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JACOBY

ON BRIDGE

The Bridge Play Was Tough Here

By OSWALD JACOBY

NOUTH'S opening bid of

Sou

two no-trump showed balanced distribution, all suits stopped, and a count of 22 to 24 points. North. with a count of 4 points.

BY

THE CHINA MAIL, TUESDAY, MAY 24,

THE WAY.

by Beachcomber

SOMEONE who must expect to be

unatoare the cause or the sect of

Your trip.

→ called a vile reactionary has a sense of values?

been saying that, with painting and sculpture developing on their present lines, we shall soon have to depend on photography for the presentation of a person or an object

in_recognizable form.

But what if abstract photography becomes fashionable? What a relief to see, instead of the usual foolish. grinning face, with the caption "Actress Flies Xa," thia:-

knew that the combined Interlude count was at least the 26 points usually needed for

and game,

he therefore raised to three no-trump..

The hand was easier to bid than to play. South would have had no problem if his queen of clubs had been, the queen of diamonds, The trouble Was that South had too much of his strength in the wrong places.

West opened the three of hearts, East put up the jack, and South had to win at once with the king. The contract now depended on bringing in the

diamonds before the opponents

could run the hearts.

It was clear that South had to finesse for the queen of diamonds. The trouble was, however, that he couldn't afford

to win

the first second diamond trick with dumany's king. It was 1037- portant to take the king of diamonds on the third "round

OF

of the suit, preferably having

WEST

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NORTH

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North-South vul.

South 2 N.T. Pass

West North East Pass Pass Opening lead-❤ 3

3 N.T. Pass

previously taken a

· finesse.

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THERE The

Three swans can eat as much da one cow.

(A farmer.) | resemblance ends. Prodbase: But that is not 2 resemblance, any more than if I were to say that eight badgers sleep longer than five hedgehogs, 1 s

could be muked----"

Myself: They ass. In the Swabias sandhills they make at excellent xwans'-milk cheese. I does not travel, of course, except for slow short journeys in the miting season. Prodnose: Then the farmer should have said Shahian: ww228.

Myself: Not at all. They do not ent grass. They eat the bark of birch-trees. So there the resembl ance ends, before it has even begun.

Weasel nests in scabbard DAR 3,

Mental awareness is nothing NOTE, Some people have always been mentally aware. The whole question is what you are mentally ture of Denia Fishfork, in 1934,

Irma Stallington. In pursuit of beauty WL permission be given, under

the London Overall Develop- ment and Beautification Plan, to convert the Haymarket Theatre into a hostel for motor-cyclists? A spokes- man in touch with the Central Lon- don Reconstruction Bureau sald yesterday: "While it is not our policy to play down Culture, it must be remembered that motor-cycle roces have their aestheti xide. Many of the young riders are as serious-minded

writers and artists. This hostel, to be followed by others on the site of various res dundant theatres and museums, will foster the team spirit and enhance English prestige among foreigners."

CHESS PROBLEM

By J. J. BURBACH Black, 11 pieces.

White, 12 pieces.

published the result of an observa White to play: mate in three. tion of 10,341 coses. His mort im-

conclusion, portant

based on the

Solution

facts, was that mental awareness is { problem.:

to

yesterday's

a comparative matter, matter of 1, R-QB1, cay; 2. Q, R (ch, dia LEWUTONOZA, But is being awes or ch, or dbi ch), or B mates,

zarying degrees of awareness or un-

1955.

WOMANSENSE

NEW FASHION NOTE

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YOUR BIRTHDAY... BY STELLA How To Remove A Speck

TUESDAY, MAY 24

Book-learning is something in which theoretically you

place

QORN today, you have great be fields in which you will have Dversatility and may End that an interest as well as consider- being interested in such 2. able talent. variety of things is

deterrent to your becoming a specialist in any one held. Yet, if you do concentrate on one objective, you will find that you can be come eminently successful. The degree of your ultimate success, therefore, rests quite in your Own hands.

