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by Beachcomber
MAYOR Barks At Dog- pipe,
MAX
seems to
me to
have
Greengage Menace proved, if proof were needed,
Seares Billiards Queen — Interlade for sanity "Not In The Vestry":
the poor warm of a public,
Sailor's Plea→ Puddings den on so heavily by Sprayed With Liquid Cheese publicity men, turning at last
Baby Bandit In Chimney I read that there were rows of -Cork Hat Floats-Caddie empty seats at a theatre where Sprains Hop-Picker's Wrist. an American crooner was ap-
1
When M-Selvedge, of 8, Knott's befildings, threw dummy
of her sausajo out window last night, it bounced back and hit Gloria Craven's mother on the arm. "I never in- tended
do to
it," anid (continued on page one, column 9).
Nothing to do with me
The girls of West Dulwich wear skirts which nearly touch the ground. They like the long skirts, Fashion houses may décréé
otherwise,..
(Nows item.) QINCE no-dwo fashion houses
that
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pearing. Police and attendants had been reinforced, "but therO way no rush," Those words will sweep like a chill wind through the American entertainment world,
THE CHINA MAIL,
DUMB-BELLS
YOU SAY
YOU ARE
WELL
INDEED
AM
I HAVE
RECOMMENDED) TWENTY
YOUR BIRTHDAY...
IF YOU are
have what
upon
any
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 28
born today, you might be called
A scientific mind. You like to take facts and arrange them
to carefully
prove some agree about anything (ex-hypothesis or solve a difficult cept
Women must
problem. Once you have settled encouraged to look like scraggy
certain procedure, clowns), there will probably be you will follow it through to several decrees Issued, and while the thing is being fought completion. You are an excel- lent organiser and always out by the cats concerned, the
manage to keep your eye on the girls of West Dulwich will, detail work as well as the main hope, fo on dressing as they objective.
Your one falling.
however, may be your too visionary ap- proach to some personal ideal,
please.
How odd!
HE
TEARING that Foulenough It is possible that you are too of your times for was a naval man, a lady far ahead
recognition. said to him. "Do tell me how immediate
You sallors get those ships
have a tremendous intellectual inside curiosity and like to be properly bottle."
"Most sailors," salt informed upon a multitude of Foulenough "are more interested subjects. Be careful not in getting something out of a sentter your energies too wide- bottle. But this is what happens.
ly, for only through concentra- First the bottle is emptied by
lion on one subject, will you a trained drinker, Then the
become its master!
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ship is eased gently Into the bottle, Anti then there it is. If it's too big to go in it is sent to a glass-blower, who blows bigger bottle round it. Some times they blow glass ships, and then you don't need the bottle, so it is Alled with drink, and everyone is happy." "1 oce," guid the lady, musingly. "I thought you would," said Foulenough. For export to India?
to
REFERENCE
AND IVE ONLY
By Frank Robbins
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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1950.
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BY OSWALD JACOBY
Sincere and just yourself, you admire the same qualities in others. You have a critical nature and can see the foults in others easily. Train yourself to see their good points, also and, when criticising, suggest somePTIMISTIC OLIVER looked
at the dummy, gulped constructive correction.
couple of times and started his apology.
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ARE MESSAGERIES MARITIME
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MORE MEN REJOINING NAVY
The recent pay increases are already having
a beneficial effect on naval recruiting. More of the men who have been leaving the Navy on com- picting short service engagements are rejoining for the longer period which qualifies them for pensions.
In
They now consider that Ings
various specialist a naval career offers Anan- branches now receive a similar increase. An 18-year-old or- cial rewards comparing dinary seaman with a six months' very favourably with those sonvlee gets 36s a week com- of civilian jobs, Hitherto pared with 35s under the old (the wastage of trained man- power due to the number of men contracting out at the
end of their special service
engagement has been caus- ing concern.
Thousands of trained men
rates.
Cinema Deal
have been lost each year. The In U.S. For
special service engagement is
seven years in the Fleet, followed
by Ave In the Royal Fleet Reserve.
