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QUELA'S

SHOWING TO-DAY At 2.30, 5.15, 7.20 & 9.30 THEY LOVE EACH OTHER TOOTH AND NAIL!

big hearted

herbert

GUY KIBBEE - ALINE MACMAHON

NEXT CHANGE

WINIFRED SHAW

IN

"BROADWAY HOSTESS"

Of The Lady in Red Fame

TO-DAY &

TOMORROW KINGS:

THE CHINA MAIL, THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 1936

MEMORIAL TO

· KING GEORGE

Various Schemes Being Considered

SUB-COMMITTEE TO REPORT

London. To-day,"

The Committees considering thei proposed schemes for a national memorial to King George V have now considerable narrowed the field of choice. A statue will be erected, probably either on a site on the west side of Parliament [Square, where the suggestion for

the preservation AS

одед

FOREIGN TRADE HANDICAPPED

High Canton Premium On H.K. Notes

PRICES REMAIN HIGH

(From Our Own Correspondent] Canton, To-day. Foreign trade in Canton is seriously affected by the ever- increasing premium on the Hong Kong dollar, which rose to 59 per cent last evening. With such an unfavourable rate, import busi- is becoming increasingly

[ners knocked

Fred Perry, the Wimbledon champion, above, was unconscious yesterday in an ex- hibition match.

difficult

Commodity prices, which jump- fed up when Canton went off the

silver standard on

November 7,

space of the land cupied by Westminster House bas been under considera- tion for some time, or on a site to include, first, a medical research 1935, are slowly mounting, despite the south-west of Westminster fund, probably directed principal the official assurances that prices Abbey, where the demolition of the ly to the problem of cancer and would come down after a while. ¡houses in Abingdon Street and allowing for the provision of addi- There are plenty of Government Old Palace Yard would give new tions! suppies of radium; second-banknotes in and majestic views of the Abberly, cottage homes

circulation, hence for the aged; prices remain high. and thirdly, hostels for young The final decision as to the site people transferred

The Banknote Control Commit- away from will depend on financial home on account of unemployment. tee is to take over the custody of considerations. as it is de- A sub-committee which is to make the silver reserve, but up to now sired 7.15 & 9.30 p.m.

that the largest part recommendations on the philanthe silver coins are still of the fund to be raised should be thropic scheme will meet again in hands of the Kwangtung Provin- available for philanthropic a few weeks' time-British Wire- cial Bank and the Canton Mani- scheme. Proposals for the latterless Service-

[cipal Bank.

AT 230, 5.10.

ANOTHER LAUGH SENSATION

BY THE PRODUCERS OF A NIGHT AT THE OPERA!”

NEXT

CHANGE

CULT

$2.30-5.58

7.36-420

CHOSTS CHARLES PLAINGETUA “ ~Richaud ABLEN, ALL MERCER |

CECINA PARKER.

JEANETTE MacDONALD NELSON EDDY

"ROSE MARIE”

TAKE AMO TRAM DE HARRY VALLEY BAS

ORIENTAL

QUOLLY

DIGGES

M.G.M.

and the Henry VII Chapel.

RANPURA TO RETAIN

ART TREASURES

BARRABOOL TO CARRY MAIL

ii

in the

Mr. Ching Tseng-ching, a mem- ber of the Kwangtung Provincial Government, declared in the course; of a recent speech that all is well with the Government. notes, but gave no statement as to how the paper moner is to be circulated throughout the province or how to keep down commodity prices.

Mr. Ching stressed that the in Government notes should be ac

cepted in full confidence,

and

London. To-day. - A de more than a few days late finite announcement that the reaching port in China. Chinese art treasures will re-! It adds that the Barrabool denied that there is any excessive main on board the Ranpura has will carry the Far Eastern mail been made by the P. and O. Com- to Colombo, where it will be

pany. It says that as far as transhipped to the P. and O. s.s.

can be ascertained the Ranpura Sudan. is not damaged and there is HEAVY SQUALLS CONTINUE

Gibraltar: PICTURE every possibility of refloating

Admiralty tugs

BOAD

TEL. 28472

VERY SMART PICTURE! VERY SMART COMEDY!

2 SISTERS IN LOVE WITH THE SAME MAN,

HE MARRIES ONE, THE OTHER STEALS HIM AWAY!

issue.

