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THE CHINA MAIL, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1951,
• BY THE WAY.
HE
by Beachcomber
sale of
Trende wilt make no dif- ference,
I am assured, to the strlet code of etiquette which makes it what it is.
Burlington gular Cromwell-rond of a close had better plaster the whole space be- tween nostrils and upper lip with rouge. But let short-sighted men realise that the shortness of the proboscis de AT optical illusion, otherwise there will be a collision, the woman's claret will be tapped, E the boxers say, and before sho knows where she is willing hands will be thrusting rusty keys down the back of her dress. It is better to wear your nose proudly in the
of the world, and face
without f shameful subterfuges.
Nobody mtat whistle--not even Á suprise. Nobody must run-not oven a thief to snatched his watch. "Singing, pushing a peram. bulabor and opening an umbrella are forbidden. Nor must you bowl hoop. look your hat along like t
of a
ht people backwards through your legs, or blow down the neck shopkeeper
Disraeli once had on mitcreation there He was pushing a perambular tor, when a beadle approached and told him that children were not allowed in the Arcade with a suJVC Resture the incorrigible beau pul hack the hood for the perambulu- tor and revealed Sts contenta heup of plaster and some old boots The beadle took his name Disraeli pleaded privilege. 3R
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MP and promptly opened his un- brella and began to sing Ritornella
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West North
East
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A WOMAN
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Opening lead-♥ 2
By OSWALD JACOBY
STORY
goes with today's hand. The man who played I managed to inse the grand slam, and hus partner was in- dignant. "It's an absolute lay- clown," said the angry one. "There's no guesswork and no uney business. It's just a malici of putting one card down after
another
Stilt Duitering, he abowed the hand to a succession of experts Our after another, they muffed the land Only twe og ilmee saw the right Unr of play So he stopped sputterpr
it was a difficult hand afte! Maybe all but the right pay 29 s very very simple
West bened the deuce of heats fur or lacure reason of ads user "i Declares won in dumpy with the ads of hearts and laid down the aeusol diamonds Eust drop
1 ten and deen, r eightiy atured that This was a single on
South decided that the hand could not be made if the nearts were 5-1, Su be next coghed the king of heart He returned a low heart from dummy and tre with the nine of diamonds to shut West out
Declared now took the ace of clubs and cuffed a cab with, dimmy's four si Frutige Re next rotted out 11
with the Jack of hearts
Jack ! slumonids and suddenly sun that fi was in treble If he ruffed another chain dumny he would have arri way if returning to has d
didn't ruf the eluti the wor! i
w trick short
1
Ni of him was the end you? C'
$15. you see now about really rumple play that skumpul the exper Ex
The three tiks are all light Dummy takes the ace of hearty sev of diamonds, the king of irenet: But then the cearts mill Ex side. tracked for a Gent
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South us! take the Bee and ruff a club in dimmy Now he
with the ne can ruff a bear! diamonds and ruff his other JUW club
dummy The king f diamonds jy next taken to draw u
(Refrain: There's a long, tong nose
a-toinding into the Fond of my dreams.)
Service, not self
THE dot of sales in London shops
ex-
twhich loading economiste be- Hleve many be due to high prices and lack of money) has started a "service drive" As one shopkeeper said. "We must entice the customer." Outside But
the largest Landon shops in the West End there will mroh be "barkers." Through the loudspeakers will come such
hortations as: Walk up. walk up! Anyone who buys a pair of socki can see the beaded lady, side on the water-chute, and have his for- tune told by Aim star." Beautiďu‡ will ace glamoursreceptioncties mingle with the shoppers, and odgr them towards the counters, talking chemingly of foreign travel. and clothes-pegs. Sticks of seaside anybody The longer the nose the bigger rock will be handed to
buying comic- I must be the spot of
who shows signs of rouge under-
thing. neath 1 The woma with re-
"There's a long, long
noze a-winding
wrote in
paper the other day
in complete none 15
Bellousness
morning evidently "If the the faintest is trifle long. touch of rouge applied beneath the tip will
appear shorter."
