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PUBLIC AUCTIONS

The Undersigned have received instructions from The Marshal in Prize, Supreme Court, to sell by Public Auction on SATURDAY, 23rd November, 1940

commencing at 10 a.m.

THE CHINA-MAIL, NOVEMBER 23, 1940,

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS BRIDGE MORE HOSPITALS

ROYAL NAVAL DOCKYARD POLICE

Vacancies exist for a number of European Constables in the Royal Naval Dockyard Police,

Pay and conditions are as fol- lows:-

Constable on Entry.

HONG KONG

ST. ANDREW'S SOCIETY |

LAWN BOWLS

The Annual Lawn Bowls Match between members of St. George's and St. Andrew's Societies will be held on 7th December at 2.30 p.m. at the Kowloon Bowling Green

Club.

NOTES

CHOOSING A FINESSE

By The Four Aces

"My. partner criticised me for taking the wrong finesse, writes | Mrs. N.CP: of Hartford, Connec ticut, "but when I asked him for All members 'desirous of play-a reason, he just started to mum- ing in this match are requested to, ble something about trust a wo communicate by 28th November man to do everything topsy-turvy.'." with Mr. W. Macfarlane, Dairy, Now, maybe. It's just feminine Pay. Present fates are $3,000 Farm, East Point, Rinks will be perversity, but I want a better per annum rising by annual selected on 2nd December and pu- reason than that. Can you supply increments to $3,500. These blished the following day. rates include a fluctuating .bonus and are Hable to amendment upwards or downwards to cover varia- tions in the cost of living.. House allowance payable to approved. married ranks completion of 5 years service and over the age of 30;

on

TELGE & SCHROETER, HONG KONG

(IN LIQUIDATION)

It is intended to pay a first and Free quarters, light, fuel and final dividend in this matter and uniform. Constables may be-all creditors who have not already come pensionable after 15 done so are requested to lodge years satisfactory service.

Nine months leave every 5 years (subject to re-engage ment for a further 5 years) with free, second class pas- sages and two thirds pay.dur- ing whole of leave. "Promotion

Sub to Sergeant, Inspector and Inspector by selec tion.

Applicants should be British subjects and produce evidence of same, to be between 20 and 35 years of age and to sign an agree ment for Five years service. To be not less than 5' 8" in height and 36 inches round the chest.

In special circumstances excèp-

at their Sales Room, No. 2, Con- tions. will be made regarding the naught Road, C., Room No. 205. age limits. In these cases enlist A "Selection of Surgical Instrument will be on a temporary basis. ments, Photographic Accessories For further particulars applica- and 'Sundries:

tion should be made in writing to the Superintendent, RN,

detailed statements of their claims with the undersigned not later than the 13th day of December, 1040, otherwise they will be. ex- cluded from the distribution.

it?"

South, Dealer

Neither olde vulnerable

10.87 3 Q5.3

0.10 €

KG G3

A 79 6 9*

W

S

◇ J 8 7 4 * Q 10 8 2

AKQ4

K 10 9 ◊ K 9 5 3 2

*J*9

O'A J'T G4 2

0 A Q

A 74

The

bidding:

South

3♡ Pass

Pass "Pass Рабо

Wost North

INT 1♡

East

·PABя Pass

Lowe, Bingham & Matthews,

Liquidators. Hong Kong, 22nd November, 1940 19

GERMAN LEATHER TRADING CO., HONG KONG (IN LIQUIDATION)

It is intended to pay a first and nal dividend in this matter and all creditors who have not already, done so are requested to lodge detailed statements of their claims with the undersigned not later than the 13th day of December, Dock-1940, otherwise they will be ex- Hypodermic Syringe Needles, yard Police, H.M. Dockyard, Hong cluded from the distribution. Haemometers, Obstetrical and Kong.

Lowe, Bingham & Matthews,

Liquidators, Hong Kong, 22nd November, 1940.

comprising:

other Various Surgical Instru- ments, Colorimeter Wedges, Cat- gut, Sherings "Uratropin", Hand- bags, Gloves, Chromium Watch Bracelets, etc., etc.

2 Leica

also

"Thambar" Telephoto

Lenses 9 c.m. F 2.3.

R

10 Leica "Hehtor" Telephoto PUBLIC AUCTION

Lenses 13.5 cm. F·4.5, ·· Summar Green Filters 9 & 13.5

c.in.

Adjustable Lens Hoods (Leica). Collapsible Lens Hoods (Leica).

A.E.G. CHINA ELECTRIC CÔ., HONG KONG

"(IN LIQUIDATION)

"West opened the deuce of clubs, and I took that trick with dummy's King. As far as I could

see, I had a choice MIOM CARD PALUKs between the dia- FOUR-ACKS EVIT mond finesse and the trump finesse. VACK

There didn't seem EKING

to be any reason

OF THE

QUEEN JACK

MUERADE KAND 63%

one

for choosing rather than the ahead on the theory Diner, "so i went

was

HIT

A medical block at one of the oldest of London's hospitals wrecked by a high-explosive bomb which passed right through a staircase but missed wards on either side. Patients were in the basement shelters.

