The official report of the last meeting of the naval members of the Navy, Army and Air Force Institutes, on Dec 15, just issued shows that it was decided to discontinue the Board's scheme for the supply of cinematograph films to ships.
A China Mail representative obtained an interview with Mr. H. W. Ray, managing director of Hongkong Amusement Ltd. In the US, a number of public spirited people have spent large sums in the preparation of educational films, esp. Mr. Henry Ford. The Educational Films Corporation of New York has…
The cadets and men on the Japanese training squadron spent a fairly busy weekend sightseeing. Yesterday, 750 Japanese sailors and 100 British sailors were entertained at a cinematograph performance at the World Theatre, at the conclusion of which each man received a packet of cigarettes bearing…
After St. Andrew's Ball, the next social event in the Colony's annual list is the charity fete and bazaar at Government House on December 8th, organised by the Hongkong Women's Guild and the Ministering Children's League. As usual, H. E. the Governor and Lady Stubbs have…
Under the auspices of the joint Chambers of Commerce Committee for the Hongkong Section of the British Empire Exhibition, an exhibition of cinematograph films, including pictures of Hongkong for display at the British Empire Exhibition, is to be shown at the World Theatre on Thursday.
We have received the following statement for publication: The total proceeds of the H. W. G. Bazaar, held in December 1923, and of entertainments given and work sold during the year 1923 amount to $18,425.65. Cinematograph: $92.00
In the Legislative Council, the Hon. Colonial Secretary praised the excellent work of the Sanitary Department. With his view, we were generally in accord, but it seems that it yet has something to learn from the Department of Public Health in Siam. They have started out a very comprehensive…
There was a large attendance of old boys at the meeting held at the St. Joseph's College yesterday when the forthcoming golden jubilee celebrations were discussed. The last day of the programme will be devoted to the present pupils of the College. There will be a cinematograph show in the…
Kowloon audiences are notably quick to appreciate any divergence from the usual in their amusement programmes. Mr. Tod Sanborn was billed to perform. He is a musician whose medium is that difficult, i.e., xylophone. Last night's programme included the Sextette from Lucia de Lammermoor.…
Mr. Tod Sanborn, with his xylophone, delighted another appreciative audience at the Star Theatre last night. Smouldering Fires, with Pauline Frederick in the leading role, together with a comedy and the usual Gazette, completed one of the best programmes seen at the Star.