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BRITAIN'S AIR FORCE ESTIMATES INCREASE

Larger Grants For Fleet Arm

London, Mar. 2. The Air Estimates, issued this morning, show a total for the coming year of £73,500,000, compared with

£55,500,000 last year.

the

DANCING DISPLAY AT KING'S

THE

HONGKONG

TELEGRAPH. THURSDAY,

П

of the display. It was a seeno em-Glover, then took the stage, and gave bodying "A Day on the Heath," and a display of exercises, both ele en- comprised an English country dance,tary and advanced, as weli as n Welsh dance, Irish jig, Horn-pipe, clever tap dance, in which the ne Highland fling, and Costors' dance, complished performers were given in succession, with appropriate Misses M. Sleap, K. Molr, and I. costumes, and a grand ensemble at Lammert,

the

the conclusion Tho orchestra, as It was a most interesting expost- the curtain rose slowly on the open- ing scene, played "Land of Hope and ition of the art of physical culture

associated with rhytfurle and grace Glory," and the effect was to put one Immediately in the mood to appre-ful movements. ciate what followed. The requenco took up the entire first half of the display.

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A DAINTY ITEM The dancers followed with one of the more dainty items of the dis- play, a little fantasy in which a fairy brought several powder-puffs to life, The whimsicalities and quaintness of the dancing by the little girls who took part brought their due meed of Bonny Ching did some clever too ing oppinuse from a delighted audience.

dancing in this number.

It would seem invidious to select names for speelal mention here, but If for no other reason than that they were in solo or duo parts, Wendy Wodehouse in the Highland (accompanied by Mr. W. J. Mackle on the pipes), and the little Fuxan performers. The Intter gave a song sisters as costern, were outstanding appropriate to the theme.

Everyone, however, gave of his or her best, und the dainty dancing was delightful to watch.

The second part of the programme opened with "Modern Rhythm,” in which splendid effects were produced by the introduction of singers, Un-

One of the feature turns came next, when Noreen Jordon guve

Miss O'Keefe's Pupils Show Talent Big Night For Little People

a lending With a reputation as teacher of dancing going back for a number of years, Miss Daisy O'Keefe yesterday must have been pleased with the meritorious performance The gross estimate was £111,502,- given by popits at her annual dancing 000, which was reduced to the net display, which is always looked for

finished performance of "Bac total by deduction of £5,718,000 forward to with pleasure as one of the entertainment

chanale," proving, herself an accom- arm, a grant of attractions fleet air

of the

plished dancer of whom a great deal £2,281,000 for other appropriations- season. There were not as many

should be heard locally. As the Utto In-ald, and £30,000,000 loan provi- participants as on some previous oc-

implies, it was a dance calling for sions. The grant for the fleet nir casions, but it is understood this was

expressive interpretation, ond the arm shows an increase of £1510,000 due to a process of selection of those

performance was practically flawless, in order to meet the increase in who had shown particular aptitude,

and one of the undoubted high-lights personnel. strength and training

so that no embarrassed little mite fortunately, the "star" boy perform-of the evening. would create a contretemps! Admit-er, little Billy Tse, was unable to

Miss O'Keefe reserved for her tedly a wise procedure. Neverthe-take part owing to a family bereave grand finale a beautiful little ballet less there were quite a number of ment, but the girls, the majority entitied "A Poem of Rhythm," and dancern, of ages ranging from little of whom were senior pupils, carried this proved boli

and effective more than tiny tot-hood to the

ably and gave a much appreciated polished. Dressed in dazzling white the twenties, these latter being accom- performance. In this number Betty dancers, all of them advanced pupils, Pestonj, who hay been Miss gave a most effective display, in the plished dancers who credit to any performance.

O'Keete's premiere dameuse for words of the verse on the pro- The entire programme was charge- some years, took the solo part in her gramme, moving with wondrous

balance usual accomplished manner.

Igrace, and terised by a delightful

rhythm rare." Here, Between April 1935 and March feature not easy to obtain, and one

A Quaker dance followed, a plea- Betty Pestonji took 1030, 4,600 pilots and 40,000 airmen to which Bilse O'Keefe must

the principal sant number in which much talent role, graceful figure embodying the entered the Air Force and thousands o of pilots entered the R.A.F. Volunteer given a great deal of thought. The

tielpaling; and then came one of the and it possible establishing herself Reserve. Since April 1937, 59 new result was admirable, variety adding was shown by the little children par-pociry of the theme to perfection, features, "Shadows," Margot Weyler more firmly as one of the cleverest aerodromes were acquired, of which splee to the entertainment; and

there were several numbers 30 have been already acquired,

lightful The vote for civil aviation Increased had not previously been attempted and Dawn Digby giving a most de amateur dancers ever seen on a local performance. These girls stage. The entire ballet evoked the Tribute alike to in- showed careful training allied with greatest admiration, and all respon- by 2010,000 to

£2,023,000.docally, it was

structress and pupils that everything appropriate feeling for the theme--asible for its performance deserve Reuter.

went so well, with the minimum of

gray-clad "shadow", following the hearty congratulations. "drag" between acts.

dance of the other partner-an item The following was the programme which could easily have

falled in In detall, with the names of those effect had their synchronisation not who took part: been so good.

1-A Day on the Heal.....E. German; "Country Dunce."

