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THE CHINA NAIL, MONDAY, AUGUST 19, 1935
Women's Page
schedules hired at the Post CHANGES IN MODERN A Stylist's Duties Explained
Offices. All letters etc, must be mark-{
ed "By Air Mail" and be handed in at a Post Office.
HONG KONG GOVERNMENT RADIO TELEGRAPH SERVICE“
It is hereby notified that from the First day of August 1935 the charges for telegrams will be collected at the rate of Dollar 0.65 to metal Gold Franc 1.00.
INWARD MAILS,
FROM EUROPE
Aux
Mail ex
Sirdhana (Air
Amsterdan Bandoeng Service)
Rampura (via Suez)
FROM USA:
Prex Lincoln
Pres. McKinley
FROM JAPAN
Pres. Lincoln Santos, Mart
Kitano Maru Asama Maru
Ranchi
Tokiwa Maru
Ame
BEDROOMS
Washstands Give Way To Tallboys
RETURN TO QUEEN ANNE METHODS
American Idea Finds Favour In London BOON TO FASHION-CONCIOUS
WOMEN -
The post of Stylist in a large] With the instroduction of run-store offers an interesting career ning water and lavatory basin into the right type" of woman.
Te to the bedroom the washstand has originated in America, where the hence Stylist fills a distinct need of the become an anachronism;
20 the tallboy, once as dead as Queen "fashion conscious" American wo- 21 Anne, in whose reign it attained man.
such popularity, has been reborn.
Yet bedroom suites bought just
Many great New
London. York stores
19 before the tallboy vogue are still have employed (in the boom years in many households almost as good at least) not one Stylist but as new, and since the idea of several When" she appeared in be enter-London, there seemed to be a cer- scrapping them cannot 19 tained, the question of how to deal tain vagueness as to what her becomes (exact duties were. She might 22 with
the washstand acute. It is possible to substitute perhaps better be described for the washstand a tallboy ape-"Fashion Adviser," and is most 2cially made to match the bedroom frequently to be found in the 28 suite. but this is expensive, es-model rown department
pecially as the washstand has no selling value- !
Kongo Maru
Hakodate Maru
FROM SINGHAI
Aug.
Pres. Lincoln
19:
Taiyuan
Asama Maru
Ranchi
Pres. McKinler
Chenonceaux ...
Laomedon
Sarpedon
FROM STRAITS & INDIA
Marotin Marz
Sirdhana
Tango Maru
Teresias
OUTWARD MAILS.
FOR EUROPE
Emp. of Russia '(via Siberia) Panchi (via Marseilles)
Closes Reg. 9.45 am
Ord 10.30 am.
D'Artagnan (via Siberia)
A. Useful Idea
2$
The Stylist requires no special training in the first place, but shej must possesy certain qualifica- One woman whose sense of fit-tions. These must be; A flair for 19 ness had long been vexed by the clothes, natural good taste and al 23 presence of a washstand in her knowledge of the newest - styles, guest-room. managed during this coupled with a discriminating solve eye, unlimited patience, good hum 23 year's spring cleaning to 28the problem so satisfactorily that our and, above all. infinite degree 28 the idea is worth passing on. She of tact.
consulted a jobbing cabinet-ma-
Auz
19
Aug.
Sarpedon (via Marseilles)...
Closes: Reg. 5 pm Ord 9 am.
Rampura
-FOR MANILA
Aug...
Tjinegara
Changte
Pres. Lincoln
Kitano Maru
Pres. McKinley
D'Artagnan
FOR SHANGHAI
Emp of Russia
D'Artagnan
FOR STRAITS
Cremer Santos Maru
Snisang
Ranchi Sarpendon
*Aug
Aug.
ker, well known for his
Varied Duties
sound The Stylist should be a woman workmanship, and he first of all (not too young) of some social ex- 20 reduced the height of the wash-perience and should know not only 27 stand which originally stood 14 what is worn. but the right occa inches from the floor. by rather sion to wear it. She is the court or is not more than half: He then removed of appeal of what is the marble top and fixed on the suitable for an enquiring cus- cupboard beneath two drawers, tomer. She must be able to ad- which he had made of mahogany vise on a London Season's dress exactly matching the mahogany requirements such as-Ascot, the River, Wimbledon, the Courts, or 24 of which the stand was made.
was then french country house parties, and for The whole polished, and the transformation Overseas or country visitors such was complete. The presence of a advice is particularly helpful-
store which One big London cupboard where in a bought tall- boy drawers would have been was employs an Australian lady who' and the has lived many years in London. scarcely noticeable.
a.perfect cabinet-maker's charge, including has found her to be. the cost of french polishing the magnet for Australian visitors. 20 dressing-table and wardrobe beHer special knowledge of their just requirements enables her to shop 24 longing to the suite, was
For them on their return to their 24 under $20.
native land.
20
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EAU DE COLOGNE FOR SULTRY DAYS
Beauty Hints Mean Much In Daily Routine
"My, but it's hot today!" Such 2an everyday expression, and yet. how easily could you overcome the Theat and stuffress of a sultry afternoon if you would but ob serve those little devices which spell coolness and comfort to the initiated
22
FOR U.S.A.
Aug
Emp. of Russia
FOR INDIA
Aug.
Santos Maru Suisang
Ranchi
FOR AUSTRALIA
Thursday (via Changte
Island) Kitano Baru (via Thursday
Islanda
20
24
VIA SIBERIA-Letters and por cards for Europe and South America
are forwarded via Siberia" it superscribed.
