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cruisers and A low maximum size on smaller cruisers, we should arrive at a much lower
A “SLY" HOUSE. B. MOISEIWITSCH.
DEMANDING MONEY WITH
MENACES.
SEVEN CHINESE CHARGED.
Before Major C. Willson at the
The amah's evidence was
FAMOUS PIANIST NOW HERE.
TO-MORROW'S RECITAL.
Brang,
the
THE CHINA MAIL.
...
JOSEF BORISSOFF.
Shadows Before.
IN THE "MAIL:"
SECOND CONCERT AT THEATRE COMING EVENTS ANNOUNCED
ROYAL
APPRECIATIVE AUDIENCE,
The second Borissoff concert at
Coolidge's invitation, and have fr she had previously seen the Mr. Molseiwitsch has brought to ing power, as was, the D-major p.m.
Entertainments.
Theatre;
total tonnage than is possible if Central Magistracy yesterday, seven Mr. Moiseiwitsch who is to play the Theatre Royal last evening was
August Queen's other countries demanded an 'un-Chinese were charged with demand-for us to-morrow and Monday even more enjoyable than the first,
"Battling Butler."" limited number of ships of 10,000 ing money by menaces, and assault-evening at the Theatre Royal, starting with the strong meat of August 5-World Theatre; "Sun- tons and eight inch guns. But we ing an amah employed at No. 56, arrived on the s.s. "Devanha" from Mendelsohn's E. Minor Concerto Up."
Singapore. From what we have and ending with Sarasate's 'Car- August 5-Star Theatre, Kow- found the American delegation Lower Lascar Row. were unwilling to put the limit the men called at 4 a.m., on Wed- not spoilt him.
that already sean of him, his fame has me Fantaisie," played in most loon; "The Barrier,"
He is an ardent masterly fashion. This stirred August 5-Concert at "Cheer within total tonnage to the num-nesday last and when she refused golfer and can tell a story in that even the most stolid listener. No "O" 7 p.m.; at Shamshulpo Camp, ber of cruisers carrying eight to admit them one of the men said inimitable way that fe peculiarly need after that triumphant ending 7 p.m. inch guns.
Although we stated if you don't open the door you his. From all accounts, Java fair- for the challenging look with which August 56 Pot-pourri enter- our reason for wanting a number will be done to death." She be-ly raved over him and in Samarang Borissoff surveys his audience attainment by the Wild Swan Co- of small cruisers we do not under came frightened and opened the a contributor sang a paen of praise the end of an interpretation when optimists at Royal Naval Canteen stand what are their reasons for door. The intruders demanded $50 to him in poetry,
he knows he has chosen to deal Theatre, 8.80 each evening. demanding
"aly" B0 many large saying that the house was A
Translating here and there from very freely with the composer's August 6-Charles Chamfer pre- cruisers, or so many with such ane, When the amah said she was a lengthy and very fine review in tempo to suit his own mood! sents "Our Cabaret," in a series of heavy offensive weapons as eight she was punched on the chest, sides the "Algemeen Handlesbad Sam Cencerto, melody received its meed "Cocktails," at the Star Theatre,
unable to pay she was assaulted.
After the intellectual food of the Intimate Revues, beginning with inch guns.
writer said of We have stated
and back. When she called out Molgelwitch's rendition of De- in the simple, plaintive Legenda Kowloon, 9.30 p.m. that the "Save life" two of the men ran
Then the lively geographical position of
our downstairs, but were caught by which, by the way, we will be
August 6, 8-Benno Moiseivistch, bassy's Cathedrale Engloutie," by Wieniawsky.
Rondo Capricioso' of Saint-Saens, world-renowned planist, gives his Mother Country and Dominions policeman.
