THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8) 1040.
FOR YOUR SPARE MOMENTS
• MCKENNEY ON BRIDGE
Double Is Trouble For The Doubler
By WILLIAM E. MCKENNEY
DECENTLY Morton Downey and
I were discussing the good eld als days.
that I reminded him mother used to give him a nickel
in to keep him from singing
bathroom, And he reminded
that my mother used to burn
the
mo
the
deck of cards when I tried to learn
a new card trick.
Murton has come a long way in three With kla singing career. broadcasts a week on NBC and hin many personal appearances, he is 100 kept pretty busy, but busy to try out a now Irish song when he finds one.
never
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DUMBBELLS RECORDED MUSIC:
COME QUICKLY!
THERES A MOUSE IN THE KITCHEN SQUEAKING DREADFULLY!
OFFICE
WHAT
A NUISANCE CAN'T
YOU PUT SOME OIL ON IT YOURSELF
Check Your Knowledge
1. Who was Nell"?
THE BEST OF THE NEW
POPULAR NUMBERS
By DAVID C. WHITNEY
bad,
"DERFUME Set to Music" is
rather nausealing Idep, but that is the title of a new RCA Victor al bum that turns out not half
composed in The music is
six plecen by British-born Ilarry level, orchestra and is presented by and chorus directed by Leslie Bax- ter, with the work built around the supernatural-sounding theremin
Haffman played by Dr Samuel The numbers
and palgnantly emotional
от
are
cerie
All the motion picture critics about agreed that the best thing the film, "A Song In
was "Poor the music. nicknamed
actual
ns
BY THE WAY
by Beachcomber
A
TINY
man who always carried a small collapsible ladder with him, to enable him reto talk more comfortably to tall people, entered an hotel to unk for a friend who was staying there.----
the
FOR THE BUSINESSMAN
Australian Wool Exports Rise
Canberra, Feb. 2-Rising European buying boosted Australian wool exports for the five months to November last to 403,840,000 lbs., while exports to America dropped more than a third against the same period a year carlier.
The a tion of history.
corded excerpts of history happened from Franklin D. Roose
Acting Commonwealth Statis- But because of higher wool prices velt's first Inauguration speech
16 America earned only a few less through Pearl Harbour, D-Day, to
The girl at the reception desk was tician S. R. Carver revealed this year, Australian wool exports Australian exports dollars than they did in the well over six feet, so our little friend that total the Japanese surrender aboard U.S.S. Missourt make the most vivid unfolded his ladder, climbed up. rose 95,205,000 lbs. over those previous year, dollars carned being
against the carllor. and bent towards here but for the period in the previous $21,000,000. year. The pipe is in room 234," said the girt Patening rent of the
"Mr Carver added that Russia took of the men,
$21,0 impact of the volces
15,711,850 lbs. of Australian wool, many now.dead, who made 1932 to of
which was about one-fifth French 1945 one of the great
purchases and one-half Italian. The history, is preserved on the five 12- inch records with all the emotional quality of the times.
New Singles
cras
SLIGHT FALL previous year she had taken none.
ON RUBBER
MARKET
thinking he was the plumber, not year, when exports to America here." Tiny, thinking that "the burst were 41,180,000 lbs. affectionate pipe was perhaps an
friend, way of referring to s folded his ladder, went up in the lift, and walked into room 234. A and small lady confronted him pointed to the wet door and the pipo. The little man saw his error. I shan't need my ladder to talk Born."
to you with.", he said nervously. scream and Now Capitol presents
Louis Armstrong and Jack Tea-The lady uttered a
swooned. on six sides the "Gaints of Jazz" garden with their all-star
group who combined to produce the jazz, have two down-to-earth jazz bits Today's tasty hint
Stop "Redskin Rhumba" performed by that rock, "Please
Playing (By Mre Whelkstufer,
in the "With Hare and Hounds Those Blues, Boys," and there, Churile, Barnet with his alto
Kitchen.") in phone in a jump arrangement that Weather We're Having" (Victor).
LE RAILWAY SOUP: Take any- is the best of the cx sides. Othern
One of the last records made thing liquid you
can Iny featured
Goodman, by the Swedish ATC Benny
clarinetist Stan hands on. Mix dirty water with it. Loula Tommy Dorsey and
drath Add axle-grease to taste. Arm- Hasselgård before his recent strong-the profits all going to the provided two good, examples of his The Strabismus
spotlight-stealing Damon Runyon Memorial Fund.
ability, "Sweet albem, and Hat Mop" and "I'll Never Be
win the Samo" (Capitol) will
presenta-
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rank
4. What was the ancient name of Palestine?
D. Where is the Adriatic Sen.
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Who is the Premier of China?
