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HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

December 13, 1939.

Art Exhibition Is Oasis A Look Through

Desert The "Telegraph”--

In H.K.'s Arid

Arid Desert

By TRUDA PANET

A MONTH seldom passes without our reading a letter in the local press pointing out the lack of artistic forging and all other such-like obsojets effort and appreciation manifested in this colony.

So, as we are all by now con- scious of our failings, all the more can we rejoice when an oasis in the arid desert of our amateurishness appears on our horizon.

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On all too rare occasions do we hear good music here. Even rarer are our opportunities of · Dealings to-day show a consider seeing the work of u real paluter in able improvement compared with Hongkong.

those reported. for sometime past and A visit to Erne Freedlander's ex- were spread over a highly represen- hibition, now open in the Cathedral tative rang. Prices albo have Hall, anaunges for happy hour one's strengthened, and the tendency ap- longing for the contemporary culture

on the upward trend,

of the West. This artist is a thinker pears to be

50 YEARS AGO

Dec. 12, 1889. The time is rapidly approaching when saluto firing. ke keel-hauling reilen of semi-barbarous times, will he relegated to the dust heap of oblivion. And that time cannot arrive too soon. The only marvel in connection with this ridleulous and childleh practico is that 10 konsible Chancellor of the Exchequer I has ever put his foot down firmly, and naked the House of Commone to nustat him in doing away with a foollok wante of pubile money, for which there is no necessity and which cannot be justifed| or any reasonable grounds.

Count von Walderace la of the opinion that the route to France through Switzerland is not only the solely avail able, one, but that it presents no dif- culties worth mentioning in the face of the overwhelming force with Germany can undertake it.

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This painter le so sure of what she wants to say that she can set down uninterrupted by any super-| fluous detall. The harmony of de- sign and form is as pleasing and satisfying as the harmony of colour 11 is this sureness of touch and line. and individuality of treatment and outlook that gives this exhibition the liveliness and virility missing in countless paintings seen in Europe and America to-day.

Some of the work of Mrs. Freed-! Tander's pupils is also on view. Asy one of those pupils, I can particular- ly appreciate this sertion of the ex-i hibition. At those all too frequent! moments when one wonders why one ever dared to hold a brush, teacher inspires me to fresh effortal and the help I have gained underj her sympathetic encouragement is an inspiration for all my painting days to come.

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The exhibition at the .Cathedral Hull is to be open til 0 p.m. to-day and on December 16 and 17 in St. Andrew's Hall, Kowloon.

is able to enjoy a No one who real aesthetic, delight should miss this opportunity of seeing the work of a sincere. Intelligent artist.

The Queen Of Sheba

Biblical Drama Presented By French Convent THE Christmas season was opened by students of the French Con- vent last night when they presented! "The Queen of Sheba," ↑ biblical drama in three nets, al the Anglo- French School Hall, Causeway Bay. A large crowd attended the function and thus helped to swell the amount to be donated the War Reltet Fund.

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the principal Paula Hollands, in rote, was ably supported by Lina Luongo, as Solomon, King of Israelites.

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In Sheba the Temple of the Sun

has been completed, but the Queen

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are producing "The Grisha," Whatever criliciam utay have heen made on to their choice of this munien) comedy, the Society have sufficient reasons for selecting it in preference lo others.

5 YEARS AGO

Dec. 12, 1934. Mr. Anthony Eden, representing Great Britnin, Baron Alessi, of Italy, and M. Laval, Foreign Minister of France, have pernunded Yugo-Slavin, neling in con- cert, to accept a compromise solution of the Balkan trouble. Hungary will thus be invited to continue to Investi. gale

the alleged terrorist activities within her borders.

The League of Nations Council met at 18.45 p.m. and unanimously approved the compromiss arrangement reached between Yugo-Sinvin and Hungary.

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"Japan" nuh! Mr. Saito, "does not desire to become an Imperialistle nation. We have no idea of becoming the "resor in any conflet"

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Other Relays

7.30 London Relay-The Newa 8.00 Local Time Signal, Weather Report and Announcements.

8.03 Boccherini-Concerto In B Flat Major, Casals ('Cello) and The London Symphony Orchestra "con ducted by Sir London Ronald.

