1948-10-28 — Page 7

THE HONGKONG" TELEGRAPH," "THURSDAY," UCIUBER="720, (*194

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"When your uncle came he said he was going to spend

a work with us-I wonder if he's got it mixed up with

month or year!"'

LESSON HAND

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'McKENNEY ON BRIDGE

Here's Fine Point

In Blackwood Bid

BY WILLIAM E. McKENNEY

TODAY'S lesson hittar is taken from

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Florence

Cistern's new tenak cntlled "How's Your Bridge Game?". published by Whittlesey House of New York. This hand is No. 23 in the book, and # brings

Ane conerratus: Mack-

defensive

point

wood bidding.

You will note

that in the second

round of bidding. North bids four n

trump, and South responds with five

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HEAD IN THE SAND!

PATENT OFFICE

GRACIOUS SUPPOSE SOMETIME IT SHOULD FORGET WHERE IT.

PUT IT?

Check Your Knowledge

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of the stars.

East opens

the queen of hearts; and declarer plays low from dummy. What should West do?

First of all. West has five hearts, and there are three in the dummy, Assuming that East has opened from a four-card sult, there would be: only one heart in declarer's hand.

Furthermore, Miss Osborn points out, North has more or less indiented that he has only one ace by signing off with five spades. Thut ace should be the spade nce, which would leave East with the ace of clubs. If East happens to hold the ace-queen of clubs, West's correct play at trick one is to go up with nce of hearts and shift to the eight of clubs,

Enst

This defence immediately defeats the five-spade contruct, 44 cashes two club tricks.

EXCLUSIVE TELEGRAPH' FEATURE

POCKET CARTOON

By STELLA

MNBC

WIMBLEDON

YOUR BIRTHDAY.....

Bno

even

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28 DORN today. your life will never, inercialise a new invention or idea.

matter what else, be a duil You can never be happy working You go all out for any new for others. If you are cought in

are IF YOU Idea,

not the Kume dull, routine position, get out originator, Fortunately, however, of it at once or you may lose an you have an excellent sense of dis- Important opportunity which con crimination and are able to dis- be yours if you go in search of it. tinguish good from bad; practical Cultivate your mind 10 meet from impractical; and good-paying highest potentinis and you will be from poor-paying. In other words. very successful.

You

not in

ito

for the market

You have a gentle, sympathetle phoney plans, but will foster ony-

are loving and thing which is sound, even if un- disposition and

You never fail to giye affectionate. trictl.

help to those in need. But learn to judge

whether assistance: is justilled before making personal

crifices.

Hecause of your keen Imagination. you are highly emotional and if you learn to put these two qualities to work for you, constructively, you

To find what the stara have in ean amount to something ingefrust

Int in the creative arts

addition, store, for tomorrow. select your stat ere a born salesman and pres birthday stop and read the corres-

know how to approach those ponding paragraph. Lel your birth whore backing

to com- day star be your daily guide. you need

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29

to

21-May 21) TAURUS (Apr. SCORPIO (Oct. 34-Nov. 22)-An unexpected romance miny bring Confidence in your own efforts will pleasure into your life. Postpone a prove rewarding. What you want journey if it is possible to do so. done is easily accomplished If you De thrifty, too.

are diligent.

BAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 Dec. 22)-All is well for romance but when it comes to mutiers of bus- ners and Dance, go ahead cautious- ly.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 21-Feb, 19)— Postpone important decisions. Your personal life will show improve day, ment through conscientious effort. Not too good a day, however,

PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 21)-

com-

. and the net is an actual remnant from the Centre Court.”

