MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 1930.
UNEMPLOYMENT IN ROUND THE CINEMAS
BRITAIN.
Only Country with Rising Figures.
The rapidly rising flood of unem- ; ployment in Great Britain is being closely studied by the expert eronomists of the League of Nations ami the International Labour Office at Geneva, writes a correspondent of the Morning Post on. August 14.-
The position is remiered the more peculiar since in practically, every ther country the tide of workless
CARNIVAL SCENES IN "YOUNG|
DESIRE."
MARY NOLAN' PICTURE..
THE CHINA MAIL
SHADOWS BEFORE
COMING EVENTS ANNOUNCED IN CHINA `MAIL.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
THE CHINA LIGHT AND POWER COMPANY (1918), LIMITED.
REMINDER.
THE CHAMBER CONCERTS
'at the HELENA MAY. INSTITUTE will commence on THURSDAY, October 23,
CHAREHOLDERS are reminded at 5.59 pih.
No that a Call of $400 per share Entertainments. Universal had no trouble getting |
and will continue throughout on the 1930-Issue Shares in pay- To-day. Queen's Theatre
the Winter Season.
able to the Bunkers' of the Com- extras for the big caraival scenes
pany, the Hong Kong & Shanghai "Young Desire," starring Mary "Hot For Paris, Nolan, which comes to the screen, of
To-day
Central Theatre OPEN TO THE 'PUBLIC.
Banking Corporation, Hong Kong. The Queen's Theatre to-morrow, |"The_Mighty,"
Non-Members tickets. 50 cts.
on - WEDNESDAY, 1st October, To-day-World Theatre, Miembers, Service Men and
1930, and that Interest at the rate Children
.30 cts. } of 12% per annum will be charg "Theatre,
Tens at 4.30 p.m.
ed on .30, cts,
all Calls unpaid at that date. Theatre;
SHEWAN, TOMÉS & CO., General Managers. Hong Kory, 27th Sept., 1930,
Free hamburgers and hot dogs constituted the reason..
"The Iron Mask."
To-day Star
"That's My Baby."
To-day Majestle
"Red Hots" were always sizzling People has been steadily receding while the carnival scenes were in during the past few months. AN much relevant material as possible progress. Although, most of the has, therefore, been collated with a company enjoyed the free feed, the "The Guy Defender" view to arrive at the causes of plight of young William Junney, the Girzat-Britain's unfortunate-isota-leading man, was rather pitiful, j
In compliance with his part, Janney 8, had to eat a hot dog stand,
tint.
Sports
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NOTICE.
Seo Special Sports Diary 'on page
TARRISON SCHOOL'S SWIM- Home Moils.
MING SPORTS, V.R.C. Baths, Two important conclusions may
To-day "I don't think I'll want any ham-
Outward for Europe October 2nd, commencing at 2.30 be drawn from the data already
Entries for Old Scholars' examined. The first is that the burgers or hot dogs for some time," vin Victoria, BC. 5 p.m. and p.m.
"I used to Europe vin Siberia, 6 p.m. (Pre-Handicap (3 lengths) should be state of the labour market in Britain Janney confided later.
sent to the Headmaster, Garden Lammerts' Auctions,
Road. Post entries will be ac October 3-At Mount Austin repted. This race is timed for Barrack, household furniture, 114.30 p.m. a.m.
October 3-At Sales Room,
s relatively much worse that inke them, and enjoyed them when sident Taft). cther countries; and the second, the scene was taken the first time. that a free trade country which per But when we started shooting the mits an unchecked influx of foreign scene over, I began to pale at the I thank I am devoted to goods, whilst failing to secure the prospert. home market for its own manufac- my work, but didn't like the pro- tures and produce, recovers from an speet of newspaper stories reading household Industrial and commercial crisis Actor cats self into hospital for Adv.), 2.30 p.m. far more slowly than those countries his art."
is "Young Desire"
a vivid which have adopted remediat men;
romantic drama depicting
BBTCs.
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Miscellaneous, October 26-Bridge and Mah
SOCIETY,
THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of the above Society will take place at the CATHEDRAL HALL on MON- DAY, OCTOBER 6th, at 5:30 p.m.
