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CENTRA

THEATRE

TO-DAY and TO-MORROW

HEAD

'Dally at 2.30, 5.10, 7.15 and 9.20 p.m. MIGHTY DRAMA → MUSICAL ROMANCE

Inspired by that Historical

War Song

"LA MARSEILLAISE "

LAURA

La PLANTE JOHN

OF

THE

BOLES

CAPTAIN GUARD

HAT JOAN DLE

hora

of RIO RITA' slag the flaming Feach batin ang and soothing lova sɔn23

Laura Pla128, 5 of

THE SHOWBOAT ** 38

the Torch "

NEXT CHANGE

Honey

Starring NANCY

CARROLL

Le Guenaount Peter

Five grant song num- bars! Honing for Your Dreame to Come Trus? It's a Dream of Delight

COMING

DENNIS KING

The Vagabond King

-JEANETTE MACDONALD

WARNER OLARD

OP HEGGIE

a Gurmint Pete

"Only a Rose" will thrill your heart as Dennis King sings it-

Bigger than

THE LOVE PARADE"

Booking at Anderson's & The Theatre.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 30,

CLARA BUTT COMING

NEXT MONTH.

STORIES OF HER MOST

tions.

FAMOUS SONGS.

HOUSE-BREAKING CHARGES.

TWO YOUNG CHINESE APPEAR|

IN DOCK.

KOWLOON CASES.

Hongkong music-lovers will be delighted to hear that Dame Clara Butt, together with her husband, Mr. Kennerley Rumford, is due in ngkong some time after January

and that two concerts will Two Chinese, Chan Ming (21)

You given, probably on, the 17th and and Chan Sik-tin (14), appeared 18th. These world-tained vacallats before Mr. Butters, at the Kow- have been giving a series of reeltala oon Magistracy this morning on of charges of house in India and Malaya, where they a number have received wonderfu? recop-breaking, larceny and receiving.

Both defondants wore charged In "Stories of My Songs," Dame with having broken into the second the floor of 203, Lat Chi Kok Rd. and Clara Butt anya:Just as words of "Abide with Me are having stolen two rattan baskets Amongst the most popular in the containing $24 in money, four hymn book, so Samuel Liddle's set-Anger rings, a pair of ear-rings of those words is my most and 35 pieces of clothing, the pro popular song on the concert plat-perty of Wai Tal, an amah. form. More gramaphone records of "Abide with Me" are sold than Any other songs I have recorded. and nudlences always clamour for it.

1930.

FUNERAL OF REV. W. F. CROSTHWAIT.

FULL MILITARY HONOURS ACCORDED.

With full military honours, the remains of the Into Rev. W. F. Croathwait, M.C., M.A., C.F., were interred at Happy Valley this morning. The Services were fully represented in the long cortege, which included 200 ranks from the South Wales Borderers, which also band, drums and provided the

ring party, as it left Wellington Barracks,

At the graveside the service was conducted by Rev. C. Scott Little, senior chaplain to the forces, and the Bishop of Victoria, Rt. Rev. C. R. Duppuy, read the prayera,

The pult boarers were:-Major R. H. Campbell, M.C., R.M., Major N. C. Bonnett, O.B.E., M.C., A. and The first defendant was also S.H., Major A. G. Howson, M.C., charged with having received R.A., Major C. T. Baynham, D.S.O., rattan basket containing $24, four R.A., Major H. P. W. Hutton, patr of car D.S.O.. O.B.F., M.C., Major W. A gold finger ringa, a rings and 11 pieces of clothing. Fitz G. Kerrich. D.S.O. M.C., A romantic story lies behind the

M.C.. The second defendant was further Major H, P. Hart, M.C., R.A.M.C.,

Malcolm, As a

Major J. W. composition of this song.

charged with having received a

R.A.M.C. student nt college I knew a certain Mr. Samuel Liddle, who was then rattan basket containing 24 pieces

of clothing, valued at $21.

Clergymen at the graveside In- taking

a course in composition. Seine years after when I had made Another charge of larceny of acluded Denn Swann, Rev. A. J. Kramophone, valued at $22, the pro. Mackenzie, Rev. J. J. O'Brien, Rev. good on the concert platform, 1

of Chan Hoi-sing, photo. Foley, Rev. E. G .Powell, and heard that he was playing the plane perty for so much an hour-terrible hack grapher, of No. 61. Nam Cheong Rev. H. V. Koop. Among the work for a composer of gentus, Street, on November 22, was pre mourners were Mr. G. W. Tafton offered him a post as my accom-ferred, with an alternative charge (private secretary to E. the Governor). und Col. W. D. S. panist and found him a sympa-f receiving.

