THE
CHINA MAIL
Established · 1845
Registered Offices
Windsor
House, 12, Des Vœux Road, Central, Hong Kong, Telephones:
20022-Advertising Dopt. 20011-Business Dopti 20022--Editorial' ·Dept. 33963—The Editor.. 33993-Sub-Editor. . Cable Add: "Mail, Hongkong" Codes: Bentley and A.B.C. SUBSCRIPTION RATES:
LOCAL
3' months
H.K.S. 9.00
6 months. H.K.$18.00 12 months H.K.$36.00 4, OVERSEAS (including postage)
3 months 5 H.K.$17.00% 6 months H.K.$34.00 HK$68.00
12 months
All subscriptions are strictly prepaid, and all cheques, postal and money orders should be
PUBLIC AUCTION PUBLIC
PARTICULARS AND CON
AUCTION
PARTICULARS AND CON-
THE CHINA MAIL, SEPTEMBER 20, 1940.
WINNING CONTRACT
(By The Four Aces)
THE RIGHT LEAD In leading your partner's sult' against a no-trump contract, you should lead low from three to a Queen. For example:
South, Dealer Neither side vulnerable
DITIONS of the Sale by PublicTIONS of the Sale by Public Auction to be held on MONDAY: Auction to be held on MONDAY, the 23rd day of Sept,, 1940, at the 23rd day of Sept., 1040, at 3 3 p.m., at the Offices of the Public Rm, at the Offices of the Public Warks Department, by Order of Works Department, by Order of His Excellency the Governor of His Excellency, the Governor of one Lot of Crown Land at one Lot of Crown Land at Sham Lai Chi Kok, in the Colony of shulpo, in the Colony of Hong term of 75° years, Hong Kong for a term of 75 years, Kong for a commencing from 1st July, 1888 with the option of renewal at a commencing from 1st July, 1898, with the option of renewal at Crown Rent to be fixed by the [Crown Rent to be fixed by thè Surveyor of His Majesty the King, King, for one further term of 24
Surveyor of His Majesty the AA LE for one further term of 24 years less the last three days thereof. years less the last three days
thereof.
› Intending` bidders are advised Intending bidders are advised that immediately after the dis that immediately after the dis- posal of the lot the Purchaser (if posal of the lot the Purchaser (if not the applicant) will be required not the applicant) will be required to deposit with an authorised to deposit with
an authorised officer who will be present at the officer who will be present at the made payable to The News-sale; the sum of two hundred dol-sale, the sum of two hundred dol- paper Enterprise Limited.
lars, -($200) in cash. This sum lars, ($200) in cash.
This sum CONTRIBUTIONS:
will be refunded on payment of will be refunded on payment of the Purchase price...............
PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.
All contributions must bear the writer's or artist's signature, pot for publication purposes unless desired, but as a sign of good faith. The publishers do
not accept responsibility for. the return of manuscript, draw- inga or pictures unless a stamp- ed addressed envelope is sant together with the contribution,
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
THE HONG KONG
JOCKEY CLUB
THE SEVENTH EXTRA RACE MEETING will be held (weather permitting) at HAPPY VALLEY on SATURDAY, 21st September, 1940, commencing at 2.00 p.m.
The First Bell will be rung at
1.30 p.m.
MEMBERS' ENCLOSURE
No One without a badge will be
New Kowloon Inland Lot No. 2828.
No. of Sate
Registry No.
Locality
Wing Hong Street, adjoining New
Kowloon Inland Lot No. 2705.
Boundary
Measurements
N. 8.. E. W.
It the £0. (1.
As per
sale plan
=
Contente in eq. ft.
Annual Rental
Upset Price
the Purchase price.
Q.8.2 V. J 5.3
J
0987
A874
W
A K.J. 10.
