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BACHELOR

OF

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TOM BROWN ANITA LOUISE

GERRY B. WALTHAIL MAE MARSH ARLINE JUDGE and

STEPIN FETCHIT

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Directed by Louis King From the novel by John Erskine

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Minna Gomball „Scream play by Fred Niblo, fr.

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HONG KONG SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF CHILDREN The Society asks for $25,000

in 1935 to continue its work for

sick and destitute children.

Hon. Treasurers:

Mr. A. McKELLAR, CIA..

c/o Mackinnon, Mackenzie & Co.,

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THE

HONGKONG

CORRESPONDENCE

Sanitary Board Seat

(To The Editor

Hongkong Telegraph) Sir-The Inst election of an unofficial member to the Sanitaryį Board having provoked some public interest, I ask you to be good enough to publish this letter and the enclosed copies of corres- pondence which I have exchanged) with the Government on the subject.

dis-

The correspondence has posed of the legal aspect of the eleation; but in view of certain Anonymous letters which, appeared in the Press at the time, I feel it but fair to myself to make clear publicly my altitude in the mutter, | from the ethical point of view.

The, anonymous correspondence | suggested that I might adopt one of two courses, namely:

TELEGRAPH. ́ THURSDAY,

JUNE 20, 1935,

CINEMA NEWS

NOTES FROM THE THEATRES

election to be void. (c) Having given notice that I intended to sock' re-election by handing in my nomina- tion paper, I was naturally prepared to face any comi- petitor in the field; but if my competitor, entirely

"This is the pleture and this is the through ha own careless character by which I should like the ness Incapacitated himself·

public to remember me." - Ronald from participating in the Colman made this statement upon content by an infringement completion of Clive of India". his of a fundamental require new starring vehicle for 20th Century ment of the law governing Pictures, which comes to the the election. I fail to see Theatre on Saturday, in which he how it could, in fairness, playa the title role,” Darryl F. be suggested that I shoulduck's first million-dollar produc resin to oblige him.

tion, the picture is adapted from the (d) Since 1 was not directly or stash London stage hit of the same

Indirectly responsible for name, by W. P. Lipscomb

who were brought to Helly- Minnes the irregularity in conneet-

wount, to

prepare the screen glas. fon with Dr. Ip "Kam-wn's ; The story covers the life of Robert nomination, and singe 1 was: Clive, who by his two nudacity roge properly returned, any | from a $25 à your clork in the East. action of mine which would | India Company to become the con- put Dr. Ip Kam-wa into the queror of an Empire at 26 and became same position as if he had Englund's greatest here. Stressing not infringed the legal re- the beautiful romance between Clive quirements, would la effect to whom he proposed by letter after and the lovely Margaret Maskylene, he to penalise me for having ring her pleturs in her brother's acted legally and constitu- locket, the dramin shows how the min tionally, and to restore De. ¦ private life influenced his public life. lp Kim-wa's status quo and bew his stor fell when the wo even though he failed to man who loved him had drifted from,

production. comply with the law. Such his an action, however chical-1 Richard Roleslawskd directed for re- Sense through Unted Artists, co- rox in intention, cannot fit reproductions of

of such but be detrimental to publie

the Battle interests.

Plussey, Clive's Coat in the Home of and the horror of the Mark

(D) That I should inform the

"Government that I bad no' abjection to the election being proceeded with In spite of Dr. Ip Ram-wa's nomination having been declared void by the Re- turning Oliver on the ground that his proposer | was not a qualified elector for the purpose ní the therefore, elvetion:

2 That should resign so as to enable Dr. Ip Kam-wa to pricced afresh in aceurd. | thee with the requirements! of the low.

My decision in not resigning la

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been 09110 that hax

the lovely Margaret,, while Caefunted by public as well as Colin Clve, Prandis Lister, C. Anbers) Father considerations.

. Smith and Wesar Poquern are nos 1 promtrent among the Blan's webenty.

