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BY WILLIAM E. McKENNEY
MATHEMATI
HEMATICIANS say you will never hold the same
bridge hand twice. Therefore, in bridge at least, the old saying, "There is nothing new under the sun," does not hold true. Every bridge hand is a new one.
Today I think I found some- thing else that is new-n musteal instrument called the theremin. Mra Lucle Bigelow Rosen of New York recently made a recoreling with this Instrument with Elliot Lawrence's, bond.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, SATURDAY, AUGUST 27, 1949.
MOMENTS
SIDE GLANCES By Galbraith YOUR BIRTHDAY.
qullame them
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RESPONS VÄNT JOY, BEZA BERTELZADJ.36.2006.02% PET, OFER
"I've curod my husband of snoring-1 spend so much monoy that he lles awake all night worrying!"
"id
BY THE WAY
by Beachcomber
the
4T might happen here," I buck quickly, ns in deck-tennis,
to myself, and with a disdainful fick of
wrist. The story does not tell added, with a rather shame us what point was proved by facer chuckle. "1 wish it the lady's accurate ain, but I expect the judge said angelly: "Next time, choose one of the public for your experiment"
The theremin Is electronic. Its tones are derived by movements - would." of the hands close to the Instru- ment. Mrs Rosen tells me that it has a spread of five octaves, with the volume of an organ and the softners of the human voice.
Mrs Rosen said that the point I keep harping nt in my column, "Count your tricks," has made the game more enjoyable for her. The player falling to count his tricks might easily lose his contract on today's hand.
The opening lend of the five of spades ls won by declnrer with small spade led
the queen, ana». to the nte. Now, if he lends i club from dummy, hoping to And the ace in the East hand, he will lose three clubs and a diamond.
-ovun
The correct play 15 to lend the ive of hearts from dummy, and though it is a singleton, When it holds, take the Pnesse. discard one of Qummy's clubs on the ace of hearts, thus hokling your lovers to tw, clubs and o diamond.
If the i, eart finesse
fails, you still can try, the club | play.
I had just read that a woman wrestler, while giving a demon- stration in an American court, "threw the prosecutor into the "Chez Foulenough", judge's lap. I hope the pubile cried, "Good shot!" and that the
threw the judge
who
ents alone prosecutor T every day at a table in the
INTELLIGENCE TEST: SEMI-DETACHED
by T. Q. HARE
Messrs Smith,
to
Brown, Jones and Robinson- say nothing of their respective wives —— are al Inuntarain homivers. Difter The TAE Gur "year" 1945-1948) four hout
In the same neighbourhood have each been occupied for one yeal by each of these four Festes families
In
In 1945 the Brown were at The Laurels. -1948, they excupied-Myrtle Bank. This Simc year (1948) the Robinsons were at The Laurels, wille the Smiths were of Dulce Domum.
They had taken
over Dulce Demum from the Joneses
Can you name the successive occupants of Innisfres?
(Solution on this page)
SKELETON CROSSWORD
120
CLUES АСЛОВН
A. Possibly a hat explosive,
Very cheap mulais ?
▸
When it goes down it's un- popular with holidaysURKBIS,
over & orta captain, 11. Marshal who gotes the bird as
the outset.
13, Was Helen's boy-had soms.
times
plastered
is. Look sullen in the back
Jour 1
раз
15. Naine of so undue signifi
ennice.
10. Pace of explosive possibilities.
17. It's a drag
10. Botanical fish.
19, Harmonics in stone,
21. Memorial bowina,
2. Pour producer.
23. They make massa xent.
4. Bomatines novel matches.
25. She might be discharged if
brown,
CLUES DOWN
1. Stone cobles may be going out
of date.
2. A journey in the fall ?
" Viao gủy,” for example.
A regretvil MIM,
Opaque stuff, this,
. May be used as an opening
demand.
10. Earthwork, or road map. per
רטפון
11. Jingles.
12. It occurs in Iată...or used to. 19. Book which closes a summary: 20. Poterborough, for example, l
O.. in a certain direction.
(Solution on this page)
NANCY
Brick Trick
054
BASEBALL 855 STADIUM 857
856
8.59 860- 861 862
THOSE BRICKS ?
