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NOTRE DAME." :

WEDNESDAY, MAY

RACING.

THE FIFTH EXTRA MEET NG.

First Day.

20, 1925.

NEW CHINESE HOSPITAL,

TO BE BU.LT AT CAUSEWAY BAY,

What has been an impediment to the much talked of scheme of building a hospital for the poor în the eastern district of the city basi

Lon Chaney, admittedly the The following bandicaps bave finest interpreter of unusual char, been issued for the longkong seter roles on either stage or screen, Jockey Club's fifth extro race and whose work as the fake cripple meeting,"to be held on May 30 and in The Miracle Man" stands out Juno 1: sa a bit of remarkable noting, to say nothing of his other wonderful impersonations, has added another 1st. Race, Chesham Handicap been removed, following the receipt striking characterization to

his "B" Class 0 Furlongs,Gaudic of a despatch from the Secretary! already long list in his appearance 162 Jb King Alfred 161, Jambu of State for the Colonies. Though na "Quasimodo," the stellar rolo 100, Valiant 16, The Critic 150, the Government allotted a site for in "The

Hunchback of Notre Two Pairs 158, Beldorney Stor the project many months ago, the Dame,' the massive picture 152, Uncle Tam 152, Uncle

production, based Hugo Charlie 150, A. B., 150, Alcamera (promoters have been forced to wait classic, which begins an engage 1-10, Langent 117, Toumoni 197, until official sanction from the ment at the Coronof. Theatre on Solly 115 Hailsham 144, King Home, Government confirming the Thursday,

Ptolemy 144, New York 142, Quab grant has been received before a There is probably no actor behind | 140.

start can be made. Confirmation of the footlights, or before the camera, today who has mastered the art of 3rd. Race, Chesham Handicap the grant has now been obtained, make-up to the extent Lon Chaney "A" Cinas Furlongs, Chicago and probably in the course of one bas. Hie Fagin, in "Oliver Twist" 165 lbs., Dictator Dahlia 165) or two weeks sponsors of the pro- was sa example of hie proficiency Phenominal Dahlin 160, Gold Leaf ject will hold a meeting and after- in this line. Besides being a player 100, Gypsy Love 18. Blotting wards carry out the 'plans.

of intelligence, with a keen sense Paper 157, Saligia 165, Rothesay

zations.

142,

of the requiremente of a role, Mr. 155, Magnificent Dablis 154. The new hospital is to be, built Chaney is an acrobat and contor. Seattle 158, The Wasp 152, May on the hillside, at. Causeway Bay, tionist, abilities which he is often Loof 152, Saracen 150, Beauty and will be known as the eastern called upon to use in his characteri- Dablin 140. Auchenfeorb 147, branch of the Tang Wah Hospital Toppy Laat 145, Grey Streak 144, which, as the parent institution, is Some idea of the regard Mr. Baby Eyes 113, Gymp to have control and direct the ad-j Chaney has for detail of make-up Rayfield 140, King Emperor 140.

ministration. It will be modalled on and why his Quasimodo, in TEA 6th Race. Waterford Plate 3" the same lines as the Kwong Wah Hunchback of Notre Dame" is so Class-1 Miles.--Gaudic remarkable and impressive in this lbs., King Alfred 101, Jambu. 160,

162, Hospital, în Yaumáti. lins may be gathered from the fact Valisat. 140, Duke of Frisco 156,

The question of building a hos- he was on the lot" at Universal Beldorney Star 152, Mowgli 150, pital in 'the eastern district for the City, where the mammoth produc-A. B. 150, Uncle Charlie 150, convenience of the poor of that part tion was mulle, each morning threo Demon Bay 140, Langsat 117, of the town'has agitated the minds and one-half hours before the re- King Ptolemy, 144, New York 142, of leading residents of Wanchai. mainder of the company, his work Quab, 140.

Three years ago, to gauge the pos-

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of transforming himself into Eugo's unique character requiring that 7th Race. Waterford Plate Asible popularity of a new hospital, amount of time. No effort was Class 1 miles.-Chicago 105, lbs., those interested in the matter apared by Mr. Chaney to make the Dictator Dahlia 105. Clover Club rented a house in Queen's Road deformed bell-ringer of Notre Dame 163, Grey Knight 182, Gold Leaf East, adapting the premises as a as near like what the famous novel-100, Phenominal Dahlia 100, sort of dispensary, where free ist conceived him to be, as possible. Curiosity Shop 180, Gypsy Love treatment, with medicine, is obtain- Incidentally, throughout the day 158, Golden Chrysanthemum 156, able. The venture proved to be an Mr. Chanay was forced to carry 72 Saligis 156, Magnificent Dablia unqualified success.. pounds on his belt. It was ap- 164, Seattle 159, Dragrag 152, It was later found that the pre- other one of his torture roles for Lech Rannoch 150, Saracen 150, which he later paid the penalty by Bentity Dahlia 140, Uncle Alf 148, mises were inadequate, and the need spending three weeks in a private Wimera 146. Puppy Leaf 145, of a permanent hospital became bospital.

