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TO LET.
A FEW Remaining Rooms are avail-
able for offices in the Hong
Stock Exchange, lee Apply to Porey
Kong
&
House Street. Smith, Seth Fleming, Des Voeux Road, Central.
FOR SALE.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
DENTISTS.
MR HARRY FONG, DENTIST.: DR. & L. KWONG, Dental Surgeon WISHES TO ANNOUNCE THE REMOVAL OF THEIR OFFICES From
14 Queen's Road 2nd. Fi To
5th Fl., King's Theatre Bldg, Telephones 21255 9-1.00; 2-6.00.
LAU PAK WAL, Dentist
HONG KONG OFFICE:- GLOUCESTER BLDG., 1st Floor. Telephone 20488. KOWLOON OFFICE:- 337, NATHAN ROAD, 1st Floor, Telephone 57428.
ENGINEERS & SHIPBUILDERS.
THE CHINA MAIL, TUESDAY, JUNE 12, 1934.
BRIDGE NOTES
WHEN TO FORCE AND WHY.
by Ely Culbertson.
I find it difficult to determine
Is which the greater offence against the principles of sound Contract, the use of Forcing bids en hands of inadequate strength or the failure to une Forcing bids
1- when the hands justify them.
to think am, however, inclined that the latter is the more costly, because the impression made on partner by a minimum bid on
Opening hand which justifies an
to Force is very difficult indeed correct in later rounds of the bid- ding.
ย
Mr. Max Seib of Summit, N. J., submitted to me the hand below and asked for my comment on the
W. S. BAILEY & CO., LTD,
Kowloon Bay, New Work & Repairs, Call Flag"
Bole Agents for Kelvia Motora.bidding.
OPTICIANS.
THE HONG KONG OPTICAL COMPANY,
*Phone 22232. 53, Queen's Road Central
GENERAL NOTICES.
THE ALBANY
Inland Lots 807 & 808.
THE UNDERSIGNED have been authorised to receive and accept affers for the above.
South, Dealer.
North-South vulnerable.
North-
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D-7 5 4
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D. 10 6 3 2 Comet
East-
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South-
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The bidding:
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Further particulars, revised mini-South HONG KONg dollar ðDIRECTORY.
On sale at all book-stalls and at the mum price, etc. may be obtained on office of the Publishers. 3A, Wynd-application. ham Street.
COMPANY MEETINGS
HONG KONG BREWERS & DISTILLERS, LTD.
REPORT
and
STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS FOR YEAR ENDED 31ST
DECEMBER 1933...
FOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
Nthat the SECOND ORDINARY
of Share-
LINSTEAD & DAVIS,
Gloucester Building.
South
Scoring. Over Father Time Again
Zaro Aga, who is reputedly 100 years old and thus, apparently, the world's oldest human be ing, is shown in hospital at Istanbul, Turkey, under the ministrations of Nurse Keriman Halle Harium, who was "Mian Universe" in 1932. When the photo was taken the hoary old gent was recovering from a serious illness.
Amusements
Cinema Notes
"THE MARCUS SHOW"-
QUEEN'S THEATRE
FIGHTING SPIRIT IN ENGLAND
Women's Emancipation Still Sought.
RADIO
TO-DAY'S PROGRAMME
The following programme will be broadcasted to-day from the Hong:
The Marcus Show is filled with "NOTHING MORE IMPORTANT" Kong Broadcasting Station Z.B.W. a galaxy of beautiful girls, come.
dies, songs, dances, acrobatics, and skits that
are punctuated with
The fierce
London. Suffragette spirit
rhythm. The girls are livelier and still lives on in England.
It is represented by the Wo- lovelier than any other touring
men's Freedom League whose the in seen
Colony troupe
president, Mrs. Pethick-Law- one
the
rence, is an ardent fighter for "women's rights."
on a wave length of 355 metres (845 K.C.B) --
$10,000
for only a few cents a day. SICKNESS like ACCIDENT,
IS NO RESPECTER of PERSONS it visita rich and poor-High and low. It often comes when least ex- pected. Hospitals have no "OFF SEASON."
Most physicians are overworked. Accident and Sickness DIG DEEPER
into one's savings every minute
ст
Be fully protected in the event of ANY KIND OF SICKNESS
ACCIDENT by the IDEAL" Accident and Health Policy With Speelal Benefits. Issued on behalf of ASIA LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY Delaware, U.S.A.
by
AMERICAN ASIATIC UNDERWRITERS
Fed. Inc., U.8.A. General Agents.
1-2.10 p.m.-European Programme. 1 p.m. Local Time and Weather Report.