BY THE WAY

by Beachcomber

(June 23-July 23) A

∙FOR THE BUSINESSMAN

Agreement To

German Plants

To Review

Washington, Oct. 27.-An agreement to review the German industrial plants, marked for reparations, to bring them in line with the European recovery programme, has been reached by the three Western occupying powers, the State Department announced here today. Defining the area of agree- ment on the reparations ques- tion, the statement said: "It has been agreed by the three governments that there is a

FAR EAST IMPORTANCE

San

STRESSED

Francisco, Oct. 27.-U.S. Secretury of the Treasury John Snyder, addressing the Common- wealth Club of California today on the United States foreign ald pro- gramme, called the Far East great potential source of strategic commodities and n market of tre- mendous potentialties for our export trade. He

said, however, unrest

holding up economle recovery and trade. Discussing United States aid

was

need to examine certain portions of the reparations lists with a view to determining to what extent some plants

on those lista might better

serve the needs of European recovery if than if re- left in Germany

moved

else. and re-erected where."

The statement said the United Sintes Government hind already mude a preliminary, review of the lists of plants and that a separate list of plants "which require more detailed study" had been drawn up.

This study which it is hoped will be completed within a few weeks will be conducted by the ECA in- dustrial advisory committee.

While Uits investigation is in pro- gress further plants for allocation will be made available lo the Inter-Allied reparations agency.

The statement concluded: "The review in being conducted from the standpoint of European economic recovery and not with the object of bringing about any generat re- the Philippines and the rapid prodjustment of the reparations pro- It is intended by the grammes, three Powern that subject to gress in that country lu economic recovery,

Snyder said "progress | whatever deletions from the repara- made in the Philippines is Indications lists may be agreed as a result tive of the kind of progress which we can hope for with the restora-

political and econorate stabili llon of

tyl In other parts of the Far

He said "The value of

ouir trade with the

Philippines is many times had not prewar. and despite slow recovery

trade

dismantled

of this review, the balance of the reparations programmes shall be brought to a speedy conclusion." COMMITTEE APPOINTED State Department officials, in at- tempting to clarify the announce- the questioned plants would continue, Deliveries of the

plants to the Allied countries would stop until a definite decision had been reached about their future.

statement

that three-Power while the investigation is in progress, other plants not under study will be made available to the 18-nation reparations

for allocation to agency the Allied powers.

GEMINI (May 22-June 22)-Let renson control your emotions, Jump- ing at conclusions will only pileate an already difficult situation.

Think before you net.

PARISIAN elephant, aged CAPRICORN (Dec, 23-Jan. 20)--

CANCER comes to Keep strictly

187, weighing three tons Routine is best when it

when it ip routine I romaner calls for your comes to business. In ronauce and whs taken up in the public lift | business. attention, then everything should marringe, however. the fates are to the restaurant of the Eiffel work out excellently.

smiling in your direction.

Tower, and was there given LEO (July 24-Aug- 23)-Keep champagne. A well-known film close to your home and fireside this actress. in Paris at the time,

Make no unexpected move; be complained that she thrifty In any expenditure; avoid been given this kind of publici-me lines, notably sugar, Philip-ment, said that the dismantling of abrupt changes, too,

fy. "Madame," said an official, Pines exports to the United States, unlike those of other Far Eastern VIRGO (Aug. 24-Sept. 22)-Au"you do not look a day older countries, exceeded prewar levels in Stick to fumiline taks and avoid retive day, but not a reliable one. than 150, and 1 am sure you 1947. making any importanţ change, Your Thoughtlessners and trapulsive

Snyder said the future of United best

Be are still under three tons in needed in

States relations with the Far East Judgment 19

all tion enn only lead to distress.

cautions.

Be patient, madame.

"is of the greatest importance to this weight.

of far west section

the United Your turn will come." (Sept. 23-Oct. 23)--De-

States." He said political conditions in China have not made it possible finitely a pour day. Moderation in The discussion in

for her to make progress towards all your efforts is indicated if you

the library reconstruction and rehabilitation. are to avoid real trouble. Postpone {o

A Journey.

He said "our present China ald programme is intended to give China a respite from the rapid economie deterforation" and to provide her with an opportunity for the establish ment of IDUTC stabie economic conditions, Snyder did not say whether the United States saw a need for modifying thia pro- gramme-United Press,

mntiers.

ARIES (Mar. 22-Apr. 20)-Minor dimentties may

but urise,

with care, you may avert them. A new friendl may become important your future.

