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BY WILLIAM E. McKENNEY

NE bridge tournament that in

Oberent from any other in

the

St Paul Winter

Cornival

Matches, held in the Casino at the Hotel St Paul, St Paul, Minn.

happens

I have attended this tourna- ment a couple of times. You

Imagine what when, in the middle of a bridge hand, all of the snow

queens

can

of that section of the country lavade the playing room.

This is a beauty pageant similar to the one held annually Atlantic City, except that

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It is in the middle of winter. 'I remember 80 clowns entertain- Ing one session. King Boreas and his court are always Intro-

with all of this, it was a real achievement for Harry N. Day- hoch, president of the Grand Slam Club of the St Paul Dis patch-Ploneer Press, to keep his mind on making three no trump on today's hand. He let the king and queen of spades hold the first two tricks.

When Weat continued with the jack of spades, Dayboch won that trick in dummy with the are, cashed the king of dla- the deuce of monds, then Ind diamonds to his

ace. He led diamonds back to the nine of dummy's queen and cashed the Jack and seven.

At trick number nine, he led small heart from dummy to his ace. His problem seemed to be whether to go down, one tricks. However, he or two

saw a possibility of

of making the contract if Eust by any chance held a singleton ace of clubs,

Therefore, he led the eight of hearts, and when West showed out, he played low from dum-

my.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, SATURDAY, MARCH 26, 1949.

MOMENTS

SIDE GLANCES By Galbraith YOUR BIRTHDAY.

gutbraittam

1-5

bÒPR. IME OF HEA SERVICE, ING. TIM, REG U.KHt, bef

"When you read this report card, Dad, I'd like to explain that the teacher and l'have very different ideologies!".

WEEK-END

QUIZ

(b)

BY THE

WAY

BORN

very

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SATURDAY, MARCH 26

ORN today, you are

particular and unless a thing is almost perfect, you will not approve neither will you condone it. You sword-but may use the pen rather than the you will fight for your beliefs, in the best way you knew how.

You are open-minded, fair and just. You will give everyone a chance to make an im- provement. But if your advice, once given, is not followed, you are very much faclined to give battle. You have a sharp tongue and can be quick to make a retort. If you make use of this gift in your writing, you may become well- known for your rapler thrusts of satire and criticism.

You are also very particular in choosing a your friends. And in

can sega

BY STELLA

partner you want someone to place on a pedestal of perfection. You men need to guard against diellusionment, for your natural affections aro are inclined to ba npt to be strong and you taken quite off guard by a pretty face. You women, on the other hand, are likely to bo so "choosy" that no one sults you in all respects.

Since you have natural executive ability, you will want to run things and you will be happiest if you wed someone who understands this and wants to be “run."

To find what the stars have in store for tomorrow, select your birthday star and read the corresponding paragraph. Let your birth- day star be your daily guide,

selecting marriego SUNDAY, MARCH 27

PORN today, you have a clear and decisive BORI

mind. You

problem at first glance, and can figure out a solution without too track" have a "one much hesitation. You mind when it comes to getting what you want. Nothing deters you from your goal.

Because of your capabilities, you are often placed in responsible positions which require a great deal of careful thought and considera- tion. Fortunately, you have a good sense of doesn't bear down too humour so that life heavily on your shoulders. You are an excel- detail work disliko lent organiser and enormously. But, you are able to enlist the co-operation of those with whom you work and can get them to do the things you dislike.

ARIES (Mar. 22-Apr. 20)-~~ All selling, direct or mail-order, is helped by publicity and ad- vertising at this time.

TAURUS (Apr. 21-May 213-- New Ideas can ba a turning point in your affairs. Develop them to their utmost and make real progress.

GEMINI (May 22-June 22)-

run emotions Don't let your away with good, common sense, favourable in all aspects.

by Beachcomber Not entirely

LEO

You are a good money-maker and know how to make a penny go a long, long way, This is equally as true of you women as of you excellent sex make men. You of the fair home managers and can work miracles on

share budget. You dislike to mengre

and world's pleasures with everyone, generosity is so well-known that you must avoid being imposed upon because of it.

