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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 1923

POLICE RESERVE

PROMOTIONS IN CHINESE COMPANY

TRAINING SCHOOL..

The following orders have been issued :-

16 at 6.00 p.m. sharp.

THE PHIL."

IN NEED OF MORE MEMBERS

... TO JOIN

THE YEAR'S' WORK

PEACE PACT.

THE CHINA MAIL,

TENSE DBAMA

REAL EFFORT TO PREVENT CLARA BOW. IN “CHILDREN OF

AGGRESSION OR WAR,

NAVAL VIEW.

DIVORCE"

TO-DAY AT QUEEN'S

SHADOWS BEFORE

COMING EVENTS ANNOUNCED

WIN THE “MAIL"

Ta-day-Queen's Theatre; "Chil dren of Divorce."

To-day-World. Theatre; "Giri} !-

Shy."

Ta-day Star Theatre; "A Kiss in the Dark."

There was a good attendance of [By Rear-Admiral J. E. T. Harper, Clara Bow, Eather Ralston, Gary members of the Hong Kong

C.B., M.V.O.]

Cooper and Norman, Trevor are Philharmonic Society at their an- The conference convened by Pre-the featured players In "Children

Oct. 10 to 13-World Theatre; Training School The weekly classes for Police [nual meeting, held last evening insident Coolidgo rather more than a of Divorce" which is being.screened "Bardelys the Magnificent” ·

year ago, with the object of limiting at the Queen's Theatre to-day and

October 11-12-Star Theatre; Reservists at the Police Training the St. John's Cathedral Hall.

In the absence of the Fresident, naval armaments, failed. But the to-morrow. Dramatic and interest-The Wilbur Black Birds," În "A. School, Kowloon, will be held as usual on Tuesday, October 9 and Mr. C. E, H. Boavis, the Hon. Mr. Peace Pact, proposed in the first in-ing in its theme, the story is woven Minstrel Review," 9.80 p.m.

stance by M. Brland and materialta-around a young girl, a child of 3. Owen Hughes presided.

Oct. 11 to 13-Queen's Theatre; Commenting upon the reduced by Mr. Kellogg, may be con- divorced parents, and tells of her "London." Chinese Company. tion in membership, the chairman sidered to be Its successful sequel. many thrilling adventures in her

Oct. 11 to 18-Star Theatre; Strength-The following re-remarked that 5 names had been Every civilised nation is, or should search for happiness. Clara Bow, "Loves Greatest Mistake."

here recently in ruits have been taken on the struck off the register on account be, desirous of avoiding war, but the|who was seen

Lammerts, Auction strength of the Chinese Company of failure of these members to arbitrary limitation of armaments Elinor Glyn's production "It" again

October 12-At Sales Room, Dad- annual subscriptions, will not bring about the desired re-demonstrates her remarkable verdell Street, valuable collection of as from October 3:-

pay their Constables R54, Wong Kwan-a doubt, he said, the subscrip-sult. The casting aside of the pro-satility as an actress. Directed by sheung; R88. Young Wing-sang;tions of several had not been paid per means of defence does not make Frank Lloyd, who also directed stamps, 5 p.m.

Meetings. and R91, Wai Hin-shing

because of certain members con- for peace, and whereas some nations, "The Sea Hawk" the picture has October 12-Annual meeting of Promotions and Appointments.cerned being on Home leave, but like our own, could not exist without boen given a lavish setting while a The following promotions and up- the committee wanted to impress the safety of the highways of the number of tense scenes which the the Hong Kong & Canton Ice Manu-

October pointments in the Chinese Com-upon all the desirability of paying ocean, being assured, both in peace picture contains have been staged facturing Co., Ltd., 11:30 a.m.

12-Annual general pany will take effect from October their subscriptions before leaving and war, others may be entirely self-with

great effect. Altogether the Colony.

supporting, or dependent mainly on "Children of Divorce is an unusual meeting of the Hong Kong Cricket October 22-Annual meeting of members to try to persuade new munications. Any proposal such as a general appeal

the Ladies (Golf) Section at Helana comers to join the Society, and

May Institute, 1 a.m. Sports

3:-

L.S. R7, Ng Kai-wing, to be Crown-Sergeant vice Cr. Sergt. R6, S. P. Wong, resigned.

