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HO+TORS PRSIO'GERVICE, INC.
BY. THE. WAY.
by Beachcomber
THE cry of a couple of years ago: biologist
Sir Seymour Coltsfoot,
Trust the scientists, they know as he bit into a sandwich of dubious what they are doing. was recently lineage,
changed to: Trust the scientats. "Simplifying matters. they
don't know what they are doing."
A University,
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Minnesota
WIZ
PROFESSOR
of which I Treasurer for some years, has dis- covered that the very, £nest robot
THE CHINA MAIL THURSDAY, MAY 26, 1955.
●JACOBY
ON BRIDGE
WOMANSENSE
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Sharp Bid Assures NORMAN HARTNELL picks a £78 dress from his collection and Robb
Top-Notch Game
By OSWALD JACOBY
HE bidding of today's
Thand
WIA. easy and reasonable. South had a strong five-card suit, with a total count of 14 points in high cards. This gave him an opening bid and a natural rebid in his strong suit...
North marked time with response in a new suit. As soon as South showed that the spades were rebiddable, North-could afford to bid a game since he had, opposite an opening bid, good trump support and a count at 12 points in high cards to- distribu- gether with slight
flonal strength.
a
West opened the deuce of clubs, and South made a correct decision in playing low from
the dummy. Souch could afford to lose one trick in each of the side sults, and there would be tirce
the queen of to put up clubs on a latter trick it the need, arose. In the meantime, dummy the low play from the difficult situżtion.” Since the decisions made by the gave East the chance to make human brain are unpredictable, he
a mistake. building into the rober
brak 12,300 electronle tubes and three miles of wire) "cannot-make a decision ma
But Professor Joseph Hotbiat's article in the Atomie Selen Journal has jet the elephant out of the bag. With complete honesty" he says: There are no experimental data "on humans to guide us" (a to the effect of radiation on fatur zenerations). "In such circumstances the obvious thing is to say that imtilUERCYIN we know better we must accept the anust pestantsua estonate.
The gay night-life
of London
THERE was an uply scene at the Liter Ball the other night. Several disgruntled guests, led by At Roy sily") Eastman-operaf, stowed the dainties from the tuftet Into the beribboned litter-bua carried by ex-debutantes. During this hors- play the diminutive Owph ut Gobaria Was erammert into a on. He was pulled out by the Hon. Mr Cragtes Cottenwoid and tho Goboran Charge · d'Affaires, and Commodore Ventor laughing's Brushed the crushed sausages and bits of anchovy u hb clothes. A gate-crasher who brought a litter of dachshunds WE refused admission ***Dog
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brain
+ decision-making device which would work unpredictably and at Yandom. Read that carefully over again, and, then tell me if I am not right to be proud of my old university. The trouble is that a device would have to be "built into
the decision-making device which would predict accurately the unpres dietable decisions about to be made or not made,
Skeleton's hour. THE
answer to the often-asked question: "Why does Americon fond taste of nothing?" may be re- lated to the recent statement that three out of five American women and one out of live American men are "on a diet." It is easy to restøt food that has no taste. The next step will be to give food, a repnusive taste, Then all the scraggy men and women can cry in chorus. "What un earth does anyone see in fond?
YOUR BIRTHDAY ··
When the hand was actually played, East didn't make a mis- Lake. He Anessed the ten of chubs, and South won with the see.
won
South immediately led o low
duromy. heart towards
When West played low, dummy with the king. Declarer was now able to return to his hand
NORTH
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SOUTH:(D)
shows you its inside workings' with the Spring Secrets Plan
Let Norman Hartnell
room
Dress You
To make a higher neck linc, heavier figure these should be
edge and adding same depth to folds allowed for, The front his important and dis- the top (4). Allow 2ins, to should be left plain. tinguished clients, I watched play with on the bodice under.
Place the bodice on top of the him and his staff unpick the neck Bne.
skirt to arrange gathers. Sup- and rebuild the dress which Tull person...long bodice (5) tack bodice on to the skirt ready for inside stitching. This applies The skirt should be
In the Home "here Noly-ralse by cutting or on
is presented today.
