FIRE BRIGADE
PROSECUTION
PRIMATE AND PROHIBITION
INHE HONGKONG
THEATRE DOOR WHICH| AGAINST COERCION OF
WAS LOCKED
.PUBLIC
DANGER
Mr. Liu Wai-chau, manager of the Ko Shing Theatre, was sum- moned before Mr. Schofield at the Central Police Court this morning at the instance of Mr. J. C. Fitz Henry (Acting Superintendent of the Fire Brigade) on a summor
PEOPLE
The Archbishop of Canterbury,
TELEGRAPH.
THE CHURCHES AND NEW TRUTH
DR. BARNES'S VIEWS
at a meeting of the Church of THE REVOLUTIONS IN England Temperance Society nt
RUSSIA Kensington, spoke against coor- clon by prohibition.
"I daresay I shall be treading on the orthodox toes of some of
AND SPAIN
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1, 1932.
THE XIXTH ARMY COMMANDER
TO HEAD FUKIEN GOVERNMENT
Foachow, May 28. Considerable interest has been aroused by the report that General Ts'ai Ting-kal, of the 19th Route Army, the heroic "defender of Shanghat," has been Dr. Barnes, Bishop of Birming-appointed Chairman of the Fukien ham preaching before the Uni- Provincial Government, and that
jeet of Science and Faith, dealt versity of Cambridge on the sub-e is actually on his way hither with a variety of matters which
accusing him of causing or perm-1 see no helpfulness in any, pro- included Science, Faith, birth reason be spared from some
ting an exit door at the theatre to be locked during a performance at 9.50 p.m. on May 25.
C.E.T.S." he remarked, "but I am the keenest supporters of the increasingly suspicious of the influence of regulative legislation. posals to coerce our people into temperance by mere prohibition.
"I myself believe that A very Mr. Hornee Lo represented the great
for agency
promoting defendant and, after pointing out | temperance would be the conver- that the exit referred to was at the sion of those horrid old public. stage and used only by the actors, houses in the nature of drinking argued that the regulation did not | shops with anugs, secret parloura apply to stage doors, but only to and partitions. into roomy, doors which
used by the healthy, decent places of refresh- public. Otherwise, be submitted, ment, where food can be supplied the words "whenever the public han as well as drink." access to any public building" at the In the earlier part 01 his beginning of the regulation would speech the Archbishop remarked: be meaningless, unless User door | “We may have our own Individual were made use of by the public.
were
UNDERGOING REPAIR.
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vjews us to the value "T the 'jectures' in our coniman life; we
control and the sterilisation of
the unit.
"Today is May Day," he said, "the day on which the workers of Europe use the coming of spring to symbolise their undying as virations. For the most part such] workers in this country stand aloof from, while abroad they are hostile to, orgnulsed Christianity Are they to be deemed hostile to Christ or to a faith and works to which the Churches have dared to alfach His name?
"Think of Russia as we knew it twenty years ago, its bishops ap-
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to assume office.
Although he is not a native of the Province, he may for that very Report). the embarrassments which tives have to meet, and it is hoped that he will speedily put an end † lo various forces which
militating against the progress of the Province.
are
The most urgent problem fa the activity of the Communists in the south and west, but the unchecked prevalence of banditry in all parts is really almost as serious, And lately there has been an unparallelled quantity of opium produced in all the dis- tricts, owing, as of old, to the imposition of taxes that canunt Ire met in any other way.
-
It is at present impossible to certainly all wish they were better pointed by the foul Rasputin. its forecast what changes the
pointment will mean in the per- dominant eult the worship of ikons," he continued. "Is It Im-sonnel of the Government, but
tlant one hopes
Generi Ta'ul possible that men, because of in-
will use discrimination and show Tenne tlesire for righteousness
choice of and truth, swept such a Church independence in his
volleagues. Our Chen Correapon away when the opportunity came?! “A year ago in Spain & politirad
than they moartimes are, but at He was instructed, however, nul to day very much stress on that the same time the pictures have hven a most potent rival to the pint. The circumstances were that the theatre was underguhig vertuln
pulitic-house in the entertainment alterations and whilst that was befar people." ing done all exits and doors, in- cluding the one mentioned in the summons, hind
always been kept | TRADE MARKS CASEyranny, buttressed by a branch
open, but on account of the work- men the one door nt the stage was closed in order that greater super- vision could he had over the work, After The attention of the mone agement was drawn to the exit, it had been kept open.
