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L. T. WONG CAPTURES ANOTHER LONG DISTANCE CROWN
L. T. Wong, holder of the cross-country championship and la at winner of the International Walk as well as numerous other titles, added the Western Light Harriers Club eross-country crown to his collection when he romped home an easy winner of the 12 miles grind staged in Shanghai last week between Nantao and Lunghwa and back. B. S. Hoo, one of the most promising of China's new runnera, came in a good second. Above are the first four, with officials of the race.
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tured this part of the prógramme and congratulations are due to Ellen Ford who supported by Isobel Helland, Edie Thompson, Gwen Lakeman, and Joan Lakeman, gave
delightful
in- terpretation of a dance "Exotle".
Another outstanding item in the ballet presented by the Volkova School
Dancing
under the direction of George
Goncharoff, who himself ap-
That he did not know nured with Stella. Benunderna a notes found in his possession were granted by Mr. W. Schofield, at the
which
audienderuns ap- from the
forgeries was the excuse
CHINESE SOLDIER IN THE DOCK
that the
COMMITTAL
A formal remand of 48 hours was made by Central Magistracy this
niorning,
peared on remand on charges of possession of herein pills and danger- our drum on the second four of No.
"Back to those Happy Days, Back to the Life worth living". plause It was back to those happy hours That pantomime is evera Wong Fuk-ko, u Chinese soldler, when when three men and two women ap at least for those who attended the children's day out was evident by the he was charged before Mr. Justice Y.M.C.A. Amateur Dramatic Com-splendid reception and calls of "en- Findsell at the Criminal Sessions this pany's production of the pantomime core" given to two numbers given by morning in connection with uttering Dick Whittington in the West Lounge children; one with Oscar Enger, on-and possession of forged notes. 15 Caroline Road on November 10. Last night.
The
large audience was treated.to two and a half hours of rollicking fun, for the Company certainly main tained its reputation established local-
Love
and the other male Little Boy Blug"
The particulars of the charges were |
The defendants pro, Choi Kou, Lo The supporting characters were that the accused
Sing, Li So, and two women, Ho Ying ол November Frank Anslow as the Grand Vizier, uttered a forged note, purported to and Fung Chiu, Mr. S. Ng Quinn Sydney Tremlett
the fearsome have been issued by the Hongkong red on behalf of the first, seconil,
and Shanghai Banking
辟除
Fourth and fifth defendants, and Mr.
ly In the production of Christmas i executioner and John Luke and Wil- secondly, he was alleged. H. Loseby appeared for the third |
entertainment.
fred Chillios
und
to have
Audrey Steele, who is one of the most popular concert entertainers in the Colony, played, the title role with fer usual charm and ability and ro- cclved deserved applause for her rendering of severel Opposite
Mr. E. H.. Williams, Azaistant At- The pantomime comprises four acts, torney General, her was Noreen Cooper Alice
ag
"Highgate Hill" "On Board the Crown, while the accused was
represented the Fitzwarren, and the pair teamed re- Frantic Polly The Palace of Droit legally represented. markably wall.. Expecially in their now on the Isle of Dreamon
as guards. The script was
by Mr. S. A. zeven other notes of similar
defendant. d:no- Sweet, and its localisation is done with mination in his possession at the Tin The prosecution was represented by success. W. Robertson was responsible Loe shop, No. 144 Queen's Rond Sr. T. M. Hazlerigg, the Grown for the production and both deserve, Central.
Solicitor, and Revenue Omeer the highest tributes.
Grimmitt.
FINE PERFORMANCE Honoura undoubtedly go to Wilium
shNo-one loves-a-Fairy when.
THE CHORUS
11
Mr. Leseby, on behalf of his 'client,
not be taken for committal as his
On the appearance of the defendants not this morning, Mr. Hazlerigg said the Crown took a serious view of the case, duct numbers, Miss Copper lonked "The Belfry," "Temple
and
ho had been instructed to nak most attractive, but unfortunately making the second scene of the last Mears G. B. Witchell (foreman), II.
The jury empanelted comprised that the case be taken for committal. her singing voice was a little weak act. The scenery throughout is de 1. Tebbutt. J. C. V. Ribeiro. V. A. reminded his Worship that, as he had and did not enrry too well, with the lightful, especially the brilliant com- Novikoff, T. O'Neill, Young Chun-plu previously pointed out, the case could result that her words were often lost position of colours in the Sultan's to those in the back of the inll. palace scene. Praise is duo to Van Chau Hau-leung.
Petherick. The lighting is in the able hands of W. E. Orchard.
