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MONDAY, APRIL 17, 1933.
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TO-DAY'S PROGRAMME.
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Effective June 1 to July 31, the Duplicate play has not yet been organization beforehand if things · 12.30 p.m.-European programme Canadian Pacific will issue Special devised, there can be no doubt are to go smoothly. The manager of recorded music-from ZB.W.'s Excursion Fares from Hong Kong that it is a genuine test of skill, should take no part in the play. Library.
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(In F Minor)
(Beethoven, Op. 57)
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While the element of luck is not He should be free to deal with any 1 p.m.--Local Time & Weather The "horror" phase in pictures eliminated entirely no player can difficulties or questions that may Report. has not yet ended. Boris Karloff's blame the cards for his failure. arise, to collect the boards and 1.15 p.m.-A relay of the Hong next, "The Mummy" is now show-Too much aportance should not score sheets in order to be able to Kong Hotel Orchestra by courtesy and return.
be attaches to the winning of a announce the results speedily at the of the Management. (During the| ing at the Central Theatre.
single contest. When one team is fond of the match. It is well to intervals recorded music will be July from Hong Kong and bear fin- It is a tale of ancient Egypt, definitely stronger than another it have typewritten rules placed on broadcast from the Studio). with huge sets designed by Will will win certainly, but where merit the tables as it saves a great deal Pogany, the American scenic artist, is level surprising results may oc- of time and trouble and
is pre- ferable to verbal announcement. and Boris Karloff breaking all re-
On the same cards, for example, The design should be to make every- 1st flour, No. 74, Queen's Road cords for Cantastic make-up as a
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jmay be declared. At one table it for the players so that they may
is won owing to the initial lead. have no doubt as to their proce-į At the other table the contrnet is dure. Many tournamenta are 1st Movement- defeated because of a different spoilt by inadequate preliminary Allegro assai. lead. It cannot be argued staff work. A referee should be 2nd Movement- that the play in either appointed to settle any dispute and Andante con moto. case Was
bad. The lead his decisions should be regarded as 3rd Movement-
The which enabled the players to make final.
manager should their contract may have beau decide how many tables can sound enough. The other may be accommodated. Many tourna- have been a pure fluke. Similar-ments are overcrowded and the ly, a grand slam which ought not chairs and tables are uncomfort-Vocal Based on an original story by to have been called may be won by lable. Above all it is desirable not Barry Connera and Philip Klein, ja side through a particular open- to make these contests too long. and directed by Raoul Walsh, "Meing lead or a lucky finesse, thus Four hours should be the limit. In And My Gal" featuring Spencer giving them a considerable ad- that time a match of 32 hands can Tracy and Joan Bennett is now vantage over the really better side, be played without undue hurrying| showing at the King's Theatre. which has been content to call, if the organization is good.
Joan Bennett portrays the role more correctly, only a little slam. of a sophisticated cashier in a Differences, of course, occur in the W. S. BAILEY & CO., LTD.. downtown New York restaurant, bidding. On some hands it is difi- Kowloon Bay. while Tracy appears as a smart cult or impossible to say exactly New Work & Repairs. Call Flag "L" young detective. Their romance what the correct declaration should Sole Agents for Kelvin Motora.leads to exciting paths, particular- be. The fact that a declaration
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"ME AND MY GAL"- KING'S THEATRE.
|
LESSON SERMON.
First Church of Christ, Scientist-Hong Kong.
"Luctrine of atonement" was the
y for Tracy, who runs to earth a succeeds does not render it cor- gang of desperate bank robbers. rect. Bad calls sometimes win at This film, the second Tracy-Ben-Duplicate as they do in ordinary |nett partnership, is as good if not play and perfectly proper declara-j
better than their first picture, "She tions may be defeated, but allow wanted A Millionaire" which scoring for the vagaries of luck, it is subject of the Lesson-Sermon ed such a huge success wherever safe to say that success in a series all Churches of Christ, Scientist,
of contests is a proof of merit. A on Sunday, April 16, pair or team which wins consistent-
it was shown.
