JACOBY ON BRIDGE
No Finesses Limit Losses
By OSWALD JACOBY
MOST bridge players would
muff today's hand.
The temptation to try for an extra trick by taking inesses in both would be clubs and diamonds
too strong for their will power. As a result, they would lose two clubs and two diamonds, emerge Ing with a score of minus 100 instond of the game and rubber.
The conect line of play is to take no nesses at 11. You win in dummy with the first trick
the ace of hearts, draw three sounds of trumps and then lead a low diamond,
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THE CHINA MAIL, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1955,
WOMANSENSE
A CHIC SILHOUETTE
REG HIDER.
COITONE PREŠÍ STAVICE, ING —HUEVA YORK
*.7..........otherwise I feel great.”
BY. THE . WAY
by Beachcomber
West tatres the queen of dia- ON BOARD THE ROLYPOLY, a lump the size of a widgeon's
monds on either the first or second round of the sult and club through must play low
switches to R dummy.
You
NORTH
6043
VA72
1083
MAJI
WEST
EAST
47
1042
▼K.Q 10904
AQ02
30
30
863 75 KQ732
SOUTH (D) MAKQJ9
◆KJ#4
1095
Both sides vul. West North
Bouth
1 A
2
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24
Pass
Pass Pass Pass
Opening lead-♥K
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"Is there Cowes. egg on her head.
the house?" Newmarket and phrenologist in the A Epsom trainers are here to cried a wag in the stalls. The watch experiments in bareback next song was "I Bowed my to the Blows of Fate" riding. Since there appears to Head
Glolger's "Rostomel"), be no way of saddling a horse (from so that the saddle cannot slip. Uncontrolled" mirth swept the it is proposed to petition the auditorium. Jockey Club to dispense al- together with saddles at race meetings.
Decline and fall of an
Indian
A
the Selkirk MANY people who read that member of
said, M Trainers' Federation
an American Indian was "Jockeys are cosseted and molly- arrested in New York for corry- Hoddled too much. Saddles are ing drugs under his wig must a luxury for amateurs, like stir- have wondered why he did not
Does rups
riderless horse run stick to films. Big Chier д
LaughTM faster with u. saddle than with- ing Horse was probably happler arrows into out one? The saddle is simply shooting dinming a convenience for the jockey, Fort Wappahonka ("Lootenant, and, as such, serves no useful ride out the back way with the than and children") purpose."
reddling dope as plain Mr Eimer I. Laughing Horse.
A
women
Dr. Rhubarb's corner
Contretemps i Eu
SINGER who "bonged into she backed the plane as
E. M. writes: During the hot off the wings" came towards
my husband put to lightly. At the end of a song weather Rustiguzzi, dissatisfied with the hat in the refrigerator from the dummy at this stage, accompaniment, secret into the night to cool it. It aluck to a
as a finesse but just to Jimit the loss in the suit. East can win with the queen of clubs but must then switch to 4 different sull.
If East returns a heart (the ormal defence, and as good as anything else), you ruff and continue with the diamonds. West lakes, the ace of diamonds end leads another club, but you must go right up with the acc of clubs. Now you get to your hund by ruffing a heart and lead whatever diamonds are left, dis- Carding the last club from the dummy.
As you can see, this line of play gives you time to discard one club from the dummy re- gardless of the location of the missing high cards in diamonds and clubs. You will surely lose two diamonds, but you will lose only one club trick.
♥*CARD Serisek♦
Q-The bidding has been:
North
1 Spade
2 Clubs
East South Well Paza IN.T. Pass ?
Poss
You, South, hold:
·AJS VQ962 ◆KQ 10 54 473-
What do you do?
A-Bid two diamonds. Avold bowing "preference" for
⇓
spades with only a doubleton,
TODAY'S QUESTION
The bidding is the same as in the question just answered. You, South, hold:
473 VQJ62 ●KQ 105 4Q73
What do you do?
Answer Tomorrow
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1. They're niways right. (V)
8. This means a lot to a singer.
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9. Palm fruit. (#)
11. Treat in this is something to
look forward to. (b)
12. Aver for a changʊ. (4)*
13. Morn for a painting. (W)
16. It's bumen to fall this way. (3)
15. New Zealand in his home. (B1
17. Would the akatina boom go ab
in this kind of Wave 7 (6)
21. Ita naine's mud i (4),
22. It looks as if father is not out.
#3. Turpin did. to York, or did bef
24. The many part of a dance. ($) 25. Balt an the non. (8)
40. Rhode inland colour. (3)
Down
4. What's cooking? Just 1150 izm
fid. (9)
May describe a motive, (8)
8. Pots return, (44)
4. Trod true (anng.i.
(8)
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6. After your frish dattery. (9)
Prophet, (4)
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The accompanist rose raspberry pie. What should I from his sent to join the Inspec have done? tion, and the top of the plano Dr Rhubart says: You should crasheel down, imprisoning the have hung the pie on the hat- diva, A load allan impreca- stand before he went to work,
the hat for tion thrilled the audience. Rusti- and served guzzi was quickly released, with evening meal.
