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THE CHINA MAIL," TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1957.
This Funny World
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JUSTICE
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"I wonder what did it; your perfume or my after shave lotion?
BY
THE
WAY
by Beachcomber
MANUAL of instruction on a true lovers' knot received this how to behave in society letter from her father;- emphasises the importonce of Sir-Kindly keep your animals not being too eager to show off your knowledge of any subject until you are quite sure of yourself.
was
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to yourself. By the time we got the trunk untled my wife was in hysterics, two walls of our house were down, the
Hour had enved ika. and nobody could get in or out. If this is the Inscrutable East give me Plymouth.
Puff Advocate of what he calls 41 "diselplined breathing" for health busty that he can blow wut a candle-flame 12ft
away: A more amusing exercise would be to blow a stranger's bowler off his head in the street on n windless day, And if that
'The kultura
have might taken as an example the Indy who, on being told that a bust In the Long Gallery of a great house
Marcus
Aurelius, said, "The present marquis, or his father?" Or the jovial, red. faced man who, on being intro- durer 10
Kreisler, Bild, always buy your curs, old man." Or the man who was dragged amateur theatricals and into dressed up as a Koman, The producer found him disconsolale could be done by disciplined In a
"Are you Applus breathing, think of the glorious Claudlus?" he
asked. "No." time you could have with said the Roman, miserable as undisciplined breathing, blowing Hell."
corner,
'Printer's frolic
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superb Kesture us,
queen ut last, she lifts the
clown to her head...."
Criticism of Ballet.
AN odd beginning to a new "Argo, commented on old courtier, as the red-nosed inter- loper balanced himself precar- iously on the ballerina's head. The veteran's inutter was heard, and the Inevitable stream of soda-water caught him amid- ships,
Another With
superb gesture, a queen at last, she completed the loyal dignitary's
with
well-
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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12
asks
with
ย
this Westchester
reader. "'East doubled one heart in the hope that West would bld his best suit. Everybody agrees that this was a take-out double.
"Everybody also agrees that West was justified in pussing the double
for petialties. The result
however, Was,
qulto Khastly,
"South took the first spade and led the ten of clubs. East had to win with the jack of clubs, but couldn't return 4trump
WOMANSENSE
Exactly ten years ago Christian Dior launched
his first couture collection
AN "EMPIRE" BUILT
IC
IN A DECADE
ago,
and
in 1938. at Robert
The success story of the past decade.
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THE HOSTESS WITH THE MOSTEST GIVES TIPS ON
PARTY SECRETS
LSA
New York. MAXWELL, the
E best-known party-giver,
Bays anyone can bô a "hos- tess with the mostest" by. learning the secret to a auccessful party-charm.
Miss Maxwell believes charm is the most imporinant thing in the world and may be had by anyone. A bit of charro, like an unusual flower arrangement, will give your party the mark of distinction it good. nearly
Д
needs to be
Paris. industrialists M. Dlor's turn- Ho sold his first six skotches at
during his first year
dollars of oude - for twD CHRISTIAN DIOR, the over
business was US$357,142, At twenty cents. man who gave women the end of 1950, the annual A few years late the New Look after the volume had Increased to Bior joined the austerity of World War II, US$17,142,857.
Piguet 119 assistant designer, creator of the Tulip Line,
and afterwards went to Lelong. Twenty-five percent the A-line, the H-line and made in Paris are
of sales He continued working through superstition of the maestro and from the out the German occupation, and a recurrent trademark. now the Freedom Line --- recently enlarged boutique. in 1940 met Marcel Bousse. Each collection represents
is the Overall business is about equal- That meeting resulted in well- combined La Ligne Libre
effort of success story of the past and manufacturers on the one
divided between store buyers known fashion history. ly
100,000 working hours. Many
Another telek is to ask friends to disappear quietly, when they deonde.
