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BY WILLIAM E. MⱭKENNEY
Ybridno
VOU will never become a good}
player unless you constantly keep the bidding in mind during the play of the
A hard.
great many people today are taking xy iba poin? count system of bidding, which
tells them that they must have
13 points to open the bidding. Most players who have learned to bld with the honour count Bystem open the bidding with two and one-half honour tricks.
In today's hand South had three honour tricks, br quick tricks if you prefer to call them that. But it so happened that he was using
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1949.
MOMENTS
SIDE GLANCES By Galbraith |YOUR BIRTHDAY.
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"I heard your mother whisper to you, 'Well, dear, you put it over beautifully!'” Just what did sho mean?”.
BY THE WAY
by Beachcomber
THE War Office Order ably be a compromise-a- T
that the private soldier khaki bow with n khaki may now wear a collar and battle-dinner-jacket. A stiff tle in battle is probably the shirt will not be compulsory.
'Chez Foulenough'
prelude to a general instruc- the point count
tion about evening battles. system. He had a count of only 11 (four for each ace and three for the King). Therefore he had
East and to pass..
West then proceeded to get into four hearts. Enat was an honour trick player who had not bothered to learn. the point count system.
Now I want to show you the importance of this in the play of the hand. When South cashed the king of diamonds and let the ace, East trumped with a low heart. He led a low spade and took the finesse,
North
winning king.
knew North chance
to defent to outsmart
with the
that the only
the contract was to East. He led the five of hearts. Enst immediately said to him- helf that South could not have the ace of hearts, otherwise he would have opened
bidding. the having three honour tricks, But If East had known the point count system, he would have known that South could have the nee of hearts and ell not "haveïna" opening bid, “Therefore,
he would not have put his king of hearts. As it was, South won the king with the acc and the contract was defeated.
up
I do not want to tell you that you should shift to the point count system. say that you should fearn all systems. still might make the wrong play, but at least you would not make n blind play.
You
A white bow tie with khaki tails would look rather absurd. There will prob- T
INTELLIGENCE TEST
Xmas presents
By T. O. HARE THE four daughters of a friend of ours are nomed Margot, Kora, Oliva and Patriciň,
Last Christrass each wILI given seven - shillings to E spend on presents för ber
sisters.
Each of the four, gave presents to each of the others worth one or more shillings exactly. But no two at them divided her seven shillings to the name thred units. Also (and this is interesting) "each"of the four received presenta to the value of seven ohlilings
flvo
Marcot
peni
shillings on Nora.
Oliva spent three shillings
on Patriële,
How much did Patricia spend on Margot 7
1Solution on this page)
SKELETON CROSSWORD
CLUES AGROSH
* Italian port has no attar, you'll
ала.
7. They may be stelled when sing-
Bettis valite on superficial
SWDELOS at inst.
NANCY.
U. Does it record the scoring in a
striking game? (two words).
11. Angoile gazelle.
14. Skis the dah, boy t-bat
16. not this one.
10. Short tall, maybe, for a sightar
(two words).
20. Takes on the last of the fruit, 21. Siim sticky. and indefinite
sort of person.
22. Film man towards the end of
the York,
'CLUES DOWN
1. Vagabond round in campe.
3. Arterial route of a kind.
heye lager and a abop. Dosibly, in the lands,
o. Having aqund quality.
d The sort of remark which may
pivo one ideas.
8. Grazing land beyond York.
shire river.
V. Engilahmen abroad.
14. Brim-or part of th
13. A bit of four..
15. xily intestate.
10. Chinese:
hour.
misanthropio.
17. Bubject to start the moal with, 18. Missing these imples being un
sucessful with tacka,
(Solution on this page)
As You Can Planely' See
TOMMY ---WHY ARE
YOU ALWAYS SO
PALE ? ·
I DON'T GET MUCH SUN IN
MY YARD
E next night the mysterious lady found her table de corated with costly flowers. At Ther elbow was big box of chocolates. Foulenough had decided it was time to get going: Having thoroughly ransacked. his memory, he had come to the conclusion that the Indy was none other than Dorothea, whom he had courted for three days in Shefeld. While she
thanking Was
him for the flowers and chocolates at the end of the meal, he whispered tentatively, "Dorothea." "Fancy. you remembering," she said, with a pretty blush, while one of the gentlemen thrust forward the bill for initialling. Foul- enough serdwled his Initials while looking Into her eyes. "Come on, Charlölie," "sold" on- other of the party, and "Dorothea" ruse to her feet. The Captain fell back as though stung by a hornet. Who was she? What the devil was her game? On the next night she brought nine people, and her game became clear to the in- fatuated Captam.
