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Evening star., 1934-04-23

intervening opponent had passed.
That Isl when the opening bidder has
stolen my bid" My partner has told
me that he is prepared for me tospass
his double. would do so with
(a) Six small trumps.
tb) Five trumps headed by @ 10.
(c) Any five trumps If accompa-
MED by a primary trick elsewhere in
the hand.
Cd Four trumps such as A j 10 x,
A ] 9 x, K J 10 with about trick
besides in the hand. A good, safe
lead. as from @ 10 or K @ is a
valuable playing factor, as it prepares
the way for forcing the declarer to
trump. Also, for the same reason,
possession of the queen or better in
each unbid suit, SO that you can sus-
tain any leads made by your partner
and save him from any end-play.
Do not use these suggestions as an
inflexible yardstick because circum-
stances alter cases-particularly the
question which side is vulnerable, If
any. If you are vulnerable and the
opponents are not, it is better to take
your game rather than set them $50.
When it is close whether to pass the
double or to 60 gayly ahead in no
trumps, consider your holdings-par-
ticularly those in the openers suit
from the point of view of the time
factor in the play. I mean this:
A @ is a splendid holding for de-
feating a contract in that suit; it is
also a splendid holding for no trump
play when that suit was bid on your
right. 1t serves two purposes equally
well and your decision would depend
chiefly on other factors in the hand.
However, holding such as K j x,
though you may well say with truth
that it is equally sure to take at least
two tricks, is as good a holding for
defense, but far inferior for no trump
play. The former holding provides at
the same time protection and entries;
the latter provides only protection,
and may well provide only one entry.
That Is to say, it will take as many
tricks in defense, for defeating a
doubled contract, but it will be far
less effective as an aid to the declarer
in no trumps. Also, when an OPEN
ing bid has been made against you
in q suit Of which you hold A @, the
fact that you hold these honors places
other top cards in other suits in the
bidders hand as elements constituting
his opening bid-high cards which
will win tricks and give him some
control of the play. When you hold
X x x, that leaves A @ for him
to hold, in all probability, and lessons
the high cards in other suits which
he must have to give him an OPEN
ing bid. Therefore, he will be far
easier to force at an early stage; the
process of shortening declarer's
trumps will be more immediate and
therefore, more deadly. The queen Of
trumps is probably a "goner"; and If
your partner-who is sure to get In
frequently-can lead trumps once,
you will probably be relieved of the
danger Of being end-played in trumps.
(Copyright, I934)
Mr.. Sims will answer all inquiries on
contract that are addressed to this news
paper with sef-addressed. stamped en-
Veiope. 4 - -.
Evening star., 1934-04-23
Keeping Smooth Complexion
BY LOIS LEEDS.

regular semi-fast invigorates the whole
system and purifles the blood. A
clear skin, sparkling eyes and greater
vitality naturally follow this improve
ment in general well-being.
Compilations inclined to pimples,
roughness or blackheads are much
benefited by such an internal cleans
ing, taken together with direct anti
septic applications and cleansing. This
dual method Of attacking the problem
Of blemished compilations is almost
always surer and quicker than purely
local treatments used alone. OF
course, it is necessary to use proteins
in ones regular daily menus, omit
ting them only on special semi-fasta
days, when fruits, vegetables or water
make the bulk of the diet.
An exclusive fruit and vegetable
diet need not be monotonous, espe-
cially when it is followed for only a
day or two a week or every other
day for a short time. On arising.
drink two glassfuls Of water, to which
has been added the juice OF two
lemons. For breakfast eat raw fruits,
such as oranges, grapefruit, apples,
pears or peaches. Slice the fruits
and make a fruit salad if you wish.
For luncheon eat q big dish Of salad,
made with all kinds of green vege-
tables. Drink plenty Of water at in
tervals during the day. At dinner
choose either raw or cooked green
vegetables and eat raw or stewed fruit
for dessert.
The following day add a little
meat, fish, fowl. eggs, cheese or nuts
to the vegetables, fruits or salads.
Drink milk, buttermilk. fruit juices,
weak tea or coffee. The next day
try your vegetables, salads and fruits.
Greens such as lettuce, cabbage, peas,
green beans, kale, brussels sprouts,
turnip tops, beet tops, celery, water
cress, cucumbers, green onions, etc.
Remember, lack of energy, pimples,
sallowneSS, excessive oilineSs or dry
ness, as well as many other beauty
troubles, are usually the outward
symptoms of irregularity in the di-
gestive tract. Sometimes the diet is
at fault; an excess Of heavy friend
foods, starchy foods. rich desserts and
too little fresh fruits, vegetables and
salads in the daily menus Is at the
root Of many beauty problems.
Pretty Joan Marsh makes a rule to
include in her daily menus sufhcient
fruits and vegetables and every third
day she eats nothing but salads, fruits
or green vegetables to keep her COM
plexion clear, soft and smooth in
texture.
(copyright 1934.1
Evening star., 1934-04-23
Young People
BY EMILY POST.