hand, and the
the private clientele Dior is far more of an artist elaborate evening gowns take as
leave. Miss Maxwell said in on the other, M. Dior on little or no profit on private day and night preparing a Co naturally require far less thank her at a party. She be-
makes than a business man, He works long na 500 hours to make. Once
the original is perfected, copies on interview that she never lots time. her guests tell her goodbye or clients, and it has
cal- lection, but after the initial
M. Dlor's nose is as discern- culated that the house actually presentation, loses interests, and ing as his eye. Ile is constantly lieves this breaks the spell, and starts losing money after the immediately begins thinking experimenting with new blends "there always should be T fourth atting--and a
of perfume, and his desk ismugle spell at a party,” she said, or badly proportioned customer The entire third floor of the frequently littered with small She tells her friends to write may require as many as eight or building is taken
Lattles with
of rare essential oils. her a thank-you note the next ten Atlings,
day if they wish: Christian Dior's private studios, His current popular scents
Miss Maxwell advises follow- sold in 87 countries throughout
a dia- ing one more rule"The last
■ party you gave must be the best, and the next party must beat the last." And she added: Elsa Maxwell party--I give the "Of course, you can't give an
best parties in the world-but you can do your best,"United Press,
Exactly ten years February 12, 1947, an unknown designer, showed his first Haute Couture Collection at No. 30 Avenue Montaigne in one of the smartest districts of Paris.
The New Look which he in- troduced, featuring longer and fuller skirts, caused an im- mediate sensation and was International success within weeks.
The name of Dior had moved on to the world fashion stage- and has remained there, in the forefront, ever since.
been
dimeul about the following season,
STILL MODEST, SIMPLE
where
up
arc
Gre
Collections actually created. Usually, M. the world, representing Dior retires to the country-to tribution of 300,000 bottles that his own house, or to the Trianon year,
When congratulated recently the Palace Hotel in the quiet park
at Versalles where he makes Dlor remarked, "I can't believe his tenth anniversary, M. more than A thousand rough
It has been ten years. it seems sketches.
like yesterday that it all start- ed."-China Mail Special.
uf
M. Dior's workers sny
has not changed Success
who bears the title "King of Fashion." He is still the same modest and retiring man that he was ten years ago. Returning to Paris, about half Then, with
hard-working, and these drawings go into work" publicity-shy concerning him- in muslin, executed by the War II, his present Directress, self, he is seldom seen at large heads of the various workshops. Madame Suzanne Luling, per-
Cockt
parties
or receptions,
ons, M. Dior uses 22 miles of this sonally delivered dresses to but will regularly visit any of pattern tolle each season.
his employees who may be
Transport
and
petrol still short after World Simple,
eltenta in her own car.
in hospital. It is a tradition
this al-
Even before reaching stage, many models have that when any member of the ready been eliminated, leaving staff has a baby, Monsieur Dlur the nucleus of the future Col-
the gives
entire lection, with about 300 pieces. personally
The next step is to transfer the Jayette.
models from the tolle to the costly fabrics in which they will be made.
SHARP EYES AND NOSE
от
SUCCESS AND FEMININITY
By ANNE HEYWOOD
other
guests
Carthy, It occurred to me that it comes to some of our maybe the going might get a thinking.
little rocky.
After all, Mrs L. was no mean cook herself, and with a really big shot cook on the premises...!
MORE than we realise, was going to be Josephine Mc-
Today, the fleet of sanart little black station wagons with dis- creet gold lettering, seen duck- Ing through Paris traffic and parked in front of the big
the hotels, epitomises
growth He leads a regular and quiet of the Maison Dlor, Parts now te, arriving
at his
office is the hub of a far-flung Dior promptly at 9 o'clock every "Empire", with branches in morning, he works unul 2 p.m., New York, London, Caracas, when а cup of tea and soПIO Canada, Cuba and Chille.
biscuits are served to him on
M. Dior seldom touches a tray. Before the opening of a
dmpes the actumi fabric. Collection, he frequently works directs all operations with
I realised this acutely the uther through the night, snatching a wave of his favourite
day when I heard two bamboo young women talking on a bus. few hours' sleep on a divan in
"I don't want a real career," svand The first parade of the the office.
