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NEW AND DYED FURS ARE SEEN IN LINES OF LOVELINESS.
Fur Coats for All Occasions Appear In Shades Hitherto Unknown.
to Add to n Season of Extravagant Smartness. Com- binations of Furs Are Much Used..
Billie Dove, First National star, in wrap of squirrel and mole-skin, a combination of the more familiar furs which is proving
most popular.
While fura that fashion the | fashioned along exotic lines. newest coats and wrape have the appearance of strange pelts, it is
For
sports the straight silhouette is used which features a black fox collar and cuffs. In evening wrap models a cape outline is used and extensive trimming of the fox fur used in border effects. The use of this fur is most extraordinary
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY
INDIAN NEWS.
SPRATT ACQUITTED OF
SEDITION. 2
A FAMOUS LIBRARY.
1928.
Labour Research Department in In din His defence was that, as a convinced believer in Swaraj for India, he merely desired to discuss conditions in China and India, "to criticise the conduct of Nationalist leaders, to analyse as far as ir- formation was available the econo- mic conditions,' and 'point out the Calcutta, Nov. 27.
feasibility of organising the Calcutta has quite a strong can workers and peasants." There was. tingent of Japanese tennis playera no intention of attacking British and their number now to streng- rule, he urged, but only the policy thened by the arrival of K. Asano, of imperialism followed by the
British Government, a former champion of Singapore, who, it is stated, previously had Spratt owed his acquittal largely gained laurels in Hong Kong by de- to the brilliant defence put up on feating Ng: Sze-kwong, the Chinese his behalf by Mr. F. S. Talyarkhan. pinyer, who until then had carried Whan the verdict was announced, ail before him in the Colony and there were scenes of the wildest en- who represented China In the Far thusiasm In the crowded court, a Eastern Olympiad as well as once demonstration which speedily was playing in the Davis Cup. In Sin suppressed by the Judge, Sir Char gapore, Asano easily won the cham-les Fawcett. On leaving the court, pionship. He failed, however, to do Spratt was surrounded by his himself Justice in Rangoon, because friends and duly garinnded, after he was unable to get used to the the fashion of the country. cement courts. It will be interest- ing to see how he shapes in Calcutta,
J
Imperial Library.
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For a long time past there has been fear in. Calcutta that the Seaman Hall's Visit.
Government would remove the Another sporting event of in-famous Imperial Library to Delhi, terest to boxing circles is the visit but it is now stated In rellable of "Nobby" Hall, formerly fight circles that there is no such inten- weight champion of Europe, who in tion. This denial has been prompt- Calcutta met Gunboat Jack-who ed by the rumour that the change has been undefeated in India in had been definitbly settled, but it classes ranging from, welter to now appears that confusion had light-heavy in a 15-round welter been made in some quarters be weight contest.
Although it was tween the small library belonging to evident that age had reduced Sea- the Imperial Records Department man Hall's fighting'; qualities, his and the Imperial Library, It has display on this occasion showed been decided by the Government to clearly what a clever boxer he must remove the Imperial Records. De-. have been in his prime and there partment to Delhi and they now are is little doubt that, had Gunboat in process of removing some of the Jack met him at that time, a records. The Inter records, from different tale would have been told. about the year 1800 up to the pre- As it was. Hall was defeated after Bent time, already are at Delhi. "As a gallant contest; in which Gunboat for the earlier records, owing to Jack generally was the aggressor, some of them being in a dilapidated though, once in a way, Hall assumed state, they require sorting and a the offensive and temporarily raised measure of repairs before they are the hopes of his many supporters. in a fit state for removal. It will Gunboat Jack's superior vigour, take some years before the removal however, was not to be denied and of the entire department is complet. he won on points, though it was no ed. A portion of the library he- wide margin by which the veteran longing to the Imperial Records best.
Department also has been removed and the rest of it is in process of
Sedition Trial,
Government.”
