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QUEEN'S THEATRE,

TO-DAY'S NEW PROGRAMME.

DENISHAWN · DANCERS,

TO-MORROW.

A WRETCHED SYSTEM.

[DEDICATED TO THE SECRETARY OF THE

CITY HALL.]

FROM AMERICA.

REVOLVER STRAPPED TO HIS LEG.

OLD CHINESE FINED.

SCENE: The City Hall Library, di a table near the entrance its a Chinese youth the Librarian. At another table Following the very pleasing film shown near one of the windows facing the

An old Chinese, stated to be 60 years Law Courts, sits a prey-haired, grisly on Sunday and yesterday of Hap-tached Sea-Dog-one of the old of age, who was on his way back to ia riness," in which the light-hearted and European pioneers of the China Coast. native village after many years in roguish Miss Laurette Taylor, of "Peg He is reading an ancient lasue of Punch. Amerien, appeared before Mr. R. E.

A European, gentleman enters, places a My Heart" fame, did not disappoint book on the table and opens one of the Lindsell yesterday as aring sug- us, there will be a complete change of two brown catalogues which are lying gler. A revolver was found by a police programme at the Queen's Theatre to here. He is perusing the catalogue han searcher strapped to his leg, and the a European lady enters. The Gentleman mores aside, and the Lady with a icat, explanation given was that the weapon which is certainly a "thank you takes was intended for use against robbers in his place. She runs her forefinger down the country. the open paŋe.

day.

"In Search of a Thrill," which is the big attraction on to-day's bill, promises plenty of interest and entertainment, and, from what one can judge by reading the synopsis of the film story, should be well worth seeing Briefs. "In Search of a

Thrill," which stars, by the way, Viola Dana, is an exceedingly attractive pic ture. It is adapted from: Kate Jordan's The Spirit of the Road," and the

THE LADY (to the Librarian) Have you any of Shaw's bocksi

THE LIBRARIAN (dreamily): Ah? THE GENTLEMAN; I have just returned one of Shaw's pointing to the book had just placed on the table) there it is I believe it is the only one the Library: contains. At least, I have gone through the catalogues carefully, and I have

An

Mr. W. B. Hind, who appeared for the defence, said that in view of these special dircumstances, he would ask for a fine to be indicted. He believed the police were. not taking a serious view of the case.

On being, informed by a police officer that that was so, his Worship inflicted fine of $930, with the eption of two

found no other.

THE LADY (emphatically) :` Oh¦ is'nt months' imprisonment. this "A wretched way of kernios a catalogue t

THE GENTLEMAN (echoing): wretched!

Yes,

sequence of events progress in swift mov- ing action along lines that holds the is terest of an audience from start to finish. There is one exciting episode after anothe, culminating in a thrilling fight THE LADY (fercely) Why in good- in a Montmartre rendezvous of the Paris nase's name don't they have an index Apaches Throughout, the story, how-of the authors? They merely have the ever, there is a rich vein of comedy.

→ DENISHAWN DANCERS.

,'

titles of books first and the authors opposite. All jumbled up. It is neces- sary to wade through the whole catalogue The picture mentioned above will only before one finds the author one seeks

Oh! it is wretched!

Tax Sea-Doo · (in an undertone): Needles in

haystack! THE GENTLEMAN (mournfully): True, Quite true. Oh the time I have taken to find the names of Shaw, Gorky, Michael Arlen, Ibanez, and many others. THE LADY: So have I. The other day decided to search for Shaw amongst this swarm of names. I gave it up.

THE GENTLEMAN: And I the other day looked for ones I had previously seen

A CHINESE SHIPPER.

FOUND HANGING IN HIS CABIN.

days ago

The death of a well-known Chinese shipper and planter was reported when the steamer Ekoca Hoea arrived" at be shown at the $30, 5.15, and 7.15 per-

Singapore Lew forinances to-morrow, the reason being

from

that the Denishawa Pancers open at 8.34 p.m. and continue, until Saturday night.

