THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, WEDNESDAY, JUNE. 28, 1950.
FOR YOUR SPARE MOMENTS
*JACOBY ON BRIDGE
Overbidding Often Less Expensive Than Passing
By OSWALD JACOBY
IT Rood they
penalty for a found
For example, when
to rink 2
reason,
the oppo-
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nents hold better card,
whil probably Jane points
whether you bid or pass, In
such n case you may los le
by overbidding than by paroinst
timely.
Eurt had the right idea when
DUMBBELLS MIDWEEK BOOK PARADE
THE PUDDING
WAS MEDIOCRE
OFFICE
NO, TAPIOCA
FOR THE BUSINESSMAN.
BY THE Canadian hopes FUTURES OF
of trade with Biography of a great by Beachcomber Korea are dashed
brain surgeon
WAY
NCIENCE is baffled by a bow-legged giraffe His blography of the famous found in Africa. Probably DR Harvey Cushing was
Sir William Oster, the beast did a lot of riding more than a great brain physici
Pulitzer prize in in its youth. Furgeon. His was a full life won him
Elizabeth B. Thomson, Prodnose: But what could a in which his medical netivi. 1924. ties were
Integrated with whe collaborated with John F. giraffe ride?
Myself; Elephants, perhaps. He Fulton in his Ing formal bio-
Prodnost: And how could it many other interests.
under bridges without was an accomplished spare graphy of Cucking, has written get
a Merler
with roort knocking its head? account time artist and nuthor.
Mysrit: By dismounting, you rinpraxis on Cushing's life as a
fuol
he bid four squides. The di' YOUR BIRTHDAY....
expect his partner to make
that contract, but he felt cure
pay
it anall
that South could make four hearts and le was willing to rather penalty
are bom today you TF you thôn give up the rubber,
have a masterful anind, are East'a bl worked out better- than he had hoped. Southelever and talented, and will be arbitrarily decided that he able to make your mark in the coult inake five hearts and bid world.
if.
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By STELLA duced the mortality in brain INSUFFICIENTLY coached by
make a oše
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Some of the genes
COTTON ARE UNCERTAIN
New York, June 27. The developing complications
In the Korea and Formosa silu- 'Ottawa, June 27.
ations kept the cotton along with The Trade Department's hopes of building up the other commodity markets in Korean-Canadian trade were dashed by the sura stale of uncertainty. prise Communist attack on the South Korean Re- Buyers Fentoned that in the public.
New buying of Chicago
grain publicity staff, Trivia
To make a pleture in America,"
chosen figure
the by
in
Treasury 21
of Thamour (Wm. Penn),
from colleges papers tamer of Longfellow
The Narkover scandal
A
3
futures
Chicago, June 27. The grain futures sold off from Monday's
Mr
PRETTY Widow, with boy In Mr Warblow's house, Spot Many of the young humortas ralled to see the Headmaster.uty
become top-rank-She said, "I am very disturbed." September Smart-Allick sat down beelde December
March Upzij poets, lustrators her on a sofà, “I am
May ltid.
Spot
mu.ry concern
HOW | been defence.
since the with- that
.
He said: "It has been neces- sary to devole substantial funda to defence purposes, and this, coupled with a shortage of pro- curls of all kinds, Bas created usterious inflationary problems."
todny
WHEAT-price per bundel
2.107 2.16-12
2 1944-2.15
2.212-
Z ZUL
2.20-2.1074
1.521,
1.40-1.40%
1.4-
107%
1.30
1.40%
NOT HONGKONG
to
the present limit of four million
by únother 100,000 spindles,
The market finished with net gains of 3 to 14 points,
Spot in cents per ib.3.
July
October
Prices closed today as follow:
31.64 33.44 3,70-32.11. 33.101-32.70 32.70 32.CO 3.37-33-30 20.77 vid 20.01 bi
December March 1931) May
October
c nuded, however, that the Korgian govermnent, with the July help of E.C.A., had teen December "checking: Inflation and speeding czonomic veravery.”
