MILITARY BOXING.
SOUTH CHINA COMMAND TOURNAMENT.
"FIRST NIGHT'S RESULTS.
The opening programme of the South China Command Boxing! Tournament took place last night. at the RA.OC, Parade ground, Whitfield Barracks, Kowloon. There Were a number of fine, sporting fights, and the standard was high, without any very outstanding per- forumuces. As a result of the first night K.O.S.B. lead with ar points, Scots Guards 28, Queen's Regt. 24.
RESULTS.
Fly Weights, Boy Murphy, K.O.S.B.. walk↑
over.
Feather Weights.
kirst Round,
Sergt. Hooper (Queen's) bent £/C, Hind (Queen), on-points,
Pte. Hume (R:0.8.1) brat Pis. Packwood (Queen's), où paints.
L/C, Berry (Queen's) beat Pte. McGuire (K.O.S.B.), on points..
Second Round,
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YOLANDA."
HISTORICAL FILM AT THE WORLD.
THE APPEAL OF ROMANCE,
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Yolanda " a tale of the war- are between Charles the Bold and Louis X1. of France has been treated mainly on its spectacular
hopea.
Ms Marion Davies makes a pretty little Princess Mary of Bur- gandy, a fairy tale Princess who is all moods and whims such as any nedern Aubrican maid might dream of. We wonder if ami wben the English Studios prodies an historical film they will find actors who, having been born anden, the "ayranny of a operarely wilt have
soar idea of what is as all events
reueraity, expected of royalty. You will have noticed that the trans. Atlantic conception is very differ-
cat.
not
"Mary" is pretty and pouts Light Weights,
and smiles se princesses probably "First Round. Pte. Clark (Queen's) bent Pte. do, in private, but neither her stern Smith (Queen's) on points.
her director have Treats
aught her the reserve and dignity aspected of the great in public. That is perhaps a "Britishers" Gds, Crook (Scots Guards) beat cavit at an otherwee good produc- Pte. Higgs (K.O.S.B.) on peints.
tion, and, after all, the lms are L/C. Armett (K.O.S.B.) beat Pie.
not produced, ent:reg Or Potter (Queen's), on points.
Pte. Gordon (KO.S.B.) k.. Painly for Britain and her. Birch (R.A.M.C.) in second ról.
Pte. Clark (Queen's) at Pte Gardner (K.O.S.B.), on points.
Welter Weights.
First Round.
Pte. Carney (K.O.S.B.) k., tids. Shields Scots Guards) in second round.
Middle Weights.
First Round,
,
Pre. Woolley (K.O.S.B.) k.o. L/C Barr (Queen's) in third round.
Dmr. Woolard (Boots Guards) ko. Qds, McCarthy (Scots Guards) in second round.
1/C. Finlayson (5.0.6.B.) beat Pte. Spalding (K.0.8.B.) on paints. Gds. Holmes (Scots Guards) bent Pte. Wischupssen (B.A.M.C.) on pointe
Pt. Landale (Queen's) best L/C, Taylor (Queen's) on points E
Gds. Campbell (Scots Guards) beat L/C. Frame (K.0.5.B.) e points.
The Tournament will be continued "tonight and tomorrow night.
"SHIP'S STORES."
TOBACCO. AND LIQUOR NOT RETURNED AS CARGO.
الحب
MESSRS. BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE FINED.
Even
Dual
Haph Graves plays Maximilian, Mary's lover Kalph is 4.60 an Amerwan and quite a good woking
one.
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The settings and stage eräil generally are good, and you, are
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THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17th, 1928.
very pausanty transported to those earlier days when pageantry payed a karger part m prope & daily loves. than it uses now. Huge castles, knights, and mem-at-arms in armour, a lady in sweeping gowns and wondertul headdremes, ille the seitig for a romantic love story.
lu one scene Yolanda a him of something bigger than a spectacle. Mary's introduction to the “treasures · of Louis XI, her growing horror and terror as the perceives more and more clearly the streak of insanity in the family, is an effective and very moving "egwoude
govca
Yolanda is a film to see be cause it is off the besten track, and Most of A very good of its sort.
as have an admiration of those carly pages of bustory, and feel that life Wis more romantic, and stirring in those days. Yolanda presente the picture we want, with enough of the truth which underlay the pageantry to make it believable.
