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BRIDGE NOTES Defensive Play By
Third Hand.
by Ely Culbertson,
It is often true that the defen- sive play of Third Hand is much more difficult than that of the player charged with the lead. After all,, even though there has been no bidding by the defending side, the bidding of the opponents
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the hand heid by the leader him-i self will suggest the best Opening lead.
Third Hand-that is, the defend- ing player who plays after the Dummy and before the closed hand -frequently, however, is faced with very difficult decisions as to the line of play he should adopt- in other words, as to whether, if he can do so, he should win a trick or refuse-it,
It may be laid down as a safe general rule that any player, when winning a trick in Contract, should da no unless he has a reason which appears to him sound for refusing to do so.
Big Canadian Firm Celebrates Diamond Jubilee
Founded by George and Mathew Bealty on June 16 1874 and with agencies, warehouses, offices or depots across Canada, in New Zealand, the United Kingdow and 6f ty other countries, the well- known natural and world-wide exporting house of Beatty Bros, manufacturers of washing machines and farm Implements, celebrated its diamond jubilée at Fergus, Ontario, location of the head office of the firm, last month, The lay-out shows the arrival of the special C.P.B. train at Fergus with insets of W. G. Beatty and M. J. Beatty, President, and Vice-President of the firm.
On the hand below refusal to DOGS ON LEAD AT
would
win a trick brought about the de- feat of a contract that otherwise have been made.
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CHEUNG CHAU
Not Allowed Freedom On Beach.
FRADIO
TO-DAY'S PROGRAMME
TEACH PEACE IN SCHOOLS
· (Continued from Page 81
(The movement must be general.
Amusements
Cinema Notes
"MADAME SHY"--KING'S
THEATRE
Tense and realistic human drama of war at its worst and love at its highest peak is told in the story, "Madame Spy," the Universal, plc ture,
Fay Wray, in the title role, is magnificent as the intriguing spy. while Nils Aather, who, plays op- posite her, has a hard time con- vincing himself that the bewitching Miss Wray could be.so merciless.
Painstaking care was taken by Universal to reproduce events that. shook the world with its daring, The fall of a great European capital, noted for its gay life and splendor, is one of the thrilling highlights of the picture.
An imposing cast Includes Eid- ward Arnold, Noah Beery, John Miljan, David Torrence, Vince Bar- nett and Rollo Lloyd,
"CALL IT LUCK”--QUEEN'S THEATRE
"Call It Luck," a comedy drama, featuring Pat Paterson, Herbert Mundin, Charles Starrett and Gor- dori Westcott Fox Film's current release, is now showing at the Queen's Theatre.
In addition to the programme, A practical beginning in general Miss Marjorie White, one of Holly- The following programme will be
disarmament has yet to be made. wood's most glamorous blonde stars broadcasted to-day from the Hons In spite of the existence of the and who is featured in the picture, Kong Broadcasting Station Z.B.W. League of Nations, the Hague will appear in person during the
Court of Arbitration, the film's run in the Colony. Locarno Pact, the Kellogg Pact, Miss White was warmly received and countless treaties of agree last Saturday night at the Hong ment, arbitration and friendship. Kong Hotel Roof Garden, when she
on a wave length of 355 metres
845 K.C.'s) :-
NEW LAUNCH TIME-TABLE UNDER CONSIDERATION
¡From Our Own Correspondent']
August 6 We have had interesting and helpful addresses from Rev. E. Dewstee and Rev. A. G. Lind- quist during the last two Sun-Report. days. The Adult Bible Class con- ducted by the Rev. J. A. Kempf
1-2.15 p.m.-European Programme.
1 p.r.-Local Time and Weather the world's bill for armaments is entertained
a huge crowd with now 70 per cent, higher than it
clever acting. was before the existence of these Bulletins, laids to peace..
Miss Paterson, the exotic little They have not Canadian star was recently seen
1.03 p.m.--Recorded Music. 1.30 p.m.-Renter Press
Was well attended. On the fol-Rugby Press News, etc.
2.15 pm-Close Down. lowing Sunday the service will
be conducted by the Rev. R. Gallimore,
Social activities in the form of a
Jazz Piano and Banjo Bolos, Z.E.K. Programme:
7.08-7.30 p.m.--Variety.
Vocal-
stood the pragmatic test because they have not been backed up by here in "Bottoms Up." really educated and enlightened public opinion.
STARK NATURE”—ALHAMBRA
THEATRE
6-8 p.m.-European Programme. 6-7 pm A Relay of the Revellers
Hence the need for an inten- Dance Orchestra conducted by Julian; launch picnic to shell beach and a Silverio from the Hong Kong Hotel Sive and extensive educational Wenen Roast on the beach were well Roof Garden by courtesy
of the campaign.
