TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1928.
COLONY'S HEALTH.
"HAIR APPARENT.”
· NOTIFIABLE DISEASE LAST WEEK.
SKITS AT BANVARD CO'S REVUE.
FOUR CASES OF TYFHOID.
SAD!
Last week's return of notifiable:
Diphtheria: 2 cases from the city district-one death during the woek.
HAPPY VALLEY ---
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LOCAL SHIPPING.:
TO-DAY'S ARRIVALS AND *DEPARTURES.
*CINEMA NOTES.
“FASCINATING YOUTH" AT.
WORLD.
--INTERESTING EXPERIMENT..
vide the new talent,'
These stu-
Shadows Before.
COMING EVENTS ANNOUNCED
IN THE “HAIL"
To-day-Banvard Musical Comedy Company presents the Famous "Black Bottom Revue," "Theatra Royal, City Hall, 9.15 pm
To-day-Queen's Theatre; “Two Arabien Kuights.”
| To-day--Star Theatre; "He Who Gets Slapped.
World Theatre;
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To-day- Fascinating Youth," tre; "The Magic Flame.".
· February, 15-18 Queen's Thea-
: February 16-18-Star Theatre;)
conte February 16-18 World Theatre; Yolanda."
February 25 Craigengower Cricket Club's annual Bachelors Dance.
THIS MORNING'S LIST.
The arrival of vessels recorded at "You ask me why I am sad?-
·Sixteen faces now to the scrven disease in the Colony, according to I've come from Happy Valley and the Harbour Office, today, are an are to be seen in "Fascinating
follows.
Youth," Paramount pléture which reports to the Medical, Officer of there isn't any 'hair appr rent" · on |
7 British vessels, 4 Japanese is being screened at the World said Mr. John now," my head Health, is as follows:-
Enteric faver (typhoid): 4 cases Hogan in one of his many skits on vessels, 2 Chinese vessels, 1 German, Theatre to-day and
to-morrow in all (2 from the city, 1 each topical items in the Black Bottom Norwegian, and French vessels. The Paramount Junior Stars pro- from Kowloon and Aberdeen); of Revus presented by the Banvard Total 16.
The cargo imported by the above dents of the Paramount Picture these patients, two wero Chinese, London Musical Comedy Co. at the
vessels although not high is a dis-School were selected from 40,000 one British and one Indian.. There Theatre Royal last night.
The Company claims that it is a inet Improvement to yesterday's applicants before being allowed to was no death during the week.
show packed full of novelty and the total, the amount Imported to-day take an eight months course of revuo presented in the Hong Kong totals 11,685 tons, of study. "Fascinating Youth” serves first real
great which 3,840 tons were shipped by as their screen debut. In support East. There were not The only case of notifiable dis- number present last night; but the British vessola. The through Hong ing roles-guaranteeing an all- ease reported to the Medical Officer show will be repeated to-night and Kong tonnage amounts to 25,074 star cast are Ralph Burke and of Health yesterday was that of a our advice is "Go." It is well tone. Most of the said cargo le other well known actors and ac Chinese, with enteric fever (ty worth seeing, brimful of fun and general merchandise, both through tresses. Part of the story is laid Inside a big motion picture iįstudio phold), from the city registration with an abundance of variety.
from Those costumes
Of the above figures, the highest and one sees just how movies are district.
Bergeres and Moulin Rouge, Paris, imported to Hong Kong is per se made. Other scenes take place in : February 17 Golf Match: at COASTAL CHANGES. were the prottiest seen on a local "Salsaas" from San Pedro, Yoko-Greenwich Village, the Bohemian
Fanling, stage; but some of the settings hama.A.P.C-4,100 tons oil fuel. centre of New York City, and at
The highest through cargo is 7,408 a winter resort where ice-boating, preeting. Happy Valley.
