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THE HONGKONG

FRIDAY, TELEGRAPH,

OCTOBER 28,

1938. :

WIFE

Visitor Compares THE TOY

Hongkong And Singapore

A former resident of Hong- kong, who recently visited Singa- pore, wrote the following inter cating article which appeared in the "Sunday Times."

stale then the rieksha-puller or taxi- driver, without asking, would Invari- ably deposit him in the comparative- ty safe neighbourhood of Ship Street. what happens? And

now-n-days Either he roams around on his own, with the risk of giving offence to n respectable girl, or he falls into the clutches of the small army of pimps that has sprung up in the vicinity of Wanchal.

And

HAVE spent ten years in Hong- kong and ten days in Singapore. Rather early, you say, to express any upinion about your beloved Singa- pore? I beg to disagree. A new comer is often Impressed by the blemishes and beauties of a place to has become which the local mau inured through long acquaintance,

told Garden giants and take it back with Before coming here I

In both cases he is able "You'll find Singapore terribly hot. me to Hongkong. We might just It's true the nights are cool, but, find space for it alongside the couple himself in some low haunt, where he Laken on the whole, the climate is of flower beds and a monkey house may be doped or robbed or, what is much worse than Hongkong, and that we have the presumption to call worse, contract one of the two cum- you'll probably not be able to stick It Dotanical Gardens in Hongkong.

was

for long." On the contrary, I am

more than surprised-I am amazed-

at the delightful weather since my

arrival. I left Hongkong a perfect

Lovely Gardens

inferno. trying to create new heatI COUNT the other evening that I records for itself,

Refugees

plaints that roundings.

flourish in such sur-

Always With Us

establish

create new meat - spent strolling about Singapore's O. Let me strongly advise you to face the facts in Singapore, and for controlled area walking the streets of Singapore with publle park one of the most enjoy- able of my experiences here. I sufficiently

under medical a dry shirt in the daytime and steep wonder if you people ing under a blanket at night.

oppreciate this huge tropical garden. licensed brothels

poor-re always One would have thought that in the supervision. Seeing that the pros- cool of the evening it would provide titutes-like the an ideal rendezvous for nil shades of with us, why not put a stop, us far as possible, to the disgraceful way in accentuate the discomforts of the Singapore Society, with perhaps a To

by owner and procurors, including heat, Hongkong is at present suf- fashion parade and a military and which they are at present exploited from a la Hyde Park: or is the club and the many rleksha-pullers who de fering a miniature vision hordes of war refugees who have the stengah too big a counter attrac- mand a substantial rake-off from the

proceeds of their "introductions." occupied every vacant flat, cubicle tion for the male element?

The mention of a fashion parade Having commented at some length and bed space and are now overflow-

ing on to the pavements. One can calls to mind a question I would like on his social blemish, let me turn to not help sympathising with these une to ask. Where have you hidden all another form of traffic in Singapore fortunates who are obliged to make your women in Singapore? I do not the four and two-wheeled traffic the street their temporary home, mean the European section, which is of the streets.

in evidence In the hotel I am afraid I am going to be very They are not all of the coolic class always by any means. I have seen many lounges, the vicinity of the shops, at respectable jooking Chinese families the bench, and the golf clubs, but camping out at street corners, doing the native Malay and the Chinese their own cooking and washing as women, beat they can. The latter problem

presents the most difficulty.

As their monry evaporates so these

people are gradually merging into

the beggar class, What else can they

Galaxy Of Beauty

use and say that Singapore is miles control, To begin with, why allow behind Hongkong as regards traffic this objectionable touting by taxi- drivers and ricksha-pullers? I can- not leave my hotel on foot unless some persistent ricksha coolle follows

the latter we have such a galaxy me about grunting invitations in my

of beauty daily walking the ear or I am stalked by an importun-

do? Farmers and what nol, for the streets of Hongkong that the dearth ate taxi-driver.

is all the more noticeable. most part from the interior of China, here

how can they expect to earn a liv- When I say "walking the streets" I ing in Hongkong! China will cer- am not, of course, alluding to that tainly have her hands full when the portion of the fair sex co prominent time comes to cope with the quer in the new In Singapore recently, tlon of re-settlement of Uie popula- but to the modern Chinese Miss of

good family. tion.

