FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 1928.!!
GRAND TATTOO AFRAID TO LOVE”
DRAGON DISPLAY BY ́
CHINESE
FULL PROGRAMME
Hong Kong's first Tattoo will be
staged for the first time next Thursday night at Sookumpoo and will undoubtedly prove to be the ever greatest spectacular, event known in the Colony. All pre-
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NEW FRENCH FARCE FOR QUEEN'S.
CLEVER AND AMUSING
Quito a nuntber of clever and amusing situations are presented in "Afraid to Love," the lively French farce which a special ad- vertisement in this issue states will be screened at the Queen's Theatre on Sunday and Monday next. Clive Brook, himself an
NICARAGUA
MYSTERY OF A WHITE MAN'S DEATH
SEQUEL TO LOOFING
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PETTY THEFTS
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parations for the Grand Tattoo now complete and the succese
at the present time.
The booking young English baronet whose facilities offered to the pubile, well eccentric uncle as died leaving before the event, have met with him a fortune provided he gives warm approval, judging by the up an Argentine adventuress with demand which has been experienc- whom he is infatuated and mar -ed at all the four booking centres.ries a woman he does not love
while there are many indications that the Working Committee has within twenty-four hours; and mot erred in its decision to provide Florence Vidor, the delightful Beating accommodation for over star of "The Grand Duchess and six thousand people each night. the Waiter," is cast as a resource- ful young woman who disguises herself as a dowd in order to
A series of petty thefts at var marry the baronet and so save us residences on the island and at Kowloon, had their sequel be- him from the adventuress when fore Mr. R. E. Lindsell at the Cen- the latter consents to let him
tral Magistracy this morning when Ranba marry a plain looking person who can be paid to accept a divorce two Chinese thieves were charged. Tronoh Mines ***** The first man was charged with Docks, Wharves, later. Once married the bride re- veals her beauty to the surprised the theft, of money and other pro. G and delighted husband, with the perty at No. 6, Landale-street, H.K. & W. Docks .... $37 result that all sorts of comical Wanchal, and pleaded guilty" China Providents An enquiry has been addressed complications arise when the whilst the second man also admit. regarding the wearing of evening three muke a honeymoon trip to ted stealing some property in a dress for the Grand Tattoo and we Paris, ending in the final defeat house in Dundas-street. are Informed by the Hon. General of the adventuress after a laugh- Secretary that evening dress is un-able and exciting climax. The supporting cust includes Norman Trevor, Jocelyn Lee and Arthur Lubin,
Booking continues at the Y. M. C. A., Kowloon, Messrs. Moutrles, and the Sincere, and Wing On Companies. Each booking centre has plans of the seating accommoda- tion and ground which show the position of every seat in relation to Edinburgh Castle, the striking scene around which a good deal of the action of the Tattoo will take place.
The Matter of Dress
necessary.
As already stated, the Tattoo will commerce at 8.30 on Thursday. Friday and Saturday nights next and will last until shortly after 10.30 p.m. The arrival of His Ex- cellency, the Officer Administering the Government, is timed for 8.34 Fm. H. E. will enter through the gates of Edinburgh Castle and will then inspect the Guard of Honour.
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DOLORES DEL RIO
"LOVES OF CARMEN" AT
THE QUEEN'S
The two were charged together, with thefts at Nos. 233 and 238,
Second Temple-street.
Accused pleaded guilty," but No. 1 only admitted receiving from the other man a gold wrist watch and an opium pipe which, he knew to be stolen property. He did not have any share in the stealing of the things.
No. 2 alleged that No. 1 went with him so that they were both guilty, Delightful, charming and viva. adding: "Only I am a little more cious Dolores Del Rio the Char-so because I took the things. He
| knew what we were about."
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Massed bands will play and the 1st Battalion of the Queen's Royal Regiment will beat Tatto before] maine of "What Price Glory,"
The Magistrate decided to con- the spectacular scene depleting the will be seen again to-day and to-viet No. 1 of receiving stolen-pro- Gathoring of the Clana. The dancing display
morrow at the Queen's Theatre in perty on the two joint charges.
