In the ball room of Buckingham Palace last month before the King and Queen of Denmark, and the whole Court Mr. Herbert Ponting displayed his Antarctic series. A special screen was erected, and Mr. Ponting lectured as he does daily at the Philharmonic Hall.
The theatre which has been freshly whitewashed and painted, and the floors covered with matting, are arranged tables with red silk hangings and seating accommodation for 2,000, for the visit of Prince and his party. Flags – Red Ensigns with the portraits of King Edward and Queen Alexandra, and…
Mui Lan-fong arrived yesterday by the China Mail s. s. Nanking to fulfil an engagement arranged by a syndicate of local Chinese merchants. The remainder of the company is expected to reach Hongkong before the season begins at the Tai Ping Theatre on Friday. Background of Mui Lan-fong is outlined…