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THE HONGKONG' TELEGRAPH. TUESDAY, MARCH 2, 1937.

FOR MEN

An article about A

NEW SUIT

-but

it wasn't what I ordered

GET on very well with my tailor. I think it is because I am the kind of man who always knows what he wants.

I have just bought a new suit,

pels to be broad and expansive: two buttons on the cuff, two in front.

Mr. Blacklawes listened to my In- structions. I could see that he was carefully turning over each detail in

his mind.

Choosing Patterns Was Exhausting

I was rather set on getting some sort of Hght blue material. I already have two dark blue suits and I didn't particularly want a third. But after looking at some of the light blues I wasn't so sure. And I noticed that with each new book of patterns the shade of blue got steadily darker.

Finally Mr. Blacklawes showed me a dark blue material which, he said, was popular among his smart clients. stripes or checks. It was a serge, unadorned by either It rently did seem

to be the thing we were looking for. And Mr. Bincklawes said, "If you'll allow me to say so, I think that's the onc."

I agreed.

It has turned out to be a very good

We spent a good deal of time suit: True, it is not unlike any other I had been thinking about examining rolis of materal. Al- sult I have ever had, but it has the getting a new sult for some though a number of the cloths were advantage of being more quiet and time. Whenever I saw a man roughly what I was after, none of restrained than some of my others."

Of course, as Mr. Blacklawes point- wearing a suit which appealed them fitted in exactly with my needs. to me I made a mental note of In the end Mr. Blackdawes brought ed out, I couldn't have two slits up-the out some pattern books, and we spent back of the jacket with a dark blue it.

I mude rather a lot of mental notes, but in the end a composite picture of the sult I wanted energed from the back of my, mind litte clear-cut photograph,

My Mind

Was Made Up

So I went along to my tailor. And, unlike most men, I knew. beforehand exactly what I wanted.

Mr. Blacklawes (he's the head of the firm) was pleased to see me,

I explained my requirements: light grey tweed with a large cheek and

ten minutes running through these, sult. Nor would it have been ad-

When we had gone through

visable for the jacket to be long and couple of dozen pattern books, it loose-fitting. The lapels are quite began to look as though all the light narrow really, and there are threo grey materials with checks were tou huttons in front and four on cach! showy for me. So we started on the cuff.

dark grey materials. There were any number of these to choose from,

I don't know about you, but I

When I Have

always thinks that dark grey is a My Next Suit horribly drab colour.

But I am entirely satisfied with my

Mr. Blacklawes agreed with me new suit. It's a good job I'm the about dark grey being a depressing type of man who always knows what colour. He said he would not re he wants-and gets 11

"Why not n commend it for me.

shade of blue?" he suggested.

Afterthought; My next suit is go- Ing to be light grey, with a large At first I did not think much of check and two slits up the back of two slits up the back of the Jackel the idea. But Mr. Blacklawes nus. the jacket. was what I wanted. I sald I wished a way with him. He pointed out the jacket to be long and loose that you could never go wrong with fting: the pockets to have flaps; the Blue.

THREE COLUMN ARTICLE ON

ECCENTRIC

seems

WAGERS

Fon

R.B.W.

sum in-

Ben-

THE the THE races and Test matches pro- Bland never made a wrillen nole ner named Crucifix. The

occasion for more of a bet in his life, although many volved was £5,000.

involved thou-

Surplice was the

born to general wagering than any other of his transactions type in Hongkong. People who sands of pounds. He could not write, Crucifix, and in the course of time would not dream of doing such a but he had a tenacious memory, and he won the wager for Lord George thing at other times have their was never known to make a mis- Bentinck. He came home first in the modest bets in February cach year. take. It was his practice to give an Derby of 1848, Success, however, But the day of the really big account of the day's activities to his was tempered by bitterness. *

Old-time wife each evening, and she commit- tinck had owned winners of every donc. wagers plungers may have found a thrill ted them to paper,

big race except the Derby, and Sur- plice had passed out of his possession This when its victory was recorded. particular ambition to win the Blue One of the adventurous spirits Riband of the Turf Was never died of who had occasion to deal with Crock realised, for Lord George ford, Bland, and the rest, was the heart failure a few months later, at "Never has gambling reached such self-styled "Colonel Denis O'Kelly, the age of 46.....

who left humble Irish home to a wildly extravagant pitch as it did

in staking thousands on a fancied horse or on the throw of dice, but it Irish Luck

is doubtful if they ever found any, parilcutar happiness. Ruin was the

fate of innumerable men who played

for high stakes.

aler

in the Regency period. Racing, make a fortune in London Town. Able to Lose prize-fighting, cricket matches, cock- Unable to road or write in his youth, fighting, and the card-tables were but having a handsome figure and

Great gambler though he was, he

the usual subjects for big bela; but a ready wit, the dashing Denis was did much for the benefit of racing in so fiercely did the fever rage in some soon able to discard his occupation as general, and he it was who restored chairman to enjoy rich the waning glories of Goodwood a

hundred years ago. of the hard-living Corinthians that a sedan

His views on the they were ready to make any form patronage from people of quality. of competition the excuse for indul- The foundations of his fortune ethics of wagering were strong. He used to say that no mun should make sands of pounds, were only one of were laid when he bought cheaply a bet if he could not afford to lose.

gence. Geese races, involving thou-

the famous horse Eclipse. In one, In sharp contrast to Lord George the curious spectacles seen at New-year and Ave months of racing Bentinck was Lord Falmouth who market about this time.

