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LILLIAN GISH
Produced by the man who made" He Who Gets Slapped" and "The Tower of Lles." this new production has been hailed as one of the bigrest pletures of the year- certainly It is one of the most powerful, alike for thome. acting and dramatic force.
THE SCARLET LETTER
VICTOR SEASTROM
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With
LARS HANSON
and a
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THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27th, 1928.
WING HING BANK FAILURE.
PARTNER WHO FELT UNWELL.
A LONG VISIT TO CANTON FOR HIS HEALTH.
The failure of the Wing Hing Bank to the extent of a million and a quarter dollars was mention ed at the Bankruptcy Court on Saturday marning, before the Chief Justice (Sir Henry Gollany: A co-partner in the Bank, who lelt the Colony after his partial public examination, nearly two years ago, and had not been seen alter that had now been arrested a few days ago,
Following his public examination
THE CRAIGENGOWER CLUB.
ANNUAL BACHELORS' DANCE.
A FESTIVE AFFAIR.
The Craigeagower was at its most festive on Sarday night for the antrual Back Ors' Dance and a large number of embers and gueste enjoyed the spitality of: the Club. The Fredeat in his speech of welcome had much to say about home rulo," but the many ladies present ruled the evening with a very light hand and every thing was of the most light hearted
crder.
This air of festivity was strong amongst the company, and the chib rooms had caught the same spirit and were gaily decorated. Colour- ed streamers and lights festooned the walls and ceilings, while hearts, cupids and cats (what was the exact significance of these last)
ARE THERE ANY LETTERS FOR YOU?
UNCLAIMED "CORRESPON- DENCE, ETC., AT THE G.P.O.
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THE OFFICIAL LIST FOR SATURDAY.
A General Post Office notification," issued on Saturday, gives the fol- lowing particulars with regard to unclaimed correspondence, etc., awaiting at the Post Office, and also unclaimed radio telegrams at the Radio Telegraph Offee, Gov- ernment Building:
THRILLS and LAUGHS
THERE YOU ARE
With
on Saturday by the Official Re-filled every available space. At the ceiver (Mr. E. L. Agassiz) His end of the main hall was an enor Lordship seatured debtor on his mous latch key, the emblem of Donaldson, A. Dubois, R. Elle-CONRAD
freedom.
conduct.
G. Adair, J. B. Affleck, H. Arns, Madam Balisosi, T. Brown (Denis Murray & Company), I. A. H.
"Bell, Brown, Dr. C. AP. Rev. and Mrs R. Callea- der, C. A. Calkins, H. Callier, Commercial Pacific Cable Co., R. seu, C. H.. Edwards (r/o Crossley, The Regent Orchestra provided Ltd.), D. Fraser, I. Goldenberg, music until the early hours of the J. Haywood, H. C. Hardy. E. morning, and the floor of the hall Henke, H. Happe, I. H. C. Highet, was always full. Fo the intervals E. C. Hudson, W. Killeck, Rev. between dancing there was ample G H. de Kay, W. T. Karol, J. K. sitting out accommodation arranged Lau, M. C. Lu, R. A. Larning, in the grounds of the Club.
Debtor was present in Court in police custody. When he was aak- ed why he left the Court offices where be was required for signing the notes of his public examination, in March, 1926, and from that time until his arrest had not put in an appearance, debtor replied that on the occasion in question he did not teel well, and not believing in Western medicine he went to Cann arrival each lady was present.
ton to see a Chinese doctor;
Debtor claimed that he did not know he was wanted by the Court, He also denied the receipt at a notification from the Court that un- less he put in an appearance, a warrant would be issued for his
arrest.
Had Never Seen His Concubine
Write During 20 Years!
In reply to another question, as to who lived at his house in fos- que Terrace when he went to Can- ton, debtor said that his concubine, Li Leung Shi ived there for a time, but shortly after he went to Can ton she left this houses
Questioned with regard to the igunture of Li Leung Shi, debtor said that he did not know whether the signature on the receipt was hers or net. Although he had aved with this concubine for a mat- ter of twenty years, he had never seen her write.
