THESE WOMEN!
Mödern Freaks of
Fashion,
THE CHINA MAIL:
SATURDAY, APRIL 26, 1930.
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The WOMAN'S Page t
BEAUTY AIDS.
Nature's Cosmetics for Women.
The cussedness of human nature - Beauty specialista, says a writer has always been one of its most in an overseas exchange, are going amusing traits. Nobody is ever buck to Nature for their remedies. content with what he has, and very They recognise that many of the few people, indeed, could honestly recipes of their great-great-grund- say they were content with what mothers were full of commonsense. they are. The very tail person-The idea that washing the face in speak Feedingly-is for ever dew improves the complexion, for wishing he might drop a few instance, probably owed something inches; while his shorter brother to the good effect of rising early and does all manner of exercises in walking out to get it. order that he may gain those few. A Mayfair complexion specialist inches. Thin people sigh to be fut uses nothing at all in her beauty and happy and fal and happy people · treatments that is not of vegetable
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. High to be thin. Dark women origin. Her face creams are mado worship at the shrine of fairness, 'of-a conențion of acncin'leayes and and fair women would give their cream; her astringent lotion is a —upest-in-dark, Nobody-eens to mixture--of-eliterberry juice and
by satisfeil. And now the negroes olderberry toivers and leaves. have risen in revolt!
xtend of a lipstick she sells her Yes: strange as it may seem, hálf clients neat little squares of veget the women in the world are paying able parchment steeped in beat-root to have kinks put in their hair,' juice, ready to be rubbed while the other half are paying to lips. She deans the skin, after have the kinks taken out! The creaming it, by rubbing very finely straight-haired ones of the earth are 'prepared oatmeal into it and out sweating after curls, and the curly- [ugain—which sounds a painful pro- hended
anes are sweating after i cass, but is really quite pleasant. straight hair. It seems, scarcely And she stresses the importance of credible, but it is perfectly true.
Permanent Straightening.
In New York. where there are
something like 300,000., negroes.
on the
drinking water, advising six half- pints of water a day to be taken internally.
Another London beauty specialist
there is a great and growing bugi- Indvocates plenty of sour milk. This
Jewellery in how fashion hurmony for this season. Of colourful stones that acecht the ensemble colour theme,
is how she says it must be used. Warm the sour milk to a little more than blood heat; wash the face with a soft sponge dipped in hot rain water or softened water, but use no soap. Then lie down with a basin of warm sour milk alongside and some cotton wool. Dip two pads of wool in the milk, spread these on the face, leaving a little place clear for the nostrils and pressing the weat well into the recesses of the eyes. Leave for two minutes. Then throw away the pad and repeat, finally using a pad of soft muslin, which can be used several times, wringing it out of the milk every time it is changed.
Youthful Fashions of a Colourful Season!
Here they are the youthfal fashions of a colourful season! Adorable on- sembles with jackets and white blouses-dresses of silks and cottons, in: brilliant plain colours and gay young prints-conts that copy grown-up fashion in capes and tailored effects. Mothers will be as pleased as the young folks are with the chle fashions.
OILCLOTH WORK APRONS.
Work aprons made of very light- weight oilcloth (saya a writer in the Christian-Science Monitor) are the most serviceable kind imagin- able, for of course they require no laundering.
A good complexion mask can bo ness pot in permanent wavers but made by whipping the whites. of in permanent straighteners! The two eggs into a tiny drop of sour Bat has gone forth that no dusky milk, setting it on ice for a few belle worth her lip-stick may longer moments, and then spreading it over be seen abroad with the kinky hair the face. Cover with two thick Providence gave ber. You can
nesses of muslin (with openings cut walk along streets in which every for eyes, mouth and nose) dipped other shop is a ladies', hairdressing in icy cold sour milk. saloon given over not to permanent waving but to permanent straight ening.
Dusky belles don't like their curls any longer, and so the Bace selence which gave us the po manent waving machine has evolved the permanent straighten- Another beauty culturist advises ing machine and with just as suc-raindrops. Stand out in a mackin ceraful results.
tosh and a little pull-on hat, and let the rain fall on the up-turned. face for a time, but not long enough to get chilly or cramped. The steady, service.
You can see them going Into the saloons, these buxom megresses, with their short, tight y-curled hair hidden beneath a close-fitting hat; ari you may see them coming out again, hours later, with their hair hanging down in feathery wisps
A Parisian specialist covers the faces of her patients with freshly eut cucumber in slices, giving three applications, each lasting ten minutes. It is claimed that this treatment wards off wrinkles.
