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SPECIAL

A TREAT

for the

KIDDIES

MORNING SHOW

At 11.15 am.

TO-MORROW

LORD BABS

QUEEN'S

STAR

THE

THEATRICAL

EVENT

OF THE SEASON

THE..

ITALIAN

GRAND OPERA

CO.

will present

· DEC. 28th- CAVALLERIA

RUSTICANA

and PAGLIACCI

-DEC. 29th RIGOLETTO

DEC. 30th

TROVATORE

DEC. 31st TRAVIATA

JAN. 1st LA BOHEME

JAN. 2nd TOSCA

JAN. 3rd

LUCIA LAMMERMORE

JAN. 4th CARMEN

JAN, 5th MADAME BUTTERFLY

JAN. 6th FAUST

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Booking at Moutrio's & Star Pricos $4,40, $3.30, $2.20. $1.10.

WHEN AT HOME

Hongkong Telegraph.

MAY BE PURCHASED AT

SELFRIDGE'S

LONDON

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1932..

CINEMA SCREENINGS SAD CHRISTMAS EVE

NOTES SUPPLIED BY THE

THEATRES

CHILDREN BURNED TO DEATH

IN BIRMINGHAM

CORRESPONDENCE.

Proceeds of Theatricals

the

Dirmingham, Dec. 24:

To the Editor, Hongkona

Telegraph.) Feative preparations for Christ- mas Eve were saddened by a ghostly fire in which x small children were Sir.Vith reference to burned to death yesterday morning, theatrical performances held on when the home of an unemployed 16th. to 22nd. December at the Ko ex-service `man, crippled, was destroyed. The father, mother and a baby were sleeping downstairs, and were saved but the six children upstairs were incinerated, despite heroic efforts to rescue them.

Another of Sapper's gentleman] » crook stories has reached the screen;

this time ba a musical, "Threo of a Kind" which has been re-titled for screen purposes, "Love on the Spot," is coming to the Queen's Theatre on Wednesday. The story concerns gentleman crook, who comes to a country hotel in search of good hunt ing, and a couple of confidence tricks- tors-father and daughter who try to fleeco the crook. This worthy is an engaging young fellow and it is not unnatural for the daughter to fall in love with him and regret her shndy Weir's struggles against the ad- past. When who, discovers that her lover is not is a position to look down versity of unemployment and in- upon her, they decide to return his capacitation, and the mother's cou- il-gotten gains and start life together rageous efforts to keep her family --straight. Mingled intriguingly with

all and comfortable, have for a this light-hearted crockery are a num long time evoked the sympatny of ber of ting, molodies engagingly neighbours who provided a Christ- sung by Ilchard Delman and Rase- mas tree with little dainties, and mary Amos, in the roles of Bill Malt-watched with streaming eyes, the land (the jewel thief) and June Prior removal of the little charred bodies. (the lady Indy) respectively.

Reuter.

Shing Theatre organised by an amateur troupe in aid of the St. John Ambulance hospital work in the New Territories, I have the pleasure to inform you that the total proceeds realised were $2,178.50, Including $55 donations. There is another sum of $85.77 ob- tained from the sale of cigarettes, kindly donated by Messrs. Kni Tuck Hong to add to our cause, making a full total of $2,264.27.

I wish to express my grateful columns to the following gentle- thanks through your valuable men and firms for their gifts and agsistance to make the theatrical performances such a succoss:

Not only hos Richard Dolman a very pleasing personality and a very plen- sant singing, voice, but he is no mean performor

