Nice miniature showing the portrait of a man from the end of the 18th century. The portrait is painted with gouache on bone and framed with an oval frame, made from bone. Made about 1930. Very good condition.


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Take Aim at the Police Van (Review)
Take Aim at the Police Van
aka その護送車を狙 aka Sono gososha o nerae: 'Jusango taihisen' yori
Screenplay by Shinichi Sekizawa
Based on a story by Kazou Shimada
Directed by Seijun Suzuki
The Nikkatsu borderless action train continues, this time with a police guard looking to uncover the conspiracy to kill prisoners that he took the fall for. Take Aim at the Police Van gets attention as an early piece from Seijun Suzuki, before he got bored enough to try the widespread experimentalization of his flicks.
Michitaro Mizushima (Underworld Beauty) stars as Daijiro Tamon, the guard on a police prisoner transport van that is hit with gun fire and two prisoners are killed. Because someone must take the blame, Tamon is suspended for six months, which gives him plenty of time off to find out who shot at the van and why. Thus begins an investigation that will see Tamon sucked into the world of sex trafficking, hidden behind fronts of modeling agencies. This gives an excuse to have lots of attractive women running around, which gets even more glaring as most of the male characters range from seedy to extra seedy to so full of seeds they're being sold at garden supply stores.
Tamon distinguishes himself as a guard because he treats the prisoners fairly, this gives him enough of a reputation that he gets more doors opened to him when he starts hunting for clues. It also seems to say something about the Japanese prison system if just treating someone like a human being is commendable behavior. Not that we have problems like that in modern day America…
The prisoners that were killed don't seem to be connected at all, but the more Tamon digs, the more he finds connections to something bigger. A missing sister to one of the prisoners who was working as a dancer is connected to another dancer that was watching the police van just before it was fired upon. The dancer, Tsunako Ando (Mari Shiraki), is dating another prisoner from the van, Goro Kashima (Shoichi Ozawa), who has a mysterious new job that he promises will earn a lot of money. And everyone seems connected to the Hamaju Talent Agency run by Yuko Hamashima (Misako Watanabe), who took over when her father Jube (Shinsuke Ashida) fell ill. But a rival firm has popped up and they are poaching each others' talent.
Posted by Tars Tarkas - May 25, 2015 at 7:36 am
Categories: Bad, Movie Reviews Tags: Akira Hisamatsu, Hiroshi Osa, Japan, Kazou Shimada, Kotoe Hatsui, Mari Shiraki, Michitaro Mizushima, Misako Watanabe, Reiko Arai, Ryohei Uchida, Saburo Hiromatsu, Seijun Suzuki, Shinichi Sekizawa, Shinsuke Ashida, Shoichi Ozawa, Tatsuo Matsushita, Toru Abe, Toyo Fukuda
Underworld Beauty (Review)
Underworld Beauty
aka 暗黒街の美女 aka Ankokugai no Bijo
Written by Susumu Saji
One of Seijun Suzuki's first films (and the first credited as his pseudonym Seijun Suzuki!), Underworld Beauty shows hints of the creative sparks that would soon gain Suzuki a cult following in Japan and the ire of his studio bosses. But it's mostly a straightforward and entertaining noir, elevated by the cast, so don't be too disappointed when it goes by the numbers. It seems you can't talk about Suzuki without using the term "fever dream", so I'll just use it in this sentence complaining about the term in this film that has among the lowest amounts of fever dreamness.
A noir flick that gets enhanced by the black and white photography, Underworld Beauty features a jewel thief gang member named Miyamoto (Michitaro Mizushima) who has just gotten out of the joint. He retrieves a gun and stolen diamonds from a hiding spot in the sewer, and sets out finish the job. But prison has given him a change of perspective, and he wants to give the diamonds to the member of the gang who was injured during the job (and saved Miyamoto in the process), Mihara (Toru Abe). The third gang member, who is now a powerful boss named Chairman Oyane (Shinsuke Ashida), is not too happy with this sudden display of honor, but is smart enough to hide his disapproval.
Mihara is now working in a noodle stall and ostensibly taking care of his younger sister Akiko (Mari Shiraki), who is on a wild streak down a dark path. She earns money posing nude for the mannequin sculptures (done by her quasi-boyfriend Arita (Hiroshi Kondo)), and going out drinking is her hobby. The attempt to sell the diamonds to a fence ends when armed masked men burst in on the proceedings, and Mihara swallows the diamonds and leaps off the roof of a building, attracting attention. He stays alive long enough to explain to the police that he slipped, but then passes on. The criminals are concerned the diamonds will burn when he is cremated, and soon the various factions go all The Treasure of the Sierra Madre with diamond fever.
Posted by Tars Tarkas - April 13, 2015 at 7:02 am
Categories: Bad, Movie Reviews Tags: Hideaki Nitani, Hiroshi Kondo, Japan, Kaku Takashima, Mari Shiraki, Michitaro Mizushima, Seijun Suzuki, Shinsuke Ashida, Susumu Saji, Toru Abe

