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KINGS

LAST TWO DAYS

The

At 2,30, 5.10, 7.15. & 9.30 p.m.

Romance

–NEW EDITIONI

They're so busy fooling each other-that they evan, de, ceive themselves!.

Francis LEDERER

GAY DECEPTION

A JESSEL, KASKY PRODUCTION

· FRANCES DEE

BENITA HUME

ALAN MOWBRAY

AKIM TAMIROFF

FROM

..SAT.

CHARLES LAUGHTON-CLARK GABLE -in "MUTINY ON THE BOUNTY" with Franchot Tono-Horbert Mundin

QULL

TO-DAY & TO-MORROW

M.G.M.

PICTURE

At 2.30, 5.15, 7.20 & 9.30.

Gracie inherits a fortune, disinherits her father, builds a theatre for starving actors and produces the goofiest, grandest, gayest show you've ever seen ....

Paramount's

"Here Comes Cookie"

GRACIE ALLEN

with

GEORGE BURNS NEXT CHANGE

BAND OF THE 2nd BATTALION EAST LANCASHIRE REGIMENT SPECIAL NEWSREEL OF FUNERAL OF KING GEORGE V and

Margaret Sullavan in "So Red the Rose"

• SHOWS

BAILE

4.6.

4.KE-BUDO

TAKE ANY TRIM DA MAPPY VALLEY BUE

ORIENTAL

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PLADENCE

ROAD MANOMAI

TEL: 24T

2 SHOWS FOR THE PRICE OF ONE ! 5 CAETANO GIRLS & MISS FERRETTĮ SENSATIONAL ACROBATICTMWHIRLWIND DANCERS APPEAR ON THE STAGE AT ALL PERFORMANCES.

ON THE SCREEN LAST 4 TIMES TO-DAY.

A VERY CLEVER MYSTERY THRILLER.

SEE HOW A FEMALE PHILO VANCE GOTA

HER MAN!

Dam

a

thief

A Warant King, Maher Mystery, with

MARY ASTOR

RICARDO CORTEZ

FOR TO-MORROW & SATURDAY.

5 GAETANO GIRLS & MISS FERRETTI RE-ENGAGED FOR TWO MORE DAYS

ALL NEW DANCES AND ACROBATIC STUNTS

ON THE SCREEN-CYCLONIC COMEDY-DRAMA.

Joan Crawford

FRANK

ALINE MIMAHON

Matr

BRIAN AHERNE MORDAN

MATINEES: 20c.-30.

EVENINGS: 20c-30c-50c,-70c.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. THURSDAY,

ANTI-RED CAMPAIGN

NANKING GRANT TO THE KWANGSI ARMY

Canton, Feb. 12,

HAPPY VALLEY WOUNDING

DEFENDANT'S COUNTER-CHARGES

In view of the Red setivities in Western Kwelchow, which are likely to be spread to Enstern Yunan and

A largo crowd was again pre. Southern Szechuan Provinen, it is learned in official circles here to-day ont at the Central Magistracy that the Central Government has yesterday afternoon, when the promised to grant $500,000 to the case against Lam Slu-cho, aged 26, wangal Army as a subsidy for who was charged with maliciously their Red-supression campaign in wounding. Sin Lafchan, aged 23, Kwelchow Province,

a widow, at Happy Valley, on This action taken by the Central January 6, with intent to maim, Government is believed to be the re-disfigure or disable; was sult of the recent appeal by Mr. Hu tinued. Han-min, to the Nanking Authority

FEBRUARY 13, 1936.

K.C.R. AMENITY

BUFFET CAR TO RUN FROM

NEXT SATURDAY ·

A buffet car will be placed on the local service of the Kowloon-Canton Rathway on Saturday, February 15 next.

