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THURSDAY, JUNE 21, 1928.

GOING HOME.

RECEIPTS..

GIRLS ASSAULTED.

THE CHINA MAIL,

IL.M. DOCKYARD RECREATION SHOULD BE OBTAINED FOR POLICE AND OTHERS EFFECT

CLUB.

PAYMENTS.

DEPARTING MEMBERS,

PROMPT RESCUE.

JEWELLERY STOLEN.

"SUNRISE.” 7

مية

SOME HOME PRESS COMMENTS.

The following notablo tributes were paid to "Sunrise,' 'the big film at the Queen's Theatre, by three of the most famous directors in the motion picture industry:-

"F..W. Murnbu's 'Sunrise Is the

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SUMMARY COURT RULING.

Another caso There was a large gathering of]

in which A As the result of prompt police members at the Dockyard Re-litigant failed because he did not work, two Chinese who robbed a creation Cub Room last evening, have receipts or was otherwise 16-year-old school girl, named Ng the occasion being a farewell con- able to prove that he had made Wan-chau, on the Kowloon City- cert and presentation of souvenirs certain payments was decided in road, have been arrested. At about greatest advancement in motion to Messrs. J. Baldwin, Senior the Summary Court yesterday.

4 pm, whilst the girl who lives at Pictures since the invention of the motion picture machine."-Raoul Chart Assistant, and W. Grant-

One party sued for the return No. 162, Song Wong-torrace, was ham. H. Grimiths, and W. Woods of, a loan the sum of which was on her way home from school with Walsh, Director of "What Price

Glory."

a photo of your relative, dead. of the Chief Engineer's Depart agreed to by both sides. There a friend, they were accosted by the The Greatest achievement la or Hving abroad, ment, Hong Kong Dockyard.

was, however, à dispute about two man in the vicinity of Ma-tau- Mr. L. H. Saint, Foreman, amounts repaid from time to time. wal. The two girls were thrown to motion picture that I have ever

Consult the world-renowned A picture of this sort In- Engineering Department, H.M, Mr. Justice Jacks (Puisne the ground, and.. a bangle worth seen. Dockyard, was in the chair and he Judge) said that he was in a dif- $30 was stolen from the wrist of creases our ambitions and makes us Spiritualist, Paychlat und Occultist elther personally or by correspon- was supported by Lieut.-Com-ficult position in the absence of Ng Wan-chau. The girls raised an happy to be identified with

dense. mander O. C. G. Leveson Gower witnesses, Defendant admitted alarm immediately the men bolted same profession."-King Vidor, R,N., and Mr. Sayers. Foreman, borrowing the money but was un-up the hill. An Indian constable, Director of "The Big Parade."

able to produce any receipts for sonu fariners and Engincering Branch.

pedestrians "Sunrise" marks' a great stop-for- Mr. Joughin, Chief Constructor moneys repaid. His Lordship promptly gave chase, and the rob-ward in motion picture production. of H.M.. Dockyard, who is also therefore considered that defen-bers were caught. leaving on Saturday after a very dant had failed to make out his! Mort appointment in Hong Kong, case and gave judgment for plain- was present at the Club Room, tiff for the amount claimed and and during the course of the even-costs.

LUCKY. A. S. P.

FALLS TWO STOREYS AND IS UNHURT.

of the

the

Consultation Fee $20.

N.B.-Wo demonstrate Item No. It is something that will supply a1 and No. 2 Only to our patients pattern for lesser films, but, of and that free of any charge. course, there can, unfortunately, be but one "Sunride"-Frank Borzage, Director of "7th Heaven."

"Sunrise" is, being acreened at the Queen's Theatre until Saturday, performances starting each day at the special times of. 2.35, 5:00 7.15 and 9.30.

QUEEN'S THEATRE.

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An additional attraction of much

9.20 performances at the

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THE MYSTERY MAN, Savoy Hotel, Hong Kong, Room No. 38 and 39. Open for any special engagement at Hong Kong, Repulse Bay or Kowloon.

