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all at SALE prices
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THE CHINA MAIL, WEDNESDAY,
MARCH 7, 1951.
WOMANSENSE
VEGETABLE CROUTES
JUST A COUPLE OF SNACKS FOR
TONIGHT
CỨU SOME
12 INCH THICK PIECES OF. WHITE OR BROWN BREAD -CIRCLES, OVALS
~ OR HEART-
SHAPES
FRY THEM CRISP IN BUTTER OR.OIL
"ÂND WHEN THEY'RG
POLD, DECORATE SOME WITH 2.. "CHOPPED, „PARSLEY
AND,CHIVES
OP YOUNG ONION
GREEN AND -SLICED RADISH
Your Sewing Sermabooks
Easy-to-Iron Apron-With A Difference
MASTER is. coming, and, you
win want, new and different, aprons. This one-may be the vary one you're looking for..
Several features recommend: t: it is inexpensive, requiring. only 1 yard of 36" perenle; it.is/ cury to make, flattering to wear; and it irons tis casily as a hand- kerchief,
Straighten your fabric; fold. on a. drue bias line as shown; with fold next to you.. Place B 7" to right of A. Dia 10" to laft of C.
E and F are each 1/0 headsize from D. & is 1/3 headsize to left of D. Draw a curved line from G through E to F.
DS
Mensure and chalk off tles making them 21" long at short- est point, and 2% wide diagram shows; mensure in from H" for I. L is 15" from J und
from K. Mark
B 10 curve from fold edge of fabric, then to I. Mark pointed
Hem
under-arm curve from I to L up wrong sine at
strings on
sides and
end, Pin ile cach
string to corner 1. odge of point
to edge and around to fold 2" to Bind, entire outside Jett of C. Cut out apron, then apron.
cut out neckline.
Mark u pocket below bottom of apron as shown at M. Cut out. Lay this over the piece cut from pocket neck and cut a second exactly same size.
Bind pockets all way around. Bina neckline, overlapping edges on left shoulder.
beginning with where one string is joined..
Put on apron. Pin pockets to position. Remove
apron and altch pockets, double stitching edge to make secure.
Cut several aprons once you have this design chalked out and you will indeed make many more for yourself and for gifts.
M
Fold
6 Head
(Bias)
AND OTHERS WITH« CHOPPED MUSTARD AND CR&S9, CELERY. AND TOMATO
SHALL HAND SOME MAYONNAISE WITH THEM
600-Year-Old
Needlework
DUMB BELLS
FREQUENTT ]{BLE DOG
WATER DRINKINÓN WILL PREVENT YOU 46TTING
STIFF THE JOINTS!
IN
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SOME
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BY THE WAY
by Beachcomben
OF THE AX7E hear that alli girls,
the
JOINTSW leaving
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DON'T
Lands me unges, Are happy as "while weddido, writes Charlie - Boy, SERVE Army have been given. A Cheltenham."As-ass are getting WATER! "little booklet telling her married in June I don't see how
how to look after herself-in. she can expect it to mow on the the future."
day. Aren't
comica?? I'm distraught.” It is after all so simple, to drop back into the old ways: Charlie-Boy-yes, they are, in- Dear Distraught - I mean an ex-LA, girl, who takes up deed. baby-minding can so easily find
JACOBY
herself herding the kiddies into Clout casting
Д
corner of the nursery and bedding them down with a bale of straw for the night while she gocs
off to take a plat at the local.
We have actually, heard of one tall girl with freckles who was a complete failure at her chosen profession of hairdress- ing.
In Palace Show ON BRIDGE occasional well on
HUNDREDS
óf
of
exquisite pieces
needlework worth
many. thousands of pounds will be on view at on exhibition to be opened by
Queen Mary at St James'
on. April 12,
Falace
them will be
robes of the King and..
Don't Be Greedy; It Doesn't Pay
Among
the Coronation
Queen
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The show, organised by Royal School
of Needlework,
will include exhibits 809. years
old
with cmbroiderics and réedlework right up the con- turies to the present day.
