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The Washington times., 1933-09-21

Bidding went: West, one spade;
North, three clubs (this was only
strong invitation bid, az
South had declined to bid as
dealer); South, three no trumps,
with a single stop to spades;
West, passed; North, four dia-
monds; South, five diamonds.
The opening lead was the 3
of spades, going through dunn
my'S only possible stop to the
suit. Dummy played low, al
though it might as well have
put up the K, on the bare
chance that East held that
card. West played the 10.
North ruffed.
Of course the declarer hoped
for a 80 opposing division OF
trumps, so he led his K. fol-
lowed by the 9, which dummy
overlook with the j. only to
see West discard the 4 Of
spades, showing that East held
as many trumps as dummy and
one more trump than declarer,
after North had ruffed once.
That is the trouble with bid
ding 4-card suits, even when
partner also holds 4. Too often
for comfort one opponent holds
as many or more trumps than
declarer. To say the least the
situation appeared awkward to
the declarer. AS West was a
Stickler for having 2l2 quick
tricks for an opening bid it
was clear that he held the
40 spades, the K Of hearts
and the K of clubs, provided
he was running true to form.
Dummy's Q Of clubs was led,
and would have been allowed
to run had not West covered
with the K. The Ace won.
Then and there the declarer
set fire to all his bridges.
There was to be no escape for
him in case things went wrong.
He had to trust that things
would go right.
The declarer led his Ace Of
diamonds-the last one which
he held. He led a heart. Dunn
my's Ace won, and dummy'S
last trump was led. Upon it
the declarer discarded his last
heart, leaving him only 6 clubs
and ruin in case that suit did
not break for him. Probably he
wished with all his heart that
clubs were trumps.
Dummy's of clubs was led.
West played the 5. For an, in
stant the declarer hesitated
between finessing his 8 and
playing his J. in an endeavor to
drop the 10. It was a close
point. as North read West for
5 spades originally, and unless
he also held S hearts (Which he
had declined to bid, West held
the missing 10. North put up
his j of Club, dropping the 10,
then spread his hand for u
tricks won.
The Washington times., 1933-09-21

nounced plainly and correctly,
without affectation but also
without slovenliness.
The habits of swallowing the
words, of mumbling, and of
dropping final consonants make
life difficult for listeners.
Monotony of tone is another
unpleasantness to be avoided.
You know the voice that drones
ON and on without emphasis or
change in tone and without
enough sentence breaks. Some
times this speaker adds to his
sins by stringing interminable
sentences together with lands.
Sometimes he pauses at length
or fills in with "ers" while he
thinks of something. NOR to
say. But never, until he is out
of breath, or his audience fades
away, does he give up the floor.
The DrawI
In different sections of the
country there are peculiarities
Of dialect that are perhaps un-
avoidable. Sometimes they are
charming. Often they are irri-
tating. If you want to be a
cosmopolitan, it is wiser not to
cling too obviously to them.
It is with regret that I re-
port that the majority Of bad
voices, rasping and irritating
ones, as we'll as exaggerated &C
cents are possessed by women
and not by men.
For instance, there exists
what is known as the "profes-
sional southerner."
She is one who has been told
that her manner of speech is
"simply adorable" She has
been told this so frequently
that she thinks her voice is
one of her most winning fea-
lures, the reason for her popu-
larity.
Then the drawl becomes
exaggerated, so much so that
you can hardly understand
what the young lady has to
say. I have heard southern
girls drag their hello honeys"
out until they take up a whole
sentence.
Shed Dialects
This voice becomes so ridicu-
lous that the very incorrect
ness of the speech gets on your
nerves, let alone the Sickening
sweet quality of it.
So it behooves everyone not
to cling to dialects. No matter
where you are from. 1t may
be North, South, East or West.
The answer is the same. Try
to develop a more cosmopolitan
way of talking so that you
won't Immediately be stamped.
"Oh, she's from bonneville"
But above all. if you have
a shrill voice, try lowering it
to a deep, throaty tone and
watch the effect on your
listener.
The Washington times., 1933-09-21
The Rhymins
O Optimist

