SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1931.
VOLUNTEER CORPS ROUND THE CINEMAS
ORDERS FOR THE COMING WEEK.
PARADES.
Corps Band.
WILLIAM HAINES IN COWBOY FILM.
"WAY OUT WEST."
THE CHINA MAIL..
wich Village, Others prominent?
in the cast. are Marjoris White, Richard Keene and Paul Page. Millard Wobb directed.
"TRUE TO THE NAVY.”
NEW BAND PRESIDENT.
The passing of the American Volunteer Defence Corpe Orders Laughs, thrills and romance are flapper is signified by the disap- Issued by Lieut.-Col. L. G. Bird, jalt well woren into the picture pearance of the most characteristic 0.5.0, 0.B.B., Commandant, state: "Way Out West featuring William thing of her rent the stappers Haines which is now showing in bob. Even Clarn Bow, queen of the Queen's Theatre. Leila Hyams the sisterh.od, is permitting her has the leating female role and flaming red hair to grow. lent much support to "Bill" in the Now the Bow coiffeur is moro love making scenes. For support vivid than ever. There is more of Head-in the rough Stuff "Bill" had the it. The ral hair is now shoulder p.m.assistance of a crowd of real tough ter gth and Miss Bew wears it free. looking cowboys, whilst in the lotting it blow about where it will. Corps Band Miniature Rille Club.comedy side he was backed up by The now Bow head dress will be There will be a meeting of the Polly Moran, the screamingly seeu in her latest picture, "True to Club at the Miniature Range on funny cook, and Clift Edwards, the the Navy." which will show in the Wednesday at 6.30 p.m.
musical cowboy who was more in Central Theatre or next change, his element strumming his uke and Layers as detailed will parade at warbling nonsensical songs than Gun Club I at 5.30 p.m. on punching cowa Thursday.
There will be a practice at quarters on Monday, at 5.20 sherp.
Battery.
Engineer Company. Monday. Miniature Range shoot at Headquarters 5.30 p.m.
"KING OF JAZZ"
"Ship Anoy," one of the short
A slice of musical comedy, with Reminder parade at Headquar-talkies In the supporting pro- part of Central Park, New York fers al 5.30 p.m. on Thursday for gramme, ів a little feast produced as the setting, is afforded map reading.
of jazz, leg show and wise uy the "Beach In the Park" num- cracks for those who like ber of Universal's super-extrava-
The this sort of stuff.
M.C.xanza, "King of Jazz," which comes for the concert is a "Lootenant" of to the Central Theatre soon. the Navy wlio won his gold braids. The number is cleverly built when he failed to save the Cap-about and introduces the latest tain's ma-in-law who fell overboard song hit, "A Bench in the Park," during a cruise of the good shipwritten especially for the all-sound Amusement.
and Technicolour production by Milton Ager and Jack Yellon.
There will be D.L. training at Wellington Barracks on Thursday, at £30 pm
Corps Signals, Parades will be held at Corps Headquarters at 5.30 p.m. on Tues- day and Friday.
Machine Gun Troop. Details will be issued later to each member individually by 0.0 Troop.
Machine Gun Company, The Company will parade at Volunteer Headquarters in mufti with belt and side-arms for practice for G.O.C. Inspection at 5.30 pm. on Tuesday.
ed."
"THE BIG POND."
*
Paul Whiteman and his entire orchestra, who star in the revue,
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THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB.
ANNUAL RACE MEETING
1981.
February 28, March 2, 3, 4, and 7, 1931.
N SATURDAY, February 28, the dret race will be run at 1.30 p.m., and on all other days at 11.30 0.m. On the first day the Arat bell will be rung at 1 pm. and on the other four days at 11 a.m.
MEMBERS' BADGES & ENCLOSURE. Members are reminded that they
and their ladies must wear their badges prominently displayed.
No one without a badge will be admitted to the Members' Enclo-
aure.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
ST. STEPHEN'S COLLEGE, STANLEY,
XAMINATION for NEW STU-
8, at 9.30 am. March 3.
