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This Funny World
Maangti Bynduette, I
"I never discuss religion, politics, women, sports, regional cooking, science, education, entertainment or booka. So what's new in tropical fish?”
YOUR BIRTHDAY
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3
naturally niw you BORN today,
under kind, sympathetic and standing of others. You are apt to
JACOBY
ON BRIDGE
Pitfalls Lurk In Suit Leads
By OBWALD JACOBY
IN general you will do well to
lead your partner's suit but there are a few definite excep- lons,
The first exception la immor talised in classic
д
bridge axiom. You don't lead your sult when you don't partner's have it.
A second exception is against contract when you trump
11
open
THE CHINA MAIL,
WEDNESDAY, APRIL
1957.
.BY. THE WAY.
by Beachcomber
DAZZ TOTOLA'S full-length and things during a ball the
portrait of Evans the other night. Hearse has angerod Aber- bananer.
Yours faithfully,
Armida Dross-Dross,
Tho mayor naid, "Evans The explanation
sniniature
It
SKED what a speech of his.
had meant, a politician sald, "It is not always in the public Interest to explain the meaning of everything. If a thing means anything people
it means com always think
should be shown on all fours; pushing, the pen with, his nose. In this portrait be in standing creet, with the pea almost in visible at his feet, liko some
football. absurd." The andat said, I thought it more dignifled to portray Evans as a normal man In his letouro hour. People thing, and if one says it means would have Jaughed had nothing, or something else, then think it must, mean shown him prodding the pea something which It need not with his nose." Evana Bald, necessarily mean, All sorts of "The pubile has not yet been meanings can be attached to educated up to a just apprecia- thing, although none of them tion of nasal pen-pushing. Mr
may
the speaker Totaln was right, to show me a meant, and if he says he meant I am in private life. Bwich some one thing, people think he pwllogochewm bryn hafod
meant something else. That is fechan,"
why explanations of anything are not worth while."
The jewellery controversy
EAR Sir,
DEAR
Jewels were meant to be worn. Great wealth carries its responsiblilties, and nobody is worthy of it who cannot endure the physical suffering induced by the display of gorgeous gems. ("have found that by sleeping in great
quantities of jewels 1 By STELLAave necustomed myself to their
let your emotiona run away with good, cominen sense and you peod to curb impulse if you are to keep out of contínual hot water. Actually, your natural judgment is good, and If you will control your moods, you will find that you are usually right In what you decide. It may not
be that way at to
flor the long run you m bul porne out right Ride up? It can nei be said that you are a conform but that acentia to make little ference.
You have a bottyant, joyous nähre and are much beloved by all tho with whom you come in contact. You are always on the side of the underdog and, while you are not an official "do-gooder, your contribu tion, usually anonymous, is apt to head the Hat to any worthy cause.
Your greek love of beauty and your wit, sometimes skin to zatira, should be used professionally.
You have the gift of the wellten word and would alterary career probably
You are highly STOVE Bučeemaful. critical of others and are api to speak your mind. In this respect, you shond cultivate a little more lack ir your popularity is to be maintained.
Among
an this data Vial bor were: "Geotge Jessel, comedian: Edward Everett Hale and Westúngion John Burroughs, Irving, authors;
and Margaret Angin,
naturalist; Deliv
To and what the stars have in store for you tomorrow, select your birth- day star and read the corresponding
a trump lo cui down paragraph. Let your birthday stor de enemy ruling power. A third your daily guide.
exception is when you have a lead of your own that is good it becomes obvious.
so
Today's hand Illustrates fourth case, West did not have much of a spade sult but North and South had contracted for the no-trump game in a
way
WEST AKJ962
87.
KJ183
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NORTH
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EAST, (D) 4A 10 8 3
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East and West vulnerable
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North 3
Pass & POKE
Pambia N.TV Pass Pass
Opening lead-✯8
that indicated that maybe each one thought his partner held a spade stopper. Surely they were roady for a heart lead,
West opened his six of spades and it was curtains for declarer, East and West gathered in five tricks before South could get the lead.
It will be noted that South could have made flye clubs by ruffing out diamonds until he set up dummy's fifth card that sult.
tr
It also should be noted that South should have wound up at that contract. South had a better bid than three no-trump after his pariner raised his clubs.
South should have bld three hearts.
This bid would not be a alum try, only a suggestion to North to show a spade stopper. With nothing in spades North would have gone to four clubs where- upon South either would have Passed or bid the game, Elthor way he would have showed a pront instead of a loss,
♥CARD Senseḍ♦|
Q-The bidding has been:
Eart Beth West North
14, Double 19
You, South, bold:
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What do you dalamonds, You
have fast the least bit too mucže
to pass
TODAY'S QUESTION
The bidding has beent.
Bouth West
T&Double
North
You, Sou
hold:
What do you do?
