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THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, MAY 13, 1929.

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SLIGHTLY USED.'

THE STORY OF A HUSBAND WHO TURNED UP.

MAY MCAVOY AND CONRAD NAGEL.

[BY OUR FILM CRITIC.)

"Slightly Used" is the title of A film, which you can see at the Queen's to-day, in which a young | woman announces her marriage to

STUDY OF GEOLOGY.

S.C.A.A. PAVILION.

CANTON BRANCH OF THE THE OPENING CEREMONY.

GEOLOGICAL SOCIETY.

In spite of political changes and civil wars China has been making alow progress in developing her study of science. Everywhere acien- tific workers are handicapped by lack of funds and uncertainty of conditions, but they are pushing ahead, unmindful of obstacles.

Geology

WAS introduced into

a man she has never seen, and who China:later than any other science is safely distant in Nicaragus; in but with the organisation of the order to get peace and quiet in her | Geological Society of China in own home.

Peking in 1999 geology was put oa a May McAvoy is the heroine Cyn-Brm footing and with men like. Drs. thia Martin, and Conrad Nagel tho gentleman she marries" without V. K. King, W. H. Wong, H. T. asking his permission. Cynthia Chung. and Profesors J. 3. Lee takes this course because her father and A. W, Grabau, devoting part. refuses to allow her two younger

or all of their time to research, the sisters, who are both engaged, "to marry before she does. Judging by geological horizon has been greatly the specimens of Hollywood's man-widened and extended. hood whom the sisters bring for ward to induce their elder to for sake single blessedness I could not wonder at her rather desperate

ruse.

Later, when another young man comes to pay a visit, Cynthia finds it convenient to kill her husband

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(Conrad Nagel) in distant Nic ragua has read, with surprise, in the paper his marriage and death notices, and comes back to investi- gate, and, cutting out the gentle- man for whose sake he was kill. ed," marries Cynthia. The scene in which Cynthia explaing matter to her rather irrascible papa ia left to our imagination! It is all rather nonsense, but as a film is redeemed by some quite pretty scenes and really good acting on the part of the two principals. One of the two younger sisters regres that I do not remember whether the role was played by Andrey Ferris or Sallie Eilers-also acted very well and I expect we shall see more of her in bigger parts in the near future.

PROGRAMME FOR THE WEEK.

Queen's.

To-day: Slightly Used."

Other Woman with Dolores

New Surveys Established. Of late the authorities in different provinces have begun to realise the importance of scientific research and consequently many burenu for the promotion and advancement

of

science have been established. The Institute of Geology of the National Research Institute at Shanghai and the Geological Survey of Kwang tung and Kwangsi at Canton came into existence in 1927 The former is headed by Professor J. S. Lee and the latter, by Dr. C. H. Chu. Organisation of Canton Branch Bection,

MISS CHINA,”

Lady Shou Son Chow gracefully performed the opening ceremony of the South China Athletic Associa tion's new pavilion at King's Park yesterday, in the presence of a distinguished gathering. Among those present were Sir Shou Son Chew, the Hoa, Mr. H. T. Creasy and Mrs. Creasy, the Hon. Dr. S.

W. Tso, LL.D., O.BE., the Hon. Mr. J. P. Braga, representatives of other Clubs and members of the

Committee of the Association.

Prior to the ceremony the Asso- ciation's Troop of Boy Scouts form- ed a Guard of Honour to receive Sir Shou Son and Lady Chow,

Mr. O. W. Luke, the Chairman, "opened the proceedings by a speech.

in which he said, in part:—

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Ladies and Gentlemen,-I feel it a great honour as well as a plea- sure to welcome you to our in- auguration ceremony to day. Be- fore going any further I must say, behalf of the Committee of the Association, that we are very grate ful to the Government for allotting I cannot boset that we have a this beautiful piece of ground to us. roomy building but we have now a modern pavilion just enough for the purpose it is built for, amidst pic- turesque surroundings.

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slight indisposition, but I sincerely hope that long before the com pletion of our new bathing pavilion at North Point next month, he will have fully recovered.

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NEW TERRITORIES' SHOW. DOCTOR AS VICTIM.

