"NINE TO SIX"
FINE PRODUCTION
BY A.D.C.
ASSAULT CASE
RADIO EMPLOYEE SUMMONED
At the instigation of Yam Po- wab, a,aummons for assault was
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15, 1933.
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WOMEN PLAYERS brought against Mr. William J. A sumraons by the Building It is reliably learned that fol- Chanson, of the Government Radio Authority against Lau Yuk-king, lowing the conference with Gen- The great appeal of "Nina to Office, before Mr. Schofield in the owner of houses 146 to 154,eral Chiang Kai-shek at Paoting-Anthored „Cantial Six" from the story viewpoint is Central Police Court this morning. Third Street, for alleged non-fu this morning, Dr. Lo Wen-kun, oberink and Paid-no
compliance with that it brings us into direct contact ]»·
a notice to Foreign Minister, cabled Dr. Wei- | Keezva Roservo Pand dieser The defendant said that on remedy with a phase of business activity March 2 he was waiting for the lift before February 13, was adjourn the Chinese Government will not defective party walls, lington Koo informing him that and human life of which we see much, but comprehend little. It is when he accidentally pushed theed sine die by Mr. Schofield in the deviate from the policy of con- much of the abstract and deals in complainant. The latter struck Central Police Court this morn- tinping resistance against Japan- realities, as witness a few comments him and he retaliated in self-in I heard last night at the premiere of this very successful stage play which le being brilliantly produced
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His Worship:-I am very sorry to hear that.
at the King's Theatre by the Hong-vious threats and on the day in kong A.D.C.
question struck him in the faee without any warning.
Was
Mr. F.H. Loseby, who appeared for the defence, said: "I think it would be best, although I have a perfectly good defence, if we ad- journed sine die. With a little | give-and-take between my client The defendant-How about the and the Building Authority, we It is might be able to bring about an fee that I paid my sloctor? fifteen dollars.
"That is real shop talk" said one
His Worship said that as both member of the fair sex numbered among the audience, and another parties appeared to be on bad terms overhead to exclaim "Now with each other, he suggested they
remind doesn't that
me of the be bound over in $100 bond to keep days when I was at—” The the peace for a year. whole beauty of this story is that it contains nothing sham or artifical, and its value as an entertainment is doubly enhanced by the admirable treatment accorded it by the talent- ed cast of young ladies whom Hongkong can boast of being real stage players.
N
omicable settlement."
Mr. Loseby remarked that the Complainant--I saw Dr. Smalley walls were not in danger. at the Kowloon Hospital.
Mr. Bottomley-I don't agree with that, rour Worship.
Défendant, after" repeated re- quests, was unwilling to pay any CLEVER STUDIES..
compensation to the complainant. This is one of the happiest and
His Worship:--Case remanded to. quite the most successful producthe 22nd instant at 2.30 p.m. tion I have yet seen from the Evidence must be called; and. I A.D.C., and marks a milestone in should want the doctor to come to the history of the club in that the give evidence. whole cast is composed of ladies. They handle paychological and philosophical studies with the enze,
Li Lich-chun, veteran, member of the Kuomintang arrived from Kalgan this afternoon and lett for Pnotingfu this evening with a letter from Marshal Feng Yu- asiang, in which the former Kuominchun leader reiterates his view that China must resist Japan to the last-Reuter.
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restraint, and vigour (whichever DEFECTIVE SCALES reason of the fact that they fielded
con-
form is required for the particular incidents) with a polish and fidence which many a more ex- perienced cast might well envy.
"Nine to Six" endeavours to give the audience the "inside dope" (pardon the Americanism!) of the life of the draper's and ladies' out- fitting assistant. It is a simple but quite ingenious story of the everyday life and incidents of the present day of this class of girl, of the conditions under which
work many
(fortunately for them), and further, it provides a not unsuccessful excursion into the realms of economics and philo sophy. An altogether delightfully naive theme, of which the utmost is made because the author under. stands his task and is in sympathy with his characters.
With an array of sixteen elever young actresses, each performing extraordinarily well, it is some
what dimcult to individualise, and one is on perfectly safe ground to acclaim each and all as distinct successes.
EINES IMPOSED BY
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COURT
Fine totalling $175 were impos- ed by Mr. Schofield, at the Central Magistracy this morning, ou two Tokis of the new Wanchai market and a confectioner for having de fective scales.
