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Company Meetings
Cinema Notes
"SHE COULDN'T TAKE IT- KING'S THEATRE
BRIDGE NOTES
Subtle Falsehoods
By Ely Culbertson
STREET SLEEPERS' SOCIETY
Statistics Issued
To-day's RADIO Programme
Song-Senorita
John Brownlee (Baritone)."
The following is a report of the number of sleepers who occupied the shelters during the seven
The following programme will Oryan Solos- Her blue blood boiled over when.
Contract bidding, particularly nights (February 21 to February
be broadcast to-day from the Teddy Bears' Pienie handsome. hard-as-nails Raft when both sides are engaged, is 27 inclusive):- wouldn't take his hat of before like a fencing bout and a psychic.
Hong Kong Broadcasting Station Grasshoppers' Dance St. Peter's (West Point)-Capa-ZBW. on a wavelength of 355 Song Suppose! he socked her! It's a battle royal bid is a feint The good player city, 129; Total Sleepers. 903 metres. (545 5.C's). of enfis and clinches, kicks and must know how to make the fein Turned away. 28.
Tylophone Solo kisses! He's no gentleman and without leaving himself vulner-
Dance of the Paper Rolls she's no lady-not in that riotous romance, "She Couldn't Take 1: co-starring George Raft and Joan Bennett.
more
Po Yan Street (Central)--Capa- city, 158; Total Sleepers, 1.120; Turned away. 24.
Relay of Welsh Programme. from Daventry Dance Music 120-215 am-European Record-Vocal- ed Programme.
1pm-Local Time & Weather-Re
130 p.m.-Reuter Press Bulletins, shel-Rugby Press News, etc.
5-Although East has been equal-
2.15 pm-Close Down -4-7 pmChinese Programina
630-7 p.m.--Chinese Dance Music
midnight --Batopsan *m-12
Programme.
27.15 p.-A Relay, from Daven-
7pm-Big Ben: A talk David's Day
130
Sydney Qustard.
Josephine Baker:
Rudy Starita.
The Object of my affection It's writter" all over your face
The Boswell Sisters. Instrumental
Hawaiian Stars are gleaming Song-The Piccoline
Ginger Rogers.
Band-
Where the Mountains meet the Sea Remembrance
Why wasn't I told
Wrap yourself a cotton wool
*St
Bobby Howes (Comedian).
9.15-9.30.Band Music.
able to the thrust. But even more important, he must know how to foil the feint and parry the attack
Nathan Road (Kowloop)----Caps- for pierce the defence of which You'll get a laugh-laden lesson it is the
The most city, 150:- Total Sleepers; 1,063: port precursor. in love when rough-and-ready rac-falsehoods. They succeeded by Turned away, 6.
The capacity of all three keteering Raft teils the beauteous.uccessful psychics are subtle buoyant Bennett where to get off luring the opponents into an up-ters is again overtaxed- and when and how! It's the sur-makeable contract even prise comedy of the year, the pic often than they succeed in keep- ing them from bidding the true ture with a personality:
Taking part in the wild goings-value of their combined hands.
by misled by his partner's dia- on are Walter Connolly, Billie Good players draw accurate ia-i
mond bid, he has already shown Burke, Lloyd Nolan, Wallace Ford.ferences of the high card strength
his hand, and despite his 7.15 A Recital by Welsh Air varie sur un theme suisse (Mohr) THE HONG KONG & KOWLOON James Blakely and Donald Meck.jand the distribution of all three
concentration of high card Artists Leila Megane (Contralto), Youth and Vigor-March
Colonel Bogey-March__ (Alford) WHARF & GODOWN CO., LTD. Tay Garnett directed "She Could-unseen hands by listening to op-
strength in diamonds, correct- and Parry Jones (Tenor)."