Shadows Before

ing culogised the progress of the Who The Parties Were.. Recroation Club since its early Plaintiff was Mrs. S. Kol-|_ days when he was formerly asso-sometis, No. 31, Ashley-road, who ciated with the Club on his first claimed $425 as balance due of

Mr. P. P. J. Wodehouse, C.I.E., appointment to Hong Kong, ex-$600 lent on April 2 to Mr. B. E. pressing his pleasure at the re- Aksb, manager, Cafe Pavilion, Deputy Superintendent of Police, newed association with the Club Nathan-road, together with $25 and a narrow escape from serious and its activities, and wishing interest promised. According to injury yesterday morning when he them in parting every success. both parties, repayment should fell down two storeys from his quarters at the Central Police Mr. Joughin was received with have been effected on April 12. great applause and at the conclu-

Mr. L. R. Andrewes was for Station. The accident happened as sion of a happy speech in his best plaintiff and Mr. G. S. Hugh Jones the result of Mr. Wodehouse at- tempting to free a butterfly which vein, was given a most enthusins for defendant. tic greeting, tributes to his great In the witness box, plaintiff had got trapped in one assistance and general popular-said her stage name was Mudame windows of the top floor of the interest will be the appearance at COMING EVENTS ANNOUNCED

Certain reconstruction the

IN THE "MAIL.” ity in the Club's progress being Baronelli. She had visited defen-quarters. remiered by Messrs.: Saint, dant at his cafe where she men- work was being carried on, includ-Queen's Theatre for one whole

To-day- Queen's Theatre; C.E. Dept., and Turner, C.C. Dept. tioned that she was teaching rg the removal of the top floor week commencing Sunday next, of

During the intervals of a short dancing during the absence of her verandah and, in order to reach the two juvenile dancers of interns-"Sunrise,"

Cherie To-day-Star Theatre; "The musical programme Lt. Commdr. husband in France. Defendant butterfly, Mr. Wodehouse had to tional reputation, Miss

and Miss Tomnaita Great Gatsby." Leveson Gower, R.N., presented asked her for the loan.

negotiate a plank for a distance of Valentine, about six feet.

Ho missed his Birdwell, who have captivated audi- To-day-World Thoatre; "Blonde Mr. Baldwin with a parting testi-

Untimely Visit, monial from the Dockyard Club Plaintiff alleged that defendant footing when about half way across ences wherever they have played or Brunette."

Jane 24-25-Star Theatre; "On members, and Mr. W. Sayers pre-visited her at midnight on May 6, the plank, and fell to the ground with their novel and eccentric sented Messrs. Grantham, ostensibly to repay the loan, but floor. By extraordinary good luck, forms of dancing.. Among the spe- Ze Boulevard."

more Berious in-clal. Items in the artists' repertoire, June 24-25 World

Theatrą; Griffiths and Woods with similar had asked her to go for a motor- he received

few bruises and which will be presented in Hong "Millionaires." souvenirs, each of the recipients car ride. She had slammed the juries than

Kong, are, "The Black Bottom, The June 24-26- Queen's Theatre; responding to the presentations duor in his face. Next morning elight abrasions.

Vision of Salome," and "The "Good Morning Judge," with expressions of thanks and she wrote him a very strong let- regrets at leaving Hong Kong ter Dockyard.

Reference was made by both

Contributors to a well-arrang-parties to a little book which de

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SORDID AFFAIR.

Bellini Toe Dance." It is of inter- June 26-27 World Theatre; est to note that these two accom-"Exit Smiling." plished dancers were members of June 26-27-Star Theatre; "À Theodore Kosioff's Ballet in the Woman's Woman." Motion Picture Exposition of 1925,

ed musical programme were fendant had given plaintiff in YAUMATI HOTEL PROPRIETOR Messrs. Jacobsen, Hopper, Bald-which repayments were to be re-

FINED $250.

June 27-30-Queen's Theatre; win, and Canniford and Mr. carded.

and have won renown all over "Twelve Miles. Out." Fleming presided at the piano.

Mr. Hagh Jones suggested that

June 28-30 World Theatre; Inspector Shannon visited the Europe and America by their grace- Three cheers and a "tiger" plaintiff was not telling the truth, Asia, Hotel in Pakhol-street, ful dancing. Young, dainty and "The Beloved Rogue." were given with the usual Hong whereupon she became so dis-Yaumati, on the night of June 4, charming, fiss Valentine and Miss

June 28-30-Star Theatre: "The Kong enthusiasm and were re-tressed that she had to be given as the result of complaints re- Birdwell are literally dancing their Canadian." sponded to by the departing mem-seat to conclude her testimony. ceived, and there found several] way around the world, and coming,

Lammerts Auctions. bers by the toast of the Dockyard

Defendant stated that there soldiers occupying rooms with girls as they do, with an enviable record,

June 26-At 7, Knutsford-ter- Recreation Club and a reciprocal were two books, one which he of the "unfortunate" class. The should receive a real welcome in race, Kimberley-rd., Kowloon house- rendering of "For they are jolly kept and another which plaintiff result was that the proprietor of Hong Kong.

hold furniture, 11 a.m. good fellows."

hell, but both were entered up in the hotel was summoned for allow-

June 27-AŁ - 2, Torres-bldg., "Auld Lang Syne" was an his handwriting. He only owed ing the hotel to be used for immoral "THE GREAT GATSBY. Kimberley-rd., Kowloon, household tural climax to a very successful $200 and $25 interest.

purposes. In evidence, before Mr. farewell concert, the whole còm-|

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A STORY OF MYSTERY AT THE STAR

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Meetings. June 28-Annual general meet-

Tel. No. C. 4028.