The Official Receiver stated that this receipt was for a notification from the Court that unless delitor put in an appearance a warrant would be issued for his arrest.
Debtor replied that if his con- cubine had received the notifies tion, it had not beea ent to him. When the Official Receiver aug gested that debtor's co-partner in the Wing Hing Banks had also call ed at the house and seen the con- cubing and that she had told the co-partner that debtor had gene
A very welcome and excellent supper was served in the billiard room during the course of the even
ed with a numbered ticket, and later in the evening lots were drawn, and the holders of the lucky numbers were presented with prizes of various kinds.
In accordance with the rights of bachelors and free men, this very enjoyable evening was carried on well into the hours of the next morning.
WHARF & GODOWN CO.
ANNUAL REPORT.
The report of the directors of the Hong Kong & Kowloon Whart & Godown Co., Ltd., which will be submitted at the annual meeting of shareholders on Wednesday at noon, states:
The pret on working was 81,063,420.63 для compared with 8734,838.14 in 19. The balance for the year, after transferring 830,000 to Renewals Account, 850,000 to dredging account, deducting dirce tors and auditors' fees, allow ing for depreciation, and other 8682,305.68. The outgoings,
amount brought forward from last year is 8239,733.68 making a total af 8993,039.84 available for appre priation.
The directors recommend the pay. ment of a dividend of $8 per share absorbing $610,000 and the carry ing forward of $3,039.24.
A.
Rw. G. W. Lewis, Link Wun Sun Smith, R. Mean, Henry Miller, A. Mills, Geo. 8. Mei, J Ogden, W. Oweny Mons Ostroumoff, R. Palmer, Miss E. M. Pye, Mr. Petrol, Miss A. Platt, D. Feska, H. Pampanga, M. A Sofaer, Vin Summers, G. Sadoriu, Kate South, Ch. Trimm, K. Vogel, M. E. Vittaly (Associated Drug Co.), Wong Sing Woon, J. W. Wil son (H. F. Ritchie & Co.), H. W. Welman, Wan Sur, Messra. F. D.
H. A. Welker, N. S. Wong.
Unpaid Correspondents.
H. Charence (c/o American Con- sulate), W. Hughes (c/o H.K. Hotel), Mr. and Mrs. Edith Jack- son, Dr. Darcas Kwok, Dr. C. M. Lee (Episcopal Hospital), B. F. Muller, Miss V. Smith (c/o Ameri- can Consulate).
Registered Articles,
H. Artis, Mous Casseille: Madame Deutz Mrs. F. S. Gib bings (.. Macedonia), Gobaid Ram Katyal & Co., "Hong Kong Publishing Co., Kou Yao Kai, B. Krivoss, M. L. Lakeman (c/o H.K. Hotel), Maclean (c/o H.K. Hotel), W. W. Murdock (c/o H.K. Hotel), Nguyen Dan Nhung, K. C. Perera, H. Pearson, Miss Rosi Sanches, Capt B. Schrieber, G. Schweizer (c/o H.K. Hotel), Ch. Trimer, Paul Wolwort (8.8. dn were), Yardynsky (e/o Ottery).
Parcela. Cheah Wing Cuer.
UNCLAIMED RADIO TELEGRAMS.
