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MONDAY,
MAY
1937. 3,
THE CORONATION
SPECIAL SERVICES AT CATHEDRAL
Special services are to be held at St. John's Cathedral in connection with the Coronation of their Majestics, King George VI and Queen Elizabeth.
CINEMA NOTES
The repeated portrayal of a single character during the last few years has had a definite effect on the life of Warner Oland; who again plays Charlie Chan. the Chinese detective: created by the late Earl Derr Biggers, his greatest case, "Charlie Chan serat the Opera," which is showing at
the Queen's Theatre 'to-day,
Boris Kartof is co-starred with Oland in this new Chan mystery, which is being halfed at the most exciting and norve-jongling in the thrilling series. The east includes Keye Luke, Choc lotte Henry, Thomas Becks and Mur- garet Irving. II. Bruce Humberstone
producer,
On Sunday next, May 9, the Day of the Dedication of the People, a ser vice will be held at 11 a.m. st. which lch "it will be possible for all the people to accompending
the King and Queen in spirit by
the same path
nant the Coronation service of dedication and
Communion. The Collect, Epistle, and Gospel will be those of the Coronation; while the hymns and
FIRST OF MAY.
CELEBRATIONS. ALL OVER GLOBE
London, May 1 The world-wide celebrations for May Day have been the quietest for many years.
In London a four-niile procession was marked by the addition of a section from the striking busmen, but in France the celebrations brought all work to a standstill.with- out incident.
May Day in a new idea for New York, but 150,000 held a procession which passed quietly.
The usual mammoth review mark- ed the scenes in Moscow, where a two-hour military parade Indicated
SHOWS DAILY
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NEXT
PARE ANY TRAM DEMANDE VELIVER
ORIENTALE
WEDNESDAY. THURSDAY
YOU WILL SEE
THE GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH ! A WONDERFUL PICTURE WITH A NEW STAR THAT THRILLED THE NATION !
They SAY Nothing
They SEE Nothing They HEAR Nothing
the film, with John Stone the progress of the army's nechani- BUT THEY KNOW EVERYTHING !!
the Archbishops for use on the SUB-a assarden, of Allah"
day morning before the Coronation. The sermon will follow the Gospel, and will lead Immediately into the Act of Dedicntion."
be
The Act of Dedleation will followed by continuation of the order of Holy Communion, following the same cource as at the Coronation itself, when, having received their crowns and other regalia and having taken their vows, the King and Queen receive Holy Communion.
At 0.30 p.m. the same day "a Form of Prayer and Dedication" will be
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sation, while 000 planes carried out evolutions overhead-Reuter, Bulle tin.
United Press adds that the Man- hatton parade did not altain the predicted 200,000.
German Youth
Berlin, May 1. Here Hitler, addressing 180,000 Hitler Youth boys and girls at the Berlin Olympic Stadium on the oc- casion of the May Day celebrailons, uttered a warning to those who "still hope to sow dissension among the He was understood to be referring people by influencing youth." to the demand by the Catholic Church for education of Catholic youth. Hiller announced that 017,- 454 boys and girls of ten had joined the youth movement in the month. "Everyone of them corries a poli tical and military marshal's baton in
he knapsack," his
German Colonies
A glorious feast of colour and ro- mance awaits you at the Majestic Theatre, where David O. Selznick's Tecitntcolour. production of the in- morial Robert fuchens' love story of the desert, "The Garden of Allah," began a three-day run to-day with Marlene Dietrich and Charles Boyer in the stellar roles. Words cannot describe the beauty or effectiveness of this second independent production of the young producer who last scu- son so auspiciously inaugurated Seiz- nick International Pictures with the "Little Lord Fauntleroy." charming
perfectly cast as the love- Marlene is ly Domini Enfilden who goes to Len!- This service commended for gen-Mora, the parish of the kindly Father eral use by the Archbishops, is used Roubier in the Algerian desert to and here with the sanction of the Bishop
a new life and falls madly in love of Hongkong. It
It begins with the with the strange, brooding, mysters- hymn, "Praise the Lord, ye heavenous Boris Androvsky, who, unknown adore Him." The Preparation con- to her, is netumlly a Trappist monk
forth thing the Exhortation, setting
Reuter. from the onustry who has fled the purpose of the Service to pray after taking the eternal vows; and for our Sovereign and the Queen, Beyer gives a brilliant and deeply and the dedication of ourselves anew understanding portrayal of the ter to the service of God; Confession, rible conflict in the soul of a man the Absolution, the Lord's Prayer and who is torn between his love for special responses; and ends, after woman and his duty to God. Dasil singing Psalm 21, with the reading of Rathbone plays the Italian nobleman, the Lesson, Deuteronomy 30, 9-14. Count Anteoni; C. Aubrey Smith I
seen as Father Roubier Tilly Losch, internationally famous dancer, maites her dim debut as irena, the fiery Arabian dancing girl; Joseph Schtla- kraut plays Butouch; and all are superb.
