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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1928.

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RECKLESS DRIVING ON STUDOS | PHILHARMONIC'S SHOW STILL

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ROAD'

MOTOR-CYCLE FINED

"GOING STRONG"

| LAST NIGHT'S PERFORMANCE

HOLLY

"A. H. C." ON LOCAL SUBSTITUTES

FILLING A WANT

THE CHINA MAIL

plied with rather nasty hooked SHADOWS BEFORE

claws which tear á person's hands and clothes unmercifully.

Probably the best substitute of all is Diplospora 'viridiflora (Rubia- ccar). The berries of this free

The

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The Tropics.

COMING EVENTS ANNOUNCED IN THE "MAIL”

To-day-Theatre Royal; grow close to the etem much as they Hong Kong Philharmonic Society The Chinese driver of plbille The Philharmonic Society' gave The following article from the do in the holly. The tree may be presents "Tom Jones." 9 pm motor car No. 41, owned by the their third performance of "Tom" Yellow Dragon," by "A. H. C.",distinguished from an ex by the To-day-Queen's Theatre; "Why Hong Kong Hotel garage, was this Jones," at the. Theatre Ruyat last makes appropriate reading at this consistently opposite leaves. It is Sailors Go Wrong." morning summoned before Major C. night to a fairly large and very time of the year:-

fairly abundant in the billy dis- To-day-World Theatre; "Across Willson, O.R.E., at the Central enthusiastic house. Encores were Christmas, among the British trio: of the Colony and I have seen. The Pacific." Magistracy, for negligent driving on the order of the evening, no less and other peoples of the West, a it used more than once as a Christ- To-day- Star Theatre; "Benu Stubby-rond at 1.05 p.m., on Decem-thon. five being called for and celebrated by decorations in the mas decoration.

Gexte." each time the members of the cast house. Two plants beyond all Were it not for the difzulty in Dec. 1-Theatre Royal; The Defendant plended "not guilty." smilingly obliged. He said that, some

Jotha's are used for these decoratiprsjeradicating an old custom H might | Hong Kong Philharmonic Society Mrs. Bowes-Smith last night as-mistletoe and holly. coolies were

The orgin be better to drop the thought of Society presents "Tom Jones," 4.30 carrying tables and chairs down the Squire Western's daughter was at of this custom and the superstitions home plants and take some new pi roud in front of his car, and this ob-the top of her form and receive connected with the age of these form of decorative greenery, easily Dec. seured his view of the road in front much well earned applause, while plants is lost in inystery. The obtainable and native to, the da- "Fuzil," of him. The width of that part of Mrs., Hurst, as her maid "Hon- mistletoe, among the ancient classi trist. After all, 'holly suggests the road was such that he had in our," seemed to be the life of the cal peoples, gave the right of en-snow and plum-pudding. But wa pass the carriers on the right or play. Her singing was of a high trance to the next world and neted haven't got the snow; and many of proceed slowly behind them for a

standard and met with much aj- proval by the audierice, who en- a fertility charm; It also formed us have found that plum-pudding considerable distance.

sacred plant among the ancient is better as a weapon of offence cored her several times. Mrs. Evidence for the prosecution was.

Druids Possibly the permission than as life preserver. Perhaps given by Mr. T. G. Weall. He said Bellamy's acting was very fine.

The Moorish dance, arranged to kisa under the mistletoe may be in the future the joys and fan of that on the day in question he was by Miss Daisy O'Keefe, was very remnant of this fertility charm; Christmas in the Far East, for the driving his own car (No. 1449) upraceful and dainty and received for it may possibly be a survival at European at all events, may weave "Stage. Struck", at 6.15 and 9.20 Stubbs-road at his usual speed of a well-deserved encore. -

one of the ancient liberties of the themselves round n now group of about 18 miles per hour. When the Mr. D. M. Richards as "Tom Saturnalia. The use of holly seems fetishes, and leave the sanpw, the car gol

to the bend just above Jones," Mr. Oscar Eager as "Ben-be as old as Father Christmas plum-padding, the Yule dog, the "Huntington," he saw the defenjamin Partridge," the

man. of himself.

mistletoe and the/holly for the Old dant's car, a large 7-seater Stude-parts, and P. Hale as Gregory all Both thead plants have certain Country. baker, with no passenger, coming performed remarkably well. Jovell-known pcenliarities, down the road at a speed of at least The chorus. again renched mistletoe (Viacrim ablum) is the 30 miles per hour. Four or six very high standard..

only member of the Loranthaceae -coolies currying furniture were also coming down the rowl, keeping well to the side of the road."

