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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-13
Union Service at at St Johns Church Rev w. MOretOn Owen Speaker on Lawn
 Last Night

Rev W. Moreton Owen, pastor of the Bunker Hill Congregational church, delivered the sermon at last nights union service on the lawn of St Johns church. "An Unex- pected Blessing" was the topic of his sermon. About 100 persons at tended the services.
 Rev H. R. Jackson of Baltimore delivered yesterday mornings ser mon at the Mount Olive A. M. F.. z. church yesterday morning, discuss ing "The Joy of Life" At the after noon services Rev w. O. Capson of Bridgeport discussed "The Value of Life" Rev A. A. Perry, pastor of the local church. spoke on "The House of the Lord at last nights services.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-13
Grandmother Killed,
 Children Injured
Mrs Della Daa Meets Instant Deat-Three Children of Oakvile Family Escape Serious Hurts in New York Smash

Glens Falls, N. T., to attend the funeral of Mrs Bristols mother and to care for the injured children.
 The car, involved in the accident was operated by Clarence Corlew, a relative. The party left Waterbury yestreday morning. The three Oak vile children left with their grand mother to spend a few days with her. The accident occurred when Corlew turned in his seat to close a rear door, which had swung open.
 The Bristol children are not con- sidered seriously hurt.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-13

Three Oakville children were in- jured and their grandmother, Mrs Della Daha, 5s, of Hudson Falls, N. Yr was killed in an automobile
 accident Saturday afternoon near South Argyle, N. Y. The car in which they were riding left the highway and crashed into a tele- graph pole. The injured young sters are Betty. 10, Helene, 8. and Francis Bristol, 5. of Sunset ave nue., Oakvifle. Their parents, MT and Mrs Frank Bristol have left for
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-13
RES|N0L HEALS
 SEVERE CASE OF PILES

"A few years ago my niece was Ill and after being in bed several months che developed . very bad case of piles. As n othing she had used seemed to help her I advised Resinol Ointm ent which I had with me. After . few applications she was greatly relieved and before long was entirely healed. "(SigaoO Mrs.B.Sserland. sis Etna St.. .st. Paul. .Minn. Is is sunnsesss.ry. to suffer from itching. msnt gives such Immediate rslief. Many women use 1t rsguJarly to relieve loeal itching caused by seid or irritseing seere- siens. Free sanpls on .:Sasst: Reslnol.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-13
Conn. Dental Commission
 To Meet In Southington

The Connecticut Dental commits sion will meet in the office of its recorder. Dr. A. J. Cutting in South ington tomorrow. Dr. Joseph W. Borchardt is one of the commission. It will give the final markings of the group which took examinations for registration as dentists and den- tai hygienists at the capitol in June. The names of the successful candi- dates will be announced Wednesday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-13
Leon A. Frigon Wins
 Honors At Fort Adams

Leon A. Frigon of 994 Baldwin street has been appointed a ser geant in Battery Co.,, c. M. T. c" at Fort Adams, Newport, R. l., ac- cording to notices sent out Satur- day. The local boy is spending his third year at the citizens camp. at which there are 300 Connecticut boys.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-13
CowRELL REMINDS DRIVERS

Knoxville, Tenn, (UPJ-A bot- tling company here which operates several trucks has attached . cow bell to the key to warehouse so drivers may be warned not to carry off the key with them to the tn- convenience of other drivers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-13

intended for delivery in New Milford
 and intimated that 1t came from Waterbury. Brito faces charges of illegal transfer and attempted bribery. They will be arraigned in the police
 court of New Milford.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-13
WIRE THINNER THAN HAIR

Philadelphia, OUP)-A fine wire four en-thousandths of an inch in diameter-one-f fifth of the thickness of a human hair-provides the fila ment for a new type lamp developed by the Westinghouse Lamp company according to an announcement made by officials of the company.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-13

The automobile has given work to y>re than 100000 persons.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-10
COLUMBIA SCHOOL HONOR ROLL