1.03 p.m.-Recorded Music, 1.30 p.m.-Rugby Press News, clc.
of the Rotary Head Office 1.40 p.m.-A Relay
Hong Club Tin Speech from the
Kong Hotel Roof Garden.
17 the Bund,
Shanghai.
Pro-
2.10 p.m. (Approx)-Close Down. Relay from Nottingham A Talk on "Nothing in Particular."
4.30-7.30 p.m.-Chinese Programme 7.30-10.30 p.m.-European
gramme.
In my opinion both North and before, and, it is
erred in their choice of cleverest, most expensive and most
For instance, in her presiden- bids. South has a band of beau- beautiful revues ever brought to tiful distribution, containing two the Far East.
tial address at the annual con- Much credit is due to Charles ference of the League in Lon- five-card guits, a singleon and a doubleton. It is not only extreme-Hago, the managing director and don she said, "It is our business
7.30 D.m.-Cloring Local Stock ly strong in 'distributional values, Leon Miller, the dance director to maintain that the principle of LAMMERT BROS. but is fortified with 5 honour and production manager.
full human equality of women Quotations, elc,
p. Loon! Time and Weather! Miller is not only dance director and men must be carried over tricks, which practically assure a
Report. & manager but
733-8.15 p.m. Variety. and incorporated into every new game at the best declaration in the and production
North's hand first-class comedian. There
development of social and politi-Song- combined hands. does not suggest anything parti- so many stars in this production cal life. cularly thrilling, after an Opening that it is difficult to select any in- bid of one, in the way of a final dividual other than Miller for an
outstanding performance.
AUCTIONEERS, APPRAISERS AND SURVEYORS.
Public Auctions
BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE
YEARLY MEETING holders will be held in the Com- Messrs. Lammert Brothers have
floor received instructions to sell Board Room, 3rd Jany's
BY PUBLIC AUCTION Rutton Building, 7 Duddell Street, Hong Kong on THURSDAY, 14th, Jane. 1934, at 12 noon
the Order of
Board of
E. M. BARRETT.
Actg. Secretary.
OD
FRIDAY
contract.
which
you can
Are
"Many are the people who try Song- to convince us that Feminism is now 'a back number. They con-1
Tel. 30234
H.K. Once
Asia Life Building
ALL SICKNESS and ACCIDENT INSURANCE
:
(Not only certain specified and unusual diseaseɛ]) ANNUAL PREMIUM according to Occupation of Applicant.
BE FULLY PROTECTED
In Search Of Health.
H Love Were All ("Bitter Sweet"),] Ivy Sy. Helier (Soprano).
Zigeuner ("Bitter Sweet"),
Peggy Wood (Soprano). BETTER be SAFE than SORRY of res. The Marcus Show is daring and tend that the issues at the pre-Grgan Solo-Rhapsody in Blue, It presents the choice.
Quentin M. Maclean. ponding with either two clubs or sophisticated without being rul-sent time are so important as to
put our movement into the Vocal Duct-AB of a Sodden,
Chick Endor and Charlie Farrell.. two spades, and North cannot be gar.
shade. Our answer is "There can vocal However, the "SMOKY"-KING'S THEATRE be nothing more important that
Song Carnival of 1933 Stars, greatly blamed no matter choice he makes.
the status of half the human Debroy Somers Band with Flaragan general principle that if
and Allen, Carlyle Cousins and Exceedingly well photographed race."
Den Donovan. give only a single Raise in your
dramatically screened "For women at this crisis to: partner's bid suit it is advisable, and
Kitten on the Keyn, lower their fing, to desert the Piano Canadian Capers,
millions of women throughout the world, to relin-Vocal other
quish their right to defend their children would be a grievous er- only ror for which not women but the whole of the human race would suffer
Leasehold Valuable
25
Pass
Wo-
Plenty of fresh air-this is ons of the guiding principles in the search for health and ons which for doctors invariably advocate, in the air we breathe is contained that most valuable health giving The Six Keyboard Kings.
agent oxygen. Oxygen acte in Duck
many ways but its essential func- Music in the Air-ve Told Ev'ry
tions are to purify, enrich and Little Star,
increase the blood. Layton and Johnstone, Music in the Air-The Song in you, Turner Layton (Tenor). 8.15-8.30 p.m.From The Studio. A Talk on the Test Match by Mr. A. W. Hayward.
Daven 8.30-9 p.m.-A Relay from
Song
if possible, to show another suit, "Smoky," the latest Fox Film re- The TRANSFER BOOKS of the the 15th. day of June 1934 at 31
hie Theatre, brings to the screen the Company will be CLOSED from o'clock in the afternoon at their should cause him to bid two clubs lease, now showing at the King's
4 Duddell rather than merely raising
story of a wild horse immortalis 7th June to 14th June, 1934 both Auction Rooms No.
partner's bid once. Street Victoria Hong Kong.
