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-“THE DOUBLE DOORS
QUEEN'S THEATRE
A mysterious, old-fashioned house. in which there lives an equally my. sterious family, is the background. for one of the finest of dramaa. "The Double Door," which is now being Jshown at the Queen's Theatre. T
This is an unusual tale of a do mineering woman, head of a wealthy family, the Van Bretts, and her sis- ter, who have a secret to hide, which, if it became known, would "shock the world." ;
Mary Morris, as the older sister, plays an exacting role wall. Her |transformations of character are fremarkable. At one moment she is the woman whose mind is warped with pride, at another she is a fenious sister, and the next she is acting the
LAMMERT BROS. part of a woman whose cruelty
AUCTIONEERS, APPRAISERS
·AND SURVEYORS,
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· Public Auctions
THE
THE undersigned "have received Instructions to sell by Public
Auction
on.""
Saturday, the 27th. April, 1935
commencing at 10.30 a.m. ́.
hibition of Water Colours open at No. 42, Humphreys Building,
Tuesday, April 30th. in our Art, Gallery, Chater Road, for 10 DAYS ONLY. KOMOR & KOMOR.
FOR SALE
HONG KONG DOLLAR DIRECTORY 1935. Oh ale ata!! Book-stalls andį at the Office of the Publishers, BA, : Wyndham Street.
MISCELLANEOUS
(Top Floor) Kowloon,
A Quantity of.
VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD
FURNITURE
LAMMERT BROS.,
Auctioneers Hong Kong, 24th. April, 1985,
THE undersigned have received Instructions to dell by Puble
would make even the conventional villains of the silent screen envious.
Evelyn Venable is good as a young
B. C. Davis, of Hopkinsville, Kentucky, a shopkeeper, End his choice of collecting the State sales fax or going to fail. ¦ Proteiing.. that people are too poor to pay more taxes, he announced his readiness to go out of business.
nurse and Kent Taylor is her in- A REALLY GREAT
teresting lover. ·
"ANNE OF GREEN GABLES"—
KING'S THEATRE
Theatre.
L. M. Montgomery's beautiful classic, "Anne of Green Gables," COMEN to the 'King's in its picture form, which has had as enthusiastic reception from the
cinema public to-day as it had an
a book many years ago.
.
FILM
"David CopperfieldTM
DICKENS' CLASSIC WELL. TREATED BY HOLLYWOOD
(By PHYLLIS JUBY);
BRIDGE NOTES BRILLIANT
REASONING
by Ely Culbertini,
In a recent Rubber game Declarer aucceeded in fulfilling
the.
contract of three notrump by a most unusual play. The play was the lead of an honour from a Lenaca position In the declarer's own hand-seemingly the height of insanity, but actually, based on sound reasoning, and the only play by which the hand could have been made.
South, dealer
Neither side vulnerable
North:
S.-Q.9.3 HK 85 D-K J 86 2 C-8 4
West:-
S.-A K 5 HA Q 10 7 3 D-Q 10 4
C--7 3
East:-
S-10 8 6 4
H-6 2 DA 6 3 C-K Q 10 2 South:-
S.-J. 7 2
H. 9 4
D-9 7
C. AJ 9 6 5
BACKACHE NOT DUE TO AGE
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RADIO
TO-DAY'S PROGRAMME
The following programme will be broadcast to-day from the Hong Kong Broadcasting Station Z.B.W. on a wave length of 365 metres.
All film-lovers will find "Da- vid Copperfield" a great change In this picture Anne Shirley, and a great trent. The charac- refer to numbered explanatory CHILDRENS' CONCERT FROM THE
The bidding: (Figures after bids (845 K.C.'S).
starring an the Anne Shirley of ters are so well chosen that we paragraphs). the story, and Tom Brown patch would not wish one
different: South Went up a private quarrel, which flarea they lose themselves
in their Pass 1 H
North East 2D (1) C (2). Pass Pass
STUDIO
Z.E.K. ProgramneTM 19.80-2.16 p.m.- European gramme.
