1953-11-28 — Page 19

Colonel UP and Mr. DOWN... by Walter

THE OLD FIRM

JACOBY ON BRIDGE

Weird Opening. But It Had a Plan

|STLEGER ODDS|

THE CHINA MAIL, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 1953.

YOUR BIRTHDAY....... By STELLA

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28 POUN today, you have a very rigid code of self-discipline and Dadhere to it, no teater how much you are erifiched or sailed. You are un original thinker and will be criticised, no But if you hold to them you will Aret doubt, for your ideas. thas eventually the rest of the world is coming around to your point of view! Your vindication will then spell success!

You have a deep love of nature and enjoy is beauties. There is something of the poet in your nature and since you have creative talent as well, I might express itself in literature, Even if you do not become a professional you art.or muste. W be an excellent critic, slace you are able to recognise the good and reject that which is Inferior.

You enjoy travelling and will,probably visit most of the for places of the earth during your lifetime. Your ambitions are high and since you have confidence in your own ability, it is likely that you will go far.

By OSWALD JACOBY

NORTH'S bid of three clubs N In today's bund mag reena

weini a little

but it was actually quite clear at the time, Most experts use a response of three clubs after an opening bid of two no-trump to ask

Singe your affections aro near the surface, you should select for a bludable major suit. (It amate who is jelly and demonstrative as well, ns one who will is part of the Stayman Con-

give you the love and devotion which you crave and which keeps vention, which usually begins you emotionally The mood to, do your, best work at all times.

bid of an openings of phe no-You do have artistic temperament, but have learned to curb it trimp and a response of two fectively whenever necessary. clubs for the same purpose.)

willi

South duly showed his bid dable heart, suit, and North thereupon raised to game.

same

To tud what the stars have in store for tomorrow, select your birthday star and lead the corresponding paragraph. Let your birdday star be your daily guide.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29

week-end

Record News: S

THE "HOT" PIANO

To

OF PAUL LINGLE

devotees of the "hot" Erroll's new dance álbum for Ang one, it is plano, the name of Paul Columbla is

labelled "Erroll Garner Plays Lingle has the same impact for Dancing and features such as that of Arthur Schnabel terpsichorean delights as "Stom- or Vladimir Horowitz on the pin' at the Savoy" and the oldle, hep longhair.

"Sweet, Sue,"

Lingle has been poundingfore getting off the rubject the keys around Caliform of planos, Joe ("Fingers") since the sizzling 1920's, yet Carr's keyboarding of "Col- he has bem a hard guy to letalo" for Capitol is one of

the best of his recent singles. pin down on recordings,

There

Bro FO

Good Time Jazz Records

many "hit" eventually persuaded Paul to vocals in the record shops, these major enter their studios. So for days that i would be a

project to list them. But among the first time, the Lingle those worth special mention are Kallen's "Lonely and piano can be heard in the Kitty

"Heartless Heart" for Decco. living room.

"Not and "Whee Baby" by His

long-play recording June Christy for Capitol and and "Everyone contains eight brilliant in "Ricochet"" terpretations of jazz classics, Knows I Love You" by Gogi including "Memphis Blues" Grant for RCA-Victor.

Best "revival" of the week; and "Black Bottom Stomp,"

Another school of plano fans "September Bong" by David and his orchestra for bulll up a following for Rose Erroll Garner, whose style M-G-M.

much different from

has

very

Lingle's.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec, GEMINI (May 22-Julle 21)-to

See that you forget the troubles helpful,

work-a-dny Attending the of the

and change your attitude toward life.

this is 22-Spiritual advice may prove the church of your choice. could

The Stayman Convention is vi doubtful voluc when the responding hand has 4-3-3-3 distribution, atich execlaily true when the open-very ing bidder likewise has distelbution. South

was bring joy. certainly no better off at four

he would hearts 11a7 been at three no»trump.

Not wanting to lend away fcon his high cards, West coen-yeur rest. ed a trump, South looked at with something the

dummy like despair self

CAPRICORN (Dec. 23-Jall have 20-If the week has left you more exhausted than usual, take time out to really catch up on

.

LEO

t

CHOSSWORD

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ACTOR

1. Alliston instrument from a tuvi

(4)

4. Just the place for a circus. (8) D. One of Biko% telonmies. (9)

11. They may be your favourite

chestnuta. (73)

Mistake and a meseszo. (0)

14. Itspent half of 13 Acrom. (3) 15. Arthur'a in Midlothian, (41 17. 10 faced a jobbery, sy times, 141 24. Something win the gepal. (01

Homeone bet on it at Camo LOWII. (J)

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24. pnt temp (anag.), (3, 41) 23. There's money in Lula, čes

20 Walking up it la girl's dream. 197 27. Teat pilote, for instarică, (4) 20. Dive up. (4)

Down

1. Frio and fails an

(C) Krop to sometimes on als, 14)

4. Bottom wore its head.

Deal by a car. 131

191

5. Broken one well-known...

(5)

8. Add 50 to 8 Down and you

have a tree, · (5)

2. Mesti (4) ►

8. Something's

ashtray. (8)

zone from the

14) 19 Ross around.

