1933-01-06 — Page 23

CANADIAN PACIFIC

EMPRESS OF CANADA

SAILS

for

MANILA

ON

SATURDAY

JANUARY 7th

AT

8 P.M.

TELEPHONES: Passenger Dept. 20752. Freight

20012:

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. FRIDAY, JANUARY 6, 1933,

CINEMA SCREENINGS

NOTES SUPPLIED BY THE THEATRES

CONTRACT KEEP UPKEEP DOWN P & O BRITISH-INDIA APCAR AND

BRIDGE

By W. E. McKenney

The original forcing throo bid in the orgination of that great player, Mr. Sims, winner of more nationsi championships than any other man in the world.

If you thought "Caught Plastered" And The Cuckoos" were good vehicles for the comedy favourites, Bert Wheeler and Robert Woolsey, (and el course Dorothy Leel) you should "Peach O' Reno" which in showing at the Central to-morrow. In "Peach Reno" the comedians, and the pro. ducers, RKO-Radio Pictures, have Jone difficult thing. They have topped long succession of comedy The forcing two bid has been mirthquakes by a wide margin. used in contract for several years. "Peach O'Reno" will probably stand but It Is only recently long as the funniest picturo Wheeler the forcing three bid has come into ond Woolsey have produced. One prominence. excellent reason for it is the super sims to show a hand just as pow

It was devised by Mr. lative supporting cart, which contains such favourites as Joseph Cawthorn, erful as the original two bld but Zelma O'Neal, and Cora Witherspoon one that wished to become the de- and Mitchell Harris of the stage clarer, and sought information from fame, Sain Hardy and Arthur Hoyt partner rather than assistance in All top-flight comedians, they have selecting the correct declaration distinct characters unusual in comedies and every no of them is at

that

To make an original threo bid his beat. An the title suggests, you must have a ault which does "Fench O'Reno" in a riotous take-off not call for any support from part-] on life in Reno to-day. It mingles ner. If you have a two suit hand, enough realism with its fun to give the first auit named must contain one a pretty good pleture of America's

The hind must

ene "wide-open town" and it covers at least six cords.

the territory from railroad station to also contain n sult which lacks an hotel to lawyers' offices to court-aco-In other words, it cannot be room, with plenty of night-fe of made on a hand containing all four divorcers, divorcers, about-to-haces. divorcees and hangers-on..

In making an original three bid, you are making a demand upon partner that he show you his aces regardless of the length and strength of the suit.

ace of trump if he holds it. Not holding the ace of trump, he should name his highest ranklag acc. Supposing you held the fel-

wing hand:

"The Trial of Vivienne Ware" Before she ever gave consideration to becoming a motion pleture stur. Joan Bennett made her stage debut in New York in "Jarnezzan" in which her distinguished father. Richard) When his hand contains two or Bennett, played the leading role more aces, he should name first the There may have been something significant in the fact that in "faruegan" she played the role of a young picture star: Mias Bennett accepted the role in her father's play without any previous dramatic train ing, but the tradition of heredity was frut her performance, she became an overnight sensation and won the united neclaim f of the New York critics. She is under Contract to Fox Fin and her latent picture is "The Trial of Vivlende Your proper opening bid is three Ware", the murder mystery drama, bearts. Supposing partner were to coming to the King's Theatre

on respond with four clubs-this Sunday next. She appents an the rotid show the ace of clubs. At rich nociety girl tried on a charge of the same time he would deny hold- murdering her former sweetheart. Aing either the ace of diamonds or noteworthy enat, enneling the support-

WORLD'S GREATEST TRAVEL maintained. Following

THE

SYSTEM

San Francisco via Shanghai, Japan Ports & Honolulu.

Авата Маги

Taiyo Maru

T Chichibu Mara

Scattle & Vancouver.

Wed.. 11th Jan. .........Sat., 21st Jan,

...Wed., 8th Feb,

Ilcian Maru (starts from Kobo) Sat., 21st Jan. London, Marseilles, Antwerp & Rotterdam vla

Singapore, Penang, Colombo & Suez.

