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MISS LYDIA MICHEL TO GIVE CONCERT Talented German Singer

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“INDISCREET KING'S

THEATRE

Delights Manila.

GRAND SLAM BIDDING.

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RADIOH

TODAY'S PROGRAMME.

The following programme.

will

be broadcast to-day from the Hong Kong Broadcasting Station L.B.W.

· Kuropean® programme of

Debroy Somers Band DX 422 The Jolly Bobbers-Overture

(Suppe) The B.B.C. Wireless Military Band

DI998.

Octot

A select and appreciative as dience gave Miss Lydia Michel, German mezzo-soprano; a generous The premiums provided for the Ace in there, but before on a wavelength of 355 metres (845) reception at her concert sponsored grand slams by the new laws (they grand slam can be embarked upon C by the Asociation Musical de Fshould be referred to as Laws and it is necessary also to know that

12.30 p.m.--European programme' ot", not rules as there is a distinction no tricks will be lost in, the suit

Columbia records. Gloria Swanson, star of "The lipinas at the German Club-at

and a difference) present a fresh By deduction from systematic 1 p.m.-Local Time & Weather Be- Trespasser" scores a distinct Manila, recently.

problem for the thoughtful player. bidding it is often possible to ar port triumph In "Indiscreet" the United Miss Michel selected for her

It was recognized that the old rive at results, which are not pos- 1.15 pm--A relay of the Hong Artists film new showing at the pieces gay and delightful songs by bonuses, large and even excessive sible for the "natural" bidder. Hong Hotel Orchestra by courtesy of King's Theatre.

such beloved composers as Schues to some players they appeared, There can be no doubt at all that, vais recorded music will be broadcast the Management. (During the. Inter- The Glm which is classed as bert, Brahms and Richard Strauss,

were not large enough to warrant in the majority of cases, to achieve from the Studio) comedy-drama, revolves round a which revealed her lyrical powers, the risk of failure, which amount the grand slam conventions are 1.30 p.m.- Local Weather forecast," modern girl's crusade to prevent and an air from "Samson and De-

ed to more than twice as much as necessary. Ace showing, and cueste rejected suitor, from marrying her in" by Saint-Saens which was her younger sister, with sometimes most ambitious undertaking of the the gain. The grand clam bidder bidding fell into disrepute because Columbia record

who fails by one trick loses not they were used in the early days 6-6.21 pm--Band Selections. amusing and something near tragic evening

Tancred Overture genus resulta.

The German singer was particu- merely a penalty but also the indiscriminately and in haphazard

(Romish, Datholt). W. S. BAILEY & CO., LTD., Both Gloria Swanson and Ben larly delightful in Strauss! "Dream value of the certain game he has fashion. It is now realized that B.B.C. Wireless Milltan Band DX18K

Archibald Joyce Waltzes wek Kowloon Bay, Lyon who fill the major roles share In the Twilight" and "The Lovers" thrown away, the little slam pre- Aces should not be shown until a New Work & Repairs. Call Flag "L"acting honours, while Monroe Owe Pledge," which brought out the mium and the points he would suit has been agreed upon or es-(arr. Somers) šibketin

Bolt Agents for Kelvin Motors-sley as the villain and Barbara rich quality of her voice and her have scored for tricks. Under the tablished. That is to say, when

Kent and Arthur Lake fill the ju-artistic sensitiveness.

new code the rewards are great-both partners have called it.

How can grand slams be called venile roles to perfection.

The second part of the programer than the old, 1,500 points when me consisted of an air from "Sam- not vulnerable and no fewer than when the strength is distributed 6.24-6.50 p MAIL REVIEW

son and Delila" which Miss Michel 2,250 when vulnerable, The equity fairly evenly between the two sung with such sympathetic under-of the larger figures cannot be hands? It can be done only, by" a

plauded again and again by the au-minded on the principle that the tion between partners, and then Wallace Beery, famous featured dience.

greater the risk the greater should only on the solid foundation of the player of record breaking films, But Miss Michel was never more be the reward..

initial bid. The tendency by some gives another of his fawless per-at home than in her concluding The grand slam bidder who players to "shade" opening bids sonations in "Flesh" which is now number of German folksongs. She takes the risk and, being who and to make them on hands con Orgen Bolory Grainger D1664. showing at the Queen's Theatre. brought forth the old rural spirit of consideration those very rare taining only one quick trick or one Beery who portrays a wrestler of her native country, laughed with and occasional smashing hands and a half may give flexibility, but

them out for world honours, looks and the audience, and carried

when it is a certainty, the bidding certainly increases the difficulty acts the part to something almost with the simplicity and beauty of of a grand-slam is always a risk and the danger. The more severe approaching perfection. The story her themes. is the usual one, wound round] The concert revealed Miss Mi-now receives a commensurate the requirements for the intial bid the safer the subsequent pro- the gold digger who deserts the chel to be a singer of great ability, recompense for his daring.

