Evening Star Newspaper, February 2, 1933, Page 36

MAGAZINE PAGE. Conquering Contract By P. HAL SIMS Mr. Sims {s universally acclaimed the greatest living contract and auction player. He was captain of the re- nowned “Four Horsemen” team, and | O has won 24 national championships since 1924, One-Over-One Response. reason that we do not make light opening bids except in the third and fourth hand position | is that the partner is expected to keep the bidding open with | as little as the equivalent of one pri- mary trick in distributed form. That is & king, queen and jack, even if they | are all in different suits. If the bidding been opened has with one heart, one diamond or one club, and the partner is able to jrespond with one in a higher rank- 'ing suit, this is called the ‘“one- over-one.” No mat- ter how strong the responder'’s hand is, he will never *make a jump bid in @ higher ranking suit on the first| round, as the one-over-one is a re- sponse force and the opener is com- | elled to keep the bidding open for at east one more round. | The purpose of this forcing bid is to enable information to be exchanged between the partners at a low con- | tract, thus conserving at least one round | of bidding. This is a very important principle. Should duplication of values | exist, both partners will have gained | sufficient_information to enable them to keep out of an unmakable game or slam contract. | Suppose North opened the bidding, holding the following hand: SPADES-Q T X HEARTS-K Q x and his partner held SPADES- A K x XX DIAMONDS-K X X HEARTS-A J x CLUBS—X x North would open With one diamond. South with a positive game hand in sight would respond with one spade North would bid two spades and South | would bid four spades. North. with only one ace in his hand, cannot see a slam, although the four- | spade bid denotes a very strong hand. | It is true that a grand slam can be made if clubs are not opened—but why gamble cn so remote a chance? Interesting Four-Card Suit Slam. Here is a perfect example how the one-over-one response will procuce a | slam. This hand was played in a dupli- cate game and reached the six bid without zny difficulty. AK-8-5-3 vi-)-04 & AK-8-8 A e aL076 vE-105-3 6853 arg At v7152 o042 #0075 @ ‘The success of the hand was depend- ant on the correct guess of the heart suit. Thig is a very reascnable chance to take. (1) The heart suit is bid in prefer- ence to the diamond as it is of higher -rank. Should South respond with a | - spade. North intends to force in dia- | monds. (2) South holds almost an_original bid, but being able to respond with a one-over-one, he has no fear of the | bidding dying before game is reached. | (3) North could raise the spade re- | sponse to four spades (a mild slam in- | dication) but wishes to find out if his partner can match either red suit. The “Jump Bid” in a second sult is & game i foree. (4) South's raise to four hearts indi- cates he has four hearts. (5)_A strong slam demand, showing the club ace and a high spade honor. (6) Positively announcing four hearts with a high honor, but indicates that the hand contains no high diamonds. (Copyright. 19:13) r. Sims will answer all fnquiries on con- M tract that inclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope. = SONNYSAYINGS BY FANNY Y. CORY. Well, Baby, I nebber would hab be- *| lteved it if I didn't seen it wif my own two eyes! There's all "at’s left of that ground hog— (Copyright, 1 MENU FOR A DAY. BREAKFAST. Orange Juice Wheat Cereal with Cream Codfish Hash Graham Gems Coffee LUNCHEON. Fish Chowder Crackers Raspberry Turnovers Tea DINNER. Cream of Celery Soup Fried Scallops, Tartare Sauce French Pried Potatoes Coleslaw Mayonnaise Dressing Apple Pan Dowdy Coffee GRAHAM GEMS. ‘Three cups graham flour (sift it if you want to), two teaspoons baking pawder, one egg. one cup milk, one-half cup water, one- half teaspoon salt. Beat thor- oughly and pour into heated gem pans. Bake 15 to 20 minutes. FISH CHOWDER. Put a slice of salt pork into a kettle and let fry. Put in a layer of potatoes, cut into slices one- eighth of an inch thick, then a layer of any nice white fish cut into small chunks and seaconed with two or three slices of onion, salt and pepper. Then another layer of potatoss, fish, etc., until pot is full. Fill level with water and cook until potatoes are done. Have ready one quart of milk, in which are soaked one dozen soda crackers. Turn this into chow- der, let boil up and serve at once. APPLE PAN DOWDY. One pint flour, one teaspoon cream tartar, one-half teaspoon soda. Work in lard size of egg. Mix with milk, water or both. Line a three-pint dish with the paste, fill heaping full of apples, add cne-half cup water, put crust over top. Bake slowly three hours. When- cold remove top crust, sweeten and spice to taste. Cut crust down in. Serve with cream. Delicious. (Copyrizht, 1933.) THE EVENING NATURE’S CHILDREN BY LILLIAN COX ATHEY. AMERICAN CRANBERRY. Vaccinjum macrocarpon. RANBERRIES belong to the | huckleberry family. In Europe the wild cranberr are gath- ered in great quantities and dried. America is the only country to raise the berry successfully. The first attempts to cultivate the cranberry was made on Cape Cod, at North Dannis, Mass., between 1810 and 1820. The experiments were not very satisfactory until about 1850, when it became definitely established that the berry had to have sandy soil and the plant flooded