Show monte carlo Is number mad digits are picked at random to be played on wheel the roulette wheel has made monte carlo perhaps the most num ber conscious community in iii the world people there have ever alert eyes for numbers between one and thirty six they are always searching tor for portents omens indica alons from above which will reveal to them which number will be favored b by v fate at the casino that day generally people bet on the day of the month the number of the hotel room or their age writes barid david ewen in the globe magazine motor car licenses when they have a striking repetition of one digit will frequently inspire people to borro w that number for the day when during the last iasi automobile sweepstake race in monte carlo car no 12 came in first there was a preponderance of betting on that number that evening at the casino and by a curious coincidence no 12 appeared frequently on every roulette wheel I 1 have known people to sit quietly at the cafe sipping an aperitif when suddenly they perceived a a number on the lapel of the waiter without hesitation of a moment they rose to their feet and rushed to the casino to make a bet on the number one of the most amusing incidents in monte carlo concerns Us this j indefatigable pursuit tor for lucky num bers among monte carlo inhabitants it was noticed at the english church that every sunday morning the church would be crowded until the preacher announced the number of the hymn to be sung whenever the number was below 30 36 the church would instantly become half empty |