MONDAY, APRIL 27, 1931.
THE CHINA MAIL.
ROUND THE CINEMAS
LOCAL CURRENCY.
I. R. C.
CHINESE OPPOSE A GOLD BASIS.
OPENING OF THE NEW PAVILION.
JOHN MACK BROWN IN "BILLY THE KID."
WAITING ON CANTON.
THIRST FOR SPORT.
"The opening of this Club to-
when, in the presence of a large:
KAY JOHNSON APPEARS.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
H.K.C.C. TENNIS TOURNAMENT,
PERMITTING,
THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB.
WEATHER PER HOT N THE FOURTH EXTRA RACE MEETING will be held inca- ther permitting) at Happy Valley on SATURDAY, 2nd May, 1931, commencing at 2 p.m.
maining Semi-Final and Finals on the stand, court at 4.30 p.m. on the following daya;—
Monday, April 27,
M. W. Lo v. E. C. Fincher.
Thursday, April 30, Final of Open Singles,
Friday, May 1, Semi-Final of Doubles.
Monday, May 4, Final of Open Doubles, and Prize-Giving. Seats including tax, $1-booking The story is based on Walter at Moutrie's, and on the ground
the Kid," which
recreates the match.
All the potentialities of a West- After a somewhat lengthy dis- ession on Saturday, the Chinese day is the opening of a well atfern "bad man" are revived by Chamber of Commerce decided to which you may quench your thirst John Mack Brown, who plays the appoint a sub-committee of eight for sport, and I sincerely hope you members to go thoroughly into the will drink deep and often at this title role in King Vidor's M-G-M, currency question, before submit-well to sweeten its waters," pie-talkie production, "Billy the Kid" now being screened in the Queen's ting a report of the views of the turesquely declared Mr. A. Chamber to the Currency Commis- Arculli at Sookunpoo on Saturday Theatre. Kay Johnson, who made sion now in the Colony.
Mr. Li Yick-mui presided. and and representative gathering, he hit in "Dynamite" and also ap- there was a representative attend- formally opened, with the furn of reared in "Madam Satan" plays ance of bankers and business men. a silver key, the new pavilion of
opposite Mack Brown. Indian Recreation Club. The question of stabilisation was the discussed from almost every Speaking in regard to prizes gen- angle. seemed to be that stabilisation, or Club members would always up the adoption of a gold standard hold their reputation of being character of William Bonney, who A full list of the matches ar- in Hong Kong. would be unwise hard but sporting fighters, whose was reputed to be the most darranged for next week is exhibit
main objective was not the prize. gerous gunman of the West. Ex-ed in the Club Pavilion, and all It was pointed out that the in-hut the sport itself.
citement is kept at a fast pace, as competitors are requested to ne- terrats of Hong Kong and China The Afternoon's Sports: the film reveals a most dramatic quaint themselves with the dates generally were inter-dependent. During the afternoon, pro escape from a jail, and the barn-on which they are down to play. So long as Canton, in particular, gramme of sports was decided, and ing by night of a house by a Competitors failing to play off
S. A: Rumjahn finished in great notorious gang.
their matches as arranged, will be style in the 100 yards event final.]
cratched without further notice.
By Order,
The first bell will be rung at 1,30 p.m.
MEMBERS' ENCLOSURE, Members are notified that they and their ladies must wear their badges prominently displayed.
No one without a badge will be admitted to the Members' Enclos- ure. Badges admitting non- members to the Members' Enclos-
itre and Club Rooms at $5 for Gentlemen and $3 for Ladies (both including tax) are
obtainable
The weight of opinion erally, Mr. Areulli trusted that the Noble Burns's "The Saga of Billy from 4.30 p.m. on the day of the through the Socrotary upon intro-
at the moment.
retained
IL
silver currency,
would not benefit the Colony to go o a gold basis.
It was the considered opinion of several of the speakers that Hong
Kong should wait for China 12
RESULTS.
make the first moves towards es- | Rumjaho; 2nd, tablishing a gold currency,
GRADUATES DINE.
