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MINOW

NAIR-CONDITIONED THEATRES

Suvine TV-DAY at 2.30, 5.10, 7.15 & 9.30 p.m.

DOUGLAS

FAIRBANKS Jr. ELISSA LANDI THE AMATEUR GENTLEMAN

GORDON HARKER

{ "DOUGLAS FAIKDANho Manes A MASHING AND ATTRAUTAVE FIGURE. ELISSA LANDI HAS NEVER POUTED AND SMILED MORE CHARMINGLY."—News-Chronicle.

in

SUNDAY

M.O.M. PICTURE

JOAN CRAWFORD ROBERT TAYLOR in "THE GORGEOUS HUSSY"

with LIONEL BARRYMORE - FRANCHOT TONE

MULEN

AIR CONDITIONED THEATRE

TO-DAY & TO-MORROW

ot 2.30, 5.15, 7.20 & 9.30 p.m. A RIOTOUS COMEDY ROMANCE WITH HILARIOUS SITUATIONS!

A Mad, Merry Scramble of Wives, Ex-Wives, Would-Be Wives and one defenseless husband-in a snowbound bungalow miles from the nearest jail!

SNOWED UNDER

GEORGE BRENT GENEVIEVE TODIN GLENDA FARRELL PATRICIA ELLIS FRANK MCHUGH » JOHN EIDREDGE

SUNDAY

NEW COMEDY-ROMANCE STARS GEORGE RAFT & DOLORES COSTELLO

"YOURS FOR THE ASKING”

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TAKE ANT TRAM on Happy Valley que "

ORIENTAL

PLEMING

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2DAY TO DAY • TO MORROWO

A GREAT COMEDY DETECTIVE STORY ! Her big brown eyes held a mystery are deteclives couldn't solve, she naw all, knew all and when die told all, the smoothest rocketeer found himself in the line-up!

BESIDES BEING FUNNY, IT'S THRILLING I

GRANT and BENNETT

She got confidential with a con-man and fell in love with a copl... She looked too pretty to be dangerous..... but love loosened her tongue and Park Avenuo's biggest racket got a shake up!

BIG BROWN EYES

WALTER PIDGEON LLOYD NOLAN

SUN. MON.

SYLVIA SIDNEY

SPENCER TRACY

"FURY"

• MATINEESI 20c..30e • EVENINGS: 20c.-30c,.50c.-70ci

THE

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1936.

COPPER'S PROSPECT BRIGHTER

MARKET LOOKS FOR HIGH PRICES DEMAND FOR ARMAMENTS

London, Oct. 10.

A further increase of five per cent. in copper production has not sur prised the metal markets, and experts hold that if the demand continues at the present rate, and there is no reason why it should not, "the in- be Easily creased output should lapped up

The biggest buying orders in the arket to-day were on recount of consumers, who are faced with the targest demand for copper for arma- inents purposes. The market feel- ing inclines unanimously to the view that higher prices are inevitable in the near future and that the com- modity is still very cheap at the present prive.

Sentiment was further bolstered up by the knowledge that stocks cun- tinue to decline, despite the increases in production. A moderately large bull account exists, which may make for occasional fluctuations but this will likely be outweighed by the persistent excellence of the sumers' demand-Reuter.

OLYMPIA MOTOR EXHIBITION

con-

FEATURES OF THE NEW MODELS

DEVALUED

CURRENCY

DANGERS

AMERICAN EXPERT 'BLAMES POLITICS POSTERITY WILL

JUDGE

Cleveland, Oct. 15. Mr. Leonard P. Ayres, noted political economist, predicted to-day that as a result of the devaluation policies of the Governments of the world, politicians would be held res- ponsible for the depression by posterity.

He said that with the devaluation of the French, Swiss and Dutch currencies, polities had generally

assumed command of economica.

He commended the Anglo-Ameri- can pact, however, at the same time souno asserting that "a return to currencies would have been better."

were

At present, said Mr. Ayres, the

Important countries most operating on defleits. "If that con- cannot be kep! tinties, currencies stabilised no matter how the secret arc manipulated."-United funds Press.

GOOD WORK FOR THE POOR

LOCAL SOCIETY'S

ACTIVITIES

work of St.

Evidence of the excellent being done by the Society Vincent de Paul amongst the poor of of race, the Colony, irrespective Internationality or creed, is contained in

the nonuni report, just issued,

London, Oct. 15. Closed cars predominate at the

the 30th Olympia, where national Motor Exhibition opened to- day with exhibits of 30 British and 24 foreign manufactures.

with t Cars are becoming tendency towards Increased power. Freak stream-lining is not seen, but the bodywork of most cars, is clear- sporc lined, with receptacles for wheels and luggage lockers incor- porated in the conchwork. Ventila- tion is better on nearly all models, and independent suspension of wheels is becoming mare common.

Another noticeable improvement is agnin which is car maintenance, much simpler. Centralised chas579 lubrication Is a feature on many of this year's cars, and built-in four- wheel Jacking systems are now com- mon-British Wireless.

