1932-08-22 — Page 3

MONDAY, AUGUST 22, 1932.

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TO-DAY'S PROGRAMME.

The following programme wil be broadcast to-day from the Hong Kong Broadcasting Station 2.B.W. 'on a wavelength of 855 metraa

(848 E.C.4)—

6-8 p.m. -European - programme| of Columbia records.

If the worst comes to the worst, 6-6.25 p.m.---Orchestral. Declaring

Wang that Mr.

Buster Keaton's screaming comedy Edmund Lowe can qualify as

Light Cavalry-Overture (Suppe), Ching-wei's resignation from the Sidewalks of New York," now rat-rate atevedore. He demon

Court Symphony Orchestra DX42, Presidency of the Executive showing at the Star Theatre, pro-strated his weight-carrying ability

Wedgwood Blue (Ketelbey), Yuan recently was brought

The Clock and, the Dresden Figures about through a desire for ven-vides many laughs for the jaded by moving close to a ton of human

:(Ketelbey), theatre-goer... From the first reel baggage within a few hours while Albert W. Ketelbey's Concert geance upon Marshal Chang the picture ascends on a rising note working in "The Misleading Lady,"

Orchestra DX2. Prelude G. Sharp Minor with Marshal Chiang Kai-shek of hilarity, until the climax, which in which he is co-starred

is one of the funniest scenes ever Claudette Colbert, and which will (Rachmaninoff, arr. Wood), to curb the Minister's power. shown on the screen.

be the Paramount attraction at the Volga Boat Song. (arr. Wood), certain well-informed circles have

The antics of Keaton,

Sir Henry J. Wood & His Symphony tbw King's Theatre, starting disclosed the alleged facts belumsiest man on the screen, are so Thursday.

Orchestra DX87. hind the political crisis at Nan-well-known that they need not

7 p.m.-(Stock Quotations, etc.) It is the story of a girl who6.25-7.10 p.m.-A Concert. king..

be mentioned, and it is sufficient makes a man propose to her to win Wang. it appears, has remem-to say that he is funnier than ever. a wager, refuses him, and is later bered with anger the fact that The inclusion in the cast of Cliff kidnapped to become the scorned Marshal Chang once united with Edwards, another famous mirth-male's compulsory bride, Marshal Chiang in order to oust maker does much to enliven the

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from power his two friendly gen-theme. while Anita Page provides OFFICIAL SOURCES. erals, Yen Hsi-shan and Feng the feminine role.

Goods Marked Down To Sul Lower Prices. Some below costerals Yen and Feng an opporformances yesterday, a

Yu-halang. It was to give Gen- Well-filled houses greeted all per- tunity to rise up and fight by his of the picture's 'success. Įside that Wang recently demand-

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To-day King's Theatre; "The Spy."

To-day Queen's

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To-day-Central "Dark Red Roses."

To-day Majestic Theatre; "Dancers in the Dark."

To-day — Star Theatre;"

Muriel Branskill (Contralto) 9199. "Sidewalks of New York."

To-day

World "Trader Horn."

Albumħlatt (Album Leaf)

(Wagner arr. Willoughby),

Traume (Dreams),

Song

(Wagner, arr. Willoughby),

J. H. Squire Celeste Octet DX20.

The Thrce Comrades

(Bernhoff & Hermann), Mostyn Thomas (Baritone) DX234

Piano Solo-

Liebestraum (Dream of Love)

"No. 3 (Liszt),

Piano Solos-

ed the resignation of Chang. OFFICIAL SOURCES.

Stuart Erwin, Eugene, Pallette, He expected that this union

Mitzi Green, Charles Sellon and would be sufficient to crush

June Collyer... That's the tempting Chiang at the same time. Up to

list of prominent screen personal- a point, he appeared to be suc-

ities which Paramount has brought ceeding. Then he found Marshal||

"Are You Listening?" the highly to the cast of Jack Oakie's newest Chiang, most powerful of the dramatic picture which opened talkie "comedy-riot, "Dude Ranch," northern leaders, appointed to yesterday at the Queen's Theatre, which is showing currently at the Song the very post which Chang had gives a new and most interesting Oriental Theatre." been driven to relinquish.

Chiang, say the observers, has been too astute for Wang, He will appoint his allies to the three Eastern Provinces.

The

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sidelight on radio broadcasting. Erwin was the befuddled sweet- The story, laid behind the scenes heart of Helen Kane in the now of a broadcasting station, gives famous picture "Sweetie," in which William Haines his first dramatic Oakie began his climb to Screen role in which he abandons his stardom. Erwin afterward played Political more familiar comedy tricks for a bewildered comica in "Young Council did not want Chang to compelling delineation as a radio Eagles," "Playboy of Paris," "No sign, realising the likelihod of exploiter whose happiness crashes Limit" and others. Chiang assuming his post..

Mitzi Green started her film about his ears as the result of an Lustrous O Permanent Hair Waves. There are still chances that the unfortunate marriage.

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The plot revolves about a three-ground" She has since provided There is a fold romance and depicts the vari- comedy carryings on his "Honey," Treatment. Shampooing, Henna Pack of the Southwest. (any colour), Hair Cutting and Mani. chance that Chang will go back to ous careers of three sisters who "Tow Sawyer," "Finn and Hattie" care for Ladies and Gentlemen. Con-his post, that Wang Ching-wel will come to New York to win fame and and "Skippy." scientions, Artistic Work by European go back to serve as Chairman of fortune. Expert. Mr. Alexander.