It has been said that the large cedure. sfaking ship for a better prize. her voice has warmth, richness,

Opening bids of Two, whether Karen Morley is excellent in the and tonal colouring; she was emo- siam bonuses are baits to catch

the greedy and that they promote made on the Approach Forcing part of "Laura," while Ricardo tionally sincere and earnest. Cortez is charming as "Nicky" her Miss Michel will give a concert the gambling spirit which, in a system or on the lines of Two Club at the Hong Kong Hotel Roof Gar-game of the nature of Contract bidding, are the best recognized {new lover.

Bridge, is to be deplored. It is overtures, but the grand slam can den on Thursday next.

also asserted that as the result of be built up from an initial bid of the new acoring many little slams One, provided it is solid and con will be missed in the endeavour to yeys a definite message. achieve the bigger coup. The Three bid is used by some play- player who can just make his ers as an encouragement to a slam twelve tricks, but by no possibility showing the possession of a hand can make the thirteenth, is sure worth nine or ten tricks in play "Probation after death" was the to incur the wrath of his partner and usually indicating a long suit are brought together again in subject of the Lesson-Sermon in for his failure. He has thrown uf aeven or more. But this bid is not standardized and is therefore, COMING SOON! "Carnival Boat which is now all Churches of Christ, Scientist, away too much.

showing at the Central Theatre. on Sunday, April 23rd.

The new premiums, tempting as without explanation, ambiguous. A story of the great lumber. The Golden Text was: "He that they are, have not, of course, al-The strong Two still holds pride camps of British Columbia, the film shall endure unto the end, the tered the risks. While the little of place as an inducement, and it is full of good clean action and same shall be saved (Matt 24:13:) slam can be called when there is has a very definite meaning and abounds with thrill. Boyd, the Among the citations which com-an even chance of making it, the significance. son of the lumber camp factor falls prised the Lesson-Sermon was the grand slam bid should be made in love with Rogers.

following from the Bible: "If the only when it is odds on the De- Obstacles however fall in their clouda be fall of rain, they empty clarer at least two to one. It is way, Boyd's father objects to their themselves upon the earth and if not merely difficult, It is, in fact, OXFORD STUDENTS romance and a rival camp tries to the tree fall toward the south, or usually impossible to tell when wreck their works.

toward the north, in the place this situation arises. In my ex-

P. Instrumental.

Serenade (Pierne) "FLESH" QUEEN'S THEATRE. [standing that it was warmly ap-doubted by the mathematically process of exchange of conversa H. Squire, Celeste Octet DB928

Gavotte Tendre (Ganne) Plans Solo

Shepherd's Hey (Grainger) Country Gardens (Grainger)

Rhapsody in Blue

(Gershwin, arr. Maclean)

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"CARNIVAL BOAT"-CENTRAL

THEATRE.

Bill Boyd and Ginger Rogers, the two feature players who made such a tremendous hit in "Suicide Flect"

LESSON SERMON. First Church of Christ, Scientist-Hong Kong.

The scenes throughout the film where the tree falleth, there is perience so far, after consulting are very good and interesting. Ho-shall be." (Eccl. 11:8)

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"FAIR WARNING”—-STAR. THEATRE.

Science Christian

are no

The

Quentin M. Maclean DX115. 'Cello Solo

Eventpg Bang (Schumann). -- Aprés Un Reve (Faure)

Gaspar Casando. D1598.. 6.50-8 p.m. Variety. 7.25 p.m.--- (Closing · Locul

Stock Quotations) organ Solo

I Don't Want to Go to Bed Say to Yourself. I Will be Happy

Bong

Terance Casey Dáf014

Love Everlasting

I Want Your Heart

Instrumental

Ins Souer (Sop.) DES39.

Fun O' Kealoha Hawaiian Hula Song

Sol, Hoopil's Novelty Trio MR217. Ain't it Grand

Humorou

Dead

d to be Bloomin'

Well

The Barmy Brothers MR650. Orchestral Paradise

Auf Wiedersehen, My Dear

Reginald King's Orchestra MF608.