The police proved a previous con. "Loves of Carmen," a big new night is timed for 9.15 p.m.
do. picture which also features Vic-viction against this man who serv H.A. Elentries Thursday night the display will be tor McLaglen, the Captain Flagged 18 weeks' hard labour last year Flectric facric by rd/15th Battalion, Punjab Re- of "What Price Glory."
Raoul for theft. Remarking that accus R.K. Telephones giment which will give the Khat-Walsh, who directed the famous ed appeared to have made a reh Buses tack War Dance. On the second war picture, also directed "Loves gular hobby of it, Mr. Lindsell Singapore Tractions night this part of the programme of Carmen," which tells a vivid passed sentence of three months' do. Pref. will be devoted to an Old English story of the passionate loves of a hard labour on each of the three cars
Industrials. Dancing display arranged by Miss fiery tempered Daisy O'Keefe, the Maypole Dance cigarette girl who plays with the
young gypsy charges against him,
Manabon Sagare With regard to the second ne | Canton Bore lieing done by the children of the hearts of men. Thrilling scenes cused, the polica brought a further Cements femb.) Garrison School, and the Morris of the bull ring, with Victor charge of returning from banish.
do. (3) Dance by Indies of the Colony.
do. (new) McLaglen as the mighty toreador, Įment, and he admitted this charge K. Ropen (old) together with other magnificent also. On the third night members of settings and some remarkably The police record showed that United Asbestos the Hong Kong Reel Club will the production, while a word must in 1022 for larceny and six months Watsons
fine photography, are features of the man served 56 days hard labour Dairy Farms dance a 32-some reel. The danc-] ing on each night will be follow be added for the comedy touches on five charges of stealing in 1923 her A. Wines ed by spectacular torchlight evolu- self. The director has succeeded ed for ten years. He again weni aineers .....
supplied by Victor McLaglen him- In January, 1924, he was banish Fane, Crawfords tions, to be carried out by 440 in catching the true atmosphere to jail for a breach of the banishm. Fowels N.C.O.'s and men of the Queen's of Spain and the passion of her ment order in August, 1924, and Royal Regiment.
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A modern battle scene entitled people in this great picture of love re-banished the following .K. Amusements
"Outposta of the Empire" will be given at 9.45 p.m. each night, the personnel taking part being the Hong Kong and Singapore Brigade, R.A., 2nd King's Own Scottish Borderers, Motor Cycle Section of the H.K.V.D.C., the Hong Kong Mule Corps and the St. John Am- bulance Association.
and revenge.
year.
SHADOWS BEFORE.
COMING EVENTS ANNOUNCED IN THE “MAIL"
To-day - Queen's "The Loves of Carmen.".
· "To-day-Star Brute,"
Theatre;,
Theatre;
"The
To-day-World, Theatre; Douglas Fairbanks in "The Gaucho,"
Land Salc
October 1--At P.W.D.. Offices, Crown land at Mong. Kok Tsui, S p.m...
Lammerts Auctions. October 1-At 4. Minden Avenue, Kowloon, household furniture, etc., 11 a.m.,
October 1-At 2, Quarry Pt., household furniture, 2.30 p.m.
Meetings:
To-day--Annual
of meeting the Kowloon Cricket Club in Club House, 5.30 p.m.
October 1-H.K.V.D.C. Sports Committee meeting at Headquar- tors, 6 p.m.
October 12-Annual meeting of the Hong Kong & Canton Ice Manu facturing Co., Ltd., 11.30 a.m..
October 22-Annual meeting of the Ladies (Golf) Section at Helena May Institute, 1 a.m.
Sports
Septembar 29.-Opening matches proper of the Hong Kong Football Association, Club ground, Hoppy Valley,
October 6-American tournament, Ladies' Recreation Club Peak-road, at 2.30 p.m.
Miscellaneous. September 29.-Interport. bowls team entertained to dinner at Lane Crawford's Restaurant, 8 p.m.
October 20-Annual "At Home" of the Chinese Recreation Club,
October 4, 5, 6-Grand Tattoo, Sookumpoo-ground, 8.30 p.m.
Capt. F. T. Courtney is seeking Canadian backing for another Trans-Atlantic flight in the flying- boat. "Whale," from which he and his companions were rescued in mid-ocean.
