CONTRACT BRIDGE
OLYMPIC TOURNAMENT IN FEBRUARY NEXT
In an advertisement elsewhere in this laue, Bridge devotees are urged to save the right of February 4, 196, for the Olympic in Hongkong. The success here of the 1935 tournament has led the committee to believe there will be #31 participation, for in addition to the chance of an Olympic prize, locatį awards will be minde for high
stores.
Fe
even
that
greater
An article by G. W Beynon in The Bridge World describes the history and operation of the event:
people realize the tremendour ungunt of work involved in prepara- tion
for this rolosðal event. The selection of hauls suitable for such a contest requires months of careful analysis and
Sixteen hands, muat illus
testy.
only, can used and
trate a principle in play or bidding. There must be
of plenty variation to intrigue the participants; trick or problem hunds must be carefully avoided.. Some people think the whole set is made up of cutch hands. Such is not the case.
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"The Olympic Committed is compos. ed of the most eminent masters Contraet, each of whom submits certain number of hands. These are culled to it the programme of pie. tured principles.
Many hours are given
featur- of
over
An Example
A
mat
THE HONGKONG
TELEGRAPH.
Edmund Gwenn is the Bishop who is also sleuth and matchmaker in "The Bishop Misbehaves" coming to the King's Theatre on Tueźday. The two young people in troublend in love-are Maureen O'Sullivan and Norman Foster.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 1935.
ST. DOMINIC'S
COLLEGE
NEW TRAINING CENTRE. OPENED
GOVERNMENT HOUSE
Cuts and Scratches,
Bruisce, Senlds, Burns, Mosquito
Sunday, November 17.- Ex-and insect bites, rapidly heal at the cellency, attended by Captain W J. B. beneflcent, soothing, healing touch of Cragg, A.D.C, and accompanied by Indy Southorn, was taken for fight in the Imperial Airways Liner Dorado by Captain W. A. Armatrosig. Monday, November 18. Lady Southern held a meeting of the Girl
SHE-KO
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Gukien Association Committee at A delightfully fragrant, curative Government House.
..pintment, Sho-Ko is Jikowine
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Dr, Williams Medicina Company, 461, Klangae Road, Shanghai.
Of chemists everywhere, or post-free, 70 cents per package, from the
A NEW KIND OF LOVE TEAM
́ YOU'LL REMEMBER-Always!
A large number of the Roman Catholic community and ropre sentatives of all sections of the alth in longkong attended the
The following tunched at Govern-specific for all skin troubles such a opening of the new Dominican ment House: Airs, H. R. B. Hancock, pimples, balls, eczema, itch, sores of training college of "Rosaryville," Mrs. Donald Smith, Mrs. G. A
all kinds, and external piles, Nó, 48, Stubba Rond, yesterday, --
C. Herklots, Mrs. W. J. Anderson, The large white building which Mrs. A. R. 11. Phillips and Ave, J. represents the new training hend- D. Danby. quarters of the Spanish ordey of St. Dominic fa a conspicuous object on Tuesday, November 19.—The follow- the Wanchai ridge. Erected at nu ap-ing, lunelied at Government House: proximate cost of half
Le Constructed in
a million is Honour Sir Atholl MacGregor, dollars
semi- Kt. Hon. Mr. C. G. Alabaster, K.C., it Gothic style, the exterior being of His Honour Mr. Justice A. G. Shanghai plaster at the interior and Mrs.
Flon, Mr. Edwin work of antall piece marble. The and Mrs.
Hon. Mr. T. II. and TEST building
a magnificent commands
Mrs, King, Hon. Dr. S. view and is placed in qulet privacy
Ta'e.
and Mr. Hon. Mr. T. N
Chan-Hon, J. and just off the main road.
Mrs. Paterson, Professor The outstanding feature is, of McPherson, M.
II. and
Mrs. Digby, Mr. J. Ja course, the Chapel, in which is ans. Whyte-Smith, Mr. and Mrs. D. L Mr. and Mr T. Inspiring pipe orgán costing $30,000. Strellett, Mrs. A. M. Bowes-Smith, Simplicity of design presents the Miss Alabaster, Miss Monckton, The ornate altar work in striking contrast,
Misses King, and Mr. R. Edwards. accommodate overflow congregation
Wednesday November 20.-Lady Southern presided at the Annual are modern points which attract notice.
Meeting of the Girl Guides Associa
NAVAL CONFERENCE SIR A. HORE-RUTHVEN while ample windows and a gallery to
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'A corridor encircles the Interior ofon nt Sandilands Hut, the building, whilst small grass closed courts are of distinct monastic design.
