THE CHINA MAIL WEDNESDAY MAY 29
ART & DRAMA
B.B.C. AND THE PUBLIC
NO CENSOR TO BE
ENGAGED
An agitation has been going on inside the EBC for the appoint- ment of an official ceisor for all broadcast material. It has " even, been suggested that a member of the Lord Chamberlain's staff should be delegated to this duty..
It is now learned that it has been) decided to make no change in BBC. policy concerning this sub- ject. The anti-censor advocates kave WOYL and in the general; opinion, it is a victory for which listeners should be grateful
Exception has been taken to very few acts in the 200.000, separate] items during more than 12 years of broadcasting. On one occasion the
offence was due to the accidental
Use
of the word "what" for "where" and was magnified by an -official apology.
PARIST SOUS LES GAZ
MITTECTION CON
AIR RAIDS
VOLUNTEERS RATES OF NAVAL DINNER
BRIGHTER HOUSES FOR LONDON
Green The Favourite Colour
H. K.
During danger brusin an air-rait all:
NEW HEADQUARTER SITE GRANTED BY W.O.
Paris is now posted with air defence instructions (left), re- miniscent of the posters which blared from London walls in 1917 (right), as the French Governmen ; conducts a campaign, to prepare all citizens for the conflict it regards as inevitable.
PROBLEMS FOR MR.
COCHRAN
Casting Obstacles To Plays
CHEVALIER'S SPLIT WITH HOLLYWOOD
"I Won't Be A Playboy Hero”
PAINTERS CREATE NEW
COLOURS.
PAY
Compensation At 2
To The Dollar
TO COME INTO FORCE NEXT PAY-DAY
These vivid little towns on the At the saznal dinner and prize our own these matches are held by Ân: announcement has Continent are to be-rivalled by distribution of the Hong Kong the courtesy and hospitality of theceived locally that Naval officers London in colour soon.
Volunteer Corps, which, was held Cricket Clubs of the Colony, to men attached to the China
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arrangement
The sunny Continental sum-at Headquarters last evening, Lieut-whom our thanks are due. A band-who have been suffering mers of the last few years have/Col. Dowbiggin, the Commandant, fal of keen fellows run these owing to the rise of the dol influenced house-owners to paint referred in eulogistic terms to the shows, and I am very grateful into receive compensation at the their houses in bright, clear work of the Adjutant, Capt. P. S. deed to them for all they have of two shillings when the off ¡colours.
M. Atkinson who is leaving the done and continue to do for the rate of the Hong Kong dollar Green And Blue
Colony Eater in the year.
Corps As I said above, more sup-ceeds 2 20 A man who manages 20 hous- His Excellency the GO.C preport is needed, so come along and This compensation basis will ent fing estates, near London says: seated the prizes and in the course belp.
"We build about 20,000 houses of his speech said that part of the
japply where the local dollar. is end As to-night the G.O.Cis going rent, and will come into effect whet levery year. In all cases the Murray Parade Ground had been to present the Rife Meeting prizes, the next monthly payment is made people ask for bright paint. granted by the War Office as a site I must make special mention of the Under the new
"The chief favourite is, a soft for the new Volunteer Headquar-work done by Captain Stewart and compensation, in addition to bright green. Bright blues. yelters lows and even reds are popular.
Lieut Bemedios and Lieut. pay, the lodgings, provisions Others, present, included Commo-Sequeira. can boast of a blue, red or yellow w. E. Bell, Mr.
"Most of Mayfair's squares dore C. G. Sedgwick, the Hon. Mr.
servant allowances will be convert Useful Units Formed
ble at a rate of two shilings, bot S. H. Dodwell, Idoor, with shutters painted to Major E. J. R. Mitchell, Lieut-Col seen
"During the past year we have the Colonial Allowance, which is a batch.
some useful units being a dollar basis, will be unaffecte G. D. R. Black, Col L G One terrace in Kensington Brigadier H. G. Seth-Smith, Col
Bird, formed--
The new order also states that has has 20 houses painted entirely C. Harrison. Lient-Col Fordham tachment Cadre
(a) Railway Operating Da of any table or entertainment lowance will be convertible at in green even the railings match Co. A.-B. Hearie. Major R D. (by Machine Gun Battalion, shillings. ¡the doors."
