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WEEK-END VISIT MADE TO MACAO.“
H. E. The Governor, The Portu- guese Naval Aviation, and the re sidents of Macno very kindly in machines to visit that Colony for the week-end.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 14, 1928.
BASEBALL MATCHES,
CHINESE VISITORS FROM SHANGHAI,
The Shangland Chinese baseball
TO-DAY'S FILMS.
"PAID TO LOVE" AT THE QUEEN'S THEATRE,
vited a flight of Royal Air Force auspices of the South China Athleticing players in "Paid to Love," thei
George O'Brion, the atar of team, coming to Hongkong to play a "Sunrise," Virginia Valli and J. series of exhibition games Chletic Farrell MacDonald are the lead- feature film in the programme at Association, arrived by the .s. Fro sident Pierce on Monday afternoon, The machines were Fairey IIIugust 13. On arrival, the team tho Queen's Theatre to-day and
จ mot by
committee of the South to-morrow. The story deals with China Athletle Association, including a mythical kingdom, the Crown Mr. Richard Shim, Mr. K. F. June, Prince of which is more interested Mr. Thomas Chin, and Mr. Hin Wong in machinery than in women, a hon, secretary of the Hongkong Base fact which distresses the King. ball Association.
The team is being entertained at the A breezy globe-trotter happens to Chinese Y.M.C.A. during its stay in come along and suggests that a Hongkong. To meet friends, the team really beautiful woman might will fake its bendquarters at the arouse the Prince's interest in the club room of the South China Athletic fair sex. A Parisian dancer is found and succeeds in making the Association in China Building..
Princo fall in love with her. Trouble comes when the Prince
D Seaplanes, the same type as those in use by the Portugueso Naval Aviation at Macao, except for the engines which are Napier Lion 450 h.p. instead of Rolls Royce.
The visiting Officers were Squa- dron Lender C. E. H. C. Macphor 8o, R. A. F. Commanding Kal Tak, Flying Officer R. Vaughan Fowler, R. A. F., Lieutenant J. W. It. Henling, R.N. (F./O. R.A.F.), Lieutenant F. W. N. Bassett, R.N. Y. Char, captain, and P, N. Taoy finds that the woman he loves has
(F./O, R. A. F.), Lieutenant C. G.
The members of the team from Shanghai are A. S. Liu, manager, W. pitcher; C. K. Chen, third baseman; L. S. Ang, folder; Alex. Seth, felder; first baseman; K. G. Lo,
been "paid to love," and many amusing and piquant. scenes aro
Trencham, R.N., and Flying Offleor K. S. Lee, felder; D. L. Wa, enacted before a happy ending is
F. M. V. May, R. A. F.
The flight left Kai Tak at 10.50 on Saturday morning, few round Kowloon Bay, then passed to the north of the City of Victorin tak- ing the southern route south of Lantao Island to Macao which was reached at 11.20, the 44 miles hay- ing taken exactly 30 minutes in the face of a strong wind,
The machines landed near the island of Tal Pao and were hous- ed for the week-end in the ty phoon-proof hangar belonging to the Portuguese Naval Aviation. It is interesting to note that in the same hangar was the Seaplane Santa Cruz which was the first machine to fly the South Atlantle, and which has been in service since 1922 and still looks as good? us now.
was
On the outward journey the morning boat from Macao passed some five miles to the west of West Point, whilst the 8 o'clock morning bout from Hongkong was overtaken about 7 miles from Macao Harbour.
Elaborate Programme.
fielder;
fielder; and Y. C. King, short-stop. Mr. Liu plays as catcher, and Mr. Char, second baseman.
The first game will be played on Wednesday afternoon, August 16, at five o'clock, the Shanghai Chinese, also known as the Enst China Baseball Team, playing against All-Hongkong.
The schedule for the series so far fixod is as follows: Shanghal Chinese VB:
All-Hongkong, August 16. U.S. Navy, August 17. Hongkong Baseball Club, August 10. South China "Dragons," August 21. Filipino Club, "August 23. South China "Dragons," August 25.
INTERPORT YACHT RACING.
reached. In addition to the prin cipals there is an excellent sup- porting cast which includes Wil fiam Powell and Hawk Mann. Some of the settings, particularly the throne room, are notably fine.
