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GLENDA FARRELL. NORMAN FOSTER
COMING SOON
ON THE SCREEN
ON THE STAGE
THE
HONGKONG
FOR YOUNG PEOPLÉ KOWLOON UNION CHURCH REVIVES ORGANISATION
Inaugurated in 1928, the Union Church Young People's Society has played an active part in the Church's work up to one year ago, when the Society became -dormant, holding no general meetings, and having no club activities other than an occh- sional launch-piente,
Yesterday evening a group of old members of the Society met in the social room of the Union Church
In an attempt to bring again to life the Y.P.S., and to make it a part of the church as it had been during six successful years, -
Hev. J. B. Maclean, Chairman, opened the general meeting with prayer, following which Mr. G. B. Leib, Secretary, read the minutes of three meetings held by the Com- mittee of 12 on May 25, August 12 und September 4 in an effort to renew interest in the Society. The minutes were approved us, read,
Miss Edna Martin, Treasurer, pre- mented the Treasurer's report, show- ing that the society was $0 to the good after paying nearly $300 In expenses, The Chairman expressed the Society's appreciation of the business-like manner in which Miss
Martin had conducted the finances,
A discussion of the new constitu- lon followed and it was unanimous- ly passed after several changes had been made. Among the major al- terations were tint The Pastor' should automatically
tho occupy position of Chairman of the Com- mittee, that the Committee should be reduced from nine mem-
the bers to six, excluding
three
"THE CRIME OF DR. FORBES" The World Famous Acroballe Troope major oneers.
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Following the part of the general meeting classified as "old business," Mr. Maclean thanked the group for their participation in the affairs of the Society, and said that the officers who were completing their terms at this meeting had enjoyed their work immensely, As the election of officers for the ensuing your had to be held, the society unanimously nominated and lected Mr. G. R. Leib to serve again 45 Secretary, and Miss Edna. Martin to serve Again as Treasurer.
A Committee of six was elected comprising Mrs. L. C. Coombes, Miss I. Holland, Mrs. L. Starbuck, Mrs. A. B. Addison, Mr. T. R. Ingram and Mr. I. Farqulier. A pianist will be declded upon at a Jater meeting.
events
New Activities'
TELEGRAPH. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER
ETHIOPIA STILL RESISTS
EMPEROR APPEALS
FOR JUSTICE*
London, Sept. 8.
The Emperor of Ethiopia kas made another appeal to the world for justice regarding the Italian decupa- tion et his country.
CINEMA NOTES
9, 1936,
Maybe it's because she was born right at the height of a howling Liornado, but Gienda Farrell's life has been heetle and exciting ever since. The wise-cracking blonde beauty, featured with Brian Donlevy in the new hit, ligh Tension," now at the
Theatre,
has had for more King's than her share of thrills and adyen-
she ture bui
admits
a secrt! year- ing for even more
exellement, When Glenda landed in the movie It is stated by the Emperor that two-thirds of Ethiopia is still in-capitol, it was necessary to include violate and is functioning with
her contract that she would vold government in the western part of
dangerous exploits. Glenda thought the country.
nothing of stunt flying in on plane and some of her other pastimes would raise the hair of the most intrepid di
dure-devils. Glenda, how: ever, now contents herself with the thrills she finds while making plc- tures. She enjoys dangerous work, in fact thrives upon it, and no assign- is too dar- ment u director can devi ing for Glenda. During the produc tion of "High Tensión," refused to be salisfled until she, too, had been perialited to don
diving outfit and visit the bottom of the ocean, where many of the exciting scenes of the film take place. She described the trip on one of the most fascinating experiences of her life. Executive Producer, Sol M. Wurtzet selected Allan Dwan to direct "High Tension" which also features Norman Foster, Helen Ward and Robert MeWode.
trying to
The Emperor adds that the parts cute titans are only held by poison-Ins nnd air ralus, but Fascist propaganda influence world opinion to think that Italy is achieving peaceful sub- mission. This is absolutely neor rect.
улуч the Emperor-Ruutė-
Special.
FLIGHT FROM DOOMED CITY
(Continued from Page 1.)
The diplomalle conference is at Present marking time until Madrid is ready to resume the talks on pre- vention of brutality-Reuter.
Rebel "Ambassador"
Rome, Sept. 8. Admiral Murquia Antonio de Magaz, the former Spanish. Ambassador to Rome, has arrived here again and proceeded directly to the Embassy. where he assumed his duties as "the omcial representative of the Burgos Government."
