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"Look at it this way. Do I over ask you to clean up my workshop after I'm finished with it?"
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by Beachcomber
›ASHIZ-HATTIN, the Aiablan backwards
milkman who run
12 under nine a mile minutes, was lold by his union that he had got the wrong idea.
But had he? What Is wrook about
running back Or sideways, for that wards?
couldn't £00 going," forgets could certainly sce where he was coming from, which is more than can be said for the man who runs forwards. One end of the course is as good as the other, for all practical
JACOBY matter? The official who said,
ON BRIDGE
It's Bad Leading Away From King
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"Obviously where he was that he
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purposes, especially as noboly who runs a mile does it because By OSWALD JACOBY
he cares a fig about either end ĽAVERYBODY knows that it's of the course. His only interest Pit the nway is the winning-post. dangerous to lead from king. Such a lead may winalng-post at the wrong end give declarer a free finesse and of the course without telling the thus hand him a trick that he numbers, and you will see what I mean. Nobody runs backwartis couldn't win for himself.
by mistake. deliberate #q
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When you can afford to walt, therefore, you avoid lending away from king. general, this is true of hands
in which there are no long side sults.
All you have to do is get
your king will eventually make a trick.
It is an net ag running forwards.
One must drink to live
windows
THE weather was sattre. The Mayfair of the bar were wide
pen, and the little tables had been pushed as close to them as posible. Every now and then, when the witen- ion of a drinker was momen- ully diverted from his glass, from a king must be disregard-n hand stole through one of the ed.
When a long side sult is avail- able, however, you must gel your trichs before declarer manages to discard his losers. Fast action is so important that the danger of leading
away
windows, and after a momoni the glass was put back-empty. Rows broke out as one or other drinker was accused of taking
In today's hand, for example, West led the king of spades and then timidly refused to lead away from his king of diamonds, Instead, he led the ten of hearia | someone else's glass, and through dummy's long sult.
It
This was a fatal mistake. didn't matter whether East took
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when
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several glasses <Hisappeared altogether. The manager and the barmen began to argue with the customers. Vulces were raised....Outside the bar, in a small courtyard, Foulénough erouched under a window-ledge, drinking at his case.
In passing
THE proposal to use 40 acres
of Mitcham Common us
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rubbish dump is evidently the Orst step in the policy of Utter- concentration,
the Theory that enaTIOUS masses of litter in selected places arc more
on
THE CHINA MAIL, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 30, 1954.
YOUR BIRTHDAY.
BORN
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 30
BY STELLA
today, you are specially to take advanÍNEN interes en Bierattire said the arts and it sa likely that you will be most content if you choose one of them safework. You are inde pendant in action, original in your thinking, and fool
parucular frustration and restraint if you are forced to work for others. Be it you plek a job where you work for yourself, you'll be happy.
You will probably know quite early in life what you want to do and then wet out toward your goal, Being practies) and self-relian, you mitast learn to pay a little more mi- tention to your intuitive powers. They are strong and you must not disparage their force for good in your le
Fortunately you have good balance of intellect and in your make-up-one of the A which makes for B20ocas in the arts and the profession
There are varying moods in your aspect; worne good, some poor. Learn
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of the good
phases and do your important work then. When, things seem “ggin you.” hide your time and wait for now arpect. It will come and you with prOKTORE
all the faster for having walled. Don't force things, when times
Door, it you inherit money, in your twenties or thirties which you well may-ullilan it, to the best possible advantage. WIS you, marriage is apt to take rond on in your te. Your carver cornos Howk, y
Harnden.
of France; poel: Madn
Among those who were born on this date And atatorian actor:
VIII Charles
W. Bewell, Harriet
ollamy, ectrom. To find what the stars have in store for you tomorrow, select jour birthday ilar and read the tortER- ponding paragraph. Let your birth. day star be your daily guide,
THURSDAY, JULY 1
CANCER (June 22-July 23)—It may be diMcult to keep your mind of the job they summerý days, but it has to be don
LEO (July 21-Aug; you don't is not the dar'a rull today f
get exactly what you want! Best to take on layward look,
VIRGO (Aus. 24-Sept 23)- Imagination on the job can bring
Make new intereurt.
all changes gradually, however. Get The Down's okay.
