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THE HONGKONG - TELEGRAPH.

BLAZING A NEW TRAIL TO ROMANCE

AT THE

THE STARS OF "FLEST AND THE DEVIL"

TOGETHER AGAIN:

GRETA

JOHN

GILBERT GARBO

Love

'OHN GILBERT is again a dashing

Jo

officer and impetuous lover, as in "The Merry Widow" and "Flesh and the Devil."

Once more Greta Garbo's beauty and fire leave you speechless.

The screen's most thrilling lovers are here now in a romance worthy of them?

EDMUND GOULDING'S

Production from the novel ANNA KARENINA

bu

LYOF N.

TOLSTO! Godwyn

QUEEN'S

Metro-

Mayer

MOTUSH

TO-MORROW TO SATURDAY

At 2,30, 5.10, 7.15 & 9.20.

NEW ADDED ATTRACTION

COMING TO THE

WORLD

STAR

MAX PICKMANN

Clever illusionist and magician in a really new, mysterious and instructive entertain- ment,

THOUGHT READING,

TELEPATHY,

COLLECTIVE

SUGGESTION!

FRIDAY TO MONDAY AT ALL SHOWS

THEATRE

KOWLOON

TO-NIGHT

At 9.15 p.m.

W. R. BANVARD

Presents.

THE NEW BANVARD MUSICAL COMEDY CO.

with

THE BANVARD BEAUTY CHORUS

, in a repertoire of

LONDON'S LATEST MUSICAL SUCCESSES

TO-NIGHT

and

"TIP TOES"

TO-MORROW The brilliant comedy from Winter Gardens Thantra,

THURSDAY and FRIDAY

SATURDAY AT 5:15

SATURDAY

AT 9.19

"OH

Loados.

KAY"

From His Majesty's Theatre, London

"TIP TOES"

"CLOWNS IN CLOVER"

Matinee Prices $3, $2.& $1.

Prices of Admission $4, $3, $2 and $1. Booking at Moutrie's and Theatre.

DOGS MAY NOT BARK IN BERLIN.

HOW UMBRELLAS MUST BE CARRIED.

Berlin, Jan 24, Berlin began yesterday to an joy the benefits of a new trale code, which replaces a mass of often obsolete regulations dating back to 1835.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1929.

ARMY-NAVY CRICKET

MATCH.

ARMY NEED 87 RUNS TO WIN.

MURDER TRIAL COLLAPSES.

(Continued from Page 1.)

The two-day cricket match be-Hospital in an ambulance, but on tween the Army and the Navy was arrival there he was found to be dead, and his body was taken to not continued this morning.

the Mortuary. Play will be resumed this after- noon. The scores at present stand na follows:-

Navy: 93 and 147.

Army: 129 and 25 for 2. The Army require 87 to win with eight wickets to fall.

The Shanghai Footballers Entertained.

The Kowloon C.C. entertained the Shanghai Interport football team yes. terday, an interesting game resulting in a victory for the visitors by 24

runs.

An Interpreter gave evidenco of a atatement made by the prisoner when charged at the Police Station with the murder. He then said "I did not go to that place. I know nothing about this kind of mattor." Mr. Fitzroy, for the Crown, then said that that evidence closed the case for the prosecution.

A Serious Point, His Lordship remarked that he supposed there was some sort of Shanghai batted first and com. evidenco... The jury, however, piled 158, l'almer hitting up 75 would observe one fact that had before being bowled. Stokes, with come out since Shek Tut had been 24, was the only other double figure in the witness box, which that the scorer. Goodwin secured five wickets | wife of Lee Yuen-lau contradicted for 38 runs.

the policeman's ovidence in what appeared to be rather a serious matter,

K.C.C. replied with 120, Ramsey was responsible for 70. Stokes was the most successful bowler for the visiters.

Scores!

Shanghai Footballers.

I feel inclined to ask the jury whether they want to hear the de, fence," added his Lordship.

Mr. Fitzroy: With regard to the pawn ticket

F. Read, e Atkins, b Ross

La F. Stokes, b Goodwin

8. V. Gash, b Goodwin

8

W. Palmer, Goodwin.

75

A. C. Sinclair, & Goodwin

4

T. W. R. Wilson, e Goodwin,

Brace

G

fact that all the witnesses were liv- ing together,

Jno. Poto Hunt, Ross

10

B. B. Dufy, & Goodwin

Jas. Poto Hunt, run out

Jones, not out..

Extras

12

Total

163

Bowling Analysis.

0.

N. H. Ross

G

H. Overy** E. F. Finelior F. Goodwin W. Brace

5

32

... 5

26

0.1 1 33

1 20

Kowloon C.C.

|

PRESERVING HOME. ATMOSPHERE.

(Continued from Pago 7.)

THE "SUI TAI” FIRE RECALLED.