However, he did not present any credentials to the Government pend- ing the outcome of the revolt in Spain.-United Press.
Franco's Regrets
Washington, Sept. 8. The United States Consul at Seville has received from General Francisco Franco, the insurgents' commander- in-chief, in expression of egret for the bombing of the American des- troyer Kane on August 31.
General Franco's message added The date set for further incelings of the Society was Tuesday evening that an investigation had failed to at 8.45, unless altered by the Com-show that any acroplane under his mitice to make way for important command was involved, but the pos
happening in the Colony sibility in the deplorable circum- which would confiel with this stances could not be excluded. tline. The Society is open to any Reuter. one who is willing to conform 10 principles of "unlting ali the connected with young people Church into an organization to take active part in the Church's activities."
an
Ox
The October programme of events for the Society fa
follows: October 0, grand opening in the form of a social; October 13, play reading: October 20, three minute Hallo- speeches; and October 27, we'en social.
Those present nt Inst night's meeting were, Mrs. J. B. Maclean, Mrs. G. R. Lelb, Mrs. Barlin, Miss E. Martin, Mrs. A. B. Addison, Miss N. Armour, Mrs. F. Short, Mrs. L. Starbuck, Mrs. L. G. Coombes, Miss I. Holland, Miss J. Holland, Mr. G. R. Leib, Mr. H. Noble. Mr. T. R. Ingram, Mr. Martin, Mr. A. Holland, Mr. J B. Maclean.. Mr., Starbuck, and Mr. I. Farquher.
FRENCH MONEY
COUNTRY NEARS SERIOUS ECONOMIC CRISIS
London, Sept. 8. The position of the franc is rapidly growing more precarious.
Yesterday's selling pressure was resumed to-day forcing the rate to 70.05 at which point the British Control made in stand in an effort to stem the downward trend.
Forward rates, which are left to their own deviews, and reflect more necurately than spot the extreme apprehension, are showing widen ing discounts, to 1.50 for one month und 4.02 for three months,
2DALY TO DAY • TO-MORROW the fate of the franc is seated.
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Edmund Lowe Virginia Bruce
Bonita Humo
Douglas Walton
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Maro Goldwyn Mayer nerus
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In view of the increasingly severe strain which the Spanish embroglio Imposes on the Front Populaire, the possibility that the Blum Cabinet will be superseded by a National | Union Government is envisaged, in which event London considers that
Whatever happens politically the further rise in the cost of living, such as the increase in the price. of bread, which is already three times above the world level, throws into relief the hopeless over-valun- tion of the French currency 'while foreshadowing renewed demands for higher wages.
Additional armaments will fur- ther widen the gap between the budgetary revenue and expenditure, which can only be bridged by re- course to the lank of France as the reluctance of the French public to invest in the Government loans was abundantly proved by the failure of the Baby Bonds experiment. Reuter,
MOTOR MISHAP
BRITISH BANK DEPOSITS
NEW RECORD FOR AUGUST
London, Sept. 8. The deposits of 11 London clearing banks advanced in August to a new record Agure of £2.245 88.000. The
|
The Thin Man"
"
Glenda
the
At last, a different brand of mys tery has been contributed to screen, one that avoids all the hack- peyed plots and horrors of the usual thriller, yet holds interest from be
inning to end and inspires many hearty
chuckles in which is
Is The Thin
showing to-day at the Majestie Theatre, and proved to be one of the best-knitted baffling from the Metro- to come plots
3lliar Gouyn-Mayer
studios. noted for his detective chur- acterisations, plays an entirely differ ent sleuth than In all his former pic- tures. As Nick Charles, the retired pleasure-loving detective, he gives the best performance of his screen sleuthing career. Myrna Loy, too, is seen in an entirely different light than in her former pictures. Known chießy for her emotional roles, Miss Loy makes her debut as one of the dientes as Nora, the lovely und screen's most charming, light conte-
witc wealthy
o! Nick Charles. Maureen O'Sullivan does well with Maureen
her part as Dorothy Wynant, the bewildered daughter of the "Thin Man, and Nat Pendleton changes his
spots by appearing for his first time as a police officer. Porter Hall. noted stage player, Whs recruited from Broadway for
important "The Thin Man" and, character in if one judges from his first screen performance, he is destined to go fur in pictures. The picture was ably cast with such well known players as Minna Gombell, Henry Wadsworth, Natalie Moorhead and several others participating In the mystery and merriment that the plot contributes.
