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THURSDAY, MARCH 1, 1928.

SOLDIER FINED.

MUTILATION OF RACE TICKETS.

OTHER DISCHARGED...

Hearing

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IN NICARAGUA.

U. S. MARINES IN ACTION.

KILLED AND WOUNDED.

Managua, Yesterday.

Four United States marines were killed and nine wounded in

DIOCESAN GIRLS,

PRIZES DISTRIBUTED YESTERDAY.

A TRYING YEAR.

THE CHINA MAIL,

The annual prize distribution of

CINEMA NOTES.

TO-DAY'S BIG FILM AT THE QUEEN'S.

"THE SCARLET LETTER." ·

The charges were (1) attempting ZINOVIEFF LETTER, the Rev. C. B. Shann, the Rev. N. Vos a lavish scale. The story deals

Shadows Before.

COMING EVENTS ANNOUNCED IN THE "MAIL.”

To-day- Danco at Cheer '0," Y.M.C.A., at 7.80 p.m.

To-day-Queen's Theatre; "The Scarlet Letter."

To-day-World Theatre; "The Confessions of a Queen."

To-day- Star Theatre; In- troduce Me,"

March 2-Musical evening at Cheer 'O, Y.M.C.A., at 7.30 p.m.

March 2 Dance by H.M.S. "Titanin" at Lane, Crawford's Rea taurant, 6.80 p.m.

March 4-5 World Theatre; "Mantrap,"

March 4-5-Star Theatre; "The

March 4-10-Queen's Theatre; "The Circus."

Whole Town's Talking,"

"The Scarlet Letter" which comes WOR resumed by Mr. R. E. Lindsell at the Control Mugis-

the Diocesan Girls' School, Ków- to the Queen's Theatre to-day, is an tracy this morning in the ease in

loon, took place yesterday afternoon outstanding picture. Lillian Gish, which Corporal J. Davidson and an encounter with Sandino's fol- in the presence, of a large gathering: Bombardier G. II. Lowe, of the lowers who surprised 36 Marines of pupils of the school together heroine of Way Down East" fills the leading role, while Lars Hanzon, Dist Company, Royal Artillery, are in charge of a pack train of 80 with their parents and friends.

harged by the Hong Kong Jockey animals with supplies.

The Bishop of Victoria presided, the new Swedish star, makes his Club.on.four counts in connection Sandino men were firing rifles and the prizes were distributed by American screen debut, giving an of Arthur with the alleged mutilation of en- and machine guns, from a jungle, Mrs. Russell-Brown. Among those excellent portrayal trunce tickets whilst employed as lining both sides of the trail present were Mr. A. E. Wood Dimmesdale, the Puritan Pastor. production is a vivid gate attendants at the publle en-The wounded were brought in by (Director of Education), the Rev. The new Arance at the race course on the aeroplanes. ---Reuter's American W. T. Featherstone, M.A., the Rev. Screen version of Nathaniel Haw- first day of the annual race meetService.

Walton Rogers, the Rev. J. thorne's classic of the days of the .ing,

Johnston, Mr. and Mrs. de Martin, Puritans, and has been produced Halward, Mrs. H. E. Lindsell, Mrs. with 'a Puritan woman who bore a C. G. Alabaster, Mr. Churn and brand of shame through fe to Mr. Grose.

shield the man she loved, and the ter- The headmistress, Miss Sawyer, dramatic denouement of her

the who read the annual report. stated, ribic sacrifice.. Miss Gish 'as London, Yesterday. Mr. R. A. Wadeson prosecuted

ill-starred "Hester Prynne,” has one' inter alia:- The Labour Party Executive have for the Jockey Club, whilst the ac-decided to ask for a debute in then the rull and closed with 214, the roles in her career, under the direc The year 1927 opened with 220 of the most remarkable émotional ensed were defended by Mr. G. Scuse of Commone on the Board month of February having the re-tion of Victor Seastrom, famous as Hugh-Jonse,

of Enquiry's report on the 80 cord enrolment of 241, The year the producer of "He Who Gets called franca case with special re-1926 began with 199 and closed with Slapped.".