(Answers in Column 3)
Undoubtedly Columbin's "I Can Hear It Now," acclaim for its dramatic
BOYS AND GIRLS MAGAZINE
Cricket Always Had a Song
-He Sang As He Played His Guitar-
By MAX TRELL
CHRISTOPHER
Cricket was sit- Arc-
Fong was "You Took Advantage of ting on the edge of the Me." In this hand Morton certainly place, twanging his guitar and sing- took advantage of East's double. ing song. Everyone in the house heard him, and everyone wondered
what he was
singing about. For
a
though Christopher Cricket's voice was loud and clear, it was hard to understand the words of his song.
The opening lead of the jack of diamonds held the first trick and sall
diamond continued. East won this trick with the Rin
ace of diamonds, then cashed the
clubs. Morton led the queen of
Finally, one of the children sit- said: and listening won. this in dumny with the king
ting upstairs East
about all the and led the nine of paches,
"Cricket is singing put on the three-spot and, taking children. These are the words of
double, advantage of the
Morton
his song. I understand them very Jet it ride. A small spade was well-
the Jack, continued, East put on
declarer's queen won, the ace of Children big and children small, sputes picked up the king and Children short and childien tall, Morlou claimed the balance of the Christopher Cricket loves you all!"
tricks.
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By A. F. MACKENZIE
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Then a mouse, who' lived in the cellar of the house, heard Cricket's song and raid to the mice around him. "Cricket is singing about us. He 14 I understand
every word. singing→
Every little house Should have a little mouse And..it's also very nice -To-Tuv sunt little mice."
who Was clog. Meanwhite the listening; at the kitchen door, said to himself. "Cricket is singing about FTIC!
I like cats and 1 like snails But only dogs can wag their tails."
The knives and forks and cups and saurers and all the other dishes in the pantry heard Cricket's son.
understood they
Christopher thought του.
and they
his words.
Rupert's Elfin Bell---1
Rupert's best trend, Bill Badger. has had a birthday present, a big book full of beautiful pictures, and the little bear has gone to look at it wah hita. Here's a wonderful thing." says Bill, "a mountain that
never stops on they call it a
volcano."
should like to
see that." cries Rupert. Then he suddenly falls silent. "*1 my," he murmurs. "all that smoke going up, what happens to it ? Why does it disappear Bi stares. What queer questions you ask!" he laughs. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
RED RYDER
BANG
BANG
Saxo-
Christopher Cricket was sitting on
the fireplace, playing his guita
"When, folks sit down to dinner. For turkey or for fish,
guests
Knife, Fork. Spoon and Dish.
These guests are always early;
"Lovely
author of
your
Deliveries were inado at Baltic, northern Black Sca, and Pacific const ports,
Russia poying $12,100,000.
sales crense
Exports to the United Kingdom. dropped from 130,475,000 lbs, in 1947 to 110,703,000 for the
perlod last year, while Canadian exporta rose from 5,280,000 to 7,043,000 lbs. Australia's woul check for tho five months was $243,304,000 an in- over the 1947 period of $100,502,000.-United Press.
TEXTILE EXPANSION
Sydney, Feb. 2---In the past three and years, 130 new textile manufacturing other businesses have been established in Australia, bringing the total of such plants to 930.
New York, Feb. 2.-Number 1 contract rubber futures today closed nine, to 18 points lower on
contracts. totalling 70
Standard futures closed 10 points
sales reported. lower with no
The market was influenced by lower cables from London Singapore and easiness in commodity markets.
Prices closed as follow:- No. 1 Contract Rubber Futures. March
10,07 bid
In building, or expanding textile establishments, 13 British companies 1804 nominal plan to spend $40,040,000 while ten American firms will spend another $0,400,000-Ascoelated Proas,
18.61 traded
16.63 traded
In.05 bid
10.57 nominal:
10.50 traded
a
Expedition (1) Are approaching the ... We headwaters of the stagnant Ucalall Yesterday we came to a clearing in "Ten for Two," sung by husky- the Jungle and heard barbarie Concealing ourselves be- volted Anita O'Day with backing noise.
clump of hind
guavas by Gene Krupa's orchestra,
looked liko what we good number (Columbia)
Thee
tribal dance in progress. The "different" rendi-natives uttered weird
yclis Ravens have a
about in themselves Christmas" that threw tion of "White
frenzied manner. As we drew closer, includes a little bit of almost every
we were amazed to hear a voice Christmas song (National)
shout "Cat" Then we realised that what
discovered Was a we had
April
May
Зипе
2
July
August
W
September
October
and
November
18,40
11
Becember
10.35
Jortiary (1030)
10.30
February
18.23
March.
18 20
April
18.15
Standard Contrael Rubber Futures.
