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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1922
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leaving all þis property to that terday" mod decided to say no
and, whan\ confronted, more about it ! jovially confessos that the scheme The honours of the evening un-
**plaas.
He hasn't a doubtedly belong to Mrs. Logan. penny, except what he makes by and Mr. Northoots for their inter- batting, and hasn't had a day's pretation of the respective parts illness either. · Certainly he has of Mrs. Dermott "and Daniel Critics sometimes feel con- a mine somewhere in South Davia, or Uncle Dan as he is to strained to say nice things when Americs, sod it W15 said most of the characters in the they have felt horribly bored to bave bad all sorts of play. Neither could be improved There is no need of any such minerals in it, but be had upon and they both fully deserved dissimulation in regard to last never go: kny out of it. the reception they got night's presentation B the This devica be defends on the Mrs. Grossman gave a perfect- Theatre Royal of Noel Coward's grourd that it bas stimulated all ly delightful performance as coutedy "I'll Leave It To You"the family to work. Then all the Sylvia, a difficult part which she by the Hongkong A.D.C. A nephews and nieces in a body adequately filled. shower of bouquets passed over desers Uncle Daniel after up Mrs. Salter and Mrs. Crombie as the footlights at the conclusion braiding, not to say abusing, that Babbie also stood out well, and of the performance, the company relativa in caustic terms-all ex- the remainder of the Company had to bow their acknowledgĮcept Sylvia, the one disinterested carried off the smaller parts ments repeatedly, and there were member of the family. As to wiib much ability. They should continuous calls for Mr. Sinclair, Faith Crombie, that young lady all do well if given a belter "the producer.
calls off the match instanter, to chance to prove their mettle.
The scene opens on a winter's | Bobby's distress and the It is a considerable time sinca afternoon at Mulberry Manor. family's reliei. Mrs. Dermott be A.D.C favoured us with a where Mrs Dermott, just cannot quite believe in her production: Last night's per- widowed, breaks the news to her brother's impecuniosity, for has formance will dispel any doubts children that the family is ruined he not aided her with substantial as to the capabilities of the mem- They literally have not a penny-[cheques? Unate is cxled back,bers of this most excellent in. "or at least only a miserable and dutiful nephews and nieces stitution, and it is earnestly hoped fifteen hundred (pounds) a year."protest their unending affection, that it will never be allowed to which, as the widow adds, "is which the avuncular relative re-fall into the state of decadence practically the same thing." It ceirès with a proper mixture of which it did during last winter. will be sufficiently apparent from humorous reserve and boisterous It is realised that nothing can be this that the family has been gratification. Any way, long done during the summer months reared in luxurious idleness.comes a telegramstating that a rich and that every production calls They have one hope. Uncle vein of gold has been struck on the for an enormous effort and Daniel, Mes. Dermott's bachelor South American mine-had been loss of time on the part of brother, is hastening home from struck long before, one surmises, the ladies and gentlemen who South America to aid the bereaved uncle practising deception with participate, but it does not seem family with his wealth, as the the aforessid purpose. There the at all improbable, in view of last widow tells her children. Just curtain drops upon a delighted oight's performance, that there what he had been doing in Southparty, including Bobby, who are many talented members who America for years and years reckons among his fortune Faith's might take the place, occasional- Mr. Dermott can only vaguely rejection of binu.
is. of those who are already so aurmine-gold-mining, ranching, The cast was distinctly admir-well known in Hongkong for their broncho-busting, or something:able all through, so much so excellent work and who have but Mrs. Dermott is convinced of that to particularise seems barne the best and the burden of his wealth.
invidious. Having rather more to the day. Enter breazy old Uncle Daniel, do, Mrs. Logan (returning tɔ The Hongkong A.D.C. deserves who expatiates upon the noble-the scene of her former triumphs the unstinted support of every ness of doing something for after a lengthy absence from member of the English-speaking living. He tells them that the the Colony) caught the eye community here, and those of us doctor only gives him three frequently as the widow who is who have not the necessary talent years. Finally. he promises to attached to her brother, but to make ourselves active mem leave all his wealth to the one of always has her eye open to thejters of it ought, at least to attend his nephew or nieces who sheds main chance. Mr. Northcote one performance of each of its most lustre upon the family rewas a jovial old uncle of the first productions. I enjoyed last night's putation. Here fell the curtainwater, and Mrs. Grosemin. assbow and am going again. upon a promising opening, inter- the "szrepably sympathetic niece, spersed with many droll touches Spivia, was seen to advantage. during the family's attempts toss indeed were all the performers. cross-examine the delightful, but not forgetting Mr. Musitano as evasive Uncle Daniel as to what the typically dizoife butler. bis wealth consists of.