Kurl Dane plays a tation to that part which refers to 211. Our enrolment in January, rough, uncouth giant of a man, the

Sports. the Zinovicff letter episode.-Bri-1928 was 239 and this month there father confessor of the Puritans in Lish Wireless Service.

are 245 of whom 63 are boarders. trouble. Through-ut the drumatle March 8 Royal Hong Kong This means that we are very full-story he is the devoted friend of Yacht Club race, for "H." "ya «qu the boarding house is quite full Hester Prynne. "The Scarlet Let- &"G" Classes. and with the exception of Clasa VI ter" will be shown at the usual

times until Saturday, other classes are also full.

to steal $76, (2) alleged embezzle- ment of $76,, (3) alleged fraud of $75 by mutilating ebtrabee tickets,. (4) attempting to obtain $75 by false pretences,

The case for the prosecution was

enncluded with the evidence of two Chinese detectives.

at

Davidson handed her a narrow slip

The Lady Refused. Witness did not Interfere with

LABOUR PARTY DEMANDS DEBATE.

Debate Granted.

Lowe Discharged.

Later.

normal and smooth way.

"INTRODUCE ME."

March 6-7-World Theatre; "The Crown of Lies."

March 6-7 Star Theatre; "Altars of Desire."

March 8-Musicale at Helena May Institute.

"Drusilla With A Millions."

March 8-10-World Theatre;

March 8-10-Star Theatre; "The Little Irish Girl."

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

Lammerts' Auctions.

No. C428, who was on duty the race course to watch for pick packel in to "keep an eye" on the Europeans selling tickets at the

In the House of Commons Mr. entrance of the public enclosure, said that Davidson was in the box Baldwin undertook to find at least half a day to discuss the report of

Last February when our matron welling tickets. The witness saw n

the Civil Service francs enquiry at Miss Dewing. Miss Walters, Mrs. lady tender $3 for a ticket and the request of Mr. Macdonald that Kirkby and Miss Mason were on

March Fauling Hunt steeple chases (Spring meeting), which was half the size of the ad-the House be given an opportunity the sick list and Miss Paterson had

A really delightful picture with March 6R. H. K. Golf Club tickets. Four men also of associating itself with the Gov gone home, real friends of the an interesting story is "Introduce (Ladies' Section) medal competi- mission

ernment's action thereanent and school came to our help. Mrs. Me," which, commences its run at tion. bought tickets,

asking for an enquiry into the Woodward, Mrs. Evans, Mrs. the Star Theatre, where it will be March 10--Next Tournament of issues raised owing to the re-open- Hokten und Miss Trixie Choa, one shown til Saturday. Douglas the H.K. Boxing Assen.; Leo Then- the mea, int he went up to the lady of the Zinovieff altair and the of my old girls, all came to help Maclean, who has the leading part, tre, Fercival Street, East Point, and asked her to show, her ticket incomplete position in which it was and every thing went on in a is as entertaining as ever in the March 11--Sixth extra race meet-

left by the report-Reuter. but she refused, whereupon the

role of the old fashioned backwarding of Macao Race Club, witness reported to Detective Ser-1

Mrs. Stout was taken ill in youth, who has a more modern March 14-Ninth bi-annual race geunt Baker. Later he spoke, to,

April and called to her rest in young man for a friend. These for ship's life. boats ("Trevesan" the four men who also had half:

July-she had endeared herself to two are in love with the same girl, Trophy) starting at 4 p.m. tickets, whist Sergeant Baker was prepared to drop that against both pupils and colleagues. After and at first it is the modern youth March 17-Hong Kong Jockey demanded and obtained the ticket both accused. With regard to the referring to other staff changes the who succeeds in winning her Club extra race meeting, Happy from the lady. The Sergeant took charge of false pretences, Mr. report stated:-Dr. Ethel Minett smiles. Lator, however, after a Valley. possession of this ticket. Of the Warleson said that the tearing of has paid us three visits during the stay in Switzerland, where Douglas March 20-R. H. K. Golf Club our tickets the witness took from the tickets was in preparation to year. In March she again urged is mistaken for a famous Alpine (Ladies' Section) bogey competi the men, the Sergeant only retained gelling the money.

the use of the Flush System of climber' whose identity he is fore-tion, New Course, Fanling. ons and returned the others. The

sanitation, which I am glad to say ed to assume, the girl finally witness tenk the name and address The Magistrate agreed that the is now installed. Early in Novem-realises that she has been in love March 2-Miscellaneous goods at of the men who handed the tickets false pretences referred to the re-ber Dr. Minett thoroughly examined with the wrong man and hastens Godown No. 8. Upper, H.K. & K. to him, but was unable subsequent-presentation that 25 tickets had every pupil in the school and re-to make amends. Amusing com-wht. & Godown Co., Ltd., West Pt., ly to find him or his four friends, been sold, whereas money had been ported any defects. As a school we plications play a great part in mak-11 a.m. as he was told that they had gone ellected for 50.

have kept wonderfully free from ing "Introduce Me" one of Mac- back to Macno.