February 25-First Extra Race were almost as good.
tons general by "Asaka Maru" akting, tobogganing and other March 8 "American" lawn ten- Pretty and Vivacious. from Antwerp, Singapore.-O.S.K. aporta are in full swing. An icenis tourney (mixed doubles) for Wednesday's farewell perform-
The passenger list for to-day is boat race serves as the picture's members of the Ladies' Recreation Mr. J. W. Jenkins, from Homeco la "Whirled Into Happiness as follows. Asiatic deck phason-climax and provides some thrills.Club, 2.80 p.m.
from the Lyric. Then this talented gera, 161; Anlatic cabin passengers
March 3-Fauling Hunt steeple- gone chief officer.
company groes to the "Star"
254; European cabin passengera 81.
chases (Spring meeting). Theatre, Kowloon, the programme Tatal 466. Mr. T. P. Beatty, chief officer, being "Katja, the Dancer," "Kiangsu," has gone chief officer,ercenary Mary," "Queen High,"
Departures. “Xingyuan."
For Tourane: Chồng Kong. and "Review of Revues." There will Mr. B. C. Finch, chief officer, be a late tram to the Peak each
For K. C. Wan:-Ching Hing. "Kingyuan," has gone chief officer,
Booking is night.
at Messrs. For Haiphong---Tonkin:
For Manlia-Changte, Belgen- "Chengtu."
Moutrie's and at the Theatre.
Last night's programme Was
MOVEMENTS IN SHIPS' PERSONNEL.
leave, has "Kiangou."
Mr. O. Fox,
chief
officer,
"Chengtu," has gone chief officer, "Taming."
Mr. J. A. McKinley, chlof officer, "Taming," has resigned.
Mr. J. W. Bennett, from Home Leave, has gone second
"Kanchow."
officer
Mr. R. Allinson, chief "Kueichow," has gone chief officer, "Chinklang,"
Folies
and For Hong Kong.
land.
For Cantox-Paling Muru, Eng
rigidly adhered to and no encore was given, no matter how pressing Lee. the request. The result was that the show gave one the feeling of satisfaction and it, ended reason- ably early.
Miss Winifred Dalle was pretty officer, and vivacious in "Blue Skies," the stage setting for which was very appropriate-prettier, in fact, than the most charming hula-hula girl we have ever seen and, beast of all, she did not give a hula-hula dance.
officer,
Mr. W. Jones, chief "Chinklang," has gone chief officer,
"Shansi.",
Captain C. S. Isbister, of the "Klangsu," has gone master, "King- yuan."
Captain R. T. Stephens, of the "Kingyuan," has gone "Kiangsu."
"'Yunnan," is on reserve.
The
Fun and Entertainment.
-
"TWO ARABIAN KNIGHTS.”
Sports. To-day-Hong, Kong Jockey Club Race Meeting, Happy Valley. Ladies Bogey Competition
March 4-Sixth extra race meet- ing of Macao Race Club.
March 14-Ninth bi-annual race for ship's life boats ("Trevessa". Trophy) starting at 4 p.m.
"Two Arabian Knights" is being screened at the Queen's Theatre The story deals with the escapades for the last time this evening.
Lammert's Auction. February 16-At : Sales · 'Room, prison camp, and after many ad- of two soldiers who escape from Miscellaneous goods, 11 a.m.
Hughes & Hough's Auction. vontures, ultimately arrivò in March 1-At Auction Room, Ice For Whampoa:-Hung On.. Arabia. The leading players are House Street, valuable leasehold For Shanghai Pres. Pierce, William Boyd, popular screen star, property situate, in Peak District, Empress of Australia, Karmala.
Louis Wolheim, the original "Cap-8 p.m. For Swatow:- Hydrangea, tain Flagg" of the stage play,
Meetings. Liangchow.
"What Price Glory" and Mary meeting of the "Star" Ferry Co., February 16-Thirtieth annual Astor, leading lady for Douglas Ltd., at the offices of Messrs. Jar- Fairbanks in "Don Q", and for dine, Matheson, & Co., Ltd., 12.80 John Barrymore in "Beau Brum- p.m. mel."
Amoy: Toming. Macao: Tak Hing.
Clearance.
For Hoihow: Havdrot.
Shipping Abstract.
In
Arrivals Departures Port.
