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SPORT NOTICES."
THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB
THE
SEVENTH EXTRA RACE MEETING will be held (Weather Permitting; at HAPPY VALLEY on! SATURDAY, 22nd September, 1934. commencing at 2.00 p.m.
The First Bell will be Rung at 1.90
p.m.
MEMBERS ENCLOSURE.
Members are notified that they and their Ladies must wear their Badges prominently displayed throughout the Meeting.
No One without a Badge will be ad- mitted to the Members Enclosure..
Badges admitting Non-Members to the Members Enclosure and Chib Rooms nt $5.00 for Gentlemen and $3.00 for Ladies (Both including Tax) are obtainable through the SECRETARY upon the personal application of a Mem-) ber, such Member to be responsible for) all visitors introduced by him, and for Payment of All Chits, &c.
The Secretary's office, 3rd Floor, Gloucester Buliding, (Tel. 27794) will close at 12 o'clock, noon.
Badges admitting to Members* En- closure will NOT be on sale at the Race Course.
On No Pretext will Children be per- mitted in either Enclosure during the
Meeting.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY!
DENTISTS
MR. HARRY FONG, DENTIST, DR. S. L. KWONG, Dental Surgeon!
HAVE NOW REMOVED.
To
BRIDGE NOTES
SLAM BIDDING
by Ely Culbertans..
In these days of high premiums
King's Theatre Bldg., 5th Floor, for Slams, every Rubber Bridge: Slam
Telephone 21255
Consulting Hours 9 till 1 and 2 till 6.
players must perfort his : bidding technique as; if his oppon- ents bid Slams and make them and he fails to bid Slams when he holds the cards which insure the
ENGINEERS & SHIPBUILDERS making of such contracts, then he is almost aure to be a loser at the end of the session.
W. S. BAILEY & CO. LTD.,
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OPTICIANS
THE HONG KONG OPTICAL COMPANY,
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FINAL SHOWINGS
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HALF A SINNER
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It is equally true that when Slam hands are dealt in Duplicate, Players who fail to reach them.in
the bidding are sure to have low scores, and while the pocketbook may not suffer, prestige is almost Bure to.
One of the hands in the Grand; National pair event of the United States Bridge Association offered
ja Slum to the North and South players which was reached by only six out of the fourteen pairs, and peculiarly enough, three of them played it in the wrong contract, choosing a trump suit which con- tained a laser instead of one which was solid.
Actually the hand did not pre- sent an extremely difficult problem! that in bidding. It is quite true North and South each held only
.
IN
Preparing a tiny balloon for a new test flight into the stru (osphere, Dr. Arthur H. Compton, of the University of Chicago, is pictured above. The famous physicist and Nobel prize winner and his associate, Dr. J. M. Benade, of the Foreman Christian college of Lahore, Ind. will send a small gondola, carrying only scientific instruments, into the stratosphere.
Amusements
Cinema Notes
"TARZAN AND HIS MATE”— QUEEN'S THEATRE
NEW ZEALAND'S DAY IN HONG KONG
RADIO
TO-DAY'S PROGRAMME
1-2.15 p.m.-European Programme.
HUMANE KILLER
SATISFACTORY
S.P.C.A. Report
Through the courtesy of the
1 p.m.-Local Time & Weather Re-Colonial Veterinary Surgeon, repre- sentatives of the Committee of the
port.
1.03 p,-Recorded Music.
1.30 p.m. Reater Press Bulletins, Hong Kong Society of the Preven Rugby Press News, etc.
Recorded Programme.
Light Orchestral Music.. Brahmsfann Herman Finek and his
Orchestra. Saschinka (Schirmann)-Marek Weber
& His Orchestra,
tion of Gruelty to Animals have now Inspected the working of the humane killer, recently introduced into the slaughter houses of the Colony. The representatives re- ported that they were very favour-..
La Siesta (Barcarolle) (Norton) ably impressed with the demons- The Grasshopper's Dance (Bucalossi)
The Palladium Orchestra. tration and that in all cases death Pianoforte Solon-(a) Caprice (Gluck) was instantaneous.
Harold Bauer
(b) Fantaisie - Impromptu (Chopin,}· It is very gratifying that a syn-
Op. 66)
tem long advocated by the Society › should be working in such a satis. factory manner.
Light Opera Vocal Gems-Voronique (Messager)
Columbia Light Opera Co.: Selection-The Yeomen of the Guard!
(Bullivan)}
Studios of the British Broadcasting The Band of H.M. Coldstream Corporation by Malcolm Frost
Guards. Masle by Gerrard Williams based on
Vocal Gems-The Pirates of Penzance traditional airs.
