floor dry, and that their bed- rooms are orderly and neat.

By

Dr. Mary Anthony

If children unpack, they will not have too many sick heads should be shown where cach to deal with next day...

thing goes. Wrinkled, crumpled | clothes can be hung in the

steamy bathroom until their

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AFTER this fel

children plan the holidays

the older

LET'S BE GAY

LOOK YOUR BEST

ότι

FRIDAY

By "VENUS”

MY word, what

a hurry-scurry this week has been! What with

one thing and another, I don't sup- pose you've had more than a mo- ment here and there to look A1 yourselves.

Either you are the mother of the

family, with a million and one extra

Make

T

for the

PARTY

By "BETTY BLUE"

HE house is ready, and the presents wrapped, but there is still a day or so left to give our wardrobe a party look. Let's 'be gay:

A new ribbon on a hat, a bright how at the throat of our everyday woolly, and even a new coat overall is a worth-while thought for wear on Christmas morning.

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SNAPPY JOKES

Make it a real party, even though it is just a family me. Don't forget the crackers and the map-dragons, and per-

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Fur scarves, too, and cute little capettes are lovely, suply condition has improved; clothes to sult themselves, provided that the shops for gifts and arrives home things to wear over a thin frock at an evening party. to be repaired can be put away they are in punctually for meals Idog-tired in the evening. until there is time to see to them and bed.

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Have you ever thought of really dressing up for the Christ- Party clothes and best suits should hours when the wintry sunshine is doesn't get a kind of glowing plea- mas dinner! Father could have a buttonhole and the children a be tried on to save that devastating gently thawing the frost is a

Ane sure out of it, for all the growls of wreath of flowers or red berries, and the little ones a bright sash, beginning the

to the day. Sometimes discovery Just before leaving

few triends who declare Mother, of course, will have her hair specially waved for the house, that the frock is much too they may go far afield in the coun- those long or the suit too small. With a try or by the sea. Sandwiches and they'd like to hibernate in Decem- occasion, and will wear her best jewellery." large family, each member should hot flask of cocoa are very wel-ber! have his own special pegs and come then; or if the return to a two

Now, what about "pepping" your- drawer or two where his treasures p'clock hot dinner is arranged, then can be kept safe from prying eyes, bananas, apples and chocolate will self up for the great day?

the worst of the Downstairs, a cupboard or a large satisfy

hunger your family say "You've never looked box can serve as temporary recepta pangs

so nice!" and set them wondering has a practical joke or two, like the apple which isn't an apple, ar The younger children can Join cle for toys, games, icks and is with others of their own age in ex-what beauty secrets you've dis- a spilt glass of wine to give a shock to someone if the party goes

cursions nearer home, either in the covered. Don't be content with just quiet for a single minute. garden or pork, well away from theu dab of powder and a scrub at your dangers of traffle. Skipping games nails-du a few of those exciting, and races will keep them warm and exercised, so that there is no such extra things that make you walk ONE of the

chief joys of thing as a poor appetite in mid-with a spring and feel ilke your

· being in one's home, apart winter,

favourite movie star. from the happiness - unconsciously For the tiniest toddler and the derived

from the presence of be-baby things are not quite so simple that you don't do in the ordinary Do one or two things to yourself Joved parents and relatives, is the This is not the weather for sleeping feeling that one belongs. Children out of doors unless on those rate way. Use more exciting nail have this sense very fully developed. I mornings when the atmosphere is varnish, an extra bit of lipstick or The father and mother and grand-clear mid crisp and the sun shines get that bottle of perfume out of the

boltom drawer and spray a parents belong to them, cousins must brightly, Babies gei bad colds and only take a small share in their bronchitis so quickly that is better glamour on to your hair. affection and friends are so far to let them play in a pen indoors than

HAIRDRESSING-NEW STYLE outside the family circle that they risk n chill in a stationary pram out- hardly count. Children love to boast | side.

the paraphernalia which vigorous youngsters love to collect.

of their father's nehlevements and any bint mother is not perfection will bring down A hurricane

of

wrath on the offender's head. · We

can understand this childish attitude

sectire In their love,

I

the tree is prepared and the children laundering. Insist on decorating even the bath-

room.

