"Page 18
FEATURES
FOR
THE CHINA MAIL, SATURDAY, MARCH 26, 1965.
BOYS
AND
GIRLS
YOUR PUZZLE For Fun, Protection, Learn A Challenge
1 Craft
CORNER
CROSSWORD
4 Embellish
€ Fish
ACROSS
7 Above (post.)
9 Conclusion
10 Musteline" mammal
12 Paid notice in a newsDODAT.
13 Transposes (b)
14 Parent
15 Diader
17 Tear
18 Exist
19 Perched
20 Bog
22 Golf mourd
DOWN
1 Fruit drink
* Internatiorial language
3 Horses' gaits
4 Augment
6 Seine
6 Astatic nation
& Send payment
9 Dine
10 British money of account
11 Knock
13 Play the part of host
16 Upper limb
17 College cheer.
19 Compass point
21 Musical note
Games With
Words
Riddles
1. When is a boy like a pony?
TRIANGLE
THE
Basic Boxing
By Jay Worthington
BANNERS provide a base for
THE BIG DIFFERENCE today's triangle. The second between fighting
word is an Egypilan sun god";
and
third "an Oriental coin"; fourth wants is that a boy who lost control of himself. The
"bridge" Afth shovels and wants to fight usually has sixth "peruser.
Complete the
triangle from these clues:
BANNERS
DE-TAILED WORDS
De-tail
"Utopian" and have "a notion": repeat and have "a fish": once.. more and have a hypothetical structural unit.""
WACKY COMPASS
SAWNY
WACKY COMPASS
START AT SOUTH AND USE EVERY THIRD-
WLETTER YOU DECIDETE
WHICH DIRECTION)
TO FIND THE TWO
PROVERBS HIDDEN, BY PUZZLE
PETE $
ADD-A-GRAMS
Add a letter to "born" and
scramble for a year between 12 and 20"; scramble this and add another letter for "to penetrate"; repeat for "latest": and once more for "cores."
Bolutions on Page 20)
DO AN
boxer know what he is doing.
Boxing is both a sport and a science, as the accom panying pictures show. Notice that the fist la held in an up-and-down position, with the thumb knuckle on This is the ONLY top. correct position for the two best punches: the LEFT JAB and the RIGHT CROSS. If your palm turns either way you will lose power, and you may
also injure your hand.
Hold your
fist like this inside your glove | THUMBE HOW TO PUNCH
A
GLOVE BY
ELBOWS IN
RIGH CRO
AND WRIST STRAIG
STAND
LIKE THIS
LEFT JAB
A LEFT JAB
AND A RIGHT CROSS
THE
2-Z PUNCH.
TO THE THE
HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF
BLOCK
HIS RIGHT CROSS WITH YOUR RIGHT,
KEEP HIM AWAY WITH LEFT JABS...
BLOCK HIS LEFT JAB WITH
YOUR LEFT...
KEEP YOUR GUARD UPAT ALL TIMES!
A
From America
MERICA'S stamps haye
a variety almost as i finite as the country itself. They vary from those "old faithfuls" showing George -
the Washington, through whole range of the country's life and mighty endeavour.
One of the latest to reach Bri- tain shows dignified cl
old
entle man raising the
curtain
on an insida view of the
Pennsyl vania Aca demy of Fine Arts.
This noble Institution is
3
now celebrating its 150th birth day. And, like most organisa- tion of its kind 'in America's
cultural life, it has much of which to be proud.
America bas always been anxious, to import the best of Old art and culture that the
Fine art in every field-but perhaps especially in painting-
has been the primary target of US. dealers and collectors whe EX-combed and are still combing:
the world.
find how heavy your arms The hand should be re-
become. A boxer who is laxed until the instant
too tired to keep his hands before contact. Then the
right-handed boxer up connot defend himself, fist is snapped shut, and the usually "leads" with left This explains Why pro World can offer. panch is delivered with jabs, keeping his opponent fessionals train for weeks fist, arm, and shoulder all off balance or setting him before a bout, running miles locked in one straight line, up for the stronger right of roadwork and punching for the most power.
hand. The famous "one- heavy bags for hours. Always aim to hit with two" punch is a left jab to Find a teacher or the knuckle next to your the body followed quickly perienced boxer to guide little finger. If you do this, by a right cross to the you, if you find yourself be-
This new stamp is, in its way, coming serious about box a celebration of those treasure the three biggest knuckles head. will share the load. This
ing. Your instructor knows seekers success. It is, too, a not only saves broken bones
that boxing can be a dan challenge to Britain and other countries of the Old World. in your hand, but also
will Ferhaps we let our art treasures results in a better punch. The boxer protects his gerous game, and he
from being go too easily. protect you Notice that the boy's left face on the left by tucking matched against opponents foot is forward when he his chin behind his left with more experience than recess-printed and posts 5d. in
* ***
HOW TO APRIL FOOL shoots his left jab, but that shoulder and extending his
TRICK
his right foot is forward left arm, and on the right when he crosses with his side with his right glove 6000PS EXCISE ME) right hand. The "anchor" held close to his chin. From foot, in other words, is this position he can throw always on the opposite side punches from the hand doing the self.
