UNCOUBTEDLY AND INDISPUTABLY
The World's
Greatest Entertainer
CHARLES
3.
CHAPLIN
in
The Pilgrim”
"To-day-
tl Saturday at
7.30 p.m.
THE -CORONET
THE
To-morrow and Saturday at 5.30p.m. at
THE STAR
STAR
Wednesday to Saturday at 9.15 p.m. EDGR WARWICK
presents:
THE INIMITABLE
WISH WYNNE
in the
CELEBRATED
CHARACTER
HAVE
MADE HER
STUDIES FAMOUS
THAT
BERNARD KITCHEN
and a piano
ALFRED CUNNINGHAM
The Eminent Baritone
from the London Opera House, Alhambra etc.
CHUHALDIN
The Eminent Russian Violinist from MOSCOW IMPERIAL ACADEMY
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"ZOE"
in characteristic candes
HAROLD WALDEN
The popular Humorass Entertainer from the
Palladins and principal London Theatres.
"Tickets $3, $2 & $1. Booking at Moutrie's & Star.
TO-DAY TILL SATURDAY
at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m.
fi
THE MOST BEAUTRUE GIRL IN ALL-FRANCE,
ANDREE LAFAYETTE
LOCAL SPORT.
HOCKEY
THE CLUB v. THE NAVY,
SIM SHIELDÍ
By defeating the Hongkong Hockey Club after a fine mulch by the odd goal of five, the Navy now take the lead in the Sim Shield Triangular Hockey Tourna-
ment.
Th yesterday's mulch on the U.S.R.C. ground, the teams turn ed out as follow:-
'GOLF.
JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP.
The qualifying round of the Junior Championship played at Fanling on Sunday last did not produce golf of a very high standard. The lowest card re- Dobbin, who did the 18 holes in turned was that of Colonel R. A. 88, followed by J..W. Franks
RACING,
ENTRIES FOR FIRST EXTRA MEETING
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Entries for the first extra race meating, to be held on Saturday, February 28, close on Monday, February 23, at noon
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WHO'S WHO.
BISHOP'S RETURN
WELCOME BY ANGLICAN
MEMBERS..
WEDDING PRESENT.
WISH WYNNE.
BRIGHT ENTERTAINMENT.
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RECORD IN ENCORES,
Seldom has a more appreciative About a hundred ladies and audience gathered in a Kowloon or gentlemen were present at the bled in the Star Theatre last night Hongkong theatre than that assem- annual meeting of the Victoria on, the occasion of the first night Diocesan Association ሲኒ the of the Wish Wynne Company, Helena May Institute yesterday brought here by Mr. Edgar Wap- wick. All records In encores were afternoon, preceded by a recep-easily broken, but even with the The following shipping changestion to the Bishop of Victorin (the extension of the programme it seemed all too short, so quickly goyen by Shipping and En- Right Rey. G. R. Duppuy). gineering" -
On behalf of many friends, Sir did time pass. Mr. P. R. Harris, second officer, Henry Pollock presented the of the company, look pride of Mr. Harold Walden, the humorist me." has gone second Bishop with a cheque and con-place in the programme, after a gratulated him or his wedding at dainty dance by Zoe. Harold Mr. A. Taylor, sond other, Home
Sir Henry extended a seated Himself at the plano and 88 | Tuning." has gone second officer, cordial welcome to the Bishop played away without even a glance
Nunelung"
and Mrs. Duppuy,
at the instrument the while he'
with 90 und Lieut.-Colonel E. D. Matthews with 91.
went round in 100 or more.
Of the 32 who qualified, half
The players whose scores were Navy Thomas: Peace. Way sufficiently low to entitle them to chope: King, Broome, and Mont-enter the competition propereer.ming." gomery: Ashly. Nicholson, Hillare:~~ Tylor. Bower..
