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A "KICK" AT THE CINEMA. MORE STREET FIGHTING.
[TO THE EDITOR OF THE
DAILY PEESS."]
BONG KONG
Sa-I do not generally grouse, but the way in which I lost two hours of my precious time on Thurs day night leads me to write this complaint. I spent the time at the Queen's Theatre, having been at tracted there by "the superb colour acente. thrills, romance, drama, action and suspense," which were ail supposed to be embodied in Casanova" according to one of the theatre's advertisemente.
A diepute amongst the workers of the Hong Kong Electric Company's power station at North Point led to the appearance of three Chinese before Mr. E. W. Hamilton at Central Magistracy on a charge of fighting.
顾
Mr. Hamilton: It is not
Our
friends the "Fierce Tigers Gang" again, is it?
Sergeant Hynes: No, your Wor- ship.
The Magistrate bound over all three defendants. in a bond of $30 for six months' peace. The first
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ALLEGED SHOP-LIFTING
CHARGE.
QUEEN'S ROAD INCIDENT,
hue and ery was raised near the At about o'clock last might a
Queen's Theatre by a number of shop fobis, who were hotly pursuing two Europeans. The fugitives were eventually stopped by Indian com stables.
According to z salesman at 37, Queen's Road Central, the Euro- peans entered the shop and enquir. ed about the price of certain zilver
might caim that it was romantic, and third defendants, who used goods. It is alleged that they took
The film had no theme. One
but that would not strictly be cer rect, as it only dealt with a short period in the life of an adventarer. showing neither beginning nor end. I thought the end was abrupt to the point of absurdity. Just a few love affairs, a few caressed, a few disappointments: that was ali,
As for thrille, I gathe away with the impression that far more can. be had out of a third-rate Holly- wood "production. Drama was al most entirely absent, and as for acting, Ivan Musjukine surely did, not make a big hit with the Hong Kong public, and there will, I am sure, he no clamour for more of his pictures. I looked for the superb colour scenes." I found the colour, nut nuthing superh. I have seen hetter colour scenes at the Queen's Theatre before.
In short, Sir, the picture has nothing to commend it for a com- munity like ours, and one lady who was sitting behind me remarked at the end of the show that perhaps it was a good film. judged by Continen- tal standards. If that is so, and the management of the Queen's Theatre had een directed by Continental advertisements in their choice .ci the picture, then I would suggest that they take a little more pain and study what the local public, likes to see. A few more pictures like Caranova," and Hong Kong's public will stay at home rather than go to the only amusement they can go to in this dul; old isle of oure.
By the way, I notice your fim eritic has something good to say about the picture. I do not, wish to argue the justification for it, but I thought he or she might have left out the last sentence, which reads think it would be more correct to sayIf you don't mind. being dis- appointed and want to know how far behind time our ending theatre can be, go and see this picture."
weapons, were ined 85 or 10 days' imprisonment.
n silver bowl and a cup, and made a sudden Bash down the street.
Addressing the second defendant.
At the Police Station, the arrest. the Magistrate said: "It seems ed en gave their names as Private you have used your hands and were A. Woodley and Private L. Searle, more or less gentlemanly about it.of the Somerset Light Infantry. You will be cautioned."
MANSLÄUGHTER CHARGE- AGAINST LORRY DRIVER.
The manslaughter charge against the Chinese driver of a Ford Corry was continued before Mr. T: S. Whyte-Smith at Kowloon Maxis. tracy yesterday. Mr. L R. An drewes prosecuted on behalf of the Crown and Mr. H. J. Armstrong was for the defendant.
The defendant was driving a six wheel Ford lorry in Nathan Road at about 3 p.m. on July 5 and when nearing the junction of Waterloo Rond overtook another larry. On swerving back to the left of the road it ran into the kerb and struck a pedestrian who was killed,
The former was in civilian clothes and claimed to have permission to be out of barracks in such attire.
A charge being entered against the two men for theft of the silver articles, they were takep into cus- tedy by an escort which arrived from Shamshuipo Camp. They will be brought before the Central Magistrate this morning.
BURGLARY AT SINCERE'S.
HAUL OF JEWELLERY
WORTH $6,000.
A burglary carried out overnight on the third floor of the Sincere Company's premises was discover- ed yesterday when the salesmen returned to work at a.m.
"
A Chinese student living at 503, Nathan Road, who was an eye witness of the accident, said that
In the jewellery department a the driver of the forry in front of show case had been smashed and defendant's lorry made a "sweep the contents removed. ing motion with his right hand, caded 120 pieces carved jade ap. but witness could not say what itpendages, 200 pieces plain jade Certainly it is a film to see." I meant. Defendant's lorry was not drops, and seven jade bangles, in
I hope others who have seen the film will come forward and give their views on this picture.
Thanking you in anticipation for! inserting this letter-Yours, etc., SCOTCH-SHYLOCK. Hong Kong, July 96.
CINEMA NEWS. "BABY CYCLONE" COMING TO QUEEN'S,
Tangled loves and a pensive pap are the main ingredients for the latest co-starring appearance of Lew Cody and Aileen Pringle, Baby Cyclone," which comes to the Queen's on Sunday and Mon- day, has been adapted from the stage play.
