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By WILLIAM E. McKENNEY

have told you in previous ecrinin lesson hands, there are playing regulations that are not to You be followed in every case.

should not always cover an honour with an honour just beenuse there Jag old adage that says that is the right thing to du. Each individuel case requires individual analysis.

knows In today's hand declarer that it is practically impossible for him to count on six club tricks. If he could, with his other three aces

nine tricks. he would have

I WANT TO RETURN THESE MOTH BAGS, THE LITTLE BEGGARS

WONT FLY INTO

THEM!

CHESS PROBLEM

By 8. F. E. FLATAU Black, 7 pieces,

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Ho he knows that when West gels in. wil run off a lot of spade tricks. If to And he is fortunate enough the king of hearts in the East hand, chance to make the con- he hing

White. 9 picces. White to play and minte in two

Solution Saturday's problem:

to

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When West opens the six

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1949.

SPARE MOMENTS

AROUND THE WORLD:

Baden-Baden; a Famous Spa

By TEMPLE MANNING DURING a pleasant evening with

friends, the talk invariably turns

exTM

to other days in general and, with this group, always to travel perlences in particular. And so one evening the talk drifted to spas and watering places, with most of speaking up for our favourites, or. anyway, the place, tint at the thre seemed the nicest and offered most relaxation.

The

US

the

resorts of old Austrip-

Franzis Marlenbad, Carlsbad, and bad all came in for share of praise, as did Bat Gestein. Then there was mention of beautifit Montecatini, near Florence in Italy, and Aix-les-Balnu in France. Bil it seemed the majority of the com- pany had its favourites among the German resorts, such as Wiesbaden, Bad Homburg, Bad Ems. Our vote went for Baden-Baden on it was in the old days.

tree-

BY THE

WAY

by Beachcomber

LONG ngo I

warned the

bankers that if they over, provided music in their estab- lishments Sex would rear its Hideous Head,

*

FOR THE BUSINESSMAN

Aid To Asia Ultimate Answer To US Farm Surplus Problem

of

Washington, Feb. 12. The Secretary Agriculture, Mr Charles Brannan, said today that United States shipments of industrial equipment to Asia would contribute ultimately to solving the United States farm surplus problem.

Mr Brannan was calling for action to increase world consume the anticipated purchasing power in order to agricultural surpluses.

At present the United States was

Jarge Ignoring the warning, kank In, Toronto began recently to broadcast what is deccribed as "Soft music during banking hours." What

customer happened? A

became employee irate when an attractive

In his annual report to President { refused his invitation to dance." Truman, Mr Brannan recommended sending food to Europe, thus helping that bank manager knew his busi= |netion along

lines ness he would encourago dancing Imagine how easy it would be for a pretty girl, in mid-valse, to per- suade her partner to get some new customers for the bank.

Manager (dancing tango with beautiful client); Your eyes!

the

and

of the an industrial area to recover President's proposals for help for become a self-supporting market for

| American farm products. the underdeveloped nations..

He said that the current United States emphasis on Europe would be gradually shifted to the Orient.

"Oddities" In Israeli Economy

In

to

con-

whole

Mr Brannan said that the tinued despatch of industrial equip. Sun life in Baden-Baden.

ment to China and India to help Beautiful Journey

houses, whether small or.pretentious

them increase their form and food output would help Looking back, we remember with villas, were all set amid lawns 'ur

solve the pleasure the beautiful journey from garden patches, and the streets on Pleasure before business

toaked were 50

United States farm surplus problem Heidelberg to Daden-Baden, so de- which they

in the long run. entrance embowered that they looked like lightfully situated at the

a little parks. One of the most sump-

He said:

"The enhanced farm to the Black Forest. It really is place of regal beauty, stately and tupus such thoroughfares, the park-

Client: Do I get that overdraft?

output would provide the Oriental glowing, set amid forest walls with like Lichtenthalerallee, bisected. by

countries with buying power. This mountain peaks keeping eternal a tiny river, lined with hotels and vivid handsome villas, remains a

Manager (his hot breath fanning

now farm- pruduction would not be watch. We remember

.main the

onc of the finest her car): Do I get that kiss?

highly competitive with American hotel, richly furnished in antiques, memory

At

farm production since it would rest that stood in a beautifully kept esplanades we have ever seen.

on different natura; ddvantages. The parka gem worthy of the green the end of this parkway, the Casino, Cllant; It's a deal! (They keek).

produce would be consumed

mostly Manager (loudly and triumphant-'| valley setting. The summits of the gorgeously furnished in the French hills are topped by castles, the style, used to be a focal point.

