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FAMOUS ARTIST PASSES AWAY
THE HON. JOHN
COLLIER
PROBLEM PICTURE
EXPERT
London, Apr.
11.
HAYASHI RESIGNS
THE HONGKONG
MUSICAL RECITAL
"Boy
Wonder" Violinst
At Helena May
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BROTHER CONVICTED OF GRAFT
Tokyo, Apr. 11. A sensation was caused here to- The rarity of appearances in day with the announcement that Hongkong of master magiciana han General Senguro Hayashi, Minister always been unfortunate, but it for War, has resigned his port also has the effect of making the follo and that his resignation has been accepted by the Prime fow visits which are accomplished,
Viscount Salto.
TELEGRAPH.
THURSDAY,
APRIL 12, 1934..
"THE FIRST MRS. FRASER"
A.D.C. SCORE YET AGAIN
PUBLIC SUPPORT
LACKING
RADIO BROADCAST
TO-DAY'S BROADCAST.
DUAL TRANSMISSION THIS EVENING
the
an experience of kees delight to though no reason for General! local music lovers. This Ware Hayashi's action was given, it is
St. John Ervine's "The First 365 metres.
From ZBW on a wavelength of monstrated yesterday afternoon
5-8 p.m. European Programme. The Hon. John Collier, the when Ernesto Vallejo, the Filipino understood he was prompted by Mrs. Fraser" reveals the popular
conviction of his brother, artist, died to-day aged 84. Ariolinst and Julio Esteban Anguita, Yukichi Shirakami, in the Tokyo Playwright in one of his most 5-6 p.m. A Relay of the Hongkong
whimsical moods: a mood which Hotel Dance Orchestra from though suffering from u form or the brilliant pianist, gave a pro District Court this afternoon,
The Court found Shirakami is so cloverly captured and tran-Hongkong Hotel Roof Garden.
6-0.30 p.m. Children's Studio Con- guilty of graft, while Deputy slated by the Amateur Dramatic cert
nyor of Tokyo.
6.30-7 p.m. A Relay of the Hong- kang Hotel Dance Orchestra from the Hongkong Hotel Roof Garden.
7 p.m. Closing Local Stock Quota- tions, etc.
gramme at the Helena May In-
paralysis for some time before atitute. his death, he continued printing until a fortnight ago:
He had been a regular exhibitor at the Royal Academy since 1875, and submitted to recent works for the coming Summer Exhibition,
The Hon. John Collier was the socond son of Sir R. Collier after wards Lord Monkswell, who was He was amateur painter. educated at Eton and Heidelberg, where he was a fighting member of the Schwaben Corps. He then Kiudled art at Munich, Paris and the 'Slade School, London, and learnt much from Milials.
ALTE
POPULAR TYPE.
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.Collier was best known painter of "subject" pictures and portraita. He had a genius for selecting toples that would hit the public taste und often painted the problem picture of the year, his work being decidedly of the popu- Jar tyne. He was a fine draughts man, but his colour sometimes left much to be desired.
In vlow of the somewhat short notice given of the visit, the at- tendance was excellent, the room being well filled. The enthusiastic reception given these two young virtuosos reflected the appreciation felt by the audience for a very fine entertainment.
Club, that the presentation of It is expected that Mr. Jinzaburo this threo act comedy at the Mazaki will be the new Minister China Fleet Club Inst night can for War.-United Press.
be recorded as one of the out- standing achievements of the Club, certainly within recent
General Hayashi Buccoeded General Araki a fow months ago when General Araki was forced to retire on account of ill-health.
Ho
years.
Following so quickly as it does
Vallejo, who was known as the
was previously Inspector
that excellent drama "Ten "Boy Wonder," and whose playing General of Military Education and on
Minute Alibi," the AD.C. almost at an early age excited the interest hrs represented Japan at Geneva. of some of the leading European Urged to Reconsider. appear to be challenging their own Tokyo, Apr. 11. versatility in selecting Irvine's violinists, greatly impressed. His advanced, and in several respects The Minister for War, General comedy as their latest production: original technique, Was given Hayashi, tendored his resignation but the challenge is successfully no danger of happler expression in the more to the Premier following the un-met, and one in in national music included in the pronouncement that the former being described as n saccharine Kramme. Tho "Symphonic Es Deputy-Mayor of Tokyo, Yukichi critic in naming this a splendid pagnole for instance, was extra- Shirakami, had been sentenced to production.
ton ordinarily well interpreted, the third movement showing the youth ful player at his best.
Bonk,
beautifully
Shirakathi la General Hayashi's younger brother, for whom Mr. Hayashi feels responsibility.
SHIP'S DISTRESS
7.03-7.25 p.m. From The Studio. Howallan Selections by Ho Yuk Lum and Ho Yuk Ming.