H. J. BEST;
Hon. Secretary. Hong Kong, Sept. 29, 1930,
furniture. etc. (see HONG KONG PHILHARMONIC
Meetings. October 6-Annual meeting of the II.K. Philharmonic Society, Cathe- With few exceptions, all ceun-struggle of a girl for her soul.drat Hall, 6.30 p.m. tries have been suffering front the Mary Nolan's part is ideally suited world slump, and unemployment to her remarkable beauty and acting
It calls for dramatic talent Jong Drive in aid of H.K.W.G. & has consequently assumed large ability. dimensions almost everywhere. of a rare order, which Miss Nolan. M.C.L. funds, Peak Club, 3.30 p.m. one of the outstanding stars of the Comparative Tests, At "present the proportion screen, possesses to, a marked de- of unemployed persons to the gree. Included in the exceptional one cast are Ralf IIaralde, Mae Busch. population of any total country higher Is
Great George Irving, and Claire McDowell. The picture was...directed by Lew -Britain--than anywhere else in
founded It is the world. With some two millions Cellins. without work the ratio in Great "Carnival," the remarkably success- Britain stands at about 4.5 per cent. ful stage play written by William R. of the total population (including Doyle. Its adaptation and dialogue Northern Ireland).
were written by Winifred Reeve
"HOT FOR PARIS."
on
Fit Dorsay, vivacious French
RADIO
TO-DAY'S PROGRAMME.
The following programme will be broadcast to-day from the Hong Kong Broadcasting Station Z.B.W. on A wavelength of 355 metres:
6 p.m. to 6.30 p.m.-Dance Music (by Special Request).
6.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m.-Chinese Studio Concert.
7.30 p.m.-Rev. H. R. Wells will
The two countries that most near-end Matt Taylor. ly approach this high level of unem- ployment are Austria with 4.3 per cent. and Germany with 2.86 per cent. of their respective populations. The Austrian figure includes a con- siderable number of short-time ma'mselle, made her first screen ap-give the 5th of the series of les
in "They Had to see workers. Taking this fact into ac-pearance count, there is no country that comes Paris," with Will Rogers. Rear to Great Britain in regard to She sang one song and thrilled the! the proportion of unemployed per-zation, the only regret expressed by Press and pubile being that the talk-
Hons.
In Great Britain there is to-day mg sereen has yet provided no cne person unemployed in every 22 means of a singer giving an en- of population. In Germany, the core.
This is remedied in part in Miss Average is one in 34 popula- tion : Poland. one la 135; Dorssy's current production which is Czecho-Slovakia.
in 360: Raoul Walsh's Fox Movietone "Hot Belgium, one in 660. In France, For Paris," at the Queen's Theatre only one person out of every la which she is featured with Victor' 40,000, of population is seeking McLaglen, Polly Moran and E! work.
Brendel,
обе
Improvement Abroad.
In "Hot For Paris," Fia singa Most countries recorded a large three numbers especially written for number of unemployed at the end her by those top-notchers of the melody field, Walter Donaldson and
of the first half of 1980 than at the end of the corresponding period of Edgar Leslie. The trio of songs) 1920. In no country was the fre "Sweet Nothings of Love," growth of unemployed in relation to "Sing a Little Folk Song," and "If] the total population greater than in You Want to See Gay Paree" and Great Britain.
how that French girl sings them."
The general climax of the world Incidentally, and this is sure to economic depression and the con- come as a surprise, Donaldson and sequent high-tide of unemployment Leslie have written a special num; appear to have been reached at the ber, "I'm the Duke of Kakiyak," beginning of the present year. sung by no lesa a vocalist than Since then there has been a distinct Victor McLaglen. improvement in the labour marketi "Hot For Paris" is a riotous -except in Great Britain. As comedy said to be even funnier from February to the end of Juse than "What Price Glory" and "The this year, the number of unemploy: Cock Eyed World." Walsh's two ed in receipt of 'relief in Germany other great successes.
has been diminished by 821,061 per-
Bona "Cantonese for Everyone,” 8 p.m.--Chinese Programme. 9 p.m.-Weather Report, Local Time and Press News.