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"AS YOU DESIRE ME— QUEEN'S THEATRE
Allegro ma non troppo. (This Suite is from Z.B.W.'s
Library).
6.17-7.17 p.m.--Variety.
Gems- Mercenary Mary
Columbia Vocal Gems Chorus
Orchestral-
Four Indian Love Lyrics
for
Following te a suggestion those desiring a change in climate, scenery and surroundings:
June
2 Sail from Hong Kong by as.
"Empress of Russia"
4 Call at Shanghai
6
Call at Nagasak!
9067.8
Call at Kobe
9
Arrive Yokohama
10
Sail from Yokohama
Union Symphony Orch. 597R. 19
Arrive Vancouver
Vocal Gems-
(20)
21) At
Room with
The Student Prince
Vancouver. The Student Prince Co. from His bath at Vancouver Hotel
Majesty's Theatre 9090.22) With meals
Orchestral-
23)
24 Take local steamer to Victoria 25)
The Sorcerer's Apprentice Orchestra of the Paris
Conservatoire 67335-D. 26)
Orchestral--
27) At Victoria. Room with bath
provided at Empress
The St. Louis Blues Stephen Faster Medley in
Guy Lombardo & His Royal
Canadians 50256-D.30)
The Golden Text was: "There is
"For be
ly at Duplicate has established its one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Chriet supremacy, and this should be ac-
Jesus" (1 Tim: 2:5.). knowledged ungrudgingly.
Among the citations which com- As pointed out last week, a goodprised the Lesson-Sermon was the club card-room player is not by
the Bible: follow ng romf Greta Garbo, most famous of all any means always a good match what glory is it, if, when ye sreen stars, and the idol of mil-player. Duplicate play auita cer- buffeted for your auflts, ye shall lions, makes a welcome re-appear-ain temperaments. There
nee on the local screen in "A those who have a flair for it, and take it patiently? but if, when ye, You Desire Me", now showing at those whu And it tiresome and bor./do well, and suffer for it, ye take}
it patiently, this is acceptable with ing in the extreme. The timid and God. For even hereunto were se Cast Including such have a
poor lime. Self-con-
called: because Christ also suffered famous stars as Eric von Stron-ladence is a great asset, and the suc for us, leaving us an example, that hein, Owen Moore and Albert Con-cessful match-player must possess
the Queen's Theatre,
With a
for lovers.
are
not
ti, the film gives an excellent picit in marked degree, but he musty should follow his steps: Who, Lure of the many scenic beauties not be a rank egotist. He must when he was reviled, reviled during the Italian "Feast of Mid- have confidence, not only in him again; when he suffered, he threat- Bummer" & traditional celebration self, but in his partner, and must ehed not; but committed himself to] be prepared to subordinate him him that judgeth righteously: Who The film which is adapted from self for the benefit of his
his own self bare our sins in his side.
own body on the tree, that we be the stage play of the same name. Duplicate play necessitates
good has scored a huge success where
team work. The individual must be ing dead to sins, should live unto ever it was shown.
an opportunist. He must not falter. right-coumess: by whose stripes (1 Pet. 2:20, Missed opportunities and mistakes Ye were healed." may be redeemable in ordinary 21,23,24). play, but not at Duplicate, in which Jane slip may be fatal To mise
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"THE LOST SQUADRON"- MAJESTIC THEATRE.
