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MEMORIAL MEETING.
A Memorial Meeting of the late Mr. O Yausheung will be held on Sunday, September 18, 1927, at 3 p.m. sharp in the Kang University Union. Hong Relatives and Friends are kindly requested to attend.
Flower-wreaths and Memorial scrolls should be sent to the Clark, Hong Kong University. Union, NOT later than three hours before the Commence- ment of the Meeting.
WONG KWOK-FONG,
(Hon. Sec.).. Government Vernacular School.
DEATH
FRANCO-Marie. Jose ("Lily")}
at her residence, St. Joseph's Building, Robinson Road, at 1 Aged o'clock this morning.
61. Deeply mourned. Funeral passes the Monument at 5 to-day. (Shanghai, Tientsin, Singapore and Manila papers please copy.).
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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER
"strikers" in their dangerous A BARRIE FANTASY. talk with the object of justifying
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the imposition of the new sur- PRETTY PHOTOPLAY SHOWN PRAPS PRAPSNOT!
taxes which should have been levied as from September 1 but
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AT THE QUEEN'S.
Unofficial members of the Legislative Council should be speechless for a year!
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which were abandoned when the "A KISS FOR CINDERELLA," Nanking Government dropped its
Hong Kong Amusements, Ltd., own new duties. It was intend-
materially added to their very ed that the funds for the Canton many local successes in their pre-
Smith had just been married, "strikers" should be met out of sentation at the Queen's Theatre these new taxes, and the authori- last night of "A Kiss For Cinder and that morning he asked his ties may take the stand that it is ella." A fanciful piece fancifully employer for a rise of wages.
produced, this screen triumph | "I am very sorry, Smith," said a impossible to meet these de- held capacity audiences at all per- his employer, "but you know our mands unless the proposed leviesformances by its sheer loveliness. rule is that we cannot be res- Barrie's version of the age-old onsible for any accidents which are put into force. Such an fairy tale differs somewhat from happen to our workmen outside attitude, however, would reveal the original, and here it is that the factory.". lamentable weakness on the part we have the touch of the great
of the military commander of artist, one himself a master teller A teacher was addressing the
of stories.
class on the meaning of the word Kwangtung and would put the As Cinderella we have Betty "anonymous.” An anonymous so-called "strikers" in a position Bronson, with Tom Moore as the person is one who does not wish of greater power and danger to policeman who turns into a to be known," he said. "Now,
Prince and then, when the little then, who's that laughing?" their nationals than ever. This waif's dream is over, back to a "Ananonymous person?" of course is not the attitude that policeman. Around the two does came the such a would ade t
CORRESPONDENCE.
LIFE SAVING,
The
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answer from some-
"Darling," he said, "I have sten the doctor. He tells me I must give up smoking at once. It's imperative, he says. One lung is gode already."
revolve, where in the class. leader as Li Chai-sum the beautiful story
though in all its stages we have in front of us the four babies whom Cinderella looks after..
"Cinder's" Ball
story. opens with Cinderella, nicknamed "Cinders," shown as a little slavey in a
She flinched, and a look of studio who spends her time day agony came over her young face. dreaming about a wonderful Ball "Oh, dearest," she said, "can't (To the Editor of the "China" Mall") || she will attend and the equally you hold out a little longer until Sir, The suggestion put forth wonderful Prince she will capture we have enough coupons for a
A in your paper the other day that because of her beautiful feet.
new rug?" our Hong Kong swimmers should policeman, his suspicions aroused her. actions and con- take advantage of the presence by
in the
Pa (looking at son's school studio, here of a qualified instructor and versation
home and dis- report): "Look here, son, I am examiner of the Royal Life follows her Saying Society and train for that covers that she keeps a strange very surprised at you." body's certificates and medallions "Penny Friend Shop" in which Son:
"What? I have been
Pa: "Do you know George Washington was the head of his class when he was your age?"