The inaugural run will be made on the 12.30. p.m. Canton Express on that date, when it will be slipped at tended to use this car as follows: Fanling for Sheung Shui 1 ta in-

Wednesdays, provided mufficient sup On Saturdays and Sundays, and on port is forthcoming, It will be con-attached to the 12.35 pm. express 26 Canton and will be slipped at Fanlingr for Sheung Shul.

or behalf of the Kwangsi Military The prosecution was conducted by leadors. It

It will ba noted that Detective-Inspector A. E. Carry. Ac-

Pel cused was not legally represented. Chiof

Giving evidence, the complainant,

and

On Mondays, Tuondays, Thursdays and Fridays, it will be attached to the 12-noon local train.

Genorola Weser of

Slu Lai-chan, stated that she lived at on

Chunghai, nowly

Commander and the Bandit

It will return to Kowloon every day

Suppression Expedition in.No. 6, Min Fat Street. She first Chio 5.44 p.m. train from Shum

Kwangal Hunan and Kwelchow Pro came to know defendant when he The car was converted from a vinee, respectively, have not assumed came to her parents shop to have tea, steel-bodied first-class dining car by their now offices because their dedant made the acquaintance of wit. portion as a buffet bar. The ordinary

This

was the year before last, Defen-robuilding the kitchen and pantry mands for money to support the pro- posed bandit-suppression expedition usa's mother, and when he subse- part of the car seats 40 passengers, by quently lost his job, was employed by and the buffet portion 10. The bar Nanking. When Mr. Hu Ilon.

Ann Rand.

on her in the tea-shop.at. No. 8, Sing Wo of the buffet is capable of seating 7 min arrived bere, ho

persons on revolving seats, whilst approached by the Kwangs

accommodation exists for a further D passengers on corner lounge seats.

have not been

granted

тулл

leaders and was requested to mend a telegram, to Marshal Chlang Kal shek to ask for a grant for

the

Comfort Ensured

bron Army. The matter was him and. they were not very good in imitation old oak, and special cool-

before the Central Govern ment for discussion by Marshal Chiang Kai-shek, and no decision has been reached until yesterday, when a telegram was received by the local Military Authorities from Nanking stating that Marshal Chiang has promised to grant $600,000 to Kwangsi Army.

1

to

marry

pro-

The buffet portion has been panelled ing arrangements have been fittod. The roof has been lowered to permit

Before the Incident occurred, wit- ness often saw the accused while at work in the shop where she was cashier. Witness seldom spoke to friends. Defendant had once fected the proposal, defondant became an 18 air space, and the ceiling con-

to her, and though witness re- bo listent that she wrote him a sists of light brown mottled "Jointer" had to fulfil before she would consent Trading, Company, Hongkong. Ven- better stating the conditions

which he wall board supplied by the Swedish him. That ได ten by witness herself, and she hand- ventilators supplied by the Airvae letter was writ-tilation is provided by three "Airvac" ed it to defendant sometime last Company Limited, England, and three November. Defendant clid not thermo-tank punkah louvres which comply with the conditions but kept permit the outside air being forced the letter.

by a rotary blower into the compart- On the morning of January 6, witment through an air filter.

to the Hongkong

Refrigeration of drinks, is effected Sanatorium Hospital to take On

by means of a Ward model refrigera defendant on the slope going up to examination as 8

tor supplied by Mesara, Dairy Farm, Ico and Cold Storage Company the the Sanatorium. He was behind her Limited, Hongkong. The serving of and asked her where she was going. hot drinks is made possible by the Witness replied that she was going to storage of high pressure gas from the the Hospital and defendant asked her Hongkong and China Gas Company's if she agreed to his proposal of mar- Tinge, otherwise "ungrateful" to her.

It is also reported that besides this grant there will be a monthly subsidy of $300,000 from March to the Kwangal Army, for tho expeditionary expenses to Kweichow.

Enquiry among Kwangai official circles to-day reveals that General Li Chung-jen has asked the South- Western Political Council for month's leave in order to return to Kwangs!, probably for assuming his new post as Commander-in-Chief of

the Bandit-Suppressings

Forces and consulting other Kwangs! leaders

THE FLOWER SHOW

ness went

nurse. She met

ho

would

be

maina.

