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KING GEORGE V MEMORIAL

FOR HONGKONG

OFFICIAL SCHEME.

His Excellency the Governor has been informed from many quarters of a general desire that Hong Kong shou possess a worthy Memorial to His late Majesty. King George V,

In the United Kingdom the National Memorial, with royal approval, will take the form of Playing Fields throughout the country with suitable commemorative Members of the fighting Services In entrance gates. this Colony are subscribing to this Home memorial, and any civilians who desire to contribute are reminded that remittances should be addressed to "The King George National Memorial. Fund, The Mansion House, London, E.C.4."

At the present time of economic depression it is unlikely that sufficient money could be raised in this Colony for the purchase of large areas for playing fields. The Executive Council has therefore had under most careful consideration the preparation of a plan which, while identical in its main purpose and conception with the Home Scheme, will carry with it an assurance of immediate practical success and of popular acceptance. The scheme which has emerged is that Government should preserve for "public parks with children's play. grounds two open spaces, one in Victoria and the other in Kowloon. Both the proposed areas adjoin congested districts, and any possible doubts as to their potential recreative and hygienic value will be speedily dispelled by an evening visit to the existing Southorn Playing Ground at Wantsai.

The area selected for Victoria is the beautiful garden of the present Government Civil Hospital, which will no longer be required when the Queen Mary Hospital opens, next year. The Maternity Block and Medical Officer's quarters can be demolished and there will then be room for three playgrounds and lif funds permit) for a paddling pool, without encroachment on the fine lawn that already exists. The many lovely trees, which luckily escaped mutilation by the recent, typhoon, would of course be preserved in any future layout.

In Kowloon there is a sufficiently large unalienated space at the Northern end of Canton Road just before It joins Jordan Road. It contains at present some rocky hummocks but, given funds, these can be easily levelled off or converted into terrace gardens. More would have to be done here than at the Civil Hospital, but there is no reason why an equally useful and pleasant result should not emerge. If, however, this area can be exchanged for one even more suitable the Government will consider such an exchange.

The Government's contribution to the scheme. will be the preservation of these areas as open spaces, their preparation and equipment depending upon public subscription: The erection of commemorative arches or gates, as under the Home Scheme, would doubtless meet with general approval but (although tentative sketch-plans are being got out) the local, Scheme is not yet not to any sat design. All subscriptions will be handed over to the Urban Council, and with them will lie the 'responsibility of getting the fullest value for money in the lay-out, equipment and beautification of both arcas.

It is considered that future maintenance would be a fair charge on urban revenues and voluntary subscriptions will therefore be utilised entirely on initial development.

The Governor earnestly invites subscriptions to this Scheme, which should be paid into the Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank, the Chinese Chamber of Commerce or the Tung Wah Hospital. His Excellency is most grateful to these institutions for this service of collection.. Cheques should be made payable to "King George V Memorial Fund and crossed. In launching this appeal the Governor hopes that the Scheme will commend itself as strongly to the general public as it does to his colleagues on the Executive Council and Finance Com- mittee and to himself, and that it will meet with a truly generous response. The receipt of donations will be acknowledged in the newspapers, by kind permission of the Editors.

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September 30th, 1936.

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WELCOME HOME BY PARISHIONERS OF ST. TERESA'S - Over 100 Catholics gathered at the

The Indian Star, a small schoon-Athens. A new First National comedy, Parochial Hall of St. Teresa's Church, er built by the Kowloon Docks for Milan

Kowloon, yesterday, "Brides are Like That" which pro-home-comlag reception to the Rev. Islands, will leave Hongkong

to attent

Among the south Paciile Copenhagen mises to be one of the most hurious Fr. A. Granell of the Socicly

Stoeltholm. fun, makers of the season is being Foren Missions of Milan who re-

of Friday morning on the first leg of New York Shanghal.. shown at the Queen's Theatre to-day, turned from a holiday abroad,,

her long voynge to Rabaul.

Amsterdam Based on the stage hit "Applesauce"

The hearty welcome given him at

Captain of the, B1-foot ship will

Vienna. by Burry

the Conners, picture has

his entrance to the Hall was by no be Lieut-Commander Roy Kendall,

Prague. all the ingredients, not only of

Madrid. riotous comedy, but an exceptional es unmerited us Fr. Granell is .N.t., who recently came to Hong-

Lisbon... to take de romance. The picture centres about beloved by all Catholics in Kowloon kong from Australia

livery of the Induna Star and take

Hongkong! activities of a happy-go-lucky the

Father

Yesterday the Bombay Granel left Hongkonger to Australia. ne'er-do-well who knows every do during March of last year on sielt ship went for a trial run in the

Montreut in town by its feat name and has leave. He went to his home in Italy, ment, while tests have already been

harbour to test her, electrical equip

Brussels. atch a tremendous ft for flattery but returned before the end of the carried out for her engine and her Belgrade

Yokohama. thot no one can help Hiking him.

youth year. Unfortunately he had to unsailing qualities.

