THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,
SATURDAY, APRIL 17, 1948.
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• MCKENNEY ON BRIDGE
Shrewd Defensive Play Beats A Game
BY WILLIAM E. McKENNEY
WATCHING
two good players often becomes monotonous be- cause of their failure to make a mistake.
Most players in the tournament blow the defence on today's hand. The opening lead was covered with dummy's king of hearis, West won, heart which came back
with
CREES
East won-and then in mont East made the mistake of lending the queen of clubs, fearing that declarer would get some valuable.
All do discards on the diamends. clarer had to do then was win the of clubs with the nee and queen
against clubs take П Quesse in Enst's Jack, making the contract.
When Margaret Wagar and Ifelen Subel
played the hand, Margaret (East) opened the queen of hearts the name as everyone else. South played the king, Helen won and led
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whereas you can skip it.
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BONN today you have a searching may be far from your primary la
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but rather restless mind. You terest in life. However, you are not one to lack for the material thingy much too often controlled by your mood and too infrequently by in life, either. You may become logical reasoning. You "feel" thinga, quite wealthy during your lifetime. co keenly that you permit first im- pressions to govern your original decisions and then, later on, have to change them. Easler in the long run, if you'd do your reconsidering before committing yourself publicly. selences are the Music and the fields in which you appear to have the greatest talent and you might easily choose one as a vocation and the other as a hobby or avocatlan. You are keenly interested in the occult and the mysterious, and will want to discover as much about psychle phenomena as possible. Only your closest associates, however, may know of this interest as you do not speak of it freely to all
You have a natural instinct for business and know how to drive
for It probably would be well you not to be too much alone, since when surrounded by you thrive people whose company you enjoy and are apt to brood and become pessimistic if you live alone. You women would be happiest if you Wed at an early age, for you are and will enjoy fond of children having a home and family of your own. You men may be inclined to wait until you are somewhat more settled in your life before marrying, but, even so, you would then re- colve love and encouragement in
? your work of all times.
To And what the store have in for tomorrow, select your store birthday star and read the corres-
a good bargain, although account pending paragraph. Let your birth- books and figures and money-making day star be your daily guide.
SUNDAY, APRIL 18
TAURUS (Apr. 21-May 21)-Take time out for meditation. Make new plans for the days ahead but don't take delnite action now.
ARIES (Mar. 22-Apr. 20)-Am- BORN today, you have a rebrand
personality that altracts many bitions will soar, for minor handi- friends and helps you to reach your capa to success appear to have dis- success with seemingly greater case appeared. Make good progress to- than many. You have artistic and day. dramatic talents as well as a deep love for music. You would make a Ane public speaker, lecturer or actor were you to be so trained in youth. - You are highly intuitive and are, at times, almost prophetle in your ability to know what is going to hap- реп This gives you a real advan- tage over others, if you learn to use this gift and do not deny it full ex- pression.
On the other hand, when it comes to people, you must stop, look and listen before you give your love and affection to anyone.
A hasly mar- disastrous and ringe might prove
carefully before you should thinke leoplog into matrimony, or you may want to make n change afterward. Since this would be against your in- herent loyalty, you would bring dis- the brooding content and unhappiness Into your Zoo went mielita, which, ie oulte unnecessary if account of you are cautious in your emotional
once ate attachments. afterwards from
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He said. "It has to be learned." Meaning that you can't just walk three of hearts which
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experience. previous She knew North held another heart without any
Inday's under Drigas
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Moon born a shrewd business sense found to have been stolen who, in her youth, had belonged python, which to circus. Her job had been
an Abyssinian chieftain by Speke's but are inclined to be a little care- her interpreter. When Speke
1 day the matter of routine and to seize that op- bold a lump of sugar between
lion to ex- mite
asked told, he said, "One man's ment is delalls. Learn teeth and to allow a tract it. Whenever you
"Not nother man's python."
atportunity at once when it is offered. if her
it frightened her, all" replied the chieftain. "You mean In this instance, you can trust your used to say, with u
heavy wink,
first impressions, Hesitate and sugar une man's python is another man's "Yes, because if you let the the meat." "Same thing," said Spelte, someone else may get the chance
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you have been wanting. head and front paws used to lose angrily getting into his saddle. his temper and spoil the show."
Not playing the game
So Margaret did not waste time leading a club. She came back with the lack of hearts and let theclarer trump in duarmy. The spaule finesse was taken. Margaret won with the to rad refused king, and again clubs. She returned a spalle. Now declarer had to play the club suit himself and he could not do that without losing a club trick.
