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BY WILLIAM E. McKENNEY
SAW a gadget the other day that a mathematiclan had worked out whereby you would push a lot of little indicators for the number of aces and kings, also the length of your suit and it would tell you what to bid. Then your partner would take hin gadget, push it around, and
would give him the responses, Well I pushed the thing around on ulin-dozen hands, but 7 found out that when I got through, the robol bridge player was a failure.
I think Alfred P. Sheinwold in
an article entitled "Practient
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH; SATURDAY, AUGUST 13, 1949.
MOMENTS
SIDE GLANCES By Galbraith YOUR BIRTHDAY.
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DRIVING LESSONS (QUIRE WITHTH
DAWER
COME 1949 BY WEA GERVICE, EVO, Y. M. REG U. 8. PAT, OFF.
"Before I start these lessons, I wish you'd tell me what kind of accidents I can have that are not my fault!"
BY THE WAY
by Beachcomber rock
TOW that dog-fish
are made the other day in Parlia-
It was urged Inent,
that fish should be "submitted to an In-
let
us call cod Dover sole, and lensive atomic bombardment”
Bridge," which he wrote for the have done with it.
April issue of the Tridge World,
One of the suggestions which
given an excellent example of are called epoch-making was
why bridge will never become a mathematicn! Gr mechanical Kame. It
15 an intellectual
pastime. It takes a lot of con- centration, but If you do con- will get a lot of centrate you
contrnets
fun out of defeating which are really ice-cold,
In rubber bridke Mr Shein- *wofri points out that South would let his partner play the at hand at six hearts, But matel-point scoring, with North sce of limontis, showing the most South players would take the contract to six no trump.
At the table where the king of diamonds was opened, the declarer won it with the nee. He now led a small club. put on the queen and West without a mo- ment's hesitation. dropped the Jurk. Up to this point the dc- clarer had had no problem, but now he was worried about East having four clubs to the ten spot.
In order to get a count on the hand he took two rounds of spades. He found out that West had Ave spades. Therefore, he must have had four diamonds, he could easily probably five. have held a singleton club. De- clarer led a small club from dununy and finessed his nine with the ton spol West won
spot and down went a safe côn- tract Ave tricks, simply because West did not give up.
INTELLIGENCE TEST
TETRAHEDRA
.by T. O, HARE
REGULAR tetrahedron
A is one of the simplest of solid figures, it has four faces, each of which is an equilateral triangle.
Suppose that I have number of tetrahedra, identical in size, and paints of four colours: red, blue, yellow and green. I pro pose-to-paini-each-of-the Four faces of each tetra- hedron in any one of the four colours-eg, all four faces could be painted red, or there could be three red ones and one blue coe, or two red ones, one blue one and one yellow one.
How many tetrahedra can I produce, each of which distinguishable from any of the others?
(Sulution on this page)
SKELETON CROSSWORD
CLUES ACROSS
EL. Otherwise part of Uneisen,
12. starts the summings up again?
13. Black part of a wheel axio.
11. Governor for 24 hours, we hear.
Id Wag. perhaps, but not wit.
10. Detective-captain ?
tu. Only half a dance.
20. Variety on the railway 7
21. For example, seventh letter.
21 Watch.
The whole eshondia
24. Foes press " inning.i
CLEES DOWN
1 Divino naina 7
1. On the staro the may become
Persian ogro
3. Juice found not long after ten.
4. Boviot, currency i volume ja
most inconvenient
6. Indulged in a tonf.
a Pruit with super petal itwa
words).
7. Time, maybe.
10. Allots as takers
11. Rival a bird at the outset
16. Like the birdies sing,“
17. he not met by the winner
Usme for one in which run 18. lot, you may find.
B. Pungenk
D. This letter i alt Greer' to me.
and partly confounded.
rule. 19. Poet caught
apparently
(Solution on this page)
NANCY
First-Class Male,
FEATURE
MOVIE
STARRING BUSTER BINKS
in two
minda'
tremendous
known ህ electronisation) electrical with
which power," as a result of Everything
stops growing- especially bacteria. Just as egg, according to one "authority," en be kept new-laid for long periods, so fish can be fresh for years after it has been caught. To my reactionary mind an eg
It has is only new-laid when just been laid and a fish only fresh when it is fresh. But we have changed all that vid- maioned nonsense.