MOST PEOPLE WILL TRY TO PICK OFF A LOOSE THREAD STICKING FROM YOUR JACKET.
GET SET. BUT HERE'S ONE FOR YOUR THEY WON'T PICKOFF
TRICK
LIKE THIS.....
1.Thread a NEEDLE with bright colored THREAD Leave the thread
attached to spool.
2. What driver never gets 2. Put the thread through
arrested?
3 What asks
no
questions. a shoulder seam in your
jacket.
· but requires many answers?
"4 What building in your city
has the most stories?
5. When was beef the highest
it has ever been?
6. Why do ducks and geest
fly north in the spring?
These
cousins:
D
Country Cousins
are your "country" DOMINIC POLA,
ALAN OLIVIA, ADA, MARK, IRA, ALY.
“Do you know where they live? Fit the right name to each empty space and you'll write the foreign
country in which each "cousin" lives.
1. B-
3. It
n
4. an Republic
5. Can
6. New Ze
7. Den
8, nd
(Answers on Page 20)
3.PUT ON YOUR JACKET AND DROP THE SPOOL INTO YOUR SHIRT POCKET.
OH, MY? THA UNRAVELING YOUR JACKET!
CAPRIL FOOLD
ZOO'S WHO
RACEDONS GO TO SLEEP.
WHEN FOOD IS SCARCE IN WINTER AND, PURING
MILD SPELLS, OFTEN
LEAVE THE DEN AT NIGHT TO SATISFY- THEIR APPETITES
EGYPTIANS EMBAL
AS WELL
HUMANE
LEA
HELP
INO BIRDS LAY THEIR EGGS IN HUGE MOUNDS OF EARTH THEY SCRAPE TOGETHER WITH THEIR BEET. THEY MIX
AMP OTHER PLANT LIFE WHICH GIVES
VECAYS, THIS HEAT AND THE SUN'S HEAT HATCHES THE EGGS.
от defend him-
punching. On defence, for Condition is probably this reason, you can usually more important to a boxer expect an opponent to try a than to any other athlete. left-hand punch if his left When you try boxing three] foot is forward, or vice- or four rounds the first time,
you may be astonished
versa.
April
Fools' Day Fools All
By Lee Priestley
OTS OF FOOLISHNESS Arriving
on
to
you.
The stamp is perforated 11
London J. A. A.
A Faucet For Rain.
---General Tin Says It's Atop Mt. Everest-
By MAX TRELL
TEDDY the Stuffed Bear to Knarf, the shadow-boy with the turned- about name: "It's been rain- ing since early this mor- ing. Now it's three o'clock in the afternoon and it's still raining. "Can't some- body turn it off?"
"I don't think so," said Knaxí, *Why not?" asked Teddy". Knarf didn't say anything so Teddy continued, saying the words slowly as though he were talking to himself or thinking All Fools out aloud: "There must be a
but very few facts are day, the royal messengers fauce: somewhe the But where
associated with April 1 found serious farmers try- turns off the rain?"
next Friday). We know ing to drown a fish in the
"There isn't any such thing little more than did Poor village pond, Unsmiling sald Knart. "At least I don't Robin who, in 1760, wrote in housewives rolled huge think there is" his Almanack:
cheeses down hill because
Then Teddy asked Mr Funch that was the quickest way and he said: "Yes, there is such to get them to market! ・・ a faucet, but no one knows
where it is."
"The First of April some
do say,
Is set apart for All
Fools' Day,
THE WISE FOOLS
"By the time we get there,"
General Tin the Tin Soldier said: "know where it is. It's Why the people call it so,
When these antics were on top of Mt Everest in Asia." Nor I, nor they them reported to the king, he
selves do know."
decided that his highway said Teddy, "the rain will stop Certainly there's. some should bypass such a collec- anyway," thing about April that. tion of idiots. As the story makes for foolishness all spread, the inhabitanta of over the world. April Fool the village became known and April First are syno- as. the Wise Fools nyms for mischief and Gotham.*** pranks in many lands.
