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-THE- HONGKONG. TELEGRAPH, SATURDA

NOVEMBER 18, 1948.

SIDE GLANCES

By Galbraith

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EXCLUSIVE 'TELEGRAPH' FEATURE

by STELLA

YOUR BIRTHDAY.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 13

HONN today, you have a highly in- do a lot of dreaming. But you have although you may not wear your

the onco Sous

for there is a practical made up your mind in the selection of a life partnery your marriage will reality, streak in your nature.

times, to too slow, at

be an exceptionally happy one. You, Ruther

especially the fair cox, aro onco it is of make up your mind, made up, you are net and deter attractive to members of the opposite mined

push through to your goal sex and should have several offers can be of marriage before you make your matter what. You

final decision. absolutely stubborn when crossed

will, but To find what the stars have in your for tomorrow, select or pushed against your

docile when led store

you birthday, star and rend the corres- exceedingly

by someone

ponding paragraph. Let your birth- diplomatically either love or adinire.

and, day star be your daily guide. Your affections are deep

to know the why of everything and gives you no your restlers mind turcease. Parents of children born on, this day must mulde and direct them carefully at an early age to culuvate their best talents.

Frank, open

straightforward, no and you are the type to go in where even angels might fear to tread. You are quite the reformer at heart and must be satisfied with taking things, one step at a time. Your imagination and visualisation, is vivid and you

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you

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 14

are fond of animals and probably, always will want to have à pet in your home.

Affectionate and home-loving, you will be happiest if you wed at an have n early age and have a large family, early in You are very fond of children and will make an excellent parent. You may need to guard against being too indulgent.

Bdividualist

ORN today, you

and want to go your own way through life and let others go theirs. Freedom and In- dependence are important to your outlook. Although high temper, you learn, life, to keep it well under control unless you are pushed around too much. Then, you bash out and be come a harsh opponent.

fond of the If a man, you are

will enjoy active outdoors and sports. You have a great deal of If you are physicn!

energy and careful, your health should be ex- ripe old age. You cellent into a

Fond of books, you it so tralued. also ought to be able to write well. Even if you do not write for your lying, you will probably get quite a reputation for letter writing.

Although sometimes hasty in your judgment, you are always fair and counted on ag a champion of the honest in your bellefs. You can be

When it comes to a life career, underdog. select something in which you pre

To And what the stars have in

for

your working directly with people. You

a store

tomorrow, select is called live what probably "nose for news" and would make birthday star and read the corres- A) excellent reporter. Interviewer ponding paragraph. Let your birth- or even a detective or trial attorney, day star be your daily guide.

901:- fo

CANCER (June 23-July 23)--- PISCES (Feb. 29-Mar. 21)—A SCORPIO. (Oct. 24-Nov. 22)—A

day

social Spiritual matters are of paramount for pleasant good day for the Improvement of good

of close friends and importance today, so derive benefit Help popularity. Make gatherings your personal

the sick: visit the needy. progress along some sprelle line of relatives. This is an auspletous time from your devotional duties,

for personal matters. endeavour.

LEO (July 24-Aur. 23)-By doing ARIES (Mar.

20)- 22-Apr.

good deed-today, you may Spiritual advice can be very helpful your

unexpected happiness. Analyse your own motives. derive an now. Know where you are going: plan Your future looks bright now, Make

your plans. reach your goal.

24-Sept. 22) VIRGO (Aur. TAURUS (Apr. 21-May 21)-In

should bring dealing with merchants, bankers or Personal affairs, especially those on your attorney, you may anticipate the domestic scene,

Get some un happiness. Look forward to a social

event. excellent results.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct, 23)-If you official advice, perhaps.

GEMINI (May 22-June-22)-Sur-

co-operative, you may expect Brons and dentists appear to be

benefited today, favourably

take a Journey for necessary, business and reap a reward.

(Nov. 23-Dec. BAGITTARIUS 24-Seck spiritual guidance if perplexed and you will find your. energies renowed Personal templation is advantageous.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 23-Jan. 20)- New Outlook is not improving. friends and perhaps a new environ- ment will brighten your prospects, The unexpected can be good.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 21-Feb. 10)-A fine day for travel or new adven

is tures.

Even the unexpected likely to be a very pleasant surprise,

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 15

are

If excellent remills. Take a trip to attend a social event if you wish,

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 23)-To positive if malding a property trans- those who are alert to opportunity, action.

a great den) may be made of this day. Combine social and business

for interests results

or

Loo.

LEO (July 24-Aug. 23)--Make a deal this morning. good business Devole the afternoon to romance, if you wish, and find unexpected hap-

(Aug. VIRGO

24-Sept. 22) Travelling salesnen

And should

morning. this П very profitable

however, When afternoon comes. slow down a little.