058
WHY ARE "YOU-COUNTING
him
per-
PAGE
SATURDAY, AUGUST 27
Your
BORN today, your Intuitions are keen. D "hunches" should always be obeyed for, at times, things that you "feel" are very near the truth, Some born under today's influence aro almost psychic in their nature, but must be, warned against using this talent commercially.
Being sympathetle toward all and very un- derstanding of the problems of others, you must not permit yourself to be imposed upon. For you are the type who once having accepted an obligation will carry through to is most minute detail even if it brings you personal hardship. You have a talent for business and will probably be successful in moneymaking.
You men and women are luelined to differ In the use of your basic characteristics and bence may appear to be quite different types.
BORN
}
By STELLA
You women are' fond of society, the theatre.and entertaining. Your energies will be used in the realm of social nellvilles. On the other hand, you men wili utilise these same gifts for execu Live business
women exploits. You
don't always cultivate your intellectual traits as much as they should be; you men are often too serious, and should learn to be a little more frivolous,"
The stars indicate a very happy marriago if you follow your emotions in the selection of astray. a partner. They will not lead you Never be satisfied with "second choice." You'll regret it if you do!
To find what the stars have in store for tomorrow, select your birthday star and read the corresponding paragraph.
day star be your daily guide.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 28
OHN today, you will find that your talents exceed the average along many different Ilnes. But being born G genus is not the only necessary requisite for success. Hard work
Is
as necessary and parents whose children were horn on this day must be exceptionally careful The In their guidance during the early years. child's mind in active and alert and needs some- thing to keep it busy or there can be trouble nhead!
curb Those of you who have learned to your impulses and direct your energles into the right channels may anticipate unusual success in almost any field which you may wish to enter, be You have a keen mind and can satisfied with superficialities.
never
Science and philosophy appeal to you and if su trained you might enally wish to enter the
VIRGO
CAPRICORN
Let your bleih-
Church You are a great reader and will want a large brary of your own.
Your emotional nature is strong and you Ay need to discipline It. Force your emotions to obey you rather than permitting them to influence your lite too much, Having keen in- tult ons, you will want to heed that "small inner voice." As a rule it will lead you correctly.
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When it comes to matters of the heart, be
the selection of Your very careful In partner. The wrong cholce could be disastrous to your future welfare. But the right choice can bring unprecedented happiness and tentmen!.
con-
To find what the store bave in store for tomorrow, select your birthday star and read the corresponding paragraph, Let your birth- day star be your dafly guide.
(Aug. 24-Sept. 22)-
Journey nay
(Dec. 23-Jan.
TAURUS (Apr. 21-May.21) ---- An unexpected
20) Avold overextravagance This is not a day for carrying prove unwise. Side-step it If in moncy matters. Otherwise, out business projects. Plan for you can. Be careful in extend anticipate a happy, social week the future, but don't start any-
end.
thing new. ing credits.
LIBRA
(Sept. 23-Oct 23)- If perplexed with things, seck spiritual guidance and you will find everything working out all right.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 20)-- It traveling you should have a your pleasant time. Protect possessions against loss through carelessness,
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Deci 22)-Forget business today. This in time for rest and re- axation. Seck spiritual guidance If perplexed,
AQUARIUS (Jan. 21-Feb.. GEMINI (May 22-June 22)-
indiented. Keep away from all business 10)-A journey is
possessions. Your
deals right now. Guard your Be astute in Guard thrifty when it comes to spend assets carefully.
making decisions. ing for pleasure, 100.
Be
but
PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 21)- CANCER (June 23-July 23)- Happiness for you is indicated Take a trip for pleasure. this week-end-Give-pleasure include a visit to someone who to someone who is ill, perhaps, is ill, by making a visit.
