THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 19TH,
1926,
The
WOMAN'S PAGE
"FASHION. THE SAINT FASHION. THE BULLY!, BEAUTY CULTURE.
now.
Winter coats are close fitting, and 'banded with fur round collar and cuffs. Dyed hare is worked until it looks like fox, and often exactly matches the beige coat. Racoon and skunk are excellent trimmings for "pepper and salt tweeds, , and the skunk looks will-in its natural glossy black state if used on black and white kush. It is an inexpensive fur after the initial outlay as there is no upkeep. Fox, in every shade seems first favourite, and there are a few excellent white fox skins at a Hongkong store just This far should be slightly grey where it joins the skin, in these akina the whole offers of youthful cleanliness is enhanced by the substitution of pale blue eyes for the more usual yellow or brown. The quality of fur used on ready-made coats has greatly improved this season. Many of the models have a bloused back with straight front. narrow belt beginning at the side seam and fastening, with a buckle loosely on the waistline. Black velvet has returned to favour, as a two piece suit and should be welcomed for afternoon parties in the colder weather.
Few
women
Bon- the
realize the value of It would be interesting to know exactly how many women are content to peroxide of hydrogen as a daily month follow the mode ih-beauty culture, and wash and deodorant. It is
can be used on in clothing, with no definite search after poisonous and Individuality. The importance of sub-tooth-brush direct, or in the water na dain fashion to personality, instead of a dose of about twenty drops to a balf the reverse custom is gradually becoming tumbler. There are few surer ways of an accepted and necessary art. For two keeping the teeth white without scratch Fears clothes have been designed in the ing the valuable enamel. In miner interests of slim women, and very lovely household necidents it disinfects the
FOOD.
A visit to inspect the new Aberdeen Fish shop was unfruitful, and I was sent empty away by a courteous old gentle- man, who waved his hand in the direction There of the Penk, rather than the sa was an interesting salt water tank in the corner, but the..promised live fab, and fresh eggs, etc., are not on view. understand that any house will be served daily from this store, by an early morn ing delivery of ordered ash, eggs, decks, chickens, etc. The shop was spotlessly clean and painted white inside, and out, George Saintbury's Last Scrapbook"
In the has mach to say of fish value middle of the day things that have lived in the waters, may support fe in per sons that live on earth, but fish luncheons. should be of the cold variety." Oysters alas, wa dare not Srave here uncooked. though there is no reason for avoiding them as sauces and flavourings. Lobsters, (can walkie?) salmon, whether imported in the pink, or caught locally in white variety, is an excellent and satisfying dish. The white salmon permite a rich
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DULCIPEL"
Keeps the skin fresh, cool and fragrant
BRA SEWA
Counteracts the effects of perspiration
Exercises a tonic effect on the
skin
Prevents and cures "Hongkong Foot."
A. S. WATSON & Co., Ltd.
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THE HONGKONG DISPENSARY.
PHONE. C. 16
A NOVELTY!
LEATHER HANDPAINTED AND EMBOSSED-WORK, HANDBAGS, ATTRACTIVE COLOURS,
LADIES'
THE LATEST STYLE.
From $1 to $7.50
THE PIONEER SILK STORE CHINA BUILDINGS (Opposite Flower Street).
In Navy Watered Rep.
A new material of much virtue is "Crepellecia. A wool crêpe that his a silk plush surface. It is warm, light, and almost uncrashable. A jumper suit of this was banded and seamed with two inch wide strips of crochet in three The abades, beige, rose, and nutbrown. skirt was mounted on a slip, and the jumper opened over a vest of crêpe de chine in beige, bordered with the crochet. This would be a useful way of reviving last year's stockinette frock. Viyellá is popular for morning dresses, usually in a plain colour; with buttons running from the throat to the bottom of the jumper, the "slots" bound in a darker shade of the same colour as the cloth.
IN THE GARDEN. The diary recorda emotions similar to the farmer's all-the-year-round complaint: "What be bad for the crops, be guid for the roots," and so we found it. The rain and wind on Sunday and Sunday night, played havoc with dwarf peas, and parti- oularly dwarf beans, These letter stand ing bravely on aix inches of woody stem were either completely down, or over at an awkward angle. If the wea ther prevented their receiving immediate attention, it is wiser to support, the plant. on a branched stick, than to force it back into its original vertical position. The stem immediately adjoining the root in very brittic, and soaps off at the slight pressure. As soon as the first beans are one inch in length the plant will profit by the lower leaves being removed, to gether with, ang, climbing tendrils which sy appear. The surtenance they take from the plant can ill be spared during the heavy fruiting...
Tie zain proving of such benefit to carrots, beetroots, and lettuces they are ready to pull. It is difficult to convince & Chinese cook that carrots need no peel- ing and retain far more flavour if gently steamed in half a cup of milk and butter for about twenty minutes. This dish should be served as a separate course at luncheon or dinner.
Camélias are just appearing as it by magic. In the morning there is no sign of their beauty. Just a dark leafed tree, sprinkled with tightly folded colourless buds, and yet, in fairy fashion, by erea ingtide a wazen flower of white or pink is open, and smiling.