Above
28) Hotel with meals. |29)
July
1 Sail from Victoria by 84. "Em- .
press of Russia”
Instrumental-
Norwegian Dance No. 3 in G
Major Norwegian Dance No. 4-in D Georg Schneevoigt & the London 19 Symphony Orch. 7129-M-14 Orchestral-
12
Arrive Kobe
Arrive Yokohama
Arrive Nagasaki
16
Arrive Shanghai
Leave Shanghai
Ted Lewis Presents a Miniature 17
Dance Programme
Song-
19
Arrive Hong Kong
A tour of 47 days, including steam- Kate Smith Presents a Memory ship accommodation with bed (not
Programme
56000-D.
berth) and meals (Canadian Pacific standard), hotel-necommodation at Canadian Pacific Hotels, fncluding room with bath and meals at a fare
7-17-7.45 p.m.-Orchestral... Anacreon Overture (Cherubini) Willem Mengelberg & His Con-of: certgebouw Orchestra of Amster-
dam 67420-D. The Jewels of the Madonna-
Intermezzo (Wolf-Ferrari) The B.B.C. Wireless Symphony
First Clasa G$635,00 Tourist Class—G$833.00
A longer stay may be arranged by to payment of additional amount cover hotel and steamship accommo- Orchestra 9031dation desired.
Semiramide-Overture (Rossini) The B.B.C. Wireless Symphony
Orchestra 9076, 7.45-8 p.m.-From the Studio. A talk on "How to Dress" by
by "Collette".
8 p.m.-Local Time & Weather
8.3-11.30 p.m.-A relay from the
10.30 p.m.-Rugby Press News. 11.30 p.m.-Close Down All records in the above
WHAT PRICE GLORY?
-
Reuter.
NOTICE OF REMOVAL.
Berlin. When Herr Abendroth, the The Lesson-Sermon also includ-! ated the following passages from
Cologne musical conductor, re- turned to Germany after a con- game declaration when the game is the Christian Science text-book, Report.
cert tour in Holland, he was com- procurable is grievous. If the rea-"Science and Health with Key to
pelled to pay 32 shillings duty on The self-sacrificing brotherhood sonable chance is there it must be, the Scriptures," by Mary Baker Ko Shing Theatre.
a number of large laurel wreaths of men, air thrills galore, and staken; to play for paltry penalties Eddy:" Jesus bore our infirmities;
presented to him by Dutch ad- glorious romance are combined in is not worth while. On the other he knew the error of mortal be
Euro-mirers, the RKO-Radio Pictures' "The Lost hand, flag-flying at Duplicate does lief, and "with his stripes (the re-
njection of error) we are healed."pean programmes are kindly sup German customs officials had Squadron" now showing at thejnot pay. You cannot recover Majestic Theatre.
big fine by forcing your adver-"Despised and rejected of men,"plied by Messrs. Anderson Music classified the wreaths as "green- Richard Dix and a remarkable suries to forfeit game. A big returning blessing for cursing. he Co., except where otherwise stated. stuff.”
taught mortals the opposite of supporting cast appear in this dra-penalty is a dead loss. mati air-thriller.
Steadiness is essential.
themselves, even the nature of God; — Jall else these conteats have shown and when error felt the power of Truth, the scourge and the cross that it is the stable player who
awaited the great Teacher." (P. win. Brilliance may bring off an occasional coup but reliability wins 20:14). in the long run. So called "psy. chic" bids are at a discount. They
GUN-POWDER IN THE OVEN. The inimitable Clive Brooke, star seldom achieve their purpose. Just of many pictures, cómes back on as at Poker the habitual bluffer is
Paris. the local screen in Sherlock Hol-caught so at Duplicate the only
A farmer in a village. near mea" now showing at the Oriental player who can ho, to bring off
Charente Inferior, Theatre.
ja psychic bid successfully is the one Rochefort, Like all his other picture, Brooke who is generally sound in his de-placed a box of gun powder in by his wonderful personality and clarations and who has established the oven of his cottage to dry. acting powers, carries the film a reputation for propriety,
The man was killed, his wife through, making it one not Boon The conduct of Duplicate Tour seriously injured and the house forgotten.
nament especially on a large scale blown sky-high. Reuter.
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"SHERLOCK HOLMES"—____ ORIENTAL THEATRE
,!
POP - Evidently The Explanation Is Out Of Tune Too.
HOW IS IT MY VIOLIN IS ALL OUT OF TÜNE
PERHAPS SOMEONE'S
BEEN FIDDUNG
WITH-IT. AGAIN
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