Alep dancer. The

ponent's chin. Not that McLaglen is

Bir. Lul Wal-chau for his very director, Graham Cutts, has incorpora- seriously contemplating giving up his valuable service in arranging the ted some unique camera work, and present lucrative screen career, for in theatre for our use for Beven one bathing pool scene during which reality his professional fighting days nights free of rent; Measta. Shing the principals sing a very catchy are over. But just for love of Fook Kee for the gift of paper number, "I'm Falling for You," is handled in a manner worthy of the sting of fairly exchanged blows would of the theatro; Messrs. Wing Fat, the game, the amell of resin, and the work decorations at the entrance vory beat American musical produc- Vic step into the ring once more. tlona Benides Richard Dolman and Welghing some 216 pounds in ring printers, for programmes; Messrs. Rosemary Ames, a good characterisa-condition, standing six feet three in-Wing On Co., for the gift of two tion is supplied by Aubrey Mathor as ches of solid muscle, McLaglen was pairs of cymbala and the loan of an affable old swindler who, judging both a professional boxer and wresta gong to our troupe; Messrs. Sin- a man's means by the make of car ler for years before the glamour of cara Co. for the gift of two pairs he uses, immediately tries to sell him grease paint and camera lured him of cymbals and one gong to our some dudishares. Patrons on the look out for pleasant light entertainment away from the fascinating pastime of troupe; Mesars. the Sun Co. for a concoction of romance and melody, scrambling care. He held the heavy- Might humour and a dash of adventure, weight championship belt of Canada, the gift of one two-string fiddle to will find "Love on the Spot" entirely and the official records credit him with our troupe; Messrs. Kwong Sang a draw with Jack Johnson when Lil' Hong for the gift of face powder to their liking.

Arthur was in his prime. "To-day's and .cosmetic to the troupe; "Honde Venu«,"

heavyweight," McLaglen says, "are a Messrs. Hong Lok for tickets and Chalk up another outstanding per- sorry lot. None of them would maka circulars; Moaars. Man Chung for formance for Marlene Dietrich in much of an Impression against auch

circulars, "Blonde Venus," which is now show men as Corbett, Johnson or any of the ing at the King's Theatre. Under holders of the classic title previous

In conclusion, I also wish to ex- the skilful direction of Josef von to the decade that ushered in such press my grateful thanks to you Stormberg, this picture becomes one lascon as the long, count. Perhaps) of the year's best photoplays. Miss that is why the big men of the films for allowing us space in your valu-

into

able paper. Dietrich in her role as the "Blondo often consider taking a flier Venus" successfully proves to her barnstorming game, just to flatten & many admifers that she is an out-

Lew

pushovers." Meanwhile, aside standing actress. In a role that com from his habitual gymnasium work. mands every known human emotion, outs, Beaglen is confining his fight- FRENCH NAVAL VISIT. sho grips her audience with her supersing activities to film work such as artistry and deep understanding of his. the character she portrays.

Fox melodrama of the moods are perfect and genuine, and Parisian underworld coming on Thurs. acted with a conviction. that mukes day next to the King's Theatre. the story live. It is an entirely dif-MiLaglen battles three times in this ferent part that Miss Dietrich plays picture, and, even though the script in "Blonde Venus." She portrays calls for him to win, he declares the

A French training ship for young frat a wife whore entire life in con- professional fighters opposing him officers who have just received their Because of the lineas of her husband would meet among to-day's heavy-d'Arc which has a displacement of tered on her husband and small son are as tough as the competition he commission will arrive in Hongkongi

shortly. The vessel is the Jeanne he guru through many vicissitudes, weights. and finds that she in is love with twe

"Bring 'em Back Alive." men. Fighting desperately to hold Frank Buck's amazing jungle film them both, she is caught in a dilemma opened to capacity hosees at the which makes her an outcast, wander Central on Sunday and fully lived un

the

Her Sleeped role in "White Paris)

IF KWAI-CHUNG.

TRAINING SHIP COMING

6,800 tons.

TO HONGKONG

There will be 153 offcors in training on board, and the vessel is on a round manding is Capt. Marquls with a staff the world voyage. The officer com

APPEALING-

Appealing to the taste in its exquisitely balanced flavour-appealing to the throat in its caressing cork-tipped mildness-EMBASSY: Aristocrat of cigarettes.