LS. R15, Ow Yeung Kin-heng, to be Crown-Sergeant.

L.S. R18, Hwang Hong-yelt, to be Crown-Sergeant:

Constable R24, Kwok Chan, to be Lance-Sergeant, vice L.S. R7, promoted,

Constable R35, Yuen Kwok-yan, to be Lance-Sergt., vice L. S. R15, promoted.

Mr. Owen Hughes appealed to the safety of land, and not sea, com- picture, and one which should hava/Club, at the Pavilion, 5.30 p.m.

referred to the enjoyment that that made at Geneva, which limited the numbers and types of war ves-

the Society had been able to bring sels to suit the desires of one nation, A KISS IN THE DARK' to the public of the Colony,

Regarding the production of without regard to the requirements "Merrie England" last year by of others, was doomed to fail. the Society, the chairman stated

The Pact does not impair in any

INTRIGUING PICTURE AT

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October 11-Billiards match: European Y.M.C.A. Y. Chinese Y.M.C.A., 9 p.m..

October 13-Annual Athletic sports of the H.K.V.D.C. on Kow- loon Cricket ground, stárting 2.30 |

p.m.

October 19-Whist Drive (Euro-

pean Y.M.C.A.), 9 p.m.

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that it had reached the highest way the right of self-defence, and in

The most popular villain of the mark ever attained by the this particular it follows the line

taken by Mr. Bridgeman and the screen, Adolphe Menjou takes the Society.

Dealing with the accounts, the other British delegates at Genova in leading part in an amusing French Constable R43, Tao Chi-on, to chairman said that in spite of the July, 1927. It leaves to each nation farce "A Kiss in the Dark" which

October 31- Tenth bi-annual be Lance-Sergeant, vice L. S..R18, loss of a little more than $100 on the power to decide for itself whe-will be screened at the Star Theatre

Menjou, race for ships' feboats (Royal is necessary to-day and to-morrow. ther. recourse to war finances promoted,

last year's work, the Constable R58, Wm. K. S. Mok, showed A credit balance of for self-defence. The Fact does 'n his own inimitable manner, plays H.K.Y.C., Trevessa Trophy), 4 p.m.

Miscellaneous. to be Lance-Sergeant.

$1,423.90, which could be taken as prohibit war as a method whereby the part of an amiable man about

October 10-Formal opening of Constable R46, Thomas Yip, to an indication that financially the one nation can impose its will upon town who constantly finds himself be Lance-Sergeant.

Society was in a healthy condi- another, and in this respect it should in difficulties over affairs of the the new playground of the Sacred

go far to preserve the peace of the heart. Aileen Pringle and Lillian Heart Colege, 10 am. tion.

October 26-First Dobate of the world; but much will depend on the Rich give ample support to the star good faith of the signatories. If the in this picture which was adapted The forthcoming production of Pact is to attain its object, we from the famous Broadway stage Tom, Jones" was then referred must have no

more "scraps of success "Aren't We All.” to by the Chairman, who said that

paper." the production needed no.com-

The Eternal Factor ment from him. He understood. The belief that, after the signing from Mr. Harmon that the pro- of this Pact, wars will be no more! duction would entail considerable will be held only by foolish super. expense, and therefore, it was optimists. Human nature being necessary to obtain all the sup-what it is, differences of opinion, port possible.

Constable R13, David F. W. Loie, to be Lance-Sergeant.

Constable R8, Tso Tsun-on to be Lance-Sergeant.

Inspection Parade

"Tom Jones"

or even quarrels must arise, and!

hostilities be threatened.

"GIRL SHY”

BIG COMEDY CLOSES

-TO-DAY

Showing to-day for the last time

Season (European Y.M.C.A.) 9 p.m.