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Mr.
J.
Thursday, November 21-ills Ex- cellency presided at a meeting of the Executive Council.
His Excellency received representa. lives of the Press,
The following lunched at Govern-
to augment
AUSTRALIAN GOVERNOR CREATED A BARON ed points and the question ceptance becomes
mes a matter of Onal But for the past three years a votes.
Washington, Nov. 24.
London, Nov. 24. trick hands have been offered, for the Mr. Cordell Hull has appointed Mr. Brigadier General Sir Alexander
Amongst those who assembled to realize the
Counsellor to the Hore-Rathven, Governor-General de witness
ceremony were the experts
devastating Bay Atherton. ychologient influence brought men United States embassy in London, and signale of Australia, has been creat- Italian, French, Jesuit and Silesian Lady Southern visited the Art Club players who find that
backward Mr. Eugene Dooman, State Departed a Barom-Reuter and United Fathers, the Canadian Sisters, the Exhibition held at Gloucester Build finesse is necessary to fulfil a contract went expert on Japanese questions, Press.
Sisters of the Precious: Blood,
Teing,
"Hon. Dr.A. R. and Mrs. Wellington, and win a par
Every und selected as the State Department's advisers at
Brigadier General Sir Alexander presentatives of the Regional Semin- for world competition must have cer- the London Naval Conference.
Hore-Ruthven, Y.C., 1-89., KCMC 223 Desvazlere, Superior of the Government House.
Aberdeen: Maryknoll Mission, Dr. A. Stampar lunched at tain qualifications, the chief of which i
has been Governor of New South
Friday, November 22.—His Excel- is its normality. The World Bridge
The delegates will leave for Eg- Wales since early this year. He was Nazarines, Little Sisters of the Four, Olympic alus to provide unversal land on board the Aquitunia on Fri born in 1872, educated at Eton and Directors, stail and pupils of the lency, the Right Honourable Sir competition and its purpose precludes day. The advisers, with two technical joined the 3rd Butt, Highland Light Italian Convent,
Robert Clive K.C.M.G., British Am- French fooling the playerk.
experts, a press officer and secretary, Infantry in 1891, He commanded A Holy Spirit
nssador in Tokyo, and Miss Patricia School, will leave on the Manhattan on De Camel Corps Detachment at
the In
School. In fustrial
St.
Cadogan arrived 11. Government cember -Reuter.
Battle of Gedaref, and subsequent
ment Cullere, La Salle, College, and, House, which he received the The 26 students or Coristas were
Lady Sauthorn entertained Mrs. J. Victors
Cross and the 4th Class assembled outside the main floor with W. Byras and Mrs., C. L. Hanver at Omanich. He was Special Service Father M, Sanchez, Superior of the the Ho
the Hongkong Women's International Officer in Somaliland from 103 to Prior: Father R. Aparicio, Vice-Club. 1984; military secretary s the Prior; Father J. Ortoga, niester Viceroy of Ireland from 1905 to 1006: charge of the students: Professors ment House-His Excellency, to the Govor-Fathers N. Ortegu, S. Rezero and S. the Right Honourable Sir Robert ind
Clive, of the Commonwealth of Alvarez.. General Secretary
Ilis K.Min Australia in 1908, He
F. S. and served in the
Shortly after 9.30 am, the Bishop Major-General Gallipoli, being five times mentioned main door to the accompaniment of
Me. Justice A. G. and Mrs. spatches; he received the D.S.O
a hymn sung by the students. and | €.D., and G.M.G. After the
Procurator's Speech
on. Mr. D. W. and Mrs. he commanded the Welsh Guards and Fother Noval in his introductory Tratman, Hon. Mr. N. L. Smith,
Holt, speech said: The new Superior has R. II. and Mrs. Kotowall, Professor
Sir William and
and Lady Shenton, Dr. asked me to say n few words about this new house of studies before re-
W. I. and Mrs, Gerrard, Mr. and Mrs. quealing His Excellency, the Bite. Young, M.C., Bev. J. W. Baines. D. Drummond, Miss Cadogan, Mr. N. to perform the ecremony of the official opening of this building and to bless and Mr. W, S. A. Clough-Taylor. The Church.
His Excellency presided ni a meet- In past years Spanish Dominicaning of the University Council held at students, destined to take their pinco
Government House, in the Mission fields of the Far Easttain W. J. R. Crage, A.D.C. was On behalf of His Excellency, Cap- were aduentel and received their
present training at the Rosaryville College, Honourable Jolin N. Garner, Vice- at the farewell of the in New Orleans U.S.A., this college President of the United States
"The contest is entirely different!
