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THEATRE

"SCENES FROM

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ROYAL

SHAKESPEARE

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(ais arranged for ST. GEORGE'S DAY) WILL BE REPEATED IN AID of WAR CHARITIES

WEDNESDAY, 25th April,

Matinos at 5 pm.

On SATURDAY, 28th April.

at 9.15 p.m. "

Booking Opens at Mess. MOUTRIE

Ca, on WEDNESDAY, 18th April at 0A.M...

PRICES AS USUAL: $1.

$3, $2.

(Children Half Price on the Matinee)"

Soldiers and Sailors in uniform

be admitted at Half-Price.

(Continued an Page 8.)

will

be

HONGKONG, TUESDAY, April 21, 1917.

THE CHINA MAIL.

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THE SHAKESPEARIAN PERFORMANCE.

the

TUESDAY, APRIL 24 1917.

THE MAGISTRACY.

A DESERTED WIFE.

0

The case

UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF OPIUM.

Before Mr. J. E. Wood this morning

opium, valued at $40. a Chinose was charged with the unkow→ ful possession of a quantity of raw

Sergeant Fincott of the Water Police

alone will need machinery of value ST. GEORGE'S DAY. al from $73,000,000 to $100,000,000. France will also have to bring in for agricultural requirements. 17,200 tractors, 125,000 ploughs, 10,000, St. George's Day being also chreihing machines, a great number anniversary of Shakespeare, it

was at harrown and other agricultural eminently fitting that Scenes from machinery. The immediate needs Shakespeare short form one of the of France in machinery of various main features of the day's programme. kinds, during the first year after the While we have all learnt to know that any theatrical performance which Mr. Walter Sinclair and Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Hay combine to proluce is a ay that last night's productions were assured success, it is not too much to

series of triumphs which exceed and Spirits:-Misses Marjorie Offd, that the defendant, according to the most sanguine expectations.Jahattutterrez, Gertie Simmons, Violet Chinese, custoin, legally married the The story of the alleged assault is The whole evening's progrannie was May, Mahel Blackman, Violet Capell, Mol complinant twenty years ago and and adjourned the exse til next iling waged for the worthy of the record house-a record d'Ahnacia e Castro, Patricia Remedios subsequently went to Trinidad when nesilky, Hixing the defendant's bail at

the great poet was admirably created by the performers in their fairy-lika dancing, the dresses and lighting affects, while the rendering of the accorapani- ment. played by Mias Aileen Lille, assisted by the orchestra, added greatly named Tong Hong Chan was charged it which 1 Chinese to a rose enchanting and delightful on voimand with cutting and wound- scene. Mrs. Hay and Mrs. P. Tod were ing his wife, of the 10th instant, at informed the Magistats that the opiuna responsible for the arrangements Tok (Titania) Miss Betty Flammenilond, was concluded in Mr. Melbourt in the cabin of a sampan and and those who took part in it were Mras residence at No. 49. Hollywood was discovered conesulal behind s (k), Miss Eilsen Stubbings (Cobweb), Lourne's Court this morning.

as the defendant was the only mai Eileen Lammert (lustardseed): the solicitor for the complaint, and the enatody Miss Kathleen Simmonds (Math) Miss. Mr. Leo D'Almada appeared as aboard the boat he was taken into fairies were Miss frida Osmund, defendant was represented by Mr. da Socas and Dorothy Razayer: Elves Misses Phyllis d'Almada Castro, Maria J. H. Garliner.

Mr. Haywood, who appeared as solicitor for the defendant, pleaded not guilty, on behalf of his client and uskol for a remand.

His Worship granted the application"

These

tow

war, will amount to $399,000,000 and these of Belgium to 8424,000,000. fucts and figures fund fund for deep reflection in the madness of war, and the best consolation the world has is that the hope may be fulfiled that

titie was tinal de tenetion of war.

