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in the combined hands with
such information.
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with
North.
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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, SATURDAY,
MOM ENTS
By Galbraith YOUR BIRTHDAY..
97 COPA 1999 KT KEA BERVICE, DIS. T. JE REG, Ú, È PAT, OPIS
"Bla has got herself married, divorced and sant up for
murdór in hor diaryth
BY THE
WAY
by Beachcomber
re
beren bas naturally marked on al sades that Charlie Svet best been unusually alient about the economie crista. Apart from his speech Uttoxeter ("If you buy what you sell, you must sell what you buy"), and an address to
Women's Soclety for Cultural 150 Relations in the Sterling Area,
Bult Brst, two bk the longer clubs. Most beginners holding the South hand would become a little
anxious, holding honnuts, and bi
thro This 10 correct.
diamonds,
South should bid only two dia- monde and wall to see what his partner will do.
North's next
two hearts,
bid should which shown
bo 01
least five clubs and four hearts, He niso has reversed and does not want the bidding to die at less than a game contract,
1/
South bids three no trump, he may scare North out, she
hould Birl two no trump,
to
should joing Now North four clubs, showing a six-cord suit. South should start coun- possible tricks, EX ting the clubs and Ave #amonds. ite
nu
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0413,
is interested in how many nees North holds, to he shuld use the Binckwood bid of four transijs When North bids five
showing
two hearin, South should not make the mis take of bidding a grund slam in diamonds, Jurt fur the honours, but should day it safe and bit BOVER no trump
No distribution of any
contract,
can beat this
kind while
many combinations of cards may prevent Soulli. from mak- ing a grand slam bi u sult con- tract.
INTELLIGENCE TEST
FRIAR'S BALSAM By T. O. HARE
TIE following facts. which I collected_when I was staying at Priar's Balsam, all refer to seven residenta In that charming "olde-worlde" village.
(1) Dobson, Jackson, the Turrier and the glover piny
olo whist together every Saturday. (2) Nicholson is not on speaking terms with either the wheelwright or the postman, 133 The maxua has three daughters, whose respective husbandi Dobson. Nicholson And Benson. (4) The glover proposed. and mon tecondled, Stevenson for
Are
the Horn District Countr (5) The postman's daughter. Betiy, is engaged to Thumpon, and hts
daughter. Feat younger
another bachelor, Jackson (3) In the first round of the darts ennipe
Fat the "Frlar fead" Dobson matched against the wheel. wright Sterenain agatosi The hoor Thompson
wh
against the postman
What
Har riso zen
B
vocation ?
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tho
SKELETON CROSSWORD
CLUES ACHOSE
1. An equal quantity se of deat
importance,
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Steal bar of A
GYPSY
..
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form
of
9. Da. parrots talk by this t
19. Put back the poker atako,
1. This whip none the less ent
BOIL
13. Express.
14. Sequence of four units.
13. Among his pota is the founder
of Grock drama.
15. Lo's half India,
19. Infusion in confusion.
20. They were in
World War L
league alter
31. Form of omen to Alooks.
23. Erect back i
23. Coming-out.
34. May describe the day of a saint
(two words).
CLUES DOWN
1.1 hire parson" (ansa)—and
possibly he might
2. Might this describe
Corrier
LOOD
3. May include the French, this
Oriental.
4. Bynonym ́ot 19,
gaze. perhaps,
le may walk the Bloody Tower.
8 Handy sort, of way to get a
message acro
11 Not your
Turns i
Little Nicholas 1
17. Yalept, modern strie
18 Investment.
19. More than semi-permanenį.
(Solution on this page)
NANCY
In the Dough
BIG CAVE-IN
MAN AND WOMAN
UP. TO
THEIR NECKS
he les contented himself with a prolonged study of the situation. The results of this study will be embodied in o pamphlet, Issued by the Ministry of Bubble- blowing. and called "Whither Multi-lateral'sm?"