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THE STAR THEATRE.
TWO MEN FROM TUNG · |THE “HALLELUJAH"| GREAT SINGER'S
KOON.
ARRESTED HERE THREE TIMES.
PROCEEDINGS UNDER EXTRA DITION WARRANT.
Two Chinese farmers who bad
caped here from Tung Koos district after some trouble with the People's Volunteers Corp and the villagers generally over a dispute about reat, were arrested Coony during. September last,
JA the
The charges alegou against them by ne maese autorities, were si- tempted murder, stealing a bunox were released and re-arrested on a ami other minor offences. (Ther |
provisional warrant for extradivion. This pad also been whdrawn but
cop esterusy procesungs were tinued · against them under an ex- truktion warrant.
Mr. O, A. S. Ruse, who had de- lended the two men at the previous nearings was unable to be present when the case, was called at the Central Magistrany betore air. ..
Lindsel: yesterday, ar. F. H. used that cross-examinations of the Loseby appeared in his place and
witnesses for the prosecution might: be reserved, as he was not vogini. unt of the facts of the case. This was granted.
Mr. T. S. "Whyte-Smith, Assistant Crown Sonicator, was for the pro- secution, and in reply to the stage trate said that he had received the new order from H.E.The Governor
dated February 3rd, and on
two fugitives were being the enarged with attempted murder.
Evinence was then ended.
Yuen
Kel, a larmer from Tung Abon, sad at he had known the two fugitives trum enthood. He came down to Hong Kong 'un September last, and was able to point out the two fugitives to the Police on Septe bez lath.
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KITCHENS,
SALVATION” ARMY RELIEF WORK
FEEDING THOUSANDS, IN NORTH-CHINA.
COMMISSIONER. MCKENZIE ON CONDITIONS IN CHINA,
"HOLIDAY."
DAME CLARA » BUTT IN INDIA;
"MAY COME TO HONG KONG.
Dame Clara Butt, who is now in India is considering a visit to the Far East, which local music lovers hope will include a stay in Hong Kung.
LL-Commissioner W. McKenzie, She was recently staying at Gov- Territorial Commander for Northernment House, Rangoon, and was to leave Rangoon for Madras, Dar- China of the Salvation Army, has jeeling. Agra, Delhi and possibly' arrived in Shanghai from Peking [ Peshawar;" and is staying at The Red Shield, 55, Carter Road, anys the "3.0. Daily News.
As for her Far Eastern trip. Dame Butt said "I also want to see something of the Far East and I must see China and Japan. Besides, I've an interest in Japan, I want to see the new Columbia works in Tokyo, and possibly pro. dure some records for them there, ”
Fighting. Mac-adinky-di Aussie-served throughout the Great War as a chaplain to the Australian Expeditionary Force in
Dame Clara Butt came out for a Gallipoli and on the,Western Frent. He is said to be one of the holiday. She is not getting it. very few padres respected and loved That is not to say that she is fail- ing to enjoy herself on the cun- by the undisciplined many of whom still swear by him. trary-but merely indicates that a He is a tall, grey-haired and great singer's determination not to slightly bald man with a fine mili-sing is only a matter to be overcome tary bearing.
1 Anzacs
After the war, he returned to Australia and, last April, he camo to China to succeed the late Com- missioner Pearce, in directing, the work of the Salvation Army, which was being carried on by 123 foreign workers and more than 100 Chinese, men and women.