February
19.10 nominat
March
10.05
April
10.05
May
18.05
21
United Press.
has two seasonalnim-unit at work.... Later in the Spike Jones numbers, "AH I Want for Christ-day we came to a village inhabited mas" and "Happy New Year" (Vic-by the Calmeataxi tribe of pygmy tor)....Another screwball outfit in headhunters. Luckily, they only hunt.
fellowpygmles. the same vein, the Korn Kobblers, the heads of their swing out on "We Got to Put Shoes] The mument they saw us they be- themselves on Willle" and "Never Maite Eyes"
gan to yell and throw
Cut! Amya- about, shouting "Cut! (M-G-M).
wawal Cut!" and we realised that
have to
Mrs
on
The piano work of Bert Shelter they thought we were flm people.
"Civilisation seems with his orchestra,
"Moon- bears" and "Theme On a Dream" penetrated even here," snid
Rawlins, with a giggle. We scowled is unusually expressive (M-G-M). her into silence.
"Is
zingy
Tail-piece
It
... Peggy Lee's chirping is and zestful on "Then I'll Be Happy"
of Bracciano had and "Hold Me" (Capitol)
deceived her husband during Marion Morgan with Ben Pullacic's TIE Duchess
marriage. orchestra solos nicely on
the early years of their True" oncl "Embraceable You" and had never been found out. She (Columbia).
said to a friend, "My husband will ge a great surprise on the. Day of Judginent,"
(Tomorrow-Unusual Angles)
YOUR BIRTHDAY....
A
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3
18.40 nominai
LONDON MARKET
N.Y. Exchange
Seats Bring Less
New York, Feb. 2.-Fewer New York Stock Exchange schis
London, Feb, 2.-Prices in the rubber changed hands during 1948 than in
market her today closed as follow:- Match din centa për 180 ......... $191 April/June
11-3/10 10-13/10 July/Septemher
United Press.
HONGKONG
SHARES
There were steady inquiries on Turnover the stock market today. this morning was $408,405.
Transactions and 11001
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follow:
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BANKS
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possible breadth and creative of individual
which will make you in life. Many born
as
They always find they have some PORN today, your pride and your intellect
B
ambition personal
are very und long way on scope likely to get you
success. You are seldom pursuit the rand to content with what you have and most happy always are striving for something on this day make excellent execu- of the arts: better. If you are conscientious. tlves in the fields you will achieve It However, don't producers; publishers; promoters of disregard what you have because cultural projects and the like. The the
future 5 something ahead-
You women are "the "Type" who looks better.
as well career may have Avold being too visionary or too home and family of your own. You demanding for perfection or you seem to be gifted with being able successfully, you to correlate the two may end up with less than
narriage partner whose had in the first place! You have Select
ambitions
kleals
are
To serve is all they wish. For they are never hungry: Knife, Fork. Spoon and Dish."
and Then Knarf
Hand, with the turned- shadow-children about namės, heard Cricket and said: "We understand what he's saying He's singing about shadows.
1 once met a shadow,
Leaning against a wall.
I said; Master Shadow,
Ain't you 'Iraid you'll fall?
But the shadow shook his head And answered: Not at all.
So he kept right on leaning Ilight against that wall"
So, you see, everyone who heard the song thought that Christopher Cricket was singing about him. But, If you really want to know the truth.
that these pre the words Christopher was aluging.
"Cats and doge and dishes, Shadows, spoons and fishes.
All of them belong
To my little chirping song."
CHECK YOUR KnowledgE Answers
a real talent for organising and will alms,
and
INSURANCES
prices
BUYERS SELLERS SALES
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the year, before, and they brought less.
Up to December 31 the number of memberships sold totalled 33, com-
pricò per
pared with 39 in 1947.
Last year's average
seat
three
was $57,515, compared with the 1947 average of $59,743.
The 1948 high of $08,000 was the came as in 1947, but only memberships changed hands at that price last year, against four the year before. The 1940 low of $40,000 was set on March 9, compared with two sales at the 1047 Jow of $50,000. -United Press.
N.Y. FOREIGN
EXCHANGE
Closing Rates Feb, 2,
Argentino Pere tofficial) Argentine Peso (Unoilleial)
Australia
Brazil
Jelgium
Canada
Chile
500 15.90 England 75014 15.89 France 500 15.50 India 2000 16
Mexica
US$ 0.2017
2003
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4.03.
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HK Land
IT'S
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4.00
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21 21.40 1000 0 21
South Africa
1.03-1
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2010
1900 115
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1000 x 110%
200 201
1730
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100 3427
40% 41% 2112
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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 4
LEO (July 24-Aug. 23)- Pleasure AQUARIUS (Jan. 21-Feb. 19)- A possible Journey or a new job soms to be the order of the day. It may be a A trip to the theatre, the movies or may prove exciting,
perhaps a special dinner date. new friend who brings happiness.
PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 21)-
VIRGO · (Aug. 24-Sept 22)- surprise. romance. Combire A
Cocess. One of those undependable days when business and social events
Employees uppeur es- things appear at cross-purposes. You fully, too. pecially favoured.
