Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-09-02

sports are very much on the
calendar. Swimming, golf
and tennis are three of the
most popular of these out
door activities. What about
tennis? 1 don't know any
sport that is really more
based on the old axiom, its
a good sport, if you are"
than this wonderful game.
AS usual, our little friend,
Mrs. inexperienced, BUNDLES
through in her typical
thoughtless approach. I'm
sure she doesn't realize how
annoying she can be. She
is only trying to be that
good sport" but she ends
up being a nuisance to every
one, and after awhile, she
is left wondering why it is
so hard to get partners to
join her in a game. Perhaps
if she would study the fol-
lowing suggestions, her
troubles might be over.
To begin with, she loses
her temper upon the least
provocation. A bad shot is
sure to bring forth one ex-
plosion - bemoaning what
she should have done-and
didn't. Usually the racket is
slammed down to add ac-
cent to her comments. There
is a definite lesson tn at
should be learned here. Not
only in tennis, but in any
game, if you can't display
an even temper, regardless
of how good, or bad, your
playing may be-don't play.
Much better to forego sports
entirely, than to upset not
only yourself but all those
with whom you are a partner.
When playing in a doubles
match, make sure to change
courts quickly, with no
stopping on the sidelines to
chat with others. Pick UP any
balls lying around, and take
your position Immediately
when the changeover is
made. If a particularly good
play is made, either by one
of your opponents. or by
your partner a well done!"
is called for. If a bad shot
occurs, say nothing. No critic
ism is either called for or
necessary here.
If there is a referee. never
dispute his decisions. If there
is none, always give your
partner the benefit Of the
doubt. Better to concede a
controversial point, without
argument, than to argue
about it.
When the game is over,
never hold a postmortem
over who shot what. Win
ner, or loser, shake hands
and let it go at that. No
jumping over the net to rush
over to do this either. Much
more than your dignity may
be hurt if you follow these
tactics.
Question: I know this is
a silly question, but silly or
no, I want to do the right
thing. While attending a
dinner the other evening, I
was intrigued to see one of
the ladies present eating !
corn on the cob by going
round and round, like a
wheel turning. I have al
ways thought you ate 1t by
going up and down like you
were playing a harmonica.
Please let me know which
way is correct.-Mr. w. T. L.
Answer: Frankly, the round
and round approach is a new
one to me. The "up-and-
down" method is the usual
and correct way to eat corn
on the cob. However, please
avoid the impression you
are playing the harmonica."
Take it slowly with as little
chomping noise and butter
dripping as possible. A messy
procedure at best, care must
be taken not to offend your
table companions.
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Question: If an unattached
woman is entertaining at a
party, is it proper for her
to ask the assistance of a
man guest when it comes to
mixing or serving drinks, and
generally helping out?-Miss
H. l.. r.
Answer: If handled tact
fully, this is perfectly per-
MISSILE. Avoid putting him
in the position of host, be-
cause tongues will wag If
you do. Make 1t clear that
he is merely helping hand.