Rucationed regarding his war service Conuniesiones McKenzie was extremely modest and wild, My experiences of war drives me to the opinion that war is fatile in set- thing disputes, as it really settles nothing. It a prolific destroyer of human life and human' hap- piness, and brings about economic disaster, as well as great sorrow, misery and destitution to multi- Ludes of people. It is far better to get round à conference table and talk matters over and settle dis putes in that way.
now
The Salvation Army are at work in 84 different countries and the Gospel message is proclaim- ed by Salvation Army officers in different languages dealing with the needs of broken humanity, from the newborn babe in our maternity hospitals to the aged in our even- tide homes for both men and women.”
when that singer is goodhearted and the public anxious not only to snutch a musical treat but to render tribute.
In Calcutta Dame Clara Butt gave three concerts and then sang at the Cathedral.
"When I started from England," said Dame Clara to a Press repre- sentative. "I didn't mean to sing anywhere-at all. But others thought differently, and there you are:””,
CHINESE CHILD KILLED
BY 'BUS.
VERDICT OF ACCIDENTAL DEATH."
The inquest into the death of a Chinese boy three years old was held at the Kowloon Magistracy yesterday afternoon, by Mr. W. Schofield, sitting as Coroner, and a jury. A verdict of accidental death was returned
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FRENCH SUBMARINE CONSTRUCTION..
Witness met the two men at Des Vœux Road West, and im- mediately pointed them out 10. 1 Chinese constable.
The first iug tive, "however, inaoaged to make ins a house. cscape by running into Later this man was also arrested.
Cross-examined by the frat fugi tive, as to whether or not the trouula arose out of the levying of ground rent, witness replied that only 10 cents per acre was levied.
First, Fugitive: Was there any trouble between us and the com❘ plainant, Yuen Hing Sau (chief of the Volunteers' Corps, whom the two fugitives were alleged to have attempted to murder) No.
The first fugitive then began to suite a statement saying that the reat levied was $5 per acre and workers. At the present pain. Police mechanic, stated that be making in building up, her sub
stage.
A
Porridge For The Poor.
The work of the Salvation Army
The unfortunats" child was knock- ed down by one of the new Morris
Buses belonging 10 the
Chino totor 'Bus Co, at the junction of Shanghai and Soy Streets, Yaumau. This is on the new route to Hunk Hotar, ria Shanghai Street
deace that death was due to frac
Dr. E. F. Dovey stated in evi- ture of the skal and laceration of the left temple lobe of the brain moment, Sub-Luspector A. H. Mason,
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118 BUILT OR PLANNED.
ARMS AND EXPLOSIVES ON A JUNK.
OWNERS OVERSIGHT IN APPLYING FOR LICENCE
A Chinose described as, apart owner of a trading junk was charged
The secretary to the Navy League, | before Mr. W. Schofield at the Kow. says the Naval and Military Roon Magistray yesterday with an awful possession of (1) two rifles, 113 rounds of rifle ammunition and 31 rounds of Mauser ammunition, und (9) é quantity of dynamite, detonators and fuse.
cord, has drawn. attention to th steady progress which France is
Morris 18-eater, and found the marine flotillas. This is a branch brakes and machinery in perfect of naval construction, we have a order,
most neglected since the Armistice. The child's parents and persons present at the time of the accident It is true we have built the big gave their evidence. An uncle of gest submarine' ever yet turned out the child stated that on the mornin X1 But our position in these ing of the nocident the child and
as follows: Sub
his mother came to his shop: ut units to-day is
in China began in 1918, and at the present time is different nations are represented ambo its foreign
that he was not with the second
the Commissioner said, "da where we have established six por-examined the bus, which was a fugitive when the arrest was made.