Columbia grammar school honor roll for November was released this morning by Principal Eliza beth Cowan and follows:
 Grade 8R--90 to 95--Edna Slat- CT, Harry Kamack, Lorraine Me- Eligott, Jean Van Valkenburg: 80 to 90. Jean Powell. Vivian Vine burg.
 Grade sK-9O to 95 per cent. Sylvia Stevenson, William Amberg, John Foster; 85 to 90, Mildred Jar wis, Robert Evans. Margaret Libby. Betty O'Rourke, Beverly Parton. Leon Mosk kowitz.,
 Grade 7M-90 to 95-Betty Bar rows, Reuben Fucker, Lenore Bromberg, Doris Hayward. Shirley Brandvein, Claude Parton, Victor Perriello. Beryl Sills {; 85 to 90. Robert Bronson, Mary Hutchinson, Robert Brown, Jean Cashman, Angela Dwyer, Frances Gasser. Elaine Graham, Erling Tyren.
 Grade 7J--80 to 95. Griffith Bed worth, ElIaie Jeter, Faye Kelman. John Kennedy. Barbara Neilsen. Rutledge Parker, Audrey Smith Charles Dyson; 85 to 90. Helen Latimer. Mary Klein, Barbara Soule. Jane Kamack, Fred storm. Frances St. Arnauld, Ruth Norville.
 Grade 6--9O to 95. Ned Daly. Florine Hitchcock. Marjorie Mon agan. Edith Phelan, John Sculiy; S5 to 90. Elaine Gasser. Ruth Greenberg, Leonore Demick, Fran cis Fills, Beverly Israel, Helen zackares. Mildred Root. Helen
 Grade 5F-90 to s5, Natalie Saltsman. Clinton Chabot, Betty Mink, William Neale. Graham Borden; 85 to 90. Jane McElligott. Marjorie Spearo. Shirley Forgue. John Porzenheim. Craig Barber. Jo- seph Wolff. Ralph Armbruster. Grade 5D--90 to 95, Edwin Alexander, Audrey Schneer; s5 to 90. Peter Zackarea. Eleanor Wenk- ert. Mae Chapman. Robert Van Vaikenburg. Mae Solomon, Eunice Blaar, Edward Leene.
 Grade 4R--Above 95, Richard Hood; 90 to 95, Jeanne Feinn. Esther Roosin. Thomns Carmich- ael, Muriei Rerment, Mary BoIan, Pauline Stoii; S5 to 90. Donald Clark, Selma Rafterman, Lucy I Vaughn. Betty Hodson. Orviile Kel- man.
 Grade 3G--Db to 90. Margaret Camp; 90 and sb--Arthur Harm ard. Betty Phillips; 9b and %. Thomas Jackson. Peter Kennedy. Mary Boardman, Jack Manhcrz.; |; % and SC. Ann Foster. William Arnold, Charles Granger, Isnbei Snowman, Lois Borden. John 0aff- ney. Alice fIutchinHon.; s6 Co 90. Barbara Lynch, Howard Dember. Newton Africn, Irene Hnehares. Betty Collins, Eleanor Bronson.
 urade 3ii-t0 tO D5, Jean ureen. blatt, Lois ureenberg, Ada simon son. Edward FarflnRt0n. Jean 'rmfnbuli, Iigfbara Tyaek. COrrlne, liennick, Harbnrh Van TnHHel: sb Co %, Robert Klein, Hh0dn Rel. man, IlIchAFd Traurig, Charles lJ0hnscn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-10
RETDVILLE SCHOOL
 HONOR ROLL

The Rockville school honor roll for November follows:
 Grade VIII-Albert Rosato, 96; Barbara Clark. 93; Jennie Testa. 93; Mary Daddona, 91; Marion Dominzio, 91; John Janisiatis. 91: Eugene Rosato, 90: Peggy Manley. 8s; Norma Warner. S7; Alton Me- Phee. 86.
 Grade vII-George Farmhouse. 95; Russel Blanchard. 92; Lena Dominzio, 91; Dorothy Daddona. 90; Arthur Baker. 90; Doris Birch. 90; Joseph Arnone, 90: Christine Ricci. 80; William Lonergan. 89; Christine D'Aversa. 87; Edwin Nearing, s7; Donald Calvin. s6: Jennie Diogostine. s5; William Herr, 85.
 Grade VT--Joseph Lonergon, 03; Shirley Manley, 01: Jennie Flamio. 90: Robert McPhee. 8s: Barbara Baker, 87! Charlotte Blanche, SC; Louis 5ambuco, 8b; Earl Hardesty. 85.
 Grade VI---icva Mae Greer, Ss: Florence HassInger. ss; Claire Ric- cardl, 8G; Thomas Brennan, 8g.
 Grade V---uloria caranRelo. ss; Lena Testa, ss; Concetta Fusco. ss; Margaret L0nghi. S7.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-10
PARK ROAD SCHOOL
 HONOR ROLL

