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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1928.

MACAO NOTES.

COMING IBRO-AMERICAN

EXPOSITION.

CAMOENS'S GROTTO EXHIBIT

Instructions have been received at Macao from the Minister for the Colonies at Lisbon that Macao should be well represented at the forthcoming Ibro-American Ex- position at Seville in 1928.

THE LO.G.T.

FAREWELL DINNER LAST EVENING.

SMOKING CONCERT.

BANVARD CO.

THE CHINA MAIL,

"STAR" THEATRE SEASON OPENED.

JOHN HAGAN'S "LEANDER."

ACQUITTED.

STUDENT ON MANSLAUGHTER CHARGE.

JURY'S QUICK VERDICT,

Without retiring, the jury return- ed a verdict of "Not Guilty" at yesterday's Criminal Sessions case in which a Chinese youth, Lo Chi-

The LO.G.T. (Eastern Services

"Katja, the Dancer" met with a Lodge M. 245).. hold · a farewell pleasing reception at the "Star" dinner to members shortly leaving Theatro, Kowloon, last night, when the Colony at the Wesleyan Sailors' the Banvard London Musical and Soldiers' Home, Praya East, Comedy Company opened its sea-hing, was charged with the man- yesterday. There was a smoking on there for four nights. concert afterwards.

Miss Winifred Dalle was unable Over 60 guests were present to take the part of Katja Karina under the chairmanship of Mr. on account of a sprained ankle but William H. Smith (the newly ap-Mias Elsie Lancaster was a cap pointed Manager of the Wesleyanable and charming substitute. oxhibitors, Saflors' and Soldiers' · Home).

Hong Kong theatre-goers are now

The Exposition will be confined

promises of the South China Ath- slaughter of Ho Kwong-hol at the Ietic Association on Christmas Day. to Spain and Portugal and their rospective colonics as well as the

After the conclusion of the avid- ex-Colonies of Spain in South

once of Dr. Cannon as to medical factors involved in the case, wit- the probable Macao will most likely be the only The first toast of the evening familiar with this musical comedy cidents leading up to the alleged were called as to the in- representative of the Far East, and (The King) was proposed by the from Daly's but last night's pre-blow by prisoner. Of the seven Macao's exhibit should be special-Chairman and readily responded to. sentation was none the less enjoy-witnesses, Ave asserted that it was ly Interesting.

WES pro/cd.

America.

Of

The LOG.T. toast

At a meeting to select a work-posed by Corporal Hunt who gave Mr. John Hagan ing committee held at Government a brief history of its founder and and Miss Claire House, some very helpful sugges-work. tions were brought forward. One) The Eastern · Services

many

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a slap with the open hand, one said (as Leander) was a blow, with the fist and an-

Leslie

(as other said he was not sure, the

In opening the defence Mr. Jenkin referred to Dr. Cannon's evidence which, he said, showed that blow with an open band; would not kill a person.. fence contended that the blow was

· The de-i delivered under the place on the temple as stated by the witnesses for the Crown and Dr. Cannon's evidence again showed that a blow below that line would not have had a fatal result.

Patricia) "deserved Lodge rounds of applause for the fine by Mr. F. W. Carey, Commissioner M. 245 was ably proposed by Car-work they put in.

Mr. William of Chinese Maritime Customs at poral Lloyd, who was responsible Sentor was hoard to advantage as Lappa, was exceptionally good. for the formation of this Lodge, the Prince, and the other prinel He proposed that a full-size repro- which now had a membership of nals and chorus did wall; but Mr. Hagan seemed to be better last duction in plaster of Camoens's) over 60. Grotto, as it stands at Macao, The Chairman proposed the tonst night than he has been at the ahould be made at the entrance to of "departing friends." He men- Theatre Royal. the Macao Pavilion, with the mural tioned especially the RAMO

The "China Maf" is asked tablets and the bust with its Corporal Lloyd, who is one of those to announ that Miss Winifred pedestal.

leaving the Colony, and laid em- Dalle will appear in the title role phasis upon the fact that there was in "Mercenary Mary" to-night.

Three More Nights Only, a great deal of work to be done by

The Leal Senado.

of

The Government Council of Macao, with the object of granting ed all departing friends every suc will present "Mercenary Mary," the the remaining members. He wish-To-night at 9.15 the Company greater powers to the Macao Leal Senado, as the Municipal Council cese in their new fields of labour big success

from tha London

The evidence for the defence

in consequence of that blow. Also was overwhelming with regard to showing that death did not occur

the deceased did not stagger or loss ther of Lo Chi-ming, was the only witness who said the blow was de- livered with the fist, while Lo Chi ming himself had stated that he got up from the sofa. In conflict with that was the evidence of other wit cases who had said he did not get Evidence was then given by Dr.

up.

