THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, MONDAY, APRIL 19, 1948.
FOR YOUR SPARE MOMENTS
SIDE GLANCES
By Galbraith
EXCLUSIVE TELEGRAPH' FEATURE
YOUR BIRTHDAY.
STELLA
MONDAY, APRIL 19
COPR, 1948 BY KÉA RERVICE, ING, Y. SL REC, UA S. FAT, OFF,
"We'll have to Invite the Andersons and the Burkes-one of them has our best silver and the other our now dishes!",
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NE of the really ne card players of the country is Arthur S. Goldsmith of Cleveland, Art is al Life Master and treasurer of the Cleveland Whist Club, one of the largest units of the American Con- fract Bridge League. While
mosi
vicinity,
sune four-
of his bridge activity has been con- ained to Cleveland and its he has
travelled tu ments
lately. At The winter na tionals in Atlantic City, N.J. he and his teammates won the men's national team-of-four championship. A demonstration of Goldsmith's careful- -analysis-and-play
te-elven in today's hand. On the opening lead of the lack of diamonds, many players undoubtedly would have played the queen from dlumuny, but not Art. He decided tant the diamond queen would be a threat card in the defence of either side, so he went up with the nee diamonds at trick one.
Then he played a low spade from dummy and won it in
his hand with the nine-spot. The deuce of clubs was led back, the king was played from dummy and North won. North did not want to lay down the king of diamonds and set up the queen, and he knew that to lead a club would be playing de- clarer's game. Sv
establish a trick
la an attempt in hearts He led back the heart deuce. Gold- smith's eight forced South's king and the trick was won in dummy. A club was returned. North played the eight, Goldsmith coy- ered with the nine, and South won with the queen and led back the ten of diainonds.
Goldsmith was not sure whether North held two or three diamonds to the king, but he intended to block off that suit. So he played low
from dummy to the second diamond-and North had to win the trick with the king. North, established
who realised that this
the ninth trick for declarer, cashed
out his jack of clubs,
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slang what
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2. Where do immigrants flest land on arriving in New York
Harbour?
BORN
RN today, your
natural tem- one thing to another so fast that perament is artistic but in you accomplish nothing definite. addition, you have a certain aggres- Direction for your great mental siveness and push that is all too often energies is needed at all times; for Incking in those whose interests are often your mind outruns your In the fine arts. You have con physical capabilities and then you sumate faith in your ability and the, become impatient becaure things do confidence to start anything, no not shape up instantly as you dream matter how fantastic an idea may them. Develop the practical side of seem to outsiders, **
your nature more and you will be
less disappointed in this regard.
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Just as long as you don't let your enthusiasm fool yourself into trying Fond of your own, homo and something you are unfitted for, you children, you will be happiest it will find this confidence great you wed at an early age. for then asset. But if you go into something you will be
surrounded by those for which you are untrained, for the whom
ove and who reelproente. best results, make.
very
certain that in kind. You do your best work you know where you are going be-
by those who when encouraged fore you leap!
have faith and confidence in you.
select your
- You are versatile and highly To find what the stars have in adaptable to all types of conditions: store for tomorrow. and people. This can be an asset birthday star and read the corres- It properly used, but a liability it ponding paragraph. Let your birth- you permit yourself to swing from day star be your daily guide.
- TUESDAY, APRIL 20
ARIES (Mar. 22-Apr. 20)—Tackle“ a difficult task today and conquer it. By so doing, you may hold a job you want or even better it.
TAURUS (Apr. 21-May 21) Avold being too critical of others, then
may not be you, yourself, slimitariy criticised. Be discreet.
GEMINI (May 22-June 22)- Do conservative in all your actions and avoid making sudden or unexpected decisions. Avoid all excitement.
CANCER (June 23-July 23)-Be on your guard against misrepresen- tation by friends unworthy of the name. Avold signing any commit- menta.
LEO
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct, 23)-Being ndventuresome today is like sticking your head into the mouth of an untamed tiger. Don't.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 23)--A for some better day for you than others, but hold up decisions of im-1 portance for the best possible re- Sults,
level
POCKET- CARTOON by OSBERT, LANCASTER
"Has Lord · Citrine ·fiest turned off the current or have the Russians art up check-point at East Grinstead ?"
