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BY WILLIAM E MCKENNEY
MODAY'S
hand Call
biking on taken from the reveal antiuni tenuisment hel in Chicago
Some players were kelimed to open the South hand with Don space because it has the value of two and otte-half tricks; but thin hund does tant have a genni roble, and it is a sufes pass
North hur lead than two and one-half tricks, but look at him distribution-four spades, four
I h hearts and five diamonds. can find a fa un sail with bin partner, they might emily make a game, even though hin partner does not hold agi original bid.
When North bid one diamond, East jail is prsche bid of one Soutie ́s donbile" of she Madde space rute to has TRANCE. Eas had tt but a podo that
I would whunt
have bi!" Stuerie mother
Wher East
ore!
It
0
with
bid of two hearts, South another Then East bid his frie clubs. That also
double. Buil, Three suited the South player, nihil he should double three cham, ne he di
Now North, who vens voki of clubs, showet his second suit. alk! South correctly took the contract to fame Spades,
The point in this bidding is But, af Tenes, you should pipe wo and one-half, or even three humour tricks in firal position, it you have a defensive type of hand, or hand Jacking a goox! rebil On 1 North
britt
should open this lond brocatie He does have stud even Marugh he has only quick tricks.
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1 five shefi Emata penserttie babbing to Now how it thould be For props Best Dis South.
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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1949.
MOMENTS
SIDE GLANCES By Galbraith YOUR BIRTHDAY.
KOPR. 1919 İTY NEA DENNICE, ING 1. M Ken u & TAT, DEP
10.14
"Don't ask your father-he's been out of school for bo long you can't expect him to know anything!"*
BY
THE WAY
by Beachcomber
A poor old fisherman sat in a
train,
The
With his grandson by hila
ue kindly guard greeted them, hat in hand, And they met als paze with
pride
INTELLIGENCE TEST
THE SNOOKER CHAMPIONSHIP
min
pre
By T, O MARE
(tre Snooker pionship Tourney 1 the Mille fleurs Club, the four semi-finalists Merata. Aster, Briany. Colchleun, and Dandelion, The Tourncy le conducted
ken out drawn Ix
against Bakery
I
п
Aster
against fulets.eum
"My friend, Rabbit
is making a "book" Pae event
'' ''t
asked the the entres đắng a luat would be fæir odds nginst Briony
Krk the foran
up se South
Må
in reting to contract.
Castard The -offend
ادام
of
eurreet
rafted the opening lead
the kane aft
...
quevos ad
when Wert csend
sex iurma's ace Wor
By a entelul
Alcelarer made h contract
Luur spades.
king.
trick.
Nad itala... anathe Chuck there to tar as
vaneuried
to thing in 1 Hoons, Colebucura
Itadle th
RA But at the late
to on Aster in a matcli
any of the-
V
with thre the
What (on these asurap- tions) are the odds against Briony winning Tourney":
Elte
suss-ruff
Chodzivan on this pige!
SKELETON CROSSWORD
CLUES ACROSS
1. Illustrated by a "O
maybe.
7. Backward a
17
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1911
of
SVOLGINE
ruptured 10
M
sofit to drtitwood
wecken plant.
Softly the shadows of dual
stole down
And the train was ready to
start,
When that fisherman erled in
arrenta sed,
is be placed his hand on his
heart.
Refrain (maestoso):
Some things resemble other
things
In appearance
shape.
and general
It is only the hatra DR the
mooseberry
That prevent it from being
fraze,
A champton fruit of a Regular brute of a
urapr.
The gooseberrics of
THE
E old song
by a
Malijai
was recalled to Hresize picture of
* grant gooseberry which won a prize
PAGE
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3
DORN today, the complexities of your tem-
Д
perament are opt to be confusing to all but those closest to you. Apparently shy and relir- Ing at first meeting, you can burst forth in mood of domineering Impatience when crossed, You happen to have sound ideas and a good practical sense for working them. out-and fumbling measures by those who are
unsure
of themselves annoy you beyond your patience to bear. Learn to be a little more tolerant of those whose minds do not work as fast as your own!
