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Yard Labour Of Spring 8 ANNE DREWE 'ern house Spring Cleaning is a much less foraffair than it wits in 1. I iis an eat her age. We have less dust to deal with and. in addition, much better dealing with it a Unlike the broom, the vacuum cleaner really dust, drawing it out of tne aerie into a container, instead of merely he surface dust and leaving hidden dust untouched, The vacuum ecaner is so popular as ca rpet that people are content a.e for this purpose alone. Perhaps athe! of the spring cleaning season them that the machine has rom other In fact it can completely spring clean II roo cn tar as dust is concerned, with ery little labour or disturbance of the Getting Rid of Dust ain object of a spring clean is root out all dust that collects in odd alters and places that are difficult to rt at during the il day dusting.

such as child the springs of the or in the recesses of cupboards. By a imple adjustment the vacuum 'ore: can be made to give a blast of on-trod of the usual suction. the blast is strong enough to the dust of months in a nr behind furniture. it is so even it will dust delicate wax flowers r.tlhwt damaging them. It is excelent also for cleaning china.

2 and other fragile articles that one nF not want to handle more than is 'Carpets and Curtains Ini mg scattered the dust from lairs. the next step is to use ancr for extracting the dust from curtains, upholstery, shelves. en. Special attachments are profor special purposes. MaMi.llat tool is suitable for cura.m.

upholstery and bedding. Another, tied with bristles, has a brushing sewn that helps in cleaning easy hairs: it can be effectively used in Leaning garments as they hang in the wrdrobes. 1 The strong suction. combined with the is useful in combating moths in woollen fabrics and furs, as moth are very fragile. Similarly, the back-breaking opera- lion of polishing floors is carried out and simply by an electrical appliance.

Like the vacuum cleaner, the Wine floor polisher takes very little urrent and is much more efficient than any hand method. Kate of Vacuum Cleaners A few words may be added on the rare of a vacuum cleaner. The bag mould be emptied regularly after use, as the accumulation of a mass of dust throws unnecessary work on the motor and reduces the strength of the suction. The flex should be examined from lime to time for signs of wear. Any mall part which is abraded can be made secure by wrapping it with a little insalatina tape, sold in reels at shops for a few pence.

Srccial attention should be given to near the connector, as it is mere that the hardest treatment takes If the cleaner has been in use for months and the covering of the has worn off in several places. the rubber insulation, it is as 10 am. the whole flex removed by e'enners carry, enough oil for months' use. When oiling has to br done ci of a good quality should be only, at the points marked on the cleaner. A drop or two of oil once a or so should keep the oil re.e well supplied.

First-aid for Painftoork NOW us talk about paintwork. Very piont must be thoroughly washed no doubt a little good soap will be A. Never, however, use soda for or it will soon need re-paintthat is not really soiled is )eci over with a leather, wellout in vinegar and water. men painted woodwork is quite dry. up its polish by rubbing with a cloth on which a few drops have been sprinkled.

For CORNIER FOUR OLD GOSSIPS 7.0 It? What do you Harry quickly. Why. let's have a comic scene In It!" explained Nora. With Amelia!" exclaimed Dorothy. You mean it!" "Quark!" said Amelia Square where the entries were to be judged before the grand procession through the town started.

Very pretty indeed were some of the decorated cars and lorries, whilst others were quite humorous, but the biggest shout of all went up when a wagon bearing the title, "Four Old Gossips," slowly lumbered upon the scene. There was Amelia, wearing the fun- niest little bonnet with as long strings as you ever saw, and decked with tiny shawl as well, which, as Nora remarked, made her look ever so much older. Harry had a top hat which kept slipping down and resting on his ears, and a pair of trousers that came right up to his armpits and were terrifically baggy, while the tails of his morning coat were touching the ground. Nora and Dorothy were dressed like oldfashioned grandmothers with bonnets, shawls, mittens and spectacles. AMELIA JOINED IN In the centre of the wagon stood a small table on which tea-things were set, and while the girls and Harry 1 gossiped over their "dish of tea Amelia appeared to be joining in the conversation with an occasion "Quark as much as to say, "Now that's just what I think about it!" People roared with laughter and, next to the Carnival Queen herself, Four Old Gossips wagon was photographed more than any other entry.

