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Amusements
Cinema Noter
"ONE NIGHT OF LOVE"
QUEEN'S THEATRE:
BRIDGK : NOTES
Good Co-operation
by Ely Culbertson.
Columbia's musical romance, The mark of a good defensive "One Night of Love," featuring the player is his ability to diagnose famous Opera singer and beauty, his partner's intentions and to co- Grace Moore, is one of the best operate in a tacit scheme of de- musicales produced in the Colony, fence. The splendid results some. Miss Moore enchants both as times reached by the partnership, actress and singer, while the of two strong defensive players Italian Count, Tulilo Carminati, is make it seem as though they can superb as the teacher, and Lyle see through the backs of the cards. Talbot, Luis Alberni, Jessie Ralph,
"In the deal given below the West and Mona Barrle offer delightful player was
Norman Bonney of Boston and the East player was The story tells of a young girl Geoffrey Mott-Smith of New York. who is heard singing In a cheap Considering the fact that duplicate cafe by Guillo Monteverds (Tullio match point scoring was involved, Carminati), the greatest teacher of even though the contract was only singing in Europe. He offers to one heart, the defence achieved a trafn her for Opera-on one condi- rather notable victory. I wonder] [tion-that she does not fail, in love how many players in the South sent with him. The Inevitable happens would have avoided the pitfall.so the girl falls madly in love with elaborately prepared by the -de- her master, but for the sake of
fence!
character studies.
ON MONDAY, TUESDAY and her career dare not mention it.
The climax in which Miss Moore
WEDNESDAY, the 18th, 19th
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sings "One Fine Day" from, "Madame Butterfly" to the man who has taught her everything, and whose Inspira- tion helps her on her great ac- casion, is one of the most poignant- ly beautiful endings ever seen in a Alm.
"BULLDOG DRUMMOND STRIKES BACK"-KING'S
THEATRE.
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Both sides vulnerable North:
S-Q 7 2 H-10
D.-Q 10 8 7 2 C.-K 9 7*4
S. KJ 8 6 4
West:-
East:
H-A 5 4 D.-J 9 3
SA 9 HJ 768 2
D.--K 6 5 C.-8 3 2.
South:-
8-10 5 3
H.-K Q 9 8 D-A 4
·· C.—A 10 6 5
Mian Ruth Dodd, of New York, presents an attractive picture st Miami Beach, Fla., where abe wears one of the intest bathing sults, creation of ochre lastex lace.
RADIO
TO-DAY'S PROGRAMME
the
The following programme w{1} is brandonated to-day..from |Hong Kong Broadcasting Atation Z.R.W. on "a"wave' langth of 855 metres (845 K‚¤!)—"}}}
MOTORING"NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL
Four Studio... Items · 12.30-2.15 ⠀⠀⠀⠀ p.m.- European gramine,
PREHISTORIC FINDS IN PHILIPPINES
Ante-Neolithic Stone Implements
EXHIBITION FORMED
Pre-neolithic stone implementa believed to have been used by ancient Filipinos 1,000 to 2,000 Pro- years ago, together with the more recent cultural remains, 12.30 p.m.-London and New York were unearthed in Calatagan and Stock and Commodity Quotations. Taal, in Batangas Province, and Manila Gold Stock Quotations,
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12.36-1 p.m.-Recorded Music. in Loconin, Wanting, Malapit 1 p.m.-Local Time and Weather and Babuyan in Bataan Pro- Report.
vince, during the recent excava, 1.03 p.m.-Recorded Music. * tione undertaken by Mr. Ricardo 1.30 p.m.-Reuter Press Bulletins, E. Galang of the anthropological Rugby Press News. etc.! 2.15 p.m. Close: Down.
section of the Bureau of Science.
4-7 p.m.--Chinese Programme. -7-11 p.m.-European Programme.
7-7,26 p.m. Orchestral Music. In the Stoppes of Central Azia
(Borodin) Love of the Three Oranges (Prokofieff) Pomp and Circumstance March No,
in G (Elgar)
Pomy and Circumstance March No. 5
(Elgar)
Some of the interesting imple ments collected and now on ex- hibit in the science bureau are the pitted hammer tones, said to have been used for breaking the bones of animals to get the marrow and to soften the meat; the cloth beater-used for shor
7.26-7.41 p.m.-A Violin Recital by tening bark of trees out of which Taalde Henges.
the primitive peoples obtained spades. The problem of the de- 1. Sonata in A Major (Handel) fence was how to win two of the, Waltz in A Flat Major (Brahms) lishing stones used by stoneage. their tapa clothing; and the po- last four tricks.