41
person,.,short
Short
bodice
all round.
His final choice was made (G). because "it will suit almost DANCER SPOT, 2 Length already intact before beginning
of the this operation.. anyone."
bodice: The bodice has set-in When making A gathered "Of course," he said, "the neck
of mathers may have to be modified for sleeves, and zips down the back skirt, do one row
where it is to be stitched; but lato the skirt (7), older people, but I'll show you
also one row finally above it, to And how to simplify that later,
It is centre-seamed and side- hold turning in position. the choice of material will de- seamed, with our extra seams And that's how to make a cide whether the dress is for day, for shaping. The two in front' £78 (plus tax) dréis At YOUR
afternoon, or cocktail parties." stop below the bust, but for the pursel
The original
from Hartzell's
current collection is in silk shantung, printed in two shades of 'turquoise.
A fashion secret which keeps
It in the haute couture heights
is that it is lined with taffeta to. six inches above the knee. But you can skip that unless you like work.
For the average figure you want six yard of 36in.-wide material that is allowing for a
Min. hem.
CUTTING Start on the skiri, which is in four panels: centre and side seaming. Each panel measures 61ins, at the bottom.
PICKING IT
TO PIECES ...
CHECK THE NUMBERED SKETCHES WITH ROBB'S INSTRUCTIONS ABOVE
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DANCER SPOT, I The neck line: Aя neck line is doubled and (with fine, canvas) усла
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THURSDAY, MAY 26
South
reservation, if you PÖRN today, you have a dual with
hand, this, you will find that as a rule nature. On the one
careful yeu inake the right decisions.
du
West North Pass 2 2. PASS Pass Pass
Eart
Puss
Pay
BOR
you
are
have a
what
show what
artistic ener
even
make
On
on this
Opening lead-4 2
by leading a' trump to the king. It was to allow for such a re- turn that South had postponed drawing trummYOS,
you
practical procent If, however, you sit around, let inethodical and nake manager. On the other hand, others talk you into changing
your mind or a restless tempera- ment, a temper that is apt to second guesses yourself, you often will be wrong, 200 per cent of get out of control and shour 1 the signs of having the time earn to stand
called all your own feet!
Among those born
Declarer now led his remain- As with so many others, born date
3re: R. C.
Carrington. ing heart, and West happed up under this sign, science and the astronomer: Washington A. Roe with the
ace. West led the.
and dummy's arts take Birst place in your are bling, engineer; Robert Chamjack of clubs, or interest. It is likely that you hers, author; Al Jolson, Paul
queen was put up bow. It st are a leader in the realin of Lukas and Charles Winninger, to the king, and East decided ideas
and you may find it dif- actors: Minnie Maddern Fiske to switch to a low diamond in- cult going until the world begins and Norma Talmadge, actresses: stead of continuing with the to catch up with you. This is Jonathan Edwards Jr., educator. true of all innovators, andt you
are not likely to be an excep- To find what the stars have in store for you tomorrow, select
tion.
You are highly intuitive-at your birthday star and read the Let Limes almost psychic in your corresponding paragraph. "reactions. Learn to admit this your birthday star be your daily
and follow
your
"hunches" guide.
FRIDAY, MAY 27
GEMINI (May 22-June 21)- VIRGO (Aur. 24-Sept. 23)- A great deal will depend upon Any setbacks encountered now your own. efforts. You will get will prove to be only temporary, out of this day what you put in so be optimistic about the future.
June 22-July 23)- If you are planning a week-end trip, this might be a fine day to make an early stapt,
CANCER
LEO (July 24-Aug. 23)- Utilise the experience of the past plan for the
In executing a future. Make decisions today.
CROSSWORD
WINS
SEEDLINGE E3 MOB F R13
2L MESS GREER
Across
1. The meters tuckяy
shape. (5, 4)
7. Blute, g (5)
in good
LIBRA (Sept. 24-Oct, 23) There's an extravagant trend today. So try to maintain a proper balance in your budget.
clubs.
