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Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-08-07

The bicycle races that were postponed
last night win be run tonight at the
Velodrome.--Adv.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-08-07
SCHOONER GOES ASHORE

NORFOLK, Va, Aug. THE five
masted schooner Harwood Palmer, of
Boston, caught in a gale Tuesday
night. was towed into Lower Chesa-
peake bay today by the revenue cut
ter Onondaga. not seriously damaged.
The bicycle races that were postponed
last night WIN be run tonight at the
Vel0drome.--Adv.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-28
THE PLAY OFF.

West opened with the king of diamonds,
and, holding the trick. led the jack OF
spades. hoping TO reduce dummy's entry
cards and thereby weaken the opposition.
The opposition was weakened TO the eX-
tent Of having one less entry card In
dummy when the king Of spades was
played to hold the trick. 1t also en-
barrassed south, because conditions were
no longer favorable TO a club lead
An immediate club lead 10 dispose Of
one OF the two intermediary adverse hon
ors and prepare for a iresse or the
second lead could only be safely under
taken with an established queen ~ dia-
monds TO take care Of one losing spade.
While the distribution Of honors was such
as to make the play South had planned
unnecessary, winning honor in Vests
hand would have finally resulted in one
adverse spade trick. with losing spade
still left in Souths hand. South. there
fore driven 10 trumps by the move Of
the opposition at the second trick. led the
dummys king. catching the lowest honor
from fourth hand ON the deuce that
followed from dummy South went uI,
with the ace. and, Vests queen falling,
his nine was top card
After taking Easts remaining trumps,
South led his second diamond, which es-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-28
HIS WORK UNeNOlNG.

The work OF the department over
vhfSh I have the honor 10 preside never
ceases" said Mr.. Sicde From the mo-
ment the opera closes. in April. 10 the
rise Of the curtain in November, We are
engaged in continuous round OF prep
aration. Though a good deal OF our rev
scenery is painted IN Europe It is shipped
here rolled up. and must be stretched on
frames by US. This year we have eleven
completely new sets-for tho four Ring
operas, for "L'Amore di tire Re" for
Julien for "Rosenkavalior." for
~ Amore Medico,' for Carmen" and for
Madeleine With the exception Of the
last named which is a one-sct opera,
these productions, including scenery and
costumes. cost about $1,000 each 50 you
see the total expense alone will amount
this season 10 fully $1,000
But this is far from being all The
constant wear and tear upon scenery and
costumes is frightful, and we have con-
tinually 10 be renewing and repainting. /
have probably one hundred persons under
me in this work. and they are constantly
employed. When You think that some
Of our productions require costumes for
three hundred people you can readily un-
derstand the problems that we face. the
fact that the Metropolitan has no store
house for scenery is source Of great
trouble for MS. as ii forces Us to carry
away each night one set and return with
another. When j new opera house IS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-28
Technical Director Of the
Metropolitan Give S
His Views on Some
Vexed Questions.

While all America rings with the
uames OF Caruso and Fsrrar and Destinn
and Fremstad. while the glories Of the
Metropolitan Opera House. its orchestra,
It's directors. its golden horseshoe, are
proclaimed by the thousand journals
throughout the land little appears 10 be
Known Of those men who. working quiet
" and uuobtrusively. make possible the
Worthy staging Of the works Of the lyric
drama. or late years great stress has
lcen laid on the little scenic productions
At the Metropolitan. Mr.. Gstti-Casazza
being specially interested In this depart
ment Of the opera. In this work the chief
aid 70 the director has been Mr.. Edward
Siedle, technical director OF the Opera
company since the consulship Of Mr..
Gatu and before that since the days Of
Mr. Abbey, being connected with the
property division Of the company.
Mr. Siedle is probably the best known
manufacturer Of theatrical scenic effects
and properties in the country. maintain
inC, outside his connection with the opera.
the Siede Studios. where a large number
OF the chief theatrical productions Of the
country arc made each year. Mr.. Siedle
is the possessor Of one OF the most valua-
ble libraries in the country pertaining to
architecture. household art and decora-
ton and costumes. In fact wsg re-
Gently reported that he knows the correct
mode OF life OF every period from Adam
to the hohble skirt,
Mr. siedle received = Tribune represen-
aative last week in his Office at the Metro
eolitan Opera House. On his way to the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-28
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South opened tho bidding by declaring
one diamond, West going TO one no
trump. North declaring two hearts.
East declared two royals and South
went 10 three hearts West three royals
and North four hearts. which west
doubled. North redoubed.
The query on tast's hand alone was
what action should he have taken
Should he let the double stand or go 10
four royals?
The first question that presents user
on the hand is the individuality OF the
various players and their souhdhess III
bidding and play. and we assume tue
soundness OF adversares' action
The original declaration OF one dia-
mond by South indicated the possession
OF i've or more diamonds win the ace
or king, queen. with SOM" SIDE ''""S'A
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-28

