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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-06
ATLANTIC CITY
She Again Lays Claim to Title
Playground of the Nation"

Atlantic CITY. April o. SATURDAY nights
are Saturday nights these spring time
days down by the sea. II is usually on
, saline breezes. and it is on Saturday
nights that they turn out on masse for
their initial promenade along the Wooden
Wsv II is the beginning of the far
famed Atlantic City weekend festivities
festivities that occur ffty-two times q
year.
Governor James f. Fielder OF New
Jersey. successor through kindly crcum-
stances To Woodrow Wilson, was an in
terested spectator of the Boardwalk
promenade last Sunday And it was a
real promenade. under real spring sky,
with a real spring temperature. The
thermometer registered 50 degrees. the
highest recorded during Walk prom
enade this spring This temperature in
vites light gowns and spring time mill
linery. and they were on display. brilliant
in tints and coors. with the "cerse" girl
holding her own. More than half a hun
dred bathers took a try" AT the surf
which was heavy. 4 number ventured
bul ipl iiuHui'h S"ih swirl, Jul the
ma jority Rugged the shore and the warm
cr sands.
The city-by-the-sea is much frequented
by foreign visitors and especially during
the present spring season Conversations
carried on i'm tho French. German
or Italian language are of frequent oc-
currence i'm the Hobbies and exchanges OF
the high class beachfront hotels And
the foreigner is always easily spotted on
the walk-he is open eyed and wonder
struck al the continuous procession of
well dressed men and women.
And the sight of dark young man,
with tiny goatee studying English from
French English phrase book on the
portico OF high priced beach front hotel
adds To the interest Of the foreigner on
the walk. and one wonders whether he
purposes going out among the promenad-
ing throngs TO make love or fortune after
he has mastered his English phrases
Weary OF the clamor of thousands of
victims of the white plague. who are
daily beseeching him for an application of
his serum that has been heralded to the
world as a sure cure for tuberculosis.
Dr. f. f. friedman. OF Berlin Ger
MANY. is seeking rest and quietude in At
lantic city.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-06

riding and splendid playing Pracu'e
games will bc held every Tuesday Thurs
DAY and Saturday until the team rs picked
which will represent America In the IN
ternatlonal matches at Meadowbrook IN
June.
The governors Of the Country club are
arranging for a gala day and polo ball,
which will be held al the club Saturday
evening. April %. This event Will proba-
bly, take the place OF the annual morse
show and symkhana games. but viii in
clude golfng events and other games.
There will probably be polo dinner given
in honor Of the visiting polo players. who
are here playing in the practice games.
Tonight Mrs. Jasper Lynch II giving
large dinner and ball for her daughter.
Miss Louise Lynch. AT the Country Club.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-06
THE SOLUTION OF F. n. NJ.

Among number Of answers. one 81
the best comes from r. H. NJ. Flushing
Long Island as follows.
I'm tho query hand of to-day's Tribune.
North should lead low diamond. as the
honors iu diamonds are undoubtedly Ill
vided between his adNersaries. II ne
leads his ace he cannot get in again. "
tie adversary plays club he leads low In
diamonds again Then he gets IN with
ace OF diamonds or clubs. thus making
three diamonds. three clubs and acc of
spades. n ne opens spades he may find
West with King. queen and 10 with one
or Two others. and %" cannot possibly
make the suit East probably has ten
ace 10 protect. and tho only tenace he
can hold b. the king. jack o. diamonds.
Tie probability Of four diamonds IN one
hand is very small as that would have
made q long heart suit in the Other hand.
and hence hid In hearts. The diamond
and heart strength Is clearly divided.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-06

Score-Lovc all. rubber game
South opened with a no-trump declaia-
ton. very proper bid at q love-all score.
AZ an advanced score requiring four
tricks Of JOSS for game club deciara-
ton would be- recommended. West on an
approximate "two-suitcr properly d'-
clared two hearts North supported his
partner by declaring two no-trump.
After East and West had passed. West
thought he could risk another heart bid
and accordingly declared three hearts.
North doubled but South took MIN out
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-06
NEWS NOTES FROM OUT OF TOWN SOCIAL CENTRES

