1935-01-08

MAIL SCHEDULES

11 lb. 22 lb.

3.50

6.00

The Postmaster General announces that as from 1st Novembar the Parcel. Post rates to the United Kingdom will În reduced to:—

7 fb. $1.40 2.50

Private letter-boxes may now bo Tented at the Howloon Post Office. all information regarding them may obtained from the Officer in charge: that office.

BROADCASTING RECEIVING

LICENCES, 1935..

All Existing Licences expire on 31st December, 1974.

New Licences, for 1936 will be avail- able at the Government Itadio Omcq, P. & D. Building, as from 1st January, 1985 and will be issued from 0.80 2.10. to 4.30 p.m. against the receipt of aj remittance of $10.00.

Applications may be made:--

THE CHINA MAIL, TUESDAY, JANUARY 8, 1935.

The Womans Page

EDWARDIAN TEAGOWN

WITH MODERN CUT

GRACEFUL VOGUE THAT HAS ITS

PRACTICAL ASPECT

(By The Hon. Mrs. C. W. FORESTER)

London. conslating of hopyy Venetian

The winter teagown in the mo-point-lace and dull silver kid. dern style fulfils many require There was a slim slit under-petti ments, but has no resemblance to coat of the allver and lace

Women can look their best in the earlier interpretation of the It is essential under (c) and prefer-rather slovenly garments known as such poetic clothes, providing they

(a) personally.

(b) by messenger,

able under (a) and (b) that applica. teagowns in an earlier fashion suit their own personality and also tions should be accompanied by crossed period.

work them in with the enviroh.

cheque payable to Hong Kong Govern- The Edwardian representation ment.

ment. The now licence will then be was evolved from first efforts to- sent by post or messenger as 3000

INWARD MAILS.

•

Teagowns of the new order are

Ave

It is ready. Where actual cash is ten-wards any dress of comfort and suited to the country-house party: dored a new licence should be received grace. It is with us in feminine a friendly, fairly intimate party full evening! exchange before leaving the Licen-elegance, but following the new where regulation

streamline. It is charming, sim-dress is not always necessary. Ori- ing Office..

In the case of renewal the old - cence should be returned with the apple in cut, and even more gorgeous ginally the teagown was a

when in fabric than on its first intro-o'clock garment put on plication.

duction.

tweeds and hunting clothes were It is the wonderful advance in discarded. Long after came the weaving that gives this garment pyjama and cocktail sult, a little a greater digalty and rare soft-violent and crudê by contrast, yet 9ness of colour. By the newer me the slim coats of exquisite colours for cocktail hour had 10thods colours are subtly subdued worn

something of the grace of the old Itea-coat.

FROM EUROPE Helikon (Air Mall. ex Mar-

seilles) Rawalpindi (via Suez Air Mail)

FROM. JAPAN

Jan.

Tango Maru

Taiyo Maru

Tantalus

Ranchi

Pres. McKinley General Sherman Durban Maru Bengal Maru

Emp. of Asia

FROM U.S.A.

by splashes of blended weaves.

Gleams Of Metal

Hints, too, of a metal film sug-

The present mode is either the

10 geat shadowy gleami of a mediae-graceful wrap. or picture dinner

10 val splendour.

gown, and a compromise is the

This trend is very suitable to "hostess" gown or cinema frock-

the tea-gown. The characteristic again a pleasing afternoon gar-

18 girdle and trimmings work well ment that can be worn to dine out

14 with the classic cut that is the or at home.

17 foundation of all such vogues.

Tailored. Severity

Flowing drapery, still applies We have also the new Parisian

1f and heavy folds of rich fabric; but note of tailored severity, combined

17 the voluminous train is shortened, with dress-makers' lovely fabrics.

Jan.

Pres. McKinley

Emp. of Asia

FROM SHANGHAI

Jan.

Taiyo Maru

Tantalus

General Sherman

Ranch

Pres. McKinley

Felix Roussel

Antenor

Conte Bosso

Emp. of Asia

Birdhana

Penang Mara

Lyons Maru

FROM STRAITS & INDIA

Terukuni Maru

FROM AUSTRALIA

and there is the new clip-in me- A alim, black satin skirt will show

thod from the knee in all the mo-a lame waistcoat under a man's

10 dern skirts. When short enough dining coat in black satin or wool

11 to clear the ground the hema are] The swallow-tall evening coat is

Pale pink and fucis purple ste combined in this new formal tunie worn by Karen Morley, sereen actress. The dress, featuring the new pencil silhouette, is of moire the trimming of chiton reiret. A basket neekline adds. novelty to an already interesting gown.

UNCRUSHABLE

An uncrushable velvet evening

11 slit, for the moulded-to-the-form-worn in black or white faille over dress will carry its owner right

look is too becoming to be laid a tight, slim skirt. A long, fitted through the winter season.

16 aside, unless it be for the pictures- lace coat-cire in effect was

17 que stiffened taffeta frocks which rather wonderful in darkest green

17 are reproductions of special per-placed over a alim, gold slip. iods. This is a specialised line. Equally good was a clear-cut coat for all fashions to-day must definite.

Jan.

Troilus

Jan.

Kitano Maru

FROM MANILA

Jan.

Kitano Maru

OUTWARD MAILS.

FOR EUROPE.

Jan.

