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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1928:

PENINSULA

HOTEL

Yesterday's Opening Ceremony

LARGE NUMBER OF RESIDENTS PRESENT

Building's Magnificence-Greatly Admired

- A large and distinguished gathering was present yesterday afternoon, when His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government (the Hon. Mr. W. T. Soutborn, C.M.G.) performed the ceremony of opening the new Peninsula Hotel in Kowloon, of the Hong Kong and Shanghai

Hotels, Ltd.

Government during the troublous times in the early part of 1927.

THE CHINA MAIL.

"I AM WITH. YE!"

KING OF KINGS" HERE

AGAIN

AT QUEEN'S THEATRE

This, wonderful film has re- turned to Hong Kong and is now showing at the Queen's by popular request. This is an op- portunity which should not be missed for the picture appeals to An Essentia) Maxim

young and old alike. The art of In conclusion I desire to voice photography has been exerted to to Your Excellency the tits utmost to put before the world pleasure afforded to us by the fact that you are supported in a reverent and beautiful account your task to day by the presence of the last year of the life of of Mrs. Southorn, who, as is well Jezus Christ on earth. In parts. known throughout the Colony,,

SHADOWS BEFORE

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COMING EVENTS ANNOUNCED IN THE "MAIL,” ·

To-day-Queen's Theatre; "The King of Kings."

To-day-World Theatre; "The Road To Romance."

To-day-Star Theatre; ""Rough House Rosle."

Barbed Wire."

Péc. 13-15-Queen's Theatre;}

Dec. 13-15 World Theatre; "The Prince of Pilsen."

Dec. 13-15-Stur Theatre The Bscape."

Boys Association hold concert in Dec, 14-St. Joseph College Old College Hall, Kennedy-road, at 6.45 p.m.

Dec. 13 ncert at Helena May Institute. 5.30 p.m.

*

Dec. 14, 15, 17, 18 21, 22-Theatre

Royal; The Hong Kong Philhar- monic Society presents Tom Jones," 9 pm.

Dec. 14-H.K.V.D.C. Machine Gun!

Company Dance, City Hall, 8 p.m.

Doc. 16-Publie Band Concert. Botanic Gardens, 4-5.30 p.m.

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Ilis Excellency, who was accom-never begrudges the assistance the film is beautifully coloured panied by Mrs. Southern, arrived her charming personality, lends to and always it is acted with a promptly at 4.30 p.m., and was occasions such as this. In busi-quiet dignity. One scene espe received at the main doorway by nesses of the mature of that in Mr. J. H. Taggart, Chairman of which our Company is engaged,cially is worthy of mention. It Directors, who escorted His Ex-it is an essential maxim that is the beautiful and vivid sunrise. cellency and party to a dais at one hotel executives and their assist- This has been so, well coloured as end of the spacious ground floor ants should be imbued to the full to make it seem almost real.

Mrs. Jumeaux, wife of Dr. C. Lobby, where speeches were with instincts of kindly hospital. Many of the scenes are very Dec. 14-At Sales Room, Duddell- Jumeaux, öf Sitiawan, is lying made.

ity and ability to render cheerful spectacular, crowds being ar-st., Chinese spirits, in bottles and seriously ill at Sitiawan. service unsparingly, and I would ranged in artistic settings. And, jars, regulators; broken rice, like to add that we all realise that, perhaps the most lovely of all is cheese, motor car spare parts and in addition to the good fortune the wonderful fade out; for it personal effects, etc., 11,30 a.m. we are experiencing in being ac- would seem that in that simple

Sports corded the privilege of the pre-line is contained the message of sence of Your Excellency and of the whole picture. "I am with Mrs. Southorn at this our open Ye always." ing ceremony, we have, by reason thereof, an ideal example of the exercise of the principles of the maxim to which I have made re- ference, and, if I may be excused

Afterwards the official party, followed by the entire gathering, proceeded to the top floor where tea was served in the Banqueting Hall. The Hotel's Orchestra was in attendance in the adjoining Roof Garden, where many of the visitors enjoyed dancing on the beautiful spring floor.

Delightful music was also pro- vided by the Band of the King's Own Scottish Borderers on the *first floor terráce.

Mr. Taggart, Chairman and Managing Director of the Hong "Kong and Shanghai Hotels. Ltd., in addressing the gathering,

said:

Your Excellency, Ladies and Gentlemen.

