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AUCTION
CONTRACT
4Wyiine Ferguson
Author of PRACTICAL AUCTION BRIDGE'
ARTICLE No. 32
One important point about Auction
.land Contract that most players over-
look is that when you bid, you are
trying to buy something. It is really
an auction and the privilege of play-
ing the hand is what you are bidding
for. Once that point is firmly fixed
In your mind, let your bidding mean
something, . let it be backed by com-
mon sense and good judgment. If you
attend an auction sale, .you go with
the idea of getting something for your
money and with that end in view you
exercise good judgment.
The same business judgment should
be applied to the games of Auction and
Contract, and you will soon get the
good results. Don't make wild bids
or take chances unless the angle war -
Hearts -A, K, 7, 4, 3
•Clubs -3
]Diamonds -Q, 2
Spades -A, Q, 3, 7, 4
rants it. To illustrate: at a void seal -a,
don't .overbid your hand if game is in
no danger; on the other hand, if game
is in danger, then it is advisable. to
overbid. Take no chances of 'being
doubled unless the penalty that you
may incur is more than offset by the
game saved.
The odds are always against the
rash bidder unless he follows the rule
just given. On the other hand, don't
allow the risk of losing, a trick or so
•to keep you from bidding, when game
is In danger. Then you have the pro-
per angle and with any proper justi-
fication, "Let there be bidding."
The following hand illustrates the
value of the shut -out bid either at
Auction. or 'at Contract when properly
used:
Hearts -Q, 3, 10, 8, 6, 5, 2
Clubs -K, 10, 8, 4, 2
Diamonds -7
Spades -none
A
Y
z
e,
Hearts -9 •
Clubs -A, Q, 3, •9, 7
Diamonds -A, 9, 6, 5
Spades -6, 5, 3
No score, first game. Y dealt and
bid four hearts. B had a freak hand,
but hardly felt justified in bidding
either four spades or five diamonds,
no passed. Z passed and A had no
choice except to double, setting Y's
contract by two tricks. If either A or
B. had bid spades, they could have
made five odd against any defense and
a little slam if hearts were opened.
The value of bidding four rather than
three hearts with a freak hand of this
type is well exemplified. A three -
heart bid would have been overbid by
B, either with diamonds or spades and
thus have given A B a chance for
game. In case of any overbid, Y
would certainly bid four hearts, so
why not bid it at once and have a
Hearts -none
Clubs -6, 5
Diamonds -K, 3, 10, 8, 4, 3
Spades --K, 10, 9, 8, 2
bid?
In case of a three -spade bid by B at
Auction, A would be in a ticklish
position if Y should bid four hearts.
His hand 'is so strong in hearts that
it would ba a great temptation to
double, but a four -spade bid would be
preferable. The bidding should indi-
cate a freak hand and that he cannot
hope to set the contract more than
two tricks.. On the other hand, he has
a sire game in spades. Under such
conditions, he should bid four spades,
rather than double.
At Contract, Y should either bid
four hearts or pass. A three -heart
bid would be very unsound.
The following hand is a good example
of what happens to players who are
better chance to shut out the spade too much influenced by four aces:
Hearts -A, 8
Clubs -A, 5, 4, 2
Diamonds -A, 9, 8, 7, 5
Spades -A, 6
'Hearts -K, Q, 10, 6, 5 : Y
Clubs -K, 8 : A
Dianionds-Q, 3, 10, 4 : Z
Spades -Q, 3
, B :
Dealer
Hearts -J, 7, 2
Clubs -9, 7, 6
Diamonds -K, 6, 2
Spades -K, 9, 8, 2
Z dealt and passed, A bid one heart conditions, the angle is against an
and Y correctly bid one no trump. over -bid. With careful play, A can
One hundred aces are nearly always, make two hearts. If Y bids two no.
worth a bid of one no trump
band is so ' badly , dia'ti 15. .
snit bid is preferable. B and Z parrs
and A bid two hearts. At this point,
Y should pass and let A play the hand,
either at Auction or at Contract.
There is no chance for A to make
game .and therefore no reason for Y
to risk a big loss by bidding two no
trump or three diamonds. Under such
Hearts -9, 4, 3
Clubs -Q, J, 10, 3
Diamonds -3
Spades -10, 7, 5, 4, 3
INDIAN MAIDEN GREAT ATHLETE
Liza Commander, pretty Indian maiden and outstanding athlete of
the French River country, plans to be right up in the front at the
finish of the Marathon Swim at. the Toronto Exhibition this year. She
is a daughter of Peter Commander, famous Ojibway Guide at the
Canadian Pacific Railway's French River Bungalow. Camp. Liza is
training for the contest by packing heavy bags of golf clubs around
the French River course, acid by spending long hours swimming. She
is seen above with Mrs. Jack G. Strathdee, wife of the manager of
the Bungalow Camp.