YOUR BIRTHDAY-
you
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18
of ROIN today.
have one thase
magnetic exceptually
able to away permalliler that is others over into your way of think- You have the soctal know-how Ing down to an easy science and will succeed best in some kind of work
contact calling for constant
with mankind Stul
there Ія
WOMANSENSE
APPLE CIDER PUDDING
DID YOU BRING THAT ODER.
DAD P
.. CUT
SOME V4 INCH SLICES OF CRUSTLESS BREADE AND-
MARG
-i. AND
PEEL
CORE
AND
SLICE
SOME
COOKING
APPLES
PUT ALTERNATE LAYERS IN A GREASED RE DISH
SPRINKLING SACH APPLE LAYER WITH BROWN SUGAR. AND GRATED
LEMON RIND
MAKE THE TOP LAYER WELL-MARGED ¡SLICES, POUR OVER ENOUGH SWERT CIDER TO SOFTEN THE BREAD, AND LET IT, GOÁK FOR
2 HOUR
THEN SPRINKLE WITH BUGIAR AND BAKE IN A MODERATE OVEN FOR ABOUT AN HOUR
Christmas Table Decorations
"EVERY some special south there is picturesque
homemaker tall and lovely. And in the deep geople like to put in choice but I pine walnuts or Brazil nute,
fruits in themselves with long graceful needles, and think the decoration for her Christ beautiful hibiscus are ready for make a beautiful table decora- the table centreplece. I know tion. Then of course, they are
mas dinner table," Mrs Ida B. Allen remarked. Qsh,
two
women who grow their Christmas table de@brations well "Naturally the nice ar- in advance. The New Englander rangement of the table and always manages to have a win- dow-sill full of scarlet gerani- much the decorations add
ums ready to cut: the second, to the enjoyment of the who lives in New York State, meal," agreed the Chef. grows narcissus in a green bow! BY STELLA "The eye appeal is very im- and uses this as a centrepiece. with red alderberries from the portant."
woods."
when the right instant arrives and you take advantage of 1 Thin spells qut you spectacular series of "Buocesses
For one who in so aure of himselt. you have tendency
[
to lean on othera
because you That may be
ideas ap- be sure
begin
are cager
to
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another side your nature which few thoroughly underwand Despite your outward display of being "good fellow, you are really quite close-mouthed, even actually secretive about your own affairs You Nakon tell others what you are planning to do utilit
to act Consequently you are ready
it looks as if you were always making anap decisions starting # project on the spat of the moment Nevertheless,
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Attractive to members ni the will have several opposite sex. You romances before you settle down But enec you have found the one,"
devoted
and de monstrative in showing your affec- tron
An early marriage is indlested
fred what the stars have slore for tomorrow. setzer you: birthday star and read the corres Le your bith Tanding paragraph
day xl be your daily guide. knowing
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19
KAGITTARIUS (NOV 23-Dec 2 Jnvestigate some opportunity offere
goverment work You MAY And it highly profitable
CAPRICORN (Dec. 23-Jan. 20) - The earlier the star1. the more you can get accomplished and this pr muses to be a busy day.
AQUARIUS (Jan
21-Feb
19)-
A hobbs Try something new today might be expanded into an exciting vocation Try it!
PISCES (Feb. 20-år
30-
Go at things slowly and patiently You have lot to do Be inorough. conscientious and palatasing of de-
tatl
ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 29}- Pay attention to business detalis today. Don't neglect your bealth.
This is very important. TAURUS (Apr. 21-May 21)
acrond round of trumpe Finally, South rulls other Fear with the Jack of diamoods, Bus setting up a heart and at the same time gaining the lead to raw West's lost trump.
At this pot South can discard o
either while drawing spade from dummy the last tmp; and discards another spade on Lue king of clubs Dummy wins the rest with the ace of spades and the last heart.
