1940-01-11 — Page 15

Gallant Trouper Laureen Clemo Ill But Goes On

With Show THOUGH running a tempera-

ture, little Laureen Clerno, in true trouper style, went on with her part in the fifth annual display of Ballet by the George Goncharoff School of Dance at the King's Theatre last night.

Lady Northrote attended the func- tion which was in aid of the Hung-

kong Society for the Protection of

r

Children and the British War Organi- sation Fund.

Laureen, besiden Inving prominent part in "Christmas Night's Dream, danced a Gopak Russian Dance, (the music for which WOR -composed by Maussorgsky), no mean feat for a child who has been ill for several days.

The two main ballots were "Christ. mas Night's Dream," with music by Mendelsohn, and "Springtime Guile," with music by Erie Coales. The first of these was handled by Mr. Gon- charoff, as Father Christmas, and the younger children of the school. Claire van Wylick, as the Fairy Queen, led the ballet, and was ably supported by Mavis White, as the Mother, Laureen Clemo 05 the Daughter, and a chorus of Children

and Fairies.

The "Springtime Suite" was in four parts: Pastoral, led by Ellen Ford, assisted by Lara Tesar, Peggy stone- man, Irene Arluk, Arne Mansfield, Jonn Old, Winnie Raven, Joan Pennell, and Zina Mansel; Romance, with Pat Panco and the Bullet Master himself; For Your Delight, with Betty Lee, Lara Tesar, Peggy Stoneman, Josephine Eu, and- Irene Artlub; Vernal Breeze, with Peggy Scotcher, Arine Mansfield und Betty Long novi finally a Waliz.

In Vernal Breeze Z. Munsel who suffered from a sprained unkle was substituted by Anné Mansfeld..

Betty Lee, while a brilliant tap dancer and jazz singer, was most un- har y in the classlent ballet. Pat Pasco, on the other hand, was equally

at home as a character dancer or a ballerina. She has a pleasing per- sonality and a commendable way of dancing to the audience: smiling at them, and generally giving the in- pression that she is dancing for their pleasure as much as her own.

Peggy Scotcher gave a beautiful interpretation of Saint-Saens' Swan

Dance.

Other. Items on the programme in- cluded Tiny Dolls, music by Rebikoft; Prelude by Richmaninoff; Fales Stroll, danced by Janice Chan and Barbara Tam; Hungarian Dance No. 6 by Brahms; Duel, Coralie Wolfe and Moira Pates: Prelude by Chopin, danced by Ann Mansfield; Spanish Rhapsody, muste by Moszkowski; Just a Kid Named Joe, sung and danced by Belty Lee; Tyrolenn Dance; Nor- wegian Dance by Grieg: DragonBles; Pas de Character; and Grand Finale. Music was provided by Erich Porges at the piano, and by gramo- phone records, the sound system being MIC by courtesy of RCA Victor. FC. Clemo was in charge of the costumes and make-up: Mr. F. C. Clemo was Stage Manager: Mr. R. A. Butler in charge of lighting; and Mr R. Rathmell, sound.

The display will be repented this

afternoon.

Those faking part in the ballets_weTEL PeRRY Scotcher, Pai, Pasco, Ellen Yard, 1ЕКУ Stoneman. Lara Tezar, Winnle Joan Haven, Jahn Ald, Irena Arifah,

Pennell. Betty Lee, Josephine Eu, Zina Mansel. Ann Mansfeld. Clâtre van Wylick, Claudine Iltckman, Laurech Сісто, Pauline Brown, Katherine de Vos, Fanny

Chan. Patricia Garet Janice

Chan Barbara Tam, Katherine Soorg. Mary June Soong, Cecilla Chu, Lesley Duckle, Elisabeth Farr, John Farr. Jeantler Black, Junn Karls, Moirs Cameron, Anne Gold- manman, Joyen Lave, Patriein Wickerяon, Suson Wickerson Sheila Bolton, Joy Howden, Mavis Whyte. Avril Clarke, Rosemary Arndt, Luba Skvorzov, Mavis White. Veronica Langley, Rosemary Langley. Molly Terry, June Goddard, Mary Anderson, Molta Patey, Coralie Wolle. Verity Ward. Nosemary Orr. Palts nas, "Pal Jamen, Galis Tonoff. Betty Annis, Mary Branson. Flona Ander- son, Joan Woodward, Ann Woodward, Nancie Roxburgh. Pamela Millett, Georgie Holms. Lillan Richmond. Juditis Collis, Mary Steete-Perkins,

Biddy

Morrioli Grace

Thornton, Kitty Thornton, Lina Thom ton Shelath Prentls, anti Ellen Cruickshank.