Chib.-P. W. F. Mills;«A. A. Dand, A. S. Fett: Rev. E, W. L. Martin, E. J. R. Mitchell (Cupt.), L. P. Ralph: G. R. More, W. J. Woodward, G. J. Jones, E. L. Sim, B. D. Evans, '];
Col. R. A. Dobbin J. W. Franks
90
Lt. Col. E. D. Matthews A. Morrison-
01
Major Milher Jones Capt. Joll.. F. N. Young
R. H. L. Gampertz
Although there were times when the Navy Were the superior | G. B. Hert team. the Club alsh showed up to L.. S. Greenhill advantage and were unlucky to A. D, Humphreys lose the last goal, about ten P. P. J. Wodehouse minutes before the end after being W., B. Cornaby" 2.all at the interval
A. K. Henderson | H. G. Hegarty
M. Farmer
Not long after the start, Jones get through for the Club on his own to take the lead.. (1-0), W. T. Stantdr Nicholson evened matters up but H. E. Hollands almost immediately afterwards G. Davidson More notched the Club's second Smith; point. Before the interval Nichel- | A. 9. Brawn son scored the second Navy goal, G. B. Layton
In the second half Dand, the Major Hyland Club back, took a free hit and . H. Hernà Father feebly topped the ball on ro. Ramsey Taylor's stiek. The latter with W Alabaster almost a gift goal, rade no mis- G. H. Wilson tuke:
A. E. Lissaman Play was of a very high order. G. Bruce throughout "though not quite up M M. Mas
F. I Cronoll to, the first match between the same two teams' last week, which A. C: 1. Bowker ended in draw of 2 goals all.
Army's Surprise Win. On Monday, the Army beat the Navy in rather surprising fashion by 3 gouls to 2. The Army scored first in this match but at the interval the senior service led 2-1. In the second half, the military obtained two more goals,
The Navy, were unlucky to lose, On the many occasions that they broke through their shooting went wrong whereas the Army made, the most of their few opportuni- Lies.
Capt. Hayes Newington scored all three goals for the Army. ·
Table To Date.
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Narx Army Club
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P. W. D. L. PTS.
1 1 3 10 0 2 2 0
1. Coming Matches. On Saturday, the Navy play | their return match with the Army and thus complete their fixtures before the departure of
the "Hawkins,"
93
93
9-1
Mr. F. Vinterbrigh has been ap
92 pointed second officer, Susan the goodwill which was behind
Mr. T. M. Burrison, chief officer, Tientsin, has resigned.
Mr. K. Warren, from reserve, 95 Jas gone acting chief officers
Tientsin,
.95
96
97
07
98
Mr. Cook, chief officer Choking, has gone chief officer, Soocho'k
Mr. A. H. Badurst, chief officer, Soorie, is on leave.
To the
"Now We're in, Now We're Out," After offering his thunks for ang all about Casey's char-a-banc, written by Mrs. Russell, and the gift, the Bishop thanked those alleged to be by Ramsay Mac who carried on during his absence, Donald. A recall resulted in "If and especially the Rev. H. C. you Want to Know about the Moyle, who had done a great deal Women," and yet another encore expressed the hope that he would of heavy work on his behalf. He elicited "All Day Long," probably have a good furlough.
hint that the audience could "not keep him on the stage all night Association and the officials, Lady long." Severn, and others, for the work Mr. Edgar Warwick made a they had been doing, and also the veritable find at Shanghai in M. Mr. P. Cheethabu, from reserve: Diocesan Secretary and all who Chunaldin, a Russian violinist with 99 has gone chief officer, "Cheklang,"
Mr. A. RoSimerfield, thiel had been responsible for arranga powerful command over his 100 officer. Usin Peking," has gone expressed his thanks.
ing the reception, the Bishop also instrument. A finer performance has seldom been heard, even from. 101 fmeting master, “Kim."/ 101. Mr. A. Tagior, from reserve, has
The Bishop next referred to violinists of an international re-" His selections comp. 101ng third, ginger. Pakhol,"
Archdeacon Barnett's work hereputation. Mr. F. Aikindu, chief engineer for twenty years and to his havprised "Canzonetta" and Zapavada," and In respringes to an encore Pungehow," is on reserve.
ing to return Home for reasons of he obliged with a very health. Mr. 4. A. dramieson, from minded of the Victoria Diocesan master of the violin hereabouts, we
Those present were rev
Serenade.
99
99.
.100
102
103
103
104 serve, s gone lief engineer 104 Tangeliw.***
104
has
Mr. B. J. g. Wilson 104 been appointed third engineer 104 Tish)."
106 Mr. E. P. Burris, sus "chis: 106 ofrer, Yusang, has gone thick .108 oficer, sape ship.
sweet
If there is a better Association annual meeting would like to hear hiri-or her:", London, on June 21, with the
Miss Wish Wynne next appear. Bishop of Winchester in the chaired, and, as usual, proved quite Names should be given to the local secretary for attendance.
ANNUAL MEETING. At the annual meeting the Bishop gilled upon Miss Paterson to read the report of the Hon. (Lady Severn) as serond officer, follows:-
Mr. P. Ai, Bain, chief ofheer, Young is ons reserve.
Mr. J. Hers, from leave, has Secretary on sup's
THE DRAW. The first Round is due to be played on or before Sunday next, the second on or before Sunday, February 22, the third on orTingsing. before Sunday, March 1;. the semi-finals on or before Sunday, March, and the final on March 15...
