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CINEMA NOTES.
"HIGH SOCIETY. BLUES"
AT THE QUEEN'S.
TELEGRAPH, MONDAY, MARCH 16, 1931.
SATURDAY'S RACE MEETING.
MANY BIG DIVIDENDS PAID OUT.
U. S. AIR FORCES.
PLAN TO INCREASE CORPS WITH 388 MACHINES.
The full house" sign was much in
Washington, Mar: 15. evidence at the Queen's Theatre
The U. S. War Department will yesterday for the first showings of
There were many upsets of form t gh Society Blues," Fox movietone
Saturday's Race Meeting, with the shortly contract for 388 nero- musical romance featuring Janet result that several big dividends were planes, to coat G$18,000,000, tho Gaynor and Charles Farrelt. This is paid on the pari-mutuel. By bring object being to provide employ- a bright and entertaining film, withing in Monterey Bay in the Macement and bring the Flying Corps Rome entely nong hits in which the Handicap "B" Class, Mr. Harriman up to authorised strength,--Ren lealing couple, always happy tn- brought joy to hacken, $123.10 being
Whatpon
Class,"
gether, are heard to advantage. The paid for a win. Piccy (Mr, da Roza ter's American Service. story is that of a self-made man who up) pald over. $72 for a win in the Kells a chain of stores for three million dollars and then sets out with his family to make a hit socially. There are using interlotes when nih ne administered to the family, but all comes out happily in the end. There is naturally,
Fainance run-
ning through the story, with Janet Gaynur in a most charming rate. The parts are all well taken, esfocially that of the self-made man, wifeh entrusted Lucien fich! The
m is well worth seeing, went eting is good, the song hits quite melodious and the humour clean and wholesatte.
Slightly Scarlet." "Slightly Searlet has everything that pinkes for gripping. thrilling. rousing entertainment. 1 speed three days run at the t'entral Theatre fast night. Evelyn Brent and Clive Bi, nt their drauti, antic, best, go through a series of dynamic sitrustin
surprising Atiy twists,
יאן
khe
Evelyn Brent recalls her superb in "Interference," It which she also plaged opposite Chive Brook, na the wamun who finds her self powerlosa the gap of a maustee thief. In her #tempt macape from this influener, she turns
lery
Handicap "B" whilst the same jockey steered Frit. Round and In (about One Mile 121 Yards)For China Ponies, Griffins of Heungshan to victory in thr
have started at Handicap "B" Class, the pari paying this Season, which out over $83. Mr. Charles recorded a least twice since January 1, 1947, and ereditable win with Boxlur Eve in the Prize: $150. 2nd Prize: $200, 3rd Macna Handicap "A" Class, coming in
Prize: $150. Ave longths ahead of Gay Crusader, with Wisdom Stag, the favourite, in
third place.
Results:
Cibra which times
Six Furlongs -For China Ponten, Sub. 1.-Skekki Handlacp: "A" Class: cription Griffins of this Season in the Subscription Grins'
ines January 1, 1933, and have not have started at least three War. Entranen Fre $5. 1st Prize: 2nd Prize: $200. 3rd Prize: Lewis and Tinson's Fi-Pa (162) (Mr. S. Y, Lang) W. T. Stanton's Vanuose (149)
(Mr. R. A. Proulx) Chan and Chau's Sunny Day (152)
$150
#
(Mr. G. U. da Roza) Won by # lengths; 2 lengtin, Time: I min, 35.276 vees. Pari-muta: Winner $37.50; Places, at $12.40: Pad $53.70; Aril. $29.70
Maens Handien: Class: tine Mile. Por China Ponies which have started at least three times since Janary 1, 1901, and have not won. Entrance Fee $ 1st Prize: $150. 2nd Prize! $200. 3rd Prize: $150.
(Mr. G. A. Harriman)
to Batok, apparently & Have English Un's Monterey Bay 117) gentleman. They fall in love.
And then the surprise when she discovers A. A. It. Botelho's Lobster Hay who he really is. Art his urprise when he upcovers her seen.
