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REAL LOVE IS SOLUTION THE EDITOR. Sir:- ICE CREAM Mr. A. Chung, like many impetuous free lance journalists of our modern world, has the craze of constantly stir the hornets' nest, then it, of the ring up drop but to frustrate his foolish opinions OI'l many topics, people with a more sane sense of value has to counteract his mis statements so that readers won't be highest led.
In his bid to stir up more controversies in one sub quality the press after dropping ject after another, here he goes oqcdn generalizing on such a subject as if is wives are all bad and that marriage .... more a predicament than anything else. see No doubt his intention is to promote another moot for debate, but in doing so, he is apt to influence our youths sleep from thinking about marriage which is santi a social institution ,blessed and JAMAICA a pleasure it is to wake rested and refreshed after a good niaht's • fied God WHATsleep I That is why countless thousands drink delicious Ovaltine' at by Almighty. bedtime-no otllel' beverage can give you better sleep. Here I would like to reproduce what the esteemed Editor of this magazine Remember that • Ovaltine' is made Irom Nature's best foods-includiDa wrote once in relation to t values." , Harbour Ovaltlne. . \ fleeting 57 Street NIGHT But remember that there is I'l0 greater TIlE GOOD BEVERAGB King;Ston than that which can be MALT FLAVOUR OR CHOCOLA�E FLAVOUR happiness found in a wife's conatcmt devotion, in PhQJie 3636 IS DEUCIOUS SERVED HOT OR COLD OVALTINE EQUALLY a son's -,lloquent plea for the protec tive arms of its father, in the warm, VEIlY IMPORTANT-Note that the la'ie sil. 'Ovaltine' tin fathomless love of a family built on contains sixteen ounces. Sold I" airtight tins by all Chemists and Stores, '.C.3. Christian virtues. Mr. A. Chung or anyone else for that matter has no right to condemn our girls or the housewives in the whole sale manner, out' what he should do if he can, is to counsel the girls to up hold more the principles of propriety and advice the housewlves to live more harmoniously with their husbands. have you In both cases the question involved had that is the right assessment of what is love and how to make marriages click. Now, for the benefit of your readers, I will UGH? -rttsmpt to present to you what en .CO authority says on the all-important When a cough hanga Ol:l issue of love and romance. - longer than usual, nature is warning you that your "There are five distinct types of love, resistance is low. that (1) Affectionate love such as that be you need something more than a mere tween the mother and her child, (2) cough remedy. For that cough that you comes from Hero-worship love which cannot shake off. take admirotion and infatuation, (3) Roman Ferrol Compound which is both tic love when knees get weak a tonic and cough peoples' Ferrol costs SO little a remedy. Compound and they go through swooning raises natural resistance. Social love in which period of life, (4) and this enables you to we love others as much as ourselves, qurckly shake off the cough ... offers 8'0 much It be too that was yet protection! may and finally, (5) Conjugal love which is hang ing on. Ferret does a good late to wait until tomorrow - by then home and mvolves Compound Job' your mutucrlly complementary that'; why thousands of . scored with God." and belongtng may have been reduced -to ashes. a contract people rely on Ferrol Com pound for tile cough they Let us show you how you can have enough Insur Mr. Chung appears to me as a man cannot shake off. Get a and in bottle to-day and the ance to give yourself your family the protection who . has suffered disappointments jOin band of satisfied users. you need. the hands of the opposite sex and is. afraid to get married. Instead of getting; Mr and dismayed peradventure .. Chung others who think as he does, should learn what is real love. In this particular measure then, here is how the same authority on the "five types of love" define REAL LOVE. "Real N�fJAiNt in he "is intellectual and COMPOUND INSURANCE:"�SOCIET.ES love," says, volves a good deal more them a thump. A heart and increase in Prodv.cC"� ing difficulty .ook••s - for Jamaica is Jlfllnv.!Clctut'fq "".. Agents breathing. It adult-not in the sense of c•. Ltd. LIVINGSTON, ALEXANDER & LEVY being old enough to vote but in the INSURANCE LIMITED sense of having grown up emotionally. It does not" blind and dazzle, couslnq loss 20 Duke Street - Phone 5536 of mind, losing of appetite, sleepless THE PAGODA FIVE Competition plays a vital role in our economy because it ensures lower prices and best quality to consumers. For spun iron pipes and fittings of all description Clay Cross g � 2 products are the most outstanding for prices and quality' For further information 1elephone or write: Agricultural & Industrial Agencies 4 Duke Street, P.O. Box 434, KINGSTON Phone: 4932 Subsidiqry of: Patricia Baud Construction Co. 4 DUKE STREET, KINGSTON LARGES"F INDEPENDENT ROAD MAK:E'RS liN THE BRITI'SH WEST I'NDIES SIX SATURDAY, JUNE 30; 195ft towards 11!111I111I1111I11II111111111111111111111111111I111111111111111111111111111 often ccn contribute something the improvement of the Centre. LETTERS The Chun San News Ltd., has con sented to open the Fund and all those 111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 who wish to assist this worthy cause are asked to send their donation to the don't last. it is Chun San News Ltd with their nqme nights-these. fhings .• amount - the and and the donated. respect the wife must respect address. husbond and vice versa. One is not The names of all donors will be pub ]1!lst the thrilling companion of the other, lished in the paper. which W. but partners in an enterprise E. CHEN, require all the talents, pqtients and Chun San News Ltd. suc St fortitude they got so as to emerge 85 Pri:ncess .. cessful at the end." Kingston. With these instructions. I hope it can guide young girls to behave better so as to deserve love in return and house wives to know better than to be so often cslticized. But my main purpose is to show Mr. Chung thet love can be a good thing and marriage can be "happy ones. Try. it! He may be pleas antly surprised. J. A. LOWE. Port Antonio, CHUN SAN BEACH THE EDITOR. Sir:- It might interest your readers to know that the letter of Mr. Donald Chin regarding conditions at the Chun San beach and your Editorial on the sub in ject were t,ranslated and republished our newspaper, the Chun San News. As a lesult, I went to see the Chcir- man of the Chun San Recreation Centre, Mr_ Chorles Moo. to find out what his * react,ions were to tlie article appearing in yeur magGlzi,ne. Mr. Moo admttted , thct the beach and pool were in bad - Sole Distributors condition, and expressed reg�et that such was the case. He also thanked the J. H. MAPP - 83 G. (Succs.) BARRY STREET writers for their suggestion thot a c"ha,rge of 3d or Sd should be made to cover the expenses of getting the beach back in good condition. Mr. Moo explained however, that this suggestion could not be carried out. In the first place, an honest person: would have to be hI,iled to eollect the fees, and it is dou.!Dtflll if the crneunt collected could meet the sa,lary of the eplleetor and at the same time, defray the ex pense of maiRtaining the beach in good condition. Another point is that the beach. was purch.ased through pllblic subscrjption, and fh.e subscribers are automatkally members of the Chun San Recreation entitled Centre, who are This washable yellow linen to use the beach and its facm-ties free - beach-coat is no challenge to of cost. These are the reasons then. our ingenious dress makers. it is not to charge a why possible Twin conars are embroidered smell fee of �d or 6d. with brown to depict coconuts. It should also interest Y01l1 and your Reaching from under these are readers to know that sometime last would-be palm leaves. Brown week a meeting was held and it was applique continues down the decided to carry out repairs cad im front of the coat forming a provements to the beach. Because of tl.1e graceful palm which is caught Iimited funds ovcdlable however, it was ca¥elessly in the middle with decided to open a puiblie Fund so that broad self-band of yellow linen. members and those who use the beach - M.Y. Original * FREE RECIPE BOOK GIVEN WITH EVERY G.iE.C. THE BANK 8F NeVA �OTIA REFRIGERATOR PURC'HASlED * BUILT-IN DOOR LOCK AND KE,YS SERVING THE BANKING NEEDS OF JAMAICANS * BUTTER COMPARTMENT * NO TRANSFORMER REQUIRED SINCE 1889 MODELS FOR 40, 50 and 60 CYCLES HIRE PURCHASE LIBERAL EIGHTEEN BRANCHES IN JAMAICA AT YOUR DISPOSAL REPRESENTING THE GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY YOUR PATRONAGE IS INVITED LUMITED OF ENGLAND - - 1832 - ESTABLISHED 1 KING ST. Phoae 5642 CROSS ROADS Phone 68161 MOiNTEGO BAY - Phones 2559, 2854 • THE PAGODA ,SEVEN See Cover HUBERT TAl TEN QUEE Iby Jade PIANOS Businessman, In vacated by his brother, H. Tai • CHAPPELL PIANOS dustrialist is up his law to be SOLICITOR,� and Sportsman gave practice come a businessman. he our eminent personality-Hubert Today, Tai Ten Quee. is still 'head of the well known but since office firm, assuming ACCORDIONS Jamaican by birth, Chinese he . has witnessed and directed through ancestry, a cosmopolitan the rapid expansion from the • LIGNA & STELLA GUITARS, individual with equally cosmopo small West street locale to the BANJOS & DOUBLE BASS litan ideas, is H. Tai, as he is spacious, modem, stream-lined in • PERCUSSION BAND INSTRUMENTS populary called. Born King structure that now houses the on he was ston August 5, 1904, new Caribbean Products Co. Ltd. • EDMUNDO ROg, BONGOES "sent" to at. George's College. tn 1913 and remained there for Although he had given up his three years. Then came his first practice, he remained the legal MUSIC SHEETS, BOOKS, ALBUMS1 EXERCISES1 taste of travel abroad. Off to adviser to the Chinese Consu 'China he went, and entered late until its closure. His capa TUTORS, MANUSCRIPTS FOR TEACHERS in for work, his extensive and Chant's Academy in Shanghai city and STUDENTS 1917. In 1919, he enrolled at the varied interests and his ability st. John's Y.M.C.A. School and are evidenced in the numerous he has the after a year, passed on to the offices held and Com mittees on which he has served. nigher st. John's University. He • POPULAR SONGS • LATEST HITS in 1923, the same year graduated He is a Director of Motor which saw his return to the land Owners Mutual Insurance Co. of his birth. Ltd., Industrial Sales. Ltd., Tai Educated in China, H. Tai, re Ten Quee Ltd., Chairman of the THE MUSIC MART Directors presents the new generation of Board of of Pagoda. 66 Orange Street Phone 5933 Chinese Jamaicans, an admirable Ltd., and was Chairman of the Directors of the mixture Of East and west. Some Board of Chi JAMAICA'S MOST COMPLETE MUSIC SHOP how he doesn't seem to belong nese Sanitarium from 1940 to has also as a to that group popularly referred 1943. He served to as the "sojourner," or to the member of the Managing Com mittee of the Chinese Benevolent group which penny publications delight in misrepresenting as Society for several years, and had "living behind walls". He be also been a Director of the Chi Ltd. longs to a new group, the Ja nese Public News THE FOUNTAIN PEN maican Chinese. What im TAKE Added to this, H. Tai can be presses the observer at first is proud of this distinction: he was that he is thoroughly Jamaican. the first Chinese to be appointed H. Tai is at home in the com Justice of the Peace in the of business executives as pany island. ill ' fact, securing the much as the white collar worker; appoint�_t'ln� before his father he is equally so amidst Chinese Did you ever stop to think that a fountain pen can be did, became the subj ect of many and speaking English-speaking his late!'. jibes from friends years "refilled" When it is drained hut a human can't be? associates. being but if it is unusual for the son His friendly, genial personality to be the recipient of the J. P., has won for him a wide circle before the father, himself a well When time and work have drained a man's it is the energy, 'of frie�ds. He is a good speak known businessman at time, er; is frequently called upon to the Tai Ten Quee family is gone. Nobody can "refill" you or me at age 65. When our speak at dinner functions and probably the only Chinese Ja are we have to have a, source of other soc i a I occasions. His maican family in the island in working days over, speeches are usually spiced witn which two members have served income. the ,a couple of well placed jokes. as Justices Of Peace. On his return to Jamaica in During World War II, H. Tat his intellectual 1923, urge goaded was a member of the Central Any ef our travelling representatives can show you a him into the field of Law: On War Assistance Committee and admitted which will an income at your retire 'March 29, 1932, he was has been a member of the Fin plan guarantee as a Solicitor and for three ance Committee of Town Boys' ment age. .years was partner with George since 1943. Nor does this amaz Tai Ten Quee. Later he launched ing list of activities end. In until 1937 out on his own practice addition, he has been a member DOMINION LIFE ASSURANCE CO. ,when he went in partnership of the executive of' the Coconut THE 'under Tai Ten Quee and Lea Marketing Board for many years, hong. and also of the Coconut Industry GERALDMAIR -BRANCH MANAGER Board until recently. He also i('OON, death was to rob the served as English Secretary for 133 Tower Street, Kingston family of another well known the Chinese Association for the Promotion of in personality, Alex Tai, who had Aviation 1942, Phone: 5757 been Manager of Caribbean Pro and is on the Board of Visitors ducts Co. Ltd. Offered t.he post of the George V Memorial Hos- EIGHT SATURDAY, JUNE 30, 1956, Games at Osaka, Japan, and In addition to his flawless the realist, combining