his
YOUR BIRTHDAY ....... By STELLA
PORN today, you
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2
have high also, and this will prove
Bideals in ambitions. You mighty Weapon for any cause
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"Mystere"", by Jean Patou, consists of a dress in black wool crepe and an original wrap which gives all the chle to the silhouette. A small ermine hat, completes the picture→→ Agence France-Presse.
Eight Trends Mark The French Autumn-Winter-1955/56 - Fashion Scene
Paris.
Eight lending trends stand out placed at Dior by dress and Jacket ensembles, or he combines THE French couture story in the overall picture:
the Caftan coats with pivated for the autumn and Shoulder are broadening. dresses showing through the 1. again. Balenciaga and Patou gift soams, Grille stars alceveless winter 1955/56 ́is one of infinite variety.
do a modified revival of the armhole capes, married with bulky grid-lion shoulder, but dresses, suits and conts alike. There are
evolutionary width Is generally achioved His famous one-two-three
through out and chapters, endorsing than
flange rather ensemble, so typical of the col- exaggerated paddings. fection, is the double tiered generalised acceptance of Whether sleeves are mounted or funnel skirt, with stiff, belled the tunic or broken torso dropped, the wider shoulder is waistlength cape comprising the line, and a prologue telling on its way back.
top tier. of a newness of tomorrow The Profile Line The shorter than dress D. hemlength is the leading in raised Empire waistlines,
theme midriffs, The bosom receives more
ensy
unbelted
What
Means
marked.
Lavish Fur Trims
for winter top are graded any- wider shoulders, barrelled emphasis. This does not costs. They
that Dior has
from done where
three-quarters, hemlines, back buttoned mean
He continues four - Altha ΟΤ down an `about-face. coats and jackets, and the the rounded rather
than seven-eighths, and lengths that over-ruling influence of the the
but show just ene inch of the dresI pointed, line, East in fabrics and formal cleavage 19 more definitely underneath, Volume has not re-
tumed to
which are couts, clothes,
Other houses, such as tum Fath, accentuate the bustline developed along modified pyramid lines, or wrap-around styles, or with draping, or undercutting.
slender tubular effects with a There is constant play of the mere suggestion of wnistlino An evolution of the tall, . waistline. It may appear fitting. slender bodied look continues, high just under the bust or allp but the newest effect stars a down to the hipline in tunic raised waistline, or broken treat effects, or low waisted treat- ments above the natural waist. mants for afternoon, like Dior's M. Christian Dior typifies this
invorted
Persian Fur trims are lavishly fon- tend in the "y" line
line, with
dresses with
tured "an everything. This is a inspired
season to put an old jacket or slender base branching into width barrelled hemlines. above.
Givenchy features the most cost effectively to good use as interprets the idea in her "table
lining, collar, banding, muff, bat curious
with effects, top" clothes, with all interest unbolted silhouette divided into "r-even umbrella case. centred at the top of the sil- three parts by controlled shirring we exotic new tints like Fath's houette in big leg-o'-mution
the bust, hips and knees. On dark green Parsis lamb, and and lantern sleeves ond re-
oilier models, he uses brace new ways of employing old turn of the feminine, accentuated insots, or a
s Lanvin's now conception of favourites, such bustline.
the belt run almost vertically, coats,
ly interchangeable fur linings in or mink-lined cather Much can be, and has been, from bust to hips, instead
Canadiennes in the Jackets and written about
the silhouette in what the Paris Cic. collections are going to mean to lhouette through the "profile winter colour, white fur such as
Desses lengthens
Givenchy
Balmain. black emerges as the leading cutaway Jasmine
the
Madame Genevieve
*y* and
full
narrow
his
and
average woman. It is a season which does not outmode line," with scaming, clothes purchased within Jackets, high in last year. But there is wealth front, and sloped down toward the freshness of now ideas to weigh and the back. evaluate, to modify and adapt.
Picnic Sandwich Treats
4.
