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A Paramount Poháre with KOMITTA YOUNG HENRY WILCOZON JAN KIITKA KATHERINE D.MILLE and a cast of 10,000

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HOLDS FIRST ANNUAL DANCE

"BRIGHT LIGHTS"

Brown In His Funniest -Picture At The Queen's

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1935.

TODAY AT THE

CINEMA

Hong Kong

KING'S:—

"Bonnie Scotland” QUEEN'S÷—— 2

"Bright Lights" ORIENTAL:-

"Car 99"

Kowloon

ALHAMBRA:—

"Bonnie Scotland" MAJESTIC:-

"Murder In The Fleet"

STAR:--

"The Crusades",

KING'S:-

Coming

"The Wedding Night" QUEEN'S:-

"Smart Girl" MAJESTIC:-

"Hat. Coat and Gloves" ALHAMBRA:--

"King Solomon of Broadway" he

"BONNIE SCOTLAND"

Irvin S. Cobb, noted humourist, ence remarked in giving his defini tion of comedy: "It is tragedy standing on its head with its pants torn." He amplified this epigram by explaining that most any dramatic situation can be twisted into comedy anil that all humour is based on a serious premise.

Concurring with Cobb in this, belief, Oliver Hardy, rotund mem- ber of team of stellar fuastera, Laurel and Hardy, appearing in the Hal Roach-M-G-M feature production, "Boznie Scotland,' now showing at the King's and Alhambra Theatres, remarks.

"The atories that we picturize are almost always based on actual incidents most of them 'serious many of them garnered from news paber files, Where this is not true; we add dramatic situationa to make a background for our

HONG KONG RIFLE

ASSOCIATION

Spoon And Practice

Shoot

The weather conditions which were experienced by members of the Association who took part in the usual Spoon Shoot on the naval ranges at Stonecutters on Saturday afternoon, resulted in a general lowering of scores; am over changing light, a variable wind, and at intervals, rain or mist, made vision difficult and the Spoon winners have every reason to be proud of their respective achievements.

i

Now that the "1914" riftes nave been received by the Army members of the Association, there is every reason to believe that the number of competitors who already shoot with the aperture sight and sling, is likely to increase to three figures, while the same type of rifle, ordered by the Association for those who wish- to own their own weapon, is expected to arrive in the Colony during the present week. In view of this, and because the NRA. Postal Match, for which the Association has entered a team re- presenting the Colony, must be shot for by the end of December, special practices are being arranged at Christmas and during the week following, details of which will be announced shortly.

The leading scores in Saturday's shoot, which was held under", the usual King's First Stage Conditions, are as follows:-

Sergt. Warwick Pte. J. Green

SR. (B)

Score at Score at Score at Aggregate 200 yds. 500 yds. 600 yds, A.H. Ep. Nt. Hp. Nt. Ep.

2 32 30 33.5 4' 33,67 31° 39.33

Bcore

Nt. Hp.

Nt.

32 33

31 98.5.

93*

30 33.33 30 100.33

911

2 33. 31 30 28 32 5 33.28 29 33.29 29 33

30 95

38

28 99,68

36"

P.O. Mayo Mr. Macindoe Pte. Starr.... L/CPL Bradford

6 31 25 33.75 30 33.25 38 08 33

7 33.22 27 33.44 28-33.22 27 99.68"

'S.R. (A)

821.

Arm. S/M. McConnell 8 34" .30 34 27 33 Arm, L/Sgt. Stephens 3 30 Sgt. Howe

5 33.88 31 33

30 33.6 28 101.6 83* 30. 32 28 32

29 85

27 98.86

26 100.11

85t

25 * 88 28 95

80

L/Cpl Tonkings Sgt. Blackford Lt. Pattullo

⚫Nett Spoon.

7 33.67 29 33.44 28 33 2 31 29 30 **28 27 5 31 26 31 26 33

Handicap Spoon.