The picture is being shown to day for the last time. -

for saying so in Your Excellency's - RAMON NOVARRO presence, we regard that of Mrs. Southern as an omen which augurs well for our future sue-. cess in our operation of the Penin- sula Hotel.. (Applause).

His Excellency's Speech His Excellency the Governor, in formally declaring the building open said:

SEMOIN EXCITING FILM:

AT THE WORLD

If any one member of the au- he liked best starring Ramon dience was asked which picture

Novarro in the leading role, it know the result. Three pictures would be rather interesting to that afford a striking example of Navarro's ability to play differ

The extremer plensant duty has been assigned to me of ex- ténding, on behalf of the Hong Mr. Taggart, Ladies and Gen- Kong and Shanghai Hotels, Limit- tlemen,-I have first to thank ed, a very hearty welcome to Your 17r. Taggart for the very hearty Excellency and Mrs. Southern, welcome he has given to my wife and of offering to both of you and myself and for the very kind expression of our keen apprecia-references he has made to us tion and thanks for the honour both. I am sure, ladies and gen-ent parts, are Ben Hur," "The you are bestowing upon us. and tlemen. we have done nothing to Student Prince" and a more re the kindly assistance you are ac deserve thanks, for it has been n cording to us in formally opening matter of great pleasure to us

cent one, "A Certain Young to-day this most recent addition both to be present and to assist

Man." to our chain of hostelries in theat, so historie a ceremony as the Romance" in the list, the pro- If one includes "The Road to Far East.

opening of the finest hotel, not blem becomes, all the more diffi- If I may be permitted to say so, merely in Hong Kong, but in the cult. In this piece, one sees J. think that this edifice may Far East... Justly be regarded as not only a As Mr. Taggart has said, this Ramon as a bold adventurer, out worthy addition to the amenities is not the occasion for a detailed to win fame and fortuner He provides thrills galore, and those

A Chinese was recently sentenced) in Singapore to a month's rigorous [ imprisonment, for cruelty to, tarties. To-day H.K.Y.M.C.A. Basket Ball, "A" v. "C,” 6.15 pm.

The Chinese papers say that the Dec. 13-H.K.YM.C.A. Hockey, road between Hangehow and Nan- 2nd XI v. University II, 5 p.m.; king will be completed by the end Whist Drive, Open to Ladies, of March next. tickets, $1,9 p.m.

Dec. 14-H.K.Y.M.C.A. Basket Che Abdul Hamid, Assistant Ball, v. St. Andreis Y.M., G.15 p.m. District Officer, Kulim, has been Dec. 15-Fanling Hunt meet at transferred to: Alor Star as Second Sheung Shuf, 2.30 p.m.

Magistrate.

Dec. 16-Fanling Paper: Hunt). Dec. Cup, Jardine's Bungalow, 11 a.m.

Dec. 19-Froling meet at Mr. Potts's bungalow, 2.30 p.m.

Miscellaneous.

Chinese who have returned from abroad are proposing to establish a daily newspaper in Shanghat. Omċes have been selected in Chapoo-road..

December 14-Hong Kong Auto-

In view of the privations which mobile Association's annual dinner detained persons have to undergo, dance, at Peninsula Hotel, 8 p.m.

TO-DAY'S RADIO

WIRELESS BROADCAST BY G.O.W.

ON.300 METRES

Col. Tal- Shih-fu, Commissioner of Public Safety, is reported by the Chinese papers to have ordered the making of several score of winter. auits for them.

The Mayor of Nanking, Gen. Liu Chi-wen, has been ordered by the Government to take immediate steps to suppress the numerous 5.30 p.m. to 6.30 p.m.-Demon-armed robberies which have been stration Programme.

7.48 p.m.-Evening Weather Re-occurring in broad daylight recent-

Programme (Victor & HMV Re-drawn up plans for the construction

ly in the capital. 8 p.m. to 10.30 pening The Hunan authorities have

port,

cords).

