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SPARE

. McKENNEY ON BRIDGE

You Shouldn't Ever Squeeze A Partner

BY WILLIAM E MoKENNEY

TIERE is a hand Mr Radler

HERE

(sitting East) defended in a rubber bridge game recently.

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"The reason- South-bid-two dia- mands over his partner's one dia- mond bld was because he felt that it would be better for North to play the no trump. When the final contract of three no trump was arrived at Mr Nadler opened the king of hearts.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, SATURDAY, MARCH 4, 1950.

MOMENTS

SIDE GLANCES By Galbraith YOUR BIRTHDAY.

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nowa. 1919 SY BEA Lékvez, die, v. mi nez, U. 8. PAT, DEF.

11-23

"I don't like bridge oithor, but I hate to Mias a club moot. ing end give them a chance to talk about mo!"*

PER

BY THE WAY

by Beachcomber

ERHAPS we are casily thick_on_our_velveteen jacket startled, mild, doc-eared we have come to the conclusión Arctle that women below the but

Circle haven't worn hats for the He continued with the queen creature that we are;

we were when we make of warmth since the days the ace of startled cashed

him with the read one of the fashion of Cunto da Christo, They don't good ton of hearts. He knew North had at least four diamonds.

and then

hearin, That left

Mr Radler point that if he

girls writing about a hat ("a must for your autumn sult") and starting her piece of breath less prose with the heading "50 WARM FOR WINTER."

even wear them to keep the ran off or the sun out of their eye they wear then strictly to irrllate other women.

women's Below is a list of hats and their uses; it should be

deelded

at this enshed the ten

After hours spent amid dusty of hearts it might squeeze his partner and they probably would old volumes with the fragrant ently cut out and parted to the not set the contract. So he shifted smell of leather bindings in our

to the jack of clubs, which was nose and the nut gathering won in dummy with the queen.

of INTELLIGENCE TEST

proceeded to Declarer then

diamonds, but, cash the course, the sult did not break. On the third diamond Mr Radler

away deliberately threw

lls

good ten of hearts. Now declarer could not make his contract.

If Mr Radler had cashed his fourth heart and then shifted to a club, declarer would have won the club trick and cashed three have I rounds of diamonds. underlined the cards which ench player, at this point, would have left.

Declarer would then cash the king and queen of clubs, On the queen of clubs West would be hopelessly squeezed. If he let go the jack of diamonds, declarer's) diamond would be good, while if he discarded one of his spades, declarer would win three spade tricks.

JONESES

By T. O. HARE

IN one town which recently vited, even tradesZVEZ in the High Stent are inmed Jones, Brown or Smith. There are three Joneses; two Smith; twa Browns. Also they are all more ar fes in the same line of busines Three of them are hatter: two are drapere: two are tailors But it when't enay to discover who was When 1 made inquiries, the adowing facts were offered

At least on Smith is i () Neither of the Matter." drapers a Jones." (3) "Bol Browns are hatiere." (4) "A Mast two Jonetes are hatters" 15) Beth Smitha follow the same trade (5) One of the

tailor."

"Neither Smith is a draper.

Unfortunately, ix of the ative statements turned out te he untrue

What are the three Jonesest

(Solution on this page)

SKELETON CROSSWORD

CLUES ACROSS

5. The mane is made into a rope.

6. Anort diiçer I have MAR

Urisoner.

10. Talk back in a messago

11. Aro di Terent

12. Behdid

tho

departed ski (two words1. 1. It's seldom drawn terms.

24. These appealing Jesters arus

nothing less than troifferent. 16. furte can't impress it on u 10. Title not quite enough fol

Your Majesty.

1. She's a bit of a kid anyhow

10. It Lakey monry in a bocch

Inaba (two wordki.

22, Pile of ave cards?

Tus shows the

reverse of energy

very

31. Very high water 7 two words),

25. Arrest live, she has our vaju-

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Abies

CLUES DOWN

Might be said to be exclusivi

to biters two words)..

Party diagonal character.

about

WAYS!

Always in reverse.

6. They're proverbialty allection

Ale two words.

3. This hay may be found back

stage.

7. Spring out possibly.

El Cholerte.