SIR. ,icdlc was practically born 70 the
theatrical prOfe sion. having entered II
when ac was boy " fifteen AZ Drury
Lane Thegtre. London. At that time
prury Lane housed three seasons one o.
opers. ono of udntomime and one OF
Shakespcarian productions. II is difficuit
to suggest field richer I'm possibilities
Tor stage director than such a one. Mr..
Sedle made the most Of his opportunities
and in 1873 he came to the United states
with Colonel Mapleson in hts operate
adventure. and later joir rcd the Metropoh-
tan when MI Abbey assumed charge OF
its affairs When Mr. Gatti-Casazza was
named the Metropoltans general man
ager he appointed Mr. Siedle as chief OF
the technical department the position
which he holds at present.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-28

Score: Loye-all, rubber gene.
South declared one royal. which held
the contract.
West opened the piay-oh with the king
Of diamonds, and the ace in dummy hell
the trick Dummy's jack OF diamonds
was established on the next lead, when
Souths ten went TO Vests queen. West,
playing for position. led his top cluo
through dummy's strength. South won
this trick, and after two successive leads
Of trumps was in again. After dummy
queen Of clubs held the next trick the
jack Of diamonds led gave South a DIS
card Of one of his losing hearts.
Holding the intermediate trumps DC
tween Vests queen and eight South, oy
correct play. had no difficulty in coniih-
ing the opponents taking trumps TO the
queen alone losing heart stili in
South's hand allowed ono trick in the
suit to score adversely and completed the
opponents trick taking.
Only three tricks making against the
declaration. North and South went game
on the hand by preparedness in arrang-
ing discards.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-28
FIGHTING FOR A DOUBLE.

Intense interest is centred In the play
of a doubled contract for the very reason
that the penalty or bonus Is greatly aug
mented. And then man always plays
up 70 his best form 1T a double. insomuch
as his action on the hand is directly chal-
Icnged and few players can avoid n
twinge OF conscience at an opponent
success at double It's really saying
you have overbid your hand. ana |
will not only expose your unsound PA!
bus penalize you "A. the Same time.
The following hand illustrates the JUS
tihcation OF an adyersary's play.
The hand:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-28
souTH'S SUPPORT THE CRUZ

The key 10 the entire hand II uncoN-
cred by South's support OF his partners
heart call. and in view of the opponents
no-trump and royal bids, would probaoH
mark South with some length IN hearts
and a short suit otherwise he could h0'
support the bid, having already an
nounced his diamonds.
Vests three royals seem fairly justsleo
even with an aceless no-trump. Nogth'
four hearts evidently was engendered N
the support OF "A partner recognized as
good bidder. Vests double of the fouI
heart call seems a bit overbid I'm view y.
the small probable gain on succeSs'u'
double as compared To the loss haple I"
be sustained by failure. and Norths re-
double was clearly danger signal to DC
considered.
In view of these considerations Eas'
should have taken mis- partner out oil ta'
double on the ground of minimizing prov
able loss.
As the. hand was PLAYED. East allo"e'
the double to stand. and North and Sou'"
made a small slam at redoubled con
tract.
East and West had an escape D! wv
70! ais with los Of 50 or leo AT the mos.
which would nave saved i0c or more 20 =.
the opponents honor column, iriespcN"
OF any rubber bonus.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-28

