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BRIDGE NOTES

PSEUDO SQUEEZE

By Ely Culbertson

THE CHINA MAIL, WEDNESDAY, JULY 24, 1935

Amusements

Cinema Notes

"WOMAN IN THE DARK... KING'S THEATRE

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The question of whether a man After taking his master's and woman who have incurred so- degree in Bridge mathematics

and all-round technique, the city's disfavour have a right to player who pants for the higher each other's love is darlingly-sam- in Dashiell Hammattia wered learning continues his studies by delving into the mysteries of latest picture, "Woman in the Dark, showing at the King's Psychology. It is at this stage

of his education that he comes Theatre to-day. In unfolding his plot, the author of "The Thin to appreciate the beauties sendo, or purely psychologi-Man" has probed to the quick cal squeeze the squeeze that emotions of his principal charse

its depends for

effectiveness, ter

John Bradley, on parole after not on the operation of a law of physics. but проп

what the serving a prison sentence for manslaughter, and Louise Laring. GENERAL NOTICES squeezee thinks.

One of the most perfect andļa woman, trying to end an wuplex- devastating pseudo-squeezes sant affair, are caught in a mach have ever seen occurred in the storm of events which they have; hand below. It was played in ajo power to control Handicapped | duplicate game and practically from the start, they are persistent- South player became persecuted for the very things T TT IS HEREBY NOTIFIED that every

declarer at the final contract of that they are trying to live down. the Dividend of: Interim 20 210.0 per Share, subject to defive diamonds, either doubled. Halph Bellamy is cast in

undoubled or redonbled- With understanding and capable role of duction of Income Tax has been the normal opening of the heart Bradley and Fay Wray is the beau and moving Louise, the declared for the HALF YEAR Jack by every opening leader. tiful ending 30th Jane. 1935, at the rate every South player made his "Woman in the Dark" of 2/2 per Dollar.

HONG KONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION

contract

the

a Aght ensues, after which Brad- Her is compelled to fee with

The Court of Ernars and Appeals at Trenton, where the last appeal of Bruno Richard Hauptmann to the New Jersey authori-

ties was carried by his attorneys.

"THE WINNING TICKET— ORIENTAL THEATRE

There is always something fan-

"CAPTAIN HATES THE SEAT

MAJESTIC THEATRE

30

often

broad

RADIO

TO-DAY'S PROGRAMLES

The following programme will be broadcast to-day from the

| Hong Kong Broadcasting Station Z.B.Won a wavelength of 255 metres. (845 FCA

Pianoforta:Recital from the Studie bỳ Laha Skaftain

“Continental TrioTM

12.30-215 pm- European

1230 pm-Recorded Music.

1 pmcal, Time & Weather Beport

115 pm Hong Kong

Orchestra.

Hotel

1.30 pm-Renter Press Bulletins, Rugby Press News, etc.

215 pm--Close Down.

47 pm-Chinese Programme. 2-11pm-European Programme. 74.17 pm- "Der Rosenkavaliert |Suite (J. Strauss). «

LIT-ZSO pa The J. H. Squire Celeste Octet

Tranmerel (for strings only)

(Schumann)

A Venetian Barcarolle-Serenade

(Arr. Willoughby)

230-8 pm-From the Studio. Selections by "The

| Trio.

1 Emaline.

Tenti-se

Programme

Don't tell a Soul

Continental

Ah! Sweet Mystery of Life (by

request).

Les

When Summer is gone 6. Bue Mom

8. Bine Prelode

8 pm Local Time & Weather Re

8.05-8.14 The Pied Piper."

the Films."

Melvyn Douglas, save leading THE DIVIDEND will be pay Perfect discarding by East man of the recent Broadway hit. Yet More Ladies" portrays Rob

Victor Maclagian. able on and after MONDAY, 12th could have set the bid.

with! man-about-town 1800, AUGUST, 1935, at the offices of critical as I like to be about de-

Lowe, deserts his partner in this the Corporation, where Share-fensive play, I must admit that whom Louise wishes to break off y about families of mixed na- teamed together with Edmund

but when such a

picture and proves that he can 5 holders are requested to apply for the correct choice of discards when he finds she is determined tionalities

with the East hand is about as not to come back to him he tries family is headed by Leo Carrillo carry through a full-length co-

Bradley and Louise Fazenda

on his own HONG KONG DOLLAR DIRECTORY Warrants.

that is medy drama THE REGISTER OF SHARES difficult as anything I have to force her to return. 1935-On sale at all Book-stalls andl

attempts to save her from him and something else again.

shoulders: at the Officer of the Publishers, 3A. of the Corporation will be closed ever seen.

