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Charlie Chaplin haa given moments of happiness to us all, and it is satisfying to know that his visit to Hong Kong gave him se much pleasure. The enthusiasm

which he and his brother displayed

for our beautiful island is extreme-

ly gratifying, coming as it does comedians and millionaires, but Englishmen. They were, after all, only visiting a bit of their own Em- pire and we feel that they will want to come back.

from two men who are not only.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 1932

Burton Holmes, Arrives In

Colony

World Famous Traveller Interviewed.

BRINGS MESSAGE FOR CHARLIE

CHAPLIN

Mr. E. Burton Holmes, world-famous travel- lecturer, writer and photographer, arrived in Hong Kong at 9 a.m. this morning, on the C.P.R. steamer, Empress of Asia from Shanghai, accompanied by Mr. Andre La Varre, on a tour of the Orient and the Near East. Mr. La Varre is also a prominent lec- turer and camera-man.

News in Brief.

Two cases of small-pox were notified to the M.O.H. on Monday, built man,

Mr. Holmes, resplendent in an! "Some of the pictures that Mr. immaculate white suit, is a well La Varre and I take, may be releas- ed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, but an appearance the real object of our trip is to

with

One case each of meningitis and which belies his age. He was born secure data for illustrated travel. small-pox and three cases of in Chicago in January, 1870, and lectures." diphtheria were notified yesterday. began his career as a travel-lecturer In 1892, "Since then he has travel-

acted. of members.

Talkies Adapted.

"Maybe you have seen some of the Burton-Holmes Travelogue re- cases," Mr. Holmes continued, "we have now adapted talkies, and I de- scribe the scenes as they are run through. Some have been tran slated into seven languages, Swedish, Portuguese,. Germanį.

At yesterday's fortnightly meet led into far corners of the world ing of the Sanitary Board only busi- "shooting" vivid scenes, and tak ness of a formal nature was trans-ing exceptional pictures of interest

There was a full attendance ing places and

historical events. He also travels into the high- A pair of gold framed glasses picturing for the stay-at-homes the French, Spanish, Italian and Eng-.

ways and by-ways of the world, was left in the polling office yes ever changing panorama of the terday and is now in the posses-world we live in.

1

lieb. The latter four languages I speak myself, but for the other.

Amèrica to master the German ac- "I cannot get enough beer in

cent," he laughingly added.

"This trip is the 40th. snnivers--

gion of the acting Registrer of the The itinerary of Mr. Holmes' pre-have to engage interpreters." Supreme Court from whom it can sent trip includes Manila, Philip- be recovered by the owner. pine Islande, Maccassar, Dutch East Indles, Bali, Ceylon, Southern India, The official opening of the club- Fort Said, Egypt, Syria, Budapest house of the Hong Kong University and Paris, finishing his journey in

in

er," he continued. I commenced.

The China Mail. spirit in the affairs of the Colony Club will take place at 9.80.p.m. on September after six months travel.ary of, my career as a travel-lectur-

The public-spirited attitude of men Saturday, on the roof of the King's ling. On his way from America, ́Hong Kong, Wednesday, May 11, 1932-like Dr. Li and Mr. Mow Fung, and Theatre Building. Sir William Mr. Holmes did not stay over

contests of yesterday's nature Hornell will perform the ceremony. Shangbal, but spent two weeks in will accomplish much for the achievement of that ideal state.

The Civic Spirit.

Charlie Chaplin.

Japan.

of John K., Stoddart, the "grand old

In 1892, following in the footsteps

man" of travel-lectures.- 'În 1927, The health, return for the week

I presented on the screen the first Sorry to Miss Chaplin. ¦ended May 7, gives the following

A China Mail reporter found him moving picture of foreign travel" notifiable diseases-Small-pok 8

"I was in Hong Kong, in 1898, having breakfast, for Mr. Burton caaus, 7 deaths:

(one imported); is by repata a late breakfaster. "He when I got pictures of Admiral meningitis 12 cases, 7 deaths; greeted me warmly, and introduced Doule, after the defeat of the diphtheria 7 cases, 1 death (1 im me to his companion, Mr. La Varre following, I was again here and had Spaniards in Manila. The year ported); typhoid fever 4 cases, 8 a good-looking youngish man, with deaths (1 imported); pulmonary an easy manner and a road smile," wonderful pictures of the disastrous tuberculosis 53 deaths.

GRAF ZEPPELIN'S

writes our representative...N

""Before I give you newa," Mr. Holmes smiled, "I want some from you. Tell me, has Charlie Chaplin arrived yet?".

"Arrived and departed for Japan

typhoon of that year. Tw

1,000 Feet of Hong Kong. "My present visit to Hong Kong. modern advancement of the city will be occupied with viewing the

and Mr. La Varre, will take about

1,000 feet of sound alm.”