the wortfi Hubert Tai made the all-China record for 1 English, his linguistic knowledge while traditional with "new-as mile flat. He would have us includes four dialects of Chinese tomorrow ideas," the thinker Ten believe that it was from a selfish and an understanding of Span who makes not "thoughts his Quee motive that he entered sports. ish. In H. Tai, East meets West. aim." The athletes, he says, had a; There is a harmonious blending pital. For a short. time, he It is with pride and pleasure special table-"training table" oil' ideas, cultures and philoso served on the Jamaica Tourist that PA:GODA salutes a well with special food. Not lacking a phies of two words. In him, Development Board. known citizen, an outstanding Gourmet's traits he saw an you find an almost magical man, Hubert Tai Ten Quee: Ever since 1940, he has been opportunity to enjoy the best mirth, quick-silver wit, sincere a the council member of Ja and quickly grasped it. generosity, a zest for life, and maica Chamber of Commerce, above all, the love of his fellow ---e--- was From its inception in 1937 appointed by this body to beings. the Student Advisory Board, and until 1949 he held the Secretarial the C. and An who is ourselves what also served on the Board of the post of A. C.,' piloted optimist "hopeful We judge by in Jamaica who Jamaica Manufacturers' Associa the Club's crew as President for the Chinese we feel capable of doing, while tion. during the years 1950-1955. H. are no longer here with the atti others judge us by what we Tai is also a shooting and fish tude of amassing a fortune but have done. :An active Anglican, H. Tai for ing enthusiast and indulges in who are making this island 15 years served on the Commit the expensive hobby of photo their home," H. Tal is certainly -Henry WadSworth Longfellow tee of the Kingston Parish graphy. In his collection are Church. A life member of the movies of the early C.A C. days, in Jamaica Masonic Benevolent and he has promised to show you'll rejoice Association, he is a foundation them at some date. the singing-tone member of the University Lodge He greatly enjoys travelling - of the West Indies, and a mem of this piano and is no to the other ber of the Glen Lyon S. C., 346. stranger West Indian islands, the United states, Canada, Europe and the holds membership in the East. He advocates motor travel (HALLEN HEJockey Club of Jamaica, the and recalls with glee his motor Melbourne Cricket the Club and tour through the States and The B.B.C. British Pianos Chinese Athletic Club. His in Canada. terest and venture into sports go Your child's talent deserves During the war years too, H. back to his college days when the golden tone of Challen Tai instrumental in the was - he took part in football, tennis Place your order itoday formation of the Chinese Divi and track. sion of the st. John Ambulance - BANCROFT HYLTON LTD# In 1923, while a student in Brigade and the chinese Dlvi Agents Shanghai, he represented China sion of the Jamaica Home 129 KING STREET - PHONE 3856 at the Far Eastern Olympic Guard. GENUINE SPARE PARTS for Cal's and Trucks . . . BRAKE LINIiNG SETS TRAFFICATORS TRICO AIR HORNS LOCKHEED BRAKE WINDSHIEiLD WASHERS PAIRTS REAR AXLES PRESSURE PLATES DIAPHRAGMS & POINTS DELCO REMY IGN1TION PARTS A. C. OIL FILTERS OIL SEALS FUEL PUMPS MUFFLERS BORG & BECK CLUTCHES ELECTRIC FANS TRANSMISSION GEARS DELCO SHOCK ABSORBERS PERFECT CI!R.CLE· PISTON RINGS M1lRROR HEADS '. CURVED RADIATOR BRAKE CABLES HOSE TIMING CHAINS c;AB-IBBEAN AGENCIES LTD. 39 Orange Street - Kingston - Phones 5800; 57�S "The Home of Auto & Truck Parts." THE PAGODA NINE- ( /. " '\1:('" - A word from the editor about YOuR SECOND ANNUAL This the is second Annual produced by Pagoda. As you thumb through this issue you will find a generous selection of • articles on a wide range of subjects. I hope that you will enjoy them. In bringing out this special issue to meet the regular fort nightly deadline, gratitude is due in many directions. There are the advertisers without whose support this special number would not have been possi.'ble, the writers who have been kind enough to give me their co-operation by meeting the deadline promptly, and the ad writers whose co-operation is equally essential. EACH NEW ARRIVAL in your family means In this added responsibility. Our Family Income Benefit is designed your second Annual, you will find a Cover story especially to provide maximum protection at low cost on Mr. Hubert Tai Ten Quee. On the. subject of Jamaican Mr. Simmonds when the young family's need is greatest. politics, has written a brief review Of the year 44-56 and gave his views on the important issues of West Indian THE Federation. Added to all this, YOU will find a short story, review of the MANUFACTURERS year in the social world and an article on the Chinese \Re INSURANCE COMPANY tailers' Association. Pagoda hopes that the article about the {l''("e LIFE retailers is the first in a series on Chinese organizations. And how do others see us? "Jamaica's Chinese Viewed 33 DUKE STREET KINGSTON from the Pacific" provides the answers. It was written by Professor Andrew Lind of the University of Hawaii who made a recent of the Chinese in the Caribbean. TELEPHONE 2554 or 4292 study "Appointment with Eve" is also a new feature which will now appear regularly in all issues of Pagoda. It will replace the popular "Talking It Over", but I am sure that women readers for whom this column is specially designed, will find it equallly interesting and informative. If there is anything you want to know about styles, beauty aids and the countless other small things which make up a woman's world, write to Miss Mui Lee c/o Pagoda, and she will find you the answers when she makes her fortnight date in "Appointment with Eve" Many weeks of preparation went into this issue Of Pagoda; and the staff hopes that you will find many hours of reading from this pleasure Annual, as much pleasure as we had in EVEREADY producing it for your satisfaction. I LOCAL ARTISTS Constdering that Jamaica is just a small island over 4,000 t�LASDLIGDTS square miles in area and with a population of roughly Ii mil lion, we have much to be of in the have these outstanding proud field of Literature, Music, Painting, and of course, Athletics. . In a features •.• few weeks' time, three internationally famous Jamai can artists will be visiting their homeland to entertain and • All Brass construc Carmen inspire. McRae, Roy Eaton and Don Shirley are the tion - plated with famous three. Monica Mais, at the moment of is in Chrome on Nickel writing. the and she too is Base island, equally famous and talented. I shall await with considerable interest to see whether these • "Eveready" Bl1�b Jamaicans will be supported by their countrymen. • Exclusive Lock Switch Lately the distinguished Jamalcan author, John Hearne. • Ri11lglhanger in has had his second book published. You will recall that his Bottom Cap. first book, "Voices under the Window," was reviewed in the 1955 Annual. His latest book, "A Stranger at the Gates," has had considerable reception from the critics and it seems fair for us to acknowledge the arrival of a major Jamaican literary talent. The promise of Claude MacKay, Roger Mais and others have now Eveready borne rich fruits. It remains to be seen whether. Hearne's books will be bought in quantity by Jamaicans. Batteries Flashlight Readers will appreciate the fact that this magazine has never jumped on the band waggon of racial dissension, how Brighter ever rare Light this may be. I cannot help remarking, however, that a certain Longer life affluent section of the faintly tar-brushed Jamaicans do not seem to support artists who are coloured. This may be purely coincidental, and I would certainly like to believe that there is really no ugly underlying reason. LESLIE R. MORDECAI LTD. I wish to express the hope, therefore, that there will be 50A PQRT ROYAL STREET, KINGSTON powerful support for these artists, who in the lands of strangers. have won wide acclaim for their talents. JUNE 30, 195& TEN SATURDAY, and I would 'he listened too. Rosa came back -corner and began to hunt for gard to y.our future Our Short Story that should marry the .from turning' the dial, and paper. say you man-" snuggled against him. Tony's Tony crossed the room in two young Tony towered over her. He Rosa's face went white. arm slipped around her. She laid strides. He with But the her head against his shoulder, grabbed the paper from her roared, laughter. him voice continued- whispering: hand. Rosa turned to face indignantly. Then his eye caught "Not now=-but some day-" it's the Professor." his feet with the "Listen dear, the first line of :bei letter. Tony was on . came a � �-� across is station � ... ,", cat. He flew "This QAK," "Dear Professorr-" ,'�� agility of a r , Altar • ! "and ladies and \: a bored VOice, now c,'" "'�', the room and struck the radio I have gentlemen, we bring you Pro I am a gi,rl·.of eighteen. stunning blow in the face. It was friend. wants fessor Omar Zodium. The greatest a very nice boy He lucky that the Professor was not but can't living exponent of the Zodiac. me to marry him I behind it or Tony would certainly Professor Zodium." decide when· to do so-" have' bitten his ear-the Sicillian handed back the sheet challenge to combat to the death. Rosa gave a little sigh of rap Tony double ... of paper.. He paused a moment, "The dirty crossing ," ture as a soft mellow voice then until all his white yelled Tony. Shy reached their ears. smiled teeth were visible. Rosa began to laugh. She "Good evening, my children. by "That's rolled on the sofa in helpless Allah's peace to you all. What a-wonderful ide�, �osa," "we'll do just mirth. Tony made for the door. Kay Jefferson has been written by the stars is he said gently, the Professor Somehow Rosa got there before inevitable. Know what your stars what says." herself into his After a long .struggle the letter him. She hurled have in store tor you. Consult He stood stiff and unre an English King was finished. both arms. ago the Professor. Let me decipher They surveyed nicknamed "The Un it with lenting. Her arms crept tight was your code for you. Nightly Ii com pride. YEARS between that was around his neck, and but gentleman mune with the celestial bodies to ready," me to "Now, Rosa, you promise spasms of laughter, she said: a flash of lightning compared secure your answers. Just send you wiU do just what he says?" dark limpid Rosa. Rosa, with her you r to Professor when questions asked Tony. "Tony, Tony darling, you and manner, could eyes charming Zodium, P.O. Box 0, in this city, said you would mail that letter and drive a man crazy. For did, and I will assist you to make a "Certainly, dear," replied Rosa, I had my suspicions. But when three years now she had kept "now I will have success of your life. Don't forget something you said you would put in the a state of what Tony in perpetual to enclose $1.00 and your answer definite to' go by. At least, doUar-I knew for certain." as he re nerves. Tony glowered will be read over the air im I mean is, I'll know how the stars she Rosa clung tighter and some membered the many days mediately. This evening our first feel about us." their and how found both his arms had set for wedding, letter comes from Mrs. Minnie Tony that she Tony looked at his watch. "Ten around her. She went on swiftly, the corresponding times Smith, of this city-,i o'clock. I have to I'll mail her with a had backed down at the last go. before he could stop that letter for He it - minute: He thought of the time There was a pause while the you." picked kiss "I knew that you would that he had made the appoint Professor cleared his throat and up. change my letter, so I wrote with the and he rustled some papers. another. And I put two dollars ment priest, "Wait," cried Rosa, "I have to it was blushed again at the memory of and oh, Tony, darling, "Mrs. Smith," he said. "Your put a dollar bill in before we put the padre worth it to see your face. Do you going back' and telling it in the mail." problem is a very interesting one, that she had changed her mind. think Father Casey is still awake? but I can assure you that you "No dear," Tony replied loftily, Let's get married-now!" June. "I'll put it in for you". "There's no hurry, Tony, dear, will have a baby next It ___ to you - some will be a girl, with blue eyes. She .--.-- I'm going marry Rosa's kiss was unusually affec That refrain echoed in his will be born under Gemini. That An elderly gentleman and a day." tionate as they parted for the Often he means a duo personality. Be care Scotsman were watching a foot head night and day. night. But when the door closed and thought ful to cultivate the better of the balf game together. The latter woke in the night after Tony she leaned against it it. Even when he was two. Also she will be subject to continually took nips from a he heard and giggled. un working, making those beautiful colds. Beware!" bottle, and the gentleman, sandwiches on which he prided More papers rustling. Rosa WEEK later Rosa was cradled able to 'restrain himself, finally himself, he expected to hear a giggled ecstatically. A in Tony's arms before the. blurted out, -su, I'm 71 years I customer it. It was the radio. She had dimmed the lights. old, and never in my life have . say isn't he wonderful?" . "Darling, - " theme song of his life. Surely this was the night that touched alcohol! purred Rosa. "Why, you know the Oracle would speak. Tony "Well, dinna worry yourself," I think that man knows Here it was again. Tony Tony, Spring seemed happy. He whistled under replied the Scotsman, "you're decided that it was everything." She sat up straight suddenly his breath as they waited. The nae ginna start noo." smoothed her black time for the last show down. He and shining familiar instruction came and have his Rosa or leave her curls. A dreamy look came into would then: her and she nodded ••• Reviving rorever. He. savoured the word eyes lightly Cooling "forever". It had such a lovely, to herself. "Our first problem tonight is •.. Refreshing tragic sound. from Mrs. H. Sparks. You have "Now, Rosa, as I was saying-" my deep sympathy, Mrs. Sparks, he sternly, "I Tony's voice was harsh. "Rosa," began but .stars hold out encourage to the have had enough of this "Look, Tony, we could write. just menf 'tei you.' Your husband will him." are going to " waiting-either you return to you in three days.... me-not some day-but mary "Write to who, Rosa? I'm tell I have a letter from a young '\ or else I am going away. now, ing you that I am leaving you lady, Rosa-" MINERAL I'll on a boat and-" ship on a . forever. I'm going to get - Rosa' stiffened. Tony smiled boat-" Rosa smiled absently and held deeply and' .)g�.ve her a little to silence. up a finger impose Rosa turned and smiled. Damn Also squeeze. . . not . . � realized that she had ! , \" Tony those dimples! How could a man Cock heard one word he had said. She "Y0111:.