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S.-A, 9, 5, 2. H-8, 4, 2. D.-K, 7, 9. C.~, 4, 3.

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TO-DAY'S PROGRAMME.

The following programme will be broadcast to-day from the Hong Eong Broadcasting Station 2.B.W. fon a wavelength of 355 metres (845

K.C.'B) :-

12.30 pm-European programme of Victor and Brunswick records.

ROUND HONG KONG'S

CINEMA THEATRES

MAIL REVIEW "CLEAR ALL WIRES"—QUEEN'S

THEATRE

MAIL REVIEW

"BROADWAY. BAD”—KING'S

THEATRE.

Ricardo Cortez who rose to star-

Lee Tracy is seen in another fast moving newspaper story, "Clear (dom with his magnificent portrayal 1 p-Local Time and Weather All Wires," the current attraction of a Jewish boy in "The Symphony Report.

pa-Close Down

pm--Chinese recorded pro-

at the Queen's Theatre.

1.30 p.m.-Rugby Press News, etc.

of Six Million" is starred in In this picture Misa Benita Hume, "Broadway Bad," now showing at A relay of the Rotary Club Tima Speech from the Gloucester Restau- the beautiful English screen and the King's Theatre.

stage actress, makes her debut in

The story is centred round American films. 45

girl's ride to fame on the impetus The story shows Lee Tracy as a of an unsavoury reputation. gramme.

5-6 p.30

newspaper correspondent in Rus-

Cortes who plays the New York A relay of the Band of the 1st Batta. ala. He steals a chorus girl from man-about-town, is culy interested South Wales Borderers, conducted his wealthy boss, plots a shooting in feminine beauty, until he meets by Bandmaster J. L Gecks, from frame-up for his newspaper, and the girl" and falls in love with the Military Hospital, Bowen Road, by courtesy of the Officer Ginally lands himself in the hands her. Commanding

of the Russian police

New York cabaret scenes are Misa Una Merkel appears as the plentiful and the handling of the chorus girl, and Jimmie Gleason film on the whole makes good én- plays the part of a comic secretary. Įtertainment-

After the play of a hand one often hears a Declarer who has failed to make the most of his cards say: "At Double -Dummy I could have done better." By this remark he may perhaps desire to stave off cri- ticism and to suggest that only by some feat not within the compass of Jan ordinary player could be have achieved success. This may be true in some cases. Fositions are pre- sented to us in Double Dummy pro- blems, when all the cards are known, which could not be solved at

very lucky," said A: card table. In fact, one might go "we could have defeated you." "Well || further and state that the correct done," said Y. "You played it as if Double Dummy play would be wrong it were Double Dummy.” Than in actual practice, the conditions which there could be no more futile being totally different. But as a and incorrect remark. It is obvious rule the Declarer is in the most fa-that at Double Dummy Z could never vourable situation. He knows have made three No Trumps by any twenty-six cards, and it is not he 'play whatsoever. On the small Club who wants to play at Double Dum-led by Z, A has only to put up his my. It is the defenders who are Queen to defeat the whole project. caught. If only they had known (Alternatively, if A plays small B how the cards lay they would have has only to hold up his-Kaave with defeated him.

ike result. This would have been Piano Solo tual play, neither A nor B was to done at Double Duminy, but, în ac-| blame. Neither could tell the con- }tents of Z's hand.

As an example of what I mean, consider the following band from ac tual play-

Y:-

5-8, 7, 6, 3. H.-5.

D.-6, 2.

A, 10, 9, 8, 6, 2.

Z:

S.-Q, 10.

H-A, Q, 7, 3. D—A, Q, 10, 9, 4. C.-K, 15.

Z is playing contract of Three Trumps. A leads the Knave Hearts.

For all A knew, B might hold the King of Clubs or even King, Knave] and another. Or Z might have led from King, Knave, 5 and might in-|| tend to play Dummy's Ace at once and finesse the Knave on the second round, when A would win with his Queen. Similarly from the point} of view of B it would have been, in- deed, bad play to refuse to win with bis Knave, as he was entitled to consider that it was his only chance of making it. Obviously, too, he No welcomed the opportunity of getting

of in to return his partner's Hearts

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R. Chinese recorded pro- ramme.

7-10.30 p.m.-European programme of Victor records.

7 p.m.--(Closing Local Stock Quota. “Clear All Wires" has a large cast tions, etc.)

which includes Alan Edwards, Law-MAIL REVIEW B 7.38 p. Concert.

renca Grant, and Melvyn Eleifer. Ever of Thee I'm Fondly Dreaming

-་་་ (Linley-Hall),

MAIL REVIEW The Bells of St. Mary's

Song

(Furber-Adams), Frances Alda (Soprano) 1176

Reflections on the Water

TELL ME TO-NIGHT"

CENTRAL THEATRE.

"CALL HER SAVAGE"

MAJESTIC THEATRE.

.

