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something Of the
hind which may help in the play but
cannot be rebid as q reserve, value for
slam purposes.
% He must have either 4-4-3-2 or
1888 distribution.
Concerning the Responding Partners
Hand.
The opening bidder knows (assuming
responder does not pass four no trumps)
that:
Cd He has two and q half primary
tricks, for with less he Is obliged to pass
the four no trump invitation.
ca II he has three primary tricks,
they do not include an ace and a king
queen, otherwise he should have bid
three no trumps over one no trump.
What He Would Like to Know Il
% Has the responding hand an ace?
90 Has he q 1853 distribution?
90 Has he the right four-card suit
headed by tops?
It Is clear that these three questions
must be answered before we can know
whether there is any kind Of play for
grand slam; while for small slam it Is
advisable to know the answers to ques-
tons 2 and 3 In case a suit con-
tTdct can De reached IN WHICH, WITH Jour
trurps In each hand, the declarer will
have additional playing resources which
would not be available in no trumps.
This may seem to be q remote posi-
bality, but 1t should be explored since
We risk nothing by doing so.
There Is No SIMON After This Rebid.
Once the responder bids over four
no trumps, there must be no signing on
short of small slam. Even If it has to
be played in no tr,lmps, there will usual
" be fine play for it, and it should
be bid. This proviso permits both part
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Uncommon Sense
Keep Your Balance
BY JOHN BLAKE.

n OSE your physical balance and
you will be unable to stand up
straight. Lose your mental bal
ance and you will be unable to
think straight.
Without doubt you know q great
many brilliant people who, despite
their quickness of wit, never seem to
get anywhere. Usually you will find
that their minds are lopsided. They
can look at the world only from one
point of view. This, unfortunately. Is
too often the case with reformers.
Instead OF making allowance for peo-
pie who hold opinions that differ from
theirs they try to force them to think
as they do. and If that cannot be done
regard them thereafter as lost souls.
X \ y
have seen a great many reform
waves sweep over little communities,
only to fail because their leaders were
not true reformers, but fanatics.
The great and wise founder OF the
Christian religion was above all things
tolerant. He understood that men
were only human, and he never failed
to make allowances for them.
One of the most hopeful things about
the present time is that men and
women are more prone to concede to
their friends and neighbors the right
to form and hold opinions of their
own.
Mark Twain, I think, said that diff
ference Of opinion makes horse races
possible. But in the past 1t has made
wars and disputes possible.
When was child, remember
political campaigns gave rise to bitter
ness and contention, and often to lying
and misrepresentation. Even children,
hearing their parents discuss politics,
became little partisans, though they
knew not why.
1t Is good thing for this country
that We are regaining our balance. The
last great political battle was fought
WITHOUT any Misrepresentation and
without any rancor. None of the old
"roorbacks," which used to be circu-
lated by both sides in the hope of in
juring the candidates, appeared. As
fas as I know, the campaign was waged
without fist fight or libel suit.
In earlier days both of these things
were a part of every important poll
tical battle.
It seems to me that the people of
this country have more balance than
they did in earlier days, and are
steadily learning to take controversies
calmly and keep their heads. And
this is a hopeful indication Of i'm
provement.
tcopyright. 1933)
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round pieces Of orange linen applique
in the center edge with green linen
applique leaves at each end. The orange
sticks up perkily over the stem OF the
glass and all contours are sharply out
lined against the base Of the goblet.
A set of six or eight Of these envelope
coasters is delightfully."- appropriate to
use when serving orangeade.
A bunch of purple grapes, ranging in
color from light to darker lavender in
circles Of linen applique makes an ap-
propriate ornament for set OF glasses
for serving grape juice. Or a single
green grape leaf may be used. A but
terf1y with spread wings is another
applique ornament which suggests
slipping honey from fragrant flowers.
The butterfly set can be used appro-
priately for any beverage. While the
others may also, they are particularly
well suited to the beverages mentioned
in connection with them. A bit Of
tomato red linen with green foliage is
just the sort of ornament for an en-
velope coaster set for tomato cock
tails. A harlequin set, in which all
motifs are used, makes an ensemble ap-
propriate to all the beverages. Such a
set is just the thing for a Summer sale
for which SO many women are now
making ready. 1t is a set sure to ap-
peal to those in search of novel bridge
prizes.
An envelope coaster pattern set in
Guiding patterns for all the motifs de-
scribed, with directions for making the
applique and the coasters. can be had
for 10 cents. together with self
dressed, stamped (3-cen0 envelope and
request sent to Lydia lie Baron
Walker, care Of this paper.
(Copyright 1889
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DOROTHY DIX'S LETTER BOX
EAR DOROTHY DIX Why considered something proud
of for man to be bachelor while is sur
be called old maid? Why
dangerous If she widow and both married SINGLE
fear her? NANCY