·Pf9b:te.m is a very natural sail away and leave them? Flavours Stout to the one. I can see that you love the was. listening intently WA�TRS her voice was a little but I can also see . radio. He groaned. The sweet, "Tony," young man, DIAMOND MINERAL on Rosa's face husky with excitement, "let's do. that you are loath to give up rapt expression WATER CO. LTD. now." freedom and settle I stopped the natural rage that I'll write it She jumped up your down. ran to the have consulted the stars in re- arose in his breast. Unwillingly and the old desk in 75 Orange st. Phone 2251 THE PAGODA ELEVEN Jamaica's Chinese Viewed from the Pacific by Andrew Lind of the recurring social facts continents had been for the rest peculiar racial instinct for trade themselves from the discrimi ONEwhich nevertheless comes as less peasantry of Europe. The and business. This impression, nation of a hostile community, a constant surprise to the stu apparently insatiable labour de which is now also held by the and the discrimination is largely dent of human society is the mands of the plantations, Chinese themselves, is under a consequence of the undue eco .striking similarity in the basic whether in the West Indies, the standable enough in view of the nomic success of the Chinese. of man's behaviour no Islands of the Pacific, or h e a v concentration of the patterns Malaya, y Thus the vicious circle so com matter where or when we find was one of the major Chinese in business. of initiating Actually, mon in modern industrial society, him. Particularly impressive' in factors in the vast outward flood the social situation of course, of the immigrant group which this is the to of from China, the Chinese - of an alien respect disposition migrants Japan, being encounters prejudice for getting assume that all other peoples India, and other heavily and therefore outside the pop people "out of place" economically in are markedly different from our ulated of Asia. of local social portions Although range obligations the new environment and con .self. In studying the experience the migration of Chinese plan fitted them ideally for the role sequently seeks to protect its '(If the Chinese in various parts tation workers to Jamaica was of and tradesmen, any people moral integrity by withdrawing ASSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED • Fire • Earthquake • Hurricane • Motor • Marine • Burglary • Accident Agents: AD:OLPH L\EVY & BRO. LTD. Phone: 2184 TWELVE SATURDAY, JUNE 30, 1956. One is the Hon. William Seiv right who was appointed Minis ter of Agriculture and Lands and rouncxr immediately challenged the Press on the question of his fitness for this post. He has yet to prove himself but if indications are correct, while he may prove capable he is unlikely to become spectacular. The other is Mr. Donald Sangster, former Minister of retrospect, the past twelve vigorously towards self-determin These then were the ohiloso Finance, who created pelitical. IN months of politics in Ja ation and the management of phical overtones of the political history in and a . losing winning maica have been interesting in our own affairs, internally and history of the past tweve months seat in two different constitu a number of expected anti un externally, and the other push But what of the personalities? encies within the of one as towards space expected ways. Indeed, events ing out just vigorously year, and has taken over virtual have come over each the relinquishment of some of tumbling of the in Federal Chief the Hon. leadership Opposition other in such a that our sovereignty to a Minister, way quite the under Sir Alexander which will the Norman :Manley, Q.C., con House, a large section of the Government (for THE population Bustamante. was of to dominate scene TI1is recog have yet to assimilate and appre first five years at least) be tinued political nised just this month when his. ciate the advances which have lower constitutional status than 'in and out of the House of Re� certain party appointed him Chairman been made internally and exter even the present Jamaica Consti presentatives, and he is of the Parliamntary Committee. tution and will be certainly much ly now sitting in full control of nally. . Mr. Sangster was an important lower in constitutional status the West Indian scene, despite Jamaicans personality in the 1949-55 Gov It would seem that than the coming Jamaica Con the strong challenge of Mr. ernment and House and his re are a remarkable people, as in stitution. Albert Gomes of Trinidad and deed they are. They accept the disaffection which South turn to the Legislature is already the A cursory glance over to the island the and constitutional pro Caribbean have beneficial by political to newspapers tried stages of world history seems in debates. gress of a type which would send to sow. Improvement indicate that this quality of other peoples into paroxyms of accepting divergent aims on the Two other legislative person excitement with an ease which His t r i u mph s in London. political field is unique to Ja alities pursued a relentless duel indicate confidence in their lead where West Indian delegates maica. To some it would prob- throughout the year on the ers and a natural, healthy out gathered in February and de question of the right of private look on the rightness of demo cided on Federation, enhanced members' motions to debate.' cratic growth. his reputation as a statesman They were the Leader of the and strengthened his position'on twelve by House, the Hon. Florizel Glass Internally in the past the island's political scene. Re pole and Mr. Edwin Allen, a top we seen the Gov months, have ports of a tendency' to dictatorial member of the Opposition with ernor completely removed from Ulric D. Simmonds control Of the People's National the fighting spirit of a terrier. the political scene and no longer Party, the National Workers The duel continues, and though a force in the affairs of Jamaica. Union and the Government con some have been have seen Ja quarters called. Externally-we tinue to be heard but his popu ably indicate a lack of maturity the resolution of this.' dispute is maica becoming the first Colo larity with the people generally or still far from achievement. to a direct a misunderstanding of politi nial territory negotiate is unassalled , cal needs and but what it with an Internationai facts; agreement There was a lot of political heard of North actually shows is that Jamaicans The Minister of Trade and In Agency. We have growth over the past twelve American loan-another first to know where they are going and Mr. Wills O. Isaacs, was dustry, months and these are the ten this are going there calmly and in the most controversial in the credit of vital, surging figure dencies and personalities who practical faith in their ability. the twelve little island. politics during past made this growth possible There months, even the an There is a natural acceptance though are still imperfections in our Pre-eminent among internal nouncement the Minister throughout the West Indies that by of democratic system but by and developments was the com Finance, the Hon. Noel Nether this territory will lead the Fed- large if the progress of the past mencement of negotiations and . sole-that he had abandoned the eration. Among Jamaicans that twelve years is maintained w� discussions with the aim of in long-cherished project of a state is a matter of fact. Therefore, will remove these Jmperfections a self-governing Con Bank-should have made him. troducing it is easy to see why Jamaicans in time and view with pride each stitution in the immediate future; that figure. will enter a Federation with less progressive twelve months of our and of course touching both in constitutional' powers than their political history. ternal and external affairs is the But the irrepressible Mr. own Government. They know rsaacs most important development in moved in and out of contro that the impact of Jamaican in 111111111111I1!I11111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 Jamaican and West Indian versies with his usual ease history fluence on Federal affairs will from lumber control to -the firm decision, accepted as make the Federal Government price a matter of fact by the people of pimento bonus and has so far more responsible than its con Suppor�. this that the time to create come out on every time. It area, stitutional provisions and will top a British West Indies Federal seems certain that he will con ensure speedy constitutional re state tinue to create anxious moments has come. cognition of this responsibility. for his party leaders. Your It is as simple as that-and it is somewhat paradoxical is the sign of political maturity, Two personalities were addeu IT that there should be within explaining away the paradox and to the House this year, and if the same period two divergent throwing new light on the re the truth be told they do not Advertisers streams of political action in markable political progress and compensate for the loss of Mrs. this - one out of our island. Rose Leon last island pushing strength year. 111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 BARlOVA Every family loves BARLOVA! Barlova tastes good! For better nourisn - ment, 1?etter 'sleep, better health, always drink Barlova. the family food drmk. I LTD. 92 HARBOUR STREET A. LEONARD 'MOSES Phone 2615 THE PAGODA THIRTEEN J;.\tJIAICA�S ECONOtJlIC hy JiATA'H Several significant Influences engaged in the particular enter to be hoped that he will main more investment in capital and if this are making themselves felt on prise. restriction is tain the confidence that adl sec- equipment. done in the name of interna , tions of the has the Island's economy. These are community in tional co-operation with a: view him, and that the The danger is not yet (1) the exodus of thousands of necessary upon to stabilising prices, preventing funds will be supplied to his us, but the signs are there, and skilled and semi-skilled workers glut, and maintaining a maxi Board for the intense promotion there is yet time to avoid a to England lured the mum by promise of empolyment, then utl that is continuously necessary to depression in another two or of adventure, and the comfort of mate good must redound to the achieve the best results. three years. However, if signi country. ficant foreign is induced the welfare state; (2) the pro capital into the Island on the control It is encouraging to see that right duction Of certain agri': With our sugar cut back agree new hotels are being erected and basis, the possible consequence cultural crops of which the no ment in mind we shall have to the conservative growth is much may be avo ide d. I do not, table is (3� exercise great care that joint example sugar cane; to be preferred to one of a however, advocate any rigorous and continuous consultations the development of the tourist mushroom nature. There programme to curb domestic are made with other countries ap activities the maintenance industry; (4) the great increase pears, however, to be a certain as of engaged in sugar production, monotony and lack of originality the national income at a certain "m the purchase of consumer otherwise the general tendency in the type of entertainment level is at this time Of para» goods and (5) the development will be for one country to spread offered to toueists here, and I mount importance. of mining. depression abroad in order to cannot believe that the avoid at home. restric people it As It is welcome that the responsible are so lacking in mining The first signs of the depletion tions go nand in hand with creative ability to provide better companies here are investing of . skilled labour are beginning guaranteed prices and long to facilitate the fare. This is one aspect that more capital to be seen in the economy, par term 'contracts, it is to be de the Tourist :Board might give development of our natural re ticularly where machinery i<\ voutly wished that more agrl some more attention. sources, particularly of Bauxite. concerned. 