Afghan Alms.
that every youth should have
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An interesting trial just conclud-removal. ed at Bombay has ended in the ac- quittal of Philip Spratt, who was At the present moment there is charged with the authorship of a a strong campaign in the Afghan proscribed pamphlet, entitled "India press, urging the need of educating and China," in which, it was alleg- the public regarding the importance ed, Spratt denounced the Indian of conscription. The leading. Nationalist leaders as useless and Afghan paper, "Ittihad-i-Mashraci," urged concentration on the working chiefly is responsible for the cam- classes, with a viaw to endeavour-paign. In a recent issue the puper ing, with the aid of an army, to do states:The entire nation should the same thing in India as in China, be given military training and even and extremely bizarre in its ap namely, to throw off foreign do women should be taught the use of peal.
Mink continues popular for both mination, this being interpreted by arms in their houses; but, as daytime and evening models, The the prosecution as an incitement to whole nation cannot undergo train- fur is used in diagonal plecings in the masses to attack the British ing at once, it has been arranged many cases and gains an unusual
Spratt's career is interesting. couple of years training by turns." appearance. often seen, but there are also seen Cambridge, as a scholar in 1921, Journal of Calcutta, the "Habul-ul- Straight lines are He graduated at Downing College, The paper also quotes a Moslem models of wide lines that show and, leaving College in 1925, has Matin," which indicates that Indian fiares in an interesting way.
bean employed at the Labour Re Moslems are watching the Afghan Ermine continues the wrap of search Department since 1920. He movement for conscription with distinction for evening. In many was sent out to India in December sympathy. The "Habul-ul-Matin” cases it is used in combination with last by that gupe he stated, for also declares that the future of either aable, mink or marter. The the purpose of collecing informa, Afghanistan_requires political alll- wrap effect is much used, as is also tion about existing labour organisa ances with Persia and Turkey, in Lace and georgette are combined a draped coat with wide cuffs and tions and conditions, and to explore order to establish a strong force in. in. Bome of the antartest unusual collar.
Scarf effects of the possibilities of establishing a Central Asia.-N. C. Daily News. wear frocks, most
chiffon are also combined in stun- popular colourings
ning ways. Black and white.com. being beige, Band and neutral.
binations are seen, too, but theac Sometimes dresses are not favoured as much as the are made entirely of lace, brown and white contrasts.
CREPE DE CHINE.
Most Suitable For All Occasions.
HEM LINES.
Accessories
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frequently because they appear in their natural state that they seem 80 new and different. The sten cilled effects and strangely dyed furs of last season are not used to such a great extent, this year, but rather are the natural tones of the fur brought into popularity. Furs of established variety work- ed into flattering lines with intri- cate workmanship are the accepted rule to-day. Pelts used on dia- gonal lines, for instance, are much seen, while 'contrasted fura are used to create a smart trimming. Exquisite working of the pelts on simple lines establish the wraps and coats of distinction.
Sports furs are often bleached and these are usually sleeveless, to Mole, squirrel, chinchilla, cara- rather than dyed. Male and nutria be worn with long-sleeved geor cul, sealskin, krimmer, beaver, such as sinon and chiffon, and some to-day means that not only the Many soft and flimsy materials, To be considered smartly dressed. used in a lovely blonde shade fash-gette jackets. ion some of the newest coats and chines bid fair to be immensely, appeal are still to be found in coatshem-lines. Fringe,
Figured crepe de otter and others of the old familiar voiles, are made up with uneven frock has to be considered, but the sashands, accessories of the toilette must re- give the appearance of a new fur. popular judging by the extensive of modern smartness and new draped panels, and shaped apron ceive due attention. They play an Golden seal in two tones also is range of patterns in which this lines...
effects are all used to attain this important part in the toute ensem- much seen in sports and daytime fabric is shown in the shops. The Billie Dove, who wears costs. Shaded broadtail, from majority of the designs are very clothes with feminine chic and an able and offer suggestive possi-generalettect. For instance.. her effect. Scallops also are fashion-ble and must harmonise with the grey to almost black, Is seen for small, thus differing greatly from eye to modern appeal, has selected bilities for fanciful the daytime fur coat.
