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MCKENNEY ON BRIDGE

Optimistic Bidding Draws Little Slam

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BY WILLIAM E. McKENNEY

DR

R LEO F. SCHIFF of Platts- burg. N. Y., sent me to- day's bidding problem. opened the bidding

hearts, and when his

with

Не two partner

bid two na trump, he jumped to four dinmonds, His partner took him to four hearts, They made six, and Dr Schiff won- dered how they could have ar- rived at Uie siam contract,

SIDE GLANCES By Galbraith YOUR BIRTHDAY

11-2

COPR. 1949 B NEA WERVICE, INC. T, MA, NEQ, U. & PAT, OPP.

"I've been pretending I'm crazy about his food so ho would oat it-the third helping got mol"

BY

THE WAY

by Beachcomber

First of all, you do not have

THE management of the walls anxiously, to interfere i to open the South hand with n

THE forcing two-bad, although there

which hotel at

the necessary, and the guests hold

Yesterday their breath.

they is no great mistake made If you

are staying

their came down from do. Most players use nee-show-three Persians jog responses to the two-bid, so in Edinburgh is determined not to allow see-saw in the

most lounge, although

when North lids two no trump, you know that he does not have the ace of hearin clubs,

от acc

of

Once you have made a two dermund bid, your partner is re- quired to keep the bidding open There- until game is reached.

this fore there is no need nt point to crowd the bidding with a jump to four diamonds. Three diamonds is the better bid.

have much North does not

din. preference for hearts or monds, so he should bid three no trump. This gives South a chance to bid four diamonds. Now North has a pretty good reading on the hand, le jnows has two foot South probably

in- six-card suits, South has dicated that he is willing to play the hand for a game in hearts

in diamonds. or a gaine

Ав

should

North prefers to play for a Come in diamonds, he bid Ave diamonds.

bidding

comes

When the

does not around to South, he

the about much know 100 hand. He knows that North does not have the ace of hearts, and that he probably has more diamonds than hearts; or if he has the sanie number in each those suits, he will have ล

dinmonds. South honour

in

of

night figure that the diamonds could will break 2-2, and he ruff a heart, or And the hearts that divided 2-2, to establish suit and make a Nam. So, if he is optimistic, he bids six dia- monds, which be can

make,

losing only the nee. of hearts.

vf

the guests would welcome as a prelude to the Fes- tival.

Every time the little gentle men cross the lounge carrying

in practise In their plank,

the yard,

staff neighbouring

INTELLIGENCE TEST

TELLHAM NUTHEN

AGAIN

▸ HARE

recent tea

103366

CON.

A cerata with the little.

known village of Tellham

Nuthen. cne'a Washington

where

overy. either suraeme

or Longbow The Washingtons (let me remind you) alwayı tell tho truth, and the

Longbows when you question ibem. always llo.

On my

second visit 10 I once

Tellham Nulben Again me three

rooms

wearing turbans of the Cameron tartan,

Inzbulah cried, Hoch, aye, ho yes, the noo!" Lords of the Dessert

Over the burning desert sande rode Zubzub-cl-Marshrat, his dark eyes a-gleam, his scimitar Behind flashing in the sun.

a cloud of dust, rode her in nother sheikhin and chieftains. Dorinda, with beating heart, smo them flash by and leneto that Zubzub the Fearless would be the first in the date-queue at Oasis of El Shottim.

O may the romancers of the future write in their novels of desert life. For I read that ration-books have been issued to 10,000 bedouin Arubs, those un- tamed, primitive men whom have seen running to catch trains in a North African town. Don't ask me

A

1

MAN with copious bed hair, who was stung by a jelly- fish at the seaside applied at once for two wigs under the Health Scheme-one to

LG sleep

in,

and a second to play patience in. The doctor said he didn't quite understand the point. The man whe explained that the sting irivial, and so he had been re- fused faise teeth by a dentist and spectacles by an optician. In passing

coming down the Street #lopped and ven. whether tured to inquire they were Washington of Longbows. The Brat villager replied: Two of us are Washingtons. The second #aid: "Nontuente: only one

was refused admission to a of us is a Washington." The

have pointed Alm might well Yes that is third said:

dog who out that it was the quite ruo.

The the Alm. wanted to see time is surely coming human beings will tire of close- of bestial ups of every form violence, even when there is "message" delivered by celestial voices at the end. "Wasn't It Just lovely the way he felt sorry when he had to murder the old woman? It made me cry, it was so beautiful."

