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ARISTOCRATS OF THE PACIFIC

"EMPRESSES”

Offer the Utmost in SPEED-SIZE-SPACE-LUXURY.

AND

SERVICE

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4. 1933.

CONTRACT BRIDGE

By W. E. McKenney

OBITUARY

DEATH OF MRS A. BAIN AFTER BRIEF ILLNESS

The deep sympathy of his many friends will be extended to Mr. A. Bain, Manager of the Athena The most important thing to Studio, in the great loas he hur learn when playing the one over sustained in the death of his wife, one system of contract bidding is Mrs. Bertha Bain, which occurr-

between the difference

# Loned at the Matilda Hospital on structive bid and a sign-off. ld, Thursday night, from pleurisy duo to

an and double pneumonia. the fact that third

The deceased lady, who is a fourth hand may open much weak- er than first or second in this daughter of the lato Mr. Bagnis system which may seem confusing and of Mrs. Bassis of Shanghai. to those who have played a system arrived in the Colony at the be in which just the opposite is true.ginning of last year, when she One thing that must be remem- met and subsequently married bered is, the fact that partner Mr. Bain. During the compara- Copons third or fourth hand does tively short period she had been not necessarily mean that hela in the Colony, Mrs. Bain made a not permitted to hold more than a host of friends, and her demine, minimum. Take for example the at the early age of 28 years, came'

Kobe Takohama Honolulu Vensure following hand.

Blamere Hepr. of Bossin Empr. of Japan Impr. of Asia Empr. of Canada

Hong Kong benchal Neemanki

Leave

ATTITS

IMATO Letra Feb. 17 Feb. 10 Feb. 21 Feb. 23 Feb. 25

Mar. 4 Mar. 2

Mar. 7 Mar. 17 Mar. I MAT. 21 Bfar. 23

Leath

Laare

Arrive

Mar. 6

Mar. 9 Mar.15

r. 25

Mar.20

Apr. 3

Mar. 24

Mar. 26

Mar. 20 Mar. 31

Apr. 7

Apr. 12

Empr. of Russia Empr. of Japan Kapr. of Asia

Apz. 7

Apt. 9 Apr. 11

Apr. 13

Apr. 15

Apr. 24

Apr. 21 May

Apr. 23

Apr. 26

Apr. 28

May] 4

May 0

May 7 May

B

May 11

May 13

May 22

Empr, of Canada Empr. of Russia Empr. of Japan

May 19

May 21

May 24

May 26

June 9

June 7

45

Jane 3 June 4 June 16 June 18

June 6

June 8 June 10

June 10

♥K-10-

Jaun 21 June 23

June 20

July 4

8-6-2

A-7-5

HONGKONG TO MANILA

EMPRESS OF JAPAN

SAILING

SATURDAY, 4th FEBRUARY 8.00 P.M.

For further information please apply to:--

CANADIAN PACIFIC

NY.K.

San Francisco via Shanghai, Japan Ports & Honolulu.

Chichibu Maru

Tatsuta Maru

Asama Maru

Scattle & Vancouver.

Wed, 8th Feb.

Wed., 22nd Feb. Wed., 15th March.

Hiyo Maru (starts from Kobe) Mon., 20th Feb. Heian Maru (starts from Kobe) Mon., 13th March. London, Marseilles, Antwerp & Rotterdam via

Singapore, Penang, Colombo & Suez.

Suwa Maru

Fushimi Maru

Hakozaki Maru

..Sat. 18th Feb.

Sydneybourne via Manila & Ports.

Kitano Maru

Bombay via Singapore, Penang & Colombo.

*Genon Mary

South America (West Coast) via Japan, Honolulu,

K«J»B«

4

A 8-2

G-5

◆K-J-8-4-3

10-6-3-2

[NORTHI AA-K-Q-

6-4

WEST

Denter SOUTH

AJ-10-9-7-3

VJ-9-4-3

09-2

40-7

VA-7

◊ Q-10-6 A-9-5

pass.

as a great shock. An additional sad feature is that nows was re- ceived of the death of her father in Shanghal less than six weeks ago.