Mrs. George Fa!es Baker entertained at
dinner for Mrs. w. W. McAIpin at Edge
mere Saturday. Among the guests were
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lloyd Herbert. Mr.
and Mrs T b. Stearns, Mr.. and Mrs
we'll Lester.
Mrs. George Fales Baker was the guest
of honor at card party given by the
Hearts club al the Country Club Monday
The Little Log Cabin Tea House was
the scene Of an informal tea Wednesday
when Miss Eleanor Ferris entertained for
a number OF friends among the cottage
colpnN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-06
LAKEWOOD
Polo Players Begin Practice for
international Matches.

Lakewood. y. j.. April 8 Nearly hfteen
hundred people were present when the
first ball was thrown on the polo field at
Georgian Court Tuesday afternoon ior
the practice game between the players IN
vited by tho Polo Association The ground
was I'm fine shape and DeyereuX Milburn
and Larry Waterbury won the applause
Of the large thronG ny their spectacular
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-06
THE EXPLANATION OF WEST.

West vigorously defended his ac;io;
when asked To- explain his departure from
the customary high sequence opening lead.
His explanation was that with a dummy
probably void OF cards of entry. sup
ported in this belief by his strong holding.
his first duty was to exhaust any small
heart in Souths hand, which a lead ~
North's indicated strong suit would ac-
CoInplish
While there was some merit in West
view of the heart situation II was de-
cidedlv too dangerous AN opening lead.
especially iu view of the fact that an
original club lead would nave enabled
West 10y seeing the dummy. To Judge
properly the best continuation. While
sometimes ar advantage may be gained
by leading the opponents suit. better re-
suits are generally obtained by avoid
ing the suit which lead often helps
To- esta hliSh
The attention of those players who are
too eager To bid their own hands - called
10 an apparent anomaly in North and
Souths hands While North's hand APP
pears To be stronger in Trick value AT his
declaration. yet careful ANALYSIS will show
tie face value of the combined hands to
be one trick stronger at South'S declara-
a.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-06

up with his ace an opportupity Tor al
extra trick by a spade ruff Would he Of
fered. After leading the ace of club.
the doubtful eXpediency OF leading the
ace followed by small spade would have
accomplished the result
In the interim OF dealing the next hand.
North, little piqued By the failure of a
big hand. facetiously remarked TO his OPP
ponents that they had lost a trick. His
explanation that followed Of all extra
trick to be gained by ruffing from an APP
parent double dummy play Of ace and
small spade at the opening OF the hand,
tine soundness of WHICH can he ques-
toned should. however. prove debatable
IN original opening of low club which.
II properly followed out. would bring
about the same result. was called 10 his
attention and brought forth the reluctant
admission that one lead escaped me
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-06

Score. Love All. rubber game.
South declared two royals. As his hold
Ing made him well able 20 withstand the
opponents attack. q message 10 his part
neg indicating a strong desire 10 play the
hand could no. have been criticised.
Promote the two-card diamond suit To
the higher value OF hearts. and then "A
strong assisting hand would be observed
IN South's cards. placing a possible win
ming heart make Of his partner ion
jeopardy by a shut-out declaration.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-06
IT LOOKED GOOD TO NORTH,