At another hospital which was hit people in the district left their shelters at the height of the raid in order to help. The main staircase was badly damaged and patients

none of whom was injured- were carried down the fire escapes.

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play er another, it's certainly wise La choose the play that will bene- it you if it works.

Thursday you were Oswald Jacoby's partner and, with both sides vulnerable, you held:

A K⋅ J ́3 ♡+Q5

A 106 a KQ 3:2

Thor bidding:

two

Schinken Jacoby Maler You

FA

20 Puss (7).

ANSWER: Bid three no-trump.

vulnerable of 'when

overcall in doubt Partner's lead-trumps,' My finesse succeeded shows a strong hand. You have but the King of trumps didn't a fit in hearts, probably drop on the next round, so I lost spade stoppers, and enough minor- suit strength to afford a fine play trick in each suit, "As I said before, my partner for game.

Score 100% for three no-trump, (my husband, as you probably guessed),grumbled

three 60% for two no-trump, 40% for almost three hearts, minutes by the clock

મૈં

for

Question No. 571

To-day you are Merwin D. Maier's partner and, with both } sides vulnerable, you hold:

A QJE ♡ J

OAK Q6 4 3

a new record for him. But he wouldn't or couldn't explain why the diamond finesse should have been preferred to. the trump linesse. Is there any reason, or It is intended to pay a first and was he just making noises?" PARTICULARS AND CON- final dividend in this matter and

We can't decide whether or not DITIONS of the Sale by Public all creditors who have not already friend husband was making noises, Auction to be held on MONDAY, done so are requested to lodge but we do know that there was the 25th day of November, 1940, at detailed statements of their claims a very sound reason for prefer- 2 Siemens Cine Cameras 8 m.m.3 p.m., at the Offices of the Public with the undersigned not later ring the diamond finesse. The Works Department, by Order of than the 13th day of December, hand was safe if the diamond His Excellency the Governor of 1940, otherwise they will be ex-inesses succeeded (unless one op- one Lot of Crown Land at cluded from the distribution.

ponent, had-áll the: trumps, in Wong Nei Cheong, Gap Road, in the Colony of Hong Kong for a

which case nothing would work.) But if the trump fnesse: succeed- term of 75 years, with the option

sd, South still had to drop the Monday.) King of trumps on the next trick.! (Released by The Bell Syndi- When you have to choose one cate, Inc.).

with accessories..

1 Voigtlander "Brilliant" Camera.

and

25 Rolls Bessapan F. Films 24 x

36 m.m.

On View from Friday, the 22nd November, 1940.

Terms: Cash pn Delivery. LAMMERT BROS.,

Auctioneers. Hong Kong, 20th Nov, 1940.

The Undersigned have received instructions to sell by Public Auction on

WEDNESDAY, 27th Nov., ~1940 commencing at 11.00a.m. at "Chocolate Shop" No. 31, -Nathan Road, Kowloon, (Entrance Peking Rond)

A Quantity of Shop Fittings: Tables and Ceiling Fans.

and

'One 3-Hole Frigidaire Ice Cream Cabinet.

+

'On View from. Tuesday, the 26th November, 1940;

Terms: Cash on Delivery

LAMMERT BROS.,

Auctioneers. Hong Kong, 22nd Nov, 1940.

REACH THOSE WHO

CAN AFFORD TO BUY

THROUGH

"The China Mail" THE PAPER THAT GETS

INTO THE HOME

with the -Latoat”

Lowe, Bingham & Matthews,

Liquidators.

of renewal at a Crown Rent to be Hong Kong, 22nd November, 1940, fixed by the Surveyor of His Majesty the King, for one further term of 75 years.

Intending bidders are advised that immediately after the dis- posal of the lot the Purchaser (if not the applicant) will be required

WARNING

Business Houses are hereby

officer who will be present at the nection with the 1941 edition o to deposit with an authorised warned that all payments in cone sale, the sum of two hundred dol-

lars, ⠀ ($200) in cash," This sumi The Hong Kong Dollar Directory will be refunded, on payment of ƒ should be made at the Offices o the Purchase price.

the publishers, "through the pos PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.

No. of Sale

Inland Lot No. 6071,

Registry No.

South East of Inland Lot No. 2345,

• Locality

Wong Nei Cheong; Gap Road.

· Boundary.

Messurement

N. B. EW.

· 16. ↑ 4. | fil || ft.

As per

"gale' plan

Contents in aq.

Annual Rent.

Upset Price

About 32,830

$376

$9,849

or by chit book..

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THE PUBLISHERS,

The Newspaper Enterprise,.Ltd. Windsor House,

FOR SALE

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OFF THE RECORD

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MOUSE

TRAPS

ON SALE

K 10 2 The Lidding:

Jacoby

Maler 2♡ What do you bid?

Schenken Pays

You

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(Answer

14

'By ED REED

HARDWARE

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EDREED

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Here's Luck

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