'This means that there cultural crops will achieve a cer Nothing more need be said on measure of has been a drop in the standard tain regulation in this the A natural corollary of increas point, except to express of certain of services. In This demands great types production. that in due course more ing our economic is hope I and leaders jstandards garages, except for a small hard discipline political and will result in the demand for a higher stan more activity core of supervisory staff, the have a grave responsibility to this field. dard of living. and recent years standard of efficiency is well avoid cheap and eventually have shown a remarkable rise in below par, and has resulted in harmful politicking directed to No mention has been' made of the purchase of various con the loss of valuable man-hours the unskilled vote. the influence of Trade Unionism sumer goods. In the absence of with a constant increase in re- as there are abundant signs that figures showing the - is divided on relationshfp :pair costs and frequently' a poor Opinion sharply a certain amount of responsibil between expenditure on these er standard of work. the question of the stability of is shown items ity being by the leaders conservative and expenditure on capt Tourism and much and the recent of strikes tal the flurry field has riot found itself goods, hope can only be In the of construction, risk-money is not to be regarded as of seri expressed that th€ situation is the use labour into the Tourist Industry. It paradoxically, Of ous import when the due care and attention considering devices has resulted in seems difficult to think of the receivlng saving whole grand scheme of eco from the appropriate Ministers the the maintenance of a fairly high 'Dourist Trade as anything but of of Government. nomy. standard, even though there ap-' satisfactory permanence. pears to be fewer skilled workers It may fairly' be summarised such as The contiguity of this Englisih From observation it in wood carpenters. appears that the Island's economic pros Island with its that Undoubtedly,. opportunities are speaking unpar within the past two or three pects are reasonably sound,' but alleled natual makes it there has been being created for the type of beauty years a sHght that great care has to be exer the an obvious of relaxatroo depletion in value of our workers who are now leaving place the cised for many years to come as for Americans Even in the and as this a: Island, but it appears that the currency is symtom there are serious imbalances rate of absorption is not as yet event of a war, the American of recession we should like to which could bring about disaster. that would be more at the sufficiently rapid to make a sig garrison encourage even expense :Much rests on Government to nificant decrease in tnose who than likely in the Island, would of expansion more savings and inspire and maintain confidence. means of over are emigrating. provide the tiding until peace was declared. Jamaicans have always had ...,U-. ""A, _", . restless feet, and have in times The point has already been � ·".CIAL I;"� past visited in concert such made several times in connec that With a CANDID· o,r places as Cuba, Panama, the tion with discrimination FORMAL United states of America and tourist earnings are not worth Costa Rica; and have generally the sacrifice of the dignity and their of our of and always returned to native purity way living, By PARAMOUNT PHOTO STUDIO country. There is no reason to it is not the intention to say doubt that Jamaicans in England anything more about a paint Our specialities: • Weddings • Parties • Conv:entions will in the fullness of time re which is deep in the conscious • Passport & License portraits will ness of this nation. A of turn home, and this be pre word • Black & White ·and Colour the cipitated when more' and more appreetation must be said for Commercial Photography are open. efforts of the present Chairman, opportunities . Mr. Abe Issa, who has brought PARAMOUNT iRestrictions in the production to the Board the necessary ini PHOTO STliJDlO of any commodity is never gen-' tiative and drive that lis so l08A BARiRY STREET erally pleasantly accepted or necessary for the development TeIs: 4550il and 8U341 understood by those who are of this industry. It is sincerely FOURTEEN SATURDAY: JUNE- 39, 1956- staged by the Caribbean Thes Miss Rena Del Porto, "Miss pians. Hotpoint, U . S. A." on her prize A Chinese New Year's Eve vacation-trip was there to dis IHIII G IH u(i-lIt1rS- IIINI Dance at 51 Half-way-Tree Road tribute the numerous prizes to. where Cliff Beckford supplied the beauties. the music, proved quite enjoy 'Runners-up for the title were able for the revellers there. Misses Barbara Chang and Au "Let's start the New Year drey Wong in second and third. SOCIIAIL VNORlD right"-Chinese New Year-and place, while the fou.rth and fifth how more appropriate than with places went to Misses Sor).ia Moo a Garden Party with fun for all. Young and Kay Lee, respective And that's exactly what the ly. First and second place win did on 12. The ners oyed their prize vaca PAGODA peeps in the past and of Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Chin C.P.S. February enj Fashion Parade a Favour tions in Miami. brings into focus the highlights Yin Tenn, took as his bride Miss proved ite with the crowd as of nine newsy months. iEver Eunice Williams, daughter of young sters 'and debutantes active Cupid missed no marks Mr. and Mrs. ..James Williams of charming New Year's Eve the to show off the and kept the list of engagements Kingston. The reception at 51 graced stage At Club of feminine fashions. The and wedding's high on the social Half-way 'Free Road followed the array marked an drew a record crowd of 800 agenda. Parties for that "special" twilight ceremony performed by May 20 important date for the C.P.S. On that who greeted 1956 to the melody age have been numerous and Rev. Father Ballou, S.J. at the was held the first meeting of music-makers Ivy Graydon many dancing shoes have left Holy Cross Church. day the Public School and her orchestra. .. of Chinese the stands over these months. · when Miss Sylvia Fong who voted Yee, daughter of the late Mr. Parents Association Double Event Wilie Fong Yee became the bride ili'l Mr. Alfred. Kong, President; Club Elections Mr. James Vice Presi of Mr. Alphonso Chin, son of Chung, The 'Club Elections on February THAT'S what is was on Octo dent and Mr. Easton Mr. James Chin Hing of Morant Secretaries 11 put Horace Chang in the ber 8 when there was double Mr. Phillip Chung, 'and Mrs. Bay at the ceremony performed Lee, Presidency role . Senior Vice cause for celebration. Miss Icy by Rev. Fr. Roy Campbell, S.J., Gladstone Chang. President is Hubert Tai Ten Lee, daughter Of Mrs. Lily Lee elf At this too, parents on Sunday, AprU 2'9 at the Holy meetmg Quee, while Lennie Chin Yee was the centre of the of em Kingston, Trinity Cathedral. fully endorsed policy holds Vice Presidency. Lucien attraction at the Albert Chang subjects, and, · .. at the Maranatha Gospel phasizing English Tai Ten Quee is back as Secre Hall where 175 relatives and the desire to have that Hall, Vineyard Town on May 24, expressed tary to be assisted by Noel Lyn, to celebrate her friends gathered where Miss Inez Leung became policy continued. Treasurer is Cecil Lai Fook and 21st and birthday simultaneously the bride of Mr. Cecil Hoo. is his assistant. Louis CAC Activities Larry Wong her engagement to Mr. Inez is the daughter of Mrs. son Alice The November 20 Carnival held Young, of Mrs. Young Lillian Leung and Cecil is the 'Chinese Cathelic Assn. on the Club grounds was high also of Kingston. 'Son of Mrs. Luhanna Hoo of the selection "Miss There has been a revival of A THRE'E-YEAR courtship by Kingston'. lighted by of correspondence resulted in the Chinese Jamaica. 19.55". A crowd the Chinese Catholic Action · .. on' June for Miss Delores 3, over the Moder engagement of Mr.. Ernest Young, of 5,000 witnessed Association. With their Fung, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. crowning of the former Miss ator Rev. Fr. Glavin, 3.J., Fung Kim Fatt and Mr. Easton Mew Tong, to Miss Teresa B'arbara Tenn (now Mrs. Don Association has made great Young Cha, son of Mr. and Mrs. George of Mr. and Mrs. ald Chin) after judges, Mrs. strides forward. Question Box Chi, daughter Cha Camp of Old Harbour. Frederico Chi Casio of Havana, David Maynard, wife of the sessions and visiting Lecturers The ceremony performed hy Rev. Cuba. American Consul General, Mr. have proven interesting and en Fr. MacMullan, S.J. at the sts, AT AN informal in Tony Bridge and Mr. Abe Issa lightening. gathertng Peter and Paul Church, was fol December was announced the selected her number one choice The Association cnntlnues to lowed by the reception at Home engagement of Mr. Joseph Chin from a bevy of twenty-one con meet on the first Monday of the stead Road. testants. Loy, son of Mr. and Mrs. month. Charles Chin Loy of Kingston �o Sixteen. and Sweet Miss Clarice Chung, daughter of Among ithose who celebrated Mr. and Mrs. 1. Chung of King that "special birthday" were Miss ston. Jeanne Moosie, PAGODA'S Nov . . 12 Cover and Primrose Bells Chimed Girl, Announcing Wedding Chen, popularly known as Rosalie. Novem the · .. in Montego Bay in In January Miss Fay Chuck ber last where over 500 guests celebrated the occasion. with her from all parts of the island many friends at a party held at Grand c.o.s gathered to celebrate the mar the Albert Chang" Hall. riage of Miss Blanche Lee, In Port Antonio on February daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James 14, Nerissa, sixteen and sweet, Lee to Mr. Athol Chin, son of daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil DANCE Mr. and Mrs. William A. Chin. Chung celebrated at the Chinese Chin and Club House with over a hundred · . . Miss Olive for a� Mr. Ronald Hue at the sts. Peter relatives and friends. Paul Church on November The home of Mr. and Mrs. and 51 HALF WAY TREE RD. 27. The reception followed at Lyew at 16 Swallowfield Road the Chinese Freemason Hall on was the locale for the eventful on North street where lVf!i'. Joe Pin celebration of Hope Fung's party. chin acted as Master of Cere Hopie is the daughter of Mr. monies. A former resident of and Mrs. Phillip Fong of Moun Clarkestown, Olive is the daugh tain View Gardens. Saturday ter of Mr. and Mrs. Chin Shue Angela, daughter of Mr. Wil Bing, and Ronald is the son of liam Chong of Mountain View 7 th Mr. and Mrs. Victor Hue of Gardens marked the event with July Trinityville, st. Thomas. a well attended and gay party · . . in Miami for Barbara at home. Tenn, "Miss Chinese Jamaica, One of the more recent Sweet This is not just another dance. 1955" and Mr. Donald Chin of Sixteen parties was that on June Retreat, st. Mary. 10 when Miss June Lai with a It will be the biggest affair of large gathering of friends made · .. for Miss Fay Lyn, daugh at her home on Hagley ter of Mr. and Mrs. MaurIce Lyn merry the season, so be there. Park of Mandeville and Mr. Miller Road. Anderson Scott, son of Mr. and Around the CPS Mrs. William H. Scott of Trini Snooping active season has been Music and her orchestra dad. The fully choral wedding An it by Ivy Graydon for the C.P.S. who with ceremony took place at the st. got going their October Garden Margaret's Church, Hope Road, 23 Party :\dmission: the 10/- per couple where the Rev. J. Leslie Mc in aid of School Funds. pherson offici.at;ed. The recep Preceded by a Basket Ball match between the 6/- single tion following was held at the the Eag sentation. When prices were taxes, its EngUsh SeClretary fixed by the Control Department does a great deal Of corres c�tt�IEse f\E�rAlLERS these became law throughout the pondence in English for them, land irrespecttve of whether you and acts as inte,rpl:'eter in cases were in Montego Bay or King where this is necessary as in a j.\SSOCtA·rIO�1 a ston. Naturally, grocer. in lawsuit, in €!onsulting solicitors By H. R. L. Montego Bay pays a great deal or in interviews with the vari more for transportation of his ous Government departments. some of the older mutual benefit, protection and goods than does the grocer in In recent years the Assocta heads in the Chinese �etail advancement of retail grocers TODAY, :Kingston, yet both sells the re tion has dealt with such matters ers' Associ.ation still smil€ when throughout the island began to tail ,items at the same prices as as the Drugs and Poisons Law' they good naturedly that if take shape. By May 8, 1943, say laid \:tiown by the Food Control directly with Government and. it hadn't been for the iron will after a full year of deliberations Q.epaj;ttnent. Obviously, here through the Drugs Liaison Com of one man there would never and contacts with J!embers of was a case of injustice. mittee of the Chamber of Com have had an Association. the trade the Association no'w merce on which it has a repre that man was the known as the Chinese Retailers' The country retailers protest strangely, with the Tra had for sentative; Sunday Food Controller. Association Ltd. was duly regis ed. They good reasons ding Law and the Shop Assist F. E. V. 'Smith had taken on tered as a Company incorpor doing so, for the margin of profit ants Law, also and allowed was and directly a difficult At the of ated under the laws of Jamaica. precariously low job. height the Chamber of Com ate through World War. II, Government in Among the foundation members transportation charges up all merce , It has also dealt with troduced controls for the first were Messrs. Edward Chong, G. the profits and compelled them the Minimum Wage Law as it. to certain items at a time withoyt ex Chia Chong, J.P., Ernest Chung, sen· loss. any previous affects certatn shopkeepers. As as the Association perlence or statistics to guide the James Simm, Henry Ho Fatt, soon got . The Association was founded. _ hold of this man in charge. As Food Con Charles Chung, Charley' Yee information, repre by Chinese Retailers and has troller, Smith had to deal with Frankie Lee Fatt, �. Lim 'sue: sentation was made to the COh been supported through the years hundreds of 'Chin, Fatt, Victor :Chang Jef trol Authorities. It was not long problems arismg Cfiinese retailers after �hat of existence by from the shortages created by frey Wong, Eddie' Ho country retailers were 'Sang. throughout the island. What is a reasonable allowance. war. To make matters Frank Chin Wai given worse, Chung, Min, often Is retailers not appreciated however, were in Herbert Lyn, Chen Kin Chan, Today, throughout the shopkeepers sending that non-members also benefit island are still this hundreds of letters every month Fong Sang, Chin Min Dun and enjoying from the representations made without hope of in Hue Fah. benefit. any getting by the Association. dividual attention. Mr. Edward Chung who had In addition to representations last It was here that Smith sug put in a tremendous amount of in the interests of the trade as year, steps s work in the Association taken to the gested that the shopkeeper getting a whole which includes non SOMETIME.... w�re change should organize themselves into started, was elected the first members of the Association, the name of the Association to Ja but an Association so that the tre President. C.IR,.A., also provides a number maica Retailers' Association, mendous amount of work could establishment of the of facilities for its large num du.!'