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THE HONGKONG

OUR GUIDE TO THE CINEMAS ·

TELEGRAPH.

MONDAY, AUGUST

1937.

"The Informer" (Majestic Theatre, to-day).Victor MeLaglen won the Academy of Arts award with this Į performance, and it well deserves such an honotar. It is one of the outstanding films of the last ten years, skilfully directed and splen- didly neted.

THE UNIVERSITY

MR. D. J. SLOSS NEW VICE-CHANCELLOR

It is omelally announced that at a meeting held on July

20. the Court of the University of Hongkong the unanimous decided to adopt nomination of the University Coun ell and appointed Mr. D. J. Sloss, C.B..., MA. to succeed Sir Horneti, C.LL., t...D., as Vice-Chan cellor of the University of Hongkong.

Tennis is again in full swing. How

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Mr. Sloss was educated at Oulton School, Liverpool, and at the Val- versity of Liverpool. He had a dia- tinguished career in the Indian Edus rational Service having Professor of English Literature first set or two? If the latter is the served as your form, or do you find you tire easily, become exhausted after Highness the Maharajah's case, and providing your heart and at His College at Trivandrum in Tra

Travancora Robert Arm- and then at the University of Ran-ings are sound, there is but one

"Withont Ordern" (Oriental Theatre, to-day).Fast-moving - telligent Alm which provides ample scope for a well balanced cast hended by Sally Ellers and

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programme are a recent "March of Tine" giving a semi-autobiographical study of Marshal Chiang Kai-shek, and an old, but ever-green Charles Chaplin comedy.

goon.

explanation; and that is impoverish- years, ment of the blood.

of Rangoon an

And was nourishment, so to perform their

was, for many Principal of University College, Ran-

He toolt a leading part in the It is from the blood that all the goon. organisation and establishment of the organs and tissues of the body derive University awarded the C.BE. In recognition of duties properly they must be sup "Love Is News" (Queen's Theatre, his services. Prior to his service plled with good, rich, red blood. If lo-day). The romance of thrilling in India and Burma Mr. Sloss held the blood is thin, weak and depleted threesome whose kisses crash the tenching appointments In the Uni- will not be long before ailments headlines and whose escapades sell versities of Liverpool and Leeds. In due to this condition assalt you, for extras, with linndsome Tyrone Power 1919-1920 he held a William Noble example digestive troubles, nervous- iness, Insomnia, back pains, neuralgin, out-romancing his "Lloyds of Lun-Fellowablo (English Literature) don" rule. fovely Loretta Young the University of Liverpool. He has theumatism, loss of energy, depres- also bad considerable teaching ex-fresh stapplies of rich, red blood, and slon, to mention but a few. To creato bringlug her fresh charm to a por-

schools in perience in

in England. trayal that is enchantingly different,

so to build up health and strenglli, and Don 'Ameche creating a dashing

Mr. Sloss was

was responsible, in col- new screen characterisation, provides laboration with Professor J. P. Wallis, there is no quicker or more.effective

(now Professor hilarious excitment in this Twentieth

of English in the way this by taking a course of Dr. hit. Slim University of Pretoria), for the pu- don of an eminent physician an M.D. Williams' Pink Pills. The prescrip- Century-Fox streamline

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for the building up of the blood, well, Stepin Fetchit

and It is hoped Mr. Sloss will be able the many thousands of annemic Moore are featured in the cast, while Tay Gurnett directed,

to arrange to arrive in Hongkong sufferers who have thereby regained during the latter part of October health and strength afford ample proof of the reliability of this remedy.

"Sing And Be Happy" (Alhambra Theatre, to-day),--Romance, comedy and music blend smoothly and gally the Twentieth Century-Fox hit. Featuring five lilting song hits and the screen's new song-and-romance team, Anthony Martin and Leah Ray, with

Westley, Joan Davis, Helen Allan Lane and Dixie Dunbar. Sid- ney Clare and Harry Akst composed Ave song hits for the film: "What Beautiful Beginning." Travellin

"When Light", "Pickles,"

Hear You Tell Me You Love Me" and "Sing and Be Happy".