There will be performances of Follows tren Act II. "Athe same piece tomorrow and Summer Afternoon Eighteen on the 18th., and 21st, inst. In Months Later." what time nephew preparation is "The Tempest-in Bobby. Mrs. Dermott's younger fanciful coaceis." son,bas become smitten with Faithf Crombie, though why none of the family and probably none of the audience could understand, which shows how well that young lady's) character AN 협 horrid your person." fickle and designing, was angele portrayed. Mrs. Crombie, if possible, surpasses her daur hter in borridness and affectation. Still, badly smitten Bobby is, and here the dramatist is not to bej
The Cast
The following is the full cast:
Vermott
Sylvia... BALTA
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[Mr«, W. Łogun.
¡ Mr. D. C. Lo
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Mis A. Grant
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4 Mrs E. Green-
Mr. ì X
Lawy
convicted of untruthfulns to Dart Dual. Her brothers .....
life. Bobby Dermott is not the only man who has mistaken al
} Miss Laggan.
Mr.
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H. B.
WEDDING BELLS.
Wilkinson-Solverson.
A pretty wedding was celebrated ut this Church yesterday more. ing, the contracting parties being Mr. Hobert Modrew Wilkinson, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs G. Wilkiness, of Eastwood," Augh. top. Raglandi, aud Mis Stella Solverson, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Olga Solverson, of Wi!. mar, Minn., U.S.A.
The bride. charmingly attired, was given away by Mr. W. Arm- strong, of Messts. Butterfield and Swire The gram was attenled M. by Mr. A. Rodger Juar. us best Northcoter 10AD. There were roany friends Ms. B W. present Tev, H. . Wells per-
Salter
formed the carerueng- Mies, D. De B. The reception was held at the Newcomb. Hongkong Hotel, where the bealth G. And happiness of the couple were Mo-turo. enthusiastically toasted Later Setting to Mr. W. A. Cornell. Mr. and Mrs Wilkinson left for The Play has been produced by Tsingtao os the C. N. C., 5.4. Uncle Daniel into doing some 17A E Bullock in stage waonge- move.
Sisulaic, sted by Mr. Succhw, to speol their honey- thing. Bobby is making good as a meat. Mr. J. H. Pyrren ia prompt.
white-robed vixen for a fairs, Mee Cromber Bobby proposes, and misnamed! Faith's mercenary trait at once) appears. She must ask mamma, thus parrying the question while she finds out more about Bobby's financial status. Bobby then makes a confession. Al of the family have been stimulated by
Faith Cromote
(tinggs... Butler .. Mr.
screen author, bis sister Sylvis,
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SINO-BRITISH TRADE ASSOCIATION.
London, Oct. 12. Toasting the Republic of China at the first annual luncheon of the Sino-Eritish Trade Association, Sir Walter de Frece said there was every reason why Britain should support China in her fight through unprecedented obstacles to a position of undoubted trade importance. The object of the Association was to encourage. China and the Chinese Government to attain stability, which every Englishman interested in trade hoped would be secured. The com- marcia! possibilities of a great part of China were not yet touch-
waive the Boxer Indemnity on ed by Western traders. He hoped the British Government would the understanding that it be allocated to the education of Chinese on Western lines, here
in China.
or
honour, emphasised China's friendly relations with Britain since
Mr. Woodman, Chinese Consul General, who was the guest of
commercial relations began. Chica had never had trouble with British traders like she experienced with those of other nations. Britain had treated China with the utmost justice.
Mr. Haynes, Director of the Association, emphasised the un- limited chances China offered to British finance, shipping, and
industry.
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The Mayor of Holborn presided, in the absence of the Lord Mayor of London.
THE RUBBER SCHEME.
London, Oct. 12.