hem-lines; beautifully cut and perfectly finish-. the large floral designs of last sea- for one of her new fur wraps both in serviceable and sheer ed expensive model frock can Other natural fura that are son. Crepe de chine, though not a smart combination of squirrel and fabrics. For spotted or figured completely spoiled if hat, shoes,... favoured for sports are of course cheap material, is economical in moleskin that is both new and increpe de chines, fuji silks, etc., a stockings or bag are unsuitable. the pony and calfskins that are the end. Frocks made of it are teresting in cut and detail. In her simple and effective hem-line finish Then there is the flower that is in- combined with beaver, fitch, seal suitable for all occasions and there- latest First National film, "Ameri-la attained by a scalloped edge cat dispensable to the finish of a dress. or nutria. Browns are particular-fore are very useful. A full lining can Beauty," Miss Love is seen in semi-circles, each about six The very large ones made of silk ly favoured in these coats and they is unnecessary, but if the style wearing this coat. are very smart in their straight, chosen for making up has a pouch- slim lines.
ed effect a net bodice: lining. is needed. Figured crepe de chine can be successfully washed and looks fresh and cool always.
(Continued at foot of next
Column.)
Leopard is still an attractive fur for sports occasions and is being trimmed with fitch in most of the new models. Beaver, too, is seen in combination with this fur. Newer and very smart for sports wear is ocelot, which fashiona a coat of youthful charm and appeal. Straight and slender are the lines that are emphasised In this type of coat.
Grey mole with badger collar and cuffs is also seen among the new models. This may appear for various occasions, while the mole that is dyed in light boige shaden is used extensively for. sports. Nutria, too, la a sports fur that is much in demand and is much used with a cloth trimming on collar, euffs, pockets and revers.
Golden seal in two tones may be used for many occasions, but la particularly popular for sports, Also seen for both formal; and", sports conte is zebra skin that is.
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Inches wide, with a flat shaped for velvet and worn on the shoulder border of plain material of con- are the most favoured, and some- trasting colour. An attractive cor times these are seen made of organ- Trimimings.
Rage finish for a summer frock of die muslin with long, thin ahaggy a chrysanthemum or. Trimmings are undoubtedly fash. this type is a deep flat-setting collar petals like ionable for frocks. Sashes, fringes, scalloped to match the hem with the cactus dahlia. These are certainly neck-line cut well away from the fascinating and look charming. The bows, panels, cuffs and collars are throat and slightly pointed in front, handbag is an important detall of all freely featured on the smartest Randed hems are seen
on many the well-dressed women's tollette. models.
Embroidered vollen and frocks, especially plain ones on When an expensive bag is bought it: georgettes that are elaborate' and figured Bilk foundations.. The should be chosen with great care. fanciful in themselves, however, touch of contrasting colour is re- Lucky woman able to have two or need little trimming, but trimming peated on cuffs, neck facing or three good bags, may select vivid of some description le almost in- collar, and sometimes in a little colourings, such as red, green, and variably applied to plain and scarf-like tie with a bow at the base royal blue. But when the bag musk. DHC/ ||| figured fabrics. Sometimes as of the throat. A bold scalloped be used with various frocks then it.
many as four or five bows are hom-line was a distinctive feature a wise to choose navy blue, grey, placed on one dress at the waist, In a cleverly constructed frock or one of the mastic tones. These softly finishing a square neckline, noticed in a just arrived overseas colours blend with almost every or carelessly placed at one side of fashion magazine. The long shade and prove always useful. a collar, etc. Tucks are used plen- straight bodice was tucked finely Just at present the bunch" bag is. tifully. In fact, one cannot have and horizontally, with the excep- the newest style, but still quite a too many of the pin-tuck variety, tion of the upper part, which being number of the envelope and A smart model recently seen was left plain, resembled the fashion- pochette variety are to be of navy crepe de Chine, with small able yoke. The hip-line was mark seen in the shops among newly im tucks running diagonally up the ed by four great scallops, and two ported goods. biany bags feature back and front of the bodice from deep flounces of fine kilting fell two tones of leather, such as pavy the waist-line. The sleeves were from it with pronounced scallop and fawn, black and grey, or two trimmed in the same manner.
fonos of beige. effect at the hem-line.
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