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THE MIDDLE

WATCH."

BRILLIANT A.D.C. FIRST NIGHT.

A THEATRICAL FEAST,-

The A.D.C. gave us an admirable hors d'œuvres, in the form of two capitally acted litila sketches a low days ago, and that prepared us for the really excellent four course

oral at 9.10, on Saturday night, in

the Theatre Royal. The A.D.C.

have a long list of successes to their credit, and." The Middle Watch," a Iarcical comedy of the navy, by Commander Stephen King Hall and Ina Hay, will undoubtedly be

placed high on that list. -

Mr. Ogg and the Spinster. Propriety aggoals the two ro maining ladies who have speaking parts, "Lady Hewitt" (Neca Grimble) and "Charlotte Hoplin son," who is so cleverly presented by Helen Prior. The part of the Admiral's Indy in not an easy or sympathetic one, but Nelea Grimble handles it skilfully especially in her

arness in the final act and in the clever dénouement which brings own the curtain. Charlotte" is of course, the opposite number to Private Ogg, R.M."-doar Mr. Ogg, the sweetest, man in the world -according to Mary Carlton. How "Mr. Ogg" enlivens the weary hours of the middle watch (the time, I mean, of course, not the play). His dry humour which ever fails, his quiet mammer under the most disturbing circupistancos, and just his face alone, so wooden

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1930.

KWANGSI-"IRONSIDE" CORRESPONDENCE.

COALITION.

POSSIBLE PEACEFUL

SETTLEMENT.

[FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

[AL letters intended for publiens tion must be accompanied by the name and address of the writer, not for publication, unlea so desir ed, but as evidence of good faith. ED.]

CENOTAPH SCENE.

GOVERNMENT HOUSE.

SUNDAY, NOVenuen :-

The Hon. Mrs. Victor Bruce arrived at Government House.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10:~-

The following were the guvals at

[TO THE EDITOR OF THE "HONG KONG dinner at Government House; the Hon. Mr. and Mrs. Shenton, Mr. DAILY PRESS."]

Hornell, Mr. and Mrs. Bouafield. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11:-

CANTON, Nov. 16. Considerable talk is going on in official and military circles here an to the possibility of effecting a

Sir, have just seen a photo- peaceful settlement with the graph depleting the irreverent Kwangsi." Ironside coalition. It stone at the Hong Kong Copotapli, is pointed out that, while it is be. immediately after the troops had youd the strength of the Kwangsi departed on the forenoon of Ar insurgents to make any sort of en-mistice Day. croachment upon Kwangtung, it would not be expedient to carry the campaign far into the mountain ous interior of Kwangsi. It is, therefore, thought that it would be

Worda fail to express the in- dignation which is generally folt that such conditions are permitted and allowed to obtain in a British Colony, where so any, en that

His Excellency the Governor and Lady Peel, attended by Mr. G. W. A. Tafton, Privato Secretary, and Captain T. A.. H. Coltman, A.D.C.,

Memorial Service at St. John's were present at Armistico Day

Cathedral.

The piny was, produced by 'Coin- and yet so expressive. Mr, Osent wiser to resort to political means day in particular, aro reminded of f Ceremonies at the Cenotaph, and

inander G. F. Hole and Mr. Rupert Eager has never done better than Foster, both gentlemen having this. With "Private Ogg" are AB- not inconsiderable part to play sociated Corporal Luckett, R.M."

|(Robert Charles), and the "Quarter Deckman" (Julian Reade). Both

to bring about a settlement.

Mow Pool Nam, à subordinate of Chang Fat Fai, who has been living in retirement because of his dis agreement with the policy of his

offered a post in the eth Military Route under General. Chen Teni Tong on condition that he should proceed to Rwangsi and try to take over the command of the Iron

upon the stage in addition. Com- mander Hole took the part of "Commander Badderly," of H.M.S. "Falcon "a rôle in which his contribute their full quota to the chief, is reported to have been knowledge of the navy in rent lifeces of the whole, and the scenes between Ogg, and his Corporal was invaluable in investing him

caused the house to rock with laugh-

with the just balance of respect and

friendliness in his relations with

ter.

