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an Extraordinary General Buildings, Austin load, Kowloon, Assisted by Mrs. E. 0. Drake that Hot and cold water. Garage optional (Soprano). Miss Prue Lewis Meating of the Company will be

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Gordon, Henry Travers, Dorothy Paterson, and larchi and others are in the cast. Dramatic highlights in- eludo the piano accident; hiding of the fugitivo car in a truckload of hay: the ruse by which the couple, handcuffed together, escape in che auto camp; the pursuit of the crooke who seize the child; haire-breadth ndventures at the Mexican border;

dog, and the hilarious climax in Tis,

Jusna,

"Alibi ike"

Joo E, Brown's latest Warner Bros.

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Notice la hereby given that the Meating will be held at the Com-

of opportunity to learn the ins and picture, "Alibi Ike," coming shortly pany's Offices, P. & O. Building, outs of gambling daring the filming to the Queen's Theatre is heralded s on Wednesday, 11th March, 1936, of his latest picture. "The Man Who the most hilarious film in which the at 11 am. for the purpose of roko the Bank at Monte Carlo", 20th

famous star has yet appeared. The Fox's romantic comedy story was written by the late Ring presenting the Report of the Century

Friday to the King's and Lardner, who probably knew baseball Directors-together with-a-State-comingin Theatres. This picture players better than any other author. ment of Accounts to 31st Detem-lus served to show me that vizards at it's a pennant winning comedy of ber, 1935, and electing Directors mathematics have figured the odds baseball and blondes, Alibi Ike" is crack pit down

to the tenth decimal point",

a big league ball-player, a And Auditors.

Colman says.

"And action of the

cher and batter whose average, con- player is usually against him and trary to most twirlers, runs around you can see just about how much of the 400 mark. He never makes a a chance the amateur gambler has.

allbing. Even when he falls des- Those in the business know that play on the field or off it without eventually the 'house' must win. The perately in love with the sister of porcentago and the methods of the the enplain's wife, he alibis about it. player are entity, there is

In their favour. She happens to hear him making ex-

player Sometimes,

for giving her an engagement who la just as emotionally cold as ring, and turns him down cold,

causes a series of events as thrilling they are. He plays only for a small cat

A sequence profit and quits when he is ahead.

as they are ludicrous, He never permits his losses to be showing Ike kidnapped by a group of

Ho too great. is the only gamblers, from whom he escapes in player that has any chance of coming time to win the final game in his out ahead of the game. The emo pyjamas, is just one of the exciting tional player, on the other hand, and funny incidents in the film. doesn't stand the ghost of a chance. There is more romance than usual in

ho gets steamed

Joo E. Brown comedy, his love up and throws good

is most unusual. Joe, of course, has (I) That it is desirable to winds. He retrenches when he should

Olivia de Haviland, the title role. capitalize the sum of $1,500,000, plunge, and plunges when he should

draw down. He must, in the end, has the feminine lead. being part of the undivided pro-beat himself. In other words, if you Fruviey has the role of the baseball

in your veins and

sister of Joo's sweetheart. fits of the Company standing to have ice water YORK STOCK

Karna is one of the chief ribbers who the credit of the Reserve, Fund, your nerves are the products of the

January, and Reta Joe in Dutch with his girl. EXCHANGE

chahco to win. Otherwise the poor- Others In the cast include Eddie and accordingly that a bonus of U. S. Steel Corporation, you stand $1,500,000 be declared and that house beckons to you". "The Man

Haiphong Fan Shubert, Paul Harvey, Joseph Fing. such bonus be applied on behalf Who Broke the Bank at Monte Carlo" Joseph Crehan and Adrain Rosley of the parsons who on the 29th is the story af Russian Prince, im- besides day of February, 1936, are the poverished by the revolution, whe registered holders of the 450,000 risks his earning as a taxi driver and runs a pittance into a fortune at

Life in the lumber country of In- has been glamorously trans- gambling diana issued shares of the Company in Monte Carlo. Then ho falls in love

lated to the screen with all his out- door freshness and beauty in a ple payment in full for 150,000 shares with the girl hired by the of the Company of $10 each and syndicate to lure him back to the that such 160,000 shares credited tables for another session.

Bonnett enacts the role of the girl turlantion of Gene Stratton-Porter's novel "Freckles" showing famous as fully paid be accordingly Celman love. She leads him a mer- allotted to such persons respec- ry chase through the gay capitals of today at the King's Theatre. The tively in the proportion of one of Europe until she falls in love with book which sold approximately two such shares for every three of the her intended victim. Others pro- million copies, the largest book sale the talking "The is brought to life on Clive and Montague Love. sald 150,000 shares then held by minently cast are Nigel Bruce, Colin in the annals of American literature, such persons respectively and Man Who Broke the Bank at Monte screen by RKO Radio, producers of classics auch as "Little Wo that such shares shall rank for Carlo" was produced under the "men", "Laddio", and "Anne of Green

F. of supervision sonal dividend as from the 1st day of Zanuck. Stephen Roberts was

the little the Gables" Tom Brown plays director. January, 1936.