London, Feb. 12-One of the in. the countries of its origin, but What made us remember Baden-ly): Claverton! Pargetter! All of "newest" of which dates back to

the you! Mrs Ruggeft has my authority oddies in Israel's economy, accord- exported to some extent as payment Baden with such pleasure was

the for necessary Imports, it would the Afteenth century.

ensconced in a to cush cheques to any value she.ing to a correspondent

who has jual mean better trade for the The sky's the limit! On Investor's Chronicle As we remember it. Boden was 'n happy time spent

returned from there, is the heavy world." real garden city, for beyond a few comfortable chair on the broad lawn pleases! business

upon fine in front of the particoed Casino, with the dancel streets lined with

the pound discount imposed which good band

Mr Brannan sald that under no Client: You pet! (To herself) sterling by the Israeli authorities. buildings and stores, there were no listening to a

In the adjoining building-lined thoroughfares. The tootled away

He says: An odd situation exists circumstances would Americans over cat all that food or consume all the promenade. Here was a good way must get Toto and Valerio in

this.

In regard to the two most importan!

commodities, which United States to regain health, if indisposed, or to

currencles The dollar is offeinliy become even healthier and relaxed,

maintained at three dollars to the farms produced, If nothing alled.

Israel! pound, while pound sterling

"Geared to large production for ht the Amazon (XI) atendiecount of 25 percent against what will happen to their interests par, thus placing steriing export," he said, "farmers wonder The Trinkhalle, framed by trees and flowering shrubs-a

Sir Staford Crippa

Imel when world agriculture recoverb". building in the classic

CABLE from Mrs Rawlins the dollar.

Whether won't like this.

old surely one of the nicest

the "an article which will eventually return to me offered

Не added that they need which to drink the

interest should

dollar parily of four dollars or ralse worry to long as the improvement whole thing, the magnlileent park-readers," on "What They Are Wear-

in world agricultuco means a growth even handsome, like setting, the

In world purchasing power through sterling to 1.343 Israeli pounds re-

"Another problem which has to booming world trade, instead of a be solved is whether Israel, having "straitjacket economic nationallen."" been ejected from the sterling area, such as that which piled up farm will or will not rejoin it. If the surpluses between the two wars,

United Press. Israells rejoin it they belleve that they will do so on their own terms in view of their large dollar re-

spades, declarer plays the jack from BOYS AND GIRLS'

dummy, and when East puts on the queen, he plays the

five-spot from

his own hand. He does not win the 1, returns ten either, when East

but waits until the four of spades 1 led. He wins that with the ace, and now he has the choice of leading elther the ten or the deuce of clubs. difference, how-

It makes little ever, which one he leads, but sup- tan-spot? pose that he leads the Should West cover?

of

KNARF

MAGAZINE

Knarf Went to the Zoo

-The Rabbit and the Cat Went Along By MAX TRELL.

met the shadow-boy, Purr-Parr the kitten sitting under the shade of the porch.

said "Good

Knart," morning, If West did not have the nine cluba in other words, if he did not Purr-Pure. "Where are you going?" "Good morning Purr-Purr," sald have a card higher than the eight in dummy-he should not cover. But, Knarf. "I'm going to see the lions, holding the nine, he must cover the the wolves, the kangaroos and the

Jei monkeys." Declarer cannot afford to

asked Purr- otherwise, him hold the trick, as

"Who are they?" cash West will proceed to

the Purr.

"I've never scen lions, or balance of the spade tricks.

wolves, or kangaroos or monkeys." wildl Knart said: "They're all animals and they live in cages in the 200. If you'd like to see them, you can come along with me,"

ten.

If West refuses to cover, declarer will play low from dummy and Eant will win with the Jack; but there is no retum that East can mako that will prevent declarer from enshing nine tricka.

of

be

If declarer lends the deuce clubs at trick four, West must careful to put on the nine, not tho four. Ollierwise he would find himself in exactly the same position as if he had failed to cover the ten- spot.

Check Your Knowledge

1. Name the smallest unk of Ilguld measure.

2. To what was Kipling refer- ring in the phrase "the bear that walks like a man"?

3. Why was Percy Bysshe Shel- ley expelled from Oxford?

What character in history is nicknamed "Bony"?

