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.
ENYK
San Francisco via Shanghai, Japan Ports & Honolulu.
Chichibu Maru
Tatsuta Maru
Asama Maru
Seattle & Vancouver.
Wad.. 8th Feb.
Wed., 22nd Feb.
Wed., 16th March.
Hiyo Maru, (starts from Kobe) Mon., 20th Feb. Helan Maru (starts from Kobe) Mon., 13th March, London, Marseilles, 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
Atsuta Maru
...Sat, 25th Feb.
.Sat., 26th March.
Bombay via Singapore, Penang & Colombo.
Ginyo Maru
...Fri., 10th Feb.
*Tokushima Mara (calls Karachi) Wod., 15th Feb. South America (West Coast) via Japan, Honolulu,
Los Angeles, Mexico & Panama,
Heiyo Maru
..Fri., 10th March.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH......!
CONTRACT BRIDGE
By W. E. McKenney
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1933.
APPEALS FOR MORE CO-OPERATION.
HONGKONG UNIVERSITY MEDICAL SOCIETY An appeal for more co-operation was made by Prof. W. I. Gerrard
at the annual general moeting 01 Is it more dificult to play the Hongkong University Medical against an expert or agalust the Society in the Union assembly room beginner? That is a dimcui. yesterday, Mr. K. C. Lam was in question to answer.
the chair, others present including While it is quite true that the Mr. C. F. Lo (Hon. Secretary), and beginner will make a lot of errors, Prof. L. T. Ride. quite often on an important hand
A good year's work was reported
he will make a lead or play which by the Secretary, and in the field at you will reason out in a certain sport, the Society had held its own, way only to find that he had never having won the tennis and basket given the hand any thought but ball championship again, besides had simply reached in and drawn tie-ing for the cricket champion- out a card, and that the inferences ship. you had drawn were entirely in- correct.
In his speech, Mr. Lam appealed to the students to get together Against the expert, you
moro. Meetings held during the cape 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 without some
meant dofinite thought freshmen alone, but were behind it.
for one and all.
to the
The following hand was played Prof. Ride also spoke, asking the in a recent duplicate match. It students to contributo was unusually interesting at one Caduceus, the last isaua of which: table, as both sides were attempt. should have been out in November ing to take a sacrifice bid and one but had not gone to press on ne- Aldo was finally pushed into the unt of there being no contribu- small slum contract which was
Tho following omcers. wore made.
elected:
President,-Prof. W. I. Gerrard. Hon. Treasurer-Prof. L. T. Ride.
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The Bidding
tions.
Ilon. Secretary.-Mr. Ong Ewa- hin
Chairman. Mr. Lim Gim- kheang.
Sixth Year Representative.-Mr. Chew Poh-heng.
Fifth Year Representative. Mr. | Maban Singh.
Fourth Year Representative.- Mr. Lee Hua-ngak.
Third
Year Representative.—— Mr. L. Tjon.
Second Year Representative.— Mr. Willle Heng. First Year
Representative.
Miss M. T. Teo.
Graduate Representative.-Dr.
BIG CANTON FIRE. WALLACE HARPER CO'S. CARS DESTROYED
in
South bid one spade, West overiT. K. Lion. called with two diamonds. North! felt justined in bidding two apades, and East bid three hearts.: South now reasoned that the strength partner showed with his: free ruise must be in clubs and now jumped to four spades.
A disastrous fire occurred West went to five diamonds, Canton on Tuesday evening short- which North and East passed. ly before mid-night and burned a South went to five spades, West few motor trucks and cars in & and North passed and now East corrugated iron shed crected decided to show strength in his outside the compound of the partner's suit and bld six dia- Wallace Harpor & Company. monds. South bid six spades Limited, Canton branch, in Fung which East made the mistake of Ning Road. A sad feature doubling.
the fire was the panie caused a. the Tai Ping Theatre next door where hundreds of spectators at the Chinese musical show rushed to the entrances, and the wooden staircase collapsed. Two specta- ora were killed, four seriously injured and several suffered min or injuries,
The Play.