The rubber report does not find much favour from the Times, which expresses the opinion that the scheme is produced rather fate in the day in view of the completely changed aspect of the market. It beeves that the free play of supply and demand the must natural and efficient method of establishing the equili- brum of rubber, as of any other industry. The present scheme, however, is much better than the earlier crude plans, and prob- aby has as good a change us any such project could have of asnieming its object.
to
The Financial Times thinks the idea of stabilising rubber round about ts. 3d per pound would certainly be beneheul to the industry. The advantage of the scheme will mainly accrue Java and Sumatra Companies if the Ceylon planters' likely objec tions are overruled and if the Dutch Government does not follow the British example. It remarks that the export tax may be fouri easier to impose than to remove.
The Westminster Gazette says a rubber companies.
new era has opened for the
TURKEY AND BRITAIN.
Constantinople, Oct. 12. - Major-General Harington issued an order of the day, an- nouncing the agreement and saying that the arrangement was only made possible, by two reasons, firstly the wonderful forbearance of the British troops in most trying circumstances, which was a fine example of British discipline, and secondly the action of the splendid reinforcements, both Government in sending oot such
as a screen actress. Evangeline
A. Musitano is properties, novelist, A
Oliver, the It. A. Starlay in fighting, and
MONSTER WASPS' NEST. taciturn elder brother, པོ་
A Mr. H. Stuck in publicity work.
Chelveston. Northants, engineer, while the youngest
The ... Comtruttee farmer found a wasps' nest with sister, Joyce, is winning prizes! Hoe Hon. Me. Claud Severa,& diameter of 16in. and circum. Naval, Miktary and Air Forces, without delay. He adds: "I at school. But Bobby has a Mr. J. A. F. Bullock, Mr. ference of 4ft., with Il double grand secret. Uncle Daniel A. Cornell, Mr. W. Sigelar, tiers of brood comb.
has conded to him that he is
Mr.
تماعی
B. Sutherland. Mr. M. S.
the favoured one, so that Bobby Northrote, Mr. W. A. Hannibal.
is assured of a fortune. There Hos. Secretary and Treasurer. upon Faith goes into Bobby's) impetuous embrace, holding back
one &T; as it
An Appreciation. eze. Mrs. We bave received from a Crombie, suspicious of Encle gentleman connected with Lon-. Daniel, decides to interview the don theatrical circles the follow- old gentleman before she gives ing appreciation of last night's her consent. Cacle Daniel's show:-
Kiry answers and his refusal to The Hongkong Amateur give any tangible particulars Dramatic Clab last night pro- of bis property confrm Mrsduced Noel Conrad's comedy, Crombie's suspicion that the "I'll Leave It To You." This is a wealth is a mytb. sad eventually play by a modern author, whicbi she denounces Uncle Daciel as was produced in London in 1920. & "frand"-st which the old The A.D.C. is to be congratulated gentleman laughs beartily.
or thus producing a comparative
Now comes the closing Act,y modern pley, as one gets tired "Breakfast Time Next Morning."of sitting through an amateur It seems a pity to tell the denoue-performance of a play which one ment, as there are to be farther hes seen produced professionally: performances. But then, as the say ten or more years ago. programme says, the piece is a As a play, it is a success. "light comedy," so that the plot plot is reasonable, well followed is not so much the thing as the out and is interspersed with abundance of mirth with which sufficient humorous situations_to the play proceeds, and to which please the most critical. The
The
it is practically impossible to do characterisation is good, espe justice on paper. Perhaps the cially in the case of Mrs. Dermott best way of conveying an Impres-and Daniel Davis.
sion of the screaming fan is to In all, it is a good comedy and record that the excellent very well acted. Last night's, "house," upstairs and down, was audience showed its appreciation convulsed with merriment, for all in no uncertain manner.. When the conversation is accompanied one sew the masses of loweza by ludicrous incidente.
seat up to the stage at the con- It promptly transpires that clusion of the last act, one realis Uncle Daniel has made each ofed why it was that one's morning the bhildren the same promise of buston-hole was not delivered yes-
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Paris, Oct. 12.
31. de Margerie, Ambassador at Brussels, has been appointed to Berlin. He will be succeeded by M. Herbette.
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