Eugene Pallette in the cast assures a wealth of good wholesome laughter. As a newly-rich ely climber, Palletle is funnler that he
WAN
1139) (Mr. P. M. 1. Soares) Eve New Year's Eve (150) ..... (Mr. L. Reidy)
Won by two lengths; a head. Timmins, 98.2/5 sera. Pari-mutil: Winner $123.10:
have not won. Entrance Fee $6. Ist
Brown and Coppin's Fritillery
(153) ..... (MF, G. U. da Roza) 1 Kom-tong's Britannic Hall (153) ......... (Mr. S. N. Pan) 2 Chan Tin-on's Wise Stag (168)
(Mr. L. G. Frost) 3 Won by 14 lengths; short hend. Pari-mutust: Winner $83.20; Pinens, 1st $16.60; 2nd $8.60; 3rd $10.60. From the Two Mile Post Once Round
H-Whampoa Handicap: "A" Class::
and Jn (about One Mile 171 Yardı) — For China Pontes which have started nt lenst. Bve times at Extra_Meetings in 1930, and at fenat three times slure January 1, 1931, and have not won. Entenner Fee $5. 1nt Prize: $150.
2nd Prize: $200, 3rd Prize: $150. W. T. Stanton's Mike (1GR)
*
3
Torg and Priestley's Fair Sport
(Mr. D. G. Frost) I
Ho Kom-tong's Majestic ifall (163)
(106)
(Mr. L. Reidy)
(Mr. S. N. Panı Won by 3 lengths; length. Time: miris, 20.275 secs. Pari-mutuel: Winner $9.10; Places
1st 86.20; 2nd $8.20.
Marne Handleap: "A" Class: One Mile.--For Chin Ponies which have started at least three times since January 1, 191, and have not won. Entrance Fee $6. 1st Prize: $400. 32nd Prize: $200. 3rd Prize: $tho,
Eve's Boxing Eve (161)
(Mr. R. II. Charics)
"The Virginian” or in "The Canary Places. *1st $21,10: 2nd $8: 3rd $38.00"/ Toeg und Priestley's Gay Crusader
4.Heungshnu Handicap:
"A"
Round and In Cabout One Mile 171 Class: From the Two hiile Post Once
this Season which have started at! Yards). For China Ponies, Grillins of
(162) ....
22
(Mr. L. eldy) Chan Tin-sun's Wisdom Stag (160) Mr. L. G. Prost) Won by 5 lengths; short head. Time: 2 mins. 01.175 pers. Pari-mutue Winner $2280; Plecs,
Marder ase." sophiafiented enter. Henry Wads worth and Virginta Hence are delight ful as a pair of young lovers.
The story is polished and polite, yet there is a sinister imenice overs hanging the pleasants which adds | least twice siner January 1, 1931, and 1st $15.20; Dad $38.70, spice to the stary and quickens the action, Miss Brent in seen in gorge cans cethes, Brook is always his de- light fut suave, whimsical self, The settings are beautiful and rich
FREIGHTER PIRATED.
SALVAGE VESSEL TOO LATE TO SAVE ROSEVILLE.
Shanghai, Mar. 14. According to a message rercived from Tokyo the Japanese Naval authorities at the Pescadores des- patched a destroyer yesterday on receipt of a wireless message from the salvage vessel stating that the Norwegian
freighter
Roseville, which went on the rocks on an island in the Formosa Stralis on March 6, is in the hands of armed Chinese pirates.
Prize: $450, 2nd Prize: $200. Bril huve not won Entrance Fee $5, Jat
Prize: $168.
*
CASH SWEEPS,
17
10
OUR BRITISH CROSSWORDS.
125
SNIK
132
Астоян
+
1 Is "Ma alnraied" at the way in which this disappears al break- fast fonsg.).
9. "Why does he suffer this rude knave now to Kaveh bin ubout the with a lifty shovel:.. **.. "Hamlet."
10 One may show this dialike to
it when it is palpably untrue, 1 An absentee.
12 Agree naw--you must give way
nt last. | 14 Merit,
to The time in which 20 neross.
would, probably, be performed. 18 You 15 You must get help here.
see them here in church mastr. 21 That
Decount
round before I on that
24 Laments.
28 Take no chances or rinies at l
you know thidden).
