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by
AM CODFORTH
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THE WAY
Beachcomber
what masterpiece: la fact 3 have read that
its
Soulcnurn calls tempera- Celte includes among Samtal wine. mental; a useful adjective which The only Greek wine worthy od 1 Covers pretty well everything comes from Hephesla. It is an Attle mere wine, and the who drinks it murmurs from alcoholia frenzy so
that haunting line, of Malliew tomfoolery.
Arnold:
Yesterday the antique shop received a picture of fruit signed "Ted Veliassquezz." Foulenough at once Codforth. What the cang up devil this "Ted' businem?" he asked, "And why is Velasques speiled all wrong? Who's going to buy a thing signed like that?" "Listen." bawled Coctorth." the first edition of a book with the Author's name spelled wrong is worth more than the same book with it speiled right, well then, why isn't a picture with Ted spelled wrong, eh?" surname that's spelled 11' the wrong." sald Foulenough patiently, "Ted's not a surname." shouted Cudforth "Atid
customers don't know Vellthingsmegig's Christ.
your
A
ian name anyhow. Nor do you. And let me tell you that the Constable you ordered is signed 'Freda.'
Got 117 woman policeman. Joke. Foulenough Tang off. One thing and another IT was, they said, a Greek wine. And I believed them, for enough resin had been shoved into it, when young, to sink a balticahlp. In Cette it would have been
considered
Lone Dauile and the high Cephfarian vale....
In Mitylene 1 once drank a wine with the amusing nome Bacchus Stc. It came, I suppose, from Santorin of the Cyclades, where they make their Island which wine day night; the
kindled Flecker's Imagination.
Wisdom of the ages
A horts-fly in a parage is not more ridiculout then the hoses of a fire. brigade rummoned to extricate the head of a water-carrier from between park-railings,
(Sayings of Shabank-Ibn-Docu) el Bagdad).
Wrong girl
Make sure the trust in with the right giri-Advice in correspondence the moost
column.
About the garden treas
rides high,
To be har lantern for this night
of trust,
THE CHINA MAIL, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1962;
JACOBY
O.N BRIDGE
Novice Players Show Interesting Hands
By OSWALD JACOBY
AST year the English tried the interesting experiment of conducting tournaments over a period of several months in order to select their national bridge team. The usual practice is to select the team that wins a national tournament
'conducted over a period of a few days.
The Engin experiment kept bridge stare in a constant state of excitement for a long time, and developed several new ranking players. On the debit ide, It turned up an inex» perienced team to represent England in an international tournament; and The inexperienced players lost where seasoned players migti have won.
On the credit side we have all the Interesting hands that were played during. months of anxious competi- tion. The hand shown today was one of these,
Declarer mutat lose a club sooner
or later no matter what happens. The problem is to avoid losing A dlemont trick.
The
lapdash player. bangs out. titree rounds of lumps and two or shree top diamonds. Then he 'anys
Bad luck, partner," atx concedes
two tricks to the enemy. That sort of player doesn't land a place on any national team.
The careful declarer wina the first heart, drawi Dirce rounds of
NORTH ..
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I gasp with horror, it is Vera Twist!
And through the enchanted lice
she draws nigh.
North-South vul.
South
West
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North Pass 3. Pass LA
East Pass
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Pers
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Pass
P255
YOUR BIRTHDAY....... By STELLA
TUESDAY. SEPTEMBER 9
PORN today, you have one of the 10 quick, alert minds common your sign. You make decisions kesa tuitively and have exceptionally sitong perceptions. Without analysis, you tend to do exactly the right thing
of course, you provided,
exceptional there make use of powers which the ears have be queathed to you. Disregard them and you will be at odds with yourself ond it will:seen, with the whole Worldt
and it is possible that you could in- fluence a whole generation by your are writing. A strong friend, you also que te make biter enemy. People either like you tremendously or hate and fear you!
There is a streak of pessimiam your nature which, at times makes ĮL you impatient with the world wings do not work out instantly es you have planned them. Learn to control this characteristic for 11 con bring upset to the best-laid plans. In your twenties or thirties a be quest a A tucky financial break may help further your career
terests.