West passed. North declared three
hearts on a hand which seemed long and
strong enough 20 take care OF any the
opponents might hold without allow
ing then trick in the SUIT Besides
the honor value at hearts, the advantage
Of possessing TWO cards of his partner s.
declared suit made tie outlook decidedly
promising.
1t was evident by Souths declaration Of
three royals when it came around 10
him AGAIN that in Norths forward dec
laration. after his warning ne failed TO
recognize MA partner possession OF an
exceedingly strong heart suit. Despite
the value Of MS high honors. North
passed. fully assured OF game hand.
though RELOCATING his hand to one of as
sistng value.
West opened with the five OF hearts. and
after North's cards were laid on the
table. South won the trick with the queen
and discarded small diamond from his
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-06

with her father. who has improved won
dcrfullv since his arrival. early in Febru-
airy. for his first visit in Aiken IN ten
wears
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-06

own hand With a celebrity quite unusual.
South by leading one Of the high hearts
from dummy and dlscarding his remain
Ing diamond. made the discards OF real
value. Three tricks-tne ace and king of
clubs and the ace Of trumps all that
were left for East and West to make az
terward. North and South therefore
made four odd tricks. going game and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-06
ECHO OF A FORMER ARTICLE.

Recently We called attention 10 the
propriety OF sticking To "A partner :
declaration. although tempted by pos
siblity Of penalties TO take other action.
We are m receipt OF several communica-
lions upon this subject. and Of one in par
ticular. which asks for an opinion upon a
hand which has caused some comment
and discussion I'm certain locality. The
hand below. as sent 10y our correspondent.
is further illustrative Of our former areu-
ment. and 70 are glad to give the ANALYSIS
of the hand.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-06
Spades-5, 3
Hearts-9. 6, 2
Diamonds-A. g. 8. 5, 2
Clubs-A. X, O
SOUTH.
Spades-A. j. 9, 8, 2
Hearts-Q, J, 7
Oiamonds-8. \, ).
CIubs-6, 5

south declared doubtful royal Yves.
ps,sipc North declared enc no trump
and the hand was played az that contract
East or,ned with the Jack Of clubs. on
North's winning the trick. what should Do"
Lie piatT
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-06
RESULT OF BAD OPENING.

Where one makes bad and erroneous
selection in his opening lead, the result
rs often rot only disastrous but expensive,
and usually causes tho lack Of even team
work that is required for winning auction.
Here is a hand that was played i'm a
private game at East Orange. which H.
lustrates the falling down of n player
upon the opening lead
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-06

by declaring three no-trump. Although
Ncrth's double caused West To- change
his opening lead to spades. South had no
difficulty IN going game. a. the cards
readily show.
The contention Of North was that South
1who sent US the hand) should have let
the doubled thIee-heart declaration stand
Although il was forcibly pointed out to
him that under the most favorable condi-
tions the opponents would have been de-
feated by only one trick. nevertheless he
insisted that with am ordinary distlibu-
ton Of cards their success at the double
would have more than justified the posi-
bile loss 81 game and rubber.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-06
NoRTH's PLAY NOT AFFECTED.

10 is hardly necessary 10 remark that
whatever errors South had made would
not have Influenced North's decision as
10 continuing with the heart declaration
After West had pa sed and North nad
declared four hearts tine responsibility
was again with East a position demand
ins careful attention and close study.
There could be little question of the
three aces makiul iu his hand. What
were the chances therefore. for an extra
trick 10 save game At Norths dec'ara-
ton
The position Of East's -pades gave c'eaI
Indication Of no other tricks from that
quarter Norths high heart declaration
practically eliminated any hope OF WIN
ming heart held 10y West with the ace OF
diamonds 10 care for one small diamond
ia Nortb's hand the ace being unques-
uonablv marked in South's hand by his
double. il was plainly evident from great
length i'm Vests hand and from some
length i'm South's hand. in addition 70
those held by East, that a second smali
diamond could not be- looked ior N
Mort hand
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-06

N'he best get-rich-quick concern 10 a
wealthy marriage
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-06
N BY 0EoRoE KLlNo e