RECORDED MUSIC:

LIBRA

A COLLECTION OF GOOD

VOCAL OFFERINGS

By ROBERT TREDINNICK

THIS is a month of vocal records.

Some of them are very good others are so bad that I wonder how they came to be issued,

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once

FOUR

hours had passed. The time of dinner was drawlag near. Lady Shortcake, telling her self

that by now the new tutor should have innded the job ar taken his leave. knocked on the library

The door.

knock Wod drowned in yours of laughter. Shc went in, and paused on the thres- hold as though bitten by a puma. Her husband was standing on his right leg in the middle of the room, and trying to curl his right orm round his left leg. The visitor was kneeling near

clbows him, both pointed outwards,

and his

bauda

from Both

door.

Artur Rubinstein

shows again how imaginative a planist he is, playing Poulene's "Napoli Sulte." The Caprice Itallen" is delightful. clasped behind his neck. He was

trying to pick

up a penny (HMV DB. 6014). Of the good records 1 eommend

the carpet with his mouth. two made by Ljuba Welitsch, wh The City of Birmingham Orenes-had their backs to. the In the year she has been singing here tra, conducted by George Weldon, Foulenough fell sideways,

howling has established herself with a big make a well worth while recording with

of the laughter. The lord She has chosen "Taliana's of Jarnefell's "Praeludium" and

swivelled round, 2. Who is Signor Alcide de Gas-pubile.

manor collapsed, Letter Scene" from Tchaikovsky's "Berceuse." (Columbia DB, 24-45).

waste- and went head-first into n peri

The Philharmonia "Eugen Onegin,"

Writer by

And I give full marks to the latest paper basket. conducted Susskind do a first-rate job In ac- Peter Pears record. Accompanied by companying the singer, (Columbia Benjamin Britten, he sings Brillen's Strange conduct explained

of Purcell's arrangement

Here Queen's Epicedium."

ร ars | 44/HAT on earth—” “ example of perfect team work,

HMV DB. 6763),

3. What is the derivation of the Orchestra. term "ding days"

4. Gauchos are natives of what LX 1100-9). entry?

In April 1 praised the first re- 5. Who is a “Gold Stick In Walt cordings of a young Sicilian tenor,

Giuseppe Di Stefano. ing"

I commend him again for his effortless-singing-

6. Who is the author of "Of Mice and Men," "The Moon is Down."

Tortilla Flat"?

(Ansers on Column 5)

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"WHAT

At the sound of Ledy Shortcake's voice the culprits staggered to - Reginald Dixon plays six. current

their feet, smoothed their clothes: at "Adieu Mignon," and "Wilhelm's hits in his "Melody Moments Number Romance" from Thomas's opera, Four," arranged and played with his and straightened their ties. "Mignon." The orchestral accom- usual skill on the organ. (Columbia were flushed and ill at ease. paniment. conducted by Alberto FH, 3128).

dear," said Shorltake, flapping his Erede. is all that it should bc. (HMV DR. G018).

Dennis Noble sings "Angels Guard Thee" and "Panis Angelicus" - tremely well, accompanied by a qunrtet of strings and Herbert Daw- son at the organ. (HMV B. 9082).

Radio Hongkong

HRIST

0.35,

6. Programme Summary: 6.81, "Off the Shelf: 630, "From the Filina: 7, Edh Lorand Her Viennese Orch. and Marta Excerth (Suptanu); 7.30, La Demi-Heure Franenise (Studio); 5, World and Hume News London Kelas 8.15, The Univer: sity Programme-Suctal Science A

• Social and Political Theory" by Pro- irisor

G, H, D. Cole (BDCTS) "Conserto"-Concerto in B Minor, Op Casals Cello; and 104 (Dvorak) Pau Be Czech Philharmonic Orchestra; 9.15, A Play" "Wanted on Voyage" by Jack

"Minute Two Shepherd.

Episode 9: Pradured for the Hong Kong Stage Club, by Jack Shepherd (Studio); 9.45, Selce Еденталь from the Iiroadway

Success "Brigadoon" 10, World and flome News London Relay): 10.15, Weather Report: 10.10. A Pinnn Recital; 18.30, Muste for Dating: 11, ndio Newsreel (London Relay: 11.15, Weather Report and Close Down.

