SPECIAL SAILING
"EMPRESS OF BRITAIN"
THE WORLD'S
WONDER SHIP
to EUROPE
FROM HONG KONG
6 A.M.
FEBRUARY 15
YOKOHAMA ' MARCH 9th
to Cherbourg and Southampton on the luxurious liner "Empress of Britain" completing a world cruise. See Peiping -Japan Honolulu California
Panama Canal. Spend a day and night in Balboa Havana and New York.
Arriving Cherbourg, Southampton April 18th, Shore trips included at ports call.
CANADIAN PACIFIC
ALL THE WAY.
NY.K
San Francisco via Skanghal, Japan Ports & Honolulu.
Chichibu Maru
Tatauta Maru
Asama Maru
Seattle & Vancouver.
Wed., 8th Feb.
Wed., 22nd Feb.
..Wed., 16th March.
Hiyo Maru (starta from Kobe) Mon., 20th Feb. Helan Maru (starts from Kobe) Mon., 13th March. London, Marsoillos, Antwerp & Rotterdam via
Singapore, Penang. Colombo & Suez,
Hakone Maru
Suwa Maru
Fushimi Maru
Sat, 4th Feb: .Sat., 18th Feb. ..Sat., 4th March.
Sydney & Melbourne via Manila & Ports.
Kitano Maru
Atauta Maru ...
Sat, 25th Feb, ..Sat, 25th March.
Bombay via Singapore, Penang & Colombo,
Ginyo Maru
...Fri., 10th Feb. Tokushima Maru (calla Karachi) Wed., 15th Feb. South America (West Coast) via Japan, Honolulu,
Los Angeles, Mexico & Panama.
Helyo Maru ..
Fri., 10th March. Liverpool via Port Said, Beyrouth, İstanbul, Piraeus,
Genoa & Valencia,
*Delagoa Maru
Calcutta via Singapore, Penang & Rangoon,
*Muroran Maru
*Akita Maru
Shanghai, Koba & Yokohama,
Hakozaki Maru
Tuen, 14th Feb.
Wed., 8th Feb. Wad., 15th Feb.
Sat., 4tr Feb.
*Yamagata Maru (Moji direct) Sun., 5th Feb.
.Wed., 16th Feb.
For further information apply to:-
Terukuni Maru
*Cargo only.
Tel. 30291.
NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA. (private exchanges to all Depts.)
BARBER WILHELMSEN
LINE.
MONTHLY SERVICE
To
PACIFIC PANAMA-ATLANTIC COAST PORTS. CANAL ZONE, COAST PORTS.
Agents:
DODWELL & CO., LTD.
Queen's Buildings.
Swan Culbertson
Fritis &
Investment bankers and brokers in securities and commodities Daily New York and London Stock Exchange Service Commodity Futures on the principal American markets
Members of New York Cotton Exchange Members of National Raw Silk Exchange Inc., New York Blembers of The Rubber Exchange of New York, Inc. Members of The National Metal Exchange, Inc., New York Members of Chicago Board of Trade
Tolophono 27259
Correspondents for Hayden, Stone & Co.
Cable Address: Swanstock Asia Life Building, 14. Queen's Road. Hongkong.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1933.
CONTRACT APPEALS FOR MORE
BRIDGE
CO-OPERATION.
· HONGKONG UNIVERSITY MEDICAL SOCIETY
An appeal for more co-operation
By W. E. McKenney was made by Prof. W. I, Gurrart
at the annual general meeting os, Is it more difficult to play the Hongkong University Medica against na expert or against the Society in the Union assembly room beginner? That is Д difficul. yesterday. Mr. K. C. Lam was in. question to answer.
the chair, others present Including Mr. C. F. Lo (Hon. Secretary), and Prof. L. T. Ride.
While it is quits true that the beginner will make a lot of errors, quite often on an important hand A good year's work was reported ho will make a lead or play which by the Secretary, and in the field ni you will reason out in a certain eport, the Society had held its own, way only to find that ho had never having won the tennis and basket- given the hand any thought but ball champlarship again, besides had simply reached in and drawn tie-ing for the cricket champion. out a card, and that the inferences ship.
you
you had drawn were entirely fa- In his speech, Mr. Lam sppealed correct.
to the students to get together Against the expert,
can more. Meetings held during the usually reason out every one of year, he said, were not meant for his plays, as he makes no play Anal-year students alone, nor to thought freshmen alone, but were meant
without behind it.
definite somb
for one and all. The following hand was played students to
Prof. Ride also spoke, asking the in a recent duplicate match. It Caduceus, the last fasud of which contribute to the was unusually interesting at one should have been out in November table, as both sides were attempt but had not gone to press on re- ing to take a sacrifice bld and one count of there being no contribu- side was finally pushed Into the small slam contract which was made.
tions.
