THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 1931.
ROUND THE CINEMAS
NORMA SHEARER WEARS STUNNING GOWNS.
“LET US HE GAY."
FAITH-HEALING.
OPPOSITION TO ANOINTING: IMPOSSIBLE CURES.
MEDICAL VIEWS.
Faith-healing received the sup The most beautiful gowns she has ever worn are displayed by port of all but three of the clergy Norma Shearer in "Let Us Be in the Lower House of Convocation, Gay, Meiro - Goldwyn - Mayer's | Canterbury, at Westminster
# resolution which picturisation of the famous stage cently, when play. now playing in the Queen's had been discussed for two days Theatre.
was passed asking the Archbishop Gilbert Adrian, noted designer, to appoint a commitice to draw up created the modes for Miss a form of service for the laying Shearer and the
pantaloon-on of hands and unction (the negligee costume she wears in the anointing of the sick with bedroom sequence now is becom-seerated oil).
ing a national vogue. The sports ensembles and evening gowns are the most striking yet to reach the
screen.
re.
con-
The Rev. T. F. Monahan (Wor cester) said:
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of Shareholders will be held at To-night-Dinner Dances at the Offices of the Undersigned on Peninsula and Hong Kong Hotels. THURSDAY, the 26th
To-day-R.A.O.B. Regalia Dance. 1931, at Noon, fer the purpose of receiving the Report of the Gen- Garrison Lecture Hall.
To-morrow-Whist Drive, Sor-eral Managers, together with a geants' Mess, Gun Club Hill.
Statement of Accounts for the March 17-St. Patrick Society's year ended the 31st December, Ball, Peninsula Hotel.
March 20-Yorkshire Society The SHARE REGISTER and TRANSFER BOOKS will be Dinner.
Entertainments..
CLOSED from the 12th to the 26th To-day -- Queen's
March, 1931, both days Inclusive. That is why We see so many"Let Us Be Gay."
JARDINE, MATHESON & To-day
- Central
CO., LTD., masculine role. The supporting cures from what is called Christian
General Managers. enst includes Marie Dregster, Science. It does not matter what "King of Jazz.”
To-day Majestie
The Hong Kong Fire Insurance Raymond Hackett. Hedda Hopper, the faith of a person is for mental
It may be Tyrrell Davis, Sally Eilers and healing.
the most "Safety in Numbers"
Co., Ltd. To-day Star Gilbert Emery.
fantastic theory in the world.
"Soft Living."
To-day-World Theatre. Scarlet Maid," (Chinese
A great deal of so-called faith- healing is really due to natural Robert Z. Leonard directed the causes, and the faith necessary is) new Shearer film with Rod Lasubjective rather than objective. Roeque appearing in the leading
Tremendous Power.
Theatre
Theatre
Theatre:
Theatre.
March 7, 10, 13, 14-"Art & airs. Bottle" by A.D.C., Theatre Royal, 9.15 p.m.
"KING OF JAZZ."
said The Canon King (Chelmsford) New song hits by the nation's there was a general belief that picture). greatest song-writers are literally spiritual healing was purely fan- packed into "King of Jazz," the tastie. He continued: Universal musical ́extravaganza It is positively heartbreaking to starring Paul Whiteman and his feel that this tremendous power orchestra which is now playing in locked up in the Church cannot be the Central Theatre to capacity brought into general use unless we houses.
get some official recognition in the form of a service.
Kayne,
Sports,
See Diary on paga 8.
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Lammerts Auction. March 10-Al Sales Rooni. Duddell Street, household furniture, etc.; 2.30 p.m.
Hong Kong, 6th March, 1931.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
THE BEN LINE STEAMERS, LIMITED.
From LEITH, MIDDESBRO, ANTWERP, LONDON AND STRAITS.
The Steamship,
"RENAVON ** CONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby in formed that all Goods are being land- led at their risk into the hazardous Meetings.
and/or extra hazardous Godowns of To-morrow-Sanitary Board, 4.15 The Hong Kong & Kowloon Wharf & Godown Co., Ltd., where and/or from the wharven delivery may be ob- (talved.
Besides the eight spectacular musical numbers of the picture. A fortnight ago I happened to there are many specialities, in all mention to a rioctor that I had of which grand new songs are been anointing the sick. He look." featured. The entire picture is ed at me in the most incredulous photographed in Technicolour. manner and said, "But you don't
Mabel
who wrote mean to say it is any good?" I p.m.
