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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1930.

POLICE RESERVE.

ROUND THE CINEMAS

ORDERS FOR THE CURRENT "THE DIVORCEE," STORY OF

WEEK.

RIOT DRILL ORDERS..、

Orders by the Hon. Mr. E. D. C. Wolfe, CMG, Inspector-General

of Police, state:--

General.

Revolver Pructive.The regular weekly revolver practice (vointary) will take place at the Bowen Road Revolver Range on Wednesday, September 24, from 5.30.p.m. to 7 p.m.

It will be open to all ranks of the H.K.P., Special Constables Chinese Company, Hong Kong Police Reserve and to all persons holding permits to carry arms.

Police Training School The weekly classes for Police Re- servists at the Police Training School, Kowloon, will be held on Tuesday, September 23 at 5.30 p.m. Indian Companies, and of the Flying All members of the Chinese and Squad who have not yet passed Part 2 of Training Course should attend.

Chinese Company. Revolver Practice-Members of the Chinese Company, who have passed Part 1 and 2 of Training Courie will attend at the Bowen Road Revolver Range on Wednesday evening, September 24 at 6 p.m. sharp for revolver practice under Musketry Instructor E. Carpenter.

Flying Squad.

The weekly instructional patrol of the Kowloon Section will take place on Tuesday, September 23, Fall in at Tsim-tsa-tsui Fire Brigade Station at 5.30 p.m. sharp. Dress Khaki Uniform and Cap with Khaki, Cover.

The final instructional patrol of the month of the Hong Kong Section will take place on Friday, Septem- ber 26. Fall in at the Central Police Station at 5.16 p.m. sharp, Dress-Khaki Uniform and Cap with Khaki Cover. All members

should attend.

SMART SOCIETY,

NORMA SHEARER'S ROLE.

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer did well by Norma Shearer in giving her The Divorces as her newest talking vehicle, for the Ursula Parrots story of a woman who at tampts to show her husband that there is a double standing for women as well as for men, con- talus far more ment than does the average filmi plot.

The

general atmosphere of "The Divorcac" is in the vein of Miss Shearer's past success, "The Last of Mrs. Cheyney," with this difference that the latter vehicle was done in the manner of a farce, while the new film is powerful in its emotional significance..

the hectic The story concerns career of Jerry Bernard, a young

satiety woman where husband has deserted her when he discovered that she has had an affair with his best friend. Although he himself has been unfaithful to his wife, women he refuses to admit that may apply the double standartt equally as well as men.

Jerry takes love where she finds it and is on the verge of eloping with a man whose wife has lost her beauty as a result of an auto- mobile accident, when an

event

"GAY PAREE.”

THE CHINA MAIL.

OPENING PERFORMANCE AT MAJESTIC.

at the

Eleanore Ninon and M. Leo Mantin, "Gay Parec," opened to an appreciative audience Majestic Theatre, Kowloon, laat night.

Thelt revue, partly in French

and partly in English, is far and above the usual type that plays in Hong Kong.

NEW

SHADOWS BEFORE ADVERTISEMENTS.

COMING EVENTS ANNOUNCED IN CHINA MAIL.

To-day

Theatre

Entertainments.

Queen's

Central Theatre

"Divorcee."

Theatre,

To-day Rio Rita.""

To-day World Theatre, "The Deceptive Potion," (Chinese Undoubtedly the Picture.).

To-day. Star mits of the theatre detracted from their performance, but it was "Captain Salvation" and the Mont- noticed by the audience who ex-martre Follies. pressed their pleasure with a To-day Majestle Theatre; "A Night of Mystery" and "Gay round of applause.

Paree."

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Sports

M. Mantin and Mlle. Ninon began with a song that was both catchy and well rendered. They followed this with an exquisite dance, en- 8.

Home Malls. hanced by the beautiful gown that

To-day-Inward from America Mlle. Ninon wore and which was admired by every feminine eye in and ports and Europe via Siberia the audience. They should be ac- (President Taft). tertainers that appeared in Hong claimed as one of the feature en- Kong. Once seen there is no doubt 5 p.m.

Lammerts' Auction, in the mind of the audience as to

September 25-At Sales Room, why they appeared before the most critical audiences in all parts of Duddell Street, postage stamps, the globe. Their performance is 5.16 p.m. finished from beginning to end, and their success is real.

To-morrow-Outward for Europe!

NOTICE.

via Victoria, B.C. (Hikawa Maru), THE FIRST PRACTICE GAME

4

Meetings. To-morrow-Extraordinary gen-

Des

The management of the Majestic eral meeting of the Dairy Farm. a well- Ice & Cold Storage Co., Ltd, Ex- is proud to offer such balanced programme to its patrons change Bldg. (1st floor), for the first time at popular prices. Voeux Road Central, 11 a.m.