The November honor roll at Park Road school follows:
 Grade 3-Drusilla Ford, William Perriello, Ethel Bearz, Richard Tracy, Robert Joy, Murray Pendle- ton, James Poison, Murlyn Beck.
 Grade 4-Vincent Ray, Ridgway shinn, Susie Benedetti, Jean Ruda. Kenneth Woods, Donald Holihan. Claire Curley.
 Grade 5-Doris Dznski. Charles Perriello, Joseph, Guilfoile, Robert Arcand, Bernard Lawshi, Howard Mullen, Kathleen O'Brien, Walter Pelkey.
 Grade 8-Lella Durante, Rosa Ieen Price, Evelyn Clement. Mar Richard Joy, Frances Ruda, Dolores garet Schrumn, Gloria Krause. Cone, Dorothy Beck Michael Blans- field.
 Grade Ruth Moquet, Erminia Fabiani, Alice Shumway, Lorraine Arcand, William Since, Dorothy Taylor, Emma Ricciardi, Ruth Le- Cour, Anthony Cappello.
 Grade 8--Edward Healy. Elea- nor Shumway. Robert Perriello, Benjamin Shinn, Margaret Casey. Harriet Allen.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-10

Friday, December 11th, will be the last day of the series of the contract bridge lectures at the Wa terbury Country club. Mrs Eliza beth Davis will talk for one-half hour on defensive bids. Card play ing will follow immediately. Prizes will be awarded.
 The hostesses for the afternoon will be Mrs F. s. Chase, Mrs Mason Adams, Mrs Benjamin Chatfield, Mrs Michael Donovan, Mrs Edwin Hunt, assisted by group of Junior league girls.
 Announcements have been issued to members of the Holy Cross Alumni association and local sup porters in connection with the annual formal dance which Is to be given by the Waterbury Under graduate Club of Holy Cross. The affair will be held this year at the Waterbury Womef's club on Sat- urday evening, December 26th.
 A card party will be conducted this evening in the basement of the Immaculate Conception church by the residents of Holmes avenue and State street. Mrs Mary C.. Kilmartin and Miss Agnes Fitz- patrick are in charge of the affair.
 The Waterbury League of Wo- men Voters held the December meeting today at the Waterbury club. Luncheon was served at 1 O oclock. Rev Lloyd F. Morley was the speaker having as his topic. Disarmament" A playlet, Moth CT Earth and Her Children" Mem- bers of the club who will take part in the play are: Mrs Frank P. McEvoy, Mrs William E. Pape, Mrs Michael c. Donovan, Mrs Ed ward A. Herr. Mrs William J. Sla- | tor, Mrs Louis A. Albert and Mrs Henry Weisman. The meeting is in charge of Mrs Louis A. Albert.
 On Tuesday afternoon a talk on Correct Lighting in the Home" will be given at the Waterbury Women's club in place of the regu- lar card playing session. The talk will be given at o'clock and the club members and friends are in- vited. Following the talk a tea will be served.
 Mrs John R. Hughes of Willow street has been spending several days in New York, where she was registered at the Roosevelt Hotel.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-10
WALSH SCHOOL HONOR ROLL