Your magnelle personality makes you a powerful influence with great masses of people who have a blind faith in your ability to accomplish Life seemingly impossible. You have strong convictions and will stand store for
through thick and by them
in-
Opening lead-♥ 10
trumps, cashes the rest of the hearts, then taken the ace of diamonds and the act of clubs. At this point he lets the enemy take a club telek.
If West wins the club, he must return a heart or a club, This alves dummy a ruff, while South dis- cards the losing diamond.
If East wins the club, his only chance is to return diamond. A low diamond would be won by dummy's ning: If East returns thu jack of diamonds, duminy wins with the queen; and South still has the king-eight for the finesse that he then knows to be necessary; (West falls to fallow suit on the second round of diamonds, so the situation is clear.)
To find what the stars have CARD Sensel
tomorrow, select your thin. birthday star and read the corres-
The arts will be the fields in which ponding paragraph. Let your birth-
talent day, star be your daily guide. you will show the greatest
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10
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121
213- inonotanous, egotentric groove. Try VIRGO (AUK. Don't get into argumenis, no mat-
AQUARIUS (Jan. 21-Feb. -wer bow. hot the fight rages about
you. Stay, neutral” for 'the best-re--You can take a chance...on_adven-
24-Oct-
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sulte.
(Sept. LIBRA Tensions may be climbing. Release good them by Hetening to some mstale or reading a light book.
(Ost. 24-Nov. 22)-- SCORPIO
and sympathy for Understanding others may be the tuming point in their lives. Offer your help.
you
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec, 22)~~- Don't let the world go past without knowing what is going on! Keep alert to current affairs.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 23-Jan. 20)- Group activities can bring pleasant relaxation and take you out of
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DUMB-BELLS
THIS IS AN ARC LIGHT!
BARBS
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KIND
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By HAL COCHRAN
No matter how carly big
sister's boy tried
No
ATTIVES
Ala; always, 'way past hid brother's bedtime..
Colours will
be brighter in men's 'clothes this sumuner, says a writer, We'll bet the women will look nice. In them..
•
You'll find it more agreeable it, when buying hair shampoo, you remember that you also use it in' your eyes.
The good old ruler is often the differentb" befween : making a omadt bupli and a pupil smart.
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sure. Do a little research on an important mailer and discover new
tacta.
ARIES
Q-The bidding has been:. South West North
East P3
1 Heart F458 1 Spado
You, South, hold: Spades 7-21 Hearts K-Q-9-8-4-2, Diamonds EC-8, Clubs A-J-5. What do you do?
A-Did two besets. You have minimum opening bid-in-high cards but you should repla the hearts rather than show a minimum by a The length rebid of one no-trump, 20)
and strength of the heart sult are, the Important features of your hand.
20-Mar- PISCES (Feb. Do your best work before noon to- day. Otherwise it won't get done! The afternoon brings a social event, Z0)- 21-Apr. (Mar.
correspon Catch up on neglected dence this evening. Don't forget friends who are far away from you. 21)- TAURUS (Apr. 21-MAY This is a fine evening for romance, so get your work done early. Maka it a dinner theatre ate, perhaps,
GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Now a good time to stock up on supplies if you are planning to en- Lertain later on this week.
CANCER (June 22-July 23} Keep calm and think all decisions nver carefully if you are forced to make an Important decision today.
LEO
24-Aug 23) (Fuly The ghould be a busy day-some work, perhaps a business trip and probably a chance to indulge in favourite hobby,
CROSSWORD
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nent basla (U
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14. Dina, (4)
10. For which you may bia, (8) '
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not his wife'a, change. (4)
23. Top of the chapter, (4)
25 413 orchestras have them.
The heart of Oliva, (5)
27. Monkey puzzle. (4)
Down
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1. Put a short parson in a bucket
and win, 1955
Noise that could add lustro
(0)
3. This must be the neck. (D) -
Carballo upset by loss of tran- sport get the onion, (6)
Br used in your crossword. (B) B. As placed-caan in hand? (0)
D. Get on this for your sim. (3). Vloggard lady. (3).
world; (4)
19. Witty from the 15. Material for test()
17, Nncils to be thick, seemingly (0) 19. Staple food of the cast, (4
20. Part of the weather cock. (4) EZ TAJ gote unchacked." means "
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TODAY'S QUESTION
The bidding is the same as in the question just answered. You, South, hald: Spades K-8. Henris K-Q-9-6-4. Diamonds 7-3-2, Clubs A-Q-J. What do you do?
