This Funny World
DIREPLACE
COH WHEELER CONKINGSTE CAVALRY
"Goodness, having a baby ia hard enough! But on top of a rock like that.. J"
BY THE .
WAY.
by Beachcomber,
IT has transpired that, during the Arst five calendar teeth of lost year. 73,341 paper-clipe него
JACOBY ON BRIDGE
Trump Break Is Not Fatal
By OSWALD JACOBY
·
TF you want to have fun with today's hand don't look at.
West
by civil servants 10 scratch their ears.
The question NOW IN: era cilp thus red charged to expenses Oliviously the plain-clothes statisti etans would do nothing to dia- Curage this habit, ainee their job in Involved. A bank journal han further discovered that 14,163 clipa boring tele-
were
brokes
phone converat,EZER That is why
the big banks are supplying win! breaking dummy paper-clip for and Far-scratching. A paychiatri
the tendency to break Bays that clips reaction against life, and that ear-scratching is a manifesta- tem of mental disequipoise.
Good old Harry
(and good old Len)
AND we welcome Harry
A Gurcher here tonight,
the East and West eardr Yousand. well, are in four hearts and starts proceedings by leading spade, ace, king and another You trump the third epade and neod 10 tricken.
And
break you Un If everything make 11. It heart break you can Play safe against a tour-ne club break by drawing trumpe simply long the first club Trick...
Suppose trumps Can you find a play to make the hand
don't
The answer """ You start out
break.
1
by taking Your own ace and queen at krunupa. either opponent shows nul in the
WEST AARDS 1092
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himself. here's Harry Glad to have you with us, Jorry." "Glad to be with you, Len." "Now, teli us Harry, would you care nil at 17 "Well, I don't know, len. I just love it all, I suppose." "Yea, well, I'm sure you do. So do we, Harry, Well, Harry. W mil Just love having you here, Just Laten
to the applause. Now, Harry, will you just tell us-e-I ion, we all here." That d
Just love having en, and I'm very nice of you. I love being here." vory fee of wou, Harry, Well, that wan Hary Gurcher saying hello and Adnight to you all...."
Who'll be the
NORTII (D)
A
30
AJ84
KGS
♦ 12
4AXQ65
EAST
SOUTH
A72
1063
3
KID654
♣ 1002
❤AQ874
A93 4874
Fast and West vulnerable
North
2❤
Poss
Eas South
Pasa !♥
Pass
Pass
Opening lead—▲ K
Weat
Poss
Pass
wecond trump lead you clasply go
after the clubs.
This time
cunoede
you can't
afford to a club trick and must rely on a three-two break in that suit. proved:RA At some mage of the
the defender with the trupa may euft de hut that trick will be all he can make.
he lends a mide, declater will ruff, draw the nut trump and minke Ce rest of the clubs and the noe of diamonds. If he teacla a trum or diamond the same fate will Await him
If both trumps and clubs break four-one don't waste yntr energy It can't trying to make the Ind. be done.
CARD Senseks
Q-The bidding has been: North
1
Enst South Wess Double
You, South, hold:
*
AQ876 W2 ●AJ765 4Q8%
What do you do?
A-Bld oan no-trump. This bið shows about eight or nine points and no particular,desire to play 'your partner's suit,
TODAY'S QUESTION West bids two clubs, your partner bids two hearts and East passer. What do you do now?
Answer Tomorrow
TARGET
EB
3
LAP
E
A C
How many
wards of four lettera от того сал you MAKD from th letters in the децата ута Luo left Ya making each ward. the Inttara jo
each of the e semail agurzer may be made onge only, Zaan" word must contalii shelarka letter in the contro KUATE, NI intre must be HT feast one nine-letter word in thre Liz. No plurals; no foreign
Ramt no proper TOBAVA TARGET = 10 word good: là words, very good
Bolution Hordaland,
saraw. _BATURDAY'S EDLUTION,~RAKÉ MILETI
FRAMDalka vam dan cues. “
kneecap queen?
from the ASSUTAIKYS official Ministi concerned that there le little danger to health from coins fa
puddings Folic/we Christmas ulusely on the announcement that (goldfish sulfer from ach-siclmnew, end that, li the fashion world, "TRIAIS the year of seductive keren." So dawns the era of rumy halfpermien ja puddings stabiling device to prevent goldfish-bowls from rocking, anti a
kneces new polish for ladies' called Gleemiglo.
