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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, SATURDAY, JULY 10, 1948.

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YOUR BIRTHDAY

BORN today, you

SATURDAY, JULY 10

simillar

problems.

by STELLA

You have the ability to attract money and never seem to want for the material comforts of life. In

arc astern spending too much energy on the

of individuals, pre troubles

thus disciplinarinn but you.

your strength which willing to set the example yourself. wasting However,

to might be put into broader plans for you expect others follow you and if they don't, you helping whole groups of people fact, you are very thrifty with your

.and at times show You resources You are having have little use for them.

apt to fall distinctly miserly tendency, You not exactly intolerant of the ideas women are especially

bother into this restricted pattern. Widen are generous In a good cause but of others you junt don't

It takes

lot of with them,

your horizons by activity in your sometimes onc way

the other! There is a strong spiritual Church or community rather than persuading before you will part and ethical senso in your nature: sitting around and listening to your with a cash contribution. You can afford to be a little more opth", right in right and there is no pale friends' troubles!

handed. Aray in your moral spectrum.

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To ward those who think as you do, you are kindly, sympathetle and helpful. You will always be ready to assist someone else Bolva personal problem, Guard against

BORN today, you have your full

share of originality, wit and charm. Your speaking voice is bet ter than average and with lessons, you might even become n

pro- fessional singer. Since you have a talent for mimiery, the singe, radio or opera might offer A successful You have inherited the career, business acumen of your sign and should be able to make considerable money. You will, however, make your best mark, when in partner- ship with someone who can take care of detail work while you con- centrate on idens.

You are fond of good literature and the drama but dislike anything second rate, You are not a recluse, by nature, and will want to get out inio society and enjoy the com- panionship of others.

SUNDAY, JULY 31

You women have a definite in- terest in fine clothes and have ex- cellent taste. You might select de- signing or merchandising as your held for a career, were you to seek one. Some types of advertising, and promotion would also appeal to you. Sincere and affectionate, you often

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To find what the stars have in stare for tomorrow, select pur birthday star and read the corres- ponding paragraph. Let your birth- day star be your daily guido,

in this regard for the best happiness and contentment.

You are not always. os tactful as you might be and could cultivate diplomacy. You will say what you think to any one, under all circum- stances, and sometimes your opinions will boomerang as you often change emotions control your furious for doing so. As you grow tics this is actions and then, later on, are. Your opinions. If you go Into poli

especially necessary: carefully, before older, you will be inclined to hide think very your true emotions behind a screen speak.

Ict

your

you

of upconcern. This is not always To find what the stars have in the best atitude; for sometimes store for tomorrow, sclect your these repressions will cause more birthday star and read the corres- damage than your impulsive en ponding paragraph. Let your birth- thusiasma. Select the middle road day stor be your daily guide.

CANCER (June 23-July 23)- SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22)- PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar, 21)-- Personal dod social affairs are favoured, but don't try and tackle a brief-case full of business. This 1s your home and family day.

LEO (July 24-Aug. 23)-Use the day for spiritunt advancement but do not put yourself in opposition to anyone of the opposite sex.

VIRGO (Aur. 24-Sept. 22)- Rest and relax umid congenial surroundings and friends. Your health

now of the utmost importance.

(Bepl 23-Oct. 23) It motoring be careful on the road. Caution will ayold accidents. Visit your relatives,

LIBRA

CANCER (June 23-July 23)- Take nothing for granted, especially deal. Avoid extra- In a business vagance in all plans for expansion.

100.

LEO (July_24-Aug. 23)—If job- hunting, go after one but make sure it is exactly as represented before you accept it. Be cautious.

VIRGO (Aug. 24 - Sept. 22) — Avold adding further expenditures to an already over-loaded budget. Be thrifty and you will also be wise. LIBRA (Sept. 23 - Oct. 23) A slow day, so go slowly.If you must make a change. Better to stick to routine if you possibly enn now.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24 Nov. 22)- Don't depend upon luck today. Make

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Don't mix business and your affections today. Keep each safely pigeon-holed In a separate compart-

ment.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 22) Plan to enjoy the society of your own home circle and those who nay come to visit. Bd diplomatic.

CAPRICORN (Dès. 23-Jan, 20)- A day for spiritual reconnaissotice! Study your own motivations. Be sure they are sound. Socially picasnut. too!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 21-Feb. 19) - A better-slay-at-home day for you. Avold travel: let others come to see you for a visit for a change.