The accuracy Of the deductions Of som'
Of our readers is very clear, and thu
above letter depicts the actual situation
in the real play of the hand as any othe'
lead than the low diamond would be
fatal TO the contract.
One expert PLAYER sends in an answer
suggesting the lead Of low spade an
the fnessing OF Q spot In dummy
which will produce the same result. and
is undoubtedly also a clever deduction
Any other lead on the hand will cause
a failure Of the contract
Our article Of last week relative To the
proposed spade conventions has. appar-
emily been received with serious welcome
by a great many auction players. We are
unable to publish the entire corresponds
ence but the opinion given below is in
teresting our correspondent. f. Y.
Shepard author of Scientific Auction
Bridge" views the subject from the dis
passionate standpoint of a player who
judges the utility Of an innovation by its
profit and loss account.
10 the Editor Of The Tribune
Sir: Sound bids are the backbone Of
auction bridge" More games are won OF
lost there than in the play Of the cards.
important as il is. Big scores come
through wise doubles and redoubles of
opponents unwise bids and doubles.
Flawless bidding and fair play Of hands
will average to defeat indifferent bidding
and perfect play of the cards.
The utility Of bidding system depends
largely upon several items:
First-lts general applicable 10 all
hands.
Second Its use At all stages of the
score
Third-Its defniteness concerning what
bidder holds.
Fourth-Its simplicity
Fifth-Its risks
4 sound system must not only disclose
what can be expected OF the bidder s
cards on his particular call. but must also
show what his partner can expect on all
possible calls. doubles and redoubles. The
largest pronts from the game come on the
latter features Consequently all bids
which limit information 10 only part Of
tho possible calls should be- carefully
avoided whenever possible
\ scientific bidding system Utilities the
few possible bids 10 convey To- partner
vital facts concerning a bidders hand in
the way most apt 10 prove useful 10 him
General weakness OF hand more than
average assistance FOR all calls. decided
preference FOR q particular cell. or ability
f. probably win game II left alone. are
very important facts for partner To
know A. the bids are limited i'm num-
her the most practical thing 10 do is to
bid IN way 10 show the number u
tricks 4 hand t. worth. An average hand
can win five tricks ON its best call and
can help any call partner chooses TO make
BY winning two tricks. Such hand
stands little chance Of winning a contract
and IL il should do 50 1t would be Of no
score. An average hand accordingly does
not warrant a bid being made. II IL can
win three tricks on a particular call made
by partner. @ supporting bid TO show that
more than average help IS held can BE-
made Scientific bidding accordingly fol-
lows roughly this programme:
One-spade bids show hands lacking
both sure stop to the spade suit and
three probable tricks help for partner on
all his possible calls. sure stop 10 the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-06
Importance Of Correct Open
ing Leads Can Hardly
Be Too Strongly
Insisted Upon.

The department Of bidding AT auction
ordcc supplies all that is ueedfm in the
line Of conventions looking toward the
correct opening on the initial play
Iu whist the PLAYER based his opinion
ou the character of his own hand and the
turned trump alone, according TO the sys-
tom played
At bridge somewhat more latitude was
permitted ON account Of the Information
ci,cn by the declaration, OF the bridge. to
ones partner. but the SosSible double and
Gedouble imposed restriction
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-06
CHANGES IN FORMER LEADS.

Nearly ali of the limitations Of whist
and bridge in necessary systems and con
ventions for leads were sweep; aside in
auction by giving each player an oppor-
tunity in bidding for the final make. OF
course, one has 10 employ his knowledge
when the initial declaration holds. and
then his lead varies from normal whist
rules. At whist the dealer may have only
one trump. and trumpS are often opened
by the leader. But at auction second
hand knows the declared suit is strong Ola
his right and the trumps openings are
very seldom made. and then usually as d
matter Of strategy At an original no
trump declaration. with no other bid, the
player usually opens the hand the same
as ne would i'm whist or bridge. generally
trying for his longest and strongest suit
The bidding usually indicates to a clever
PLAYER the correct opening lead and that
is another argument against the pro
posed spade convention.
IN ILLUSTRATION OF POINT.
The following is hand played at
local club. which clearly illustrates the
point The hand
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-06
VESTS THREATENING HAND.