NONDALE,
School re-opens on
For prospectus apply Mr. Li Hot-tung, Messrs Banker, Bank of China Bullding, or ST. STEPHEN'S COLLEGE, STANLEY,
TO LET
furnished rooza TO LET.-European has large un- with open view. Modern conveniences. Hong Kong side. Apply Box No. 682, c/o "China Mail."
PUBLIC AUCTION.
Badges admitting nos-members to the Members' Enclosure and Club Rooms at $10 per day includ- ing tax-or $10 including tax for the Meeting (ladies $5 and $20, respectively), aro obtainabla through the Secretary upon intro- Undersigned have received duction by a Member, such Mem- Instructions, to sell by Public ber to be responsible for all chits, ↑ &c.
Badges admitting to Member' Enclosure will NOT be on sale at the Race Club.
On no protext will children be permitted in either enclosure dur- ing the first four days of the Meet- ing.
SERVANTS' PASSES. - Passes for Servants will be in- sued on application to Mésers. Linstead & Davis. Alexandra Buildings,
In "The Big Pond." his newest become film comedians as well as PUBLIC ENCLOSURE. starring film. Maurice Chevalier the world's best known jazz band. becomes thoroughly "Americanis in this sequence
The price of admission to the of the picture. Public Enclosure is $ per day in- Clever comedy "gags" have been cluding tax for all persons, includ Armoured Car Company.
1x earlier films showed the worked out for them by John Muring ladies, and is payable at the Car Section-Parade on Moday, former favourite of the Folies Ber ray Anderson, who came from the Gute.
wit at Headquarters at 5.30 p.m. forgere in the characterisations of a New York musical comedy especial- Soldiers and Sailors in uniform driving instruction and crew drill, nusic ball singer and of an ambas-ly to direct the Whiteman spec- are admitted to the Public Enclo
Motor Cyeld Section.--Parade on sndor extraordinaire in a mythical tacle.
sure at $1 per day, including tax. Monday, at Headquarters at 5.30 kingdom. But "The Big Pond" Besides the "Rajah of Rhythm** Bookmakers, Tic Tac men, &c., n, for instructions! driving and shows him as an enterprising "big and his band, such well-known will not be permitted to operate map reading etc.
shot" in a chewing gum factory. stage and screen celebrities as within the precincts of the Hong And nothing could be more Ameri-Jeanette Log, Stanley Smith, Kong Jockey Club during the en than that.
Willam Kent, the Brox Sisters, Race Meeting. "The Big Pond" is based on "The Rhythm Trio," the Russell Broadway play of last season by Markert Dancers and the Holly- George
Kiddleton and A. E. wood Beauties, all appear in this Thomas. The atory deals with a number. young_ Frenchman, who is employed Special choras and danca num as guide for American tourists in bers,
"gag" lines and dialogue, Venice. Through the influence of swift Alm actfon were written for some tourists he is taken to Amer-his number.
to take
position in chewing gum factory. He starts "at the bottom" and gains prestige) in the business through his novel ideas about advertising. He writes successful songs which exploit the company's product, Before longi he is a power in the Industry, and un nce in the regard of his sweet- heart, played by Claudette Colbert, the lady of "The Lady Lles" fame. "The Big Pond" was produced in the Parandount Long Island Studio, under the direction of Hobart Henley, who directed "The Lady Dance at Hong Kong Hotel. Lies" and "Roadhouse Nights."
Scottish Company. Parades-Thursday,
Jrill.
far
arms
"Not at school to-day ?” "We have a holiday." "Why?"
new
"Grandfather invited the teacher to see his zellar last night" Moustique, Charlerol.
No. 7 Platoon at Headquartere 6.30 p.m. under Captain H. R. For- syth.
d
A
B
SHADOWS BEFORE
COMING EVENTS ANNOUNCED
IN CHINA MAIL,
Social Functions To-day-Tea Dance and Dinner
To-day-Ten Dance and Dinner In addition to Miss Colbert the Dance at Peninsula Hotel. supporting cast includes George,
To-night-Concert and Dance
Barbier, Elaine Koch, Frank Lyon, at May Hall, University. Marion Ballou, Andree Corday and Nat Pendleton,
"The Big Pond" is showing to crowded houses daily in the Central Thetatro.