The elected:
following officers were
President.-Prof. W. L. Gerrard. Hon. Treasurer.-Prof. L. T. Rido.
Hon. Secretary.-Mr. Gag Ewe- hin.
Liru Gim-
Chairman.--Mr. kheang.
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Sixth Year Representative.-Mr. Chew Poh-heng.
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The Bidding South bid one spade, West over called with two diamonds. North felt justified in bidding two spades, and East bid three hearts.
Fifth Year Representative.-Mr. Mahan Singh.
Fourth Year Representative.—— Mr. Lee Hun-ngak.
Third
Year Representative. Mr. L. Tjon.
Second Year Representative.— Mr. Willie Heng. First Year Miss M. T. Teo.
Graduato
T. K. Lien.
Representative, Representative.-Dr.
BIG CANTON FIRE. WALLACE HARPER CO'S
CARS' DESTROYED
South now reasoned that the strength partner showed with his free raise must be in clubs and now jumped to four spades.
A disastrous fire occurred in West went to five diamonds, Canton on Tuesday evening short- which North and East passed. before mid-night and burned a South went to five spades, West few motor trucks and care in and North passed and now East corrugated iron shed erected decided to show strength in his outside the compound of the partner's suit and bid six din. Wallace Harper &
Company. monds. South bid alx spades Limited. Canton branch, in Fung which East made the mistake of Ning Road. A. and feature of doubling.
the fire was the panic caused &. the Tai Ping Theatre next doo where hundreds of #ectators at the Chinese musical show rushed
The Play,
Weat had the opening lead and i was confronted with a problem His partner had bid hearts. However, he felt that his proper opening would be either clubs or diamonds.
the entrances. and the wooden staircase collapsed. Two specta- are were killed, four seriously injured and several auffered min or injuries.
Mr. Wallace Harper, the Man- aging Director of this well known' motor company, agents for Ford cars, together with foreign in- surance agent left for Canton by the afteroon express yesterday
During the bidding you will notice that South did not make cue bid in diamonds, as he did not wand to prevent a lead in that sult. West. realized that South was probably out of diamonda and, with East's heart bid it left South's side strength as clubs. to Investigate.
To open the nce of clubs would probably be to establish South's side sult, therefore when the hand was played, Weat elected to open the king of diamonds.
Canton reports anys that the fire originated in a building next to the Wallace Harper Company, which is a newly built motor company and garage, where some At this table, East made a gal- of the scaffolding work, for some lant attempt to set the contract unascertained reason, ignited, by playing the nce of diamonds possibly from the firing of over partner's king. South, how-crackers. ever, trumped with the deuce of The fire was extinguished by spodes.
mid-night, the Tai Ping Theatre' being saved. This Theatre is not longkong theatre bearing the connected in any way with the
same name
As this play had been made by the declarer that East was endeny an expert, it was quite obvious to
ouring to get in the lead. Cortafn- ly not to lend a heart, because the declarer holds the nce and king, but in all probability to lead a sin gleton club.
by playing a club, because if West has also been able to read hi partners for a singleton club h Therefore the declarer should will go right up with the ace o not attempt to enter the dummy clubs and lend a club which Eas
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CONSIGNEES' NOTICE.'
THE BEN LINE STEAMERS, LTD.
From LEITH, MIDDLESBRO', ANTWERP, LONDON and STRAITS.
The Steamship.
"DENRINNES" Consignee of Cargo are hereby informed that all Goods are being fanded at their risk into the hazardous and/or extra hazardous Godowns of The Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd, whence and/or from the wharver delivery may be obtained.
No claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godownia, and all Goods remaining undelivered after the 1st February, 1933, will be subject to rent.
All claims against the steamer must be presented to the Undereign- ed on or before the 15th February, 1033, or they will not be recognised.
To comply with the Goneral Bonded Warehouse Regulations consignees must have A Revenue Officer in attendanco when damaged dutiable goods are examined.
All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the 31st January, 1933, at 10 a.m., by Messrs. Goddard and Douglas.
No Fire Insurance has been ellected.
Ets of Lading will be counter- signed by
GIBB," LIVINGSTON & CO., LTD..
Agenta. Hongkong, 28th January, 1933,
Agents.