In "Call Her Savage," the cur [rent attraction at the Majestic Theatre, Miss Clara Bow is 'starred

"Tell Me Tonight." now show-for the first time since her retire- (Debussy),

ing at the Central Theatre is Song of Love (Stojowski);

ament from the screen nearly two Ignace Jan Paderewski sau. Gaumont-Ufa production, and is years ago. Song

ļundoubtedly one of the best musl- As the harum-scarum tomboy on June. Brought the Roses

cal comedies since "Sunshine the ranch, she becomes even too ¡Susie.".

much for her Texas father, who The scenery is magnificent and finally decides to send her, to...a Jolin McCormack (Tenor) 1086]the story full of sparkle and fun. finishing school, after she has Violin Solo-

A famous tenor sets out to Zern in horse-whipped an Indian (half- search of rest. from publicity. He caste.

(Stanley-Openshaw), When You and I Were Seventeen

(Kahn-Rosoff'),

From the Land of the y-Blue

Water (Cadman-Kriesler), Aloha Ce (Liliuokalani-Kreisler),

Vocal Duet

*

meets Korstaky, an enterprising Unsubdued with a veneer of cl Fritz Kreisler 1118. crook, and the two become friends. vilisation, she "makes" the front On arrival at their destination the pages of the papers on several oc- I Know a Bank Whereon the Wild crook is mistaken for the singer casions, and finally to spite... her

Thyme Blows (Shakespeare- ! Hon),

and the substitution leads to many family`marries a sounder, who vir- Olive Klino and Elsie Baker, complications.

{tually deserts her on their wedding The Moon Has Rais'd Her Tamp Jan Kiepura, who plays the part night.

Above (Benediet),

of the singer, has very powerful

L

Royal Dadmun & Laubert Mahphy voice and his rendering of Tell LONDON'S - WEALTHY

1085.

(Debussy},

Mè To-night," the theme song, is à The Engulfed· Cathedral·

feature of the film. Another popular hit in the film is "Things | Malaguena (Lecuona),

Do, I Do For You." Olga Samaroff 7304.

Sorg-

Sonnie

BEGGARS

Hale, brother of the Street Singer Who Owns A Brown Bird Singing

famous Binne Hale of the English

Large House. (Barrie-Haydn. Wood),

stage, plays the part of Korstaky, Mother, My Dead (Nolen-Treharne),

John McCormack (Tenor) 1137. the crook, while the heroine f

played by Magda Schneider,- a

“CLEAN-UP”” INSTITUTE Violin Solo-

Caprice Antique (Balogh-Kreisler). charming German actress, who is Legend of the Canyon (Cadman), making her debut in British films.

Fitz Kreisler 1093. 8 p.m.-Local Time and Weather

8.5-8.50 p.m.-Operatit. Band-

¡while still holding the Ace of Spades Plano Solo- On the surface Z's chance of mak- and King of Diamonds. In fact, Z'e jing hie contract appears remote. He play, so far from being a Double HONG KONG DOLLAR DIRECTORY. A great variety of Sun Helmets, can see two tricks in Hearts and Dummy proposition, succeeded only

On sale at all book-stalls and at the Straw Hats, Bathing Costumes, two in Clubs, and if he could make because it was not. offices of the Publishers, 3A, Wynd- Khaki & White Drill Shorts, Wool five tricks in Diamonds, the contract Credit should be given to him for & Bistle Stockings, Fountain Pens, would be secured. But such an issue visualising the possibility of his TYPHOON MAP of the CHINA SEA, Gold & Silver Watches, Flit & could-be obtained only if B holds manoeuvre. Many in his position" The Landsman's Handy Guide to locat-Spray. Sporting & Day wear Shoes, King and Knave of Diamonds alone, would not even have attempted it, ing the Centre of the Typhoon. Price etc.

and the suit could be played through but would have gone straight-way 50 cents Newspaper Enterprize, Ltd.!

him.

for the Diamonds, putting, Dummy "China Mail" Office, JA, Wyndham St

But what about the Club sult? in with the Ace of Clubs and finess- There are eight Clubs between the ing. The trouble here, however, is two hands. if the Queen, Knave whether to take the low finesse with are alone in one hand six tricks can the 9 or try the Queen. If the low be made in Clubs. To play on this finesse is taken Z is in a bad posi- assumption is, however, in the nation as he cannot clear the suit be- ture of a forlorn hope. It is much fore the Hearts are established. On more likely that the honours are the principle that eight are better

AN INTRODUCTORY HISTORY for schools by A, B. Crook, W, Kay and W. L. Handyside. Price #1, on sale at the publishers, Newspaper Enter- prise, Lid., 3A, Wyndham Street,

"COASTWISE."—An interesting book of cartoons depicting "Happenings" on the China Coast. Price $1, on sale At the "China Mail" offices, 3A. Wyndham Street.

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[Report.

Cavalleria Rusticana-Selection

(Mascagni),

Creatore's Band 35815. Trovatore D'Amour Sull' Al

Rasce (Verdi);

Aida

Patria Mia (Verdi),

Eva Turner 12156.)

Pear! Ficher-Selection

split. If B holds three Clubs with than seven, Z was right to try the one honour and A has two cards only Club play. He achieved a coup Band- of the suit, one of them an honour, which many players would have five tricks are to be made în Clubs ¡missed. by surrendering one initially. It may go wrong, but in desperate positions a chance must be taken, and there is still the play for the Diamonds.

