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IMMIGRATION OFFICE

NOTICE

Shippers are hereby notified that, on account of this evening's black-out, there will be no exam- ination of ship's pussengers by this Office after 6 p.m. Examinations will be held as usual to-morrow.

R. A. D. FORREST,

Immigration Officer.

PUBLIC AUCTIONS

The Undersigned have received instructions tu sell by Public Auction on

FRIDAY, the 18th April, 1941 commencing at 2.30 p.m.

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

comprising:

Teakwood Drawing Room, Bed Room, Dining Room and OficU Furniture. Tientsin Carpets & Rugs, Cutlery, Curios, Ornaments, Table Lamps & Fans, Gramo- E. Pa Brass, phones & Records,

Porcelain and Glass Ware. Cook-

ing Utensils, etc., etc.

also

THE CHINA MAIL, APRIL 17, 1941

BRIDGE HUGE

NOTES R.F.C. LOAN

TO B.A.T.

A FINE POINT

By The Four Aces

North had to make a very close choice in the bidding of to-day's hand:

South, Dealer East-West vulnerable

AK Q J G

♡ 7 6 3 2

◊ 10.8 5

108

A 9 7 42 АКЦВ

N.

A 4 5 6

J 10 9 5

IW

1

E

OA 7 3

S

5 4 2

10 3

OKOJ 94

AKQJ 9 2

The South

bidding:

West North East

1 30

10 Pass

Puss

J'ass

Pass

Pass Pass Pass

Mr. Jesse Jones, Federal Loan Administrator, an- nounced in Washington yesterday that a $40,000,- 000 loan has been granted to the Brown and, Wil- liamson Tobacco Corpora- tion.

line was "in This, he said, with the polley of the U.S. Gov- ernment to require the liquida. tion of British-owned American Invertments for the purpose of providing funds for the pur- chase of supplies in this coun- try."

Brown and Williamson's will apply $15,000,000 to liquidate do- mestic indebtedness and will turn over the remainder to the parent company, the British-Americun North knew that South's bid of Tobacco Co.. which in turn will three diamonds indicated a five-hand this sum to the British Gov- card sult. And South had to hold ernment to pay for purchases of;

six clubs, since he | wur materials,

3

CARD VALUES

FOUR-ACES BYSTE FACE

KING.2 QUEEN.1 JACK..

VETAL VALVE AN PAGE 26. AVERAGE NAVER (1

had bid clubs be Mr. Jones said the net proceeds of the loan were estimated to be

the net

sum realisable what

sure

U.S.

would be to the British owners if

the these Investments in were sold outright or the compan- les liquidated.

2-19

(Belràned by The Ball Bṛadienio, Car.)

Young love is just a rosy dream until old man finance sticks his nose in-then it be. gina to be one long night- mare.

CHUNGKING AIR RAID DEVICE

fore showing the diamonds. So North could show a pre- ference for either suit and still be of having. eight trumps in the combined hands. But North chose clubs because he knew that South would be forced to ruff hearts as cften as he gave the opponents the leud; and a six-card trump suit Corporation in the liquidation of raid relief equipment' Portable Type- ter than a five-card trump suit.

would survive the "punches" bet-British investments.

A Fow Pieces of Blackwood

Furnitura and

On list of Schools nominating for 2 "Belgium" Carpets Sandhurst. Contingent of Junior 2 Enamelled Baths Division O.T.C.

1 Perambulator

1 "Underwood" Mild climate and healthful sur-

writer roundings. Specially suitable for colonial boys and boys from Ur-Calculating Machine ban areas. Preparatory School Gas Stove

1 Radio-gram adjacent.

Prospectus. and full particulars may be obtained on application to the School Secretary.

Headmaster, HARRY BELL, BA.

TO LET

(Cantab.)

MARBLE HALL.-34-36, Gran- vile Road, Kowloon, Beautiful rooms, suites with verandah, pri- vale bathrooms, garden, tennis court. Special rate for Military -and-Navy,— Apply proprietress,

Phone 59433.

