THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1949.
SPARE MOMENTS PAGE
. MCKENNEY ON BRIDGE
Shrewd Play Can. Win This Game
100 VAK2
AJB73
43 EY0004
4954
AKJ4
N
QJ 10
W
♦TC DBS
KJO
S
Dealer
♦ Q1042
83
3
AQ87032
None
♣♣ A 1072
Lesson Hand on Bidding
South West North
14
Fart
Pons
Pos
Pasa
2 N. T.
Pn69
Double
Голя
+
Opening Q
BY WILLIAM J. McKENNEY
I
AM giving you today's hand
43 4
However,
icason
Sheinwold points
recent article
on
bidding.
Alfred
Dut
P.
is
in The
Bridge
World inngazine entitled "Pre.
ticni Bridge," the
hand
han a very fine point in play.
notice that
You
will
Sheinwold does not
open
Mr
'bidding with n three or four spode hiểu. You should never une a pre-emptive bid if you have a sound
do in
one.
A you
opening
SIDE GLANCES By Galbraith YOUR BIRTHDAY..
GOPI 1988 MY KIA BERVICE, IND, T. M. REG, S. & PAT. DIY-
"It certainly, was worth coming 1765 milos to this
placo-it's just like home!"
bil of today's
BY
THE
band. A pre-emptive bid telis your partner that you do nol high card have the required
strength to make an opening bid of one. South should t
apade and when
ona
over-calls with
North
two diamonds.
South should seled hin tenk opade null, not The four-erd club suit
The bid of two no trump on
contains the part of North
lot of Information for South 10 tells him th
North dova
not have three pades and tus hand is pretty well balaners
If South at this point were la bid three clubs. it would be for North to bid an Invitatlon
four no trump. II might even suggest the possibilty of A slom, South knows that his partner has at least two mpades, as a person rarely birds two ng trump with nalogleton pariner's
sult. Also
of his North must have some clubs. There- fore, South Is correct in jump- ing to four spades.
When the qummy goes down
It looks almost impossible for South make ha contract, os trumps al
he must lose two
possibly two club tricks. How-
ever, no Mr Shelnwold
out, a little deception part of South
ils contract,
points
on the might give him
The opening lead of the
hearts
is won with queen of the king and the spade finesse taken. West wins and returns
Wins
a heart which dummy
Now South should
the
aco
no cash of diamonds.
even though he does not have ZIZ
He should Tend another spade. West wins and returns a heart which deciorer trumps. Cash all of the trumps but one. East and West, looking al thuse Ave diamonds in tummy, will not discard any of their diamonds, but will let go л club. All South has to do then is to cash the ace of clubs, Hive up a club and he will
entry Into dummy,
this contract.
make
T
WAY
by Beachcomber
THE Edinburgh Educa- away from Sunday
tion Committee, of whe wronk. which I was Chairman for
Conference
Bla
1946-7, had a tempestuous discussion the other day on THESE Persian guys," said whether it is wrong to have I Hogwasch to Zig Zombel- in a wurst, "want Perstao music." "Work in a dream-sequence," We had this sort dreaming
replied Zig. The boy Wagner
of Persia."
a parachute exercise
park on Sundays. Opiniona differed.
"or
1
of trouble in my time. We flashback," said Hogwasch. "Ho decided that anything which could have been to Persia on One of them tended to keep the nublic his honeymoon....
Wagner
INTELLIGENCE TE SIT
ROTATION.
OF CHOPS
A
by T. O. HARE
OUR friends who spent holiday week's together dined at the same table for six nights. Their chairman," Mr. Butcher, always occupied the same seat but the occupancy of the other three seats was on no two nights the artic. On Monday, Mr. Clover and the hosler to his right had the glover to his left On Tuesday, Mr. Butcher had the butcher to his left -
the butcher's other neigh bour was Mr Glover. Wednesday. Mr.