"nEAR Mrs. Post: when q boy
comes in to see me, and 60
to the door, how should his coat and
hat be taken care off"
Answer: You ask him III necessary
to put them wherever the place for
them may be. If they have to be
carried away somewhere, then you
say, "Give me your hat and coat and
I'll put them =" A girl should
not help boy out Of, or into. his
coat, unless his arm Is In . sling or
there is some other unusual reason
why she should help him. A boy.
on the other hand, should always
hold a girls coat for her, unless she
puts it on so quickly that she gives
him no chance.
Dear Mrs. Post: My little sister
has been asked to be ring bearer at q
simple home wedding. Please tell me
what mother ought to know about
dressing her, and telling her how to
behave"
Answer: I have never heard Of .
girl ring bearer. But since ring
bearer is local rather than . con-
ventional addition to the wedding pic
ture, ! see no reason why little
girl may not serve In place Of q boy.
She would be dressed in white, in
whatever the bride and your mother,
together, think would be pretty: she
carries small cushion on which Is
the ring, either lightly sewed so that
the bridegroom can easily break it
OF, or else held in place by a white
or pearl-headed pin. In the process
sional she precedes the bride, and dur
ing the beginning of the ceremony
she stands near the bridegroom's left
elbow. When he turns to her for the
ring, she holds the cushion toward
him. Then she goes and stands
where she was told at the rehearsal
In the occasional she follows the
bride. That is all
Dear Mrs. Post: The man to whom
I used to be secretary has recently
married some one I don't know. He
is responsible for my having secured
my present good job, and I would
like to send him-or his bride-a we'd
ding present. If you think she would
not be likely to misunderstood about
me. How should I go about it?"
Answer: Send the gift to him and
inclose your card on which you write,
AS an expression Of appreciation of
your many kindnesses and to wish you
and your wife all happiness"
tCopyright, 1g34)
Evening star., 1934-04-23
Bedtime Stories
BY THORNTON w. BURGESS.

clutched him as seldom it had before
in all his life. Nearer came the man,
and nearer. Suddenly he stopped.
He saw Jerry, and the latter knew
that he was seen. The instant he
knew this Jerry moved He didn't
try to run away. No, sir, he didn't
try to run away. He dashed straight
at that giant. That is what he did,
dashed straight at that giant, grind
ing his teeth in the most ugly way.
When he was near enough he jumped
for that man. swapping with his long,
strong teeth.
The man was startled, for he had
not expected to be attacked. He
kicked Jerry and backed away. That
kick hurt, but Jerry didn't notice it.
He dashed forward and jumped again
at the man. This time the man was
ready and lodged. Then he hastily
Evening star., 1934-04-23
(Copyright. 1934.)
Natures Children
BY LILLIAN cox ATHEY.

THOUGH this animal Is
n clumsy and much smaller, 1t
~ is said to be more closely allied
4 \ to the horse than any other
animal. You can see it has
q fairly weD-shaped body and its
head is long and slender. Its tail is a
mere stub, its eyes slanting, and its
legs sturdy and long. The upper lip
is much longer than the lower one,
and is elongated into a proboscls or
trunk.
On the front feet there are four
toes, and on the hind ones only three.
There is a short name, and the body
is covered with hairy coat of deep
black. 1t is said by those who are
fairly well acquainted with this
animal that it is capable Of being
tanned and becomes affectionate. 1t
is a shy creature and likes to shun
publicity.
All species of tapirs inhabit wood
lands. When lands are cleared in
South America close to the parts OF
woods where these animals live, they
retreat farther into the depths of the
forest.
In the brushwood the tapirs make
beaten paths. These are so well made
that many have followed them to
their sorrow. If tapirs find you are
using their pathway, they plunge into
the tangled thickets and are soon lost
to sight.
1t is said these animals are travellers
Of the dark. and it seems that they
lie still in the cool, shaded forest dur
ing the day, usually close to body Of
Evening star., 1934-04-23
Everyday Psychology
BY DIR. JESSE w. SPROWLS.
Personal Dislikes.

