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"GOLDIE"
Two wise-cracking gobs and platinum blonde! This is the rollicking love triangle presented in Fox's latest production, 'Goldie'
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TO-DAY'S PROGRAMME.
The following programme w be broadcast to-day from the Hong Orders by the Hon. Mr. T. E. Kong Broadcasting Station ZBW.
now showing at the Oriental Thesis, Inspector General of Police,
tre.
With Warren Hymer and Spencer Tracy as the sailor pals, and Jean Harlow as their common weakness, this riotous comedy, abounds with humorous situations and dialogue which have become all too rare of late.
are as follows:
Chinese Company, Strength-The following. have been taken on the strength of the Chinese Company, as from Augusty 11; 1932..
Constables R24 To Kwan-chuen.
R.85 Li, Kal-sun,' R.47 Leung U-san. Training Course-Part II. All Jack Holt and Ralph Graves are fashion parades which will 8-5.30 p.m. for Instruction.
There are dazzling spectacles of recruits will attend at the Chinese Company's Headquarters to-day, at: for opportunity of meeting and paired again in the mighty air epic, marrying
millionaire. She "Dirigible," which ends its successpecially appeal to the ladies. realises her ambition for clothes, ful run to-night at the mansions, Paris and luxury, but Theatre. within a short time. discovers that
The annual Miss America beauty contest gives Joan the long hoped-
a
Garden
The tense drama of two airmen, she has given herself into the both loving the same girl, one"mak- keeping of a madly-jealous hus-ing history in record flights and the band, who had sadistic tendencies. other commanding a giant dirigible It is then that the dog-like devotion over the North Pole, will hold an of Spencer Tracy comes to free her audience apellbound. from a terrible situation.
Fay Wray, who was cast opposite
studios.
noted
on a wavelength of 855 metros
| (845°E.C/1);—
6-8 p.m.-Chinese Programme. 8-10.30 p.m. — European Pro gramme...
8 pm-Local Time & Weather, Report.
8.03-8.30, p.m.-—-A Programme of records from Z.B.W,'s Library, Symphony No. 8, in B Minor
-("Unfinished") (Schubert),
Revolver Practice, Revolver practice will be carried out by members of the Chinese Company A re-to-morrow at 5.80. p.m. under S. L on the. Kennedy Road Range
If you want a good laugh, join Hymer and Tracy on their travels through the world and their mances with the ladies....
OFFICIAL SOURCES.
"THE CALENDAR“.
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Hopkins. All members who have been detailed, will assemble at the Range at that time.
Training Course-Part I-AI). recruits of the Chinese Company will attend Central Police Station Thursday, Dress
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Philadelphia Symphony Orch. directed by Leopold Stokowski.
1st Movement-Allegro moderato. 2nd Movement-Andante con moto. 8.30-10 p.m.-
relay of the band of the 1st Batta. .South Wales Borderers, con- ducted by Bandmaster Geeks, from Mount Austin Barracks, by courtesy of the Officer Com- manding. (During the Inter- vals recorded music will" be¦ broadcast from the Studio.) 10-10.30 p.m.-Concert Items. Piano Solo
Caprice (Gluck-Saint-Saens), Fantasie-Impromptu (Chopin).
Harold Bauer (0546),
Afton Water (Bunns), Annie Laurie,
Mary Garden (Soprano) (1480).
Valse Caprice
(Rubinstein, arr. Crooke), Perpetuum Mobile
(Weber, arr. Crooke),
The breeziness with which Mr. Ronald Colman in "The Unholy On next. Thursday the King's for Squad Drill on Tracy portrays the role of the Garden." plays the feminine lead Theatre will show a great London August 18 at 5.30 p.m. Goods Marked Down To Still hick-town lover cannot fail to de- in this aerial picture. Hobart success, first as a stage play, then White Uniform and Cap with Song-
the Some below cost.light the public, Mr. James Kirk-Bosworth as
polar 39 A screen drama. It is "The White Cover. wood" as
the mad millionaire is explorer is excellent.
Calendar", Edgar. Wallace's story adequately terrify. Misa
"Dirigible" is one of Hollywood's of the turf, which Gainsborough- Una
Indian Company. THE SWATOW
Merkel also gives an excellent per greatest screen triumphs, as the
British Lion have made into a par
Strength. - Constable R. 272 TRUSTING CO.formance as the man-hunting prear "faked" arctic shots are the most ticularly attractive film. Edgar Rahim Bux, has been taken on the Octet
agent the beauty contest difficult ever attempted by the Wallace's knowledge of the turf strength of the Indian Company, 17A, QUEEN'S ROAD C.
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has enabled him to write a story as from August 9, 1982. that "long-awaited, that lives on the screen. Its peo- To-morrow, (same as Long Hing. Photographer)
Leave. Constable R. 2.68 riotous comedy "Charley's Aunt,”
ple are real people, and you are Mohamed Ahsan has been granted featuring Charles Ruggles, will be assured of excellent entertainment. 8 months leave of absence from presented at the Garden Theatre.
In "The Calendar" Herbert Mar- the Colony, as from to-day shall and Edna Best gave polished Revolver Practice, Revolver MAIL REVIEW
performances as the hero and practice will be carried out by heroine, and they are wonderfully members of the Indian Company supported by an exceptional cast of on the Kennedy Road Range on English players, including Gordon Wednesday, August 24 at 5.30 p.m. Harker, Anne Grey, Nigel Bruce, under S. I. Hopkina. Members will Allan Aynesworth and Alfred assemble at the Range at Drayton. Altogether "The Calen-time. dar"-an Edgar Wallace racing Inspection Parade.—All ranks of dramais as fine a picture as any-the Indian Company will parade at one could wish to see.
