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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1934.

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LAMMERT

BROS.

AUCTIONEERS, APPRAISERS

AND SURVEYORS

- Public Auctions -

8A,

THE Undersigned have received Tinstructions to sell by Public

Auction

ON

Tuesday the 27th., February, 1934 commencing at 19.30 a.mL

nt No. 998 Waterloo Road, Kowloon.

A Quantity of

VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD

FURNITURE.

On View from Monday the 26th.,

February, 1934

Terms: Cash on Delivery

LAMMERT BROS..

Auctioneer Hong Kong. 22nd Feb., 1934.

HE undersigned have received

Tinstructions to sell by Public

Auction

ON Wednesday, the 28th Feb., 1954, commencing at 10.30 a.m.

at No. 5 Carnarvon Building, Kowloon.

A Quantity of

VALUABLE HOUSEROLD

FURNITURE

BUSINESS DIRECTORY

DENTISTS.

MR HARRY FONG, DENTIST, DR. S. L. KWONG, Dental Surgeon

WISHES TO ANNOUNCE THE REMOVAL OF THEIR OFFICES From

74 Queen's Road End. Fl. To

6th Fl.. King's Theatre Bldg. Telephonee 21255 0-1.00; 2-8.00.

LAU PAK WAI, Dentist.

HONG KONG OFFICE: GLOUCESTER BLDG., 1st Floor, Telephone 20488. KOWLOON OFFICE;

335, NATHAN ROAD, 2nd Floor, Telephone 38551.

CULBERTSON

CONTRACT

by Ely Culbertson.

World's Champion Player and Greatest Card Annlyst

INCITING A SLAM-

Often the result of defensive bids is to incite the side which has opened the bidding to over- bid and to attempt contracts that may, in the last analysis, prove up- makable. Sometimes--though far less frequently-there unmakable contracts are made.

In the recent American Whist

ENGINEERS & SHIPBUILDERS. League Congress held at Hanover.

OPTICIANS.

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GENERAL NOTICES.

THE

RACE HOLIDAYS.

East, Dealer.

North and South vulnerable

NORTH:

S-A 10 9 48 H.-K 9 4 3 2 D.-6 5 G-7

WEST:-

5. J & HI-Q J 8 5

D. 10 3 C.-K 6 5 2

SOUTH:-

S-K Q 6 6 2 H.-

D.-Q 9 8

C-A J 10 9 8

EAST:-

S.-7

H. A 107 G

D.-Q 4 3

C.-Q 4 3

The bidding: (Figures bida refer to numbered

HE EXCHANGE BANKS will open at 9.30 A.M. and will close at 12 Noon for the Transac> tion of Public Business on MON- DAY, TUESDAY and WEDNES.tory paragraphs.) ¡DAY, the 26th, 27th & 28th Febru

ary, 1934 (Race Meeting),

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DIOCESAN BOYS' SCHOOL.

Telephone 57777. P. O. Box 33. Headmaster :--C. B. R. Sargent, |

On View from Tuesday, the 27th | M.A. February, 1934.

Terms: Cash on Delivery.

LAMMERT BROS.,

Auctioneers. Hong Kong, 23rd February. 1984

COMPANY MEETINGS

THE HONG KONG & KOWLOON WHARF & GODOWN CO., LTD.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

THE FORTY-SEVENTH ORDIN-

SHAREHOLDERS will be held at the Office of Messrs. Jardine, Ma theson & Co., Ltd., on FRIDAY, the

TARY ANNUAL MEETING OF

Next term starts on March 6th.

Monday,

New boys should attend, for tests, on Saturday March 3rd at 9.00 a.m.

Entry forms and prospectusen | may be obtained from the Head-) master.

UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CANTON, LTD.

THE

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THE UNDERSIGNED assumes Charge of this Society 3.5

South West East PRBS (1) 1 S

North

THE CHINA MAIL.

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Dowager Queen Marie of Roumania, is seen enjoying wine, “and a toast in the famous old winery “Gumpoldskirchen” in · Vienna. The famous lady from the Balkans visited the former headquarters of the Hapsburg ruler of Austria-Hungary, and journeved to Vienna to attend the Phristening of her newest grandson, Princess Ileana Marin, daughter of Princess Ileana, her daughter.