"The Holy Terror"
the
The second part of the Service con- tains the Thanksgivings und Interces- stons. There follows
hymn, "Lord, while for all mankind we pray"; the address, followed by the hymn. "Thy kingdom come,'
The conclusion of the service is the Dedication, of which the words are printed above in the form for Sunday Morning.
Coronation Day
At 11 am, on Wednesday, May 12, "The Form of Prayer and Thanks giving to Almighty God" will take place.
shows
الدمام
concluded.
Berlin, May 1. In a speech to thousands of patriots at the Lustgarten, Herr Hitler reiterated the
"Colonies for Germany."
cry,
Hiller, said, "We have only scant resources, but we are n.gifted people who live in too harrow territory which does not afford us enough to live on."
The speech in addition was inter- preted as anti-Catholic, and specifi- cally referring to the other nations uneasiness regarding May Day cele- brallons. Hiller said, "We have only ane anxiety, namely that it may rain."
"The Holy Terror", the first rot- ous comedies by Twentieth Century | Fox. showing at the Alhambra
Theatre to-day. The public's action to "unger" Jane's wildcat comedy
plainly what audiencbs want from her", declared Stone so in The Holy Terror" we're Kving
cataclysm to open up with and work up to a real climax. Des- the picture as a rip-roaring. , shoot-the-works" come to two years' imprisoment.
thecis "The Producer Stone expects
Terru" to satisfy alt Jane Also featured in the cast are Joan Davis, El Brende! and Joe Lewis. The original screen play by Lou Breslow and John Patrick is highlighted by music and lyrics. by Sidney Clare and Harry ksi. Jack Haskell staged the dunces.
"Several Italian Fascists and others rode with Herr Hitler's procession down Unter den Linden.--United Press.
Catholic Priests Tried
Berlin, May 1,
It is officially reported that two Catholic priests have been sentenced
the Archbishops of Canterbury and York, has four parts.
This form, which is commended by hers s
(i) The Introduction, in which the hymn "All people that on earth do dwell" lends after responses to the Exhortation, turning the minds of the congregation to the Abbey Church of Sl, Peter at Westminster, "whither our King and Queen are coming to receive from God the anointing, which seals their lifes service and bestows God's grace for Its fulfilment, and the Crowns, which are the em blems of their royal state."
() Penitence.
In
tion "The
"The Green Pastures" Something new and different, us refreshing as the clenn breath if an ocean breeze across hot sands, come to the screen of the King's Theatre When the Warner Bros., Green Pastures". picturising Marc Connelly's Puilt- zer play, which ran for five years on the stage and enthralled millions. (iii) Prayer, beginning with the Warner Bros., have given the drama hymn "O God of Jacob." Prayers a lavishness of production that fat are offered for the King and Queen outstrips the stage play. The trans- and the British Empire and for all its fer of the play to the screen cost people. Then follow the words, nothing of its quaint humour and but loyalty to Christ the King and added much in the dedicate ourselves with our King spectacutur background and settings and Queen to the service of God The picture, hailed by some critics and of our fellow men." The section as the "modern Divine Comedy" and ends with the hymn "Lord, while for "America's best loved
deed all mankind we pray."
a veritable
in its simplicity and sincerity, its poignant (iv) Thanksgiving. The General beauty and remarkable characteri Thanksgiving brings the service to satlon
Ballons. Its rich humour is happy its climax in the Lord's Prayer,
and appropriate, yet so tactfully pre- Then will be sung the hymn "Re- sented that it evokes smiles
both and joice to-day with one accord," follow-tenter.
reverent. Connelly, who col-
At Coblentz one was sentenced, and at Bamberg three were convict- ed, on charges of immorality- United Press.
The Red Army
Moscow, May 2. Addressing a huge denionstration in the Red Square, the War Commis sar, M. Voresbilov said, "Fascism is The irreconcilable enemy of the Soviet only. This Red Army pre- vents them attacking, the Sovie and starting a new world slaughter. Our enemies say that the Red Army is organised for attack, but the Army. was, is and will be the stronghold by peace of the world."
For the first time since the over- throw of the Tzar, Cossacks appear- ed as a military unit at the review, and with the artillery and cavalry galloped round the square.
Let us now in silence offer our inspirational charack made ofed cannon, and scores of lighter
Anthem.
made
classics In-
and
one
suc-
of
The demonstration included 2,000 motor machine-guns mounted on cycles, 118 heavy tanks, with mount- tanks, four of which drove before Stalin, the Soviet Dictator, at 50 miles an hour. There were 800 Bero- plancs in formation.-United Press. Mexican Parade
Mexico City, May 2. President Cardenas reviewed 80,- 000 persons who paraded, led by Government employees, demanding that the Mexican proletariat unite to aid the Spanish Loyalists.