(Gilbert & Sullivan)
Columbia Light Opera Company.
2.15 p.m.-Close Down.
Jazz Recital from the Studio,
"ZE.K. Programme."
6-8 p.m.-European Programme,
CAST
Robert Spenight) Harman Grisewood)
Faster Rechardson-Baritone, James Topping-Tenor.
Narrators
The B.B.C. Wireless Chorus and the
6-7 p.m.-A Relay of the Hong Kong Orchestra conducted by Leslie Wood- Hotel Dance Orchestra from the Hong gate. Kong Hotel Roof Garden (by courtesy 8.55-9.12 p.m.-Concert Waltzen.
Danube Waves (J. Ivanovicl) of the Management).
Dinner To Be Held Onions, London & New York Stock &
September 26
7 pmClosing Local Stock Quota-Over the Waves (Juventino Rosas)
International Concert Orchestra. Commodity Quotations.
The Merry Widow (Franz Lebar) 7.08-7.30 p.m.Band Selections from My Hero The Chocolate Soldier
(0. Strauss) Operas. La Traviata Drinking Song
andi' Gypsy Chorus (Vordi)
Creatore's Band. Wilhelm Backhaus.
The anniversary of the establish- two cards of the chosen trump suit, Johnny Weismuller, America'sment of the Dominion of New Zea- land in 1907 will be celebrated by of the other, and it is equally true retired swimming champion, and the members of the Australian and Faust (Gounod) that each of them held six cards Maureen O'Sullivan, the pretty
The Band of H.M. Coldstream Guards New Zealand. Association on Septem-Tales of Hoffmann (Offenbach)
were:
of
at the Exchangé Restaurant.
This will be the first occasion on
7.30-8 p.m. From the Studio.
Pan! Whiteman and his Orchestra. 9.12-9.30 p.m-Planeforte Recital by:
1. (a) Moment Musicals in F Minor
(b) Impromptu in B flat, Op. 142,
No. 8
Schubert,
2.
(a) Revolutionary Study Op. 20.
No. 12
(b) Study, in F Major
Chopin
in his own suit, but, after all, Irish star, are starred in Metrober 26, when a dinner will be held The Band of H.M. Coldstream Guards while South has a long and fairly Goldwyn-Mayer's new drama of strong suit it is ragged and
may the African jungle, "Tarzan and
A Jazz Piano and Banjo Recital by casily be pulverised, while North's His Mate," now showing at the which the New Zealand national Doreen Ma, Pomping Vila and Fred 3. (a) Prelude and Study in C Major
Carpio.
(b) Chromatic Stady in A Minoe suit is much, more solid and South Queen's Theatre.
holiday will be celebrated in thei 8 p.m.-Local Time & Weather Re-
Chopin: knows that he holds a very impor-Johnny Weismuller makes an Far East. The Australian Anniver- port.
9.30 p.m. Reuter Press Bulletins, tant card which should, in view of ideal Tarzan, but Maureen O'Sul
& Commodity 8.03-10.30 p.m.-Chinese Studio Con- London 1 p.m. Stock sary Day, equivalent of Dominion North's bidding, solidify, the trump livan deserves
Quotatione, the highest Day, was also celebrated for the
9.30 p.m.Reater Press Bulletins, 9.35-10 p.m.-Musical Comedy.. honours. She is pursued by eav first time this year. Isituation.
London 1 p.m. Stack & Commodity | Song--- The hand and the correct bidding age lions up a cliff, tossed like an Dr. H. D. Matthews, President of Quotatione.
Wanting You ("The New Moon") adagio dancer from the tops
the Australian and New Zealand
10.30 p.m.-Reuter Presa Bulletins, (Romberg) Rugby Mid-day Press News, Further trees, somersaults on the trapeze Association, will be Chairman at London Stock & Commodity Quota- with apes to catch her just one next Wednesday's function. Re- tions, followed by New York Opening daring feat after another.
servations may be made with the Quotations. The story begins with our hero Hon. Secretary, Mr. N. Stockton,
10.40 p.m.-Close Down. ine mated to Tarzan and living it the cast being $3.
8.30-10 p.m. European Programme from Z.E.K. Neil Hamilton shows up with Paul
quency of 640 k.c.'s. Cavanaugh to search for ivory,
Mr. Wang Po-chun, State Councillor 8.30-8.55 p.m. ---- A B.B.C. Recorded and the latter's attempt to dof the Nanking Government and mem-Programme. laway wih Tarzan and win the girl her of the Peking Political Counell, has "Ellan Vannin Through the Ages" for himself is responsible for been temporarily delayed in Shanghai. A Manx National Programme writ
owing to the death of his mother. 'ton and produced in the London réels of exciting thrills.
