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he says is very popular in Aus tralia. No doubt an excellent: suggestion, but it may be suspected that the man who has his mind set on going to the movies will not be satisfied by any amount of vocal effort. A very pertinent point is raised, namely, that golf and tennis are played throughout Sunday, and so why should the people who play these games be favoured and

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MONDAY, APRIL 8,

CHINESE STAGE GRIFFITH FILM. "

ORPHANS OF THE STORM."

MING DYNASTY COSTUMES IN PARIS.

CORRESPONDENCE.

HONGKONG EDUCATION,

[To the Editor of the China Mail.]

Sir, "Odd" talks of the paychology of the Chinese mind. It would be much better if he, talked of the psychology of the Board of Education. I hear it is fatal to psychoanalyse eneself. strongly recommend the Board to try it and see how far it works. In the event of the Board dying a self-inflicted death, the members could turn their noble energies

Cinema-goers who are enjoying not the cinema-goers? "Orphans of the Storm," at the That is an argument very diffi-Coronet Theatre, will learn with cult to get away from, although interest that the picture has been the nerve. of a Member of adapted into a Cantonese play Parliament or a Civil Servant which was given recently at the is generally strong enough to Ko Shing Theatre,

A Cantonese play lasts from into other channels with far adopt the only safe way of deal- ing with it simply ignoring it. four and a half to five hours, greater benefit to the public. In Hongkong, however, now What is omitted in action is com-Save us from our friends."" that a definite demand has been pensated for by songs mostly made it will probably be persist-extemporaneous and protracted ed in until it comes to pass. monologues. That is plain enough. Those who want their "Sundays free" (as one correspondent has put it) must be up and doing again. Only by hammering away will they carry their point:

REVUE.

-A

LEE WHITE CO.'S SATURDAY PERFORMANCE.

Since I last wrote on this topic there has been much talk in eer- tain quarters and it should not be. long before all will be singing:

"Hai Hat the bomb la burst-

ing."

Yours, etc.,

REFORMER. Hongkong, April 4.

Without attempting to delve too far into the intricacies of Chinese drama it may be possible to satisfy the curious as to. how the "transfer" was made.

Instead of the dashing Cheva- lier de Vaudrey or even the fiery(To the Editor of the China Maul).

Danton being made the "hero,'

Nothing is attempted in the way of depicting the imposing sere: spectacles of the Marquis

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the leading man of the troupe Sir-My happ ledee you paper. takes the part of Pierre Frochard, He tawkey Hongkong Education the lame knifegrinder who dis-belong no good. Vely tlue. How covers the blind Louise in the fashion?. My thinkee belong the screen version. Here a variation number one class mans he no one of the few is made in that belong savvy.. My savvy little the crafty Robespierre seeks out English, my too savvy plenty Scenes of real beauty gorgeous Pierre, praises him for his indus-mans tawkey my foole-man dresses, good singing and plenty try and filial piety, presents him Bavvy whafore. To-day my hap of humour. these were the in-with money with which to cure makee learn pigin. You paper gredients of the entertaining his deformity and ultimately my takee he tawley plenty. My hotchpotch of Revue items which makes him the "Commander of no pay he money the mans makee was presented for consumption to

the Labourers."

this pigin. My thinkee Hong- a very large house at the Theatre

kong schoole wanchee one vely. Royal on Saturday night by Miss

vely good number one taipan man Lee White who in association

and much muche number with Mr. Clay Smith and a London'de Fresle's notorious garden number two mans. What takes" company continued, her season party. the storming of the you? with Yogues in 1925," a modern Bustle, or Danton's famous ride.. ultra-fashion revue,;

As conveyed by the Chinese title, The cast is strong numerically "Two (to Be) pitied girls," the as in enteraining power and the story is almost entirely given to "Peaches" will be found all that their experiences with the Revolu- they have been written up to be-tion as a minor background. One a charming beauty chorus of con- feature common to the Chinese diserable ability. In addition to stage, is that the characters all (To the Editor of the China Mail). those of the principals, items speak of Paris although the worthy of particular appreciative official costumes are those of the Sir, I have received note were those of Miss Mac Baird Ming dynasty and the women following letter from the of giving has yet to be taught and and Mr. Archie Thomson, eccen-wear the present-day dresses. Honorary Treasurer of the Hong- the lesson taken to heart. At the tric dancers, Gus. McNaughton, For the benefit of those un-kong A.D.C." and "shall be moment the successful raiser of the very humorous comedian, acquainted with the practice in greatly obliged if you will be kind Miss Fabbie Benstead, the posses Hongkong, it should be stated enough to publish it in your next funds-apart from the cause, sor of a very sweet voice, and Miss that there are no "Mixed con issue as an acknowledgment of behind some such effort us. Poppy Billie Lockwood, a very clever panies"; all the female parts are our sincere thanks to the "A.D.C." Day is he or she who can offer artiste.