Learn to

great faith, yet you are willing to drop a good book instantly af the prospects of a good time. Some self-discipline in this re- After- gard may be necessary. tionate and loving, your wedded

From Your Eye

KEEP IN TRIM

BY IDANEAN KAIN

For Better Fit... Alter

Middle Measurement

HE typically feminine Tphrase "I have nothing

fit to wear" really means your present wardrobe no longer fits: Alas, the middle has spread. measurement What happens to the fine network of muscles de- signed to brace the frontline and hug the waist at the time side boundaries? As goes along they lose their gimp....their tone...

Bracing exercise

Fosition: Kneel, then sit back or heels, holding arms out at sides, shoulder level

The muscles that form the abdominal wall

are feet fat on door, arms down probably the most neglected at sides. Fin the body. Everyday

Movement: activities, do not provide sightly on foot. tilt hips toward Lifting hips just

Movement: Get a good grip on sufficient exercise to keep right, pulling up and in firmly the abdominal muscles,

bend these important muscles with side-front muscles, held, slowly to the right, aiming to toned. Consequently they Relax, tilt hips to opposite side, touch right fingers to fcor at renching up again pull firmly up and in........ right side, while become soft, lax and fat hold. Repeat eight times, Eater with the left hand....hok. Bend infiltrated. The spread is more.

to the other side and repeat 3 on......worse, you feel

times. dragged down.

Here's an exercise to restore gimp to waist and to the muscles In two short weeks you'll be bounding the sides of the sil- pleased with the ft of your

Specific conditioning exer- bouerte. cises are needed to restore, tone to the long front

clothes.

muscles and the side front Smart Beach Hat And Bag

abdominals.

By HERMAN N. BUNDESEN, M.D.

If this fails, wash your hands XHEN you get some-

Position: Sit on floor, WH

"thing in your eye, thoroughly, and pull your, upper you'd better get it out right three times. This may brush out back as far as

lid two or with feet wide apart. Lean lid over the lower

you can away. A speck of dirt or the dirt. Or perhaps the tears other material is more than will wash it to the inside corner without losing balance, then irritating. It's downright where it can easily be removed, place palms of hands flat on

But this might not work, either. Then you'll need the floor, side back. help of a friend,

41

.:

life should be a happy one. dangerous..

Among those born on this date Neglect of dirt in the eye, in

Movement: Without shifting Queen Victoria;

George tact, is the most common cause Although gentle in approach, are

position of the body, place hands diplomatic in your ability to Barnard,

ard, scapter, Sir Arthur for loss of vision and even less control others, you still have a

Pinero,

Ian eye. That bit of dust may

on hips-the stomach muscles Dr. Henry of playwright:

Sit on a chair in a good light.

as bracers. Hold for 1 very farm will of your own. You Emerson Fosdick, noted clergy-rub on the correa or front part of the feminine sex, especially, man; Richard Mansfeld, actor; of your eye, causing loss of Have your friend stand directly act

While you looks-1-0-w count of six, holding i tissue. This may quickly be behind you. successful re inclined to chatter a utile Robert Hood Bowers, composer.

more than necessary.

To find what the stars have in followed by an Infection and down, he should draw your uponing. Return to position and

per lid down and out. Then he repeat three times. Listen to others attle more store for you tomorrow, select formation of a corneal ulcer.

When an ulcer such as this should roll it gently back over South couldn't afford, there- and save your own words for your birthday star and read the

Let heals, scara form in its place, fore, to lay down the ace of dia- the more important pronounce corresponding paragraph. monds and then lead the jack.ments Science and the arts as your birthday star be your daily These sears shut out the light.

When a piece of dirt flies inis West might think of covering

well as politics and the law will guide.

your eye, nature automatically with the queen, and then the fat would be In the are. It

tries to wash it out with tears. You can help this natural func- West were allowed to take the

GEMINI (May 22-June 21)— SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. |tion · · queen of diamonds, he would

This should be one of your 22)Best for you, not to talk take four heart tricks at once;

most successful days this month, too much about your plans. Keep and it dummy won with the king the diamonds would be Nothing to stop substantial pro- your own counsel until you are

blocked.

gress.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 25

ready to act.