Mr. Fitz-Henry remarked that the liconer covered the whole build- ing. The duar referred to was one of the exit doors which had been
GERMAN COMPANY
WITHDRAWS
dent.
of the Christian Church, collapsed, CINEMA SCREENING:
Was it unnatural that al Once passion flamed against the Jesuits
out
| religious orders? -
strongly and other
A summons talven out by Messrs. "In England, moreover, the dif- Carlowitz & Co, of 4. Queen's Road | ficulties of the Churches are Central agained the Sung On Com- largely of their own making.]
of 172. Wellington Street, | Eighteen years pany.
ago these
nie under the Trades Mark Ordinance || Churches, with a unity of heart was withdrawn by Mr. E. S. 4. never shown since, accepted war. Brooks before Mr. Schofield at the The Quakers, apart from Individ uals, alone maintained the Chris Central Police Court this morning.
tian ideal. All since have had their due reward. No one to-day defends war.
The defendant firm were alleged to have applied a false trade de- seription to plastic which they subi, Mr. Brooks appeared for Messrs. Mr. F. H. Carlowitz & Co, and
approved by the fire and building nuthorities. When the theatre was visited, it was found that it could not be opened, owing to a large number of boxes belonging to the artiates being against it. There were about 150 people congregated in the dressing rooms, but whether they were all actors or servants helseby was for the defendant firm. was unable to say, In the event of fire, these peuple on the stage would probably jump among the audience. and cause a panic.
THE REAL DANGER.
Churches und Disarmament.
"But are
ui
NOTES SUPPLIED BY THE THEATRES.
A team that has shared thu honors of phudits. from films audiences every- where for their combine activities in "Manslaughter," "perfarms" again in "Secrets of a Secretary," at the King's Theatre to-day
Only one of the team actually per- forms on the serven however. She is Colette Colbert. the charming French-Americny girl who graduated to films from the stage. The other member of the dugg is George Abbott, who so capably diffeted Miss Colbert and Fredric March in "Manslaughter."
Abbott, who is rated as one af
the sest, expert in the craft of guiding
the perfect deli cast of players in neations at their roles, is a convert to the talking screen from the Broad- way stage where be established him- self as one of the three or four best
directors,
Abbott is also a successful, plny wright, having
collaborated
on
Ground
Aileen ander and killy-Mureny. Vural Duet-Ght Baby What
Night
22041),
ly Murray and Walter Bennion
Cherup-Hallelujah.
The Revalsen.
Vieri Post-Sorellmos Pis Heimy
Louise Groody and Charlen King zodou. Organ FloWhere the Shy Little Videta
Grow. | Organ Rilo-When Summer la Gona
Jesse Crawford 21876.
Song-Wait Til You See “Mai Cherie,”
Song-Louise
Maurice Chevalier (Daritone) 21018. Chorus-Yolcucin Charts-The Blum
The Reveleta 200*2.
Jesse Crawford 21031,
| Drean Solo-Why Can't Yout
Orgno Bolt Sal
Sang-Dream Mather. Song A Garden in the Rain
Gene Austin (Tenor) 14.8-8.35 p.157. Operatie. Sons-Walkure-Brannklde's Battle Cry (Wag-
21015
BT). Song-Walkure-Brunnhilde'n Append to Wointi
(Wagner)
Marin Jeritan (Suprata+ ) 1208. flanol-Altis-Introduction and Moorish flallet
Verdil). Dand-Alen-Grand March and Finale (Verdi) Song-1, African Lead Me Toward the Venet Creatore's Hand 0:20.
1Meyerbeer)
C2014.
