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THE CHINA MAIL, THURSDAY, MARCH 28, 1957.
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by Beachcomber
CRITIC has complained noticed Mavis routing about that realism in opera can among Garth's helping. Но be overdone. I agree.
imagined she was woling the Pickford's stuff while the going was good. As when, in Mr production of "Carmen," the "Look here," sald Garth, "You tavern of Lilles Pustia was un- surely can't think that this lady approachable owing to parked procured
masses deadly of furniture vans. Or, again, when polson from somebody here and Lohengrin made
his entry tried to kill me." "It's true that driving a motor-swan,
and
pushed the pudding about sounding his horn with persist- bit," said Mavis. "I wanted to ent impudence,
ENTER the fairies Grugblossom
Dri
Quartbottle in elfin helloopters, with a smoke- trail advertising Bottlehurst's Waterproof Err-Cosies,
The deadly pudding (5)
"OUT
UT of the room telephon-
ing." Malpractice chewed over Garth Wensleydale's words. Someone, then, could have fooled with the pudding before Garth returned. The fingerprints were Mavis Whimbrel's, but girls do not insert poisons into pudding nl
restaurant tables. Further questioning revealed that a mon a neighbouring table had
at
il tidy for him when he returned, "Had you quarrel- led?" asked Malpractice. Garth paled beneath his 258. tan. Mavis lowered her eyes. "We hod a bit of a tur," said Garth. Malpractice's
суст were оп Mavis's handbag, which sho seemed to be trying to hide under the table, Nothing to do with me
Ur of more than 30,000,000 Cominents made by corres- pondents on the
Ике
•JACOBY
ON BRIDGE
Hubby's Bid Wins Board
By
OSWALD JACOBY
M and Mrs Lee Beewald of
St. Paul wom a board fri the team championship last year on a sacrifice bid by Mr Seewald that proved unfalling, trust his wife
in
After East opened with one club. Mrs-Serwald jumped two diamonds. That bid, DE
played by almost all ranking players, abows a strong hand with a good diamond suit that unsatisfactory as a takeout double. Mra Seewald had Do support for any other sult ex- cept her opponents' clubs.
WOMANSENSE
Wardrobe for a Spring Bride
By PATRICIA DOUGLAS
TT is no longer the fashion the bride, would took her pret-
I to no the
test
at the reception, married life with a large
For "travelling, sho could trousseau of clothes. change her accessories to a deep Fashions change too quick- golden fan or wear a colour toy. So rather than spend all such as "true blue" or "roso smaranth," Alight tweed sult their savings on dresses, of this kind would be a most suits and coata which may useful standby in the brido's seem dated a year hence the wardrobe. bride today buys only a few A light wool coat to top the over, summer essential Items, putting by ult and to wear
dressos
Is unother essential in some of her money to add the trousseau. It should be to her trousseau next roomy at the armholes, loose and generous in style, SPECTATOR Basically A bride will have one that teams perfectly with the Polly Peris, mult, mude budget for a new suit, a in similar creamy wa
white light coat, a dress for im- berringbone tweed with brass portant occasions, a dress button fastening. for everyday,
West was able to bid two spade over the two diamonds. East raised to three and West continued to game..
to
At that point it was up Mr Seewald to trust his wife. With exactly one point in high cards but with four diamonda ke
took the save at the five level Hia reasoning was that Mrs Seewald would hold at least six diamonds and they would only
FAST (D)
NORTH
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Opening lead-♣ Q
South West
North Pass
Pass
be worth one trick in defence case of the against four spider. He could thin man who wore a fat man's
not expect her to hold Three collar round his waist,
other defensive tricks I
and best the one which says: "If this therefore the four spades would case
Is a ridiculous invention of make. yours, your readers should be given some hint that it is to be taken as such. If it is based on actual securrence, Then muglatrules might find
employ their time."
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CROSSWORD thing rather more important to
ACTOR
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of
pisco-in E17. (9)
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scarabotit.
