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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, SATURDAY, JULY 16, 1949.

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SIDE GLANCES By Galbraith YOUR BIRTHDAY.

MCKENNEY

ON BRIDGE

Why Take Chances? Think Before Play

BY WILLIAM E. McKENNEY

NCE again

ONCE

the old ticker

caught up with me, and ) was taken to the hospital in Washington, D. C. While there, my attending physician, Dr Walter. K. Myers, introduced me to Dr John N. Shadid and fus title black box.

Ordinarily, blood feats and laboratory techniques are 1}} great mysteries to me, tho zame 18 bridge is to some people. But Dr Shadld's little black box appented to my engineering knowledge.

He is working on a now tech- nique, for measuring the vis cosity of the blood, and if his method can be developed, it looks to me as if a great raany coronary thromboses may be avoided..

While giving me a word of ad- vice on how to take care of my heart Dr Shadid also implied a good bridge lesson. A man with

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heart trouble, he said, should think a minute before he at- tempts to do anything. It he does this, he will save himself a lot of affort and complications,

That lesson applies very well to today's hand. The opponents won the first two club tricks and declarer trumped the third club. He could afford to lose one more trick, a spade or a diamond. The average person

might say that one of the fnesses should win, but if you stop and think for a minute, you do not have to take that chance,

Cash the ace of hearts and ruff a sinall heart in dummy. Lend a spade and go right up with the ace, then ruff your last heart. At this point you simply lead 'n trump and West is in. I he leads a club or a heart, you can trump and discard. It be lends a diamond, It gives you a free finesse.

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COFR. 190 BY KEA Bernice, 200,”t, 16. FEIL 12. §. PAT. OFT.

"The best time we've had in years—l can't remember another party, where there was nobody we had, to be polite to!".

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THE WAY

by Beachcomber

N_American society of be ́n bieb of paint on a' perfect

anthropologista started full-blown rose. two years ago to discover Tales of the ballet

why

women heeled shoes.

high. I

The verdict is that it is due to culture. Anything added to that awe-Inspiring conclusion would

RECALL another amusing incident in connection with ballet. In Soupirs Zojitov, blind- folded, had to throw Loofu. across the stage into the arms of Hopoy. One night he confused, lost his sense of direc- flon, and threw her clean aver the orchestra into the front row

became

VINTELLIGENCE TESTS of the stails. She landed in the

SIX COLOURED BEADS

by T. O. HARE

M: young alece. Hen an intelligent child; but the Httle puzzle 1 act her the ather day proved too much for her.

rietta Hare, is quits

"Here are LII glass beads. Henrietta," I said. Two blue ones: two red unes; two green ones. You can string them together to make a bracelet. And I'd like you to work out. if you can, how many bracelets can be strung with this particulur assortmentat brads that would be dis

Inguishable from one anüller.

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"Don't forget inl bracelet may look different when you look at it frora the other side. If the urrangement at beads 15 19.12 C....1 32.G,-for example,- that produces the same bracelet as B GRB GR So it only counfa na one.” Henrietta thought up aix possible arrangements her six beads.

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How many arrangements are there in all?

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lop of a sleeping cricketer, who nwoke suddenly, shouted 'S Into

that?" and threw her up the air and caught her again. Aware of his mistake, he said politely, "Sorry. Thought you were the ball. How did you get here?" "You fool," hissed the humiliated dancer. "I'm dancing here," "Very jolly," said the dazed cricketer. "Meet me in the pavillon later on." Then he went back to sleep. Threadgold's did it! JOHN

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[OHN was nervous.

It was the morning of his Interview with Sir Raymond, Would ho be given that big job? Sir Ray- mond received him courteously but coldly, "You're very young to apply for this post," he said. John smiled nervously. "I hardly think." began Sir

Raymond

and then he noticed that John's socks were very taut and neat. "Thorogrip Garterette, 1

sup- pose sald the industrialist,

thawing

Visibly

sir. Threadrold's,"

said John, pull- Mr Won 'em Ing up his trousers. all my

life, sir," "Me, too!" grinned Sir Haymond, pulling up his trousers. "You start work tomorrow, my boy. We Thoro grip chaps must stick together, ch?" "Rather, sir," said beaming John..

(Acut),

the

Oh, I say, look here! IF the terrible accusation of a Indy Councillor is true that

SKELETON CROSSWORD Tory Dustmen do not respect the

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secrecy of the dustbin, we are in for some protly scandals. Now that everybody writes books we may expect "Taltered Leaves from my Dustbins." a selection of private Jetters received by supporters of Labour. The lady referred to "Tories in dunstmen's clothing," and it is said

that the Tory member for a rather caddish constituency, and him- self not aut of the top drawer, spends the recesses going round other constituencies in the early morning and collecting scraps of writing

unguarded Labour bin

from

Mice in the mind

The stoker in the studio

artist

Is not more lonely than the

Whose mind is nibbled slowly By the mice of doubt. Let beauty set airap, Baiting it, with the green

cheere of moonlight And the crumbs of quiet wind

in trees.. That doubt may perish Uke a

moute.

