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TOUCHING SCENE IN LOCAL COURT.
FRIENDS REUNITED AFTER STRANGE BOUT
How the quarrel atarted no-one knows except the participants, but the case of Leung Inu and Kwan Ping, which was brought to the notice of the Magistrate on Saturday morning, had peculiar features.
The incident happened this way. The two men had an arga ment, and warming up to it, a brief exchange of blows took place. Finally, Ah Kwan pick ed up a clay pot and threw it at his companion. It missed Leung by Inches.
TELEGRAPH. MONDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1932.
CINEMA SCREENINGS. CHURCH BAZAAR HELD
ON SATURDAY.
NOTES SUPPLIED BY THE THEATRES
MRS. SOUTHORN OPENS FETE AT KOWLOON
Leung then proceeded to show Lady Lebanon,ong-willed mather. Hunt, spoke of the objects of the
The honour and future of An unclent family are involved in the story of "The Frightened Lady," coming shorty to the Queen's, the II. E. the Omcer Administering the Mrs. W. T. Southorn, wife of play that had so sensational or of politna Bazaar held at the Kowloon alm of the startling Edgar Wallace Government, opened the Cosmo- at Wynham's Theatre. Ancestors the Lebanon's fought at Blenheim, Church Hall on Saturday after- rallied to the archers at Agincourt noon. and acquired themselves doughtily in the Crusades. And now the present plimented the workers, and wished In a delightful speech she com- Lord Lebanon, last of the line, a alim, for high-pitched voice, and surreptitious success it deserved. spectacled, naive young fellow with
the undertaking the big lyshadowed by a pair of American
Prior to the opening ceremony, footmen, finds himself aflanced to n lady for whom he has no
a hymn was sung, after which the No matter! The Lebanon line must prayer. The Chairman, Mr. J. H. affection. Roy. E. G. Powell offerod up a Do carried on, and Asiala Crane is chosen by his his friend how a clay pot, could be should be perpetuated. But Asisia Is auspices of the Women's Guild, order tint the name bazaar, which was held under the broken if thrown in the right way. The resulting throw caught Marka Priory has given.
eerie "something" about after which a word of apprecia frightened-an Kwan in the face, arushed the
a jolt to his | tion. lovely Danceu's nerves,
"Home
was spoken by the Rov. pol, and Injured the man.
thing" that materialines when
Frank Short. the Filled with remorse, Kwan country seat of the Lebanons becomes
Needlework, toys, and novelties took hir erstwhile friend to the setting for two murders by constituted the major stock-in- hospital, and then heroically gave | strangulation. These tragedies in trade of the stalls, and the Church himself up to the Police, expect-fduce the best brains of Scotland Yard Hall, in which the function was ant of a grave outcome to his ing a further tragedy that has all the presented a mont animated scene. to attempt a solution, thus precipitat deadly marksmanship. The tele- elements of the dramatic and the
visitors, and phone bell at the Station rang. expected. Cathleen Nesbitt as Lady
Palmistry, coconut shies, and a and Kwan was greatly relieved to Lebanon, Emlyn Williams an wishing well hear from the hospital that Leung young son, Belle Chrystall as Atela other attractions, and these werd were amongst the was alive and well, except for a
Crane, Norman McKinnel as Det well patronised. few minor cuts to his face. He
Inspector Tanner, and Gordon Harker as Sergeant Totty are included in a offered bail and returned home. brilliant cast that makes of the most- On Saturday, before Mr. Scho- talked of play of the year a file that feld at the Central Magistracy, will not readily be forgotten, Leung unreservedly admitted the Assault and apparently as a proof of his manliness, pointed to It medal which he displayed on his chest. It was a Relilios Metal which Kwan received in 1930 for life-saving.
The сляе кан settled by the Magistrate binding both men over. A touching scene was then witnessed as, reunited, the friends left the court nrm-in-arm.
FOR THE CHILDREN
CHARITY BAZAAR TO BE HELD
The Society of the Precious Blood will be holding a bazaar and fete on the 21st., 22nd., and 23rd., October at its building, Yuen Chew Street, Shumshuipo, in ald of its children's hospital and orphanage.
Mr. W. T. Southorn has kindly consented to perform the opening ceremony, which will take place on October 21, at 4.30 p.m. The Hon. Mr. R. H. Kotewall will preside.
"Heaven On Earth"
un-
the
Lu-
thronged
with
COTTON SPINNERS'
DELIBERATIONS.
COMMITTEE'S EFFORTS TO HELP INDUSTRY
Lugano, Oct. 15. The committee of the Internation- Federation of Master Cotton Spinners and Manufacturers AB- celations, which has brought to a conclusion its labours, passed the following resolutions:"
"A Lily in the mud," This is the description that is being applied to Anita Louise in her role in "Heaven which she is appearing opposite Lew on Earth", the Universal drama in Ayres at the Oriental Theatre day, A frail blonde beauty, almost ethereal in her loveliness, the
the youth- ful Anita is seen throughout the picture as a "white trash child of the South, living among the shiftless "shanty-bontera" of the Mississippi River, and clad in a tattered dreas rudely fashioned from gunny sacking. lfer greatest treasure is necklace study the effects of tariffs, cur- 1. To appoint a sub-committee to formed of several safety plus looped rency restrictions, together. Ayres' supporting cast in upon the cotton industry:
and quotas "Heaven on Earth", in addition Miss Louise, includes Harry Reres-tions of the joint Egyptian Cotton to 2.-Approving the recommenda- ford, Elizabeth Patterson, Charles Grupewin, Lew Kelly, Alf P. James, Committee made last July, decid- Harlan Knight, Robert Burns and ing to collect information many others. Russell Mnck directed. statistics of the various qualities of Egyptian cotton consumed by the motor tyre industry:
3-Approving the recommenda- tion of the sub-committee regard- ing the uniform method of testing American cif. cotton for moja- ture. It was resolved that such cotton shall contain 8 per cent. moisture, and if less than eight the Spinner shall pay the difference to the seller, but more than 8% per cent, the seller if the moisture is shall pay the spinner the excess above that percentage.-Reuter.
