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THE CHINA MÁIL, SEPTEMBER 19, 1940.

WINNING CONTRACT

ILL, OLD-

OFF TO

(By The Four Aceş)

PUBLIC AUCTION |'PUBLIC AUCTION CRIME DOESN'T PAY! NO. 10

CON-

SAFETY

"Here's one for your crime Two hundred elderly bed-ridden series," writes L. C., of Miami, people, many of PARTICULARS. AND CON- PARTICULARS AND

whom had not DITIONS of the Sale by PublicDITIONS of the Sale by Public about the crime, for we played a were evacuated in an ambulance Fla. "There can be no doubt been outside their homes for years, Auction to be held on MONDAY, Auction to be held on MONDAY, lay-down slam at a part-score train from Yarmouth to Lichfield. · the 23rd day of Sept., 1940, at the 23rd day of Sept., 1940, at 3 contract. But maybe your de

3 p.m., at the Offices of the Public P.m., at the Offices of the Public}tective staff will have some trou-\ful," said a clergyman who saw Works Department, by Order of Works Department, by Order of ble in fixing the blame." His Excellency the Governor of His Excellency the Governor of

one Lot of Crown Land at one Lot of Crown Land at Sham-South, Dealer

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Lai Chi Kok, in the Colony of shulpo, in the Colony of Hong Neither side vulnerable Hong Kong for a term of 75 years, Kong for a term of 75 years, commencing from 1st July, 1898, commencing from 1st July, 1898, with the option of renewal at al with the option of renewal at a Crown Rent to be fixed by the Crown Rent to be fixed by the Surveyor of His Majesty the King, King, for one further term of 2493

His Majesty Surveyor of for one further term of 24 years less the last three days thereof. years less the last three days 8.4

an

thereof,

the

Intending bidders are advised

Intending bidders are advised that immediately after the dis- posal of the lot the Purchaser (that immediately after the dis- not the applicant) will be required posal of the lot the Purchaser (if to deposit. with authorised not the applicant) will be required officer who will be present at the mcer who will be present at the

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The Newspaper Enterprise, Ltd.

17th September, 1940.

THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB

THE SEVENTH EXTRA RACE MEETING will be held (weather permitting) at HAPPY VALLEY

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4 A.Q.9.6

W E

S

3

AJ 87

A 8 K 10 7

4 2

K 10 6.4.

Q 10.9 3.2 OK 76

The bidding:

South

-West

he Purchase price.

Pass

PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.

PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.

10

Pass Pass

North

10 Puss

Easi

Pasa

Равз

New Kowloon Inland Lot No. 2328.

Wing Hong Street, adjoining New Kowloon Inland Lot No.

2705.

No, ut Sale

Registry No.

Locality

Boundary Moasurements

N. S. E. w.

1.2. £t. ft.

As per

sale plan

Contents in sq. ft.

Annual Renia:

Upset Price

-No. of Sale

$468

$10,200

સ

About 34,000

New Kowloon Inland Lot No. 2833. Junction of Shun Ning Road and

Camp Street, Shamshuipo.

Registry No.

Locality

R

Boundary

Measurements

N. S.D. W.

St. ft. ft.

As per

sale plan

2

ft.

Contenta in sq. ft."

Annual Rental

Upset Price

About 5,390

$74

$5.300

PUBLIC AUCTIONS

All right, staff, who's the criminal? Decide for yourself be-

tore going on.

119H CARD VALUES

OF THE FOUR-ACER SYSTEM

KINGZ QUEEN 1 JACKS

was South

.the criminal. Many fine players would open the bidding with

"The old people were wonder- them off. "Some smiled and treat- jed it all as a joke. Others were obviously in pain. Yet they made. light of the whole thing."

The oldest on the train was a managed ninety-nine. There. were several aged about ninety and many octogenarians.

A woman of eighty-six, on leav- [ing the ambulance in which sho had been taken to the station, re- fused an offer of a lift on a stret- cher.

Another evacuee remarked: "I haven't had a rest for seventy- years, but I'm going to get one now!"

Nurses and A.R.P. workers as- sisted in the evacuation. The in- [valids were given tea as they

awaited the train's departure,

THREE BROTHERS MISSING

Three Derby brothers, all pri-

his hand because vates in the Sherwood Foresters. the ten cards and who were called up in the same considerable week, have been officially re- strength in the ma-ported missing on the same day.

jors compensate They are Alfred Wagg, aged for the absence of twenty-two and Edward and normal high-card Thomas Wagg twins, aged twenty, the sons of the late Mr. and Mrs.

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requirements.

That, however, is a rather close T. Wagg. The brothers lived with question, so South is not condem their uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs. ned for his original pass. But E. Daykin in Bloomfield Street, when North opens the bidding Derby.

with one diamond, South must, The telegrams notifying Mr. and leap at the chance to show his Mrs. Daykin, that their nephews near-bid and excellent îlt. This were missing were all received at ̃ is done by the forcing bid of two the same time. hearts.

It's true that North would then

bid only three hearts, and South for this bid, and you are perfect- probably only four thus miss-ly willing to suggest slam possi-

bilities. ing the slam. But at least they

Score 100% for three hearts, would get to game, and might reach the slam if South got really 80% for two diamonds, 0 for two

hearts. ambitious. As it was, North can-

QUESTION NO. 619 The Undersigned have received not be blamed for passing South's

To-day you are Merwin Maier's nstructions to sell by Public unenterprising response of ona

partner and, with neither side vulnerable, you hold:

on SATURDAY, 21st September, PUBLIC AUCTION Auction on 1940, commencing at 2.00 p.m.