The Metropolitan Air Force in creases since April 1935 from 62 10 123 squadrons camprise da bomber

1 on aquadrons, 30 fighters,

reconnaisance and torpedo bomber and 10 for army co-operation. The number of types has been reduced, thus simplifying production,

Coincidences Pilo Up Fresno, Cal.

colricidence As to make the complete, two Fresno baby cousins who were born on the same after noon to wives of two brothers who live in the same house, have the same nunes to-day. Each mother, without consulting the other, named

her son Donald.

would be

had

have

which

Special mention is due the or chestra, consisting of musicians from the Royal Scots, under their Band- master, Mr. H. B. Jordon, A.R.C.M. It is learned that this band, being comparative alight opportunlly to practise the planists or performers, and that such excellent synchronisation was achieved speaks for their versatility and the able conductorship.

newcomers,

but

with

EFFECTIVE OPENING Greatly effective was the opening

on

"In Grandma's Daya," with minuet and polka-gallop, was an effective return to the olden days, without which no dancing display could complete. Costuming again was an effective adjunct, and the small performers covered themselves with credit.

be

The Women's League of and Beauty, under Miss

MARCH

3, 1938.

EDEN MAY BE AMBASSADOR

London, Mar. 2. The political correspondent of the Dally Sketch states That "political circles" have started a move almed at the appointment of Mr. Anthony Eden, former Foreign Secretary, as Ambassador to the United States,- United Press.

Sir Ronald Lindany is the present Ambassador in Washington, having been appointed In 1930.

P. Neubronner, F. Cheng, L. Cheng, Lung, C. Chung, R." de Silva, R. Tan, C. Ching, K

4-Horn-l'ipo....... Traditional. Khoregat, M. Jouy, B. Tse, F. Lau, J. Valentine, S. Valentine, S.

B. Ho.

8-Highland Fling Traditional. Wendy Wodehouse, (accompanied by Piper, W. J. Mackle).

G-Coster's Danco A. Chevalier, Pearly King and Harriet.-Sally Fuxman and Sybil Fuxman.

7.--Modern Rhythm,

Fuxman, with Singer-Sally

Bonny Ching, Eugene Weyler, Sybil Fuxman, Alice Lec, Cynthia de Silva. Seniors-D. Digby, A. Lee, N. Clian, M. Foo, M. Gutlinger, G. Lee, M. Weyler, 1 Pestonj, J. Chan, K. Dedeoglou, K. Tsol, V. Tsol, A. Lec M. O'Sullivan; and Betty Pestoni (Sololst).

8-Quaker Dance.....Clothilde. N. Jouy, R. Muller, 1 Muller, R. Tan, H. Lung, S. Lan, A. Fook, L. Mok, C. Ching, L. Cheng, F. Cheng,

Grieg. 0.-Shadows D. Willlcott, P. Neubronner,

Margot Weyler, and Dawn Digby.

Boccherini. 19.Minuet

Jane Wodehouse and John (a) Valentine; Babette Casati апа Stewart Valentine.

Muller and Brian (b) Ingrid Rowecliffe. Dorothy. Willlcott and Shapur Khoregat, Rosalind de Silva and Bobby Ho.

of

11. The Women's Leaguo Health and Beauty. (Representative,

J. Chan, V. Tsol, K. Tsol, M. Wey-Miss Kathleen Glover). ler, M. Guttinger, G. Lee, A. Lee, M. Foo, N. Chan, M. O'Sullivan, K. Dedeoglou, D. Digby.

2.-Welsh Danco ....Traditional. J. Wodehouse, A. Wodehouse, E. Weyler, B. Ching, J. Lau, C. de Silva, Health N. Jour. Kathleen 3.-Irish Jig

Traditional.

Important Announcement

"SAFEMILK”

(a) Elementary Exercises-Polar Bear, Mountain climbing, Circulation, Head, Breathing, Feet & leg raising. (b) "Tap Dance."-M. Sleup, K. Moir, I. Lammert.

Advanced Exercises.-Slow Walsts, Shoulders, Quick Waists, Croyden Sequence, Legs over head and seal,

12. "Vanity Fair,"

Fink Powder Puff, Bonny Ching;

(L. Delibes).

Blue Powder rug, chubby Ching;

(Macdowell).

Mauve Powder Puff, Rosc Tan;

(Macdowell),

Yellow Powder PufT, Helen Lung;

(Macdowell).

Fairy, Rosalind de Silva; (Weber). 13.Bacchanale."

Noreen Jordon.

Wieniawski.)

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14.-Finala

Majesty's 2nd. Battalion the Royal Eichenbaum and Programme Sellers; Isabel Pestonji, Margaret Guttin-Scots, (The Royal Regiment), under the Management of the King's Thea

Maureen the Direction of Band Master II. B.tre, Mr. T. V. Harman for ger, Kitty Dedeogluu, O'Sullivan, Guelda Lee, Margot Wey- Jordon, A.R.C.M.; by kind permisalon scenery, Mr. W. J. Mackie, Mr. R. C. ler, Aimee Lee, Dawn Digby and of Lt. Col. G. E. Hall, suc, and off- Butler for lighting arrangements, Belty Festanji. (Accompanist Mrs. cers.

"Vinjar" for the Synopsis and des- R. Pestonji).

Miss O'Keefe wishes specially to criptive verses specially written for God Save The King.

thank Mrs G, Henderson, Mrs. R. | the programme; and the local news- Accompanist Miss D. Henderson Pestonj, Mrs. D. McLellan, Mme. P. papers for publicity given to the

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