Ad split by a medium distance Call (0)

~WILLIAM D. LAFFLER 16 Sory. Hoftly, it's the beer

17. Tale went, with the ofreus in

(tomo, (0)

18 A Tourist Trophy i ane, possibly

11.

BY • THE • WAY

•

by Beachcomber

a tart

Stuck, quivering, in Suet's heart, Did Cupid, when he took a pot, this nost important Bungle prove

shot?

MAJOR national scandal nobody on this earth will ever only induce me to call Aachen), show and catastrophe was just averted at a recent Sunday a guilty conscience. Talking of concert to raise money for u wine, I hear that the falling s have charity. A performer was about fortunes of Hollywood stars

take the stage when the already lcd many of the ladies an inexpensive was to substitute manager noticed that he

chemical Chablis for champagne wearing sham eyebrows,

in their swimming pools. Poor Knowing that the L.C.C. is little rascals! CANCER (June 22-July 23) still conducting what is called

byc The heart of C. Suet. Esq. "crusade against shum The quiet pleasures of home or

other ap-brows, fnise noses, and some light entertainment

day can bring theatrical props, for Sunday There should, by this time, be proprinte to the

wear, the manager stripped off happiness.

(July 24-Aug. 23)—the eyebrows, and this saved for AQUARIUS (Jan. 21-Feb. 19)

Cur national reputation Litening to good sermon

ry, decorun, and rational but roused him--A weighly family aller might give you the spiritual and decency,

three depend upon some decisión you enough to draw

mental uplift that can

behaviour. The Klea of using will nees to make. Use good highly important just now.

stage eyebrows to raise money Judgment,

VIRGO, (Aug. 24-Sept. 23) for charily on a Sunday is so PISCES (Feb. 20-Mur. 20)—

Invite a few close friends to repellent to every human in- Attendance at the church of your spend the afternoon or evening stine! that one longs 1 ay hoice will bring you new hope, with you. Plan for some good banners of protest along White- and revitalise your point of view.

hall. music.

A dirty highbrow play

by

club or "LIBRA (Bert 24-Oct. 23)- produceti ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 20)~ Staying at home, if the weather Feed the spiritual hunger within society on a Sunday night is, turns out to be unfavourable, you and you will discover that of course, another inalter. can prove more pleasant than life

be very beautiful,

In passing you thought.

Indeed. TAURUS (Apr. 21-May 21)~ SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22)-

TVillafranca del Paredes Mental and spiritual, as well as You might get started on your A there is an old pulace of

plans. They will physical rest is vitally important Christmas

just at this work out better, if made well the Kings of Aragon. That, and for your welfare

the legend of my fight with time.

ahead.

muleteer at near-by, Monjos. were lis claims to fame. Now there is another. Recently, during the wine-fair, the public нOSE who are sensitive to fountains gushed wine, as nil noise will be cheered by the fountains should. Thicks used report that a noiseless atom- to colour the water at night, as bomb has been exploded in at Aix la Chapelle (which Nevada.

WEST

AK 3 104

763

KJ 103

407

NORTHI

1

4053

♥ KJ 10 9

762

100 3

EAST

A872

❤42

854

KJ052

SOUTH (D) AAQI

A QB 3 AQD

AB 4

North-South vul.

South Wext North-East

2 NT. Pars 3

JV

1'ass

Pass

Pass

Pass 4♥ Pass

Opening lead-❤7

rounds_of_trumps He the ace of clubs low club towards

cashed

Jed 1142

then and the

West, rather naturally, put up the queen of clubs on the second round of that suit-and East mado the fatal error of playing a low club. Enst should have overtaken with his king of clubs in order to cash the jack and then lead either Spade or a diamond.

When West

#

allowed to was hold the trick with his queen.

can

today, you are a bundle of temperament and talent but success of the latter. The stars have given you a touch of nutive genius "but it must be rigidly nurtured and cultivated if it is to reach its fullest expression.

DO must learn to control the former if you are to make a

You are not one who can be poured into any conventional mould. Whenever the attempt is made, you bridle under the Complete freedom imposed restrictions and your work suffers.

to to as you wish is the one answer to your problem. You have a quick temper and must learn to keep it under control, or you will say things-that-you-later-regret, but cannot.retract.

You have a rollicking sense of humour and this should be You have the gift of the written as well as the put to good use. spoken word and can lecture as casily, It seems, as you can write.

You have a keen sense of justice and will. want to see that You would be an enthusiastle everyone gets a square deal, protagonist of any cause in which you devotedly believe. However, you must guard against becoming a little fanatical. Learn to keep your emotional balance, even while championing some good cause. Your affections are deep and your marriage should bring you real and lasting happiness and contentment,

To nd what the stars have in store for tomorrow, select your

of clubs, he found himself birthday star and read the corresponding paragraph.

to lead away from birthday stor be your dally guide. obliged one of his kings.

He chose to

"and"

lead the Jack of spades, and

won with

South

the

queen.