Walker, Major Roupell T.C Sunlight Yellow
Signals!! Major M. A. Johnson, Commdr. Al (e) Nursing Detachment. A paint manufacturing firm Shields, Major C. M. Manners, and our good wishes go for their lous: Captains, 23; Commanders told of increased sales.
"We have bad to create new Lieut.Cdr.
Carrington-Sykes, progress and success.
£28; Lieutenant Commanders, 23- colours.
Brooks. Sab-Lieut. “I have also, on behalf of the Lieutenants, £18; Sub. Lieutenanta The most popular are Grossman, Capt. P. S. M. Wilkin Corps, to congratulate those who £12; Midshipmen, £7; Commissioned play. "Anything Goes." be needs famous screen star, has "split" blue. dark grey, mid-grey, and Parkes, Major Dixon, Lient-Car. 0.BE Company Sergeant Major S10.0; Petty Officers.
the light grey?
leau-de-nil green, yellow straw. son, Capt. L. J. Walch, Major Ken-have been honoured by H. M. The Warrant Officers a young attractive Mae West-with the Hollywood film kings pink
warm stone, Etonnedy. Major MacGregor, Major King-Lieut-Col Black on his Officers, 1; Chief Petty Offices Sophie Tucker personality who He intends can “put ore" songs, and is more to do with Hollywood, or its to have nothing
Sweeney, Capt. RL. K. Allen, Capt. Padgett on his M.RE, and the re-Leading Rates, 4 Able Seamen addition a first-class comedienne film companies until they canazure blue, sunlight yellow, and A Clough-Taylor, A.D.C.
"Others used for outside paint-Thatcher, Mr. T. B. Wilson, M. K. cipients of the King's Jubilee 3.10. ing are Tuscan red. signal red E. Greig, Mr. E. Cock, Capt. W. S. Medal A giant who can
act
We find better parts for him.
The amounts convertible for pers should be at least 6ft 10in
His chief grievance is
Neptune green.".
"Many of you are aware that sonnel ashore will be: Commodore Two Chinese who can speak Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
that
Excellency, and Officers of the Captain Wilkinson will be leaving 67.10.0, Captains, £37.10.0- Lieu lines. One must be fat and the him to play his usual role of the
wanted!"
Corps.
as in the Autumn, and I should tenant Commanders, 30: other thin.
Lier gay, careless, musical comedy
The Loyal toast was proposed by like to thank him on behalf of the tenants £25 A bor of 14 with perfect lover in two new
the Commandant films. The
Corps and myself for all the eff Junior ranks and ratings serving enunciation and aristocratic bear-Chocolate Soldier" and "The
cient help and work he has given ashore, whose pay is issued locally ing.
Cardboard Lover."
and done for us whilst Adjutant receive compensation up to a ma of this Corps. · ·
mum of $20
Since the unfortunate slip over the vital word, Clapham and Dwyer bave not broadcast That is not Į the fault of the BBC because the Charles B. Cochran's life is Tull comedians have been ofered four of difficult casting problems just different dates. But their
stage now. He has several interesting engagements have been so numer-plays ready for production and here ous that they have been unable to are some of his requirements: Ex the studio dates in. However, i For the Cole Porter musirà! they returned to the microphone) for the Jubilee broadcasts.
Broadcasting has no censorship because it needs none. It is the family entertainment. ft for child- ren to beat
In this respect it is superior to film entertainment. Every week the Film Censors
at work ca deavouring to make $1ms St for family viewing.
are
PLAYERS FROM HOLLYWOOD ·
Bid For American Films
They are Richard Dix, Madze Erars. Helen Vinson, C. Aubrey
"Mesmer" Rehearsals
TO MAKE PICTURES IN ENGLAND
(By WALTER G. FARR) M. Maurice Chevalier,
WEEKLY ROTARY MEETING
Liect-Col M:
to His
I
The scale of amounts convertible for personnel afloat will be as for
and Warrant
$5.70.0
PORTUGUESE LADY LAID TO REST
Commandant's Speech
· An actress who can act like Persner and sing as
The Commandant spoke as fol- well as!
