1940-03-29 — Page 17

Y. M. C. A. AMATEURS SCORE HIT

“Housomaster" A Fine

Production

The Y.M.C.A. Amateur Dramatic Club's production of "fousemaster" provides stimulating, leaven to long- keng's current entertainment scuson and fully merits a prominent position In the honours list of the Colony's amateur, stage productions.

Last night's opening performance was by no means without blemish, but the defections were no slight that they could not affect the general im- pression-that on amusing play had been excellently, performed.

Starbuck Stars

Leonard Starbuck captured chief honours for a splendid portrayal, in which clever voice inflection, smooth neting and a decided "stage. per- sonailty" constituted the chief fea- tures, As the play pivots around him as Charles Donkin, the lovable, understanding Housemaster, prac- tically all the scenes are dominated by his presence. The role is, there- fore, of extreme Importance, and Mr. Starbuck's Interpretation WOK AK polished a plece of work as we have had the pleasure of seeing from any A more use might be made player. We suggest that

of Mr. Starbuck's talents in the future to the general satisfaction of the play-going public of the Colony. Fino Supporting Cast

very

He ls supported by conscientious cust, in which William Colledge as a self-conscious lover, William Robertson us a caustic, casuul colleague of Donkin's, John Green- bere forensie diplomat-in-the- berg as making,

Geofrey Eastgate as the Rev. Edmund

Ovington, bumptious, sympathetic headmaster, and Henry Smits an Old Crump, dumb but dutiful, figure prominently.

un-

Important parts are competently handled by Dora Lanchester as the who conscientious Barbara Fane,

of her life bring- gives up 17 years - Ing up three young girls possessed with modern ideas, Lillion McFarlane and Olive Starbucit as the two nieces, and William Ashton as Sir Berkeley Nightingale, whose skilful wire- pulling finally brings the play to a happy ending.

Clover Juveniles

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Misa Sylvia Boas and Master Peler Sale play the juvenile parts with pleasing flair, and the lesser, but quite important roles are well taken by Robert Bonney, Phyllis Colledge, Bryon Brenchley and Rita

Colc, Tony Coley is produced by John Burley with a sympathetic and com- prehending touch, and all those associated with the production have every reason to feel wholly satisfied with the results of their efforts.

Further performances will be given to-night and again to-morrow night at o'clock, the proceeds being

Friday,

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

HERE'S THE SHIP THAT GOEBBELS SUNK

Nazi propaganda was given a nasty slap in the eye when, after it had been repeatedly claimed that the aircraft-carrier Ark Royal had been sunk by the Germans, the warship turned up cafe and sound, first. in Cape Town and now this last week in an English port. This interesting picture shows aircraft lined up ready to take off from the flight deck of the Ark Royal.-Crown Copyright,

Canadian Elections

Govt. Wins In

Provinces

Social Credit Party Returned

the

The latest reports on

ore 18 alate that partics Social Credit 29, Independent

follows: and

WESTERN FRONT

INFANTRY, AIRCRAFT ACTIVITY

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH”

Allied Economic Mission

Success Now Assured

Important Agreement

Reached

WASHINGTON, Mar. 28 (Router)-It is predicted here

March 29, 1940

NEUTRALIA REMINDER

COMMENTS

Norway Not Blind To

War Situation LONDON Mar. 20 (Reuter)-Tha Oslo newspaper, "Tidenstegn," re- marks: "It is clear that when the British violate our neutrality wa must protest. That does not mean ihat we are blind to the basic difference between the German and British

and

we are undeniably when the German Press makes a

a fuss about the latter and talks about International law. People in glass houses must not throw stones, and Mr. Chamberlain's, words that British warfare has not yet cost a

A

neutral citizen's life still hold The "Bruxelles Foupla" says: "At moment when Germany makes such great efforts to lighten the bonds with Russia' and constitute in triple alliance, the Russian meekness to the energetle French gesture will not he appreciated in Berlin."

Not Backing Down

The "Los Angeles Times" says: "Those who talk glibly of the pro- spects of an imminent negotiated peace coming from the blue evidently fail to realise that such a formidable world power a at the British Empire

has not mobilised Its tremendous re- sources only to back down without making any use of them or trying their luck in the field of battle.'

The "New York Times" on the Canadian elections says: "Mr. Mac- kenzie King must feel well pleased with himself to-day... . The decks are clear in 'marking the words 'For a vigorous war effort by a united country. H

Misguided Germans

ANKARA, Mar. 20 (Reuter),--The newspaper, "Ulus," says: "The Ger mans were misguided to undertake a war of nerves against the British people, whose nerves are not casily affected. Indeed they possesa none."

DUTCH OFFICIAL

IMPRISONED

Gave Information In Germany

AMSTERDAM, Mar. 28 (Reuter). former high Dutch ometal of the Ministry of Economics has just re- ceived a stiff prison sentence for giving away information to Germany.

