MAIL SCHEDULES
AIR MAIL RATES
As from 6th May the air mail rates.
to Great Britain via Imperial Airways
will be reduced to
Letter $0.50 per o
PIC: gach $0.32.
Carrespondence for this service must
be clearly marked "Via Imperial Air
THE CHINA MAIL MONDAY, MAY 27, 1935
The Woman's Page
Two-Way Hat Shapes To Help The Holiday-Maker
Shades Moderately Encouraged
Imperial Airways via Singapore Bandoeng-Amsterdam vix Singapore Saigon-Marseilles vis-Saigon Singapore-Australia Correspondence will be accepted for transmission by these services. Rates and all particulars are shewn in the (By The Hon. Mrs. C. W. Forester) the strained look when watching
London." horses or the road traffic. «
"black" schedules exhibited at the Post Offices
The jockey peaked cap in All letters etc., must be marked “By Hats this season will be small Air Mail and be handed in at a Post and medium-size. Apart from the and white petersham is still a wool and fabric-straw berets and smart favourite for the woman pos- PARCEL POST
al sesed of enough chic to attempt the schedule of revised parcel post cinema caps of plaited crepe. rates, including many reductions, is little shade is encouraged, but only style. The tucked peak in black is exhibited in the Parcel Office. G.P.0.in moderation.
Office
INWARD MAILS. -
FROM EUROPE
Mantua (via Suez)
Foraftic (Air Mail ex Mar-
Xxy
seiles)
FROM USA.
May
Pres. Taft
Pres. McKinley
Jone
Emp. of Canada
FROM JAPAN
May
Takiwa Mare
Prex. Taft
Hakodate Maru
Genoa Maru
Tanda Mad
Boknya Maru
Pres: McKinley
• Hawaii Marz
Santhia
Sydney Maru:
Emp. of Canada
FROM SHANGHAI
Tokiwa Maru
Pres. Taft
Pres. McKinley
Rampura
D'Artagnan
Antenor
Emp of Canada
Nankin Changte
FROM MANILA
May
June
June
May
FROM STRAITS & INDIA
Yvensang (Air Mail. ex Im Taks
Tango Maru
Antilochus
Conte Verde
Agapenor
Sai Sang
FROM "AUSTRALIA
Menestheus
Nankin
Changte
OUTWARD MAILS.
For race meetings or motoring, a brim, especially a small one, to act as an eyeshade is helpful and savesį WEDDING GOWNS
Made On Simple Lines And Moulded To The Figure
GLEAMING SATIN
Wedding gowns are being made on simple lines. The Gown is cut in the Princess style, the drapery being moulded to the figure till it flows oct towards the feet.
over the eyes, with the other half- white, or navy and grey provides an equally practical substitute.
Breton Sailor
A new Breton sailor is delightful with a toreador sort of upward curl- ing brim. It can be so arranged that it can turn down all round
and form a straight sailor with a
distinct downward trend.
The same medium-sized shape is worn with the brim upwards off the face with the tailored moraing suit and drooping gracefully when a formal afternoon frock or ensemble is the choice. In tagel, celtagel taffeta, ballibantal, or even a linen mixture, this two-way sort of shape is good for many holiday occasions: Beret Variety
Dull and windy days are provid- There is little in. the way of ored for in a very large new beret sament, and this is in the form of variety. Soft spotted angoras withi embroidery in a close design which matching scarves are very attrac- is carried out in small ring sequias tive with tweeds and wools for the of gold.
country and seaside. These berets The embroidery outlines the neck are large and very comfortable, on a little turn down collar and bat they all require skilful poising $1j continues a short distance in front. Englishwomen are apt to think) | each side of a small opening. The they can wear the beret anyhow, long tight fitting sleeves have simi- which is a sad mistake. The new Lar embroidery where the material large beret is the most attractive comes over the hand.
affair for travel, especially as
SHEE
As is often the case nowaday, handbag and travelling case can al- the train is cut in one piece with so be worked in with the neckscar! the skirt, and is slightly tapered and motor-rng to make a harmoni- towards the end. The material of
ous ensemble. Brown and grey! the gown is a gleaming satin of the and green charmeuse kind.