"Little More He-man"
Mr. L. W. Amps Speaks lows
This Corps is fortunate in Yrone Printemps. She should bel "I wish to be more manly on
On H.K. Beauty
"It is customary for the Com-such a G.O.C. and his staff. They having to serve ander and with English.
the pictures." he says "What you
mandant on this annual occasion An actor who can play Edipus English call a little more he-man.
The weekly tifins of the Hong to give a short resume of the Corps in constant liaison with them
lare ever ready to help and we are Rex and Mercutio equally well I do not always want to be, what Kong Rotary Club was held yester-
activities during the past year-desire now to express our deep ap- Mrs. LM. D'a Carvalho A young Charles Hawtrey who is it.... can sing as well as Hayden Coffin Mais non, mon ami. It is nice to Hong Kong Hotel:
matinee idol. eh? day in the Roof Garden of the will be as brief as possible..
"The Corps has had a very busy helped us and to say how glad, we preciation to all of those who have in his younger days. If he is be populaire with the ladees, bat
a John McCormack so I do not like to be always the were Rotarian H. E. Harris, of therefore of members of the Corps to-night and how sorry we are that widow of the late Fernando
Among the vocally
guests
average welcomed year. The
attendance are to see many of them with us Iguez Maria D'Almada Carvalho, The remains of the late Mrs. Mr. Michael Balcos, production much the better.
fool Now would you?
Whittier, California, who is one of attending Parades manager of the Gaumont-British
is far higher this will be the last of these parti-Carvalho, an There are others, but this list Theenk of it! All the years the foundation members of Ro-than before. Three Units of the cular functions that General Bor-member of the Portuguese com Corporation, who was last month in gives an idea of his problems. He I am the laughing-singing actor-tary, a district Governor of Eotary Corps had every member efficient rett will attend.
old and respected Hollywood, has engaged five famous is now busy casting at his office at The role which is serieus. I play International and was the first under the terms of the Volunteer There are other guests here to-afternoon at the Roman Catholic players to appear in British films. 49, Old Bond-street.
just as well. It is often that 1 Chairman of the International Ser-Ordinance and it took careful night and we welcome you all and cemetery, Happy Valley. The de munity, were laid to rest yesterday think I play it bettaire.
vice Committee. Other guests calculations to judge the award of hope you will visit us often. ceased lady was 64 years of age. Smith, and Noah Beery. Collective for Beverley Nichols' romantic play part
Fortunately, he has the company want to cast me in that same old C. Moxon, W. R.. Andrews, C. which goes to the Motor Machine Commodore Sedgwick, the Hoa funeral, Father La Rossi officiating "The directors always they present were Dr. Tsai, Mesars, G.the Nathan Cup for Efficiency, "I will mention particularly ly they are the biggest bag ever“Mesmer” and rehearsals started All the rest is the same.
A large gathering attended the Only the name is new. L Hung and W. M. Gittins.
Gan Section, followed very closely Mr. W. E. Bell, and Commander Aat the graveside. The chief mour brought back by a British producer: last month under the direction of
Mr. L. W. Amps, O.B.E, gave a by the Engineer Company, the L Shields of the H.KNVR Mr. Dix and Miss Evans will komisarjevsky. Included in the reece the idol of thousands of tions of a visit to California," in being over 48 parades. Not far be drink the Toast of our guests, Maryknoll Sisters, Mrs. V. Yvano Does this suggest that "Mau-most interesting talk on "Recollec-average attendances of these units appear with Conrad Veidt in "The cast
"I will now ask you to rise and daughters, Sister Cicilia of the hers present were, three of her are Oscar Homolka, Peggy filmgoers was bidding farewell to the course of which he said he was "Tunnel" a dramatic story of the Ashcroft, Cicely Byrne, Elizabeth Chevalier?
