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MONDAY, AUGUST 18, 1930.
Brothers" by Tristram Tupper,
CORRESPONDENCE. ROUND THE CINEMAS, The First Kiss" unfolds the hard
1t
strifes a man undergoes to give his three brothers an education to be
HONG KONG MUSICAL SOCIETY “THE CITY GIRL" WITH MARY come a priest, a lawyer, and a doc-
DUNCAN.
A HUMAN APPEAL
tor, respectively. Mr. Cooper puts in a good bit of serious-faced acting, while Miss Wray Is lovable.
The First Kiss" will be shown to-day and to-morrow at all perfor- mances..
(To the Editor of "Chins Mail."]
Sir-As there must be many) newcomers to, the Colony who have not heard of the above Society 'I shall be grateful for a small amount of your space to draw attention to Although only part talkie, the Gray Cooper and Fay Wray are ita existence.
"City Girl," which is now showing starred in "Legion of the Con- The object of the Society is to at the Queen's Theatre, with Mary demned", which will be shown at stimulate interest in music, to main-Duncan and Charles Farrell in the the next change by special request, tain a register of those who are leading roles, is nevertheless a pic after which, will be screened "Half anxious to keep in touch with ture of human appeal..
a Bride" starring Esther Ralston The story, which was musical events, and to give timely
unfolded and Gary Cooper. notice of concerts whenever pos- with good musical accompaniment,
tells of the love affair of a city!
1
sible to ensure a good attendance.
GREAT VIOLINIST. Thore is no entrance fee and no struck farm lad, on his first visit to subscription and members are not Chicago, and a city bred waitress in a basement restaurant, who had
EFREM ZIMBALIST COMING called upon to, do anything but sup- port to the best of their ability all her life yearned for the open
HERE SHORTLY. those concerts which are backed by country spaces. They marry and the Society and to make them return to the farm, The City Girl TOUR OF FAR EAST. known among their friends.
is welcomed by the boy's mother Those who desire to be enrolled and sister, but the father receives Efrem Zimbalist, violinist, and should send in their names
her with suspicion, thinking she is one of the supreme contemporary addresses to the undersigned.
un adventuress, A storm comes masters of his instrument, will. formation
to
and destroys "Pop's" crop of wheat, shortly make his fourth tour of the forthcoming recitals by visiting artistes will be and at a time when he required all Far East under the management of circulated as soon as possible.
the help he could get, his hands A. Strok..
aon also Zimbalist's talent manifested it I shall also be glad to hear from walk out on him. The
go, disgusted with the self at an early age and was care- members who doubt whether their elects to proper address is registered or who shameful treatment the father had fully fostered by his father, an ot are able to give the names of others decides that they must remain to years saw Zimbalist winning high
conductor. meted out to his wife, but the girl chestral
His early
and In-
who are believed to be interested.
Yours, etc.,
D. L. STRELLETT. Acting Hon. Secretary, Hong Kong, August 17.
HOME AGAIN.
(Continued from Page.1.)
perial air communications must be of incalculable significance. A Joyful Journey,
Earlier. News.
at
help the old folks out. This im-honours at the Petrograd Conserva. pressed "Pop" that the girl is tory of Music where later he be straight after all and that he had came a pupil of the renowned Leo. misjudged her. Then there is peace pold Auer. in the old homestead.
At his debut in Berlin in 1907, The Montmartre Follies present- Zimbalist leaped into fame, the ed a few songs and dances at the critics unanimously declaring him end of the picture. The most pleas-a star of the first magnitude." ing item was a doll-dance which Shortly afterwards he created the was well received.
fetching numbers.
The Love Parade" is charming.
WEDDING.
AMERICAN CONSUL AT SWATOW.
CALIFORNIAN BRIDE.
same impression in London, and within a year most of the musical "THE LOVE PARADE." centres of Europe had heard him and endorsed the estimate of the Comic opera of the folliest Berlin critics. Zimbalist made his several years the Divorce Court steamship travel to the distinct the Central Theatre where "The Boston Symphony Orchestra and A contrast between airship and variety awaits the acreengoer at first American appearance with the has tolerated the practice of ar- advantage of the former was Love Parade" will be shown for the before the completion of his first ranged "hotel" divorces, in which made by Reuter's special corres-last time to-morrow.
American tour bad become the parties scarcely troubled to pondent aboard the R.100, at the Certainly, the audible acreen has an established favourite every. conceal formally their collusion.out a real mishap.
conclusion of 8,000 miles with disclosed no more pleasing enter-where. In 1914 he married
tuiner than Chevalier. The practice grew enormously
In the soprano Almo Gluck The comfort, speed and safety none of the earlier talking pictures in London. A fine pianist, he has when the publication of divorce which converted passengers' dramatic, comic or musical frequently been heard as accom-
earlier ideas of a "great adven-have there been lines that crackled panist at his wife's recitals, сле details was prohibited. ture" into a charming joy-ride, quite as crisply with the bon mots Within the last few months the and enjoyment of the scenery of sophistication. Nowhere else was his extraordinary maturity: Zimbalist's most striking quality Court has sharply reversed its was otherwise unattainable, among the town's sound and din this explains his phenomenal suc- former tolerant practice.