30 Many in his audience will do this when 17 down addresses it
3
#
Lucky Numbers' at the Races. Winning sweepstake tickets at the First Extra Ruen Meeting were under;
Race 1.
No. 131
435.
.$1,202.60 343,60 171.80
Unplaced runners ($50 each), Non:
Chan Tinson's Wonderful Stoc .................... (Mr. 1, (i, Frost) (112) Mrs, G. A. Harriman's Paul Fry (141) ... (Mr. G. A. Harriman) Chan Waisang's Nippy (156)
(Mr. P. 31, Sonres) Won by three lengths; a length
• Time: 2 mins. 20.1/5 ners. Pari-pintuel: Winner $27.40; Pinees,
59.60; 2nd $8,50; 3rd $7.00, 4.Whampoa Handicap: "B" CLAM: From the Two Mile Post, Once Round and r fabout One Mile 171 Yards),~~, 165, 254, 88, 466, 414, 457, 75, 95, 84. Cur China Ponife which have started at least five lines nt Extra Meetings in 1980, ami ut least three times since January 1, 1931, and have not won. Entrance Fee $5. 1xt Prize: $1.50. 2nd Prize:* $200. 3rd Prize: $150. Mr. Peared's Pizey (11)...
(Mr. G. U. da Roza) K. C. Lat's Mount Elburz (138) (Mr. B. A. Provix) 11. Wilson's Mongolian Sing (157) (Mr. A. J. 1. Heard)
No. 684
1
343 136
Race 2.
1,724.80
492.80
2-40,40 Unplaced runners ($50 each). Nos.: 650, 560, 200, 6D1, 502.
Race 3.
1
No. 754
2
$2,077.60 503.00
24
3
The salvage vessel was despatch- ed from Moji on March 7 to assist the Roseville, but on arrival at the seene found pirates in possession with no signs of the crew. It was later earned that the crew were forced to abandon the ship and proceed tr Hongkong which the pirates took charge and Fung and Tang's The Raindrop began pilfering carpe-Reuter.
The
(182) (Mr. S. N. Pan) Roseville
grounded un Kong Bros.'s Evening Star (151) Turnabout Island. Messrs. Thoresen
(Mr. Harrinin) and Co., Ltd., are local agenta of the owners.
Won by n head; n hend. Time: mins. 24 sees. Farimutuel: Winner $72.40; Places, 1st $15,90; 2nd $7.90; 3rd $7.70.
5.Randwick Handicap: One Mile. For Austrutian Ponies which have started at least twice since January 1, 1931, and have not woa. 1st Prize: $460. 2nd Prize: $200. 3rd Prize: after $150.
SUGAR MARKET.
THE LATEST CABLED QUOTATIONS.
The following vabfe at the close of the sugar market on Saturday has been received by Messrs. Pen- treath and Co.
London Terminals. March 1932 6/99, down bid. May 1931 51111⁄2 down d. August 1931 6/2% down 4d. December 1931 6/6 down d. New York Terminals. No Change
648 770
206.80 Unplnerd runners ($50 each), Nos.: 179, 506, 479, 47.
No. 49
BEZ
"
102
Race 4.
.$2,196,00 627.60 313.80 Unplaced runners ($50 each), Nos.: 629, 716, 199, 217, 820, 194, 128,
Race G.
$1,390,40 1,254,40 427.20 Unplaced runners ($50 each), Nos.: 117, 208, 371, 348,
No. 14
31
239 46
1
2
No.. 3
18 +
939
Race 6.
.$2,612.40 746.40 373.20
Unplaced runners (350 each), Nos.: 174, 197, 962, 734, 868, 882, 417, 275, 801, 6, 1128, 462, 912, 1004, 1000, 814
No, 100 260 62
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Rare 7.
--and many other will do it with its head slightly softened. A fol levied at the gates of # town in Pennce,
12 This sounds an eminently suit
uble name for fruit that hangs in a tree.
gt Curable.
34 Went in
eure,
35 Hero Wnt T the imprisoned
"le people" is hanging.
Down
2.There is something gripping in
this so freely given. This trifle contains a complete
lphabet--and fifty more.
4 Hang abant.
Go not, like the quarry-slave
at night, Scourged to h --Bryant, "Thanatopsis."
