NEW YORK MARKET. STRONGER
UNCERTAINTY OVER UTILITIES
New York, Feb. 20. Despite continued caution, the entire list was higher on the New York Stock Exchange to-dny.
AIRSHIP
SERVICE TO EAST
FORESHADOWED BY ZEPPELIN EXPERT
Berlin, Feb. 20. • The opening of airship traßle from Europe to India and the Far East is foreshadowed by Captain Leh- mann, the trana-Atlantic. alip
Captain Lehmann
Mercante Issues strengthened on trade Fuporta and otherr were commander. heartened by the further advance in steel scrap prices, improved carload- ings, and also increased automobile produellen and wholesale and retall irade Improvements.
The unfavourable influences were the continued labour difficulties, dull and nervous commodity exchanges and uncertainty over villitles.
The Bond market was irregularly highter, with U.S. Government issuea lower, while Issues on the Curb Exchange were irregular,
Industrial
Rails
:
Utilities
Dow-Jones Averages.
Feb. 25 Feb. 20 Change 186.00 107.17 Up .40 57.43 57.81 Up .38 34.00 34,02 Qir .04 Bonds ...
103.00 104.00 Up .04 Volume:-1,700,000 shares.
Fast Trains For London Glasgow Run
LONGEST NON-STOP
SERVICE
"London, Feb. 20. New high-speed express train ser- vices between London and Glasgow are shortly to be introduced by the London and Midland Railway.
The Journey to Scotland, covering 40114 miles, will be performed, in six and half hours. The only stop- ping place will be Carlisle.
The Journey will be the longest aon-stop run in the world. The en- gines employed will be of the stream- ined type. Reuter,
RETIREMENT
JUDGES
Washington, Feb. 20. The Senate has passed the Bill permitting Judges of the Supreme Court to relire voluntarily on full pay at the age of 70 years.
The action
contain
came shortly
after
Buya
the
technical and economic conditions for such Alghts can be satisfactorily met. By 1910, Germany will have four greater comfort and cheaper. fares modern airships, and higher speeds, can be expected-Reuter Special.
Pope Pius Continues To Improve
Vatican City, Feb, 26,
Its Holiness the Popn to-day enters into the thirteenth Week of his 11- ness, with high hopes of recovery, after Limes when his life was c
despair- ed of. The recent improvement in his condition has been maintained.
Illa Holiness spends most of his day in the audience room and takes a dally walk around the apartment, sometimes alone, sometimes on the walk with a stick.
arm of a secretary.' He refuses in
on his balcony, in the sun.-Reuter Bulletin Service.
-THE
HONGKONG | TELEGRAPH. · SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1937.
CINEMA NOTES
Singing, dancing, dimples flashing. Even when tears are clinging to her Lashes, Shirley Temple is showing al, the Queen's and Alhambra Theatres to-day in her new Twentieth Century- Fox triumph, "Dimples," The grand- est story Shirley has ever had and the outstanding hit in her parade of successes. As u lille minstrel, hare monising with street singers, playing every role in "Uncle Tom's Cabin" single-landed, starring in
In a minstrel show and mothering and caring for her irrepressible and incorrigible guardian, Frank Morgan, Shirley shares with you her love and laughter, tears and thrills, trials and triumphs. in addition to Frank Morgan, Shirley's supporting cast includes Helen Westley, Robert Kent, Astrid Allwyn, Delma Byron, the Hall John son Choir and the inimitable Stepin
before and her new musical numbers literally stop the show. Morgan and Stepin Fetchit furnish abundant and hilarious laughter, while Robert Kent, Astrid Allwyn and Delma Byron pro- vidi exciting romantic interest. Helen Westley is superb in her role, and the Hall Johnson Choir provides (Continued from Page 1)
unparalleled music. Darryl F. Zanuck technical problems involved in its appointed William A. Seller director and Nunnally Johnson associate pro- Committee application. The
ducer of the m. meet again on Monday-British Wirelest,
Joan Crawford and Clark Gable in "Love on the. Run," opening at the Fetchit. Shirley is better than ever
King's Theatre' on Sunday.
League's Many Activities
-PEACE EFFORTS CONTINUED
Geneva, Feb. 29, The Secretary-General of the League has received from the Swiss,
FOUR POWERS WILL GUARD SPAIN COAST
will
RUSSIA'S OBJECTION
London, Feb. 26. Although Soviet Russia's United Kingdom, Greek, Turkish reason for withdrawing from tions informing him of the ethe International Non-Interven- couragement given to the Egyptian tion Committee's scheme of con- Government to apply for member-trol of the Spanish war zones is ship of the League.
not yet known, it is known that Representatives of National Com-
and Polish Governments communica-
"The Devil Is A Sissy”
Bringing together three of the most famous boy stars in motion pictures, directed by W. S. Van Dyke of "San Francisco" and "His Brother's Wife" fame, and telling a story that reaches
deep into the hearts, The Devil Is 想 Sissy" is at the King's Theatre to-
day, and proves to be one of the most
stirring, gripping and entertaining dramas of modern youth that the In "The
that they should interchange expert Bay of Biscay, which is alwayBenneted first "David Clero
of New Side. Metro-
On warm days he walks a litticmittees set up by different countriRussia objected to the area screen has ever produced.