(Continued from. Page 1.)

It does. Without your help wo early last month, she has proved should tend to become a more eat-entirely satisfactory. thing much more than that. ing-house and our aim is some- | One of the deciding factors in favour of rebuilding the Sui Tal

Personal Touch.

down.

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One of our aims is personal was that by so doing we could have touch and it is largely due to the boat in commission with the loss presence of you Jadies that we of only four months' earnings com- are able to secure this. I support Pared with fully a year in the Mrs. Wolfe most heartily in her event of a new boat being laid appeal for more helpers, and I do not think that this appeal will Reference was made at the be in vain. We do need your last meeting to tho" question continued help to enable us to ❘ of office expenses and I am pleased carry on our work on. Its present to say that further economics havo ines. Like, all other work that now been effected which however is worth doing, there, are times will not be reflected until the next when it may seem tedious and balance sheet is presented. If the dull and without any apparent present scheme can be carried out, result, but I know from my per- further saving is anticipated in sonal contact with the mon, how 1930, deeply they appreciate. all that

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No further comments appear to is being done by the ladies. There be necessary and I therefore pro- is no ccension to be down-heart-pose that the accounts and report ed; on the other hand, every be adapted and when this has been reason to be thankful for what we seconded shall be glad to answer have been able to do and to look any question dealing with the ac- to the future with confidence, counts, which shareholders may

care to ask,

over to Mr.

Mr. L. S. Greenhill seconded and the report and accounts were un animously adonted,

Business Matters.

The re-election of Messrs. Lin- stead and Davis and Messrs Lowe, Bingham and Matthews as auditors was carried on the motion of Mr. J. Owen Hughes, seconded by Mr. K. all our Stuart-Smith.

She had said that her husband asked her for the pawn ticket, which

I have been impressed by the was In her custody, saying that spirit of comradeship in this place someone had asked him for it. Acto me it is quite oplifting, and 4cording to Shek Tui, however, cer- I feel we are obtaining more of 24 tainly no-one from the police had a foothold than we have naked Leo Yuen-Inu for the ticket. had before. Thanks There was also the very remarkable Ingram's efforts in closely watch- The re-election of the Directors ing the movements of His was proposed by Mr. T. P. Fong Majesty's ships, and the Co- and seconded by Mr. Lo Kai-hong, operation so kindly extended by the resolution being carried, the officers, I am glad to say the "Cheer-O" centre has been much more largely used by naval men than it was. Of course, as you realise the foundation of our work 18 spiritual and activities are actuated with this

The Chairman:-Ever since the motive.

loss to the Board through the death I join with Mrs, Wolfe in the of Mr. Chau Sul-ki in 1924, your welcome extended to Mr. McPher-Directors have had in mind the son on his retura. We are in-desirability of filling the vacancy, deed gind to have him with us again. His wide vision and great experience will be of inestimable value in the development of this Y.M.C.A. centre, which it is my sincere hope will become a per- manent institution, in which the ladies of this Colony will alivays,

M. R. W. 1.24 2

A. W. Ramsey, e Reed, b Sinclair 76 E. F. Fincher, b Palmer ...... G. A. V. Hall, e Wilson, b Stokes 15 Lt. H. A. R. Puttee, 'c Wilson, b

Stakes

II. Overy, c Sinclair, b Staken .. The reformed code Itaclf, how-Lt. C... Atkina, e Reed, b Sin-

clair eyer, presents the Berliner with a formidable subject for study. Ity, Brace, e and b Stokes...... contains Home 344 paragraphs, F. Edwards, not out

N. II. Rosa, e Sinclair, Stokes bristling with "verboten," trans-

gression of any one of which ex-F. Goodwin, e Duffy, b Palmer

poses him to a fine up to 150 marks (£7 10.), or fourteen daya' impri- sonment.

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Extras

Total

Bowling Analysis. 0. M.

1. W.

7 1 20

10- 4 32

9 1 34

30

GOLF IN CANTON.

CHARTERED BANK WINS HONG DOUBLES.

The annual competition for the Hong Doubles was played off on Sunday, over 36 holes on the course of the Tungshan Recreation Club at Tungshin, Canton.

His Lordship-That came from one of the inen who lived in the same place. Shek Tui meets Lee Yuen-Înu, whom he had not

Max Pickmanu, a clever llu- sionist, who may be seen at the World Theatre at cach perfor mance from Friday to Monday next.

the political troubles of 1925 and but deferred doing so, owing to

past year, I have on several occa- subsequent years. During the

and also his brother, Mr. Li Kun- alons approached Mr. Li Tsc-foug chun, but presumably modesty pre- rented their accepting a seat on the as now, have their part,

Board. However, since the report Before closing, I wish to extend for 1928 was circulated, Sir Ro our thanks to the City Hallbert Ho Tung has succeeded in pre- authorities for the generous vailing upon Mr. Li Tse-fong to manner in which they have assist-accept our invitation and his clee- ena by granting a lease of these tion needs your formal confirma- premisa for two years at tion at this meeting. I propose nomin rental. We are indeed that his election be confirmed.

rateful to them.

