THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1948.
FOR YOUR SPARE MOMENTS
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BY WILLIAM E. McKENNEY
THE
and varied, but the most portant one of all is to learn
CAN I SELL YOU SOME
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Check Your Knowledge
1. What is 瑟 Ecolene' triangle?
2. What was the English novelist Oulda's real name?
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4. What country first that many other lesson the gold standard for money?
count your tricks. It is around this principle
THE lessons la bridge are
many
3. Who invented
tho sewing
im-machine?
to
5. Name the highest
accepted
mountain
peak in Europe,
G.
What is sinon, and
in bridge are built.
In today's hand, for example, there is the question of re-entrics,
but unless you count your tricks, does it occur? "you are opt to slip-up-on-the-hand.
Declarer played dummy's ten of hearts on the opening lead, West
won with the king, and gave up the idea of returning the heart sult. He led back the diamonds, trying to knock out diamond acc North
ton
put on
of the the dummy's Now if declarer could successfully finesse the spades, ha could count Ave spade tricks,
jack, East the king and
ace won the trick.
a heart, a diamond and two clubs.
supporo
that the
spado
had
was the
But Anezse did not work, how then would he get back into his hand to take the heart finesse? almost queen of hearts, as East undoubtedly had led his fourth best and West had won the trick with the king of hearts.
sure that East
10
The best line of attack was hope that the king of spades was Declarer's drst play after wrong. winning the nce of diamonds was to cash the
and queen of king clubs and then lead the three
West went
spades from dummy.
of
In with the king, the jack of spacas
would become an entry.
did not go up with the king, de-
clarer would, win the
the jack, and return hearts,
If West
with of the nine
tricic
East. would refuse to cover,
declarer would play the eight
(Answers on Column ̈4)
BORN
BIRTHDAY
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2
ORN today, the stars have marked you for fame, and perhaps for tune, if you make the best use of your oblities. Your ambitions are vaunting and you must guard against. being ruthless in the attainment of them.
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You
capable, however, of working with everyone, and have thu Taro talent of being able to develop the ideas of others and chan- nel them into constructive and re- munerative paths As a civic leader, have the gifts of being able to you get varying groups to work together In harmonious effectiveness. You women, most likely, will display this same talent in social circles, as well.
It is likely that you will enjoy living in a metropolis rather than in the country. You are opt to get In- lethargic under the soporific
and live in the fuences of Nature country.
While you are sympathetic and diplomatic, you are not always at ease with members of the opposite BCX. Be more honest with yourself when it comes to your emotional life and you will find more happi- nesa in marriage.
To find what the stars have in for tomorrow, select 'your store birthday star and rend the corren- ponding paraptagh. Let your birth- day star be your daily guide.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3
BAGITTARIUS (Nov.
23-Dec. 22)-Good for following through on lines begun yesterday, but be on guard against schemes which are un- reliable.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 23-Jan, 20)- Bo on your guard against subterfuge, but continue bargaining for exactly what you want. You can get ft.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 21-Feb. 18)---- Betler on the romantic and domestic front, perhaps than in business, but anticipate moderate gains there, too.
PISCES (Feb, 20-Mar. 21)-Guard against being pushed around by your emotions. Don't go against your better Judgment,
ARIES (Mar. 22-Apr. 20)-Land and properly deals are favoured. Make a contract, beneficial to your own interests, too.
TAURUS (Apr. 21-May 21)-Gen- cral merchandising is stepped up, no
benefits anticipate
from increased sales if that is your job.
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GEMINI (May 22-Jane 22)-New plans should be successful, especially if they combine social and business Interests Guard against Decidents to your person.
CANCER (June 23-July 23)—Ari netive day. Make progress in your particular field of endeavour. Em-
the "boss"** ployees may approach successfully, too..
"Darling, how does and entertain Americans? ... If one gives them Sp and docan't change, we're a down-at-heel, C3 nation, dying of malnutrition, while If one blows the week's meur ration and wears vi new frock one's shamelessly abusing Marshall aid "
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FOR THE BUSINESSMAN
H.K. As "Back Door" To South Africa
Singapore, Dec. 2.-Indian exporters are using Hongkong as a "back door" through which to send forbidden jute exports to South Africa, according to reliable Indian sources here..···
The Indian government ban- ned jute exports to South Africa
PRICES RISE as a protest against treatment
SHARPLY ON
WALL STREET
пе
favourablo" and
of Indians there.