Answer Tomorrow
CHESS PROBLEM
By K. ALKUBBEL Black, 9 pieces.
KR
123
White, 10 pieces.
White to play: mate in three.
Solution to yesterday's problem:
1, KtXP, any; 2, Q, B, Kt, or P inates.
INTELLIGENCE TEST Byke and Carr
By: T. O. HARI THERE has been keen rivalry Byka potween partrans and Clarence Carr ever since their Oxbridge daya. Last
week thor Bio "Brko
and Garr
drove from Watlington to Sanford, taking in role with hun..
Birival at Epanford they parked their 'cara at Thy George, maunted their bicycles, and rode back to Watlington, Bach, com plated the double Journey to exactly the same time,
Bertenzo'n average speed on ale bloycle axoooded diarence's by two miles an hour Claranoa, did the
Journey in Swak One, Patward
to
tims Bertrim took for the return josirnION,
his motor
·fner apoed zon29ortram
by 131 mins an hour. Mid-What-wis, Ciniants":"Qari'a {{AVEFRST LOISd en hia klayaje?,
(Solution on Page 10)
*** WOMANSENSE-
How to combat the heatwave
That Illusion Of Coolness
·
By ELEANOR ROSS
DON'T wuste a moment handsome summer rugs of cotton.
Nothing like a comfy cushion
to cool up the house. Until of plastic and other fibres that for sofas and big chairs. For u'
belle their modest price-tag, and real treat, invest in a few foam the happy day arrives when whith lend themselves to easy rubber pillows and cover them to air conditioners will be as upkeep. They come also in the suit your decorative scheme. Se at home in the average varlous styles demanded today roft, so free from burching, no house RS are radios and by the various traditional, early cool, you'll find this investment American and modern interiors. pays dividends not only during television sets, it's up to
the summer, but the year round. the homemaker to make This is the time to go in for especially if there are those in things indoors as comfy as mirrors, placing a big one where your household who just dote on
It will reflect your garden or the utmost in comfort. she can for her brood.
-terrace or a protiy outdoor
view.
First, take away the clutterer uppers the bric-a-brac, the extra ashtrays and boxes, the photos, the Items on the shelves, the pictures.
- Containers of Foliage
•
Toll containers of foliago placed in the fireplace, or ner an electric fan, is a good trick. The rustling of the loaves is as grateful to the ear os the sight of the cool green is to the eye.
Down with the drapes,
end # you haven't any for summer, but still like the bit of colour that drapes do give, invest in some of those laminated paper or plastic jobs. If you haven't seen them lately, you'll
Mandolin Vogue Coming Back
Haul that the attic:
Chicago.
Sprays and Sachets
• Make use of sweet aromas to bring forest-fresh fragrance into the home. Spray with those woodsy colognes, and see to it that there are such sachets as rose geranium, lavender or ver- mandolin out of bent on your household linen shelves, or do a paint job with one of those beautiful perfume. Music The American
Con-lacquers prepared expressly for ference predicts that the man- auch duty, Flowered tie-backs, dolin, forced Into obscurity by with hidden, sachets, add a pretty the rise of jazz and the tenor note to any room. banjo, will regain its popularl ty this year,
tho
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And, of course, make use much as you can of the refresh- Revival of picsartly pleased
eight-string ing qualities of a container or in, every at the improvement in material, instrument, AMC says, will re-two of fresh flowers printing and designs that include sult from the featured spot it room in the house. Needn't be
In holds
Europe. anything exotic, unless your the florals and neo geometries, currently along with the usual pirids and Popular orchestras on radio, in garden grows such beauties. The theatres, as simple flowers are always love- stripes, as well as some modern muste halls and
have ly. If your garden grows roses, well as amateur groups, abstract designs.
the mandolin popularised
inthen by all means prepare pot- France, Italy, Holland, Belgium, pourri, placing a sweetsmelling Denmark, the container of this ancient delight Germany and
Summer Rugs
• Same thing goes for summer rugs. In the stores now are really.
JAM PUDDING
WE ALWAYS LIKED THIS AS KIDDIES, DEAR
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conference says.--United Press, here and there.