Mir, Lindsell told him that he ridge kitchen since last November, we have been feeding on the aver should confine himself to making questions and not to make state age 6,000 peoplo a day. At Tien- tsin, where we have two porridge menta. An opportunity would be kitchens, one for the Bund coolies given him to do that "at a later and another in the poorest district of the Chinese elty for destitutes, Hiding On A Roof,
we feed on the average 2,000 a day. Evidence of arrest was then given We distribute clothes and give shel by the Chinese constable and
ter to bundreds of poor people each Chinese sergeant-major. The latter light. Recently, we were requested said that he arrested the second to undertake the feeding of the pro- fugitive on the root of house Ne.ple of Chochow, the city taken by 335, Des Voeux Road West, The the Shans troops and besieged for man was hiding behind a chimney 36 days by the Ankuochun before
surrender. We immediately estal toished kitchens there to feed the people. The money for Chochow has been provided by the Inter- national Famine Reliet Committee through Dr. J. C. Ferguson, who asked us to undertake the work. A batch of Salvation Army officers and assistants were despatched to the spot and it was discovered that the condition of the people was diy- testing in the extreme. This work will be extended to the surrounding districts, the people of which are also most destitute.
stack.
Kowloon rintana-goers chou d note! that the movie programmãe in the Star Theatre ends at 1.39 this evening. the Banvard Musical A plea of guilty to a technical Comedy Company presencing the offence was tendered by Mr. M. M. great London succcer, lercenary Watson when he appeared before picture in the movie prograbile 13 Mary at 3.13. p.m. The chief Mr. R. E. Lindell at the Central Tin Geds," a mory of
the man Asked by Mr. Loseby us Magistracy" yesterday to answer
hak," with To whether or not the previous wit summons against Mesars, Butter Meighan, Reure Adecce, and Aileen ness (the farmer from Tung Koon) field & Swire for failing to make a
was the man whose bullock' was declaration of tobacco and liquor.ngle in the leading roles,
The Banvard Company give alleged to have been stolen by one of the fugitives, air. Lindsell said that the only charge with which he was now concerned, and on whit alone fugitives could be extradited, was one of attempted murder.
Addressing Mr. Whyte-Smith, Mr. Lindeelt said that the requisition from Canton had not been handed into the Court yet.
exported by the ss. Krukiang and Queen High" to-morrow night also with making an inaccurate de andThe Review of Revues
Sunday.
claration.
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KATJA THE DANCER" LAST
NIGHT.
Very Good Audience.
Mr. G. R. Sayer, Superintendent of Imports and Exports, did not press the case against the defend. ants, stating that the summons was: brought to impress on ther the necessity of making the returns. The ship left Hong Kong on February The Company last night present- End, but it was not until February ed Katja The Dancer." There 11th that the return was made, and
wag an encouraging audience and even then the declaration was in judging by the applause which correct.
greeted their first appearance in Kowloon, there is every indication that the Company will receive the same measure of suppor, as they did at the Theatre Royal. Miss Esie Lancaster wan taking the part usually played by Mist Winifred Dalle, who has hurt her ankle, but wit be appearing again to-night.
•
Mr. Watson Axplained that the ship had been in dock and sailed for Saigon without any cargo. The tobacco and liquor on board was not cargo but part of the ship's stores. and when a cargo declaration was asked for they were not included.
that Mr. Sayer pointed out tobacco should have been entered undership's stores," and this was not done.
The Magistrate imposed a fine of $10 on each summons.
KITAIN BROTHERS EXPECTED HERE.
VIOLINIST AND PIANIST;
Mr. Whyte-Smith said that be
thought the Governor's order had superseded the requisition.
Mr. Ladsell pointed out that it had always been the procedure to have the requisition produced in Court and that, an official of the Canton Government be called to prove the seal. Under the old regime, the Canton Government had an official permanently in Hong Kong for the purpose of proving the scar of extradition requisitions.
The Case
the adjourned until to-day at 15 p.m.
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3. C. A. S. Rues, for the defen- dant, entered a plea of guilty to both charges.
press the charge, stating that the contraband wis not concealed in any way when the boat was visited on Monday morning. On enquiries being made into a statement made to him, it was found that the Beence had been left at the Har bour Office for the two riflee to be
Sub-Inspector Darling did not
entered on it, but no application- had been made owing to an over- sight.