A NOVEL IDEA.
The New Umbrella
Bag.
Many readers will no doubt have seen and some perhaps be the proud The one objection that instantly possessora of the new umbrella bag. will
occur is that this material This is a useful idea and one which cracks easily. This is true, and should be popular, for the problem such aprong cannot be used for of earrying an umbrella with one'a every purpose, If, however, they bag, and doing it without removing are made to fit loosely and are someone's hat or causing the gentle- slipped on only when one is doing man behind to double up suddenly work that requires standing, ta dur- | ----- ing the preparation of a meal, dish washing, etc., they will give good
pin-pricking drops tone up the skin Plain white or any attractive and the soft water is most bene-flowered pattern may be chosen. ficial. If this wet weather treat. Do not cut the apron so large that it ment must be given right away is heavy and awkward to wear.
patterning it after any favour from home, a small towel should be Make it attractive in shape,
ite apron on hand. A two- inch pleated ruffle across the bottom ia good looking and makes it un- necessary to have the apron very long. Bind all edges with braid
and straighter even than the pro-taken to wine the face after giving ve: bial "yard of pump-water." Shingled and trimmed, it is, and it a rain bath in some quiet place.
pinstered down like an office boy's;
and if you searched for a year you would find not one solitary crimp
RED BRICK FIREPLACES.
left anywhere in the whole coiffeur. There is nothing more picturesque Smiling from ear to ear, their faces than red brick fireplaces, but dis- and attach straps of the oilcloth to Jēt bluck and `shiny with perupira-gruntled owners of these sometimes, go over the shoulders and fasten tion, happy as sand boys, they go complain that in time they become behind the neck. The apron will bark to their homes in the sure and dark in. appearance, and get dis- certain knowledge that they are coloured after they have been in use right on the crest of fushion, and for some time. for that reason-if no other-a eresit to themselves and their hus- bands,
Novel cuff treatment dic- tingulahes. new
gloves for
this season. Made of fine kid -black and coloure
LONDON DRESS PARADES.
"Cuffs are very interesting this season," writes a correspondent in a London paper, after reviewing a number of important dreas parades. "A cuff of white georgette on a black silk crepe gown was cut am- brella fashion, the edge picoted, and the 'spoke' ends tacked on to the sleeve. As several of his prettiest, gowns have an eighteen eighty inspiration, it was quite in keeping to tee old-fashioned ruchings used as trimmings.
HOBBIES.
Beautification of the Home.
There is a big choice in hobbles that result in beautiful homes, and homes that are comfortable to live in. Some of them may be shared pleasurably with the menfolk of the family, while others are distinctly of feminine type. Upholstery is work in which the aid of a strong arm and the sure aim with a ham mer, that most men possess, is de- finitely helpful. The conversion of cases and boxes into useful and ornamental pieces of furniture, also is work where masculine skill with tools should be pressed into ser vice, if available.
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WOMEN'S SPORTS,
The Chop Stroke in Tennis.
A chop shot is a stroke which! enables a player to play the ball short, so that on the bounce; it will rise vortically, or even come back towards the net, falling dead. There is no reason why women should not employ it more than they do here. It is the natural shot to play after an opponent has been forced back behind the baseline by length of drives. The player stands as if ready to chop the ball in two with a racquet instead of an axe, position being ns for forehand drive, the right elbow near the side, the fore- arm nearly horizontal, and at right Such things us cushion covers, angles to the direction the ballis window treatments, artistic lamp taking, the racquet-head as high shades, down quiits, decorative bed. above the ground as the striker's spreads, fancy tea cosies, attrac- head: Spin is given by the angle at tive telephone covers, pouffet, em- which the strings meet the ball. broideries for draught and fire Practice in this is best obtained by screens, etc., come under the head two players taking it in turn to hit Ing of articles into which needle up slow balls that bounce between craft enters considerably. Ma-the service line and the net. terials and detalls for making these
Training for Hockey. things are procurable at most de-
Miss Marjorie Pollard, a famous partment stores or fancywork International, advises hockey players shops.
