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LANE,& CRAWFORD'S NEW ORCHESTRA.

UNDER THE DIRECTION OF Miss VIOLET ANDHEWS.

We have pleasure in announ- cing that a new and talented Orchestra of Six Performera has been engaged for our Restaurant.

Opening Performance:

TO-NIGHT.

Commenting on SATURDAY, JUNE 25, the intest Dance. and Orchestral Music will be played Every Evening (Sun- days, excepted) during Dinner..

LANE, CRAWFORD, LTD.

INTIMATIONS.

FOR LADIES!!

A Wise Precaution

before and after BATHING

is to uso

OLEANDER

SUNBURN

LOTION.

Prevents and Cures

Dr. J. H. Kotewall, who hna hoon paying a visit to Shanghai and Japanese ports during the last few weeks, is expected back at Hong Kong before the end of this month,

intelligent children could have con- posed and would certainly love to act. Here were the plottinge of Amazing and unnecessary intricacy that the nitrsery loves. A prince- ling wants to get back a town taken by a rival so be pretends. to offer his sister in marriage to his enemy whom he arranges to capture and hold to ransom when he comes for his bride. The victim, suspects this hat is persuaded to try and con- tract the very advantageous mar riage by his commander-in-chief who promises that he shall come years of age. to no haria. When the princes meet, the aged but managing mother of the beguiler who is somewhat this evening at dinner at Lane reminiscent of the presiding adult Crawford's Restaurant. It com of the nursery-sweeps the elabor prises six performers, and is under ate web of intrigue to one side, the direction of Miss Violet An- takes the part of the intended drews. They will play danics and

A Chinese lost his life whilst bathing in A pond in Kowloon Tong on Thursday. The deceased was with several others, and it is.

victim and makee both sides with-

*.

not, yet known how the fatality occurred. He was about twenty.

A new orchestra make their debut

TWO LOCAL WEDDINGS.

MR. J. R. MACDONALD-MISS

1. N. McCONNELL,

The marriage took place yester day morning at the Union Church, Kennedy Rond, of MT. James Robert Macdonald, and Miss Isobel Nivison McConnell,

Mr. Macdonald is a member of the staff of Messrs. Butterfield & Swire, and is the son of the late Mr. James Macdonald of Hong Kong, and Mrs. Macdonald of Sea- Ford, Sussex, England.

His bride is the daughter of the late Mr. W. McConnell and Mrs.

McConnell, Newton Stewart, Scot fand.

The bride, who was given away by Mr. R. M. Chaloner, was at-

tended by Miss Joan Ross.

The duties of best man" were

TRADE UNION BILL.

ATTORNEY-GENERAL REFER. RED TO AS A " POLITICAL BLACKGUARD."

LABOURITE MAXTON

SUSPENDED.

(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]

LONDON, June 23rd. In the House of Commons, Sir T. Inskip moved the third reading. of the Trade Unions Bill.

Mr. J. I. Thomas, in moving its rejection, declared that the opposi

tion would be use their constitu- tional rights in the country to invite

maudate to remove the Bill from ~ the Statute Book.

Mr. Maxton (Labour) described Sir D. Hogg (Attorney-General, .

draw the troops which they have orchestral music every evening carried out by Mr. J. D. 31. Craw who introduced the Bill) as a pol- secretly assembled rather in the during dinner, except on Sundays. spirit in which two quarrelsome boys arm themselves with catapults.

ford.

The Rev. J. Kirk Maronnchie officiated.

Four Chinese appeared before

A reception was hell, after the

Hotel.

tical blackguard, whereupon the Speaker named Mason, who was suspended by 146 votes to 73. He

The Chinese producer makes, in Mr. R. A. D. Forrest, at the Church service, at the Hong Konir quietly left the House.. fact, out of a national classic & Kowloon Magistracy yesterday childish story told with the eirenin

morning, on charges of stealing four bales of black cotton duck

Protects the skin against the location of a rustic. But there is another side. The setting is laid hottest sun.

in buildings of a beauty that no valued at $1,200 from the Shui child could conceive, and still less Heung Yuen Godown, of Nelson could a child have decorated these Street. Defendants were remanded lovely rooms with the sparse for a week on B500 hail each. severity of the classical spirit. The acting was superb, with a dignity entirely foreign to American: pro- ductions. It is the lick of dignity that is the weakness of American fined a carpenter foreman in the filos, and indeed of the whole employ of the Hong Kong En

SUNBURN.