His Worship imposed fines of $50 on each charat.
SUNRISE AND SUNSET IN
HONG KONG
FOR FEBRUARY, 1928.
STANDARD TIME OF THE 120th MERIDIAN, EAST OF GREENWICH.
Date.
1
18th....8.54
6.21
10th...:8.54,
11
20th....8.53
6.22, 6.99
17
"
F
$1
21st....8.62 22nd...651 23rd....8.50
6,23
It
6.23
11
6.23
""
TI
24th....0.48
25th....0.49
6.24
28th....8.48
,6,25 ་་
£7th....6.47 28th....6.47 29th....6.46,
€.26
++
6.28
*
6.27
1P
6.24
the child would not go with her marines in service or reserve, 36; when the mother wished to leave, | under construction, six; and pro The mother then left the chill on vided for in the five years' replace the foot-path and crossed the inent programme, 18. Erance has street alone. That was the last he submarines in service: 43 under saw of the child until be heard construction, some of which it is that the child had been knocked true have been a long time in hand. down. The mother of the child and 20 provided for, includi s the she had left for the entry. was not prevent at the inquest as five approved in the Navy Budge: passed a few weeks ago. The truth The jury visited the scene of is, of course, Froce 18 putine the accident and upon returning most of her naval eggs into the gave their verdict that death was submarine basket. Her DIVA: due to accidental circumstances. policy, nowa lays is a purely : de
fensive one, and she believes that het great superiority in the air, combined with a very strong forer When the foreigners, withdrew be of submarines, will effectively stepped into the breach and carried guard her seaboard against any on magnificently. He was the first menade of attack. Chinese staff over to be promoted It may be recalled that the
Sunrise. Suneet. "We have a girls' home in rince the Salvation Army started British objection to a total tonnage February 17th....8.55 am 6.21 p.m. Peking and most of the girls are operations in China. He is only ration as a Geneva formula for re- brought there from the famine young man and has gained con- ducing armaments, was based upon districts to prevent their falling siderably in experience and de- the idea that any one Power might They are, fed,veloped marvellously. He is a devote the whole of her allowance into evil hands. clothed and educated, and given a splendid translator and a number to one particular type of craft, domestic training as well. of his books are on the market. He whilst, we, from the nature of our War obligations, must build every type taught sotne useful accomplishments is editor also of the Chinese with the needle. We have done Ory" and assistant secretary for of ernit. We pointed out at the quite a bit of relief work for the foreign fold affairs of the Salvation time that, without any formula at stricken districts of the north and
Army in China. Mr. Yuan is the all, any Power was at liberty to north-west by relieving, the people first Chinese officer to rank as a do this, and that, therefore, we whose homca had been looted. The staff captain."
should be no wore off by accept- Encounter With Bandits,
ing an all-round percentage reduc needs of China are great indeed, and there is an excellent oppor- Commissioner. McKenzie, old further restrictions. A situation is.
tion of total tonnage without any tunity for unlimited work by the how he had been held up by a ga now developing in which the e Salvation Army and other Chris of bandits in north China and de-
an organizations.
power of France is becoming á mat prived of his belongings, all of ter of more direct concern to this which, however, were later handed country than for a long time past. back to him. This happened at with 118 submarines at her dis midnight on an occasion when he posal, and an enormous numerical been started before, but ibe un-
was making an inspection trip. It superiority in aircraft, she would "The Black Journey,” the record.
