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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. TUESDAY,

NOVEMBER 19, 1935.

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SERVICES CONTRACTUELS DES

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The Steamship,

"D'ARTAGNAN"

RUBBER FEARS

STATIST COMMENT ON N.EL COMPLEX

London, Nov. 18. "Are we in peril of getting att of N.E.I. "complex." Helders rubber shares are subject to only one form of nightmare, of which the sleep disturbing apparition always bears a banner with N.E.. inscribed thereon and of which the bearer is usually discerned to x of native origin."

Bringing Cargo from Marseilles, &c. Consignees are hereby informed

Thus the Statist succinctly re- that their goods with the exception of Opium, Treasure and Valuables are fers to the alleged crisis in the

stored into boing landed and stor Godowns of the Hongkong Kowloon rubber world. “ Wharf & Godown Co., Ltd., Kowloon, whence delivery may be obtained! Immediately after landing.--

All claims must be sent in to me on

or before the 20th November, 1936, or

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NOTES FROM THE' THEATRES

DIAMOND JUBILEE

THEOSOPHICAL SOCIETY

CELEBRATION

All the world over, The Thcom- In addition to seeing a thrillingphical Society celebrated on Sunday Notice is hereby given that the THIRTEENTH ORDINARY YEAR-picture, audiences that attend the ports, Diamond Jubilee, the sixtioll an- LY MEETING of Shareholders willformances of the RKO-Radio produc;niversary of its foundation, For It tlon, "Murder on a Honeymoon" will was on November 17, 1876 that the be held at the Head Office of the be treated to a trip to Catalina Company, National Bank Building, Island, the famous Magie Isle. The Society war etablished in New York by Madam Blavatsky and Henry S. tho comor on Wednesday to

Olcott. Hong Kong, on Wednesday, 4th film

medium King's Theatre. Through the December, 1935, at 12.30 p.m.

of the camera, audiences will visit the island bird farm with its scores of roam through the benimen

grounds of the St. Catharine Hotel and get a firsthand view of the two million dollar Avalon dancing casino. In addition, they will fly from Los Angeles Harbour to Catalino on a United States seaplane and view the fleet spread out below in majestic splendour, and get a magnificent air view of the beautiful Palos Verde the Society has spread in ever-grow- and the lovely California coasting circles and numbers until to-day counted in thousands line. The story is about the mysteri-its Lodges are ous death of a man on a seaplane and found in every part of

to A special meeting was held by the while flying from the mainland Cataliun. It in packed with thrille, Manuk Lodge,

OBITUARY

MEDIATOR IN DISPUTE AT LHASSA

Delhi, Nov. 18.

Theosophy was not new in 1875. On the contrary. It is an old na man himself, the basis of all religions, philosophies and sciences. But at this particular tima (1876) the Elder Brethren chose to restore the Ancient Wisdom (then partly forgotten) to the world, and

nad constituted Theoso

as the new channel for phical Society its distribution. From the very small

started the

work group which then

the

the

world.

the

Mr. Frederick Williamson, the chills and laughs, The comedy team on Sunday, morongkong at 11 B.m

British Political Officer to Sikkim, Bhutan, died to-day from thronic uraemia at Lhasa, to which city he had gone at the invitation of the Tibetan Government to nego- tlate a settlement between the '1'nshi Lama.- latter and the

Router.

taken by the Netherlands East 1801, and after leaving Cler France Langford, Fay Walter

BAW

Bura, D.

ro- the Mr.

o! In celebration

This de luxe, Edna May Oliver and James the Society's Diamond Jubilee Gleason, hend an outstanding, east of

meeting was conducted by the Presi Lloyd Corrigan dirreted.

dent of the Lodge Mr. J. P. Way, and players.