When the procession started Amelia's car was seen to be proudly bearing the ticket of First Prize for the most humorous juvenile item, Of course a photograph of it appeared in the newspapers the next day, and Mr. Timms sent a copy on to Miss Everson, who was delighted. "She writes to say that she is thinking of staying in London another fortnight," said Mrs. Timms, "and hopes we won't mind looking after Amelia for a little longer." "Mind?" screamed three young voices. "Of course we don't.

We don't want to rx.rt with Amelia yet." "Quark." said Amelia, putting her I lessg neck round the door. "Quark." ry stared hard at Miss Everaon's Amelia put her head on one side noked up at him. "Amelia," said solemnly, ''you've solved the In. and you're going to help us to prize at the lark'" agreed Amelia. Harry.

Nora and Dorothy fell merry discussion which was only upted when they saw Mr. Timms up i back path and they made 1 'cowards him and hurriedly out 'heir ideas. Their father rt, WESTERN MAIL gr SOUTH WADES NEWS, MONDAY, MARCH 9, 1936. Bridge Congress Thrills Welsh Team Among First Four By EWART KEMPSON The bridge congress at Southport ends to-clay, and a thrilling finish to the invitation championship is expected. Of the eight teams in this the principal contest, four at present tie for first place.

each with four victories and two defeats. They are Mr. Ingram's London team. the British Bridge World, Scotland, and Wales. Mr.

Ingram's team meets the British Bridge World to-day, and Scotland meets Wales. Thus two teams must tie with live wins each. The winners of the cup will be that team with the best aggregate score. The present positions on aggregate are those given above. On Saturday night the British Bridge World beat Northern Ireland by 2.900; Scotland beat Yorkshire by 2.290: Wales beat Lancashire by 560: Ingram's team beat the Midland Counties by 3,500.

THREE SLAMS The British Bridge World v. Ireland match hinged on three slams. The former team called and made all three whereas Ireland called only one and on this they were defeated through a different cpening lead from that made against their opponents at the other table. The Scottish representatives, led by Mr. Clement Ellis.

have played excellent bridge. and the tussle between this team and Mr. Simon Rivlin's Welsh quartet snould be a battle royal. An amusing hand from the match between the British Bridge World and Scotland is given below. East and West were vulnerable when West dealt.

ip-A 3 4-9 8 7 2 10 5 3 2 -74 oi A 9 5 2 10 8 5 7 4 -A 10 3 -Q 854 -K 4 3 -8 6 ROMANCE OF THE STAGE t-Q i -J 10 8 6 3 9 6 2 9 7 BIDDING Wedding of Miss Mary Casson and Mr. Wm. Devlin In Room 1 the bidding was: West North East South (Kempson) (Philips) 1 heart 1 spade no bid 2 spades no bid no bid no bid The seven of hearts was led, and the writer made 11 tricks. In Room 2 Mrs. Evers and Lady Rhodes were employing the one club convention.

The bidding was: Lady Rhodes Carmichael Mrs. Even Duff 1 club no bid 1 diamond no bid 1 heart no bid 2 diamonds no 3 diamonds no bid 3no trumps no bid no bid no bid THE PLAY The queen of clubs was led and Mrs. Evers was defeated by three tricks. If West had played the hand in no trumps instead of East two more tricks would have been made. It is not without interest to note that although my last bid enabled me to make 11 tricks with spades as trumps, game is not really "on in this declaration if played by the player who really holds a few spades (South).

A diamond lead forces the declarer to ruff." and nine tricks is the limit of the hand. Actually, however, game in clubs can be made by North and South. An approach bid on the dealer's (West's) hand gives North and South a chance of getting together, whereas the natural opening bid of two hearts shuts out the opposition. On Saturday afternoon Wales beat Ireland by 1,490 points. Miss Mary Casson, (laughter of Mr.

Lewis Casson and Dame Sybil Thorndike, was married at the Holy Redeemer (Roman ('atholic) Church, London, on Saturday to Mr. William Devlin, son of the late Mr. W. J. Devlin and Mrs.

Devlin, of Aberdeen. In topping the list for the Congress fours Capt. Ricardo and Mr. Perry were partnered by Messrs. Bruce Parker and Fell.

