1934-08-23 — Page 17

THE -HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. THURSDAY, AUGUST. 23,

· 1934.

"KIDNAPPED" MINISTER UNDER ARREST! Whiteaway's

CINEMA SCREENINGS“

NOTES SUPPLIED BY

THE THEATRES

Are you a too-good-to-be-true wife? Is your husband so certain of your loyalty and devotion that the thrill of loving you is gone? The story of such a wife and of how she lost and. regained has been made into sparkling

comedy-drama by RKO Radio pictures

and now showing at the King's Theatre. It is titled "This Man Is Mine" and stars Irene Dunne in a role that is said to be different from any she has as yet essayed. The star is supported in "This Man Is Milna" by uh excellent cast which includes Ralph Bellamy as the straying-from-tho fireside husband, Constanco Cumming as the husband-stealer, and Sidney Blackmer as the latter's jealous lover. Other important roles are enacted by Charles Starrett, Kay Johnson, Louis Mason and Vivian Tobin. John Crar- well directed with usual understand ing and touch, capitalizing on every point of the witty dialogue and elever

situations.

"The Mad Genius"

MR. BRUCE AND

MIGRATION

"Britain Must Look

to Dominions"

Mr. S. M. Brude, High Commie-

CONFESSES STORY WAS INVENTED

ioner for Australia, and in a NEEDED A REST address to the Royal Empiro, Society Summer School, Oxford:

"It is cssential in these islands. that you should have a healthy agriculture, and. I can assure you that you will get the completo co operation of the Dominions." But! We want to know what wo have to face. How far are you going?.

SENT RANSOM NOTE TO WIFE

New York, Augi 22. At Goldsborough, North Carolina, to-day, the Rev. "Remember, you are still prim- Askew, arily dependent on your exports of

"Hot Gospeller manufactured, goods, How far aru Minister," confessed that you going to affect other countries his story of kidnapping was who are your great debtors and untrue.. destroy their powers of meetin their obligations?

According to the statement issued by the Sheriff of the County.

John Barrymore, who has given so can take that the Argentine and Askew now says that he himself "There is one thing Australia

many musterly screen portrayals of characters tragic, romantic and oven comle-offers what many critics con- aider his finest characterization in the

Denmark can never take-that is, your people.

raniom to his wife, because "I sent the messago demanding

neoded a rest and had to get

prosperity she could not, absorb the

"In the great days of Britain's away."

It is learned that he will be whole of her people. She will charged under Federal warrant again have to have a great migra- with attempted extortion. tion. It is to the Dominions sho will have to look to absorb these people, and they cannot do it un-

fanciful story of being attacked It will be recalled that he told by three men who drove up in a ear, drove him into the country, took his clothes away and compelled- him to wear overalis.

tille role of "The Mad Genius," the Warner Bros. picture, which cont mences to-day at the Alhambra Theatre. The star is supported, as in "Svengali," by Marian Marsh. youthful screen discovery of the year, who is exquisite as the dancer, Nana. The girl is dominated by the mad less they are prosperous." genius, Tearakova first seen as master. of a travelling marionette show, and luter as impresario of the Russian surely that Britain should be in the The ideal policy at this time was Imperial Ballet. It is the Inter ex-contre of a great group of agricul perlences of Tharakova-who in snared tural countries-Britain, giving McPherson received a threat that In his own trap--his dealings with them the opportunity of selling her the drug-maddened ballet-master-kis tragic battles with himself-his aar- their products in exchange for the Square" Temple would be blown done and impotant rage that make sale of her manufactured products. up if she did not pay $25,000 for "The Madienius" so compelling. The Mad Genius" is a pleture no

the release of the Minister.- lover of great dranin should miss.

Reuter.

"Reaching For The Moon" Douglas Fairbanks has a strictly modern, fast-moving, dashing role. In his new picture for United Artists, "Reaching For The Moon" showing at the Oriental Theatre on Friday and Saturday. The humour and charm of

UGLY THREATS

AMERICAN FARMERS WARN JAPANESE

Phoenix, Ariz., Aug. 22. A tense situation has developed

Bebe Daniels are given full leeway in between American farmers and

her capacity. feminine

While Aakow was absent, Aimee

famous "Angelus Four

CHINESE STEAMER.

SECOND OF PAIR FROM BRITISH YARDS

London, Aug. 22.

Edmund Goulding wrote and directed the fertile Salt River Valley and cently ordered and

lead. 1,000 Japanese farm labourers in The second of two steamers XC-

built for the

the sim which is up to the minute evoked Federal intervention to Chinese Government by British yards, and is fully as romantic as any picture day. Fairbanks has made. Edward Eve rett Horton has an important puri.

the Haiheng, will slij down Into the Clyde to-morrow afternoon, fol-j The State Department has re-lowing a brief ceremony at which quested Governor Mocur to prevent Mine. Quo Tai-chi, wife of the Chin happenings likely to erente difficul.no Minister to the Court of St. ties in Japan-American relations,

James, will officiate.