The

The Philharmonic Society de- which grows in-treat Britain DR. H., WILLIAMS serve great credit for their guc-The plant is dioecious, ie. the Jeess, and we hope they will obtain sexes are separate. Not only so. the support they deserve for their[but it is, also a 'pärasite and retains remaining performances,

its glaucous rather golden green

Car No. 41 awung out past the coolies to its wrong side of the road." This left the witness' car not more To-morrow there will be no per-colour when its host seems to he than three feet between the big car formance at night but

"BEAU GESTE

and the stone wall by the side of the "Matinee" will be given instead, rond. Realising that there was not commencing at 4.30 p.m. sufficient space for bim to pass, witness pulled iŋi dead by applying.] · both the hand and, foot brakes. De-1 fendants car just managed to swerve in again. in front of the coolies, to avoid a collision with wil-| ness 'car.

The Magistrate imposed a fine of $15,

- The Chinese owner of motor cycle No. 647 was charged with speeding at Praya East al 12.25 p.m. on De- cember 3.

He admitted the offence.

TO-DAY AT STAR

One of the greatest moments that any film has ever had comes at the very start of "Beay Goste" the big film which will be shown at the

AN APPRECIATION OF A JOURNALIST

Dec. 20-22-World Theatre; "The Magic Flame" (at 5.15 and 15); Chinese picture "Nemesis" part 1 (at 2.30 and 15). Flame of Yukan."

Dec. 20-22-Star Theatre "The

Theatre;

Dec. 23-21-Queen's "Rose Marie."

Dez. 23-24-World

Theatre:

p.m. Chinese picture "Nemesis" Part II, at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m.,

Dec. 28-24-Star Theatre; "The Quarterback."

Dec, 25-26 Queen's Theatre; "Hula."

Theatre;

Dec. 25-26-World "The Better 'Ole."

Dec. 25-26-Star Theatre; "Hot Water,"

Dec.

27-29~~Queen's Theatre;

Theatre;

"The Divine Woman."

Dec. 27-29-World "Seventh Heaven."

Dec. 27-29-Star Theatre; "Paris.

Lammerts' Auction

Messrs. Jardine

By the denth, at the comparatively dead. Thus it was to the ancients early age of 52, of Dr. Harold Wil

The Golden Bough," the key to the liams, Director of the Foreign De-At Midnight." kingdom of Hades. No wonder partment of "The Times," an un- that it has remained to throw its conscious China has lost a sincere Dec. 10 At glamour round Christmas for well-wisher and friend. Traditional Matheson & Co.'s East Point Go- Christmas is really a pagan feast, anonymity, powerful as it often downe, East Point, 38 pieces Bang- the legend that Christ was born on is, serves to hide lights such as kok 2nd Class teak squares, 11 a.m. this day being only a myth devised his under #journalistle bushel. to give the clonk of ecelesiastical Thus Chinese nationalist officials deli-st, a nice selection of articles Dec. 20-At Sales Room, Dud-. sanction to a well-established pugan and leaders, associnting "The comprising jewellery, fancy gooda, festival.

Times" with its often uncompromis- and toys, 2.30 p.m. Kot Grown Here

ing Far Eastern correspondents,

Sports The holly, ex aquifolium, in the were probably 'not Star Theatre to-day and to-morrow. only member of the genus

aware of the To-day-H.K.Y.M.C.A. Hockey, ilcz good friend they had at the court of [ 1st XI. v. University 1, 5 p.m. A lonely desert fort manned by garrison of dead men-iinuntless found in Europe. It, too, strange English public opinion. The part Dec. 19-Fanling meet at Mr. herpes fixing sightless eyes along to say is generally dinealous. Like which Williams played in moulding Potte's bungalow, 2.30 p.m. rifles clutched in lifeless bands. the mistletoe it is an evergreen; the policy set forth in the British Dec. 19-H.K.Y.M.C.A. Basket "A Very Bad One"

Memorandum of Ball, "A." vs. "D." 6.15 p.m. Traffic Sergeant Kepy said that Forty men against four thousand. and this alone in a country where Government's

Dec. 20-H.K.Y.M.C.A. Hockey, the case was a "very bad one." The Such is the note struck in the open- there are so few evergreens would Christmas, 1926, cannot be easy of defendant did 37 miles per hour being incidents of this romance of make it an object of attraction and definition, but his steady interpreta 2nd XI. vs. Club de Recreio, 5 p.m.

