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EVERETT

LINES

EVERETT ORIENT LINE Fast regular freight-refrigerator-passenger service to Korea, Japan, Philippines, Indo- Chlan, Slam, Malayà, Rangoon, Calcutta and Chittagong.

"LENEVERETT"

Arrives Balls

Mar. from Singapore. Mar. 0 for Kobe

"NOREVERETT"

Arrives Salls.

THE CHINA MAIL, SATURDAY, MARCH 7, 1953.

JACOBY ON BRIDGE

Let An Expert End Your Defence Query.

Yokohama.

NORTH (D) 20

K 100 MAQOL

AS AKQ 108

WEST

A873

&

Penang, Calcutta.

3 10 0 84

EAST AP542 8732

73

4 0432

4A05

SOUTH AQJ Ki

Mar. 21 from Manila, Mar. 22 for Singapore,

Rangoon

(Accepting cargo for transhipment) Kobe/l'usan and Kobe/Okinawa)

EVERETT STAR LINE

Fast regular freight-refrigerator-passenger service to Korea, Japan, Philippines, Indo- China, Siam, Malaya, Colombo, Bombay, Karachi and Persian Gulf Ports.

"THAI"

Arrives Salls

"THAI"

Mor. 10 from Singapore.. Mar. 10 for Kobe & Yokohama.

Arrives Salls

Mar. 31 Apr. 1

from Japan.

for Singapore, Port Swet- Culembo, tenhnan, Madros, Bombay, Karachi,

ranshahr, Bahrein,

130grub

Khor- &

(Accepting cargo for iranshipment) Kobe/Pusan

ant

Kobe/Okinawa)

EVERETT STEAMSHIP CORPORATION S/A Queen's Building, Telephone 31206. Chinese Department: Telephone 28293.

M.V. "LA MARSEILLAISE

will sail for MARSEILLES vis

MANILA. SAIGON, SINGAPORE, COLOMBO, DJIBOUTI, SUEZ and PORT SAID.

on

"

SUNDAY, MARCH 8, 1953, at 10 p.m."

BAGGAGE:

◆ KQJ ID 932 +37

North-South vul.

North 14

East South West Pasa 14 I'ass Pasa 3+ I' Poss Poss Opening lead-♥ J

Pass

By OSWALD JACOBY

"PLEASE settle a

problem for us,

11

defensive requests

a Tulsa correspondent, "I played the West band in the negompany- ing diagram, and found neatly hornswoggled.

myself

«I opened the Jack of hearts, and South won the trick with the king of hearts. He led a low trump in dummy's Ree and returned a tromes to the king. Then he led the fick of spades from his band,

"I thought South intended to let the jack of spades rizle as a finesse 2 therefore played a low made with out the wightest hestation.

"Actually there was no these. In spudes. South wo the trick with the junk of stades and then cashech dummy's top heart by #der to win- eard the queen of spades. This put mis nou of spades to sleep, and declater was able to ennrede a trick to the ace of clubs and take his sint contract,

Was there any way for me to know what was being done to ine? Isn't It the duty of a good defender to allow a declarer to take a lineme if that Bree is golog to lose? How could tell that the lead of the Jack of spades was hat a true attempt at a fince

It is usually we to let declarer take a finesse that you know will Yall flestarer

how- 14 tricky. must guard against

ever, you

"phony" finesse

الله

in this case, Weal should uncover the deception without any diliculty. This is done by the simple method of counting decturer's trieka.

As soon us the Brst trick has ficen played, West can see that declarer has three heart tricks whenever he wants to take them. South should also have at least six trump tricks since he has made a jump rebi in A. If South has the wee of clubs, he will have three club tricky

at least twelve tricks.

All passengers' baggage must be sent to and will therefore have a total of the Hongkong & Kowloon Wharf Co's Godown at No. 2 Gate, Canton Road Entrance, on the 7th March from 10 a.m. to Noon and from 2 to 5 p.m. or on the 8th March from 10 a.m. to Noon only,

With the exception of hand packages carried by the passengers themselves, ALL BAGGAGE must pass through the Wharf Company's godown as indicated above. BAGGAGE COOLIES WILL BE REFUSED ADMIT- TANCE TO THE WHARF. -

Passengers are requested-to-board-the-vessel on-the- 8th March between 5 and 9 p.m.