The cast is all-star and the part Wholesale hilarity is presented Wyndham Street.

from MONDAY, 29th July wo

setting, as the title suggests, is No. 3 of John Watts "Songs from the SATURDAY, 10th AUGUST (both;

Louise. Events thereupon build by this team, introduced as a maritime one. The story deals "COASTWISE." An

latest comedy couple în pictures.with the lives of an assortment book of cartoons depicting "Happen days inclusive) during which North

rapidly to a surprising climax. ings" on the China Coast Price $1,period no transfer of shares can

Roscoe Ates has the role of in The Winning Ticket" show-of different types thrown toget- on sale at the "China Mail" offices, be registered.

Tommy Locke. Bradley's comic

the lizaited space of a ing at the Oriental Theatre "to-her in 3A, Wyndham Street.

Ruth Gillette,

traising liner. pickpocket pal.

Maclagian isl is an uproarious ro- Bates and Nell O'Day are also-in day. It

cast as a detective, while others[" the cast. The picture was direct-mance of the Irish Sweepstakes include. John Gilbert, Wynne GID ed by Phil Rosen from Sada

The Italian's family tree is ason and Tala Birell Cowan's adaptation for Select Pro-

veritable forest, and what with iduction for RKO-Radio release.

relatives, searching for miss ing-sweepstake ticket that won the capital prize, a stay in gaol and a few other troubles, the

MISCELLANEOUS

YOUR VISITING CARDS neatly and

promptly

printed - "China Mail"

Ofice, No. 3A, Wyndham Street.

Telephone 20022

HONG KONG HEIGHTS

For the information of visitor- the following list of some of the highest points on the Island and Mainland is published:-

ISLAND

Victoria Peak

By Order of The Board of Directors.

V. H. GRAYBUEN,

Chief Manager.

Hong Kong, 10th July, 1935.

FOR SALE

SILVER JUBILEE

STAMPS

of

GREAT BRITAIN

and

Feet

1,82%

Signal Station

1,774

44 British Colonies in complete seta

Mt. Parker

1.734

Mountain Lodge

1,725

The Eyrie

1,725

Peak Hotel

1,305

Taikoo Sanatorium.

2,000

Mt. Davis

Bowen Road (filterbeds)

377 297

MAINLAND

*Feet

Taimoshan

Kowloon Peak

2,124 1,971

GRACA & CO.,

Dealers in Postage Stamps, Garden Seeds, etc., etc.

10, WYNDHAM STREET P.O. Box No. 620.

East. Dealer

Both sides vulnerable

S-K 95

E-A 10 8 6 D 8 2

C-A 987

West:--

S-10, 7 4 3 HJ 4 D-10 7 3 C.-10.6 5 4

East:-

S-A Q 8 2

H-K Q 9 7 3. D.

C-K Q J 2

South:

H-5 2

D-A K QJ 9 6 5 4 30-3

"VAGABOND LADY”

-QUEEN'S THEATRE

FRENCH RAILWAYS TO BE

REORGANISED -·

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814830 -A Recorded Recital

by Arthur Rubinstein.

3

La Cathedrale Engloutie, Prelude

No. 10 (Debussy) --

Capriccio in B Minor, Op. 78

(Brahms)

Sevilla (Albeniz)

4. Navarra (Albeniz)

8.30-8.47 p.Peer Gynt Suite" No. 2 (rieg, On. 55) played by the New Queen's Hall Light Orchestra.

£47-9 pm-Hawaiian Music. Hawaiian Love-Bird- Svuiling Eyes

Sweet Hawaiian Dream Girl Waltz Underneath the Blue Hawaiian Skies

The French Under-Commission It charged with the task of studying "In "Vagabond Lady," which fan waxes fast and furious.