CROSSWORD
Across
22
1. Kunog. (1
4. Meals. (7) J. Drugi (0) 11 Welcome. 4) 12. Bop to make a Malayan tow,
(4)
13. Decoration (0, 37 18. Examplc. (vi 16. Love, 151 20. Ciri'n name. (3) 21 Aged. (3) 22. Colour. (3) 23. Swindle organisations.
DOWN
1. Town adjective. (9)
2. fnitially Ood's own
{11}}
DOUBLEY.
3. Oliurth dignitary. (5, 4)
No longer at work, 17)
Part a window. (41
7. Throp ca
inako the ends
of the earth.
8. Hunted. 171
10. Money. () 11. Blore, is
14. 330
meney (1 17. Tooth (3)
10. Uprite. (3)
iu, ardoipli'n
Pay's Belution
CHESS
By LEONARD BARDEN
Attacks on the wing are usually doomed to failurd if the centre is insecure, as in the following game (Muller v. Kallwod a). 1 Kt-KB3, Kt KB3: 2 P-KK13, P-KKU: 3 B-K, B-K12; 4.0—0; 0-0; 5 P-Q3, P-Q3; 0 P-K4 F-K4: 7 QK-Q2, Kt-B9; 8 K-84, K-KR4?; 0 Kt--KS, K-K2: 10 PQ4, P-K84; 11 PBP, KUXBP: 12 PXP. PXP 13 Ktxt BXKt: 14 Q-12, Q-Q3; 15 - KIS), B-K3; 36 B-Q1. Resigna. A plece la lost -after 10. Q-K2; 17 KixB. Solution No. 5351: 1 QKJ (waiting). QXQ; 2·KL-85, or P-KL 2 OQXP, or P05; 2 Q-R3, or XL moves: 2 R--BU,
· London Express' Zareton
THE CHINA MAIL," MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1958.
YOUR BIRTHDAY .By STELLA
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17
BORN inday, you men and women
are aps to differ rather widely and sympathetic to the trol of
In the mitward expression of your bane characteristics. You of the fair sex ka koust of beauty — pre allractiva physically, yourself-and know how to drem aitrnelively and in fine Laste. You must also have your evouredinga pleasant and beautiful and will make any pet- Nonal macrinces to gain this objer tive. Your Intuitions are keen and you have a natural, womanly charm which makes you a fine homemaker and mother.
On the other hand you men are more aggreeniva and pushing. YOUT ambition to get on in the world in have n apparea you powerful
which keeps your in in the Kroove toward that single objective without werving. You are inclined to ancrifice #o chorm to manner, for, you are stern and unbending when it comes 10 getting your own way. Yel, were you to enter pojilles--where charm is a necemary regulile for vote getting-you can be very charming
You wonen aro warm-hearted Ali and will do your best to help. You en, on the other hand, will blow your top if you discover an loquily-rant loudly about the out- race bet leave correcteat the trouble to someone else.
pro
Both, you men and women
wil And Your domesticated and
awn greatest happiness in your
surrounded by home and when members of your own family. Your ties of kin are strong and you will do anything for those you love.
Among Bioso bern on this date and were: Dorothy Canfield Fisher Bees Streeter Aldrich, Authors: S. S diller and publisher: McClure.
Jolin Forward German. composer: L. Sullivan,
Anita pugilat; and Stewart, actress.
To find what the store have in store for you tomorrow, select your berita star and read the cor- Let your serponding paragraph. birthday star be your daily guide.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18
AQUARIUS (Jan. 21-Feb., 19)- A romantic day and one which may Influence your entire life, especially 15e next four weeks.
the court.