In splendid exhibition of exhilarat-recitals at the Theatre Royal, 9.15 must be borne in mind. We stat- The witness told the Magistrate hearing to-morrow night"
accused when he was doing our conciousness in his rendition Polonaise. There was nothing re- August 7-Military band of the frequently repeated that a num whitewashing work in the house. of "La Cathedrale" of Debussy cognisably Chinese in Kreisler's Northamptonshire Regt, at Queen's
that oura is a massive age He had then asked her for $60,
Tambourine, but it was very pleaa-Theatre during the 5.10 and 9.30 'of ing. One would imagine the p.m. performances. ber of small cruisers is a vital Sergt. Fitches said that until a massive perspectives necessity to an Empire whose fortnight,age the house was in fact showed us the enormous pesalbill- widely scattered parts are divida "ly" one, and the defendants ties in the pfano of the fine ed from each other by seas and had told him that they went there graduations of tone oceans and whose most populated the accused called was not com- tion..
on that account, but the time that] showed us his technical perfec- parts are dependent for daily patible with that explanation. The on seaborne trade and arst accused had probably noticed would perish if we fail to protect that there were only two women In Of Stravinsky In his Etude, the them. At the same time without the house while he was working writer says of Moiseiwitsch that, he was marvellous in his delay we got to work to fix the there, and decided to try and ex
sequence of tone. tonnage of our requirements at [tort money by bullying them. the lowest possible figure..
At this stage Mr. G. R. Hayward waterfall Though we had 114 cruisers appeared in Court and said he had.
been instructed to defend all the play just before the war and many accused. more 10 years earlier, we are only asking for a maximum of 70 now. No one can say we have not gone far in reducing our re- of $500 each.
ed so in accepting President)
bread
quirements. It was pointed out at the last plenary session that the obstacle to a settlement was
Like A Waterfall.
he
.he
. like a rippling in the sunshine
a magnificent colourful
legato » con brio.
The Far East is The Magistrate then remanded not the only part of the world the accused until Wednesday after-where the response has been of noon next, allowing ball in the sum such a high order as witness what
the New York Evening--Sun, had! to, say.
In the two fami-:
TESTING TIME.
P
RANKS.
that we could not reconcile our . DIVISION IN THE COMMUNIST differences with Japan, that if some basis could be found which would be mutually acceptable to
Berlin, July 26.
44
liar ballades of Chopin, the F Major and the G Minor-one the very breath of Spring, of delicious dallying, of vagrant moods, of elfin fancies; the other, full of thunder and surge, a storm of emotions, with the spring of steel, the harsh message of a strong spirit. developed daringly in a manner disturbing in its implica-
British and Japanese delegations The Soviet Ambassador, Rakoski, it might be possible for the has arrived in Berlin on his way American delegation to make to Russia to participate in the Com agreement complete. We have ist Central Committee's momen- tions to every sensitive soulin consequently made a great effort which is tensely awaited through- witsch played with a superb blend tous plenary session on Saturday, these two ballades Mr. Molsci- to put our requirements into out Russia.
a form which would be acceptable It is expected that Trotzky and to the Japanese delegation. Zinovieff will be thrown out of the The proposals published a few Central Committee and overt war days ago embody the result of fare against the opposition will be those efforts. We understand begun. The latter are expected to these proposals in the main turn up in strength and are un would not meet with opposition likely to capitulate.
of delicacy and strength, with a Bweeping, sensuous romanticism allied with the temper and strength of steel. His left hand was used with ravishing effect."
Moscowsky. Scriabin, Valsa G flat Major, Nocturne F sharp Major, Ballade A flat Major
... Chopin. Tannhauser-Overture, Wagner-List.
His Programme. Mr. Moiseiwitach's programme from the Japanese delegation.in and Ovsejenku of Prague are Prelude in C Major
Ambassadors Krestinski of Ber-for to-morrow is as follows:- These with other proposals we also travelling to the session.
....... Bach, Sonata Appasionata.. Beethoven. made would bring about in the
According to Moscow reports, be- (Allegro Assal, Andante con. near future a very sensible limita- fore he left Paris M. Poincaré in-moto, Allegro ma non. troppo- ⚫tion, of naval armament. This formed Rakowsky that further con- Presto).
