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HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, › SATURDAY, APRIL 16, 1949.

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MCKENNEY ON BRIDGE

Grand Slam ---- But Defenders Make It

BY WILLIAM E. MoKENNEY

HAVE you ever heard anyone "I just play poker

By

bridro? As a matter of fact, every good bridge, player has to hove the qualities of a good poker player.

Percy (Pete) Tetlow, who is a prominent Ritorney in Colum bus, plays a daring game, of bridge, and his opponents find hin, d}cult to read When be, was asked for a good bridge band recently, he said, "I haven't any, but I can tellį you a funny, story." When you envihat happened to Mr Tellow'n opponents on today's hand, it probably will recall similar experienens that ha pened to you or your friends.

The bidding by North and South was purely psychic, with Pote and his partner doubling all the way through. If they had

stopped at

.

AQJ17 ❤95

◆ Q63

47542

free hearts,

Tellow EAAKBA

73

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$

• KJA KJ93

405.

AQUIO)

• A 1095 AQB

Deoler

A 1032

K0612

+743

10G

Rubber-Neither vul.

South West North

Kaal

22

ZN.T 1*55

Pass

Double Pass

Pass Pank

3

Double Pass

P

Double Pass

Poss

Double-

4

Double 3 N. T.

Opening K

they might have been able to take a trick or two.

of

was

110

Against three

trump, Tetlow (East) opened the king of spades, then shifted to the three of clubs. His partner's queen held that trick. The ten

diamonds

returned. North did not cover, and the ten held the trick. West con tinued

nine with the diamonds and Trow was Ja He led the with the jack. seven of hearts, and you can see what happened. North and South never took a trick, East and West set their opponents 2600 points.

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" ́SIDE GLANCES

Gelbart

2-18

By Galbraith |YOUR BIRTHDAY.

COPA. 1949 BY MEA SERVICE, ING. t. M. HIG... PAT. OFF.

"I make more money, but all it gets us is more book- keeping after I pay the bills, we've got just as much left as we used to have-nothing!"

INTELLIGENCE TEST

PUTTERS

By T. O. HARE Allen, Barnes, Chase and

Dean are four ardent Rolfers Every Saturday they pay a foursome together. Each has a favourite pufter. Discussion of the relative merits

their putters became so heated one Satur. day that they decided to [tive one another's pulters a thorough trial,

For nine successive 'Satur- dav, therefore, each of the four used the Savourite putter of one of the other three. Moreover, on no two of these occasions were the four putters allocated in the same way

Allen played 'with Dean's putter on the third, fourth and fifth Saturdays. Barnes played with Allen's putter on the first Saturday, and with Chase's on the third, fourth and ninth. Quase used Barnes's putter on the second, fourth and fifth Saturdays, and Allen's on the eighth. And Dears had. Chase's putter on the first and sixth Saturdays, and Barnes's on the eighth.

How WETO the four

allocated putters

оп the soventh Saturday?

(Solution on this page),

Skeleton Crossword

TN the Skeleton Crossword the bluck squares and clue numbers bare to be diled in, as well as the words. Four black squarek and four clue nuniberi have been tr berted to give you a start.

The black mares for 11 Fin metrical pattern: the top hull matches the bottom half, and the

bo you ca two sides correspond.

CLUES ACROSS

1. It acknow-

Todged that everyou s was to debt, Porm of Thermos which Keope things

hot 7

8. 1 on the

bend in

Australia?

11. "2" gives

an examplo

of anc,

13. PUB 21 Ð which

clear

12000.5

addition,

0.0

14. Part of A

Atone or

neveral

them.

15. An accolade may make ono

chlo.

10. System used by a bookmaker's

clerk 7 (two words),

17. Bang a child has at heart.

Tool which is novel to .

itslag.

19. There'e ktli) attenst in n maat

when broken.

23. Reckoned I'm set at the very 23. Though it han seven, it sounda As if the 11th and 14th jottora would audice for this red stult. 24. May be in charge of 14 or

mald.

25. To any "No overtaking" to her

would be useless |

· CLUES DOWN

1. Job for ■ umpire.

NANCY-

WHERE'S

THE VANILLA ONE 7

OPEN 9.5

fill in 12 more squares at once to correspond with those given,

Note that there is no 11 Across well as Down. This means Clut the nature immediately to the left dr. that number. and its curre sponding one intist also be filled

rept where they may occur phrases, words of less tini, firen letters are not used in £ta pilzzin.

2. This tradeninan Pear dinner.

might

Rive

3. Fart of a Rugger gonipost.

5. Alimentary announcement.

6. Hellatour pituita end in a

Елле Midland County two words).

