1930-12-18 — Page 9

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1930.

THE

HONG KONG

PENINSULA HOTEL:

HONG KONG HOTEL: REPULSE BAY HOTEL:

PEAK HOTEL

AND

SHANGHAI

ASTOR HOUSE: PALACE HOTEL.

HOTELS,

LIMITED

In association with the Grand Hotel des Wagons Lits, Peking.

THE CHIN A MAIL

ROUND THE CINEMAS!

U.S. ARMY CAPTAIN AS PRIVATE.

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Richard Wallace directed the production and Sylvia Beecher, Margaret Livingston, Mr. and Mrs. George Fawcett, John Miljan and Russell Simpson are in the aup-

porting east of "Innocents of Paris," which comes to the Central Theatre soon..

EXCHANGES.

TO-DAY'S QUOTATIONS.

On London Bank, wire

1/1 3/16. Bank, on demand ... 1/1 3/16 Bank, 4 months' sight 1/1. 5/16 ",

months' Credits. 4

sight

1/1 % Documentary,

months' sight .... 1/2

On Paris

"ALL. QUIET.”

Marching as a private in the ranks of Universal's massive pic-

"NOT DAMAGED,” ture, "All Quiet On The Western Front,"

In the Queen's

Department stores, the world Theatre, towers the soldiarly over, might take a fow tips

Gilmore the figure of Capt. C. F. Bradfield, who from

Depart On demand served 14 years in the regularment Storo, which servos As Credits, 4 months' United States Army.

опе tp: the chief backgrounds aight He is proud of the Croix de for "Not Damaged," all talk-

On New York- Guerre, with palm, awarded to him ing Movietone romance. con-On demand

distinguished service in ing on Sunday to the Queen's Credits, 60 days' France. Captain Bradfield was Theatre, to improve their appear- aight ... attached to the 16th Field Artilance.

On Bombay- lery, and was assigned to many The setting, designed by Fox Wire different units 38 An instructor. scenic artists, is one of the most On demand He was twice wounded in action. artistic over soon on the screen On Calcutta-

As a pistol and rifle expert Cap and is the last word in efficiency Wire tain Bradfield has been awarded 68 and class in department stores. On demand medals. As a member of the all- Merchandise displayed in the

On Singapore American rifle team he has suc-show cases is of the finest quality. On demand ... cessfully competed in severa! Gorgeous sports wear, haber- On Manila- national tournamenta.

dashery, gowns and men's furnish-On demand

for

"STREET OF CHANCE.”

HONG KONG STOCK EXCHANGE

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STOCK

Bar/Sell

Sales Nom. Flu.

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VARIOUS TYPES FROM HK$1.75 TO H.K.$3.50.

ON SALE AT

GRAECO - EGYPTIAN TOBACCO STORE

PEDDER STREET. Opposite Hong Kong Hotel.

The Central Theatre is offering When they were returned, they On Yokohama.. exciting entertainment all this were not put back it stock, al-On demand week with William Powell's first though they had not been used, ex- Sovereigns starring picture, "Street ofcept for display, but were dispos- buying rate) Chance."

ed of at large discounts.

Silver (per oz.) With a plot that sweeps along at Lofs Moran and Walter Byron Bar Sliver in Hong a rapid pace, a theme that is re-are featured in this production. Kong freshingly different, a supporting | Robert Ames, Inez Courtney and Copper Cash cast that is excellent, and, above George "Red" Corcoran head the Copper Cents all, with the suave-mannered and supporting cast of this picture. Rate of Native In- smooth-voiced Powell dominating which was directed by Chandler at every moment, this film lifta the Sprague. emotions of the beholder to thrill-!

ing helgbts.

It is a tale of big city gambling. The lives of those who live by their winnings at the poker tables of the metropolis are held up to the mirror of reality. But it Powell is shown to be a sinlater; character in the role of "Natural" Davis, the biggest gambler of them all, he is nevertheless portrayed as a kindly, human person at the moment when the big test comes.

The climax is a breath-taking one.

"INNOCENTS OF PARIS."