Even as the Seed
Shut far away from golden sun.
Green branch where once IL
grew,
No whisper of the singing wind
And all glad things it knew,
Does the seed fret when trodden
down
Beneath the heavy earth,
Within the silent dark to brave
The mystery Of birth?
In patience there 1t lies in wait
Until life's germ bursts through
The bars of that small prison.
house
To struggle forth anew.
One tiny shoot to brave the cold
The maze Of Stygian night;
And yet unfailingly it takes
The path that leads to lightI
After the pain Of chill and dark.
The journey drear and long,
How glorious to greet the sun.
The world Of warmth and song!
Even as the seed, which has no
fear
OF all it must endure,
Be soul. as humble and -
strong;
Your growth will be as sure.
The Washington times., 1933-09-21
Beauty Queries
and Answers

FreckleS
Q.-I would be rather nice
looking If it wasn't for my
freckleS. They are rather light.
Could you please tell me some
thing to use? Have you any
formula / could use without
going to the expense of buying
anything? Thank you.
p. T.
A half and half solution
of peroxide and lemon juice will
help to tighten your freckles.
Thin Face
Q.-Would you kindly advise
me what to do for developing
the face and legs, as my body is
very thin, but my face is also
thin. am not bothered about
my legs as much as I am about
my face, which worries me.
Thanking you in advance,
Disguised.
Airy rubbing cocoa butter
into your skin, and when you do
be sure that the strokes go up
ward and outward. Do this at
night after you have thoroughly
cleansed your face.
Stand Pat
Q.-I am 19 years old, am 5
feet S inches tall and weigh 1873
pounds. should like to weigh
about lis pounds, but refuse
to ruin my health on a Strenu-
Gus diet. My waist is 26 inches,
my bust, IS inches; hips, IS
inches; calf, 13 inches; thigh,
10 inches, and ankle, 815 inches.
Do you think / should take my
weight seriously?
L. L. C.
Answer: BY my chart you are
only two pounds overweight. so
don't worry. Your proportions
sound perfectly correct.
Whiteheads
Question: / am bothered with
facial blemiSheS. Blackheads
and pimples. l thought it was
from some internal disorder so
/ have been taking a remedy.
The other day someone wrote
to you about the same cOndi-
tiOn as mine, and you gave them
an excellent treatment (the one
using hot olive oil, CASTLE soap,
etc.,. I used this treatment, and
it has done wonders. don't be.
lieve / have one blackhead. AS
for the pimples, they are clear
ing up. But to get to the point.
/ am asking for your excellent
advice. / am bothered with tiny
whiteheadS, and no matter what
1 do, / can't seem to get rid of
them. Thanking you again for
your advice, 1 remain your loyal
reader-B. r.
Answer: Thank you very
much, B. R., for your compli-
mentary letter. Steam your face
diligently with hot cloths. It will
take a great deal of patience,
but it can be done. Then apply
warm muscle oil. Massage gen.
tly and then apply hot cloths
again. Repeat until you can
gently squeeze out the white
heads. Take it slowly, and do
not try to remove them all at
once, as you will irritate your
skin unnecessarily. Obstinate
ones may be looSened by insert
ing the point of a Sterilized
needle.
The Washington times., 1933-09-21
7 O
love|orn
Fears Bad Temper May Wreck
Her Marriage