Julo from West and, East Bengal has been the principal material for bags which are extensively used in South Afrien.",
sald
ex-
xo-
re-exportable and
The Indian Government, local sources, blamed Indlan porters for the evasion of the New York, Dec, 1-Wall Street gulation, which provides that gunny today Interproted
01 Secretary
bags are not Commerce Sawyer's statement that prescribes severe penalties for viola- the Administration plans nothing tors
busines that will hurt legitimato
The Government is reported to bo stock
prices investigating the alleged illegal scored gains ranging to more thar shipment before taking action. two points. Trading was active,
Associated Press. Sawyer made the remarks at the conference late yesterday? preds This, coupled with additional fa- vourable corporation news, such as larger dividends, bolstered the se- curity market generally.
Today's
y's market, which added on almost one billion dollara in market valuations, came on the heels of a seven-day declino in prices which brought the month of November to a close with a net loss of seven billion dollar,
RAILS, STEEL IN LEAD Railway and steel stocks led the sharp rise.
Atlantic Coast Lines ГОБО ΣΠΟΡΟ and Southern Railway
points each. Gains of than two
TECHNICAL RALLY IN
RUBBER
1.-Standard York, Dec. New contract rubber futures today closed 30 points higher on sales totalling 42 contracts,
No. 1 rubber closed 30 to 40 oints higher on sales totalling 34
LEO (July 24-Aug. 23)-Guard your health so that gains made on both the social and business fronts may prove beneficial to your future. this year? Yesterday morning VIRGO (Aug. 24-Sept. 22)-Gen-I saw two tizzlers on an Egypt- eral improvement in business aspect fan pine, a whimbret, a beer appears now. evident if you move strategically.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23)—Busi- ness outlook is now excellent. You could
attention to, ro- give some mance, if it should come your way. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) Business, especially if it has to do with
can prove foreign shipping, profitable if you are astute.
Future success is crest, a spotted bottrel, and, more than one point were registered racisound in the market is
THE PICK OF LATEST
CONCERT MUSIC DISCS
By DELOS SMITH
disappointed in Vladimir Also at hand .are three plano Horowitz's recording of Mous- concertos-Chopin's In F Minor, the "Pictures at an Exhibi- so-called second, although it is the sorgsky's tion (RCA Victor; four 12-inchi) first; Rachmaninoff's second, in C This incoinparable technician of the Minor, and Mozart's for three planos keyboard, this man of steel," dis- in F Major (K. 242). played a breath-taking mastery of
nesting on the fourth rung of an old ladder, a yellow spadger. Az to butterflies, I have observed during the last two dayn a green- tipped butcher, Cape momfret, three. blue corais, a ickory, and I believe, a mottled Empress. “Undaunted'
ND now comes the cabaret scene.
Apronese: Cabaret scene?
Myself: Of course. Every film must have at least one. (Enter a woman in evening dress, Sho prowls a little, and, then, liko
beast in a wounded
the Jungle, groans her sawng.)
Gaada get ma maan, Caan't say jos' why,
Guess Ah'm plumb creazy.
Oh me, Oh my!
My heart's kinda soarin'
In the sky abuave,
Gaada get ma masan,
'Cause W' taaaanadàve.
Cabaret continued.
by Santa Fe, Illinois Central and Union
Louis South- Pacific, St western jumped seven points.
a
regarded as a long overdue tech- Youngstown Sheet and Tube was nical rally, aided by the sharp re- feature
in its
section, Jumping covery in securities and firmness In
72-14 to
United other commodities. points States Steel rose more than a point, and Bethlehem Steel was up D major fraction.
Chrysler rose to 52-14. up tha in the higher automotive section. General Motors rose more than a point.
Prices cloned as follows-
Standard Contact Rubber.
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rebruary
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March
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May
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February
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November
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noon
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December
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follow:-
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(Enter four men in yachting caps.
All four sing the following, harmony.)
