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Cinema Notes
"THE LAST GENTLEMAN"
KING'S THEATRE
George Arliss, acclaimed as one of the finest actors in pictures to- day, perhaps, one of the greatest ever,, is the welcome attraction at the King's Theatre, where he is appearing in "The Last Gentle- man." This is one of the most un-
This is one of usual comedies to reach the screen.
Leather Handbags, Bultaince the inception of the "talkies.” Cars. Parses, Rat Boxes,
Collar Boxer Belts, Etc.
MAN WO, LOONG Leather Case Store 5, Pottinger St.
The story, which depicts the amusing and eventful offorts of an eccentric, but lovable, old million- aire to choose a worthy heir among his various and colourful relatives, offers Arliss another great role
COMPANY MEETINGS and the brilliant artist achieves
A. S. WATSON & CO. LIMITED. and complete
TOTICE
another characterisation as rich 88, his recent triumph as Nathan Rothschild in IS HEREBY GIVEN "The House of Rothschild."
anaual Edna May Oliver, Janet Beecher, Ordinary General Meeting of the Charlotte Henry and Ralph Mor Company (since its registration) gan head the imposing supporting ACCOMMODATION IN ENGLAND will be held at the Hong Kong cast, which includes Donald. Meek, Hotel, Hong Kong, on TUESDAY, Frank Albertson, Edward Ellis GOING. HOME! THEN STAY IN THE the 16th April, 1935, at 11.30. A.M., and Joseph Cawthorn, while ...Sid- least congested part of London and for the purpose of receiving the Re-ney Lanfield directed the comedy save money. Convenient for every- where. The Sarony House Hotel, port of the General Managers, to- in association with Maude T. Ho- Every comfort, furnished by Maple, gether with a Statement of Ac well for United-Artista, lovely garden, tennis, golf nearby. H. counts for the year ended 31st. Oc- and C. all rooms. Cantral heating tober, 1984.
Terms from 8 guincas, inclusive. Write. The REGISTER OF SHARES of for brochure. 'Phone Finchley 2088, Enal End Road, Finchley, London the Company will be CLOSED from N-3.
THURSDAY, the 11th day of April;
LAMMERT : BROS.
AUCTIONEERS, APPRAISERS AND SURVEYORS
- Public Auctions
-
THE two Italian Sculptors Prof.
T. Beast and Prof. U. Morl having to return to Italy. shortly
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"SOCIETY - DOCTÒR”—QUEEN'S
THEATRE
It
When the gamut of a life-time
[LUNG:
HEART
STOMACH
DIAPHRAG
Diagram illustrator position of Alyce McHenry's stomach before operation.
LUNGS
HEART
STOMACH
An operation on Alyce Jane McHenry, the averted atomach girl" of Omaha, at Truendale Hos- pital, Fall River, Mass, was wit- neased by surgeons, from various parts of America The diagrams show the condition before and after,
LOST LIFE FOR BET Man Who Jumped From Westminster Bridge
The story of a man's bet of £1,000
BRIDGE NOTES
TACTICS
by Ely Culbertson.
"RADIO"
WA CHINESE REVIEW" BY
BILHOUETTE-'- ZEK Programne
1230-2.15
Pro-
gramme - Furupean 12301 p.m.-Recorded Music. 1 p.m.-Local Time and Weather Report.
TO-DAY'S PROGRAMME The following programme will be broadcasted to-day from the Hong A favourite trick which has Kong Broadcasting Station Z.B.W. existed ever since the day, almost on a wave length of 356 metres. 40 years ago, when Bridge Whist (845 KC.'S): first became a factor in the history of the Whist family, and yet has lost little of either its popularity or effectiveness, sometimes makes it possible for a declarer to slip through a trick with a singleton King. The play is very 'crude and very obvious, yet there are several million Bridge players who can chestra (by courtesy of the Manage 1.16 p.m. Hong Kong Hotel Or still be depended upon to fall for mont).. It constantly..