A the your

Your affections are very strong and it LF ely that an early marriage will be best for you since you will want your own home and family growing up. around you.

To And what the stars have in store for tomorrow, select your birthday star and read the corresponding paragraph. Let your birth- day star be your dally guide.

(July 24-Aug. 23)--- SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. routine closely to Be careful of your health and 22)-Suck guard against accidents due to and avold committing yourself Exeri on new projects until later. Be haste or overconfidence. patience,

cautious.

VILGO (Aug. 24-Sept. 22)- Be tactful, especially with per- sons older than yourself. Diplo- macy can pay off today.

Can

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23)

ideas.

stimulate New

your advance prospects for ment on your present job open new opportunities for you.

or

CAPRICORN (Dec. 23-Jun. 20)-If your interest in life ap- pears a little dulled, think up something new and progressive- ly exciting.

21-Feb. AQUARIUS (Jan. 19)-Hold to an optimistle, con- dent attitude and you will win out over all potential adver saries.

1. What are the real names of the people who bore these pseudonyms (a) Buffalo Bill, Baroness Orczy, (a) Henry, (d) Uncle Remua? 2. When a man dies.

what the day "to go west.” ho is Bald

0.

Where did the expression originate?

3. How did the English royal family, Plantagenet. get its name?

4. What salary is pald to the Prime Minister of England as Prime Minis ter?

5. For what is the Dickens Medal awarded?

ย.

How is the Bank of England guarded at night? 7. To whom do these

IGIIT new Narkover boys arrived at the Head- master's House for the new term. but nobody had eyes for any but the quietest and most unassuming of them all.

CANCER (June 23-July 23)-

incidents may mark Unusual this day, but you can turn them all to your advantage if you are smart.

ARIES (Mar. 22-Apr. 20)- Don't be too impulsive today. Owing 10 the

Look before you leap into any repulation which had preceded

him, the thing and you will be sate and senlor boys treated him with sure.

TAURUS (Apr, 21-May 21)- unwonted

respect. As for the Make definite business gains it younger boys they locked away

things right today. you work their wallets, and gave him a wide berth. Even Dr Smart Everything can be on your side Alllck when he shook hands

now,

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22)- Don't let Impulsiveness override your common sense today. Con- servative actions brings best re- sulin.

PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar, 21)-

worrying Don't waste energy over trifles. Make the most of offers and you'll

be successful.

tic.

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at

MONDAY, MARCH 28

LEO (July

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 24-Aug. 23)-

action. Ingenuity counts now. If open- 22)-Avoid impulsive

business, this is a Think before you act and all ing a new good day for is Inauguration. should turn out advantageously.

for you. Success is ahead.

CAPRICORN VIRGO' (Aug, 24-Sept. 22)—

(Dec. 23-Jail. Opportunity is everywhere If 20)-A hasty remark, said

the wrong time, can undo a lot you are smart enough to see it. Keep your eyes open; be alert: of past good work. Be diplome- act promptly.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23)— GEMINI (May 22-Juno, 22)—

AQUARIUS (Jan. 21-Feb. 19). with him, and "hoped he would Unexpected good fortune may A good day for marriage if you setile down happily among

definitely looking way. Be on

are contemplating it. All long. Things are kept his free hand on his lookout for it and net according term plans are favoured right up for you both on the domes- watch-chain and seemed to be

Make tic and business fronts. surprised a pliot.

when he

red 13. emerged

CANCER (June 23-July 23)-

real guins. from this first encounter with-

work out any article missing. Mount active day. Brain

Instead of a "hit or miss" method falcon's silence and his ob- viously feigned modesty and pays the best rewards for your

terrified even the efforts. gang, accustomed to impudent new boys who 'pro- luced packs of cards on the first evening in order to curry "He's a deep eus-

words of Shakespeare re- fer "Ago cannot wither her nor custom stale ber Infinite variety"?

