THE CHINA MAIL,
PTEMBER 20, 1937.
Fashions Straight From Paris
oft sat
, white gentle heat until the sugar has dis- Paris has been bathing in a flood Another is very flat of white (silk organ
abroidered, solved. Cut the cherries into three a narrow pale or black entirely warm lace and horsehair, a of sunshine and the air so
monds, cut the hazelnuts into four, that the capital has seemed trans-blue velvet bow set on the front, printed or worked in beautiful or four, split and shred the al- `formed into a big and highly the end passing through the broad broad patterns.
Cat work is to be seen on nearly add the nuts, cherries, vanilla es- and brim and beneath the chin to be fashionable seaside resort,
every evening gown, and Grecian sence, flour and baking-powder, to the ingredients in the saucepan, yards and yards of gay and light knotted high on the right side.
But what might be called ", outline is a great favourite.
and beat thoroughly. Prepare two fabrics slide daily through the de-
or three well-greased baking sheets, licate fingers of the "bees in the half-hat is one, produced likewise! Paris workrooms to become, to the by a famous milliner, which con-
and put several teaspoonfuls of the mixture on them, placing the great joy of the Parisiennes absists only of a broad brim without the numerous women from foreign crown
heaps about 3 inches apart to allow lands who walk through the city,
for spreading. Bake in a moderate the loveliest works of the dress- maker's art.
White The Keynote
As to evening wear, nearly every night at the Exhibition the most to be magnificent creations are
seen.
Their outline
often takes
FLORENTINES
lb. grandulated sugar. 1⁄4 lb. flour.
1 teaspoonful vanilla essence. 1⁄4 teaspoonful baking powder. 6 tablespoonfuls golden syrup. Ib. butter margarine.
2 oz. blanched almonds.
the
2 oz. glace cherries..
1 oz hazelnuts.
White is the keynote for day-wear form of a big triangle, their width Often at hem increasing more and more. as also for evening wear.
Put the butter, sugar and syrup
oven for 10 to 12 When
deep golden brown
cool for a minute on the tray, then lift each one off carefully with a When cold coat the palette knife. back of the Florentines with melt-
white is accompanied with red They are made of muslin, organza linto a saucepan, and stir over a ed chocolates. trimmings. There is a great simp- licity in such dresses made of
white "albenc" (a washing arti- ficial silk) with front fastening buttons from
with a row of red
neck to waist, the shoulder line running up a short way on to the neck forming a small, simple collar: the sleeves to the elbow making the square shoulders as wide at
base as at the top; the skirt fits closely at hips flaring out at hem.
2
A dress made for a very much talked about English lady is blue one, simple in lines, with three motifs in the front of the jacket in the form of outspread bird's wings as a fastening, the first forming a square neckline, so that a blue and white checked scarf may be seen; the left wing of the second forming a pocket and containing a handker chief matching the scarf, and the third gathering the material at the waist line making the jacket close- fitting.
"Piquella"
White close-fitting short waisted jackets, with small basque, wide pockets, square shoulders with mo tifs either embroidered or applied on the revers, are very fashionable. They are far the most part of "piquella", (a kind of beautiful pique), linen and crepe, and worn over printed dresses. are also white.
are
Coats
For cooler days a famous, Parisian dressmaker offers to the Parisienne
a short shaved-lamb jacket.
Another presents a half-length | sleeved jacket made of light lizard.
Most strange and lovely effects are produced by mixing colours of buttons materials embroideries,
and belts.
An ensemble of white "albene” fastens with brown buttons.
The blouse is adorned with brown embroidered motifs.
An orange linen jacket has black buttons set on the revers; the skirt is also in black.
red
A jacket of entrelace, wide pink, and lilac ribbons, is very effec-
tive
This is accompanied by a lilac skirt. Some ensembles are made in beautiful pale tints, green, blue and pink, generally relieved by $a contrasting colour.
orn-
An afternoon black dress is amented with three rows of silver coin-like omaments increasing in size."
Hat Fashions
re very small or very large. beautiful hat was broad brim turned up
over a piece of cashmire forming a big bow on the same, side.
He dared not
tell his
wife!
Wonder why they've hired that new man? There's no work for him unless they get rid of somebody...
MRS. CLARKSON HAD BEEN NOTICING HOW HER HUSBAND WOKE TIRED
EVERY MORNING- IT WORRIED HER... SHE DECIDED TO SEE
A DOCTOR
TWO MONTHS LATER
INKS
ITS BOLIND TO
BE ME THEY SACK! I'VE BEEN SO TIRED LATELY
AT THE DOCTOR'S
You see, doctor, my husband· even wakes tired
On Mr. Clarkson! I want yout meet Mr. Francis. He'll be work with you in this department
That shows where the trouble is You see, breathing and heart actions burn up energy even while we sleep. Unless he replaces: energy during sleep, of course he wakes tired Night Starved, in fact. Put your husband on to Horlicks
Congratulations! Mr. Clarkson we're making you head of our new department. Your work has been splendid lately
all to you!
JUST CAN'T AFFORD TO LOSE MY JOB-I'm still paying for the house and
furniture/
and so Horlicks every night....
Does your husband
wake tired?
WAKING TIRED reduces a man
brain-power and efficiency, he can't
do his best work -- it makes him feel une certain ! Remember's cuntful of Horlicks. last thing at night ensures the right kind - of sleep gives a man vitality and energy
all day.
HORLICKS
guards against Night Starvation