British Films
This loss must be made up by
British dollar earnings in a corresponding increase in re- cruttment of boys it requirements the United States should be of the Service are to be met. substantially increased by the formation of a new or- BENEFICIAL EFFECT
ganisation for distributing The reintroduction of short filma of exceptionally artis-)
training for tic merit. The company will periods of basic men in the Royal Fleet Reserve Ishould also have a beneficial be called the Lopert Film
effect. Since
such Distributing Co. training had been discontinued. Membership of the Reserve, which carries with it payment of retainers, made no demand on the time of former serving men.
the war
Sir Arthur Juurait, of the and British Lion Corporation,
re-
British
SL Alexander Korta, of Lon- don Films, announced that the the sponger and chairman of Although the immediate re-project is Mr Robert W. Dow- crulting situation is considered
ling
chairman of the City Lu- Mr Ilya satisfactory, in that intake is vesting Corporation. adequate, the Admiralty would Lopert is president. welcome more boy volunteers. British interests will be
Mr Harold Dray- Normally the training establish- presented by
chairman of ment of H.MS. Ganges and Stton, Vincent,
where boys receive Lion; Sir Arthur Jarratt, Mr who will be Korda, education in most respects up Wilfred Mooller and Sir Alex- to secondary school standards, ander deals with 2,000 to 3,000 entries chairman of the executive com-
mittee. Of late there has been a The American partners own, tendency for these numbers to or are asociated with, cinemas decrease. Among reasons for in many large cities, Some are this
New is the great variety of staal art cinemas, like elvilian opportunities all York's Bijou, where "The Red Shoes" ran for over two years. offering tempting pay,
Others are popular houses like the Victoria and the Astor, on Broadway.
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a year.
It is likely that fate will play more than a small part in your life. Learn not to fight too much
"Partner, I rather hoped you against what is. Accept it and might have a little more.
As convert liabilities into assets. It is we wil still make our can be done. It appears
contract with B Little luck, Thursday will be a good day to provided that old Dan bas start any new project.
good double for a change.”
that
Rather cool toward all those but your closest associates, you 1 warm and actually have responsive nature.
To and what the stars have for tomorrow. Select in store your birthday star and read the the corresponding paragraph. Let your birthday star be your daily guide.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29
CAPRICORN (Deo. 23-Jan. 20)-Complete New Year's Eve plans if you are entertaining at home. Hold to your planned budget, tool
AQUARIUS
(Jan. 21-Feb. | 19)-Telephone a friend you
may not have seen for some time. Complete plans for your week-end.
PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 21)- elephant, You should receive recognition
well done. exhaust for a job
Conduct business carefully and your efficiently.
ARIES (Mar. 22-Apr. 203mm
THE Fasex man who has made
171
with 2
merchanical
trunk for U
POCKET CARTOON You will get a good bargain to
"Gosh, if an ice block falls near us... I hope
it's strawberry
vandla f
London Express Berutés.
day if you take the time to do a Utile shopping around.
TAURUS (Apr. 21-May 21)......... Spend the day with
GEMINI (May 22-June 22)- If others are negligent, don't too impatient. Everyone can't be perfect. Be patient with their faults.
bo
CANCER (June 23-July 23) Be gracious to someone you may know only slightly. Your sulle may be helpful. Think before speaking.
a
Doubling Dan sald nothing but already he was sorry that he had doubled and be was going to be a lot sorrier before the hand was over.
Before making his speech Oliver had decided to play Doubling Dan for all three of the missing kings- In that he saw how to make the case contract sure, provided that Dan's spade holding Was not four or five to the king ten.
up
Oliver won the opening club lead with the ace and played low spade toward the jack
Dan went right dummy.
have with the king: it would done him no good to play low; ond led a second club. Oliver LEO
24-Aug. (July
23)- Won with the jack, ran three
tricks Work on contacts for a new job spade
discarding the Get in exciting.
deuce of diamonds from dum- which looks touch with someone important my, cashed his ace of hearta, to your future.
and ran the club suit
VIRGO (Aur. 24-Sept. 22)--- Don't let misunderstanding crop up because you were vague about details of some plan. Be explicit.
