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SATURDAY, MAY 12, 1928.

THE CHINA MAIL,

BOYCOTT SPREADS. 'VOLUNTEER PRIZES. "SORRELL AND SON.” TO BE EXTRADITED. Shadows Before

(Continued from Pago 12

Japan immediately to end the warfare and withdraw her troops! and asks for an internationn! “In- quiry ynd arbitration.

What Nanking Wants.

Shanghai, Yesterday.

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ANNUAL "SMOKER" LAST

WARWICK DEEPING'S NOVEL FILMED.

NIGHT.

G.O.C'S SPEECH.

The annual smoking concert of

largely attended affair.

A NOTABLE PICTURE.

With beautiful exterior scenes

CHINESE TO AWAIT H.E.'S ORDER

ALLEGED MURDER.

COMING EVENTS ANNOUNCED IN THE "MAIL."

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· To-day-Queon's Theatre; "The "Garden of Edən,"

To-day-World Theatre; "Lone The extradition case in which Eagle."

To-day-Star Theatre; "Three the Hong Kong Volunteer Defence specially filmed in England, the the Canton authorities are seck-

Weeks In Paris." A message from Nanking states evening; was a very onjoyable and Deeping's story of England after named Wong Him, alias Chan Y.M.C.A., at 7.30 pm.

Corps, held at Headquarters last big screen version of Warwick ing the surrender of a Chinese

To-day Dance, Cheer that General Tan Yen-kai, on bes half of the Nationalist Govern-

the war, "Sorrell and Son," comes Kwon-chau, for the alleged mur- May 13-Queen's Theatre: Syd ment, has sent a Note to Sir Eric.E. Major-General C. C. Luard, day next for four days, according Chi-wo in the vicinity of the

Amongst those present were to the Queen's Theatre on Wednes der of a compatriot named Leong Chaplin la "The Missing Link." Drummond, the Secretary-

May 18-Star Theatre; "Iz Zat General of the League of Nations, C.B. C.M.G. General Officer Com- to a special advertisement in this

So" ? regarding the Tsinan affair. Itanding the Forges, Lient-Col. Issue. The picture follows close "Three-eyed Bridge" in Namhoi

May 13-World Theatre; "You'd states, inter alia, that the "peace L. G. Bird, D.S.O., Commandant of ly the original story, and the open district, was concluded at the Be Surprised." of Nations is threatened by ag- the Defence Corps, nearly all the ing scenes find Captain Stephen Central Magistracy yesterday May 13- Music, gression on the part of Japan," Officers of the Corps, some officers Sorrell, MC, returning from the afternoon, when Mr. R. E. Lind-Y.M.C.A., at 7.30 p.m. and requests a convocation of the of Military units stationed in long war to discover his pleasure loving sell decided that there was Syd

May 13-15 Queen's Theatre; Chaplin In The Missing

Sports.

Endorsement Needed,

Cheer '0

¡dell-st., a valuable collection of curios, 2.30 p.m.

May-17-At. 6, Knutsford-terrace,

Meetings.

meeting of the League Council. It Kong, and many Non-Commission-wife in the act of running away. orges the League to request aed Officers and men of the Defence With his young son to bring up, "strong and powerful evidence for Link," "cessation of hostilities on the Corps.

|Captain Sorrell sets about getting the presumption of the fugitive's part of the Japanese troops and During a break in the concert work, but in the end he is com- guilt," and accordingly committed May 13-Eighth extra race meet- their immediate withdrawal from programme, Major-General Luard pelled to accept the position of him to be confined in the Victorian of the L.R.R.C.. Macao. Shantung." It concludes by may distributed various prizes won by hotel bar porter. How he. "carries Jail to await the order of His Meetings of the H.K. Jockey Club, May 26-28-Fifth Extra Race ing that the Nationalist Govern- different units and individuals in on" for the sake of his son, whose ment is prepared to agree to an open Corps competitions. international enquiry or arbitra-trophies were awarded for effi- a wonderful story.