Herbert Brenon, the famous

pany present contributing to this! Mr. Hugh ones submitted tracy yesterday, Inspector Shannon item, and "The King" concluded that letters which had passed be said that he recognised one of the another pleasant function at the tween the parties were not help-girls as having been sent away from Naval Dockyard, the staff of ful to the proceedings, as they a licensed house in Spring Garden- which at the present is under- were extremely abusive and very lane by the medical officer. The director of "Beau Geste," "Peter going consideralie charges in obscene. consequence of "exigencies of the Service."

OFFICER'S VICTIMS.

EMBEZZLEMENT?

MOW YAT-CHUEN'IN ROLE OF DEFENDANT.

EX-CAPTAIN'S 40 FRAUDS.

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Mow Yat-chuen, complainant in a

Herbert Cornwall, 33, described case in which three Chinese are

Magistrate imposed a fine of $250. Pan" and "The Song and Danceing of the Hong Kong Horticultural Man" once more reveals his skill in "The Great Gatsby," they new pic- Society, in Messrs. Jardine, Mathe- TRAGEDY AT MILAN, ture which comes to the Star Thea son & Co., Ltd.'s board room, 5.30 tre to-day as the chief picture

June 28-Confirmatory meeting until Saturday. The story concerns

ENGLISHMAN'S MURDER AND

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Miscellaneous.

a man of wealth, long a mysterious of Wm. Powell, Ltd., 12:16 p.m. member of society owing to the un- certainty as to the origin of his fortune. Although he is a good

She is now

hind on going to war. married to another man. What

June 22-Dragon Boat festival. June 22- Presentation at

Supreme Court, to Mr. H. A. Nisbet.

NEW CHAIR AT OXFORD.

SUICIDE, Milan. A double tragedy took as a veterinary officer, was sen-charged with alleged illegal deten-place last month in a quiet quarter tenced to twenty months hard tion of complainant, appeared Ge of Milan where an Englishman, host, he is friendless, and lives but labour at the Old Bailey when it fore Major C. Willson, O.B.E, at Charles Israel Breslaw, siding in for one thing the girl he left be- VALUE OF SPANISH. was stated that he had victimised the Central Magistracy yesterday, Brooklyn, New York, shot his wife forty Army officers and their rela-in the role of defendant, in a case and committed suicide," tives by pretending that he was an in which he was charged with the Breslaw was in America for some Army officer in need of a temporary embezzlement of various sums of time and married a Miss Burhans, 20: The marriage Was money, amounting to $1,904 whilst aged

three Sergeant Welsby said that Corn-employed as cashier. of the asso- unhappy, they separated

ago, and

divorce pro- wall, who had been an officer in clated. Chinese firms of Kwong years

Cheung Lam and Lee Kec.

ceedings were

The begun. India, in some way discovered re-

Mr. H. G. Sheldon, instructed by wife came to Milan with her latives and friends of officers serv-Mr. T. G. Bennett, appeared for the father and mother to study singing. Baxter and Lois Wilson, who are ing in India, Mesopotamia, and Shanghai. He pretended that he prosecution; whilst the defendant and is said to have had a good tably supported by Neil Hamilton of the South American markets had was represented by Mr. F. H. prano voice. The husband object and Georgia Hale, the heroine of undoubtedly been the, main reason had brought a present from serving Loseby."

ed to her preparing for the stage, officers, but that it had been sent The case for the prosecution was and this seems to have been the oxi- Charlie Chaplin's production "The

loan.

on with his own luggage; and ask that Mow, was first employed by gin of the conjugal troubles. ed for a small loan to enable him the firm of Kwong Cheung Lam of

Recently Breslaw left New York,

to reach a dying relative in Scot No. 32, Chinese-street in 1917 as and land or Ireland.

He pretended accountant and cashier at a salary don

happens when the pair eventually meet and the man is able to make her forget her husband only to

Oxford. The new King Alfonso come down to earth when accusa XIII, Chair of Spanish Studies was tions which he cannot deny are formally instituted, when the Pro- made. against him, is admirably fessor, Don Salvador de Madariaga, told by a strong cast, the leading gave his inaugural lecture at the players of which are Warner schools.