undertaken by men,

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"ENGAGEMENT.

appeals made. The biblical in- junction to give ten per cent, of income to good causes would probably be observed if there were hot such a number of them. Recently the Government estab-! lished a general committee to deal with all classes of cases needing charitable assistance. Some such idea might be adopted with regard to good causes, other than those emanating from distinctly re- ligious organisations: There might be a general committee |formed willing to examine all pro-

To-night the same company. present "Scandals", described as

an ultra-modern satirical revue,

THE

WORLD THEATRE ATTRACTION.

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The engagement is announced Fosed appeals for help and, after her pleasantries there is a poig-"ing Chevalier de Vaudrey is de-

of Mr. William E. Wilson, of the Hongkong Police, to Miss Helen E. Arnhold, of Hongkong.

MARRIAGE.

Yours, etc.,

LOH YEH. Hongkong, April 4,

HONGKONG LADIES' BENE- VOLENT FUND.

the

On the whole, the story of the film is followed closely and in sequence. Danton, instead of

HONGKONG "A.DIC. being the huge mar depicted-by- Hongkong,-April-2-1925. Monte Blue and the fiery-ren! "Dear Mrs. Holyoak,-With our performance BAREFOOT BOY" from the great fire bosom of reference to

Nature" as drawn in Carlyle's of "French Leave" in aid of the pen-picture, is shown as a loud- Ladies' Benevolent Fund, I beg to voiced man with a large black inform you that the amount re- beard reaching to his waist. He ceived from the sale of tickets, goes by the name of Darn Tun and etc., together with some donations Marjorie Daw, who plays one on the fall of the monarchy totalled $1,281:75. The expenses of the leading feminine rôles in vacates, in the words of Dr. Sum in connection with this special. "The Barefoot Boy," a picturiza- Yat-sen, the position of revolu- production came to $379.50, leav- tion of John Greenleaf Whittier's tionary leader in favour of Robes ing a balance of $802.25, for immortal poem, showing at the pierre. The latter is by no means which amount I beg to enclose World Theatre to-day, is one of "the sea-green formula" seeking. cheque on behalf of the Hongkong the most unmannered young victims for the guillotine and in- A.D.C. I should like to add that actresses on the screen to-day, cidentally Henriette's blood in Messrs. Anderson very kindly She hasn't a single cute trick and return for a petty snub. As "Mr. lent the piano free of charge and is so deliciously pretty that her Loh, the lawyer," he is, a very also waived their booking fees. director never has to devise harmless and indecisive individual

Yours faithfully, Hongkong Amateur Dramatic beautiful tableaux or striking who advises against the sentence

Club, backgrounds for her. She is on. Henriette and her lover.

(Sgd.) W. A. HANNIBAL, simple and unaffected and under On the screen gallant and dush-

Hon. Secretary & Treasurer." full consideration, to recommend nant tenderness that bespeaks picted by Joseph Schildkraut,

She is just a claimed to be the world's hand-which was badly needed, is most The increase to our funds, them to the charitable instincts hidden depths. of the community. In this way little bit brusque.

somest man, the Chinese play Miss Daw was interviewed in this part is undertaken by a able value in relieving distress welcome and will be of inestim- the recent appeal for general her attractive stucco bungalow on wizened man of over forty who

during this year. assistance to the Hongkong Bene the outskirts of Hollywood a few with the crudeat of make-up. OST-DEAKIN—On April 4, at volent Society and the more days after the completion of "The endeavours to be "the Apollo-like

" "and was the Union Church, Hongkong, general appeal relating to the Barefoot Boy,"

most, lover."

Instead of distributing by the Rev. J. H. Johnston,

enthusiastic about her latest bread to the poor, he responds to picture. B.A., Reginald E. Ost, of nation's possession-St. Paul's

alms and lends Danton $50,000 have Fedora A. Cathedral, might

been Hongkong, to

"Like the public," said Miss for revolutionary funds! Deakin, eldest daughter of B. more successful. If we are Daw, "I am sick unto death of Creditable acting was shown by Deakin, Esq., and Mrs.

living in a scientific age, there is artificial society pictures, with no the actor taking the part of Hen- Deakin, of Melbourne, Aus-

reason for being except the glori-riette Girard (Lillian Gish.) no reason why questions of charit-fication of the cabaret. tralia."