Mine. Quo Tai-chi left for Glasgow mass meeting of 600

"Marder At The Vanities" Sam Coslow and Arthur Johnston, co-authors of "Thanks", "The Day

From a You Came Along" "Just One More American farmers an ultimatum today to attend the christening. Chance" "Learn to Groon" and dozens was sent to the Japanese to "geted on July 27

The first of the vessels was launch- and christened the

of other hits Bing Crosby made out of the district before Satur-Hiniyuan. She is leaving for China famous, have written six new song day. for Paramount's production of Enti Carroll's "Murder

shortly-Reuter,

which comes

the Vanilica".

Local officials declare that tho on Saturday to the presence of Japanese on the farms King's Theatre. The picture. directed violates the Arizona Alien Land by Mitchell Lelsen, is a combination Law. Some of the Japanese ap. musical show and murder mystery

the Broadway play by Parently hold land,·

of

to

al-

on the

•based upon Carroli -an-Rufus KingThe now songs, In the typical Coslow-Johnston

The Assistant Secretary vein, are entitled "Cocktails for Two".

State, Mr. Philips, wired "Lovely One", "My Gigold". "Ebony

Governor Rhapsody" "Marahuana", "Live and Japanese

Moeur that the Love Tonight" and "Where Do They ready approached him

Government had Come From?". Singing the songs in subject and it was understood that the picture are Carl Brisson, star of the Administration le apprehen- the London and European stage and sive that violence in Arizona might screen, who makes his American cause serious trouble for Ameri- debut. In this picture, and Kitty! Carlisle, seen this year on the New Cans in Manchurls, through re- York stage in "Champagne, See." prisals-Reuter.

"You Said A Mouthful"

Eight small mice created a hear wild shrieks as Ginger Rogers. Sheila panic at the First National studios Terry, and other feminine players In during the taking of the Intest Jou the picture scampered off.

E. Brown comedy, "You Said a Mouth-

ful," coming to the Alharabra Theatre

"King Kong"

on Sunday next. Although "prop": Edgar Wallace wrote for the filme inlee, they were honest-to-goodness a number of stories which he did not rodents, furnished for the picture. live to ace produced, and King Kong They were intended to senre Joe E. was his lart. This is a fantastic story Brown, who has the role of an artless about an ape 50 feet high who runs boob who is afraid of almost every off with a film actress engaged in thing, including his shadow. Joe making a picture on an island. The aimulated plenty of fear for picture ape is captured and taken to New purposes, but he didn't senre at all York. It escupes, and it takes a after the scene was shot. Just in squadron of aeroplanes to finish off make sure everyone realized ho had both the ape and the fin. A wonder- heen only acting on the set, he let the fully reallatie If far-fetched film. full mice loose in the vicinity of the of thrills and excitement, it is now ladles' dressing rooni. There were showing at the Lee Theatre.

LANCASHIRE'S PROTEST TO

AUSTRALIA

NEW TARIFFS ALLEGED BREACH OF

OTTAWA AGREEMENT

London Aug. 22.

A further development occurred

competition

The deputation was afterwards

to-day in connection with the im- received, on behalf of the Preal- position of fresh duties on British dent of the Board of Trade, by plece goods in Australia.

Colonel Colville, Parliamentary

A deputation representing all Secretary to the department of

sections of the Lancashire cotton | Overseas Trade.

Industry, both employers and operatives, called this afternoon

on the. Australian High Com

MR. BRUCE'S PROMISE..

On leaving the Board of Trade,

mission r, Mr. S. M. Bruce, to the deputation stated that they protest against the recent increase had been sympathetically received In the Australian tariffs, which by Mr. Bruce who had undertaken affect certain clansea of cotton to forward their caso immediately yarn and plece goods, as being to the Australian Government and contrary to the Ottawa agreement, that Colonel. Colville had juform- by which the Commonwealth Gov-ed the deputation that ho had ernment undertook not to protect been in touch with the President Industries which had not sound of the Board of Trade who was fol- prospects for success. It was lowing the situation closely and poluted out that the United King- had agreed to take the mattor up Atom producers were guaranteed at onco with the Australian Gov-

full opportunity of reasonable ernment, British Wireless.

SHARE PRICES

The following is the list of local skaro quotations issued to-day:

Banka.

H.K. Bank, $1725 b. 1.K. Bank (London), £135 'n. Chartered Bank, £15% n. Mercantile Bank A. & B. 231 n. Morcantile Bank C., £13% n. East Asia Bank, 384 b. Am: 0. Finance Corp, th, $20 n China O. Fin. Ord. Sh. $4. China C, Fin. Pref. Sh. 6b n

Insurances.

Canton Ins., $290 1. Union Ins., $645 b. China Underwriters, $1.80 n. China Fire, $510 n. H.K. Fire Ins., $245 m. Internat'l Assce, Sh. $6 n.

Shipping.