'Chez Foulenough' FOULENOUGH
spent
the
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morning covering bottles of dust. wine with cobwebs and and obliterating the labels with dirt. Upstairs in the kitchena the chef was smearing rabbits with Chicko, a kind of varnish thst
rives Poulet Chasseur a tain! flavour
His of chicken. assistant was dealing with a bit of shire horse de
destined to be- come Escaloppe de Vean Talley rand. The cocktail bar looked ike a
the laboratory. There like -white-coated barman, two of whose three names are known to the police, was perfecting a method of making two-pennorth of Zipno into (a) a White Lady. (b) a gin and lime, (e) a ̈dry"
at 98. d. go. marlin! astounding "sherry" called Sparkling Bapchild's Genuine Produce of Sunny Spain was a bottle being funnelled into
"Oloroso Superfino marked Double X" Loud howls the tempest
a performance WRITING of
of "Siegfried," a critic says: "Last night he was more than once at a loss, most noticeably when being addressed by Brun hilde thing likely to happen In his to anyone. Broccoli, 111 hig "Memories of Opera," says that the first time was
he sang opposite terrified. "As she approached me for the love duct in Irma
my knees
Rusilgazzi
my
knocked together. I could feel sham whiskers stirring in the breeze as she began to sing. I retreated a pace or two. Sho followed. At last I got back my presence of mind, and gave her back ns good as I got. But over afterwards I lived in terror of that magnificent voice." Empty rhetoric? No
MR
R ROLAND MILK has, I learn, written a play in verse based on the list of Hunt- ingdonshire Cabmen, Vol. V. One ot the most moving partages in a play without much action ruus thus:
Spencer, T. H., and Spuddock,
23.,
Tate, R., and Taylor, I., Robinson, H., and Rowlatt, C.,
PAGE
SATURDAY, AUGUST 13
PORN today, you are the true executivo type.
You like to plan large projects, but bale doing the detail work. Fortunately, you know how to handle people and gain their devoted loyalty. Consequently, they obey your bidding unquestioningly.. You are, fair and just in the division of profits and those who work with you ahare according to their proportionate contributions to the success of a project.
You have a shrewd hend for business and can calculate assets and Habilles costs and profits down to the last fraction of a cent. It is likely that you will accumulate something of a fortune during your lifetime, The ques- tlon is whether you will hang on to it.
You are very affectionate and lavish when wit! It comes to chowing your love. You shower your favourite with expensive atten-
BORN today, you
BY STELLA
tious, for when it comes to romance, you are far from the penny-watching business exert- tivel You are very fond of children and will want a large family of your own. Denled this, you will and a way to be around children- Leaching, social work or merely being a favourite "uncle" or "aunt" to all your friend's progeny!
Always watchful for the welfare of the underdog, you will want to help all those less fortunate than yourself. Some of your ideas may be so progressive and originat as to seem unworkable at Orst. But you will probably live to see them accepted procedure during your lifetime.
To find what the slate have in store for tomorrow, select your birthday star nnd read the corresponding paragraph. Let your birth- day sine be your daily guide.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 14
Inust have sympathelle friends and surroundings If you are to be happy, Harmony at home and at work is of the utmost importance to your welfare. You will be willing to forfeit wealth and material Burceus if you can be among those whose cul- Arc similar to Intellectual tastes tural and
However, if you make the best use your own. of the talents which the stars have given you. then material success and weath may also be
YOLITS.
You have good judgment and are versatile when it comes to adapting yourself to changing conditions. All types of people are easy for you to work with and you will do weil in some type of administrative or managertal - work. You do nat function too. well under others. But, if need be, you can do any job over which you are supervisor.
Your thirst for Arst-hand knowledge Is unquenchable and you will try anything once!
Fond of music, the chances are that you have the ability to play some Instrument. You might compose, too, for your own pleasure, It not professionally.
Since you are rather, gregarious, you like scein life and enjoy a bountifully set table. You wH always want the luxuries of living In your own honic and will see to it that those you love have the very best. Popular among those of the opposite sex,
'you will by have many admirers, if a woman, and something of a gay beau if a man! Once you have selected a fe partner however, you are
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To find what the stars have in store for tomorrow, select your birthday star and read the corresponding paragraph. Let your birth- day or be your daily gulde.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. ARIES (Mar. 22-Apr. 20)--- LEO (July 24-Aug. 23)-Be
you A better day for personal than most diplomalle and thelful 22)-If you are careless,
10tiny and can
a Incur with
business loss. for business matters. Romance everyone you can avoid dissension. Calm Romance can be yours if you is favoured but don't mix office
offairs into H.- the domestic scene.
are seeking It now.
2)~~
VILGO (Aug. 24-Sept. Guard your health. Don't over- do things. Try to rest and re 10x fr you con. Buildl energy for the future.
up
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct, 23)-
CAPRICORN (Dec. 23-Jan. 20)-A much better svelal, than business day. Let activities In the home circle bring pleasure and happiness.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 21-Feb, 19)
TAURUS (Apr. 21-May 21) --- It is most important for you to conserve your energies.
relax you und Don't overwork.