West had the opening lead and was confronted with a problem His partner had bid hearts However, he felt that his proper opening would be either clubs or diamonds.
of
During the bidding you will notice that South did not make a Mr. Wallace Harper, the Man- cue bid in diamonds, as he did not aging Director of this well known wand to prevent a lead in that motor company, agenta for Ford nuit. West realized that South caro, together with foreign in- was probably out of diamondy | surauco agent left for Canton by and, with East's heart bid it left, the afteroon express yesterday
to Investigate.
Liverpool via Port Said, Beyrouth, Istanbul, Piraeus. South's side strength as clubs.
Genoa & Valencia.
Calcutta via Singapore, Penang & Rangoon,
*Delagoa Karu
Tues., 14th Feb.
*Muroran Maru
"Akita Maru
Wed., 8th Feb. ..Wed, 15th Feb.
Shanghai, Kobe & Yokohama.
.Sat., 4tr Feb,
Hakozaki Maru
*Yamagata Maru (Moji direct) Sun., 6th Feb.
..Wed., 18th Feb,
Terukual Maru
*Cargo only.
Tel. 30291.
For further information apply to:-
NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA. (private exchanges to all Dept.)
BARBER WILHELMSEN
LINE.
MONTHLY SERVICE
Το
PACIFIC PANAMA-ATLANTIC COAST PORTS. CANAL ZONE, COAST PORTS.
Agents:
DODWELL & CO., LTD.
Queen's Buildings.
Swan Culbertson &
Friti
Investment bankers and brokers in ascurities and commoditiss Daily New York and Loudon 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 Members of The Rubber Exchange of New York, Inc. Members of The National Metal Exchange, Inc., New York Members of Chicago Board of Trade
Telephone 27253
Correspondenta for Høyden, Stone & Co.
Cable Address: Swanstock" Aala Life Building, 14. Queen's Road. Hongkong.
To open the ace of clubs would Canton reports says that the probably be to establish South's fire originated in a building next alde auit, therefore when the hand to the Wallace Harper Company, was played, West elected to open which fe a newly built motori the king of diamonds.
company and garage, where some At this table, Enst made a gal- of the scaffolding work, for som lant attempt to set the contract unascertained reason. ignited, by playing the ace of diamonds possibly from tha firing over partner's king. South, how-crackers, ever, trumped with the deuco of The fire was extinguished by spades.
mid-night, the Tal Ping Theatre
of
As this play had been made by being saved. This Theatre is not
an expert, it was quite obvious to connected in any way with the
Į the declarer that East was endeav- Hongkong theatre bearing the
ouring to get In the lead. Certain-same name
ly not to lend a heart, because the
declarer holds the ace and king, by playing a club, because if West but in all probability to lead a nini has also been able to read hi glston club.
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 lead a club which Eas
SHIPBUILDERS,
́SHIP REPAIRERS,
BOILER MAKERS,
FORGE MASTERS,
OXY-ACETYLENE AND
ELECTRIC WELDERS, MECHANICAL AND
ELECTRICAL
ENGINEERS,
CONSIGNEES' NOTICE.
THE DEN LINE STEAMER9, LTD.
From LETTI, MIDDLESBRO', ANTWERP, LONDON and STRAITS
The Steamship.
"DENRINNES" Consignees of Carge are hereby informed that all Goods are being landed at their risk into the hazardous and/or extra hazardous Godowns of The Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown
Ltd., whence and/or from the wharves delivery may obtained.
be
No claims will be admitted after the Goods have loft the Godowns, 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 Undersign«. ed on or before the 16th February, 1033, or they will not be recognised.
To comply with the General Bonded Warehouse Regulations tonsignees must have a Revenue Omeer in attendance 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 am. by Messrs. Goddard and Douglas.
No Fire Insurance hes effected.
"Bill of Lading will be counter. signed by
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P & O BRITISH-INDIA APCAR AND EASTERN & AUSTRALIAN LINES.
