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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3, 1930.

THE CHINA MAIL.

SHETLAND · CIRCUS. GIVE ROUND THE CINEMAS on the trail of the crooks in "The

SPLENDID SHOW.

WELL TRAINED ANIMALS.

MASTERPIECES IN JUGGLING AND

TRICK RIDING.".

JOHN GILBERT SCORES IN TALE OF RUSSIA.

"REDEMPTION."

The Shetland Circus under the management of Mr. J. Blaker, which is giving a short season in Hong Kong, proved a very satishire, "Redemption," which is show factory.evening's entertainment. A large and appreciative audience was present long before the rise of the curtain last night and each Item on the programme was carried through without a hitch, which is a tribute to the animal trainers who managed their charges with- out undue use of the whip.

A glimpse behind the scenes revealed a large menagerie of beasts and reptiles of every description. Two magnificent tigers paced up and down their cages, a panther gazed lazily at an admir- ing crowd outside his cage, and a school of monkeys of all hues greeted, the approach of the stranger with shrill cries and a cease less jabbering. A gigantic python and a crocodile commanded much attention in this miniature zoo.

MRS: BLAKER'S

CAMELS.

proving a splendid companion for the tumbersome elephant. The music provided by the elephant was not exactly in tune with the band but as near as could be desired.

Long before the rise of the cured to be the smallest in the world, tain, Shetland's Circus was-sur- rounded by an eager crowd who quickly filled the seats when the ticket box opened. Although a small tent, as far as amusements of this type go, it was surprising how many people were accommodated.

The extra illumination of the ring lights was the signal for some pleasing selections by the Cireus Band and then the trium-

Drag Net" the thrilling Paramount picture now showing at the Majes- tic Theatre, Kowloon.

purt of the nemesis of the gangsters in this picture.*******

He is ably supported by Evelyn Brent, Fred Kohler, and William

This picture far surpasses Powell that of the "Underworld,"

Straight to the strongholds of the crooks Bencroft carries his war in this melodrama of the law's battle with organised forces of the under- world. The crook fires a leaden message of defiance from. the win- dow of Bancroft's officq `at Police Lyof Tolstoi's" poignantly tragic headquarters. But danger la just drama of the Russian officer, who, a challenge to this red-blooded lored by the nomadic enli of a gypsy fighting man... ancestry, deserts his wife and In "The Drag Net" Bancroft has family to find repentance too late much the same type of role which when he returns, is the vehicle for trought him sensational fame in John Gilbert's new all talking pic- 'Underworld' only, instead of being. an underworld leader, he takes the ing at the Queen's Theatre to-day.

Alded by a supporting cast of such capable players as Renee Adores, Eleanor Boardman and Conrad Nagel, Gilbert gives an inspired per- formance of the downward career of the unfortunate Fedya, who casta

"FLESH. AND THE DEVIL." all discretion to the winde in his search for freedom and happiness. It is a new Gilbert who appears in

John Gilbert, the famous screen this Russian tale adapted from the lover, is again the leading man of Arthur Hopkins stage version in Greta Garbo In "Flesh and the which John Barrymore scored Devil," which is the feature at- tremendous success several years traction at the Star Theatre to ago. It is a Gilbert far removed day and to-morrow. from the sophisticated gentleman of Constructed from a book en his last picture. "His Glorious Night," but then the clever, Molnar comedy and the sensitive Russian play are at opposite ends of the dramatic world. It is small tribute to Gilbert's acting talent that he can cchieve near perfection in roles so diverse in character and meaning.

"STREET GIRL.”

Local audiences last night saw tart drama, rollicking comedy and gay

music successfully combined Tit Bit of the Evening.

when "Street Girl," Radio Pictures' An Oriental dance proved s

enjoyable musical drama, opened at splendid variation to the animal ex- hibits and the skill of the dancers the Central Theatre. It was not the first time Hollywood has tried to was no less appreciable. Arrayed

enite the three on the talking as Egyptians, they gave a truly! phant entry of Mrs. Alexandrara, memorable Oriental display, the screen, but it was the first time this whose classical ballet was extra- mere slip of a girl being thrown reviewer has seen it done in such

an intelligent and ordinarily well executed on the about in a riot of action. This sawdust arena. Her gracefulness was possibly the best display of the

"Street Girl" will appeal to almost and charm won loud applause from | evening.