This picture climaxes Major and patronised. A song service is ar-Management, The final contract, after North ranged for Wednesday next, and on
If the League of Nations is to Mrs. Court Treatt's expedition into 7 p.m.-Closing Local Stock Quota be effective it must represent all the wilds of the Dark Continent, had bid hearts and cubs, was the following evening a party will tions, London and New York Stock and countries and wield decisive where they spent 10 months mak- three notrump played by South.be entertained by the Helena May
Commodity Quotations. West's Opening lead was the dia- Institute Committee...
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The annual meeting of the
diction and the power of carrying The film, an all-talking produc- its decisions into practical effect tion, is the story of breath-taking through something in the nature adventures amongst savage tribes of an international police force and wild animals. Scenes of 600 But world opinion is not yet head hunters and a herd of ele educated up to that standard. phants are features of an interest- Possibly it may be in time. ing nature picture.
Suspicion, Mistrust And Fear
N INTERIM DIVIDEND of DAILY 2.30,,5.15, 7.15, & 9.30, played the small diamond from C.C.R.A. was held this morning. It
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A Quantity of
the Dummy. Most players with was well attended and much Inter- East's hand would immediately est was manifested in the proceed- play the King as the Queen is ings. The Rev. A. G. Lindquist plainly marked in the South hand. "Alled the chair" very efficiently, but the East player in question and
was supported by the Hon. went much more deeply into the Secretary and Treasurer, Dr. H. L situation than this one superficial Clift. The minutes were read and consideration.
Florrie Forde Old Time Medley,
Florrie Forde (Comedienne). Medley-Jerome Kern,
Carroll Gibbons and the Savoy Hotel
Orpheans.
Song Carnival of 1933 Stars,
Debroy Somers Band with Flanagan and Allen, Carlyle Cousins and
.
Dan Donovan.
7.30-8 p.m.-From the Studio, Banjo and Piano Solos by
confirmed, and several useful sug-Carpio and Julian Silverio.
Programme.
(1) Crackerjack, (b) Pizzicato Polka.
(a) Runfenredy
(b) Wagon Wheels.
(a) Sparklets.
Fred)
(b) The Clock, and the Banjo.
4. Piano Solos;
(a) Sleepy Head. ————(b)-Silvério–Shuffle,
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"BIG EXECUTIVE"-STAR THEATRE
"Blg Executive," starring Ricar-
of New York's
A long process of development It was obvious to him from the gestions were given by the Hon.. Banjo Soles:
preceded the peace and accurity cards is the Dummy and those in Secretary. The matter of dogs be
which is now enjoyed in the high- his own hand that West must being allowed on the bathing beach
ways and byways of civilised countries. Highwaymen and void of entry cards in any other (they are not muzzled in Cheung 2. Plano Solos:
footpads have disappeared, and do Cortez and Elizabeth Young, is suit but' diamonds. If the Opening Chau) WAS discussed at some
private persons do not think it stirring drama lead was from a six-card diamond length, and it was eventually decid-3. Banjo Solos:
necessary to go about armed Wall Street telling the story of high Buit, then failure to play the ed that owners in future will hring
The State preserves order finance... King, would cost the defending their pets on a leash.
through Ita code of laws with its It offers perhaps the most vivid alde one trick, but if, on the other
Letters of Sympathy
police force as its executive Picture yet filmed of those hectic hand, the King was played and the
days along the money. lane, when The meeting requested the Hon.
power." auit from which the original lead Secretary to forward letters of
Why should it not be possible hundreds of money kings were 8 p.m. Local Time and Weather was made was of but five cards, sympathy to Mrs. Franklin and to Report.
to regulate intercourse between stranded with hardly a clean shirt then Weat would be effectually Mrs. Clayson. The Hon. Treasurer
8.03-10.30 p.m.-Chinese Studio Con-nations on the same basis of to their name. Amid his busy stopped from cashing any
cort. more gave a statement of accounts. There
commuñal justice? -
hours in the Exchange, Cortez finds. tricks in that suit.
9.30 p.m.-Reuter Press Bulletins, had been unusual and considerable London 1 am. Stock and Commodity practices long eliminated from with, the great-grand-daughter of It is paradoxical that primitive time fo fall head over, heels in love East's holding in itself was not expenditure during the year, re-Quotations. sufficiently strong to defeat the pairs to the Assembly Hall, cement-
10.30 pm-Reuter Press Bulletins, the lives of nations should con- this chief competitor In the Street. contract of three notrump. It was ing some of the paths, and the con- London Stock and Commodity Quota- relations.