A WOMAN whose large dog

hat, in fact, were the

the of

Three villagers 7

(Solution on this page)

SKELETON CROSSWORD

18.

CLUES ACROSS "Local date" (ansg.).

6. Blart to prophesy.

dakin

Distributivo AZLÍŠE,

12. Intermediate in some snoozen. 13. Alina aural.

14. Do they boip to give actore K

brant

16. Short journey, to start with, to

N. Africa.

17. Thay pleathe, for example?

la. Hindustani

20. It's a persons: record.

23. Bhould Clement sit thereon ?

two words).

24. No contented sort of jook, this.

25. The very reverse of able.

28. Lords board 7

CLUES DOWN

Partly lapsed,

Boll from Allon, maybe,

B. Mater sort of chap? (two

words).

Accurate,

5. Partly hide, parsis akin.

7. A bit steep Dennitaly.

Here's a big crowd to watch

race.

10 Dish Was GGO.

11. Do you get it 7 (two words).

13. Bud in Low Latin.

15. Portion of suma,

10. She's in a dilem.ESS.

20. Sometimes attached to a kettia.

AL IC cream

22. Another word for "67

(Solution on this page)

I. YOUR skin foggy?

When Mrs Huxtable, who had been a martyr to foggy skin for 38 years, came Into a dark room after one application of SNIBRO, her husband cried: "Bessle, the sun's come out!”

Holiday corner

A

HAS nineteen eggs, B has four. C offers to buy eight from A and one from BB first sells three to A. D fakes seven from A and two from B, and gives six to E for F. How many eggs would D have it B Rave back four to A before giv

Answers to be ing two to D?

on both sides of the written paper and marked "Fun." En- close cheque for £3 8s, 0d., and send to Mrs Augustine Hammer, 3 (bis) Rue des Mauvaises Odeurs, Puant-les-Mines.

Bo

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10

3

DORN today," you diave an original and In.. ventive mind, You are high-spirited. well, and often are considered temperamental by people when they first mept you. But alghtiness, you underneath the superficial have a good background of Intuitive good sense and are much more practical than it would at first appear.

You have a multitude of ideas and with the help of a vivid imagination, know how to work them out. You would do well in production work, but you must be "on your own" and not tled down by red tape or regimentation.

You may be happy if you have your own business but happiest of all if you can enter

STELLA

one of the professions, preferably: lo managerial status. You demand a high quality of production from others and this very strict. sense of values may keep you from doing original work, since you think you lack suMielent talent for it. Culiivate confidence in your own creative work, and you may. And yourself. managing your own carceri

You have a warm and affectionate nature and will be happlast if you wed at an early age. Select someone who is harmonious your Ideals,

to

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

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11:

Bullie ouls who can "feel" that

PORN today, you are one of the highly in-

some.

it thing is going to happen, long before actually takes place. Make use of this talent. will Never go against a prompting or you make a grave error in judgment. Trust your Inner voice completely and you can go far.

of

The stars have given you a variety

someone talents and It is up to you to select

nli exclusion of and specialisa on it to the

thin, cisc. If you spread your energies too

mediocrity you will be defented by ultimate

Confidence in your which will Infuriate you,

considerable bave self in important. You talent. Use it constructively.

a

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec.

contemplating 22} - If Journey, you may begin its cessfully today. Write na im. portant letter, also,

CAPRICORN

(Dec. 23-Jail

201-A spiritual day and if you are at all perplexed about your problems, seek help and ad

vice.

You have the gift of the spoken word and would make a fine lectures or orator. You are fond of travel and probably will want to visit the for places of the earth.

How Baby-Wise

are YOU?

2. Is it true that newborn bables can milo?.

When shouldn't baby's wet

dippers be changed?

If baby, le sleeping contentedly, don't die turb him to change wet diapers, authoritie angy Flenty of time, when he wakin up! But guard against 'urine irritation" by! smoothing on pure, genlla Johnson's Baby O, at very diaper changa, Ups for all-1 nyer smoothovers after baby's bath!

Many natozished mothers can't believe anything so tiny could be so accomplished

Be careful of your high temper and quick-bata baby's" smiles" ore, actually, pleas tongue. You often say things which you are ure reflexes! And how he boama when said mother sprinkles silky-soft Johnson's Baby for almost as soon as you have sorry

Powder on his tenderskin. Feels so good- them. You are ready to forget and forgive

at once. Others may not feel the same way helps aba little chafes and prickles! · and you will make enemies instead of friends.

affections, ayold Ardent in your

showing any degree of-Jealousy.