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Shadows Before.

COMING EVENTS ANNOUNCED

IN THE "MAIL.”:

To-day-Banvard Musical Comedy | Company presents "Mercenary Mary," Star Theatre, Kowloon, 9.15 p.m.

To-day—Queen's Theatre; "The Magic Flame."

"Tin To-day-Star, Theatre; Gods."

To-day-World Theatre; "Yolan- da. Cheer O', YMCA, 7.30 pm.

To-day-Impromptu dance at the

To-day-Concert

and

dance, Cheer 'O, Y.M.C.A., 7.80 p.m. tre; "Topsy and Eva."

February 10-20-Queen's' Thoa-

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February 21-22-Queen's Thea- tra; "The Little French Girl.".

February 21-22 Star Theatra;{ ""The Bat."

Tumbleweeds."

February 21-22-World Theatro;}

February 22-Music, recital at Helena May Institute, 5.80 p.m.

February 22-Dancing display by Miss Violet Capell's Pupile, Queen's Theatre; 5 p.m.

February 23-Classical Music) Recital by Robert and Anatole

tre; "Lovers"

kitain, Star Theatre; 9.15 p.m.

February 28-25-Queen's Thea-

February 23-25-Star Theatrej

"Altars of Desire."

February 28-25-World Theatre;}

February 24-Cheer 'O dance at City Hall, 8.30 p.m.

February 25 Cralgengower Cricket Club's annual Bachelors' Dance.

Sports.

1:

To-day Golf Match: Ladies'

is called, has offered the sugges- and trusted they would soon become Hippodrome, which was thoroughly his balance. Lo Man-pun, the bio- "The Road To Yesterday,"

attached to another Lodge else- onjoyed when presented at the tion that it is expedient to grant where. Aircraftsman Draper res. Theatre Royal. To-morrow night to the Lent Senado wider functions

the Company will submit "Queen and also a larger income derived ponded to this toast.

Mr. Arthur May proposed the High," a musical comedy which has from publle utilities and that the toast of the Visitors, laying stress been played for one night only in present constitution should be al- tered to include three members upon the fact that the Service men Hong Kong, and it will bring Its nominated by the Macao Govern-appreciated the kindly interest season to a close on Sunday night ment Council from the senior mem- many civilian friends were taking with "Review of Revues," a produc- in their welfare. He mentioned the tion comprising the most sparkling hers of the Civil Service. i.e great joy it gave everyone to see items of not less than five different. 7. Anderson as to the possibility Bogey Competition at Ftanling. chiefs of departments, and two

amangat whom revues. Booking for all three members elected by the public, one were Eng. Com. Bedells and Mr. nights is open at Moutrie's and the of which will occupy a seat on the G. W. C. Burnett. The Rev. J. C. Star Theatre. Prices of admission Government Council as represen Knight Anstey responded.

are $5, $4, $2 and $1. The first tative of the people. The system mentioned how deep his sympathy two rows of the stalls are $5, but by which all five members will be

was with the work of the 1.0.G.T. there are plenty of seats in the elected will therefore, not operate. The Fresident of the Leal Senado owed the Dinner was a great suc-

The smoking concert which fol-orchestra stalls and dress circle will be elected by the members of the Senado from among them Miss Riggins with her dainty cess. Mr. Fountain at the Piano,

selves.

the artists there,

He

songs. Mr. Burnett. bubbling over

won the

evening closed

at $4.

AT THE CINEMAŠ.

EXCELLENT SHOWS AT TWO THEATRES.

Photographic Exhibition. with humour, and Mr. Glover and At the request of Hong Kong Comdr. Bettella, on friends, it has been proposed to hearts of the men. postpone the closing date of the A very pleasant Protographie Exhibition, and aswith a hearty vote of thanks to the

THE QUEEN'S. many Hong Kong exhibitors have Chairman for all his work in ar- not yet paid a visit to Macao, it ranging the dinner, and to the Hong Kong has, therefore been decided to ac-artists who had contributed to the having at the local cinema theatres 18 fortunate in cede to the request and keep the programme.

to-day films of a high class and well Exhibition

time open for some

The chairman stated he was re- worth watching. longer.

warded for any effort on his part Ronald Colman and Vilmy Banky At the Queen's by the auccess of the evening, and are starring in "The Magic Flame," he thanked one and all for their which is based on the well-known attendance. The gathering rose stage success, "King Harlequin." It is about the best picture in which tastefully de- these two artists have appeared kindly loaned together, and they have been con- Electric Company stant film-partners for a long while, Colman enacts double role, first as a clown and then as a Count who becomes a king. Circus life enters very much into the pro- duction, and the atmosphere is caught with delightful precision, Humour, pathos and tragedy truly abound in this pleture, which is one of the best shown in Hong Kong for quite a while.