Collection takes
of them said. "I just want before Place His diversions are simple--an Dior's large grey and
the working staff in Monsieur & dumb job. If you're really occasional smaller dinner with stud
successful and get to be a big yellow totals 1,110, eluding the sow; intimate friends; a trip to the chairs are covered in yellow become aggressive and even un- picture when you think of #
where Lou's XIV. arm-shot, people won't like you. You studio Paris Flea Market, or a quiet velvet, M. Dior's favourite up-. and musical evening listening to
Bach and Beethoven records, holstery fabric.
A STAFF OF 1,110
Whoo the "New Look" was Inunchieri, M. Dior had a staff of 85.
Today, his personnel in Paris
ing room workers, saleswomen, mannequins, publicity East took the king of spades aird business directors, secretaries, led a spade to the jack, where-and the original doorman, upon West returned a trump.
The two half yearly collec- Lions are shown on an average "Dummy won with the seven
of 240 days each year before of heurts and led another club, East had to win and couldn't stop
an estimated 60,000 people, in- South Fom ruffing his inst chabcluding the press, buyers, Pri in the
vate clients, and the fortunate As a result,
few "sightseers" who are lucky enough to gain admittance 10 the grey and gold salons,
dummy.
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TT is within your power to be it comes to marshalling facts
come mo o the outstanding personalities of your own age it You are willing to develop, to its highest potential, the power that is whhin you. Strictly an individualist, You seem care little what otherS think or say of you, just a long as you are free to advance
your own individuality and see that your ideas are carried through to com- piction. During youth, you may not be aware of your own capabilities. Although fame may come to you later in life than some, it will be. Lasting-when it does arrive.
gaining significance from them. You have a magnetic personality which either attracla or repels, With you. there ground. When it comes to romance, is apt to be no middle
you probably will have one great jove in your life. Follow your heart you
PORS will then know when that person appeara!
You have a bright, sparkling wit, a keen intelligence, and the ability to work hard" at a job which you feel needs to be done. Although in youth you may be quite conven- Uonal and are a strict conformist 10 tradition, you will And your originality displaying itself later in
Kindly and sympathetic at heart, you are thoroughly scientiße when
Yo
on this date
Among those born George Meredith, author Abraham,
Charles Darwin, seientist: wore! Lincoln.U.S. President: Willam Mason, poet; John Winthrop, states- man: Cotton Mather, noted clergy- man; Peter Cooper, philanthropist, and William Colter Jr. and Max Terhune, actors,
To And what the stars have in store for you tomorrow, seleɛt your birthday star and read the corre spanding paragraph. Let birthday star be your daily guide,
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13
AQUARIUS Jan, 21-Feb. 19) 'Be careful, using discretion, is all Matters' involving personal affairs. Being politic is alsʊ being amart,
Picks (Feb. 20-Mar. 20)-- De very wise in all matters per- taining to your job or profession, .. Minunderstandings could lead
major upsets.
10
TARIFA (Mar, 21-Apr. 20) Best for you to stick fairly closely to routine, Avoud: being too adven- turesome or starting new projects. 2 TAURUS (Ape 21-May21)
Your temper may be shorter than usual today, so count to 10 befare you answer in anger 10 avoid upsete,
ORMINI (May --22-Juna 21)- There
disturbing elements which may prove frustrating unless you remain tavoi-leaded in all
(June 22-July UẨN
23)- Guard your health, as you want to be ready to take full advantage of all opportunities offered you now.
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serious objectiven.
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VIRGO (Aug. 24-Sept. -It is important that you are calm and collected, for fo will be "swift-moving today. Hang on Ughti'
ІДВАЛ (порт. ZUct Wisdom, in making decisions today
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your
South West
North East Pass PASS Double Pass Pass
Opening lead-₫ 3
Originally backed by Marcel Boussie, known to many people abroad as "the racehorse king but also one of France's leading
BOYS'
Christian Dior was born In 1005, at Granville, on the At: lantic coast. His father was an industrialist, and the family
soon.
