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Solution to Previous Contract Problem
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FIRST CONSUL-GENERAL TO CHINA
Perala's first. Consul-General to China, M. Key Ostovan, was among the passengers who arriv- od hore yesterday by the steamer Tilawa.
The new Consul-General, with his wife and daughters, was enter reception in the Gloucester Building by a gathering of the Parsee community, for whom Mr. Talati made the follow Ing speech of welcome.
I wonder how many of my read-tained at ers opened today's problem with an original bld of two no trumpi If you did, I am sorry to say that you were wrong.
An original bid of two no trump must be made only on a hand with which you can run off eight tricks before the opponents get in and you must have every suit stopped It is true your hand looks though it certainly will take eight tricks,
I will say this, however, that, with the South holding, would open the bidding with one no trump to show my partner that I did have an exceptionally fine hand.
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North, of course, guarantees a five-card suit when he bids two henris over one no trump. South's jump to four hearts is n slam try. North is rather optimistle in showing the new feature in his hand by bidding spades, but that is all the information South needed to go to six hearts.
A next squeeze piny allowed the declarer to make seven-odd.
ace.
The Play
The inek of clubs was opened by East and won in dummy with the Three rounds of hearts were cashed, Wer. discarding a diamond. The queen of spades was out and West refused to cover. playing the deuce. The declarer allowed the queen to ride and it held,
The jack of spades was played next. West covered with the king, and North won with the acc. He now cashed the ten of hearts, dis-
carding a club from dummy. West
♫
alro let go a club.
THE ROMANTIC RUNAWAY
(Continued from Page 3.),
and spoke impatiently to her maid. potu- She ordered luncheon in a lantly sharp voice and then glanced through the letters on her desk. None of them were of consequence. nowspaper upn Marcia picked naxt. A headline on the first page
"Rather dramatic!" she mur- made her eyes narrow.
ing that here was another dreamy mured. Then she smiled, reflect- Idealist who would be a match for Estelle Field-this man who for years had shouldered his wife's guilt,
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"Your Excellency,-On behalf of the small Zoroastrian Community of Hongkong, I am greatly pleased to extend to you a very hearty and cordial, welcome. We are indeed delighted to learn that His Im
Marela read the words in smaller parial Biajesty Reza Shah Pahlavi has appointed you to the newly created post of Imperial Consul-type and then the long column that followed. Afterward she read General of Shanghai and offer you our sincere congratulations for it all over again more carefully. this distinction and feel ourselves When she had finished the second greatly honoured by your presence reading she sprang up and hurried
to the telophone. here to-day with your charming daughtera.
their
"All the most noted historians have so prominently recorded the past glory of that mighty Persian Empire, and China and Peraia are most renowned nations for ancient culture and civilization and their peaceful commercial and political intercourse from time im. memorial. We are confident that the resumption of diplomatic re lations will further strengthen the bonds of friendship and goodwill, which are the fundamental prin- ciples of maintaining peaceful relations between these nations.
She Jerked open the carved doar of the cabinet so viciously that a hinge loosened,
"Damn it!" Marcia exclaimed. Then she said, "Rhinelander--"
She was breathless from impa- tience and haste by this time. Sho had to repeat the number and then there was a walt that seemed like hours instead of seconds. Marcia about the "Incompetent fumed service" on she waited.
At least she heard a cool, arti- fetally modulated voice saying, "The Hume Detective Agency.",
"This is Miss Treadway speaking twoMias Marcia Treadway," she be gan. still a little breathlessly,
To Be Continued.)
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Renaissance Movement. "We ardently pray that our Motherland Iran will continue to flourish and prosper under the benign reign of His Imperia! Majesty. Reza Shah Pahlavi, and that he will prove himself a worthy successor to the ancient Kings of Persia and emulate that illustrious King Nowshirwan the Just, whom the most renowned Persian Post has so beautifully praised.
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"His Majesty's noble work in the stern suppression of religious fanatism, and in the tolerance and The eight of hearts followod and treetom for nil religions, has won spade WOR discarded from the affection and admiration of all dummy. West was squeezed. Honations. The sincere zeal displayed ever be remembered for their in- had to let go the six of spades. by His Majesty in his ardent industrial and charitable works, for Declaror, then eashed the ten undvitation to uli Parsees to return which the Parsees have received. five of spades, discarding two and settle in Persia, and the the highest tribute from the Bri- measures taken. for their safety tish Government in India, as well and protection, have deeply im- as in England, pressed the whole Parace com- "May the Almighty spare His LONDON munity. His name will always be Majesty very many years to enjoy remembered with gratitude and the fruits of his benefcient. ne- esteem as a true benefactor, of the tivities in the welfare and pros, Parsee community.
perity of His country and His sub- jects. May the Divine Providence grant you wisdom and strength to hold this high and reg- ponsible position with success and NEW YORK SERVICE distinction and keep you and your family in perfect health and happiness, are the sincere wishes. of us all."
Anali diamonds from dummy.
On the second spade, West again was squeezed. If he let go the king of clubs, declarer's queen was good, while if he dropped the eight of diamonds, that made the ace, klug, and jack of diamonds good in dummy.
Today's Contract Problem
South
dealer. 1A
What should his opening liů bo, and then how should the bidding proceed with East and West always passitis? Romeinber. In contract you bid for your Parker's benefit. Make your hids convey the full forma. tion regarding your hand.
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TO YOUR HOUSE, TAG...
OHOH! WHOSE SCROOT IS
THAT F
THATS MY DOG, JUMBO! AND HE
ISN'T A ScRoot
WELL, MEDBE HE ISN'T, THEN... BUT HE LOOKS
LIKE A SCROOT!
ANYBODY
WHO CALLS JUMBO A SCROOT. HAS
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FIGHT!!
I CAN DO THAT, TOO...OKAY...PUT 'EM UP !!
I CANT IMAGINE YOU GETTIN' SORE, JUST BECAUSE I CALL YOUR DOG A SCROOT
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AN' MAKE UP?
GURE! AFTER ALL, DIDNT WE SAY WE WAS GONNA BE PALS, LIKE
PEAS IN
A POD?
THA'S
RIGHT, FUZZY.
LET'S
FORGET
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