(Olga Yule).

Bon

SATURDAY, JULY 16

ORN today, you have a grent deal of vigour and energy which, when combined with your originality, will make you a person of distinguished attainments, provided you make the best possible use of your star-given talents at all times. Your principles are high and you are essentially the idealist when working toward your life's goal. And you always may Aet what you want if you stick to your ambition tenaciously, tool

Your life may not always be an easy one. For one who has talent and originality is very likely to have setbacks until recognised and appreciated by the world at large. Never be come discouraged, however, Use the con- siderable personal courage which is yours and you will eventually achieve Intolerant of those

goal, Learn to be a little logs who may differ from your point of view. You

SUNDAY,

PORN today, you have tremendous personal

magnetiam and naturally will be the centre of attraellon wherever you go. You have an active, alert mind and know how to thke full advantage of the smallest opportunity to secure an advance over an opponent. You have great deal of personal- courage, as well, and are not one to ask others to do anything you might not venture, yourself. In fact, if others refuse, you will roll up your sleeves, go to work and prove the job can be done!

Early in life, you should have learned that it is useless for you to follow the advice of others. Go your own way and you will succeed. Remember, the stars have given you the talents.

CANCER (June 23-July 23)— Guard your health and your safety it venturing upon the water. In considering a new plan, be sure it is wise.

LEO (July 24-Aug. 231- This is a good day for your sign, so take full advantage of all opportunities offered to you now. Act at once.

VIRGO (Aug. 24-Sept. 22)- Hold to your vision. De practi- cal in developing your plans and you can make important progress right now.

LIBRA

(Sept. 23-Oct 23)- You should receive better eo- operation today especially if

show the proper spirit. Make real progress.

YDU

CANCER (June 23-July' 23) — Changes are probably good for Love and romance fare well, but be very cautious if you

you.

like to lead others, but remember that even aa- you have your own, Individual ideas others may, too. "Live, and let live," could be an adage you should follow a little more assitluous- ly.

You women are rather strict disciplinarians and will rule your own home circles with tho proverblul rod of iron. Sill, there is a less Stern side to your nature which is only shown to those who are very close and dear to you. Let these softer qualilles show more. Fermil your heart freer rule-for greater and more complete happiness.

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.

JULY 17

It is up to you to make the fullest use at all times of your potentialities.

Depending very much on yourself, you may have more than a few solitary hours. Don't take too seriously that legend that "he who travels fastest, travels alone!" You have a deeply loving and affectionate nature--al- though you may not be at, all demonstrative--- and are happlest when you have a home and family of your own. You will make a kind if not over-indulgent parent.

To find what the stars have in store for tomorrow, select your birthday star and read the corresponding paragraph. Let your hleth- day star be your daily guide. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22)- PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 21)- Put nothing into writing except Check your assets against your that about which you are very linbilitler and make sure you are positive. Otherwise all tenden- on the right side of the ledger.

cles are good.

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CHURCH NOTICES

THE ASSEMBLY AT DUDDELL STREET. GOSPEL HALE Tour Kenr (Between the Bank of China and the National City Bank of New York).

Sunday 11 am. Breaking-of-Brend;]

Sunday 0 p.m. Gospel Service. Monday 6 p.nl Special meeting

for Indies. Monday p.m. Speclat Meeting

ARIES (Mar, 22-Apr. 20)(far lelievers only). SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Des. Protect your resources' and don't 22)-A day of minor upsets un- be extravagant in your expendi less you are more than ordinart- tures right now. Make future ly careful. Hold emotions in plans carefully. check. Act wisely..

TAURUS (Apr. 21-May 20-

for,

CAPRICORN (Dec. 23-Jan. Social pleasures should make 20)—Ask

And give, no this day an especially happy credit today. Stand on your one. Harmony in apparent in own feet and net moderately in all your netivities, nl matters of importante.

AQUARIUS (Jay. 21-Feb. 19)

GEMINI (May 22-June 22)-

Get

Stand on your guard against News from a distance may bring unwise

decisions. Don't be you exceptional pleasure. Hoodwinked by superficial ap- outdoors into the country. Nest pearances. Investigate.

and relax.

MONDAY, JULY 18

VIRGO (Aug. 24-Sept. 23)— Not a day for aggressive action. Bs on your guard ngahust upset. Act after due consideration, if at

altempt to mix business with ult pleasure.