The shift to diamonds would have been vital if South "held" the king of diamonds instead
of the ace, South' might then guess wrong and lose two dia- mond tricks immediately. As it was, South put up the ace diamonds.
of
ROBB draws Norman Hartnell's silk shantung dress as it looks on the. Hartnell model-and as it could look on YOU if you follow Robb's numbered hints on the Pick-lt-To-Pieces chart.
Fit. B
Leng bedie - . . m short bedios
HOUSEHOLD HINT'S
will require similar pieces (B. similarly and A) for trent, (8r. By for the back. Cut each
Before driving a nalt in a spoon of fat for each ounce of four together, both back and front.
papered wall to hang a picture, chocolate needed. numberąd zlit the paper and fold down a follow Picking-it-To-Pieces Chart on tab... When the picture and nail are removed, the paper can be the right....
pasted right back in place.
Now
the
The collar is free on the arin, but stitched seross the bodice (1 and 2),
For perfect it, simply pinch on the shoulders and lack for final sewing (3),
BOYS' AND GIRLS' MAGAZINE
Declarer didn't like to depend A Most Unusual House
on a 3-3 break in hearts, but be didn't seem to have much choice. He led the queen of spades, in tending to draw trumps with the queen and then the ace, after which he would try to run the
hearts.
---Mr. Merlin's Magic House Had Many Surprises--
By MAX TRELL
Nteresting a in- Merlin the Magician.
blue-bells which inkled. There were patches of buttercups with TO one had a more in- butter. There were clumps of and SCORPIO (Oct, 24-Nov, 22)--- South changed his plan quick-
No smoked like dragons. There were..
and ladies-slippers This is the time when you can ly, however, when West follow-
fox-gloves make the decision that you mayed with the ten of spades. South
overtook in dumuny with the ace matter how you looked at it and milkweed and bachelors' of spades, ruffed a low heart, (and you were extremely buttons and cowslips and dog- and led a low trump to duro- my's eight. Now he could cash lucky if you were one of two heart tricks, discarding los- those who could look at it), ing cards from his own hand it was one of the most un The contract was thus assured. usual houses in the entire
22)-Plan
have been postponing.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. home. Entertain friends at din- ner; enjoy yourself thoroughly.
CAPRICORN Dec. 23-Jan. 20)-A good day at the office to finish up all those odds and ends of a job. Cleas off your desk.
social event at
AQUARIUS (Jan. 21-Feb, 19) Get an early start today and you will be surprised at the amount of ground that you can cover.
PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20)- A busy day, but one of those times when everything clicies on schedule and you Can accom- plish a lot.
ARIES (Mar: 21-Apr, 20)— You could afford to be a little more adventuresome than usual;
8. These dogs go out with English take a risk for some important
men at midday. (3)
10. Nun's for fabric. (7)
objective.
TAURUS (Apr. 21-May 21)-
11. This hasn't been a long time If you work things out correctly,
growing. (8)
* Social climbing shoemaker 1
(4).
this could be your most for tunate day this month.
14. The order for Seven Across. (4)what you want,
18. This gets my goat, said the
Angoran business man, (6)
19, SE for the cld cowboy. Tom.
(3)
20. A long way away. (5)
Hard labour 143
22, Muleta. (5)
32. Beginning and
normes (5)
+
end" of dark
24. Bowrawn William. (4)
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Woman of the exco. 154 |
Owned by black beauty. (2.4)
3. It keeps wo. 12ozers un tar
4. Live ratÍTI,
4
6. King of kunshine, (3)
8. This of beyond is a money
spot(&).
7. Susan's in short, (4)' /
8. Make light of something. (3)
9. Nay, girl, harshly,' (7).
13. Two are not recommended for a
cherry...(A).
14. Then Down
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of the school.