Embassy

CORK-TIPPED

"YOUR THROAT LIKES THEM

PU YI CENSORED.

PRINCESS DER LING'S BITTER CRITICISM

Nanking, Dec, 24.

"WEEK-END MURDER"

(Continued from Pape 3). voices. It was hard to round up her guests when, at an hour nearer ing from rity to city trying to escape to its reputation as the season of 28 officers and a crew of God. the diretol results of hor surcharged sensation. Having broken box office

dawn than midnight, the orchestra motional nature. The denouement of records all over the world, it seems as The vessel left Brett of its present The Chinese press this morning finished with a flourish and Instru- this graphically realistic photodrama if it la going to do the same in Hong-voyage on October 5 and has passed published a report that the Governments were wearily put away. leaves one with the conviction that he kong. Yesterday's performances were through Algeria, Tunis, Greece, Syria, mont had received a lengthy letter "Who's missing?” Tom asked has seen alias Dietrich in her greatest also fully booked up, and for the two the Suez Canal, Djibouti, Mascate, from Princess Dor Ling, bitterly. Linda, as she flung her light wrap screen portrayal. The supporting

the door of the little blue east, all well chosen for their respec-days, nearly 8,000 people attended Bombay, and Colombo. She was at censoring Henry Pu Y for par- over

this wonder fim. There is no doubt Penang on Dec. 17 remaining there tive roles, includes Cary Grant, Her- that "Bring 'em Back Alive" is a re- until the 20th. From Singapore ft/ticipating in the Manchukuo move- roadster.

"Mr. Statlander's here—I'll take bert Marshall. Dickie Moorez Gertrude

him," aho answered, “Marvin's com- Shart, Gone Gergan, Hibert Emmet arkable production and fully justifies will go to Netherlands India, Frenchment, and submitting proposals for

its phenomenal success. There are Indo-China, O'Connor, Maude Truus and Rita La any amount of thrills in it-real Japan, Hawaii, San Francisco, the

Hongkong. Shanghal, the recovery of Manchuria.

The letter, 10,000 words to Ing. He met someone he knew Roy.

thrills that have been lacking in other Pacific Islands, the Panama and arrive length comes from the worldwide just ns we were, leaving. That Jungle Glms. The terrille encounters back in France on July 5,

famous authoress of "The For leaves Mr. DeVos and Mr. Shaugh- If Jack Dempsey's "comeback", between the various jungle terrors The dimensions of the ship are: bidden City," which depicts Prin- nessey" should bear fruit, it wouldn't surprise are absolutely genuine and makes length 170 metres, bram 17.70m., and cess Der Ling's life in the old "Here I am, Madamet" The members of the Hollywood film colony one's blood tingle. Here is a pleture it is propelled by Turbine Parsons Manchu Imperial Palace with the Belgian's voice at her elbow. He to see Victor Mengien trying the that grips you and grips you hard. engines generating a home power of Empress Dowager.

threw away his cigarette and made same thing. Recent activities of the You will sit spellbound throughout 32,500 and capable of a cruising speed The report also states that the her an elaborato bow. Tom looked Manessa Mauler, who happens to be the performance. It is a different of 27.8 knots. She carrles oight guns Princess Der Ling has written to at him, then motioned him to the personal friend of McLaglen. has kind of a thriller and is something of 155 mm. calibre, four of 75 mm. Henry Pu Yi urging the Awakened the old desire in the now that is grand entertainment for all and two of 37 mm and was built at Manchu Emperor not to support

ex-rear seat of the larger car.

"Think Shaughnessey could have famous screen star's heart to feel the family. The children will simply St. Nazaire and launched on Feb. 14. again the snuck of leather on an op- revel in it.

the Independence movement. gone home?" Reuter.

"I don't know." Linda was

- "White Paris Sleeps."

་

The following extracts are taken from the Chairman's statement at tho last annual Shareholders' Meeting, February 29th, 1932.

