burdens.
ROSSWORD
12. Camel
14. Criss-cross MELODY-
15. HUSET, WAZ166.
10)
16. #tit motion. Doi
((sneg.), (19)
Down
1. Ho roused cher.
janaz.).
9. Tilog go under
the key here. (6)
a. it in fugt à mi-
TAK. (07
B. Apologetic (10)
d. Bunton ? (12)
4. Emotio balm gets
tl. Dark Jady figures
in many a one by Bhakspeare, (0)
13. A twig of
family tree. (5)
15. Prosty residence?
Hurely not! (4)
Actons
1. Roverno pole
nag. (12)
7. Thin dut
gadget my attack
FOU 110:
8. " ——
L where
BY
Now that
Taken you up
A step at a tlaja. (A)
14. antribee
Kater off the leo, +)
1. Oustedk
DUNOT. 107
worta
THE • WAY
by Beachcomber
rates have
risen button releases it to administer Ben blow, powerful
again some councils are re- ported to be offering
as much
an 85. 4d. for £1,000 houses from which they have evicted
people.
4
Several go-ahead councils are nald to be considering a scheme by which property seized will be put on the market. 1 house for which, say, 3s. was offered as compensation to the evicled.
be vold F amarket for д Jew thousand pounds. the profi realised will contribute to the expertars curred by bailiffs. with Burne- thing left
for over
can
swimming-pools.
Marginal note
THE Astronomer – Royal's
THE
school
re-
freshing words about all th
gibberish of space-travel drew
öne rebuke which wi5,
une-
a
acksty. full of hearty fun grave staleiner that we must thirik atom! redoming the planets Scientists are becoming bou! so babylait
Thus that agree with
SOUZOS JOMA that they should go about an space- clothes, like fire people in kevé papers
נו
Automagriculture
"automation"
Iarners to Toperate
to
enough crack The abell without it. Deft hands then splintering separate the putamentary cover-
from the egg
The proper. ime saved can be used to endenise the planets,
11-BC
THE CHINA MAIL, THURSDAY, JANUARY
This Funny World'
GOLDSTEIN
McNaught Syndiewir, Ine.
"To sum it up, I'm dumb but sociable"
YOUR BIRTHDAY....... By STELLA
THURSDAY, JANUARY 26
●JACOBY BORN today, you possess the kind
ON BRIDGE
Triple Trump Coup Explained
By OSWALD JACOBY
FOU sometimes Cat in th You
text books of a grand stum that can be made only by what is known es
triple A
trump If you came to the con coup chition that such bandi nevir actually came up in play, you wouldn't be far
just wrong.
Turta hard dick, however, the match beween Nor- the way and Italy last year an European Champtosiships.
from a contul room, and watch trembled
the results on
radar screens."
Art
tage
AT
recent Flamers Cutt- ference t
that 121d Whi
will enable machines
say brain
Both teams netually stopped heart Mix hearts, but
011 The verge bidding the grand slamn. If the
sland been bid.
#5 Krond shown in the bidding diagram. any ranking expert would make the grand als by means <if The triple cup.