COMMITTEE' DISCUSS NEXT

* EXHIBITION.

THE WATER PROBLEM,

A meeting of the General Com- mittee of the New Territories Agricultural Show was held on Saturday at Sir Robert Ho Tung's experimental farm in Shengshui.

TRAPPED BLACKMAILER'S

'APPEAL.

PLAUSIBLE MAN SENT TO PRISON.

Particulars of how a doctor was black-mailed were given in the Court of Criminal Appeal when Ronald Keith Chesterton appealed against a sentence of three years" penal servitude, passed on him at the Old Bailey foruttering & threatening letter and threatening to accuse of a crime."

Among those present were the Rev. H. R. Wells (Chairman), Mr. J. A. Fraser (Vice-Chairman), Mr. Our popular patron, Dr. Kate M. Manners, Mr. F. M. Staple

ton, Mr. F. C. Mow Fung (members Mr. Justice Avory explained that wall, is not present with us as he of the K.R.A.), Mr. J. L. MePher in December, 1927, certain medical in confined to his house owing to a

son, Mr. J. J. Whyte, Mr. Jman conducted the "examination of Bullock, Lady Ho Tung, Mr. T. P. a woman, who had been brought to Tong. Mr. J. D. Bush(Secretary), bis surgery by a man. Mir, Fung Cheuk, Mr. Leong Hon Kai, Mr. Tang Wai Tong and a peared at the doctor's house. He

A year afterwards Chesterton a

number of ciders from the various alleged that the woman whom sho districts of New Territories. doctor had examined was his wife.

The Committee dealt with Hs' allso alleged that she had an ' letter from Sir Robert Ho Tang, illegal operation performed upon. in which he stated he had been her, and that the doctor was respon- medically advised to take a holiday jsible for it. and therefore desired to resign

Lost His Head. from the Vice-Chairmanship of the

Sir Agricultural Show.

Robert Chesterton then threatened to wished the Association every success communicate with the police and to

The Constructional Part.

Some members of the Geological Society of China who are now con- rected with the Geological Survey of Kwangtung, and Kwangsi, got together on April 24, and discussed the possibility of organising a

Mr. Chan Chun Sang, Manager of branch at Canton, and after a short the Tennis Section, who was mainly discussion the proposal was adopt-responsible for the erection of the

pavilion, said:

ed. New members were

then initiated, with a registration of twenty. Before adjournment a com-

K. L. Fong, H. T: Lee, H. D. Cháng and S. S. Yoh, was elected.

Sir Shou Son and Lady Chow, Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen,-

Wooden Windmills.

Chesterton swore that £20 would "close his mouth for good," but, naturally, once having got money The meeting instructed the secremands. He wrote also, and stated

from his victim, he repeated his de tary to write to Sir Robert asking that unless he received £150 he

would show the doctor up." Lim not to resign.

To-morrons and Wednesday: "No mittes of five, Messrs. T. O. Chu, The praise heaped on me by the and looked forward with grent inlay information against him, and to.

Chairman is enough to make me Agricultural Society of New Tecil. The doctor, in alarm, foolishly

terest to the formation of the write to the British Medical Coun feel welled-headed. abould be directed to the worthy mation of such a society is now in

The praise ritories. (The scheme for the forgave him 4. committee, whose advice and un- selfish labour, baa this day given the hands of a sub-committee). you. Although it is not erected in us à pavilion as it stands before an elaborate style yet it will be quite adequate for the use of our ardent followers of tennis, and I hibition was then discussed and it doctor had recovered his good sense, small portion of members who are The site for the forthcoming ex- By this time, added his Lordship, hope ere long this building will be was announced that the sub-com for he went to a solicitor and the over-crowded with enthusiasts eo mitter bad recently selected a sait-police. A trap was set for the in popularity. Sportsmanship in ronds near the Fasling Golf Course were hidden in the room, and Ches that the game of tennis will increase able piece of ground at the cross blackmailer, for two police officers tennis is equally as important as in The matter of final selection, how-terton was requested to attend. any other games, if not more. The ever, was left over. real spirit of sportsmanship calls

del Rio and Don Alvarado. Thursday to Saturday: "The Cos- sacks." Wild horsemen, surg-