! to the langu�ge diffi�Ylty be expedited. To convince shop .. THEAssociation proved an essen ber of non-English speaking that would arise in the monthly it was keepers that he meant business, tial cog in the retail trade. i[t members. It acts as their agents meeting of the executive, he to with for the refused deal the hun not only lightened the burden of paying of licenses and (Continued on page dreds Of letters until the shop Fo ON DISPLAY AT The 1955 Comm1ttee of the Chinese Retailers' Association. Executiv:e . From (I to r) sIttm�:. Mr. Ba�ringt()n Vee, Mrs. HUda Fong, Messrs. MANN ODJNG TONG & Co. Arthu!, Chung, �IlllIaJm Cftal Kim, Eddie 1110 Sang, FI:ankie Lee Fatt. �ap WInston .. Chong Chung Lue Kill �tandml?' Me�srs Chen, Hang, George 120-122 BARRY ST. (Cor. PRINCESS ST.) - PHONE 2:7tO �:;;eg�;� ::'1 :::::ma�eJ�g �:n��tt, Wong Kim Yeung, A. C. '!l'ai and the I IIlEVIIEW C)til Wan Winston Wong (Chinesl' Camera Club) • Mr. and Mrs. Athol Chin of Montego Bay cut Ske's "sweet sixteen" and Rl'oud to be. Valerie the wedding cake before their 500 guests on Chin, daughter of 1\'lr. and Mrs. Chin Yin Tenn November 20 after the ceremony performed by celebrated that special birtkday on Saturday, Al1cl:ldeacon Fox. June 16. • Don Wong Prudent Housewives Their Brand LORNA DOONE Name CUSTARD CREAM GINGER SNAP ORANGE CREAM QUEEN O'SCOT BUTTER CREAM BUTTER FINGERS CARAMEL CREAM GRAHAMS EXCELSIOR CHOCOLATE CREAM Make it your BUY word Available in 37 delicious varieties THE:' JAMAICA BISC':UIT COMPANY LIMITED THE PAGODA SEV.E.NTEEN Jamaica but was .educated in • China; he returned to Jamaica three and the influ Mr. and Mrs. Arnold ITEMS. years ago, NEWSY ence of his Chinese and Chin who were married heritage on Sunday afternoon, upbringing is evident in some of June 10, at the st. his paintings. .James Roman Catholic Two-Man Exhibition Church. Rev. Fr. Kiely, This exhibition at the Hills' assisted Reveals Great Promise S.J., by the Galleries continues until July G. Rev. Fr. Judah, oftici "I have never seen two artists ated, Tke bride is the of such outstanding promise," of Tea Party For daughter Mr, and said the Han. John O'Regan, Mrs. Chang A. Chun of Mr. Lincoln Williams Colonial as Brown's Town, St. An)), Deputy Secretary, of honour a tea and the groom is the he declared open the two-man Guests at son of Mr. and Mrs. exhibition at the Hills' Galleries party at the Chinese Benevolent Masue Chin of �ontego on Monday, June 25. Vernon Society on Wednesday afternoon, Bay. The bride was' and Cleveland are June 20, were Mr. Lincoln Wil given In by Tong Morgan marriage Justice of her father. After the the two young, promising artists liams, the Peace for ceremony, the reception whose paintings are now receiv Sav-Ia-Mar, and his wife and was held at the home ing the first formal showing. mother. Hosts at the party of the groom's parents The Deputy Colonial Secretary were Mr. C. C. Pharig, President where 800 guests attend the of of the Association and the Exe ed. Bestman was Mr. praised eHectiveness cutive and Commit Lipton Chin.. brother of Morgan's fasclnatdng feeling for Supervisory the groom; bridesmaids colour and Tong's "rhythmic tees. were l\fiss LUy Chang forms." (chief), sister of the The Williams left for a two six bride; Misses Gwendo "During my years here," month trip to Formosa and Hong lyn Chang'., Elsie Chin continued Mr. "it has O'Regan, Kong on Monday, June 25. and Peggy Simmon. been fascinating to see the de Before Kenneth A. Chinn velopment of art, and the move they left they were also ment towards the establishment entertained at the homes of Mr. and Mrs. • of a really Jamaican form of Stephen Yap, and Mr. art, with its roots in the past. and ;Mrs. Wong Chew Onn on June and June We owe a debt to these and 19, 20, respective Both boasted other artists who are struggling ly. evenings de dinner to create a culture, as without lightful parties. culture there can be no nation." He also thanked Mr. and Mrs. Mr. David Yap C Hill for providing the facilities of C Representative for young artists and also tor Mr. David Yap left the island the good work they are doing on Sunday, June 24, to attend a for Jamaican art. conference in Miami. Mr. Yap Tong and Morgan are both is one of the five delegates students at the Jamaica School chosen to represent the Chamber of Arts and Crafts; botl;i' are 23 of Commerce in Montego Bay at years of age. Tong was born 'in the conference. THE L'AN(;A\SHIR� INSURANCE COMPANY 74 Years of Service to the Public of Ja.maic;t FIRE - MOTOR and all other classes of INSURANCE transacted. Represented by Paramount (James Chong) BONITTO BROS. Year Lassies that Leay celebrating special Sixteen recently are left to right) Teresa 83 Barry St., & (fr�m Wong, Hope Fung, Angela Chong ' Kingston Agents Attorneys Shirley Lee and Valrie ChID. Whenever It's BOOKS The Place To Go Is SANGSTER'S - 91 HARBOUR STREET KINGSTON - PHONE 4284 144 HOPE ROAD - LIGUANEA - PHONE 70931 EIGHTEEN SATURDAY, JUNE 30, 195ft far ings appear to be just a beauti Washington to. continue his name will be changed, so that ful water-colour reproduction of tour. non-Chinese retailers members will be able to contribute their butterflies and grasshoppers. Guild Notes NEWSY ITEMS Then when you pass the magni share. . On the 24th June the Sunday Association fying gass over the paintings, !Representing the Executivce Committee of the find that what you thought for the current year on the Food vou Chinese Christian Guild met and Trade Committee is Mr. Bar Famed Lynx-Eyed were antennae were actually arranged the programme for the Visits Ja. ' two fme lines of poetry. rington Yee, perhaps the young Calligrapher 3rd of as follows:- quarter 1956, est member ever to be elected China's famed "lynxed-eyed" Pagoda j otted dawn 1: reporter Sunday, July Corporate to the Presidency. He also re caHigrapher arrived in the island these two lines from one of the Communion-K.P .C. presents the Association on the last week. He is Wingsum Wan, with the aid of a mag 11 : Rector's paintings wednesdav, July Standing Committee of Local a handsome, jovial Cantonese glass: "In tront of my Mus nifying Evening-The Rectory, 1, Trade, the Drugs Liaison Com from who can write bed the moon I think it Hong Kong shines, grave Avenue, off Lady Musgrave mittee of the Chamber of Com 3,000 words in a Square inch or is frast on the Lifting ground. Road. merce. squeeze a whole chapter of the my head, I contemplate the Wednesday, .July 25: Basket The Association holds an an Bible onto the back of a postaA'e bright moon, lowering my head Party-The Rect_ory, 1 Musgrave nual general election which stamp. I think of my native land." Avenue. fifteen members Mr. of the modern chooses the ot Wan, ane the visitor on Sunday, August 5: oorporate But 33-year-aid the Executive masters of almost extinct and appoints an the tour of Chinese communtties Cammunion-K P.C. a and elects one is capable of mare English Secretary, art, depicting in North and Sauth is Wednesday, August 15: Games America, of their number as Chairman or than styles af Chi twenty-five more than a stunt Be Evening-Mona. printer. President. This Committee man nese from characters, ranging a is Wednesday, August 29: Social sides being gifted artist, he the affairs of the Associa the "Oracle the ages Bone" script of master af a The Rectory, 1. Musgrave Ave. really a calligraphy; tion and elects a Chinese Secre Shang period (about 1400 B.C.,) with Sunday, September 2: Corpor beautiful writing performed two internal to Chinese tary, Auditors, a present day picture with him a ate Cammunlon-K.P.C. a brush. He brought Treasurer and Assistant Treasur writing. sheaf Of letters written by Gav Sunday, September 9: (Prov.) er, a Vice-president from among Last Sunday, Mr. Wan gave an 1956 Benefit Fair. ernors and Sultans of the Orient, themselves. The accounts of the exhibition of his at the paintings '111 him tor his Wednesday, September 19: Rec congratulating Association are audited annually Chinese Public Schaal Fair. Hun - revival of in the almost tar's Evening The Rectory, 1 interest by a qualified accountant ap dreds came and were amazed at Musgrave Avenue. lost art. pointed by the Annual General what they saw. Far instance, Mr. Wan left- school at the age Meeting held usually in January when this reporter pushed his CHINESE RETAILERS of twelve when he had to. quit of each year. way into. the crowded roam because of financial reasons. He ASSOCIATION where Mr. Wan's paintings and Today, after thirteen years of is a gifted Asian linguist, can (Continued from page 15) the needs of the retailers. writings were displayed, he found serving make himself understood in Eng to. defer action on this. all over the the Asso scares af enthusiastic spectators decided islantl, lish and has mastered writ viewing the paintings with mag As soon as a sufficient number ciation is still a vigorous body. French. nifying glasses. ten of bi-lingual members of the It shows every sign of remain the island on executive can the so in the ahead. To the naked eye, the paint- He left Friday be obtained, ing years THE BEST IN BRITISH RADIOS! 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Buthermore Preparatory School tfie past few weeks to get yours, Mr. Lentz is the son of Mr. and and the se. Andrew School. can High payment be made at the Mrs . .John Lentz of Isle of Wight, She passed the School Gerti gate. England. :fiicate exam, Grade 1, in 1:953, * * .. * * and the Higher Schoo� Certi . the last . B.Sc. (Hons.) ficate at end of year Wedding Anniversary She will enter the University Mr. and Mrs. Wilford Chin For Ronald Chen College of the West Indies to celebrated their Tin Anniversary News has just been received study for a degree in Natural (loth Wedding Anniversary) at that Mr. Ronald Chen, son of Science. their home at 45 Dumbarton Mr. and Mrs. Aston Chen olf gO Avenue, Eastwood Park, on Sat Lady Musgrave Road, has passed • • • urday, June 16. Over a hundred his examinations at Reading Uni relatives and friends were pre versity, England, and qualified Birthday Party sent to toast the Chins and to for the B.Sc. (Hons.) degree in Popular and petite ballerina, wish them many more years olf AgroI).omy. Valerie Chin. daughter of Mr. Mr. left happy married life. Chen Jamaica for and Mt-s. Chin Yin Tenn, per Mr. George Minott emceed Reading University in septem sonified the sweetness of sixteen while prayers were offered by ber, 1952, on a C. D. & W. at her recently celebrated party. the Rev. Fr. J. Leslie McPher Scholarship under the Empire At her Lynford Avenue residence, son. there was scheme. received Later, dancing training He on Saturday June 16, Valerie to recorded music until the wee his education at the Cam early was joined by a gay group of 150 hours the School of morning. perdown Preparatory from guests who contributed to a Among those present were Mrs. which he obtained a Scholarship memorable occasion. J. L. McPherson, Mr. and Mrs. to Kingston Coilege. After pass V. Mahfood, Mr. and Mrs. Clif ing his Cambridge School Certi After Rev. Fr. James Barry, had blessed the Mr. ford Rae, Mr. -and Mrs. Herman ficate and the Higher School S.J., cake, Joe Pinchin a toast to Lue, Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Certificate, exams at Kingston proposed the little lady. Other Gay Old Students Chang, Mrs. Jioe Chang, Mr , College, he was employed for a lovely speakers were Messrs Winston Dance Next and Mrs. Pascal Wong K€n, M.r. short time at the Government Saturday Louis Lee wn and Mrs. Baba Motta, Mr. and Agricultural Department at Wong, and Henry liams.