THURSDAY, JULY 9, 1931.'
SAFETY OF AIRCRAFT
Duke of York's Tribute to Fine Service.
WORK OF A.I.D.
of
no
THE CHINA MAIL.
ROUND THE LOCAL CINEMAS.
What Mail Reviewers Say.
SUNNY SIDE UP.”
Although
third Side screen-
beautiful coat of Northern Call-
fornia, and shows actual Govern- ment Const Guard Stations,-per- sonnel and equipment.
“COMMON CLAY”\
is now at the Queen's Theatre. 3
SHADOWS BEFORE
COMING EVENTS ANNOUNCED
^ IN CHANA MAIL.
Entertainments, "Mon On Call."
Tq-day King's
To-day Quced'a 'Theatre; Common Clay."
"The Singing Peony
Theatre';
Today Central Theatre; Phantom of the Opera."
To-day Mingontac Theatre;
To-day World Sunny Side Up."
Today Star "Hell Harbour."
Home Mails.
Theatre;
'Theatre:
Stage training is admittedly' a The Duke of York attended, the independence and efficiency.
good preparation for talking film the annual-dimer of the Techni- of his Department.
roles, but it's even better-when-that -Two Years' Task.
stage training includes many per- cal Stuff Association of the Aero-
Lieutenant-Colonel H. W. S.
formances of the same role that a nautical Inspection Directorate Outram, Director of Aeronauti-
it is Its
player later enacts before the at the Holborn Restaurant, Mr. cal Inspection, in reply, said
return here, "Sunny
camera and microphone. J. J. A. Gilmore, the chair that the work of re-arranging and
which has been
This is Up,"
the secret of much of re-equipping the different sec- the association, presided.
in the tions of the Test House at Kid-ed at the Queen's Theatre and Beryl Mercer's success Proposing the toast The brooke had been proceeding Star Theatre, is now billed as the talkies, the actresas:revented recent Aeronautical Inspection Direc steadily during the last two attraction at the World Theatre. A cosmopolitan by birth and training, the daughter of a Spanish torate," the Duke of York said: years, and it had now reached a to-day to Saturday. --It gives me great pleasure to stage at which they were
The cast is headed by Charles diplomat and a British concert sing- be with you this evening at what longer a little ashamed to show Farrell und Janet Gaynor, the er and educated in both Spain and I understand is the sixth dinner it to those whose test reports screen's most lovable pair. They Britain, Misa Mercer had a long
on the British! To-morrow-Inward from Europe. of the Aeronautical Inspection were checked by the Kidbrooke are ably supported in every direction and varied career Directorate and to notice how staff. Special arrangements were by Sharon Lynn, Frank Richardson, stage before going to America.
vin Siberia (Hakone Maru); Out- Her most recent well the other branches of the made to show those people who El Brendel and Marjorie White.
appearance is ward for Europe via Siberia (Isar), Constance Bennett Air Ministry are represented were interested round the Test The latter three add greatly to the with
in 13.30 p.m. here. The other day I was read- House on the afternoon of Tues- success of the production with their "Common Clay," the dramatic Fox
Saturday-Inward from Europe movietone 'sensation ing Pepys's Diary, and I will ven-day, June 23. Invitations, which comedy.
co-featuring via Negapatam (Fushimi Maru); ture to adapt slightly and quote must be limited in number. Song Invourites such as "Keep Miss Bennett and Low Ayres, which Outward for Europe via Marseilles
passage which seems to me to would be issued and distributed Your Sunny Side Up." "I'm
(Hakone Mau), 12.30 p.m. be relevant to this party through the A.I.D. inspectors at Dreamer."
"Tickin' Petala Off
Land Sales, "Visited my Lord Sandwich and the various offices and works. Daisies." "Turn On the Heat," and
Monday-At P.W.D. Offices,, two there dined with a company of The Chairman, proposing the "If I had a Talking Picture
lots of Crown land, 3 p.m.. friends. Did hear much distoast of "The Visitors." spoke You" are once more revived. On
Sports. course of the troubles on the of the interest which the Duke the whole, Sunny Side Up" is well State and had speech with a of York took in furthering the worth a visit. gentleman who had travelled in industrial welfare of the nation. Wales. He told me how Snow- A little note of sadness crept don was great and beautiful. into their welcome of the visitors. above all things, though very full that night when they remember- of traps for the unwary and ed that on the last occasion they seenery; and an intriguing plot are how strangely certain Welshmen, had with thom Sir Sefton all included in the attraction now be-hers by inheritance. hehave who follow no straight | Brancker, Major Percy Bishop, path, but turn hither and thither. and "Sandy" Bushfield, who laid screened at the Star Theatre. as it were, in uncertainty. But down their lives on a stormy Caribbean strang, reminiscent of the a Justice of the Supreme Court, The following programme will Lord! To think how soon I for night last autumn in a gallant at-days of the pirates, from whom the At the time of his death, he was a be broadcast to-day from the got my troubles in good com tempt to show the world what attractive heroine Anita Morgan prespective candidate for the post Hong Kong Brondensileg Station pany, with feasting and music. Britain knew of airships.