1.80 p.m-Reuter Press Bulletins, It la well-known that when de-etc. clarer lends from Dummy toward 6-8 pm-European Programme
2.15 pm-Close Down, an assumed King-Jack combination 5-7 p.m.-Hong Kong Hotel Dance or its equivalent in his own hand, Orchestra (by courtesy of the Manage second hand, if he holds the Acement). should play low. His hope is that 7 pm-Closing Local Stock Quota declarer, who can win a trick with
tions. E the King if the Ace is on his right, ("Patience" (Gilbert & Sullivan) sung
17.03-7.2610 pm. Excerpts
from or establish his King for the next by The D'Oyly Carte Opers Company, round by finessing the Jack if the 7.26-7,43 p.m.—A Pianoforte Recital:
1
No. 12
Queen is on his right, will make the by Macha Levitzki. wrong guess.
1. Hungarian Rhapsody The purpose of de-
(Last). clearer must therefore be, when his King is unguarded, to create the impression that he plans to finesse. When the cards are placed as fol-manco" played by Geraldo and his lows, he may gain the trick:
7.50-8 p.m.From the Stadlo,
North:
Dummy HJ 10 8 9
west-
H-Q 9 6 2 East:- ."
HA 874
South
Declarer H-K
Assuming that, some other suit is
2. La Campanella (Paganini-Liszt). 8. Staccato Etude (Rubinstein).
7.48-7.50 pun."A World of Ro. Sweet Music.
"
A Cinema Review" by Allhouette.
8 pm Local Time igral.
8-8-15 pm-A Relay from Daventry "Living Dangerously." "Hong Kong to Dartmouth. A personal record by Lieut. Commander Martyn Sherwood, R.N. (Retired), of a year's adventurous voyage In the 24
the 24 ton ketch “Tai Mo 8.15 pm-Local Weather Report. 8.20-11 pm A Relay from the Po Hing
Theatre (Chinese).
Shan
11 p.m. Close.Down.
8.30-10 p.m-European
8.30-8.56
Finck)
Recorded
Pm--Light..." | Orchestral
HIS MAJESTY KING GEORGE V'S SILVER JUBILEE
APPEAL ON BEHALF OF CHARITIES
On the 6th May next British Empire is givi thanks and praise that for years fis Majesty George V has been preserve to bear the sceptre of soye eignty and maintain the unit of the
in all forms? charity is universally nised and it is known that H
grendered blajesty
Majesty desires this auspicion occasion, to be in some manne dedicated to assisting charit
able objects. It has, therefore been decided to collect fund throughout this Colony charitable purposes, the sub scriptions not to exceed $1 and humbly to pray His Majesty nominate the charities in thi Colony to which the moneys collected should be devoted
The Charitable Collection Sub-Committee is providing boxes for the purpose of the collection and all those whe wish to assist in this laudable
are
· object¦ ̧
asked to com municate with the Honourable Dr. R. H. Kolewall, C.M.GE LL.D., of China Building, Hon Kong, who is representing the Chinese Sub-Committee formed for this purpose or to Mr. B. F. Falfour of the Colonial Secre tariat, Hongkong, who will arrange for collecting boxes to be forwarded..
to WEDNESDAY the 17th day of of human emotions can be crammed to a penny that he would jump off April, 1985, both days inclusive, within the brief span of eight Westminster Bridgo was told at an during which period no transfer of hours then that is something worth shares can be registered,
talking about..
inquest on Hubert Hanson Ken- JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON, This is exactly what Metro-worthy, aged 23, of Gillingham-trump, South could lead from Dum Music from Z.E.K. oss frequency of
General Managers,
Goldwyn-Mayer has accomplished mews, Westminster, S.W.
my not a small heart, but the Jack 640 kilocycles. in one of the most unusual. Hong Kong. 3rd. April, 1935,
d
East is as likely as not to play low, It was stated that Kenworthy, hoping that South will let the Jack London Suite (Eric Coates) speediest stories to reach the screen who was a strong swimmer and high go through to West's Queen. Even Gaiety Echoes (Monckton)
Music lately.
