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KINGS
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CINEMA & GENEKAL
TWO MORE SHAW FILMS
PLANNED
*Doctor's Dilemma' & Devil's Disciple"
THE SERVICES
(Continued from Paga 3)
ROYAL NAVY
COMMAND OF THÈ›
ACHILLES Captain W. E, Parry, who at- Mr. George Bernard Shaw's "The tended the course at the Imperial Doctor's Dilemma" is to be filmed Defence College during 1938, has "Artists And Models Abroad" at Pinewood in February by Pascal been lent to the New Zealand DVI-
"Love Finds Andy Hardy"
QUEEN'S
ORIENTAL·
"Blockade"
Kowloon
ALHAMBRA-
"Artists And Models Abroad"
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Tip-Off Girls"
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"SO WILDLY EXCITING YOU'LL LIVE ITS THRILLS I
A most sensational story of the Spanish Civil War,
a tense unforgettable drama of today's headlines.
GREAT ADVENTURE FROM TODAY'S NEWS
WALTER WANCER presents
BLOCKADE
MADELEINE
coysfairing
HENRY
CARROLL FONDA
Directed by William Dieterle
Male and flo u Unitæð Artists
TOMORROW-MONDAY-TUESDAY
THEY'RE MOUSE-TRAP SALESMEN IN. THE ALPS! It's one long lingering laugh from start to finish.
HAL ROACH
LAUREL HARDY
with DELLA LING, WALTER WOOLF KINA, KRIC FLOWK
MATINEES: 20c-30c EVENINGS; 20±,-30c,-50c,-70c.
DIARY OF LOCAL DIPLOMATIC
EVENTS
TO-DAY
ANNIVERSARIES and HOLIDAYS
-St. Peter Nolasco, C. CINEMAS-See Column 3 of this
Page).
Dance.
RELATIONS RESUMED
(T/
Productions Ltd.
sion for the command of the cul-
Mr. Pascal, who produced "Pyg-ser Actulles, which is due at Ports- malton," has left for Hollywood to mouth to reft and recommission. engage two well-known players. and someone to share the direction with him. Ian Dalrymple is doing the adaptation.
NAVAL APPOINTMENTS Following appointments made by the Admiralty:—
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Cdr. (E).-H. M. Millett, to Delh (Jan. 18).
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Danae (Jan. 19); §. J. Armstrong. to Dido (Jan. 24).
Later in the year Mr. Pascal Intands to make "The Devil's Fagr. Curs.-P. B. Latham, to Disciple with a famous Holly- wood player as Dick Dudgeon..
He has engaged Wendy Hiller, who played iza in "Pygmalion
on a five-year contract.
Lt. Chrs.-T. K. Masterman" to Rodney (Jan. 16), appt. to Curaços cancelled: E. C. L. Turner, to St. Angelo (Feb. 1); C. S. D. Noakes, to Pembroke, is Omeer-In-Charge. Jan
R.A.F.HELPS FILM PRODUCER Two RAF planes co-operated with British National Pictures in Torpedo School, Chatham the making of a scene in "Official 11), Secret" which David Macdonald | #Lt.-Odr. (S/Ldr, RAF.),—F. A. D.. is producing.
Barry K. Barnes is playing a test pilot, Roger Livesey an inventor. Basil Radford a comedy part, and Joan Marlon the heroine.
Wroughton to Victory for R.AF.. Gusport, for crse (Jan. 18),
Lk-Cdr. (E),—A. J. H. Goodwin, to President for duty Inside Ad- miralty (Jan 23)..
Pays LL-Cars-D. S. Watenam. "Charge Of The Light Brigade" Fernand Gravet, the French
Maidstone (Jan. 13); R. F. "Polo Joe".
actor, who has been working in to Hollywood. came to London Braidwood, to Ganges (Jan. 19). recently to attend
Chaplains. The Rev. A. Spender, the premiere
MAJESTIC:
"Everybody Sing" "Mad About Music"
LOVE FINDS
ANDY HARDY Judge Hardy's Family embarks on another amusing adventure in "Love Finds Andy Hardy."" which is on to-day at the King's Theatre.
at His Majesty's of his new the Rev. B. W. Briggs, the Rev, J. film, The Great Waltz," based S. Jeans, to Galatea (Feb. 1).
Lt.-D. W. Ungoed, to Royal So-- vereign (Jan. 16).
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the stage success, Waltzes From Vienna."
Mr. Gravet's real name is Gravey,
the change being due to fear in America that Gravey might lend itself to levity.
Lt. (F/Lt.. RAF.).-P. L Mor- timer, to Victory for Lfd. at RAF No. 2 Air Armament School, East-
church (Jan. 11).