Electronised oysters are on the way
TWROTE the other day of the new method of electronis- Ing food to keep fresh politician
I
and
who
Idea
il
delicious. A
is interested In this sald,
"They showed me a mouse which had been electronised five years ago. sill looked frightened hand a spot of blood on its nose was sl in a perfect state of pre- servation." That surely proves,
it proof were needed. A well- known cal commented, **We have long sought a method of keeping our mice fresh."
The call of the wild
I'd like to be in the tale of Man for the smell of hot oll and rubber as the crash-helmeted riders race round the island,
(Sports reporter) -(London Express Service)
WE'RE NEAR A VERY BUSY. AIRPORT
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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24
PORN today, perhaps your most outstanding D characteristle is n sitnight-forward honesty which makes your word quite as good as your bond! Your only drawback in this regard is that you need to be very careful of what you promise!
You are very much a creature of habit and once you get into a groove, you are act and determined. Make sure that all your habits aro good ones. There is a deep spiritual feeling In your nature, but there is also the desire for material wealth. You want to get ahead in the world and sometimes you are willing to streich a point, of etfiles to get what you want. You are very independent and never like to be under obligation to anyone.
There is considerable executive ability in your make-up and you know how to get people to obey your directions to the letter. It in-
.BY STELLA
terested in education, you could become e fine teacher. But you never would permit tho intervention of "higher ups." You would havo to have your head in things—or you would resign.
and ony
You are very fond of children and will want a large family of your own. You women have one weakness. It should be stopped the moment it appears. You love to gossip all too often you are tempted to relay "julcy" bits of scandal. You must not let this become a habit, for it could make many people very unhappy-yourself included, when you begin losing friends!
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MANFIELD Quality
F
Is England's Standard of Fine Shoe Value
And the emphasis of the times' is on Value WL
on what you get in return for what you pay, because it gives you the BEST possible shoes at the LOWEST possible price.
To find 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, SEPTEMBER 25
PORN today, your outstanding talent is for Diterature and parents of children born on this day should give them free reign to develop
for poetry this gift. You have a flair
and although you may not use this literary form exclusively, your very definite feeling for words will colour everything you do,
Imagination and your
You have a keen emotions are very near the top. You will need to soek alability and emotional balance at all times if you are to cope with a highly com- petitive world. If you do not have to
earn
your living to cat, then you may be as tempera- mental as you wish without It hurting you or those who may be dependent upon your carn- ings. But if you are 10 take the full responsibilities of your own home and family,
LIBRA. (Sept. 23-Oct. 23)— AQUARIUS There is a tendency to rash nction today und it behooves you to avoid trouble by being conservative and cautious.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22)—- A day for romance, but don't let imputtive actions get you Into an emotional turmoil..
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 22)-Impulsive action can lead
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This same advice goes for the members of the fair sex although their "fightiness" la more apt to show itself in Ats of high temper or hysterics under pressure. This is something which can, and should, be controlled. The stars have given you manifold talents which can be put to excellent use if you will become tess of a day-dreamer.
An Inheritance in your early or mid- twenties may be the turning point in your lite If you utilise It wisely in the furtherance of your life's ambition.
To find what the stors have in store for tomorrow, select your birthday star and read: the corresponding paragraph. Let your birth- day star be your daily guide,
(Jan. 21-Feb.
GEMINI (May 22-June 22)- 10)-If confused, use a little Merchandising is fair, but only self-analysis and find out where make future plans today. Wait the trouble reats. Spiritual ad- until later to activate them. vice can help.
