MAIL SCHEDULES
AIR MAIL
Imperial Airways via Singapare Bandoeng Amsterdam Tia Singapore Saigon-Marseïfes via Saigon: Singapore-Australia.
Correspondence will be accepted for transmission by these services. Rates and all particulars are shewn in thel schedules exhibited at the Post
Offices. All letters, etc., must be marke ed By Air Mail" and be Banded in at * Post Office.
Peiping
INWARD MAILS.
FROM EUROPE
Juze
Alster (via Siberia)
Hakusan Maru (via Negapa-
tan) Air Mail
Hong Peng (Imperial Airways
Service)
Rawalpindi (via Suez)
FROM USA.
Pres. Van Buren .:.
Pres Pierce
Pres. McKinley
FROM JAPAN
Almta Maw
Pres. Van Buren Fushimi Mara
Pres. Pierce
Ya Plata Maru
Nojima Mara Asam Mark
Toyama Marm
Pres. McKinley
Mantua
General Pershing
Murocan Maru.
FROM SHANGHAI
Alster
Somali
Pres. Van Buren
Seochow
Fushimi Mart
Pres. Pierce
Asama Mart
Toyama Maru
Muroran Maru
Mantus
-General Peraking
THE CHINA MAIL FRIDAY, JUNE 21, 1935
Women's Page
High Or Low?
Paris Offers
A Choice In Necklines
Which neckline will you follow and Chines .
and so on to
will the changing themes from, lace, organdie” and mousseline - 21 high to low? The low, square cut Jabots are one of the fantastic and becoming in the eighteenth notes of the new style for day century manner for both day and wear. Onë designer rises to thel evening wear, compete with the occasion by contributing an idea high-fronted 1935 type. Interest in mat glycerined ostrich feathers 26 is rife on this subject, and if you and flowers curled to shape or [cần support the low square fash-stencilled from white pique and Jane on follow it, at any rate, from glazed linen. White hairpin work
time to time.
crochet is another jabot detail..
June
Pres. McKinley
FROM MANTILA
June
Emp. of Russia
·FROM AUSTRALIA
Inne
FROM STRAITS & ENDIA
June
Hakusan Mara
Kong Peng
Tsushima Haru
Takada
Aeneas
Gingo Maru
OUTWARD 'MAILS.
Hosang
FOR EUROPE
អកក
The
The "bitean” neckline is vague, When taffetás and surah fabrics and though it outlines many after-are introduced in jabot form on noon gowns there is little pros-flainage or silken frocks of darker pect of a complete returs to hue they assume a rollicking“ sir favour fronts are also uncer-in large frills. Twin looped tain. This all indicates that there] effects coming from conages of is a settling down to higher necks checked surah silk frocks are for those that are square in front, made to wear over collarless neck- as well as those that smooth down lines of plain coloured half or (to rounded off the shoulders. three-quarter length-costs.
The neckline theme is carried on spread is important; and in some) to jabots. There has never been instances the jabot is more of a 28 such an array. They fange from "chemisier encircled by a frill printed to tartan plaid taffetas on This applies to insets of lace dyed plain coloured frocks for ordine tone with lainage frocks. You ary day wear and continue on to can revert to a slashing bow at the afternoon and evening frocks the base of a short or squared for more formal occasions. They triangular neckline. " urge also a new idea in three col- oured versions and bring zest to Spring fashions in looped effects please there are mufflers of soft carried out in both gay and som-brilliant coloured laces that crush bre checked taffetas. gingham down into the opening of a jacket checked surah, pin spotted satins They look well for afternoon wear whether a blouse of the lace or a
dress and jacket ensemble is]
MUSLIN FLOWERS
Striking DesignsWorn On Black Dresses
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the many black dresses 2 striking dowers are worn, made of white stiff muslin or pique. Some
24 of the collars have high wings.
which frame the head and aref 25
alightly Henri III. in suggestion. Brass curbs
at waist, and there are other curbs, often of silver, which are used for
Should. the jabot theme not
Wor
Blouses of checked taffetas and surah are at their smartest when
carrying ruffes in double file down centre fronts, Imagine the latter
fabric in red and white with a black suit Navy and red pin spotted Chines, as well as navy and white, play a fascinating role with navy blue suits.
are worn the WASHING CHINTZES
half-encircling armboles. A young Bran Water Brightens look is produced by a slim skirt.