4.

5. Near what city is Chateau d'U

wasn't doing Now Pur-Puri anything in particular, so she put on her best black cout, and off she went with Knarf.

A little further along the way, And. Pur-Purr met Pooh- Knarf Pooh the poodle, resting behind the

fence.

"Good-moming." sald Pooh-Foolt. "May I ask where you two are go- ing?"

Live in Cages: "We're going to see the lions, the wolves, the kangaroos and the monkeys. They live in enges in the zoo," answered Knart.

"If you waal to see them with

The rabbit thought kangaroos were very strange animals.

monkeys are mighty strange crest- tures,"

"If you're not loo busy, you'd better come along with us," saldi

*Purr-Purr.

Trees and Shrubs

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The

stately style--was

his own.

your

on.

women

opulent buildings, the musle, cresteding In The Jungle Tills Year." But in simply splendid selling in which the irrepressible Mr lownde has gatmains to bo seen.

in before her. Under this resound- to woo health and well-being.

Memories of Baden-Baden sent using title he sends me an article of It contains the one word: to our scrapbook with its pictures Nothing. of the fine. Russian church there, So many members of the old Russian aristocracy and wealth made their Fireside talk

Forest -resort way to this Black

SEE that a brisk and bouncing the hinted that American has

next war may

each year that an Orthodox Greck church was built for their benefit, its bulbous towers with their cont- ing of gilt in a setting of green chiet horror of the

a landmark both come, not from the alr, but from un- trees, creating

form of a beautiful and original.. In the years der the earth; in the

whlic before the war the church had few jet-bomb which will push its way worshippers and looked rather seedy, upwards. But suppose that and now, without doubt all the other buildings have taken on same uncared-for Jook.

(Tomorrow-Belence At Work)

50 Robert the Rabbit joined YOUR

them, and they all hurried to the end of the road, got on a bus and rode_to_the_209.

Finally they reached the cage with the long in IL

we are guarding against atom bombs from above and Jet-bombs the from

below a still more frightful thing approaches sideways at us?

BIRTHDAY.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14

venue..

Among the attractions for them of rejoining are the possible re- sterling now frozen Icase of the balances, the fact that normally the for the United Kingdom is by largest market for citrus frulls, and casler transferability of Jowish funds collected tri countries which are members of the sterling bloc."

Another surprising feature which the correspondent noticed

goods amount of consumer Inrgo shipped into the country which have

HONGKONG SHARES

not

This morning's turnover on the

Was Stock Exchange

$50,205.00.- Transactions and noon prices:

SHARES BANKE INSURANCES

NUYER! BELLENS SALES

was the

ITC Bank

Underwriters..

the exporters wanted By STELLA not been paid for in foreign curren-

cles because the proceeds left in Israeil pounds banked in the country for future in- vestment-United Press.

it for a

while

us, just come along," invited Purr-fect! Just look at how they lap up your time and, bence, bring down on which speak, much louder than

Purr.

So Pool-Pooh picked himself up and went along, wagging his tail. By and by, Knarf and Purr-Purr and Pool-Pool mel Robert the Rabbit sitting under a tree, nibbling a carrot.

"Good-morning," said Robert the

But

else

thought:uot

"Those are silly animals," said PORN on St. Valentine's day you even likely that those you love best

not know Purt-Furr,

"just look

are independent and will have my at their

round a lot of ideas which may be new to Eventually, however, you will show whiskers and their funny

upon your head.. But with their tongues."

your main be deviated from everyone "Those lions look exactly like Purr-ideal, for eventually the world will Purr the kitten except that they're come around to thinking as you do. You heartily dislike being inter Then they came to the cage of

ferred with and you like to give wolves.

"Foolish animais!" barked Pooh-others the same freedom to agree--

or disagree, You want them to storo up and down and growling. And look how they

tails!" wag their

bigger!"

located. This la where the Count Rabbit, "where are you all going?" Pooh. "Just look at them walking treat you accordingly.

of Monte Cristo was imprisoned.

6. Name the longest and Highest mountain range in the world.

(Answers at fout of Columa.)