Nathan Rond 30' x 150'. Apply can bo obtained at the Andarson | passing the following resolutions, ] if he starts to win dgment to the affair winding up in a climax that

Tung Tack Co., 1

Central. Tel. 26340.

NEW

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MARKET IRREGULAR

YESTERDAY

New York, March 1

Music Co.

Whole proceeds in aid of the HONGKONG SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF CHILDREN. MEN: OVERWORKED GLANDS

MAY LET YOU DOWN

IN A CRISIS:' Swan, Culbertson & Fritz, Duw Nine men out of ten past middle Jones Summary of yesterday's market: age are affected with Loss of The market to-day easily absorbed the Vitality, Mental Fag. Restless

prices

Iness, and Glandular Weakness. wave of heavy profit-taking and

the closed irregularly higher momentum of the corporate tax pro-Medical Science has come

ON

posal. Chrysler and General Motor their rescue shares reached new high levels since

1029, whilst moter issuer, generally,

were upward. Farm equipment

rallied

stocka

sharply. United States Steel,

rail, utility, mercantile, oll and dis- tilling securities all advanced. Stocks

on the Curb Exchange were irregular-

inmus

on 3/3

with

POLISEX

to

namely:-

(2) That If, on such distribu- as aforesaid, any person and would be entitled to a fraction of

Joan

s

players.

William Roscoo

Japan

Shanghai and Swatow Australia and Manila Europe via Bucz (Letters and Papers) Lordon, 6th February and London Parcels-London, Australia and Manila

Japan and Shanghai Baigon a score of expert baseball

"Freckles"

role of "Freckles", an appealing

story of an orphan boy whose gentle character and steel-edged courage gain him the love of a girl, the nd- miration of a

ly higher, led by Aluminum Company Tired men and women should about POLISEX the In the know and Pan-Airway market for bonds, Government issues | REJUVENATOR that positively tion

wasted tissues rebuilds were strong, whilst industrial' bands were irregularly higher.

Swan Culbertson & Fritz Wall perfect functioning. Street Journal comment market: "President Itoosevelt's tax Thinking wears a man out more higher dividends, but it would retard think about your worries, men programme might cause immediate than football or tennis, don't the heavy good industries. Airplane know about POLISEX. companies expect substantial Govern. ment orders. The heavy demand for Getting five years younger with new bond and note out taking a rest... Impossible the Treasury's new isses indicates that easy money con you think, defintely possible we ditions are likely to prevail for some time. Steel bulk are predicting that know, our POLISEX Literature mill operations will reach 65 per cent, will tell you how and why.

stimulates ductless glands into a thare, the Directors shall, in director widely known for his pro- friendship of the tower and the!

uf capacity within the next two It is free, upon request without months. Wall Street in predicting

obligation whatsoever. lower fertilizer prices. It is gossiped any that tho Radio

lieu of issuing fractional certi- ficates, cause the whole share to to be named by the Directora and be allotted to a person or persons such share aball at such time as the Directors think it, be sold and the nett proceeds distributed amongst the persona entitled to such fractions making up the

share.

"By Order of the

Board of Directors,

Corporation may Telephone 32193, call or write GIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO., LTD. absorb the postal telegraph."

S. C. & F. New Yoric office cables: Stocker Securities to-day wore well absorbed on moderate realizing and the market closed firm. The Republie Steel Corporation in 1935 earned $4,458,000, against a loss of $3,450,000 the previous year. The American

PHARMACEUTICALS (FAR EAST), LTD. 306 Gloucester Building.

Metal Company in 1935 earned 33 proved. Demand eight outside cents per share, ngainst a loss of Trade channels. $232,486 the previous year.

ftubber: Prices advanced on general Colton: The Producers Pool to apparently awaiting the outcome of day announced that it will sell "spot" the Goodyear strike situation, which cotton on the basis of the present remains unchanged. price of futurea. The passage of the Farm Bill fails to stimulate the off- take, which is poor. The Journal of Commence estimates the prospective acreage at 32,115,000 acres compared with the official estimate of 27,872,000 neris last year.

REUTER QUOTATIONS

Dow Jones Averager:

30 Industrials

20 Ball....

Wheat: The deliverable stocks of 20 Utilities wheat in Chicago have been reduced, 40 Bonds

156.19 156.70

March 3. March 4.

