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JACOBY ON BRIDGE

Novices Get the Nod In Bridge Hand 1. Q.

By OSWALD JACOBY

sahau that will

:r drive all

experts eny." Herry Fishbein told me the other day,

•BY

THE CHINA MAIL, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1952.

THE WAY:

by Beachcomber

la claimed by a Lincoin- charts, which awatt Anal Incorpora-

tion.

shire farmer that if you Foulenough? makes unruly hens wear specta-

clex,

birds cannot see straight ahead,

KATZ. WILLIECRANKIE Macaroon of Macaroon. Frisati

the

so constructed tha: the handsome cat belonging to the but only sideways and down- The Macaroon's niece, Elspeth, says that while size and her uncle were 11 wards,

will stop them pecking out talking on Cairnpiifle, a vet und fighting and father- called at the house and told the enatching.

cool: that he had been summoned by the Macaroon to laske at Kate, examined the cat, shook his head, and announced that he would have to take it to the clinte at Auchter- tosh. Subsequent inquiries revealed that there was no such place as The polico .are Auchtertosk. .Anxious to quesilon man who raised admittance to the-Gientum- mie Cat Show by posing as The Kyla of Lochstock and Barrel

But surely the birds will Mu peek those on each side of them, A batler method would be to Ax us distorting mirrors in the hen-run, This would either frighten the birds Into good behaviour or making them

have no time for Agiting, The Suet schedule

1 looked dio:fal For long line 1 have bet.v.d that 1 bytes expertz have a fey bati Byingtaugh so heartily that they would around their belteits,

About a thousand experts from all over the country will plunk down

good money on trains. planes and hotels to get together and try to outsmart each other in the toughest kind of bridge competition. Those who win will get a certain amount of glory, but nothing that will pay

grocery ba

What's more, they love it. To tell the truth sa do 1-but then I'm just be crazy as the rest of the ex bett:

To get back to the hand, Fishbein wald he had shown to a dozen experts and gilo to a dozen average. players, "All the average players make the hand," he hurtled, and all the experts are dawn at trick two."

Every drófarer quile properly win the opening spade lead with the king. All the average playeri

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752 AQJ?

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A SECRET schede, which only Moving with the times

experts have neen, is believed to have solved the tranfle problem at VER since an american described lost. It is the work of Charlie Guet. Ad Chartres Cathedral as a knappy · whose lee-cold brain gives him a bit of masonry, I. have refused to grasp of facts and figures which approach the subject of stehitecture harders, on Yunsey, Buel's schedule in too solemn a manner. A recent is based on an overall survey, and plea for a compromise between the is the most sumbitious stjempi yet old and the new surresia that wa made to Integrate the various polen: may be about to see functional. ilalifies in a realistic manner. All cathedrals with thatched roofs and Traffic le treated as a single unit, aluminium doans, vor neo-Gothic but that unit is divided into in. Enworks with stained vitagines numerable categories, many of them Wintinwa pod plasilo spires. 'Norivich, non-redundant, in a farcinal are not likely to gain promotion Beation can be adapted to individual groups for pupistes of grouping The Commitiéo which is confiderint the schedule has already" said that "never before has schedulisation work.

The explored as wido a feld." classiẞentions Suggested are n synthesis of Famo forty thousand that,

to the Second Division-unissy they can marten up their forward work in the next few matches, Much will depend on the quality of their team-

Even could have told them

DRIED FRUIT SWEETS

HOW DYOU ALWAYD |MANAGE "TO HAVE- SO MANY SWEGTS,

JOAN ?

Į MAKE

WOMANSENSE

PUT, THROUGH? THE MINCER.

402 DATES 4oz 'FIGS 4OZ BULTANAS 40X NUTO. e

202 CANDIED

MIX IN MOZ DESICCATED COCONUT

LIF IT'S NOT MOIST ENOUGH, ADD A LITTLE LEMON OR ORANGE JUICE

Evening Elegance

PACK "THE MICTURE

TIGHTLY INTO A SMALL SQUARE CAKE TIN UNED WITH WAXED PAPER.

