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Chickens Come Home"
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One of the Smiths"
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Kowloon,
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7, 1932.
CRICKET
VOLUNTEERS TEAM FOR TO-MORROW
The following team will repre- After listening to the Honuur sent the Volunteers in their match able Mr. Braga's Appeal for a moro against the Hong Kong Cricket progressive policy in Kowloon and Club to-morrow, and Monday, Oct. to his accusation of timidity on and 10, commencing to-morrow the part of the Government, I feel at a p.m. E. J. R. Mitchell, J. F. Richardson, L. T. Ride, J. E. it accessary, while fully acknow ledging to propriety of his en Potter, R. H. Griffithe, F. Baker, thusiasm for our possessions on the R. M. Wood, A. D. Lowson, R. mainland, to sound a note of Stilliard, R. A. J. Simpson, and warping. I am glad to find that A. C. Beck (Capt.). our policy, of keeping our reserve funds at not less than $10,000,000 meets with general approval and that the Honourable member has posal will be very gratifying to found no support for his theory His Excellency Sir Willium Peel that it represents a timid policy; who has authorized me to say that and when it is realized that, apart when a new Government House, mu altogether from lona works and, a cooler site, is ready for occupa maintenance votes, we propose en tion, as we hope it soon may be, spend no less than 81,719,600 on for the present Government House, Public Works Extraordinary in which was built in 1852, is seldom Kowloon and New Kowloon next free from workmen, His Excellency year, I feel sure that his suggestion is prepared to relinquish Mona that we are pursuing a policy of tain Lodge as a Governor's resid oconomy amounting to harufu ence atagnation will meet with a similar Jack of support.
menta.
Squandermanis. Large revenue figures have their dangers for unofficial members a less than for Heads of Depart It has been my experience that the squandermans which such figures are said to encourage, if may be permitted to use a word which cornes readily to the lips of the critics of Governments whol funds run low, is more often, dus to unollicial pressure in to any other cause. I trust therefore that
THL
Study of Chinese. Honourable Members will doubt have noticed the omission from this year's estimates of the provision for the Chinese School at the University. This is due to the recommendations of the Committee appointed to consider the teaching of Chinese at the University and not to any lack of sympathy on the part of the Government with the study of Chinese. It is hoped that the University will in future be able to provide the funds necessary to carry out the recommendations relieve of the Committee and so
my unofficial friends will forgive the Claveramont if it fails at tinies the Government of this recurrent
charge. to respond to their blandishments and declines, to undertake works which, however desirable in them. selves might tend
to
The Colony's Trade,
to
S.P.C.
involva Another item to which I wish to the Colony in future financi- refer is the request, supported by al difficulties. Our present pro-all the unofficial members, for a gramme involves heavy future com larger subsidy for the Society for mitments and so far from extend the Protection of Children. I re- ing the list it will be necessary joier to find the work of this Society to proceed very cautiously until we so fully reengnized and the Govern are reasonably sure of our revenue ment's high appreciation of its for next year,'
work is acknowledged in the in- crease of the grant for next year It has been The Senior: Chinese Unofficial from 83,000 to $5,000. mombers and the Honourable suggested that this grant be in- Alr. Shouton have both drawn evensed to $10,000, but as at pre- attention
tho unsatisfac-sent advised I am unable to accede
at trade conditions tory
the to that request. With a Society of present time and of this we this kind which has a very definito have some indication in a falling claim to charitable support from off of our revenue below the cati- the general public, it is necessary mates for the current year. We to preserve some balance between hope it is only a temporary phase. private subscription and Govern Should it prove otherwise the ment grants, and, while I am pro- Government may be obliged to curpared to ask this Council to vote tail, its programme of works for a subsidy on dollar for dollar next year in order to avoid the basis or even higher up to some definite limit. I do not feel able to necessity for increasing taxation,
support it to the extent of making The natural anxiety of the Co practically an unofficial Govern
Shing Mun,
iony that there should be no delay
ment Department. I would there
in the building of the Gorge Valleyfore ask Honourable Members to Dam on the Shing Mun River is study the list of subscribers in the reflected in the speeches of several last annual report of the Society and to consider whether this excel- Knowing Honourable Mombers. this anxiety, which indeed the lont society is receiving its full Government shares, I telegraphed measure of support from tho gen- eral public. I should like to neb to the Secretary of
A much larger list of annual sub- September 27 for the latest infor mation on the subject. I am glad scribers and should then feel more to be able to inform Honourable justified in asking you to increase Members that a reply has reached the subsidy
State
on
Is this morning. I am authorized Funds.
to assure the Council that the work
from Government
Empire Products Fair,
is being expedited with the least I notice a curious omission from possible delay. The Resident En the Honourable Mr. Shenton's list gineer expects to reach Hong Kong of outstanding events of the year an-November 17-and-the-majority-in-the-absence of any mention of of the staff to be sont from Eng the Empire Products Fair, to land should arrive before the end which the Honourable Dr. Te'o has The of the year. The Consulting En made a passing reference. giusors have prepared detailed omission is doubtless due to a feel- drawings of the location and pro- ing of modesty but I should be bable extent of the foundation of failing in my duty if I did not the dam so that arrangements can invert it in the list and make public be made for excavation to acknowledgment of our indebted- proceed at an early date and for nese to the Honourable Mr. Shen- opening quarries. The Crown on and the Honourable Mr. Braga Aponta hope to invite tenders at for all they did to make the Fair an early date for excavating and success. (Applause.) It resta quarrying plant.
