TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1924.
ZOO SHIP'S TRIALS.
CAUGHT IN A TYPHOON.
HEAVY GOING.
High Seas And Strong Wind.
THE CHINA MAIL·
TOURING FAR EAST.
MISS LEE WHITE WITH NEW COMPANY.
DUE HERE IN MARCH.
Miss Leg White, the comedienne having once tasted the pleasures. of travelling round the world is
Incoming steamers are still reporting heavy weather outside and again suffering from a severe attack several have had very trying voyages.
Eer N.E.
Apalomise statuary typhuong to meeting with 'n "heavy monsoon' flir soulli of Macclesfield Bank and on the way abroas, „strong dirtel winds on agent of The O.S.K. "Shumko Maru," the hamsbon, have caused innehamn.uptaja T. Konishi, el 5,027 tons,. xiety to ships candng inj hens front lefi Singapore and November 21 and the South Mthough the force of arrived here yesterday taking about Be wind, revuried was mily about ten ilave to make the trip. 7 8 in 1 senle, a airsized enjinin reports strong Stemme and to super 3.3.1. to winds, henky sens. It is sumised make North while another vessel that she must have slowed down Took ten days to come from Singa, ugrounk of howther, pore. Practically evore ship was} inter by the high seas runing and to make matters fors, fir ferent conditions were encountered at the various stages of the trying
voya
Trifensiowo by the Chine Mail an . S. Connolly, 4.N.R.. 4. musser of the
SUPER CINEMA
A WORD ABOUT THE THIEF OF BAGDAD.”
of the wanderlust, and with her husband, Mr. Clay Smith, is to leave England shortly for the East Ia an interview with the Evening Standard" she bald:
"It is not that I am tired of Eug fand
she explained, "I could never tire of this country, but since my last trip to Australia there has been an incessant tugging at my art strings to make another that complacency for which he is journey, and my husband, with noted, has naturally agreed with And this time we are taking a company of something like 30 people..
me.
"Our tour begins some time be- fore Christmas when we leave for Gibraltar."
Christmans In. Cairo,
COMING BACK ?
"
DR. SUN YAT-SEN'S PLANS.
INTERESTING REPORTS.
Who Is To Be The Ruler Of Canton ?
ming has assumed. at Swatow, the office of Generalissima of the Drawing attention to the rumours that General Chan Kwing-
under yesterday's date, to the effect that other rumours are current whole.of.Kwangtung-province, our Canton correspondent writes,; that Dr. Sun Yat-sen contemplates an early return to Canton.
Most of the reports in the Canton vernacular press concern Chu, who are "associated", with ing political movements "doctored."
are Chan.
Hence it is diffleclt to rely on them. In the discussion is has been stated that Dr. Sun the helm even if he is willing to does not wish to see Chan back at
Accortlingly. Dr. Sun is exerting
· become a senior subordinate. his influence with acting President Tuan Ch'i-jui and the better to be able to exert that influence he will, from the trend of the gossip, be coming back to Canten where he will be in a more favourable posi-
unification comes. tion to dictate terms when talk of
Waving Olive Branch.
The popularity of the film stil!
It seems a queer place to open increases although the theatres as in, but there it is, and we are Srang Dew, wdiely, by the way, a whole are doing better than they giving two shows there and then brought up a dig tinugorie on a jars have done for a long time past, going on to Cairo for Christmas. Alus vovign, log an American. Zon says a London.correspondent and A few weeks later we are due to gid that he was stealing at 5 for the housing of the numerous arrive in Bombay knot but makag wo, moge than 9 super-productions" London is Calcutta, and our appearance is and then agan the wind.
building superzinemas." With-coincident with the racing season. Rest of all, he had to content! in the last two years the New From thence to. Rangoon, Singa-branch. A point in their favour wathe the typhoon" the report of Tivoli and the Shepherd's Bush pore, Hongkong. Shanghai and which, according to this morning's Pavilion-both magnificent build- Manila and then uofie, is that it is within si mesings--have been
back opened. "In Australasia. It will thus be seen La 13 N. Lang. 115 lower, Regent Street. the Pisza that the company should be here E stationery ery slow-gut is in process of erection and in carly in March: then the strong North-East n the Haymarket the Capitol Kinema, very imposing with its great gold and glass dome, is nearing com utilised for films. Since the war
by the heavy opa be bad to steer NINE. to imple Sandpletion. Theatres are also being NAVIGATORS BEWARE.
angla whois Sepproaching Cup Work the first land sighted sitiens fris fing Spgapore she picked up the Tidy shree, wailess pill's dead alien.