"We feel that the Debenture holder from an investment standpoint, is just as much arrinterested partner of the Company as the Common Shareholder and is entitled to his just return on his investment, and by the figures given on the two years' working. I think we have amply proven that we were right that our Debentura holders receive eight per cent. Interest Instead of six per cent.

"The most successful concerns of the future will be those who recognize this principle-that even banks will allocate to depositors a part of profits earned on their money over and above current rates of interest. As our balance sheets show quite plainly, the proceeds from the sale of our debon- tures is not used for the purchase of Real Estate, as we are not speculators, but for investment in first class mortgages, amply secured not only by the value of the property pledged as security, but as a further security, the debontures constituto a first claim on ⚫ the total assets of the Company. An analysis of the figures involved shows that avery dobenture has boltind it essots equal to three times its value:

"If after caroful consideration of actual facts and figuros you aro receiving less than 8 par cont. upon your investmont and or savings you are not using judgmont but following old customs, boligving 5 por cont, and

6 por cont. sro curront tater.”

1930,

CHINA

REALTY COMPANY 8% DEBEN FURES 8% INTEREST VS 6% INTEREST

MEANS ONE THIRD MORE INCOME

COMPARISON

Mortgage Department, 1930-1931

..% Average Average

Amount Commission Earned. ¥122,316 146,825

Market

Year

Amount

1930

10,052,040 1931 19,194.867

Value of Value

Property loaned 18,662,000 54% 34,075,565

56%

Interest

rate 9,18%

· 9.33%

Commission % 1.215% 0.765%

Excess Interest over 8% $118,614. 255,291

€373,905

$269,141

373,905

Earned above 8% paid to Debenture holdars— X643,046

Of the above mortgages, there was assigned to investors:

1930 1931

6,532,660.00 $13.223,545.00

A lower rate of commission existed in 1931 due to cheap money for the greater part of the year: from September, money commanced to tighten up. As it is we earned 1.33% Interest in excess of B% paid on our Debentures, in addition to 3146,825 commissions. From the above it will be seen that our 8% Debentures are secured by first mortgages on 56.4% of value and backed up with $5,000,000 capital..

CHINA

REALTY CO.

"The Real Estate Market Place of Shanghai.”

70. SZECHUEN ROAD SHANGHAI

frankly, perplexed, "He went off with Ella. Haven't seen him all evening. A few couples are still out on the pier. You might look--- Oh, here come the Mondells. El whore's our Iterary Ught?"

Бег

In the glare of the headlights, neighbour's face was frankly Astonished.

"Mr. Shaughnesscy? I'm sure I 'don't know! I haven't seen him for hours. I thought he went back

(To be continued.)

to you, Linda."

Cadburys

TOFFEE AND NUTS „ŠWEET AND FRESH

John D. HUTCHISON & CO

The natural laws of economics require an investor to secure the bost return especially upon savings—frust funda-consistent with safety.

The China Real Company is one of the oldest (established more than 20 years) roal estato companies in Shanghai with a steady successfule record back of it.

Capital 5,000,000 fully paid in cash.

Business turnover 1931, $45,632.- 300 in land and mortgages only, which does not include management of estates, rent collections, insurance. written, trustees for beneficial owners of property and sundry sources of incomo.

The Company are Realtors, not speculators in Real Estates.

The balanco shoot as of December 31, 1931 shows:---- Assets .....

Land and Buildings at

cost

Cash

$12,341,726.31

·Mortgages on Real Estate

held by

Total Debenture

Dec. 31, 1931

issuo

3,351,055.84 * 1,844,259.11

35,971,200

4,840,700 by which it will be noted that all of the proceeds from Debentures are.. Invested in Mortgages and 1,131,500 of the Company's capital.

In the past twenty years the Com- pany has negotiated more than one Chundred million Taels in mortgages, all of which has boon repaid, principal with interost,//

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