Hosier hind the hoster to his tight Bad the butcher to his left: while on Thursday the draper
between the glover (on his right) and Mr. Draper. On Friday, the draper was on Mr. Hosler'ı left.
axt
Who, on Saturday, were weated respectively, on Mr. Butcher's right and left?
(Solution on this page)
SKELETON CROSSWORD
CLUES ACROSS
1. This box is a gift.
Associate somewhat suggesting the Red Eari?
B. One of those orerhenda ?
10. Graduate or military initials.
11. A two-way pilnciple.
12. Aat caracatly for soft fah.
14. Mad in the VALQUAⱭ.
10. Precursor
clarmour.
..
of a thunderous
17. A retreat East of Bucz.
IP, May ba takes in o bạo
20. Father and an Ethiopian share
some Turkian money.
22. Partly stripped for a jaunt.
23. Perhaps Like a canal,
4. Purloin a bit of equine equip
ment
25. This rogue becomes tree from
vise,
CLUES DOWN
1. It's not however,
Aquitable dresing for ears (two words).
a. This beer may be made from
dandelions,
3. Prodigal,
Many make a meal of 1%, abri- ously.
d. Defensive worka of value to
wreath sind orris cord in
J. You
these galleries.
7. Mountain-geb.
9. Donmod in life yearly,
10. Per sometimes
with spelling,,
13. Approach senility.
associated
18. word found in aviation.
1. Downy gamo.
10. It guo with ham in England.
20. The sound of table ten
21. Container for a variety of olis.
(Solution on this page)
to wants can't live on his
play
We
in
GIK
dream- with a plank
"Work Tuxt
$12
"This Persian dreams
De # Wagner.
That's plumb crazy," raid Hugwasch. "Who wanie Persians, my way?" snapped Zig. "Cotta have intraloods in all the big music," Bald Ilog- wasch. "We don't want this Blm to be like a sympany con- cert, do we? Hotchkorner says let 'em do Net-saw 10 tha Barker-Rot! number from the
Wank M
Tales of Hofftheyer. But Gjup Bay's that's not by Wagner." "So what?" mid Zig. "So it don't
it in," sald Hopwatch. "So what does?" sald Zig. 'Do you call that
A that the
mackerel?'
A icaflet quickly.
mennce.
to
the
WOMAN M.P. has discover
Tory Party has a "Firth Column in the Ash queues." Labour has retaliated tells the how to deal with this public
Here is
one hint: "If Here
gentleman with rolled umbrella says hia neighbour In queue, Well, Ma, if it wasn't for this horrible Government, it is the
for who nshmongers
would be queueing to sell you salmon and lobsters dirt cheap." "the should reply
Filthy
Fascist beast!' and turn away. Again, "In Tory- faced queuer says loudly, Pouhl You can smell this Gover- ment's fish a mile away, some- should reply, with great dignity, 1 can smell a Tory further than that!"
one
Marvels of science
B
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8
PORN today, it is likely that you have excep-
tional talents in some particular line, Your- interests are to diversified that it may take a Uttle time and digging to discover which ono thing you most enjoy doing. Parents of children born on this day should never tush and prod" but guide and suggest,
Once you have found your true niche fa
TICLES). life, you may attain great
Bnancial wealth and probably fame. You are not one who will undertake anything superficially. You have a true genius for taking pains with detail when you are really and deeply interested in something. This is one of the clues as to what really interests you! When you discover your- self getting to the bottom of something-no matter what-then you know that is, what you want to do for the real yeur life. Don't lot yourself be persuaded into anything else.
Bo
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Forces Civilian Entertainment And Welfare Committee
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1
Donations should be sent toi
D. BENSON. Eau.
· Mercantile Bank of India, Ltd., Queen's Read Qu
Hong Kong
You have a quick wit and often a caustle tongue. You see through to the heart of niluntion at once and are seldom fooled by sham or ostentation. Frank and open, yourself, you expect others to be the same way. Consequently you are apt to be a little more gullble than is in your best Interesia, Don't trust people with your innermost secrets or Ideas
until their faith, devotion and loyally havo been proved.