Programme.
1.
Honolulu Moon.
2. St. Louis Blues,
3. Sweet Let Lohua,
4. Nanchano Hawaii.
6. Sweet Violat.
7.26-8 p.m. Orchestral Music. Afternoon Of a Faun-
(Claude Debussy)..
Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra conducted by Leopold Stokowsk. (a) Serenade. (Volkman Op. 63)
(b) Fight of the Bumble Beo
(Rimsky Korsakow). Chicago Symphony Orchestra
conducted by Frederick Stock. Valse Triste (Sibellus).
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
conducted by Frederick Stock. Peer Gynt Suite No. 1 (Grieg Op. 40).
New Queen's fall Light Orchestra conducted by Goerg Schneiro. 8 p.m. Local Time and Weather Report.
8.03-10.30 p.m. Chinese Studio Con-
10.30 p.m. Clone Down.
All Relay of the Hongkong Hotel Orchestra are by courtesy of the Management.
months imprisonment for St. John Irvine's work is in it acting as intermediary for the self a classical little exposition of Tokyo Gas Company in bribing a satire and fun at the expense of One could easily sense his de- number of municipal councillors in modern marriage, divorce and do- withmetic reactions. The abrupt ter light in the Filipino nira. The August, 1932, in connection
the renewal of the gra company's mination has just the suggestion melodious "Madaling Araw,"
of an anti-climax, probably due franchise. was Filipino
ил the "Inbauera
to the fact that the author has so played, Filipina" given a purely indivi-
skilfully protrayed the egotistical nature of James Fraser, that dualistic interpretation which few
the thought of him successfully could hope to reproduce.
again seeking the hand of his first wife in marriage is a little revolt-cert Ing. The liveliest part of the Tlay is undoubtedly the second act, which bristles with entertain-- ing scenca and witty dialogue-
BEYOND REPROACH. The treatment afforded this comedy is without reproach. Fay Grossman's return is the signal
by Clemens Schmaistich. for another performance of un- qualified merit. Her skill in cap-Song-Mirelle (Geatle Bird of the,
Blomning) (Gounad). turing the characteristics of a women harshly dealt with by Song-Mignon I'm fair Titania
(Thomas). fato, retaining her sense of hu- mour and proportion, and a deep affection for the man who threw her over for another, is reflected in a study of great charm. Mrs. Grossman has never done beiter work than this.
His pictures were usually of
Premier Saito Ён pressing the "pretty-pretty" vriety, the figurca belag clad-whatever the Anguita selected "Scherzo in B General Hayashi to withdraw his
(Chopin) 118 bis first resignation.-Reuter. circumstances in the most spick- Minor" and-span style without spot or offering on the plane, and followed blemish. This faculty for "turn-this up with "Playera," a dainty ing out his subjects well natural-score, and "Fire Dance," in which ly gave him a great vogue as a the player's abilities were given portrait-painter. Incidentally he full expression.
His accompanying of was one of the fow men who could
was las perfect, and the combina. paint cata.
During the war ko served attinn produced an entertainment of the Foreign Offico as a tempor-the highest standard. Repeat - nry clerk from May, 1916, to Dec. performances will be keenly await. 1918. He married in successioned.-S.A.G.
daughters of Prof. T. II.
two
Huxley.
BEST-KNOWN PICTURES.
"A
Vallejo
NEW PORTUGUESE
CONSUL
CLUB LUSITANO RECEPTION
BRITISH VESSEL AT MERCY OF WEATHER
Hakodate, Apr. 11. The steamer Hayataka Maru has wirelessed the local Radio Station stating that the British freighter Silksworth, while on her voyage
Muroran from Vladivostok, hng developed propellor trouble and is drifting helplessly East and longitude 136 dog, 40 min., North latitude 42 deg. 30 min.
The Silkaworth la a cargo vessel of 1,201 tona gross She WAR built in 1922 at Stockton for the Dalgleish Shipping Company of Newenatle. A crew of about 40 is
Among his pictures were Glass of Wine with Caesar Bor gin." "The White Devil," "A Fallen Idol," "The Inquisition: Waiting for the Accused," "Godiva," "The Pingue," "Circe," "Clytemnestra," "The Last Voyage of Hudson," "In the Forest of Snr. Rodrigo Guilherme Alves Ardon," *The Cheat," "Queen Guercu, the now Portuguese Con-aboard the vessel-Renter.
Heary
"The
Guinovero's Maying," "The Land sul In Hongkong, and his wife. Baby" "The Wood Nymph," "Pope Madame Guerra, were
Kiven "The Billiard Players," Urban VI,
reception at the Clui Lusitano The Whist Players" "The Land yesterday by members of that Club of Dreams," "Trouble," Garden of Armida," "In the Venus and of the Club de Recreio, Liga
"Dear borg,"
"Evil," Disdain," "The Autocrat of the Breakfast Table," and "The Death of Cleopatra.”.........