Queen Mary may lead some
of her own needlework.
A
panel of judges will choose of from the work examples present students at the school Special guards will protect the exhibition..
"It is impossible to assess the exact value of the exhibita,
said. an official
"Many are prieciens. Some will come from private collections and havo never been shown be fore."
-(London Express Service)
TODAY'S GADGET
discovered by (OAN DALE
A way of drying shoes and boots without shrinking them these metal trees contain an element that generales gentin heat, uses only 10 waits per pair, and costs
£1 135 41 a palt, -(London Express Service)
BOYS AND GIRLS' MAGAZINE
The Toys Planned a Trip
TED
-They Had Their Bagı All Packed---
By MAX TRELL
“TEDDY!" exclaimed Knart. the shadow-boy with the turned-about name, when he came into the playroom.
"Yes?" said Teddy, looking around.
T
"You're packing up a valise, Teddy! Where are you going?",
"I'm-I'm going away.
quickly, he added mean," "we're going away."
Knarf gazed at Teddy sharp ly. "We? Who's wo?"
(But without
knowing
Just how we'll go
really
To this place without snow!)
"There!" said Teddy triumph- "All we have to do is unity. to follow Catary."
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are defending WHEN you
against an undoubled con- tract, your first objective is to defeat that contract. If you can' set the contract more than one trick, so much the better, but don't take any chances in trylog for an extra defensive trick.
un-
This advice is based on simple arithmetic. The value of a game, Including the trick score, is about 500 points. The value of an extra defensive trick is either 50 or 100 points when the contract is doubled. At best, therefore, a risky play stands to gain 100 points and stande to lose the sura penalty of 100 points (since the contract, we assume, was sure to be besten to- gether with the 500 points that the enemy wins it he makes his game. la other words, it 100 points against 600 points.
In the hand shown today, the odds were all against West's play.
East's jump to three diamonds was bold, but it worked. The best North-South contract was, three no- trump, which no defence could bent. East's jump to three mands crowded South and steered the opponents into a contract which should have been set.
dia.
Weat properly opened his dagle- ton diamond and East won with the king. South dropped the lack. hoping for some sort of miracle.
East naturally considered it qulio possible that. South had no more. diamonds, so he laid down the ace of hearts as a request for informa- tion. West would have dropped a high heart if he had held the last diamond; but since he held no more diamonds, he played the dia couraging deuce of hearts."
East obeyed orders by cashing the ace of diamonds, the third defen- sive trick. On this card. West care- lealy discarded the four of hearts.
By this method of play, West in- dleated that he did not want his partner to lead hearts. Baxt had to Assume that his partner had good
Trump and wanted a diamond con- inuation. For example, his partner might have had the king of sonder instead of the king of hearis-in which case a diamond continuation would set the contract.
the third Kla mond, South ruffed with the
He then king of spades.
drew trumps and discarded the remaining hearts on dimmy's cluba, making the contract.
WHEN But led
Mrs Cuckoo, who lived in- side the clock, suddenly open- ed her door and called out: te late late late!" Then she stopped and put her head over to one side and glanced "I know down at Knarf
Teddy was net for the trip. where this warm place is," she Whon the mid.
the robins The Geranium, who "It's whero
being taken along, And we're and the swallows are!"
but where (YCS
because are they, anything.
can's 16. Mrs Cuckoo?"
speak, except to other the deuce of hearts on his part
Bub. It was ready, ner's ace, because he wanteď bu geraniums. too. It didn't' have anything at all to pack.
Mrs
Teddy said: "I'm going Conary is going.
is going. Hobby Horse Cuckoo is going. taking the Geranium with
us too, You can go with Teddy put in with a smile..
"Well," said Knarf, "I don't know. Why are you all going?"
