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THE CHINA MAIL, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1934
In mative attire at thrus.
Playing soldier.
Bathing hour for royal baby in 1924.
About 18 months old,
Latest photo of young king The above layout shows views of Peter Karageorge, eldest son of the late King Alexander of Yugoslavia, from his babyhood through the years of bis childhood until, he was name King Peter II, succeeding his father on the throne. Described as one of the "cat- est" children in the royal familles of the Continent, 11-year-old Peter has been a favourite in court circles.
Amusements
Cinema Notes
"NANA"-KING'S THEATRE
The relation between the two STEEL PRODUCTION
crimes and their solution spreads | Itself through the six or seven reels of the feature, packed with Jaction, plot developments, and a
final satisfactory denouement.
An excellent cast includes Dor- Supported by a brilliant cast, othy Burgess, Margaret Lindsay, Anna Sten, the voluptuous Russian Henry O'Neill, Hugh, Herbert, and star, comes to the King's Theatre Hobart Cavanaugh, in Emile Zole's widely read story,
"Nana," a United Artists produc tion.
"
Anna Sten, as "Nana," la alto-
very
"MIDSHIPMAN JACK”.......... ORIENTAL THEATRE
INCREASE
Favourable Figures For 11 Months
SPECIAL TO CHINA MAN
(By Telegraph, Copyright, Telegra phio Messages Ordinance, 1894. Re- |ceived December '11, 8,66 a.m.)
New York. To-day. United States Steel Corporation shipments of. finished steel.
Institute
pro-
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HOWELL PLAY FOR HONOURS
by Ely Culbertson.
Although very few sacrifices
FRADIO
TO-DAY'S PROGRAMME
The following programme will ba, broadcasted to-day from the Hong Kong Broadcasting Station Z.R.W. on a wave length of 355 metres (845 K.G.8) :--
12.30-2.10
gramme.
pm-European
Pro-
12.30-1 p.m.-Recorded Music, 1. p.m.-Local Time and Weather Report..
1,03 p.at-Recorded Music. 1.30 p.m.-Reuter Press Bulletina, Rugby Press News, etc.
1.40 p.m. (Approx.)A Relay of the Rotary Club Tiffin Speech-Rotarian "Fred" Key on "Key's Commentaries on Rotary International."
2.10 p.m. (Approx:)-Close Down. JAZZ PIANO AND VIOLIN RECITAL
Talk by Mr. Pelham
4-7 p.m.-Chinese Programme. 7-11 pra-European Programme.
7 pm-Closing Local Stock Quota- tions, London and New York Stock and Commodity Quotations,
7.08-7.30. 7.m-Band Muvie. Ruy Blas Overture (Mendelssohn) The Regimental Band of H.M.
Grenadier Guarda. Swan Lake Ballet (Tschaikovsky)
The Band of H.M. Coldstream Guards Post and Peasant Overture (Suppe, arr.
(Retford)
The Band of B.M. Coldstream Guards 7.30,8 p.m.--From the Stodio.
Doreen Ma-Platio.
Gregorio Jamena Violin.
1
Programme.
1. Who's Sorry New,
2 Sentimental over you; "?
..St.Louis Blues,
4. One Fleeting hour.
5, That's Love (from "Nana") 6Caprice Futtirialle."17250)
7. Roses of Picardy
With my eyes wide open I'm ' Dreaming
pmEocal Time and Weather
Hopart
8.03-8.18 pm. Recital by Enrico Caruso (Tenor).
1. Vesti la Guibba "Pagliacci".
(Leoncavallo).
appari Marta Półow).
3 La Donna Mobile (Woman is
Fickle) Rigoletto: Vardi).
(Capua).
Bauer).
A charming love story inter-duct in November amounted to are made on the shrine of honour THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB gether delightful. The role of a
street girl is never a pleasant one, weaves the adventurous action of 366, 119 tone, as compared with scores in Rubber Bridge, such is
point Duplicate play. THE THIRTEENTH
8.18-843. k puls EXTRA but Miss Sten's characterisation is the film "Midshipman Jack" R.K.O. 843.996 tons in October and 480- not the case in Howell match-Sole Mio (By Sunshine) TH
Whereas in Rubber Bridge 100 Scones de Ballet, Op.62 (Glashonov) RACE MEETING will be held such that there is no trace of the Radio Picture, featuring Bruce 858 tons in November last year.