Keep your eyelid closed tight

touch it for a few ly: don't CAPRICORN

(Dec. 23-Jan." moments.

This will help tears 20)-A good day for you. You accumulate. When you open might ever get some real plea- your eye, the tears may wash sure on the job!

bit of dirt or other out the material.

CANCER (June 22-July 23)--- The solution to the problem Fatience will overcome any minor was very simple. At the second handicaps and help you win an trick, South led the ten of dia-important decision. monds. Perhaps West should LEO (July 24-Aug. 23)— have looked at this card with Procrastination can be tatal io AQUARIUS (Jan. 21-Feb. 19)

plar deep suspicion, but the truth is your over-all

Stick to Check up on your rate of that he didn't. He unhesitating-

schedule of work and progress. K not fast enough,

step ly played low, and South let finish the job.

up the outpus the ten of diamonds ride for a VIRGO (Aug. 24-Sept. 23)- specifications. finesse.

Having won this finesse. South could afford to lay down the ace of diamonds and then lead the jack of diamonds to dummy's king. With five dia- mond tricks as a nucleus, South easily made his contract an overtrick,

and

your

Better

to meet

It might be well for you to pause PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar, 20)- and listen to what some ex- petts may have to say or a subject.

keep a close check on the budget just now. Later on you'll regret extravagance.

LIBRA (Sept. 24-Oct. 23)— Emotions

are raw today. Be ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 20)-- sure that you know which im- This is one of those days when pulse to obey and all will be a friendly argument could turn well with you.

into an acrimonibus argument, SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov, 22)- TAURUS, (Apr. 21-May 21)- Take plenty of time if you are This is a good day for your

business as well 35 favouring your job at the office.

CARD Sense faced with making an important personal

Q-The bidding has been: North East South

1.Club Pass 1 Spade

Pass

2 N.T.

South, hold:

?

West Pass

43 ❤J9 QJ8 AZ What do you do?

A-Bid three spades. You ex"

pect to bid a slam eventually, bat Brat you want to see if you can coax North to raise the spades.

TODAY'S QUESTION

The bidding is the same as In the question just answered. You, South, bold:

MAKQ1053 V39 0076 442

What do you do?

Answer Tomorrow

TARGET

O

G

A

H word or

four letter*

or more can You make from the

RMEs in the

the left in making, each

LA word the letters in ench of the

small squares may be used quga Each word must contain only, the Burgs letter in the vesten. sunart, and there must be 45. least one nine-letter word in the likt: No -plurals ;. no Torzien words 1 no: proper names. TODAY'S TARGET: 29 words, good, 15 words, very good; al words.

Solution, excellent. tomorrow, YESTERDAY'S SOLUTION: Agent amen `ament amine aniso ante ezsing: eating

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decision.

EDITORS PRESS SERVICE, ING.-NUEVA YORK

“When I think of some of those campaign promises I made, I'm not sure I'm so happy about, being re-elected!"

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CROSSWORD

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Across

BOYS'

line of the lid.

a match placed on the middle To-progress with this bracing This should enable him to see exercise....from the same lean- He shoulding back starting position, place the foreign body. then wipe it away with a clean hands behind head (instead of cloth, such as the corner of a on hips). Again hold for slow handkerchief.

count of six. Repeat three The lid should be returned to by pulling

times. its normal position the lashes gently forward.

The "Hammock If these Birst aid efforts fail to dislodge the bit of dirt, place a designed to tone

on your eye.abdominals.. cold compress Bandage it, but not tightly.

This wil keep your eye at rest

Swing' is the side-front

Position: Lying on back on

until you can get to your doctor, floor, with knees flexed, soles of'.

AND

Lake of Smiling Tears

GIRLS'

-Picking Water Lilies There Taught a Lesson-

By MAX TRELL the spot where the rowboat

was moored.

THERE they were, sitting

Knarf and Hanid wanted in the rowboat and gliding almost noiselessly to know how the lake had across the beautiful lake. got such a strange name.

Knarf' and Hanid, the Ting-a-Ling answered,

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over there?" he asked Ting-a- Ling.

Hot course," said Ting-a-Ling.