UNIVERSITY ALUMNI FOREGATHER,
♫
Wallace Beery is featured as the free-and-casy Sheriff, whilst Kal) Dane, William Standing. and Warner P. Richmond, are among 100 Yards Flat Race:-1st, S. Aothera who appear in the support-
A. R. Suffnd. Ing cast. Time: 11-1/5 secs.
The latest Hearst Metrotone Half-Mile Flat Race:-1st, A, TI Nomanbhoy; 2nd, M. of Arculinewsreel is shown, whilst
K.C.R. train disaster is also fen- Time: 2 mins. 27 secs.
tured. Potato Race:-1st, S, A. Rum- jahn: 2nd, D. Mohamed.
for com- Egg and Spoon Race petitors (30 years or over):—1st. 1. Nazarin; 2nd, M. R. Deb.
Ladies' Nomination:-1st, J. A. Cassumbhoy and Miss Zofie Razack; 2nd, H. D. Rumjahn and Mrs. Gull.
"
E. J. R. MITCHELL.
Hon. Secretary, Hong Kong, April 25, 1931.
the HONG KONG GENERAL CHAMBER
OF COMMERCE.
THE BENSON MURDER CASE.
A
...
duction by a member, such member to be responsible for payment of
all chits, &c.
Badges admitting to Members' Enclosure will not be on sale at the Race Course.
Members can obtain upon ap- plication to the Secretary badges
(limited to ONE) for the free ad- mission to the Members' Enclosure of wives, lady relatives and friends. Names must be stated when applying.
On no pretext will children be permitted in either Enclosure dur- ing the Meeting.
PUBLIC ENCLOSURE.
The Price of admission to the Public Enclosure is $2 includ- Ing tax, for all persons includ- Ing ladies and is payable at the Gate,
Soldiers and Sailors in uniform are admitted half price.
Bookmakers, Tic Tac men, &c., will not be permitted to operate within the precincts of the Hon Kong Jockey Club during the Race Meeting.
GENERAL MEETING OF MEMBERS will be held on MONDAY, the 4th MAY, 1931, at 4.45 .. in the OFFICES of the Who killed Anthony Benson?
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, to AMBITIOUS PROGRAMME..
Baling, intriguing, highly sus-nominate a Member of the Cham- penseful, the latest exploit of
her to fill the vacancy caused by The University Graduales Asso-
Philo Vance, S. S. Van Dine's the resignation of the Hon. Mr. J. ciation held its first dinner 100 Yards Handicap for com-auve, sophisticated sleuth, "The Owen Hughes as representative of on Saturday night in Messrs. petitors (40 years or over);-1st. Benson Murder Case" held aud-the Chamber on the Legislative
Cricford's Restaurant.Sirdar Khan; 2nd, R. Nazarin.
ences spellbound at its opening Council, The function was of a private 50 Yards Handicap for Boys
performance in the Central In compliance with By-Law 30, mature, and about sixty members and Girls (7 years or under):--
Theatre last night. Williamnotice in writing of the Names of ure. 1st, S. E. Bux; 2nd, S. A. K. Bux. Powell again attended.
plays the role he Candidates and their proposers 100 Yards Handicap for Boymade famous in "The Cannry Mur- and seconders must be lodged with 10 years under): 1st, J.
der Case" and "The Greene Mur.the Secretary at least 48 hours be- Kitchell: 2nd, O. Talip.
fore the time appointed for hold. 100 Yards Handicap for Girl
ing the Meeting. (10 years or under)-1st, Alice! Anderson: 2nd. Z. el Arculli.
Lane.
In the absence of the Chairman, The Hon. Dr. Foo Ping-sheung, LL.D., B.Sc. (Eng.). Mr. Harry
Professor's Wife:
"You'll have
or
100 Yards Handicap for Eoya (15 years or under)-181. A. B. Hassan; 2nd, S. Hassan.
Putting the Shot:1st, Sirdar Khan: 2nd, Natha Singh.