In

TURN IT OUT,

'CUT INTO SQUARED, AND ROLL IN FING CASTER:

SUGAR

ANOTHER GOOD. MIXTURE IS

iD DATES

L TEACUP OF

WALNUTS

E TABLESPOONS CRYSTALLIZED GINGER

DONG' IN THE SAME WAY

THOGB TASTE. LOVELY.

AND

GO GASY

TO MAKE!

interesting

Colcurs are more springlike

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Puss

Pass

Opening lead—6 1

then lead a trump. East on take his ou of trumps," but can do noth

since ing to defeat the contract Wat is then trumpigas. South Can early regain

lead to the

draw trumpa. after which he has tricka

to burn.

All the experts see that, West's lead is a singleton spode. They also see that a trump lead will allow Fast to win and lead raccond spade, Then West will ruff-unless he has

singleton trump, as well

Lingleton pode.

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YOUR BIRTHDAY..... By STELLA

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20

PORN on the first day of the new on any one person even then! The

SIER, Pucel you have dual rulerej

Jupiter, the ged of wisdoin. and Neptune, the fos et-in pliation. You have a quality that wit show til in the use you make ef your capsulli. Des. There Is Touch of genius in you, nut inutt be guarded well ar your ringtionalism and high terover may spoil any things for you, A natural leader, you And 11. difficuli to late orilers. Yet this la soire

thing you must cultivate if you are to

ch

the nieces the stark Indiente should yours.

one you wed must understand tha side of your nature or there can be unhapplaers and mininderstanding in store.

and

You have drainalle talents might do well to use them on tho staße, serven or radio. But if you to desire, you must fearn a certain want a self-discipline. Tempera inent may be expected if you-bus don't

verdo1 Your Batural tenacity to an ideal and rogged in- dividuālisk, when combined with cone go, had wark, should bring Your emotions are very near the you to the top of your profession." surface, and you ure very attractive

Τα Bind what the store have In to members of the pudosite sex. You WILI PODADIY

for tomorrow, select your Have a number of store romance before you lettl down to birthday star and read the corres mariage-N YOU MAY ind

ît ponding paragroplią Let your birth- dimoult so conecntrate your affectional day star be your daily guide.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21

PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 201 A good day to pick on your past tailles, forget them and really put Chrond jirin.

ARIES

(Mar

20)- 21-Apr. Facts are important to come venture of yours, Seek them out and dis- cover tiny-saving methods,

SCORPIO (Ori. 24-Nov. Quard your good health these days. If you lost that, you will have lost ane of your best assets,

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 12)—

FATH IS PUTTING THEM

THIS

INTO SWALLOW TAILS His skirts have an extra inch

From EILEEN ASCROFT; Paris,

JNWAISTED JACKETS are the most

fashion change introduced by Jacques Fath. They are two-thirds in length, egg-shaped, cut on the lines of a}. swallow fail coat with a low belt.

Paisley flecked tweeds,

silks or prosgrain, they are than the other collections worn with slim skirts, which wild lemon yellow, passion red, follow the general Paris trend rich green, two-tone greys and of one inch longer.

lots of black and white,

A second sultline is more con- servative, with set-in sleeves, skiris either very silm or slight- ly flared and nipped waist.

HATS are unflattering. Carbo cloches and Dickens coachmen chopes are equally hard to wear.;

There

ато also flat wavy shovet hats, shading the eyes,

DRESSES in chiton jersey, trimmed with large roses. Most

Page

Easy Elegance

Chic and practical

By VERA WINSTON

THE great coat done on more

shantung and sheer organdi becoming models were the ible or dess casunt lines fills a big show both the slim and bell fat cartwheels, worn straight

skirt, and walsts are heighten on the head with coarse ipesh role in almost every active

ed by draped red jersey Judo vells.

| belts.