1.45-8 p.m.--Song Memories
9.30-9.45 pm- Relay of hot Take It" from a screen play ponents as well as to partner. To-
ly leaves the decision of whe Vive La Compagnie; When Johnny Daventry News Buletin (Copyright NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS prepared by Oliver H. P. Garett. day's hand shows a psychic which
ther or not to save to West.
comes marching home
by Reuter), in deceiving two
(Traditional). hased on a story by Gene Towne succeeded
inationally known experts in an The deuce of diamonds lead There is a tavern in the town. THE FORTY-NINTH ORDIN and Graham Bake
important pair tournament by dis-was won by East's King and a low Harry Lauder.
8 p.m.Local Time and torting their picture of the dis-diamond return trumped to
| Report. tribution around the table. everyone's surprise by West. 8.03-8.30 p.m.-Light
West Dealer"
That player's King of clubs lead Music. was then overtaken by East's Ace Songs of Home and the Ace and a low diamond the Gay Nineties-Waltz Medley lead which West ruffed defeated 10 Bobemian Town the four heart contract two tricks. Cara Mia West's psychic had proven devas-j tating to North and South in a fashion West himself had never hoped for.
TARY ANNUAL MEETING OF
SHAREHOLDERS will be held at the Office of Messrs. Jardine,. Matheson & Co., Ltd., on THURS-
GENERAL NOTICES DAY. the 5th March. 1936, AT
HONG KONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION
FINAL DIVIDEND de
North-South vulnerable
"ROSE OF THE RANCHO"—
QUEEN'S THEATRE ..
Gladys Swarthout, the Metro- NOON, for the purpose of receiv-politan Opera star, makes her ing the Report of the Directors and screen debut in this entertaining the Statement of Accounts for the musical, supported by John Boles,
From the beginning this l year ended 31st December, 1935.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the swings gaily into musical numbers. S. J 10 7 6
·several 954- D. 2 Company will be CLOSED from Gladya Swarthout sings
clared for the Year endine FRIDAY, the 21st February 1936. songs and has several duets with c. KQ762
to THURSDAY, the 5th March, 1936, both days inclusive.
John Boles and with a Jewish gold prospector, played by Willie *Howard. in the catchy song en-
31st December 1935 at the rate of Three Pounds Sterling at ex-) change 1/3 3/8 is payable on and By Order of the Board of Direc titled "Girl in California.” after the 24th February 1936 attors.
the Offices of the Corporation. where shareholders are requested)
to apply for Warrants.
By Order of the Board of Directors, —
Hong.. 1936.
V. M. GRAYBURN, -
Chief Manager.
Kong. 22nd February,
́SPORT NOTÍCES
THE HONG KONG JOCKET CLUB |
F. H. CRAPNELL.
John Boles enacts the role of a
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SARQ H. AT 3 D. Q 8 4 3 C. 93
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$. 9 5 2 *E HT
D. A K 10 6 C. A 10 8 5 4
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10
Dbl. 3H (3)
The bidding: (Figures after Federal Agent who is sent to in- bids refer to numbered explana- Secretary.vestigate the work of the Vigitory paragraphs).
North East South Hong Kong 12th February, 1936. antes in California about 1834. West
Pass Pass He falls in love with, the attrac tive Rosita (Gladys Swarthout). 10 (1) 18 (2) 2D who is also Don Carlos, the mask-Pass 4H (4) Pass (5) Pass
Pass ed leader of the Villiantes. Boles eventually helps her defend her Family and home against a gang
headed by Charles Bickford.
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AND SURVEYOES.
Public Auctions ·
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TH
ANNUAL RACE MEETING, 1936 | Auction
22nd., 24th 25th 26th, and 29th February, 1936
SATURDAY, 22nd, MONDAY 24th., TUESDAY, 25th, 220 WEDNESDAY, 26th. February, the first bell will be rung at 11.00 a and the first race will be run at 11.30-
On SATURDAY, 29th. Febru ary, the first bell will be rung at 1.30 p.m., and the first race will be run at 2.00 p.za
OR
Monday, the 2nd. March, 1936 commencing at 2.30 p.m.
at their Sales Room, No. 35 Hankow Road, Kowloon
A Quantity of VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD
FURNITURE
comprising:-
Chesterfield Suites,
Teak Dining
Supporting Gladys Swarthout and John Boles are Willie Howard, Herb Williams and Grace Bradley..!
