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NO THREAT TO AMERICA

NYE WARNS AGAINST PACIFIC RIVALRY

Los Angeles, Dec. 18.

“MUSICAL CHAIRS”

Most Outstanding Of A,D.C. Productions

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH." THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1935.

THE BANK OF CANTON

SCHOOL CRICKET

Queen's And La Salle Colleges Draw

creasevi ten-fold, and the American China Fleet Club Inst night but nother of Commerce. With the ex-Salla Collere:find scored 77 runa for

RADIO BROADCAST

Dance Orchestra

Z.E.K. PROGRAMME

366 metres (845 kc's); Hotel Danen Orchestra,

5-8 p.m. A Reiny of the Hongkong Studlo

From Z.B.W. off a wavelength of

Concert.

HEAD OFFICE TO

The critic who lavishes unqualified

REOPEN.

In a low-scoring cricket match praise on amateur -dramatica

played on the Club de Recreio ground, Relay of Hongkong Hotel Following a shareholders' meet-King's Park, yesterday afternoon, Senator Gerald P. Nye, Republican usually, and not without some reason, of North Dakota, in a speech here to regarde with some suspicion by the ing earlier in the day, when a Queen's College draw with Ln Sallo day urged America to "get out of the general public. They feel he is be unanimous vote was passed for the College. Oriental situation."

Batting first, Queen's Collego com Ing. "generous" and "considerate." resumption of business by the piled 90 But there is no need for sham Bank's head office in Hongkong: scorers were T. Y. Yeoh (60 rotired) raan, of which the top and Japanese eulogies A United States armaments race would be ton in peace Amateur Dramatic Club's luteat pro creditors of the Bank of Canton, very well in the bowling, capturing

concerning the

the Hongkong some five hundred depositors and and Norman Lee (26). A Silva did civilization had ever seen duction "Musical Chairs", which had 1, met yesterday afternoon at six wickets for 19 runs. time, If the Japanese Navy was in-

Its premiere presentation at the

the premises of the Chinesò Cham- When stumps were drawn, La cut in half, Jupan would still not conte within

It is threatening distance of the

going a a long way. Pacific coast.

too far

think, to adjudge this theception of two dissentients, all the 'We are now spending four tinics most outstanding success in the hin- depositors present agreed to the three wickets for 17, while 0. Talip | Orchestra. the amount on defence as we did in tory of local amateur theatricals, proposed reorganisation scheme. the year we entered the world war.”

It is a brilliant play, interpreted Two Chinese policemen were ho anid, "Nothing satisfies the Army masterly style, and the more he prescat at the meeting, which, and Navy authorities."

scea of the A.D.C. productions the more is the `writer Regarding the

puzzled by the however, was carried through in Italo-Ethiopian situation he anid, "we certainly cannot comparative lack of interest often the most orderly manner. Mr. Chu Yun-chi was elected Chairman of have much tolerance for the British displayed in them by the public. propusnis. They call for a partition

the meeting, while Mr. J. M. Wong NOT FLAWLESS, BUT of Ethiopia' which is contrary to the

was present watching the interest avowed purpose of the League of "Musical Chalts" is not, judged by of the shareholders. The meeting against the Royal Navy on the home 7.30-7.50 p.m. Musien Comedy Nations United Press.

the highest standards of the theatre, elected Mesara J. M. Wong. Chaldes scoring 66 runs he also did well a flawless production, but it succeeds Yun-chl. Io Ching-hol and Chaneldes yesterday afternoon. in becoming a fascinating and wholly Kam-po to prepare a petition to with the ball, capturing eight Navy satisfying entertainment. The inthe Government asking for Official wickets for only 17 runs. Thanks to terest is caught and held from the

his efforts the School were able to moment E. W.

upens the permission to reopen the Bank. milton

win by 118 runs,

COAL MINE PARLEY

PROGRESS TOWARDS

SETTLEMENT

dialogue to his exit, a pathetic

figure bowed down with grief.

