Heavy Shells Hit Madrid
City Bombarded From Long Range
day
Madrid, Apr. 19. For the eighth successive shells rained upon Madrid. to-day. The guns responsible are of
Very large calibre and are many miles and their shells fall regularly away, at two minute intervals, rocking the city. The guns, are concentrating on the centre of the capital and there have been numerous casualties.- Uniter Press.
LOYALIST ADVANCE
Barcleone, Apr. 13. Loyalists claimed to-day to have cut the rebel communications between Teruel and Saragosan, advancing on Calatayad and capturing the stragelle villages of Argent, Lebrun and
Visiedo.-United Press,
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NOTES
In accord with its custom by which players are constantly given Frenter opportunity, Metro-Goldwyn- Mayer presents Joseph Callein in a new role, this time as hero instead of a viinin. The picture is "Mon of the People" starring to-day at the King's Theatre. Callela draws the pour boy who has character of risen through struggle to the post
assistant prosecutor. The gusting repetition of crooked politics
but he is
of
stirs him to action
dis-
power- Jess. He josca the job. Λ sympathielle governor appoints him to hend an investigating committee interested, in corrupt corporations The first corporation upon which he nights happens to be one of the crookedest of them all and, also, one in which the mother of his sweet- heart is a heavy stockholder. The young attorney plunges and wins both the case and the girl. Callein has the best role of his career, which Is saying a great deal. Florence Rice in the romantic role continues her steady ascent to stardom. Ted Henly provides comedy, and a capa- ble supporting cast includes Thomas Mitchell, Catharine Doucet, Paul Stanton and Jonathan Hale.
In
"Lady From Nowhere" Blending comedy and melodrama dases, large, well-proportioned 1/214 Lady From Nowhere," the Colum- 492 bla picture which opens to-day at Alhambra Theatre, presents 3.90% the
20 Mary Astor in one the most amusing screenplays in und entertaining which she has appeared. Briefly, It is the story of a manicurist who witnesses
a gangland murder and has to flee for her life. Her fight takes her to Clearview, a small town, where she meets Earl Daniels, young newspaper reporter, and the real complications set in. "Lady From Nowhere" introduces Charles Quigley to the screen in the roman- The tic lead opposite Miss Astor. newcomer is handsome, personable and should go places. Others in the cast are Rita LaRoy, Thurston Hall. Charters. Gene Morgan,, Spencer Norman Willis, Claudia Coleman, Matty Fain and John Tyrell. The picture Was directed by Gordon Wilce
"Hearts Divided"
2011 103 -British Wireleaz.
HOMES FOR WAR ORPHANS
Valencia, Apr, 19. From Barcelona 300 children orphaned by the war will leave soon for Mexico, accompanied by doctors
homes await and nurses, for; new them. Hundreds of offers from Mexican families have been received for these orphaned children.-Reuter.
KING FAROUK IN LONDON
London, Apr. 10. King Farouk of Egypt has arrived in London, and was met at the station
by practically the whole Egyptian colony and representatives of the
British Government.-Reuter,
ABOLISHING TIPS
•
an-
Paris, Apr. 19. The Prime Minister's office nounces that M. Leon Blum, the Pre- mier, and the Minister of Labour propose demanding that the Bill sup- pressing Ups be included in the agenda of the next session of the Chamber of Deputies-Reuter.
Help Kidneys
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. TUESDAY,
Ted Healy, Florence Rice and Joseph Callela in "Man of the People,"
now showing at the King's Theatre.
BRIGHT CONCERT
MASSED BANDS PERFORM AT QUEEN'S THEATRE
seen
THE FIRE BRIGADE
CONCENARATION OF KOWLOON APPLIANCES
APRIL 20, 1937.
SUICIDE THEORY
INQUEST ON CHINESE Just Unpacked
LAWYER
PU
A theory
to how Ng Mai, Shanghai lawyer, died was advanced by Sub-Inspector D. J. Dredge, of Aberdeen Police Station, at the Cen- tral Magistracy yesterday when the inquest was continued before Mr. W. Schofield and a jury comprising C. L. Plana (foreman), Au Wing and Fung Yu-kei, Detective-Inspector C. R. Rozéskwy was in charge of the case for the Pollee.