РІУСЕВ (Feb. 20-Mar. 2)-- New moon can bring influence to bear un personat alalts. If things are mixed up. look to your if for
21-Apru
20) (Mar. Honours may come to you for past work, but don't let them go to your Head Sobriety and thrift are still inportas
ANICH
LEO (July 24-Aug, 23)- Partnerships damealla or business, your are empliasland now, and personal attitude counts too.
VIROO (Aug. 24-Sept. 23)-- Don't hide your talents. Now is the line to parade them for all to see. health sieproves nervous Good energy, too,
(Ret. LIBRA
24-Oct.
23Jum Put your best foot forward today. The next tour weeks are important! 10 your ulumate success in life.
ЅСОПРІО (OCL, zi.Nev. 22)-- without anything 2) Don't go into
giving it full alderation. De sure Tour It
TAURUS (Apr. 21-Stay Your health can hang in the balance for the next few weeks, so take all precautions to
protect t GEMINI (May 22-June
start in the
21)- rigit
Make eller anne careful plan- direction ng ahead. Don't let impulse take com.art.
CANCER
{inna zz-July
1)---
An Important day for you." An im- portant decision concerning a legacy may be now made in your favour.
PORN today. you
and careful con-
or you may
BAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec, 223- A mort trip may bstrument your future placut and bring about the desired result. Plan ahead.
23-JAN. 20)- CAPRICORN (Dse. New and interesting contacts may Increase your success potential in bushes inatters or in your career.
J
and this personality. charm is a very definite You would also do well in adverting.
retail pronction
selling.
biglly Jeet Art emotional and are A3 to show your feelings,, frankly and openly. A fine Altou basically this characteristic, there are times when It important to act on reason rather than impulse. Experience will show you when it is best to give a sanfter careful consideration and when you can chonce Laking that calculated riak.
Your lite may not always be on easy one, hut you eventually will sucered, place you are willing to take Jalinite undertake will everything you
You think that thing is worth doing at all. It is worth doing well. You are not one to be pushed into something by You will proceed at you? gwn pace and in your own good ume,
anyone.
You have a definito feeling for la the dramatie and speak weil pubile. Cultivate these talente. for you might find your happiest career on the singe screen, in radio or television. You know how to pro
10
Fortunately, you have good execu live ability and know how to dele- leaving the cate work emelently, major part of your time and energy for the Important tasks Essentially you a router conventional soul
like to do 15gs In the tradi on tanner. You might expre
by becoming д the characteristic collector, since you enjoy the quaint and historic.
Among those bom on this date nts: August Belmont, und Charles M. Schwab, hancler; Loula Tigany: inter and art patron: Mary, Queen of Sents: Adolph Menjou, actor, and Wayne King, orchestra conductor.
To of what the stars have in alore for you tomorrow, select your birthday ear and read the Lei responding paragraphs
your birthday #tar be your daily guide.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19
Bot
If you
AQUARIUS (Jan. 21-Feb, 10) dents should now prosper. You may successiulty revive en oul are in retal merchandising, protita proposition and znalte it pay excel- are excellent, lent dividends new. Be alert.
PISCER (Feb. 20-Mar 29)- A he day for yout An important Incident can make this a day uť remembranec.
ANIES (Max. 21-April 20)- Make personal gains today, although the end objective may not be fully discernible at this time. Work hard
TAURUS (Apr. 21-May 21)- Press for We best possible portion In your struggle with life! You can ain an importent advantage if you do.
GEMINI (May 22-Jude 21)- Make 3 Important decision which will help in bompleting a love begun some line ago,
(June CANCER
22-July 23)— An enterprising day, and the stars are strongly your favour for ulest and positive action.
LEO
21 July 24-Aug. Partnership fiances and business
VIRGO (Aug. 24-9apt. 21) A socially romantle day, and you! may find that your marital partner brings exceptional pleasure and joy into your life.
سرقة
LIBRA (Blept. 24-Oct. it can be a productive day, so ba prepared to Jump into action on plane which may have been neces-
artly deferred until now.
