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PUPILS' DANCING DISPLAY

FINE SHOW STAGED AT KING'S THEATRE

GOOD SOLOISTS

Talented demonstrations in all forma of dancing featured you- terday's display by the pupils of the Montgomery-O'Keefe school of dancing at the King's Theatre,

The programme, although un- fortunately curtailed owing to pressure of time, was a credit to tlic organisers and performers aliko, and Miss Dolay O'Keefc. who was chiefly responsible for its staging deserves apecial men- tion.

well The various items staged and beautifully costumed, both factors contributing an im- portant part to the undoubted

success of the show.

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LATE CAPTAIN

BRAMWELL"

(Continued from l'age 1)

dopoard that the cause of death was poisoning and added toat though the body appeared healthy enough, the late Capt. Bramwell had suffered from chronic bron- chitis,

Evidence was given by Mr. V. C. Branson, Government analyst that the usual safe dose of cyanide potassium was. .00 whilst over 4 grammes found in deceased's body.

grammes

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BOY'S EVIDENCE. Tong Yut-wah, doceased's room boy, testified that Capt, Bramwell had been in the St. Francis Hotel for about six months, On the morning in question, witness went to his room with a

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BISHOP ON VISIT

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The Bishop of Exeter proposed some time ago to visit Dartmoor 'r son, He was informed that the Governor of the prison could not be responsible for his safety.

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So the Bishop of Exeter told the House of Lords when rominding the House that prisoners were 4 Bent to Dartmoor not merely to be

punished, but to be reformed. He 4 wanted to know why the rule of 5 compulsory attendance at a place of worship had been abolished.

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From 80 to 90 per cent, of the with "goodclared, committed some crime morning." At about 8 o'clock, afterwards. Why, therefore, in- 6% Tient-Tukow witness returned to the room to stead of allowing auch prisons to take back the cup and he was then serve as "colleges for ertme," were reading a newspaper.

the Prison Commissioners not A friend rang for Capt, Bram-making an effort to ensure that Belo work was particularly com-well at 9 am, and asked witness convicts, after leaving prison, did mendable, and in this respect Misa why the deceased had not yet got not continue to Betty Pestonji, with her Spanish up. He then went into the room neighbours? prey upon their dances, "Jota Aragonesa," and and saw the deceased lying on the "Fandaguillo de Almeria," earned bed, his face very pale. outstanding honours. Mr. "Gus" D'Aquino sang the refrain in "Jota Aragonesa" which helped to make this a charming study.

Deceased greeted him up of tea men who left the prison, he dot Tient-Pukow

In the opening number Miss Gloria, Yee gave a clover solo number, and Yvonne Martin and Joan Fergusson were also seen in excellent interpretations.

Miss Pat Anslow's Hungarian Danco was thoroughly enjoyed, the dimcult steps being displayed with raro accomplishment.

TAP DANCE.

The "Midinettes," in which the acnjor pupils, together with Miss O'Keefe performed a splendid, tap dance, was warmly received and The

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encore Insisted upon. clover work of the Quartette, the Misses O'Keefe, B. Feston, G. Yee and Norah Kew, was especial- ly utiractive,

In the second half of the pro- gramme, the opening number "The Picture, cleverly interpreted by Mrs. W. Crosethwaite, Min P. Scotcher, Mina O'Keefe, 'and Mrs. Sinclair, was an outstanding item, and the finale a brilliant success, making a fitting conclusion to a One entertainment, ›

of

During the afternoon Mrs. A. M. Bowon-Smith sang two songs in her usual accomplished manner, and a short demonstration ballroom dancing was given by Miss Bella Pestonji and Mr. S. A. Gray.

The whole programme was In every way a very fine achieve ment, for which the performers and organisers deserve congratu- lation.

The complete programme as follows:

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The Enchanted Garden." The Singer, Mrs. A. M. Bowes-Smith: The Girl Joan Fergusson: The Fairy, Gloris Yee; The Enchan- tresa, Yvonne Martin.

Mr. John Pymn, who visited the deceased on the day of the tragedy, suid that he know him very well. The last time he saw him alive was at Shum Chun when he was then

very good spirits. Capt. Bramwell was

a perfect gentleman, said witness. Witness did not know that decensed vas in financial difficulties until his death and had never heard him mention suicide. Deceased was a atera believer in Theosophy and had always, talked to him about death. He said "if he dies it was only

a question of Koing into another world."

