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THE CHINA MAIL," TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1957.

This Funny World

CROSSWORD

JUSTICE

OF THE

PEACE

belyen

"I wonder what did it; your perfume or my after shave lotion?

BY

THE

WAY

by Beachcomber

MANUAL of instruction on a true lovers' knot received this how to behave in society letter from her father;- emphasises the importonce of Sir-Kindly keep your animals not being too eager to show off your knowledge of any subject until you are quite sure of yourself.

was

"We

to yourself. By the time we got the trunk untled my wife was in hysterics, two walls of our house were down, the

Hour had enved ika. and nobody could get in or out. If this is the Inscrutable East give me Plymouth.

Puff Advocate of what he calls 41 "diselplined breathing" for health busty that he can blow wut a candle-flame 12ft

away: A more amusing exercise would be to blow a stranger's bowler off his head in the street on n windless day, And if that

'The kultura

have might taken as an example the Indy who, on being told that a bust In the Long Gallery of a great house

Marcus

Aurelius, said, "The present marquis, or his father?" Or the jovial, red. faced man who, on being intro- durer 10

Kreisler, Bild, always buy your curs, old man." Or the man who was dragged amateur theatricals and into dressed up as a Koman, The producer found him disconsolale could be done by disciplined In a

"Are you Applus breathing, think of the glorious Claudlus?" he

asked. "No." time you could have with said the Roman, miserable as undisciplined breathing, blowing Hell."

corner,

'Printer's frolic

"Her

superb Kesture us,

queen ut last, she lifts the

clown to her head...."

Criticism of Ballet.

AN odd beginning to a new "Argo, commented on old courtier, as the red-nosed inter- loper balanced himself precar- iously on the ballerina's head. The veteran's inutter was heard, and the Inevitable stream of soda-water caught him amid- ships,

Another With

superb gesture, a queen at last, she completed the loyal dignitary's

with

well-

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YOUR BIRTHDAY

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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12

asks

with

ย

this Westchester

reader. "'East doubled one heart in the hope that West would bld his best suit. Everybody agrees that this was a take-out double.

"Everybody also agrees that West was justified in pussing the double

for petialties. The result

however, Was,

qulto Khastly,

"South took the first spade and led the ten of clubs. East had to win with the jack of clubs, but couldn't return 4trump

WOMANSENSE

Exactly ten years ago Christian Dior launched

his first couture collection

AN "EMPIRE" BUILT

IC

IN A DECADE

ago,

and

in 1938. at Robert

The success story of the past decade.

Page

THE HOSTESS WITH THE MOSTEST GIVES TIPS ON

PARTY SECRETS

LSA

New York. MAXWELL, the

E best-known party-giver,

Bays anyone can bô a "hos- tess with the mostest" by. learning the secret to a auccessful party-charm.

Miss Maxwell believes charm is the most imporinant thing in the world and may be had by anyone. A bit of charro, like an unusual flower arrangement, will give your party the mark of distinction it good. nearly

Д

needs to be

Paris. industrialists M. Dlor's turn- Ho sold his first six skotches at

during his first year

dollars of oude - for twD CHRISTIAN DIOR, the over

business was US$357,142, At twenty cents. man who gave women the end of 1950, the annual A few years late the New Look after the volume had Increased to Bior joined the austerity of World War II, US$17,142,857.

Piguet 119 assistant designer, creator of the Tulip Line,

and afterwards went to Lelong. Twenty-five percent the A-line, the H-line and made in Paris are

of sales He continued working through superstition of the maestro and from the out the German occupation, and a recurrent trademark. now the Freedom Line --- recently enlarged boutique. in 1940 met Marcel Bousse. Each collection represents

is the Overall business is about equal- That meeting resulted in well- combined La Ligne Libre

effort of success story of the past and manufacturers on the one

divided between store buyers known fashion history. ly

100,000 working hours. Many

Another telek is to ask friends to disappear quietly, when they deonde.