At the funeral which took place In the Jewish Cemetery, Wongnel- chong. last evening, a large num ber of friends gathered to pay thelr last respects, including of the Jewish com- membera munity, representatives of Mesars. Lane, Crawford and Co. Ltd., (in) whose service deceased had been engaged as a member of the per- fumery department staff), and re- presentatives of other communi-

thes

The last services were perform- ed by Rabbi Eliza.

present Amongst those

were

South, the dealer, must West doen not have Aufficient the bereaved husband and mother- strength to open the bidding sec-in-law. Madame A. Lebon, accom- ond hand and ps3 ch. While panied by M. Lebon; Mr. and North is third hand and might Mrs. S. Dunn, Mrs. Weill and Mr. desire to put in a psychic diamond Leo Weill, Mr. and Mrs. Gubbay, bid. I don't believe it advisable Mr. and Mrs. F. X. Gomes, Mr. with this type of holding as there and Mrs. H. R. Latham, Mrs. J. Chiffon, Grant, Madame in no combination of cards that Mr. partner could hold to which this Messrs. H. B. Joseph, Harry hand can be of any assistance. Joseph, E. M. Joseph, A. Landau, Both majors are wide open and in E. Landau. W. Goldenberg, A. partner gets in the lend Goldenberg, E. J. Ainslic. E. M. against an opponent's contract Raymond, W. R. Fleming. I. you certainly don't want diamonds Odell, M. A. Beltrao; L. A. Toblas,

jack. led through your king

case

East is fourth hand and

Bast har

Therefore, it is a good third hanZank, and others.

In addition to those from the pasu.

has family and relatives, there was a from quite a powerhouse. His original large number of wreatha

offerings were bid should be one spade which frienda outside the Jewish com South would pass, West overcalla munity. Floral with two hearts, and North passes, also sent by the Directors and the Manager, a very fine hand-he Staff of Lane Crawford. by Chit- has made a fourth hand opening fon. Limited, and bid. His next bid must convey to St. Francis Hotel, Partner the information regarding his strength. To bid two spades would be considered as a sign-off, by partner. A bid of three trump might stop the bidding at the wrong epot.

110

The best bid is a jump shift bld

a declaration| in spades-namely

of three spades. This is a bid of

EXTENSION FUND.

DONATIONS TO THE SAILORS' AND SOLDIERS HOME

The Rev. E. C. H. Tribbeck grate-

one more than is necessary and in-fully acknowledges, on behalf of forms partner that the bidding the Committee of the Sailors' and is Soldiers' Home, the following dona- must continue until a game reached. South would pass and tions to the Extension Fund:

West must not rebid his P. R. I. Ist Br. South Wales

Borderera wenk heart sull, but, as his heart.

.Sat., 4th March.

Sat, 18th March.

Atauta Maru

..Sat, 25th Feb.

.Sat., 25th March.

Ginyo Maru

.Fri., 10th Feb. .Wed., 16th Feb.

now

.Fri. 10th March.

.Tuen., 14th Feb.

Wed., 8th Feb. .Wed., 16th Feb,

you

Los Angeles, Mexico & Panama.

suit has a tenace position, and Commodore E. McC. W.

Lawrie, D.S.O. safely also the club suit, he can

100.00

20.00

Liverpool via Port Said, Beyrouth, Istanbul, Piraeus, go to three no trump even though H.M,S, Cornwall Canteen 20.00

Helyo Maru ....

Genoa & Valencia.

Delagoa Maru

Muroran Maru

*Akita Maru

Calcutta via Singapore, Penang & Rangoon,

Shanghai, Kobe & Yokohama.

Terukuni Maru.

"Lima Maru (Moji direct)

..Wed., 15th Feb. Tues., 14th Feb.

Atsuta Maru (Nagnanki direct) Fri., 17th Feb. *Cargo only.

For further information apply to:-

Tel. 30291.

he holds a singleton spude.

Committee

It does not generally pay to bid Hongkong Stock Exchange 250.00 three no trump when holding a Messrs. Goddard & Douglas 50,00 singleton in partner's suit unless P. O. Tel. Capstick

G.00 0.25

Funds are urgently needed-all

have side compensating "Ditty Box" strength which West has. As long

as West has elected to bid only gifts will be very welcome; they three no trump, after the Jump may be sent either to the S. C. M. shift forcing bid, East should not Post or to the Sailors' and Soldiers become too optimistic on the hand Home, 22, Hennessy Rond.

All cheques should be made pay- and attempt to bid any more, but should be content to play the band able to the Treasurer and crossed

"Extension Fund Account.'

NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA. | at three no trump. (private exchanges to all Depts.)

BARBER WILHELMSEN

LINE

EXPRESS SERVICE TO NEW YORK

Via

SAN FRANCISCO-LOS ANGELES

PANAMA.

NEXT SAILING

M.V. “TAI PING YANG” ·

FEBRUARY 16th.

