1949-12-24 — Page 13

THE - HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1949.

MOMENTS PAGE

SIDE GLANCES By Galbraith YOUR BIRTHDAY

BY STELLA

SPARE

MCKENNEY ON BRIDGE

You Can't Go For

Game All The Time

AKB?

1000- "AJD53

72

4652"

N

AN

KQJ

W

7432

Q8

• K1072

AAJIK

Declar

VADS

4.04

AAQJ 103

КАЗ

Lesson Hand on Bidding

Neither vul.

Bouth

Vent

North

East

Pass 20

Pass

24.

Pas

Pali

441

Pass Pass

Pass

Opening-❤K

#1

BY WILLIAM E. McKENNET

ODAY'S lesson hand on bid- ding involves the point as

10 whether or not you should support your partner's bid or show your own suit.

South bas A good sound bid of one spade. Should North bid two spades Or two lia- Inondat

Most experia todny agree that to go into the two zone, you must have at least a trick and

mcela hand half. North's this requirement for a bid of but outside of two diamonds;

the diamond suff, the hantel is pretty shallow. Therefore, sume fine players would, sign the banki off, with a bid of two spades.

even

12-24

COR $149 DY NDA (PRVICE, INC ↑ No V. 3. PAT, OFF

"Is it too late to go down and buy a train? He told Sis if it wasn't there in the morning, he'd know that fat Santa in the store was a phony!"

BY

by

PEQUENA,

THE

WAY Beachcomber

IT

But let us suppose that North makes the constrictive bid at dlemends and South then

the dancer that this would not be good. hide two spades. With this bid

Partner, South SAYA,

dancer. [or from Caceres (she was publicity though you have made a con-

on Whereupon the great. structive bid. I do not have born hear the bull-ring

a hearted lady embraced the anything else to advertise"

the Trujilk road), had Now what should North do

bid? He public row with the choreo three Persians, who cried, when it is his turn to should not bid three spades as grapher Pubenu in the hotel "Oh, usl Pot luck for we be did in this ense. The two

a free bid the other day. The Filthis three! Yum-yum, we say, diamond bid showing a trick

tan Trie had asked her to more kisses if you please, andi R Three spades is another free

launch their Bee-saw by mum! Io, yes Pubean flare bil, but all North has in

bottle of beer shoutedl angrily. trumps and a trick and a haltbreaking # So just learn "Pass."

won

lo how

kh

South has a good solid synde sult, and he does have toru Therefore. than he advertised.

Andrs. if North

bids

three

South coaxed into a bid of four spades, which he cannul make.

CHESS PROBLEM

By J. CHOCOLOUS

Black, 8 pieces.

1

White. 6 pieces.

Th

White to play and mate in three,

Solution

problem:

yesterday's

1. H-B, ng; 2, Q, R, or K

inates.

Over it. Pubean argued Ashura stooped and tore out

boutlacus. hia

Then thus three did a fantastic dance with Pequena ending in tumble. When they all got

INTELLIGENDE TEST up they found they had been

FOOZLE MAKES

A BET

By T. O. HARE What odde will you lay

you beat

wald

me?"

"I lay the mathematics

nald Divor

calculate

- We'll

Divot "cunaldered, assume," he said, "that, so far As the wo remaining botes are enbeerned, each of us will take elther Aar at the 17th, and that these scores new equally likely and, elzolarly, that rach of us will take either 5 the 18th, and that

HICK SCOTESs are equally hely 100.

"Okay," said Foozie

They were taking part in match between two teams and

Bit two holes to Diar

had and up if the players were all square at the 14th their particular match would be halved

On Disol's assumptions, whunt ock was be prepared to y on kits wingina ?

(Solution on this page)

SKELETON CROSSWORD

CLUEB, ACROSS..

Mould, of whton-'

be-thin 14 one föral

fo or she is this parson, Competed in the lyn? Nothing loss than & folllace- tion.

BL.Hoses was such prop

14 I preriously heard, it

16. Par from eay on the eye,

18. What? No W.O.?

wicked

1. Departed a..

Poetic aca.

That's

Deviate frymn righteountiens,

Name of a Lance interpret

20. Not Qulto erady

Bird about before dunK.

20. Langungo in the interior

Jerzoy

20. febrows could have made more

of this measure.

CLUES DOWN

1. Balvation of the said

(two words).

Branch of appeasement. 7

3. Time for an event.

4. Liko Richard the Firat t

Roderick a river.

W.0,>

7. All intoxicating drint of same

benoit.

► 8. Pony rides me for a changs

11. Dutinguish clearly

At At the outset.

onething

12. Dan big in the U.S.A. 1,

10 Waghtica wanton,

17. Only half a boras i

20. Greaser,

22 Lifted up.

23. Grain holdora. 34.-itise it wares, we think.

(Bolution on this

bre)

On

sitting

the hotel manager. The Macaroon of Macaroon was a disgusted witness of the incident.

Sonnet

That which perfection's self term

perfect makes.

By reason's Gier Tancr **

betrayed.

Siire he telu kupulty for Treuson

takes

In this one act is reason's

traftur made.