THE PERFECT GENTLEMAN":
ALHAMBRA THEATRE
In this Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer production, mother and daughter will appear together.
They are Mary and Brenda Forbes, of the famous theatrical family. Frank Morgan and Cice- ly Courtneidge are co-starred in the new film
Brenda is the latest of the Forbes family to come to the brother her mother and screen,
The tiffin interval will be taken Room & Bed Room Furniture: 04 Ralph having been screen players'
after the fifth race on the first four days,
MEMBERS BADGES AND
ENCLOSURE.
fice Furniture, Carpets, Rugs, Or- naments. Porcelain & Glass Ware, Brass & Alum Ware, Clocks, Pic--
Members are reminded that they tures, etc., etc. and their Ladies MUST wear their) badges prominently throughout the Meeting.
to
displayed
-
No one without a badge will be the Members Enclosure. admitted
Badges admitting non-members to Club the Members' Enclosure and
also
A Few Pieces of Black Wood *Furniture
and
One Pianola The "Autopiano" Rooms at $10.00 per day including Kastner & Co., Ltd.
One Typewriter.
One Portable Gramaphone. One Radio Set
tax or $40.00 including tax for the
flacies $5.00 and $20.00 res
are obtainable through the "Secretary upon introduction by a member, such member to be respon- sible for all chits, etc.
Badges
admitting to Members' En-29th. closure will NOT be on sale at the Pace Course
The Secretary's Office, 1st floor. (Tei BUILDING, EXCHANGE 27794) WILL CLOSE AT 10.00 .. ON THE FIRST FOUR DAYS, and at 1200 NOON ON THE FIFTH DAY.
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for several years.
pure psychic with an out in excellent support for partner's club suit.
2-With slightly over one honour- trick and a five-card major) suit with distributional ad- vantages. North correctly makes a free bid. 3-East's raise of the diamonds has convinced South that his partner must be very short of the suit. He knows there ar not more than two losing clubs in the combined hands and from the bidding deduces there cannot be more than two los- ing diamonds.
4
North's reasoning is a repeti- tion of South's. He sees nof more than one losing club and assumes partner will be short of diamonds.
(Continued in Neat Column}
For the past four years she has. been in Katharine Cornell's com pany, on the stage. She created one from each state in-the USA. the role of the shuffling maid in
are prominently featured in the "The Barretts of Wimpole Street" spectacular Larry Ceballos zou- with Miss Cornell's stage produc- tines. tion,
Incidentally. Una O'Connor, who played it in Norma Shearer's screen presentation, is also in the.
"PEOPLE WILL TALK” —
ORIENTAL THEATRE
cast of "The Perfect Gentleman," Charlie Ruggles and Mary Bo- playing Frank Morgan's austere land, that grand pair of motion- sister.
picture comics, are featured in Tim Whelan directed the Ed-"People Will Talk," a story tailor- the ward Childs Carpenter comedy of led to their particular talents, London life. Henry Stephenson, which keeps you in one continuous
Heather Angel, uproar of merriment. and Ivan Simp-
One Sewing Machine. On View from Saturday
February 1936. Terms: Cash on Delivery
Richard Waring, Herbert Mundin, LAMMERT BROS..
Auctioneers son are in the cast.
Hong Kong, 27th Feb., 1936.
T
THE undersigned have received instructions to sell by Public
A limited number of tiffins will be obtainable each day *f the Club House, provided they are ordered in Auction advance from the No. 1 Boy, Tele- phone No. 21920.
On no pretext will children be per- mitted in either enclosure during the Arst four days of the Meeting.
PUBLIC ENCLOSURE
The price of admission of the Pu blic Enclosure is $2.00 per day in-
cluding tax for all persons including
ladies and is payable at the Gate.