BY THE
WAY
by Beachcomber
FOR THE BUSINESSMAN
Tin & Rubber Subjects
Of Impending Talks
Washington, Apr. 17.-United States officials this week-end were preparing for two meetings of considerable interest to the Far East which will be held here during the coming fortnight, namely, the sessions of the International Tin Study Group, taking place from April 19, and of the International Rubber Study Group, which will convene on April 26.
H.K. STOCK
MARKET
The two groups, which are composed of representatives of principal tin and rubber con suming and producing countries,. have as their objectives the re Business on the Hongkong Stock View of the supply and demand. Exchange this morning was again altuation and discussion of any Bluggish, Sellera predominated on specific problems which indivi- the board. Value of shares chang-
ing hands totalled $108,600. Trans- dual countries may wish ́ ́ to. actions and noon prices were
follows:
-Aharen BANKS
Enst Anla INSURANCES
Cantan Union Underwriters
HK Fire DOCKS, ETC.
Suyers Bejler#
150
K. Wharf (01 Dock Provident Sal Dock LAND, ETC.. HK Hotel
HK Land S'hal Land Humphreys,
UTILITIES ..Tram,
Star Ferry...
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as bring up.
Bales
American officials anticipate that at the tin meetings, producing coun- try representatives may bring up the question of attempting to ar rive at some schedule of price agree ments for tin over a period of years. The United States, however, would resist any such suggestions at pre- Americans, with their huge
tin stockpiling programme,
200 201 sent.
200 20
The
say there is no possibility of a tin surplus. They contend that if the 900 174 producing countries would be told
United of secret figures of the States tin hoarding programme they would have no immediate
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100 cr 120
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100 23.00
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from
500 40%
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 22)- Don't fet
yourself Ret emotional things today. over
Keep a head and all will be well.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 23-Jan. 20-ONE of those disgustingly vulgar motor-cars, covered Poor health right now could be a severe handicap to your future, so with gleaming silvery outworks, Kunt it carefully Rest-and relax and looking like a knick-knack
AQUARIUS (Jan. 21-Feb. 10)- (July 24-Aug. 23)--Stick Keep a sharp eye on your budget from the boudoir of some un- close to familiar routine and wait and don't be tempted to bo ex educated giantess, came roaring for a more favourable day to make travagant. Conservative experti-along the road. an important decision. Be cautious. tures are best.
But sheep were crossing VIRGO (Aug. 24-8ept. 22)—Think PISCES
(Feb. 20-Mar. 21)-one Beit to another, and us though very carefully before you under- poor day, even with your very best they had never heard of speed for somebody else friends: Count ten before answering records, they took their time, while write a project just now. Sidestep legal entangle in anger and you can avoid a quar- the high-powered monster, throb- ments.
bing und spluttering
with rage. awaited their pleasure. I Way great fun to watch the driver going mad with impatience, and to see the sidelong looks of the sheep as though they were saying: "Patience, booby. What's the fuss about?" A voice from the past
3. Who wrote "The Waverley | AROUND THE WORLD: Novels"?
4. What are anchovies?
5. What wis
Escadrilic?
the Lafayette
C. Who were Gaspar, Melchoir and Balibasar?
(Answers on Column 5)
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Lake District of England
By TEMPLE MANNING
NE of our readers who is going
O England
for the Olympics want to push the Lake District since she loves intensely the beauti ful poetry of William Wordsworth, especially his "Daffodils."
Sha bas been rather besltant about making the trip since she fears that the beautiful picture she has dreamed up may be scatteren to pieces when she really beholds this part of England. So we hasten to assure her that she will not be disappointed with this beautiful segment of the English countryside.
Scene in the English Lake District for centuries, n border fortress, the scene of constant fighting between the English and Scota,
For truly beautiful it is, this area of about 35 square miles set in the countles of Cumberland, Westmore land and Lancashire, an area of di- verse beauty and appealing charm, indeed, a miniature Switzerland. His rising to 3,000 feet and lakes extending to 10 miles in length 'ore part of the scene, as dire soft-wood- ed valleys, green stopes sweeping by to precipitious rock-strewn heights, To the north of Carlisle runs the white washed cottages, reazin Roman Wall built by the Emperor sheep. and beautiful flowers.