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"A Dinner Gown of black ciré satin and silver metal lace with velvet flower on the shoulder,
The clank is of velvet and lace with grey for skin collar loosely knotted.
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they look. Materials are so soft that no wound less painfully, than the hint of the "bouffant" effect can last ubiquitous iodine, and leaves no ugly atain. A slight froth should appear for long. Once yearly. Paris designers quickly after the application, and this would seem to combine with the definite can be wiped away from the cut, burn, purpose of destroying comfort by the or grate, and a soaked lint, and bandage, left to complete the drawing up of the simpla process of tempting women to frayed edges of skin. As a bleach and succumb to the charms of the pictures akin tonic it forms the basis of many que. Their successes become fewer aach made-up beauty preparations, but a re gular diluted application twice in ten season, for such frocks are luxuries and days is sufficient to keep the skin, free expensive to wear outside the home, of small blemishes, should it be followed needing care and space in transport, and by a generous message with some care- The experti fully chosen cold cream. are unsatisfactory for the reason that say that no two skins are alike in tex- once seen they are never forgotten, and ture, or requirements and it is of the utmost importance that the right amount logo their piquante charm. Designers of astringent, or fat food is applied. have been making some progress in their This week's changes of temperature higher neckline campaign. It began with have caused many bad headaches, and polo collars on sweaters, and this was a much neuralgia. Providing the pain, is happy thought for the very young, and not acute, an invigorating cure can be those of us who are blessed with a clear carried out at home, and while the eut chin line; Now quite frankly a stand-pain ia relieved, the skin benefits from Put a teaspoonful” of up, or adjustable collar appears on the treatment. jumpers, frocks, and costs of every kind. armonia, or eau de cologne into a fixed If this is not the thin end of the wedge, basin of boiling water, and rest the if there is to be no coercing of our chin on a folded towel so that the face freedom back into the choker, and from is in the steam. The head and basin cân thence to tight waista,-all is well. "But then be completely covered by a large the tendency of the moment is all to bath towel, and the circulation, will grad- wards restriction of that hard-won free-ually become stimulated, and the pres dom, and comfort in women's clothes, sure and pain disappear, Care should and it is as well to be forewarned and be taken that the chair, or stool, is of forearmed before the lions of Paris work a comfortable height, and that the body their evil influence unnoticed. The three is completely restful with no strain on inch spike heel, so attractively advertis any muscles. Hot water can be added as ed on shoes and slippers results in as required, and after half an hour the much deformity, as any foot binding diluted solution of peroxide of hydrogen can be patted over the face and neck, custom in China. So few women remem ber that the shoe is seen, and judged, followed later by a warm water wash, in motion, and a high heel slanted under and a gentle face cream massage. If
the instep causes an ugly jolt to reach treatment cures or relieves the head- gister under the low waist line with ache, and improves the complexion, it
is in no senee a wasted hour. every step taken.
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mess-
sauce, and as a change can be served cold with a salad, and taken with a light curty sauce in which chopped raisins have been mixed. Once upon a time soup was served at the end of the meal, when it flied in the corners, or was refused by those who had none.. The Chinese serve mélange of rice with the same intent. Many people consider that soup spoils appetite without giving satisfaction, but Gish is a once solid enough without being too solid as a preface to other courses. air. Saintsbary adds an important post script to his eulogy of the Larder of Amphitrite: Nearly one hundred years ago, Thackeray, who rarely went wrong in matters of eating and drinking, pro- tested against the French habit of ing up fish," and upheld the English fashion of boiling frying, grilling, etc. We were, and still are, not guiltless in this respect. Lobster sauce on salmon is frightfully bad heraldry, salmon should have "no"sauce, but a Ettle of the "salted water in which it is boiled is an excellent adjunct. Shrimp sauce is best raten (if there be shrimps enough) by itself and oyster Bance in a waste of cysters. A sole a la Normande of the more extrava- gaat kind, with all manner of mushroome, abellfish, and Heaven knows what else spread about it--is-a-copper-gilt lily. Condiments, and with the more tasteless fishes anchovy or Worcester sauce may be permitted, while, mayonnaise is not to be forbidden now and then. But "Can't yondles him alone?” here as ún a great anyether things, is the counsel of per fection im su
LAKE-KAK SIAUDANM HOLLOSHEH
IN MADAME FLINT'S
BEAUTY PARLOUR PARISIANA.
E A akin lacking in freshness and B delicacy is really nothing to be concerned about. Madame Landau ST. now undertaking an
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We have just received another
large selection of Straw Purses from Ceylon also some attrac tive I-chang Cross Stitch Work suitable for Xmas Presents.
York Building, Chater Road
THE SIGN OF THE
LANTERN
(next door to Kelly & Walsh). Tel. C. 1861,
Angers
THE XMAS MAIL CLOSES TO-MORROW.
We
We have a wonderful selection of goods very which will convey to your suitable for
presents friends the real touch of the Orient.
Embroidered shawls from Canton Drawn work from Swatow Lacquer ware from Foochow Mandarin Coats and beautiful
Glass Beads' from Pekin. Henry tabere test
WE CORDIALLY INVITE INSPECTION
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TO-DAY
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