built / hope that NC shall 10 able 10
have A storehouse directly across the
street as ! fear it will be difficult 10
find a plot of ground large enough !"
contain such house within the theatre
building, and AZ at the same time comply
with the fire laws.
II feel that there has Of late years oc'n
a great Improvement in the scenic ia
vcstturcs at the Metropolitan, as well IS
all over the country. IN the theatre. ln
the old days the scenery was apt to Ice
pretty sad. To Heinrich Conried il duo
a large debt Of gratitude for tho change.
and Mr.. Gatti-C1safsd has continued
the tradition When people critlcisc
the scenery at the Metropolitan as
IS sometmes done. by saving thdt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-28
LIS Mess :sta sss 6 ot~ ceas ss yes

principal roles are. Misses Ewoll. Scott
AMI Herbert and Messrs. Bardslcy aud
Adkins
iY one nc~fornsnrc Lois EWcli viii sp'
pear n ono act as Giri'cita ana ~ an
other rs Antonio. while IT another
presentation fyv Scott WI interpret these
roles In the same manner Louis hrod'
Ter and Morton Adkins. barytOnes. VIII
alternate I'm the triple assignment OF Or
Miracle. DapertUtto and Coppclius. The
title part will be sung M turn by Walter
Whestloy and John Bardsioy. t"nors. Inc
two contraltoS selected 10 divide the pr
formances as Ni,klausse are Kathleen
Howard and JAYNE Herbert. Lena
Mason will appear Al all performances as
Olympia. the mechanical doll Willie NJ
fred Kaufman will have the dual role OF
Spalanzani and Crespel. Francesca Daddi
will portray the characters o. Franz and
Cochmille. and Florence Conghlan VII
sing as the spirit Of Antonia's mother.
This opera will serve as the introduction
Al the Century. for the lirst time, of Ivy
Scott. the Australian soprano. Who first
appeared here in Puccinis Girl Of the
Golden West. Lena Mason. an Ameri-
can coloratura soprano. and Francesso
Daddi. the tenor-buffo of the Chicago
Philadelphia company.
Monday night. october s. the opera VIII
be sung In French. Misses Ewoll. Howard
Mason and Coughan and Messrs 81
monds Daddi, Kreidler. Adkins. Schus-
ter. Kaufman, Schussler. Dalhsrt ana
Reuben will be the artists appearing in
tho performance.
The Messrs Aborn announce that their
first Sunday night concert will take place
,.,,ipuad an, aftb mage
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-28
WEST SuSTAlNS DOUBLE.

The point in this hand. OF course. lay in
West securing the third trick necessary
TO sustain the double. West knew that
South had at least one club. for without
them South would have Immediately led
his top clubs in dummy and have taken
discsrds
II South had had only one club he
would have still played for discards on
clubs II they were of value to him. know
ing full well the possibility OF losing the
lead on trump finesse.
From Vests own length in spades and
lat Of dummys hn kps~ .aat If there
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-28

Score. Loyc-all, rubber game.
South declared one heart. West passed
and North went TO two clubs. by reason
Of weakness at his partners suit East
made il two royals and South went TO
three hearts.
West, probably figuring on trick in
hearts. with his king guarded over the
dcclarer and a trick or two I'm diamonds.
bid three ROYALS. North declared four
hearts. and this declaI alton, coming after
his warning bid on the first round, gave
clear evidence OF suit strength West In
creased his royal declaration To four aud
South. figuring on favorable distribu-
ton Of trumps that would allow the OPP
ponents only one trump trick with the
king raised his bid to five. The bidding
closed when West doubled the contract.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-28
OPERA AT THE CENTURY
Tales of Hoffman in English
This Week.

For the third week Of popular grand
opera at tho Century opera House the
Messrs. Aborn will present OHenbach's
The Tales OF Hoffman for eight per-
formauCcs.
This opera has not been sung in Eng
lsh i'm New York city since It's first
presentation i'm the vcrnacular here thirty
years ago. so that during the coming
week II may be announced as a novelty.
although it has been given in French at
other opera houses.
The artists Of the Century Opera Com
pany chosen To- sing the opening per
Torrance on next Tuesday evening i'm tho
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-28
A5STEM iOUS.

