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SATURDAY, MAY 17, 1930.
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LAST YEAR'S FROCKS. Printed Chiffon and Tulle, CHILD PSYCHOLOGY.
Summer Wardrobe on
Economical Lines.
Lady Kitty Vincent writes in the
London Daily Telegraph:
It seems as though clothes for London present special difficulties to the country mouse when the
moment arrives. for replenishing the summer wardrobe.
It is not
so trying during the winter, for a good coat and skirt is always a useful standby, but when summer comes there is the question of weather.
Nothing is more annoying than
to start in hot sunshine and to arrive in London to find a cold
wind and a scurry of rain.
It is
almost equilly disastrous to be wearing a thick dress and to meet one's friends in light silks and chillons,
propitious
Luckily this year is a one for the shallow, purse, and fashions enable one to use up last year's summer frocks and at the same time to be in the front of all that is chic.
Chiffon Tweeds.
Chiffon tweeds, as they are call- el, are a delight and a boon, for it will rarely be too hot in this coun- try to wear them, as they are us feather-weight as their name; and at the same file they do not look out of place on a dull, dump, mug- Ky day. A dress, coat, and pull- on hal of this tweed solves the problem, of summer clothes for London in a marvellous manner, and it you will take a little time and trouble you will be able to make dy" with this as your only definite large expense.
Perfect Costume,
The suggestion of deviltry hinted at in the extreme decolletage of the printed chiffon used in the body of this dress pictured above, is completely covered by the underwaist of black tulle mude with peasant sleeves,
BEAUTY ADORNED.
New Notes in Jewellery.
we
Perhaps never before have had such a large choice of pretty and attractive hat ornaments
Choose your tweed with an eye to last year's tresses, and see, that the flerk in the material harare to be seen in the shops just monises with the colours of your
now. Feathers, bone, fish-bone, light frocks. This is a ease in leather. wood quint of how important it is to have all been utilised, and the re- und composition keep to the same colour when you sulls are really charming. have, not much money to spend on
new hats, though more feminine, clothes. In this way you can wear- are stift delightfully simple in style, and the neat though colour- fulle ornaments look charming on them. It is
your tweed coat over your light dresses when you feel it is too summery for thicker, dress, but at the same time you are not too certain about the vagaries of the weather.
The hat of tweed will keep the whole thing en suite; and you will be suitably dressed for rain or shine.
Our
a notable fact that all ornaments this season are very colourful. Bright reda and greens are the order of the day, deep blues that show
up well on the brown of tweeds, and gay yellows to greet the sunny days are seen in all the shops.
It is quite worth while having a pochette mude out of the same tweel, and this is easy to make at home. Many of the tweed dresses are being made sleeveless, but for the woman with few frocks this is a mistake. Keep your light dresses sleevesless if you like, but I have found it better to stick to a sleeve with the thicker material. You may find that your summer dresses of last year are much too short, and I have had two lengthen-ments.
to be
Very intriguing are the little feather birds which are so fashion- able at the moment, and they are made in all the brilliant colours possible. Our hats are adorned with gay parrots, green love birds, kingfishers, flamingos, parakeets,
and nothing could be more charming cockatoos, and
than these little feather
orna-
.ed with excellent results by let- The wooden ornaments are more ting in a plain hip-yoke, thus allow severe, but just as smart and at- ing plenty of material for length-tractive in their own particular ening.
Pochettes To Match. The two mentioned were of flowered chiffon, and the yoke was made of a plain colour to match the prevailing shade of the flowers, and the arm-holes were bound with the same material. In this way you have three complete summer outfits for practically the cost of
one.
Be very careful not to let your light dresses come below your coat, ax this spoils the whole effect and makes you look sloppy and badly .'turned out.
You will want one or two extra hata, and those made of felt and men are the latest word in smartness, and also very practical. It is best to have them made in
They are mostly made in way. fawns and browna, and are com bined with dull metal that will not tarnish. These look very chic on the simple felt or tweed hats which we wear with our
tweed costumes and suits. Fishbone, of course, has long been popular, but the designs and colourings are a vast improvement on those which first were used, and they are
very smart.
at
BE WELL DRESSED.
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If
It pays to be well-dressed. you are a business girl or even one of the vanishing legion of social ornaments, you know the import- ance of that!
the colours which are predominant But there is something else' even
Care of the Juvenile Mind.