9:05 p.m.-European Studio
cert.
1. Lyric Dane Orchestra. "Leave it that. Way."
z. Mes. I. Sanger---Soprano.
a. "In the Boat".
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
THE BEN LINE STEAMERS, LIMITED.
From MIDDLESBRO', ANTWERP, LONDON AND STRAITS.
The Steamship,
"DENVORLICH " CONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby 10. formed that all Goods are being land- ed at their risk into the hazardous and/or extra hazardous Godowns of The Hong Kong & Kowloon Wharf & Godown Co., Ltd., whence and/or
from the wharves' delivery may be ob tained.
No claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining undelivered after the subject to Con-6th October, 1930, will
b. "I Love You",
Grieg (Sung in German)
3. Mr. H. G. Anniss-Tenor,
3. "Come into the Garden Maud
Balfe. b. "Mitanwy", Dorothy Forster. 4. Mr. W. H. Bailey-Raritone.
a. "The Pretty Creature",
5.
Tent...
All claims against the steamor, must be presented to the Undersigned on er before the 20th October, 1930, or they will not be recognised.
All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are, to be left in the Godowns, where. they will be examined on the 4th October, 1930, at 10 a.m. by Messrs. Goddard and Douglas.
No Fire Insurance has been effect- ed. ** ***
Lane Wilson,ed
b. "Gypsy Dan", Kennedy Russeli,
A Restaurant Episode
Dick Barty (Assisted by Deldre O'Moore).
6. Lyric Dance Orchestra.
"Following the sun around.” INTERVAL OF 5 MINUTES.
7. Mr. H. G. Anniss-Tenor.
n. "I heard a Mavis Calling",
Cecil Baumer, Stephen. Adams.
b. "Reans",
8. Mr. R. Sanger-Soprano,
3. "If my Songs had Wings"..
Hahn (Sung in French).
b. "Serenade", 2
9.
Totsi (Sung in Italian). Mr. W. H. Bailey-Baritone.
Hatton. a. "To Anthon","
b. "The Cheery Philosopher",
I
Lidgey.
10.
"Hot For Paris" chronicles the
11.
Lyric Dance Orchestra. "Nobody cares if. I'm Blue", Mr. I. G. Annies and Mr. W. H. Balley Vocal Duct. "Watchman! What of the Night?
J. Sargent.
sons, or by nearly 30 per cent. amatory exploits of two seagoing Instead of receding, along with Don Jann on shore leave in France.
▸ ludicrous climax at a provincial
11. p.m.-Close Down..
SPÄIN HEADING FOR
REVOLUTION.
the general tide in Europe the num-The story develops into a riot of 12 Lyric' Dance Orchestra. her of unemployed in Great Britain comedy and suspense which reaches has been constantly rising... Thus, the position in
Great wedding. Britain, the only free trade In- The supporting cast includes dustries country of any great im Charles Judels, Lennox Pawle, portance, is in glaring contrast to George Fawcett, and many other the steady improvement that is be- favourites. In addition to direct- ing effected in European countries ing the production, Raoul Walsh'also which have assured their industries wrote the story, with adaptatio reasonable protection against for and continuity by Charles J. Mc eign competition, especially on the hone market.
It is generally agreed by inter- national experts that protection or safeguarding tightly concolved and applied, are among the main factors likely to bring about a change in the desired direction. It is
Armly believed that if
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Such rumours have been recur-
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On Bombay-
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On Manila---
Guirk. William K: Wells supplied rent since 1918, when the King of the dialogue.
Spain was forced to cancel his pro-
On demands. 64, posed trip to Argentina on the
On Shanghal ccasion of that country's centenaryOn demand
Tis:79:
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"THAT'S MY BABY" » of independence celebrations and Dollar2% dis
On Yokohama There is plenty to laugh at in send his aunt, the Infanta Isabellc.
to represent him. 3 Paramoantão, picture “That's.:) My.