You might become a little too fond of what Name of Dank is called "good living." Curb your propensities in this direction or you may find your energies are being absorbed by trivolities rather than the more merlous things of Life. Your marriage should be a happy one.
To find what the stars have in store for tomorrow, celect your birthday star and read the corresponding paragraph. Let your birth- day sine be your daily guide.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9
ORN today, you are a great lover of justico and will go all out to see that it is done. You cannot endure to me others oppressed and will want to do your share in making the world a better place in which to live. You love to give advlee but like to see it followed to the letter. If someone aska fur and gets your advlee, and doesn't follow it, you seldom effer help a second time.
You are something of a cynic and must curb your tendency to say the caustle and biting thing.
You are a talented mimic and can "inka enemies off your friends ndroitly-nnd your
fact, if you
Bis wickedly. In
were to use talent on the stage you night become outstand- |ing as a grent character actor, whether you are In addition, you have the ♫ man or a woman, gift of being able to write well You might be equally successful as a humorous writer-or, if
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23)- A long-anticipated change for the better may occur today. Take full mivontage of all new upper- tunities
SCORPIO (Oct. 21-Nov, 22)- Conditions are somewhat uncer- ta in your environment today but you
en control putters if You are alert.
you went more deeply into social conditions, a fine satirist
BANKER'S ORDER
Brantl
$10 APPEAL
Date.
Until further instructed, please pay on the 1st day of cach month the sum of $.......... (Dollars
tq the Mercantile Bank of India, Limited for credit of Forces
| Civilian Entertainment & Welfare Committee.
Signature....
CHURCH NOTICES
Your good and III fortune seem to come and go in almost preordained cycles so that you will be wise if you discover your "good days" and your "bad days." Organise your work
በር። cordingly. You will discover that the month of May is not usually a propitious ime for you to start a new project. Walt unui another time; be patient; alt back and make plans, but don't may net until later. On the other hand, it work out that Tuesday is one of the best work- ing days of the week. Finn to do your im-York). portant work at this time, Your dreams ikely to be significant, Pay attention to them!
Arc
To find what the stara have in store for fomorrow, select your birthday star and rend the corresponding paragraph. Let your birth- day star be your dally gulde.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 21-Feb. 19) Romance appears to be at the head of today's list of enjoyment potentials. Forget business for a day!
PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 21)— A day of change. Your personal affairs may take a real turn for the better. Love can be a major
determinanf.
GEMINI (May 22-June 22)- You will need a lot of under- landing and kindliness today. Use it and you will rejoice at the ultimate rewards.
An
CANCER (June 23-July 23)-
unexpected meeting may great deal of pleasure bring a into your life. Take a trip for business or pleasure.
ARIES (Mar. 22-Apr, 20)- LEO (July 24-Aug. 23)---An- SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 4)Be diplomatic and tactful News may come of an exciting other day of personal toubts.
rather than with variety. Personal wishes muy hị Postpone decisions affairs connected in sul members of the opposite sex, achieved at this time, too, Deal run the risk of making the wrong
with the public. Curb hapulses.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 23-Jan. TAURUS (Apr. 21-May 21)-
begin to brighten are reasonable in Prospects 20- you
are agal. Make sure that you know your expectations, elmacca
Den't what you want and be ready to they will be fulfedl. overestimate potentials.
Go out after it.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23)-
Em- A good day at the offer. ployees are especially invoured. Home affairs may call for excep- tional tact.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22)-- A FOOD
for business but don't day ict your affections Influence you ngainst your best judgment when it comes to making an important
decision.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov, 22-Dec. 22)-Begin the new working
MONDAY, OCTOBER 10
ARIES (Mar. 22-Apr. 20)— Be tactful when it comes to ro- mantic matters. Business affairs should advance better than they have been lately,
TAUBUS (Apr. 21-May 213- There may be romantle disap- pointment in store for you today. Be diplomotic and you can avoid losing a friend.
ones)
VIRGO (Aug. 24-Sept 22)- Don't let romantle Idean control your activities. Good, common sense right now in of the utmosį Importance,
CANCER (Juno 23-July 23)--- Home conditions are somewhat confused. Be patient. Concen- trate your best activities on the business front.