track
go further than that that, with an electronic
to operate
the machines and
watch the results on the screen. the farmer need
not go near
his form in fact, there will be no need fo Tanners, as the i machines will deliver the fond,
J'A
canning facfbutts be lined
ינו !!!שות
Dummy wite. The Best grown, to the with the ace of spades, and the
11 The ideal to new of hearts the huge Autosclaren
t'entre, from
which all ageultimul land will be operated by mechanical tech- The farmerr would then be encouraged to colonise the
backward! of The
planets
Bringing the egg to heel
IN order to save man-hours in
the horne,
Dr Strabismus Gord (Whom
Preserve) of Utrecht has vented an electric egg-cracker. The cracker is a snad m-shipet puton of rein- forced aluminum, which can be plugged in like an electric fire. Thus, when it comes in contact with the evaniurn of the bulled to egg It is warm enough not
of the lower the temperature egg. An easily manipulated lever roises the piston a few inches bove the top of the egg, and a
TARGET
O
S T
CUA
T
A
RR
How many
words of four lettere fır more CARL You ke from the letters in the square on the left In moking each the word letters la carb of the pures may be used dage mnity Ench word must contain the turke jetter in the centre sysare, und there must be at jenst one pilue-letter word in the Hat. No plurals: no fureign words: no proper names TODAY'S TARGET 1 18 words, good. 21 word very good to words. creditent Bulutlan' toniorrow,
YESTERDAT'S SOLUTION: Ache anther arch chant chanter char charm chart chat chatter cheat chert each earth enchant otch have hart hate hatter hgor heart heat henna ranch ratchet reach retch thea teach tench Tenth than theme that than thenat threat french TRENCHANT
CHESS PROBLEM
By W. A. WHYATT "Black, 12 pieces.
White, 12 places.. While to play: mate in three.
togesterday's Solution problem:
1, BXKIP; any; 2; Q, R, “B, or Kt måter.
1 Rets
D-
bla hand
NORTH (D) 29 4A7
EAST
AKS1
AK 10753
WEST
AK 109863
་
10 92 J62
• £7
4284
SOUTH
QJ42 J962
♥ K Q 10 8 543
• Q853
D
Both sides vul
North
East South
Wesl
24 3
Pasa
Fats 30
4+ Faab 4
7
PRAS Poza Pass Pass
Pass PHEA Opening lead-✯ B
لورا
ruming a sparle in order to draw another round af trumps with the king.
now
of intuitive and paychic powers which
border on the Romelimbs prophetle. If you will follow these inner warnings, you will rarely, it ever, inko adstake, Disregard your fo can become them- and Just one error after another.
Positive and energetic, you should sel your vision on some goal and Follow through to reach your bition. You have literary ability And a gift for leadership in both actions and idens which should be fully utilised. Original and construc- 1ive in your suggestions, you will and that things you originate may have become conservative routine Such is the lot of the novatur!
There an opportunity for your le to be lived on the grand design, but if you neglect your talents, you
AQUARIOS
will find at the touch of gentus dles and will not bring to you tho heights of accomplishment that you perhaps, more deserve. Yor you. than many others, you can become
own fate- the master of your learning to heed those inner voices of inpalation that come id you throughout life,
Among these bem an Life date aro: Mary Mapes Dodge, author and editor; fiugo Riesenfold, musician; Roy Chapman Andrewo, explorer: Samual Hopkinson Adams, utitur; Thema Blocum, merchant: Poul McVey, actor.
Tu fut what the stars, have in store for you tomorrow, select your birthday star and rend the corros- ponding paragraph. Let your birth- day star be your daily guide
FRIDAY, JANUARY 27
Имп. 21-Feb. 19) There
the
mportant ceremony to which you have been invited. Ily oil mentis, accept it
(Feb. PISCES
20.Mar. This really favourable day fo romance. Someone may "pop" the question. Be prepared.
ܚܝܐ20
ABIES (Mar, 21-Apr. 201- You might pormal yourself the luxury of going un a shopping spree, Got something” you really want.
TAURUS (Apr. 21-Day 21) If you are househunting and have not yet found your ideal, this may be the day thất you will
In
OEMINI (MAY ZZ-June 21)- Matters having tủ do with equestion the --perhaps of children--a pe foreground.
CANCER (June 22-July 21)- Tinto a
day to start the fondation for something of losing Importance in your Híc.
24-Aug.
1956.
WOMANSENSE
A miniature boater In black and white silk straw.
By Edward Harvane,
.
woman
According to mayor, secretarios must have
A Pleasant Voice And Dress Sense
NOMMERCIAL colleges
Page
The New London Lines Provide Something For Everyone
By DOROTHY BARKLEY
"M bewildered. I went in
I'M scorch of the new
spring silhouette last week when London designers were holding open house and found
not
houette, but three.