♥CARD Senses♦
Q-Today's bidding in
North
Fas
I Diamond Pas
Nouch
West
You. South, hold: Spudes A-J-8-4. Heorte K-Q-9. Diamonds J-3-2. Clubs A-J-10 What do you do?
This
2
A-Bid three no-trump. response shows balanced distribution, stopper in each of the unbid suita. and high cards good enough for minimum opening bid of one no- is expected to go trung. Partner on these values will produce a slam.
TODAY'S QUESTION
A sense of humour may save the day A difficult skluation saved with good humour
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be
GEMINI (May ZZ-June 211
If troubled about something, baik H over with someone who may know A lot more about it than you do
CANCER (June 22-July
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Make a mal chọch of your shop- ping list to make sure What yun have included everyone
23)-
1.Eን (July 24-Aug Aspects are excellent for all the
a profitable one
VIRGO (Aug 24-8ept.
231-
Ask the buss for today off to finish
The bidding is the same as in the F question Just answered You. South. hold: Spades A-J-4 Hearts J-3-2. Diamonds K-O-R, Clubs A-3-10 What do you do?
Answer Tomorrow
CHESS PROBLEM
By K. JOZSEFNE
Black, 9 pieces.
White, 9 pieces. White to play: mate in two.
Solution to yesterday's problem:
I, K-K4, any; 2, Q, or mates,
INTELLIGENCE TEST
SNOOKER HANDICAP
By T. D. HARE
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Chrketmas shopping and then get an early start
1.JBRA (Reut 24-Oct 23}- answer
You may anteate A quick
$! you catch up on your curres-
undence this week-end
SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov
22-
Originally and initiative can be
helpful
holiday planning your
celebrations Use both!"
"For the table itself, Madame. I belleve one of the most effec- believe we must go beyond tive decorations is a large silver
the whole the table itself to
cut glass bowl filled with she continued.
The 100,"
beautiful seasonable fruit. A both colour schemes of
must variety of red apples; some fan- Both harmonise,
must lonk
gerines, winter pears two or beautiful.
the And let
whole
three bananas, and for the green family help that's the spirit of colour bunch Or
two grapes. Also one or two pome- give a bright red grants to colour. I like to add a few choire spray of laurel leaves.
the season,
"Christmas greens need not be expensive. In sunny Califorma und Florida red poinsettias grow
GADGET of the Week
discovered by
JOAN DALE
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of
Some
a treat to eat.”
"Or the fruit could be brought for supper, and the table out centrepiece might be a glass bowl filled with the colourful now plastic Christmas tree orna- ments. Mrs Alien continued.
"If
children ате present, they love to see a Christmas scene centrepiece, such As Santa Claus and the rein- deer sliding over A mirror plaque (for ice), bordered with 'snow covered greens.
"It is my considered opinion that there is no covering more handsome for the Christinas table than a full sized white or de- ecru linen cloth without corations," remarked the Chef.
"Would
you consider a pale can green cloth?" Mrs Allen ven-
be lived with- tured, out Lears by
placing (hem
inside the plas.
tic Dover of
"Perhaps for a more effect, oui."
modern
"In any case," she agreed, "the vegetable cloth should not be figured. For
this
chopper
pressing
plunger.
chopper
and
it must be an unobtrusive back- the ground for the table decorations The and the good food."
can
also be used
"Elegance with simplicity is
for other vege- the keynote added the Chef. tables and food. "And Madame, may I make an- stuff-London other suggestion; it is about the Ser use of candles. They always add Express
a gala atmosphere. But for the 'vice.
sake of the dinner itself there additional should be enough light in the room so that every questan see clearly and enjoy the beautiful food pictures. In aldWords, we men like to sec whatever we are eating."
BOYS' AND GIRLS' MAGAZINE
An Adventure in the Ocean
-General Tin Swims With All the Waves-
By MAX TRELL
HAND, the shadow-girl with the turned-about name, went up to General Tin the tin soldier und said. "General Tin, can you
swin!!
ine up and down very playfully. In fact, they seemed to be swim-
ming themselves, just as I was. So swam along with them. It bad idea," said was a very General Tir suddenly,
"it was?"
swarn
"It certainly was. I along with them for quite awhile. I met more and more Then waves-hundreds and thousands of them--all tossing about and having a wonderful time. Then looked around. I felt I was in the middle of the ocean."
General Tin paused, then he smiled.
A frog gave him swimming lessons.
An origimal idea may prove It was General Tin's custom us stand by the playroom dour with bis musket over his shoulder. He stood there all day scarcely stir ring a muscle, and generally he stood there all night, as well,
As a rule no one ever asked He was questions. him any
therefore, to hear surprised, Hanid inquire whether he knew to swim. It took how
him
Standing on Tiptoes before minuteg
he several thought of answering.
"But I really wasn't. The "Why, yes, of course, I can waves, you see, were standing swim, he Anally said.
on their tiptoes. They were "Oh," sald Janit. "Is it high over my head. They hid when he hit hard?"
the beach. Then I heard my kick out his long legs like a pair "Hard to swim? Well, that father's voice. He reached, in of scissors and shoot halfway the pond before -you all depends."
and pulled me back. I was across mighty glad to be standing on could say boo." dry land again. Even the waves General Tin said: "Frogs are came rolling in after me. But good siwmmers, Mr Punch, but they didn't stay long. They they don't compare with seals. rolled right back into the ocean Seals can swim faster than many
Across
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prace. (7)
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B. A transpach (d).
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breaks the
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the pitch. (6)
14 Are we backward to this ago 7 (3)
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and becomes sand and gravel. (4)
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17. Bounds like a man of letters. (8)
19. Tees, for example, (b)
20. This mark is Scandinavian. (3)
21. Bort of cama cola that is intel-
Jotta (8)
Thu 1 highủy anished. (9)
24. Often turned to good proat. (5)
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6. Plant you can reloca. (8)
6. Bing round it with a fized game.
(8)
Coloured nannie. (4)
9. Feriod of time. (5)
10. Main ride at midday. (8)
14. Bolact ditorenpo, (6).
16 Flowering DIKEL. (8)
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Hanid looked puzzled.
No Trouble At All
"It depends," continued General Tin, on how far you
have to swim. if you are in a pool, or a pond, or a lake, there's
again."
a stone at the edge of the pond one minute, and the next be'd be sailing up in the air. Then he'd turn and dive into the water. And He hardly made a splách.
the water, he'd
a fish. And they don't bother Hanid said she was glad that swimming in little ponds, either. General Tin was saved.
They swim in the areat, great
no trouble at all swimming to "But swimming is something the other side. But if you're in that everyone should learn how ocean."
the ocean, that's another story to do," General
"That's Tin went on. Punch.
true,"
agreed
Mr
How can ever forget the "It's really not much harder trouble I had when my father than walking or running. If "I wish I could swim like a first brought me down to the you move your arms and your seal," said Hanid. ocean!"
"My goodness," said Hanid in alarm. "What happened, General Tin?"
legs fast enough, you'll swim."
Неге
"So do I," said Mr Punch. And Mr Punch, who was General Tin nodded, 100. sitting on the other side of the. room, said: "When I was a boy I "Or even
like a frog," sold "Well, my father, as I just took swimming lessons from Hanid, said, brought me down to the
frog,"
And again both her friends ocean. He pointed to the waves
nodded. "But not like a chicken," said Mr Punch.
rolling along the beach and he said:
'My boy, go ahead and swim in those waves' So off I
F
"A frog!" Hanid, exclaimed,
Hardly A Splash
went, feeling very brave. I "One of the finest swimmers jumped into the waves. It was and divers in the world," nodded.
"Why not?" asked Hanid. "Because," said Mr Eunch,
no means nice expression.quite delightful, They rocked Mr Punch. "He'd bo sitting on chicken can't swim!"
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