The First Bell will be rung at 1.30 p.m.

FRIDAY, 20th September, 1940, commencing at 2.30 p.m.

at their Sales Room, No. 35, Hankow Road, Kowloon. A QUANTITY OF VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE

heart.

D

Yesterday you were Howard Schenken's partner and, with nel- ther side vulnerable, you held:

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A.7.13.

Q.8.2 J.6.3

O J.10 9.5 Q 6 3 The bidding: Jacoby You Schenken 14

1♡

Pasa

INT

Pass

INT Pass

Рава

Разз

What do you lead?

(Answer

'tomorrow,)

Maler You Jacoby (?) Pass ANSWER: Bid three hearts (Released by The Bell Syndi-

PARTICULARS AND. CON. DITIONS of the Sale by Publle MEMBERS' ENCLOSURE

Auction to be held on MONDAY, No. One without a badge will be p.m., at the Offices of the Public the 23rd day of Sept., 1940, at 3 admitted to the Members' En-Works Department, by Order of closure. Such must be

His Excellency the Governor of comprising: worn

one Lot of Crown Land at Blue Chesterfield Suites, Bedsteads, throughout the duration of each Pool Road, in the Colony of Hong Wardrobes, Chests of Drawers, Meeting in such a manner as to be Kong for a

The bidding: term of 75 years. Dressing Tables, Hatstands, Ice readily identified.

with the option of renewal at a Chests, Sideboards, Dinner Wag- Schenken

Tables, Chairs, 19 Crown Rent to be fixed by the gons, Dining Badges admitting Non-Members Surveyor of

Cases, His Majesty the Desks,Cabinets, Book to the Members Enclosure and King, for one further term of 75 Perambulators, Gramophones, Re-Your hand is fully strong enough cate, Inc.) Club Rooms at $5.00 for Gentle-years.

cords, Electric Table Lamps & men and $3.00 for Ladies (that immediately after the dis. E. P., Brass, Porcelain and Glass Intending bidders are advise Fans, Curios, Ornaments, Pictures, including tax) are obtainable posal of the lot the Purchaser (Ware, Cutlery, Cooking Utensils through the SECRETARY upon hot the applicant) will be required atc., etc. the personal or written applica-0 deposit with an authoriser i tion of a Member, such Member officer who will be present at the A Few Pieces of Blackwood Ware to be responsible for all visitors sale, the sum of two hundred dol

jlars, ($200) in cash.' This sun

introduced by him, and for Pay-will be refunded on payment o ment of all Chits, etc.

The Secretary's Office, 1st Floor, Exchange Building, (Tel. 27704)| will close at 11.45 a.m.

Tiffins are obtainable at the Club House provided they are ordered in advance from the No.

1 Boy (Tel. 21920).

PUBLIC ENCLOSURE The price of Admission to the Fublic Enclosure is $1.00 includ- ing Tax, for all Persons, including Ladies, and is payable at the Gate, Scldiers and Sailors in are admitted Half Price.

By Order,

Uniform

S. A. SLEAP,

Actg. Secretary.

Hong Kong, 16th September, 1940:

FOR SALE

HONG KONG DOLLAR DIREC TORY:1040 EDITION--On sala at all Bookstalls and at the Offices 01 the Publishers, Windsor House Des Voeux Road, Central. Télé- phonics: 20022 & 20011

TUITION GIVEN

EXPERT instructresses for ladic und young girls in music, short- hand, typing, booldkeeping and English and French. Apply 2. Austin Road, Kov

the Purchase price.

No. of Sale

N

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PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.

Registry No.

A112301.

Inland Lot No. 6069.

Blue Pool Road.

Boundary Measurements

N. 9.

E. W.

ft. £. ft. ft.

As per

saic plan

Contents in ́sq, the

Annual Rental

Upset Price

About 30,000

$918

$15,000

2 Iron Safes

and

also

3 "Singer Sewing Machines 1 Adding Machine

On View from Thursday, the

19th September, 1940.

Terms: Cash on Delivery.

LAMMERT BROS.,

Auctioneers.

Hong Kong, 18th September, 1940.

The Undersigned have received Instructions to sell by Public Auction on

SATURDAY, 21st Sept, 1940. commencing at 10.30 am. at No. 3, Conduit Road

A QUANTITY OF VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND

ONE REFRIGERATOR 2- (Particulars from Catalogue) On View from Friday, the 20th September, 1940.

Terms: Cash on Delivery.

LAMMERT BROS.,

Auctioneers,

Hong Kong, 18th September, 1940.

REGIMENTAL BADGE BROOCHES. ROYAL NAVAL CROWN ROYAL NAVAL CAP MERCANTILE NAVY ROYAL ARTILLERY ROYAL ENGINEERS ROYAL CORPS SIGNALS ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL CORPS. H. K. VOLUNTEERS.

Obtainable at "FALCONERS”

Tel. 22143.

Opp. G.P.O.

OFF THE RECORD

By ED REED.

·But I'm supposed to:double:for-shim in all dangerous" coenos and this Is DYNAMITE I'

Here's Luck

EWO BEER

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