Enrico Carus (Tenori 7150. K.35.9.15 p.I.
A Concert. Plaza SalosImpromptu la A Fht (Chopint, Plano Polo Pretalade Impromptu (Chopin)
Irena Sebarrer DIUNT. Vocal Duet-The Kers of Heavens (Broudiwan)) Yoral Diet-A-Parádles for Two ("The Mald
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Felts Kreisler 1228. Sung-So Well in No More A-Roving (White) Senecave, Coald † Only Tell Them (Cape)
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Andres Segovia 7170. From the Studio,
9.15-9.45 p.n.
A Pininferte fecilat by Mailanie Kutloan Chappelle, LR.A.M., LSM.
Bemanre me
() Scherzo and Tria (chubert)
dj Adagio from Sonata Pathetique
Clair de Lune Debuery1.
Theory (Palengren).
4.
A
Poem (Marbuwell).
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9.45-10.25 p.m.
Musical Comedy;
The Quaker Gilzl-Vient Reis (Manektons
icht en Company (2015, Dorothy felection (Collier
The Hand of H.M, Cellstream Gan><În
(Heethoven 3. organised Christian His Worship remarked that he had received a letter from Messrs. Lodies protagonists on behalf of a degree of disarmament which Hastings, Dennys and Howley in-night be dangerous to the nation timating their intention of with-
adopting it. They usually ignore drawing the stammons. He enquirie ed whether Mr. Brooks wished to the fact that prudential motives
did not weaken the identism make any statement in view of the
Christ. The manager had been written fart that the reasons for the with- previously and he had given a per-drawal had been given in the letter, sonal assurance that the door in
Mr. Brooks replied that all he question would left unlocked.
wanted to say was that the goods The prosecution did not regard sized by the police be returned to as a light matter. Being where it
The defendants, was, the people on the stage and in the dressing rooms would rush for that door and would not be able to open it.
His Worship remarked that he thought that Begulation 21 had to
The summons wag dismissed, an order for the goods seized by the ulice to be returned to the defen- idants being made.
OF DIVORCE
be taken to apply to the whole BISHOP ON INCREASE buikling. The reference to the public did not refer to places but to tintes when a public performance was in progress. The fires of the actors were just as important as those of members of the public. A fine of $50 was imposed.
AN OVERLOADED SHIP
FINE ON CAPTAIN
CANCELLED
Charged before the Hon. Comdr. Hole, at the Marine Court this morning, with having allowed his ship to be so loaded as to aub-
"BRAZEN DISREGARD OF.
DELICATE FEELING."
"Must we not admit, further, that Christian churches have been. and still are, afraid of new truth? The churches have struggled against the admission of doctrinal error, and still when possible, repudiate ur minimise the need of change.
of
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Light Opern Company €2030.
Symphony Orchestra C2227, Rugby Mid-day Press
Close Dow it.
Broadway," "Coquelle" and "Night || Len Cocher de Corserßle (Manquette) Hostess." He nol
only directed "Secrets of a Sperotary" but hiso The Land of Sindies (Lebar)-Selection wrote the adaptation fett.
from the original
10.25 p.m. tale by Charles
News. In addition to "Minshughter" he was the director of Moran and Mack's Up, Half-Way "Why Bring That to Heaven" and "Stalen Heaven."
Miss Colbert's Bims successes in- clude "Honor Among Lovers." "The Big Pond" and "Young Man of Mun-production, including Mary' Astor, hattan."
·
"Secrets of a Secretary" is the
"We are the hirheat of the man- mals. We have
emerged quite recently, as geological time is measured, from some group anthropoid apes-The gorilla and story of a wealthy vs York society the chimpanzee are literally our girl who marries an Argentire for- tune-hunter and loses him when her cousins. Our sins result from the father's death leaves her penniless. persistence of ni Instincts She is which war against The recent liged to take a position as
Fecretary. When the young daughter of her employer falls in love with her ex-husband, who has now turned out to be a member of a gang of jewel thieves, the secretary is in a spot." But it all comes out
moral and spiritual growth that is still sadly imperfect in human
The Bishop of Chelmsford (Dr. jty. Henry Wilson). in his monthly letter to the Chelmsford Diocese, old error. That Adam, tempted writes: "Several questions con- Exc, ate an apple which caused
front us to-day which make us
19.30 p.m. All records theatre European pe peakmes are kindly viziplied by Moween. H. Montric and Co.