S.O.S. IN PACIFIC

Greek Ship In Distress In Heavy Weather

Yokohama, Jan. 10. The Greck steamer Victorin. 4,202 tons, which is sailing from Tampa, in the United States, for Osaka, made bad weather and begun to send out distress signals in mid-Pacifc | about 180 nautical miles from Yoko- hama nt 11.30 am. to-day,

Picking up the S.O.S. messages, the Japanese steamer Komaki Maru, 0,534 tons, of the Kokusai Kisen Kaisha, which was sailing in the vicinity, immediately headed for the scene of the mishap. 11 is also understood tlant the Japanese steamer Yoshu Maru, 5.711 tons, of the Yamashilo Kisen Kaisha is also rushing to the scene.

The Nasu Maru of the Japan Salvage Company was dispatched from Halodnie, in Hokkaido. It was understood that the distressed ship and its crew were not in any immediate danger,-Doniel,

CSAKY REPORTS

DENIED

240,000 MEN CALLED UP IN ENGLAND

LONDON, Jan. 10 (Reuter); -The call-up of the first hitch of the 22-23 age group began to-thy

These men were registered In December when it was stated that, calling-up would begin early in the new year.

It will be gome weeks before the calling-um s complete. About 240,000 men are affected,

It is unlikely that any group from 23 to 27 will be enlled upon to register before March nt the earliest.

Another Nazi

Lie Nailed

Mustard Gas Chargo Completely Refuted

Thursday,

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

World Acclaim For Premier's Speech IT "CRACKLED WITH

DETERMINATION”

LONDON, Jan. 10 (Reuter).-World-wide interest

is being shown in Mr. Neville Chamberlain's speech at the Mansion House yesterday.

His words of confidence that Britain is ready to face the grimmer struggle ahead meet with approval.

All American papers print the text of the specek, and a typical comment is that of the "New York Times," which says: "Mr. Chamberlain's speech crackled with determination to win Nevertheless, the paper con- the war no matter at what cost." tinues, he is able to look ahead to the eventual problem of the next peace settlement.

The real strength of Anglo-French unity would not be seen until the Nazi danger is destroyed. If this

AERIAL DOG-FIGHT

time the leaders of the people of OVER THE NORTH SEA

Britain and France can live up to Mr. Chamberlain's hopes for extension of Anglo-French unity, there will bo reason to look forward "without drend to the shape of things to come."

Anglo-French Unlty

FROM PAGE ONE

This suggests the calculated brutality and cawardire of the gunman rather than the chivalry and courage of the alma."

Gorman Version

The French Press emphasises the Importance of Mr. Chamberlain's res LONDON, Jan. 10 (British Wire marks on the Anglo-French collabora less)-It may be

recalled that tion. In the course of a long article, attempts were made by the propa- the "Pelit Parisien," says: "To op- ganda authorities in Germany to

pose the forces of evil, Mr. Chamber- expiala away the defeat of the Graf lain summons the forces of good, for Spee by alleging that the

the fate of civilisation is bound up with the success of the Alles."

Uromelal circles in Italy say that the speech is yet another proof of 'the completo identity of views be-afternoon. tween the British and the French Governments.

British

These

cruisers used mustard gas. allegations were denied at the time by the British Admiralty. which stated that no mustard gas, grenades or shells had ever been made for or used by the Royal Navy.

The charges were, however, re- peated and on attempt was made to give them substance by citing the opinion of a German Uruguayan

doctor, Dr. Walter Meerhof, whore Nazi proclivities are well-known in Montevideo and who, by his own admission, based his ophion on the testimony of

photographs.

Quashed

Finally The report of the Medical Com- mission officially appointed by the Uruguayan Ministry of National Defence, partlculars of which reached London to-day, finally disposes of these buseless charges. The docu- ment beurs nine signatures and reads as follow:

"After a careful examination of all wounded and slek from the battle ship, Admiral Graf Spee, treated, in the military buspital and in the Pasteur Hospital, the speciał Techni- cal Commission appointed by the Director-General of the Army Medi- cal Corps declares that it has found not the slightest trace of symptoms which could give rise to the suspi- clon that they had been affected by war puses."