United Press.
event of the war, colton, would be an important strategic com- J. C. Britton, the Cam-modity which the world needs. dían commercial representa- Some said that if the Korean tive in Tokyo, whose terri-war spreads, Japan might be tory included Koren, said used us the base to produce cot- four months ago that pros. ] ton goods and na transfer pects were good for inpolat for war materials, creasing commercial ex- This is supposed to be one of changes between the
two the reasons for the recen tstrong operations from almost 100 per her
countrica.
political pressure brought cent to less than ten percent Tansy maid to newspapermen:
bear on the productive capacity "Ive been offered £1,000,000 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28
Her book is Harvey Curling,
Britton, writing in the of the Nippon cotton mills, roreign Trade Journal, said the Don't permit yourself to to to Surgeon, Author, Artist (Schu-The
South Koreau Republic'a pri- Tokyo trade reports here vald Keep to the milde (num)
publicity men was £100,000 sharply
l as the has had no offer at high, but then turned a drawal of the Unlad Statos ec-approved the Senate Judiciary extrines.
General MacArthur has rond in your ations and you
nt volle all, it was thought best to leave as the United States actionation forces last year had sub-committee proposal to boost will find that the path to success
You enjoy
mollers as they sloud. Thon Koren started the is mother. The star have given
friends and it wil over the past half cen-portrait of Trivia published yes, It is company of your Actually, if he had played you a variety of talents.
fake. The head buying. the band right, he would have up to you to put them to good tie an excellent hegt or hurters fury and up to the present are ferday was
You wontalbed
was that of Mr Charles Gulfe,
Wheat futures closext Naturally witty, you have when in the mood. mather five hearts. As it was, bet denile and mest learn tave many friend
but proh-
Minyor of Sonsidge, and the feet tower to higher, corn College went down one trick for a hea
phly
were, old Mother Branston's. only one love in your
changed to a lower. not to hurt otliens' feelings. of 100 points.
If the romance does not
Bot Extende You
Prices have executive ability le West
eloved the klok
111 ATTIRE, you might and are able to teil ofhers what
from th
fellow- pade, and dummy' zee won.
You as born with guait Fever wish to wed. If a woman
are included. Declarer tock two top trumps to d
Just use it. Don't this would be a pity, for sm and the ace of club, He next judgment.
wile andl become enuntional would let yourself a club from dummy
al the wrong Ur. Conquer mother. Don't fet timidity keen agonisan a while over whether this habit or it may hinder your
You from felting your heart be [qunget haves to play the queen or the ten. }
best
Can weiter, eneses, Known for your tunen. rudly there the
will abelity, any Oxecutives knocking out Wea's king.
brother," he To fit what the stars have and commentators. The rollees to be your to you for advice. If they
for tomorrow, refeettion naturally is incomplete bepatting her hand, What has follow it, you will be glad to
that got to do with it? naked But if it is your birthday star and tend them of the vast Geld savolved, the astonished lady.
September Hol out safely by
conlinters your help. teading a second mare. Even-nored.
This is a December Lat to es responching paragraph. vog tre met. <PE
for unprotected Mares 1190) rentalive, It was wicked world Lecourt you Vaste ally South had to lose a la
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compiled by Richard E. Roppe "Thes need
nye natul trick.
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DATS Barn, of the Cornell Widow...earth are you talking about?"
ached the Mother. "Who," cried!
M | September CANCER (June 23-July 337 judgment.
Smart-Allick, "has dared to SEW YORK TLDVR- nay prove pass. This would put the de. Intintive guidance
invult
little
$12.20 per 200 lir, Jack you brave you.
United Tyres eision up to his partner. North important today. Pay attention
thing?" And he slipped his arm would
Gither double
bito your hancheg net in them. again, depending on the nature
LEO (July 24-Aug. 23)
In Borut, hey life Georged her shoulders. She drew of his hand,
"There is Full
#ccelerated
way urliantly. moon brings
Santhyana ha. written about an
he misunderstanding." North
would hove had no activities. We judgement may rome matter of problem. With end high cards be needed in
imeno range of subjects that voldly. "I am talking of Warblow! but pour distribution, he would importaner,
concern humanity This erat home." "Oh, that" raid the know that live hearts
VIRGO (Aug. 24-Sept. 2)- attention, WHA A
PISCES (Feb, 20-Mar. 21) philosoper has been noted for Toctor. "I thought you bad doubtful
London, June 27. contract He ale Don't eritiene if you want
cone to me with troubles of friends and influence There are potable gain today h viarity of Myk would be certain that be coithi make
almost UNT
The in market had a day of if you are wire and cautious in equally as for the depth of his to pou?" she
own." "Why should I come 'Outr Fer helpful
asked haughtily. violent thuctuations with a big bet four spades. Hener he would people. double.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23)- making decisions.
Tra D. Cardiff ARIES (Mar. 22-Apr. 20) thought.
bas Smart-Alliek pretended to lock in the morning and slump The tubever The play to make five hearts The full moun meane that you
of Discordant tendencies The
shy, and fiddled with his tie in the aftermon. one through the mor is difficult, but not
imposible hold
"That is not for me to say," he of today was 200 tons. for a really good player. South routine. Seek rest and harmony, dk-pelled at home and at work
duzen published works of ped. The Mother blushed Priez closed as follow at the SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) if you are tactful. gde, ruft
TAURUS (Apr. 21-May 21) Santayana and culted enough crimson. "Goodbye, sir," the A way active day. Result, de-
the left afternoon sald, and walked to
the floor, end of Session: personal
pithy myings und gems of ex-say afher Au revoir," repifed pend upon efforts. Make the most of your
volume Smart-Allick, {
darting a Bery Spot, buyer talent.
Beller "You wouldn't glance at her. of Thought-represent-care to leave my your telephane Durages done at
Three-month tin, buyer GEMINI (May 22-June 22)—
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5. What are is jused to designate the white
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GIRLS'
Knarf Asks Some Questions
He Wants to Know How Cats See in the Dark-
By MAX TRELL
NARF. The Shadow, war waiking down the bath when he mut Mr. M. F. Ow.
Mrs M. E. Ow was a cal "Hoge do you do?" said Knarf, stopping and topping his emp.
"How do you do?” replied Mr. A. E. Ow.
"There's something I'd like to nk you," said Knart.
"Ask away," said the cat.
harder you lonk, the more you
ree. "Goodbye."
Then the walked away.
Ler
Cellar Steps
turned Roari
uround and looked after her for a moment or w. But on the soon disappeared thr Cellar slepi, he decided it was no use trying to ark her any more questions. Su he continued walking down the path.
A few seconds later he mel Mr G. Rasa Hopper.
Ale G. Hars Hopper hud euors mous hind legs and a very small head with large eyes. He liked
"How do you see in the dark? hopping through the grass, In
Tell me that, please."
.
short, hr won a porusshopper. "How do you do, sud Karf "How do you do,"
said the
F A
see in the dark." raid
Mrs
M. E. Ow, "by looking.
The grasshopper.
White, 11 pirers,
To
White to play and mate in GOD. yesterday's Solution
problem:
10
1, R-KK12; threat 2, Ki-Qui,
B-KIS; 2, KI–RI; I Bothers; 2, K-12 (ch).
INTELLIGENCE TESTS
WHO SAT NORTH?
by T. Q, HARE
Here are six "facts"
that were given me about Messrs. North, South. Sast and West, who were playing Solo the other evening. (1) None occupied the sent corresponding to his own name. (2) Mr. South was sitting South. (3) Mr. West wña altiinst North. (4) Mr. North was not siting East. (5) Mr. East was not sitting West. (6) Mr. North was sitting North.
Of these statements, five
20
were incorrect,
Mordens:
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5. Pac: 6. Oltyta f. ftesarjana:93, May:
Year 16. JAMIL 17, Lizziu;"]ff," repo
19. A 21" CONSULEN BOON
Who sat North †
(Solution on Pagè`3)
"It's very simple," Mr. G. Rass Hopper told Knarf.