...
Lt. (A).-J. F. Walker. to Pem- broke for crse; at No. 1 Air Arma-
"OUT WEST WITH ment School, RAF., Mandy (Jan.
THE HARDYS"
The entire family participates in the fourth of a series of platures which has rapidly won a plače in the hearts of flm audiences...
Lewis Stone is seen as Judge Hardy. Mickey Rooney is his son, Andy, Cecilia-Parkar,the daughter, Pay Holden the mother and Betty situation. Ross Clarke the aunt.
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Surgn. Lts.-J. Thomas, M.R.C.S., Out West
With The Hardys LR.CP., to Cicala (Feb. 4), appt opened
Thanksgiving. Day Into Drake for F.N.B., cancelled; P. America throughout the Locw's J. O'Meare, to Drake for R.N.B cffcult to the most sensational (Jan. 25), appt. to Cicala cancelled. business in six years in every Pry. Lt.-R. N. Ashby, to War-
spite (Jan. 14).
Extreme popularity of the Hardy In addition, Judy Garland makes series and anticipation of their her debut in the series in this pic-latest adventures is indicated by ture, singing three songs and play- the fact that the wave of cold. ing a grown-up role for one night. sleet and snow that gripped, the Lana
Turner makes her appear- | nation over the holiday did not ance as one of Mickey's three girl deter enthusiastic fang from friends, and Ann Rutherford is storming box-office wherever the back again as his "steady" giri. film was shown.
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WASHINGTON, Jan, 27 Ocean)-Diplomatic relations be- tween the United States and Iran which were broken off by the Tran Government some time ago whẹp, DANCES.-Kowloon Cricket Club the Minister of Iran was arrested for exceeding the speed limit for Central motor cars were resumed од British Assen., “Red Dog" Party, Wednesday when the new 'Charge at the Club House, 0 p.m., to d'Affaires of Iran, Akbar Daftany, arrived in Washington to take over open the 1939 season, LECTURES.First Ald; at St. John duties at the Iran Legation. The
Ambulance Headquarters, 340 new American Charge d'Affaires is 14.
now on his way to Iran. p.m.
ENTERTAINMENTS.
"MAILS.—(See Page 16).
MISCELLANEOUS
Claims
against the Estate of Albert JAPANESE DRIVE
Ernest Harvey due.
MOON. Chinese XII Moon, 9th
Day. First Quarter, 11 p.m. SPORTS.—(See Page 2).
SUNRISE.-7.04" a.m. SUNSET.
11
6.09 p..m TIDES.-High at 01.10 and Low at 07.36 and 21.26.
TO-MORROW
14.23.
MISCELLANEOUS. Y. M. O, A
UP RIVER WUCHOW, Jan. 27
(Central)- Active movements of Japanese Warships along the Kwangtung and Fukien coast have been seen during the last few days. Japanese planes have also been reconnol- tring and bombing the coastal towns.
husband of Titania?
Who was the Muse of astronomy?
15. River of
Siberia
18. What Eng-
lish musician composed Pomp and
Cancun
stance?
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sharp cry 19, Beverage 21. Misplaced
Two hundred Japanese which ar- Discussion Group, 9 p.m.
rived at Lamkong, a point. lying 22. Symbol for MOON.-Chinese XII Moon, 10tb.a little distance above Samthul,
Day.
yesterday directed intense artil 23.
SUNRISE-7.04 a.m. SUNSET.-lery fire on Matong across the West River. Eight Japanese 18.38. bombers in the meantime flew
6.08 p..
TIDES.-High at 00.22 and
Low at 07-15 and 19.40.
KULING SIEGE-
LIFTED
KIANOSI, Jan. 27
over the town and dropped more than ten bombs,
Japanese
troops
selenium
What French chemist was recently por- trayed on the screen?
26. Unexxked
at Bamshul 29. What Scot-
have been considerably increased. Most of the reinforcements came (Central) by the Canton-Samshui Rallway.
The Japanese siege of Kuling. It is believed that the Japanese... famous summer resort in north are planning to resume the west- Klangsi, has now been complete-ward drive upr
ly lifted.
The bulk of the Japanese force attacking the hill was
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repulsed several days ago while amall body of Japanese troops which had been engaging the Chinese at Changchiashan, a height southwest of Kuling, was also re- pelled by the Chinese.
Japanese batteries at Elutsin. Slu on the north bank of the
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River in north Klangai, fired over 20 shells across the river. damage was done to the Chinese xide.
river.