The judges of the art section of the Macao Photographic and Art Exhibition and Contest have made the following awarde:-

and aang the King. Special Mention and Awards of The tables were Honour: "Jullet Bredon" for her corated with lamps book "The Moon Year": Marciano by the General A. Baptista for his paintings, never of Hong Kong. hitherto exhibited, exhibited by his grandson Mr. M. F. Baptista; The Baron Cercal for his paintings, ex- hibited for the first time by his som Mr. A. A. de Mello.

Gold Medal: General Gomes da Costa,

Silver Medals: Mr. M. F. Bap-i tista, Mr. Yee Cheong, Miss M. A. de Silva, Mr. K. H. Tang, Mr. S. Lopes,

INDIAN WOMEN.

LISTEN TO ASSEMBLY PROCEEDINGS.

New Delhi, Feb. 9. Three hundred Indian women de.. legates to the All-India Women's

The World.

At the World is a picture of a

J. Education Conference, the largest different category but one which

Certificates of Merit: Rev. Climaco do Rosario, Mr. J. G. de number of Indian

of deceased's Injuries being caused by other means than a blow on the face. Such injuries could be caus- ed by a fall without necessarily breaking the skin. Such death could not be caused by a blow with, the open hand. A fall could occur without external injury provided that the skin was protected by something which would break the impact.

Defendant then went into the witness box on his own behalf and repented his evidence as to the de- ccated having punched him and as to his (prisoner) having seized him and slapped his face,

out defendant's evidence and, after

Witnesses were called bearing! final addresses to the jury and the verdict of "Not Gulity," the pri summing-up, the jury returned a roner being discharged.

DANCING FOR CHARITY.

Capell and her pupils are giving a For the sixth year Miss Violet display of dancing in aid of charity.

Queen's Theatre

The first performance. is at the at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 22, the second on Monday, Feb. 27 at the same time. given at 9.15 p.m. en Feb. 29, at A third performance will be the "Star" Theatre, Kowloon.

will be

Part of the proceeds given to the London Hospital.

NOTICES.

NOTICE.

women ever holds the attention. It is called Aquino, Mr.. Denton, Mr. Harry gathered together in the galleries "Yolanda," and tells of happenings Kow, Major Victor Lacerda, Mr. of the Chamber, to-day heard the in France in the Middle Ages, Remigio Banares.

proceedings in the Legislative As-when two, bold knights, rode into Special prize presented by sembly on a private Indian Mem- Peranne As secort to a wealthy Mr. C. Y. Woo is no longer the undersigned declare that Madame Tamagnini Barbosa: Miss ber's B raising the age of con-silk merchant and one stayed to Helena Ribeiro. Macao Bureau of sent of girls to 16 years in the case capture the heart of the. Duke's employed by me in the St.

of unmarried girls and to 14 in the daughter, B veritable madcap Francis Hotel,

Publicity and Information.

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TRICK ON PEARL MERCHANTS.

case of married, instead of 14 and splendidly played by Marion Davies. 13, respectively, as at present. Ralph Graves takes the part of the Mr. James Crarar, Secretary to knight in love. It is a quiet the Government of India, Home De-story, despite the sword fighting partment, announced that the Gov- and a coach hold-up, and one which ernment must oppose the Bill as it one can most adequately enjoy with- must deal cautiously with the pro- out troubling about intricacies of

London. Detectives are search-blem. It had decided to appoint, plot. ing for a man who obtained jewel- later, a committee composed of off- lery valued at about £1,000 from cials and non-officials to investigate the shop of Messra. J. R. Ogden the problem and also the question of and Sons, Ltd., pearl merchants, 41, child marriages.-Reuter. Duke Street, St. James, S.W., by

a trick.

It is stated that the man asked

to be shown some jewellery which

he said he desired to purchase for

a friend. He selected two articles

and asked that they should be sent to him at an hotel.

A COOK'S FALL

CINEMA NOTES.

"THE MAGIC FLAME" AT THE

QUEEN'S..