A voice and a personality that have brought Parisian audiences to their feet in wild applause, that have made Britons forget the London tradition of unemotion- alism, and that have made their possessor an International star,] played havoc the Paramount studios recently.

ak

WAG

The voice and the personality: are those of Maurice Chevaller.

When this idol of the music halls of Paris, and London making his first picture in the! Hollywood studios, "Innocents of Paris," there was not much work done by anyone else.

When word got around the lot (as it does, quickly and mysterious ly) that Chevalier was about to sing for the camera and the micro- phone, a general migration from all the other departments-stages, shops, mills, and offices-took place.

Workmen, writers, stone- graphers and directors slipped over to the set to listen to this man who is rated as the greatest in- ternational entertainer of our day.

Christmas Eve

DINNER.

Orange Cocktaŭ. Alexandra Cream Soup. Fish a la Hotel Cecil. Tournedos a la Monte Carlo, leed Asparagus, Efayonnaiss.

Roast Saddle of Lamb, Red Currant Jelly.

Roast Turkey & Ham.

Boiled Potatoes. Roast Potatoes. Cauliflower.

Plum Pudding. New York Sundae.

Cheese.

Dessert.

Coffee or Coffee H.A.G.

PHOTO - SUPPLIES

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Filme, Plates and Papers, etc. Developing, Printing and

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at :-

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3% prom.

3% p.a.

terest Chinese Sub. Coin

.. 23% dia. Hong Kong Sub. Con Par

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Milan

Vienna

Rugby, Yesterday.

123.591/

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*China Providents (old)s 5.30 6.40

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Dec. None

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1114

Apr. 2.7 for year 24

July 80, 80

(new) $ 2.65

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N. Engineerings...Th. Shanghai Docks ...Tiz.

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Buildinge.

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Apr, 1, 80

Amsterdam

12.06

92.75/2

(new) ...$82

Dec.

Interita #2 afc 1038

Aug. 8, 80

Berlin

20.36%

Right...$

Stockholm

18.091⁄4

Shanghai Lands...Tu, 992

July 81, 90

Copenhagen

18.15

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£7.90

May 7, 20

Oslo

18.15

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$4.47%

Chinese Estate .....5

... 101 *** 187

Intel 30 cents sår 1930............ Feb. $5 for your 25-2-3) momen

Sep. 480

July 21, 80

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Prague

163

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193

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Madrid

45.15

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11.00

Dec

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(Apr.

Lisbon

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375

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191

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Oct.

Bucharest

818

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June T. o for year 30-6-30 Oct. 11, 80

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Consignees of Cargo Benarty are reminded to take delivery of their goods which will be subject to rent after December

10.

Consignees of Cargo ex a.a. City

of Corinth are reminded to take. delivery of their goods which will be subject to rent after December 20.

H. K. Tramway...$ 17.60 17.36) Peak Trams (bid) ...

"

[ROW].$

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Star Ferries.......$014 (94)

•China Light (old) ...$ (25)

(new)....

H. K. Electrics......je Bischo

11

Sandakan Lights 19 H.K. Tel. lly paid

144

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China Sugars $ ca Malabon Sugar

Cald: Marg. Ord....Th.

13

Pref....Tit.

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In Liquidatio

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Apr. 11, 93

101

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Apr. 80. 80

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Mar. 19, 80

15.30

Deo. La dirkland for 1974,

H. K. Ropes (11.40 1140|

Stories, &c.

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New Year's Eve

DINNER.

'Hora d'Oeuvre. Asparagus Cream Soup. Fillet of Garoupa, Condorcet. Lamb Chop Cullet & Green Peas.

Pate de Foie Gras in Aspic.

Fillet de Boeuf Roli Pommes Fondantes. Roast Turkey & Adm Boiled Potatoso. Roast Potatoes,

French Beans.

Plum Pudding Orange Jolly. Checas,

Dessert.

Coffee or Coffee H.A.G.

Rights mi

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Sinceres: ...

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H.K. Amugment ...8 Ch. Entertainment

H. K. Constructions... B. Ind. O. Boode 70% H. K. Cert, Losău...$

Dec. 1, for 1229

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... 8.70

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100

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for ysar 75-2-8)

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Oct 70 cents for your 81-19-79.................... Mar. 81, 80

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May 16, 30

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Dec. None

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