ន់ននឌឌ

(It will be noticed that, as decided by the Council at their meeting last Tuesday, separate spoons are now awarded Irespec- tive of whether the member heading the list makes the best nett and handicap score. When this occurs, the handicap spoon will be awarded to the next best handicap score).

original gags, for pare, acul GALA NIGHT AT| SEEKING LOAN

terated slapstick on the screen, sa exemplified by the screen, 18 ex- emplified by the custard pie-films-

of the early days of the movies, is

passe

"Although our humorous sequences in "Bonnie Scotland"" are without, basis of fact and are entirely original we have a To- Kustice threaded throughout the entire production to set off the

be comedy scenes,"

continued. "Those who saw "Babes in Toy- land," our previous feature pio- Joe. E. Brown, that wide-mouth-ture, will remember that much of es and the funniest comedian on the comedy was, in reality, invert- the screen to-day, captured some ed drama.

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"THE WEDDING NIGHT"

Tall, lanky Gary Cooper and blonde,exotic Anna Sten are paired for the first time as a new roman- tic team in The Wedding Night," which

comes to the King's Theatre, on Wednesday. It is a Goldwyn production. directed by King Vidor, and fea- tures Ralph Bellamy, Helen Vin- son and Siegfried Rumann.

more funs to his already increasing bost by the his side-splitting per- formance in "Bright Lights" now showing at the Queen's Theatre.

There is an argument in Holly- wood as to which is his funniest picture, and this is hard to pick for his pictures have been improv ing, but with the release of Samue! "Bright Light," the argument had burst forth with renewed vigour, but this can be said with a certain measure, of confidence. "that this. the latest one, is the funniest and the best that he has made in many years."

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"The Wedding Night" is dramatic romance in which Misa Sten portrays a modern American girl rebelling, against the dictates and restraints of tradition, and In this picture he has the role Gary Cooper appears as a success of a small-time comedy in a bur-ful, sophisticated New York author lesque road show who finally gets with whom she falls in love.

a break only to have his wife walk out on him

him the best of support.

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The

romantic sequences is supplied by William Gargan and Patricia

Ellis.

"SMART GIRL”

BRIGHT LIGHTS"

successiva

H.K, HOTEL

Guests Royally Entertained

The Hong Kong Hotel held its first winter season Gala Night on Saturday, when Cowan and Balley, Ted and Evelyn and Estelle Davis, entertained a large number of guests during the dinner dance.

The floor was crowded to capa- city, and late comers found du. culty in obtaining tables.

"The artistes received a great ovation; Cowan and Bailey de- lighted with comic songs; Ted and Evelyn danced the latest from Hollywood:

Estelle Davis as. Mistress of Ceremonies, caught the eyes of the ladies with her gorgeous gowns,

and

FROM U.S.A.

Dr. C. T. Wang's Request To American

Vice-President

Dr. C. T. Wang, formerly Chinese Maruster for Foreign Affairs, who sailed from Shanghai to Japan on Nov, 27, approached Mr. John N. Garner, American Vice-President, a cu-passenger, with a request for a ....$200,000,000, loan to China, the local Japanese press reported on Dec. 2. Mr. Garner's answer and the security offered could not be earned, the newspapers said. The proceeds of the loan would be used for laying new railways, and not diverted to military use, Dr. Wang is said to have assured Mr.

JAPANESE DO NOT CREDIT REPORT OF FEELER

•

The programme opened with Garner. Miss Estelle Davis ir her inimitable role of Mistress of Ceremonies. This pretty lady was dressed in a beautiful Grecian

The Japanese Foreign Office model, and, the material she had drcles on Dec. 2 derided press re- so tastefully selected was georgette ports from Shanghai alleging that crepe. There were rhinestone

Dr. C. T. Wang, former Chinese clasps at the shoulders and annister for Foreign Affairs, had Jewelled lamie belt at the waist..

approached Mr. John N. Garner, And that was not all. Bringing

the American Vice-President, with the latest · vogue in feminine attire, this charming lady changed a proposal for a UB. $200,000,000 any beautiful dresses that even-10am while they were on route to ing, and one could see that the Japan from China.

many lady guests present were not alow in taking note of the intimate detalls of each rown paraded......