Yet reason in perfection's Sure

despite

Пtraltorpus faili unreason

dath Conceal,

While faithless Joyally, in trea-

son's right,

Shall loput treachery to her-

self reveal.

So our who still pursues a fall-

ing star,

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24

an

IF you are born today, you are one-of the- world's adventurers whether it be in feats of physical courage or in innovations of ideas." You have a bright, sparkling wit and can spa,

You have everything with a critical eye. abhorrence of dögma and your own generation may misunderstand you because you are always trying out something new, prost

progronalvo-or at least differenti

He carried Of cou this individualiam 'can

You could become one of the Inspired teachers of your time, for you have the ability, which is so unlinial, of inspiring those who come under your directon to do their own best work in their own individual spheres of 1 fluence. You are one of those tare Individuals who leads others yet does not insist that every- one follow your own pattern. Imitation, to you. Is one of the major evlis-and a great sin against the ultimate development of the individual

to an extreme which will go against you when and what, the stars have in store for

it comes to commercial or business success at first. But if you hold to your ideas-and- ideals--you eventually should win finanékil ste cess as well as fame.

come to you. I

tomorrow, select your birthday star and read the corresponditia paragraph, Let your birth- day' star be your daily guide,

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 25

CAPRICORN (Dec. 23 Jan.

·TAURUS : (Apr. 21-May 21)- VIRGO (Aug, 24-Sept, 22)- 20)-This Christmas Day is Seck spiritual guidance on this Combine the spiritual with tho A real Christmas sur- likely to be filled with delightful Christmas Day. Perhaps you social.

be yours to bring surprises. Good news should should wrlio a serious and im- prise may

portant letter.

happiness. GEMINI (May 22-June 23)-

LIBRA (Bepi, 23-Oct. 23) AQUARIUS (Jau. 21-Feb. 19) A short trip may give you some

and exciting -If you have complete tafth in important

news New and exciting news is likely your Innermost desires, then you would have missed by stay- to mark this Christmas

which will be long remembered. they ultimately will be granted Ing at home.

CANCER (June 23-July 23)— SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 23)- FISCES (Feb, 20-Mar. 21)- Good will and harmony should Devote some of this day to letter.

day for you. Visit writing and you can bring real A pleasant day for you and your mark this

who family. If driving, be careful someone

ill and bring happiness to others. Christmas joy.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dee, on a crowded roadway.

LEO

future plans and (July 24-Aug. 23)- 22).......Make ARIES (Mar. 22-Apr. 20)—A social, personal day. Be careful. Another fine day and one which you will find ways and means" reason to re- to make your dreams come true however, of minor accidents' dus you should have to hasty actions,

call with joy for years to come, » next year.

you.

REING born on Christmas Day is an unusual accurrence, and when it is yours, then you may look forward to an unusual fc. The very curity

of your birth date has a particular significative and is likely to influence your entire life. So much will be expected of you that you than will And it necessary to put forth more orduary effort and energy to live up to these expectations.

You are highly emotional and have a deep undersindian of all mankind. You piso have the gift of being able to give excellent actvich." You often expend so much time and energy on the problema of others that your own use bends in become confused. In the modern, highly competitive world, you might do well 10 rectify this, for all to often the visionary Individual is."

inisunderstood materjalised.

Yours Time...

TOLD FAITHFULLY... AND WITH BEAUTY

one

Sole agentes

SHRIRO (CHINAJ'LTD.

con

bo

unless his visions

You have the gift of the written as well as the spoken word and probably would become Influential in the field of hapirational writing. As lecturer and teacher, you could become .outstanding.

Your personal life may be fraught with complications, and these are problems you must attempt to solve as easily as you solve the problems of others who come to you for help. You

can find happiness in marriage only with soincone whose Ideals and sympathies identical with your own.

are

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

MONDAY, DECEMBER 26

TAURUS (Apr. 21-May-21)- on the. domestic Exert caution scene. Tact and diplomacy may avert pending dificulties.

23-Jan. (Dec. CAPRICORN 20)-A bright and joyful day with a happy ending if you do not let impulses run nway, with

common sense,

birth-

VIRGO (ARK. 24-Sept. 22)- Minor misadventures, perhaps

to 100 much previous due

Rest and activity, may occur. recoup your energies. GEMINI (May 22-Julie 22)-

LIBRA (Scpt. 23-Oct. 23)- AQUARIUS (Jan. 21-Feb. 18) There are abounding opportuni- A day rather for rest and re- -Happiness on the

domestie tien if you know how to tales the laxation than for continued ac-) to be scene continues

yours, best possible advantage of them livities. Make careful plans for

your Find new joy in marrluge. A now wedding anniversary?

oro (Oct, 24-Nov. 22)-| CANCER (June 23-July 23)- PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 21)- Avoid hasty decisions as they Keep things under control to- Be careful in your attitude to can prove disastrous to the en- day. Accidents due to coreless- nvolded with due day, for there can be mluor mi- fire picture of your future plan- ness can be understandlags H

precautions. you are not ni.