Linna (sept. 24-00L. 23)—A new idea can solve a perplexing problem. Others may be counting on your Initative just now, too.
SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov. 2) Tact may be of the utmost importainer in reconciling difference
Among triends. Be the peacemaker.
BAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 2)— Char out things you don't need old and outworn ideas. Take clauren a new look at life.
CAPRICORN (Dec, 23-Jan. 29)--- Whatever happen, don't let your • well get involved in an argumersi between friends.
AQUARIUS (Jan. El-Feb. 19)—You have a wonderful inspiration today but study, 11 carefully before put iing 11 Into production.
PISCS.S
(Feb.
19-Mar- 20) Although your mind ja worlding st top speed, you may And Nawa in putting ideas into operation. Take CATO.
ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 20)-Friend- hip should be reciprocal give as well as you receive to acquire the greatest happiness from St.
TAURUS (Apr. 21-May 21)-Your health may need a careful checking.
DUMB-BELLS
IVE BEEN TRYING
TO THINK
OF A WORD
FOR "Two, WEEKS!
HOW
ABOUT FORTNIGHT
Balance hours at work, and restitui recreation more carefully.
GEMINI (3fay 22-June 21)-Pay attention to any slightest warning to be safe to follow!
goal today. Intuitione are kely
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1. Made up of eleven probably
Patty quarrein, (4) 8. For tort-cepecially of a
name. (7)*** 14. Land of romantle books, 11. Cater without predit. (a) 12. Plowers that make, un alp. (0 19. Odd. not funny ha 10. AD version la
Coasted. (3)
17. In a medlar
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JP. I rebate in on anagram. (W) 41. Point for a mathematician (14) 22. Madmen about railway engines?
Cautiously watentul, (4)
often with mild. 148
town
Tall and handsome. (9)
2. Many were to work in wartime
bird you rally around.
(8)
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u can make an sangrar this in 12.
A. Ona third leaves 4 Down. (4)
6. The shopman sometimes duce
this to pricon (6)
7. Bright baby la called this,
2. Animal I trap. maybe.
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14. Damn thla sock weede this
10.
In the extreme. (5)
Wilderness la paradise
OLUNDUHEN 18 You may
Bud omar.
old
be tied to
this f
Joy do
work. (4)
UNDAINAVU GLUFTWOOD 20. PEO BOLLADONA minus the post- #gript (8)
Testerday's geïntion,
WOMANSENSE
Tweed For
Autumn
by EILEEN ASCROFT
Tweed trios for autumn are featuring
of the In many Fashion Fortnight parades. You will be seeing a lot of these this coming season with slim-skirted Brita and matching loose straight top coats. Ideal for town or country, work or play Colour combinations of black mixed with royal blue, tan or the lovely new winter white are most effective.
-(London Express Service)
Household Hints
To remove sticky labels from bottles and jars, use a pleco of soreen wire, shaped into a pad and with the ends folded under to prevent cutting the fingers,
Glue a paper plate to the bot- tom of a paint tin to catch the drippings.
way, you saye
MODERN MARRIAGE SERIES NO. 3
Have
The Newly Married
To Adjust Themselves-
By W. W. BAUER, M.D.
Mutual
not
only forre unwelcome persons
IF two people could m by custes friction and wears down queatly upon the pures, Friends
themselves, they might es- cape some problems. But they would create others. Marriage Involves numerous adjustments to each other, to families, to community, to friends, to recreation, to money, and to unexpected problems.