NEWS OF THE DAY:

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

An ordinary general merging of the Hongkong Tramway Co., Lu, will be held to-morrow at noon in the offices at Messus, farine; Math. son de Coq Fadl

Hon, Mr. J. H. Kemp (annun:) $10 Hou. Mr. Kemp (special). 15 ASGAR

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enttainly from the financial point of Amy Stoneham, Winnie Lawson, Nellie

view, for ne na suat was sold for leas Reynolis, Cecily Reynolds and line-sided for the past, Afeen years, $200. than six dollars while several were sold | Demand. Bottom, Mr. R. Herbert. Three years ago he became a

fo

for well over a hundred dollars the The ballet was to the music of Mendels.Christian and noried # Christian DUPLICATE LOTTERY TICKETS highest figure paid for a pair of seats sohn's Rondo Capriccioso. »

wife, a native of Trinidad, who he i being 3300-the house must have been After this epme au interval of fifteen recently brought

In Mr. Melbourne's Court this moMTI- worth $8,000 at least.

Hongkong. Those responsible for the entertain-unity of adjourning to the City Hall arrival in the Colony, his dose wile possession 2,000. duplicate lottery minutes, giving the audience an opportUpon hearing of the defendant's Chineas, was fined $100 to the charge of unlawfully having in hie mast are to be congratulated upon their where refreshments were obtainable. (the couplainant) came to Hongkong tickets. fchoice of scenes from Shakespearo's The Arst number after the intervalul approached him regarding money; plays, as well as upon their bigly comprised three scenes from Hamlet-for maintenange. As he refused to anceessful presentation,

Act I, Sec. 4-Act I See 5, and Act comply with her request, she ap III Sce. I. Mr. W. Sinclair playsil pened to the Secretary or Chinese

heard.. in

Affair but received no satisfaction.

the part

of Hamlet, Mr. J. E. Bullock, Miss Reta Hazeland took the part of defendant's residence at No. 43. that of the ghost of Hamlet's father, On the 10th instant she went to the Ophelia, while Mr. J. J. Dewar was Hollywood Road, and demanded |

Mr. Sinclair

gava

CRIMINAL SESSIONS.

ROBBERY AND ASSAULT.

The Criminal Sessions were resumed this morning, In a case before Sir

one gold chain, one pair of gold bangles

A hukong one Kwok Fuk and steal from him 9500,

to Megs Reta Hazeland for her very complainant suffering front two cuts and 24 pieces of clothing and also that successful interpretation of the part on her head and a chs on one of her one Kwok Kan Mui, on the 11th Jana- of Ophelia in this scene. So also is wrists, the wounds having been ary, at Shankiwau did feloniously Mr. Bullock deserving of the highest praise for his part in this number. He inflicted with a chopper" The cou receive 8130 from the two accused, has an adrainable atage voice and his platant accused the defendant of knowing the money to have been stolen. address to Hamlet was delivered with haring assaulted Her with such a all the impressiveness the part demanla.

Mr. G. N. Orme, of the Attorney Gen- eral's office appeared for the prosecution.

Then came

will be impossible. The Commission take a pater of "the bangles she gentlemen, provided a cheral effect were taken in these scones by Mr. states that the destruction of public hade hemp to him. Upon receivrarely [1710 and private property

the ing the bangles the stranger Western scene of hostilities may de

mediately devamped with the jewel estimated at G.33,730,000,000 and ery in his possession,

.. ...

The Jurymen were:-H. R. Bequeirz,

the

The Theatre was decorated tastefully with evergreens and red and white ribbons and the banner of St George THE DESTRUCTIVENESS In connection with the Hong- and also a large illuminated represents

OF THE WAR.

Kong Charek Missionary Aseqciation,tion of the St. George's Shield, over the n service ad intercession is to be tekli entrance to the theatre. On the stage, a Horatio, a friend of Hamlet, and Mr. firndle for maintenance. The defen William Bees Davies, the Chief Justice, Tux glimpses the reader gets from in St. John's Cathedral ro-morrow, special proscenin had been erected and Herbert Marcellus, an officer. time to tinis in the telegrams at the at 6.30 p.m., when address will also a stage, ruined a few feet above the

47 exquisite dant onbered her imm the house. front of the destructivetess of war, be given by the Bishop of Victoria. stage proper, which arrangement con- the scenes.