WIFE'S AGONY

HUSBAND KILLED IN SELF- DEFENCE

ACQUITTAL SCENE

Scenes unprecedented in the

All ranks of the Chinese, in cluding newly joined recruits, will parade at Central Police Station on Thursday October 11, for the monthly inspection of Arms, Equipment, etc., by the Company Commander. Fall in at 5.30 p.m. sharp. Dress-white uniform,

The Society was fortunate in although these many, we hope will, beat the World Theatre, "Girl city were witnessed recently out- cap with white cover; rifle, belt, again having the services of Mr. mainly settled by the Council of Shy" tells the extremely amusing side the Hight Court at Glasgow side-arms, truncheon, whistle. W. H. Fitz-Earle as hon. musical the League of Nations it is more story of a young man, who lived in when Mrs. Christina Eniles, aged armlet, badge, "pocket pollce director and also of Mr. R. Davis, than probable that at some future continual fear of the fair sex. 28, was carried from the court by man," and Note-book to be car who had already made for him-te a nation's feelings may be so Perhaps one of the greatest comedy a cheering crowd, after being ac ried. Those not in possession of self à name as producer. The far aroused that the decisions of climaxes ever Bimed, with Lloyd quitted on a charge of culpable uniform will attend in mufti. A chairman trusted that these two the Longue will not be accepted and unable to escape from a runaway homicide in connection with the this parade, the Hon. Commis gentlemen would be accorded the

In this tramcar. is provided as the final death of her husband.

Women jurors wept, and other sioner of Police (R) will formally support of all members during event noe betide the nation which touch to a series of hilarious events present the official badge to those the year. who have qualified for same. No It had been the custom of the has scrapped Its legitimate and which take place in the picture women in the court broke down beautiful and sobbed while Mrs. Baillee telling her story of the member muy be absent from this Society to make donations to proved means of defence; which in Jobyna Ralston,

is our Navy and heroine supplies the feminine elde was parade without leave from the charity each year, but owing to

that modern to the romantic, interest of which, tragedy. Company Commander; the Equip- the heavy demands made on the Army, assisted by

well in addition to the laughs, there is

She said that her husband was aircraft. It is ment Officers will make it a point Society's funds the committee weapon

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a wild man when in drink. On to remember that every of being present.

could not recommend such dona also

June 30 he came home drunk and asked for a meal. She had no- penny she had in the house for food for the four children. husband snatched up an chair, and it struck the wall and He arm was broken off. brandished the arm aloft. She picked up a knife and struck him, and he died on the way to hospital. Her husband (she added) was

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Revolver Practice.--It has beentions this year, but when they nation is not a member. of tentatively arranged that the were in a position to do so, the the League of Nations. Chinese Company will fire off the chairman was sure the Society itself, for instance, is not a mem-YOUTHFUL JUDGE thing ready, and she needed every advanced course in revolver shoot-woud not be found wanting. ber. The Council of the League; ing on Sunday, October 28, and all Mr. Owen Hughes then express-of Nations Itself acknowledges that members qualified to fire are re-ed very deep regret at the re-armaments properly employed make quested to keep the date open.

signation of their. President, Mr. for peace--as evidenced by the Beavis. He need not say very recent decision given on the question The weekly instructional patrol much with regard to Mr. Beavis's of Samon, when it was stated that of the Kowloon Section will take services not only as the President the troubles would have been pre- place on Tuesday, October 9. Fall but also as one of the oldest, if vented if the forces available had in at the Tsini-ten-taui Fire Brignot the oldest, member of the been used with greater firmness in superior authorities prevented a

He felt sure that al-the first Instance. Forces cannot large proportion of the population a dangerous man to live with, and ade Station at 5.30 p.m. sharp. Society, Dress-khaki uniform.

though Mr. Beavis would not at be used with justifiable firmness. If of the town of Neudamm, Branden on several occasions she had burg, from being unjustly gabled, thought he was going to kill her. When the forewoman of the The weekly instructional patrol present act as their President he they are inadequate..

to. the thoroughgoing of the Hong Kong section will would still take the greatest in- It is certain that the siguing of thanks

jury announced the verdict of not the methods of a youthful Judge who take place on Thursday, October terest in their forthcoming pro- the Peace Pact will give 11. Fall in at the Central Police duction.

thoughtless and fuformed an op- was sent to investigate the death Builty there was a scene of wild enthusiasm in the court and out- portunity to cry for the further of a man who was found in a lakeside, where over a thousand Station at 5.15 p.m. sharp. Dreas

khaki uniform.

people had gathered, and the Mr. W. W. Hornell, the chair-reduction, or even the abolition, of after a quarrel, at a wedding.

