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JACOBY ON BRIDGE

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Shutout Bids Can Backfire. on One

By OSWALD JACOBY

WOULD be the last person in the world to raise my voice against shut- out bids, since I actually have a very high regard for such tactics. Even the greatest player, embarrassed by an opponent's shutout bid, may overbid or under- bid, or may even land in the wrong suit.

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„SDITORS PAKIS SERVICE, INC.-HURVA YORK

"Got any "catchup?"

THE CHINA MAIT, THURSDAY, MAY 19,

Nevertheless, shutout bids| YOUR BIRTHDAY...... By STELLA

The

THURSDAY, MAY 19

will be figure Duit how much time, energy and friendship you can save by counting ten-before the blow-up.

1955.

WOMANSENSE

Picking Hardy Amies

to bits!

sometimes backfire.

HARDY AMIES, one of London's commonest danger is a

top fashion designers, today "unk› stitches" a dress from his collec- prompt penalty double by an opponent who is "loaded" DORN today, you

tion for Spring Secrets-to give in the suit of the shutout deeply interested in the

every woman the inside on fashion bid. A different Kind of fields of music, drama, philo

|—at the lowest cost. Hardy Amies's and history-as far

choice costs £71 (plus tax) in his danger is shown in today's sophy

apart as they may appear on You are fond of society and safon. But Robb, famous fashion hand.

the surface. You probably have like to have a gay time. Your South found the enemy's ability with the spoken and emotions are car

the surface artist, pulls it to pieces so that bidding helpful rather than written word, as well, and and you should make someone a YOU can put it together for a lot You en-less than £71. The Amies choice is.. embarrassing in this case. should make use of this gift in fine partner for life.

your life work. It is very likely joy a change of scene and you The more they bid hearts, that you may have a good sing-

want your family along with The LITTLE BLACK the more likely he considering voice and you might sing ed it that his partner would professionally. have little if any strength. If North had

heart

NORTH (D)

15

AK32

Q75

• Q

WEST

47

X9863 KANT A84

fi

САЯ

#975

4 10

SOUTH

K3109432 J986532 1074

QJ 10985

▼

AK

4A342

North-South yul.

North East

South

14

34

44 Pass 64

Faxx Pais

· Opezing lead--ĦA

West Pass Pats

sound opening bid with nothing much in hearts, the North hand would surely provide a reasonable play for a slam.

the

Besides being helped in bidding, South was also helped In the play. West opened the continued ace of hearts and

with another heart, South ruff- ing. Declarer drew trumps and wondered what to do about the clubs. Should he play both top cards in the hope of getting a 2-2 break? Should he lead to the king and finesse a club on the way back?

South might have tried one of these plans there had been no bidding but either plan South

reasoned that East was very likely to have a singleton and very unlikely to have any defensive strength outside of hearts in view of his shutout bid of three hearts,

Would have falled. "Instead,

To get a partial count, South took the ace of diamonds, ruffed the king of diamonds in dummy, and ruffed another heart. He. discovered from this that East had started with seven hearts and at least two diamonds. He already knew that East had held two spades.

Acting

reasoning. on this South led the

of clubs. ace When the ten of clubs fell from the East hand, South led the jack of clubs and let it ride for finesse. This unusual play, based on a bidding inference, was the key to the successful slam contract,

V+CARD Sensen♦

Q-The bidding has been:

North

Basi

South West

1 Club Fast 1 Spade PAI

Pass

2 NIT.

You, South, hold:

?

4K10753 VIŠE 98763 44

What do you do?

A--Pass. You don't have the

· values for your first response, and

you certainly shouldn't bid again

with so poor a hand,

TODAY'S QUESTION

The bidding is the same as in the question just answered. You, South, hold:

4K1075 #394 +974 4542

What do you do?

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Answer Tomorrow

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Tour lettera

or more ELA

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10, the

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on

the

square

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word, tão lotters in each of the `smail - squares may be ujea onda only. Each word pzust contain the large letter in the centre square, and there must be at least one pine-letter word in the list. No plurals; no foreign words do...

32 words,"" words, very good; a words, excellent, Bolution tomorrow.