The honor roll for November at Walsh school. released this morn ing by Principal Arthur Bucknam, follows:
 Grade 3: Sebastian Veneziano, Michael Campo, Rose Shaker, Jo- seph Arots, Susie Melillo. Esther Jannetto. Arthur Knauf. Genevieve Grzyboski,' Catherine Marinko, Carl Zooleck, William Davidson, Theresa Ella, Hugo Borock, John Smith, Catherine Parziale. Betty Cramer John Kenny. Bertha Ta- tarenowicz. Mildred Goodson. Mar garet Rosa, Hazel Lawlor. Walter Daras.
 Grade {: Margaret James. Fred erick Borowslsi, Alice Leggett, Wanda Gnrtoski, Philomena Mas tandrea, Molly Pestone, Crane Hu- bcr, Henry Tatarinowicz. Charlotte Trenka, Eraldo CMolbassani, Rob- ert Mausolf, Constantine Chekas. John Haiday, Teddy Hojnacki. An- thony Genovese. Gina DiBattista, Wanda Lewandoski, Irene Dlugo- lcnski, Kurt Klemmer.
 Grade 5: Leonard LaManna, Ed ward Korowlotny. Arthur Rich mond, Edward Maynard, Laurel LePage, John Battistrada, Annie Kelly, Margaret Graney, John Me- Grail, Wanda Majewski. Statia Sa- roka, Henry Somma. Doris Man. son.. Eleanor Kemp. Nicholas Bliga and Henry Galway.
 Grade 6: Stella Hnewush, Mar garet Currie. Olga Klesch. Cath crime Constantine, Joseph Francis. Frances Bell, Frank Buzzelli. John Leasak, Mary Hobbie. Kenneth McKeeman. Statia Daras, Joseph Lombardo. Adeline LaPio. Lucille Pastor. Henrietta Grzybowski. Robert Morrison. Frank Calo, Francis Lorusso. Vito Pestone. Lil- Han BoDaker. Filomena Massaro Thomas Bartha. Harry Lessack Josephine Baritone. George Dvorak Rosemary Paduan0. Florence Can avan. Alexander MaJeski, Emma Leonelia, Helen MaJeslsi.
 Schwentcrly. Nicholas Klesch. Fe- Gurtoaki, Wanda L0bzenko. Eileen Knauf. Martha Chekns, Louise Greenfield, Nicholas Gallucci, Al. fred Karmen, Edward Fciburt Icinine Mausoif, Edward Kiimak Anthony Amicone, Helen Valeskl Mary Iludenko. Anna Gransky Vincent Forte. Lucille Graves
 Grade s, Mary Aureli. Mary Bli. ga. Edward Borowski. Margaret Caio, Vincent Carlo. Stanley Chmi. eleviski, Mary Corrlgnn. Mary Cronaf,, Rosetta curria. Elizabeth Fibre, Aida UuistI. Michael Iiaiday Edward IIotkowskl, Iiedwig t.aa. karzewakl, Edwin i.egRett. Llic, Mareonl. Lorraine Maynard. Mar, MerInk, Ernest Mlnervln0. Mary Pace, Harriet Pastor. John I,ater. n0ater, Solomon Hchaimnn. Emily Nomma, f.eAler smith, lri0renee ~ Mary, stanley VaIesbI Mary Wlpn' eek, Ida Xndnfosny, Virginia Kim bic. 0eoFRe Morrison.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-10

Of interest here is the announce ment that Miss Charlotte Brevillier, daughter of Arthur W. Brevillier of New York city, and Dr Matthew Griswold, son of Mrs Matthew Griswold, will be married Decem- Der 22. The ceremony will be simple and will be witnessed by only the members of the two fam flies. Dr Griswold and Miss Be- villier plan to make their future home In Black Hall, Lyme.
 Miss Brevillier was graduated from Dana Hall, Wellesley, Mass, and the Mime Rey school in Paris. She Is q member of the Junior league of New York city.
 Dr Griswold was graduated from the Taft school and from Yale university. He received his degree from the Yale School of Medicine following service overseas during the World war. He is the great grandson of the late Matthew Gris- wold, one of the early governors of Connecticut, and q nephew of William E. s. Griswold of New York city and Black Hall, Lyme.
 Miss Marion Hastings of Hamil- | ton avenue, has returned after spending two weeks as the guest of relatives in Springfield. Mass. Miss Florence Manning of Thom- aston avenue. entertained a num- Der of her friends at her home recently. The guests included: I Misses Helen Durand, Marion Stone Margaret Miner, Dorothy Miner, Marion Hebert, Virginia Dum- mings, Mary Buchanan and Flor ence Manning.
 Mrs James Fairfax Hamill of | Greenwich, the former Esther Dette, will be matron of honor for her sister, Miss Susan Dette, when she Is married on Saturday, the 18th at St MichaeIs church in Mill ton, Mass, to Arthur Andrew Ho1- brook, son of Dr and Mrs Arthur T. Holbrook of Milwaukee, Wis. The ceremony will be followed by q reception at the Milton club. Miss Dette Is the daughter of Mrs Will liam Dette of Milton. formerly of Litchfield. She is member of l the Vincent club and the Junior league. Miss Faith Rockefeller of Greenwich will be Miss Dette's maid of honor and the bridesmaids will be Miss Louise Driggs of Pros pect street, Miss Joy Dickerman of New York, Miss Caroline Sal tohstall. Miss Grace Cushing of Boston. Mrs George Putnam Sur gis of Milton, and Mrs Albert R. Gurney of Buffalo, N. Y. Miss Dette is a graduate of Westover school.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-10
SOCIAL

