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A Gainsborough Picture „TO-MORROW "THE FLORENTINE DAGCER”

with Donald Woods-Margaret Lindsay A Warner Bros. Picture...

""THE WEDDING NIGHT".

directed the picture:

Cooper, as the author, suddenly learns that high living and luxury has ruined his literary ability and, with his wife, he goes to his country home in Connecticut. There" he finds fresh inspiration in the strange habits and customs of his foreign-born neighbours and

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1935.

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS,

TO - DAY AT THE

CINEMA

TROUBLE OVER ACCOUNT BOOKS

Hong Kong

KING'S:-

"Bonnie Scotland” QUEEN'S :-

"Bright Lights" ORIENTAL:-

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Chinese Picture

STAR:-

"Friday the 13th"

KING'S:-

Coming

"The Wedding Night" QUEEN'S:-

"Smart Girl""

"Big Broadcast of 1936" ORIENTAL:--

"Paris In Spring" MAJESTIC:-

"George White's

1935 Scandals

ALHAMBRA :-

"King Solomon of Broadway" "Music Is Magic"

STAR:-

"The Florentine Dagger" "Goin' To Town"

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HOCKEY

Second Trial Match

The 2nd Civilian trial match for the annual Combined Services v. | Civilians match has been arranged for Sunday, 15th'instant, st. 3 p.m. on the Club Ground, King's Park. Mr. F. W. Kendall, Resident En- The teams selected are as follows: gineer for Messrs. McDonnell and

Probables (in co.ours);—~M. Gorman, at the Shing Mun Valley Ramzan (KIT.C), Man Singh Water Scheme, was yesterday sum- (Radio), A. E. P. Guest (Radio), moned before Mr. E I Wynne G. Sommer (Club), M H Hassan Jodes at the Kowloon Magistracy (Radio), W. A. Reed (Club), L on a complaint of Lam Cheong, Oliveira (University). B. Gasano Sub-Contractor, who alleged that (Recreio), Sarnagat Singh (Radio), on November 19, he legally took Awtar Singh (KIT,CJ, Kalwal from his office at Shing Mun, var-Singh (Radio), A. P. Souza lous account books, and other do- (K.I.T.C.).

cuments...

"His Worship convicted

defen- dant and bound him over to keep the peace for a period of 12

months..

Mr. G. S. Hugh-Jones of Messrs. Wikinson and Grist, represented the complainant.

Reserves:-Back,

dos Remedios (Recreio); Half Back. A. 8. Bliss (St. Andrew's); For- ward, W. J. Brown (Y.M.C.A).

Possibles (White)—R. H. Wong (St. Andrew's), J. E. Potter (Club), t A. Tremlett (Y.M.C.A.), A. Bilva (Argonauta), D. McLellan In outlining the facts of the (Y.M.CA), N. Beltrao (Recreio), case. Mr. Hugh Jones said that. A. Fowler (Club), G. E. R. the complainant Lam Cheorg was unt November 19, a sub-contrar- tor at Shing Mun, and had sub-

contract to supply stones from the quarry, On the site, he had an office, where he kept his various account, books pertaining to the work and labour.

On November 19, he was absent from Shing Muŋ and it was alleg- ea that defendant with others of his staff, entered his office a' about 12.30 p.m. and demanded from his clerk, all the account books. Complainant's assistant who was in charge of the office at the time said that they were all locked up, thereupon. Mr. Kendal said that he would take them even if he had to break open boxes

BOOKS TAKEN AWAY

Divett (Club), Gurbachan Singh

Noovy (Club). (Radio), Pinto (KIT.C.), D. J.

Reserves: Back, Karnall Singh (K.I.T.C.); Half Back, Jaggeet Singh (Radio); Forward, A C. Carey (Club).

* Second Half-Divett Sarnagat Singh.

HON. M. BERES- FORD

the Lord Decies' Daugh-

ter Engaged

(Special Air Mail Service)

London, Nov. 13. The engagement is anonunced Of the Hon. Moya Beresford, younger daughter of Lord Decies. and the Hon, Patrick Herbert Bel-

lew and son of the late Hon. Richard Eustace Bellew.

Miss Beresford's mother, who died in 1831, was a daughter of the American inillionaire, Mr. George Jay, Gould.

It was, however, discovered that they were not locked up and, de- fendant took all the account books and certain other papers, and a he left the office he said to the clerk that all the books belonged to McDonel and Gorman and everyone was now working for him and not Lam Cheong. If they did not like that they would be paid off. Laler a search warrant was institüted and the books were found in Mr. «Kendall's office.

