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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, JANUARY 26, 1934.

ECHOES OF

OF 1859

1859

88 Various Items Of News Of

The Week

THE BABES IN

THE WOOD

Delightful Panto- mime by Mr. S. A. Sweet

For many years Hong Kong. "children never saw a Pantomime. (19th-24th December)'

pelled to seek shelter in Hong but now they are so much the We hear that a fire broke out at Rong-viz, the Resolute, Romance fashion that the Colony can ec- Canton on Saturday which caused of the Bea, the Live Yankee, and tually boast of two of that Ilk in the destruction of about one half Richard

Bosteed. Some hydro- one winter. First the (annual of Mr. Commissioner Parkes Ya-graphical notice should be taken Helena May Pantomime, on one

barracks of this occurrence, man, as well as some

as a better side of the harbour, and now the lately erected."

course than that now in use can WKS

Brst YMCA. Pantomime' on the the chimney of a stove setting surely be discovered.

other side. The opening perform- fire to the floor or roof.

ance of the Babes In the Wood went on without a hitch at the "Y" last Wednesday evening and

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The

•

cause

We hear that there was a poc From an ann ancement in the attendance at the Hippodrome proved to be a great success. first page, our readers will observe last night, we suppose in conse-It has been written by Mr. 8. A. that the Bergeant amateurs of the quence of there being a represent-sweet and produced by Mr. W. Garrison will give a performance ation for the benefit of a Ser- Robertson, while Irene Roe and to-morrow evening for the benefit geant's widow at the Garrison Rupert Baldwin are responsible for of a Sergeant's widow and child-

Theatre. Next Friday, the Gover-the music. The stage of the "Y" ren about to leave for England.nor and his lady propose honour has been specially enlarged and is We feel sure that such an appealing the Hippodrome with the will not be made in vain, and that presence on which occasion we both the laudable gallantry of the have no doubt the attendance will Sergeants and the object for

be both numerous and fashionable, which it is undertaken, will not be forgotten by a community cele. brated for their princely charity.

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The steamer "Hong Kong" brought down 150 of Mr. Austin's hired emigrants, which with those brought down by Mr. Lobschied, will make up the complement fo: the "Whirlwind," o be despatch ed Immediately.

now big enough to accommodate a chorus of over twenty, whose pretty costumes (kindly lent by the Phil- harmonie Society) and excellent singing were one of the great successes of the first act.“

In the first scene (the Baronial

We learn from Macao that "a" Chinese cookie broker was detect-Hall we are introduced to a very ed kidnapping for one of the bar-sinister." Uncle" in the tall and racoons, a lad about twelve of ultra-Mexican figure of James Fer- fourteen years of age. The Pro-guson; while Jack Grenham in a curador sentenced him to six do- black satin dress. and wonderful en lashes, after receiving which gray toupé made a most amusing The "Babes" were he was detained in custody in a old nurse. room in the senate house a con- prettily played by Helen and siderable height from the ground. Winnie Ingram, the clear diction The wretch being aware that a and confident acting of the little `The winds in the China Sea nust most cruel death awaited him at girl being particularly good. have blown very irregularly this the hands of the Chinese authorit

There have year.

no lessies, precipitated himself out of the been than four American ships, bound for window into the street, and was Shanghai which, having failed to taken to the hospital in a most fetch that port, have been com- ¦ precarious and mutilated state..

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Around the Courts

PICK POCKET GAOLED.

"For Theft of Two

Five-cent Pieces. Charged before Mr. Balfour in the Central Magistracy yesterday with stealing two Ave-cent pieces from the pocket of a pedestrian, Leung Kau, 18, unlicensed veget- able hawker, pleaded not guilty. He contended that complainant denied that the money was bis but when he (defendant) was struck by a district watchman, the complainant admitted the money was his.

Complainant stated he had $5.50 in ten-cent pieces, of 40 cents in five-cent pieces, in his pocket.

Sentence of three months' hard labour was passed on conviction.

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For Receiving Radiator

Cap. Described as "a man hanging around the streets waiting for a Job," an

unemployed Chinese pleaded guilty before Mr. Balfour'

in the Central Police Court rester- day to a charge of receiving a radiator cap which had been stolen from a motor lorry parked i in Wyndham Street near the Dairy Farm.

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Defendant stated that "another man, Ah Pei, stole it and gave it

to him.

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per month, including food pro vision. Det-Bergt. Fowlle said that on Tuesday afternoon, a cus- tomer purchased a leather purse for one dollar. Instead of making out the usual chit, the defendant put the money in his pocket.

