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BRIDGE NOTES
Falsecarding.
by Ely Culbertain
THE CHINA MAIL, THURSDAY, JUNE 7, 1934.'
To Curtsey at British Court
Falsecarding is not very much of an art, but it is an art that every player should practice some- times. Otherwise he will gain the reputation of being absolutely. If the opponents can be- wooden.
lieve every one of his plays their line of attack is frequently made. Imuch, easier for them.
In the following hand the West player was noted chiefly for the
ENGINEERS & SHIPBUILDERS, fact that every card he played was
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TUITION GIVEN.
PRIVATE LESSONS in English. Trench. Musin, Shorthand and Type-
MONTH,
THE ALBANY
Inland Lots 807 & 808.
THE UNDERSIGNED have been authorised to receive and accept offers for the above.
Further particulars, revised mini- mum price, etc. may be obtained on application.
LINSTEAD & DAVIS,
Gloucester Building.
Both sides vulnerable
North:--
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H.-10 8 6 4 3 2
D.-8 6
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D-K Q 10
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Two of the 21 American beauties who will be presented to King George and Queen Mary at Buckingham Palace at the forthcoming Court, are Miss Faith Whitney (left) and Miss Helen Lee Doherty (centre), both of New York's younger society set. At right, Mrs. Robert W. Bingham, wife of the United States Ambassador to Lon- don, who will present them.
Amusements EX-KING MISTAKEN
Cinema Notes
"MIDNIGHT CLUB-KING'S
THEATRE
"Midnight Club," a melodrama taken from obe of E. Phillips. Oppenheim's atories, featuring George Raft, Clive Brook, Alison Skipworth and Helen Vinson, is Paramount's current releusa
FOR BANDIT
Alfonso's Adventure In The Sudan.
STALKED BY ARAB CORPS
Alexandria.
Ex-King Alfonso of Spain has had an exciting adventure while. hunting big game in the Sudan.
He and his party were shooting, Raft plays the role of an Ameri-
the banks of the Dinder can detective and is called to Lon-along don by Scotland Yard to assist in River near the Abyssinian Border. sighted a large breaking
gang of jewel Suddenly they (Figures after bids in table refer to numbered thieves. During the course of the band of men in the distance.
Hurriedly the royal party took picture, Raft, who was known as a explanatory paragraphs).
dancer before he went to Holly-cover.
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South West North Enst
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Pass
INT (1)
Pass (2)
2 (3) Pass
4H (0) 5S
3II (4) 51
4C (5)
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Laining dances.
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
| (845 K.C7a) ;-
1-2.15 p.m.-European Programme.
I p.m.-Local Time and Weather Report
1.03 p.m.-Recorded Music.
3
CURVES BEST
BOX-OFFICE
LODESTONE
Appeal of Marcus Show At Queen's
WHAT THE PUBLIC WANTS
What is the most potent box- office magnet? Pretty girls and
1.15 p.m.-A Relay of the Hong lots of them. Such is the uncon- Kong Hotel Orchestra from the Hong trovertible opinion of Entrepro- Kong Hotel Grill Room. (By courtesy near A. B. Marcus, whose of the Management).
1.30 p.m.-Rugby Press News, Etc. 2.15 pan-Close Down. Recorded Programme from "Z.E.K."
To-night
6-8 p.m.-European Programme. 6-6.30 p.m. From the Studio. A Recital
new
Marcus Show is due at the Queen's for a Sunday matinee this week The form of entertainment special- ising in the exhibition of person- able females will survive all
me-
by the Successful chanical forms, is the belief of the (Highest Honours) Candidates at the showman,
recent Trinity College of Music "With the perfection of motion
Examination.
Programine
1. Lee Kit Yiu (age 9),..See
2. Ellen Chuw (age 17).
[pictures, such as colour and the
radio, it will be possible to provide drama and comedies by synthe tic means that will relegate flesh- and-blood plays to the scrap heap within the next decade or so," said Marcus recently.