For each of three who showed during
one ail-
designers
the Arst
day of fashion week presented a completely different line for The fashion-conscious woman this spring.
over
Normon Hartnell enveloped her in a a cloud of blue. Worth gave her a feminine romantic line,
reviving full skirts petticoats after a year of severe styles. John Cavanagh gave her made the Streak Line, which her severe, curveless with not even a waist to call her own.
Bewildering but at least it mtane that there may be some-
for everyone.
and thLLECTION IN BLUE
The new London hata are small, and next and worn tip- ilted over the forehead. This one from Edward Harvanu la an evening hat of velvet roses, trimmed with a train of pale
green shot organza,
worn
schools should teach girls how to dress and how to speak, For those who wear blue,
For those who like feminine, For those who cannot quite as well as how to use a type Hartzell produced a turquoise
cloilies. Worth produced a maiure writer,
up to its demands, says the first woman collection. Day dresses, oven-
wearable collection. To design there were sheath droasce Councillor Mayor of Holbom,
hats, gloves, jewel- ing dresses,
X, Y. or Z line would be beneath comfortable, loose Mrs Edith A. Pooley. Mrs
Even lery, all were turquoise.
nonscnLFO, said this house, and Atting Jackets, While decorated the
fabrics Pooley is just over halfway the macs which
The through her term of office
they made no attempt to launch were mainly silk-either satin, in salon
for the occasion весте
fine 4 that might be amusing organdle, or prints there was Only a small for a one of London's most commner-
dyed to match.
week but unsaleable for One one. This was a waffic- cla boroughs.
collection was shown for, as he
63 the season:"
printed cotton velvet, which is explained, the workrooms were
They brought back belts on crease and stain resistant. Also busy preparing wardrobe for her Nigerian
incours some models, favoured a more on show were high-fronted court fuller shoes designed by Cavanagh and
attractively too."
was,
the
áresses.
Otted skiri was
13
to
defined
waist,
suede.
deep
in
galore,
D
"have observed during my term of offler many prominent men secretaries, and in
my
smail But
though the collec clearly" But sm young days I was trained to be
Hartnell in a blue skirts, and sleeves on all evening mede in a treated, spol-proof secretary at a commercial col- tion
A mood was effective, bege," said Mrs Pooley.
Colours
from ranged
ACCESSORIES coal with full "Girls who
Accessory datalis jotted down Hoe white cotton with blue embroi- cream, through fawn, and beige,
to gold and pale orange. Away at all three collections; an out- private secretaries privac
should be dery, the hat to go with it was from the pale colours, highlights size bunch of line on an out- taught that there is nothing so
stranded with delightful,
were a hot bright pink and a Bize velvet must....long gloves elther on, the tele-in white pique
bluc. necklace beads of china
the
material phone or when a cafer comes nee
zame
as a blue An afternoon slik was pale tur- deep cherry red. into the room, as to hear an
velvet
stoles rose pink
hat....evening A SEVERE LINE
12 revived attractive volce. I also think a quoise printed with
top An evening stole was clusters
favourite in two toned satin.... girl should be taught to dress in turquoise salin reversing An evening outfit which illus-
cap of red petals mounted trated the pale colours and the sapphire.
with n "enge" vell drawn in in lernon Throughout the collection, the feminine line
alk.
under the chin....helf-w dress Was
bolcros, with long sleeves, for Fitted tallor-mades princess line, full skirted and waist was where nature meant yellow and full afternoon dresses both worn over petticoata; its match- evenings
There it.
different Afternoon ing bolero was embroidered to
details A sense of humour "without accentuated
instance,
this year, and there is emphasis had give it a festive air. for dresses, giggles or sniggers."