NEW HAT TRICK
Detachable Crowns Of Cotton Fabric
10
June
FOR EUROPE
May
Mantua (vis Siberia)
(via Vancouver
31
Emp. of Asia
and Siberia) Closes: Reg. 9.15 am. Ord, 10 am
June
NE- brim
are
Smart and practical for business wear is this mustard tweed cost worn by Una Merkel, screen act- ress. The accessories are brown.
THE UNFURNISHED
BEAUTY BOX
Last-Minute Additions
EVENING WEAR®
BUTTONS PLAYING PROMINENT PART IN FASHIONS
VARIETY OF STYLES
Cellophane velet, a new and very beautiful material having the effect: lof frost in moonlight, is being used for evening wear. A lovely, effect for evening wear is also obtained with black and silver lace made-up over taffeta, the tight bodice and hip line giving way to a wide frill- ed skirt. Velvet is also being used for the Hostess Gown. A spart back velvet tunic fared over the hips and worn in conjunction with a tight white satin skirt sprayed with real silver, has a stand-up col- |lar lined with silver and finished off at-the throat with severe little cle- rical tabs. A large silver buckle! fastens the belt.
Muffs and Buttons Large evening muffs are. replac-) ing bags, and are found to be use- ful as well ornamental since
as
A bolster they carry everything. muff of gathered georgette in many shades of violet relieves the white! and silver of a Tinling lace gown.) and answers the large bunch of vio- lets won at the waist
Buttons are becoming still more fantastic, and are playing a promi-į nent part in the spring fashiona. A hostess gown in black unerushable! velvet has washable matt china but-i tons aränged in circular groups down the front of the jacket, and is accompanied by a black silk bag with heavy watt china ball orna- ments. Large chromium plate star buttons on a simple gray coat match the gray and white star pattern of an attractive cellophane
tunic.
woven
beauty BEAUTY AND NECKS
Here are some last-minute addi- pleas- tions to the unfurnished *wo
spot box
For the cruise, half a dozen woolly muslin bags of water softening compound; these are made from powdered Spanish olives, powdered
ing combinations, the light decorating the soft, dark background.
Colour Schemes
It is early yet for the linen hamonds and oatmeal, in the same though many have been made for
way that herbal washes were made
cruising. White and stone-gres for the skin by women of the eigh with a brim decorated with taffeta
and three crowns spots of varying size is a good teenth century. For the week-end.
How To Cherish Youthful Lines
AVOID MÄNNERISMS
HE neck of a woman is often embarrassingly truthful
make up a new hat trick scheme. The spots in blue or a cream that, used after bathing THE
with hot water, removes all the
inspired by the cruising habit. A black are cut out and stuck on. The inflamed spots and pimples that are key to her age.
is another brix of cherry-red cotton material mortar-board crown has three, or even
more, crowns freak of fashion to add variety to an aftermath of a strenuous week nade from striped cotton fabric. c3ps. These are easily detachable,
*, * -
Bora (via Marseilles).
FOR SHANGHAI
Closes: Reg. 9.45 am Ord 10.30 a.m.) Athos II (via Siberia); D'Artagnan (via Marseilles)
May
Yuensang Mantua
in town.
TAFFETA GLOVES
Can Be Obtained In.
Gauntlet Styles
Cherish the skin of your neck]
who at old woman A beautiful seventy had almost the "wan Ineck" of medieval romances gave
these hints.
Many women who are particular in the creams and soap they use on their faces "economise" when it comes to their necks.
A college cap of black ballibuntal and
a morter-board- can be clipped on to one brim as shining straw has required. Back crown is WOZM crown of finely ganged and shirred with a scarf to match.
white crepe, with tassel of black! and white silk. Another in greri wool has a tucked green taffeta crown and matching scarf. §.
This is foolish and may be dis- Even the smallest bow or trim-
astrous. Cleanse with as good a ming on hats is of the finest mater-AFFETA meets one at every cleansing cream, remove
with as 31ial and beautifully handled. The turn in the season's dress soft a tissue as possible, and then
tiny wings now so much patronised The newest addition to the taffetz
give your neck and under the chin the by special houses are made feather vogue is the gauntlet glove. It can by feather. It is only the hand be obtained in three or four differ stimulation that brings skin beauty. Fat very gently, working from VIA SIBERIA Letters and post-made mounts that are the rage, solent styles. In order to make the the base of the throat upwards. cards for Europe and South America, the homely coq, pigeon, or pheasanglore more serviceable, it is made Use some astringent lotion, or forwarded quia Siberia” if are worked skilfully into effective with the palm and inside of the slightly diluted witchhazel is invalu- superscribed
REGISTERED and FARCEL MATÉĖS schemes.
fingers of suede to match
able.