A wisely chosen
affection but magnifies dif- acceptable to both;, ebould be developed, and insatisfactory ferences,
relationships allowed to drift Money should be a joint affair slowly apart, or separate friend- -ether an agreed-upon divi- ships enjoyed separately-and sion of income and expenses amicably. with separate barik accounts, or a joint account with equal access and scrupulous care the
oh
part of each to use the
as much as finito programme of honeymoon investment gives that
and
SOLUTION
Who shall have the. family family income wisely and save car, and when? Joe likes golf,
enjoya possible. A do Jano
CORLETTE." Jim latestah, Joan loves it, saving
Athletics are the breath of life security to Jetry; Janet is the bookish
Jacqueline. Jestroy ardent; Jennio la cool. And so far into the years of matri- mony.
is a great help in getting a w which is a great help in bridg- good start. It is usually best ing other problems. Money is type, Jack loves bridge; not to undertake a strenuous trip. The wedding pr
preparations have been physically and emotionally exhaustin
lak and the tho
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no panacea, but it is easier to bores be objective about other ferences if there' la no clal anxiety.
RELATIVES
dif Anan-
15
and
What to do? The solu- tion of all these probleme and new relationship
couple sensitive to ob-
countless others
Hem in young
Ilving and servation
and letting live; comment,
giving The in-law atuation has been taking; tolerance, pecially when the latter is i
understand- timed and In
tarte. A reatly complicated by so-called ing, forbearence, unselfishness, рост
I do not consider concern for the other partner's may humour. quiet place, where there
and .barbed comment happiness as well oa one's own. bo rest and relaxation and time jokes
about in-laws, either funny or What does all this add up to? to at gradually into the man-
In good taste. in
When two Maybe-It's love, and-wife pattern, is best.
families ut differing tastes and If the bride has been earning backgrounds, with national, Tomorrow: Foundations for and has stopped work, she will cultural and financial variants, Successful Matringo Laid' in thereafter depend upon her are brought together through the An Atmosphere of Harmony. husband for money, unless she marriage of two
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of their mem- has savings or an income of bers, it is not surprising her own.
condicts arise. This is a time If she is carning, an out arrangement must be made as for mutual tolerance and for- to how his
and her
Social Intimacy should ba money are to be used. If she
naturally is carning more than her hus allowed to develop band, the ugly face of jealousy may intrude. If one side the in-laws is well off and the other is pow, unwise generosity on the part of those who can afford it may complicate situation.
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the
JOINT FINANCES Many husbands will have the old-fashioned idea of "doling"
with
as it would with new friends, not forced because of new re- lationship.
dis-
Meddling is one of the worst faults of relatives, It should be lovingly but firmly
couple couraged, the young Blanding together against both sides of the family if necessary. But they should not touchy about natural manifesta- tions of interest in their affairs
be
based on parental affection,
too
Cut carrots and other long out money bit by bit, and im- plying if not asking the ques- vegetables lengthwise. This
tion, "What did you do their nutritive
that ten bucks I gave you last If one partner does not like value in the cooking.
work?" Many brides Gro not the friends of the other, it is. skilful in making the most of money. Indeed, with relation to almost every marriage prob- leer's is
*- for
both provement in
Rust stabs on clothing often a soaking in will give in to lemon juice, after which the salt and the garment dried in swalight
•
To make sure Icaf vegetbles are cleansed thoroughly, im- merse them in cold salt water and then rinse several times in fresh water.
BOYS' AND GIRLS' MAGAZINE
A Talk on the Garden Wall
-Epart, Glive and Chirpfe Discuss Flying- By MAX TRELL
AVERY day at half-past five hygienic than little bits every- Knart, the shadow-boy with where. By the time all the the turned-about name, Glive, trees have been felled in Hyde the Small, and Chirple Sparrow Park, Kensington Gardens, met on top of the garden wall, Green Park, and St James's Park, this whole arca would mako rubbish-dump worthy of the dignity of an Empire'a capital, Singing ton-ton ton-
the ace of hearts at once or heldtaine ton-ton. it up. South could easily estab- lish dummy's hearts, draw trumps and discard his losing diamond on one of dummy's
high hearts. Hence South. made
his doubled contract.
West should have seen that dummy's long heart suit would give declarer discards unless the defenders acted with all possible speed.
News item
A
It wasn't a very high wall.
shell in a friendly way, "it's no use being sad about not having wings. I can't fly either."
"Everybody should have wings," said Chirpic.