"Fick A Star" (King's Theatre, to-day).-Patsy Kelly knocks

out Laurel and Hardy ... Jack Unley and Rosina Lawrence crush studie gales-Micha Auer and Lyda Roberli as scintillating movie stars just a few hilarious highlights of the Hal Roach-M-G-M features comedy. Fun and glatnour, songs and romance and dancing beauty are combined in this entertaining frolic behind the scenes of a Hollywood studio,

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of the Town; Mr. Englefield's New Hornpipe: The Triumph.

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Foxtrol-At the Cafe Continental.. Roy Fox & His Orchestra; Waltz- Stars in My Eyes..Roy Fox & II's Orchestra; When I Grow too old to Dream..Evelyn Layc; The Night is Young..Evelyn Laye; Parade of the Wedding..Terance Casey; Wedding of the Parades..Terance Casey; Charlie

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Transmission 1

108... G.5.0. G.SG.)

1 p.m. BIK Ben. London Merry-Go-

Flound." 1.40 p.m. Talk: "The England I Find."}, 1.35 p.m. The Arthur Djilay Quintet. 'in

Holiday Mood."

2.25 p.m. The News and Announcements. Greenwich Time Signal at 2.30 pan. 2.45 p.m. The BBC presents the A1.c."

Transmission 2

16.5.0. G.S.G.. G.S., G.S.J.)

3 non. Mg Ben, Tho Royal National

Eisteddfod of Wales.

3.30 pan. Close down.

4.45 pm. Big Ben, Empire Exchange."

p.. The Band of His Majesty's Cold- Atrram Guards.

7.40 pan. Dancing Time. Harry Lender

and his Bar.

0.70 p.m. County Cricket, Yorkshire

Laricnshire:

Y.

8.30 p.m. English Country Danco Ales.

num. A Programme of Gramophone Hecords.

30 pm. The News and Announcements.

Greenwich Time Signal at 945 pm.

Transmission 3

(0.8.0. G.S.G., G.S.I., (1.9.7.) 10.15 p.m. Tig Bón, Cinema Organ

Recital. 10.30 p.m. The BBC Presents the ABC”—

Letter 'P'

11 pm. Sporting Commentaries. Cricket

Yorkshire v. Lancashire.

12.20 nm. The News and Announcements, Greenwich Time Signal at 12.30 m.

Players, 4.m. The Continental directed by Ernest Leggett. Leonard Gewing (Tenor).

12.40

CRISIS SOLVED

SIAMESE REGENCY COUNCIL WITHDRAWS RESIGNATION

Bangkok, July 31.

It is believed that the political crisis has been solved as the Regency Counell has withdrawn its resigna- tion and the Assembly is about to meet publicly again after a number of secret sessions.

The Ministers had threatened to resign owing to accusations that they had sold the private lands of the King to private individuals for prices much lower than the real value Reuter.

1937.

BANKRUPTCY

Equally good for men, women and

COMPETITION

June-August, 1937

$250

CASH

PRIZES

$250

(Donated by "Hongkong Telegraph")

TWO SILVER TROPHIES, VALUED $250

(Donated by Ilford, Ltd., London)

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An application for an adjudication closed two years ago, shortly after the passing of his father, whose death order against Henrique Emilo Vieira Official Receiver was hastened by worry over the losses was made. The sustained by the business.

said the creditors approved of the His assets, Including money in the application.

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CAMERA AND CASE, VALUED $250 (Donated by Filmo Depot, Hongkong) TWO SILVER CUPS FOR SPECIAL CORONATION CELEBRATION SECTION (Donated by Dr. F. Bunjo and Mr. J. C. M. Grenham) COUPONS FOR PHOTOgraphic GOODS

(Donated to the value of $125 by Holmut Nocht and to the value of $50 by Agfa China Company).

