THURSDAY, MARCH 15, 1928
LOCAL WEDDING,
TOY VENDORS.
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-MR. A. É, KEW AND MISS N. J. HỘ.
THOSE IN TRAFALGAR SQUARE.
YESTERDAY'S CEREMONY.
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VIVID HUES.
CINEMA; NOTES:
"7TH HEAVEN" COMING ON. SUNDAY.
MANY PICKFORD TO-DAY.
THE CHINA MAIL,
“THEVESSA” TROPHY. Shadows Before.
YESTERDAY'S HARBOUR
RACE
DOUGLAS LINE VICTORY,
COMING EVENTS, ANNOUN
IN THE "MAIL"
ANNOUNCED
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The wedding took place at Union The misty splendours of sunset Acclaimed by the nowspapers of There were not so many entries Church, Kennedy-road, yesterday of aro gathering in Trafalgar-square, London, Paris and New York as
ав usual yesterday Mr. Albert Edward Kew, son of Mr. Crowds of the homeward bound, one of the most remarkable pic-Trevessa Trophy
for the C. W. Kew and the late Mrs. Kew, ever going but never gone, weave tures ever screened, "7th Heaven" the winning lifeboat from ships in (awarded to and Miss Nancy Joyce Ho, daughter in and out like wreaths of smoke is coming to the Queen's Theatre harbour over a course from Chan-
Theatre; "The at the base of the Nelson Column, on Sunday for a run, of seven days, nel Rocks, the Yacht Club, Cust ship's company, II.M.S. "Ambrose," of Mrs, and the late Mr. Ho Fook.
To-day-Farewell' dinner The Rev. J. Kirk Maconachie beside the equestrian statue of according to
special advertise-Kock Buoy and finish at the Yacht In Lane Crawford's Restaurant, offlelated.
Charles Second, and where the ment, in this issue: The bride, who was charmingly lions of Landseer look majestically figures in the story ore a worker marked the progress of the race
The central Club), but the usual keenness 8.30 p.m. altired in a gown of white satin down. Under the quiet hues of in the acrers of, Paris and, a waif which was won by the 8.8. "Hai- | May Institute, 5.80 pim..
March 22-Musicale with sliver Ince and carried a bou-sunset and the first few stars there of the sti.ets.
These roles are yang" (Douglas Line). This is the quet of Easter lilies, was
given rises a dull uproar from the thun-filled by Janet Gaynor and Charles derous heart of the city-a sound Farrell who are said to have given away by Mr. Ho lu.
that speaks of power and wide the nest screen portrayal of the dominion. In every stone of the year. All of the foggy romantic solid buildings that hem the atmosphere of the Paris Montmar- Square, in the great dimly lighted tre where the story, is laid has space, and most of all the un-been retained through expert hurrying determination of the lighting and photography in the multitude itself, the strength and picture--and all of the intimate persistence of an indomitable race and beautiful thoughts which made is revealed. But one looks in vain the stage play so great have been for any tough of gayety. All colours kept through direction and acting.
Miss Lily Cheung was the maid of honour, Master Algy Ho, son of Mr. Ho Ki, was page and the flower girls were Pamela and Cecilia Ho.
The best man was Mr. Ernest Manning.
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Following a reception at 18a Macdonnell-road, Me, and Mrs. Kew left for their honeymoon which is to be spent at Repulse Bay and
Jater at Shanghai.
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jare subdued, all forms are massive, Frank Borzage, who directed the grace seems to be sacrificed every-production, has achieved a master-
where to endurance,..
third time the trophy has been won by the Dougins Line while the Java China-Japan Lijn have won it six times.
March 17-Extra race meeting
Aporta. of the Hong Kong Jockey Club, Race Courbe, Happy Valley.
March 20 R. K. Golf Club (Ladies' Section) bogey compati
March
tien. New Course, Fanling.