Miss Helen schoeni, director of The Little Theatre of Waterbury announces the first work shop event of the third season. Scenes will be enacted from the follow ing plays: "A Midsummer Nights Dream" with the cast as follows: john s. P. Castle, Warren Upson. and Donald DVnne; Romeo and Juliet" with Fred Green and Edio Manner playing the roles; "The Rivals" having as the members of the cast, Miss Dorothy McLaugh- lin, Walter Deacon and Arlene Stanley and Importance of Be- ing Earnest" with Miss Anna de Lancey and Miss Charlotte Rose Peck taking part. The acts will illustrate how the proper wearing of historical costumes dictate the gesture and posture of the actor. The presentation will be at Elks hall on Monday, December 14th, at 8:30 o'clock.
 A meeting of the Waterbury Girl Scout Council will be held at head quarters on Monday, December 14, at 2:30 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-10

Congratulations The nomination of pr Edward H. Kirschbaum president of Waterbury Kwan extremely grati flying this surgeons legion of friends He brings Kwanis and it's crippled children campaign the skill of noted surgeon and the fine humanm long associated with professional of his type Despite the demands Dr Krchbaum by private hospital practice and his duties medical examiner of Water bury he makes point enjoy the society of his fellow K- wanians who yesterday honod him with the portfolio of the clubs presidency. The Kiwan club in Waterbury doing great work the avaon of physical handcaps and misery crippled children. This campaign will be urthd probably aggressivey before with Dr Krbaum head of the organization His inherent interest surgery coupled with skill and desire aid the physically unfortunate bound be reflected during his reign president The Tower eongaulates D Khbaum another public expression of faith and conf proud bestow
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-10
T'he Man Behind The
 Scenes M Bridge War
F. Dudley Courtenay Precpitated the LensCulbertson Battle of the Century" When He Organized
 the Official System.

moved at the endless number of systems" being taught by the end- less experts" Why not get them all together, discard the various "pet ideas" and have one good sys- tenn? This was the basis of the much discussed Official System which has swept the country in the past few months, causing Ely Cul- bertson to utter much bitter and sarcastic comment and issue Q 5 to l challenge which was accepted by Sidney LenZ.
 When Courtenay organized the various experts of the country into the Advisory Council of Bridge Hearquarters 16 out of IT accept ed after considerable dickering. Such standbys as Sidney Lenz, Mill ton c. Work, Wilbur Whitehead, (since deceased), Shepard Barclay. E. V. Shepard, Mrs Madeleine Ker- win, E. C. Wolfe, Charles True Adams, Henry F. Jaeger and others have been on the board since the start and 1t was thought that ex- pert opinion was unanimous. But Culbertson, after early inclination to join, decided agains. 1t when the council showed that 1t would not incorporate in it's system the two demand" bid which is an integral part of the approach-forcing sys- tenn. Discarding this bid would ser iously affect the sales of the Gull bertson books, articles and teach ing, and Culbertson withdrew to fight his battle alone.
 Courtenay opened his fight for unity in the bridge world when he issued the first universal book on bridge early last September, "rhe Official System of Contract Bridge" a book without an author, the com bined opinion of practically all the experts. This was followed by the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-10
Christmas news shopping. Judge Billy Tboms is a

Christmas shopping Judge Billy Tboms IS great walker home business and business home finds Bill hoong like youngster Friends passing by offer lift but he refuses with gantry all his If the judge in his ea it he's going of Sign drinking foun tain in court of common peas Drink fountain No danger of search and seizure Bonnie Boya former local newspaperman with Kings booking agency New York and meeting with great Benn very popular with during his this city reader phoned yesterday movie questions propounded by Tower reader night She tells Jack Krantz reality Ricardo Corez and that June MaeCloy the solution of the second query. My thanks for her interest the Tower
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-10

