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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 1928.

A FIRST NOVEL!'

WHIRLWIND

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21 YEARS AGO.

"THE KING OF KINGS."

SOME EXTRACTS FROM THE A BEAUTIFUL AND REVERENT

"TELEGRAPH" FILES.

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The following items are from the Hongkong Telegraph for week ended November 16th, 1907.

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By Eleanor, Early.

The rate of the dollar on ninnd was 28. 0.5/16d.

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PRODUCTION.

The following is extract from a criticism which recently appeared in the North China Daily News in connexion with tho famous film production "The King of Kinga."

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"And now, having actually seen It was announced that. H.M.3. "The King of Kings," we cannot BRANCHES AND AGENCIES lie was kind of queer, I guess. But Alfred, dogship of the China understand the objections that Batavia THIS HAS HAPPENED

the poor man's get insomnia. And, Squadron, would proceed Home on some critics have raised, A more Bombar SYBIL THORNE, recuperating besides, he's writing a book." completion of her commission. entirely beautiful and roverent Canton

Sybil chuckled. I'll hand it to from her father's death and va

production, or one more wholly in phong rious affairs of the heart, sails for you, Mab. You'ro great little

To represent Hongkong in the good taste and devoid of 'cheap' obe Cuba with MABEL BLAKE, & fixer. I suppose the lamb never interport cricket match against sensation, it seems to us impos- Kowloon social worker, admittedly on a man suspected you were stalking him all Shanghai, the beam chosen in-sible to conceive. Truly a great anta Shanghal huat. Mabel longs for marriage. through the stilly night? Did cluded Messrs. R. Hancock, T. E. brain inspired its production from Correspondents in all principal cities of the But Sybil, though she is more or he tell you the story of his life?”

beginning to end, concentrating world. "Well, I know he's a Harvard Pearce and R. O. Witchell. iesa engaged to CRAIG NEW-

fonly on how to bring the essential Every description of Bank and Exchange Loans granted, on ap- Business transacted, HALL, the wealthiest young bache-man, and his people had barrels of

Mr. J. C. Joughin, of the Naval story of Christ before people in proved securities. lor in Boston, is filled with mis-money, but they lost it during the Yard, read a paper at the Union the most human, most appropriate NAFE DEPOSIT BOXES to ist givings.

"That's what they all ay. Was Church Library Club on "T. E.-may we say? most devout way When she was very young Sybil

possible. We venture to say that Hongkong. 21st March, ISZT. Brown: The Manx Poet." fell desperately in love with JOIN [he in service?"

many spectators have never realis-- "No, he's got a bum lung. He At a Manonic concert given ated the meaning of that story as LAWRENCE, who went to Franco with the A. D. F. and never return-handled a lot of Liberty Lonn pub-the Theatre Royal, the artistes in- they will after seeing this great

cluded Mrs. Maitland, Messrs. Enim." After his death she sought lielty, though."

Three cheers for our hero!" forgetfulness in such reckless fash-

Austin, G. P. Lammert and G. Grimble. fon that society gasped at her indis-"Don't be mean," cretions.

ed.

war.

"My dear, I've the greatest re- When Craig begs her to marry spect for all the smart boys who him ahe implores time to think kept out of war. But I'd like to things over; and leaves Boston, hear a few of them tell the truth thoroughly distracted, about the jabout it. They all had bum lungs, time her brother Tad returns with or bad hearts, or poor eyesight. his frivolous little bride from their wedding trip.

CHAPTER XI,

That's nothing but bunk. It was influence they had. Not that I'm elling your precious friend a llar. He may have two lam lungs for all I know. I'm only theorizing," "Well, stop your theorizing and get dressed,"

"Must I po"

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RAMON NOVARRO IN NEW ROLE. ENTERTAINING PICTURE AT THE QUEEN'S.

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KAN TONG Pro,

Chlet Manager.

HILARIOUS FARCE.

"BABY MINE" COMING TO- QUEEN'S.

