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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, AUGUST 16, 1930.,
STUDIO CONCERT.
EXCELLENT PROGRAMME BROADCAST BY ZB.W.
NEWS IN BRIEF.
The epidemic of infantile par- alysis in Alsace is spreading in an alarming degree although the au- thorities have decided to tako special precautions to check the progress of the disease,
CANTON-HONG KONG TELEPHONE.
"AN INACCURATE REPORT.
Another excellent studio concert
The report sent by our Canton was broadcast by "Z.B.W." last
correspondent and published in night, and with such capital pro
yesterday's, issue about a projected grammes presented so regularly, it
A first-class sound-film. studio visit of a number of Chinese officials is indeed surprising that more
to Hong Kong for the purpose of people do not go in for wireless, has been opened at Moscow by the which has made such rapid strides Soviet movie company "Meshirab- signing the contract for construct pom Film" which has received ing the long-distance telephone in the Colony during the past month. The organisers are to be from the Soviet Government a sub-service between the two cities has heartily congratulated, especially sidy amounting to one million roub been denied by an official of the As their keen ambition to broadcastles for the improvement and ex- Hong Kong Telephono Co, Ltd. studio matter, or to relay concerta tension of the Russian sound-film every day of the week, now appears to be an accomplished fact with both Chinese and European pro- grammes.
industy.
Fire broke out on board the steamer Roberto Ramos as she was leaving Barcelona with 100 passen
The programme opened with an item by the Hong Kong String Orgers for Hulaga, last week. The chestra, which is under the sole Fessel put back to part immediate baton of Mr. F. Mason, and is and the crew and the pas sengers succeeded in reaching shore made up of 10 members, including safely but the steamer must be re-
garded as a total loss
three ladies.
The bit of the evening was the singing of Mrs. R. Sanger, the well- known local soprano. She gave four pieces, including Frank Bridge's Love went a Riding," which is one of the most brilliant songs ever written. She rendered it delightfully.
It is stated that the whole of the information given in our corres pondent's report was incorrect, and| that, Far from the contract having been completed, it is not likely to be signed for some time to come. Be- yond this the official was not pr pared to make any statement until negotiations have reached a stage when the position can be placed before the public.
We regret having given publicity to an inaccurate report, which In view of the precarious econo- mic situation in Germany, the reached us at too late an hour for Federation of Germany Automo-any attempt to be made to confirm bile Industrialists has decided for another postponement of the in- ternational auto salon until next spring by which time, it is hoped, conditions will have improved suf ficiently to justify the great out
Mr. Li Chor Chi, tenor, another well-known local vocalist, contri- buted four songs-two in Italian-ay involved in the exhibition to the programine, and be render. which last year it was also decid-
ed to postponed. ed them in bis usual finished style. There will no doubt be a great de- mand for this artist's singing by radio enthusiasts.
Dick Barty Again!"-that is what the announcer said when he asked listeners-in to be prepared for the jolly good stuff that was in store for them. And jolly good stuff it was too! A couple of his humorous ditties with a lew extremely funny stories.
What would a studio concert be like with out Dick Barty1 Mrs. Portallion also sang a couple of solos with accompaniment, and Mr. C. Dudley Bartlett was accompanist to Mrs. Sanger and Mr. Li.
It will be interesting to note that no less than 14 artistes took part in last night's concert, which was the
from best broadcast
the Studio. The concerts broadcast by "Z.B.W." are going on batter each time, and they are now being much looked forward to as regular fea- tures by local radio fans.
The Programme.
The programme was:-
1. The Hong Kong String Orches
the information locally. Our Can- ton correspondent evidently has been seriously misted, and We regret having unwittingly been the medium of giving further publicity to an inaccurate report.
TANKS FOR CANTON.
Tanks, which have never been used before by troops in South China, will be constructed in Can- ton, says a Canton paper.
A warning has been issued by the Chief of the Berlin' police to motorists and the general public alike in view of the enormous in- crease of traffic accidents which during the first half of the present year caused 260 deaths as against 240 during the whole year of 1929 This may party be due to the in- Lou Kung Ching, who has studi creased number of motor vehiclesed in France for over ten years, which now number 30,450 private has been engaged by the Canton cara, 10,035 trucks, and business. cars, 0,963 autotaxia and 40,247 military authorities to construct motor cycles. It is note-worthy the tanks. that a steadily growing number of women are applying for motor car and motor cycle drivers licences, over 300 women, or more than 10 per cent. of all applicants having got the licence in Berlin during last month alone.
The International Society for the Study of Habitation Problems, with headquarters in Frankfurt, which was formed on the occasion of a special congress held at Paris
In an interview with Pressmen, Lou said that the cost will be about $10,000 each. They will be equipped with eight machine-guns, a heavy gun and an anti-aircraft gun, and will accommodate twelve gunners.
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2. Mr. Li Chor Chi (Tenor):(a) *** Fenso, Tosti and (b) Tristezza, 3. Dick Barty and a Piano.
Tosti, in Italian.
4. Mrs. R. Sanger. (Soprano)-(a) Elegie, Massenet and (b)
Sylvelin, Sinding.
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5. The Hong Kong String Orches- tra:(a) Andantino from Suite Where the Rainbow Eads," Quilter; (b) Bourée, from Suite in F, Parry; and (c) To, a Wild Rose, Mac- dowell.
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6. Mr. Li Chor Chi (Tenor) :—(a)
Roses, Adams, and (b) Ah Sweet Mystery of Life, Her- ibery.
7. Mrs. R. Sanger (Soprano):-(a) The Star, Rogers; and (b) Love went a Riding, Frank Bridge.. 8. Dick Barty and a Piano. 9. The Hong Kong String Orches
tra:-(a) Mrs. Portallion Contralto Solo with Orchestra, "O Lovely Night," Landon Ronald; (b) Souvenir de Prin temps, Holbrooke; and (c) Pizzicato,
"Midge," Julian Clifford.
"BAND CONCERT.
ENJOYABLE EVENING ON
H.E.C.C. GROUND,
By kind permission of Major. R. II. E. Bennett, M.C., and Officers, the Band and Bugles of the 1st Battalion, The Somerset Light Infantry, gave a concert on the Hong Kong Cricket Club ground last evening when a large gather- ing of members and friends, in- cluding many ladies, sat in the cool of the evening to enjoy an excel- lent programme of music.
The recital opened with a band and bugle march which was very well received by all present. The other items too were very pleasing- ly rendered; the full programme was as follow
1. Band and Bugle March-Sambre
et Mense."
2. Bugle March)
3. newest by the Dagies.
4. Overture Pique, Dama
upne
6. Sanderson's Songs :—(a), Beauti-
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The vocalists were M. G. R. Leib and Messrs. Leib, W. H. Bailey, Li Chor Chi, L. A. Jeeves; and V. C. Labrum, with Mesars .W. R. Flem-" ing and E. J. Fountain sharing the responsibility iam accompanist. Mrs. Leib, Mr. Bailey, and Mr. Li Chor "Chi gave extra members in addition
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Thursday's concert was the first of what is hoped will be a long and equally succeful series of similar entertainments.
'PLANE FALLS INTO GAS TANK.
FOUR PEOPLE KILLED IN PECULIAR ACCIDENT..
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