Kashima Maru

Yasukun! Maru

Hakone Maru

Sat., 7th Jan.

Fri., 20th Jan. Sat, 4th Feb.

Sydney & Molbourne via Manila & Ports.

..Sat., 21st Jan.

Kamo Maru

Kitano Maru

Sat., 26th Feb.

Bombay via Singapore, Penang & Colombo,

Tango Maru

Wed., 11th Jon.

"Hakodato Maru

..Sun., 15th Jan.

South America (West Coast) via Japan, Honolulu,

Los Angeles, Mexico & Panama.

Rakuyo Maru (cails Shanghal) Tues., 10th Jan. Liverpool via Port Sald, Beyrouth, Istanbul, Piraeus,

Genoa & Valencia,

*Durban Maru (calls Aden) ..Sat., 14th Jan.

Calcutta via Singapore. Penang & Rangoon,

*Penang Maru

*Morioka Maru

Shanghai, Koba & Yekohama,

*Akita Maru (Moji direct)

Suwa Maru

...Fri., 6th Jan.

Sun, 16th Jan,

.Sat., 7th Jan.

Sat., 7th Jan,

Kitano Maru (Nagasaki diroct)' Fri., 20th Jun. *Cargo only.

For further information apply to:-

Tel, 80291.

NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA. (privato oxchanges to all Depts.)

BARBER WILHELMSEN LINE.

MONTHLY SERVICE

Το

PACIFIC PANAMA—ATLANTIC COAST PORTS. CANALZONE, COAST PORTS.

Agents:

DODWELL & CO.. LTD.

Queen's Buildings.

SWEDISH EAST ASIATIC

CO. LTD

SERVICE OF EAST MOTOR VESSELS (with Limited, but exceptionally good, passenger accommodation). Homewards to:

Port Said, Genoa, Marseilles, Algiers, Oran, Rotterdam (Amsterdam) Hamburg, Oslo, Gothenburg and other Scandinavian Ports. vin

Manila and Straits Settlements.

Sailing about

20th Jan. 26th Feb.

M.V. "PEIPING"

M.V. "AGRA”

Outwards to:

SHANGHAI & JAPAN PORTS.

M.V. "FORMOSA"

M.V. "SHANTUNG"

Sailing about 24th Jan. 10th Feb.

257

Passenger Raten:

Hong Kong to Genoa/Marsollies

Hong Kong to 1st North Continental Ports .... 602

Agents:

GILMAN & CO., LTD.

Hongkong.

Spades---A Hearts-K-Q-3-10-x-x Diamonds-K-Q-J-10-x-x

Clubs-None

ing rules, includes Donald Cook, the ace of hearts, because he would Alan Dinehart, Lilian Bond, Sheets have showed it first-and the same Gallagher, Zasu Pitts, Ruth Selwyn, if he held the ace of diamonds, as Herbert Mundin, William Pawley, hoth would outrank the ace of clubs Maude Eburne. Nuel Madison, Howard Phillips, Christian Rub and J. Maurice Sullivan. William K. Howard direct

rel.

Knowing that partner holds neither the ace of hearts nor the nce of diamonds, you would im- New Joe E. Brown Pletare.

mediately surrender any alam hopes that you had and would sign off "Fireman, Save my Child", Joe E. the hands with a bid of four hearts; Brown's comedy for First National while if partner responded by pictures, which comes to the Queen's showing the ace of diamonds by 2 Theatre on Sunday, has any of the bid of four diamonds, you would n1ost important casts ever seen in snow know that there was a post- Brown picture. Supporting Brown in

the leading feminine roles are Evelyn tive small slam, and that the grand| Knapp, as the home town girl, and slam vas impossible due to the Lilian Band, as the blonde adven- fact that he had denied the ace of turcak.