When they reached the patch of water lilies, Knarf looked at the blossoms spread on the water

about their boat.

"They look smaller than" I thought," he said in a disap-

pointed voice.

SUSIE

Knarf and Hanlä didn't pick 100 many lovely blossoms.

"Oh," cried Hanid, "they're much bigger over there! Would you take us over there, please, shadow-children with the "It's not such a strange Ting-a-Ling?"

the turned-about names, always name. Long, long ago

"Certainly," said Ting-a-Ling, and he rode them over there. loved the afternoons when lake was formed during a they went down into the ram storm that lasted for

"No, they're still smalli” said Knarf. Blue China Plate to visit many months. At the very their friend Ting-a-Ling, end of the rain storm when.. Conserving the Flowers

the lake was nearly filled, the sun came out and shone and smiled sadly. That's the Ting-a-Ling shook his head through the rain drops. way it always is. From a dis- white and yellow blossoms. It Everyone said that the rain- tance the

fowers always look we picked them all," Hanid saldi in another place but

to Knarf and Ting-a-Ling.__"the drops were like tears. But better

see they are all pretty much the sparkle, they were no long- same."

wouldn't look so smiling." er sad tears. They were

Ting-a-Ling didn't say any happy, smiling tears."

thing as he rode the two children back to the shure but you could

Rowing On the Lake

It's A Woman's World If-

ONE

Syracuse, NY. -woman educator

Bays it's time the girls stopped trying to be man's equal.

"A glance at history shows that woman was · at ber best when she strove to be man's helpmate," said Miss Margaret C. Sayder, dean of women st LeMoyne College, in a recent discussion of the question, "Is it a woman's world?"

"It is a woman's world if she realises her part is not to rule, and

govern but to inspire," sald ske. "But woman must first banden her spirit of exaggerated competition with

She must renounce her spirit of influencing man through mere physical attractiveness.

MD30.

It was Ting-a-Ling who had suggested that they might like to go rowing on, with the sun making them when you get close to them you Lake of the Smiling Tears ment was too extreme. The the lake.

Knarf and Hanid agreed at once.

had

of

"It's called the Lake the Smiling Tears," Ting-a- Ling had said as they walk- ed down the grassy path to-

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Gliding Through Lilies

Then Knarf and Hand and Ting-a-Ling got into the roW boat and went gliding across the lake.

"Just look at all those water lilies!" Hamid exclaimed.

Al ong the edge of the water were". patches of green water lity leaves. They looted like round dinner plates, with their rims turned up and In among all these green plates were white flowers, and yellow.

It was decided: to sail the boat, in among the leaves "end pick the water llly blossoms,

"Let's make a bouquet," said Hand

"The biggest ones are over there," said Knart pointing further down the lake. “They're much bigger than the ones right, (here... Would you please rƠW US

"Let us pick them right here!" said Hanid.

HER TASK The modern feminist move-

movement did recapture some of but she lost sight of something woman's dignity as a person more important that she is by

But Knart and Hanid didn't see by his face that he agreed nature a helpmate to man.

pick too many

of the lovely with Hanid.

Rupert and the Inventor-48

must hurry home now, Muzamy will be wondering where I am. III tell her how the Constable ved me. Bhd. Gomorrow 1 come back so that you can hear of my adventure" too." And off he uns

The Constable and the lady run out of the garden of Myrtle Cottage to see the astonishing aight of the lazerior drappeznog over the treetops. Then they turn to Rupert for an explanation, bar the little bear is in no mood for further talk. The story would you THE END P take too long, be declarenting new adventure begins tomorrow.”

"Modern woman went on try- ing to get rather than trying to give."

Dean Snyder sald the task of modern woman is this,

"While retaining her dignity she must restora 29. 1 person, this essentially feminine, role of helping and inspiring man.

All of her physical charac

devotedness teristics-intuition,

cente her own le around others and equip her for her role. as a helpmate to man"-United Press.

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How often have you wished:

By

you could keep the beauty of a growing thing like cattails? dipping the dry cattails in thinned fresh shellac you can keep them from shedding yotr can keep them in action in your home "for a long- tline: