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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.
CONTRACT
BRIDGE
By W. E. McKenney
This in the 7th and final article of the aerica by Mfr. Mekennen, review ing the new code of contract bridge lass.
Continuing our summary of the venalties, laid down for infringing the new contract code, wo find the following provisions:
MONDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1932.
MURDERER'S DEATH.
KEEP UPKEEP DOWN P. & 0
PRISONER WHO WAS FOUND JY FITTING
GUILTY BUT INSANE
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A murder committed in the
"Decarbo"
Porticular's from
Wanchai District two and a half AUTOMATIC DECARBONISER years ago has been recalled by the death of the assailant who was found guilty but insane and sen-
detention teneed to
nt His Majesty's pleasure.
The prisoner Fung Yan, aged 39 died at the Montal Hospital on Saturday from cancer.
It will be recalled that the Surplus card held by player prisoner was alleged to have mur- other than dummy. (Declarer of dored one Tam Chap on April 28, left-hand opponent may demand new deal if offender has played to 1080, in a house in the Wanchai District певт the old Police. ubsequent trick and if deal stands
Station Tam Chap with overal effender must removo card play-others was taking a bath at the jable to complete trick);
Playing with incomplete hand. If actually missing or not duly dealt, there must be a new deni. Kube Tekelam Renolulu vanemuret loented in quitted tricks or other phek, e rd in restored and Jan holder is liable. If revoke bus Feb. 2ccurred). Mar. 6 Mar.
Kopt. of Asia Empr. of Canada Empr. of Rusoja Empr. of Japan Empr. of Anim
LANG Dec. 30 Feb 1 Feb. 17 Mar. 2
Arrie
Leave,
Б Jan. 1 1. 3 Ing. Web. 3
Feb. Feb. 19 Feb 21 Feb. 23 Mnr. 4
stairs 7
Feb. 8. Feb 16
Feb. 26
Mar 7
Mnr. Mar. 16
Mar. 17.
Mar. 18 Mar. 21
Mar. 25
Alor 25
Apt.
Empt. of Canada
Mar. 24
Mar, 20
Mar. 20
Mar. 31 Apr.
7
Empr. of Rumin
Apr. 7
Empr. of Jagan
Apr. 21
Empr. of Asia 381 5
Empr, of Unnada
May 18
Apr. 23 May May 21
Apr. 0 Apr. 11
Apr. 13
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May
May
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May
May 24
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June 2
June
Empr. of Russia
19 2
Juan 4
Jure u
June Jun 10
Empr. of Japan
June 16 June 1
Jun 21 June 23 June 20
Jo 10 July 4
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EXCEPTIONAL LOW PARES.
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Apr 1 Apr. 24
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Der. 24.
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Suggesting play by dummy. Left-hand opponent may require declarer to play the card nug- rested or not to play the card suggested).
Drawing attention to which (Left- has lead by dummy.
choose the hand opponent may loading hand).
Warning against incorrect lead by dummy. Left-hand opponent may choose the lending hand).
Drawing attention to status of trick by dummy or opponent. (Doelarer or left-hand opponent may require offender's partner to play highest or lowest càrd in suit | led or to win the trick, by trump- ing if necessary or not to win the trick).
Unauthorized looking at quilted trick. (Declarer or, left-hand op- pongat may call a lead when next it is turn of offending side to lead.)
back of the house on the secono floor when the accused suddenly) entered from the direction of the kitchen with chopper in his hand. As Tam Chap was squat ting, washing himself, the accused truck him on the head with the chopper.
At the trial of Fung Yan at the' Criminal Sessions on June 18, 1930 evidence was given by Dr. G. II. Thomas, of the Government Civil Hospital, who stated that if the symptoms he observed during seven days had been continued fo the unual period of 21 days he would without hesitation have certified the accused as insane.
that he found no evidence
Dr. T. W. Ware, however, stated
of Insanity and accused was not suffering from a mental disease sufficient to place him in asylum.
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After the conclusion of the case the jury found the prisoner guilty but insane and he was nentenced to be detained at His Majesty's pleasure.