in pursuance of the League's request allotted to her. It included the Devil Is a Sissy" that brilliant child actor. Freddie Bartholomew, who
ences in dealing with different boisterous at this time of year. and then "Little Lord aspects of the problem of nutrition,
as an urchin Herr Joachim von Ribbentrop, the now appears are now meeting at Geneva, The German Ambassador, told a previous Goldwyn-Mayer has given the young
York's lower Enst Chairman is Lord Astor, of the United Kingdom. The following are Committee, that Germany would only
meeting of represented:--Belgium, the
Uniterl Kingdom. Czecho-Slovakia, France,
ance, agree to the participation of Russia Hungary, Latvia, Norway, Sweden, provided that the the United States, Russia and Yugo-mendations with regard to zones were Stavia.
adapted.
NEUTRALITY RESPECTED
HITLER'S PROMISE TO SWITZERLAND
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a
the
the Non-Intervention
Committee
Luter.
British star his most humaan role in
"Kelly The Second"
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this comedy-drama of contemporary INDIVIDUAL experts' recom-boyhood. Co-starrips with Freddie ore Jackie Copper and the irresiṛtible Mickey Rooney. The story, by Row- The Intellectual Co-operation Or-]
land Brown, centres about the trio A communique issued by the Non-divorced father in the plcture, pró-
of boys. ganisation arranged
Ian Hunter, as Freddie's a meeting ati Geneva of Berne, Feb. 20
Intervention joint committee of
to-night, vides touching adult romance with "At H4 times we shall réspret the
infor international associations Suys the Soviet representative has
at Peggy Conklin portraying a Broad- OF integrity and neutrality of Switzer- which aim at encouraging studies inter team to use needle at way show girl who is Mickey's aunt.
In farm this categorically." cominon and at suggesting practical present claim to make use of the right
This is the assurance which Herr means of educating the young in the to participate in the naval supervision Others in the capable cast are Gene Hitler is stated to have given to the spirit of peace. Among the questions of Spain, as it was net interested, and Kathleen Lockhart, Sherwood former Federal
either Councillor,
with discussed were M.
co-operation
politically or otherwise, in the Batley and Buster Sievin Schulthess, during the latter's visit to League in regard to education, un-presence of its naval forces In the Berlin this week.--Reuter.
employment among young intellec- Mediterranean Sea or the Atlantic tual workers, workers' spare time Ocean, at a great distance from its
"Kelly the Second," new Hal Roach lectures, and tours of the educational own bases.
feature length comedy, is providing The Ist press as a factor for peace and
Portuguese
representative, uproarious entertainment to patrons education.
meanwhile, has reminded the-sub-
It has the of the Majestle Theatre. The February
of
Committee number
the
that Portugal
always punch of a Joe Louis; the colour of a favoured entrusting the supervision Dempsey; and the finesse of a Tunney. League's monthly bulletin statistics
to the United Kingdom, Featuring such popular sercen per- inves, besides the usual tabled sum- scheme
of the movement of world France, Germany and Italy. There- sonallttes as Patsy Kelly, Charley mary trade, the production of pig-iron, fore, he said, Portugal did not desire Chase, Port Kelton, Edward Brophy
Guinn "Big Boy" Williams, Harold steel, zinc, coal, petroleum and the 10 participate in the control scheme world's stocks of primary commod! long as it was confined to those luber, Maxie Rosenbloom and others, the story has to do with the adven- ties during 1920-30-League of Na-four powers-Reuter. tions Press.
tures of Patsy Kelly, who is the sweet- SPANISH SYMPATHY
heart-trainer of Ceeli Gallahan (Guinn "Big Boy" Williams), a truck London, Feb. 20. driver who becomes Scuor Del Voya, Spanish Minister fighter. Interspersed throughout
professional of State, has expressed to Mr. Ogilvie story,
die. Forbes, British Churge d'Agaires, the humour, romance and thrills, are suf-
which skilfully
suf- sympathy and concern felt by fletent gars to tab the productionTMa Spanish Government at the accident comedy. Directed by Gus Moins, to H. M. S. Royal Oak which resulted "Kelly the Second" brings Patsy Kelly in the wounding of five officers and to the screen in her first feature- men.-British Wireless.
length picture for Hal Roach although she has previously been seen in eight full-length films for other producces.
President Roosevelt's announcement at a press conferenée that he would address the nation in a radio talk on
London, Feb. 26. March D. The address is expected to The total amount applied for
tervent support for the tenders for £40,000,000 Treasury cute Court plon, pointing out that the was £74,175,000. The average rate alternative is a constitutional amend- | fur bills Bt three months was ment which would Introduce dan- 10/5.390, against 11/3.05d a week ngo, gerous delay-Reuter.
