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Hongkong, Thursday, March 26, 1925.

HORSE-PLAY.

the available' men and money and to keep proâteering to the vary limit. Surely that was one of the lessons of the last piece of futility! Think of it. And the

CORRESPONDENCE.

THE GONDOLIERS.

the available men" would include (To the Editor of the China: Mail). what is known as armchair critics; Music Hall comedians who, from the safe vantage point of the footlights troll out such things as

We don't want to fight, but by jingo if we do.

Sir, The orchestra comprises players of these eight are professionals and of the remain- Ing 14, seven belong to the Por- tuguese community.day

Yours, etc.,

NON-PORTUGUESE.

MARCH 26, 192

STEAMER AFIRE.

HOLD FLOODED WIT

WATERPA

DAMAGE NOT KNOWN.

A fire broke out early this morning in the No. 8 hold of the B.I. steamer Talma berthed at No. In The Yeomen of the Guard" 1 Kowloon wharf, the proportion was also relatively The Central Fire Station re- It would include ministers of great. I think, in the avalanch of 'ceived a call from Kowloon at religion who, as, pulpiteers gen-applause, which is greeting the 5.13 a.m: The Superintendent, erally are the best-certainly the present opera, the fact of this Mr. H. T. Brooks, and Station, cheapest encouragers of 'fighting splendid co-operation should not Oficer G. C. Moga hastened to the that the world knows. The list be ignored: could be extended. And if profits are to be conscripted-then good by to bully beef and bullets. It is a splendid idea. We could wish to see a resolution such as the one below-submitted to the American Senate-brought for ward in every place of Govern- ment, the world over. Adopting and acting on such a suggestion. there would be peace and plenty for us all. But space for the resolution:-

Resolved, That the Senate approves in principle of the pro- position that in the event of war it shall be the policy of the Government to draft not only its man power but its material and industrial resources, in order to prevent profiteering and the amassing of private fortunes out of the prosecution of war. "

Listen In.

Hongkong, March 24..

SUNDAY CINEMA HOURS.

scene with ten firemen Two-en- gines from the Kowloon Brigade and two fire-floats were quickly put into action. The ship's mains were also used Two tugs ren dered assistance,

The fire was extinguished about

(To the Editor of the Cline Mail).9 o'clock.

היד ך

Under the circumstances the Sir-With regard to this only course possible was to flood Sunday cinema controversy. I the hold with water and this was

done. wonder if its advocates are really cut for the mental relaxation they At present, the cause of the fire say that are or whether it is not and the nature and extent of the after all the sensational appeal damage can only be surmised... that attracts them-if my own experience of all these American films we get here is anything to go by 1 fail to see where the mental uplift would come in.

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One of the most recent of British-India additions to the Hongkong service, the Talma was built in 1923 by Hawthorn, Leslie. and Co. Ltd., of Newcastle. She If your correspondents are has three decks, a cruiser stern really out for something to and wireless. Her gross tonnage employ their thoughts on such a is 10,000 and net 6,154. Arriving Sunday as last, why don't they here on Tuesday afternoon, the devote their energy. to the Talma had on board 51 European advocating of community singing and 682 Asiatic passengers: her here after the style of that which manifest comprised 2,797 tons for proving 40 popular Hongkong and 6,904 tons for Australia?

other ports. The crew includes In the Amusements Columns 15 British and 175 others. The advertisements there not in the Talma was due to leave, with the Church notices-it is a very com-mail, for Shanghai to-morrow, man thing to see such items 88 but her departure has been post- this which 1 cull, "To-Morrow, poned. After Church service special instrumental music by Wesfarm- ers Studio Orchestra (selections. follow) Hearty Community Sing ing." This latter singing takes those who attend, although there very largely the form desired by is usually a well qualified conductor,

SWISH.

MADELINE ROSSITER'S

· FIRST 'NIGHT.

• CROWDED HOME.