It is "Society Doctor," a grip-man who told him how he had re-the Jack
diver, go into conversation with a when Dummy does not hold the 10, old Friends-Potpourri (air, Herman GENERAL NOTICES [ping drama of life within the wall ceived the King's Medal for saving times with gratifying results. In- should still be led, at of a metropolitan emergency hos-a woman's life by jumping off Weats asmuch as North must be prepared
8.66-9.40 p.m-Variety. pital, which is the current rolesse minster Bridge into the river, to lose a trick in any case unless
Organ Solos- at the Queen's Theatre.
Musical Comedy Medley The picture is laudable for
Kenworthy betted. he would do the some such extraordinary measures Song- TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN reason above all others.
Sydney Gustard one same, and later was seen to jump as these prove successful, it costs that during the temporary ab to the screen a new team of lovers His body was recovered later off
It bringe from the bridge and disappear nothing to try.
Give me a heart to sing to ("Frankie sence of Mr. H. Stehr from the Co-who, it is hoped, will be seen
and Johnny"). In Millbank.
Another means of avoiding Humorous The Mayor
Helen Morgan, LIEDKE to act as Manager of our Merria and Virginia Bruce, the ture was recorded. lony, we have appointed Mr. L. C. future pictures. They are Chester
losing finesse is still more likely A verdict of Death by Misadven-to succeed, because the fendensivo Fox-Trots-From now on
John Tilley, former being always dependable for
player whom declarer is trying to A New moon is over my shoulder an excellent performance, the lat
deceive has no accurate means of Tea for Two-Comedy Harmonists JUBILEE MEDALS
Vocal Whispering ter, having just emerged from two
telling just what sort of mistake Instrumental years of screen retirement to, cou- HUNDRED PER CENT. PURE"the declarer hopes to lure him into tribute the finest performance
MAJESTIC THEATRE'
making. her career.
East, Dealer
will, sell at Public Auction on" N
TUESDAY, the 16th April, 1935, commencing at 2.30 p.m.
at our Sales Room, Duddell Street
NOTICE.
A Magnificent Collection of Ita-local branch as from this day, lian Marble Works. (by the most famous Italian Sculptors).
We beg to invite the public to call} and inspect this unique collection.
LAMMERT BROS,
Auctioneers.
Hong Kong, 11th April, 1936
THE undersigned have received
Auction
on
Tuesday, the 16th. April, 1935
commencing at, 5.15 p.m..
at their Sales Room, Duddell Street
A Valuable Collection of Postage Stamps,
On view from Monday the 15th. April, 1935.
Terms: Cash on delivery
SIEMSSEN & CO Hong Kong, 11th April, 1985.
KING'S SILVER JUBILEE
Dollar Collection Fund -
Managers of business firms and
"RUGGLES OF RED GAP
CENTRAL THEATRE
4:
of
"MADAME DU BARRY”— STAR THEATRE
North:-
3-A Q 82
H-10 8-64
D.A 8.2. C-Q 10
West:—
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5.-6.4.3 H:-9 DJ 7 6 5 4 C--8732
East:W
S-K 10 9 3" H.-A 3
D.--K Q·10
C-K J 9.4
South:-
SJ 7
H-KQJ752 D-S 8 CA 6 5 The bidding:
·*
Rockin' Chair; Georgia on my mind;
Lazy Day
Sweet Sue Just you; Heeble Jeeblow; I Wonder where by baby la to-night?
This appeal is issued by
·Silver Jubilee Committee Hongkong,
To Be On Sale From To-morrow
FROM $1.25 TO 50 GUINEAS
Harry Roy's Tiger Ragamuffins. Songs Radio Requ
Les Allen (Baritone). Plano Duote-Nola; Polly
Kitten on the Keys; Russian Rag
Special medals, to commemor Harry Roy's Famous Pianists on Jate the Twenty-fifth Anniversary
two Pianos. of His Majesty's reign will be on,
sale to the public as from to day.