hand, and the

the private clientele Dior is far more of an artist elaborate evening gowns take as

leave. Miss Maxwell said in on the other, M. Dior on little or no profit on private day and night preparing a Co naturally require far less thank her at a party. She be-

makes than a business man, He works long na 500 hours to make. Once

the original is perfected, copies on interview that she never lots time. her guests tell her goodbye or clients, and it has

cal- lection, but after the initial

M. Dlor's nose is as discern- culated that the house actually presentation, loses interests, and ing as his eye. Ile is constantly lieves this breaks the spell, and starts losing money after the immediately begins thinking experimenting with new blends "there always should be T fourth atting--and a

of perfume, and his desk ismugle spell at a party,” she said, or badly proportioned customer The entire third floor of the frequently littered with small She tells her friends to write may require as many as eight or building is taken

Lattles with

of rare essential oils. her a thank-you note the next ten Atlings,

day if they wish: Christian Dior's private studios, His current popular scents

Miss Maxwell advises follow- sold in 87 countries throughout

a dia- ing one more rule"The last

■ party you gave must be the best, and the next party must beat the last." And she added: Elsa Maxwell party--I give the "Of course, you can't give an

best parties in the world-but you can do your best,"United Press,

Exactly ten years February 12, 1947, an unknown designer, showed his first Haute Couture Collection at No. 30 Avenue Montaigne in one of the smartest districts of Paris.

The New Look which he in- troduced, featuring longer and fuller skirts, caused an im- mediate sensation and was International success within weeks.

The name of Dior had moved on to the world fashion stage- and has remained there, in the forefront, ever since.

been

dimeul about the following season,

STILL MODEST, SIMPLE

where

up

arc

Gre

Collections actually created. Usually, M. the world, representing Dior retires to the country-to tribution of 300,000 bottles that his own house, or to the Trianon year,

When congratulated recently the Palace Hotel in the quiet park

at Versalles where he makes Dlor remarked, "I can't believe his tenth anniversary, M. more than A thousand rough

It has been ten years. it seems sketches.

like yesterday that it all start- ed."-China Mail Special.

uf

M. Dior's workers sny

has not changed Success

who bears the title "King of Fashion." He is still the same modest and retiring man that he was ten years ago. Returning to Paris, about half Then, with

hard-working, and these drawings go into work" publicity-shy concerning him- in muslin, executed by the War II, his present Directress, self, he is seldom seen at large heads of the various workshops. Madame Suzanne Luling, per-

Cockt

parties

or receptions,

ons, M. Dior uses 22 miles of this sonally delivered dresses to but will regularly visit any of pattern tolle each season.

his employees who may be

Transport

and

petrol still short after World Simple,

eltenta in her own car.

in hospital. It is a tradition

this al-

Even before reaching stage, many models have that when any member of the ready been eliminated, leaving staff has a baby, Monsieur Dlur the nucleus of the future Col-

the gives

entire lection, with about 300 pieces. personally

The next step is to transfer the Jayette.

models from the tolle to the costly fabrics in which they will be made.

SHARP EYES AND NOSE

от

SUCCESS AND FEMININITY

By ANNE HEYWOOD

other

guests

Carthy, It occurred to me that it comes to some of our maybe the going might get a thinking.

little rocky.

After all, Mrs L. was no mean cook herself, and with a really big shot cook on the premises...!

MORE than we realise, was going to be Josephine Mc-

Today, the fleet of sanart little black station wagons with dis- creet gold lettering, seen duck- Ing through Paris traffic and parked in front of the big

the hotels, epitomises

growth He leads a regular and quiet of the Maison Dlor, Parts now te, arriving

at his

office is the hub of a far-flung Dior promptly at 9 o'clock every "Empire", with branches in morning, he works unul 2 p.m., New York, London, Caracas, when а cup of tea and soПIO Canada, Cuba and Chille.

biscuits are served to him on

M. Dior seldom touches a tray. Before the opening of a

dmpes the actumi fabric. Collection, he frequently works directs all operations with

I realised this acutely the uther through the night, snatching a wave of his favourite

day when I heard two bamboo young women talking on a bus. few hours' sleep on a divan in

"I don't want a real career," svand The first parade of the the office.