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BOWEN ROAD CAR PARK
ROAD WIDENING
SCHEME
The Government is inviting ten- ders for the widening of Magazine Gap Road and the provision of a car park at its junction of Bowen Road. The work comprises all the necessary decking and surfacing for
in the rond line and forming
a car park, and widening the bridge, both with all necessary contingent| works.
FRENCH FLIERS SERIOUS CRASH AT THAKET
The French fliers Georges
Libert
Tenders are also being invited for and Gilbert Denis were many hours!
DIOCESAN SCHOOL
OLD BOYS' ASSOCIATION
SCHOLARSHIP
A splendid tribute both to the
the erection of a concrete structure overdue yesterday afternoon. and School and to Mr. Sykes, a former to cover an approach from Connaught tears were felt for their safety.
Road to the vehicular ferry wharf, Despite bad weather the filers had headmaster, was made at the annual
together with footpaths contingent works.
T.T.
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Selling
T.T. Shanghul TT. Singapore Jupan
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Buying
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4 m/s, D/P
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4 m/s. France
30 d/s. India
and
7
Mr.
the dinner, which, was
Old Boys dinner of the Diocesan other done well until they left Akyab ut
Association last night. It took the on Thursday. They p.m. (G.M.T.) on were intending at
at that time to fly form of a scholarship, the money for which, amounting to $2,000 was direct to Hongkong, with the proviso presented to the present Headmaster, that they might land at Hanol if the Rev. C. B. R. Sargent, by the anything went wrong. Hanoi all yes- President of the Association, terday was trying to make wireless Peter sin. is. 2.27/32 communication with them and fail-
Prior to .is. 2.27/32 ing, while by 2 p.m. it was definite
2015% that the fillers had landed somewhere, held at the Hotel Cecil, the annual .52% since by that time their fuel must
general meeting was held. Mr. Sin 10 have run out. Where they landed,
look the Chair and was supported 01 however, was unknown, and no news council:-Mr. AG. F. Prew (Hon. by the following members of the 304 could be obtained.
Secretary), Mr. G. She, Dr. Arthur Woo, Mr. T. S. W. Chan, Mr. B. C. Shanghal, Feb. 20. Randall, Mr. J. L. Youngsaye und The French authorities announce Mr. S. Jex. that the airmen Denis and Libert,
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04:2
Crash In Indo-China
The Hon. Dr. R. H. Kotewall was
.6.49 attempting the Paris-Tokyo fight niso present.
75 within 100 hours, crashed at Thakliet .132 in the Laos province of Indo-Chint
1/60
1/3.1/32
One of the aviators, was injured. Reuter,
The annual report and accounts elected to offee for the current year. were approved and the following
According to similar information President, the Hon. Dr. Li Shu-fan: -President, Mr. Peter Sin; Vice- .1/3 received in Hongkong the plane was Hon. Secretary, Mr. A. G. F. Prot 30% badly damaged and the fight has Hon. Treasurer, Mr. J. L.. Youngsure 6,74 been abandoned. The identity of Members of the General Committee. .82% the injured man is unknown.
U.S. Cross rate in London .4.88.29/32
Latvian Airman
Messrs. G. She, D. J. N. Anderson,
T. S. W. Chan, Dr. Arthur Woo, H. Gurkes, the Latvian alaman Mesars. A. Crawford, W. N. Thomas who arrived here from Europe some Tam, F. A.
W. J. Howard
inonths ago and damaged his, plane B. D. Lay, Cadbridge, P, Wong,
the meeting that a Mutual Aid Fund
LOCAL ESTATE
Permission has been granted to as he was taking off for Tokyo, or- and B. C. Randall. Mr. Robert Millar, c/o.. Messrs. rived back in Hongkong yesterday It was proposed and adopted by Butterfield and Swire, Co., Ltd., from a short sigy in Hanoi. Jawful attorney, for scaling of He announced that he had return- be formed with the lden of alleviating certified copy of probate of the willed because he expects the spare any temporary distress among the of the late Mr. James Puncheon, parts for his machine to orrive here members of the Association. formerly of Hongkong, and No. 22, this week, and after they are fited Dillingburgh Road, Eastbourne, he will set out for Tokyo before| Piercy, Mr. Henry Sykes and the Sussex The deceased left local Bring to Latvia, estate sworn under $60,000.
A wedding has been arranged be-l tween Mr. William Sullivan, Police officer, No. 8, Police Station, and} Miss_Margaret Olwin George, No. 1,| Minden. Avenue.
P.O. Box 717. Chief Justice bas directed that the It is notided that His Honour the next Criminal Sessions shall be held on Monday, March 15, at 10 am.
STEEL FOR U.S. NAVY
Washington, Feb. 20, President Roosevelt states that the Government attempts to obtain steel for the Navy has so far been virtually Mr. Charles Edison, Assistant Secret- without result He is conferring with 45, of the Navy, on the problem. United Press.
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Immediately following the annual general meeting, there was an ex- traordinary general meeting at which four amendments to the constitution were adopted,
It is notified that Mr. G. S Archbutt resumed duty as a Member of the Trafie Board on January 22.
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