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This Funny World

"This place is so handy. I live right around the corner"

BY

THE

WAY

by Beachcomber

THE men employed by

has

the the oil seems to be up at your Khur of Khashdaoun and end of the pipes." He prime . Gelawch to cut the pipe linen Minister, Kikizterthin,

between Wudulniksum and lodged a complaint with the Kutemin-Hat, severed the wrong United Nations, who will table a pipes, and inundated the terr- resolution in December, when tory of Slashim-el-Razah.

experts have examined the situa- once tion on the spot. Reports that "All it was the pipes conveying water that were cut were denied by a spokesman who seemed to be even ollier than usual.

The Mit of Kosnem ot intervened, but was told

CROSSWORD

Arroks

1. Odd wounding »pot where many a consignment is oruered, 193 7. You'd and is tae in a Bible

Qaractor, (4)

V. He needs an "uals to do nesra

in. (5)

10. This brings things cibeer to you

(3, 5)

13. Bpacă this—it sounds an ideal way of getting out of this world.

14. Idént place to get the cold shoulder in the upper-room, (48)

17. An ungalniy, 10-manneren young

parson, (1, 4)

18. Could be `a`lar with a`utu»

DWIND (6)

10. If you do, for Erewood, you wil

bo twios warmed. 18, 0)

Kothing to report. (4)

Dow

Try out at corp. (4, 4)

how one koins to fall from Bevon, (9)

3. Pira oga-15's #dunque to

honest, business, (3)

4. Zing the lab, (4)

* Bird-fifty at the end of the

4. LOOK Brosa—It's TimDUS100 1

(0)

a. carrica a pegutive supply

the tot about inside. (B) corina may develop after this (1, 4) Brror, plus Inizimi, (6)

30 18 Daid

Before you

drinkin

MANY CALOR.

10. Notay apo

(4)

20. Youre may

gire good

(3)

Impression.

darang.

INDU

menta. (3)

Cauterie

THE CHINA MAIL, FRIDAY, · AUGUST 9, 1957.

JACOBY

ON BRIDGE

Transfer Buys Hand Cheaply

BY

OSWALD JACOBY

IF you think that such gadgets

as the JTB are for experts only take a look at the North bond. You are playing' in an ordinary game and your partner opens with what you know is a standard 10- to 18-point no- trump.

You also know that you would much

prefer

a two-hen't con- tract to

# CRO no-trump con- tract but experience has taught you that no matter what agree- ment you have with partner, he is going to bli again if you bid two hearts.

Hence, you have to between an unsatisfactory pars and an unsatisfactory bid.

your

choose

Playing the JTB you simply respond two diamonds. He will rebld to two heoris and you will pass. He will ginre at you

WEST

◆ Q 10 8 7

K2

* K32

A 1073

NORTH 32 J08745 0003 483

EAST

16

J954

A4

064 4QJ62

SOUTH (D)

AKO

Q103

• AJ 107 KD4

East and West vulnerable

South West North IN.T. Fass 2.

Ensl Pocs

24 Pass Pass Разз

Opening lead-47

but when he sets the dummy he will reins and play your side's best contract.

UIE other day I saw on ant fall from a wall, land on its feet, and walk away. It had fallen about six feet, but its frail legs

undamaged- were Could an elephant fall from the top of the Eiffel Tower with such Judgment and skill? doubt it. If an elephant, taking le size into consideration, could Jump like a flea, it is my fam conviction that at every leap it would damage its legs, unless, of course, Nature, foreseeing this saltatory impulse, had provided East and West would have it with tiny legs of the dimen-made three spades if they had slons of a flea's legs. The less said about all this the better, One does not want to make one- self ridiculous in front of so many people,

Desiree Hasch

DESIREE

took her

South had no trouble making his two heart contract. He lost two clubs, one diamond and the two high trumps,

WOMANSENSE

"Olsena des Ilew" is an elegant coiffure for the evening. The "bution hat", a new and original thema of Svend's collection. is of blue velvet, decorated with a fine vell.–Agence Francs-

Presse.

|British_Fabrics

B

RITISH

Page

Fabrics Highlight Lanvin Collection

From EILEEN ASCROFT

Paris, But this is no luxury reserved fringed kerchief collars of the

who con fabrics made just for those

pay sult, £100 or more for a dress or history in Paris, Cas- cont

Now that so many of the big The material is already old houses are closing down it tillo at Lanvin started his on sale in London by the yard. Is good to see young men cokeotion, with oight ex-

ideas coming up. One of the citing coats in a new mohair his collections, sandy tunes and date was shown by Pierre Car- Castillo features much blue in mast Imaginative collections to

and

backs.