7. Cruel about a bit of something

to rat 10 start with.

9. Endeavour to and out why

someone is inte.

10. Leashed three words).

11. 1s turn is a miracle I

13. A trashy alfair.

20. R.I.P. to a word.

31. Even looks up to Jack, we tear.

lu eburch.

(Solution on this page)

Bear Facts

THE

THE VANILLA VANILLA

WHAT?

BEAR

I DON'T

GET YOU. PEEWEE

BY THE WAY

by Beachcomber

SATURDAY, APRIL 16

BORN today, there is considerable genius in

your make-up. If you are true to your highest deals, there is nothing to keep you You have from reaching the highest goals. the rather rare combination of, artistle, talents and 11 'strong character. You are erninently practient and know exactly where you want to go and how you want to get there. The chances are, that you will make the grade, too,

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.By STELLA

This gives, you confidence in the future as well ne faith in those with whom you work. Consequently, you can weld together a fast- working team and get results.

fortunate in your As a rule you are friends and find those who can aid you in your progress. Not that you depend upon them. But being successful yourself, you know how to attract others who are successful also. This combination is always a strong one.

To you, order and discipline become ball. the battle toward success and you want every thing done in a very definite way. You have a great deal of courage and will not be stopped by temporary setbacks. You always are willing, to take on Just a little more responsibility than others and you must, guard against being imposed upon because of your efficiency and good nature! You are usually cheerful and always can see that proverbial silver liningatar be your daily guide.

You are, at times, quite emotional and are inclined to be jealous where your affec- tions are concerned. You do not intend to share their distribution with anyone. Those you love must be is loyal and steadfast as you intend to bel

To find, what the stars have, in store for tomorrow, select your birthday star and trad corresponding paragraph. Let your birthday

SUNDAY, APRİL :17.5,

Fond of literature, it is likely that you will have talent for the written word. You to drámalise' even the most.or- know how dinary events and make them come to life for those who have not, themselves, experienced thom, naver

Bon

ONN today, you have a very special gift,

You are able to see around, corners-men-: tully. At times you almost know what others' hre thinking. Hence, you are able to interpret trends correctly and step into an emergency with

exceptional wisdom: You are demanding when making requests but go. way deliberately, about getting your own quietly and strategically.

You can be rather shrewd when it comes to business matters and you always, must keep your deals high if you are to be a good in- fluence upon the lives of others. You have. very deep affections and through them influence people, often against their own will.

con be of This magnetic personality

great help to you-but. it can prove a serious handl- cap unless you select your friends wisely.

of others who You

enjoy the company think as you do and can be quite unhappy If you are left too much alone. You of the fair sox are not the type to enjoy being with- out your own family and will be hopplest If you wed qulte early in life.

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 daily guide.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec.

LEO (July 24-Aug. 23) — A ARIES (Mar. 22-Apr. 20)—A One day for domesticity. The good day for marringe. Influen- 22) A fairly good business for personai of children can be inl

may bring you day, but better friends problems

inct with rasily solved

and happiness and contentment. Let matters.

fl.cn help you. kindliness.

TAURUS (Apr. 21-May 21)- Advertising can bring excellent # good idea and it should catch on now.

GEMINI (May 22-Jube 22)-

results. Promote

་

CAPRICORN (Dec. 23-Jan. VIRGO (Aug. 24-Sept. 22)-20)-Social contnets are impor- If you have erred in previous tant to your future. Court In- judgment, correct it now. Spiri- fluential friends. They can be iual matters are very important. helpful.

THE recent, imprisonment Combine social and domestic Make moderate business F to

bit of bread and a bit of Concentrate on the bacon from a dustbin be-side of life. cause he was hungry is a timely vindication of the majesty of the law.

It proves that the Vigilant eye of Justice is upon those who are degrading villsed. Ufe by

an outrageous disregard of the national welfare, and the honour

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) domestic Make moderate business gains. enjoyable be most important at this time.

Act accordingly.

CANCER (June 23-July 23)- A constructive day, especially for those in any field of en- gineering. Build for the future, 100.

ARIES

(Mar. 22-Apr. 20)-

und dignity of their country. If A fairly good day for business the refuse in our dustbins is to but avoid unnecessary

be safeguarded from the selfish Fair for the affections, too.

the predatory, special

Fa

AQUARIUS (Jan, 21-Feb. 15) Buying, and selling techniques can be stepped up now. Pub- new pro- lcise and advertise ducts or plans.

PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 21) - Diplomacy along both the busi- to change your ness and social fronts can bring Promote increased beneẞts to you just

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22)— News, previously delayed, now may arrive future immeasurably, new Ideas

MONDAY, APRIL 18

LIBRA' (Sept. 23-Oct. 23)-www-

arc to be Potential changes

possible. travel, warded off if at all

Hold to the status quo.

24-Nov, 22) SCORPIO (Oct. TAURUS (Apr. 21-May 21) tribunals must be set up to deal-A gond day for signing that There is activity in the fields been of publishing and advertising. with such barbarous acts as that contract

you may have

Invents new Advertise your A creative mind they postponing. mentioned above, before

ielpas. succeed In corrupting the whole Wares: sell. body politic.

Violinist burst lobster

pot

New British-male waterproof Hpaties have cansert orders to

GEMINI (May 22-June 22)- Publicity can be today's keynone, Tell your friends about your new teas. Matte future plans.

CANCER (June 23-July-23) Be alert to opposition. Avoiu overexpansion. I! decisions!

be given for rebuilding the huge must be made, think them over [kitchen of the Orimt liner Or-

cades.

carefully.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec.

can bring you 22)-Publicity

In the Held of advancement iren. Cash in on them now.

now.

23-Jan. CAPRICORN (Deo, 20) Try out those plans and you will discover that they are just as good as you thought they were.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 21-Feb. 19) thus some days for -Better business, but avoid making n Journey if you can.

PISCES (Feb. 20-3lar. 21)

travelling. Otherwise, Avoid this is a propitious day for all your activities.

Make pro-

Kresa.

CROSSWORD SOLUTIONS

Solution of yesterday's puzzle.. Law- 7. Across: 1

and

23)- LEO (July 24-Aug. (News item.) Don't let members of the op-abiding: 9, Elopement; 10, Art: poslle sex bring agitation, dis-11. Lunge: 12, Cream-nut: 15, Be factful to Uyo; 16, Oft: 18, Narcissus; 22, DROVING, if proof were need-eard or trouble.

Test; 23, See 1 Down: 24, Seo 13. ed. that the more adhesive avoid 1.

Down; 25, Eyes: 20, See 5 Down. tape we export to Algeria, the

1 and 23, Leading- Down! lady: 2, Alack-a-day; 3. Worry; 4, Apt: 5 and 26, Belaving-pin; 6. Den; 7 See 1 Across; 8, Stel 13 and 24, Mostly: 14, Nosey: 17, Fuses; 10, Ride; 20, Coy; 21, Stay.

VIRGO (Aug. 24-Sept. 22)- more necessary it becomes tu Lots of activity and change-- most of it for the better if you plan in that way. Be aggressive

enlarge the Stamford Bridge goalposts.

Foulenough to Smart-

now.

Allich

YOUR ARE always too CHESS PROBLEM

impetuous. You should have

kept the Soames

Gang in re-

serve, while you gave the boy time to find out that milksop- get him nowhere. pery would

t mon to company,

If you want

to act put money into a dud you don't knock him down and kit on him until he signs his cheque. The Soames Gang are the hard-hitting. direct type. You should have put someone subile and sly on to my young relative, and instead of planting all that Jewellery and stuff on him, you should have been con- fent it first with giving him a taste for cards by letting him win for a while, using un un- ck. As it is, you've narked pack. Elven him a strong distaste for the Narkover way of life and

By A. K. ELWORTHY

2

Black, pieces.

White, 8 pieces.

made him distrustful. I'd have white to play and mate in two. yesterday's made a better headmaster than you....

Solution problem:

-(Longan Express Service) 1, B-K2, any; 2, Q, or R mates

By Ernie Bushmiller

THEY COME IN. FLAVORS, DON'T THEY?

HONEY BEAR

[CINNAMON

BEAR

?

INTELLIGENCE TEST SOLUTION

This looks a diMcult puzzle; but

if c

- it is easy to bolo out tackiest the right way eansider the possible allocations of the four gutters. There are only Kine

ALLEN 23

D. O

HARNES... AD

CHASE

DEAN

Now a aut in a comparable table what we know

nine Saturdaya:

about tho

198

DD

ALLEN

BARNES

CHASE

DEAN

esch at

navo to Identify

Is completed arrangement. unce is 0. So & 1 h. Now wh

a successively deduce (by com paring what we

La + 5. 19 with the table) that discovered 2.0, b; and D. £. fence 71.2

Alien Dan Chase' patter: Barnes, Allen's; Chase, Dean's, and bean. Barnes'a

London Express Service,

Solution of Skeleton Cross- word on this page

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