THE CHINA MAIL, SÆTURDAY, APRIL 13, 1985.
FEATURES FOR BOYS
AND
Knots,
YOUR PUZZLE
PUZZLE Inca Mailmen Took
CORNER
CROSSWORD
ACROSS
Luxemburg has ari
999 square miles.
5 Its
hes three vertical
bars
9 Units of weight
10 Facility
11 Hops' kiln
12 Mimicker
13 Greeter
16 Part of "to be"
17 It has
a large
18 Measure of area.
20 Edit
2+ Mature
26 Correlative of neither
27 Brain passage
28 Italian coins
29 Cotton fabric
DIAMOND"
Luremburg is
one
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Not Notes
By R. S. Craggs
Y THE MIDDLE of the
B15th century the Incas
BENELUX patiens, which provided a centre for today's of Peru had a postal system diamond about that country superior to any then...exist- The second word is a dressing in Europe. The messages edge"; third "sharpens, as razor, at hans, and were carried by runners (for sixth "main source of energy." vehicles were unknown) Can you finish the diamond throughout the length of the empire at un average speed of about seven miles . per hour.
from these clues?
B
N
BENELUX
ET X
LUXEMBURG MIX-UPS
THE
POSTAL SYSTEM
OF THE
INCAS
THE · TOTAL DISTANCE COVERED, BY. RELATED RUNNERS WAS OFTEN · ONE THOUSAND MILES.
DAY AND NIGHT, THE MESSENGERS TRAVELED
AT THE RATE OF ABOUT SEVEN MILES PER HOUR.
The QUIPUS
USED FOR
· MATHEMATICAL PROBLEM SÍ MESSAGES AND RECORDS.
Each runner ran, only as far as it wais possible for him to do 50 without slackening speed. That is, from one post to the next. Then another runner took lost: A
The messengers travelled over, running beside the situated on each side of the both day and night. This is Just preceding one long enough road to take care of mes- understandable when it is to master the message, in sages travelling by in both learned that the distance to order that no time might be directions.
be covered was often 1,000 miles!
Here are three more facts per- taining to Luxemburg. rearrange, the letters in each strange row to find them;
DOLES MANNER LAWS LAMP UNITE ROUT ROY MILL SCANT
CODED MESSAGE
The Puzzleman has sub- stituted a simple code for the correct letters of his sentence about Luxemburg. Just as 凸 Can cutput clue, that's the first word.
you decipher the code? #
30 Internal decay in fruit
DOWN
1 Kind of bonis
2 Flower
3 Grafted (her.)
4 White
**Dreaded
"6 Race course circuit
7 On the ocean
-Microbe
14 Bullfighter
15 Befere
18 Seed appendage
19 Ceremony
21 Indigo
22 Apple centre
23 Allowance for waste.
25 Writing implement
28 Pound (ab.)
LUXEMBURG REBUS
Use the words and pictures to fullest advantage to find the four facts about Luxemburg that have been concealed in 'rebus:
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this
1000
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MY NAME is FRANK
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Ktwdlatqi hr qikdo sx Fazme Ctbgdrr Bezqknasd.
• (Solutions on Page 201
post house was.
Solve Fable Of The
17 Circus Lions
WES
SMOŽIKER TOHN
the most famous ilon tamer in the country of Baldania. Whenever the circus came to town it was always crowded.
Children loved to watch
SWALLOW John Smoziker and bis 17 llons. He would make thé lions sit down at a table and
HO GOLDFISH
SURE, I CAN SWALLOW GOLDFISH LOVE EM.., YUM-M-MI
HERE'S HOW...
ני
CU PIECES OF RAW CARROT INTO GOLD FISH
"SHAPES.
NOW... HOLD A PIECE OF THE CARROT IN YOUR: HAND AND PRETEND TO SCOOP A GOLDFISH FROM THE BOWL.
I LOVE 'EM!
GULP
YOU PRETEND TO SWALLOW
A GOLDFISH... BUT REALLY SWALLOW A PIECE OF CARROT.
| ZOO'S WHO
WHY DON'T YOU
SEE A DENTIST
BIRDS OF EARLIER GEOLOGICAL AGES HAD TEETH LIKE THOSE OF SNAKES AC-
ROING TO THE ENCYCLOPEDIA,
BRITANNICA.
*THE VULTURE, EAGLE, CROW AND PARROT SOME- TIMES REACH "THE CENTURY ATARK IN THEIRLONG LIVES.