LIBRA (Sept 23-Oct. 28)-hearts someone
you love. You may solve u dimcult problem careful letter,
126.
and
SINTELLIGENCERTESTA
SPICY
By T. O. HARE
TMPRESAKD by the nomina. A Lion of a gentleman named Sted to the tool Board. Mr. I. N Pepper, Minister of Upton and Thyme, determined to go one better. Mia minions, after prolonged research, unearthed DFA WOTERIOR
Allspice. named
Qinger Pimento. Cloves and NuLIDOR. and K. N., Pepper--who was notting up a Control Board for each of the five opmment- ston indicated-invited cacti of his" discoverios " Ohalryman of one Board and Vion Obairman of another None, however, was DO LLAVO ung smociation with the com- modity, of which bu is the zamanka.
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the
Careful plane 19
inos indicated. Mr. Pimento a nomination as Chairman of the Board, while Bir Stone Ginger became Clisimman of the Pimento Board Simlincip. Pimento. became Vice-Chair- man (of, the Fütmeg. Doard, and · Dalones Nutmeg Vico. Chain of
1770 monto Hone
of the Hunger. Bourd is. Vigo-Oj;alz- man of a the Board ➡hich Controls Allspics
Who are the offioura at the- Gloves #verd 1000
He discarded down to the ace queen of diamonds on the clubs and poor Dan was squeezed. He had to bold the king of and hence was forced Don't pick a quarrel. Conciliate to blank his king of diamonds
best interests.
queen took the last two tricks. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22)— Be moderate in all
your acti- vities. You may meet new friends who will
prove enter taining.
by writing a someone who is opposing your whereupon Oliver's ace and
CROSSWORD
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24
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better than one. (4)
a we all put our foot in
time or other, 143,
Mome
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by pencil (5)
14. The maid is upset you 300, (4)
11. Little by litis be aine to rice.
(4)
12. Viita giyon__you • line on Ka
Imbecie. (5)
18. 13 may Pliggers triandis rela.
CLOGS. (5)
15. This gun wes ono's pelate. 16)
16. Parts are changed in this clue.
(0)
10. Residue from maabad potatoes.
131
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dee. 22)-Don't be hasty. Finish up an important job before you start in on the festivities.
CHESS PROBLEM
By W. HATSWELL
Alack, plecos,
White, 8 pieces,
20. usafil od 131 White to play and mate in $100.
1. The outnow al pebbles. (3)
23. A pint in no At state. (0)
20. One has to be on the qus viva
when this moves about laser, (0)
Solution
20. This being inclined to it, we problem:
should get the nose ready. (01
Down
2. Provides you with ein retail,
uport be
5. By giving too Left-over
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6. This spirit is pleasant to sports.
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to
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Elan's double of the six trump contract was a perfect- ly horrible bid. Truc, with three kings in back of on opening three
no-trump bid
he was entitled to think that he would set the contract. On the other hand it was a lead pipe
cinch that his partner would hold an absolute bust and the chances were that Dan would not make all three of
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his lungs. Henco he was doubling in an effort to gain a mere fifty points. As against this possiblofty-point gain he was giving the declarer line on how to play the hand.
hand without the double
ONE-THIRD ACCEPTED
ATO
They be
The American partners Because of conditions during the war a large proportion of confident enough to offer sub- boys coming forward have not stantial guarantees. the educational and physical Heve that, though the standards the Navy requires. million television sets in About one-third of the boys United States have cut volunteering are accepted.
cinema takings, they not
nine the
into i
"BEAUVAIS”
ARRIVALS
from Europe via Sizrapero 29th Bod 3rd Jan
"LEGONTE DE LISLE .. from Japan
SAILINGS
PASSINGER/FREIGHT SERVICE
"FELIX ROUSSEL”“ “LA MARSEILLAISE” "LA MARSEILLAISE”
"ST NAZAXHE” "BRAUVAIS”
.......... to Marseilles vis Manila 19th Jaz ............ to Yokohama ä Kobo 28th Jan .... to Marcilles vis Manila Sih you.
VREIGHT SERVICE:
...N. Atrios à Europe 17th Jan
......N. Atrion & Eurepo 1815 Feb/
for
FOBT SAID, TUNIS, MARSEILLES, ALGIERS, OBAN, TANGEFE, CASABLANCA, HAVRE, DUNKIRK,
ANTWERP & ROTTERDAM. "BEAUVAIS"
10 Salrop "LECONTE DE LIBLE” ....... to Marseilles
Erd Jaz
Brd Jan
CIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES
Queen's Building
Tel. 26651 (Three Lines).