This 13 Miss Knapp' hearts.

accond role since the severe injury

JUL

which confined her to Hollywoo Even though partner's hand Hospital for several months. The does not contain an ace, he may not neting roster and the parts played pass an orginal three bid. His by the cast read as follows: response in this case would be 'Snicky Joe Graut, assistant fire three no trump. chief and local baseball hero, Jo E. Brown; Sally, Evalyn Knapp,

You can see, from the strength Mascot, George Ement; Fire chief, required for both the original George Mac Farlane; Larkin, Besforcing two and the original fore Hendricks, Jr.; Dan Toby, Bichara ing three bids, that they are bids Carle; Mr. Platt, Walter Walker; seldom used in contract. However, baseball players, George Meeker. when used, they do produce accu- Andy Devine, Franks Shallenbach.

rate results.

enough,

01

"Madame Racketeer"

to

"Bought" at the Queen's

Don't abuse forcing bids. Learn Though Constance Bennett, star of to co-operate with your partner by Warner Bros. "Bought," to be seen opening the bidding as low as pos- now at the Queen's Theatre, in notes sible. Remember that your partner for the end and sophistication of her will keep the bidding open on the acreen portrayals, she has a dread alightest pretext.. the ninge. She says she has the vaguely uncomfortable feeling aceing herself as others see her, even when looking at one of her finishes. Hull, Edward Nugent, May Madison, pictures. Strangely daughter of Richard Bennett, notea Doris Llyod. Archie Mayo directed. the Maude Eburne, Clara Blandick and for his ability to appear in public, not only on the stage, but on any occasion where impromptu speech-making is Under contract

Paramount, in order, is extremely diffident about Alinon Skipworth appears in her personal'

appearances. Her mother most important role in the talkies. was desirous that none of her three Co-featuring with Richard Bennett, doughters, Barbara, Joan or Con- she plays the title role "Mndamo stance, should have anything to do Racketeer", which is now showing ut with the theatrical world. Constance the King's Theatre. Froud of her was educated with a social career in stage career, Misa Skipworth trea- view. Abandoning a life of case for the sures memories of long friendships strenuous life of the talkies, she has with such noted figures of the led her father and sister into the theatre as Sir Henry Irving, Ethelind screen world. Richard Bennett sup- Terry, Daniel Frohman and Eva Lo ports his daughter Constance for the Gallieno. Miss Skipworth was born first time In "Bought." Others in London, and was with the Frohunan featured in support of Constance management for many years, appear- Bennett are Ben Lyon, Dorothy Peter- ing in more than 100 plays with tho son, Raymond Milland. Arthur Stuart leading stars of the period.

SOLD EVERYWHERE

SMOKED EVERYWHERE

Aye, Aye Sir.

LLOYD'S THE NAME, SIR!

"LLOYD'S SKIPPER"

Made By

RICHARD LLOYD & SONS,

G. E. HUYGEN Canton.

A.P.D. 3.

LONDON, ENGLAND,

46

BY FITTING

"Decarbo"

AUTOMATIC DECARBONISER

Particulars from

H. CONNELL & CO., LTD.

4th floor, China Building.

ALFRED

LUNT Lynn Fontanne

Metro-

PICTURE

Comini

to the

QUEEN'S

CONSIGNEES' NOTICE.

SERVICES CONTRACTUELS DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. The Steamship.

"D'ARTAGNAN" Arrived Hongkong on Tuesday,'

the 3rd January. 1983. From MARSEILLES &c. Consignees of Cargo by, the above named steamer are hereby informed that their goods with the exception of Optum, Treasure and Valuables aro being fanied and placed at their risk In the Godowns of the Hongkong Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co. Ltd., Kowloon, whence delivery can be obtained as the goods are landed.~~

Goods not cleared within 7 days subject including date of arrival, will bo

rent.

All claims must be sent to the undersigned before the Thudny, 12th January, 1933, or they will not be recognized.-

Damaged Packages must be left in the Godowns for examination by the consignees, and the Company's Sur- veyor Messrs;--Goddard and Douglas at 10.00 a.m. on Monday, the 9th January, 1033. Consignees must have a Revenue Officer in attendance when damaged dutiable goods arc examined by the Company's Sur- veyors,

after

No claims will be admitted the goods have left the Godown.