For
on different colours. those who are tall, alim
But there draperies falling from the waist
and willowy, there Was
is no controversial now line. Efficiency without being pure. In pannier fullness at the sides.
tent- Coats were enormous,
Cavanagh's Streak Line, Aa tillous; courtesy
The only conclusion is that without дет 2)vility.
shaped affairs, and were worn even more severe version of last London fashion has once more One was in season's alink line, it is slender, neatly provided a style to suit over allm dresses.
shapeless. Bust black and white striped cotton, almost
every
and neatly customer another in black pleated taffeta waist ere last beneath its straight with balloon sleeves,
LEO (July if you have promised a child a new pet this could be the day to Ana the right choice,
VIRGO
AVE 34-kept. 231- The very careful in joining hunde in partnersdip with anyone unless t is a trusted friend.
LIDIA (Sept. 24-Oct. 23J Dotalls in connection with some important business dead should work out delaltely in your favour.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov.
If you have to see the dentist, don't puf it off any longer. Go now or make your appointment today.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 2)~a You will find that the arts org ughly favoured just now. A new
be your guid iden my prova to mine.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 23-Jan, 20)— plenty of rest Ula evening, espectary if you have had a very busy day. Don't overdo.
OTHERS ON THE LIST
Other "must" for secretaries! according to Mrs Pooley:
To ensure that appointments are kept,
Mrs Fooley's husband is the
business from
In
head of n
She Holborn.
lives in Green Lane, Northwood.
She has her own private secretary a man,
--(London Express Service).
BOYS' AND GIRLS' MAGAZINE
The Cat's Whiskers
-Why She Finds Them So Handy to Have—
By MAX TRELL
❝ITELLO, Mr Punch."
"HE
Knarf the shadow boy.
said
Mr Punch, who was standing in front of the mirror, with his face covered with soup suds (for he was shaving) didn't turn around or anything.
He simply said: "Good morn- ing, my boy, come right in.”
"You're welcome to watch me shave myself." Mr Punch went on the next moment as Knarf came over and stood by his side.
"Why do you shave yourself?" Knart asked.
Since West discards a pude on the second trump, the shiua- tion is all too clear. South must
find some way of pre lass of u
"A pretty question,” trump venting the
said Mr Punch. "If I didn't shave my trick to East's jack,
self, I'd have long whiskers."
Long Whiskers
South must plan to ruff twice hand, after more in his own which the lead must be placed in
Eventually the dummy. East's trumps will be picked up
though dummy even
canno; lead a trump through him.
After drawing the scepud round of trumps with the king, South continues with a club to the dummy and n club ruff. with He gets back to dummy
a top diamond to ruff another club, and then dummy is re- entered with the second top
Now dummy diamond,
COM- tinues to lead high clubs through East until lie trumps Whenever East trumps the party ís over since South can overrult and take the rest of the tricks.
♥÷CARD Senseas
The bidding has been: Bottla
West North East
1 Diamond Pasa · 1 Heart... Posa
?
You, South, hold:
AAQ7E VED SK Q 108 SKIT'
What do you do?
A-Bild one spade. Although you have a minimum, opening bid, it costă nothing to show your biddable major, unlt.
TODAY'S QUESTION
The bidding is the same as in the question furt answered. “You, South, hold:
What do you do? 9.3.
· Antwer Tutuerum
"Oh," said Knart. Then he said: "Don't you want long whiskers?"
of
"I don't want any kind whiskers" said Mr Punch, "long
ones or short ones,
"I wish I had whiskers," said Knart.
"Whiskers?" said the Cat.
"Yes. whiskers," said Mr Punch.
"What's wrong with whis- kers?" said the Cat. "I don't mind them. I've had whiskers ever since 1 was a kitten."
her
And the Cat sat up on hind legs and smoothed out her whiskers with one of her pawa.
They Stick Out
"It I didn't shave, I'd have whiskers," Punch told Knart.