study of Hamlet 312 Teach of and an altercation ense Sud- Chan Kwong, Cheung Fun and other" and especially of the wanton destrue

siderably enhanced the various settings soliloquy "To be or not to be?" was

Eis. rendering of the tlenly a police whistle and cries of that on the 11th January 1917, at persons unknown were charged with: The Hon. Treasurer of the Alive and einbled the costumes to be seen to fine piece of alocation, while I'save life" were heard counting from Quarry, Bay, they did feloniously nerauit tion systematically practised by the Memorial and Afiliated Hospitals begs the best mirantage." In front of this an feigned madness in the list scene was the defendant's residence. Germans as they are steadily driven to knowledge with thanks the fellow. appopriate drop curtain had been pro very high compliment is due also (P.C. 607) responded and found the

a remarkably cliver performance. A out of the territory they have inpuded,ing donations to the funds of the vided before which the musical and other suggest what a preligion task con- Hospitals:-

items were presented, thus avoiding fronts whoever attempts to compute

any delay which would have otherwise the damages which are stained.

been necessary for the changing of the Several bodies of investigators are

scenery. This temporary stage, however, engaged on this work, and an

had one draw back, at least so far The total collection at the Gratorio part of the audience in the back of the American Mission which set itself given on Good Friday in St. John's lower part of the house was concerned. The stage settings of these scenes were weapon, but the defendant denied. The Reused, who were undefended, et the task with a view to ascertain Cathedral impunted to $1.052: D: and Sinco. this stage was several feet backed by Mr. Sinclair.

ing how America would best be able as the expeaser are met separately this from the foothghts, the players, when next scene was filled by Mr. H. E.

the charge, stating that the con- pleaded not guilty. The intervs! between this and the plainant's wounds were self-inticted. t help

.in

the great work of amount has been sent by Mr. Denman using the front part of their own Miriel who iu the role of Amiens of When the constable, was called as a WC. Jackson, H. P. Allgood, J. W. economic restoration in France has Fuller intakt re the Red Cross and stage were in reality not much "As you Like It," finely sang Under witness, however, he corroborates Braga, J. J. Issace, G. Ropp. S. Green- recently issued a report. It opens Faller wishes to take this opportunity

Prisoners of War Funds. Mr. Denman more than "about half way forward the Greenwood Tree" set for baritone the complainant's story by deposing field. with a statement of the extent of of thanking all those who took part their lines gesitated a position at the from "The Merry Wives of Windsor resilence on the 10th instant, he saw wid.

on the actual stage, and whom and orchestra by Mr. Norman Peterka that as he entered the defendant's the rain caused by the War in and embled him to obtain such

a couple of scenes

Mr. G. N. Orme, in outlining the case France. It says that 750 towns excellent rendit.

angenten of the temporary erection. they Page, Mrs. E. Davidson as Mistress

in which Mrs. Hay appeared as Mistress the defendant strike the complainant

The first and second accused were have been destroyed and that

were practically at the back of the per Ford, and Mr. Hay as Sir John Falstaff.

with a chopper.

charged with armed robbery from manent stage. The result was that in Thèse scenes were not one whit less A kinesa wornan, residing a 2,350 towns and villages, occupied No. 22, Grain Street, hay ported difficult but the players were not to bad preceded them. We believe this was to support the defenes repudiated accuser was charged with receiving by the enemy, are probably more or

When the case was resumed this a junk plying between Shaukiwan many instances hearing was extremely successfully presented than those which noting, however, witnesses called and Hongkong, and to the Police that at about 6 p. blame for this.

third less extensively damaged. The

Mrs. Davidson's first appearance in local on the rd instant, whilst walking work of reconstruction in ouly "part in the street, she was accosted by singing of.. the National Anthem, the certain to be in request whenever any of the after-war problem; it will later who asked for the loan of two audience joining" in.