SERVICES CONTRACTUELS DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES;
The Motor-ship
"FELIX ROUSSEL” Arrived Hongkong on Tuesday, the 31st January, 1033. From MAILSEILLES &c. Consignees Cargo by the above Ramed steamer are hereby informed that their goods with the exception of Opium, Treasure and Valuables aro being landed and placed at their risk in the Godowns of the Hongkong Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co. Ltd., Kowloon, whence delivery can bo obtulped as the goods are lunded-
Good's not cleared within 7 days including data of arrival, will be subject to rent.
All claims must he sent to the undersigned before the Friday, the 10th February, 1933, or they will not be_recognizeil-
Damaged Packages must be left in the Godowns for examination by the consigners, and the Company's Sur- veyor Messi-Goddarɑ and Dougins at 10th a.m. on Tuesday, the 7th February, 1933. Consignees must have a itevenue Officer in attendance when damaged dutiable goods Arg xamined by the Company's Sur Jeyors.
No claim will be admitted after he goods have left the Godowns,
No Fire Insurance will be effected by us in any case whatever.
R. OHL,
Agent. Hongkong, Jlat January, 1933.
will ruff.
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East is marked with the king of spades by his double, so the de- larer's next play should be the ace and king of hearts and then 4 small heart, ruffing in dummy with the three of spades.
The jack of spades can now be led from dummy, and when East refuses to cover, the finesse is taken. Another spade led from trick with the ten and leads the dummy, and · déclarer -- wins the ace of spades, picking up East'a king.
Now a small club is led and all that West can do is to take his ac of clubs.
cannot
Gafford not to fit Decarbo
10% to 20% less Petrol.
No Decarbonising.
-DRY DOCK-
Length 787 Feet. Length on Blocks 750 Feet.
Depth on Centre of SH(H.W.0.S.T.) 34 ft. 6 ins.
OF HONGKONG, LIMITED. THE TAIKOO DOCKYARD & ENGINEERING COMPANY
SALVAGE TUG "TAIKOO"
.. Wireless Caff
V.P.G.M. 800 Mažara,
Tel. Address“ TAIKOODOCK" Hongkong. Telephone No. 30211.
Call Fing: "C"* over "ANS. PENNANT.:
-THREE SLIPWAYS—
Capable of Handling Ships up to
4,000 Tona displacement.
Electric Crane at Sea Wall, Capable of Lifting 100 Tons at 70 Feet Radius.
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
“Agents,
HONGKONG, CHINA & JAPAN,
P & O BRITISH-INDIA APCAR AND EASTERN & AUSTRALIAN LINES.
(COMPANIES Incorporated in ENGLAND) Taking Cargo on through Bills of Lading for Stralis, Javn and Burma, Ceylon, india, Persian Gulf, Mauritius, E. & S. Africa, Austraani ncluding, New Zealand & Queensland Ports, Red Sea Egypt, Constantinople, Greece,- Levantine Ports, Europe Etc. PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL FORTHNIGHTY DIRECT ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS. (UNDER CONTILACT WITH H.M. GOVERNMENT.)
8. 8.
Tona
From Hong- kong (about)'
**BURDWAN
NALDERA RAJPUTANA
"SOMALI
CORFU COMORIN
| "Cargo only,
Destination
| 6,500 | 4th Feb. M'ies, Havre, L'ãos, H'burg. Rotterdam Antwerp & Hud Bimley, M'ios & Ldon
16,000 11th Fob. J 17,000 25th Fox 1 6,800
4th Mar.
Bombay, Mles & I'des
M'ies, Hayre, L'don,
H'burg, Rotterdam, Antwerp & Eu))* 15,000 11th Mar. Bombay, M'los & Lidon 15,000 25th Mar. | Bombay & L'don 10alls Casa BlandL
Karaobi, Catch, Mandvin & Kundle. Frequent connection from Port Said, for Pussenzero and Cargo-to Constantinople, Firexus, Smyras and other Lovant Forta by Bleamers of the Khedivial Mail 8.8.,Co.
TAKADA SIRDHANA TILAWA TALMA
BRITISH INDIA-APCAR SAILINGS.
7,000
8th Feb.
S'pore, Fenang & Caloutti
#000
19th Feb.
| 10,000
5th Mar.
B'pore, Penang & Calcuna S'poro, Penang & Calcutta
| 10,000 | 19th Mar,
| O'pore, Penang & Caloun
D. I. Apear Line steamers have excellent accommodation' for lat and 2nd class passengers.
EASTERN & AUSTRALIAN SAILINGO (South).
