TUESDAY, JUNE 7, 1932.
ROUND HONG KONG'S
CINEMA THEATRES
OFFICIAL SOURCES.
"GIRLS ABOUT TOWN."
the
men
SHADOWS BEFORE
COMING EVENTS ADVERTISED
IN CHINA MAIL.
poses of the film, completely sur rounded by fog. Through this the fire engine dashed, hoses were pull- fed out and jets of water turned upon A sprightly and saucy play, with the blazing aeroplane, while firemen ground-assistants aeroplane well-balanced proportions of drama and tic Interest, is "Girls About Town" rushed up the narrow spiral stair which is now showing at the King's case in an effort to rescue the oc-
Entertainmenta. Theatre, the Paramount expose of cupants of the burning machine.
To create sufficient smoke and fog To-day King's big-time gold-digging among
some 500 smoke bombs were placed "Girls About Town." haute monde of New York.
on the To-day ‚Queen's The cast is beaded by Kay Fran- in position at intervals
"No Lady." who ground. A weird effect was cis, and Lilyan Tashman
To-day Central share the title role-Joel McCrea, duced by the sight of these Eugene Pallette and Allan Dinehart, running about the lot with fog ap "Humanity."
To-day Majestic are Lucile Webster parently oozing out of their hands. The others
The shooting of the scene was not "Delicious." Gleason, Anderson Lawler, George
Today Star Barbier, Robert McWade, Lucile without its element of real drams. Browne, Judith Wood, Claire Dodd, The set had taken three weeks to "To Oblige A Lady."
build and during this time a star-) To-day World: Adreienne Beavers und
ling bad made its nest in a small]"Humanity.”
Home Halls.' Kay's romance with McCrea faces partition in the spiral staircase. in
To-morrow Outward for the rocks when she tells him that spite of the continued hammering she is already married to Anderson by workmen the bird had laid three Europe; via Suez (Hector) 2.30 difficulties eggs and was frequently to be seen p.m. via Siberia (Andre Lebon) are sommthed out at the finish, hopping about on the set but no one 1.30 p.m. amid much general merry-making suspected that its nest was actually on the part of the other players and there.
Louise Ames.
Lawler. But all their
not a little leg-pulling on the part of the resourceful Lilyan.
It's a great show.. Recommended
to all
Theatre;
Theatre;
Theatre;
Theatre:
Theatre:
Theatre;
THE
CHINA MAIL.
ICELANDERS OBJECT TO' PROHIBITION
Referendum Next Summer?
SEAMEN'S CLUB AT YOKOHAMA
RADIOL
The rebuilt Seamon's Chib of Yokohama which was totally de-
TO-DAY'S PROGRAMME.
stroyed in the 1923 earthquake, was
New Queen's Hall Light Orchestra conducted by Eric Contas (8369-70)
Regal Cinema
conducted by Emanvet Starkey (9756-7). 7.30-8 p.m.-From the Studio, Lawrence Bradley at the Plane “Glorifying Jazz.”,
formally opened 'and the dedication The following programme will Reykjavik (Iceland), May 18:
ceremonies held recently. After be broadcast to-day from the Hong People are becoming restive under the dedication service, the 10th an-Kong Broadcasting Station Z.B.W. the yoke of Prohibition, particularly nual general meeting was hald. Mr. on a wavelength of 355 metres Social Functions.
since their Finnish neighbours have E. W. Frazar, president of the Club (845⋅ K.0.1);—
5-7 pm Chinese Recorded Pro- To-day-Tea Dances at Hong gone wet again, making freland and and one of the charter members, Kong Hotel and King's Restaurant; the United States the only Prohibi- made a short speech and said that gramme.
the club was organized 11 years, ago | Dinner Dances at Hong Kong, tion countries in the world.
7-10.80. pim.