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LI SHU FAN. ENCLOSURES

Letter to the Hoa, the Coloninl. Secretary:

"Trouble"

тар

The first suggestion was, ofi

Bydiner Horenrd. the pouatu York. Sir, I have the hair to neiznows where comobwa, his first it Cottrse, both puerile and futile, for the Government cannot over-3181/15, dated ath June, 1935, in which British and Dominione picture the se letter. No, rule to diety in "Trarble" his, Intest Tedge receipt of you ride the law and sanction an you inform me that appeals by Th. in at de Ariental Theatre on Frid election which is, in law, a nullity. K. W. lp and be Mr. Fung Shin- and Saturday. As a steward who The legality of my election is wa mgainst the action of the Pres Turns amateur sleuth be enhances now beyond dispute in view of the riding Offer in disallowing the already considera' le reputation set u derision of the Governor-in- nomination of Dr. K. W. In, will fun, comedian who is internationally ani- Conseil, and myself entertain Governor-m-t'ommeil in the Comel, eeted, non, lig

considered by His Excellency that

Howard

admiraldy no apprehension as regards the Chamber, at 9:30 aan, on Thursday. There othies or the matter.

example, That being 18th Juan. 1985, and that an oppor as a sailen fatty where traveling com-

: : The ease. Telo not see why I should tumity, will be afforded me, should

Then there resijen ip favour of Dr. Ip Kam- dokite, of opposing the appeal are two very interesting petreves wa, and the following are the wither in person or by a represet, not exactly newithers, but artint reasons for my attitude in the

who are clearly booked for screen matter:

Forell fames Dorethy Rabirson as not out of place to say that these twe ing enmunnion to a rich lady. It is members of the east bring to the

tative.

keting whity.

Sturi Cast

Akel,

decorativeness as well as The hard- a thorn in

priko

Clark. Others who contribute

inance 1903, Section 8 as: Jertion to Dr. Ip's nominition being ably to the fan aro George Cur

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1 beg to inform you that I do not (a) The right of representation by a representative, in oppose the desire to be present, either in person in any election must be in appeal.

But I wish to make my accordance with the con- position clear in the matter. stitution governing they' After my election us a member of election. The right of re- the Shuttury Board had been gazet-! Juartet Serond -presentation in this case is ted, certain anonymous correspon Sydney

is purely statutory, and a dence appeared in The Press. In one Patel.

6. than whom none could be of the letters it conferred by the Public bank write in to the Government, Turner

while theor was suggested that fited

purt.

Vpressive Health and Buildings Ord- statine that rounfly had no ob-ekney character study as Steward amended); and it is clear pecepted in spite of the alleged #-| that the person to serve, legality. I consulted those whom I son, as the immaculate and resourceful

consider to be competent to advise Vansittort. Betty Shale, as the wo and the persons to elect theme, and I was advised flat, as an man whose diantor per dant he steals, meniber to serve, are strict election of a member to serve ly confined to a special the Sanitary Board is purely a mnt;

and Board Berkeley na u love-Jorn class of the community. ter of law, and must be governed ship's officer. (b) By Section 8 (8) It is ex-by legal requirements, no retion on

"Bachelor of Arts" pressly declared that if any bling the Government to declare s my part could be effective in en-

that they are not the sort of thieves One, motion picture with a college that would attrast public attention. question arises as to the matter which is in fact it- hackground whose authenticity can They are picture stealers. Lisually validity of any proceeding legal assuming of course that the scarcely be challenged is Fox Fin's they are comies and they are a bung in any election or intended nomination in question was in fact "Bachelor of Arts opening its en- in the existences of every star. They election, the decision of the illegal.

gagere to-day ut

the Quest's appear is part and when the picture

what leglave my right--and, indeed, I Theatre. Its author is John Erskine released they arab a good deal of is presumably Governor-in-Council thereon

a secondary shall be final and conclusive ve htt the slightest desire to Columbia University's celebrated pre-is for all purposes whatsoever; lain meat anthu Sanitary fessor-novelist whis Bourt unless my election

“The a star, has given such good accounts Any casual study of the solutely legal and constitutional, I Private Life of Helen of Troy" and of herself in films like "Bad Girl"

was ab books to his credit including sa į the glory. Minnu Gunstell, though system of election in Eng assume that the appeals referred to "Galahad." The land, for instance,

play was "Dance Team," "Bachelor's Affairs" will in your letter are under section 8

written

Lamar by

Trotti who and such pictures that she has taken a | ports and Exports Department re- clearly reveal what should (8) of the Public Health and Build-graduated from the University of place in the front rank of picture ports that the combined values of be an obvious fact, that any ings Ordinance, 1903, as amended. Georgia with an A.5. and a degree stealers. Miss Gombeli, ns a hard- breach of the law concern. Accordingly the question, and the in journalism. The director. Louis bolled newspaper sob-sister, has one imports and exports of merchand- ing the qualifications of any question, which will be before king,

student former

of the

the of those made-to-order parts in "The ies during the first five months of His Excellency the Governor-in- candidate, or the mode of council will be as to the validity or University of Virginia. The picture Hell Cat," which is coming to the 1935 amounted to $288.4 millions the election, or illegal prae- otherwise of the action of the was flord on the ennpus of Pomona Star Theatre to-day.