After winning the first trick with the Queen of Hearts, Z therefore

ELECTRIC-SHOCK ON TELEPHONE.

£100 Damages Claim Disallowed.

Vienna.

Bizet, arr. Creatore),

Creatore's Band 86061/36002. Aida--Heavenly Aida (Verdi), Bohema Rudolph's Narrative

(Puccini),

Glevanni Marintelli (Tenor) 6695. Orchestral

Martha Overture (Flotow),

Victor Symphony Orchestra 25918. 8.30-9.40 p.m.--Varietz. Duet for Two Pianos-

Dance of the Paper Dolls, Ragamuffin,

Victor

"Blackbirds of 1928",

Arden & Phil Ohman 91929.!

Vocal Gems orchestra

St. Louis Blues,

Organ

Warren Mill's Blue Serenaders

25992.

Bolo-

leads his 5 of Clubs. A plays the 7. The 8 from Dummy is put up, |B winning with the Knave. B now leads a Heart and Z, frightened of

A woman who said she had Spades, plays his Ace, and then lenda

On this A's received an electric shock while the King of Clubs. Queen falls. Dummy overtakes with using her telephone is having her the Ace and after making fve Clubs, claim of £100 damages consider- putting A and B and himself to ed by the courts here. discards, the Diamonds are finessed ·

She is Frau Marianne Grim- against the King and Z secures his mer. She states that she was contract with five Clubs, two Hearts dialling the "Complaints depart. ment" to inform them that her and two Diamonds.

telephone was continually ring- ing for nothing, when she re- ceived a blow on the ear from the instrument which she des cribes as "a lightning shock”

With terrible pain and partial | Banjo - Solo -- dumbness she says she had to go into hospital:

The full hands were:-

Y:-

5.--8, 7, 6, 3.

H.-5.

D-6, 2.

C.—A, 10, 9, 8, 16, 2.

A

S-K, J, 4.

H., 10, 9, 6.

D.-J, B, 5,

CQ. 7.

The authorities have contend- led that the accident was so un- usual that no carelessness was

involved, and have refused her

claim. Reuter.

- Marla my Own,

Biboney.Josse Crawford 22748. Vocal Daet

If I Had a Girl Like You, Keep Your Skirts Down Mary Ann, Ailoen Stanley & Billy Murray

19708

Orchestral-

The Gang Song Gosh Darn!

George Olsen & His Music 22994.

St. Louis Blues,

Doll Dance,...Eddie Peabody 20698. Song

You Try Somebody Else, Call me Darling,

London. Miss Schneider, has acted the

One is accustomed to stories same part in three versions with from many parts of the world -- Klepura-German, French

and chiefly from Central Europe English.

MAIL REVIEW

"THE GAY CABALLERO"- ORIENTAL THEATRE.

about "beggars" who make large incomes, but it comes as a shock to hear that the same thing hap- pens in London. ⠀

Yet it is reported that the police are starting a "drive" "The Gay Caballero," now show-against beggars and street musi- ing at the Oriental Theatre is a clans in the suburbs who are de- typical cowboy picture, starring clared in some cases to be quite the people from George O'Brien and Victor Mela as well off as glen.

whom they beg.

A South-west London police hard riding cowpunchers, who inspector told a Press represen- ight desperately over an alluring tative that "Many of these men Spanish dancer. Miss Conchita travel right across London from Montenegro, plays the part of the Bethnal Green and Rotherhithe dancer, and acts her role very to Wimbledon, Harrow or Ealing, cleverly.

These

two actors are seen 25

because they do not want their neighbours to know what they are doing.

Little Prairie Town,

"The fact is that they are so Wayne King & His Orchestra well off that they do not need to

9.46-10.27 p.m.---Orchestral” Orchestral

22980.

Orpheus Ballet Dance of the

Spirits (Gluck-Motti),

beg....

"I know of a street singer who

owns two fairly large houses in a

Datroit Symphony Orchestra #88-good-class neighbourhood in ad- dition to his own home, and there Afternoon of Paun (Debussy),

Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra is another, a well-known_charac-

6696. Academic Festival Overture (Bralims), ter in many districts, who owns

Detroit Symphony Orchestra 6888. a number of small houses. Vienna Blood (Strades)," Voices of Spring (Saint-Saens),

Philharmonic Symphony Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra of New York 7006. Bolere in D Major (Moszkowski), Spanish Dance in G Minor (Moszkowski).

"Yet both make good livinga, and they have admitted to us that at the week-ends they take as much as 30s, to £2 in a day, given to them mainly by women shoppers.

"We are determined to clear Victor Concert Orchestra 22769. 16.27 pm.-Rugby Mid-

Mid-day Preme the streets of these people as far New

Russ Columbo (Baritone) 22861 11.30 pin Close Downl Deep in Your Eyes, Orchestral

When the Sun Goes Down on a

Pop Should Worry, The Kid's Sure To Cure Himself.

POP

YOU'RE

NOT GOING

THAT

CIGAR

TO SMOKE

YES, AM!

I PROMISED. POP

WOULDN'T SMOKE

as possible, and all our constables,

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