A warning
A
CALL to young Russians to "Avold the capitalist habit
of smoking" shows how very real is the danger that the workers may be contaminated by the example of the effcte reaction- aries. The new democracies aro naturally alarnied at certain
In algus that such feudal coun- tries па Qurt,
noblemen's custum of smoking may descend to the middle-class and even to the proletariat. The famous line marching song. "While
it
write:
you've a lucifer to light your fag," led one Soviet critle to "This seems to indicate that the rank and Ale are al- remly copying the aristocratic example of the rich cavalry of- Neer.
in passing
TOW that the only way for a NO
euntry to make money is by enticing more and more foreign travellers, protests are
heard
against the dangers to England of the Con- tinental Sunday that
wild
pace mure
festival of abandon which can be stulled in any French provincia! towa. What is ridiculous
d
dangerous is that England should try to produce a clumsy imita- tion of a foreign country. Aby
worth traveller
welcoming to England to see some- comes to thing difercut from his Own country. Yet it is assumed that Americans will not return for
a second visit unless they find here the things they are used to In America. The way to aftrāci visitors in to make present-day England more like England.
By the way, the principal event of the "Continental Sun- day" is going to church,
| Marshalissimo in bowler!
I
OCTOBER 29, 1949.
PAGE
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29
.3
BORN today, you have a tremendous capacity
for handling detall. Your pallence and Job perseverance are outstanding and every you tackle-be it large or small-commande your full attention at all times. Your reason- ing powers are excellent and you rarely make an error in judgment provided, of course, you curb your impulsiveness which breaks out rather unexpectedly at times.
You are the type to be entrusted with large undertakings, for you seldom take an Important step-without-thinking it out from all
angles
Arst. You can be temporarily influenced against your best judgment by those you love. But if this results in error-you know how to remedy the mistake. This does not often happen, for you are quick to learn from experiencet.
Basically a real humanitarian, you' spend your energies doing things rather than talking about what you would like to do. You are very
BY STELLA
fond of children and understand them. You probably would make a fine teacher,
There is one thing against which you must be warned. Because you are so proficient in tletail work, you must guard against boing pushed into it and left there to rolt Don't let yourself be lost in a mass of desk routine. You have other talents and if you display them, you' soon will prove your worth and get that desired promotion.
You women are charming, animated and lively. You have a fascination for members of the opposite sex and will have many ölfers of marriage. Don't be too much of a flirt--and on the other hand, don't be too "picky" or you will have a difficult time making up your mind which one to wed!
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 guido.
motor or advertising man. But Arst, you must believe in your product. Once convinced, you can put over the idea casily.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30
DORN today,
hove a dominating per- you sonality. No matter how keen the opposition them. to your plans, you will overcome
you-the Actually, the more fight others give
out. You must harder you will battle to win learn to keep your ideals high, for ones you get your nothing will change net on something. mind. Don't be so plzheaded that you won't be occur. At least admit an error does honest with yourselt. Only in this way can you be assured of reaching high goals.
1
and
Bom
You have a great love of all beauty will be happiest if you can express it in creative fashion-art, muste, poetry or prose. If apparently thwarted in this, you with be a spon- sor of those who do have the gift of expression. You would make an excellent manager, pro-
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22)- Only fair day for business, enncentiute on home
You have a loving disposition and cannot be happy unless your own emotional life is Antisfactory. An early
Kofficone marriage to who sees eye to eye with you on your Ideals and who is willing to make the same personal sacrifices you are to achieve them will bring you the greatest happiness. You women are natural mothers and home-makers and will want a larga family,
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.
PISCES (Feb, 20-Mar. 21)--- CANCER (June 23-July 23)— A II someone you love is ill, take An unexpected happiness can
today. A matters, a trip to visit and bring happi- be yours over this weekend. Love and ness. Your own romance
perhaps, in quest of could be the answer. Foraper are favoured.
progress well.
will
ARIES (Mar. 22-Apr. 20)— BAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 22) Realhe
Important Start A business trip today good which also may include pleasure day for all your personat efforts. and romance. Conditions Arc
reznanille wish
A now.
tu
CAPRICORN (Dec. 23-Jan. 20)---Stick fairly closc routine. Avoid innovations until another day if you wan
cess
(Jan.
change perhaps
קנו
suc-
AQUARIUS
21-Feb. 19)—A Journey-will
new open vistas. New friends can prove Important to your future, too.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22)— Morning hours are good for per- sonal activities. But
when ufternoon coines, be careful.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 22)--A good day for all em- in ployees. There are changes view, but good ones.
CAPRICORN
23-Jan. (Dec. 20)-Fairly good if dealing with of Im- matters the public in portance. Good for travel. Make important changes.