Closes: Reg. 9.45 am. Ord. 10.30 am. Emp. of Asia
FOR AUSTRALIA
Tands-(via-Brisbane).
Tjinegara
June
T
the
are closed 15 minutes earlier than the One of the newest of the smart taffeta. The fashionable beret is time given above unless otherwise models has a crown made of tiny also seen in taffeta, and a belt gives apply a little nourishing cream, stated, and where mails are advertised to close at or before 9 am, registered Wings in two colours, with a brim
23 and parcel mails are closed at 3 pm of harmonising straw.
23 on the previous day.
Athos II
June
FOR STRATTS
June
Bampers
FOR MANILA
May
Pres, Taft
June
Tanda
FOR INDIA
June
Rampura D'Artagnan
FOR JAPAN
May
Mantua Emp. of Asia
Athos II
Jane
POR US.A
May
AIR MAIL-Imperial Airways vis Singapore, Bandoeng-Amsterdam via Singapore Saigon Marseilles via Sai- gon. Correspondence for Europe and intermediate" countries
will be ac-
cepted for transmission by these. Ser- vices.
BRIGHTENING UP DARK
TAILORED SUITS
Apart from the blouses and
Rates and all particulars are fronts, there are plenty of taffeta shewn in the schedules exhibited at and pique waistcoats and terets
"
the finishing touch
The highly polished gilt of the! three-row necklace is repeated in the twin pins worn on the beret. POPULAR FASHION
the General Post Office and Kowloon that match and are delightful in CILVER
COLOUR
and mauve,
Dry very thoroughly and then
which can be left on all night.
Hold your head well Avoid man- nerisms such as hunched shoulders, continual swallowing (this is far more often a habit than a neces-
sity and clenched teeth
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THE
HONG KONG
PENİNSİILA HOTEL:
HONG KONG HOTEL, REPULSE BAY HOTEL.
PEAK HÜTELE;
& SHANGHAI
ASTOR HOUSE; PALACE HOTEL.
HOTELS,
LIMITED
in association with the Grand Hotel des Wagons, Lits, Feiping
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HONG KONG. DOLLAR
DIRECTORY
ON SALE
AT ALL
BOOKSTALLS
PRICE $1.00.
THE COLONY'S BEST DOLLAR VALUE
WHITE ROSES WILL BE WORN THE HONG KONG DOLLAR DIRECTORY- CO.
AT PRESENTATION DANCES
China Mail Bldg.
Garland of
THIE roses to wear and carry at presentation dances are
a popular 30 office. All letters etc, must be mark fancy spot or check, tochter z fashion colour alliancer Even a nar-Jubilee year, are used in simplej the General Post Office. Unless dark tailored suits. superscribed for despatch by a speci-row fancy scarf and bow, a plain evening ensembles. 15c air mail service, correspondence felt or straw hat trimmed to match parma violets matches posy at waist one of the pretty ideas which have will be forwarded by the first service with gloves of spotted taffeta will of the silver lame tunic worn over been adopted this year by de available.
provide the smart holiday hote
a grey crepe skirt.
butantes.
3A, Wyndham Street
Emp. of Asia
Bringing Up Father
GRACIOUS!WHAT
IS THAT THE
CHEF IS COOKING? THE ODOR IS
TERRIBLE="
IT'S CORNED BEEF AND CABBAGE, BUT WE ONLY SERVE IT TO THE CREW-
CORNED BEEF AN' AGE:EHZAN
ER THE
BUT: MR. JIGGS. IM JUST A SAILOR AN YOU ARE
·ADMIRAL-
I KNOW, BUT IWAN
“BE A SAILOR FER
JUST
AH, BOYS PASS ANOTHER DISH- OF THAT OP THIS WAY-
.BOY
ITS
1 SURE LAKE
REC DISH-
HOUR
WHITEAWAY'S GREAT MAY SALE
COMMENCES
MONDAY, MAY 20th
to SATURDAY, JUNE 1st
BARGAIN TIME AT
WHITEAWAY, LAIDLAW & CO., LTD.