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BRIDGE NOTES
Adopting. The Best Alternative
by Ely Culbertson.
Writers and teachers of Bridge constantly emphasise the neces- sity of making a sound plan of play as soon as the Opening lead is made and the Dummy is sprend on the table. It is quite true that often at this very moment the De clarer is confronted with alerna- tive lines of play, one line leading to defeat and the other to victory. [It requires a nice weighing of al- Iternatives to determine in Buch
line cases the
that should էր followed.
Recently at one of the Bridge Clubs I saw a hand bid to a Small Slam contract and made by the CO., LTD., Kowloon Bay, Declarer adopting the best method Call Flag "of attack available, retaining as it Kelvin Motora. did the elements of safety that
other lines of play did not offer.
The hand was:
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COMPANY MEETINGS West:-
UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CANTON, LIMITED. (Incorporated in Hong Kong)
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
N
H-Q 10 2
D-K 10 2
C-9 4
that the ORDINARY YEAR-[South:—-
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H.-A K 7
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C-K QJ 10 8 5 The bidding: (Figures after
LY MEETING of the Society will HONG KONG DOLLAR DIRECTORY.
On sale ut all book-stalls and at the be held at the HEAD OFFICE offices of the Publishers, 3A, Wynd-Union Building, Hong Kong, on FRIDAY, 26th MAY, 1934, at 11 fo'clock a.m.,, for the purpose of re-
ceiving the Report of the Directors bids refer to numbered explan- and the Statements of Account tojatory paragraphtaj. 31st December. 1933, and of declar-South West North ing Dividend, ate,
28 (0 Pass 2H (2) The TRANSFER BOOKS of the 28 Society will be CLOSED from 8th GC (3) MAY to 25th MAY, Both Days in 1-The hand containe clusive.
SPORT NOTICES.
THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB
NOTICE.
THE MAY HALF YEARLY TH
GENERAL MEETING OF VOTING MEMBERS will be held at the Club House, Happy Valley..
on THURSDAY, 31st May. 1934, at 5.30 p.m.
By Order of the Board,]
A. W. HUGHES,
General Manager. Hong Kong, 30th April, 1934.
ALL MEMBERS are cordially THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE
Invited to attend and participate
in any discussion which may en-
sue.
By Order of the Stewards,
C. B. BROWN,
Secretary.
Hong Kong, 16th May, 1934.
THE CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE LTD.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
COMPANY, LIMITED. (Incorporated in Hong Kong)
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
that the SIXTY-FIFTH OR TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
DINARY YEARLY MEETING of the Company will be held at its HEAD OFFICE, Union Building,
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Figures In The Rumanian Limelight
DEXTER TATARESCU
KENG CARDLY
MICHAEL
MMG TAPESCIJ
Ex Queen Helene As BussAR,
Following revelation of a plot to assassinate King Carol, and his red-haired friend, Mme. Magda Lupescu, Prince Michael and many Government leaders, the Rumanian Cabinet is reported to have informed the monarch that the only way to save the country from a Fascist or military dictator- ship is to banish Mme. Lupescu and become reconciled with his divorced wife, ex-Queen Helene. is believed the views of the Cabinet are shared by Premier George Tatarescu, the most powerful man in the country, whose efforts were responsible for discovering and foiling the wholesale mur- der plot.
Amusements
Cinema Notes
"GUILTY AS HELL”—KING'S THEATRE
"Guilty as Hell"
FILM ASPIRANT
A BARRISTER,
No Chance For Aliens In Hollywood.
Sydney, N.S.W.
Mr. W. B. Molloy, who has been is a mystery admitted as a barrister by the Full
It
FISHING WITH AXES IN ONTARIO.
Fish Encased In Blocks Of Ice In River
St. Jacobs, Ontario. They go fishing with axes on the
The record winter froze the river
ashore.
the spring "break-
drama in which comedy is provid-Court is a graduate of the Univerbanks of Conestogo river. ed by Edmund Lowe and Victor sity of Sydney in arts and laws, McLaglen. It is Paramount's lat- and last September left Australia solid in several places, and fish were cst attraction.
for Hollywood to try his fortune in imprisoned in the ice. honour The supporting cast includes tricks but the 6-4-3 distribution such famous stars as Henry Ste-winning a competition conducted by up", blocks of ice have been cast
the talking picture industry afteri Now, with probably
justifies the bare phenson, Adrienne Amca, Richard Paramount Film Company, Ltd. minimum honour-trick require-Arlen, Ralph Ince and Nocl Frau-
Before leaving Australia, Mr. cis, who give splendid support in Molloy was admitted as a solicitor Fish up to 16 inches long are 2-North has a very strong hand a combination of hilarious comedy of the
encased in many of them, and vil Supreme Court of New opposite a Forcing two-bid. 01 and intriguing mystery.