of

Bre

the

and nylon material by the a few marron glace. For "after din, Certainly these British firm of Ascher, aix" there are little dresses in best coals for a long time, with This is the first time that silk or wool erepe and evening straight double breasted tailored beautiful draped the French designer had rocks of palest rose and ball fronta

Hart yellows. paid a handsome tribute to one of our fabrics, And it He showed some charming Cardin takes the cowl collar was well deserved. It is a woollen jumper sults with high and uses It In many forms, as really

yokes and tubes dresses with hip drapery in a skirt or in the material, low elegant

waistlines and hips em- back of jackote or coals, Some- bulky, yet feather-weight phasised by ralsed unpressed times he sets this draping high, and in two forms, one pleats,

semetimes low near the hem. smooth and silky haired, the A deep-pointed panel dips other curly and wiry.

It was this same material that caused a stir in London when Sherard and Paterson used it for giamorous cock- tail coats. Hartnell made a tight-fitting black dress and Michael tailored it for an overcoat.

AND BALENCIAGA

Balenciaga has ordered it almost every colour for (collection later in the month,

HOUSEHOLD HINTS

During warm weather, DCT-

Other albuminous clains such spiration stains on clothing can as egg, blood, glue and mayon- become A rout problem, raise can be removed with this man-made bros. especially on silk, woollens and method also.

The best way to remove them. says a specialist with a large chemical company,

is.. first, to dampen the stain with luke

water, then sprinkle it

Let the powder

•

Indoer wicker and rattan furniture can be freshened and preserved with a coat or two of this white shellac, Apply the shellac after the furniture's been cleaned.

stand on for an hour, then brush away the

To disconnect an electric cord, remaining powder and wash the grasp the plug, nol the cord, and garment in a good detergent. pull straight.

been able to get into the bidding | warm but the transfer bld bad man-with powdered pepsin

god to shut them out,

Wesl

had a

pretty good hand but could not afford to act over the opening no-trump. When tho bid came around to him the second time he would surely have made a takeout double if he had known North was weak, but the transfer bld.could have been with a strong hand just as well. Hen

Hence West had to pass the second time,

When North passed at two She had got between two

hearts East knew what was nobody could going on but he could not afford of releasing to act. He had a bad hand himself and it was far too dangerous for him to slick bis neck out. Hence North and

were able

to buy

the South

and

cal, Wallies, to a coming-out dance last night and fed it on mackerel which she had brought in her hangbag "One gels no tired of all these parties dances," sho cald. She was the last to leave, with the Ore brigade at 5 am. her head stuck flower pots, and face the buredoin het.

In passing

IT is said that the Americans

of

are ahead of us in the art hand.

listening at a safe ditanco

to private conversations, with the ald of electronic gadgets. But we do not do loo badly. Every exquisite witticism uiter- ed at a private dance is in print the next morning. No debulante can ask for a drink, no escort can say, "Have a cigarette," without such flashes of brilliance

Young being recorded.

Mr Ronnie Giglamp's famous whis- per to Miss Jonquil Methbagge, "There seem to be lots of people here," would never have been known in a less enterprising age,

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

FRIDAY, AUGUST 9

BORN today, you have a dravca). analytical mind and a keen head for business which should make you a comfortable living before you are too old! If you were a inter- ested in money-making as you are in cultural and intellectual matter, then you probably could be millionaire. But you have far too much interest in things of the mind. And, slice the stars have give you ensiderable creative artists talent, you will be more keen in developing those gifts than In accumulating materiai

wealth DIT IS.

Observant and quick to size up a person at first meeting, you would do well in any work in which you are called upon to deal with "- dividual problems. Being a trouble. shooter in big business or a per- anal director might attract you. You also have dramatic talent, and nince you have a good stage org sance, it is likely that you could make) a' dise career for yourself ou

the singe or screen, In radio or television. You have self-conddince and the ability to believe thorough By in your own ideals,

SATURDAY,

LEO (July ZE AUR.

13)

The full moon, brings emphæra upon all personal relationships. Romance

Vill be highlighted, too.

(ADI. 24-Sept.

23)

You are adaptable and know how conditions to adjust to changing

with the least discomfort. Kind and sympathetic. you Are especially good in helping children solve their problemy. You seem to understand exactly how to approach them,

Alimetive to members of the op posite sex, you are inclined to be firintious and probably will have more than one romance before de- olding to settle down to married fe. But when you do make up your mind, it is "forever" and you will show an astonishing talent for domcrcalon! Fond of children, you will want a large family of your own.

