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YEAR'S WORKING OF BANK OF EAST ASIA

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NOTES SUPPLIED BY THE.

THEATRES

Addressing the fourteenth ordinary There is a quality of entertainment meeting of the shareholders of the in "The Flag Lieutenant" which sug- Bank of East Asia, Ltd., held angests that it is a classic of the Eng. Saturday afternoon at the registered office.

Sir Shougon lish contemporary theatre. On the the Chairman, Chow, said that although the result screen the part of 'Lieutenant Dicky of the year's working showed a slight Lascelles and Henry Edwards are in- decline from that of the previous separable, but it was as a stage play year, the position was satisfactory after taking into consideration the that "The Flag Lieutenant" first won Dre are fame. It was produced at the Play- factors pro- vailing dures the period under re- house in 1983, with Cyell Maude in the title role, and ran for nearly 400 performances. During its fun it was honoured by a Command Performance at Sandringham. "The Flag Lieuten- ant" is to be opened at the Cenetral Theatre soon.

various adverse.

view,

*

Continuing, the Chairman said: You will notice from the balance sheet that capital account has been increased to $5,508,800 by the issue of 5,986 additional shares. These iese shares were issued to the holders of founders' shares in accordance with

"Blonde Venus" the scheme approved by

you,

the In early part of 1832 by the transfer of:

"Blonde Venus" is coming to the of $598,600 from reserve King's Theatre again on Thursday. account to capital account. The with Miss Dietrich in the starring role result of the scheme is the dis-

and Von Sternberg a the director. appearance of all founders' shares The Dietrich-Von Sternberg team had and the cancellation of bonus pay its orign in Berin lata in 1929. You noted agdro in already a the

'sum

able to directors and holders of these Stevie world, had been called

shares.

the Bank at 31st December, 1932 and German. In searen

of

of

You will notice that cash held by there to direct Emil Jannings in "The

Anglo

which

was being made in was higher than that of the previous

ratio of cash reserve was a leading woman, year. The

Sternbery Von more than 70 per cent. of the liabili- scoured Berlin, but without success. relaxa- ties in respect of fixed and current One night, half as a means of

The management found it tion, half in hope of finding womedy. what he dremely

dimeult obtain

to profitable wan

wanted, he went to a employment the funds entrusted to Mis

Miss Dietrich was its star, and the he us, and you will observe that our moment Von Sternberg saw her loan account shows a drop of about knew she was the woman he had beca the offer to accepted 2.1/4 million dollars. I trust that seeking. She you will agree that the conservative play in the picture, and appeared in policy of your management in this both the English and German versions, ennch of our business is. at the pre-"Blonde Venus", which brings them

*of sent time, a prudent one.

together again, is the story woman, who, to save her husband'u life, accepts the love of another man

New Building.

Bank Building has heen written

"The Blue Danubo" down at the same ratio as in pre- vious years. The amount of $67,014.- Doris Zinkeisen, the clever woman 47 expended during the year was en- designer, wrote the story of "The Blue tirely for account of works on the Danube", the Herbert Wilcox film new building for our Canton Branch. which is showing at the Central to- Owing to some unforseen delay the day. It is a charming story, new building has not yet been coming in its simplicity and eminen pleted, but it is hoped that it will suitable for the exploitation of Alfred be ready for occupation within the Ronde's

Tzigane band. Alfred Royal next few months.

Rode plays the part of band leader The reduction in,Reserve Account and chief of the gipsies, and music was due to the transfer of a sum of lovers will thoroughly enjoy the $696,600 to Capital Account in re-litting rhythms played by them.

pect of 5.986 additional shares is-

ued to holders of Founders' shares referred to above. The transfer of

v the

"Sherlock Holmes" Conan Doyle's famous

character

Sum of

of $148,000 to this Account has been translated not only into al will again bring it

it up to

to $2,000,000.

most every civilized language but for

The Directors are confident that the stage and the screen as well.

their recommenda The latest production is

you

will support

"Sherlock

tion of voting a bonus of $24,000 tohowing new Fox Film production,

the star in recognition of their hard work and loyal service.

at the King's Theatre to-day. Brooke and Miriam Jordan have The dividend and konus declared the leading roles, with a supporting are exactly the same ns those of last cast that includes Ernest Torrence, year, and the balance carried forward Reginald Owen, Howard Leeds, Alan

is $312,533.96. Before I formally Mowbray, Herbert Mundin, Montague

move the adoption of the report and Shaw, Roy D'Arcy, Eddie Dillon nad accounts I take this opportunity of Brandon Hurst. The direction is, by informing shareholders

the William E. Howard. that Directors are considering the ques tion

"Hot Heiress"

of rebuilding the present pre- mises in Hongkong, as more acceni- The ever-present necessity of pati modation will be needed in the nearing forth an effort to keep at is the future lo cope wh

with the steady growth bane of the existence of many film of our business.

But Ben Lyon, Ona Mumeon, stars. beg to propose that, the report Walter Pidgeon, Inez Courtney, The and accounts as presented be adopt. Ima Todd, and other players in "The

First

and ed and that the balance of $933,-Hot. Heiress,"

National And 041.96 etanding at the credit of pro- Vitaphone production

opening on

BL and less account be dealt with as Thursday at the Queen's hand no choice

in the follows:

matter while they were on the picture. ing th

To pay a Dividend of $0

share shares absorbing

65.086

$335.916

To

111.072

►

pay a bonus of $2 per share on 55,986 shares absorbing

ת!

