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CONTRACT BRIDGE
By W. E. McKenney
Solution to Previous
Contract Problem
The greatest catastrophe in con- tract bridge is to hold a big hand and then get into the wrong spot, Imuch rather would have my part. nor fall to bid for a slam on a board than take a gamble on a grand slam, when we have a sure small slam.
At lenst we could get a plus acore, if we made game, but if he bids for the grand slam and it can not be made, we receive a minus score, and while it may be a plous score of only 60 or 100 points, it really is a terrific loss.
The Bidding The three bid eliminates a lot of guesswork on big hands, especially since the king-showing has been in- corporated, as well as ace showing. When your partner makes an orig inal three bld, he states that that is the only suit at which he is In- terested in playing the contract. He asks you to show the ace of trump. if you hold it-otherwise
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NEW · DOGS' HOME.
APRIL 26, 1984.
CONSIGNEES' NOTICE.
PRÉSENT SITE REQUIRED FOR. SERVICES CONTRACTUELS DES
ROAD WIDENING
The Hongkong Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals fa faced with the necessity of re building its dogs' home, the old site being required for the widen- Ing of Waterloo Road.
MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
The Steamship.
"D'ARTAGNAN" Arrived Hongkong on Sunday,"
the 22nd April, 1934. From MARSEILLES &c. Consignoos of Cargo by the above The Bocloty has been able to named steamer are hereby informed secure the honorary services of that their goods with the exception the well-known local architect, of Oplum, Treasure and Valuables are in the Godowns of the Hongkong Mr. Leslie Ross, A.R.L.B.A., who has boing landed and placed at their risk considerable Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co. Ltd, given the problem thought and had made extensive Kowloon, whence delivery can enquiries throughout the East obtained as the goods are landed.
Goods not cleared within 7 days into the local practices regarding the housing
the plans which have now fect to rent..
tho must be sent to All claims, sult that the of dogs, with the re-including date of arrival, will be sub- come to hand, after being passed
May, 1934, or they will not be by the Public Works Department undersigned before Wednesday, 2nd and Colonial Veterinary Surgeon, recognized. may be considered to be the most up-to-date in the Far East...
There are few people who do not keep dogs at some time or an other, therefore, the interest in the dogs' home should be universal, at the The plans may be seen office of the Society.
The new home will adjoin the well-known Soongs Stone. Oficial- ly, it is In Tam Kung Road, and
site, which adjoins the hill of the King of the Soonge. The been given by the Government, forma part, of an area marked as
has
bo
Damaged Packages must be left in the Godowns for examination by the consignees, and the Company's Sur- cover Messrs: Goddard and Douglas at 10.00 am, on Friday, the 27th April, 1934. Consignees must have a Revenue Officer in attendance when damaged dutiable goods aro examined by the Co.'s Surveyors,
No claims will be admitted after the goods have left the Godowns.
No Fire Insurance will be effected
R. OUL,
Agent, Hongkong, 22nd April, 1934.
by us in any case whatever.
reserved free from dovolopment, THE BEN LINE STEAMERS, LTD.
and rune from the wall of Soongs Stone, some 70 feet up to the road level.
A Home for Dogs.
The formation of the site is particularly convenient, as it has enabled the architect to put the main block of buildings well road. This means above the plenty of fresh air and freedom for nervous or sick patients from too many stroot noises &c.
From LEITH, MIDDLESBRO',
ANTWERP, LONDON
and STRAITS.
The Steamship,
"BENREOCH" Consignees of Cargo are hereby int formed 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 Tho general luy out of the home is as follows: There is an area the Goods have left the Godowns, and The main all Goods remaining undelivered after of 16,830 square feet, kennels
the 2nd May, 1934, will be subject to Rad essential offices
rent, are to be built on the higher level, All claims against the steamer leaving as much ground as possimust be presenteil to the Undersigned If the original bidder bids a sec- ble for exercise. The reception on or before the 16th May, 1931, or end sult, he is asking for the king and isolation kennela will be near- they will not be recognized. of that suit, and you respond by ly on the rond level, but as far bidding that suit, if you hold the away from the road as the site king. Not holding the king, you allows.
should go back to the bidder's orig The balldings will be of brick- inal suit. A good example of king-work, with roots of reinforced con- showing is given in to-day's hand. crete and the fences will be form.