Can
A Man Enjoy Life?
j
Yes! by having His Hot Coffee
or Cold Beer, Any time and
anywhere.
Use "CAMEL" brand Vacuum Flasks A Vacuum Product of Quality
Manufactured by
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Now on Display at
hurt the bristle British The Eighth Exhibition of Chinose Product
The effect of the new naval any more than they have hurt pay code on recruiting should the drama. become noticeable in the New Year when more boys have left school.
Boys between 15 and 10 enlisting Ա seaman boy second class or artiflcer
ap- prentices now receive 17s @da week basic pay as against 10s. 6d.
Youths volunteering to enter from 18 to 17% as junior rat-
Active Duty For Training Battalions
The War Office announced recently that all infantry battalions now in a train- ing role. will be relieved to enable them to take place as active battalions in the Army.
their
This was in consequence of the decisions to form three new divisions announced by Mr Attled in the House DI Commons in September. The War Office also announced the following moves next month and in February:
1st Bn., The Royal Warwick- shire Regt, from Britain to Austria to relieve the 1st B., The East Yorkshire Rogt. which will move to Germany.
9th Lancers and the 1st Bn... The King's Royal Rifle Corps, from Britain to Germany. 4th Regt, Royal Horse tillery, the Ist Ba., The Royal,
Ar-
Oliver might have made the Scots and the 1st Bn.
The
but Royal Hampshire Regt.
from
11
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the chances are he would have Britain to Germany.
tried the simple play of immediate heart finessŮ, that nesso worked he would have his twelve tricks-casily. If it failed he would be able to make the hand only if East hold king and one spade.
1st Bn. The North Stafford- to shire Regi from Britain
to réllove the 12th Trieste Anti-Tank Regt, R. A.
Tieto moves oro designed regroup the units convenient- the actual y preparatory to formation of the threo divisions-an infantry division
bo
yesterday's ANOTHER KIND Eastern Command, an
1, K-B8, any; 2, R, Kt (ch, or dia ch), or P (dia ch) mates,
OF WAR
There may be a sound TOMOD O Check Yourceding which giving
(0) (0)
3. Durs of groway, stinti wo nay. (4)
Angola world garden. (6)
D. ALWERTET, you'li and is in one
diotionary for certain, 19)
11. What good is only for a UAM. 14. Couki ob insent, absorbed ares.
STRADOREDİ.
10. There's nothing
About thi (40)
Unbalanced
11. A red ops would be editing." (B) 10 001 from sha open byion market.
22 Disse tile le not good, (0) 24 Thema muli in every puriner
chip. 181.
Dolution at cbevorder A ONOKIA,
Knowledge
1. What athmus
Asia and Africa?
connpets
2. What is the legendary Ex caliburt
3. Which country dued the Arst postage stamp?
4. Where is Malta?
B.. Name, the hero of the detective stories by S. 8., Van
Dino.
Is Princess hair-apparent or presumptraŤ
both an on her
Up In the northwest corner of Cape Province, South Afri- ca, another kind of war in pro- the town's inhabitarte much plea- mure. For it is a war between hotel keepers,
ar-
moured division in Southern Command, and a secord ar moured division in Germany.
INFANTRY NEEDED
The campaign in Korea has proved that our primary need is for more infantry. All will welcome the news therefore, that the 1st battalions, which have been carrying out a static role as the basic training units of hotel It started when, one took a full-pago advertisement their respective groups, - will oned mare become fully mobile in the loon! newspaper to an- nounce: "The prices
and The lat battalions. affected Hqueurs no-brandies,
are those of the Essex, Royal wines in our bars and lounges
Kenia, East Lancashire Will Weat will astound you. Trial
Duke of Wellingtons, convince you,
Light
Numerous
bas
of
began
our
unita
Royal Scots. That morall
Cho-
price-cutting war, and brandy. Hants, Roya and
was sold at a id. a tot. Ons customer leaving a bar somo what, the worne for wear, ask- edy "law"! do I look on a shill
shire Rogh, Welch Scots Guards. It seems likely that periala 2nd battalions will Also have to be resuscitated
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