Among those born on this date were: John Dryden, poet and play- Wright: Iszak Wallon, Author: Franels Scott Rey, composer; Laus rent D. Jureau, founder of Mul- waukee, Wing Sare Teasdale port; Dorothy Jordan actress; and Cliaries Farrell, actor.

in

To find what the stars have store for you tomorrow, select your birthday slax and read the corre sponding paragraph.

birthday star be your daily rude. AUGUST 10

AQUARIUS (Jan, 21-Feb. 19)--- Personal affairs are in the fort from now. Cement friendly rela- Monships that have a lasting value. PISCES (Fed. RO-15AT, 203- Unuminį events bearing

your personal 16n, Ste future and with to mate applore may occur now.

ARIES Chine, #1-Apr. 20)-- You will be wrime to upe foresight in all your important mctivities,

De ready to meet heavy sealal obligations over this kweek-end. There may be some business allend to, so well.

LIKA

(Sapt

24-Oct.

Handle pronil matters judiciously.

TAURUS (Apr. 21-May 21 If you are making a change in your Kving socommodations, this may be the appropriate me to meltie rangements,

*) You can afford to be a little anore EttyRrdinessmo, than, usual today. Ark for what you want-and get

SCORPIO (DEL 24-Nov. 2)

and environ.

· Bophaalé “on home mental, Interesta 18 all-important." A comantic journey may be in pro-

"BAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec, GEMINI (MAY This can be a felendly day, but New Intersets and changes can bring there is an undercurrent of vertices. increased thuslawn for life. With new. You want forward activity you it could be a bewod

romatice.

D

DOW. PCAFRICORN (DH 23 20)-- CANCER (Jume 14-July There can be nal realisation of your Thila bath, tượve to be the mast hoper and drewton, both - bisalciens, significantly important day Ahla and romanSKO. Gak sacity, what month. Baconbon playa en sopoEINLÍ

V&CARD SenSEMI

Q-The bidding has been: Bouth

West North East Pass 2.N.T. Pass

You, South, hold: AKQJ965 WAQ43 6A2 46

What do you do?

A-Bid three hearis. You have no intention of playing hearts but are on your way toward a ulam and may want to get to seven eventusity.

TODAY'S QUESTION Your partner reblds to three spades. What do you do?

Answer Tomorrow

CHESS

By LEONARD BARDEN

No. 24

From actual play; White to move and win.

London Esprata Service

TARGET

How many

words of

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from letters in the SQUAES ON the left in making each word, the fettörnin ench of the

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BOYS' AND GIRLS'

Chris Goes Visiting

and

-It Was A Long Climb To His Friends House-=-=

By MAX TRELL

HRISTOPHER

CRICKET

marble steps leading up to the big front door.

"I looked around for a bell came over to where Knarf to ring- But the only beil I Honid. the Shadow could fee was an enormous one Children, were sitting.

hanging way up at the top of the lower of the building.

what thought to myself, strange place for a bell to be!

"Whew!" he said. "I'm all out of breath!"

Hanid looked at him and saw how he was panting and said: "You certainly are, Chris!"

tower.

Near The Tower

I

down from the bodice through the waistline and cuts Into the skirt. Rather the effect of ni Elizabethan stomacher.

For evening there is a return to the mintature crinoline,

PROBLEM SOLVED

Loops, bands and clrcles dominate this excellent small collection. One exceptionally pretly chiffon dress has a loop that hangs from the back of the neek, passe; between the legs, Iders that will be copied.. and joins the walal in front. his double apron, front and back, which tie such side of the It certainly solves the prob hips with a ribbon bow; his en of sitting down elegantly. enormous sea urchin hat; fur or Charming were the cot-back clip ostrich which completely up-etarding Jacket collars and covera the hair; his umbrella tube dresses h thick twood, hts covers in cheap furs, ke His theories of loose-fitting wool

rock it If the plug sticks, gently from side to side as you pull, to loosen one connection at a tine.

•

•

Turn down sweater, blouse and jacket cuffs before launder- and the colled edges and folds will get proper attention,

opossum or musquash, to match jumper sults were simple yet con lining.

VETY smart, somewhat TC- miniscent of the early Chanel, Prelly trimmings sro the satin 1 M. Cardin keeps this up, bows, giant black buttons of he'll be a big name within a upholstery brald and

the year.