OUTWARD. MAILS

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20 Closing Times By Air Kunming. Liuchow, Amor,

Shanghel. Nanking. Hankow, Tsingtao, Peiping Hothow and Swalow. 3.30 p.im

Bangkok. Singapore, Batavia, Colombo.

Sydney and Auckland, pm.

Saigon and Paris. 5 pm

Closing Times By Sea & TEATH

Halhow then) pan.

Maran and Tshushan (Bea) 4-pin, Batavia, Sourabaya and Macassar (Box)

5 p.. Kumimoon (Sea) 5 p.m.

Canton (parcela & 2nd class mall) (6)

p.m.

J

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29 Closing Times Dy Air Canton, (Kowloon CPO), 7.50 ... 10

.., 12.30 p.m. 3 p.m. (GPO) 7 q.m 930 a.m.. noon, 250 p.in.

Stronghial, a.m. (reg): 0.30a.m. (ordi.

Taingiao, Shanghal, Nanking, Hankow,

Teiping. Swatow, Amoy and Talpeh, 330 p.m.

Air Parcel Post for USA uply, tKowloon

CPO) 4.30 p.m.: (GPO) p.m.

Closing Times By Bea & Train Maono and Tainalian (BPA) 7.30 a.. Haiphong. Pakbot and Hothow (Sea) 10

4.m.

Stralis (Bra), 2 p.m.

Macao and Tainihan (Bea) 2 pm. Canton (2nd class sail only) (Traine

* p.m

Staighat (in) 3 pmn.

Amoy (Be) p.m. Bangkok (šen) "3 p.m.-

HONGKONG

SHARES

Market Active

The local share market was active this morning,

the Stock Exchange recording a turnover of $1.391,800 for the forenoon session. Several Jasues registered gnins

Transactions and noon prices

BUYERS SELLERS SALES

1080 2000 ,10 2000

7:0 775 20 et 7821% 4.30

follow:-

SHARES

BANKS

HK Dank INSURANCES

Union...... Underwriters

DOCKS. ETC.

K. Wharf (0) 140

I enjoyed the first solo recording hands, "this is the new nephew for LAND, ETC.

Scorchenke," tutor." "Lord from Dolores Gray, star of "Annie Dur

She sings "The said Foulenough with great solem- Got Your Gun." Night Has A Thousand Eyes" and nity. "wisht test my pacacity "for You Can't Be True, Dear. Her tenchingsboy phuzz-physical drill." diction is excellent and her style thoroughly mature and polished. She is helped by an admirable ac- companiment from Low Stone. (Columbia DB. 2431).

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Answors

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said

Thus

The ECA Administrator, Air Paul Hoffman, has already appointed a committee of prominent American industrialists and government officials to make the study of German plants. George M. Humphreys of Clave- land will head the group.--Reuter.

DULL RUBBER

MARKET

un-

on

New York, Oct. 27.Standard contract rubber today closed

to 20 changed

points higher sales totalling 32 contracts. No, 1 10 contract rubber closed five to

Hepeated

points lower on sales totalling 13 contracts.

m The markel was dull, both in

and futures. spota technical efforts to inicet life into the futures market fell flat. The New York Bist showed & small improvement early, but retreated in the face of a virtual absence of con- summer interest.

The uneasiness is attributed In part to

general lack of clarity in the world rubber situation and Indications that production is now outstripping consumption. In most

-100141-circles a continuation of the down-

500 in. 15.00

trend is expected.

Pricer closed as follows:-

Standard Contract Rubber. November in cents per lb.) 20.50 December

January (1940)

February

March

April

20000 22

July

AURUM

500 22.20 November

No. 1 Contract Rubber.