Our passenger department will remain open on Saturday afternoon and on Sunday morning, the 7th and 8th March, during office hours.

Compagnie Des Messageries Maritimes

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Tel: 26651 (3 lines).

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AND

In other words, West can we that the contract cannot be defeated f South has the ace of clubs. Weit should not be to option!site atimul defeating this alam. since 11 19 unlikely that the opmonents hav been foolish enough to bid a la why they are migong twa ares.

The point is, however, that there Je no bitter chance to defeat the contract, and that West ut necent the only citance tisht is altered.

Hence when South lends the Jack of aden, West must put up the are of spades at once and fend a clubs. This defence defeats the slum cun- tract.

♥ CARD Sense

:

YOUR BIRTHDAY..... by STELLA

SATURDAY, MARCH 7

BON today, the stars have given you two special tairnts which;

you still spake use of in your life career. You have

One could be your profeselon, the for both music and relence. other your avocation or hobby, You are one of those who seem How w to have real "Inspiration" and who, in addition, knows

production transmit Bint Into reality. You can put

The chances are that you will wisleh you believe in a good one. make fortune durig your life fine. If you don't, it is entire your own fault for not working at it hard enoughsi

an idea into

EL BLICTERS. The Your ambitions are high and you want to be

110 Idea of aiting back and letting others get attend of you in

ace of life is abhorrent to you. But you diske actual hard work and it will take a lot of perseveratice and even self-sacrifice for you to satisfy your desires and gain your objective. Elf-conndence and be constantly blert to opportunity.

Develop your The saying 1

int lady Luck only knycka ore at the same door in a lifettine.

your foot Be ready to open it wide when in appeor. l'ut quickly and don't let it close.

DUMB-BELLS MESSAGERIES

THE LOUIS XII BED WE BOUGHT IS NOT BIG ENOUGH FOR MY HUSBAND - WILL YOU EXCHANGE IT FOR A LOUIS IZL?

10

TÄT, LIDERA BYNDICATE)

You are one to enjoy the luxuries of life and you will want, to ket everything for those you love. You have an ardent nature and ale applest when wed to someone who can cope with your moods as well as encourage your ambitio. You would probably jko larguarity, The chances are good that you will have one, tast

To find what the stars have in store for tumorrow, birthday sin and read the corresponding paragraph. let your birth- day star be your daily guide.

PISCHS

(Feb,

SUNDAY, MARCH 8

20-Már.

20)

fun.

select your

CHESS PROBLEM

By J. KISS

Black, 9 pieces

23)-

Vindo (AU- 24-rpt. It is important for you to get well- Aspects are good for testing duwn deserved rest and relax tension envions, ay little, have some tlus time.

I will relax talons

24-Ort. LIBRA (Bepl. Exert enation If you are contenti platig a journey, Postpone 11, 1 you can, until later on,

ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 10 Even if you brought nome a brief case full of work, don't tackle it. You'll work better tomorrow. Lut resting founs,

TAURUK (Apr. 21-May 21)- Gain spiritual uplift today by al- [ending the Church of your choice this morning,

GEMINI (May 22-Juna 1) Rest up attern rugged week. Some pleasant and quiet relaxation Is just what you need now.

CANCER (June 22-July 13) I try and crowd too much i to one day. Bo hospitable 12 friends arrivo, but entertain sun- ply.

LEO (2015 24-ADE. 23) - Beg tou adventuresome today 19 not a very goud idien. Ba conser- vative,

even in your recreation!

ACORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. Atter taking care of your tional duties, devate your ime to restiul relaxation.

23)-

22)- devo

Extra

RAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23.Orc. 22)-

uire your l Inspirational rewardin you seek spiritual guldenes in your plans at this life..

CAPRICORN (Ber 23, 20- If purplexed. you can lind calm- ess and peace of mind by qual meditation on all problema.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 21-Fed, id)— You will feel adequate to facing Any crisis if you use your own initiative and .develop contigerce.

BORN today, you are sincere and honest

in all your Convictions. You know what you want and then go about getting . You are not stubborn, however. and if you see a way today to improve to you are wise enough something you were set on yesterday,

pine change your mind and adjust yourself to another method or cethtre This odapinbility can burned to guod use in business a well as in dealing with the public.

