THE CHINA MAIL, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1934

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BRIDGE NOTES

Hammurabi Theory

Reversed

1

by Ely Culbertans.

In Bridge, as in life, it is not af- ways good bidding that brings the best result. Occasionally, 88 4 matter of fact, extremely bad bid- ding may bring to a player a score far better than is made by those conveying correct information about their holdings and determining logically the best final contract. The hand below, which was played in a Duplicate game, is an amusing example:

East, Dealer

Neither side vulnerable

NORTH:-

S-A Q 5 H.-K Q 7 DQ 10 8 5:4 C--7 6-

WEST:-

8-10 9 7 8 H-9 6 5 4

D-AK 9 3. C.-K

SOUTH-

S.-8-32

H-8 3 2 D-3 7 6 2 C-A 9.4

EAST:-

S-K J 4

H.-A J 10

D.--

C-Q J 10 8 532

refer to numbered explanatory paragraphs).

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rent

Ready for a stroll

A “gusit” in jajt

The "prince**

SUICIDE VERDICT

in Cosansk alibo

Harry Gerguson, known on Broadway as "Prince" Michael Rom- anoff, has finally found a niche for himself along the Great White Way. The "prince", whom the federal government sought to deport last year, and who has been posing as a foreign aristocrat, is said. to be considering an offer to act the role of a society imposter in a play due for presentation in New York City soon.

Amusements

Cinema Notes

"LOVE TIME”—KING'S THEATRE

Time," for

is a most entertaining production, filled with thrills.

European Sergeant Found Shot

FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES

ADIO

TO-DAY'S PROGRAMME

The following programme `will

be broadcasted to-day from the

A verdict of suicide while of un-Hong Kong Broadcasting Station sound mind was yesterday returned ZR.W. on A wave lengthì · of 355 by the Jury at an inquest held into metres (845 KC's): the circumstances surrounding the 12.30-2.18 p.m.- European Pro-

death of Lance Sergeant L. V Baker, who died from a gunshot wound in the head on the night of November 5 in his quarters at the Central Police Station, at the Con- tral Magistracy yesterday afternoon Mr. W. Schofield sat as Coroner, while the jury comprised of Messra. R. V. Dodd (Foreman), A. RI Tavares, and Shing Fu-lam.

Evidence pointing to the facts that he was financially embarrassed was revealed by witnesses, including Lance Sergeant H. G. Baker and Lance Sergeant Soutar. Evidenci was also given by Crown Sergeant D. E. Macdonald and Sergeant C. H Goodwin.

gramme.

12.80-1 p.m.--Recorded Music.

1 p.m. Local Time & Weather Re- part.

1.03 p.m.-Recorded Music. Rugby Press News, etc.

1.30 nm. Reuter Press Bulletins,

2.15 pm-Close Down. 4-7 p.Chinese Programme. Planeforte Recital from Studla 7-11 p.m.-European Programma. 7 pm-Closing Local Stock Quota- tions, London and New York Stock & Commodity Quotation. -7.98-7.4 p.m.Orchestral. Euryanthe-Overture (Weber)

Willem Mengelberg and his Cop-

certgebouw Orchestra. Cossack Dance (from "Mazeppa")

(Tschaikowsky)

Sir Hamilton Harty conducting

the Halle Orchestra. Hungarian Rhapsody No. 12

(Liszt-Doppler)

Sir Hamilton Harty conducting

the Halle Orchestra,

Perpetuum Mobile (J. Strauss)

Willem Mengelberg and his Con-

certgebouw Orchestra. 7.33.8 p.mVariety.

Summing up, his Worship sald that the evidence, both medical and circumstances, pointed clearly to auicide. The evidence of the two Chinese dancing partners was im portant, as one had stated the de- Vocal Ducta ceased announced his Intention to Harold Huth, Benita Hume, and shoot himself and the other had testified he was too drunk to dance Peter Hannen are the leading

properly. players. Familiar scenes of the Royal Scot steaming into Euston Station are depicted.

"LITTLE CAESAR”— ALHAMBRA THEATRE

in the smarter residential sections.

The story deals with the rise of

a gangster named Rico, played by Robinson, from the level of a thag to a position as head of a powerful

The bidding: (Figures after bids Pat Paterson and Nils Aather are featured in Fox Film's cur-

production, "Leve which brings to the screen Edward G. Robinson, the noted the first time the love story of the character actor, is starred in W. R. Immortal composer, Franz Schu. Burnett's famous novel, "Little Cae- bert and his Valerio.

sar", produced by First National, Doug. Fairbanks, Jr., Glenda Far- Set in Austria in the early years now showing at the Alhambra Thea-rell, and William Collier, Jr. are in

the supporting cast. `·. Time" follows Schubert from his of the nineteenth century, "Love tre.