Saw, third dimension, television and
(a) Toccatina (Handel)
(a) Pavane Farjean).
3.
Leung Yim Wa (age 15),
Caprice in D
Major
(Merkel).
4.
Lee Kwek Wei (aged 14),
Arabeske (McDowell).
6.
Luk Sau Lin (age 16),
6.
Amy Wang (age 8),
(b) Wood Nymph's Dance
Vogel als Prophet (Schumann)
(a) Prelude in G (Handel)
"But the celluloid and ether will never give a customer the same
kick as seeing a beautiful girl in person. There is no other element (Thomas F. Dunhill). in the show business that is equal
7. Annette Chan (age 1)
Allegro Scherzando (Vodorinski) as a box-office lodestone.". 6.30-6.47 p.m.-Lyric Suite (Grieg. Marcus contends that figures- Op. 54) played by the Royal Albert no play on words intended-prove Hall Orchestra conducted by Sir Lan-his contention. The immense for Idon Ronald,
Shepherd Boy
2. Norwegian Rustic March. 3. Nocturne
March of the Dwarfs.
tations, etc.
7 pm-Closing Local Stock Que-
6.47-7.15 p.m.-Light Opera Vocal Gema
tunes that have been achieved in exploiting the girl-song-and-dance style of entertainment from "Black Crook" to "La Vie Parec," the cur rent Marcus opus, are cited. The Marcus Show is Ap example. After 26 years of continuous Talanthe (Gilbert & Sullivan)
Joperation the expanded outfit in Columbia Light Opera Co.) Selection-
still regarded among showmen as Merrie England (Edward German) sure cure for ticket buyers'
New Symphony Orchspathy. Vocal Gems-
Les Cloches De Commeville
Over a quarter of a century agó (Planquette)
Marcus started operations with a Light Opera Company. more or less meritorious harle- 7.15-7.37 pm-Variety.
quinade consisting of seven per. Now ten times that number You're Gettin' to be a linbit with Mai Shuffle off to Buffalo
are on the pay roll. Whether as a The Four Musketeers vaudeville headliner or as a major legitimate attraction, the Marcus Noel Coward Modley
Show has for many seasons distin- Instrumental-
The B.B.C. Dance Orchestra guished itself as a production the I Cover the Waterfront
public wants to see, albelt Impre Sweetheart Darlin'
sario Marcus has no illusions that arranged for Eight Pianos. the Pulitzer Prize for the uplift of 7.37-8 p.m.-Light Orchestral Selce drama will be tossed in his lap.
Medley-
wood. gives several highly enter Evidently they had been seen,
but the strangers did not seem dis-Vocal- Clive Brook, who has been play-posed to attack. Instead they also BH (2) Pass Pass
ing the detective In many Sherlock look cover-and waited. Pass Park PHBS
Holmes' stories, plays the hunted Throughout the day the two 1-North belongs to
of a school
man this time. Miss Vinson is the parties stalked each other with players who believe that a no-girl in the case, while Allison Skip-great caution.
Then, towards trump response is weaker than worth plays the role of an English nightfall they came face to face- a suit response, holding that the Duchess.
but instead of shots there follow- Jalter should not be made
ed explanations, handshakes,
without at least 1% honour "THE SHOW-OFF"—ALHAMBRA (laughter. trick. Incidentally this theory
THEATRE
tions. The strangers proved to be a Schubert's Love Songs patrol of the Eastern Arab Corps. (Schubert-Borte)
Marek Weber & His Orch.
BONE.'
is held by only a very
few players, and these not soundly
COLONY HEALTH REPORT Metro-Goldwyn-Mayor has never They had mistaken the king and Bird Songs at Eventide (Costes) grounded in the theory of sys produced a more humourous pic his friends for marauders from
Gypry Moon (Borganoff)
Two cases of small-pox, eight tematic bidding. Obviously ture than "The Show-Off," featur- Abyssinia.-Reuter.