The performance was opened by the amateur theatricals, but she played her the evidence given by Police Con-some of the money knowing it to

part with so much success that she is stable No. 807.

have been stolen. The origin of the necessary to renovate the gold bangles, valued at $250), which was weil rendered by Mrs. Hill, and the scarcely necessary to say more than assault, was visiting her daughter prisoners wore engaged, formerly did

The solo verse further productions are contemplated."

The first witness called was an old case was jealousy following rivalry industrial equipment of the country, she was wearing. As the stranger chorus, which was composed of over that they lived up to their high reputation a married woman also residing at the sole business of carrying the salt Of the acting of Mr. and Mrs. Hay it is lady who, on the right of the alleged between two junks carrying salt dah to Hongkong The junk on which the without which economic restoration explained that he merely wanted to fifty ladies and about

No. 43, Hollywood Road. This wit- fish from Shaukiwan to Hongkong, but thirty which is high praise indeed Minor parts

W. Purves, Mr. A. K. Mackenzie, and ess deposed that on the night of later, another junk, of which the com- the Colony Mr. F, W. Richardson. Mr. C F P. Hay as the Tester then

the alleged assault, she was awaken-plainant was master, came into the trade The next curtain raiser was Ariel'sed by a noise and then heard and cut out the first junk and was now. came before the curtain and rendered, Song from "The Tempest" capitaliy in excellent style, the Jester's Prologue given by the Chorus with orchestral police whistle. She arose from her doing practically all the business in the Eastern theatre at -At the Phoenix Club last even-,

from Henry VIII.

'accompaniment.

bed, which was in the passage and Evidence will be given, said Mr. Orme, |G.$2,250,000,000. Shipping losses ing one megers who had not King John, Act IV., Scene I, in which Mr. Sinclair, impersonating the King

The first scene presented was from Henry V.Act III Scene I. in which and enter the kitchen.

It was followed by a scene from saw a woman buriedly pass her bed that on a day, a few days prior to the are not included in these figures, exhausted their funds at the Café the King's Chamberlain is charged by before Harfleur, bids his soldiers seconds later the women made her possibility of robbing the competitive A few robbery, the first accused spoke of the The destruction of property in Chantant ruffled two bottles of "Ye the King to put out with hot irons the "Once more into the breach" with the exit with a chopper in her hund.junk, and on the day before the robbery, Poland is estimated at $875,000,000 Akie English" Lavender water; the eyes of the young Prince Arthur. and in the Balkans as $300,000,000, wines of which, Mr. A. P. Nobbs J. E. Bullock impersonated the Cham- his fine declamation of the rousing not see her face. Whilst the woman rowed in the direction of Hongkung Mr. cry of "God for Harry, England and She then approached witness's bed, the prisoners boarded a shallow boat on St. George." His pose in armour and but as it was dark the witness could the west side of Kowloon and were These figures alone give us the und Mr. E. W. James, put them up berlain, enormons total, expressed id pounds for auction. The first bottle fond the Prince, and Messrs J. J. Dewar

Miss Veronica Butterfield apeech won enthusiastic applause. sterling, of over £1,400,000,000, and purchaser in Capt. Cornellisen for and R. G. Herbert were "the

After this came Rosalind's Epild was standing near the bed, the wit and anchored some distance from Borg gue from "As You Like It," most ness saw her cut herself with the ong till the morning, wheir they were: the work of destruction is yet fur the very useful sum of $21.75 and tioners. The presentation of this scone charmingly given by Mrs. W. Logan. chopper. and then proceed into the

taken to a position opposite Quarry the second bortie under the per-was very realistic. Miss Butterfield rendering" by the chorus of Elgar's from being completed! Then if we give barter of the auctioneer, made a charming Prince. She spoke Epilogue from "The Banner of St. heard wounds of voices coming from latter arrived, the men from the boat 2. p.m. -Auction of Household could compute what every able. J. A. Tarmant, realised the sub her lines with admirable expression George." and 2 tableau entitled the sitting room and also heard the boarded the junk, and presenting

The programme concluded with a

sitting room. The witness the of the competitive junk. When the Bay, where they waited for the arrival Furniture etc. at "Formosa, the bodied man who is killed or maimed stantial amount of $3.25. Peak.