Later Mrs. Morgan and Mrs. Ricardo won the Congress pairs, qualifying for the finals on Monday. As the bride's father is in America she was given away by her brother, Mr. Christopher Casson, who has been acting this season at the Old Vic.

Only a few intimate friends and relaticns were present, including the bride's mother, Dame Sybil Thorndike, and her aunt, Miss Eileen Thorndike. Mr. Hugh Hunt was best man. There were no bridesmaids. The service was conducted by Father Ronald Knox, a friend of the bridegroom.

Wm. Devlin and Miss Mary Casson leaving the church. after their wedding on Saturday. She looked much older. dell.

don't see why you iouldn't. It's a novel idea, certainly. and is bound to cause a lot of Yes. you can have the newest drawn by Bessie and Captain, what a Mt you can make. 7 DAY OF CARNIVAL Pl day of the carnival came at last, crowds gathered in the Market Taken Out Easy Ways of Removing Dirt and Dust where needed, but at suitable intervals on the wall around.

To Clean Walls If your walls are covered with paint or distemper, your task will be so much easier, for they can be washed with a pure curd soap applied on a flannel cloth, and remember the best way is to do a small portion at a time, rinsing and drying before you commence work on the next portion. Do this process carefully, guarding streakiness. If you prefer a cleansing preparation of home manufacture, rather than one of tl.e ready-made brands obtainable from oil shops. mix a handful of white flour to a stiff dough with petrol. Rub the wails well with this, turning the soiled its of the dough to the centre, kneading it on the wall so that the clean surface is presented to the paper.

Cleaning large expanses of paint, such as windowledges of a rub-up with furniture cream is an improvement. Paint which is chipped or scratched may be touched up with a paint of exactly the same shade, the whole left until dry, and then the entire surface round rubbed up with polish. After a room has been cleaned, open all the windows and let in air and dry thoroughly before bringing back any of the furniture or fitments. This is the time to consider if wallpaper, paint or floor surface need any small repairs. Ways With Wallpaper Where a piece of wallpaper has worn loose stick it down with some clean white office-paste adhesive.

A damaged piece of paper may sometimes be successfully patched, but do not cut the edges of the patch four-square. Tear off the piece which is to be pasted on the original, for the irregular sides of the patch show much less than would those of a neatly cut patch. Sometimes a very bad mark may be turned into a decorative feature by obtaining several cut-out birds, trees, or flowers at the decorators and applying them, not only A plentiful supply of hot water helm to simplify spring cleaning problems. The photograph shows a thermal storage water heater which provides enough water for sink and wash-hand basin. The water boiler in the corner Is another useful souroe of hot water.

N.S.P.C.C. WORK Increase in Number of Cases Dealt With The annual report of the N.S.P.C.C. (Cardiff and District Branch), which has just been published, shows that work coming under the inspectors' notice has increased during the year. The branch dealt with 344 cases, involving the welfare of 851 children. 113 of them being under the age of two years.

Cases of ill-treatment and assault increased by four, compared with the previous year's figures. These facts, the report points out, provide a conclusive answer to those who contend that there is no longer any need for such a society as the N.S.P.C.C. The financial position of the society shows that the year's expenditure left a deficit of £lO4, which had to be met by contributions from other branches, but special Jubilee efforts had raised an independent sum of £l3B. By 46 BRASS BAND FESTIVAL Premier Award Won by Cardiff Tramway There was a large audience at the thirty-second annual festival of the South Wales and Monmouthshire Brass Band Association, held at Pontypridd on Saturday. The officials were: Mr.

George Rogers, Merthyr (president); Mr. Huw T. Richards, Pontypridd (vice-president); Mr. Arthur Hendy, Pentre (treasurer); and Mr. J.

W. Smith, Pentre (secretary). On the motion of Mr. George Rogers, the audience stood as a tribute to the memory of Mr. W.

Rimmer, Southport. Awards "A Ist. Cardiff Tramways (D. Carrie and, )telingriffith (Haydn Bebb); 3rd. between Cory's (J.

0. Dobbing) and Valley (Tom Jenkins). Class Ist. Tonyrefail Silver Band (Haydn Bebb); 2nd, Cardiff Transport (D. Carrie); ard.