LEO (Jply 24-Aug. 23)—The "go head" signal is yours today. Procrastination can be fatal. Make decisions and keep moving
forward.
THE ASSEMBLY, AT DUDDELL STREET GOSPEL HALL Hoar Won. (Between the Bank of China and the National City Bark of New
Sunday 11 am. Breaking-of-Fread, (for Delievers only),
Bunday
0.00 p.m. Guapet Service.
Monday 0.00 p.m.
Tuesday
for
Meeting Special members of the Forces At No. 12. Chatham Rond in foor), Kaw- Ipon.
B00 p.m. Bible Study.
Thursday
0.00 p.m. Prayer Meeting,
Friday
0.00 p.nl
Saturday
Meeting for
of the Forces.
"THE RUNAWAY
PREACHER WHO TRIED TO COMMIT SUICIDE
CAN
?
BE
HE ○ SAVED?"
This
sormon strange
is different from any given
1.30 p.m. Young Peopin's Fellow. (before at the BIBLE AUDI-
ship Meeting. Services in English,
All welcome. TORIUM
ENGLISH METHODIST
CHURCH (Queen's Bd. Fast, Cornier ut Kennedy Rossi.}
Bunday, Oct. Bih
11.00 5.17.
8.30 p.m.
Preacher: Moore.
Preacher:
Owens, IN,
Mr.
Surg.
✪
It
0.00 p.m Social Jour In 10
Snfors
Home.
and Soldiers
(All servicemen invited.) Wednesday, Oct. 18th
0.30 p.m. Devotional Service
the H. and S. Home. Everyone welcome at all services.
EMMANUEL CHURCH (210 Nathan Road, Kowloon.) Sunday 11.30 a.m. Worship. Bervice
Speaker Dr Roberis, Hunan Bible Insßiule, Sunday School.
310 p.m.
SUNDAY
OCT.
Bigger attendances than ever at the Bible Auditorium!
WEEKLY SCHEDULE: Hongkong. 17 Ventris Rd. 7 P.M. Sun. 8:30 PM. Thur. Kowloon, Chatham & Mody Roads
8.00 p.m. Speaker: Rev. J. Mor-8:30 P.M. Sun., Fri. & Sat.
fan. Wednesday
3,00 p.m. Missionary
8.30 p.m.
Mesting.
Saturday PTRYCK
Fellowship nights
Meeting Austin Ave, 3rd floor.
(Jordan Noad.)
Sunday School, at 9.45 2.11.
24
Morning Service, at 11 mff Preas
cher Rev. Bruce Morgan.
Evening Service, at 7 pm.
Prea
BIBLE AUDITORIUM
NOTICE!
Noarly 1 million onrolled
cher: Rev. L C. McCoy preceded in the World-wide Bible Car- by a Gramophono Recital from 0.30
GEMINI (May 22-June 22)— VIRGO (Aug. 24-Sept. 22)—KOWLOON UNION CHURCH week with ʼn finn decision to Best profila can be made on the Be alert to all opportunities for move ahend. Write that Impor- home front. Avoid taking a advancement Today.
You can tant letter now.
business trip, If you can possibly really get going now if you are (Dec. CAPRICORN
23-Jan. do so.
ambitious. 20)-An active day in which you go into high gear can afford to and work for good resulla.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 21-Feb, 18)
banner day for your This 1s
1 activities. Put into netion all those plans you have been mak- ing recently.
PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar, 21)— Business interests are good. See that your work is well paid for. Keep an eye on profits. They
should increase,
CHESS PROBLEM
By E. KLAR Black, pieces.