GUNNER IN TROUBLE

"Evelyn. O'Hagen as Mald Marlon, and Audrey Steel, complete with top boots as Robin Hood, sang and danced delightfully, and the ac- companiments to their numbers were played with the verve and precision we always associate with Ronnie True (without whom no "Y" performance would be con- sidered complete). All the other accompaniments were effectively played by Margery Rice, A.TCI.

The second scene (a woodland glade) was particularly attractive and was enhanced by the skilful Bghting of Mr. J. Young. Much praise is due to Bob Selk and Dan Marshall for their splendid acting act fooling as the Robbers. Their

the forest Was fight in

most realistic and their final exit with that gigantic and amusing crea- tion." Walter " roused a great deal of mirth

so too, did the burlesque of a sentimental dance by the Uncle and Nurse which was" vigorously encored.

Serious Charges Alleged. Sergeans Francis Bernard Wil.. Eight dainty Uttle pupils of Miss liam Edward Pratt, of the Hong- Winifred Henderson danced ador- kong and Singapore Brigade, Royal ably as fairies, and Irene Roe Artillery. was again brought up made a statuesque Fairy Queen, at the Kowloon Magistracy before and sang sweetly in front of the Mr. Wynne-Jones. yesterday on curtain

six charges relating to obtaining Another most effective number letters by false pretences and de-was the singing of the three laying the delivery of several troubadours against a vivid sunset- postal packets at Gun Club Hill, glow. The curtain came down to In applying for another remand, the rousing strains of "The Sun Detective Sergeant Goodwin told Has Got His Hat On.” sung by the Court. that he had been in-Robin Hood and the entire com- structed by the Assistant Attorney Dany, who are to be congratulated General to "ask for committal on an excellent first. performance. Mr. D. L. Strellett appeared on Thursday night, while a special The pantomime will be repeated on behalf of the defendant.

Matinee for the kiddles will be His Worship accordingly TC- manded the case, for seven days Eiven this afternoon.

Characters.

ACWO.

and fixed the afternoons of Fri- day, Monday, Tuesday and Wed- nesday, February: 2, 5, 6 and 7 for 1st Troubadour........Ralph Dormer. hearing.

Troubadours

MARINE COURT CASES

Uncle Nurse Babes

Jack

Rupert Baldwin, Walter Sharpe, Wm: Simpson.

James Ferguson

Jack Grenham ›

Failing To Produce License

Helen Ingram. Three Chinese. Chan Kee, Chan Robin Hood ... Audrey Steel. Joan............... Winnie Ingram. Chla and Chan Tal all described Maid Marian, Evelyn O'Hagen as fokis of Lighters No. 81V and Robbers....Bob Selk, Dan Marshall Detective-Inspector J. Murphy, No. 10037, appeared before Com-Fairy Queen

Irene Roe. for the prosecution, said that anmander Role at the Marine Court Walter "Front, Charlle Wright hour after the theft occurred the yesterday, charged with falling to defendant was arrested in Staun produce their licenses when re- Fairies:-The Pupils of Miss Wini-

Back, Jack Luke. ton Street. The radiator cap was quesied by the Water Police, om- found in his pocket wrapped up cer. while they were on board the (Continued on previous entumn.) | in cloth. Another man, whom 8.8. Canton, Wednesday last. the defendant alleged had com-1 All the defendants pleaded guilty mitted the theft, did exist, but he and were each fined $3 or three could not be found. The cap was days hard labour in default. valued at $2. There was no police record against the defendant.

Bentence of one months' hard labour was passed.

Unable to obtain a Living up country, Chan Fat, 43, a banlahee, returned to Hongkong. He was brought before Mr. Balfour in the Central Police Court yesterday and sentenced to nine months' hard labour Inspector. Vincent prosecuted.

Mong Chong, charged with the unlawful possession, of a diamond zing valued at 8150, was remand- ed for a further 48 hours bý Mr. Balfour in the Central Police: Court yesterday. Ball was grant- ed in the sum of 8300," Detective- Sergt. Fowlle said it was suspect ed the ring belonged to one of the officers aboard the President Coolidge, which là due in to-

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Unlawful Mooring of Boat For unlawfully mooring her boat outside five others. lying alongside the ss." Kaying last Wednesday, a Chinese boatwoman named Kox Ho, was charged be- fore Commander Hole at the Mar- ine Court yesterday.

The defendant pleaded, galits and was fined $3 or three days, hard labour.

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