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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, THURSDAY, MARCH 12 1931.

A.D.C. AGAIN SCORE SUCCESS.

MATINEE PERFORMANCE

MUCH ENJOYED, ́-

MACAO WEEK

BY WEEK..

COMMERCIAL AVIATION

RUMOURS.

Macao, Mar, 10.

Quite an appreciative nudience gathered at the Theatro Royal lant There has been much talk of evening, when the Hongkong Into of big things at Macao, of de A.D.C. Ave a mating performance velopments and the coming of out of "Art and Mrs. Bottle,"

alde capital to contribute to the again, a big success was register work of creating and distributing ed. Features of the performance wealth. Foremost among these wore the happy casting of the is the suggestion of the establish parts and the excellent enuncia-

ment of commercial aviation, tion of all taking part. So clearly How much of truth there is in the were the lines spoken that not a

rumour is not known, but the word was, minned-an important Macao-Manila flight has added consideration in a play of this to the interest being taken in the type, in which the clever dialogue matter. The coming of dog rac

Is the outstanding feature,

I

[Ing will provide Macao with an- The principals scored note-ather attraction, and the re-estab- worthy succesues, being altogether lishment of pony racing will help. beyond reproach, and a special with the other developments, is tributo in due to those who filled "but Macao on the map again." minor roles. In particular wo

should like to single out, Mrs. Much interest is taken in the Minkin, Mas Lack and Mright which is being made by Mr. Marriott, the Inst-named giving at W. Brophy, manager of the really first-rate interpretation of Aviation Division of the L. E. by no means easy part. Mr. Gale Corporation, from Shanghai Marriott is, indeed, fast becoming to the Philippines. Mr. Brophy one of the Colony's most accom-le making the last stage of his plished amateur actors, and weight from Macao, and many re- hope to see and hear more of him | sidents of the city wore to be seen in the future.

following the operations at the Macao Race Course where the new Phoenix was being put together In anticipation of the hop from

Only two further performances of "Art and Mrs. Bottle" are to

be given-to-morrow and Satur- day. Full houses scom assured, for the play is one which ought on no account to be missed.

CINEMA NOTES.

NEW BUTLER EFFORT THIRD

MUSICAL RIT.

"High Society Blues", Fax Movie tre muslent rumance, bookert for an carly showing at the Queen's Theatre, is the thirst audible screen productiền with music by David Butler, director, Butler previously directed those sensational successer, "Fuz Movietone Follies of 192!" and "Sunny Skie Up". "Fax Follies" wor the Arst all-talking, singing and dancing

revne over offered on the screen. "Sunny Side Up" was the first original muslent ermedy written directly for the screen,

Essentially youthful in his view point and philosophy, Butler has, a Erick of projecting his personality into every picture he directs. The result

la clean, wholesome entertainment with the best quilties of the young

generation.

As in "Sunny Side Up", he again han for his featured lends Janet Gaynor and Charles Farrell. They both sing five songs in this produc- tion. The music was provided by

Maead to Manila.

Philatelists should be interest ed in the fact that the Phoenix is carrying a little mail, the first pir mail from China to the Philip- pines, and that covers to Manila come from Shanghai, Foochow Swatow, Canton, Hongkong, ani Macao, and it may just be possible that the cover bearing proof of the first light between China and the Philippines will nitain con- Siderable valur among collect- Ara

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After a short interruption the service between Macao and Timor, by the withdrawal of the G. G. Paul Doumer, owing to the unsuitability of the vessel, the placing of a better and more com- service has been resumed by tho

on the run, the modious vessel Norviken. The new ship of the Macao-Timur Line sailed on Sun- day, and earried a mixed cargo including 1,000 barrels of cement,

Recent departures from the Colony include the Jinses Magalhaes, daughters of Dr. J. Pereira de Magalhaes, Officer Ad- ministering the Government, who left by the Venezia for Hongkong where they take ship for Lishon. other persons leaving Macao for Portugal are Lt. Col. and Mr. and Mrs.

Joseph McCarthy and James Miss Santos, and Lt. and

Virgille Correira.-Our Own Cor- respondent.

Hanley.

Other prominent in the cast in cliche William Collier, Sr. Joy

Hopper, Compton, Hedda

Looke Fazendu, Lucien Littlefehl Brandon Hurst and Gregory Gaye,

"it the Deck."

The promise made by fuck Onkle in

his first screen roles cames to trium-

phant fulfillment in Radio Pietares"

SUGAR MARKET.

THE LATEST CABLED QUOTATIONS.

The following cable at the close gorgeous musical comedy of the fleet,of the sugar-market yesterday has "Hit the Deck," shown for the first hoen received by Messrs. Pontreath

time

Unkie ns a wise-erneking saller gives

at the Central Theatre last and Co. night.

La performance which places him "hich among the ranking comedians of the talking films. With a purt exnetly suited to his hilarious talente, he runs gally away with the show.

Sharing humours with Jack Oakie ja Polly Walker, a recruit from the Broadway stage, who adds charm and an enchanting value to the churcher of Loping.