CROSSWORD

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G. Lacking in width., (8)

10 EAxel, 401 11. ltenry Vil. adopted this rose, (5) 13. They re facts (5) 14. Taste. 17,Mineral with a soapy tool. 141 18. The more this comes out the

happier wo aro. (4)

10 Escapes (5)..

21. Writing accessory. (3)

22. Heo 12 Down

23. With this a cricketer, golfes or Indred most aportamers will do Slik (3-4)

Down

You can make it tin autol. 1

2. Unaffectedly. (D)

3. David Copperneid tells you whe

made the sled (art. (8)

4. Measure. 131

D. The heart of any Jewel 191

A tale of old. (4)

1. You'll do shui by putting salt in

ten (0)

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daya you're

perienced. [5]

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18. Broken shop. 1;

10. Oulla littin Alfred. (5)

10. Par this for comparison. (4)

CHECK YOUR KNOWLEDGE

Answors

1. 'The minim, about a drop, 1/60

of a drachm. 2. Russia. 3. Because,

of his pamphlot on "The Necessity

of Atheist." 4, Napoleon:

1. D.

Heftebyg Marseilles Franco, The Andes

Kharf told the rabbit where they were going.

and "Lions, wolves, kangaroos

Rupert's Elfin Bell-10

was a

A length the old lady turns and sees Rupert and Bill. but for a time she spriks no word. "Oh, pleasçı". tries Rupert. "Can you tell us what all this means?" Who is causing all that smoke?" Again the gipsy

"There' Granny pauses. tine." he murmura mysteriously. "when fire, and make came up from many parts of our land. Who know?" Perhaps these days are returning ***Does than mean we'll all get burnt up?" says Bill per vously. But the old gipsy falla silent again and moves towards her cata ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

van.

RED RYDER

do mere words. You have, actually, und lovable personality a very But don't count on this too much, people are always helping you out. for at a time when you expect it,- it might not happen.

To find what the stars have in select your for tomorrow, birthday star and read the corres- By nature, you are not demons- ponding paragraph. Let your birth But everyone else thought: "Theytrative in your affections and it is day star be your dally guide. do exnelly what Pooh-Pooh Poodle does!"

the

Then they

reached the cage with

the kangarooKS,

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15

AQUARIUS (Jan. 21-Feb. 15)-- -LEO (July 24-Aug. 23)-Sudden "Did you ever see such peculiar

Today's animals as those "kangaroost" Bo-Stay on your OWN BE much as changes are not all bad. bert the Rabbit exclaimed. "Look possible today and don't speak out may be a very good one indeert. at the way he sits on his tail and of turn Hold your temper at all Make good use of it. holds up his paws! And just look at | costs him hopping!"

-20-Mar, 21)-If planning on opening a new business, you should be able to do so today, Ask the boss for that raise!

ARIES

But everyone else thought: "? PISCES (Feb. Robert the Rabbit were bigger, he'd look exactly like those kangaroos," And then, at last, they came to the cage Bled with monkeys,

"My goodness," crled Knarf. "Aren't those monkeys the funniest, An excellent business day. the silllest, most foolish little full advantage of all prospects to And then he suddenly stopped, increase your, income, Because at that instant he glanced TAURUS (Apr. 21-May 21)-Be at his three friends and knew just thrifty in all expenditures. Business what they were thinking. So he smiled and said: "the funniest, conditions are now improving. Take

advantage of them. silliest, most foolish

little peoplo I've ever seen."

VIRGO (Aug. 21-Sept. 22)-An aggressive day. Don't be timid. Push every advantage and you can make something good out of it.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23)--Both (Mar. 22-Apr. 20) marital and business conditions are

Take excellent. Get what you want.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22)-An adven- active day. You may be turesome in accepting a new oppor- tunity if you are sure of where you are headed.

efforts' nro

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La

HK Currency In Use In Tungkun

Canton, Feb. 14.-The Hongkong dollar la being freely used in the

district, Tungkun

along

which three-fifths of the Canton-Kowloon Railway runs, according to reports reaching Canton.

The reports say that all business there is being transacted in terms of the Hongkong dollar. The Gold Yuan is in circulation still but it is unpopular and is not accepted, for example, when tendered in payment for food purchases and the like.

DOCKS, ETC.

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LAND, ETC.

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Tram Star Ferry C. Light fo) C. LM (N)

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Watson (XDR) Zwo

3.40

100 8,40

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INDUSTRIALS

Bone STORES, ETC.

Daley (New).. COTTONS

30% 3014

100:0

Nationalists' New

Financial Plan?