· Mr. Mrs. Malvan O'Connor, Misses Hope. Ably partnered by Albert Lee, Valei'ie her Clare and Audrey Chue, Audrey At Reading University, he was displayed dancing talent when had Chung, Dorothy and Madge an active member of the Student they the first dance. This was the 'Chen, Maxene Thompson, M.essrs Catholic Association, He repre Spencer Marshall, E. Hamaty, sented the Association at the prelude to a night of dancing to musk. Horace Andrews and ethers. Pax Romana Conference - The recorded World Catholic for were: Ma * * Organization Among the guests Students-and also at Oxford dame Soohih, Mr. and Mr�. Engagements UniversUy. Headley HoSang, Mr. and Mrs. morning. The engagement of Miss Phyl Mr. Chen is expected to return Allan Chin, The Misses Muffett Old have in to Jamaica at the of next Marlene The Students put lis Chung, daughter of Mr. and end and Beverley Fung, and weeks of for this month. Sheila preparation Mrs. Ernest Chung olf Vineyard Wong, Audrey Wong, event, and this promises, Juniolr llig Town, to Mr. Mjchael Chen was • • • Wong, Angela Chong, like previous Old Students' Hope Eleanor Wong, announced on Wednesday, June F'ung, to be Joan Awarded Hubert functions, a really gay 13, 1956. Chang George, Albert and Lee. where and Donald Clierrie Chin and affair everyone any Michael is the son of Mr. and uewl Scholarship Young, one will have the time their Miss Joan of Lois of Mrs. Hubert Chen Of st. Andrew. Chang, daulghter Chang, Yufatt, YUKee and life. * * * Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Chang of 7 Derek Chin, Barbara Lyn �hue, The Dance is in aid of the Mr. and Mrs. Jamies A. Chung Hillcrest A venue, has bee n June Lyew, JaCKie HoSang, Fred COS Scnolarship Fund, but un of 5 BHrley Road, lialf Way Tree, awarded the Caribbean Cement die and Leighton Hugh, Leroy, like other fund-raising lfunc announced the engagement of Com Yin Yee, Mrs. Wong Sen Fook, on June 10, are spending their the quota in excess of the Com The Social World Mrs. Yap Moo Shee, Mrs. l&� honeymoon at the Bonnie View pany's requirements during the Shee, Mrs. Moga Lee, Messrs. Hotel, and have been dinner two-month per i 0 d, and this Leung Young, Moo Jen Fah, guests of Mr. and Mrs. Osmond places him in the top bracket Housewarming Parties Seow Kong Heung, Mr. and Mrs. Chung, Sang Hing & Co., and of life underwriters. Mr. Ken Chong, city beauti Thomas Wong Fung, Mr. Fui M.r. and Mrs. Jimmie Lowe. • • cian, and his sister, Mrs. Clarice Kon, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Moo; The Chinese Sports Club will CPS Fair Draws new Mr. Davis Yap Shue, opened their Mr. George Young, throw a birthday party for the Big Crowd home at 34 Grove Terrace with M.oo Den, Mrs. Herbert Moo Rev. William on Dwyer, S.J., A record crowd of nearly two a delightful party on Sunday Young, Messrs J. A. Moo Young, 7. The will also July party thousand turned out last Sun afternoon, June 24. Canon R. O. James Chen and Watson Moo serve the purpose of bidding Fr. day to the Chinese Punllc C. King blessed the new re Young. farewell as he will be Dywer go School's Anniversary Fair held sidence before the party started. to the states on a three ing at the School's ground at 3 About one hundred guests month vacation soon. It is eRA Garden very North Street. Gates opened to were relatives Party present, mostly quite possible that he may not Set For 5 the public at 4 p.m. and close friends of the family. -August return to Port Antonio, but At 6 p.m., Mrs. David Mey Buffet supper was served after The Chinese Retailers' Asso that this will everyone hopes nard, wife of the American Con which there was dancing to re ciation Annual Garden Party not be the case. sul General, declared the Falr corded music. which was scheduled for Sun J. L. . open after being introduced by those were Mr. day, July 1, 1956, at the Chun Among present * * * Mr. C. Phang, President of the and Mrs. George Chin Yee and San Recreation Centre has been Cap Ho Yen Wins Chinese Benevolent Association. family, Mr. and Mrs. Ferdie postponed to Sunday, August 5, Prize Mr. Joe Pinchin was Master of Chin Yee and family, Mr. and 1956. Crown Life Cash Ceremonies. The other speakers Mrs. Wong and 'This is to enable preparations Mr. Oaphtor Ho Yen, wei! Sikling family, were Mr. Stephen Yap, Bishop Mr. and Mrs. Chin Yee which have been unavoidaoly known Crown Lif€ underwriter, Percy McE-leney, and Mr. Norman and delayed to go forward and to has won the Campbell family, Mr. Phillip Chen, Doug Jackson. Mrs. Daniel Lee, Dr. and Mrs. make it possible to introduce Campaign and other prizes to The programme was a highly Lindo, Mr. and Mrs. E. W. new attractions for the occa the value of one hundred and one. There were - entertaining Mrs. Mr. sion. sixty-two pounds. The Cam Abrahams, Yap Sam, recitations bv students of the and FUrther announcements will paign was organized :by the Christopher Chung family, School, creative dance numbers Mr. and Edward and be made in dUe course. Company, covers a two-month Mrs. Yap by the Jamaica Theatre and Yap and * * * period ending on June 20, and family, Young family, Amateur Group and a play en required a quota of at least two Miss Shirley Chai onn, Mr. CCAA Monthly Meeting titled "Shattered Dreams" put C. Ho Mr. Chai Chong, hundred and forty thousand dol Sang, on by the United Chinese The regular monthly meeting lars of a plan with all Messrs. Albert and Clarence Hoo, single Dramatic In of the Chinese Catholic Action Group. addition, and Chen and on the annual Mr. Mrs. Samue� premiums paid there was an Association will be held on Mon agility display, Mr. Leonard and basis. family, Yap' mad e the as usual at the possible through and day at 7 p.m., family, Misses Cynthia Lee As a testimony of his ability, of the Immaculate Chinese Public School Audito courtesy Dorothy Chin, Mrs. M. Lyn, Mrs. Mr. Ho Yen has underwritten. Conception School. rium. High Stephen Yap, Messrs. Allan Chin The Question Box period on vee, Evon Chin Yee, Mrs. R. O. "Faith and Morals" which be C. King and Rev. Robinson. WONDERFUL gan last month will be completed '" at this meeting unless there are Mr. and Mrs. Moo King Penn any further questions of practi were hosts to a large gathering cal interest on these subjects. of friends and relatives en the Please note that these meet occasion of their moving into ings are held regularly on' the their new home at 28 Westmin FIRST MONDAY of each month, ster Road, on Sunday, June 24. same place and same time. The 11.00 a.m. affair featured '" • • a Chinese banquet. Port Notes Among those present were Fr. Antonio Watson, Mr. and i;M.rs. Yee Fo The Chinese Sports Club played Quee, Mr. Chang Tiam, IVT_rs. Lee the DCLI two basket ball matches Seow See, Mr and M:rs. Herman recently. On both occasions. Lue, Mrs. Hoo Lue Shee, Mr. Llie the home team won. The scores Wun Ching, Mr. A. C. M.oo, Mr. were 56-38 and 56-32. 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THE PAGODA TWENTY-ONE ship from Chicago Bruins in full view of 21,000 fans and 1B3IE$ r never looked back. They soon had $2,000,000 in assets in cluding two farm clubs, and you miss seeing the Globe Trotters in their first Hf!rlem a training cam p in the IF and what may be their only basketball exhibition tour autumn. here at Park in Sabina July, it would be like muffing an easy The Globe Trotters have been opportunity to score a goal. The chance that comes once in a lifetime. And why? Because the Harlem Globe Trotters described thus "Weaving and like five black called the "Barnums of Basketball", are among the most spinning large the ball be spectacular sports showmen on this planet. They will play bobbins, they flip hind their it Taxas Cowboys, an all star white combination. backs, bounce orr Thousands of theatre-goers McDonald asking for more to their noggins and through their rivals' To here must have seen the Trot- cover their expenses. But the legs. demonstrate ters on the screen in a movie invitation to the Trotters is for versatility the boys then shift film which had a successful cultural rather than for fin into football. Four of them line but that on the the run, experience is ancial gain. Remember, we had up free-throw line, hardly comparable in seeing the visions of the tournament dur centre passes the ball through his to the half back who world-famous stars in the flesh Ing last year the time of legs and in action. Jamaica's Tercentenary cele drop-kicks it through the hoop. brations when Government was When the final whistle blows, a Eight vartety acts also ac expected to help the Jamaica Trotter seizes the ball and spins company the display. Dates Basketball Association with the it for a full minute on his for their performances are financing just as the Cricket pointing finger the team's July 21 and 22. There will be Board was aided in getting victory signature." two shows daily: a matinee at down the Australians and, the 4,30 and night show starting dream of Football Association an Eng·· Saperstein's globe at 8.30. The prices for admis lish F.A. team. Well, the Trot trotting was realised. The eho sion are iattracilv:eJ.y colate-skinned re moder- ters were on their 28th annual magicians summer tour and couldn't ceived invitations from every come TABLE TRAPEZE ... Here are and Mr Horace Chang, Commis the great Garners, James and continent and responded attract Yvonne, who will perform the ing as as a record sioner of Basketball, and Mr. many 75,000 amazing 'I'ramopolontsts act - customers Herbert in Berlin Olympic McDonald, president or that of doing gymnastics, stunts Stadium. Jamaica Olympic Association a.nd. other acrobatics in perfect hands and timing on an elastic joined sponsored canvas 'The lure of the Trotters' table. dis this tournament on behalf of plays is fantastic tricks and the JBA. showmanship. They have rarely They captured the National been beaten In appreciation of this fine and their victors Professional c ham i 0 n- were gesture, and for the popularis p once booed. That was in ing of basketball, I am there fore, appealing to all sportsmen to take their families and friends to the games. FROM OBSCURITY TO FAME No Mistake About It. • • Harlem Globe Trotters, a THEcollection of the greatest wizards of the game in the United states, was founded 29 years ago not in Harlem, but in Chicago by a rotund, enterpris THIS dUMAN FORTRESS, ing London-born Jew named pint-sized Johnny Coulon defies Abe Saperstein. the world's strongest men to remove him from the floor. Abe took over as manager of Nearing three score and ten, Coulon was once world cham "the Savoy Big 5, a Negro team pion bantam weight boxer. On which he changed to Harlem his retirement he the developed Globe Trotters; his reason for science of himself keeping glued the rechristening: "Harlem to to terra firma, and in this pic make ture former world heavyweight sure you knew it was champion Jimmy Braddock is coloured, and Globe Trotters to attempting a futile task. How suggest we'd been around." WINNER'S ever, anyone who can lift Coulon Their first engagement in a from the floor at Sabina Park small town netted a mere will be awarded a prize; it will $75 which was be more difficult than riding split into seven "Big Sid". shares, Abe retaining two shares. There were many occa ate and reasonable; 6/- and sions when the team had to ]0/- to the grandstands for sleep in Abe's old car, because of colour matinee and n i g h t, anrl prejudice and southern hotels 3/- and 4/- to grounds. Fans would not admit them, is the cocoa but on and finest ]Jay twice as much elsewhere. they kept playing improving, stunting, clowning Considering the great ex- and always trying to please. made in Jamaica/ pense in inviting these immortal entertainers, one would have By 1937, that is three years Distributors: P. A. BENJAMIN MrF6. CO. LTD. imagined the sponsors gentle after their formation, the men Horace Chang and Herbert Trotters had hit the jackpot. TWENTY-TWO SATURDAY, JUNE 30, 1956 ENJOY BASKET BALL'S BEST the early days, but they are now Versatile in showmanship is outside competition; these more 200-pound Woodrow ·'Sauldsberry than six-footers who can dribble who should surely sum m 0 n the ball at will and make their laughter from the gallery. opponents look as though they Ermer Robinson, a forward, were standing still. One of their has an amazing one-hand shot regular stunts is to allow one from mid-court whieh rarely player to climb the other's fails to fall through the noose of shoulders and receive a pass the netted basket; standing which he drops into the net; 6 ft. 2 ins. he was acclaimed as this, however, is done as a phenomenal by sportscribes in climax to a game when they are 1953. generally far ahead on points. Josh Girder is a record break CLOSE-UP OF THE STARS er in filling baskets; he comes is a close-up of the top from state College, Tennessee. stars. The foremost are, of Charles Holton, G ft. 2 ins. is HERE ACE DRffiBL,ER Herman Taylor is the top-rung player of his the all-time an accurate shooter from st. course, greats type in Ule world. His extraordinary feat of keeping the balL Niobert Goose Tatum and Marques College. under control at an angles marks him as' the successor to the Haynes who get an estimated Veteran trouper is Roscoe famous Marques Haynes another Harlem Globetrotter. Taylor for is a of $25,000 yearly. Herman Taylor Cumberland who has been play is as wonderful in head as in hands he graduate Long Island University. 6 ft. 1 in. is considered to be ing with the Trotters for 16 the finest dribbler in the world; years. TFampoline DOu, Tb.e Great Abe Saperstein is affectionately Elmer, Aerobatics, Berg:mann called, is still capable of pulling and Roothooft, The Table Ten off a ball handling trick as he nis Gents, Baton Twirling and did when he was a mere s-year the Fairies Trio. Then, of course, old in his dad's tailor shop in Pops, Dad and Little Caesar as Chicago. PHILCO LEADS AGAIN! in * QUALITY * SERVICE is 21- he is a Long Island University The youngest pJayer graduate. But his height is year-old Don Byrd who is 6 ft. dwarfed by, Lee Garner who is 3 ins. '6 ft. 10 ins. and wears size 13 In the variety acts wi!] be bantam See the display of shoes. Johnny Coulton, former who defies Sam Wheeler is an all round weight champion 1956 MODELS him from the er standing 6 ft. 1 in. and a anyone lifting even world heavy At our NEW SHOWROOMS super clown; he joined the out ground; champion Rocky Mar fit 11 years ago after leaving weight Philander-Smith College. ciano has failed. EWAN D. LTD" also ads as the MACDOUGALL Stan BURell1 another all There are such WaIt 6 EAST PARADE, KINGSTON _ PHONE 3918 rounder is also a top ranking High Jump by Davis, ins. comedian. world's 6 ft. l1i champion; THE PAGODA Jamaica's Chinese On the other hand, they are also the most mutually satisfying re aware that each succeeding lations between themselves and Viewed From The Pacific generation of. their children will the wider Jamaican eommunlty. inevitably become less Chinese This does not require any less (Continued from 11) Island and to the page community and more Jamaican in outlook. attention to the worthy values world. It is of cess," in the sense that their out recognized, course, !if this transition is to be made of their ancestral culture, but it that members standing achievements in the many of the with a minimum of distress to all does demand a constant atten- Chinese community may under neces provisioning field have also made those involved, it will be , tion to the best methods of in disclaim serious them unduly vulnerable to the standably any sary to capitalize upon all the