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treath. Mg M, O. Clapk, Mr. F. J. Courtney, Mr. H. G. McNewry, Mr. H. Van der Stegen," Mr. R. Watson, Mian E. Steele, Mr. Y. Solwsehow,
Airs. Craig, Mr. R. Zipper. Mr. Graham Brush, Mr. W. Hughes, Me and Mrs. U. L. Hill,, Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Brynn, Mr. and Mrs. W. K. To, Mr. and Mrs, W: L. Chaddum, Mr. W. E. Russell,
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15, 1932.
"THE MIRACLE MAN."
THEATRE.
A trade notien abates:—
Thieves, swindlers, pickpockets 1. A gang of wolves from a great city, making a village for their racket "the gooil and gentle for their prey
Strangers to deconey-scoffing at the laws of God and Man, they Ariels honesty and all the morni
virtues.
The following guests are staying | Mr. G. M. Hemsworth, Mr. and POWERFUL FILM AT KING'S at the Gloucester Apartments": - 31rs. P. Smith, Mrs. J. Masseboeuf, Mr. S. C. Johannes, Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Luykx, Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Duff, Mrs. H. F. Wounter, Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Roxburgh, Mr. K. K. Rounds, Mr. A. O. Hainey, Miss F. W. A. Dowley, Mr. and Mrs. Mit- K. Walker, Mr. W. D. Dentam, Tehell, Mr. G. I. Smith, MA T. Mr. W. M. Pisteadrigh, Mr. B. R.'¡ Ramsey, Mr. T. M. White, Mr. Vazoille, Mr. J. F. Robinson, Mr. J. P. Heard, Mr. A. C. Wilcox, und Mrs. D'Almada e Cnstro, Mr. Mr. and Mrs. T. N. Wang. Mr. D'Ahuada à Castro, Jr., Mr. A. R. Oliver Lee, Mr. F. H. Mody, Mr. Wong, Mr. W. Maefnalane. 3v. 1. S. 8. Cook, Mr. W. G. Lorimer, C. Boyd, Mina L. Halsey. Mr.. C. Mr, W.-J. Ridiford, Mrs. Sun, Mrs. W. Renjiania, Mr. P. Chan, Mri, Chân, Mr. C. M. Morhaus, Mr. F. Da Lara Morrow, Mr. J. B. Mae Fox, M, K. N. Chang, Miss Chung," donna, Mr. C. R. W. Thomson, Me.,W. Miller. Mr. and Mra, J. W. Mr. and Mrs. C. V. Jonaen, Mra, Shannon, Mr. W. J. Gooch, Mr. L. and Mas Wilder, Mr. 11. A. Keller, Mr. E. Rouillon, Mr. M. Davis, Mr. H. Y. Lu, Mr. P. C. Hwang, Mr. H. Humphreys, Mr. G. A. Pen-
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In their greed for gold, they plan, counterfeit "miracle" with the ennning of their kind, plotting to despoil the one uplifting influence ever to touch their wretched lives.
They find themselves face-to-face with a Power too great for their twisted minds to understand- too strong for their evil scheming Even their shriveled souls are touch- e-quickened by the Power of Goodness made manifest before their cyrs
Thus the powerful story of "The Mirela Man" which is now show- ing a the King's Theatre unfolds, wherein the Good triumphs -over Evil. It's a drama, so perfictly con- structs-so forcefully told, that it, would have been great a hundred yoned ago, and still will be great a hundred years henee.
To tells a story of redemption that will air the emotions and cheer the hearts of millions.
So overwhelming is the dramatic power of The Miraci Man thak in the old silent version, it raght instant stardom to Len Chaney-made Thomas. Meighan a great box office, personality-Betty Compson a big favourite. gra ha they wore. Paramount is confident that the players now en nubing the same rálek will not suffis by comparison,
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YESTERDAY'S OFFICIAL
QUOTATIONS.
SOLDIER GASSED.
UNUSUAL. ACCIDENT IN NATHAN ROAD.
An unusual accident occurred yes
The opening session resterdayerday afternoon at about 2 o'clock, '
was not very promising, Nathan Road when & motor car morning prices having given way generally, was observed to be stationary with with a poor demand.
"European at the wheel in an un-e conscious condition.
Sales,
Inion Insurances, $445. Hata (ights), 81.10/1.15. Hong Kong Trains, 82.60. Chin Lights (Old), 20.60, Telephones (P.P.), 8234. Coments (Combined), $18.20,
Buyers.