49.57

49.50

32:81

33.07

102,84 1,00

66.70

whilst Canadian exports have Im-11 Commodity Index 68.84

Daily Sales Steadily Increasing

With the steadily increasing sales of "The Hongkong Telograph" and the "South China Morning Post," the advertiser receivai evan greater value for his advertising allocation. The fact that those popular nows- papers carry, the bulk of focal advertising indicates that discern- ing advertisers are not slow in. appreciating the significance of CERTIFICATES

OF

CIRCULATION prepared by Chartered "Accountants.

Watch for the next cortifiad: Sales Reports.

Agents. Hongkong, 19th February, 1936.

HONG KONG HORTICULTURAL

SOCIETY.

of

ANNUAL SHOW TIE FLOWERS and VEGETABLES will be held at the VOLUNTEER HEADQUARTERS on THURSDAY, the 5th MARCH, from 3 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. and on FRIDAY, the 6th MARCH, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Admission: lat. day, $1.00; 2nd day, 50 cents,

то

J. T. BAGRAM,

Hon. Secretary

the well-groomed

man,

no detail is too

small to escape his notice. And that's why he insists

on Kiwi for his shoes.

Kiwi enhances shoe' leather, giving it a lustrous polish that lasts all day.

KIWI

The Quality Shoe Polish.

R. Lexley & Co. (China) Utd.

whom he

"Millions In the Air" William Tummel, veteran assistant phecies concerning new-comers to the aids in the capture of a band of lumber bandits, Carol Stone, daugh- Eleanors Whitney, 18-year-old dancer films, has a new enthusiasm. She is

Stone, makes her debut in "Freckles" Robinson and featured in Para- as Brown's romantic lead, and Vit- discovered and develop enter of tho noted stage star, Fred mount's "Millions in the Air" open-ginia Weidler clever little mite who ing to-day at the Queen's Theatre, recently, scored as Little Sister in

who were later to one of the most picturesque teats for players Tummel has supervised Innumerable "Laddle", has a characteristic role, become top-ranking stars. He won of the Mother Lode-country of Call- "Cavalcade award for his work in 1 formia was used as a background for

and is an author, editor, "Freckles". "Never director and title-writer.

forests the

declares Tummel, in all my 20 years In pictures, have I seen a youngster with as much promise as Eleanore Whitney. She can dance, certainly, but that's only a part of it. Eleanore, first, of all, is a born actress. She has what we call camera intuition, an asset found in about one out of every

5,000 girls we test. She is young and pretty, possesses a perfect camera faco, to improve and has the eagerness

young which is a prime necessity in sterk who would go places in pic- tures." Tummel believes also, that Hollywood has never been more on

"Millions In the alert for youthful talent, especial- dance as well as act ly for youngsters who can sing and the Air," has Wendy Barrio and John Howard in the leading roles, with Wille Howard as featured comedian. A radio amateur hour furnishes back. ground for the story and Mias Whitney will be seen dancing as one of the competitors before the micro- phone.

tho

and

******

"I Live My Life" Starring Joan Crawford directed by W. 8. Van Dyko-this combination is enough to make any picturo a success. In the case of "I

the Live My Life,"

new Metro- Goldwyn-Mayer production at the Star Theatre,

combination coupled with a powerful story, is mado an outstanding production. Different from any of the glamorous star's previous pictures, it casts her as a spoiled debutanto whose love for n penniless archaeologist redeems her. As the achacologist, Brian Aherne brings his finest performance to the screen, making the character charming and humorous digger of statues. Joan Crawford has never, more glamorous nor beent appeared more beautifully photographed. Her delineation of the gay, careless, heart-free character is the work of fine actress. Equally stimulating le the supporting cast. Frank Morgan is up to his old humorous tricks as the bumbling, soft-hearted father. Alino McMahon brings dignity to her role of a woman sadly in love. Fred Keating is excellent as the handsome "clothes horse." Eric Blore and Arthur

two butlers Treacher are you'll never forget. Nor will you forget Jessie Ralph as the irascible old grandmothers,

"Tarsail"

Drama moves on wheels in a ting comedy romance with thills and grly- ping drama in "Pursuit", Metro- Goldwyn-Mayer's fast-moving story of adventure on the highways and byways coming to the Oriental Theatre It deals on Friday and Saturday. with the adventures of a young cou- ple trying to smuggle a child, object

sectiona

Rushing streams, ginnt and baautiful scenery are seen throughout the picture.

Three cases of Diphtheria, two cases of Typhoid and one case of Meningitis to the local Health were reported authorities on Tuesday.

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