LEO (July 24-Aug. 23)—A day SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. for 22-Apr. 20) of mixed blessings. Some great 22)-Impulsiveness is not

un today! Guard your actions and Take advantage of the slowed- desire may be fulfilled, yet

may cause make sure you do not overstep up tempo of activity. Rest and unexpected event

the limits of caution, unhappiness.

areful.

ARIES (Mar.

relax,

I'

born today, you have an innate ingenuity of which helps

types you to solve all problems You have keen observation and und: rstand people thoroughly. You comprehend motivations and then are able to give excellent

advice.

แ

1

You know how to concentrate on one thing at a time. But this does not preclude your learning considerably in a number of dif ferent Belds, for you to into one thing, polish off and then start something else. Suders Indicated. See the field of endeavour, which youth. You have the interests you most in capabillies for anything you wish to undertale. It is most likely, however, that you wi happiest in some cultural netu..

Do

Interested in the mysterious and the ac- cult, you would enjoy traveling or even living in the Orient, Since you are by nature something of a reformer, the inequalities among mankiri make you unhappy and you will want to do sutnothing about it As a protagonist for some worthy cause, you could become an Im- portant leader

of your own home and having very Foud strong family ties, you will be happiest. If you of wed white quite young and rear a family your own.

for To find what the stars have in store tomorrow, select your, hirthday star and read Let your birth- The currounding paragraph. day star be your daily gulde.

VIRGO (Aug. 24-Sept. 22}~

business domes. Both personal and

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 27

CAPRICORN

(Dec, 23-Jan. TAURUS (Apr. 21-May 21)--- 201-Good for marriage as well Take good care of all

vexing unless

diplomatie.

NEW CHINA ENAMELWARE

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AT THE

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.

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DON'T MISS IT

LOOK FOR THE

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HEAD:

art Be

ALTHOUGH THEY ARE POST-WAR CREATIONS.

THE PERFUMES OF

as for nl business potentiais le problems, fur they can prove affairs are promising. Employ- you are very ment conditions for you should Avoid dangers while travelling,

show an improvement. De cautious,

GEMINI (May 22-June 22)— LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23)- AQUARIUS (Jan. 21-Feb. Beware of your impulses! Act Changes made on impulse 19)-If you are cardful to on nfter very careful con- not always the best

ones, undertake, actions, you. avold hasty

you want things to cautious in all you con sideration also avoid minor accidents and run smoothly.

especially if travelling. CANCER (June 23-July 23)- SCORPIO (Oct, 24-Nov. 22)— have a good day."

Will Minor adversities căn be mag- PISCES

"break" (Feb, 20-Mar. 21) Some fortunate Cultivate new Interests today give you that long awaited op- nifed unless you are very care- increased portunity. Be prepared to fake ful today, Be. your guard and you will enjoy

against trouble. Broaden your full advantage of it. pleasure in life.

LEO

SAGITTARIUS (Nov, 23-Dec. (July 24-Aug. 23)-- outlock reason for their

pays off today. ANIES (Mar. 22.Apr. 20)- All lines of activity are excel- 22)Optimism Business continues to show nn lent except travel. Be a "stay Be on the look-out for what you improvement, especially if deal- at-home" today and you will want and it should come to you

And happiness. ing in public commodities.

Shall at the last nake full

acknowledgment

That they

el by themselves abandoned are,

Alay. Inelcing

true content.

Itold fast to truth, not seeking to

desery

This loyalty in trazon's

cheri

Fun on the roads

trca-

THE poller will find it very

difcult to decide whether the new red and white striped: petrol is white "patrol partially dyed red or red petrol partially clyed while. The suggestion

that yellow petrol would he casler 10 defect when dyed green is not supported by any body.

INTELLIGENCE TEST

SOLUTION ;..

(3) At the 17th; here is MA chance of D's winning, in which case the match, is his there is. L

chance of d there

which case

D1 dormy par chance of F's winning, in wasch case the match is square.

now.

on

CROSSWORD SOLUTIONS

Solution of yesterday's puzzic, --Across: 2, Wantage: 0. Eac

115, Blas; 16, Slur: 18, Lap:,20, 10, Future; 12, Rievci 14, Slog:

Dirge 22, Acrfal; 24, Tidy; 25, Aces; 26, Usage; 27, Ness; 28, Masticnte. Down: 1, Hero; 3, Agd: Tuesday; 5; A.T.S.; ‹6, Cult 7 Regress; 9, Giblets; 11, Roughest 13, Vapid; 17, Nalum; 19, Arias 21, Rice; 23, Lanc.

121 AT the 18th: (a) 1f 1) is dormy one, he has chance of winning thit the match se all square.. D hased chance of winning

Boy chance of winning, is

༔་

16

1.M. Divat should lay Foozl to 5 on nia winning.

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Fröhliche Weinachten.

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сь Рождествомь

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OF FOREIGN

WORDS

VANOGE

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IN OTHER

WORDS

MERRY CHRISTMAS

bif

INSECT SPRAY

WITH DOT

When there's bif

Ineedn't use my fist!

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Blute the happy morn

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