hind were the Corps Battalion coupled with the names of General vich, and Mrs. E. building of a tunnel under the Corcoran, Felix Aylmer, George
particularly struck with the care Signals. In fact those who criti-Borrett, Commodore Sedgwick, and Mr. V. Yvanovich and Mr. E Christenson English "Channel. Work on this Hayes, Ralph Roberts, Alfred Clark, little in the background." he goes served and enhanced the natural they could study the figures of
"I mean to put the comedy a with which the authorities precise the Corps would be surprised the Hon. Mr. W. H. Bell picture is to begin immediately Mr. and Stephen Haggard
Christenson, sons-in-law; Messrs Veidt has finished "The Passing of Apart from the Mae West-Sophie reproduce his broken English.
"I will give up trying to beauty of California, and suggest all our units without being in-
FX D'Aimada e Castro, Sar, and Tucker personality, "Anything "After all I am an actor.
ed that more might be done in dividious-for example, the Corps
Leo D'Almada e Castro, Sar Helen Vinson, one of Hollywood's Goes" is ready for rehearsals, but can do it. Why not a little more beauties of the Colony by the es- 10 inefficients out of 141.
Hong Kong towards enhancing the Infantry (Portuguese) had only
brothers: Mr. Mowbray Jones, most promising young blondes, will Mr. Cochran said that he cannot drama ***
brother-in-law, and Mrs. Mowbray play with Noah Beery and Conrad start until he finds the right girl
tablishment of a central nursery
Jozes; Mr. Leo D'Almada e Castro, for growing shrubs and trees for planting out at strategic points. CHINESE ART IN EUROPE
the Third Floor Back!"
Veidt in "King of the Damned.” melodrama of Devil's Island, adapt- ed from the play that had a short run at the Lycet
C Tubreg Smith, who is 72, is remembered by thousands of Lon-1, don theatre-goers for his tinguished character acting.
#
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on
"Human PartsTM
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for the leading part.
Another musical play. "Dalliance,"
"It is difficult for me to de scribe fully what I want, but I based by Edward Knoblock Schnitzler's. “Liebelei," will be pre-serious drama and comedy are mean to play parts in which sented in August...
intermingled.
Mr. Cochran has also just found
a great play. He added
dis-
In
Most
"Oh, yes, I still want a love Theatrical Performance that he interest in my pictures. used the word "great" after pro certainly. But I want my parts! per thought and consideration. It to be human. I want pathos in version of "The Bachelor Father was sent in to him by an unknown my roles, and why shouldn't I
1931 be made a hit in the film
in which he had played on the stage, and since then he has been)
so constantly in demand by Holly-
author
wood producers that he has never ANDRE CHARLOTS
returned to London.
The buying of so
many Holly-
wood "names" is another proof of the Gaumont-British Corporation's "intention to expand its American market "Little Friend," "Man of
NEW REVUE
Opened Last Week In London
Aran" "The Man who Knew Too MISS Much" and "Can Chin Chaw" all! had splendid notices and were well received by discriminating film-
ELSIE RANDOLPH HEADS OUTSTANDING CAST
goers, but it is generally accepted. Andre Charlot believes in mak-
have it?-
In Paris
Paris
Kirkpatrick Cup
"I have also to congratulate and members of the Corps Syndicate express my appreciation of the
who did so well in the Kirkpatrick
CHINESE 'QUAKE
VICTIMS
Relief Funds Voted Jr, Messrs JMA, FX, and
By Nanking
Nanking.
F.E. D'Almada Remedios nephews, and Miss M Gutterrez, niece.
