1930-02-21 — Page 7

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1930.

TSUN WAN MURDER ROUND THE CINEMAS

TRIAL

PROSECUTION WITHDRAW THE

CASE

DEFENDANT DISCHARGED

CHAMBER MUSIC

THE CHINA - MAIL.

The Bellamy Case" at Last Night's Concert at

Queen's Theatre

HUMOROUS TOUCHES

state of affairs

the Helena May

NEWCOMER'S CONTRIBUTIONS

at the

This film la A great success, There were not so many people as is; When Leung Lin, of the Yan

only a semi-usual at yesterday's concert Wo Tong medicine shop, Tsun oven though it is

talkie. Nowadays ono le asked Helena May Institute, and, by a coln Wan, made a further appearance how many talkies one has seen cidence, the standard was also lower before Mr. J. S. Maelaren, Assist-

if they are lately, us

the only than is customary. The first item on ant District Officer, New Terri-. tories, at the District Court this things that count. If that is the the programme was, Andante (Beetho The Ballamy ven) which a trio consisting of Miss Jean Braga (piano), Mias Carry morning, charged with the murder, with others not in custody, of Li Case" must prove the exception. Braga (violin), and Mr. John Braga The picture has its humorous (violin) performed in A plessing Shing, at Taun Wan on the night touches and its exciting episodes though rather colourless manner.

Mr. L. R. of January 13-14.

more in their element in and none of that sob stuff as some They were Andrewes, Assistant Crown Soli-

people call it.

Rrelator's Viennese Popular Song, to citor, indicated that the prosecu-

which they gave a certain amount of tion would not be proceeded with. He asked for the discharge of the

life, although their entire performance was unsophisticated.

defendant.

Detention Question Mr. Hin-shing Lo, who appear- ed for defendant, Informed His

The film opens rather poculiar continuing straight on from a M-G-M News film. This is not

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Social Functions To-day-Toa Dance at Hong Kong Hotel. 4.30. p.m.

To-day--Ten Dance at Peninsula Hotel, 5 p.m..

To-day-Dinner Dances at Hong Kong Hotel and Peninsula Hotel, 8.30 p.m.

March 7-S.P.C.A. Ball, Penin- sula Hotel, 8 p.m.

March 8-Old Bedfordian Dinner, Hong Kong Club 8 p.m.

Entertainmento To-day- Queen'a. "Bellamy Trial."

To-day - Star "Whare East is East."

To-day World

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N MONDAY, TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY, the 24th, 25th and 26th February, 1930, all De- Theatre,partments will be CLOSED at 1

Theatre,

p.m.

On These Days, The Hong Kong Dispensary.

opened for, the purpose of dispens- ing prescriptions from 6 p.m. to

The French bergerettes sung by only novel, but very' entertaining Mrs. A. Reinshagen. a newcomer to Defendant was accordingly for from the point of view of the au- the Institute, were delightful examples | mally discharged.

Too often the introduc-of the work of "Weckerlin, but rather vild Orchids" at 5.15 and 9,20 dience. tion to a film is far too long. too difficult for adequate expression by

The story, as the title suggests, Mrs. Roinshagen's voice, which is essen.... "Westward Ho," (Chinese Dispensing Department, will be

Some of picture) at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. is ali about the Bellamy case. tially a drawing-room one. The action takes place in Court her notes are very good, but she fre where the whole case is threshed quently forces her voice, which, in addi- "Wings."

tion to the light lisping of the out. Mimi Bellamy, a beautiful French sibilants, produces an effect of

found stabbed to jerkinoss. young wife, is

Worship that defendant had help ed his father in the Yan Wo Tong medicine shop for eleven years and had never given the Police any trouble. Both he and his father would naturally feel the disgrace of his being arrested on a charge of murder. He claimed that his client was arrested with put a definite charge being made. Two other men arrested

at the same time had been quickly re- leased,

whereas defendant had been kept in prison for over a wanted month, until other men could be found.

His Worship pointed out that the Police were quite entitled to take the mun to the Police Station

To-day--- Majestic Theatre;

February 24-Recital by Molle, Oddette Darthys, Theatre Royal, 0.15 p.m.

death in a lonely 'cottage. Susan Mr. Li Chor-chi, who is well known Ives and Stephen Bellamy are to local audiences, also sang some charged with murder. The pro- French songs in a pleasing manner.