They can be as costly or to keep fit between seasons if they as cheap as means permit, but al- wish to do well in matches. She ways it is the type of design used does not advocate strenuous.train- for decoration and the manner in ing, but recommends carly hours, which the work of ornamentation sensible food, very few cigarettes, and making up is done that counts "and a little daily skipping a few for successful result. Artistic fo-
brics are to be had at low prices as well as high. The colour scheme of the room in which the various! articles are to be used, should be considered. Contrast is often more effective than a perfect match which makes the ensemble monoton- ou. To mingle the right colours in one harmonious hole tean art. Study of magazines devoted to the cult of the home beautiful and of the displays in shop furnishing de- partments is educative in attaining good results. Materials for cushions, curtains, etc., should not, be bought haphazard. Their in- tended place in the home should be considered, and purchases made to quit either a mental picture, or better still, one that has been de clded upon with the aid of colour- ed sketches, however crudely exe- cuted, of the desired disposition of the articles to be made up for each
or any room.
Pouffes, slipper boxes, hat tidies, and similar containers are in a' which decorative fabrics may be class that require a solid base upon built up. Boxes of various suitable alzes are easily procurable and pre- pared for, covering.
Slik from top-to-toe- picoted top-with narrow heet that is flattering to the ankle.
weeks before the matches commence. Golf. Golfers who are hazy about the rules and etiquette of the game should obtain a book of rules and study It. With regard to precedence on the links Rule 1 of the general rules maya: "Singles, threesomes and foursomen shall have precedence kind of match" (i.e. n three ball, or of, and be entitled to pass any other four-ball). A threesome proper Is not usunily played, but is a game in which one is against two who are playing one ball between them. Rule 6, of the etiquette of gelf states:--- "Players looking for a lost ball should allow other matches coming. up to pass them, and should signal
Charming Additions. Screens are charming and useful Ruchings of stiffened chiffon additions to the furnishings of a trimmed a beautiful pinky-red vei- room that usually require more vet pieture frock,, and a scarf of carpentering ability than is possess ruching, which; reminded one of a ed by the average woman, accordingly." · Unfortunately, mafiy 'featherbon.' accompanied an even- Frames can, of course, be bought people have the erroneous idea that ing droks of white chiffon, which Their range is great. Materials search, while the next pair walta.
or made to order professionally, several minutes may be spent in the was short at one side and dipped to the ground at the other...
The health value of raw véget.
for covering or filling in panel open. ings are numerous, and afford op- portunity for various forms of artistic decoration. Beaten metal, tapestry, glass, plain and fancy silks, cretonne, brocade, painted or embroidered fabrica, are all used E
for screens. Anished article tests mainly with The charm of the
the design and colours used in their relationship to the room. A screen that is a joy to the eye in one room may offend hopelessly in another. Screens are perhaps the most dif- ficult subjects for the amateur home furnisher to attempt, but those competent to tackle them are able to produce some really beauti. ful and effective plecos of furni ture.
Passe-partout binding is a finish for pictures which makes expensive
It was of Princess shape, with a little cape at the back, the skirt being trimmed with ruchings, the whole having an old-world air. Its name was 'North Pole. and it was bought extensively by American buyers when it was shown at the Parts branch of this house.
Another favourite with Americans was a charming evening dress of stay in place better if a narrow oil-
brown not spotted in yellow, pinky cloth belt with button and button- (particularly if one happens to have fawn, royal blue and green. The hole is put across the back, just be- a parcel or two as well), has always ruchings on the wide akcirta It is not niways advisable to paint low the waist line. It must not puzzled many of us..
were needle-run with gold, and the them with ordinary paint, nor is the fit too anugly or it is likely to fall Now, however, the problem is four colours of the spots were intro- application of red ochre always into sharp creases and its enamelled solved for as long as you are carry-duced into the bodice of the frock." efficacious, but the use of a good surface to crack. Cut out two ing the neat. bag, the umbrella per- quality distemper or a water paint to nicely-shaped pockets, bind their force, too, if you want it, and If not GREEN VEGETABLES; match the brick, is usually found to edges, then sew them on leaving it can be left behind and you just be very satisfactory.
nearly an inch of fullness at the have a smart bag. A .: top. When using the sewing ma You can also be sure of your ables is becoming more and more frames unnecessary for favourite chine to sew through ollcloth, use umbrella and bag matching perfect-recognised. To be really appetis sketches, photographs, and small as long a stitch as possible.
ly, and giving that finishing touching, green stuff must be perfectly Olicioth, is so wide that little of chic to your ensemble which is so fresh and crisp. At least half an prints. The material (thick gum- material is required, making the necessary to the smart woman of hour before it is wanted it should med paper, grained and coloured to apron very inexpensive,
to-day.