3. Danza Espanola (de Falla, artists to give finesse to their
work. Along the shores of Ba- taan where a large number of these were discovered as a re Terence Caner sult of the action of the waves the people were seen using the Bertha Willmott. pitted stone implements for col-
lecting oysters along the shore. Sidney Torch
Derickson and Brown.
Kreisler). Trick 10: West.led the spade Jack
7.41-8 p.m.Variety. since a trump lead would obvious Selection-Blue Roses ly be bad. Dummy, of course, Organ Solo-In a Clock Store played the heart 10. East set the stage for the swindle by withhold-
Song-
What can you give a Nudist? ing the Jack and playing instead a small heart. South, of course, Organ Solo-Love in Bloom under-trumped with the eight.
Trick 11 North led a diamond, Vocal-One Morning in May East played a small trump, and
8 pm-Local Time and Weather South, after long consideration. Report. played the heart Queen.. West 8.03-8.20 p.m.-From the Studio, could see that to win with the Ace. A Talk on "Motoring National and was futile and therefore dropped Upsdell, M.A.
International" by The Rev. G. E. S. 8.20-8.39.p.m.A Jazz Piano Recital by Rale da Costa.
The film version of Sapper's 1996 will be received until noon on story of Captain Drummond and FOUR VISITING CARDS mostly and the dates specified, by the Super his faithful band of young follow- promptly printed."China Mail"intendent and Victualling Store ers is being shown at the Klag'r Tele-Officer, H. M. Victualling Yard, Theatre in "Bulldog Drummond Kowloon, from whom forms of ten Strikes Back," featuring Ronald
his remaining small trump. der and any necessary information, Colman in the leading role.
Trick 12: The refusal of East to can be obtained on application:—. As Captain Drummond, Colman
The bidding: (Figures after bids over-ruff Dummy's heart 10 and the lives through 12 nerve-racking hours refer to numbered explanatory failure of West, to win the heart .... 25th February 1955. in fog-bound' London, for which an
Queen presented a convincing rend- paragraphs). 25th February 1985. extremely pretty girl, a telegram 1 H
South West North East
ing to South that East's trumps! PRSE Pass (1) Pass (2) were topped by the Ace and West's passing the heart bid with such ed that West at this point held one an excellent distributional take-up and one apade and that his 2-East decides that if West is un-choice but to lay down the King of
out.
presumed Jack was, therefore blank. On this reading South had no willing, or unable to take action
hearta The elaborate obfuscation over the heart bid, it would be of declarer thus netted the defence too dangerous for him to reopen the last two tricks and set the con- the bidding. T
tract one trick. The play proceeded:
Admittedly, de- clarer could have done better guess.
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4. Words and Music-Medley.. 8.39.9 p.m.-Excerpts from "Pagli- scel" (Leoncavallo).
25th February 1986. and Oriental Prince are largely re-1-North appears unduly timid in the Jack. The count also show-Intermezzo, Act, 2
27th February 1985. sponsible.
Charles Butterworth
27th February 1935, as Algy lends his assistance during 3 months' Contract..
this period in proper droll Butter- worth fashion, with just that precious Potatoes & Vegetables LY MEETING of the SHAREHOL
4th March 1985. ing many a hearty laugh, ably touch of ineffable despair, provid- DERS in this Corporation will be held in the Board Room of Messrs. The right to reject the lowest or assisted by his wife Gwen, as play- Jardine, Matheson, & Co., Ltd., 18. jany tender is reserved.
ed by Una Merkel. Warner Oland. Pedder Street, Hong Kong, on
the Oriental Prince, is his usual, SATURDAY, the 23rd February,
sinister self, and Loretta Young 1935, at 11.80's.m. for the purpose|
the damsel in distress, looking as of receiving the Report of the
lovely as ever, is the reason for all clubs, and South won with the Ace. ing but the defence, in spite Board of Directors together with a
Whether this is your the excitement. C. Aubrey Smith),
Trick 2: South cashed the dia- that, was brilliant. Statement of Accounts for the year
Stylo or not, it's a as an Inspector of Scotland Yard mond Ace, ending 31st December 1984.
Picture of "What gives a fine performance.
Dressed Arthur Hohl, Kathleen Burke,
for Ethel Griffes, Mischa Auer
Halliwell Hobbes are also iminently cast.
The Register of Shares of the] Corporation will be closed from Monday, the 11th February to Saturday, the 23rd February 1935 (both daya Inclusive), during which period no transfer of shares, can be registered.
By Ordor of the Board of Directors,
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Hong Kong, 1st February; 1985.
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By Order of the Board of
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THE BANK OF EAST “ASIA, LIMITED,
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the SIXTEENTH ORDINARY
MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS will
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“THE DUDE,RANGER""` ALHAMBRA THEATRE
Trick 1: Weat led the Queen of
Trick 8: South led the diamond and finessed the Ten, East win- and ning with the King.
pro-Ace and West dropped the eight.