LEO (July 21-Aug. 13) Don't deviate from the exact in terpretation of the law. Honesty is always the best polley in the long run.

AwDid you

GET HIM OUT OF THIS? ERNEST DUDLEY. The

Armchair Detective. gives this solution to the krain-tenger on Page Four: Blalagmites, which дра composed of carbanair of time, are not impossible to break.

Ship-Carion, Inearance Agent. exerting This strength., 'benda forward. using his body as a lever, and succeeds" la breaking the stalagmite in half.

th10

ITe uickly works bis feet and hands loose from

chains

the round broken halves.

Ile wake for the water to rise, swims across to the entrance-shaft, where he wafts, treading water unts the rising level rare resim almost to the top of the shaft. We grabs the ledge and climbs to free- dom,

LIBRA

-for-members-get the Forces at No.

12. Chatham Road (1st Boor), Kow- 1ооп.

Tuesday 8 p.m. Bible Study Thursday Ap.m. Prayer Meeting. Friday 8pm. Meeting for mem- bers of the Forces. People's

Saturday 3 p.m. Young

Fellowship Moet- Ing.

All. Engilah speaking friends are welcome.

EMMANUEL CHURCH

18 Nathan Road, Kowloon} Sunday, 11,20 nm. Subjeel "How ia the Gold Become Jim?" Frea- cher: Dr Harveron.

Sunday School, 3.00 p.m. Classes for all ages.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 21-Feb. 19) A day demanding self-con- fence and self-improvement.

its to advance of oppor-Ject-In the Snure." Preacher: Nev,

tunities

PISCES (Feb. 29-Mar. 21)—

ARIES

Mandarin Service, 5.00 p.m... Evening Service, 6.00 p.m. Sub-

Spence,

Saturday, 0.00 p.m. Prayer-meet-

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CHURCH

GOOD NEWS!

The army officers have kindly agreed to allow Bibla lectures to continua an thờ

BIBLE AUDITORIUM

Chatham and Mody Roads

KOWLOON

Friday, Saturday and Sun- | day nights, 8:30 P.M. and Saturday afternoons, 5:00 P.M.

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Wednesday, 0.00 pm. Fellowship (Sept. 23-Oct. 23)- The unexpected may Intrude Meeting. Speaker: Mr. Amen.

Friday, 3.00 p.m. Youth Fellow Guard your health. Don't over- upon today's planned activities. ship. YOU are expecially invited to do things.

Curb extravagant Be prepared to benefit from any attend. idens, for conservative netion is changes much the best Idea now!

(Mar. 22-Apr, 20). 23 Austin Road, top floor. SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov, 22)- Now you may travel with pros- -ENGLISH. METHODIST Industry and careful attention to pects of achieving your goa), detail can push this day into the be it strictly business or pure

Sunday, Juty 1741. Preachers; |- asset column for you.

pleasure.

II a.in, Rev. L. Collings, 0.30 SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. TAURUS (Apr. 21-May 21)—.. Nev. D. Harker. C.F., 8 p.m., Boclai

Hour in the Salors 22)-Now you may take that You may reach a better under-Home,

& Soldiers Journey which, perhaps, was re- standing with others today and Wed, July 20th. Devalkonal Ser- cently postponed.

Expect ad further your own business prosvice, at the 8. and 3. Home,

F7 July 22nd, Chair Practice, in vancement in business.

pects thereby.

the S. & S. Home. Everyone wel- CAPRICORN (Dec. 23-Jan. GEMINI (May 22-June 23)-comp. za)-Stick

closely to business Definitely a poor day for all your SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

July 24th & Sprbugleld Sunday. routine. A romantle, letter may activities, Slow, steady and The tatron of Surbgfeld Crphan bring you happiness, but keep persevering! You can win out age, Fatahan Mission, will speak at your-feet-on-the-ground!

-----over-difficulties,

CROSSWORD SOLUTIONS

Solution of yesterday's puzzle. word on this page-

Solution of Skeleton Cross-

Across: 1, Orchestrá;

8. Geranium; 9, Cavities; 12, Bondage: 15, Sachet: 10, Let:

17, Set: 10, Leper; 20, Eft; 22,

Ell; 13, Aerlo; 24, Kerosene.

Down: 2. Recess; 3, Crab-

London Express Service apple; 4, Havoc; 5, St;.0, R.M.;

7. Assertive; 8. Gauntlet; 10, Inhere; 11, Egrel; 13, Deters; 14,

CHESS PROBLEMAT.S.: 10, Lear: 19, Elk; 21, Fie.

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White, pieces. White to play and matę in two.

Solution to yesterday's ⚫problem:

1, B-B4, axy; 2, Kt mates.

By Ernie Bushmillor

INTELLIGENCE TEST SOLUTION

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