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A. D. C. PERFORMANCE

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OF

SHAKESPEARE'S “TEMPEST."

A REMARKABLY "ARTISTIC PRODUCTION.

HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY." Last night the Amateur Dramatic Olub's ambitious project "gathered to a head"; they did not lack, in Prospero's words," spirits to enforce" or "art. to enchant," and the audience willingly gave the help of their good hands, both at the conclusion, and many times during the progress of the play.

was a

THE HONGKONG DAILY FRESS, THURSDAY, DECEMBER

CORRESPONDENCE.

TYPHOON WARNINGS.

[TO THE EDITOR OF "THE HUNGIONG

DAILY PRESS.

YESTERDAY'S ORICKET.

NAVY 6. ARMY

NAVY DOING WELL..

28TH, 1929.

After losing the first match of the Christmas hod New Year triangular tournament against the Hongkong Club on a one-innings match the previous day,

Sin,→There in, I think, a slight error in your admirable article on this ques tion. The "Committed appointed” ta enquire whether earlier warning of the the Army entered the second match, of typhoon of September 18th, 1906, could have been given to Shipping" did not the tournament yesterday with the Navy mention. Pratas in their report.. This, as opponents. This match is a two days' however; does not affect the question of fixture and is to be continued today. the value of the island, as a weather-

The Navy, batting firas, compiled 157 reporting station, and there is no doubt

Lieut. Norria and the Rov, that its use for that purpose would" be cus of more advantage to typhoon warnings Purcell contributed 50 and at juos res. on the South China Coast than anything pestively, the former's score including which has been done since cabla connes tion was made with the Philippines. Santo Domingo is 480 miles away, and a The Army replied with 151, leaving the typhoon,, after passing there, may by a Navy with the very slender, margin of very slight change in direction turn up in three runs on the first innings. The only an unexpected quarter. Pratas is 170 miles E.S.E. of Hongkong, sufficiently near member of the Military eleven to master to give ample warning of an approaching the bowling was Capt. Olliver, who in a but not so far away 13 to make very fine inhings made 88 runs before bo star

It seems hopeless to expect anything from the was caught by Capt. Quinlan. The re Chinese Government, and it is surely maining nine batsmen made only 3 runs time, the Hongkong Government took the between them. Had it not been for poor question up.-Yours faithfully

The trouble in the former case seemed to be that the audience did not know it purple patch" and omitted to cheer. Mr. Lloyd George's "mountain sunrise perorations have rather cloyed the public palate for each things. Shake speare's seem quite mild by comparison

Mrs. E. Grimble gave a very competent rendering of the important part of Miranda. She has a graceful stage pre sence and-while she did not impart any great degree of passion into the part never tell below, a high level of achieve ment. As her lover, Ferdinand, Mr. D. C. Logan would have done better if he bad stressed the masculine a little more.

Act. H, Scene II., was instructivë as showing how much more fun may be extracted from a humorous some from Shakespeare than mere reading gives any indication of. Here the Rey. A. Turner R.N., as Stephano, the butler, looking rather like a Beefeater in mufti, won grens distinction as a comedy actor Mr. change of course material. W. J Hinton, as Trinculo, played up to actors, assuredly, will not feel him well, especially in the scene in which slighted it acknowledgment is first made he takes "refuge under Caliban's gaber- in this notice of the skill, imaginative dine. faculty and resources of the producer. Just as Prosperó was the master-mind on the enchanted island. so Mr. William Sinclair was the Prospero of the A.D.O.'s production. Take the Duke-magician, he Exercised his power even though invisible and throughout the evening actors and audience alike were sundet his spell.

Let it be confessed that one learned of the Club's intention to stage Shake speare's Tempes:" with some mia, givings-based partly on experience of the kind of entertainment that Hongkong audiences scem generally to prefer, and partly on a realisation of the great difficulties in the way of a successful presentation of Shakespearean play with amateur talent only at command and "Willie Clarkson 10,000 miles away.