Trick 4: East cashed the spade
the
Trick, 5: East continued with the spade 9, and West won with the King.
Trick 6 West led a East ruffed.
spade and
Trick 7: East led a club and the Trick 8: Dummy cashed the King won the Jack,
diamond Queen, South discarding
ed by our experts Zane Grey, the noted writer of comprehensively western stories, again gives to covers the Fashion screen another thrilling saga of Demands of the Arizona cattle lands, "Thel
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Season.
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Dude Ranger," Alhambra Theatre.
now
The film tells the story of Ernest Selby, a sturdy young Westerner, who comes to Arizona to claim a
Trick 9 Declarer (uhwisely) Ied a third club round and West trumped.
31 Des Voeux Rd. Cranch inherited from his uncle. "Be West could see at this point that
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fore he has an opportunity to make both East and South must hold four his identity known to the ranch hearts. East could see that Wert manager, hia suspicions are aroused must hold two hearts and two by the disappearance of several
hundred head of cattle.
Mistaken for a cowboy in search;
of a job, he decides to masquerado.
In this role until he has cleared
(Continued on nezi Column/
"STAMBOUL QUEST" MAJESTIC THEATRE
A
of
A
9.35-16 p.m.-From the Studio."
A Recital by Helen Lockhart (Con- tratto) accompanied by Frederic Mason. Ariana che piange Handel
(Rinaldo)
2. Aria-Che faro sonsa Buridica
·(Orfeo): .......
NUTRINA Gluck. 8. Softly awakes my Heart (Samson
and Delflab),
Saint-Saens.
4. Sunshine and Rain Blumenthal
G. Caller Herrin (Beotch)
(by_roquent); Traditional 6. Down Hare
May. Brabe.
10-10.16 p.m.-A Cello" Recital by Pablo Casals.
1. Moment Musical
2 Le Cygne (The Bwan)
Schubert.
Saint-Saens.
Quickly, Sweet Gossip My Husband, Punchinello Bekold her! Ah, How Burnagsing Fair. Dear Harlequin! My Colombine!
9-9.20 p.m.-From the Studio, 8. Gavotte Tendre.
* Hillemacher. Topical Talks on the United King-4. Chanson Villageoise Popper... 8.20-9.30 p.m.--The J. I. Squire dom" by Mr. G. C. Pelham.
6. Apres un Reve Celeste Octet.
(Fame). 10.15-11 pm-From the Studio. Dance Musle by Professor N. “A Tonoff and his Tango Orchestra.
1. La Cinquantaine (Marie)
2. Moonhaams and Shadows (Squire): 8. Melody (Dawes). 9.30 pm-Reuter
10.80 p.m.--Router Pross Bulletins,
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"Stamboul Quest," a tale of in-1
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up the mishandling of the ranch ternational espionage, featuring In the meanwhile he discovers un Myrna Loy and George. Brent. a other reason to extend his stay, in the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer release daughter. the person of the ranch manager's at the. Majestic Theatre.
This Imperious charmer is played tence is known to only one map. As Fraulein Dokter, whose exis by Irene Hervey, a fascinating Myrna Loy sets out to trap the young newcomer to films. Before Turkish general, All Bey, who i the picture reaches its whirlwind Buspected of selling conclusion, these two have found secrets to the enemy. Before she military romance and have passed through accomplishes her mission in the
Dardanelles, however, she is con Other important members of the tinually hounded by a love for a cast are Henry Hall, Leroy Mason, reckless young American, Sid Saylor, Alma Cheater and Lloyd Ingraham
several breath-taking adventures,
"ROMAN SCANDAIS"—-
ORIENTAL THEATRE
TROUBLESTAR THEATRE
Inimitable Bydney Howard comes co the Star Theatre in a hilarious icomedy entitled "Trouble,7;s (film) Ruth Etting, Gloria Stuart, David of adventure on board a pleasure Manners, Edward Arnold, Vered bont
Teasdale, and the crop of Sydney Howard succeeds in ex- 17.00 Goldwyn Girls are all to be seen plotting his quaint, lugubrious $16.50 in the Eddie Cantor carnival of humour as Hollebone, and finds $3.50 fun, Roman Scandals, his fourth an excellent foll la George Tarner $8.00 and annual screen musical comedy las Nobby Supporting character $8.00 for Bamuel Goldwyn."
are George Curzon, Dorothy Robin Eddie Cantor is seen as a wistful sor Patch, Abraham Hofaer, brow-beaten ladro est Rome, and? And him
akes place
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