Pontianak. Much has already been written of this

The Khoan Hoca, one of three vessels highly talented party of entertainefs.

eperated by the Thong Elk Steamship They have performed at the Queen's

the Singapore-Pontianak Theatre before and need no special

Company on write-up. They come here with a fine

run, left Pontianak on the 21st inst. record and praise from everywhere they

with Mr. Theng Seng Kie, managing have appeared. They added to their

director of the company, on board.... laurels when they were in Hongkong pre. piously. One word of advice is offered in the catalogue a book of his, The When the boy took early morning tea to patrons, namely that they should book Temptress " I decided to leave it for to cabin the next morning, he found the early in order to avoid disappointment Another day. But when I esme again, deceased hanking by a belt round bis by failing to secure seats in advance. bad forgotten the title. I sought the

Ibanez's name. It neck, the belt being attached to a pipe. Appearing with the party, of course, are only alternative, Ruth St. Denis and Ted Shawn. Their eluded me. I the name of every

The body was cut down, but life was local programume will embrace some of author except bis

extinct. the best numbers they have ever staged including ancient, moderni, mythological, religious and ceremonial dances.

"KINGS OF THE TURF." From Thursday to Saturday, Kings of the Turt will be shown at all per "formances, except at the 9.30 show. "As | will be gathered from the title, the pic ture is a racing story and all about horses. | It-is-a frit-class film of its kind and full of appeal to lovers of "sport of kings.”

NEXT WEEK LAUGHTER WEEK. Next week at the Queer's Theatre is described as "Laughter Week." The purveyors of mirth in a seven days' pro- gramme that gives no place to drama or tragedy are Douglas Maclean, Buster Kenton and Reginald Denay. They ap pear in The Sunshine Trail," Sher lock Jim" and "Rolling Home" respec- tively. All these pictures are packed full of humour and are rich in comedy. Furk ther details regarding these films will appear later. ·

A UNIQUE EVENT.

FIRST AIR MAIL DESPATCHED FROM SINGAPORE.

A unique event in the history of Singa pore was the departure yesterday (Satur day week) of the first air mail ever des patched by the local Post Office, says the Singapore Free Press.

น

and withdrawing a book): Here it is.

THE LADY (umbling in her handbags THE GENTLEMAN (king it): I suppose

I can take it?

I can'take Shaw's.

THE LADY Certainly. And I suppose The Gentleman nodi. Both he and the Lady produce their library tickets, and hand-them over to the Librarian.

YESTERDAY'S ARRIVALS,

PASSENGERS

ON THE "PRESIDENT POLK.""

The sa. President. Polk (Dollar Steam- ship Line) arrived in port yesterday on her seventh around the world voyage,” under the command of Captain K. A. Ahlia. She carried 971 tons of cargo for Hongkong, and 3,032 tons for ports be- yond. Her passengers numbered 66. Euro- pen cabin, and 20 Asiaties cabin,

Among the passengers disembarking at Hongkong were the following:

Mr. George Jacoby, Managing Director of the Jacoby Moving Picture Co., of Berlin who is going around the world with a company of 11.

Mfr. David Au, Chief Secretary of the Sincere Co., Ltd., Shanghai.

Mr. W. I. Carson, Factory Supt. of the British Cigarette Co., Shanghai.

Fety IW Fowler LSM Asst Supt. Constrnetor U.S: River Günboats Kinng uan Dock and Eng. Works, Shanghai

Mr. George V. Kitson, H.M. Consular Service, Vice-Consul, proceeding

Canton.

to

Mr. Lam Woo and 'family; Manager of Lam Woo & Co., Hongkolg.

Mr H Moring Director Hales and- Horing Ltd. Manchester England.

Mr. H. G. Stern and family, Mr.. Stern is Far Eastern Manager of the Western Dairy, Products Co. of Seattle, Wash. (Icecream)--

Among the passengers in transit for ports beyond Hongkong are the follow- ing t

Mr. F. Aragon, one of the Aragon brothers who represented the Philippines in the recent Davis Cpt. Tennis Tour-

naments. ma qurban

Mr. M.E. Brink, Assistant Manager of the Philippines Reaning Corporation Cebu, -P/I.

Lieut. W. J. Mullins, U.S.N., en route to Tanila.

Mr. W. O. Pinkerton, Eastern Repre- sentative of Wenatchee District Co- operative Association, Wenatchee, Wash.

Mr. Harris Cookingham, U,S. Vice- Consulate, Saigon.

Mr. P. A. Petty, Field and Production Superintendent of the Burma Oil Co. Upper Burma.

Dr. Thomas Aahhy and wife, Dr. Ashby is a prominent archelogist of Home, Italy, taking a trip around the world...

Mr. and Mrs. F. S. Banks, Mr. Banks The late Mr. Theng Seng Kie resided in Fontianak, where he bad extensive is General Field Superintendent of the rubber and copra interests, but he made General Petroleum Corporation of Cali- frequent business trips to Singapore andfornia, taking trip around the world..