Adolphe Menjou, assisted by the neeurs which changes the course! Hollywood beauties, Evelyn Brent of her life. There is no need to and Norn Lane, is here in his best take the "kick out of this climax Paramount picture, "A Night of in telling anything about it before-alystery." band, other than to note that it brings the picture to an entirely logical and fitting close,

**THEY LEARNED ABOUT WOMEN."

After twenty years on the stage, Van and Schenck have changed their names to Burke and Glennon. But the alteration is only tem Sharpshooters' Company,'

porary and made for their roles. Riot Drill The Riot Drill this in "They Learned About Women," week will be held on Thursday after their Arst motion picture, which noon, September 25 instead of Tues-will open to-morrow at the, Queen's day. September 23, as usual. Mem- Theatre as a new Metro-Goldwyn bers will fall in outside Queen's Pier Mayer talkie feature. at 5.15 pm, and proceed by motor transport to Kennedy Rond. Mem- hers will bring their rifles, belts. revolvers and truncheons. Uniform if possible.

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COMMON COLD.

NEW DIATHERMIC ELECTRICAL TREATMENT.

A cure for common colds, more ultra than the ultra-violet ray, has just been perfected by Dr. Jules Loubier at the American hospital

in Paris.

Dr. Loubler, one of the most! eminent living French physicians, is president of the Society of Electro-therapy and Radiology and attending electro-therapist at

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the American institution.

The new diathermic electrical

The famous songsters play the parts of vaudeville-baseball team- mates and picked out the Trish names to fit the roles they portras treatment may be applied directly Bessie Love plays the leading to affected areas where inflamma- Motor Patrol-A detachment of feminine role opposite the singing tion has set in, by means of pads the Company will accompany the

stars and the supporting cast in-

through which electric current, is Flying Squad on their weekly patrol eludes Mary Doran, Benny Rubin,

passed. on Friday, September 26. Mem-Tommy. Dugan, Eddie Gribbon,| bers with cars and motor cycles will J. C. Nugent and Francis X. Bush- fall in at Police Headquarters at man, jun, Jack Conway and Sam 6.15 p.m. sharp. Uniform-Caps Wood directed. with Khak Covers, Tunics. Shorts, Puttees, Belts, Holsters and Revolvers.

Winter Uniform.All members not at present provided with winter uniform should apply at once to the Ole. Company.

(Sgd.) D. L. KING.

D.S.P. (R.) FLIGHT TO INDIA.

"CAPTAIN SALVATION." Gripping scenes of drama form. the background of M.G.M.'s pro duction "Captain Salvation" which

Pads applied to the bases of the

with

To-morrow-Hong Kong and Canton Ice Manufacturing Company, Lane, Crawford's Cafe, 10.15 am.

To-morrow Steamboat Com- pany extraordinary meeting, 11 a.m.

. Miscellaneous.

New Today Opening of Biology Buildings, University, 6

p.m.

Club will take place on the Maring Ground in Kowloon on WEDNES- DAY, September 24, at 175 p.m.

As many members as possible are, requested to turn up. Teams will be picked on the ground.

(Sgd.) G. E. R, DIVETT,

Hon. Secretary. Hong Kong. September 22, 1930.

From the Studio-Mr. Harry Ore-

Pianoforto Soloist. Finlandia (Sibelius),

Royal Albert Hall Orch. (0015). From the Studio-W. H. Bailey- Baritone.

1. Vagabond,

2. Sea Fever R. Cunningby Clark.

September 24-Public Band Narcissus (Nevin), Concert, Kowloon Football Club Mignon (Thomas),

Ground, 9.15 p.m.

September 29-Hong Kong Stock Exchange Settlement Day...

October 20Bridge and Mah Jong Drive in aid of H.K.W.G. & M.C.L, funds, Peak Club, 3.30 p.m.

RADIO

TO-DAY'S PROGRAMME,

The following programme will be broadcast to-day from the Z.B.W. on a wavelength of 855 Hong Kong Broadcasting Station

metres:-

5 p.m. to 7 p.m.-Chinese Pro- gramme.

7 p.m.-European Programme of Victor Records. Gems from "The Love Song", Gems from "The Student Prince",

Victor Light Opera Co. (35757).

Jim Miller and Charlie Farrell, Duet (21984).

cars, for example, will secure al- most instant relief for sore throat, the membraneous tissue being re- Similar duced through heating. treatment may be given the nose On a Summery Night,

Blue Hawaii, either by placing the pads on nostril.