Then the Captain of Marines, the captain. How much his dry Captain Randall," "poor Boside" humour and perfect sureness con- Bo," whose love for Far Entor tribute to the success of the play

causes all the trouble. Mielne would only be realised if he were Marriott plays him very well in unable to take his part. Mr. Rupert deed, and invests the role with con- Foster plays the Commander-in-siderably more life than the script

Chief, Vice-Admiral, "Sir Herbert' Hercules Hewitt, K.C.B.," the very mirror of a testy yet kindly auto- crat, sure of his every action when alone in the world of men, but a very babe when confronted by a woman. I do not know who had the honour of posing, unconsciously, for this picture, but Mr. Forster has studied every tiny action and reproduced them with amazing fidelity, never taking even half a step across the line which divides portraiture from caricature.

altogether easy job wheri she be suggests. Fay will not have an

comes Mrs. Randall one suspects.

remnants; still some 5,000 strong. It is believed that this could be done, for Mow Pool Nam, through his intimate contact with the leaders of the "Ironsides in the past, is still on good terms with

being short of food and ammuni. them. Moreover, the Ironsides,”

tich, would be glad to be reorgan. ized and taken into the Nationalist

camp.

that the Kwangsi troops under Pei Reports are also current here

Chung Hei and Wong Shao Hung would be similarly dealt with. Their differences will not be settled upon the field of battle unless ne other moans could be resorted to. Marshal Li Tani Hain, who has been

His Excellency the Governor took part in the Commemoration

at the Memorial to the Chinese who the supreme sacrifice which WAS auido by relatives and friends dur.died in the service of the British ing the Great War, while others Empire dicing the Great War

remember the pain and suffering of the wounded and sightlers,

Is not the Hong Kong Cenotaph quadrangle sacred ground

The procedure as adopted on Ar-

His Excellency and Lady Peel, accompanied by Captain T. A. H.. Coltnian, A.D.C., attended the foot-

ball match between the Hong Kong) Football Association and combined

mistice Day at the Cenotaph in Services, in aid of Earl Haig's London, might easily be followed

Fund.

in Hong Kong and there would beWEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19:- no complaints.

The Hon Mrs. Victor Bruce loft Government House,

It is regretted that it is found necessary to publish a letter of this nature but this is done with the hope that by drawing public at. tention to the matter, a remedy will be effected.-Fours etc.

T. T. LAURENSON,

President, Ex-Antive Service Men's

Association.

Hong Kong, Nov. 15.

KIDNAPPERS CONVICTED.

TICKET-COLLECTOR'S SUS- PICIONS CONFIRMED.

Good judgment on the part of a

- Mr. R. A. C. North and Mr. T. M. Hazlerigg dined at Government tended a concert in aid of the House. After dinner the party at-

Mission to Chinese Lepers at the Theatre Royal.

Lady Feel, attended by Captain T. A. H. Coltman, A.D.C., oponad A sale in aid of the Ministering Children's League at tho Penk Club.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER··13:—

His Excellency the Governor re ceived Subedar Major Hikmat of the 3rd Bá. 15th Punjab Regiment,

What shall we say of "Ah Fong" with his "disgusting reminiscences" about iny master Jones in Hong Kong" He provides the touch of local colour which gives the audi. ones a friendly closeness to the stage. I expect Mr. Maurice Barton will, as the times goes on, put a little more into his part, and perhaps walk a trifle more slowly, but it is certainly good as it stands and Ah Foug's entrances are watch-kept under surveillance in Nanking, ticket collector at Yaumati Railwho is relinquishing his appoint The Hero and Heroine. ed for in anticipation of something good.

is reported to have regained his way Station was responsible for But if the Admiral-as is just-in.

The Flag: Lieutenant" (Harold freedom upou condition that he the arrest of two Chinese, a man the pirer de resistance of this naval | Armstrong) and the guest (Frances should return to Kwangsi and urge and a woman, who were subsequent- feast, “Miss Mary Carlton," in the Lack) have not much to do but do his former colleagues to surrenderly charged at the Kowloon Ma person of Fax Grossman is the most it very creditably.

to General. Chen Tsaj Tong, The gistracy on Saturday with kidnap. delicious of sweets. Amerien should

former Canton Marshal may also ping a seven year-old boy. indeed be proud of so charming an

The scenery is as usual in A.D.C. take over the charge of both the addition to her womenfolk. I must productions excellent, and Messraillitary and civil affairs of his W. A. Cornell and G. F. Hole confess to a previous prejudice in have one more success to their eative province, it is stated, but it favour of English speaking voices, credit. The lighting was under the is not known if Marshal Li is will but "Mary's "accont is as delight-direction of A. Startling the ing to comply. fal to English ears as the prettiest stage management was undertaken

The Scenery.

by E. Grossman, D. W. Morley took

mont as Honorary A.D.C., owing to the departure of his regiment from the Colony.

