Messrs. Palmer and Turner sent in an application for permission to sink a well on Marine Lot No. 185 adjoining the new Tai Ping Theatre, for the purpose of filling the tanks with water to be used in a case of fire. Dr. Pearse mentioned that the purpose of a well is for drinking water.
A meeting of the Sanitary Board will be held today at 4:15 p.m. 19 orders of the day are stated including correspondence relative to the latrine accommodation at the Tai Ping Theatre.
Correspondence relative to latrine accommodation at the Tai Ping Theatre was placed on the table. The president said the Medical Officer of Health thought the latrine accommodation was insufficient. He moved that the suggestions made by the Medical Officer of Health with regard to the matter to…
Au Tak and five other Sanitary Board coolies were charged with assaulting the ticket collector at the Po Hing Theatre, Yaumati. It appeared that the defendant tried to force their way into the theatre without paying. They threw bricks onto the ticket collector after they were stopped, and the…
The newly established Alexandra Cinema-Theatre in Zetland Street is a district addition to Hongkong's amusements and should prove a great success. The films shown are new and amusing, the orchestra makes sweet music. Signor Torras, the tenor, Miss Russell, and little Miss Thelma, all sing…
The Alexandra Cinematograph attracts a fairly large audience nightly. The hall has been most artistically decorated and is a distinct credit to the proprietors. For a pleasurable hour in the evening we can command a visit to the hall by Queen's Road Central.
The most successful al fresco concert was held in the Kowloon Cricket Club. There was a performance from Senor Torras, who is one of the leading artistes at the Alexandra Cinematograph.
Miss Giralda was accorded a special benefit performance on Friday in Alexandra Cinema-Theatre. The house was crowded, and the films were excellent. Performances also by Messrs. Leckie, Gould and Grover, and Mr. Forras.
The Alexandra Cinema-Theatre has several novelties this week. The artists are bright and vivacious, and the new films are highly appreciated.
The attractions of the Alexandra Cinema-Theatre are appreciated by patrons. The films are new and entertaining, the songs catchy, and bright music is rendered by a live orchestra.
Alexandra Cinema-Theatre was providing a select programme this week. The two lady artistes engaged are Dori-Ta and Bessie Young. All the films shown were new and the pictures were thrown on the screen without a 'flicker.' The splendid system of ventilation guarantees the patrons a cool…
A meeting of the Hongkong Board of Education was held yesterday at the Sanitary Board room. It mentioned that Mr Bird, acting headmaster of Queen's College, had written to Mr. Mackintosh, asking him if it was possible for the boys to go to see pictures which would be given in conjunction…
Scarlet Pimpernel,' from Baroness Orczy's novel, was shown on the screen at the World Theatre. Dustin Farnum and Winifred Kingston take the main roles in the film. Film synopsis included. Pathe News and two good comedies are also in the programme.