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QUEEN'S
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LAST & TIMES at 2.80, 5.15 & 7.20 p.m. Only
ALL
"MUS C HATH CHARMS”
TO-NIGHT, at 9.20 P.M.
HONG KONG PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY
Presents
“THE STREET SINGER”
TO-MORROW & SATURDAY
SHOWE
1.20-8
7.366-11.30
LILIAN HARVEY 'INVITATION 10 THE WALTZ”
TÜR ANY TRAM OR HAPPY VALLEY BUS
ORIENTAL
FLEMING
FOLD
TEL. 30473
LAST 4 TIMES TO DAY●
A GRAND COMEDY SINGING WESTERN SPECTACLE!
A gigantic rodeo show combined with songs and laughter.
Hey, folks! Here's that rip. roaring round. up of rhythm!..?
Birected by
NORMAN TAUSCO with MARTHA RATE
DAYS
ONLY.
RHYTHM RANGE
ON THE
CROSBY FARMER-BURNS
FRANCES
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, APRIL 15, 1937.
TO-DAY AT THE CINEMA
Hong Kong
KING'S
"One Rainy Afternoon" QUEEN'S:
"Music Hath Charma" ORIENTAL:
"Rhythm on the Range"
Kowloon
ALHAMBBA:
#A Doctor's Diary"
MAJESTIC:
""Evelyn Prentice"
STAR!—
"Roadhouse"
KING'S:
Coming
"The Devil Doll" QUEEN'S:
"Invitation To The Waltz" ORIENTAL:-
"Charlie Chan At The Race
Track"
ALHAMBRA:-
-Racing... Lady" MAJESTIC:
"The Longest Night" ". STAR:~~~
"Wives Naver 'Know"
ONE RAINY
AFTERNOON
The handsome
Governor's Tribute To Mr. Edwin Taylor
ROLE OF COLONIAL TREASURER IS
NOT AN EASY ONE'
Glowing tribute of the services rendered to the Colony by Mr. Edwin Taylor, Q.M.G... late Colonia! Treasurer, who retired last month on pension, was paid by His Excellency, the Governor. Sir Andrew Caldecott, at the mealing of the Legislative Council. yesterday afternoon.
Sir Andrew.aald:-
Honourable
Members: Before DIARY OF LOCAL
EVENTS
THURSDAY, APRIL 15 Anniversaries and Holidays—81. Baalissa.
•
Cinemas.
King's-One Rainy Afternoon." Queen's Music Hath Charms," Oriental: "Rhythm On The
Range"
World:Chinese Ficture." Alhambra A Doctor's Diary" Majestic:-"Evelyn Prentice." Star: Road House" Entertainments, "The Street
6 p.m.
we proceed to our business this afternoon I wish to give expres- sion to the sense of sorrow and loss with which, since our last session, the Colony has bidder good-bye to Mr. Edwin Taylor. In the course of nearly thirty' years service I have known many Treasury oficials, but none who nas excelled, our late. Treasurer in determination to safeguard tha public revenues and to resist un- necessary public expenditure; in readiness to listen to proposala and ability to dissect and weigh them in hard work, common Singer," at Queen's Theatre, 9.20 sense and thorough grasp of adm
Lectures.-Theosophical Bociety, ministrative as well as financial policy and detall. "
Meetings. "Annual, of Hong The role of Colonial Treasurer | Kong & Shanghai Hotels, Ltd., in is not an easy one, and I have Exchange Bldg., 11.90 a.m.; Toc H. known good men in such a post Supper Meeting, at Seamen's In- unpopular. But Mr. Taylor blena-stitute, 7.30 p.m.; Victoria Chess ed his castigation of extravagance Club, at Gloucester Hotel, 5 p.m.; mantic comedy which marks the and his calis to economy with Women's Guild. St. John's Cathe- initial offering of the new Pick-such a kindly frankness, I might dral Hall, 3 pm.
Miscellaneous. Farewell Ad- ford-Lasky productions to-day at almost say geniality, of address the King's Theatre.
and appeal that in his case there dress to "H. E. the Governor, Sl Ida Lulino is cast opposite the could be no rankling or resent-Andrew Caldecott, at Hong Kong star and Hugh Herbert, Roland mens even if there were some Hotel 5 p.m.; Ping Pong Evening.
times Young. Erik Rhodes and Joseph
discomature or disagree-|St. Andrew's Club, Kowloon. Cawthorn, head the supporting ment, I count myself fortunate Social.-Y. M C. A Mah Jong Drive, 9.45 am.; Cheero Club Con- indeed to have served with such a The screen play by Stephen colleague and particularly in hav-tract Bridge and Mah Jong Drive. Morehouse Avery centres arounding had the privilege of presenting 8 pm; Civil Service. Whist Drive, Philippe Martin Lederer, of to him the insignia of the recent 9.20 p.m. course, a struggling young Paris Royal recognition of his services. actor, ambitious to become a great I request your permission, Gen- star. How he indirectly acgom-tleman. to direct the Clerk o plishes this
and purpose
wins Council to send to him a record of a beautiful bride into the these proceedings with our sincere' bargain by inadvertently kissing wishes for complete happiness in
FRIDAY, APRIL 16. the wrong girl in a darkened his retirement. (Applause). movie theatre "one rainy after-
Anniversaries and Holidays-St, Hon. Sir Henny Pollock: On | Benedict Labre. noon," Is Hilariously depicted in behalf of the Unofficial Members Auctions-Jade
and popular Francis Lederer sings for the first time on the screen in "One Rainy Afternoon," the gay Parisian ro-
cast,
Sports-(See Page 10). Mech-III Moon. 5th. Day. Suprise.-6.04 a.m.
p.m.