"Sea Fever" and "In Summer-

of 13 highways, says the Chinese)

of the every day life of the re-description of this really magn who still have a soft spot in their time on Bradon"-Stuart Robertson press, which will measure 2,500 li

sidents of this Colony, but also ficent building. Time would not heart for a story dealing with (in view of its location at the permit one to do justice to it, and the Spanish Main could do no kate-way of this great port and I recommend everyone present to better than to see Novarro in the fact that it is superlatively accept Mr. Taggart's invitation, The Road to Romance." equipped for its particular sphere to make a tour of the premises. of activity) as an establishment which may fairly be expected to enhance the popularity of the Colony by affording to transient visitors thereto attractions in the way of comfort and facilities hitherto unobtainable here.

(B)

Leslie Sarony (Comedian).

in all. The cost is estimated at sum has been So this is Spring" and "Cuckoo" $3,200,000, which

earmarked for the purpose. "Evening Chimes" and "Wood-

and then to re-read the admirable ture is lively, full of "pen" and

As the title suggests, the pic-land Echoes"-Neapolitan Trio. H.H. the Sultan of Ferak is now description of the hotel which is shown in coloured form, mak-

"Glory of the Sea" and "The of the State. Recently he was in engaged in making his annual tour appeared in the Press last week. ing it all the more realistic. It (Bass Baritone).

Border Ballad"-Peter Dawson

which I feel I must mention for Theatre for final performances But there are one or two points is being shown at the World I have already carried out my to-day, and is well worth a visit. own advice. First I would bring It would be a poor tribute to to your notice the amazing care Your Excellency's kindness in which has been lavished by the

and

Batang Padang, where he visited "His Honour The Mayor"

and inspected the M.VI. Head- Parade" International quarters. Having attended prayers at the Tapah mosque, His Highness left for Teluk Anson.

"Dress

Band,

"The StockingJohn Henry and "Blossom,"

"Little Peach" and "Swanee But-

Mr. Lin Cow-nam; representative

..honouring us as you are doing proprietors on their efforts to at¬] “NINA AND JACK" terfly"--Warings Pennsylvanians, of the Nationalist Finance Minister

to-day. were I to mar the occa-tain a completely hygienic hotel. sion by a lengthy technical disser- No detail has been too small and

guests is concerried, and so far as human foresight can go, there. can be no place in the world where

ATTRAC-

TION FOR QUEEN'S

"The Rosary ani "To A Wild at Nanking, who is touring Malaya Rose"-Venetian Trio.

explaining the Rehabilitation Short "Love Could I only Tell Thee" Term Loan, was in Kuala Lumpur and "She is Far from the Land" accorded to him by the Selangor last Sunday when a reception was.

-Peter Dawson.

Chinese Chamber of Commerce maine"-Victor Salon Orchestra.

"Me and My.Shadow" and "Char-where Mr. Lin explained the objects

Pagliacci"-Selections (Crea- of the loan.

tores, Band).

chestra.

tation on the innumerable details no expenditure too great where SPECIAL ADDED which have been so ably carried the question of the health of the out by the architects and con- tractors responsible for the work, The courtesy of the local Press

"Nina and Jack," a well known has already enabled us to present the diner can eat his food with a and talented dancing couple are through that medium comprehen- greater faith in the purity of its to make an sive publicity for this Hotel and preparation than in the Penin-Queen's Theatre from to-morrow appearance at the much descriptive matter of the sula Hotel: Opinions may differ to Saturday at the 9.15 p.m. per Bazaar Hirilo Balalaika Or-Resident, Selangor, and Mrs. Lornie "Russian Inn”. `and "Russian The Hon. Mr. J. Lornie, British various special features comprised as to architecture and decoration; formances. therein. Moreover, A tour some may prefer a 'Spartan sim-

(visited St. John's Institution, Singa- through the Hotel, which we shall plicity, some the sumptuousness considerable sucess in most places Elennor Victor Soleon Orches to them. They were received by

The couple have danced with

"Out of the Dusk to You" and pore, when the school bade farewell at all times be pleased to arrange of an eastern palace--but there of the world and in their open- will afford a much better idea of can be no two opinions as to the ing programme will present their

the Director, Bro. Lewis; and staff its attractiona..

arrangements made for the famous "Dance of Death," and

"When Day is Done" and and later, the British Resident in- hygienic cleanliness of the hotel the "Argentine Horseman Tango" "Soliloquy-Paul Whiteman. spected the school cadet corps on and everything connected with it.as a duo, while Nina will give a "Down South" and "Goin' Home" the padang. Bro. Lewis, on behalf of the management, staff and stu- solo Gypsy dance. "The Dance-Eveready Hour Group. And then I notice one serious of Death" which has been voted:

