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Theatre on Sunday.

The picture was adapted from the

"THE GAY CABALLERO."

THE CHINA MAIL.

"RADIO

TO-DAY'S PROGRAMME

The following programme will be broadcast to-day from the Hong Kong Broadcasting Station Z.B.W. on a wavelength of 855 metres (845-K:G.'») :-

6-8 p.m.-European Programme of Victor Records kindly supplied by Messrs. Tsang Fook Plano Co.

66.80 p.m.-Operatic. Orchestral-

Pagliacci Fantasy (Leoncavallo,

arr, Tavan), Marek Weber & His Orchestra.

Song-

Thais-Dis-moi que je suis belle

(Мавзедет), Thala-L'amour est une vertu rare

(Massenet),

Men have died for the Lady of Edgar Selwyn stage it, "The Spain, drunk to her beauty, and Mirage," and was directed by Clar-danced to the ringing reverbera- ence Brown, who last filmed the tions of her castaneta. She symbol- Norma Shearer success, "A Freeises all that is fiery in love, all that Soul."

is niysterious in romance, all that Miss Crawford's transformation is appealing in charm-this legend-Orchestral from a plain factory worker to a member of the leisure class entails ry, languorous, dark-eyed daughter

of Spain. sixteen costume changes. The story also entails a number of spectacular scenic backgrounds.

The Flying Dutchman-Overture

(Wagner),

Song-

LOCAL SOLICITORS TESTIFY.

The Fung Murder Trial.

CHRISTIE FURTHER QUESTIONED.

Three local solicitors, Mr. Edgar Davidson, Mr. C. Y. Kwan and Mr. M. W. Lo, were called to give evidence in the Central Police Court yesterday afternoon, before Mr. E. 1. Wynne-Jones, on rasump- tion of the Fung murder trial, in which Cheng Kwok-yau (20) is charged with the instigation of the crime at Village Road on March 24 laat.

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Sydney Cecil Christie, one of the Maria Jeritza (Soprano). three men held on a detention war- rant, was later cross-examined by Mr. Hall Brutton, defending solici- tor, and it was brought out that Christie "might have been in con- tact with the Shanghai Police on other occasions besides the two he had mentioned." Christie, after great hesitation replied to the question put by Mr. Hall Brutton. Cross-examined further by de fending counsel, Christie admitted having bought a second syringe

Berlin State Opera Orchestra.

Norma-Haughty Roman!

(Bellini), Faust-Calf of Gold (Gounod),

Ezio Pizza (Bass).

6.30-7 p.m.-A Concert.

Dons and peons allke salute her but only on one night of the year do they drop caste distinctions and The star sings a new song "How join hands in mutual celebration Long Will It Last?" which title, in and adoration. That is the Fiesta itself, gives away much of the plot of the Rains, a holiday celebrated Gable is seen as the candidate for in all Latin countries and in some governor. Wallace Ford. popular parts of our great Southwest, es-Song- New York stage leading man, makes pecially along the Mexican border. his screen debut as Gable's rival for

The Flesta of the Rains forms a the affections of the heroine. The colourful background for one supporting east includes the amus sequence of "The Gay Cabaljero,” Ing Skeets Gallagher, Frank Con Fox melodrama of the modern bor-Piano Solo- roy, Marjorie White, John Miljan der country showing to-day at the and Clara Blandick.

King's Theatre. George O'Brien is featured with Victor McLaglen and Conchita Montenegro in the leading roles.

"THE FLYING FOOL.”

Although "The Flying Fool"

Tom Gill wrote "The Gay Cabal- opening to-day at the Queen's lero," which first appeared as a Theatre is definitely a melodramatic popular magazine serial and was thriller, the flying sequences of adapted to the screen by Philip which are

guaranteed to rouse Klein and Barry Conners. Alfred thrill in every man's breast, femin-Werker directed the picture. The ine picturegoers are not forgotten, supporting cast includes Linda and the ensembles worn by Benita Watkins, Weldon Heyburn, Willard Hume and, Ursula Jeans In this Robertson, Martin Garralaga, Juan B.I.P. production, will be the de-Torena and many others. light and admiration of all who see them.

Ursuls makes her first appearance

"THE MIRACLE MAN."

I Know a Lovely "Garden

(Teschemacher---D'Hardelot), The Cuckoo (Lehmann),

Maria Jeritza (Soprano).

Capriccio (Brahms), Albumn Leaf (Greig),

Song-

and giving it to the accused.

Mr. Brutton: So far as you and Cheng were concerned the handing over of that syringe finished the whole thing? You heard nothing more from Cheng?- heard no- Harold Bauer. thing more from Cheng.

