HUMOUR: ANCIENT AND MODERN.
He "There was something I want- ed to say to you. but I forgot what
it was.
She Was is "Good night?" "Peculiar situation in India, isn't it!"
"Yes, no matter how hard a fel- low works, be' can't make his saft!"
Mother: "Hurry Jane, or we shall not reach the church in time to see the wedding."
Jane (aged 7) "Is there only one, showing,, Mother!.
"How arch are rooms here 1"
Twe dollars and three dollars day, sir."
"What's the difference
Bobby -Whe
trudging bravely along, but found the walk which ho was taking with his father rather long and tiresome.. Finally, he looked up and said, "Please carry me. Daddy, I'm all out of
KAR
Grandma Oh, Jenny, darling. I am surprised. Aren't you going to give your brother part of your applet"
Jenny: No, Grannie. Eye did that and she's been criticized ever since.'
Twelve-year-old Marjorie had been reading about Egypt.
"Do you know what the oldest Bower in the world is asked her
The two dollar roonis are all mother, thinking the answer would
taken."
be the lotus...
Marjorie thoughtfuly "responded, Smith: "Tye got a little attach-I suppose it would have to be the ment here for your radio.
Neigh our: Thanks very much. Smith. Let's gave a look at it; I'm always interested in something
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Smith: "Well, it's just a brick and a yard of rope, and the river' the second turning on the right,'
Some time ago a section foreman was severely criticized by the road
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Apple-blossom!':
A commercial traveller calling una no customer produced by mistake a snapshot of his fiancee instead of his business card..
said.
That's the firm I represent," he
The customer examined the some- what determined-looking features of the young woman, and return- master for the careless handing of the photograph with the re- track material by his men.
For instance, said he, a few #days ago one of your men was seen to thoughtlessly throw a spike into the weeds. Don't you realize they cost money?"
"I know they do," returned the men spend toreman, "I had my three days looking for that spike."
In a Montrose school recently a little girl informed her teacher that an airman was flying over Montrose late the night before.
"What was he doing?" asked his trather.
"Please. Miss, he was looking was the unex- for his children," pected answer.
"Looking for his children!" said the teacher, what do you mean?" his loss "Daddy said he'd bairns."
mark: "I'm afraid you'll never be manager.
The traveller looked at the long list of calls and the numerous trains he had to catch during the week's trip.
"I don't mind getting up ear- 11y." he said, "but you've not even
left time for meals."
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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, JUNE 30, 1930.
THE MINUTE THAT SEEMS A YEAR · By GLUYAS WILLIAMS
(Copyright, 1930, by The Bali Syndicate. Inc.)
WITH A GRAND SLAM IN SIGHT YOU DISCOVER THAT YOUR. OPPONENTS ARE LEFT WITH ONE CARD AND THREE CARDS RESPECTIVELY, AND SINCE YOU WERE THE DEALER THERE'S NO ONE
YOU CAN BLAME FOR THE MISDEAL
Your can eat on the trains," THE SILVER SCREEN. ECHO OF JUNK PIRACY. replied the manager. "You can't waste time with all those, calls to make."
The traveller departed and was again on the mat when the week was over.
"Well," said the manager, "how many orders
The traveller hesitated for a mo- ment and then said cheerfully:
"Oh, I haven't got any orders, sir, but I caugh all those trains!"
ENTRAL THEATRE
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ALL TALKING-SINGING-DANCING
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TO-DAY'S WIRELESS
PROGRAMME.
BROADCAST BY Z.B.W. ON 365 METRES.
At the Queen's Theatre to-day is showing another picture dealing with old-time days on, the Missis-ns of a Cheung Chau fishing 11 to 11.30 am-Commercial News
sippi.
about this film, that is no diend-
bout, which was pirated off" She If there is something reuk Chau in Chinese waters on miniscent of the "The Show Boat the night of June 22, have been re- vaotage, though as a matter of fact leased by the pirates and returned. to Cheung Chau on Friday. The the two stories are quite dissimilar.
released party consisted of two men, 41 The Mississippi Gambler is a
two women and five children. Three dramatic and romantic all-talkie
picture in which Joseph Schild-members are still detained by the krant and Joan Bennett appear in characters which suit them admir. ably. It is a thrilling story of a gambler's bold, bid for the biggest
stake he ever had a chance of win.
ning and his gallant refusal to take advantage of his wonderful luck. In other words, the gambler shows he can be a gentleman.
The setting of this interesting story is very attractive, and the asce photography excellent, would expect from the man who was responsible for "The Show Boat" flming.
Two amusing comedy pictures precedy the big picture, at the Queen's, together, with the usual news pictures.
"Sweetie!" at the Central.