"Just Imagine"
"Just Imagine," the A future of Bank statements over DeSylva, Brown and Henderson Fox the last 12 months, which points to Movietone musical comedy, is show- increasing trade activities ading to-day for one day only at the healthier financial conditions, is the Stor Theatre. The authors of the growth of over £81,000,000 na turcful "Sunny Side Up" have taken vances though about half of this is. accounted for by a credu arranged for the French Treasury-and about £3,000,000 in investments after these had doubled between 1931 and 1935, The advances, however, are still over £63,000,000 less than in 1931-British Wireless.
figure
increase represents en
of £157,000,000 since August, 1935, and of £425,000,000 since 1931.
FLYING FEAT.
PRAISED
OFFICIAL MESSAGE TO MRS. MARKHAM
Londen, Sept. 8.
The Air Secretary, Lord Swinto has sent to Mrs. Beryl Markham, the Kenya airwoman and Brst woman pilot to fly solo across the North Atlantic from East to West, a tele- gram of hearty congratulations on your splendid achievement.'
Leaving Abingdon on Friday even- ing in a Percival Gull aeroplane Mes. Märkham was forced down in Nova Scotla or Saturday afternoon by Jack of petrol after an arduous night against strong winds and through fog.
British Wireless,
BELGIUM LOOKS TO DEFENCES
MAY INCREASE TERM OF ARMY SERVICE
Brussels, Sept. §.
second
a long step forward with their second talking screen production, and have provided a sensational picture that is certain to rank as high or higher than their first Movietone effort. El Brendel has his biggest role
Rince entering talking pictures and tices admirably. He is ably assisted in the fun making by Marjorie White and Frank Albertson. Others in the cast who contribute outstanding per- formances are Maureen O'Sullivan und John Garrick. The music is of the popular hit variety for which DeSylva, Brown and Henderson urc dre Tenst three famous, and at
of the numbers are certain to be heard for some time to come. David Butler, who directed "Sunny Side Up,” ex- celled his great work on that ple- who ture, as id Seymour Felix. staged. the dance numbers.
U.S. COMMODITY PRICES
LATEST CABLED
QUOTATIONS
The following quotations on the New York commodity exchange are issued by Reuter,
October
New York Calton
December..
January
1151/53 12.14/14 11.53/55 12.15/14
11.57/57 12.16/10
March
11,50/60
12.15/15
May
11,83/01
12.17/17
July
11.01/01
12.12/12
Spot
11.01
12.54
New York Rubber
September. 10.25b 16.23n The possibility that Belgium wil | October .. 10.28b
16.27b/29u follow the Russian and German ex-
December.. 10.44/44 16.30/30 amples and increase the term of January Mr. D. M. Xayler, of No. 80 Caine military service is admitted now.
March Rand, reported this morning that A mixed commission ON the May while driving his motor-cycle cast organisation of Belgium's defences | July along Caine Road near Peel Street at | has recommended that the term of 6 a.m., he collldad with a boy, Chan service for the infantry be extended Pak-ling, aged 17, of No. 44 Cuine to 18 months and for other unita to Hoad. The boy was taken to the 12 inonths-Reuter Bulletin Service. Government Civil Hospital.' 'with slight Injuries.
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DETROIT WINS
New York, Sept. 8. Detrolt and Chicago were the only teams in either of the Big Leagues action to-day, the Tigers, though hitting lustily, falling to keep pace with the White Sox scoring, and losing by five to seven on sixteen und cleven hits.-Reuter,
BRITISHI FINANCES
10.471- 10.42: 10.53/53 16.50/50
16.46
18.70 Total sales-490 tons.
16.58.80 10.041
September 111/111
May
Chicago Wheat
11145/111% December 110%/1104 1104/110
1087%/100% 100%/100% Saturday's sales: 15,202,000 bushels.
Chicago Corn
May.....
London, Sept. 8. Exchequer returns show that the September 112/112% total ordinary revenue amounts to December 0034/0014
£118,304,970, compared with £325,- 100,104 at the corresponding date of last year. Total ordinary expendi- ture is £328,528,493, compared with October
£313,110,000 at the corresponding December date of 1935,--Dritish Wireless,
May
111/1114 049%/04% 00%/90%
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