SPECIAL SAILING
"EMPRESS OF BRITAIN"
THE WORLD'S
WONDER SHIP
to EUROPE
FROM HONG KONG
6 A.M.
FEBRUARY 15 YOKOHAMA MARCH 9th
to Cherbourg and Southampton on the luxurious liner "Empress of Britain" completing a world cruise.
-japan
See Peiping Honolulu California
Panama Canal. Spend a day and night in Balboa Havana and New York.
Arriving Cherbourg, Southampton April 18th.
Shore trips included at ports of call.
CANADIAN PACIFIC
ALL THE WAY.
NYK
San Francisco. vla Shanghai, Japan Ports & Honolulu.
Chichibu Maru
Tatsuta Maru
Asama Maru
Seattle & Vancouver.
..Tucs., 14th Feb. at 2 a.m.
.Wed, 22nd Feb.
...Wed., 15th March.
Hiyo Maru (starts from Kobe) Mon., 20th Feb. Helan Mary (starts from Kobe) Mon., 15th March. London, Marseilles, Antworp & Rotterdam via
Singapore, Penang, Colombo & Suez.
Suwa Maru ....
Fushimi Maru
Hakozaki Maru
..Sat, 18th Feb. ..Sat, 4th March. ..Sat., 18th March,
Sydney & bourne vla Manila & Ports,
Kĺtano Maru
Bombay via Singapore, Penang & Colombo.
Atauta Maru
Ginyo Maru
"Genos Maru
South America (West Coast) via Japan, Honolulu,
Los Angeles, Mexico & Panama.
Holyo Maru
..Sat, 25th Feb.
Sat, 25th March.
...Fri., 10th Feb.
Wed., 15th Feb.
Fri, 10th March.
..Tues., 14th Feb.
Wed., 8th Feb.
Wed., 15th Feb.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1933.
HONGKONG WEDDING. | CONTRACT
MISS DINAH SMITH AND MR.
WBL SPRINTALL
The wedding was solemnised.on Sunday afternoon at St. Andrew's Church, Kowloon, between Mr. William James Sprintail, son of Mrs, and the late Mr. G. T. Sprintall of West Hartlepool, and Miss Dinah Isabella Smith, daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Smith, also of West Hartlepool.
The Bride, who was given away by Mr. C. W. Bainbridge, was at tired in white satin crepe, with veil, and carried a banquet of arum illes. Sha was attended by Mias H. A. Makings as bridesmaid and Matron Mra, C. W. Bainbridge as
of Honour. The best man was Mr. 1. E. Selwyn Jonça.
The Rev. W. W. Rogers officiated, Mr. Rupert Baldwin being at the
organ.
BRIDGE
By W. E. McKenney
An important feature of alam bidding is to show distribution whenever possible. Distribution plays a more important part in the bidding of slams than do high card tricks. When holding two strong suits the longer sult must be bid first. For example let us take the following hand:
EAST
AA4 ♥7-5
A-J-9.5-2 *K-J-7-4
◆10-8- 6-5 10-2
NORTH A9.3
are at
V3.8-4 +0.6. 4-3 ◆K-10-7
A-10- tealer 40-8-
6-2 6-3 SOUTH
AK-Q-J-7-2- VA-K-Q-9-6«»3
4
Following the ceremony a recep tion was held at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Bainbridge, Hankow Road. The happy couple
honeymazon spending their Масло.
Opening the Bidding
South can normally expect to lose a apade, a diamond and a club. He has a right to figure that the
IN MEMORIAM. CATHEDRAL SERVICE FOR REV. C. I. BLANCHETT There was a large gathering of the Chinese and Europeans at Cathedral last evening when a memorial service to the Rev. C. heart ault will break, and of course is depending upon the beat posal- Blanchett, the well-known meble distribution when he sionary attached to the C.M.S. in South China, who died at Canton on Saturday, was held.