Mr. R. A. D. Forrest at the Kow loon Magistracy yesterday morning

Price: 60 cts, and $1.20. industry weakness which pre-gineering and Construction Co. $10

A. S. WATSON

̈& CO., LTD.

HONG KONG.

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The honeymoon is being spent at Tsingtao and Star Beach, Dainy

MR. J. FLEMING AND MIRS K. B. STRONG..

There was a large attendance at the Union Church again yesterday. afternoon to witness the marriago

The Bill Now Law. The House of Cominous, by 354 votes to 130, passed the third read. ing of the Trade Unions Bill, after the rejection of Mr. Thomas's motion.

SOVIET MISSION.

of Mr. John Fleming and Miss GRADUALLY DRIFTING AWAY Katharine Baillie Strong.

Mr. Fleming is a partner in the firm of Messrs. Lowe, Bingham & Matthews, and is well known in His bride is the Hong Kong. -Recond daughter of the Rev. and vents it rising except in a few rare for causing an obstruction in Yu Mrs. W. B.. Strong, Glencorse, Mid- instances to the level of art: the Chinese Gims for all their irritating slowness move with flaw-

But

less taste and dignity. The comedy may he broad, but it never passes the wide gall fixed between brond- ness and merc vulgarity. In this instange the spectacular effects

Chau Street, Shanshuipo, by allow-lothian, and arrived in the Colony ing his fokir to carry on their work on Thursday on the P. & O. 8.8.

Macedonia. of erecting gates for the military authorities, on the public thorough fare.

-FROM ENGLAND.

[BRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE.]

RUGBY, June 23rd. Of the Soviet Mission all except one had left England and he bad been warned to go. Forty-one of the 53 Russians on the staff of the Trade Delegation had gone, six had The service was conducted by the received notice to go and the re- maining six had not yet been finally Res. J., Kirk Maconachic. The bride, who was given in marriage disposed of Distinct from those by Mr. T.. A.. Strong, of Johore, her two classes were Soviet citizens The N.Y.K. Line have issued a brother, was attired in a lovely numbering 350 employed in the were excellent and the thought booklet called "Suninier Resorts in gown of white georgette, the frilled Arcos and other trading organisa- tions with whose legitimate busi- ness activities it was the aim of the arose as to whether the Chinese Japan," in connection with their panels, trimmed with sprays of orange blossoms and white heather,

British Government to interfere as may not in time prove thesefvce summer excursion trips, which is She wore a tulle veil, held in place superb masters of film production. given free to prospective passen by

little as possible. Forty-eight had silver filet; also similarly

left or were about to leave, same This nation whose half-make-believegers. The booklet which is very-trimmed brocade shoce. She ear. or thrilled by well told, and battles have been ́s jest to the West

nicely got

ried a bouquet of white billies and voluntarily and others as a result- up is illustrated by

of special instructions: Of the re quickly moving story. Soine months might conceivably stage wholly

pink roses with trailing ferns. photographs of Japanese scenery, months ago a series of domestic make-believe battles with nn

The bridesmaids, Miss Catherinemainder, many who were residents dramas acted by Chinese under artistry undreamed of at Holly-and gives a summary of the accom Whyte-Smith and. Miss Joy Carrie, here before the Trade Agreement was concluded were being examined Roy-On June 10th, 1027, at Amoy American supervision were screen wood.

modation (with approximate prices) wore pink organdie over blue crêpe

This individually.

examination (China), Wo Mr. and Mrs.

de ebine, with wreaths of rosebuds Fansaxy Boy, French Coned locally. More recently an en- With their love of ceremonial means of access, and the interest- sulate, Amby, a danehter tirely Chinese production of part of and their supreme sense of despring features of each place.

on their heads, and carried dainty [3070

baskets of hydrangeas. the traditional Story of the Three tive ant It is not impossible: to

The Matron of Honour, Mrs. K. MARRIAGE.