Fears Bad Temper May Wreck
Her Marriage
Dear Miss Fairfax:
I am a young girl of 16 and
need some advice badly. I have
a vile temper, which I've tried
to conquer, but can't. Just
when I'm getting along fine,
my mother and sister start nag
ging and picking on me, and I
flare up all over again. My
temper makes me like an out
slider in the family.
I'm going to marry a very fine
man and I wonder if I ought to
give him up now, rather than
to make him unhappy with my
temper after we are married. I
love him so much that I'm will
ing to give him up. And I know
he loves me. Please advise me.
FIRE BRAND.
Someone has said that reali-
Zation of a fault was more than
half the battle in conquering it.
So you see, my dear, your battle
Is already half won.
I would rather have you tell
me that you're going back to
school instead Of contemplating
marriage at 16 years Of age.
And I should like you to see
some Of the letters that come to
this column from girls who have
married at that tender age, and
write me that they feel like old
women before they're 20.
So here's hoping that, instead
of giving up the boy friend be-
cause you fear a lack of self
control may wreck his happi-
ness, you'll postpone your we'd
ding until you're at least a year
or two older, and the temper has
become less troublesome.
Sweet Sixteen Too Young
to Marry
Dear Miss Fairfax:
I am a girl of 16 and I am
keeping company with a young
man of "a. We are very fond
of each other, but there is a
certain person who insists that
I am too young, and who is
trying to come between us.
ANXIOUS.
I see no objections to your
having occasional dates with a
creditable young man of "a,
but if you're considering marry
ing him, I, like that certain
person." think you're too young.
Our grandmothers used to
marry at 16 and get away with
it, too. But conditions today
have changed so materially that
it's better for a girl to be older
than 16 before she assumes the
responsibilities Of q married
woman.
The Washington times., 1933-09-21

We lead the Europeans oy
many years in indulging so
freely in active sports. It's true
that some Of them played golf,
and many tennis and other
sports, but they didn't do it in
the wholesale way we do over
here until very few years ago.
For Americans
And so we will fall back more
and more on our own designers
for our sports clothes. They
will be created for our special
needs, will suit us perfectly.
We will no doubt look to
Paris for some of our inspira-
ton, but we will take ideas
from there. and adapt them to
our own lives and needs.
It was in such a way that
the twin sweater suit came
about. Paris wore high-necked
sweaters, and wore cardigans,
but they were never as popular
there as they are here.
The DoubIet
The twin sweater suit, or
"doublet," as it's sometimes
called this year, has taken our
country by storm.
It's an ideal golf outfit, it's
used for all sorts of country
and sports wear, and it's used
for school and general day wear
by the younger generation. No
need to say it's practical be-
cause there are two sweaters,
and you can get any combina-
ton you want, using one or
both.
Heathery Tones
We've photographed a smart
suit, twin sweaters and a skirt
to match. 1t comes in wine,
eel gray, blue, brown or green,
all heathery shades that are
nice and Woodsy, and excellent
for fall sports.
The suit we've shown is very
inexpensive, $5.95 for the three
pieces, though Of course you can
pay what you want, get them
as fine and we'll knit as you
please. AS you can see, this
suit fits nicely, has a hand
knit look, and is amply made,
with the skirt plenty long. It
is in misses sizes.
For fashion information, or
the name of the store showing
this suit, write Miss Laville en-.
closing self-addressed, stamped
envelope, or call District $3.50,
extension 199.
The Washington times., 1933-09-21
Sunday Supper Menus

