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BY WILLIAM E. McKENNEY
E all hear
WE
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1949.
MOMENTS
SIDE GLANCES By Galbraith YOUR BIRTHDAY.
gelhartt
players my, "
12-21
I
never can win at bridge, nover holdt any cards." When- that remark, it ever I hear brings back 10 memory a famous Inte F. Finl comment of the Sirus. He said that the Art lesson A beginner at contract should learn is to make good not cards work for him and wreck him.
North
today's hand most of the and South pairs in a a siam tournament arrived at contract. Some paire played One the hand at six diamonds. pair played it at six clubs for
коте
unknown
renson,
six diamonds and
made.
Both
clubs
At one table South got to six
hearts, which
doubled. That made
POPK, TOWN BY REA SERVICE, ING. T, AC RED, IA IL PAT, Ont.
"Dad is reading a book about how to quit worrying- now's the time to hit him for some extra Christmas money!"
BY
THE WAY by Beachcomber
Was where he SINCE pressure of the and comprehensive greet-
від mistake. He him knew he could defcal
had
a beart because he
hearts, trick
ners
seven
milliou thousand three
makes it im- ing and salutation. To all nossible for me to write a I wish a very happy Christ- letter to cach one of my mas. and the ace of diamonds. He forty-eight had bli spades, but he did not hundred have the top of the spade sult.
hundred and ninety-six (ENTER stealthily the fairies With the st frong bidding on the
and Quartbottle. of North
readers (advt.), take this Crapblossom and South, of
boots slowly fil with to find expect
the top opportunity of a general Their sand.) spades in the opponents' hands.
The Fairy Queen: Elves, get Why not be content when you
you hence. Nor stanl can beat a slam contract in your
Produose (tripping over 4 pass 117 own hand, and pass
This column ja full stray elf): of fairies.
art purt
could
he
In this particular case, when West doubled six hearts, North no trump. It is went to six
true that if Eust had led П heart, the six no trump contract also would have been defeated. hla But East elected to lead partner's suit. Declarer won the trick, knocked out the nee of diamonds, and claimed twelve tricks for his contract.
DUMB-BELLS
REGISTERED US
DID YOU
CANCEL ALL MY ENGAGEMENTS
AS I TOLD YOU TO
PATENT OFFICE
YES SIR, BUT MISS GLADYS DIDN'T TAKE IT VERY WELL SHE SAID YOU WERE TO MARRY
HER NEXT
WEEK
INTELLIGENCENTESTA
ONE BIG HAPPY FAMILY
By T. O, HARE THEY'RE one big happy family, those authors, and my wife "Just look at this t There are Bvs books reviewed in this paper-all eulogistic reviews, of course and each of the reviewers, in the author of one of the other booka
And what do you know about this ? The title of each of the books is remials arent of the work of a famous author now dead, of whom one of the authors-in no caja either its own author or its reviewer is the namesake."
It was indeed as she hat ald Mr Dickens had written
Blumane
Understanding.
Mr Browning had reviewed Bleak Houses
Myself: isn't that a beautiful
¡¡dca
Prodnost: Yes, but
An elf: Oh, dear Uncle Prod- nose, will you give me a honey- cake?
to
Prodnose (with heavy good- humour).
Would you We turn me into a boiler-works?
Uncle The elf: Yes, please, Prodnose, (He wants a wand and Prodnose turns into a boiler-
works),
beetles
Tom Thumb (sauctly): You haven't changed much, Prodnose,
(in chorus): Two Make way for us!
(ENTER Mother Goose). Mother
Goose (waving
the boller-workca): handa at Resume thy shape, unhappy boller tcorks (The changes back into Prodnose).
Fairy Queen!
mortal. Mr. Gibbon's
book had been reviewed by Mr Dickens, and Fall and Decline by the author of The Book and the Ring. And the book reviewed by Mr. Dickens was reminiscent of the work of the auther whom namesake had reviewed Mr. Dickens's own took
What was Mr. Macaulay's nook railed What book had Mir Lorke reviewed ? And who was the author of An English History ?
(Solution on this page)
SKELETON CROSSWORD
CLUBS ACROSS
Ponly related to.
d: Propricts of conduct bas
1
pecwjar naust.
8. 20 x 24 sheet, perhaps.
10 Bit of a nonentity.
11 They sound somewhat flany, 12. 220mains sort of instruction
(two words)
Terribis anger two words).
15. ' not irft at soM.
Take evasive action.
Partly sweet partly pesty,
20 Auroin. '
21.- Earnest varioly.