Rest can today.
GEMINI (May 22-June 22)- There may be minor domestic problems today, but you can can bring pence solve them all if you are diplo
matic.
An unbalanced day. If un-If perplexed, seck spiritual usual crises occur. be patient help and advice. Your devo- and wise in making your deci- tional duties and comfort. sions. Avoid haste.
PISCES (Feb. 20 - Mar. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22)-
are to be avoided. 21)-Changes may be pending, Strangers
In matters of busi- but make no business decisions especially
Be sure of the person this day. Postpone everything
until later on. with whom you are dealing.
ness.
LEO
(July 24-Aug. 21)- New opportunities may open up for you. Keep a sharp eye out for them and act progressively. Changes can be good.
VIRGO (Aug. 24-5èpt, 22)— The unexpected may prove ex- citing. Roniance may play a definite role in this day's activi- tles. Be happy.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23)- The ido has now turned in your favour. Advertise a new product. Publlelse a fresh idea. Get results.
SCORPIO (Ocl. 24-Nov. 221- -A good day for a wedding as, well as for new business pro- fects. Be progressive and you should make gains.
MONDAY, AUGUST 15
CANCER (June 23-July 23)--- journey Begin that postponed today, but guard your personal property carefully against loss.
with good
CAPRICORN
project (Dec, 23-Jan. for a new that contract or hopes for success. 20)-Slin
that Important letter. TAURUS (Apr. 21-May 21) — write
decision should be the You may deal advantageously Your
with
Work elderly persons. right one if inade today.
AQUARIUS (Jan, 21-Feb. 19) hard and the results will begin
it handling to show now. cautious -Be money, but otherwise promote business ideas, Advertising now pays dividendisi
PICES (Feb. 20-Mar. 21)- An setive and progressive day. See that you leave no stone un- turned to further a new plan or Idea.
GEMINI (May 22-June 22) --- An unexpected change may results. Your bring beneficial past may now be fully reward- ed,
"CANCER (June 23-July 23)—— There's a new romance for you if you want it. Don't be too extravagant in your expendi-
ARIES (Mar. 22-Apr, 20)- Routine is necessary. but in jaddition you can make plans tures, however.
CROSSWORD SOLUTIONS Solution of yesterday's puzzle.
Solution of Skeleton
Cross
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. Across: 1, Malignant; 8, Ans- word on this page-
22)-That postponed trip may bring you in
contact with de-
friends. new lightful yourself thoroughly.
gram; 11. Niche: 12, Pat; 13, 17, Enjoy Meet: 14, Gale; 16, Berg:
Elation; 20, Rola; 22, Ul; 23, Grieve: 24, Tip; 25, Ten; 26, Lesson.
Down: 1, Manager; 2, Ani-
CHESS PROBLEM mal; 3, Lace; 4, Napo; 6, Amaze;
By M. FRANKEM Black, 7 pieces.
2
White, 10 pieces.
White to play and mate in ciso. Solution to vesterday's problem:
1, Natural; 7, Thought; 0, Ghee; 10. Retrieve; 15, Latin; 10, Bones; 10, Tael; 19, Nuts; 21, Ore.
INTELLIGENCE TEST SOLUTION
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number of distinguishable tetrahedra is large:
(1) I can via one colour only. Hero obviously the total number,
(2) 1 can use two colours. This ives me a selection of
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(3) can use three colours.
(a) can paint two of the four laces in any one of four coloure
16) and, in each case, inve three selections of two colours for the other two faces
colours, Hern ! can produce two different For suppose that tha tetrahedron
1. Q-BS; threats 2, QXQP (chi. I tetrahealanding on its RXQP (ch): 1
Noit, L. E. J., Noakes, YBP: 2. R-K14 (ch); 1. (Enter Thistlefðót, P. L.j.
(London Express, Service)
NOW PL
PXKt,
P-93; 2, Q-Ktd (ch); 1. KI-B3; 2, QXkt (ch).
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Sunday 11a.m. Breaking-of-Broad, (for Dallavers only).
Bunday 8 p.m. Gospel Servies- Monday 6 p.m. Special meeting
for Ladies.
Meeting Monday 8 p.m. Special
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Tuesday 8 pm. Bible Study Thursday 6 p.m. Prayer Meeting. Friday 5 pm. Meeting for mem- bers of the Forces, People's Baturday 3 pm. Young
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Services in English. All welcome.
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Bunday, in August. Morning Worship at 11 Preacher: Hev. Ward Hartman,
at 6.30 p.nt. Evening Worship Preacher Rev. Charles Ashley,
Social Hour at the S & S lome at B p..
Devotional Service at the
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