BY The Merry Cook

the fat, flour and cream. Beat
the egg yolk and add gradually
to the white sauce. Add the
ham mixture, beat thoroughly
and serve on toast.
MENU No.
Cucumber and Lettuce Salad
Hot Baking Powder Biscuits
Strawberry Ice Cream.
Jellied Veal Loaf
Two cups chopped veal, two
cups soup stock or canned
bouillon, two tablespoons gram
ulated gelatin, one-half cup
cold water, one teaspoon
chopped onion, one-half cup
chopped celery and two tea
spoons chopped green pepper.
Soften gelatin in cold water
for five minutes. Boil soup
stock and add to gelatin. Stir
until dissolved. Chill. When
it begins to stiffen add chopped
meat and vegetables. Put mix
ture into loaf pans and allow
to become perfectly set by
chilling. Remove from mold,
slice and serve. Trimmed gravy
may be used in place Of the
soup stock.
Baking Powder Biscuits
Two cups of flour, four level
teaspoons of baking powder.
one-half teaspoon Of salt, one
third cup Of sweet milk and two
tablespoons of shortening.
Sift the flour once before
measuring and again with bak-
ing powder and salt. Mix in the
butter with a knife or the tips
of fingers until mealy. Add the
milk gradually to form soft
dough. Pat out to one-half inch
thick. Cut and place rounds
close together on creased shall
low pans. Bake IS minutes in
a very hot oven. If dough is to
be used for shortcake, add one
and one-half tablespoons sugar
to the flour. Split and spread
with butter before serving with
fruit.
The Washington times., 1933-09-21

Practically anything said gra-
ciously is pleasant to hear, and
the most brilliant and amiable
intentions in the world may be
drowned in harsh words.
The desirable voice is, first
of all, low-pitched. Nothing is
so irritating and firing to the
ears as high, strident, excited
voice.
If you find yourself in the
habit of talking this way take
your note on the piano some day,
and then tune in at a lower
pitch and see how much more
agreeable it is to the ear.
Over-EmphaSizing
Along with the high voice
often goes the over-emphatic
habit. Everything is said as
If it were at least the report Of
a hurricane.
This is exhausting to the lis
tener and finally tends to rob
your speech of any real empha-
sis.
Clear enunciation is practi-
cally as important as a low
pitch. Words should be pro-
The Washington times., 1933-09-21
Dr.. Bisch' s DaiIy
Diet Hint

Less variety Is n ee d e d for
ones daily breakfast than for
the other meals. Heavy break
fasts, such as those including
meat or sauSageS, are not to
be recommended because the
vitality Of the system Is low
after arising. Those accustomed
to heavy muscular work may
eat a more hearty breakfast.
although even in these cases q
light meal and an early lunch
are to be preferred.
The Washington times., 1933-09-21
HOUSEHOLD HINTS

Preventing Cake Sticking
Sprinkle powdered sugar over
the cake plate before putting
the cake on it to frost. This
will keep the cake from stick
ing.
Preserving TinWare
To prevent tinware from rust
Ing rub the article we'll with
fresh lard. Cover completely
and heat thoroughly before
using.
The Washington times., 1933-09-21
Garments Adapted to Athletic
Figures and for Active
Service
Service
BY WILMA LAVILLE

1.-THE Paris designers have stopped trying to design
many sports clothes for Americans because the Americans
can do them we'll themselves
So said an authoritative fashion lecturer last week. in
reviewing the Paris openings It's true We Americans
have way with sports clothes all and do
them verv we'll IT, because we them.
The Washington times., 1933-09-21
Send Your Queries

If you have any beauty
problems to be solved, write
to Lisa DumOnt, The WASH
ingtOn Times, 1917 H st. N.
w.. enclosing self addressed,
stamped envelope, and your
questions will be answered
PERSONALLY.
The Washington times., 1933-09-21
Correct
Manners
BY MRS. CORNELIUS
BEECKMAN
May Invite BY Telephone

Dear Mrs. Beeckman:
What is the correct way to
ask a girl out? I have not seen
her since I was in grade school
about five years ago. Is it cor
rect to telephone her and ask
her to go to a movie or picnic?
L.
It will be quite correct for
you to telephone the girl to in
vite her to go to a movie or
picnic with you. Or, If you
hesitate to do this, it would be
gracious to write her a note.
The Washington times., 1933-09-21
Pleasing Voice and Clear speech
Prime Requisites For
Real Charm
By LISA DUMONT

1T isn't what you say, but how you say it, We often
hear this phrase but how few Of really give any aen
tion.
nice voice. that pleasant to the of the
first requisites of beauty and charm Yet fear
realize the trne value of this characteristic
The Washington times., 1933-09-21
FAshion Fads and
Fancies
By ALICE ALDEN