The President Polk sails from Hong- was well-known there. It is said that he had been worried by financial and kong this morning at eight o'clock in continuance of her around the world trip. family troubles. He was a native of

Her next call will be Manila. Swatow and was 50 years of age.

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THE GENTLEMAN (with) the gleam of gratitude in his eyes): Oh! I would never have found Ibanez but for you..

THE LADY (with a beaming mile): MOTORING HOLIDAYS IN U.S.A. And I would never have found Shaw but for you. What trouble you've saved me. This system is wretched (he stumps her foot) wretched, (another stamp) I wish they had a list of authors in alphabetical order.

THE GENTLEMAs: "It's all wrong, *** THE SEA-DOO (raising his head): Yes, the carts before the horses.

The Ludy titters, the Gentleman amiler rly. The old Sea-Dog grins, and turns again to his Punch. The Librarian handa ticket and book to the Lady. She thrusts them in her bag:

THE LADY (going): Thank you.

SOME INTERESTING FIGURES.

A MAN WITH 200 SOVEREIGNS. BLACKPOOL PHENOMENON.

Never since pre-war days were so many sovereigna been seen by Blackpool land- A Washington message states that the ladies as during August Bank Holiday. National Touring Board have announced

In many apartment houses gold was that motering holiday makers this cum-tendered in settlement of accounts, mer will total thirty-six millions in the but the incident which caused the greatest United States. Nine million motor-cars surprise was the visit of a man to a will be used, and a sum of £600,000,000 bank. After asking if some gold could. spent in petrol, hotel bills, etc. These be changed be emptied on the counter a

Last year bag of gold amounting to £200. figures are unprecedented.

The bank manager stated that the man there were approximately 25,000,000 peo ple spending their holidays motoring, left nn Aberdeen address.

THE GENTLEMAN (touching the brim of |--- his topee): Thank you.

The Lady goes 4 minute or so and the Librarian hands ticket and book, to the Gentleman.

THE GENTLEMAN (laking them): Is this system over going to be changed }

THE LIBRARIAN: Don't know.. It was like that when I came."

BRUNNER, MOND & CO. (CHINA), LTD.

id

12, PEDDAR STREET.

"

THE GENTLEMAN Do-readers complain? THE LIBRARIAN: Sometimes.

THE SEA-Doa (loudly) Yes, Sir. Since the damned boycott started I've been here trying to get a laugh out of The Air Survey Company's seaplane, this old Punch, day by day. Readers are piloted by Mr. Vincent left for the F.31.Salways complaining. The best way is to carrying the mail, and the machine was leave the blamed catalogues alone, and timed to arrive in Port Swettenham in rummage the shelves. time to catch the 1 o'clock mail.

Captain Durward, who is to be in charge of the survey work undertaken by the Air Survey Company or the F.M.S Government along the coast of the Penia sula from Port Swettenham to Port Weld, was also in the machine:

At nine o'clock the seaplane taxied out of the lagoon dock and after gliding past the Yacht Club, took the air grace- fully and shaped a course to the west.

The arrangement was that the mail should be taken up "by the one o'clock mail train at Port Svettenham and is tributed in Kuala Lumpur the same after

"noon."

The measure was decided on as an ex periment, and it may be added that the postal authorities here are considering the question of air mails with a view to introducing regular services from Penang to Singapore and from Singapore to Java. On enquiries later we learnt that Cap- taip Vincent arrived at Port Swettenham in good time and that the two bags of mail he carried were despatched by the 1 pm. train, for Kuala Lumpur. Tele- graphic cotamunication came through to "the local authorities, from Kuala Lumpur after five o'clock to say that the mail had been distributed.

MR. MACDONALD AND REDS.

Mr. Hamsay. MacDonald writes in The Socialist Review:

or-

But (wearily) everything's wrong in Hongkong. Look at the Boy...

A Hongkong Schoolmaster harriedly enters. The old Sea-Dog shuts up, and again turns to Punch. The Gentleman gora bit.

THE SCHOOLMASTER: Have you Moreau's new book on Shelley. I've forgotten the title.

THE LIBRARIAN (pointing to the cata- logues): Don't know. Perhaps.

THE SCHOOLMASTER (opens one of the catalogues, stares, and ruminates for a few seconds): Enfer! I'll go and order it at Kelly and Walsh.

He hurries out.

THE OLD SEA-Dog (throws Punch aside, Rites, and is moving out. Stops at the Librari's table): Better tell the blooming Secretary of this blamed library about it.

THE LIBRARIAN: Yes, it seems so. The old Sea-Dag goes out.

THE END.

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