The future is his chief regard, makes Excellency the Governor. The Happy Valley.

Produced by fugitive was informed that he

Lammerts' Auction. tion for the settlement of the Tsi-eieney, musketry, machine gun, Herbert Brenen, famous

the was at liberty to file his appeal Sassoon-rd.,

May 14-At "Villa Manola," nnn niïair-Reuter,

Lewis gun, and revolver competi-director of "Peter Pan," "A

household furniture, against the committal in the 2.30 p.m. tions, ete. They were very even-, Kiss for Cinderella" and "Beau Geneva. Yesterday.

ly divided between

the the various Geste,"

picture. hns Supreme Court within fourteen May 15-At Sales Room, Dud- The Chinese Nationalist Gov-units of the Defence Corps, each big cast led by such capable days. erament at Nanking, which is not unit showing supremacy in some players DA H. B, Warner, a member of the League, has particular branch of soldiering, Anna Q. Nilsson, Carmel Myers, torney-General appeared for the household furniture, 2.45 p.m.

Mr. S. Fitzroy, assistant At-

telegraphed requesting the Searn which collectively place the stand- Lionel Belmore, Nila Asther and Crown, whilst the fugitive was fary-General of the League of art of the Corps' efficiency very Alice Joyce, "Sorrell and Son" is represented by Mr. Hin-shing Lo. Nations to convene the League high.

já long film and performances start.

May 14-Annual meeting of the Alibi. Council, denouncing the violation! After distributing the prizes and promptly each day at 2.30, 5.00,

H.K. Auxiliary of the British & of China's integrity and indepen-congratulating the Battery on win- 7.15 and 9,30,

The defence's reply to the Foreign Bible Society, at. Helena dence by Japanese troops, and in-ning the Nathan Cup, His Excel-

- allegation of the Crown witnesses May Institute; 5.30 p.m. voking articles 10 and 11 of the leney the G.O.C. said that WOMEN AND MEN,

that the fugitive was responsible May 15 Peak Church Annual League Covenant in summoning a what struck him on looking

for the death of Leung Chi-wo meeting in St. John's Cathedral Council to intervene and termin- through the prize list was how!

by shooting at him with a Mauser Hall, 5.30 p.m. MR. GEORGE MOORE'S ate a "situation prejudicial to the jovenly the awards were distributed

pistol on December 11 last, was May 17-Forty-seventh ordinary SATIRE. peace between the two countries.", throughout the Corps. Private F. G.

an alibi. The fugitive and a wit-general meeting of shareholders of The telegram has been circulat-Ribeiro was to be specially com-;

ness who said that some years the Canton Insurance Office, Ltd., ed to all members of the Council, mended on his shooting, which was guished writers and also of women employ at Canton, both stated on offices, noon.

Piquant criticisms of distin-

ago he had been in the fugitive's at Messrs. Jardine, Matheson's but technically it is out of order most ereditable considering the have been made by Mr. George oath that on December 11 the unless endorsed by a member of short time he had been a member Moore, the 76-years-old novelist, fugitive was his former foki's meeting of China Sugar Refinery May 18-Extraordinary general the League, for example, the of the Corps. Sergt. Goodman had, poet, and essayist. Peking Government. Reuter, put up an extremely good perform-

guest at Kongmoon, where he had Co., Ltd., at the offices of Messrs. ance in the Corps Championship,1 Giving

impressions of stayed from December 3 to 12. Jardine, Matheson & Co., Ltd., 11: his record being 11 points better modern literature, art, and women, Mr. Lo then addressed Mr. than last year. Another very

Lindsell at length on the fugi-

May 25-Fifty-fifth annual meet- healthy sign was the larger num- 1 absolutely refuse to speak tive's behalf. He said that in ing of Union Insurance Socfety of ber of entries in all competitions, about my living contemporaries view of the nature of the case and Canton, Ltd., Union-bldg., 11 a.m. The Adjutant was to be con- because there is not one worth the Magistrate's knowledge of the May 25 Fifty-ninth annual gratulated on winning the revolver talking about.