In addition to this the tion of ita tencta gave him almost

Dec. 21-H.K.Y.M.C.A, Basket tween Landale and Ship's-street. three brothers who leave home interest.

under the shadow of disgrace, each bright red drupes are medicinal and Huxleian status towards the Foreign Ball, Postponed League Matches, The Praya was very crowded at that suspecting the other of a crime, yet almost poisonous. Few plants are Office Darwinian creed.

16.15 p.m. time of the day.

not willing to believe him guilty. more attractive

children in the Times" appreciaion lays principal 2nd XI. vs. II. K. Club “A.", 5 p.m. Dec. 28-H.K.Y.M.C.A. Hockey, Fined $20.

Each leaves in the dead of night, excitement of Christmas than the stress his linguistic gifts and ex- Sub-Inspector Nicols summoned hoping that his disappearanen will rich green leaves and the bright red perience in Russian and Near-East-

Miscellaneous, the driver of motor car No. 508 for be taken as a sign of guilt Chance drapes of the holly.

Dec. 28-H.K.Y.M.C.A. ern affairs, but it is on his sympa-hour, Speaker, Mr. J. H. Hunt.

Quiet speeding in the City. The officer brings them together again in the Unfortunately the holly, Nethetic recital of the Chinese na- sald defendant was going at 30 French Foreign Legion. The events aquifolium, does not grow in Hong tionalist aspirations that, the "China Y.M.C.A. Christmas Tin, Mem- Dec. 25-Christmas Day, H.K. miles per hour, and on his motor that follow are as stirring as any Kong. Though South Eastern Asia Express" may fittingly dwell. Un-bers will invite Service Guests, 1 cycle witness chased defendant along other presented on the screen and is the land of the liex (we have no swerving in the face of the demands p.m. Connaught-road, past the Star ferry the climax is superb. Ronald Cal-furwer than nine species of lez of petulant diehardism, Williams' Doc

The other growing in the Colony)

26-Boxing Day, and into Murray-road, before he man plays the title role.

none of comments on Chinese affairs were Y.M.C.A. All day Ramble to Tai- could cacth up to the defendant and featured players include Alice thom answers exactly to the holly ever competent, helpful pull him up.

and sane. moshan,' Ladies invited... Joyce, Noah Beery, Mary · Brian, The Magistrate imposed a fine of Nail Hamilton, William Powell, has to the European the wistful For these reasons, as well as for his Norman Trevor, Ralph Forbes and charm of the holly's prickly leaf, courteous kindliness, his loss will be

We naturally ask then, are there mush Victor McLaglen.

Selt. "China Express and any local substitutes? and if so, Telegraph.". ACROSS THE PACIFIC what are they?

$15.

TRAGIC AFFAIR

· BRITISH CONSUL'S SUPPOSED

·SUICIDE

DISAPPEARS FROM SILIP

Shanghai, Yesterday.

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"The

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WANTED.-English Woman seeks Mr. N. D. Mudie has assumed daily employment. Reliable child's At least three of the apicies of duty as First Magistrate, Penang. nurse. Apply Box 574, c/o "China

Scarlet Drupes

lex which grow in, the Colony have]

red drapes but none of them seems "Across the Pacific”, which is the to us as attractive as their Euro-{ chief attraction at the World Thea-pean cousin Hex aquifolium, Her tre to-day and to-morrow, is dis-pubescens, a common local shrub,] Mr. Langford Smith, until lately tinetly out of the usual run of has an abundance of red drupes, the British Consul at Chefoo, and motion pictures. It tells an ab-but the colour of the drupes is recently transferred to Amoy, join-sorbing story of the Secret Ser-much darker than those of the holly, ed the steamer "Ninghai" at Shang-vice in the Philippines during the and the small pubescent leaves are hai on December 13 for Amoy. Spanish-American war and pre-very untidy-decking. In fact this