TUITION GIVEN

EXPERT instructresses for ladies and young girls In music, short- hand, typing, bookkeeping and English and French. Apply 24 Austin Road, Kowloon,

MISCELLANEOUS

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FOR VISITING CARDS neatly and promptly. printed,

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THE NEW FRENOH REMEDY.

►

On View from Thursday, 17th April, 1941.

First Instance This is the first instance of aid

by the

Reconstruction Finance

A review of the Chung- king Air Raid Corps took place yesterday morning. More than 4,500 members carrying all forms of air

It is learned that the Chungking Headquarters Air Raid Defence

The B.A.T. retains its ownership participated. In all Brown and Williamson Mr. Ku Chen-kang, Minister of concurrently North was quite right. of course, for South made his contract of stock, which is being pledged with Social Welfare and five clubs but could not have made the Reconstruction Finance Cor- Captain of the Corps, addressed

the gathering. five diamonds! West led a heart, poration as security.-Reuter. the and South ruffed and drew three rounds of trumps. He then led the diamonds, knocking out East's Ace. A heart return brought South down to one trump, but that was enough to allow the setting up of a spade trick.

Terms: Cash on Delivery.

LAMMERT BROS.,

Auctioneers. Hong Kong, 16th April, 1941.

SHOOTING AFFAIR IN BADLANDS

Now examine the play at five diamonds. The opening lead, re- The Undersigned have received duces South to four trumps. South instructions to sell by Public

must knock out the diamond Ace,. Auction on

and then another heart lead re- SATURDAY, the 19th. April, 1941

duces his trumps to the same num-

A Chinese was shot dead and commencing at 10.30 am.

ber as East's. It takes all of 2 at their Sales Room. No.

South's trumps, therefore, to clear another seriously wounded early Connaught Road, Central, 2nd. the suit so that he can cash the this morning in a terrorist shoot- Floor

clubs. And then South never ing in the Shanghai "badlands,"

The outrage is reported to have A-Quantity of Electrke. Wame succeeds in setting_up_a_spade, Irons, Fans, Irons, Toasters, Hea-since East's last two cards are the occurred in a dormitory-occupied by Bank of China employees, and ters. Ovens, Burner Heads and spade Ace and a good heart.

is believed to be a reprisal for the Wicks

shooting of

the an employee of

etc., also

8400 gross Shoe Laces

etc.

2 dozen "Avon" Fountain Pens 2 dozen "Avon" Fountain Pen

and Pencil combination

1 Bag Sulphate of Ammonia

37 pieces Old Rubber Tyres

1 Fairbank Platform Scale

1 Case Celluloid Tooth Brush

Cases

Terms: Cash on Delivery,

LAMMERT BROS.,

Auctioneers. Hong Kong, 18th April, 1941.

*

K

Yesterday you were Oswald Central Reserve Bank" yesterday. Jacoby's partner and, non-vulner-Reuter, able against vulnerable opponents, you held;

A G

VAJ 9 4 OK Q 8 3 ♣ Q 10 7 3

Maler 24

Schenken

MR. EDEN GIVES A- LUNCHEON

has invented a new device show- ing the movements

of enemy 'planes as an additional air raid,

The precaution in Chungking. device is made of a wooden board, on which is drawn a map of the Shensi, provinces of Szechwan, Hupeh,

Kweichow Hunan and with Chungking as centre. The distance of every 50 kilometres is indicated with a red and green

Small tracks are circle. through these circles to which are affixed tiny aeroplanes that can freely move about, Thus by look- the residents ing at the device

enemy wiH know how far the 'planes are from Chungking,

run

The device will be installed at all important approaches through- qut the municipality of Chungking.

Central News.

NAVICERTS FOR: FRENCH SHIPS

Two

French ships, provided with British navicerts are leaving New York to-day for Marseilles THE with 13,500 tons of United States GAVE four for LONDON Reuter.

The bidding:

You Jacoby, 14.

