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KING'S

NEXT CHANCE.

She could hand it out

but SHE COULDN'T TAKE ITE

GEORGE BAFT! JOAN BENNETT She Couldn't Take It

WALTER CONNOLW, BILLIE, BURKE

A Columbia Picture

HONGKONG UNIVERSITY

AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB

7th Annual EXHIBITION

February 22-28th

9`a.m.--6 p.m.

GLOUCESTER HOTEL

AMATEUR PHOTO

COMPETITION

UNIVERSITY CLUB'S

FINE SHOW

THE

The visitor to tlie Hongkong Un versity, Amateur Photographic Club's eventh annual exhibition al the Jloucester Hotel, eighth floor, will be omewhat surprised to find a com- maratively small number of entries laplayed. But this can be readily xplained in that the exhibition this jear

was open only to Hongkong and China and individual competitors were limited to eight entries cach,

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.

CORRESPONDENCE

Birth Control

"(To the Editor,

Thos. F. RYAN, B.J.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1936.

CINEMA NEWS

NOTES SUPPLIED BY THE THEATRES

RUSSIA & JAPAN

TENSION NOW RELAXED

Pelping, Feb. 23. The tension between China and

Doihara.. Police

Hongkong Telegraph.) SirMany people have asked me If I proposed to reply to the letters A new and different Edward which appeared in the press in Everett Horton-a determined, self- criticism of that which I sent to your asserting man-hits the high spots paper a week ago on the subject of and how!-in Univeran's thrilling "Hi Night Out," which birth control propaganda. Since all comedy, these letters wore anonymous I do not comes to the Alhambra Theatre next As for the Tuesday and Wednesday. Horton, intend to answer them. actual arguments put forward by the usually a shy, different person, be propagandists, I shall deal with them comes a llon when he learns that he has only three months to live, inken in the next issue of the "Rock".

the blame for the theft of $100,000 in bonds to save the girl, defies who sought to question him, route All because he won in lave with beautiful Irene Hervey. Ila the picture as purchasing starts agent of a chain drug system who is as timid as a field mouse, and ends a hero. Helping Turton in his antics are Jack Mulhall and Clarn Kimball Young, both appearing to excellent advantage. The picture was directed by William Nigh, from an original by Charles Christensen and story screenplay by Harry Clark and Boris Malloy, and has New York City, by night and day, as a background.

Japan In North China ademk to be asler but prospects for a complete settlement of the outstanding Eastern Hope and Northern Charhar pro Chincee quarters, owing to the un- blems are considered poor in local yielding attitude of General Tada, Commander of the Japanese Forces in

China And North

Major-General

Negotiations for a settlement have fu, representing the Hopel-Charhar Political on one side while Major- General Doihara and General Tada, the Japanese Military represent Authority on the other. When a point General, it is is accepted by one often rejected by another and ro negotiations go on and every point must be referred to the Kwantung Army Authority,

In "Whirlpool in the Gorges of the anglers and otherwise ellsports been dragging on, Mr. Chen Chung-

An illustrated programme issued in connection with the exhibition con-made an excellent picture. cains the following explanation:

то hose who have followed the activities Yangtze", Miss J. L. Bird han made and progress at the Club, the soventh good job of a difficult study: while annual exhibition, by reason of the The Bridge" (by F. Y. King) to be amali entries, lefound among the landscapes, Is an of a transition period in outstanding contrast of light and Its eventful history....

....From the exu-shadows. Norman C. Eu's effort, erant individualism of auch masters "Rest to pleasing. T. Y. Wong asitumjnhn, Osman, Tann Wee-han scores with "The East Wind" and and K. W. Khoo, we have come to "Cloud and Bamboo." olmont frigid restraint, at least in fico, L. Crouch presents a splendid production, of our present members, picture, entitled "Cobweb," in which excepting of course the two versatile is shown the upper section of the atalwarts. P. A. Dragan and C. L.mast of a ship against a background

of clouds pictured most effectively.

Chow."

The preface adds: "We fervently hope the present, restraint is only a prelude to a new departure from the tradition of the Club's founders, aml the coming International Exhibition, which will be hold about October next, may find our younger monbera already in their stride and vying in their own way for pride of place with the world's foremost pletorialists,"

In spite of the smallness of the present exhibition, one will find much at is pleasing on view. Some of the work, indeed, is very creditable.

The exhibition is divided into sec itons for landscape, genre, portral ture, till life and miscellaneous. Since the still tifo entries were so for the officials decided to put still and miscellaneous in one.

A charming study. "Morning" (con prising a Junks and hills in

a compan background with very effective fight and shade on the water's surŸ. Weng face) excented by P. A. Dragon in the prize for the best effort awarded of the entire exhibition. The photo

apher also figures with other lanit. reape studies as well as still life and portraits.

