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CANTON AMATEUR

THEATRICALS.

EXCELLENT PRODUCTION OF "INTERFERENCE.""

Shamnen, Jun. 31. The Canton Amateur Theatrical Society presented "Interference," play in three acts by itoland Pertwee and Harold Dearden, at the

on

RESTRAINT, ON GOLD

BAR GAMBLING.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1931.

(Continued from Page 1.)

ledge of small dimensions operat- Ing in Kluklang Road, and if it le the elimination of this section that the Government hus in mind it will not be acting without justi fication."

Mr. Kung on Sliver Loan.

Nanking. Jan. 28.

Canton Club Theatre Thursday and Friday. The cast was as follows:-Sir John Marley,

Considerable significance to be. H. Geary Gardner; Douglas Heldering attached to the view held by (of the United Press), Benjamin Brind; Philip Vonze, G. M. D. 1). Dr. H. H. Kung, Minister of In- dustries, on the much-discussed Wolf; Childers (a manservant).

Fred Hall American silver loan to China, in H. 1. F.

view of the controversy over this porter), F. Ewin; Doctor Putlockitan Police Sur-Issue.

Reon), V. Stapleton-Cotton; In- Interviewed by press represent- atives here to-day, Dr. Kung said

MACAO. WEEK BY WEEK.

CABARET SHORTLY TO BE

OPENED.

WANCHAI SHOOTING

INCIDENT.

(Continued from Page 1.)

But by this time, you had agreed She seemed to leave her-Yen. Marno, Fab. 1. It is with mixed feelings that the to be quite satisfied with the public of Macao have recolved the arrangement. news of the forthcoming opening of a cabaret at Macao. The dance hall is being set up on the top floora

Husband In Colony."

Mr. Hodgson (cross-examining): of the Grand Central Hotel, and|—Mr. Manton, I think that when work le proceeding actively. The you first took this lady to live with cabaret is part of a scheme to use you, she was then living with her the top stories of this building husband 7-No (the old President Hotel) not only for dancing but also for pleasure garden, with provision various forms of entertainment and a high class restaurant, and, so it la rumoured, certain games of chance for the fastidious players

na a Did she leave her husband ?—I

had been living with him for quite was given to understand that she

a number of years.

in

Do you know whether he is still the Colony 7-Yen.

(Metropole was in favour of this loan under who desire something more attrat is still living in the Colony?

certain conditions. For the deve

spector Haines Police), D). Stansby Craghurst (journalist), Lancaster: Faith Marlay (Siroment of industries and the com

pletion of China's reconstruction John Marlay's wife). Gertrude G.

would Philips; Barbara (Sir John Mur-programme, the Minister Lay's niece), Edna M. Cruickshank; like a huge loan, preferably from Deborah Kane, Una H: Mrs. America, to be granted partly in Barme (Deborah's maid). Dorls silver bullion and partly in gold Brameld; Mrs. Florenen Rooke credit, the latter to be used exclu (Sir John's sister), Doria Bram-sively for the purchases of ma well.

10 vold

market and

world

tive

έτανο than the houses that hitherto provided the only means of entertainment for those wish-

ing to indulge in a late fatter to tempt the gods of chance.

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of

The Magletrate:-Her husband

Manton: She tells mo sa her- self. I have never met him.

your

Mr. Hodgson:-During time with this woman, have your two live been tolerably happy? Manton-Tolerably happy, ex- cept that I have had to continually scold her for neglecting the house and going out gambling.

Wae that one of the reasons for your eventually deciding to part from her? That was one of the

reasons..

Seemed Fond of Him.

SENSATIONAL TRIAL.

OWNER OF THE “BLAZING MOTOR CAR" CONVICTED.

London, Feb. 1. The sensational "blaxing motor car trial" before the Northampton Assizes in which Alfred Arthur Rause is charged with murdering an unknown man, whose remains were discovered In the burnt wreck- ago of Rouse's motor car on Novern- ber 6 last and stil. remain unidenti fled, has resulted in a verdict of guilty. The convicted man has been sentenced to death.-Reuter.

blades, but he could not any whe- ther they hit that portion of his back above the back of the chair.

The Magistrato:-The chair can be produced if that is important, Mr. Hodgson.

The Magistrate (to witness) :— You say you know now the first two shots hit you somewhere in the shoulder blades?—Yes.

Accident Possibility.

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Mr. Hodgson:-Everything you saw there, while in that

room, Mr. Manton, is consistent with the possibility of an accident?

How for was she away from you when you turned around and grab- order revalver? quite close to

me, about three feet.

On Saturday, Jan. 24, Mr. F. de Senna Fernandes Rodrigues, re- chinery and material for construc-cently appointed Vice-Consul for The play, which was producedtive purposen.

Italy nt Macao, entertained Hi by William Galloway, was un- "China can make grond use of a Excellency Dr. Joao de Magnahaca,

Manton:--I think myself that in doubtedly one of the C.A.T.5. most large quantity of silver to be bor Officer Administering the Govern

the case of a person who has never successful productions. I, Geary rowed and returned In liver" ment, and many other guests on

handled one of these things be- Gardner in the role of Sir John said the Minister of Industries.

the occasion of the opening of the

fre, anything could happen. As Marlay, whose diction and deport- "With the white metal, we can coin Italian Vice-Consulate at Marno,

you can see yourself, anybody who ment showed him to be a finished | money for circulation for the purat bis residence.

I think she was fond of you?-the use of this revolver is liable had not received instructions In Retor, WHA the outstanding | pose of buying materiala within

She seemed to be fond of me. character. Gertrude 6. Phillips our country and for payment of was delightful in the difficult part | constructive labour in the realiza-

When did you first broach the to cause an accident. I wouldn't Mainly through the efforts of Faith Marlay, while Uns itill nation of our reconstruction pro. the Committee of the Sociedade subject of your parting with her?ke to be in the same room with my best friend If he was handling one Deborah Kane completely held her gramme,

the dumping

Uniao Recreation, interest is be--The first six months of our of these things himself. audlenes, especially in her more of the

silver on the

ing maistained in football, and to living together.

The Magistrate:-You fret dramatic passages, 1. M. D. D.

purpose. football further depreciating achieve this Wolf

Kuveits valus, the simulation of the teams from Hongkong have been branched the question of your Vosze Philip የነዳ

to parting during the first six months evidence of considerable

his borrowed silver should be confined invited to Macan from time trionie ability in not overacting a

within China. This would in- time to meet the team of the Socie of your living together? very difficult part, while Doria eroase production, give employ. dade. On Sunday, Feb. 1, a team Brameld cleverly introduced

ment to the people and increase representing the China Athletic pleasing note of comedy as Mrs. the purchasing power of the great Association is expected to meet Harme, being equally appreciated | masses.

the Maca team and a keen con- in her dual role as the exacting

text is expected. Mrs. Ronke. H. 1. F. Ewin, who aleo played a dual role as the stately butler and the rather down-at-heel porter, was equally at home in both characters, while V. Stapleton Colton as the breezy Doctor Puttock, cleverly added a note of lighter vein as a leaven to the sordidncas of Art 2, D. was Stansby as Inspector Haines wan typical of his part, while Edna Cruickshank was a very pleasing Barbara. Benjamin Brind Douglas Helder was undoubtedly good, and the same may be safet

Credit for Purchases, "While the silver loan." con-

Manton-Yea.

Mr. Hodgson:-At other timea bave you since then mentioned this matter to her?

Manton-At least once in every three mouths.

And the fact that she stayed

Until you finally gave her to

She could have, without your knowing it. come straight up to

Obviously. you and fired it into your head?

up my hat and called for the amah.

Asked to be Shot.

I take it she had nothing to gain by shouting you?-Nothing at all. What sort of state did you leave tinued fr. Kung, "will benefit the The Carnival festivities at Ma-with you all the time was due to her in when you went out of the people within the country If the eno are always the oceaalun for her entreaties not to leave her room?As far as I can recollect, silver is actually distributed in much jolliextion, and arrange-Yes, And every time It was on theWhen I took the revolver away from China, as a measure to reciprocatements are being made to make the condition that she knocked off her I threw her on the floor, picked the friendly net of the landing present year (early in March) no gambling and looked after the power. China should buy abroad, exception to the recent years, in house in a proper manner.

an it would the number and kinds of enter- tend to depreciate the silver rate tainments that Maens will provide vnderstand that you really intend further. So a gold tonn in credit for those who may be interested ined to leave her?--Yes.

The. alone should be given to Chinn at the dancing that is such a feature

ti at 7 the same time, tu supplement the This will enable us to

and 4. silver ane. buy machinery and raw materiala of R. Lancaster as Josephnecessary for our industrial Craghurst,

vival and help solve the unemploy-SPEAKING IN PUBLIC. 27th December, the date of the

Under was most tanto ment

abroad,

ጸጋ

fully chosen and artistically

but not with silver

Jo-

question this arrangement. I believe, the

Vital To Peace.

of the celebrations.

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Magistrate-When

WIN

the December

The Magistrate:--When

j'ou took the revolver from Her, did she. utter or say anything?--Nothing

Zsir. -Between

Mr. Hodgson-Between the 2nd and 4th of December and the

Mr. Hodgson-As you were po- ing out, did she not say something, asking you to shoot her?-Oh yes. as I went out she said "Shoot me before you go."

Did you see her coming into the No, 2 Police Station later on?----

shooting. I

had suppost you several conversations with her about the

inatter? One only: that was on the night of Decem-Yes. her 5.

Allowance and Furniture,

Rut

of the

Mr. Fitzroy-Was that the first time you saw her with a revolver? -Yes.

Servant's Evidence,

A female domestic servant in the employ of Mr. Manton alated

The scenery

Iown will be of mituni benefit his arranged, the scenic effects were well carried out, the electric light China, with her great potentin! effects In Art 2. being most resources, could increase her pro- penny on to this and a penny added realistic. The audience enthusias-duction, absorb the over-produe to that make pounds in the course tically demonstrated their aption now menacing the whole eco of a year. preciation, and at the final ur nomic world and relieve the gen-Her bread bill, which had for-

i think you offered her tain called for the producer, who,ral business depression through-merly amounted to 2*, &d, a week. $50 per month and part

was now dy. This was the year of furniture after you made arrange- in a few well-chosen words, out the world.

bread riots in London and Livar-ments to leave her-Yer: $50 and thanked the audience for their support. The cast for their loyal

This will farther solve our pro. Dool, remember, for, owing to the whatever of my furniture she re- that on the return to the house

Crimean War, which was then quired, co-operation and the unseen blem of disarmament, an issue

of the complainant she prepared I think that latterly when she helpers who had contributed so which is so vital to the peace and waging, the Russians had forbid

his incal and served him. She much toward the success of the tranquility of the Chinese nation, den the cart of wheat to Britain, know you were leaving her she inter went into the kitchen and Pln.

. The

depend on home was somewhat upset?-She was whlist there heard three reports recipients

With the money thus obtained, in and we had to beautiful

not so bright as she was before. aupplies. of

dustrial enterprises coll

resembling the sounds of fire- Butter, of which she used 24 h. The Magistrate:-Did bouquets and presents,--Our Own

she a crackers. launched to utilise the services of

She went to the door Correspondent.

a week, had risen 2d, per tb., and pear to you as if she were brood and saw Mr. Manton holding a The disbanded troops, who would

butcher incat was 1%d. a b. ing over the matter? be turned into useful labourers.

dearer. Though they used only Marton: She may have been revolver. Witness did not see the

and, on financial scheme

his master's accused, "Given such a

14. (including bones) daily, brooding over it. She was not so instructions, she went into the of helpfulness," Dr. Kunx con-

for three people, it made a differ-right as before; she kept

her street to cluded. "I believe

summon a policeman. peaceful. A

house closed, sir.

She could not find one and went prosperous and internationally ence of over 23 a year!

dur-to the house of the accused's Trading China would come into be- ing and contribute her share to

sister. the general relief of the commer rial depression among the nations

artists

many

the were

CAMERA INSTILLS TRUE ART.

"

EASTMAN KODAK'S BIG CAMPAIGN.

of the world,”—Renter.

SUGAR MARKET.

THE LATEST CABLED QUOTATIONS.

The following enble at the clow of the sugar markets on Saturday

She burned 12 tons of coal a year, Mr. Hodgson-You and, and, even though she had bought ing your life with her, been very from the cheapest coal merchant good to her I think? she could find, she had to pay 268. a ton, instead of 21s. Some women who bought from the first man who came were paying 50, a tʊn.

Manton: Yes.

No Previous Threats.

I think you can safely say that you know no reason why she should shoot you and do you any harm?---Never.

Witness returned alone, but later accused's sister arrived. Mrs. Xavier was present and wit- ness asked what had happened, the accused replying that she had shot Mr. Manton dead.

A pound of candles lasted them only three days. Jane said it was

Wanted Wages! because Thomas sat up so late, but, curiously enough, In a letter Have you ever suspected she.

Witness added: "I then de- written by him describing their might do you any harm?-Never. shadowless lamp, which burned t Can you say you have during manded my wages." (Laughter), His Worship: All you thought large wax candle, he says, "The your lives together, any real

master?

feet picture than we have hitherto has been received by Mestamp is a device of Jane's, who quarrel or liffs other than a marabout! You didn't care about the

of

Those of us who possess a camera are most certainly lovers of beauty and art. Ever and anon we find ourselves eccking here and there through our daily lives, for sume acene to capture, some unusund at- titude, some striking magnificence that will record for un a more per

obtained.

The spirit of art in all amateur photographers is something which we may well be thankful. Now we see that Eustman Kodak Com- pany ure launching an immense campaign. In every Importani newspaper in the world, their great competition is open to all of us. But beyond the opportunities of mone tary gain there surely lies a deeper motive. We. and more valuable who are often tired of the joy and interest afforded us, when we start out with our camera to search for the ideal picture. We becure cri- tical and observant, we notice co-

L'entreath and Co,

London Terminals,

March 5/8 down 0. May 5/11 down d. August 6/21% down d. December 6/6% down 1⁄2d. Buyers at above pricus, Hellers asking d more.

Was

Witness-The master had gone to the Police Station.