Visitors Race:-1st, J. O'Sulli- van; 2nd, A. Hunt. Time: 11-1/5
NECH.
Cricket Prizes.
1st XI-Best Batting Average,} F. D. Pereira; Highest Aggregate. A. H. Madar; Best Bowling Aver- age, F. D. Pereira; Runner-up. A. R. Minu; Record 9th wicket partnership of 99 runs, A. K. Minu and 0. Ismail.
to stop trying to talk to Mars now -you're wanted on the 'phone." -Beccybody's Weekly, London. A. R. Suffiad; Runner-up, E.
Hong Sling, M.A., Vice-Chairman, presided, supported by Mr. Kwong Sik-kwong, B.A., (Hon. Secretary),
2nd XI:-Best Batting Average.
Hiptulla; Best Bowling Average, F. M. el Arculli; Runner-up, A. S. Sufllad.
Tennis Prizes, Tennis League:-S. A. Rumjahn.
and Mr. Li King-hong, B.A., (Hon. C. A. L. Rumjahn, J. S. A Treasurer). Members of the Com Curreem, I. M. A. Razack fab
STABILISATION
WARNING.
The Public Letter to THE CURRENCY MISSION
in favour of
By Order,
M. F. KEY,
Secretary,
Hong Kong, 27th April. 1931.
LOST.
STABILISATION ears, brown patch on side and spot on
will be closed
for
SIGNATURE
at
3.00 p.m. on Wednesday, the 29th Inst.
der Case." This is the most thrill- ing of the three.
through
Heath, again blunders his way Eugene Pallette, as Sergeant
11 maze of misleading
ing the district attorney for the
mittee are Dr. K. C. Yes, Mino Juliasent), A. A. Rumjahn, A. R. Minuclues, while E. H. Calvert, play- Lam. Dr. Chau Wai-cheang. Drand H. D. Ramjahn. D. K. Sumy. Dr. N. P. Karanjia,
Hall.
Philo
Mixed Doubles League:-S. A third time, frantically seeks a solu- Mr. H. Braga, and Mr. William Rumjahn and Miss R. Rumjahntion to a startling crime.
C. A. L. Rumjahn and Mrs.vance furnishes the solution, and. Addressing the gathering, the McCaw, H. D. Rumjahu and Mrs. Vice-Chairman emphasised the im Gull.
In doing it, supplies one
of the portance of possessing a complete Singles Championship:~~C. A. L.most highly satisfactory pieces of list of graduates and part students, Rumjahn (Winner); J. A. Cas-entertainment that has been seen for purposes of record, and for the sumbhoy (Runner-up). added purpose of making the Asso-
Doubles Championship:--S. A. ciation a powerful organisation.
Rumjahn and A. H. Rumjahn
here for some time. Paul Lukas is also in the cast.
Those who have read S. S. Van
the solution before the final amash-
A problem among many which (Winners); C. A. L. Rumjahn and Dine's best seller novel may guea
the Association
were trying to J. A. Cassumbhoy (Runners-up). solve had called for a strong effort
LOST.-Painter DOG, white, brown
hend. Reward. Twoney, 88, Nathan Road, Kowloon.
TO LET
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SHADOWS BEFORE
COMING EVENTS ANNOUNCED IN CHINA MAIL.
Hong
Social Functions. To-day Ten Dance at Kong Hotel: Dinner Dances at Hong Kong and Peninsula Hotels.
Entertainments.
To-day King's Singles Handicap:-A. H. Madar y climax, but Vance defies any-
one else to out-guess him,
being made to qualify University (Winner); C. A. L. Rumjahrightly so. graduates for appointment, as (Runner-up).
Chinese graduates of a British Doubles Handicap:-8. A. Rum- University. In departments of the jahn and Guburehan Singh (Win- Chinese Government. The question nera); C. A. L. Rumjahn and Dr. arose in connection with a scheme II. et Arculli (Runners-up). now under consideration by the: Boxer Indemnity Commission.
Considerable discussion followed the Vice-Chairman's speech, mainly concerning the activities and acope of the Association. Later, a Sports Sub-Committee was appointed, con- alsting of Messrs. Hachiuma, Braga, and Dr. D. K. Samy.