On demand The reason such a trip is re Sovereigns (Bank'a Bri-Baby" which is showing at the Stargarded here as impossible is that,
buying rate) Theatre to-day only, at. 5.30 p.m.
1/3 5/16 manufacturers are per-
along with a comedy in which Max in order that the voyage should be Silver (per oz.) 16%
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The leading player in the feature the same time need to visit every Copper Cash Nominal.
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wn against all comers, as they have film, is Douglas MacLean, supported country where Spaniards have Copper Cents... 8% prem
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mitted to compete on fair
done in the past.
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and
Davidson is starred.-")
by an ideal cast. He is particularly settled. Such a voyage would have Rate of Natiye In tummy. In his role, and the film, on to take in all Central and South
the whole, is a bright entertainment. America.
It is obvious that, regardless of the internal situation in Spain, It The Little Folk Garden School" would be impracticable for the King Is the new name given to the open to remain abroad long enough to nir school organised by Mrs. Dmake such an extensive and arduous Lewis at 88 Route Doumer, Shang tours Also the King could 12hal, which was opened on September afford to make an official visit.any. 16. It was orignally advertised as the where without first returning the "Tiny Tots › Nursery School," the
visit made to Madrid, by President organizer having unwittingly chosen Carmona of Portugal A name similar to a kindergarten already in existence.
vour net, do when
sito paper basket
The North China Star reports that three missionaries had
Lescape, from drow
at Peitao
the undertow
unconscious when
but she later recovertá
The visit to Portugal was orginal, arranged for last April but was postponed indefinitely
It is generally recognised here narrow, that King Alfonso, would like to "gust make a South American tour or
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Auction
FRIDAY, October 3, 1930, commencing at 2.30 p.m. at their Sales Room, Duddell Street.
A Large Quantity of VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD
FURNITURE.
Comprising:-
Teak Hatstands, Glass Cabinet, Chesterfield Couches and Arm- chairs, Desks, Gramophones and Records. Pictures, Carpets, Rugs, Piano, Wardrobe Trunks, Electric Table Fan, Cloisonne
Vases, Curios, Ornaments, Wall Clock, etc.
Teak Dining Tables. Dining Chairs, Sideboards with Bevelled Mirrors, Dinner Waggon, lce Chest, Dinner Crockery,, Glass Ware, Tea Sets, Flower Pots, Basin, Gas Cooking
Ranger, Screen, Stove, Underwood and Remington Typewriters, Office Chair, Baby Pram., Enamelled Bath, etc.
Teak, Brass and Iron Bedsteads, Wardrobes with Bevelled Mirrors, Dressing Tables, Chest of Draw- ers, Book Case, Aviary, Wash Stand with Bevelled Mirror, etc.
and
A Quantity of BLACKWOOD FURNITURE Including:-
Joss Tables, Curia Cabinet, Ten Pays, Jardinieres, Opium Stools, Chest, Deak, etc.
Also
One 5-Valve Gecophone Cold
model),
One 4-Valve Radio Set with
Loudspeaker.
On View from Thursday, Octo ber 2, 1930.
Terms: Cash on Delivery.
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GÁLLIPOLI AGAIN.
REALISTIC SCENES IN BRITISH FILM.
London, Saturday. Over one thousand men, took part in a realistic reproduction of the Gallipoli landing of 1916. for a British film, just completed...
The principal acenes were shot at Malta, where several hundred marines from the British Medi- terranean Garrison were loaned, Uniforms for actors were obtain ed by permission of the British and Australian Governments.
The Queen Elizabeth, which figured so prominently in the original operations at Suvla Bay and Hellas, was requisitioned for the film, and the dawn landing from the transport River Clyde was widely constructed. British Wireless Service.
STEAMERS MOVEMENTS
The B.I. s.o. Takada will, leave. Amoy for this port on September 80, pm, and is due here on Oc tober 1. p.m.
The E, & A. 9.8. St. Albans left. Moj, for this port on September. 26, p.m,” and is due here on Oc Litober 1 at about daylight
The P&O 1.8. Kashmir from Hong Kong, arrived at Marseillea on September 27, at 10:30a.nu.
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Conalgnear Mofcargo
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