Canton, May 30 – In consequences of the recent fire at Sam Kong, where about 500 persons were burnt to death in a theatre. Viceroy Chow has instructed the Provincial Treasurer and the Provincial Judge to send a special officer to investigate in order to give satisfactory compensation to the poor…
For 11th, 12th and 13th, May, 1908. Amongst some new films, 'Mother's Love.' Two performances nightly. Don't forget the address: Des Voeux Road (Pottinger Street Corner).
Reuter has temporarily immortalised Bishop Awdry of Tokio. This Bishop Awdry is one to whom we may listen with a degree of defence, since he is no mere globetrotter whose ideas are absorbed through the cinematograph of a fast train's windows.
The Victoria Cinematograph received a series of new films by the last mail from Europe, some of which will be exhibited on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings. The piece de resistance is one entitled 'The Poor Mother' and it is said to be highly dramatic. Monday next will be the last…
On Wednesday, Emil T. Bunje, manager of the Asiatic Petroleum Co., charged Herbert John May, chief engineer of a steamer, with having behaved in a disorderly manner, and having used abusive and insulting language whereby a breach of the peace might have been occasioned at the Alexandra Theatre.…
This popular and high-class place of amusement is still 'making good,' and has some excellent talent which, combined with a capital selection of animated pictures, never fails to gain the support of the local community. One may visit the above theatre knowing that it will be nice and…
The League of Ministering Children is a charity organization. Its aim is to help blind and destitute children. Details of the fundraising activities, the Bazaar and Fancy Fete, have already appeared in the newspaper's advertising columns. The variety entertainments, the Cinematograph, and…
The Volunteer Parade Ground was prettily enclosed with flag barriers. This year's bazaar and fete were successful. The Governor and the Colonial Secretary were present. Mrs. Peter, Mrs. Stedman, Mrs. May, Mrs. Tomkins, the Misses Loureiro and Mrs. Jordan were the most prominent workers. The…
Mrs. May, president of the Ministering Children's League, wants to specially thank Mrs. Tomkins, Mrs. Peter, Mrs. Eves, Miss Loureiro, Mrs Jordan, Mrs. Seth, Mrs. H. W. Bird, for helping Messrs. W. Powell and Company, Messrs Lane Crawford and Company, Wesmann Limited, Chazalon and Company,…
Tonight! Tonight! Special programme. Friday, May 7th, grand benefit tendered to Steve Adson and Thorne Jessie. The universal favourites. A monster programme of unparalleled uniqueness. Miss Hilda, serpentine dancer.
The celebrated comedy duo. Steve Adson and Thorne Jessie. In a grand change of programme. The act entitled 'Paragraphs.' Special Announcement: on Friday evening, May 7th, special performance of Mr Steve Adson and Miss Jessie Thorne will be arranged. Saturday, Sunday and Tuesday, 8th,…
Canton, 8th May – The new theatre opposite the Dutch Folly has been completed and the first performance in the new building took place yesterday.
(No. 2 Zetland Street, Corner of Hoorain-Ali's, near Clock Tower) Tonight and every evening. 9 to 11 p.m. Miss Ruby Ray, singer and dancer. 'Eugene Mack,' typical singer and picture songs. Saturday, 15th May: First appearance of Miss Helene Thorne (Late Geo. Edwardes' Musical…
At the Criminal Sessions yesterday, Chung Ho was charged with uttering a forged bank note and with being in possession of a forged bank note. The prisoner went to a cinematograph show in the town on May 17th and to buy the tickets, which were only about forty cents, he tendered the bank note…
Calcutta, January 4 – Yesterday Mr. Justice Fletcher decided the case of Warwick Major, manager for Mr. Maurice Bandmann, against A. Stephen, proprietor of the Empire Theatre, claiming R15,000 in compensation for telegrams of a defamatory character sent in May last to Mr. Bandmann. – '…
Premier hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). Schedule details included. Grand success of Miss Addie Leigh, Miss Winnie Ryan, Miss Maggie Fraser and Little Percy, will remain until May 4. Coming: Two eminent artistes, Jim Harvey and Madge Morris.
London, June 16 – There is great consternation in sporting circles over the attitude of the authorities in regard to the Jeffries-Johnson fight for the heavy-weight world's championship. For the moving pictures privileges alone, the sum of £30,000 has been fetched, but this is nothing…
Premier hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). The wonderful Sadie, also Miss Myra James and Mr Sam Gale. Farewell appearances tonight or Miss Winnie Ryan. Tomorrow! Debut of Miss Laura Diamond. Monday, June 27th, debut of Miss May Lewis. Next week: a grand film of…
Premier hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). Schedule details included. The wonderful Sadie, also Miss Myra James and Mr Sam Gale. Tonight! Debut of Miss Laura Diamond. Monday, June 27th, debut of Miss May Lewis. Next week: a grand film of the most complete…
Premier hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). Schedule details included. Grand success of Miss Laura Diamond. Monday, June 27th, debut of Miss May Lewis. The funeral production of King Edward VII are expected in day's time.