The best vocalist of the evening. secution state that jealousy was the motive. Susan Ives. Is the however, was generally acclaimed to be wife of Patrick Ives, who has recasional "Braasy tones, has

Mrs. R. Sanger, who, in spite of oc-9.

good cently been in the habit of meet-volume and range, and sang four

February 28-English Singers' concert at City Hall, 9.15 p.m.

Sports See Special Soprts Diary on page

Home Mail To-day-Inward from Europe

ing Mimi Bellamy. Stephen Italian songs as though she enjoyed via Negapatam (Col di Lana). Bellamy is the unfortunate hus-doing so.

band.

The cross-examination of numer- ous witnesses is humorous and en- tertaining. Luigi Orsini, the gar- dener, who always works "terrible

HEALTH BUREAU

Batavia, Yesterday. The Epidemiological Congreas

Meetings

To-morrow-Hong Kong & Shanghai Banking Corporation, meeting of shareholders, City Hall,

11.30 a.m,

for enquiry, and to detain him if extra hard," is good in his make-meeting at Bandoong has decided meeting of shareholders of the

and up

con-

general appearance, to include Bagdad and Vladivostok there were sufficient grounds for Katie O'Connor, the mald, is most in the list of ports with which the suspicion. Further, the prosecu- tion had now withdrawn the case. emphatic in all her replies and League Health Bureau has

provides great amusement.

tinuous connection-Reuter. If Mr. Hin-shing Lo

still unsatisfied, his remedy would be to take independent action.

were

As n slight diversion from the big case we catch a glimpse on two of the journalists at the re- A "Reasonable Time"

Here a porters' table.

young On Mr. Hin-shing Lo aghin, rais-

couple are following the ing the point of what was "a rea-

with great interest. The case is sonable time" for the Police to

so interesting that the girl will make investigations. Mr. An- drewes pointed out that when de-not leave the Court for lunch in fendant was asked for an account Case she should miss something.

The Counsel for the prosecu- of his actions on the night of the tion is good. Though harsh and were afterwards proved to be in- relentless, he provides humour correct. They rather tended to in-now and again. It is he who dis-

February 27-Eleventh ordinary'

Bank of East Asia, Ltd., 10, Des Voeux Ed., Cil., 4.30 p.m.

February 28-Kowloon Residents Association St. Andrew's Church Hall, 6 p.m.

March 3 Benevolent Society, annual meeting. Cheer O Canteen,

11.15 a.m.

March 10-Union Waterboat Co., meeting of shareholders, Dodwell & Co.'s office, II a.m.

March 12-Hong Kong Electric | Co., shareholders' meeting, 11 am. March 19-Green Island Cement Co, shareholders' meeting, noon.

be next to the "great surrender." The part of the Prince is well ense played by Nils Asther, with his good looka, sensuous wicked

manner. The mouth, and suave end is quite exciting and contains some first-rate photography of the jungle, but those who have lived in the Dutch East Indies or in Malaya will chuckle at the many discrepancies. However, the film crease the suspicion against him. covers that Mrs, Ives and Stephen is worth seeing, if only for the Venezia, Douglas Wharf, 2.30 p.m. Į He was known to have been asso- Bellamy were at the cottage on inimitable acting of Lewis Stone,

It is who

portrays very finely the the night of the murder. he also who finds out that Mrs.tomedy and pathos of the middle- Ives hated Mimi Bellamy and that aged husband with an unsatisfied Stephen loved Mimi passionately, young wife.

murder, he made statements that

ciated and to have communicated with both just before and just after the affair, with the two other men wanted by the Police. Under the circumstances, it was his own fault that he was held for so long. Mr. Hin-shing Lo said that his client had been through CON- siderable ordeal. He asked the Court to say that defendant was discharged without a stain on his character.

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Miscellaneous

February 23-Trial trip of 8.8.

March 5-Distribution of prizes by H.E. the Officer Administering

7.30 p.m.

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Hong Kong, 21st Feb., 1930.

