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MONDAY, APRIL 9. 1928.

WILBUR PLAYERS.

THE WEEK. END SHOWS.

take second place. Restriction certainly, saved the rubber indus try at a crucial time and if the Dutch producers would be brought into line it might still serve a use- ful purpose, but the maintenance of a "self-denying". ordinance. leaving the Dutch complete free dom of action was bound, as it has done, to lead eventually to a

On Saturday night before a very growth of world stocks. It is true good house the Wilbur Players that the removal of restriction is gave ие., ад American domestic bound to lead to a slump but it is comedy which kept the large au-

DELIGHTFUL COMEDIES.

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FLYING FORTRESS.

AMERICA'S NEW GIANT 'PLANE.

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The first of twenty-five of the latest type bombing 'planes for

use in the United States Army

Air Corps was tested recently at difficult to see how that could dience in continual merriment. Washington before officials of the have been avoided in any event "Her Wedding Night," a comedy War Department and members of with unlimited production else drama in three acts, was skilfully. Congress, and was pronounced where than in Ceylon and Malaya handled and Mr. N. Anthony Baker highly satisfactory, proceeding apace. And producers in the role of "Pa" (Par) gave an- This bomber is known as the and buyers at any rate now have other of his very fine readings of "pirate." It is described as definite knowledge to go on which a difficult character. We remem veritable flying fortress, can is far better than the state of un-ber Mr. Baker in a very difficult carry more than a ton of bombs, certainty which has thrown the and unsympathetic character, In can stay in the air for six or market into a state of chaos since Somerset Maughan's "Rain" the first announcement that which the company produced on tance of 500 miles.

seven hours, and can cover a dis- committee of investigation was to their last visit, and the range be- It is a biplane with a wing- be appointed.

tween the Rev. Davidson in "Rain" spread of 67ft. Two Liberty eo- and "Pa" in Her Wedding Night gines give it a speed of sixty to is a tribute to the versatility of ninety miles an hour. The

FATHER CHAU. YOUNG CHINESE ORDAINED AT CATHEDRAL

WELL-KNOWN FAMILY. Mr. Peter Chau, a member of one the oldest Chinese Roman Catholic families of Hong Kong. was on Saturday received into the Catholic Priesthood, at the Cathe dral of the Immaculate Conception, Glenealy.

of

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this clever artist.

equipment includes five machine "Ruth," the sympathetic daugh guns, one ter, so solicitious for the happiness through the floor,

of which projects of all (and herself, incidentally), In a review of the two years was a clover performance by Mias activities of the Daniel Guggen- Tove Lindan who was a favourite heim Fund, which has an endow with the audience from the start, ment of £500,000 for the promo

"Duke" as handled by Mr. Earle tion of aeronautics, Mr. Harry Hodgins was not exaggerated and Guggenheim, its president, pre- his collaboration with Ben (Mr. dicts that the remaining funda Edgar Cartwright) in the scene mental problems of flying will be late at night was a delightful item. 'solved within a generation. The “Kate," in a very difficult role, was report emphasises Ferland's re- a tribute to Miss Florence Unter- cord for the safe tractation hill, and the audience were much o passengers by air to support in sympathy with the final happy the claim that flying to-day under

The consecration service was condenouement. Mr. Alfred Jenkin proper conditions is as safe as any

ducted by His Lordship Bishop H. Valtorta, assisted by the clergy of the Cathedral, and was attended by a large congregation of Chinese Catholics, Including members of the young priest's family.

The Rev. Father Peter Chau, is a younger brother of Mr. Dixon Chau, the Principal of the Docksin English School, Caine-road, who, with his other relatives, were the recipients of felicitations from all on the auspicious occasion.

CCY.M.S. Concert. In the evening, the members Catholic Young of the Chinese Men's Society gave an

open air concert in honour of Father Chau.

a very amusing as the "Plumb-other means of transportation, Architect and in the later and declares that the aeroplane of the future will be safe, even under scenes showed nice restraint.

"Ma" as rendered by Miss Verna adverse conditions. Mersereau afforded much pleasure, One · accomplishment of the her propensity to fainting being, fund has been the establishment under the circumstances, quite of a Meteorological Committee to justified. "Jane" the independent co-operate with the Government married daughter was quite re- Weather Bureau for the dis freshingly portrayed, by Miss semination of more complete · Myrtle Kingsley, and the dry weather Information for the humour in the family circle and guidance of aviators. The fund subtle human touches throughout has also established schools of made the presentation of "Her aviation in four of the leading Wedding Night" a very entertain-colleges. ing evening's amusement.

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ZYXT.