1230 p.m.-Recorded Music..
Pro-
Report,
1 p.m.-Local Time and Weather
180 p.m.-Reutor Pross Bulletins, Rugby Press News, etc. 215 pm-Closs Down.
..
On View from Friday, the 26th from a teasing episode in a coup-creation just as Dickens him- Dbl. ENT April, 1996,
try schoolroom, to hecome fast self did. How real and living Passiv Terms: Cash on Delivery,
friends and then sweethearts. the story is comes home to us 1-A very bad overcall, even when They find themselves powerless, with a new and lively force.
not vulnerable. however, to combat a family feud Edna May Oliver creates the 2A doubtful bid. Making a free which began before either of them terrifying but really loveable old |
bid on a four-card suit at the were born. The story takes
a"Aunt" afresh. She thoroughly level of three is a most unusual
6-8 p.m.European Programme: 5-6 pmHong Kong Hotel Dance dramatic turn of affairs in which enjoys chasing the donkeys off her
procedure. However, East can Orchestra (by courtesy of the Manago- not be blamed for wishing life is at stake, to open a way to green lawn and telling the "wick-
to ment). the ultimate solution of the pro-led step-father" just what she show some algn of life when his 4-6.30 p.m.-Childrens' Studio Con- blem.
thinks of him. All who see this
cert. hand contains two and a half Supporting Miss Shirley and film will long remember the Aunt
4.30-7 p.m.-Hong Kong Hote! Dance honour-tricks and his partner firchestra (by courtesy of the Manage- Brown
are Holon Westley, and her faith in the highly intel- has opened the bidding.
ment>. O. P. Heggie, Sara Haden and ligent Mr. Dick, who laughs and After South's double of three Gertrude Messinger. George makes kites that little boys like clubs, North should unquestionably Nicholls, Jr., directed the picture David love, but who is quite mad in have opened the club 8. The North which was produced by Kenneth the eyes of society.
brought Macgowan, who also "Little Women" to the screen.
THE
YOUR VISITING CARDS neatly and promptly printed. "China Mail Auction. Omee, No. 3A, Wyndham St. Tele.. phonie 20022.
TO LET
ON
Monday, the 29th, April, 1935 commencing at 10.30 am.
at No. 2 Minden Avenue, Kowloon. A Quantity of VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD
FURNITURE
ell
+
FURNISHED EUROPEAN DWEL LING HOUSE No. 11, Mountain View,} The Peak. 6 Bed Rooms with Draw- Drying ing, Dining, Billiard and
On view from Sunday, the 28th. Rooms. Servants Quartera,, Suitable April, 1935. for bachelor Mesa, Reasonable rent|
Terms: Cash on delivery will be considered. Apply to Mackin- non Mackenzie & Co., P & O. Buliding.
KING'S SILVER JUBILEE
Dollar Collection Fund
LAMMERT BROS.,
Auctioneers. Hong Kong, 24th. April, 1986.
.+
"JEW. SUSS"—ALHAMBRA
THEATRE
7pm. Closing Local Stock Quota- tions. Pianoforte Solo-
708-7.29 p.m.-Concert Items. Andante and Rondo Capriccioso
(Mendelssohn)
Irene Scharrer. Chanson Indore (Song of India)
(Rimsky-Korsakov);"
Songs
Bolero Les Filles de Cadiz (The Maids of Cadiz) (Delibes)
Songa
Amelita Galli-Curci (Soprano).];
la. Reve Passe (Krier)
On the road to Mandalay (Speaks)
Frederick English (Bas-Baritone), Violin Solos
player was rather stubborn, how- Sea-Side: Holiday ever, and Insisted on spaning his David himself, as a child, is well own auft, laying down the diamond played by Freddie Bartholomew. 6.