BADIO

TO-DAY'S PROGRAMME

1-315 p.m.--European programmė.

1 pm-Local Time and Weather Report,

1.3 p.m.-Recorded programme. 1.15 p.m.-A relay of the Hong Kong Hotel Orchestra from the Hong

ong Howl Grill Room. Kong

2.15 p.m.-Close Down.

Chinese Studio Concert To-day.

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PICTURESQUE

CEREMONY

IN NATAL

Armed Police Present To Keep Peace.

IMPORTANT

CINEMA

NOTES

MAIL REVIEW

"THE SONG YOU GAVE ME”

CENTRAL THEATRE.

The Song You Gave Me," now showing at the Central Theatre, is an engaging romance, full of |charm and gaiety, featuring Bebe Daniels in her first British produc tion...

TELEPHONE

CHANGES

Cheaper Rates For

Britain.

TRUNK CALLS TO BE ABOLISHED

London.

Cheaper. telephone ser vice rates for those who do not make many calls will be a feature of Important tele- phone developments to come into effect in April.

Sir Kingsley Wood, explaining The story is of a romance be the changes in a broadcast tween a ravishing musical comedy speech said the main improve- star and a Guards Officer, who be-ments would be:

comes her secretary. The picture A new "group system" en- leads to piquant situations and abling small users of the tele- Miss Daniels gives a remarkably phone to rent it for £4.108., or £2 good performance, rendering two year less than the present. Bongs, *"The Captain of the charges; and

Abolition of trunk calls. Sub- |Guards," and "The Song You Gave}

Me," in a delightful manner.

scribers would be able to get The supporting cast includes through to any part of Great Victor Varcoal, Frederick Lloyd, Britain as easily as to people, in Lester Matthews, and Claude Hu- the same town. This system would also be extended to the Continent, and all Europe would then become a "local call,**

bert

MAIL REVIEW

"THE POWER AND THE GLORY," -KING'S THEATRE,

"The Power and the Glory," the

Under the group service.

a small number of subscri- bers-from eight to ten- living close together, would be connected.

new Fox production now showing signed by Post Office engineers,

Thanks to a new apparatus de- absolute privacy is automatically secured.

at the King's Theatre, is a power fui drama of the railroad, featu Ing Spencer Tracy in one of his

When one member of the ¡most sensational roles.

group is using the line no other Colleen Moore, who has not ap-member can interfere in any peared on the screen for some way, or overhear his call. When time, gives an unusually fine pera call comes through for a mem formance in a difficult pole. The ber of a group his will be the Five thousand natives and 70 supporting cast includes Ralph only bell to ring.

TRIBAL CHIEF MARRIED

Maritzburg (Natal),

5-8 p.m.--European programmetry armed police gathered at Umsinga Morgan, Helen Vinson, Clifford

p.m. A relay

This service is not intended 5.16-7 p.m.-A relay of the Hong Mountain recently for the wedding Jones, Henry Kolher, Sarah Ped-for persons likely to make or re- Kong Hotel Dance Orchestra from the of Mqati, chief of the Majosi tribe, der and Billy O'Brien. Hong Kong Hotel Roof Garden.

to a cousin of Kufagwazwe, chief of Closing Local Stock Quota-

the Tembus.

tions, etc.

7.3-8 8-p-m.-A Recorded Programme, Selection-

MAIL REVIEW

THEATRE

ceive more than 800 calls in B quarter.

The only disadvantages will be that a group subscriber wish-

The ceremony was carried out with all the traditional native cus- "MELODY CRUISE,”—ORIENTALing to make an important call toms and without any show of bad

might be held up by a call which feeling between the two tribes, al-

one of the others had already A highly entertaining comedy-made, and that subscribers in though it had been feared that the ceremony may have led to blood-drama enacted against a musical the same group will not be able shed.

background is presented. in RKO-to talk to each other.-Reuter.