Jargely with British Merchants In the circumstances I hope I am here and elsewhere to see that a Justified in assuming that the permanent benefit accrues to Em Honourable the Senior Unofficial pira Trade as the result of the member will not press his request Fair which hrought prominently before the public the excellence and for a further telegram.
abundance of Incal and other
Police Force "hanked.
I desire to associate myself with British producte.
the unofficial recognition of the
Before I close my remarks I work of the Police Force during should like to associate myself with the past year. With the very able the Honourable Mr. Shenton in his aasistance-of-the-Military-and
Governor. Naval Forces for which I tender graceful tribute to the work-of-
His Excellency the
our thanks to His Excellency the There is probably no one who knows General Officer Commanding the better than myself the care which Forces and to the Commodore, and His Excellency devotes to every of the Police Reserve and the Diething connected with the progress trict Watch Force the Police Force and development of this Colony, has been able to cope efficiently We look forward to welcoming His with the very considerable dificul Excellency and Lady Peel on their ties of the past year. (Applause) return to the Colony in the middle The Government is glad to find of November next.' (Applause.). that its efforts to introduce a large
Honourable Members, I thank element of local personnel into
some of the higher ranks of the you for the careful scrutiny you, Government service meet with gen have given to the Estimates, for oral approval in spite of a tem- the helpful suggestions you have porary increase in the Personal put forward and for your con Emoluments
.votes during the tinued co-operation with the Gov.. transitional period. While on this ernment in all matters which mako subject I might correct an errone for the welfare and prosperity, of outs. Impression left by the Benior Hong Kong. (Applause.)
Following the Budget Debate Chinese Unofficial Member's speech that promotion is made solely on the air motions standing in the the grounds of seniority. I can name of the Colonial Secretary Bagure the Honourable Member which were published yesterday, were all apnroyed by the. Legis Government Bungalow, lative Council meeting The items "The Honourable Mr. Shenton refer to expenditures an die Ching has referred to to the proposed Mun Water Supply Schems, the country residence for His Excel- Aberdeen Water Boheme, lency the Governor in the Now Vebimilar Ferry and the New Gaol Territories, I am sure the support at Wong Ma Kok given by the Council to this pro
that this is not the case,
Wontinued on hert Column,2
the
The Council then adjourned until October-20
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TO-DAY AT THE CINEMA.
HONG KONG
Queen's.
Variety Programme.
Ktog's.
Million Dollar Legs."
Central.
"Night Work."
"Murders in the Rue Morgue."
KOWLOON.
Star.
Hold Everything."
Oriental,
Queen's.
COMING.
Hell Divers.''
"The Passionate Plumber,"
King's.
Riders of the Purple Sage. "Congorilla,"
"Amatour Daddy."
"One Heavenly Night." Contral..
'Star
Radio Patrol."
"Secret Six." "Sinners Holiday." "Life of the Party." Oriental.
"Delicious."
* MILLION DOLLAR LEGS"
REDICULOUS-BUT FUNNY
Apart from the fact that it is passably funny in parts, there is Million Dollar not much else in Legs (showing at the King's) to commend itself to the average cinema goer.
The story deals with the efforts of a Klopstokian President to raise 84,000,000, Jack Okie, who is in love with the President's daughter, in an endeavour to worm his way into the good graves of her father, gets the idea of staging an Olympic
'games carnival.
If he can successfully promote this venture, he has the assurance of his millionaire employer of the financial hacking required
stabilise the nation.
to
The games take place, records aro shattered, and the nation is The saved from financial ruin,
hero wins the good grades of the President and the hand of his daughter.
Forgetting the utter unreality of the picture, one gets quite a laugh out of the many amusing little episodes which characterise the Ficture.
"NIGHT WORK.”
TO-DAY AT THE CENTRAL
Terminating with the release of that hilarious Patho feature, "The
CENTRAL THEATRE
EL
TO-DAY
SHOWING
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WITH COMEDY VIBRANT
DRAMA, SWIFT. A. SMASHING ACTION, PATHOS, LAUGHS, BEAUTY & SONG, THE MOST ENTERTAINING PICTURE OF THE DECADE.
Take a Tip from one who knows-If you like to laugh SEE Eddie QUILLAN
Night Work
with SALLY STABRend FRANCES UPTON UN AT EVERY MINUTE ALL AROUND THE CLOCK. YOU'LL NEVER LAUGH AGAIN AS HEARTILY AS YOY WILL AT THIS BRILLIANT WORK OF COMICALITY & ROMANCE.
DON'T FAIL TO SEE IT NOW, TONIGHT. NEXT CHANGE
THE MOST AMAZING & THRILLING INSIDE STORY OF A POLICE BATTLE AGAINST LAWLESSNESS
“RADIO PATROL' WITH ROBERT Armstrong, LILA LEE, JUNE CLYDE, RUSSELL HOPTON.
