TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 1931.
ROUND THE CINEMAS
K. R. A.
FAREWELL TO REV, J. H. JOHNSTON.
"REMOTE CONTROL" WITH W. HAINES.
PLEASING PRESISIŅTATION,
A MASTER-CROOK.
THE CHINA MAIL.
HEIR-PRETENDER.
NEW DAY FOR FRENCH ROYALTY,
$
WEDDING IN PALERMO.
Paris, April 7. French royalists see the dawn- ing of a new day, bringing health and vigour to the House of Bourbon-Orleans, in to-morrow's marriage, at Palermo, of Prince Henri, Count de Paris, and his distant cousin, Princess Isabelln to d'Orleans-Bragance.
There まちよりさい a representative A clever story of a master-crook gathering of members of the who direct, the nelivities of a gang. Kowloom Residents' Assoriation of bank robbera by giving out clues in St. Andrew's Church Hall last in nightly radio talks, forms the night when a farewell presenta-lea behind William Haines newest Lion was made to the Rev. J.Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer talkies, "Re- Burave Johnston, a past Pre-mote Control, now showing in the ilaines has one sident of the Association, on his Queen's Theatre. impending departure from the of his most Interesting roles
date as manager of the broadcast-
Colony.
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To-day Queen's "Remote Control."
Today Central "Morocco."
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To-day--Sanitary Board, 435
Prince Henri, who will cele- To-dar Majestic
A Sad Business,
station who becomes implicated in brate his 23rd birthday on July 5, "Captain of the Guard."
Today Star The President, Mr. F. C. Mow the robberies but manages to prove is the heir-pretender to the
Tall, hand-"Four Devils." Fung, addressing the gathering his innocencb by tracking down the throne of France.
with the blue eyes and To-day-World the some, Combined with said: "Except at our annual real crooks, meetings it is rarely that we high tension mystory is a huge fund flaxen hair of the Orleans family, "On Your Back." have any occasion to call to- of typical Haines comcily, one scene Prince Henri is the favourite of gether the members of the Kow-being particularly riotous, in which French royalists. His father. Joon Residents' Association but the comedian imitates a number of the Duc de Guise, is the actual
pretender to the throne. the committen have felt that we well known radio stars.
Princess Isabella, 20 years old, should ask you to gather here Polly Moran, in the guise of an! this evening to do honour to one advise to beauty seeking flappers, is the daughter of Prince and Pierre d'Alcantara. } who has served the Association lands to the hilarity, while equally Princess wall and who is shortly about to good performances are offered by The Prince, who was born at p.m.
To say "Good-bye" is Mary Doran in the feminine lead; Petropolis, near Rio de Janeiro, a sad business but in this Colony Charlie King, who sings the pis. renounced his pretentions to the Little Brazilian throne in favour of hia of Hong Kong, I am afraid, mentore's song hit, "Just come and men go. I am not go- Closer": John Miljan, as the "had brother, Prince Louis, at Cannes Princess Isabella is ing to detain you very long this man": J. C. Nugent, Edward in 1909. evening as we fortunately have Nugent, Wilbur Mack, James Don- thus the direct descendant of
Dom Pedro of Brazil. Warner P. a colleague in Mr. Cock, who is fan, Edward Brophy,
French Royalists believe to- one of the oldest past presidents Richmond and Russell Hopton. But of the Association, to speak on the leading honours must go to morrow's marriage of these two our behalf."
young descendants of King Louis Philippe and King Louis XV will unite the party as it has never
leave us.
Haines. whose splendid handling of Mr. B. Cock, M.B.E.. in mak-both the comedy and dramatic ing the presentation of a Chinese angles of his part marks another ivory chess set, on behalf of the high spot in his Wilkie career, members, said:
"Ladies
and
Genetignen,
Reverend Sir, The President STRICTLY UNCONVENTIONAL has deputed to me the honour of addressing you to-night on be- half of the K.R.A.
and existences.
Into over
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been united since the establish- ECHO OF FLIGHT TO
ment of the Third Republic. Prince Henri, who like his father!
INDIA.
is exiled from France, has com- pleted his studies and is now pre-Claim Against a Pilot paring himself for his royal
called to
the Who Did Not Go. duties if ever French throne.
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WATER RETURN.