All that you would have to do in the Homeland to get the benefit of the recent great strides in broadcasting would be to purchase a stout sapling, crystal, vario meter and a few odds and ends and, well-there you are. You settle down in a cosy chair and the newspaper boy outside glares malevolently at the outward evidences of your astutenexa be- Cause you can get all the latest aspect of the matter since they news and much else besides with many superior Hongkong persons re-appearance of the Madeline "Psalm singing cant" is how A packed audiencesgreeted the must be plain to everyone who out paying for it and with no would term it no doubt and others Rossiter Company at the Star* gives the subject second strain on

the eyes. All the equally sceptical, although not Theatre last night when they pre- physical exertion needed is a few perh unkindly so, may say sented "Swish." Many who thought. Therefore, speaking on lazy prods on the crystal with the with deal of truth that such failed to secure seats had to be behalf of the public, we are con-wire to find a nice sensitive spot things would clash too much with content with standing room, but tent to take our stand simply upon and a few turns of the variometer the air of artificiality which per this proved no discomfort with the fact that such incidents as when you get tired of 210 andvades the place, but rather, I say, the excellence of the items pro- that witnessed in the Star Theatre want somewhere else. Here, how some suggestion along these lines vided by this talented troupe.

jever, the owner of the modest than that cinemas should be, open last night, are a deplorable breach little crystal set gets nothing but on the one day in seven people of good manners, even when they Morse and even the fortunate have the chance of getting out of are no more serious, and we possessor of the bigger sets with the realm of artificiality. demand that people who will not, valves numbering up to ten-the

Yours, etc., largest in Hongkong-gets his

TIME IMPROVER. or can not, comport themselves eardrums nearly burst in

Hongkong, March 26. properly in a public theatre should endeavour to get hold of stations stay away, as they are a disgrace as near as Shanghai and Manila. to the community and a possible The waves get here all right-

there is no doubt about that; but source of serious trouble.

they are so weakened by local person or body takes up the ques- physical conditions and distur- tion, the man in the street is bances that strong sets are re-ignorant as to why he should be quired to pick them up. It would denied a cinema on a Sunday appear that local enthusiasts are afternoon. about inclined to think that more power-

And until somebody takes Auf- Fennsylvania is that it is some-ful sets than are now available ficient interest to ask for the silly sanie where in America: That fact has might get over the difficulty law to be repealed, the never disturbed us. Our slumbers Therefore the results obtained ridiculous state of affairs will have been peaceful in spite of with the large one now completed remain for another generation, Pennsylvania. But the place at a will be awaited with interest. bound, leaps into our affections and imagination. Listen! The lower House of the Legislative there has had presented to it a Bill "designed to prevent tipping." A fine of $50 (gold) on those cor victed is part of the Bill: When will Hongkong put itself in line with ......vania? The place is in the grip of the tipping evil. Think of the number of those who dinner in the places designed for take breakfast, tiffin, tea and

Tipping.

All that We know

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PERFECTLY RIGHT."

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OF COURSE SHE KNEW.

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A " carefully .coached.” little

(To the Editor of the China Mail) Sir, Until a public spirited

I for one fall to see why any distinction should be made when the highbrows can get all the pleasure they want and the ordin- ary man cannot even indulge in harmless entertainment which is good enough for Sunday even, ing but not for an afternoon.

Yours, etc., ANOTHER CHINESE READER. Hongkong, March 26.

(To the Editor of the China Mail)

Sir. It is pleasing to see the taken up and so warmly support ed. The only fear is that the idea may go the way of so many other good ideas relegated to the limbo of forgetfulness.

Without in any way praising the individual members of the Company, which has already earned a name as entertainers of the highest class, those who have not visited the Star Theatre are advised to go, there for the re maining few nights of the Com- pany's season, when they are sure of a feast of enjoyment from. a medley of songs, dances and burlesques.

To-night the company offer "Pierrot Pie."

MARINE MISHAPS.

STEAMER

MEETS ROUGH WEATHER.

MORE DERETICT JUNKS

While on its way to Hongkong from Kobe, vla Dairen the Koan Maru (agents, M.B.K.) experienced very rough weather between March 21 and 24 Some deck cargo has...... been damaged.

The Presideat Madison from Seattle reports the death of a Chinese passenger, 45 years of age, from abscess of the liver. Owing to the are on the Talma, the Madison, on arrival here, had to keep away from the Kowloon wharf and, accordingly, anchored

in the harbour

The derelict junks were sighted by the British steamer Wing Hong which has just arrived here from Hongay. The position of one was Lat 20.6 N. Long. III.4 E, and that of the other, Lat. 20.9 N. Long. T10.5 E.

There was a case of measles during the Jaumey here of the 6.5. Glangorm Castle from South- ampton, via Singapore,

STUBBS.

