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THE CHINA MAIL, MONDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1961.

WOMANSENSE

Try pork the way they eat it in Java

THE telephone rang

Darling said my

Dutch friend Magda. "Come brand- to lunch-I've got a new way of cooking pork."

by JEAN SOWARD

und half a cup of milk; the juice of hall

lemon 2

anti

She paused for effect, and tublespoonfuls of cream. then addert: "It's called Carbonades Javaauises."

חללינן

"Carbonadest I raid accusing- By "Doush's thei mean beer?"

"Net

li's Javanaise," Bold Megha The Javanese piace the beer with stock, curry JO11 range peel, Joker

gulve ang cream."

"Att

runt" i conceded #sly, "ti conie,”

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TO MAKE: Brown the pork tenks lightly on each side by ying them in the butter, which you have Brs de very hot Sali Diom. and put them on one sade 19

saucepan, while you brown the onions,

and velery acel, chapped up very Grange

the same frying-pun in which

the pork you cooked Straks Sal 10 laste.

Pork the When These are And Fru glad I did.

golden and Javanese way turned it to be getting soft m.x in the soup-

succulent well worth the

and then, mp.

Sponfum of four. lumps of pig bathing

slowly, sturing all the time, a miraculously light, ungreasy but cuplul of stock (Bonillon cube flavoursome sauce, full of little will de to which you have ehunks of chiqqal

added a ruffrespoonful of curty celery and served with a large powde Add finally, nulf a cup ple of plan balon rive

I recommend

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YOU NEED (FO 4 Toples 4 pork streky, cuf from the leg: two of celery: mali slick

of butter; a ourous; & walnut soupspoonful of flour; & coffee. spoon.ated curry powie

of orange peel, a cup of stock

of nulk

It's

going to be a

white fashion Christmas

THE secret behind a

successful Christ-

mas, party-wise, is the same whether you are a hostess: Work to a plan.

The hostess needs to plan her parties it as much de- tail as a general going into battle. Packing a large num- ber of hungry people into a small

is a space needs Istrategic operation.

The inveterate parly-guet, on 1 other hand, needs to work her wardrobe with just as much care if she is not going 10 fritter away her money he the best way of stretching a basic set The party budget is irave

Now pour the contents of the fryang-pan over the pork steaks. even the saucepan onc the whole thing to simmer for not less than half an hour and Tot more than an hour

Just before serving, stir in the

juice of half a lemon and lau tablespoonfuls of cream.

London Expres Serrtel

LADY LUCK-

YOUR CHINA MAIL HOROSCOPE

MONDAY, DECEMBER 18

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AQUARIUS (January 21-Febru- presentation nels

ry 19): His none too early to begin saving, if you want to avond tinancial worries in your

based on what you can afford

Later years. PISCES February 20-March

26) Although a sport you en- Jy is geval for your trait. there is such a thing as over- doing it ARIES (March 21-April W:

Instead difficulties

O

magnifying

to give

VIRGO (August 22-September 221: Avid undue worry about minor indispositions, which in no way reflect on y sir general health

LIBRA September 23-October 221 If you are dissatisfied with progress in the career SOL

3:01 you have chasem, it may be too late to make a change.

(Otober 23-Novem-

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SCORPIO

Whir hangad. trust your proven ability cope with farm TAURUS

(April 20-May 20): Continue to aim at ultimate Independence, but don't make The mistake of starting on your owŋ ton soon

GEMINI May 21 June 21): A)-

though you may feel fully en titled to an increase in salary, be careful how you phrase

your request CANCER (June 22-July 21

Avoid being taken in by the highly respectable appearance surewhat

of

of a person dubious character. LEO (July 22-August 21): Your

contribution towards an office

of mix-and-match separates

For

A white Christmas

There is

a while

こ

as

Christmas

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the way, everywhere this

as far year

fashion is

make concerned. Synthetics possible to own a white party dress that can be washed. drip- dried and back in the fray in a matter of hours. For cocktail wear there is { white sheath

from a dress made

crocheted fibre that can be dunked JEL detergent every time it is used, is brightened by a vivid pink tle-bell