8.23 Mozart-Sonata In C Major. Plano Solo by Edwin Fischer.

8.40 Excerpts from Mozart's "The

9.03 Studio---Comments on Recent

12.15 p.m. Short Service of Inter- | Magic Flute.""

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H. K. T. unto death, which she cannot under- stand, disturbs her, and her mind is torn with doubt when the messengers cession.

12.30 Herbert E. Groh (Tenor) Eventa from Israel arrive. From them sho

atici Ills 9.15 London Relay-News Sum- hears more about God, and resolves and Barnabas Von Geczy

Orchestra Serenado (Torelli), Sere-mary. to visit the Holy City.

9.30 A Light French Programmņo. To honour her who is coming to nade ("Les Millions d'Arlequin"),

Lisait Marie-Claire-Valse visit him, Solomon builds a bridge Drigo, Barnabus Von Geezy. Only Elle In which the sacred beam is placed. For You, Herbert E. Groh. The Wind (Charlys), L'Accordeoniste Alexan- But as the Queen steps upon it she is Has Told Me A Story, Kiss, Serenade der and His Orchestra, Le Lieutenant held and cannot pass. Just then an Do Michell), Barnabas Von Goczy, Souriant (film La Taratata), angel appears and shows the Cross, Love Song (Becce-Knerr), All I Do Chant Du Marin (Van Parys), Adrien explaining the words of the prophecy. Is For Love Of You, Herbert E. Groh. Lamy (Vocal) with Orchestra, L'An- All kneel in submission to the One Fresh Breezes (Borchert), In Merrygelus De La Mer (Revue "Folle en

Mood (Haringer), Barnabas True God.

Ven Fleurs"). Damia (Vocal) with 'Or- Geczy.

chestra, Jean-Francola et Marie- 1.00 Local Time Signal and Wea-Claire. (Revue "Folle en Fleurs”), Lina Luongo, ther Report.

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Yvonne Yolle Weather Forecast and Announco- |(Alexander); L'Accordeoniste Alex- Diana Hardoon. ments.

fander and His Orchestra. Qu'est-ce Derolliy Large, 1.45 Variety, with Lanny Ross, Qu'on Attend-(Misraki), On N'a Pas ..Jeanne Yalio, Fredo Blephens, Robinson Cleaver and Pairiela Rosa Besein De La Lune (Misrnic!), Dorsen Stephens, borough, Grein Heller, and Anton and į Pils at Tabet (Vocal), with Piano

Liza Anderson The Paramount Theatre Orchestra. [accomp. Sophie Hartoon Wake Up and Live" Belection,"

The Mary Swaine.

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Deborah.

AsErnes

Jeskondo

Nubia.

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First Servant,

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Third Servant

A Child ....

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An Angel.

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10.00 Variety with The Kill Billes,

Liza Anderson. Hit Parado" Selection, I'm In The Dinali Miller, Charlie Kuns and the Freda Stephens, Mood For Li je,. I Wished On The Vagabond Lover. Twilight on the Gabriello and Yvonne Ohl, Moon.

"Paris Honeymoon" Selec- Trall, Blazin' The Trail, I'm‚ à Focl Jackle Anderson, Patricia Pasco, tlon, "Magyar Melody"Selection, For Loving You, Lost My Rhythm, On The programme Included A Bel Would You? Take My Heart, "Banjo Lost My Music, Lost My Man, glan Folk Dance ("En Brabanconne"); On My Knee Belection, "Champagne Tressure Island; Thanks a million; Plano Solo by Cecilia Passos, Song Waltz Selection. Late

by tile Students ("Charity"), Recita-

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The Music Goes Round and Around; Some Other Time; A Little Bit Inde- Fpendent: Goodnight Sweetheart,

Arnoux (Appel del la Franco aux 7.00 Closing Local Stock, Quola-Luela (Lisbona, Bixio), Little Vilinge Dames Francaises), Piano Solo by lons.

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