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20
4
1
9
1
0
10
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17
1
1
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0
0
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Mr. Lew Marks was only on the British stage twice but he carried every-Japanese master, thing before him as the re- Norwegian
miniscent "gay, old boy" of 85 who Chinese Captain J. W. Lamont, of the saw all his lady friends in a vision. Franch Miesca Edna Ray and German Captain G. A. Evans, from ra. Vivienne Towerzey each gave a American serve, has gone masler, "Yunnan." dance that some will describe as Dutch
Mr. J. Baxter, from reserve, has stunner" but over which few will Panama gone sup'y chief engineer, "Hsin argue as to its merits. Mr. Frank Fortuguese Peking."
Atkinson kept on good terms with the house and, last but not least,
Mr. F. J. C. Wson, third en- gineer, "Tatung," has resigned. the item from which to-night's Mr. F. Appleton, 'from reserve, Revue derives its name is smartly has gone third engineer, "Tatung." presented. However, there is much Mr. J. H. Cameron, from reserve, more, both in entertainment, and has gone chief engineer, "Hupeh." in fun.
Mr. R. K. Burns, chief engineer, "Hupeh," has gone aup'y chief en gineer, "Hsin Peking."
Mr. R. B. Peck, acting chief en- gineer, "Nanchang," is on reserve,
Mr. 1. Callender, from reserve, | has gone chief engineer, "Nan- chang."
GENERAL APPEAL,
the
BENEVOLENT SOCIETY SEEKS FUNDS.
"HE WHO GETS SLAPPED."
A
Lon Chaney's remarkable film, "He Who Gets Slapped," will be the movie attraction at the Star Theatre to-day and to-morrow.
2 Besides presenting Lon Chaney In 0 one of his greatest roles as the 6 tragic clown, this picture is not 1 able for the fine acting of John Gilbert and Norma Shearer at the head of a brilliant supporting cast.
2
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PASSENGER LIST.
DEPARTURES.
Passengers sailed from Hong
HOLIDAY CRICKET,
MATCHES PLAYED BY NON- RACE-GOERS.
Several matches have been play- Kong by the 8.8. "Changte" on Feb. ed by cricketers who availed them- 14 for Australian ports via Manila selves of the race helldays. Sum were: Mr. L. M. Whyte, Mr. R. J. maries follow:- As was emphasised at the recent Blrbeck, Mr. W. G. B. Hall, Mr. Kowloon C.C. (home) defeated Mr. H. Jackson, second engineer, annual meeting of the Hong Kong N, C. Berry, Mrs. Paterson, Miss Hong Kong C.C. by 38 runs. "Fengtlen," has gone second en- Benevolent Society the calls upon Paterson, Mr. C. F. Bird, Mr. J. Scores:- gincer, "Shengking."
of that body are Paterson, Mr. J. P. Doake, Dr. and resources
K.C.C. 164 runs (E. F. Fincher Mr. W. Ruxton, second engineer, numerous and pressing, With a Mra. C. W. Chockson Miss Taylor, 77 not out). "Shengking," has gone second en view, therefore, to adding to its Mrs. A. Ruiz, Mr. and Mrs. G. A. H.K.C.C. 126 runs (Lt.-Com, A..). gineer, "Fengtien."
usefulness, the Society is making a Jamieson, Miss H. Jamieson, Mr. P. Shaw, R.N.; 82; F. Goodwin 8 Mr. W. R. Woodman, acting third personal appeal to residents in the C. A. Bailey, Mr. L. Nevias, Mr. wickets for 16 runs), engineer, "Hain Peking," has gone Colony through the post. Together T. G. Blakey, Mr. H. See Poy, Mr. second engineer, "Nanchang."
with copies of the annual report J, Goon Bow, Mr. J. Chung, Mrs. Mr. E. D. Steen, from Home (which sets forth concrete examples Tam Yeung She, Mrs. M. H. Goon with the Freebooters in a 12-a-side Club de Recreio (home) drew leave, has gone sup'y second en-of how the Society has assisted Bow, Master Dark Hing, Mr. Louey match. Scores gineer, "Kuelchow."
in unfortunate circum-Way-sun, Mr. Kim Jack, Mr. G. Low Mr. G. R. Stabcliffe, second off. people
officer, "Hangsang."