. Messen in the A.T.4.7

10. Human rat,

18. A team's middia line 7

20 Famous painter who can never

be entirely capled.

beginning of 21. He has nothing to disigure,

(Solution on this page)

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NANCY

I'M GONNA BE

A CARPENTER

WHEN I IGROW UP

High Tone

I WISH YOU'D BECOME A MUSICIAN

I LOVE TO SEE A BOY. CARRYING A MUSICAL

INSTRUMENT ---

sole of the shoe for easy reference.

List of hats

The Cocktall Hat: This fre- quently consists of a "skull cop" (the top half of man's bowler does very well) with a feather or plume attached by a tiny speck of glue, giving the effect of one of those things with rubber suction cups used for clearing the drains. This 15 strictly for use indoors after six in the evening. 11. sorvez no useful purpose whatsoever.

The Ancol Hal: A shapeless construction covered with fruit, flowers, birds nesta. vegetable growth, When worn by the average British race- going horsy woman h leaves the tasting Impression of having the well-tended companionship of

Krave. It has two udes: (a) ta frighten horses, dogs. and children; (b) to keep rand- (Sec wiches moist in summer. tomorrow's cxciting instatment. "The Rise and Fall of the Fez.")

Trumpeter, what are you

Bounding now?

THE

E poor trumpeter who is having trouble with his cet of National teeth reminds us of a fellow blower we used to kałow In the Les Glas- Blowing Club. Penwiper, as we called him for want of à better name (better,nomes were very dificult to find in those bygone

blowing a days), was

glass lecanter to enter in our weekly competition, and at the very Inst puff his upper dentures out and were trapped in the thing. It was on show for some months in the town hall and caused considerable com- inent.

I WLS this amusing "accident" that encouraged Prnwiper, who invented the "ship-in-bottle" melif by cram- with small ming his mouth model ships and disgorging when half-way through blowing n bottle.

chut

Dreadful thought

battle, After a 30-hour fishermen at Karachi landed a 22 jt. black and white monster "like," they said, "nothing they had ever before."

Good Henvens! Has anybody seen Mrs Winterspoon lately?

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SATURDAY, MARCH 4

you are born today, you essentially are an idealist, particularly in the realm of music and the arts. You appreciate the finer things of life and intend to have them or nothing. You are not the type to be satisfied with second beat.

Sul, you lock

E certain combaliya aggressiveness which goes to make a material success in this world. You have the courago of your own convictions. But once you havo stated them, that satisfied you. You have a good fden and broadcast it. It romeone else makca fortune out of it later on, you are in- clined to smile and say, "I knew it was a good idea long ago." But you didn't do anything about it!

A

By STELLA

It is this type of acquiescence to fato which can be so infuriating to your family. I you have a family of your own depending upon you for support, you must correct this fault... for fault it is,

You have the ability to become outstandingly successful Make use of your gifts. It is like- ly that wed to the right partner, one who can contribute a definite quota of practical aggres alveness to your ideas, you could make a team which could go anywhere and get anything. But remember, if you are drifting, there is really no one but yourself to blame.

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,

SUNDAY, MARCH 5

PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 21)- CANCER (June 23-July 23) -- romantic day and one in Ling up your prospects so that which you can depend upon you will know how you stand your first impressions. Let for the several weeks to come. your judgment rest on them.

ANIES (Mar. 22-Apr. 20) fteficct seriously on the progress you have been making lately, and it dissatisfled, remedy the defects.

TAURUS (Apr. 21-May 21)— A day in which to rest and re- Jax. Take things easy and re- new your energica for further advances.

GEMINI (May 22-June 22)— The future outlook in excellent, so clear the deck for new netivi- tiez Make careful plans now,

IF

LEO

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov, 22) — Reflect on future activities. It your plans are solidly made, then success is now assured,

(July 24 - Aug. 23)— ·SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. Give some serious thought to 22)-Rest and relaxation can your future plans. It plana are help tired nerves. Also acek well made, everything should be spiritual advice if perplexed successful now,

about anything.