A Spanish priest. once exporting ths
soldiers 10 night like lions, added III w.
ardor of his enthusiasm: Reflect ny
children, that whosoever falls to-day sup'
tonight In Paradise Thunders OF OF
plause followed the sentiment. The nsn'
began. the ranks wavered. and the pf'e''
took To his heels. when a soldier, stopp'he
him. reproacbfnllv referred to the prom
ised supper in Paradise. TRUE. my SUI
true" said the priest. but never 'sA'
Suppsr D--Ir~-- T-.s,s---s
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-28
~ AUCTION BRA.DGGiE! CLINICS >Xa

were any shortage it would probably be
I'm South's spades.
The only argument that might be adj
vanced for South not leading high clubs
from dummy il he held one in the suit
would be that on account Of length in dia-
monds "A discard of diamond would not
help his hand. Feeling absolutely as
sured. therefore, that South either
through a high card or ruffins, would get
the lead at spades. West led a club. rec
ognizlng the excellent chance Of his part
nor rufiine
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-28
HOW THE PLAY DEVELOPED.

Wesp opened with the king Of diamonds
TO the first trick and dummys acc held
the trick.
South. recognizing at once the value Of
the combined partnership holding with
the adverse trumps gone. led dummy's
singleton trump and fnessed with his
jack, hoping TO clear the suit. Upon win
ming with the king, West led A small club
and East ruffed.
Two tricks went 10 West. with his dia-
mond fourchotte. when East led a small
diamond through South. and a final adj
verse trick went to East with another
club run. Five tricks, the opposing total,
left South three tricks short Of his con-
tract, and these tricks. at double value.
gave East and West 800 points above tho
line
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-28
David e~,ad Clare Na~1asaes
ISIFDIE, FAVORS REALISTIC
SETTINGS FOR MOST SCENES

Office the Tribune man vas forced TO cross
the sJaEe. threading his way amid mass
of scenery and a maze OF busy men. car
penters, painters and stage hands. all at
work renovating the old scenes. mounting
or painting new. repairing properties, as
busy as they ever are at the height OF the
operate season. The whole orchestra was
covered with a temporary floor. and on
this as on the stage the scenery was rest
ing. Tho Metropolitan had become ON"
vast uorEgIou
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-28
NECESSARY CHANCES AHEAD.

This hand furnishes an example OF
proper forethought in the disposition oil
losing cards South. at the conclusion OIL
the first trick. counted four tricks possible
tc be made by the opponents. He kne"
one OF his losing hearts had to be dis
carded To make game sure. Therefore he
made immediate PROVISION for heart
discard. recognizing the danger OF hay
INK two small hearts later with West IN
the lead and Easts strength clearly
marked by directive discard.
Had South led two rounds of trumps be-
fore he established the jack OF diamonds
East's discard Of the four Of clubs on the
second round would have directed West 3
lead 10 hearts when in on the king Of
diamonds. and given the opposition two
heart tricks instead OF one.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-28
VITAL POINT OF HAND.

The vital play OF the hand was at the
second trump trick While fortunate In
catching the lone queen, South by going
up with his ace properly adopted the
play which promised TO give the maxi
mum results OF the hand.
lie knew that unless West carried
false-cardins TO the height Of folly. only
two cards in Vests hand, one being be-
low the ten. would. despite successful
hnesse. still leave East's queen impreg-
nable, two small cards acting as guard
and making capture impossible.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-28

tabllshcd dummys queen when West
went up with the ace. With South dis
carding his losing spade on dummys
queen OF diamonds later play gave tn"
opponents only one more trick with their
high honor I'm clubs. This trick and the
top diamonds save them three tricks.
but not enough to savo game
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-28
CATCHING OPPONENTS HONOR.

