THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY
8,
1936.
Showing TO-DAY Simultaneously
KING'S
ALHAMBRA
KOWLOON
HONG KONG
At 2.30, 5.10, 7.15 & 9.30 p.m. At 2.30, 5.20, 7.20 & 9.30 p.m.
It's a Picture Event!
With the perfectstory and a flawless cast, Shirley scores an un- forgettable triumph!
The lift of her
laughter...the
mist on her
fashas... her
songs and
her dances
will do things
to your heart!
TO-DAY &
TO-MORROW
Metra Golmen Hat
MONDAY:—,
In the
TEMPLE
LITTLEST REBEL
A FOX Picture slike
JOHN BOLES,
JACK HOLT KAREN MORLEY, BILL ROBINSON
Asprints Producer 8. G.. Daśyivo Directed by Dould Buller:
„Ffrom the famovi Stage Piny by
ALSO
LATEST FOX MOVIETONE, NEWS AND "GOING SPANISH" COMEDY
MAJESTIC
THEATRENDA
At 2.30, 5.20,
}
7.20 & 9.20 p.m.
„Beautiful, Joan" in her most, exciting love-drama! She has money to burn - but "what --does-that help her whân she-
falls in love?
an Crawford
LIVE
MY LIFE
with BRIAN AHERNE
FRANK
ALINE
MORGAN MacMAHON
"SECRET OF THE CHATEAU” with CLAIRE DODD.
ROOF GARDEN
HONGKONG HOTEL
TO-NIGHT
SPECIAL
DINNER
DANCE
till 2 a.m.
WITH THE
GAIETY GIRLS
FOR RESERVATIONS, PHONE 30281
THE HONGKONG & SHANGHAI HOTELS, LTD.
A scene in the streets of Maidenhead during the recent foods in England. While some people fought their way through the water with difficulty, keen swimmera took the opportunity to have a bathe.
VOLUNTEER CORPS
AWARDS
EFFICIENCY MEDALS
ALLOTTED
In accordance with regulation of the Regulations an to Front, forfel- ture, restoration and other matters concerning the Elliciency Medal in regard to the Hongkong Volunteer Defence Corps, His Excellency the Governor has authorised the follow ing awards:
PRIVATE BILLS
REFORMS BEFORE COMMONS
NEW TERRITORIES FERRY
EXCLUSION FROM ORDINANCE
in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 5 of the Ferries Ordinance, London, Feb. 7. 1917, the exclusion from the opera- At the cominencement. of public tion of that Ordinance of the ferry business in the House of Commons, of Po Kee between Tap Mam Village 27 members who were successful in and Taipe, has been rescinded, such the ballot of private members for the ferry having been discontinued. right to prevent Bills, introduced In
Ching
Efficiency Medal and Clasp-1. S. Bills which were formally read a first the further exercise of these powers]
of the Cheng ferry
no under the
Pa be
Major William Haralds, M..E.. tine. It is unlikely that more than tween Tap Mun village and Talpe is Q. M. Sergeant Tom Bolt., and Piper eight of these will live the opportun-excluded from the operation of the Percival Dousins Wilson.
ity to move the second reading of Ferries Ordinance, 1917, so long as: Efficiency Mrdal-Lieutenant An- their Bills before the end of the
and conflicting drew Walton Brown, C. S. Major session.
licence is
sald Robert Harper George Charles, Lieut- To-day week, Admiral Sir Murray Ordinance; and chant Alexander Urquhart, R. Q. M. Scutar, Conservative member for (2) only one vessel is employed in Sergeant Albert Edward Kew, C. S. Hertford, will move the second rond. the service; ani! Major. George Thomas
Padgett, ing of a Bill to subordinate the three the vessel employed ja approved M.DE.. CQM. Surgenat Joseph fighting services to the Ministry of by the District Ofleer, and in duly Arthur Wilson Brown, Corporal Joseph Vietor elencer Another of the
Howe, Sergeant-Drummer
A fortnight later, a Labour licensed; and
will eight,
(4) the
adheres to a schedule ferry move the second reading of Bill to approved by the District Officer; and amend the law relating to workmen's (5) all directions given by the Dia- compensation. Private members' trict Officer as to terminal and inter- Blis rarely reach the Statute Book mediate places or ports of call are unless they are taken over by the complied with; and Government
Ramsay, Lance Bombardier Charles Edward Moore, Private Alfred Murley, Gunner Henry Thomas Buxton, Pri- vale George Hamilton Cuthill, Ser. Keant William Francis Webb and Private Hermann Rolean.