Intimately bound up with the mental health of the school chit, says Sir W. Arbuthnot, Lane, in an article entitled "Why Children Day- dream," in a British exchnge, 18 the question of education, the trend. of which is to provide a system whereby individual mental physient growth is ensured. parent's responsibilities are largely transferred to the teacher, who-it should hardly be necessary phasise should possess sound knowledge of psychology.
and
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practical
Unconditional surrender is not to
be demanded of the child; nor is he
to be regarded as a young animal whose natural exuberances are to be restrained by a severe discipline, and whose mind is a mere receptacle for fiets and theories.
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The teacher of-to-day aims at training Intelligence, object which can only be achieved by pro viding a free atmosphere in which the child can work and express his thoughts. This necessitates in- dividual attention on the part of the teacher, which is highly desirable, for involves repressions, and oven an mase teaching inevitably
intelligent child's
educative capa- clty is reduced...
Bright children are apt to indulge in day-dreaming—sometime "ro- mancing”—n habit which nearly al- ways is a sequel to inadequate out lets for self-expression and which can be cured by directing the child's imaginative power into creative channels.
The dangers of implanting fears in children cannot be over-emphasis. ed. Many a dull child is inercly living in a state of continual anxiety. in which mental development canno! take place. To use fear as an in- strument for discipline is a likely way to create neurotic personalities.
At no time in life is it more im-1
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Raincoats Even so
utili-, tarian a garment as the rain- coat វ៉ង glorified in the feminine mode and is tailored of colourful rubberized silks And fabrics-with flares-- novel cuffs and pockets-some with scarfs, godeta or capes, identical with the Spring coat mode.
in your light dresses, that is, if more important in the armoury of portant that there should be a
they are patterned, but, if they are
a smart young woman, who means
balance between mental and physical
A Delightful Outfit.
A delightful afternoon dress of Prussian blue crepe dle chine trimmed with emerald green velvet. A distinctive feature is the flare at one side, while the higher waist line encircled by a belt, and the intot, follow the modern trend. A sable fur stole and hat of black bangkok trimmed black and white grosgrain provide the inlah for spring-time wear. (Messrs. Paquin, Ltd, London),
HEALTH TOPICS.
Fainting.
WHAT TO WEAR.
Fashions Ideal for the Races.
A race meeting always presents to women the opportunity of wear- ing their garden party-ish frocks. Spotting a winner and indulging in cash sweeps are usually of second- ary Importance. Every other wo man is an object of interest and all the details of her get-up are absorbed in the twinkling of an eye with the view to adopting bright or useful ideas, if any. The present fashions are. ideal on the back ground of a race course, for a race meeting is really a modified sort of garden party and the frills and Rowing draperies of the pre- sent styles form a pleasant con- trast to the unchanging garb of our men-folk.
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Flowered Costumes Tell,
of Summer.
CLIP-ON BROOCHES.
of
Laces, georgettes, the printed chiffons, flowed voiles and printed crepe-de-chines make lovely race frocks, for they lend themselves to graceful draperies, floating panels and capes, fichus and flounces and women have no excuse now-a-days for not looking beautiful consider- ing the many beauty aids, and the very pretty and becoming fashions at their command. Race dresses
Thia flowered chiffon frock should be fairly long coming to flounces and scarves in rose and bluc about the middle of the calf.hlends with the Summer season. Waists are high, and many models have belts of the same materials as the frock with a fancy buckle of some sort. To find your natural waistline crook your éllow and draw it into your side and the point of the elbow will indicate your waistline for the present fashions. This waistline suits most women and the long line from waist to hem is slimming. Little putt sleeves, which are so youthful looking and elbow length sleeves have come in again and look pretty when made of the lighter materials. Hips are slim and be- low the hips the skirt,rushes out in flares, flounces and uneven draperies.
Large Hats,
Fainting, or syncope, is due to temporary anaumia of the brain. It is a condition that frequently cansos alarm and inconvenience. When a person is going to falet
The large hats that are now in, there is a feeling of lightness in the which are lifted up in front to hend or a sensation that everything show the forehead-not turned is swimming around. The face back, are just right for raco turns white, consciousness is lost, frocka. Small hats do not seem to and the sufferer falls, limply down.go quite well with elaborato The pulse can be felt to be foeble, frocks. Straws and felts appear to there may be apparent faint breath- į run a neck and neck race for ing,, and beads oft perspiration may popular favour at present. The appear on the brow. As a rule, re- pastel felts are very new and ex- covery occurs in a few minutes, but tremely becoming. If you wear a with a period of limpness for some large hat you need not worry little time afterwards although at about carrying a sunshade, which times a person by remain sub- conscious in a faint for much longer perlod, even for hours.
off.
Occasional
Table---5-ply
walnut veneered top, octagonal shape, convenient size for the living room.