VIRGO (Aug. 24-Sept. 22)- CAPRICORN (Dec. 23-Jan. Ideals are important. See that 20)-Increate your popularity you are holding to them. Even by extending an invitation this Be afternoon. Be diplomalle this ing hours are doubtful. cautious,

evening.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23)- Don't neglect spiritual things in planning for material alms and desires. One complements the other.___

you are born today, you have a great deal of confidence in yourself. You feel that you can do anything you need to do and, consequent- ly, you don't always try na hard as you should. It's fine to be happy-go-lucky, but to be too nonchalant about definite responsibilities- makes life difficult for yourself na well as for others who may be dependent upon you,

Your best months for achieving success in a project appear to be May or Juno and it would be well to schedule all important matters for them. You are more naturally the execu five type than the worker. You enjoy telling others what to do. This is all well and good just as long ng you can depend upon your helpers to follow your directions Implicity. But

AQUARIUS (Jan. 31-Feb, 19) Check up on your plans for the coming month's activities. Sco that you are practical.

If your associates should let you down, must know how to "Anish the job!

you

great

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Bath you men and women have a deni of personal charm and make friends wherever you_fe_You_of the so-called stronger sex are often overly sympathetic mumbers of the opposite sex and can be hood- winked when it comes to love and romance by a pretty face and manners. To wed in haste, as a rule, is to regret at leisure. So in regard, be forewarned.

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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.

MONDAY, MARCH 6

PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar, 21)- should be yours for the asking! Partnerships in merchandising Try it and find out. are highly favoured just now. Dramn

the arts receive recognition,

an

VIRGO (Aug. 24-Sept. 22) Social and business assets com- bine to make this an outstand- ARIES (M. 29-Apr. 20)-ing, red-letter day in your life. Promote an artistic idea and see that it receives the recogni- tlon which is due it at once.

TAURUS (Apr. 21-May 21) Promote a new project and see that it is put to work im- results Excellent mediately. shoukl ensue.

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Is delinitely yours! Get exactly that you can get it. what you want out of life now.

SCORPIO (Oet. 24-Nov, 22)— AQUARIUS (Jan. 21-Feb, 19) Combine business and pleasure. -Produce something important The Ane arts are particularly today. See that something you favoured at this time, too. want very much is secured.

CROSSWORD SOLUTIONS

Solution of Skeleton Cross- Solution of yesterday's puzzle, word on this page:- CANCER (June 23-July 23)- Friendly

with-Across: cooperation

1, Yearn; 4, Have; 7, others will determine your de- Drives; 11, Sac, 13, Tota; 14, Bree of success. Keep on your Piano; 15, Softer: 18, Lite; 20, toes, ready for action.

LEO

Any; 22, Neat; 23, Nall; 25, Hero;

(July 21-Aug. 23)-20, Now; 27, Odds: 20, Bygone: A slay madic for adventure. 29, Use. Down: 2, Att: 3, Anything you #0 out

after | Nepeta: 5, As: 0, Vanguards; 7, Distant: 8, Hook; D, Vat; 10, Siren; 12, Comatose; 16, Flying; 17, Greed; 10, Igloo; 21, Navy;

CHESS PROBLEM 24, Own; 25, 11oc.

By J. R. NEUKOMM

duck, 3 pieces.

مدرن

White, 8. pleces.

=

White to play and mate in two, Solution to yesterday's problem:

1, PQ5, anp; 2, Q, or Kt (ch, or dia ch mates.

By Ernie Bushmiller

IT'S SO DIGNIFIED

MUSICAL

SAW

INTELLIGENCE TEST SOLUTION:

This Year can be tackled in twe WAYE

111 Assume that the Brat state- meat is true Then Masume that each of the others te untrue. It will be found that there is no aglu- tion consistent with the data. 50 the first statement is untrue Now, stentiarly, assume that, the second statement is true; and so on iT will be found that a solution only nowite where it is assumed the third statement Boin Elrowns are hattore") is the trut ane This produces: Browns: both bottara Símiths: one draperi one tailor Joneses one draper: one Matler: one tailor.

(a) (Les) amusing) Set out the 12 puuble distributions of the three vocatione Then test each the reference to the tota with The same result 15, of coU110 arrived at

So one Jones is n haller; one la

a draper; one, a tailor.

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