"Every Night at Eight"

speakers were Mr. J. "Every Night At Eight" new Para Tat, Mr. W. C. Felshow

his opening mount comedy, musical and romantic M. Parkinson. In drama, now Lariling musle hivers atharks Mr. Way referred to

President-Founder, teen's Theatre, is the first mo- Lodge's the Queen's

a romantle Manuk, who was, he felt sure, present to present tion pled radio amateur hours. in spirit om this occasion of com. After dealing with

in story was born Mr. Williamson

Alice Faye, memoṛation. With. George Raft,

Other points emerging from the Three Radio Rognes Indles Government to deal with he entered the Indian Civil Ser-France

rvice, in 1914, and served in Bihar Catlett, produced by Walter Wanger, addresses were the importance of the

Bla

Society'a ideal of Brotherhood and excess native shipments the

military directed by Ronul Walsh, the ticle states that if any crisis exist- und Orissa. He

bit the vital need of it among the many brand new by the Company's Surveyor Messra: ernment took steps in the last few Indin, with the Middlesex Regi-sangs by Goddard & Dougins in the presence days in a bold and probably auc-ment, and in Mesopotamia, with Meilugh, and Ted Tio Rio, Alice afflicting the world: the necessity that

Rifles, and also

in Faye, Francer Langford and Palsy if, we are to progress we should learn Kieno to of the Consignees at 10.00 am. on cessful attempt to remedy the pre- the Gurka

to take ourselves more seriously telephone uperator

the 1935.

being

value of and Egypt. 21st November,

the wounded and mentioned in desgrapher and hottle-packed respective in most cases we to now: Consignees must have a Revenue vious deficiency policy.

Faith, which, while Hope stands their jobs to sing quit

the Officer in attendance

patches.

radio. They fail, but are given a on earth and looks longingly at dutiablo goods are examined by the

chance for success by George Raft, heavens, can take the wings of the He signs them spirit and attain therete: and the Company's Surveyors.

an orchestra lender. No Fire Insurance will be effected

as members of his rario hour, and urgency for that Unity by means of of the Society by us in any case whatever.

they rise to become the nation's fore which the members most radio entertainers in a dramatic, can make of themselves a much more efficient channel for the Power of the humorous climax.

Masters than if they are working as individuala.

Damaged Packnues will be examineded it was betore the N.E.I. Gov-service during the Great War, in musical intra-2/4 ods, James | difficulties and troubles at present

when any

R. OHL Agent. Hongkong, 16th November, 1936,

CANTON AGENTS

for

ht

Hongkong Telegraph.

It is thought that the tide of economie- revival, is how running strongly in many countries; and unless the tile in dammed by in- ternational politics the consump tion of rubber is bound to in- crease. The Statist advises share. holders in rubber companies not to be disturbed by declarations that the rubber situation, is "out of hand."-Reuter.

N.E.I. Quota

London. Nov, 18. Meanwhile Mincing Lane, to-day

Palestine

After holding various appoint. ments in Bihar

Mr. Williamson

became Secretary to the Resident of Mysore, and later Secretary, to the Resident of Hyderabad.

in

"Kansas City Princess"

concerns

is discussing the probable request 1933 he has been Political Officer all town aldermen and their

of the N.E.J. Government for an increase of their basic quota for 1936,

The estimates vary

between

WM. FARMER & CO. 30,000 and 65,000 tona. The mar-

Victoria Hotel Building

Shameen, Canton. Tel. 13501.

The appointment to be Assist-

Love tangles And marital mix-ops

This Lodge being in situation one ant Commissioner of the North are the ingredients of the hilarious

of West Frontier province came in situations in Warner Brothers pic of the most casterly in the world, and

Kansas City 1924 and two years later he be ture, "The

Princess" having its meeting in the marliest |

the showing at the Oriental Theatre on the 17th., would be among came Officiating Political Officer Wednesday and Thursday. The story to hold a observance of the Diamond in Sikkim, while from 1927 to

chiefix the love eple

drodes and Jubilee. The members endeavoured 1930 Mr. Williamson

ists therefore by meditation and invocn-1 Con- mad adventures WAS

of two manicuriate,

millionaire tion to set in motion a chain of Kashgar. Since although sul-General

a gangster, a millionaire tion bor. his wife, and her lover and which before the day was over would have passed right round the world in Sikkim from which post he was two seconded to undertake the deli-wives are all mixed up in the potpouti through the many Lodgea of this cate mission in Lhassa already of laughter. In a swift series of wide spread Brotherhood Contribut

incidents the picture kaleidoscopic inc described.