NONSENSE SOLUTIONS
Teddy finds the rain faucet in the garden.
NZY
EDITORS PAZZE SERVICE, ING=NUEVA YORKG-
"While you were phoning, I ordered for both of us.”
YOUR BIRTHDAY...... By STELLA
BOR
SATURDAY, MARCH 26°
be
PORN today, you have an exceptional memory which is one of
your best assets in any career you undertake. It will especially helpful in a job that calls for detail work or in one where you have daily contact with large groups of people. Since you have executive ability, it is likely that you will find yourself at the head of some large enterprise if you enter the financial or business world.
Actually, you also have gifts in the Seld of music, literatirò ` and art Whether or not to make use of them as a life career or merely relegate them to the status of an avocation will be entirely up to you. You are one who likes to get on" in the World and if the arts fail to offer you a substantial, income, you may decide for business. Then, when you have retired or have made your fortune, you can spend the balance of your life in the enjoyment of artistic and intellectual pleasures.
IN
Although you have a serious, contemplative mind, one which likes to explore all the facts of a matter, there is also a gay and lighter side to your nature. You are a good mixer and can be particularly, are personally attractive and know how to dress amusing, imitative and the life of any party. You women,
becomingly and in the height of fashion. In fact, you often create the fashions which others follow...
Among those born on this date are: Robert Frost and A. E. Housman, poets: John B. Thomas, composer; Edward Bellamy Sherwin, educator, and William T. Smedley, painte and William Lecky, authors; Gonde Nast, noted publisher, Thomas
To find what the stars have in store for you tomorrow, select your birthday star and read the corresponding paragraph. Let your birthday star be your daily guide.
SUNDAY, MARCH 27
ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr, 20)— LIBRA (Sept. 24-Oct, 23)- If perplexed by some emotional Get out into the open today: problem, you may find the Your braith will be greatly answer by seeking out spiritual improved by the tonic of fresh advice.
air.
TAPHUS (Apr, 21-May 21)——・・ SCORPIO (Oct, 24-Nov, 22)—— Plan a social event at home Fallow your favourite hobby with
the family and close today. Whether it is reading, friends to have an especially the radio, painting or whatever pleasant time...
-bava fimi
GEMINI (May 22-June 21)— SAGITTARIUS (Nov, 22-Dec. Church attendance should bring 22)--The mind, as well as the renewed hope and cheer. A body, 'needs nourishment. A good sermon can be a fine good sermon, a lecture or some spiritual tonic.
good music helps.
CANCER (June 22-July 23)---- CAPLICORN (Dec, 23-Jan. Don't let your emotions get out 20)The outdoors can be very of control. It may be impor- beautiful at this time of year. tant to remain cool, calm and Try to get out and enjoy the collected
SPIETARIUS LEO. (July 25-Aur. 23)—
(Jan. 21-Feb. 19)
world
In planning your day, be care Forget the workaday ful that you do nothing in and let down "tensions by ap- haste. There is a, chance of propriate Test and recreation
today. accident, if you hurry.
VIRGO (Aug. 24-Sept; 23)-- PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) This is likely to be a family Make the most of friendly as- "The last I heard of it," said | day. Enjoy yourself, surrounded pects, Invite friends in or pay Mr Merlin, "it was under a pile by those you love the best some afternoon calls, yoursek, of leaves in somebody's garden."
Teddy and Knart and every-Bo one else in the room grew very excited, demanding of Mr Mer- lin that he tell them in whose garden it was.
"Just
somebody's garden," repeated Mr Merlin. "Under somebody's pile of old leaves."
the top of Mt Everest in Asia," "It might just as well be on
grumbled General. Tia. "There's a pile of old leaves in almost everybody's garden."
A
DORN today, you have broad, expansive vision and like to do everything on a large scale. You like to organise a project and then let others do the less exciting detail work. This is all right, if you have complete confidence in your associates. For- tunately, you are intuitively wise in selecting your co-workers and can size up a person fairly accurately at first sight.
Generous and sympathetic to the troubles of others, you have patience even with those who seem unable to help them- selves. You like to give advice. If a person follows it and reaps
You should take into consideration that all people are not as success, you consider it another example of how easy it is to solve problems-provided one goes about it in the right way!
ingerious as you are.
..
Your emotions are strong and you have moods which you must learn to get under control early in life. Otherwise they "We could advertise in the will lead you around by the nose. An early marriage might paper," said Mr Punch.
bring you exceptional happiness. You women are a type to succeed with a career in additional to marriage....
A Matter of Doubt.