No Firo Insurance will be effected by us in any case whatever.

R. ONI,

Agent. Hongkong, 3rd January, 1933.

THE EAST ASIATIC CO., LTD. COPENHAGEN.

The Motor Vessel,

“JAVA"

of cargo

having arrived, consignees are hereby informed that all goods- are being landed and placed their risk into the hazardous and/or extra hazardous Godowns of The Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co. Ltd., where delivery can be obtained as soon as the goods are landed,

་

No claims will be admitted after the goods have left the godowns and all goods remaining undelivered after 10th January, 1933, at 4 p.m. will bo subject to rent.

All broken, chafed and damaged goods are to be left in the Godown, where they will be examined by Mcaars. Anderson and Ashe on the 9th January, 1933, at 10 am.

All claims against the vessel must te presented to the Undersigned be. fore the 13th January, 1993, or they will not be recognised,

. No Fire Insurance will be effected. Bills of Lading will bo counter- signed by

'JOHN MANNERS & CO., LTD.,

Agenta, Hongkong, 3rd January, 1933.

MASSAGE Mr. & Mrs. Y. MORI Holder of Japanese Government Cure Sprained Ankle & Wrist LICENCE

4, Wyndham Streek, 1st Floor

Telephone 26051. Hongkong

Smoke SKIPPER

BRAND BRITISH NAVY CUT

EASTERN & AUSTRALIAN LINES.

(COMPANIES Incorporated in ENGLAND) Taking Cargo on through Bills of Lading for Stralia, Java and Burma, Ceylon, India, Perelan Gulf, Mauritius, E. & S. Africa, Austrasi, acluding, New Zealand & Queensland Ports, Red Sea Egypt, Constantinople, Greece, Levantine Ports, Europe Etc. PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL FORTHNIGHTY DIRECT: ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS. (UNDER CONTRACT WITH H.M. GOVERNMENT.)

S. 3.

Tona

**BOUDAN

1*MIRZAPORE

RANOHI CARTHAGE

*BURDWAN

NALDERA RAJPUTANA

16,677

From Hong- kong (about)

Destination

7th Jan. | B'boy, Miles, Havre, L'don,

H'burg, Rotterdam, Antworp & Hull

| 6,700 | 11 Jan, noon. Straits, Colombo, & B'bay

| 17,000 | 14th Jan. | Bombay, Miles & L'ol

0,500 4th Feb.

i 14,000 28th Jan. Bombay, M'los & L'dan

M'los, Havro, L'don, H'burg, Rotterdam Antwerp & Hull 1.Bombay, M'los & Lidon Bombay. M'ion & L'do1

16,000 11th Feb. .17,000 25th Feb.

"Car only, Calle Casa Blanca, Calls Karachi.

Frequent connections from Fort Bald for Paisengers and Carro to Constantinople, Pireaus, Smyrna and other Levant Ports by Steamers of the Khedival Mall 9.8. Co.

BRITISH INDIA-APCAR SAILINGS.

TALMA

| 10,000

SANTHIA

TAKADA

7,000

11th Jan. 8,000 22nd Jan

4th Feb.

bpore, Penang & Calcutta

S'pora, Penang & Calcutta

S'pore: Ponang & Calout

D. I. Apcar Line steamers have excellent occommodation for lat and 2nd class passengers.

EASTERN & AUSTRALIAN SAILINGS (South).

NELLORE

TANDA NANKIN

7,000 1st Fob 1938.

7,000

| 7,000

3rd Mar.

1st Apr.

Manila, Rabaul,

Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne.

Regular Munthly Sallings. from Hongkong to Shanghal and Japan and Hongkong to Australia.

Hong-Kong to Sydney-19 daya,

Frequent connections from Australia with the following:-- The Union 8.8. Co.'s Steamers to the United Kingdom via New Zealand, Vancouver, San Francisco, etc,, ****

The P. & O. Royal Mail Steamers to London and

The P. & O. Branch Service of Steamers to London via Suex, The New Zealand Shipping Co.'s Blesmere for Southampton and Landon via Panama Canal.