LAST WORD IN GREAT DICTIONARY.

the hands of the thrifty and the law-abiding, to cause them to re- ject and forget their temporary successes because of set-backs which perhaps they regard as equally temporary. The speedy re- turn to Canton of Marshal Li Chai-sum after the terrible out-

To-night (Monday) this popular break there and the apparently A stage was erected in the com- and clever company are presenting complete triumph of Marshal Lipound of the Roman Catholic "The Family Upstairs”, à tonle for and his party are very gratifying. Cathedral, and ample as the accom- the "Blues" or "Hong Kongitle," Better still, the almost complete modation arrangements were, they and between the acts on Saturday were fully taxed, which is full Mr. Anthony Baker announced that immunity from Communism that evidence, if auch were needed, of a rare treat is in store for theatre English Dictionary, a great work has characterised life in Canton, the regard in which the young goers in Hong Kong. Mr. Richard which has cost about £300,000 since Marshal Li's recent depar-priest and his family are held by Wilbur in sending a company of, and upon which a start was made ture for the north is equally satis, the Chinese Catholic community of 26 players to Hong Kong on April 70 years ago, will be published by 13, to perform "Hors D'Oeuvres" a the Oxford University Press on The function opened with ad brilliant collection of smart and up April 19. The first part of the dresses of welcome to Father Chau, to date scena from the big hits of work was published in 1884. who was also congratulated on the the day.

So long has the work been in attainment of his great aspiration The audience warmly applauded progress that both "zeroplane" in life.

many of the trying situations. In and "appendicitis" were unknown the comedy drama, and the final when the volume on "A" was be- satisfactory ending all round was ing prepared, and already a sup- very cleverly hidden till the last plement is on its way. scenes.

factory. But the under-currents that point to the fact that the complete immunity is not so evid. ent elsewhere in the province and in Honan call for continued vigil- ance. Wang-Ching-wel, Eugene Chen, George Hsu, Sun Fo and others who were and probably atill are convinced Communists are by no means spent forces in the Kuomintang and any day they may return to renew their des tructive tactics. We must hope, however, that the lessons of the

Hen Kong.

His Lordship Bishop Valtorta also spoke.

All the speeches were in Chinese, after which followed a very enjoy able programme of entertainment.

A well executed dance was pre- sented by young girls, followed by a Chinese play entitled "Lit Huet Ching Taze," after which came en exhibition of Chinese Boxing by some young members of the C.C.V.M.S.

The rest of the programme was taken up by Chinese music, short sketches and skits, and a comic Item.

First Mass Yesterday,

"CHARLEY'S AUNT.”.

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The Just section of the New

On completion, the "N.E.D.," as it is now generally known, will contain 15,488 pages, 178 miles of type, about 50 million- works, nearly two million quotations, and 414,825 words will be defined.

Last night the. Wilbur Players. gave a présentation of "Charlie's Aunt," and got the most out of the very amusing comedy. The an-

The words "of" and "to" were nouncement that there were to be the most difficult to define. In new songs and dances was obeyed desperation, the late Sir James to the letter, though nothing of the Murray, the editor, wrote: "For, fine old piece was lost in the pro- I received not a single sugges- sentation.

tion, except an impracticable one."

only daughter of Capt. and past will not be wasted, and that Mrs. D. D. Ross of Shanghai should a recurrence to Commun- and Burghend, Scotland, to ism be manifested, the authorities Gersham, son of the Inte Archi- who are now showing real signs bald Lang of Shanghai.

At 1080 yesterday morning, Rev. of progress on sound and patrio- Father Chau pang his first High tic lines will be well able to cope, Mass at the Roman Catholic Cathe BIGGER CHILDREN.

dral, in the presence of a large con- gregation. The service which was full of ceremony lasted over hour.

Hong Kong, Monday, April 9, 1928.

CHINA AND COMMUNISM.

with the menace,

ESPECIALLY GIRLS.

"Children to-day are bonnier and

When editing the word "do,” Sir James was discovered walking about amid the numerous mean- ings, which were written on slips of paper and spread over his drawing-room carpet.