9.40:10 pm-Bong Memories. (a) Vive la Compagnie; (b) Whan Johnny come Marching Home, Let's have a Chorus Welsh Memories-Medley
The Maestros.
10 pm-Beuter Press Bulletins. 10.06 p.m.-Close Down
The medals which have been struck by the Royal Mint bear on the obverse crowned effigies of Their Majesties and on the reverse a view of Windsor Castle,
Medala in fine silver with a die
MY BUDGET PROPHECY meter of 134 Inches; enclosed in
(Continued from Page' 8.) ·
cardboard case will be on sale at the price of $1.25 each' in the following [places:
Mesars, Lane, Crawford, Ltd. Messrs. Falconer & Co. (Hon
Kong), LAA.”
To those who remember Jean North-South vulnerable Harlow's work in "Red Dust and "Blonde Bombshell" it will not be necessary to recommend her film, The new American film comedy, "One Hundred Per Cent. Pare" Tinstructions to sell by Fable others who have employees are in-Ruggles of Red Gap," starring which is now showing at th formed that special collection boxes Charles Laughton, which is now Majestic Theatre. For the beneft. for the Jubilee $1 Collection are being screened at the Central of the others it should be stated now available at 6. Ning Yuen Ter-Theatre, is an Intensely human that in this film they will find a race, temporary beadquarters of the and amusing comedy of an extreme (true study of life as it is the pre- St. John Ambulance Brigade; tala-ly English butler who is compelled sent day world. phone No. 26236,
to go to the United States with an Supporting Miss Harlow is that Mr. A. Morris, at the address men-
The boxes can be obtained from American family.
polished actor, Franchot Tone. If As the butler. Mr. Charles this Ane actor continues with the tioned above, or from. Mr. 8. FLaughton gives a really glorious excellent Interpretations Balfour, of the Colonial Secretariat, performance in which pantomime is been giving in his recent films, pro- be haa The Collection is to begin on as eloquent as dialogue.
motion to the front ranks of star April 1, between which date and Yet. the most unforgettablo dom is certain. LAMMERT BROS.,
May 1 the boxes should be cirenlat-moment of the entire film is one ed; when filled, they should be sent of complete seriousness, Auctioneere
A com. Hong Kong, 12th. April, 1935.
to the Hong Kong and Shanghai pany of Americans try, and fail, to Bank, which has kindly undertaken remember the words of the perora- to receive same.
tion of the speech by Abraham Lin- Delores Del Riu wears royal East South West North coin at Gettysburg.
gowns for the first time 'în
1H Рава her/1 CF
3.H The English butler begins whis career in "Madame Du Harry," Pass 4 H Pass Pass pering the words to himself, and which is now being shown at the Pass.
They may also be obtained proceeds to speak one of the Star Theatre. In this film she ap After South becomes declarer at
written application to the Honour greatest passages in all oratory, pearn as the favourite of King four hearts, Weat opens the club needs to the increase in yield Honourable the Colonial Treasurer.
He will look for his increased able the Colonial Secretary or the The atmosphere of hilarious laugh Louis XV of France, whose extra-deuce, the sult East bid. South from direct taxation and from finest foods in ter is stilled, and, as the speech vagance was the scandal of the plays Dummy's 10, East plays the certain other taxes--those
Medals in standard allver with proceeds, the film achieves tremen eighteenth century.