Lighting is on the diffused system from lamps obtained from Messrs. Stones Limited, Deptford, England. Flooring is linoleum as originally Bupplied for this coach through Mesars, Jardine, Matheson, Limited, covered with "lastipave" purchased from the focal agents, Messrs. Bradley & Company,

The Bar

in connection with the proposed ex- pedition to Kweichow. The date of)

Stabbed Three Times Li's departure for Kwangal has not been fixed but it is very likely

Witness did not know what he that he will leave here for that Pro-mennt by that, and was on the point vinco in П Low daya

time of answering him, when accused Wah Kiu Yat' Po.

stabbed her in the abdomen before aho had a chance to make a reply. Defendant was on witness's right side, facing bor. Witness shouted, "save life," and made an attempt to is constructed of teakwood and is of The bar, which is 14' 9" in length, run, but could not move and fell. Accused then stabbed her

the conventional type with a brass times more, once in the right side of the general colouring of the interior. threa rail, the wood being stained to match the back, on the right wrist and on Behind it are fitted a leadined sink, the right leg, near the kneecap. receptacles for drinks and refrigera

tor, and a gas ring. provided with a supply of gas, capable The latter is of giving continuous burning for 3 hours, drawn from a tank situated un- derneath the conch

TO BE HELD ON TWO DAYS

THIS YEAR

Reverting to a practice of some years ago, the annual show of flowers and vegetables will be held at the Volunteer Headquarters, on two days, Thursday, March 5, from 3 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. and Friday, March 6, from 10 am to 4 pm. The show is staged by the Hongkong Horticultural Society.

Entries will definitely close at the Hon. Secretary's office at noon, on Thursday, February 27, but intend- Ing exhibitors are requested to send

They were alone at the time. Witness was later rescued by people from the Hospital. After accused had stabbed her, she lost conscious. ness and did not know what happened to him. Witness, when shown one of the knives, agreed that the one she was stabbed with was very similar. When witness recovered consciousness she found herself Inside the Sanatorium,

Replying to Inspector Carey, wit ness admitted that on January 4, sho

in their entries as early as possible. had made a complaint to her mother

A new cup, "The Lady Southern about Challenge Cup," has been kindly

cups

Witness

The attractiveness, of the bar is heightened by the hanging of a series of four coloured hunting prints by Young. These were obtained from Messrs. Arta and Crafts Ltd., Hong- kong, and represent The Meat" Death." "Gone Away," "Full Cry" and "Tho

may be operated as a slip conch The car has been fitted up so that it defendant. She told her when occasion demands., donated by Lady Southorn, one for mother that.defendant wanted her-to-The whole of the work has been the most meritorious exhibit.

marry him, but as he had not carri carried out in the Railway Workshops "The ed out the cor conditions for winning this cup are she would not marry

conditions in the letter, ร

at Hung Hom. similar to those for the other challenge also told her mother that defendant

had threatened to commit suicide. anw defendant lying on

After witness had been stabbed, she Witness was nearer the

ground. defendant was near the flower-pots.

Hospital and

Questioned by defendant, denied that she had stabbed him. witness She denied knowledge of how defen- dant came by his wound. Witness

The Council of the Royal Hortl cultural Society, London, has kindly granted the Banksian Medal to be offered for award to the competitor who obtains the largest total amount of money in prizes, allowances being made for any prizes in kind at the rate of $3 for a first and 32 for a second. The same competitor may not win the medal oftener than once in three consecutive years.

New Classes of Exhibita

the

also denied having letters, giving one to accused-

written two and keeping the other herself.

then asked for the return of his letter.