ог He
Further changes are made. and the final total is reduced to Certain models are eliminated 180.
Even the smallest detall never to moved permanently Paris where the young escapes M. Dior's sharp eyes. man The waistline must be raised an became interested in art,
and eventually opened a small pic reset for the fourth time, or the eighth of an inch, the shoulders ture gallery, which rapidly went trimming changed. bankrupt.
times to correct and alter unil he is satisfied. Finally, at least
A casual friend who happen
He
con-
ed to be a dress designer, sug- one model will have a sprig of gested that the young Dior Illy of the valley tucked in Q should try his hand at fashion. pocket or at the neckÜne—a
AND
GIRLS'
Cricket's Music Room
-He Practised There All Winter For Summer Concerts-
to
and just before you come the bundle of old newspapers. under 1'll put the kettle on the fire,
Come right along."
By MAX TRELL THE magic telephone South won four trumps in his
the corner of the carpet own band, one ruft in dummy,
behind the bookcase was and two
ringing. aces, fulfilling his
Knart and Hanld, the doubled contract.
children shadow
with the names, mude a. "East-West were annoyed be-turned-about cause they could have made rush for it, game at no-trump. How could they have Feached this con- tract?"
East reopened with the wrong sort of call. It was correct to reopen the bidding, and it was correct to direct West to bid his best stat, but it was wrong to give West the chance to pass a double for penalties. East should Blunders today can be contly, Take have reopened by bidding two
the stars for you, but if you keep a level head, all is well..
CAPRICORN (Dec. 3-Jan. 20)
your Bine so that hasle
make warte, and stay calm,
CHESS
by LEONARD BARDEN
From actual play; Walie to
Solution to westerday's
wid bring about excellent results, move and win. even if first signs are deceptive.
SCORPIO (Det, «Nov. 22)—–
Experience, combined with good problem: stidgment, will win a major battle
for you on the road to species,
1P-17. The theme is the
OSAGEFTARIOS (NOV, El-Dis. 23)--| unplaning of the WQ by the There is considerable" confusion in three black pawn mover,
hearts. This cue-bid in the oppo- | 'nents' suit is a gigantle take-but double, but it doesn't risk a penally pass.
Hanid got there first, But that didn't really matter. Since # was a magic telephone, 1 spoke by itself.
There was a clicking noise.
That's all," said the magic telephone.
to
"Thank you," said Honid. It seemed odd to be talking telephone Instead of talking over it.
"Thank you very much.” "Good-bye," sled the tele- phone. "I'll ring when I want telephone
"Can I you again."
"Hello," said the to Khart and Hankd. stop ringing now?"
"Certainly you can stop ring-
now," said Honid.
feminine."
But I was just as wrong as the two girls on the bust.
Josephine McCarthy was ex- aclly, the opposite of what you
She obviously famous expert. enjoyed Mis La's cooling, the ate with gusto, she evinced real Interest in some of Mis Lu recipes.
There are, I think, explanations
Many Obstacles Maybe that used to be tru in the days when a woman had so many obstacles that she had to get tough os all getout
to this. reach the top. But nowadays, some of the most successful women in some of the biggest comfortable to be with. jobs are feminine, modest and
I was thinking particularly of Josephine McCarthy, the telc- vision cooking expert.
Recently, 1 spent the week- end at the home of a friend, Mrs L When I heard that an-
MAGAZINE
pointing to one of the darkest
of the corners in the cellar,
"And there's the bundle of old newspapers just to one side of it," sald Hanid, "This must be the right place."
By
this
had They
time, they elimbed up on a ledge, groped around in the corner, looking for a door or something that would lead into Christopher Cricket's apartment.
All at once they saw a mouse sitting on a chair and smoking a pipe.
"Howdy," said the mouse. "Looking for somebody?"
"We're looking for Christopher Cricket," sald Knarf.