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** Address Scribes Shangozeng 9583 1141
During the year the Hon. Mr. to Macao, debtor suid that he did. O. Lang and Mr. A. S. D. Leesingkan nos know whether the concubine was at the house then. He was Cousland resigned from the Board,
Mr. M. T. Johnson and Mr. A. W. Mangostan unable to explain her action, Per- haps it might have been her wish Hayward were invited to fill the Kanyune to keep him (debtor) from being caneirs. Since the end of the Rose Wong..... worried, as she knew he was ill year Mr. M. T. Johnson retired Safter
and Mr. C. Gordon Mackie was in- Importers _Agnocy Debtor stated that he had not vited to fill the vacancy r. A. Wootong Tungwah heard that other official notificationes. Gubbay and Mr. Frank Austin Toesent had been sent to the Mosque Street retire according to the Articles of Leegeeman House and not accepted
Debtor further said that he came Association, but, being eligible, 1190 30
offer themselves for re-election. Laupaktoan back to Hong Kong on one or two
Messra. Percy Smith, Seth and occasions and lived at Kowloon Fleming, and Messrs. Linstead and City. He heard that the effects of Davis have nudited the accounts the Wing Hing Bank had been "done away with and he did not to be presented and offer themselves
for re-election.. think then that it would be neces zary for the notes of his public examination to be signed. He did not think that his absence would embarrass the trustees as the ac- countants knew all about the ac-
counts.
A RECEIVING ORDER. In connection with the affairs of the Connaught Motor Car Com- pany, a receiving order was grant- ed. The debtor company were not represented.
Extent Of The Failure. Asked if he knew the Bank had Mr. L. R. Andrewes for petition failed for a million and a half doing creditor was served by substi- lars, debtor said he thought the tute service and affidavit as to ser amount was a million and a quar vice. The act of bankruptcy relied on was that execution was issued
ter:
Asked if he knew what dividends the creditors had received, debtor said that there had been some talk
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ALLEGED USE OF SECRET
RUBBER GLOVES. “
Allegations; that a spiritualistic medium desired to postpone the hearing of a libet netion were made in an application on behalf of Mr. Frederick Tansley Munnings, of St. Phillip's-road, Surbiton, Sur- rey.
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FINAL SHOWINGS TO-DAY At 2.30, 7.15 & 9.20:
To-Day At 5 p.m.-Miss Violet Capell's Pupils' Dancing Display.
A handsome actor" and two leading women in the old, yet ever new, story of the man who came back
THOMAS MEIGHAN
In
TIN GODS
With
RENEE ADOREE AND AILEEN PRINGLE
AT THE
WORLD
FINAL SHOWINGS TO-DAY
At 5.15 & 9.20 Only
At-2.80 & 7.15.---Chinese Drama "The Romance of a Star.”
The star of "The Big Parade" in a stirring romance of the days when men fought to a finish with bare knuckles—,
BLARNEY
With
RENEE ADOREE AND RALPH GRAVES
AT THE
STAR
· BULL-FIGHT IN MADRID STREET.
TOREADOR'S IMPROMPTU WITH ESCAPED ANIMAL
MADRID, Jan. 23rd. Early this morning, while one
It
FINAL SHOWINGS TO-DAY Continuous 2.80 to 11.15.
GAIETY AT MAY HALL. ANNUAL CONCERT AND DANCE.
There was a delightful display of classical dancing by the Misces The re- Helen and Stalla Ho.
entitled Chinese comedy play sidents of May Hall contributed a
This was
May Hall of the Hong Kong Mr. S..J. Duncan, for Mr. Mun-
University was the scene of a very nings, asked Mr. Justice Avery to postpone the hearing of Mr. Mun-
happy gathering on Saturday night when the Warden and re- nings's action against the Daily After proof of judgment and Sketch and Sunday Herald, Ltd.,
sidents held their annual concert and dance. There were three of 40 per cent, but he understood execution had been made by peti- down for hearing until an order.
hundred guests present and the re- the Chief Justice had not approved tioning creditor and the Head made by a master and been com of this.
Baik, His Lordship made a replied with The order was that cattle were being transported to
with streamers and balloon The Official Receiver: Actually,ceiving order.
the action should be discontinued the municipal slaughter-houzes, aception ball was prettily decorated the creditors have received noth
TO BE TAKEN IN CHAMBERS. on the terms that Mr. Munnings bull succeeded in escaping ing."