Fortunately, you have a keen sense ot humour and if á situntion gets rugged or a little out of hand, a bright quip will break the ten- alon and set things moving smoothly again. This is a rare talent and it can be very useful In almost all walks of life. Your talents aro
BORN
By STELLA
diversified and to become un outstanding success in any one field you must learn, early in life, to specialise.
You have a warm and affectionate nature and make friends wherever-you go despite your often withdrawn tendencies. Your ahyness! raay be more divident in youth, for na you gain the confidence that comes with success, you become more expansive, and genial-even con- vivist at times. Tretful, diplomatie and sympathetic, you will make a devoted mate, provided you telect a life partner who intellectually harmonious.
Ja
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 dally guide.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4
today, you are a builder and wont to results from any visionary Fee practical iden. You have natural bustness ability and ir you make full use of it, you should be able to accumulate considerable wealth during your lifetime. You must, however, avoid being
ttle too sharp at times You can cut a bar- gain very fine and it is always in your favour,
100.
ם
There is a degree of moodiness in your nature which must be Overcome. You are highly critical and must guard against becoming a inere fnullander. As long As you can ba constructive in your criticism, all is well. Your judgment is usually first rate and you ато willing to work hard, yourself, if a job
needa
doing. You may be the brains---but you can also be the "brown,” it need be,
Your naturn calls for a happy and content- ed home life and hence the selection of a life partner is of the utmost importance. You of the fair sex, especially, are fond of a luxurious and beautiful home and always will wint the best of everything, You can offer a great deal of happiness in marriage, but expect similar
divided devotion from your nhte.
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 dally guide,
im-
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Deo. ARIES
LEO (Mar. 23-Apr. 20)—
(July 24-Aug. 23)- -22)--One of your lucky days. A fine day. Begla your new General affaits are highly suc
You may gain a distinct advan- plans and expect success, Good cessful, so make the most of all
A health tage over others If you work for love and romance. Marriage opportunities. things right.
ta favoured.
provement is evident.
(Dec. 23-Jan. TAURUS (Apr. 21-May 21) --
VIRGO (Aug. 24-Sept. 22)- 20)--Combine social and busi- A fine day for a wedding. A Be condent in yourself and ness contacts to the advantage-tood, day, too, to find a better your ambiilor may be realised
In fact, Improvements all right now, Be progressive of both. A good selling period job. for those in merchandising. around.
all activities.
CAPRICORN
AQUARIUS 10)--Another
21-Feb. (Jan.
GEMINI (May 22-June 22)—– can good day for all. Opportunities grasped now. your interests. Make hay while lead to ma carly success. Make the sun shines! It's up to you the most of offered advantages, what progress you make.
In
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23)— Carry out your new ideas. You love will probably be lucky today, too. All things are com- Ing your way!
SCORPIO (Oct, 24-Nov. 22)- PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 21)- CANCER (June 23-July 23)-
A your Health shows Idea. A red letter day for all Get going on that new
Get You will find that originality activities,
and provement. moving count for a lot just now. Show make propress. Opportunities favoured. initiative.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Deo.
are walling.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 5
GEMINI (May 22-Juno 22)— : 24)--A fine time for all mer- Morning hours would be used chants. The seasonal buying to follow up yesterday's advan- spree is reaching its peak. Take tages. Afternoon, is less pro- Fadvantage of 11.
CAPRICORN (Dee. 23-Jan. 20). You may be expansive in your business, literests if you wish, now. Aspects are excel- test for advances,
Bul this
mere
เถ
in Cheshire. Rustberry is evidently Awart beside the great bailoun- fos berries which grow by the Tiance, at Mahal, below Dig-
The
are like and are enten in dieca They are
el To the ful Klown on the mountain-side and bennight from Cheneries to Mul. Jay its great onken tubs, and are * Tu The market. They are
1 cat,
much aweler flan most gooseberries.
The Dark Horse (XII)
43/HAT res thees?" inquired
the fluorwalker, pointing to William's shirt. "My shirt, you old barn-owl." retorted our Chero. "What did you think t
192577
Recognising this insolent fone as that used by all the best clients, the floorwalker shrugged bis shoulders
allowed and William to go on his way. As he swaggered towards Sir Edward and Primula, marmurs arose to left right. "Must be an ad- vertisement for something. One of those S.O.W. Juna-
Is he a Bulgarian?