WORLD COURT REFORM
memo
(d) the fares and charges, at any Mr. A. P. Herbert, well-known time taken and made are approved novelist and humorist, whose return by the District Officer. as Independent Conservative member. for Oxford University was one of the General outstanding results at the Election, secured a place in the ballot but too far down to have the hope of accuring the second reading for the
CHANGES COME INTO Bills which he introduced to-day
FORCE
Geneva, Feb. 7. The Secretary General of the League has officially announced the coming into force of the protocol of Septem- ber 14, 1929, concerning the revision of the statute of the Permanent Court
of International Justice. Amendments
statute
to
this
Uon of deputy do for the aboli
The Court now consists of 15 mem-
relating to marriage, divorce, licens ing and gambling, in connection with which subject he has been a prominent advocate of reforms for many years. -British Wirolena.
LISBON WEDDING
MR. L. DA SILVA MARRIED THIS MONTH
LABOUR M.P.'S DEATH
BY-ELECTION CAUSED IN WALES
un.
London, Feb. 7. A by-election in the Linnelly divia- lon will be necessitated by the death to-day, at the age of 07, of Dr. J. H. Williams, who WHA returned opposed - Labour-member for the division at the last General Election. Mr. Williams had represented Llanelly since 1922 and was Chairman bets in all. Stricter conditions apply The many friends of Mr. Leonardo of the Carmarthenshire County Coun- regarding Incompatibility of other
uncil-British Wireless. ner A. L. da Silva, of Palmer duties for judges who are prohibited Turner, will be interested to learn. not only from exercising political or that he was married on February 2 administrative functions, but may not in Lisbon., The bride was fias engage in any other occupation of Ondina de Araujo, the eldest daughter professional nature. The system of of Mr. and Mrs. Waldemar de Araujo sessions convened when, necessary is of "Villa Izabel," Rio de Janeire, replaced by the principle that the The wedding took place at the The new Rubber Exchange was Court is permanently in session CX-Igreja dos Anjos, followed by a recep- opened in London to-day by the Pre- cunt during judicial ventions.
Even
Mr. it may be summoned urgently.tion, held at the residence of the sidest of the Board of Trade,
Runciman. Mesanges of congratula. bride's parents. The Chamber of Summary Procedure
The bride's father, who is Consul tion were received from Rubber: will henceforth be composed of five for Brazil at Dakar, Senegal, West Trade Association in all parts of the wembers instead of three~League of [Africa, travelled to Portugal to be world.-British Wireless. Nations Press,
then
prosent of the wedding.
Tiss Aracy de Araujo was one of the bridesmaids, whilst the best man, Peres da Silva, of Hungkong, was represented by proxy.
TENDERS ACCEPTED Mr.
Mr. Manuel P. da Silva of Macno was one of the witnesses who signed
LATEST GOVERMENT the register.
LIST
The Government has accepted the following tenders:
Purchase of old Sanitary Darges F.G.II. & Messrs. Kwong Sun & Co,
Supply of prisoners' provisions, etc, -Messrs. Hop. Kec.
Purchase of unserviceable stores, Harbour Department. Mr. Lam Cheung-kee.
Stanley Water Supply-Covered Service Reservoirs at Stanley.-
Messrs. Kin Lee & Co.
The honeymoon is being spent in London, and later Mr. and Mrs, da Silva will tour the continent.
The bridegroom is the second son of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. B. da Silva of No. 1, Austin Avenue, Kowtoon.
REPORT ON ZEW
PROGRAMMES
BROADCAST DURING JANUARY
Z.B.W.'9.
states:
monthly
report for
NEW RUBBER EXCHANGE
London, Res. 7.
CARDINAL PASSES.
Vatican City, Feb. 7. Luigi, Cardinal Sincero, 85, Bishop
of Palestrina and Secretary of the Sacred Congregation for the Oriental Church, died to-day-United Prean.
NEW AMBASSADOR
Tokyo, Feb 7. The Foreign Office to-day announces appointment of Mr. Hachira Arita, farmer Ministar of Belgium, to be Ambulon to China-United Presz.
Washington, Feb. 7.. Mr. Claude Swanson, Secretary of
Senior Europeon Staff Quarters at any hours of transmission total, the Naval Department, was admitted:
the New Gaol,Messrs, Tung Shan &
Co.
ed 258.50, of which 160 were devoted
to the Naval Hospital on Wednesday suffering from a broken rib sustained
Supply of motor vehicle number to European programmes and 89.50 when he fell at his home-United plates. Mr. A. Wal
BENEFIT PAYMENTS
[to_Chiness programmes as follows: Presa..
transmission Including
E and church relays,
60%; Chinese 34 Evening transmission, Europeán Washington, Feb. 7. 108% Chinese 804. The Administration has received the Monthly percentages: European. Dookvard Recreation Club. There first appropriation under the Doficion. 66.38:
Chinese, 34.02. During the month
ey Bill, which carries $296,000,000
At the Cheero Club Inst, Wednesday a splendid concert was given by Mr. Bruce Wilson and members of the
were some good songs, piano playing the following and humorous items, all of which wero for the payment of benefits to items were broadcast: Dance pro- much appreciated. The Club an farmers on contracts made prior to grammes 12, European studio con nounce that on Wednesday next, the the outlaw of the A.A.A.—United certs 23, Chiness studio concerts 3, 12th inst., another good show is ta be Preas.