Home-Bike Touch,

Mr. J. L. McPherson, on being enlled upon to speak, said that he was happy to observe that the work had proceetled so well dur- ing his holiday and he was plea- santly suprised to see how many men used the hall. The presence of lady helpers gave the place a home-like appearance and touch, and the men of the Army and Navy appreciated such help very much.

ANOTHER BANVARD

Mr. J. Arnold seconded and, the motion was carried,

TEN YEARS IN GIRL'S GARB.

DESENTER'S RUSE AND DOUBLE LIFE.

1.

38 4

Grappe and his bride were each

20 years of age when they married a few years before the war.

They were very happy till war came. The young husband joined his regiment, and a few weeks later was injured in the hand. There was a mystery about the cause of the hurt; but there was no court- martial.

He must, he will find, avoid let-T. W. R. Wilson ting a policeman see him pass an W. Palmer oncoming pedestrian on the left fu- | L. F. Stokes stead of the right or carrying his A. Sinclair umbrella in a way that might con- ceivably incommode a fellow pedes- trian. If he is in charge of a handeart he must not sit on the cart. If he is driving a horse vehicle he must, not crack his whip or forget to put on the brake go

He thanked the Indies who have

Paris, Jan. 16. soon as "the conditions of the

vlped during the year for what locality or the traffic or some other

Adventures of a French soldier they have done and expressed the named Georges Grampe, who de- emergency" necessitate that action.

hope that they would continue to serted at the beginning of the war, If he is a cyclist he must not

do so. Mr. McPherson added that then dressed in feminine, attire, take both hands off the handlebars

known before, and apparently has Military Y.M.C.A. become a per-woman, will be recalled in Paris

ho would like to see the Naval and and passed for ten years or both feet off the pedals nor muat he overtake another vehicle which The winners were the Chartered the ticket on him, although his manent institution. is moving at faster than walking Bank of India, Australia & China, wife says that he asked her for

Assize Court on Saturday, when Mrs. D. J. Lewis, the new Chair-his widow will be charged with pace. Public seats, the Berliner is Messrs J. M. Walker and Beath it; and that is as far as we can man of the Committee, wished Mrs, having murdered him in July last. reminded, are not for sleeping or (handicap 11), net score 150,, go. If the jury think, having re- Wolfe and Mrs. Alabaster bon walking on, nor are they for the The British American Tobacco gard to all the circumstances of voyage and a pleasant holiday, use of persona "whose clothes are Co (China), Messrs, J. W. Parsons the case, that the prisoner is not sentiments which the meeting valculated to make the paint fade." and A. N. Spencer (17), were the to be called upon for his defence, fully endorsed.

Magna Carta for Cats, Tunners-up, net score 151.

they have a right to stop the case. At the tin interval, after play- Mr. Fitzroy:-Shek Tut did not Dogs must not "altract attentioning 18 holes, the American Con-any why he stopped the man. in a disturbing fashion by barking sulate-General were leading; their His Lordship:-No. I take it he for howling." Roller skaters must representatives being Consul-Gen- obtained information and spoke be kept off the pavement. Peram-eral Douglas Jenkins and Vico-to him. You naturally did not bulatura may only use the pave- Consul J.C.H. Bonbright, handicap ank the source of information. ment if they contain babies.

9. However in the afternoon their Motorists are told in the most play went all to pieces. precise detail exactly what they Other entries were the Standard

Mr. Fitzroy:-I did not nak.him must do on every possible occasion. On Company of New York, Messra what he said. I couldn't ask that, by the Banvard Musical Comedy Grappe was given a short convales- On the other hand this traffic code C. E. Sandstrom and B. B. Anthony but it would have cleared the mat Company at the Star Theatre last cent leave. He went to his Is a veritable Magna Carta for cats. (11): II.B.M. Consulate-General, which are along privileged to be Messis. J. F. Brenan C.M.G., and ter up.at onco. I cannot clear the night with their presentation to mother's home at Chartres, and excluded from any restriction.

it well-filled house of the new revue Bald, "As far as I am concerned, the The code fails, however, to Municipal Council, Cantain G. A.

A.J. Evans (16); the Shameen matter up in that way.