From The South
Hadrian (AD 120.) It runs from Bowness on the Solway across 75 The visitor will likely enter Ens- miles of hill and dale to Wallsend lish Lakeland from the south vi Kendal in Westmoreland, a churn-
-on-the-cast-const--If--Scotland-was too hard a nut for the Romans to ing place complete with ancient crack, they made pretty sure that castle, the birthplace of Katherine there would be no invasion from the Parr, sixth wife of Henry VIII.
north!
Carlisle Cathedral
Corlisle Cathedral dates from the
Eight miles northwest of Kendal is Windermere, longest of the lakes. It is a sylvan delight which com- bines the softness of rich wood- 12th century, its choir was rebuilt lands, the sparkle of the lake and in the 12th century, and its East magnificent mountain borizon Window is worth crossing the ocean stretching in all directions.
to see; it is that beautiful! Calm Countryside
While in and about the Lake From Windermere the road leads Country, it is a good idea to take in to the Furness district, a region of some of the other places, such as calm countryside and picturesque Grance-Over-Sands in Lancashire, market towns,
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a really delightful seashore resort Not far oft is Ullswater, a gem or with a two-mile-long sen promen
garden-fashion, and lake, and so to Penrith, a fine old ade lald out: market town with unclent, build- one of the world's, Anest outdoor ings, a historical past and associn- swimming pools, a whale of a place, tlons with Wordsworth and ather the scene
of big and galu aquatic poets. Here, we are sure, our cox- respondent will feel at home. Hap- There is fine trout and salmon- plly she will visit Ambleside and fishing in the nearby
events.
rivers, and
lovely Coniston and Rydal Water since there is daily bus service and and then to Grasmere, where in the motor coach tours to the lakes, it is village beside the lake Uved Worda- ns good a spot as any at which to worth and Thomas de Quincey. it make one's headquarters. sho can tear herself away from.
红福
Grasmere she will visit other places | with literary associations such Keswick near the beautiful lake, Derwentwater.
For many years Keswick was the home of Coleridge and Southey, the great poets, and, for a short time the Immortal Shelley ilved there after his marriage to Harriet West- brook
One of the most fascinating ot English towns, Carlisle, is in this area. Carlisle, the county seat of Cumberland, is rich in castles, com- plete, with dire dungeons, for it was
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EDITORS PAKRE FERVICK,
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terest you. My sixth husband,
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INDUSTRIALS
Price Bolstering
fears
As far as the rubber meetings are concerned, it is experied that pro- 50ducing countries will urge the necessity for bolstering their price
401 200 405 position within the next year or two. It is expected that natural rubber supply will equal the demand some- time during the next year at the Netherlands East Indies
Cement
Rope STORES, ETC. Dalry (0) Watson
B415
100 12
44
Rights
20
ST
20
Lane
Crawford, COTTONS
Ewo
N.Y. STOCKS:
Profit-Taking
Lowers Prices
production. as expected.
are The
increases
However, here too the Americans not Inclined to be receptive. United States position is thot the present price of 23 cents a pound for natural.rubber delivered in New York is adequate, and that when n surplus develops producers will have to readjust their schedules to tako care of the situation.
United States officials, with Con- gressional annction to continue pro- duction of synthetic rubber at a considerable rate, apparently are not inclined to be over-generous when taking today
New York, April 17-Profit- they remember that before the war unselled the slackey were very much at the mercy
of can market, resulting in final prices United Press.
natural
rubber producers being irregularly lower.
the
death shortly after making a will that leaves me quite comfortably off. Why don't you get, the British Council to send you out here, to lecture our Tibetans on Korean
admiratlon, Bessarabian drama?
Or have you forgotten me, and married some unexciting Englishwoman? I was reading your old lave letters to me the other day, I'm so glad Write and tell me kept them.
about yourself, my dear old buffer, and remember there will always be a welcome for you here.
Dingi-Poos.