This treatment may be applied Ragamuffin, either with the large coll of a big Dance of the Paper Dolls,

Victor Arden and Phil is on view at the Star Theatre d'Arsonval generator, or

Ohman (21929). to-day only, the next change being small Instruments made especially She's a new kind of Old Fashioned to-morrow, when Marion Davies in for it, some with an electric globe

Girl, "The Red Mill" will be shown. Mr. Lars Hanson, star of "The Divine Woman," "The Wind," "Flesh and the Devil," and other films, handles the leading role with much credit. mon colds, recently so popular in My Heaven is Love, Opposite him is beautiful Marceline the United States, Dr. Loubler Day. Pauline Starke and Ernest pointed out that whereas the lat 7.30 p.m. From the Studio: The Torrence have important roles to filter is excellent for improving the Rev. H. R. Wells will give the 3rd In conjunction with the featured plc-patient's general condition, his Lesson from "Cantonese London, August 18. ture. the Montmartre Follies are treatment is applicable to actual Everyone." With the departure for India presenting the ballet ensemble local infections. during the week-end of twenty "Gypsy Nights" which is very mechanics and scientists to pre-pretty and well executed by the pare the ground work for the ar-shapely dancers.

DEPARTURE OF MECHANICS AND SCIENTISTS.

podataka, k

rival of R-101, the pre- parations for the airship's flight

"RIO RITA"

ment.

similar to that of a radio instru-I kiss your hand Madame,

Jack Smith, Whispering Baritone, (21973). Victor Novelty Orchestra- Del Staigers, Cornet Solo with Band (22429).

Comparing his discovery to the Italian Alro, ultra-violet ray treatment for com-

G

for

8 p.m.

Ringling Bros and Band (22438).

It is now Dr. Loubier's plan, i Entry of the Gladiators, conjunction with the American Circus Echoes, Hospital, to distribute his appara- tus at a price which will be with-

An eye and ear feast par excel- MAN BITES A DOG.

to India have taken a step for- ward. The party will undertake Intensive training under R-A-F leneel

Such is the treat in store for 'personnel at Karachi in readiness

for the reception.

patrons of the Central Theatre According to the Dally Herald, where Radio Pictures' all-talking,

the party will visit

the

route all-musical en

extravaganza,

"Ria

Bebe

giant mooring mast at Rita" is showing, with Ismailia, near Cairo, which will be Daniels and John Boles in the out-; the airship's first halt. It was standing roles.

In the reach of every pocket-book. Prelude in B Miner & G Major

(Chopin), Prelude in E Minor (Mendelssohn),

Piano Solo by Vladimir de Pachmann (1459). I'm' in the Market for You, Dancing with tears in my Eyes,

Johnny Marvin, Comedian (22440).

CROWD ASTONISHED ON SEA FRONT.

Trio in G Major (Haydn),

Alfred Cortet, Jacques Thibaud, Pablo Casals (3045).

The Revellers, Male Voices (22422).

A visitor to Herne Bay a8 Looking at You, originally intended that R-101) Harry Tierney's music, as writ tonished people on the sea front Sing you Sinners, should thence proceed direct to ten for the stage production of recently by picking up his fox- Karachi, but it is reported that the "Rio Rita" and the book by Guy terrier and biting it. The dog The Clock and the Banjo, question of the advisability of Bolton and Fred Thompson, never Kave a startled yolp, ran after Lolly Pops, erecting an emergency mooring were more ably presented than by his master, bit him-then follow- mast at Maita is being seriously such players as Miss Daniels, Mr. ed docilely at his heels.

considered.

NON-STOP FLIGHT.

BRITISH AIRMEN CONSIDERING THE POSSIBILITY.

London, July 29. "British long-distance fiers are considering the possibility of a non-stop night to Australia," staten the Evening News.

Harry F. Reser. Banja Soloist (20489).

Boles, Bert Wheeler, Robert Wool- The dog is continually unan- The Old Fashioned Cabin,.. rey, Dorothy Lee, Helen Kalser, ping at people, but I do not think Don't you Love your daddy too?

The Higgins Sisters, Vocal Don Alvarado, Georges Renavent will bite anyone else for a

Quartetta (22818). and the 200 others in the cast.

time," the man said afterwards.

I can't do without you,

Florentine Quartet (20443). From the Studio-Mr. Harry Ore- Planoforte Soloist.

First Vale Military Polonaise Syncopated Love Song. A Mood in Blue.

.Chopin.

Chopin,

Victor Salon Orchestra (22410).

From the Studio--Mr. W. H. Bailey

-Baritone.

a. "Kerry Dance"

......Molloy. b. "Bois Epnis” ......Lully. Rendezvous-Intermezzo (Aletter), La Czorine-Mazurka (Ġanne),

Victor Salon Orchestra (20430). From the Studio-Mr. Harry Ore-- Planoforte Soloist.

