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WORLD THEATRE
TO-DAY & TO-MORROW ONLY, 5.15 & 9.15 p.m. EUROPE'S MOST CELEBRATED SCREEN STAR MIA MAY
in
"THE PRICE SHE PAID".
(Adapted from E.. Bajda's famous stage play "THE BRIDE'S CONFESSION" in Eight reels ).
It is one of the greatest pictures in which the fascinating Never has a' picture been made actres ever appeared. with a greater spiritual and dramatic appeal. When you see it, you'll know what a dramatic masterpiece means. With Special Music at Ordinary Prices
COMING.
COMING:
A GREAT LOVE STORY BASED ON THE IMMORTAL POEM
THE BAREFOOT BOY
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With an all-star cast including JOHN BOWERS, MARJORIE DAW AND OTHERS
also
JACK DEMPSEY
in
"WEST OF THE WATER BUCKET"
The Third of the "FIGHT and WIN" series)
M.Y. SAN & CO.
VOLUNTARÝ LIQUIDATION
DECIDED..
"INSIDIOUS RUMOURS."
Á resolution favouring the volun- tary liquidation of Messrs M.Y. San and Company Lid. was passed at
an extraordinary general meeting held yesterday.
THEATRE ROYAL.
REVUE SEASON OPENS TO-NIGHT.
The well-known West End Revue Stars Miss Lee White in association with Mr. Clay Smith their original London with
which appeared last Company Summer at the Queen's Theatre Shaftsbury Avenue, "commence
.
The opening production to-night
In a review of the firm's activities their Hongkong season at the Mr. Choy Hing attributed the firm's Theatre Royal to-night at position not to bad business but to commitments which it was impos-9.15 p.m. sible to turn into cash when appli- cations were made for the with- and to-morrow will be "Vogues of drawing of deposits because of in- 1975." A feature of this revue sidious rumours which: had sprung will be the Mannequin Parade by up about the firm's position. These commitments related to property the Peaches as Miss Lee White which it been imperative to styles her famous Dancing Chorus buy to safeguard the interests of which has been described by the The London Daily Telegraph as the Company
The extensive business done to prettiest and smartest in London." the Stars, the the satisfaction of customers was Apart from referred to by the Chairman who principals taking a big part in
Initial production wili regretted that after such a success the
Gus ful career the Arm should be con- he
Macaughton, "the fronted
this unfortunate principal comedian; Syd Munro, with crisis. H hoped shareholders, Ernest Sefton and Bob Cory, Miss would do meir level best to help Fabbie Benstead and Miss Dorothy. the firm out of the difficulties. Grace, sopranos; Miss Billie Lock- Mr. Wong Kwok-sun was wood, a youthful and gifted mimic: appointed associate liquidator for and comedienne Mr. Reginald the Company. Several share Dindy, baritone The principal holders were appointed to in- dancers are Miss Mai Baird and tercede with the creditors with a Archie Thompson, Mr. Albert view to accepting such a Keals is the Musical Director. The as to enable the "Peaches" are Mesdames Fay, compromise firm to re-open.
Jerrold, Willson, Beck, Wright, The statement of accounts of the DeRanc. Morreland and James. Company shows a credit balance of $269,076.70. The assets amount to $4,500,660 70, and the lublilties $4,231,584,
SHANGHAI
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Mr. Wilfrid Cation who directed the Eastern Tours of Miss Ada Reove, and Miss Marte Tempest Is chief of the Business Staff. In addition to the above in order to Carey the productions through the quickness and efficiency necessary QUOTATIONS for West End standard Mr.Clay
The following, kindly supplied by Messrs. J. Gould & Co., were the opening quotations on the Shanghai Market this morning,
Smith employs a European staff
A revelation to the ladies of the Colony will be the wonderful gowns, by Mist White and the ladies of the Con
pense has been spared in this Buyers department and every Revue will rets be mounted with a lavishness and
completeness. not these parts before.
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PETS FOR TOURISTS.
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MISSING NECKLACE.
The final excursion of the Franconia visitors to Canton took place this morning when the last ninety took advantage of their turn. Two parties making up double that number travelled "to Macao.
The party that went to Canton yesterday were fortunate in being favoured with the best weather at the end of their up-river trip. A little sunshine brightened the Chinese City and added to the en- joyment..