Treherbert U.N. (W. J. Davies); 4th, Ogmore Valley (Tom Jenkins). Class Ist, Troedyrhiw (J.

Williams): 2nd, Blaenterw Silver Band (William Jenkins); 3rd. Abergorky (Haydn Hebb)) 4t 31 Abertridwr Jeremiah). DOUGLAS FAIRBANKS'S WEDDING Photographers Hold Up Ceremony PARIS, Saturday. Douglas Fairbanks. and Lady Ashley were married to-day in the Marie of the Eighth Arrondissement of Paris.

Lady Ashley, who arrived a few rainutes after Douglas Fairbanks, was wearing a coat of bois de rose with a black satin hat and veil, a black glazed belt and a silver fox fur, and carried a large bouquet of purple orchids. The couple had no sooner entered the room set apart for the marriage ceremony than a crowd of photographers swarmed into the room, and for about five minutes took flashlight photographs of the couple from every angle. An official had to appeal to them several times to stop and allow the ceremony to proceed before they finally desisted. Fairbanks nodded his head emphatically when he spoke the decisive Yes." and Lady Ashley spoke in a lower tone. The Mayor made a special reference to the presence of the American Ambassador, and then paid a tribute to the world fame of Douglas Fairbanks, mentioning his principal roles.

He also remarked on the noted beauty" of Lady Ashley. Fe finished his short speech with the remark in English, "I hope that you may both be very happy in your love match." Douglas Fairbanks and Lady Ashley each contributed a donation of 5.000 francs to the poor of the News. TWO MILES OF KNITTING lifeboat Pioneer's Work is Being Commemorated In 1807 Capt. G. Manby invented the life-saving rocket which was adopted by the Royal Lifeboat Institution and has been responsible for saving over 9,000 lives.

Eighteen months ago Mrs. E. Manby, of Oaken Lodge, Codsall, Staffs, whose husband is a descendant of the captain, decided that the latter should be commemorated in some way. She began to knit woollen helmets for lifeboat crews, to protect their faces and chests. Since then she has knitted 1.760 helmets.

which are a little more than two yards long, so that now she has knitted more than two miles. Her ambition is to knit a helmet for every member of all the lifeboat crews of the country. Up to now she has provided for 180 crews, and there only remain another 16 stations. Mrs. Manby attended a special practice launch of the Rhyl lifeboat on Saturday and presented her helmets to the crew.

Soft Collars If the buttonholes of soft collars are torn, bind the ends with a small piece of tape, sewing backwards and forwards, leaving just space enough for the studs to pass through. FIRST-AID WINNERS Gloucestershire Women in Red Cross Contests Eight women's detachments of the Gloucestershire branch of the Red Cross Society competed in first-aid and nursing competitions at Gloucester on Saturday. Gloucester "32" team will represent Gloucestershire in the inter-county competition at Salisbury. Team placings: County 32. 668 points; 2nd, Nlinchinhampton 112, 645; 3rd, Cheltenham 46, 6394; 4th, Stroud 90, 599.

Junior Section Rose Gloucester 96, 665 points; 2nd. Cheltenham 42, 651; 3rd, Cheltenham 14, 6064; 4th, Cirencester 84, 604. Nig i nga cup Dale Roberts, Minchinhampton 112). 91oxon E. GriMths (Cirencester 84).

BAPTIST CHURCH EISTEDDFOD An eisteddfod under the auspices of the Baptist Church was held in the Assembly-hall, Elan Valley, near Rhayader. Chief Soprano solo: Violet Thomas, llowey, Lttndrindod. Quartette: Pantydir party. Unison Snowdrop party, Rhay oder. itymn.tune: Gerald Morgans's party.

Rhayader. Tenor or baritone solo: R. Rhayader. Duet. open: Peggy Jones and Daisy Price, Pantydir.

Itcritltion, open: Worthing, Rhayader. Challenge solo: Doris Davies, HoweY, Rhayader Rhayader. BRIDE'S GOWN The bride wore a gown of parchment moire cut on simple lines, with a tight bodice and very full skirt. Her large sleeves, finishing in tight cuffs at the wrists, formed a bell-like effect and a spray of stephanotis and a white feather bird were fastened to her corsage. She wore a short tulle veil and carried a bouquet of stephanotis.