It was alleged by the prosecution Worship had already assumed power The orchestration contributes in no; accused went into the Tin Lee shop
that at 2.30 p.m. on November 9. the to deal with it summarily. Simpson us the inevitable Dame, small measure to the success of the and purchased a piece of satin worth would be proceeding on short leave Mr. Schofield remarked that he Mary Ant. His performance was the show, laugh of the show, hin best number
$11. He tendered a $50 note which-morrow, and if the Crown declled a salesman examined but did not to go on with the case at once, ho being
when, attired in a
in a ballet
The chorus of Artisans, Saflors, as it looked rather suspicious.ould not be able to hear it, as ho dress, rusty tinsel and carrying a bent Apprentices, Harem Ladies, Ete, A faki was accordingly sent to a would not be back before the first wand he bemoans the fact that his were: Alice Powell Buna ord found that the note was a forgery.
maney-chanzer's shop and it was then week in January.
Mr. Longby state ho had no ob are over, the demand being for Norn Fuller, Edna Murtin, Ruth In-
Juction to anolber. Magistrate hear- from it younger bit of stuff,"
grum. Marjorie Westcott, Peggy Me-
Before the note was taken to thong the ease. Profanged applause greeted his exit Faw. Edie Thomson, Isobel Holland, money-changer's, the salesman hurc
he had brought the item to Gwen. Lakeman, Joan
Lakeman, neked the necured for another note, with a step dance.
Bertha Kent and' Valerie Bockler, but the latter said that he could not Oscar Enger, who in well-known
ChildrenWinnie Ingram, Hazel give another as it was the only one In local dramatie circles, made an Millingten. Baba Jones, Jayce Hurdle, he had. excellent comedian as flis falleness Mareen
Mr. Quinn raised the question of a) Jack and with W. Robertson ne Pauline ester Woods, Betty Movil
Strange and Wendy Anslow. After the foll's return with the reduetion of ball for his clients, but Alderman Fizwarren, was responsi FairiesBeatrice Chinningaux, information that the noto was a for- Mr. Hazlerite opposed, saying. It was Tania Churina, Eileen Sherriff, gery, the anlesman asked the accused not advisable in view of the serious. Dawn Digby, Pamela Crofton, Kitty what he was going to do about it. nres of the offence, Didengbot, Patricia Pasen, Gill Stakes Theshop would not kaya pursued tha Tail was allowed all defendants as ofund Tess
Murray. (Of the Valkova matter of the forgery if the accused before, namely, $4,500 ench, School af Dancing).
had been able to ray the $11. for the The orchestra comurized the follow-
satin, which had already been ent and
nagi
ble for many riotous moments.
Lilian St. Aubyn Sharphum as Bow Bell the Fairy Queen, made an admirable contrast to the villain the piece, D. K. Paul as the Rat King, her ricring of "The Pipes of In" Valley of Laughter" being extremely w
well received. The Captain of the "Frantic Polly"
and
After much discussion, both the esecution and the defence agreed to a formal remand of 48 hours in order that a date might be fixed for hearing.
Pinnu (Men, W. Sinclair): fat, wrapped un, but as the secured was replied in the negative. However, the
Hubert Siedler); 2nd. Violin to de xn, was not allowed salesman saw him tucking
Ruggie Wood), the Muie (Willie Brown): Saxophane (E. to leave the shop. The accused then in his girdle.
Forth), Moir) gave of their
When the detective searched the the Bersun (Bob Bates and Drum (W. met. (A. Sarne); 21fers a gold ring and watch und
asked the shop fokis to pawn them. accused. seven other notes of the Ocials connicted with the Panto- This was accordingly done, and with same denomination were found. best in one protation of mime include the following: Secretary realised.
the nrtleles, the sum of $5 was "Torven help a Sailor and were (D. K. Paul): Seating, Arrangements recalled for n well deservel enzore. (A. J. G
Robble
At one stage of the argument. Seik partnered Audrey 13. Petheries, ); Behind the Scenes W. G. Bonn, E. Sweet-i
Chinese detective entered the shop. Steele in the role of the Cat and man, F. W. Nicholas, F. Tindni]);
mured the audience with his anties Make Up (Mrs. Lanchester, J. C. M. the saleman told the story and aerobatles.
Grenham); Programme Ladies
of the forged noto, Booker, M. Bosker. R. Jordan, M. MeCaw, B. Boryer.
The performance will be repeatedl
COLOURFUL SCENE Perhaps the best Act was that in
(T.
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Evidence was given by Ho Jim-nam, n shroff in the compradore department of the Hongkong und Shanghai Bank- notes were good forgeries and would ing Corporation, who testified that the probably have been passed by heonle who were not used to dealing with them
Mak Sing-wan salesman at the
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The salesman noticed that the ac- Tin Lee shop, then described what has moved into the Pacific to tho the Palace of the Sultan of Dostnow, on Thursday and Saturday nights and cused Fad-taken the 60 note from happened in the shop, and after fur- east of Japan. A typhoon has ap decans the entire const region. east a colourful scene with Dannie Wilson matinees will be riven on Friday at his right breast pocket. He asked ther evidence had been given, the case peared to the south of Guam, it will as the Sultan and the entire beauty 5.30 pm, and on Saturday at 3.30 the accused if he had any money in was adjourned til, Friday afternoon probably move north-westward. Local chorus as his harem. And what 1p.m.
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