MONEY WORRIES. Evidence in regard to the finan- cial position of deceased was then given by Inspector John Murphy who said that as far as he could

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The Earl of Lucan, speaking for! the Government, endeavoured to counteract the Bishop of Exeter's disbelief in the efficacy of our prison system.

Not only had discipline been antisfactorily restored since the Dartmoor metiny, but there had been a great diminution of prison offences in general. t experi- his opinion, shown the value of ence of prison suplion has had, in

attendance at chapel. voluntary rather than compulsory |

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IS LIFE WORTH LIVING?

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BRITISH TRADE

INDUSTRY FIGURES MORE CHEERING

London, March 6. The employment figures now ex- ceed the best since 1928 oy 25,000 and a more cheerful series of re- ports is coming in from all in- dustrial districts, except that in which the cotton looms lie idle.

The British Industries' Fair, in line with the rest, has seen an in- crease in the amount of business done, and has been especially well patronised by foreigners.

Crosthwaite, B. Blumenthall, K. Y. Martin, H. Martin, A. Chan, P.Fisher, M. Rend, N. May. Castro, G. Cresthwaite, K. Kinchin,

Iris Montgomery and B. Wong.

Daisy Nearly a score of Australian "Dollie Dance"-Athol Dovey, the undermentioned for assistance have recently been discovered in O'Keefe express grateful thanks to orchids now to botanical science Rita Langston and Joy Sinclair.

"Song"-Mrs.

in various ways: The Colonel-in Australia. A. M.

include SAYS Bowes Command and Officers of the Lin-Austral News, a sun orchid with Smith, (Accompanied by Mr. A. M.colnshire Regiment, The Hongkong large red Bowes-Smith).

Leather, furniture, pottery, "Midinettce"-G. Yee, 1. Lao, L. Mrs.

and purple flowers, a Philharmonic Society, Mr. and "spider", orchid with yellow musk all. I turn to them to case ray glassware and texiles bave done

Mrs. Bower-Smith, Chang, B. Blumenthall. W. Crosth Peatonji, Madame Yeo, Madame orchid with areenish yellow flowers moments of case to my momentsgures show, and the heavy en- R. scented blossoms, a "mignonetto" mind from its torments. And my particularly well, so the latest walte, M. Read, K. Fisher, Bulduz, Mrs. Cleme, Mrs. J. R. with red brown markings and a Anslow, L. Dunn, B. Pestonji, N. Suiter, Mrs. Martin; Mr. Tollen, new very dainty Preatla

of torment are as one to twenty sincering section of the Fair at Kew, 1. Pestonji, N. May: Quar. Mr. S. A; Gray, J. Yee.

which or one to fifty.

Birmingham has had the most totte. Betty Pestonji, Norah Kew,

Is life worth living when only satisfactory attention. Gloria Yee, Dalay O'Keefe.

twentieth of it brings delight?

grows on palm treca.

Programme Sellers Jania Weller, Dora Ellis, Barbara Day.

In the Blue Mountains, Newa "The Picturo"-D. O'Keefe, W.

Accompanisters, Sinclair and South Wales, a plant hunter has Crosthwaite, P. Scotcher, Mrs. Mrs. J. R. Sinclair, Assisted by the discovered a sun orchid, the green- Sinclair.

String Band of the 1st. Lincoln-ish white blossoms of which always "Hungarian Dance"-Pat Ans-shire Regiment under the Direc- remain unopened.. It is self-

tion of Mr. C. S. Trowt, LRA.M.

Costumes worn by the Midinettes The total number of known Aus- by Madamo Eunico; trallan orchids is now about 000. Hungarian and Harlequin's, cos-Queensland has the largest share→→→

about 225.

"Fandanguillo de

Almeria"-

low. Betty Pestonji, (Accompanied by mada Mrs. It. Pestonji).

"Harlequin and Columbine"-tumes made by Chiffon, Harlequin, P. Scotcher, Columbine,

G. Martin, The Rival, II, Martin.

Demonstrations

in Ballroom

Dancing Stewart A. Gray

Bella Pestonji.

and

"Mazurka. II. Martin, D. Digby,

pollinated.