Z.B.W. on a wavelength of 355 And so to bed, after much plea- Lord Amulree, Secretary of Lupe Velez) is reputed to have of "Secretary of War. Artistic
ability, in good measure, was con- metres.. sure and enjoyment.” (Laugh- State for Air. in reply, said that The story opens with the murder tributed by her mother, Hannah ter).
the honour which the Duke of
6-8 p.m.-European Programme was an opera singer. of Columbia Records kindly sup York had conferred on the Air of Peg-leg, a wanderer who has re- Kelly, who
qualities make Sally anplied by Messrs. Anderson Basic Ministry and AL.D. in attending paired to the island dance hall to These the dinner was yet another proof spend his earnings. the proceeds of extremely intelligent and congenial Co. of the practical interest which pearl deal with Joseph Horngold artiste.
6-6.27 p.m.-Orchestral.
An Efficient Service. Well, the happy spirit of this gathering is due, I know. to the fact 'that your department works on the most friendly terms yith its fellow departments, and that is something, on which I warmly congratulate you. Most of you know about the origin of the work of the A.ID., which will always be associated with the namus of the late Sir David Henderson and its first Director Colony Fulton. You know how it inspects all aircraft equipment
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of the R.A.F.; how it supervises all British civil aircraft; and so on. It works in the closest pos- sible touch with the aircraft in. | dustry, and representatives of the directorate are stationed along most of the principal Bri- Lish air routes throughout the world who are responsible for the safety of all British aircraft passing their stations.. Proof that their fine service is appre ciated may be found in the high tribute paid to. it by Mr. Mon. tague in his speech on the Air Estimates in the House of Com mons this year. He spoke on this question in some detail, but I think the gist of his remarks is contained in this sentence: " have personally seen the A.I.D. system at work and I can speak for its efficiency.““
I am inclined to wonder who
ther the country as a whole real ises, the enormous burden which this Department carries on its shoulders, for the work of an air craft inspector. involves great and heavy responsibilities. He holds in his hands the lives of the pilot and passengers. At any time it may be his duty to take a stand which clashes with the interests of others, and, if an element of doubt exists in his mind he has to guard against the danger of allowing outside circumstances to influence his de- cision. It is only right that this should be understood and that the services of these men, who have to carry out such import ant duties should be fully recog- nised in every way.
HELL HARBOUR."
Thrills.
romance,
of
BROADWAY SCANDALS,"
Sally O'Neil, who is starred in "Broadway Scandals," the all-talk-
ing, singing, dancing musical
pos-
See Sports Diary on Page 4.
Miscellaneous.
RADIO
comedy sensation coming to the Paul's Hospital Fund, 10 am,
July 18- Bazaar in aid of St.- Central Theatre to-morrow, sesses that rare combination-good delightful common sense and artistic ability,
Both these characteristics are The common sense comes to her from her father; "Hell Harbour" is a story of the Thomas Francis Noonan, who whä
descended."
TO-DAY'S PROGRAMME.
members of the Royal Family is the assailant, and the whole scene stage but once,
(Jean Hersholt). Anita's father Miss O'Neil has appeared on the The Season's Ballet (Glazounov),
riage.
•
This was quite te-
Alexander Glazounov's Orch. were taking in flying and matters
is witnessed by Horngold, who uses cently in a Fanchon and Marco act
*(LX29-30)... connected with aviation, Tine Air Ministry was also very grati-the occurrence as a lever to force But she loves the footlights and is Dance of the Flowers (Delibes),
Lucerne Kursaal Orchestra. fied at, the use made of aircraft Morgan to sell his daughter in mar- preparing herself, for the time when
(LX30). The advent of an American she will take Broadway, by storm. The Three Bears (Coates), by the Prince of Wales in his re-
Her dancing and
Plaza Theatre 'Orchestra cent visit to, and tour in South trader upsets the arrangements, And Sally will.
(9499). It was another strik. however, and a king climax puts ainging in Broadway Scandala" America.
surpass those of many Broadway Opera.