Tall And Slender
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and ermaine lond
lingerie touches,
Wingtime
Oriental Influence
fur ig not actually used, imitations tell the same story. Dynel's now Borgana fur fabric lines three coats at Balenciaga. Givency The tall slender look is star- and other houses use svandown red in a revival of the flying feathers, like fluffy bath powder panel, best interpreted in Dior's puffs, for trimming, lining, ond new Eastern Inspired Caftan
wallinery. coats. Spilt ponolled coats and dresses swing free at the alches drained and faked, and land front from a plenic or By ALICE DENHOFF F you have I barbecue coming up,
finely chopped raw cabbage, 2 the shoulders, Many of Dice's point below
The strong Oriental and hard-cooked eggs, 1⁄4 c. then chances are that you into at patties about 1/4 in. chopped, sweet fresh cucumber new models are buttoned down. 8. Near Eastern influence shows
back, sandwich thick. Top 8 patties with pickles, c. mayonnaise, guimpette and camisole ensem
as his brief little re-up in formal wear. There are might like some
sweet plekle relish and 1 chilli sauce, salt and pepper to bles, leaving a smooth unbroken retallised Persian and broonded elaborately
and aidens.
Indian- grated processed cheddar cheese taste. Mix well and chill. Spread effect at the front, Balenciaga, fabrics, exotle (about 4 lb.). Cover with re-
on buttered bread slices.
Chinese colour- Chopped Pickie Cheeseburgers, maining pottles and sea! edges
when not doing tunics, uses Ings. Harem, lampshade, and are determined to get what you in which you become interested.
humour
will står at
loose back panels to elongate Your sense
cookout, since well. Broll 3-4 in. away from of
For 6, sandwiches that are all want out of life and sterference. bubbling and your wit, at times, they are
silhouette.
pagoda hemlines oppear hearty, tasty
They are frequently various barrelled and draped and source of heat 5-7 min. on either delight, especially to folks who admit of any
attached to a-big
removable effects. side until done, Serve on ham- like cheese, combine 2 c. grated collar in matching fabric or fur, thes, sharp, especially when different. and Iszor Your crilical sense is good you are critical of the foibles of
Chinese neck burger rolls.
processed American cheese
Indian tunic treat- you are able to
Your marriage should For 8 servings, combine 2 lbs. iween what cous and others.
and The ensemble look has never (about lb.), 11⁄2 c. sweet 1 chopped, will ground
wide incrusted obi chuck, is be a happy one, for you practical and that which
and sanhes, pickle relish, c. finely chop. been as important, and is fea-belts
Genevlave medium-sized anton, 2 beateri second rate or fawdry. This make a congenial mate.
ped onion, 1%
Fath shows her lovely formed. tsp. prepared tured for every hour of the day dresses with big puffy lantern process of selection is one of the Among those born on this eggs, 2 tsp. salt, 4 tsp. pepper and 2 tbsp. prepared mustard.
mustard, 2 tbsp. mayonnaise and evening. Every dress has sieves, secured at the shoulders basic elements in your pro-date are: Clara Kimball Young,
Mix thoroughly. Divide mix- To prepare about 3 e, filling, and 1⁄4 tsp. salt. Mix thoroughly. Its own matching short coat or with actress; clivity for success.
Eugene Field, poet;
ture Into Id portions. Dwight
Shape combine i 74-oz. tin of salmon, Spread on buttered bread slices. [jocket. Sults are generally re- Newell Hills, noted Your sense of justice is sharp clergyman; Jeremiah Whipple and you cannot endure inequity Jenies and Henry George, ecoño- of opportunity or advantage mists; Paul Bourget und You will insist that all have the Lauretta Peabody Hale, authors; some chance to succeed. Not a
Hirma Johnson, statesman; and reformer or philanthropist
Anne Whitney; sculptor. are more the spiritual or intel- lectual leader.
Fond of literature, you un- select your birthday star doubtedly have talent in the read the corresponding para- feld of writing yourself. You graph. Let your birthday star Probably speak well in public, be your daily guide.
you
In
To find what the stars have store for you tomorrow, and
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3
VIRGO (Aug. 24-8ept. 23)-not worth while. Every moment Entertain a few close friends at counts today.
your home and have a pleasant SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. afternoon or evening with them. 22)-Overindulgence which calls
LIBRA (Sept, 24-Oct. 23)- for
today,
can
Salmon and pickles share honours as a tangy, dolleitous sandwich flling.
BOYS' AND GIRLS'
He Was Not So Simple
* —A Penny for His Thoughts Buys a Piece of Ple-
By MAX TRELL
If you are behind in your cor- defeat your sam better OFTEN, after dark
Watch it!
respondence, now in the time to eclch up.
CAPRICORN Write those letters." SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov, 22)— Be careful not to waste your energy on something which
CHESS PROBLEM
By J. B. SANTIAGO
Black, 7 pieces
Is
White, 8-picees. White to play mate in two,
Solution to yesterday's problem:
1,0-1, uy; 2, Q, K (dis ch), R, or Kt (ch, or dbl ch) mates.