His Lordship: Still we have to from the Adelphi Theatre, London, war is over. I am going to dress

As a woman."" abolish the absurd system of Clements and Mr. C. E. Watson deal with the facts as they are. entitled "Clowns, in Clover." As automatic traffic contro! by lights (13) Messrs. Deacon & Co. Ltd., The jury can stop the case if they at the previous shows, all the suspended over the crossings in Messrs. R. K. Batchelor and A. E. want to. There is some material members of the company gave of the centre of the city. The police Quin (9); MessIR. Jardine for the exercise of their discretion, their best, both collectively and man who has to be kept to see that Matheson & Co. Ltd., Messrs. G. H. I should, as at present advised, Individually, and thoroughly won the lights are obeyed would be Bowker and I. Gandossi (14); the definitely say that there is no evi- the hearts of the audience. much better employed regulating Canton-Kowloon Railway, Messrs. dence. If the jury intimate that Undoubtedly the funniest "hit" the traffic himself, for it is a regu- W. M. Stratton and J. T. Smith to me, and any they are prepared of the evening was the "Natikost lar experience to see a host of (4); Messrs. A.S; Watson & Co. to return a verdict now, there | Orchestra.", Those taking part vehicles held up in a busy street by Lid. Mesara G. C. Kitching and would be no need for the case to croated roars of laughter and chey a red light, which ignores the fact Jones (12); the Asiatic Petroleum go on. If, on the other hand, they could have repented their turn that there is not so much as a Company (South China) Ltd. don't take that step, then the caso many times without tiring the au- solitary cyclist to take advantage Messra, G.M.D.D. Wolf and J. W. will have to go on. of the fairway which it holds elcar Platt (17); and the National City Bank of New York, Messra. L. H. Rumn and C. M. Roberts (17).-

ELECTRIC TRACTION. Our Own Correspondent.

THE SOUTHERN RAILWAY'S

PLANS MATURING, ..

London, Feb. 18, The Southern Rafiway's £11,000,- 000 electrification scheme of 1,876 miles of the central section of the railway, will be completed by March 4.

NORTH CHINA IN WINTRY GRIP..

(Continued from Page 7.)',' board, and then cut a way out into the open sea for the huge liner.

Couldn't Clear Matter Up.

SUCCESS.

"CLOWNS IN CLOVER" STAGED LAST NIGHT.

Another big success was scored

Soldier in Petticoats, After a few. weeks. In hospital

He did so, returning to Paris, where he took a small flat, and lived under the name of Buzanne Land- art. His wife, whom he intro- duced to the concierge as a "friend," came to live with him.

After the war he became "Mije. Suzanne," posed as a sportswoman, and even gave some exhibitions as

parachutist.

Grappe lived his extraordinary fe for ten years. dience." Another outstanding item

When in 1925 "Mlle. Suzanne” In the fun-making line was "Tho Jury Retires.

Matchmaker" in which Frank At saw that the crime of desertion was 'definitely, covered by; an amnesty, kinson was seen at his best with she decided to become a man again. The jury intimated that they Miss Gaye Jukes and Miss Jeanno wished to retire to consider the D'Arcy.

One morning Gravno put on his point.

clothes, which had remained in a Miss Ethel Beard was loydly trunk since he joined his regiment When the jury had not returned applauded for her tuneful vocal in 1914. On going out he told his after some time, his lordship ronderings of which "Ramona" amazed conclorge, "Do not call mo directed they be asked to return to and "Little Boy Blues" were the Mile. Suzanne any more. I-am a Court.

When the jurors had taken their Strong was also a big success with

most popular, while Mr. Angus man," seats, his Lordship told them he similar numbers. had called them back in order to

The conciergo thought that Mile. " Suzanne had suddenly gone mad. The beauty chorus were as But Gramma continued to live the be quite sure that they underclover and vivacious as ever and life of Mile. Suzanne. He would During their stay on shore the atood what he had asked them to never failed on any of their ap- not work and spent most of the New electric service will come tourists had made a trip to Pek consider.

ing and likened the conditions to The Jury Indicated that they earances to win anything but the money his wife who had given Into operation, and others, pre- those obtaining in the Rockies, in decided there was no case to

warmest upplause.

birth to a child was earning. viously worked on the overhead mid-winter. Their trip in the lee nawer, and returned a verdict was played in a manner which was beaten his wife because she had not Altogether "Clowns in 'Clover", One evening in July last ho re

turned 'home' wire method will be operated on breakers Kaiping and Gurth they of "Not Guilty."

drank Having thoroughly up to the reputation of been to work that day, having to The services have been remo of the giant vessel being atrand-the jury, ware perfectly right. change of programme to-night, threatened to kill her and his child. will long remember, and the sight His Lordship said he thought the Banvard players and their next nurse her child who was ill, ho delled, and increased in some ed in the lee in China-which many There was some sort of evidence, when they will stage "Tip Toes," casca to as much as 200 per cent of the less sophisticated at home but he agreed with their view in will bo anticipated with the grea-revolver and it went off. Her hus over the previous steam services.conkider to be in the tropical belt the matter,

The frightened woman solzed a British Wireless.

will not be forgotten,

band fell dead.

this direct current system..

test interest.: