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(By ELY CULBERTSON) World's Champion Player and
Greatest Card Analyst
Playing A Hand At Notrump. Expert players are generally more fond of notrump hands than of any others, particularly when the hand contains a long suit which can be
immediately. This is because the opponents are a disadvantage automatically at
run
in discarding, as they cannot know the exact make-up of
Declarer's
hand and therefore, are unable to
plan a perfect defense against De- clarer's various plays.
more
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play than one possible line of which will depend on the die- Often, cards which are made. however. he has only one pos- sible method and
merely
not hope that the opponents do realize this fact. The following hand is fairly simple, but illus- trates the above point.
North-Dealer. North-South vulnerable.
North:--
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"BONDAGE"-KING'S
THEATRE
RADIO"
TO-DAY'S PROGRAMME.
The following programms will be broadcast to-day from the Hong Kong Broadcasting Station Z.B.W. ona wavelength of 355 metres (845 |K.C.')) :—
12.30 p.m.-European programme of recorded music kindly loaned by A Listener.
AFRICAN GOVERNMENT
AIDS FARMERS Attempt To Save Ten, Million Sheep.
STRICKEN BY DROUGHT
Pretoria.
Swift action has followed the ur gent appeals for asistance made to the Government by a deputation of 1.18 p.m.-A relay of the Hong Kong farmers from the drought-stricken Hotel Orchestra by courtesy of the
1 p.m.-Local Time & Weather Ra-| port.
Management. (During the intervals areas of the Orange Free State, and recorded
music will be broadcast from the Government is making stren the Studio.)
1.30 p.m.-Rugby Press News, etc. uous efforts to prevent the almost of the Free 2 p.m.-Close Down
State's 10,000,000 sheep.
ist of Beries of Lessons in Canton-complete obliteration
Two Studio Concerts Tonight.
ese from the Studio,
4.30-7 pm-Chinese
gramma.
recorded pr
7-10.30 p.m.-European programme
the The deputation which aw Minister of Agriculture (General
7 p.m.Closing Local Stock Quota.J. C. Kemp) painted a gloomy pic- tions, ele.
ture. They made it quite clear that
7.3.7.30 p.m.-Recorded Muals. Monologue
"All about The B.B.C."
the movement of stock to area where pasturage might be secured
tille Potter was out of the question as the ani- mals were too weak to move. The
Song
The Song of Songs
Alfred Piccaver (Tenor only solution to the problem, they jurged, was the transfer of mealies Vocal Duet--
Move Into My House
and other fodder to those Free Fletsam & Jetsam. State areas where conditions were Orchestral-
moll depressed. The Desert Song
Song-
The Light Opera Company.
One Little Kiss From You
Jassic Mathews (Soprano Song--
In The Town of Kasap
A special Cabinet Meeting was held and the Government promptly decided to provide facilities for the supply of fodder to the drought- stricken areas:
Theodore Chaliapine (Bass) The Government will make avail. 7.30-8 p.m.-The 1st. of a series of able special credit facilities for lessons in Cantonese by the Rev. Mr
of
"FRA DIAVOLO."——
H. G. Wells. (All listeners interested farmers which will enable them to QUEEN'S THEATHE in these classes are requested to have purchase maize at ils. per bag, de- by them a pencil and paper and alivered at the nearest railway sta- Laurel and Hardy's latest fea- copy of "Cantonese for Everyone" tion. Certain safeguards are, "Bondage," the new Fox Film
which
book may be obtained at the which is now showing at the Knig's ture-length comedy "Fra Diavolo," Bible Stage No. 2 Wyndham Sirent course, made, but, where the maize is required to feed woolled sheep, at the and Kelly & Walsh. Theatre, is a story of a shop-girl, the current attraction
8 p.m.-Local Time & Weather Re- the farmer must cede his wool clip ignorant of life and innocent-of-its-Queen's Theatre, is a picture which
|and wool~~subsidy-to-the-Govern- more serious side, who places her not only bears the stamp of the inport Etc
8.3-8.45 p.m.-Recorded Programmement as a guarantee of repayment. dividual, inimitable humour for Saxophone Solo- faith in a man's false promises.
Souvenir
The drought that has made this Nudy Wiedneft assistance to farmers so imperative, Humerous Dialogue---
the has; of course, also affected Army Estimates John Tilley of the Windmill Theatre. maize production of the country, London Consequently there is a shortage of maize, and the Government there- The White Horse Inn
fore warns farmers that they must Light Opera Company.
use the malze they purchase under this scheme economically, and only Stay With You
Jessie Mathews. [feed small quantities.
The Government is determined The Village Blacksmith
Mr. Flotsam & Mr. Jetsam. that speculators will not take ad- vantage of its action in providing Humorous Monologue-
Nonchalant Nonsens
these credit facilities, and it has in- the Naunton Wayne timated that it will not allow
It is an Alfred Santell produc-which these two comedians are tion, made from the stage play by noted, but has been supplied with Arthur Kober and Doris Malloy, a highly colourful background. and adapted from the famous The fun begins when the pair novel by Grace Stocote Lenku. are robbed of their life savings by
The leading roles are portrayed ja bandit and, seeking revenge, hitVocal Gems- by Dorothy Jordan and Alexander jupon the bright idea of becoming
brigands themselves. Hardy pre-Song-- Kirland.
notorious Already established as one of the tends he is Diavolo, a outstanding of the younger screen bandit chief known throughout the
is said Mles Jordan etars,
to country. Laurel becomes his trust-Vocal Duel- film her greatest þed henchman. Eventually they achieve in this performance. Alexander Kirk-jencounter the dangerous Diavolo land fills his role as the young himself and are made his prisoners. Their attempts to escape, their physician splendidly,
Song-"TreesTM The cast selected in support la blundera in trying to prevent the notable one and features a number bandit-chief from robbing the love Song Medley of Hollywood's youngster set. Itly Lady Pamela, and their inter
romantic liaison be- Fux Trot. of Hong Kong for a term of 75 On his actual holding East pro-is headed by Merle Tottenham of ference in a
from 1st July, bably should have passed the two"Cavalcade" fame, and includes tween a young officer and an ina-
daughter, supply years, commencing 1898 with the option of renewal notrump bid, but he disliked ac-Nydia Westman, Jane Darwell, Ed-keeper'a
rolling in its sente. at a Crown Bent to be fixed by cepting such a contract as anal and ward Woods, Isobel Jewell, Dorothy situations which keep the audience
Libaire and Rafaela Ottiano the Surveyor of His Majesty the therefore decided in favour of a still would further term of 24 semi-sign-off, which Kmg. for one
of three days leave his partner the option VORTR lenn the last
West felt that playing for game. four hearts would be impossible, and, although he knew he was be- ing signed off, decided the gam
PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.
of November increbf.
First Race from the Club House commences at 3 p.m. Members and their friends are cordially invited
to attend.
R. J. VERNALL
Hon. Secretary.
THE ITALIAN CONVENT ANNUAL CHARITY FAIR. 4th and 5th November (From 10a.m. to 8 p.m.) ADMISSION FREE
Beautiful and useful prizes are
in given exchange for tickets bought.
Tickets sold in advance and at the Fair.
all.
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"MISTRESS OF ATLANTIS”— CENTRAL THEATRE
Atlantis," now
Theodore Challanine (Base) price to be forced up to a figure
above 12-8d. a bag-Reuter.
Wilkie Bard.
Auf Wiedersehen, My Dear
Ambrose & His Orchestra. 8.46.9.15 p.m.-From The Btudio. Jazz Piano Belections by Pomping
Love Me Tonight
Bong of the Baya (Novelty)
the
Vila.
1.
8.
How Deep Is The Ocean (To be
sung and played)
4. St. Louis Blues
6. Body & Soul.
5. Contrasts (Novelty)
SPECIAL COINAGE FOR FIJI.
To Be Strung On String.
Sydney, N.B.W.
The Fijian Government has
113-
der consideration a plan to inaugu-
7. Learn to Croon (To be sung and rate a special coinage for Fiji. The
proposal is that the following coins shall be minted at the Royal Mint:- Pro-2-, 1/-, 68. (in silver) and 1d. and The latter will
d (in nickel).
that have a hole in the centre so they may be strung by the owner,
con-
9.15-5.30
p.m.-
Recorded
gramme. Orchestral-
Ting-A-Ling Waltı Nesting Time
Tack Hylton & His Orchestra and so be safeguarded from loss. Instrumental
It is believed that the new coinage Pale Volga Moon
will come into circulation You'll Fall In Love
early date. Reuter.
at
EN
"LADIES OF THE JURY”—— MAJESTIC THEATRE
played) "Ladies of the Jury", now show- "Mistrens of showing at the Central Theatre, ising at the Majestic Theatre, is an 8. Ain't Misbehaven'. opened The spade 7 was
the English version of Pierra especially amusing comedy South's Knave forced the Queen. Benoit's famous novel "Atlantide," cerning a mixed jury of men and
women who agree to disagree. Declarer could see that if he led produced by Nero Films.
With this plot as the motivating hearts immediatly he would
It le a fantastic romance laid in obliged to lead from the board at the heart of the Sahara, dealing with theme, the film plunges into
series of very comic situations and the seventh trick a prospect the fabled continent of Atlantis. which did not particularly please Brigitte Helen gives a splendid reveals much of the Inside work- him. North seemed likely to hold performance as the Queen, while ings of the American jury system.
