1940-10-14 — Page 16

AIR-CONDITIONED THEATREN

SHOWING TO-DAYE DI

1017.15 6 9.30 PM.

A MASTERPIECE COMES TO LIHA

PAUL

MUNI

in

WE ARE NOT ALONE

Pressed by WARNER BROS. wid

JANE BRYAN

FLORA ROBSON · Raymond Severn Uns O'Connor. Directed by Bdmand Goulding BOKEEN BAY BY JAMES FELTON AND-BELTON ERLA

NEXT CHANCE

A Columbia

Picture

& SHOWS

DAILY 2.30-9.15 7-13-2.30

"TOO MANY HUSBANDS " Frod

Jain ARTHUR MacMURRAY

FARE ANY TRAM ON HAPPY VALLEY BUE

ORIENTAL

Malvyn DOUCÍAS

FLEMING ROAD WANGHAI

TEL 28473)

IMPORTANT PAST PRODUCTIONS WORTH SEEING AGAIN I

SPECIAL FOR TO-DAY

MARK TWAIN'S MOST BELOVED CLASSIC! A story that touched the heart of the world with thrills, tears and laughter.

THE

ADVENTURES of TOM SAWYER

PRINCES

DAVID O. SELZNICK

In Technicolor

DELICTED ET NORMAN TAURGa BELLEIED THEY UNITLO ALTITI.

TO-MORROW ONE DAY ONLY

"Three Little Maids From School Fry W

GILBERT & SULLIVAN'S

MIKADO

KENNY BAKER, Jean Calla, the D'OYLY CARTS, CHORUS,

änd a Cast of Mandrada ".

Errol Flynn

WED. “CHARGE

THE

Olivia de Havilland

LIGHT BRIGADE"

Gary Cooper

THUR. "The --

-PLAINSMAN” Jean Arthur MATINEES: 20c. 30€. :? EVENINGS: 204, 30c. 50c, 70c..

Dine, Wine & Dance at CHANTECLER

·178 - 179. NATHAN: HOAD," KOWLOON.

TEL: 50021

Passport Photos

Executed Promptly

MEE CHEUNG

PHOTOGRAPHERS

Monday:

HONGKONG TELEGRA

October 14, 1940.

CURFEW ORDERED IN YORKSHIRE

NIGHTS OUT" ENDED QUEEN'S & ALHAMBRA ON HOLIDAY COAST

ALL THE YORKSHIRE COAST BETWEEN SCARBOROUGH AND THE HUMBER ESTUARY IS UNDER A CURFEW ORDER.

** According to an order issued by the North-Eastern Regional Commissioner (Lord Harlech) the curfew will apply to the parts of the East Riding between the sca and the Scarborough Bridlington-Winestead-Paull roads.

KONOYE APPEALS

TO NATION

To Assist The

Country

Tokyo, Oct. 13.

Included in the defence areas are the holiday.resorts Bridling». ton,

Filey, Hornsea,

Withernsea.

and

In this area no one will be allowed out of doors between one hour after sunset and one hour before sunrise, except in enses of necessity. The hours of curfew will be retopsidered as winter approaches.

Danger Area

Bequeathed His Brain -To Stalin

Many stories about Trotsky

The curfew applies to everyone, circulate in Moscow, but they are whether in vehicles or not, except told in whispers.

people who are necessarily out of doors. This includes persons engag-

for the Crown. focal reluctance of the average man

One of them illustrates both the

to

The Premier, Prince Konuye, called In duties

to authority, or the pubile utility under-mention Trotsky's natne out loud,

A Russian visiting Prinkipo sces ed upon the Japanese people

a man resembling Trolsky, fshing. "realise their duties as loyal sub- takings, ministers of religion, doctors,

Remembering that the Ogpu have Jocts by serving and assisting the nurses, etc.

read at the

"The curfew area contains many long ears, he tries by devious means Throne" in a message

the identity of the mass meeting at Hiblya Park this

angler. morning, when the nation celebrat- special milllery works, pickels, and to establis ed the establishment of the National patrols," states the announcement,

"I hear," he says, "that Stalin hag died." Service Association and the conclu-

alea. alon of the tripartite pact.