NOW ADD A GOOD MIX
TABLESPOON JAM TOGETHER 12 TEASPOON OF OCZ FLOUR. BAKING POWDER 19202 SUKIAR AND 14 LEVEL
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BOYS AND GIRLS' MAGAZINE
Walking Along Fiff Avenue
K
-It's Much More Fashionable Than Forff Avenuel-
By MAX TRELL NARF, the shadow-boy; with the turned-about name, across the field was walking when he heard his name called. Turning, he. saw it was his friend Willy Toad.
usually didn't wear
who
Mat
the path were Both sides of lined with daisles, buttercupy and clover.
This," said Willy in a proud voice, "is. Fift Avenue!"
Shops and Stores
Knart now noticed that
in
and clover were buttercupa all except his skin, was much among the clumps of daisies, to Knarf's surprise-dressed on shops and stores
a green striped coal, black leather shoes, trousers, palent
on his head he wore and
He also carried a straw hat. сапс
"Going to a party?" asked.
Knar!
"Not at all, my boy, not at all!" Willy replied cheerfully. "Just taking a little walk up Fift Avenue,”
Alled with things like feathers, butterfly shelia, Jars of honey, wings, and fur coats of different shapes and colours. Everything mas neatly arranged.
"Who buys here?" asked Willy.
"Everybody," " well, let's walk."
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Knarf
Willy stopped to stand in front
of one of the store windows.----|
In Willy. lady squirrels - dressed
with tiny and brown
their hats on top of started up So they
Fit heads. Thiey both carried green Avenue, with Willy stopping parasols,
stand in every few hops to
noorn
sad
"Yes indeed!" Willy remark- "Where?" asked Knarf, look- front of one of the store win-
dows to gaze at the goods in ed to Knarf as they continued ing sharply at Willy.
along. "If you're anybody at side.
sure to be scen on By-and-by more walkers, or all you're
Fift Avenue!" "promenaders," as Willy called them, began appearing on the Forff Avenue.
In the course of the next ten nod- or Bfteen minutes Willy ded, bowed and tipped his hat to Mr and Mrs Muskrat, Miss Goose and Mr Gander, Mr and Mrs Robin and young Jeremy
Robin, old and Jasmine Snail,,, General. Owl, Squire Magple and Miss Lark, May. Mole and her two boys, all of whom wore dark sunglasses.
Much More Stylish "FIT Avenue," replied Willy "Comes right after Avenue, but it's much more
"but
"Ah, here come Miss Quack stylish. Hardly anybody ants and potato-bugs walk on and Mr Drake," said Willy, For Avenue, But everybody nodding toward two very well-
ducks who who is anybody walks on Flit dressed Avenue...Come along," Willy waddling toward them from the said the next minute, "and I'll other end of the Avenue, Miss show you where it is!"*
Quack was dressed all in white. Mr Drake, who also carried a Willy led the way past cane, had on a cream-coloured several wid raspberry bushes linen suit and yellow shoes "My goodness,"" said Knart and clumps of burrs and and socks.
Werk
thistles. Finally, after scrumbi- Willy tipped his hat as Miss
grass Qunck and Mr Drake passed, tightly.
through ing
some thick (with Willy holding on
to his straw hat to keep it from
Mr
and
when they reached the end of the Avenue and crossed backc of the field Into the middle "Lovely people," said Willy. again, "I didnt know. so many Willy...I didn't 'oven know being knocked off), they came "Ah, how do you do!" Wally people walked on Fiff Avenue,
about Fill Avenue)" to a shady sort of path. It was exclaimed a few seconds later. clean,
and
of straight
treo
Two Lady Squirrels stories and twigs, 'Down the middle of the path was a side Knar! saw Willy bowing and walk made of soft green most tipping his hat to two squirrels
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Rupert's Summer Adventure-
Ha
For time Rupert is speechless. have them for yourself." If this goes on these trees will gives over the grapes and a peach. be some of the wonders of the Do, thank you, how topping! country, saya the farmer. You cries Rupert, Saying goodbye. ht hava sayed the hedge and tha [runs of, and 'naxt" minuta ba spies trees and the grase, though good Tigerly heading for Pong-Ping's neis knows what else will grow house. "Hi, wait, res what I've here. Meanwhile you demrve ju i gor now 17 by cries:
DISGALE RUONTO KEZENVED.