Saturday-Bank of Canton, noon. "Ramona" and "Spanish Town," replied, "I don't think so. I know
March 11-Hong Kong Tele- No claims will be admitted after the two of the biggest song hits ever it is." The dortor then said: "Bu; registered, has contributed large-you cannot do anything in the face phone Co., Ltd., Exchange Build- Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining undelivered after the ly to "King of Jazz." She wrote: of organic disease. It is impos-Jing (2nd floor), 11.30 a.m.
instant will be subject to rent. All claims against the steamer must "It Happened in Monterey." a sible." That is the attitude of the
presented to the Undersigned on or beautiful ballad which is sung in medical profession 'generally.
before the 28th instant, or they will a supremely beautiful Mexican
not be recognised. setting by John Boles and
Christion Selence.
Jeanette Loff, and "My Raga- The Bishop of Woolwich mufi Romeo," sung by Jeanie (Hough) said medical men Lang and George Chiles, especial-roulizing more and more ly for the Universal production, necessity of a spiritual agency
Jeanie Lang is known as their work. He continued: "America's sweetheart of the air" because of her widespread popu-
in
March 18-Green Island Cement Co., Exchange Building, 11.30 a.m.
Home Maila To-morrow-Inward from Europe
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All broken, chafed, and damaged (Dr Negapatam (Hakozak: Maru); Goods are to be left in the Gedowns, where they will be examined on the were from Europe via Siberia (Khiva 11th instant at 10 a.m. by Messrs.
the and Hakone Maru); Outward for Goddard and Douglas.
Europe via.
Siberia (Hakozaki Maru); 10.30 am.
Miscellaneous, To-day Concert. Helena May Institute, 6.30 pm
Christian Science has grown be cause of neglect in our Church. Communicanta In our Church say: "I have been to Church for thirty years. I have never heard spiritual healing mentioned once, but since
To-morrow-Miss Capell's pupils' dancing display, Theatre Royal, 5.30
p.m.
I have joined Christian Science I March 10-Central British School
have never heard of anything else prize distribution, 5.30 p.m.
I want to get what has been denied
me Cloorch."
ed.
No Fire Insurance has been effect-
Bills of Lading will be countersign- ed by..
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SUPPORT.
have twice anointed the sick. In EUROPEANS OF MADRAS GIVE both cases there Was great spiritual comfort, but bodily heal- At the same AN APPARATUS FOR RE-ing did not follow. MOVING SUPERFLUOUS time I did not feel that the anoint- HAIRS.Lustige Blaetter, Berlin. ing was in vain."
larity on national radio pho-
grammes. Chiles is a famous New Movietone in "Rough Romance," York vaudeville headliner. Both the next feature in the Queen's work in this song with Don Rose Theatre. and Marian Statler, whose "rag Miss Chandler achieved her first
great screen success as the wistful!
Undismayed, Miss Chandler made
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A Large Quantity of VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD
Madras, Jan. 31. Speaking to-night at the Madras branch of the European Association dinner at which the Governor was present, Mr. F. Birley chairinan referred to the safeguards in a future constitution for India men- tioned by the Prime Minister at the conclusion of the Round Table Con- chairs,
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ARTICULARS & CONDITIONS Teak Hatstands, Glass Cabinets, PARTICU
of the Sala by Public Auction Chesterfield Couches and Arm-
to be held on MONDAY, the Gramophones. Records,
9th day of March, 1931, Bookcases. Desks, Office Chairs, doll" dance is a sensation,
Mr. Birley anid:-"Iz vur case Tientsin Carpets and Ruge, Cabin p.m., at the Offices of the Public Works Department, by Milton Ager and Jack Yellen, heroine of "Salute" and "The Sky our requirements in the matter of and Wardrobe Trunks, Porcelain Order of His Excellency the Gov- whose "I Wonder What Became Hawk," an epic of British aviation safeguards are easily stated. We Flower Pots and Vases,. Pictures, ernor, of one Lot of Crown Land of Sally" and other hits have during the Great War.
at Wong Nei Chung, in the Colony made them one of the best known Soon after the completion of this want only a fair field and no favour Hand Paintings, etc.