8. When doca take charge of a ship that is arriving or leaving Port?

0. Whose Jast words

theso-"How

Empire"?

are East had to win the trick with the queen and all he could! do was to cash his ace of clubs. Then he had to lead from the ́quren-seven-of-hearts-into- dummy's king-len, giving Day- buch hila contract.

is the

of

10. For what Roman cod is the month January named?.

(Answers elsewhere on this page)

Skeleton Crossword

UK black squares an etue A muumbere as well as the words have to be allest in by wijseze af this crossword. Four black squareA and tour, eine numbers have been inserted to give you a start.

As the pattern of black squares is symmetrien, the felt must right- sides balance, and the "top and bottom juites correspond.

CLUES ACHONS

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of taste.

47. Dance in a Spanish opera.

18. Got into a seratio

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what not Now

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4. Fal with part of one's capital

in. agriculture,

You can therefore ill in K more black songres at ones in positions, corresponding with those given.

Since there is no I Down, the second unze From the left in the second line and its corresponding ones fiftist piso be blacked in,

Excent where they may occur in phes, words of less than three letters are not used ini tiile puzzle.

5. It makes Gloria cheap.

1. But this is a prop.

7. Deeply, affected, and become quarrelsome when rough (two worda).

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doubtrui

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day, even if Integrity.

14. She returns a bail.

10. This will unkind.

10. The middle part of a speech.

20. Set Bradman at Robert 1

22. No light fall, this.

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INTELLIGENCE TEST SOLUTION.

Smart-Alliek: 10 THERE are two tables. at

bridge.

now.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 23) Romance and business appear to combine in a happy pattern for your future. Advances al the office.

PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar, 21)— Co-operate with members of the opposile sex for the best possible results. Business looks better.

CROSSWORD SOLUTIONS

Solution of Skeleton Solution of yesterday's puzzle. word on this page:- We know, from

Patent Oflee; B. the revoking incident, that Mrs and 5, March was Mr June's partner. Anvil; 11, Afar; 12, Tidy; 13.. GAI

Who was the disagreeable Mr Fit; 14, Reralt; 15, Treacle; 18,

Mrs Not Mrs Nougat; 21, Too; 22, Glida; 23, M

Down; 24, G.B.; 25. nor Mrs

Set. Down: 20, to Assist; refused አሮ

1.

partner? April's

THE simplest explanation of; nor Mrs March June See 19

the origin

óf n word is

ed by Mr June); nor (with whom often overlooked. The origin of play). So Mr April partnered Paternal; 2, Antidotes; 3, the word "spiv," which is be- Mr May. At this table also, we Elder; 4, Tara; 3, See 1 Across; ing debated so hotly, le spiv. know, was Mr March (accused 4, Pail; 7, Artless; 8, Virtuous; Joshua Taylor, writing to Dean by Mrs Moy of cheating). Armour in 1821, says: "Cole- It follows that Mr May was at 10, Lyra; 16, Atilt; 17, Lodge;

herne has invented a now word

the same table as Mr June. We 19 and 23, Go well; 20, Ages.

to designate these dishonest don't know whether" "Flora" traders. He calls

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them spies, Mrs April or Mrs June; but we and thinks it has a fine con- do know that Mr May temptuous sound."

I know what I don't

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Chantrey Collection at Bur-

House were

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or grandfathers

were

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the kind of thing their fathers ers admired. Others afraid of being fashioned and had to pretend that a completely unintelligible better pleture of today is a picture than, say, "Napoleon on board 11.M.S. Bellerophon." The Famous phrase,

ase, "Whether it's upside down ΟΣ not, and or not that yellow whether triangle is her faco his leg. It's a picture that makes you think" think,

tar shows how

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Flora's partner,

was

CHESS PROBLEM

1

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Black, 8 pieces.

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we White to play and mate in three. have travelled since the days Solution to westerday's when anybody could see what a problem:

to, bo 1, K-Q4, any; 2, Q, R (abi ch), was supposed

or Kt (ch, or dis ch) mates.

picture 23. Encourages the beast, pomibly.

(Bolution on this page)

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