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

237

ARIES (Mar. 22-Apt. 20)- LEO (July 24-Aug.

good day for new New friends and adventures A generally

new idea

may may make this a happy day for business. A you. Strive to get happiness and prove a valuable one. Get it

into immediate production. you will find it.

VIRGO (Aug, 24-Sept. 22)— TAURUS (Apr. 21-May 21)- Romance la favoured. You may The unexpected may bring you Meeting now take a journey which you had real pleasure.

You will friends or joining old ones, enn previously planned. enjoy yourself, too,

be exciting. GEMINI (May 22-Juno 22)-- 21-Feb. Sign an important paper (Jan. AQUARIUS 19)-A fine day for a new job If planning a journey, start of or a new adventure in romance, today and anticipate unusual

Make this a time to as well. remember.

PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 21) An Idea may seem good and. It probably is. Publicize it and get ready to put if into production

BAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. Be ZZ)~~A tempestuous day. guarded in all you say and do, Keep out of hot water by hold ing our tongue,

success.

now. LIBRA (Scpt. 23-Oct. 23)-- those Take time out to write

owing. letters you have been You will enjoy getting repliest

CANCER (June 23-July 23)--

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22)---- wishes will probably Personal be fulfilled even beyond your Love and romance are stressed Optimism really today. A journey may bring expectations.

you a pleasurable meeting. pays dividends.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 12

TAURUS (Apr. 21-May 21)- If you are personally ambitious, then you may anilcipate an in- ratio in the creased Ugure.

7.

success

GEMINI (May 27-June 22) CAPRICORN (Dec. 23-Jan- 20)-Unusual influences appear Don't indulge in wishful think- boller to act be working in your

behalf, ing. It is much

but you must be able to recog than to dream. Show initiative. nise them.

AQUARIUS (Jan.

CANCER (Jané 23-July 23)- 21-Feb. A romantle surprise. It you are 19) Sales are still up. When it planning a change in your matters, home or job, it may occur 10. important comes to avold Impulse and act cautious day.

ly.

PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 21)- Anticipate favours from an un- expected source. Personal mat- careful receive 113 should

Be ambitious. attention.

ARIES

A

comes to popularity with mem- bers of the opposite sex.

VIRGO (Aug. 24-Sept. 22)-- Be guarded in making im- portant Uccisions. Routine affairs should develop very well Indeed.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23)- Be diplomntle in dealing with people had you will not make temper mistakes. Outbursts of can be harmful.

LEO Originality Your stock is

SCORPIO (Oct; 24-Nov. 22)- Guard your health. This can be

unless

you 23) an upsetting day 24-Aug. (July

all you dividends. are careful in pays

rising when it take.

under-

CROSSWORD SOLUTIONS

Solution of Skeleton Cross- Solution of yesterday's puz- notzle-Across: 1, Nectarine; e, word on this page:-

(Mar. 22-Apr. 20)--- Be careful of what you say. word spoken in anger is retracted. always easily diplomalic

CHESS PROBLEM

By V. ONFITO Black, 3 pieces.

White, 5 pieces.

Benlallon: 10, Stoned; 12,

3.

C.C.

10, 13, Uulise; 15, Eider: Fledged; 18, Pared; 10, Hugo: 20, Sting: 21, Sensation. Down:

Elucidate; 1, Nieces; 2, Cloud; 4, Tasteless;. 5, Ric; 0, Ionie: 7, Elderdown; 9, Nest egg: 11, Tired: 14. Led; 10, Pry: 17, Gun; 18, P.P.S.; 19, Hit..

INTELLIGENCE :

TEST SOLUTION:

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REGISTERED USE"

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(1) As before, we can clear-FURNISHED

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WITH PERIOD two FURNITURE!/

ly rule out the possibility that all three were Washingtons.

(2) If there were Washingtons, the first villager tells the truth, and the other two are lying: so that is im- possible.

is only one

are

(3) If there Washington, the first villager is telling the truth. So that is White to play and mate in three,ying, and the other two

impossible, too:

Solution

problem:

to yesterday's

It follows that all three 1. Q-B3, any; 2, Q, R, or teakers were Longbows. (ch or dbl cli) mates,

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