£
རྡོ་
The Pjußner
Ichigometer ju) measuring the cubte dently of boracles and soth-variants. Teil-piece
I
the
READ In my paper that Swiss climbers have made first ascent of the almost Impregnabla 13,000-foot Gross Schreckhorn, Did not. Sir Leslio Stephen
In perform this feat 18017. According to Baedeicer, he did. (As E. V. Lucas Bald: "It all comes out of the books we read, and it all goes into. the books wo write.")
White, 11 pieces.
White to play and mate in two. Solution to yesterday's problem:
1, B-K12; threat. 2. RXP (ch), 1... Kt-BG; 2, KK; 1
Kt (K4)-Q3; 2, KL-Q8; 1
Kt (K1)-03; 2. Kt Kt5;
| Ict—B3; 2) Kt (B7)—K6,
By Ernio 'Bushmiller
NANCY
Boughing Out
LOOK, PEEWEE THERE'S BEEN. SOMEONE ALONG
HERE BEFORE, US-
HOW CAN YOU TELL?
BY DIS BROKEN TWIG --- THEY STEPPED
ON IT.
I'M GETTING GIANTS
OUT OF
HERE.
WHY
१
།
CROSSWORD SOLUTIONS
Solution of yesterday's puzzle. --Across: 1. Hose; 4. Coal; 7, Compute; 0. Made; 11. Fist; 12. Arras; 13. Character, 15. Noted; 10. Oder; 10. Damp; 20, Experts:
21 Gels; 22. Tegs, Down: 1. Home: 2. Soda; 3. Operation; 5. Olis; 6. Lute; 7. Cathode; # Esteems: 10. Error; 11. Faced; 14. Gong; 15. Next; 16. Date; 17. Apes
p.m. After the Service a Social will respondence Courso. FREE!
bo held in the Church a at
which Servicemen will be welcome Mail your enrolment this wook to the Biblo Auditorium
Women's Guild will meet on
Solution of Skeleton Cross. Tuesday, at 10 a112 word on this page...
INTELLIGENCE TEST DUMB-BELLS
SOLUTION
CALL the four friends D, G, II,
There are, of course, just six ways in which they can be rented:
in clockwise order, they are;
B G# D
(1)
(3) BOGH
(5), BUDG
BCD B DI
Now we can quickly determine
'who is who'
Call Us Your vocation und From the first and second clues ted. From the third clue, I is g. Whence (from the second clus) hhenes D is b
So the seating arrangemeutas were:
GHD (1) above
Sinnday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday: DIEG
Thursday: DÜGD (8)
rtitay:
This leaves (2) Lea DH. for Saturday,
"On Huterday, Str. Hosler sat on Mr. Ittleber right, and Mr. Glover sat on air. Sicher's left. -
London Express Service
WHY
ARE THE DAYS LONGER
IN SUMMER?
* SUPPOSE ITS BECAUSE
THE HEAT EXPANDS THEM!
BIBLE AUDITORIUM - (Chatham & Mody Rd., Kowloon)
Sun., Fri, Sat., Nights 1:30p.m...
Sat. 3:30 p.in
Bible School, 5:00 p.m. Preaching.
MEMORIAL CHURCH
Name
Address
English
(17 Ventris Rd., Happy Valley. Chineso
Itongkong)
Thurs 8:30 pm, Sun. 7:00p.m. Detamure-Melsoner, Evangelista.
Saturday, Oct. 1
3:30 p.m. Diblo
5:00
School
fer
Adults, Young, People,
Children,
p.m. The
Shangholt Days
Tamed Dr Miller,
the
830 p.m. india Interview Night,
Sunday, Oct. 9
8:30 pm.
cher: who fried commit suicide"-Can ho be saved?
11:00 am Mandarin
Service. Friday, Del 18
Preaching
8:30 p.m. Can a Backalder Da
Saved?"
Children's Course
HOTSKORG
SHAMBH
JUITED
6754
SOAP THAT SPELLS BEAUTY
Princess
KADJI
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FOUR
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