The level and storage of water in our reservoirs on April 1, 1931, is s ander:-
City and H
District.
1930 1931 14B 26'11"B
Tytam
28′ G′′B 25' 1"D Tytam
Byewash Tytum Intermediate 55' 7"B 35' 0"R Tytam Tuk
3' 5" 42'10"B A dispute between two famous Wong Nei Chung 22 7'B 16 3 28'10"13 To-morrow's ceremony will be
with the Pokfulum held in the strictest privacy at airmen in connection
[Note: B. denotes "Below Over
Division on March 11.
Storage in millions and decimals of gallons.
1930 272.35 1.67
1921 193.20
.68
14.50
52.70
437.60
582.50
5.08 29.00
5,07
1965
"Strictly Unconventional;" Your calling brings you most-
Somerset Mangham's brilliant ly into touch with our spiritual
comedy of marriage and morula interests but by your work onhich is showing at the Queen's this important Committee you have looked after the more Theatre on Thursday, was adapted the Palais d'Orleans at Palermo Duchess of Bedford's flight to our Abovs Overflows: material side of our aspirations from his play. "The Circle," which in the presence of the Duc and India had its sequel in the King's L. denotes "Level with Overflow.")
was one of the most widely dis- Duchess of Guise and immediate Bench tributed plays in the history of the members of the two families. when Captain Barnard qued for the Aye Ready.
Its elever dialogue has Only leading members of the recovery of £200, which he alleged
Tytum Mr. Robert Henr Tytam Byewash 20 Royalist movement have been in-he tent to You have always been ready drama.
translated been
Tytam Intermediate and willing to respond to any
The defendant admitted the pay- Tytam Tuk calls for help or consolation and languages and dialects, and it has vited to attend. After the wed-Meintosh.
been played in more than 40 coun- ding, the young royal couple will
that they Wong Ne! Chung tries. Its American stage success return to Brussels where Prince ments, but contended
Pokfulam made on behalf of the with the late John Drew and Mrs. Henri will continue his military were
Duchess, under an agreement be-
Total ... 701.10 B54.40 Leslie Carter is well known. studies.
Consumption of water in the City Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer gave the
French instructors of military tween the Duchess and him (Mr.)
and District in millions and da direction of this comedy to David tactics and international law and McIntosh).
The defendant alleged that he cimals of gallons during the month
of March. Burlon, The cast includes Lewis government are constantly in at-
1930 Catherine Dale Owen. tendance upon the Prince at the was approached by Captain Bar-
216,01 257.13 Torrence, Alison Skip-family home near Brussels. Thenard to join as a pilot on a long-Consumption
distance flight in which the Estimated population 41,160 461,480 worth, Tyrrell Davis, Mary Forbes Prince spends 6 hours of every
per passenger. Consumption
head per day... 15.8 18.4 and Paul Cavanagh, a newcomer day in study, the remainder in Duchess would be a
Captain Barnard in Dezember, from Britain.'
hunting and horseback riding.
March, 1930-From March 1 to 31, French royalists were allowed 1927, made an agreement, on ben 12 hours supply (6 s.m.--6 pin.) to present their felicitations to half of the Duchess, whereby Mr. was given to all Rider Main Districts
p.m.-- the young bride at a recent re- Mcintosh was to receive $15 a (Principal Mains closed, G
a.m.). ception in Paris over which the month and expenses until the flight
March, 1911-From March 1 to 31) Mr. McIntosh a constant street fountain supply was Duchess of Guise and the Prince to India began. and Princess Pierre d'Orleans went to Holland, Poland and Ger-operated in all Rider Main Districts.
Thousands many to make arrangements, but Bragance presided.
Stone.
Ernest
"WHOOPEE."
R
of royalists, many of whom had was suddenly informed, in May not come to Paris from the provinces 1928, that his services were especially for the ceremony, filed required. Mr. McIntosh claimed past the young couple and pledged 177 on account of expenses and themselves to serve, honour and salary. He did not repay the obey the Prince and Princess.-balance of the £200, as he had a claim against the Duchess for an United Press.
alleged breach of contract and wrongful dismissal..
£1,500 Gift,
Do you think we could live on ten pounds EL week if we were
To be the most beautiful blonde married?"