Of course, South is not in-
terested in any acos, since he holdsed of cement concrete posts, filled them all. But he would like to in with special galvanised wire know the location of two kings, netting. Boven feet high. So he makes an original three bid, knowing that the only answer his partner can make in three, no trump.
The main block will have nine main kennels, large and small. surgery náð dispensary ofleck, living quarters for the coolles
cata and various
for
To comply with the General Bondel Regulations consignces Warehouse must haven Revenue Officer in attendance when damaged dutiable goods are examined.
All broken, chafed, und damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the 1st May, 1984, at 10 am, by Messrs. Goddard and Douglas.
No Fire Insurance has been effveted, Bill of Lading will be counter- signed_by,
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO., LTD.
Agents.
South now is interested in the land, in addition, living quar- Hongkong, 25th April, 1994. king of diamonds and the king of ters clubs. He first asks for the lowest stray animals, which find their ranking king by bidding four way to the dogs' home from any one desiring suitable graves clubs.
time to time. A special bath room for pets. with an nasurance that;
of
If North did not hold the king for the cleansing of animals ad- they will be properly cared for. a long clubs, he simply would bid four mitted to the home in an excellent This will probably meet hearts or, holding the king-of-din-feature. The Isolation block will felt want.. monds, he could bid four diamonds, have 8 largo and small kennels.
clubs.
In this case he held the king of Attached to kennels are various clubs, so his response was five runs, with access to a large play South know that he could make ground to which the doge will be six, so he did five diamonds, to see
admitted in batches, suitable to If hla partner held the king of dis- their sex, and dispositions. By monds. If North had not held the this means ample exercise is as without risks of king of diamonds, he simply would sure to all bid five hearts, and South could fights. bid alx no trump.
Today's Contract Problem
If you were vulnerable and held the North hand in third position, what would be your opening bid, after South and West passed! If you were not vatnerable and beld the East hand, and North opened with one no trump, what would Remember, North is you do? vulnerable.
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North, holding the king of din monds, responds with six diamonds
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The new home is to cost some $15,000 a serious problem for the But as all Society at first sight. sections of the community-Army, Navy Police, Chinese, Europeana and Indians-use the home from time to time it in hoped that a considerable portios of the neces Ample ventilation in secured by Bary funds will come from these| LIVERPOOL SERVICE means of cross windows and louv-sections collectively.
LYOAON red lanterns, extending practically It is also hoped that the man- the whole length of the pitched ters or mistresses of specially NEW YORK SERVICE roofs over the kennel blocks.
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The dogs home is worth much Suggestions have been made
more frequent visits. The dogu that the slopes of the site, bake visitors. The Society is al. suitably laid out and attractively ways looking for people who will planted with shrubs, and then provide decent care and homes for Imade available as a cemetery for
their guests.
and the declarer now has overy loging card located, assuming, of course, that the heart sult will
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FRECKLES AND HIS FRIENDS
The hand is a spread.
will learn; often for the first time, how great a dog's devotion can be.
His Mind's on His Work!
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YOU'RE NOT QUITE READY TO TAKE ON FUZZY DAVIS, TAG..... YOU'LL NEED A FEW MORE
DAYS: WITH THE
GLOVES !!
BUT IF HE SHOULD START ANYTHING, YOU REMEMBER WHAT I TOLD
YOU TO. DXO
#!
I WON'T
FORGET, FRECKLES
. IT BY HEART - ILL
SEE YOU
LATER!
A WA 1 1
IF YOU HAD YOUR CHOICE, CLASS, OF GOING WITH WASHINGTON ACROSS THE DELAWARE,OR WITH ADMIRAL DEWEY TO
MANILA, WHICH WOULD
YOU CHOOSE?
COME,COME,TAG!
WHAT WOULD
YOU PO
--I-I'D FEINT HIM INTA.
AN OPENING, AN' SHOOT A LEFT HOOK TO THE KISSER AN' A RIGHT CROSS TO THE STUMMIK
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