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THE HONGKONG
KINGS New Hope
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THEY'VE DONE IT AGAIN!
You said they couldn't top' "The Champ" and "Treasure Taland"for laughs and soul." thrills but the screen's most lovable pair grash through with their:finest triumph in this glorious romanos of the "big top."
WALLACE
BEERY COOPER
JACKI
OSHAUGHNESSY'S
BOY
with
SPANKY
MCFARLAND
Directed by
Produced
Alshard Boleslawskt. Philip Göldakong
Metro
tuyn
PICT
TO. MORROW
GEORGE RAFT-JOAN BENNETT in "SHE COULDN'T TAKE IT"-
QUELA'S
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Columbia Picturo
At 2.30, 5.15. 7.20 & 9.30.
**JOIN THE HAVY AND SEE THE WHIRL OF MIRTH, MELODY
*
*AND MIDDIES IN THE NAVY'S 'FLIRTATION WALK
Dick and holy muamal again what a wincke paar's garden in a grond laugh and shall roman
DICK POWELL RUBY KEELER
Shipmates Forey
+
aosS ALEXANDER
LEWIS STONE » EDDIE ACUFF
DICK FORAN JOHN ABLEDGE
f
TO-MORROW
A fast-sailing comedy with music about a sailor who was all at sea in high society!
"SHIP CAFE
with CARL BRISSON
TO-DAY & TO-MORROW
X
"
TELEGRAPH. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1936.
For Bruno
Hauptmann
ALLEGED PERJURY OF WITNESS
GOVERNOR'S DISCLOSURE ·
(Special To "Telograph")"
Trenton, Feb. 24.. Governor Hoffman, who has been carrying out private investigations on behalf of Bruno Hauptmann, sentenc ed to do for the murder of the Lindbergh baby, has issued a state- ment which gives the condemned man cause to hope again.
Governor Hoffman says the record shows that Millard Whited, one of the chief witnesses for the prosecu tion, lied when giving testimony during the trial.
This witness first said he had never seen any cars or persons near the Lindbergh home, and inter, after he had been shown photographs of Haupt mann, he had identified the accused man as having been twice in the the ecluded estate of and Mrs. Lindbergh. Governor Hoffman indicated that he would! ask for legal advice whether execution of the sentenee would be invalldated in the event of Whited being convicted of perjury. United Press.
Pickpockets Five Slain
At Races In Colombo
Celebration
ONE MAN GETS
SIX MONTHS Pickpockets were busy in the Raco- course yesterday afternoon, and sover- a arrents were made, tho offenders appearing before Mr. W. Schofield, at the Central Magistracy this moming.
Chan Kau, a youth, with two provious convictions, admitted steal- Ing a purae containing $10 from an unknown person.
It was stated by Detecting Sergeant D. Fitches that a district watchman BAW defondant extract the puree from the pocket of a person in the crowd, and he arrested defendant, but the complainant had disappeared.
Mr. Schofield sentenced defendant to alx months hard labour.
was
Kwok Kam, unemployed, from the person of Ko Tal-ho, married charged with stealing a powder box
Nursing Home. He was woman, outside the Young Wo remanded
for 48 hours in police custody to have his finger prints taken. His nine year old brother was charged with receiving, but denied knowledge that was accepted by Sergeant Fitchas. the property was stolen, and his plea He was, however, remanded to the Juvenile Court
two distelet watchmen walking to- The two defondants were seen by ns together. Firit defendant was seen to walk close to the complainant and take something out of her pocket, which he put into the pocket of the second defendant. They were then arrested.
SEQUEL TO LOSS
OF A WILL
WIDOW'S CLAIM SUCCEEDS
An unusual and interesting case arising out of the loss of a will camo before the Acting_Chief Justice, Mr.
f. E. Lindsell, at Supreme Court this morning.
The widow of a Sikh money-lender who left local estate valued with outstanding debts at $35,000, sought probate of the missing will of which she was executrix.
Mr. Leo D'Almada, inr., was in- structed by Mr. A. el Arculli for the widow.
The petition was by Karan Kaur, widow, of No. 17, Tunglowan (third for an order that the last will
Avor)
and testament of her late husband.
Harnam Singh, having been lost or
the
OTHER CASES
INNOCENTS KILLED BY ASSASSINS
POLITICIAN ATTACKED
(Special To "Telegraph").
Colombo, Feb. 24.
Aluwihare, sms about to take the A newly-elected member of the Oeylon State Council, rumed place of honour in a triumphal pro- cession to-day when five shots aimed at him rang out.
Four mom and one boy, who were
to hospital. himself was also wounded and taken bystanders, were killed Aluwihare
The chief clerk to a rival candidate well as the clerk's brother-in-law, have whom Aluwihare heavily defeated, us been arrested in connection with the outrage. Rester Decal
PRETTY LOCAL WEDDING
MR. G. HILL AND MISS M. G. WILSON
The wedding was solemnised at the Union Church, Kennedy Road, this afternoon, of Mr. George H, of Two other youther, Chan Kau und Jardine, Matheson and Company. Ltd., Cheung Ping, also appearal before and Miss Margaret Goudle Wilson. Mr. Schofield. The first defendant The Rev. K. Mackenzie Dow officiated. was charged with stealing A fountain The bride, only daughter of Mr. pen from the
of Cheung Wing Wilson, hails from Lungside, Glasgow.