6.27-6.45 p.m.-Vocal Gems from ing example of the efficiency of an end to all-the difficulties.
The picture is not without musical comedy queens who are now Maritana (Wallace), British aircraft. (Cheers). It was also very gratifying at such humour, and the acting is superb, the talk of the Great White Way. a time of trade depression to find although the chief aim of the direc
Jack Egan, who starred in
Clara Serene, Francis Russell, Dennis Noble and Chorus (0872).
exports of the British aircraft tor seems to have been the setting. "Broadway Hoofers," shown recent- industry so much higher than The preceding, comedy entitled ly at the Central Theatre, and The Three Musketeers (Grey-Frim)), "The Bath Between" is remarkably Carmel Myors, silver-screen witty, and one of the best that has beauty, both appear in this musical | been shown at the Star Theatre for extravaganza.
considerable time.
five years ago. The export of aeroplanes, engines, and spare parts from Great Britain in 1926 was £807,000; 1927, £8-15,000; 1928, 2961,000; 1929, £1,558,000, and 1930, £1,428,000. No few- er than 26 foreign countris were using aircraft or engines|
From Other Sources.
"SPLINTERS."
By special request of the public,
Theatre decided to re-screen the famous British Film "Splinters" An interesting sidelight on the for another two days, commencing
of British make. The figures of "PHANTOM OF THE OPERA"the management of the King's exports included exports to the Dominions and Colonics, but not
the value of those sent to India.showing of "The Phantom of the on Sunday next.
Opera" at the Central Theatre,
so obvious the
Columbia Light Opera Co. (DXG6), 6.45-7.23 p.m.-Concert Items. Pianoforte Solo-
Leslis Stuart's Popular Songs
(Stuart)...Leslie Stuart (909a).
Song-
Good-Eye (Tosti),
O Lovely Night (Landon Ronald),
Eva Turner, Soprano (L1827). Violin Solo
Hungarian Folk Tunes (Szigeti),
Joseph Szigeti (LX31). Vision Entrancing (Thomas), Song-
My Dreams (Tosti),
Tom Burke. Tenor (L1951). 7.23-8 p.m.--Variety.
Foreign Market.
"Splinters" were Speaking of the firms who had which is now having its final show-effect on the spirits of the troops, recently assisted in demonstratings to-day, is the fact that two that General Horne, after witness-Orchestral
were
which
Nippy-Selection,
The Stage Orchestra (MR238). Piano-Accordion Solb
Blaze Away,
Mackenzio Roid (MR315). Vocal Dust M
Sleepy Hollow, My Heart is Where the Bohawk
Flows To-night,
Carson Robison and Frank Luther (MR318).
The Moaquilors' Parade,
London Novelty, Orchestra (MR205).
ing to other nations the efficiency carpenters go through the house ing a performance, promised every Ever Grean-Selection, of British aircraft, Lord Amulree each night after the performances assistance and caused the "Bra Sat said that although the Air Minis to tighten the seats try
are Theatre" to be built. Very soon steadily increasing loosened by the audience, The "Splinters" became something more their orders for aircraft for tho Royal Air Force as it expanded, impact on the seats during the many than a concert party; it became an
thrills in this picture proves die-Institution. to secure continuity of employ-nstrous to the screws holding the ment, it was important that
By the time, Hal Jones and Reg firms should do their utmost to seats in place and many of them are Stone, the female impersonator, had secure orders from abroad.
become immensely popular, Tommy The thrill that makes the seats within miles of the show used to Orchestral- was, therefore, glad to know that special attention was now being abolutely unsafe is obtained when make an effort to get there.
The end of the War did not bring paid to this, and that the value the mask is ripped from the face
the Phantom is the most ever; and to-day, more than cleven shown at the recent exhibition in grotesque make up he has yet ob- years afterward, 'the show with its Buenos Aires. There were, how-tained.
chorus, Its principal comedian, Hal
He
Icosened.
of co-operation in foreign mar of Lon Chaney, whose impersona-about the end of "Splinters," how keta was being realised, as was tion of
"CITY LIGHTS.”
ever, other markets, and he de Notwithstanding the many thrills Jones, and Reg Stone, is still a fea- sired to draw the attention of the which cinema goers always like to ture at the London and Provincial
theatres, aircraft, industry to the Aero Ex have, there are in the picture at hibition which was being held at whole act of "Faust" in techni- Stockholm. The standard of in-colour, with many graceful actinge, spection of the British Aeronaut- and songs which you can hardly see tical Inspection Directorate had, or hear in Hong Kong. Those who he said, become the standard for have not seen this picture in the whole world, so much so that "talkie" form are advised not to the Air Ministry was often em-miss their last chance. barrassed by the number of re questa from foreign purchasera who wished to avail themselves of the services of the A.LD.