Son: Well, yes. Do you know he was the President of the U.S. when he was your age, pa?",
Pa (a bit disappointed): "No back answers.”
is a splendid one. In very few she makes clothes, supplies medi- good at school." places in the world, I would cines, soothes the distressed and of Economic Flations with Bri-imagine, is the ability to deal cares for the four war babies
quickly
and adequately with the action is laid in London in early 1918 already mentioned. tain" looked frward to a life of drowning persons likely to be of Cinderella is doing her bit. iddle ease, withhe Government in more advantage than here, sur
'She tells the policeman about the role of thr mother, father rounded as we are by water; also this wonderful Ball she is going in view of the popularity of sea to attend, and lol-by the medium and big uncle And so has the bathing. Swimmers, I know, are of some technically perfect photo- course of affes run-until re always looking for some new graphy resulting in marvellously The English girl was saying cently, when he "strikers" dis- form of aquatics and find some pretty scenes we see "Cinders good-bye to the young: American difficult to discover. Here, it and her babies transplanted to the with whom she had made, ac- covered that tey were still to be seems, in this life saving course, Ball, a function which is given a quaintance during a stay in housed in the plendid new bar- they would have opportunities fanciful twist such as only Barrie Biarritz. As you and your racks at Whapoa but that no for practice in the water of, to could devise.
father are going to be in Eng- them, a novel kind, which would
Her Heart's Desire. land during the. ́autumn,' she more money coming to them make them all more useful mern-
Here, of course, she meets her said, 'you'll have to come and from Govermental coffers bers of the community. I en Prince, who is, as we all know, visit our shooting. My father Reading betw the lines of the dorse, Sir, what you say about an really the policeman. After the preserves pheasants, you know.”
indifferent swimmer with a
said Young rejection of the Two Ugly Sisters "Gee, does the?' report, it seem that the would-knowledge of life saving being. Barrie follows the fairy tale at America. Why, that'll simply be fosterers ganti-British feel-in an emergency, of more use ing may not fen have their than a strong swimmer without delightfully unexpected moments tickle my dad to death. He's in
Cinderella, now a Princess and the canning line, too." barracks, as incial atringency that knowledge.
quitably arrayed, obtains her Trusting that this movement
heart's desire by reason of her is more than/hted at.
will have all the support it
They were having a rubber of pretty and petite tootsies. Alas, domestic Bridge after dinner. deserves,
carried away by her supreme hap- Among the players were the I am, etc.,
piness, she neglects her Fairy host's
grandmother and “NAUTICUS.” Godmother's warning to leave the French gentleman. After a few
ball before midnight. Her
Hong Kong, Sept. 15..
THE AGRICULTURAL SHOW.
On the top this we have the matter of promised "de mobilisationgratuity" of $100 which waspparently promised
Prince and her fine raiment moments it became clear that the to every "sker" when the strike
vanish, and she is back again on old lady had revoked, but, in her doorstep, with her pumpkin order to avoid a scene, her was, official terminated. Some;
and cage of white mice at her grandson assumed the blame and it is undgood, received a first To the Editor of ike "Chios MaLL" feet, half covered with snow and apologised profusely. A short instalment of $10 each, but a Sir. May I express through your hair dead with exposure. Then time later the aged player again columns the Committee's pleasure comes the happy ending and offended, whereupon the foreign substanti proportion of the at, and thanks for Sir Shou-son union with the Policeman who guest bowed gallantly and said, Madam, will you have zis one gratuity outstanding.
This Chow's reference at yesterday's was really her Prince. fact had to a general demand meeting of the Legislative Council,
Supporting roles were capably wiz me?? to the Committee's efforts in or from tstrikers" for the pay-ganising an agricultural show for filled by Esther Ralston as the Fairy Godmother, Honry Vibart
A certain literary celebrity ment qe dole, but no news of the New Territories.