Edna May Oliver, one of the fun. the Ace, of diamonds on the bid-Gibb McLaughlin and John Stuart ding, and so Declarer's first lead are admirable in their respective niest comediennes in motion pic- tures, has the leading role, exp was a low diamond, which was roles. taken by the King in Dummy. Five and rounds of hearts followed,
COMPANY MEETINGS Declarer chose to discard two dia-
THE HONG KONG & CANTON ICE MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
ported by Ken Murray, Roscoe Atés, Kitty Kelly, and George Hum. bert.
1.
De Groot, David Bor and Reginaid
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9.30-10.15 p.m.From the Stadia. Concert Programme
Mrs. L. Št. A. Sharpham.
16. Piano Solos--
Two songs of old London
(a) Buy My Strawberries (b) Dawg Vauxhall Way. Mr. G. O. Womack accompanied by
Mrs. St., A. Sharpham.1. 2. Piano Bolog
(a) Treika (Tachaikowski)" (b) Handkerchief Dance
(Grainger)
monds on the two long hearts aware of the possibilities and
SIX LIONS IN SIX SHOTS: North, meanwhile, was having his overtook the Queen with the King. Forced to make three Declarer was forced to win the troubles.
Naboomspruit.. discards, he finally decided in trick and led another club in des-
What is regarded as a world's S. favour of two clubs and a spade.peration. This was won by South Beautiful embroideries, painted
led from and a spade returned, which held record in lion shooting has been cushions and other pretty band- NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. Now a diamond was
Dummy and North thrown in the the hand to 8 tricks. - one short achieved by Mr. B. F. Trenfeld, of]
Naboomspruit, who with six shots work sold at very moderate prices.
TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN lead. He led the Queen of clubs, of the number contracted for.
discarded Had North not
so killed six lions. He encountered a Delicious sweets may be bought
that the TWELFTH OR-and if this card had been allowed
tickets at 10 cts. each.
assorted toys and useful gifts.
All welcome. All invited
THE ITALIAN CONVENT CANOSSIAN INSTITUTE,
NOTICE
and imported fruits exchanged for. DINARY YEARLY MEETING of to hold, Declarer would have ful-carefully and had South not been dozen lions and managed to get six &
he merely awake to the possibilities of the shots at them. He picked up six the situation, the hand would have dead lions within a radius of 30 A special attraction is a stall of the Shareholders in the Company Alled his contract ma
yards-Reuter. will be held at the Offices of the would have refused to win General Managers, 2 Lower Albert trick. South, however, was quite been made easily. Road, on WEDNESDAY, the 8th November, 1988, at 11.45 am, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors together with Statement of Accounts, and electing Directors and Auditors.
AN EVENT not to be missed.
THE INTERNATIONAL
FAIR & PAGEANT.
To be opened by Lady Peel at 2.80 P... SATURDAY, 4th November, in the Grounds of St. Andrew's Church, Kowloon.
ADMISSION:-...
Adults
· Ohildren"
.30 sta
re-
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 26th October, to the 8th November, 1985, both days inclusive, By Order of the Board of Directors
J. D. THOMSON,
Secretary. Hong Kong, 23rd October, 1988.
POSTAGE-ST
· Pipir 2,000 saxačt 'stainpa, groperly.
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without glast for lands, or beds a fountain- Parkar Symens with gold pelet and ina vieg The 200 Stkimps,'i vand the ortalogus with gl
Hong Kong, 2nd November, 1988. ESTEA FETON, JANELA
POP
The Young
Man's Taking No Chances.
CAN YOU SIGN YOUR NAME
WITH YOUR EYES
SHU
WELL, SHUT THEM
Mrs. Kura Kanis.
Songs-
.
(a) Arise, 0 Sun (Maule Day}. (b) Why Shouldn't 17. (Kennedy Ransell)
2 Studies by Chopin.
Mrs. Nura Hanis.) Rongi-
(*) Mighty Tak A Rose (Nevin).
Bells of the Sea (Selman) Kr. 1. Pedley accompanied by 13. ^n, Mrs. L. St. A. Éharpham.
from
8. Dick Barty at the Piano, 10.15-10.80 p.m.-relay Daventry of the Paramount Theatre Orchestra, directed by Lionel Fallaan.--. Belayed from the Paramount Theatre,
Mr. R. Padly accompanied by Mrs Manchester. (This relay will be con
1. Bt A. Sharpkam. tinued to 11 p.m. should reception
Dick Barty at the Piano
prove satisfactory).
Song
10.30 pmClose Down.
All records in the above European (a) Love (u A Merchant" (Carew): (b) Beller of St. Mary's (Adams) programmes are kindly loaned by a Mrs. G: C. Womack accompanied by Listener,...
By J. MILLAR WATT.
-AND SIGN. MY
REPORT!