"There, you see," said Kabel to Mr Punch, after the Cat had walked out of the room, "she doesn't mind having whiskers," "It's a fact," said Mr Punch. "And that's why a cat has "Well," said Mr Punch, "I'll whiskers. They're handy. tell you how it is. She doesn't
handy for mice, They're mind having whiskers because and for rabbits, and for lots of her whiskers keep her from other animals that go wander- bumping into things when she wanders around in the dark celing around when it's too dark to
see where they're going.. lar late at night, hurting for mice.
"Her whiskers stick out
too,
"But I don't do any wander- ing around. When It's late at at night, I'm fast asleep. I don't
the side of her face. As soon as need whiskers to warn me I'm they brush against something, going to bump into something she stops instantly. They warn when I'm not going
anywhere her, she's about to bump! They at all.” also tell her whether a mouse
hole is too narrow for her fo squeeze through."
"Oh. i didn't know all that,"
Just then the cat walked in. Punch." "Good morning, Mr Bald the Cat. "Good morning, said Knarf. Knart."
Knart and Mr Punch both returned the Cat's greeting.
"If you'll pordon me," bald Mr Punch, "I'll go right on with my shaving."
"That's something" I always wanted to ask you about." sold the Cat. "Why are you always shaving?"
"Always?"
Mr. Punch.
Baid "No, not always, just every morning."
What I want to lenow." said the Cat, "is why you shave at all?"
Knarf Explains
Hewan juht Coxplaining. Knart," said Mr Punch,
\\"It Mr Punch"didn't... shave he'd have lont whiskers," Knårt explained to the - CaE down', like whlacan, long onde bé short ones.
on
So Mr Punch went right shaving all his whiskers off.
And Knarf stood right by him, watching him do it..
Rupert and the New Boat-31
Rupert starea at the, weird cone traption. ? la that really for me ?** he cries May 1 try it 2
• Why," "of "course, you mus; « Ery gaya Santa Clause:** 1 # your Christmas persengine. He shows Rupert, where the centrali, am, and adors Rupere in whitting over
the foe as the propeller pulls hen "føner and · faster. · He quickly learns how to handle, its Andrat length he glides back to the old agentleman, 411's a perfectly lovely ching, Mocha Ngásps - breathlessly, though it's not a bit like what i (makad bor:17200 400
be.
lincs.
was The
and
a
avoided, foisting an unwearable line on an unwilling publik, -
Whiteaways MAMMOTH
Stocktaking
SALE
WONDERFUL BARGAINS
IN WOOLLENS
FANCY WEAVE COATINGS. All wool, in coral, daffodil, grey, or ice blue, full 54′′ wide. Originally $39.00 a 70.
Now $19.50
ASTRAKAN COATINGB, Superior quality in brown, green, navy or wine. 64" wide. Special Reduction. Now $25.50 Usually $83.50 a yd.
PLAIN DRESS WEIGHT FABRICS. Lovely hard-wearing worsted crepes in 7 smart shades, 54" wide, Originally $30,50 a' yd. Now $33.50
Winter Warm In the popular and smart "Or while..
FANCY COATINGS. Very special
zhode. Take advantage of this offer. Originally $35.00 a.yd. Now $22,50
GROSGBAIN SUITING in wool. Crisp, hard-wearing quality in belge, groy or Ica blue, 847 wide.
Originally $30.00 a yd. Now 122.50 JACOMAR DRESS FABRICS. Fancy design in lovely soft wool in honey or powder, blue, 64" wide. Usually $29.50, aya
Now $21.50
WOOL DRESS CREPE Delightful bard-wearing quality in fade, bottle, crimson, purple or rose, Bit: wide. Originally $32.50 a yd. Now $14.50%
ATTRACTIVE CHECKS. Colourful checks on the fashion- able and popular charcoal grey ground, full 54" wide.
Usually $21.50 a yd. Now $18.00
WHITEAWAY LAIDLAW & CO., LTD. HONG KONG STORE