A UNIVERSAL PRODUCTION
SPECIAL, ANNOUNCEMENT
WE ARE. GLAD TO ANNOUNCE THAT WE WILL COM- MENCE SHOWING THE BEBT SUPER & SPECIAL BÁDIO, UNIVERSAL & BRITISH DOMINION PICTURES OF 1982-88- FROM THE BEGINNING OF NEXT MONTH.
Sophomore,' 1920 brought to the WORK OF ST. JOHN
fore's young comedian who took his place immediately in the front rank of comedy stars along with
Harold Lloyd and the rest. Ho is Eddie Quillan. Born to the stage,
AMBULANCE
ANNIVERSARY OF REPUBLIC
CELEBRATIONS IN MACAO
a member of the celebrated Quil CONCERT TO RAISE FUNDS ian family of vaudeville fame, talking pictures proved the open Besame to stardom for the talented Attention is drawn to the St. HONG KONG'S FELICITATIONS Eddie, Although he had appear John Ambulance Brigade Concert"| on the screen. in two-ree! silent
comedies, his first big opportunity to be held at King's College on caine when he was selected by Cecil Saturday at 9 p.m. in aid of B. de Mille for a comedy role in Brigade funda.
The Godless Girl." The talking In addition to the programne sequences in this production added
St. John
The following exchange of tele grama has taken place between the Governments of Hong Kong, and Macao:
"To Governor, Macao
"On the occasion of the anniver. Portuguese Republic I offer Your sary of the proclamation of the the Colony of Excellency and
of the Colony of Hong Macao my sincere good wishes and those
to Quillan's affectiveness and Me, which has already been posted, Mr. de Mille signed him a long term Lo Yuk Wo and his partner will contract, Then followed Show give a conjuring performance. Seats Boat." "Geraldine" and Noisy are 83, 82 and 81.
Over 28,00 cases have been treated Neighbours." la each of these his gift for comedy, his personality by nurses and doctors in the New and his effectiveness. in speaking Territories during the last three lines became more apparent. The months: maternity cases total 78 Kong. Bophomore came next and with it for the same period.
1,885 stardom. Therefore, in five pio-Ambalances have carried
ons of the outstanding patients and travelled 12,019 miles comedy personalities of the screen from January to August 31:" has come to the front.
Quillan's first Pathe star picture is Night Work" which will be on view at the Central Theatre to day.
Sally Starr plays opposite the star.
tures
A new ambulance is on order for the New Territories and is expect- ed to arrive from England this week end. This ambulance will be stationed. at Kam Tin" and will greatly facilitate the transport of patients. No charge whatever is made for treatment of patients, medicine, tunsportation, or hos
ATTEMPTED ARMEDpital fees.
ROBBERY
FOUR CHINESE INVOLVED
If one only could see the poverty and appalling results of ignorance the Brigade workers have to con tend with, the cost of a ticket would be spent, and a life saved.. Just now the Brigade is wonder ing how to provide clothes for the babies, milk, cod liver oil and other necessities of life, as winter. ie coming on. Last year - women fought for clothing which had,
An attempt at an armed robbery took place yesterday morning at 9.45 when tour Chineas, each armed with a knife, entered the premises at 423, Lockhart Road and threaten ed a man, his sister, and two been collected by Brigade mêm«
amaha.
A brother of the threatened man,
bers.
**To
SOUTHORN, Officer Administering the Government."
Officer Administering the Government, Hong Kong "I thank Your Excellency most heartily in my name and, in the name of the Colony for the good wishes sent me on the occasion of the anniversary of the Republic,-
GOVERNOR,”
LOCAL WEDDING
MR. L. MAGOS-MISS
BORODINA
The wedding took place on Wednesday at St. John's Cathedral of Miss Leda Borodins and Mr. L. Margs They Very Rev, Dean Swann officiated.
The bride, who was given away.
who he also living on the same floor, on hearing commotion The E&A. Bor Nellore, which hy Mr Leite, wore a gown of tvory outside his door went out to in- arrived in port on Wednesday, willisco, with French voll, and carried go into dry dock this morning for a bouquet of white Honolulu creep- vestigate A
His appearance on the sceno had slight repairs to her propellers.ors. In attendance was Miss Buth the effect of scaring three of the She will leave the wharf at Row Clark her dress being of white miscreants away but the fourth one loon at 6.a.m., and will come out georgette. She carried a bouquet granoled with the namedmer of Taikoo Dock at about 5 pm. of white lilies. Mr. P. J. Gleeson
discharged the duties of best ma
A reception was later held at Gloucester Building, after which the bridal couple" left for Meintay for their honeymoon.
After a brief struggle he also ran down the stairs out into the street, but was eventually: caught and handed over to the police.
Nothing was stolen.
sailing for Japanese porte, vid Shanghai, at 8 pm. A special launch will leave the P. & O. wharf he 5 p.m. to-day to, convey passen gera to the ship at Taikoo