The whole work could not have

Meantime, whatever foreigners may be able to do should be done to indicate to the Chinese what' Father Chau, was assisted at bigger than they were a generabeen carried out without much the rottenneas. of Russia's politi-Mass by three other Chinese priests tion ago." This opinion was ex- assistance, and contributions It is very much to be déplored cal views inevitably lead to. It and eight altar boys. Rev. Father pressed to a Press representative were received from all over the

Miss Barwell, Teruzz! was Master of ceremonies. ! by

matron of country. By 1888, one energetic that notwithstanding all that has

is an easy matter to prove that been done, particularly during the

Russia to-day is in a hopeless past few months to eradicate the

slough of deadly dull mediocrity pernicious effects of Communism with no prospect whatever of genuine progress for her vast still many districts in Kwangtung population unless freed from tlie modated in the front pews in front 'children is really remarkable-es-}

in

South China,” there are

and the neighbouring province of

fallacious trammels of Com- Honan under the sway of those

munism. With Marshal Li's re- who evidently believe in the lurid doctrine of the "Reds" This turn, it is to be hoped that we may see a continuation of the points .to. the fact that

policy subversive of all such doc- those who were responsi-

trines as those of CommunismI, ble for the propagation of Communism did their work with for only in such manner is sound and lasting progress for the

Chinese to be obtained.

The new priest was assisted in Belgrave Hospital for Children, Scotsman had sent in 165,000, the "Washing of Hands" ceremony Clapham-road, S.W., who is retir suggestions. One of the most by two male members of his family, ing after having been matron since valued and learned contributors who occupied positions inside the the hospital was built, twenty-nine was found to be a homicidal maniac.confined in a home for the altar rails. Other members of years ago.

"The lacrease. In the size of the criminal insane Father Chau's family were accom-

Editor's Saving Spent. pecially in girls," she said. "Cota Sir James Murray, when in his. made for the 12-year-old of twenty T6th year, was working on the year-old of to-day. Children would with only a fortnight's holiday in years ago are too small for the 12- dictionary from 6 am to 1 p be bigger still if parents would not the year. He had previously blame Providence for their spent all his saving to keep his. blemishes and blame themselves mammoth book alive. He died in Instead." 1915. AAN HARADAN

"The 'modern girl' with her stone The reward for his efforts is a heart and steel nerves hasn't come dictionary of hitherto unknown into nursing." Miss: Barwell also thoroughness.

of the main altar.

A feature of the High Mass was the excellent singing of the Catho dral Choir with Rev. Father Riganti at the organ.

RICHEST WOMAN. WINDING-UP ORDER AGAINST

SUZUKI COMPANY.

come...

a thoroughness worthy of a

observed. "New nurses atlll faint The last word it contains is much better cause. It also in-

at operationstill they get used to typical of the whole. Most die dicates that considerable zeal

Mr. Justice Eve, in the Com-them-and they're just as gentle, tionaries are content to end with and vigilance must continue to be.

panies Winding-up Court; made If anything they're more gentle, "zythuna malt liquor." The manifested by those in authority The Rubber Decision.

an order for the compulsory wind-more womenly than the girls of "NE.D." closes with "yxt." It is towards, the complete eradication The announcement that, as ing up of Suzuki and Co., Ltd, on the day before yesterday. That an old form of "thou seest," and, from November 1, all restriction the petition of the Equitable may be because they have better like the "N.E.D. itself, it looks of this falacious doctrine. What on rubber output from Ceylon and Trust Company, of New York, hours. When I was a girl proba destined to be the last word in has happened in Canton, Swabue Malaya would be removed has and of Moorgate, City of London. tioner our hours were seven am dictionaries for many years to and elsewhere in South China and come as a bombshell to the indus. Mr. Bischoff said that the peti, to ten p.m., and a day off once a

try, whose lenders appear to have tioners were creditors asking for mouth which was rather a strain New York Pelephone and the frequently recurring out been under the Impression that the winding-up of a Japanese on any womaniiness." breaks that from time to time still the most that would be advised by company, which carried on busi, occur reminds us that Communiam the investigating committee ness in Britain. here has been merely scotched would be a revision in the quota Mr. Colien, stated that he ap

and the administration of the peared for the not killed

scheme generally

Com-Bank, w Wexpe mittes has recommended the £54,000, and he abolition of the scheme apparent petition. ely after the fullest, consideration The others did while carrying all be of the factors involved and it is led by My

What Borodin, Eugene Chen, Wang Ching-wel, George Hsu and

fore them under the false guise

of nationalism appealed much too wh

the proletariat and

those agitators who had nothi

and everything to gain

Fact that ese who has

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the

Telegraph: Company is wrestling with the problem of the New York telephone directory, which contains the names of as many, enbscribern ́REPORTED TO BE AT

as there are in the whole of the SHANGHAL W

United Kingdom, says the According to advices from York Herald (Paris Lition) rol-Shanghai both Marshal Li Chal The directory has become pan sum and General Chem Min-chu wieldy that the com the have arrived at that centre. Ons menting with the The message has it that General Chen tre photo will return to Canton before Mar- the idea is shals who has asked to be re- clal lens will be lieved of his command as Chief of subscriber to anal Start of the Nationalist Forces. the directory.