The word legs was qlunds huc The 900 caklinutive passfuggons uns fave land anduviabin experience
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the old London Opera House has HARBOUR OFFICE REPORTS been the Stoll Picture Theatre. At the Now Scala the Griffith film "Love and Sacrifice," banned be- cause it deals with the American War of Independence.and was con sidered anti-British, but recently
A This pening reviewed and passed by the Film (Heng Beis" arrived, having taken censors, is being shewn. Outside
her.
SHIPPING DISASTERS.
concern the same danger, have Three warnings, believed to
for the information of navigators. been posted at the Harbour Office
25 fect
on
For several months political have been flourishing the olive runners" in Kwangtung province
was that in the last East River campaign Chan took little part in the offensive the pro-Sun forces, being content to extend his sphere of influence in a direction away from Canton and towards Fuksien province, Those who took primary part in the attack along the Kowloon-Canton Railway were Lin, Fu, Hung Shao-lun and Yih
YESTERDAY'S RECITAL.
MR. YERY ORE AND HIS
PUPILS.
No sooner had the "Christian general," Feng Yu-hsiang, effected his coup at Peking than people in future co-oporation between Sun Canton began to point to possible
are both striving for Tuan Ch'i- and Chan and it may be that they juis favours,
As the Peking leader is occupied with matters which, to him, are of more import- ance, he is not likely to come to a decisión immediately.
li
From inquiries made in Hong- kong it has been established that Chan did not assume office in Swatow yesterday as predicted by
section of the local vernacular
seeming inactivity that he "really be construed from his policy of press favourable to him. Can iti
wishes to be with Sun and Tuan? If current gossip is, anything to go by, it would not be strange if Chan succeeds Dr. Sun at Canton, with the latter's approval.
CONSPIRACY CHARGE.
CASE AGAINST SOLICITORS' CLERKS.
DEFENCE IS OPENED...
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Before Mr. JR Wood, at the Central Magistracy yesterday after- the case in which Lo Shu-fan and noon, the defence was opened in Cheung Pui-chuen, ples Charles Messrs. Hastings and Hastings, Kent, twp clerks in the employ of Dennys and Bowley, are charged on three counts.
5 days to make, the trip. Tthe Pavilion a huge blue electric
Congratulations. To Mr. Harry addition to the passengers she laulsign advertises "Monsieur Beau-
Ore and those of bis pupils who bar, aut dan ras of cargo, caire," a "film which is drawing of-war" Jules Ferry" observed an the thy Hall last night before a On Saturday the French man-guve evidence of their prowess in The Seng Beregisterial crowded houses and in which overturned junk in Lat. 22 25.5N.only appreciative nudiere, large tenge is 8:781ant ste is owned Rudolph Valentino triumphantly Long. 115.07E-This was at 7.30 in mars. The programme was by the Chim and Southern Trating deserts his accepted role of a.m.. Cd. Messrs. Then No Sheik." We even have a film at Nam Pak Hog fire the agents Drury Lane! But that national Sunday observed a raft (about Debussy, and others testify to the jaguably diversified and the targOS The "Siberia Maru"
on of Mendelssohn, Chopin, Heller, โรง Ra
home of pantomime has a worthy November 19 and Singapore a tenant, for all the pantomimes of Lat. 22.22 N, Long 115 01 E. upon. Master Lionel Judah sub- long) drifting ingility of The composers drawn the world seem to have contributed Captaig, A. By "Hopkirk ofwel to "The Thief of
Yesterday the "Soudan" passedited two pieces which he played Bagdad," Nemige steamer 2 Salda" "with Douglas Fairbanks latest picture.
some heavy baulk timber, about with sympathy and understanding, 7.500 tons of suger inng ProbIt is the Arabian Nights story of 30 feet long. 14.50 g.m.t."dan. loldingg om promise for the future. Wong Tak-yin and desired to the three rivals for the hand of the position as reported was Lat. landed for a fine rendering of the
gerous to navigation." The Miss Ruly Mow Fung was a Princess who were sent to search 22.24 N, Long. 11457. E for a wonderful treasure, and it is cvery child's dream of the Arabian
On Friday a cargo-boat with landelssohn, whose teclmical dif
dibelt Rondo Cappricioso" of general cargo on board feultjes she surmounted with ease.
wwwk bulay.