On the day of the stabbing, wit- ness any complainant walking along return of his letter. An argument the road, and he asked her for the ensued, and when near the entrance slightly ahead of witness, swung her to the Hospital, complainant, who was

to

the

arm behind her, as far na she could and stabbed him. The knife was left Yip Lan, mother of complainant, complainant with his hand and flurag in the wound. Witness then grabbed stated that complainant had made a The following alterations have been complaint to her on January 4, in made in the schedule this year: Consequence of which she spoke to a knife and He then produced stabbed back at.com- Single or double varieties are defendant the

plainant. Witness could naxt morning. Sho

not recall allowed in the Tall Nasturtium; only told him that although he had no

how

many times ho stabbed : com- dwarf varieties are allowed in the employment and could not support felt a pain, and after pulling the plainant as he was in a daze. He. -Double

Nasturtium; roses and bulbous her and her son he desired to marry plants are excluded in 6 bunches of her daughter. Defendant did not knife off his wound, lay on the cut flowers of distinct kinds; only seem very pleased at this and was not ther

ground. He remembered nothing fur- ono colour and variety is allowed in his usual self. The next morning a ench bunch of

Cross-examined by Inspector Carey, little after 8.30, accused left the defendant said that the only money Antirrhinum. There is a new class for 3 batches house, saying he was going to You-ho received in the shop was what of cut flowers grown from bulbs

mati. including Narcissus, Daffodils, Tulips, Formál evidence was given by Ins him. During the two years he had complainant's parents wished to give Lilium, Hyacinth and all true bulbs,

Carey. He stated that as a but, excluding · Dahlia, Frecala, Information received, · ho

been with them, witness received bo- Anemone and all flowers from Tubera

tween $10 and $20. . to the Hongkong

proceeded

or Rhizomes, with the exception of Sanatorium where he found the com- Iris and Lilies of the Valley which plainant

and defendant. Witness

Struck While Unconscious?

The reason why witness travelief: Government Civil Hospital. At the first class and complainant third- There is a new class for a group Sanatorium, a detective handed wit-class on the tramear was that com

are included into the section; shown arranged for their removal to the in the Society's vases.

of Cacti and Succulents, to cover a space not more than 2 ft.. by 1 ft: 6 in.; and a new class for ond dwarf plant.

SUN CHUEN-FANG

ASSASSIN'S SENTENCE FIXED

AT SEVEN YEARS

Tientsin Feb. 12.

ness the two knives.

plainant said she did not want any of her friends to see hor with him. Accused Gires Evidenco

There were no other persons on the The case for the prosecution having boarded the tram before it reached top-dock of the tram. The assallants closed, accused elected to give evid Kwork became unconscious when he Sang Hong in Hennessy Road.

ALHAMBRA THEATRE

TATHAN RD, KOWLOON BAUMLET 2,30*320-770 € 9,30 OTEL, 5645€

TODAY & TO-MORROW,

The star and the author of "BadGirl" score again

BAD BOY

by VINA DELMAR

A FOX PICTURE with

JAMES DUNN

DOROTHY WILSON LOUISE FAZENDA VICTOR: KILIAN Atenciale Producer ̈EDWARD BUTCHER Desced by JOHN LYSTONE

You've

been checking

up on me, ch?

A heart-tugging story of first love

Saturday:

I had to ~I knew

you'd make a pass

at me sometime and I had to knowall about

you, so I could tell Mama.

-“MUTINY ON THE BOUNTY.”

STARE

SHOWING TO-DAY

At 2.30, 5.20,.7.20 & 9.30 p.m.

A COMEDY PACKED WITH ACTION AND THEULLSI

Cavemon Cagney, says "THE RIGHT WAY TO A 'OIRU'S HBART ISFA RIGHT TO THE CHINI” (You'll get a "punch" a minute, JAMES from his greatest SOCKcess!

CAGNEY

-“PICTURE SNATCHER"

"A Warner Bros. Picture withs, Rolph Baliomy, Alice White

NEXT CHANGE

CONFEN FICTUDEN

presenta

MIRIAM HOPKINS BECKY SHARP.

АЛЯКО RADIO

| Plazuen

FRANCES DEF CEDRIC HARDWICKE ZILLIE BURKE ALISON SHIPWORTH MORA KAUCE + ALAN MOWERAY

"Zhulngraphed in TECHNICOLO

HOUWEN, MAMOŬLIAN

TO-DAY

ONLY

MAJESTIC

TO-MORROW:-

THEATRE A

At 2.30, 5.20,

7.20 & 9.20 p.m.