terpreting these values to the concern for the in which carping criticism of a population way available facilities for effecting world of which they are a pa.rt. they are regarded the living on the grim edge of socially by poverty. The Chinese, by virtue wider Jamaican community. Hav lived so much of their The work of the Committee of their pre-eminence in an ing more JCC To Promote and cultural will include the of occupation w h i c h affects so intimate, spiritual of investigating life within the confines Employment of cri.tically the welfare of the en of tneil1 the possibility employing own ethnic and hav Physically Handicapped those disabled such tire population, have frequently community apparently Another progressive step by es: the served as a convenient ing found it quite satisfying, Amputees, Paraplegics, scapegoat the fail to Jamaica Chamber of Com Blind, Polio for the general disaffection of they recognize any very Partially paralysed, merce in the field of Social Wel Cardiac arrested the Jamaicans. The Chinese in compelling reason why the y .vlctims, cases, . should fare has been taken with the Tuberculosis Diabetics and other parts of and seek either recogrntton or cases, ,the Caribbean, formation of a Committee for others who are but also in been less acceptance from those whom handicapped Hawaii, having the of the they regard as their cultural in employment Physical whose usefulness and ability to successful in maintaining a domi feriors. ly Handkapped. earn a living is in reality by no nant economic position in so im This Committee which com means or portant a field, have also avoided totally permanently a of Probably larger portion prises a nucleus of Directors of much of the social discrimination impaired. the Chinese community, and the Chamber (other prominent to which the Jamaican Chinese REGISTER OF HANDICAPPED an is certainly increasing one, persons in the are to have been subjected. Under the community PERSONS genuinely concerned about the be invited to Jom) is a Jam it is The Committe€! for the em- circumstances, however, of cultural problem integration. aican counterpart of a move hardly realistic to the loy men t of the charge A laudable an p Physically wholly pride of merit now being organised by Chinese of Jamaica with having is about to com cestry will not permit them to the Chamber of C'ommerce of Handicapped built the walls which still sur admit any moral or social in the Americas throughout Latin pile a Register of those who are round them. the which feriority in heritage America and the Caribbean Ter handicapped and require em The question still remains, how they have to bring to the com and will be affiliated to ritories ployment and all such in ever, as to whether the Chinese mon life of the community and the American for the Society dividuals are asked to write to of Jamaica, by taking thought, they are concerned that this Emproyment of the Physically the Jamaica Chamber of Com can significantly a f f e c t the hel1itage be recognized as a Handicapped which was recently course of their future relations worthy contribution to the evolv sponsored in tne U.S,A. by Pre merce marking their letters with reference to the larger ing culture of their adopted land. sident Eisenhower. "Physically Handicapped." THE SPORTING EVENT YOU'VE',' WAITED TO SEE! THE JAMAICA BASKETBALL ASSOCIA'fION present« THE WO�LI)-;f..�MOUS ',i HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS r Magicians of Basketball & THE TEXAS COWBOYS plus * 8 SPECTACULAR VARtETY ACTS 2 hours of Thrilling Entertainment SABINA PARK • SATURDAY, July 21 • SUNDAY, July 22 , 2 - Matinee 4.30 '. Ni(J1tt 8.30 both days . S!t0ws Matinee Prices: Box Seats 10/, 'PLAN AT TilE ... ,., , .. BOX COMMUNITY STORE Night Prices: , ,... Box Seats 12/-, SATURDAY, JUNE 30, 195& Make a habit good wash with soap and water smoke heavily!" mouth at night, but foHow this up with too of using a fragrant feel as a good nourishing cream. wash, it will make you fresh and sweet as you will be! Massage your face and neck When you wake in the morn for several minutes, in working ing, as soon as YON get up, circles from: the centre of the throw up the windows from the race outwards. Be rather firm in bottom, taKe a few deep breaths, the area between your eyebrows and if you don't want to spend and under the very gentle eyes. time dOing a Hst of exercises, at If are over add a you thirty least bend down and touch your little muscle oil in this latter toes a few times before stepping' area. Be with neck vigorous your into your shower. Of course you and while creaming, tarn your must use a deodorant daily. head as fa.r as possible :Doth There is not room here for de Dear Reader, sides and backwards and for wards good for suppleness tails of diet, but for beauty's For sometime now we have been conscious that there �5 sake n eve overload wit h and poise. Wipe over all with a r something m.issing from Pagoda. It has news and many varied tissue to remove surplus cream, starches or sugar, too much of subjects but we became aware that some of the ladies were say all you need for skin either or both are fatal to both ing, "there's not much fior women to t:ead in ipADOGA." softening will already have penetrated complexion and figure. Eat some 'J1his, of course, we cannot anow, FOil what house is noe your SKin. Do this every night. fruit every day and drink plenty brightened by the pleasant countenance or the engaging conver of water, especially a glass first don't be too to sation of an enlightelled wom.an! Again lazy thing in the morning and last clean your teeth, no matter how thing at night. And so ladies of the PAGODA-for so you become today-we tired you may be. Dingy teeth 'have set aside a whole wh�h we intend to fin, with fare page are net only unattractive but Among your activities make chosen for delectation. specially YOm" are a forerunner of cavities, and ti.me for at least one form of you don't want to exercise to keep your body fit There wiiI1 be lots of items on fashions, beauty, homes, women certainly spoil your row of with fill and your circulation active - of note and many other topics that make a woman's llife in pearlies this is also an aid to clear com terestiag and satisfying-in fac1l, all the thiillgS 1)kat make up a ings! plexion. On the other hand woman's world. get If you are a heavy smoker plenty of rest. You can stay UP We illvi,te you to write to us selld.ing YOUF opinion on subject� use salt occasionally to clean late now and then, but real of interest, or asking qu,estions on household or beauty care. your teeth to make sure no bleaching two or three nights Send your letters to "Appointment with Eve" et» Pagoda Maga brown stains mare their white every week must wear out your zine, !P.O. Box 71, King�ton. ness. But since the purpose of body and nervous system and this article is to tell yoa habits this will show in your face We'D try to be helpful at all times and to obtain the inform which wHl encourage lasting sooner than you think! ation required. beauty I should Include "Don't Tty and ;pay a to a So here's to some cheerfWl chatter in future "Appointmellt with Eve." Very sincerely yours, ENRICHED 'BUTTERKIST' MUI LEE. "Appointment with Eve" willI replace the regular column" "Talking it O'V'er with Elizabeth Madill." AU letters to Miss Malrtin received over the past two weeks wiU De answered by Miss Mui. Lee. 'PRE�UDE TO BEAUTY mind€d; remember how awful it's going to be tomorrow morn When you look in your mirror ing when you lOOK again in the what do you see? The fresh mir110F and S€@ � a e loveliness of youth? Or a face your (:;, not old but whose slightly grimy, wit b powder very beauty is f'aveurtte of on and a thin the cheice housewives because of its is already fading? No matter caking you nose, line of round the edges on 1ipst�ck • . . how much money y@tl spend oven-freshness its delicious flavour . . . its whole of your lips that dtdn't come off beauty aids, unless you cultivate the some quality. healthy habits of living, your during night! beauty won't last long, but on Well if you think it looks the other hand thoagh you may awful, believe me, what it does collect some wrinkles and grey to your skin is even more hairs through the years, if YOll disastrous; and if you do it fQflow the rules of happy often, b�3ickheads and pimpses healthy living, even when you're will soon start appearing on long past your youth you can your face and forehead, stil] merit that coveted word BUTTERKIS� BHEAD ·'beautiflll." During the day when you wear First of all don't be lazy! make-up, your pores are hind Laziness can cause a number of ered from giving off moisture beauty defects. Many a beauti and impurities which is their been ruined stale so it is to rul skin has by function, necessary made by make-up] Oh yes, it's hard when leave your skin dean at night you come in after a late-night so that they can do their Work party and sleep is knecking you and keep your skin active and - down, to have to go and wash healthy. Even though you use VALENTINE 'THE H�EAL' BAKIERY YONr face, or cleanse with cream creams for cleansing at other in or cleansing milk. But be strong- times, I firmly believe a THE PAGODA TWENTY-FIVE beauty parlour now -and again regularly and shampoo it before even if you can't go regularly. it gets too greasy. In this hot Apart from the fact that the v'eather you can do this job beauticians really Kn.ow their oftener as heads perspire and business, it's wonderful for your ma:y not smell as dainty as morale! How much you have they should. Once every two ••• on NIVEA. done will depend what you weeks is reasonable for this can afford but do try to have a weather. It's better to' shampoo "facial" now and then. I don't it more often and add 'a littl� know anything so refreshing light oil afterwards than to the world famous cream and so relaxin.g. Whil@ you are avoid washing it and run the lying in the chair with your risk of offending. face under a pacK, think of all is now available in lotion the nicest tbings you can, like Does this sound like a lot of morning sunshine, the sea at trouble to take? Maybe it is, but twilight, of happy times you when it all becomes part of form have had and of niCe people you routine it will be no you've Known. You'll find your trouble at all. So if you're still tensions easing, and your spirits young, cultivate these habits; in • Hand-proud women choose rising and when you go out to later years you'll know how face the world again you'll go worthwhile it was, wihen you with renewed spirit as well as show folks that your beauty is BLUE VEUVET beauty. more than skin-deep, it eomes Care your hair by brushing from inside of a beautiful you! because it's made by skin-oare expert IDO 1r1HliY IHlOIPIE IIINt VAIIINI? *: Eucerite-pur:er even tban lanolin-resembles the natural oil of the skin more closely than any other substom;e. RAY of hope flicked for the tish Crown Colony of 76 square A one minion Chinese refugees miles wherein live two and a half in Hong Kong. There was a million souls. report circulating that Canada, These hom e I e s s which had shown indi:fiIerence to persons their plight, had at last decided escaped from the China main land, to be free. Yet they are to give some oil: them, at least, not tree from economics a safe heaven on Canadian soil. and want. They live poorly and Then began a rush to obtain dress 'Worse. Their future is forms from the Canadian Immi anything but b h t. Their gration Office at Alexandra rig House to fill out applications :I1or stock-in-trade, however, has a high them entry into Canada on a tempo potential. Among are intellectuals, school rary basis. teachers, professionals, technicians, doc This hope turned out to be a tors, editors and former soldiers mirage in a desert for thirsty and pOlitiCians, Many of China's and tired wayfarers struggling in finest minds live in this night the sands. Something went marish slum. wrong, but no one knew what it was. They were pOlitely told ---.-�- that they had been misinformed. B'LfJE In the hovels and tinder-like Hand Lotion cottages in the New 'I1erritories An luyitaiion by on the Kowloon side of Hong Kong are housed another quar Come walk with me o'er sylvan ter of a million new arrivals ways whose is less than the NIVEA plight no And at earth's beauties silent others Who came before them. gaze. Their worldly goods consist of And then witb me to Beaven Available at all leading stores whatever clothing they wear, and raise this is usually tattered. Some A heart oti wondermen,t aDd sleep on sidewalks, alcoves or Sole Distributors: praise. stairways. They are a problem for the authorities of this Bri- �EIsie M. Hutton ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• INTERTRADI1NG CQIRPORATION 3 LAWS S1'REET Support Your AdYertisers Phone: 4133 or 44841 •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• TWENTY-SIX ' SATURDAY, JUNE 30, 1956. Eagles would carry off the Senior Billiard is now on top of C.A.C. Oompetitlon, but Bayers' en activities. Both the Handicap trance with this team might Event and the Open Champion change the picture. ship are now in full swing. In the Event last That is why I believe the Handicap week, Ronnie Tai beat Eddie Jackie match on Thursday, July 5 Lai, beat Lucien Chen and Karl should be most interesting, and Lyew beat Monson might tell to whom the trophies Lyn Roy Hing. will go. On that date, Eagles from the visit of the Junior League basketball came will clash with Bayer. * • G�obe Trotters, basketball in for quite a few postpone APART . Support the weather. In a to the is undergoing ref res h i n g ments owing to In gallant bid regain a match between C.O.S. Australia this week won changes. I was pleasantly sur tight Ashes, the second Test Your prised the other evening to see and United Aces on Thursday, against England .A. a of 185 runs. Final a group of lovely Ig:irls filling June 14, C.O,S" edged U by by margin the baskets at Chinese Free 15-14. It was the Juniors most scores were: Australia 285 and AdT-ertisers 171 and 186. The mason Court. I understand that interesting match so far' with 257; England of Australians are thus one practice matches have become a the possibility victory going up. thing, and if this team to either side even at the last regular Keith Miller gave a splendid ; can be on the :field for a few minutes of play. kept performance: by taking 10 wic See few even if it's more months, kets, thus his all-time Senior League basketball has advancing Miss Carmen only in practice matches, basket test record to !ti3 wickets and 2,785 Chung an match in store. ball will added interesting get s1!lpport. runs. did trounced united Chinese Gil Langley equally lA draws interest faster Bayer Curphey Road, Nothing well as wicket keeper and Ritellie 27-Il on June 21. than Thurs., Bayer a lovely group of girls. Benaud 97 in the second innings of entered the competition with a Cor. Slipe Rd., Hats to C. 0.8. is for was magnificent. off , responsible surprisingly strong team, cap (an Johnson too who steered the cross Roads putting on the new team on the tained by Pat McGlashan. Roy A1!lstralians to victory. field, and it would be a good Baugnman is back, but Bayers' for the if other could follow addition far seems By winning second Test, . girls so 1\hing strongest • Austraiia displayed a m a z i n g Covered Buttons suit SO that a competition for to be Bruce Thompson, all spirit'. 