The 'It-Girl'

Hair-do

Comes Up To Date

WIT

ITH the fashion shows

"It's the easiest · stylo we've To prevent chamois gloves

in Paris and London ever had," says Mr French, who created it, "We don't have to new rage in hair- sell people the idea, they just from hardening after washing, comes a add a few drops of olive oil to styles. It is reminiscent of come in and aste for it, in fact the water in which they are the style Clara Bow, washed,

the chamois.

the I have to talk some clients out

MAGAZINE style first appeared in Lon-

"As I looked up I thought I W my friend the Pigeons "You look," Buld Knari, "us if you've been climbing up standing up near the top of the They waved down to a lot of stairs."

"I have," said Christopher me with their wings from one of the ledges. 'Come up, Cricket, hundreds and hundreds Christopher! they cooed. 'Come

right up!'

of them."

Curious Fact

All this seemed very curious, Knarf and Hanid wasted no time asking Christopher to tell them exactly where he had been.

"I don't know of any houses," sala Hanid, "that, have hundreds and hundreds of stair."

"Well," said Christopher, "this place that I visited lon't really.

house. It's much bigger

and more beautiful."

don.

The oll also helps to preserve "It Girl," started in the cf having the style if it really

1930's. The new style, called wouldn't sult them" the "hide-brow" look is Some of the top model girls making as much atir.as the have been wearing : Jennifer

Pat urchin eut did when that Hocking,

Goddard, Pa Marshall, Anne Gunning and Fat O'Reilly have all taken it up because it is easy to manage.

The An up-to-the-minute version

secret is in the cut. of this style caused a slir at the There is no elaborate setting on London collections. It is rollers, to give it height. The puffed-up froth of loose waves hair is simply twined up whisked round the face, but the hairpins and brushed out." The hair is lcked over the forehead brush Bhould be nylon with to the brows in a dente, tucked- sparsely placed bristles, and it under bang or a diagonally-set will hold its shape from fringe Upped with blonde, Abampoo to the next.

"I'm all out of breath," Chris told the Shadow

5-27

It must have been a spiral staircase," said Knorf, moking a round motton with his hand.

Wonderful Viow

Chris Cricket nodded. "The Pigeons were at the lop. walt- They lived right Lear the bell. They had wonderful view for miles and

"So up I west, I went In through the big door. I found myself in an enormous room.c bigger than all the rooms I've ing for me. ever seen in my Hea thousand ea times bigger!"

Knart puzzled.

and

a

miles around. You could see Habld looked houses and trees and parks and You people and automobiles, could even ace the river going "Who was living in that room, down to the ocean far away. Christopher?"

"But I was the bell

that

"At least I couldn't see any-

"Nobody," suld Christopher, interested me most of all,

"Is it ever rung?? I asked. body, There were a lot of 'Oh, yes,' said the Pigeons. "It "Where was it and how did chale around, standing in rows, rings every day and speelally

get there?"

Kaart asked There were soveral windows on Sunday mornings," " Christopher.

with coloured glass,

Cricket finished They Christopher lookod beautiful. They were his story and smiled. "Do you By this time, Christopher had shaped like flowers,

know what kind of a house the caught his beenth again. Не

Pigeons live in?" he asked. "It crossed all his legs (he seemed "I found another door. I went was a church!" to have six or eight of them), in He took a stick of barley sugar stairs,

you

and

started climbing the Khart and Hanld both amlied Round and round the and said yes, they had guessed

that too!

out of his pocket and had a stairs went "

Finally couple of licks of it,

he settled himself down telling

the whole story, starling from the beginning of his adventure in the place with the "hundreds and hundreds of stairs,"

Visited Friends.......

"For a long time" he began, "my friends the Pigeons have beer asking me to come and soc them. They had given me the address of the place where they were living-so this morning. after I had had my breakfast, I docided to go

'around to

'200

Them

"I walked down the alivet, crossed over to the park, went through the park and finally, Dacing the panic on the other side, 1 came to the place where the Pigeons were lying, D wam nil zander of atone. It was [very»:bbrutitul ple ThanNT WONG

Rupert and the Old Hat-36

Rupert has to make up' hla mind voice of the scarecrow sounds very quickly. I know it's wrong to happy." This is a red-letter day talk to a scarecrow, in daylight,” for me haven't, had so much ho says, but, mustn't waste company for months Wall, time. Surely the farmer won't you'll soon have more," Rupert mind." "Changing his direction he smiles. Kya Varranged for "Mr. makes for the fence and soon is and him. Cuckoo to coors and stay. approaching Odmeded again with you, probably for four **What, you again ?? the aquaky, montha, "How will that suit 2:

Light waves were brushed out over the head and flicked back on to the checks and forelinad for this casual style, modefied by Pamela Crampton. It is ideal for the new ilde-sweeping hata as no strarely enda show behlad and the fringe sofiens the baro, off-the-face line.

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