All Vessels have Excellent Accommodaticu, for 12 Passengers,

Time in Transit,

Hongkong to San Francisco

25 days

Hongkong to New York

Hongkong to Los Angeles

26 42

H

Queen's Buildings.

Fares. G$190.00

G$195.00

G$310,00

The Play

With a diamond opening. West gave West four club tricks and he will go up with the ten spot and was able to develop a squeeze on will make five no tromp At one the South hand thereby making table North opened a club which 1six no trump.

SHIPBUILDERS,

SHIP REPAIRERS,

BOILER MAKERS,

FORGE MASTERS,

OXY-ACETYLENE AND

ELECTRIC WELDERS,

MECHANICAL AND

ELECTRICAL

CONSIGNEES' NOTICE.

SERVICES CONTRACTUELS DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.

The Motor-ship,

"FELIX ROUSSEL" Arrived Hongkong on Tuesday, the Bist January, 1933. From MARSEILLES &c. Consignees of Cargo by the above named steamer are hereby informed that their goods with the exception of Opium, Treasure and Valuables aro being landed and placed at their risk Hongkong of the In the Godowns Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co. Ltd., Kowloon, whence delivery can obtained as the goods are landed.--

Goods not cleared within 7 days including date of arrival, will be aubject to rent.

Lo tho All claims must be sent undersigned before the Friday, the 10th February, 1933, or they will not bo recognized.--

15

† & O BRITISH-INDIA APCAR AND EASTERN & AUSTRALIAN LINES.

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

B. S.

Tons

be

From Hong- kong (about)

Dannged Packages must be left in the Godawns for examination by the consignees, and the Company's Sur- veyor Messra:-Goddard and Douglas 7th Tuesday, the at 10th a.m. on February, 1933. Consignees must have a Revenue Officer in attendance when damaged dutiable goods

the Company's Sux- examined by

veyors.

aro

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

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

R. OHL,

Agent, Hongkong, 31st January, 1933.

DAI NIPPO

Destination

BURDWAN 0,500 | 4 Feb. 4 p.m. | M'los, Havre, L'don, H'burg, Rotterdam Antwerp & Hull 16,000 11th Feb. Bombay, M'lon & Lidop 17,000 25th Foo. | Bombay, M'lon & L'don

4th Mar. M'les, Havre, L'don,

NALDERA RAJPUTANA +*BOMALI

6,800

H'burg, Rotterdam, Antwerp & Hu)}

CORFU

15,000 | 11th Mar. COMOIUIN

15,000 25th Mar: *Cargo only. 10alls Casa Blanca.

Bombay, Mles & Lidop

Bombay & L'don

iKarachi, Cutch, Mandvis& Kundla. Frequent connections from Port Said for Passengers and Carge to Constantipople, Pireaus, Bmyraz and other Levant Ports by Steamers of the Khedivial Mall 8.8. Co.

TAKADA SIRDHANA TILAWA

TALNA

BRITISH INDIA-APCAR

7,000 10th Feb. 19th Fob. 5th Mar.

8,000

10,000

10,000

19th Mar,

SAILINGS.

S'pore, Penang & Calcutta S'pore, Penang & Calcu S'pore, Penang & Calcutta

'poro, Penang &'Csirukkur

D. I. Apear Line steamem have excellent accommodation for In and 2nd class passengers.

EASTERN & AUSTRALIAN-SAILINGÓ (South).

EPPARE

ASAHI BEER

TANDA NANKIN NELLORE

$

kole Agents

7,000!

7,000

7,000

3rd Mar. 1st Apr. 2nd May.

Manila, Rabaul,

Brlabano, Sydney and Melbourne.

Regular Monthly Sailings from Hongkong to Shanghai and Japan and Hongkong to Australia.

Hong-Kong to Sydney-10 days.

Frequent connections from Australia with the following:~~~ The Union 8.8. Co.'s Steamers to the United Kingdom, vis New Zealand, Varicouver, San Francisco, etc,

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

The P. & 0. Branch Service of Steamers to London via Sucs.

The New Zealand Shipping Co.'s Steamera or Southampton and London via Panama Canal.

SAILING TO SHANGHAI & JAPAN.

7,000 6 Feb. Midnight, 'S'hai. Moji, Kobe, Drak

PILSENER BEER)

GRAND PRIZE

MITSUI BUSSAN KAISHA LTD.

HONGKONG

ITANDA

TILAWA

| 10,000 | 10th Feb. |

CORFU

TALMA

COMORIN

*NANKIN

RANPURA

"BHUTAN

CHITRAL

ASAHI

BEER

ASAHI

LAGER BEER

SPECIALLY BREWED

EXPORT.