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Percy Heming (Baritone) (C1482). 10.30 p.m.-Rugby Mid-day Press News.
10.35 p.m.-Close Down.
Inspection of equipment etc. by RELIGIOUS LECTURES
AT CHEUNG CHAU.
An ex-pugilist striving to 'come back'; an adored and adoring. small son; and the age-old dilemma) of selfish love dr heroic Bacrifice. This is the human Interest in Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's vivid new
one of the most remarkable sound drama, "The Champ" which is play- Opposita Entrance to
ing to-day at the Queen's Theatre.ynchronisation films ever made was Hong Kong Hotel
Wallace Beery, whose villainous presented at the Central Theatre Amatrous Oll Permanent Hair Warns which are Large, Soft and Natural, portrayals in the past have never yesterday. "Wings" is the Para- Artistic Finger and Marcel Waves, Oli ceased to hold and provoke to mirth mount epic of the "Aces" of the Treatment, Shampooing, Heans Pack appreciative audiences throughout World War (War), and is a marvel- (any colour), Hair Cutting and Mant- the entire globe, is the former fight lous piece of realism that records
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Uniform, Cap with White Cover, Cooper of "Our Gang" fame, is his fought in the air in 1917 and 1918. small son. The scene is laid in "al The tramping of thousands of Winnie Lightner, sings several
Belt, Truncheon, - Whistle,
and Mexican town miraculously set up feet; the falling of stricken aero-brand new numbers in her own in- Armlet with Badge. Those not in in a Hollywood studio.
planes; the rapid blazing
of imitable style in "The Life of the possession of uniform will attend It is impossible to depict ade-machine-guns and musical accom Party", her newest starring vehiin mufti. No member may be ab- quately on paper the pathos with panlment of heart-stirring beauty, cle for Warner Brothers which sent from this parade without: which Beery finally makes his de-have well-merited the unanimous comes to the Queen's Theatre der. The Equipment Officer will leave from the Company Comman- cision to give his son the proper Praise of newspaper critics shortly. advantages and environment of life. throughout the world.
In the story, this comedy star la make it a point of being present with him, the audience is torn The production is a stupendous first heard in a New York music Recruits will attend. between the selfishness of parental achievement of Director Wellman, shop where she is employed, as a
Flying Squad. love and the desire to give a beloved and is one which nobody should songstress, and later does ber stuff The next instructional patrol. Cordial invitations were extended son the chance for betterment. · miss.
at an exclusive Havana hotel where will take place on Friday, August to all and the lectures were very she has journeyed in search of a 26 at the Central Police Station. well attended. A committee which millionaire.
All members must attend. Fall in included Dr. Clift, Rev. T. Morrison, The supporting cast includes at 5.15 p.m. sharp. Dress White Rev. A. G. Lindquist and Mr. Davey, Irene Delroy, Jack Whiting, Char- Uniform and Cap with White was elected at a recent meeting to les Judels and Charles Butter Cover, worth. Roy Del Ruth directed.
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Large Success Of "Conference.
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ference held from August 8. to 14 at the Cheung Chau Assembly hall, many different phases of religion were discussed by Dr. S. Kunze and Dr. H. Lechmere Glift...
arrange for a similar conference next year.
Among the amusements offered C. Fletcher has been permitted to by the conference was a moonlight resign from the Reserve Emer-weiner roast which proved very gency Unit,
as- from August 5, enjoyable. Another has been plan 1932.
ned for Tuesday next which will Promotions.
Include community singing. P.C.R. 486 R. A. Starling promot
ed to L/Sergt. (Equipment Officer).
Crowds thronged Naples on June 29 from all parts of the country to watch & sham eruption of the P.C.R. Vesuvius.
the
Some difficulty has been experi- enced in regard to ferry accommoda- tion. The boats previously secured 402 B. S. M. Veliki promot have been too small. It is hoped ed to L/Sergt. (Section that adequate accommodation will Leader).
be had for all at the next picnic.
ed to L/Sergt. (Section Leader).
The broad stream of lava which ||'z flowed down the mountainside in 's P.C.R. 411 M. H. Arnold promot- most realistic manner was produc-ją ed by the placing in" the crater · of 375 iron mortars of large size, two P.C.R. tons of explosive mixture and huge quantity of Bengal Fire. The "eruption," which was intended to P.C.R. recall the eruption of January, 1906, | |
417 L Dowdall promot ed to "L/Sergt. (Section Leader).
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MRS. JANE GARRAWAY DIES
IN GLASGOW.
429 F. Brett promoted to The death is announced in L/Bergt. (Section Leader), Glasgow of Mrs. Jane Campbell Gar was preceded by explosions, and the All above to date from August reway, wife of the late James Gar- "lava" was made to for harmlessly 12, 1982. away, of Hong Kong and Glasgow. down the mountainside for nearly Meetings A meeting of all Death occurred, in a nursing home three-quarters of a mile, éle N.0.0. will take place on Friday, on June 28. The lady and her August 19 at 5.80 p.m. to meet at husband were well-known in Hong Star Ferry, Hong Kong.
This representation of a pheno menon which has often caused so much disaster did not meet with un- animous approval, although it was admired as a triumph of ingenuity':
Bgd. D. L. KING.
AD. & P. (R) Hong Kong, August 18, 1932,
Kong, the late Mr. Garraway having at one time been employed at the Kowloon Docks. The older residents of the Cology will remember them.
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