Gold Boom
Leads to Prosperity
Canada is in the throes of a mining
boom and one of the factors in this
boom is the rather remarkable record
which the producing gold mines of
Northern Ontario have created during
the past three years. In that period,
when the bottom was falling out of
security markets, company earnings
were falling to nothing and dividends
were slashed right and left, the gold
securities stood firm, the earnings of
these companies yearly set up new re-
cords, 'while in. ,the past year every
urge , i[;so
contract by two or .possibly three
tricks.
This hand is a fine example of two
good points: first, don't overbid un-
less the angle is in your favor; sec-
ond, don't overbid merely because you
hold four aces.
Author of "Golden Age"
Passes at Seventy-two
The death of the British author,
Kenneth Grahame, at the age of
seventy, -two, at Pangbourne -on -the -
Thames, recalls the appearance
thirty-seven years ago of "The Gold-
en Age," a delightful little book
which then obtained and still retains
a wide vogue among people of taste.
In it the author wrote with sympa-
thetic understanding and unexcelled
charm regarding children and their
attitude towards their elders. "These
elders, our betters by a trick of
chance, commanded no respect, but
only a certain blend of envy - of
their good luck -and pity -for their
inability to make use of it. Indeed,
it was one of the most hopeless fea-
tures in their character that, having
absolute license to indulge in the
pleasures of life, they could . get no
good of it. They might dabble in the
pond all day, hunt the chickens, climb
trees in the most uncompromising
Sunday clothes; they were free to
issue forth and buy gunpowder in
the full eye of the sun -free to fire
cannons and explode ]nines of the
lawn; yet they never did any one of
these things. No irresistible energy
hailed them to church o' Sundays; yet
they went there•regularly of their own
accord, though they betrayed no
greater delight in the experience than
ourselves.... For them the orchard
(a place elf -hunted, wonderful!) sim-
..y
Summer
Complaint
"I have found Baby's Own Tablets the
bast of .8)1 whiidTe,. , i .o. .41,d -'d`
Mee Compt sine, Cohc, Teething an
Constipation,"
' 't;s M,rmsq Cgto4
V .
llauter, Tnp.ruii5-
burg, Ont Ce;tji-
each'�5c package.
More than 1,250,-
000 packages sad
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Dr. WIlliamt'
AISYS OWN TABLETS
sigowimorimpinuommimilmimimo
ply produced so many apples and
cherries. They never set foot within
fir -wood of hazel copse, nor dreamt
of the marvels hid therein. The mys-
terious sources -sources as of old
Nile -that fed the duck -pond had no
magic for them. They were unaware
of Indians, nor reeked they anything
of bisons or of pirates (with pistols),
though the whole place swarmed with
such portents. They cared not about
exploring for robbers' caves, nor dig-
ging for hidden treasure. Perhaps,
indeed it was one of their best
qualities that they spent the greater
part of their time stuffily indoors.
When these grown-ups met in the
presence of their children they always
talked over the children's heads.
There was, however, an uncle called
the White -Washed Uncle, who wns
persona grata to this particular fam-
ily of youngsters, because he treated
them seriously as equals and bash-
fully gave them money to spend as
they liked. They were, so pleased
that they hoped he would die that
very night so that he would go
straight to heaven, and, finally, they
christened the piebald pig after
him.
Perhaps the best chapter in the
book is that entitled "The Roman
Road," in which one 'of the youngsters
comes upon an artist at an easei'who
also treats him as an equal, and talks
with him of the celestial city. In the
long run, the artist promises to come
and visit him, when they both get to
Rome. "Upon this contract we parted
and I went downheartedly from the
man who understood me to the house
where I never could do anything
right."
Curiously enough, Mr. Grahame
was a brilliant mathematician, and
for a long time secretary to the Bank
of England. He is said to have
turned to writing as a change from
his official duties, and to satisfy his
love of children and sense of humor.
® wad. -2.111:$
.� 13Qr nu; us Old
Coineirymen N110 have re than
comlailimgtheAr minds, an who
eaIc-e-1 In ]verse depai: meals of life,
vidend or paid a bo
and in addition, several new dividend
payers were added to the list.