WEEK-END QUIZ
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face juwer.
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eat it or cook on it?
4. Are "Fight" cruisers Helfer in weight than "heavy" cruisers?
5. A yawl is a (a) fralt tree (b) toul for making holes (e small boat (d) piece of cloth
Is G. What
the furthest thunder can be heard — live miles, 10, 12, 16, 202
7. What is the difference between tamarisk and tamarind?
s. Presonuts
in grow fal water, (b) un trees, (c) on shrubs (d) underground?
9. If you suffer from azora- phobia you are frightened of- dogs, cats, climbing ladders, upen spaces, riding in trahis?
10.
Jiberty. Who said, "O what crimes are committed in thy name?
11. Lalakin is ત (a) town
in Peru. (b) kind of tobacco,
(c) white wine.
12. Do mad dogs foam at
the mouth?
(Answers on Page 141.
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You are probably fond of dancing and all outdoor sports. You have a way with animals and they are fond of you. Your home is ant to cried, be a haven for all kinds of pels.
To and what the stars have in store for tomorrow, select your When the Bishop arrived for the way star and read the corres- ponding paragraph. Let your
And the Archdeacon "Look at that!"
meeting
In a little round wickerwork hat, birthday star be your daily guide.
Skeleton Crossword
QOLVERS of the skeleton & ross
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GEMINI (May 22-June 22)-Sock spiritual guidance if perplexed about things. Let this be a Sunday of mental, as well no physical, relaxa- tion.
(June 23-July 23)--An CANCER important day in the whole picture of your future. Plans now mndo may determine your success later on. LEO (July 24-Arc. 23)-Regain any lost confidence today. Corre- late all the facts and make out a schedule for future activity.
VIRGO (Aug 24-Sept, 22)—A short attend n to see friends or to trip meeting might bring a pleasunt chonne into your regular routine.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct: 23)-The influence of another per- friendly son may bring you beneficial results in the business realm.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22)—A pleasantly romantic day. Your -mar-
bring you great riage partner may happiness. A business partner also. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 22) Your devotional duties are impar- to others. tant today. Be helpful Give or seek spiritual advice.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 23-Jan. 20)-- Take time out to think things over carefully. Much of your future suc- cess may depend upon today's decis- ions.
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AQUARIUS (Jan. 21-Feb.
Haste could cause an accident, so take your time about doing things today. Follow yesterday's leads.
PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 21)- A pleasantly social day when old and new friends can bring especial Enjoy joy and happiness to you. yourself.
MONDAY, APRIL 19
ARIES (Mar. 22-Apr 20)-{{ CAPRICORN (Dee. 23-Jan, 201- you've been planning to inckle the Initiative counts, Don't lag behind boss for a raise this might be. a. and piny follow-the-leader. You be good day to do it. Expect success, come the leader for the best success.
TAURUS
21)-
(Apr. 21-May A day for action, but be sure you know exactly where you are going before you start. Look before you lean.
GEMINI
22-June (May
22) Improvement In both health and employment affairs is now evident. Take full advantage of this to make progress.
CANCER
(June 23-July 23)- A good day for all your efforts. Begin a new working week with conteneg in rureness. Gains are in view.
LEO (July 24-Aug. 23)-Follow out yesterday's plans carefully but energetically and you should make the expected gains, An excellent day.
VIRGO (Aug. 24-Sept. 22)— Early hours are the most produc- tive, so get in there pliching! Things can afford to slow up, later on.
TODA Jan
on the track. Follow up yesterday's benefits efficiently. Don't let your Interest become divided.
SCORPIO (Ook 24-Nov. 22)--- Inventions, especially in the field of electricity, may bring unexpected re- wards. Any changes made are best. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 28-Deo. 22) -Don't hesitate an instant today if an apportunity is offered to you. Hit while the iron in red hot.
By Ernie Bushmiller
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AQUARIUS (Jan. 21-Feb. 19)— Morning hours are good but evening is spotty. Avold making decisions Coollene helion also avokis careless accidents.
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PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. Get in your best work before lunchtirne. After 1 p.m. things be- gin to slow up and you'll need to slow up, too,
CHESS PROBLEM
By J. MORAVEO
Black 5 pieces,
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White, 6 pieces.
White to play and mate in three. Solution to yesterday's problem:
1, Q-KRI, any; J. R, Kt (ch. dài ch, or dài ch), oF P mate
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