NEW VICEROYS ARRIVAL

Be Broadcast

her when some cargo is taken resumed their salvage opera- Various Ceremonies To out. It is not known how long tions yesterday afternoon. They she will be delayed, but the art laid a wedge below the anchor treasures will probably not be to prevent the Ranipura going! further on to the sandbank and

London, To-day. also to assist in pulling the The British Broadcasting Cor- vessel off. Towing will be poration announces that at 3.45

CANTON NAVY'S FLAGSHIP

LAST 4 TIMES TO▪DAY• Engines Overhauled

An chỉ om ra mà

.........but ii zaken a sente ene to hold him..... and you're not smart!”.

Smart Girl

IDA LOPING - KENT TAYLOR

GAIL PATRICK - JOSEPH. GAWTHORN

2

DAYS ONLY

TO-MORROW & SATURDAY

THE CRAZIEST COMEDY EVER CONCEIVED!

A nutty, noisy musical show with thirteen big

time vandeville, acts in the wildest

and wittiest story ever shown on the screen!

IT'S ONE BIG RIOT OF LAUGHTER !

Who's Got the Whole World Woozie? You tell 'em, Gracie !

Adeyn Zanar prasnani.

Here Comes COOKIE

& Farumasat Plature with

Gracit

BURNS ALLEN,

George Barbier-BettyFormONG

● MATINEES: 20-30c ✪ EVENINGS: 20c-30c-50c,-70c.

TO-DAY

ONLY

THE

MAJESTIC

THEATRE

At 2.30, 5.20,

1.20 & 9.30 p.m.

BISHOP MISBEHAVES"

O'SULLIVAN LUCILE WATSON

GWENN

TO-MORROW BRIGHT LIGHTS”

WITH

JOE E. BROWN.

effected all day long and trim- p.m. on April 17 a description of ming of the ballast and fuel the scenes at Bombay on the i tanks, when it is expected that arrival of the Viceroy Designate, the liner will refloat shortly if Lord Linlithgow, will be relayed the weather moderates, but the from the B.B.C. Empire Station in heavy squalls at present con-Transmission 3. At 12.20 p.m.; tinue. In England

The Barrabool sailed for Mar-scenes in New Delhi on the ar- on April 18 a description of the seilles last evening with 40 of rival of the Viceroy-Designate TRIAL RUN SHORTLY

the Ranpura's passengers. ---- Reuter.

will be relayed from New Delhi [From Our Own Correspondent)

jat 1.45 p.m. and on the saine Canton, To-day.

Among the local passengers day a message by the new Viceroy, Ivho were on

board the Ranpura addressed to the peoples of India, Engineers aboard the light cruiser Shao Ho, flagship of the was Mr. "Jock" Gardner of the Ac-will be relayed in Transmission 2 Canton Navy, are now putting1counts Department of. The Asia-direct from the Viceroy's House. the engines into position after tk Petroleum Company (South All times their repair and overhaul in China) England. The fitting will beling to completed by the end of month.

Ever since she escaped Tsingtao

Canton to

LOCAL PASSENGER

are Greenwich Mean

Limited, who was return. Time.-British Wireless Service. the Colony from Home

the leave. Mr. Gardner is well known PEACE TALKS OPEN

in local badminton circles, having AT GENEVA played with some success for the

from Fire Brigade R. C. during

the summer of 1933, together with the cruisers Hal Chi and Shen, the Shao Ho has been un-

able to go under her own steam.

¡Continued from Page 1)

of Thirteen.

The conversation

procedure, and had no positive results.

Hai SIR T. SOUTHORN was, however, only concerned with

FOR CANTON

FAREWELL VISIT TO THE CITY

As she is now the biggest warship in the Canton Navy, her turbines; were sent to England for haul.

over-

The flagship will undergo a trial¦ run and is expected to develop a speed of 18 knots. Her command- fing officer is Captain Fang Lien-

cho.

All the former officers and rat- inga

DINNER PARTY TO BE GIVEN BY MAYOR

NO FRENCH COMMUNIQUE Paris: A conversation between MM. Sarraut, Flandia and Paul- Boncour last night to determine the French attitude before

the Committee of Thirteen, lasted jover one hour, But no communiquej as to the result was issued. - Trans-Ocean Service.

left London en route for

¡From Our Own Correspondent; Canton, To-day. Sir Thomas Southom, Colonialį who came from Tsingtao Secretary of Hong Kong, accom-

EDEN BOUND FOR GENEVA have been replaced. The former

panied by Lady Southorn, is ex- London: The Foreign Secre commanding officer, Captain Yanxpected to arrive here to-day at tary Chao-lan, has been transferred to 4.15 p.m. by train, on a farewell Geneva yesterday afternoon. To Bias Bay as executive officer of visit to Canton before he leaves day Mr. Eden will attend the the Piracy Suppression Office, and

jas Governor-designate of Gambia. League's Committee of Thirteen, most of the warrant officers and

Mayor Lin Chi-wen will give a when its Chairman, Senor de Ma- petty officers have returned to

dinner this evening in honour of dariaga, will report on his conver- their homes in the North.

Sir Thomas and Lady Southern at sations yesterday with Baran The Shao Ho is of 2,400 groes his mansion in Plum Blossom Vil-Aloisi tons and was used as a training-lage,

the Tungshan. * Among ahip in Marshal Chang Hsueh-guests will be General Chen Chi- liang's North-eastern Navy.

MR. LANSBURY TO TOUR AMERICA

STAFF CONVERSATIONS

tang, Commander-in-Chief of the! London: Conversations be First Group Army, Mr. Herbert tween the representatives of the Phillips, British Consul-General, military," naval and air staffs of and Dr. Kan Chis-hou, Special Belgium, France and Britain were Delegate of the Ministry of begun in London yesterday.--- London, To-day. — Mr. George|Foreign Affairs.

British Wireless Service. Lansbury left London yesterday The Colonial Secretary and his for the United States, where be wife will be the guests of honour will make a speaking tour in con- at a luncheon given by Mr. Phil- nection with the peace campaign lips at the Consulate-General to- organised by religious and other morrow at 1 pm. High Chinese of-leastward; bodies-British Wireless Service.cials have also been invited. south-west

BURGLARS' CELEBRATION,

The

WEATHER REPORT

anti-cyclone is moving it now extends from China to the Bonin Sir Thomas and Lady Southern Islands,

pressure being highest will return to Hong Kong to mor- over the Eastern Sez. The de- row afternoon by train. During pression is moving eastward over

In addition to jewellery vained the course of his 11 years" service the northern part of the Sea of Printed and Published for the Puprikom, The Newspaper Enterpewa Ltd. at £250, buzglars who raided ajin Hong Kong, Sir Thomas has Japan. East winds, moderate;}

by DAVID CHRISTIAN: “WILSON, Manager, si SA Wyndham - Street, shop in Clerkenwell-road, EC., been a frequent visitor to Canton cloody, was the forecast for to- Victoria, Hong Ying.

(took a bottle of whisky, a bottle of and is personally acquainted with day, as issued by the Royal Ob-

port and some chocolates. Imany high Chinese officials here. Įservatory this morning.

ALHAMBRA

MATHAN RD.

TO-DAY AND TO-MORROW

ONE OF THE MOST RÄFFLING MYSTERY ROMANCES THAT EVER HELD YOU SPELL-BOUND !

TWO IN THE DARK

WALTER ABEL

Alan Hak

anton

ALSO IN THE PROGRAMME THE GREATEST YOUNGSTERS IN THE WORLD

THE DIONNE QUINTUPLETS

AS THEIR OWN SWEET SELVES IN THEIR LATEST TWO REEL FEATURE "GOING ON TWO.”

ESTARE

4 SHOWS DAILY

at 2.30, 5.20, 7:20 & 9.20 p.m.

TO-DAY, ONE DAY ONLY.

JOSEPH M. SCHENCK BEATE CELLINI He'd give Constance BENNETT

any man's wife a lift!

Fredric

MARCH

DARRYL

F ZANUCKS production of

The

AFFAIRS of CELLINI

20 abroad thr

FAY WRAY FRANK MORGAN || UNITED SUV Directed by

GREGORY LA CAVA

Added Attraction: "GIANTLAND-Mickey Mouse Cartoon

TO-MORROW AND SATURDAY

JAMES CAGNEY and JOAN BLONDELL' TOGETHER AGAIN IN THEIR BIGGEST DRAMATIC HIT!

"HE WAS HER MAN"

A WARNER BROS. PICTURE

CENTRAL

QUEEN'S ED. CENTRAL: CAR PARK JERVOIS STREET.

Take Bus No. 4 or 5 going west, 2 min. from stop opposite Queen's

TO-DAY ONLY

Last 4 Times at 2.30, 5.15, 7.20 & 9.20 pin. A GREAT PICTURE INTRODUCING THE" BIGGEST LITTLE STAR OF THEM ALL WITH THE GREAT COMEDIAN OF "TOP HAT” FAME!

LITTLE BIG SHOT

SYBIL JASON GLENDA FARRELL

ROBY. ARMSTRONG

EOW. E. HORTON

-AT THE MOST POPULAR PRICES Matinees: 50c 30c, 20c; Evenings: 55c,, 40c, 30c..

Servicemen: 30 cts. to Dress Circle.