It has every- a perhaps too critical audience.

any type of audience. The two clowns were very humor-

thing that goes to make up the per- fect entertainment. Betty Comp- ous and were both carried away by their acting, breaking into the French tongue on several occa-

sions. Their musical number, the accompaniment to which was A male dancer arrayed as some Grecian goddess, caused great merriment. Their conjuring feats were splendidly done until the one who was being duped exposed his colleague in a surprising manner.

The introduction of the Arabian pony Liberty by Mr. Spampani was a decided success, the animal performing, in a creditable way and displaying no ordinary intelligence in its little exhibition of what we might term pelmanism..

A Spanish Dance. Miss Artinelli gave a delightful Spanish dance, her lightness of foot and swiftness of action com- manding constant attention, and it did not ck appreciation from the ring side.

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Mrs. J. Blaker, charmingly ar- rayed in Paris formissa, received. a warm reception on her entry with her camels and horse. She has trained this trio on her own and they now perform in a surprising intelligent way. She fully deserv- ed the applause that greeted the conclusion of a popular act.

One of the best performances of the evening was that of Mr. Botro, whose juggling was of a very high Htandard, The balancing of an active perculator on his mouth was watched amid a breathless hush and greeted on its success by thun- derous applause. The removal of his coat whilst balancing heavy and precarious objects was a mere triviality to this performer.

The Introduction of the musical elephant and a very smalt pony: by the manager himselt created a Mr.' Blake's buzz of excitement. charges successfully, demonstrated their talent, the little pony, réput-

Flying Officer Eric T. Kingsford, attached to No. 4 Flying Training School, was killed in an air accident, at Abu Sueir, Egypt

Mr. John Wheatley, Inte Socialist M.P. for the Shettleston division of Glasgow, left estate valued at £16,795.

manner.

convincing

Jack Oakle,

titled "The Undying Past," "Flesh and the Devil" brings to the silver screen a fine interpretation of it. The story tells of a great friend- ship between Gilbert and Lars Hanson, since childhood. How this friendship is tora by the loves of the wife of Hanson (play ed by Miss Garbo) for Gilbert is dramatically revealed.

Barbara Kent, William Orla mond, and George Fawcett are in the supporting cast.

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RADIO

TO-DAY'S PROGRAMME.

The following programme will broadcast to-day from the Hong Kong Broadcasting Station Z.B.W. on a wavelength of 355 metrea:

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

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7 pan-European Programme of Columbia Records selected and supplied by the Anderson Music Co. Orchestral and Band Selections. Maritana Overture (Wallace).

Columbia Symphony Orchestra

50071. Marche Slav (Tschaikowsky);

Regimental Band of H.M. Grenadier Guards, DX62. Classical Memories,

Debroy Somets Band, 9001 Martial Moments-March- Medley,

Regimental Band of H.M. Grenadier

Guards, 9065.

A bleycle act by Mr. Sladek and Brother demonstrated the many uses to which a bicycle can be put. The daring stunts attempted were on capably plays the lead as an ap-gramme. made by an artiste and one had pealing little violinist and enter- complete confidence in him. A one-tainer in a New York East Side She really plays the violin, wheel cycle, about twelve feet Cafe.

and does it most satisfactorily. high, was a feature of the act.

One of the features of the show A dance by the Circus Ballet was well done considering the tem- is the comedy furnished by probably porary fooring put down for the the best combination of comics ever trick cyclist, and loud applause presented in a picture. greeted what could be termed a good evening's entertainment.