Right off the shoulder goes
the neckline of many Of the new
evening frocks. A new model
in deep, dark gray transparent
velvet has an off-the-shoulder
decolletage marked by feather
trimming and tiny pink roses.
with very narrow gray velvet
shoulder straps. The dress has
moulded scanning and a slight
train.
You will like the new printed
velvet frocks now on display
usually printed designs, small
and neat, with subdued hues.
One smart afternoon frock, done
in lipstick red velvet with a tiny
printed design in black and
white, has a rolled collar edged
with black and a black bow.
The Shirtwaist design is sug-
geSted in its details and line.
Out of the past comes big
velvet hats so charming that
you simply must have at least
one this winter. One delightful
model of black velvet with pleats
in the crown has a broad brim
edged with fronds of black and
pale yellow ostrich, also tiny
tufts Of the feathers against the
crown in back.
The Washington times., 1933-09-21
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Bridge
By E. v. SHEPARD
Burning Your Bridges

Burning LOuE DLIuSCS
If ever a leader burned all his
bridges to oblige his followers to
go ahead to victory, the declarer
of the following hand must have
been a close student Of the
Stratagem. Certainly North
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Guest of Honor at Right

Dear Mrs. Beeckman:
Our club is to give an infor-
NAL luncheon at which there
will be a guest Of honor. Should
the hostess sit at the head Of
the table? In relation to her,
where should the guest Of honor
be seated? E.
Yes, the hostess should sit at
the head of the table, and on
her right would be the guest Of
honor.
The Washington times., 1933-09-21

THERE'S A SOFTNESS of sponginess about most Of
the sports clothes that calls for soft handbag
and gloves. Pigskin is favorte for this type bag,
and for gloves, too.
THE BAG PHOTOGRAPHED is of pig-grained
capeskin which is softer than pigskn. but looks ex
acty like it, so that you may wear it with pigskn
only decorations. In black brown Call Wilma
Laville for more information about it
Evening star., 1933-03-12
Books Delight Cabinet Wife

TINE influence Of books, music and
study pervades the life Of Mrs:
Homer s. Cummings, wife OF
i the Attorney General.
Small, with curly black hair,
bangs and arched eyebrows. She Is
bright and moves about on her tiny feet
with precision.
Born in Dairien, Conn.,, Mrs. Cum
mings spent much of her youth abroad.
She studied at the Sorbonne and at the
Alliance Francaise and matriculated at
Columbia University and the new
School for Social Research in New York.
The Cummings family, there are Just
two of them, honestly enjoy study. TO
them it is a recreation, and most OF 4.
is centered around politics, sociology
and political economy.
In their spacious home in Greenwich
they have an extensive collection OF
books. Mrs. Cummings recently de-
scribed with feeling their big entrance
hall, headed by broad, hospl.able
stairway There is landing on this
stair case, lined with books from the
ceiling to the floor. In Mr.. Cummings
study are $50 autographed photographs
of his friends and In his office has
many more. The house Is furnished
CcmfOrta Oily Win preference IOH 6ue
lish furniture. Mrs. Cummings has one
modern room and that is the guest
room. Tbs colors are green and violet
and she says that guests have found 1t
very restful. -sfs -o-l-a
Mrs. Cummings favorite exercise is
walking, Mr. Cummings athletic rec.
reation Is golf. She says he would
walk miles after a small white ball but
not one foot without that incentive:
Mrs. Cummings is extremely fond OF
travelling, especially of the tourist path.
Both she and Mr. Cummings combine
their love for reading with this and di-
gest all they can about the history ana
customs of new country before they
visit it.
Her idea Of the most preferable en-
tertaining is an informal party with
good talk She IS prepared to meet all
the requirements demanded Of her hus-
bands position but, to her, fun Is that
certain sparkle that appears only IN
small groups
Her rarest quality, as a cabinet wife,
is an impersonal, definite appreciation
Evening star., 1933-03-12
BOYS FORM PARTY;
SEEK CITY OFFICES
Youths, All Under %, Ask
Key Posts in Illinois Towns
Government.
BY the Associated Press.