Nance O'Neil. Anthony Bushell, Robert Warwick, Hugh Trevor and Gilbert Emery, combining stage and serven talen Únost effectively.
"Private Lives."
Before the strains of "here comes the bride" resound through the church there are weeks of preparation for this most important event in a girl's life.
"Contrast such new truth with us with a happy, romance different varieties in Norma Shearer's
him to fall,' and that, through this fall, sin and death came une the world. Such teaching is now
ask ourselves whether we are balancing our spiritual budget or whether we are healing for credible. moral bankruptcy,
"Even those whose views on
"The change since, say, Queen As a divorce are not of the strictest, Anne's time, is marvellous, must be uneasy at the enormous result of the transformation there fucrease in divorce cases and, is now no need for a married wo- il dluzen what is even more
serious, the man to give birth to brazen disregard of delicate feel children in the hope that two or merge the centre of the dist. Caring often shown by these people three may survive. A wholly new danger is upon us. There must, irth-rate or over-population will become disastrous.
William Tithie. master of
"There is a strong move to en-
the s.s. Kwong Prok Cheong, courage betting and gambling by in fact, be a limitation of
at first fined $200, but the fine was later cancelled, and the pro- secuting officer was naked to serve axummons on the owner,
Board Ing Ofeer D.
bro- seented.
(1.
Remarking that
the
the legislation of sweepstakes, and the dangling before the eyes
"Already it is clear that those our young people of the of dazzling prospect
like Italy, Southern of securing countries £30,000 for ten shillings.
Ireland, and Japan which refuse "The
Home Secretary's din-to have population cheeks are accused Wagosis of the reasons for the in- menace to the peace of the world,
Cairns
held responsible as master of the ship. Comdr. Hole imposed a fine of $200,
time elapsed, after
crease in erine
wha very in- adequate," he added. "In many of
our schools religious knowledge,
Growth and 'pulation, "Waal, now, is the duty, of
if given at all, is given in an Christian Church under such
ending, Colbert plays the role of the secretary. Georges Metaxa, new fainous husband. Others in the cast comer to the talkies, plays the vil. nre Betty Lawford, Herbert Marshall, Mary Boland, Hugh O'Connell and Berton Churchill.
слят.
Ideas for the modern girl's trous seau are glimpsed in two distinctly
picture, "Private Intest Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer starring Lives," at the Queen's Theatre, for not only does also Una Merkel, who is in the stip- Miss Shearer appear as a bride, but porting Shearer is a divorcee bride she passes up the wedding veil, ap. pearing before the Justice of the Now comes the cinema's expose of Pence in a smart going-away costum the inside facts about Central Euro- showing a white cont worn over a Jean royalty, dazzling courts, cold plaid blouse and black skirt. With but regal, queens, human, playful white hat and accessories she gives a kings, the love affairs of princessery picture as she promises "? forbidden marry outside of the rogul families,
"Royal Bed" Amusing Farce.
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do."
Miss Merkel takes her first trip to the altar in the picture in an array of wedding finery, her satin dress styled with int puffed sleeves and s finished skirt, and is Juliet-type wee- ding veil Black velvet is combingi with a greencloth skirt in her going- away suit, with black velvet hat und smart accessories,
recalled eviscerated form by people who circumstances? Surely it should enacted by Antony Busholi, and turns doner trinimings.
- A short
which Comdr. Holc Boarding Officer Cairns, and asked him who was doing the loading.
The Officer replied that the com- pradores were doing the loading, , and that the owner was on board
at the time.