Exactly what occurred in the Star, Theatre last night may be a matter of dispute, but there can be no doubt that an "incident" did take place. This incident, which appears to have been the throw. ing of cushions from the front row of the stalls to one of the that purpose. Think of the ten girl was how Mr. C. A. S. Rass subject of cinemas on Sundays boxes, was

not in itself very cent pieces, placed nonchalantly described a petite and demare serious. Nobody was hurt, under or on a plate daily--placed witness in a rents dispute which there by reason of a hide-bound came before the attention of Mr. although a lady was struck by system that grips us like the flue Justice Gompertz in the Summary one of the missiles. The perform--and count, the daily toll. We Court this morning.

Like A Mere Time-Killer," ance was not even interrupted, as say nothing of higher-up-the-scale. Mr. Russ represented the Hung

Tong. plaintiffs, who wrote in your issue of yester the trouble occurred during the tips. They should all be abolished, Shuk Hing

and the person who gives as well and Mr. J. T. Por the Lam Shui day's date, I too would like some interval. But the fact remains as he who receives, should be Kee firm, defend fats.

data as to the date and the reason that horse-play was committed in fined. But don't let it stop at this.The claim was for possession of for banning cinema shows before a public theatre before a crowded There is the fellow who gives and 32 Staunton Street, a litle over a six p.m. on Sundays.

The least that might be done he who accepts, a tip of a sure S100 arrears of rent and mesne audience. Making every allow-thing, in Ice House Street. Fine profits...

would be to have matinees, sny, ance for high spirits, we feel we 'em. The fellow who tips his hat The contention of the defendants about 3.30 p.m. on Sundays-the must protest strongly against at a rakish angle: he who tips his was that they had tendered the rest of the day, however wet, SIR EDWARD humour of this misdirected type.cue with our favourite piece of rent and had it refused and of the could take care of itself. Fer chalk. There are other specimens plaintiffs that some of the arrears haps the various cinema proprie Such incidents are to be deplored doubtless, but these readily occur had been paid upon the receipt of tors could confer and approach No further news of the move- on many grounds. Even when to the mind. We trust the Hon. solicitor's letter, the rest not the Government for such permisments of HE the Governor has until a writ was served. sion. Admission to be by silver been received since Along Bay they take the mildest form, they Mr... will place Hongkong The demure little girl in ques-collection and fifty per cent, to be was reached, but it is known that violate the canons of good man- alongside P... yaniq, and intro-

They are anything but duce an anti-Tipping Bill. It is, to deposed to having presented handed over to the Government

like same of our LOU.'s-long of the tenant. Getting a little

the money for payment on behalf for local charities, amusing for the people who have overdue.

mixed in her dates she became even come to enjoy a good entertain-

more perturbed when the question ment in peace, and they tend in

was fired, at her” do you know what moon and what day wo ars consequence to give a theatre an

Making war unprofitable to pre-ed the interpreter, who could not In at prosent?"!: Shyly she answer- unpleasant name which it cer tainly does not deserve. They vent It, is the latest idos. ` It is disguise his pleased surprize when greatly increase the difficulties of good one-a very good one of he informed His Lordship that she

was perfectly right." the management which has, of a that there is no doubt,....

The necessity in such a place as this idea is that when a war happens. Colony, to rely very great deal all profits made during the war should go to the Stato. It is a fact on its Chinese staff, and they thus that war produces profits for quite by the 6.5. Talma is Mr. Alex Among the passengers arrived invite further incidents of a lot of people. Some in Hong Mellla of the Swedish Gas much-more aer character kong owe their present largesse to. Accumulators Co. Am Lidia of

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Yours, etc.,

SUNDAY FRER. Kowloon, March 26.

HIDDEN ARMS,

after his visit to Hanoi, the seat of administration of the French, Protectorate by way of Haiphong, he was to proceed to Hue, the capital of Central Annum where. an official calf was to be made bi Emperor Khal-Diab, e

"Dalat, the health resort, and the Iruins of Angkor are also down on His Excellency's Itinerary which will conclude on April 10, when the Andro Lebon will be hoarded,.. For possession of arms hidden Hongkong being reached, it is amongst some soap and figs in his anticipated, on April 13: Hluggage, a Chinese passenger who i arrived yesterday by the Empress

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