Low Foo, II. Lucer, Professor 1.4. Rile, Miss A. W. Targ, Miss K. W. Tang, Mr. Lewis L. Wong and Mr. T.

be

crowded-houKER -

at the

Gif

Meanwhile Yin Yu-keng, leader of the Eastern Hopel Autonomous OF and others ot him ganisation, nature continued to be active. Chinos magistrates in the counties near Tungehow are unable to carry out orders from the Chinese Govern- mant, owing to the activities of Yin Yu-keng and his supporters-Wah Kin Yat.Po.

Future of Yin Yu-keng

Pelping, Feb. 23.

rained at the important talk held here yesterday.

"Shipmates Forever", In the genro section in found "Is That Myself?" a study by C. S. Chu,

From the gorgeously-decorated showing a Chinese child looking with Park Casino in New York, to a curiosity at a picture of itself. The flame-filled enging room on a battle artist has caught the right expression ship at sea, in the range of scenes in that gives naturalness to the study.

Among the pictures exhibited by "Shipnistes Furever" the Cosmopoli

At yesterday's conversation be thrilling Mr. R. II. Kotowall, Coblic-stones, "n picture, a musical drama, now

tween Mr. Chen Chung-fu, and "Eucalyptus," "Sunlit Corner" (with Queen's Theatre, with Dick Powell Major-General Doihara, however, it the new Hongkong Bank in the back net Ruby Keeler in the stellar rolga, i understood that the questions of ground) and "The end of a Girl" Across the parade field at Annapolis, the abolition of the Eastern Ionet are commendable.

more than 1,000 midshipmen of the Autonomous Government under Vin The exhibition is open dally from 9Naval Academy march for the ple- Yu-keng, and the status of Yin Yu- n., to 6 pin, until Friday C.L.R.E. ture's benefit, with the gallant Dick keng after the abolition of the Tung- The exhibitors are as follows: at the head. On the deck of the chow Government, and the establish- Miss J. L. Bird, Messrs. S. F. Chan, Pacific flag-ship Pennsylvania, Gi ment of Manchukua Government K. M. Chu, S. A, Chu, Gen, là. Crouch. San Pedro, Calif, the officers and Offices at Tientsin and Peiping were P. A. Dragon. Norman C. Bu, 4.6.100 of the crew of the magnit the Godby, King, W. Khoo, Y. B. fighting craft line up, Lau, S. K. Lim, C. S. Long, M. K. Lo

Both parties are alleged to have production released by Warner Bros.,

absolutely authentic agreed in most of the important Powell sirgs, studies and sulka, he peinta. The stubborn attitude of dashes through fire and scalding Major-General Dolhars is reported Hames to save a comrade.

to have been modified vesterday, dances, Bhe goes through emotional

The question of co-operation be she despairn, she exulta. ксерек,

and tween the Chinese, Japanese, "Shipmates Forever" deals with the Manchukuo Authorities in suppress- Prize winners are as follows: life at the Naval Academy and the

ing Communist, in North China was Whole Exhibition.--(Agfa Chal.

enreers of Aubsequent

the young also discussed yesterday. and both Cup): "Moralng" (P. A. | men who become, after graduation, parties agreed to joint action on room

exnetly what the title states. It

as the approval of their respective "Morn shouldn't be called a musical even Governments by obtained-Wak Kin

though Powell does sing four songs. Yat Po. "Por-berause it is far more important than

New Ambassador tuul. It is a powerful drama, with

Tokyo, Feb. 23. music mad dancing logically, intro Mr. Hachiro Arita, newly appoint- duced. Dick, in the beginning, is aed Japanese Ambassador to China, radio singer, who, to carry out accompanied by his secretory and family tradition gives up his luern Madame Arita left bere for China tive career to enter Annapolis. Ruby yesterday morning. is the orphaned daughter of a Navy family, who to support herself in the of slicers to dance. So the singing academy town, teaches the children and the dancing fall quite naturally into place. Other

well known players, | besides the stars, who appear in "Shipmates Forever" are Lewis Slone, Rosa Alexandra, John Arledge, Dick Foras, Robert Light, Eddie Acuff, Mary Trees and Martha Merili. Frank Borzage directed the picture,

The President's section comprises stadies by Mr. R. II. Kotwall, for exhibition only..

lenge A. Godly has a series of véry Dragon). fine cathedral studies, his work "Steps Landscape (Agfa Cup): to Chapter House gnining premiering (P. A. Dragan). place among the still life entries.

Portraiture.(Agta Cup):

S. K. Lim's picture, "Fortune Tell-trait" (C, S. Lang),

Still Life (Kodak Cup): "Stepa to Chapter House" (A. C. Goulby).

" is a most watural study depicting Genre Kodak Cup): "Fortune Chinese woman, of the house amah Telling." (S. K. Lim). diana, seated next to an old man and listening intentively. It la Just a eamnton, pavement scene of everyday life here but Mr. Lim, by his artistry, has made attractive,

In the portrait section, the priza

has been awarded to C. S. Long for a pensing study, while the prizes for members only have been won by K. W. Khoo with The Sido Entrance" and 3. P. Chan with The Hay Makor. The Intter study na splendid material |and with better finish would have

Members' only: 1. (President'a Medal): "The Side Entrance" (K, W. Kio): 2. (Franklin Medal): "Hay Maker" (SF Chition:Judges.