WALK at once

How the eventually makes up to her is best left out as an advance Joe E. Brown is always funny. knowledge of It will spoll all the Thie wide-mouthed film comio fun of the picture.

has an over growing host of fans Ann Dvorak, as his wife gives who follow him through his cinema adventures with unwavering loyal- ty and hearty laughter. Anyone of them, and their name is legion,

Two reasons were advanced by will willing battle to prove that Joe E. Brown is the funniest 'come.

Galmusho officials for their dis- bellet in the rumour. One was The picture is preceded by two dish before the public to-day. shorts, one 2 musical which is Consequently

oach

that they held it unlikely that Dr. When Ted and Evelyn were exceptionally good and a cartoon- Brown picture strives to improve presented to the company as the Wang had been empowered by the F.KJ.

on the last one, and there is far

modern Rhythm dancers from Chinese government to make such an overture; the second was that more argument as to which picture is the funniest than as to which Hollywood. Evelyn player can claim that distinction. given the "once over by the ad- the United States would fight shy She was charm of a loan after Washington's bitter One thing seems certain however. miring crowd. That is that, the First National Ingly gowned in a dress of old cotton loan of two years ago.

experience with the wheat and Picture "Bright Lights" in which cloth with appropriate bodice and Joe appears now showing at the belt to match. That dance num- They declared, however, that it Queen's Theatre is the finest, pieber was mentioned, in the pro-was possible that Dr. Wang had ture he has made in many years.

gramme as "Paradise Rhythm," discussed the American silver- and it certainly was.

purchasing programme and its ITALIAN WARSHIP FOR Amid hushed sllence and every effect on China with Benator WI- one on the qui vive the two also on board the ss. President liam H. King, of Utah, who was SIAM BREAKS RECORD

versatile and much admired enter-

Jefferson--"Rengo.", tainers, Cowan and Bailey, were Poll, Dec, 1. One of the new torpedo boats, presented to

audience. fict of two beautiful sisters, the announcement of whose con- "Smart Girl" combines comedy struction by the Italian firm of and action in its modern treatment Mon Falcone for the Blamese Navy of a modern love triangle,

caused a furry in the League of Nations during the discussion of sanctions recently, has been com"

When two girls fall in love with the same man at the same time that should not only make news tris plenty of excitement as well. This is the theme of Walter Wan- ger's Paramount film "Smart The Accountants and Secretar Girl," a high-powered, fast-mov 1 Students Society, jointly with ing, sophisticated romance drama, the School of Accountancy and the coming attraction at the Commerce, will hold its first Ann- | Queen's Theatre,

Hai Dinner Dance at the Hong Centering around the loveoon-i Rong Hotel Roof Garden on Thurs day next, December 12, from 8.30

p.m. to 1 a..

Prior awards

to the dinner dance, and certificates wou by

the students and members, includ

ing the Gold Medal presented by Institute and the Institute of Completed and has just established a the President of the International merce (Inc.) England, will be pre-new speed record for craft of its Institute of Accountants, won by atuted by Mr. F., B. da Bilva of type. With members of the Siam Mr. Tso Chak Chun for First Place the Hong Kong and Shanghal Navy committee on board, the in the East in the various local Banking Corporation, the mentor vessel accomplished 32.54 knots an

-hour to-day.-"Havas." examinations conducted by this supervisor.

the enthusiastie

These artists who made so many ful dance entitled "The Continen- friends here last year introduced tal," which was so well received as their specialty the following that the room vibrated with ap

plause and encores, songs

-“About A Quarter Of Nine

"She's A Latin From Man

hattan"

"Steak and Potatoes"

demand).

(by

The next item which followed was the interpretation of a grace

LAST TWO-DAYS AT THE

KING'S ALHAMBRA

HONG KONG KH

KOWLOON

At 2.30 5.10, 7;15 A 9.30 PM: 1 A6 2.30, 8.20, 7.20 4 8.30 PM.