to prevent it from freez- ing. After this fact had been proven, the industry grew rapidly. The first planting of & commercial fleld along these lines was in New Jersey in 1845, Other States soon followed. ‘Today the industry is such a large one that thousands of people aref em- ployed in picking the berries, as well as caring for the flelds and the fruit is marketed in great sales pools. The distribution is carefully planned, and no market is overstocked. The returns are something like $196.25 per acre. | Out of this must come the taxes, up- keep of the field and the interest on the investment. The return is more dependable per year than from other berry crops. During the picking season Whole famtilies are employed. Temporary | buildings are constructed along the branch lines and great piles of crates, | barrels and boxes are filled with the | scarlet berries. | In some States the plants are under | water untfl May. The fine network of rootlets must be protected against | late frosts. The plant blooms in June or | July, according to the climate. The | flqwer is & dainty pink and about one- | half an inch across. It swings from a slender stem and the branches, 6 | . AMERICAN CRANBERRY- | to 8 inches long. have alternate leaves | with upward curled edges. The fruit |is oblong and some species oviod, red when ripe and fillled with seeds. Its Latin name means ‘“sour berry.” Each blossom has & small slender | pistil around which stand five sta- mens with tiny openings at the ends. The clever blossom mother has de- veloped this scheme for showering her guests with pollen. Bumble bee Fndles |and honey bee sippers are the most welcome callers. In Wisconsin small | aplaries are established by the berry raisers in order that pollination may | be assured. After the visit from the | bees the petals and stamens drop off. | The berry grows rapidly and from 60 to 90 days later the fruit is on its way to market. (Copyright, 1933.) Pineapple Torte. Line a pie tin with rich pie crust. | Put the following mixture on the crust and bake unt!! done. The beaten whites of two eggs, one-fourth pound of sugar and one-fourth pound of grated almonds. Then mix one cupful | of sugar with one can of pineapple. Spread on top first with the whites of three eggs and three tablespoonfuls of sugar or whipped cream. Bake in a round tin, making the crust about two inches high. Molasses Taffy. Combine one cupful of molasses with | three-fourths cupful of sugar and two | teaspoonfuls of vinegar. Boil to the | hard ball stage. Remove from the fire. Add ope tablesponful of butter, one- | eighth teaspoonful of baking soda and | one-eighth teaspoonful of salt. Stir | only long enough to blend. Pour into a well buttered pan. Cool. Pull until ‘ll’Iht and porous. Cut into 1-inch piect Makes Fast Friends with every lady who uses it Here’s a letter from Mrs. O. H , who has an enviable reputation as a neighborhood baker WASHINGTON,DC. “My customers have always said —and whose cakes are famous—she writes: my cakes are excellent. I took particular notice of their comments when I began using Washington Flour, and to my surprise several of them voluntarily spoke of how much MORE DELICIOUS they were than usual. “I noticed myself their finer grain and more fluffy tender- ness. Needless to say, it is Washington Flour always and only— for me now. “Thank you for inducing me to try Washington Flour.” That’s commendation from a practical source which should mean much to every housewife— because Mrs. H.’s experience will be yours— BETTER BAKING when done with Washington Flour. '!'he PLAIN for all purposes—and always to be de- pended upon. The SELF-RISING specially for biscuits, waffles, shortcakes, doughnuts, muffins, pastries, etc. NO BAKING POWDER is needed—because SELF-RISING WASH- INGTON FLOUR is ready mixed with the exactly cor- rect proportion of finest leavening phosphates, which means your doughs are ready for the oven in “a jiffy.” Both Plain and Self-Rising Washington Flour for sale by grocers and delicatessens in all sizes from 2-1b. sacks up. WASHINGTON,OC. S eemcy csrasnns ; Wilkins-Rogers Milling Cp, Wesbingtos STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, THURSDAY, SCREEN ODDITIES BY CAPT. ROSCOE FAWCETT. EVALYN KNAPP HAS THE SMALLEST WAIST MEASUREMENT IN PICTURES-+ 1T 1S 21 INCHES. NOW IN HiS PIFTIES, PLAYS THE PART OF A 25-YEAR-OLD YOUTH IN *SWEEPINGS? gt —{ GRAND - "(E PRIZE | © =~ DIKE Of ROSEDALE, 900-L8. HAMPSHIGE HOG WHICH PLAYS AN AT N “STATE FAIRT WON THE GRAND DRIZE AT THE NEBRASKA STATE FAIR IN 1931 AND AT THE 1OWA STATE FAIR, 1932. (Oopries 108, by T Bt Brvcine ) = on —— Many unusual artifices are resorted to in making realistic sound effects for | talkies, but the efforts of technicians to create the sound of water poured from a barrel onto some boards for a recent picture had an amusing ending. The tech- | nicians tried pouring dried peas on oiled paper and dropping hairpins on taut silk, but could not get the effect to sound authentic. The problem was solved by an extra who tumidly suggested pouring water out of a barrel onto some boards. The sound was just what was wanted. Fans the country over have become aware of Clark Gable's preference for pipes, with the result that he is acquiring a large collection. Almost daily he receives & new gift of a pipe of unusual design and size and his collection is reaching tremendous proportions. Other stars have had the