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DIAMONDS APPRAISED

This Funny World'

BY

CINCE 1

“You've got yourself a live one !"

by

THE CHINA MAIL, THURSDAY, AUGUST 16, 1956.

JACOBY

O'N BRIDGE

WATCHES

Singleton: Makes No-Trump Woes

The

Обаман

THE Beachcomber

• WAY

IN taken for granted intense

furt

us usual on the Riviere THER summer, There much speculation

The 2nd disguise Fe will year

on

THIN

concentration.

ink

The of

All bis sprending newspapers, attention is fixed on tying him- self in this complicated knot

Cocklecarrot: 1 secois to me that when a mon has reached It is rumoured that

absurdily, he Stage a certain that mahtustab hast hirendly worner shodd go and live in a contor- tionists colony In the modern his way into two

peutics board the yacht of the financier world there is no place for Hector Koruthajolos. But Fail- tran who keeps on Twisting his

12 24

his neck It is a recently enough himmall sad

1

Tubby Prothleigh that the anti-metal practice

been

"maharajah

olun!

overworked."

and Nothing to do with me

people were mure inclined

accept

홍시

italiars nobleman

Would this explam 18e prezenOP

mong the guest at a

villa BOILE $

descendant

A

By OSWALD JACOBY

VOU will usually find it easter

A

to win nine tricks at no- trump than 11 tricks at minor suit, However, usually" doesn't mean "always. A suc cessful player must be able to spot the hands that will not play well at no-trump.

In today's hand, South was not successful. He shouldıýt have bid three no-trump and he was Justly punished,

West

the opened

Jock of spades, and South was a doom- ed man. He couldn't win nine tricks without tackling the hourts, but the moment hearts take were touched Enst could. the ace of hearts and four re- maining matret

apades,

defeating the

Now let's get back the bid- ding South could see a single- turi spade in his own hand, North's raise in dinmonds In-

NORTH AA762 Q5

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• QJ874 490

WEST AJI05

EAST 4KQ984 VAR +02

J1073

SOUTH (D) 43

❤ K9743

AX 105

♥ J 1082

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AAKZ

North-South vui

South

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Theringus lot har in the face, she satel,

2.

West North Puss JA Pasa 3.

she threw it

3 NT

Pass Pass

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struck be

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Florentine family of Bito-Sasso" Everyone

marches 's tuck at eurds

Was Mr Colehouse

THE Loket

anti-social?

31212 having suggested that Mr Calehouse could have removed the pillow before dirtying it with his boots, Me Gosseboote produced a dias-

gan pepared by A paychologist. This, he claimesi, showed that, without a

pillow for

Tanel, the

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neat

VILAŽÍ SquaÉES KORT only. Bach word

Juve dogged his legs round him neck. Mr Snapdriver mail that, ༢34ཨཱཿy rZ རྔོ!tis, granted.

fuct remained that it defendant's

square, and thera

WOS

determination

the to

ist. No

TODAY

keep his boots on which led to

Why

Mr

the plamtiff's action in bringing this ense.

alle sprend a newspaper over the pillow?

Colehouse

Gooseboote; Thus particular fortn of contortion

tequireme

words 1

Ho

or men oko

FOR ELK

Latime in the

good : 30 wordą, wwW. 31 word

tooToW.

YESTERDAYS SOLUTION: and fall fain_johns" as Angi Antal Mins to mis proph inci tes tine na nípa paši bas, paint pint pintat

PLAINTIFY Platts Bali Lain

YOUR BIRTHDAY......... By STELLA

THURSDAY, AUGUST 16

H

perse

have BORN today, you

testing and ́keen mind. Solence and mathemalles pre (w things y which you will shine. Your capacity Jur misin med effort is exceptional 21 12 меня likely that yuu will nelieve a certain measure of succes maite early in life. It you do not. you must never blame the stoveni They say yess should reach mecem blame only your own lack of effort if you ta

Learn to

impnet of your oppon? renata befsed even under the most petty of annoyaners.

You women are especially attrac- tive pad pre always popular with Yout Interbers of the opposite sex are fun-loving and probably a little les plus-minded than your mas- euilne brothers under the stars. It is itkely that you will have Inor the?

offer of marriage, before жать make your selection of a life partner Yoan marriag And Πιστίνα lite should be an exceptionally happy and contented one

Among those born on this dato nie: Antoine' }. Lavoisier, chemist:

O'Neill.

playwright; John John composer;

You have a quiet reserve but with it a nature which makes friends vonlly There is no forced pretence in your natury for you are genuine next forthright le all your attach- mente

You du. However, itave Eugene high temper and it is apt to fly off Frindle Sex 11. the handle at unimportant matters Pierce, sciential. While you remain calm and objec- silent film star. tive in the face of a major crisis. You are. 11 appears, somewhat genial- tive to what you consider a personal glight. You rise to your own de- ferice, often losing your temper 41

This Arte Time

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and

Mae Clark,

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Te nd what D stars have store for you tomorrow, select your birthday star and rend the corres ponding paragraph Let your birth- day star he your daily guide. lesretis the FRIDAY, AUGUST 17

your

24-Aux. 23)- GEMINI (May 27-Jun ZZ)- Show enthusiasm about

job. This is not the day to have divided and you wit fnd that you encourage loyalties. If there is important busi- the prake of the boss. A promotion? nem at hand, concentrate on it.

VIRGO

(A05. 21-Bept. 23) Conscientious attention to duty will

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to

CANCER (June 23-July 23)- Moming, hours could be Used exhibit kindly friendliness to one- concen- one who will appreciate your atten-

tiona

pay rewarding profța, ttato co inajor objective.