EWERY

COMPANY

TOKYO.

JAPAN

LIMITED

BEST

A

to fit

You cannot afford not to Decarbo

10% to 20% less Petrol.

No Decarbonising.

-DRY DOCK- Length 787 Feet. Length on Blocks 750 Feet,

Depth on Centre of SM(H.W.0.S.T.) 34 fL 8 Ins.

THE TAIKOO DOCKYARD & ENGINEERING COMPANY

OF HONGKONG, LIMITED.

SALVAGE TUG “TAIKOO"

ENGINEERS.

Telephone 28021.

For Passenger and Freight information please apply.

DODWELL & CO., LTD

Agents.

For the Best

LOCAL VIEWS

and

PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHS

Go To

MEE CHEUNG

"Studlo, Ice House St.

Branch, 7, Beaconsfield Arcado.

Hongkong-

Tol. Address" TAIKOODOCK ** Telephone No. 30211.. Call Flag: "C" over "ANS. PERNANT,'

-THREE SLIPWAYS- Capable of Handling Ships up to 4,000 Tons displacement.

Electrio Crane at Sea Wall, Capable of Lifting 100 Tons at 70 Feet Radkus.

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,

Agents.

HONGKONG, CHINA & JAPAN.

1 BANGALORE

15,000 16th Feb. 6,100 23rd Feb. 10,000 24th Feb. 15,000 24th Feb.

7,000 5th Mar.

17,000 | 10th Mar. 6,000 19th Mar. 15,000 23rd Mar

& Yoko

Amoy, S'bai, Moži, Kobe

& Oenka

S'hai, Kele & Yoko' 'S'hai, Moji, Kobo & Ycke Amoy, Moji, Kobe & Oraka S'hai. Kele & Yoke S'hai, Moji, Kobe, Osaka

& Yoko S'hai, Kobe & Yoko S'hai, Kobe & Yoko

S'hai, Kobe & Yoko

Calls Nagoya,

Cargo only. "Calls Nagoya & Yohraicbi.

All date are approximate and subject to attention without notice. Parcels Messuring net more than 5 c.ft. will be received at the Co.'s Olce up to noon on the day previous to selling For Passage Rates, Handbooks, Freights, etc., apply to

MACKINNONS, MACKENZIE & CO.,

P. & D. Bldg., Connaught Rd., Cp,

Agenta.

TRAVEL A.-O. LINE

To AUSTRALIA. Calling at Manila (P.Js.), Thursday Is., Coins, Townsville, Brisbane, Sydney & Melbourne.

CHANGTE-TAIPING

(Oil Burners).

British Steamers:

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

די

STEWARDESS CARRIED.

Enjoy Your Short Leave in Australia and New Zealand. Hong Kong, Sydnoy--19 Days. FIRST CLASS FARE TO SYDNEY, £76 RETURN

H

STEAMER

CHANGTE

TAIPING CHANGTE TAIPING

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

Due H'Kong Leaves H’Kong Leaves Manila Duo Bydney

Feb. 10th Feb. 17th Feb. 20th

Mar. 10th Mar. 17th Apr. 11th Apr. 18th

Mar, 8th

Mar. 20th Apr. 5th Apr. 21at May 7th

May 9th May 19th May 22nd, June 7th

AUSTRALIAN-ORIENTAL LINE, LIMITED. Butterfield & Swire, Agents.-Hang Korg--Shanghai.

MM

MESSAGERIES

MARITIMES

FRENCH MAIL STEAMERS.

Sailings from

To SHANGHAI,

G. Metzinger Porthos Aramis Chenonceaux Athos 11 D'Artagnan Andra Lebón Felix Roussel..

14th Feb. 28th Feb. 14th Mar.

28th Mar. 11th Apr.

25th Apr.

9th May,

23rd May,

Hongkong.

To MARSEILLES via Salgon, Singaporo, Ponang, Colomba, Dijboutri (Adani, Sues

Port-Said.

Felix Roussel G. Matzinger Porthos.

Aramis... Chenonceaux Athos II

D'Artagnan

Andra Labon,

14th Feb

28th Felt

14th Mak

28th Mar. 11th Apr. 25th Apr.

1

9th May. 23rd May. !

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

COMMERCIAL LINE F

For DUNKIRK via Haiphong, Saigon Oran La Hayre

5.s. "Loubert Bleon or about 16th February, 1983.

For full Particulars, apply to NA

CR: das MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. Telephones; 26651, 3," "Quben's Ballding.