The

The producer's influence was manifest even before the curtain went up. Members of the audience received an unusually handsome programme with "cover in colours-a replica of the design of the special curtain made for the occasion, "The programme contained much interest

ing matter anent the play-written by Prof. R. K. M. Simpson-and discus sion of the principles of Shakespearean explanation of production, with" an The methods adopted in the present case, Over & projecting stage, reminis cert of the plan adopted in the Elisa bethan theatre, hung the striking and

Mr. R. K. M. Simpson made Caliban quite realistic and the hoarse kones he adopted were suitable to the part. To must have been very trying to op about-half-ish, half-man-and to keep it up so well all the evening.

December 27th, 1982,

L. GIBBS.

[We admit the error which Mr. Gibbs points out. The Committee did not men. tion Pratas in their report. The action taken by the Hongkong Government in regard to Praine appears to have origin- ated out of a question asked in the Legislative Council by the Hon. Mr. - Pollock, K.C.—Ex: }

EDGE.

Mr. J. L. Parren and Mr. J. Bartholo. rew as the two conspiring villains sustained their parts well and naturally." THE ABSOLUTE OUTSIDE Mr. E. W. Hamilton was right in "squeaking" as "the aged and garrulous. Gonzalo, but he put rather more lung power behind it than a Gonzalo would normally have, Mr. H. W Allen ande Alonso, King of Naples rather a stiff. ineffective figure, but it has to be admitted

that the character is not one of Sluakr. peare's great creations. Minor parts were played by Mrs. Gandy, as Juno; Mrs. Logan as Iris and Mrs. D. W. Salter as Ceres; Mr. B. O Blaker, Mr. R. Stocks and the Rev. du T. Pyner as Lords: Mr. J. A. E. Bullock as a boatswain and

TO THE EDITOR OF "THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS."}

Sir, I should he indebted to you if you would allow me a little space in your steemed paper to give vent to my rage

and fury,

On Boxing Day morning there was no cheerier sal in the world than I-up to I had just wangled a top- 10.20 a.m. holer and was on No. 2 green (D.W.B.) опе when the undergrowth was suddenly thrust aside and hordes of poor little" Silver King" well into the troops swept me aside and trampled my

green. J

boldly designed special curtain. When Mr. Stock (a double pars) as ship-master really is not good enough. If troops

An interesting and most attractive con- the lights were low, during the Storm Overture, one could distinguish in the tribution to the play was the ballet and curbain-so' it seemed-the shadowy form dances arranged by Mrs. D. de B. New. of the magician brooding over the cob, assisted by Mrs. P. W. Blackwell. tempest which his powers had conjured. Mrs. N. L. Hammond, Miss M. Rosser, from out the vasty deep; and, in the Miss F. Simmonds, Miss G. Simmonds, distance, the king's ship, sorely tried by Mr. J. G. Lyon, Lieut. N. L. Hammond, the fury of the waves. The impression Lient. H. L Carslake, R.N., and Lent. being heightened by the special music composed by Mr. Eric Rice, the audience in the first few moments was put en rapport with the spirit of mystery and glamour which dominates the play.

G. Jackson," RN. Some of these dances showed more originality of conception than others, but undoubtedly the whole formed a most useful variant of what would otherwise have been undiluted Shakespeare which, in these modern days, might have been a little too much for the spirits of the more frivolous.

As explained in the programme, the representation of the shipwreck scene, with which the play opens, was not

A vocal quartette also took part quite attempted. A good general knows the Jimiczne which circumstances.impose effectively." The "members were Miss upon him and the producer-act having Jean Lowson, Mrs. O. N. Tinson, Mr. A. the resources of His Majesty's Theatre at

I want to say here and now that it

must be exercised after their Christmas dimer why on earth choose Deep Water Bay Golf coureat Not only have they ruined my Christmas holiday, but they have put me into a confounded bad And. I temper for the whole of 1923. wish this to be thoroughly understood.- I am, dear air, In a blue fury,

THE OTHER SPID.

AMERICAN BASEBALLERS

ARRIVE.

TO MEET HONGKONG TEAM TO-DAY.