Mr. Hugh-Jones argued that in epidemics and I am grateful to all Lean's best comedies. Hugh-Jones, in cross-exam- attempted larceny there must be an those parents who help us in this ination of the witness, suggested overt act in furtherance of a matter: During the summer, months at he did not actually see the criminal intention, and he claimed we had some very enjoyable and ticket sold to the Indy.

that no criminal intent had been successful bathing picnics. The Magistrate inquired why proved against Lowe, whose busi- Help From Parents. Mr. Hugh-Jones was challengingness was to see that everyone who This brings me to another point that part of the evidence, and the entered bad tickets. As there was which I feel I cannot sufficiently Exle," will be screened at the Chater Rd., in Helena May Insti- fatter replied that the impression so specific apportionment of duty, emphasise and that is the real World Theatre from to-day to

tute, 10.30 am, he had gathered from the evidence he did not see how Lowe could be practical help the school has receiv- Saturday. This picture marks the

March 10-Thirty-second yearly other witnesses for the prezçeu-churgal.

ed from very many parents. We revival of the acting team of Alice meeting of shareholders in the tion was that the witness was seat The Magistrate agreed and Lowe have not yet our much needed gym Terry and Lewis Stone, who ap- Dairy Farm Ice & Cold Storage Co., srbsequently to look for people, was discharged on all counts.. and play shed but I hope that by peared together in such productions Ltd., 2, Lower Albert Road, noon. with half tickets.

Case to Answer.

this time next year we shall be the as "The Prisoner of Zenda," and

March 16-Thirty-ninth general The Magiserate allowed the gins- With regard to the first accused, proud owners of one and that we "Scaramouche." They, of course, meeting, of the H.K. Electric & Co.. tion.

Davidson, Mr. Hugh-Jones made shall be able to invite you all to a play the role of the King and Ltd. Company's offices, P. & D. The witness was emphatic that he the same submission, and referred Gymnastic Display.

Queen. John Bowern is also a Bldg., noon. actually saw the ticket sold to the to cuses in his support as well as Examination Successes. leading man of importance. Helena

March 21 Thirty-ninth annual lady.

io Archbold.

If examinations are a criterion D'Algy who made her film debut meeting of Green laland Cement Replying to another question, the He submitted that the prosecu- witness said that there were rattion had not proved

Davidson's of the success of a school (and I with Rudolph Valentino in "The Co., Ltd.. at St. George's Bldg., runy people waiting to buy tickets. erimiani intent in tearing the tie-do not think they are) we have Sainted Devil," Frankie Dano, the Chater Rd., noon.

With regard to the defendantkets in halves. They had probably cause to be pleased. The Royal boy actor, Eugenie Besserer, Joseph Lowe, the witness said that the lat-been done inadvertently in an at- Drawing Society examination re-Dowling and many others make up for stood about a yard away from tempt to cope with the rush. Insults were excellent: Honours, 120; a large cast. him. He examined the tickets any case, the onus was on the Passes, 54; Failed, G. The Univer

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to prove that he. in-faity local examination results were for aleo good; 7 entered for the Senior

money

1

"CONFESSIONS OF A QUEEN."

"Confessions of a Queen," Victor Scantrom's film version of the novel by Alphonsa Daudet, "Kings in

after they had been issued by prosection Davidson. The witness did not see tended to inke the him go into the enclosure or fol- himself.

and 6 passed, one with honours. 11 ST. PETER'S CLUB. low anyone there.

Mr. Lindsell said that Mr.jentered for the junior and 11 pass- Hugh-Jones had a case to answered. The Girl Guides have had their Chinese detective No. C643 said on all three charges in the case of usual weekly meetings that he was told that half tickets Davidson.

One Half Ticket.

ber and two with numbers.

and the following badges have been award-

STUDY CIRCLE DURING LENT.

MARCH PROGRAMME.

had been issued, and was instructed Davidson was then placed in ed 37 Ambulance, 2 Sick Nurse, to po reurd, examining all the the witness box. He said that he 1 Needlewoman, 10 Domestic Ser- Tickets and bring those without had been on duty at the race vice, 7 Entertainer, 4 Toymaker

A study circle, with "Last Words numbers to Sergeant Baker. He course only once previously. He and 1 Laundress. saw one half ticket without num-worked in the box handling We have played seven hockey from the Cross" as the subject, is

money and tickets. There was a matches, 5.of which were against to be held by St. Peter's Church, Young Men's Club at 8.16 p.m.) This closed the case for the pro-big crowd at the gate on the day outside teams-we lost one.