Jean

from

Princessesses chose

woman's wardrobe, cspickiálly if whom she is suburbanite. Here is a dress

of

six frocks lites are built on variations, colour

the V

belge.

Sleoves are either very tight zin

during her Paris holiday, shows fine specimen, lopper, with fitting or full above the elbow. the wide look for SKIRTS with bulk in a lovely new wool that Necklbies feature starched white side feds or pleating Neck is ane as die warm as fur, the Billy Bunter collurs for day- time, and for after

a pretty rose. of the horse-shoq variations

EVENING DRESSES are 10. from the ground, very gleaming Salin with beads Wrist-length satin

песк.

and silk

V, and he shows wiste digandle enge collars ove: Buttoned tabs. hold the moll

cocktail frocks : strapless silk

Mannequins were a sick perky collar in its place, and full in new hair style dressed in little there is hand siliching down the

lavish

over the ears shells over embroidery.

Curious cocktail CAPS were GLOVES trimmed with

front and at the cuffs: The

By ALICE ALDEN A high production day. Concentrate on getting a lot of important work Examinie. Ane evening fash- sartorial story, Jean Patou

longostrich coat is quite loose at top, making TAURUS (Apr. 21-May 21)- Keep closely to rauline just now. A good day for the unusual.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 23-Jan, 20)-ons and you will be apt to find creates a masterpiece in mous-match the evening gowns. feathers in black and `brown, it easy to wear over suits, and

are matching OVERCOATS

straight which fell over the shoulders the folds of the skirt are hold Some that fabric, magnificently han- seline de soie with a Important changes will work out better later on this manti

unexpected pleasure alight easily cled, and colour, tell the story, asymmetric velvet panel, the with low belts, aloping shoulders like long hair. GEMINI (May 22.June 21)-cone your way.

Inbries intricately worked from and no collars. Any dress looks lively with a AQUARIUS Why not sponser an entertainment

bit. o glittor here and there, but

the beautiful strapless bodice it's Just fabric, colour to the hemline. This is a dress when

of distinction. and line-well, that's a different

(Jan. 21-Feb. 19)

To guard against the spade ruff. all the experti lead a heart at the second trick. The plan is to win in

for children? You, as well as dies. You may be able to come up with dummy and cash the ace and king

can benefit substantially.

a sound solution to the 10 discard of clubs in order

CANCER the six and ace of spades from

problem. Just stay calm. (June 22-July South hand.

It looks like a One idea, but East ruffs the heart al trick two, and all the experts are automatically ret. As a mail.e of fact, the ex- paris take quite a beating, siner the defenders' then" get a spode rutt, second heart run, a spade trick, and the ace of trumpa. Down four on a hand that any average player Inakes.

It should be pointed out, as Fishe beln Agreek that East shoul clouste six diamonds as a algusul for a heart opening lead. Then South Is surely set-expert or not.

CARD Sense

-The bidding has been:

Naith Fast

1 Spade Diamonds

South West

You, South, hold: Spades 9-8-4, Hearts K-7-2, Diamonds 7-0, Club A-Q-D-5.4. What do you bid?

Aid two spudes. It's awkward to raise with only three smail Trumps, but it's even more awkward to bid three clubs. A response at The level of three, even when not a junp blo, should practically ENET- antee that the combined hands aro Atrong enough to reach 盘 tame contract. This land le not strong thaugh, for snels a cuarantee.

TODAY'S QUESTION

The bidding is the same as in the question just answered. You, South, hald: Spides 7-0. Hearts -8-1, Din- monda K-7-3; Clubs A-Q-5-5-4, What. t you do?

Answer Tomorrow

CHESS PROBLEM

By A. J. LEVETT

Black,

pieces.

White, 7 pieces. White to play: mate in three.

Rolution to yesterday's

problem:

1. K-K5, any; 2, Q, R, or Kt

matca.

INTELLIGENCE TESTE

IDENTIFIED

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Amy's hu

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23)

If you are positive that you are right, let nothing delay your actions, Pish ahead energetically.