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triat. 13)
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Down
1. This square is used by every
draughtsman. (3)
2. And this abane. (6)
3. An iste, în Duler's Travels, (4)
4. Never this moment with "u #3
Down, (4)
5. The Mes seems that the King should impesch somebody in Að Amartonn town. (8)
with money
7. Mot exactly tree inning. tu. A penny for Bois Harvey, 141 12. Purniture for the pigeons ? (51 13. 11 looka un if somebody la res the mathematicni KAVORING
symbol sa a, orpher. (5) Sedge without shitler's guards.
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GOLDFUAMU QUABI UMULI
Yesterday's solution
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by LEONARD BARDEN -
A problem by V. Marin (Boyn)" Own" Paper, 1882),
White mates in two. ¿solution to... yesterday'a Problems
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snow dont lets omst maid vast party sold sould mapściły same soapy soda sewa to stand her son tred isney today.
The five
diamond contract clarer dropping two clubs went down two with the de
and two hearts for 300 point loss.
At the other table West was allowed to play four spades. He ruffed the second diamond and eventually discarded two hearts on dummy's clubs to make his game and a score of €20.
♥CARD Sensen
Q-The bidding has been:
North East South Double
West
14
You, South, hold:
1
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4AQ87 WP76 4365 4954
What do you do?
A-Bid one spade. You don't have much of a hand but you do hold good four-card spade suil and can afford to show it at this point.
TODAY'S QUESTION
The bidding is the same as in the question just answered. You, South, hold:
4AQ870 97 +365 4954
What do you do?
~ Answer Tomorrow
YOUR BIRTHDAY
THURSDAY, MARCH 28
'season.
The sleeves
A twin-set are set in to a dropped armhole and, of course, her acces. allowing an easy and comfort- able at over a suit and, con- Sorles
forming to this season's fashion whim, they are bracelet-length.
On
If she has decided romantic whito wedding and the wise girl considers hiring her wedding finery, thus leaving her more to spend on the type of clothes for which she will An unlined wool felt cost at an
much more
use her amazingy low price is an alter- outfit is the next native that might going-away
tempt the important thing to
have
most
consider.
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bride on budget. ESTRAVA show two styles, both loose and
If she plans a quiet wedding swagger in cut and without
wear
in
the
or
at elther church or register office fastenings
popular ahe will probably
the "clutch" style. These felt couta same outht for the ceremony, are made in the kind of colours she will travel in, only that are easily assimilated into changing her hat and accessories. an outfit, such as stone belge, The bride may decide that her navy, kinfisher blue, and shock- new suit has to at this im- ing pink. portant function. In that caso DORVILLE kave in their sum. she should allot a major part mer collection a number of de- of her trousseau budget for tightfully preity and young- because a well chosen suit can looking dresses. which would be remain an important part of her suitable either for bride wardrobe for several seasons,
guests at a quiet wedding. One that is particularly likely to be chosen by brides is in One navy wool in a moulded princess line The choice of attractive sults The skirt has a mocks tunic is wide though as a wedding or effect with a deep tuck at the going-away outht the softer knee, under which is attached styles should be considered first, flounce of tiny frills of Pale pastel tweeds are seen in Valenciennes Jaco. many collections with short With a matching navy felt Jackets, softly-rounded revers hat trimmed with white laco standing away from the neckline and a spray of lilies of the and the pretty bracelet-length valley, there would not be a alcoves.
protuler bride. After the honey- moon. the face flounce is exally detached, Icaving a supple elegant dress for more ordinary occasions,
A sult with two skirts pleated and plain (always a best-seller at BRENNER SPORTS) is an investment; the full pleated skirt has a softer and dressler #p- pearance on the great day itself, while the second slim skirt is the better traveller.