The Club have yet to meet the Army and the two fixtures have been fixed for Wednesday, Febru- ary: 25. and Wednesday, March 1.
Although both service teams" hold an advantage over the civilians, the tournament is still very open, and some of the best in local hockey should be seen in the remaining matches.
The following is the result of the draw:-~
Mr. J. 11. Bayer, chief officer, "Kingsing," has gone chief officer,
Tingsing.
Mr. E. Walser, second officer, "Wosang.." has gone acting chief officer, sine ship.
entertainhent in herself. Following a recitation about! a couple of lovers, she gave inimit able impersonations of a young girl whose parents had just come into money, a little English country, Wish Wynne is on her own in this girl, and a London servant girl.
work of the V.D.A. for 1924 are next to appear, and in a rich The outstanding features of the particular class of entertainment. Mr. Alfred Cunninghamh was the as follows:-In March a rece baritone voice sang "The Wedding tion was held at the City Hall to Morn" and "The Arrow and the meet Bishop Graves and the other Song," and as encore, visiting bishops (numbering in all Pagliacci." "Father O'Flynn," and Prologue eleven) and delegates to the fifth An Old-Fashioned Town." meeting of the General Synod of Rounds of applause greeted the At this meeting many new mem-with evident reluctance that even- the Chung Hua Sheng Kung Hui. conclusion of each itern, and it was bers were added to the V.D.A.tually he bad to desist. At times it donations were received and 70 seemed that his enunciation was a copies of the Diocesan. Handbook trife weak, but this improved in the second half, when he again During Lent Study Circles for brought down the house not once, men and women were conducted but many times. To write in by the Rev. R. J. Northcott, C.F.praise of an artiste in such demand Lady. Severn and Mrs. Forster as "Mr. Cunningbam would be collected $148 and many gifts of superfluous. The audience gave lhwn and sent them home to Mrs, the only possible verdict, and that Stedman for her stall at Kensing must suffice. In the second half ton in aid of the V.D.A. funds. of the programme he contributed Mrs. Stedman made £150 from "For You Alone," "The Sards of
An appeal for the Dec," and "Simon the Cellarer." Hospital at Pakhoi and for 30 Mr. V. Petherick, third officer, Llankets met with an instant *Picksang, is on reserve.
chief
1. S. Greenhill v. G. Davidson; Mr. H. F. Sheel, chief officer, M. Turner v. G. E. Layton': A. E. "Wosung, is on leave. Lissanum v. G. H. Wilson; J. W. "Mr. F. W. Best, second officer. Alabaster V.A. K. Henderson: "Faisang has gone acting Capt. Joll v. H. G. Hegarty; W. B.ollier, Kingsing. Comply v. F. II. Crapnell; J. W. Mr. I O. Lewis, acting cliff Franks v. J. 11. Hearn: X C.1. officer, Kingsing," has Bowker v. W. T. Stanton; A. D. second officer, saine slip,
Hone Humphreys w H. E. Hollands; M. M. Maar v. Lt.-Col. Matthews; officer, Kingsing," Ius resigned.
Mr. W. J.. Young, sup'y second R. H. 1. Gompertz. v. Major Mr. E., B. Alton, supply, second Hyland; Major Milner Jones v. J. Joliver, "Wosing," has gone second Smith; P. P. J. Wodehouse v. A officer, sine ship! Morrison: T. Ramsey y A. 0. Brawn D. G. Bruce V. F. N. Young" G. B. Hetty. Col. Dobbin.
A HONG MATCH.
An interesting Hong match has been arranger to be played at Fanling between Butterfield and, Swire and the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank. There will be 14 players on each side.
HAPPY VALMEY.
A new competition is being started for the Jupior Section at Happy Valley on the lines of the Captain's Cup, viz., a monthly ebmpetition, 18 holes stroke play, under handieüp
were ordered.
Mr. G. 1. Lamson, from reserve, has gone third officer, "Pooksang." Mr. A. My Jewell, third, allier, **Fooksang," bas gone second her sale. officer, sene slip.
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Mr. H. M. Neilson, third officer,
Yuensangs
Str. E. T. Han, second olier,
sig, has gue dard one Yashing
„Mr.
response.