Vocal Duet

Memories of Devon

One Night Alone With You Xylophone Solar Hagen

Layton & Johnstons DB284. When It's Springtime in the Rockies Stein Song

* Rudy Starita DE250. Humorous : Duet-.-

The GI C

Flanagan and Allen DB1042.

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A forthcoming expedition to the [Arctic by 18 Oxford students, star-

bart Bosworth carries the fim The Lesson-Sermon also included several leading players, the new Steamer Chartered For through with his dynamic person- the following passages from the count had made no appreciable difference in the bidding of grand ality as the-camp factor,

text-book, "Science and Health with Key to slams at the chief London clubs. the Scriptures" by Mary Baker The foolhardy attempt them, often Eddy: "In the place where the coming to grief in the process tree falleth, there it shall be So (when successful they we read in Ecclesiastes. This text longer "foolhardy" but "foresee.ting next June, is reported by an has been transformed into the poing" in the eyes of those who an Oslo newspaper.

The paper states that the Oxon. George O'Brien who has already pular proverb, "As the tree falls, judge only by results).

lans have chartered the 157-ton succeeded Tom Mix as the Cowboy so it must lie." As man falleth as prudent player still fights shy of wood auxiliary screw steamer Is "King" gives another excellent per-leep, so shall he awake. As death the grand slam contract after bjorn 1, owned by H. J. Holmber formance in "Fair Warning" which findeth mortal man, so shall he be weighing the cost.

of Tromso, Norway, and will Bail is now showing at the Star Theatre. after death, until probation and At the same time the additional for West Spitzbergen in June with A Western thriller, the film growth shall effect the needed rewards have caused a number of the intention of remaining there abounds with gun play and thrill-change." (P. 291:19-25),

ing suspense. The action is clean

and plentiful and there is enough romance to make the film' interest- ing.

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The Alm is in Chinese with The scenic effects are outstand-lish captions every now and Ing and the photography good.

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players, especially Duplicate Tour until September. They will then The President and the Com nament players, to try to discover cross the vastly glaciated interior mittee of the Sacred Heart College a technical whereby a grand slam by the use of motor sledges-Rep-beg to thank the following gentis- can be called with comparativa Engafety. The tendency is to revert

then.

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"THE LOVE DERT-ORIENTAL

"CHANDU THE MAGICIAN-

MAJESTIC THEATRE.

C.C.Y.M.S. TO HOLD AN "AT HOME"

to the idea of Ace showing, or, Ba call it, "feature" showing. some This was Introduced in the early days of Contract from America, but was, after a trial, abandoned The Chinese

men and firms for their kind dona- tions and prizes

Sir Robert Ho Tong, Bir Shou- son Chow, Sir W. E, L. Shenton, The British American Tobacco Con The H. K. Football Assn., Hor. Dr Catholle YoungS. W. Tso, Mesara J. H. Taggart, as-unsound. The mera showing Men's Society will hold an W. E. Hollands, F. H. Mody, she THEATRE.

The Fox production, "Chandu of Aces, desirable as it may seem, Home" for all the Chinese Catholic wan Tomes & Co., Col, L. G. Bird, Mesara C G. Mackle, P. Lauder, Based on the life story of the The Magician, which is now show is not sufficient to ensure the suc-Schools on April 29 -

YAH, White, T. HR Shaw, F. X. actress herself, Lal Ming-fay, and ing at the Majestic Theatre, is cess of a grand slam bid. As in the Great Hall of Wab culminating in the sensational an amazing mixture of fantasy and Ace alone is likely to be a valu College, by Kind courtesy of the D'Almada, M. K. Lo, Hon. Mr. T, N. Chau, Mr. Sham Hip-tong, Tho Fang Murder Trial The Love comedy, erved up with all the ex-able asset, especially in Dummy's Jesuit Fathers Debt is now playing to crowded travagance of scenery and settings hand, but the showing of an ace Bishop H. H. Valtorta has kindly Bank of Canton, The Sun Co. The houses at the Oriental Theatre, of which Hollywood is capable, when accompanied by one or more consented to distribute the prices Wing On Co., Dr. S. Strahan, The producers have tried to get Edmund Lowes Chandu, Bela small cards to indicate command of the Catechism competition open- Kwong Hol-kee, Dr. C. To, Mr. H se near as possible to the details, Lugon! as Rozor, and others make of the suit may not be adequate, ed to the Chinese Catholic Schools Mok, Kwong Bang Hong Company

and a friend: learn that on this occasion. but have not been very successful, this a very entertaining Am. {It is always helpft

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