I have Though nearly as lovable nor able effort should not be dealt with long wanted a role in a picture not ne the presence or If the that was real and sincere, and Danton or Vaudrey, real dramatic think I have been very fortunate ability was shown. The man who word sounds forbidding, then use to secure this much coveted part called himself Lau Yin. (Louise) There isn't an actress in Holly- wood who wasn't praying for the was inclined to mix with the

portrayal of the blind orphan, a Whether or not Sir Reginald rôle, and then it came to me.”

atretch of light comedy. Madame Stubbs would be prepared to Frochard-dressed like old sacrifice a senior appointment in amah-was kind in contrast to order to meet with the wishes of A newspaper, like a prophet, is

Lucille la Vernes' portrayal, Her the Colony, we are unable to say, fot without honour, save in its Therefore we

profligate son Jacques, instead of remarks the "Shanghai Mercury own territory. hasten to print the following com-

St. Andrew's Church, Kowloon, the ferocious character as shown commenting upon the popular ment from the "North China was the scene of a pretty wedding by Sheldon Lewis, was depicted demand for His Excellency's term Daily News" :——-

on Saturday afternoon, the parties as an inveterate opium-smoker in of office to be extended. Apparently

being Miss Jane Hutchison Wilson, a long-coat which reeked with name has already been mentioned in Hongkong eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. grime. He was the clown of the as a possible Governor-General cinemas are not allowed to start W. Wilson, of Edinburgh, and Mr. piece. Another man who boasted of Nigeria, and it must be re- 6 p.m., and this circumstance late Mr. B. Wilson, and Mrs. exhibited the best dramatic ability siderable difference between the performances on Sundays until Robert Cecil Wilson, son of the more avoirdupois than good looks membered that there is a con- has given rise to a not uninter-Wilson, of Walthamstow, Essex

Hongkong, Monday, April 6, 1923.

WANTED.

The greatest urge in life is that devoted to the conquest of wealth. Money is our god; our sign manual of success our very life and being. There was an old song which said "always get as much money as you can" and wisely added "but don't get time. for getting it." verb sap. It is not merely that the business man devotes his time and energies to getting money. Ice House Street is a reminder that there are others. But outside the usual ranks of acquisitionists are those in need of money for "good rauaes. “And it is evident that their path is not liberally strewn

with cases Think of some of them. The Benevolent Society; the Cathedral; new projecta in regard to schools and colleges; the St. Paul's Cathedral Restora- ilon Fund; and fund which

to help in the rend Pichu §. Cathedral Or".

the art

in a scientific manner:

the word commonsense instead.

Sunday, Cinemas.

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Yours, etc., NELLIE G. HOLYOAK,

Vice-President,

Hongkong Ladies' Benevolent Fund. Hongkong, April 6.

HONGKONG'S GOVERNOR.

SHANGHAI NEWSPAPER'S

COMMENT.

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between the two stipends, but we 'should imagine that the cost of living in Nigeria would be con-

as the elderly Countess de status of the two appointments, eating controversy there. Cer The bride, who was given away Linteres, King Louis XL was a although there is little difference tain people, among them many by Capt. Thompson, was attired, in fat man with less dignity than Chinese, are saying there is no white satin, with silver lace sleeves, earthly reason why afternoon and orange blossom and vell, any monarch in history.

An error of translation appears performances should not take and carried a bouquet of pink place, and suggesting that the rosebuds and white heather. Miss in that the Bastille is called "the Government be approached to J. Matthews, who was bridesmaid, west fortress" to which Vaudrey amend, the present regulation, was dressed in plak georgette was also banished by his irate Obe argument in favour is that Mrs. H. W. Chandler was Matron uncle. it would provide some intel of Honour, and Mr. F. Oliver was lectual refreshment on a The Rev. J.R.Lindsay officiated,

best-mad afternoon when there is nothing and the organist was Mr G to do, in answer to which an- Oliver other correspondent romarks The reception took pla that judging by the type of Kings P American films they sein residence of Hongkong there is no possibility Tes Bride

brids Wat Ajude to the bri

of any such intellectua

He thinks. If peop thing to do ther

fox community, wiricing, which

aiderably lower than that of Hongkong at the present time. Nigeria would also be a stepping- stone to the Governorship ad Ceylon, an appointment which, instead of Henriette inquiring we should hagine, would be being sent to the guillotine, ker Stubbs, in view of his previous Robespierre's wrath and thus most attractive to Sir Reginald hand 18718refsly sought by an experience as Colonial Secretary known red-faced revolutionary of that Colony, Sir Frederick who conceives the revenge for her Guggesberg, the retiring Gov- refusal.

erior of the Gold Coast, la m titled to a step up in the Colonia Servico, and might prove a satin- factory successor to Bir-Reginald Stubbe, should the latter leave

Without akijig tion any dramatic