CHARLESTON. ILL.,, March IL
Breaking with both major parties and
organizing tie Progressive Peoples
party" political faction of their own,
six young nlen--all % years of age or
under-are seeking key offices In
Charleston's government.
Led by a campaign manager who
recently reached his majority, they
promise voters a "red hot campaign, "
with such features as an cid fiddlers'
contest, torch rallies and programs by
a jazz band. ..4
Robert Tripp, %. is candidate for
mayor; James Springer, 81, for city
clerk; Thomas Negley, 81, for city
treasurer. and Wesley Neal, 81, Robert
Adams, %, and Edward Grant, %, for
aldermen.
Their manager is Jack Owens, 81.
Dissatisfied with the way "old folks
have been managing municipal affairs,
the youth party" has announced a
platform including economy. a CITY,
owned lighting system, solution of the
parking problem better streets, lower
vehicle tax and greater aid for the un-
employed.
The usual array of Democratic and
Republican candidates filed for the
primary electlOn TO De nelQ Marcn L.
but the youth party" filing petition
with 500 signatures and the names OF
their candidates, expected their slate
to be placed on the final ballots with
out participation in the primary. Such
procedure, they contended, complied
with election laws.
Charleston, a town of about 5000
population, is the site of Eastern Illi-
nois Teachers College, and several of
the youthful candidates are still in
college
Evening star., 1933-03-12

plant in Leningrad, perfected their de-
signs for the intricate machinery and,
after experiencing numerous setbscks.
now have been rewarded by having er-
perts at the factory here acciscm thea
finished product as equal to the modern
foreign blooming mills.
CONSTRUCTION of three other similar
mills from the same design already has
been begun. .- 80
The one In operation here is capable
Of rolling steel ingots up to 8 tons %
weight, reducing them from q scctsSE.
Of 80 square centimeters to blcoms OF
IS to 20 square centimeters.
Evening star., 1933-03-12

the group but this lady has a mind
that embraces an Intellectual appraisal
Of music and literature. She goes to
the opera and to symphony concerts.
She is open minded about the modern
movement and enjoys particularly COM.
temporary French and American COM.
posers.
Some Of these cabinet wives create
an entirely feminine and relaxing at
mosphere. Mrs. Cummings, one feels,
adds the ginger Of sharp under
standing.
Evening star., 1933-03-12
PROJECT REDEENS
SOVIET ENGINEERS
Four Saved From Sentences,
Design First Steel Bloom
ing Mill.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
MAKEYEVKA, U. s. 8. R.-Four en-
gineers Of the old "Intelligentsia." con-
Wcted as confessed enemies of the state
and then reprieved conditionally from
prison terms so that they might have
an opportunity to make amends, have
redeemed themselves by giving the
Soviet Union its first steel blooming
mill OF home manufacture.
Working for almost three years under
Evening star., 1933-03-12
TOO MUCH COMPETITION

Bootlegger Applies for W,yk ss
Old Job Is Overfnen.
A Deadwood, g. OAK, bootlegger re-.
Gently applied for work with highway
crew.
There's no money in bootlegging any
more" he told the superintendent.
There are too many people in It,"
Evening star., 1933-03-12
THUMB RIDES

Boys Get Free Passage to and
From Classes.
Finding themselves unable to pay
for room and board at Texas Tech
nological College, Lubbock. Tex, Two
boys living is miles away decided to
thumb" rides back and forth each
Gay to their classes.
They are Wayne Stell and Theron
Jay of Idalou. Neither missed days
attendance throughout the Fall term.