North, Dealer.
Both sides vulnerable. North-
S-8 6
H.-K 9
D-A 10 4
C-K QJ 7 6 3 West-
S.-Q 6 4 2
H-J8 73
D-7 R 24
C.-- 2
East-
S.-A J 97 $
H-2
D-Q J 8 K
C-10 9 8
South--
S.-K.10
H-A Q 10 6 4 3
D-K 9 6
C.-A 4
"THE MYSTERY OF THE WAX MUSEUM" - ORIENTAL THEATRE
Lionel Atwill and Fay Wray are: featured
Brothers' in Warner latest thriller, "The Mystery of Wax Museum," which is now showing at the Oriental Theatre.
Strange happenings in a little are followed by a The bidding:
(Figures after wax museum bids refer to numbered explan- series of mysterious and inexplic able crimes which throw the atory paragraphs). North East South West metropolis into an uproar; and a 1C (1)
2H (2) Pass young newspaper woman finds to solve one 3S (3)
3H (4)
herself called upon Pass 4C (5)
of the most baffling mysteries of 6C (6) Pass 1-No more than a minimum hand modern times.
Pass Pass Pasa
except for the length of the trump suit,
"THE POOR RICH" 2-South has a six-card suit, fit
"LADY FOR A DAY"-STAR THEATRE
Headed by a splendid cast, in- cluding Warren William and May 8-Showing additional length and Robson, Columbia's latest produc-
with his partner in clubs and
The 3% honour-tricks.
two- heart bid is correct.
strength.
Tifins are obtainable at the Club LAMMERT BROS. discloses that his heart of the sub-strata of New York so-
House provided they are ordered from
the No. 1 Boy in advance. $1920.
Telephone
PUBLIC ENCLOSURE The Price of Admission to the Public Enclosure is $1.00 including Tax, for all Pergona, including Ladies, and le payable at the Gate. Soldiers and Sailors in Uniform are admitted Half Price.
AUCTIONEERS. APPRAISERS
AND SURVEYORS.
Public Auctions
Bookmakers, Tie Tac Men, &c., wil!THE Undersigned have received
T
suit is also rebiddable. 5—North's clubs are strong enough to bid once more when he can
game.
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not be permitted to operate within the instructions to sell by Public] ||
Precincts of the Hongkong Jockey Club Auction
during the Race Meeting.
By Order,
C. B. BROWN,
Secretary.
Hong Kong, 17th September, 1984.
FOR SALE.
ON
FRIDAY, the 21st September, 1934,
commencing at 230 p.m.
at their Sales Room, No. 35,
Hankow Road, Kowloon
A Quanlity of VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD
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Chesterfield couch and armchaira, Toak bedstead, Wardrobes, Cheat of
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Auctioneers Hong Kong, 18th Sept., 1924.
tion, "Lady For a Day" a picture
clety, is now showing at the Star Theatre.
Adapted from one of Damoni still bid them below the level of Runyon's famous short stories, "Lady For a Day" tells the story of New York's Great White Way, and of the devious and darkerl phases of New York life. The central character, "Apple Annie," played by May Robson, was' sug- geated by a character well-known to all who frequent Broadway. "Happy." played by Ned Sparks, is an impersonation of a certain hanger-on to a big gambler (War- ren Williams of the metropolls.
(Continued on Page 11).
Far these feet the
only help
Rata chiropody
6-South cannot use the Slam Con- vention because, while he holds two Aces, he does not have the King of a bid Buit. Fearing that any other bid may be pass- ed, he contracts for a Slam at ence. An alternative bid, - which In Duplicate would pro- bably be justified, is six no-
Six clubs, of course, requires no play whatever, unless by chance East should underlead the Ace of spades. In that case North might have a hard guesa in deciding
Department, whether to play the King or not
Las Arengumpan but, as a matter of fact, the play of OAD – CHINA BUILDING | the Ten, would be an Inmediate QUEENS
confession of defeat, so the King KOWLOON NATHAN ROAD:
should be played even against auch
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The Song of the Flame The Cuckoos (Kalmar)
Van Phillips and his Concert Band Song----
Zigeuner ("Bitter Sweet")
(Coward)
Peggy Wood (Soprano).
Vocal Gems--
Ball at the Savoy
Light Opera Company.
10 p.m.-Close Down.
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