scheme, as carefully explained by cessions in the present Franco-La Cathedrale Engloutie, Debussy. Sir Austen Chamberlain in a Russian negotiations are imposel-Etude F sharp major ‚. Stravinsky. atatement in the House of Com-ble, and France will break off Refrain de Berceau Falgren. mone on July 27, is a temporary negotiations unless Russia alters La Jongleuse
Nocturne arrangement intended to last her attitude on the debt question. till 1936, the date of the expira- tion of the Washington Agree- COBRA IN MOTOR BUS ment. We have frankly stated] our needs and given our reason for holding them, and explained our conception of national security. "We have agreed. to try and fix total tonnages provided | A Mysore correspondent of "The there is a proper division of Pioneer" reports an attack on pas- classes and a maximum fixed for sengers in a motor bus by a cobra,
resulting in two fatalities. each type.
reptile apparently crawled into the These we understood to be bus at night, and lay hidden behind
COMMANDANT'S ORDERS. agreed by the American delega- the patrol tins under the rest. tion at the Preparatory Disarma When the bus was well on its jour The following orders have ment Conference and we had pre-ney the snake emerged from its issued by Lt. Col. L. G. Bird, sumed it would also be encounter hiding place and four passengers D.S.O.
were bitten in quick succesalon.
TWO PASSENGERS FATALLY BITTEN.
Madras, July 14,
The
THE VOLUNTEERS.
RESIGNATIONS, AND TRANSFERS.
A
M. I. Company,
been
ed here. We have made repeated The cobra was killed and the vic- efforts to put our total tonnage tims were taken to hospital. On Parade at stables at 5.30. p.m. on at the lowest figure compatible the way two of them died, but the Tuesday, August 9, "Dress: mufti. with security, and our final effort lives of the other two were saved.
is embodied in our latest pro-
posals, But we have had to
raise the maximum figures for
Arms.
Among the ten London artistes who comprise the new Our Cabaret company, which is giv. Ing'n series of revues in the Star Theatre, beglaning to-morrow night" with "Cocktalls” are Miss Rita Vivienne (above) and her sister. Miss Della Vivienne (lower), both · clever dancere, whee Charleston le one of the attractions of the show.
August 8--Concert by Leo Podolaky, famous pianist, and Vera Mirova, premiere danseuse, Queen's) Theatre, 9.30 p.m.
August 22 Social Service for Service men on the roof of St. Peter's Y.M. Club.
Lammert's Auction. September 16- Valuable pro- perties in the New Territories, at Messrs., Lammerts' Sales Room, 8, Buddell Street, 8 p.m.
Meetings.
Committee August 8 Sports meeting at Volunteer Headquar tera, 6 p.m.
August 11-Extraordinary gen- eral meeting of members of the | Kowloon Cricket Club, Club House,
5.30 p.m.
August 18-Meeting of Creditors of the Hong Kong and Kowloon Takicab Co., Ltd., Liquidators
· Office, 8, Queen's Road Central, H. K.. noon.
Miscellaneous.
August 5-Whist drive at St. John's Cathedral Hall, 8.30 p.m.
“August 6—Launch pienic for the Service men..
August 7Social gathering
In
St. John's Cathedral Hall, after! Evensong (6 p.m.).
August 7-Theosophical Society Launch Plenic, 3.45 p.m...
August B-Social for Service men at St. Peter's Y.M. Club House. August 18-Moonlight bathing plenle under the auspices of St. Peter's Y.M. Club.
August 21-Band of the 1st- Queen's' Royal Regt. will play at evening service at St. John's Cathedral.
August 26--Whist drive at St. John'a, Cathedral Hall.
· CINEMA · NOTES.
BUSTER KEATON AT THE QUEEN'S
Buster Keaton's latest comedy hit, "Battling Butler," continues to draw large audiences at the Queen's Theatre, where there is an added attraction in Miss Daphne Leigh, London and New York revue star, who sings several popular songs at each performance. The Colony's other cinemas also offer interesting programmes, the main film at the Humoresque was too hackneyed to World being a drama of the wild figure in such a programme, but the Carolina hills called "Sun-Up." and talented rendering of something Yukon days, "The Barrier." sudience evidently enjoyed at the Star Rex Beach's, novel of
each one knew well, for it was even more heartlly applauded than the preceding pieces,
We hope Mr. Borissoff will pay us another visit.
Beautiful Playing.