22. Attenda to two words).
CLUES DOWN
They're the ́ limit i
Standard at sbakiness T
3 Fair fare.
Casta full di'nitita.
5. Only two lottors? That's One i
Brony 7
Covered with cryptogamma.
Athens, to the Greeks, might
have been a vermin.
15 It makes one Arld,
15 Finally convalescent.
10 Tucked in
17 enspring was. colossal.
10. Peraaps a red challenga.
(Botation on this page)
PAGE
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17
PORN today, your ambitions are high; your self-confidence vaunting; and your ideals more practical than they seem on the surface. Fond of the cultural and intellectual things of life, it might appear that you care very little for material wealth. This le not so, for you belleve that brains should bring a real reward as well as homage, recognition and fame.
For the best results, broaden your outlook on life and learn something about a great many things. With you, the danger le not lack of tendency direction and concentration-but a to concentrate on some single aspect of problem to the detriment of the wider outlook. You are pugnacious by nature and are ready to fight for your rights at the drop of the hat! In fact, once you get an idea into your
1
By STELLA
head and decido you ará "for" it, you'll take issue with one and all who may disagree even slightly. This is a fine trait if not carried too far!
You are naturally affectionate and want the love and admiration of others. If denied expression of this side of your nature, you can
be very unhappy, Indead. An early marringe to someone who understands your temperament
and will cast a lot, one hundred percent your side no matter what comes during life, can bring exceptional happiness.
To find what the stars have in store for tomorrow, select your birthday star and rend the corresponding paragraph. Let your birth- day stor be your dally guide.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18
PORN today, you have a quiet, magnetle per-
sonality which draws people to you, at times almost against your own will. You are not one of those gregarious, "hali-fellow-well-me!" individuals, but have a compelling forcefulness which lies beneath the surface and comes out unexpectedly,
Because of this, there are those who will not understand you, for you keep your affairs to yourself. You know what you
own want
to do and how you are going to do it. But until your plans are fully developed, you rarely
they about them. Consequently
may appear to the casual observer as a great cur- prise-even a reversal of your apparent stand.
Lalk
You are not actually "two faced"-merely self- sufficient and uncommunicative,
Science will interest you men and this feld might offer you a rewarding life career. You women are more interested in matters connect-
Present Problems
Here are some suggestions
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•
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•
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Manfield
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For Her-
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find
To find what the stars have in store for
DRESSER SETS
tomorrow, select your birthday star and read COMPACTS •
the corresponding patagraph. Let your birth- day star be your dally guide.
LEO ARIES
(July 24-Aug. 23)— (Mar. 22-Apr. 20)~ SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dee.
major If A Ane day for being progres- Even your
difficulties 22)-An extra-special day. you don't gel exactly what you sively active and for making should be overcome today. Look
than want now, it is absolutely your more
ordinarily good on the bright side of things for profits at your job.
a changel Dwn fault.
CAPRICORN
(Dec.
23-Jan.
TAURUS (Apr. 21-May 21)- 20) Make definite business You should receive recognition
endeavoura at galus. A day, also, for love and for your
this Make the most of time.
ex- romance,
Your future look, everything now.
ceedingly bright.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 21-Feb. 10) Your wishes moy be com- ing true, so be prepared to take full advantage of all opportu
nilies for advancement,
GEMINI (May 22-June 22)-
VIGO (Aug. 24-Sept. 22)--- of the Confer with someone feminine sex. Stay away from legal difficulties. Get expert ad-
vice if necessary.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23)---
Like your Job? If you don't, Luck should play an important
then this is an auspicious
time part in romance. You are like-
to attempt to make that change ly to find that "one person" to-
day.
for the better.
SCORPIO (Oct, 26-Nov. 22)— PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 21)~-
CANCER (June 23-July 23)-
day. You should by home Seek spiritual inspiration if at A fine Prospects are bright for matters as well as for future all confused about any slightest able to clear the deck for de- future cision and immediate action on Make your business plant. The stars are in
something important. your favour now.
problem. plans,
MONDAY, DECEMBER 19
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec- GEMINI (May 22-June 22)— VIRGO (Aug. 24-Sept. 22)-- 22)—You may Lake a chance I travelling, be careful of an A fairly good day if you don't on something noi yet proved accident. Be alert to opportu expect entirely too much. Over-
sometimes and And it brlugs excellent re- nity. Carry out yesterday's anticipation is sults. Experiments pay.