To -day the public is becoming gold
minded. No Wonder. It is the one
product that has a fixed ready market
with no selling cost or marketing wor-
ries. Many new mining camps are
coming rapidly to the front to take
their place with Porcupine, Kirkland
Lake, the Rouyn. The next rich pro -
during area will be Matachewan. This
camp fortunately fell into the hands
of some of the country's finest pioneer
exploration and development operat-
ors with the result that it has come
to the front rapidly, and this fall
Mining Corporation of Canada, one of
the last Cobalt companies to survive,
will bring its very rich property, the
`Ashley, into production. The con-
struction of the mill is now being
rushed.
Headed by leading mining men who
brought along the initial producers in
Kirkland Lake, an influential group
has Matachewan's outstanding gold
showings and attention is focused on
the Tyrrell McNeely fled, which is
coming to the front as an outstanding
syndicate because of the rather re-
markable consistency of its ore body,
which is so shot with free gold, that
some samples ' assayed by the On-
tario Government laboratories, ran as
high as $2774. Tyrrell Township Mc-
Neely syndicate is the name of this
venture, and the backers of it say
that the property is the best they have
seen since they pioneered the Iiirk-
land Lake camp, the home to -day of
Lake Shore, Teck Hughes and others,
noted as outstanding in the world for
the richness of the ore and the great
profits per ton of ore treated which
accrues to the operators. It is being
freely predicted that the .Ashley in
Matachewan, when it comes into pro-
duction, will set the pace for the
others by rivalling Kirkland Lake in
high values.
We recall the author of the lifea
tyle g1ea American Alexander
Ilton, whose business in London was
that of dry goods merchant, and malty
public men who, besides being men of
practical affairs, were or are men of
ls.'tteicts in # creative sense. -Toronto
Mali and Empire,
Slie-"The chicken at our church
suppers is usually tough."
He -"You mean unusually tough."
What New York
Is Wearing
Illustrated Dr•essntakinp Lesson Fa
wished With Every Pattern
Fiction lags after truth, invention is
unfruitful, and imagination cold a17d
barren, ---Edmund Burke.
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The Golden Province
of Canada
In the midst of a world of depression, the Gold Mining• in-
dustry of Ontario has risen to a new record production. The
Gold Mines of the Province in 1931 produced precious metal
to the value of 43 Million Dollars, which is 20 per cent, in
advance of the output for 1930, and four-fifths of the total
gold production by the Dominion of Canada.
For Geol'ogicai maps and exploration reports of specific
areas, and for general information, apply to T. F.
SUTHERLAND, Acting. Deputy Minister of Mines,
Parliament Buildings, Troonto, Canada.
HON. CHARLES McCREA,
Minister of Mines.
Owl Laffs
THOS. W. GIBSON,
Deputy Minister.
Classified Advertising
Fu11ment
Man wants but little here below,
The poets still profess,
And, taking things as they are now,
He's getting less and less.
The dashing young daughter of a
well-known woman appeared at her
home recently wearing an outlandish
hat.
Practical -Minded Mother - "Where
did you get that hat?"
Daughter "I bought it."
Mother (sneering) -No, you didn't.
They sold it to you."
Do you remember 'way back when
mother put a chair alongside the bed
to keep you from falling out?
Mrs. Mack -"I'm bothered with a
little wart I'd like to have' removed."
Dr. Williams -"The divorce lawyer'
is at the second door to your left."
Our idea of a disappointed wife is
one who took her man for better or
for worse and found that he wasn't
even good.
Friend- "Where are you going?"
Mr. F. -To Dabney with my wife -
we are going by air."
Friend -"But there is no air line to
Dabney."
Mr. F. -"There will be by the time
my wife is .ready."
Mountain Guide -"Be careful not to
fall here. It is dangerous. But if you
do fall, remember to look to the left,
as you get a most wonderful view."
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Ahl LOOKING FOR WEEKLY NEWS-
PAPER in Ontario which I could
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Send particulars to Box 12, Wilson Pub-
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Little Theodore was always an in-
quisitive child. One day Theodore
and his mother went to a wedding. As
the bride and groom walked stately
down the aisle, little Theodore chirp-
ed,:
Theodore -"Oh, Mamma, why does
4k:*-ettr'a white gown: at wet
dings?".
His Mother -"Because white stands
for purity, darling."
Theodore (after being silent for a
moment) -"Ooh, Mamma, then why
must the groom always wear black?"
No matter how many clothes your
wife has she always buys a lot more
the minute you offer to take her on a
trip.
Zbbb
Here's a darling frock with loads of
youthful charm.
