An Indian watchman, Imam Din, was charged $7 for being disorderly at the Tai Ping Theatre. This person tried to get onto the stage and refused to leave when told.
Monday, January 29 – Soon after the night performance at the Tai Ping theatre was over, a ticket collector heard a great noise coming from the actors' quarters. He went thither and saw three of them fighting, The fight originated over a game of cards. Mr. Haseland fined them each $3.
There are nice questions appear on the agenda of the meeting of the Legislative Council today. There is concern about the City Hall. The City Hall is the only place for public assembly in the Colony, but it is out of date in size and accommodation. The theatre is a most miserable apology for…
Saturday, February 24 – Wong Wun charged a man with stealing. The complainant arrived from Macao, when he went near the lane of Ko Shing Theatre, the defendant stole his blanket, mat and wrapper.
Theatre: The stalls have been reseated with teak and rattan benches of an improved design, which afford increased accommodation, and a new barrier between the stalls and orchestra has been fixed. The fire service has been altered to Fire Brigade requirements and two hand pumps and a dozen…
A Chinese hawker was fined $25 for biting a Chinese lukong who had arrested him on a charge of hawking theatre tickets.
Constable Fox, No. 45, while on duty at the Ko Shing Theatre arrested a man for selling theatre tickets without a license, He was fined $25.
Thursday, April 5 – Sergt. Gordon raided the Ko Shing Theatre early yesterday morning, and brought 41 gamblers before Mr. Hareland. Most of the gamblers were actors. His worship imposed a fine of $50 on the first defendant and the rest $2 each. Money and gambling implements were forfeited.
On Monday the 'Napoleon of the world's magicians' arrives in the Colony and will stay one week. This magician is from England and had made various performance before the Kings and presidents. His first part of the program is called 'creation and the second part will have a…
A question arose in the Legislative Council in February last as to the advisability of acquiring the City Hall from its proprietors so that the Government might enlarge the building to suit the needs and requirements of a growing community. The public demand a larger and more modern theatre,…
A very interesting series of entertainments is to be given at City Hall on the evenings of Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The proceeds are to be in aid of the Okayama Orphanage, Japan. Picture of the Russo-Japanese War will be shown, scenes including 'A Naval Engagement in the Japan Sea,…
An exhibition of moving pictures will be given on May 17th, 18th and 19th. The pictures are largely of the late Russo-Japanese War; Some Okayama Orphanage scenes of events in London, the Continent and America were introduced. Price details included. Plan at the Robinson Piano Co., Ltd.
An exhibition of moving pictures will be given on May 17th, 18th and 19th. The pictures are largely of the late Russo-Japanese War; Some Okayama Orphanage scenes of events in London, the Continent and America were introduced. Price details included. Plan at the Robinson Piano Co., Ltd. Mr. S.…
An exhibition of moving pictures will be given on May 18th and 19th. The pictures are largely of the late Russo-Japanese War; Some Okayama Orphanage scenes of events in London, the Continent and America were introduced. Price details included. Plan at the Robinson Piano Co., Ltd.
Moving Pictures, Cinematograph views are now being shown at the City Hall in aid of the Okayama orphanage.
An exhibition of moving pictures will be given on May 19th. The pictures are largely of the late Russo-Japanese War; Some Okayama Orphanage scenes of events in London, the Continent and America were introduced. Price details included. Plan at the Robinson Piano Co., Ltd.
A fine show of moving pictures is given in the City Hall tonight in aid of a Japanese orphanage. The picture illustrates a good many of the struggles during the recent war, while the institution which is to be benefitted by the proceeds is deserving of support.
Saturday and Monday, commencing 9pm; Soldiers and Sailors in uniform 50 cents
On Saturday night 182,000 moving pictures illustrative of the Britt-Nelson contest will be shown in the City Hall, under the supervision of the representative for the Far East of Mr. J. W. Coffroth. The fight of 18 rounds was the most exciting character. The entertainment will be given for 2…
The cinematograph picture of the Britt-Nelson fight will be shown at the City Hall on tonight and Monday. The pictures are wonderfully clear and distinct and every action can be followed; the usual hazy dazzling effect created by most Cinemagraphs exhibited is entirely absent.