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.
A new machine, Vanoscope, invented by Lewis C. Van Riper and exhibited by W. J. Robinson, manager of the Vanoscope Company, will replace the flicker from pictures projected upon the normal screen. It is not as tiresome to the eyes and can eliminate the danger of fire. The exhibitors displayed a…
Mr. Henry W. Gladwin, representative of Australian Films, Ld. is investigating the possibilities of film business in the Far East and is establishing a connection in Hongkong. The company controls over 100 of the finest cinematograph shows.
The wrestling match at the Victoria Theatre attracted a full house, the bouts being refereed by Mr. W. Logan. The contestants have both done strong man turns while Seherbelis gave good examples of breaking holds and wriggling out of tight places.
Last night in the benefit performance at the Victoria, H.E. the Governor, Lady May and the Misses May were present for a little while, as were also H.E. Major General Kelly with Mrs. and Miss Kelly, Commodore Anstruther, the French Consul and Miles. Liebert and a large number of officers of both…
Mr. Robert W. F. Douglas and Miss Hilda Barry gave a short season at the Victoria Theatre where Mr. Douglas told an old story of youthful trials and hardships.
Mr. W. F. Blake calls attention it is he and not Mr. J. J. Blake of the Victoria Theatre who is arranging the St. Joseph Boy Scouts concert.
Friday's Relief Fund performance at the Victoria Theatre included Mr. Harry Ralph and Mr. W. Bassett Cawaey. Mr. Ralph's 'A Voyage of Disaster' monologue was humorous and successful. Performances by Taylor, Haylock, Millar, Palmer, Bombardier McArdle, Douglas and Barry.
Another very successful patriotic concert was given last night at the Victoria. The Band of the 74th Punjabis played some splendid selections, and one of the bandsmen, Allah Dah, gave a piccolo solo. Miss May Clarke, the Carsons, Mr. Harry Relph, professor Gonzalez, Mr. George Grimble and Mr.…
On Mar 6-9, 'The Nigger' in 5 parts, presenting Mr. William Farnumin the most sensational heart-rending and emotional photoplay ever produced, depicting the liquor and race problems of America in 1846, introducing to the public of South China, the first of a series of famous photoplays…
Police Sgt. McDonald was in the role of defendant yesterday, being charged with assult by the proprietor of the Chung Fa Mo Toy cinema. Appearing to prosecute for the Chinese proprietor, Mr. W. E. L. Shenton said that at the evening exhibition of pictures on May 27 the defendant was watching the…
Mr. W. M. Barker of Singapore representing the Australasian Films Ltd., is staying in Hongkong to supply the 'Palisade' Cinema with world's pictures. 'The Port of Missing Men' with Arnold Daly in the leading role will be screened. This production is similar to '…
Several films will be shown on Friday at the Palisade, including 'Caprice,' acted by the Famous Players Co. featuring Mary Pickford. In addition, 'A Marriage for Money,' several Keystone films and Harry's Gazette. 'Sixty Years a Queen' is coming on Friday.
The programme arranged for the concert in aid of the Lord Kichener Memorial Fund promises well. Local talent figures on the programme. Members of the Venus Amateur Dramatic Club will appear and war drama 'c' will be screened. Performance by 'Charlie' of the 'What nots,…
Police Reserve Orchestra will play at St John's Ambulance Brigade Concert at the Victoria Theatre in aid of the British Red Cross.
There was a large attendance at the Victoria Theatre at a benefit concert in aid of the Lord Kichener Memorial Fund. All items were greatly enjoyed and several pictures including the 'The Victoria Cross' were shown. Performance by Mr. Hatton, Messrs King and Gray, Mr. T. W. Mackay,…
Police Reserve Orchestra will play at St John's Ambulance Brigade Concert at the Victoria Theatre in aid of the British Red Cross.
Tonight at 9.15 pm and for one night only, 'A Daughter of the People,' powerful drama of love, labour and redemption in 5 parts, featuring Saura [sic] Sawyer, Frederick de Belleville and Robert Broderick; the five part drama, with photo illustrations by Irvin Willat surrounds the life…
A Daughter of the People' for 1 night only featuring Saura Sawyer, Frederick de Belleville and Robert Broderick by World Film Corporation
There is no doubt whatever that a determined attempt is being made in certain quarters to discredit the kinemas. The appointment of a Commission of Inquiry, an unofficial body, it is true, but composed of responsible and reputable men and women, has been seized upon as an excuse to create a…