administration of justice in maceting of the China Fire Insur competition, "I hope it didn't cost! As regards those who have died Kwangtung, he would ask his ance Co., Ltd., Union-bldg., 11.16 him too much in ammunition."

recently, Thomas Hardy could not Worship to draw a distinction beam. write two lines of correct English tween his power to commit for an May 25 Sixty-second annual Concert Programme.

together, and, instead of being con-'. offence committed under local meeting of British Traders' Insur- sidered a master of English coun- jurisdiction, and his power to ance Co., Ltd., Union-bldg., Government responsibility for the was opened by Mr. J. W. Blackley try life, should have been consider- commit a man for extradition. expenses of the latest sending of with a well rendered song entitled ed more like

Pronouncing a Verdict. 蝨 country school- batches of troops to Shantung. "The Leather Botte?" which met master. Besides, as is evident in under local jurisdiction his Wor-John's Cathedral Hall after even- Counsel said that in a case May 13 Social evening in St. with well deserved applause. Mr.Tess," he had no insight into

himself song. ·· human nature. A. E. Stone was also well receiv

WHAT IT HAS LOST.

Japan's Appropriations For

Shantung. -

Tokyo, Yesterday. The Cabinet has decided to ap. propriate 5,390,000 yen from the Government reserve fund and also: to disburse 13,310,000 yen on

Reuter,

Wholly Occupied.

Tokyo. Yesterday.

The excellent concert programme

he said:-

his

ht

a.m.

a.m.

Miscellaneous.

11.20

had between ship and the prisoner Then, to take another example, and

A judge May 14-Opening of a new class ed with a selected song which

a jury to Conrad's works will be dead in on the merits of a case, and the school, in Chamber of Commerce decide for beginners in Chinese Language A Japanese War Office despatch caught on well.

Mr. Robert year. Anyone could write the sort accused person could he said to states that the whole of Tsinan is An interlude by occupied by the Japanese, includ-Sutherland was very popular with of stuff he wrote about barges have three-fold protection against ing the walled city, which was the audience who gave the "art-floating about in green-blue hazes. his accusers. taken after severe fighting. late" a decidedly "big hand" for Reuter.

Southerners Withdraw.

In my opinion there is not one In an extradition case, his the enterprising and finished man-

outstanding genius.

Worship was functioning as both It is much the same with music judge and jury, therefore he was ner in which his turn was put over.)

Mr. D. M. Richards who came on and art just a mere spitting at entitled to demand more conclu- Tsingtao, Yesterday. just before the interval, was heard the stars, and when women try to sive evidence of guilt before de- As the result of a conference to advantage in the "Sentinel pit, too, and do what men do, the ciding to commit the fugitive. on Thursday night between the Song" from Iolanthe. His pleas. position is worse than ever. It ia Counsel proceeded to say that Japanese military authorities and ing voice was admirably suited to as ridiculous for women to think if his Worship committed he the Southerners have been in-not slow in showing their appre of a stick it is possible to turn a the local Chamber of Commerce, the piece, and the audience were that they can compete with men would go so far as to say that as it is to suppose that with a wave that fact would be treated as con- duced to withdraw from the wall-ciation of a very fine item.

clusive evidence of the fugitive's ed city of Tsinan. The Japanese

guilt. After the interval Mr. M. D. white rose bush into a red one.

Therefore, his Worship Women were far better off when was not only giving the Chinese

ly pronouncing a conviction.

boardroom, 5.15-6.15 p.m.

May 24-Official opening by H.E. The Officer Administering the Govt., of Cheer 0 new premises in City Hall, 6 p.m.

CINEMA NOTES.

"THE GARDEN OF EDEN" AT QUEEN'S.

SCENES IN COLOUR.

started entering on Friday morn-Scott sang "Coaling," with on as they sat up in a tower embroider. Court evidence of guilt, but actual for the last time to-day, is an ex-1

ing-Reuter.