2) Pride wore mhon einmittee ties,
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Yea
En hostinties are just the thin
for this ravalrythan),
25
Stinky
22
Fiting turn for "1,"
Inexpensive oilleen
available (two words)
CLA ES DOWN
longer
+ Nationality which Ahnw the
1
3
Pormation
Aboard!
Anima toing
• Unusually unobstructive tou
Wordss
Bit of Anlı 113. **
Marnie DarsaTO
Trane hea's card nolding? Confection found wear a bone
4s & rule?
Majze
1 Mixed terrain
or pilot 10.
Foreign market»
8. Fish in genteel surroundings.
10
10. Choral "composition of iwo 10
Frenet wurds,
19
money in the black material pretts form of dam. Gbviously
13. Certain ones are, anid to be 20, Not regale
AROCL
10 Tike
uberty
gives with choice ta. Not completely sotție 7, ... (NDG)
kort of Kniver
of 22 Fourrow in couana
13 Extract from Modern Pompa
dour
(Solution on this page)
What's this place cuming to? Some sort of freemuson Nonsense." When Sir Edward caught sight of his guest, the band which held the cocktail trembled. Primula said, under
her breath. "The-fool!" But Willium was so full of himself that he greeted them In ringing tones. Then his mile faded. He saw that Sir Edward's shirt was under his waistcoat. Hod he. done the wrong thing?.
| Interlude
Produose; I have been think- ing about our discussion the other day. What I can't under- - stand' is, if you put on your pvercoat under your shirt-
Myself: Not just now, please.
--(London Express Service)
pilious.
too
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VIRGO (Aur, 24-Sept. 22)- Morning hours are best. When afterhoon and evening you must relax and rest. Con- serve your energies then.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23)-- the Finish up projects begun yea-
After make terday.
3 p.m.. slow It's down and exert patience with
minor dimeultics.
CANCER (June 29-Joly 23)—— Take full advantage of early morning hours to the best possible progres. slower after lunchl
AQUARIUS (Jan. 21-Feb. LEO
Ancurly start assures good A
| progtress. The day my slow | 4131 + 1 advances, so be patient
theg
PISCES
Take
(Feb. 20-Mar. 21)— full advantage of al op portunities, Don't let chance for
advancement slip by.
ARIES (Mar. 22-Apr. 20)- Avoid legal entanglement. and
poor
23)-
SCORPIO (Oct, 24-Nov, 22)- (July 24-Aug.
day. Steel yourself The early bird gets the best re- galist disappointments. Make sults, When evening comes. the most of things. Keep your slow up and have patience with temper.
detail work.
CROSSWORD SOLUTIONS
Solution of yesterday's puzzle. Solution of Skeleton Cross-
take all due precaution in bust--Across: 2, Lancers; 7, Lady; word on this page:~~ ness affairs. Caution pays divi-10, Abode: 11, Alder; 12, Balın;
mi
14. Tear; 15, Iris; 16, Irritant;
TAURUS (Apr. 21-May 21)—| 18, Amen; 20, Ski; 21, Tide; 22,
A
Be alert to all opportunilles und Best; 24, Ovid: 25, Dorie: 20, follow up yesterday's ideas. stood day if you work right.
things Attired. Down: 1. Gladiator;
CHESS PROBLEM
By L. B. SALKIND
Black, 11 plecen.
White, 0 pieces. White to play and mate in three. yesterday's Solution to problem:
1, Q-B2, any; 2, Q, R (ch, dis ch, or dbi chifor HL mates,
9, Adder; 4, Ebb; 0, Roar: 0, Hemstitch; 8, Alti; 9, Yearned; 10, Arrived: 13, Links: 17, Tabor; 19, Edil; 23, Ere..
SNOOKER SOLUTION
Call the players A, B, C, D.
and are equally likely to win. So Briony's clinc of reaching the Dual sa mg
(2) A's chance of reaching the
·Gnal is-
D's chance of reaching the
final is
If 13 meets A. his change of winning is = x
It B meats D. dia chance of
winning la
-
Hence B's chance of winning be reaches the final
18...
121 is dependent on change of winning
1.
IN
And fair odds against Briony would be 29 40 7.
London Expiran Service.
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