Positions at auction constantly arise
where the game is only to be made by
playing high and catching opponents hon
or in a suit and trick gained by
hnessc as an alternative is unimportant
in comparison with game chance.
Here is d hand that shows the reason.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-28

painter. 60 as Ear as You like But Tor
scenes which w.. know. ior banquet hal
or the bau.emsr: of q castle. , believe
I'm folloWlre tro adtIrc ~ ono who knew
tho theatr, aa few r7vo known il. go hold.
az So HCic t1e mirror up 90 nature The
Lord knows 'his is difficult enough but
lot us do 10 ms best sc can and not treat
tho sceu.rv as mere decorative back
ground acknowledge that this may Toe
very beautiful in itself but II leaves ont
or The picture the figures Of III" men
and women. 10 which IT'S forms the back
ground.
~ We arc going into this purely s'm-
boli,. sort Of scenery ~ would be better
10 hang the stage with simple green
cloths. the natural Background given by
nature. and then. Is in Shakespeare's day
post M sign This II room or TINS
BE- a Held Then the Imagination could
indeed have full play. But ] repeat that
FOR scenes such as have been really wit
messed believe In making them as real
istic rs is possible in the art Of the scene
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-28

Score. Lcye-aiI. rubber game.
South declared one heart West over
called with two diamonds. but opposi-
ton ended when North increased his part
ner's declaration 10 two hearts
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-28
SIDE LINES OF TOLL.

u am It present engaged. I'm addition
To nv work at tho Metropolitan and my
outside business. In helping the Century
Opcra Company stage is productions. We
are using good deal Of the Metropolitan
scenery 81 former years and some OF mat
built Tor tho road tours. and am happy
10 find that II has proved so successful
Mn own business at the Siedle studios
keeps mo busy tho rest Of the time.
am continually forced to be studying diff
fercnt periods for the correct costumes
and household effects. I'm this work my
large historical and critical library Is
most useful"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-28
ANSWER TO QUERY.

The complete hand of the query Of
last week. sent from Watch Hill. Il. l.,
10 settle a controversy was as follows:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-28
FORESIGHT IN DISCARDS.

The weakest point in tho average play
er's game is undoubtedly in the lack OF
attention TO discards and the preparing
for discards. Unless one watches ooth
his partners ana opponents discards and
notes their value. he is without the
knowledge to proceed properly in the
rinches.
Very often a situation arises where
declarer needs one more trick TO supple
ment those already In sight for game.
Preparing for a discard by establishing
a winning card before a chance is given
IN adversary to indicate his suit TO his
mariner by a directive discard is the i'm
portant undertaking.
The following hand in actual play Illus
trates the point:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-28

One often hears the expression, card
SENSE" expressing the idea OF intuitive
judgment or special aptitude at cards.
Skill AT auction. beyond question, varies
among players OF otherwise equal train
ing and mental capacity and Is more
easily attained by some who may possess
some such sense" 1t is probably rather
the result of life training, the habit OF
careful consideration Of problems, &C
cgracy in execution, combined with the
patience of judgment and experience.
The unframed mar, careless In haclts
OF speech and manners, has generally no
card sense. and plays the game in char
acteristic fashion. always attempting
some alibi for his careless play-"I forgot
a good card; i did not see your dis
card. partner; Il had good nullo
hand" etc
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-28

West. by his declaration OF one ~
trump. indicated the diamond su'
stopped with other strength. North's two
hearts over the no trump call ~ouIo
clearly indicate the possibility OF a game
hand at hearts if South's side strength
should be such as to tit the bid.
Easts proper two royals spoke for
itself
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-23
EXUM MAILS OUT
INVITATIONS FOR
DINNER THURSDAY
Sends Financial Data, Also
Indicates That Deficit of
City Will Be Increased
by September |

Accompanied by a financial state
snent of the city in concrete form,
President Cnlpepper Exum mailed yes
terday 20 invitations to his dinner to
be given next Thursday night at the
Country club The dinner was sched-
uled for tomorrow night, but it was
found impractieable to get the financial
data ready in time for that day. Mr.
Fxum indicates in. his note and accom-
panying financial statement that the
city will have an Increased deficit by
September 1. He also notes that the city
is not getting the proper service from
its various departments.
Mr.. Exum has invited the foremost
citizens of Birmingham to meet with
him to discuss the city's condition and
to try and map out some plans where
by the. situation may be remedied. The
data mailed yesterday was sent in ad-
vance so those invited could study the
problem before them. They will base
whatever suggestions they have in mind
on the data furnished from the city.
The invitation of Mr. Exum and the
financial statement follows;
"I cordially invite you to be present
with me at an informal dinner at the
Country club on Thursday evening,
February 27, at 7:3O o'clock.
Recognizing your deep interest in
our city, hope you will come prepared