FOUND IN DIVAN,
Claiming uncertain trieks by declarer. Either opponent may require declarer to play in man. Her stated or to make statementsion of twelve taels of preparest complete and thereafter opponesit requiring such statement may set. thany matter left apel.
Revoke corrected by opponent, Declarer may treat eard played in error IS exposed or require Tender to pay highest or lowest ord of suit bid,
CHINESE CONSTABLE FINED FOR MISCONDUCT
Acquitted of a charge of posses-i
opium at 217, Queen's Road," Central, a Chinese comutale, Lau King, was fined $75 or six weeks' hard labour by Mr. Schöfeld at the Central Court on Saturday on a charge of misconducting him- notf as a police constable by being' found in an opium divan.
The defendant was arrested by Looking at other hand inten- a party of police who visited 247,} tionally by dummy. (Loss of right | Queen's Road, Central, where the to question partner about revoke | niteged divan keeper was also and established yuvoke if attempt taken into custody on a charge is made to exercise such right). of possession of opium.
Revoke corrected by declarer, Wong Chi, the keeper of Qiel Left-hand opponent, if he has divan, failed to appear before Mr played, may require declarer to Schofield on play highest or lowest card of suit id.
H. .CONNELL & CO., LTD. 4th floor, China Building.
CONSIGNEES' NOTICE. COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
The Steamship,
"MIN" Arrived Hongkong on Thursday, the 18th December, 1912. From DUNKIRK, ANTWERP, LONDON, ROTTERDAM &s
via SHANGHAI. Consignees of Cargo by the above named steamer are hereby Informed that their goods with the exception of Oplum, Treasure and Valuables are being landed and placed at their risk in the Godowns of the HONGKONG KOWLOON WHARF & GODOWN whence CO. LTD., KOWLOON. delivery can be obtained as the goods aro Innded.-
Gooda not cleared within 7 days including date of arrival, will be sub- ject to rent.
to the All claims must be sent undersigned before the Saturday, the 24th Decomber, 1932, or they will not be recognized.
Damaged Packages must be left in the Godowns for examination by the consignees, and the Company's Sur- veyor Measts:Goddard and Douglas nt 10.00 a.m. en Thursday, the 22nd must December, 1932. Consignees have a Revenue Offeer in attendance when any damaged dutiable goods are examined by the Company's Sur YEYOTE.
after
No claims will be admitted the goods. have left the Godowns.
No Fire Insurance will be effected by us in any case whatever.
R. ONL
Agent. Hongkong, 15th December, 1932.
HOLLAND-OOST AZIE LIJN. (HOLLAND-EAST ASIA LINE)
The Steamship,
From ANTWERP, BREMEN, ROTTERDAM, AMSTERDAM, HAMBURG, GENOA, and
other PORT "MÉERKERK" having arrived from the above poils, consignees of cargo by her are notified that all goods are being landed at their risk into the hazardous and/or the of godowns extra-hazardous longkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd, whence and/or from the wharves delivery may be obtained, Goods not cleared by the 23rd December, 1032, 4 pan. will be subject to rent. Saturday and his bail of $1,000 was estreated," In view of his absence and the lackj of evidener against the constable his Worship" acquitted on
the opium charge and Bir. F. C. E., Rendall, for the constable, then Leading or playing before deri. returned a plea of guilty to the
charge of misconduct. gion. Right to decision is not The defendant was fined $75 affected and curd if played by op- | with the alternative of six weeks' ponent of declarer is expused). hard labour.
Revoke established. (Two tricks won at revoke or after. for the first offenen. One trick won at or [after revoke, for each subsequent
offence).
Claiming lead of suit not held. Penalty pses).
Claiming unauthorized penalty Penalty inpses). Wrong pinyer claiming penalty advising partner concerning nenalties
(Penalty applicadde. Hlapses).
The laws are not made to take care of ethical conduct.
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CONSTABLE INJURED.
