Fastest crossing
TO
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.
CHINA
AND
JAPAN
PACIFIC COAST
Fastest Crossing of the Pacific
is by: Empress Direct Express
days *flat
9
route. Yokohama to Vancouver.
from
Empress of Asia and Empress of Russia, largest and fastest liners on this run, offer First Class for the most fastidious. at new, low fares.
For a crossing with Honolulu interlude,, book by Empress of Japan, largest, fastest liner on the Pacific. Or take luxurious Empress of Canada, her running mate...Sailings to San Francisco or Los Angeles connect with them at Honolulu. Enjoy the smart sumptuous luxury of their First Class...On all Empresses, a Tourist Class. of true Empress standard.
All Empress sailings to Van- couver, trains go direct from shipside, baggage checked through to destination,
SPECIAL
SUMMER ROUND
TRIP
fares to JAPAN HONOLULU
PACIFIC COAST
EUROPE
REDUCED FARES
ΤΟ
EUROPE
ALL CLASSES.
CANADIAN PACIFIC
NYK
San Francisco via Shanghal, Japan Ports & Honolulu.
Talyo Maru
Chichibu Marti
Tatsuta Maru
Seattle & Vancouver,
Sun., 16th July at midnight. ... Wed., 2nd Aug, at 10 a.m.
Wed., 16th Aug,
Hikawa Marn (starts from Kobe) Mon., 17th July. Hiye Maru (starts from Kobe) Sun., 30th July. London, Marseilles, Antwerp & Rotterdam via
"Singapore, Penang, Colombo & Suez.
Suwa Maru
Fushimi Maru
Hakozaki Maru
...Sat., 8th July.
.Sat., 22nd July. .Sat., 5th Aug.
Sydney & Melbourne via Manila & Ports.
Kamo Maru
Kitano Maru
...Sat., 22nd July.
Bombay via Singapore, Penang & Colombo.
Tango Maru
"Tokiwa Maru
.Sat., 20th Aug.
Tues., 11th July.
Sat, 29th July.
.Sat., 29th July.
South America" (West Coast) via Japan, Honolulu.......
Los Angeles, Mexico & Panama.
Helyo Maru
Liverpool via Port Sald, Beyrouth, Istanbul, Piraeus,
Genoa & Valencia.
*Durban Maru (calls Barcelona) Sun., 16th July.
Calcutta via Singapore, Penang & Rangoon,
*Penang, Maru
*Morloka Maru
Shanghal, Kobo & Yokohama.
*Lyons Maru
*Malacca Maru
.Sat., 8th July.
.Sat., 15th July.
.Wed., 12th July.
.Tues., 18th July.
. Fri., 21st July.
Kitano Mara (Nagasak) direct) Fri., 21st July.
Hakusan Maru
*Cargo only.
For further information apply to:-.
Tel. 80291.
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.
SWEDISH EAST ASIATIC
SERVICE OF FAST. MOTOR VESSELS
FG. LTD
(with limited, but oxceptionally good, passenger accommodation). Homewards to:
Port Said, Gença, Margolilos, Alglors, Oran, Rotterdam (Amsterdam) Hamburg, Oslo, Gothenburg and other Scandinavian Ports.
via
Manila and Straits Settlementa
M.V. "PEIPING"
M.V. "FORMOSA"
Outwards for: ·
SHANGHAI & JAPAN PORTS.
M.V. "FORMOSA”
M.V. "SHANTUNG"
Passenger Rates:
renter
Hong Kong to Gonoa/Marseilles
Hong Kong to Rotterdam
Hongkong.
CONTRACT BRIDGE
By W. E. McKenney
1
THURSDAY, JULY 6, 1933.