*
*
Freefooters 141 runs for 9 wkts.,
cer, "Yusang," has gone second Stances), ‚subscription forms and Mook, Mrs. Low Mook, Miss, P.dec. (N. Mackay 41 not out, C. T.
Mr. E. G. Woodford, second off cer, "Hanggang," has gone, second officer, "Yusang."
Mr. E. A. C. Chambers has been appointed sup'y second officer, "Slangwo."
Mr. S. E. McKinley, from re-; serve, has "Fooshing."
"Fooshing." is on reserve.
Mr.
lists are being distributed, as well Joyce, Master Aubrey, Mr. Young as copies of a leading article on the Yet-poy, Mrs. Sue So-ying, Society's activities which recently Chung Can, Mr. Mong Toy. appeared in the “Hong Kong Sunday Herald,"
"SALVAGED" COAL.
FELL DOWN STAIRS.
February 18-Ninth Ordinary Meeting of shareholders of the Bank of East Asia, Ltd., 10, Des Voeux Road Central, 8.30 p.m.
February 21-General Heating of the Royal Artillery Association, R.E. Theatre, Wellington Barracks, February 22-Meeting of Hong Knog Automobile Assen. at Messrs. Jardine's,' 5.30 p.m.
February 25-Ordinary yearly meeting of shareholders in the Hong Kong & Shanghai Corpora- tion, at City Hall, noon.
February 27-The Hong Kong Tramways Limited, bold yearly
meeting at Messrs. Jardine's offices at noon.
February 29-Forty-first annual meeting of the H.K. & K. Whf. & Godown Co., Ltd., Messrs. Jardine's, noon.net
Don Miscellaneous.
February 17-Annual dinner of St. Peter's Young Men's Club at Lane. Crawford's Restaurant.
February 28—Annual. Show of flowers and vegetables at Volunteer Headquarters.
February 28-Sir Shou-son Chow and Hon. Dr. R. H. Kotewall enter- tain Sir Miles Lampson, K.C.M.G., in Chinese Merchants Club.
March 1-Annual dinner of mem- bers of St. David's Society, Lane, Crawford's Restaurant, 8 pra.
A river inspector's launch was on the Yangtze, the launch being attacked by pirates above Chenglin,
looted and the laodah, killed.
"
Evans 28).
Prof. A. Bary, who was called to Chinklang for a consultation, has Recreio 110 runs for 9 wkts: (D. raturned to Shanghal. Xavier 32, M. Pinna 86)
On Sunday, at King's Park, Hong Kong Electric R.C. drew with Mr. L. C. Bellamy's XL
Among the junior deck officers of the "Empress of Australia,” which Passed through on her round-the- world tour, is Mr. Eric Coleman, the younger son of the late Com gone chief engineer, When two Chinese fishermen A Chinese woman, 40 years.of Scores:
were charged before Mr. W. age, was yesterday removed to
Mr. Bellamy's XI. 107 runs for mander Coleman and Mrs. Coleman, Mr. J. Rennte, chief engineer. Schofield at the Kowloon Magia the Government Civil Hospital wkte, dec. (T. H. King 11, R. M. who lived for a number of years in tracy yesterday with the unlaw-from No. 18, Man Hing Lane Henderson 26 retired, D, Frits 68 Singapore, where Commander Cole- Captain J. G. Hannigan, from ful possession of 6,219 pounds of suffering from a sprained ankle retired: W. B. Muskett 3 wkts, for man was in the Harbour Master's Home leave, has gone maater, coal, they said that they had and a wound on the scalp, receiv- 48 runs, W. Murdoch 1 for 86, J. Department. "Shukwang."
salvaged the coal from the ed through a fall down the stairs R. Way 1 for 21).
M. VER. Captain A. V. Harcourt, of the bottom of the
Electric RC 91 runs för 8 wke harbour, from the second floor of the "Shukwang," has gone master, The master of the boat was fined house.
(GMurray 15, W. Murdoch 19, 9. "Wokwang."