STOCK MARKET

REPORT

Hongkong Stock Exchange ofletal summary issued yesterday says:

In spite of the short session a good interest was taken in the market and dealings were reported in Lands, Trums, Cements, Telephones and Hotels. The market closing steady.

Buyers

Union Ins. $450 Providents $4.05 Lands $334

Realtics $4.40

Tramways $17.65-

Yunati Ferries 5234

China Lights (Old)) $7.05 Telephones (Old) $25 Telephones (New) $0.40 Cements $18.10

Ropes $0.10

Dairy Farms (New) $214 Entertainments $6.00 Constructions (Old) $1

Sellers

H.K. Bank $1,400

Providents $4

Hotels $5.95

Electrics $50

Cements $10

Sales Providents $4.70 Hotels $5.00

Lands $334

Tramways $17.65/.70 Telephones (Old) $25.40 Telephones (New) $0%%

Cements $10.10/.15

Manila Gold Shares

Atoka Antamox

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Datong Buhay Big Wedge Coco Grove

Con. Mines Demonstration

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January 11, 1940.

Exchange At A Glance

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T.T. Saigon

10914

10.85

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T.T. France T.T. Switzerland T.T. Australia

BUYING

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30 d/s India

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U.S. Cross rate in London 4.02 U.S. Cross rate in N.Y...3.05%

H.K. Stock Market

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OPECIAL TO THE "TELEGNAPH' BERLIN, Jan. 10 (Domel)~~An- official German communique claims sued on the Hongkong Stock Mar that four German military planes of the newest type encountered nine British bombers of the Bristol type over Heligoland about 1 o'clock th

The German announcement

says that the British planes "begin to Née planes, gave chase, and German shooting down three of them.

Most of the British papers em- phasise Mr. Chamberlain's warning that greater sacrifices will have "All German planes safely returned

German 1o be made if the war is to be wonto their base," the quickly. He showed determination munique claimed. and vision to tell the country what

against.

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German Communique On Aerial Activity

BERLIN, Jan. 10 (Domel).~A Ger- man High Command announcement says that on Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday morning German aircraft carried out reconnaissance flights along the eastern coasts of England

All Must Make Sacrifices The "Yorkshire Post" says that all classes must expect some reduction In the standards of life, while the "News Chronicle" anys that Britain needs un Economie C-In-C and an | Economie General Staff.

The "Daily Herald" says that the British working classes have not re-and Scotland.

make fused and will not refuse to sherifces for freedom, but the paper demands that such sacrifices should and simultaneous comparable be from both wealth and poverty,

British Aid For China's Distressed

CHUNGKING, Jen. 10 (Router).- Over $80,000 so far has been distrl- buted by the Chungking Branch of the British Fund for Relief In China, formerly known as the Lord Mayor's Fund, since the establishment of the branch here lost March.

Out of a total of $140,000 received, some $60,000 remain.

Grants have also been made for rellef work in Honan.

Commerce Talks

In London

Two British merchant vessels and two escort vessels were attacked and sunk by German aircraft of Norfolk. the German announcement claims.

German planes were subject to anti-aircrafi fire by four armed mer- chant ships off Scotland. The ships were bombed and sunk, the German announcement claimed,

INVITATION TO A BALL

HERE) FROM PAGE ONE

cessions which have been encroach- ing on Chinese soll and Chinese sovereignty are now a thing of the past,

"The date of the actual signing of the document will be announced later,

KAN TEI-YUN.` Retrocession Commissioner."

R.S.V.P.

("No, the Repulse Bay Hotel has not been bookced for a réception and ball on the occasion of the miroces- sion of Hongkong," the Manageress of

morning).

(Pending clarification of the situn-

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DOCKS ETC. Wharves $. Docks $.. Providents

New Eng. Sh. Sh. Docks Sh. $.

MINING

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UTILITIES

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China Lights (old) $. China Lights (new) $. H.K. Electrics $... Macno Electrics $. Sandakan Lights Telephones (old) $, Telephones (new) `$. Tractions 8/-

INDUSTRIALS

LONDON, Jan. 10 (British Wire-the Hotel told the Telegraph" this Traction (Prof.) less)Mr. A. Apostolides, the Greek Minister of Finance, and Mr. E. Ver- tion, the Editor of the "Telegraph" varessas, Governor of the Bank will ask his great grand-children to Greece, have arrived in London for

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Columbus Crew To

Travel In Secret

WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 (Router). The United States Department of State announces that the crew of the cuttled Nazl liner, Columbus, who have been detained on Ellis Island, will be sent home to Germany by sceret routes within a few days.