Rents Soar

friends "Pro

Speed Menace

FEEL seriously detracts from the pleasure of a promenade to

be continually encircled and chivied about by molor-cars or, shouted at In You can see her any day at a fea- from drivers across the street.

сата anci danec in the Hongkong Hotel-com- Hongkong taxis, public plete with boy friend-a vivacious rickshas have regular stands and WITH all this overcrowding rents beauty-parlour product, unafraid of touting is punishable by a stiff Aine. Then there is the speed menace. have naturally soured sky high, displaying her physical clarins in a

It is extraordinary that there are not the local papers have been full of light well-fitting dress.

crazy to the Why are the Chinese girls in Sin- more accidents due complaints from our bono publico" and "Vox popull" and gapore nearly all straight hatred, at speed of some motorista through the streets of Singapore. Coming from the Government has at last become chested and fint shod?

Now, regarding the problem of the a city where any tendency to reck- refugee conscious.

become "unwanted women" of Singapore less driving is speedily discouraged Special legislation

to express

nn by

special squad of motor-cyele where necessary to deal with the profiteer- may. I be allowed

cops and Ing landlords and large camps are opinion on the vexed question as to mounted traffle being provided for the homeless, whether brothels should or should "silent zones" ensure peaceful nights, After all, Hongkong must have pro- not be licensed. One thing is clear; it strikes me that your traffe ar- Bled by the war to the extent of they cannot be abolished by legisla- rangements leave a lot to be desired. several million dollars, so that u laich tion.

or two returned in the shape of food and shelter for the war victims will not be out of place.

་

Cool Garden

Fallacy

Why not equip a member of your traffic administration staff with pair of your unique "wings" and send him to Hongkong to study con- I am sure that the THE fallacy of that theory has been dillons there.

amply demonstrated in Hong- trip would not be profitless.

Of course the idle throngs in the kong where you also have a large

soldiers and sailors, streets do not tend to make driving

UNDER prevailing conditions, leav- purrison of

coming to About eight years ago, under pres- any casier for the motorist.

ing Hongkong and

Singapore 'scemed like slipping out sture from Geneva and London, the

Arst the

of a stuffy room futo a beautiful cool authorities closed down garden. I am not going to suggest European establishments of Lynd-

Airport Marvel

GERTRUDE GELBIN-

RESUND

Gilberts and Loules Drigard, who have grown up in France, come home to live at their fath ee plantation in, protivil War Louisiana. Ciberto, called Frau fres by everyone, is satve and childlike, wanting only a hands some husband who will dance and buy her jowals. Andre Val laire, young, man-about-town, falla madly in love with her. Georges Eartoris, serious young lawyer whom Louter has loved since childhood, also falls in love with Froufrou. Proufrou marries Georges and Andre goes so France. After five years he re- turns. He and Froufrou see each other constantly chilo rehears ing for a charity play, Froufrou in irresponsibly gay da al- ways, despite five years of mar riage and her four year old son. Gcorges, whia realizing her shortcomings as mixtross of his household, nevertheloas finde her irrealetidlo.

Depright 128 by Kore's, Is

Chaptor Six

TOY WIFE

It was Froufrou herself who even tually persuaded Georges to sand for Loute.

here-and Mabetah war her man." Froufrou reached out and slapped Plek full in the face. "That will tosch you not to carry tales," sho cried furiously, "Next time you do it, you will be whipped!"