$30,000,000 $20,000,000

Proprie

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"The King of Kliga" has been accured for exhibition for a limit- ed number of days by the Hong- kong Amusements, Limited, and will have its first local screening

The famous comedy team of at the Queen's Theatre on Tues- day, November 27th. Owing to "Rookies" returns to the Queen's Its length, only three perform-Theatre on Sunday and Monday unces a day are possible and these in another hilarious farce based A thoroughly attractive, picture will commence promptly at 2,30 on the famous Broadway stage

Auccess, "Baby Mine."

The new picture portrays Karl HONGKONG SAVINGS BANK. is now showing at the Queen's 60 and 9.15 p.m. Theatre, this being "A Certain a determination to leave the Dane and George K. Arthur as It was the evening of the second

Young Man," with Ramon Novarro fair sox severely alone, but cada college boys. Charlotte Green- day, and Mul began to feel ill,

and Marceline Day taking the) "I'm going in to lie down," she told Sybilt would be so gaustly "Well, I could hardly trot up leads. Supporting are auch well-up by falling desperately in love wood, a comparative new comer to to die on deck.".

there alone, could I? Wouldn't known stars as Rence Adaree and with a beautiful American girl.the screen, and Dane stage a num- Miss Carmel Myera, Ao that this film The story is well put together and bur of comical love scenos. Then It has some very humorous turns.they all get into trouble over the The Joneses-mother and daugh-look cute? Hello, boys.

stolen babies purloined to unusually Marceline Day, makes a charming vines Dane of his fatherhood and Miss Thorne has a few sweethearts of may be described as ter-had already retired.

faludy, whilst Ronco Adoree, in the the fun gets furious, fast and ex- Wiggins, & trille green, took deep her own, so she's given me a clear streng in cast.

Ramon Novarro takes the role of relatively small part which she lceedingly frequent. Amusing cont- breaths of ocean air and made des-felt. I'm only a cranky old maid

young English nobleman takes, is all that we have come to plications and a thrill or two lead perate conversation with Mr. Win-but how I'd like a little spoon- a gay

MAATSCHAPPIJ. with many love affairs, and it must expect from her. The supporting to an extremely laughable climax Hor. Father Finn was reading hising!"

"You're crazy, Mah,"

be said that he makes a big suc- cast extremely well chosen, and which golves for Dane a problem (Netherlanda Trading Burlaty.) office as though nothing troubled'

"No, darling. Only desperate, cess of a part which is in striking wecan recommend the fim as be- which has long puzzled his befudd- him.

TANKERS. "It's blowing up," announced Ma.Grawl in the berth, there, will you contrast to the roles in which heling most diverting.

led brain. The picture has an till I get this trunk open?"

is usually seen. Becoming en-

ESTABLISHED 1824. A news reel, a Hal Roach comedy excellent supporting cast includ- tangled with an attractive woman and some very good local pictures ing Loulee Lorraine, and is spoken Hongkong adferr 11, Queen's Road, Central, Mabel took a black chillon from who turns out to be the wife of his] go to make up a really excellent of as being quite out of the or- Authorised Caplial Guliders 186,000,000 – ) "Kind of wrinkled, but you'll have valet, he sets out for the Continent programme.

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bel nervously, "and I'll bet it's go ing to storm. If I get any sicker I'm going to jump overboard."

|its hunger.

to do.”

"I guess I' put on that grey georgette of mine, Mab"

Want to "I guess you won't!

Mrs. Parkins sat up straighter, to her put her humiresolutely 'mouth, fottled her baby dresses de- liberately.. And, suddenly are cinting the advantages of haste;" dropped her work basket and lum-make me look like a poor relation? bered frantically within. The pret-Wear that black crepe de chine, like ty Corrales giggled.

a good kid. And let me wear your I need something muttered crystal bends. "Me and grandma," Máb, and sought her feet unslead-to brighten this old rag of mine ly. "Tell the Senoritas, Sib, I'll and my pearls wouldn't fool a bund ki fern when able,"

mun. Lord, Sib, I wish I had your They laughed heartlessly, as she ater things. stumbled past. Beyond words, Mab

I bet you spend more money

shook her fist at them and made on clothes than I do.” hurried flight.

"Probably I do. But you're a

"If you would lie down," suggest-perfect genius at choosing things,

ed Sybil, "you'd feel better."

