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By OSWALD JACOBY

COONER or later every bridge

player hears 1:10 time- honoured advice: "Cover Dn honour with an honour.“ This

maxim in not a reliable guide The correct

to defensive play,

Line to cover an kolour is when

ibis will promote a card in your own hand or in your partner's hand.

In today's hand the defenders came to griet because West was an laveterate honour coverer. This gave South only chance to make the contract,

West opened the jack hearts, and dummy won the Orst trick with the queen. De- cinrer got to his hand with the Ince of diemunds to lead the jack

of

4 spades, hoping for some sort of miner miracle,

of

West knew that the Jack spades was an honour, so he covered with bia

of queen spades. Declarer naturally play-

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THE WAY

Beachcomber

war has been con-

siderably complicated by the discovery that the dujub of Malful has resold to the Book of Zanzamen comedon granted to the Owph of Goboria by the Nob of PIIT: ating for MY Hector Korizhalolos through the agency of 1 Ko-between named, variously.

Fulteger. P ! Heinrich Schmosh mbana. Jules Surchar

The Zamzam New an yester clay, but was misleid at a Prez Conference He was denvered later, in the midst of a group of change cameramen, with hits left foot wedged between

Anost-ractantur burst

and awit cried, "Send for the demdeks!" Asked why he was

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fed the ace of spades from the dummy and was highly grail- fied 16 Rnd the king of spades dropping from the Fast hand. declarer This allly, play gave

the chance 10 draw trumpy without loss,

he after which Could well affort to lose three club tricks.

West should have known that South had at least five spudes. since South had rebid the suit. the rastliner of their proue. Since West could see dummy's and warning the public not to four spades, 11 should have buy them, has had an immediate been <leur that East had at effect.

The sales

West have risenmost a singleton spade. rapidly, and a Galiup polt makes could not promote any spade in tekar at when most people his own hand by evering with are told not to buy a product, the queen, and H certainly Int to save their money, they could so be good 1 East's thank it in a joke, id rather a singleton spade to cover with clever form of advertiscinent. the quean,

TA bigen sales reported tre Another possibility, not to be for the Sibbo hair-tonle. The overlooked. is the chance that posters winch mil: "You Don't South has all of the missing Want Snabbizene! 1700't

Buy spades and is merely trying to

i have resulted in queues for locate the queen. If West fidgets the u And the ploture of a and fusses when the jack

dear ok familly detor muying, "I wouldn't touch Snothing with a burge-pele," has hurt Similar

here, the Zamzam, whose know. Twenty Years of Uproar

ledge of Engilsh Js restrictedk,

said repeatedly, "Oh yes."

Beware of Shibbol

:#

of

spades is ied, it will be perfect-

ty clear that he holds the queen Whether or not he plays it. In that case, South will let the jack of spades ride for # successful finesse.

Jain, AFTER whating had broken ▼÷CARD Sensen,

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out at the Scalu in during the performance of Д w opera, the composer said, according to my paper: "'I s

TUIE latest repor a show that told that the whistling was er-

The of Subbo to stop imitation, by

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How many

words of four letters et more can

yun make from the Jetters in the aquare On the left in

making each ward the

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cach of the Es be nied part word must contain the Fate letter m the centre square, and the word in the must be af teal one pine-letter list No plavals; no foreign words; 110 proper DAMEN TODAY'S TARGET: 20 words good, 32 words, very pood: 80 wortA. excellent Bolution tomorrow.

YESTERDAY'S SOLUTION. Abela able aerobe amber amble ambo, bael pole bar bare barm beam bear beer bete berm plame olare bear boar bole bore bareut arue bream, bromat embalm entber emblem lamb LODET tobe marble member MEMORABLE ombre ramble rebel robe.

ganised by a composer le

Radir a pretty idea, and a change from the disvortiant, PORR ingrident whistling whteh Jars on the chr If the ival cemy stood up on his all and conducted the whistling end if his melody was a catchy one, veberly would bother about what was Raing on on the stage. The whole audience would soon Join in with the exception of a few disgruntled erities,

Q-The bidding has been: South

East West North I Diamond Pass Heart Puss

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You, South, hold:

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What do you do?

A--Bld one spader: You intend to raise beurta later, thus showing your distribution as well as your strength.

TODAY'S QUESTION

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

MAJ73 WK85 ●KQ10 6 No42

What do you do?

Answer Tomorrow

WOMANSENSE

Apricot, turquoise and white is the colouring of this spring ault, modelled by Flona Campbell-Walter. The dress has a squaro neckline and slim skirt, and the matching "long Une" double-breasted jacket is finished with a wide flat collar and bracelet-length sleeves-London Express Service.

ANAAN NATgh dah tpër dja, mite

Pare

New Lean Line In Big 12 Spring Show

NOW FOR THE STREAK LOOK -AND THE CURVES ARE OUT.