BA ́glorious naw'stor

from the land of the Vikings.

In a gloriously romantic dramal

TUTTA ROLF

co-starred with

CLIVE BROOK in

"DRESSED

to THRILL

ROBERT BARRAT Fced by Raber Y. Kono Directed, by Harry, LechasER NYDIA":WESTMAN a man who play la Cananton

"CASINO DE,PARIS”, with Al Johnson

THE CHEERÒ · CLUB

MANY SOCIAL ACTIVITIES THIS MONTH

Mr. Medina again acted as M.Q. The next whist drive will be held on Tues- day next, the 18th inat, commencing at 9.80 p.m., admission 50 cts, sach, which includes light refreshments.

On

ence. He stated that ́ in Juna last year, he and complainant went up to town on a tramear. Witness was in took him off the car. The previous was struck and did not know whe the first-class deck, and was balow in the third-class. During thron to four hours' sleep, and he foll

complainant

ant night, witness had only had from the journey, witness alleged that asloop in the car. He could not ac complainant sent men to assault, him, He was injured and was in, hospital count for his injuries as he was

asleep. Shi Kin-kiu, the young woman who charged, witness said to would pro-

for three. Ays. When he was dis- Inspector Carey remarked that de nakossinated · General + Sun Chuon monta kor. but complainant best fendant.came by his injury through fang, and who was sentenced to life him not to do so, saying she had made the tram through the jolting. When striking his hand against the side of Imprisonment by the District-Court was re-sentenced to seven years would write out four conditions, and 5 mistake. Complainant said she

ear was examined by the Police, prisonment yesterday morning by

at the sides of ins were found at Supremo

Court of Hopel Province... if othees agrood to them, then sho

would marry him. Witness signed Injury, and had three stitches put on window. Defendant did have an will be recalled that Shi

The Chocro Club weekly whiet running a bly dance at the China Committee 17th Inst., the Ladies g the Chouro "Club-aro after killing General Sun Chuon

this letter.

his head. As he was asloop defendant drive held on Tuesday night, and as Fleet Club, commencing at 8.30 p.m. fang, while he was at his

they went up prayers In Two' wooks later,

than if he had been prepared. baing 16 tables of whist. Prizes were nion $1 each, which includes polico and pleaded guilty in Court Witness went up first and com.

Defendant said he was sitting on won by the following: Ladies 1st. freshments: ladies by Invitation only.. saying that sha-killad Generál Sun plainant came later. Thoy subse-

Mrs. Hodge, End. Mrs. Deacon, Sealed because she had killed her father quently went to hotels soven or eight the left alde of the teamear.

Inspector Carey said that if defen, No.. Mrs. Medina, Gentlemen, 1st. jongg drive at the Cheero Club on There is to be a bridge and mah times.. announcing the docision Towards the approach of the Chi- cauli was no insult than an infict Mr. Todd, 2nd Mr. Coulion, Sealed Thursday, 27th inst. commencing at after the rehearing yesterday, the nese New Year, complainant suggest an injury to the left side of his head. wero distributed by Mrs. Hanes, and which includes light refreshments,

anyone assault him and Inflict No. Mt. Monkhouse. The prizon 8.80 p.m. admission. 50 in each, Judge at the Supreme Court expressed that they should live together. He added that the alleged assault ed sympathy with the prisoner and Witness replied that he had no money was only a figment of defendant's said the sentenco would be one of and. It would be impossible to do so, imagination, Boven years instead of life imprison. Complainant then said she would monte-ah Kiu Yat Po.

nover live with him again. Witness the Bessions,

kiu

admis-

a templo surrendered herself, to the town to engage a room in a botol might havo received a harder knock usual it was a great, success, there All Servicentez are welcomeht: 10-

many years ago,

When

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dant

Printed and Published for, the Proprietore by. FREDERICK. PERUT Defendant was thon committed to FRANKLIN, at 1 and 8, Wyndham Street in the City of Victoria

Hongkong.