Ng's body was found on a hillside above Aberdeen reservoir on Junu- organ with the external ary 17 severed.
women
Wong Kwok-kel, master at the Road, Wan Hing School, Waterloo sold he met Ng about three years ngo. He appeared to be well off but was of a frugal disposition and never showed much money nor did he any much about himself. So far as he knew he had friends. About a month before his death he told witness that be want- ed to marry and asked him to in- troduce to him a woman of good appearance who knew English. The inst time witness saw him wus on January 0.
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Miss Tsui Kim-fong, who had been mentioned at the first hearing stated she had met Ng at the Wan For many years the Hongkong Hing school in November last year, Fire Brigade had been without ade- About a month later she began to quate facilities for its appliances and teach him English. She also met personnel in Kowloon, especially in him socially, going out with him, dis- alone and in 'a' party. She received the Mongkok and Shamshuipo triets.
him frequently at her house but as visited For some twelve or fourteen years far as she knew he never
He had never talked tenements polities to her. the Mongkok Stalion has been housed other women. The Inniskil-in converted
The last time she saw him was been in the early morning of January 0 the at the reservoir in King's Park. He said then that he would go to her
am. but he house at 10 arrive.
Chinese
Shamshuipo appliances have Fronting Nathan Road, while kept in temporary quarters in Police compound.
the
did not
ho
The concert of the massed bands at the of two battalions given Queen's Theatre last night proved to be one of the most social as well no the most attractive musical events
The
performers were of the year. the massed bands of the Royal In- nistilling Fusillers with pipers and dancers, and the 1st Battalion. The Royal Ulster Rifles. lings came to Hongkong to assist at the manoeuvresuch since then, their assistance at a won
wonderful entertain- ment last night was a gracious fare- On April 30 these two branches of well gesture which will make their the Brigade will be moved into new Harper's old
Policy Theory. return to Singapore this week a quarters-Andrew
motor showrooms and the adjoining matter of real regret.
Sub-Inspector Dredge sald His Excellency the Officer Ad-house, situated opposite the Princess
the received a report at 2.30 p.m. on Government, the
the Theatre in Nathan Road near
and, went to a spot wering.
Mr. N. L. Smith, was present Prince Edward Road junction. The January 17 with Mrs. Smith, and HE. Major- premises, Nos. 745-747, had been un- above Aberdeen feservoir where he General W. Bartholomew, Mrs, occupied for some time prior to the found Ng's body. Scattered around
A. Bartholomew; Rear Admiral and Government taking them over, and a big rock a few feet from the body bottle with brandy in it, another Mrs. C. G. Sedgwick were among a are now being reconstructed for the were various articles, including a gallery full of distinguished officers Brigade's purposes..
which had contained Chinese wine, of the services and civilians.
There will be a concentration in three bus tickets, a belt, a banditer- The A.O.G. was welcomed by the old showroom of the four ap-chief, a knife, and some cotton lint, Rodwell, and pllances at present at Mongkok and all of which were blood-stained. A Marlon Davies, in her latest pro- Lieut.-Col. R. M.
Majer II. A. Allen, officers command- Shamshulpo stations, together with waistcoat with blood on it was on duction, "Hearts Divided" will
from Talmigatsui, two am- some bushes a short distance away screened at the Oriental Theatre on Ing the Rifles and Inniskillings res-one
and Wednesday
Thursday. The
ohe destitule bulances and
am- but, although a thorough search pectively. pleture is said to have been pro-
was mode, no chat could be found. fully programme duced on a lavish scale with beau tiful sets ond colourful settings The scenes are laid largely in the
historical Patterson mansion
but
be
4
The
Mr. G. C. Moss, who is in charge of Kowloon, will move to the new premises, and this station will be- come the Kowloon Headquarters.
With the change-over the old Mongkok and Shamshulpo stations will be vacated.
had been taste-bulance. arranged to cater for widely
Forty-eight Bremen will be ac varying tastes but perhaps the most popular of all the items were those commodeted in the rooms immediate
while the given by the Pipers, Four of those, ly above the showroom, Baltimore and its spacious grounds, gaily clad, marched up the length adjoining house will serve as quar- ters, for the three officers who are there are also sequences
of the hall to the platform where Washington, an outlying race track, their rhythm was taken up by the to be attached to the station.
In the palace of Emperor Massed Banda and converted into and Napoleon of France. Dick Powell, those sweet old songs of Ireland: who has the leading, masculine role. "Wild Irish Rose," "She was lovely also sings songs specially written for and fair," "Where Irish Eyes' and the production. Other music furnished in the form of spirituals so on, while the audience insisted on
more. sung by the fantous Hall Johnson
Popular Airs Choir, representing slaves in their
estale. A on the Patterson
fitting encore to this number quarters
the Other players in the cast include was the March composed by Charlie Ruggies, Claude Rains, Ed- conductor of the number, Mr. W. C.