Exterior arquences like the lifesized village street: a'real landing wharf with liberty bonts plying between shore and huge fleet resting ot anchor all combine to lend u reolity to the theme, heretofore Impossible on The stage.

But the battleship deck and the "Smith party" with three hundred players participating, all treated with technicolour! Here in production that delights both ear and eye. Both Luther Reed and the director of photo- graphy, Robert Kurrle, live equalled if not surpassed their similar effort in "Rio Rit."

Lundon Terminals, March 1932 6/11% up 140. May 1931 6/-34 up 193d. August 1931 6/34 up it. December, 1931 6/73⁄4 up 11⁄2d. New York Terminals March 1932 1.68 up 2 pts. May 1931 1.26 no change July 1931 1.35 up 1 pt. September 1931 1.41 up. 1 pt. December 1931 1.50 up I pt.

YOUNGER NEHRU A WARRIOR.

NOT KEEN TO GIVE UP BATTLE.

Allahabad, Mar. 11. The Congress president, Mr. Jawaharlal Nehru, in a speech here forecast that if the forthcoming The Vincent Youmans stage hit as Karachi congross decided to par- brought to the seven moves in anticipate in the Round Table meet- nay narrative fashion-without the ing it would only do so on condi- obvious pauses for songs, usually the tion that Indians have complete Ihane of musical comedy production.

Five new song numbers add to the independence of control in finance, sparkling whime of sailors' life. otherwise the fight would be

vigorously renewed---Reuter.

FRECKLES AND HIS FRIENDS

NGEKNOWN

"TO THEM, BINKLEY

AND FARBAR HAVE BEEN THWARTED,

IN 7122 SCHENG TO

GET INFOR. MATION OUT OF PETER THE HERMIT. BY FRECKLES, VHO CUT TUG

ROPE WITH ONE SHOT, LETTING PETER, DROP TO THE

RNER....

DON'T BG SILLY-- A KID COULD NEVER SHOOT LIKE THAT... COME ON.. WE GOTTA GET UNDER

COVER!

VHELL. HE HAD

A GUN-AND WHO ELEK IS IN THESE

PARTS BUT

HU?

LUCKY I WAS OVERNISTER, "STEAD OF A. CANYON PULI OF ROCKS!

GODOWN COMPANY

REPORT.

SUBSTANTIAL PROFIT ON

WORKING.

The annual report of the Hong, kong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd. for the year ended 31st December, 1930, states: 81,192,267.36 as compared with The profit on working was

$1,302,861.36 in 1929.

The balance for the year, after transferring $200,000 to Renewals Account, deducting Directors' and Auditors' Foos, allowing for depreciation, and other outgoings.

8665,810.36. The amount brought forward from last year in $370,119.77 making -a total of $1,036,730.13 available for appro- priation.

The Directors' recommend the following: To pay a dividend of

$6.00 per share.. $ 480,000.00

a Bonus of To pay

$3.00 per share.. To carry forward..

240,000.00 315,780.18

$1,085,730.13: Directors. Mr. T. R. Wilson and Mr. J. E. Joseph retire accord- ing to the Articles of Association, but being eligible, offer themselves for re-election.

Seth and Fleming. Incorporated Auditora. Mesars. Percy Smith, Accountants, and Linstead and

Davis, Chartered Accountants, have audited the accounts now presented and offer themselves for re-election.

SHARE PRICES.

TO-DAY'S

QUOTATIONS

The following is the list of local share quotations Issued to-day:

Banks.

Hongkong Bank, $2030 s. Chartered Bank 17 n Mercantile A. and B., £26 1. East Asia $110% b

Insurances, Canton Ins., $1320 n. Union Ins., $600 b. North China Ins., Tls, 160 b. China Underwriters, $3.65 b. Yangtze Ina., $60 n, Chinn Fires, $535 n. H. K. Fire Ins., $1300 n.

Shipping.

Douglas, $26 s.

H. K. Steamboats, $26.50 s. Indo-Chinas, (Def.) $30 n. Union Waterboats, $57 n. ́.

Mining. Benguets, $10% ¤ Kailans, 95/- n.

S'hai Explorations, Tla, 6/1⁄2 n. Raubs 40 n.

Docks, etc. Kowloon Wharves, $172 s. Whampoa Docks, $30 h. South China Motors $10 n. China Providents, $5.35 sa. (old). Hongkewe, Tls. 274 b. New Engineers: Tls. 54 b. Shanghai Docks, Tle. 110 b.

Cottons.

Ewo Conton Tls. 16.15 b. S'hai Colton Tls. 104 (old) n.

Lands, Hotels, etc.--

H. and H. Hotels, $13 s. H. K. Land $86 an. S'hai Land Tis, 412 n. Humpreys, $16.85 Renlties, $9.90 B.

Public Utilities. Tramways, $17.00 b. Peak Trams, (old) $14 b. Star Ferries, 488 b.