PUBLIC AUCTIONS.

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ON WEDNESDAY, February 26, 1930 commencing at 10.30 a.m. at No. 17, Jordan Road, Top Floor (Kowloon). A Quantity of VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD

FURNITURE

On view from Tuesday, February 26, 1930.

Terms:--Cash on Delivery.

LAMMERT BROS,

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Hong Kong, February 21, 1930.

THE Undersigned have received

Tinstructions to sell by, Public

Auction

ON

WEDNESDAY, February 26, 1930 commencing at 11.30 a.m.

at No. 88B, Nathan Road (Top Floor) Kowloon.

A Quantity of Valuable Household Furniture, Blackwood ware and

One Piano by Moutrie On View from Tuesday, February

March 6 Annual Show of Flowers and Vegetables, City Hall.

the Government at King's College. 25, 1930.

March 11-Volunteers' full-dress practice parade, Murray Parade Ground, 6.30 p.m.

March 13-Volunteers' annual inspection, Murray parade ground, 6.25 p.m.

After the case has been almost concluded and the jury are about to retire yet another witness takes his place in the box. This verges

Marking the first playing of a on the sensational and causes a

dual role on the speaking screen, His evidence, giver, "Masquerade," the all-talking Fox great stir. the jury retire. What is their

Movietone comedy drama which verdict?

"The Bellamy Caso" is backed will open at the Queen's Theatre His Worship pointed out that all he could say was that defen-up with an exceptionally good on Sunday, is a thoroughly good

News film. One is shown thepicce of entertainment. dant was discharged. dence had come before him as to King and Queen of Italy visiting

the Vatican, pictures of the querade" adberes in all essentials For the suspicion against the defen rough seas around South Wales, to the story, "The Brass Bowl," the foods in Britain, the produc- from which it was adapted and tion of the new film. "Strike up, the tale loses nothing by its trans the Band," the Havana Races, the lation into a talking film. American Pacific fleet at man-

No evi-

dant. Presumably there was no reflection against him.

V.D.A. CONFERENCE SECOND SESSION

DEAN SWANN ON CHURCH UNITY

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couvres, and scenes from Japan.

"WHERE EAST IS EAST"

Unlike many pictures,

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or en-

Terms: Cash on Delivery.

LAMMERT Baos,

Auctioneers.

Hong Kong, February 21, 1930,

TH

HE Undersigned have received Instructions to sell by Public

Auction

ON

Thursday, February 27, 1930. commencing at 11 am.

at No. 10, Peak Mansion. A Quantity of Valuable Household Furniture, Comprising:-

Teak dining table,' Teak side- board, Teak dimer waggon, Teak Cabinet, Chairs, Tientsin Carpet, Curtains, Chiming Clock, Orna- ments etc., ote.

Teak twin beds, teak, dressing table, Teak wardrobe with bevelled mirror" door, teak chest of drawers, Table Fani, Radiátor, Electric_fit tlage, etc.

Also

INTERESTING LECTURE Professor L. Forster, lecturing under Alan Birmingham performs a

in the the auspices of the Education Society splendid piece of work

University last night, gave double part of a wealthy bache-at the lor and the famous crook who re-students at British Universities.

Bound advice to prospective sembles him so closely as to fool Ho first drew attention to the fact even the bachelor's servants.that Messra. Holt & Co., of the Elos Life on the banks, of the river Leulla Hyams is altogether charm Funnel Line, had gonerously put at Mekong and the Laos jungis on ing as the girl in the case, and the disposal of the University two ro A Quantity of Red Lacquer ware

and Blackwood ware. passages, in order that the border of Siam and Indo- notable impersonations are also turn

from the art

On View from Wednesday, China where tigers prowl about given by Clyde Cook, Farroll students

gineering departments might pro- February 26, 1980. and llons seek their prey, is vivid- Macdonald, and Arnold Lucy.

ceed to Britain each year. He then. Terms: Cash on Delivery. Russell Birdwell, former news-

gavo. them some advice as to where

LAMMERT BROS." The Victorian Diocesan Conference ly transcribed by Tod Browning

who was recently they should go on touching British resumed its sitting yesterday after- in his M-G-M production "Where paper man,

Auctioneers directorship by Fox coll.