takes the spectator from Kansas City to New York by train and airplane, aboard a French liner on which riot- oss reenes occur with the two mani curists chiseling their way acro, and then to Paris where smashing climax cones with the wildest love mix-up and a whirlwind of laughter. Jonn the Blondell and Glenda Farrell have

Miss Ayesha Dyci

ket frankly ad nits the uncertain-

The death accurred at her resi ty regarding the figures, but it is

dence, 110 Chuan Yuen Street, North the unanimous opinion that the Point, yesterday morning, of Miss increase is bound to be request-Ayesha Dyer, a popular member of ed.-Router.

the younger set of the local Indian Community.

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CIRCULATE YOUR MESSAGE

WITH THE

LARGEST CIRCULATIONS

The late Miss Dyer was 20 years of age and was the only child of Mr. J. M. Dyer, President of the Hongkong Islamic Union, through whose generosity the inʊaque Kowloon came into existence.

in

of the two gold digging mani- rist. Others in the east includes i Hugh Herbert, Hobart Cavanaugh, T. Roy Barnes, Gordon Weatcott, Vince Barnett and Ivan Lovedoff and Arthur Honesday's

Child" Miss Dyer in been in poor health A conquest of all filmdom in his for some time, but every hope for debut picture is credited to Frankie her complete restoration to health Thomas,

role in RKO Radio's was entertained on her return-from-the twelve-year-old star who trip to Manila in June this year. screen version of the reverberating relapse stage sensation, "Wednesday's Child," Unfortunately, she had about ten days ago from which she now at the Star Theatre. The boy, did not recover. Apart from her known as "the wonder actor in New York and other cities, is said to dup- father, the late Misk Dyer is Aur vived by her grand-mother and na

Heate the triumph in the picture, that aunt, to whuin the deepest sympathy was his on Broadway. As a result is extended.

of his remarkable performance, the for a studio has contracted for Kis services is described as a film will give many a hippo-skinned a rightful stab, and as an

J1

The funeral look place at the Cemetery yesterday

Mohammedan

ed.

RUSSIAN CREDIT

MAY ACCEPT DEBTS OF EMPIRE

London, Nov. 18. To-day's rise to over two por cent, of bidding in Czurist bonds lends atrength to the current rum- ours of negotiations proceeding to facilitate Soviet Russia accepting the financial heritage of the Holy Russian Empire.

,

It is thought that a solution along lines of the Cazalet plan is most likely and Soviet Rusela would raise a loan in London with the Treasury's guarantee, paying six to seven per cent. Interest while the loan. holders would re- ceive about three per cent. differ- ence interest rates applicable to the amortisation of Russian pre-,

evening, when Maulvi Noor Moham- Chits of pictures, "walng. War debts,

mned officiated. Practically the whole

of the Indian community was pre-extinordinarily simple, yet deeply sent, a fact which testified to popularity and high esteem in which touching story. Edward Arnold and The chief Karen Morley are featured. Robert the deceased was held. mourners were. Mr. M. O, Housen Shayne and other favourites have in- and Mr. A. G. Markar.

portant roles. John Robertson direct- web.

INDEPENDENCE

EGYPTIAN DEMAND OF BRITAIN

Cairo, Nov. 18. Nahas Pasha, the Opposition leader, in an interview with the United Press to-day stated that Egypt wants complete indepen- plus a standing army of

denco 100,000 men.

The proceeds of the loan would be mostly spent in purchases of British finished goods, for example. railway material.

relations financial Improved with Russia are reflected in the newa obtained by Reuter. Nego- tiations are proceeding with view to extending the present credit facilities to Russin beyond the date of expiry in March; 1936.