24 Annual University Athletic sports, '4' pa chase (Easter Meeting).
March 31-Fanling Hunt Steeple
Lammerta Auctions: March 16-At Kowloon Wharf goods, etc., etc., at Godown No. Godown No. 51 Lower, miscellane 17, 135 kegs wing nails, and at Go- down No. 6. one bale paper, li a.m. dell-st., one Studebaker Motor ear March 17-At Sales Room, Dud-
car (7-seater), noon. (5-seater) and one Cadillac Motor
the judge's boat were Mr. A. L. Among the officials present in
Shields (Commodore of the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club), Mr. R. J. Vernall, Hon. Secretary. Mr. E. W. Carpenter Mr. H. Dreyer, Mr. Tracey, and Commander J. B. Newill, R.NUFAI into the lead from the start while of The two Douglas boats sprang niece. 7th Heaven" is a picture the other three boats, competing, And yet there is one Spot of that cannot be too highly praised, the "Chipsing" was third and the BEER IN BABYLON. vivid hues yonder beside the lions jaccording to the opinion of Lon-"Cheongshing" a close fourth. The that guard the Nelson monument, don, Paris and New York critles. "Haiyang" boat went close inshore What are those splashes of guld Altogether "7th Heaven" marks a and scarlet, so brilliant. even in new achievement în cinema pro- the mark and was thus able to gain to Kowloon Dock after rounding this failing light? Threading aduction, and as such, is one of way through the traffic, we are soon those pictures, like "Ben-Hur," Buoy, the "Haiyang" had a
on the "Haihong." At Cust Rock standing beside them and see that which everybody must see. Owing manding lead and maintained
com- they are children's toys exposed for to its exceptional length only three during the hard pull to the Yacht Here is a tale that will make sale. A strange contrast, certain-perförmances can be given daily, Club. The "Chipshing" bont was Godown, Praya, Kennedy Town,: glad the heart of every true Eng- Py, this huddle of gaudy trinkets and theme stort promptly at 2.30, the third to turn at Cust Rock/miscellaneous goods, 11 am.
WAS BREWED BY THE
BAKERS.
USE IN ANCIENT BRITAIN.
and baubles, gathered here between 6.00 and 9.15 p.m. the great warrior and the king!
"MY BEST GIRL”
Buoy but beat the "Haihong" on the last lap.
March 17-At Sales Room, Dud- dell-st., miscellaneous goods and it aundries, 11 a.ro,
The Result The result was as follows:- "Hafyang" (Douglas) Mr. Twi- bill, 63 mins, 45 secs,
"Chipshing" (Indo-China) Mr Burleigh, 55 mins, 1 sec,
"Halhong" (Douglas) Captain E. Walker, 50 mins. 26 seck.
"Cheongshing" (Indo-China) Mr. D. Paimer, 69 mins, 42 secs, "Chinhua" (China Navigation) Mr. A. Nasmith 61 mins. 45 secs. At the Yacht Club, after the race,
March 19--At Yuen Mow Hong"
Meetings.
March 16 Thirty-ninth general meeting, of the H.K. Electric & Co., Ltd., Company's offices, P. & 0. Bldg., noon.
March 20-Yearly, meeting of the Hong Kong & Whampea Dock Co.. Ltd., 2, Queen's Bldgs, noon. members of the Victoria Recreation March 20 Annual meeting\01 Club at V.R.C., 6 p.m.
March 21-Thirty-ninth annual Co., Ltd.. at St. George's Bldg, meeting of Green Island Cement Chat at St.