(Jan 21-Feb. AQUARIUS 10)-One of those neutral days which can be made beller or worse according to your ability to control matters. De wise,
PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 21)---- Aulletpate an unexpected bene- what t from friends. Accept comes to you graciously. Be ap- preciative.
ARJES (Mar. 22-Apr. 20)- An early start today can work wonders. Show an interest In what others are doing. You wil be rewarded,
CHESS
PROBLEM
Black. 8 pieces.
By B. PRIKRYL
of
in
AM Informed that at the next
International meeting intellectuals at Kishinev, Bessarabla, the sentence of de- portation and imprisonment for life passed on the Bosnian sculptor Schoplifta will be dis- cussed. Schoplifta, it will be cusse remembered, made a 301t-high
of bust
Marshalissimo Mry Pauker for the Cultural Museum at Nokninogud, and crowned it with what looks very much liko a burgeois bowler hat. The situation may be further com- pileated by the fact that one of the English delegates to the meet- Ing habitually wears a bowler. hat, a form of headgear which, in the Central and Eastern Euro- pean demográcies. is regarded as being as reacilongry as a to and collar.
White, & pieces. White to play and mate in three.
Solution
yesterday's problem:
1, K-Q4; any; 2, Q, or Kt. fet, or dis ch), mates.
By Ernie Bushmiller
WEDDING CAKES
excellent.
TAURUS (Apr. 21-May 21)— A Hittle analysis may save a basle error in judgment today. Be careful of what you do and how you do it.
GEMINI (MAY 22-June 22)-- General matters are good. Exert your best efforts to get exactly what you want now. Be Energetić,
MONDAY, OCTOBER 31
LEO
Journey,
romance
¡July 24-Aug. 23)- A social day, A fine ooc, 100, In which to bring happiness to someone who is I by making a visit
VIRGO (Aug. 24-Sept 22).m A broken promise may be made good today and increase optimism for the future. cipate pleasure..
LIBRA
your
Anti-
(Sept. 23-Oct 23)--- Impulsive action, today, can be poor policy. Think twice before you act at all. Be patient.
LEO
23)-
TAURUS (Apr. 21-May 21)--
(July 24-Aug. Expect the unexpected and you Make changes now if you want won't be disappointed. Make them to work out advantageous-
friends that are important ly. A romantic letter or to your future happiness.
sage can bring happiness.
new
mca-
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VIRGO (Aug. 24-8cpt. 22)-|HONGKONG & SHANGHAI
GEMINI (May 22-June 22)
Do A new adventure is Morning hours are best.
waiting. да exclung telend. your most important work then. Meet
A be When afternoon comes, taper journey may exactly The
change you need. of your activity.
BANK
HONGKONG (TRUSTEE)
LTD.
CANCER (June 23-July 23)- LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23)—
Because of adverse trends, pay Personal aggressiveness bring excellent results just now, closest attention to business, Bo tho Trustee Company of the Follow up things which were sure you know where you arc
going? begun yesterday.
CROSSWORD SOLUTIONS
Solution of Skeleton Cross-
Solution of yesterday's puzzle. word on this page:- Across: 1, 8, Crumpled horn;
10, Ape, 12, Agenda: 13, Item; 14, Ski; 15, Snoops; 17, Art; 10, Rota; 20, Bat; 22, Avon: 24, Achieve; 28, Dense; 27, Drew.
Down: 1. Choir; 2, Urgent; 3. Mnemonics; 4, Pandora; 5, Lade; 6, Deck; 7, Godiva; 9, Cats; 11, Passover: 10, Stove:
17, Abed: 18. Raze; 19, Rald;
21, Ten; 23, New; 25, He.
RE
FRIAR'S BALSAM: DUMBBELLS
SOLUTION
This a matter of straight- forward inference. Seven people are hamed and SEX VDCA tions. Call the seventh vocation Then make a table as shown below, and enter in the appro- priate Bouares the clues which axclude individuals from stated Yocations.
Vocations
2. W
b
We can now successively dedoes:
(1) that D is "x"; (3) that is the furriers (3) that Tis the stover; (4), that N is the bowler (0) that is the wheelwright; (6) that
the portman,"
so Harrison is the masses.
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CHURCH NOTICES
-1
UNION CHURCH KOWLOON
(sptist, Congregational, Presbyterian) Harvest Thankıgiving Services Glis of produce for display and for distribution to hospitals will be ren colved at the Church Saturday.
on
11:00 am. Prunchor: Rev. A. E
(the Smaji
6.30 p.m.