Pirates for ransom; these are Chan Chuen Shun, master of the junk," Chan Sui Heo, the four-year-old son of the master, and Leung Tai
Yau, a fisherman.
left Cheung Chau on the evening With a crew of 25, the fishing junk of June 22 for the fishing grounds. Of She Muk Chau, thirteen me bers of the crew left the junk in four small boats to take up certain positions to stake their fishing neta. A large pirate junk came alongside the fishing vessel, and "before any
resistance could be put up pirates had it under control.
the
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They commandeered this vessel, which had twelve persons in it, and sailed away. (The pirates also ured at the four dinghies containing the remaining of the 25 members, and älled one 10-year-old boy wounded two men.
and
The fishing crew in three of the sampans were left stranded in the sea and were eventually picked up by a Police launch. Two uen, who were in the fourth sampan, manag- ed to reach Cheung Chau Island,
A very lively picture is being shown at the Central Theatre for four days Sweetie!" in which Nancy Carroll shines. There are and later arrived at Hong Kong a number of very catchy musical to make the report.
numbers in this picture, and the
cast includes: Helen Kane, Jack
Oakie, William Austin, and Stanley CHINA COAST OFFICERS. Smith.
Nancy Carroll is the chorus-girl: who falls heiress to the Pelham bay's school where William Austin is an eccentric Professor and where Stanley Smith is n student. Stap-
11.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.-Chinese
programma...
12.30 to 2 p.m.-Programme of
Columbia records supplied by Mesara. Anderson Music Co. to 7 p.m-Chinese programme. 7 p.m.-Programme of Columbia records supplied by Messrs. Anderson Music Co.
7 pm-La Tosca, Selection, New
Queer's Hall Light Orchestra. 7:08 p.m. Ragamuffin," Xylophone
Solo, Rudy Starita.
7.14 p.m.-I'm 4 To-day, Will
Fyffe.
7.22 p.m.-In a Camp of the A-
cient Britons, Albert Ketel bey's Orchestra.
7.30 p.m.-Dark Red Roses, Trevor
Watkins,
7.38 p.m.-The Fourth Form at St.,
Michaels, Will Hay and His Scholars.
7.42 p.m.-Valse Caprice (Ruben
stein), Squire Celeste Octette, 7,50 p.m.- Labour Party Talks at the 1999 Elections, Colaizkia records :
(1) Finance, The Rt. Hon. Philip.
Sacwden, M.P.
(9) The Women's Opportunity, Miss Margaret Bondfield,
M.P.
(3) The British Empire. Rt. Hon.
J. H. Thomas, M.P.
(4) The Labour Party and Unem-
ployment Rt. Hon. J. R. Clynes, M.P.
9.01
p.m.-Leslie Stuarts Mem. ories, Layton and Johnson. 9.19 pm-Wagneris, Airs from
Clement Doucet,
ROMANCE
with
JOAN BENNETT.
What a love story! What Dramal What Colour See this enthralling story unusual in its overy pbrise!
JOSEPH
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COMEDY
“STÓP THAT NOISE"|
AT THE
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QUEEN'S
COMEDY
THE TAKE OFF FINAL SHOWINGS TO-DAY At 2.80, 5.10, 7.15 & 9 20.
REGINALD DENNY
IN
"CLEAR THE DECKS"
Full speed ahead with a capacity cargo of Denny laughs and a shipload of romance.
AT THE
STAR
■
J
FINAL SHOWING TO-DAY
At 9.15
At 5.80.
SALISBURY Co. presents "FUNNY FACE”
LESSON SERMON.
FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST HONG KONG.
Christian Science "was the sub- ject of the Lesson-Sermon, in ali! 8.18 p.m.My Love Parade, Layton Churches of Christ, Scientist on
Wagner,
Piaco.
and Johnson
LATEST CHANGES IN PERSONNEL.
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Captain W. J. Andrews, of the lay is her boy friend. He would Einan, has gone master, Chang- rather stick with the captaincy of show. dear old Pelham's team than leave Captain W. G. Lalor, of the school to join Nancy on the Changchow, has gone master,
stage. When Naney gets control of Linan. the school she Joes her best to have
Mr. C. M. Boas, chief officer, "Stanley "banged out," until some- Chipsbing, has gone chief officer, body makes her see the wonders of Namsang.
p.id.-March of the Grena-Sunday, June 29. diers, Debroy Somers Band.
The Golden Text was: "When the 8.30 p.m.-Chamson Hindoue, W. Comforter is come, whom I will
6.37
H. Squire, Violincello,
p.m.-Dream Lover, The send unto you from the Father,' Columbia Photo Players. even the Spirit of truth, which pro- 3.43.Romance (Rubenstein), credeth from the Father, he shall
Squire Celeste Octette. 8.30 p.m.-Belphegor Quick March, teatify of me" (John, 15: 26).