How long is it possible for one to
conceal q personal dislike? sup
pose it's impossible to answer this
question. refuse to 60 further than
attempt to suggest one or two things
bearing on the question.
Shakespeare. whom regard as the
worlds best analyzer Of human feel
ings, asserts In his famous Hamlet"
that "one may smile and smile and be
a villain" Shakespeare didn't always
tell the truth as he apparently knew
it. He was forced at times to state
a philosophy to fit his theme. But.
taking him at his word in this con-
nection, one would conclude that q
deceitfu1 person Is one who Is most
successful in concealing personal dis
likes.
However, one must, In attempting
to answer our question, take one fun
damental psychological law into con-
sideration. It Is this: Ideas and feel
ings represent potential action. In
other words, ideas and feelings usual
ly find some form Of outward express
sion. The hardest job in the world
Is that Of concealing your emotion
and Of keeping your ideas from going
into action. It can be done. But
then, you would get nothing else done.
It's next to impossible to conceal .
personal dislike. .s
(copyrisht 19s4.l
Evening star., 1934-04-23
Uncle Ray
Long Ago in Europe.

Dccf anu 4lkcISs
IF YOU have looked at Q flint ar
rowhead made by a pldtame In
dian, you have come face-to-face
i with the Stone Age.
Most Indian tribes on this con-
tinent were living in the Stone Age
that Is, in the time when people made
tools and weapons from stone.
The Indians, however, were not in
the custom Of dwelling in caves; and
II we want to find trace Of the famous
Gave people, We must 60 to Europe.
Strange animals lived during the
Stone Age in Europe-for example
the Irish elk, q giant deer whose bones
have been found in England and in
central Europe as well as in ireland
This animal stood feet high ut
the shoulders; and in some cases the
highest tip of the antlers was more
than 10 feet above the ground.
The Irish elk had to hold = great
weight above his head. A pair OF
antlers located in modern times
weighed 81 pounds, while the skull
proper was found to weight only 5
pounds and 4 ounces.
The spread Of the antlers, from
farthest tip to tip, was so great as
to be almost beyond belief-in one
instance 10 feet and 10 inches.
The animals had sturdy necks, q
we know from the neckbones in skele-
tons which have, been dug up. Very
likely they were fierce Fighters: but
the antIers must have proved toe
clumsy, for the race Of Irish elk died
out.
Modern deer are not so large, but
some large members of the family
stand more than S feet at the
shoulder.
Cave people must have tried to keer
out. Of the way of the Irish elk until
they made the great invention known
as the bow and arrow. This tnven-
tion appears to have been made
rather late in the Stone Age.
Another fierce beast, which have
mentioned before, was the saber-tooth
tiger. This animal is noted for it,
long upper canine teeth. which were
an inch thick at the base and from
five to six inches long.
A British cave, known as Kenta
Cavern, has supplied proof that men
lived during the same period IS the
saber-tooth tiger. Flint tools were
found in the cave, along with the
bones of the tiger.
In asphalt beds around Los Angeles
bones of saber-tooth tigers have been
found; but those which lived In Cali
fornia were not so large as those In
Europe.
II you want the free leafiet, "Ques-
tions and Answers About Europe"
send q stamped, return envelope to
me in care of this newspaper.
UNCLE RAY.
(Copyright, 1934)
Evening star., 1934-04-23

water. In the depths Of the forest
they do roam about during a part OF
the day. but they shun sunlight.
Mosquitoes trouble them greatly.
It is for this reason that they love to
be close to water in which to wallow.
This dip soothes the bites, and good
coat of mud makes it more difficult
for the pest to get to its victim.
Tapirs love to bathe in the early
morning. A cool dip seems to be most
gratifying. The muddy water spots
are used for the mud baths.
Natives hunt tapirs in the countries
they inhabit. The flesh is said to be
tender and juicy. The thick hide is
tanned. It Is specially, treated and
made into long whips or brides.
Toward evening the tapirs are hun
cry. Their habits are said to be like
those of wild boars. They do not go
together in large herds. Many of
them live alone, as does the rhinoceros.
When they are seeking their mates,
they are seen together. and seem to
have little trouble among themselves.
Walking about slowly, the restless
ears twitchtng almost constantly, and
the long snout shifting the ground,
the tapir reminds you more of the
hog. He is an expert swimmer and
often takes trip.
Having such a keen sense Of smell
his poor sight is not handicap. His
hearing is excellent. When the ami
NAL wishes to communicate with his
family, he sends forth the shrillest
whistle you ever heard. 1t sounds
loud enough to belong to factory OF
steamboat.
The most-feared animal the tapirs
meet is man. Dogs throw them into
q panic. If they are cornered, in
their fright and frenzy they rush
their victim, trying to run over him
or use their teeth, as enraged hogs
are apt to do. The mother uses this
method to defend her young. At this
time she will not heed any amount Of
punishment. You take her baby only
when she can protect it no longer.
Baby tapirs soon become tame and
follow their keepers about. They gel
lonesome and love to be petted.
(Copyright, 1934.)
Evening star., 1934-04-23