fear her? ~ NANCY ELLEN
the that laid for his feet He has turned deaf sq
d M s s s IL aeei sa Sm a s
lure h na % n T wonder or !f that has S e
HE recognizes long stays interes.
h sss mis- as sne 0 upn him him . n
selves up please hmm and him when comes
to see them All women are Waiting for him to throw the
puts
reproach theory pefhed emancipation
the s H
popular socially
IF
risk in the matrimonial market Generally they have some money
wives ally w0 % an wants for husband
in getting
load as would be skitish girl
knows that widow learned
keep house he VIII not be poisoned bad cooking And that she
Of but be satisfied with husband who reasonably and
u many years sainced everything to make home for my
s world a ens nes a
to TO-, But does give the
thing my schooling 60 to College ETC.
h nus not tie :e :;
father. life does monotonous TIRED DAUGHTER.
you out OF School and GG @ s N 1
are in your s too late for back and finish high school
% ns ap to at nS degree by no
must looking your
@ sed 1e nurse chance, long
age left lonely snd destitute you may mo
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tCpydsht.
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include his fathers name at all. or is
son Of Mrs. Fannie Jones enough?"
Answer: Please not Mrs. Fannie
Jones' The wording should be "son
of Mrs John Jones and the late Mr..
John Jones'"
Dear Mrs. Post: The other day we
received wedding invitation on a dou-
BILE sheet Of paper, with envelope con-
sisting merely of the flap fastening 10
the back of the second page We expect
to have a wedding in our family soon
and would like very much to have these
identical invitations "a If they are in
good taste, and CO If there is any way
of inclosing the few invitations to the
reception. Or would those have to be
engraved on other sheets and inclosed
in envelopes?"
Answer: There is no objection to
them. In fact. they have been used for
a number of smartest New York we'd
dings. The invitation to the house is
added to the church invitation by en-
craving on extra line at the end, read
ing: land afterward at No. l Park
Lane"
My dear Mrs. Post: am chairman of
the Dance Committee for very simple
dance our vacation club is having in
August. viii you please tell me what
refreshments we should have and how
they would best be served?''
Answer: Lemonade or orangeade is
usually on a table and dancers help
themselves throughout the evening.
About two hours after the dance begins
ice cream and cake and probably sand
wiches and coffee are spread upon the
table in the supper room, or at one end
of the dancing room.
my dear Mrs. Post: Who says Good
morning first-mistress or naid?"
Answer: Mistress.
copyright, 1881
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~ oBoL1NK suitors arrive In the
x early Spring, attired in their
wedding f,nery: They take pos,
their joyous outpourings Of
tinkling bell-like notes assure you they
are most happy. This song Is one Of
the most delightful we have in the
Spring and they are among the sweetest
singers.
A bobolink's wedding garment Is .
glossy black, with stunning splash Of
yellow on the back Of his head and
neck. The lower half of his back.
rump and shoulders Is white, and
bobolink husbands do the unusual in
the Summer by wearing their bright
colors on their backs.
The bobolink damsels are dressed
modestly in olive-brown and light yell
low above with black streaks. They have
olive-brown heads decorated with light
yellow stripes, and their vestees and
petticoats are yellow. In the Fall
bobolinks all look alike.
It Is In the early Summer that the
gay young Suitors are the most joyous
OF singers. A bubbling song, full of
happiness and ecstasy. announces that
the singer is deeply In love and the lady
Of his choice is the most desirable in all
the world. His tinkling, bell-like notes
seem to drip from his happy throat, as
he dips here and there over the fields
and meadows. Bobolinks are related to
the orioles, meadowlarks and black
birds, You will look for them In the
open places.
The counting songs are irresistible
and soon the twain are murmuring
happy little secrets together as they
seek the most advantageous building
sites. Down on the ground, hidden in
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Betty Bear Is Astonished.
Who for defense alone doth arm
His neighoors ne'er will seek to harm.
Jimmy Skunk.

