1933-12-29 — Page 25

Unique Opportunity of

Travelling

in. the

Lowest

Fares

Ever

Quoted

EMPRESS OF BRITAIN

THE WORLD'S WONDER SHIP

Speed - Space

Sizo -

Itinerary from Hong Kong-March 21st for Shanghai, Chinwangtao (Peiping), Kobe, from Yokohamn, April 11th vialting, Honolulu, Hilo, San Francisco April 20, Los Angeles (San Pedro), Balboa, Cristobal, Havana, New York, May 14, thence to Cherbourg arriving |

Southampton May 21st

OR,"

TRANS-PACIFIC SAILINGS

LATO

Vong Kong Shanghai Nagusahl Steamers

LCAVE Artisa Empt. of Asia', Jan. 4 Jan. 6 Jan. 0 Empr. of Canada....Jan. 16 Jan. 18

Vapourr

HE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29 1933.

CONTRACT BRIDGE

By W. E. McKenney

Solution to Previous Contract

-Problem

This is the last of the four intor eating hands given to the writer by the team that will represent the Auction Bridgo Club of Chleago at the Vanderbilt cụp match.' It was played by A. B. Brown, a member of the Chicago team when it tied for the Vanderbilt cup the last time the event was played in the west in 1928. Brown-long has been rated ono of the outstanding players-not only in Chicago, but In the country...

While South's hand is rather

AAKD732

¤

SARDA

AQJ105

• AJDA 4982

W √

8

A100 874

Dealer

KQ107

J

A84

♥KGE

781%

Q10 7 3

Duplicate None Vul.

Opening lead-◆ K.

Robe KARTA

Tokohama Iooolału Leave Leave Jan. 10 Jan. 12 Jan. 21 Jan. 23 Jan. 30 Feb. 6 Feb 0

Victoria

South

Wekt

North Елас

Arrivo

Ролк

Pan

1 A

JAT. ZI

Pass

Pann

3

3 ▼

Feb. 4

Feb, 17 Fab. 18 Feb. 20 Feb. 25 Mar. 3 Mar, 11 Feb. 26 Feb. 28 Mar. 2

Mar, 14 Mar 16 Mar. 23 Mar. 23 Mar. 29 Mar. 31

Apt. Apr. 11 Apr. 13 Apr. 19 Apr. 24

PanA J.A

Рана

3 A

. Double-Pans.

l'ass I'AUR

18

TO MANILA

Empr. of Runala...Jan. 31 Feh. 2 Feb. 4 Empr. of Japan...Feb. 13 Fab. 15 Empr. of Aain Feb 23 Feb. 24 Empr. of Canada... Mar. 9 Mar. 11 Empr. of Rutala... Mar. 23 Mar. 25 Mar. 27 Empe. of Japan...Apr. 6. Apr. 8

EMPRESS OF RUSSIA

Jan. 4.

CANADIAN PACIFIC

Telephones: Passenger 20762. Freight 20042. Conton Agents: JARDINE MATHESON & CO., LTD.

ENYK

San Francisco vla Shanghai,

Asama Maru

Taiyo Maru Chichibu Mara

Seattle & Vancouver.

Japan Ports & Honolulu.

Wed, 10th Jan, at 10 a.m. „Wod., 24th Jan, at 10 a.m. ..Wed., 7th Feb, at 10 a.m.

Holan Maru (Starts from Kobe) Fri., 22nd Jan. Hikawa Maru (starts from Kobo) Sat., 3rd Feb. London, Marseillas, Antwerp & Rotterdam via

Singapore, Penang, Colombo & Suez.

Terukuni Maru

Hakusan Maru

Haruna Maru ...

weak, his partner has bld and re- | bid spades and has shown a second ault. Therefore. South is justified In taking the contract to four, In the face of East's bid, and holding four spades to the queen, Jack, ten. West hardly can be blamed doubling the contract.

for

However, it was the double that gave the situation away and allow ed Mr. Brown to make his contract,

The Play

The king of diamonds was opened and followed by another. diamond, which Brown, in the North, trump- ed. A small heart was played and East went in with the acc. He re turned another diamond and again Brown trumped.

Declarer now played the fuck of hearts and won in dummy with the {king. A ‘small trump was played from dummy and West played the queen.

North won the trick with the king. He now led the king of clubs and then à small club, winning in dummy with the queen. At this point, the remaining cards were as follows:

AAD7

.Fri, 5th Jan.