Cabot and Betty Furness at the Eleven months shipments totall-
points is a small price to pay if New Symphony Orchestre conducted (Weather Permitting) at HAPPY sordidness found in the novel.
ed 5,507,243 tons, as compared
by Eugene Goossens, ! "Nana" as Zola pictured her Oriental Theatre.. at played at love. It was to her a shipman Jack" is a young cadet ponding period of last year.
8.43-9 pm.-A Pianoforte. Recital by Cabot in the title role of "Mid-with 6.160,813 tons for the corres-one can gain added safety at a
game or Slam contract, in match-Harold Bauer. point Duplicate play the 100 Moonlight Sonata (Beethoven) (Op. 27, American Steel amusing and profitable game. But
points may be the difference be No. 2) 41. at the "Nana" revealed by Anna Sten, who shuns rules and regulations to
court his Commandant's daughter, duction is 32.7 per cent of capa- tween a top and a bottom score. Gavotte in F Major (Beethoven--- has taken love seriously, as
The elimax of the production is city. United Press, per S. E. Levy Thus any time an experienced end seriously in fact that the
difan elaborate and thrilling specta-jand Company. tho
is picture [0£
cle, presenting war manoeuvres ferent to the novel. In the adapta with seaplanes and speedy sub- tion of the book, however, almost none of the colour of the story's marine-chasera making an attack submersibles. The period is missed in mounting the "pon enemy
spectacle is topped with a daring tale.
Miss Sten is given an excellent stunt, a head-on crash between an supporting cast. Mae Clarke and aeroplane in full fight and an on- coming subchaser commanded by Muriel Kirkland play Satin and
the film's hero. Mimi, the two streat waifa who. follow Nana throughout the story. Lionel Atwill, usually associated with mystery, plays the role of Col, Andre Muffat, while Phillips Holmes Is George.
BOXING
LEE THEATRE SATURDAY, 15th Dec., 1934
at 9.15 p.m.
Lightweight Championship of
Calony and Belt STOKER PRYALL
H.M.S. Suffolk
STOKER DEE
H.M.S. Phoenix
the
4 Rounds Welterweight Contest
A.B. WINGRAVE
H.M.S. Phoenix
V
A.B. FANCY
H.M.S. Medway'
6 Rounde Featherweight Contest
A.B. PRANDT
H.M.S. Kent
V.
SIGNALMAN REID
H.M.9. Keppel
6 Rounds Middleweight Contest
CPL. FITZGERALD
H.M.S. Kont
STOKER ARMITAGE
I.M.S. Sandwich
10 Rounds Bantam Weight Contest'
CPL, MARSDEN
H.M.S. Tamar
V
BATTLING CHAN
Champion North Malaya 1988
6 Rounds Welterweight Context.
A.B. PARKER
H.M.S. Medway
V.
STOKER HAYLER
H.M.S. Suffolk
Booking at MOUTRIE'S
for Members of the
Hong Kong -Boxing Association
on Wednesday, 12th and Thursday, 13th December. General Public:
Friday, 14th and Saturday, 15th Dec.
Ringside Beata $5.50; others $3.30 and $1.10. (Including Amusement Tax),
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"THE BARRETTS OF WIMPOLE STREET QUEEN'S THEATRE
"COOKEYED CAVALIERS"— MAJESTIC THEATRE
Choosing a background which is
:
CONVERSION LOAN
FOR AUSTRIA
British Government Approval
tournament players has a close decision to make and one of the alternative bids is in a suit which contains 100 honours, the balance is automatically thrown in the direction of that suit.
To-day's hand was played in the pair
event of the Grand National Tournament held in New York City in January.
East, Dealer
Neither side vulnerable
North
that a
1.