The Professor said that the lure

Gold Rush."

arrived direct from Lon-i WORLD THEATRE.

оть the "Simplon Ex-

that he had plenty of money, but of $40 per month, and from 1919 press. He went to the house where that the banks were closed. In was also employed in the same his wife was living in a fat with forty Instances he obtained loans capacity by the associated firm of

her father and mother. Learning of from thirty shillings to about £5, Léo Kee of the same address.

were alleged to have been accom-

THE ETERNAL TRIANGLE.

for the demand for Spanish studies which became so widespread after the war, and, indeed, it, was not unreasonable that a University should be asked to provide men able to play their part in the com- mercial life of South America. The first necessity, was to prepare men for the British communities in The debonair young artist, Spanish-speaking countries. "No one of his victims boing General The two embezzlements, which she had gone out, he waited at the

door without giving his name. Adolphe Menjou, makes fun of the harm,” he remarked, “will come to Sir Fenton John Aylmer.

known Paternal triangle" la man desiring to extend his busi- It was stated that Cornwall, a panied by falsification of accounts, When his wife returned with her well native of Sussex, was a man of were stated by the prosecution to father he followed them without theme in "Blondo or Brunette," a ness operations in the Peninsula or good education, who had risen from have occurred in 1928 and 1925, being recognized, and as they were piquant French farce which comes in South America from knowing A gunner to be a captain during respectively, after which Mow was about to go up the stairs he fired to the World Theatre to-day. Greta that Oporto is a Portuguese and the war. He was acquitted at Sal- alleged to have absconded.. War three, shots at his wife, who fell Nissen and Arlette Marchal, res- not a Spanish port, and that the ford Assizes in 1926 on a charge of rants for his arrest, in both in- into her father's arms shrieking pectively Norwegian and French language spoken in Rio de Janeiro charmers, are the "triangle's" other is not that generally heard fn motor manslaughter, and since stonees, were not taken out until and wounded..

The husband fired a fourth shot points." To give the comedy the Madrid," then his relatives would have no. 1926 by Yuen Yat-hong, managing thing more to do with him. ...partner of the two firms.

in her head, and then rushed Into proper French spice, Menjou In this country at present the a demand for those with a knowledge The Recorder told Cornwall that Accused did not return to the the street, followed by people who marries them both the one to trade on his knowledge of the Colony until the 29th of last had heard the shots and screams blonde and the other a brunette, of Spanish language and culture Army to exploit the well-known month, and on June 4 he was ar- of the wife. Seeing he was about The climax of the picture arrives greatly exceeded the supply, for generosity of officers and their re rested on the two-year-old warrants to be overtaken,, he stopped and when Menjou finds himself strand- the Spanish language and culture in a house In Connaught-road Cen-Bred a shot into his head, which ed at a country estate with the two did not exert an appeal equal to latives towarda another officer was.

tral./ beneath contempt.

The case was adjournod."

women on his hands. He la divorced that of French, German, and Ita- from one and married the other, an language and culture." Spain, but his hosts are unaware of this one of the great factors in Euro-

killed him instantly.

Mrs. Breslaw was taken to hos pital, but expired on arriving. Her Mr. Anatalo Shister, the Russian father and mother were overwhelms and insist on putting him into the pean life and culture, was not re- Patient (anxiously): "Are you artist who has been making his ed by the tragedy. erre that. I shall recover, doctor? headquarters In Singapore, has

.....

I have heard that doctors sometimes come to Kuala Lumpur to cATTY Out

give you a wrong diagnosis, and repairs to the portrait of Sir Frank Lordon, Yesterday

wrong room. The outcome is at Cognised in England as she ought to be. "A great subject," he said, once extremely laughable and not awaits a historian worthy of it

a little daring. The director history of the Spanish contribu- the Richard Rossen, is said to have tion to the Renaissance and the

have treated patients for pneumonia Swettenham by Sir William Orpan, King has been pleased to approve created one of the cleverest Reformation who afterwards die of typhlod Mr. Shister has been engaged on of the extension of the term of comedies seen for sometimes and The time has come when Spam Levor!" CARLA portraits of Mra. Atkin-Berry, Mr. office of Admiral Sir Dudley de gives Menjou s rare opportunity must be studied with a little more

Doctor (indigantly); “You have Hesta and the little daughter of Chair as Governor of New South for

that of the fitelligent been misinformed, madam. If I Me and Mrs: Roland Braddell He Wales for one year from February humou treat a man-for pneumonia he dies will also undertake a portrait of 25, 1029-British Wireless Ser will be screened nt of pneumonia

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