PISCES
(Feb. 20-Mar. 21)----- CANCER (June 23-July 23)- Harmony at home is indicated. Extravagance in expenditures Today, take time out to rest and will be unfortunate right now. relax, Get ready for business If you are careful you can netivity next week.
avold trouble.. ARIES (Mar. 22-Apr. 20)~-~~- Rashness due to impulsive ac- tion is possible today unless you
LEO (July 24-Aug. 23)- Unsettled conditions may be to rent trouble. Be very care- keep everything under calm aggravating right now. Use
control. ful in all you do.
caution. Act conservatively. CAPRICORN (Dec. 23-Jan TAURUS (Apr. 21-May 21)___ VIRGO (Aug. 24-Sept. 22)- 20-You may be overanxious Don't rush. Let things take New friends and perhaps a for netion new, but it would be their natural course, Business change of scene can make fe wiser to wait for more pro- con wait for a life while. Re- appear much more intéresling pitious indications.
lox.
and exciting.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23)- A Ano business day in which you can make profitable galas If you assert yourself positive ly.
SCORPIO 1Oct. 24-Nov. 22)— If job hunting, this should be the day you find exactly what you want. It may bring a new romance, t00.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 22-The outlook is deinitely brighter. Make the most of all opportunities now."
your advantages.
Push
CAPRICORN (Dec.
23-Jan. 20)-A fine dny for putting. your new plans into effect. Suc- cess can be yours if you assert your rights.
AQUARIUS (Jan, 21-Feb. 119)-A Bug, all around day. Both business and domestić nc- tivities ore smiled upon Get good results.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26
PISCES (Feb, 20-Mar. 21)- Business" gains can be yours now. The happy ending of a
con romance
bo beautiful
achieved, too.
riage can be made evident to- } day. Happiness is in store. Be grateful,
CANCER (June 23-July 23)~~~| An unexpected meeting may prove an advantageous business opportunily. Grasp it at once.
LEO
ARIES (Mar. 22-Apr. 20) There is a slight improvement in all business potenials. Your
(July 24-Aug. 23)- activities can bring better divi- You can try out some new idea dends now, too,
with anticipations of its im- TAURUS (Apr, 21-May 21)— mediate success, Put all your Use your best judgment and energy into trying, take care of all proffered ad- vantages. The rewards can be large, too.
GEMINI (May 22-June 22) The benefits of a happy mor
or
VIRGO (Aug. 24-Sept. 22)- Avold difficulties at home with a close relative. Otherwise, good! push business.
CROSSWORD SOLUTIONS
Solution of yesterday's puzzle,
Campbells; Across: 1,
8, now. Operetta; 11. Uproar: 12, Opt;
CHESS PROBLEM
By A. A. E, KUBBEL Black, 11 pleces.
White, 7 pleccs.
Q.
A
White to play and mate in two.
Solution to yesterday's problem:.
13, Romp: 14, Mouse; 15, Tsar;
10, Spree; 17, Initiate; 22, Ether; 23, Clam; 24. Restive; 25, Troy; 20, Miser,
Down: 1, Courtler; 2, Ap- posite: 3, Merman; 4, Propriety: 3. Beams: 0, Lapse; 7, Sate; 9. Trople: 10, Tour: 18, Trim; 19, Ale: 20, Take; 21, Emir,
Solution, of Skeleton Cross. word on this page:-
WST Stu
APED THI EOCTI
RS
INTELLIGENCE TEST DUMBBELLS
CALL
SOLUTION
the four girls M, N, O. P. The solution at the puzzle turns on the fact that Ta. can be divided into three units of 18, or more each in four ways exactly. They are
(0) 5 1 11 (a) 4 2 1; (8) 5 5 31
And a moment's experiment will show that, for each girl so receive 74 Worth, their petsents must be grouped in the same four ways, Construct, therefore, table of values(presenta Miven and receivad)," calling tha” girls Llor the moment) a bed;
The groupe
bod
#-- # 11 (1) to (4) above
- 2 must appear in
column sad in each row,
1. Kt-Q2; threat 2, Kt-B4 (ch). 1 - 4 quah 1. It-R4; 2, Q-Q8; 1
...
B-K3; 2, R-D7; 1 ... B-B4; 2, R-K(6; 1.....K~Q5; 2, R—RS. (dis ch).
By Ernio Bushmiller
8:13.
So a is clearly M, and to La M. Ghor M gives N D5), it follows that DL4 (9 GIVES 30, 31 and therefore 'Piso.
Bo Pairicts spent se, on Margot.
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8.30 p.m. "Saturday or Sunday-
Which in the Sabbath of thin Dible? Who changed the Sabbath?"
Preaching
11.00 .. Mandarin
Bervice.
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Sunday, Sept. 25th,
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