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Welcome to Raintree Swim & Racquet Club. If you haven't seen the club in a while, please stop by for a visit to see all our latest club upgrades.
Raintree has earned a distinctive reputation in the Richmond area as being one of the best. Raintree members are accustomed to quality programs, instruction and training.
When it comes to providing the best in recreation, we remain unmatched. Raintree Swim and Racquet Club was designed to offer its members a full-range of leisure and recreational activities all year long. Providing our members with the best facilities and instructors the Richmond area has to offer has become our tradition.
It takes years of hard work and perseverance to get to the top. Ask any athlete. Raintree Swim and Racquet Club started serving members in 1974 and we have been working hard at it ever since.
That's what makes us different, that's what makes us a Richmond tradition.
Safety, face wet and blowing bubbles, proper breathing techniques, floating, kicking skills, treading water, crawl stroke. Pre-school: ages 3-5.
Safety, backstroke, freestyle, breaststroke, diving into the pool. Grades K-8.
Private/Semi-Private lessons focus on the needs of the individual swimmer(s). All ages and levels are encouraged to register.
To register for classes, call Raintree at 804.740.1035.
To register for Private or Semi-Private Lessons, or for special interest in 'Adult Stroke Improvement' or 'Children with special needs', call, text or email Instructor Gerrie Cairns at 804.840.4922 or gerriecairns@gmail.com.
The pool is open from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
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Andrew Dignan trials enthusiast
July 20, 2018 bigjohn2014 2 Comments
The Scottish trials world was saddened by the news that Lochaber man, Andrew J. Dignan, father of three trials riding sons David, Kevin and Simon and also Mike and Graham, passed away on Thursday 19th July, 2018 aged 84 years.
Andrew for many years, with his wife Grace, were stalwarts of the Lochaber & District MCC and after Grace's death in 2001, the club has run an event in her memory every year since.
Trials Guru's John Moffat said: "Andrew Dignan was a man who always met you with a cheery smile and a good firm handshake. He was a true trials enthusiast who never competed but put a lot into the sport, having observed and officiated at the SSDT and local trials which he helped organise with his wife Grace."
Moffat continued: "On a personal note, I had a lot of time for Andrew and we could chat for many hours when we met. I valued his friendship highly and I will miss him greatly".
Andrew's funeral took place at Noon on Saturday, 28th July 2018 at St Margaret's Church in Roy Bridge, near Fort William. The R.C. church was filled by neighbours, friends, family, shinty and trials enthusiast from far and near.
His son Graham read a eulogy and his grandson, Cahal Dignan had written a special poem which he read out.
As already mentioned, Andrew's wife and sole-mate, Grace passed away in 2001 and part of Andrew died with her, they were a very close couple. They are now buried together in Cille Choirill cemetry high on the hill overlooking the road to Fersit where the Grace Dignan Memorial trial is held.
Young Sandy Cameron from Fersit played the pipes as Andrew's coffin was carried from the church, the tune being 'Sands of Kuwait'.
Andrew was awarded the Lifetime Achievement award by the Scottish ACU in 2014 in recognition of his dedication to Scottish trials over 30 years as an observer, parc ferme marshal and time check controller at the SSDT and his work for the Lochaber & District MCC. Many of their members were at Andrew's funeral. He also won recognition from the local Lochaber Cammanachd club for services to Shinty.
On a lighter note, the priest commented that the family had all mentioned that Andrew always had a can of WD40 close by, as he believed it sorted most things that had gone wrong, even his arthritic knees!
There was a collection for the local Belford Hospital – Ward One, endowment fund.
We send our sincere condolences to the Dignan family.
Photo courtesy of the Dignan family
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Nick Cahill says:
Sad news. A great man, who did so much for our sport.
Many SSDT riders were happy to see him at the final time control.
Our thoughts are with his family.
Peter Carmichael says:
Very sad news, my thoughts are with the family


> When does Peter's of Kensington close?
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Occasionally, in the time between you selecting your gifts and your event, we might run out of stock of a particular product you've added to your registry.
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An increasing number of registrants are electing to "go green" when they set up their registries. If you choose this option, your gifts will arrive with your guests'card messages attached – you'll also receive a list of your gifts, and who purchased them for you. We include this with all registries.
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Some of our favourite brands have special offers – just for wedding or commitment registries!
For a wedding registry, for instance, you might choose to have your gifts delivered when you return from your honeymoon.
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For New Zealand deliveries any import charges issued by the New Zealand government are payable by the recipient of the order. The recipient may need to pay these charges before they can take delivery of the order. Any fees or duties are the responsibility of the recipient and cannot be reimbursed by Peter's of Kensington. For more details on New Zealand Customs.
New Zealand Post orders are generally received in 2 - 3 working days. However, New Zealand customs may add a short delay to the order.
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All deliveries outside Sydney Metro are delivered via Australia Post's eParcel service.
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Yes, your goods will be delivered by New Zealand Post's courier service.
Any import charges issued by the New Zealand government are payable by the recipient of the order. The recipient may need to pay these charges before they can take delivery of the order. Any fees or duties are the responsibility of the recipient and cannot be reimbursed by Peter's of Kensington.
For more details on New Zealand Customs.
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For our complete returns policy, or any details about returns and exchanges, please call the Peter's of Kensington Gift Registry Department on (02) 9662 7373 .
Although we'll professionally package all your gifts to prevent any breakages, occasionally accidents do happen. We strongly recommend you thoroughly check all your gifts as soon as they're delivered, and contact us within two days if any issues arise.
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Warranty on your gifts starts from the date we dispatch your delivery.
Keep your registry delivery list safe – it acts as a proof of purchase in case anything goes wrong with any of your gifts in the future and you need to make a warranty claim.
"When does Peter's of Kensington close?"
Peter's closes on New South Wales public holidays.
If we are closed, your guests will still be able to purchase gifts from your list – but we won't be in the store to respond to you or your guests' calls or emails. Also, no gift registries will be dispatched during this time. Please keep this in mind when you're planning your event.


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