First Meeting Called. ing battles in rocky crags, grim

On the morning of April 28 the torture scenes, and Russian- Cossacks, inured to hardship first meeting of the Canton Branch and educated only to battle, Section was called by the Com- form the background to "The Cossacks, John Gilbert's new mittee in the lecture-room of the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer picture, Geological Survey, 51, West Street- a screen adaptation of Tolstoi's Mr. T. O. Chu was in the chair, and novel. A complete town was built for the play, with several more than thirty persons, attended. hundred Russines living in it. After a short address Mr. Chu in- Practically all the picture was troduced Dr. Hayasaka, Professor directed in Russian, as, with the of Geology at Talhoku University, exception of the principals, the Formosa, to speak on the geology actors spoke no English. The of Formosa. He gave a very inter central theme is the love of a esting and brilhart address, which boy and a girl, but there is another note; the fanatical love tions raised by members present. was followed by discussion on ques of the old "Cossack chief, played Prof. Arnold Heim, famous for his by Ernest Torrence, for his son. study of the structure of the Alps. Gilbert is the son, a swaggering said that the turning character of young soldier.

the mountains of Formon similar with the structure of the Alps.

World.

At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 0.20. To-day and Tomorrow: (5.15 and 8.20) Marion Davies in "The Patsy." (2.30 and 7.15) Chinese picture, Yeung Kwai Fee," Part L Wednesday and Thursday: (At 3.15

and 9.20 "Let Women Alone," a comedy starring Agnes Ayres and Warner Baxter. (9.30 "and 7.18) Chinese picture, "Yeung Kwai Fee," Part I. Friday and Saturday: (All Shows) Janet Gaynor and Charles Farrell in Street Angel,"

Star.

At 5.30 and 9.20. Matinees Every Saturday and Sunday at 2:30 p.m. To-day and Tomorrow:

Danger Girl with Priscilla

Dean.

"" The

Wednesday, and Thursday: “Becky,'

son.

Saturday at 9.15: The Baavard

English Comedy Company.

A Trap Set. The doctor asked him how much

for unfailing cheerfulness, unbiased place with regard to the water An interesting discussion took decision and unselfish behaviour, shortage. The Association had re-money he had received, and he res Tennis in the aristocrat of games, ceived many letters from the villag-plied £18. adding that he expected and I sincerely hope that all who ers asking for assistance during the another £100 at least. Then the play it will uphold its unimpeached present, water shortage in New doctor exclaimed: "But you know traditions.

this is blackmail," and the man re-

Territories.

The Chairman suggested that it plied, "Yes," adding that, unless As regards our innovation: of a is

Ladies' Section I am sure those might be expedient to build a re- he was paid more, he would "burst who have worked for or heard of servoir near Sap Pat Heung, which, fit," meaning that he would tell the this new addition will in one accord he thought could be carried out at police. agree that it is time someone should comparatively little expense, as the At this point the officers emerged do something to promote among ground in that district was especial. and took charge of Chesterton, who was very surprised. At the trial terest in the various kind of sports. the young women of China an in-ly suited for the purpose.

This Canton Section of the Geolo- gical Society will hold its ordinary meetings every month, and special meetings when necessary. Geolo- gists and other interested cordially invited to attend.

are

SAILORS AND SOLDIERS'

HOME CONCERT.

LOCAL DRAMATIC TALENT. ENTERTAINS.

A VARIETY PROGRAMME.

The judge, however, soon con- vinced him of the futility of that argument.

Another member suggested that Chesterton made the astounding The Association is the first of its wooden windmills might be con-allegation that the witnesses were kind in Hong Kong to lead this structed for pumping water and a set of liars, and he pleaded that movement and lady members are finally it was proposed that the he had only to prove that the encouraged to participate in what Government should be approached doctor was guilty of the charges he made against him to obtain his re- ever games that we have provided in connection with the matter. for their benefit.