Monte Video. After leaving: college the

youth dergo a further operation, and upon

Blo.... wealthy apple his recovery he went to New York sponges on his unele, grower, because he and hard work to visit a member of his family. just can't agree. The, uncle's ex-

Father Granelli who was the Parish asperation reacties a climax when his Priest of St. Teresa's Church is well nephew buy an engagement ring known in Italy, his family being for his sweetheart

find

it to charges personol friends of 11 Duce, and I oung flatterer reciton was through his efforts that the sum him. But the

without his sweetheart and her of $10,000 was donated by Mussolini ed parents. They were pressing her to

to the Church at the time of its marry a more responsible rival, and founding. when she finds he had purebased un engagement ring without even pro-

benefit of restored prosperity, as is

London, Oct. 21. posing she is Fp plqued she

Shipping is beginning to feel the obeys her parents. The way In wirich the youth circumvents his rival, wins

shown by an announcement that the Fival, wine On his arrival in Rome Inst year the admiration of his sweetheart's he received very high commendation

P.&O. Company to-day sent a mes ¡too. parents and his uncle, brings about from his Holiness Pope Leo XIII.

sage to the Commanders of all P. &i The litle schooner has a pleasant, and British India ships to the effect powder or tablets. Never sold loose. one of the most hilarious climaxes for his literary contributions in an

appearance. The crew are accom- imaginable. Ross Alexander

that the Board has decided to abolish} If any difficulty in obtaining write And xhibition

Roman

modated forward, and in the bowa Catholle Anita Louise play the featured roles journalistic work.

of the ship are two cupboards built

the remaining salary and ware cuts to:-Banker & Co. Ltd. P. O. Box As the young Juvers, with Richard

as from October British Wireless 538, Hong Kong. He is the youngest of n'family of

on deck to serve a galley and Purcell the third angle of the trian-14, and is not the only one who be-

storerooms. The main part of the gulor affair. Joseph Cawthorn has cama a priest, as must of his bra-vessel is occupied with the two very the part of the uncle with Gene and thers hold high position in aversen signed

spacious holds which have been de- Kathleen Lockhart in the roles of churches.

The carriage of copra, the parents of Miss Louise. Willkom

while almost midships is the Rus- McCann Mireeted.

tou Lister three cylinder Diesel en- gine of 90 B.H.P. which runs at 600 "13 Hours By Air“

At yesterday's reception, Dr. A. de Fit.P.BE Towards the stem of the Suusa said:

shi is the bridge and below it the "Thirteen Hours By Air," a drummas Rev. Fathers, Ladles and Gentle- } offfcers' quarters, the story of rotnance Atl Intrigue men.

When was asked to give an aboard a speeding transport plane, address of welcome to Fr. Granelli, which is showing at the Star Theatre. my first impulse was not to accept Fred MacMurray and Joan Bennett

the honour

our because, being by nature play the leading roles in the film and profession a man of action rather play them for all they are worth.

thethan of words. I could not bring forth The two lends

leads are suppor ed by a that fluency which it is customary to bit and extremely capable cost, in display on such occasions. For Fluting Zasu Pitts. John Howard, tunately in the case of Fr. Tranelli Bernie Bartlett, Grace Bradley, Alan there is no necessity to have recourse Baxter, Brian Donlevy. Ruth Don-to flowery language to cover de- nelly and Fred Keating. Mitchell feiencies; in fact, the material is Leisen, who made "Hands, Across the abundant and the only difficulty is to Table." directed the new film, and as condense in few words what DAU you might suspect, his latest effort would like to say. has all the speed and smoothness of

Father Granell! When 18 months the former.

Thirteen Hours By ago you left us under medieni advice, Air is it

a dramatic chronicle of the

to recoup your health broken down adventures that befull half-a-dozen by excessive work

in the mission passengers and the crew of a trans-old, n victim of devotion to duty, port plane as it zooma across the our soruw was deep. I was, how having set out from this port country from New York to San ever, partly compensated by The thought that you woukl soon come

back amongst [11]

of renewed vigater. Ve welcom? you to-day

Francisco.

"Sutter's Gold"

3

Dr. H. de Sousa

"Mill

The dimensions of the Induna Star nro: 75 feet long, 8 feet overall, 20 feet beam and 7 feet 10 inches depth.

Commander Kendall expects to reach Rabaul within three weeks of his setting out. He will mail direct from Kowloon docks early on Fri- day morning. Stores and provisions have alrendy been taken abord and the sails will he fitted to-day in preparation for the long trip.