" HERE Is no more inoffensive per-
son IN all the great world than
Jimmy Skunk, and none more
independent He is armed,
powerfully armed. but it Is for
defense and he never uses 1t for Of
Tense. He never goes. looking Tor
trouble, but if trouble comes his way
he isn't afraid.
Don't bother me and I will not
bother you," says Jimmy. and goes Sc
renely about his business unafraid.
Betty Bear never will forget the first
time she saw Jimmy Skunk and her
establishment at Mother Bears behav-
ior. It was Just at dusk one pleasant
evening. Mother Bear and Betty Bear
were up in the old pasture after ber-
ries. They had come out there from
the Green Forest late in the afternoon:
They had had feast Of berries, and
Mother Bear had started along mar
row path on her way back to the Green
Forest, with Betty Bear at her heels,
rs usual when Mother Bear stopped
30 suddenly at a turn in the path that
Betty Bear bumped into her.
Good evening"" said Mother Bear IN
her deep, rumbly grumbly voice.
would you just as soon step aside Tor
us to pass?"
Betty Bear peeped around her to see
10 whom she was speaking, for this was
the first, the very first time Betty Bear
ever had heard her ask q favor OF any
one. In the path just ambling around
the turn toward them came small
person in black and white coat. He
was much smaller than Betty Bear. A
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"ABRIC coasters are in demand
L. nowadays. There are smart
novelties among them, as will
i be indicated. These coasters pro-
tect tables and stands from get
ting marked with rings left by glasses
which have moist standards. as they
are so liable to have. They absorb the
moisture so that the glasses are pleas
anter to handle. And they lend
decorative touches to the table. They
are so simple to make that any woman
can have one or more sets to suit her
styles of glasses, and the color schemes
of her table services.
Envelope coasters are the novel ones
which supply unique feature. They
consist of circular standard portions
large enough to fit under the round
bases of the glasses, and flap portions,
under which the glass bases slip when
resting on the coasters. These are Or
namental, and are approximately semi
circular. The flaps are sewed to the
bases along the outer edges. or are
caught to the bases with binding.
The material is generally fine linen.
when 1t Is lined with heavier white
wash goods. Or the base can be double
thickness with a slit across the diane
ter in the lining portion to allow a
piece Of white table oilcloth to be
tucked between the top and bottom
portions When laundered these in
terlinings are easily removed.
The interest in these envelopes CEN
tiers in the flaps which have the decora-
lions so positioned that the edge is
irregular to conform to the ornament.
which Is thus partially silhouetted
against the glass when slipped under
the flap.
For example, the edge may be Of
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Ing up over the eyes, around the outer
corners and back under the eyes to the
nose. Do this several times, then gently
wipe of excess cream.
Eye baths are refreshing to tired eyes,
especially after one has been exposed to
wind and dust. They are easily given
with the aid Of . medicine droppe1.
Throw back the head, open the eyes and
let q few drops Of the cooled bofic esd
solution fall gently into the eyes. This
method is preferable to using ths sve-
cup. Under ordinary conditions nature
takes care of the cleansing Of tho syes
Sc that eye baths are not usually noces-
sary as q part Of tho daily beauty 1o-
gram, but they are useful after expq1Ws
to dust and are refreshing ct al tina
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ners to get in some more bids without
1t costing anything, since now neither
Of them may pass short OF slam.
Through the Information conveyed BY
these bids. and through the negative IN
ferences to be drawn from the partners
refraining from making certain bids, the
correct decision should be reached ca
whether to bid for grand slam, and In
what declaration: (b) II that Is out Of
the question, whether to contract for
smsn slam in . suit or In no trumps.
In other words: II the bidding goes one
no trump. two no trumps, four no
trumps, now any bid made by the re-
spending hand is q forcing bid for
small slam. Neither partner may pass
any less-than-slam declaration.
Is This idea Revolutionary?
The Sims system differs from many
others In bidding no trumps originally
on holdings with which others advise
bidding a suit 50 as to arrive at no
trumps by way Of one or more so-called
approach" bids. Ye. most Of these
same theorists, having arrived at no
trump game contract without bidding .
suit, would never consider bidding suits
In developing . slam beyond the three
no-trump bid Nevertheless, that Is the
best method I have been able to devise
up to the present time for discovering
the full possibilities Of the big hands Of
the type with which We are now con-
cerned.
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fidence in the world. There seemed to
be no doubt at all in his mind that
Mother Bear and Betty would get out
Of his way.
Mother Bear growled and Betty Bear
expected to see her crush this impu-
dent little stranger with one blow from
a great paw Instead, Mother Bear
backed q couple of steps, almost tread
ing on Betty Bears paws. She growled
again and then Betty Bear saw the big
plumy tail of the stranger begin to rise.
It came up and up until it was over
his back.
At this Mother Bear backed so hastily
that she almost walked over Betty
Bear Go back until we find a place
where we can let this fellow pass" "
growled Mother Bear continuing to
back. The little stranger continued to
come on as If he considered it the most
natural thing in the world for Mother
Bear to get out OF his way.
A short distance back was an open
space where they could step out of the
path, and this they did. The little
stranger ambled along the path and
bushes to give him plenty of room to
pass and some to spare. OF course, Betty
Bear did the same thing just because
Mother Bear did 1t. But she couldn't
understand it. No. sir, she couldn't
| II Mother Bear wasn't afraid Of this
harmless looking little stranger why
should she treat him with so much
respect?
Thanks" said the little stranger, II
take it you have left some. I would like
| q few myself"
Plenty" growled Mother Bear.
The stranger stopped and looked at
Betty Bear and somehow it made her
feel uncomfortable. II see you have
your youngest with you," said he. II
hope you will teach her always to be
polite to her betters. It pays. Yes, In
deed, it pays" He moved on.
! who was that?" asked Betty Bear as
they once more went on their way.
THAT" growled Mother Bear, was
Jimmy Skunk. Keep out of his way
and out Of the way Of any of his fam
lily you may chance to meet"
| tCopyright. 1889
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How 1t Started
To Feather Ones Nest.
BY JEAN NEWTON.