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.18.25 b. H.K. Ropes ..

6.10 1.

STORES, &c. Dairy Forms (old) $..

Good News For The Dairy Farms (now)

Philatelists

LONDON, Jan. 10 (British Wire-) less)-To commemorate the centen- ary of the introduction of adhesive postage stamps, the Postmaster- General announces that in May a special series of lower priced stampa will be issued.

H.K. GIVES $443,662 IN 13 MONTHS FOR CHINESE New Appeal Launched For

Relief Of Distress Fund

SINCE the inauguration of the Hongkong and South China branch of the British Fund for the Relief of Distress in China in November 1938, no less than $443,662.18 has been expended in actual relief up to the end of 1939, according to an audited statement issued by the auditors of the fund, Messrs. Percy Smith, Seth and Fleming.

According to the latest accounts,

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COTTON MILLS Ewo Sh. $....... S'hai Cotton Sh. $. Zoong Sing, Sh. .. Wing On Toxulas, Sh. $.

MISC. H.K. Entertainments $. Constructions (old) #. Constructiona (new) $. Vibro Pliing $.. Ch. Govt, 8% 1923 G. Bonds

H.K. Govt. 4% Loan H.K. Govt. 3% Loan Marsmans (Lon.) s/- Marsmans (HK) 1/-..

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New Honour Badge

For The R.A.F.

LONDON, Jan. 10 (British Wire- less) As recognition of the import- ance of alr-gunners' part in serial; warfare, a new badge has been ap- proved for wear by Officers and men]

qualified as air-gunners. The badge,

the amount expended for acluni relief view of the urgent necessity for its

second half of 1999 continuance, and that they wouldwing," consists of the jetters "A. G." amounted to $120,720.56, and from readily respond to an appeal, which November 1038 to June 30, 1030 the Board now

through the Press. $316,033.82 was expended,

It is pointed out by the Hon. Mr. M. K. Lo, who is the hon. secretary $ of the fund, that if they were to at

tempt to undertake relief work on scale approximating that of last year, the amount required for 1040 would be roughly $400,000, of which, as shown in the audited accounts, the amount in trand is roughly only $59,-

ISTANBUL, Jan. 10 (Reuter)-

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which is reminiscent of observers' within a laurel wreath with a single ventures to make outspread wing.

The public is reminded that all donations will be gratefully received by the Fund's bankers, the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation.

How $ Have Been Spont

Princess Alice's Appointment

LONDON, Jan. 10 (British Wire- The audited accounts for the last less). The Queen has approved the half of 1939 reveal that $30,000 were appointment of Princess Alice, Coun- paid out to the Canton International tess of Athlone, to be Commandant- Red Cross Service Corps, $10,000 to in-Chief of the Women's Transport | the Foreign Auxiliary National_Red Service. In view of the smallness of the Cross for blankets, $10,200 to the

Considered Closing Fund

New mewstorms and avalanches are amount in band, and of the large sums Foreign Auxillary National Red Cross serkusly hampering rescue, work in required for relief, the Board of Society for quinine for use in Did

are

the districts stricken by the recent Administrators has very seriously Kwanglung and Kwangel,' $10,000 te earthquakes, and lack of inedical at-considered whether they should not the Hongkong Refugee and Social tention, cold and starvation

eload the Fund,

Welfare Council from July to DERLIN," Jan, 10 (Reuter) --AC- | adding daily to the death-roll,"

However, Tonlising the widespread | December, 1939 and a further $15,000 cording to a Budapest despatch to the Even after a fortnight, some vill-distress provelling in South China, to the anime organisation from official German news agency, reports | ages oro olili marooned.

including Hongkang, the Board: féels January to June of this year, and that Count Cinky is returning to Taking the moderate estimates, it is that in spite of the numerous other $10,000 to the Walchow Committee, Italy shortly to continuo discussions | feared that the number of dead ex- calls on the publie of Hongkong, they i Several other organisations working are categorically denied in authorita-ceeds 35,000 and the injured, over would not want this Fund to be closed on behalf of the relief of distress, In tive Hungarian quarters..

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