Topping the bill for informsl parties is a two-piece dress 10 wool The skirt creamy white is almost straight bul it has Just enough swing in it to look informal The bloused top connes in two versions, with sleeves or without, and is crowned by a thick white ribbed wool collar This is just the kind of ou any wonten can wear all round the clock, for its formality de- pends enurely

the upun jewellery and accessories used

ber 211 Your morale will get Glitter for the

a big boost today from some- one who is not usually Javish with his praise.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22- Golden Girl

December 21 If you take the initiative in a group action, you may be held responsible for its possible failure CAPRICORN (December 22- January 20): By being to ag- gressive with a person in 211~ thority, you will be far less likely to gain your point.

BIRTHDAY: YOUR

If your birthday is this week, you will find a symbol of guod fortune in a gift of a crystal bowl.

The woman who really wants to make it the whitest Christ- mas of all will wear Bnkle- length culottes eut like bell- boltomed trousers made from a double thickness of while chiffon, handed with braid

Left: White for Christmas day—in the form of a wool worsted two-piece with a band-

Right: knitted turtle-necked collar.

White for Christmas evening-in the form of a wish- able short evening dress in draped Ban-lon, bow-tied at the waist.

stene

the party else around glitters A simple Chanel suit in chain-mail stitch glitter will be almost a standard uniform in London for cocktail and party wear, this Christmas, now that this particular fashion has come. down to a price to suit every- ane's purse.

Another show-stopper for the Christmas season is a sleeveless shirt-waister in glittering cloth- of-gold fabri with a basket weave effect. This is newer Other new glitter fabrtes include than taking your gold straight.

a vivid jersey in emerald green, red and turquoise blue with a built-in sparkle.

The girl who really wants

to be talked about this season has to find something that will outshine all that glitter, and there is only one way to do It; wear 9 carat gold.

One chain of fashion stores

who specialise in high-fashion clothes have designed a two- piece. a pullover and calf-length pants in fine kid, overlaid in

Bold

It ooks so simple, and so expensive, that it has all the glitter girls green. with envy. Accessories to go with it, for the incoming greedy, include a basket-work for while, everything handbag lacquered with gilt,

Apart from the fashion

CHILDREN'S CORNER

Rainy Predictions

-Pixie O'Gay Doesn't Believe Any Of Them--

By MAX TRELL

PIXIE O'GAY, the most cheer-

ful Pixie in O'Cheer Hall, started walking across the grass in the park.

Pixie O'Gay was a Park Pixie O'Cheer Hall was under the roots of the Old Oak that grew

in the middle of the park.

It was a beautiful day.

Greeted O'Gay

"It doesn't look like rain at ali," said Pixie O'Gay. "How cao that silly Goose think going to rain just because feathers feel curly?"

it's her

At that moment. Pixie O'Gay met a Toad. He was sitting on a rock snapping at Flies.

"Beautiful day, isn't it, Tond?" asked Pixie O'Cay.

"It's beautiful now," answered the Toad. "But it's going to rain.'

againt Pixie

"Beautiful day, isn't it?" Pixie O'Gay said to the Goose.

He met a Mole who

"Good morning, Pixie O'Gay," sald Knar! and Hanid, the

"How can you Teli?" asked Shadow Children with the

O'Gay. Turned-About Names. They

"I can emell it," said the Toad. it was a fine day but said were sitting on a park bench,

"I can smell the ram coming. heard a rumble of thunder. "Good morning."

Once said Pixie

O'Gay

He met a Mouse who said it O'Gay "It's beautiful today, walked on

was a wonderful day but she isn't it? There's not a cloud

of lightning is wrong!" he had seen a flash

out of the corner of her eye. along.

He met a Bee who warned can smell the rain "Nobody

him to go home and get an coming! There isn't a cloud in

umbrella,

in the sky."

"That Toad

"The Weatherman saul it was said as he sauntered

going to rain," said Hamid,

"That's what he sald,

right," said Knart.

all the sky.

Poob said Pixie O'Gay. " don't believe it. The Weather- man is wrong!"