HE feathered his nest before he got
out"
That was said not long ago about q
politician who resigned under fire. II
IS familiar phrase In modern speech
to express making full material pro-
vision for ones future.
This metaphor drawn from bird life
has long appeared in literature as well
as speech, and we trace 1t back as far
as the sixteenth century. when 1t had
its source In an immortal work. Its
original use Is found in the seventeenth
chapter Of Book II Of the Works" Of
the great Rabelais.
(Copyright, 1887
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HERE ARE SOME GOOD FO6o1Lo,
HE SHOUTED.
valuable things. In addition, 1t tells
many interesting facts about life OF
time gone by. The rock layers have
saved much of the story. For example,
If we find the three-toed fossils have
mentioned they will be amid rocks
which date back probably 2,coO,OOO
years."
my, but that's q long timel" COM
mented Allen.
Eyes, it's a long time from one View
point, but it covers only q small part
Of the history Of our earth. Some fossils
20 back more than $4,000 900 years.
WAS the horse living them"
"Oh, no! I was thinking OF fossils OF
ocean animals. Before horses appeared
on earth, the race Of giant dinosaurs
lived"
Allen remembered these words Of Dr..
Barstow when the party landed IN
Greenland, and the memory seemed to
cast q magic spell around the work
which was being done. Biologists, with
their queer picks" and other tools went
forth to dig In hillsides, and the boy
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Sun Cooked Strawberries.

Use equal weights of sugar and straw
berries. Put the strawberries in the
preserving kettle in layers. sprinkling
sugar over each layer, not more than
two inches Deep Place on stove and
heat slowly to the boiling point. Skim
carefully. Pour on platters. cover with
glass. Let stand in sunshine eight to
IL hours until the syrup is thick. Take
into the house when the sun goes down
or If 1t rains and finish the next day
Pour into Jars Of glasses.
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Coffee Ice Cream.