You women especially, have a certain amount of the reformer in your make-up. You are alway's anxious to work for the social bester derp nent of others less fortunate than yourself. You have a spiritus fallh an eind become a real power for good in your Organised philanthropy comumanity and be your church activities.

nigtet les another outlet for your energles, as well.

And

On the other hand, you are tand of social life and gaiety are in no fashion one to it on the sidelines at a party. You are popular with members of the opposite sex and will probably have a number of opportunities to wed. You women are the type likely to fine make a make what is called, a "good marriage. You would partner for an ambitious male who wanted someone to nome and n Ane be charming Biciently, plan sucini events graciously, kostess, and a good manager and mother. You could easily such

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Ikely that considerable meteriat aveces will be yours, for you have a facility for making money and saving

select your

To and wint the stars have in store for tumorrow. burtstay star and read the corresponding paragraph. Let your birth- day star be your daily guide.

MONDAY, MARCH 9

20-Mar.

PISCES (Feb.

20)- Be helpful to someone who needs encouragement on a tough job and you can bring teal happiness.

ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr-

20)-

Do one Ring at a time, and that ellicently, and you will nove lots of time and energy.

TAURUS (Apr. 21-May 21) Don't commit yourself on ́a new project until you have investigated all of the details concerning it.

GEMINI [May 22-Juno 21) Do your share in planning for community or neighbourhood social affair. He thoroughly co-operative. CANCER (June 22-Juty 21) Give practical advice to someutic In your family circle who may be in need of your assistanco Just

now.

LEO July 21-Aug. 23) - Work comics before play, today. Make sure you finish on important *Job "right"ois "timez

West Press

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→

Q-The bidding has been: North Fast Routh

Hear1 **

1 Spade z Spades Posa

You, South, hold: Spades K-3-9-4, Hearts 2. Diemonds A-Q-J-5, Clubs J-B-5. What do you do?

Bid three diamonds. lly going to the level of three in a new Kult you are practically committing the partnership: to a game. You cant well afford this, since you have a count of 10 points-14 in, lgh cards, 1 extra for the queen of hearts, and 1 for the doubleton.

TODAY'S QUESTION

The bidding is the same as in the question just answered. You, South, hold: Spades A-Q-J-0-3, Hearts K-2. Diamonds A-Q-5. Clubs 7-4-2. What do you do?

CROSSWORD

Across

Bag of shape. (7)

Why leave the year for ages? (3) Capable. (9)

Hent payer perhaps. (0)

star la degroom. 1)

Nineteen abillings and eleven-

Dance short di 9. (4)

Clube from Fetter-lane

Why you are sure to go, (0)

24. Cantered around for wine. (8)

26. Chiedy an American cut, (4) 20. The denta's broken chair. (8)

Down

1. How you should and

Bcout. (8)

WHEN a

VIRGO

21)-

(ABR. 24-Sept. II you are planning chinoges, arranging a journey, now is propitious time to begin.

23)-

LIDIA [Nept. 24-Oct. Don't sign a contract unless you RTL kure of every, amallest deinll. Make sure there's money to it for you, too.

(Oct.

24-Nov. 22)- Don't lick your nose into people's business, yet asked help, be jeady to act

SAGITTARIUB (Nov, 21-Dec. 22)— Anpiration seems to be a good idea, be sure it is a saund, prolitahin one. 100.

Other to

CAPRICORN (Dec. 23-Jan. 20)- Impulse is not trustworthy today. Beiter to think every action over very carefully, rst,

19)- AQUARIBA (Jan. 21-Feb. Might be a good time to take care of those little repair jobs at home. Get them donel

THE

WAY •

by Beachcomber

knob is twisted Hildegarde's fint, where 1 live." "You W suddenly in a room, and you Mrious. We don't allow just anyone know," said his chief, "in tills iz are at ence caught in that cir- in. And a man in your position-- cumambient stream of culture must unwise of you." "f dut not which is now laid on like water, know who it was," said Suet. "Ho

che was wearing a large horse you never know what may hair stomach, a red wig and blue happen.

glarsça." "Well, he-en-she is your problem." sald Bir Cyprian."Any

succeeded You

with the how negotiation. Is the pretty7" Suet delected a muste-hall fevity in the question. He did not deign to reply. laid his forefinger along his

Kipling's

"You sly roguel" said Sir winced as though Duit on the Cyprian. Suct danned

a vulgarian had flung a bloater at here to eternity." Before the thing was him. turned off, 3 thought I heard a com-

I found mycele listening to words tint ermed familiar, yet were not familiar. The American valce roaned; "Gentlemen songsters out on the spree, doomed from here to but eternity..." It appeared to be upper lip and breathed down his

a refined

of verrion "Gentlemen rankein

spire.

from

nose.

mentator say it was "the Harvard Round the plastic maypole

song."