❤

A5

.........Sat., 20th Jan.

AJINS

.Sat., 3rd Feb.

W

10987

#

Q

Sat., 27th Jan.

..Sat., 24th Feb.

Dealer 8

Sydney & Melbourne via Manila & Ports.

Kamo Maru

Kitano 'Maru

Bombay via Singaporo, Penang, & Colombo,

Tangko Maru

*Mayobashi Maru

South America (West Coast)

..Thurs., 11th Jah. ...Mon., 29th Jan,

via Japan, Honolulu,

Los Angeles, Mexico & Panama.

Bokuyo Maru

Now York via Panama.

*Taketoyo Maru ......

Mon., 26th Feb.

..Mon., 16th Jan.

Liverpool via Port Sald, Beyrouth, Istanbul, Piraeus,

Genoa & Valencia.

*Durban Maru

Mon, 15th Jan.

· Calcutta via Singapore, Penang & Rangoon,

*Yamagata Maru

*Morioka Maru

Shanghai, Kobe & Yokohama.

*Akita Maru (Moji direct)

Katori Maru

Sat., 6th Jan,

Mon., 16th Jan.

Thurs., 4th Jan. .Sat., 6th Jan.

Kitano Mara (Nagasak direct) Fri., 19th Jan. *Cargo only.

For further information apply to:--

Tel.

NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA. (private exchanges to all Depts.)

107

18

Declarer now led the nine of dla monds from dummy and trumped In his own hand with the seven of spades. He re-entered dummy with the ten of clubs.

.

The losing heart now wha led and West was helpless. If he trumped with an honour, Drown would discard the ace of clubs and win the last two tricks with the ace and nine of spades.

However, if West trumped low, Brown then would win two trump tricks and his contract would be made.

Today's Contract Problem

North and South can make

a small slam If they play tho hand at the proper suit. With which sult as trump do you think the slam can be made..

and why?

WAKS754

100

These tiny Pills

DIKETTES)

prevent big ills.

CONSIGNEES' NOTICES. P & O BRITISH INDIA APCAR AND

EASTERN & AUSTRALIAN LINES.

THE DEN LINE STRAMERS,

LIMITED. *

From LEITH, MIDDLESBRO', ANTWERP, LONDON AND STRAITS.

The Steamship.

FARBEN LEDI"

(COMPANIES) incorporated in ENGLAND) N Taking Cargo on through Bills of Lading for Siralis, Java and Burmia, Ceylon, Ladia, Persian Gulf, Mauritius, E. & 8. Africa, Australasia, Hicluding, New Zealand & Queensland Ports, Red Sea Egypt, Constantinople, Grecce, Lavantine Porta, Europe: Etc PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL FORTHNIGHTLY 1. DIRECT ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS.TV

·(UNDER CONTRACT WITH H.M. GOVERNMENT.)

From Houg

B. 8.

CARTHAGR..

*BANGALORE

Consignees, of Cargo are hereby informed that all Goods are being landed at their risk Into the 'hazardous and/or extra hazardous Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf & Godown Co., Ltd, whence and/or from the wharves delivery may be obtained. Two or three Pinkettes at bed-

No claims will be admitted after time, taken whenever you are feeling the Goods have left the Godowns, and a bit off-colour, will usually gently all Goods remaining undelivered after yet speedily put matters right. Pin- December 28, will be subject to NALDERA koites, the gentle little laxative

liver

Солги print nature in an entirely normal he presented to the Undersigned on

are non-habit-forming,

and rent

All claims against the steamer | BHUTAN way to keep the digestivo argans or before January 11, 1934 or they functioning properly. Got a vial to-will not be recognized." day and safeguard yourself againstį To comply with the General Bonded constipation, disordered liver, bilious

Warchouso Regulations consignees attacks, unpleasant breath, pilca. must have Pinkettes are sold by nil chemists.