Officers of the

Mrs. M. D. Pfister, Denis H. Hazell, and V. I. Treskin.

Sub-Committee.-C. Y. Yeap, D.A,, S. K. Lim, n.sc., Y. Hi. Lau, D.B., M., K. W. Khoo, M.B., B., Tye Soo-chong, and Soon Cheng-hoo.

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that

Interviewed prför to his departure Mr. Arita said that there will be the change of Japanese Ambassador change of Chinese policy as a result of

to China. He further stated both China and Japan should realize the advantage of the spirit of co- operation in view of the unsettled situation in East Asia.

"I hope

that there will be further improvement in the friendly relations between the two countries-China and Japan, added Mr. Arita--Wak Kin Yat.

Reuter adds: It in forecast that Mr. Arita will return to Tokyo and may report to the Foreign Office on the result of the fortheeming conversa- fons with Mr. Chang Chun, Nanking Foreign Minister and General Chiang Kal-shek.Reuter.

.

The circus han come to town! Leading the big parade are Wallace Beery

and Jackie Cooper, together again in the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer picture

of circus life, "O'Shaught ncssy's Hoy", showing to-day at the

Mongolian Muttiny King's Theatre. For their brilliant

Peiping, Feb. 23. performances in "The Champ" and

Telegrams from Chinese sources in Treasure Island", Wally and Jackie Kweihua state that 500 troops-belong- have been rewarded with theiring to Prince Teh Wang, and station- greatest. Sim. They scoro a new ed at Paillagmino mutinied because dramatic triumph,under the Big Top they have not received their pay. -Wally as "Windy", famous animal

They marched southward but were trainer, and Jackie, As his nor. turned back by the troops of General Directed by Richard Boleslawak. Fu Two-yi-Renter. whose atar is one of the fastest rising in Hollywood, with such recent hits to his credit as "Clive of India"

"it "Les Miserablen", is packed with thrills, laughs and tears. As "Windy", happy-go-lucky swaggering animal trainer, who faced a ferocious tiger and frantle elephant for the love of his son, "Stubby", Deery has one of the finest roles of his long and 1- lustrious scree

screen career. Jackie, Mr. Stamonyakov, has informed the his son, will be the enw of every Japanese Ambassailor here of the boy who has dreamed of travelling Suviet intention. He simultaneously with the circus. The co-stars are sur-

issued a warning that the Soviet Gov- ernment viewed the frequent border clashes with serious anxiety, and considered them a menace to penco in the Far East. Ife urged the desir other mixed Commission to settle all

for the appointment of an ability frontier disputes between Manchukuo and Outer Mongolia. The Japanese

J

rounded by a splendid cast, which includes Spanky McFarland, "Stubby when child: Leona Mari cle, as Corn, "Windy's wife: Sarah Haden, ne Martha, her spiteful sla- ter: Willard Robertson, as the circus boss; Ifenry Stephenson, as Valken burg; Clarence Muse, as Jeff the coloured roustabout, and Ben Hen- dricks, as Franz, circus ringmaster

"Big Broadcast of 1936"

Mixed Commission.

Moscow, Feb. 23, In view of Japanese objections the Soviet Government han decided not to insist on the inclusion of neutral members in the proposed mixed com- mission to determine the responsibility

for the frontier clash mentioned in

Foreign Commisaar,

recent t

Thu

Ambassador, it is understood, will transmit the Soviet suggestion to the Japanese Government.-Reuter.

REDS PROTEST

DEMONSTRATIONS OUTSIDE

CONSULATES.

Now York, Feb. 22, Eight hundred Commanlets de- monstrated before the German, Italian and Japanese Consulates here to-day as a protest against the alleged pre- Paration to attack the Soviet

However, the demonstrations were most orderly and the police did not interfero-United Press,

Lavishly mounted, 'madcap comedy, studded with the outstanding start recruited from every division of the amusement world, "The Big Broad- cant of 1930, which had its premiere at the Star Theatre yesterday, can be classed as entertainment of tho highest order in the comedy and musical fields. Not a dull momont is to be found in this sparkling, breezy, gala production which fairly exudes the highest talent from radio, stage and screen. For pure fun and light comedy no better trio of comedians could be teamedi together than Jack Dakle, Burns and Allen and Lydu Roberti. Qaklee infectious en thusiasm in his role alone is enough to guarantee for moments of hilarity. Coupled with the high Jinks of Ro

Horses" in which he appeared, with barti

And Barms and Allen, the Mary Ellis. The supporting cast in- perfect combination is achieved. Add cludes William Frawley, Mady to these fuh makers such ace high Christians, Inos Courtney, Eddie. morformers as: Bing Crosby Ethel Davin famous Broadway. Entertainer. Aferman, Bill Robinson, Mary Boland The three Change Your Mind" were "Fatal Fascina Charles Ruggles and Ray Noble and tion," and his band, and you have an unbeatable written by Lew Gensler, Harlan assortment of entertainers,

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