LEO (July 24-Aug. 23)----- In Romance
nugurs better results right now. A than business purney may combine business and pleasure if you wish,
ARIES
(Mar. 22-Apr. 20)--- There are some negative fluences at work today, but you are can avoid them if you astute in making decisions.
han
Business May 22-June 22)- is fairly brisk and you can make prodis if you takc fuil advantage of all opportu- sities offered. Miles
middle of the room is a
MONDAY, AUGUST 29. sonal friend of Foulenough. His job is to compliment the walter
(Jan. AQUARIUS
21-Feb. ideas involving expansion plans, VIRGO (Aug. 24-Sept. 29) loudly. to said a message
ambition and Only fate on the social and congratulation to the chef after Don't anticipate too much and 19)- Personal
you do gel wit seem initiative is what counts, today, domestle scene. each dish, to pay a large bill what without grumbling (he gets the pretty good to you! Your own If you know what you want,
you can get it. to efforts pay off. and back later),
PISCES (Feb. 29-51ar. 21) round
ni- well-being. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23)- Don' be impulsive in your de mosphere of ease,
Zatore and contentment. Occasionally Moderation is the best policy visions, Think confused, acting on any
CANCER (June 23-July 23)-- portant Foulenough himself approaches now.
New contracts eventually can - inn bost results.
ABIES
(Mar. 22-Apr. 20)- bring added profits. Look out If you are confident of your for your proper share of own capabilities, then you can benefits offered.
LEO (July, 24¬Ã¤r. 23)—
best. Early pari of the day is actly what you want out of today.
then. results
Some TAURUS (Apr. 21-May 21)- Expret Excellent far
new business rontance is in the air, too.
If things are
the table, addresses this mabe palient and wait. Stick to f deferentially "gir (lbert," well-known reptize, and hopes that everything
| BIR ANTISTAction.
To with the
niko je supposed to reply in a very loud Vike "This is the best restaurant in London." "Very nice of you to say so," replies the proprietor,
Happy-ending
SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov. 22)— good day for starting a new work work. tage of all opportunities offered. Müke real progress.
Take full advan-
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 22)--Make the most
chances to--advance in your work. What you do today,
FOR thirty years Mr Art counts for the future.
Wembrey, of 9, The Drive, Shuckstead Vale, was a martyr
(Dec. 23-Jan.
offered. Choose the be
one.
CAPRICORN to freckles. One day he Wils
also 20-Be careful when it comes told about Snibbo, and
Threadgold's
Thorogrip to selecting a job. Many may about
right bought Garterette. He
berg and is now the unfreckled Director of Perpetual Inter- ference at the Ministry of Bubbleblowing. Whether it was the Garterette or the absence of freckles which got him the job I leave to the two excellent firms to determine between
them.
Why frying pan?
THE klein of the phrase "O! THE
of the frying pan into the Bre" may be found in Pindar's account of the food which Deu
Pyrri callon and
survived, Pindar refers to u story that they had Inken refuge from the rising waters by climbine
to
the top of Aetna. This, Kays Pindar, would be climbing out of the frying pan into the tire,
Prodnose:
pan?
But why frying
Myself: In those days the Straits of Meksina was called the Frying Pan.
Tail-piece
INTELLIGENCE TEST SOLUTION
MLL Dulce Domum, Myrte filich
Inflstree and The Laurels
A, B, C and D respectively. Then we can set out the data in the form of a chart as follows;
SMITH
BROWN
JONES
ROBINSON
(1)1945) D (2)1946) (3)1947 A (4)1948 AB
Call the squares 9 1. S . D 1. Is 2 ete We have so to completa the table that ezeh letler (A.B3.0,13Į Appears oned in each column, and Ree in Ach row. Then wo have to trace the course of C
A can only be at It and 132D can only be at J. 14 Noah's Art the story is tolds (3) can only be at
15. 97 and J. 1. (4) it follow that the elephants. com-
1,37 at 5'1' N 2, 1 8 antt-3 4. plained of being kept awake
No the stressier : nccnpadra 'dit by the noise the centipedes 15altree were the Smiths 10451. made when they threw off their
the Kabineons (1940), the Henyos (1047) and the Juneset (1940). boots.
Landon Fraréix· Kervice,
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MY UNCLE LAID
THE BRICKS IN DIS WALL---
By Ernie Bushmiller
GAME TODAY
AND HE LEFT:. THE 867TH BRICK LOOSE
FOR ME
twice
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CROSSWORD SOLUTIONS
all
Solution of Skeleton -- Cross-Solution-of-yesterday's puzzle.. word on this page:-
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Black,
pieces.
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White to play and mate ku two.
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Down: 1. Heroines: 3, Assas- sins; 4. System; 5, Hoe; 0, One; 7. Heiress: 9. Auk; 11, Utrecht; 12, Cops; 14, Rabid; 17, Norse; 19, Four;
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