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Sen go to the Legislative Yuan, Mr. slant on the broadcasting activi- PRINCESS ALICE'S DUTCH VISIT. Tsai Yuan-pui to the Executive ties combined with the depiction of Yuan. If Tsai refuses, Mr. Daiwhat goes on in their private lives Kwai-tau may take the post. These which gives the picture its drama- Athlone are paying one of their Princess Alice and the Earl .cf are Chiang's plans, arrived at foltic structure.. lowing the conference with asso-ludes in the broadcasting station, they are in Europe they never omit Humorous inter-regular visits to Holland. When ciates at Kuling..

a jazz party in a New York penta Summer visit to the Royal palace Wang Shao-hung recently came house apartment and other frolic at The Hague, where they are the to Hong Kong on his way to Can- some details lend comedy relief to ton to inquire as to the attitude of the serious narrative which "under guests of Queen Wilhelmina and the the Southwesern Political Council, lies the drama.

and as to which of the two leaders,

Wang or Chiang, that body favour-

ed. Yesterday a very secret meet-OFFICIAL SOURCES.

ing was held in Canton Telegrams

were sent to Chiang "and others. "THE SPY"-KING'S THEATRE.

It is reported now that they will receive Mr. Hu Han-min in Canton

MR. HUGHES COMES BACK.

Princess Juliana.

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This time they travelled direct to Armsterdam, and afterwards motor- "led across the fat canalised country

to the Dutch capital

GETTING LOCAL COLOUR.

Queen Wilhelmina lives for the greater part of the year

The "The Spy" showing at the King's at

Hague. The Royal to discuss plans to deal with Theatre is a thrilling and well-acted palace is situated in busy Marshal Chiang and his new hold story of modern Russia. It pur-street and is about three hun upon the nation. At the Third ports to describe the hold of the dred years old. Incidentally the Plenary Session of the Central Tcheka, and the manner in which 'stabling is the finest of any. Royal Kuomintang, In Nanking, entirely the secret police spies watch every-palace in Europe: composed of Chiang's supporters, it one and know everything-playing There is another Royal palace at is altogether likely that the Council a cat-and-mouse game with the Amsterdam-it is built on two will be abandoned, and dismissed., counter-plotting of the exfles and million piles-which, in accordance the supporters of the old regime. with custom, must be inspected at

"Mr. X-head of the secret least once every year. police is the central figure. The Cheerfully dressed in a light grey conspirators against the Soviet are flannel suit, Mr. W. M Hughes, children in his hands he takes Australia's war-time Prime Minis-them as he likes, and when; be ter, made his first appearance in likes The part is beautifully play- Not long since a Scottish friend London recently for eleven years.ed-a man of power, watchful, in-suggested to Mr. Compton Mac- Now that he is relieved of the cares corruptible, pitiless, and yet not kenzie that he should write a play of office, the passing of the last de- wholly unjust, and, Russian-like, about Bonnie Prince Charlie. He cade has treated him lightly, and he can rise to a dramatic situation has probably thought over the idea, he appears as active as on his pre- and for once show 'a degree of especially, as his sister, Miss Fay vious visit.

mercy that is not inconsistent. Compton, would make an idea! Flora How his slight frame has stood The scenes In which a gang of Macdonald. the strain of a long and hard life homeless youngsters appear are ex- So far, however, he has only has always been a source of won-cellently acted the youth of Holly-undertaken to write a short life of der to his staff, whom, like him-wood: revelled In the part. One the Young Pretender, and to gather self, he worked at all hours of the feels, however, that the horrors of local colour about his landing In day and night.

the reality of this, phase of the Scotland he has gone to Barra His flerce energy so far cutlasted Revolution (now "a thing of the Islands are favoured places with that of his retinue while he was at past) are sentimentalised, and yet, Mr. Compton Mackenzie. Before he the head of the Government that, again, one asks, were ever chil-settled down at Beauly, in Inverness-

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William Murdoch 9274.:

She Wandered Down the Mountain Side (Stephenson & Clay); e

Dora Labbette (Soprano) 9577.

Octet-

Song

A Venetian Barcarolle-Serenade

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J. H. Squire Celeste Octet DX211.

Tom Bowling (Dibdia),

William Heseltine (Tenor), DX79. 7.10-7.28 p.m.-Concert Waltzes. Wine, Women and Song (Strauss), Kiss Waltz (Strauss),)

Johann Strauss & Symphony Orchestra 9924.

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"The Love Parade.”

Today Oriental "Dude Ranch."

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Lea Sirens (Waldteufel), Lee Patineurs (Waldteufel),

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Guards. 9483. 7.28-8 pm Concerto in E Minor for 'Cello and

Orchestra (Elgar, Op. 85), WH Squire (Cello) and the Halle Orchestra conducted by Sir Hamilton Harty DX117/DX120. 8 p.m.(Local Time & Weather Report)...

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8.3-10.30 p.m.-Chinese Studio Concert.

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

10.35 p.m.-Close Down.

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