be picked over and washed represent fancy or plain leather) is The nice thing about 'aprons, of The umbrella fits snugly into a thoroughly, and then left to soak in available in a comprehensive range this kind is that when solled they slot at the base of the bag, and there very cold water to which the juice from sellers of fancy goods, need only to be wiped off with a is no danger of It alipping out, for af half a lemon has been added. Do stationers, etc., and Buitable little water to make them fresh and although it is quite easy to remove, not make the mistake of leaving it lassenally obtained. Fasao- clean again. When made of figured and requires no strenuous and 'In too long in water. When wanted, Partout
binding takes the material in a pretty colour, with a convenient effort, it is far too Brmly remove it, dry well, and put on a place of the usual wood mould- binding to match they are really fired to slip out accidentally; if this plate or cut it up ready for salad.
Ing used for framing, and for a few attractive.
idea is taken up extensively it should effectively eliminate the "lost MILLINERY, DAY AND NIGHT. umbrella" bumbug..
After use it is just as easy to re- Wide-brimmed hats are to be po- place, but be careful that you do pular this Summer, but they will all replace it properly and firmly. It is be worn tilted towards the back an exceedingly useful idea, and so of the head, so that the eyebrows simple that one wonders why no one and part of the forehead may be ever thought of it hoforel In the Reen. The great majority of the uncertain weather of the season. It Summer straws are so fine as to will prove itself a real boon. An- look like thin cloth material, They other point the bag snatcher wil are very amenable to bending, tucks not have a very easy job in snatch- and folds. A fow coarse, thickly in the new umbrella bag! woven shiny straws will be worn,
*... Bewildering. Just why fashion should decree that a negress must have straight hair is not understood, of course, any more than it is understood why. The distemper or paint should be a. dusky belle should imagine very carefully applied to the brick, straight hair to be more becoming a large, brush being used for the than curly hair. And more front and the hearth, but a smaller especially so when one considers one being used for the edges ad how the rest of the world has jacent to the wall, otherwise plumped so whole-heartedly in smudges are almost bound to appear. favour of curls. Still, there you on the latter. Care! It là, jual another example of
the cussedness of human fand women in particular. The White woman has straight hair, and just because she has got straight hair she thinks she ought to haya curly hair. Avid be Cauce the negress han curly bair she thinks she ought to have straight hair. While on the other hand, the Central African roman thinks she ought to have no at all, and so quietly proceeds shave her head with a broken
nature,
Chair, covered in flowered capestry, with, tufted seat.tra
Men Are Different. Ita all very bewildering te n ere man. Men, after all, do dem much more content with course and but there you are,
fige-as-they-are than de women, what's the use of worrying? est men are quite content with The only thing about it all is hemselves and their jobs. I am that very soon, probably, we shall te content with mine. There is be hearing of a rich man who pre thing I would change even ILIferred to be poor. And again, of fed the power except, perhaps, course, we may not, va
but these are principally for sports printed crepe material which form- wear thaded, the evening dress Worn with
little matter of superfluous Personally, I should say noth thes and my last year's car. Oh, A. HF in Sheffield Weekly Tele d I'd like a little more money, of | graph,
Two shades of the colour is a long jede earrings, the light fitting yogue that has passed from dresses, little turban, patterned with bright ensembles and shoes, to millinery, greens, reds and blues, looked ex- For theatre wear an original ides-traprdinarily well It seemed to which attracted attention recently top fittingly the cleverly draped was a swathed turban of the same dreas with deep falling points.
pence pictures may be effectively finished and preserved.
Loose covers are a satisfactory colution to the problem of ababby apholstered furniture renovation. Lovely fabrics in the new sun ́and ment of design and shade, suitable light-proof paterrna in great assort-
for this purpose, are obtainable. To cut loose covers out to fit and set wall, and Join them together neatly with a professional touch, is not nearly such a difficult task as is often supposed.
ALEXANDER'S INSTITUT DE
BEAUTE
For the best Permanent Finger:& Marcel Waves. Hair Cutting and Manicure for Ladies & Gentlemen..
Pedder Bldg: 1st floor. Room 5: Tel. C. 5169. Opposite entrance. H.K. Hotel.:
MAISON de MODES
Mme. D'Obry..
18, Queen's Road, Central. JUST RECEIVED
A Shipment of
SPRING HATS
and a beautiful selection of
SILK VOILES
for afternoon and evening Dresses
COTTON VOILE DRESSES
for day wear Orders taken for Coats and Dresses and executed.
under personal supervision,