Collection takes

of them said. "I just want before Place His diversions are simple--an Dior's large grey and

the working staff in Monsieur & dumb job. If you're really occasional smaller dinner with stud

successful and get to be a big yellow totals 1,110, eluding the sow; intimate friends; a trip to the chairs are covered in yellow become aggressive and even un- picture when you think of #

where Lou's XIV. arm-shot, people won't like you. You studio Paris Flea Market, or a quiet velvet, M. Dior's favourite up-. and musical evening listening to

Bach and Beethoven records, holstery fabric.

A STAFF OF 1,110

Whoo the "New Look" was Inunchieri, M. Dior had a staff of 85.

Today, his personnel in Paris

ing room workers, saleswomen, mannequins, publicity East took the king of spades aird business directors, secretaries, led a spade to the jack, where-and the original doorman, upon West returned a trump.

The two half yearly collec- Lions are shown on an average "Dummy won with the seven

of 240 days each year before of heurts and led another club, East had to win and couldn't stop

an estimated 60,000 people, in- South Fom ruffing his inst chabcluding the press, buyers, Pri in the

vate clients, and the fortunate As a result,

few "sightseers" who are lucky enough to gain admittance 10 the grey and gold salons,

dummy.

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TT is within your power to be it comes to marshalling facts

come mo o the outstanding personalities of your own age it You are willing to develop, to its highest potential, the power that is whhin you. Strictly an individualist, You seem care little what otherS think or say of you, just a long as you are free to advance

your own individuality and see that your ideas are carried through to com- piction. During youth, you may not be aware of your own capabilities. Although fame may come to you later in life than some, it will be. Lasting-when it does arrive.

gaining significance from them. You have a magnetic personality which either attracla or repels, With you. there ground. When it comes to romance, is apt to be no middle

you probably will have one great jove in your life. Follow your heart you

PORS will then know when that person appeara!

You have a bright, sparkling wit, a keen intelligence, and the ability to work hard" at a job which you feel needs to be done. Although in youth you may be quite conven- Uonal and are a strict conformist 10 tradition, you will And your originality displaying itself later in

Kindly and sympathetic at heart, you are thoroughly scientiße when

Yo

on this date

Among those born George Meredith, author Abraham,

Charles Darwin, seientist: wore! Lincoln.U.S. President: Willam Mason, poet; John Winthrop, states- man: Cotton Mather, noted clergy- man; Peter Cooper, philanthropist, and William Colter Jr. and Max Terhune, actors,

To And what the stars have in store for you tomorrow, seleɛt your birthday star and read the corre spanding paragraph. Let birthday star be your daily guide,

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13

AQUARIUS Jan, 21-Feb. 19) 'Be careful, using discretion, is all Matters' involving personal affairs. Being politic is alsʊ being amart,

Picks (Feb. 20-Mar. 20)-- De very wise in all matters per- taining to your job or profession, .. Minunderstandings could lead

major upsets.

10

TARIFA (Mar, 21-Apr. 20) Best for you to stick fairly closely to routine, Avoud: being too adven- turesome or starting new projects. 2 TAURUS (Ape 21-May21)

Your temper may be shorter than usual today, so count to 10 befare you answer in anger 10 avoid upsete,

ORMINI (May --22-Juna 21)- There

disturbing elements which may prove frustrating unless you remain tavoi-leaded in all

(June 22-July UẨN

23)- Guard your health, as you want to be ready to take full advantage of all opportunities offered you now.

RTO

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.. LEO (July 24-AVE. Although things appear to be com -plicated on the mirlaer, the under- Flying aspects are favourable

serious objectiven.

21)

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VIRGO (Aug. 24-Sept. -It is important that you are calm and collected, for fo will be "swift-moving today. Hang on Ughti'

ІДВАЛ (порт. ZUct Wisdom, in making decisions today

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your

South West

North East Pass PASS Double Pass Pass

Opening lead-₫ 3

Originally backed by Marcel Boussie, known to many people abroad as "the racehorse king but also one of France's leading

BOYS'

Christian Dior was born In 1005, at Granville, on the At: lantic coast. His father was an industrialist, and the family

soon.