U.S. Naval Polley from duplicate or rubber Bridge. You do not play against the tard-by-boardi
Warm Springs (Ga), Nov, 22. score of competitors as in the former:
Fresident Roosevelt informed press. nor try to defeat your immediate action of new battleships alow apponents as in the latter. Each hami has a par value to be met. Some under existing treaties would be
nor temporarily suspended, but a declarer, play Often the proper opening lead will reased to 100,000 men-Reuter,
times it is in the
naval
Excellency
Thackeray, Hik Hanaul
Mrà, Sir
sometimes in the defence of a continet, / personnel would be gradually incest War, both in France and at arrived and took his stand against the thall and Lady MacGregor, His
till make his par
gain a par for defenders and cost declarer his contract, hut declarer wil!
if he plays
woll and ene side is satisfied,
"Many people have asked, "What is a par?" or "How do you make par?" Perhaps the best way to explain is by illustration. In last year's set, Hauri No. 1 was formed as follows:
B-AL
4
D-102
N
QJ 10 7 X-104
-AJO
U-) 7
M
A & J
S
D-A
C--K 4"
Hobbery
and the principle-or lack of principle
Is theft.
"South, who should become declarer, must take the first trick (usually a spade) in his own hand and lead sint heart toward the Queen in Dummy. If West fails to go up with the Ace, declarer stenis his ninth trick, and can establish his clubs while he still retains a spade slepper,
On the other hand, if West puts ( up the Are and returns mother spinde. the contract will be set
one
in
then the 1st Infantry Brigade a Aldershot. He Was Governer of South Australia from 1928 to 1984, when he succeeded Sir Philip Gume in New South Wajes,
POPPY DAY FUND
FURTHER HONGKONG,
CONTRIBUTIONS
Thus, the ultimate result of the piny Previously acknowledged $11,726.16 having been opened in 1911.
trick.
depends upon
West. And an does
which is Jur,
play
East-West
threeHeadquarters R.A. (Wrenth notrump by North-South, set one. Poppies) There were twà pars for this hand und | H.31.S. Tarantula each would receive one point if made.
The par on this hand is three Last year there were teri pars possible
notrump, bad and made, or down me,
in each direction."
18.00
15.00
$11,759.16
Child eats big meals...no
MOTHER IS HAPPY NOW longer run-down or cross
DOCTOR, SHE WON'T EAT, WON'T
PLAY SHE'S, RUN-DOWN AS YOU CAN SEE, NERVOUS AND CROSS,
WHAT IS WRONG?
NOTHING SERIOUS, JUST GIVE HER A
LITTLE CASTORIA TOMORROW MORNING,
Doctors know what is usually wrong when a child won't rat, is cross and waak, Intestinal absorption, occur- ring even when a child's habits may seem regular, poisons the system, upsets the nerves, impairs digestion ... So a little Castoria is prescribed.
OPENING
TO-MORROW
NOW YOU'RE HUNGRY
FOR FOOD, NEVER CROSS OR FRETFUL.
MOTHER'S HEALTHY, HAPPY GIRL!
This marvelous pre- paration, which tastes so good children beg for it, gently and swift- ly cleanses the system, settles the stomach and restores nerve-poise.
HOW SHE HAS IMPROVED!
WHAT IN THE WORLD HAVE YOU DONE TO HER? SHE LOOKS so
MUCH LIVELIER,
AND
(HEALTHIER.}
(GAVE HER CASTORIA
ON DOCTOR'S ORDERS.
IT'S MARVELOUs!
'NO MORE CROSS
FRETFUL SPELLS, SHE PLAYS ALL DAY AND EATS LIKE
A LITTLE BEAR!
Then Nature does the rest. Appetito returns. The child can't get enough locat, Disposition improves and soon the little growing body fills out and becomes sturdy and strong.. Now when your child won't eat, won't play, is cross and fretful-let a little Castoria restore, buoyant health. Results will Burprise you.
KING'S
OPENING TO-MORROW
THE ROLLICKING TALE OF A PREACHER.....WHO
CAUGHT A POACHER!
He dropped his A-men
to join the "G" Men! Broadway's hitis M-G-M's gayest mystery thriller!
the BISHOP MISBEHAVES
GWENN
MAUREEN
O'SULLIVAN
LUCILE
WATSON
Directed by E. A. DUPONT
Metro.
PHOTUKE
of
of
aboard the "President
November 23-Mr., II. British Consulate-
With the passing
years, Superiors of the Province of the Holy Rosary of Philippine Islands, which incit is the turgest and meat
Province of the Doniinicaatiovernment Ilouse.
