6 Jan 1941, Chronology of Events Related to Stanley Civilian Internment Camp
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Today's Hong Kong Telegraph publishes (page 3) a picture of Chief Justice Sir Atholl MacGregor who's recently been made a Commander of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem in recognition of his work for the St. John Ambulance Association. With him are his sponsors, Sir Robert Ho-tung and Ho Kom-tong.
There's a performance of Twelfth Night by the YMCA Amateur Dramatic Club - the first Shakespearean effort in Hong Kong for a number of years'. Alice Winifred ('Winnie') Cox played Olivia:
Winnie Cox, who really held the performance together, looked most charming with her long hair and in the stately robes of a 16th century Countess. Her intonation was clear and every word in her lines was weighed.
After some minor criticisms of Ms. Cox, the reviewer went on to praise Nora Witchell's Viola, whose 'beautiful voice was a delight to listen to'.
Betty Drown played violin in the orchestra.
Sources:
MacGregor: Hong Kong Telegraph, January 6, 1941, page 3
Twelfth Night: Hong Kong Telegraph, January 13, 1941, page 3
Notes:
For Winnie Cox see Chronology, February 28, 1942.
Elizabeth Drown was to become the best known of the Stanley musicians.