"Rhapsody. in Blue" Paul dents wished Mr. and Mrs. Lornie a omission in Mr. Taggart's re the best interpretation of.

the Whiteman...

happy holiday Mr. Lornie, thanked marks, viz, that there is no men- popular Apache dance, abounds "In a Monastery Garden"

and Bro. Lewis and he gave a half holi- tion of Mr. Taggagrt. Now, ladies in thrills and works up to a

"In "a Persian Market"-Organ day to the school. Three cheers and gentlemen. I do not wish to climax which is invariably greet Sold by Reginald Foort.

were given to Mr. and Mrs. Lornle detract in any way from the skilled with unstinted applause when- 10 p.m.-British Official Wireless as they left.- and ability of Mr. Bourne and of ever seen. The artists will ap Press.

The Hotel Superintendent

I cannot, however, refrain from availing myself of this opportun- ity-the most fitting occasion for the purpose of thanking anil congratulating the Company's Hotel Superintendent, Mr. J. P. Bourne, on the result of the stu- pendous amount of labour he has bestowed on the multifarious de- tails relating to the equipment of

which have covered a very extend-

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"No.Mention"

10.30 p.m.-Close Down.

the architects and the contrac-pear in conjunction with Pola Mozart's Symphony in C Major The "Straits Times" Peñarly cur this establishment, and its ser- tors, to all of whom has been paid Negri's big picture "Barbed ("Jupiter") played by Albert respondent telegraphs that at the vice: His unrelaxed efforts a tribute they so well deserve, but Wire" which will remain the Coutes and the London Symphony meeting of the Municipal Commis

the fact remains that without chief attraction at the Queen's Orchestra. ed period of time--in planning and Mr. Taggart there would have Theatre until Saturday. supervising the infinite variety of been no Peninsula Hotel. As the minute details involved are very newspapers put it, his has been largely responsible for our being the inspiring mind behind the able to present to you to-day an creation, of the Peninsula Hotel. cstablishment containing the From the very start in 1921 most modern hotel equipment through all the troubled period and hygienic appliances to an ex-which has intervened down to the tent without parallel in this part present day it has been Mr. of the world.

During Construction

Taggarts courageous optimism which has carried the project The Peninsula Hotel has, during through to its present magni, the period of its construction, ex-ficent, consummation. perienced a somewhat chequered It has often struck me that Hong career, in that much has happen- Kong affords a striking example of ed to delay its progress towards thoscourage and optimism of our the realisation of the hopes of predecessors. If there is one thing those responsible for its inception, more than another which strikes a its erection and the ceremony newcomer to Hong Kong, It is the which Your Excellency 18 80 alze, the solidity and the boldness kindly performing. I would like of so many of our buildings. Dur to mention here that the last in predecessors were men who saw cident in the foregoing relation is visions and dreamed dreams, or one upon which we look back with they could never in the sixties have feelings of pride. I refer to the conceived the idea, for instance; of many months during which we the City. Hall, which must inte had the honour of housing a large day have been one of the finest civic portion of H. M. Forces, forming buildings East of Suez. But for part of the Expeditionary Force despatched hither by the Home (Continued on Page 5.)

NINA - AND HER DANCING PARTNER, JACK, who will be seen at the Queen's Theatre on three nights this week; commencing Thursday,

sion, Mr. J. H. Pedlow stated that Mr. J. Black, Protector of Chinese, Penang had resigned from the Commission on his transfer, to Singapore at an early date. Mr. Pedlow.said they were sorry to lose Mr. Black Just when he was becom- Ing familiar with the town In [addition to the official charges re- | cently mentioned, Mr. J. Calder, Police Magistrate, is leaving shortly on transfer to Malacca. He will be relieved by Mr. B. S. Walton, who is due from Home leave. Mr. N. A. Sedwick, Assistant Treasurer. Is being relieved by Mr. W. S. Ebden.

CHINA'S LOANS

Nanking, Yesterday, Interviewed by the Chinese press, Mr. Hü Han-min officially denied the report that the 'Nas tionalist Government recognised the Nishihara Joans;; he also dented the report that any special condi- Itions will be attached to the Sino

Japanese tariff agreement. All the Powers would be treated alko, he added-Reuter.

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