AMOSQUITO BITE IIOMES QUE TO A TINY DROP OF FORMIC LIRRITATES THE SKIN AND CAUSES THE JICU.
actually eat. Then they Poro, who is the youngest, is to would dance while he played have one ninth." on his old violin.
The three children were very
much puzzled. Paul spoke for. his two brothers.
We can't divide up 17 lions according to the manner set forth in the will without cutting up some lon meet. What are we going to do?"
For half a century this, fametis lion tamer amused many chil- dren. But now he was getting very old. And he knew soon he would depart from this world, So he sent for his three good sons Paul, Peter, and Pozo.
"We have been very happy together," he told them: "Му neme is famous throughout the For the next month everyone country of Baldania I want in Baldania worried about the vou each to continue with the three sons and their Bons. lions. In my will I will divide Finally, Bopo Garoniks, an old the lions among you.
There on tamer, pare to visit the are only three large circuses in boys. all of Baldania. Each of you "I was a dear friend of your father," he said, "and I will show you how to divide up the lions without cutting up some ljon meat. Come with me to your cages."
will work in one of thêm. Do not be sad, my children, when I am gene. Just make children happy with the lions"
A month later the great John Smoziker had departed from
ons. Bope had brought a lion In the cages there were 17
this earth. The Queen declared of his own, so that now there
The oldest son then
GIRLS
Stamp To Honour Mountaineers
MAGINE yourself climb- ing nearly five miles up
a mountain and suddenly your oxygen supply runs out.
You rip off the mask' and suck in deep breaths, trying all the time to get enough oxygen from the air to keep you alive. But the air is thin in those altitudes and there is, little oxygen in it. Your head reels. You want
"
“Thank goodness you've come!”
to slump down in the snow YOUR BIRTIIDAY...... BY STELLA and go to sleep.
Two
Italian
The Incas had no written language so it may be diffi cult for us to understand
mountaineers how they could send mes- fought off just that weakness sages. This was sometimes when their oxygen ran out an done by word of mouth, Mount Godwin Austin last year,
They battled on and they can but more complex messages quered this peak-the world's were sent by knotted cords second highën àt 28,230 IL known
quipus. This
These two brave method of keeping records Achille Comparnoni and. Lino was used by the 'Incas for Lacedell. Both are mountain both calculation in arithme-guides. The leader of the ex- Ardito tic and to take the place of pealtion was Professor
Desio, director of the geolo- writing. It is doubtful if gical institute of the University the runners could read the of Milan
AS
men are
and
messages that they carried With him on the mountain for the understanding of were tour other scientists then was very complex and 11 climbers. One of the clim
Puchoz, died from the knowledge was passed bers on only to members of the pneumonia. ruling class. The study of
of all these ad- the quipus took up a year ventures, a fine stamp showing of their four years' educa-known as K2, is issued now by Austin, also
tion.
Paldstan, in whose territory the mountain stands,
+
In honour
Mount Godwin
+-
SATURDAY, APRIL 23
BORY today, you are a natural leader in the field of ideas and
there is more latent ability in your make-up than you recognise during early youth. It behooves parents of those born on this day to see, that their children's natural inclinations are There is a developed so that the germ of genius is nurtured. natural sense of the dramatic; a definite gift for the written word: and the ability to analyse character with almost psychic accuracy.
within which needs There is a high, emotional torrent adequate expression and direction, if it isn't to burst forth in Ats of moodiness or violent temper. Self-control is of the utmost importance. That lesson, once learned, is one which must not be forgotten. A wrong word or deed might bring down. a whole tower of success and you would have to start up again from the bottori.
While there may be alternating cycles af good and ill fortune throughput your life, you will reach the fame which you deserve if you are conscientious and cultivate will power, Let every obstacle serve as a new Ehallenge!
Among those born on this date are: Chauncey M. Depew, statesman; Wiliam Shapespeare Edwin Markham pect; Arthur T. Hadley, educator: Shiney Temple and Simone Simon, tum stats; Thomas Nelson Page, author, and James Buchanan, U.S. president
To find what the stars have in store for you tomorrow, select Let your birthday star and read the corresponding paragraph." your birthday star be your daily guide.