A 9.76
A 1098 0.4-34:2 10
◊ AK 6 ◆···K· J~ 9· 5 ·9--
The bidding: South West North
1
INT
East
La
Pass 1♡ Pass 3
Pass BNT Равз Pass Pass
West quite properly led the deuce of spades - not the Queen,
PARTICULARS OF THE LOT. East put up the Ace of spades and
No. of Sale
Registry No.
Locality
About 34,000
$468
$10,200
3
New Kowloon Inland Lot No. 2830. Junction of Shun Ning Road and
Camp Street, Shamshulpo.
R
admitted to the Members' En- PUBLIC AUCTION
Such must be worn
closure. throughout the duration of cach PARTICULARS Meeting in such a manner as to be readily identified.
Boundary
Messuramente
N. S.
E. W.
ft. ft. ft. lb.
As per
sale plan
Contents in sq. ft.
Upset Price |
Annual Rental
About 5,390
$74
$5,300
HUSH CARD VALUES
OF THE FOUR-ACES BYËTËN
KINGBIZI
QUEEN JACK
returned the suit.
Now South's Jack of spades was trap- ped.
+
It would have been best for South to put up the King of spades (although even then correct defence would beat South unless he guessed the club situation.) As it happened, however, South finessed the Jack of spades, losing to West's
TOTAL VALUE ON PACH DA
AVERAGE MANE 4:15
Queen.
A spade return by West then set up East's suit. South now had to go after the clubs,
and not
club
From
unnaturally took the first
dummy's Ace.
trick with then on there was no hope for South. West got in with the Queen of clubs and led a heart to his partner's Ace; and East then took his established spades.
Note that South easily makes his contract if West's opening lead is the Queen of spades. That gives Declarer two tricks →→→ enough for
PUBLIC AUCTIONS his contract since he can easily
*
*
*
SMILE
"Smile, and the world smiles with you an optimistle outlook in these uncertain days is an encouragement to others, so keep your spirits' up by keeping fit... Pinkettes, tiny laxative health. pills,
are a splendid ald Withoutgriping, or purging, Pinkettes dispel constipation, cor- rect liverishness, prevent bilious- ness and sick headache, assist digestion, banish-, pimples, purity the breath, felleve plles. In short, they are laxative perfection,
PINKETTES
Keep You Cheery and Well.
(Released by The Ball-Byndicate,"Inc.)
8-19
A sympathetic listener never finds himself out of a job but If he stops to count his profits he begins to look for another occupationi.
Win four clubs and three diamonds, or the spade Queen, 0 for any
other lead. The Undersigned have received
Yesterday you were. Merwin instructions to sell by Public Maier's partner and, with neither
side yulnerable you held:
Auction on
FRIDAY, 20th September, 1940, commencing at:2.30 p.m. at their Sales Room, No. 35, Hankow Road, Kowloon. A QUANTITY OF VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE
A Q 8 2
♡ J 5 3 ◊.J 10 9.5 4Q 63
QUESTION NO. 620
To-day you are Howard Schen- ken's partner and, with both sides vulnerable, you hold:
AAKJ7 3
K 5 3
AJ 8 6 2
Bebenken 20
The bidding:
Jacoby
1.
Του Pasa
Schenken
10
Malar
The bidding:
10
INT
Pass
3
Pass
You 14
Jacoby
Pass
Pass
(7)
Maler
2♡
AND CON- DITIONS of the Sale by Public Auction to be held on MONDAY, the 23rd day of Sept., 1940, at 3 Badges admitting Non-Members p.m., at the Offices of the Public to the Members' Enclosure and Works Department, by Order of Club Rooms at $5.00 for Gentle-His Excellency the Governor of comprising:
Chesterfield Suites, Bedsteads, one Lot of Crown Land at Blue men and $3.00 for Ladies (both Pool Road, in the Colony of Hong
Wardrobes, Chests of Drawers; ENT Pass Pass" including tax) are obtainable Kong for a term of 75 years, Dressing Tables, Hatstands, Ice through the SECRETARY upon Crown Rent to be fixed by the son
with the option of renewal at a Chests, Sideboards, Dinner Wag- ANSWER: Lead the deuce of
Dining Tables, Chairs, spades. (This lead is discussed in tomorrow.) the personal or written applica- Surveyor of His Majesty the Desks, Cabinets, Book Cases to-day's article.) tion of a Member, such Member King, for one further term of 75 Perambulators, Gramophones, Re Score 100% for the spade deuce, (Released by The Bell Syndi-
What do you bld? (Answeż
to be responsible for all visitors years.