retreated. Yes, sir. he actually ran
short distance. Jerry did not follow
Instead he hurried on his way, max
ing for the water, where he would
feel safe The man looked for a stick
or a stone, but there was none handy.
and before he could find one Jerry
had escaped.
When he got home the man told
how he had been attacked by Musk
rat. He called Jerry a dangerous ami
NAL, ready to attack without provoca-
ton, an animal with an ugly DISPOSE
ton. And all the time it wasn't an
ugly disposition that had prompted
Jerry to make that attack. 1t was
fear, nothing but fear. He had been
driven by fear to attack without really
knowing what he was doing. He felt
that he was cornered by an enemy.
and it wasn't even true courage that
made him leap at that enemy, but
desperate fear. Had that man started
to walk around him, Jerry would not
have shown fight. 1t was the last
thing in the world that he wanted
to do, but it was the one thing that
promised some hope of escape-to
attack before he was attacked.
(Copyright, 1934)
Evening star., 1934-04-23

p VERY MUSKRAT had, you re-
member, been carried away on
the water of the great flood.
~ When Jerry finally reached
land once more he was far
from. his beloved Smiling Pool. That
is, he was long way from it for one
who travels SO little as does Jerry.
AS soon as he had found something
to eat he started for home. How
did he know in which direction to
go? Perhaps it was what We call
instinct Perhaps it was that he
realized that he had only to go in
the opposite direction from that in
which the water was moving.
Now. Jerry Muskrat is very much
more at home in the water than on
land, where at best he is slow trav-
eler. So he swan as much as he
could, following along the line of the
shore, so that ne could go ashore to
rest whenever he became tired. The
flood had spread so far over the land
that following the edge Of it meant
he must travel at least twice as far
as he would have had to could he
have gone in straight line Some
times he travelled along the shore at
the waters edge. Sometimes he had
to cut across long points of land
running out into the water. Then
he always felt nervous and fearful.
But always he kept the thought OF
the Smiling Pool in mind and the
determination to get back there.
So it happened that one day as he
was crossing a strip of land he sud-
denly heard footsteps approaching,
and he knew by the sound that they
we're made by one Of those two-legged
creatures whom through bitter expert
ence he had learned to fear more
than any other possible enemy. Jerry
stopped. He looked this way and that
way for place to hide. There was
none There wasn't a hole he could
crawl into. There wasn't thing he
could hide under. The water was too
far for him to think Of trying to
reach it.
Was Jerry frightened? I hope you
may never know such fright as was
his then. He knew that running was
useless, for he could not run fast
enough. So he sat perfectly still,
crouching as low as he could, and
waited. Nearer came those footsteps,
and nearer. And then Jerry saw q
man coming straight toward him.
Perhaps he won't see me" thought
Jerry. Perhaps he'll turn aside and
pass without seeing me-"
Now, of course, to Jerry that man
was a giant. He felt very small and
helpless, and, of course, he was very
small compared with the man. Fear
Evening star., 1934-04-23
Ruf1ed Trimming Gives Casual Softness
Afternoon Frock Is Designed
-. For Home Wear. and Has
Informal Quality
Primarily Plain Lines Produce
Results Which Succeed In
Flattering Figure
BY BARBARA BELL.

TINE a1UeT1lOOn IrOCkS, Ior WHICH,
there is the greatest vogue
this season, are the informal
L ones, designed for home wear.
In the hand they seem like
charming little trifies of fine silk
or chiffon voiles, for there Is not
much material in them. On the fig
TIRE, however, they take on new lines,
and in the casual softness of their
ruff1ed trimming Is a feature that
breaks the monotony of tailored ef-
fects in wardrobes that incline too
much toward the mannish influence.
A pleasing example of this type of
frock appears in the sketch. You
will observe that it is cut along lines
that, while primarily plain, are
shrewdly designed to do all that they
can to flatter the figure, and through
the medium of ruffle, enhance the
beauty of the face.
The trimming interest, centered in
the waist above an absolutely plain,
flared skirt, demonstrates again the
variability of the new clothes and the
absence of complicated effects.
These dresses are as popular in
plain as in figured silks, and in fine
cottonS as in synthetic crepes. Gen
orally the fabric is chosen in a good
quality. The ruffles, as a rule. are
made of contrasting design, though
not always, for in some of the newest
collections are frocks made of gay,
multi-colered prints, without so much
as one note of contrast; even the
buttons are self-covered ones.
Barbara Bell Pattern No. 1309-B
is designed in sizes 80. "a, SO, 38, 40
and AZ Size "a requires 31a yards
of 39-inch material, "a yard 39-inch
contrast.
Every Barbara Bell pattern has an
illustrated instruction guide that is
easy to follow.
Evening star., 1934-04-23