DAY BY DAY NEWS IN BRIEF RIGHTNESS EXPRESSES OF ACTIONS By the departure of Miss Margery G. Yee, G. Croathwaite, K. Kmchin, AND THERE GAN NO MORE DE TWO Young People's Society has lost a WHAT STRAIGHTNESS DOES OF LINES;, Rice for home, the St. Andrew's Church KINDS OF RIGHT ACTION THAN THERE faithful helper. Mies ftice has been CAN BE TWO KINDS OF STRAIGHT planlat at the Service for some two have years past, and her rervices LINES-Herbert Spencer.

been very much appreciated. A small presentation was made to her before

Y.

Martin N. Kew, R. Lim, A.

P. Scotcher. Flaber,

"Song" "Love in the Chorry Trea." Mrs. A. M. Bower-Smith, (Accompanied by Mr, A. M. Bowes- Smith).

"Finale"--"Schubert," A. Dovey,

On account of the strong N.E. mon- her departure, when Mrs. Rogera noon which the Conto Verda is encoun-voiced the thanks of tho mwabers. tering, she will in all probability arrive at Hongkong during the morn

Thirteen cases of small-pox with

I return to my beginning. I see no purpose in life. Three of my best friends-und none is yet fifty and all earn over £1,000 a year-have told me in the week: "I am ready to die paat w now,"

What sort of a world is It that brings men to this pass?

I hear the roaring of a thousand vo/coa: "You ought to be ashamed!"

Perhaps. But the truth stands.

JAPANESE HOLIDAY.

EMPRESS CELEBRATES HER BIRTHDAY

Tokyo, Mar. 6. The Empress Nagako celebrated her thirty-first birtliday to-day,

The Empress received relativea and officials, at the castle residence and country-wide observances were

R. Langston, P. Fletcher, A. Chan, M. Chan, J. Trowt, J. Sin- ing of Thursday the 8th. instant, and eight deaths (four Imported). Ava clair, G. Yoo, II. Martin, Y. will sail hence for Shanghal at noon, cases of dirhtherin with one death Sinclair, G. Yee, H. Martin, Y. the same day, instead

at 10 am. of

(one Imported), alx enses of typhold, Martin, P. Scotcher, G. Crosth

twenty cases of meningitis with mine waite,

R. Lim, A. Fisher, K. The Chief Petty Officers and Petty deaths, one end of Bivenseas Kinchin, J. Freeman, J. London, M.

Officers of 11.M.S. Cumberland are with one death, one case of animal Stott, D. Lane, D. Digby, P.

holding a dance at Lane, Crawford's Fables, and 57 deaths from tuber | hold.---United Press. *** Anslow, B. Pestonji, N. Kow, I commencing at 0 p.m. and continuing health authorities during the pant restaurant next Friday, March 9. eulosis were reported to the Tocal Pentonji, L. Dunn, L. Chang, Dalay until 1 a.m. The Cheero Band will week On Monday three cases of O'Keefe, W. Annlow, B. Dillon, B. play. Ladles will be able to a'ten small-pox (one Imported), ona cARY Wong, P. Castro, P. Kinchin, A. by invitation, A specia! ferry is each of unratyphoid and puerperal Buyers, D. Freeman, I, Lao, W. boing provided to take Kowloon re-fever, and ses of meningitis,

were also reported.

sidents,neroad after the function.

Reports from Yorkshire indleate that the wool and worsted trade can hardly keep pace with the orders.

In the boot and shoe factories of Nottingham, Wace, Norwich and Leicester, there is work for full staffe, and at full capacity.

Motor car manufacturers anti- cipato a record year and all are fully booked and cannot obtain steel quickly enough, though Shemold plants are working to capacity and a new plant la actually being installed..

Workers'

wages throughout Great Britain average 64 per cent. above those of 1914.

On the other hand thora lë still. a long way to travel before the country recovers its normal pros pority.

The Loano of Nations Econo- mie Survoy report shows that tho volume of trade between nations last year was 80 per cent. below that of 1929. This, when the fall in prices is taken into considera- tion, monna that world trade Is practically halved. The League Father D. J. Finn, B.J., will act as report says that the trade of Superior of the Jesults in Hongkong, Britain and the Dominions, how- during the temporary absence of over, in bont on recovery --Our Father G. Byrne, who is still fald up. Own Correspondent.

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