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COLOURFUL ENTERTAINMENT
REVIEWED,
RUSSIAN BALLET OPENS
To the Editor of the "China Mull,")
By Marcato.]
This is show to. Bee-an Sir-I admit, after seeing the "Sigurd Jorsalfar." of entertainment for which Hong explanation given by "Ionides" in Bjornson's plays, is a dramatic Kong has waited far too long., A inst evening's issue, that I have tale of an adventurous Crusader series of pictures superbly paint- or less missed the chief who set forth in shining armour, ed: a fenst of colour; a festival of point of his first letter. and I with mighty shield and sword, to Terpsichore entertainment at its" wish to tender my apology to do battle against his country's best. that correspondent for that renenemies.
Last night's programme opened. Grieg wrote incidental music to with a mimo-drama, "La Taverne
in which Me.- However, I still hold that those this play, embracing an Introdue-de Mort" whom your same correspondent tion (in the King's Hall), an Smirnova, as the sweetheart of calls "Spartian. Chinese" are Intermezzo (Borghild's Dream) the chief appache, scored heavily nevertheless quite distinguished; and a Triumphat March.
in a tango. This number was and moreover, as Britain is not The Introduction breathes a really brilliantly executed, the the ony nation whose influence is rugged and imposing splendour, audience being held spellbound at felt to-day in China, I cannot see the splendour of a majesty whose the conclusion when, in a moment why a phrase like "General and court was peopled by valiant of passion, the appache draws his Madame. Chang Kai-shek" should Norsemen who thought only in knife and his partner lies at his
feet-dead. seem awkward
terms of battle.
The Intermezzo has been com- A word of praise for Mr. Of course, in those parts which
Elsa's are British and which are not in-pared with
vision in Krupin's work as the chief ap- fluenced to any great extent by Wagner's "Lohengrin" as show-pache... This is a part which other nations, it naturally does ing the two composers' ideas of a could have very easily been over- appear absurd to call the wife of woman's love.
Idonė, In Mr. Krupin's hands,
the person in question by another With Wagner. A. E. Keeton auch movement was all that could We are pleased tó term of designation other than points out, the dream would seem be desired. husband by the English term. the English one, after calling her to float upwards, souring ever note that this number is to be re-
higher and higher; with Grieg it peated this evening.
The second part of the pro- Yours, etc.,
tenda to descend as from heaven! DIC.
to earth.
gramme was devoted to a variety The Fiumphal Murch is one of of numbers embracing every' des- the most stirring pieces Grieg cription of clussicut, modern and wrote. It in every way equal character dancing. A "Romance to Tschaikowsky's "Marche Slav," Classique, set to Drigo's "Sim" [but för · some reason or other is plicite" gave Mile. Moskaleva arich
rarely played.
Mr. Suvorin, their first appear-
Hong Kong, Sept. 24.
BOYCOTT SETTLEMENT.
Fo the Editor of the "China Mall" Sir, still maintain that the settlement of the boycott and
Nothing more than that mai- ters to Hong Kong. The wheels of diplomacy may be set in motion after the termination of the boy-Canton's aspirations in other cots by Canton's Foreign Minis-issues.
directions are efcirely separate Let the pessimists say ter, but, as Hong Kong will have what they like! no direct veice in such, nothing, is
Yours: ett.. to be gained by more speculation |
MERCHANT ay to the, ultimate outcome. More Hong Kong, Sept. 23. will depend on the efficiency of the preparations for the restoration of trade between this Colony and Canton. Old connections must be taken up and new fields explored, No stone must be left unturned to increase by every legitimate
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''Lion" of the Evening. In this, as also in a later mim-
H.
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Crashing Shicks of Mountains. Dorothy Casselmann-Schema- cher wrote that this marchi brought before our eyes, "the berthese two artistes demon- Wensher beaten song loving hordes strated their remarkable power. of Northane who joyously greet of judgment. the artistes, appear- the Prince and with crashinging to be oblivious to everything shields waken the echoes of the save the perfect rhythm of the !mountaina. How many caring melody, with which their every bud well motivated tone-combira movement synchronised.
The lion" of the evening. Was tions are contained in this power- ful march, in which the lyrical Mr. W. Baskakoff who, to elements are quite crowded out by a much-hackneyed expression. brought down the house with a the dramatic and the heroic !!
The "Sigurd Jorsalfar music couple of national dances, each of has now been recorded for the which was vociferously received. Columbia Co. by no less
So enthusiastic was the au- ductor than the Finn Schneevoigt, dence over numbers that the 1. No purpose is served by
several encores. 1926, at Pathrogate Estate means the trade between Hong writing for respective interests. With the London Symphony artiste was called upen to render
Orchestra.