There are several causas for the anaemia of the brain which leads to fainting. Sudden standing up may produce faintings, especially if done when the blood is largely on the surface of the body, as for example, when in a hot bath. This gives the clue to the method of pre- venting fainting. When anyone feels faint, they should sit at ence and put the head stil lower down, between the 'knees, This ensures a good flow of blood to the brain, and the faint feeling passes Anaemic persons always faint more readily than those with good blood, ' partly because of the poor quality of their blood, and party because in is rather a nuisanco when the them the heart's action is wenk. horse you've backed has come in Weak action of the heart is the com- and you are very excited. Never- monest cause of fainting. Strongtheless a sunshade, lends a pretty sensations or powerful emotions touch to our feminine fashions.. such as sudden bad news, extreme' pain, horrid sights, or severe frights, may also lead to a temporary check on the heart's action and cause faint Ing. Breathing bad air is another
common cause.
When a faint occurs, the sufferer should be kept flat on the back, and. if necessary, taken out into
the
The ensemble is still with 178 and accessories of shoes, belt, bag and gloves should be chosen with great care to contrast or bleed, for these may make or mar your turn out.
Shoes in neutral colours which harmonise with almost every colour scheme should be
plain, it is rather nice to have the to make a success of earning her growth-n balance which, however, open, fresh air. The breathing very smart, but not many women
hata plain on top and lined, with own living. It pays, 100 per cent.
is not always easy to achieve.
a patterned material. Here again, dividend, to be well-groomed. Nutrition is a vital factor, while If you will make yourself pochettes There is a
difference, of course. to match your hats, you are add-While one condition is very large-
your choice, although shoes of the came material as your frock are should be made as easy as possible
can afford a special pair of shoes by loosening anything tight round. the neck, and also round the body, for every frock in her wardrobe. Cold cloths should be applied to the
Care should be taken that shoes do face, and smelling salts or weak not ninch, otherwise the afternoon ammonia, or even burning feathers, will be sheer agony if you do what held under the nose.
As soon as the majority of women do and
Perhaps most useful of all orna- ments popular at the moment are the littlo clip-on brooches of bril linnts which can be quickly trans- ferred from, the turn-up brim of one's stylish hat to the lapel of the coat, or the collar of a plain dress, or even the belt of one's evening frock. On a rather severe dress these little brooches make all the difference, and just give that finishing touch of chle which would otherwise be lacking.
There are some really lovely necklaces and bracelets to be seen in the shops at present, a new note being
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LATEST STYLES. Fashion's Compromises and Surprises.
The Paris Fashion Expert of the London Daily Telegraph wrote in mail week:-
Easter week ought to open up the great highway on the new pro- monade styles that can be worn equally well in town or country. As all the grander modes will fol- low on for smart outdoor functions in May and June, they can be re- vived in July and August in the same sense for the seaside.
on
The great surprise in many of these styles is the open back de- collete, cleverly disguised frocks under detachable cape col- lars pointed to button on to the waist-line, and adjustable back de- collete blouses worn with brisk little sults. Details of this kind suggest we are in for an unpre- codented amount of sun-tanning this year.
A New Departure.
Apart from the Introduction of these novelties, which do not for one moment sweep away the nice perceptions that distinguish town from country clothes, the aleeve- less dress, made in either lainage of silken material, develops a new departure, and can be worn with the greatest ease under a cape in town. The former materials often run to woollen voile weight, and tweeds are extremely light in tex. ture.
Crepes, either in plain solid colours or figured in neat conven- tional and floral designs on dark grounds-black, brown, red, and navy blue-should be given prefer- ence at the moment. Chiffons and crepes showing strong contrasts and gay colourings supplement lighter plain summer shades like blue, pale green, and pink.
Polka Dot Motif.
The polka dot motif in my opin- ion is important if you manage to hit upon the exclusive speciality. The fact that It became so popular struck by the brightly last year caused it to be shelved coloured necklaces which, to for a while, and the few featured describe them briedy, are compos- during the openings seemed to be ed of beads covered with beads. held in reserve for individual de- Large ordinary beads are complete-signers.
ly covered with tiny glass beads Lanvin uses a polka dotted erav of various colours which givenate allk in navy blue and white very fascinating effect, and are so superbly for the jacket of a semi- designed that they will match with sports morning suit. This jacket almost anything..
is cut to jut out slightly from the Pearls, too, are always very chic, armholes at the back, which is de and there are lovely styles in corated with a loose loop showing these, not only in the highly-a larger spot embroidered in white beautiful natural pearl shade, but hanging half-way between the col in smoked and shaded pearls, farless neck and hem. The skirt which always look so unusual and In plain navy lainage features a smart,
half-yoke of the crivate silk, also a centre-front kilted godet. With a white blouse nothing could look more charming.
the lawn for hours until you are
Navy Blue and White. ready to drop, Instead of making, Another individual ault of this use of the seats upstairs and type in navy blue and white watching in comfort-at. "least is being worn by a smart Pari- while the sun is hot. A little sienne and identified with Talbot. boracic or talcum powder dusted into your stockings will help to keep your feet comfortable.