jaegmar
Spectato
Dorville
Dorville
Polly Peck
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JACQMAR: From the International Collection comes this semi-fitted suit, the perfect travelling outfit for the bride. In a gay cherry red, the jacket has wide revers and interesting vertical searning. DORVILLE: For a quiet wedding this navy fine wool drem would be a charming outfit for the bride. The deep flounce of Valenciennes lace. Is delachable leaving a dress with a tunic effect. POLLY PECK: Wedding white for the register ofice bride...a tuit în herringbone tweed with bright brass button fastening. SPECTATOR: This coat in a similar creamy white herringbone tweed with brass button festenings could be teamed with either suit or drew, DON- VILLE: A fimple ahiriwalat myle in white wool with gilt buttons. The open shirt neck la cut to stand away and the skirt has "dutch bay", pleats, in frank ESTRAVA A bright coloured fell.coat which is unlined to slip over sult or dress.
Faith Shipway Reports From PARIS
Women Are Pleased With The Blouse CrazeTM
Prazy, and women are
ARIS has gone blouse
happy. I think most women: must have been frustrated at some time or another at not being able to take off® their jackets in public.
Smart society women are set- ting the pace in their choice of spring sulis. I hear that the Duchess of Argyll chose one of the lovely bright blue wools mom Lanvin, with draped chiffon Japonest-Inspirea hai to match. Lady Gale's choice was
a black crepe two-piece with plain white crepe blouse (yes, crope is back again) "and""an" other white blouse to wear with, an Ascher printed skirt and bolero.
Dressmaker, suits, with, softly. tailored jackets are worn open to show the blouse, whether of frilled poplin or spotted silk to match the jacket lining. Guy Laroche adds a fine touch to his overblouses; they are straight as Jeridas and exactly the same length as the jacket lining, which they match.
This combination of blouse and lining can do wonders to freshen last season's suit, give it touch of colour and longer
BACK BUTTONING -
Most blouses have back but- toning large covered buttons, well spaced and easy to do up and double
standaway collars. Others have 窳 start drape, slotted through one jacket lapel,
A useful feature of these blouses is that they can be worn.
as tunics, or tucked into the skirt, in which case the back should be cased out from the waist band to give the fashion- able full-blown bloused effect,
You can choose any of the delicious flower-printed silks pastel tones to go with a light- coloured or neutral wool sulf but I noticed the more vivid blues and romantic reda called for luscious cool-looking truit shades — water-melon, grape- fruit, pineapple.
much navy and white ailled, to The bride will want a few It is also suggested at Dorville spotted fabrics as linings or extras in her trousseau, such as that their simple while wool sashes. In the Rima collection one of the many "sweater", dress (made in other pastel the bride might well choose the dresses, a fashion that began last Some designers like to create Flades as well) would pleje navy worsted repp dressin year and is still extremely
their own hats; they say, they POLLY PECK seerned to bride. This style has an very slim line with the bodice cut popular, Knitted in fine wool their clothes as a complete head have had brides in mind when stand-away neckline and a with wide shoulder straps and in pastel shades or navy, these picture, harmonised from they added a creamy white suit "dutch boy" skirt with soft un no sleeves. A loose cape-back dresses are usually styled with to foot. Pierre Cardin's boutique In herringbone tweed to their pressed pleata in front.
is ng gay as a florist's shop, with coalce covered the dresa and high neckline and no sleeves, enchanting Hittle print blouses collection, its youthful straight. For the bride's trousseau a made it suitable for out-of- or at most, tiny cap sleeves,
and Uny
matching cut jacket is Instened with the CORVETTE model in navy wool doors,
A short blazer-type jacket toques all along Cashionable brass buttons high · with a fashionable red m to the throat and the skirt is white spot belt would be a most slim. Dressed up with a golden useful choice. yellow flowery hat and other In the RIMA and also in the accessories in the same tones, ATRIMA collection there was
drop the counter.
with navy repp dress
a In foll, in Jersey, or in flannel to He told me they are selling well. bolero in the "Atrima collecton another trousseau Item which a | This, Ume-saving idea, fa, a boon has a spotted contrast top and bride can hardly do without, to the busy woman, who wants the same fabric is used for the She' will need it to top her to be well turned out with as Lining of the bolero.
casual dresses and sports outfit, little effort as possible,
AMUSING IDEA
BOYS' AND GIRLS' MAGAZINE
Close Call For Vase
-It Was Afraid It Couldn't Wear Flowers Again-
By MAX TRELL
ITANID, the shadow girl with
flowers any more.. I'll be taken away and never be brought back again."