FAT girls are in for a

If

the

allm spring Stronk Line catches on. John Cavanagh opened London's Big Twelve collections with the elegant, though difficult, line. Only the tall, slender und

completely curveless could hope to wear it successfully.

Tops of dresses, suita and Conts, shared

look. a relaxed with curving seams from shoulders to top of hips, by- Skirts passing bust and waist. were either alim or straight- pleated.

Suit Jackets and skirt hems were slightly shorter, sleeves all act in and bracelet length, collars tiny and unimportant.

ALTERNATIVE LINES

Prettier and easier to wear дго the two alternative lines— our old friend the sheath dress, with ded back interest In draping or small square boleros, and the dancing-look with flar- ing skirts, frothy petticoats and natural waists,

THE STREAK LINE

Delicate note the lingerie pottles. edged rosebuds under silk dresses.

white By-passes the bust and waist.

with street

Putting Baby On Solids

A

By CARRY CLEVELAND MYERS, Ph.D.

GOOD slogan for may not be quite the important. I might be wise

Harre.

In the first experience with new food

with is

strubed

helping the baby enjoy solid foods and drink mill from a cup is "glow and

It's easy."

matter #

of carrots, vegetable or fruit such in the available very gradual adaptation to as those

taste, prepared baby foods, he may be new experiences of

greally surprised He muy touch, pressure and tem-

even hold the morsel in his perature.

mouth, eject it or close his ps ugainst more of it.

You may see grimacen on the baby's face when you introduce into his sensitive little mouth the first morsel

of

something other than milk of the usual tempera-

which he's Lure.

expect

ing.

New Taste

It

merely to bathe the tip of the spoon in the broth of the food. If the strained morsel is visible, It had better be no bigger than The rest of the meal дред

be given a litle at a should time.

If Ho Resists

it be "slow and easy” you try to train him to drink milk from a cup.

Lot when you are very slow and gentlegíthis resistanco may melt away in a few moments,

him at the hungry. of the accustomed to.

Worth brought back the feminino silhouette in a flurry of pinits, reds and all the brown shades from cream to, orange.

of

Tiny - waists' again, lots belts, baby elcoves in overy dress right through

the

day.

full skitta and plenty of draping.

or

Evening gowns were. beauti- fully embroidered with silk chenille and appliqued in con- trasting colours, picked out with rhinestones and bugle beads.

***VERDICT:

Nothing

SNSA- tional in this collection. Just lovely clothes in One materials and elegant tailoring.

-EILEEN ASCROFT

HEARTY SOUP RECIPES

IN

By ALICE DENHOFF

most households, the food budget has to be

Full evening gowns are floor- length. often shorter In the front, and several models interesting cover - up tops.in and week out. That's Colours produced a profusion of when a meal of beef and pastels, with dominant touches of rose pink and sequamarine,

The fabric story was pure silk -duchesse salin. One paper satin prints, shantung, chiffon, organdle and tafetta.

had faced and conquered week

LUXURY LOOK

Luxury look with a low price tag was provided by a new fur

a mixture fabric which

moth

of

and

vegetables comes to the rescue, allowing for good eating without cutting corners.

We have worked out a hearty beet and vegetable soup and a superb stew with delicious but- ter balls that we hope will be of interert to our readers.

For a Browned Beef and Fresh Vegetable Soup recipe to yield about 3% qis., crack a

Dynel and Orton, waterproof, light in weight, 3-lb. beef knuckie and place it

warm and spongeable.

Most Interesting new

was a cotton velvet pink waẞle design,

is

In a 0 qt. soup kettle with 2 fabric qts, cold water and 4 tsp. salt. in pastel

Cut 11⁄2 lbs. chuck or other This was

Brown on all aldes,

·

Try used for a tailored cont dress less tender cuts of beer into moment he is and

washable, water and in. cubes, Be sure the milk is staln-proof and crease-resistant, using a piece of the beer met for ft. Add to soup pot. Add température. Here's come strategy to follow:

he la

Simone Maman hats were each sliced carrots, sliced Held the tiny morsel on the tip

amusing circlets of crushed tulle celery and chopped parsley, of the spoon between his lips for u mament or two. It his Some mothers report good or straw, worn with a forward

Tie (sp. whole peppercorns realstance is not marked, this results when a very full cup is tit. pretty and feminine,

In bag and odd. Cover: may help him to accept it. And placed to the baby's mouth,

A lovely golden chinchilla fur summer 3 hrs. Remove 90p But if he seizes it himself, lie this method

will apply every will be more successful if it is African ostrich feathers

2 made its debut and South bone and skim off fat. Add C. time new foods are introduced,

were ecch, diced potatoes, sliced only half full. As he becomes used profusely on copes and lecks, using the green top, and Even if you mix a bit of Bul if the resistance is pro-

more skilful in holding the cup, stoles and evening headdresses. sileed fresh carrots. Stir in

amount can be increased

e chopped fresh parsley, 11⁄2 k fruit juice or broth in his Bounced, pushing food into his

be very harmful very gradually.

were Gayest accessories

the miced colery, top, ground bottle of milk, he may show mouth could

serious D

eating

gloves

brilliant colours. ginger and 4 tsp. ground black surprise. The taste is now. problem.