•

The American "All Star" baseball teamI arrived at Hongkong from Shanghai by the President Jefferson yesterday morning, with the intention of playing the Hongkong Baseball Association and giving exhibition gamee. The team, as its name implies has been drawn from his command, nor anything like them, Dyer Bail and Mr. J. A. E. Bullock; and amongst some of the best players in the! was wise to begin, as he did, with Mrs. Matheson (soprano). Mr. Eric Rice States, and Las been making a tour of Miranda gazing out upon the wreck and was at the piano and Mrs. Woods was the the East in order to demonstrate and Friday on the President Jefferson for the storm, which the audience had just amistant pianist. The Club also had the popularise baseball. The team sails of heard indicated in Mr. Rice's music and valuable assistance of an orchestra con- Yokohamn where they will stay about a the Ballet of Wavea" by Orchestra and Bisting of Messrs. C. A. P. Xavier. W. H. week, after which they return to San In addition to their match with the Voies. The effect of this preliminary Fletcher and L. "H. Sell (first violina), Francisco by the Korea Maru representation of a storm was adequate, M. S. Rozario and P. A. Razario Hongkong team they will give an exhibi- but might have been heightened by intro (second violins), N. U. Botelho and S. tion of shadow baseball, which will give Charlie Stengel opportunity of Paal (violoncello). ducing, "behind the curtain, shouts of

demonstrating the more humorous side of The designs for the decorations were the game. mariners to one another, cries of dis

Stengel is admittedly the Mr. Sinclair's; they were carried out by G. K. Chesterton of baseball, and never tress, and so on, as Shakespeare docs.

It was too bad of some light-minded Mr. L. D. Martyn Special mention must fails to set the spectators roaring with members of the audience, deficient in be made of the striking and unusual set.aughter, George Kelly, the giant of the team, who stands eft. 4ins. in bis socks, historical sense, to snigger when the ting which had to provide, within narrow will try his band at throwing the cricket curtain rose on the First Act and dis compass, for representations of both the ball. As he is the champion baseball As far as thrower of the Staten he can be depended closed a somewhat "Father Christmassy" and unseen worlds.

upon to show, Hongkong some throw."

an

Prospero. The second impression was of possible, upper levels were used by He is aid to be a nephew of the great

ereal spirits, so that the

four.

fielding behind the wicket, which wär responsible for 34 "extras," the Army's total would have been much lower. Lieut Beatty was responsible for the debacle, taking eight out of the ten wickets for

37 runs.

Going in again. the Navy began strongly, and when stumps were drawn 105 runs had been run up for the loss of ane wicket, talinks to n'ɓae partnership. by Lieut. Com. Hooper and Mid. Evans. Lieut. Hooper's 51 not out included 8 Tours. The Army appear to be very weak and their prospect of retrieving their fortunea remote....

Scores:

THE NAVY.

1st Innings.

50

5

11

Lieut. Norris, b Capt. Davies Lieut. Com. Hooper, c Capt.

Oliver, b S.M. Pearson Mid. Evans, Capt. Davies Lieut. Lake, & and b Capt. Davies 19 Com. Wood, c M S. Pearson, b

Capt. Davies.... Sub. Lieut. Sharpe, e Bacon, ibi

Capt. Davies Lieut. Lindsell, b Capt. Spinks Rov. Purcell, Capt. Olliver, b ...Capt. Davies ...... Pay-Lient Gregory, st. Howard,

Capt. Spinks

Lieut Beatty, run out Capt. Quinlan, not out.

Extra...

Total

Bowling Analysis.

Capt. Havelock

87

.157

Mi R. W.

Davies 21 3 68 6 S. M. Pearson ****** 7 3 29 I Capt Spinks................. 13 1 55

THE ARMY.

1st Innings

Capt. Havelock Davies,

Evam

and b

Capt. Olliver, c Quinlan, b Beatty Capt. le Fleming, b Beatty.. Major Matthews, ran out Lieut. Chester; e Purcell, b Beatty S.-Major Pearson, e Sharpe,

Beatty.

S-Sgt. Redpath, st. Sharpe, b..