The argument of an uneven suit di-
vision could he answered by the cards he
himself held. BY carrying up his tid IN
hearts To three. without support from his
partner. against a no-trump declaration
10y one opponent with additional strength
marked i'm the other adVersary's hand by
an assisting bid. West unmistakably gave
violence Of a hand Of unusual type
Just think for a moment Of player
contracting 10 take nine tricks against q
uo-trrmp declaration with North's assist
ing cards Vet the bidding plainly showed
that West. having no Illusions respecting
th. task he had undertaken. should come
very close To fulfilling his contract. How
was this 20 be done? Either 10y trump
suit of extraordinary length o. by trump
suit Of fair length accompanied by long
plain suit. making practically two-suit
hand. Then North. having Sufficient pro-
lection in hearts ard with his strength IN
Other suits 10 aid his partners no trump
should have declared three no uumps with
the assurance Of game hand.
THE QUERY HAND.
The query hand Of March i6. the solu-
ton Of which was omitted last week, was
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-06

score Love an. first same.
South had been ON record As opposing
bids on hands Of this type. but his one
royal declaration marked a departure
from his usual sound course West con-
tested with two-damond bid and North
responded with two-heart declaration.
While all this bidding had been going
on East. VINO had originally planned q
uo-trump declaration. gradually SAN il
fading away South'S declaration Of
ROYALS which East's own strength in the
suit showed, must indicate other high
cards I'm South's hand. and the uncertainty
~ being able 10 stop the hearts more than
once would make a no-trump dangerous.
although his partners promise Of length
IN diamonds looked good.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-06
The DIAMOND SITUATION.

An opening lead Of diamonds the'e'ore'
would not be useful as factor III os'do-
fishing a winning diamond trick.
East concluded, therefore that II "ou'o
he inadylsable 10 face doubtful hNe-
diamond declaration with a Good cnd"o'
Of defeating the opponents bid by prop
or opening. and passed. South ana h"s'
also passed. and the contract st"od al
four hearts double. 80,
East opened with the ace OF CLUBS M
forethoueht in opening the onlS sun VI
promise i'm his partners mana ""S
warded by an additional trick III ina
suit. which would have been ioS' ~
Norths discard Of losing club at d "'%
mond opening. Still another trick e"'i'''
unlocked for by East in his Original va
nation Of the hand. fell TO their ''' ~"
West. after winning the second cruz I'm
made one of his small trumps on le'o' =
lead OF spades from East. after WHINE
Vests singleton eight with his ace
and West. therefore. defeated inc con-
tract by two tricks, giving them ioo po''''
above the line
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-06
TIE evERTED CATASTROPHE

Had East opened with the KING OF
1,.,,o,ds an immediate return by dunn
ny. placing North IN the N@',
have enabled that player 10 'oau mo ~"
est trump in sequence. Should E"S' '''''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-06
EAST SUPPORTED PARTNER.

Unless unusual length in the ROYALS
could he looked for i'm South'S hand Easts
sui. strength clearly favored South's pos
.cssion Of the ace Of diamonds Under
this assumption East. recognizing the
danger Of n no-trump. supported his part
nor by declaring three diamonds South
Who could neither support his partner
declaration nor expect much assistance at
bis own make, PASSED.
North of course. declared three hearts.
and East's four-diamond bid that followed
was consisten, with his view Of the situ-
alton
south doubled This Was rather poor
work for player who usually weighs his
evidence before making "A decision. Ills
evident purpose was TO warn his partner
~ an original bid hardly up To the re-
quirod standard and of thc weakness of
nis support With the attendant danger
should this forced double prove unsuc-
ccssfl. South's attempted cure babe far
90 oc worse than the ailmcnt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-06
THE QUERY HAND.
NORTH.

The query hand Of March 16 the solI-
ton Of which was omitted last week, was
as follows.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-06

New York. April 5, 1918.
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