Others present were the Mary- Knoll Sisters, the Dominican
In view of the heavy losses suf- Fathers, Father W. Gallagher, Cup for 1934 They gave up ham-fered by the Chinese residents in SJ.
representing the Jesui dreds of hours of their spare time Formosa caring the recent earth-Fathers, Messrs. P. A. Ivanovich, to produce a report, the value of quake there, the Ministry of For C. H. Basto, C. Ada Roza, P. L which the G.0.4 has readily ad eign Affairs has remitted a sum of N. da Silva, J. ML Alves, Dr. J. W. mitted
$5,000 to the Chinese Consulate-Barnes, Messrs. C. E. Marques, H General at Tainokuo, Capital of A. Botelho, F. H. Barres -J. M Mr. Hsiao Chi-ying, Counsel-
The Combined Operations last Formosa, for emergency relief of Noronha E Leitao, F. A. Rous light, silly sort of staff. Now I Paris, gave a luncheon last weeken to make them even more so.
All my life I have done this lor of the Chinese Legation in year and this spring proved very the victimised Chinese nationals in Dr. L. Basto, Messrs. J. P. ter things want to do what I think are betto Mr. Mei Lan-fang, the well-These Operations
successful and we only need more the island
Xavi z M. A. Figueiredo, A. Col It is understood that after the in-Botelho, and many others. "I shall certainly not think Chan-yuen, who accompanied een volunteer that he is of some be appropriated for relief purposes. placed on the grave, together with
known Chinese actor, Mr. Ya
are instructive vestigation of all Chinese Josses No flowers were sent, by request, about Hollywood again before Mr. Mei on his visit here, and a practical value and has a definite-(Chekiai Agency).
and certainly convey to the average there is completed, more funds will but a few family wreaths were next September.
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number of French leaders in the
"I am not sure whether I shall art world, including the director place in the defence of his home go back then or not. But I am of the French National School of ideals are not higher.
and business interests, even if his Alexander Korda in England Oriental Language School. The planning to make a film for Mr. Music and the director of the
"It is also a fact that Examina- function was for the purpose of
tions for promotion have been car "Meanwhile I shall probably go discussing preparatory measures tied out for each Officer and the to my villa on the Riviera for giving Chinese Theatrical majority of XC.O's during the
"Give me a character to play-performances on the occasion of Past year.
That is certain
that unless a picture has at least ing his plans well ahead. He has That is what I ask of the film the Paris Universal Exposition one tame well known to the no fewer than six shows definitely companies. And I hope that in 1937 Chekiai Agency. American public' its chances of do- mapped out. The first of these is before long you will see me in
ine really big business are greatly an intimite revue called "Char-la series of character parts."
Tessened
SHIRLEY TEMPLE
NEW CONSULATE AT ANNAM
Follows Sino-French Treaty
ilot's" Char-a-Bang" which, after
**His Resolve... opening in Manchester on March opened last week in London up the all-smiling roles and play M. Chevalier's decision to give The whole revue has been devis in parts which are serious except Jed or Charlot in conjunction with for a slight touch of comedy will Robert Nesbitt, who has also writ-not come as a surprise to his tens ten some of the sketches. Arthur of thousands of fans, since he Mackae is responsible for the stated his resolve to do so when major part of the book and Dennis he was in London last antumn Following the conclusion
zaking van Thal for the music Hedley Several stars have walked out the Briggs, the talented young English of Hollywood for one grievance Treaty concernin
Sino-French camercial
BRIGHT EYES dancer, is designing the decors or another, but they have usually learned that.
CA FOX Pictures
The cast, headed by Elsie Ban-returned within a short space of Foreign Affairs has started Idolph and Johm illey, inclndes time. No star of his importance parations for the openi Reginald Gardiner, Iris arch, FRIDAY at the STAR Dolores Dalgarno, Richard Mur
remained away from Holly hinese Consulate ood permanently in such cr the protection of
tionals there.
doch Jack Cleves, Hedley Briggs, and Reginald StLLES
Chevalier
Recreational Interests
“Social activities have met with considerable success namely The Machine Gun Ball, Portuguese Company Dinner and Ball, Aquatic and Athletic Sports A very keen and hard Rugger match, in which the Corps XV defeated an Army XV and
number of Cricket matches were also held To make these entirely successful, however, more support is needed the abers of the Corps: 1 considerable
KOMOR
KOMOR
HONG KONG
several from the Maryknoil Sisters:
York Building Chater Road.
SUITABLE PRESENTS
FOR
EVERY OCCASION