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dean-Lene DECENNIAL C Zelazna dalinnaeusal dimetland' exac

TABpez" names. -- TODAYS

teraties zina Uned Linen Lins

you

any environment.

DRESS

you are to be happy in

or ibis Among those born date are: Mme, Nellie Melba,

HIS "little. black opera star: Johns Hopkins, philanthropist; William Henry,

dress" that essen- Inventor: Samuel, C. Blythe,

tial item in every author: and Frank R. Capra, clothes-conscious woman's Blm director.

wardrobe is Hardy

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15

You have a great deal of

and energy

enthusiasm and seen able to transmit this others so that you find it easy to get co-operation in any pro- jeet in which you are interest ed. You do have a hat temper and are inclined to "dy of the handle" at the slightest provo- cation. You cool off, after you have let off steam. But, in the select your birthday star and meantime, you may have done read the corresponding para- which graph. Let your birthday star or said something for" you wish

Just be your daily guide, to apologise.

FRIDAY, MAY 20

TAURUS (Apr. 21-May 21)—– Utilise your best judgment and

you can take full advantage of excellent aspects in your favour.

GEMINI (May 22-June 21)- Wind up the week's work in a blaze of glory. but don't per- mit haste to throw you **error.

into

CANCER (June 22-July 23)--- favourable Your own sign is although there are a few out- side influences pulling in

other direction.

the

the

LEO (July 24-Aug. 23)- Think before you act and you win And that you make right and proper decisions this time.

VIRGO (Aug. 24-Sept. 23)

LIBRA

at

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To find what the stars have Amies's best-seller in his

in store for you tomorrow, Spring collection showing

PISCES (Feb. 29-Mar, 20)- You will find that it is of the utmost importance that you be accurate in all details.

now.

Twenty-eight Writes Robb: have been sold to date. It will suit any

crdinary gure from 16-60.

So now, with Hardy Amies's' help, we will pick it to bits and Eoint out the hints and hazards you need to know if you want to re-make if successfully for

The

First, the MATERIAL:

This is a time when a new ob

ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 20)-yourself. jective can be begun with original is made in black wool- prospects of 2 rewarding and-mohair rep (alpaca), be-

success.

CHESS PROBLEM

By COLIN VAUGHAN and PHILIP BARRON

1)

Black, & pieces.

It may be difficult to stick to a mundane job and not go off dreaming great dreams of the future.

(Sept. 24-Oct, 23)-- at the Get important work office polished off efficiently, so that you will have a carefree week-end ahead.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov, 22)-- to for you It might be well check up on the month's activi- tics and see if you are holding

White, 10 pieces. to your schedule.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov, 23-Dec. White to play: mate in two.

Solution 10 yesterday's 22)-Be as practical as you can today and you will

the problem: from beneits accruing

new1, R-Q3, ang; 2, Q, or Kt fabl

ch) mates. ideas

see

CAPRICORN (Dec. 23-Jan. 20)--This should be a fairly good day for all your prospects, A: least there's nothing ad- verse!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 21-Feb. 19) -This is the moment to hit out have for something you may only been dreaming of in the past.

CROSSWORD

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12

YO

Астон

1. Its colour is 10 Across. (9)

8. He's from a part of Spain. (7)

10. He sounda slightly depressed-

and rightly so, laat Bost-race day, fa,

12. Curtain material--not the fron

variety. (3)

11. Provide a home for, (4)

10. Grain from Bussex.

(3)

17. Delay for the caroller. (4)

19. Bin's diet (anaz.). (8) 2

20. Piy lightly. (4)

21. Tried differently- & iittia

exhausted, may pop a surge of

(5)

122. They burgi ta

current. (B)

23. Coat with &'nomedis eristerioa?

(34)

Dowa

Cansing best (9)

2. This kind of tongue may make

6. WOISAN BOund bitter. (8)

cause it is a material which keeps its character when made. Up:

You could use linen. heavy or woollen sultings. tussore, Not a thin material. The worst material would be taffeta Because the dress is cut on severe tailored lines.

Now, the TRIMMING: The tallored straightness is further emphasised by the fine black silk piping across and down the front, the pockets, and on the short sleeves.

The black buttons are men's jacket buttons which undo down the front. The skirt is not a true wrap but stitched from the lowest button to 4in, above the knee.