Po Wab, one of the market fokis, was summoned in respect of twoj scales, and was fined $50 in respect of each. Sub-Inspector: James, Inspector of Weights and Measures, sald both scales were newly purchased, one giving per cent. against the purchaser and the other 3 per cent.
His Worship remarked that it looked as if the defendant had bought the scules specially defraud the public.
The other foki was fined $25, the police officer remarking that the scales were faulty, due probably
POLICE FIELD SIX MEN ONLY
Playing the one-back game by a team of only six players, the Police held the 1st. H.K.S. Battery Le two goals in the Mamak Tourna ment on the Marina ground yester (day, 1
"Preten Singh and Kara Singh netted for the Battery:
Definite Statement Wanted.
Geneva, Mar. 13.
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(Continued from Page, 5.)
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He told her his name was against the Tamar at King's Park meetings of the various
Wyman, He Com Jerome The scores were 5. Reed and O. demittees established by the league course, called Jerry. He saw that Souza.
assembly to be convened in the this name made no Impression on next two days, the Chairman of her and seemed glad. He was the Disarmament Conference has working at the fatocry. Why? decided that there will be no To make a living. He didn't tell meetings of the General Commis- her that all of J. G. Wyman's sons sion and the Political Commission (of whom he was the oldest) in the course of the next two days, would start life that way, though -Reuter,
they were almost certain to become millionaires in the course of the next 10 years. He didn't tell her his father owned the factory and had built the model homes.
MISS FISHWICK OFF TO AMERICA
(Continued from Page 8.) salt; but anyhow, here are the re ceipts of her last tour of America- proof positive surely.
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He didn't tell her that he loved. her at his eyes said this and Sheila was glad.
They talked for a long while Reserve and Undivided Profts.. and suddenly discovered that all peared. Itwas time to close the m
Calentia restaurant. The waiters were Boulay
Carton hovering about restlessly."
"You'll come to-morrow?" Jerryberr
Kankow pleaded.
Manalain
U.S. Representative.
Washington, Mar. 14. "It is ridiculous, the whole thing. Mr. Hugh Wilson, American Why, even if Diane had any thoughts Minister to Switzerland, has been of turning professional and I don't appointed to represent the United know that a woman golfer could 10
make anything of it, if she did-do States Government on the League you think that we we should do any of Nations Advisory Committee in
the dark?
connexion with the Sino-Japanese "It Diana wants to make money controversy. out of golf she will say so openly.
As anticipated, the announce her amateur status for A
paltry States does not agree to accept in £160."
advance the Committee's decisions which might call for an economic boycott or other coercive measures. A lengthy official explanation of the Government action on this matter accompanies the announce- ment. It explains that the promo- tion of peace in any part of the The Un Long Government School world is the concern of all nations, com-held its annual prize distribution and it has ever been the desire of
to the weight being chipped at the She would certainly not feopardise ment makes it clear that the United of the other diners had disap-
bottom. There was nothing to suggest that be had intended to defraud.
MRS. GROSSMAN SHINES.
But the inspiration of Fay
The confectioner, who had ten Grossman cannot be ignored. She transfers a very human and living cash affixed to the end of the WAR ined $50. The Her delineation of Mrs. scales had been in use for a long Pembroke, the proprietress of time.
figure from script
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This time there was no uncer Kobe
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Lawas smoked sa mg Long after Sheila had slipped boste tasted.
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that lifts the character from theplete understanding which each in the school hall yesterday. There the American people to participate between the covers of her bedrował securities.
its displayed in her part, made the was a large gathering of parents in efforts to that end. Therefore that night she lay awake. She Sale Deporti Bazen To Let
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smiled in the darkness. She was to see Jerry to-morrow. She felt that she had never, never been so happy in her life.
(To be continued.)
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invitation-Reuter, and all that she stands for. must go to the producer, whose pupils of the school. Among those
Advice in Tokyo. present were Mr. N. L. Smith, I conalder this one of the finest sympathetic handling of a very hu-
Tokyo, Mar. 14. performances ever seen from this man play allows it to become what Director of Education, Mr. A. 0.