The captain has now sent a wire sents Monte Blue, the hero, as a is a poor decorative plant. One less message to say that he is not soldier who is entrusted with a mix-species of Hex here has glorious on board. It is feared that he is sioh and who encounters many ad-scarlet drupes. It may possibly be missing...

ventures in his effort to ascertain Hex graciliflora: if so, it is not

On enquiry on arrival of the the exact whereabouts of the oppos-very alındant. Much walking| "Ninghai" at Amoy, it was stated ing general. Spectacular battle might have to be done to find it. that Mr. Langford Smith was last scenes on plains and in the jungle It might be worth while to cultivate seen at 10 o'clock on the night of swamps are among the highlights this plant for the Christmas con

An excellent December 13, going to his cable. of the new picture.

supporting cast, each member of sumption of Yule-loving Europeans.

following morning.

His absence was discovered on the which gives a splendid perform-There are two or three other species ance, is provided and includes such of liex but none of them is very! Mr. Smith left letters, from well-known names as Myrna Loy, Pretty; and the prettiest, Ilex which it is believed that he intend- Jane Winton, and Tom Wilson. sprello, has a black drupe.

The picture is full of fun and the; Séveral species of Ardisia fire of adventure together with a (Myrainaceae) have gorgeous red charming romance.

ed to commit suicide.-Reuter.

AN EXPLOSION

ALARMING AFFAIR AT SHOE FACTORY

・ COMEDY TEAM

"WHY SAILORS GO WRONG"

AT QUEEN'S

berries and rather pretty leafage. Ardisia crispa and Ardisia pauci fore

are perhaps the beat of these. Unfortunately the umbel of berries grows underneath the leaves. This makes the use of the plant. difficult for decorative pur poses, as the berries are nearly "Why Sailors Go Wrong," the always hidden. The leafage of splendid picture which was much Ardisia primelaefolia makes it un- The explosion was thought to have been due to over pressure in enjoyed by focal move-fans when it suitable though it has beautiful

was recently shown at the Queen's berries.

Soon after 7 o'clock last night, an explosion occurred in the Fung Keung rubber shoe factory at Shaukiwan East. '.

a vulcanising chamber which caus-returns to that theatre to-day for

Paeychotria elliptica, (Rubiaceae)

ed the cover to be blown off. a further screening. Sammy Cohen is a very abundant shrub with red

Considerable damage was done and Ted McNamara, the incompar to parts of the factory walls and able comedy team of "What Price berries. But the plant even at its roof, and section of which collaps Glory" and The Gay Retreat" are The berries are of a poor cheap best is scraggy-looking and untidy. ed as the result of the explosion."heroca" again, this time as a

Four workers, three, women, and pair of taxi drivers who are shang type of red and fall off easily, one man were buried underneath hated from a big city to a tropical Rauwolfia chinensis (Apocynaceae) island where ions, cannibal chiefs has pretty oval-shaped red berries

the debris.

Police and firemen, who were and dark skinned beauties turn which look as if they were twinnied, promptly on the scene, immediately things into a general uproar. but these, too, fall off easily and undertook the work of rescuing Hilarious fan runs riot throughout have little resemblance to the holy the 'victime. One woman, named the picture which has a well berry

Cheung Tal (41) was brought out motivated plot with a number of Wikstroemia indica (Thymelia dead. She had been badly crush-cleverly devised "gags" and a thor- ceae) has also pretty red berries, ed by heavy masonry. The re-loughly satisfying climax. "Why but these come too early for Christ mains were removed to the public Sailors Go Wrong" is undoubtedly mas and are extremely deciduous. mortuary.

one of the funniest pictures ever

Best Substitute The other three were taken to shown in Hong Kong and those who Probably better than any of thesd the Government Civil Hospital, have not already seen it should not are a couple of species of Smilar where only one woman was detain- miss this final opportunity..* (Liliaceae). Smilde. China has ed. Another woman and a man

beautiful umbel of red berries of were fortunate to escape, with only home after receiving medical at a very rich hue. It has the ad superficial injuries which, although tention.

Avantagú, too, of being a graceful

dis

painful, were not of a serious na A Coroner's inquest on the dead climber, It has just one turo.. They were allowed to go, woman will be held in due course. advantage-It is very überally sup

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