Tick burst into tears and fell on her knees, hiding her face in tho crook of her arm, Froufrou swept from the room. As she made for the stairs she slowed her steps. She turned thoughtfully toward the small sitting room in which Georgan wan working. The room glowed and B table, with candlelight, tharmingly sat for two, stood invit- ingly beside the brightly turning Areplace,

Why are you having dinner in my silling room Instead of the din- Ing room, Georgot"

Because Louise is having all sorts of things done to the dining room," ho answered cheerfully. Huge cleaned—and so forth. Didn't you know

"No," sho answered shortly. Bhe paused. "I'm sorry I promised to dine and go to the opera with Ma- dame de Cambri. But pho wanted Andre and myself to rahearso for the play afterwards, I won't go if I can join you'd rather I didn't. them later."

"No, no, ho smiled. "Run along. Only you'll miss n very good dinner. Loulee has taken that wild Eve in hand and now she's cooking like an angel."

"I'm glad," Froufrou said in e

"Well She sighed. flat voice.

Matters had gone from bad to words in the Bartosis household.

"Is that The slaves became completely un-au revoir "abe held up her face. manageable. Little Georgio rano kissed her lightly. wild.

Ile laughed, and putting his arm Even Plek grow insolent all?" she murmured. And somebow, since relinquishing about her, walked her to the door. There's no his opportunity to serve the Gay "Bo good, Froufrou. orament in the Routhwest in favor time for lovemaking tonigh

She sighed again; not quite un- of remaining at Froufrou's side, Georges had become increasingly derstanding how to cross the guit impatient with her waywardness.

We need Louine," Froufrou do which somehow separated them. elded helplessly. "Georges, you nyust Explain how go and talk to her. much we need her here. You can

argue with her better than anyons cleo-you're a lawyer!"

But her concern was momentary. Dinner at Madamo di Cambri's was pleasant, the opera enchanting, and

"Be good Froufrou", Georges said. "There's no time for lavemaking Tonight.

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the rehearsal afterwards was filled with amesing incidents.

She and Andra read through their And so it was that George tray- alied from New Orleans to the plan- parta. "Just a minute before wa

Madame Froufrou," tation to beg Louise to come back start,

laughed, "When we come to the with him and manage his home.

Louise, her heart all aching with kiss, I'm really going to kina you love for him, refused. "You don't this time."

not

sho will That's

necessary," really need me, Froufrou

tensed. Joar!"

"It is necessary-I appeal to the prompter!" 4

that Hongkong is not beautiful or hurst Terrace and then the Chinese YOUR airport is a marvel of up-to- dateness. I am told it is the flu- that we do not know a garden when brothels in Ship Street.

Con- est in the world and I can quite be What has been the result? we see one, but scenle splendours and horticulture are mostly reserved rast conditions ten years ago with eve it. It certainly puts our little for the fortunate minority that lives those of the present day. In former show at Kai Tak well in the shade.

times a soldier or sailor, more or less Living is certainly expensive inj on the Peak,

It has been good to get away from cut off from female society for per- Singapore. Everything costs at least the monotonous similarity of block haps a couple of years, had a re- double, and sometimes more than Chinese tenement cognised quarter avaliable where he double, what it does in Ilongkong. houses to gaze upon your truly can- could feel moderately secure against pourquol? tivating bungalows with their well- robbery and disease.

after bluck of

kept gardens. And what a variety irces everywhere! of magnificent

Were it a physical possibility, I should be sorely tempted to ask the Municipal Commission for permis- slon to uproot one of your Botanical n

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Georges shook his head. "Do you ramamber my anying once that I had no wish to cure Froufrou of her frivolity" He raised tired eyes didn't know what I to hers. was talking about, Louisa,"

"Have you quarreled?" she asked quietty. ''on, not Ong doesn't quarrel with Froufrou." He laughed wryly. "One surrenders."

"But after ail" she prolested un esally, "what could I do?"

"You could at least Bea that Georgie is properly cared for," he Bald soberly.