THE ILFORD TROPHIES WILL BE AWARDED TO THE BEST AND BECOND BEST ENTRIES IN THE COMPETITION, MRESPECTIVE OF CLASS.

OTHER PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED AS FOLLOWS:-

SECTION ONE:

FOR STORY-TELLING PICTURES!

First Prize: Bell and Howell Filmo Straight Eight Movie Camera, with case, valued $250, donated by Filmo Depot, Hongkong.

Second Prize: Coupon for Photo- graphic Goods, valued $25, denated by Helmut Nocht.

Third Prize: Coupon for Photo graphie Goods, valued $10, donated by Agfa China Company.

SECTION TWO:

GENERAL PICTORIAL SECTION (VIEWS, ARCHITECTURE, LANDS- CAPES, SEASCAPES, HUMAN AND ANIMAL STUDIES).

First Prize: $75 Cash, donated by "Hongkong Telegraph."

Second Prize: Coupon for Photo- graphie Goods, valued $50, donated by Helmut Nocht.

Third Prize: $30 Cash, donated by "Hongkong Telegraph."

SECTION THREE:

STUDIES IN STILL LIFE

First Prize: $45 Cash, donated by "Hongkong Telegraph."

Second Prize: $25 Cash, donated by "Hongkong Telegraph."

Third Prize: $15 Cash, donated by "Hongkong Telegraph."

Fourth Prize: Coupon for Photo- graphie Goods, valued $10, donated by Agfa China Company.

SECTION FOUR:

SNAPSHOTS TAKEN BY CHILDREN UNDER 14 YEARS First Prize: $25. Cash, donated by "Hongkong Telegraph.”

Second Prise: $15 Cash, donated by "Hongkong Telegraph."

Third Prize; Coupon for Photo- graphic Goods, valued $10, donated by Agfa China Company.

SECTION FIVE:

FOR PICTURES ONHONGKONG CORONATION CELEBRATIONS Prizes will comprise silver trophies

Fourth Prize; $20 Cash, donated by donated by Dr. F. Bunje and Mr. J. C. M. Grenham; Coupon for Photo- "Hongkong Telegraph."

graphic Goods, valued $50, donated Consolation Prize: Coupon for by Helmut Nochi; Coupon for Photo- Photographie Goods, valued $10, graphic Goods, valued $10, donated donated by Agfa China Company. by Agfa China Company.

READ THE RULES CAREFULLY.

RULES

following Rules will govern thes

The Competition:

1-The Competition is confined ex-

clusively to amateur photographers. No employee or member of any Arm A the photographic trado la per-

led to compete.

Te prizes will be awarded to the conpetitors sending in what are adjudged to be the best photograph In each section. Each entry must be by a form which will aceashed during the period of the Competition, and which must be Bightly pasted on back of entry. The right to publish any or all of the entries in the Telegraph is Reserved.

All photographs entered must have been taken in the Colony of Hong- kong, Photographs which have been already, entered in other Competitiona are ineligible.

-No responsibility will be accepted for nan-delivery of, loss of, or damage to entries.

T.--All entèles to be either black, replai or toned pletures, and must be mounted. Hand-coloured photographs are ineligible.

B-Picture submitica in sepia tones should be accompanied by a smaller print in black and white.

0. No plcture to be entered in more

than one section. 10.-Mounts to be only white or cream, and, except in the, Chlidren's Section, must be of one of the following size:-10 by 14", 10" by 12", 10" by 0",

11. Na correspondence will be enfiered Inte in connection with the Competi- tion.

13--Members of the Staffs of Hongkong Telegraph and the South China Morning Post are not permitted to compete...

14.--The decisions of the Judges shall be

Anal.

15-At the conclusion of the Compott- tion, entries will be returned to competitors on appileation at the Telegraph offers within seven days.

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