SHERIDAN PLAY AT THE UNIVERSITY
"THE RIVALS" A BIG SUCCESS
The children's hopital has been Members of the Hongkong doing excellent work. Since its University Arts Asociation who opening in June 1931, it has ad- took part in the production of mitted over 800 children. Dr. J. H.R.B. Sheridan's comedy, "The McElney and Dr. Y. Y. Tang have Rivals," in the Great Hall of the been kind enough to give their ser University on Saturday night, vices to the hospital gratis.
are to be congratulated on their latent achievement.
The orphango has about 40 children under its care, and the
umber is increasing.
Evidence of careful preparation was to be seen in the selection The following constitute theof the cast, and the facile manner strong committee for the bazar:
Patroness, Ars. Southorn; Hon. able to perform his or her part, with which every performer was President. Hon. Mr. R. H. Kote would have done credit to a pro wall: Hon. Vice President, Mr. fessional Richard C. II, Lim; President, Rt. tarned out, the large
performance. As it Rev, Mgr. Valtorta: Chairman, Mr.present enjoyed overy bit of the audience Andrew Tse Yan; Vice Chairman, lay and were not slow in Mr. Fung Keong; lion. Treasurer,monstrating their appreciation. Mr. Tse Yung Kwong; Hon. Secre- tary, Miss Florence f. Chan; Gen- eral Committee, Dr. Y. Y. Tang, Mr. W. K. Chan, Mr. S. T. Lo, Mr-buted, by Mr. Mason, Mrs. Griggs, S. H. Young, Mr. W. M. Chan, Mr. Mrs. Arnold, Mr. H. Leung and Im Sze Lim, and Mr. W. C. Chan. Mr. H. Shroeter.
LESSON SERMON..
wore
and
BIG PLAN FOR RELIEF OF UNEMPLOYMENT.
REVENUE-PRODUCING PUBLIC WORKS-
on
London, Oct. 16. A clamour in certain quarters de-that the Government should pro- fit by the present cheapness of terludes arranged by Mr. P. Mason, productive public works develop-
Between the acts, musical in-money to relax restrictions L.T.C.L., A.R.C.O.
contri-ments, has borne fruit, according
to some political correspondents.
It is stated that Mr. Ramany MacDonald has drafted plan to raise a loan to relieve un- big
that will be revenue-producing employment through public works when completed.
The cast in "The Rivals" was as
follows:
Acros
Sir Antony Absolute....Chow Koxik, Captain Absolute Bonald Anderson, Faulkland
..Choy Wing Kee. ..Reginald Woolley, Sir Lucius O'Trigger Walter Hunt Fag.
Stanley Broadbridge. David
...S. B. Tata. .....S. B. Tata Katherine Lai.
Yvonne Langley,
Phyllis Kwak.
on the
It is hoped that Mr. MacDonald will make a statement matter at a luncheon of the National Labour Party morrow.Reuter,
to-
Rose Perry. THE PRINCE RETURNS. Eric Konnard.
HOME RULE FOR SCOTLAND.
London, Oct. 15.
The Prince of Wales arrived in London shortly after 8 o'clock this morning on the conclusion of his Scandinavian tour, and Liverpool Street Station in time to meat city workers.
reached
FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST, HONGKONG "Atonement" was the subject of Thomas the Lesson-Sermon in all Churches Mrs. Malaprop of Christ, Scientist, yeaterday.
The Golden Text was: "1 and Julia
Lydia Languish my Father are one." (John 10: 30,) Lucy
Among the citations which com- A Boy prised the Lesson-Sermon was the The proceeds of the dramatle even. following from the Bible: "There-
ing will go to the funds of the Society fore if any man be in Christ, he in
for Protection of Children, and the CITY WORKENS GRÉET HRH. a new ercature: old things are
Taun Wah Dispensary ant Maternity Home. passed away; behold, all things are, become new. And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation."(II Cor. 5117-18..
The Lesson-Sermon also includ-, the Christian Science textbook,
Eddy Atonement is the exem- "Science and Health, with Key to the Scriptures," by Mary Baker
London, Oct. 16. The Scottish Home Rule move-some difficulty in keeping the way The few policemen on duty had pliftention of man's unity with ment, which has gained God, whereby man reflecta divine tain impetus lately from
cer-clear for the Prince from the plat Truth, Life, and Love. Jesus of growth of the spirit of
the form to his car. Nazareth taught and demonstrated allam in Scotland, has received humouredly to the cheering of the
nation- The Prince man's oneness with the Father, further encouragement from Sir crowds.-British Wireless,
responded good and for this we owe him endloss Herbert Samuel, who told a Scot- homage." (P. 18: 1-5.).
tish Nationalist delegation Glasgow that his followers wore | mmekon unanimously agreed upon Home! Rule for Scotland, and that it would i honcoforth be a plank in their political platform.
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The Scottish Liberal Federation Conference at Perth to-day passed A resolution by an overwhelming majority, calling upon Liberal It is learned that troops belong to M.P.'s to urge the Government to General Han Fu-chu occupied Che-accept self-government for Scot tending their entry. It is also Sir Alexander stated that the senior officer has moved the resolution, said there McEwen, who given an assurance that foreign was no desire to separate from] lives and property will be fully England.--Our Own protocted. Reuter,
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