You It's better to cry on

might try having him Perfumed gloves were the rage pepper. Simmer, covered, until drink from the cup of four or of the 16th century and The touch and pressure on the side of quitting your efforts

worn the vegetables are lender. five months, But be sure to by Queen Elizabeth I. These the tender listings of his and waiting to try again later.

give up at once it. he shows were repeated today with mouth and tongue are dif- The first time you put resistance. Later on, you can perfume satchels stitched ferent. The temperature spoon between his lips is most try again.

their scams.

and start

BOYS' AND

Household Musicians

In

GIRLS' MAGAZINE

-The Shadows Aren't Sure Everyone Will Like Them--

YOUR BIRTHDAY...... By STELLA Cricket

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2

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BORN today, yott Jarkers excep- ceptionally good at judging charac- tional Versatility which will for at first sight. You are reldem guarantee you

job throughout inistaken in your original in- your life! You will never want for pressions, despite the fact that your a well-paying occupation. Although opinions may not at first be con- your outstanding talent is probably widered valid.

iterature, you are gifted in music lamber

are You women, especially, and paintinx, as well as the natural cifned to he garrulous - ́and must #ciences. You might do well on the guard against becoming a gossip, utage, leo, for you have a fine wage. You are good bargain-hunters and DTEKENCE, and have no fear of ap. know how to run a house afficiently prnring before tite mibile.

and economically What you do in Ille will depend Among those born on this cale to a large extent upon your early are: Fritz Kreislar, violinist; James training and environment. Whether Jover. Samuel Richardson And you stay at the same job mil your William Rose Benet, authors: John ife, in turn, dependa upon how C. Dulion and Havelock Ellie, much you broaden your circle of psychologists: George Loring Brown, Acquaintances and contacts. You landscape painter; and George may he content to remain that “big Enfiernan, botanist trog" in a filtle pool-or you may. To And what the stars have in yearn for a wider experience. store for you tomorrow, alect your birthday star and read the corres. anul are highly intuitive, You are ponding paragraph. Let your blith- able to analyse facts and

ex day alar, be your daily, pitide..

CHESS PROBLEM

By V. K. E. MENON Black. V planes.

White, 11 pieces, White, to play: mate' in, three,

Solution to yesterday's problem:

1. Ke (93)×KP, any; 2, Q, B, B, Kt (disch), or Pmates,

You have a keen critical

Are

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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3

a creaker. I'm sure you've both heard it,"

Christopher Cricket only

I'm going to form right in this house,

"There's Cup-and-Saucer and Dish-and-Plate. They all play an instrument called the ditter- clatter. And there's Knife and Fork and Spoon. They play the tinkle. There's Door Bell and you all know what he plays,"

Knart and Hanid modded, "He plays the bell," they said.

By MAX TRELL

"On yes, we have," laughed ❝SUPPOSE you'll laugh at

means Door Hinge saki Christopher Hanid. "It me,"

to his good friends needs oll." Knarf and Hanid, the shadows,

"Yes," Christopher went on. "when I tell you that I'm golog to start an orchestra right in this snlled. "Maybe so" he said. "And there's Window who plays "And there's Door himself. He the rattle and Shade who plays plays 'a wonderful instrument the flippity-floppity-flappity." As he said this Christopher, like a drum called a slam-and- who had just finished playing n bang." turic on his guitar, made himself

Koorf said, "That's not # comfortable on the edge of the carpet by crossing three or four musical instrument at all. It's terrupted Christopher Cricket, of his legs.

Just a noise,"

house."

by

Other Folks

"I don't know what you mean an orchestra, Christopher dear," said Hanid, "Do you mean there are other folks o the house beside you who play musical instruments?"

"That's exactly what I mean,!! sold Christopher. "And," he added holding up one finger, "I don't mean the children, either, though one of them plays the violin and the other one plays the piano,"

AQUARIUS (Jan. 21-Feb, 19-I LEO (July 24-Aug. 25)---You- will you fave dental work to be done, And that stern concentration on then this should be 'n good day tó your major objective, Just now, wili ree to it,

bring commensurate rewarda, k PIACES (Feb. 20-Mar. 2)-Hold VINGO (Aug. 26-8ep£; 29)--Litern- confidence carefully. You might do turo is smiled upon today. You Christopher had such a sly considerable harm if you spoke out should be able to do something look on his face, that Kharf and of turn today, · '.

really good. ADIKS (Mar. 21-Apr. 20)—tiona LIBRA (opt. 14-Oct^* #3)—It is Hanld knew he was waiting for working with previous metales. Witely that you will be able to make them to ask whom he

especially if in the jewellery. Irade to real calate deal mean, So they asked him,

tould Be successful,

TAURUS (Apr; 21-May ́21)—You may sill find yourself tled down to

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which has been pov )-Make

SCORPIO (Uct delalons on a business matter, but postpone actual action until t

KAGITTARIUS (Nov, 22-D86, 21).

the house. Temlly matters are of bitta on, men me

the utmost importance.