Aboard the schooner a Zenith all- wave wireless set has been instal- led, with which the Captain can touch with Hongkong. keep In Manila and Chinese or Australian stations, in order to ascertain the weather he is likely to meet once

California's gold rush of 1840, pre-heartily, and are glad to find you A.D.C.'S NEXT PLAY sentert in all its frenzied grasping restored to health and strength. We greed, is one of the key situations in rely missed your familiar figure GOOD SUPPORT "Sutter's Gold", the Universal drama Jurin our absence, your captivating which has been booked for showing and benevolent smalle, your paternal ALREADY INDICATED at the Oriental Theatre on Thursday, advice, your savoir faire, and especial.

Booking for the Amateur Dramatle Friday and Saturday. Edward Arn- the sonorous voice that resounded

corner of our is starred in the role of John in every

beautiful Club's fortheointeg production of Sutter, ploncer

delivered colonizer of Cali-church when you

those mlyn Williams famous play "Night Cornia. The discovery of gold on his short, impressive, and cicquent Must Fall." opened with a flourish "empire" brings a motley horde of

on Monday last and the number of seats already ld augur well for

blic support for the latest enter

gold

seekers from all parts of the country. The yellow furing metal

finally causes Sutter to lose his do-

sermons.

Father Maestrini's Work

During your absence the onerous. With this play the A. D. C. and all his wealth, James duties fell on the shoulders of Fr. there is every reason to believe that opens its ainety-third seasoni, and Cruze directed the film. The enor- Maestrini, who, rising to the occasion. "Night Must Fall" will take its place mous cast appearing in support of carried far and wide the spark of in the long line of successes produced Amold includes Lee Tracy, Binnie, enthusiasm kindled by you. Besides Barnes, Katharine Alexander, Addison his arduous duties of pastor of souls, the Club since its foundation in

1044. chards, Montagu Lave, John Mil he found thne to introduce in our jun. Harry Covey, Mitchell Lewis and parish conferences of St. Vincent de

terally thousands of others.

"Counlerfelt"

The

Paul, the 3rd order of St. Francis. E. G. Smith-Wright, now-fan- 13 established with Hongkong play- de Assissi with the establishment of Street Sleepers Shelter, St. Francis' and under his able guidance

10 goers, is in charge of the production Since counterfeiting has assumed Night Sch

'School for the Poor, St. carefully selected cast in shaping well. the proportions of a rational men-Anthony's bread, Chinese Catholic Most of the ace, the velled activities, of the De-Young Ladies Association, 11th Troop Hongkong footlights, and

players are new to the foremust

C partment of Justice agents of the af Boy Scouts, Active Unit Service, among these is Nigel Waymouth who U. S. Treasury have come spectacu- the Parochial Hall and the Public

comes with brilliant record from arly to the fore. Their operations Reading Library. in law enforcement have now been These are a low of the manifesta-he Malta A. D. C. Ruby Mathieson too well known in musical circles vividly dramatized in a Columbia tions of his intense activity and out- to need introduction, but it i

"Counterfeit" standing powers of organisation.. I stood this will be her first appearance production entitled

is under- which is being shown at the Alham- often wondered how a frame So here

mun,

ind tender our thanka

THE

HONGKONG AMUSEMENT PARK

ANNOUNCES

FANCY SKATING CONTEST OPEN TO ALL-PRIZES GIVEN

SATURDAY NIGHT

OCTOBER 24TH

CONTEST STARTS AT

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HONG KONG AMUSEMENT PARK IN WANGHAI

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bra Theatre lo-day. Featured in the delicate could develop 0 much cox the dramatic work. In Winnie

the A.D.C. have an imposing cast are Chester Morris, enthusiasm and energy. I, therefore,

nctress of very considerable experience iri and take his opportunity of publicly amateur work in England, while Beth Margot Grahame, Lloyd Nolan and tak Marian Marsh. Briefly, the story re-

lestifying to dar deep appreciation, Smith-Wright has earned a high t lutes the adventures

plice of T

to in the Shanghai Dramatic Club. San Chester Morris, who gains entry into Maestrin for all he did for us. Pringle makes her debut in this pre- he counterfeiting ring headed by know Fr. Maestrini's modesty will be duction, and Pay Grossman returns Nolan and his sweetheart. Margot chocked by the very mention of his to the local stage after an absence Grahame, posing as ruthless killer. Pious works,

but we all get our all too long from the point of view is assignment is complicated when in his ease they are very well de-mainder of the male side of the cast Chocks when we least expect them. of Hongkong play-goers, The re- he falls in love with Miss Marsh, served, at any rate. We Margot's sprech sister. who has

comprises Jerry Marsh, J., Roberts innocently involved their fuliness of our appreciation of his and G. Gilmour, wiso

are shaping activities.