Brownigy, representing the G.0.C. Among those who sent wreaths were the H.K.V.D.C., G.0.C. and of Headquarters, Stat? Oficers China Command, All Ranks R... Officers R.F.. Argyll and Suther land Highlanders Officers, All Ranks Hongkong Signal Section. All Ranks Somerset Light Infan

thetic player. "Mira Butt. I can Mr. F. X. D'Admada, jar, me feel your

voice in my fingers," he

nepoured for the defendants and ten- said one day after we had beendered a plea of not guilty.

I laughed and replied practising. "I shall believe that when you com- pose a song for me," for I knew he could compose and I was anxious to encourage him to use his gift. Two days Inter he brought me

Mr. Butters fixed the hearing for bail of January 16, and rdered $1,000 each.

-:

"Abile with Me te certainly MILITARY CAMP "BOYS

had my voice in his angers when he write the song, for it gives me Rany opportunities. It is wonder- fully appealing in ils simplicity. Two days seems a ridiculously to write a short time in which song, but many famous melodies have come to their composers in a Blood of inspiration after rending a lyric.

"Dear Heart" was played by the composer on the piano as soon as he had read the words, and Balfe's famous song "Killarney" was com- Schubert posed in the same way. wrote his lovely setting of Shakes peare's poem To Sylvia" in a re Estaurant, and having un paper handy, scribbled it on the back of

a menu.

FINED.

ASSAULT ON A RIVAL EMPLOYEE.

Ku Hsun-chung and Kee Shly- nt the chi, employed as "ays"

Wa Samshulpo military camp, charged, before Mr. Bulters at the Kowloon Magistracy this morning,

another with having esseulied

boy." Tang Yuen, in Ki Lang Street yesterday.

The first

defendant was also

The

try.

Brother Chaplains, Peak Hotel Matron and-Sisters Military Hospital and the Trinity College Dublin, Association.

NO-TAX CAMPAIGN

INTENSIFIED.

(Continued from Page 13 Recognition of the need of some material change in the adminis- tration of the five settled and districts of the administered Charged with having naaauled ip Province has been a feature of Ting-sau, a foki, at Shop No. 13.

various reports made from time to Ki Lang Street, while the second time, And during the general defendant was further charged debate to-day it was agreed the with having assaulted Lo Ilon, Province could not permanently the another foki, of the same shop.

share in be denied some "Land of Hope and Glory" is an- The story for the prosecution was constitutional advance which the other of my most popular songs. that the two defendants, who were rest of India enjoyed. Sir Edward Elgar, the composer, Shantung men, took over job

Even those who demand a great wrote some songs for nic thirty which the first complainant, Tangadvance, however, admit that the

was about to get at the years ago, when I was at the beYuen,

circumstances make it ginnning of my career. He called military camp.

two defen-special them "Sea Pictures" and they are dants, together with three other necessary for the assumption of executive powers to be gradual. even more popular to-day than they Shantung men, later met the com- plainant In the street. An argu- were when first sang them.

Although my audiences vote for ment ensued and the five men au "Abide with Me," Sir Arthur Sul-saulted the complainant, who ran livan's "Lont Chord" is my favour-down Ki Lung Street and sought shelter in No 18. The two fokis ite song. Many people think to-day of No. 13, who were the other com that The Lost Chord" in old- fashioned, but I think that in its plainants, came out and prevented

the five men from entering. The powers. superb simplicity it monumenta

two defendants thereupon assault- for all time. When I am touringed the two fokis. Later, the police the provinces in England. I oc- casionally get a letter from some-arrived and arrested the two de- fendants, but the other three men under cloud "Lost me to sing the

Chord." escaped." am only Mr. Butters convicted the defen- request dants and fined them $5 on ench and leave the hall happy in the charge and bound them over for

six months in bonds of $60.

one

it is possible 1

too glad to grant the

thought that I have brought sun- shine into at least one life.-The Tel. 25720) orginal manuscript of "The Lost Chord" is one of my most treasured IKIBRessions.

TO-DAY & TO-MORROW at 2.30, 5.20, 7.20 & 9.20 p.m. Evelyn Brent,

Clive Brook,

Doris Kenyon,

William Powell

in

INTERFERENCE

Paramount's All Taking Picture.

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THREE STEAMERS AGROUND.

(Continued from Page 1.)

inconvenience to inward and out- ward bound shipping. They escort ed the Linn to buoys Nos. 12 and 13, not back to her former position, in view of the possibility that the buoys had been damnged.