Albert Sandler & His Orchestra. cases of diphtheria, two cases of one heart is the correct bid. ing Spencer Tracy, is the current
Saschinka (Petpourri of Russian typhoid
five fever,
cases of 2-Hoping that the hand will even-attraction at the
Gypsy Songs and Dances) Alhambra
(Schnir
meningitis, and one case of poer- tually be played at notrump. Theatre.
Marek Weber & His Orchestra. peral fever were reported in the 8 p.m.-Local Time & Weather Re-Colony during the week ending
June 2. During the 9.30-18.30 p.m. -Chinese
same period Studio
two persona died from small-pox, 10.30 p.m.-Rugby Mid-day Fress two from diphtheria, one from News.
typhoid fever, one from meningitis, 10.35 pm-Close Down.
man) from this point the picture tells writing. Terma moderate. Alma LAMMERT BROS. A slight underbid, but after The film, adapted from the the story of the murders and the
Villas, Austin Rond, Kowloon.
COMPANY MEETINGS
PEAK TRAMWAYS COMPANY, LIMITED
N°
AUCTIONEERS, APPRAISERS
AND SURVEYORS,
- Public Auctions -
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THE Undersigned have received instructions to sell by Publir
ON
Monday, the 11th. June, 1984, commencing at 2.30 p.m. at their Sales Room,
4. Duddell Street,
TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
that the ANNUAL ORDIN-Auction ARY GENERAL MEETING of Shareholders will be held at the Hong Kong Hotel, Hong Kong, on MONDAY, the 11th. JUNE, 1934, at 11.30 a.m.. for the purpose of re- ceiving the Report of the Directora together with a Statement of Ac counta for the year ended 30th April, 1934.
A Valuable Collection of PEKING CURIOS
comprising:-
་
Old Porcelain and Pottery, Old The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Bronze, Jade. Agate and Crystals Company will be CLOSED from ornaments, Fine carved Ivory Fi- FRIDAY, 1st, day of JUNE, to gures, Lacquer ware, Embroidered MONDAY, the 11th, day of JUNE Coats and skirts, Palace Screen, 1934, both days inclusive.
Gold Silk Carpets, etc., etc., etc.
On View from Saturday, the 9th., JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON.
June, 1934. General Manager,
Hong Kong, 24th May, 1934.
HONG KONG BREWERS & DISTILLERS, LTD.
REPORT and
STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS FOR YEAR ENDED 318T DECEMBER 1934.
TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
Nihat the SECOND ORDINARY
YEARLY MEETING of Share-i holders will be held in the Com- pany's Board Room, 3rd floor, Rutton Building, 7 Duddell Street, Hong Kong on THURSDAY, 14th,j June, 1934, at 12 noon.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from 7th June to 14th June, 1934 both days inclusive,
By Order of the Board of Directors.
E. M. BARRETT,
Actg, Secretary.
Terms: Cash on Delivery
LAMMERT BROS.,
Auctioneers Hong Kong, 6th June, 1984.
PIPPERMINT
GET
always
delicious with
crushed ice
or
iced water
GET Fates. Revel (H
John Halliday, Charlie Ruggles, Nell Hamilton, Shirley Grey, Verce Teasdale and Jack LaRue play the leading roles,
port.
Concert
on a fro- number of deaths from tuberculosis
were 47.
9.30-9.47 p.15/
La Valse (Ravel)
all, a reversal of sulis is in it famous stage play which rocked [motive behind them, reaching a self a sign of strength. South Broadway with laughter and which thrilling climax when the murder- does not bold quite enough to broke all attendance. records, er is brought to justice by an avia-¦ justify a Force,
abounds in comedy situations that tor. 4-An underbid. Four hearts is come to a habitual braggart. It is
the proper response,
one of Tracy's finest roles.
8.30-16 p.m.- European Recorded and one from puerperal fever. The 5-East decides to enter the bid- The supporting cast includes
Programme from "ZE.L." quency of 640 KC7%. ding since it is now fairly clear such favourites as Madge Evans.
