FOCUS: PUBLISHERS BALL 2000 - Revellers have a swinging time ... again

<p>The 1930s Swing era was the theme for this year's Publishers Ball </p><p>in Hong Kong, and despite a rather uncharacteristic show of good </p><p>behaviour and self-control, party-goers managed to down a record amount </p><p>of alcohol through the night (see Off the Vine, MEDIA, November 24). </p><p><BR><BR> </p><p>All proceeds from the night were donated to a variety of charities, </p><p>thanks to the generosity of numerous sponsors, donors and volunteers who </p><p>chipped in to help out while having a good time. </p><p><BR><BR> </p>