The service was conducted by the Rev. N. V. Halward, assistant chaplain, and in a short address the Rev. A. D. Stewart, head of St. Paul's College, aulogised tho work of the Rev. Mr. Blanchett while in South China
counts trick.
only one losing opade Therefore, with a strong two sui- ter, South cannot be criticized for opening with an orignal two bia.] However, under no circumstances would I ever recommend an open- ing two bid with anything weaker than this hand. And I would not complain if my partner were to Jopen this hand with 'n one bid. The service was chora), and In response to the two heart bid, the hymns, "Let Saints on earth North immediately knows that in concert sing" and "Happy are there is a slam in the band. His they, that love God," and the partner has told him that he has psalm "The Lord is my Shepherd" but three losing cardo. He further were aung. The lesson was taken knows that a two bid says, "Partner powerful hand but I want from the 7th. Chapter of the Book I have
your assistance in selecting the of the Revelations.
proper declaration at which the hand should be played," there. fore North known that his partner has another bid. It cannot be no trump because North holds too
CINEMA SCREENINGS.
(Continued from Page 10.)
as her motives are remarkable. When many high card tricks. Then it is the World War robs her of the fulfill-a second suit, which is undoubted- ment of the one romanico which harly spades. With this in mind, come Into her life, she is left dazed North should make the bid that by the tragedy of it and desperat. will make it as easy as possible over the emptiness of her heart. It for partner to show his distribu then that the greatest emotional reaction in case there is a grand slam tion to a crisis ever conceived by in the hand. This best response is dramatist is set in motion and neve.three diamonds. It is a positive atons until it runs its inevitable course response and keeps the bidding With Nina's craving for love there i hunger for a child which is denied her low,
After three diamonds South will by marriage with a man she delude: herself into thinking she loves. Abid three spades. After opening second man loves her timidly and she with an original two bid you mus necepta his devotion as she would the
never jump the bid unless it le of a faithfol dog. But there is a thire into a slam. North should bid man of other mettle who changes her
our no trump-this bid of four whole achemo of life. How she be
10 trump is simply a slam invita comes a mother and averts discover,
-Ion and shows partner control o of her dangerous secret is the triump
of a drama tensely alive and sign-wo suits. North knows that th ficant. Clark Gable and other in
"Strange Interlude" memorable.
Liverpool via Port Sald, Beyrouth, Istanbul, Piraeus.artists aid Miss Shearer in making
Genca & Valencia.
*Delagoa Maru
- Calcutta via Singapore, Penang & Rangoon.
*Muroran Maru
*Akita Maru
Shanghai, Kobe & Yokohama.
Lima Maru (Moji direct) ....Tues., 14th Feb. Terukuni Maru
Wed., 15th Feb.
hand is not going to be played a 10 trump because his partner ha shown two sults and he will un doubtely desire to play the hand
BUSY SESSION AHEAD at one of theas suits.
PARLIAMENT TO RE- ASSEMBLE AFTER RECESS London, Feb, G. Parliament reassembles after the Christmas recess to-morrow, and bury session is in prospect.
Foreign affairs are likely to oc- NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA.cupy much attention, particularly War Debts, Disarmament and the (private exchanges to all Depts.)
Far Eastern situation.
Atauta Maru (Nagasaki direct) Fri., 17th Feb. *Cargo only.
For further information apply to:-
Tel. 80201.
Now the Small Slam.
With the information that his partner has control of two suits, it is now Immaterial to South which a,two suits he holds control over. Jouth further knows that his part- 1er does not hold normal support either of the majors as he has ailed to support either of them 10wover, North's bid of four no trump docs show that his hand in not vo'd of either suit and un-f toubtedly does
not
contain A
In domestic matters, the Finance and unemployment question wili overshadow others, particularly as the time when the Budget will be introduced is approaching.-British wireless.
ingletion of either suit.
With this information, the so- fest suit for South to select at
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EASTERN & AUSTRALIAN LINES.
BERVICES CONTRACTUELS DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
The Motor-ship,
"FELIX ROUSSEL" Arrived Hongkong on Tuesday,
the Blat January, 1983. From MARSEILLES &c. Consiguess of Cargo by the above named steamer are hereby informed that their goods with the exception of Opfum, Tronure and Valaabies being landed and placed at their risk In the Godowns of the Hongkong Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co. Ltd., Kowloon, wbence delivery can be obtained as the geoda are landod.
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Good not cleared within 7 days including date of arrival, will be subject to rent.
All claims must be sent to the undersigned before the Friday, the 10th February, 1983, or they will not be_recognizole-
Damaged Packages must be left in the Gedowns for examination by the consigners, and the Company's Bur- vayer Mussres-Goddard and Douglas at 10th am on Tuesday, the 7th Consignees must February, 1938, have a Revenue Officer in attendance when damagod datiable goeda examined by the Company's Bur тоуств
No claims will be admitted after. the goods have left the Godowns.