Kingdoms " was. exhibited at the imagine that a peaceful China-if MADONALD-MCCONNELL-On June World Theatre and subsequent in Feuch, be obtained in this generation

Sentence of three months' hard. Read, was becomingly dressed in gath, at the Union Church, cidents of the story are being shown may find a method of self ex-

gald flowered chiffon with a panci labour was passed yesterday morn- JAMES ROBERT MACDONALD, son

of pleated georgette and wore a of the Inte Mr. James Mac Lo-day and to-morrow. The comedies pression in the art of the cinema ing on a Chinese who was found ruuset picture hat. donald, of Hong Kong, and

were notable for a technique of story which would effect a conquest of guilty of demanding money by Mrs. Macdonald of Seaford, Sussex, England, tr ISOBEL telling new to the film. The com: the world far different from that menaces. Two Chinese detectives NIVISON, younger daughter of

PRINCE A BUILDING,

CHATER ROAD.

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THERERE.

BIRTH.

♫

CONNELL and Mrs. McConnell, slowly but worked up to an amps- of Lynwood, Newton Stewart, ing cliniax. There was none of the Scotland."

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conventional film hustle. Equally uotable were the beauty of the settings and the excellence of the acting

F

must take time as risk of doing damage to legitimate trade inter- ests by hasty action was to be. avoided, but it would be pressed forward as rapidly as possible. Any attempt on the part of Soviet

citizens to engage in political activity under the guise of trade would not be tolerated. Deporta- tion orders under the Aliens Act would only be made if required to enforce departure in any particular

Cu6c.

The office of "best man" was illed by Mr. M. M. Watson." the late Mr. Williani Meplicated plot was unravelled very imagined by her selfish and second laid a neat trap for defendant who

At the conclusion of the wedding rate militarists, and far more com-was arrested in Shaukiwan im Garden of the Hong Kong Hotel, a rocéption was held at the Roof

plete.

mediately after he managed to where both bride and bridegroom. obtain $5 from his intended victim. were the recipients of many ex- When changed he said that the compressions of good-will from numer- ous, friends. Refreshments were plainant owned him money, but served and the hotel orchestra pro- TRIAL several witnesses whom he called vided music. to substantiate his story let him

down."

ANNOUNCEMENT.

At the Union Church, on 24th June, by the Rev. J. Kirk Macona chie, JoAN FLEMING, C.A., Goa

of Mr. and Mrs FLEMING, The Story of the Three King Coates. Penicuik, Midlothian, to KATHARINE BALIR, second daughter of the Rev. W. B. interesting for the sidelights it and Mrs. STRONG, Glencorse, throws on Chinese niannere and Midlothian.

At home, 105, The Peak, 20th, customs, and, incidentally, and per 21st, and 22nd July.. [4073

doms" Was a good deal more

Hong Kong Office: 1a, Chater Rd. •. London: Office: 21, Bride Lame,

Fleet Street, E.Q. 4.

The Daily Press.

HONG KONG, JUNE 25tu, 1927

CHINESE FILMS.

A Norwegian case (imported) of paratyphoid fever was reported yesterday. Other cases to be notifi- ed were, two of enteric and one of puerperal fever, all three being

Chinese.

St. Peter's Young Men's Club

A big attraction for this evening hups unconsciously, upon. Chinese hold another successful whist drive in the way of entertainments will psychology. A superficial criticismut St. John's Cathedral Hall last

THE SOVIET DEATH SENTENCES.

OF BORDER ROBBER

GANG.

(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]

Moscow, June 23rd.

Ju a happy little speech the Hon. Mr. W. E. L. Shenton proposed the health of the newly married couple and Mr. Fleming suitably replied.

Ten persons have been executed When the bridal couple left for and 19 imprisoned, as a result of Manila, where the honeymoon is to

:

the trial in the District Court at Korsten, Ukraine, of a gang ac cused robberies and murders in the neighbourhood of the Polish tarder.

It is declared that the murderers

of the film would be that a large evening. This afternoon the Club be the promenade concert to be be spent, Mrs. Fleming wore part of it consists of long captions hold their usual weekly launch and given by the full band, pipers, charming three piece suit of beige

drummers and dancers of the 1st

crepella with a red hat. illustrated by pictures of elderly bathing picnic.