(COMPANIES Incorporated in ENGLAND)' · Taking Cargo on through Bills of Lading for Stralis, Java' and Burma, Ceylan, undia, Verslan Gulf, Mauritius; E. & S. Africa, Austrams, including, New Zealand & Queensland Ports, Red Sea Egypt, Constantinoplo, Greece. Levantine Porta, Europe Etc. PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL FORTHNIGHTY DIRECT ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS. (UNDER CONTRACT WITH H.M. GOVERNMENT)
From Hong kong (about)
16,500 | 4th Feb. |
16,000 11th Feb. 17,000 26th Fea, 0,800 4th Mar.
H'burg,
8. S.
Tona
**BURDWAN
NALDERA RAJPUTANA
+"BOMALI
CORFU COMORIN *Cargo only.
15,000 11th Mar.
15,000 25th Mar.
Calla Casa Blanca.
Destination
Milos, Havre, L'don, H'burg. Rotterdam Antwerp & Hu Bemlay, M'lus & L'dop hombay, M❜les & L'doz M'los, Havre, L'don, Rotterdam, Antwerp & Hull Bombay, M'les & Lidop Bombay & L'don
Karachi, Culch, Mandvie & Kundle.
Frequent connections from Fort Guld for Passengers and Cargo ts. Constantinople, Pireaus, Smyrna and other Lovant Porta by Steamers
of the Kbdivis) Mail 8.8. Co.
boen
TAKADA BIRDHANA TILAWA TALMA
"GIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO., LTD,
Agenta. Hongkong, 25th January, 1933.
Agents.
SERVICES CONTRACTUELS DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES,
The Motor ship,
"FELIX ROUSSEL" Arrived Hongkong on Tuesday. the 31st January, 1933. From MARSEilles &c Consignees of Cargo by the above named steamer are hereby informed that their goods with tha exception of Opium, Treasure and Valuables being landed and placed at their risk In the Gedowns of the Hongkong Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co. Ltd.. Kowloon, whence delivery can be obtained on the goods are landed.→→→
aro
Goot's not cleared within 7 days including date of arrival, will be subject to rent.
All claims must be sent to the en-leraigned before the Priday, the 10th February, 1933, or they will not be recognized,
Damaged Packagos must be loft in the Godowns for examination by the consignees, and the Company's Bur- voyer Kiessts:-Goddard and Douglas at 10th a.m. on Tuesday, tho 7th February, 1033. Consignees must navo a Revenue Officer in attendance when damaged datiable goods are examined by the Company's Bur- veyors.
BRITISH INDIA-APCAR SAILINGS.
7,000
8,000
8th Feb. 19th Feb.
B'pora, Penang & Caloutt
10,000
5th Mar,
10,000
19th Mar..
S'pore, Pepang & Calcutta 8'poro, Penang & Calcutta. D'pore, Penang & Cajóumi
-B. I. Apcar Line steamers have excellent accommodation for lat and 2nd class passengers.
EASTERN & AUSTRALIAN SAILINGO (South).
INELLORE
TANDA
NANKIN
7,000 1st Feb. 6 p.m.
7,000
7,000
¡Calls Port Holland.
3rd Mar.
1st Apr.
Manila, Rabau),
Brisbane, Sydney. and Melbourne.
Regular Monthly Bailings from Hongkong to Shanghai and Japar and Hongkong to Australia.
Hong-Kong to Bydney-19 days. -
. Frequent connections from Australia with the following
The Union 8.8. Co.'s Steamers to the United Kingdom via Nov Zealand, Vancouver, Ban Francises, etc.
The P. & O. Royal Hall Steamers to London and
The P. & O. Branch Service of Steamers to London via Suez. The New Zealand Shipping Co.'s Steamers or Southampton and London via Panama Canal.
+TANDA
TILAWA
CORFU
I BANGALORE TALMA
COMORIN *NANKIN
after
RAFPURA *BHUTAN
No claims will be admitted the goods have left the Godownɛ.
No Fire Insurance will be effortod by us in any case whatever.
R. OHL,
Agent Hongkong, 81st January, 1938.
will ruff.
