A veteran of more than 50 years competition, Dan Cabot has written a useful pamphlet called Duplicate Bridge for Beginners.

Bridge players are constantly urged to count losing tricks in a suit contract.

Robert S. Todd teaches bridge, gives playing lessons, runs duplicate play on cruises, you name it. Oh, and he’s also an expert player.

The 2-over-1 bidding system, all the rage these days, deserves our consideration.

The charming doors of gingerbread cottages will open wide to visitors next Wednesday, August 9 for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for the Martha’s Vineyard Camp Meeting Association 22nd annual Gingerbread Cottage Tour.

Some hands from the July 24 game at the Edgartown Bridge Club provide excellent lesson material.