Boo-a-boo-pa-pa-pa-booo-00-0000. Boo-a-boo-pa-pa-pa-booo-00-0000,
Jadatatatata Jadatatatata
also u
Boo-a-boo-pa-pa-pa-booo-00-0000.
(Enter a cowboy with a lasso.
the instrument but it failed him in polish planist, alcużynski, and the The Chopin is played by the young а non-technical matter which,
English Philharmonia Orchestra con-, nevertheless, is of prime importance ducted by Paul Kletski. (Columbin Moussorgsky's "Pictures" were not four 12-inch.) There is youthful made sharp and clear. Some for exuberance and adolescent parsion in
* Malcuzynski's playing and "Samuel Goldburg liquidity of phrase and contour not
no example, "Bydlo," and Schmuyle and "The Cata- combs" were
hardly
pictorial. at all unbecoming to the Jiquld by the playing, the exuberance and idealistic fire of the where While dazzled
reviewer lamented the absence of a score. But big-cale composing, was is not Chopin's forte. That is well Imagination which projected abundantly present In the old-known-It-Is-stated-here-only Alexander Brailowsky recording that because the F Minor concerto makes
so obvious. at is listed in the Victor catalogue.
CHESS PROBLEM
By P. BARRON
Black, 2 pleras. ".
White, 6 pieces. White to play and naté in two.
Solution to yesterday's problem:
1. Q-Kt6, 1... PXQ 7, K- B12:1 K1--13:2. -B3,
The Beven of
diamonds wouki
West in and now ho must so put of either lead a club to the ace or a
Thus,
hearts that he had carefully saved spade into the ace-queen.
Then he would take counting your tricks and watching in dummy.
your entries gives you ning tricks. another heart finesse.
EA
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15
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will pass it. (4, 4)
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19 One place where you may and
Nora. (8)
20. Bear the expense, (6),
23. Prench fliver coin. (3) 21. Beo 12 Down
n), 3
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Desin
1, Surprising to, ind x-tame, dayil
here (9)
4. Awkward. (9)
3. Judgment maybe. (81
Lead it for a change. (3)
6. Government by, upstarts. (5)
&
Ꮮ
.
One
of the new republics. (6)
7. Ben)-dcross.
15. Bee 16 Acroms.
12 and 29. It la self-propelled, (4-5)
17.I'm always at the back (8)
10. Unteeling, (4)
21. The Boote any it to ašrald, (2)
and 7. te is particularly devoted): Bolution of vesterday's pruasie, -Ärreter
to your interests. (8. 6)
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(HIE) EXOfai) pertinus bus-corlainty noti↑ vervengi. 1) Thumbi 9 and
ynis reduced to wrung.
BBWs onto Paul (6)
teed]
Lively and perhaps excited. (4) Find: 35, Honours of ga (f) South African Tilaaeg 31-
Stuby!
Three Concertos
It
Reticent Playing
Ho shouts "Yippoo !" and "Texas!" Inssos a girl, and pings "Moonlight on Tuskahominy.")
(End of cabaret,)
Shakespeare
costume the Chinese
the
of the
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Dcc. York, Zimmerman, Resident Commissioner. for Indonesia, said today Economic old Administration Co-operation 200 43
015 500 @ 0
Cyril Smith, another youthful WHEN "Hamlet" is produced in If you know the "Pictures" only planist, is the soloist in the Rach-ninth century, I understand that NY. FOREIGN
orchestral transcriptions, nuslmoff, with the Liverpool Phil-speeches that might appear out of
them coming harmonie under Sir Malcolm Sar-
cut will be you should listen to
place from
more
through
out. Other
EXCHANGE
New York, Deo. I.
(Unofficial)
I the plane. No transcription gent. (Columbia; five 12-inch.) speeches,
in keeping with can do full justice. Listen both to is a creditable job and it is not an ninth century China, will be added. the old Brailowsky · and the new insistent disparagement to suggest The scenery will be suggested by Horowitz versions. I think you will that cxisting recordings of the work a new system of lighting, based on like the former more than the latter. 80 deeper and convey more. Smith the use of electric candies, shining Argentine Peso
admirable tone. His through black gauze. At any rate, you'll find that the old producer an one has much quieter surfaces than passages are clean, even those played the new one has:
pinnissimo. But there is no little reticence. bulks large.
