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THE HONGKONG * TELEGRAPH. FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 1936.
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The Public are notified that the Accountants' Ball conducted the Hongkene Telegraph for the under the auspicies of the Accountancy-Secretarial Institute for the benefit of the above Society will be held on 30th June, Tuesday at 8.30 p.m. at the Hongkong Hotel, Roof Garden:
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"Brown on Resolution", &howing to-day at the King's Theatre, tells turn up." Frank Lawton, who din with dramatic Intensity the story of tinguished himself in "Cavalcade, a young Able-Seaman, the child of a plnya the adult David Copperfield, naval floor who has left for a China and the child role is played by one of the brilliant Juvenlle discoveries FOR BALE-Norton motor cycle, Station ignorant of the fact that he
son. With traditional of recent years, a ten-year-old lad 1935 model, ve horse power, foot is to have a
The Director of Ambulance has the rear change, twin parts, only 3.000 pride in her sweetheart's calling, his named Freddie Bartholomew.. Lionel miles.clone, $500 or nearest offer mother sends him to a Naval Train Barrymore, Madge Evans, Maureen honour to acknowledge with grateful Write Box No. 300, "Hongkong Tele- Establishment and he subsequent- O'Sullivan, Edna May Oliver, Lewis appreciation and thanks the following
ly becomes an Able-Seamsn. When Stone, Frank Lawton, Freddie Bar donations: Kraph
"Rution," the ship tholame Elizabeth Allan, Roland Mrs. R. Savage war breaks out in which Albert Brown is stationed, Young. Basil Rathbone, Elsa Lan-Mr. Fu Tak-fal
Mr. Leung Sui-gang)" CONSIGNEES NOTICE. is caught at a disadvantage by the chester, Jean Cadell, Jessie Ralph,
remy and the lad Binds himself in Lennox Pawie, Violet Keble-Cooper, Mrs. Kwong Lam-shi
of the "Zeithen". Shelter Una O'Connor, John Buckler, Hugh Mr. Leung Sui-sang) ing off the rocky coast of Resolution Williams, Ivan Shupson, Herbert Mr. Li Ying-lun
Mr. Leung Sui-sang) and whilst undergoing repairs, the Mundin. Fay Chaldecott, Marilyn. German cruiser is felnyed by the Knowkien, Florine McKinney, Harry Mr. Li Shit-cheung
Mr. Leung Sul-song) fact that Brown has escaped and is Beresford, Mable Colcond and Hugh [busily engaged in sniping
are among the dis- the Ger- Walpole-these man sailors whilst they are effecting Unguished playors who were chosen Mr. Li Shiu-fal
Leung Sul-sang) result that the to create characters that are immor. repair, with the
Mr. Li Shiu-tai British ship "Leopard", with Brown's tal figures of literature.
Mr. Leung Sul-gang) own father in command, arrives in
Mrs. Li Lo-shi time to put paid to the Zelthen's account.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
The Steamship.
"YALOU"
No. 8 AE0/30 Bringing Carn from Dunkirk, Antwerp, &c. Arrived Hongkong on Saturday, 29th June, 1930.
Consignees are hereby informed that their goods with the exception of Opium, Treasure and Valuables aro
or
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the wick
"Millions In The Ale". "Millions In the Air," the farcical being landed and stored into the remance which Paramount has turned Godowns of the Hongkong Kowloon out, as a gentie jibe at prevailing radio amateur programmes, will be Wharf and Godown Co. Ltd., Kowloon, whence delivery may be obtained screened at the Oriental Theatre to- Immediately after landing.
day and to-morrow, by virtue of All claime must be sent in to me on variety, dras everything that is needed first-class entertainment. before 1st July, 1930, or they will to make
From the first to the final gong this not be recognized.
pleture moves swiftly. So many Daraged Packages will be examla-things happen that it is useless to
by the Company's Surveyor Mesra:--Goddard and Douglas in the attempt to tell it all. The Amateur- presence of the Consignees at 10.00 hour theine makes it possible for the
to introduce about producers 20th June, 1930. Friday, Consignees must have a Revenue dozen different acts, ali suitably fused the main story, which concerns Officer in attendance when any dutthe ramance of a young saxophone! able goods are examined by the Com-player and the daughter of the radio pany's Surveyors.
programme's sponsor, Wendy Barrie, the talented British actress, and John Howard, a new and refreshing screen personality, have the romantic leads in Millions in the Air", George un- questionably one of the finest charac- ter netors on lage or sereen, is thej soap-selling sponsor. And there is no end of comeily in the picture, con. tributed mainly by Willie Howard, Dave Chasen and Benny Baker,
on
No Fire Insurance will be effected by us in any case whatever. ·
R. OHL. Agent.
Hongkong, 20th June, 1930.