Douglas, $40.55 m. H.IC. Steamboats, $7 n. Indo-Chinas, (Prof.), $30 m. Indo-Chinna, (Def.), $38 n Shells (Bearer), 40/3 n. Union Waterboats, $134 n.

Mlaing.

Antamoks, 60 cts. n. Balatoes $36 n. Baguio Gold, 44 cts. n. Bonguets, $40 n.

Benguet Exploration, 19 cta. n. Benguet Goldfield, 20 cts n. Big Wedge, 12 eta, n. Gold Greek $2

11.

Gold River, 24 cta, n. Ipo Mining, 52% m.

Kailan.

21/10 n. Langkats (Single), $17. S'hai Explorations, Sb, $5 n S'hai Loans, Sh. $0 n. Raubs, $13.10 sa. Venz: Goldfield, $7 b.

Dicks, etc. H.K. Wharves. $113 n. HI.K. Docks, $14.60 n. Providents (old), $1.60 b. Providente (new), 50 cts. n. Hongkowa (old), Sh. $312% n. Hongkews (now), Sh. $310 n. New Engineerings, Sh. $5 n. Shanghai Docks, Sh. $117 n. Cotton Mills, Ewo Coltons, Sh. $11.10 n. S'hal Cottons, (old), Sh. $731⁄2 . S'hai Cottons, (new), Sh. $43% n. Zoong Sings, Sh. $114 n. Wing On Textiles, Sh. $55 n. Lands, Hotels, etc.

1.

H. and S. Hotels, $5.45 h. H.K. Lands, S68 n. S'hai Lands, Sh$201⁄2 Metropolitan Lands, Sb. $14 m. Humphreys, $10.40 n. H.K. Roalties, $520 n. Asia keainice "A" Sh. $140.. Ain Rante "B" Sh. 320 n. Chinese Estates, 985 b. China, Realties, Sh. $15 . China Debenture, Sh.$187.

Capstan

for

Quality

HIGH

VIRGIN

GRADE

FAMOUS

FOX FILM STAR

MIMI JORDAN

CIGARETTES

Public Utfifties.. Tramways, $21.15 m. Peak Trams (old), $15 n. Peak Trams (new), 7 n. Star Forries, (old), $102. Yaumati Ferries, $21 b. C. Lights C. Lights

$8.05

11.1. Blow $8.80 n..

$71 b. Macao Electrica, $26. Sandakan Lights, $8 n. Telephones (old), $24.20 n. Telephones (now), 11.80 n. China Buses, Sh. $18.20 n. Singapore Tractions, 5/-n, Singapore Prof., 177. b.

Industrials.

Malabon Sugars. $11 n. Cald: Macg, fold), Sh, 521 a. Cald Haeg. (Prof.), $20 n. Canton Ices, $2.70 n. Cement (now), $2.65 n. H.K. Ropes $4.35 n.

storem me Dairy Farms, $25.00/70 s3. Watson, $5.00 n.

Der A Wings, $1 n. Lane, Crawfords, $4.16 80. Mackintosha, $21 n. Sinceres, $10 n

Wm. Powells, 70 cts, n. Wing On (H.K.) $110 b.

Miscellaneous, Amusements, $4 n.

H.K. Entertainments, 37% n. S. C. Enterprises, $1.80 n. United Theatres, Bh, $2 n. Maczo "Greyhounds," $2 n. Constructions (old), $1.80 n. Constructions (new), 78 cts. b. Ch. Govt. 5% 1925 G. Bonda

88%.

H.K. Govt. 5% Loan, 72% n.

(prem).

H.K. Govt. 32% $ Loan, 2%%

b. (prem.).

Wallace Harpers, $734-n.

People who show snap judg- ment often have a negative olde.

It's the finer flavour

EB-1308

To-day news!

Great

Special Reduction

ON

Cotton Dress Goods

THOUSANDS OF YARDS OF

VOILES.

TOBRALCOÉS,

GINGHAMS,

Etc.. Etc.

All good designs and Colourings Guaran-

teed British

Fabrics

$1.25 to $1.95 yard.

SPECIAL

SALE

PRICE

Usual Prices

50

Cents

yard

Come Early for Best Patterns.

WHITEAWAY LAIDLAW & CO., LTD.

See Something of the Brave New World

Don't Miss-this Great-Event!

F you contemplate a holiday why not consider the unrivalled possibilities of a brief, choap, trip to Australia? Plan your vacation for October and visit Melbourne. Here in the Garden of Australia -neath a climate such as the South of France enjoys you will not only regain your vigour-but can spend weeks which will be historical. See the greatest Horse race of all time-the £10,000 Melbourne Cup-be in at the finish of an Aeroplane race that will cover half the world! See Australian Ilfa presented to you in a pageant of unrivalled splendour. Everything will be done for your com- fort-your pocket will feel, no undue strain- Australian currency is 25% cheaper than Sterling -During the period of your stay all Melbourne and Victoria will be "at home" to you. Enquire now from any Travel or Shipping Agency for particulars.

MELBOURNE

CENTENARY

COMMENCING OCTOBER, 1934

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