No Fire Insurance will be effected by us in any case whatever,
R. ONL
Hongkong, B1st January, 1938.
Agent.
N. Y. K. LINE (NIPPON YUSEN HAISHA.)
From EUROPE and STRAITS.
The Steamship,
"HAKOZAKI MARU.” having arrived from the above ports, Consignees of Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed and placed at their risk in the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown "Company's Godowns at Kowloon, whenco delivery may be obtained.
Goods not cleared by the 11th February, 1993, will be subject to rent
Damaged packages must be left in the Godowns for examination by the Consignce's and the Co.'s representa tiven on any Tuesdays and Fridays, at 2.80 p.m. within the free storage period. For the examination of damaged dutiable goods, the con- signees must arrange for a Revenue Offler to be present,
All claims must be presented with in ten days of the steamer's arrival here, after which date they cannot be recognized.
No claims will be admitted after the goods have left the Godowns.
No fire insurance has been effected.
NIPPON YUSEN KAISILA, Hongkong, 4th February, 1033.
Capetown, Feb. 6. Mr. D. F. Malan, Minister of Railways and Harbours, was takon suddenly and dangerously ill this afternoon. Ho was rushed off to operation War hospital and an performed but he did not recover. -Router Morning Post Special.
which to play the hand would be hearts, therefore, his next b should be alx hearts.. North should not try for the grand slam as the bidding clearly indicates that both hands contain a losing club,
It so happens that South can make a small slam at either hearts or spades as the ace of clubs is the only trick that East and West can win.
cannot
Safford not to fit Decarbo
10% to 20% less Petrol.
No Decarbonising.
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Destination
16,000 11 Feb. noon. Bombay, M'lon & L'don 17,000 28th Fea | Bombay, M'lan & L'dox 6,800 4th Mar. | M'los, Havza. L'dop.
H'burg, Rotterdam, Antwerp & Hol). 15,000 11th Mar. | Bombay, M❜les & Lidon 15,000 28th Mar. | Bombay & L'don
*Cargo only. 1¤«la Casa Blanca.
Karachi, Cutch, Hundvie & Kundla. Frequent connections from Fort Bald for Passengers uni Cargo te Constantinople, Pireaus, Smyrus and other Levani Parta by Steamers
of the Khedirial Milf 8.5, ÖL
PAKADA SIRDHANA TILAWA TALMA
BRITISH INDIA-APCAR SAILINGS,
7,000 10th Feb- 18,000] 22 Fok 2.30 p.m.
| 10,000 | 5th May.
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NANKIN
EASTERN & AUSTRALIAN SAILINGO (South).
NELLORE
7,000
3rd Mar.
7,000
1st Apr.
7,000
2nd May,
Manila, Rabaul,
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Regular Monthly Sallinge from Bengkong to Bhanghal und Japan and Hongkong to Amstreba.
Hong-Kong to Sydney—19 days. Frequent connections from Australia with the following b The Union SB, Ca's Steamers to the United Kingdom via Ney Zealand, Vancouver, San Francisen, etc.,
The P. & O. Royal Mail Steamers to Lendon and
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ITANDA
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& Yoke 15,000 | 9 Feb 4 p.m. | 8'hai. Kobe & Yoko 10,000 11th Feb. | Amoy, #ðal, Mojl, Koba
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7,000 5th Mar. | S'hai, Moji, Kobe, Osaka
& Teko
| 17,000 | 10th Mar, ↑ S'bai, Kode & Toko 6,000 | 1911 Mar. | B'hai, Kobe & Yoko 115,000 23rd Mar. | 6hai, Boli & Yoko vo only. *Calls Nagoya & Ych nicht. alla Nefore. All date ore approximate and subject to attention without nation. Parcela Messuring not more than & c.ft. will be received at the Co.'s Office up to noon on the day previous to sailing For Passage Rates, Handbooks, Freights, etc., apply to
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Time in Transit.
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26
31
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23rd May,
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TO MARSEILLES via Saigon. Singapore, Penang, Colomba, Dijboutri, (Aden), Suga, Furt-Said.
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