1
Sunset. 6.43
Tides.--High at 00.48 and 11.36; Low'at 05.04 and 19.02.
and Diamond and Pearl
this laugh-crowded adaptation of I wish to endorae what your Ex-Ring. and Diamond TOMORROW & SATURDAY
WARNER OLAND FAMOUS CHINESE DETE TIVE CHAN'S CHILUNGEST THRILLINGEST...BEST!
CHARLIE
CHAN AT THE
RACE TRACK
WARNER OLAND
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DAILY
AT
2:30
520
720
920
STAR
OPENING TO-DAY
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VIOLET LORAINE GORDON HARKER
CERTA
HANKOW ROAD KOWLOON TEL. 57795
Roadhouse
AILEEN MARSON EMLYN WILLIAMS - HARTLEY POWER AGAUMONT FRITISH PICTURE, Orected by MAURICE ELVEY.
NEXT CHANGE CHARLIE RUGGLES,
MARY BOLAND
in “WIVES NEVER KNOW
BILLITON ORDER TO DUTCH YARDS
The Billiton Maatschappij nas given orders to a combine of Dutch shipyards for the construction of thres tin dredgers. The company "already had planned for the pur- chase of three new dredgers when they heard that British companies
were negotiating with Dutch yards for similar construction work..
As the construction takes appro- ximately 1 years, the Bullton Maatschappij has given the order now so se to make certain of suf- ficient space,
the French comedy. "Monsteur cellency has just said, Saus Gene."
MUSIC HATH CHARMS
In "Music Hath Charms," Hall and his BB.C. Dance Orchestra appear as themselves. The story was specially written by L du Garde Peach, to suit the personal ity of the famous band leader. It is not a series of dance recitals, although Henry and his boys Introduce a number of particularly fine new melodies in their own inimitable style. The flim is just what picturegoers have been ask- ing for since films began-some-
DOCTOR'S DIARY
A gripping drama of medical ethics and life behind the scenes
in a large metropolitan hospital opens at the Alhambra Theatre to-day. In "A Doctor's Diary," 2 revealing and powerful motion picture.
The Alm
presents handsome John Trent.. former ace flyer, tu his first leading role, and Helen
Bar Brooch, at Lammert's Hong Kong Sales Room; 3 p.m.; House- hold Furniture at Lammert's, Dud- dell Street, 2.30 p.m.
Cinemas.
A
King's The Devil Doll": Queen's :-'Invitation To The
Walte" Oriental:-"Charlie Chan At The
Race Track" World:-"Chinese Picture.".. Alhambra:"A Doctor's Diary"* Majestic "The Longest Night" star: "Road House." Entertainments. "The Street Singer," at Queen's Theatre, 9.20 P..
Lectures-Helena May Christian
thing new. It is a distinctly novel Burgess, the newcomer who cap-Fellowship, 10.30 a.m.
pleture in which there are four separate stories, each' linked "up logically with the main theme. which shows the effect of Henry Hall's dance music on various peo- ple throughout the world.
Hall and his boys are supported by a first-rate cast of artistes, in- cluding the famous radio and gramophone star Huldegarde, W. H. Berry, Arthur Margetson, Carol Goodner, Lorna Hubbard, Bully Milton, Wallace Douglas, Ivan Samson, Antoinette," Cellier and others.
"Music Hath Charms," is show- ing at the Queen's Theatre to- day.
EVELYN PRENTICE
منی
་
"Evelyn Prentice," thrilling new mystery drama revolving about a girl murder defendant, circum- stantial evidence, and an amazing domestic crisis in a defense attor ney's home life, brings William Powell and Myrna Loy together again in what is probably the most successful of their recent hits together.
The new Cosmopolitan produc- tion, now playing at the Majóstic Theatre, contains two mysteries in one-the mystery dramatically un- folded in a great courtroom, and the other, a mystery in the house- hold of a married couple, which threatens their happiness, and which is so tied up with the mys tery, in court that one cannot be solved without, the other mat
Based on W. & Woodward's gripping novel, and directed by William E. Howard, it presents Powall and Miss Loy as man and wife, in #grip of a trick of zate The dredgers will be slightly from what they emerge insan smaller than the Kantoeng, which amazing surprise denouement. capsized last month: Total costs will marilla, comedys mystery and m- amount to some £550,000 (at curmance are blended into this rapid- rent rates),
fire place of entertainment,
ivated America with her work in
Meetings-Annual of Union In- "The Plainsman." - George Ban-
surance Society of Canton, Ltd.; Blackmer, and a new youngster, Ltd.; and British Traders' In- croft, Ruth Coleman, Sidney
The" China Fire Insurance Co., Ra Hould, are included in briliant cast.