South West North Pass (1) Pass 18 (2) Pass

Pass {SNT (3) Pass

Dbl. (4) Pass. Pass Pass 1-Obviously East should bid one club. The pass le utterly in

excusable.

even

gang.

"42ND STREET”—ORIENTAL

THEATRE..

In "42nd Street," Warner Bro-

presented,

"Little Caesar" gives a startling- remote village, home to the courtly realistic Impression of gangsters, 2-After a pass by East, West's!

hand is entirely too weak to open him goes the lovely

of the Emperor at Vienna. With from the lowest "rat," or petty Valerie thief, up to the "Big Boy", or heads In Rubber Bridge. However, in "Pat" Pateraon), who, history re-, of gangs. Duplicate it has become. thel

lates, was the daughter of a noble- The pieture shows vividly the thers' extravaganza of melody and

· general custom to open

man high in the favour of the various social strata within crook-mirth, now showing at the Orlen- with this type of hand.

Emperor, though she was reared dom. The petty thieves and pick-tal Theatre, & complete Broadway 3This bid violates every sound

musical pockets are seen in cheap rooming

comedy is 48 a village maid. principle of Bridge. The hand is, vold of the sult bid by part compositions, among them the large city, while the big racketeers

Many of Schubert's immortal houses in the foreign quarter of a scene for scene, while the story of

buck-stage life is told. ner, which suggests great diff-|

[Continued on Page 1), famous "Serenade Moments Mu- live a life of luxury if not security, culty in handling it at no-trump. sical." "Impatience" and ""Who. Is, The correct response is two Sylvia?" have been woven into 4--With strength in three suitsing and enhancing its moods and the story of "Love Time," point- one bil by the opponents-it!

moments. The climax of the pic must be admitted that North has ture is achieved when Schubert a fairly tempting Double. The reader will note that had the court. This climax is heightened plays before the Emperor and his North and South hands been reby the fact that the composer be versed, East would have been delieves he is to lose the girl he loves feated, as In that case his hand

at the conclusion of the concert. would have contained only one re-She has been revealed a daughter entry and he could thus never have of royal blood and he cashed his clubs.

clubs.

By musician.

but a low-

Other members of the cast are

As the hand actually lay, however, South was in trouble for a good Herbert Mundin, Harry Green, and lead, and opened his top spade. In Henry B. Walthall.

A Martyr To Nervans Headaches,

100% PURE QUEEN'S THEATRE

Dazzling Jean Harlow, the pla tinum blonde, screen star, comes to the Queen's Theatre in Metro- Goldwyn-Mayer's romantic drama.: "100% Pure," with Franchot Tone and Lionel Barrymore.

The film tells the story of Eadie Chapman, a very modern girl.

much desired-by-all-rich-men who meet her, but who is determined to remain Б lady and have. nothing to do with anyone except in return for a wedding ring,

The picture flits with lightning | rapidity from the luxurious haunts of New York to the pleasure pála- cea of Florida and back again,^ \.

Franchot Tone plays a rich man's son who falls madly in love with Eadle....

Nervous headaches, unlike the headaches arising from constipation or disordered liver, or those caused by defective eyesight, are the result

Lionel Barrymore shares lead- of nervous exhaustion--a condition overwork or worry. most often due to general debility, ing honours in the role of the ex- The nerves ceedingly wealthy T. R. Paige depend for their strength on the father of Franchot Tone. condition of the blood.. Nervous Humour is supplied by Patey Headaches are a definite indication weak and thin. that your blood stream has become Kelly, the popular New York stage

comedienne.

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Falstaff King Henry

Waitin' at the Gate for Katy Arlene

Layton and Johnstone

Piano Solos

Sweet and Lovely

Many Happy Return, of the Day

Rale da Corta

Songs

You were so Charming

I'm your Slave

Charles Fitz Gerald (Tenor)

Xylophone Solos-

12th Street Rag Kitten on the Keys

Harry Robbins

8 p.m.-Local Time & Weather Re

port.

8.03-8.28 pm Songs Memories. Florrie Fore Old Time Medley

Florrie Forde (Comedienne) Medley of Old Bongs (English)

Sydney Gustard (Organ) Tom Costello in Song, Memories. Tom Castello and Chorns (By Special request)'. 8.28-9 'p.mGrand 'Opers.

Don Glovani! Overture (Mozart)

State Opera Orchestra, Berlin coD- ducted by Dr. Leo Bloch,

Artas-La Gioconda-Yes, Suicide"

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Norma "Queen of Heaven, whire.

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Gina Cigna (Soprano)" (Continued on Page 10.)

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