Your
Uproar news
TT is good news, for those who like a noise, that Emilio Rustiguzzi is bringing her company to England for a boat of opera. It will include the tenure stridente. basso strepitosol Catamari, the soprano gridante, Taploca, and the contralto turbolento, Semolina. This Lenm,
Broccoli, the
the roof down at Jonkoping in 1938, all sloging together, brought
and boor in the gallery, who had omitted to remove his hat, and wafted from his head during a thundering
great quartet in Act II. of "Dic Gewissenschaft." When Rustiguzzi joined at the fall of the curtain, two pro- final chorus
gramme girls were blown off their. feet and clean through the clouis- room window into a dirty yard.
in
the
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Answers
because it bears the
1. Japanese currency, so called design of a banana. 2. Ellis Island. 3. Sir Walter Scott. 4. They are very small fish which aro plentiful in the Mediterranean. 5. A Aroup American aviators in the Franch Air Service during World War I, 6. The Three Wise Men (according to tradition).
"Our air conditioner went on the blink and put us at
simulated altitude of 18,000 fect.”
of
active.
Trading was moderately There was some selling by cautious traders since Sunday's elections in Italy were regarded as an "Impor- tant event". Otherwise, there was trading. Changes were kept mostly nothing in the
news to influence
to fractions.
Johns Manville and American Smelting were each down more than a point.
Bethlehem
tanel
National
A.F.L. MONTHLY
SURVEY
Washington, Apr.
0
17. Tho American Federation of Labour said today that 1040 business Sleet recession WAS averted by the the steel group. U. S. Stee! rose fractions in mixed trading in enactment of the European Re- and covery Programme, tax reduction Republie Steel cased.
and Increased military spending. Railroad stucks eased. Transactions totalled
shares.---
580,000
DOW JONES AVERAGES
"These three recent events have completely-changed--the--business picture in the United States," the A.F.L. sald in its monthly curvey.
The A.F.L. said the three
de-
Dow Jones averages at the close of the velopments mean US$11,600,000,000 session stood as follows
20
Rails
30 Industrials
-15 Uultites
40 Bonds
180,30
new business for American 39,75
firms. "This means an end to all (mutilated) threats of a business recession this -United Press.
year."
The A. F. L. restricted opposition to wage freezing, which it said "
LONDON STOCKS Implicit in a price control pro-
REVIEW
gramme." It said there should be. 0 voluntary programme to meet the threat of higher prices and a pro- London, April 17-Sl
gramme to include more production Stafford per worker investing Cripps Junior capital levy" and States savings bonds and action by in United the coming Hallan elections gave the the government to prevent an undue stock market this week considerable increase in money supply and credit. activity.
Fluctuations of government securi-tions, the A. F. L. advised unions Concerning spring wage negotia- lies were fairly violent during the that the outlook for high company week, and at least on two occasions carnings in 1948 is good and that heavy falls were only checked by a they should seek government
wage slockbroker. strolling without accompanying price boosts.
Increases cross the floor towards the gult- United Press. edged market.
The
the
Financial Times index of government securities closed at ond of the week at 111.52 compared with 111.43 # week ago.-United Press
CHICAGO
GRAIN
PRICES
"Chilcago. Apr. 17-Chicago Board of [*Trade closing-prices-today were:
WHEAT (prices per bushal)
Any
July
2.81-2.83 2.40%-2.4114
CORN
May
July
ΚΑΤΗ
May
July
2.27-1.2714 2.1631-7.17
1.177-4 0715-5 -United Press.
Exchange Rates
Business was done in the local un- officiat axeliange market this morning at the following rates:
Chinese dollars (per CN31 m.) 0,00 Starling notes (per 1)
13.10 U.S. dollars (per US$ij Kibid bar (per tol) Plastres (per 100) Siam teal (per 100) NEI guilders (per 100).
Cotton Market Rallies
New
York, Apr. 17.-Cution futures rallied sharply today and trading expanded after the Let had curller sagged on fears concerning cotton shipments under the ERP during the next three months.
Reports of heavier buying, plus night's dental by the ERP that only foodstuffs would, be ship red abroad during the first 90 doya of the programme, acted to improve trading sentinient,
Friday
However, traders were still uneasy concerning how much cotton would be shipped initially, because price differentials between old and new crop futures deliveries would then be involved.
Prices closed as follow: May ta cónts per lb.) 37.0/65 July
30.00/92 October
33.42/43
December March 11949).
0.03 343,00 May
11.30
July
25.00 Spot
$5.00
33,00
nominal
32.50
31.40
33.13
-United Press,