Musical Moment..Rachmaninoff. Bagatelle in E Flat ...Harry Ore Wedding Day

Grieg. Serenade in G Major (Elman), Minuet in G (Beethoven),

Mischa Elman, Violin Soloist (1434). 10.30 p.m.-Close Down,

HOTEL GUESTS

LIST OF RESIDENTS AT REPULSE BAY.

The following guests are stay- ing at the Repulse Bay Hotel:-

Dr. M. E. Asger, Messra, A. S. Abbott, G. Abfly,

Messrs. H. P. Bailey, N. 0: Barber, W. G. Bree, Mrs. M. Brennan, Mr. and Mrs. A. Brostedt, Miss C. H. Buck,

Messrs. R. H. Campbell, A. C. L. A. e Caatro, E. J. Collina, H. T. Craig, Miss K. P. Curtin.

Mr. and Mrs. A. Drouth. Mr. D. S. Edwards.

Mr. and Mrs. W, R. Farmer, Mr. B. C. Field.

Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Grant, Mr. S. A. Gregory, Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Gregory Mrs. and Miss Gibbs, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Griffiths, Mr. and Mrs. F. Groves.

Mesara. W. D. Harris, J. E. Henry, Miss E. Henry, Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Hookham and child.

Messrs. P. J. Jennings, C. Julian. Mra, and Miss H. Koenig.. Mr. J. B. C. Lamburn, Mr. and Mrs. M. Lymbery, Mrs. J. Lang and child.

Messrs. J. W. Mayhew, T. Megarry, Mr. and Mrs. D. M. May- nard.

Messrs. F. H. Neale, Mr. K. Neckelman's two children, Mr. and Mrs. C. Nock.

Mr. T. J. O'Connor, Mrs. O. Osborne.

Mr.. C. M. Roberts, Mrs. M. S. Rose, Misses C. M. Richards, A, and V. Reach

•

Mesara. A F. Simmie, R. Stock, Mr. and Mrs. E. Stone. Mra. M. J. Struthers and child.

Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Tarrant, Misa E. C. Tarrant.

Bebe Daniels is a revelation to

"I have tried all kinds of things The Dance of the Blue Danube, "Rio Rita" audiences.

Jesse Crawford, Organist She has to break the dog of the habit, but!

(21502). built her following on portrayal of everything has falled up till now. Scherzo (Schubert), silent roles, but now she blossoms I do not want to get rid of the Sonata in G Major, Vivace, Adagio, forth as a vocalist of exceptional dog, so something had to be done Prosto (Bach),

Hazel Gertrude Kinscalla, merit and easily holds her own to keep it quiet."

Piano, with John Boles, leading man, who

9 pm Local Time, News and

Miss L. M. Vaughani has had years of training on the brother of "Rio Rha" and Georges Weather Report. N

Messrs. P Watkinson, V. R. S. operatic stage.

Renavent as the "Kinkajoy," the Gems from "Pinafore", "A Fairey-Napler long-distance Being of Spanish descent, Miss bold, bad mystery bandit, gets

Victor Light Opera Co. White, Mrs. H. V. Wholan and B

(96380). menoplane, such as that used by Daniels fits her "senorita" role out of the role the ultimate of

children, Mr. and Mrs. F. Wickett. Flying Officers Jones Williams and like the proverbial glove and give thrill and appeal. Jenkins, in their 50-hours non- to it a dash and finesse that stamps The colourful story is made. stop. Indian flight, could reach her as a versatile star of the doubly so through the employment Australia with one refuelling over newest expression of the calluloid of technicolour in many sequences

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aboard, the night club barge. In "A Fuss Moth, which has a The inimitable comedy ability of these sequences the screen is alive. range of 4,000 miles, could manige Bert Wheeler and Robert Woolsey, with people, literally hundreds of with refuellinge at Basra, and who were featured players in the them, and the specialties are Singapore.atage production of "Rio Rita" worthy of the best spot an any

"The fight would bring the air enhance the value of Radio Pic vaudeville bille men to Australia. In four days at tures adaptation of the Ziegfeld "Rio Rita" is a fine contribution the longest. Two pilots, working success. Helen Kaiser, also with to the newest expression of the alternately, would be needed. Pro- the original Rio Rita".company, cinema audifilms. It has mystery, viding refuelling alreraft is much gives to her rola of "Mrs. Bean adventure, music, song, action, simpler than laying fuel dumps in Anaive treatment

colour everything that goes Inaccessible spots.""in

Don Alvarado is well cast as the appeal to the eye and the ear.

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