The Colours and slim bodice, and then impor: tant sleeves, which may be wide. 21 or long, but which must outshine
Jane
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Fushimi Mara (via Marseilles) *
Closes: Reg. 5 pm. Ord. 6 3.1. Pres. Jackson (via Siberia) ..
Closes: Reg. 4.15 p.m. Qrd 5 pm the normally important part of Summer in the air supplies all the
Somali (Amsterdam Air Mail
Service)
La Plata Mara (Imperial Air-
ways Service)
the dress.
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Closes: Reg. 1 p.m. Ord. 1.30 p.m.
Emp
of Russia (via Siberia
and Vancouver)
Closes: Erg. 9.15 am. Ord, 10 a.m.! Mantua (via Marseilles)
Closes: Beg. 9.45 am Ord, 10.30
FOR AUSTRALIA
Atsuta Maru (via Thursday
Island)
FOR INDIA.
Talma
J
Somali-
FOR MANILA
June
La Plata Mazu Seisang Mantua
Pres. Van Boren
Atsuta Maru
Pres. Pierce
Tjisadane
FOR SHANGHAI
Hakusai Mara Pres Jackson Emp. of Russia
June
FOR JAPAN
June
Hakusan Mare Kamo Mart Pres. Jackson. Emp, of Russia
June
June
然
The first" fragrant breath of
encouragement we need to start freshening up our homes.
Endow your chintzes curtains. and coverings-with a new lease of life.
Boil one part bran (tied up in muslin) with four parts of water] fór an hour. Then add sufficient
21 lukewarm water, and use for wash- ing the chintzes, retaining some for rinsing.
VIA SIBERIA-Letters and post- cards for Europe and South America. are forwarded via Siberia" H superscibed.
40
REGISTERED and · PARCEL 2 MAILS are closed 15 minutes 'earlier
than the time given above roless
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The bran water preserves and brightens the colours.
LINEN HATS
Effective Method Of Cleaning Without Washing
The latest wrinkle in summer sports-wear in the slack ŝuit. One of these smart ensembles is here worn by Cecilia Parker, Alum actress. Fashioned from natural sharkskin, it features exquisite tailoring-
STORING WINTER
CLOTHES
Moth Balls Not Necessary
SWIMMING
EXERCISES
How To Improve The Shape Of The Arms
Swimming is a splendid exercise
to improve the shape of the arms land the swimming movements of
the arms should be practised dai-¦ Fly Stretching the arms above the head is excellent and a clenching movement of the hands helps to fatten the upper-arm
But perhaps the simplest and most effective way to improve the shape of the arms is to perform some housework daily, bed-ak- ing and kneading bread are es- pecially helpful.
CLEANING PANAMA AND STRAW HATS
Strong Solution Of Borax
To clean panama hats or chil- dren's school hats of white or na~} tural coloured straw, scrub them lightly with a strong solution of borax Lay the hats on a table] and clean with a stiff nail brush, then taken them out in the open air, or put them near a window, keeping the brims pressed flat with heavy books until the straw is quite dry.
GARDEN PARTY FROCKS
Sleeves Covered With Cut Out Daisies
Only a few Parisians cling tol the moulded evening silhouette. Many winter garments will be Voluminous skirts are the general- stored away for the
summer ty accepted mode, as is the definite- months, and those who dislikely lower decolletage. Most skirts storing clothe swith moth balls have either hack fullness or are will find the following method cut on the circular to give fullness adequate in itself Pack the arti-all round. Patou has achieved af cles in stout cardboard boxes, best-seller in garden party frocks black tween thick layers of newspapers-background. which should be undamaged, be with his daisy print ou Then bar a roll of adhesive plaster able full, sleeves entirely covered It has the fashion-i from the chemist and seal the lids with cutout daisies from the tightly. Garments stored in this material and a sash of black vel- way will not be attacked by motio
PREVENTING CLOTHES PEGS FROM SPLITTING
vet
it
PREVENTING LACE FROM BEING DAMAGED WHEN WASHED
Handkerchiefs and lace cur
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(abbr.)
15-Permit "S-Deep bole
17-Pair (abbr.)