-in somewhat significant com mentary on modern thought and speech that the chief

the cynical and

play are produced by rugs in this

abstract utterances of a

eharacter wh in reality is a pathetic and use- Iess by product of the War; and that the more ostensible efforts to create mirth through the aegis of ព Amertran oil prospector become re legated. Or is it that we are tired of being anised by American idiosyncrasies?

Be that

vocal

IL DUCE DEFIANT

PRASARANA

UNCOMPROMISING WAR POLICY

Ronie, Dec. 18, Italy's defiance of Sanctions and her determination to impose her will on East Africa were announced by Signor Mussolini In the course of a uncompromising speech at the in- auguration of the township of Pon- tinin, situated in the reclaimed Pon-

Loniton, Dec. 18. Nearly 200 delegates attended a special conference' of the Mine workers Federation in London this afternoon, which adjourned till to- morrow after a lung session.

It is believed that the majority will favour

continuation of the negotia-

may, it remains to tion we reached the main stage say, at E. G. Smith Wright, char yesterday in the first meeting between acterising "Joe Schindler", the War the colliery ownors and men og ́a

disabled, disillusioned, cynical, neurotine Marshes. national basis since 1920, Fallowing tie, useless young man, scores one yesterday's meeting, and in view of of the biggest triumphs ever achieved their dissatisfaction with the owners*

on the local amateur Alage. proposals,

is a newcomer to the cited this morning to interview the Hongkong Secretary for Mines, who saw thom ance only makes us realike

what w have missed in the past. 11e is Later at question time in thedeally restrained yet infuses into his Common, Captain Crookshank ex- work a passionate sincerity which pressed satisfaction at the Joi ordinary rut. One of his big secrets

"lifts"

the performance right out of the meeting between the owners and men as Indicating some progress towards | in that he obviously understands and a settlement of the miners' claim by sympathises with the part. This direct negotiation.-British Wireless. | eliminates anything suggestive of forced acting and converts a stage character into a reality.

at

the loen of eight wickets. & Silva contributed 20. T. Y. Yeoh captured damaged two batsmen for right

runs.

D.B.S. DEFEAT NAVÝ

6.6.30 p.m. Chikireti'a

6.30-7 p.m. Hongkong Hotel. Dance

7-7.20 p.m. Orchestral Music. Overture in D Minor (Handel, arr. Elgar); Ruy Blas Overture (Mendels sohn); Summer Night on the River

The Itev. C. D. R. Sargent, Head-(Dellus), master of the Diocesan Bore' School, distinguished himself when playing for the School in a cricket match

ground

7.20-7.30 *p.m. "Chauve-Souris" Selection sung by N. Ballet's Ohauve- Souris Company.

Be-Selections.

Taking first lease of the wicket. the School scored 160 ans for eight wickets and declared. Top scorers were Sargent (56), R. Broadbridge (12) and N. Pinchong (31). Tufnell dismissed four batsmen for 38

Against the bowling of Sargent (8 for 17), the Navy collapsed and were dismissed for 42 runs. Lumb contributed 14.

ELLIS KADOORIE SCHOOL WINS

Heil at the Savoy. He Wanted Adventure. Please Teacher,

7.00-8 pan. "The Derby" (Descrip- Live).

8 p... Time and Weather Report: Stock Quotations.

8.05-11

Chinese Studio Concert,

11 p.m. Cloke Down. 8.05-10

p.m. European

Pro- gramme From Z.E.K. on o Fre- quency of 610 kilocycles.

8.05-8.15 p.m. "A Nautical Selce- tion" (Binding).

8.15-8.15 p.m. Variety Items. Piano Solo-Stars foil in Alshamná The Ellis Kndoorie School for ....Carroll Gibbons; Song-I'm in the Indian R.C. ground yesterday Eight")Lanny Indians played a cricket match on

the mood for love ("Every Night at Roas (Tenor): aftermon, beating Mr. Cassin's XI Song Through the Doorway ht by eight wickets.