INDIAN POLICE OFFICER IN
MOTOR ACCIDENT
-Arjin Singh, an Indian police! constable No. 1430, was the victim
of
motor accident which To watch the place lu the hand occurred at North Point early from which a player is about to yesterday morning and as a result NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA,draw a card so as to gather in- of injuries received he is now ference therefrom is considered lying in the Government Civil (private exchanges to all Depts.)
a dishonourable act. Use of private Hospital in a serious condition. conventions, making enlls (or de- The constable, who is stationed clarations) is anything but a law-nt the Tsat Tse Mul married ful manner. hesitation, volee in quarters, is attached to the Shan- flections, playing cards with Kiwan District and was going on? special emphasis, and 101 other duty for the morning. He was little things that are constantly walking along the praya at North arising, are classed as unethical Point shortly before 4 o'clock conduct.
MOM
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1st Feb.
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28th Mar.
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3. Queen's Building.
It is beyond the scope of the law-making body to govern against these acts. The proper recourge is to refuse to play with the con- tinual offender,
It is a ad moré sérious offence to violate the ethics of the an.. for which no penalties are pro- vided, than to infringe against a written law that provides a de. fialte penalty,
THE MAYE SISTERS.
FAREWELL PERFORMANCE AT THE PENINSULA
After a highly successful season at the Paninsula Hotel, where they have been appearing at the dinner dances during the past month, the clover Australian dancers, Layno and Marie Maye, gave their fare- well performance to a large and appreciative audience in the Rose Room on Saturday night.
The girls have proved themselves high class entertainors and on Saturday presented a change of programme, which included a couple of their most popular numbers. Among the numbers wore n burlesque, eccentric dance, balloon dance and fast tap.
The Mayo Sisters are leaving to fulfil an engagement at Saigon, and they are assured of a popular recop. tion here should they return.
All broken, chafed and damaged packages are to bo left in 1 godowns, where they will be examined on the 19th December, 1932, at 10 a.m. by Bleasrs. Goddard and Dougins, Hongkong. Consignees are requested to apply for a Revenue Officer in Hutiable attendance when damaged cargo is being examined.
Claims against the steamer must be presented in writing within ten days after arrival of ateamer, otherwise they will not be recognized.
No Fire Insurance will be effected by the undersigned in any case what-
ever.
Bills of Lading will be countersign=
ed by
JAVA-CHINA-JAPAN LIJN. Hongkong, 16th December, 1932.
when he was knocked down by a private motor car No 2376, which was being driven by Ir. E. Mitford, of the Hongkong Tram- way Company, Ltd.
The necident occurred a short distance from the Taikoo Dock- yard and it was there that the constable was first taken for treatment prior to his removal to the Government Civil Hospital hend injuries suffering from which are believed to be of a serious nature.
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7,000
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7,000
3rd Mar
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Regular Monthly Saill.gs from Hongkong to Shanghai and Japan and Hongkong to Australia.
Hong-Kong to Sydney-10 days. Frequent connections from Australia with the following:--- The Union 8.5. Co.'s Steamers to the United Kingdom via New Zealand, Vancouver, San Francisco, etc..
The P. & O. Royal Mail Steamers to London and
The I. & C. Branch Service of Steamers to London vin Buer. The New Zealand Shipping Con Steamers for Southampton and London via Panama Canal..
*BURDWAN CARTHAGE SANTHIA
SAILING TO SILANGHAI & JAPAN.
6,560 | 2011 Deo. ( Bhai, Kobe & Yoko. 14,000 i 30th Deo, I S'hai, Robe & Yoko
801 30th Dec. | Amoy, S'hai, Moji, Kobe
& Yoke"
| 16,480 | 13th Jan. [17400 | 27th Jan.
NELLORE
NALDERA RAJPUTANA CONFO COMORIN
I
720 5th Jan.
Cargo only.
S'bai. Moji. Kobe, Osake
& Yoko 8'hai, Moji, Kobe & Yoke, S'bai, Kobe & Yoko 15,000 | 101 Feif! S'hai, Kobo & Ynko 15,000 | 23rd Feb. | S'hai, Kobe & Yoko
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Jan. 18th
Feb. 1st
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Time In Transit. 25. days
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