William Wilson and the inte kam at the Racecourse and
Mrs. defendant was charged with receiving.
econd
She arrived in Hongkong with her They pleaded not guilty, and were re-father last Wednesday by the P. and manded for 48 hours in police custody. O stoamer Corfu.
Tam Lin, unemployed, aged 19 local footballer and this year travelled The bridegroom is a well-known years, was stated to have unbuttoned the pocket of
married Cheung Sau, who was walking in woman.
Lockhart Road and extracted a purse containing $1.25. He admitted the charge, and was remanded for hours to have his finger prints taken
WEATHER SPOILS
RACES
(Continued from Page 1:)
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played against the Combined Chinese Interport team to Shanghai where he reserve with the Hongkong
team and the Korean side. He played in the First Division of the Churches to 1930, played for the Battlefield League in Glasgow and from 1028 Football Club in the Scottish Amateur League. In 1901, he joined the Dunoon Milton Rovers, 1 Second Division team participating in the West of Scotland Amateur League. While at Home he played a back, but when he joined the Kowloon Football Club in 1931, he was played in several positions. In 1930, he joined the Hongkong Football Club.
Entering the Church on the arms
destroyed, probate of the substance ed by the Officers of HM's Navy, 5. The Royal Navy Cup-Present- of the will as set out in the affirma- with $500 added for Winner. Second of her father, the bride looked! tions of Moola Singh and K. S. $260. Third $160. For China Ponies, charming in a white satin gown with Chowdhury, be executrix therein named. The petition any Sonson. Subscription Griffins of pearls. She carried u sheaf of pink to her, the Subscription Griffins of this Club of tulle veil and Juliet" cap of seed granted
boaded. embroidery, full train, long was limited until original will previous Seasons, that have not won should be brought
into the registry at least two races at race meetings gladioli. of the Court.
of this Club, barred. Winners of the Mr. D'Almada said he had to prove Garnison Cup at any time, barred. that the will was not destroyed with From the Two Mile Post Once Round any intention of revoking it and that and In (About One Mile 171 Yards), the will was not found at the time of Mr. C.N.K.'s Tiny Star (163 lbs.) deceased's death.
NOT REVOKED
The first point could be proved by reference to the affirmations of the 2.30. 5.20, 7.20 & 9.20 p.m. deceased, affirmed on May 27 last year parties. Moola Singh, brother of
that Harnama nover revoked the will and, immediately before his death said it was in the custody of his wife and that he had made provision for her and his family.
marks the
spot...
where the biggest laughs of the year take place!
Carl Laemmle Presents.
ZASU PITTS HUGH O'CONNELL
in Universal's Laugh Riot h
SHE GETS HER MAN
with Helen Twelvetrees, Lucien, Littlefield Directed by William Nigh
MAJESTIC
THEATRE
Printed and Published for the Proprietors by FREDERICK PEROY FRANKLIN, at 1-and 8, Wyndham Street in the City of Victoria, Hongkong.
(Mr. Li)
Mrs. Pearce's Wadebridge (168
lbs.) (Mr. Marshall)
Mr. Why's Young Chap (156 s.)
(Mr. Pih)
Ten atarters.
2
8
Won by three lengths; two lengte. Time: 2 min.. 20.3/5 secs. Places $6.10; $6.50; $9.30.
Pari-mutue: Winner
$10.10.
Honour, wore a grey
Mrs. W. W. Tweedle, as Matron of woven with silver thread, set off with dress inter-
a grey picture hat. Her bouquet was of pink sweet peas.
Mr., B. I, Bickford was beat man. Appropriate music was rendered on the organ by Mr. Longyear.
A reception followed the church ceremony at the Hongkong Hotel where friends of the couple gathered to toast their future happines
Later they left for the honeymoon which is being spent at "Sunnyside," Cheung Chau. On leaving, Mrs. Hill ware a two-piece suit in beige with 6.The Subscription Griffins' Chala Kolinsky collar and brown hat. lenge Cup-Value $1,000. For China Ponies, Subscription Griffins this of this Meeting, Weight for
The widow made an affidavit on January 30 last and aald her husband gave her the will and she put it in a box among her personal effects. Club
the
She never had occasion to look at it inches as per scale. To be won two and her husband never asked for it. years consecutively by Ponies After his death she discovered that bona fide property of the same owner the document was missing. All their or owners. Winner to receive 5000 lives she and her husband were on and 70 per cent., Second $300 and 20 most affectionate terms and he was Per cent., Third $200 and 10 per cent,, very fond of his family.
of the Entrance Fees until the Cup Lordship remarked that the la finally won, when the Second Pony disappearance of the document
will receive per
cent, and the Third Pony 25 per cent. of the En-
rather curious.