Those who wished to take up noon and before the close, a prayer East is East, showing, at the Star given

Hong Kong, February 21, 1930. Movietone, proves his mastery of engineering should go to Birmingham, was offered up for the recovery of the Theatre to-day and to-morrow. Rev. F. C. Young. Pastor of the Union Lon Chaney, the screenland's handling the new screen medium. Sheffield, or Glasgow: and for those THE Undersigned have received

who desired arts, London was the Church, Hong Kong, who is in the marvel, has the major role, and

Trinstructions to sell by Fablic place. At the same time he briefly outí Matilda Hospital suffering from fulfilled capably.

THRILL OF FLANE. FIGHTING lined the advantages offered at Oxford, pneumonia.

The story, though not unusual,

| Cambridge, and elsewhore. Yesterday's business included the ap- proval of the Budget for 1980; the is interesting, and many sidelights

The Professor, speaking of London] For the first time in history the stated that residenca in the Metropolls Hon, Treasurer and Auditor of the of Chinese customs and Buddhism

public is being given an accurate was a liberal education. There, one had V.D.JL.A. being appointed Hon. Trea- are: evinced. surer and Auditor of the Diocesan Lupe Velez, star of "Lady of close-up view of the most fascin opportunities of seeing the Law Courts Conferenco.

the Pavements" playa opposite ating field in human activity and the working of the judicial The Very Rev. Alfred Swann, Dean Lloyd Hughes in the romantic In-aviation.

system: He spoke of Oxford 'ana of the Cathedral, spoke on the "Unity terludes."

Just how it feels to go soaring spiritual home, when one would be Estelle Taylor, Louis Stern, and at blinding speed thousands of taken back into the past and its achievements and learn of the great Safore the 19th century.

of the Church."

The Rev. H. V. Koop brought up the

Auctior

ON THURSDAY, February 27, 1930, commencing at 2.30 pm,

at No. 3, Algburth Hall, May Road,

A Quantity of VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD

FURNITURE.

.And

divergent views of the "Anglo-Catholic Mrs. Wong Wing support the trio.feet above earth is being, reveal progress that had been made, even. One Grand Piano by F. Dorner].

Fox News and a Hal Roach ed to the public in Wings," Para mount's epic of the air service in Comedy are shown in, addition.

the war, now at the Majestic Theatre. Kowloon.

Party" in the Church of England He moved the following resolution:

"That this Diocesan. Contarence, bearing in mind the urgency of the need of reunion and tho weight of responsibility Testing upon its Pre sident as a member of the Lannibath

"WILD ORCHIDS"

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On View from Wednesday, February 26, 1980.

Terms: Cash on Delivery,

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Spirit of Scholarship He urged prospective students not to take the external outlook of University In "Wings" the spectator is life too seriously, but they should try seated in the plane with the to capture that spirit of scholarship. The beauty of Greta Garbo is pilot. He spars to the belghts that was enshrined in his college and Conference, assures the Bishop of its of a languishing kind, which will where the earth becomes only the University. The great object of Hong Kong, February 21, 1930. prayers and its condones that he

going to Europe was to correct or con will gó

obtained in the cause of undergradiate work in Hong Kong Buch eit

all lengtha consistent with appeal to some and perhaps nau- dark and shapeless blotch; he firm, impressions of it that had been the spirit of Christ to achieve the state some, but it is a tres emin tides through the hitherto unseen organic unity of the Church. eatly, suited to the exotic choreo canyons of the clouds, The resolution was betonded by Mfr. graph which serves as a back The story came from the pen would be a fitting conclusion to gradua, E. Ashton Hill, and adopted unanimous ground to "Wild Orchida," the films of John Monk Saunders, an in- tion. In the Hong Kong University, Plywood now showing at the World, structor in the United States The young man would wider his know. The following weri elected to serva Theatre,

Army Corps during the War. It ledge of letters boili before and after on the Executive Council, constituted

Here we see a city-bred, cold was directed by William A. Nie visit. His Interests would be to act for the Conference.

broadened, as he would rub shoulders type of woman, whose husband Wellman, who served with the with scholars Yeom all corners of the interval,

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