"Yea, Jack, for a week, but na in Hollywood is a good deal of a
distinction in longer."-Bulletin, Sydney.
where town blondes are дн common and as beautiful as they are scarce and homely in loss fortunate places. though you are comparatively a Yet that is the title bestowed by short sojourner in this great Artist Henry Clive little Colony you will leave your Finley, glorified Ziegfeld show- mark in the handsome church girl, in Whoopee," the Samuel which has been erected under Goldwyn-Florenz Ziegfeld musical your direction.
sensation, starring Eddie Cantor, With us you will leave in our which comics to the minds a pleasant memory, in our Theatre on Sunday. meetings and in our hearts a
Clive selected Miss Finloy after 1 Bix months search through
void.
on Muriel
Queen's STOP
For two years you have been Hollywood which he figured to be our President and have led our the place where beauty was best
and discussions with
and most abundant. Immediately
debates
tact, wisdom and dignity, and it he chose her, Florenz Ziegfeld gave is for this we are honouring you her
11 contract to appear in the stage version of "Whoopee,"
now.
Our
My all too brief expression of then running at the New Amster-
appreciation supplements dam Theatre in Now York
this modest gift of chessmen,
On the board is, in a sense, re-
produced the game of life, the
he added.
tangles and complexities are like he was astonished, and "now ours, each man while appearing to stand alone on his appointed am dumbfounded at this honour," square depende on the support of of his side and that support must be loyal, correct and prompt if that game is to be won. The pawn has his place as well as the bishops. Tonight is the bishop's move, your move, with which we are particularly concerned and we are united in wishing you and yours, success, health and happi-
your new square.'
ness in (Applause).
Presidential Leanings. himself quite a lot and the work As President he had enjoyed
had been quite delightful. "In Hong Kong. I find that the Pre- sidents of Clubs and Societies think it is their duty to dominate motions from the chair and feel the meeting. They often make they are called upon to regulate the whole policy of the Club. I don't say that is always the case, but I have seen something of the kind," said the speaker. "At Home the chairman's model is the Speaker of the House of Com- mons, a man who has no voice: except to utter what he perceives to be the mind of the House. The the Association for the very ideal chairman. is one who is able handsome present.
The speaker referred to his to focus his thoughts on the seven years' residence in Kow-group of persons upon the fssue loon and spoke of the changes he in question, and as he listens to their deliberations he senses had seen during that time--the -going up of... the Kowloon What is the feeling of the meet- Y.M.C.A.. then of the Peninsula ing and then he assists in the pro- Hotel and then a tide of modern cess of crystallising the senti- & phrase." Mr. architecture. He recalled going ments into
Trying Circumstances, Accepting the gift the Rev. Horace Johnston said that al-i though the circumstances were very trying he would endeavour to respond to the very kind words spoken by Mr. Cock and to thank
with the Hon. Mr. A. G. Johnston said that misunder Fletcher ap the hill on which standings and sharp division of now stands the Kowloon Hospi- opinions were simply the result tal. The Hon, Mr. Fletcher at of two persons seeing a thing that time pointed to a vacant from & difficult angle.
In conclusion, the speaker said Bite, which is now Kowloon Tong..
Regarding the K.R.A.. the that the gift was particularly apt speaker said that in his second as it would remind him of the year here he was elected on the fact that he was one of the three committee. That surprised him founders of the Kowloon Chess and he was again surprised when Club, from which institution he the following year he was asked carried away a small silver cup to step up to the chair. When as one of the rouvenirs which he he was nominated a second time had on (Applause).
Kowloon.
1031
1930
1931 Kowloon Reservoir
and Byewash 5' 0" 23′ 8′′B
Reservoir
8' 0"B 6' 0"B Shek Lai Pui
L.
13' 9"D Reception Reservoir
Btorage in millions and decimala of gallons.
1930 1931 Kowloon Reservoir
302,40 and Byewash
101.90
93.00
PRESS Capt. Barnard, giving evidence, shek hat Pui
Madrid, Yesterday.
Reservoir
eaid that Mr. McIntosh did not go
was Reception Reservoir as a co-pilot, because "nable to see Mr. McIntosh after
he
Total
The Capital is sleepless and excited,
Lain Night revellers are dancing and singing, accepting us gospel (In spite of a Minis- terial denial) the report that King Alfonso has already ab- dicated and actually left the Palace.