1875, whilst the other man who
J. Stanesby 19, T. Foster 18 not Mr. G. Wilson, from reserve, has was his foki was mulcted in the
out; T. H. King 4 fór 37, D. Frité gone chief officer, "Shukwang." Bum of $25.0
2: for 29), Captain W. Sudbury, from
.
reserve, has gone master,
"Chinkwing."
Captain O. C. Blown, of the “Hsin Tseangtah," is on reserve.
PASSING/THROUGH.
London, Feb. 14-Mrs. Churchill, the wife of the Chancellor of the
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LAST TWO NIGHTS LAST TWO NIGHTS WIN HONG KONG A
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„FIRE AT CHEUNG CHAU,” Exchequer, has undergone an
operation for acute mastoidities. TREVESSA TROPHY. The Water: Police have received She is making satisfactory pro- Captain A. R. Smith, of the a wireless message from Cheung-gress.
NEXT RACE FOR SHIPS' "Teeangtah," has gone master, chau, that a fire broke out at mid-
LIFEBOATS "Hain Taeangtah."
night last night in a smail matshed Mr. O. Steen, general manager in Captain W. D. Rogers has been on the island. Details of the out the Orient for the Dollar Steam- appointed master, "Tseangtah."
break fe not yet avallable, but the ship Line and American Mall Line, The ninth bi-annual race for the message states that two boys were with Mr. W. F. Arndt, the agent at "Trevassa" Trophy for ships, life burned to death before the police canton, were among the passen- toats is to be held on Wednesday,BLACK assisted by the villagers. succeeded rers who left yesterday for the March 14, at 4 p.m., under the dich including code per Jamen Van Shyke, 22-year-old in extinguishing the flames, which North and American ports by ss, suspices of the Royal Kong Kuug THE TOTEM POLE DANCE! American newspaper reporter, ar at one time threatened other struc-President Flerce." Mr Steen reacht Club.
FROM "ROSE MARIE", A rived in Hong Kong to-day aboard tures in the village.
turns to Shanghai, while Mr. Ships may enter a many beateIF YOU LIKE A CRISPA Arndt accompanied by his wife, in the race as they wish,RE
SNAPPY SHOW, BOOK FOR IT | proceeds on Jeavė..
Wednesday, February 15th FAREWELL PERFORMANCE" In Hong KonEKLAMAY The Brilliant Musical, Comedy, #HIBLEBINTSHAPPINESS. WHIRLED INTO HAPPINESS From the Lyric Theatre L'don,
the
"President Jackson," Dol-
lar liner on route to Manilla from
The course will be: start from Channel Rocks, thence to Kowloon Rock (p), mark off Yacht
San Francisco.. Mr. Van Shyke is At the Cheer 'O, Y.M.C.A. an accredited N.EA. Service cor- (Queen's Building) Hong Kong, the respondent and is making his firet following events will take place: Mr. | Culver · B. Chamberlain, Club (starboard), Cust Rock gan visit for the Orient as a cadet This evening a special sing song Vice-Consul has arrived In Shang- buoy (p), and Gnish at the Yacht aboard the "Jackson." He reselves at 7.30 p.ma, on Wednesday, Feb. 16, hat and assured his duties in the Club, crossing the line from west but twenty-five cents per month. a whist drive at 7.30 p.m. on American": Consulate-General. Hr to enstimmu His purpose is to get experience. Thursday, Feb. 16, an impromptu Chamberlain has had considerable Competing boats must be at
dance at 7.30p.m. on Friday, Feb. experience in China, having been starting line by 8.30 p.m.)
The official price of standard 17, a concert and dance at 7.80 p.m. appointed a student interpreter in Bhipst proposing to enter grade four in the Home Counties and of,- Friday, 24/3 = "Cheer (0|the American Legation in Peking, are requested to notify the hon. has been reduced by 6d. and is now dance" at the City Hall at 8.80 p.m. In 1920, and having served in secretary of the Royal Hong Kong 42. 6d. per sack of 280lb., but the All service men are beartily Peking Canton Tientsin and Yact Club Tater than no price of bread will not be affected. vited.
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