MBS BATTLE'S WHIST MAXIMAS.

Thames Star, Volume VII, Issue 2058, 9 August 1875, Page 2

MBS BATTLE'S WHIST MAXIMAS.

Never dispute your adversary's wore ;r but if you are dissatisfied, when no one is^ < looking, add a fevr points to your own. To trump your partner's ace and then play the king of the suifc:.is; wfcat is usually designated an " original lead." Never " ask for trumps " unless sure of f your game. No whist player hoists*the Blue Peter when he's at sea: This is a: sea-saw. ' . • Your are sure, to win the odd trick if you make a point of it. Never play with marked cards, unless you know the marks. Always "adhere" to the laws of the r game.- If you aro ignorant of the rules make your own and " stick " to them Always play for ready money. If you : "chalk up" you are litely to bY " milked." . When the adversaries, are entitled to score honors, keep them in conversation, and deal as rapidly, as possible—so shall you save many a game.. Never admit a revoke. Always declare ,- that you " never made a revoke in your" life." It is the custom.' • - ■- . • -." Cultivate a reputation for bad temper. It will be of great' advantage to you and save many a" dispute. If you always score with money you will frequently be able, to pay with promises. • Pretend to be an indifferent player before you sit down, but take care* before you leave off to let ereryone know, that you consider yourself, the only player at: the table. Never admit that you 1 have made an. error. Always say that you had a good reason, but never give it. * ':,.-; If you have nothing whatever in your hand it is as well sometimes to return your partner's lead. It may please him, and can't hurt you. . v '