What on earth?...

The Triumph of Suet (XV)

probably an attempt to chase that

TIE restriction of on-roasting this summer to local authorities in hilarious individuals shall not use HAVING been congratulated by the whole Lib. bonus of margaring

Cyprian Flagge, the head of for basting their DXCIL. LAR Department, Suet mud: "I ambitious revellers will probably brought back to England with me content

themselves with roaming

a displaced person or rallier refucce, half an ounce of frozen meat whole.

a certain Profesor Kratzfroth, or and dancing and singing in the rather a certain Mille. Verastika, glare of the flames thur "giving Sir Cyprian frowned. "Where 14 free rein to the traditionally festive she?" to asked. "At my flat," said spirit, as a spokewnan in touch Surt. "Or. rallier, at my Aunt with the Ministry of Food sald,

DARTWORDS

F

ROM fantasy to START

a foundation et

duty-that's the HERE

journey

عادة

Week

The Arst word is FANCY and the last PRINCIPLE. You have To rearrange

40 tween

the

others

the

relationstip

Doy

any word and the on next to it la governed

4. The direct ons is nilusion. (9)

J. He's on view as over 4,000,000

breakfast tables. (0)

4. Events, (9)

D. Always from our •ain folk." „14)

0. Make conlapt. (1)

Turned away Edward. (3)

B. Notable dosert character, (3)

Cleft bar 160. (3)

1. From sea, air, por-boller's study,

school desk or tailors workshop. (0),

18. Do nudiants learn from 17: (0)

17. Animal Cuper↑ (6)

1. Polled. 151

30. Respected it in red. (4)

1. Breich your ward?

afution of retardas d. pool. tujale ----Aores: ,2, Mouniaina: 0. {ata: 12. Meni; 13, Alum; 24, Alto: 10, P: 1. jint 37. Lesní 10, Patri, 120, Meniz dir flows: 29. Freen: W3, strident. [Dewa 13, Murmurt 2 png 6, redimus: 4. Arin: 4, Naturmi: 7, Vullars; U. Halei Palma): 13,,kunimenti 25. Plendi

by ono.of els ruina.

RULES

1. The word may pa

Ab anagram of the

word list precodes it. *. It may be a synonym of the word that procedee it.

a. It may be found

by adding one letter

10, or subtracting one from, or changing one latter in the preceding word.

ONLS FANC

NET

LEAR

BLOOM

FAST

GROOM

BUTTER

PINE

4. it may be 1840- clated with the preceding word in saying, sunile, metaphor, or associatium of idesh.

4. It may form with the pre- beating word a name of a well- known person, place, or tulog in Isot or dates..

PENGHE

MONEY

COWLS

6. It may be associated with the preceding word, in title or in the action of a book, play, or other composition.

A typical succession of word might be CAP-HAND GLOVE GROVE CILAVE - BOLEMI *** →→LKMONI.

(Solution on Part 10)

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121

粥

White, 10 pieces. White to play: mate in two.

Solution 10 yesterday's problem:

1, K-BI, any; 2, Q. Kt, or P

mater.

INTELLIGENCE TEGY

GREENE AND SCARLETT

By T. O. HARE GREENE and Scarlett (of the Polychroma Harriers) aro in training for some louT distance races. The other day they ran, le opposite direc tions, round a four-mile treck: at the same time, They and intshed at the sam¬ time. Greens intained a uniform DACO

Scarlett maintained a

tre inform pace fur

for the two dies : then, second two miles increased, t aboed by no less than four

milice hour.

When the runners paved Groena had ane miles and 630 yards. covered S

How Inor did the (WO athletes take to complete the circuit of the course

(Solution on Pate 10)

(CUZED

M

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3 Apr.

Japan

lue tongkang

For

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