SCORPIO
(Oct. 14-Nov.
12)--
An important day as it may relate to your immediate family circio. Make significant decisions for future.
the
BAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dee, 22)- There is stepped-up activity in your Immediate environment, Both work- ing and some conditions show. Im- jrovement
20)--- CAPRICORN (Dec, 29-Jan, Your major ambitions now have n Put chance for francdiate niceran forth your best efforts,
Although you are an heart, you also have you business streak
RON today, you appear to have bien in a no mood on your day of birth. for the stain Kave
atent, ability to achieve your goal and good prospects for fame an fortune, You are astute in money matters and are rarely, if ever, eaught on the short end of any deal. If you are, then it's bound to be somebody else's fault, not youral You have a flery, artistle tempera ment which should be kept under a little better control. Soricumen verges on just plais temperi
it
artist 1
Bergdorf
WOMANSENSE
Page .G
TWO SUITS WITH STYLE
Goodman
This suit is of wool tweed in pumpkin colour, a flattering shade for the majority of women.
The jacket is tri-buttoned with set-in sleeves, close-fitting collar and a barrel back. It is set off with a narrow skirt.
Adalo Simpson
The outfit has the new bloused look. It also features three-quarter sleeves; a wide, away-from- the-neck collar with a tailored bow in front, and a beige bone-button closing. The skirt is straight and slim.
BOYS' AND GIRLS' MAGAZINE
Pixie O'Scowl Is Punished
---Was His Face Green After Reaching For A Cookie/---
By MAX TRELL
"Oh, I wouldn't mind," Hanid.
said
TNART and Hanid, the K
Fixie O'Scowl muttered that
"You're just telling me this
to make me feel good."
"But there are. billions things that nre green,"
of suit
Knarf. "And it would look mighty funny they weren't ETCCD."
Shadows with the Turned-
"If you'll be so good," mid About Names, could hardly be- he hoped she fell into a pail of Pixie O'Scowl, "I'd like very paint some day. She'd much to know what you're talk-
practical,
Heve their In your makeup.
eyes. There at green
the often surprise people by being Pixie O'Scowl, grouchiest know how it felt! quite astute ha berious maitere, quite
Pixie in the whole world, look-
**And far removed from the arustic world.
anyway," said Knar!, ing grouchier than he'd You know how to make money!
ever
"green is a beautiful colour," Learn ig control your moods, for } looked before. you sometimes are in the depth of
"It's a wretched and horrible despair, But the next moment you
colour," sald Pixle O'Scowl. Aro again on top of the mountain. it takes but one little word of praise to dupel a gloomy depremler! Your family loyalürs are strong and you will be happiest if you wea quite large early in life and have a family of your own
You are fond of excitement and charge and you enjoy travelling. If possible, select sono career which
· 200KI. I7YC will take you on the stage will probably appeal to you, and If you cultivate your musicol talents, you may find that appearing Adelia Patti, singer: Ernest Glen-
this date Among those born on were: Nicolaus Copernicus,' astrono- mer David Carrick, actor manager;
physiologist: Kay Boyle, and Jimmy Durante,
on the concert stage, gives you the denning, best satisfaction throughout your author entire o You enjoy being before comedian.
To find what the stars tuve in the public. You have the gift of wanting to please your publig and store for you tomorrow, select your although you are sensitive to adveres birthday star and read the erfiiciam, it makes you work all the responding paragraph.
biriday star be your dašky guide. more to improve yourself.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20
20-Mar. PISCES (Feb.
20) Be alert to the demands of your job. There is important work to be done. De conscientious and efficient.
(Mar 21-Apri 10) Personal affairs should prosper, but be on guard against "ininor legal upant. Protect your health, niso.
TAURUS (Apr. 21-May 21)-
ARIES
..
the
ing about,"
her
CX-
Worried Expression
Even Hanid looked at
worried brother with pression on her face. What was she about? thinking
And what was the reason? This
reason. Pixle O'Scowl,
had being hungry,
"I don't know how you can nart crept into the farmer's house to say that," sald Knarf. "Millions wondered. see what he could find that was of things are green."