The phlegmatic ofien Tail-piece
Mozart bolled
mony
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Argentine Australia Braz Belgium Canada
England France
Chile
that India
is being said of a certain very a pot and .priggish Cabinet Minister
he is always washing
OUTWARD MAILS one of his juicier pots was the one liner in public.
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Japan. B p.m.
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Manila, Honolulu, USA. and Canada, 3 p.m.
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her and
twe plano-playing daughters. The Three-Plano Con- certo is UN umiable
example of genius nt the service of the great trivial. This first recording in by
duo-piano team of Vronsky and HKT
6, Programme Summary; del, Nor- Babin, plus Rosina Lhevinne and the
thumbrian Does Dance (DBCTs); 430 will feature Orchestra, Little
Thomna K La Dergisiteure Francalze
Voloura 13al Dres Scherman.
Extract from conductor. (Columbia;
(Studio) 1, World and Home three 12-inch.) Excellent ner- formance, welt recorded.....
23instrels...Herbert Dawson at the Or "Down Boat Uises Presented (Tomorrow-Unusual Angles) by Paul Stuart (Studio); 3, "From the Editorials" (London Relay); 10, Uni- verity Programme: Pure and Appled Science: No 1. Introductory Talk by Professor I. A. Paters (BOČTS); B.30, "Concerto"-Concerto for Violineello and Harrison Orchestra
Beatrice (Elgar) (Collo) and Now Symphony Orchestra: Silas 0.55, Piano Recital by tena (Studio); D.05, Book Review: Presented by Aileen Dekker (Studio): 0.30, "Crime, dentiemen Please A Comedy Thriller 1. A triangle whose three sides are
with Naunton Wayne all of different lengths. 2. Louise by Ainx Kester
and Banii Radford (BBCTS): 18, Radio de la Ramee. 3. Elins. Howe in Newaneel (London Relay): 10.15, Wen- 1041. 4. England in 1300; 5. Elbrus ther report: 10.10, ursday Serenade"
with Wings"..George 10.40.Stringe In the Caucasus range. 6. A dry.
and Orchestra. Melcabring dust-laden wind that blows in Linda Grey (Vepal) (ORBS): 1115, Wens Africa and Arabla.
ther Heport and Close Down,
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Answers
DAB and FLOUNDER
BJ WALTER
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MARKET
New York, Dec. 1-The following prices were quoted in the metal Market here. today
Iron Ore (8 percent Iron) delivered lower port Lake Superior, per short tan., US$6,35 Conper (Electrolytic. Expert).
FAS. New York, per 1b. 23 cents
Western, now. Zinc, (Prime
York) per lb....
18.15 cents 09.0 Manganese, Electrolylic, 3
percent Manganosa) de. Hvered east of Mississippi
32.00 cents River
United Press.
China Bristles
and
next year will be given to industrial projects such an palm oil textiles. He said sugar, rubber and lon production was still well below prewar, but that 1948 tea production was estimated to exceed the 1938 output of 26,000 tons by 10,000 tons. The rubber output, however, was only 200,000 tons, compared with 300,000 tons in 1938.
Zimmerman said the foreign ex- change problem was acute but that. exports and imports may balance
soon.
Herman Frieddrick, Information Office for Dutch Indonesia, said that Netherlands political leaders are at present
the Re- negotiating with
recovery
pubileana for a unided
programme. He said
the general
uim is the establishment of a United States of Indonesia incorporating the present Republle-United Press.
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Singapore, Dec. 2-For the second successive month, the trade of Singapore and Malaya with the out-
side world showed a "sizable favourable excess" of exporin över. Importa..
Officials of the Singapore Econo- mic Affairs Department sald they could not yet explain, exactly why Malaya's trade had switched from the minus to the plus column, whether the trend would continue.
or:
They pointed out, however, that the peninsula's exports were mainly and rubber, that'tin production iin and exports were steadily increas
and that rubber, exports had remained for the most part steady' despito Communist-lod "attacks against the government and rubber estates: "and" (tin miries--Associated Press
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