MAIL REVIEW

་

"SILVER DOLLAR”-

ALHAMBRA THEATRE

Tell Her the Truth (Waller &

Tunbridge), Out of the Bottle (Levant, Grey &

Elile).

New Mayfair Orchestra. after Song

Wee Willie Winkie (Roberton),. explana-

There's Na Luck Aboot the Hoose In view of the strained relations Pictures' attraction, "Melody

(arr. MacPherson & Pearland), between the tribes, Kutagwarwa Cruise,” now showing at the Orlen- |

Boyd Steven (Soprano).did not appear at the Majosi's kraal, tal Theatre. Pianoforte Sales-

(a) Waltz in D Flat, Op. 64, No. 1 and the bride's party, numbering Charlie Ruggles has the leading

(Chopin)

about 400 warriors, and slightly role, as the friend of the million- (b) Etude in G Major-Op. 10, No. fewer women, was headed by Ngaire bachelor, played by-Phil Mor-

1 (Chopin)

A pictura lled with the thrill (c) Waldesrauschen (Diart), qamuzana, father of the bride and ris, and provides the comedy in

Wilhelm Backhaus, former regent of the Tembu tribe, the story. Greta Nissen plays the and romance of pioneer life in the Vocal Gema

Following the ceremonial killing part of a siren on board the ship, mad gold rush days of Colorado's From Erik Charell's White Horse of cattle with an assegai, the bride's and Helen Mack is the real sweet-founding, is presented in the First

Inn" (Benatzky & Stolz), Violin Solo-

Light Opera Company, escort appeared and did a number heart,

of dances. The women were most Thais Meditation (Massenet), impressive and kept perfect time. Tambourin Chineis (Kreisler),

Fritz Kreisler. Although khaki shirts, waistcoats and other articles of 'European Song-

When I Am Dead, My Dearest clothing were to be seen bere andį

(Landon Ronald),

there, the natives were for the most part dressed in moochas or isitwa (bas and beads.

and a supporting cast including Bebe Daniels and Aline Mac- Ngqamuzana wore a leopard akin ayrna Loy, Alice Brady and Mahon head a notable supporting in token of his royal blood, and Frank Morgan,, "When Ladies cast which includes Jobyna Row- white leopard skin kaross was worn Meet." now showing at the Starland, DeWitt Jennings, Robert by his daughter, the bride.

Theatre, is one of the smartest Warick, Harry Holman, Russell On the arrival of Mqati, a young and most entertaining comedies Simpson. John Maraton, Charles

Middleton and Marjorie Gateson.

MAIL REVIEW

"WHEN LADIES MEET,”— STAR THEATRE.

National Picture, "Silver Dollar," which is now showing at the Al- hambra Theatre,

Edward G. Robinson, noted for his elever screen characterisations,. has the intense and colourful role of Yates Martin, the Colorado 811- With Ann Harding and Robert ver King, who rose from poverty Montgomery in the leading roles to riches overnight.

Pass a S (2) 4 D (3) 4 S (4) 5 D (5) Pass

Pass 65 (6)

Pass PASS D bl. (7) Pass

Paka

1-East should have opened the

bidding with one diamond. 2-A alight overbid. The hand is very strong distributionally, but lacks the honour-tricks for a Jump Raise. 3-Designed simply as a nuisance

Overcall. 4-Again a slight overbld. 5-Obviously only

Raise, South is annoyed. While be does not feel that on the bid- ding he has a good play for six, he argues that the chance of making six is probably about as good as that of making five,

man smartly clad in a moocha and screened. and in consequence decides to

a' leopard skin necklet, the bride go the whole way and play for

retired and subsequently reappear- either a top of bottom on the All relays of the Hong Kong Hotel ed without her kaross and wearing

the board.

Orchestras are by courtesy of Management and during the inter- a blue mask, 17-Holding two Aces, this is quite vais recorded music will be broadcast)

natural.

from the Studio

A

nuisanca

The Opening lead was the dia-

2nd March, 1934 AT NOON for the General Manager as From To.¡mond Knave, and when the Declar-i

purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors and the Statement of Accounts for the year ended 31st December, 1993.