Uncle Ned (Foster), Old Black Joe (Faster),

Violin Solo---

Lawrence Tibbett (Baritone),

Songs my Mother Taught Me

(Dvorak-Kreisler), Slavonic Dance, No. 1

(Dvorak-Kreisler),

Song-

No more poison was bought by you?-None.

And your story is that the polson which you bought at first waS handed over to Cheng?--Yes... Connections With Shanghai Police. You have told the Court in answer to the Assistant Attorney- General that you had only come

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Instructive Talk by Mr. Selk of the Y.M.C.A.

An interesting talk on New Guinea WAS given by Mr. Fritz Kreisler. Into contact with the Police in E. F. Selk, assistant BecreTM one tary of the European Y.M.C.A.

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Kohala March.

Frank Ferera & John K. Paaluhi (Guitarists).

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Morris rose to overnight screen) fame in the early stages of talking pictures through work in "Albi." Since that time, he has worked steadily in a long series of pictures at nearly every studio in Hollywood.

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(arr. from F. P. Schubert), Hungarian Rhapsody Orchestra. Blue Danube Waltz

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(Stange-Straus),

he completed leading parts [in] The Merry Widow (Leon-Lehar), "Corsair" and "Cock of the Air," a

Victor Light Opera Company. Caddo air production. His other Whopce (Kahn-Donaldson), roles include those in "The Big The New Moon House," "The Divorce" and "The Bat Whispers."

Before entering motion pictures, Morris won stardom on the stage.

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Chicago, May 6.

The Breadline Frolica" is the latest defiance flung at the slump by Chicago's unemployed. It is a revne.composed and acted by work- less men, living in the public shel- ters, and it will be presented in a theatre...

(Mandel-Hammerstein-Romberg), Victor Light Opera Company. 8 p.m.-Local Time & Weather Report.

8.8-11.80 p.m.-Relay from the Ko Shing Theatre.

10.30 p.m.--Rugby Mid-day Press News.

11.80 p.m.-Close Down.

COPPER DIET EQUALS CENT.

Shanghai on two occasions, when they thanked you for catch- ing an armed robber and the other when you were charged with steal Ing a ring?—Yes.

Were those the only times you came in contact with the Police?

Yes, the only times.

at yesterday's weekly Jan- cheon of the Rotary Club, which was held at Lane, Crawford restau

rant.

·

Mr. Selk wAS

a New Guinea

Airways pilot and knows his

well Aubject Is that so?-As far as I can re- WAS

and his talk most instructive. The member they were the only times. native inhabitants, he said, still You must be able to remember, lived in the Stone Age, except on Mr. Christie. What is your the coastal fringe where they have answer?-Once when they thanked

come into contact with the white me for arresting an armed robber,

Their weapons are stone and once when they arrested me.

No other times?-I don't remem-and arrows.

axes, stone clubs, spears, and bows ber,

But you would remember, would you not, if you ever came in con- tact with the Police!

man.

(Continued from previous Column.)

And your father was a British subject? Yes.

He was Captain Christie of the Canton. Macao Steamboat Com- pany?-Captain Christie of Jar dine, Matheson's.

Witness did not answer. Mr. Brutton: You would remem- ber, would you not?

Witness (after a long pause): What makes you think so?

I Won't Swear. Mr. Brutton: I am not here to

I am asking The hearing was adjourned to answer questions. you. Are u prepared to swear to-morrow afternoon. that these were the only two times you came in contact with the Police?-I won't swear.

If you won't swear then your} memory must tell you whether you have had connection with the Police any other occasion?--Am I bound to answer the question, your Worship.

on

The Magistrate:. I think so. Witness: There may have been

once more,

铃

You told the Court that you were detained on a detention "warrant? -Yea.

For déportation purposes?-I suppose so ...Have you been charged with any crime to warrant a deportation?— Not that I know of."

You have not been accused of any crime-No,

Jackson, Michigan. Need of copper in the diet in be- coming more important, according It has no production cost, no con- to physicians here who estimate tracts, ns stars, and no salaries, an adult cats about the same It has no scenery, no stage manager, amount of copper in a year as goes no book--and no profits. On the Into the minting of a cent piece. other hand, it has a quick succession The four foods with the highest not been charged and you have not of skits filled with a biting sardonic copper content are beef liver, oynbeen accused?No. humour and much typical revne tere mushrooms, and calf liver. You are a British subject, are подветве. There are the usual Currants also contain copper, as do you not? Yes. dancers, singers, jugglers, and chocolate split peasoup, pork liver, lacrobats."

and lobsters.

Anyhow, it means that you have

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