Around Conditions bad West Side Hill yesterday that the department called sand thooughfare Three had craekups the down. r. M C. may the adjacent property order gymnasium Demands the make il physically impossible them be understand considerable thought is being that the property purchased and
 gym constructed it will be used by the junior members clusively. Joe Samper sporting and derby The deb control something like the Buieks Ralph Masano another gadabout sping them with spat and derby Evelyn Prescott again after her accident Vel 0 life Ev.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-10

Editor Tall Tower Topics At showing of "Pat- Blond certain respect shown for Robert Williams Mellow chimes reminded that he is Ye that considerably done But that audiences should confront problem demand of producers that the showing of such films be discontinued After al it isn't exactly fortabe feeling sit and watch certain play knowing that he lying his grave It misfortune and others as well, witness Smart Women and "Rebound' after of Robert Ames. Must think of the other players featured move2 Probably But honorable deed their past would be sacrifice their appearance single film with who hearsed with them and laughed with them prior their passing the Great Beyond Tell me- Ed, what your opinion this subject? Your e auent though somewhat brief various talkies. players and Hollywood in general. highly interesting. always enjoy them. Sincerely Ada. New Haven. Conn. (ha think of this question raised by Ada I'd appreciate comments. - The Ed)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-10
TosSpd up bv tbe tide.

Tossed up by the tide Thanks to Louise Gerald and Jean Alad of Famngdae New York for Christmas card the Tower It's the first The Tower acknowledges with thanks tinfo contributions Mario Angelo and Cano Lucia Mario lives 589 East Main and Cnio AZ Spring street. Franeis Jackson Denis advertising staff is selling display copy the Hoyoke wall G. E. Walker of this city has gone manager the Searsoebuk opening there Dot Deey of the local has gone ocate office nsala' Kunze. Thanks
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-10

There is an interesting story be- hind the big I.enz-Culbertson con- tract bridge battle which is at tracting the attention of the coun- try at the present time. The man who is the cause of 1t all is almost unknown to the average bridge player although his name has be- come a by-word in inner bridge circles during the past six months
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-10
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Gossip. The Tower enjoyed delicious deer steak last night thanks E. Wallace and E. B. Gzze local hunismen who bagged the animal while hunting North6ed Maine The venson was sweet as very thankful Messes Gizze and Wallace their kindness presenting with the steak Coming Maine, my favorie vacation added xea to the meal Thanks Robert Pepin of 52 East Liberty street.
 student at 6 Anne for box of tin foil Bob walked all the way to the Tower to make the delivery. Alderman Fred Packard back on the job again after being hopiszed three weeks nsede broke of in tbe adsfman hand and the saw bones had quIs 2 job fixing tbinss up.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-10

Tall Tower Topics In the subscriber who would like the information concerning Joan Blonde June MacCoy Jack Kanz you think would be fair her this data running in another newspaper don't. - M J. C.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-10

Editor Tall Tower Topics would like to ask question through your Gossip column your honest opinion who The Champ which shown the Palace' Was it Jackie Cooper Wallace Beeyi Please through the Tall Towsr--Movie Fan. (Beery-The Ed)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-10
OFFICIAL SPOKESMAN FOR BRIDGE HEADQUARTERS

singleton except as above describ- | ed. may result in the defeat of a contract, but such leads, as a rule, | will not average to- produce theI best results. A good player is qulteI liable to spot the lead as a slngle- ton. and will benefit by the in-I formation. Doubleton leads areI usually preferable to opening from tenace holdings.
 The following might be listed asI leads which are undesirable: (a) Ace. from the top of four or
 more
 (b) Jack, from K-J-iO combination tc) King from K-Q-x-x
 (d) Fourth best from any suit of
 four or more cards headed byI
 K-J-, IA or Q.
 If declarer has bid two suits 1t is frequently advisable to lead a trump, unless, by so doing, 1t would. sacrifice a positive trump trick in the leaders hand.
 Leads Against m Adverse Bid.
 Partner of Leader Having
 Made Declaration. In the above situation. the ad versaries having secured the con- tract, it is generally better to opgn the suit that partner has bid, ind stead of opening leaders best suit (there are rare exceptions to this| situation).
 This table will assist the played In making the correct opening lead against either a suit declaration orI Ia no-trump declaration.