Brawn, Inspector
Sir Francis Lindley, British of English talented player, because she makes its authors intended--a living Schools, Mr. A. Morris, Headmaster Ambassador to Tokyo, called one feel the reality of Mrs. Pem-story. Congratulations, in fact, of King's College,. Mr. Hon Kau- the Foreign Office this afternoon broke and her great fight against can be extended to all those who
for the purpose of communicating TERRIBLE HOLOCAUST A Capital .... economic conditions and, family took any part in the show. worries, as well as her wise'coun- "Nine to Six" is yet another Cheung Chau Government Shool, the British Government's decision sellorship and human interest in achievement of outstanding merit Mr. Fung So, Headmaster of Tni to raise the arms emburgo-Reu- THIRTY-TWO DEAD IN FIRE her employees.
for the Hongkong A.D.C., and po Government School and Mr. Ler's Specjał. Frances Harvey, as her capable there should be capacity crowds to Tang Pak-kau, one of the Heads of
Kaifongs. daughter and assistant, is an ex- enjoy the production to-night and cellent study. She seizes every to-morrow evening.-S.A.G. opportunity of infusing sonality into the characterisation, and is in every way delightful."
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Mexico City, Mar. 14. Prior to the distribution of satisfactory." Games of ping-pong, Terrible casualties followed a
Ahuatulco, Bangkok prizes, the Headmaster, Mr. Tivolley ball and basket-ball were fire in a theatre at King-aum, read his annual report strongly encouraged and constant-Jalisco State, to-day. As a
sult 32 are dead and 18 missing. Colom The following is the cast in the in which it was stated that the ly played by the pupils.
number of pupils suddenly, in- At the conclusion of the func- The list of wounded totals 70. Galle order of appearance:
creased to 110 as against 30 about tion, cheers were heartily accorded It is believed that, the fire wna Honkers Mrs. Pembroke (Proprictress),
A short circuit in Fay Grossman. three years ago, and that the heaith to the Director of Education and due to Equally enjoyable is Veronica
continued to be then ten was served to the visitors. electric equipment.-Reuter, Butterfield as Freda, the head of Miss Roberts (Millinery Saleswoman), of the school
Helen Prior. the gowns department, whose one sided and undeveloped Ideas of Freda, (Stock-keeper in the Dreas
making,) Veronica Butterfield. | ❤ profit and loss encourage her to believe that she is entitled to steal Gracie Abbot (An Apprentice), because the firm is making Ms. Abbot (Gracio's Mother).
Eileen Stubbings.||| much money and is being paid in-
Margaret Bunje. sufficient wages to permit her to Clare Pembroke, Mrs. Pembroke's buy the clothes, she so dearly
Daughter, Frances Harvey. wants. She is especially good in airy, Gwladys, Juniors, Vivienna the closing scene when she "states her case" on these lines and then ddy Avonlaye, Judy Kemble, anally breaks down and confeases Bright Penarth, her wilfulness.
Eileen Stubbings, who also en joys a prominent part as Gracie Abbot, an apprentice, wi gains her first and lasting experience of the complexities of business life, has been happily selected for the part In every detail; hers is a portrayal of outstanding merit, and reflects the highest credit on her.
Bluciturn, Rosalie Alabaster.
Lady
Daughter, Kate Violet (A Junior), Gwen Forbes. Carry (Hend Packer and Machinery Girl), Peggy McAvoy. Beatrice, Judy, Helen, Mannequins, Rosemary King, Eileen Bonnar, Margaret King. M'selle (Head of a Workroom),
Hilda Arnold.
HELPERS THANKED. The following did much to bring Kate Marriott as Bridgit Pen-success to the production-Stage director, E. Grossman; assistant
arth, the daughter of a "REAL director, D. G. McAvoy; scenery, LORD", who crashes into the so-
J. Hollingsworth Bond, A.R.LE.A., ciety of working girls and learns much therefrom, gives a very ain-A.I.A.A.; prompter, M. Bunje; pro
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vertising Company, ance, and the remainder of the cast are equally as at home and Auccessful in their various parts WORD-PERFECT.
The thanke of the A.D.C. are also offered to Mra, Eric Grimble, Vesers, Lane, Crawford, Ltd., the Public Works Department. Toang Fook Piano Company, the Manage One of the most impressive fea-ment of the King's Theatre, the tures of the production is the Hongkong Telephone Co., Ltd., the word perfection of the players. Hongkong Broadcasting Cord- Last night not a line was missed, mittce, and the local newspapers.
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