"That's the trouble," said General Tin. "And anyway, of I'm not sure that rain-faucet is on top of Mt Everest. Maybe Possibly April Fools day it's on the top of some other came about when the calendar mountain." was- corrected in England. When the date of the new year clan came along and Teddy at Finally Mr Merlin the Magi- was changed from the last of once asked him about the rain- In India the day is called March to the first of January; faucet to turn off the rain.
Absent-minded folk celebrated Huli" and nonsense solu- the new year on the old date.
"Is on the top of Mt Everest?" tions for all problems are So they were teased by being given. In Greece children dubbed "April Fool." ask trick questions
Actually no one really carca why All Fools' day is celebrated. passers-by. In France an what boy or girl needs more said General Tin. "Where is, it grabbed urahreling and ran our
than an excuse to have funt
of
April Fool is called "poisson [d'ayril" (April fish) because in that month fish would be young and therefore easily! caught.
A famous celebration of All Fools' day took place in England during the 12th century. Then the "ise fools of Gotham" used non- sense to save their meadows. from King John Learning that the tyrannical king planned to march his army through their best lands,
thereby making it the king's highway, the Gothamites dared to protest. Outraged, the king seat messengers to find out what kind of people lived in the
so that proper ** punish-
ment might he devised for Le
*.
"No," said Mr Merlin. "That's what I was afraid of
Dow?"
Rupert and the Broken Plate-31
Rupert does nor think it right
leave. Rupert is quite bewildered.
to get so much money for nothing Then he rushes indoors. 2.
heard the sound of strangers." says Mr. Beary - Who were they ? And where have you got
but the strange gentleman insists with many amics and much happy" talk, of which the little bear can nor understand a word, Span all that money from?" And
Ropers, full of excitement, index to sell her avecythingras naca, fin to
waving his hat and his stick and the Leather his heaker hit
AL RIGHTS RESERVED.
"Yes," said Knart. "If every- body looks under his pile of leaves for a faucet, I'm re Won't that be wonderful?” somebody will finally find it
Mr Merlin said: "Wouldn't it surprise us all if that faucet were under the pile of leaves in our garden?"
Instantly, everybody put on rubbers and raincoats and
into the garden to look under the pile of old leaves,
"Here it it shouted Teddy
Sure enough, there 4/24 faucet. It looked like a regular faucet except for one thing. It wasn't attached to any pipe. It
vas just a faucet.
Turn It" somebody sald. So M: Berlin gave it a burn, Just Like A Shower
You know what happened? The rain came down harder
Then Mr Merlin turn it the other way and the rain turned into a fine drizzle and then stopped!
But when they all went out to have another look at the
Among those born on this data are: Brainard Lyman, noted: clergyman; Ruth Hanna McCormick Simms, stateswoman; George S. Coe, financier, Louis XVII of France, and Gloria Swanson and Genevieve Ward, actresses.
To and what the stars have in store for you tomorrow, select your birthday star and read the corresponding paragraph. Let your birthday star be your daily guide.
MONDAY, MARCH 28
angles.ng all
ARIES (Mar 21-Apr. 203-LIERA (Sent, 24-Oct. 23)- Best for you to stick fairly Check on all business detalls closely to regular routine. Pay very carefully. Expand your strict attention to detail works, interests only after too....
SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov. 22)— TAURUS (Apr. 21-May 21)- you are in merchandising and If you have been careless about and your own boss, the your budget lately, this might for making a be a good time to check up cellent. on it
then
aspects
arr ::
SE SAGITTARIUS (Mar. 21.Dec. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) 22 This may be the day when Self-control and patience with an out-of-town business trip is all the family may be the one projected." Aspects are puspl- and
only solution to you CAFEICORN (Dep. 28-Jap.
clous for it problems!
CANDER" (June 22-July 23) — 20). Be- patient. If a minor If there are upsets and setbacks upset changes your plans. in your previously planned Adapt yourself to any necessary schedule, be as patient as you
can. It's only temporary
(July 24-Aug-2
21 Jeb. 19)..
may
Be
LEO Get back the job with - from your subconscious, positive attitude howard getting careful to select only the best
lined for today.
faucet the next morning it on ectiva i pak TIGER PISCES (Feb 20-3422 201
song::!!It probably went back VIRGO (Aur, 34-Berl, #1)-- You could be a little too f'cocky". to Mt Everest, General Tin Conservative action is best. It when it comes to promoting said gloomiis "Less chanés of In get the time for you to new des. Be aury. It anybody (holing around with is - ambaric upon anything highly tauerughly practical-bators you up there!"
Ang Pspeculative.
blow the trumpet!:
I