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three no trump. North bld four Mr. Grace made a slam try bid CONSIGNEES' NOTICES. P. & O BRITISH-INDIA APCAR AND
diamonds and Mr. Grace lost no time in getting into six né trump. The Play
The queen of spades was opened by West, South winning with the Several years ago we were led ace and leading a club, which was to believe that there was little or won in dummy with the queen. no similarity between any of the bidding systems at contract, but
to-day with the principles of con- structive bidding being adopted by practically every system. the con- fusion of systems has been practi- cally eliminated,
This is well proved by the fact that experts throughout the coun-
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Q-10. [ ú] • K-9-6 J-9-7- 5.4-3
AQ-J-
NORTH 48-7
10-6-5 is
7.6.4 E
J-4
Dealer
42
SOUTH
4A-4-3
VA-K-9-8-5
• A-Q-2
10-6
A small diamond was played and the queen finessed. When it held, the ace was played, followed by the deuce, West discarding a heart and East winning the trick with the [king.
SERVICES · CONTRACTUELS DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. The Steamship,
"CHENONCEAUX“ Arrived Hongkong on Tuesday, the 4th July, 1933.
EASTERN & AUSTRALIAN LINES.
(COMPANIES ·Incorporated in ENGLAND) Taking Cargo on through Bills of Lading for Straits, Java and Burma, Ceyloni, India, Persian Gulf, Mauritius, E. & ́8.- Africa, Australasia, including, New Zealand & Queensland Ports, Red Sea Egypt, Constantinople, Greece, Levantinë Ports, Europe Etc. PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL FORTHNIGHTLY DIRECT ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS. (UNDER CONTRACT WITH II.M. GOVERNMENT.)
From Hong.
From MARSEILLES &c. Consignees of Cargo by the above named 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 Godawns of the Hongkong
and Godown Co. Ltd.,: Kowloon Wharf Kowloon, whence delivery can bo obtained as the goods are landed.
Goods not cleared within 7 days
date of arrival, will be Rawalpindi
*ALIPORE All claims must be sent to the SOMALI· undersigned before Thursday, 13th July, 1933, or they will not ba recognized.-
East returned the eight of spades. / in
West played the ten, forcing North to win with the king. Dummy's two, good diamonds were cashed, East discarding two clubs, declarer discarding two hearts and West discarding two spades. The ace of clubs was then cashed, West dia- carding a heart.
The declarer
was down to the ace, king and nine of hearts and a small spade.. West held the jack of apades and three hearts to the queen. The king of clubs was led from dummy, declarer discarding the four of spades, and West was Aqueezed. If he dropped the jack of spades, dummy's nine would be good, while if he discarded a heart, the declarer wan the last three try are to-day getting a great deal [tricks in his own hand with the of enjoyment out of the individual jace, king and nine of hearts. duplicate tournaments. This is a movement wherein every player in
10
a section plays with every other! player as a partner once and as an opponent twice. At the end of the tournament there is only one win-
ner.
To those who enjoy squeeze plays and can recognize them in actual competition, the following hand proved a real thrill in the recent Ohio State Individual Contract Tournament.
The Bidding
Mr. Frank H. Grace of Cleveland, sitting in the South, opened the -bidding with one heart. This was very gratifying to West, who pass- his dia- ed. North, feeling that mond sult was a little too weak to bid on the first round, responded with two clubs,
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$2.90
Coloured ladies' beach sandals, natural rubber sole. Beach style 1933.
Size 2-6 in dif. colour. All repairs are ready in two days, on special re- quest we repair your shoes while you wait.
"FRANKIE and JOHNNIE” WERE SWEETHEARTS!...
WEST
But She Done Him Wrong... Took His Diamonds, Took His Love, Took His Heart and Kicked It Around!
She Done Him Wrong
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SHIP REPAIRERS,
BOILER MAKERS,
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From SUNDAY
to runt.
and
Damaged Packages must be left in the Godowns for examination by the consignees, and the Company'
Menarai Goddard Surveyor Douglas at 10.00 a.m. on Monday, the 10th July, 1933. Consignees must have a Revenue Omleer in attendance when damaged dutiable goods are examined by the Company's. Sar- veyors.
No claims will be admitted after the goods have left the Godowns.