European - Pro- and was a prosperous institution grainme. and Peninsula Hotels and King's
Owing to the demand of Irelanders until the 1920'sürthquake which 7.03-7.30 p.m.-Orchestral. " Restaurant.
for something stronger in their "Iced completely annihilated it. Through Summer Days Suite (Eric Contes), drinks," the Icelandic Parliament is the help of the Y.M.C.A., the Red considering holding a referendum in Cross, Government officials and the Summer.
friends, a temporary structure whe Four Ways Suite (Erie Coateshestr A strong current of opinion built. Thanks to the same friends, favours, the abolition of Prohibition, the present land, building, and with certain restrictions with
a equipment Is now owned by the view to preventing large-scale con-club. Mr. Frazar then received sumption of alchohol.
the plans from the Chaplain and It is estimated that over 200 mil-declared the building dedicated. Mr. lion pounds sterling mostly in 500] Frazar's speech was followed by and 1,000 franc notes is stored away short speeches by the British Am in stockings or chests in France.bassador, Sir Francis Lindley, and This figure is calculated from the the American Consul, Mr. Charles fact that since 1926 the values of De Vault, who spoke next, then notes of this sum in circulation has pointed out that the club was open increased by 26 billion france. Al- to seafarers of all nations. The lowing for conversion and for de president then present to Mr. J. J. struction and other causes, which 'Svagr, the architect of the building, 4.15 reduced the volume of the currency, a silver box in appreciation of his and also for the numbe in daily cir- time and work which he had given Crawculation, about 20 billions still re- free. Thanks were also given to
main to be accounted for.
the members of the International The issue of 500 and 1,000 tranc Women's Committee. (notes was particularly large be- tween January 1, 1930, and Decem- ber 31, 1981, which shows that the] Orders for the Current hearding habit has become much
more general since the crisis.
Meetings.
To-day-Sanitary
Board,
The element of comedy during p.m. the shooting of the scene was pro- To-morrow-Yearly, Lane, vided by the cheerful way in which ford, Ltd., neon.
stage hands who had to stand in fixed positions, received the full force of the water from the fire- men's jeta.
"THE GAY CABALLERO."
An interesting sidelight on the Admirers of George O'Brien and Victor McLaglen at last have the burning aeroplane was the fact that opportunity to see them paired in the fabric which it was covered in the same film. Both men have been was part of the old airship R.31. featured players on the Fox lot for several years, but until production un "The Gay Caballero" started, no sultable vehicle had ever been found in which both could be cast.
The story of "The Gay Cabal lero," which opens next Wednesday
their
"The Flying Fool" opens morrow at the Queen's Theatre,
TEA INDUSTRY IN GEORGIA
POLICE RESERVE.
Week.
Orders by the Hon. Mr. T. H. to-King. Inspector General of Police,
are as follows:
Chinese Company. Strength; Constable R55 Woo Ting-chang has been permitted to resign from the Chinese Company, In the Caucasian Mountains of as from May 26, 1992,
Tiflis, May 6.
at the King's Theatre, is perfect for Georgia great efforts are being Training Course-Part II. Al a tea industry for recruits will attend at the Chinese first appearance together, made to create since it provides each with exactly the U.S.S.R. Already a large num-Company's Headquarters on Tues- the type of role that he can dober of tea plantations have been [day, June 7 at 5.30 p.m. best. O'Brien is seen as a gridiron organized. hero just arrived in the West, where
Efforts are now being concentrat- he takes over the ranch left him by ed on the mechanization of these his father, and now managed by plantations. The Soviet tea trust, Victor McLaglen.
The two men soon find themselves embroiled in trouble with a power
"Chai Gruzia," has, announced · a competition for the invention machines for sowing, drainage and
DON'T WASTE WATER.
DAILY CROSS-WORD PUZZLE.
(This cross-word puzzle has been made by an experi but our readers are warned to look out for occasional phonetic spellings, such as harbor, plow, and altho.)
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struction.
Training Course Part I. A}}| recruits of the Chinese Company. will attend at Central Police Station
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Indian Company.
ful Mexican landowner, portrayed the collection of the leaves, etc., Revolver Practice. Revolver prac. by C. Henry Gordon, who seeks to and also for a special tractor suit-tice will be carried out by members dominate the whole region with able for tea plantations. cruelties Imposed upon the peons and small landholders.