The following were the guests at luncheon at Government Housо:- Colonel and Mrs. Larmour, Mr. Giving evidence, the kinapped Robert Dollar, Eng. Capt. and Mrs. boy stated that on the morning of Aitkenhead, Eng, Capt. Morton, November 11, while he was playing Mr. and Mrs Wodehouse, Mr. outside his house at 6 Woosung Stern, Mr. T. B. Wilson, Mr. and Street, the male defendant, woo Mrs. Forrest, Lt. Col. and Mrs. G. had been working as a cook, next Robinson, Mr., Mrs: and Miss J. door, came and asked him to go H. Davidson, Mr. and Mrs. But, for a walk. He agreed to do so as ters, Mr. Hall Brutton, Mr. and the defendant had played with him | Mrs. Archbutt, Mr. and Mrs. Ken- before. The man bought him a fer | nody-Skipton, Mr. Logan, Mr. cakes and oranges and gave him Cassidy, Mr.. Hegarty, and Mr. a cont. On the way they met the Andrews. There was 'full house on

woman defendant and together Saturday, H.E. the Governor and

His Excellency the Governor and delightful to watch and to hear Lady Feel. being present with a In the Bankruptcy Court

onthey went to the Yaumati Railway Lady Feel entertained to dinner at of her first number of guests, and, after the un- Saturday, before the Acting Chief Station where the men bought Government House-Mrs. H. Phil- -dramatic entrance to the last liquid doubted success of the first night,

"Alywin" which melts the heart it is probable that there will be few Justice (Mr. Justice Wood), the tickets. While waiting on the plat-lipe, Hon. Mr. and Mrs. Wolle, and

if any empty seats during the sub-discharge of Mr. Alfred David form, a man came and arrested the Mr. T. Stirling-Boyd. sequent performances.

Humphreys, who had been a part-two defendants.

accessories were kindly leat by Lane, Crawford, Ltd.

twist of a Franch tongue trying to the post of prompter, ant the stage produce our uncouth language. It is not a matter of accent alone, Fay Grosasman has-again to English eyes-reproduced the movements gestures and poise of the American girl which astonishing skill. She is

from the moment

of "Captain Maitland."

stage.

"The Middle Watch" will be re- peated to-night, on the 18th, 20th, 21st and 22nd, at 0.15 p.m;, and at 5.15 p.m. on Wednesday, November 19.

.E.M.B.

The Cast.

In Order of Appearance.

BANKRUPTCY COURT APPLICATIONS.

MR. ALFRED HUMPHREYS GRANTED DISCHARGE,

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14:-

His Excellency the Governor presided at a meeting of the Univer- sity Council. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15:-

And so to "the owner." I um

ner in the firm of Messrs. W. G. The ticket collector, who affected told, and I find it very hard to

Humphreys & Co., together with the arrest, next gave evidence and believe, that this is Mr. Gerald

his brother, was applied for by stated that the two defendants came Bennett's first appearance on the Private Ogg, R.M........Oscar Enger. Mr. J. T. Frior, of Messrs. Wilkinto the station with the boy and

If that is so, the A.D.C. Ah Fong Maurice Barton, son, & Grist,

bought tickets for Samchun. Seeg ist do everything in its power to Captain Randall, R.M.

Michael Marriott. Mr. Prior mentioned that Mr. Al that the boy had been, frightened kee to it that it is not the laat.

Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Lloyd lunch- Fay Exton......

Beryl Squance. fred Humphreys, applied in July he became suspicious and sent for There were signs here and there in Fing Lieutenant... Harold Armstrong. Inst for his discharge, but it was a constable who had them arrostad.ed at Government House. the cast, of stage fright, but Mr. Guest............ Frances Lack.