And it has a jacket to complete it,
if desired.
The collar is deightful, too. Easy
to make and yet so fascinating when
finished.
A printed crepe silk with plain
crepe is exceedingly wearable.
Plain tub silks, cotton pique and
linen are other mediums, cool and
smart and inexpensive too.
Style No. 2666 is designed for sizes
14, 16, 18, 20 years, 36, 38 and 40
itches bust. Size 16 requires 3xci
yards of 35 -inch material with % yard
of 35 -inch contrasting for dress with
2Ve yards of 39 -inch material for sep-
arate jacket.
HOW TO ORDER PATTERNS.
Write your name and address plain-
ly, giving number and size of such
patterns as you wart. Enclose 20c in
stamps or coin (coin preferred; wrap
it carefully) for each number, and
address your order to Wilson Pattern
Service, 73 West Adelaide St., Toronto.
•
The use of extracts from seaweed
as a substitute for gelatin in jelly, for
desserts, for textile paste, agar -paper,
cleansing material; In the manufac- ,
tore of gelatine for duplicating ma-
chines, as a substitute for gum arable,
and as a covering for airplane wings,
may yet promote that plant out of the
weed class.
r%ABY CBICKs
SAVE $2 PER HUNDRED. LEG:
HORNS, 6 cents; Rocks White,
Rocks Red, 9 cents; delivered any time:
Month olds, 35c. Pullets, all ages, prices
furnished. Model Hatchery. Kitchener.
Ont
MOTOR BOAT FOS SALE.
RICE RD SON DOUBLE CABIN
cruiser, about thirty feet, in use
altogether only four or five months
two seasons; complete equipment indult.
Mg carpets. bed and table linen, china;
glassware and silver as well as all mar-
l: i e.iuipment and many extras. This
cruiser with its two cabins and its .yell
equipped galley Is an unusually comfort-
able boat for week -ends or longeg
cruises for four to six people. ft is ex-
ceptionally seaworthy and has cruised
ali over the Great Lakes. It has a night
class and very economical 60 horsepower,
six -cylinder power plant with complete
electric lighting throughout and speed
of 12 to 19 miles per hour. it is a spe-
cial paint job and very attractive in en-
alf
iitsaroriginal cost ner will
Watkins. 73nW.
Adelaide St., Toronto.
Dumb Dora -"Isn't Bill just wonder-
ful? He's already been promoted to
field marshal."
Horsefeathers-"What] From pri-
vate to field marshal in two months?"
Dumb Dora -"Did t say field mar-
shal? Well, perhaps it's court mar-
shal -I know it's one or the other."
Hero lies the body of William Brace,
He sure was one fine fella,
He said in his sleep: "I love you,
Grace,"
But his wife's name was Stella.
An important position is the result
of starting in a small way, doing the
little details carefully and well, and
then being prepared to accept the
greater responsibilities.
Doctor -"Ever
with dyspepsia?"
Patient -"Only when I try to spell
it,"
have
any trouble
A LOVELY FIGURE
Son can obtain perfect, fascinating
rues with Thorasium, the amazing
Vegetable Flesh Bander.
Simply rub in Thorazinm here Jon
desire to build up flesh. In a few
weeks you can have a glorious lig'ure.
Adds healthy flesh to any part of the
body. Trial size, 25c; large size, 1.00.
Thoraaium Co., Boz 305, London, Ont.
She -"I heard you had some trou-
ble with lumbago."
He -"No, that wasu't her name."
An absent-minded man was unload-
ing his brief case after dinner, pre-
paratory to an evening's work.
His Wife (interrupting) -"Have you
seen this? There's a report in the
paper of your death."
Absent -Minded Man -"Is that so?
We must remember to send a wreath,"
There Is endless merit In a man's
Knowing when to Have done Thomas
Carlyle.
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aid's exactly ds
euy hair roars Do t
28 t 6 a
and ]Falling Hair, use Mitt.
you would
this 4
lines a week and the 'result
wille
Clear Head and Glossy Hair
"Treasure
Fund"
Passes Million
Prague. - Czechoslovakia's "trea-
sure fund" had increased to $1,083,000
at the end of 1931. The fund was
created by ; voluntary gifts of gold,
bogie and other valuables and -is
as a national reserve. It was begun
immediately after the establishment
of the republic.
Good Bye
MFIy
and ail the little flies
They can't get away, once
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something in it that has an
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household pests. A. wider and
longer ribbon provides a
greater area, and the glue
does not dry -good for 3
weeks' service.
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