· Potubela. Peyton to Rende, | Kong and Canton-a trade that is 2. Little can be got" by lock-
The sisters Affacasleff gave a The result is most entisfactory wife of J. B. Cantrelte a son haturally ours by virtue of our ing the stable door after the finely dished performance, at pleasing rendering of Delfino's ANDREWS.-On September,
horse has flown.
"Tarantella" which was followed', Will "Share- Rothschild Estate, geographical position. The time boller" state what interest he is
once stirring and authoritativa.
The recording of the instru-by a Spanish Dance by Mile.. for "post-mortems" has passed. trying to serve by cross-examin-mental tone is a good deal better Smirnova, which might have been It is, for Hong Kong merchants, to ing Crawford?
than that of the Grieg Dances improved by the introduction of make the most of the opportun- tor mean that he is willing to provement on the "Parsifal" re-
3. Does "Pre-Boycott Inyos- recently issued. and still an im- Castanets
No Disappointment. ities that will automatically" be serve instead of the Investigation |
cordings.
This, however, is a minor mat- Hüfforded them on the termination | Committer"
Perry Pitt conducting Remember that we, as a body, B. B. C. Wireless Orchestra in ex-audience throughout the number. theter, the artiste herself holding her MOTT SPURWAY. Edward of the boycott. And on the rapid
James, Mott, älder son of Mity with which trade is resumed Consulting Committee in the Coq d'0" does not give us the show to be seen. Hong Kong has
agreed to the constitution of the tracts from Rimsky-Korsakoff's As already stated, this and Mrs. E. J. Mott, of Longlan, may depend whether the new past, to the election of the Inves-inspiration which characterizes been disappointed so often by so way. elder daughte of Mreommercial entente is to be tem- tigation Committee and to post the Sahneevoigt.
called Russian State ballets that W. H. P. Sparway, and the latporary or permanent. We have work and then a fresh start,
ponement. On with the good
Guards' Scottish Melodies, the general theatre-goer is per- Mr. W. H. P. Sparway, heard so often that the Chinese
Yours, etc..
The "Russian Dance" is betterhaps inclined to hesitate in part- Christ Church. Galle Face on September 10.
merchants in Canton are tired of
than the Bridal Procession," but ing with his hard-earned dollars. ANOTHER SHAREHOLDER.
is not nearly as fiery as it might The Stavrinaki Dancers are in a the boycott that it only remains Hong Kong, Sept. 24.-
class by themselves. One is in- for Hong Kong merchants and
The Grenadier Guards Band inclined to venture the opinion that shippers to grasp the trade that
a selection of Scottish melodies is many members of last night's VELGE-At. Kuala Lumpur, on assuredly awaits them.
distinctly good, while an outstand audience will avail themselves of September 16, Kate Edith, wife
ing novelty is the Circolo Man-another opportunity for witnesa, p? G. H. Velge.
dolinistica in two serenades. Here ing this splendid entertainment. To the Editor of the "China Mail" is real Spanish atmosphere!
In conclusion, something must be Br-It is a sign of health to
Bernard Reille in violin solos said for the stage management. note that Hong Kong is at last plays well, the pianoforte solos of This makes or mars a show. Last conscious of the fact that its some "Lady, Be Good" tunes by night it did much towards mak- Bishop is not properly attired ac- Percival Mackey seem to be mar-ing it a success. cording to the tradition of the red by poor recording, while the Church.
special issue of a "Hearts" and Perhaps your correspondent is Diamonds" medley by the 1936 a new-comer to this distant out- Orchestra has splendid' tone. post of the Empire and, therefore W. H. Squire's execution is, of SERIES OF THEFTS. finds it hard to reconcile the ap-course, impeccable and his General in Canton, Mr. "Eugene A visit to the new premises of pearance of a Home prelate and a Passione (Panzato) and Vivace Chen intimates that he has ar- Komor and Komor (situated in
colonial Bishop on official occa- (Sammartin) are played with ¡sions..
usual polish.. ranged with the "Strike" Com- the premises of the former Cafe
It would not take" "Tonides" The 'cello tone, however, seems mittee for the termination of the Wiseman, St. George's Building) very long to find out that Hong a little hardened by the new
will repay all who are interested hoycott. The word of a Chinese)
on the recording process.
Among a number of thefts re... in the many forms of Easter Kong like its neighbour
ported to the police yesterday, being regarded as good as his bond art, whether it be in bronze, mainland is a very conservative
Played to Perfection.
Mias. Lina Rosa, residing at No. place, but for all its conservatism, and particularly a Chinese in ivory, cloisonne or porcelain.