The Make-Up. Make-up for the Races should also be carefully considered. Vanishing cream is apt to cake the powder on many a shiny nose on a hot day and continual re-powder ing will result in a "marah-mallow" nose, than which there is nothing uglier. A good make of liquid powder smoothly put on will pre- tect your skin from the sun and will not need a great deal of re- powdering. Women with sallow skins should not use naturelle powder for outdoors for this com- bined with rouge gives this sort of skin a purple look in the sunshine. Rachel No. 1 is the powder for them with a lighter coloured rouge than medium.
..At this time of the year when the weather is so uncertain a coat. over your dainty frock in case of a shower should be taken along by the wise woman and parked in the dressing room until required, writes the woman correspondent of
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fresh air and sunlight are equally essential.
It is to be hoped that ing just that extra touch of chicly the matter of money, or art, or the "school in the sun" will soon be which means so much to your gen- fashion knowledge, the other is
come an established feature of our eral appearanUR. -
both easier and more difficult to educational system. Sleep and acquire. Pretty, clothes and money; so does hairdressing Many backward children are often
coat time exercise must be kept in mind, the person con swallow, a little stand about around the tote or on the Singapore Free Press...
merely in need of sleep,
and manicure.
After all, what is the use of a Care of the mind in childhood is super-stylish frock if the reat of a sound investment against In the tout ensemble is careless and efficiency and discontent in adult unbecoming? There was seen a life, girl the other day whose most ex- pensive suit was completely spoil- ed by the effect: of untidy growing hair, gloves that were solled and "holey," and cheap stockings. In
TWO HATS; ONE BAG:
With the tremendous liking for the ensembling of accessories, it le mot surprising that a Paris mil- linery house should go into the making of hat and handbag aots.
To show how this can be 'done, two different types of hats are shown with each bag, following out, the idea of "sister and brother her office sho may have been a hots. In this way the turban and striking, but hardly an inspiring, be brimmed hat are both featured, alght. Well-dressed, perhaps, but and in case a customer, wants a hardly well-groomed.. brimmed hat rather than a turban to match the bag, she can be a tiafied
All sorts of materials are used for these sets, wool crepe, crepe de chine, rating, Canton crepe, Rodier fabrics, taffeta, French linen, printed crepen and taffeta blended with solid colour fabric, straw
ALMOST AN ETON.
Little jackets are among the new est styles which aid a neat appear- ance in our spring clothes
alcoholic stimulant may be given, or, better still, a teaspoonful of sal- volatile Should the faint last long, should fainting turns prove re- current, a doctor should be consulted so that the cause may be properly. diagnosed and ca complete cura effected, if possible.
SMOCKS AGAIN..
"artily" dressed they are just the Smocks for those who like to be
They are to be worn with frocks as thing. A tussore smock has a well as blouses and skirta to keep deep collar, pocket, and lacing of materials, and for the evening sets the line snug and trim. These ribbons in front, as well as a belt velvet in the pastel toner and Jackets are really, very similar to of self-material. Other similar made with silde metal fasteninga Etons, which are tight and high, styles are in tub materials, and which are concealed by long or but, of course, the feminine Ver- these are for very hard wear Webl short flap tops, and Inside they are
stockinette is as durable, but crepe- completely fitted with a large size
co-chine, nicely smocked in mulție make-up book aufficient to carry
colours at wrists and across the powder puff and lipstick
yoke, is very chic.
sion is without sleeves, and, in stead of matching the material of the roat of the ensemble it la of some constrasting fabric.
The skirt is modelled with a liberal amount of box-pleats that meet to- gether under a fitted yoke, and foll open over sections of the tiniest plisse. This suit is entirely made of the polka dot material, but a striped border is decoratively dis- played round. the skirt which is pinked out instead of hemmed, and the jacket modelled with a sailor collar. A white blouse conforms, mude in silk pique.
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MAISON de MODES
Mme. D'Odry.
18, Queen's Road, Central. JUST RECEIVED
A Shipment of
NEW AFTERNOON &
FROCKS
EVENING
Beautiful Silk Voile, Afternoon and Evening, and Cotton Voile Frocks for day wear,
and
A Biz Assortment-of- SPRING HATS.
Orders taken for Coats and Dresses and executed
under personal supervision.