Complications enter the plot when O'Brie falls in love with 'Conchita Montenegro, Gordon's niece, and finds himself opposed by Weldon Heyburn,
chieftain giant Gordon's vaqueros.
of
Stirring action, gripping drama! and beautiful photography feature the film, which Was directed by Alfred Werker.
"NO LADY."
Lapino Lane, the star of "No Lady," showing at the Queen's was asked whether he thought the public were tiring of the slapstick stuft and was reminded that Hollywood had "done it to death" In the pre- talkle. age.
"No," said Mr. Lane, "the coun. try as a whole likes comedy laid on not thickly with a trowel. I do cater for the West End when I am working for the screen. I work for the mass of the people who pay their money at the box office."
"THE FLYING FOOL"
The clanging of the bells of a fire engine hurtling through fog amid excited shouts of firemen and on- lookers as an aeroplane burnt itself out after crashing at terrific speed into the Control Tower at Croydon, formed a thrilling "shot" for "The. Flying Fool" which Walter Sum. mers directed at Elstree.
The control tower which had been rebuilt on the lot was, for the pur
Bringing Up Father.
Special prizes, ranging from 1,000 to 20.000 roubles, will be paid for the best models for such
COMING SHORTLY TO THE KING'S.
More vital today than when its
mighty drarna un- folded on the silent screen.
THE
MIRACLE MANT
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SYZYLA
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MORRIS
IRVING PICHEKLA JOHN WAY EDEERT CODGAN HOBART BOKWORTH
of the Indian Company on the Kennedy Road Range on Wednes day, June 15 at 5.80 p.m. under Sub-Inspector A. L. Hopkins. Mem- bers will assemble at the Range at that time.
Flying Squad. Revolver Practice. Revolver prac tice will be carried out by members of the Flying Squad on the Kennedy Road Range on Wednesday, June 8 at 5.30 p.m. under Sub-Inspector A. L. Hopkins. Members will as semble at the Range at that time.
Reserve Emergency Unit. Motor Patrol. A motor patrol will be carried out on Friday, June 10, for all members. They will as. semble outside Queen's Pier ät 5.50 p.m. Uniform optional
Tunics. All members who have not turned in their Khaki tunics for alteration must bring them to the Police Store at once.
Sgd. D. L. KING
D. S. P. (R).
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Texture 10-Mora dificult 11-Exchange premium |12-Temporary abode
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28-Tropical fruit (pl.) 25-Above
27-Lieutenante (sbbr.). 26-Commanda
25-Proverb 30-Predatory
Incursions
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82-Roman apartment
33-Advances
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86-Coupla.
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42-Secret observer
43-Fing
48-Whirlpools
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(The solution of the above cross-word puzzle will appear in to-morrow'a izsus along with a new 'cross-word pussis;).:
8 p.m.-Local Time. 8.03-8.20 p.m.-Octets Gavatte from "Mignon" (Thomas), La Cinquantaine (Marie),
J. H. Squire Celeste Octet (8877), The Bohemian Girl-Then You'll Re-
member Me (Balfe, arr. Sear), Maritane-Scenes That Are Brightest
(Wallace, arr. Sear),
J. H. Squire Celeste Octet (9107). Vocal Gems from "Bitter Sweet".
8.20-8.30 p.m.—
(Coward),
Columbia Light Opera Co. (0900). 8.30-10 p.m.-
A relay from Mount Austin Barracks of the Regimental Band of the 1st Batta. of the South Wales Borderers by courtesy of the Officer Commanding. 10-10.80 p.m.-A Concert. Song
The Bonnie, Bonnie Banks o' Loch
Lomon' (Traditional),
Dora Labbette (Soprano):
(5309).
Piano Solo-
Shepherd's Hey (Grainger), Country Gardens (Grainger),
Percy Grainger (D1844). Vocal Quintette
Auld Scots Songs-Medley
(arr. Francis),
The Maestros (DX214). Octet---
Putting the Clock Back
(arr. Squire),
Song-
J. H. Squire Celeste Ostet (DX68).
Twa Bonnie Blue Een
(Burns & Whitehead),
Elder Cunningham (Bass Baritone) (6566),
10.35 p.m.---Close Down.-
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