Од
Tuesday, the 3rd. March, 1936 commencing at 2:30 p.m. at their Sales Room. Duddell Street
A Quantity of ...». VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD'
FURNITURE
Soldiers and Sailors in uniform are comprising:-
“REDHEADS ON PARADE” —
MAJESTIC THEATRE
ON
Ably supported by a cast inclad- ing the lovely Leila Kyanis and the ingratiating Dean. Jagger, Ruggles and Miss Boland prance through 80 minutes of laughs and some of genuine pathos.
Jesse L Lasky's extravaganza "People Will Talk" is the story of gorgeous girls and tuneful hits, of a suburban couple, who are "Redheads Parade. brings happily mated and live a comfort- lovely Dixie Lee (Mrs Bing Cros-able, pleasant life until their by) to the screen to resume her daughter and her husband ran starring career with her first into one of those inevitable early- singing and dancing role in years marriage dinculties The daugh- A few years ago, Miss Lee was ter, taking it far too seriously, gaining a foothold in motion pic-leaves her husband and returns to tures at Fox Films when she de- the maternal arms. **
serted the screen to become Mrs. Miss Boland, the mother, de
admitted to the Public Enclosure, at Teak Dining Room & Bed Room Bing Crosby. Now she returns dides that drastic steps will have $1.00 per day including tax.
Furniture, Office Furniture, as the flaming redhead romance to be taken. To her peculiar way Bookmakers, Tie Tac men, etc. will Bronze Ornaments, Carios, Carlend in this gay musical show of thinking, the best way to solve not be permitted to operate within the precincts of The Hong Kong pets, Rugs, Pictures, Clocks, Gra dedicated to the World's titian the diffkulty is for her and Eng gles to stage a battle of their own, Jockey Club during the Race Meeting, maphones & Records, Glass & tressed ladies.
Tinns will be obtainable in the Brass Ware, E. P. & Alum Ware, Mies Ler's voice, which showed thus convincing the girl of the Restaurant in the Public Enclosure. Electric Table Lamps, Typewrit great promise in her former fatility of it all. Buggles agrees,
SERVANTS' PASSES
jers, etc., etc.
Passes for Servants will be issued: "oplication to the Secretary, 1st)
change Building.
also
A Quantity of Black Wood Furniture
On View from Monday the 2nd
ons found" loitering with;
ses in their possession
same and will be Te March 1936.
Enclosure.
will for moved fro..
Hong Kong, 17th
By Order.
BROWN,
Cecretary.
1336.
Terms: Cash on Delivery.
LAMMERT BROS. Auctioneers. · Hong Kong, 27th-Feb., 1996.
screen efforts, has been trained and the plan is carried out, but through the period of retirement, the results, though highly amas- so that her present ryhthm-and ing, are-disastrous for all concern- warmth make her one of the ed screen's leading songstresses,
The film reaches a breathlessly Coupled with John Bales in the amusing climax at a charity romantic leads of "Redheads on wrestling match which Buggles is Parade," Miss Lee does the forced to referee, though his mind choruses of the three Jay Gorneys on his domestic dinculties. It Den Hartman tunes expecially ends up in a rear-riot and a fake written for the picture.
kidnapping that will leave you Forty-eight redheaded beauties, choking with fighter.
Nicolette
Weather
Orchestral
8.30-9.15 pm.-Variety Items. Piano Duet
I want a fair and Square Man
Carroll Gibbons and John W.
Green.
"SAY! THIS MILK IS GRAND! DO YOU FOLKS KEEP A COW?”
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the
10 pm-Big Ben: 9:45-11 pmA Relay of the Hoog Kong Hotel Dance Orchestra.
11-11.30 Daventry.
PA Relay from
Khaglon Gymraeg (A Welsh Pro gramme). Blodwen Caerleon (Con- tralto) and Claudia Lloyd (Piano- forte).
11.30 p.m.-12 midnight-A Relay of the Hong Kong Hotel Dance Orchestra
12 midnight-Close Down.
Note: There will be a Chinese. Ee
corded Programme on Z.E.K on
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a frequency of 640 kilocycles from 8-10.30 p.m.-.
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