Pixie O'Gay walked on. Down

at the edge of the pond he met

a white feathered Goose.

"Good morning, Goose," said Pixle "O'Gay. ^ "Beautiful day, isn't it 2ཐn! 1 sen

"Good morning to you,"

"

dark glasses with pure gold frames and a big gold pencil in a fine gold chain.

by

JANE ROGERS

think you

under-dress; people simply don't core.

The hostess who has the party routine well sewn up, however, will add a personal note to her

invitation to give her guests a lead on the sort of clothes they should wear.

From the undecided guest's point of view, the perfect party partnership is a bare- topped or scoop-necked dress with a bell-shaped skirt, top- ped by a little cover-up jacket tipped with fur.

There is a lot of fur about this year, strictly as a status- symbol rather than for warmth. Glant fur cuffs turn a little black dress into a big black dress and the same gues for a band of black fox round the hem of a straight sheath dress.

One designer has gone step further and made a dress with a bution-on band of fox round the skirt - If you get sold you can unbutton it and wear it round your nock Instead.

Arriving at a party in your best black velvet when everyone else is wearing jeans can be em- For informal parties, there are barrassing but at least you plenty of ideas around for the have pald your hostess the com- woman who makes her own pliment of dressing up for the clothes, like the sweater that occasion, for it's an insult to grew to full-dress length.

It is

PLANS FOR PARTY FOOD

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THE hostess who likes to star shapes from gold toil, and set a fashion in food the decorations at either end of the table were gold glass balls won't be serving canapes from the Christmas tree, piled with her cocktails this into pyramids. Christmas.

There are a handful of golden rules that make any party go with a swing.

Instead she will be feeding her guests with something more substantial

One: like Smorgasbrod,

Clear the room com- the Scandinavian open sand- pletely of knick-knacks, favou- wich. Cut into bite-size chunks rite pieces of pottery, small they are just as easy to serve as tables, and put the chairs round small bits-and-pieces and they the sides. No one is going to look extravagant.

look at the decor, and everyone must have

circulate. room to Roll up the carpet too, if the party is likely to become lively, to save damage from spilled drinks.

Rye bread plain brown or agreed white loaves cut into slices can he take anything from the humble sardine to cottage cheese and pineapple, cold sausage or meat,

Two: Provide dozens of ush- with paprika or tomato slices to give exira colour. To give her trays to cut down on cigarette open sandwiches extra zing, the burns on the furniture, and as hostess with the mostest will many chairs as you can, plus spread them first with a mix- a sprinkling of cushions for any- ture of butter and spiced one who insists on sitting on mayonnaise.

the window-sill or the floor. Christmas table decorations Three: Provide plenty of in- ng ulong until he reached the viled him to snuggle under the chestnut tree. There lie came rock as soon as it began raining. are edible this year. Instead of expensive food rather than only

"But it isn't going to rain." using candle-sticks it is

sprinkling of caviar. And if con- on a Squirrel, happily chewing

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steak-and- Pixie O'Gay kept telling him-sidered smart to

push your star a chestnut.

self. "Nobody can tell it's going tapers into well-polished, rosy kidney pudding, don't be

it. If you're A heart of white cab- proud to rain because their feathers apples. feel curly or because they think bage is used as a base for cock- providing a hot buffet, invest in came speckling they can smell it or because tall sticks loaded with a variety some candle-lit plate-warmere down through the leaves of the they see a cloud behind some of goodies. At one party the to avoid constant dashes to and tree. The Squirrel looked as bill or because they think they hostess even begged a pig's head from the kitchen. though he was wearing a coat hear thunder or think they see

Pixie O'Gay continued walk-

Met many friends

The sunshine

TC-

of many colours.

plied the Goose. "It's a bean- But i's going tiful day now.

Pixle O'Gay raised his eye brows. How can you tell?” he asked.

Walked away

"What a beautiful morning it is" said Pixie O'Gay.

The Squirrel stopped chewing for a moment.

"It's fine right now, but It's

And he met a Beetle who in-

lightning."