SUNDAY, APRIL 24
TAURUS (Apr, 21-May, 21), SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov, 22)- Get into the country and let Recreation appropriate to a the beauties-of-nature-inspire Sunday is well-avoured It you and give you new zest for you are invited to the country,
accept
GEMINI (May 22-June 21)---
However, even today it The peak soars up in splen- is possible to
dour from a glacier valley and ving see a llama berder counting his charges in a way which would daunt all looms stark against the blue sky by a simplified system of the but the boldest climbers. knotted cords-a remnant The stamp is recess printed,
London. Very of the ancient culture of the perforated 12 and costs 58, in
nice, 100. Incas.
1. A. A.
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:
He Put His Foot In It
-That's How Willy Got "Stack" in the Pond-
By MAX TRELL
THE
HE telephone rang and Knarf and Hanid, the the shadow-children with
a day of mourning for this great were 18. man. Then the three children look half of the 18, which was nine; the second so took one were called into the lawyer's third of the 18, which was six turned-about names, ran be- office.
four father has given me his and the youngest took one ninth hind the bookcase to answer
of the eighteen, which was two, will and told me to carry out his Add them all up and you get. It wasn't the usual kind And Bepo took back his of telephone which is the Everyone was now reason why it wasn't in the usual kind of place. It was about as big as a peanut, with wires like threads.
wishes, He leaves 'his '17, lions
17
happy.
to his three wonderful sons own llon. Paul, Peter, and Poro. Sluce Paul is the oldes, he is to have one half of the lions. Peter is This is how it was done and text in age and he is to have you can spend a million years
third of the lions, And looking for the catch
ODE
WHY, THE BIRDS ARE
ALL MIXED UP!
CAN you anmix
this ?:
PILL'S BOON If you do it correctly, you get the name of a bird. Have you got it? It is
*
like aome
SPOONBILL. Would you more? See' if, you can get
birds' names from:
1: SOW WALL
2. RING SALT
3. 'TEN NIL
4. MAIN STRAND 5. WAR SPARK 6. 1. GOLF, MAN 7. HANGING TILE 8. BRIDGE A RUG The answers Page 20.
Who's There?
"Hello," Knart said into the phone. Who is it, please?”.
It turned out to be Willy Toad who announced that he had very. important news..
[ "Willy's got important news,"
Knari said to Hanid.
Teddy was carrying a heavy "
They rubbed Willy's foot with linsiments and tonic and salve and gave him hot soup to drink. Find out what it is," said About an hour later, Wily was Hazid
hopping up and down äs friskly
On asking Wally what his im as ever. portant news was, Koart found out that Willy's foot was caught in, the pond
"Your foot is caught in the pond Knit shouted into the pbone How can-your-foot gat HOW?ght in water??
are
Rupert and the Inventor-22
to
Risper tries :: désperately change his course and ferro ip the anh," but nothing he doet make any difference. He is now above the trees where birds call w his in astonishment and is travelling dute East towards a farge building rising indiche
middle of a thick wood. *4 shall hit that place if something doesn'
op gel" he gaps. Then læ noticzifuge. polished funnel sticking out from near the top of
the building and, realises that he is being pulled straight to ig.",
"That's it," said Willy. "There's no more water in the pond."
No more water? What hap on pened to 117"
féë Bréåker Needed
When Khaw and Hand saw that Willy was completely re- covered they asked him to tell how he had happened to get his foot caught in the ice.
“It's Aut very usual," Hanid.
"Nothing that I ever do is usual," said Willy.. "This is how heppered. I went down to the pood to pay a visit to my friend the Sunfish, He lives in the pand. When I got there I saw that the perid had a cover of ice
day
A one day for an oating Per BAGITTARIUS (Nav: 23-Déc.. can plie the whole 22)-You may find spiritual haps you family into the car for a plea- inspiration and real encourage sant picnic.
ment today from a good sermon, CANCER (June 22-July 23)— CAPRICORN (Dec. 23-Jan. Make no attempt to catch up 20-Don't attempt too much on any work. After church a entertaining, for this is a tendance, get out into the open when you should get some rest, for enjoyment
LEO (July 24-Aug. 23)- AQUARIUS (Jan 21-Feb. 19) Plan a social evening with the day is fing, then the friends and close relatives. A world, is probably taking to the picnic supper may be the read. Be careful, if driving in thaisper.
heavy trafic.
VIRGO (Aur. 24-Sept. 23)--- One of those days when the stars say you need to be a little mere careful than visual,
too.
PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20)- Mental relaxation is just as im- portant as bodily rest. A change of scene might do you a lot of
ARIES
LIBRA (Sept. 24-Oct. 28)- good. I love makes the world go
(Mar. 21-Apr.' 20)— round. this should be one of An April shower need not upset your most. whirling days! plans for the entire day. The Romance is in the air.
sum is bound to shine again.
BORN today, you have one of those well-diciplined: minds which cuts through red tape and gets to the heart of a matter. You are sympathetic and understanding of the troubles of others and are the type to invite their confidence. Although, you may go off on flights of fancy on your own account you have ลก inventive streak which inspires this at times--you swing back to solid conservatism when it comes to giving advice to others. In other words, you don't always practise what you preach!
Fond of children, you will make a fine teacher or personnel consultant. Your magnetic personality makes people like you on sight No doubt, you would also do well on any job where you were supposed to be a "trouble shooter!! or efficiency engineer for a large corporation. You would be able to make
reforms without being resented as interfering. You have the knack of being able to be polite when it comes to making criticism. This is because you never tear down, without offering or asking others for a constructive suggestion This makes for better co-operation.
Your emotions operate at a low boiling point and you must take care that you do not mistake a temporary infatuation for a lasting love. Marriage to the right, one will bring you exceptional happiness.
Among those born on this date are: Thomas A. Emmet, Irish patriot; John A. Alexander, educator: John Trumbull, poet and jurist; Blanche Ring, actrese; Santos Dumont, ploneer aviator, Leslie Howard and Cyril Maude, actors.
Let
To and "what the stars have in store for you tomorrow, select your birthday star and read the corresponding paragraph. your birthday star be your-dally guide,
MONDAY, ÁÞRÍL 25.
TAURUS (Arr. 21-May 21): 8CORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22)---
“It does," said Willy. "It's on top of it. I didn't know bow-It may be your turn to catch Sometimes surprises are on the si foe. My foot's stuck in the 1. could get to see my friend the gold ring today. Be on the the excitingly pleasant side. loc. I'd be obliged if you'd come Sunny at all. But fortamateis I down here with an ax and chop discovered a crack in the lee
right near the bank.
Protecting Feet
leakout for a prize opportunity! Tonight is likely to be one of
GEMINI (May 22-June 21)- those times! Back to work and it may not be easy if the day is lush with spring sunshine, but do your best,
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 21-Dec. 22)-Being conscientious on the job is the best and surest way of adva
advancing
enne seda CAPRICORN (Dee." 20)Unless you can make a
23-JEL
me out
It was not long after this tele, phane conversation that Knari and Hanid started down to the "So," continued Willy, "I knelt
CANCER (June 22-July 23) pond, accompanied by General down, and looked through the Tin the Tin Soldier, Mr Funch, crack into the water below. Sure get busy and you'il forget all
If you have the molly-gruba and Teddy the Stuffed Bear. hough there was Sunny, waving about being in a bad mood.
to me to come down. So I start-ELEO (July 24-Aug. 28)— contructive suggestion, don't be Teddy the Stuffed Bear, wie ed adding down through the Tuls may be a day when a too critical or just find fault. carrying a heavy" ax over bs
crack just got my foot in friend is really a friend indeed. AQUARIUS 12ü. 21-Feb. 19) shoulder. 2
when
Don't hesitate to seek advice if Never hesitate too long over They found Willy kitting on the
pas making an important decision, edge of the bank with one took know, the crack closed up,”
VIRGO 24-Sept. 23)-- You could lase; the opportunity stuck in the Ice, just a bé, and said Koeni
Don't stick too...
closely odded. That's the Touting. Experiment with some PISCES (Feb, 24-Mar-201- Teddy the Stuffed Bear who who
thing new, and speed up your to make pesmal progrem la é * progress *
highly competitive age; you was stronger than in the poly, this sturen. Her had the USA (Sept. 24-Oct, 23)- to relive are need tee away from Willy's fook Thet best advice. J/Never put your Combine business and social ARIES. (Mar. 21-Apr. 20) carried him to a worm corner lot lood fy the crack in the lot. In emaire today. Increase your Kep, closely to your regular the calm of the house whern fact, növer dá anything with your. popularity to your distinct, ad-, routine and don't be lazed" into They bil lived
fam fost excest wille on it.”
vantage"
davisting from "Icke-HTE
zert
to that way