Mr. Holmes related an amusing incident that occurred in Paris on his last trip

While there on many occasions he made a habit of having morning coffee at the Cafe La Fayette át a

The election of Dr. Li Shu-fan. yesterday to the vacancy on the Sanitary Board occasioned little surprise but the size of his majority

A man who has given pleasure startled the supporters of his op- ponent, Mr. Mow Fung. Public to millions of people visited Hong reaction was slight, as most people. Kong yesterday. In view of his

WOMAN STABBED, would have been content whatever world-wide popularity, his charm of the result, while, as this voting manner and a personality which

During a fight in Argyle Street, shows, the majority preferred to be has placed him, a comedian.born represented by a medical man. in the slums of London, on terma Mongkok district yesterday evening,

a woman, Leung Sui-yeung (25) yesterday," our representative re- Congratulations are due to Dr. Li of familiarity with Princes and of 323 Laichikok Road sustained a pled

"Too bad," replied Mr. Holmes, and the Board has gained a well- Dukes, he would seem to be a fit-stab wound in the left shoulder, qualified and enthusiastic member ting ambassador of Hollywood, from one of several Chinese men. "I have a message for him from She was sent to the Kowloon Hos- Hollywood, I have to tell who will undoubtedly prove a although he still retains his Eng-pital for treatment.

him to.

go back

to Holly valuable addition, Fraise is no lish nationality. Yet the only wel-

wood, the world needs another laugh. Everyone in America i certain corner table where everyone less due to Mr. Mow Fung whose come that awaited Charlie Chaplin

who passed near trod on his toes. so depressed," "Put it in your Mr. Holmes finally became so at nomination and keen opposition when he arrived in our Colony was

paper he continued, "and it will gave the Colony the welcome and, from a few Pressmen and the, psual

reach him in Japan."tached to the table, that one day he decided to steal it. While the unfortunately, almost novel-sen-crowd of loiterers which greeta

Giving bis opinion on the depres waiter had gone to get his order, sion in America, Mr. Burton said Mr. Holmes picked up the table sation of an election contest, and every vessel coming in. If he had

that to all outward appearances the and bolted round the corner. Now accomplished not a little in expected a rousing reception from

country was just na prosperous as the table stands in his home at awakening some measure of public the authorities and residents of

ever.tvdu snape

Hollywood, and occasionally he interest in local affairs. His poor Hong Kong, then he must have been

"There are just as many auto again, has "morning coffee at the polling was disappointing, but a sadly disillusioned; yet he does not

mobiles on the road, the same dis Cafe La Fayette." variety of factors accounted for the appear to have been perturbed by

play of pretty clothes and trinkets and the same crowds in theatres disparity in the respective voting the Colony's refusal to kowtow to

and amusement places. Nowa totals. Whereas Dr. Li was aided one of the most famous comedians A new trans-Atlantic record for days, people spend their money and hope to have a two-hour talking ple- ture programme of how the rest of by

large and efficiant of the century. Had he contrasted airships was made by the Graf bank none, whereas in the old days the world lives and what it does

Zeppelin here to-day when the they used to spend the same amount Mr. Burton Holmes will leave for organization, possessed a large de- the coolness of his reception here giant afrship accomplished the and bank some," he said. Manila to-day at 5p.m. on the 8.8. gree of official support, was whole with the enthusiastic ovations he journey from Fernambuco to Glamour of the East is Fading.

Empress of Asia. - heartedly backed by the medical is accustomed to receive in some Friedrichshafen in 78 hours. Explaining the project of his profession, and benefited by keen other parts of the world, he would vented the airship" from landing to see the modern side of the placesDRALESHU FAN'S

Contrary winds, however, pre-trip, Mr. Holmes said he was out

NEW RECORD.

Crosses Atlantic in 78 Hours.

OFFICIAL RECOGNITION DOUBTFUL.

(Reuter's Special Service.)

Berlin, Yesterday.

to enter the shed, 5

A

campaigning, his opponent was no doubt have thought as an uns immediately and caused her to visited. The glamour of the handicapped by an almost complete grateful and inanimate lot. But circle over the home port for East is quickly fading," he said. absence of organization and by a there is no indication that Charlle hours before she was finally able places of romance are giving way lack of campaigning experience. Chaplin is conceited; fame and The record may not, however, be for the making of commercial cen

tres Ball, I would venture to say, After the encouraging signs of hero-worship have not turned his officially recognised. public: Interest, as øvinced

head as they have so many stage The Graf Zeppelin which is the only place left. It is un

touched and unspoilt and whis and "scream Colobrities. In all under the command of Dr. Hugo there I shall retum to may through the con

rvey Eckner, the greatest authority on probability he rejoiced to find that airships, has been used to estab From the Philippines I was columns of the news;

the campaign the actu disappointin

ing thought that

size and importa

only 1,1

Interested

the sligh

their votes,

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of civic inter

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official welcome, with ful h some, embarrassed, speeches, await acro ed him at Hong Kong and we

Eture to think that he apprec ated the Island so much partly cause he was allowed to enjo beaufins in his own

regular":„passenger service

of native life

tic, thus realising posing to go to Maccassar Dr. Eckner

we have, wince? leaving?

record run should radio message from towards popularis Roosevelt, Junr, the mode of travel which ed Governor-Gen

more time than the Pines to go

pested; tha Hitlers, and which also, fortable Journey as iriously equipped lin-1:

Barida

THE GRAF IN FLIG

By the time he returna to New York, Mr. Holmes and Mr. La Varre

LETTER

Expresses Thanks for Public Support.

WILL REDEEM PLEDGES.

letter addressed the Fday Dr, L1 Shu-fan, the elected

Board states

I, through the

felt

your valued paper, extend my

to all those were good enough support,

orive other

publ

for having kindly

confid

encourage