Ranchi (vla Marseilles)

Closes: Reg. 9.45 am. Ord. 19.30

FOR SHANGHAI

Asama Maru....... Jean Laborde

Asama Maru Jean Laborde

baland skirt of black moire worn over

fa spotted black and white chiffon The teagown of the hour is os-blouse. Another style of evening sentially modern, and yet displays dress for the long, slim woman is jall the picturesque touches from the short baaqued coat with slit the past:

skirt of ankle-length and in con-

Two exquisite models are re-trast a fluffy fulle blouse. called to my mind by the word Winter fashions are full of con- teagown. One worn by a young trasts and surprises, which add hostess was in a medlar shade of greatly to their interest. Spotted velvet, lined with dead-gold. The effects are interesting for the skirt, slightly trained, was tight, evening blouse, and black and slit at the side to show a glimmer white looks well in many fabrics. of gold, which lined the whole. A black velvet tunic with narrow 12 Picture-sleeves fell back to reveal skirt has a white and silver-spotted am- gold, and a wonderful girdle of blouse. Many velvet cloaks

the same mixed with a trellis-work of the Portia character.

of` velvet gave”a waist-line. Shoes

Jan.

and ornaments were of dead-göld.

FOR INDIA

Jan.

Kutsang Ranchi

FOR JAPAN'

Jan.

}

FOR MANILA

Jan.

Pres, Taft Tisadane

FOR U.S.A.

Asan Maru

Jan.

FÓR STRAITS

Jan.

Kutsang Ranch

Another lighter model was in a

are

long white crepe fecked with ice- FEATHER CRAZE

blue and silver. The fabric fell

away back like a long cape coat,

but the corsage was partly fitting,

All-feather and part-feather hats

are the newest thing in millinery. The idea is to take strands of un- curled ostrich feathers and work

9MAILS are closed 15 minutes earlier them until they look, at a distance, 12 than the time given above unless.

otherwise stated, and where mails are like ribbed velvet.

advertised to close at or before 0 a.m., Even a semi-sports hat is made registered and parcel muils are closed of this! You will remember the Bjat 5 p.m. on the preționa day.

Robin Hood model which a famous BATE MAIL-Imperial Airways via

Singapore, Bandooz Amsterdam via dressmaker sponsored this season. Singapore Saigon-Mersailles vin Sai- This is very popular in Parisa 9gon Correspondence for Europe and hint for your autumn outfit--and, intermediate countries will be made in feathers, it is worn with cept for transmission by these Bermart afternoon frocks. vices. Rates and a particulars are shown in the schedules ehibited at

the General Post Oden Wind" Kowloon

Office. All letters etc,' must be mark-

pd "By Air Mail" and handed in at

MODERNISTIC THEME

the General Fost Offus, Unless A room in copper shades might

VIA. SIBERIA— Letters and post- ruperscribed for despatch by a spoel have a door faced with abeệt cards for Europe and South America de air mail service correspondence and the fittings of copper

The

are forwarded "pia giberia if so will be forwarded by the first service door as a decoration is a promising

available.

superscribed."

PARCEL

thema in moderniak treatmanta,

PALE, PEPLESS

WINTER

BEAUTY

Beautiful frock, lovely face--but her rough, red elbows! So often it is little details like these, so easy to overlook, that spoil the tout pu semble. "Goosefleshy skin on the elbows can be smoothed consider- ably by vigorously scrubbing with almond meal or toilet oatmeal, using a little rubber, nail-brush, slightly dampened, for the purpose. When the scrubbing is over the elbows should be anointed with a hand cream for the night. Rubbing with lemon peel will help to tono down the redness and, of course, they can be carefully lacquered over with liquid powder at night,

THE CANADA SHOE CO.

18. D'Agullar Steor Wellington St. High Grade Footwear for LADIES and GENTLEMEN A large assortment in stock also Shoes made to order. Promenade Shoes, Dress Shoes Riding Boots and Leggings. Tel. 38723

CHARM

HAIR DRESS

T7OU'LL want you hair to

look its lovellest for the holidays with their succes- sion of social activities.

MARIE'S

BEAUTY SHOPPE Bank of Canton Bldg.

(1st Floor). Tel. 32506

GIRL BECAME PRETTY AND WASN'T SHE PLEASED!

It all happened in 80 days in a leading hospital in Canada! In November 1988 the girl was pale, run-down and lacked vitality.: Weight: subaormal; only 91% bs Her blood, when tested, was found to be low În red corpuscles and lower still in haemoglobin, the red substance In the red corpuscles. She was given a 30-day treatment. And what a happy change took place! ...

She sained ning pounds and her complexion glowed with rosy health.

Her face rounded out and she became positively pretty. The treatment Lá zhòwn by a second blood test had greatly increased the red cor- puscles and haemoglobin in her blood, consequently she felt and looked” radiantly well. The preparation that worked these wonders was Dr. Wil Hams: Pink Pills

We know that the blood carles nourishment and vitality to every part

This famous old remedy restores health in a most constructive way.

of the body. But unless the blood has a stifficient number of red cor- puscles and red colouring substance called haemoglobin, it cannot carry on its vital work. It is here that Dr. Williams Pink Pills produce con stractive benefits. This remedy Increases, in most cases, both the red corpuscles and the haemoglobin. Blood test prove it!

Good looks and good health are too precious to neglect or experiment with. If your feelings and your mirror tell you that you are under- weight, nervous, sallow," basily thred out-take this tosted rentedy Dr. Williams' Pink Pilk, for 30 days, as the girl mentioned aboys did; they are obtainable from your chemist. Then see how substantially you have gained in beauty and healtlägg

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