PERU DENIES REVOLUTION

RUMOUR OF CLASH IN CAPITAL

Accompanying the report is an appeal to the generosity of the public On the occasion of the Al Fresco Fete being held on a vacant piece of land near the Rosary Church, Kowloon, on November 1st, and on "Our Poor Day" street sale of roses on December 1st.

The repart slows that during the alx months, January to June, this year, the Spelety contributed to the maintenance of 135 families, com- prising 210 persons, to whom assist- ance was given, while 733 visits were made to the poor in their homes and 78 visits in the Hospitals during the period under review. The disburse- ment for the whole of 1935 amount- ed, to $7,016.65. For the first six months of 1930 it was $4,204,50 ng against $3,719.60 for the same period In 1935.

The Society has also assisted the children of these poor people with shoes and cinthing. The expendi- ture under this head in 1935 was $220.00 while for six months ended Jun 1936 it amounted to 586.75.

Medical Ald.-Under this head, the expenditure in 1935 was $170.39 while for six months January/June It amounted to $107.55,

HOUSING ACCOMMODATION Besides paying rents to some of whose-special-clrcum-.

La Paz.. Oct. 15. The semi-official newspaper, Lathe cases Calle, said to-day that a popular re- bellion, "aided by come army corps.' was proceeding in Peru, following Sunday's presidential elections in which the leftist candidate, Senor Luis Antonia Equlguren was the aparent victor.

The paper added that violent night- log was occurring In Lima, the Peruvian capital-United Press.

Lima, Oct. 15. The Bolivian reports of a revolu- tion in Peru are entirely false. There has been no 'fighting in Lima.

The latest election returns indicate il victory for Senor Eguiguren.-- United Press.

IF

EPIDEMIC

FOLLOWS TYPHOON

QUEZON PROMISES

FULL RELIEF

442 DEAD IN

STORMS

Manila, Oct. 16,

It is officially announced that 442 persons lost their lives in the recent typhoon and the floods which follow-

ed it.

о

However, It is believed that as

And result of the floods cholers dysentery epidemics will take a heavy toll.

Pre- Senor Manuel Quezon, the sident, and high officials, have made an extensive tour of the devastated areas in North Luzon provinces.

In a speech in Cabanatuan. Senor Quezon promised unstinted

govern- mental relief" to the afflicted com- munities,United Press.

13 Killed In

Bombay Riots

TROOPS PATROLLING CITY STREETS

Bombay, Oct. 15. Climaxing at day of rloting in which thirteen were killed and 140 wounded, Hindus and Moslems fought a pitched battle in the centre of the city to-day.

The trouble commenced when Hindus started to bulld's temple in the Byculla district, which is densely populated with Moslems, who stoned workmen. Thereafter the fighting

throughout the city.

spread

Three police offleera and five con- stables were injured. One oflicer, surrounded by rioters, in the Bhendy Bazaar, was forced to fire in self- defence

Moslems attacked stray Hindus in many parts of the city and troops were patrolling the streets at the ch of the day-United Press.

TENSE SITUATION

Bombay, Oct. 15. Thirteen people have been killed and 140 injured in the Hindu- Moslem riots here.

The situation is becoming more tense-Reuter.

MORE TRAFFIC MISHAPS

SEVERAL CASES REPORTED

Several traffic accidents were re- ported yesterday.

A girl. Lee Yan, residing at No. 8 Iling Wan Street, was knocked down by car No. 538 In Queen's Road East yesterday, and admitted to the Government Civil Hospital in

"serious cur

"condition stances justify such expenditure, the

A

Mak Kwu, aged 19 A woman, Society also maintains a four-storled building nt No. 23 Kwong Ming years, attempted to alight from a tramcor in King's fond, and received Street, Wanchai, where a number serious injuries. She was admitted

whilst In of families are housed:

to hospital. Kowloon during the later part of the year two flats at Nam Pak Roud, 595, reported to

Tang Yuk-fan, driver of car No. the police that Kemians itu, hava barn

white driving in Nanchang Street. accommodate 1 number of Chinese wh families, It is the Society's inten-Shamshulpo, yesterday, he knocked dawn Fung Wal, aged 55 years, who tion to extend thla activity further day Later.

when more funds are available. attempted to run across the road, The man received head injuries and The expenditure under this head

was admitted to the Kuwloon Hos- during the whole of 1935 was $1,493

This is made pitaj. as naised $2501.15 possible by the reduction in the rent it then briten at Wand Innane) the Society as recorted in the fast annual report. For the six months Jazmine if amounted in gla

དཀ ས་ ་ Education of the Children of the Poor. This is a work to which the Society devotes much of its time and a'tention; 107 are receiving an Eng- Hish education at the expense of the Society at St. Joseph's College, La Salle

College, St. Mary's School, Maryknoll Convent School and St. Franels School, and 34 attending the Society's Vernular School, The Kni Lup School, Wanchal. The Council teen glad to report that Kai Lan his continued to maintain its excellent reputation and has been succesfully conducted to the entire antisfaction of the children's parents and of the Inspector of Vernacular Schools. An educational subsidy of $00 per ounr. ter is being reecived from the Gov- crnment and is gratefully acknow- ledged.