2

that Italian propaganda was be- Flint, Grnee LaRue, Nobleners waiting for American Sons Conroy George Irving and one nationalities were represented on

hind the anti-British revolt от that Egyptians were taking hd-|| vantage of Britain's pre-occupa tion in the Italian crisia to gain their objectives,

"Dante's Inferno" (** Stars of today, stars of yesterday and even some who may be stars to merrow were gathered by Fox Film--Renter for "Dante's Inferno" and appear in he seenes of this, one of the mort colourful and spectacular pictures to picture, "Stranded" coming attraction Issue from Hollywood in recent years. at the Queen's Theatre. Instead of Spencer Tracy, Claire Trevor, Henry the fast and furious action of the B. Walthall and Alan Dinehart are fighting branches, imanigration offers the players who head the featured more human interest. Through the

water-front headquarters of this ser cast of "Dante's Inferno, now at the King's and Alhambra Theatres. But vice pass all types and nationalities, young men who see nothing they represent only four speaking hopeful parts, and the picture boasts seventy. ut opportunity in this world; sud Among the many others whom film- uyed mothers with no thought excent goera will recognise in the action filled to find a refuge from the storms of drama and spectacle scenea He said that the student rlots,Danto's Inferno" are George

of South Europe; bewildered children hanging to emit of a berenved father in which

were bert, Robert Gleckler, Nelle Walker, who has crossed the seven persons,

ocean in search killed and over 200 wounded were Ruthelma Stevens, Gloria Roy, Jane of forgetfulness; busy officials patient. "only the beginning."

Withers,

John T. Murray,

Frankly

ly trying to understand and to ex- Moran Warren Hymer, Bryant Wash pinin, gray-haired couples huddled in Nahas Pushu repudiated hints burn, Maud Truax, Oscar Apfel,

Thirly and dinughters to find them! Although "Dante's the big immigration dock bullt-on

t-on the Inferno" is based on the Immortal Warner Bros., lot, in exact reproduc- Divine Comedy" of Dante Alighieri. tion of a large Amertean dock. A the picture does not attempt to con- group of

doll-like Chinese Brides

front Franco fine its action to the medieval period mingle with

peasants

.of colours and of the poem, "Duntu's Inferno" uses a riotous mixture "We want to be Britain's ally the startling,

often costumes. The manner in which new not her vassal, and the entire beautiful picturisation of millions of comers to these shares are handled, Wafd demands that Britain full sinuers in eternal torment to point is shown in all its interesting detail.

"Men of the Hour" her promise, of Egyptian inde- the moral of a modern story, the

story of a man who had climbed to Excitement-seekers who pondence," he said. We do not fame and wealth over the backs of manage to get ringside seats at three want to exploit the present aitun others and who had finally to suffer alarm Bres are expects to throng at tion, but WO oppose equally

penance for his crimes. Regan early the Alhambra on Wednesday when British and Italian imperialism. itt 1931, "Dante's Inferno" has taken sich of the Hour, the Columbia The British realise that the stun-up the efforts of several thousands of dranın exposing the thrilling careers

on is serious-that is why they Hollywood's finest technical experts

of newsreel zamerameg, will are fring at the slightest pro- and artists in its binneference to the percened. The chief roles of the vocation.

screen. Five thousand extras were canteran and his assistant are en- employed in the various scenes of acted by Wallace Foid and Richard "We object to the British fleet Dante's Inferno", which was directed Cromwell. Billie Seward, attractive being concentrated at Alexandria by Hurry Lachin and produced by young brunette actress, is featured as

Bol 1. Wartzel, without consultation with us as

Courageous nurse who must choo between her two admirers. though, we were a mere Colony,"

roles in The cycle of pictures that have important

"Me of the flour," he added. "We are willing to sign various departments of Government are portrayed by Jack La Rue, Wesley a treaty with England permitting services for background is now com Barry and Pat O'Malley. Anthony her to see our harbours in the plote. The last remaining branch, Coldoway, veteran scenarist, wrote event of war, but it must be as an tho Department of Immigration, is the original story and screen, play, Independent, ally."—United Proas, covered in the now: Warner Bros., - Lambert Hillyer"

directed.

"Stranded"

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he

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