Other banners demand suppression of Fascism, and a float composed of labourers and school-children carried statues of Mussolini and Hitler inside a Hon's cage-United Press. Chinese Observance
Shanghal, May 1. Thousands of Chinese workers in Inter- celebrating Shanghai arc
ed by Jubilate Deo and the Blessing.nuthor of the stage play. At 12 noon the guns will fire a salute,laborated on the screen drama with and, Immediately afterwards the con- Sheridan Gibney and co-directed it gregation will sing the National with Williams Keighley, has
ceeded
creating what will At this service places will be re- undoubtedly be conceded one of the
cinematic most dutstanding Excellencies, the tions, ever
produc- served for their Chief Justice, and members of the universal appeal. Rex Ingram, who Consulur Body who have signified has
the Jeading role, Cnacts their desire to attend. No other places his part with a simple dignity national Labour Day as a holiday. will be reserved. The service will be characteristic
of the Work of Among them are printers, so there amplified
by loud-speakers, covering Richard Berry Harrison, who play- will be no Chinese newspapers 10- the area in the Cathedral compounded it for five years on the stage. facing the south and west doors. Should the day be wet, the service In the opinion of many, Ingram gives importance breaks,"Reuter.
an even finer performance than Har- will be amplified by loud-speakers in rison, which is the highest of
praise. the Cathedral Hall, where there is
Other players who do exceptionally accommodation for 200 people. fine work in the principal roles are Oscar Polk, Eddie Anderson, Frank Wilson, George Reed, Abraham Gleaves, Myrtle Anderson, AI James Stockes, Edna M. Harris, Fuller, George Randol and Ida Forsyne.
Chinese Processiona
הודנה
Less than ten days from the date of the Coronation, applications are still being sent in by Chinese firms ond public organizations desirous of participating in the Hongkong proces slons. One,
big from
ot Chinese
modistes, has
has in view tha presentation of a bridal group on a
will be who bo clothed according to the most advanced ideas of the mii- liners. Another float will present A group of beautiful damsels spray- ing perfume from a colossal flask; while a third will go back to "Mother Earth" in its portrayal of Chinese farm life.
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dealt with through Chamber of Commerce, who forward them to the three Government De- partments concerned' for sanction, namely, the Secretariat for Chinese Affairs and the Police and Fire De- partments. Provided they full the conditions of public safety, no dif- ficulty is put in the way of the inten- ing exhibitors; whose enthusiasm mounts with the approach of the red-letter day,
:
The Committee charged with, the organisation of these, processions is nearing completion of lis labours. It is indicated that within a day or two they will be able to finalise the fast detall, and present a list of partl ciponta in the Chinese processious.
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OBITUARY WIDOW OF FORMER COLONY MEDICAL MAN
A link with old Hongkong has been which severed through the death, accurred at Sydney, Australia, on April 23, of Mrs. Isobel Stockwell, the widow of Dr. James Stockwell, formerly Medical Oncer of Health in this Colony. Mrs. Stockwell was of Captain S. Clifton. the daughter of the 87th: Foot, who was stationed in Hongkong in its early days,
was born here. It is believed she Her father about the year 1854 went
100 9.46 p.m. Big Ben. Haydn Heard and his to Shanghai with some
men of his
2.35 p.m. The News and Announcements. Greenwich Time Signal at 2.30 p.m.. 2.45 p.m. - Varlota.
Transmission 2
(0.8.B., G.A.G., G.S.3.1
Orchestra.
7.15 p.m. Henry V by Willam Shakeregiment, whose time had expired. to form the original police of the Bcents relating to the
RDESTO?
Battin of-Azincourt.
northern port. He became the first 7.4 p.m. A Belind Concert. Winifred Superintendent of Police nt Shang-
Davin ·(Mezo-soprano) and Arthur Brough (Baritone).
hal. His wedding in Hongkong was 8.15 p.. "Deware the Jabberwock. Non-one
of the
first recorded in the
Mende verso rathered by DenyCathedral
Kliham Roberia, and presented by
John Pudney.
8.45 p.m. A Relial of Welsh Air.. Frankvived by a sister, four
Thorina___[Violin).
Ó F.M.
"Tunes Everybody Knows®.
9.30 pm. The News and Announcements.
Greenwich Tiras Signal at 0.46 p.m.
·Transızilaslon 3
(0.3.1. 03.F., GBL)
Stockwell is sur- The late
years her junior, Mrs. B. Lemby, who is sill! Shanghai, where she was born, as well as
as a daughter, Mrs. F. Stock- well-Seltz,
eitz, of Shanghai, and a son,
of Tsingtao. Sho was the
10.15 p.m. Ble Ben, Cinema Organ Ioeliu. Mr. Colin Stockwei Adaughter of
10.30 p.m. Lote in Greenwich Village', A
now musical comedy in two sets, Brigade-Major Charics Jones, of the -being a moderslood version of 15th Hussars, the Light Dragoons Love in A Vulgo bo Ard and the Yorkshire Chasseurs, which (1789). 11.50 p.m. A. Bonata Recital. ldegard were under the command of Major- Arnold (Violoncello) and Luer Genoral Sir C. Grant at Waterloo. Bcollie Planforte).
11 m. Melville kleon. (Bongs).
She was the great-grand-daughter of the Marquis de Yrujo y Chat, Spanish Ambassador to the Court prosented br of St. James in 1818.
11.10a.m. The News and Announcements.
Greenwich Time Bignal at 12.30 .. 13.30 m. "The · Alphas."
-Frank Stewart.
Universal
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