Portuguesa, and the Catholic Lady Union.
His innumerable portraits in- cluded "Mrs, Kendal," "Miss Ellen Terry and Sir H. Tree in The Merry Wives of Windsor"," "Pelissier and Mrs. Pellasier" (Pay Compton), and "Mrs. Brown-Potter as Miladi."-British Wireless and Special.
INTERESTING LOCAL
WEDDING
On behalf of the Portuguese community. Mr. J. J. Lupes wel comed the new Consul and his wife
and referred
FRENCH ECONOMIES
CIVIL SERVANTS RESENT
WAGE CUTS
Paris, Apr. 11. The civil servants have arranged tu the former's a monster demonstration on Sun- previous service at Canton and in duy against the wage cuts imposed the Portuguese Diplomatic Corps, in an effort to balance the Budget by the Prime Minister, M.
in reply, Sur. Guerra said he Doumergue. was gratified to learn of the introduction of lessons in Portu-
They will assemble at all big guese to local schools under the centres throughout the country and supervision of Mr. D'Almeida, demonstrate in the streets. and hoped to foster saca learning in the future. He regretted the absence through indisposition of Dr. F. M. Graca Ozorio, President of the Club Lusitano,
Tea was served and the pro- WELL-KNOWN CHINESE | ceedings closed with dancing.
FAMILIES UNITED
Two well-known Chinese familles were united in marriage at the Union Church,, Kennedy Roath, yesterday when Miss Elsie Choy, the daughter of the late Mr. Choy
ATLANTIC AIR SERVICES
London, Apr. 11.
On the following day, their solidarity will be further displayed by a demonstration in the place of their employment.-Reuter.
SWEETHEART STILL?
DOUG, FAIRBANKS AND MARY PICKFORD
James Walker is the man who divorces his wife to marry a second 20 years his junior, dis- covers his error, and after, ac- cording to his own story, auffering much pain and experiencing many difcult moments, returns to woo his old love. In this delineation, Mr. Walker enjoys a success given to few handling such a part. Ils frequent appearances during the three acts command the closest at- tention, and one can easily ap preciate the ability with which ho handles an attractive role.-
Falth Jupp entrusted with the part of the second Mrs Fraser, makes concrete her popularity on the local stage. She makes a brilliant study of a part which calls for a real knowledge of his- trioalce. She avoida the danger of becoming hyterically amusing in every in the second act, and
Kiver
faithful respect
selfish young impression of a modern girl, whose outlook on life all I can; and is "Lot me get give as little as I can in return."
AN OLD FRIEND.
no means
8.30-10 p.m. European Programme of Recorded Music from Z.E.K. on 640 kc's.
"The on Overture-Grand Fantasia
Mastersinger of Nuremburg"
(Wagner Arr. Weninger). Symphony Orchestra conducted
Luella Mellus.
Cello Solo Elegle (Gabriel
Faure Op. 24).
Maurice Marechal. Song Prize Song (Melstersinger)
(Wagner).
Richard Crooks (Tenor).. Song-Lohengrin-in Distant Lands
(Wagner),
Richard Crooks (Tenor),
Planoforte Concerto No. 1 in E
Flat Major (Liszt).
Mischa Levitzki and the London Symphony Orchestra directed by Sir Landon Ronald,
1st movement-Allegro macstozu, 2nd movement-Qunai Adagio. 3rd movement-Allegro Vivaco-
Allegro animato.
animato.
4th movement--Allegro marziale Choral Hush Thee My Babie
(Scott and Sullivan). Cheral-O Who Will-O'es-the DownS-
Go Free? (Fearsall).
The B.B.C. Wireless Singers
Conducted by Stanford Robinson. entire numbere of the Musica! Comedy "He Wanted Adventure".
The
with Bobby Howes, Judy Gunn, Mario Burke, Raymond Newell, Wylie Watson and Theatre -Chorus.
10 pm. Close Down
Two copies of an interesting Gorman
"Germany publication are to hand, and You." It is published in English, one copy contains a most ingenious plece of propaganda, a calendar back- ed with a map which has a revolving wheel Inset, showing in detail the armaments of different countries of Europe.
An old friend in Cyril Champkin is by
overshadowed. and as Philip Logon, the unsuc cessful sultor for the hand of the New York, Apr. 11. Arst Mrs. Fraser, offers a splendid Joe Jacobs, noted boxing im-characterisation, His duels of pressario, who has just returned wit with James Walker are In for sentimental reasons, By the from Barcelona, where. Douglas quisite. and he succeeds Fairbanks is sojourning, has pre-getting the utmost out of dicted K reunion between the entrances and exits a point so famous film star and Mary Pick-often neglected by amatour per- ford, "the world's sweetheart."