in question. At times five people Mr. De Martin paid us a formal every Friday during the Lent sea- Mr. Wadeson, in his submission were alongside the box together visit on thres consecutive days in aon. There will be no social func- on the first charge, referred his all paying money and shouting October and his visit was very tions; dances and whist Worship to a case in Cox'e reports for their tickets. In the hurry to helpful.

secution.

drives will be held over until after

of Criminal Appeal cases, referring hand out the tickets he admitted A report of the activities of the Eanter.

the annual school of

The motions for the two .debates

to false weight in the supplying of that he tore some of them out in Diocesan Old Girls' Association was meat to the military by a con halves, that was because of the also presented, in which mention In March are as follow:- tractor whose assistant was charged difficulty of tearing at the perfor-was made .with attempting to steal 45 lbs. of ation. In spite of his hurry to Bazaar, from which a net profit of Exerts a Greater Influence

meat. He was convicted although hand out the tickets, many people $950 was made. the spurious weight was discovered got in without tickets after pay-| "before he had actually got awaying their money, and the witness

with the stolen meat.

had to send Lowe after them to

the present. case

Prize Winnera,

Scripture Prizes:-Irena Gittins,

Ethel

on

On March 5, "That the Cinema

Public Opinion than the Press."

On March 19, "That Labour Sav- ing Devices Encourage Laziness".

March 6-At 169, The Foak, (Mt. Kellett Rd.) valuable house- hold furniture, 2.45 p.m.

March 5-At Sales Room, Dud-; dell St., postage stamps, 5.16 p.m. Meelings.

March 6-Meeting of lady help- ers of the "Cheer "O" canteen,

Miscellaneous. To-day-Ladies' Night at the European Y.M.C.A., Kowloon, 9 p.m.

To-day-Hong Kong Technical Institute reopens,

March 1-Annual dinner of mem- hers of St. David's Society, Lane, Crawford's Restaurant cancelled.

March 2-Prize-giving of St. Stephen's College, in the Great Hall of St. Stephen's. Girls' College; 8 p.m.

March 2-Bible study circle at Helena May Institute, 10.30 a.m.

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Mr. G. S. Hughes MARCH, 1929, as follows:- and submitted Lowe could not cope with the Banker, Agnes Chen, Agues Chan, will second.

CANADA. that tearing of the tickets in two crowd and did not get them all Betty Wong. Stanley Lee, Joyce M.A., and Mrs. W. Faid, B.Sc., lead Other events in the diary for money twice on each ticket. There noon about 50 or 60 people came

Prizes: -Irene this month are:- was nothing to account for the one at a time, but after that there Gittin Edna Batalha, Frances Lee, 6th-Library Committee Meeting extra money, thus received, and it was a big rush,

Rita Randall, Trudy Hing, Ina Fined $100.

8.30 p.m. 18th.Entertainment Replying to Mr. Hugh-Jones, Carvalho, Lilly Silva, Stella Best.

Gittine, Clans Medals:- Irene

Meeting 8.30 pm.

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Needlework

Committee

of the day. All the overt acts, he submitted, had been eqmmitted ex-Davidson said that when he was cepting the "carrying away of the relieved nothing was said to him, Eva Lang. Grace Chas, Ida Ng. 29th Sports Committee Meeting money as in the Case of the ment. and he left the money and Stella Ho, Sophie Taang, Dennis Mr. Hugh-Jones first made his tickets behind him in the box Gregory, Thomas Whelan, David submission with regard to the without checking them. He was Willis, Lealle Gregory.

Lugard Scholarship:-Won by second accused. The only evidenco not conscious of having issued against Lowe, he said, was that he halves of tickets without num-Grace Chan. Money value handed was on duty. There was no evid-bers on them.

down to a comrade who needs the

evce that he saw people with half By Mr. Wadeson: It was not help com

tickets.

8.80 p.m. 24th-Executive, Committee Meet

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fied for Matriculation), Phyllia true that the witness had told Tennis Cup Won by Class 3: Anderson (distinction in hygiene), Molly Churn (distinction, In Scrip- Mr. Wadesón submitted that Mr. Bernard. Brown: that he had Tamara Ellis, Linda Ozoriò, Lowe was an accessory to the crime done duty at all the extra ace Coptain Ball Shield: Won by ture), Elsa Batalha, Nancy Leung, Dorothy Smith (distinction in by letting the people through on meetings. He only had experi- Class 4 the mutilated tickets which he ence at one before the annual Good Conduct Prize, given by English)WAGA ANG -must have had knowledge of. It meeting.**

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were Bessie McAinah, Emmiline Lee not been forced and Davidson had cluding Lowe, the Magistrate Bentor. Seven candidates money. He proceeded to say that posed a fine of $100 which was

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