MR. ANTHONY EDEN, (7) ANSWER: Double. Your hand FOREIGN SECRETARY, should take about two club tricks, A LUNCHEON IN and, about two or three tricks in IN HONOUR OF MR. QUO TAI- If Your CHI, THE RETIRING. CHINESE

AMBASSADOR: partner has fair defensive strength, you should do well against two! clubs, even without being able to make a game of your own.

Score 100% for double, 30% for two diamonds or two hearts, 20% for two no-trúmp.

The Undersigned have receiv-hearts and diamonds. ed instructions to sell by. Public Auction on TUESDAY, the 22nd. April, 1941 commencing at 5.15 p.m.

Room, No. 2. Con-

THERAPION NO.1 at the Sales Rentral, 2nd Floor, THERAPION NË,2

A QUANTITY OF VALUABLE

THERAPION.NⱭ3| COLLECTION OF POSTAGE

NA I Onzen Discharged Ka 2 Qores. Blood Folsome No.3 Ceres Chronie Manitoba Magliate 3 irce Su. Chemists; or sithar Na, TRIMIN FIAT, PR-LE CLERC Mod.Co. HaverstockRd.H.W.&Landen. DA, LE OLERO'S'PILLE for the Liver @Kidneys-wenkis jeletrays &hindden

THE- OVERLAND CHINA MAIL

STAMPS. Terms: Cash on Delivery.

LAMMERT BROS..

Auctioneers.

Hong Kong, 18th April, 1941.

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Order: Yem Copy Naw

Windsor House-

Question No. 692° To-day you hold the same band, but the bidding is:

Jacobs Malet . You

1♡

(7)

2

4

Schenkr

What do you bid? (Auswer tomorrow.)

(Released by The Bell Syndi- | cate, Inc.)

JAPANESE DROP BOMB ON OWN FIELD

FIVE JAPANESE' MILITARY AIRMEN WERE BLOWN TO BITS AND TWO BOMBERS WERE DESTROYED IN AN ACCIDENT AT THE JAPANESE-OCCUPIED HANOI AIR FIELD, AMERICAN BUSINESSMEN REPORTED IN SAIGON

The accident jocurred third Japa for a bombing

The following accepted in- vitations: Dr. Chen Wel-cheng, Dr. Kuo Ping-wen, Captain Lung

unoccupied France. -

HEARTBURN

Yung-hslen, Major Chen Pin-kai, caused by too much acid. Mr. R. A. Butler. Mr. C. R. Attlee

Mr. L. S. Amery, Sir Archibald Sinclair, Sir Alexander Cadogan and Sir Frederick Leith-Ross,

Reuter.

WAR MATERIALS IN ITALIAN SHIPS

?

Your stomach makes natural It 15 acid to digest your food. when, there is too much acid that stomach trouble begins. Then you get "acid symptoms"-heartburn, flatulence,, "sourness,"

Heed the warning in; time by taking that saving, dose, or two of Maclean Brand Stomach Powder, and you need never become, a chronic stomach sufferer.

Unlike violent antacids (which can so casily rob you of Nature's acid, caus- Madican Brand

Certain war materials.. have ing new symptoms), been found on board some of the Stomach Powder, regulates Nature's. **digestive. Italian ships in Mexican harbours supply. It keeps right, your * which have been taken over by balance." the Mexican Government. "Even if you happen to suffer from This was: disclosed yesterday pain after meals, or from that un- by the officer in charge of Maxi-natural hunger before meals, a-course”.

fof: Maclean Brand, Stomach Powder can, units, now controlling the will bring correction to your digestion." vessels. Exact nature of the ma-Thousands are taking it: doctors are terials was not disclosed.-Reu-, prescribing it: many operations Lon serious cases of stomach ulcer, 'have tar.

been avoided,Al

MAJ HEMIZ IS DEAD

ward Heinz,” the canned

has,died

Mr.

the, food ma

stablihed

MACLEAN BRAND Stomach had the signature "ALEXA

carton: $70

MACLEAN! always: én better and

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