"Love 'em and Leave 'em."
Light, entertaining, and modern is the theme of "Love 'em and Leave 'em," a picture which will e screened at the World Theatre to-day and to-morrow. The story concerns two young sisters who are both in love with the same man, the sald man being unable to make up his mind which one he prefers. One of the girls. has al- ways followed the sipgan of "Love "em and leave 'em" and things became highly complicated
SHANGHAPS CHALLENGE TO when the second one suddenly de-
HONGKONG.
cides to adopt it too. This amus- ing story is enacted by Evelyn Brent, Lawrence Gray and Louise Brooks in the leading roles, with Marcia
Harris and Dorothy
Mathews in support.
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The Shanghai Yacht Club, who hitherto, owing to political trou- bles, have been debarred from re- turning the hospitality of the Royni Hongkong Yacht Club of
"Heaven on Earth.” two seasons apo, recently decided
Renee Adorce, Conrad Nagel The visiting light after their ar- that it was posible to issue a rival soon found that a must clu-challenge' for a returu series in and Gwen Lee are the featured borate programme had been ar-Shanghai walera, says the N. C. players in "Heaven on Earth," a ranged for their entertainment, Daily News. A reply has been picture which will be screened at Commander J. Cabral, Command received from Hongkong, stating the Star Theatre to-day and to. ing the Portuguese Naval Avia-that the club is very interested morrow. The story tells of the tion and Mrs. Cabral gave a tin and will be gind to receive further revolt of a young man who has party at their house, the visitors details. It is suggested, in order been brought up by a too doling career mapped leaving soon afterwards by the to give the Hongkong skippers n aunt, his entire
even to his love Launch for reasonable chance, without the out for him.
pussing band of Harbour Master's
the Shanghai men having too much affairs. A Macno,
Excellency Governor received the British Of-advantage of their knowledge of gypsies, one day brings to him the Acers at his residence upon their tides, etc; to hold a weekend meet- futility of his present life, and arrival and expressed his extreme ing up-river, in one of the wider he joins the troupe. There fol- reaches, and to sell a series of lows an extremely enjoyable tale pleasure at the visit.
At five o'clock the Foreign He- races in the Byrne, boats. Possi- of his love for a beautiful gypsy- sidents Tennis Club gave A Ten-bly, in order to give Hengkong an maid,, a story with more than eno an exciting climax nis Ten, H. E. The Governor, Sig-idea of local condition, there may thrill and
Julia Swayne Gordon, and Pat nor Tamagnin! Barbosa, Madame also be a race in the Harbour, hut
at-without counting it as a chal-Hartigan are included in the sup under Barbosa and their daughter
porting cast which came tending with all the Portuguese lenge race,
the direction of Phil Rosen. Omeinis and principal residents.
He looked upon those monthe This was a most successful en- tertainment and enabled the visit as some of the happiest he had ors to meet their hosts. After experienced, and he sincerely hop- wards Squadron Leader Macpher-ed that not only the R. A. F. but son was entertained to dinner at Rrilishers in China would look Government House, the remaining upon Macao in the same way visitors attending a large dinner they look upon Hongkong. He
MY HE party at the Hotel Riveira. In pointed out that the Naval Avia-
That they had taken a dinghy the evening the Club Tennis Civil tion at Macao was hmall compar in conjunction with the Clubed to the R.A.F., but neverthe- for a cruise and intended to re- Gremio Milltar gave an open airless it was very important, and turn it to the owners later, was the danes on the tennis courts, which took its part amongst the neces-excuse of three Chinese who ap peared before Mr. W. Schofield, at had been beautifully decorated sary adjuncts of the Colony. with flags and hundreds of electric In conclusion he called upon the Kowloon Magistracy this morn- Mr. G. F. Bethell, Commissionering, on a charge of being in posses- "Among those present at this of Customs, and Senior Foreign sion of a dinghy reasonably sus- E. The Resident, to say a few words on pected of having been stolen or un- Governor and Madame Barbosa, behalf of the, Foreign Residents lawfully obtained at 3 a.m, yeater- Commander Zanatli, A.D.C., and in particular the British Gov- day.