Na Fire Insurance will be effected
P. PAYRAS,、 by us in any case whatever.
Agent. Hongkong. 4th July, 1933,
THE EAST ASIATIC CO., LTD. COPENHAGEN.
are
The Danish Motor Vessel,
“MALAYA" having arrived from Copenhagen, Gothenburg, Antwerp, Rotterdam, and Hamburg consignees of cargo heroby informed that all goods being landed
and placed at their Fisk
into the hazardous and/or extra hazardous Godowns of The Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co. Ltd.,
where
be obtained are Innded. No claims will be, admitted after the goods have left the godowns and all goods remaining undelivered after the 12th July, 1993, 4 p.m.. will be subject to rent.
as soon as
delivery can be
the
goods
All broken, chafed and damaged goods are to be left in the Godown where they will be examined by Messrs. Anderson & Ashe on the 11th July, 1933, at 10 a.m.
be
All claims against the vessel must presented to the Undersigned within ten days of the ship's arrival, ar they will not be recognised.
No Fire Insurance will be effected. Bill of Lading will be counter- signed by
JOIN MANNERS & CO. LTD..
Agents. Mercantile Bank Building. Hongkong, the 6th July, 1933.
THE BEN LINE STEAMERS, LTD.
From LEITH, MIDDLESBRO', ANTWERP, LONDON and STRAITS,
The Steamship,
"BENVENUE"
Consigneer of Cargo 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 Co., Ltd., whence and/or from-the-wharves-delivery-may be
obtained.
No claims will be admitted after the Goods have loft, the Godowns, and all Goods remaining undelivered after the 10th July, 1933, will be subject to rent.
All claims against the steamer must be presented to the Undersigned on or before the 24th July, 1933, or they will not bo recognized.
All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the 3th July, 1938, at 10 am, by Messrs. Goddard and Douglas.
To comply with the General Bonded Warchouse Regulations consignees n Rovenuo Omeer in niust have
HURE attendance when damaged dutiable goods are examined. Fire No
bean Insuranco has effected.
Bill of Lading will be counter- signed by,
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO. LTD.
Agents.
Hongkong, 3rd July, 1933,
THE TAIKOO DOCKYARD & ENGINEERING COMPANY
OF HONGKONG, LIMITED.
SALVAGE TUG “TAIKOO”
Wireless Call
V.P.Q.M. 800 Meters.
ELECTRICAL
ENGINEERS.
Selling about
1st Aug.
6th Sept.
Sailing about
22nd July.
21st Aug..
Tel. Address
£48
855
* TAIKOODOCK " Hongkong. Telephone No. 30211..
Call Flag: “C”* svar “ANS, PENNANT,"
9. B.
Tons
kong (about)
DESTINATION
118,000 | 15th July; | Bon-bay. M'hes & L'don
6,000 17th July. Straits, Colombo & B'bay 6,800 22nd July. B'tay, Miles, Havre, L'don,
H'burg, R'dan, A'werp & Hu)) Bombay, M'ios & L'don, Straits, Colombo & B'bay Bombay, M'ias don Mles, Havro, L'don,
17,000 29th July. 6,000 0th Aug. 17,000 12th Aug. 6,000 19th Aug.
RANPURA
MIRZAFORE RAJPUTANA
BANGALORE
[17,000] 26th Aug.
14,000
9th Bopt.
RANCHI CARTHAGE "Cargo only.
Calls Casa Blanca.
H'burg, R'dam;A'werp& Hu}) M'los & L’do;...... Bombay, M'les & L'don
Frequent connections from Port Said for Passengers. Po Car to Constantinoplo, Piranus, Smyrna and other Lorant Porta Steamers of the Khedivial Mail 88. Co.
BRITISH INDIA-APCAR SAILINGS.
TAKADA
BIRDHANA TALMA
7,000
12th July.
S'pore, Penang, Rangoon &
Calcutta
8,000
21st July.
S'poro, Penang & Calcutta.
110,000
5th Aug.
S'pore, Penang & Calcutta
B. I. Apear Line aleamers have excellent accommodation for 1st and 2nd class passengers.
EASTERN & AUSTRALIAN SAILINGS (South),
NELLORE TANDA NANKIN
7,000
4th Aug.