European Foca Oncluding as given by "Pote and his Marauders",
relays news) 43. commencing at p.m. Chinose relays. European lectures
NOTED ACTOR DEAD
Hollywood, Feb. 7. Mr. O. P. Heggie, 59, well-known character actor on stage and scroon, died to-day from pneumonia.United Pres
QUELA'S
-TO-DAY ONLY
At 2.30, 5.15, 7.20`& 9.30. The Heart-thrilling story of a branded woman and a wanted manl
HE WAS HERMAN
JAMIS
CAGNEY
BLONDELL
Warner Bros. Dromatic Thrill:
TO-MORROW
GARY COOPER and ANN HARDING
'in
" Peter Ibbetson
SHOWING TO-DAY
ESTARE At 2.30, 5.20, 7.20 & 9.20 p.m.
SPECTACLE! ACTION! ROMANCE !
AND ACTING OF GEORGE ARLISS MAKES THIS picture ONE OF THE FINEST OF THE YEAR!
A
FOR ONE GIRL'S HAPPINESS.. he, would have changed the map of Europe!
A DARRYL ZANUCK Production
20
CINTURY PICTURE
JOSEPH M. SCHENCK praientz
CARDINAL
RICHELIEU
Starring
GEORGE ARLISS
with Maureen O'Sullivan Edward Arnold · Douglas Dumbrille Francis Lister Cesar Romero Released the UNITED ART-15 1,5 NEXT CHANGE
A NEW BABY STAR THAT YOU WILL LOVE TO SEE !
BABY JANE
in "STRAIGHT FROM THE HEART”
A Universal Picturo.
TAKE ANY TRAN OR HAPPY'VALLEY BUB
EORIENTALE
LAST 4 TIMES OF THIS GREAT. SHOW. TEMPEST AND EARTHQUAKE! FIRE AND FLOOD! Cataclysmic stagecraft, the like of which has never known on stage or screon, is its terror-striking background.
5,000 IN THE CAST, UNBELIEVABLE SCENES.
H. RIDER HAGGARD'S GREAT NOVEL NOW ON THE SCREEPE
·MERIAN · C · COOPER'S
spectacle
HELEN GAHAGAN RANDOLPH SCOTT HELEN MACK FANDEL BRUCE
#
FOR TO-MORROW-MONDAY TUESDAY. THE GOOFY COMEDIANS-ARE-WITH US-AGAIN- in the craziest pictura they ever mado, its just one big laugh from the very start until the end.
PLENTY OF STUNNING GIRLS, MÚSIC AND SONG."
HEELER WOOLSE
The
Frad: Heati Betty Grabri Kvělým
Matincos 20cts, (30ctu. Evonings 20cts. 30cts, 50cts, 70cts.
LOAN TO FRANCE
HUGE DEAL BY BRITISH
BANKERS
Treasur
for collatorni uso. In
nection with such a loan.
It
is understood that the negotia- tions have not yet reached the formal stage and therefore the British Tron- London, Feb. 7. sury has had no occasion to granb Rumours of the imminent extension
permission for the deal. 10, Chinese lectures. G, European
of large credits by the consortium of Estimates na to the amount involved children's concerts 6, Chinese child-
A dinner dance in honour of Mr. British Bankers to the French Trea- range from £50,000,000 to 200,000,000. ren's conceria 8.
and Mrs. Bradbury and Mr. and Mra sury continue to agitate the City, It is expected that the announco- New Heenowe issued during-Janu-11. Bear will be held at the Craigon where it is believed that the delay mont, if there in one, will emanato addition to the programmes February 15, at 8 pm. Mr. and Mrs. Bank of France in refusing to place entitled to divulge any business with 632; renewal of lloences, 2,520.gower Cricket Club on Wednesday, is caused by the recalcitrance of the from Parls as British bankers are not In ··· broadcast by Z.B.W., fourteen Euro Bradbury will be away for a short its gold at the disposal of the French their clients, Router, pean and Chinese programmes were vacation, while Mr. and Mrs. Boer broadcast frein Z.E.K. on a frequency will be leaving the Colony shortly. II.E. the Governor has appointed of 640 kilocycles: European, 20 hra; and will not be coming back. After Mr. Richard Edwards to be a Polico Chinese, 12 hrs; total, 03 hrs over dinner there will be a presentation to Magistrate.
Z.E.K.
Mr. Bear
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