REGISTEREDTM
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They know that the prudent use of a reliable Eau de Cologne often means all the difference be tween a perfect day and 24 hours of solid wretchedness, and you will do well to follow their exam- iple toa
It is no small part of the Sty-{ Singapore Saigon-Marseilles via Sai-list's duties to cope with the wo gon. Correspondence, for Europe and man we all know, who says help-
of
An unusual street frock navy and white in woven stripes worn by Maxine Jennings, screen actress. A novel style note is obtained by using the stripe cut both straight and across the fabric. The sailor collar is navy- taffeta.
Cotton
FLESH COLOURED POWDER
Cannot Be Discerned If Properly Used
NAILS MATCH THE LIPS
They may bet on the long shots (without a conservative thought in their heads, but society women who watch the ponies at fashion- able race tracks these days cer tainly restrain themselves as far as make-up is concerned.
At the picturesque Belmont of the best Park where some names in American society gather to see blue blooded ponies bring fame and fortune to their owners, it is evident that rouge pots, are dipped into ever so slightly. It is aparent, too, that the majority of! smart spectators have taken! seriously the rule about matching powder to your skin. The girls in the "Ladies' Enclosure", are
so well powdered that they don't look powdered at all. Further more you can tell at a glance that! necks have been made up as, care- fally as faces
Lipstick And Polish Lipstick and nail polish, how- ever. in keeping with the new trends in grooming, are as ob- Tvious as rouge and powder are inconspicuous. Lips are scarlet. So are the majority of nails. A good many show plainly that they are highly in favour of matching lip-stick to polish.
Undies
fully the occasion for which the frock is wanted and the price to be paid for it. She observes the customer's individual peculiarities. and suggests colourings and styles that would be most becoming, helping her to choose the best and most suitable frock, which is not necessarily the most expensive.
-One attractive woman I was seen walking briskly along the railing in front of the grandstand wearing a blue, featherweight woollen suit with red hat and but- tonniere Her lips and her nails were done up in the exact shade of the hat and pert flower. An other-in a gray suit with pink linen blouse and hat-wore lip- stick and polish that seemed in a subtle kind of way to match per- Ifectly her accessories.
Are Stylish
New Lingerie Moulds
The Figure
SERVICEABLE AND COOL
A lot of lingerie news has flow- ed across fashion-pages since days when grandmother were nainsook; pantalets with ruffles of: Lace. She will have so familiarised There were years when ribbed herself with the stock that she is cotton knit all-in-ones, under able to ask the assistant to show rustling taffeta petticoats, were
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a selection of dresses which saves the height of luxury. Later, those everyone's: time, indicating the horrible silk knits that stretched particular points of fashion, out of shape with the first wash-cool and comfortable, too, even green and brown as well as light material or cut which distinguishing took the country by storm though the temperature rises to pastel shades and the prints
polka dots, floral patterns and each. The customer will be made Then came modern knits that hold an astounding height.
geometrics-are as interesting as to feel that she is not relying on their shape and well tailored flat Feel Fresh And Crisp
There are slips, panties and all- the silk prints you wear on the Cotton negligees to go the blandishments of a saleswo-crepe and crepe de chine trestions. man anxious to sell her anything This summer, we have turned in-ones of finest dimity that feel street-
Cotton under-fresh and crisp against your skin over them are charming, too. but is receiving an honest and ex-back the pages.""
"Slips, straight" and "bias; have and are extremely easy to wash wear is with us again The Stylist, too, will gently but New and beautiful it is, too, and iron. These come in hand-built-up necklines that look pretty pert opinion firmly lead the lady of ample pro- certainly a far cry from grandkerchief lawn, too, often trimmed under sheer blouses incidental- portions away from the extreme mother's ill-fitting petticoats and with fine pleating of self materially, cotton slips with blouse tops
intermediate countries will be accept lessly: "I wish you would come ed for transmission by these Services, with me to choose a frock; I have Rates and all particulars are shewn in and PARCEL the schedules exhibited at the General at the least, idea of what style which looks so well on the not-beautiful cotton corset covers or bands of exquisite cotton lace and straight skirts are new right cus-and linen summer dresses, are as frocks and featuring novelty cut- of separate blouses. Simply slip MAIS are closed 15 minutes onlier Fost Office and Kowloon Office. All want!" Nor as a rule has she, willowy mannequin, and show her These new garments, designed to The nightgowns, as beautifully now. With short sleeves and day- finest outs, slits and flares, come in one on over neat cotton panties above unless letters etc, must be marked "By Air and will often, in sheer despair, something more appropriate. Her go under silk as well as cotton designed as your formal evening time necklines, they take the place than the time given
Mail" and handed in at the General get something she hates or that reward will be a satisfied
tomer who returns to her again carefully tailored as the
dinity, wolle and handkerchief and then get into your skirt and otherwise stated, and where malls Post Office. Unless superscribed for
is unbecoming to her.
com-satin lingerie and again her confidence despatch by a specific air mail ser- advertised to close
Since they readily absorb mois lawn. They are done up in navy jacket. The top of the slip is
red, lime your blouse am, registered and parcel mails vice, correspondence will be forward.
To this type the Stylist proves pletely established and her dress
Iture, they will help to keep you blue, deep coral, rose closed at 5 pm. on the previous day.i
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