apparent. Matters came to a hend Baby Eyes 149, Rayfield 140. -

last year, when, after a representa- tive meeting at the Tung Wah Hos-

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"Realizing that I had been chosen to play probably the most difficult role over presented on the sorcon, 4th Race. June Handicap "A"pital, several Chinese gentlemen in Mr. Chaney said, a role that called Class 1 Miles-Chiengo 165 lbs., public service started the ball for the greatest artifice in facial Dictator Dahlia 165, Clover Club rolling, in official quarters.. transformation, contortion of the 163, Grey Knight 162, Gold Leaf Substantial donations have been body, poetic, yet life-like imperson-160. Phenomal Dahlia 100.received or promised by wealthy ation, I put into my work all of the Curiousity Shop 180, Gypes Love Chinese and the new hospital will talent and capabilities I possessed. 168, Golden Chrysanthemen 156, have accommodation for three Never have I worked so hard or so Saligia 155, Magnificent Dablis

hundred patients. faithfully in presenting a character-154 Seattle 153. Dragrag 162,;

Loch Rannoch 150, Saracen 150, At all times I had the help and Beauty Dahlia 149, Uncle Alf 148, and encouragement of Mr. Carl Wimera 146, Poppy Laat 145, Laemmle, who badl impressed upon Baby Eyes 143, Rayfield 140. me the fact that neither time, 6th Race. June Handicap "B" effort or money was to be spared Class 11 Miles.-Gaudie 162 lbs., in making The Hunchback of King Alfred 161, Jumbu 100, Valiant Notre Dame' the greatest picture 159, Duke of Frisco 150, Beldorney production ever turned out. Not Star 152, Mowgli 150, A. B. 150, only were we to be supplied with Uncle Charlie 160, Demon Boy the biggest and most artistic 149, Langgat 147, King Ptolemy settings ever used in a film play, a144, New York, 142, Quab 140. near perfect atmosphere for the unfolding of Victor Bugo's story

is possible, but we were cautioned

that the portrayals of the various

INDEPENDENCE DAY.

NORWEGIAN CELEBRATION.

(The officers of the Norwegian steamers Lerke, Dukat, Boinia, Knut Hansen, Erkstrand and Heli-; kan have jointly and publicly ex- tended their thanks to Captain Vou Krogh of the Lerke for his invita-

roles would have to be on the same FAR EASTERN GAMES.tion to them all, at his own

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pense, to the celebration held on board the Lerke on the afternoon and evening of the 17th in com- memoration of the declaration of Norwegian independence from the Danish yoke.

Manila, May 19. Following re- peated acts of alleged unfairness Norway was, in.1814, ceded by by officials, the Japanese track and the King of Denmark, to Sweden, field mén quit the field this after-but the people" objected to the noon and as they' did 50 530 agreement and when their inde-i their national anthem. Many of pendence was refused recognition them were in tears. The con- by the powers, they agreed to stabulary were called upon to avert solve the trouble peacefully by be- trouble. The outcome is now un-coming a joint power with Sweden certain, The Philippines beat under one king. This condition n motion picture production made Japan in baseball 4 to 0. The lasted until 1905 when Norway de- Philippines won the 400 metro clared the union dissolved and in years that enn exeel Brawn of the North, the second Laurence finals with Nanao, Garcia and since that time has been a com- Trimble Jane Murfin production, Paredes all for the Philippines and pletely independent power under starring Strongheurt, the wonder Tanska for Japan, time 51,2/10th her own sovereign. dog, which opened yesterday at the seconds. Queen's Theatre for a stay of three The Philippines won the 100! days.

S.S. PRESIDENT LINCOLN, May 16 and emotional, there has not been

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The Lerke was specially decoral- metre finals, with Catalon anded and illuminated for the occasion: Brawo is a dog owned by Mariun Nepomucene for the Philippines and the event was celebrated in a Wells who goes to the north and Tani for Japan, time 111/10 thoroughly national manner.. country to nid her brother aud seconds.

fiance to develop a mine. The The Philippines. won the 110

wild country hon exposed ber metre high hurdles with Rabay,

finnco for what he really is Fernandez, Abiera and Nicanor 211 HONGKONG PAWNSHOP. A petty souled rascal-and # for the Philippines, time 15 9/10 fight ensuer from Marian's

refusal to murry bím, in which the

seconds.

brother is killed and the fianco is In tennis singles Toda of Japan! SCHEDULE OF INTEREST. drowned as far as Marion knows.defented Gavia of the Philippines But be comes back and Brawn 6-2, 6-2, 6-2.

evens the ecore for the brother's The Philippines defented China death, and later when Marion is in volley-ball 21 to 10 and 22 to happily married to the hero the 20-Reuter,

Mr. T. H. King. Deputy Superintendent of Police, invited

all Chinese pawnbrokers to a meet- ing in his office yesterday. Mr. King informed the pawnbrokers!

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dog rescues her baby from a pack Later-Mr. Franklin H. Brown, that be considereda revision of the of starving walve

the Japanese director, announced prevailing sohedule of interest And the wolves are really there that the trouble was due to a desirabln more than a dozen of the gaunt few unmanageable athletes. He suggestions ns to the lines on which. beasts that live up to the reputa hoped it would, be adjusted. The it should be made. tion of being abarks of the wood track and field events will be ed country. The way in which

they play their part in the vital postponed until Wednesday pond- drama is a tribute to the geniusing a nettlement.

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of Mr. Trimble in getting animiala The standings in the track and

to do exactly what is required to fleld events is now as follows,-1 give a story genuine entertainment Philippines 72 1/3, Japan 69 1/3 value.

and China 1/3.---Router. ·

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