It is usually a quiet day in

the children's department of the

..

STYLE

Speaking of hair, there's been a

If you have a dog, have you thought of his present, too? Iva seen some new black collars with chromium studs, and doggie rough towels, and even a hearthrug for him to sit on by the fire.

Doggies like to join in the fun. They understand the spirit of good times, just as they know when their masters are unhappy)

CHEERY GAMES

for GROWN-UPS

HE

ERE are some games for the worried hostess who

wants to make her guests at home.

I'm

so glad you were able to come," then sit down again.

The Match Trick

GAMES and problems with matches are always popular.

have

kcen

minds

struggle

with this

problem

unsuC-

cessfully

| big revolution in hairdressings dur- ing the last couple of years. We're we are visiting with youngminus the elaborate effects of those really returning to Edwardian Ideas, children, the question as days. You know how they used to To get really warmed up have all your friends sit in a If we cast our minds back to our to what to do almost solves itself dress their hair upwards, using own youth, when our parents were hus after breakfast once we well, modern coiffures are brushed self, stand up and say to the are no household cares 0 combs and pads, to keep it in place? circle, then, starting with your-1 wonderful beings, and we rested

have made sure that our rooms are Adolescence follows so rapidly that we should neat and orderly, and that the maid in much the same way, only they guest on your right:

"I'm Mrs. John Smith. enjoy our children's Innocence and is not overwhelmed by an avalanche are kept in place with pretty curls youthful faith while we may.

of children's clothes and toys when and a few Invisible pins. she opens the door. Things to be It's just a matter of getting used washed should not be allowed to to combing upwards instead of down Then the guest stands up and accumulate,

but should be rinsed next time you shampoo, try the jout each day while the children are | effect of taking your hair above says: My name is Bill Lawson. CHRISTMAS EVE 13 the

resting. The clean things should be your cars instead of hiding them It was nice of you to ask me, most strenuous day of all put away, so that the nurse or maid away. If you possess pretty ears Mrs. John Smith" Lust-minute presents" are”sent" "off" | knows"""""exactly "what" does" require" and a nice pair of ear-rings, now's Then the third guest stands up the time to make the best of them and says: "My name in Irene A word about powder for the not-] Watson. I'm pleased to meet so-youngs, As your hair turns grey stores, so that visit is not fraught: ON those dismal days when you'll find that darker shade of you Mrs. John Smith, and Bill with such stress and worry as on'

fog and rain make tim-powder is infinitely more, becoming Lawson." - the previous days, An hour at alpossible to go out, books and toys than the pale.one you used in the By the time the last person cinema with Mianic and Micky will and games of skill are a necessity. past. Lots of women think that in the circle has had a turn-

especially during the holidays, when white hair and nearly white powder which children find the

means something like 30 go together, but actually they are not On Christmas Day the children heavily on their hands. When going good combination. The tints in this: "I'm

Gladys Preston. make their own arrangements by on visit these should always be

your skin need warming up, noi ton- Pleased to meet you Mrs. Jóha rising at dawn to view, their pre-packed as the children of the house-ing down.

Smith, Bill Lawson, Irene Wat- sents and compare notes. This only hold resent having to share their should be one of perfeel happiness own, or again, it is not fair to ex- How about lipsticks-those touches #07, Jim Fowler, Mary Scott, and harmony. Let each litle one pect the hostess to provide them. of red that make you twinkle when Peter. White," and so on, every- feel that he is doing something to- Younger children like to paint and the stars come out! I like a cheery thing is grand. wards making the day success. cut out, or to learn knitting, and shade for the older women, whilst Criticisms and complaints must have sewing. A bag containing on assort- real brunettes can carry off a deep, no place on this wonderful occasionment of bright remnants is a great glowing red. Their fairer sisters BUT the fun has to be kept Fruit and sweets, crackers and cakes asset, and the box containing new look pretty with quite a bright scar- and nuts all and a good home during annuals and old favourite stories lel- accentuates the lightness of

going. The Nose Race will the twelve hours of Christmas Day; and a few new games is a welcome the skin and gives that bit of definite help it.

the game is to pass the match- and with a little supervision mother discovery on a wet day.

colour thot fair girls sometimes lack. Divide the guests up into two box cover from nose to nose teams, and seat them facing down the line without using the each other. A matchbox cover hands. Is jammed over the nose of the first player in each team, and

pass the afternoon away.