London, To-day. Replying to Parliamentary ques- tion the Financial Secretary to the in excrútiatingly comic contrast Treasury, after stating to their ultra-modern antics. Bert negotiation for the raising of an Wheeler and Robert Woolsey, twosion loan for Austria, had the full Internationally guaranteed conver- of R.K.O.-Radio's best comedians, are now showing at the Majestle approval of the British Government. Rudolph Besiert famous play. Theatre in "Cockeyed Cavaliers." He added that the guarantee given The Barretts of Wimpole Street,"
With its scenes laid during the by the British Government, name (which served to make Katherine i
Middle Ages, the story fadsly 24% per cent. of all Ysaues, was Cornell one of America's greatest Wheeler and Woolsey in a burles- the same as that given to the old stage actresses, brings the tender love story of Elizabeth Barrett and que on the era, when wassail and lean which was being evident that Bert the risk of the guarantee becoming knighthood were in flower. Robert Browning to the screen, with Norma Shearer, Frederic annexes the appurtenances of the operative would be very greatly re-
royal physicians enrouts to attend duced.-British Wireless Service. March, and Charles Laughton in the Duke of Waskit: and the rov the leading roles.
ing pair is joined by Mary Ann, a
As the invalid and emotionally poor girl eluding the Duke's mar N.R.A. EXEMPTS 145 PLANTS restless postess, Miss Shearer adds riage offer.
to her laurels, and proves heri
Thelma Todd and Dorothy Leo technical skill at its supreme best provide the romantic element.
on the screen,
“SHE LOVES ME NOT— STAR THEATRE
"
"FROM NEW ORDER
New York, To-day. The National Recovery Administration
haa
MANUFACTURERS TO CHART RECOVERY PROGRAMME
S-J 9
H. K J 9 8 D-A 7432 0-Q 8
West:-
SK Q 2 H.-A 10 4 3 D-K 10 9 5 C-7 5
East:--
SA 10 8 74 H-2
D-8
C-4 K 3,10
South:
3.-6 5 3
H-Q 7 6 5
D-Q J 6.
0-9 4 3
02
The bidding: (Figures after Frederic March is brilliant an
exempted 145 factories from Presi-bids refer to numbered explana Browning, who will not be denied
dent Roosevelt's order for raising tory paragraphs).
East his love, and whose zest for living:
South West catton and textile industry wages by Inspires and · Baves Elizabeth.
10. Разв 1H.(1) Bing Crosby, the noted crooner. 10 per cent.-United Presa, per S. 19. Pass Charles Laughton once again turns comes to the Star Theatre in Par- E. Levy and Company In a great place of character act amount's musical
romance. "She ing as the tyrannical Victorian Loves Me Not," with Miriam Hop- father who dominates so cruelly kins and Kitty. Carlisle. his family, especially relying on With a distinguished supporting the sick girl for companionship.
cast which includes Warren Hy- Maureen O'Sullivan is not over mer, Lynne Overman, Judith Al-
New York, To-day-The Manu+ - shadowed by this famous trio of len, George Barbier and Vince facturers Association is holding, a Academy award winners. Una Barnett, "She Loves Me Not" meeting on December 17 to chart O'Connor. Ralph Forbes, and
brings to the screen the fanciful the recovery programme-United Marion Clayton also give excellent tale of wild escapades in a Prince-Press, per S. E. Levy, and Company. support.
ton dormitory that has convulsed The drama tella of a flashing ro Broadway audiences for months/ mance that forces its way through; The story depicts the escape of the uncannily cruel paternal oba night-club dancer from the leation and jealousy.
"FROM HEADQUARTERS"
ALHAMBRA THEATRE
·HERRING INDUSTRY. REORGANISATION
scene of a Philadelphia murder, London, To-day. The legislation her concealment at Princeton and for reorganising the Herring Indus her subsequent entry Inte motion try, based on the recommendations pictures with a wild fanfare of pu- of the Sea Fish Commission, will be blicity, and at the same time de introduced. Into. Parliament next One of the strangest and most velops a tender romance between week-British Wireless Service. bailing of murder mysteries, comes Bing and Kitty Carlisle, the Dean's
to the Alhambra Theatre in War daughter..
nor Brothers' current ratezan "From Headquarters," featuring George Brent and Eugene Palletta, The story involved in From Headquarters" boasts a murder
NEW FLOTATIONS BOOM IN AMERICA
INDIVIDUAL INCOME DOWN IN AMERICA
New York, To-day.— The Bureau of Internal Revenue has report
reported that the 1983 corporate Income was
individual Income showed a decline Press of US$889,845,777,-United Press, per 8 E. Lavy and Company.