The first witness called was a This well-known musical play.

employed by which is being produced by the clerk and foreman

"A fortnight ago it was an- He the Lam Cheong at the worka Philharmonic Society At

nounced that the Hon. Patrick Queen's Theatre on January 15th sald that on November 19, Herbert Bellew and other brothers to 18th next is one of the most Cheong was not on the site and and sisters of Lord. Bellew had in the office been granted the rank and prece- Members of the troupe making popular of the series of musical be (witness) was

were in vogue at when Mr. Kendall, Mr. Ching and dence of sons and daughters of á the First National comedy "Bright plays which Lights," which

home early in the present cen- another of his staff, entered the closes to-day at

once at 12.30 p.m. the Queen's Theatre, heard what tury sounded like an argument coming Full of good tunes, with plenty from the star's dressing room on of fun and dancing. It provides a the stage. "I'm not going to let feast of colour, action and sound you do it, Joe!" That was the un- for nearly three hours, and was mistakable voice of Busby Berke-revived in London early this year ley "That's what you think I'm with great success. going to do it," declared the voice

"BRIGHT LIGHTS"

Lam

Mr.. Kendall said to witness “I

have

want all Lam Cheong's account books" to which he replied that they were locked up. Mr. Kendall said "I don't care," I "must them", and continued to take the books which were in fact not un- der lock and key. He made a search himself and selected some papers and put them together with the books.

of

baron.

JUBILEE MEDALS ISSUE

Not After Dec. 31.

#

(Special Air Mail· Service)

... London, Nov 20. The Royal Mint announced last night that after Dec. 31 next' no further issues will be made of the medal which was struck and plac- ed on sale to the public in com- memoration of their Majesties' Silver Jubilee. This' medal Was

The choruses of the Society are o! Joe E. Brown. The company found | noted for their excellence, and out what it all was about when With the music in the capable the camera and lights were fixed | hands of Mr. A B, Yule, the for the next sequence. Then the chorus of "A Country Gl" will be He told witness that Lax star comedian personally did a found to be ranked with the best Cheong had run away and bad dangerous leap from an upper box, | the Society has ever had."

cheated the Government out swinging on a curtain rope. and The Society is also fortunate in some 3,000 tons of rocks

which taking a nasty fan.

having obtained an excellent cast, amounted to some $4,000 and thai many of whom are new to the he (Mr. Kendal) would have to Hong Kong, Stage, and with the account for that. Mr. Kendall support of many old hands, are further went on to say, "I have making good progress towards taken Lam Cheong's contract back, perfection under the baton of Mr. you are all working for me now; Paramount's "musical comedy Yule and the skilful direction of those of you who do not want to. "Paris In Spring" comes to the the

Hon. Producer, Rev. Cyril I will pay of now." Oriental Theatre on Wednesday Brown M.A.

Witness said that he did not and Thursday.

The Society is to be congratulat give Mr. Kendall permission to Mary Ellis and Tullio Carminati ed in having obtained the services take the books but he could not head the cast of this film in sing-of these two gentlemen, and when stop him from doing so as he siz ing and romantic roles. Ida ft. Is stated that the dancing is in could do nothing at the time. Lupine and James Blackeley play the hands of Miss Daisy O'Keefe, ALLEGED DISCREPANCY the chief supporting roles...

who, it will be remembered, was La giving evidence Lam Cheong,

"PARIS IN SPRING”

Rather than commit suicide, they decide, they will soe Paris together and make their respective sweet, hearts jealous.

"SMART GIRL"

successes.-Contributed.

STAMP EXHIBITION

"

issued in two sizes, and in two me tas, fine silver and gold.

On the same date sliver crown pieces bearing the special Jubilee design will cease to be struck. For the year 1936 reversion will be made to the standard pattern de-

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GARY COOPER - ANNA STEN In "THE WEDDING NIGHT'

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SCANDALS":

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SIR BAILEY TO SELL 37 HORSES

£23,279 In Stakes This Year

London, Nov. 12. Sir Abe Balley, the South African

MASSON AT THE PIANO

Classical Recital At Helena May Institute

A pianoforte recital with a pro- gramme comprising the Three' magnate, is reducing his large Little Sonatas by Scarlatti, and string of racehorses. At the New Bach's Chorale, "Mortify us by Thy market December sales he will dis Grace" and "Fantasie in C Minor," Pose of 21 brood mares and 18 and to be

followed up. by borses in training, including schumann's Etudes Symphoniques. Doreen Jane, Lost Boul and Short Op. 13, would sound rather am- bitious, but when the rendering of He will continue to have a big these masterpieces were in the interest in racing with such wall hands of such an accomplished. known horses as Robin Goodfellow, player like Madalah Masson, there Shining Cloud, Valerius, Berkeley | was nothing but delight for music Hunt, Cecil, Dan Bulger, and a lovers promising number of yearlings,

Run.

...

Such was the case at the recital racing, especially after my suc- Helena May Institute yesterday I am certainly not retiring from given by this talented artist at the

cesses this season," he said yester- evening, and the large number of winning owners list. For several their praise for the capital musical | years 'I' have been Arst in the treat provided.

losing owners.

