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CINEMA NOTES:

THE FILMING OF "SHOW BOAT"

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TO-DAY'S QUOTATIONS.

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The following is the list of 1008) extras worked in Uni-share quotations issued to day Legislative Council yesterday ap-versal's super picture," "Show proved supplementary expenditure Boat" which will open on Sunday

Banks. amounting to $118,117. The meet at the Queen's Theatre than in ing was presided over by the any other production ever made | Colonial Secretary (the Hon. Mr.

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With reference to the vote for $17,190, cost of repairing damage to the Kau Sing caused through an accident when she grounded off Cape Collinion. Hon. Sir Henry ours. Pollock asked whether an inquiry had been held.

More than 20,000 days-of oxtra

The Harbour Master (Hon. Com-work were allotted to 6,000 dif- mander G. F. Hole).—Yes, an in- ferent extras during the three quiry was held and the Master of months period of production. * the Kau Sing was found partly at fault and was suitably punished byed the Show Boat Interior fillad Some of the biggest sets includ- His Excellency the Governor.

Hon. Sir Henry Pollock,What to capacity of, 600 for a week, do you mean by "suitably the huge crowds at the boat Innd- punished 7"

ing. totalling 1,000, 300 In the interior of Jopper's Theatre, the crowds for three gambling ball acts and various amallar crowds used during production. All crowd scenes ran at a minimum· of three days.

The Harbour Master.-I have not permission from the Colonial Secretary to answer that question, I should require his permission Arst, it being a question of in- ternal administration.

The Chairman.-I see no rea- son to suppress it.

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At an average" of $5 a person, the use of extras alone in this The Harbour Master-The in- crement on his salary was deferred gigantic super production totalled for one year. That means that $100,000, a red letter period in for the next nine yeare of his the days of meagre pickings for service ho will be one increment | motion picture atmospheres. behind the whole time."

Hon. Sir Henry Pollock-What is the value of the increment7

The Harbour Master-£10. He will lose roughly £90 on it, plus interest.

Widening of Garden Road. In connexion with the vote for $0,000 for completing the widen- ng of Garden Road at its junction with Queen's Road, the Hon. Mr. intention of the Public Works De- 1. Owen Hughes asked if it was the partment to further improve the approach to Garden Rond by making a curve on the other side. At the present time it seemed to him to be lop-side.

The Director of Puble Works †(Hon. Mr. H. T. Greasy).—That has been considered on many occaalons. The expense is the only thing that has stood in the way. It means the removal of u latrine, for which it would be difficult to find another suitable site...

All types of extras were used and costumes were furnished for all of them in various periods be- tween 1880 and the present..

Harry Pollard directed. "Show Bost" while the supporting cast includes Otis Harlan, Alma Rybens, Emily Fitzroy, Elise Janie Bartlett, Noely Edwards,

Max La Verne, Blanche Craig. others. Asher, Theodore Lorch and many

SPAIN'S TRIALS.

STUDENTS CLASH WITH POLICE IN BARCELONA.

Madrid, Feb, 13. Spain's troubles following the fall of Prime De Rivera are not merely political. The winter is most terrible, the snow in many Hon. Mr. J. Owen Hughes places being fifteen feet deep and submit it la advisable it should be villages being Isolated. There has removed at the earliest possible been no news of one village for moment..

three weeks... The Chairman.-Can you make

One person was killed and five suggestion as to a new site?

wore seriously injured, by a land- The Director of Public Works.slide due to snow, near Barcelona, To find a new site for the latrine will be difficult.

The appointment of General, Molas as Chief of Police at Madrid Hon. Mr. J. Owen Hughes. Indicates that the authorities are cannot imagine it will be very dif-apprehensive of civil disorders. ficult to find a less objectionable spot than this.

The Chairman. Of course the latrine is not required so much

now.

Hon. Mr. Stenton.-1 think it highly desirable that the corner should be widened.

There has been fighting between police and students in Barcelona. The students demand the dismissal of the Civil Governor and Rector of Barcelona University.

Reports of disturbances and clamorous depulations to the Pro- dress for grievances, are arriving vincial Governors, demanding re- from all parts of the country.

The Chairman.I will take the opinion of the Committee and make A suggestion to the Government Reuler. and see what can be, donc,

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The Chairman-Very good, we * will see what can be done.

Hon. Mr. J. Owen Hughes--And also see whether the intrins In necessary,

The Chairman.-Yes, the whole matter will be considered

Kowloon Tong Market, Referring to the vote for $10,000 for the erection of a permanent market at Kowloon Tong, the Hon. Mr. Braga asked.-May I know how soon tenders will be called for the Kowloon Tong Market and when the Director of Public Works expects the market to be ready?

The Director of Public Works. Tendera will be called for almost Immediately. We have all the plans ready. The work should be woll in hand by the end of the |year.

Band Concerts.

In connexion with the provision of $1,200 for six band concerts in Kowloon, the Hon. Mr. J., Owen

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or is this for Kowloon only! There is no mention made either here, or so far as I can see, in the 1930 Estimates, of band concerts this side.

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The Chairman-This la for Kowloon, only.

lion. Mr. J. Owen Hughes.~Has any vote been made for similar concerts on this side7.

The Chairman-No, not yet. Hon. Mr. J. Owen Hughes.] should like to enquire whether it is the intention of the Government to do so.

The Chairman.-The suggestion has not yet been considered. It was tried on this side last year. If it is suggested it should be tried again, the question can be further considered.

Hon. Mr. J. Owen Hughes.-I should like to see a similar vote for concerts to be held either in the public gardens or the public square.

The Chairman-The matter wili be considered NA ALON

All the votes were approved.

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