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ASSOCIATED BRASS AND COPPER MANUFACTURERS 07 GREAT BRITAIN

EVERYTHING

IN

BRASS OR COPPER

Sola Agente:

ARNHOLD BROTHERS & Co., Lid.

CHINA & HONGKONG

KINEMA NOTES.

CORONET THEATRE,

A FILM OF REAL LIFE.

sake of beauty, and of children, who at aine and ten years of age, appear as forty?

In the raidst of a tropical storm that almost wrecked their apparatus, these two men stood bravely by their camera and while the lightning struck near them and tall palms crashed at their feet, cranked out hundreds of feet of film, the like of which never has been equalled..

"Picture the husband's situation: One moment a successful playwright, applauded by all Paris after years of grinding effort, the golden price at One night they hid themselves in last in bis hands, in the next the nearby bushes, while the Kai Kali moment, a thing of scern and con- Head Hunters danced upon the temp:, ruined for life, cast into outer moonlit sands in a religious cere darkness along with her whose love, mony. The lens caught every move has been his fool's delight. Do you wonder that he thirsts for revenge oo her on him on them all? Does he get that revenge? Ab-there's the genics of the author,"

Thus does the producer of one of the most finished products of kinema art intrigue the interest. A plot unusually clever, a caste rich in talent, scerory unsurpassed, and

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ment. It would have meant death by torture, had a rustling leaf or a crisp branch betrayed the two white men, but Fate was on their side and back to America the strangest picture! they were able to take and bring

of adventure ever shown,

photography of amazing perfection—| ANOTHER K.C.C. CONCERT.

these are but a few of the things

that made the "Devil's Pass Key,"

the CUTTERI attraction at

the

Before making other arrangements

Wo Ping Theatre, one of the most for the last Saturday of this month, remarkable pictures of the year. One cannot enthuse too much about The Devil's Pass Key, yet one must be careful not to say anything that would anticipate the pleasure born of sarprise, suspense, and interest, that distinguishes this picture and makes

it great.

The acting is superb. In addition to the part of Grace Goodwright played with great sympathy by Uoa Trevelyn, the character of Madame Maint, the modiste, played by Maud George, and that of Odera, the. spanish dancer, played by Mat Busch merit unusual praise, Laid, as the story is in Paris, the distinctive foreign mannerism of these players are extremely clever. As a perfect foil to the innocence of the wife there is the demi-mondaine insouciance of the cat-like Spanish woman and the materialism and deviltry of the French madistespinning her spider's web Samuel de Grasse as Warren Goodwright, the author,

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it would be well to bear in mind that there is to be another grand illuminat ed al fresco concert at the Kowloon Cricket Club that evening. In addi tion to the full Band of the Wiltshire Regt, no fewer than six ladies and six gentlemen will render vocal, instrumental and humorous numbers.. Full particulars will appear in these columns shortly-Advt.

TYPHOON WARNINGS.

received by the American Consulate The telegrams quoted below were |

at 9.45 a.m. to-day General from the Manila Observatory

E and 20 deg. Lat N moving W. Typhoon in about 119 deg. Long 10.30 am. to-day-

Typhoon in about 117 dez, Long. E. 20 deg. Lat. N. moving West.

21 N. Long. Lis E, moving in a The existence of a typhoon in Lat. and Clyde Füllimore as Captain Streng, west-north-westerly direction, was Special mention should be made of notified at the Harbour Office at 9

o'clock this morning.

are both fine.

the wonderful race course and theatre <cenes which are shown to full advant- age on the Wo Ping screen, a patent

sheet of powdered glass--the caly The Sanitary Department bas one of its kind in the Far East-ordered from Home two more motor which gives wonderful perspective vans, in addition to the couple now effects

in use.

Appropriate music supplied by the Coronet Orchestra greatly adds to the enjoyment. A fire-Tropical gazette showing the Australian crick sers at play, the Japanese Crown Pince in Britain, and other interest ing events is also screened,

HONGKONG THEATRE

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POST OFFICE NOTICES.

REGISTERED and PARCEL MATLS are closed 15 minutes earlier than the magiso below arlem otherwise stated, and where mails are advertised to close st or before 9 s.m. registered and parcel mails are closed at 5 pm, on the previous day.

INWARD MAILS.

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SATURDAY, JULY 23.

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SUNDAY, JULY 24.

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SATURDAY, JULY 23.

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SUNDAY,

JULY

Interviewed by a Chine Mail re porter this morning regarding a cor- respondent's complaint in a morning paper that the roads leading from Caine Road to Upper Genealy and Swatow, amoy and Foochomete Robinson Road-the alleged scene of Saigon. many unpleasant incidents-are en- | #9#stow, and #3hanghai "North China tirely deserted, day and night by the Japan police, the Captain Superintendent of Police. Mr. E. D. C. Wolfe, sald that there was the usual number of police patrols, Indian and Chinese, in A motion picture that has no Genealy as in other parts of the senario! Such is "Shipwrecked Colony. Furthermore, the vicinity Among Cannibals" which is chowing was the most frequented by police. to day at the Hongkong. Theatre, as the patrols on the upper levels Not one of the cast had a minute's Robinson, Conduit, and May Roads direction. Mr. Edward Laemmle and had to pass Glenealy going on and Mr. William Alder of the Universal off duty. Plainclothes men European Film Company, who were shipwreck and others, also visited the vicinity ed on the coast of Dutch New Guinea at regular intervals. took the scenes as they went along. The results are far more thrilling than if they had used a manufactured plot.

What scenarist or director could write a story as strange as the daily habi's of these weird people, whose women disfigure themselves for the

Swatow. Amoy and Keelung

wao, Straits and Bangkok Straits, Bangkok, Calcutta & ADEN Samshoi and Wachow

Cebu and Iloilo .........

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Kaijo 1... ́à 2. Kwaising.... Chishus Ewong Ting 10.

MONDAY, JULY 25.

Boibor and Haiphong ...........................

- Đồ chơi nhà Haiphong.

WHEN YOU EAT TOO MUCH,

STRESS in the stomach after eat. Batow, and Bangkok

TUESDAY,

Chamberlin's Tab ots. Try it the next

ing is relieved by taking one of Japan &*SAN FRANCISCO ............................. tira you eat more than you sh old For axle by all Chemists and Storekeepers

Kickiang Hydrangea Loksang .... Kaiping

JULY 26.

Kanchow

Choyo Mara person

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11 am

3.30pm 5. 57.1.

9.m. :.10 am.

HONGKONG TRADE. -

EFFECTS OF KWANGS WAR.

CHAMBER

OF COMMERCE REPORT.

Cotton piece goods and fincy cotton goods.-Prices on this side have weakened. Some sales of White and Grey Shirtings are reported at lower rates, than those prevailing recently. Daily clearances have im- proved. An early cessation of bostilities between the two Kwangs is hoped for.

Cotton Yarn.-Values appreciated about $5 to $10 per hale all round as a reault of shortage of stocks and firmness of producing centres. A moderate volume of business was transacted.

Quotations are:-No.10s. $142/183. No. 12s. $160/190, No.16. $195/215, Wɔ, 20s. $205:235. Arrivals 9,000 bales Sales 5,000 bales. Shipments 500 bales. Unold Stockt 2,000 bales. Bargahıs 10,000 bales.

Woolliens.There has been so business done for some time and the market remains unchanged.

Raw Cottons-Values are quoted 23 follows Indian descriptions $213/25) per picul. Chinese descrip- Has $26/35 per picul.

Metals-Business during the last fortnight has been lifeless. No

enquiries and no sales reported.

Yellow Metal-Nominal Nil Petroleum Products ---No change. Four Market Report.-Stock: About 85,000 socks.

Quotations:

American

Patent

$475 per sack, American Cut off $325 per sack, American Straight 83 30 per sack, Shanghai Flour $3.30 per sack.

Sendrier and Coal-Market quiet. Sales of 14-20 in, to 20-30 in assort- mest have been reported at $9.30 per case.

Java Sugar-Market firmer on good enquiry.

Philippine Sugar.-Market active. Saltpetre.--Stock 3,500 Bags.

Market steady.

We are advised by the Agests that the sailing of tho "Kunowns* f«r ats tralia has been postponed until Tuesday July 28 at nono, owing to the vessel having been delayed at Koji-

The T. E. E. Taiso Marn," aired tokahams on July 10 and pacis July 2ì via. Kobe Nagasaki, Shang- bai sad Manila, being due at Hongkong August 4

The CP.O.S, RM.5. "Monteagle" {aft Vancouver for Hongkong, vis Japan puts, Shanghai on July 16 and is due hare on or about August 11.

CONSIGNEES' NOTICES..

Goods from the az. “Kammas," not remored by July 45 will be subject to rent. Arents Bank Line, Ltd.

Damaged cargo from the ss. "Choyo Maru" wül be examined on July 25 st 10 am. Agents T. K. K.

Cargo from the us “Sedɔ Maru" not "cleared by July 20 will be subject to

rent afecta, & Y.8.

Cargo from the as. "Choo Maru" not removed by July 25 will be subject to rent. Agents, T. K. B.

BUSINESS DIRECTORY.

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LIMITED,

Alkali Manufacturera.

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LAKAHUS, M.).

Opticians.

SATURDAY, JULY 23, 1921.

ENTERTAINMENI

THE.

PICK OF THE PICTURES

WO

PING

...

TO-NIGHT

THEATRE

CLOSED

FOR

REPAIRS.

At 5.16 & 915

"THE DEVIL'S PASSKEY"

VON STROHEIM'S NEW WONDER PICTURE.

{Thursday, Friday & Saturday)

at 530 & 15 pm SPECIAL ATTRACTION THE GERAT UHEFALO

ALSO

Change of Pictures Daily

Prices: 5.35: 30 à 40 centa

915; 1.80 & 30 cts.

CORONET LOWON

THONGKONG THEATRE.

SATURDAY to TUESDAY.

UNIVERSAL - JEWEL

present

TEL 2511.

“SHIPWRECKED AMONG CANNIBALS "

is 6 parts.

THE WORLD THEATRE

ENORMOUS SUCCESS

of the

"DEMPSEY WILLARD

FIGHT"

at the 515 pm. 7.15 p.m. & 2.15 p.m. performances.

7.15 p.m.

Saturday 23rd, Sunday 24th, Monday 25th.

THE MEN OF THE

AMERICAN FLEET

will be entertained by the Government.

AT THE THEATRE.

BANDMAN OPERA COMPANY.

our good fortune in this respect to the strategic position, we occupy as a sort of alighting ground between Shanghai, Japan, Manila and Sing- apore. It is not always that the visitors find themselves as well sup- ported as the 'Bandman folk have been zuid that must be taken a With a capital presentation of a big tribute to the Company's *The maid of the Mountains" the | popularity and to ita high reputation, Bandman Opera Company last night

SHORT SEASON CLOSES.

ended its all too brief season at the BLAZON TYPE NOT NECESSARY, Theatre Royal and a soaring

HAMBERLAINS Colic sod Dicerk

The

Tel. 2203. 12, Queen's Rd. Central thermometer did not deter a big emery reeds no glaring bead-

audience from going along to give line to attract the public eye the capable band of artists a simple statement that all ebemists sed deservedly enthusiastic send-off.iszuficient, as every family knows Printed and Published for Tee Co In the matter of theatrical visits its vaino. It has been used for Ley yeare and is just what its name mplies. OGRED by THOMAS QUITER WILLEN tions Hongkong has much to be for sale by wil Chemists and Store No. 5, Wyndham Street, Hongkong, thankful for and probably we owe|keepers ·

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