Let your

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30

AQUARIUS (Jan. 21-Feb. 19)

what you arc patient, neglected cor- appears right now to be a set-

Declarer promptly cashed the SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec.

ace of spades and got out with 22)-This might be a good day I the nine of spades. West had to catch up. "on

really advantageous.

to win the trick and now had respondence. You won't receive back, may turn out later to be to strike a second blow in the letters if you don't write them! opponent's cause,

· CAPRICORN (Dec. 23-Jan. West decided to lead a fourth spade, hoping that the ruff and 20)-This is the last day of the

call for month and

Attend

declarer no

may

stuff would do good. South ruffed the fourth revision of your budget.

spade in

in dummy, discarding to it now.

tho

losing

club from his own hand. He then led a low dia- mond from dummy and finessed

nine

West into nine, putting

the

the lead again.

End-played for the third

Auccessive ume,

West had to

lend: a diamond back

to de-

clarer's ace-queen, giving him

free

A

finesse. "A very sound

contract," West commented bitterly, "All you ncoded was three end-plays and on oul- right gift!"

CARD Sense&♦

Q-With both sides vulner able, the bidding has been: North

East South West

1 Diamond Double

You, South, hold: Spades 9-

5-3-2, Heart 0-8-8-2, Diamond

5. Clubs. 7-6-4-9. What do you

do?

CHESS PROBLEM

By J. ZALDO Black, 8 pieces.

M&

D

White, 8 pieces. White to play: mate in two,

Solution 10 yesterday's

A Pass. You have every problem:

reason to be afraid, but you

PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20).

If you can get downtown to the stores, why not get a few of the Christmus names crossed off the list!

ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 20)-- You should be chuckful of energy. Get an early start and you will be surprised at the work you accomplish.

Bo

TAURUS (Abr. 21-May 21)- your guard against deception, especially when It Be comes to business affairs. very astute today.

GEMINI (May 22-Jupe 21)... Don't be busty in making a de- etslon.

Tako all the time you need to think over all angles of a altuation. CANCER

(June 22-July 23) -Optimism under all circum. stances will get you further to- doy than casting a deep gloom over everything!"

LEO (July 24-Aug, 23)-RC- ciprocate for some past favour. Or, If you are in need of help, accept it graciously, knowing

you can return it later on.

VIRGO (Aur. 24-5ppk-24)-- Lots of energy is yours en Krish and bo randy to start the new one tomorrow.

cos do nothing to Improve the Kt4, any; 2, Q, R, or Kt up the old-month with a bang

contract...

· LIBRA (Sep '24-Qot. 23)--- You can mest all the obligations

WHAT'S HIS LINE? which fase you, so don't expend

I would be the males, sheerest madness to take any Retion with so woak a hand,

TODAY'S QUESTION__** The bidding is the same as in the question just answered. You Bouth, hold: Spades 9-6- 3. Hearts K-0-3, Diamonds Q- 5-8, Clubs Q-7-6-4. What you do?

Answer On Monday --

do

- JAKE L. CRUMB

Re-arrango the lotters, to apell his occupation.

(Solution on Page 20)

energy worrying about them.

SCORPIO (Ooj. 24-Nov. 28)... Botter. not do wait too long before givinit your Christinas 11st serious.consideration. Start your

shopping.

some

Suck's unscathed. Oh, can it be. The armour of bureaucracy Blunts the swift barbs intended

Jor The-heart of that colossal bore? She will doubt- And Mimsic? less And

*! Better employment for her mind. When, robed and crowned, she

plays her scene

_Stockport's Plastic Dustbin Queen. Tail-piece

-D—A_R_T_WO_R_D_S

N today's Dart words you have to make your why

from

INTENTIONAL

10 STEAK by re arranging the other 48 words in auch a way that the relationship between any word and

the one next to it a Rovered by one of six rules, it will be an well to remember that iden an well as gilesta can be entertained.

RULES

1. The word may be an anagram of the

word tilat precedes it. 2. It ning tea

synonym of the word that precedes" ft.

9. It may be found by adding one letter

10, or subtracting one

from, or changing one

letter in the preceding

ποτά

START

HEREY

Scor

INTENTIORAL BOTANY (GRACE [ETONTM.

UMP

TOCEAN

CANE

4. It may be associated with the preceding word in a saying, smile, metaphor. or association of ideas,

8. It bony form with the DIG- ceding word a name of a well- known person, place, or thing in fact or action.

NEWCASTLE

COBBLES

LIMBS

08

CONSIDER

| TRADI

BRAVING

เรษา

RACING

TYNE

WAY

6. It may be associated

with

the proceding word in a title or In the action of a book, play, or other composition.

A typical succession of words might be Balon-Loaz

Lenka Slake — Like—District Visitor.

(Solution on Pago 20)

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peer from the pearlles. {4}) Information, siauratively, t

1. Poem of endeavour in the granu

manper.

ga. Without this, the major ha

nothing to stand on, (4)

24. Up Bern then go for a drive

131

.SOLUTION

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PUZZLE

DUMB-BELLS

DID YOU

YES,

MAKE SURE }I BOUGHT

TO BUY

DUCK

EGGS THAT

EGGS

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