Tingas. Pulippine Islands, reports
CHINA COAST.
some
LATEST SHIPPING CHANGES: /Nights made real. The film is a foundered close to the Tung Oniss Daisy Ma revealed the bean- riot of miracles. There is the S.S. Co.'s wharf in Hongkong ties of Choph's haunting Valse in Flying Horse, the Invisible. Cleak, preparatory to taking on some slurp which she played with co the Crystal which reveals every-
cargo for shipment by the thing, a flight of a thousand steps Protesilaus, Monsters and the World of the that a junk with stone for Macaoffert of this was somewhat spolied fidened and a realisation of the leading to the moon, the Valley of Today rumour was current clody which is in this pieces The Midnight Sea. the here, with the princess, steps bour, on the way across, but it has un the same piere for two
And when finally had foundered, outside, the harby the performance it pura
staircase, through a window, across on to his Magic Carpet, sails up a not been possible to confirm the pianos. Some composers have a and towers of Baghdad to the land the bazaars and over the pinnacles report..
hardened cynic indeed who can of Happiness, it must be a very forbear to cheer.
has
Captain D. R. Davies, of the Kiungchow," has retired. Captain 1. D. Milne, of the Kingyuan," has gone master Kingchow."
Me. W. J. Larter, from zone chief officer, Chekjeve,
Mr. A. Cook, chief Chekiang," is on leave. Captain A. McDowell, Tatung," is on reserve. Captain A. E. Edwards from leave, has gone master, “fatung.
Mr. D. Short has been appointed -third-engineer,Ghusan
officer, of the
Mr. J. Brown, third engineer, Hsin Peking," has gone third engineer," Liafgchow."
Mr. W. Gordon has been ap- pointed third engineer, Hsin Peking"
Mr W. 1. Sprintal! has been appointed sup'y third engineer,
Woosung."
WEDDING. DAVIES-NICHOLSON.
QUEEN'S THEATRE.
"THE GREATER-CLAIM."-
A STRONG PICTURE.
of her property by false repre- together to defraud Wong Tak-yin It is alleged that they conspired
sentations that Lo Shu-fan was owner of certain lands in the New Territories and had transferred the same into the name of the said
counts alleged that the defendants mortgage the same. The other two
complainant by false representa- conspired together to induce the tions to sign two deeds of sale.
fendants are alleged to have acted In the last two counts, the de- in conjunction with the tors and Ho Sai-lak, son of the com. plainant.
Mr. M. K. Lo prosecuted and Mr.
the defendants. Mr. H. S. Fitzroy, E. Davidson appeared on behalf of instructed by Messrs. Lee and Russ, watched the proceedings on behalf of Lau Shun-cho, the pur-: in the case. chaser of certain property involved
fendency to shatter a piece to bits jand: 40′′ remould it nearer the heart's desire. The result is very often fireworks" as was shown in
In his opening address to the the present instance. This is not to say that the players Mr. Hany very brisity with the outline of his Magistrate, Mr. Davidson dealt Ore and Miss Alda Leon) were defence, remarking that it would deficient in their interpretation. be brought out clearly in evidence. Their reading was perfect. Elisabeth Dunbar and Miss Aures the evidence for the prosecution, Miss He referred at greater length to That Alice Lake, the adorable items and added greatly to the he submitted, was fabricated.
Baptista contributed acceptable a considerable proportion of which, previous screen performances was Ore gave further evidence of the Metro star, always excels her enjoyibent of all; whilst Mr. Harry demonstrated yesterday at the art of which He is a master. Claim, had its first showing, as Queen's Theatre, where her latest starring vehicle, "The Greater
the feature attraction for a run of four days.
P. AND O
I DIVIDEND OF TWELVE
PER CENT.
Chun-pong, and Lo Shu-fan had After the evidence of Chug
been given, the hearing was ad- journed until this afternoon. -j
SHADOWS BEFORE
Coming Events Advertised In The Mail.
ENTERTAINMENTS.
After delay arising out of the late arrival of the ss. Karachi" on which the bride was "City of making the journey from Home Mr. E. V. Bishop, from reserve, Church, Kowloon, yesterday after the wedding took place at Union has gone chief officer, "Tingsang" noon of Mr. Wallace McGregor Mr. W. Atkinson, chief officer, Davies, son of the late Mr. Davies, Tingsang," is on reserve.. -' and Mrs. Davies of Aberdeen,
Mr. W. H. Bennett, from reserve, Scotland, and Miss Elizabeth A. This delightful" actress lent a has gone second officer, "Cheong- Nicholson, daughter of Mr. and lustre to shing."
a picture in itself Mr. J. W. Stoneham, second Scotland. The service, which was
Mrs. G. Nicholson of Aberdeen, remarkable for strong, gripping
situations.
At the 84th Ordinary Gener il officer,Cheongshing has gone fully choral, was conducted by the perfection in Miss Lake's inter-pany, to be held at the Company's There was nothing short of Meeting of the Peninsular and second officer, "Mingsang." Revd. . Horace Johnson, Mrpretation of Mary Smith, the Offices on December 10, at I am.. Oriental 'Steam Navigation Com. Mr W. Jones, second officer, Gray being at the organ.