MONDAY, JULY 12

1

all

plans carefully, avolding journey, if you possibly can do so.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec, 22) Nothing goes as expected today, so be guarded In your relations to- wards others. Postpone romance.

Optimism will pay excellent dividends right now. Look on the bright side of things for happiness.

ARIES (Mar. 22-Apr. 20)--- Continue to guard your health. Seek spiritual guidance it perplexed and you will be rewarded.

may

TAURUS (Apr. 21-May 21)- Powerful help from friends come as a surprise. This is one of your most influential days if used right.

GEMINI

(May 22-June 22)- A public gathering may cause you special enjoyment. You may also receive pleasure from your devotional duties.

ARIES (Mar. 22-Apr. 20)—All partnerships should be scrutinised cnutlously before embarking upon them-even remantic ones.

TAURUS (Apr. 21 May 21)--- Definitely a poor day. Batten down CAPRICORN (Dec. 23-Jan. 20) — the hatches and ride out the stormy Be tactful in handling affairs in the weather, Skies clear by tomorrow. home circle. Best to avold travelling Wholesale transactions appear

GEMINI (May 22-June 22)-am today if you can.

ail AQUARIUS (Jan 21-Feb. 19)— right but be on your guard against If you are expert in anticipating any misrepresentations. Be open trouble and side-stepping it, then and frank. you may avoid complications. Stay alert.

PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 21) -- Postpone development of new plans. Stick close to normal routine and pay attention to all delali work now.

Skeleton Crossword

IN This Crankword the black

well as the words, are left in the Notver to 1. Four bluck sztiuřen und dre clue numbers have heen titserted to give you a NOITE,

1 pattern forined by the lock squared is syissmetrical: the top hase of the pattern, matejsen the bottrum balt, and the two sides correspond. Hồ 203: CÔT || in 12

CLUES ACROSS 2. The unin

Seligible Jargon of the arm of flolland and Hollandr two words).

v. Not, how

over Nat Qubbin висор

10. The umpire

Who ha Kivan thta

Becomarily griausted.

11. This father

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in the

Ariny

12. You

want

us to follow

the messenger ? Then ring the belf.

16. Ju the time of year for troop

movement.

18. Strangers in their cups, par

19. Go on the bend, shall we say ? 20. The 18th of 10 Across, maybe. 11. Tun agrood (DHAR,),

34. The distinctive part of this

city is in the centre.

20. They are liable to be collared

as any tho,

29. If nothing be added to our food quota, what speeches you'll ot

10. She comes back looking no

diferent.

1. The Bovan brood ↑

92. Wherein those in dimeulties

und accommodation ↑ words).

CLUES DOWN

(two

1. is it stuffed with couch-graan ?

Carriage trail.

From whom those in digeul ties should also be able to obtain accommodation!

more black. kuaren at once to correspild will) those given.

Note that there is no | Arrows, therefore the second square from the left in the top Bae and the three

corresponding ones most. ulso be bluck ones.

Since 21 Across is an ensgram. the aulution word must be of nine letters.

Except where they may occur in phrases, words of less than three. letters are not used.

4. As his profession is dying out, ›

its plight is obvious.

d. More than hard of hearing

proverbially. (tour words).

Q. A fragrant season, we hear,

7. It's a frost.

B. We've a strong desire to change

anoto

13. Ori-or man, pomibly.

14. It's volatile in the Netherlands, 10. Not a straightforward goes at

thing to may ?...

17. Lip? Could be: 1 enough to yway

near

22. As a method of eleuating it's nothing less than matancholy,

23. What one expects the next part

at the programsão to do.

24. A man in a post would rather

not catch this nah,

20. The terrain of the Thief of

Bagdad.

27. This list is not printed.. 20. Looks both ways

NANCY A Little Foresight

I BOUGHT

AN APPLE

TREE,

SLUGGO

(Solution on Page 14);

NOW I'M GOING TO PLANT

You

BY

SIDE GLANCES

By Galbraith

COFR. 1946 KY NEA SERVICE, 186, 7, 16 REG. I I. FAT, OFFE

"Come on, I know whore our abots are-I'll just feel along hore till I come to that man's bald hand again!"