Not Uke this house any more. That
Over the Hi
Was didn't say geraniuma
“Is that a riddle? I'll tell you ""There!" said Teddy again where they are. They are over to Knarf "We're
all ready. "It isn't because we do the hill and far away. I saw Well, are you coming with us
them fly in that direction my So Kaart, who was always at all. Isn't the reason
at Toddy. ready for self" She looked
a tdp, climbed on packed," the Whoa the Hobby Horto's back. It's because of what's outside Hurry and get of this house."
said, "Then we can leave,
But
alas, monė of the others what's outside everybody else ready?” "Because of
could
do the
Canary mmme.
Mrs of this housel" Knart exclaimed
couldn't "I am," said Canary.
leave his cago,
couldn't leave sald Whoo the Cuckoo GET ** Hobby: Horse.
Teddy "You can "all clock,
couldn't stand ride on my back, rl get us up-and there was no one to wherever we're going in no carry the geranium! So they time at cil”
all stayed!
in
"What's.. astonishment.
outside of this house? A llon? A tiger?"
Shook His Head
Teddy shook his heed.
"What's outside
is this: Winter"
of this house
Winter?" said Knarf. "Winter" reposted Toddy. "Winter La cold. Winter in
wlady.
Winter in no sin. Winter is all around, outside de-i of this house. We've all elded to go away from it.”
"I don't know how you can," Knart. "Where will you
AWAY sald, Teddy, Hol want on as he pointed up to the onge hanging in front of the window: "Canary knows.“ At the moment Canary Buck his head out between the bars of bis caps. Ha twittered:
There's a place I know Where there is no snow And Were le no·0014 (Or I'm tolα1)
Bo off, we're going,
Rupert and the Blue Firework-20
"The Inventor, who is now foulezo me it off!! He points to a round Log very pleand withi hinsself, exes 'contraption' larger than Rupert, his Kapsele another mou, I've yet 'scen- and stuck full of bigger Thasheta track making: no many trials of my blua” fireworks. Tifinire, faventem, shak'm tired of. - another square how far. Rupert, to being cried wp into the high coldmap. on hia","back? and" finally he Aimit me he daykakan May, father, fogeregous to Sid » for culeti ...it My, whar
- Kroprie, and better than, at kokspreparing itħriods???- diya »
West mumbled something about being sure the contrict was set and hoping to murder it. ThÍN, WAY A very poor excuse.
It was correct for West; to, play
partner to lead the other top 41-
mond. But when the neo of" dia. monds was lad, West should have ruffed it! He would then be in position to cash the king of bsarts for the setting trick. Actually, he would then lead another bearf and his partner would ruff, thus betting the contract two tricks.
It was not so much the hissing nolso she made while combing hair that upset the customers as her habit of giving them an the flanks accompanied by the ery of "Come HUP old gol!”
Several quito important people also disliked having their hair plaited with straw. Thought for today BARLY to ripe, and early to be makes д man healthy, wealthy and dead....Socially. of course. Cumfy corner.
"I am. 38 ...and, unmarried,” writes Hopeful" Norwich. "Can anything. be, done to change this?
GENTLEMAN called Fernando Gonzales ww.s taken to hospital in Mexico City recently after he had tried-with some aixcess-to punch a hole in his belt with an lee pick without, removing the belt first,
This is also a fairly common accident in Norbury, where several wards in the local hos- pital, are Olled with gentleniez who have tried to saw off the crowns of their bowler hate without lifting them. Last week three loading, lownspeople be- came, Immobile, through starch-
dress ing their
shirts before taking them off, and a plumber in the nearby village of Street ham, who had, recently, taken up football, lost a leg while trying to cut down a pair of striped trousers, to make Inte shorts,
Holmer, sweet holmes
MT AIRGR, Conan DoỰNG ĐỘI of the novelist, Fea, left, for Mombasa on a journey that will resemble one of his father's
News paragraph.. Yes, "Hopeful." Have patience, thrillers. dear, wait a short while and VOU don't seriously mean to you will and that very soon you tell us that the fellow will be thirty-nine and un- going to Mombasa in a hansom- married.
cab with a chap called Watson?
YOUR BIRTHDAY........By STELLA
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7.