Among those present were the gentlemen, perplexingly alike, and

Cameronians at Lee Gardens. It Rev. J. Kirk Maconachie, the Rev. After a short hearing yesterday, discussing very complicated plots

the inquiry into the cause of deaths only requires continued fine weather H. Copley Moyle, the Rev. W. Tfted to Poland after each crime. and counterplot. Towards the end there was some genuine comedy and Kwong was again, adjourned to air concert season at this popular A. L. Shields, Mr. H. R. Sturt, Mr. resulting from the loss of the Leung to make the opening of the open-and Mrs. Featherstone, Mr. and Mes. W. J. Carrie, Mr. and Mrs.

BANQUE INDUSTRIELLE. excellent spectacular effects. permit of the attendance of im-resort at East Point an unqualified

The complications of the story portant witnesses. would have presented no dificul tice to an efficient American pro-

Certain trees in Queen's Road ducer, but the clear and swiftly Central near the Royal Navy Dock At present Chinese cinematograph moving tale that he would havo yard, which jut out into the road art is in extreme infancy and suffers told would no more have reflected way, are considered dangerous to They have been URNISHED House and Flats from the crudities that are to be the real China than that successful motor traffic. French and onnibur, oc-

expected at this early stage of its musical comedy Chu Chin Chow, marked with white chalk, and their

removal is being." considered. casional tennis, Garage, moderato rent, development. In Hong Kong the for all its costume and seepio Single furnished wome, with boardauungenient of the local picture accuracy, reflected the spirit of the East. The first impression seemed to be a striking confirmation of the

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If the evening provee wet, the concert will be given in the Lee Theatre, which is only a short step front the Gardens.

-WEATHER REPORT.

Yesterday's weather report, fore- There will be a social gathering cast and remarks, issued by the for Serviceinen સ BL. John's Royal Observatory at 7.10 p... Cathedral Hall to-morrow, follow-stated:-

enterprise in presenting Chinese criticien often levelled against tho ing evensong. These fortnightly The Ishigaki depression has

C. Blaker, Mr. M. M. Maas, Mr. B. H. C. Hallowes, and Miss B. Hallowen, Mr. A. W. Eastman, Mr. R. M. Cleland, Mrs. Read (sister M. F. Key, Mr A. Ritchie, Mr. H

of the bridegroom), Mr. Strong (brother of the bride), Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs.

THE FINAL APPEAL.

THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY,]

PARIS, Juno 23rd. The Court of Causation has begun the hearing of the, final appeal in the case of the Banque Industrielle

TS. Whytenzie, Mr. and Mrs. de Chine, and has heard the report:

W. J. E. Somerfelt, Mr.

and Mrs. Templeton, of court counsel. Mr. and Mrs. Stevenson and Misé

It adjourned the examination of Stevenson, Mr. and

and Mrs, and the Misses Fowle, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. the appeal until to-morrow Wood, Mastor John Wood, the Hon. Mr. H. J. Jackinan and Mrs. Jack- |- man, Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Hender probson, Mr. and Mrs. Graves, Mr. and films, from time to time, but these Chinese by Europeans, and stated events are touch looked forward to ably passed into the Pacific. A de- Mra. A. Brearley, Mr. Bryden, Mr. Mrs. C. Bernard Brows, Mr. and

Ainsworth, Mr. T. G. Vaux, Mr. and in spite of their appeal to those with particular force by Mr. Ronner by all who attend, and there is pression, has formed over

Mrs. B. Wylie, and many others- interested in China and its people GILBERT, that they are, compared generally a very large number pre- Chinn.

including all the members of the

S.W.

would probably disappoint many with Westerners, a nation of child-eent. Music is provided and also LOCAL FORECAST:-South winds,

Here was a story such as light refreshments: film patrons who wish to bo amused | ron,

moderate, fair to showery.

SOUTH AFRICA'S FLAG.

[THROUGH REUTER'S ADENOX.]

CarGrown, June 23rd. The South African Union, Assom-

staff of Messrs. Lowe, Bingham, &y have passed the third reading

of the Flag Bill.

Matthews.