same experience of being deluged with gifts when fans learn that they are devoted to a particular hobby. Many fans are curious to know the origin of Skeets Gallagher's nickname. Although his Christian name is Richard. the nickname of “Skeets” is so widely popular that he is seldom referred to by his real name, either professionally or in private life. The nickname dates from his childhood when he was so small and active that his playmates likened him to a mosquito. A “carbon monkey” is an assistant to the “rigger,” or man who replaces burned-out lights. Glass used to diffuse lights is called a “frost.” A “scare picture” is a mystery film Charles Laughton relaies an amusing experience he had in connection with his portrayal of the role of Nerc in “The Sign of the Cross.” The talented English actor, who has attracted widespread attention for the several diversiiied roles he has played in American films, was required to dye his toenails red for his delineation of the Roman Emperor. After completing the role he tried with- out success to remove the dye. Putting the matter out of his mind, he thought no more of it until he went to the beach for a swim one day and a horde of small boys followed him about, hooting him as a sissy, because they thought his brilliant toenails were an aflectation. Willy Pogany, celebrated artist, now a motion picture art director. is a Hungarian and his real name is Guillaun Pogany. Translated. “Guillaun” means “William,” and because his mother called him “Willy,” Pogany adopted th: for his signature. Pogany, who design=d the sets for “The Mummy, taught, having attended art school for only six weeks. Head cameramen in Hollywood studios seldom touch their cameras. They confine their efforts to a study of problems confronting them in the filming of scene, camera angles and similar details, and have assistants who piace, adjust and focus the cameras under their direct Production experts found more economical and practicable to build & river at the studio for “Red Dust,” starring Jean Harlow and Clark Gable, than to take the company to a suitable location. Scenes of the film are laid on a rubber plantation in Indo-China. When the river was finished was poss for a small river steamer to operate under its own power in a setting native to China. The boat was brought by trucks to the studio from the ocean self- Here’s the secret of A LOOK around at your friends. Isn’t it a fact that those who are happy and cheerful are folks who enjoy good health? The two go together. 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Reddy | sat with head cocked to one side as he | studled the hen house, hen yard, farm house, barn and other buildings. | “We'll get one” said he confidently. “I hope 50, replied Mrs. Reddy, a little less confidently. “One alone might not succeed, but | wlthd two of us we are bound to,” said y. | “I wish T was as sure of it as you | seem to be,” sighed Mrs. Reddy. | “To begin with,” continued Reddy. | “there will be no terrible gun to fear. “How do you know that?” demanded Mrs. Reddy. “Because it is plain to me that no| other Foxes have been around here| for a long time, so the folks in that| house will not be expecting to see a Fox, especially in broad daylight, ex- plained Reddy. “Some one will come out to feed these hens and will have to cpen either the hen-house door or the door of the hen-yard. That will| be your chance. my dear.’ Mrs. Reddy blinked. “Do you expect and catch a hen with a man right in there?” she de- o thank you.” “No, my dear. Nothing like that” replied Reddy. “I'll make him come out and leave the door open.” Mrs. Reddy looked doubtful. about the Dog?” she asked. “It is the Dog I am counting on,” “What “HOW DO YOU KNOW THAT?" chuckled Reddy. “That Dog is going to help us get & hen, but he doesn't know it “Are you crazy or has hunger gone ur head?” demanded Mrs. Reddy X.” retorted Reddy 1l take care of that the Dog starts to chase T is feeding the hens will ome out to see what all the fuss is bout and will almost certainly leave the docr open. That will be your chanee. You know as well as I dq that that Dog has long h; for wa both sunny WOMEN'’S FEATURES. found some of it. A long-haired Dog| “Well keep out of sight and try the isn't & Hound, and only a Hound lik= Bowser back at Farmer Brown’s has the nose to follow and make trouble for us. I'll get the Dog away and then get rid of him when I feel like it. You t'n the hen. Perhaps you can get W Two would be better than one.” sighed Mrs. Reddy. “I can eat a whole one myself.” Her mouth watered at the mere thought. “‘Here is the plan,” ccntinued Reddy. ‘'You hide behind that pile of brush over there. Il find a place to hide over near the house. out of sight until some one comes to feed the hens. That Dog is almost certain to come out at the same time. Tll wait until the hens are being fed and then I will show myself. That Dog won't waste any time in starting after me or I don't knpw Dogs. Do you get the idea?” “Yes,” replied Mrs. Reddy in a doubtful-scunding voice. “But suppos- ing that Dog doesn't com- out. What then? “We'll be out of luck,” replied Reddy. We'll both keep | ¢ HUNGRY | seme plan another day. Now, m: | it is getting light. You curl up behind | that pile of brush and I will go find a hiding-place. Probably we will have | to wait some time, but & fat hen is worth waiting for. 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