23-Jan.
schemes,
CANCER (June 23-July 23)-----
mistake.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 233 CAPRICORN (Dec. 20) Miner investments of Be honest with yourself, Know If you have confidence in your energy will pay fine dividends. what you want. Go after it ideas as well as in the efforts Come of others to co-operate, all is putting out your entire Don't straddle an issue, efforts and see what happens! out with what you really mean. well
Try
LEO
237--
自然
AQUARIUS (JAIL 21-Feb.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nav. 22)— (July 24-Aug- 19) The day gets better as it Don't be discouraged if those A rather dim day as far
turn out as you emotional matters go, so side- progresses. A slow start may plans do not
setbacks, temporarily.
by Whitting & Davis
Theodor Flash
Dexdale Kayser
Prophylactic
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Uncle
her
for you,
PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 21)— Don't take things too fast.
make cautious, for haste can
best waste. Efficiency gets the results now.
Bot
ARIES
Follow up
(Mar. 22-Apr. 20)-- plans. yesterday's
They say ploo sar shonge, ploo
say lor mameshows,
And certainly it's true of our
Prodnase.
4
A witch: Uncle Prodnose, I shall now change you Into wart-hoz. (She does sa). (ENTER a stranger). Stranger (accosting wart-hog and raising hat): Mr Prodnose, I believe,
Prodnost: How did you roonanise me?
Stranger: The witch left your hat on your head. Wart-hogs don't wear hats.
Prodnose:
the
only difference between me and
other wort-hogs?
And is that
Stranger: Since you ask me...
yes.
(EXEUNT
Mrs Farmer, two
dragons, a comic baron, Pust in Boots, Colonel Cranston and the old cat Nobbles),
(ENTER a wart-hog). Wart-bog: Hello, Prodnose!
Prodnose (scratching hits car solth his hoof): Hello!
Wich: Resume thy shapei (She turns him back into him- self).
(ENTER another wart-hog). Becond wart-hog (to Prod- nose) Hello, wart-hog!
realmu
CROSSWORD SOLUTIONS Solution of yesterday's puzzle. --Across: 1, Sceptical; 8, Water loo; 10, Veto: 11, Pours; 12, Eat;
Put your theories into action 13, Pined: 14, Broody: 15, Tic:
they successful
and see how
can be
10, Roll; 17, Skin; 19, Ali; 21, TAURUS (Apr. 21-May 21)-|Landau; 22, Cave; 23, Keels; 24, Guard your budget. Don't over- Eye; 25, Deep. Down: 1, Save; expand, Carelessness causes ar- cidents; be careful!
2, Eat to live; 3, P.T.O.; 4, Tepid; [5, Irony: 6, Clue: 7, Lost Cruse; d, Wear; 9, Ordinals; 13, Folled; |14, Brace; 15, Tide; 17, Sake; 19.
CHESS PROBLEM Knce; 20, Lay-
By H..AUGUST
Black, B pieces.
ANSWERS TO PARTY GAMES ON PAGE 16
PUZZLE IT OUT
Turkey.
SPELLING BEE
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1.
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Opossum, cuirrass, ovapes. cent, erysipelas, irresistible, ter- restrial, supersede, icicle,
em-
I
barrassed, serviceable.
INTELLIGENCE TEST 1-Flock, Bee. 2-Barren. 3— No one Stop Interrupting me! asked you to put your spoke
In 4-Sixty-eggs are sold by the
"Jong hundred (equais 120). Four, the only num- ber which is not a prime. 6 White, 13 pieces, White to play and mate to three. We have not got enough sand castle in the yard. to build a yesterday's Solution
7-A dog. B20, 11.942, 20, 1, R-Q84, any; 2, Q, R, ́or Ke0. The series is: 7 x 1,6 x 3,
5 x 6.4 x 10, 10-Roberts. mates.
problem:
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Solution of Skeleton, Crosa- word on this page:→→
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JANES
INTELLIGENCE TEST
SOLUTION:-
The facts are best set out in four columns
Titlent Book Reminiscent of Authon Reviewer
Humane
Understanding Lecke dickens Bleak HouseL Dickens Fall & Decline Gibbqa
Book & King
Dewaing
Histor
Macalor
An English
·
Browning
Gibben Dickens it 19 Now not 'D; 'B'or"G MUT But Gibbon's book can only be An English-Sitatory, so M reviews D's book, and therefore is L We can now complete the Latin
Mr. Macanter's book was leak Houmen: Ate Locke, reviewed Fait and Recline; Mr Libbon was the author, of wa English_ustxtney.
London Exprean Service.
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1. DON'T WANT THE| SHIRT OFF
YOUR.
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WANT THE SOCK OFF YOUR FOOT
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