the
surance Co., Ltd., at Head Office, Union Building, `2,30, 2.50 and 2.55 ~"A_Doctor's Diary' is the story. p.m. respectively; Creditors, of of a young physician, played by The Kwong Wah Printing Co., Trent, who seeks a cure for in Ltd., 380 Des Voeux Road West, 3 fanulle paralysis. Despite corrup- p.m.; Kowloon Chess Club, at St. tion and "neglect he sees all around Andrew's Hall, 5.30 p.m.; St. An- him, he sticks to his experimenta.drew's Club Committee,. 8.30 p.m. Miss Burgess; a nurse who is in Miscellaneous. - His Excellency love with him, is dismissed from the Governor. Str Andrew Calde- the hospital when she is unablécott and Lady Caldecott sail for to keep silent about the conditions Home.
she is forced to witness. When Sports-(See Page 10). the arm of a young musical genius, Moon.III Moon, 6th. Day... played by Hould, is removed be-, Sunrise.-6.05 a.m. Bunset.-6.43 cause of criminal negligence, on the part of a society doctor, Trent resigns
A
p.m.
Tides-High 435 and 18.02.
at 10.53; Low at:
*the Majestic.
KINGS
TO-DAY ONLY AT 9,30, 5.10. 7.16 & 9.30 P.M.
NOT SINCE THE BLIZZARD OF '88! has the weather created such a furore as it did one rainy afternoon!
FRANCES LEDERTE
na "Philippe Martha" whe
IDA JUPINO
pamatved are love, ki le
NUGH KERBIK
%} "F\Hans” and'tis
the
-BOLAND YOUNG
the young actor ski soundballzné Pardo with inda famous lisel
PICKFORD-LASKY Profession
Francis LEDERER
ONE RAINY AFTERNOON
IDA LUPING HUGH HERBERT - NOLAND YOUNG
JOSEPH CAMINORN - ERIN KWADES • Dizvated by ROWLAND9, 40X
Phalaayed they UNITED ARTISTS
XISEPH CAWTHORN
"A. Valeelu” leala
UNORES « "Can Duranić” Bas
and "palitate," wha makos
ALSO MICKEY MOUSE IN TECHNICOLOUR
ORPHANS PICNIC"
"THE DEVIL DOLL”. with LIONEL BARRYMORE
TO-MORROW M.G.M. Picture
ALHAMBRA
NATHAN RD, KOWLOOT-BARY RT 1,30-320-330 € 9.30 ·TEL: 568 50
SHOWING TO-DAY:
A PICTURE DEVOTED TO THE INTEREST OF MANKIND THE FIGHT AGAINST INFANTILE PARALYSIS:
"Keep it covered!” was
this man's codó.
this
NEXT CHANGE
R.K.O. Radio. Picture
• SHOWE
DAILY
| 2.30 ́ ́S 20
720-9.30
SCANDAL BREAKS LOOSE!
Adolph Zaker presents
"A DOCTOR'S
DIARY"
WITH
JOHN TRENT Paramount's How FIND. HELEN BURGESS GIG.“. BANCROFT
A Paramennt Picture
“Tell it and Sire Hives!”
·RACING" LADY
with Ann Dvorak Smith Ballew Harry Carey
MAJESTIC
THEATRE
NATHAN ROAD KOWLOON
TEL.87222
MATINEES. 20-30.EVENINGS. 20-30% 5070)
TO-DAY, ONE DAY ONLY! ANOTHER "OLD FAVOURITE" FROM M-G-M ! EVEN MORE "LAUGHS, AND THRILLS THÂN
“THE THIN' MAN”
William
POWELL MyrnaLOY
in
EVELYN PRENTICE
TO-MORROW & SATURDAY TRIPLE MURDER IN A DEPARTMENT STORE!
THE LONGEST NIGHT”
with ROBERT YOUNG FLORENCE RICE
A METRO-GOLDWYN-MAYER PICTURE
THE DUKEDOM OF
WINDSOR
No Minor Titles;
the
Letters Patent creating Dukedom of Windsor, which was conferred upon the former King by King George VI in December, have now, it is understood, passed the Great Seal, states the "Dany Tele- ** The new dukedom differs graph from all other dukedoms in that
no other titles appertain to it.
is made by the King If and when such a contingency occurs.
If the Duke of Windsor marries and has children they will have the style of His or Her Royal High- neas In accordance with the Pro- clamation of July 17, 1917, when the Royal family adopted the name of Windsor, the style of Royal Highness and Prince was restricted to children of the Sovereign, and to grandchildren of the Bovereign
the male line only
therefore appears that the Royal style would apply to any children of the present Duke Windsor, but not
his gran
No minor peerage will be avathiram. The children of a sec able, therefore, as a courtesy title
Duke of Windsor
courtesy title of "L
to their
for a possible heir to the Dukedomprens
of Windsor unless special provision and the surname Windsor
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