Shiu -woon and Mrs. Choy, and NO CONCRETE SCHEME sister of Mr. Choy Wai-hung, Chairman of the Chinese Athletic
AT PRESENT Association, became. the bride of Mr. Kwok Lam-sheung, the 2011 of Mr. Philip Gorkchin, chier In the House of Commons, reply managing director of the Wing On ing to a question with regard to air Co., Ltd. and Mrs. Gockchin. services to and across Canada,
The Hov, E. G. Powell officiated, Sir Philip Sassoon mald and the bride was given away by crete scheme for a Trans-Atlantic United Press. her brother, Mr. Choy Wai-hung, air service was at present under
Kwok Lan Shoung, the discussion.
Mr.
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on
EXCHANGE RATES
formers.
Cx-this, are not looking for patronage
his high standard of their productions they merit the best support, Hong- kong can give.
and worthwhile
For such successful production Jacobs said Fairbanks has been Andrew Mackinlay gives an
as this, the theatre last night calling up Mary on long distance entertaining sketch of Ninian | ahould have been filled to capacity. telephone every day for hours at a Fraser, youngest son of the The manner in which Hongkong time, and that they appeared to be original Mr. and Mrs.
Fraser, ignores these worthy stage the most friendly terms.especially when he finally plucks shows prompts one to doubt the up courage to reveal hfs onyn sincerity of the public's demand
to the divorce of his for attractive reactions
elder entertainment.-S.A.G. and accuses his parents, brother for his smug suburban
THE CAST. respectability, He gets his lines Apr. 11. across with excellent effect.
Ninian Fraser Andrew Mackinlay 78.7/32 Dennis McAvoy holds much at-
Mabal
.Betty Elder 16.0314 tention with his neat and confi- James Fraser, .James Walker 18.00 dent portrayal. Ife gives a force Janet Fraser Fay Grosercan
220ful interpretation to Irvine's im
Philip Logan Cyrli Champkin pressions of suburban snobbery Alice Fraser Joyce Miskin do and is in every respect admirably Murdo Fraser .Denis McAvoy -3614 cast,
..Faith Jupp Elsie Fraser is completely Stage Manager 1/4
.E. Grossman 5.16% satisfying us Alice, the wife of
Lighting
.E. V. Scarlo 7.43 Mr. Fraser, Junr., and Botty Elder
Miss mikes pleasant her work as Mabel,
by the maid.
brother of the bridegroom, per- At the same time, he under- formed the duties of best man. stood that considerable progress After the church ceremony, has been made with the establish- recoption was held at 14, Fungment of chain of landing Paris.. Fal Terrace where a large gather-grounds across Canada, but he Geneva. ing of relatives and friends, were
was not in a position to give Berlin.. present to drink to the toast of any more detailed information at Helsingfors. the happy couple.
this stage-British Wireless.
Mr. and Mrs. Kwok will shortly be leaving for Shanghai.
THREAT OF MURDER.
INSURANCE MAGNATE AND PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT
New York, Apr. 11.
Alfred L. Savage, a wealthy in surance magnate, is being held by the Police on a charge of threaten ing the Hfe of President Roosevelt. Ho has been granted bail of 1. S. $1,000, and hearing has been Brad for April 18.
He has donled the charge. United Press.
Oxid Athens Milan.
Buenos Aires Judgment for $1,000, the balance Shanghai. of a former debt of $9,500, was New York. given by Mr. Justico Lindscil, Puisne Amsterdam. Judge, yesterday, for Teang Ting-Vienna.. koo Arm of contractors, 143, Glouces. Prague. ter Road, against the Yuen Yuen Madrid.. Firm, of Yuen Po Lane, and Yue Po, Bucharest. partner. Tho claim was in respect Hongkong. of werk done and materials supplied Brussels. In the erection of portions of three Stockholm. houses on Inland Lot No. 1028. Copenhagen Mr. F. E. Nash represented plaintif Lisbon... and fix. C. Y. Kwan appeared for Bombay. defendant.
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Incidental Dorcon Ma.
The dresses worn by Mrs. Jupp aro by Maizee; by Mra, Miskin by Lane, Crawford Co.; by Mr. Grossman in Acts 1 and 2 by Maizee, and in Act 3 by Lane, Crowford Co.
The scenery is designed by Mr. G. Hollingsworth Bond.
The show will be repeated to night, to-morrow and "Saturday. Booking is open at the Anderson Music Co.
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in dreamless slumber bound" Shelley
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