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Sub-Lts.-T. P. Baillie-Grohman, to Orion; M. V. Sturdy, to York March 15); J. Blake, to Norfolk (Jan. 20); P. D. Hoare, to Man- chester (undated),
Mida-A. T. Holmes, R. C. Pear- son, transferred to Engineering branch (sepy. Jan. 11, and apptd. to President for crse, at R.N, Col- lege, Greenwich (undated).
Cd. Gunner.-B. J Anslow, to Nelson (Jan. 12).
Wr. Engr.-G. F. Osborne, appt. to Rodney cancelled.
Engr. Cdra-F. G. Tritton, to Pembroke, on staff of C. in C. The Nore (Feb. 3); C, L. MacLennan, to Frobisher (Feb. 10).
Cdr. (E).-T. J. Turner, to Cairo (Jan. 30).
Sorgn. Lt.Cdr.-F. Dolan, MB.,
to President for Medical Dept., Ad- miralty (Jan. 17),
Lt.-N. T. B. Tibbits, appt. to Osprey for course cancelled...
Lt. (F/Lt, R.A.F.).-P. G. O. Sydney-Turner, to Argus (Jan. 9). Act. Lt. (F/O, RAF.)-A, J. G. Lydekker, to Victory for f.f.d, at R.A.F., Gosport, for course (Jan.
161, and to Glorious Feb. 4).
Temp. Instr. Lt.-D. E. Manner-
Ing. to Ramillies (Feb. 2).
Surga. Lts, S. Thoms, MB.,
to Curacos (Jan. 28); F. H. Lamb. M.R.C.S., LR.C.P., to President for
3 months course (Jan, 28).
Sub-Lt.-J. D. Lock, to Diana (Jun 20).
Ben Master.-H. C. Rice to Gloucester (Jan. 27),
Schoolmasters (C.W.O.)-J. S. Hewitt, to Caledonia; T. Hoskison, to Ramilies (Feb. 2).
Surgn.
PROMOTION
Lt.Cdr. G. Rorison, M.B., to rank of Surgn. Cdr. (seny. Jan, 17).
THE ARMY
ROYAL FUSILIERS
The War Office announces that Major L. F. B. Groube, M.C., The Royal Fusiliers, has been selected for command of the 2nd Battalion, The Royal Fusillers, vice Lieuten- ant-Colonel M. M. Parry-Jones, M.C., who retired on retired pay on January 16.
ROYAL AIR FORCE
SATURDAY, JANUARY 28, 1939.-PAGE 5
KING'S
SHOWING TODAY AT 230, 530, 7.33 AND 1.39 PM
Anso ELITTLE
ADD Judy Garland's joy us dinging to the Hardy family fun...and you havu the newest...and grandes adventure of the picture pedes the whole world Hai taken to its heart!
LOVE FENDS
ANDY HARDY
The New Stary of Judge Hardy's Family with LEWIS STONE • MICKEY ROONEY JUDY GARLAND • CECILIA PARKER FAY HOLDEN Burven Play by William Ludwig
Directed by worge B. Satta.
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GIRIS
with
MARY CARLISLE LLOYD NOLAN ROSCOE KARNS
LARRY CRABBE
Directed by Louis King- A Paramount Picture
COMMENCING SUNDAY
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China Has Lost Over Two
Thousand Libraries
CHUNGKING, Jan. 28 (Int1)—In the areas now under Japan- ese occupation China has lost 2,118. Braries and 825 reading centrés, according to a report issued here,
Assuming, declares this report,
NEW TRAINING GROUP The RAF units at Cranwell have been formed into à new group known as No. 21 (Training) Group the average number of books fa JAPANESE TROOPS Included in the new command each library to be 5.000 volumes No. 2 Electrical and Wireless School, which is being formed at Yatesbury, Wilts:
NEW RESERVE OF AIRMEN
SURROUNDED the damage to Chinese culture, in books, would amount to more than
(Reuter)-- LOYANG, Jan. 21 1,600,000 volumes, not including Chinese forces are encircling over rare books in the Pelping National 400 Japanese at Chantien, on the Library and braries in Nanking, Pelping-Hankow Railway south Tentan and other cities.
|west of Sinslang in northern!
The Air Ministry announces that in order to provide an opportunity". In terms of money the National Honan. for ex-airmen of the Auxillary Air | Central-Library in Nanking bears The Japanese in the vicinity of Force to return for service with the a loss of $550,000, the National Chantien launched an attack on the Auxiliary flying squadrons in an Central Museum in Nanking Chinese on January 21. but were emergency, It has been decided to $685,000 and the Klangsu Provin- defeated. They retreated towards form an Auxiliary Alt Force Re-elal Library of Chinese booke Chantien, where they are serve.
$300,600
rounded by pursuing Chinese,
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