The Irish Free State legal tender notes, which are to take the place of the British Treasury notes and the Irish notes now in circulation, were issued on September 10.
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TO-DAY'S QUOTATIONS.
DOUG ” FAIRBANKS to run concurrently
BIG ADVENTURE FILM AT
WORLD.
with a sen- tence of 12 months' hard labour and 20 strokes of the birch for re- turning from banishment."
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With regard to the opium pipe, Showing again to-day and to- Detective Sergeant Whelan told the A New Gala Display
morrow at the World Theatre, Magistrate that a marine hawker The gala displays, which differ "The Gaucho," with Douglas Fair-in Upper Lascar-row bought the each night, are timed for 10.05 banks in the leading role, is a pipe, which was worth $16, for $1. p.m., the Chinese display coming on stirring tale of treasure, combat, Mr. Lindsell directed that the the first night. As already an intrigue and love concerning the pipe be returned to its owner, and nounced this will consist of "Lion adventures of a South American told the hawker that he would Playing in the Northorn. style bandit who crosses the Cordilleras have to lose his money.
On Paris- when two "lions", will appear, one
with his riders to seize a city about twelve feet in length, being grown rich from the offerings of which were pawned, the Sergeant Credits,
In the case of two gold watches On demand played by two men, and the other. pilgrims to its sacred shrine. said, in reply to the Magistrate, sight aix feet in length, by one man, The contrasting moods of the film that one which was worth $20 had
No previous mention has been are visualised in the wild life of been pawned for $5, but he under On demand made that the Chinese community the border land and the calm of atood that was the usual amount is arranging another display. It is the sanctuary where the bandit learned that this will be highly is finally regenerated through such articles, so that there was
a pawnbreker would advance on On demand spectacular and will have for its the love of a beautiful woman, main attraction, a dragon one hun- Owing to its length the film is no suspicion against the pawnbrok dred feet long.
The Introduction being shown promptly at the er concerned.
The Magistrate, directed that the of this item promises evon greater times advertised, namely 2.30, pawn tickets ho handed over to the variety in an already varied pro- 5.00, 7.15 and 9.30.
gramme of events.
The gala display on the second
night will consist of an illuminating sung. After "Lights Out" has ed and decorated motor car and been sounded the National Anthem motor cycle parade when cars will will be sung.
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On Manila- be decorated to represent various
Special traffic arrangements have
On demand nationalities. The Portuguese been made in order to handle the came back to look for my wife On demand
On Shanghal- pageant will be staged. n the crowds of people at Sookumpoo third night, this consisting of without causing delay and confu- and son, and found that they had su day night (private "Vasco da Gama's Caravel," depict- sion and motorists and owners of been kidnapped during my absence." ing the explorer setting out on his hire cars are remiided that it is This was the excuse given to Mr. Op Yokohama
paper)... historic voyage to India and "The necessary to secure parking ticket's R. E. Lindsell this morning by, a World's Oldest Alliance" a scone before the Tattoo. showing Britannia and Portugal.
Cors without Chinese, when charged with return On-demand these tickets will be diverted from Ing from banishment after he had Gold Leaf, 100 fine On the third night there will the Sookumpon ground. The tie. been sent away for a period of ten per tael)./ also be a display of fireworks by kets are available at the Y.M.C.A. years in February 1925. the Japanese community. The first City Hall.
Novereigns...... (Bank's The accused's record showed that buying rate) firework display will synchronize.
Seldom, if over before, has any he did six months jall for stealing Silver (per oz.) 2812 with the firing of three guns, and public event like the Grand Tattoo in 1912 and was banished in 1918 Bar Silver in Hoar after that the fireworks will be aroused such latense Interest in because he had no occupation, was Kon Been In the intervals beween suc- the Colony and given the publica siember of a Triad Society and a Chinese Copper Cash mom. cessive items on the programme. support, already strikingly show
godown thief. He was again banish Chinese Copper An Impressive Finale
the Tattoo should go down as Honged for ten years on a fresh order Rate of Nat
in 1925 after he had again been interest fall on two occasions,
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