150 140

Both "My

K. Wharf (N) Dock

132

32

500 31

Provident

1500 22

1250 2239

N. PL. Wharf ..

500 7

IK Hotel

เก

HK Land

37

400 77

Sthat Land Humphrey's

XKi Humphreys

8

8.10 2000 00

4000 0.10

170

June

UTILITIES

Tram

22.20

September Delober

1000 1 22

December

Star Ferry .... $30

C. Light (0) 21 20 26.70

100

130

100

132

March 11040)

1000

24

May 2600 25

April

He

July

C. Light (N)

24.20

1500

25

October

500 24

500 - 24 30

November

Electric

43 4175

700

December

Macno Electric

Sandakan Light Telephone

INDUSTRIALS

Cement

25

500 # 25

400 19

3713 201

421 42.00

200 38 155 39

1000 411

300 68

200

is the present Italker Premier.

The

name arose when summer

Star,

During the past 18 months many Drst-rate Peter Yorke recordings have appeared in the supplements. but he has done nothing better than his versions of "Somewhere Beyond3. The Stars" and "No Orchids For My madness of degs was blamed on the

Orchids For My influence of Sirius, the Dog Lady." "in. No Lady," Jack. Strachey has written a being in conjunction with the sun. rival to his popular "These Foolish 4. Mixed Spanish and Indian inhabi

tants Things." (Columbia DB. 2452).

In Argentina, South America. 5. An officer of the British Royal household who waits in close al- sovereign and tendance upon the whose emblem of office is an ebony staff or stick with a gold head. The office was instituted in 1878, G. John Steinbeck.

Count 2

and

For the swing-minded,

hls instrumentalists Basic, ryhtim offer his own "Swingin' The Blues" and an arrangement of that old number, "Sugar" (HMV B. 9691). (Tomorrow-Unusual Angles)

106 SATURDAY SYENDRA PORT D EDITORS PREKN SERVICE.

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"As our fiscal year draws to a close, I want to pay tribute to the staunch soul who kept our food budget balanced! Oh, we ate soup sometimes-and hamburger!

1500 2415

Junn

2000 24,00 Augunt

1000 24

September

23025

1700

20.03 bld

20.77 nomical

20.72

20.02 bld

20.02 nominal

20.05

20.04

P

20.50

20.45

21.04 nominal

21.05 traded

20.03

20.65

H

20.77

20.63

20.60

20.33

20.40

-Uniled Press.

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vt 40 20040.40

3200 @ 4111⁄2

LONDON FUTURES

London, Oct. 27-Priern In the rubber

closed as follows:-

релее

market here today

Octuber/December (In

per 1.)...

January/March

April/June

12-7/10

$2-5/18

United Press.

N.Y. FOREIGN

EXCHANGE

Argentine Peso (Oficial) .... V380.2977 Argentine Peso (Unofficial)

16:00

400 40

Rope

20.10

300 F

STORES, ETC.

Dairy (0)

4713

Chile England France

New York, Oct. 27.

Dairy (N)

4013

67 40.

482

2007

Australia

3.23

Brazil

0400

Watson (0) .. boy

200 $0

400 * 50% 500 00

Belgium Canada

0720

.0230

1.03%

Watson, IN) COTTONS

Ewo

.0032

.3026

20

200 11 200 or 10

Mexico

.1450

New Zealand

4.03%

Peru

.orio

181 17

Portugal

South Africa

Sweden

Switzerland

65

200 * 13

800

1000

CHINA PRODUCE QUOTATIONS

New York, Oct, 27

Aniseed oil, per ib. F.O.B.

New York

Chesta il For

New York

1. F.O.D.

Agar ayat per lb. F.0.1:

New York

quity

Sandalwood, in drums, des

penting on Quantity Tung oil, in tank cars, F.O..

New York, per th. Beryllium, (10 to 15 percent}

per ton............... Molybdenum, (90 percent)

për ib.

US$0.20/02

2,00/2.50

9.38/3.25

13.00 nom.

0,11-14 nom.

24.00/20.00

DAS -United Press.

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Shangbal Netherlands Batavia

Ingapore Hongkong

lied Press.

Exchange Rates

Business was done in the local un- official exchange market this morning at the following rates:

Sterling pound not (per £1)

19.8. dollar per 1) Gold bare (per fueli FIC plastre (per 103) Slam tenta (per 100) NEI guilders (per 100)