As the public is aware, the Chi- as Richard Brodie (the artist) went across to the States on a the Genment having opened nese district representatives on the and Dorothy Cumming as the lecturing tour. The writing gen- its trary chests for this pur- Agricultural Show Committee ex-Queen...
tleman was no sailor, and he ceed in number the non-Chinese The music for the play was suffered acutely from mal-de- pose to hand. These two in-section, and it must be peculiarly specially arranged by the Dire mer. On his arrival at New cider the withholding of gratifying to the former that their tor of the Queen's Orchestra, Mr. York he was met by a member
endeavours, in- modest way, to mainance allowances and the render the Colony less dependent Grovini, who was happy in his of the staff of the "Atlantic omn to keep up the instal-on outside supplies for essential selection of four of the dear old Montlily," who asked him to com commodities has merited the public songs and some of the war-time tribute to that distinguished of the "demobilisation commendation of the Unofficial favourites. The old-'uns, which journal during his stay in graties" have, of course, Members of the Legislative Council were recalled with pleasure by America. No, thank you, re- through their spokesman the senior those of us who have left the plled the author, gravely, I have aged the officials of the asso-Chinese representative.
first flush of youth behind, already contributed to the At The Colonial Secretary's promise, were "If you want to know the lantic daily? on with the long and high
id reply, that "the Government will ding name, as well as the and file of the "strikers," something may be expected Kiappen.
mej
Hong Kong, Friday, Sept. 18, 1927. The most likely thing
uld happen would be for
that
the
not overlook the views of Honour time, ask a policeman," "Knock- able Members on the necessity for ed 'em in the Old Kent Road," tables and similar commodities, is Awkins." Two, of course, were home along a lovely lane. They Tom and Lizzle were walking Improving the local supply, of vege- "Get yer air cut," and "Mrs. distinctly encouraging and an eorn- successes of the late beloved had been to market, and the est of the Government's solicitude Albert Chevalier,
youth carried a young pig under
for the well-being of the inhabit Kiss For Cinderella," sure one arm and a tub under the ants of the Colony that of auccess because of its author other Suddenly Lizzie began to THE CANTON "STRIKERS strikers" to attempt to create The Committee find that their ship, has been turned into a well quicken her pace. "Hey, whoi ́
at least one..
from that m
work could be very usefully and
of Press in Hong Kong own, but one which will not fail "I was afraid you might
rouble by threatening to re valuably supplemented by a little balanced and artistic photoplay are yer runnin' away loike that The news published to-day pose the boycott as, indeed, it of the Chinese Breath the medium has a distinct appeal of Its called out Tomat the effect that the Canton Gls hinted they have done. This And if Sir Shou-son Chow could to captivate the most blasé of might try to kiss, me or some ernment has decided to withd would be a very grave step for sure he will the good wire fee cinema-goers. Others will fall thing, Tom, giggled the girl
sure he the will and ready victims to its charms, over her shoulder. them to take and is one which support of the vernacular Press to sup of men who General L Chai-sum and the the extent of giving wide publicity to a verbatim translation of his other Canton officials could not sympathetic and encouraging re- themselves "strikers" is in
possibly tolerate, seeing that it ference (endorsed by Mr. Southern) to the forthcoming Agricultural welcome, and it is to be that should any demonst must be plain to the Kwang Show, he would be placing the Com tung leaders that Britain would mittee under, further obligation to
him. on the part of this work
Youra, etc., raft follow, the Kwangtu not submit to a recurrence or
JP. BRAGA, thorities will seize the on the troubles of 1925 and last year. The rumour that boycott
Hon. English Secretary, ty of renouncing- "strikers" pave the
terna
of Ch
thus measures were about to be re- Hong Kong, Sept. 16.
-in Canton
Was no out of the bad feel: 30
FLYING EASTWARD.
AMERICAN MILLIONAIRE'S
STROLLING PLAYERS,
Both the Oriental Strolling Play fers and the Band of the Northam
tonshire Regiment under Mr.W. Cresswell, LR.A.M. (bandmaster) were well received last night at the Lee Theatre, East Point.
Some of the dances were good, particularly a waltz by To Schneider,
The programme
given
band was well chosen and appreciated.
The part
to-night and
lowed by a complate
Bunday
Whol, ow can I, wit this ere pig and this ere tub under me arms? A
Well," faltered the girl, “I was afraid you might think o puttin' the pig down and putting the tub over it.
Juring the shooting season
'a' small church in ân,
ire village which is ended on Sundays