д

No permits will be issued, and at night people who must be out should be particularly careful to registration their national

"Any unnecessary movement dur- ing the hours of darkness is not only "The world is now facing an un-an embarrassment to the military but precedented period of change as the also a source of danger to civilians. old shell is being discarded for

Children's Curfew new order," the Premier's message stated. "Japan has already fought the China campaign for over three years for the purpose of construct ing a new order in East Asia as

carry changing identity cards. propelling force world, Germany and Italy have

They are also recommended to risen in Europe to construct a new

and following the carry any available document sup→ European order

itjporting their right to be out of doors outbreak of the European war seems that there will by no end to during the curfew period. the world-wide disturbances.

of

the

In

order to secure an early termina-

tion

Compulsory

Immobilisation

of the present catastrophic mall sea-craft from Berwick

in Devon is also ordered. world unrest, to restore редсе

of

to

the world and thereby realise the The question of Instituting a cur- Ideal inspiring the foundations of the few for children is being considered Japanese Empire, Japon has con- by Sir John Anderson. cluded a pact with Italy and Ger- many, which share our sentiments."

The Minister Intimated this fact

He added that by consolidating the in reply to Councillor A. L. Edwards, suggested, that ties binding the three countries, of Manchester, who Japan,

and Italy in close children under 14 should be in their Germany co-operation will go forward for the homes not later than 8 p.m. construction of a new world order. evening.

By the conclusion of the tripartite

pact, Japan's mission to reorientate

the foundation of the world has been

all the more aggravated,

"In order to meet the strained International situation and carry out the great national policy underlying the foundation of our country

by

BLUE PENCIL

—–B.B.C. Vulgarity Widespread resentment

each

A grunt is the only reply, The following day the Russian's curiosity gets the better of his discretion and he says:

"Do you know they say Trotsky is back in Russia?" There is still no reply.

On the Third day the Russian approaches the fisherman and says: "You know they my now that Lenin is still alive?" To this. the Üsherman ansWETE:

I ho "Impossible.

were I should not be fishing here alone." Another story relates how Trotsky, feeling depressed, frequently talked

"I have made my will," he said to to his visitors about his death:

опе

"I wish my brain to be preserved The alcohol bequeath to Varoshitov

in alcohol and sent to Moscow.

(then Commissar for War),

"And the brain?" Inquires the

"That may be useful for Stalin."

visitor,

WEEK-END WEDDINGS

At St. Teresa's Church on Saturday among afternoon Miss Anna Y. C. Chu be- came the bride of Mr. Joseph P. L

reform to orm cxpression at the annual meeting of omelating. the internal administration and the National Women Citizens' Asso- Chu Tak-hing, a land owner of the

es-

the

Complaints were chiefly

a resolu-

of

The bride is the daughter of Mr.

New Territories, and of Mrs. Chu. She wore o gown of traditional white satin, while her bridesmaid, Mias Claro Loy, vore pink satin.

surmounting all possible obstacles radio listeners at alleged vulgarity in that may lie in our path in future, B.B.C. variety programmes found Wong, with the Rev. Fr. C. Orlando It is absolutely necessary tablish a nation-wide structure under clation. which

a national defence structure, directed against the mock-modest use the total of such phrases as "blue pencli" to capable of displaying strength of the nation, can be per- camouflage, swearwords,

The bridegroom, who is the son of fected and all of the one hundred

The association passed million people of the country solid- tion deploring the deterioration of Mr. H. P. Wong, a retired building humorous broadcasts and the vul-contractor, and of Mrs. Wong, is ly united in co-operation should!

services to their

garities which are now permitted to connected with the Hongkong and effectuate

spoil the pleasure of listeners who Whampoa Dock Co., Ltd., and is a Throne.

While celebrating the conclusion would otherwise enjoy entertainment deputy divisional A.R.P. warden. of the tripartite pact between Japan, of this character." A copy is to be

Mr. Chu gave his daughter away, I hereby call sent to the B.B.C.

and Mr. Joseph P. C. Wong under- Germany and Italy,

Look the duties of best món. Mr. upon all of the people of the coun- of the

"You don't uphold the morale Benedict N. Y. Lim was at the organ. try to be fully conscious

The bride's mother attended the and the people by undermining their of the Empire grave mission

standards," declared

Mrs ceremony in

elaborately live up to the august wishes of His moral

Jon. "When the Leonora Karslake, of London. ben embroidered Chinese ceremonial by accomplishing. Majesty

The recepilon was held later at St. use expressions Bke-blue The message was read by the Far-cut by the censor, suggesting im Teresa's C.Y.M.S. Hall.

not think eign Minister, Mr. Yosuke Matsuoka,

proper

per words, I do In the abserice of Prince Kanoya improving either spiritual values of the entertainment value of the pro- who is indisposed.---Domel.

grammes. Nobody wants programmes A Darnier bomber in the face of to be devoid of amusement, but we A.A. fire attacked a train travelling do demand they should be clean and Mr.

to trom London the coast. It suitable for family and public enjoy.