LEO

(July 21-Aug- 233- Progress can be made only by accept- ing new challenges; One may be plven you testay.. Accept itt

VIROO CAFE 24-8ept... 293-rom Don't slow down In your efforts toward some fintoriant objective. The last spurt enunt

LIBRA (Sept. 24-Oct. 233- Exert tact not to offend a close associate. I could lead to a per manent estrangemeat.

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CROSSWORD

Across

1. Bares the sword. 15:

G. This full to the limit. (4) 10, Burpara, (13)

11. To French it's truant, (5) 13. How all taska end, 151;

14. To be this you need. a night

light.

10. Allows for ttlo company Mt

#alos, (4, 3)

17. 1 not the weight that returne, (3) 18. Chants for grab, tĎI 19. From In Town Tonigh" (A1 20, Give cut, (4)

A1, 'Rectangular, (8)

za, Nothing to start Egyptian water

With. (3) .23. Eefusal. (3) 24. Does not show tenderrigss. (3)

Down

1. The chotes made. (9) 2.

Piyins top. (3)

Clamorously."(D)

Competitor. (5)))

Table centre, 171,

7, Can ako the sting. rtee. (9)

Thinking with nothing. (a)

Buch a mill provides varinty, (B,. *)

11. Eastern salutation. (8)

14. Anon. (4)

15. Diplomacy, (sì 18. Bo to return to the Due, (4)

Balation of yesterday's' buinig.—Merassi hinda: 7. Lebitor: 19. Rationed:

1. RUB 15. VARASCH 12

Bobe Taman

20, Axis: ai dari 3. Holf: 25 Bawa: i. Elusive: 2. BordeauK Intim: Teo; b. Dreka,vo Kadare: Hari Tare 18 Dabble: 14 Olsam

16, 047: 19. BASE

Check. You

Knowledge

1. What American poet was at school, in a London subu:₺7

2. What London Special Con- stable 'becamo en Emperor? ..

3. In the works of what au- thors do. these animals appear: 1. Gamm, 2. Mr Badger, 3, White, Fang, 4 Flush?

4. How is fath-point found?

5. What is the more common,

name used for elentelee?

6. What is tarthingale?

(Anawers on Paga: 10)

BARBS

By HAL COCHRAN THE best way to evold, the

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two. Average women from meet-

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BOYS AND GIRLS MAGAZINE

Chirpie Doesn't Like Winter

"HELLO,

:: Carlið,"fr" recommended · for! | coldy. Just eat it and the per- com with a cold will stay away from you.

warm BA

-Feathers Are Warm, But He'd Like an Overcoat-

use feathers to keep them- By MAX TRELL

selves

cold winter Chirple!" said nights," Knarf, the shadow-boy "You don't say!" said Chirple with the turned-about name. "I never saw people wearing

"Hello, Knarfl" said Chirple feathers." Sparrow. "How do you like the weather we're having?”

"It's cold, Chirple. There's snow all over. But it's fine

weather."

Chirple nodded. "Delightful." - Knarf looked at Chirpic and his voice sounded puzzled as he said: "Do you really like the wintertime, Chirple?"

Low Voice

Chirple glanced around TO make sure that no one else was 1stening, then he said in a low voire: "No."

Knart,

Puffy Blanket

them.

"Oh they don't wear They sleep under them. It's a big puffy blanket stuffed with feathers. It's called a feather-

bed."

with

Squlra Squirrel had a shovel

#

Squire

nickaxe over hla

shoulder,

"Well," said Chirpic. certainly gind to hear this. I; makes me feel warmer just to think about it. Of course," he

and ch. "als of the good went things about winter don't mean thing to me. Take now, fox Can a bira throw

chuckles. It isn't instance.

Hard mid, my fr.cnd. Just come snowballs? Con #tclph-riding?"

