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DY WILLIAM E. McKENNEY
JOHN Well, one of New York's
outstanding bridge players! likes to play tournament bridge and he can always be counted upon to find the correct play, as
he did in today's hand.
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shifted to
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the Jack. A heart was
raffed
in dummy, and now there was a problem.
Declarer knew from the bid- ding that North did not have because South any diamonds would not have bid three d monds without a six-card suit. Therefore he had to come off the board with a club. Weil led the three of clubs, and when South played the deuce, he put on the ace from his own' haud, North dropped
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, SATURDAY, MAY 7,--1949.
MOMENTS PAGE
SIDE GLANCES · By Galbraith YOUR BIRTHDAY.
3.7
COTS, 1999 BY NIA BERYKE, DIG. 3. M. HIG, U. 6. PARA E
"I wish you wouldn't humiliate-your father by asking him such intelligent questions!"
BY THE WAY
by Beachcomber
WROTE yesterday of dis- talking. Someone is sure to turbances during plays, shout "Sh!" You at once One good trick is to start address him angrily. "Please
be quiet, sir!"
INTELLIGENCE TEST-
Mine is a black
cat
By T. O, HARE THIS is a topical exercise of the type which sought 10 Luvis Canoll the nine-sput.
You are given popularion. Weil, then ruffed his last heart
series of statements, non- In dummy.
sensical in themselves; but assuming that they are all true and n relevant to the conclusion you are asked to draw, one conclusion (and one only can logically be drawn from “ them. What 4917
1) No cat
can knit socks unless It can also play chess.
go!
be
He knew that If South intu the lead, a diamond would come back and it wonte ruffed, Ho realised also from North 111451 the bidding int bove the king and queen of Well clubs, so at this point
beh dumuny's jack of clubs. North won the trick, and there was no play now that would defeat the contract,
six
If Weil had carelessly led the
of clubs from dummy. South would have played
seven and North would
the
have
put on the five-spot to let South
hold the trick. Then a diamond
lead I would have beaten the) hand.
(21 Cats that cannot speak French naver touch smoked salmon.
(3) All catas born in the Pas de Calals are tortoise- shell.
44)_Only_cats_fed_on. smoked salmon can play chest.
(5) The only cats that can speak French are born in the Pas de Calais.
161 My cat is a black cat, What follows?
FINITI:ARTERELAMP
(Solution on This Page).
SKELETON CROSSWORD
CLUES ACROSH
1. Kaleidoscopic Zoo
11. Ocean-going craft?
19. American Arub
Bell wateb is a guardian spirit
to
ts. It supaintra the core from Lise
chall
17. Workman who shows still at
the clttari.
19. et la draughts?
21. She would be a treasure,
23. Just this is unfortunate for
Romelody Flwo words),
N. Crowd noise.
25. ver In the Wert neigh
bourhood 7 Yes and no.
24. Nice flowers obviously
CLLES HOWS
.
It's designed to drar the ne
1. itelated in a manner of speak-
Ing.
3. Instrument in the orphana
band 7
4. Are to openk by ny
of
"
charge.
d. Malo's terms for a whirlpool.
8. Deacritic a aretch with 0
broken mea),
9. Oddly enouth, an
enthusiast
might cool one down.
Decimen. 10, Travellers' joy. desert variety 7
14. Horticultural corruption.
6. One doesn't pick this as a 10, le 1405-16031.
matter of chates i
turned in three fent
1. Conrued ir led below.
1
-
7. Apparently enrt can •be 2D Doen the hare niwaya rum trua
to this?
u. Misture of air and fog for en 22. Sweeps, perhaps,
operatic barber,
Mony in the audience with have mired his protest, so that
he when
#nswers you buck, they will
be on your side, and he will find himself being attacked from every quarter.,
One of my favourite theatre stories is of the man at a first night who shouted during the second net, "Is there a doctor in the house?" Up rose prave-looking gentleman in the stalls. Whereupon the inter- rupter yelled "Oh, doctor, isn't this a retten bad pluy?”
A
The language of flowers MR UMPLE, the Herbaceous
returned
one
Ees
Bor
SATURDAY, MAY 7
PORN today, you crave being the centre of attraction and since you have a vital, magnetle, personality, you usually receive a lot of attention. This in as true of you men nit la of you of the fair sex. Since you are talented, as well, the stars can forecast u happy life, provided you select some one feld of endeavour and concentrate on it.
At
You are born leader and you women
the type who set fashions. You
may break precedents, but others will always fol- low your lend. You might take advantage of this talent in the field of interior decorating or design and make very successful career for yourself. You men probably would do' well in promotion, publicity or advertising. You have idea as well as the enthusiasm and energy to put it across.
BORN
By STELLA
You have a quick mind and
clear power
of reasoning which makes it possible for you to select things that are good and discard ony- thing, which might provo Impractical. You Jiko money and the things it can buy. Con- sequently, you will want to see that all your catcrprises are business as well as artistic BUCCCESS.
Your love of home and loyally to your own kin are strong and once you leave your own family root you will be happiest if you wed and have a family of your own. An early marriage should be a happy one.
To and what the stars have in store for tomorrow, select your birthday star and read the corresponding paragraph. Let your birth- day star be your daily guide.
SUNDAY, MAY 8
PORN today, you are highly socialised and
of people get along with all kinds
But at heart, under varying curcumstances. you are a little too melancholy and inclined to become depressed over the problems of others. You must learn to be more objective in this find yourself shouldering regard or you will the responsibilities of the entire world! Not with that you will be enflod upon to cope them-except in your mind.
Something of a philosopher, your ability to see all sides of a thing is not conducive to optimism. But if you force yourself to see the good instead of the evil; the beauty instead of the horrors; the constructive instead of the destructive you will have made a start, nt least, in the right direction. You are capable
of doing a lot of good in the world, if you set out about it correctly.
You have self-reliance and courage, but
13.
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especially with
you of the Inir sex who must take great care in styling. Cultivate quiet, conservative tantes.
To find what the stars have in store for tomorrow, select your birthday star and read Let your birth- the corresponding paragraph. day slar be your daily guide.
TAURUS (Apr. 21-May 211- VIRGO (Aug. 24-Sept. 22)— CAPRICORN (Dec. 23-Jan. Make this a real stay-ut-lume, Blake yourself as popular on 20)--Attend to your spiritual day. If there's visiting to be possible, personally, and you devotions today and gain strength done, let others come to see you. will find that you make busl- and Inspiration. Happiness al
GEMINI (May 22-June 22)- ness progress, also. Your devotional duties can bring you help and inspiration at this thne. Be alert and helpful to others.
CANCER (June 23-July 23)- Guard against a health upset. Make no important deelstons at
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23)——
home, too,
AQUARIUS (Jan. 21-Feb. 19) If you A social day and one in which Get into the country home affairs are uppermost in can and you will and your your mind arkl heart, Be spirits revived. Devotional duties friendly.
can prove inspiring.
PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 21)- the moment, Postpone them for Best for you to mark time today. A day for thoughtful delibera- Rest, relax and evaluate your lion. Advertising may appear assels and fabililles, now. very important, but caution con
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. avert trouble.
Intuitious.
a while.
SCORPIO (Ocl. 24-Nov. 22)—
LEO (July 24-Aug. 23)--11
ARIES (Mar. 22-Apr. 20)- Your doing research, this can prove 22)--Follow an important day. Perhaps you This is a favourable day for Care is necessary, especially in to all personal matters. Be sure of anel marriage, will make a new and interesting, romantee discovery
yourself before making decisions.
Find happiness.
MONDAY, MAY 9
of
TAURUS (Apr. 21-May 21) SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) AQUARIUS (Jan. -Avoid Traveli J'ou
can. À clay of opportunity for the 19)--You may be Jane anti take care alert. Try out a new iden and some today. Nothing ventured, Stay al
correspondence. See how well it works.
Today Success nothing gained. important Writing is well-favoured.
'yours.
may have it if you try.
21-Feb. adventure-
you
23-
3
Make how,
ever.