Dummy played yow, South and later, að a young man, by played the nine, and the declarer' Frank Lawton. The holiday down won the trick with the 10. After in the sea-side cabin with Faggity a few moments of deliberation, "Jew Susa," which opens at the and old Dan and little Emily, who Weat now made the key play of Alhambra Theatre to-day is the will one day wear a sky-blue jacket the hand, laying down the heart Gaumont-British screen version of with diamond buttons, la delight-Queen, It is casily seen by look- {Lion Feuchtwanger's great histori-fully depicted, How great is the ing at all four hands that after cal romance. It is said to have old fisherman's love for the little this lead was made the defence was THE undersigned have received cost £125,000 to produce, and there orphan of his adoption!
helpless. They had no way of de
(a) Minstrela (Debussy); (b) Flight| of the Bumble Bee (Rimsky- The period in London and all feating East and West's contract,
Korsakov) Auction
The story is tragically dramatic, David's adventures until he finally West's play was not a blind sho! Danso, Espagnole ("La Vida Brave") jand no finer or more powerful act reaches his Aunt in Dover as a in the dark but the result of logical (De Falla-Kreislar)
ing has ever come, to the screen, ragged, hungry urchin, is most thinking. West realised that if he
Yehudi Menuhin.
· p.m.--William
Tell m The magnificence and elaboration real. And if our eyes are not too attempted to get to Dummy to play Overture (Rossini) played by The of the massive settings are a fitting dimmed by David's sad condition the heart suit in a normal way, he Members of the La Scala Orchestra, accompaniment to the wealth of we may well enjoy the lovely coun- would have to do so by leading Milan. ability displayed in presenting the try-side between London, and Dover clubs.
142-8 p.m.-Bong Memories. South, he knew, was mark-
Billy Marson Memories story.
as he trampa along.
ed with the club Ace and would Old Timers The Wedding
Tinstructions bilo received are altogether 40 seating patte
Managers of business firms and others who have employees are in- formed that special collection boxes for the Jubilee $1 Collection are at now available at 6 Ning Yuen Ter- race, temporary headquarters of the St. John Ambulance Brigade; tele-|· phone No. 26236, ・ “
The boxes, can be obtained, from Mr. A. Morria, at the address, men- tioned above, or from. Mr. 8. F. Balfour, of the Colonial Secretariat. | |
ON
Monday, the 29th. April, 1935, commencing at 2.80 p.m.
No. 6 B, Hankow Road, Kowloon
A Quantity of
VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD
FURNITURE
Terms: Cash on Delivery.
The Collection is to begin on Hong Kong, 24th. April, 1986. April 1, between which date and May 1 the boxes should be circulat- ed; when filled, they should be sent to the Hong Kong and Shangbal}
Bank, which has kindly undertaken to receive same.
HONG KONG HEIGHTS
OR the information of visitors
the following list of some of] the highest points on the Island and Mainland is published:-
FIOR
Island.
Victoria Peak
"Jew Suss"Joseph Süss Oppen-
•
7.29-7.42
5,08-10.80 p.m.-Chinese Studio Con.
the
Light Opera Company,
On view from Sunday, the 28thheimer and Duke Karl Alexander
win the first round of clubs and 8 pin--Local Time and Weather April, 1985.
Then we have the scenes where lead a diamond. through West's Report. are the protagonists of the.atory, a happier David, now, 器 young Queen, thus effectively removing
cert The one is a man who with a ready writer, brings the gay and beauti- West's second stopper in the dis- 10.30 pmClose Down. LAMMERT BROS.. command of money, astutely Intel-ful little. Dera home as his wife. mond suit before any heart tricks 10-10 pm—European Recorded Auctioneers ligent, unscrupulous, in his deal. Indeed, outstanding scenes occur were set up. It was therefore hope Made from ZEK. on a frequency of
Ings, determined to obtain power; all through this truly remarkable less to lead clubs before hearts. 640 idiocycles.