That Last Fight.

surance rarely found in an sma- teur performer. He was received ing beautiful tapestries rather with enthusiasm. Then followed than patting balls over a net from Tokyo. Yesterday. A message from Tsinan states the lighter vein who had already was something Insting in

Mr. W. Johnston, a clever singer in one year's end to another. There that that the Japanese lost 17 killed been heard in local concerts before. tapestry, but what is coming of all (including two officers) and 117 He rocked the audience with laugh- this ball-patting? Nothing! wounded in Thursday night's

He blamed education, of which he

"The Garden of Eden," which is showing at the Queen's Theatre

cellent, comedy drama of a little continental Damaging Witness.

cabaret singer' who poses AA the daughter of a Coming to the evidence against Baroness and enters the smart the fugitive, Counsel said that society of Monte Carlo where she the most damaging witness was meets and falls in love with a the son of the murdered man, and handsome young man. what did this man do? The most

The set-

fighting in the walled city (before wee Hoose," and then came in Inter said there was far too much, parti- important part of his evidence/tings of the picture have been well

the stubborn resistance by the Southerners was overcome by the walls being blown up.-Reuter.

Intermittent Sniping.

Peking, Yesterday.

ter with his parody on "Ma Ain with a selected Scottish song which cularly for woman, "who ought to was put over with a fine imitation work with her hands rather than of the mirthful Harry Lauder.

her brain." Mr. II. Glover, who also requires

no introduction to local concert au. Sgt. G. H. Cuthill, Pte. G. Duncan, It is believed that 20,000 Na-diences, greatly pleased with two Pte. R. Goodman. tionalist troops have up to the popular songs "Come to the Fair,” |

Provisional Peace?

was spoiled when he was required carried out, while the photography to produce and read to the Court introduces some new camera effects. the reply he had received from which have been done in full na- the Namhoi Magistrate to his tural colour. The large cast is hension of his father's slayer. He Sherman, Louise petition praying for the appre-headed by Corinne Griffith, Lowell

Dresser and

produced "Two

(the son) had deliberately read Charles Ray. "The Garden ofį Title Competition.WOR by into the reply the fugitive't name Eden" was directed by Lewis present surrendered in Tsinan, and "What shall we do with the Signals Section; L/Cpl. S. D. in order to bluft his Worship, and Milestone who but irregulars and plain-clothes drunken Sailor?" in both of which Igglesden, L/Sgt. G. E. Bell, Sig. then, when he (Counsel) went Arabian Knights. soldiers are still sniping occasion- he made instantaneous hita with J. B. Pomeroy, Sig. S. E. Bux. ally from the houses.-Reuter.

over that point in his cross- the audience, who signified their Jar Competition.-Won by No. 7 examination, it was discovered

WORLD THEATRE. approval with a full measure of Platoon; C.S.M. D. J. Purves, Sgt. that in fact the document made applause. Shanghai, Yesterday.

A. W. Brown, Cpl. D. Lyon, Pte, no mention of the fugitive's "The Lone Eagle," featuring Mr. J. W. Blackley again obliged; R. J. Grieve. Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek In this half of the programme with

name, but contained the collective Raymond Keane and Barbara Kent, who is reported to be at Hsuchow "The Road to the Isles," for which Pte. G. A. Ribeiro (No. 9.Platoon),

Musketry Competition.-Won by term "killers."

is a thrilling story of war in the Mr. Lindsell said that that clouds, and deals with conferring with the Nationalist he met with as big a reception as 2nd L/Sgt. F. C. Goodman (No. 6 point was

a young leaders regarding future policy, on his earlier appearance.

discounted if he flying oficer whose fear prevents has sent Ho Cheng-chun to Tainan

Platoon), 3rd Sgt. G. H. Cuthill believed as true this witness' him from taking part in air con- Mesara, E. J. Edwards and H. V. (No. 6 Platoon).

statement that in his petition he flicts, but who, through the efforts to negotiate with the Japanese Parker were the accompanista dur. for a provisional agreement in ing the evening.

