SCHEDULES
AIR MAIL RATES
from 6th May the air mail rates): Great Britain via Imperial Airways
all be reduced to
Letter $0.50 per ho
P.C. each $0.22
Correspondence for this service must clearly marked “Via Imperial Air-
PARCEL POST
A schedule of revised parcel posty Hazes, including many redactions, is
ibited in the Parcel Office. G.P.0| The rates will take effect as from is
Earch, 1935.
THE CHINA MAIL, FRIDAY, MAY 17, 1935
The Woman's Page
THE ATTIC TAKES FORM AS A
MODERN ROOM
AWKWARD CORNERS THAT CAN BECOME ATTRACTIVE FEATURES
Chosen Colours Signalise Royal Jubilee
(By BASEDEN BUTT)
Imperial Airways via Singapore Bandoeng-Amsterdam via Singapore Saigon-Marseilles via Saigon
London. this instance, without any attempt:| Singapore-Australia
Often it is possible to, do furjat
could, Correspondence will be accepted for
disguise. They transmission by these services, Rates:
more with 2 rather awkwardly course, be masked with a modem and all particulars are shewn in the
chedules exhibited at the Post Offices shaped attic than one might sup-style plywood fitment if this were If this room is decorated thought desirable, or if a gas-fire All letters etc. must be marked "By pose.
Air Mail" and be handed in at a Post and equipped in the right way, it or electric radiator were used for
can be a very valuable addition to artificial heating.
Price:
INWARD MAILS.
FROM EUROPE
May
FROM U.S.A
May
of Asia Jolmion
FROM JAPA)
May
Pres. Grant
Chichibu: Mara
Montevideo Maru Temp. of Asia Pres. Jobason Hakoma. Mara
ja Stano. Mara
the accommodation and comfort of)
a small house or converted flat, and i for this reason alone it is almost always well worth while to give the attics special thought and care.
Here is an excellent example of
what
can
be done with a room To mini-
22 beneath the goof.
mise the risk of. Extremes of temperature, which are often the
PRINT DRESSES
“
An Idea For Obtaining
Vest and Scarf.
Without Cost
A pretty idea for print dresses
ap-
chief disadvantage in a room 02 this description, the selling and to cut out the figures in the de- walls have been lined with insulat-sign, overcast their edges or ing compo boards, and afterwards plique them on a ruffly background, finished a light shade of off-white and thus achieve soft trimming for 94) cream, which reflects the light and the neck and cuffs which is part 'of
the dress creates an effect of spaciousness.
The sloping wall caused by the pitch of the roof has been render ed inconspicuous by finishing the same tone as the ceiling.
Jubilee Shades
FROM SHANGHAI.
21
Chenonceaux
Phichibu Maru
Memnon
Emp. of Asia
Pres Johnson
Tyndareos
Burdwan
May
FROM MANTLA
Pres. Hoover.
General Sherman
FROM-STRAITS & INDIA
May
Muroran Maru
Perseus
Tobs
Hector
oensing
Zahna
OUTWARD MAILS.
FOR.EUROPE
Sometimes instead of ruffies and: handwork,
neckwear and gilets
make use of the extraordinarily in- teresting materials that come from the looms of the great textile de- 211 The colour scheme as a whole.aigners, such as Rodier. Clarepot- although simple is interesting ter, for instance, has fashioned as- 24 The carpet is fawn, and the upcot gilets from such fabrics, cutting} 24 holstered furniture is in a stout them so cleverly that from one lons. 24 beige tapestry. The window cur-shaped piece one gets a rest with tains are in Jubilee blue, and the a sarf. They come in various: loose enshions are in the shades of colours and patterns, and are veryį 17 blue and pink chosen by the distinguished. 24 Queen and the Duchess of York
to signalise the Royal Jubilee. These colours go together very happily, and the result is
an in terior which pays a graceful com
is 22pliment to the fact that this 23 Jubilee year, without the effect be ing in any way aggressive or un- duly noticeable.
Emp. of Japan (vis Vancouver)
Naldera (via Marseilles Air Closes: Reg. 9.45 am Ord. 10.30 D'Artagnan (via Siberia)
Closes: Leg. 12.15 pm. Ord. 1 p.m.
The hardwood furniture is
17 or two items
18
in
оре
FIELD FLOWERS
Without It Suits, And Frocks-Lack Grace
VIOLETS VERY MUCH IN VOGUE
not
daisies.
The latest portrait, made in her Washington, D.C.. home, of Mrs. William & Bankhead, wife of the Congressman from Alabama, who is House Democratic leader, and mother of Tallulah Bankhead, stage and screen star.