Dream

Broadcast o Batting first, Mr. Cassim's XI.Jessica Dragonette

Just couldn't say roll Son

Signor Mussolini said: "Ours is the wore dismissed for only 30 runs, of Xylophone Solo Dancing Butterfly.. way of the poor and the maaseя. WHE

which A. R. Razack and Stanley Lectudy Starite; Vocal Duet-We Against us are ranged the ranks of made ten ench, the latter being not tor and Charlic conservatism, egoism and hypocrisy. this array, nad it is nard battle; but we shall carry it through to the finish.

the Miners' Executive de. | Smith-W 10" bodrils, and this perform. We have engaged in battle to face for two runs, K. Watumal three for

STATESMAN PASSES

VETERAN LEADER OF VENEZUELANS

(Special to "Telegraph")

Marneny, Venezuela, Deg. 18, Senor Juan Vincente Gomez, Pre- sident of the Republic, died to-day,

Ife was 78 years of age and since 1008 had strongly controlled the Government.

The Cabinet has named the War Minister, General Lager Contrens, "acting-President-United-Press,

MORE SAFETY IN FLYING

METHOD TO REMOVE ICE FROM WINGS

INDISPENSABLE

We

By this performance Mr. Smith Wright has made himself indispen- sable to the Jongkong A.D.C.

Another highly diverting and very appealing characterisation is that of Elva Jo Paget as "Irene Bater highly sophisticated young American woman who wisecracks and philoso- phizen hor way through the play in a stream of ultra-modern dialogue. Here again one looked in vain for any shortcomings. Hor ntayo pro- Bence alone revealed her as an accom- plished actress. Her verbal duels with "Joe" were scintillating, while the manner in which she puts over her finni line, which could easily have ruined the rest of the performance,

sufficient tribute to her abili

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"It is a trial from which we shall time, but it was not time that mat- emerge victorious. It would need tered, but victory."

Taly

would not cease to send out the flower of the nution to a distant and barbarous land, until those lands; are protected by the flag of Italy.

The Italian

people. "could resist sięge for a very long time, especially when its conselonce was

clear and right was on its skicenter.

NEW PRESIDENT

DR. BENES ELECTED FOR CZECHO-SLOVAKIA

Prague. Dec. 18. succession to Dr. Masaryk is being Czecho-Slovakia's new President in selected Senate and Chamber deputies of the at a joint session of the National. Assembly

to-day. It is expecte expected that Dr. Benes, who was recommended by Dr. Masaryk as hig successor, has received the support of the Catholic and Left parties. His most serlaux rival is Dr. Dohumilnemet, Professor at the Caro- University, Prague. Reuter's Special.

In fact the most noticeable feature -of-the-cast-is-the-smooth manner in which all handle their parts. The whole thing has been so splendidly rehearsed that scenes and sequences, line bristling with dißculties, are made to appear easy and wholly natural. some respects even the author is flattered.

In

E. W. Hamilton is one of the stal warts of the A.D.C. and he has never

failed to make good when appear- ing in their productions. But in "Musient Chairs" he has found a vehicle which completely suite his and offers adequate scope personality London, Dec. 18. for his histrionic ability. Which is In the House of Common Sir, why, as "Mr. Schindler", he is one Philip Sassoon, Under Secretary for of the outstanding performers in the Air, announced that a chemical method show. for the prevention of the formation of lee on neroplane wings had been discovered at the Air Force establish ment, and had now been developed,

The recent Belgian air line disaster

was caused by see having formed the wings of the plane,--Reuter..

BRITISH TRADE FAI

ODELL'S SUCCESS

Harry Odell gives a convincing portrayal of a "go-getting American business

Dr. Benes Elected

Prague, Dec. 18, The National Assembly has elected Dr. Benes President of the, Republic. -Renter

Dr. Eduard Benes has held the post of Foreign Minister with great distinction. Ile. is a close personal friend of Mr. Anthony Eden, and has figured prominently in recent League of Nations affairs, Czecho-Slovakia being an uncompromising supporter of the Covenant and of Sanctions.

The Manila Observatory, reporting man and his vocal inflec- at 8.30 at: to-day, states that the onions are so cleverly modified that he typhoon is in about 142 Long., 18 Lat.,

makes the American pronunciation moving N.W. sound very much more attractive in every.

than is sometimes the case in

G. Smith-Wright);

put, A. Khan, captured three wickets 13 and N. Singh two for six runs.