Corps Championship.-Won by had mentioned the fugitive's of his little French sweetheart, L/Sgt. F. C. Goodman (No. 6 Pla- name to the Magistrate. settlement of the Tsinan affair

finally overcomes his dread, and and the cessation of hostilities.-

toon), 2nd Pte. F. G. Ribeira (No.

Committed.

becomes a real hero.

The story Reuter.

9 Platoon), 3rd 2/Lt. N. L. Railton Mr. Lo replied that in view of was written by Lt. Ralph (The Battery),

the dead man's son's behaviour Blanchard who saw active air ser- Tyro Competition.-Won by Pte. with regard to the document pro-vice with the British Forces dur- Nathan Cup for Efficiency-Won, H. A. Gregory (No. 2 Platoon).

duced in Court, he regarded himing the war. The climax is sen- The Japanese railway author- by the Battery.

Revolver (Open). Won ities have been ordered to prepare

by as a dangerous witness, and that antional. for the transportation of 20,000 ketry.-Won by the Infantry Com-2nd C.P.O. Gully (Range-Staff).

Commandant's Cup for Mus-C.P.O. Cann (H.M.S. *Marazion"), was why he had pressed for the men and 6,360 horses to Shan-pany.

production of the original accusa- Revolver (Corps)-Won by Maj. tion against his client, which had tung between May 13 and 81, bringing up the Expeditionary Firing-Won by the Infantry Com-

Lugard Cup for Machine Gun R. A. Wolfe-Murray, D.S.O., M.C. not bees done. forces in Shantung to approxim-

Lewis Gun Pte. E. U. Alves, ately 28,000 men. Reuter.

Pte. C. G. Silva, Pte. V. A. Neves.

H.K.V. Reserves Challenge Cup. -Won by Pte. C. E Frith.

Prize Fund.

Expedition's Strength.

Tokyo, Yesterday.

Mid-Rhondda's decision to dia- band and drop out of Southern and Welsh League football was inevit abla. Thoir gates have varied this Besson from 10s. to £5 only.

*Mr. 8. B. Dyer, of St. Leonards, won the championship gold medal of the National Federation of Sea Anglers with a ling of 85lb..

Prizes.

The prizes distributed by H.E. the General were as follow:-

STAR THEATRE.

Three Weeks in Paris," is an Proceeding, Counsel dealt with amusing story of how a newly the alibi put up by the fugitive wedded husband becomes separat he said, had given their evidence and his witness, both of whom, ed from his young wife and, in

pany,

Machine Gun Competition-Won by Machine Gun Section.

Commandant's Cup for Kirk-

in a convincing manner, and had company with a jovial man-about- patrick Scheme.-Won by the En- The thanks of the Corps are due cross-examination by Mr, Fitzroy himself in jail after a duel, and not been the least bit shaken in Paris. During his stay he lands town goes off the deep and in

gineer Company.

to the following who very kindly Blake Shield-Won by No. 5 contributed to the prize fund to commit the fugitive.

· Mr. Lindsell, as stated, decided on his release finds himself in fur- Platoon; Pte. A. H. Maxwell, 'Pte. Hon. Mr. D. G. M. Bernard, Lieut-

ther. difficulties by virtue of the K. S. Boulton, Pte. K. C. McLennan, Colonel L. G. Bird, D.S.O., R. M.

fact that he is officially dend and Piper G. Nisbet. ··

Dyer, Esq., K. E. Greig, Esq.,

his wife has actually drawn the Special prize for Blake Shield Henry Humphreys, Esq., Hon. Mr. "Yes," said the bald man to a insurance money. Matt Moore, Competition, L/Sgt. F. G. A. C. Hynes, C. Gordon Mackle, farmer with conspicuous hair, "you Dorothy Devore and Willard Louis Goodinan,

Esq., Hon. Mr. W: E. L. Shenton, can't have hair and brains, too." are included In the excellent cast Francis Cup Won by No.. 6 W. E. Smith, Esq., J. H. Taggart, "Well," said the farmer, "It ain't which was directed by Roy, del Platoon; L/Sgt. F. C: Goodman, Esq.

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