(No. 2 Zetland Street, Corner of Hoorain-Ali's, near Clock Tower) Every evening at 9:15 p.m. Miss Helene Thorne (Miss Coke). Miss Ruby Ray. On Saturday, the 29th inst., Prof. P. Gonzales will appear and give violin solos. Picture songs. Handsome new films. Price details included.
Manila papers say that a Spaniard named Honorato Apestagina Pascual, who has been running a cinematograph show in Hongkong, is charged with attempting to smuggle 17 kilos of opium into the Philippines. He has been released on a cash bail of P. 1,000 pending the trial.
The only first-class show in the colony. Excellent films, orchestra in attendance. Daily change of programme. Complete change twice a week, Monday and Friday. Daily at 6:30 and 9:15 p.m. Matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 4 p.m. (half price). Wyndham (Flower) Street (Opposite G. P. O.).
The Salon Cinema Theatre comparising: cinematograph apparatus, dynamo, furniture, trade fixtures and goodwill including lease of premises for about 2.5 years. Terms: cash
The Salon Cinema Theatre comparising: cinematograph apparatus, dynamo, furniture, trade fixtures and goodwill including lease of premises for about 2.5 years. Terms: cash
Mr G. P. Lammert offered by auction today, in one lot, the Salon Cinema Theatre, but no sale was effected.
Mr. Geo. P. Lammert will sell by auction on Saturday the scenic railway which proved such a great attraction at the University Bazaar. From figures which have been placed at our disposal it would seem that, assuming the number carried averaged half a car per trip, i.e. 30, takings of $144 per…
An interesting auction will take place at Mr. G. P. Lammert's rooms on Saturday when the scenic railway, which proved such a draw at the University Bazaar, will be sold to the highest bidder, the money realised going to the University Fund. We understand that several parties are 'after…
Mr. G. P. Lammert will sell the Scenic Railway by public auction at noon tomorrow.
There was quite a gathering of bidders at Mr. G. P. Lammert's auction rooms on Saturday for the sale of the scenic railway which was such a prominent feature in the entertainments at the Hongkong University bazaar. They were not, however, in venturesome mood, and from $2,000 the offers…
Mr. E. B. John, the president of the Globe Moving Picture Shows of California, came to Hong Kong together with Mr. W. H. Lynch. They made a tour of the world, took scenic and industrial films which will be shown all over the world and that also will be made use of by the Educational Department…
Authors may write books but they do not necessarily have a good result. The reward of writers is very meagre. Mr. J. E. P. Muddock believes the free libraries are the ones to blame. The change, in so far as the reading of stirring romance was concerned, he attributed mainly to the cinematograph…
The new programme at the Hippodrome at Causeway Bay attracted a good house last night. Miss Merie did a particularly graceful equestrian turn. Signor Serra's performances, the double vaulting act of the Sister Mariani, and the Spanish dances given by some of the other ladies of the company…
There was a good attendance at the Victoria Theatre last night and an excellent programme was offered, including the dramatic film 'A Rogue of the Turf.' Misses Raynor and Montez are still in great demand. On Friday the 28th, a complimentary benefit will be given to Mr. P. Madariaga,…
The successor to Mr. Madariaga, Senior P. Villaverde, made his first appearance at the Victoria Theatre as pianist and conductor on Saturday last. The drama screened last night 'The Wreck of the Aurora' was particularly interesting. Kinetophone is soon to be introduced at the Victoria…
Mr. P. Villaverde, who arrived in Hongkong recently to substitute Mr. Madarriaga as musical conductor at the Victoria Cinematograph Theatre, will soon have a number of musicians to play under him. These are expected to arrive shortly from Shanghai. The new orchestra added to the nightly…
John Rivers, from Mexico, is one of the most persistent boxers of today. The film, which will be shown at the Victoria Theatre on Monday night will portray one of the most strenuous contests River engaged in, and every detail of the fight is in it. Booking is going along well at Moutries; photo…
Cinematograph pictures are being used to help Mrs. John D. Rockefeller to learn the art of lip reading, as she is gradually becoming deaf. Specially prepared pictures are thrown on a screen in her home.
The East Cinematograph Company, Ltd. has been registered under the Hongkong Companies Ordinance. It is the intention of this Company to build several cinematograph halls in the colony and elsewhere, and a start has been made at Yaumati, where the 'Tai-Yat' (No. 1) hall is already well…
The committee in charge for the Shanghai Billiard Championship was able to secure the Bijou Theatre for the final. Mr. C. W. Porter and Mr. A. P. Stokes put up a good game and Mr. Porter eventually won.