The current feature film at the

"The Queen's Theatre,

Magic

A Chinese named Ngo Heung Flame," continues to give pleasure

Mrs. F. C. CAMERON,

St. Francis Hotel Hong Kong 17th Feb., 1928.

LECTURE.

Club Race Meeting Happy Valley.

February 18-Hong Kong Jockey

Team; Army v. Navy.

February 18-Sim Shield Hockey

February 26-First Extra Race

Meeting, Happy Valley.

March 3-"American" lawn ten- nis tourney (mixed doubles) for members of the Ladies' Recreation Club, 2.30 p.m.

March 3-Fanling Hunt steeple chases (Spring meeting).

March 4-Sixth extra race meet- ing of Macao Race Club.

March 14-Ninth bi-annual raco for ship's life boats ("Trevessa” Trophy) starting at 4 p.m.

Land Sale,

at Shamshulpo, in P. W. D. Offices, February 20-Sale of Crown land 3 p.m.

Lammert's Auctions, February 20—At 196, The Peak (No. 2 Flat), valuable household furniture, 2.45 p.m.

Duddel! St., a valuable collection February 21-At Sales Room,

of curios, 2.30 p.m.

Hughes & Hough's Auction.·. March 1-At Auction Room, Ice, property situate in Peak District, House Street, valuable leasehold

3 p.m.

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Meetings. February 18-Ninth Ordinary Meeting of shareholders of the Bank of East Asia, Ltd., 10, Dea Voeux Road Central, 3.80 p.m.

February 21-General Meeting of the Royal Artillery Association, R.E. Theatre, Wellington Barracks. February 22-Meeting of Hong Knog Automobile Assen. at Mesers. Jardine's, 5.30 p.m.

February 24 Fourth annual meeting of shareholders in the Ltd., at St. George's Bldg., 7 Cón- Hong Kong and Territorial Estates, naught Rd., 11 a.m.

February 25-Ordinary yearly the meeting of shareholders In Hong Kong & Shanghai Corpora-{ tion, at City Hall, noon.

February 27-The Hong Kong Tramways Limited, hold yearly meeting at Messrs. Jardine's offices at noon.

February 29-Forty-first annuel meeting of the H.K. & K. Whf, & Mwill give an address in the

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(18) described as a cook, was yes to all classes of cinema-goers, When the assistant arrived at the terday removed to the Kwong Wah Based on the big stage success, dially invited to attend. hotel he was met in the vestibule Hospital suffering from Injuries King Harlequin," it is a produc- by the man, who took the jewellery received as the result of falling off tion of outstanding merit, alike and said that he would show it to motor lorry. The injured man for the dramatic nature of the his friend, asking the assistant to was riding in lorry No. 1812 beside story, the excellence of the acting. walt a few minutes.

the driver in Waterloo Street, the realism of the settings, and As the man did not return an in-Yaumati, when the vehicle auddenly the skill of the directing. The quiry was made, which resulted in gave a lurch which caused the cook leading players, Ronald Colman the statement that he.

to fall out. known at the hotel,

Was not

POLICE PROBATIONER,

and Vilma Bänky, are both very popular in Hong Kong, and the supporting cast is a capable one. Alfred Ford, a professional-foot- Altogether "The Magle Flame" is baller, was at Peterborough County a film that is thoroughly well worth Cheung Tak who fa on probation Court awarded £100 damages and seeing. It will be screened at the as a police Interpreter was this costs for Injuries sustained by be- Queen's Theatre again to-day and morning charged before Major C. ing knocked down by a motor-car.to-morrow. Willson with misconduct in that he The injuries have prevented his

was alleged to have received $50 playing this season.

from a man named Wong Ka-yan,

In recognition of which. Wong was There was a net reduction of A verdict of accidental death was alleged to have been guaranteed by twenty-seven houses licensed for recorded at the resumed, inquest at the accused that he would not be the sale of intoxicating liquor in Westminster on Captain Albert proceeded against. The case was Birmingham last year. At present John Pauley, 34, of Sidney Street, fixed for hearing on Wednesday there one licence to every 622 Chelsea, who was fatally injured by afternoon next, bail being allowed inhabitants, against one to every motor-vanwhile! crossing in the sum of $500.

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Knightsbridge on Jan. 8,

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Miscellaneous.

Peter's Young Men's Club at Lane, To-day-Annual dinner of St. Crawford's Restaurant.

February 18-Kowloon Bowling Green Club, Closing day and dis- tribution of prizes, 8 p.m.

February 28-Annual, Show..of flowers and vegetables, at Volunteer Headquarters.

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