According to the Telegraaf"

gave information to Germany which led to the sinking of at least one Dutch ship. He also had photographic

EDMONTON, Alberta, Mar. 28 (Reuter).-The Social Credit Government, led by Dr. Aber- BERLIN, March 28, (UP) that the almost complete success-A hart, the 61-your-old Bible The D.N.B. (Official German of the Allied Economic Mission teacher and religious broad- News Agency) to-day reports of Mr. G. Ashton-Gwatkin and the Western Front: M. Charles Rist will be announc- caster, has been returned to from power in the provincial election. "There has been slight enemy ed in the immediate future.

voting infantry and artillery activity re- Arrangements are said to have ported from the neighbourhood been reached, among other things, for of Perl. The enemy artillery (1) Resumption of British par-copies of officiul Ministry documents are fire hus been somewhat livelier, chases, on a small scale, of American

tobacco and fruit; but consists mainly of intermit- (2) Establishment of a control

the tent fire from the Zweibruccken station

eastern coast Canada; sector.

(3) Perfection of the navicert "Northeast of Saargemuend A Canadian elections were the subject French pillbox was blown up by a system as regards American ships;

(4) Permission for certain Ger- the British German patrol. In the neighbour-

United of lending articles in

hood southwest of Pirmasens an man products, which the

Soal Credit

The Social Credit candidates leading in nine other constituencies and the Independents in one.

British Press Reactions LONDON, Mar. 28 (Reuter),--The

on.

of

devoted to the British War Organisa- Press says that even those enemy halt platoon which attempted States cannot purchase elsewhere, to

tion Fund.-S.A.G.

STOCK MARKET REPORT

Hongkong Stock Exchange Official Summary-issued yesterday says:

A fair exchange in the Hongkong Banks at $1,400 and Unions at $510 took place. The rest of the market was quiet, though there are signa

The

Who were critical of and the government preferred. the conduct of the war hands.

in his possession.

He was sentenced to 211⁄2 years was given imprisonment. His wife 18 months and his clerk two years.

French Decorate British Soldiers

WITH THE B.EF. Mar.

to leave There were no losses on the Germanan unalterably Arm stand on the Reuter),Coming straight from

in their side but the enemy last several.

was

distrusted to attack a German post was repulced. pass through the Contraband Control, Britain is reported to have taken question of censorship of malls. Air Activity Limited The "Daily Herald" comments that

"Air force activity on the Western Guaranteed War-Time Needs the various "Stop-the-war" candi- dates were annihilated. Canada has Front has been of little importance

LONDON. Mor. 28 (Reuter) given an overwhelming demonstra- and limited sharp opposition

been com- tion of her resolve to stand beside, encountered from French purautt Arrangements have now

planes and anti-aircraft guns. Suc-pleted to ensure the import for the Britnin in the fight for freedom,

The same view was expressed by cessful-reconnaissance-nights were next 12 months of all that Britain

needs

as well as all to be bought for the "Manchester Guardian" and the also carried out over the North Sea.

"British bombers attempted to at-normal re-expert. Yorkshire Post."

the Contracts have been made by the The latter

that the people of tack German outpost ships in

Ministry of Food and private firms of

28

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night putrol in Na-man's-land, Captain J. H. Hudson and Fusilier Worsley of the Lancashire Fusiliers this morning received the Croix de French Guerre at the hands of a general in a meadow immediately behind the Maginot Line.

Members of the Lancashire Fusiliers and French- Infantrymen provided a guard of honour.

Captain Hudson and Fusiller Worsley were merabers of.a patrol

that buyers may shortly be taking Britain are cheered by this Helgoland Bight. They dropped swill be able to impart under licence which defeated a German patrol on

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IF WAR SPREADS

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The British Empire is! They were forced to fight by British being made from the Empire as

onc

tion to stand shoulder to shoulder to their targets and fell into the

Government purchases. are defeat Hitler.

planes pursuit

and Bristol-Blenheim was brought down means for conserving foreign ex- after which all the others took fight. change because the Empire products

as true as steel, asys the paper.

KING APPROVES APPOINTMENT

All the German planes, as on the take up less spare in ships.

previous day, returned without losses.

Raids Over Germany

GUARD FISHING FLEET

"During the evening and night of SENTRIES LONDON, Mar. 28 (Reuter) March 27-28 a number of enemy Majesty the King to-day approved western Germany. In the Eiffel dis-

planes flew over

northern

and

the appointment of Sir Ian Colquhoun trict one British plane was brought LONDON, Mar. 28 (Reuler) us Lord High Commissioner to the down in flames by German A.A. guns. Armed sentries were placed on guard General Assembly ut the Church of

The crew

succeeded in escap over all neutral cargo and fishing Scotland.

and have been vessels at Grimsby, Hull, to-day. ing by

Parachutes

At this port and also at Scottish "Hostile planes

March 20.