The Judge's preliminary Investi- police had great difficulty in get nouncing, would act as the Pracuse' for demanding a large reduc-gation led to the arrest of eight of tine Mrs. Baillee to a motor-car. man had great pleasure in an armaments, and will be made an ex-

and dead man's relatives tion in the Navy, Army, and, pos-the sident of the Society for the en-sibly, the Air Force estimates for numerous others, including a ward- auing year. (Applause).

The strength of ourer of the town prison, on a charge. The passing of the report and next year. statement of accounts was then Navy and Army has been already of complicity in a gigantic murder

reduced to the lowest limit complot, proposed by the chairman and patible with safety, and further re After that arrests followed like: The following officials were duction might well prove"suicidal. falling Autumn leaves, culminating elected to serve for the ensuing We all hate war, especially those in the issue of warrants for the President, Mr. W. W. whose duty it is to study and take apprehension of the Burgomaster But the and the Chief of Police. The for Geneva-Climbers of Mont Hornell; Hon. Musical Director, an active part in war. Blanc are well acquainted with a Mr. Fitz-Earle; Hon, Producer, abolition of the wherewithal to study mer appealed to Berlin to curb the certain dangerous spot on the Mr. R. Davis; Hon. Secretary, Mr. war, and, if necessary, to wage war ardour of the young criminal in path leading to the Grands Mulets, T. V. Harmen, Hon. Treasurer, in our own defence, will not prevent vestigator, whereupon the auperlor where avalanches of stones con- Mr. R. Dormer; Committee, Mrs, but invite it. We all the hate crime authorities arrived on the scene stantly come down, especially A. M. Bowes-Smith, Mrs. L. C. F. But the abolition of the police force and found that the deceased had during the heat of the day. Ex-Bellamy. Messrs. D. M. Richards will not prevent crime.

Economy With Security perienced climbers always run and M. R. Bell.

If the evil day comes when the

(Sgd.) W. Kent, A.S.P.,

Adjutant. Hong Kong, Oct. 9, 1928.

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CASE WITHDRAWN past this spot for dear life, and The secretary then announced this summer in particular the that at an extraordinary meeting so-called pacifist, by raising his

Mra, S. Leite of No. 18, Ice House place has been most dangerous. of the Society, it was decided to voice sufficiently, persuaded the peo-

Recently a party of four produce "Tom Jones" during the ple of Britain that our Navy la street, withdrew her caso in the Genevese climbers,

without first part of the year and "Pa- an unnecessary. luxury, and if in guides, who were descending tience" during the second part, consequence our Navy is abolished Summary Court this morning A. Geoke & Co., China-building. Mont Blanc, were overtaken on Before the meeting closed Mr. which God forbid we shall not be against Mr. W. Foralta of Messrs. this path by an avalanche of Hornell thanked the Society for long before we find the sea, as 2 Her claim was for $118.50 for board stones, and one man. Aimering elected him President. He road for commerce, almost unimahle and lodging, etc. Mr. C. E. L Scheller, father of a family, was said that when he was first ap-as it was in the sixteenth and Grist appeared for Mrs. Llete and Filler by a stone striking him on proached he was surprised as he seventeenth centuries, owing to Mr. H. C. Macnamara for the de- 18-NEGRO, ARTISTS - 18 the head.

was no great musician. He was, the operations of violent and law-force Mr. Macnamara consented One summer, while descending however willing to help the So- less men. The ships which pass Mont Blanc and approaching this ciety, although he felt like a on the coas upon their lawful to the withdrawal on condition that very spot, a guide, Siegfrid Burstranger within their midst. He occasions, on which our very ex gener, and an English tourist were honed that the members would do istence in Britain depends would contemplating a rush past when their best to help him and he be forced to armisin self-defence, they saw a man standing on the would do his best to help the So with the result that the loss in anced the reduction of our path, removing his rucksack evid- clety (Applause) trade and the additional cost of forces below safe limits. ently preparing to have a meal on Mr. D. M. Richards proposed a transport would far outweigh the The Poace Pact, so often

rectly termed the Outlewry of War what appeared an inviting spot vote of thanks to the chairman, cost of a Navy.

Great economies can be made by is a real effort to prevent The guide shouted to him to come who in acknowledging the mem- ouickly to them which he did, bera annreciat hia services Hmiting, the size of warships, and afon, or the declaration of of guns, and there is every sign self-aggrandisement-such that even greater advance will be saw launched on the world! [made in this

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