ог He

Further changes are made. and the final total is reduced to Certain models are eliminated 180.

Even the smallest detall never to moved permanently Paris where the young escapes M. Dior's sharp eyes. man The waistline must be raised an became interested in art,

and eventually opened a small pic reset for the fourth time, or the eighth of an inch, the shoulders ture gallery, which rapidly went trimming changed. bankrupt.

times to correct and alter unil he is satisfied. Finally, at least

A casual friend who happen

He

con-

ed to be a dress designer, sug- one model will have a sprig of gested that the young Dior Illy of the valley tucked in Q should try his hand at fashion. pocket or at the neckÜne—a

AND

GIRLS'

Cricket's Music Room

-He Practised There All Winter For Summer Concerts-

to

and just before you come the bundle of old newspapers. under 1'll put the kettle on the fire,

Come right along."

By MAX TRELL THE magic telephone South won four trumps in his

the corner of the carpet own band, one ruft in dummy,

behind the bookcase was and two

ringing. aces, fulfilling his

Knart and Hanld, the doubled contract.

children shadow

with the names, mude a. "East-West were annoyed be-turned-about cause they could have made rush for it, game at no-trump. How could they have Feached this con- tract?"

East reopened with the wrong sort of call. It was correct to reopen the bidding, and it was correct to direct West to bid his best stat, but it was wrong to give West the chance to pass a double for penalties. East should Blunders today can be contly, Take have reopened by bidding two

the stars for you, but if you keep a level head, all is well..

CAPRICORN (Dec. 3-Jan. 20)

your Bine so that hasle

make warte, and stay calm,

CHESS

by LEONARD BARDEN

From actual play; Walie to

Solution to westerday's

wid bring about excellent results, move and win. even if first signs are deceptive.

SCORPIO (Det, «Nov. 22)—–

Experience, combined with good problem: stidgment, will win a major battle

for you on the road to species,

1P-17. The theme is the

OSAGEFTARIOS (NOV, El-Dis. 23)--| unplaning of the WQ by the There is considerable" confusion in three black pawn mover,

hearts. This cue-bid in the oppo- | 'nents' suit is a gigantle take-but double, but it doesn't risk a penally pass.

Hanid got there first, But that didn't really matter. Since # was a magic telephone, 1 spoke by itself.

There was a clicking noise.

That's all," said the magic telephone.

to

"Thank you," said Honid. It seemed odd to be talking telephone Instead of talking over it.

"Thank you very much.” "Good-bye," sled the tele- phone. "I'll ring when I want telephone

"Can I you again."

"Hello," said the to Khart and Hankd. stop ringing now?"

"Certainly you can stop ring-

now," said Honid.

feminine."

But I was just as wrong as the two girls on the bust.

Josephine McCarthy was ex- aclly, the opposite of what you

She obviously famous expert. enjoyed Mis La's cooling, the ate with gusto, she evinced real Interest in some of Mis Lu recipes.

There are, I think, explanations

Many Obstacles Maybe that used to be tru in the days when a woman had so many obstacles that she had to get tough os all getout

to this. reach the top. But nowadays, some of the most successful women in some of the biggest comfortable to be with. jobs are feminine, modest and

I was thinking particularly of Josephine McCarthy, the telc- vision cooking expert.

Recently, 1 spent the week- end at the home of a friend, Mrs L When I heard that an-

MAGAZINE

pointing to one of the darkest

of the corners in the cellar,

"And there's the bundle of old newspapers just to one side of it," sald Hanid, "This must be the right place."

By

this

had They

time, they elimbed up on a ledge, groped around in the corner, looking for a door or something that would lead into Christopher Cricket's apartment.

All at once they saw a mouse sitting on a chair and smoking a pipe.

"Howdy," said the mouse. "Looking for somebody?"