"BERKELEY

SQUARE"

RANPURA

*Вƒœà¤

Tour:

kong about)

DESTINATION

10 D001000h Dee.| Honilay. If los & L’don.

6,000 6th Jan: M'lcs, Hayro, L'den, H'burg,

I'dom, A'worp & Hull- |10,000|18th Jun: Bombay, M'los & L'don: 16,000 27th Jan. Bombay, M'les &-L'don

6,800 Brd Feb. | M'les, Invre, Lʻdon, H'burg,

··R'dam; "Alwerp & Bull 17,000 10th Feb, Bombay, M'les & L'bon

6,000 17th Feb. | M'les, Havre, L'den, H'burg,

R'dam, A'werp & Hull Bombay, M'les & L'den

|17,000|24th Feb:

a Revenue Officer in RAWALPINDI attendance when damaged dutiable

Calls Casa Blanca. *Cargo only.. goods are examined.

All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on December 27, at 10 nm, by Mesire. Goddard and Douglas.

No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bill of Lading will be counter- signed by,

Frequent connections from Port Bald for Passengers and Cargo to Constantinople, Pireaus, Smyrna and other Levant Ports by Steamers of the Khedivial Mall 8.8. Co.

SHIRALA

"GIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO., LTD.

Agents,

"ANTHIA

TAKADA

Hongkong, December 21, 1933.

THE

HONG KONG

PENINSULA HOTEL;

HONGKONG HOTEL; REPULSE BAY HOTEL:

PEAK HOTEL

& SHANGHAI

ASTOR HOUSE; PALACE HOTEL:

HOTELS

LIMITED.

In association with the Grand Hotel des Wagons Lite, Peking

Penang

The Scenic Gem of Malays

Runnymede Hotel

Malaya's Premier Hotel

_also_under_the_same_management THE CRAG HOTEL

Penang Hill

TA health station) CABLES "RUNNYMEDE" RUNNYMEDE HOTEL, LTD.

ST. FRANCIS

TEL.26634. 13A, QUEEN'S ROAD C.T26635.

WELCOME ALL TO

THE HOTEL

TO

DRINK OUT THE OLD YEAR

AND

DRINK IN A BRIGHT

NEW YEAR

BRITISH INDIA-APCAR SAILINGS.

8,000

6th Jan..

8,000

7,000

20th Jan. 3rd Feb.

S'pore, Penang & Caloutta B'pera, Penang & Calcutta S'pore, Penang & Calcutta

Calls Port Swettenham & Rangoon,

B. I. Apcar Line steamèrs have excellent accommodation for Lat and 2nd class passengera.

EASTERN & AUSTRALIAN SAILINGS (South).

NANKIN NELLORE TANDA

7,000

80th Dec.

7,000

Brd Feb. 7,000. Brd-Mar.

(Manila; Ralnul,

4 Brisbane, Sydney

and Melbourno

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

Hong-Kong to Sydney-10 days. Frequent connections from Austrails with the following:- The Union 8.8. Co.'s Steamers to the United Kingdom vla Now Zealand, Vancouver, San Francisco, etc.,

Thỏ P. & O. Royal Mall Steamers to London and

The P. & O. Branch Service of Steamers to London via Suez- The New Zealand Shipping Co.'s Steamers for Southampton and London vin Panama Canal.

Conru

*BHUTAN

NELLORE

*BEHAR

RANPURA

| *BOUDAN

RAWALPINDL.. TANDA

COMORIN

CHITRAL

RANCHI

CARTHAGE

*Co-go only..

SAILING TO SHANGHAI & JAPAN,

[15,000 (29th Dec, | S'hai, Kobe & Yoke 6,500 80th Dec. S'hai, Kobo & Yoko 7,000 7th Jan. 8'hai, Moji, Kobe 4 Yoko 0,600 11th Jan. | 8'hai, Moji,[Kobe & Yoko 17,000 12th Jon. S'hai, Kobe & Yolu 0,800 24th Jun. S'hai, Koba & Yoko 17,000 20th Jan. { B'hai, Kobe & Yoko

7,000 4th Feb. S'hai, Moji, Kobo & Yuko 15,000 9th Feb. S'hini, Kobo & Yoko |10,000 28rd Foɓ. | S'baj, Kobe & Yoko [17,000 9th Mar. S'hai, Kobe & Yoko 15,000 28rd Mur. S'hai, Kobe & Yoko

All dates are approximate and subject to alteration without notice, Parcelas Moasuring not more than 5 c.ft, will be received at the Čol's Office up to neon on the day previous to sailing

For Pasango Raten, Handbooks, Freight, etc., apply to" B

MACKINNON, MACKENZIE & CO,

Agente,

P. & O. Bldg., Connaught Road, Central.;

THE

SWEDISH EAST ASIATIC

SERVICE OF FAST MOTOR VESSELS (with limited, but exceptionally good, passenger accommodation), Homewards to:

Port Said, Marseilles, Algiers, Oran, Rotterdam (Amsterdam) Hamburg, Oslo, Gothenburg and other Scandinavian Ports. via Manila and Straits Settlements

M.V. "TAMARA”.