*NELLORE

NALDERA TAKADA

SAILING TO SHANGHAI & JAPÁN.

7,000 7 Jan. 5 p.m. S'hal Moji, Kobe, Osaka

& Yoko | 16,000 | 18th Jan. | S'hai. Mcji. Kate & Yoko

7,000 13th Jan. | Amoy, S'hai, Moji, Kole

& Oenka

| *6,800 | 2511 Jan. S'hai. Moji. Kol & Yoko

| 17,000) 27th Jan. Shai, Kol & Yoku

ISOMALI RAJPUTANA CORFU

· 15,000 | 313 Feb. I S'hai, Fole & Yeke *RINGATORE Gion 23rd Fot. I S'hai, Moji, Kobe & Yokol COMORIN

15,000 24th Feb. S'hai, Kobe & Yoke ¡Carvo only. "Calle Nagoya o Yehi afabi.

All date are approximate and subject to attention without noties. Parcela Messuring not more than 5 c.ft. will bo received at the Co.'s Office up to noon on the day previous to selling, For Pasange Rates, Handbooks, Freights, etc., apply to

MACKINNONS, MACKENZIE & CO., P. & O. Bldg., Connaught Rd., Co.,

Agents.

TRAVEL A.-O. LINE

TO AUSTRALIA. Calling at Manila (P.Is.), Thursday Is., Cairns, Townsville, Brisbane, Sydney & Melbourne. British Steamers: CHANCTE TAIPING (Oil Bumers)).

FASTEST & MOST UP-TO-DATE STEAMERS IN THE SERVICE ELECTRIC LAUNDRY, BARBER SHOP, SURGEON AND STEWARDESS CARRIED,

Enjoy Your Short Leave in Australia and New Zealand. Hong Kong, Sydney-19 Days.

FIRST CLASS FARE TO SYDNEY, 176 RETURN

*

官

STEAMER TAIPING CHANGTE TAIPING CHANGTE

.. LONDON (via Australia) from $128.15.0. (Australian Newspapers on file).

Feb. 1st

Duo H'Kong Leaves H'Kong Leaves Manila Duo Sydney

Jan. 6th

Jan. 20th Jan, 18th Feb. 10th Feb. 17th Feb. 20th Mar. 8th Mar. 10th Mar. 17th Mar. 20th Apr. 5th Apr. 11th Apr. 18th Apr. 21st May 7th

AUSTRALIAN-ORIENTAL LINE, LIMITED. Butterfield & Swire, Agents.-Hong Kong-Shanghai.

MOM

MESSAGERIES

MARITIMES

FRENCH MAIL" STEAMERS.

Sailings from

To SHANGHAI.

Andre Lebon Felix Roussol G. Metzinger Porthos. Aramis Chenonceaux

18th Jan. 1st Feb. 14th Feb. 28th Feb. 14th Mar. 28th Mar, 11th Apr.

Athos .... D'Artagnan

25th Apr.

Hongkong.

To MARSEILLES via Saigon. Singapore, Penang, Colombs, Dibouti, (Adon). Suez, Port-Sald.

17th Jan,

D'Artagnan Andre Lebon Felix Roussel G. Metzinger

31st Jan. 14th Feb.

28th Feb.

14th Mar.

28th Mar,

11th Apr.

・Athos .... 25th Apr.

Porthos

Aramis

Chenonceaux.

We can issue through tickets to Egypt, Syrlan ports, East Africa, Madagascar by transhipment on our mail steamers at Port-Said or Djiboutri."

COMMERCIAL LINE

For DUNKIRK via Haiphong, Salgon-Oran—Le Havre

s.s. "Yangtsa"-on or about 13th January, 1993,

For full Particulars, apply to:.

Cia. dos MESSAGERIES MARITIMES,

3. Queen's Building.

Telephones: 26651.