The Menagerie attached to the circus houses animals and reptiles of different species including two

"Street Girl" presents four of the handsome tigers, a leopard, n panther, four horses, four ponies, most intriguing musical numbers to the Colony. an elephant, two zebras, two which have come camels, a reindeer, a crocodile, a "My Dream Memory," a bewitching

Vaudeville, "Lovable and python 24 feet long, an ourang waltz, featured in Miss Compson's

When My Dreams come true, outang and a number of monkeys. violin numbers;

Sweet" "Prince of Good Fellows," Yet You Fargot, and "Broken Up Tune." featured by

Norah Blancy-Soprano, 6614 & fast-stepping choras in the night We're all Happy,

marked as in- We're uncomfortable, club sequences, are stantaneous hits.

Last Night's Programme. Overture (by Circus Band), 1. Arabian Pony Liberty (Intro duced by Mr. Spampani).

2. Comical Entry (by Mr. Max and Mr. Chaplin), 1. Classical Alexandrarg).

Dallet (by Mra

Ned Sparks and Joseph Cawthorn, all familiar to musical comedy and motion picture audiences, got every laugh possible from Jane, Murân's sparkling dialogue.

7.30 p.m.-From The Studio:

The Rev. Mr R. H. Wells will give the sixth of the series of lessons from "Cantonese for Everyone."

The two Gilberts-Comedians. MR102. It is a sincerely told little story, Exactly like you, which Wesley Ruggles directed, con- On the Sunnyside of the Street,

Florence Oldham-Comedienne, 4. Spanish Dance (by Miss Arcerning the struggles of a little band

DB168, tinelli),

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CONCERT..

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CONCERT.

WANDERING CELTS.

PLEA FOR A WORLD-WIDE BROTHERHOOD.

This year's Celtic Conference" opened in London in mail week when the presidential address was given at University College by the Rev. Dr. Maclean Watt, of Glasgow

Cathedral. In the afternoon the official opening of the Congress was performed, at His 'Majesty's Thea- tre, by Lord Howard de Walden, who briefly welcomed the delegates from all the Celtic nations.

In his presidential address Dr. Maclean Watt put in a strong plea for the building up of a great| Gaelic brotherhood throughout the world. They belonged, he said, to one of the most ancient races whose footprints were clearly marked all over Europe, whose hand had knock- ed at the door of all nations, and whose blood was mingled in the veins of all living white folk. The Celt was not unlike the Jew.in that he did not die, but differed from the Jew in that he mingled with other

races.

A Gallant Survival, The Celtic tongue had persisted through the changes and strife of generations. In Brittany and, the British Isles there were still 3,000,- 000 people using it and knowing it. It had survived bitter Parliamentary schemes for its destruction and educational methods which had ignored it and punished the chil dren who used it when they knew no other. It was only in 1802 that the Bible was translated into: Gaelic.

It was their duty to see to it that Gaelic children were taught their so that they might own language preserve their own nationality and personality. A Gaalle geography. and history should be provided for Gaelic children so that they should! know the brave struggle and pas- slonule love of freedom and home which characterised their fore- fathers. Whether the idea of a Celtic college in Scotland fructified pr not the children at school ought not to be deprived of the story of the heritage.

6. Musical Entry (by Din and Don), Jof musiclans to climb to prominence what are you going to do to-night gratifying that much had been 'ro- |

INTERVAL Overture by Circus Band).

1. Looping the loop (by Mr. Y. Plotskin).

2. Camel and Horse Trained and Introduced by Mrs. J. Blaker.

8. Comical Entry (by Mr. Joseph and Jarek).

4. Juggling Act (by Mr. Batro), Attraction.

6. Musical Elephant and Smallest Pony in the World 3 feet high (In- troduced by Mr. J. Blaker).

Attraction.

6. Oriental dance with the Snake 24 feet long (Introduced by Mr. A. Barro and Circus Ballet..

INTERVAL.

Overture (by Circus Band). 1. Modern Jazz (by Circus Ballet). 2. Bicycle Act (by Mr. Sladek and Brother).