7,000
2nd Sept.
7,000
30th Sept.
Manila, Rabaul,
Brisbane, Sydney
and Melbourne.
Regular Monthly Sailings from Hongkong to Shanghai and Japan and Hongkong to Australia,
Hong-Kong to Sydney 19 days. Frequent connections from Australia with the following:- The Union 8.9. Co.'s Steamers to the United Kingdom vla New Zealand, Vancouver, San Francisco, etc.,
The P. & O. Royal Mail Steamers to London and
The P. & O. Branch Service of Steamers to London via Buek. The New Zealand Shipping Co.'s Steamers for Southampton and London via Panama Canal,
NELLORE
SAILING TO SHANGHAI & JAPAN.
7,000 7th July. | S'hai, Moji, Kobe, Osaka
5 p.m.
& Yoko 6.000 13th July. S'hal. Moji, Kobe & Yoko 11,00 13th July.
BANGALORE TALMA
RAJPUTANA RANCHI TILAWA
17,600 19th July.
Amoy, S'hai, Moji, Kobe
& Osaka S'hai, Kobe & Yoko |17,000 27th July, | 8'hai, Kobe & Yoke
10,000 27th July.
Anoy. S'hai, Moll, Kobo
& Osaka
7,000
6,000!
6th Aug.
9th Aug
TANDA
¡BHUTAN ¡Cargo only.
S'hai, Moji, Kobr, Osaka
& Yoke S'hai, Mol, Kobe & Yoko
All dates are approximate and subject to alleration without notice. Parcels Measuring not more than 5 ft will be received at the Co.'s Office up to noon on the day previous to sailing For Passage Rates, Handbooks, Freight, otc., apply to
MACKINNON, MACKENZIE & CO.
Agente.
P. & O. Bldg., Connaught Road, Central.
TRAVEL A.-O. LINE
To AUSTRALIA. Calling at Manila (P.Is.), Thursday Is., Caims Townsville, Brisbane, Sydney & Melbourne,
CHANGTE TAIPING British Steamers:
(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, 876 RETURN
1.
M
LONDON (via Australia) from £128.15.0. (Australian Newspapers on file).
Due H'Kong Leaves H'Hong Leaves Manila Dus Sydney
11 July. 23 July.
STEAMER TAIPING CHANGTE TAIPING CHANGTE 13 Oct. 20 Det,
24 July.
1.9 Aug.
11 Aug.
22 Aug.
25 Aug.
10 Sept.
12 Sept..
19 Sept.
22 Sept.
8 Oct.
23 Oct.
8 Nov.
AUSTRALIAN-ORIENTAL LINE, LIMITED. Butterfield & Swire, Agents.-Hong Kong-Shanghai.
-DRY DOCK- Length 787 Feet
Length on Blocks 750 Fest.
Depth en Centre of SI(H.W.0.5.7.) 24 ft. 8 ins.
-THREE SLIPWAYS- Capable of Handling Ships up to
4,000 Tons displacement.
Electric Crane at Sea Wall, Capable of Lifurig 100 Tons at 70 Feet Radius.
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Agents.
HONGKONG, CHINA & JAPAN.
MOM
MESSAGERIES
MARITIMES
FRENCH MAIL STEAMERS. Sailings from Hongkong.
TO SHANGHAI.
Athos II Andre Lebon Felix Roussel.. Porthos
Aramis
18th July. 15th Aug.
To MARSEILLES via Saigon. Singapore, Penang, Colombo, Djibouti, (Adon), Sued, Port-Said.
Armais Athos II
18th July.
1st Aug.
29th Aug. 12th Sept. 26th Sept.
Andre Lebon
29th Aug.
Felix Rousso!
12th Sept.
Porthos
26th Sept.
Aramis
10th Oct.
Chenonceaux.. 10th Oct.
We can issue through tickets to Egypt, Syrian ports, East Africa, Madagascar by transhipment on our mail steamers at Port-Sald or Djibouti,
For full Particulars, apply to:
Cle, des MESSAGERIES: MARITIMES,