South Wales. He was in the United lagers take axes to chop them out. course, the lack of fit with part- The film is an adaptation of States for four months. He had a -Router. ner's suit suggests caution, but Daniel N. Rubin's successful
small part in one picture and spent still the hand is strong enough (Broadway play, which deals with a month in the Paramount studios. to show both five-card suits. the number of Dr. Tindal's wife. making an investigation of the in- 3-Visioning North's holding of Victor McLaglen, as the detective dustry. He came to the conclusion five hearts to as good as the inspector, and Edmund Lowe, as that there was little chance for an Queen and feeling sure that he the reporter, are called upon to alien unless well known to the would find either the Ace of solve the mystery.
people of the United States. He clubs or the King of spades in
returned to Sydney on January 29.
THEATRE
the North hand, South decided ("FASHIONS OF 1934-QUEEN'S (-Reuter. not to temporise further but to bid for the Slam at once. West's Opening lead was
the
is now showing at the Oriental the Theatre.
COMPANY MEETINGS Hong Kong, on FRIDAY, 25th MAY, diamond Ace, and when the Dum- Paris fashion world is given
An intimate insight into
in Miss Pickford makes light of a 1934, ut 17.20 a.m., for the purpose my went down South studied the "Fashions of 1934", First Nation-difficult role-that of a young and of receiving the Report of the hand long and carefully. As the al's latest release in which Wil-wealthy girl who renounces every Directors and the Statements of cards lie there are two apparent liam Powell and Bette Davis are thing for the love of her husband, Account to 31st December, 1933, and losers-the heart Queen and the featured in the leading roles, played by Leslie Howard. of declaring Dividends, etc.
spade King. Even a successful "Fashions of 1934" is a highly The TRANSFER BOOKS of the
finesse against the King of spades amusing comedy drama în which ORDIN-Company will be CLOSED from 8th
is not sufficient to produce game Powell, as a high pressure promo- MAY to 25th MAY, Both Days in as it will still be necessary to drap ter, corners the Paris and New clusive.
the heart Queen, except in the York fashion maris. The picture An excellent cast of notable event of the remote possibility that also carries spectacular numbers, actors, including Victor McLaglen, both the spade King and nine drop chief of which is a fan dance by Boris Karloff, Wallace Ford and after the taking of a successful 200 beautiful girls. finesse.
FIFTY-THIRD
TARY GENERAL
MEETING of Shareholders will be held n1 the Offices of the undersigned ОП FRIDAY, the 25th May, 1934, ni Noon, for the purpose of receiv-
By Order of the Board,
A. W. HUGHES,
General Manager.
ing the Report of the General Hong Kong, 30th April, 1934.
Agents, together with a Statement: of Accounts for the year ended the 31st December, 1933.
and
The SHARE REGISTER TRANSFER BOOKS will be CLOSED from the 11th to the 25th May, 1984, both days inclu- sive.
In view of these conditions, South decided that the hand could
BRITISH TRADERS' INSURANCE│not be played safely upon the basis
COMPANY, LIMITED.
(Incorporated in Hong Kong)
"MEN IN HER LIFE ALHAMBRA THEATRE"
"THE LOST PATROL"--- 'CENTRAL THEATRE
Reginald Denny are featured
FAST
FRADIO
TO-DAY'S PROGRAMME
The following programme will be broadcasted to-day from the Hong Kong Broadcasting Station Z.B.W. on a wave length of 355 metres (846 K.C.'s):-
1.2.15 p.m.-European Programme, 1 p.m.-Local Time and Westber Report.
1.03 p.m.-Recorded Music.
1.15 pm-A Relay of the Hong Kong Hotel Orchestra from the Hang Kong Hotel Grill Room.
1.30 p.m-Rugby Press News, etc.
2.13 p.m. Close Down
A Pianoforte Recital from the
Studio To-night Dance Music.
4-7.30 p.m. Chinese Programme.
7.30-11.30 p.m. - European
gramme.
From the Studio.
Pro-
7.30-8 pm A Pianoforte Recital by Professor Jeno von Takacs,
8 p.m.-Local Time & Weather Re-
port.
8.03-8.26 pm
Light
Orchestral
Selections from Operas. "Faust" (Gouned arr. Weber}
Marek Weber & His Orch.
"Cavalleria Musticana"-Intermezzo
(Mascagni)
"Tales of Hoffmann-Barcarolle
(Offenbach)
New
Light Symphony Orchestra. "Aida"-Pantasie (Verd!, arr. Tavan).
Marck Weber & His Orch, 8.26-8.46 p.m.-Victor Herbert Melo- dies by the Victor Salon Group & Con cert Orchestra directed by Mathaniel Shilkret.
Ah! Sweet Mystery of Life-'Nealb the Southern Moon-I'm falling in Love with Someone Italian Street Song (from "Naughty Marietta") - Kiss me Again (from “Mlle. Modiste") -Gynay Love Song - Romeny Life (Czardas)—Badinage.
8.40-9 p.m.--Band Selections. "Zampa"Overture
(Herold, arr. Godfrey)
The Band of.H. M. Coldstream Guards "Songs of Wales"
The Regimental Band of H. M. Grenadier Guards. 9-11.30 p.m.-A Relay of the Hong Kang Hotel Dance Orchestra from the Hong Kong Hotel Grill Roam. 10.30 p.m.-Rugby Mid-day News.
Pres
11.30 p.m.-Close Down,, All Relays of the Hong Kong Hotel Orchestras are by courtesy of the Management.
AMERICANS TAKE TO
VODKA 1
Helsingfors. Thirty railway wagon toada' of vodka have been sold to the United States. The first four wagen loads have been sent to Estonia, whenco they will be shipped direct to New York. Reuter.
COLOURED
COTTONS
Shirtings, Poplins, Linettes, Stripes, etc.
Dresses
Curtains
Sunshades
Decorations
for
Cushion Covers
Shirts & Pyjamas
Children's Clothing
Uniforms for Schools
Professional Clothing
Tennis Court Screens
INDANTHRENI
in
the R.K.O. Radio picture, ""The Lost Patrol"
The film is based on the novel, "Patrol," by Philip MacDonald,
of a successful spade finesse as
"Men in Her Life", a romantic and its action takes place in the this left too much to chance, drama featuring Lois Moran and desert, where a British regiment Therefore he ruffed the diamond Charles Bickford, is Columbia's of troops are cut off from their NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. Ace with the small club and at current attraction now showing at comrades. Their stand against the
once laid down the Knave of the Alhambra Theatre,
Arabs is thrilling and highly en- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN spades, a perfect squeeze design- The film, directed by William tertaining.
DINARY YEARLY MEETING of filment of the contract.
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., Ltd, N that the SIXTY-EIGHTH ORed to make more probable the ful Beaudine, and fashioned from the
General Agents, Hong Kong, 3rd May, 1934.
famous novel by Warner Fabian, the Company will be held at its If the King wins this trick, two is highly entertaining, and thrill- HEAD OFFICE, Union Building, entries to the Dummy are assured ing. It deals with a girl's quest Hong Kong, on FRIDAY, 25th MAY, and thus a discord for the losing for romance and love. 1934, at 11.25 a.m., for the purpose heart can be stablished by leading! Victor Varconi and Donald Dill of receiving the Report of the the Queen of diamonds and ruffing away lend excellent support to the Directors and the Statements of in the closed band. East, how principal players. NOTICE ISIXTHE ORDINARY of declaring December, 1
&
"ESKIMO"-STAR THEATRE
Love that defies the dangers of the Arctic; a native hero with more romantic appeal than screen idol; and women whose beauty is touched with the pale sheen of Northern lights, are shown living their lives in "Eskimo," Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's. epic of the North filmed from the ] Mary Pickford reveals that she famous story by Capain Peter has lost none of her histrionic abi-Freuchen. Now the diamond Queen Wality and appeal in "Becreta." the ¡led, and East, who was marked United Artists' attraction, which "I AM SUZANNE," MAJESTIC with the King, was forced to cover, (Continued in next Column.)' South trumped, drew the remain-
WALLACE HARPER & CO., LTD: (Incorporated in Hong Kong) TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Account to 31st December, 1933, and ever, refused to win the Knave
with the King, whereupon South¦‹
and YEARLY MEETING OF SHARE- The TRANSFER BOOKS of the laid down the Ace of spades HOLDERS OF WALLACE HAR-Company will be CLOSED from 8th followed with the third round.. PER & CO., LTD. will be held at MAY to 25th MAY, Both Days in which was ruffed with the Ace in
Dummy, Lane, Crawford's, Hong Kong, on clusive. MONDAY, the 28th day of May, 1934, at 5.15 p.m., for. the purpose. of receiving the Statement of Ac- counts and the Report of the Board of Directors for the year ended 81at. January, 1984, and re-electing Directors and Auditors.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be closed from May}} 21st, 1934, to May 28th, 1984, inclu-| nive.
By Order of the Board, J. F. SHEA,
Becretary.
Hong Kong, 14th May, 1984.
By Order of the Board,
A. W. HUGHES,
General Manager. Hong Kong, 80th April, 1984.
Bring Your PRINTING Problems to Us
ing trumps, and East was forced
"SECRET,"--ORIENTAL THEATRE
THEATRE
Lilian Harvey, the exotle screen
to retain three hearts to the Queen; Dummy and to have led the Queen ster, gives one of her best par hence was compelled to bare down of spades, finessing it if East re-formances in "I am Suzanne,” the to the spade King, South. then fused to cover. If East covered, |latest Fox Film attraction. forced him into the lead with the the trumps would have been drawn Cast as a tender and wistfu} } last spade and fullled his con- and the same end-play situation dancer who is dominated by her i tract by permitting the heart re-created
dishonest, manager, (Lealia Banks) tum to run to the Knave,
The first line of play is prefer- Miss Harvey, as "Suzanne' breaks The alternative line of playable because it gives, the opponents away from the stage to join her dramas by would have been for the Declarer an added opportunity to err on the lover and to learn how to manipu
to have immediately utilised the defence, while, as the cards lie, late the puppets of a Marionette Acs of clubs for an entry to the either plan fulfills the contract show.
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