--- CRUELTY TO PIGS:
Тарыш
A fine of $15 was this morning Imposed by Major C. Willson on a Many members of the Corps are
Chinese who pleaded guilty" to a at present keeping their rides and
charge of cruelty to some pigs bayonets in their own possession. A "music lover", writes: which were being removed to mar limiting the size of destroyers and that without any agreement and gulations. Members are reminded Borissoff, the world famous. violin- said that the animals were cranimed This practice is contrary to Re
constable Those who falled to hear Josef ket. An Indian police submarines to meet the wish of without calling a conference that all rifles and bayonets when ist, last evening et the Theatre in baskets which were too small for other parties, thereby increasing America had the power and not in use must be kept at Corps Royal surely missed a great treat, them. The legs were sticking out the tonnage we should have liked means to build as many cruisers Headquarters.
The audience was very sparse and of the baskets and the pigs were In these cases to diminish. We within the limit of 10,000 tons
Those members of the Corps now one wonders if there are so few squealing on account of the pain have offered to America upon a and eight inch, guns as
she in possession of rifles and bayonets music lovera in the Colony or they suffered, maximum building programme pleased.
must return them immediately. whether pure jazz appeals to
Strength.
residents more over a period of years so that
than the ex A FAMILY NECESSITY. Lower Standard.
The following is taken on the position that each nation should have complete
was offered to "We hoped in an endeavour to strength on July 20, 1927, and post them yesterday. The audience, Every family should be provided knowledge of the position of bring aimost effective limitationed to the Mounted Infantry Com- however, was swept off its feet with with. Chamberlain's Pain Balm at all
:
join with us in setting a lower No. 1268 Pte. 1. H. C. Highet,
Reversion. N
as from August 1, 1927.
the beauty of the Masters playing much less time when promptly treat timex Sprains may be cured in Several encores were responded to.ed Lame back, lame shoulders, pains Great credit must be given to the in the side and chest and rheumatic
can be purchased everywhere.
LEO PODOLSKY
others. But that has not proved she would have been willing to pany." *acceptable.
After the war, like the United standard for future cruisers con- No. 750 Corp. C. R. F. Johnson, accompanist Mr. Willy Reimann, palas are some of the diseases for States we scrapped a very large struction which would have been No. 2 Platoon, is permitted to revert who entered fully into the spirit which it is especially valuable. It number of warships, amounting an example to all nations," added to the ranks at his own request, of Borissoff's Interpretations. to 1,797,000, tona in battleships, the First Lord. cruisers and destroyers in the in- In conclusion, Mr. Bridgeman A Transfers, terest of limitation. In the same said that even if there were at No. 68 Pte. N. V. A. Croucher la way now no impartial critic can present no apparent prospect of transferred from the Mounted In- say we have not made our full reaching a complete agreement fantry Company to the Reserve share of concessions as a con- about small cruisers it would be Company, as from August 1, 1927.
No. 857 Pte, J. L. Adama İş trans- tribution towards arriving at an most unfortunate if the confer-ferred from the Armoured Car Com agreement.
ence separated without arriving pany to the Reserve Company, as Referring to the American at some international arrange from August 1, 1927, 2 objection to limitation in second ment tending to economy, No. 760 Pte. C. R. F. Johnson is class cruisers to six inch guns A large measure of agree transferred from No. 2. Platoon to calibre and America's wish for ment had already been reached the Reserve Company, as from freedom to mount any gun up to regarding 10,000 ton cruisers, August 1, 1927
Resignations. eight Inches on these ships; Mr. fotilia leaders, destroyers and
No. 457 Corpi F. W. T. Ross Bridgeman believed this proposal submarines. Sooner than see the Engineer Company, is permitted to could have no other effect than conference wholly fail the British resign from the Corps, as from July that of a considerable increase in delegation was authorised to sign 27, 1927, having completed three the offensive strength of the fleets an agreement even if it embodied years and nine months' service in of the world. It was obvious only the points whereon, pro- the Corps, tugees.
Visional agreement, had already No. 1065 Piekfig!
been reached. But if it were no
Company,
Backett,
found impossible to agree
formula acceptable to
from 1927
POLAR LECAKE
that would not indicat
04antagonis
powers. He
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