in war constitutes in loss of capital Air. Hazleware, the purchaser, again difficult part with remarkable success fukiniosis presented an imposingness their saw a man enter the the crew into the hold, where they were Mr. and sympathy, and interpreted a most Vision of St. George." Mr. A. chopper fall to the Hoor. The wit revolvers and brandishing knives, forced, into his country and the world, what

"Yo Alde for one so young Mr. Bullock also figure us the Saint in armour, with house and go into the sitting room.secured. The accused then took away. an appalling tal we should get! hglish Lavender water, when the gave an excellent interpretation of the Before this gigantic war broke son of 850 was secured. The total character of Hubert, and the whole Norman Peterkin was at the piano and not see whether or not the man was and sho a piece of canvas, and got

It only remains to be added that Mr Because of the darkness she' could a quantity of money and other articles. THURSDAY, April 26-

out some authority on economics anoint the two bottles realized stage setting for the scene was very the orchestra of the 25th, Middlesex in uniform. 10:45 0.2. Auction of Hansefold had calculated that such losses $220-has been handed over to the effective.

Regiment, by kind permission of Colonel

sway without being indentified by Furniture, Piano, etc. at No. 8 Torres could hardly be assessed at less St. George's Day War Charities Con

Joha Ward and Officers, under band- This scene was followed by a rendermaster Lawrie Owen, provided the in- tioned the witness and informed her fortunate occurrence the acmised would Mr. D'Almada then cross ques-07 of the crew of the junk. But for a Building Kimberty Road, Kowloon than £250 each. This compatation mitte. Noon-Union Insurance Society's assumed that the average soldier

ing of "Who is Silvis." (from "Two cidental music and accompaniments. Meeting.

Gentlemen of Verona") set for chorus who took part in the organisation of the Constable No. 607.

The following ladies and gentlemen of the evidence given by Police have got off. A man who recognised the fit and second accused saw them 12.30p un-China Fire Insurance Co's.in earn 325 a year and that his

SOCIAL SOCIAL AND PERSONAL,

and orchestra by Mr. Denman Fuller. celebrations were the recipients of the Meeting.

life is worth ten years' purchase.

The next number was the amusing.thanka of the St. George's Day Com- the witress.

"I knew nothing of that," replied it. This man immediately went to the rowing to the junk, also saw them board 12.45 p.m.—British Truders' Insurance The enormous loss of labour force (Princess Victoria Alexandru) birth, Scene II) in which Sir Andrew Denison and Miss Robertson for selling of the first witness, was then called of the accused. The police also went To-morrow is Princess Mary's mid-night secne from Twelfth Night (Act.mittee:-Mra Arthur, Mrs Bowley, which the war entails is manifestly day she will be 20 years old. Aguecheek (represented by Mr. L N. Programmes; Mr C. EL. P. Hay for and her evidence corroberted the on board the junk of the rat accused Water Police and told of what he had Mra. Lowe, Mrs. Shenton, Miss The second witness, the daughter seen which led to the subsequent arrest Hongkong Stock Exchange Settlement one of the most serious obstacles to Princess Mary in the third child and Leefe) and Sir Toby Beich (Mr. M. 5. supervising and designing the costumes story told by her mother.

Day.

economic restoration which confronta only daughter of King George and Northcote) are 10.45 am. - Auction of Household France and Belguim. The American Queen Mary,

seated at table Mr. Denman Fuller: Training the Furniture, Piano, Perantautore Commition puts the glosses of the

in a room in Olivia's House, growing of musical numbers and

chorus and additional orchestration After evidence had been given by stolen

and there found some of the at No. 3 Canton Villus, Kimberly labour force of France at 1,500,000. Customs Commissioner to Antony. The Jestes (Mr. Hay), and Maris (dis. W. Mr. W. A Cornell Stage con- the Magistrate on behalf of the The piece of canvas was also found, and

more riotously happy with each supervision of the musical portion out his story, Mr. Gardiner addressed to