The proper
bidding of the handled in Will James's best seller of days inclusive,
To hasten recovery after sick- in table the same name.
ness, when the blood stream is By
IN ONE LOT
is: (Figures after bids
Irene Bentley and Victor Jory explanatory The Very
weakened and depleted, any agent Directors.
refer to numbered
have the romantic roles, while
capable of creating rich, new, red Property situate on the west side paragraphe.)
Will James himself plays a pro- "Those nations which have re-!
blood is doubly welcome, such an. West of Tylam Bay Victoria in the South
North
East
versed the progression of
agent is Dr. Williams' Pink Fills minent part in the picture. Pass Pass 3C (1) Colony of Hong Kong being all that
The formula of this world re- And emancipation will "Smoky" is the story of a wild men's Pass GS (3) Pass piece or parcel of ground register-'6NT (2)
nowned remedy was discovered by as Rural 7C (4)
M. D. of Edin horse foaled on the plains of the themselves in the future impov-try.
a physician, an 8.30-8.40 p.m."An Eyewitness Ac Разв PA88 ed in the Land Office
น burgh University, who used Building Lot No. 145.
1-North's hand contains 2 hon-West. Branded as a killer, he is erished and weakened in com-
Relayed from by Howard Marshall."
with great success in the treat- his hatred of men.parison with those nations which count of the First Cricket Test Match Together with a well built foreign
our-tricks, a biddable suit and known for
ment of all ailments which had Only one man can understand him have followed the straight line Treni Bridge Nottingham. and to-
adequate support for spades.
8.40-9 p.m.-The Midland Studlo
anaemia, (blood Impoverishment) as a basic cause. Everywhere the gether with a good sized garden 2-South now knows, after his and to him the horse shows undy-of progress; and they will then
of have to revise their poliey." Orchestra "Directed by Frank Cantell,
this remedy has of (Should reception prove eatinfactory), und two tennis courts held under
partner's bid of clubs, that the jing devotion. This friendship
9-9.15 p.m.-Violin Solos by Pritz
boen acclaimed by people who had in Crown Lease for a term of 76
latter must hold the club Ace. man and beast is the basle of the Reuter.
Kreisler.
boen suffering for years from 1 further
anaemia and its allied ailments, Therefore a Slam, in view of film. years (renewable for term of 75 years).
neurasthenia, debility and weak- emaciation, pallor dyspepsia, rheumatism, and wo men's ailments, and who have found new health and happiness through the oxygenising action of
COASTWISE style residence thereon
by
.**ALGIE" BENNETT.
An interesting book of Cartoons depicting "Happenings" on the China Coast.
PRICE $1.00.
Now on sale at BREWERS
WHITEAWAY, LAIDLAW EXCELSIOR BOOK STORE. and at the Publishers
The Newspaper Enterprise Ltd. China Mail Building.
HONG KONG HEIGHTS
For the information of visitors the following list of some of the Eighest points on the Island and Mainland is published:-
Island.
Feet
Victoria Peak
1,823
Signal Station
1,774
ML. Parker .....
1,784
Mountain Lodge
1,725
The Kyrie
1,72%
Peak Hotel
1,805
Taikoo Sanatorium
1,000
Mt, Davis
877
The area of the lot le 54,500 square feet or thereabouts. Crown Rent $126.00 per annum.
Further particulars, and candi- tions of sale may be obtained 1.om the offices of
MESSRS. DEACONS, Vendor's Solicitora,
1, Des Voeux Road Central,
or from
MESSRS, LAMMERT BROTHERS,
The Auctioneers,
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RELIABILITY
distribution, appears|
Constance
(De Falls), Serenade Espagnol (Spanish Screnade)
(Glazounov, arr. Kreisler),
Jota
the
his own practically inevitable. If North "SIX OF A KIND"-ALHAMBRA the comedy in the picture.
Cummings has alx clubs
THEATRE now responds with
feminine lead in the story of a enough
hostess South should let well
Kind", comedy night-club alone.