STICKERS
EVERY PERSON IN THE LAND HAS TWENTY NAILS ON EACH HAND FIVE AND TWENTY ON HANDS AND FEET
THIS IS TRUE WITHOUT DECEIT
The above verse contains two appsr-
ently incorrect statements. Change the
- paneteation so that the wording will be
corrc),
"BABY" RECORDS.
CLOSE CONTESTS BETWEEN MIDGET AND AUSTIN.
in are
for
Disdains, Descriptive of the Danes, Nor- ans, and other viulturs to these islands in their early history.
8 In great poverty,
11 This worthless person is rash
from the bend down.
13 Challenge.
17 He is seldoms quite as frank as
his first two syllables.
19 These have often been suffered
in a 5 down.
29 A great leader in and out of
Egypt.
22 Show me shoup. I can tell the worst ones at a glance (hidden). 23 Subnuasive respect. 25 Throws out.
27 Turn round-with a bad start. 28 The name of this famous London thoroughfare at one time ae- curately described it.
This makes the bee's feet dusty. Saturday's Solution
CHEERLESSNESS
W BUTTERY OUTCROP
HEAPMATIN PAIR
GOWNMAN
LOLLARD
BUMPLEN BISMUTH
OWNS PERCH DAIS UAH LO T W SERPENIT LASCARS
CHIMNEYCORNER
Saturday's Solution.
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F卍
The letters at the top, when properly ranged, foon the swastika, (amous ori ental symbol of "Good Luck," shown ja the circle,
MEXICO'S REPATRIATED A SUFFICIENT PROBLEM.
London, Mar. 14. Gordon Mackie's St. Moritz
In International Motor Racing (143) (Mr. G. 8. B. Bramwell) 3
this seaso:1 close contests Won by 's lengths; one length.
"Baby" class of motor-cars Time: 1 min. 68.1/5. seen, Pari-mutuel: Winner $16.30-Places,
expected between the M. G. Midget and Austin Seven. Yesterday, at UNWANTED FARMERS. 1st $6.80; End $10,20; 3rd $8.70.
Brooklands, George Eyston, with Shekk Handicap: "B" Class:
Midget, broke two more world's Six Furlongs,For China Ponies. Subscription Griffins of this Season in
records in the baby class, doing| the Subscription Grifins' Class which
.$2,816.80
the mile at 90 miles an hour. have started at least three times xines
801.80
Eyston holds six records 402.40 Immry 1, 1931, and have not won. Entrance Fee $5. 1st Prize: $450.937, 034, 681, 367, 956, 406.
Unpinced runners ($50 ench), Nos.: this class of car. others being Crown and Coppin's Scrapuit.(149) 2nd Prize: $200, 3rd Prize: $150.
gained recently on the Montihery track in France, namely the ave On the ground that Mexico nl. (Mr. G. A. Harriman)
and ten miles and the five and six ready has too great a problem in Fungal Tang's Twilight (140)
kilometers..
caring for her own repatriated Mr. Y. T. Fung) 22
The Austin Company are prepar-pationals, President. Ortiz Rubio Harhet's Tom Thumb (146)
Unplaced runners ($50 each), Nos.: ing a car of the Baby class with hes banned the proposal of the (Mr. L. G. Frost) [742. Won by lengths; one length.
Race 9. Time: min. 37.4/5 secs. Pari-tucl: Winner $22.70; Places,
Race 8.
1
No. 772
.$2,980.00
**
893
#
708
851,50 426.80.
Nn. 1112
71
20
.$3,672.80
1,020.80 510.40
Mexico, Mar. 14.
a new stream lined body, which it American Slavic Colonisation
is anticipated will be at least eight Trust to permit several thousand miles un hour faster than Bir Mal- Slav farmers to emigrate from: colm-Cambell'a Austin, which, Europe to Mexico, which the until Eyston'a Montihery suc- Ministries of Agriculture and the Uriplaced runners ($50 each), Nos.:cessen, held the record. British Interlor have approved.-Reuter's' Class: From the Two Mile Post Once 9, 60.
American Service.
1 $10.20; 2nd $34.00; 3rd $11.40.
7-Heungshan Handicap:
*******
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