LIBRA (Sept. 24-Oct. 23)- Use Rond jiidginent and your bent balancing the pros and wisdom in CD of a situation, up for decision

JIGW.

aconrio (Oel, 21-Nov 22)--- Make future plans and then slick to them asiduously if you want to

nake the Indicate progress now.

RAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 22)-- A day to press for some important objective, See that you know what you want and -- what is more — go after d

20)

CAPRICORN (Doc. 21-Jao. Fine prospects. See that you take Tull advantage of what a construc tive attitude" bringa.

AQUARIUS (FAD. 21-Feb. 19)- After putting things in order for the week-end at home or in the office. plan to relax tenstore.

(Feb,

PISCES

20-Mar- 213 Organisation in what will, bring - the ultimate in results. Put forth your very best efforts.

ARIKS (Mar. 22-Apr. 20)--- In dosling with others, make, eurs

Bountyou come out on the eight, alde

CHESS PROBLEM

By N. PETROVIC Black, 10 pieces

White, 0 pieces? White to play: "made in two,

Solution to yesterday's

of the deal: Some can be tricky problem:

TAURUSU CAPT."; 21-MAY-21,KKIJ, threat 2, PXBP.

ir, you will how initiative "ma FM PXKP; 3, R—QR3;1

talent at the offies, yous mag VBKE PB: 3, KIXRP:"

Fraurself in line for any inportan

#new.job,

Opening lend-♣ J

Fast

Pass

Разв

Pans

dicated that North had no more Chan a doubleton

hearls- perhaps even a singleton. Short suits in both hands should have dielated a trump rather than a no-trump contract

At diamonds, South easily makes 12 tricks. As we have seen, at no-trump only right tricks can be made. The slam ot diamonds depends o a perfect ALL urtd

fairly

N0-1 breaks, but The Home al dia- monds is practically unbentalite and should be bud

Instead of three no-trump, South should bid four club. If North can then jump to Ave diamonds. South will go on to six. Actually. North wan bid only and South can four diamonds. then afford to bid only five.

♥÷CARD Senseno

Q-With both sides vulnerable, the bidding, has been North Basi

South West

?

I Heart 2

2 Diamonds South, hold: You, AKTŹ WJ73 4AQ AKQJ3 2

What do you do?

A--Bld three no-trurap. This bid shows balanced distribution. stoppers in the opponent's suit and about 15 or id polats.

TODAY'S QUESTION

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

South, hold!

AK 72 KITA SA AKQJ12

What do you do!

Answer Tomorrow

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WOMANSENSE

Two Major Trends Emerge From "The German Collections—

Empire Line And

Kelly

The

Look

By Magda Meyer

DASICALLY, in the Ger- dress is by no

means confined

Bman autumn collections, to actual hirt dresses with but

there

sense of

naturoi all undue

are two silhouettes: opplies to a style trend which the trend towards the high embodies a bustline, drawing on the Em- proportions avolding pire line for inspiration; and extravagance. a casual, very natural and uncluttered line of almost timeless elegance as exom- plified by the simple shirt- maker dress.

The

As a result of this silhouette, casual cowhide belt has made a welcome reappearance, It is worn at walet level, thus separating the top from a fancl- tul skirt acetion.

Skirts are slightly narrower These Two main tendencies than of late and often feature apply to

lending model decorative folds or pleats, houses, but all designers show Wheather they are pressed or their own individual interpreta unpressed, entirely depends on

on, with many variations, In the type of the ronts, ensembles. mulis, after- popularity of the chemister has afci models and evening dresses, évén captured the Held of

formal attire.

The persistence of the Empire theme in all collections is proof that designers continue to glorify neeful, feminine lines Hestee. their predilection for softer fabrics unud flattering supple wool jerseys. The latter, in particular.

£1 ore predicted bright future

dress.

ENSEMBLES

The

Evening dresses styled along the shirlawsker line are excep

mally young looking and new and rely in precious materials, including wool brocade, in deep, rich tones for their appeal. Full skirted, ankle length models frequently feature shirtwaist

Dirktine 10p, high

П

and small collar.

The theme of separates and ro-ordinates in re-ettphasised in all collections

on the count of their versatility allowing for n wide variety of interchangeable outils. As always,

at- great tention has been paid to 3-and 4-plece ensembles, suite with matching toppers or brief coats. Incidentally, the influence of woollens In new bigh-grade patterns and designs is nolice - able in the trend of styling for the coming autumn and winter.

VARIETY

Reminternees of the Empire fastulon period are never unduly exaggerated, but adapted to the general pattern of modern life. The bustline is accentuated and the

waistline is placed where it hel

although the high wrated look

achieved IN oflen by FI

of clevi..

drapes, heurmoniously styled and pre- ferably folded neckline treat ment, high-placed contour belts, tabs, bows and other accessories designed to

short bighlight and graceful bodice.

Empire These acteristics evident in sheaths for day and

Wales checks in an almost un- ay afternoon wear of decepimited

selection of designs simple **yling. They take pride of place in all col- never have a nipped in waist. Iretions, followed by shepherd's line, the waist is indicated by a

houndstooth checks

JELO

line char- partiendary Among the batter. Prince of

ntle incurving of seums and wool plaids. subtly-placed daris,

Spencers or

FABRIC NEWS

move now

and

LAVER BÖHLERPORTI

GÊNESE A GL

HORN - MODELL

KSASBE - SEGER