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CICELY COURTNEIDGE AS CIRCUS QUEEN IN A
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Cicely Courtneidge THINGS ARE LOOKING UP
MAX MILLER'
WILLIAM GARGANA
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FREDRIC MARCH, OLIVIA DE HAVILLAND in "ANTHONY ADVERSE"
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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER
30,
1936,
NOTED
WRITER'S
DEATH
MR. RALPH PACKHAM A. C. “SMILER" HALES
IN H.K. IN 1900
Old residents of the Colony will learn with regret of the death, which took place at Southwick, Sussex, on December 10, of Mr. Ralph Packhom, formerly of the Hongkong and Kow- loon Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd.,
age of 08 years. The net at the will cone as a surprise to many of bis friends, who had recently received the customary Christmas greetings from the family.
news
most
a
SAW MANY WARS
PROLIFIC NOVELIST
London, Dec. 20.
The denth has occurred of Mr. A. G. Hales, the well-known war cor- resporident and novelist.-Reuter.
Naval Treaty Ratification Near At Hand
FRANCE PREPARED TO
ACT AT ONCE
London, Dec. 29. Ratification of the London Naval Treaty of 1936 by France and the United Kingdon, which will bring the Treaty into force, is expected at 11 relatively early date.
Both
British
the French and Governments are known to be pre- pared to ratify the treaty, and in the The late Mr. Hales, who was known case of France the normal parkamen- tary procedure will be completed be- The late Mr. Packham was, prtor as "Smiler Hales," was born in Aus fore long. British ratification, it is. to his retirement in 1925, oile of tralia in 1870, but began his jour-belleved, may be deferred somewhat Kowloon's best-known
und
nulistic career
in England.
the in
longer in view of the series of highly respected residents. He was South African war of 1099-1001 Be bilateral naval talks in whic
which the for many
Years
ni netive member of was the correspondent of a London United Kingdom Government has the Committee of the Kowloon Re-as
but was wounded and And Association, whilst for sidents
newspaper taken prisoner by the Boers. Reengaged in order to secure wider Kadhesion to the principles of advance perial of 18 years he was a Churcht-leased at the end of the campaign, he notification of annual building wurden
pro- St
Andrew's Church, served his paper by investigating at gran
of inforing- ted grammes and of exchange where hh wife and daughter were great rink the highly
complicated
Culion embodied h the London Treaty. closely identified with religious and proble of the Macedonians' as well as neceptance of definitions of social activities. Wi
#istance to Turkish control. Warentegories of ships and standard dis- Mr. Packham come out East in service again came his way in 1005 placements, and of agreed qualitative July, 1800, with the intention of when
he was present at some of the limits for
coch Joining the Chinese section of the chief battles of the Russo-Japanese j Canton-Kowloon Railway, then un- conflict. der construction, but the occurrence Three different lines of work the of the Boxer troubles held up the occupied many years of his life. He project and come two months later toured England, America, South be joined the Godown Company, Africa and Australians a lecturer,
with which he remained for 25 years Pughout his travels, however, he
ng cargo superintendent. He leaves
ANOTHER DEATH
the physical features of the
a widow and two daughters, the of countries through which he passed, whom la Mrs. F. G. Herridge, with particularly in regard to mintag. In whom much sympathy will be felt. ] hddition to making a special investi-
gation ints the mining and agricul tural possibilities of the
Brenter
iter part of South America he claimed to have been on nearly every known mining field in the world. In the intervals of travel nad big-game shooting he found time for writing poems and Stories renes stories reflecting the impressions of his wanderings. He was notably suc tesatul with a series of books relating the adventures and opinions of a Scot whom he named McGlusky,
Captin Nicholl Alexandrovitch Bojdestvin, well-known riding In- structor, died shortly after midnight this morning at Kowloon Hospitat. Decensed
Wag
42 years of age and leaves a widow, formerly Mrs. Tatz, whose
ose previous husband
and was an artist of some repute and often gave exhibitions of his paintings. of cavalry under
Capt. Rojdestvin was in command the old Russian regime and was one of the thousands
and came to China after the volution. He had learned to ritte t the best military academics in his of us reputation he operated a rid native country and on the strength
ing school in Shanghai before coming to Hongkong about six yours go. Since then he has been con- nected with several riding schools here ahd, at the time of his death, was instructor to the Kowloon Hid, ing School.
STAN LAUREL & HARDY OLIVER of Russians who left their country
GLORIFIED VARIETY SHOW IT'S ONE CONTINUOUS ROAR OF LAUGHTER.
17AN
LAUREL
HARDY
FUNNY
OLIVER: THE EIGHT!
THEIR
FUNNIEST LAUGH RIOT They get into a bigger mess than ever before in this matrimonini mix up.
MARVELOUS
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"OVER THE COUNTERS
DELIGHTFUL
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Caprio 3 kuuga Möven
FLIP FROG
IN
PALE FACE
VERY
AMUSING CARTOON
of wild Indians, nearly loses Flip get mixed up with a hunch
his life.
2 DAYS
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AND
ALAND
100 SCACEH KIDS
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The famous producer of Juvenile comedies presents the most talented kids.