It needs 3yds. of 56in. wide material.

NOW look at my close-ups of the dress on the right and read The Danger Spots care- fully.

And think of the money you're saving!

BOYS' AND

Blackie's Short Cut

-He Takes Knart and Hanid Underground- By MAX TRELL

SPRING SECRETS

Robb

1.

KOLAL SPACE

ABOVE

ORIGINAL SLEEVE

IN BEY IN AT FRONT ONLY.

3

CENTRAL BEAM AT BACK, a

AT SIDE.

4

A HIDDEN HOSE

HOLDS KASY NEGIL

HOUSEHOLD HINT

Métal screws will drive into wood easily and come cut just as easily, if you ever wish to remove them-it their tips are

dipped in petroleum jelly be fore driving them. in. The grease will also prevent them from rusting.

GIRLS' MAGAZINE

Knarf and Hanid. were both esger to know what Blackle 667 TOW it's a long way Beetle's short cut way was. "It's "Now to the other side under the hill," said Blackie.

of the hill."--Knarf, the shadow-boy with the turned. about name, was saying to his sister Hanid. *

Going Visiting

out

Blackie Beetle led the way. The tunnel turned into a sort of street with other tunnels join- ang up with it from other direc- tions. They met crowds of beetles and earthworms and ants all hurrying back and forth carrying packages and bundles:

.

and boxes. Here and there along the sides of the tunnel, "There is no such way!" said they saw other doors leading to Knart.

underground houses where the "Show us!" said Hanid to beetles and earthworms, and the Blackle.

ants lived. Blackie nodded and started walking around in circles, peer- ing closely at the ground, Sud denly he stopped before a small black rock. "Here it is!" he ex- claimed brightly.

They had both set early that morning to visit their old friend Blinky Mole. Blinky always kept moving,

to one side of the rock One week he lived under the was a little door, Blackle open- stump of a tree at the ended. "Follow me, please"

Kaarf and Hanid followed him

Just

At last they came to a much larger por.

the same over the bell

כד

Knarf pointed excitedly

The sign read B. MOLE.

"It's Blinky's house!" Knarf shouted

3-5

A Good Way

"Here it is!" Blackie exclaimed.

head with satisfaction when be learned they had come by the

of the garden. The next down a short flight of stairs,

Sure enough it was Blinky short cut underground way. week. he moved to the wondering where it would lead Mole's house on the other side "It's the only way I ever

to. They soon found out. middle of the lawn.

of the A. · ·Blinky joyfully, take,” he told them. "But, not

and There they were in a long invited Knarf Hanic and many folks know about it. It's The week after that he narrow tunnel, dimly fit, which Blackie to stay for tea and the quickest way to get to the moved to a spot just underwent winding off under the hill chestnut cookies. He shook his other side of any hill

the big white rock near the

edge of the pond.

But this week he lived on

the other side of the hill.

"Well," said Hanid to

3. Agnes keeps Mum and a Knarf, as they came to the

3p. (9)

4. Return a malice, (3)

5. Diary Mr. (4)

The start of ungs

back.13)

bottom of the hill, "there are two ways to get to the other side of this hill. One

7. Red review changed to sound way is to climb over it."

s Land of Hope said Glory's

bounds. (4 83*

9. They raised a laugh in Georgian

daym, ⋅ (3, 4)46

11. Kaland race. (7)

"That's a

hard way," said Knarf.

"And the second way," said

FRUTYKSEN 13. These daHamid, "is to go around it.'

BENNIEREN

neip You

IBAUDIBLE

when some-

GODSENOMG 10. (5) HAVERSACK 15. Eange for a

700

South Amerİ- Dan. - (6)

"That's a long way,"

sníd

Just about this time," Blackie Beetle, fooked out from under

FASTCARE ( 18. Add a firm. a pile of leaves where he had

ULEVENTIEN LODESTONE

"Tesserday's, SOLUTION -

about sna you're on been taking a nap, and said: sold, gegund, know a third way, it's a short

Gext."!".