Eclipse won £25,000 and numerous

rous won £200,000 in stake money but trophies, and retired unbeaten. His indulged in only one modest gamble

a distance of 50 miles in one hour, There would be nothing remarkable

On one occasion Jumes Dougins, progeny carried off £150,000 in stake in his life. Earl of March and Rugien, who was money, and three of his sons won He had a filly named Queen Bertho known to his intimates as "Old the Derby. Two at them, Young running in the Oaks in 1863, but claimed that he would send a letter Eclipse (1701) and Serjeant (1704) faneled her chances so little that he

were owned by O'Kelly,

considered withdrawing her from the race. The Irishman was a gambler all his of a similor mind, but Mrs. Scott held John Scott, his trainer, was in such a thing to-day, but this was before there were railways und tele- life, und yet when he died at the at the opposite view. She told Lord Kruphs, and as there was no horse of 51, he included a clause in his will Falmouth she was willing to bet him living capable of travelllag at such that one beneficiary this nephew sixpence Queen Bertha would win, if a speed, the Earl appeared to be at should forfelt £500 every time only he could leave the ally in the tempting the impossible.

made a bet on the Turf. Somehow, race. Smilingly the trifling bot was

nephew managed to other, the As might be expected, there was evade this penalty, for he owned, accepted. Queen Bertha won, and

Mrs.

Scott received her "winnings" no lack of "takers" for this particu- bred, backed, ran and rode racc-

to toss the

instructed them swiftly from one to another until the Atty miles was completed,

or

he

lar wager, but "Old Q" beat them horses, and became a member of the mounted in a brooch.

The general gambling of olden days by wile. He enclosed the letter in a Jockey Club. O'Kelly, for all his was shared by the jockeys, and the hollow cricket ball, engaged 24 wit, never reached that rank, cricketers to form a wide circle, and Well-known plungers of a later story is told that in 1824 Jem Robin- son backed himself to win the hall period were Lord George Bentinck Derby, the Oaks, and a bride in one

and an Ear! who, on

one occasion, week. He staked £10 at 100 to 1- actually backed their fancies before and won. the horses were born.

Another jockey named Forth, who Lord George was roused from sleep rode Frederick to victory in the to indulge in this particular transac- Derby of 1829, picked up £20,000 by Squire Osbaldstone, another famous ton. The Earl wanted to back the backing himself, no menn feat for a sporting character, once rode 200 future offspring of a mare named man over sixty years of oge.

39 miles in 8 hours

to win his rival liked to nominate. Ben- most of the riders were willing to a bet. Captain Mulcaster rode from linck took him at his word and the take chances to increase their Income. London to York without change of mare he selected was an Oaks win-

for mount

Break-Neck Rides

howling storm at Newmart, in a Miss Whip, against that of any mare Jockeys' wages were very low, and

400

guinens. Captain

Robert Barciny, a well-known athlete,

walked a thousand miles over rough rouds, In a. thousand

consecutive

hours, and so great was the interest in this fent that a tolol of something- like £100,000, changed hands in

wagers,

It was Captain Barclay, too, who challenged Jem Belcher, the prize- ring champion, to throw a stone a hundred yards, first with the right, hand and then with the left. Belcher performed both feats with something to spare, and won a £10 stake.

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your

THE shot shown in this diagram THE

is one which every snoeker player should master.

It is played when you are snookered in the position given. There must be a certain degree of luck about potting the ball in the top pocket, but if you Judge your swerve carefully and get the right point of contact off the cushion the ball is bound to go down.

In this instance the swerve im- parts sting and pace to the cue ball of the cushion and con- sequently a sharp contact on the ball to be polled.

In swerving, strike the cue ball a sharp, crisp shot on the side In the direction in which you want to make the ball swerve. One important thing to remem- ber: raise the butt of your cue when striking for a swerve.

“TELEGRAPH'S" NEW SERIAL

SINCLAIR LEWIS'

"DODSWORTH"

with

A Picturisation of which will be released in Hong- kong shortly by United Artists

fault with bla daughter's wanagement WHAT HAS GONE beforE

of the bonse; be groused and grum- Sam Dodsworth, automobile manu-bled like an irritable old Invalid

Finally the long awaited cable ar facturer, la persuaded by his wife to sell his business, and a dragged of rived, Dodsworth read it and turned

pate. by her to Europe, there to enjoy his "It's nothing," he told his daughter. new-found trieure. He doesn't injoy "This isn't from mother."

it, and wante return home. But Only Matey, Tubby's wife, gyenge Fran, his wife, ir luxuriating in the the trouble, and followed him when he left the room. Alone with her he company of Parisian acquaintances— of them Dodsworth is extremely sus-confessed that the cable was from picious and refuses to join him. Sheran: She was not returning.

