Judge — February 11, 1928 — page 16: what you’re looking at

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All “Work” and No Play. I Know a Girl She doesn’t like a “no trump” hand and fusses with everyone when “no trump” wins the bid, because she says it isn’t any fun at all unless you play for money, Once when her partner told her she was the dummy she got angry and left the party. She thinks contract bridge must be much nicer than auction, although she’s never play tract, because she says she never got anything decent at an auction and her lawyer told her no one ever had to worry if he had a good contract. Hearts are her favorite suit. She u can call her senti- mental if you like, but hearts do add romance to her game. How- ever, she told her suitor her favorite suit was diamonds. She needn't have worried. “Senti- mental” is what very few people call her. She's very proud of the way she picked up the game and claims she never took a lesson in her life. It is evident to all who play with her that she plays en- tirely by ear. Most people are kind-hearted enough to feel sorry that such a young girl should be so deaf. —c. C. ed con- Early to bid and early to raise makes Jack a dull boy. Daniel in the Lioness’ Den. Bridge Lessons (Not written by Walter Work) (1) If you have a poor hand, be sure and let) your partner know it, before the bidding starts. (2) If your partner bids first, be sure and raise him. Remem- ber, he is looking to you for sup- port, and, anyway, he has to play the hand. (3) Always remember what is trump. Keep asking every few minutes so that 1 will be sure not to forget it. This shows that you are interested in the game, (4) When you are Dummy it gives you an excellent opportunity to tell your partne> how to play his hand, because you don’t have to bother with your own. Walk around the table and look at the other hands also and give sugges- tions. The first requisite of a good bridge player is kindliness. (5) Be sure di talk on other subjects during the game, as bridge players are prone to be too narrow and. self-centered, (6) Show your independence by refusing to follow suit every once in a while, « rules and conventions. Bridge needs these days is more radicals, —J. E. Parsons Bridge Hints “Isn't it getting pretty late, dear?” “Gracious, but I'm thirsty “Who dealt this mess?” “Migawd! I pass!” “When do we eat?” ' comicbooks.com