Horion,
incorporating Arthur Windram,
"Om Everett
to ward
Clara Philadelphia” and a few more popular Treacher, Henry Stevenson,
John Larkin, Walter tunes. Blandick, Kingsford and Etienne Girardot.
later "Gold Diggers of 1937"
it
The Pipers and dancers were seen in another rousing appearance when Irish traditional turns were
HUMOROUS PLAYS
TO BE STAGED IN ST. ANDREW'S CHURCH HALL
Judging from the presence' of the bottles witness was of the opinion that the deceased had gone to the spot under the influence of alcohol and suffering from a disease. There was no sign of a struggle and he formed the opinion that the man had committed suicide.
Inspector Rozeskwy: I don't think S. I. Dredge can say that. I may be wrong but........
The Coroner: Well, he has to explain the opinions he formed, but we can't take that as a judgment. nor can we let that influence our own judgment.
.:
Witness, continuing, said there was no sign of a basket or anything else In which the bottles and other things could have been contained. When the medical examination was held "Gold Diggers of 1937," Intesi in given.
On Wednesday and Thursday of slight cut was discovered at the The bloodstains the-famous-series-of-every-other-Of the rest of the programme, the this week the dramatic section of St. back of the head.
-on-the-singlet, waistcoat....and shirt. year musical comedies made by stirring crescendos of "William Tell," Andrew's Club is producing three Warner Bros., is how at the Majestie introduced by the soft mates of duie, one-net plays at St. Andrew's Church could have been caused by that cut. was de- Hall, Kowloon, As with most one- The Coroner remarked that as for Theatre, with Dick Powell and Jean pipes and French horns
given A great ovation. act plays, the humerous element pre-as the evidence now showed, quite Don't Take Drastic Drugs Blondell, the newlyweds, as its stars. servedly
like its predecessors, a lot of Bandsman T. Gibson gave saxophone dominates in the pieces chosen, and a number of things were taken to had, inst-stepping, lovely-to-look-at dan solos which showed great mastery the audiences can look forward to the spot and at least two left it be
fore the body was found-the basket cing girls trained by Busby Berkeley of the instrument and provoked some hilarious moments.
and the man's coat. Mullin with his cornet selo Sir Arthur Pinero's "The Play- In answer to the foreman of the excellent entertainment. The goers" is an excellent little play, and jury, witness sald no finger prints Harburg, and Harry Warren and Al xylophone duet "The Two Imps" shows in small compass Pinero's were found on the knife. Dubin. Victor Moore, comedian of the New York musical was a charming plece and very well ability at character drawing.
musical executed.
The hearing was adjourned until Wednesday. comedy stage, helps support
The proceeds of the evening were Powell-Blondell star combination.devoted to the Cheero Club. There is also Lee Dixon, noted ec- centric dancer from Broadway. making his screen debut; a new and striking torch-singer named Resu- below:
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FRANK LLOYD
The director of "Mutiny one Bounty"
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MAID OF SALEM
Adolph Zukor presente” a Paramount Picture, with Harvey Stephens, Edward Ellis, Gale Sondergaard, Coulsä ̃Dròsiör, Virginia. Waldlos, Bonita Granville:? COMING SOON
(no
is interspersed with new hit and songs by Harold Arlen and E. Y gave
less than 200 of them this time) ughter as well as admiration, while
the
The Programme
The full programme is given
"Lot 13," by Laurence Housman, although providing many laughs, is not so much a comedy as a character. sketch.
give Birds in a Cage", by Gertrude The third plece to be performed,
this
Hind Marquis, besides such familiar 1 March "Le Regiment du Sam-E. Jennings, returns to comedy pure fun-makers as Glenda Farrell, Os-bre et Meuse" (Ruuski.) With Bug good Perkins, Olin Howland, Irene lers of the 1st Bn., The Royal Ulster Ware and Charles D. Brown.
"Half Angel"
Rifles.
2 Overture "William Tell" (Ros- cint.
3-Pipers of the Royal Inniskilling Fusiilers with the Massed Bands.
4-Grand Irish Fantasin "Let Erin Remember." (Fritz Brase.)
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and simple. The dialogue in WARM TRIBUTE BY play is deliciously amusing, and the characters are cleverly portrayed.