TOOLS NEED THIS OIL
Koop working parts
well lubricatod
and free from
rust-they'll
last longer.
into
"Everybody's Old Man"
In "Everybody'a Old Man" the Fox picture now at the Alhambra Theatre, Irvin S. Cobb proves that the reasoni you can't teach an old codger new Tricks is at he's too busy teaching young folks the ano le knows! With his wise smile, his droll draw and CLEANS his famous quips, the dean of Ameri
can story-telleis mukes his starring LUBRICATES debut in this new pleture, surrounded PREVENTS ROST by a youthful east that features Ro
chelle Hudson, Johany Downs and
3-IN-ONE OIL Norman Foster. The plot deals with
KIWI TAN
KIW
a retired captain of industry who adopts the reckless children of his former competitor. To straighten them out, and to show the nephew he left in charge of his own plant a trick or two, Cabb takes charge of KIWI their deteriorating business. Hin
BLACK
BOOT POLISH
TAN
See the KIWI trade mark
on
overy tin of shoe polish you
buy. It is.
guarantoo 2
finest quality polish.
KIWI
Agents:
of
W. R. Loxley & Co., '(China) Ltd.
CANTONAGENTS |
for
plans prove so successful that his ed business almost goes broke, and, in the final scenes, after he has, con- trived u tonder
TOMANCE between Rochelle Hudson and Norman Fos- ter, the ehildren discover who their mysterious benefactor is. The im portant supporting reles are filled by Sara Huden, Alan Dinehart and War ren Hymer.
of
"David Copperfield" With an all-star cast fairly scintil lating with "big names," one of the most olaborate screen presentations recent years is showing to-day, one day only at the Ster Theatre. It Is "David Copperfield," Charles Dic kens' favourite novel, which comes to life with its myriad of interesting characters.through the medium of the Alins, No picture sines the advent of abund has been more widely her afte
than "David Copperfield." Sixty-five stars and featured players make up the "key" characters of the Cant.. W. C. Fields.creates the mortal, Wilkins allcawber, Esq, the inprovident but happy wastrel who Is "always expecting something to
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It was announced that the P. and O. mail steamer Oriental had been sold to Shanghai buyers,
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Mr. E. A. Carpmael was pj-. pointed a Justice of the Pence.
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Lieut. Col. G. B. Crisp, R.A.M.C., was appointed a member of tho Sanitary Board, ***
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Notice was given of an extra- ordinary meeting of the General Chamber of Commerce to consider a resolution that any member who was the subject of a nation be tween which and Great Britain a of War existed, should state ipso facto cease to be a member.
A handsome, brochure has been issued by the Netherlands Trading Society, giving a summary of the or fine ganization, and Including two illustrations, of the head office build- ing at Amsterdam and the factory at Batavia.
Data being required concerning $5 twins in order to complete a study in (Per
human heredity, It would be greatly $6 appreciated if familles in Hongkong containing twins who are willing to co-operate, wauld communicate with $200 Professor Ride, at the University.
Mr. Leung Sul-sang) Viscount Wakefield of Hythe
(Kt, of Justice of St. Johm of Jerusalem)
Paul Muni has run the gamut of characterisation from A to Z, adding a few unclassified por- trayals during the run, but never has he given so distinguished and dramatic an interpretation to a role as in "The Story of Louls Pasteur," Cosmopolitan Production now at the Queen's Theatre. Above we see him through the camera's eye as he appeared as a gangster, doctor, reporter, miner, well, everything but an Indian Chief. Muni considers his rolo in this film to be his greatent, and the critics
at the preview un animously agreed.
HERE COMES YOUTH IN HIGH I
From coast to const you'll giggle at the story of a gay young idiot-about-town who took a hair-brained gamble. Starting from New York penniless and dressed only in shorts he had to be in California ten days later with a new suit, a hundred dollars, and engaged to a beautiful girl
or else!
LOVE ON A BET
WAGENE RAYMOND
·WENDY BARRIE HELEN BRODERICK
OPENING TO-MORROW
AT
THE
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THE BRITANNIA,
TO BE SUNK OFF THE
ISLE OF WEIGHTL
of the Isle of Wight and thers sunk. At the wish of the King and Queen Mary her 43-year career will be end- ed without.ceromony."
Yesterday many of the yacht's fittings were bought at auction by. London, June 25. those who desired souvenirs, but Tho Beltannia, King George's They included her pino main-" famous old racing yacht will next mainast, 102 feet, 6 Inches long, month make her last Journey, when which will be used as a flagstaff,- she will be towed to a point South British Pircles.