"If I could die I'd feel better."

and I'm an awful dub. I take any thing the sideswomen want to un-

Mabel turned her face to the wall. lond. Every time I go shopping

"Go way." she implored.

way and let me die."

เอ Inferiority complex. "Gorel

Honestly, Sib, they simply bullyinte into buying the most atrocious things.

There was a knock at the door.

"Mr. Arnold and Mr. Eustis Fund their compliments," the steward said, "and would Miss Blake and Misa Thorne join them this evening in the explain's cabin for a game of bridge?""

"You know that big pink hat of "Kin him," ordered Mabel wendy.mine? The very thing for a pretty "Whoever it is, kill him."

fiftle tapper with cheeks Hke.apple jossoms. Well, the girl got it on yet and I took one look in the mirror. "Take it away. 3 sufd. that wasn't ever meant for me Why, the idea! she saya, 'It suita you perfectly. "That pink talle "Tell them we're awfully sorry." Boshist my red head! I said. It's began Sybil, "bat Miss Blake previous she murmured,

"That darn hat cost $25 and I doesn't feel very well--"

"Tell them nothing of the kindi" haven't worn-it five times. Remem- contradicted Mal "We'll be deber the funny bonnets horses used to wear? Well, that's what I feel lighted."

The little steward smiled.. "Very like an old dray horse tricked out in a fancy bonnet. Where's that well, Miss."

"But, Mab,"

protested Sybil, "you perfume you were talking about? were dying a minute ago."

You know, dear, I do believe these

"I know it. Where's that paste pointed heels make your ankles look rouge of yours? 1o you use the slimmer. How much do you pay Well, same stuff on your lips? Thank for stockings like this? . your gods for a permanent, Sybli. you look charming, Sib. Is it too Where in the devil is my curling carly to go up now?"

"No, I don't think RO. I'm a iron? You'll have to let me weari

a pair of your light stockings. pretty punk bridge player, you bought a whole dozen, and forgot know, Mab."

"That's all right for me, darl. to put them in my bag. Let's dress this evening. My neck and shoul- The punker you are the better lit- ders are the only good looking le Mab will look. Now, be a good xirl. Sib, and don't pull any Lore- things I have."

Mabel was excitedly voluble. lei stuff on Mr. Eustis. Remember "Walt till you see Mr. Eustis!" she saw him frat!" commanded shrilly. "Last night, "Heavens, anybody'd think I was after you were asleep, I went out a regular home wrecker!"

"My dear, if I lived to be a kun- on deek. And there he was in my deck chair. We got to talking and dred I'd never learn the half of! then be said he'd like to walk. We what you know. You were amarler) did a marathon around those decks in the ways of men when you were and, my dear, I bet I lost 10 pounds. 15 than I'll be to the longest day I Then the moon was perfectly won-live. Some kids are like that- And derful and he's the best looking, wiser than the oldest women. thing, Sib!"

when you youngsters grab all the "Mabel Blake! How did you good-looking men in sight there's nothing for us old-timers to do but know he was out there?"

Sybil dodged the pillow Mabait on the sidelines and grit our threw and produced a pair of teeth. We haven't a trick that will stockings. They're beautifully compare with yours." sheer," she pronounced, running "Odiot, you flatter me. As a heart her hand through them expertly. breaker I'm nothing but a bust. "But you'll have to depilitate your But if it will make you happy, I'll legs. Tell me, Mab, how did you trump their old aces and be dumb

enough to make you glad. work it?"

"Oh, I pumped the steward, if Haven't you got your mouth on yet? you must know," confessed Mabel. Here, don't spread it all over your "He said that Mr. Eustis spent the face! There--that's better. "Come night before on deck, and slept on." most all day. The steward thought!

Sentence of three years' penal servitude was passed at the Old Bailey recently on John Morrall, aged 60, who was found guilty of

(To Be Continued.)

LETTER GOLF SOLUTION.

Here is the solution to the

receiving a £100 note knowing it puzzle on another page.

to have been stolen. The £100

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by other men from Mr. Harry London by means of a confidence Saffer, an American visitor to trick.

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