Questioned as to how he had been
In connection with the affairs of should pay the agreed or taxed rushed madly along several im supporting himself during the two Chan Tae Chenk it was stated that costs and should give an undertak-portant streets of the capital, years of his absence, debtor said he the evidence of Too Kwan Lok was ing not to bring any other actions chased by policemen, on motor
About half-past ten, when the aising the Wind" received assistance from his mother to have been heard by the Court. against the defendants in respect cycles.
Alter farther questions, the Off Mr. M. M. Watson applied that of the matters complained of.
Mr. Norman Birkett E.C., for bull appeared in the crowded woll received and the players were of the loudly encored. Leading Beaman eint Receiver announced that he the evidence should be taken in would like the public examination private, claiming that debtor had the defendante, opposed the appli- Avenue. Gran Via, doe further adjourned.
no right to be present at such cation and described Mr. Mun spectators took off his overcoat and, Straws and Cpl. Mayes of H. M. S. nings as a fraudulent medium, who widding it as a torendor's cape. Argus were niso present and gave Mr. M. K. Lo, who appeared for examination.
particularly duets being. debtor indicated that he had sub-
had been exposed in the defen-effectively hindered the animal's some delightful comic numbers, dants' newspaper. They and set rushes. At the same time he called their mitted the name of a local Chinese
his house nearby. Then, with talented musical troupe also earn- gentleman as security for bail and
out his convictione for fraud into a friend to fetch a sword from good, Messrs. F. Barney & Co., a he understood that the Official Re
various places.
In 1919 at Portemouth he was panic-stricken people. rushing hithered plenty of applause.
The Antidotes" archestra pro- caiver was satisfied.
found by local spiritualists to have and thither, he took the sword and, secreted a pair of rubber gloves is after several adroit passes, killed vided the music for the dance," his clothing in order to produce the ball in the middle of the road, which was kept up to a late hour.
of the the soft touch it was declared by amid the vigorous applause o mediums to be charseteristic of spectators.
The Official Receiver said that be Was Batisfied in eo-far-as-the Secre tariat for Chinese Affairs had as sured him as to the bona fides of the gentleman in question but he did not know his exact financial etanding.
His Lordship eventually âzed the Amount of bail at $15,000, debtar to remain in custody until the On- cial Receiver was satisfied as to the surety or sureties.
His Lordship granted the appli- cation
An application for adjudication and appointment of trustee in res pect of the affairs of Lo Tse Lim was granted.
NOTICE OF DIVIDENDS- DECLARED.
The hero, who turned out to be
The Government Gazette notifies the declaring of the following divi. spirits. He was publicly denounc dends of companies in liquidationed by the Portsmouth spiritualists none other than the toreador or under the Bankruptcy-Or- and requested to leave the town. Fortune, was warmly congratulat
..... The defence was a complete justified and carried in triumph by the, Growd to the café ho had left, where, dinance:...
Hong Kong Development, Build-cation.
Mr. Justice Avory: I see that he calmly resumed his interrupted ing and Savings Society, Ltd., (in liquidation): Savings Department. he became medium after he had breakfast. The carcase of the bull His Lordship, addressing the deb- First and final dividend of $100 been convicted of stealing a bicycle. was meanshe removed to the
He appears to have been mediam slaughter-houses tor: I am not at all satisfied with per cent,
Hop Lee Investment Co., of for transferring property from one
person to another. merciful to you than perhaps I Shamshuipo.-First dividend ahould have been. You must be $18.50 per cent," careful not to play any tricks.
VICENTE ATIENZA & Co. your conduct. I have been mors
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of
Lok Yeung Shing, of Shamshuipo." Public examination was then ad--First and final dividend of $5.50 per cent. in respect of his separate journed
debts..
"(Continued on next Column.)
Four people, including a woman, were injured by the bull before it Mr. Birkett contended that the was stopped by the forendor. The application was not bona-fide, woman's injuries are understood to Mr. Justice Avory directed that be serious. The Government is to the netlon should take its ordinary be asked to award a special decora tion to Fortuns for his bravery***
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