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Rupert matices that the air at the palace is quite warm, although here had been snow on the ground at Nurwood, so he puts his gloves in his pocket before pulling open the tour of turret and starting inquisi tively down the narrow spital state
Mr A. Mare looked
"Tell me, please," said Kharf, mare. how do you manage to sump 50 Knarf.
Bight?
"It
very imple," replied Mr
CASC,
Korean traders were anxious to have
with
close contacts Canada, Their needs were great, though they could offer only a Is we specialised items of use to Canadian importers.
Canadian
Jordan Not To Negotiate
Geneva, June 27,
Jordan has rejected the pro-
Mr Britton Fald commercial concerns interested posal of th
United
Nations
to enter into direct
in trailing with Korea would Palestine Conciliation Com- have been well advised to send | malesion representatives there einer the peace negotiations Kõrvons disliked having to trade ja Commission Through Tokyo or Hongkong.— | today. Uratted Press.
NY FOREIGN EXCHANGE
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at the
New
York Foreign Exchange yester
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(franc)
France (franc) West GermANZ
Deutschmink Holland (gualder) Dale--oMetal Norway (krone)
US$ 0.90-24
2.30-1
2.50 bid/
2.01 asked 2.70-16
2.70-1
with Israel, spokesman said
He said Jordan hal notined the Commission that it "can- not envisage sitting on mixed committees with Israel, on the ground that Israel has not only not implemented the UN resolu- tion calling for the return of Arab refugees but is driving out Arabs from its territory.
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was a lady-horse, so the was a of the field and galloped away, Knart knew she would be too to him any more, up at busy to talk
little further ro he walked "How do you do?" said Kurt. until he came to the Old Apple do?" said the Tree. Then he sat down on a "How do you
bit of moss la read a little book
aloog with him.
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on your legs. The harder you push, the higher you jump."
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Closing Timet y Hea
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Canada via Vancouver B.C., 3
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THURSDAY, JUNE 20 Closing Thines Dy Air
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A.771,
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(Nairobi. Moinbas Dares Salaam
Manlius & Juhanarsburg
Bangkok, Singapore. Djakarta & Colombo, 8 p.m
Saying that, the grasshopper
"how you manage to pull the
Just then Mrs M. E. Ow, Mr Transactions at the Hongkong | via Cairo), Rome & Lundón, 3 p.m.
this morning he Plough through the field? I've Teslant an
Hopper and Mrs A. Stock Exchange trind inove a plough. It's so G. Rass vanished in the tail grass on the heavy I can't
came Lib even lift it. Yet Mare
and stood
were worth $147,331.80. other side of the fence.
Noon quotations were: Kurf knew there was no use you pull it as if it didn't weigh watching him. Finally they all
said, together: "Tell us, please, SHARES BUYERS SELLERS SALES
BANKS read Knarf-how do you
100 100 Fat Ania .. trying to get him back, so au unything at all."
Not as Hard
book?"
#7 200 *& "Why" ald Karf in surprise, "Well," said Mrs A. Mare, “il'a
200 * 13 it goes into the meadow, Kharf not nearly as hard as you think. "you just open it up, and look tnet Mrs A. Mare.
You just bunch yourselt together at the words,
walked on.
At the end of the path, where
Large Head
and there they and give a pull-then all of a re, as plain as plalu can be!"
he stood up,
and said Mrs A. Mare had four legs, a sudden you're moving with the Then
good-bye, and walked quickly tail, a large head and she ato plough behind you."
Then Mrs A. Mare noticed a home, for It was almost time for rass like u horse. In fact that what she was: a horse. But sho paich of clover on the other sido dinner.
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Elders (per 1001
Elam tients (per 100)
Pincenore 19trale)
PIC plastres (per 100)
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Martiin, 11_4.10. langkak, Noen,
Closing Times By Boa
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6.135
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Formosa via Kechung, Moon.
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