ishman. It is of good beer, the traditional drink of England, and
Half a dozen hucksters have will put to shame those who prat- sle overmuch of the juice of taken their stand here on the banks southern grapes, and of the fer- of the human river to exhibit their Specially written for "The mentations of northern barleys. wares. And what curious wares! world's sweetheart" by Kathleen Beer has a history as ancient Rubber flamingous in orange and Norris, Mary Pickford's new film, and as notable as any other gift crimson, pneumatle elephants in "My Best Girl," will be the at- that the gods have bestowed upon purple and green, emerald parrots traction at the Queen's to-day till mankind. This Mr. John F. and cockatoos and domestic fowl, Saturday. "My Best Girl" can Gretton, son of Colonel J. Gretton, stand out against the chilly granite best be described as "delightful" M.P... chairman of Messrs. Bass, Jin bizarre and exotic glory. Here in the fullest sense of the word. Rateliff, and Gretton, Ltd., proved | also art innumerable tin and The picture makes no attempt at J. up to the hilt in a talk on the his-worden soldiers in coats of scarlet, pretentiousncas: it is purely a tory of beer which he gave at and blue-coated policemen enough simple, mun story of a shy little five-and-ten- to control the traffic of a metropolis, girl employee in a The explorer Dr. Huber, heHere are vociferous five-inch dogs, Cent store who falls in love with the trophy was presented to Mr. meeting of Shareholdera of the H.K. said, has come to the conclusion with coats of hair strongly reminis the son of the wealthy owner, at Twibill by Mr. A. L. Shields who Fire Insurance Co., Ltd., at Messra: that beer was brewed by the cent of the mammoth, bouncing off first not knowing his identity, complimented the leader and his Jardine, Matheson's offices, noon. Babylonians as long ago as 7,000 their tiny feet at every bark. Her and many obstacles have to be any J.C.J.L. boats owing to there members of The Prince's Bldg. &
Naturally, difficulties soon crop up men and regretted the absence of B.C., and that it was from the are finger-long cats; very realistic
April 14-General meeting of Babylonians that the Egyptians in voice, and fur and whisker, and come before all ends happily being no boats in harbour. learned the art. The history of automobiles that travel always in a able as the little store girl, while Douglas Line and three cheers were
Mary Pickford is extremely lov Mr. A. H. White replied for thes, Des Voeux-road Ct., noon.. beer, Mr. Gretton continued, is circle-as though made to operate Charlen Rogers, who takes the given for the winning crew,
Land & Co., Ltd. (in liquidation), bound up with the beginnings of exclusively in "Trafalgar Squaremale lead, a new comer
Miscellaneous. agriculture, and the bakers of and trains that will run almost half screen, does his full shore in makalatory toasts being drunk am Hong Kong Volunteer Defence Babylon and Egypt were the city block without rewinding.ing My Best Girl" an entertain- enthusiasm.
Uttoxeter.
the Druid priests, and beer was used instead of wine at their feasts and gatherings.
"Aletide."
Others
to the
NUDE IN ART:
"ADAM AND EVE AND SOUTHPORT.".
con-
March 26-Fifty-ninth general
To-day-Annual Inspection
of:
Corps by H.E. Major-General C, C. Luard, C.B., C.M.G., at Murray parade ground, 6 p.m.
March 18-Inaugural ceremony of the opening of the first section" of the Macan-Shekki-road.
March 21-Dinner by Committee and Members of H.K. Chinese Chamber of Commerce, to Hon. Mr. D. G. M. Bernard, at Chinese Mer- chants Club, China-bldg.
3-EYED MONSTER.
first brewers.
Most remarkable of all are the aero- In ancient Egypt beer was more batic dolls in circus costume and
ing picture. "My Beat Girl" is than a beverage it formed an many nationalities, some of which the comedy situations having been specially notable for its humour, important part of sacrifices, andare able to turn four successive well worked out by the director, King Ramses III. offered for somersaults with determination and Sam Taylor, well known for its sacrificial purposes during his dispatch, and then to get through excellent work with Harold Lloyd. reign no less than 466,303 jugs of half of fifth. These gay little Something new in photographic beer. In 2200 B.C. there were figures of wood and metal beer 'houses and wine taverns in tumbling all over the curb stones camera man.
are effects has been obtained by the Babylon.
It is a long time since we have When Caesar invaded Britain surprising attitudes of arrested and are lying here and there in
had a town council withdrawing a he found the natives drinking animation.