WAB
Mr. D'Almada agreed but added trance Fees in addition to the place that no importance could be attached money. One and a Quarter Miles.
to it by reason of certain terms in Mr. Eu Tong-son's Rose Evelyn the will. The contents of the will (158 lb) (fr. Encarnacao)
could be proved by secondary evidence; Mr. L. W. Fa Unicorn (157 lbs.) that of Moola Singh and Mr. Chowd- hury who was a barrister practising In ilangkong for some years up to
1928.
Mr. Ling's Wild Cat (155 lbs.)
(Mr. Li) Mang (Mr. Wong)
Four starters,
PLANE CRASHES ON 'DROME
ETHIOPIA'S
MACHINE
GIFT
Addis Ababa, Feb. 24. An aeroplane costing £2,000, presented by the League of Nations Union to the Ethiopian Red Cross, was 1wrecked as he result of a crnsh
on an aerodrome.
2
3
Won by four lengths; four lengths. Timo: 2 62.4/5. Pari-mutuet:Winner $7.80. Places $0.10; $11.40.
In an affidavit Mr. Chowdhury said that between February and Agrin, Harnam Singh Instructed him to up a will in the English language. The will appointed the widow as sole executrix and stipulated that his un
7-The American Club Cup-Pre- married daughters be allowed reason- Club, with $500 added for Winner. Rented by Members of the American, abio
marriage expenses and a dowry ench of 5,000
A
Second $250, Third $150. For China rupees.
BUM of $10,000 should be placed on fixed de- Meeting. From the Two Mile Post Ponies, bona fide Griffus of this posit at the bank and the interest Once Round and In' (About One Mile should go to the wife. This capital 171 Yards). and the residue of the estate was left to the son.
ля it
EFFECT ON CHILDREN
In reply to a qucation by his Lord- ship as to how the children would faro in intestacy (treating the case thore was no valid will) counsel said they would get the same amount or less than under the terms of the will. Intestacy would not be justified here because of the clarity of the evidence and the fast that there was no hardship.
Mr. Harbrad's Royal Scot (261
Ibs.) (Mr. Barriman).... Mrs. Dunbar's Bear Claw (104
Ibs.) (Mr. Frost).... Mr. Dynasty's King's Sceptre (161
lbs.) (Mr. Marshall) Four startore
<
The British pilot, Captain Hayter, ninnaged to scramble clear of the wreckage, and was only slightly hurt.
Reuters Special.
FEAR FIRE ON SOVIET SHIP
CARGO OF MATCHES AND TURPENTINE
London, Feb, 24.* A Russia abeamer lying opposite 1the Thames Embankment moved town. stream when a fire in one of her holds 2 was threatened.
She has a cargo of matches and tur. apentine, which wIB make her a danger to navigation if a fire breaks out.
Later the turpentine was taken off the vessel-Reuter's Bulletin Service,
Won by four lengths; four lengths: Timo: 2 min. 22.4/6 secs, Pari-mutual: Winnor $7.20, Places $6.10; $7.80.44.0.
8.The Governor's Cup-Present- Referring again to the disappeared by His Excellency the Governor, ance of the will, counsel said that it
with $600 added for Winner. Second was obviously in the interest of the $260. Third $160. For China Ponies,
to produce
executrix
OCCASIONAL RAIN
to
The anticyclone continues Increase in intensity. Pressure nuins highest to the north of Shan-
7-
could and further the burden sho Subscription Griffins of this Chub of itung.. The depression in Indo-china |
of proof this Meeting. Ono Milo.
as to how tho document was lost or
destroyed did not rest on her,
Mr. Lan's Mountain View (150 Ilis Lordship expressed himself Iba.) (Mr. Wong) sdtlafied and made an order in the terms of the notice of motion.
OFF FOR MIDWAY ISLAND
Honolulu, Feb. 24. The Manila-bound China Clipper left here, for Midway Island at 7.01 a.m. to-day-United Preas.
Mr. Sevens' Hopscotch (168 lbs.):
(Mr. Marshall)
Mr. S. S. Li's Gold Sovereign (101
lbs.) (Bir. da Roza). Eight starters.
Won by short bend; length and half.
Time: 2 min. 16.3/5 secs. Pari-mutuelt Winner: Places. $7.00; $9.90; $7.10.
$26.80,
1
has become deeper. Local forecast:| southerly winds, fresh, equally,: backing Inter to East and N.E.; cloudy generally with occasional rain,
INDIA AIRWAY SUBSIDY:
Now Delhi, Feb. 24. The Assembly has voted a subaldy of 112,000 rupees to India National Airways, despite the advice of the. standing committee on finança to the contrary-Router's Bulletin Servico.
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IRENE HERVEY JACK LARUE" ROBERT MEWADE 1014 LANE BILLY BURRUD JACKEMUSHALL Directed by William Nigh' ■ Produced by Irving Start
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