Two

smaller tugs, the Funkce and Rocket,

took charge of the Pacific and towed her down to buoys 20 and 21 in the lower section of the river, while the Store Nordiske was taken to the International Deck for a thorough examination and the necessary repairs,

Another tug, the St. Aubin, was also brought into service, and yes terday afternoon the St. Aubin and Saucy lay one on each sida' of the Lina at her new moorings.

Checking the Damage,

FATAL FIGHT IN MARKET.

MURDER CASE TO OPEN ON FRIDAY.

General anxiety to remove any sense of inferiority led to the uggestion that assuming the acparute Province remained “a unit, the constitution might be so drafted

this As to permit of gradual extension of exccutive

Probable Is»ucif

L

Issues that are likely to arise Include the questioir of whether Legislative there should be Council, and if so, its composition

ul.

powers, whether the franchise should be direct or indirect, methods of securing the represen tation of the minorities. relations between the Legislature and the Executive and the special powers which should he vested In the Chief Commissioner or the Lieutenant Governor.

1o not up.

the

The problem of the maintenance of law and order, and the more question of general

defenec, The hearing of the charge of occupied much of the Sub-Com- mittee's time and more particular- murder, brought against a foki ay as to how the responsibility for the fruit market in Bonham

the preservation of law and order, Strand West, is dae to commence view of the special circum- before Mr. Willams at the Cen- trai Police Court on Friday after-stances could best be transferred noon, the date having been fixed to new executive that might this morning, when Ng Kuer, the

The discussion will be resumed alleged assailant in a fatal fight following a quarrel with another to-morrow when Sir Denys Bray ject will attend. British Wireless. foki, was again before the Court.an eminent authority on the sub

Mr.T. Murphy (Assistant Director of Criminal Intelligence) appeared for the prosecution and Informed his Worship that the Crown was ready to go on with the case at any time. If Mr. H. Somerset Fitzroy, the Public Pro- secutor, were engaged on the day on which the caac be fixed, he (Mr. Murphy) would conduct the prosecution.

Mr. Arthur Covey appeared for Representatives of the various the defendant and agreed to the shipping concerns involved were hearing being commenced on Fri busy all yesterday afternoon in day. checking up damage done, and Il will probably be some time before

the

affair is straightened out. that very little damage has been done compared with the possibilities offered.

COLDER WEATHER,

THIEF RAIDS A MAGAZINE.

STEALS FOUR HUNDRED .. STICKS OF DYNAMITE.

A large quantity of dynamite Is reported to have been stolen from a magazine on the hillside ut Argyle Street, where the Man Sang firm of ventructors, of 144, Sai Yeung Chol Street, store their dangerous goods for excavation work.

Lo Ming-sal, foreman

of the Company, has informed the police The Royal Observatory reports that between 7 p.m. on Sunday the anticyclone central over and 6 s.. on Monday some per- SHE, Mongolia has strengthened son, by means of a duplicate key, further. Strong monsoon, will entered the magazine and stole provell along the S.E. coast of 400 sticks of dynamite, 200 de- China and over the North China tonators and 26 coils of duse. It Son. The local forecast is:N.E.

The value of the property was given as $110.25. winds, strong: generaly over- enst; some drizzie on mint; cold..

The str. Lina has Dunkerque as port of registry, and belongs to Messrs. Louis Dreyfun and Co. The ship arrived here on Sunday after noon with a cargo of wheat from Pirie, Woolaroo and Adelaide. was waiting at its moorings for

discharge.

AMUSEMENTS

AT THE

OF HONGKONG.

QUEEN'S

FINAL SHOWINGS TO-DAY·

At 2,30, 0.10, 7,33 8 2.30

·· A Sequel to “Brown of Harvard"

William HAINES

in THE

HE

TOOK

HER

FOR

A RIDE!

GIRL

SAID NO

and had to walk home himself!

Bill Haines' funniest talking picture! It's a riot!

with

LEGLA HYAMS POLLY MORAN' MARIE DRESSLER

Sam Wood Production

ENTERTAINMENT BERNARDO de PACE

The Wizard of the Mandolin

NEXT

MOVE TALKING

MICTURE

NEWSREEL FOX MOVIEFONE

CHANGE.

"Into My Heart"

RAMON

WAIT till you hear his

Golden Voice in un-

Sec" forgettable melodies! him make Love, see him, fight, in this grand romance of Young Love -in-Old- Spain!

NOVARRO

In Gay Madrid

PHYLLIS HAVER

"The Rejuvenation

_AT,

"THE

of Aunt Mary"

STORY REPLETE WITH LAUGHTERI

STAR

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