"Six of F
who is be-
As a matter of fact, North's drama, featuring Charles Ruggles, friended by a gangster and final- hand is too strong for him to Mary Boland, George Burns and ly makes good in the face of many
obstacles. sign-off with a bid of six clubs. Gracie Allen, is Paramount's cur- He now discloses the fact that rent attraction now showing at the he has adequate support for his Alhambra Theatre. partner's first sult by bidding! six apades. 14-South correctly
the
reasons
"MY WEAKNESS”, MAJESTIC THEATRE
Dainty. Lillian
The story centres around the trouble that
Charles comes to
Harvey, who, that Ruggles, and Mary Boland, who Grand Slam in clubs fa have been happily married for gained prominence by her splen- much more certain than it could many years when they start out on did work in "Congress Dances" second honeymoon with and "My Lips Betray," is featured possibly be in spades in view their
Weakness," of the fact that his length in Burns and Miss Allen as paying in the latest Fox production, “My spades must offer a chance to guests on their motor trip.
Lew Ayres, one of the screen'a discard losers
the North hand. The fact that North has Carvey, director of the "Kid From most popular actors, plays op- six Spain" and "Duck Soup," is filled posite to Miss Harvey, and the bid six spades rather than
the with uproarious hilarity and is supporting cast includes the two clever comedians, Charles Butter- clubs practically assures solidity of the spade suit and highly entertaining.
Skip-worth and Harry Langdon. A prettiest host of Hollywood's chorus girls also take part in the picture.
in
hence the certainty of finding
The picture, directed by Leo Mc-
a place for needed discards of worth lend excellent support. North's losera.
ROAD IMPROVEMENT
IN CHEKIANG
میشه
W. C. Field and Alison
"BROADWAY THROUGH A KEYHOLE” ORIENTAL
THEATRE.
+
Several new stage and screen
Liebesleld (Love's Sorrow) (Kreisler) Liebesfreud (Love's Joy) (Kreisler) 9.15-9.30 p.m.-From the Studio. Peter Simple will give a talk "Nothing in Particular".
9.30-10.03 p.m. Concerto No. 1, in B Flat minor for Piano and Orchestra (Techaikowsky, Op. 28)
Solomon (Pianoforte) and the Halle Orchestra conducted by Sir Hamilton Ilarty.
1st Movement---·
Allegro non troppe e molto maestoso 2nd Movement
Andantino semplice
3rd Mavement-
Allegro con fucco, 10.03-10,30 p.m-Dance Music. Fox Trot-
You're such a comfort to me. So Shy
At the end of the Day
You, or no one
Did
you ever see a Dream Walking? On a steamer coming over Oceans of Time.
The Sun is round the Corner Waltz-
Tonight
10.10 p.m. Newn
Rugby Mid-day Press 10.35 p.m.-Close Down.
MR. CHEN KUNG-PO'S TOUR ENDS
SUCCER
nest,
and
these pills. Today, after over fifty years continued proof of their ability to overcome anaemia. their popularity is as great a ever. If you are run-down, ner- vous, lack the power of concen- tration, are easily tired, have Dr. little or no appetite, then try Williams Pink Pills, and let them build up your health as they have done for so many simlian auker. ETA, Chemists everywhere sell Dr. Williams' Pink Pills,
GIRL HICCOUGHS FOR 80 DAYS. Excess Lime Deposits Blamed.
Springfield, Ohio.
An 18-year-old girl here has suffered from hiccoughs for 60 days. Now she is suffering con- vulsions.
“ALIAS FRENCH GERTIE"
STAR THEATRE
"Alias French Gertle," a' ro
In B. tentative diagnosis The highway between Kiangshan,
physicians blamed excessive Cheklang, and Pucheng, Fukien, stars are featured in the new mantic drama featuring Babe production Daniel (Mra, Ben Lyon) and Ben which was opened by Nanking Twentieth Century
Lyon, R.K.O. Radio Picture's Mr. Chen Kung-po, Minlater of lime deposits causing ossifica troops during the Government cam "Broadway Through a Keyhole."
Ruse Colombo, the noted radio current attraction now showing at Industry, who is making an inspection as the cause of her af- paign against the Fulden rebels,
tion trip of the Netherlands East fiction. has been improved by the Five crooner plays his drat romantic the Star Theatre...
The picture, in which Mr. and Indies, has completed his tour and There, is an alternative theory Dial Provinces Highway Construction role in this film. Another new-
Department and also o the Highway comer is Paul Kelly, ■ Broadway Mrs. Ben Lyon ara starred together la reported to be on his return that she may have a sensitivity 27761. Constraction Department of Che stage favourite, as a' daring sang for the Arst time during their journey. He was last reported to a food, a vegetable fiber, dust. kiang, and was opened" for traffic ster in this film. Hugh O'Connell, screen career, is reputed to be from Manila and is expected to ar weeds or flowers, in the manner
almo
stage celebrity, provides film of the highest entertainment. rive in Shanghai sarly next month. of a hay-fever sufferer Reuter. last Thursday,
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