ACTRESS KILLED
30-FEET FALL FROM WINGS OF DRURY LANE
down the Crown Prince of another
But it's all in fun in Radio Fic- Luces, The Royal Bed," a delicious opening
tire whimsically human and real, Friday at the Queen's Theatre,
Larwell Sherman plays the title role in the pleture which he als directs
For their first wedding dinner, the with a skill as subtle and keen as his neting. Nance O'Neil of stage and serven lame in the
two brides appear in lovely evening win
domi- Queen nites and "henpecks her husband; gowns, Miss Shearer's being of eyelet- Mary Astor is the princess who has a embroidered gold cloth trimed with
kel's of
of blake velvet with chiffon love affair with the king's secretary, bandings of sable fur and Miss Mer Negligees and pyjamas are shown in do not necessarily believe in it."na: all its influence to prevent mythieni kingdom, Hugh Trevor,
"And despite the fact that the story Kay array with other costumes of an dangerous growth of population,
Besiden Mins likely to lead to war, and to be in witty, whiranical satire, the inside interesting pattern. courge the inerens of the best facts about royally come to light just Shearer and Miss Merkel the cast in- the same," Sherman says. "Being a cludes Robert Montgomery, Reginald stocks, of every community.
king or a queen or a princesa of a Denny, Jean Hersholt and George The mentally deficient ure in Central European kingdom len't at all Davis. Sidney Franklin directed.
"Girls About Town." creasing among us at an alarming what one might think it, from the
Lilyan Tashman "sat down standing not American point of view. We forget rate, Surely such n
up" to keep her clothes from getting permanently segregated should be that royalty in very human,
"In The Royal Bed' we depict it as wrinkled hetween scenes of "Giri storilised. Ilut. allke against time re-actress, was killed by falling 30 birth-control and against sterfi-humanly as though we were dealing About Town," Hollywood's version of questing the prosecuting, oficer feet from the stairway of the sution, the Roman Church sets its with an American real state man and life among the super-gold diggers to summon the owner.
wings during the performance of anti-social iniluonce, and I regret his family, following closely the brit- which comes to the King's Theatre on
finnt Sherwood play, but taking ad- Sunday next.
The device used by Miss Tashinan that other churches are not tak-vantage of the screen's flexibility and
und by Kay Franels, who is co-fen- Taking advantage of the screen's tured with her in the play, was a long, The audience were unaware of ing that active part in augente motion," The Hon. Dr. S. W. Te'o was called
roform that we expect from mon to give expert evidence at the Supreme the tragedy, and the show
who seek to build on earth the flexibility and motion consists, in this inclined rest, sot nt such an anglo case, of showing streetrlots, fighting to take most of the weight off their Court this morning on Chinese usage tinued.
city of God,
over barricades, the bombardment of feet hut not slanted so much that relating to unsigned willa. Ile was
Miss Tully fell from the top of "But I maintain that, if those city and many other things quite would put their full body weight on cross-examined at length on the point
But their clothen. The director also pro- of his competency, after which Sir steps used to get to the level of a Joseph Kemp (Chlef Justice) ruled bridge housed in the auditorium, who are drawn to Christ and His beyond the scope of the stage.
truth fearlessly, none of the delightful subtlety orvided them with high stools on which hems of their that the ovidence was admissible. the stage manager atated. She teaching seek The cane is one in which a widow and was in no hurry, because her part and remain eager for righteous humanness of the Robert E. Sherwood to sit, keeping the
they need not play, on which the movie is based, isskirts from touching the ground. The actresses found the "itting down son present two separate unsigned did not come on for quite a time, ness
Sherman has assembled a remark-standing up" device to be the more wills for probate, each claiming that and perhaps she had an attack of fear
able cast of featured players for the walutary for wrinklessness. theirs in the true and final whil
giddiness.
development,
fine
In view of this Comdr, Hole cancelled the
and administered a caution to the Captain, at the same
Miss Laura Tally, agel 50, Yukon-road, Balham, S.W.
of
2177
"Cavalendo" at Drury Lano Theatre recently.
con-
among men
the overthrow of their
religion."
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