Giving evidence in the witness

Mr. N. L. Smith arrived at Bonnett was as composed as if he Nancy Howitt Ainslie Hallifax.found that po public examination

Commander Baddeley, R.N. had taken place_oving to an over-box, the male defondant slated that Government House. had been born and brought up in

George Hole night. The examination took pince he went to the station to get some the profession.

Charlotte Hopkinson....Heten Prior. Vice-Admiral Sir Hercules Hewitt, on September 11. He said that the wine which a friend had sent to

Rupert Foster.ases were incurred between 1923 him. The buy, who had been play ing with him before, followed him Mary Carlton Fay Grossman, and 1925, particularly in the latter there Lady Hewitt....Nefes Grimble. Quarter Deckmau... Julian Reade, year. The dividend was not large, The woman defendant stated that

Captain Maitland, R.N.

being only 3.75 per cent. He wish Gerald Bonnetted to draw attention, however, to Corporal Duckett, B.M.

Robert Charles. the fact that Mr. Humpbyere had Produced by G. F. Hole and waited for five years before apply Rupert Foster.

ing for his discharge.

The Other Ladios. Next for the other ladies, of whom first should be mentioned "Fay Eaton," since it is due to her charms that the whole tangle which caused us so much enjoyment came about Beryl Squance has by no means an ensy part to play. Fay" is intended as a foil to the very sophisticated "Mary Carlton."

K.C.B.

Committee and Helpers.

J

Miss Winnifrith and Mr. Mag- arry dined at Government House, and the party attended the first per formance of "The Middle Watch " given by the Amateur Dramatic

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16:

the went to the slation to buy a Club ticket for Fanling, While she was waiting for the train she was at rested and accused of having kid- rapped the boy,

The Magistrate (Mr. H, 1. But The Oficial Receiver (Mr. E. P. fore), convicted the defendants and sentenced thera to nine months' Messrs. R. E. Lindell (Chair H. Lang) raised no objections, men-hard labour each. She is a headstrong excitable girlman), J. Robertson, E. W. Hamil-tioning at the same time that there hovering on the fringe of being ono ton, G. F. Hole, M. Marriott, R. vero no creditors in Court. of the brightly

things, but Fostor (Han Secretary), and E. 8.

wisdom, C. Brooks. What harder task even for a very Champagne used on the stage has experienced actress than to play a been provided by the kind courtesy girl who is at once gauche and of Monara. Caldbeck, Macgregor & Concur Bery) Squance does well, Co. but needs to modulate both her voice and her gestures erensi might Perhaps the opposite advice

without their

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Bath used on the stage has beau feasts. C. E. Warren & Co., Ltd., provided by the kind courtery of China Building.

Electric fittings in Captain's cabin by the General Electric Co.

-His-Lordship granted the appli cation, subject to a suspension of three months, so in the earlier up- plication on behalf of Mr. Ernest Humphroys.

|

Appointment of Trustee.

Receiving Order-Granted: Leung Han-Man, of 27, Pottinger. Street, appeared in an application adjourned from the previous Court. Mr. F. C. E: Rendall, who appear ed for debtor, glated that, the hear ing had been adjourned in order In the case of Young Fook-Chiu, that certain assets might be got Lias Yung Kou-Tong, alias Young in. He had a cheque with him for Fuk, application was made by the the sum of 6325, which represented Official Receiver for the appoint debtor's assets. ment of himself ne trustee, A pre- vious order had been made for the appointment of an outside trustee,

His Excellency the Governor and Lady Peel, attended by Captain T A. H. Coltman, A.D.O., lunched with Mr. and Mrs. Bousefield at tho Hunters Arms, Fanling, and attend- od the 2nd meeting of the Faaling. Huab and Bags Club at Kwanti Race Courno.

Mr. N; L. Smith left Government House.

Herr Felberg, & Dueren engineer, aims to have made an unsinkable ship. He has constructed a steel mudel three fent long, which when laden with a weight of 85 lb. nad

be given to Ainslie Halifax, who plays Nancy Howitt," the Ad- miral's daughter. She is natural, but just a trifle too natural for, the The A.D.G. wish to convey their stage, where life is lived and emo- thanks for kind assistance rendered tions laju bate in public. Surely to: Commander F G. Morris,

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