Teak Extension Dining Tables, song writing teams, wrote several picture she was told that she We want equality of rights as citi- |
years, with the option of renewal numbers especially for the White-would enact the part of a girl of zens of the Empire. We could not Dining Chairs, Sideboards, Crock of Hong Kong for a term of 75 "A Bench in the the North woods, the daughter of rightly ask for more, but we could|ery, Glass Ware, Cutlery, Cooking at a Crown Rent to be fixed by man picture. Park." "I've Got Those Happy a forest trader whose cabin ad- not be expected to be satisfied with Utensils, Ice Cheste, Dressing the Surveyor of His Majesty the
less.
Tabica, Chest of Drawers, Wash- King, for one further term of 75 Feet," "The Song of the Dawn" joins the camp of a reystering
Expropriation.
stands, Blankets, Linen, etc. and "I Want to do Things for crowd of lumberjacks.
""The commerce and industry Teak and Brass Bedsteads with You" are among them.
As played by the Whiteman the change from a cultivated Bri- which we have built up through the Mattresses, Wardrobes with Bevel- Lacquer Teapoys, orchestra in the picture, these tish girl to a woman of the wilder-centuries in this country must be led Mirrore, Bongs provide the ultimate in ass. In "Rough Romance" Fox protected from expropriation, and, Trousers Preas, Sewing Machine, popular music from beautiful Movietone production directed by as individuals, we ask for that in- Electric Heater. Electric Table ballads to catchy jazz. And never A. F. Erickson, she is entirely con-alienable right of all persons to be Fans, etc. before has the clarity of sound of vincing in the part of "Marna tried and judged by our peers,
"We hold the view that, provided "King of Jazz" been even ap-Reynolds." Other featured mem- proached on the screen.
bers in the cast of this outdoor a stable Government can be assured Grace Hayes, vaudeville star, alm, photographed amid the scenic within the British Empire, the citi- sings in the picture some of her beauties of the Cascade Range in zens of India, in common with all distinctly individual personality Washington, are, George O'Brien, other citizens of that great com songs, including "They Call who plays opposite Miss Chandler monwealth of nations, should be Dancing a Pleasure," another new Antonio Moreno, and Noel Francis free to govern themselves.
We cannot conscientiously with one. Billy Kent, Al Norman, Paul Howard, and other famous eccen-1 "WHY BRING THAT UP?” hold from others that freedom for which our forefathers fought, but tric dancers, strut their best to the incomparable tunes.
Charles Mack, of Moran and it is none the less the bounden duty The famous "Sisters G," the Mack, the Two Black Crows, the of the British nation to assure dancing sensation of Europe be-lazy voiced comedian who has never themselves that they are handing fore they were taken direct to failed to produce laughs by merely over the administrative and execu- Universal from Berlin for the remarking "well, what of It?" tive government to reliable suc
CONSIGNEES' NOTICES picture, appear in singing and "Let him have it" and other com-cessors,"
The following unclaimed tele dancing novelties. Jeanette Loff monplace utterances, becomes
"I cannot close," said Mr. Birley,
Consignees of cargo ex 6.6. gramTA is lying at the office renders the beautiful "My Bridal humorous by placing himself in the
to take the the Great Northern Telegraph Veil" number in the atmospheric frame of mind of a boy from three "without remarking on the unique Gange are reminded
(Limited) of position in which the results of the delivery of their goods which will | Company wedding spectacle which is one of to eight years of age. the supreme beauties of the pic- "All of my questions and con- Round-Table Conference have placed be subject to rent after March 10. mark
Consignees of cargo ex 8.8, Vendor, from Shanghai.. chisions are exactly what might be the Congress Party. The Viceroy George Gershwin's famous said by a kid ander eight years of has, in his wisdom, seen fit to give Benavon are reminded to take de- "Rhapsody in Blue," the only age-not nine or ten, for after his the leaders of that body full op livery of their goods which will be jazz composition ever to be ac-birthday a boy isn't funny," Mack portunity to consider their position, subject to rent after March 12.
and the whole world now looks, to corded the honour of symphonic explained. rendition, is recorded both in "When I say but what if another them to prove that at heart, they Eound and photography as bird gets thers ahead of him? are men of goodwill desiring only colourful spectacle, conceived and every one laughs, yet few.realise the power to do good to their fellow -directed, as was the entire pic-that this is a perfectly logical ques. citizens.
ture,
"Their fide is at the flood. I by John Murray tion from a child who can't get the Anderson, the famous New York Idea clearly in his head,
wonder, if they will have the producer of the "Greenwich "Go right down the line of my breadth of vision to seize the op Village Follies and other celeet remarks and you'll find the portunity." brated musical shows,
ture.
"ROUGH ROMANCE,
same thing true.
MEN
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