BEAUTY IN 1936
Famous Cosmetician Gives His Views
DETAILED FIGURES GIVEN
A renaissance of the natural blonde, in contrast to the platinum, was held forth recently by the In- terizational Beauty Shop Owners Association. New York as the ideal. for 1986
Miss 1935 (the ideal beauty by next year's standards) will be Įdaintier and more diminutive than
her buxom sisters of the present. and immediately preceding years, it was announced by the assem bled beauty makers, as a result of a questionnaire answered by $5,- 000. In fact, a doctor might say that Miss 1956 has shrunk at alarming rate, for she is only 51 feet 1 inch, in comparison to Miss 1935's lithe, and far more, buxom 15 feet 7 or 5 feet 9. Here are the
figures:-
Weight
Height
Bust
Hips Waist
Weight Height-
Bast
Hips
Waist
SPRING WARDROBE Weight
View Models Before Making Decision
WOM
Height Bust
Hips Waist
an
Miss 1934
115 lb.
25 ft 5 in
THE
HONG KONG
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· PEAK HOTEL:
& SHANGHAI
ASTOR HOUSE; PALACE HOTEL:
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in association with the Grand Hotel des Wagons Lits, Peiping
DAILY CROSS-WORD PUZZLE
This crass-word puzzle has been made by an expert but our readers are warned to look out for occasional phonetic spelling, such as harbor, plow, and altho
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15
16
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26 in.
Miss 1935
134 b.
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35 in
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Miss 1936
100 Ib.
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33 in.) 23 in
Besides reducing Miss 1936 tol looks near-midget proportions (there are The first thing a
her many gay gallants who sigh for for when making plans for spring wardrobe is a coat and skirt these lovely "Dresden Dolls") the or a dress and cape, or dress and assembled beauty folk heard an impassioned appeal for "no more coat
rouged ingernails, or Judged from a fashion angle all violently
(toenails." three are equally correct.
A preliminary view of models! before making a final decision is" al
great help.
limed oak, and includes simple The suit or frock is lacking in attractive outfit than the one which No woman could wish for a more modern-style pieces and also
our fashion correspondent saw at which suggest the grace this season if it does
The Jacobean and early Georgian perear a boutonniere of field flowers one of the local stores. iods, while at the same time har. These are truly lovely and combine material is a grey lainage (grey is good both for frocks and suits). puppies and cornflowers; or butterThe cape is buttoned on ammonising perfectly with a modern several blossoms, such as
to the 18 setting.
cups, forget-me-nots, and dandelions shoulders and the smart little scarf The awkwardly-shaped recess
Little bunches ofis black-and-white taffeta. 181between
window and chimney-gone to seed
If a sudden change in the weather Closes:. Reg. $15 am. Ord: 10 breast has been equipped very arbutus are delightful, and violets
21 skilfully with fitted book shelves in are very much in vogue as are car came along the frock, minus the Mail Service) ..
nations. They are arranged not cape, goes easily under a fur coat Closes: Beg. 9.15 a.m. Ord. 10.30 amical, painted to tone
walls. The coal fireplace and man-exclusively in the little bunches telpiece, which happened to quiet simple, have been left in so long nor yet in long sprays on
Pres. Hoover (via San Fra-
ncisco)
Chenonceau
(Marseilles Air
FOR SHANGHAI
May
Pres. Hoover
Emp. of Japan D'Artagnan
Taiyo Marui Hakozaki Maru.
FOR JAPANS
May
Atsuta Maru
Pres. Hoover
Emp. of Japan D'Artagnan. Taiyo Maru
FOR USA.
May
Emp. of Japan Taiyo Maru
12
23
FOR STRAITS
May.
Montevideo Marn Burdwan
FOR INDIA
Monterides Maru Hosang
May
"POR MANILA.
May
Pres. Grant
POR AUSTRALIA
Monterideo Mazu
18
with the
be
which custom has standardised for
the shoulder, but at the base of the neckline where a brooch might be {placed; and as bracelets, very charming below the new three-
VIA SIBERIA Letters and post-quarter gathered sleeve; on clips or cards for Europe and South Americs combs in the hair, and as girdles. ere forwarded
“via Siberix” Y 10 Luperscribed.
REGISTERED and PARCEL MAILS are closed 15 minutes earlier
above than the time given jotherwise stated, and where maïls are jadvertised to close at or before 9 at
les COMPROMISING VEILS
registered and parcel mails are closed Old Styles Revived And jet 5 pm, on the previous day.
AIR MAIL-Imperiai Airways via Singapore, Bandoeng-Amsterdam- vis
Singapore Saigon-Marseilles via Sa
ron Correspondence for Europe and iztermediate countries will be so
cepted for transmission by these Ser-
Worn With Tailored.