Jack and South the Ace. In plan-petrol, liquors, and stamps being leather case may, be obtained on
O diameter of 24 inches enclosed in dous and tear-compelling drama The picture, based on the story ping his play, South can see that the obvious sources. friends hord It is a triumph both for Mr by Edward Chodorov, deals with one heart trick, one club trick and for an unusual Charles Laughton, the actor, and the intimate life of Du Barry and one diamond trick must be lost and The diminution of the burden ble the Colonial Treasurer,
More than this I do not expect Colonial Secretary or the Ho plication to the Honourable Mr. Leo McCarey, the director,
the king. Miss Del Rio heads and that he has a further probable on poor purses and culture of will be sold at the price of $10 each. all-star cast which includes such loser in spades. This last may be entertainment tax, for which favourites as Reginald Owen, eliminated by means of finesse, in many people look, I do not think Ad previously announc Victor Jory, Osgood Perkins, which case the contract will be likely. Gottschalk, and Dorothy Tree.. Verres Teasdale, Ferdinand made. But because of East's bid, Relief on cheap tea or on can be obtained at the following As page in standard gold of the same design South assumes that the finesse will spirits I think extremely unrates lose, and that he will be set. There likely A drop in the standard Large size weighing 4 oz, at 60 la a way of avoiding the losing rate of income tax, in the hope guineas (52.10/-) each. " spade fincare, however, by turning that the stimulation of enter- Small size weighing at 12
THE undersigned have received Instructions from P. Jacks Esq., to sell by Public Action
ON
Wednesday, the 17th. April, 1935 commencing at 10. a.m. at No. 528, The Peak; A Quantity of VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD
FURNITURE
Terms: Cash on Delivery. On view from Tuesday the 16th. April, 1985.
LAMMERT BROS.,
Auctioneers
HE undersigned have received
Tinstructions to sell by Publie
Auction
ON
Wednesday the 17th. April 1985
commencing at 280 p.m.
at their Sales Room. No. 85,"
Hankow Road, Kowloon.
A Quantity of
VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD
FURNITURE
and
A Fine Assortment of
· ALABASTER STATUES
On View from Tuesday the 16th.
April 1985.
Terms: Cash on delivery
LAMMERT BROS
Auctioneers.
Hong Kong, 12th. April, 1985
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HEIGHTS
“FLIRTATION WALK-
"ALHAMBRA THEATRE " That popular song-and-dane team, Dick Powell and Ruby Keeler, who sprang to fame with their per formances In, "42nd Street". two| years ago, Improve even on their former successes in "Flirtation
"BABES IN TOYLAND" ORIENTAL THEATRE
My prophecy is that he will implement the pledges to restore the remaining cuts and allow ances but that no further rellefs [can be expected. These restora tions would cost about $11,000,-
Messrs. Sennet Freres."
The Sincere Co., Ltd.
It into a trap into which East might prise and the higher value of guiness (412.12/4) each.”:
medi
the highest points on the Island and In this film Powell plays the role heard in "Babes In Toyland," and reasonable asia by which to Mainland is published:-
of an army private who joins West feature-length production, now at decide on the correct, play. He anticipate is the right Budget favour of the Royal Mint, or by Point in order to become an officer the Oriental Theatre may know what South is doing, but for our age whether or not we remittance in sterling. and a gentleman, and who eventual. Trying to get the best of a villain South's play would have been pro- are Budgetting without a full mo ly becomes Cadet Regimental Com is always a tough job. Seldom does per in either of two mander, the highest honour accord- it bring a laugh. But with Laurel South had a singleton ed any individual in the Academy, and Hardy on the scene chuckles, East plays the Kia, South can rutt we should split, the Budget into
Ruby Keeler, plays, the daughter gurgles and general mirth area and obtain a discave
OR the information of visitors Walk," the current release at the Oliver Hardy as well as Victor Her led to Dummy's Ace and the deuca Exchequer, I do not expect Honourable the Colonial Secretary
The anties of Stan Laurel and well fall. The seven of spades is gilt-edged will help to recoup the Orders should be addressed to the the following list of some of Alhambra Theatre.
bert's immortal music are seen and of spades returned. Now East has
No New Burdens a Hong Kong, and accompanied by Whether such a Budget as draft in sterling on London
no matter how serious diamond on Dummy'
If realisation of what the machine spade and age means to us whether or not to disc
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failure by East to!
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will cost him
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Signal Station
51774,
Mt. Parker
1784
Mountain Lodge
1725
The Eyrie
1728
of West Point Superintendent certa
Peak Hotel.
1806
Taikoo Sanatorium
and Pat O'Brien also has a pro
1000
Mt. Davis.
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Bowen Boad (alterbeds) 297.
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good a