A PETER B. KYNE FILM.
picture from its art gallery on ac- chiefly mead, a drink made from tiny ladders and pirouetting from
March 30-Annual dinner of the. are climbing
count of its alleged impropriety, Institution of Engineers and Ship- Honey, and their own kind of the top while a third group in sea-provides the settings for "The The charge of indecency had been
The beautiful Yosemite Valleynotes the "Manchester Guardian." buildera, 8 p.m. beer, but during the Roman occu-faring garb are performing the Understanding Heart," which will made in the past against a very pation they soon learned to make Spanish hornpipe to a tune of their be shown at the World Theatre decorative Albert Moore, which so and to like Roman beers. The
own imagining. So cheerful they all from to-day to Saturday. brewers of ancient Britain were
The offended Mr. Horsley, an aged are, these holiday makers of cloth story has been adapted from the Academician, that he scratched and wood and paint, that they make well known novel by Peter E. its glass, the incident evoking FOSSIL Å HUNDRED MILLIÓN the rest of us look and feel rather Kyne and concerns the lives of Whistler's epigram "Horsley soit absurdly serious and sober.
forest rangers at their lonely out-qui mal y pense." Bet is a
YEARS OLD. And the keepers of these rubber posts. "Yuletide," indeed, really means menageries and mechanical gym- part of a young girl whose work lust worried local authorities. beast has been acquired by the
Joan Crawford playa the long time since the nude in art "Aletide," and dates back to the masts have also a cheerful and con- it is to watch for forest fires from The present generation, accus-Natural History Museum, London. A new specimen of a prehistoric love feasts of the early. Chris- fident look, as though they knew a station which fians. It was a strict rule at these their importance. Undismayed by summit of a high hill. How, dur clothed legs on the stage, will find placed at the tomed to short skirts and un-
A workman's pick recently feasts that aims should be given, the thunder of traffic and the weaving a terrific blaze, she is finally it difficult to understand what the turned up a three-eyed Plesio- and presents of malt were according throngs, they smile as though rescued from her perilous position, fuss is about. ingly made to the churchwardens with some inner knowledge of the makes a thrilling climax to an ex-
saurus in the Red Triangle Quar. with which to brew the beer. ironic contrasts their baubles sug-citing picture, Carmel Myers and picture "Adam and Eve" by the Professor W. E. Swinton, of the The attack on Mr. Roberts's ries at Harbury, Warwickshire, Then, at Christmas or Whitsun- gest. They add the touch of gayety Rockellffe Fellowes head the sup- Southport Art Committee of the Department of Geology at the Na tide, the great festivities were which had seemed lacking, and porting cast. held, and the profits made from thereby remind us that Englund has relief is provided by Richard Carle ficult to comprehend, for he is the examining the new find, the age Plenty of comedy Town Council is particularly dif- tural History Museum, is now the sale of the beer provided a somehow preserved, in all her and Harvey Clark, two old forest-least realistic of all our notable of which is estimated at between fund for the poor of the parish, power and dominion, the recolierers who have a secret "still" and painters. His figures have been 100,000,000 and 200,000,000 years. This fund continued to exist in tion of childhood. Nelson's monu- are forever trying to hide their compared to planks, boxes of one form or another until the pre- ment towering up among the stars, guilt. "The Understanding Heart" matches, paint-tubes,
"The Red Triangle Plesiosaurus is a rare example," said Professor Robots, One kind of ale was "give ale," gazing toward Whitehall, and the came to public notice through his has held on to his own form of attached. Generally the head is the proud face of King Charles was directed by Jack Conway who etc., by old-fashioned people. He Swinton. "in that the head was which was paid for out of impassive lions of Landseer express work in "Brown of Harvard." legacies left by people for this pur- only half of England. They would pose, and was given away. Thus be incomplete and misleading if the two women once left two acres of land to Paddington Church, and, twilights of early winter did not according to their will, bread and of orange flamingoes, these dancing bring forth every year these troupes cheese were to be thrown out of
dogs with coats of mammoth-hair.
sent Poor Law was instituted.