Manager: Mr. J. Blaker. Ringmaster: Mr. Scampani. Secretary: Mr. A. Barro, Tent Master: Mr. Startkoff.

out of a small cafe. Love interest

Mary?

Lord Howard de Walden, declar ing the Congress open, said that a great may people were becoming aware that they were a good deal moro Celtic than they ever suspect- ed. It was a great pity that much of the Celtic culture of a thousand years ago had been lost, but it was

tained. It was typical of the at-: la appealingly furnished by Miss What can You do Without Money?

titude of England that examples of Compson and John Harzon.

Tommy Handley--Comedian, 9430.

Celtic culture, like ancient helmets and earthenware work, were not Side by Side,

Norman Long-Entertainer, 5187. given anything like the same appre- 8.30 p.m.:

elation as they would be if they were Musical Comedy.

found in the Valley of Kings, The only answer he could get when he asked the reason for that neglect of Coltle culture was that there were not enough specimens. By that he took it culture only existed when it appeared in bulk.` (Laughter).

Produced with smartness and good taste, "Street Girl" is well worth "seeing and hearing."

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"PARAMOUNT ON PARADE.”

Eighteen starring interludes, each an intimate show in itself, makes Paramount's festival of the stars, "Paramount on Parada," the most enjoyable entertainment ever

to

The Three Musketeers,

Denis King-Baritone with Chorus,

DX58 Country Girl-Vocal Gems,

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Columbia Light Opera Co., DX75 The Geisha-Selection,

Band of H.M. Royal Air Forco, EXG

The Belle of New YorkVocal Gems,

Columbia Light Opera Co., 9925. show in Hong Kong. Patrons who 9 p.m.-Weather Report, Local attend the Central Theatre next Time and Press News.

week, to see "Paramount on Parade," A concert by the following Fortu- will be literally guests at a great big guese artistes:- Hollywood party.

The film frolic was in production All possible for several months. varieties of entertainment are in- cluded-comedy, drama, music, sing-

OREGON MARU FIRE, Ing. dancing and romance. Nearly

CARGO OF WHEAT, BADLY

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Mra, A. W. 'da Roza-Mezzo

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Miss Elsa D. Alves-Light

Vocalist,

Mr. G. d'Aqdind"Ħaritone, Mr. R. Remedioai-Fishlat 10.30 p.m.-Close DownL

NOTHING MONOTONOUS.

of

Perhaps it was an attempt to avoid monotony which resulted in an original afternoon ensemble. A frock of dark green woollen material had been encrusted with atrips of tweed the same coluar, and this com bined material was used for both the skirt and belöf jacket, but, un- derneath, was a blouse of white, carded silk Another unusual scheme at a display of ultra-smart clothes showed a shapely coates and skirt of black silk, edged with tiny. frills of pink organdle. There was also a tuck-In bloutes of the pink organdle, and this coincided with, a frilly petticoat of the same material,

every atar and featured player on the Paramount roster is seen in some intimate and enjoyable bit. A DIFFERENT MOP. More than eleven directors, all hit- markers, collaborated in making Instead of dusting the furniture, Seattle, August 25. this world of entertainment, why not use one of the new mops Considerable damage has been Intimacy is the keynote of the caused to the cargo of the Oregon entire show. Elate Janta, famous with handle attached? Floor mops Maru by a fire which broke out on stage star and director who fitted to long handles are useful, but Saturday when the phip was 850 supervised the production, describes this smaller version, with its loop miles out from Vancouver, states a the picture as a party of the handle is just as handy. It can be message, to the representatives of stars. She endeavoured to make washed, and some housewives main- the owners here. The Oregon Mare it a personal, face-to-face enjoy,tain that penetrates into the has put about and should arrive at rent-special in which the audiences of carved chairs taking Vancouver to-day. She sailed-on could folk the screen favourites in away the dust far more effectively just visible when the wearer sat

than an ordinary duster the 20th Inst. for. Yokohama' with a making gay cargo.of what The cargo burnt or damaged by smoke or water will ba discharged at Victoria and survey made of the ship,

THE DRAG NET."

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