NEW ADVISER TO LORD ZETLAND

LONDON, Mar. 20 (British Wire- for India has appointed Dewan Bahadur Ranganathan as his adviser under Section 178 of the Government of the vacancy Indin Act of 1935 in which was to have been 'Alled by the late Sir A. T. Pannirselvam.

The new adviser, who is an Indian Christian, was Vice-Chancellor of 1936 and has been Vice-Chancellor of Madras Univeralty since May, 1937.

less) The Secretary of State

Sir Ian, who is 53 years of age, is made urisoners in several instoners east coast ports all crews of neutral | Annamalai University from 1029 to

the Chief of his Clan and Lord-

Nazi Artillery In Action

It is understood that these develop-

Lieutenant of Dumbartonshire. He again violated the neutrality of Den- vessels are forbidden to go ashore was appointed Lord High Com-mark, Holland and Belgium, both on and no one from the shore is allowed missioner to the General Assembly of their outward and homeward flight." to visit the ships. the Church of Scotland in 1032.

He i is also the Lord Rector of Glas- gow University, a position which he has held since 1934.

Sir Ian served in the Great War.

Refuse To Meet Germans

PARIS, Mar. 26 (Reuter)—A flat refusal to meet German representa- tives on neutral territory in war-time was given by French Industrialists in response to the invitation to partiel-

of the pala In the conference of

Inter- ber of Commerce. national Chamber of

The French National Committee of the International Chamber issued a

dental to the Press of reports alleging

the presence of authorised Frenchi

· PARIS, Mar. 28. (Reuter)-Con-ments are in connection with the siderably more German artillery acti- tightening up of the regulations which vity than is customary occurred yes-restrict the movement of foreign sen- terday in the regions of the East of men. A new drive against the leak- the Saar and the Vosges.

nge of information which might be Long-range fire was concentrated useful to the enemy la belleved to an the woods and points in the have been Inaugurated.. French lines.

The French, however, retallated to a similar extent and the exchange reached considerable proportions for some time.

Both sides sent out patrols and? there were some encounters In No-

man's-land.

Frontier Partly Re-Opened

AMSTERDAM, Mar. 20 (Reuter).

FINNS GIVEN

NEW HEART

HELSINGFORS, Mor. 28 (Reuter), The formation of a new Finnish Government has put fresh heart into tho Finns.

They were at first stunned by Russia's immoderate; demands but Helsingfors is now coming back to normal. There are more people in the streets while the hotels, cafes and

TO NEAR EAST delegates, and pointed out that its re--The Government has partly re- cinemas are doing better business.

SPECIAL

PECIAL TO THE "TELEQRAPHY PARIS, Mar. 20 (UT)It was announced by a semi-official source to-day that the conference of French, British and Turkish military chiefs at Allepo has reached a com

concerning the plote agreement nature of operations in the Near Eust in the event of war being extended to that area as the result of1n Ger-' man or Bussion attack,

fusal to send delegates to The Hague was notified some time ago in agree ment with the French Government.

Concentrating On

War Effort

LONDON, Mar. 20 (Reuter).—The way in which the British motor Industry is concentrating on work for Colonel Sibert, former Director of the Army and Air Force and how the Munich Military Academy, re- Britain le going all out for petrol turned to Berlin yesterday after his rationing is shown by the figures for visit to the Noor-Eust, and is re-last month's registrations, ported to have, expressed lively apprehensions because of the rapidity Less than 10,000 cars were register- with which the Allies and Turkey ed for the first time, as compared

with 34,000 for February, 1939, have co-ordinated their plans.

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The new Cabinet has been well re-

The Cabinet la considered to be an organisation of specialists we'l fitted to carry out the reconstruction programme.

ppened the frontier with Holland which they scaled up ten days ago. ceived,

Until to-day a wire, barrier pre- venied all tromle between the two countries.

every Now: for 101⁄2 hours

.day people who possess the necessary visus allowed to pass unhindered through the gaps in the barriers."

ДЕС

Greece Reinforces New Air Service Her Defences

The

SUMMER-TIME

IN TIENTSIN

TIENTSIN, Mar. 20 (Reuter).---- introduced in Summer time will be the British area here on April 1.

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SUFFERERS

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Horlicks, doctors have found, is easily retained by weakened stomachs: it is easy to digest and at the same time pours quick new strength and vitality Inte

AMSTERDAM, Mar. 28 (Reuter). ATHENS, Mar. 20 (Reuter).Tho Royal Dutch Air-Kinos | defences of Greece have recently will abortly start a service between been reinforced. Armsterdam and Lisbon and Oporto." It is learned that the Metaxas Lino, your exhausted body. Get Hor- This service will connect with the named after the Greek Dictator elleks to-day from your store. Pan-American trans-Atlantic service General Metaxas, now includes 3,000 between Portugal and America. concrete defence works,

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