"We're looking for Christopher Cricket," sald Knarf.

"Right through that door" said the mouse.as he jerked his thumb over his; shoulder. "You the folks he's been waiting There for?

A Tiny Bell

The mouse ferked his thumb toward the door,

Dark Callar

opened the door and Kharf and The magic telephone stopped the dark cellar steps,

Knarf and Hand went down

and squeezed themselves in. They found themselves in a ringing.

were two windows In the cellar, +

lovely lille room about the size "Who's calling?" asked Knarf, Both of them were covered

of a milk bottle. Beyond the with dust, so that they let very

first room was a bedroom and Their Friend

little light in.

This time they saw the door. then a kitchen and beyond that It wasn't much bigger than a West would have bid two 30-

was a room which Christopher "There's the old bicycle with keyhole. one moment, please,"

They rong a tiny said was his practising room. trump, and East would then bidaald the magic telephone, "It's a the broken wheel," said Knarf, bell. Instantly, Christopher. three no-trump, closing the auc-friend of yours. I'll let him, tion in the most desirable apol, | speak to you. Listen,..

VICARD Senisçã♦

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East South West

1 Diamond Pass 1 Heart Pars

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Foy, South, hold:

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What do you do?

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TODAY'S QUESTION

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

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What do you do?

Answer Tomorrow

"Just

Kaart and Hanid quietly listened.

It was their friend, Christopher Cricket.

"Hello, Khart

Hello,

Hand," said Christopher, "Are you busy?"

Kharf

answered

busy.

and that

Hanld they

bolh *weren't

1 Then corrio and

visit me. I'm not. busy, 'ellhor. I just 'time for bread and Jam.. IF expect you in Ave minutes.” 7-

"Where are you living now, Christopher?" said Henlů.

Old Bicycle "Down in the cellar," said Christopher.

the third corner to the left behind the old bloycle with the broken wheeld

Rupert and the Windy Day-16

"All the way down," the slope water," he múltera," "** No, '. he Rupert scans the sky and the woodt, : can't have bean or the kite would “ but now there is no sign · of have been Boating about some. Wills or his wonder kite, At where." He is gazing at an length his way is barred by the land, in the lake, when an * big, Jake that fills all the bottom saglated voice behind him makes

perthe valley, #Oh, my, I hope" him tum: and he sees. Edward * Wills hast 4 chosti prind înta tha Temale, begging. film' to, goʻ back.

"For practising what?" Hanid naked Christopher,

"Come in and I'll show you" said Christopher.

It was a muric roam, Thers. was a plano, the slze of a peanut, and several guitars, banjos and violins.

a musician," said Christopher. "I play and sing

And summer long.

all

i

winter long I s'ay Indoors and practise."

After giving Kuarf and Hanid bread and Jam, Christopher Cricket played several beautiful songs for them on the plane, Then ho nang while ho strummed the guitar.

"Wonderfull the mouse called in from outside. "I like that music, Mr Cricket."

"He's a very friendly mouse neighbour, Christopher Cricket

several

for things ke

Real Humanity First, people who get to the top-in any field and in either. sex-invariably have, in addi- tion to their skills, real human- ity. Occasionally, of course, bad person gets to the top, but he doesn't stay there long. The people who stay at the top are usually generous, pleasant and ̈* decent people.

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Secondly, the woman who goes into o field that she likes, becomes a happy, well-adjusted person and has no need to throw her weight around.

And third, the woman high intelligence and drive

with

9- much better off in a job using

that Intelligence and drive. IT she works at top capacity, she

calm

is

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and serene at the end of the day.

If, instead, sho forces herself into what the girls called “a dumb job,” she has lola of unused energy and' drive which cause her to be a frenetic and aggressive person after hour.

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-If you want to be a carver woman without losing your femininity, be sure to enter field that really interests you and to aim at the proper level for your energy, intélligence and drivel

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whispered to Knart and Hanld. A new batch outfi în pepiln

Then he sang the song again. (print) by grodde Tiuling,"

adix I ha