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Simon didn't answer. He just gave them a look, then went buck to sitting with his chin in his hand.
"He heard us all right," Knarf paid to Hanld, "Why doesn't he Lay something?"
At this, Knarf gave Simon a shake. "Simon! Why don't you Eay something?"
when everyone in the house was Last asleep, Knart.and Hanid, (Dec. 23-Jan, the shadow-children with the 20)—Do not permit any inter-turned-about names, went visit ference wih your initial plans. Ing behind the bookcase, Disregard outside suggestions.
AQUARIUS (Jan, 21-Feb. 19) -Tackle one job at time and do it well, rather than loading down your schedule too heavily. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar, 20)- Criticism is all right in its pico: but don't be picking at your co workers all the time.
Having said this, he went ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 20)-small green houses and trees back for the third time to sit Do not try to combine business and birds and cats and dogs. Ung with his chin in his hand. and pleasure today. It won't
work.
of
TAURUS (Apr. 21-May 21)- A fresh idea in the realm the creative arts might be your springboard for future success,
GEMINI (May 22-June 21)-- Keep faith with your ideals and then bend all your efforts ward their practical execution. CANCER (June 22-July 23) In moking n girl to memorate an important occasion, don't be extravagant.
com-
LEO (July 24-Aug. 23) If an exceptionally, novel idea for making money presents it self, consult expert advice, Arst
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each of the smati'»quaren may be used ends only.sebword must onntalla
word game
Trast one nine-letter word in the list. No plurals; no foreign words names, FORAYS no proper TARGET: 23 words, good; Au words, DETY good; 34 words, axcellent. Bolution tomorrow.
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You'd be surprised
how much different books look be- hind the bookcase than they dia in front of it. In front of
Here Simon Anally said some- the bookcase, books took like thing. What he said was this:
of
books look like the bucks books. Behind the bookcase, Pm thinking."
little houses with gardens ond
The Book-Houses
"Theref 1 told you he was thinking about something!" -ex- elammed Knarf, Iriumphantly to
Each of the book-houses was Hanid, occupied by Book-folks.
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Simon and occasionally shaking him.
"What are you thinking about?" they asked him over and over again.
But Simon continued to re- main silent. He didn't even take his chin out of bis hand to look at him. It was Hanld who final- ly figured out why it was that tell Simple Simon wouldn't them what he was thinking about.
Quite Clover "Well, why won't he?" Knarf demanded of his sister.
Honid replied: "He wants a penny for his thoughts."
Instantly, Simple Simon smiled. So Knart and Hanld gave him a penny for his thoughts,
Knart found Simon sitting
on the stops
Knarf and Hanid thought all this was quite clever of Simple "Thank you," said Simon as Simon. he took the penny. "My thoughts 裁 that if I could get
were
penny for them, I'd be able to me
"I wish somebody would give
for penny
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After this, Knarf and Hanid give the penny to the pleman thoughts," Knart sighed, as they
took turns shouting at and buy myself a‘ple.”
All the Mother Goose People both lived in the Mother Goose book- house, It wasn't a very large house but it had many, many rooms and many, many, many
windows.
Now on this particular night (and by the way, It was always daytime behind the bookcase no matter what time it was else- where) Knarf and Hanid were
como surprised to
on their friend Simple Simon, sitting on the steps of the Mother Goose house with his chin in his hand.
"Something's wrong with poor Simon." Hanid whispered to Knarf.
"Ho looks as if he's thinking bard about something," Knarf ventured to say, "Maybe it's given him a headache."
Hurrying up to the steps, Knart and Hanid both : cried: "Simon, What's the matter with "your"!:
"
Rupert and Dinkie~9
The little Chinese girl prepares come back!!! Turning abruptlye to go.*** Do not trouble about she marches away, but Rupert the birds, and the animals that "tot yet (setisfied, 16" She should" me make vanisti," she says, or They”, not, be so calm about M, quite happy whether vanjsbad or Tousters! This is ebrious.” not. Besides me not yet knowlog kola, fost going to follow her when
•how to ✨, malos é vandalsød, tinge like shinika: he hears another volta, PALE BIGSTE BESENTED
returned home,
Yet another new Rupert
RUPERT
and the
French Poodles
High
silk cabbage roses. As the French Court became ctriscious of the East during the 17th and 18th centuries, this Eastern feeling ties hand in hand with another Important costume inspiration the Marie Antoinette evening gowns taken of from the current exhibition
the paintings and
Queen's personal belongings at Versalles, -China Mall "Special.
Fath's “Table Top" Dress
Typifying Madame Falls Table Te