Aniwer TomNOTTOM
Emai Pars
THURSDAY, APRIL 4
ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 20)- Promote a new idea and get the op- proval of the boon to put it in upera- in. It can stimulate business.
TAURUS (Apr. Zi-May 21)- A business trip having to do with a new,contract may bring about the arrangement you are seeking.
GEMINI (MAY 22-Juna 21)- Investments in property may ture gut to be advantägeous and may increase your success potential on the Jub.
CANCER (Junn 22-July 23) This could be the day when the bow tells you that you are getting a raiaci You might come up with a new idea,
LEO (July
23)- 24-Aug. This is the day when promoting # now project can bring recognition and probably an increase in income for you.
VIRGO (ANE. 24-6ept, 23) If your occupaliun takım you on a trip, you may find new opportunities with increandi prestige üyening up for you.
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You portunities for advancement. may even be more adventureŇONA E than usual with great success.
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BCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. Pay your bile or collect what others insy owe you. In either case, square away the financial picture now.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec, 21)-- A fine day for advancing, especially to all co-operative ventures. Partner- ships are particularly favoured.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 23-Jan. 20)
your health in good, then you can produce a great deal of hard work and not even notice the efforti
AQUARIUS (Jan. 21-Feb. 19)- Interease your popularity at the nice by being progressively adventure. Dome and gaining an übjective,
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Т16СЕЯ (Feb. 20-Mar. First things come first. Be sure that you take care of important matters. You can postpone detail work.
CHESS
By LEONARD BARDEN
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WOMANSENSE
Left: "Amethyste", a two-piece beach outfit in mauve- coloured linen. By Andre Lodoux, famous French sportswear designer.
Right: "Eclat”, a strapless linen swimsuit entirely cm- broidered with gold. Also from Andre Ledoux. ---- Agenoe Franco-Presse,
TRADITIONAL EASTER FARE
T Eastertime,
By
ALICE DENHOIF
Amte me in many cinnamon stand and round
graced with a glazed ham.
beautiful
dry mustard
smooth.
Gradually stir in ons o, apple. cider, ihap lemon juice, Bring Spiced to boil, stirring constantly, and with a boil⠀⠀ for one min,
Add tsp.
Baked Ham with Honey Glaze, served Spleed Frult Sauce, is the grated lemon rind, 3 "thup, traditional fare served in one, peach preserves and 3 tbsp. household wo know. Hero is seedless raisina.
the recipe.
Bake smoked ham accord- Ing to package directions, Temoving from the oven 45 min.
Set over hot water and heat
20 mln. Makes 1% ei sauce,
It enough of the ham remains
before it is scheduled to be to yield one c.diced ham, here's done. Cut off rind and score a good recipe that will yield 4 fat into diamonds or
squares servings. with a sharp knife. Insert a whole clove into each square.
SPICY GLAZE
Combine one e, brown sugar, 11⁄2 tap, powdered dry mustard, 1⁄2 tsp. ground cinnamon, 1⁄4 tsp. ground cloves and 3 thap, honey. Spread mixture over top of ham, Return to oven and finish baking, basting occasionally with fruit sauce or julce from spiced plekied fruit,
Fruit
To prepare Spleed Sauce, melt lbsp. butter in top of double boller. Remove from heat. Add tbsp. flour that has been mixed with 1⁄2 tsp. ground ginger, 1⁄4 tsp. cach powdered
Eastern Influence On Home Furnishings
catch
2.
Combine him with z chopped, hard-cooked eggs, 1⁄4 e mayon
nalac, 4 tsp. dry mustard and * tap. pepper, Spread mixture with tbsp. grated cheese. on 4 Holland rusk. Top each
Broll for 2 min, or until cheese melts,
EASTER NESTS
Easter Neata is another timely dish,
Prepare a crumb crust by blending together one c. vanilla wafer crumbs, 2 tbsp. softened. butter and 2 tbsp, sugar,
Divide between 8 fluted papër Press cups set in muffin pan.. crumbs against sides and bottom of cups, using a small juice glass.
For the filling, mix together 1/3 c. sugar, 2 tbsp, cornstarch and 1⁄4 tsp. salt. Pour in 14 °C. tinned crushed jules from pineapple and 1/3 c. hot water, Cook until thickened and clear, stirring constantly.
Pour part of hot mixture into one slightly beaten egg; add to hot mixture. Cook one mimste. factor in longer.
wall
desert-sand Chicago.
shades continue to miles of fabric that give an
the colour institutional look to the home," HOME furnishings will borrow be the catalyst in
air
"Elegant grilles and screens,” of mystery and field, the "ideal neutral to co- Intrigue from the yelled women ordinale bold splashes of colour." said Pahlmann, "will of the Near East," according to
patterns of light and shadow, Pahlmann Does the Turkish fending the air of mystery and William Pahlmann, co-ordinator
in small intrigue." expressed for the 1957 Leather in Decors Duence
plects of decorative accent. tion show at the International
Pahlmann predicted stripes to Wood turnings and small tables Home Furnishings market,
handcrafted be a major design with meticulously
fabrics, por carpeting, tile, Pahlmann said homes will clays of ceramic, show "drnatio influence from celain and enamel, will be con- coverings.