Rupert and the Inventor-44

Feeling tremendously relieved, Rupert scrambles down and, while the puppy scampers, sound him? yapping, he hurriedly pulls off the square bidge.. Whew, I'm glad to be free from the in case

one Souffy's owner, hearing, the barling comes to investigate,

Hello, Rupert, she Souffy came back, alone. Where have you been? And what is this thing Oh please don't press the Inventor Etches me back by that crits the little beat You 1. As he takes off the round, don't know what may happen." ALL RIGHTS RESERVED,

Just arrived

Rupert's New Adventure RUPERT

and the SNOW SPORTS

$1.00

WATCH OUT POR THE NEXT OF MY SPRING SECRETS

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Cake Recipes For A Busy Woman

By ALICE DENHOFF TERE are some cake re

H

cipes for the busy career woman or house wife.

Each one will waft sweet aromas from the oven with ap- pearance and tastiness to match. Mi Chocolate Cake to the ture of 2 8-in. layers, first.

Cream & shortening and 1 sugar together until light and fudy. Add 2.8, at a time, beating well after each addition. Fold in 3 oz. semi-sweet choco- late, melted, and top. vanills,

Sift together 2 c. sifted cake four, tap, baking soda and tsp. salt, Combine 4 c. vinegar and c. milk, mixing well. Add dry ingredients and milk mbeture alternately to creamed mixture. Mix well after each

The DANGER SPOTS addition

"Turn" batter into 2 greased TERE are THE DANGER 8-in. layer cake pans. Bake at

HSPOTS in the Amles 350 F. 25 to 30 min. Cool and

dress:

The entting of the material before you begin. Mr Amies says: Think of the grain of the material as patterned stripes The stripes (grain) should be dead straight across the body Any error here throw it away.

frost as desired.

Orange Date Cake next, and wonderful confection it is, too. Cover 1 s. chopped pitted dates with boiling water. Cool luke-warm. Cream C. to and you can softened butter or margarine

and sugar until light and Buffy. Add 2 beaten eggs and The placing of the buttons 2 tbsp. orange rind, beating The spacing above the black well. Fold in the 1 c. dates.

The

The

calf belt is exactly the same as Sift together 1 c. sifted all- below.

The taller the person purpose flour taken from Z deeper must be the spacing sifted flour, tsp. baking soda and Use the trial-and-error method. tsp. salt. Add dry in-

the dress balance of

gredients and 1 e. milk, alter- depends on this point (Fig. 1)nately to creamed mixture, The absolute straightness of mixing well after each addition. the details. The fine silk

Combine remaining 1⁄44 c. Bour piped

Fuld edging is first sewn on the black and c. chopped nuts. tape which in turn is sewn to into batter. the frock. It's a lot of extra

give you work, but will

the straight edge.

A

ND here are THE HINTS:

Make a pattern

(you can) try something similar and adapt it).

Fit the top separately, cutting it a few inches longer for easy joining to the skirt.

It

Turn into greased. 8x8x2-in. cake pan. Bake at 375 F. for 45 min. or until cake tests done. Combine e, sugar and 1/8 e. orange juice. Pour on top of hot coke and let cake cool in pan before serving.

||

is “a fine Applesauce Calte dessert for children and adults. Cream c. butter or marga- rine and c. sugar together until light and fluffy. Add 1 egg, beating well. Take 2

Lay a tape round your waist to find the lie of your true

four from 3. waist. Then put the skirt on. sifted all-purpose flour and sit Simplify the sleeve on the with tsp. each baking soda and original it is set in only in baking powder, 11⁄2 tsp. salt, 2 front. Make it an ordinary tbsp. cocoa, top, each nutmeg set-in sleeve (Fig. 2) ..

and cloves and cinnamon. Add Centre-seam

down the dry

dry ingredients and 1 c. un- the skirt has two sweetened applesauce alter- additional side seams (Fig. 3).

tely

to creamed mixture. hook and stirring well after each addi- eye to keep the easy open necktion. Combine remaining c

flour and c. each raisins and chopped nuts. Mix well and fold into batter,

back:

Put a concealed

in place (Fig. 4),

See that from the top of the pockets a

travels

small seam

up. smoothing out unpressed to a fulness below the bust,

You should be conscious easy body movement inside the dress.

of

Turn into greased Ex8x2-in. cake pan. Bake at 350 E. 45 rein, or until cake tests done. Cool and serve plain or with whipped cream.

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