The schoolbags lost two wickets for only seven runs, but passed their opponents" ксоге without further Jasa, eventually moking 81 runs before the last wicket fell. S. Singh was top-scorer with 19,

LOCAL LEAGUE MATCH

The following will represent the Indian R.C. first eleven in a League match against the Hongkong Cricket Club seniors at Sookunpoo on Satur day:

D. Pereira (Capt.), S. A. Ismail, A. I. Madar, A. R. Minu, A. S. Sund, A. R. Abbas, Y. el Areulli, M. el Arculi, K, Nazarin, Klichell and M. P. Madar.

Listen to the German Band.... Hildegarde (Soprano); Band--The Japanese Sandman, Alexander's Rag- time Band.

8.45-9.05 p.m. A Relay from Daventry,

A Relay from Palestine. Speeches on the occasion of the inaugoration of King George V Jubilee Forest, relayed from Nazareth. 0.05-9.20 p.m. Bulletin (Copyright by Reuter).

A Daventry News Claridge's Hotel Orchestra.

9.20.9.45 p.m. A Relay from Daventry,

9.45-10 p.m. Octets.

1 Paloma-Serenade; O Sole Mio ( Capua); Spring Song (Mendels shon); Gradle A. R.Serenade (Schubert).

Song (Brahms);

NAVAL APPOINTMEN'T

to p.m. Big Ben Renter Press Bulletins.

10.10.p-m. Close Down,

ZEESEN PROGRAMMES

Evening's Broadcast From The German Short-Wavers

Special progfanzines for Far Haloners will be broadcast from Zee

DALOLATES follows!

It is understood that Lieut.-Comir.This Tern, huis been appointed to FL.M.S. relleved of his command E. G. Welshman who was recently of H.M.S. Capetown.

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SOUTH ASIA ZONE (Bouth Aula Zone, broadenst from DJI,

DJ8

DJN

p.m.

On Tuesday last there was a little gathering of members of the Pollee (1974 mars), and D3N (3145 metres) Branch of the Ministering Lea

at the Pulice Itecreation Club,

when ten

served, after

which A few words were said by Mrs. A. H. Elston on behalf of all members, to wish Mrs. Burling- ham good-bye, and Mrs. W. Russell was asked to make presentation to Mrs. Hurlingham. The gift took the form of a pair of attractive Peking rugs. Mrs. Burlingham thanked the members very much for their kind thought and handsome gift.

· m—15,200 19.74 m 15,208 ke 4.45-8.34 p 21.45 m 9.440 ke 4.45-8,1 K 26. DJB 19,70 m 25,200 ke $ -12.30 1.2, 4.45 p.m. Ca!! DJ, DJN (Own

Enel). Garmin Falk Bong. Pre- Tamme Forecast (Germ. Engl.) & p.m. Eller Youth Programmer

Nation's Youth.

dance on Monday, Dec. 23, but instead The Cheero Club are not holding * there will be a whist drive commen- cing at 8.00 p.m. There will be no whist drive on Tuesday, Dec. 21, A Christmas party is being given by committees, helpers and friends of the Club there on Christmas night com meneing at 7 p.m. All Servicemen will be most welcome at the party.

5.30 p.m. News in English. 2.40 p.m. Philharmonie. Concert, 0.45 pm News in Gor

7 p.m. Concert af Light Musle. 1.20 p.m. Topical Talk.

The

7.30 p.m. Concert, of Light Munic teon-

tinued).

p.. News In English.

8,35 p.m. Close down DJB, DIN (GSTON,

Engl.)

EAST ASIA ZONE

East Asia Zone broadcast through DJQ on 19.08 metres (15,280 kr.) 1.39-3 p.m. Concert. news at 2 p.m.

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DE, Cu Đê, ĐỊÊ ĐẠN (Germ

Geng, Engl) German Folk Programme Forecast (Germ Engl)

9.15 p.m. Hitler Youth Programmer Na

tional Youth Hour.

1,45 p.id. Nawa in English on DJA and in Dutch an DJU, DIN,

100...

.10 p.m. "Away they go on light fantastic

1J D. Die Gentali des drutachen

Blenschen." 11.15 p.m. Newa in German on DJA, DJB,

DJN.