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After the return of Wednesday's party for Canton by the s.5. Langsbar the loss of a necklace was discovered by lady C. Hidlebrand. passenger, Mr. The boat arrived after mid- passenger in night and the question slept overnight in her cabin. No. DI leaving for the Franconia yesterday morning. Soon after she discovered that she had forgotten to take her necklace which she had hung on a peg in- side the cabin.. A message WAS sent to the Lungshan, but the vessel had then already left for Canton. The necklace was. described as one reaching almost down to the waist and of silver and Apart from blue, composition.
its actual value, the article is of great value to the owner for sen- timental reasons. Up to this forenoon no news had been receiv ed that the necklace had been found.!
A roaring business was done by the shops yesterday, especially the silk stores. Nothing much could be expected to-day with the smaller number free to roam the about, only one-fourth of passenger list.
Zoological enthusiasts have not been idle during the calls at the various ports with the result that the Franconia has now on board a Hittle menagerie of harmless pets. Hongkong also added to the list more with the "chow" variety,
The vessel will leave for Shang. hal at 5 30 to-morrow afternon Owing
to the unfavourable conditions, the visitors have so far not been able to get any thing like a good glimpse of Hongkong from the Peak or en- joy a ride round the island. With anticipations of good weather, a comprehensive programme is until arranged for to-morrow sailing time.
On arrival here the 8.5 Telemachus reports sighting a waterlogged junk, holed 10 bottom, in Lat. 22.24 N., Long, 114.34 E
Tokyo, April 2-The military air force, which hitherto had been recruited from all arms, is separat log from May I on a plan designed to approximataly double the force within the next six years. Though abolishing four army divisions, the actual personel reduction is under 5,000. The combined manoeuvres to take place about the middle of April propose to study the best means for warding off a naval and air attack on Tokyo,-- Courtesy of the Daily Bulletin."
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TAKE WITH SWEETENED: WATER
FRIDAY APRIL
THE ENTIRE BROADWAY CAST
DAVID BELASCO'S
greatest recent success"
TIGER ROSE
- Experienced Cinemagoers- are aware that whenever a big stage succom has been transferred bodily to the screen with the original cast, a delightful picture has resulted. One has but to recall "Potash and Perlmutter", "Way Down East", "Diaracli *, to realise the truth of this. - "Tiger Rose" in one more triumphant vindication of the rule. that a good "play, well cast always makes a good picture!
TO-DAY and TO-MORROW
at 2.30, 5.15, 7:15 &
9.15 p.m.
THERE IS ALWAYS IN GOOD SHAYA
STAR THEATRE
KOWLOON
In response to numerous requests and by desire of the management
8-PERFORMANCES ONLY-8.
· THEATRICAL ENTERPRISES
(Maurice E. Benson and Alex Rom)
present
MADELINE ROSSITER'S COMPANY The only show that is always sure of a welcome everywhere
TO-DAY April 3rd at 9.15 p.m.. FLARES and FLASHES "
TO-MORROW April 4th at 9.15 pm.. *POT POURRI"
Presenting the most popular Items in the Company's Rapcituire
Sunday April 5th at 9 15 p.. FAREWELL PERFORMANCE REQUEST PROGRAMME
Send in your request by To-morrow, and we will put it on for you. The Programme is yours-anything you want GOOD BYE-EE
Booking at Moutrie's Ltd. Prices $3, $2, & $1.
and Star Theatre.Kowloon
THERE IS ONLY ONE SHOW, AND THAT IS THE ROSSITER CO.
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TO-MORROW at 5.30 p.m. SUNDAY at 6.00 p.m.
"GO AND GET IT”
A Marshall Nellan Production Thrills Thrills! Thrills 11
SWEET DREAMS-COMEDY Our own topical.
Star Rambler.
QUEEN'S THEATRE
TO-DAY at 2.30, 5.1 and 9.15 p.m.
The Love Affair Of A Beautiful Queen
Sir Anthony Hope's Celebrated Romance
RUPERT OF HENTZAU
With the greatest all celebrity cast ever assembled for a single production
ELAINE HAMMERSTEIN Bert Lytel
Lew Cody Clare Windsor Hobart Bosworth
Marjorie Daw Adolphe Menjou Irving Cummings
Bryant Washburn Mitchell Lewis Elmo Lincoln
In Nine Big Reel
Prices of
Salons Half Price
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