ARIES (Mar. 22-Apr. 20)-In- the best possible ventlons, are favoured, especially if piness.

well-publicised. Promo- they are 23-née, tinn pays off now. (Nov. SAGITTARIUS

in trip, perhaps 22)-A busines

21-May 21)- TAURUS (Apr. connection with the purchase

indiested Mental netivity is of the utmost im- sule of real estate. is favourably. Deal with your elders, portance right now, so be alert and CAPRICORN (Dec. 23-Jan, 20)- responsive to all that goes on around Contacts should prove valuable to you. Opportunity may knock. day, so make the most

22) GEMINI (May 22-Jone od for travel, too. Good

AQUARIUS

(Jan. 21-Feb. 19) Farmers, landlords and those deal Morning is n fine, active period in ing in leather goods appear especlai- which you can make excellent busily favoured now. Make progress ness gains. Slow down when after- In your business.

of them.

CANCER (June 23-July 23)—The noon comes,

and real estate PISCES (Feb. 20-lar. 21) De building trades.

the lines which tactful when it comes to romance, transportation are

and are netive for you today. Be alert: but you may be aggressive

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13. In spite of his name, this Aus- tralian would be unlikely to feld at long-on {

15. Trial or transaction.

17. The rider, having changed, is

not as wet.

18. If the cox be included, would they be dressed up to the nines?

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4. Deful gift where Dome

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the bird.

4. Civic rotundity,

7. Dux up some cloth.

8. Lengthen a little dog's tai

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11. Bpoke at some length 1

AWEL WAY?

14. Pull & Scotsman's leg

his ear.

No:

16. She starts things happening. 19. 1 many-headed, but hardy

otherwise.

21. "Journey's end. (American

edition).

24. The galleon period.

20. Born in a bygone era.

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BY WILLIAM E, McKENNEY

QILAM this

bidding is the subject of Gnal article in the series taken from the booklet entitled "The Point-Count System of Bid- ding in Contract Bridge" by Fred L. Karpin of Washington, D. C.

The whole system

is based ou countil"un aco four points,"n-king three, a queen two, a jack one, the heft enrd of a suit one, and the sixth card of a suit one. For a game, a maimum of 20 points is needed in the combined hands.

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i clubland, because N unofficial spokesman in Stone,

touch with me says that collects no moth. Those with

forwarding a pronounced tisp, on the forcenst of a whiter loaf is stal order for 3s. fd, and postage, a private explanation sure to start the old controversy will receive about wholemeal, halfmen and of this joke nomeal loaves.

whiter The moment bread tels the

chemists expert

prove by satistics that while brend

Thirty-four points are needed in Math the combined hands to "guaranice"

for (Tomorrow: Recipe Broth.)

a small slam, while 38 points are needed to "guarantee" a grand slam.

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(News item)

for you because it tastes nice. Then

of the partners is assured He gave her a second kiss for the

minimum count of 33 points, a small begins the ragemadollo and tumble-

slam should be bid; and 37 points is cum-trivy of high and low extraction camera, but the flash missed.

some arch-chemist rates. until

a try for a grand worth

siam, announces the results of a diet of

Thirty-three and 37 do not "guaran- white bread on selected rats flown

tee" slams, but they will make over from Peru. and all the owners of

00 per cent of the time. pet dogs fly into a high state of

alarm.

I can now reveal.....

N Indian pele-jumper at Uxbridge A jumped so high that he vanished completely.

That is the true ex- planation of the banning by the "Olymple" Games authorities of two Indian rope-trick experts who entered for the pale-jumping contest. Hostess for Moth Ball chosen

AS I go to press, the report of the on Moths hus Working Party not been issued. But it has been that the Party is one annnunced official, who has been collecting pa- pers for seven months. "That makes it all quite clear, especially as one emu can eat 1,1921b. of nettles in n. year, and enough old razor blades were discarded in 1940 to make a staple rallway line from Stourminster to Upton St. Farragut. The official, by the way,' Is called the Rol

CHESS PROBLEM

By F. F. L. ALEXANDER Black 8 pieces.

White, 7 pieces.

242

1.

White to play and mate in three. Solution to yesterdays problem:

1. RX KP, any; 2. Q, or Il'inatės.

By Ernle Bushmiller

NOW DO YOU:

BELIEVE

ME. ?

When South opened the bidding on today's hand, with one no trump, North, holding 17 points, knew that the combined hands held at least 33, 15 18-10 points are needed for a one no trump opener. He was justifled, therefore, in jumping to six no trunip.

ace.

A nice safety play must be em-i ployed to insure the contract. The opening lead of the queen of clubs The i won with declarer's king of diamonds is cashed, a small diamond led and dummy's eight-spot finessed. Thus declarer loses only one diamond. Even if all five of the missing diamonds were in the East hand; declarer is assured of three diamond tricks by laying down the king of diamonds.

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