Zoe opened the second part of the programme with a couple of dainty and artistic dances, which Kütsang, has gone send officplies in the diocese in charge of ke the Russian violinist, she was Work-parties for hospital sup. for grace and rhythm could hardly be excelied, but unfortunately, Mrs. Shellshear, Mrs. Witchell and Mrs. Goggin have been held modest and retiring when the during the winter months, M. for more. M. Chubaldin played theatre resounded with demands Shellshear proposes continuing on his wonderful violin" Souvenir" J. Moodie, hindoffieer, till well into the hot weather. Vaishing," is on reserve.
and "Dance, Hongroise," and The Christmas Toy fund as Me... A. M. Healerson, second organised by Mrs. Black was most Those who appreciate classi as an encore a pretty Serenata. Chupshang ubas "Yodo!" successful As well as gifts of cal
almost music,
divinely | serond otheer, "Kwuisang,
toys the sum of $587 Was #Ar. D. A. Matheson, second collected."
.played, should not miss the op- portunity of hearing, this wizard of Toffiger, "Kwaisang," is an leave. '| A whole time secretary "has the violin at the Staf this week.
Mr. G. Chuck" from reserve, has been appointed, on whose time the gens chief officer, "kwaisung." Bishop and the Diocesan work
Mr. 1), G. Burleigh, chief ollicer, will have first claim. Unfortunately, this date clashes teams for Saturday's matches:inster, sans ship.
The following are the Kowloon ("Kwaidig, has gone acting with a big Naval dance, so it is unlikely that the senior service will be represented by many. hockey enthusiasts.
Hockey Clubs Dinner. The second annual Hongkong
"WHY GET MARRIED?"ockey Club dinner has been
SINCE THE WORLD BEGAN MAN HAS TEMPTED WOMAN-- "WHY GET MARRIED?" HAS A SMASHING MODERN STORY OF THE BEAUTIFUL WIFE, THE HANDSOME HUSBAND AND THE OTHER MAN WHO TRIES TO WIN HER LOVE.
A
STORY MIGHTY MODERN
A YOUNG AND OE BEAUTIFUL WIFE WHO THIES TO SOLVE THE
GREAT, PROBLEM OF PRESENT-DAY MARRIAGE. WITH SPECIAL MUSIC AT USUAL PRICES.
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STARTING TUESDAY, 17th.
THE SUMMIT OF MOTION PICTURE ACHIEVEMENT.
"KOENIGSMARK”
A picture so perfect that it will be pre-eminent among the greatest production of the year.
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8 p.m. when about seventy are. expected to be present.
The Sim Shield, presented by Mr. E. L. Sim, will be on view at
the dinner.
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Farewell to Grenadiers.
10 Race week, on Tuesday next to be precise, the Hongkong Hockey Club will play a farewell match with the Grenadiers. Many an exciting match has been played by the Club v. Grenadiers, pro ducing some of the best hockey in Hongkong.
The match will start at 4.45 p.m. on the U.S.R.C. ground and both sides will turn out at full strength, United Services Shield. In the United Services Hockey Shield Tournament, the H.K.S.R.A. and 2/4th Grenadiers (K.E.0.) (British Officers and B.O.R.'a) gained a well deserved victory over H.M.S. "Hawkins by 4 goals
to 1.
Capt, Hayes Newington scored three times and Capt. Parken found the mark once for the winnera.
BASKETBALL
LEAGUE OPENING. The opening games in the Hongkong Basket Ball Associa- tion League were played on Monday evening at the YMCA.
CRICKET.
KOWLOON TEAMS FOR
SATURDAY.---
KCC. V. H.K.C.C. "A."
H. Overy (Captain), A. W.
On K.C.C. Ground 2 pim. Ramsay, J. C. Lyal, F. Goodwin, S. Jex, A., R. F. Raven, G. Lee, F. W. Howell, K. R. Macaskill, J. C. Fletcher, and R. C. Witchell.
...UNIVERSITY V. K.C.C. "A."
Miss Wish Wynne reappeared and gave sketches galore, the best The of which was undoubtedly The acting treasurer. My T. Mother." Other Impersonations Ainsworth, read his report which were a little. London school 'giri was as follows:-The accounts and ап old time comedian. showed a balance of $1,776.95 in Needless to
say she pro- re. 1924, a decrease of $609,51.vided
delightful quarter qfficer, Donations amounted to $2,99.86, of an hour or so, quite justifying
increase of $1,076.72. Subscrip- that she enjoys as against $1,925.14 in 1923, an the high measure of popularity
Captain 31. kostello, of the "Kwaisang,'", is on leave.
Mr. H. A. Houchen, from Mingsang serve, has gone chief
Mr. W. J. Young, chief ulcer,
"Kingsing." "Mingsang," has gone chief officer,
Mr. S. Thomson, chief engineer, **Yusang," is on leave.