8.30-8.55 p.m-Band Music. that the eventual contract will Henry Wadsworth. Lois Wilson,
The Mill on the Rock-Overture- be in a suit.
Grant Mitchell, and Claude Gilling- "SONG PARADE"-CENTRAL G-South might make
who
THEATRE
E.B.C. Wireless Military Band. a Forcing water. Charles F. Riesner,
Mefistofele-Prologus (Boito) some of the greatest Pass at this point out he knows has made
Creatore's Band. "Song Parade", a Chinese pic-Selections from Mefistofela (Bolto) the caliber of the East player screen comedy hits directed. and feels that no large penalty:
ture, featuring Mr. and Mra. Sit
Creators's Band. "LOOKING FOR TROUBLE”— Kok Sin, is the Central Theatre's I Trovatore-Selection (Verdi) can possibly be obtained.
Creatore's Band. 1. QUEEN'S THEATRE 7-South finally comes to the con-
current attraction.
9.55-9.30 p.m.—The Entire Musical The picture, produced by the Numbers of "He Wanted Adventure" 2. clusion that his partner holds at least 5 trumpa. It seems
"Looking for Trouble," featuring Unique Film Company, is consider. {with_ though there is almost certain the two comedians, Spencer Tracy ed the "greatest Chinese all talking and Jack Oskie, Is United Artists' and singing pleture", yet produced ly some play for the Slam, Somewhat inexplicable but East current release now showing at the in China.
AS
|Queen's Theatre.
feels that he must try to mis- lead the Declarer as to the
The picture, directed by William location of the heart honour, if Wellman is filled with excitement
jand humour,
any.
Constance Cummings, Arline The West player, for reasons. Judge, and Judith Wood lend ex- best known to himself, decided to cellent support. open a club. Obviously the King
of diamonds, wauld have defeated "THE MAN FROM CHICAGO". the contract immediately, but the
club Opening gave the Declarer a
STAR THEATRE
chance. He ruffed the Queen in his "The Man from Chicago,” fea-||||| own hand and immediately laid turing Bernard Nedall, Albert | down the Ace of trumps.
Whelan, Joyce Kennedy and Dodd.
When East failed to follow suit Watts, is the British International he felt a slight shock, but the Picture's production now showing spades still offered an avenue of at the Star Theatre. escape. The Queen and King were The film, 'which is taken from the played from the Dummy and West play by Reginald Simpson, .con- played on them his 9 and Knave. cerne racketeers and gunmen If made by anyone addicted to battling with police in the open falsecarding these plays would streets. It is thrilling, and highly mean nothing, but this particular entertaining., West opponent had never been known to falsecard in his life. South therefore did not have to stretch his imagination to any great extent to find the proper "Tarrór "Aboard," Parqmounts thrilling drams of murder on the He led the last apade from high seas, is the current attraction Dummy and finessed the 8-spot at the Oreitnal Theatre.
play.
"TERROR ABÓARD”--- ORIENTAL THEATRE.
West, of course, ruffed and he was „The action takes place. In the
junable thereafter to obtain any Pacific Ocean, - where a freighter
more tricks. A
to catches' sight of a drifting yacht
・ ・ Ah my colleague Mr. William J. which is apparently deserved. An Huske would say, "Be wise as a jlavästigation" reveals that the on- leerpent and harmleds an 'a'dova?? tire crew have bodzi murdered and
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Orchestra De La Bociola Dea Con- certs Du Conservatoire, Paris Conducted by Philippe Gaubert
9.47-10 p.m.-Songs by Joseph Ilia- lop (Tenor)
Bobby Howes, Judy Gunn, Marie 3. Burke, Raymond Newell, Wylie 4 Watson, and the Theatre Chorus and Orchestra.
A Fair Well Matched (Landon Ronald)
When I am Dead, My Dearest
(Landon Ronald)
Ye Banks and Draen (arr, Lees) 0 Bing to me the Old Scolch Songs
(Lescon)
10 p.m.-Close Down.
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