of cod liver oil. And he had it when
he was cooing and gurgling. Lois
knew that If she gave it to him when
he was crying he would associate the
flavor of the oil with disagreeable
sensation. And when next it was pre-
sented he would rebel. And orange
juice had been added to the diet, too.
Nancy told Lois to be sure to give
it to him after letting it acquire room
temperature" He never has had any
thing hot or cold. Don't give him two
new sensations at one time and expect
him to be happy. The Juice has new
flavor. Don't add q new temperature
at the same time. BY such little
things as this did Lois keep her son
and heir lusty, Growing, kicking,
happy child.
(Copyrisht, 1934.)
Evening star., 1934-04-23
Ny Neighbor Says:

To soften a paint brush on
which paint has been allowed to
dry, heat some vinegar to the
boiling point and allow the brush
to simmer, In 1t O few minutes.
Remove the brush and wash well
in strong soap suds.
Prune whip may be made by
simply beating cooked and stoned
prunes into whipped cream. First
whip cream, then whip prunes
into 1t. -
A drop of liquid nail polish,
applied with q match, will stop
any run or pull IN q silk stock
ing when it Is first started.
Brass candlesticks, bowls, trays,
ETC., may be cleaned by rubbing
them with q freshly cut lemon.
Wash the articles first with soap
and water, and after applying
lemon juice, polish with q soft
cloth.
fCopyriGht, 1934)
Evening star., 1934-04-23

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than anything else to make marriage success.
For the thing THAT chiefly marriage
DOM the everlasting dlness and monotony Of domesciy
pe. and them auarrsns ss
that peevsh fretul
sna Is % M a9 msa' s
cinatng.
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mischief
able he Knows OF Anywhere No woman the
matrimony If her husband is consenal companion
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state armed neutrality Every broen-up home inside job
think instead chore.
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and women from wanting one. .t.-
get they give a thought.
in their corns days viii last them to golden weddings
that they will be perfectly happy being together no matter whether
model husbands they
Maria e home and good car and unlimited credit at the best
shops but who have given thought to entertaining Maria
since their wedding day..
CoMETndEs they grouches say
. pleasant families Sometimes they goom
the domestic the Sometimes
Very they
except they spoken
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grntd they throw their hands
themselves nightly
their every physical comfort? And what
WHAT something besides food and clothes They
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life made interesting them They their
them home bunch of then
bage They their
them interesting attractive wives
and mothers They want their husbands take trouble talk
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MANY recipes given to wives about hold their husbands
40 love-and faith
down this Make life interesting
proof 1t Is when
looking for temptation.
DOROTHY DIX
Evening star., 1934-04-23

ITO KEEP the skin clear and
smooth, drink plenty Of pure
water. If there Is any doubt
i as to the water, add TO 1t .
little chloride Of lime. Just a
pinch to one quart of water and let
it stand for half an hour, or a little
common table salt has the same
purifying effect. The juice Of a
lemon added to a quart of water will
make it more palatable. Ice water
should be taken only in sips. and
even then not in large quantities.
Hard water should be boiled and al
lowed to cool before drinking.
Another good method to use in
keeping the complexion smooth is to
plan a water day. Just drink plenty
of water and eat but very little Of
Evening star., 1934-04-23
How It Started
BY JEAN NEWTON.
Calling It Anniversary"

We have an inquiry for the origin
of the word anniversary" for the
yearly return Of the day on which a
notable event took place. We have
wedding anniversaries, our birthday
is the anniversary" of our birth, and
in the Roman Catholic Church the
term has significance as the day on
which mass is said yearly for the soul
of a deceased person, or the COM
memoration Of some sacred event.
The word means literally, ''the turn
of the year." We have It from the
Latin anniversaries, which is from
annus, year" and vertere. Ito turn
the turn Of the year."