articles and some money, "general the defendant's second wile bearing which the first accused had given Mr. Gordon Lowder is going as succeeding tankard of ale, and the and also attending to the lighting. Bund, Kowloon. 16.30 8.m.--Anction of Dreas Materials grant obstacle to speedy economic that Mr. Unwin is shortly going while Malvolio (Mr. E L Sim) comes managing; Mr. G. Dutican's Design His Worship imposed a fine of ten by the prisoners at the police station It emphasises the seriousness of this "N. C. Daily News" understands Lagan), contributing to their merriment, struction; Mr. A. M. Preston: defendant and Mr. D'Almada spoke the master of the pillaged junk was able the third sccused to mind, and Miscellaneous Goods at Menors restoration, and says the obstacle on Home leave, and that Mr. Wade, at majestically upon the scene to ing and making the armour

Frompting and assisting in the stage for the prosecution. Hughes and Hough's.

to indentify it. The statements made 2.15 pm. Scenes from Shakespeare must be overcome by an extensive present at Chinking, will come as reinonatute.

fa Theatro Royal.

use of labour-saving machinery after Commissioner, in Shanghai, while Mr. including the incident of the introduction George; The men of H M Tamar defendant and the complainsnt be incriminate asch other.

he whole scene,

for the Tableau of the Vision of St. dollars and ordered that both the were also of nature calculated to the war. The report considers that

Mayer will go from Amny

of the ghost, was very cleverly acted ladies and gentlemen composing the

for decorating the theatre. The bound over on a personal bond of The master of the competitive junk feminine labour is a useful expedient

Chinking. during a critical period, but that it

Between this and the next scene the chorus. Mr Bentley, the Hon. Secretary $100 each to keep the peace for sixthen went into the witness box and gave Hon. Mr. Cland Severn, C.M.G. in the and Mr C. Chaplin, thedon Treasurer. months.. binders the normal development of

ovidence of the rubbery. picturesque attire of the age in which cost of production, enables the gross A private donor, having defrayed the D URING the summer months children industry. Bractly what France will

Soliloquy All the World's & Stage," the play of As You Like It has its proceeds to go to the St. George's Day

After hearing further evidence the setting, recited Jacque's famous Charity fund.

Jary brought in a verdict of guilty It was excellently done.

His Lordship sentenced the first and

THE CALENDAR.

MEMOS FOR TO-MORROW.

Princess Victoria Alexandra's (Princess

Mary) Birthday (1807).

11 am-Auction of Boxits and Shoes, Shirts, Socky Hats etc, etc, at Mr. Gen. P. Lammert's Sales Rooma. Noon-Hongkong Tramway Co's

Meeting.

0 pm Matinee, Performance

of

"Scenes from Shakespeare Theatre Royal

General Memoranda.

Co's Meeting. FRIDAY, April 27-

· SATURDAY,' April 28 :-

BOWEL COMPLAINT IN CHILDREN.

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raftled the

bottle of

1:01.

HINDENBURG NEEDS ALL HIS

MER!

are subject to disorders of the need in the way of machine tools announced that no soldier can be granted bowela and should receive the most

The German War Minister recently areful attention. As soon as any to solve the problem of labour leave of absence to till the farms because widatural Ionseness of the bowels noticed Chamberlain's Colic, Cholers and cannot be stated, with accuracy of the numerous blongivea that are to be Darshoes Remedy should be given. The report neverthless estimates made trainst the German Izairi,, adding For led by all Chemists and Store

roughly that the textile

that You Findanrg has need of ndustry

mori

bene

execu

Next the charming ballot scene from

A Midsummer Night's Dream presented. The atmosphere intended by

was

the slain dragon at his feet.

used

SERVES THE WHOLE FAMILY THE Lams of Chamberlain's Cough second accused.cach to seven years. As rough estimate of the Beredy is world wide. It is gond imprisonment with hard labour wis financial result of the St. George's Day or the croup and whooping cough of the ten and Afteen strokes, respec effort in Hongkong in aid of war

for the deep sented sough of the adult

charities, a man in the neighbourhood Lole lady For sale by all Chemist and the third, accused to two

children The same bottle serves the 830,000 may be ventured

and Storekeeper

ament with hard labour.