THE WORLD'S FAVORITE COMEDY TEAM IN 60 MINUTES OF HAPPINESS!TM

HAL ROACH

presen

THEIR

Greatest

LAUGH FEATUREL

and

AURE

HARDY

Bonnie Scotland

A million laughs in all lan- guages-as MacLaurel" and Macllardy do their stuff— and nonsense! Hout man! Don't miss it!

-WEDNESDAY AT THE KING'S GARY COOPER – ANNA STEN

in "THE WEDDING MEHT UNITED ARTISTO PICTURE

WEDNESDAY AT *** ALIANDRA. EDMUND LOWE ** "KING SOLDNER OF SHDAPWAY ** A UNIVERSAL PICTURE

TO-DAY MAJEV 10

ONLY

THEATREE

MURDER

THE

At 2.30, 520.

7.20 & 9.20 PA.

#OBERT TAYLOR JEAN PARKER fad HRALY • the MERKE

THEATRE

COMING-

“HAT, COAT ALSO

& GLOVES"

"LA CUCAROCHA”

(The Best ColoCRED SHORTS OF THE YEAR)

TRAINING GALLOPS

The following times were clocked at a training gallops of race ponies at the Happy Valley course on Saturday morning isst:---

W. Dis-plat 2nd 3rd 4th Last

tance F. Qr. qr. Qr.

Heart's Glory Ythan Twenty Grand Streamline

Soldier of China

Double Chance

Southern Cross

Racing Heart Philanderer

Alacrity

Wadebridge and Foxbridge Bag Tor

Soldier of Germany Able Amazon

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37.4 1.11.3 1.423

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29.3. 1.00.1 1.31.1

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1:19.1 1.523 2324. 321

1 79 1.19 1.37 23134

·1 32.3 103.3 1.32.2 2003 201

1

·35 1.07.3 1343 · 2.03.2⋅ 20.4

1 41 .1.19 1.55.1 27.1 25

1 40.2 1.18.1 1.504 2164 35

1

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... 1 364 1744 1.48

38.2 1.14 1422 2281 326

28.4

1 1342 1.09.1 1.40

Cold Morning and Empire Diy 1 38.1 1.08.2 1.391. 2003 MZ King's Fancy

Mayflower Racing Boy Night Star Halycon Pacific Hall King's Warden

Snowy River

The Tiger..

1

402 1.18.2 1.511 201

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38.4 1.33

1.43

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1.03.4 1.24.4

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32.3 1.023 1.22

35.2 1.08.2 103

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2001-201 21.4 Emergency Call and Rain Gauge 1 41.3 1218. 1582 231 Victoria Hall

43.2 1.254 2065 2203 321 Sci-Fa...

# 37.1 1.423 1.442

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Flying Tourist Goldcoin. Locksley Hall King's Justice

RIGHTS OF COUNSEL ARE QUERIED

Shanghai, Dec. J.

1,663 -2112 204.

Mr. H. A. Reeks, who was ing for Larb Singh, mit Jected to Mr. Méniziand sup the defendants on the groomd Mr. Maliana - had almos hearing agreed to 10PREZ, DIE Singh but in the lowentan The case of Larb Singh v. Tels changed his mind again. Singh and Chen Singh, which fiei-gistrar, Me, G. EL-SINNER, If we could only have these came up for hearing on November of the case ventil... A-A

[si 1 [he›wisbed 19: favourites with us for a longer 20, but was adjourned at the re spell, we should not worry about quest of Mr. B. T. Maitland, why he had Jurimiterion the depression and the uncer said he was undecided as to which: "Mitland" "froen” amen tainty of mandate affairs. A very ride he should appear for, receive 18 ngh #ine berringhi pleasant evening, indeed, but, alas, 1 a further adjournment in HM-znacks and batterty

Police Court yesterday morning, two not long enough-R. R