The Near versation pieces.
Edwardian influence, Turkey, Syria and other
which has been so strong with East countries."
the super-sophisticates, is passing fancy," he added, "soon. Tho decorator also looks for- to be forgotten in the path of of the more livable traditional styles that are typical of Middle and word to the return
window as a unit, as a relief and improving modern design. Near East architecture,
of glass and United Press,
Pahlmann sald colour strike the most important note,
wili
vividly influenced by the
Liles
The "mid" colours, he said, from the acres 414 well as white, belge, and grey, are fading away.
But the
BOYS' AND GIRLS' MAGAZINE
It Was A Close Call
-Grasshopper 'Almost Got!Swallowed by Willy
By MAX, TRELL
CHIRPIE Sparrow came to the
windowsill for his crumbs.
Hand, the shadow girl with the turned-about name, andi Hiawatha, the Wooden Indian Boy, were there to greet him and to get all the news.
No one in the whole neigh bourhood know as much news as Chirpie. He was a regular flying newspaper.
Fino Crumbs
"Mmm, mighty fine crumbs" Chuple sald as he began pick- ing them up in his book. "Bread and cake crumbs and here and there a coolcio crumb. Did you hear what happened to Willy Tond this afternoon?"
"No, what happened to Willy Tood this afternoon?" Hanld asked
"He's been spending the win- far down in Binky Mole's um derground apartment, (19 you know. Well, for weeks now he's been hungry."
"Hungry? Doesn't Blinky give him enough to eat?" said Hla- watha.
"Of course,
second...while. I have another. crumb."
Which he did.
Cheer Him Up
"Well," Chirpla went on, "Blinky ally decided that the thing to do was to cheer Willy. up and let him hear the buzz of a By. There was no way
af read fly to do any getting a buzzing, of course, and neither Sanarii, Blinky nor Glive, the could invitate a buzz,
Willy bursts out laughing whenever he sees Grasshopper.
a flash, Grasshopper was half
"But Grasshopper sald he thought it be rubbed his front legs together fast enough he way down his throat. might to able to make a sound something like a buzz.
"So it was agreed that Grass- hopper would wait until Willy hach his eyes shut and was dozing. Then he would get be hind him and rub his front legs together until they made Д buzzing sound.
"And did Grasshopper do that?" Hanid wanted to know.
Chirple swallowed three four more crumbs before he answered.
- Kicked His Logs "Grasshopper squawked and kicked hig lags something dreadful."
Hiawatha, the Wooden Indian Boy, unid he hoped Willy didn't swallow Grasshopper,
Mix
and
Match
"No," said Chirple, shaking his
head. "But Blinky and Give
Grass pulling had quite a job
of Willy's mouth hopper out again. But I guess even though Willy didn't really get a fly to cat, the buzzing did make him a bit happler. Whenever he looks at poor Grashopper now, he nearly bursts out laughing.
or W
"Yes, he did," Chirple finally sak "and it was bad huck for bimm, poor chap. For no sooner. he does," sald did Willy hear the sound of the Chirple. "But Willy has kept on buzzing than he whirled around, being hurtry for one thing whipped out his tongue and, in files. He'd sit around and mope for days Just because he couldn't get a fly or two to eat. Binky and Olive, the Snail, and Cross- hoppen would remind Willy, over all over ugain; that there aren't any dies in the winder- time.
No Flies Buzzing
"If only I could hear the buzz of a dy, I know I'd • bẹ, happy, Waly would say "But can't even have that Oh)-1%@" terrible to be a load and the winter so long, and no fico averi buzzing)
"He was certainky a and too, Chirpio bald
“Well, Hand and Hiawathi
"Anti, as I sat before and It's worth paying again these are mighty fine crumbs. Well, be seeing you"
And off Chirple flow.
Rupert and the Rock Pool-13
out on the rocks beyond. Leaving
Rupert: takes a monene, to get his "breath" bicki G-goodness his famjar behind, Rupert tries to ime PCản, you really “
keap his feet dry while he follows Urasperde What do you want me t'along ́a string of rocks heading out.?? to do? *** You have a nice, kind -- tornem. On one of them,he E
and you're, small,tz maya; konnejrange, grup/ot. creatuma, – crabis 7fithers?" Come" "/1′ll allow you, gich wassy and heile fished ofl moving i Vans Withous ; furtherzado uko tume, y hackwards and foveranse, lama uno
pilinger: Into the water and leape: tibed fashion.ý
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