Returned to bench

Pixie O'Gay had come back

Dow

from the butcher, lacquered it with gold and stuck an apple in its mouth for a table centre- piece.

to the bench on which Knart Party rules

and Manid were still sitting.

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going to rain," sald. the Squir- *Your Weatherman 19 ial

-to serve

too

“Goiting the quests" to stay- If your party has landed in the doldrums, is an easy matter if you serve a batch of hot drinks -mulled wine perhaps with biscuits, cake or hot sausages.

Getting the Arceste, too, Fisher party draps onto the rel. was just talking to a wrong," he said. "There's only table decors that I have no more strategy dave

One of the most successful early hours: Swallow. She flow straight up one way you can tell if it's go for a long time was done most arranged: blad that your My feathers feel curly said in the sky and she said she saw ing to rain and-" the Good Whenever my a small black cloud way behind

side entirely in white, and it cost and best friend will loudly enz feathers feet curly I know it's that hill on the other elder And at that moment, Knarf only few shillings The

the pond."

apriointed and Hanid and Pixie O'Gay all length table cloth waE RAM and his "departure felt the same thing. A raindrop Laundered white cheat, and the wells and putting on los cost, Pixie O'Gay crossed this path had Müllerton fanmás bf each crockery was pisin white chias, from one and walked to a grove of trees of their nodes. Away they all from a chain store. But it was magic, and and bushes.

not' on individual mau out in the fint:

Pie O'Day walked -GWAY"/-- "THE" TIKANIKunstinterna on the blades UTara N and turned them Hoidot

made from wide wasp stripes of crocheted silk and has a shloy leather belt notched round the watst, plus push-up sleeves that stay that way because they are elasticated.

Another piece of glamour for the price of a yard or so of material is the overblouse or dress made from black silk ringed with eye-lash length

tringing.

is the jewellery.

The more the betler motto for Christmas of you wore three rows of beads last year, this year you'll make it six Never even than mixed beads are long jawelled tassels swinging on the end of ropes of chain. You can wear them how you will pinned onto a suit, lucked into the top pocket of a jacket or wound round and round your neck in a coil.

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JACOBY BRIDGE

Ithe jump raise from one to TN the early days of contract

three was played as a strong, but not absolutely forcing, bid. Today most players use it as a foreing bid if the

man who raise has not gives the Jump passed. But if he has passed, it merely shows 10 lo 12, or possibly 13, supporting points.

North has just about the ideal hand for this bid. He has 9 points in tugh cards and 12 points in support.

South probably should have passed at three spades. He had a real minimum opening, but South was one of those players who believes in playing every hand in game.

He was lucky enough to make

It, with an overtrick. He won

♥CARD Senses♦|

The biding has been:

Krat South West Pa

Pass 14

North

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Pass 3

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PRES

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Pass Pass

You, South, hold:

AEQ1087 92 ◆K54 4AS13

What do you do?

A-Biả six spades only. You may make seven, bat the fact that partner bid two spades after one spade should restrain you from gambling for a grand slam.

TODAY'S QUESTION Instead of raising spades your partner rebid two hearts over your one spade response. What do you do in this case?

Answer Tonzorrow

NORTH (D) 4K972

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EAST

AJ 20

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North

Rest Santh

Pan

Pass 14

Pass

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Pan

Pass

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Opening lead—♣ J

the trump opening in his own hand and promptly tuld down the king of hearts. West grab- bed the trick and led a second trump. South won that in his own hand, led the four of hearts and finessed dummy's nine.

He had nothing to fear since If the finesse lost he would be able to discard a club and o diamond on the last two hearts in dummy.

When the finesse worked, he This played dummy's queen. dropped the jack, whereupon South still got his two discards. This left him with only three diamonds. He lost onc and ruffed the other two in dummy.

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bottle towards the South Seas." he says. "So I've tied strong seaweed to it, and one of our express fishy is taking it to Rocky Bay. Now, let's be off. We must waste no more time."The Sea- serpent takes up the strain and away they go at top speed. ALL RIGHTS RESERVEDÍ

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