IF you are born today, you have an unukuni but very satisfying combination of the practical and the artistic. Fond of muele and all things beautiful, you know that you must balance your life cautiously it you are going to make a living in a highly competitive world. You may Have to relegate your
artistic pleasures to an avocation unul such ime as your vacation has brought you a atendy Income. Some of the more fortunate among you may be able to make the aria pay right from the beginning?
However, 10 đồ this, you must develop plenty of tenacity to " single purpose and cultivate self- rellaner. You are inclined to be a little overcautious and hence must initiative more learn to take the than you do. Also, make sure that
ail opportunities you grasp
the
THURSDAY,
PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20)- Take the philosophical approach to all problems today and you will solve them easily,"
20)→
ARIES (ALEN. 21-Apr. Time to start that apring house cleaning and refurbishing? Purchase things you need.
CHESS PROBLEM
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By K. T. BOERSMA Black, 11 pieces.
White, 9 pieces,
White to play and mate in two. Solution to yesterday's problem:
1, Q-85, any; 2, Q, B, Kt, or P (dbi ch) mates.
CROSSWORD
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dry rod (9)
* Found in every tarmyarD, (3)
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moment they are offered-lent soine- sar els ret them first..
You are much too kindhearted und thoughtful to step on another's toes in your advance toward success. Yet you enjoy competition and will work harder at a result. There may be some dieully in reconciling these two poinia of view in your mind. nui once you have done it,, you will go ahead at your own pace toward ultimate suCCCAN.
Since you are fond of the physical comforisma. Ona home, good food and pleasant surroundings-you will be happlest if you wed someÖNE who has similar ideas. You women are fine, homemakers.
To find what the stars have in store for tomorrow. select your Birthday star and read the cor- responding
your Paragraph, Lot birthday star be your daily milde.
MARCH 8
TAURUS (Apr. 21-May 213 Resist the urge to be extravagant in your emotions. Conservatism in all you undertake la bort,
OEMINI Chiay 22-June 213. Put your best foot forward. If your wardrobe needs refurbishing, this is a good time to do it.
CANCELL (Juna 22-July 23)- Take care of neglected correspon. dence. Don't. Jose contact with old filends through negligence.
A
LEO (July 24-Aug.
بر
start, bright and early thin morning, will facilitate your pro- grew. Selze an opportunity.
VIRGO (Aug. 24-8ept. 13) Don't let pleasure Interfere with duty Keep your mind on the job for the best results. จ
LIBRA (Sept. 24-Oct
If you need business advice, go to an expert for it. Don't rely upon amateur help just now.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Now. 2)- A. breakdown In-the-mechanics-of roodern living can be annoying. Patience will be helpful today.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 22) Ho calm and declsive If someone who is perplexed and distraught nais for advice De helpful.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 23-Jun. 20)— Don't hesitate to sak for help if you need it. Remember-nearing income- tax timol
AQEANIUS (Jan. 21-Feb. 19)- 1 away from friends keep them in mind by corresponding. Friendines always pay.
INTELLIGENCE ATESTA
SYMPOSIUM
By T. O. HARE DISCUSSION at the club
had turned to one of thoen Dumies in which each of four men goes home in someone else's fat. "Buppose tare had been five of, iesp abeenexinded blokes," "meliči somama. "In how many dit- ferent way could each of begiven the wịons ** I've soon this angust. 90210 where
asid. Bilik o't think it's dity."
mid Whatte.
sure it's forty-fivo."
And
bes to differ from both of you,” said OrankADAW, Zonges to Ich; worked, our, but someone told me that it's Katydin He turned tq"Pro- Thais
fait about these things.” Fórum mod Bestpeed, *Even forkotten - what the answer is, but you don't have to know the answer to rosling that Four, three, guestCH ATA, on the face of them, wrong.
Why does BeaUDMED KEY HO▼
(Solution on Page 1)
Check Your Knowledge
1 Define, chronology,
2. Which actor is currently best known
Hopalong Cassidy?,
*8. “Name the Greek god of marriage.
4. Name the chief' organ of the volon
6. Name two South Ameri- [can countries that have no
Which" fumour {novel·la