INELLORE
TANDA
NANKIN
7,000 Int Fob. 6 p.m.
7,000 7,000
Calls Port Holland.
3rd Mar.
1st Apr.
Manila. Rabaul.
Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourno.
Regular Monthly Sallings from Hongkong to Shanghal and Impar and Hongkong to Australia.
Hong-Kong to Sydney-19 daya,
Frequent connections from Australia with the following:
The Union 5.8. Co.'s Steamers to the United Kingdom via Naw Zealand, Vancouver, San Francisco, etc.,
The P. & O. Royal Mall Steamers to London and
The P. & O. Branch Service of Steamers to London via Buet.
The New Zealand Shipping Cole Steamers for Southampton and London via Panama Canal.
+TANDA
TILAWA
CORFU IBANGALORE TALMA COMORIN *NANKIN
RANPURA *BOUTAN
Cargo only.
SAILING TO SHANGHAI & JAPAN.
| 7,000 | 6 Fob Midnight, | S'bai. Maji, Kobe, Osaka,
& Yoko 10,000 | 10th Feb. | Amoy, S'hal, Moji, Kobe
& Osaka
| 15,000 | 30th Feb. S'hai, Echo & Foko
6,100 23rd Fob. ] S'hai, Mojl, Kate & Yoki ́ 10,000 24th Feb. | Amoy, Moji, Kolu & Osaki | 15,000 | 24th Feb. ] &'len, Kole & Yehr
7,000 5th Mar. Į B'haf, Moji, Kobe, Osaka
& Yoko
17,000 10th Mar. S'hai, Kobe & Yoko 6,000 19th Mar. S'hai, Kobe & Yoko Calle Nagoya & Yohunichi.talls Negoya. All date are approximate and subfect to attention without notice, Parcela Messuring not more than 5 c.ft. will be received at the 'Co.'s Office up to noon on the day provians to sailius For Passage Rates, Handbooks, Froights, etc., apply to
MACKINNONS, MACKENZIE & CO.
Agents..
P. & D. Bldg., Connaught Rd., Co.,
TRAVEL A.-O. LINE
To AUSTRALIA Calling at Manila (P.Is.), Thursday Is., Calms Townsville, Brisbane, Sydney & Melbourne, British Steamer: CHANGTE TAIPING (Oil Burners) FASTEST & MOST UP-TO-DATE-STEAMERS IN THE SERVICE-
ELECTRIC LAUNDRY, BARBER SHOP, SURGEON AND STEWARDESS CARRIED.
Enjoy Your Short, Leave in Australia and New Zealand. Hong Kong, Sydney—-19 Days. FIRST CLASS FARE TO SYDNEY, £70 RETURN
LONDON (via. Australia) from £129.15.0 (Australian Newspapers on file).
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STEAMER
CHANGTE TAIPING CHANGTE TAIPING
Feb. 10th
Mar. 10th Apr. 11th May 9th
Due H'Kong Leaves H'Kong Leaves Manila Duo Sydney
Feb. 17th Feb. 20th Mar. 8th Mar. 17th | Mar. 20thu Apr. 5th Apr. 18th Apr, 21st May 7th May 19th May 22nd June 7th AUSTRALIAN-ORIENTAL LINE, LIMITED. Butterfield & Swire, Agents.-Hong Korg-Shanghal.
MOM
MESSAGERIES
MARITIMES
FRENCH MAIL STEAMERS.
Sailings from
To SHANGHAI.
>G. Matzinger
Porthos Aramis Chenonceaux Athos !! D'Artagnan Andre Lebon Felix Roussel
Hongkong.
To MARSEILLES via Saigon, Singapore, Penang, Colomba, Dijboutri, (Aden), Sues,
Furt-Said.
14th Feb
Felix Roussel
28th Feb,
14th Mar,
26th Mar
14th Feb. 24th Feb. 28th Feb,
28th Mar, 11th Apr.
25th Apr.
9th May. 23rd May,
G. Metzinger
Aramis Chenonceaux
Athos II
D'Artagnan ... "Andre Lebon
11th Apr.
25th Apr.
9th May. 23rd May.
We can issue through tickets to Egypt, Syrian. ports, East Africa, Madagescar by transhipment on our mail steamers at Port-Said or Djiboutri.
COMMERCIALKALINE A
For DUNKIRK via Haiphong. Saigon
Oran-Le Havre
s.s. "Loubert Bie”—on or about 16th February, 1933.
For full, Porticulars, apply to:
Ci, des MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
*3; Queen's Building
Telephones: 2665!.