cords, Electric Table Lamps &50% for the diamond Jack, 30% cate, Inc.). introduced by him, and for Pay- Intending bidders are advised Fans, Curios, Ornaments, Pictures. ment of all Chits, etc,"
hat immediately after the dis-E. P., Brass, Porcelain and Glass The Secretary's Office, 1st Floor, not the applicant) will be required etc., etc.
posal of the lot the Purchaser (Ware, Cutlery, Cooking Utensils; Exchange Building, (Tel. 27794) o deposit with will close at 11.45 a.m.,
Tiffins are obtainable at
the
and
an authorisen officer who will be present at the A Few Places of Blackwood Ware sale, the sum of two hundred dol-
also ars, ($200) in cash. This sum
2-Iron Safes
Club House provided they are will be refunded on payment ol ordered in advance from the No. the Purchase price.
1 Boy (Tel. 21920).. .
RUBLIC ENCLOSURE
The price of Admission to the
Public Enclosure is $1.00 in
ing Tax, for all Persons, including Ladies, and is payable at the Gate. Soldiers and Sailors in
are admitted Half, Price.
By Order,
Uniform
S. A. SLEAP,
Actg. Secretary.
Hong Kong, 16th September, 1940.
FOR SALE
HONG KONG DOLLAR DIREC- TORY 1940 EDITION.-On sale at all Bookstalls and at-the Offices of the Publishers, "Windsor House, Des Voeux Road, Centrál: Tele- phones: 20022 & 200113
TUITION GIVEN
EXPERT Instructresses for ladies. and young girls in music, short- hand, typing, bookkeeping and English and French. Apply 21 Austin Road, Kowloon.
MISCELLANEOUS
FOR VISITING CARDS,' neatly arid promptly printed; — Th≈} Newspaper. Enterprise Ltd., Wind- For House, Des Voeux Road, Cen- Aral Taliph
120022. 22:20012.
PARTICULARS OF THE LOT..
No. of Sale
Inland Lot No. 6059..
Registry No.
Blue Pool Road.
Locality
N
Boundary
Measurements
N. B. E. W.
ft.ft. (t. B.
As per
sale plan
Contents in 14. It
Annual Rental
Upset Price
About 50,000
816$
$15,000
Singer" Sewing Machines
1 Adding Machine
,'
On View from Thursday, the 19th September, 1940.
Terms: Cash on Delivery.
LAMMERT BROS.,
Auctioneers.
Hong Kong, 18th September, 1940.
The Undersigned have received instructions. to sell by Public Auction on
SATURDAY, 21st Sept., 1940. commencing at 10.30 a.m. at No. 3; Conduit Road" A QUANTITY OF VALUABLE| HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND
ONE REFRIGERATOR, (Particulars from, Catalogue) On View from Friday, the 20th September, 1940m
Terms: Cash on Delivery,
LAMMERT-BROB.,.
Auctioneers.
Hong Kong, 18th September, 1940.
Have You Sent The Wife The Overland China Mail This Week?
Price: H.K.$4.75 per 3 months including postage
THE NEWSPAPER ENTERPRISE, LTD.
Windsor Houno, Tel. 20022.
OFF THE RECORD
By ED REED.
"The Three Bares"
She's expecting a friend for lunch today,'
Here's Luck
EWO
BEER
· Tel. 30311