Lionel Tertia, consummate 138, Caine Road; lost from her it is always ready to fall in with the responsible position of For- Entering the premises a life size any desirable project which might artiste and musician, and the bedroom during her absence a, Kreisler of the viola, contributes pair of diamond ear-rings and a eign Minister-we must look to bronze tiger, a superb example of contribute to its betterment.
A Japanese art, attracts the eye By all means let us have aà 12 inch disc devoted to a com- brooch, total value $1,000. Mr. Eugene Chen to translate his whilst a bronze and ivory figure fund to present bur Father, in position of his own, Hier au Soir Chinese workman is suspected. words into deeds on whatever by "Kuroda" and the dainty God with the correct ecclesinsti- and An Old Irish Air, which he Mr. R. L. Moncrieff. of the date he chooses for the boycott figure of a girl gathering chickens cal uniforrn, so that when the has arranged.
Hong Kong and Shẳnghai Bank. to terminate. Looking to the under a basket are but two out of Lord Bishop of London comes, he Both pieces are exquisite exam-reported that some person took a veritable maze of artistic works might find the best of English ples of the kind best suited to this from an office desk various arti- tremendous hold that the pickets such as vases, bronzes and orna- tradition not discarded. in this sombre instrument, and Tertia cles valued at $10, also a ten- have exercised over the Cantonments.
distant isle.
plays them to perfection. It is a dollar bank note and some pen- lovely record.
holders. Government during the last four- A Japanese table gong is yet
Youre, etc.,
A silver cigarette case inscribed teen months, the only question dred years old, it has the effect another example. Over two hun-
UNIFORM:
The Lappas record of the with his initiala was either stolen worth considering at the moment of sounding for over two minutes
Hong Kong Sept. 24.
favourite Celeste Aida and Ciclo from Mr. R. M. Austin or lost is: Has Mr. Eugene Chen" the on its being lightly struck. More)
e mar de, to my mind, the finest while he was playing in the bowl- yet issued of this great tenoring alley of the Hong Kong Club power to insist that the boycott remarkable still in age and garni-
whose voice is comparable only to on Tuesday evening. The crae ahall terminate on or before Octo-ture is that of a Chinese temple
contained a motor licence and a.. gong which belongs to the Sting ber 10? If he has not that dynasty, 600 years ago. Two The Stavrinaki Dancers beg to ing of any of these two arias.
It is certainly the finest record- Peak Tramway pass.
The Ng Cheung cycle shop, No. power, then not only does his bronze temple, vases clustered
Dora Labbette is disappointing 50, Jervals Street, lost a cycle. latest communique become abso-with rings of fron denote "free-announce that they have succeed-
dom.'
ed in securing the co-operation of and so is Rex Palmer. An inter- valued at $40. lutely worthless but his own re-
Mr. Harry Ore for their present esting record is that of Thelmat Other objects of considerable season at the Theatre Royal. Mr. Petersen, a new mezzo-soprano putation will for ever be shattered interest are the wood carved Ore will start playing at the piano who sings with much sympathetic alike in the eyes of the foreign cabinets and chairs lacquered, from to-night. Powers and in those of the entire artistically embroidered lamp shades on attractive stande, por- Chinese population. He has celain of all periods up to quaint stated in explicit terms that he modern Japanese vases, attrac- HELPS CHILDREN OVER HOT has arranged with the "Strike" tive Japanese tea sets, silk conta
WEATHER Committee for the termination of and Chinese embroideries,
CUMMER complaint makes little The upper floor of the premises headway with children whose the boycott, Therefore, as the is tastefully arranged and con- careful mothers use Chamberlain's Colic party most affected, we must be tains a display of Chinese and and Diarrhoea Remedy for stomach lieve him. The boycott is finished Japanese furniture, Chinese por- and bowel complaint, severe and celain and bronzes, also a collec. sudden intestinal cramps and wankin- or will be finished on or before tion of Japanese prints, adrift sweetened water it is easy to take,
diarrhoes. ings October 10. All that is required ably suited for Xmas cards, [For sale øverywhere.
In his latest communíque ad- dressed to the British Consul
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feeling one of Gretchaninowrived, but a special review of songs, the "Dreary Steppe." i
It is a pity the disc is spoiled by these will be made later. it tries to be noble, but faile "Aftermath" on the reverse side;
Competition Result. The last competition was won lamentably.
by Mr. G. W. Coyah to whom the Both the Singing Sophomores prize has been forwarded. and Layton and Johnstone are.ex- Commendable lists were also ceptionally good, and to be well submitted by Mr. Cousland and Mr. Choa, to whom consolation recommended.
prizes are being awarded. The "Messiah" and "Aldershot Will these competitors please Tattoo" records have not yet ar-apply to the "China Mall" office?