.time' hangs

OLD-TIME PANTOMIME "HITS

.in 'tha

Songs That Lived for Years

WHEN

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By

WILSON MCLAREN

And serves to keep folk there bafth lichtsome and cheery.

This braw, braw toon isca'd

Reckle.

A romantic toon ́ie oor Auld,

Reekie;

Where will ye see the like,

wherever seek ye?

Oh, a wonderfull loon is

oor Auld Reekie."

Another Even little burghs like Portobello festive

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hours.

See it you can

do it.

Make four triangles

with six matches.

If you can't

manage it fool at the drawings and you'll see how simple it really is.

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OUR BRITISH CROSSWORDS

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ACROSS

1 Confronted with Indian food, the colonel goes to the doctor who, obviously would call it a stable necessity.

S Receptacles for chicken feed.

To do so loo freely may result In a lack of balance.

Running.

with indications that

a debt is largely responsible. 11 Later the author of books of

the Bibic.

12 There are a couple more to be

seen' about five.

13 Metal.

1

10 States the facts al beginning

the trials.

17

Hoots, mon! It sounds beauti-

ful. 10 Evidently cast for a hectic

time. 20 Where most of us have met

our masters at one time or on- other.

22 A fail is likely to make its

Icaves turn.

23 A step that even the most cou-

tious must take in trade.

24

Hidden in a hot alcove.

"DEAS" is a mental game. The hostess may open the game by saying "London is wonderful at Christmas." Then her neighbour breaks in "That reminds me of Oxford-street."

The next guest breaks in with "University," and so. it goes on down the list of guests. Student, doctor, hospital, pain, science, gas, Parliament, unemployment; 31 From this account one might each word suggested by the word before.

28 Mean,

29 Imitate with, a blid that was

once.

30. Feminine name.

infer that the Government had certain intentions.

DOWN

1 Made by a alilp's carpenter? 2 A fort, without doubt and

yet? 3 Call for some of the colour, 4 These funny old chaps ricet

trains at the terminus

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5 Cut short, usually in a field.

An idea of mine you simply must adopt.

7 Wise, otherwise.

Another arrangement of 12.

14 Search Italy's coast line for

this.

15 The orthodox prefix.

18 Outline a slient allowance.

18 They are frequently sold at cut

prices.

10 Strange form of fish trape tor

jewels.

20 The panic that arises when

nations are upset.

21 Sult of oxalic acid.

25 He's in good case.

26 When It breaks it haves no

pieces.

27 French ecclesiastle remety.

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WHEN King Pantomime is in full swing, the ques- Hon is often asked, "Why don't pan- tomime songs nowadays achieve the popularity they had almost halt a

been century ago?" Having sociated with theatrical producers! and artists whose names in the Scots characters, his special forte thusic-hall profession are still fondly lay in the singing of topleal songs.. remembered, I venture an opinion. At every pantomime in which he

great favourite at the song the catch-phrase emanated, season was George Fisher. "Does your mother know you're to the time when R. S. Fillons, a house his local skits Immediately be- and Fisherrow were not left out of As far back as 1869, when the second out?"