8.30-8.55 p.m.- Excerpts from and the other is a man easily led, picture that has so well recaptured From the bidding, however, the
[Operam) trampling underfoot any fine feel the spirit of Dickens and his time. North player was marked with the Voul Gems ings to attain self-gratification and It is filled with the delights of heart Kingas, since South was Rigoletto (Verdi) position in his State; owing every people of all classes, manners and marked with the dub suit, thing, even his tragic downfall, to means: the hearty fellow whose in- North would have to have Selection-La Boheme (Puxini
De Groot, and the Piccadilly Orch. Suss, who died a shameful death on come was £20 a year while his ex- the heart King as part of the youl Gem the gallows.
penditure was £21, the "aumble" strength needed to justify the over-
Die Fledermaun (J. Strauss) villain who chose that quailty be call. Furthermore, if North got in
Grand Opera Company. 8.55-9.20 p.m cause it always "goes down." And at trick two, he would not be able
Rale da Costa. to lead diamonds without giving Vol Duete. Layton and Johnstone, David himself, now in laces, now the Declarer a third trick in that 1. Say it with Masio-Medley In ratters, now suffering all the A new and unconventional ap-agonies of a child soul, now de-West saw that his only hope was 2. I Like to go back in the Evening
suit. From all of this reasoning,
The Eale da Costa. proach on romance is seen in lighting in friendship and love to lay down the Queen of hearts, s. Many happy returns of the day Claudette Colbert's latest starring lives through it all.
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South, winning with the Ace, re-14. The Olde Rate da Costa.
Bridg
HIS MAJESTY KING GEORGE V'S SILVER JUBILEE
APPEAL ON BEHALF OF
CHARITIES
On the 6th May next the British Empire is thanks and praise that for 25 years His Majesty King George V has been preserved to bear the sceptre of sover- eignty and maintain the unity of the Empire. His Majesty's great Interest in all forms of charity is universally recog nised and it is known that His Majesty desires this auspiciou occasion to be in some manner dedicated to assisting charit- able objects. It has, therefore, been decided to collect fumiko throughout this Colony for charitable purposes, the sub- scriptions not to exceed $1/mnd humbly to pray His Majesty ta nominate the charities In this 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 landable object are asked to com- municate with the Honourable Dr. R. H. Kotewall, C.M.G LL.D., of China Building, Hong Kong, who is representing the Chinese Sub-Comfilties formed for this purpose or to Mr. S. F. Balfour of the Colonial Secre tariat, Hongkong, who will arrange for collecting boxes to be forwarded.
This appeal is issued by the Silver Jubilee Committee of Hongkong.
THE REFRESHING ROAD TO NOURISHMENT AND HEALTH.
Beer is both food and drink it "nourishes as it refreshies It is nature's® own remedy for the wear and tear of life.
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and
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because it contains no preserva fives and there is not a headacks in a gallon
vehicle, "Gilded Lady," which opens It is a film that children, too, will forcing North into the lead. North, at the Central Theatre to-day. enjoy seeing. It will show them of course, returned a club, and, Assisted by Fred MacMurray and a complete new world of people turned a diamond. Declarer won
She Layton and Johnstone. Ray Milland in the principal sup-grundly understood,
5.. King of
7 Jazz-Medley this trick with the Ace in Dummy, porting roles, Miss Colbert is cast
Rale Costa. and now, with his heart in his 6. What a little moonlight can do as a stenographer who does not During the week ended April 18, 168 throat, took a finesse against. the Looking for little bit of blus wish to marry a millionaire. Her cases of cholers and 52 cases of small- Ides of connabial bliss is a husband box were reported to have occured in when tha keld and the sult broke, 98.10 p.m. Symphony No. 102 Now $2.60 per case heart Jack South hand.
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10 pm Reuter Press Bulletins,
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who is poor and struggling, some-108 cases of small-pox were reported to West was able to run pine tricks played by the Philharmonie Symphony ARE INVITED TO INSPECT OUR one whose hardships she can share. the health authorities. During the and thus fulfil his contract. A Orchestra of New-York, conducted by
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