There were instances of passing logue exhibitions may one oncoun- ceas. A boy of 18 not merely over- The Dean blames the writers of seas, whereas a brimming glass and elegant photography that have but mastering the contents of the over steamers pitching in rough ter the effective directorial touches coming the technical difficulties, modern fiction for creating a of water which was experimental gone into "The Love Parade." immense. Brahms, concerto, was moral atmosphere in which the ly placed on a table in R.100 at There are songs in "The Love something so novel that the critics promptings of passion and in- Montreal was unshaken at the end Parade." of course, and Chevalier were swent off their feet. In Zim-
of the journey. clination are regarded as more
sings them (or most of them) with balist'a ense no allowance was ever It is declared that the plans, that ingratiating charm that earn made for his youth; from the be- imperative than the ties of duty theories and forecasts for the ed him the name of the "happiness ginning he was measured by the and faithfulness. Certainly in past five years have been justi- boy" of the boulevards, Paris, highest artistic standard. Аза
fied by the present modern fiction there is a cult of which betokens regular bi-weekly It Now" and "Anything to Please works for violin and pianoforte to,
voyage, Stay the Same," "Nobody's Using composer, Zimbalist has numerous "naturaliam" for which dutics and air services between Britain and the Queen" are only a few of the his credit. ideals have no reality, though the Canada-Reuter. novelists, to give them their due,
London, Saturday, have not concealed the cruelty and The airship R100 was sighted
"ILLUSION." tragedy which results from this from Cardington Aerodrome
Nancy Carroll is a daughter of philosophy of "Do what you will." 9.40 this morning, Greenwich mean
Christian teaching conflicts cable at half past ten..
time, and dropped her mooring Old Erin and like many others of with this philosophy of desire in left Montreal at 1.30 Greenwich She believes that some things bring Having them she is just a bit superstitious. that it maintains that desires mean time on Thursday morning, good luck.
Miss Marjorie Mott, daughter themselves are within the control miles homeward jurney in 57 good luck for Nancy is in the per- bride of Mr. David Clyde Berger,
has accomplished the 8,000
of Mrs. Ernest Julina Mott of Sán But the greatest embodiment of Francisco, California, became the of the will, and that two people hours. The airship was sighted son of Charles (Buddy) Rogers. American Consul at Swatow. on in marriage can, create for them- on the south west coast of Ireland She has played opposite Buddy in Interest in the discussions at the Lambeth Conference relative
selves a fine and satisfying com- at 2.45 Greenwich mean time and three pictures and each of thera
to Landy Is she is convinced, has brought her home of Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Kirby The wedding took place, at the to divorce will not be confined to loyal, considerate and rautual-
panionship by willingness to be proceeded due east
land,
good luck. members of the Anglican Church. ly helpful. The right dis. nel, being off Newport at 8.30, and she was cast opposite the classic- Kowloon, officiating.
She passed up the Bristol Chan- A little more than a year ago J. Johnston of the Upion Church. in 2, May Road, the Rev. Horace It debated the question of mar position will itself sustain and thence shaped her course to Car featured Buddy in "Able's Irish riage and sex, for instance, and nourish the emotional life.
dington.
Rose" She proved to be the proper Miss Ransom
Miss Mott is a graduate of recommended, inter alia, that the
Lord. Thomson, the Air Minister, foil for the handsome youth just School at Piedmont, California. and Miss Bridge's marriage of a person whose for-
Sir Sefton Brancker and other re-out of college. Next they played She was also a student at the presentatives of the Air Ministry in "Close Harmony" together. As University of California, identified mer partner is still living should
were at Cardington Aerodroma the result of this first, all-talking with the Alpha Phi Sorority. not be celebrated according to the
awaiting the airship, Conditions picture for both of them, thera rites
Mr. and Mrs. Berger left yes- of the Church. An
The China Mail la requested to of wind and light interfered to were thousands of favourable cri- torday for Swatew where they wil "Encyclical Letter to the Faith-announce that the meeting of the come extent with the mooring ticisms and thousands of new Car reside. Mrs. Mott is remaining & R.A.0.B. Club Committee will be operations, but the airship, was roll and Rogers fane. This led to few days as the guest of Mr. and ful," signed by the Archbishop of held to-morrow at 6.30 p.m., instead safetly moored at eleven o'clock.