My earliest recollection goes back appeared in the Broughton Street

It became very popular the throughout the whole of Britafti, Scots comedian of Theatre Royal came popular, and the melody was the picture in the local "hits" of R. pantomime, "St. George and pantomime fame, was the darling of whistled and sung by every boy and S. Piilans. They were "put across Dragon," was produced at the Some of the favourites of the the "gods." In those days vocal girl.

many years before Sir Harry Lauder Theatre Royal, he sang into popu- 'seventies and the 'eightles are still The doings of Auld Reekle's City and Will Fyffe made their bow to larity the stranding of numbers played an important part

whale in heard to-day. Ben, Hoskin's "I'm a success of every fairy tale Fathers and prominent citizens were the publle. It would be worth some- the Firth of Forth. This local num-Scotsman Born, was first suns at time. pantomime dittica con live. That type of artist, both male and staged for the amusement of old and hoff in a manner that never find thing to see such consummate char- ber quickly caught on, and was sung the old Southminster, in Nicolson To-day they are played by out-of-temate, died when 'variety' began to to get "across the footlights." Of all neter comedians, dressed as old by old and young. I still remember Street, where the Empire now stands, work muslelans in every city. They wane. It's the spectacular that's Pillans was an Edinburgh Jaddle, the songs "featured" by Pillons, "Oor fashioned domes, sing, as my old the song, and here is the first This song is still heard on the con- are very popular as waltz tunes at wanted now If a show's going to par and before adopting the stage as a Auld Reekle" atut survives after a friend did nightly, to thousands of verse:

dance halls, and, as usual, on Theatrical backers are not philon- of almost 50 years." It is ahis admirers: profession was employed as a “prin"

Hogmanay at the Tron their catchy thropists," ter's devil" in Thistle Street, Edin- pleasant memory that I was com

choruses are sure to be heard..

In spite of this dictum from such burgh. The click of type and noisy missioned by Pillans to write some

I have often wondered why pre-an authority, I am still of the opinion grind of an old Kirkcaldy printing additional verses for this "winner,

sent-day producers 'do not risk the that local gågs and topical versCS machine quickly gave way to the and my remuneration

experiment of resuscitating topical would be a welcome relief from famous "free- glamour of Bryce's

song numbers. I once put the ques- some of the knock-about gets that and-easy" in Princes Street.

tion to the late Julian Wylie, ‘a mas-ore put across on the public to all ter In modern pantomime produc-in time. Local Skits Popular

Such old-time "hits" are things of tion, as his Drury Lane shows al- ways proved. With an amused look the past. For years the words and ho-quietly answered, Forty years melodies were heard in every home. go all the top-liners' had the velce Pantomime songs nowadays are soon

young.

There Pillans In his youth met with much success, with the result that he was quickly "booked" "as "dame by Howard & Wyndham. Although a capable definentor of

lapse

H

worked out at a halfpenny a line! The words were wedded to the tune of "Kate Dalrymple," and as the song is still much sought after, I quote a verse:-- "Thera's braw, braw toon, in the for

far north;

Where the cauld east wind in the

spring binws dreary,

But the sunshines bricht on the

bonnie Firth of Forth

"Iance was young and fresh and

fair, But noo I'm auld and yellow; Auld Scotland is my native place

I was born in Portobello.

Ori

"Mr. Abanazar, he rode upon at

CAZOT

A the way frae Fisherrow; air;

Cock-a-doodle-do!

Once I merrily hop-e, Twice I merrily · hop-es Thrice I merrily hop-e,

́Cock-a-doodtendo!"

Twas in the year of '60, October the 20th day,

That a mighty whale swam up the

Forth

As big as the Isle of May.

Brave boys!

As big on the Isle of May!- And When this monster they

secured,

By the tail and round the snout, Twas then they found a baby

whale,

And his mother didn't know he

was: out."

cert-hall platform:-

"Lang may we live to praise

Scotland's bannie woods and

bracs, Ye'll maybe think I'm gaun ower far, but I like to blaw my horn; For education and intellect We bang the world in that res-

pect

As fac as death I'm glad to think

that I'm a Scotsman born."

What Julian Wylie Thought

the

and could sing. Nowadays, It's forgotten. Is it the fault of the "Dalsy Bell," and "After the Ball," | different story, Audiences wanted authors and composers, or the princi- Strange as it may seem, from this are striking Instances of how old. ''character' · stuff, and they got it, pui boys and girls? @

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