Rugby Mid-day Press News, Further tinue to govern ́international strong in one respect, however, instruction of a tennis court.
tions, Followed by New York Opening. that it had tricks, or
potential
A letter of thanks to the Affore Quotations. tricks, in all the other suits. The stration 'department was passed in vital thing, as East viewed the connection with the work done in matter, was to establish the dia-cutting down the screw pines which mond suit in two leads.
formed a harbour for snakes. · 8.30-9.08 p.m.-A Concert. Hence, after taking into
'Cello Solo- Launch Service Revision sideration all the possible distribu- The matter of a change in the
Tarantelle (Popper, Op. 38), tions, he played a small diamond, launch service was again brought
Adagietto (Bizet, arr. Squire), and South won with the Queen. up, and a committee was appointed Song-
W. H. Squire, South then led a small heart to the to draw up an improved time-table,
Twilight (Morris Hamilton), King in Dummy, and East won suitable to the majority.
My Little Nest of Heavenly Blue
(Lehar), with the Ace and returned the dia
The Chairman (Rev. A. G. Lind-
Maria Jeritza (Soprano); mond. King, clearing the diamond qulat) and Hon. Secretary H. L. Pianoforte Solo- suit while he still retained a card lift were re-elected. Committees Barceuse (Chopin). to give his partner entry to his and conveners were appointed for Minuetto from Suite (Suk, Op. 21),
Ignaz Friedman, hand to cash the three remaining sporta and recreation, finance, reli-song- diamonds.
gious, sanitation, and medical ser- Tom Der Reimer (Tom the Rhymer) Thub played, the contract was vices.
(Loewe, Op. 135) | |*| automatically defeated; South was
con-
A request for the use of the Hall
10.40 p.m.-Close Down. Programme from Z.E.K. on 8.30-10. p.m.-European queney of 840 ko.'s,
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“THREE ON A HONEYMOON".
· MAJESTIC THEATRE
When citizens carried arms for self-protection they did not Recorded inspire mutual confidence. The "Three on a Honeymoon," featur- a fre- growth of armaments on the preing. Zasu Pitts, Sally Ellers and text of national security breeds Charles Starrett, Fox Film's cur- suspicion, mistrust and fear.
rent release is showing at the Every Government regards it as
a betrayal of its country if it Majestic Theatre.
In addition to Zasu Pitt's fine. does not adopt precautionary. methods, and yet each regards acting, who this time has to crash the adoption of those methods by into a honeymoon couple to find other Governments as evidence of romance, Royer, Fox's fashion..ex- hostile intention and this pert, provides a fashion review vicious circle will remain until through Miss Ellern is gla the masses are educated in the morously attired in every scene. will to peace.
The film, taken from the novel, "Promenade Deck," by Ishbel Ross, has other well-known stars in the cast, including Henrietta Crosman, frene Hervey and John Mack Brown.
Ivar Andreasen (Bass) "THE FOUR FRIGHTENED
PEOPLE ORIENTAL
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Alfredo Rode. A good cast, good photography, "SIX OF A KIND"__CENTRAL
combined with humour and drama,
THEATRE
Violin Solo Wednesday the 15th August 1934 held to two diamonds, one heart, for the forthcoming conference was
La Clochette (Paganini), three spades and two clubs for brought forward. This meeting The Dance of the Goblins (Bazzini), total of eight tricks, due wholly to was followed by the House Owners East's brilliant defence on the Association meeting at which new Fugue in G Minor (The "Little"
9.98-9.30 p.m.-Orchestra. Opening lead.
trustees were elected. The Assem-Fugue) (Bach)
make the "Four Frightened Feo- bly Hall Accounts were passed and
Leopold Stokorakl and the
ple" a very entertaining Alm, the "Six of "a""King" a "comedy minor matters' discussed.
Philadelphic Symphony Orch. current attraction at the Oriental drama, featuring Charles Ruggles, Les Preludes--Symphonic Poem
(List). London Symphony Orchestra con- The four people in the picture Gracle Alle
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(Continued From Previous Column) Tuesday evening the subject will "Book Reviews.".
Wednesday evening,
Bible. Conference Programme The Cheung Chau Bible Confer "Chinese ence begins with a Devotional Meet The best tractsing on Monday, August 15, at 745 raday evening Testimonies (DV) the work of the past year" On Tuesday, Wednesda
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morning, 9.80; the con close with a meeting
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London 1m Stock and Commodity Quotations.
9.35-9.62 p.Vocal Gemi from Musical - Comedy, lea Wild Violets ( Stolz).
Maria Elsener and Martin Kramer
with Chorus-and-Orchestra..
Theatre,
Gargan:
The story centres round a plague ship. The four people tal bost and in the and are
Harber
Musk in the Air (Kern); 4) plays the part of the
At Opera Company. chamist and acts as 8.52-10, p. Messories of Chopin circumstances will (arr. Willoughby) played by the J. HColbert and Miss Boland provide Samira, Calaste: Oclet"
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