A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-06-23
Summary:

To the Editor S. C. M. Post – A. Montez, conductor of the Victoria Theatre Orchestra replied to the letter yesterday. The orchestra played one-step, two-step and tangos for certain comic pictures but played classical and overture music for dramatic pictures.

122
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-07-26
Summary:

Jose Montez, an operator at the Palisade, Kowloon, was charged at the Court today before Mr. Orme with stealing and receiving two postal orders for 20/- the property of Mr. C. Lane Poole. Mr. A. M. Preston appeared for the defence and the case was adjourned until Friday afternoon bail being…

123
Headline: Peak Club
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-08-21 - 1916-08-23
Summary:

A Cinematograph entertainment will be given at 9.15 pm on Aug 24 on the lower tennis lawn; 'Untold Stories of the War,' a lecture with photographs will be given by Mr. Frederic Coleman, F. R. G. S.; price detail included.

124
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-08-30
Summary:

All ranks will attend a lecture on Discipline and Routine by the D.S.P. at the Victoria Theatre. Uniform will be worn.

125
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-09-01
Summary:

All ranks including Patrolmen will attend at the Victoria Theatre.

126
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-21
Summary:

The entertainment at the Victoria Theatre last night was one of the best music-hall shown that have been seen here. The Venue Amateur Dramatic Society's performance was attractive. Mr. F. Hickman, Mr. P. Levers, Mr. L. Hatton, Messrs A. King and J. Gray, Mr. S. Martin, Mr. F. Waterman, Mr.…

127
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-09-21
Summary:

The Venus Amateur Dramatic Society had a large audience. All artistes received enthusiastic receptions and calls for encores. The proceeds of the performance given tonight are for the widows and orphans in the Jutland Battle. Artistes included Mr. F. Hickman, Messrs. A. King, J. Gray, Messrs. G…

128
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-09-28
Summary:

A variety concert will be given at The Victoria Theatre on Wednesday in aid of the Kitchener Fund.

129
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-30 - 1916-10-03
Summary:

Last episodes of 'Neal of the Navy'; detective drama 'A Strange Adventure' in 3 parts; Wiffles: 'Fred as Soldier' [sic]; Charlie Chaplin by special request.

130
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-10-11
Summary:

Members are reminded of the Concert at the Victoria Theatre on the 12th inst., in support of 'Our Day.'

131
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-10-12
Summary:

Lady May is attending the concert the Victoria Theatre tonight in uniform as Commandant of the V. A. D., and members of the Detachment are expected to wear uniform.

132
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-10-13
Summary:

It was evident from the packed condition of the Victoria Theatre last night that local people are prepared to open their purses for no worthy an object as the 'Our Day' Fund. Everybody was there, including H. E. the Governor, Lady and the Misses May and H. E. Major General Ventris and…

133
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-12-01
Summary:

All ranks are invited to attend a Lecture to be given by Officer of His Majesty's Navy at the Victoria Theatre, no one but a member of the Police Reserve may attend and uniforms must be worn.

134
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-06-20
Summary:

Tomorrow afternoon and at night, there will be benefit performances on behalf of the funds of the Portuguese School, at the Victoria Theatre, under the distinguished patronage of H. E. the Governor, H. E. General Ventris and Commodore Sundeman. Messrs. F. Latymer, E. G. d'Aquino, A. B.…

135
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1917-06-20
Summary:

Special performances are being given tomorrow afternoon and evening in the Victoria Theatre in aid of the funds of the Portuguese School in this colony. Among those who will contribute to the entertainment are Mr. Bruno Rocha, Mr. F. Latymer, Mr. Morbey, Mr. Louis Meo, Mr. A. B. Allen, Mr. E. G…

136
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-07-12
Summary:

Mr. A. E. Newbould, chairman of the Cinematograph Exhibitors' Association, giving evidence before the Cinema Commission said, recognising that of all the charges brought against the industry the most damaging was the charge that the cinema was largely responsible for the increase in…

137
Headline: Pickpocket
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-09-14
Summary:

A Chinese was charged with larceny from the person in the Empire Cinematograph Theatre. Mr. A. M. Preston appeared for the defence and the case will come up for hearing on Saturday.

138
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-09-24
Summary:

Mr W. F. Blake, second engineer on the Lok Sang and son of the popular manager of the Victoria Theatre, was married on Saturday to Miss J. E. Mangas of Haiphone. The wedding took place at Haiphone.

139
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-28
Summary:

The Misses Aileen and DorisWoods will entertain a large number of soldiers at the R. A. Theatre tomorrow night. The men attending from Stonecutters will have a special launch and those from Lyeemun will be converted back by special tram.

140
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-03-14 - 1918-03-14
Summary:

Plot of episodes 1 to 2 of 'The Fatal Ring' by Fred Jackson included. Copyright 1917 by Fred. Jackson. All rights reserved. See it in moving picture tomorrow evening at Victoria Theatre.