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.
Hongkong is to have two new theatres. Perhaps three! Two are cinematograph theatres. The foundations of the first are now being laid opposite the Central Market, on the plot of land between Des Voeux Road and the Praya where now stands the Hongkong Cinematograph. This land has been acquired by…
In a month or so a new cinematograph hall will be opened by Messers Ramos and Ramos, proprietors of the Victoria and Hongkong Cinemagraphs beside others in the Far East, on the site now occupied by the Hongkong Cinematograph in Des Voeux Road. Messrs Palmer and Turner are the architects.…
Messrs Ramos and Ramos, proprietors of the 'Victoria' Cinematograph in Des Voeux Road, conceived the idea some time ago of erecting a theatre worthy of the Colony, and they secured the site on which stood the old Hongkong Cinematograph, opposite the market. Portion of this site was…
An application was received from Messrs. Palmer and Turner for permission to erect two water closets and six urinals at the New Victoria Theatre, Des Voeux Road Central.
The new Victoria Theatre, built by Messrs Ramos and Ramos, of the Empire Cinematograph, opens tomorrow evening at 9 o'clock. The theatre, which has taken nine months to complete, is the finest of its kind in Hong Kong. It was built by Messrs. Palmer and Turner. The accommodation is greater…
The new Victoria Theatre, a fine building in Des Voeux Road, erected by Messrs. Ramos and Ramos, was opened last night, the initial performance being well attended, in spite of the attraction at the City Hall. The theatre is capable of seating upwards of 800 persons, the chairs being of the tip-…
The Theatre Royal made improvements in the past two years. Messrs. Palmer and Turner will set the most elaborate scenes and few theatres have better arrangements in this respect. Also, there are new electric installation and curtain designed by Mr. Denman Fuller.
The play 'The Girl on the Film' will be produced and the plot was about the trials and tribulations of a company of cinema artistes. It was also acclaimed as the best Gaiety production.
Mr. J. Blake, the manager, of the Victoria Theatre presented a splendid programme last evening at the third of a series of monthly performances in the aid of the War Fund. Performances by Mr. Causey, Mr. Harry Ralph, Pedlar Palmer, Mr. Taylor, Mr. Haycock, Miss Hilda Barry, McArdle, Mr.…
Friday's Relief Fund performance at the Victoria Theatre included Mr. Harry Ralph and Mr. W. Bassett Cawaey. Mr. Ralph's 'A Voyage of Disaster' monologue was humorous and successful. Performances by Taylor, Haylock, Millar, Palmer, Bombardier McArdle, Douglas and Barry.
Mr Lew Marks, manager of Empire Theatre, applied for exemption on the ground that Mr M. E. Bandman had placed him entirely in charge of the Government tour of the official war films 'Britain Prepared,' 'The Battle of the Somme' and 'The Battle of the Ancre,' and…
On May 12 and for 3 nights only, performance by Mr. Maurice Bandman.
Maurice E. Bandman presents Mr. Chung Ling Soo and his all variety coy for 3 nights only
Tonight the last night, Maurice E. Bandman presents Mr. Chung Ling Soo and his all variety coy for 3 nights only
As a result of the exhibition in India and the East of the Official War films, 'Britain Prepared,' 'The Battle of the Somme' and 'The Battle of the Ancre,' Mr. M. E. Bandman has been able to send Home over one lakh and ten thousand rupees to His Majesty's…
The new Bandman Comedy Company may be expected here in the spring, with all the latest London successes. The plays to be brought out include: 'Romance,' 'General Poet,' 'London Pride,' 'Three Weeks,' 'Damaged Goods,' 'Daddy Longlegs,…
Prior arrangements make it possible for us to show William Fox's Red-Blooded Western Comedy Drama, 'The Blue Streak' at the Coronet. October 15 remarks: William High and Violet Palmer in 'The Blue Streak.' 'Max Wishes He Hadn't' British Gazette No. 563.…
October 15th, 16th and 17th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., for two nights more, William Nigh and Violet Palmer in 'The Blue Streak.' Also 'Max Wishes He Hadn't' and British Gazette No. 563. Usual prices. Booking at Robinson's.
October 15, 16 and 17 at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., for three nights only, William Nigh and Violet Palmer in 'The Blue Streak.' 'Max Wishes He Hadn't' and British Gazette No. 563. Usual prices. Booking at Robinson's.