ENGINEER'S DEATH.
Strain of Labours in Tropical Climate,
mesango
JAPANESE ART.
ANNUAL EXHIBITION AT MESSRS. KOMOR'S.
"THOSE THREE FRENCH GIRLS."
Theatre;
ard Tom Sawyer."
To-day Queen's * Theatre; "Billy the Kid."
Today Central Theatre; "The Benson Murder Case."
To-day Majesty Theatre; "Hit the Deck."
To-day World Theatre; Whenever making motion ple"Hwang Tien Poh," (Chinese pic- tures gets dull, Harry Beaumont ture). ought to be able to get a job run- ning a modiste's shop or staging fashion shows.
امي
Lummert's Auctions.... To-morrow-At 39, Humphroy's Building, Kowloon, household furni In his last pleture, Beaumont ture, 10.80 a.m. drew gasps from feminine, mem- bers of audiences with a sensa-ings, household furniture, 10.80
A joy for lovers of good pictional style revue in "Our Blush-
Wednesday-At 5A, Luna Build-
a.m.
tures, painted by Japan's foremost ing Brides," Now in "Those May 2-At 74A Nathan Road, artists Terrauchi, Kobayashi, Three French Girls," which will Kowloon, household furniture, 10.30 Iwasak, and others-is in store open, on Thursday in the Queen's a.m. when Komor & Komor's Spring ex-Theatre, the noted Metro-Goldwyn- hibition of pictures opens on Wed-Mayer director presents new modes nesday for a week only.
Home Malls, t To-day Outward for Europe and models in the ultra-fashion-via Siberia (President Grant), 6 able Paris mediste shop scenes.
Reginald Denny and Fifi Dorsay) **
Meeting..
pi.m.
Mr. J. W. Beith, a British mining engineer in the employment of the
There are about 200 pictures, Panama Corporation, has been all original paintings, and they found dead with a bullet wound inare. priced from $3.50 to $50. are, featured in the hilarious Co To-day-Court of University, the head, according to à
Art lovers are advised to see mopolitan force comedy and the 6.15 p.m. from Panama City.
the exhibition early, so as to have supporting cast includes. A note discovered near the body first choice in buying them.
(Ukulele Ike) Edwards, Yola Indicated that Mr. Beith had taken The exhibition is open from 9 d'Avril, Sandra Ravel, Edward hl life owing to depression induca.m. to 5 p.m. at Mesars, Komor Brophy, George Grossmith and ed by his labours in the tropical & Komor's Art Rooms, St, George's Peter Gawthorne.
nterior of Panamá.
Building, Chater Road..
The story is an original with dialogue.by P. G. Wodehouse, not- The Brandon Creamery and The Regina Loader Post's Comed British humorist Supply Co., Ltd. has completed mercial and Resources Review the entire remodelling of its plant | notes that the "population of the at a cost of $15,000. ✅ The retail province (Saskatchewan) is dia milk business taken over from the tributed omong eight; cities, 80 City Dairy, Ltd., will be operated towns, 375; incorporated villages from the main plant and the pre- and 101 municipalities, In”, 1905. mikes north of the railway track there were only three éfties, 10 rotained for a section of the but- towns. 63 incorporated villages ter business.
and two rural municipalities.
RENEGADES
COMING 77,7
Sports, See Sports Diary 'on Page 9.
Miscellaneous. To-day-Lecture by Professor
R. K. M. Simpsɔn, at University Arts Association meeting, 8.30 p.m.
A record › In lamb production in; claimed for William "Blanco," ► farmer in the Spring Coulee dis-i trict, 30 miles south-west of Inthi bridge. Among his flock of Ram- boullett sheep, four ewes each gave birth to triplets na one to quadroplets with only one death: among the "bables."
Tiffin will be obtainable in the Restaurant in the Public Enclos-
By Order,
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THE
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of the TRAIN DISASTER
appearing in yesterday's "Sun-
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