ARIES
23)-
con untangle them with fact. (Mar. 22-Apr. 20) -
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. Receipt of some news may change Conditions are now improving for the tenor of your ways right now. you. The outlook is better. Take Be clear-headed and wise in all advantage of the good aspect.
decisions.
TAURUS
(Apr.
STONES, ETC.
Sweden
Switzerland
Uruguay Venezuela Netherlands
Batavia Singapore Hongkong Shachat
500407 SOD 2 1200 @ 21
300 44
ECA Official On
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Watson (0)
Watson (N) Emporium
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300 ** Ang
200
50
304 11
Aid To Dutch
New Black Market operation Administration, sald today
Drive In S'hai
Washington, Feb. 2.Mr Allon Valentine, of the Economic Co-
that the cutting off of recovery aid to the Netherlands until her poli- tical issue with Indonesia is settled, as proposed in some quarters, would harm general European recovery.
Mr Valentine fold a nows con-
Shanghai, Feb. 2--Echoing the Central Bank's determined action to curb price increases, Mr Pi Teh- lin, the director of the Shanghai ference that he had heard nothing (Oct 24-Nov. 22) Finance Control Bureau, tonight of reports that the United States SCORPIO 21-May 21)-
sanctiona to crush had threatened recovery health upset by General business is all right and announced his decision
Qe Dutch. He sold, Guard against, .a taking no risks. Yesterday's trends take advantage of some promotioni the city's gold and United States against
dollar black markets, which have ought to know if any such threat. and scheme. Soft pedal romance, how-
has been made." continue. Excrt caution
flared up again. everl diplomacy.
Me Valentine reported that the 22-Juno 22)-
(Nov. 23-Dec. Mr P said that concerted action GEMINI
started conversations Be on your guard against personal 22)-Employees, especially those on will be taken by the City Govern Dutch had
benefit
Garrison with ECA about using part.of their ment,
Shanghai Frag- mishap today. Also protect children
large organisations, may 2. 1. Oliver Goldsmith.'
Command, the City Police Bureau $113,000,000 in ECA funds for the against accident or injury through today. Even romance is looking up!
their country. highly merits of meat stewed and
and other authorities concerned to rehabilitation. of 1scarelessness, The carth
CAPRICORN (Dec, 23-Jan. 20)—apprehend Come 3. Ninc. seasoned.
"lurking" big United Press. (June 23-July 23)-
bew time speculators and hoardera third In order from the
the A new enterprise may turn out well. Personal associations may present of 5. It is an urm
hind the clandestine, transactions." with an unexpected romance. Good on Canaan,
front, too. Make definite
*Reuter, Mediterranean, extending about 500 Find your best opportunity
of your own sex. Make the home
progress. miles between Italy and Yugoslavia members
, and Albania. 6. Dr Sun Fo.
sun.
4.
CANCER
progress.
A Chance?
HURRY LITTLE BEAVER/
ACE CAN'T HIT THE HORSES,
BACK HERE!
(May
ONE OF MY TEAM W GOT NICKED BY A
THAT'S LUCKY
BULLET, BUT NOTHIN' BUT I GUESS
SERIOUS!
ACE HAS
CHECKED OUR PLAN,
TO SNEAK Out
OF THIS BLIND
CANYONI
SAGITTARIUS
By Fred Harman
But WE DIE-UM
OF THIRST IF
WE NOT GET-UM OUT!
NO... THERE'S A CHANCE OF TURNING THE TABLES IF 1 SURRENDER MY GUN LIKE HANLON ASKS/
the
N.Y. Seeds And Oils
Closing Prices, Tel. 27 Castor Seed, per lon
ton, P.O.D. Brazil. US$ 125 aikeḍ
to nominal
Australia's Labour Cottan Seed, per long
Sydney,
Shortage
ton, F.OB. Kempis Flax Seed, per tushti,
FO.B. Minneapolis Linseed Ou, per th. in
tank cars, FO.D. New York
lb.
Feb. 2-The abandon-
rationing in Peanut Ou. per ment of newsprint
F.0.B. New York Australia on January 1 dramatically disclosed in classifed advertising sections the nation's cute inun power shortage.
"Small nda" for **gituations vacant" inushroomed.
On January 10, for example, the broadsheet Sydney Morning Herald published a record. lotal of slightly over ten solid pages, or 92 columns, of classified "help-wanted" ads,
United Press,
27.0 centr
17.00 -Valled. PreSEL.
Exchange Rates
Business was done in the local univ oficial exchange market this morning at the following rates
U.. dollar (per $i} Sterling pound nete (per £1).... cold bara (per tasi). VIC plasires (per 100)
ticals (per 100) NEI guilders" (per 100) Gold yuan (per yuan)'
18.30
3.15
310.09
15.00
24.23
21.00
.DOM