The bride, who has joined the Roman Catholic Church, took the part of Wendy In "Peter Pan," when she was 12, and it was four years later, during an Oxford production by the University Dramatic Society, of Much Ado About Nothing that she first met her bridegroom, who was also in the cast. Mr. Devlin, a brilliant young Shakespearean actor, has scored a great success at the Old Vic in his first season there. He is now taking part in St. Helena," and owing to the play's great success the honeymoon has been postponed until June.

PASTOR'S BRIDE The wedding took place at Porth Welsh Congregational Chapel on Saturday of the Rev. T. Well Jones (pastor of the church) and Miss Phyllis Teify Abraham. elder daughter of the late Mr. T.

W. Abraham and of Mrs. T. W. Abraham and grand-daughter of the late Mr.

Henry Abraham and of Mrs. Abraham, Glanyrafan. Britannia. Porth. The Rev.

Mihangel ap Rhys (Cymmer) officiated, assisted by the Rev. 0. Glyn Davies (Ynyshir). The bride wore an ankle-length gown and a three-quarter coat in dove grey and a navy hat. She was given away by Mr.

D. H. Abraham, Barry, and the best man was the Rev. Stanley Jones, Efail (sat MORGAN-JOHN Mr. Tom Fisher Morgan, son of the late Mr.

Fisher Morgan and Mrs. Morgan. of Cardiff, and formerly of Porthcawl and Ogmore Vale, was married at St. Luke's. Paddington, to Miss Mildred John.

daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward John, of New-road. Porthcawl. The Vicar of St.

Luke's officiated. Both the bride and bridegroom are pursuing musical careers and have been members of the Porthcawl Operatic and other societies. Mr. Morgan is at the London College of Music. Miss John was accompanied by her cousin, Miss Stella Jenkins, of Porthcawl.

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BOOK OF SHEEP EARMARKS System in Use by Farmers This week's special exhibit at the National Museum of Wales, Cardiff, is a book of sheep earmarks made about 1825 by Hugh Edwards, Caecoch, Dolgelley, Merioneth. The leaves are cut to represent Merloneth sheep earmarks, each leaf having a set of four, with the name of the farm inscribed on each. Since it is a comparatively easy matter to shear a sheep and destroy the letters branded on it with pitch the earmark method has been preserved to this day, although it is a much older method indicating ownership than that of pitchbranding. The earmark is made by cutting, notching or punching the sheep's ear, the combinations of cuts, notches and punches affording a large range at marks. Each different mark is recognised as the proprietary mark of a particular sheep-farm, irrespective -Ft tenancy.

TRAVELLING COAT A nice cosy coat for travelling is made of gay plaid cloth in shades of brown with a large collar and cuffs of brown Persian lamb to match wide leather belt. (Exclusive design speciely drawn for the "Western Mail South Wales News" by Keeping Puddings If you are keeping some of your batch of Christmas puddings for special occasions be sure that you store them in a place that is well ventilated, or they will tend to go mouldy, partaixilarly if no brandy was included. It is always as well to include a small quantity of spirits if you wish them to keep well for some time, and to make the mixture rather on the dry side. TECHNICAL TERMS Every mark is known in Welsh by a technical term, and the Welsh shepherdfarmer is generally found to have memorised all the marks found in his district, though books of this type were made for his use: indeed, sheep-earmark books (see the National Museum collections) giving technical descriptions of marks over a large area with spaces for drawings by the shepherds. were published during the second half of the nineteenth century and were widely used.

The boundaries of these communities of sheep-farmers using a large range of marks are generally geographical, and outside each separate community the same sets and combinations of marks are used, but they are distributed in such a way that confusion is almost impossible. Sheep-earmarking is not, of course, confined to Wales, and marks similar to those in use in Wales are met with in regions as far afield as Saxony. Photograph on picture page. COUNTY ART EXHIBITION Paintings by Gloucestershire artists were on view at the annual exhibition of the Gloucestershire Society of Artists opened at the Bishop Hooper Museum, Gloucester, by the Mayor of Gloucester (Mr. W.

H. Nicholls) on Saturday. The chair was taken by Lady Darell (president of the society), and Mr. J. W.

Tucker, Mr. T. Hannam- Clarke, Mr. H. Trew, and Mr.

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