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NEW TEAM OF HOT-STEPPING COMICS)
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"GENTLEMEN or POLISH"
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The funeral takes place this after- noon at Happy Valley, passing the Monument at 4.30 p.m.
British Motor Trade Thrives
SHARE OF WHOLE WORLD'S MARKET
London, Dec. 20.
A survey of trude in motor vehicles. prepared by the Imperial Economic Committee, shows that while there are Afteen times as muny motor cars -in-the-United States as in the United Kingdom, the latter has more cars per square mile of its area, namely 22, than any other country.
The next is Belgium with 13.5. Moreover, 94 per cent of motor vehicles sold in the United Kingdom are of home manufacture, while the British share in the total world ex. port of motor vehicles is upprox- imately one sixth-British Wireless.
NOT MENTALLY STABLE
"ADOPTED SON OF ROOSEVELT"
Certified as mentally unstable but quite harmless, Lui Wah-hee, nitay Ln. Sze-took, aitas Rudolph H. Louis Roosevelt, who claimed to be the adopted son of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, was allowed to go free by Mr. K. Keen at the Central Magistracy, this morning when he again appeared on
charge of unlawful possession of a revolver. two sword bayonets and 83 rounds of ammunition at the Hotel Cecli on December 22.
Chief Delective J. Murphy, who prosecuted, on being told, of the doctor's report, sald he had been instructed not to ask for any penalty, as defendant's clunsmen had under. Latten to take him back to Teishan, "We are satisfied so long as he gets out of the Colony," he said,
His Worship discharged defendaht, but made an order confiscating the
DIITIS.
MURDER CHARGE CASE TO BE HEARD AT TAIPO
Ia connection with the murder, by strangulation, of 50-year old woman named L1 Kam-yin at 26 Wai Yan Street, Talpo, on Sunday morning, a 30-year old unemployed man, Wong Fal-chi was charged before Mr. K. Keen' at the Central Magistracy, this morning with hav-- ing committed the crime with others not in custody.
Applying for a remand of three
Among his other works are The Wanderings of ឃ Simple Child," "Campaign Pletares," "Driscoll, King of Scouts," "The Great Betrayal," "Broken___Trails," "Foiled by Woman," "The Jackaroo," "The Life and Adventures of May Yohe" and "Abner Crane's Vengeance." All were Hvely and thrilling.
Protecting
Britain's Interests
Madrid, Dec. 20.
The decision to transfer the British Embassy Valencia has been received with disappoint- ment by members of the British colony who do not propose to leave Madrid when the move Is made.
made.
The British Chamber of Com- merce has cabled to Mr. Antliony Eden, Foreign Secretary, pointing out that many members of the colony are remaining in Madrid In order to protect British in- terests, and they will be at a disadvantage --with-no-offieta) representation at the capital- Reuter,
category which the Treaty provides..
Nevertheless it is unticipated in London, the United Kingdom and French Government's ratification will both inke place early next year. British Wireles
Papua Patrol Is Safe
MISSING MONTHS IN MOUNTAINS
London, Dec. 20. IL is odally confirmed that the Government patrel, which has been last for three months in the mountains
of Papua, has now reported itself Safe,
It is reaching the const to-day, after a successful survey whereby much valuable information has been obtained.
Members of the patrol are well and inve nut bern molested by the mounlam tribes.
A search party sent out last week bas now been recalled. Reuter Bulletin Service.
KOWLOON CHURCH
ROOF ABLAZE
OUT BEFORE FIREMEN
REACH SCENE
While workmen were tarring the roof of St. Andrew's Church, Kow-- loon, this morning, some of the material with which they were work- for a time ing caught fire and threatened to do serious damage.
Considerable smoke, and the excite- ment prevalling among the coolies,
ስኳ prompted
alarm. The Brigade was called,
Before Che appliances arrived, however, the shouting workmen had beuten out-the-blaze:-Damage-way- very slight.
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CARL LAEMMES PRESENTS
BUCK
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JACK
LONDON'S
A woman tamed themt both...
by love!
Sequel to "Call of the Wild?
WHITE FANG
MICHAEL WHALEN
LEAN MUIR
. FRIDAY AND SATURDAY.
days, Inspector C. R. Rozeskwy said THE STORY OF THE IMMORTAL Florence NightinGALE !
was
the case would be transferred, to Taipo for hearing. Accused detained on the day of the murder.
The remand was granted.
KAY FRANCIS in "THE WHITE ANGEL,
A FIRST NATIONAL SCREEN MASTERPIECE
DAILY
AT
230
5:20
720
9.20
with ADOLPE MENJOU & ALICE FAYE A 20th Century Fox Musical.
"
STARE
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HANKOW
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A Paramount Picture with Edward Everett Horton Peggy Cooklin Laura Hope Crews
Elizabeth Patterson
NEW YEAR'S DAY, 1937
Barbara Stanwyck in “THE BRIDE WALKS OUT!!
GENE RAYMOND ROBERT YOUNG
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Stan
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LAUREL · HARDY
Bohemian
THE
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ANTONIO MOREND - JACQUELINE NELLS
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EDDIE CANTOR in “KID MILLIONS”
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