Crowds assembled outside the heavily guarded Palace, unsuccessfully seeking to glean the truth from shadows cross- ing the blinds. The fact that the Police are frequently fra- ternising with the revellers explains the virtual absence of collisions, though the Police fired on a crowd of Repub. licans outside the Republican newspaper offices and wounded Alve persons-Reuter.
Tokyo, Yesterday. It to reliably learned that there are three changes in the new Cabinet. Mr. Ugaki, Minis- ter of War, Mr. Tawara, Minis. ter of Commerce, and Mr. Mat- sado, Overseas Minister, are retiring and will be replaced
Jiro by Messrs.
Minami, Keikich! Tanomogi, and Yukio
1
85.00 33.10
2.27
421.45
200.17
1031 139.54
21.2 25.1 head par dayti Constant supply in all districts dur ing February, 1930 and 1931.
giving him £50 in April, 1928 and Consumption of water in Kowloon he (Captain Barnard) had to ob- in millions and decimals of gallons another co-pilot. The during the month of March.
1980 Duchess
with presented him
114.80 Consumption £1,500, a personal gift to help in Estimated population 174,620 179,500 financing the fight to India. Mr. Consumption per McIntosh was employed by him and not by the Duchess and the amount was purely 2 personal loan.
Mr. Justice Mackinnon said that he
satisfied that Captain Barnard's version of the arrange. ment was correct, and he entered judgment for Captain Barnard for 2200, with costs.
Was
PRAYED FOR DEATH.
WHEN MASEFIELD WAS HUNGRY.
The Government Analyst's reports show that the quality of the water is satisfactory.
Total rainfall: March 31, 1930, 10.89; March 31, 1931, 40.50.
with lead und flung it at the stage from the gallery.
"It fell with a violent thud. narrowly missing Irving surprised and indignant at this outrage, A loud 'Ha Ha!" rang through the house. Whistler (the artist) had observed, the scone
Once when Sir Augustus John How the Poet Laureate, hungry and penniless, prayed for death is was staying with the Rothenatcins lold by Sir William Rothenstein, in France, "he suddenly leapt into the artist, in his book of reminis bucket that was wound to the top of a very deep well. He went cences, Men and Memories.
Thirty years ago Sir William down with a rush. It was all we met Mr. Masefield, a quiet, un-could do to haul him up again." known youth, at a friend's house In London.
Sakurauchi, but there will pos albly be some reshuffling of portfolios. Reuter.
Paris, Yesterday, The International Confer- ence of Sugar Exporters has passed a resolution, firetly, for automatic release of 225,000 tons of sugar if the price reached. ed two cents F.O.B. Cuba; secondly, the optional release of two-and-a-half per cent, at two-
and-a-quarter cents; thirdly, the compulsory release of 225,-
000 or 112,500 tons at two-and- a-half cents, depending on whe- ther the quota of two-and-a-
half per cent. har been released at two-and-a-quarter cents.
Reuter.
After supper "the stranger seat-
There is an amusing glimpse of Queen Victoria in the book.
"Caton Woodville had recently
ed himself on the floor, and we been painting a picture in which sat round while he told us tales the Queen herself was portrayed. of adventure-how he and a few He described how, at Windsor, Her chipmates had fared in South Majesty entered the room, went America, where they nearly stary up to the picture, examined it carefully in silence and then walk ed towards the door.
LAYTON &
"Once, during a storm, they had
"As she opened the door she' fixed their jack-knives in their caps, hoping the lightning might turned round and said coldly, We are redder than that. Mr. Wood- strike them nd put an end to
vilie, and went out.". their miserysso" wretched they
"One of the "lucklest moments of were." AWAR
was when he Sir Williams life- "Men- and Memories which is
bought two drawings by Rent certain to be one of the literary brandt "for ten shillinga" at a Eensations of the season, 3 full
of good yarns about the famous shop in the Brompton Beadl igures Sir William has met and known.
The traffic receipts of the Suer
He tells, for instance, how Mr. Walter Stckert, the painter, wish-Conal from February 21 to 27 ing to honour Ellen Torry, bought amounted to 20,410,000 paper
a bouquet of roses, loaded the and
francs.
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