IRELAND LOYAL

TO AGREEMENT

NO ROOM FOR ANY FOREIGN AIRWAYS'

London, Oct. 15. The Irish Free State has refused permission to a German air company to establish experimental stations in for the Ireland in preparation Inauguration of a trans-Atlantic air passenger service.

It is understood that the reason for this refusal is that Ireland has agreed to join Canada, Newfoundland and Great Brituln in establishing a folnt company which will operate Atlantle service-Reuter Speclat.

CHIEF ROYAL ENGINEER

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London, Oct. 15. His Majesty the King has approved the creation of the office of Chief Royal Engineer of the Corps of Roynl Engineers and of the appointment thereto of General Sir Bindon Blood, Colonel Commandant Royal En ginners.

The creation of the office of Chief Rayal Engineer restores to the Royal Engineers the old military appoint- Chief originally mont

styled

which Engineer of the Kingdom existed from restoration down to ta abolition in 1808. The holder of the nopointment is head of the.Corps. British Wireless.

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Chung Iloi-pang, driver of taxicúb No. 11, reported that while driving in Prince Edward Road near Sha Po Road yesterday, he knocked down n boy, Li Kin. öged 10, who received injuries to his legs, and was admitted to the Kowloon Hospital.

ROBBERS RAID

ON HUT

WOMAN HIT WITH POLE

A robbery at an unnumbered hut In Blue Pool Rond at about 10 g.ML yesterday, in which two men, armed with bamboo poles, entered the hut and atole money and clothing to the total value of $16, has been reported, to the police by Wu Luk, 39, married

woman.

The woman states that she was asleep in the hut with her husband, three children and a Loki, and about 10 o'clock she was awakened by some persons breaking down the door, and saw two men enter the hut.

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'GORGEOUS HUSSY"

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COMMENCING SUNDAY

PAUL ROBESON & LESLIE BANKS in ONE OF THE TEN BEST BRITISH PICTURES OF 1935 !

"SANDERS OF THE RIVER"

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CHARLES FARRELL in "SUNNY SIDE UP"

CORRESPONDENCE

MEMORIAL FUND

The Hongkong A.D.C. LATEST LIST OF DONATIONS

To the Editor.

RECEIVED

The Hongkong and Shanghai Bank has received further donations to the King George V Memorial Fund, as

H. K. Telegraph.

Sir-May I by your courtesy re follows: mind n 100-forgetful public of the Previously acknowledged recurring dificulties experienced by J. P. Sherry

Chineso Civi the Hongkong A.D.C. In accominedat- Hongkong

Servants' Club ing all its friendly unirons win Lave

a preference for last night per-J. Barrow formancea.

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$94,381

100

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2,500

500

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Dr. L. D. Pringle ... More than a hundred applications Hongkong Telephone Co., Ltd. were received in excess of the seating Hongkong & Whampoa Dock capacity of the theatre on the lost Co., Ltd. night of "Lovers Leap," whereas the J. W. Buckwell earlier performances were not well Hongkong Electric Co., Ltd. 2,500

Besides providing education for! the children, the Society, Is also maintaining three destitute orphan ails at the tallay Convent n Road. The Society is very grateful made by for the reduced charges these schools.

Under the head of Education, the Society's expenditure during the six months ended June 1978 was One of them came up to her bed, and $1.704.30. Of this sum $210,25 was erited for a man named Man Poly the best night from the point of The She replied she did not know Min view of the interested playgoer, but for the holes and stallone**

attended.

The Arst night of a play is general-

540,147

total disbursement In 1835 was Po. The intruder then hit her five in any case early booking is necessary but we do hope that the disappoint-

bamboo 140.23, an increase of $294.60 over times on the hend with a

If disappointment is to be avoided. 1 ng experience of inst-minute efforts pole, and stole $9 from her. The two

'specially urge this now because 110, get reals for the last night will not 1994.

The Council hopes that the public men also stole some articles of cloth- have received an exceptionally large be repeated in our forthcoming pro- of Hongkong will respond sympathe-ing from the hut, and left after fifteen

number of applications for advance duction. minutes. Henlly to the appeol for donation so

bookings, that I cannot of course desi

For those who care to send their that the Society may not be obliged! The pollen are making enquiries with until booking opens for the requirements to me, I shall be glad to curtail its expenditure on this into the nifair.

pubile at the Anderson Music Co to obtain for them the best reserva. Ice House Street, on October 10. good work of educating the children

tions available on the date the book- of the noor under its care.

"mua. Meynail desires to thank the

We do not doubt that the publie ing ‘opens.

C. CHAMPKIN, will support us in the generous way

Hon. Sec., H. K. A. D. C. Hongkong Government most grate- the annual

it has always supported the A.D.C., grant of $100,

It is interesting to record that dur- In the 10 years 1820-1938 the total disbursement of the Society was $142,017.24.

CANADIAN MINISTER

Ottawa, Oct. 15. It is announced that Sir Herbert Marler is assuming the duties as Canadian Minister to Washington to- morrow-United Press.

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