9-9-15 pm-A Relay from Daves- is now showing at the Queen's is not slapstick fun, and many the railway deficit and mesas “of

Daventry News Bulletin (Copy Theatre. Robert Young has his deft touches of human interest making it up has decided to re-

details of family alise the total re-absorption of the rib Renter).

Bode 9.15-9.30 pm — Alfredo first opportunity to prove that beland intimate

well life as well as a romance, serve missing funds by means of a corvin) is a very fine comedian 35

Hitherto to accentuate the sparkling bumplete re-organisation of the losing ndio de Gogorza (Baritone). as a dramatic actor.

(Continued on Page 10.) given Young has beer

parts our of the swiftly moving story, Irailway lines. Against South's five-diamond which called for serious situs- contract, all the West players. tions and the result has been' jas I have said, made the natural that he has never reached the:

cpening of the heart Jack. pinnacle of popularity.

At every table this was won At last MGM have given him with the Ace in dummy. Now

the declarer proceeded to run 2 part which calls for humourous his eight diamonds. All the situations and Young makes the defenders holding the East most of his chance. He is seen hand first discarded their two as the son of a wealthy depart- small hearts and two small ment, store owner who shocks his Denny, by HONG KONG spades. As more diamond leads father and his dignified elder were made, the East players brother, Reginald began to find themselves in dif-walking about in a pair of dun

by He is garees.

supported ficulties.

None of them, of course Evelyn Venable who takes the knew that West held the ten of part of the daughter of "Spiggs": clubs and that, South held only the store's janitor.

Established 1896.

CHANNEL BUOYS

WHAT would modern naviga-

tion do without the channel buoys --those floating markers that keep ships off the shoals? In a very real sense, the advertise ments in this paper are channel buoys, placed for your protection -for the safeguarding of the family expenditures.

These advertisements are the signed statements of reputable firms who seek your patronage, on the single basis of giving value for every dollar spent. They are- honest statements, the only kind an advertiser can use and remain an advertiser.

People who get the most for their dollar in the market-places are those who keep an eye on the channel buoys. Day by day, they follow the advertisements to lear what and where to buy to the best advantage. Make this a habite Study the advertisements, in the interests of shrewder buying,

dvertisers in this paper charted the channels of

Keep to the

a singleton. and consequently; Others in the cast include Ber- all of them felt compelled to ton Churchill, Frank Craven, hold on to some sort of protec-Forester Harvey, and Ferdinand ition in the club suit As a Gottschalk

result, some of them discarded! down to the blank Ace of spades, and thus the Declarer was able to set up a spade trick. Others bared down before the

The first all talking-singing- seventh trump was played to dancing Extravaganza,

SUNNY SIDE UP-STAR THEATRE

which

the Ace Queen of spades, the made Janet Gaynor the world's King Queen of hearts and the favourite and Charles Farrell King-Queen of clubs. When, the most popular leading man, on the next to the last trump besides cementing a partnership the declarer, being forced to which has lasted through the play first from dummy, threw a years with undiminished success, club, keeping two hearts, the comes to the Star Theatre to East players unwisely threw. not a club, but one of the hearts day for one day only.

This will probably be Hong The declarer, of course, now

Kong's last chance of seeing

fulfilled his contract by setting this famous film, and those who up a heart or by playing out the last trump, discarding a heart have not seen it had better make from dummy, then cashing the the most of their opportunity. club Ace and winning the hand The famous songs "If I had A Of You," and by throwing East in with the Talking Picture

"Turn On The Heat" are worth Itop heart for an end-play.

The proper defence is shown hearing again. by reference to the best trap laid by a wily Declarer. After seven tricks, the relevant hands |hold gran North-

SK 9.

10 8

C—A 9

"WOMAN IN RED"— ALHAMERA THEATRE

Barbara Stanwyck has a part. (to play in "Woman In Red,” which opens at the Alhambra Theatre to-day, that calls for all her powers to make emotional acting of the type convince.

This film, which was banned in othe places beca of its the true story, of ja

Gene

londe menace,

Stanwyck

Who

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