It required k

of good strentons exercise to get back and forth from the set "The Hot Heiress" narrates the romance of a steel riveter and his sweetheart, wealthy debutante, who watches him To transfer to serve 148,000-

work on a skyscraper from the win-

of dpw

her

apartment next door. An To pay a bonus to the staff. 24,000

exact replica of

of the steel structure To carry forward

... 312,563.96

for a Mr. Fung Fuk-tin seconded the First Nationt back lot in Hollywood, skyscraper was built on the report, which was carried unanim-And in order to produce the proper

ously:

Shareholders Present.

effect the debutante's apartment was hullt Supporting the Hen: Sir Shouson on a platform thirty-five feet

from the

the ground so that the

the cameras, Chow, were Messrs. Wong Chu-son, shooting through the apartment win- Li Lan-sang, Fun Bi-cho, Li Kaon-dows recored exactly

the

Home scene chuu, Wong Yun-tong, P. K. Kwok,hat would take place on New York's (Directors) Kan Tong-po (Chief Park Avenue, the story's locale. The Manager) Li Tae-fong (Manager).anartment set was reached by a steer

Shareholders present were: thirty-five foot incline which the

climb at least the prin Messrs. Pung Ping-fun, kung Keng cipuls were forced to vu, Kan Tut-ciny, Fung

times daily: in three t

morning, at Chon Shu-ming, Ching, and when the

Pra Shuk-hon,,

KK.

Lee, L Tung,. Kan Shiu-ki, Li Po- more than the work was

Lung Tin-tong, Tro

tripa

They

mule even required number of because

Use the

tin, Chan Tze-choi, Fung Sun-lam. dais...ed in August and the

Tam Cheong-run, Li Fake-to, Chow

Tung sang, Kwoks Shiu luu, and Lan

Hau-fook

Directors Elected.

Messrs. Pan Hiu-cho and Li Lan. Hang were elected ordinary Directors for the current year by the proposal of Mr. Kan Tat-choy, seconded by Mr. Fong Ping-fun.

Messrs. Percy Smith, Seth and Fleming were 're-elected auditors on

picture w20 summer

temperature ing incandescent 1

coupled with the powe

iful·

warm.

tir.

Len

made the set almost unbearbly After each scene the players seram- bled down and out for fresh

And if you don't think climbing thirty-five perpendicular feet

times every day isn't enough exercise, wou should try it," Miss Munson, says. "I lost three pounds the first week

the proposal of Mr. Kwok Siu-lau, and a pound or an every week there-

scenndled by Mr. Chan Shuming.

ufter."

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They would take a lunch and drive out along the green Long Island roads, lined with streams and ponds and waddling white ducks.

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"There's the little home Gléna Grayson built for her mother to keep het out of Hellywood," Jim remarked one day, motioning to- ward a house not far from the road.

"But mothers are in fashion in Hollywood now."

"Yes, mothers of the duchess type. Glena's mother isn't like that. We stopped.there once to inquire about the road and spoke to Mrs. Grayson. Thought she was the cook! She's a nice old lady, though. And she looked comfortable in her cotton dress and house slippers, sitting in " rocker out in the yard."

Sheila laughed. It was fun to be with Jim. It was less of a atrain talking to him than to Dick. There WHS one subject that came betwen them, though. Jim was a success. Not only did he shave a job but he was receiv ing $260 weekly. Jim was making good and not herself.

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"I want you to meet my mother some day soon," he told her so- berly. They were seated beneath a tree near Long Island Sound. The "plash-plash of the water reached them and they could see the creaming of the breakers, The air held a faint salt lang.

Sheila looked dreamily toward a white sail far out on the hori- zna. I'd love to," she said,

"She'd love to meet you." Jim's voice was nonchalant." "I've told her about you. She is at Montauk Point just now, I wonder if you'd care to drive down with me next Sunday?**

"That would be fine."

He loked at her steadily but Sheila, still gazing seaward, was unconscious of his scrutiny. Jim wondered if this girl knew what was in his mind--what meeting his mother meant. He wouldn't his introduce every girl to mother.

He threw himself on the soft pine needles at her feet and. Ricing an one elbow, realled als pipe,

"What did you think of Tillie Lee when you dropped in on the "khow ?"

"What could I think of her- since she is

successor?! my Sheila laughed a little unsteadily "I think she just isn't too good- looking to suit Marion Randolph. Oh, I don't mean I'm such a beauty! Heavens, no! But I can dance and I can put uver agong-

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RECKLES, WATCHING THE

SHADYSIDE HIGH SCHOOL. IN FOOTBALL PRACTICE, HAS KICKED BACK

THE BALL

WHICH ROLLED OUT TO WHERE KE STOOD.. COACH RODSE SAW THE KICK AND HAS ASKED

HIM TO COME.

TO THE DRESS-"

ING ROOM

HERE PUT THIS FOOTBALL SUIT ON, FRECKLES

BUT CUT...I VEHT BE ANY GOOD, SHE' „THE OTHER EX- PERIENCED BOYS ON THE SHADYSIDE

TEAM....

Roy Do You Know? I HAVE SOME GOOD MATERIAL ALL RIGHT, BUT I NEED MORE DID YOU EVER. HEAR OF GEORGE GIPP, NOTRE PAME

STAR.?

Apply Yourself, Frecklest

OH SURE! HE WAS ONE OF THE MOST FAMOUS BACKS IN FOOTBALL.... GEE! HOW HE COULD PLAY FOOTBALL!! WOW!!

WELL, ROCKHE PICKED SIPP UP WHEN HE SAW HIM KICKING A FOOTBALL AROUND AND THEN, BECAUSE GIPP HAD BACKBONE AND AMBITION, ROCKNE. MADE

A STAR OUT OF HIM.... YOU

HAVE THE SAME CHANCE!

-PUT YOUR HEART AND SOUL INTO IT AND DO AS I TELL YOU, AND WE'LL GET SOME PLACE