Batavia, N.E.I., lanched at er, thought that many
be derived by transferring the His Excellency and Lady Southern.' College In New Orleans to the Far and His Excellency, the Right Honour East, the Orient being the principal out to Fanling for the week-end.
able Sir Robert. Clive, K.C.M.G., drove field of our labour.
advantages
Quite apart from the considerable financial saving that would obviously we tender our grateful thanks for be effected, it
it was thought there were
certain disadvantages attending the their kindness and help.
We owe a sending of students so far away from delt of gratitude to the late Bishops Their own country, and to be surround- especially Distan Pinzzali and
from
ed by an entirely different atmosphere Pozzoni, xul to our present Bishop, meet in the Far East working in the sented to perform the opening cere. tist which in latter years would gr. Valtorta, who has honoured us with his presence to-day, and con- service of God.
To all the Clergy
in the
Mission,
However, it was not until 1921 that y the Provincial Chapter gave instruct Jons · ន the Procurator in Hongkong and also to all the Religious Con to consider building a College in the gregations, Priests and Nun East. leaving it to him to suggest a Superiors and Professors of Schools place more sultable, but preferably and other Institutions, we extend our in Hongkong
greetings tion of theof friendship and apprecia
they have from time to time given us.
the wan
In June 1921 the Provincial advised me that Rome had with pleasure ap- proved of the scheme Lu erect College in Hongkong, and I asked to seck the consent of the Vicar Apostelig here. The Very Rev. Father G. Spadau, then Pro-Viear, on the death of His Excellency Mgr. D. Pozzoni, kindly granted permiso which was lately granted again H. E. Mgr. Valtorta, but for various
Finnlly, I wish particularly to thank, in the name of the Superior und Community of the New Convent of St. Albert the Great, all those who have honoured us by attending here to-day.
now beg His Excellency our this edifice. Bishop to open the door and to Bless
The Bishop then opened the door
reasons the project had to be post-nd headed the procession round the circling corridor, blessing the doors
| patel,
On the 1st May 1933 we obtained and rooms. the present site at Public auction. Messrs Wing Yick and Co. secured the contract for levelling, and, sub- sequently,
the building contract. We Lender them our thanks for the very excellent way they have carried out the work.
Advanced Students
Bishop's Address
the
bo
In an address to the faithful, the Bishop sald: I have often had the privilege of opening churches and chapels in Hongkong, but I catcem it We also thank the Architects, farm this ceremony to-day, as I con- a great honour to be asked to per- Mesars Palmer & Turner, for the desider the opening of these institutions sign of the building and supervision to be one of the greatest means of of the work of construction.
propagating the Faith and as a Hght and grace to both Christiana and non- This new House of Stulee now Christians. Thia morning I have erected will be used for the time be opened this new chapel dedicated to ing for the advanced students who St. Albert the Great; and an It have already finished Philosophy, belongs to the religious order which means that they will spend four public may accomplish their Catholle, years of study divided equaily bedutles hero. With this chapel there tween Theology and Canon Law. At is a house of learning to prepare the end of this time they will be Dominican priests and missionaries ordained and sont to the various for work which will be a blessing to Missions designated by the Superiora, China and to the world.
This is the third house to We hope in the future to open the Novitiate, where students will take established here, the other two being the original Seminary for South Chinn their course of Philosophy.
Before ending this brief address, I and the Silesian House of Studies. would like to place on record in the Such ecclesiastical studies are n
Spanish Dominican compliment to the freedom enjoyed pamo Mission Dur sincere appreciation, under the British flow and are a Aretly to the Government of Hong-credit to the whole Colony inasmuch kong under whose protection we have as they will reflect honour own the bean since 1881, at which date the centuries and be a blessing to all." Procuration for the Mission was These houses are fulfilling for Chlan opened in Caine Road. I have been what their forerunuera did for In this Colony for 40 years and, in Europe. We need many auch, for the position I have occupied, I have they teach not polities or material had to meet, from time to time, many things of this world, but that nothing Government officials (and naturally is more important than the soul, during that time numerous changes Only those things which are eternal have taken place) all of whom liavo are important. been Imbued with the same kindly The solumn Te Deum was Intoned spirit of help, and in the name of my and the sorvico was completest. Order and myself I thank them,
Refreshments, worg served to those To the Ecclesiastical Authorities in present, who then took the opport Hongkong of yesterday, and to-day "unity of Inspecting, the building.
of
I'LL LOVE YOU ALWAYS.
NANCY CARROLL - GEORGE MURPHY Raymond Walburn • Arther Hohl,
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