CHIEF JUSTICE The casting has received careful' attention, and the company has been Making yesterday what, was pro- Gay
Inst appearance at assiduously trained by the honerary bably his humour vies with thrilling mystery and sparkling dialogue with
producer, Mr. L. E. Kirby, who was Criminal Sessions before his retire- exciting romance In "Half." Angel,"
also jointly responsible for the veryment, Mr. Tim Murphy, Assistant the Darryl F. Zanuck Twentieth
successful entertainment given by S. Director of Criminal Intelligence Contury production now at the Stor 5-Saxophone Solos by Bdsm. T. Andrew's Club
a year ago. So well (Crime), was paid a warm tribute by 97 Cristobal, Paco,' Manila, P.I. Theatre with Frances Dee, Brian Gibson, 17R.U. Rifies. Accompanied, were the plays received on that the Chief Justice, Sir Atholl Mac- Donlevy and droll Charles Butter- by L/Cpl. S. Mason, 1/R.U. Rifles. occasion that it has been decided this Gregor. worth featured it the head of an 0-Reminiscences of Techalkowsky year to produce on two
successive impostni cast that
His Lordship said: Mr. Murphy, it Jn one only. Helen Westley, Henry Stephenson, and Sara
Part of the proceeds are to be given is perhaps strange that I, a new- Ifaden. "Half Angel" tra Items of Syncopated Rhytlun.
comer to this Colony, should be re- raisce itself beyond the ordinary, in BIrish Dancing by Doncers of to charity, and the sale of tickets so
fur has been highly satisfactory. calling to you your very long and the opening scenes, with Miss Dee on the Royal Inniskilling Fusillers. trini for the poison murder of her 9 Cornet Solos by L/Cpl. A. Mul-These cost $1.00 (children half price) honourable career as a member of father. Everybody is convinced of in, R. Inniskilling Fusiliers.
and may be obtained through any the Police Force; but so long as I am her guilt with the exception of
10.
8-Xylophone Duet The Two member of the club, or at the door Chief Justice bere I deem it my the night of the performante: what are the feelings, not only of privilege to present from the Bench Brian Donlevy, a dashing reporter, Imps" (Kenneth J. Alford.)^ and comical Charles Butterworth, 11.-A Selection of Songs of the The time of commencement is & p. myself and my brother Judges since his "atooge." Bess Meredyth and Army arranged by W. C. Windram. on each night.
my short stay here, but also oli my Gene Fowler wrote the screen play, Regimental Marcher of the Royal
predecessors, on the occasion of what based on an original story by F. Scott Ulster Rifles; The Royal Inniskilling
is probably your last appearance Tennyson, Sidney Lanfeld directed. Fusiliers.
here.
by Dan Godfrey,
also includes Arrambined Rhythmic Orches-
any
National Anthem
The conductors were Mr. W. C. Windram, of the Inniskillings and Mr. H. A. Hole of the Ulsters.
nights instead of
on
T.T.
EXCHANGE
Selling
"When's Your Birthday?".. The Infinite talent of Joe E. Brown was never better exemplified than David L. Loew production which is
Demand.... showing at the Queen's Theatre to-
TT. Shanghai. day. As a comedian of his type, we SZECHUEN FAMINE
T.T. Singapore think there is no one who approaches
T.T. Japan him in easy versatility, nor
$1,400,000 WILL BE USED
T.T. India whose flecting expressions arc
FOR RELIEF
T.T. U.S.A. funny to behold. This quito so
Manila T.T. hilarious picture has the completely
TT. Shanghai, April 19.
Batavia novel background of astrology. The
TT. Bangkok General Chu Ching-lan, Chairman subject is Ideally suited to. comedy
T.T.
Saigon treatment. Marian. Marsh is the of the National Famine Relief Com-
T.T. France girl in the case, and. has never ap-mission and former Governor of peared to better advantage, either Canton, left for Chungking by air T.T. Germany photographically or histrionically. this morning with over $1,400,000 T.T: Switzerland The barker is the suave Fred Kent-raised by the mortgaging of bonds on TT. Australia
for the relief, of famine-striken ing, who makes..an engaging Ogure loans of racketeer
QUEEN'S & right. other members of the cast Sacchion, where it is estimated that
ALHAMBRA
who do especially good work are starvation Edgar Kennedy, Suzanne Kaaren,
י,
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Reuter.
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to 4 m/s. France
You have, I see, no less than 34 years service with the Police Force, and I understand that you have a 1s. 2.27/32 unique and
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