"Right through that door" said the mouse.as he jerked his thumb over his; shoulder. "You the folks he's been waiting There for?
A Tiny Bell
The mouse ferked his thumb toward the door,
Dark Callar
opened the door and Kharf and The magic telephone stopped the dark cellar steps,
Knarf and Hand went down
and squeezed themselves in. They found themselves in a ringing.
were two windows In the cellar, +
lovely lille room about the size "Who's calling?" asked Knarf, Both of them were covered
of a milk bottle. Beyond the with dust, so that they let very
first room was a bedroom and Their Friend
little light in.
This time they saw the door. then a kitchen and beyond that It wasn't much bigger than a West would have bid two 30-
was a room which Christopher "There's the old bicycle with keyhole. one moment, please,"
They rong a tiny said was his practising room. trump, and East would then bidaald the magic telephone, "It's a the broken wheel," said Knarf, bell. Instantly, Christopher. three no-trump, closing the auc-friend of yours. I'll let him, tion in the most desirable apol, | speak to you. Listen,..
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East South West
1 Diamond Pass 1 Heart Pars
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What do you do?
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TODAY'S QUESTION
The bidding is the same as in Iho, question Just answered. You, South, hold:
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What do you do?
Answer Tomorrow
"Just
Kaart and Hanid quietly listened.
It was their friend, Christopher Cricket.
"Hello, Khart
Hello,
Hand," said Christopher, "Are you busy?"
Kharf
answered
busy.
and that
Hanld they
bolh *weren't
1 Then corrio and
visit me. I'm not. busy, 'ellhor. I just 'time for bread and Jam.. IF expect you in Ave minutes.” 7-
"Where are you living now, Christopher?" said Henlů.
Old Bicycle "Down in the cellar," said Christopher.
the third corner to the left behind the old bloycle with the broken wheeld
Rupert and the Windy Day-16
"All the way down," the slope water," he múltera," "** No, '. he Rupert scans the sky and the woodt, : can't have bean or the kite would “ but now there is no sign · of have been Boating about some. Wills or his wonder kite, At where." He is gazing at an length his way is barred by the land, in the lake, when an * big, Jake that fills all the bottom saglated voice behind him makes
perthe valley, #Oh, my, I hope" him tum: and he sees. Edward * Wills hast 4 chosti prind înta tha Temale, begging. film' to, goʻ back.
"For practising what?" Hanid naked Christopher,
"Come in and I'll show you" said Christopher.
It was a muric roam, Thers. was a plano, the slze of a peanut, and several guitars, banjos and violins.
a musician," said Christopher. "I play and sing
And summer long.
all
i
winter long I s'ay Indoors and practise."
After giving Kuarf and Hanid bread and Jam, Christopher Cricket played several beautiful songs for them on the plane, Then ho nang while ho strummed the guitar.
"Wonderfull the mouse called in from outside. "I like that music, Mr Cricket."
"He's a very friendly mouse neighbour, Christopher Cricket
several
for things ke
Real Humanity First, people who get to the top-in any field and in either. sex-invariably have, in addi- tion to their skills, real human- ity. Occasionally, of course, bad person gets to the top, but he doesn't stay there long. The people who stay at the top are usually generous, pleasant and ̈* decent people.
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Secondly, the woman who goes into o field that she likes, becomes a happy, well-adjusted person and has no need to throw her weight around.
And third, the woman high intelligence and drive
with
9- much better off in a job using
that Intelligence and drive. IT she works at top capacity, she
calm
is
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and serene at the end of the day.
If, instead, sho forces herself into what the girls called “a dumb job,” she has lola of unused energy and' drive which cause her to be a frenetic and aggressive person after hour.
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-If you want to be a carver woman without losing your femininity, be sure to enter field that really interests you and to aim at the proper level for your energy, intélligence and drivel
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whispered to Knart and Hanld. A new batch outfi în pepiln
Then he sang the song again. (print) by grodde Tiuling,"
adix I ha