'The Australians girls can be arranged �ater. American who is no doubt the fighting • went onto the field without two Buckles, Eyelets tallest player in the whole The C.0.8. girls team, head of their best bowlers, Lindwall • Button League. Jim Rennie, formerly Holes ed by Icy Lee, is composed of and DavidSOn, yet managed on they . with YMCA, is also the Bayer • .June Chin, Janet Ho Fatt, Lola to take the lead. England on Appliques forward line, and this gives :Ho Fatt, Sybil and Sheila Chin, the other hand. sent out the best • therrl a good chance to capture Hemstitching Olive Chin, Elizabeth Wan, 'Elsie '. team they could :find, and their the Senior League trophies. Chung, Dorothy Chung, Dolly defeat could wen influence the • Wedding Gowns Lue Sang, and Cherry Lee Ray. I had previously predicted that remaining Tests, FOR FIN,E PRINTING . . , LTD P-RI,NTERS\ _1" 1�i.� , P R I N T E R S LTD.' '3 HANOVER STREET TELEPHONES: 2101 AJI...'1) 4197 KINGSTON THE PAGODA· TWENTY-SEVEN the Communists pEl};secutlng 11e WHY· THEY SHAKE FISTS AT GOD 'ligion today are just as sure: the universe isn't big enough for them and God. By Frank Sheed, meaning to everything. T I' U e PAULIST FEATURE SERVICE, author of enough, the Communists make WASHINGTON 17, D.C. all men equal: equal to noth THEOLOGY AND SANITY ---._-- ing; everything is worthless in From the report of the Wil and other books. their world becauss their world liamsburg, Va., police depart is meaningless. ment: "Eleven patients escaped KARL MARX, the founder of religious leaders he knew he But the Communists can't from the Eastern state Hospital. Communism, decided in 1869 could do damage to the cause of just God Thirteen patients we r e re that religion would have to be relilgion. ignore and religion. They must seek to stamp eturned." wiped out. He wrote to his friend religlon out, because is Communism's * * * Engels and told him they had to MARX DETESTED all religion religion the and Com Notice in a window in Notting the religions leaders if because he denied existence greatest enemy the fight London: Wil of God. Of course he could oiffer munists know it. Even where Hill Gate, "Model Communism were to succeed. to for nude artist." no proof to back his denial. they pretend to support re ling pose must be We get a further indication of Marx never asked wby the ligion, they secretly Marx's attitude toward religion human race had always oelieved undermining it. in his famous remark, "Religion in a Supreme Being and some the Communists SMART is the opium of the people." kind of life arter death. He WHY CAN'T co-exist with God? Communism And not to be outdone, Lenin, merely dismissed God with a would make the world FOLKS the founder of Communism in snap of his fingers. a gia.nt called religion "a crude pastureland where the animal Russia, ShOp at sort of spiritual vodka." Following the example of their "man" would have all he need founder, the mod ern Com ed to eat and drink and recreate WONG POiW WE MUST realise that Marx munists likewise dismiss Ged - and nothing more. But God, GENERAL WHOLESALE and Lenin were not talking from the world, nowadays shak and religion, tells man he needs MERC� about false religion. They re ing their clenched fists instead more. For tlie Best In j ected lock, stock and barrel of just snapping their fingers. Religion tells man he is made any idea of a Being higher than "Christians believe man is de PRICES, QUALITY for a life after death. It tells man and a life after death. on pendent God," they say, & SERVICE him. he wiII never be perfectly "Let's remove God and man The Communist attack upon happy on this earth. Religion wiII be supreme." Country orders Promptly religion was never meant to be tells man he is free, for only Attended To. direct. Lenin discredited wars on THE COMMUNISTS for get free men can obey God. ReUgion 56-58 Pr!·ncess religion, which he said were the that in a universe without God then is the Communists greatest St., Kln.gston best means of reviving it. But no one ii supreme because no enemy. 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Here is a tale from IT A river that ran for over a and celebrate". saving grace has universal thousand miles. It flo w e c. Italy which application. Now both sides were very sur through many countries, in fact prised to see other people on the through a whole continent. It or water to provide food and was heard in the stillness, the opposite bank. So the two was more than a mile wide near drink. And the tribesmen on low, lilting voice of the river: chiefs met and talked, and as the mouth, and it had little both sides grew wearier and they talked they grew more "stop this foolishness", the grassy islands in the middle and wearier. angry. For each wanted to claim river said. "None of you can own forests on either bank. the as river his own. As they They climbed on, however, me-however much you fight. 1 One day, a wandering tribe, the argued, so their angry voices over the mountains, and as they belong to the whole world. 1 Blue Tribe, came across the grew louder and louder, until climbed the river became nar belong to everybody., yet nobody river, after many months of finally the Blue Chief stood up in rower and narrower; the track can hold me. Year after year, travelling in the East. They his boat, nearly upsetting it, and grew steeper and stonier and the century after century, I flow were looking for a rich land to shook his fist at the Green Chief water boned and foamed over from my mountain cradle .until I settle in when they came to the shouting: the rocks. Until at long last the reach the sea. I am endless, I bank of the beautiful river. two tribes reached the source of am old, yet you may drink from "This river is mine. It is the the river and faced each other my springs and the water is The Chief of the Blue Tribe Blue River". the always fresh, for I am also for the across spring. spoke first, and very fierce and "No, it is mine", retorted Then the two chiefs, the Blue ever young. How can you, either magnificent he looked in his blue Green Chief. "It is the Green and the Green, stepped forward of you, Blue Chief or Green cloak and tall blue head-dress. River" . ready for battle. Chief, hope to pick me up and shall declare war on "Look men", he cried, "a river. "I your "This river is mine", said the carry me away, any more than wonderful river as broad people", shouted the Blue Chief. a as the Blue Chief. "See, I have put my you can carry bits of the world sea. From now on it is ours. J "I shall declare war on yours", foot into its waters!" away. Let me hear no more of shall call it the Blue River. Ught shouted the Green Chief. "No, it is mine", retorted the this nonsense. Share me as the fires, pitch the tents. Let And they both rowed back to Green Chief. "I, too. have equals and be at peace". and de us feast to celebrate". their sides of the river touched its waters!" And so the two chiefs, at the cided to go to war. And so the Blue Tribe turned The men of the two tribes drew source of the river. stretched out "We must march and kindled fires of reioiclng . upstream their swords and made ready for their hands and lived together until we to a where Very soon there was a delicious get place battle. But suddenly a voice in peace. (UNESCO). the river is decided smell of roasting meat on the narrower", eastern bank of the river. the Blue Chief. "Then we can reach each other. And then But at the very same moment, we'll show this Green Chief who another wandering tribe, the is master of the river". Green Tribe, had arrived on the other western bank of the river. which Meanwhile, on the side the Tribe had was just as green and beautiful of the river, Green as the eastern bank. The Green reached the same decision. Tribe was also looking for a rich land to settle in, and they the two tribes started on thought the western bank would SO their long march to the them. be the right place for north, one on each bank of tho river. At first they marched The Green Chief spoke first briskly because the first part of and very fierce and magnificent the journey was across a level he looked in his green cloak and plain. And all the time, the wide tall green head-dress: river flowed. peacefully and "Look men", he cried, "a river, maj estically bet wee n them. a wonderful river. From now on But then they came to the it is ours. I shall call it the mountairis, craggy and bar qreen River. Light the fires. ren mountains without animals Fletcher & Company Ltd. 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"'but I do not National Biscuit almost forgotten that they still believe in nostrums or black Company offers you these used herbs and insects to cure magic." delicious meal and snack favourites: ills. Now his uncle was angry. "You RITZ Biscuits WHEAT think your Western doctors have HONEYS What bothered him most was CHEES RITZ Biscuits nothing to learn? Take these that his uncle, an apothecary, RICE HONEYS with them. And do not CORN THINS - you. Try SHREDDED was selling such things and HOLLAND RUSKS WHEAT scoff at something you do making a success of it, too. He again SHREDDIES not know." PREMIUM 'SALTINES had a shop in stocked Peking, MILK BONE DOG Biscuits 100% with a hideous array of smelly BRA� leaves and dried insects. These showed the relics to Dr. Ihe would prescribe for any ail CHENSchmidt, who stuck them in Obtainable from leading ment. a closet and his groceries )throughout hoped young Jamaica. assistant would forget. 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"Because," was the reply, "my Replied the Scot: "1894." wife won't let me." * * '" * * * The driver manoeuvred wary A Minister, returning home late a lady who carefully past young one night from a sick call, was parking in a twght place. noticed one of his parishoners her car darted forward Suddenly staggering down the street. and crashed into the side of his "Let me help you to 'the door," he could utter convertible, Before said the minister, guiding the in a word of she cried out protest, ebriated member of his flock in "You could tell exasperation: gently home. I was to do going something At the door the besotted man didn't wait to stupid! Why you pleaded with the minister to see what it was?" come into the house with him. * * * But the minister dernured on the Only the day before, his grounds that it was too late. fiancee had given him two neck "Please, Rev'ren," the man ties for his birthday. Needless to beseeched him, "just for a say, when he appeared on the minute. I want the wife to see scene that evening, aU spruced who I been out with tonight." up, he was wearing one of the * II< * ties. The sweet young thirig· took "If only one could teach an ene glance at him and a look olf Englishman how to make love," disappointment crossed her face. sighs Maxine Audley, "and a "Oh," she said, "so you didn't Frenchman when." like the other tie?" * • * * * William Supreme Court Justice Douglas, Makepeace Thackeray could always be counted on to Have You Tried com i n g out of the Embassy aim a sharp shaft at vanity. One following a state dinner, was, at his was immediately recognized by the day, club, Thackeray attendant, who called out: "The approached by a vain and snob bish Guards officer. car for Mr. Justice Douglas! Justice Douglas' car!" "I say Thackeray, old boy," CHOC-O-MO the officer in a began There was a long and unevent patroniz ing tone, "is it true that Lawrence ful pause. At last, the Justice has been st.art�d for the parking 10t on painting your portrait?" he the foot. "It's a fin e car," he "Yes, has," replied apologized to the attendant, "but writer. "Full of course?" asked it just, won't come when it's length, the down called.'; officer, glancing fondly * * * at his own polished boots. She walked into the office of a "No. Full lengths portraits are private detective agency and cut for soldiers that we may see their loose with a stream of invective spurs. But with authors, the against her errant husband. The other end of the man is the part hard boiled detective finally that matters." Interrupted 'her. "AU right!" he * * * said, "so your husband is a heel. A young-man-about town re- Now what do you want from me?" ceived this notice from the local ne'W Balf "Follow him and that woman," library: , A Chocolate·(oated Ice (ream she commanded, "I want them "Dear Sir, your library card shadowed night and day. 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