"But surely Gliborta loves her child"

"Yes-but as a playmato-not as

Madame di Cambri glanced at her book, the action ways: John takes Eugenio in his arma and Klaas her."

"He can do that at the porform- ance," protested Froufrou.

"I have to rehearse it first," An- dre insisted lightly.

Froufrou shook her head: "After you'va klased mo," alio mali sori- Qusly, "I must turn away; and then you say--"

"That's the point!" bo cried, "If Is you for the first time at the performance, how do I know I won't forget what to say!"

Madame di Cambri laughed aloud.

a mother. Just as she loves mo-"There's some senses to that, Frou- not as a wife. Louise, you're the frou. Do let him kiss you, or wyll only person in the world who's over nover got anywhere." had any influence over her. I beg you to use that influence for nii in our sake or this marriage will certainly end in disaster"

fully

"Vory Well, Froufrou answered "wo'll business-like manner, have the kiss."

Andre stared at her oddly as they rose from their chairs to take their pinces for the scene.

"Come on," she said Impatiently. throwing herself into character. "you take me in your armna.”

Madama do Cambri prompted "Monelour Andre, your ne him. wives," hes: 'Does this mean you love mO]*** Andre took Froufrou in his arme, his face devoid of expression. "Dods this mean you love mo?" he asked tonolessly.

Froufrou throw herself into her role. "Yes" she whispered. "Now I know I love you."

"I can't holleve that." she cried. He rose from his chair. "I toll you It's true," he answered force- "It's not always the women of the underworld who ruin men. It's more often their wives-avon perfectly virtuous, loving wives"

Toy He paused. whispered.

And so Louise entered the Bar totis home to take all matters in hand; to safeguard the prealous keys to the household; to keep the elaves in control; to care for little George in a way that made him tractable and happy: to manage af- faire so that Georges, for the first time. knew peace and quiet.

Froufrou was delighted with the arrangement. Now abo had nothing Sho had all the to worry abouti hours needed for rehearsing Ma dame de Cambri's play. The re-

He smiled to collect himself. hearsals were such fun Andro road hi tibes with a ferver that con- "Having won my point," he ex- plained in a strained voloe, "I can't santly amused her,

Froufrou hummed tune as she press my advantages." Ho ran his dressed for the evening's rehearsal, hand over his brow. "Prompt me "Plok," she called to her personal again, please what do I say after

kiss?" slave, "Did you put Master floorgia the

Madame di Cambri sighed with Now you to bed?"

An slahted to Pick said aul- Impatience. You lenly, but Mam solle Louise came are until doutn interferia

"Don't speak of Madomolealle Loutre in that tone," Froutrou in- terrupted.

She raised her face prepared for his kiss. He stared at her for a moment, then drawing her close, he rested his cheek against her hale, le suddenly thrust her away. "No" The word sprang from him. "What's the matter?" cried M dame de Cambri

He stared past Froufrou as ho repeated the ins

For

The looked up into his face and her hand flew to her heart, "Mantelle Louise alat nice lak | the first time she realized the depth ahe used to be," Pick muttered.

"What's the matter with you?" "She's been heah goin' on throl weeks," Pick answered, "and it you aint noticed nothin' A's skit sayin nothin'."

"I wouldn't if I were you," Frou- frou said sharply.

Plak looked up with unhappy eyes. "Mam'zello Louise got de keys And she's got Mahatah thinkin' she knows obbrything. You jest watch, Bilany! Pick loves you-she don't eare if you hit her but fam'enllel Louiro's actin' like she was de misry

of his feeling for her. With a sharp pain, she felt the answering emo- on kindle in her own breast, Hi "Well" erled Aladamo de Cambri ence fell heavily between them.

What do you do on, Gliberte

Hay

Bha turned her face to hide the fears which trembled in her eyer "I-I've forgotten," she whispered,

How will Frontrow's owakow ing to the real problem between Andre and herself change her life at homeot He mure to road somorrow's chapter.

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