East is marked with the king of apades by his double, so the do- clarer's next play should be the ace and king of hearts and then A small heart, rulling in dummy with the three of spades.
The jack of spades can now be refuses, to cover, the finesse is led from dummy, and when East
taken. Another spade led from dummy, and decator wins the trick with the ten and leads the ace of spades, picking up East's king.
Now a small club is led and all that West can do is to take his aco of cluba.
You cannot Safford not to fit Decarbo
10% to 20% less Petrol.
No Decarbonising.
OF HONGKONG, LIMITED. THE TAIKOO DOCKYARD & ENGINEERING COMPANY
SALVAGE TUG “TAIKOD”
Wireless Call
V.P.&.8. 600 Meiers,
Tol. Address"! TAIKODDOCK" Hongkong- Telephone No. 30211.
Call Fing: "C" over ** ANS. PENNANT,
-DRY DOCK—
Length 787 Feat. Length on Blocks 750 Fect.
Depth on Centre of BM(H.W.0.S.T.) 34 ft. 6 ina.
-THREE SLIPWAYS-- Capable of Handling Ships up to
4,000 Tons displacement.
Electrio Crane at Sea Wall, Capable of Lifting 100 Tons at 70 Feet Radlus.
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents. HONGKONG, CHINA & JAPAN.
¡Cargo only,
SAILING TO SHANGHAI & JAPAN.
| 7,000 16 Feb. Midnight. | S'bai, Mojt, Kobe, Osaka
& Yoko
| 10,000 | 10th Fob. | Amoy, F'hai, Moji, Kobe
& Oenka
15,000 10th Feb. 1. Sai, Ecle & Yoko
6,100 23rd Feb. 5'hai, Moji, Koke & Yoke 10,000 24th Feb. Amey, Moji, Koti & Osak 15,000 24th Feb. 'la. Kele 8. Yche
7,000 5th Mar. | S'hai, Moji, Kobr, Osak
& Toko
17,000 | 10th Mar. | S'hai, Kobe & Yoko 6,000 19th Mar. b'hal, Kobo & Yoke Calls Nagoya & Ychraicht. talla Negoya,
All data are approximate and subject to attention without notice. Parcals Measuring not more than 5 c.ft. will be received at the Co.'s Office up to noon on the day provious to sailing For Passage Rates, Handbooks, Freights, etc.. apply to
MACKINNONS, MACKENZIE & CO. P. & O. Bldg., Connaught Rd., Co.,
Agents.
TRAVEL A.-O. LINE
TO AUSTRALIA. Calling at Manila (P.Is.), Thursday Is., Calms Townsville, Brisbane. Sydney & Melbourne.
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British Steamers:
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AUSTRALIAN-ORIENTAL LINE, LIMITED. Butterfield & Swire, Agents.--Hong Kong --Shanghal.
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MESSAGERIES
MARITIMES
FRENCH MAIL · STEAMERS, Sailings from Hongkong.
To SHANGHAI.
G. Matzinger 14th Feb. Porthos....... 28th Feb.
Aramis
Chenonceaux. Athos II
14th Mar. 28th Mar, 11th Apr.
D'Artagnan
25th Apr.
Andre Lebon....
9th May.
Felix Roussel.. 23rd May,
To MARSEILLES via Saigon. Singapore, Penang, Colomba.. Dijboutri, (Aden), Suez
Furt-Said,
Felix Roussel G. Metzinger Porthos
Aramis
14th Feb
28th Feb.
14th Mar
28th Mar.
Chenonceaux 17 11th Apr. Athos ..... 25th Apr. D'Artagnan...
9th May, Andro. Lebon ... 23rd May.
We can issue through tickets to Egypt, Syrlan ports, East Africa, Madagascar by transhipment on our mall steamers at Port-Sold or Djiboutri.
COMMERCIAL LINE
For DUNKIRK via Haiphong, Saigon-Oran-Le Havre s.s. "Loubert Ble”—on or about 16th February, 1933.
For full- Particulars, apply to
Clu, das MESSAGERIES, MARITIMES.
3. Queen's Building
Telephones: 26651...