What did she way Mutey de- wants her final fling before she grows mauded. mikidle-aged,

Ham read the cable: "Want a few more months Europe. Hepa rou har. leg good time at home."

CHAPTER 4

Ainter was shocked by Fran's Dodsworth, as usual, gave to to thoughtlessness, but Dodsworth de- Fran, He Murned home without her. Lended his wife.

His friends

She's were shocked when

not thoughtless, She's they greeted himu. Ile bad aged teniscared. Seared of growing old,”

"She's not thoughtless" Dodsworth spoke slowly. "Just scared. Beared of growing old,"

years this man who had gone to Europe to recapture his youth,

"That's very smart of you, Bam," Matey said, looking at Dodsworth with new respect.

He found his daughter Emlig, and her husband, Harry, installed com When Dodsworth was fondly alone, fortably in the Dodsworth mansion; he went to the telephone and began somewhat too comfortably, to suit speaking alowly! Dodsworth. It was true ho bad turn- *Western Union. ...Samuel Dode- ed the place over to them, and had worth speaking, Take à cable. Going Same address Fiven them no reason for expecting to Mrs. Dodsworth. film return, but it hurt him noverthe as my last, yes... Ready? 'Balling lens to find that his sou-in-law was Aquitania Wednesday meet me nt And take carrying around the keys to his cel- Crillon Parle, love, Sam," Jer, so that be whe unable to offer another. To a. D. Kurd, Manager

'Baling' Tabby Pearson a drink when his Dodsworthcar, Paris. friem came to vielt him. He was Aquitania Wednesday Biop Using tempted to explode, too, when he is utmost discretion ascertain day to day covered that bia tobacco humidor had address Arnold Isella of Paris Stop been given away to a colghbor, for Keep me informed wireless. Bigned Uso as a flower raro.: A fower vase! Dadsworth." ' Dodsworth controlled himself with difficulty.

*

And so it was in Paris that Dods- Even worse was the feeling that worth next mat his wife, at the ap- ho was in his daughter's way, Slepointed pines and time.. Fran was was glad to see him, and gave him nervous; Dodsworth equally so. Bho no reason to complain, but he could began to talk rapidly letter coming not help but observe that ùls presence "You_ crossed my

or

in the house made her uncomfort- over. I suppose you don't know that able.

Madamo de Teuable and I had quito Dodsworth Inred no better with bisa row. Ol, you were right about her, ald erontre. They were all occupied Bam! She said things to me I couldn't In the world of affairs-and Dods possibly forgive! Ho I left ber and worth and no affairs of his own to dis: did some travelling on my own. I'd eusa with them. A visit to his old always wanted to aen Barrits! plant revealed to him that he was course I was alone there, but..." completely out of the plcture. Haz- She paused, suddenly aware of the zard, blo old general manager, was Oxity of her husband's gaze. Installed in bi ofice. Ia greeting "Vlist ure you looking at?" she was cordial, but it became apparent said, auddenly afraid. "Why did you to Dodsworth that he was interrupt make me learo Biarrits and come all lag the day of an extremely busy inan, this way?"

Dodsworth stood bin Isolation as

"I'm expecting a caller," Dodswortli

There was a knock at the door. "Come in," Dodsworth entled. And Aruold Iselin entered!

long as he could, and then determinaald steadily. "I sent him a telegram." edly valled his wife, requesting her return Until an auswer ennio to his cable he was like a wild man. guarreled with Tubby Pearson, hi brat friend, about a trille; he found

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1 The tanner's quarter in on English community (iwo words).

D Caricaturist of Victorian days

(two words),

10 Normal.

11 One of the U.S.A.

12 Red Indlan.

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14 River of Italy.

10 Cut.

18 It may be a pain or merely fancy, but it makes me stern. 20 A whole ship or part of one. 21 Frightened to include a relative: 22 Cup.

24 Thank an African for the

charges,

27 Material.

20 Motorists generally And this

occurs in an accident.- 30 This little creature occurs in a

Shakespearean play tille.

31 Island of Scotland.

34 Not the desired direction, for

progress.

35 A raverlo is comic.

36 Sweet in evidence when the recent agreement about tho Dardanefles was concluded (two words).

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1 Presumably they often gel draughts in this part of an inn. 2 For this sort of attack you want

help in a clrole.

3. Treca.

4 Sheller.

5 Little pigs make n noise in the

distance.

0 This Scottish island suggests I

am not yet hatched out.

7 A drug.

Ls

B A ship of olden days, 13 This

in Ecore

Д game singularly rare, and the purist in language would say it was thus comparatively Impossible. 15 Enlarge in one direction.

17 A palindrome Hile,

10 A bit of diplomatic action,

20 To acquire a backward sheep. 22 This insect advises a tribe to

run away.

23 Fillet.

26 The idea suggests a fish with the characteristic of the cuttle.

20 Alarm about one letter makes

this special charge,

27 A great Empire-bullder. 28 "Paried" (anag).

32 This formed part of Noah's ark. 33 Part of a ship or port,

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