Lleng with me. I'm about to And my dichez, And Perhape there'll be though to share!

you." Wire walked

a few paces, tock, measuring ispe out of his pocket, mensured the dis- tance from an apple tree slump half-way to a, inil hedge, then smiled and started to dig a hole At this moment Squire Squir-In the snow, then down through reli who had two very nice tho.show into the earth, Finally 100ms up in the middle of the ho, reached down and brought maple tree, como walking up up two large chestnuts. "Din- 10 Knarf and Chirpie, Squire ner! cried Chirpie in delight. had a shovel and a pickaxe over his shoulder, and was carrying an empty market-bug.

"No," said Knari,

"That's the frouble

And birds can't go ige- skating. They can't go sliding, That's the trouble with ice. But :the hardest job in wintertime

is to--"

1 didn't think 20,” said

"I don't mind the cold being on the outside," sald Chirple snow. "It's mighty uncomfortable, though, when gets in the

It inside."

That's because you have no overccat, Chirple."

"I suppose that's the reason," suld Chirpic. "But where does

a bird get an overcoat?"

"I don't know,"

There's no place," said Chir- ple. "Nobody sells

bird-over conts, So here I am. in the middle of winter, with nothing

on but a. fow feathers. "Don't let me interrupt what Fortunately," he added, "they're ever you were saying, Chirple, warmer than you'd think."

my friend," Bald Squire. "Wint "They are!" Knatt exclaimed 15 your hardest, job in winter

in surprise, for he honestly

didn't think that feathers were

warm at all. Then, suddenly,

time?"

Hardest jas

"Thid them away long before

the snow fell," said Squire. That's what you' birds ought to

do. But you never learu, you never learn.”

Chirple

wn3 Blad when Squire, after crumbling one of the chestnuts in his teeth, lot thim. eat it......

¿ "One of the nicest things

Knart thought of something. "I was about to say," sold about winter,”, said Chifple, to that he hadn't thought of Chirpic, that the hardest job Squire and Knarf, "Is that you before. "You're right, Chirple, in wintertime for me is to find really find out how friendly Feathers are very warm. People anything to eat."

your friends rel"

Rupert and the Pine Ogre-13

Ropest is sianled. | "How can you do such things ?** •he 'naks. **Who are you?! "They call

I have determined that Nurwood, Forest shall be mine. Its grees.phalka

die and in their places pinta ahali

me the Pina Og,"says the other; and 1-), shall reigning p sombrely. ** am the Lord of mid of them. But you can f

* you mustn't!?"" criná Ruspert. Before. Slanos. :: Stance I must have, and "ha can say way more be in seized whit is so silent as a pine wood? "and" dryghed "aWAYS YO

RUPERT and the

WRONG PRESENTS

++

THREE

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WHIPPED TOPPINGS

THAT

CAN TAKE THE PLACE OF CREAM

HIS is a wonderful day and favourable for the streamlined":"To?! that I beat in a little age," remarked the Chef, waistline, Now-will you taste brown sugar, some vanilla and removing three bowls of whip- these different toppings, Ma-1 teaspoonful soluble caffee.” ped topping from the refrigern- dame?" for.

he

Nice to top a bread or rice 1.This is whipped dried cim ini," I remarked. "In pudding, cr a coffee gelatin." "Here we have three kinds of glad you left out the vanilla ind whipped

3. "Now taste the third top- toppings"

con- used Itmon juice instead, And

ping, Madame," tinued. "A generation ago, all you didn't use too much sugar, 1:0 had was whipped sweet either. Dried skim milk is sweet. This was whipped soured cream-heavy cream for de in itself and doesn't need much cream mixed with just enough corating with a pastry tube, and sweetening."

whipped light cream to fold in- 2. "Here is the second to gelatins. These were expen- ring, Madame.”

sive then and they are expen-.

pureed apricot to add colour,[a] top little honey and a dash of lemon.

julce-perfect to, finish off

"Whipped evaporated milk. fruit cup, or to serve with thin sive today. They also are not But what a delightful flavour!" pricdie calves as a dessert,

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