A further committee meeting will lease from the indictment for black-

when it is hoped mail Lady Choy then unveiled the beheld on June Club's Board in front of the Pavi- to announce definitely the various jica, the characters of which, sign plans formulated for the fortheom- fyingSouth Ching Athletic Asso-ing show, which will take place on

January 4 and 5 next year. ciation," were written personally by Dr. C. T. Wang, Minister of Foreign Affairs at Nanking. She then performed the opening cere- mony with a gold key, which was ably inscribed. afterwards presented to her, suit

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INTERNATIONAL DANCES

DISPLAY.

DONATIONS TO CHARITY,

From Mr. Ho Leung, the hon. treasurer of the International

A concert by local artists in aid was given in the Institute ball on of the Sailors and Soldiers' Home

Sir Shou Son Chow, on behalf of Saturday before & packed house, including the love story of a modern Bag: Sandilands and Commodore Hill. tion in a witty speech.

H.E. Major General Lady Chow, thanked the Associa per, with Sally O'Neil and The Colonial Secretary and Mrs. He said the Association Owen Moore.. Friday and Saturday: "A Kiss For Southorn were unable to be pre grateful to the Government for Dances Committee, of which Mrs.

Cinderella with Betty Bronsent owing to illness,

granting then the piece of ground. W. T. Southern was the Chairman, The programme opened with He remembered be bad served on we have received the following state- led by Mesars. Parker and Tinson, priating play grounds, and he knew net proceeds of the sale of tickets selections from The Gondoliers" the Committee formed for approment of accounts showing how the

and supported by a strong chorus. that the Association had been for the International Dances Fes- "Fairies from the Moon," led by allotted a small piece, but he never tival at the Club de Recreio, Kow Mrs. Womack, songs by Mrs. Bel- guessed that in short space of loon, have been distributed to lamy and Mr. Brook, Mr. G. W. C. time it would develop into such a various deserving charitable or- Burnett in humorous items, and a nice spot. The Government hadganisations at Hong Kong and "Jockey. Dance" by four young dealt with the appropriations with Macao:~ ladies followed.

and fair Patron,

State of Account. 4.Ona

Janusty morning in he felt that the Association had a Somersetshire " (from

"Tom lot to be thankful for. He was glad

INTERNATIONAL DANCES DISPLAY. Jones") was rendered by Mr. Brock of the rapid expansion, although By sale of tickets per: Widow of Laurence Brodick and and chorus, and "The Teamen of the Tennis Section was still in its

Mr. Creasy insi sister-in-law of the Earl of Middle- England" (from Merrie Eng infancy. tan, the Hon. Mrs. Laurence Brod- and ") by Mr. Green and chorus. rick has had to resign her parlis- Two scenes from "Carmen"

Tea was served later, and two were tennis exhibition matches were mentary candidature in the Conser-presented by Mesdames Davenport

staged. vative interest in Denbigh,

Browne, Bellamy, Womack, Messrs. She contested the seat in 1922 and Parker, and Dormer, Misses Rachel

LADY'S SEVERED LEG.

AMPUTATION ENDS A PARLIA- MENTARY: CANDIDATURE.

In the first Miss Lee played Miss 1824 without success, and had beenWong and Phyllis Gittina. The Ton in a Stigles game, and after conducting a vigorous campaign in

accompanista were Mrs. Griggs, an even struggle the match stopped readiness for the coming election. Mrs, Woods, and Mr. Mason.

at 3 games all.. Between the operatic items, Miss. Doris Woods. a great favourite on the local concert platforms, delight

Since then Chesterton had written long statements that had been read, but there was nothing in his appeal, which was dismissed.

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A sparkling display followed in a doubles match in which the Rum jaba cousins opposed Ng Szegedra. Tracey,

The Hon. Mrs. Brodrick went for a holiday in Italy to prepare for the final stage, and while there con- tracted influenza. On returning toed the audience with a number of Kwong and Ho Ka Lau All four songs, which raised insistent de-showed up very well and were mands for encores.

frequently applauded for devet The entertainment was a great play. The match ended in a win

for the Bumjahns by 6-2, 26, 63,⠀

her home at Coed Coch, near Aber gele, near Denbigh, complications set in, and Sir Hugh Rigby, the sur- geon, amputated her right leg.

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