People have to eat their way out of Peiping if they are at all popular and Mr. Dudley Cleland was ception to the rule. Literally dozens of parties were given for him, but Twill only tell of the two largest. The first was a "Cocktail" given by Jacques Bardac at the Hotel de The rooms at the end of the ballroom were so packed that there was mot an inch of spare space, but I noticed that many members of the Corps Diplomatique were there. The Portuguese Minister had escorted his daughter and grand-daughter, Madame and' Mademoiselle de Delgado, the Gérards of the Belgian Legation wore greeting many friends, Madame Dan Pacchi, the sister of Princess Der Ling, was looking as elegant as usual in fact there were representatives of all nationalities. The British Ambas-seder and Lady Theodosia Cadogan had brought Sir Frederick and Ledy Leith-Ross with them, also their very pretty second daughter, Cynthia, navvy, while his pretty wife came as a Young boy in sharis and a soft shirt, She and Mrs, Thunder danced one of the items which had appeared in their recent Dance Recital at the P.UMC. Auditorium and were loudly applauded. Owing to the period of mourning for the late Princess Victoria, the sister of King George who died last. week, none of the members of the Corps Diplomatique attended ang they were much missed, partie cularly the young men by their usual daneing partners.
Concerts Receive Attention There have been three most enjoyable concerts. "The first was given in Johnson Hall by the American Embassy Guard, and Mrs, Erskine who came to Peiping about six months ago, was the soloist. She has lovely voice and we are hoping she will soon give us the pleasure of hearing it again.
The second concert, under the auspices of the Institute of Fine Arts was held, by the kind permission of Frau Trauiman, in the spacious drawing-room of the German Embassy. Mrs, Woodbridge Bingham and Mrs, Cecil Lyon played on two planes land Miss Tormey, accompanied by Miss Trautman, sing several songs, Peiping and' ts, in quisition to stir community. Mrs, Lyon left this week for America, travelling rst to Japan with her parents, the American. Ambas~ sador to Japan and Mrs, Joseph Clark Grew. Fortunately her absence Is only temporary and her friends. are ooking forward to return, and that of her husband, in May.
The third Concert was given by Mrs. Creel at the Auditorium. Mrs Creel is an accomplished pianist and particularly successful in her renderings of the modern composers, Her Recital was a. "Good-bye" one because she is leaving very. soon for home. Mrs. Scott entertained the artiste and many friends at a super~ party after the Cone A Grand Success The Rotary Charity Night, held on December 7, was a grand success Over eight hundred guests must hi been at the Hotel de Pekin on that evening and the entertainment put fon for them was most. excellent.
It consisted of Band Selections by the U.S. Marine Corps Band, two very amusing playlets by a group of British amateur actors, two harming dances by Mesdames Murray and Thunder, a Piano solo by Mrs, Cree! {anda Jolly folk-song and dance' by some German residents.
Three stirring Italian songs wore sung by Mr, Mario Prodan, who has a splendid bariton The programme was terminated by a short play acted by the famous Chinese female impersonator, Shlang Hsiao-yun, who had most generously donated his services, We often have Earlier that day the Anglo-Amer~ can Association had held a luncheon in honour' of Sir Frederick Leith-Ross. It took place at the Hotel des Wagons-Lits and well over one hundred persons attended. This was due to the fact that women had been Invited to attend and we hope that the Association will alton repeat this privilege which was much appreciated. the pleasure of seeing Mr, Shang fact here and never get tired of seeing his perfection of movement, his elegant feminine grace and the lovely clothes he wears. " The playlet was different to most of the ethers in which we have seen him because there was only one other actor berides himself and this allowed us to concentrate on him without any Dr. John Ferguson is this yenr's President. He is very well-known all over China as a most polished and able speaker and his short address of welcome included congratu tions to our two new Ambassadors on the recent promotions they had received from their respective Governments, Sir Alexander Cadogan. and Mr. 'Nelson Johnson replied. in' brief but most. witty and amusing speeches and when it came to the turn of Sir Frederick Leith-Ross he also continued in rather a light vein. Both Lady Theo and Mrs. Nelson Johnson, who unfortunately was unable to' be present, were also congratulated by the President and a most enjoyable time was spent by all who were there.
A Rag-A-Muflin Dance The second large party for Mr. Cleland was the "Rag-2-Muffin" Dance given by Mr. and Mrs.
Jamieson of the Hongkong' and 'Shanghai Bank, Perhaps the best costume of al was that of Mrs. Sarsfleld who came asa British workman; as she is very tall' she carried if off to perfection. Commander and Mrs. Shock were very clean and tidy Chinese servants is Cynthia Cadogan looked charmig in a peasant's dress and others to wear the costume of country-girls were Miss Trautman, the daughter of the German Ambassider and Mile Bussiére. Flight-Lieut. Sidney Murray was got up as a very. tough Marvellous prizes were given for the lottery by many Chinese and foreigners. The frst, strangely enough, was won by Number 11. Tt was a most beautiful canteen of real sliver and had coen presented by that good Rotarian, General Shang Chen. The generosity of patrons and gnosis has brought in avery substantial sum which will be allotted to the local deserving Charities, Hunt Club Gymkhama It has been very cold over the week-end, though the "Slight Cold" and the "Great Cold' are not supposed to occur until January. This prevented many from going out to. the Hunt Club Gymkhana "which took place on Sunday. An icy wind swept Found the Race-Course, but nothing daunted, the various Raves were very well patronized and almost a record number of entrants went out in the Ladies' Flat Race which was won, in fine form, by Mrs. Koester. The children, too, had a grand time and the juvenile Race want to Master Hilton Turner, with Miss Patricia Hall, the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. G. A. M, Hall, a close second. The tinier ones hada Donkey Race which ttle Nancy Leach won. Dr. Kronfeld was successful in the Heavyweight Steeplechase while the Open Steeplechase was won by Miss Yvonne Shenton of Hongkong, who rode in great style. This gymkhana. is always tremendous fin and opens the Paper Hunt Season,
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