"I wish everybody did," said Olive,
At least, it didn't seem high to
"Wouldn't it be wonderful," Chirple Sparrow. That was be- cause, being a bled, be only ld Knart, "it we could all fly found in the air whenever we had to fly up to the top of it or wanted to. Suppose we were (what was more usual)
fly playing with a ball. We could down to it from the lowest branch of the chestnut, tree throw it in the air and go flying, which stood right next to the after it before it came
down,**** wall. It was as easy as walk- ing down a step.
He stood on
..
"I wish I could fly" Glive" fold Chirple.
SEVEN-MILE-LONG traffic Jam walted 21 hours while
"I've got a better ideá,” saldi a duck crossed and re-crossed
dilve. You could fly up with the Fulham Road yesterday. The
An Easy Reach
the boil, higher and higher and
"Just like taking a walk," said fest vehicle in the queue was a
The wall didn't seem too high drop and wait for it to bounce wouldn't be on the ground.". higher. Then you could let It
Gilve, "except that our feet specially built torry, taking a 193-ton gas-plant, 146 feet long, for Knarf either.
While firemen the big white stone at the bot- up again."--. From West's point of to Crediton
This was the kind of talk that away, tom of the wall, placed his "The best idea of all,” såld vlow, it was dangerous to lead were leading the duck
wall and Chirpic, "would
and Kaart the diamonds--but it was even broakdown gangs arrived to pull arms on top of the
be to bounce Glive and Chitple to lead the gas-plant to bits, so that it being a boy pulled himself right the ball against more dangerous not
the moon and enjoyed best of all, just talking could them
Hammersmith | up. got over
catch it in an armful of clouds." about flying around or jumping around. climbing Bridge. This caused another
around · or talking about seeing and doing It was four-hour stoppage.
Enjoyable Talk
things that they hadn't ever then found that the lorry taking the gas-land had broken down,
done before or seen before or and trafik had to be diverted.
3
at
If West leads a diamond the second trick, South's ace is forced out at once. When East gets in with the ace of hearts, he can lead a diamoris, and the setting trick-Is taken at once.
·CARDS07140
Qwith both alder vulner- oble, the bidding has been:
South West North East
3 Diam. 1 Spade 2 Clubs 2 Spades
You, South, hold: Spades 8-9, Hoaris Q-7-0, Diamonds A-K- Q-7-4-2, Clubs K-2, What do
you dor
A-Bla three diamonds,, Your diamond strength and length w worth showing by mean D£«K free-rubidi. You have mabkinis“ thally✨ipare" khan, 'n 'minimuuto opening bid and taw• therefore well afford' to! speak" inafond of
STODAWA QUESTION/
CHESS PROBLEM
By J. HARING Black, 72 places,
... :
But, for alive, the Snell, it was a very high wall indeed, I was like climbing to the top of amountain.
sold Knart, after
"There should be a store where
"And then," start curly. In the morning to be that nothing could be more fun
He often had to chirple and Glive had decided. Even known about before. sure, he got to the top in time to meet his two friends at half- past five in the afternoon.
than bouncing a ball against the a person like me could buy a moon and catching it in on orm- pair of wings if he wanted to," ful of clouds. "if Glive and 1 mld. Glive.
But for Gilve, the Snail, it was bad wings like you, Chirpio, we worth all the trouble. For when
could all go flying together over
But he know
there never
ha anally reached" the top, all the fields and over the houses," would be.
tired and out of breath, he always met the two people he liked best in the whole world. Besides, Glive learned what was going on in places where he could never hope to go--no, not- even if he lived to be a thousand years old.
"What it like," Olive, saked Chipple "one day," "to be "up at the tippy-top of tree?"
t
Bald Chirpic, "overy thing that's big looks amall.
We White, plect White to play: mate in two,
say! look |Alphy-
you don't how, do kmell things then” yöu're “cup at the
moment's
Rupert and Billy Goat—24
im- partners.
Cultured Pearls
not necessary to cut them cold FALCONERS
on
since a certain courtesy: tolerance can be practised both sides.-Beither in "good practice for
partner to
one
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