7,00 p.m.
Sunday School will join in the
Church Service),
Recorded classicol music.
Geo. Harker C.F.
8.00 p.m. Socfal hour. Men of thị
Forces especially wel
Tuesday
come.
10.00 am. Women's Guild.
Thursday
2.30 p.m. and Nov. Mahjong Drive
Tha Committee
Management will mest
on Wednesday 2nd November at a p.m.
THE ASSEMBLY AT DUDDELL STREET GOSPEL HALL Tone Lorr
(Between the Bank of China and the National City Bank of New York).
Sunday 11am. Breaking-of-Broad, (for Believers only),
Banday
8.00 p.m. Gospel Service.
Monday
0.00 pm. Special
Tuesday
Meeting for
members of the "Forces
at No.
12, Chatham
Road (lat door), Kow- joon.
8.00 p.m. Bible Study.
Thursday
8.00 pm. Prayer Meeting.
Friday
8.00 pin. Meeting – far
Baturday
of the Foroes.
members
3.30 p.m. Young People's Fellow- ship Meeting Bervices in English. All welcome.
BIBLE AUDITORIUM (Chatham and Mody. Itda., Kowloon)
8.30 p.m. Bun., Fri. Bat. Nighta 5.00 pm Bani 3.30 p.m. Bat. DILIB School.
MEMORIAL CHURCH 117 Ventris Rd., Happy Valley, Hongkong}" 100 p.m. Sun., 0.30 p.m. Thurs. Delazonre-Meisner, Evangelists:
Saturday, Det, 22
3.30 p.m-ible School for Adults, Young Pouple, and Children. 5.00 p.meel of the 144,000," 8.30 p.m.-"Among Bandita --A
thrilling story by Panter Wm. Hullard of Kun- ming. Sunday, Oct. 30-
Why
0.30 p.m."10" Neasona
Belong to the Church I 40." 11.00 am-Mandariei
Service.
Friday, Nov. 4
Presching
Why Bo Many Difer ent Denominations? * Are all churches differ- ent roads leading to the samo place7"*
ENGLISH METHODIST
CHURON
(Queen's Hond East, corner of
Kennedy Road Bunday, October 39
'Preachers).
11.00 am. Rev. C. Ashley.
6.30 p.m. Rev,' ALL. Collings. 8.00 pm. Rocial Hour
in the Sallore and Soldiers - Home
All servicemen invited.
This coming work. Bedminton Commences. On Monday and Wedn nesday evenings, from B.30, in the 9. and S. Lume
Tuesday, November 1
"Tren Tot All Programme for servicemen, at the B. and 8. Home, Good cash prizes.
MIKOA LADIES chunen AID ·
Wednesday, November 1, at 3 p.m. As the home of Mrs Sprague, No. 11, Leighton Kill
Thursday, Novembar 3 Devotional Servion in the 8. and 8. Home, at 0.30 pui.
Hearty welcome to all,
KOWLOON: SUB-DISTRICT,|...
TO: KOWLOON RESIDENTS
WANTEDA
Books, Periodicals & Magm- cines for distribution to Service Campa in the New Territories Please communicate with:- RA. EDWARDS, a/o Kowloon Hospital WE WILL ARRANGE
TO COLLECT.
Note
It Donors wish to hand Books in personally, they can do
so at the following places
t
Despatch Office, Kowloon
Rallway Eiation
Kowloon Ton Club, Kowloon,, Hospital, General
EMMANUEL CHURCH (International & Undenominational)
Sunday KENARES
11.30 a.m., Worship Service. Pran
cher! Itov.-W.. Black- stone. 330 pm. Sunday: Bchool.
Service, 9.00 p.m. Evangailatio
preceded by Song Beré vios, followed by Sociax' Half-Hour Proscheri
Rev. B Holten.
Tuesday 2
10.30 am.. Women's Bible Study
at: 20 Austin “Avenue,
Boor)** Bubjects.
The Book of Pokial Wodnesday
8.00 pm.. Bible Study: condusladi BG by Dr C. Roberts of the
* Hunan Bible "Instituta
Hubjack, the Gospel, of Bt. Luke,
Baturday
8.30 p.m. Frayer. Mdopting : ht; 28
Austin
Avenue .......... (lop