Shanghai, Feb. 14.The Finance Hongkong notes ranging from Av Minister, Mr Hsu Kan, is expected to 'cents to 5000 are said to be in cir arrive here today from South China

The reports culation in Tungkun. added that the authorities are not for discussions with local financial interfering because they consider and business leaders on what the

Chinese: press describos the situation beyond their control-financial programme which the Na

tionalist Government was said to be intending to introduce shortly,

-Reuter.

Canada-Israel

Trade Talks

Ottawa, Feb, 13.-Talks on trade have taken place with representa tives of the new stato of Israel and Canadian officials in Washington and Oilawa, though no trade mils- sion exists between the two coun-

as a new

This programme is widely ru- moured to include a proposal for lifting part of the restrictions on trading in gold bora and foreign cur- rencies. It was taken to Cantan by Mr Hru Kan for approval by the Premier, Dr Sun Fo, and other high Cabinet officials now in the couthern city-

-Reuter.

'Unitsa

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec.

tries. Mr L. Pearson, the External OUTWARD MAILS splendidly progress' GEMINI (May. 22-June-22)-Now 22)-Things

or perhaps both at home and at the office it Affairs Minister, disclosed today. Then they all laughed. And Furr-business opportunities

of your the adventure Purr sald: "The Ilons look like me." undertaking

pli, properly

in Replying to a question directed. Ari Pech-Pooh said: "The wolves marriage is indicated now.

House of Commons, he said the con- lock me." Anl, Robert the

CAPRICORN (Dec. 23-Jan. 20)-versations wore aimed at develop Rabbit rald "The Kangaroos look

Romance is really good! Emphasising trade between the two countries. like me."

is perhaps on this side of the ple-Canada accorded de facto recogni- iuro rather than on business affairs.tion to Israel recentlyAssociated

Press,

23)-

Don't

CANCER (June 28-July

lend. Follow yesterday's

Act and the So they laughed again, quite procrastinate now.

result should prove excellent. loudly and they all went home

Worse Than a Rattler

ITEL BE

ES FROM

ON, RED

ANDER

HE'S STILL ALIVE, BUT

IN BAD

BETH?

'By Fred Harman

IF I WASN'T BO PAGGONED KIND, HEARTED TO LEAVE HIM BUT I COULDN'T

BE CRUEL EVEN TO A RATTLESNAKE.”

Exchange Rates

otherwise stated, registered the articles and parcel posts close 30 minutes carlier than the ordinary mall. If mails registered and close before 10 preylous day, Bïails are closed at KOT- parcel posts close at 5 p.m. on the loon Central Port Ofice, half an hour earlier than the GPO dosing times,

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

Btreling bound note (per £1

US dollar (per #1)

Bold bars (per tael)

FIC planites (per 100)

Bin

ticals (per 100)

NEI gulldora (per 100; Gold yuan (per yuan)

10.25

4.10

105,00

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14 Closing Times By At Shanghai, Nanking, Tsingtao, Pelving, Kunming. Lluchow, Bwatow Amoy Tripth and Foochow 3.30 p.m.

Bangkok, Rangoon, Calcutta, Karachi, Banrein, Alexandria (Natrobi, Johanneƒ« Marwellies via Alexandria) burgand

p.r.: Home and London (CPO) (4,30 (GPO) & DIS

Saigon and Parts' p.m.

Closing Times By Sex

Amoy, Haihaw, Pakhoi via Hallow and

8.20 Eaigon 3 pm.

'25.00

30,00

Soviet Sugar Increase

London, Feb. 13-Moscow radio reports that the Soviet sugar industry. during the first 11 months of 1948 turned out 76 percent more migar thutt in the corresponding period in 1947-Associated Press, N

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY:15

Closing Times Dy Ale

Swalow and Amoy, 830 am. (ren); 0 m... (ord),

Shanglul. a.m. (reu): 939 am. (ord). . Hinthow 3.30 pm. - Shanghai 8 pm.

Mauila, Honolulu, USA-and. Canada" V p.m.

“Air. Parcel Poala, for Manila, "Honolulu

and USA (CTO) #30 p.m. (a) 5 pme: Ordinary Airmail (Printed Matiers, Samples and Small Packot Posts) for Manila, Guamje jedaluta and USA" (CPO) 4.30 p.m.; (GPO) -8, pm, Sat « TƏQA