"THE SAP" AT STAR
Cubism when other experimental missing from such finds. One ists had retired to the main body theory is that roving Dinosaurs, in representational-art. He has who were carnivorous. but rather worked out his own formulas to a stupid hunters, used to eat dead all his life by his mother is the through its force of design and
A lad, who has been pampered which impinges
point of curious expressiveness or dying saurians they found; on the mind and generally detached and lost
the heads. comes to the Star Theatre today. Whitmanic poetry of hard form top of the skull. The vestige of "The Plesiosaurus' head is During the war, the mother's boy and colour. 1856 a cask of "give ale" was SOLICITOR CHARGED. Is drafted to France, and through councillor can find any sensuous this remains in man in the form
a mistake he is credited with hav-ness, any freshly school of paint of the pineal gland. ing effected the capture of twenty ing in the art of William. Roberts two of the enemy and' is decorat- ed for his supposed bravery: grimmest Cubist could get all its teesh. It is sixteen feet beats comprehension! Even the Back home he is acclaimed as a Edwin Thomas Hatt, 55, one of here until the town bully steps in laugh out of that.
the church steeple every year, and dolls, and these five-inch barking central figure in "The Sap." which movement of life into a sort of triangular, and has a third eye on |
ale was to be distributed among
the spectators. Until as late as
placed every morning at the foot
of the hill on the Watford-road,
leading out of Rickmansworth.
In the Middle Ages the brewers
of England were for the most
£65,000 SAID TO BE
· INVOLVED,
But how a town
the head was stained red. So well "When this fossil was found
preserved, is the fossil that it has
long, an unusual: size, for the majority found have been only six feet long.
་་་ The Plesiosaurus, which be-
part women. The explanation is the best-known solleitors in Bork-and reveals the fact that the lad that in those days beer was brew-shire and Oxfordshire, appeared be, is a coward. After many humilia- ed in the home, just as bread was fore the Reading magistrates in tions and struggles, however, he baked in the kitchen even. There mall week, charged with fraudu- ünally vindicates himself in a ter-stances contrive to keep them from tongs to the lizard family, lived on is a romantic story of a poor girl lently converting to his own use rific fight with the bully. Kenneth the battlefield. Finally they find fish. It has a long neck, short who came to London in the reign £1,050 received by him on account Harlan is ably supported by an themselves aboard a tramp steamer, tail, and four paddles. This speci of Charles I. and secured a post as of a client, Mrs. Clements, of excellent cast, which includes Mary of which the captain and his men, which was dug out of a bed
tub woman" at a brewery. Her work was to carry out
Swallowfield, beer
McAllister, David Butler and two soldier passengers Mr. Lawson Walton, for the Heihie Conklin. every day. Her good looks so im- pressed the brewer that before Public Prosecutor, said the frauds be shown until Saturday: very long he had married her, and dated back to 1912, and the approxi not long after he died and left mate declency was. £65,000. Mrs. her a large fortune. She placed Clements disposed of a bakery busi- her affairs in the hands of a Mr. ness, and the purchase, money Hrde, a lawyer, whom she after- £1,050 was paid into Hatt's account, wards married. This Mr. Hyde and the only person who had power became the Earl of Clarendon, to draw upon, it was Hatt. and the only daughter of the Earl Mrs. Emily Clements, a widow, and his lady became the wife of gave evidence that she had never James II. and mother of Mary and received any of the money.. Anne, both subsequently Queens
The case was adjourned, Hatt be
“TWO ARABIAN KNIGHTS.”
are of lower lias clay, was lying on its The Sap will rivals for the hand of a beautiful stomach. It may have died when
Arabian princess.
England was at the bottom of the On landing in Arabia, the two sea, or when it formed a sea-shore soldiers find themselves in a on which the reptile crawled out hornet's nest, but, in a thrilling to die." climax they escape with the girl,
The leading roles in this rollicking comedy are splendidly enacted by Louls Wolhelm, who played the Full of fun, the story is an original part of Captaip." Flagg 'In amusing comedy of the experiences "What Price Glory and William WANTED-Smart Chinese Piece of two seropegrace. soldiers, who Boyd the hero. The leading Indy Goods and. Yuru Broker, Apply escape from a German prison capp is the lovely Mary of "D with references Rox
At the Queen's Theatre yester- day, the popular picture "Two Arabian Knights" was screened by special request
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