The bride, who is the daughter of dropped its cargo of incendiary meat." bombe, but only once hit the train. A B.B.C. official sold yesterday: Dr. and Mrs. Geoffrey Lees, of South Wales, This one fell through the roof of an "The BBC, I always at pains to Wollongong, New empty carriage, causing a fire which ensure that no material broadcast is Australia, was given away in marri- was quickly put out. A passenger in likely to offend the reasonable ear. age by Mr. P. E. Baskett, and, was the next carriage said that she was We shall consider this protest when attended by Miss B. Fraser, as

we receive It."!: "rather scared?

National Service Movement” the comedians are allowed constantly to dress.

Premier's message concludes.

+

and

you are

TAKE ANY TRAM HAPPY VALLEY BUS. „

CATHAY

DAILY AT

-“MATOREE) 100%, 20%, 90% KVINDICE»

TO-DAY & TO-MORROW — 2 MORE DAYS: ONLY

COLORFUL!

STIRRING!

IN TECHNICOLORI

SWANEE RIVER

The Story of Stephens & Taster, the Great American Stoubadour) Don Andrea the AI

AMECHE LEEDS JULSON

SPELJE MEZZRAST, CHICK GRANDLER «BURRELL MIDES GEORGE REED SİMALL JOHNBOW CHOTE TRE A BOA Graders Fan Frames 2

ALSO Latest MOVIETONE WAR NEWS- Sad (Directly after KING Theatre) Battle of Belialo Continues with Incressed I Barrage Balloons Brought Down,

RAY Back In England After Extensive Raids on, Germany. Arisament Factory. Vialled By

Sean Destroyers Delivered

The Hing

an

Lees Williams

·In a quiet ceremony in the Lady Chapel of St. John's Cathedral, Miss Jocelyn Lees became the bride, of

Charles Lloyd Williams, Saturday morning.

bridesmaid.

on

The bridegroom is the son of |Captain C: C. Williams, and the late Mrs. Williams, of Swansea, Wales. He was attended by Mr. G. Thomer- son, as best man,

The reception was held at the American Club,

LATE NEWS

AT230 515 7:20 930 TEL 31453 • AT230 520 720 9:30 TEL 66856 TO-DAY & TO-MORROW

ADDED

At The

QUEEN'S.

LATEST NEWS OF THE DAY Devastation At Buckingham Palace ! Damaged Areas in East End ! Arrival of British Childran in Canada 1-

*100 NAME ROLES BY

BIG BEYOND WORDS! FEATURED PLAYERS!

Charles LAUGHTON

VICTOR

·HUGO'S

THE HUNCH

3,821 IN THE CASTI ====15" STARBERING. CLIMACTIC SEQUEN CEST 2 HOURS OF UNBROKEN WONDER AND, THRILLEREN

OF NOTRE DAME

th

ŠIE CEDHE HALIWICKL

THOMAS MITCHELL

MATTIEN O'HARA

ENTER PREKE

ALIN MARSHAL

WALTER KAMPRE

KATHARINE ALEXANDER

Wednesday At QUEEN'S "WHAT A LIFE” Jackie Cooper & Betty Field-

A new grop your dreams, as Emer alda, rypy danc ing girl loved by

the Hunchback.

Wednesday AÐ ALHAMBRA "CLEOPATRA!! Cinodette Colbert &;Herbert' Wilcoxəm

STAR THEATRE

HANKOW RD. KOWLOON, DAILY AT 2:30-5-20-720-920 TEL 57795

● TO-DAY ONLY

Glorious somance paced to flaming action on i America's last frontier!

GARY COOPER JEAN ARTHUR Cecil B. De Mille's

THE PLAINSMAN

TO-MORROW

20th C. Fox Picturs

SHOWS DAILY

1.30 -4.30

720-030

's

SHIRLEY TEMPLE “LITTLE MISS BROADWAY

MAJESTIC

THEATREY

NATHAN ROAD KOWLOON

MATINEES: 20%-30% • EVENINGS® 20c~30«#501:700

SHOWING TO-DAY

HEROIC ADVENTURE ! THRILLING DRAMA ! STRANGE ROMANCE L

TWO AGAINST THE WORLD!

Defying the deluge of death that struck

like a thunderboltt

Direct

DOUGLAS

JOAN

FAIRBANKS BENNETT

GREEN HELL

JOHN HOWARD ALAN HALE GEORGE BANCROFT VINCENT PRICE

GEORGE SANDERS AJAMES WHALE

ROMANC

CHANCE.

MARINES FY-