It is a satire of modern New York life, with the heroine breaking her engagement over a pet dog, and Gwen Lee leaving a perfectly good husband for the same little animal. "THE CIRCUS" TO-MORROW AT WORLD. Charlie Chaplin's comedy, The Cireus," which is to be screened at the World from to-morrow to Wed nesday, has been described as being his greatest triumph. Shortly after the opening scene he is
planted"
".
with a stolen pocketbook and an exciting chase follows, which leads him into circus. Here his comical anties in trying to escape pursuit bring the house down. Meanwhile
from have
going very fast. A motor 'bas was coming up Nathan Road Mongkok and this might caused defendant to swerve quickly to the left side of the road.
The hearing was adjourned.
all valued at 88,000.
These in-
The discovery' was reported to the police and officers visited the store to make investigations. It was found that the burglar-or
CARRYING PIGWASH IN THE there may have been more than
MORNING.
one-entered the floor by cutting
out the lower portion of the veran-
dah door on the Des Voeux Road
A Chinese who was charged be. tore Mr. T. S. Whyte-Smith at Kowloon Magistracy yesterday with side. A side door opening out to carrying pigwash through the the root of the adjoining houses streets at 10 am pleaded guilty. was found to have been forced open. The pizwash is not allowed to be carried in the street except between midnight and a..
Defendant in answer to his Wor.
ship said that the junk which brought the pigwash from Hong Kong did not arrive at Kowloon until after 9 8.m.
Sub-Inspector Hoare promised to look into the matter and see if the junk-owners could be persuaded to make carlier deliveries. The defen dant was discharged with a caution.
ROBBED A FRIEND.
A Chinese was sentenced to two monthe hard labour for stealing clothing from a friend with whom he stayed at Telegraph Bay. His Worship pointed out that the auction was a poor return for hospitality. Had the accused no sense of grati rude t
HEALTH BULLETIN OF
EASTERN PORTS.
The Health Bulletin of Eastern
follows:-
n romance has developed between Ports for the week ending July 20 the tramp and the circus proprie tor's daughter, a handsome rival in the person of a tight-rope walker.
causes complications. The Cir-
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cus could have been made by only one comedian alive-Charlie Chaplin.
KEEPING UP ORIENTAL CUSTOM
CHINESE BEQUEATHS A 'SON ONE DOLLAR.
New York. To judge from the will of Chin. Man Duck, dishing up a fatted caft for the prodigal son is not an oriental custom.
and
I leave my honoured son, Chin Hing" read the will, which was filed for probate only the small and insignificant sum of one dollar American, because he was undutiful to me as a son Deglectful of me during my life."
Referring to another son, Chin Jung Dot, in glowing terms, the father left him $1,500 and the resi duary estate, entrusting to the son's -core his widow and three sons who live in China.
"I know," the will reads, "that
A
Plague.
Alexandria: a tasee. Rangoon: 9 deaths. Pnom Penh: 2 cases, 1 death.
Oholera,
Calcutta: 34 deaths.
Moulmein: 1 death.
Rangoon; 1 death.
Bangkok: 1 case.
Pnom Penh 3 cases, 2 deaths. Saigon: I death. Shanghai: 1 death. Canton 2 cases, 1 death. Swutow; death,
Small-pox. Bombay: $2 caser, 19 deaths. Berbera: 1 case.
Aden: 42 cases, 17 deaths. Caleutia: 2 cases, 1 death. Karachi: 19 cases, 6 deathe... Madras: 24 cases, 10 deaths. Negapatam: 2 cases. Pondicherry: case, l' death. Batavia: 1 case. Macasser: 5 cases, 3 deaths. Belawan Deli: 1 case. Samarinda: cazee. Thom Penh :'3 cases, 1 death. |--Canton :-3 cases, gran
Dairen 5 cases. 3. deaths.. Swatow: 3 deaths.
OMNIANprideferredro-spinal kering.us,
them faithfully as he has all the
pride of his honourable ancestora." Shanghai: & deathe.'
I was clear that exit was made in this direction.
The Sinoere Company are known for the care they take to guard against such robberies and every evening the more valuable jewel ery, silver, etc., is locked up, only that of lesser quality being left in
show case.
PRESENTATION TO MR. F. W. BLACK.
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DINNER.
The Hong Kong Football Associa tion Council recently decided to make a presentation to Mr. F. W. Black, on his departure for home, in view of his services to Hong Fong football while he has been in the Colony."
The presentation will be made at a dinner to which all Clubs in the Colony have been invited. The din- ner will be at Messrs. Lane, Craw- ford's Restaurant on August 10 and tickets can be obtained from the Hon. Secretary of the Hong Kong Football Association at a price of $2.50 per head. Applications for Ath tickets must be in by, the August, accompanied by the necer- sary cheque. Dress optional.
MOFOR FATALITY.
BOY KILLED IN KOWLOON.
A fatal motor accident occured in Prince Edward Road, Kowloon, at about 11 a.. yesterday when Chinese boy, who was attempting to dash across the road was run over and killed by one of the Kowloon Motor Bus Company's vehicles.
It appears that after knocking the lad down, the bus overturned, striking an Austin "7" which was packed at the side...of.. severely damaging the machine.
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