E. G. Jordan, J. C. Long, and has J. H. Héndle.
was
tions were $340, as compared with Mr. Harold Walden was next on $234 in 1923, an increase of $106, the programme, and kept the As regards expenditure the chief audience in a perfect uproar of B. Petheram (Captain), 0. B.
item of increase is the Nanning merriment with his humorous Raven, A. J. Kew, D. S. Green,gineer, Yusang, has gone acting balance of $180.17. "In this con- mostly connected with the army. Mr. J. J. Roberston, second en- account, which shows a debt songs and his little anecdotes, W. F. J. Gorvin, L. A. R. Duncan, Chief engineer same ship, E. J. Edwards, E. G. Renton,
nection the pastor at Nanning has He was recalled time and again, Mr. F. Dunstan, from louve asked for an increased grant this and long after the curtain
drawn the applause was so great second engineer, year. **Yurang.
that he had to step in front of the The following have been select pointed third engineer, "Suiwo."
"Mr. R. Barcus has been ap-
curtain and oblige yet again." ed to play for the Civil Service Cricket Club in a First Division gineer, Suiwo," is on leave.
Mr. J. J. Thompson, third en League match against the Royal Artillery on the Civil Service Club ground, commencing at 2 p.m., on Saturday:-
F
E. W, Hamilton (Captain) G. R.
goue
Proposed by Mr. W. L. Patten- den and seconded by Mr. H. R. B. Hancock, the reports were únani- mously adopted.
Mention should be made of the splendid efforts of Mr. Bernard-
With power to add to their Klichen at the piano. His techni Haldis," is on reserve..
Mr. G. B. Wilson, second officer, number, the committee (proposed he knows what some pianists do que and touch are marvellous, and by Sir Claud Severn and seconded not-exactly how the accompani- by Mrs. Bird) was elected as ments should be played to the follows::Mrs. T. Arnott, Mrs. best possible advantage. Arrowsmith, Mrs. Bacchus, Mrs, Black, Mrs. Cavalier, Mrs. Duppy the Rev. T. W. Featherstone, Mrs. L. Forster, Miss Hollier Miss Innes, Mrs. Luard; the Rev. G. R.
Mr. R. Kettlewell, from reserve, has gone chief officer, "Haldin.".. ayer, FJ De Rome, B. D. Evans, "Haldis," is on reserve.
Mr. T. Ogier, chief officer, E. B. Reed, F. H. Holdman, E. C. R. Sutherland and F. J. Ling. Fincher, F. E Lawrence, F. Baker
Umpire: P. T. Lamble. Scorer: W. F. Fincher.
Allogether it was a delightful· programme, and there canoor bur be packed houses during the entire season at the Star Theatre.
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For the theft of å jacker from
Paris, February 13.-In the Lindsay, the Rev. H., C. Moyle, Chamber, in the course of a dio Lady Pollock, the Rev. T. W. The following have been select-of Finance (M. Clementel) stated Powell, Miss Ferguson, Mrs. the cabin of the Chief Steward of
cussion on the Budget, the Minister Waldegrave, the Rey. T. B. ed to represent the Civil Service that taxes had reached such a level Shellshear, Mrs. Strahan, Miss Cricket Club
A" in a friendly that any increase would destroy the Middleton Smith, the Rev. C. B.
"Takliwa," a Chinese was- match against the East Surreys taxability of the country.-Havas. Shaun, Capt.. A. E. Watts, Mrs.ment with hard labour at the sentenced to one month's imprison- on the Army ground, Happy' Valley.commencing at 2 pm, on
Witchell, Miss Paterson, the Rev. Kowloon Magistracy this morning. Saturday-
R. J. Northcote, C. F., and Lady Severn.
J. H. B. Nihill (Captain), W. H Edmonds, C. F. Alexander, C.H Beardully HC Wallington, The YM.C.A. defeated the T.D. E. Pondered, F. L. Squibbs, Moslem Club by 53 to 7...
A. W: Grimmitt, S. B. Spillett, H. The University beat the Kow-Straige, and C. Sara loon British School Formor
Reserves: H. F. Harper, W
Pupils' Association by 24 to 17. Callip, and H. Westlake.
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RCXOR
the 5.5:
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way
Sir Claud Severn proposed that A denial of making fast to the MrH-Owen-Hughes be appoints. Tung-Shinghilst the ed Hon. Treasurer with Mr.T. W. latter was under
in the Ainsworth acting for him during harbour, was of no avail to the his absence. This was seconded licences of a passenger sampan, as by Lady Sovern, and carried the case was proved and he was unanimously.
fined $15.
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