One cupful hot coffee, Is marshmal-
lows, 1 cupful cream, whipped; 2 tea
spoonfuls vanilla, salt. Add marsh
mallows to hot coffee and melt in dou-
BILE boiler chill until slightly thickened.
Whip cream, add vanilla and salt and
beat into cold mixture. Turn into au-
tomato refrigerator trays and freeze
three to four hours.
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Answer: II you
have any skill in
writing poetry, you
might compose a
few verses about
your hostess. Or
much more easily,
you might select a
quotation that you
think Is suitable
from any book of
verse you like. or
from an anthology.
my dear Mrs.
Post: I want to an
nounce my daugh-
ter's engagement.
Her fance's father
is dead. Should
tho onnO1Inraynoy ont
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seem to lack all attractive
ness?
Eye beauty Is, Of course, enhanced by
long dark lasheS and q touch of make
up on the lids, but it is Influenced most
by expression and health, which are
qualities that almost any one can culti-
vate. Eyes that sparkle with vivacity
and intelligence are naturally more In
teresttng to look at than dull, stupid
eyes. Redness, fabbiness, premature
wrinkles and granulated lids rob the
eyes Of any claim they may have to
beauty.
Girls often ask me how to improve the
expression Of their eyes. There Is no
magic recipe for this purpose. The only
way to have an interesting expression in
the eyes Is to be an interesting person.
atty. If you feel tired and bored, you
will look i. II you are alert and happy,
your eyes will tell it. Eyes betray the
true state of your mind and emotions
1t is an easier matter to improve the
physical condition of the eyes and the
lids. If there is anything wrong with
the eyes. or there is a granulated con-
dition on the lids, an eye specialist
should, Of course, be consulted Any
pair Of eyes will look better If made
comfortable and healthy. There are
simple home treatments that VIII re-
fresh eyes that have become tired from
extra strain or loss Of sleep. The use
Of warm, wet congresses is one of the
most effective treatments for removing
that tense. drawn look that comes about
the eyes when one Is fatigued or worried.
They are good for reducing. pufnness
also. The congresses are squares Of
absorbent cotton large enough to cover
each eye. They may be squeezed out in
hot salt water Zone teaspoonful Of salt
to half glass Of hot water) or in hot
boric acid solution, made by dissolving
water. The congresses should be as
warm as possible without causing dis
comfort. Apply fresh cotton pads Is
soon as the first ones begin to cool;
kaaxa this for tan xsaizaaatas 4
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Adventure Of North1and.
Searching for Fossils.

ut may seem strange to you," "
- went on DR.. Barstow, that we
should take the trouble to come
i to these Northern seas looking
for fossils of animals which have
been dead millions Of years. In . sense,
1t is strange, but remember that our
work is only q small part Of the great
work being done by scientists all over
the earth"
What good does the work do?" =
1.-THE science of geology has helper
men to locate coal, iron, oil and othei
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DELI l. uNlL OlO1S1LO ". Burgess.

more harmless looking small person
Betty Bear never had seen. Yet Mother
Bear, great big Mother Bear, from
whom even Puma the Panther had
run away, was actually making a re-
quest instead of giving an order. There
was even something like respect in the
tone Of her voice.
ut is a nice evening"" replied the
little stranger. 1.-The bushes are very
thick just here and it is not convenient
for me to step aside. 1t will be easier
for you to do the side-stepping. He
came ambling along with all the con-
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Go be continued.)
Veal PattieS.

Mince . piece Of cold veal very fine,
season with nutmeg and salt, put it on
the fire and stir up with . good sized
piece Of butter and some good meat
gravy, bouillon or sour cream to q
rather thick forcemeat, and after tax
ing from the fire stir through 1t the
yolk Of an egg. Stir through the force
meat at last some chopped parsley.
Put . teaspoonful Of the filling into
each patty Immediately,
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Conquering Contract
BY p. HAL SIMS

Nr. Sims Is uniuersally acclaimed the
greatest HDtnD contract and auction
player. He icas captain of the renowned
-Four Horsen,en" team and has ,Don 20
national championships since 1924.
These articles are based on the Sims
principle, iDhich the Sims group Of
players tcds the first to employ and
depelop.
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MILADY BEAUTIFUL
BY LOIS LEEDS.

down in q darkened room and relax d.
ing the treatment.
The next step is to remove tho CON-
presses, blot the skin dry and pat On Q
be used If the skin under the eyes Il
discolored. Close the lids and give Q
very gentle tapping massage around the
eyes, beginning at the inner corner, 60