The Transfer Books of the Com pany, will be CLOSED from WED- NESDAY, the 21st February, 1984, to FRIDAY, the 2nd March, 1934: both days inclusive.

By Orders of the Board of Directors.

F. H.CRAPNELL, Secretary.

Hong Kong, 13th February, 1984.

DAY.

By Order of the Board,

er took stock of his Dummy, it was, of course, perfectly obvious to him that he must be defeated · st

A. W. HUGHES,

least 1 trick, provided the band General Manager, was played in the normal manner. Hong Kong, 24th February 1984. However, there was still fighting|

BRITISH

TRADERS" INSURANCE

CO., LTD.

NOTICE.

A Pair Well Matched (Landon

Ronald),

Joseph Hislop (Tenor). Selection-

Words and Music (Coward),

New Mayfair Orchestra. Weather 8 pm.--Local Time and Report.

8.3-16.30 p.m.-Chinese Studio Con cert

16.30 pmRugby Mid-day Press

News.

10.35 p.m.-Close Down.

TRAINING WOMEN

FLYERS

Centre Opened Outside London.

BRANCH OF B.F.C.

Stamping Feet

In her right hand she carried, a knife and in her left an assegal and i

shield to demote her high rank. The

shrill cries of the women, the clap- ping of hands, stamping of feet, and the chants of the men added anima-

tion to the soane.

During the betrothal ceremy, Maati announced that he had paid. 140 head of cattle in Lobola for his Ibride, and ordered her to appear with him at Pomeroy to register the marriage.

As the final dances were being carried out, a mist, which had al- ready appeared in putte: over the montain; came down heavily, blot- ting out the dancers.

for him the element of psychology. He knew that East considered him to be a very fine player. He rea- soned that East would not believe that he would go to six spaden Any woman who is interested in with more than a singleton: dia- aviation is being implored to join a mond in his hand. Therefore, to woman's branch of the British Fly strengthen the impression that his ing Corps which is being formed holding was only a singleton in the just outside London.fr Charge of this Company na suit bid by the opponents, without This branch guarantees to pro- The police from distant post left General Manager as From TO- the slightest hesitation he dropped vide a thorough training in all hurriedly on their return journey, the Queen on East's King, East, branches of aviation to women for while the others retired to their By Order of the Board,

thinking to bring to a quick end fee of two shillings work for camp nearby,

THE HONG KONG ELECTRIC THE

COMPANY, LIMITED.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN DAY.

that the FORTY-FIFTH OR- DINABY YEARLY MEETING WI be held at the 'Company's Offices, P. & O. Building, on WEDNESDAY,

14th March, 1984, at 11 am, for the purpose of presenting the Report of the Directors together with │a.

UNDERSIGNED

A. W. HUGHES,the agony of defense, now laid lectures and just a little extra for The ceremony thus passed off General Manager, down the heart Ace South rufiring expenses 1

without any show of ill-feeling, but

Hong Kong, 24th February 1984. ed, and was eventually able to play "It is in the Interests of the the tension between the tribes still the hand in such a manner as to world that British women should be existe, and farmers living in the fulfil his contract.

driven the opportunity to learn to district said that matters might

flare up at any moment-Reuter, The actual play of the hand is dy at low costs," the President far from assy, even with East's the BF.C, said am forming defensive, error. Of course, the the wome

Statement of Accounts to Sist THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE

December, 1898 and electing Direc

tors and Auditors. *

CO., LTD.

The Register of Members of the Company will be closed from Brd

NOTICE

THE UNDERSIGNED assumes Charge of this: Company BE

March to 14th March, 1984, both days inclusive, during which period

no Transfer of Sharon can be regis- General Manager, as - Fro tarod.

By Order of the Board of Diretors,

'GIBR, LIVINGSTON & CO. LTD,

Hong Kong 21st Feb., 1954.

By Order of the Board,

A WAHUGHES."

General ManEERT.

Hong Kong, 24th February

section," he

of the heart Ace is particn-cause am conidest that

atro

be organised

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