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real school spirit and she relents, Mr. J. Moodie, chief officer, Nam with devastating results to the sang, has gone thief officer, Chip-9.04 football team of Oglethorpe, the shing. rival school,"
Thrill at the Majestic.
Mr. W. F. Cowen, chief engineer officer, Szechuen, is on reserve.
Mr. F. Burns, from reserve; has gone chief engineer oficer, Sze- chuen."
Mr. R. D. Davie, from reserve, has gone second engineer officer, Ngankin.
The admirers of Priscilla Dean who thronged the Majestic Theatre yesterday found her latest Metro politan picturé, "Jewels of Desire" exceptionally delightful. It is safe to say that in none of her recent Mr. R. E. Bisset, second engineer offerings hine she been seen to finer officer, Ngankin, is on reserve. advantage than "in this thrilling Mr. A. Jeffrey, chief, engineer John Bowers as the officer, U.N. Co. is on Home leave. photo-play. hero and Walter Long as the villain Mr. A. Aitken, from reserve, has alled their featured roles with un- gone second engineer- officer, Shun usual artistry and both scored tien.
9.82 personal triumphs by their excellent Mr. W. Bould, chief engineer portrayals.
officer, Chaksang, is on reserve.
¿
Of course, one expects to see Mr. A. B. Miller, from reserve, quick-fire action in any picture has gone chief engineer officer,
From book Chaksang. starring Miss Dean. agent to a hunter for buried trea- sure on a lonely island, this dynamic star runs the gamut of thrills in her There accustomed virile manner.
The "Jewels of Desire" will only intensely interesting be shown during the 5.30 and 9.20 scenes in which Miss Dean's flairp.m. performances; at 2.30 and 7.20 for fighting against odds and win there will be screened the Chinese ning is given ample play.
arc
many
(Continued at foot of next column),
picture Reminiscence of Peking
with English sub-titles.
Grenadier Guards Band.
Among the citations which com- prised the Leason-Sermon was the following from the Bible:And
HOME SICK
WITH
SAMMY COHEN
AT THE
BORNA
TO-DAY ONLY
At 280&7.15—Interpreter
At 5.15 & 9.20-Orchestra
TO-DAY ONLY
At 5.30. & 9.20 p.m.
PRISCILLA
DEAN
IN
"Jewels
of Desire
B.57 p.m.-The One in the World,
Ruth Etting. p.m.Weather report.
p.m-Madame Butterfly, Hom ming Chorus, La Scala Chorus of Milan. 9.12 pm Ave, Maria (Schubert),
Squire Celeste Oatette. 9.16 p.m.-The Belle of New York, of it, and on either side of the
Vocal Gems, Columbia Light river, was Opera Co.
life,
and the leaves of the tree 9.26 p.m.--The House That Jack were for the healing of the nations.
Built, The Four Bright Sparks. And there shall be no more curse:: 4.32 p.m.-Breakaway, Layton and but the throne of God and of the
Johnson.
Lamb shall be in it (Rev. 22; 1-3),)
The Lesson-Sermon also includ- the following passages from the Christian Science" text-book, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures," by Mary Baker 9:50. p.m.-A Garden in the Rain. Eldy: The Bible contains the 10.06 ..-Evening Song, Sche-recipe for all healing." The leaves maan, Gaspar Caarado, Violin- of the tree were for the healing of cello,
the nations". The tree is typical 10.14 p.m.-Wistaria, Billy Mayerl.of man's divine Principle, which 10.12 p.m.-Gavota (Gomez), Guil- equal to every emergency, offer-
lermo Gomez, Guitar,
ing full-salvation from sin, sick- From 9.15 p.m. gramaphone records ness and death. Sin will submit to will be interspersed by items Christian Science when, in place from the musical play Funny of modes and forms, the power of Face which will be given by God is understand and demonstrat
he shewed me a pure river of water. Did you ever dream of find- of life, clear as crystal, proceeding ing pirates loot-gleaming out of the throne of God and of the gems, gold and the like? Lamb. In the midst of the street! Here is a gripping story that will realise your fondest there the tree of dreams-bring back the thrill of days when all the world was young."
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9.46
p.m.-The Zephyr (Hubay), Zimbalist, Violin,
p.m.-Coquette, Paul White man and Orchestra.
p.m-At Twilight, Dinicu and Orchestra.
At 230 & 7.20 p.m.
Chinese Picture
Reminiscences
of Peking
AT" THE
MAJESTIC
the Salisbury Players at the ed in the healing of mortals, both Bathan Road, W
Star Theatre, Kowloon.
mind and body" (p. 400).