"THE GOLDEN (ALF.”
El Brendel, famous Fox Movie-
No. 6 Platoon at Kowloon Dock tone comedian, who will be seen
under Lieut. G. Dunean, M.B.E.
Belts and sidearms will be worn. Muskelry Stonecutters Range has been allotted to the Company on March 8. Details of practices will
be issued later.
Portuguese Company.
and heard in "The Golden Calf," sensational comedy with musle coming to the Queen's Theatre to- the exception that morrow, is proves the rule.
For ages, the clown in real life
To-night Football Interport Dinner, Feninsula Hotel..
To-morrow-Tea Dance at Re- pulse Bay Hotel.
Entertainments, To-day - Queen's Theatre. "Way Out West."
To-day- Central Theatre "Big Pond."
To-day Majestle Theatre;
"Paris".
To-day. Star Jim The Conqueror."
To-day-World "Battling Butler."
Theatro.
Theatre.
Employers are requested to dis- tribute them with discrimination and to endorse their names on the i passes.
Servants are not permitted in the Members' Enclosure except for passing through on their duties, but must remain in their employ- ers' stands.
Any persons found, loitering with Servants' Passes in their pos- session will forfeit the same, and will be removed from the enclo-
sure,
By Order,
C. B. BROWN,
Secretary. Hong Kong, February 11, 1981.
HOTEL GUESTS
AT THE HONG KONG HOTEL
February 20, 1931. Mrs. L. R. Andrews. Mesars. R. W. Bormond, Gaston Blum, J. H. Backhouse, J. C. Brandan.
Messrs. G. Chapman, W. C. 9. Corry, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Coiller, Mr and Mrs. C. Chan.
Cal. G. Godson.
Messrs. H. Heinmenz, M. Hanne, Wm. Hill, John E. Hope.
Mr. J. E. Joseph,
Mr. Y. M. Kam.
Miss H. Elle, Mr. and Mrs.
Home Mail. To-day- Inward from Europe has always been known as a sad via Negapatam (Fushimi Mara); Man Thousands of plays and from America and ports (President Parades. The Company will stories have been written about the Wilson); Outward for Europe via J. H. Lee,
poor comedian, making others Siberia (Fushimi Maru), 5.30 p.m
Sports.
parade as strong as possible pt Headquarters on Friday, at 5.30 laugh while all the time his heart p.m Practice for G.O.C.'s Inspects breaking."
tion.
"Not me," says El. "I'm a happy Every one of the Company will guy, all the time. I have a alce
the
See Diary on page 9.
Meetings. To-day-Meeting of the Bank
be expected to attend all parades home, a charming wife, a couple of of East Asia, & p.m. unt after the G.O.C.'s Inspection. automobiles and money in
Peak Rauge. The Peak Range has been allotted to No. 12A Pla- toon to-morrow.
bank."
March 6-Annual meeting of | H.K., Canton & Macao Steambon! Brendel, as a matter of fact, in Co., Ltd., Queen's Building, 11 4.m. one comedien who is nearly always in character even when he is not appearing befors a camera. He Dress:-Optional, but dress must always has a fund of new wise-
Firing will commence at 9 am abarp.
Be firm at the ball! There is a rood resolution for the New Year
Mr. and Mrs. H. Mason, Mr. W. A. McComb,
Mr. H. W. Newland.
Dr. G. W. Oliverona.
Auction,
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ON
FRIDAY, February 27, 1931. commencing at 10.30 a.m.,
at No. 94A. Nathan Road, Kowloon)
A Quantity of
VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD
FURNITURE.
On View from Thursday, Febru ary 26, 1931.
Terms: Cash on Delivery.
LAMMENT BROS.,
Auctioneers.
Hong Kong. February 21, 1931.
CHURCHES
A
OF
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ONE DOLLAR IS MADE FOR ALL NOTICES UNDER THIS HEADING
ST. JOHN'S CATHEDRAL HONG KONG.