"A Lovaly Instrument

did

ORMINI - (MAY 22-June 21)--Today it really thoughinal and Giplomsite. you might find a good bargain.: Do you can resolve"; "" murynderstanding “As I mentioned before!! said you- read a new, hat? »

Christopher, the members of

on the home front.”.

-: CANCER 2. (June, 1-July, KI)--N ACAPRICOʻNAH Deo, Hell. When | my curchestra, all Kyss in this muht be well for you to introduce. Call Namesting of all who may be, house, : There's Doby Hings. He **ww.idea) which has been proved interested;ing in new project, and

discuss, ait detalla" dardfully, plays a lovely lowtrurnent called":

"You may be right about that,

too," said Christopher. "But let

me tell you about the rest of

"There's Tea Kettle who plays the whistle," interrupted Kaart. "Oh, I forgot about him,” in-

Late At Night

tiny

Into

11-10

""Tm going to start, an orches- tru," Cricket, told the Shadows.

Southern Vegetable Beef Soup is tic next budget beauty. Agala the recipe calls for 31⁄2 qla, of soup-stew,

Crack

21⁄2 lb. beef knuckle and place in 1 qt, coup kettle with 2 qts. cold water and 4 isps. salt. Cut 19 lbs, chuck Into 1 in. cuber, Add to soup pot. Quarter 1 medium onion and add to mixture along with c. chopped parsley and e, sliced celery,

Tie 4 tsp whole peppercorns and 1⁄2 tsp. whole cloves in a bog and drop into the pot. Simmer, covered, · for 2 hrs. Remove soup bone and spico' bag. Skim off excess fat.

Add 31, e, : diced fresh tomatoes, 2 e, each sileed okra and diced potatoes 1⁄2 c. aliced celory, 1 e.. each chopped onion, corn cut from cob and fresh cauliflower

Into flowerettes, Beason with

1/ tsp. ground black pepper. Cook, covered 30 min,

or until vegetables are tender.

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broken

Fresh

Pennsylvania Dutch Vegetable Soup with Butler Balls. blowing I hear the Curtain "Sometimes late at night" playing the Butter. I also hear Crack

a 3 lb. boet knuckle

the members of the orchestra sald Hanid, "when the wind is the Cold Water Faucet playing and place in 6 qt, soup kettle

Cut with 2. qia, cold water, a the drip drip-drip."

1% ibi, bent slow meat in 1 in, Christopher Cricket uncrossed cubes and add to pat with 5 his three or four legs and stood tape. salt. Simmer, covered, for 3 hrs. Remove bone and excess fat.

Rupert and the New Boat-37

up.

Following instructions from abova, Rupert fuss the book under Bethe middle of the little dashboard. "Then" thu-helicopter; elses and mover alightly forward, the cable rakes the strain, and up cupes the firebost clear of the dark, walgre Ropsty clings on, expecting to be:

tipped out, but the craft keeps ita

· balance", until: be finds himəşli' Bovering" over: Santa Claus, "Well, anys the old ganbeisam ja grinning., Have; you “decided whether in koep the low-bont not for your primat 218. E've decidedīt of Rapse"

"n't it wonderful how matky follows there are about the house who can make music?"

Add 2 c. etch, diced fresh io- matoes, diced potatoes, sliced carrols and incly sliced onbi

"I hope," said Hanid to Chris- bago. Stir in 1.0., each, fresh topher, that when you form corn cut from cob and diced

season your orchestra you won't let

turnip

34. them all play music in the mid ground black pepper. Cooke, dle of the night people might covered 30 min or until not like to hear", creakdre Rid

vegetables

are almost tender, slam-and-bangs and elitter- Then drop butter balls into soup clatiers and unkles and dippity- and cook, covered, 15 min. Hoppity-flappitys and all those without Biting là, .. other musical instruments. It To make these delicious bute would: walen, £hem up.”

ter balls, sift 2 c. sifted all- purpose four with imp, salt and isp. double acting baking powder. Add 15 margarine *Everyone likes muste," he or butter and mix until mixture just won't let airy of resembles, coarse meal. Stir in

ebold Watage, water/#idle to form

dough; shape into 1 in 3

| Butz Christopher | Cricket wouldn't make any promises.