China Lights, (old) $25.20 n. H. K. Electrics, $81 m. Telephones, $42 b. China Buses, Tls. 18% n. Singapore Tractions, 6/6 s.

Industrials,

China Sugars, 80 cta. n. Malabons $38 n. Canton Icca, 39.30 s. Cements (Comb,) $16.80 b. Ropes, $14 a.

Veaz: Goldfielde $3.60 4.

Stores, etc. Dairy Farms, $26.10 n. Watson, $13.36 na. Der A. Wings, $1 n. Lane Crawfords, $8.85 b. Mackintosh, 820 n. Sinceros, $181⁄4 n.

MiscellanovILE, Amusements, $21 n x. Rights. Constructions, $6.40 b. B'que Ind. G. Ronds, $68% h.

Time for Big Deeds

OUR BRITISH CROSSWORDS.

Across

1 This may throw a light. 4 Braggaduchio, for instance, in

the "Faerie Queene,"

8 You may disappear-langily---

down this incline.

This may be in door, or made punishable, 11 The mind shall banquet, though the body." -"Love's Labour'k LOOL"

13 The

hend that the candidato hopes to head.

14 These may ho

observert In

churches OF ut Freemasons" gatherings.

16 The wild aan.

17 Called was unce this thin.

18 Part of a plate.

20 It is a nasty one in the face when your felenda go back on you.

21 This is the garden of England- 24 and she was a gardener'a wife.

28 front

side to side-like half

those clues.

30 Be ahd large or small, this girl ia Ino big to get into her bunk. 31 A submarine enchantresa. 182 We are almost up. Don't look

back now (hidden),

34 Norse god.

35 This town is in 21 across,

30 A pretty one is quite a consider.

able sum of money.

87 Small batter-cakes.

36 Appearances which one ira

not need to keep up.

Down

Satirike offensively.

2 Something told.

Go to make good-with reference

to two.

50 gather round, by word of

mouth.

6 Mind this-it ITRY

plague.

10 "Neither

Л

borrower

nor lender by For lonn oft-both itself and friend."— “Hamlet."

12 A short piece of curtain. 14 Truth to Nature.

15 Having a smell--of

perhaps.

money.

18 You may see this in any paper. 19 Increnat, up or down.

"

22 Rheims had a celebrated one. 2/Here you must take a measure

to meditate silently.

20 May be heard at the "talkies"— or ́st an impromptu smoking concert.

26 This may be made dusty-and many a man would rather have it no than have it dusted.

27 These may make a tremendous

nefsc, or merely a click.

23 Calm and unruffled.

30 Muscica which K blacksmith

develops.

3 This animal runs with a loping gait, 'chcept when it turns on its tracks then it will run Jiko a fiver.

34 These might be taken up on

certain terms (hidden).

Yesterday's Solution

ADAMANT CANO PUE

HUUNDLY

OA O E ANGELUS

VIDE.MOIST OMNI AE EU ENIO LUKCHEU RUBICON

A

E JAVARIUNI BOROUGH

NFK

DUTH become a

7 What one does not expect in a

fairy tale,

8 The detestation of the school-

boy.

STICKERS

1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9

The number 100 may be obtained by - properly ackling and multiplying the nine digits from 1 to 9. Each figure may be med but once and may not be used to four number of two figures. Cari you arrange the figures to produce the re- quired at?

TERRIBLE DEATH,

POPULAR SHANGHAI RESIDENT BADLY BURNED.

Shanghai, Mar. 11.

Mr. William James Young, affec- tionately known in sporting cir elos as "Paddy Young," was found dead in his bedroom at the St: Joseph's Club here yesterday.

GAMUT LYRA IN BC NE SR TEENTOT DEVISED JNEN LEUF E NOSEGAY REFUSED

Yesterday's Solution

PROBLEM RECEIVE OCTAVE S BEACONS

LIVONIA

EVENING

MESSAGE

The above is the word aquase of seven words that read the same across as fress Top to bottom.

ANTI-SOVIET BAN.

RUSSIAN GOODS BARRED FROM JUGO-SLAVIA.

Belgrade, Mar. 11. The Jugo-Slavian Government.

It appears that ho went to bed shortly after mid-night smoking a cigarette which ignited the bed has prohibited the importation of

clothes.

When found on the floor of his

|Russian manufactures on the

room at six o'clock in the morning ground that the Soviet aim is to destroy the balance of exchange he was terribly burned, and died and production in the importing

at the Country Hospital reven

hours later.

countries-Reuter.

He was a member of the staff of the APC. He won the interna-Inr.

tional walking match three times An inquest was opened, but has and held the "Stitt" cup for simi-boon adjourned until Friday.--Our lar activity. He was very popu-Own Correspondent.

By Blosser

TEL JUST 'KEEP

IN MIDSTREAM TILL

·I- GET A SAFE DISTANCE FROM THOSE DOIS........ CURRENTS MAUGHTY"

SWIFT !!

NG OUSHTA BE-ALONG HERSE PRETTY SOON... AN' WHEN HE

DOES COME, I'LL DO THE

'Boy Scout STUFF!

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