"I have been suffering for some

THE PROGRAMME

The love story of a famous New York author, played by Gary Cooper, and a New England farm

"Paris la Spring" deals with a responsible for the excellent the Sub-contractor, said that he In answer to Mr. Hugh Jones, girl, played by Anna Sten, is told

merry mix-up of romantic lovers, dances in the Society's production was away in the country on No-witness said that he felt he was In "The Wedding Night," the Carminati leves Miss Ellis, and of "Merrie England" in 1927: 1tvember 19, and on his return he entitled to take the books, as he Samuel Goldwyn production which Ida Lupino loves Blakeley, but will be realised that no effort is was told about the affair. He had was the boss on the job. He had

Carminati and Miss Lupine are being spared to place the Society about 450 men on the comes to the King's Theatre to-

авседа

Job and the coolies to think about and was morrow, Also featured are Ralph disheartened,

the Eiffel on the road to another of it's many until then had not had any com- responsible for the payment of day. "I am now second in the people present were unanimous in Bellamy, Helen Viison

Tower with the idea of jumping off and

plaint from defendant.

the food supplies. He discovered Siegfried Rumann. King Vidor) and meet each other on the top.

In answer to Mr. Mackinlay, many discrepancies. who appeared for the defendant. Mr. Jones-Did you mention it witness said that he did not know to a Cheong?? of any discrepancy in the amount. Witness: No, I wanted to find time from arthritis; which prevents The full programme presented of rocks suppiled nor had he been out for myself as I had certain me from going into the paddock to was as follows; each item being The Hong Kong Phalatelle so- told about it by Mr. Kendall. reasons to believe that he ab see my horses as often as I would admirably rendered and loudly ap- clety will hold its First Annual This closed the case for the sconded, and had cheated the wish. I shall still have 53 horses, plauded. Exhibition of postage

„Scarlatti stampe et complainant,

Government out of a quantity of including two-year-olda, With Three Little Bonatas the Morning Post Buding on Mr. Mackinlay submitted that | rocks

which to start next season.

Chorale, "Mortify us by Thy

Bach with action, liberally Wyndham Street, to-morrow and his client had no case to answer, Mi Jones:-On November P

HIS BEST SEASON

Grace" sprinkled with comedy, "Smart Thursday of this week between and after legal argument, he de- when you paid Lam Cheong his

Fantasie in C Minor All... Bach The current season has been Bir Etudes Syhphoniques, Op. 13 Girl," opening at the Queen's the hours of 3 and 8, p.m. The cided to have Mr. Kendall in the October account, you pald him

Was $4.000 less than

shown on Abe Bailey's best. He has won 29

Schumann Theatre to-morrow, turns out exhibit has been very well support witness-box be a bright, sophisticated romance ed, by the members with

In his evidence Mr. F. W. Ken-your company's account?-Zes races and 223,279 in' stakes. His

Three Ballades: drama of the modern gir: and her coteworthy selections entered. dall, said that he was the Resid- Witness went or to say that the colt Robin Goodfellow finished adventure in the business of love Prizes have been donated for the ent Engineer for McDonnell and $4,000 was a private account and second in the Derby, Shining Cloud ' as well as in the busires of 'mak best exhibits.

Gorman at Shing Man Com- he did not give complainant a re- won the Prince's Handicap at Cat- ing a living, proving at the same Among the entries are stamps plainant was a sub-contractor celpt for it, but he had since paid wick, Valerius the Chester Vase,

and Cecil the Newbury Autema Le Petit Ane Blanc... Ibert done it! They've produced for time that business and romance from the British Empire: China, working for him

the money back. theatre-goers another laugh hit have a strange way of mixing. Ida Hong Kong. Portugal, and the On the day in question, he re- In summing up the case, Hia Cup.

Ta Cathédrale Engloutle..... Debussy Bir Abe Bailey does not connet Bea" perhaps their best, since their Lupino, a blonde, well horn, per- United States. In addition there moved certain books from Lam Worship Edd that the defence had

Ernest Bloch advent as a team. They run the sonable young thing and her sister. are interesting exhibits of air Cheong's office at Shing Mun as nothing to prove that there was his horses to one stable. They are gamut from high expectations, to Call Patrick, brunette, also well malle and specialties showing he had certain information about any legal claim to the account shared between J. Lawson at Man- disillusionment through the born and glamorous. And them-Philatelic Zoos. Native Races, etc. a discrepancy in the tally of rocks books, and that a crime of wrong ton, R. Day at Newmarket, and feature length. Hal Roach selyes faced with the problem f The exhibit is open to the public from the quarry. He got hold off taking had been proved, he L. Cottrill at Lambourn. Nine of In 1928, owing to ill-health, he M-G-M comedy, Bonnie Scot- earning a living after their father's as well as stamp enthusiasts and the account books with the inter- would therefore bind defendant his yearlings arrived at Manton, sold most of his bloodstock, but he land." at the King's and Alhambra loss of his huge fortune and in-will repay a visit. There is no tion to straighten cut the account over to keep the law for 12 from R. Days Newmarket Stud made a complete recovery and re-

as it was most essential

yesterday to be trained by Lawson sumed racing the folowing izena Theatres, to-day.

charge for admission

he decides to write a book about them, with his farm girl neigh- bour as the heroine."

"BONNIE SCOTLAND”.

Again Laurel and Hardy have

Packed

evitable suicide,

months

No, in G minor, Op: 23,¦ No. 2 F major, Op. 38, and No. 3 in A fat, Op. 47---Chopin Scriabin

Desire

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