15-Organ of hearing
20-Foot lever
22-in 1 Sexter quantity:
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25-Residence (abbr.) 26-Having height 27-A bristle (Surp.) 29-Forever:
31-Recent
33-Look 34-Nicer
38-Altude
42-A number (pl) 43-Mop 45m Satisfy
56-Augment
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52-Suffix Footed
54 Negative 55-Whart
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discord
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Intensity of 59-Reiterate
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KITCHEN HINTS
China Plates Not To Be Used For Baking
Before using new clothes-pegs, put them in a pan with enough water to cover, and let them boil tains and other small articles for 10 minutes. Then drain the which have to be boiled should be water off and allow to dry. This placed in a pillow-slip. This pre-burners, and don't allow the fame Don't use small pans on large prevents them from splitting.. vents the lace from being damag-to flare up round the sides of the ed when taken from the boiling- water, as sometimes happens. paz.
MILK INSTEAD OF WATER FOR CLEANING WHITE SHOES
KID GLOVES CLEANED WITH WARM MILK
It seems obvious that when slow cooking is necessary the gas should be lowered, but many cooks have been seen merely drawing the pan to the side of the flame. Thick china plates should not be used for Warm milk in which a little
baking pastry. shredded soap has been dissolved
Use a good scouring agent for Pull the gloves on to the hands clean contact gives the best effi and apply with a pad of soft cloth
ciency.
otherwise stated, and where mails, are advertised to close, at or before 9 am.. Registered and parcel mails are closed at 5 pm, on the previous day.
When cleaning tennis and cric- AIR MAILLmperial Airways vis Singapore, Bandoeng-Amsterdam vix
When white and light-coloured ket shoes, use milk instead of Singapore Saigen-Marseilles via Sai-linen hats are washed they take water with the whitening. The
Correspondence for Europe and a long time to dry and frequently surface will not smear or brush is excellent for cleaning kid gloves-the outside of the pans; a sunooth.
zon,
intermediate countries will be acc
accept-
ed for transmission by these Services lose their shape in the process Rates and
and all pa zre-shewn in To avoid washing, and thus pre
off the footwear.
FOR STRAITS
June
Taima
21
the schedules
at the General serve the shape of the bats, it is TWO FLORAL, VOGUES - Post Office and Kowloon Office. All a good plan to clean them with a
1
Somali
La Piata Maru
Suisang Mantua
Prez
Jackson
Emp. of Russia
FOE, U.S.A.
22 letters etc, must be marked "By soft piece of white indiarubber. Flowers in the hair are an at- 24 Mail" and handed in at
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WASHING SILK ARTICLES
YESTERDAY'S SOLUTION:
EDEN SHEET SPAS LAR CLEAR SERON MNISTRGATED
STACETS REAP ASPS TARİ SİPİLATĪS FIN TEENS FRETS EROS PEERS JR{& !P!
TİRİCİCİS
SÃOÏAPİSİUIDS SIN OREADS RA DARE TE
EINSUE WEST
STAINS INSIDE TEAPOT REMOVED WITH LEMON
Stains can be removed from in-
the General
IRONING CRINKLED CREPE side an aluminium teapot by boil 26 Post Office. Unless superscribed La which is effective for removing tractive youthful summer fashion After washing any silk article,
ing a slice of lemon inside the despatch by a specific air mail ser- the most stubborn marks. A White marguerites on the left side) add a little sugar (about a table. Iron crinkled crepe materials teapot for 10 minutes. Then drain Price, correspondence will be forward- perfectly clean rubber should of a centre parting and mauve spoonful) or glycerine to the rins with a turkish towel placed un-off the water, rub with a slice
ed by the Erst service available.
be used and the linen hat should poppies across the head are two ing-water. The silk will iron up derneath. This will preserve the lemon, and afterwards wash be rubbed all over-
| versions, which are very becom- crisp and fresh.
crinkle
the usual way.
Bringing Up Father
MRS. JIGGS, I HEARD THAT YOU ARE GOING
WAY. THAT MEANS YOU ARE GIVING UP YOUR SINGING FOR THEWARE SUMMER?
IDEARHI HAD GOTTEN
AT
WELL) LEAST THA A RELIFF-N SINGIN THIS #SUMMER.
BE
PROFESSOR: CHRIS SENDO LIVES THERE.
PEAT TEACHER FRIEND OF MINE-
MINUE
AN
THAT WILL BE GRAND
RATS! NOW.
ME SUMMER
IS SPOILED-
"CHARMAINE"
ENGLISH BATH SOAP
OF HIGH GRADE MANUFACTURE ATTRACTIVELY BOXEÐ,"
SEX TABLETS IN EACEL MADE IN THE FOLLOWING PERFUMES
BUTTERMILE - LAVENDER, PERBENA
OTTO "ROSE SWEET PEA & EAU
DE COLOGNE
$150 per WHITEAWAY LAIDLAW