Within a murder as it were. While New York To-day October new police officials are attempting to flotations were U.B.429,468,475 and U.S.8654,602,697 above 1982, while unravel the mystery, surrounding for the 10 months (end one crime, another killing occurs 81, U.3.3557,980,999 within police headquarters itself, iper 8. El. Levy and Compa
9-9.20 p.m.-From the Studio.
Topical Talks on the United King- dom" by Mr. G. G. Pelham (H.M. Trade Commissioner);"
8.20-9.80p.m.-Old Timers-Vocal
sung by The Big Four.
2
8.30 pm-Reuter Prees Bulletins, London 1 pm. Stock and. Commodity [Quotations. C
9.85-9.65 pm-From the Studio. A 'Collo Recital by E.A. Valeroso accompanied by Mrs. Nura Kanis.
Programme....
1. Masurek .......... Scharwenke, 2. Gavotte, No, 2, 18. Col Nedrei
Popper. Mar Brack
4. Menuetto (Unaccompanied).
5. Bourree
6. Ramanca
7. Scharro
9.55-10.05
Handel, Golterman Van Goena.
by
p.m-A Recital Madame Amelita Gabi Carel. (Soprano)
(a) Chanson, Indone (Song of India)
(Rimsky-Korsakov).
(b) Bolero Los Filles de Cadiz (The
Maids of Cadix) (Delibes). (e) Serenata (Tosti).
10.06-10.30 p.m.-Light Opera Selection-
The Beggar Student (14Mocker)
Marek Weber & His Orchestra. Vocal Gems-Lifne Time (Schubert)
Columbia Light Opera Company. Selection-
Princess Ida (Sullivan)
New Light Symphony Orebestra. 10.30 p.m.-Renter Press Bulletins, Rugby Mid-day Press News, Farther London Stock and Commodity Quota.. tions.....
10.86-11 pmDance Music. Fox-Trot-
+
Little man you've had a Busy Day. Emaline.
When you've got a Little Springtime
Over my shoulder.
Cafe in Vienna.
Love thy Neighbour. Slow-Ill. Wind. Fox-Trot-As Long as I Live.
11 p.m.-Close Down
even giving his partner a choice, his best bid at this point would be four notrump to find out if his partner holds the two red 'Aces.
North Pass 2NT(2) Pass |6C.(8) Pass Paas Pass
1-Admittedly, the heart suit is However, definitely shaded. the West hand is too strong to bid only one notrump, and with, a bare 2% honour- tricks this particular West player did not like to imme diately bid two notrump as he It is apparent that aix clubs is knew his partner was a an absolute laydown due to the liberal bidder. And, as a fact that the spade suit breaks matter of fact, the later bid- and the club Queen can be picked ding proved that this was up without even finessing on the true.
second round. 2-After East has shown a Only three other teams bid the second suit, West must now Slam and, frankly, I must admit make some fairly strong call that: those who did not are not
notrumpbid at this particularly to be criticised point, la obvious.
the Slam is just barely an even 3-Because of the honour score money chance.
East decides not to rebid his Strangely enough, one team give an that did contract for the Slam spades and thereby accurate picture of his distri went down. The Declarer, a
after bution. Furthermore, East drawing trumps, led the King of know that at east five, clobs spades, and when North dropped Is a laydown and that there the nine, arbitrarily decided that should be some play for six this card was a singleton and He therefore decides to took a second round finesse gamble on a Slam immediate against the possible Knave of ly. As a matter of fact, spades in the South hand. since East has already decid. Obviously, this finesse fout, and ed that he is going to play the contract was defeated one the hand at clubs without trick.
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