ARIES (Mar. 22-Apr. 20)-- See the boss about that ud- vancement you've been seek- ing. It should be yours now, if you go out after it
SAGITTARIUS (Nov.
IDBY sign GEMINI (May 22-June 22)- Drc. 42)-You
PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 21)- and Writing publishing
ad- paper today if it
appears Business and romance are both vertising are all well-favoured significant. Be sure that things good, the former more so, how right
excellent are in your favour, too. Boarder, Marine House
progress. evening
CAPRICORN (Dec. 23-Jan. with a bunch of duffodils for
CANCER (June 23-July 231 20)-Brain work counts for a Mrg McGurgle. On smn!
This is a tine day. Expand, great deal today. Make every "To the card was written;
Push your best interests. See thing you do count for some of All" Be Fairest Daffodil put them down in the ball, and
that you get exactly what you thing important. went to find the chatelaine. When he returned Incz Pocket!, known to the men boarders as Supersonic-Mustard-had-plekid- them
was standing up, with downcast
"You eyes really mustn't do this, Mr Umple," she whispered, Foor Uniple was speechless with con- fusion
and chagrin
he watched her go slowly up to her room, hugging the flowers that were meant for another.
"ani!
Mr Snapdriver gets
nowhere
SNAPDRIVER: Now, Mrs Butterscotch, did you apply fur a licence to sell these pen→ wipers?
10
Mrs B: Not me. Ow was t know about Article what- ever-it-is?
Snapdriver: The new regula- tions were announced on the radio.
Mrs B: Aven't got one. Soapdriver: What? (A miran. ing look at the Judge). You stand there and admit that you have no radio?
Mrs B: Is there a law sayin Iave to nve one?
Snapdriver: No-but-
want.
LEO
(July 24-Aug. 23)
A good day for business In- Terests. Advertising and mail- order business is good, too. Sign an agreement.
VIRGO (Aug. 24-Sept, 22)- Definitely
Make your day! hay white the sun shines. Your future can be favourably 10 fluenced by today's work.
LIBRA
(Sept. 23-Oct. 333- A new job may bring a salary. advanecinent as well. At any rate, pw responsibilities are gujart,
CHESS PROBLEM
By A. K. ELWORTHY
Black. 7 pieces
R
་
L
LQ.
RI
to make
Snapdriver: It is your duty yourself acquainted
Mrs B:
Then if I aven't broke no law by not 'avin one, what's up?
or
CROSSWORD SOLUTIONS-
Solution of yesterday's puzzle. Across: 1. Quotation; 7. Un- dulates: 9. Draught: 10, Efforts: 13, Reef; 14. Flag-ship: 17, Ail: 18, Memory: 19, Romances; 21, Dew-drops.
Down: 1, Quick-sand;
4.
| Under fire: 3, Odd-fellow:
Turf; 5, Aloof; 0, Taurust 8, Strap: 11, Toho; 12, Spires; 15, a. 16, Gear; 20, So.
Solution of Skeleton Cross- word on this page:-
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I HAD
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MY PYJAMAS
ON!
Undis-
-NANCY
(Solution" this page)
Try Under Water
I LOVE MY
NEW FOUNTAIN
PEN
THIS PEN WILL WRITE FIFTEEN YEARS WITHOUT REFILLING
with the laws.
Mrs B: Ow?
Snapdriver: By reading thein, Listening when they are oroadcast.
Mrs That wouldn't elp, shouldn't understand 'ern,
WOW ---- THIS STRING
IS GOING TO GET AWFUL DIRTY
WHAT STRING?
White, 11 pieces.
White to play and mate in two.
tu Solution
yesterday's problem:
1. Ki-Kt5, any; 2, Q, R; B, of 121 water,
By Ernie Bushmiller
THIS ONE-TO REMIND
ME TO REFILL MY PEN ON
MARCH 7
1964
180
INTELLIGENCE TEST SOLUTION
Mine is a black cat (80).
So my eat was not born in the Pas de Calais (3).
So my cat can't speak French (5),
So my cat never touches smoked salmon (2)
So my cat can't play chess (4). But no eat can knit socks un- less it also plays chess (1).
Therefore my cat cannol kult socks
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