February 22, 1st Sunday in Lent.
Holy Communion, 8 a.m. Holy Communion (Peak Church), ga.m..
Children's Service, 10 a.mn. Matins, Litany and Sermon, 11.
1.m.
Preacher: The Dean, Subject: "Mahomet or Christ?". Evensong, 6 p.m.
..
Special Notices. Lecture followed by Discussion at 6.30 p.m.
Subject: "Psychology and tho Validity of Christian Experience." Speaker: Rev. E. A. Armstrong,
B.A.
UNION CHURCH, Kennedy Road, Hong Kong.
Sunday, February 22, 1931. Morning Service, 11 am. Evening Service, 6 p.m. Preacher: Rev. E. G. Powell. Sunday Schools: Kenedy Road at 10 a.m. and Talkoo at 8 p.m.
Morning Service Broadcast. Social Hour after Evening Ser vice.
FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST,-
[Branch of The Mother Church, The First Church of Christ, Scien- tist, in Boston, Mass, USA.]
Macdonnell Road, below Bowen Road Tram Station. Sunday Service, February 22, 1931, 11.15 a.m.
Subject:-"Mind."
The Sunday School is held
OD
Wednesday Evening Meeting at 5.80 o'clock.
Reading Room at above address, open;---
Tuesday and Friday 10 am. 12 Nooa.
to
Mr. and Mrs. Ponnett, Mr. A. V. | Sunday morning at 10 o'clock. Pinson, Mr. and Mrs. S. G. Phelps. Mr. and Mrs. L. P. Quincy. Mesara. F. L. Robbian, L. G. Royaards.
Mestra. W. Smith, M. M. Sokoloff, H. Scholz, B. Schricker, D. E. Sasaoon, R. J. Shaw.'
R. E. Toeg, Lient Tong, Miss Nora Messra. J. Thun, H. Tiefenbecker,
Mr. R. L. Wyllie, Miss H. Wilson.
will make all the difference in your Toeg. golf-Archie Compston.
be definitely either Civilian or cracks to pull on his friends, or that, if you can only stick to It, Khakl with belt, Pouches Rifles some new anecdote he has thought and Bayonets. Range Officer-up..
Sue Carol and Jack Mulhall have the leading roles in "The Golden
Lieut: H. J. Silva.
Band President.
Captain P. R. Davies will tom- Calf," which is dashing comedy of porarily take over the duties of the gag Bohemian set in Green- Band President from 2nd Lieut. D.
L. Strellett on proceeding on leave,
Handing Over and Taking Over No. 1831 Pte K HBatger, No. 4 Platoon, granted sick leave, from
Certificates will be forwarded to
the Adjutant as soon as possible.30.11.30 to 31.1.81.
Marksman, M.C.
No. 1906 Dmr. H. R. Major, No.
G Platoon, bas qualified as marke-
man and is entitled to wear the)
badge for one year.
Transfor.
(Bgd.) · W. H. G. GOATER,
Captain, -
Adjutant H.K.V.D.C. | Advisory Committee.
Ita notified for.general
in
formation that the following now
No. 1440 Pte. A; J, R. Wolff, No. constitute the Volunteer Corpe Plabson, is transferred to Ma-] Advisory. Committee appointed by china Gun - Troop with effect · from | His Excellency the Governor under 20.231.
Strength.
The following has been taken on Corps Strength
Pte, C. M. da Siva No. 12A.] Platoon.
No. 840 Pte. G. H. Douglas, Re- serve, Company, returned from leave on 9,28161
2nd Lieuto D. £ Btrallett, No.
8 Platoon, granted leave from 1:3.31 to 81.12.31.
(Continued in next Column)
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Mr. 1. D. Butcher.
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Mr. L. N. Murphy
Hon: Mr. J. J. Paterson,
Mr. THR Shaw.
Mr.P, Warren.
Monday and Thursday 5.30 to 7 p.m.
The Public is cordially invited to attend the service and visit the Reading Room.
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