The production is based invaluable ministry for our beneft.

well in minor roles. on a story by William Renkin and his our very modest expression of Fr. Granell will forgive us for Bruce Manning which Erle Kenton sympathy, but win! is lacking

An effective setting for the play WE CATER TO YOUR ENTIRE SATISFACTION directed. Others In the cast

in has been executed by Mr. W, A. Claude Gillingwater, George McKay, by our cordial and affectionate wel-be in the experienced hands of Mr. outward display is profusely supplied Cornell, and stage direction will again Gere.Morgan and Mare Lawrence.

E. Grossman.

been

"Wamen Are Trouble"

are

come.

speak

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"We would take this opportunity of expressing our gratitude to you for all you did

Looking back these past months, Poul Kelly, virile actor of hard. We can recall our deep anxiety China Flect Club. Theatre at 5.15

for Performances will be given at The Read the following extract from a letter received: boiled roles, is unique in Hollywood your health and how our

fervent as the only mature male, actor

prayers went up to the Almighty for p.m, sharp, on the nights of Novem- have successfully bridged the gap distance we have followed with the booked at the Anderson Musle Co.

your speedy recovery. From this ber 4, 5, 6 and 7, and seals may be from child stardom. Kelly appears currently in "Women Are Trouble" keenest Interest and concern the

to

and

at the King's Theatre. Until 1933 progress of your recovery. Kelly alternated between stage and

We feel grateful that we can now hard work of a Parish Priest was in screen, registering in such hits as satisfaction that you are once more who had done so

offer our thanks with the liveliest the capable hands of Fr. Muestrini "Lift", "The Pure Hart" and. "Then our midst, and we ardently hope Church during his absence. He then much for the Great Magoo on Broadway; and that there will be no more relapses went on to say that he was taking "Star of Midnighi," "Public Hero No. 1" and "The President Vanishes" in your health, but that you will up his residence at the La Salle in Hollywood. In his intest film he continue to spread the blessing of College as he was going to be the appears with Stuart Erwin

your ministry and the charm of your Chaplain of the School for a time, Florence Rice.

utstanding personality which endear but that his parishioners had nothing you to anyone who comes in contact to fear for he would always be at with you. We pray, in conclusion, their disposal if they needed him. The Warner Bros. production, that you may henceforth "Boulder Dam," which colourfully best of health and vigour. These are For enjoy the

Concluding, ho thanked Fr. Exploits the exciting incidents con- We sincerest wishes and the expres- Maestrini for all, the care and nected with the construction of the son of heartfelt esteem, love and devotion he had given to the Church mighty power project, comes to the consideration from your parishioners, and also to those who had given Majestic Theatre to-day, with Ross on whose behalf it is my privilege to valuable help to-Fr. Maestrini in the Alexander, Patricia Ellis and Lyle be able to address this gathering. offairs of the Parish,

"Boulder Dam"

Talbot in the leading roles. Alexan-

College Chapisła

in enabling us to make our 1935 Ball one that none of those who attended may forget. We take pride in the conviction that it was, with- out question, one of the most successful functions of its kind that has 'eyer taken place in the Colony.

You will no doubt be pleased to hear that a large number of our guests approach us every day-all loud in their praise of the splendid appearance of your ballroom for the occasion, the excellence of the refreshments, the speed and efficiency of your service, and all the other features that contributed to such an enjoyable evening."

(For arrangements apply to Manager Chan Wal Chuen)

der and Miss Ellis have the roman-.

After refreshments had been tic roles, with Talbot portraying the Father Granelli in reply thanked taken

served, a group photograph WOR

(The original may be seen at our office) "heavy role" of rival for the love of Dr. Sousa for what he had sald and the pretty dance hall singer, played expressed his happiness is being once by Miss Ellis. The picture is cram- more among the people he loved. He B. de Sousa and Mrs. Sousa, "Dr.

Among those present were: Dr. WE HAVE RECEIVED MANY OTHER TESTIMONIALS LIKE THIS. med with dynamic drama, daredevil told the gathering that there was Castro Basto, Dr. J. P. Fehily, Mr. action, herole deeds and thrilling iniisippointment for them as contrary Leo D'Almada e Castro, Chev, H. cidents in addition to its romance, to their expectations and to his sorrow Dixon, Chev. J. M. Alves, the Rev. Others in the cast include Eddie he was not in resume his work as Fr. Maestrini (Rector of St. Teresa'r Acuff, Henry O'Neill, Egon Brecher, the Parish priest of St. Teresa's, nx Church), the Rev. Olando, the Rev Eleanor Wesselhoeft, Joseph Crehat, according to doctor's orders he had Riberaton. Olin Howland, William Pawley. Ron- to do no strenuous work. He added Gallagher, R., and the Rev. Fr. T.

the Rev. Fr. R. W nie Cosby and George Breakston. that he was not worrying because the A. Ryan, s..

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