"Come good to eat.
It Was Wrong
:
," now. saki Pixie O'Scowl. "Speak up! I'm walt- ing to hear what those blonя of things are that you ay are Bald green and ara
green."
O'Scowl fell futo a pall at green paint.
"And the leaves of the trees," to be said Knart. happy
""Oh," said Pixie O'scowl
Hanid was smiling with pride of her brother's cleverness,
sald Knarf smiled. "The blades of
grass," said Knarf,
Pixie. 'Scowl looked up in surprise. "Millions?" he said.
"More than millions," Now as everyone knows, it is Kaart. "Bullions!" wrong for anyone to go into anyone else's house (without "Stuf and nonsense," being invited) and help himsel Pbxdo O'Scowl. with whatever he finds there, Let your
Bald But as I
betore, Pixic O'Scowl
too hungry to worry about what was right and what was wrong. But ho was punished just the same.
cor-
will be able to achieve some major objective at this time. Taka poel tive action.
As he was creeping up to a pantry where a far of cookies was standing, he slipped and fell into a puf! of green paint. LIDRA
14-Oct. MJ-
So new, ns Knarf and Hanid Permit po outside distractions. Keep
there came up.
wha Pixie your mind strictly on the job at hand. Take care of your health. O'Scowl alt covered with green also.
hair WEA green. paint. His Hin nose was green. His hands were green and his toes were
WEB groen. He
green
from head to foot.
Knari and Hanid burst out
sconpro (Oct. 24-Nov. *-
It you are self-confident and will There's romanca in the air and all
talco a positive aiutude toward the FIR fished on time.
is well in that realm. But when it comes to business, take precautions Experience is the best teacher. Act SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec, 22)-- know to be. Be sure you are feeling up to par. today, on WIHRE YOU tested true tacties, and prosper, for whep energies are low, old | laughing. They felt sorry for
yoter mood! Mojax mounting ten- | Pizle O'Ecowl
22-July CANCER (June Delays can only be temporary, ag act positively how and you should be able to dispel the "lows
LEO
23)
24-ATE. (Indy An exciting and productivo day you are practical and wormblo in your, business, conduct.
VILGO (ADE.. -Bapt 13)--- Be on your best betievinir and you
CAPRICORN (1964. 23-Jan. 19)-** Get a change of scene to brighten up your lite. Co out on a dancing dita', and have a little tun?
He Glared At Them
Plade O'Beowl glared at him
AQUARIUS (Jan. 1-S1–) with his green eyes. Your libona can be trusted in mattor of busines Don't be persuaded, to act against your better jingotorik.
"You wouldn't hugh if you were as green as I am." growled at them.
10
He snorted with disbelief.
"Oh," said Pixie O'Scowl.
Rupert and the Lost List-13
The Cowboy, sighs as he looks
At the Golliwog. We'm mighty lare already." he says. "I dunno what San'a Claus is gonna say il
of explaining the position of the cottages in the wood. "Don't bother to tell me any more,” says the Golliw find them. Good The fox doesn't
we delay any longer, but you're the worry
bou on this trip, so lead on. Where bye, And without a moment's
are this new jointa Pál- - Ones hältation they run straight away,
again Rupert has the difficult job * from him.
AIG BITESTS. ABIERTER.
"Yes," continued Kaarf. "And the stems and the stalks of the flowers. And a'l the apples and peaction and pears and plums and grapes and cherries that all start by being green. And the green caterpillars."
irt.
"And the moon," Hanid broke
"The O'Scow
moon?!--- said Fixio "I suppose you mean that it's made of groen checro,"
"Of course!” said Hinid.
Pixto O'Scowl got up from the log. Ho felt a woo ibit better now that ba 'knew BO many other things in 'the world wore creen. But ho riti didn't like himselt being green.
He went muttering
straight for O'Cheer Hall where he meant to soak in the bath- room, until all the green. como off and he was his nutbauwts natural Pixie colour once again,