At that Indment another voice, that hadn't spoken as yet,
a vase. Once it's broken, it's saki in a low, thickish kind of broken.
tone!
"I was once broken," win-
Hthe turned-about name, saw dow remarked, trying to unck By STELLA it all happen.
BORN today, you have What is planning for a better tomorrow-you alled "Ryby foot" and you are also a practical realist, apprecia- enjoy travelling far and wide, it ting the importance of today's probe you have your way, there will be lems, as well. You have an ordedy Low places on this earth you will mind and consequenly overything not have visited. It denied the you do ik well planned. pleasure of actual travel, you will become an avid armchair voyageur
Kindly
and sympathetlo
teward
and probably will become well those who are less fortunate in life versed on zany strange lands than yourself, you are, nevertheless, through your reading. You do have not one to be imposed upon. You many other interests, however, and have an inalinet for recognising it is likely that you will do well in bluff and will have none of iT business. You have a feeling for Kolence and mathematics and might make this field your specialty.
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Among those born on this data wero: Aristile Driand, French states- Herbert Lehman, states: Coak
Walker and Pipero astronomers; Loule Wol-
You have an executive, mind and man; know how to handle people adroitly. Boure At ose period in your life, you LePlace,
may be drawn into, politics and. if heim, actor: Helen Westley, actrees; allowed to go your own way, you Anne Douglas could be highly successful. In fact, Samuc) • Sewell, there are any number at careers in Mergeller, which you might prosper, provided Frederick Theodore Frelinghuysen, you are not compelled to follow a aducator and staternen. conventional pattern. You Dike-to
how out your own pathway Drough
Bonductor:
and
in
She
saw
the rose in it was standing.
"Purr Purr! Watch out! Come downl" cried Hanid.
But it was too late.. Purr Purr jumped, The vase with the rose in it ipped over. It fell to the floor. There was a crash.
•
Little Crack
no
Purr-Furr knocked over the
vase with the rose, legt.
hopeful. "And there I stood,
"Nothing to with the wind blowing through
worry about, Purr Purr,
theme as though I were a sleve. Vase nothing to cry about. kitten, climb to the top of the And what do you suppose hap- Well have you fixed up in a bookcase where the vase with pened?"
Jiffy, And when we get through one will ever "What happened?" asked with you. everyone In the room, including know you were broken unless" the vase.
thickdsh the
voice added, "you're
looked at "I was fixed Father came
ver-r-ry that all with a
brand-new glass, and closely. And then,
anyone will be able to see will fitted it in. Then be put. a
bea
tiny little crack, like a little putty around the edges of
hair." the claas to bod it do, and I
Hanid looked at the desk, was as good as new again.”.
This didn't cheer up the vase, where the voice was coming "No one can put a new glass in from Inc. I'm done for. swept out. I know what hap And sure enough, the next hang on the 'wail, seem to be pened to the broken saucer, and moning when Father saw the amlling as they look at it. You the token dish, and the broken broken vase, he didn't throw it mustn't forget, the VAN ONCO cups. They mi got swept out. out. He took the bottle of glue belonged to them. No one ever saw them agaita.” 11
and glued the broken plece back And as for Purr Purr, she "No," it went on, bursting on
never, but never, jumps on the into tears (for it still had some water in it). "I'll never hold bookshelf. It still holds flowers does when Vase is there!
Vase is still standing on the bookcase. At least, she never
Purr Purr, the kitten, fted. from the room.
