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THE CHINA MAIL,
FASHIONS AND
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MONDAY, OCTOBER 10, 192
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Now that sports clothes sppear. everywhere, variety is the main thing stressed in possessing them. There are types for all active sports, and the widest possible selection for the mere onlooker dr person who prefers to wear sports; clothes when it is at all possible.
The sports note is evident in al- most all clothes. It gives the sim- plicity that the present generation demanda and it also satisfies the yearnings of youth. The sports note is ever prosent and because of It there is a simplicity and charm visible that is most satisfying,
cording to
taste. Silk dresses, which so often are found entering the sports mude, also are much seen in one or two pieces on the the eye are most to be desired and golfing grounds. Hats that shade wool hose with accompanying golf shoes of such, wide variety are smart accessories.
med with brass buttons. The tub silk frock that is worn with it is often of white worn with one of the new blouses when in two pieces. on the blouses that are attracting Collarless necks are often featured so much attention.
To begin with dressing the active. sports, it is recognised that sports modes inspired in England and France dominate the field. For golfing, the Scottish and English influence is particularly strong. And, while it's a known fact that winning the way to the green, and
Riding habits are again a matter on it, demands an eye on the ball, it
of taste. All white for summer- should also be remembered that an sleeveless, but whether they are in weight woollens are seen. The ac- Tennis frocka Gre generally time, or tweeds, twills and light eye to the costume will do much to one or two pieces in a matter of cessories that make up the riding keep the interest of every one importance only to the wearer as habit bespeak its smartness. The watching the game. Golf outfits both afford chic. The white pique hat must be very chic. The gloves, too, permit a wandering of indivi- costume sponsored in England with, when worn, juat correctly match- dual taste. The sweater costume its simplicity and smart cut is ing, the blouse severely tailored, is always smart on the golf course. raining many friends this side of the tie colourful, with other details In the three piece mode it is par- the water, while the French version harmonising, ticularly effective. It ta often seen in silk has much to be said for it in As for the general sports costume in skirt, blouse and sleeveless ear the way of style as well as prac-here la where individuality as- digan. The knitted sports outfit in ticality. When worn with gay serts Itself. Stripes, and two-tone two pieces is also smart and is very leather belts in all colours these effects are good. Prints are also chic when the stripes run horizon crepe de Chine models are particu- used extensively and they are both tally on the sweater or jacket. Plain or pleated skirts are seep, ac-wearer. All white is the generally of different colour are worn with larly satisfying to the eye and the flattering and youthful. Jackets accepted tennis costume.
one or two-piece dresses of floral The sports jackets-that attract or other patterns with really stun- the roving eye of fashion are often ning effects. Pleats appear in of hip length, are suitable for Jumpers as well as in skirta. Belts vachting costumes-especially when are much in evidence. The scarf selected in Navy blue reefer is extremely important and ties it- models, doukle-breasted and trim self in colourful manner about many youthful necks. These are Just a few notes of the sports cos- tumes that are being seen ever where
FASHION BAN.
The ladies of Italy, it would scem, are rebellious against the de- termined efforts of the Catholic clergy, acting under direct orders| from the Pope, to fight the pre- valent feminine fashions..
Several scenes in various churches are reported, when ladies have been requested to leave owing to the exiguous nature of their
costumes.
SHAWLS AT FASHION PARADE.
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Colleen Moore, in the First Na- tional picture, "Naughty But Nice," has an opportunity to satisfy her, An "Evening of Shawls" at the love for sports costumes by appear Grand Palace. Paria, the Governing in several very interesting ment's exposition building, bas ones. She also wears a correct and In the church of St. Domenice at stimulated the vogue for them. pleasing habit in tan and brown Prato, near Florence, two young wo men, "shamefully dressed," to quote shops paraded with modern shawls, brunette beauty.
Mannequins frein dressmaking tones, highly becoming to the words of the monks, were re but also all forms and varieties quested to leave during the high mass they had come to hear.
were displayed. Many dated from The ladies, wearing the light and the time of Napoleon, when the alluring dresses prescribed by beautiful Madame de Bourrienne, fashion, with sleeveless arms and wife of the great Emperor's private! transparent skirts barely reaching secretary, started the fashion by to the knee, were approached by wearing a "cashmere."A two severe-faced Dominicans and The raga for shawls lasted asked to leave the church. several generations. Persons fre- They refused, and expostulated quently had large collections, re- with great vivacity. The white garding them as excellent invest robed monks, nothing daunted, ac-ments. In 1860 the shawl "went companied them firmly to the door, out." Until recently they were while the rest of the congregation used for all sorts of decorations, looked on in amazement.
even to wall coverings.
CHILDREN'S CLOTHING MATCHES MOTHER'S,
Children who accompany their mothers for a stroll in the London park must now be miniature editions of their parent, according to a new Mayfair fad. One mother and her three-year-old daughter seen in Hyde Park were dressed in Knee-length, sleeveless frocks of the same material and cut, identical loose coats, silk: stockings, shoes, gloves and hats. The child car A similar case is reported from
*COMFORT FOR THE AGED.ried a little green silk surishade Placanza where a priest engaged "Old people are easily fired out and and bag, which were copion of her in confirming a group of children, weakened by coughing, For them mother's. To make the effect the took exception to the dress of one there is much comfort in a bottle of child. was kept close to its mother.. of the god-mothers and requested Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. It her to leave, en stops those weakening coughs that * He further refused to confirm the keeps them awake nights and wear out child whose god-mother had dated contains no narcotics. More battles of their strength. Every one knows it to appear in short skirts and bare it are used each year thing of any arms at a confirmation ceremony, similar cough medicine. Sold every
United Presé
where.Lor
The Jadles remained outside the church for several minutes, protest ing against the behaviour of the monks,AN
washed In tepid water, and dried Chamois leather gloves should be with the soap in them. They will then be nice and soft
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ancient Reman.
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43-Precious jawat 44-Boy's nama 48-Achieved |47–Ge1before
48-Tuned |48–Prevent
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baad 180-To earn a right to
31-To copy
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34-To move quickly
8-Groupe of ships
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37-0f high temperature 14-A branch of 39-Rescue
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murveying
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(Bot)
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eneral and
HONGKONG HEIGHTS.
For the information of visitors the following list of some of the highest points on the Island and Mainland is published:
Island.
Victoria Penk.
Fest
1828
Signal Station
1774
Mt. Parker
1784
Mountain Lodge
1725
The Eyrie
1725
Peak Hotel
1805
Tafkoo Sanatorium
1000
Mft. Davis
877
Bowen Rd. (altarbeds)
297
Mera Mainland.
Taimoshan
3124
Kowloon Peak:
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