Beatly

Capt. Spinks, e Wood, b Beatty Lieut. Bacon, o Sharpe, b Beatty Capt. Howard, e and b Beatty Capt. Doda, not out

Extras

Total

.154

0. M.

2. W.

37,-/

Bowling Analysis.

Lieut. Beatty..... 21.97 Mid. Evans

3 0 ZA Capt. Quinlan, It 2 36 13 Pay-Lt. Gregory... 3

THE NAVY.

2nd Innings.

0

Lieut. Norris, c Howard, b Bacon 19 Lieut. Com. Hooper, not out.... Mid Evans, not out .....

Extras

Total (for I wicket).

might not be confused as to which were of a century ago what Babe Ruth is to uple of the period. It was interesting to

supposed to be visible and which invisible. America to-day. To-day, however, poopE Jearn from the programme that the pro- It will be convenient, in order not to miss menks of him as Bill Lange's nephew, ducer's magio he'd sway in this sphere recording, the names of those who render rather do they, speak of Bill Lange a also. The men's costumes were designed ed special help in the production, to Kelly's uncle."

King's Regt. The team is under the management of

Club by Mr. Bineinir and executed by Messrs. mention the producer's particular acknow Mr. H. Hunter. The match with Hongbrose.... Ah Men and Hing Cheong under Mrs. E. ledgments in the programme to Mrs kong will be played at Happy Valley at Hawkins... Grossman's supervision a triple alliance D. W. Salter, Mrs. E, Grossman, Mra four o'clock to-day.

D. de B. Newcomb, Mr. Geo. Duncan,

الأيوب

the actors,

Ma Eric Rice, Lient. Ibbett, Mr. L. D. Martyn, Mr. H. A Starling and Mr. S. A. Roberts,

A FILIPINOS REYOLVER.

A LENIENT PENALTY.

which bad eminently satisfactory resulta Prof. R. H. M. Simpson, Mr. R. Stock, The Maison Lily was responsible for carrying out Mr. Eric Rice's designs for the ladies's dresses, and, while on the

Summing up one's impressions of the subject, the dress of vari-coloured ribbons, whole performance it may be said that worn by Mrs. Logan, as Iris, deserves the production's chief merit is the in- Pronton, described as a fireman on the A well-dressed Filipino, named Janto genious and strikingly beautiful setting special mention us a lovely creation.

with which Mr. Sinclair's akill has prosis. President Lincoln, when charged Coming now to the ors, the palm

vided it. The scenes on the stage are an with unlawfully having in his possession before the Magistrate, yesterday morning must be given to Misa Logan to whom artistic delight all through the evening revolver and three rounds of ammuni Shakespeare's own words, My dainty the effect being aided by the handsome tion on the No. 1 Whart, Kowloon, told Ariel," My delicate Ariel" were quite costumes which show evidence of that Mr Wood that he took the weapon ashore appropriate. Miss Logan's rendering of attention to detail which goes to build up to have it repaired t the part was compounded of charm and harmonious whole. The other principal Asked as to how he came to break the delicacy. Mr. & N. Lucey as Prosper impression remaining is that the recitation weapon, the defendant explained that be was harpwed pomewhat by his all of blank verse in an archaic style is had taken it to pieces, part-by-part, and enveloping, costume and this probably rather too severe a test of amateur actors that he could not put it together again emphasized a tendency to stiffness and that Mr. Sinclair's Company would The Magistrate Why were you carry he deserves high praise for his rendering have been happier if their talents and ing it loaded then I forgot to unload of so many dificult speeches, and spe cially for being word-perfect in spite of patience had been directed to presenting alt before going ashore, the great length of his part. He did not modern play.

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the Captain Superintendent of Police. do so well with the well-known purple patch (as the programme calle it as Yesterday afternoon every scat in the did not press for imprisonment, but asked

for a heavy fine with the Epilogue, in which fatter he Theatre Royal was occupied for a matinee

seemed really to get on intimate and performance, when the production again syimpathetic terms with his audience had a most enthusiastic reception.

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The Magistrate imposed a fine of $25 and ordered, the revolver to be confiscat

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