Nancy's being cast opposite Hal Mrs. Kirby before visiting Manila. Canterbury, also, dwelt on the of on Thursday.
Crew. Congratulated. responsibility of the Church to
As soon as the airship was safe The theft of a gold wrist watch by moored, Customs officials went preserve the beauty of family from his house, 1, Kimberley Villas, aboard to "clear ship." When Buddy were cast as the featured life, founded on the lifelong union during Saturday night, has been this formality had been complated players in Illusion," which comes of husband and wife," and de- reported to the Police by Captain passengers
came off and
to the Central, Theatre for four clared that divorce is unnatural... Thomas, of the Dollar S.S:Lord Thomson and Air Commo-day: It was while they were film- The business for the fortnight
greeted at the top of the tower by days' run beginning on Wednes Co. "The whole subject of sex must
dore Holt, representing Air-Mar-ng this production that Paramount ly meeting of the Sanitary Board shal Sir John Higgins..
decided to raise the rogulsh, to-morrow includea: Lord Thomson congratulated auburn-haired Nancy to stardom Minute by the Fresident, rela- A few weeks before the Lam- ment Civil Hospital suffering froming accomplished this arst stage that Buddy isn't worth more na n of By-law 18 of the Offensive Wing-Commander Colmore on bay. You couldn't convince Nancy, now, tive to the proposed amendment beth Conference, Dean Inge, in the effects of opium poisoning, in the development of British air-good luck charm than a bale or Trade By-laws. his characteristically trenchant thought to be self-administered. ships and added, "1 wish to con- four leave clovers. ruanner, called attention to the GUNNA
vey through you my heartiest con- Madame" Chiffon, 18 Queen's gratulations to Squadron-Leader disintegration of certain moral Road, Central, reports that between Booth, for his excellent handling
Hong Kong, Monday, Aug. 18, 1939.
ON DIVORCE.
be lifted to a pure and clear atmosphere
News in Brief.
A Chinese woman named* Cou Chiu of 843, Hennessey Road, was yesterday admitted to the Govern
she
•
were
J.
Skelly in "The Dance of Life" ane, of the biggest plotures of the year. After that Miss Carroll and
Saturday afternoon.
SANITARY BOARD, BUSINESS FOR FORTNIGHTLY, MEETING.
Ten Years Hence.
From the China Mall of
*August 18, 1940.1
Minute by the President rela tive to the registration of No. -"COLLEGE.” ***
234. Prince Edward Road, ground 1 standards within present-day 4.15 pm, yesterday and this morn- of the airship and to all "College' starring Buster Kunton, tive to the registration of Nes.
floor, as a dairy, bra Hilarity fe at its height in Minute by the President rela social life. There is a tendency, ing some person stole from her and crew for the magnificent work which is the current attraction at 18 and 21, Morrison Hill Road, especially among young "intellec drawing room an 8-day clock and a they have done in circumstances the Star Theatre
small tabla clock of a total value which have provided a searching College" tells of Kenton's entry
ground floors, as a dairy, tuals," to deny that there ́ are of $180.
test not only of their efficiency objective moral principles exist-
but also of the sound construction sports, but, who, at the Instigation an a bookworm, who despises ing independently of individual
W
A_Y.M.C.A. plente party had a of the R100. inclinations, and they, therefore, their laurenent round. Two appreciation of the work of all turns out later to be the best athlete mild, adventure yesterday when "I wish also to express my high of his sweetheart (Ann Cornwall) throw off the discipline of prin- members of the party went to Junk who have been responsible for the are shown a Krazy Katz cartoon and the college Idol In addition ciples and ideals which their Bay, to get had other launches dealga and construction of R100
and a comedy. elders have believed to be rooted went out to the rescue. The 2nd to pay a special tribute to the In the higher possibilities of racks later in the evening.
abandoned launch was got off the officers and staff in charge of the ground organisation, which has human nature and the experience
worked - parfectly throughout the of the race.
fight British Wireless Service, The divorce in cially since symptom
Si con
estimated
growing
ning
the Kwong Cheung
the
TOMMY" - LIPTON
THE FIRST - KISS S
Three owners of business pro- perty in the centre of the city were fined $25 each at the Cen- tral Magistracy for keeping their backstairs and servants quarters Mr. Gary Cooper, is evidently at an Insanitary condition in spito popular star locally, if the crowdad cf due warnings from the Sani- houses at tlie Majestle Theatre, tary Board. Kowloon, yesterday are to be taken
the
Das an indication. He was starred All the booke rk,. Saturday. ¿in Paramount's film The First the City Hall are, to be
"arrived
Klas with Fay Wray, assisted by the Navy, Army and was given a Lane Chandler, Leslie Fenton, and and an entirely “Reuters” Ams
be secured, lowing wh Taken from the book "Four raw catalogue will be prin