Canton Insurances, $1,200. China Fire Insurances, 3800. Douglass. $97.
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H.K. W. Docka, $19. Hotels (Rights). Hong Kong Lands, $77. Hong Kong Realties, $11.95. Hong Kong Tum. 120. Star Ferries; SDQU Yaunntí Ferries (Old), 833). Yaumati (Now), $32.
$94 ---
-Macao Electrics Canton Ices, 30, Dairy Farms, $28. Sinceros, 8101. Constractions (Old), 84. Constructions (New), $11, Hong Kong Government Loans,
2 per cent. premium,
Sailers.
Bank of East Asia, 112. South China Motors B." $11. Provident (Old). 85.29. Ewo Cotton's, Tls. 14.10.
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SHANGHAI SHARES.
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For the first time in months no sales whatever were officially re- ported as the afternoon session, thus showing that the market was. He- Sylvia Sidney, för her exeepleas throughout the day, tional performances in Street/ No change rates yesterday Seen"An American Tragedy,' afternoon. and Ladies of the Big House," was showered with praise by critics everywhere. Many neolaith her the finest emotional actress in pictures. Chester Morris appears in the rile Thomas Meigham made famous. There's a lure about Morris that women like. He has good looks. broad shoulders, and an engaging personality. His first class ability is evident in such hits us " Abbi.?? The Divorce."The Big House," nedCock of the Air."
Irving Pichel has the power to cash and hold audience attension, As the Atheist in The Miracle Man he has that role that be his splendid ability admirably.
Robert Coogan, child prodigy of Skippy" and "Sooky," given a poignant pathos to the barneter of Bobbio, the crippled boy.
Robert Bosworth erentes again the charncter of the aged Patriarch and faith healer, and touches dramatic Heights in his portrayal.
Boris Karloff. the monster of Frankenstein" brings a sens Lionad ability into his underworld character of Nikko,
LATEST CABLED QUOTATIONS.
Messrs. Carroll Bros. have re erived the following Jaunt quotn/
ions of Shenghai shares-
Ewo Cotton Mills, Ltd.. Ths. 13.75. Shanghai Lands, Ts. 25.
Pto. A. Scott, of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, was the driver of the cur, and he apparently stopped the car, when ho found that he was being overcome by gas escaping from the uxhunt.
Ha was removed to the Kowloon Hospital at once and at 8 p.m. he was still in an unconscious stato
GIRL GUIDE CEREMONY.
PRESENTATION TO MRS.
R. M. DYER.
A very pleasant and informal Girl Haide ceconteny was witnessed at Government House of Tucuday morning, when Mrs. R. M. Dyer, who has born Colony Treasurer for the past ten years, over since the inception of Guiding in Hong Kong, was presented with a gold Thanks Balge." This badge, which is one
of the greatest tokens of esteem a Guide can show, was given to Mirs. Dyer yrs. W. T, Southorts Colony Commissioner, än behalf of the Executive Committee.
Those present included Mra, T. H. King, Mrs. H. 7. Cressy, Mrs. E. R. Hallifax, Mrs. J. R. Wood, Mrs. A. R. H. Phillins, Mrs. R. H. Kotewall," Mrs. W. G. Robertion, Mrs. W. A Anderson, Mrs. Alun Jones, and Mrs. C. E. L. Grist.
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SIX MEN TERRORISE. WOMEN,
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but on entering they produced dag- either from Great Britain or New The director, Neramn MeLeod, xers and rolls of wire. With the made "Monkey Businces," then latter they bound the women and Touchdown," boch pronounced then proceeded to, ransack the pre- box office hita. He has remarkable į misrs, eventually obtaining the rapacity for putting over heart-money and jewellery.
ngs, and has done an outstanding place of work in the direction of
The Miracle Man!"
After the women had freed" them- gelves, they made a report to the palice, who are now investigating.
MADAME CHEMET.
WHO IS TO FLAY AT KING'S THEATRE,
In apeaking of the artistry of Moe Cheinct, violinist, who will... give a recital at the King's Theatre here during the latter part of the month, the musical oritic of the Japan Times wrote as fol lowa: She came, She played, She conquered ... the tone she produced from hor violin-tho Boost Gagliano I have ever heard-- in, rich in sonerity. she should even be ranked, without much .......hesitation...among the best men violinists, whose names are a
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From the ships the water is trans- ferred to barges, which bring it to a wharf in he Charing cross neigh- bourhood; from there a procession of lorries conveys the precious fluid to the Zoo.
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