In coupling with the toast the name of the present director Lieutenant-Colonel H. W. S. Outram, the Duke of York said he had done much to maintain! (Cheers),
'MEN ON CALL"
Cernet Solo
Columbine,
Lucille Jack Mackintosh, (MR274).
Side by Side,
Piano Solo,
Norman Lang (5187). -8 p.m.--Local Time & Weather Report.
8.03-10.30 p.m.Chinese Studio Concert,
10.33 p.m.-Close Down..
SUB.-
ECONOMIC
PARLIAMENT:
Mr. Winston Churchill's Suggestion.
THREE YEARS' MEMBERSHIP.
*
Charlie Chaplin undertaker" to master: another phase of motion picture making in bla super-produc- tion, "City Lights, which is return. ing by popular request on Thursday next to the Queen's Theatre, adding to his accomplishments of author, Proving once again the age-old | director, star, and producer that of truth that heroism is the greatest composer of music. dramatic force to stir audiences to While "City Lights" is absolutely RHODES SCHOLARSHIP, which he was unable to extricate the depths of their emotions, "Men veld of dialogue, it is fully ayn-
himself.
On 'Call," Fox movietone dramatian chronised with music, and sound PROBLEM.
Sir Francia Wylie, Secretary of tian of stern, realities faced by the effects are also included. The en-
London, June. 15. the Rhodes Trust, stated that Mr. Coast Guard in their constant vigil tire musical accompaniment, with The establishment of an economic Laight, had a distinguished career to safeguard our storm-swept consts but several exceptions, is the sub-Parliament, composed of per-" South African Student Africa and bore an extremely featuring Edmund Lowe, Mae original creation of Chaplin. He sons passessing special qualifications good character, but his father was Clarke and William Harrigan, will was assisted in the arrangement by in economic and commercial" mat- in Financial Difficulties.urable to make him any allowance thrill audiences at every perform-Arthur Johnston of the Irving ters, to discuss such questions, and end Sir Francis expressed the ance at the King's Theatre..." Berlin organisation. Although it is to, which Billa might be referrad opinion, that a Rhodes, Scholarship John Blystone directed the story not generally known Charlie Chaplin after their second reading," was was hardly enough to keep a which deals with two men of the is an accomplished musician. In suggested by Mr. Winston Churchill, student at Oxford without some service, who, fate decreed, should this art, he le self-taught and he is giving evidence before the House of allowanca
fall in love with the same girl. known to be the master of numerous Commons Select Committee which
"VARSITY OPINIONS.
London, June 5. The question of whether the Rhodes Scholarships are adequate
An Oxford undergraduate, when One man knew her before he joined. Instruments. His talent In this is considering procedure on public for Oxford undergraduates' needs, anked his opinion; said that The other, his captain, befriended respect includes the violin, calls, business. is being discussed, as a result of Scholarship would provide more him, made his life easier in the piano, organ, concerting and several Mr. Churchill suggcoted that the the fallure of a South African than about £200 a year and be service, then helped him rescue the of the brasses,
sub-Parliament should consist of scholar to maintain himself on the thought that £250 was the least girl from attempted suicide, with With the coming of sychronien- 120 members, of whom 40 should be allowance made by the Rhodes that was necessary, while an under out ever realising who she was.tion in motion pictures Chaplin de members of the House of Commons Trustees. E graduate at Cambridge thought William Harrigan portrays thecided to undertake the accomphal experienced in these subjects, and
MP Brandon Laight, (26), an£800 constituted the minimum..
role of the sympathetic captain who ment to his first sound production, 80 business men, trade union repre- Baby undergraduate, was charged before
trusted all women. He never knows "City Lights"For a year or more sentatives, or economic authorities. A new species of blueberry, from that his love for Med Clarke can he has devoted much of his time to The leaders of the parties would the experimental farm at Ottawa, never be fullflled, until a storm at this phase of the production. One choose the whole of the 120 in pro- has been tried out on the Sand-saa threatens her life and sends of the foutstanding-num lands: Forest Reserve just east of Eempad Love to her
the Oxford Magistrates.
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CB222-You're Driving Me Crazy
-When You Were My Sweetheart.
CB264-Share My Umbrella
-Sunshine and Shadows
CB257-City Lights
-Out of Nowhere
CB249-Ten Cents a Dance
-I'll Be Good Because of You
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