(£29.1 millions), an compared tices in connection with the saling feer complained of, and this stud California. Nearly all the strong and Ann Sothern are featured. with $291,8 millions (£21.3 election, may render the question will be decided by His Ex were

students appearing in the production

actually Pomona election of a member being cellency the Governor,

millions) in 1.2% in terms of declared by law to be null sion "smil! to final and conclusive students. The players in the featured John Wray, who plays the part of Hongkong currency and an increas and vold. If, for the sake for all purposes whatever", and will roles are all of average college g" } "Frets", Victor McLagien's sap assigt. ‡ of 30.6% in

others. Bachelor of Arts" is a really Murder", now featured at the King's

Theatre, is no Amateur detective. Imports of merchandise during the

whose deei.

on the

Dr. p Kam-wa and myself

I have, etc.. having proceeded, Dr. Ipi

(Sd.) Li SHU PAN. June 7, 1935. Kam-wa had been returned į

Letter to Dr. Li Shu-fan: as the successful candidate,

Sir, I am directed to acknowledge and. Further, if the irre-receipt of your letter of June 7, Kularity had come to my 1985, and to inform you that the knowledge after the elec- Governor-in-Council, having tion. surbly I could appeal sidered the appeal against your cloe- to the Governor-in-Council on to the sanitary Board, directed on the validity of Dr. Ip that the election should stand. Kam-ws's election, and pre-

con-

College in

SITUEN

College

must in

"The Great Hotel Murder"

Arin-

SOME IMPROVEMENT SHOWN

The Statistical Office of the Im-

and include Tom Brown, Anita Louise, Arline Judge, Frank Albertson and ant ir Fox Film's "The Great Hotel values.

tu the

The Hell Cat"

torms of sterling

of argument, the irregular also in effect be decisive ity in this case had notion of the legality of my cle been discovered by the Re- "Tawait with interest the decision honest story of college life with the Although he has never had first five months of 1935 totalled $164.8 gistrar at the time it was, of His Excellency the Governor-in- hokum out and the humour in. The fessiorul status, Wray was with John millions (C18.7 millions), as compared und, the contest between Council in this matter.

young people of the Alm are en Cordez, New York Homicide Squad's with $180.7 milions (£11.8 millions) faced with adult probh min which they work out in a human and an adult honour man, throughout the search in the corresponding period of 1934: and final capture of "Bum" Rogers, an increase of 2.6% in Hongkong addition way. In players, the cast also includes Maederer.

famous mail robber and police mur. dollar values and 41.5% in sterling

who was instrumental values. Marsh, Henry B. Wathall and a comedy role für Stepin Fetchit.

inanprehending the killer used his experience as the basis for his play, first five months of 1935 totalled Exports of merchandise during the "Night Stick", which, after a long $123.6 millions (£12.4 millions), an run on Broadway was made into a compared with $181.0 millions (£9.0 motion picture called

Alibi. IIIN current role is his third as

detective,

millions): a decrease of 5.6% in Hengkong dollar values and an and his second with Edmund Lowe rense of 29.20% in sterling values. who plays Melagien's rival in the

line. detecting

Rosemary

During the month of May, 1935, Im. plays an important part and Mary ports of merchandise amounted to a Carliste and Willian Janney play the total of $35.8 millions (44.3 millions), young lover roles. The other players as compared with $32.8 milions (£2.8 who support Lowe and McLaglen are millions) in 1934: a dollar in- Henry O'Neill, C. Henry Gordon,

of 8.5% and

A sterling Charles C. Wilson, John Qualen, Her-increase of 87.0% whilst exports man Bing, Madge Bellamy, Robert totalled $23.3 millions (£2.8 millions), Gleckler, and Clarenco II. Wilson. as compared with $27.8 millons (£1.0

sumably the Governor-in-

I am, etc., (Sd.) H. R. BUTTERS,

Clerk of Councils,

Connell must declare his June 16, 1936.

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There is a certain coterie of actors and actresses in Holywood who are notorious thieves. Minna Gombwell is one of them. But, before you draw add hay hasty conclusions, let us

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