Germany. Sound Pictura. 11.45 p.m. "What

оле each

kes hear 12.15 a.m. New in Englisà on DJA and in

Dutch on DUI, DIN,

day life. Mr. Odell scores because he Schindler (E. hua

not fallen into the mistake of

That most popular of annual social Irene, Boumer (Elva Jo Paget); functions, the Taikoo Ball, is to be over-acting the part. This

2014 Mary Preston have been easily done, and it would could

11.30 p.m. To-day Sheilah Jeffries) held on Friday, January 17, starting Anna (Susi Rossi); Mrs. Schindler at 3 o'clock. Everything points to ruined the whole production. Helen Prior): have

Geoffrey Preston the function being a greater success it is Mr. Odell, without being John Pym); Samuel A. Plagett than ever, and those desirous of at- As It is reported that more than 1,000 buyers from all over the world have in the story and contributes in no

ostentatious, takes his rightful place (Harry Odell). already announced their intention of

tending ure advised to secure their attending the British Industries Fair all measure to the success. of the

tickets early. They can be obtained from Mr. C. H. Summers, Hon:

Lunion, Dee. 18.

play

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Producer and flelpers

in London and Birmingham next February, which reprosents already a east

Vivacious Suni Rossi is perfectly The producer, E. G. Wright-Smith; | Secretary, of the Ball, Taikos Docks... 20 per cent. increase compared with

"Anna", the Schindlers Stage Manager, E. Grossman; Light- 1934, when the Fair was last held peasant maid who succeeds in "oking, R. C. Butler and J. Morgan:

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simultaneously in London and Br-digging her employer and causing Prompter, W. M. Barton; Stage The Street Sleepers Shelter Society

a lot of domestic trouble. She ear Effects, I. Barry;

mingham.—British Wireless,

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Programme Ad-is opening a shelter in Kowloon early ries through her portrayal so vividly vertising, Haxor Advertising Co. in January. Thanks to the cultubir. that one cannot help but envy

by "The Caravan"; Furnish of Mr. Wong Yiu-tung, J., Mr. Schindler his good luck in secur- ing by the Hongkong Furniture Co.: premises have been obtained, free of

her favours..

Incidental Music by a quartelte from

and Changsha Street (formerly the Accomplished work is done by Join the Band of TIM.S. Rent, by kind rent, at the corner of Nathan Rond "Geoffrey Preston", the permission of Capt. I. B. D. Tower, Kum Hing Factory). It is expected Dec. 18. Antithesis of his step-brother "Joe DS,C., E.N.

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The Committee comprised: Mesara. Cyril Champkin (President); John

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Hon. Librarian); E. G Smith- Altogether a model enst. It is so Wright; E. S. C. Brooks (Hon.

Meningitis with one death, and 54 well balanced that one, finds it almost Secretary),.".

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ported, to the local Health authorities players as being more prominent than

igst week. On Tuesday one case the others. All in their own way are

ch of Diphtheria and Meningitis, 110% equally successful and as a whole con- Amateur Dramatic Club gratefully also reported.

The Committee of the Hongkongid savon cases of Typhoid, were tribute to an entertainment, desery acknowledges the assistanco given. 29.18 Ing of the highest

praise.

by: Commodore C. G. Sedgwick, N., and Officers of H.M. Ships, Mr.

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Thanks Extended

In addition to his acting,

The Hongkong University Christian Smith-Wright merits attention for his Feilx G. Hill, Mr. A. G. Piovanelli, Association will be holding a carol work na producer. In the production Mr. D. A. n Kobra-Nagy, Mrs. C. concert on Sunday, December 22, at one can clearly discern the touch of B. Brown, Mr. G. W. Arnold, The 8 p.m. in the Great Hall of the Uni-

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In order of appearance: Wilhelm graph, China Mail and Hongkong and diary for 1936 distributed by the Schindler (E. W. Hamilton) Joseph Sunday Herald

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DAVENTRY PROGRAMMES...

To-day's Broadcasting From Four Transmissions

The fallowing ware-mathe and frequenclse

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