WEEK-END QUIZ

1. What is mosaic art?

2. Where is the Kimberley diamond mine?

3. What Is virgin olive oil? 4. From what is, rum dis- Uilled7

(a)

5. Heligoland means dominion of tho devil, (b) holy land, (c) land of the sun?

6. The stamped pattern on brogue shoes originated from (a) a sign belonging to a Scot- tish clan, (b) the need to let out

when

fording

water

of

streams, (c) making home- cured leather mere supple?

7. Now many sheels paper are there in

ream? 8. The original commandos were (a)

mis. pirates, (b) slonaries, (8) Boer Irregulars, (d) an Aslatle race that over- ran Europe?

9. How many claws should a cat have?:

10. The Camberwell Beauly is or was (a) an Edwardian actress, (b) a butterfly, (c) an onlon, (d) z Derby winner?

Answers on Page 14

THE WAY by Beachcomber

7OU may be the boss of a THIS extract from Major museum," said Toinette Bledisloe's "Pea-Pushing With- Ordonneau to her carp-faced out Tears" seems to contradict the escort, "but don't expect me to claims of Hemel Hempstead for the kiss you every time you show alternate-nostril method, and those of Evans, the Aberbananer Wizard, me a fossilised horse."

for the whole-nose method. In the However meritorious its aims may be, the nev

lertaking called annual pen relay push this third Education ano ...tion for Leisure method was used at Axminster, I

wrong name. It is lower and more exhausting, but suggests priggish interference

In fact, with more graceful to watch.

was recommended by Misa

hus chosen the

a man's leisure, and already every it

thing on earth is arganised until Flannelle, head-mistress of

the

it reeks of asafoetida. "Have you Towers, as an aid to deportment

no culture, Norman?" os the speed-

deman's wife said when he carved for young ladies.

a heart on the plastic-oak refectory

fable.

The milky way to freedom

γου

own

YOU are to be allowed to choose

vour

milkmen. If that Isn't freedom rather slowly broaden- ing down from precedent to pre- cedent, you ntay call me Mimi Wilcox. But by the time you have plucked

up enough courage to de- cide that perhaps it isn't really torong, not à sin, to choose your milkman, your milkman may draw back haughtily and inform you that he doesn't want your custoin. And if one

milkman grows a beard, there will probably be a milk strike. So, even after the generous gesturg 'ut the Government to the grateful serts, you may have to get yourself re-zoned in duplicate before 'dairless are nationalised to save dollars and to stimulate, the export driye.

A third method

cara,

the

To push the pea, use only the. extreme upper tip of the leaning well over the pea.

WHY ARE

You PLANTING

IT'SO ···

DEEP?

7LOSE,

CHESS PROBLEM

• McKENNEY

ON BRIDGE

Cross-Ruff Brings Top Tourney Score

BY WILLIAM E. McKENNEY

THE

THE national tournament direc-. tors of the American Contract Bridge Lengue seldom get a chance to play In tournament,

being

When

busy directing and scoring, they do play they usually are tops on the percentage and mathematical hands.

Daniel Mahoney, tournament director of the league, played to- day's hand. He knew, when the dummy went down that many paire would be in six diamonds. How could he make all of the tricks?

in

He added up the ace of spades,

diamonds ace of hearts, five dummy and the ace of clubs. Eight tricks. Some way or other he had to make two or three extra dia-

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By T. FROLANDER

'Black. 5 pleces.

monds and Q couple spades.

of

•

White, & places.

White to play and mate in three.

Solution to yesterday's problem:

1. Kt-13, any; 2., Q. B, or (Ct nates.

By Ernio Bushmiller

I DON'T WANT

TO BOTHER WITH A LADDER

WHEN THE APPLES ARE

RIPE

my.

extra

tho

le won the opening loud of king of spades in dummy, discard- ing a heart from his hand. Now! he ruffed a spade with the five of diamonds, cashed the ace of clubs and discarded a heart from dum- Ho ruffed a' club in dummy with the six of diamonds, ruffed another spade with the Jack of diamonds, rulled another club, led tha Ave of spades and ruffed It with the ace of diamonds. Then all he had to do was to lead the queen of diamonds, overtake in dummy with the king, cach the two diamonds to pick

the ย trumps, and his two spades were good, giving him 13 tricks and # top score on the board.

bif

INSECT SPRAY

WITH DOT

When there's bif Ineedn't use my fist!

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