The defendants said they had F.ernment Cadets who had worked and Consul General J.
on auch friendly found the dinghy tied up near the Brenan from Canton, who was also so hard and on a visit to Macao attending with terins with the Portuguese organ- Mongkok Ferry Wharf in the the Naval and Military Officera, isatións in their efforts to make Yaumati Typhoon Shelter. There
the visit a success."
being nobody in the dinghy at the their wives and the residents.
Mr. Bethell, said, "Commander time, they had decided to go for a The weather was perfect and the evening was a great success, Cabral has so ably expressed him-row, but intended to return it later. His Worship-In fact it was and thanks to a cool southerly self that there is nothing left for
His Worship:-3 am, is not the breeze the temperature was not me to say, except, it is always a just a pleasure cruise?—Yes.
pleasure to co-operate with our usual time for a cruise? 100 hol,
Third Defendant:-We were re- Portuguese friends, and the enter tainments given by them on this turning from the trip.
Inspector Ogg, however, informi- occasion have not only been ap- preciated by our R. A. F. visitors, ed his Worship that the defendants but have been thoroughly enjoyed were arrested in the act of taking by myself and my foreign friends the dinghy out of the typhoon shelt. The who are lucky enough to live in Macro."
ilghta.
function were H.
A Motor Trip.
On Sunday afternoon the same Clubs gave a Tennis Tes, several of the guests taking part in the
various matches..
Sunday morning was spent in a motor trip round Macao, and to Cheungsha on the Macao-Shekki Rond, which is ideal for motoring. A visit was paid to the marvel ous Chinese residence and gardens belonging to the Chief Magistrate of the district, the return journey being made so as to reach Macao in time for a tiffin party at the Hotel Riveira,
as
ar.
ONLY A LITTLE PLEASURE CRUISE.
All three defendants were. con- Amongst those present were victed. Against the first defendant Commander Zanabii, A.D. Cthe police produced a record of five Count Villa Franca, Mr. Molasco, previous convictions including con- Commander Carmona, Assistant victions for unlawful possession, Harbour Master, Mr. Hughes and larceny, assault and boarding a the Government Cadeta..
tram without paying his fare. After dinner the party wore on- Accused was fined $50, with the al- tertained by Count Villa Franca ternative of six weeks' hard labour.
The other two defendants were who gave most artistic renderlags
of old Portuguese and Spanish each fined $10, or 14 days, songs playing his own accompani- ments on a guitar.
HOCKEY RETURN.
VOLUNTEERS, MEETING
KOS.B,
In the evening the visiting of Ricors gave a dinner party to a few of their hosts at the Hotel Itiveira,
The return journey to Hongkong at which Squadron Leader C, E. H. was made yesterday morning, the C. Macpherson expressed his Seaplanes taking off in formation, thanks on the part of the visitors flow along the front at about 500ft, for the most enjoyable time, in so then when approaching Govern doing he said, "This extremely cor ment House they dived to the level dial reception, which has been ao of the water, in salute, H. E. Tho
The Machine Gun Company corded to Great Britain's youngest Governor and Parly, who were on LK.V.D.C. are playing a return service shows that the bond bethe garden balcony overlooking match with, the E.0.8.B. Bergts, tween her and her oldest ally is the harbour returned the salute, Mess at Murday Parade ground at as strong us ever.”
and waved the visitors farewell. 5.45 pm. sharp on Monday 20th In reply Commander Cabral Commander Cabral in his Sea-August, Machine Gunzors will play said, "It was a great pleasure to plane Santa Cruz circled the harin Whites and be represented by the Portuguesa to welcome the boursome 800 or 900 feet the dollowing:-W J. Lockhart Royal Air Force to Macao, for above the RAF.. then escorted Smith, O. B. C. Marton, FL V himself it had a particular signi- them on their return fight to- Parker, D. A. Rushton, E. J. R. ficance, as he had spent many wards Lantao Island whore he left Mitchell, TAB. D. Whitley II. Owen months In England working with them and returned to Macao Hughes, V. W. L. Stanion, 0, C. the I. A. F., taking special courses The machines funded at Kal Tak Francis, G. R. Vellack, G. P. Lam
26 minutes after leaving Macao. of flying instruction.
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