Hats
ACCESSORIES
Gloves To Match At
Least One Item -
WEAR STOCKINGS
INSIDE OUT
¿
ATTRACTIVE WINDOW
SHOW
A Fragrant Choice
Many annnals make an attractive show along the window-sill. Stocks, and mignonette are old-fashioned, tragrant flowers; asters, both single and doable, have lovely mauves and pinks, but are, perhaps, a little biz for the average window-box. The dwarf nasturtium is attractive and has a faint, fresh scent. Apart from these there is the drawf an-. tirrhinum, a compact Ettle plant with a wide and lovely colour range. If you prefer hanging plants the (campanula is one of the most de-
corative I knów.
For an indoor window-box more Your gloves may be of fabric, auceyclamen and begonia.
exotic plants are possible. such as should match at least one
item of your outfit.
other
Your handbag will be square- shaped, in morocco leather, for the day: gold or silver sequin, or plain. coloured pleated crepe de chine for evening.
Your shoes must be comfortable Veils are being worn with tailor- or you won't look happy. A sad vices. Estos and all particulars are ed hats, an old style revived. They face is a deterrent to fashion. The jwhewn in the schedules exhibited at fare chin-length for this type. Altrouble with most very comfortable the General Post Office and Kowloon certain dressmaker has designed ashoes is that they are far from
"By Air Mall and hawled in a veil for a pill-box turban which is smart
ce. All letters etc, must be mark
the General Post Office. Unless a compromise, but, unlike most com- Your stockings will be brandy- superscribed for despatch by speci- promises, very independent and in-coloured (sounds good, and looks
mail service, correspondence(teresting. die sir
It drapes the eyes, it, too, with a black or navy suit). will be forwarded by the first service leaves the rest of the face uncover Wear them inside out, with the ed, and then carries a loop loosely "whiskers" cut of, to make them under the ching
I look worth twice their cost.
available.
“Oh, So-So!”
Are you one of the many who when asked how they are, usually reply, "O, just so so"? Or can you re- spond with a hearty, "Fine, thank you?
The Just so-so" people almost invariably are those who are held in the bondage of constipation, with one or more of ita attendant illa-sick headache, Everishness, biliousness, Il-temper, gloom, ill-smelling breath The get into the “Fine, thank you!” class, Pinkettes are the greatest help, for they so quickly restore daily intestinal regulazity, stimolate the liver, revive jaded, dige-tion, uplift the spiríta.. Of chemists everywhere.
152
HORIZONTAL 1-Cictted blood (3--Polet of time
Į HORIZONTAL (GoĦt) · 150 Skin
51-Near (abbr)
S-Portions of medicine 52-Beseech
14-Shower
15 Nome of Greece 16-Musical dramın 17-Vases with a foot 18-quid measure » 19-Weird
20m Scold Pet-Pitch
22 Tort which binds 24-Type genus (abbr)
X-Ascend 26-Checks
29-Marsh 31-Cooked in tat 22-Near by 33-Unit 34.Venerate 35-A beverage 36-Slash 38-Imbibed 39-Note.. 40% Tablet
41–The pope's triple
crown
42-JustJe
43-indefinite artície 44-Wading bird 45-Character in
S3 Fastens 54-Greek letter
iss Dale
59-Greenish finch 161–Glass in a window 62-Sound made by a
rife-bullet 63-Covered with ink 64-Day 65–Constructed
VERTICAL
1-Complains: 2-0ära collectively 3-Circle
4-A naval officer
(abbr.)
5-Degrade
6-To fall into line
7 Prang
8 Superlative suffix
9-ACT
10-Unfastened 11-Plants
12-Make a mistake 13-Speak
*Comedy of Erroma 21-Weary 48 Echo
[
122-Spirited
58
162
LOS
(46 147
VERTICAL (Cont.) 23–Raw metais 25-Lease
26-Open space for
combat
27-Story
26-Stocky part of a
plant 130-Annui
31-To burn -unsteadily 34-Stigmatize
· 35–Small particle
36-Bax
(37–Thoroughfare 38-Moon goddess
39-image |43-Constant 142-Greek god of war 44-Kind of dog 45-Scarred
46-Mean
47-A fruit 46-Scintillate
50-Combining form.
Feather
53-A fruit 154-Pen-name of
Charles Lamb 55-Greek letter. 156-Even (cont.) (57-Mineral spring {58-Grand Pza: lässter
(abbr.)
50-No date (abbr)
The solution of the above with a new cross-word puzzis will appear in tomorrow's issue.
FOR SALE
Hong Kong Silver Jubilee Stamps complete set used on cover of
First Day Sale 6th May, 1935
GRACA & CO., Postage Stamp Dealers 10, WYNDHAM STREET P.O. Box No. 620, HONG KONG. Established 1896
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