M.V. "PEIPING"

Outwards for:

Sailing about .1st January .4th Feb.

SHANGHAI & JAPAN PORTS.

M.V. "FORMOSA" M.V. "SHANTUNG" Passenger Rates:

Hong Kong to Mediterranean Hong Kong to Rotterdam

GILMAN & CO., LTD.

Hongkong

Sailing about

.20th Jan.

19th Feb.

£18

£66

G. E. HUYGEN Canton.

Agents:

h

BARBER-WILHELMSEN

Pacific

LINE.

MONTHLY SERVICE.

SAN FRANCISCO

LOS ANGELES

To Panama

BALBOA

CRISTOBAL

NEXT SAILING

Atlantic

NEW YORK “

BOSTON

M.V. "TAI PING"

on

18th JANUARY.

EXCELLENT, ACCOMMODATION

FOR 12 PASSENGERS. .

DODWELL & CO., LTD.

Queen's Building.

Agents.

Telephone 28021.

*

务器

N

W

+ Blind)

Dealer!

АЛКОЙ

Q3 10 8 2

AS $7

(Blind)

Bolution in next issuo. “ 18

BRITISH WATCHDOG.

H.M.S. ADVENTURE SOON TO COME EAST

London, Dec. 28.

the only H.M.S. Adventure, cruiser-minalayer in the Royal Navy, recommissions to-day at. De- vonport to propüro for duty on the China Station.

The warship is duo in Singapore on February 25. Sho is command- ed by Captain William H. Geil, [D.S.O.-Reuter,

NEW YEAR'S DAY MENU.

Tiffin $1.50.

1. St. Francis Cream Soup. 2. Tomato Consomme,

3. Fried Sole, Tartar Sauce,

4. Grilled Lamb Chop.

5. Baked Cheese & Spaghetti.

:

6. Pomade of Beef.

7. Shredded Pork & Rice.

8. Shrimp & Eggs (French Stylol. ...9. Roast Sucking Pig. Apple

Sauce. 10. Roast Turkey & Stuffing, 11. Roast Potatoes. 12. Anna. Potatoes,

13. Spinach Souffle.

14. Cauliflower.

15. Cold Vost & Ham Plo. 16. Cold Camo Pla 17. Xmas Pudding.

18. Mince Pio,

19, Cheese & Biscuits.

20. Fruit & Nuts. ** 21. Coffee or Tear

Dinner $2.00.

1. St. Francis Cocktail.

2. Favourite Cream Soup.

3. Garoupa Lemonde,

4. Fried Veal, Russian Style.

5. Fondon Pork Chop.

6. Devilled Duck,"

7. Chow Fan.

8. Roast Turkey & Ham

9. Roast Saddle of Lamb.

10. Baked Potatoes. 11. Cauliflower.

12. Cold Asparagus, Russian Sauco,

13. Cold Park Pla.

14. Plum Pudding, Brandy Sauce.

15. Mince Pio..

1G. Choose & Discults.

17. Fruit & Nuts. -

18 Tea or Coffee..

MOM

MESSAGERIES

MARITIMES

FRENCH MAIL STEAMERS Sailings from Hongkong.

To SHANGHAI-KOBE,

Chenonceaux D'Artognan

Athos

TƏ MARSŢILLUS via Salgem Singapore, Colombo, Djibautri (Adon), Suar, · Part-Sald.

Porthos

2nd Jan Chenonceaux d'.......16th Jan, D'Artagnan k B0th Jan 48th Feb,

31st Dec. 14th Jan. .28th Jan,

Athon

Aramis ** 9th Føb.

Andra Labon, 25th Feb.

Aramia 14267., 27th - Fab.

We can hasus through tickets to Egypt, Syrian ports,

· East Africa, Madagascar by transhipment on our mall steamers

at Port-Sald or Djiboutri.

For full Particulars, apply tos.

Cla. dəé MESSAGERIKE MARITIMES,

Telephone: 26651,

Quein'e Building,'

Page 25Page 26