L. S. Robert Willa, (No. 63) placed Pang Kai before Mr. Haseland, at the Police Court on Monday, charged with assaulting him whilst in the execution of his duty at the Ko Shing Theatre on the 29th ultimo. Wills stated that defendant, while in the theatre, would not sit down, thereby obstructing…
Arrangements have been made for a meeting at the City Hall on Dec 7 between Billy Bellew and Roberts of the Dockyard Police. On Thursday nest Billy meets Taff Childs, and they are expected to go 10 rounds for a side stake of 200 at the Victoria Cinematograph.
Under the auspices of the Odd Volumes Society, Mr. J. B. Suttor, Commercial Commissioner for New South Wales will lecture at the City Hall on Thursday, at 5:15 p.m., on Australian life. The lecture will be illustrated by cinematograph pictures, specially taken for the New South Wales Government…
The opium case continued. Mr. J. H. Taggart, manager of the Hongkong Hotel, said he had known a man named Sydney Cohen for about ten years. To witness's knowledge he was connected with the cinematograph business as he had seen films which he carried.
Summonses against the Victoria Theatre, the Tai Ping Theatre, the Hongkong Theatre and Empire Theatre were heard yesterday at the Police Court. The case of the Victoria Theatre, which was summoned on three counts, was heard first, the charges being for neglecting to close a passage or gangway…
The Hon. Mr. H. E. Pollock, K. C., President of St. George's Society, informs us that it has been decided by the Committee of St. George's Society to cancel the original programme. There will now be no entertainment at the theatre or ball at the City Hall.
A letter from a reader on some suggestions of weekend entertainments within Hongkong community. The writer mentioned that Mr Ray has done wonders in that poor alleyway of his, and if he has given a decent building (say the City Hall which would do splendidly for such, though as a theatre it is…
His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government, Mr. Claud Severn, C.M.G., attended the last tiffin given by the Colony to the United States sailors in port, held at the City Hall. His Excellency was accompanied by the Colonial Secretary, Hon. Mr. A.G.M. Fletcher, C.M.G. The visitors…
Before Mr. R. E. Lindsell, at the Police Court this morning, R. Leuterio, a Filipino, was charged by the Hongkong Amusements Company with having left their employ without giving proper notice. Defendant said his wife was ill and it was for this reason that he wanted to return to Manila. Mr. R. E…
Before Mr. R. E. Lindsell, at the Police Court yesterday, R. Leuterlo was charged by the Hongkong Amusements Company with having left their employ without giving proper notice. In turn, Mr. R.E.A. Webster appeared for the prosecution. The defendant wanted to return to Manila and take a short…
Proprietors of local cinemas this morning figured in the Police Court on several summonses for affixing bills and posters on Crown property. Mr. H. W. Ray of the Coronet Theatre was summoned on two courts – for posting bills on prohibited walls at Lower Albert Road and at the flight of steps…
Two concerts only: City Hall, St. Andrew's Hall, tonight at 9.15 p.m., Eugenie; Star Theatre, Kowloon, Monday, January 12 at 9.15 p.m., Leopold. Premyslav, world-famous Polish musicians, assisted by Mr. Harry Ore at the piano. Popular prices: $3, $2, and $1. Booking at Moutrie's and…