A meeting of the Legislative Council was held in the Council Chamber yesterday. Protecting the Public: The Bill to regulate Theatres was also read a second and third time and passed. From time to time the public had been shocked by some terrible catastrophe which had occurred in some parts of…

The Hughes Musical Comedy Co. staged 'The Grafters' at the Victoria Theatre last night. The first act was marred by Miss Clark of the chorus breaking her forearm. The second act of the chorus girls' contest was the principal feature. The winners were Miss Club and Miss Phillips…

Mr. Hughes will host a contest among the amateurs at the Victoria Theatre tonight to see which was really the best 'Artiste.' The Hughes Comedy Company will have their last performance tomorrow night before leaving for Manila and Australia. They presented 'The Bullfighters'…

Notice by the Tientsin Chinese Chamber of Commerce: The Germans had asked for, and obtained, the use of the Hall of the Canton Guild and two theatres in the City, for three week, ostensibly for the purpose of raising funds for German prisoners in Siberia and refugees in China, but actually, of…

A meeting of the War Charities Committee was held in the Council Chamber yesterday afternoon to receive a report from the Executive Committee in charge of the arrangements for the celebration of 'Our Day' on Thursday, October 19th. The programme for the day was in three parts. One of…

As a result of the entertainment given at the Victoria Theatre on Wednesday last, the sum of $460 has been forwarded to the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai as a contribution to their 'Italian War Funds.'

The sum of $460 at the Victoria Theatre has been forwarded to the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai as a contribution for their Italian War Funds.

This theatre formerly known as the Bijou Theatre, had a filled house last night. The programme included a really interesting British Gazette of war pictures, a 5-part film entitled 'New York.' Plot highlight included. The other picture well worth seeing is a comedy featuring Heinie and…

Last night at the theatre, the 5-part Pathe play 'Runaway Romany' was screened. This interesting film depicts Marion Davis in the title role. Other attractions are the British Gazette, 'Zizi,' a comedy and an orchestra which discourses popular music. Tomorrow, Haddon Chamber…

A meeting of the Hongkong Legislative Council was held in the Council Chamber at noon. The key discussion in the meeting was the Public Entertainment Bill. 'Any person who desires to keep or use any building or place for a public entertainment shall subject to the currency of any existing…

A meeting of the Legislative Council was held in the Council Chamber yesterday. The principal amendments effected by this Ordinance are: To render public cinematograph displays subject to permit in writing from the Captain Superintendent of Police, who shall not give such permit unless and until…

Another attractive film entitled 'The Kreutzer Sonata' in five parts and a film adapted by Robert Chamber's greatest novel, entitled 'The Girl Philippa,' starring Anita Stewart, will be shown in Hongkong Theatre. Watch also for some special comics at intervals.

A seven-part picture entitled 'The Common Law' is the attraction at Hongkong Theatre. The story is by Robert W. Chambers and features Clara Kimball Young. The 'Carter Case' is being continued at the 7.15 performance.

Tonight will be the last showing of the picture 'Common Law,' in seven parts, at Hongkong Theatre. It is from the well-known story of Robert W. Chambers, and is presented by Lewis J. Selznick on the screen, featuring Clara Kimball Young. The subsequent episodes of 'The Carter Case…

The Coronet Theatre, in presenting 'The Gay Old Dog' tonight, is giving the public one of the photoplay treats of the year. Hobart Henley produced and directed the film from the original short story by Edna Ferber. The main roles are portrayed by John Cumberland and Gertrude Robinson,…

Hongkong may presently have another high-class kinema theatre. Tentative steps have been taken towards the site of the Bello Building, known also as the College Chambers, at 31 Wyndham Street. The present owner is Mr. Xavier, a printer.

With the support by the Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce, arrangements have been made to hold several public meetings, in connection with the visit of the Commission for Combating Venereal Diseases. Specifically, a meeting for men of the European community will take place at the Chamber of…

With reference to the Magistracy, a meeting of the Licensing Board will be held in the Council Chamber on Friday. John Johnson Blake applied the theatre License for the World Theatre.

A meeting of the Chinese General Chamber of Commerce was held yesterday afternoon with the Hon. Mar. Lau Chu-pak in the chair. The Chairman announced that some of the members had engaged the most celebrated actor in China to perform at the Tai Ping Theatre, where the Chinese will entertain the…

Mr. S. [sic] Stuart Blackton who produced 'The Glorious Adventure,' is to produce the film on Dorothy Vernon, whose romantic elopement with Sir John Manners has formed the basis of many plays and stories. Lady Diana Manners is supposed to play the role of her ancestress Dorothy Vernon…