Dreadful Sight When Hanld looked, there was the vace lying on its side Sedgwick, author: on the floor with its top broken
William off! It was a dreadful sight,
The clock put its hands up in front of its face and · almost took one frightened look and stopped. Mrs Cuckoo came out,
axelointed: "My-oh-my!” “The pictures of Grandfather and Grandmother that hung on the wali turned quite palo-for 11 belonged to them. Ant even the was an old vase and had once chairs knocked their legs to gelber and nearly sat down, which is something chairs hardly ever do.
To And what 'the stars have Kite and are happiest y son develop stone for you tomorrow, select your ing your own Mas,
birthday star and road the corres- Although you are an idealist in ponding paragraph. Let your Birth one aspect for you are always day star. be "ytur dally” guide.........
FRIDAY, MARCH 29 .
ARJEH (Mar. 21-Apr. 20)- LIBRA · ́`(Bapt.... · 24-Oct. This in your day to do a good deed. Wind up the week's work efficimiy Show a lielpful and kindly spirit Leave your desk in order and you toward someone needing assistance,; can forget work over a relaxing
week-end. TAURUS (Apr. 21-May $1)- BOORPIO (Oct, 24-Nov. 2) If you will hold to normal routine. Blow and gay will win today's race, you will make excellent propre. Don't expect the spectacular. for oven it slow.
histe on, only make weste jurt now. ORMINI [(May) - 18-June.
"I'm broken!'' 1'13 be thrown Do the best with Whát you havel BAGITTARIUS (Nov; 23-Dec. 12)-- | out!!! the poor vase cried in a Whether at home or at work, be Get every Thisted, running on a good trembling voleo as it lay on the dülemi and conscientions to get working schedule: do what you can floor. good result KAR
and leave the rest, for next week........
CAPRICORN | CIFec. 23-Jan. 10)— The pencils on the desk. tried CANCER (300e 2-zuly'13)-- Personal affairs are important. See to choor it up. Being datafled "will" get you now that your affaire are in proper order, and where Contentment with the statute Procrastination, may NE DOWN quo can bring jappiness, “
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LEO
truly M-Aug. 23) Businow and financial matters; rived your close attention now. Aet when ketappenstrous houng; an orders
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"We've been broken many AQUARIUS" (Jan,” 11-79b7-18)—| times, Vare;e. And we've never The Gay for following your been thrown out!" intuitions, for they will prove com
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#GA!NO ODS can márped
And the pictures of Grand
Rose Valois has the amusing idea of making : Bun-glasser to match her hats which she trims with coloured stone beads and pearls used also to frame the
spectacles
It is not often that ten thou- sand pounds worth of jewellery holds up a dress, but it does happen, for at Balenciaga the
afternoon I saw a dia mond necklace from Van Cleef
other
Arpels slotted through the looped front of á strapless do- collete of a charining pink, and white dotted chiffon dance drese,i the bubject of while money,I hear that Mme Machado, lovely with D 寫 Portuguese diplomatin -- Paris
And
may wear for the Queen's WIND in
April the same beautiful gown she wore recently for the Royal reception In Llibon. It i of white tulle richly, embroider- ed in gold and the cost is wald to be around a million' trancs.
London Express Serviosa
11 be It was the bottle of glue. mother and Grandfather that A
Rupert and the Rock Pool-8
Rupert is surprised at his unk saw from the train 1 UK's flying I welcome reception, and jurning to Whatever sort of is seaside place la look for the faberman he sees him...; this ? *635. The Bish, darts into the alasing motionless' near the end of twiley as once and he looks auf for long line of rockik", funt ad the more, but none appear, so very lule bear moves forward he la martled by a greenlangshape that slowly and carefully he makes his munionta past his inenguer It's a Gulliusway over the rocks wondering why c
Another
Rupert Adventure
RUPERT and the
$1.00
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CHIFFON PIE
WITH A DIFFERENCE
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For 6 servings, combine Vac. light brown sugar, top, salt, ground und moog
1 ginger and Vartað, ground alispice. In top of double boller, Blend in 3 egg yolks and 1 c. cooked, mashed aweet potatoes,
in 14 c. milk.
hot water, "Fundi th
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