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you make
from
the
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YESTERDAY'S SOLUTION Aber absent bait ban bent bagu barin basinet, balon ball basin :bastion date datiste beton batten bear bears beat bent beror. best belon bips hinata bing bison bite bisten bogat boat bone bonist batenise botanist OBSTINATE obtain adbot.mob stab zabinet,
CARD Sense♦
Q-The bidding has been: North
East South
Pass
1 Spode
West Pasa
•Past
bold:
1 Club 2N.T.
You, South, What do you do? A-Bid Uhree spades. If Noëth roes to three no-trump, you will bid four spades. You intend to finish at four - spades," but you avoid a jump bái si sny me because you cannot encourage any slam ambitions.
TODAY'S QUESTION „ The bidding is the same as in the question just answered. You, South, hold:
AK3751 39 478.45542
What do you do?
Answer Tomorrow
CHESS PROBLEM
By G. W. JENTSCH Black, 3 pieces.
hot to White, 1 pieces. White, to play: mate in two..
Solution to yesterday's problem
world.
like their names.
And finally at the end of the Mr Merlin, the garden w Magician's house.
He called it the House of Magic. It. was the correct name... For even before Knart and
wood which all looked and acted
Hanid reached the house, they saw a great number of magical things that they never saw about any other house,
8-11
The oven walked in and said,
"Help yourselves!".
"T'd like a jelly roll" said Knart.
Ta like cream puff," said Hanid.
"Look at that smoke curling shouted of the chimney!" but Knard
It all happened like magic. Mr Merlin supped his fingers. "Let
be done!" he said.
A Fascinating House The ones who knew the. house best besides Mr Mer lin the Magician himself were" Knarf and Hanid, the shadow-children with the turned-about names.
"Drop in and see me to
No Hands Needed afternoon," Merlin had said to them,
Then in marched the table and in solled the plates. The spoons So when tomorrow after-
said came marching down from the HOOT came, Knarf
Hanid. As they drew closer, pantry, the cups came spinning Hanid started out for their they saw the curtain dancing in efter them. Then the oven visit. The house wasn't on a the winter. but really walked in and opened its door street, or on a road like dancing dancing a jigt most other houses. It was
morrow
Mr
and
He and Hanid stopped to gaze at it. The thin line of smoke it that came curling out of the chimney formed Itself into the word WELCOME! as it drifted across the sky.
Just like skywriting."
and said loudly:"Everything's A few minutes later they were fresh baked! Help yoursrives!" You can't imagine how much down, be invited them. fun it was for Kharf and Hand. behind the bookshelves in stroking hands with Mr Merlin. the children's room. Knart Would you like cookies and lo visit their Mr Merlin the and Hanid had to squeeze milk? Or apple pie and tea?". Magnificent Magician, themselves behind the rows
of books and wriggle along in the half-darkness before they finally reached the long, narrow door like half a shutter that stood in the
wall.
Here, to one side of the door, there was a hell. They rang it.
Magic Entrance Instantly and surprising- ly an electric sign above the door flashed: COME RIGHT IN Then the door swung open by itself and they walked in
But they really weren't inside the house yet! keada
They were only in the garden.
1, R-KG any; 2, Q, or Kit was most unusual place
though. There were rows of
mates.
Rupert and the Cold-cure 2
As soon as be „acts D6E, with Mes.
the icy
with.
ready Rupert cal and I don't like to ace him tver, through 30 dal When their ways. What's the separate be goes along a laneʻand; lahe very since the snow la not too deep. No, I don't Rupert crosses fence to find a think so.
mewers Hes, Badam short cut past a wood. "Halls,, **He hay be starting cold, be mutters, there's somepé Anyway, he's pot height as cle. Sonly it's the Profesor !!! ALL RIGATE AKATSTAD
An old atomiser and Boltie whch once ecntained
window spray, makes a good clothes dampener, when you wish to Aluminium utensils are pitted sprinkle only a few picces for by strong salt solutions of moist ironing. Be are, however, that food left standing. A preven. bottle and atomiser have been tive measure is to empty pans thoroughly cleaned with warm, immediately after using them, soapy water and rinsed well be
fore you use them.
*
When a recipe calls for choco- late and there is none on the supply shelf, you can make a
*
It is best to put weights in your curtains and draperies.
substitute by using 3 or 4 table- because they hang better spoons of cocoa, plus 1 table weighted,
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