December 2-Coronet Theatre: Mingsang," has gone' second The bride wore a dress of drap and rich, marries Mary, but the the usual Dividend at the rate of
Follies Beauty, "Chuck" twenty.
"The Thief of Bagdad." officer, Mausang,"
the Directors, after providing for ed white satin crepe with silk lace, Mr. G. B. Slipper, second officer,
December 2-Star Theatre; bonnet veil and coronet of seed honeymoon is spoiled when the
"Moran of the Lady Letty." 12 "Musang," is on shore appoint-pearls and heather. Her bouquet groom is kidnapped by ruffians in 5 per cent, per annum on the Pre- December 2.-World Theatre;
Mr. A. Smclair, from reserve, roses, and she was attended by marriage is annulled, and Mary the six months, free of Income
the employ of his determined ferred Stock, less Income Tax."The New Moon." was of white chrysanthemums and father, and taken to sea,
will recommend a dividend on the has gone chief officer, "Leesang." Miss Winnie Lawson and Miss
The Deferred Stock of 6 per cent for "The Greater Claim."
December 2-Queen's Theatre; Mr. J. S. Masson, chief officer, Molly Groundwater as brides goes to Broadway and cabaret life, Tax, making, with the Interim "Leesang," is on reserve.
maids and Miss Dorothy Witchell Plunging deep into gayety, and Mr. C. M. Boas, from reserve, as flower girl, who were arrayed in deeper into misery. When her Dividend of 6 per cent paid in Party, at Helena May Institute,
frocks of pink and green taffetas, child arrives, she abandons her May, a total distribution on the Mr. J. Moodie, second officer, and bore bouquets of cosmos and theatrical work. Poverty compels Deferred Stock of 12 per cent, for
pink roses.
accept the aid of two crooks,
Dividend Warrants will be post- money. Then, when her child is
ment
has gone second officer, "Yatsing." *Yatshing," is on reserve.
Mr. J. W. Whyte, from reserve,
her
the year.
The bride was given away by who use her to fleece the father ofed on December II.
TRESPASSING.
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has gone sup'y third engineer, Mr. Fred Jenner, and the duties of claimed by them, so as to wrest
Tuckwo."
best man were carried out by Mr. Mr. J. Gordon, third engineer John Greig, the matron of honour more money, her mother love Tuckwo," has resigned. Mr. E. W. A. Clements has been dressed in Alice blue georgette
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Mr. H. R. Squiries, third engineer, carried a bouquet of pink roses. Oa the same Mr. E. McNab, from reserve, has was held at the Terrace, Kowloon gets more genuine applause in United Services Recreation Club's Power," this week's lecture of the
After the service a reception appeared Mias Bessie Lester, the American comedience, and she
A charge of trespassing to the gone sup'y third engineer, Ting Dock, and later the newly wedded five minutes than many
2 Decembet 3.-Will and Will⚫ couple left for Repulse Bay, where
other grounds was nreferred against a MALMiller, from leave, has the honeymoon will be spent, the performers could get in as many coolie at the Kowloon Magistracy H.K.T.S., 16, Queen's Road, 6.45 gone chief engineer,." Kingsing." bride's going away dress being of most interesting repertoire and S.R.C., fald that the defendant the H.K. Society for the Prevent
Mr. C. Ross, acting chief eng fawn gabardiac with
weeks. She has a varied, and this morning.
Capt. Clements, Secretary of the December 4-Annual meeting of meer, "Kingsing," in on reservo." trimming.
made a big hit. Mr. O. T. Lewis, from reserve. The gift of the bride to the
was not an employee of the Club, tion of Cruelty to Animals.—nt as gone chief officer. "Darwent," bridegroom was a gold wristlet
and had no business in the grounds. Messrs. Jardine Matheson's, 5.30 MJ McN. Thomson, from watch, and that of the bridegroom
Witness stated that a large number p.m. leave, has gone chief officer, to the bride a gold slave bangle dismissed a charge of manslaugh from the godown last month, the of sharrimiders of the Rah Synde- Truro, Cornwall, magistrates of lempty bottles had been stolen December 28-General meeting. Mr. P. W. Grierson, chief officer, gifts of gold slave bangles,
The bridesmaids each received ter against Donald Thomas, thefts being apparently committed este Id., Prince's Building, Saaning," is on reserve,
by Cafe Wiseman which also was side-car, to have run over abd
The wedding cake was supplied when driving a motor-cycle, and about in the grounds.
solicitor, of Camborne, alleged, by a number of people loitering Chater Road, noon.
usponsible for the reception.
The defendant was 6ned $5 or killed a pedlar, William Adams.
ton days.
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