In reply to Mr. Hodgson, wit- ness said the accused had left the] house before the arrival of a policeman.

loves light passionately-a most ried couple usually have?-No. innocent passion." These candles You said that the

accused, had risen from 8d. to 10d, a lb., when you turned around and saw and tallow "dips," of which she her was backing away in a erou- used two pounds in a fortnight, ching position, holding this re- had increased in price from 4d, to volver in her left hand. 8d.

there any expression on her face Bacon and aoap had both gone that you can judge to be na expres-manager of the Hongkong Print- ap 28. a 1b.. and potatoes, Tromsion of horror, surprise or fright? ing Press, and brother-in-law of being three pounds for 2d., were cannot say sa, now ld. alb. As they ate 11⁄2 lb. of these a day, patatoes alone now east 158. a year more.

Mr. R. G. Xavior, assistant

New York Terminals, March 1.27 up 4 pts.

the accused, identified the May 1.34 up 3 pts.

Why I asked you tha Is, be-revolver produced in Court and July 141 up 3 pts.

cause you were the only man in salt it was kept loaded in a lock- September 1.49 up 4 pts.

that room who can tell us whated drawer in his wardrobe, December 1.57 up 3 pls.

In 1862 Carlyle had had gas in the real position

My de together with a box of ammunition. London (31/1/31.Important troduced for the front door lamp, fence in this case, I may tell you, He had had it since 1924 and last 100.000 tons Russian shpt. and the gur bill was 108.10 year gore is one of accident; int i se say saw it about a couple of months

Crystal hp than under the old method of light she had no intention whatever prior to the incident. 1. Particulars not Ing: water from the waterworks had of shooting you, and that

Revolver Missing.

the

lours, poses and detail in a manner Feb./Mar./Apl.and price 6/6 elf. beon laid on that year also (al- | possession of the gun and the use

disclosed,

that can do nothing but improve our kecnest perception of beauty. and give our minds an opportunity No further sales to be made to though 14 years inter Jane was she intended to make of it was He first knew it was not in the of dwelling on the finest ideals in India for shpt before August still using the pump in the gar- to kill herself in front of you drawer some time between 1.30 life. It is hopes that all amateur This should relieve some uncer den), and this cost 30s, a year. when you were in the room. Bear-

tainty recently prevailing. photographers will realise what a

They had spent over £600 in im-ing that in mind, can you tell us p.m. and 2 pr. on December 27, when he received a letter from Decree signed restricting Cuban

twelve whether there was any expression his servant in the handwriting of tremendous good Mensra, Eastman

provements during the Kodak Company are doing, in re-2017.000 tons,

3,122,000 tons, for America

years they had been in the house, on her face you can carry back to his sister-in-law. On receipt of the World that there is

with the result that they were mind to say she was horrified in the letter, witness want to the York (31/1/31-Degling unbounded beauty everyw.ere, and New by keresed (tering and charged 106, extra on the rates. hitting you cannot say.

drawer and found the revolver to that we are letting it go by un-

was 20s. a year Witness added that he, made a

be missing. He then went to the March "Futures" liquidation. The poor rate herded

Cuban crop announced 3,122,000 more, and Income-tax was now £5, dive for the gun because be Our enthusiuem and love of catch.

Consider 168. 8d. Instead of £2, 18s. 4d. thought she might shoot herself U.S. quote 2,577,000. in the fleeting incidents that make life worth living has probably deve. figures bullish but owing to con- Their taxes new amounted to 126, or him again,

Mr. Hodgson:-When you were International 95. 4d, and the rent of the house tinued undefined

sitting down at your meal were loped in us a spirit of art that will

situation,

substantial improve. WAS 435 a year.

The final blow was that their you leaning forward 1-I was sit- continue to grow. It is truly gratify mont may be delayed until late

now servant was paid £8 a yearting forward. ing to feel that the action of this

spring. public enterprise in not only

You are great

a fairly tall man Liverpool (81/1/81)-Reason of more than her predecessor, for she lifting all lovers of idealism to greater heights, hut is also bound decline sugar cheap but trade actually received the sum of £16 a

Witness explained that his chair sells, and disappointment nothing year and her keep, which included, to stimulate thousands of camera definite re Chadbourne scheme yet, extravagance of extravagances, a had two bars down the back, and owners with a greater sense of the although

himself meat dinner at one o'clock. Chadbourne Importance of their chosen hobby.

Helen MacGregor. optimistic.

sitting down aron't you?--Yea.

Wanchal Police Station and there saw his weapon.

Mr. Hodgson: Have you any reason to

to suppose that the accused knew where you kept your revolver?

Witness:--No. His Worship:-But the lotter states she did know it.

Mr. Hodgson:This

letter states so, yes.

he indicated where the first 'two' The hearing was adjourned until shots hit him in the shoulder this afternoon.

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