settled. conditions prevented us. was very cold. Seven bandits ap of a
be in a position to sweep the motor expedition
When stable conditions are re-his heavy coat, his puree and other She has shown little real sympathy proached him and deprived him of Channel of mercantile shipping. Africa, shown at the Plaza gala by
ed, the work will begin, General effects, and were about to leave with the disarmament movement at Pequest of the Prince of Wales, is an interesting and unusual travel
Booth having given a promise to film (writer the Frening Standarding matinées on Sunday mornings, has not yet started work in the preter approached the leader of sident Coolidge invitation. Har this effect. The Salvation Army when the Commissioner's inter Geneva, and flatly declined Pre- Film Critic).
signed by Hofrat Dr. Paminersouth. It had been decided to begin the gang and told him who their attitude is that her first considers It has the customary defects of Home Offico official, requiring but this also had to be cancelled, or
victim was" "He is the S-ling
must tion
But such pictures, although M. Leon them to desist, as
spearity, at least postponed. The date for (commander-in-Chief of a great security against what! There is Poirier was its director. It is ex
of May 2nd, 1827, caprese resumption has not yet been fixed
army known as the Salvation only one European Power against ceptional at times, however, in its ly forbade dancing in public I understand that a Chinese re Army," the leader was told. And which, in the present balance of grimness.
censed premises on "Sunday morn Bident of Helbourne has promised he has been promised protection by things, her naval policy appears to ings,
to contribute £300 to start work the great military lenders. If any he directed, and there is no neces The innovation of dancing before lunch to jazz music on Sunday and to give it further support as thing harmful befalls him, regi- sity for more than one guess at mornings has proved vary popular Chinese in Peking has already con-
goes along. Another wealthy ments of troops will be seat after the name of that Power. But it you and they will capture you and is rather difficult to conceive on with certain sections of the Vienne tributed bandsomely towards our
cut off your head" Consternation what grounds the considers it de public. But for the present the police have been ordered to enforce relief work and is trying to interest ensued and a conference followed, irable to take such extensive de
| his influential friends...
after which, the Commissioner was fensive precautions against that the venerable decree issued 12 years
handed back is belongings and told Power, meanwhile professing a after the battle of Waterloo, na With reference to Chinese to go quickly.Trai Chien' leadership, we have an officer who "We will meet again, was th ir very, rich in promise and from bandits parting shot, and Com- whom we expect great things missioner McKenzie replied: “ TAE
· (Continued · on next-Column.) — | Chien.??
GRIM TRAVEL FILM.
SCENE THAT COULD HAVE BEEN LEFT OUT,
across
Hong Kong-music lovers are shortly to have the pleasure of hearing a recital by two talented brothers, Hobert and Anatole Kitain, violinist and pianist, who will give a concert in the Star Theatre at 9.15 on Friday, Febru- ary 24th.
The discovery in the desert of Son of the famous Petrograd the skeletons of men who had professor, Michael Kitain, who died perished of thirst, shown lying as in 1916, both young men are gradu- they died, is one such incident. ates of the Petrograd Conzerva The picture of a native woman, her tory, Mr. Robert Kitain is a mouth distended by a wooden violinist who has reached a high plate, is another. The latter, one place in the esteem of European felt, could have been omitted. and Russian critics and has earned
---M. Poirier's part is hard to re- just tame throughout the Contin cognise, except at the end, when ent. Mr. Anatole Kitain is a young the homeward-hoimd travellerá zee pismist of great ability and much various phases of their for fame in European circles..
through the recoding waves.-
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SUNDAY DANCING.
BANNED IN VIENNA UNDER 300-YEARS-OLD LAW.
VIENNA, Notices have been "served upon all those Vimna cafés and bars which have recently started danc-
Decree"
Q
Court
no dancing may take pince in put lic places on Sunday mornings
The order does not apply to
-private-cluba-and dancing schoola
Work By The Yangtzzo, "Work in Shanghai and along the Yangtze Valley should have
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reason to doubt the sincerity,. Dia-
INSURE
YOUR
MOTOR CARS
WITH
GILMAN'S
friendship of which there seems no "OCEAN COMPREHENSIVE armament is not brought any nearer by such puzzling state of
POLICY
affairs.