THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23rd. 1927.
GET
"HIS" PRESENT
AT
LANE CRAWFORD'S
IT'S THE PLACE FOR
MEN'S WEAR
THAT MEN SWEAR BY
NOT AT
Christmas is getting
very near.
A special display of Christmas Presents is now being made.
PAMELA
We have just received Sport Suits in Angora Wool with Tailored Skirts.
These are the latest models from Jernits, the world-famous Specialists in Sports suits.
ELITE
STYLES
A..P. C. Building
Just unpacked a wonder
ful selection of Ladies' Hats."
First come first served.
Your
STYLE
Is your
SOCIAL PASSWORD.
May we advise you
· MADAME R. SARRAULT,
10, Ice House Street.
"ALL BEAUTIFUL WITHIN."
UNDERWEAR COMBINES CHARM WITH
DISCRETION...
A beautiful wearer
deserves beautiful under clothes, and so does A beautiful frock. Your undies are no longer quite your own concern in these days of vory short skirts, and moreover, the most perfectly cut dress can never hang as it should unless it be given the right foundation;
ACCORDING TỔ
PAMELA.
THE VARIED CHARM OF AUTUMN HATS.
The soft felt and velour hat models upon which the mode has set the seal of her approval this season are not only immensely be coming to youthful wearers, but also enable the artist in millinery to indulge his fancies as regards treatment of brim and crown. Hat brims can be treated in a number of ways, very often. by dispensing with them altogether. Just how There are, of course, undies and becoming the hat of the moment undics; every variety from wool and discretion to the most frivolous may be is illustrated in convincing oftemperamental" undies won-stitching are held to be quite auf- manner in Pamela's. Lines of derfully constructed of filmy lace ficient trimming, for any given and chiffon. But celanese strikes model, a hat in delphinium blue the happy compromise. Designs, has transverse sunburst tucks on colours and fashioning are chic
one side and a slightly full crown and dainty, the fabric is WEITH
also tacked. A turned back band and will give, good service, the of the felt, à la Russian crown and garments Bre most reasonably
a flat gold buckle, is held to be priced, and for patriotism's sake, quite enough trimming for a model of entirely British manufacture.
in fine black felt. Another black felt is trimmed with a real snake akin which passes twice round the crown mounting slightly in front. The delightful fur,felt is very be- coming to faces which demand a rather softer hat I liked two, both warmish dark beige. The one was trimmed with a stiff fat cocade, of chenille of the same tone, and the other with a moon shaped insertion of a deeper brown panne in the front and prettily arranged tucks.
brown at the hem are used for this dress, which has an important gold
such,
BY THE WAY.
The
WOMAN'S PAGE
THE CHILDREN'S PARTY SEASONI
AMUSING YOUNG AND OLD GUESTS.
Competitions usually go long way towards making a party a success. They are enjoyed by grown-ups and children alike, and at those parties whers there are often a number of both they can be divided into classes to suit the ages of the competitors. Then everyone is kept busy' and amused.
A good idea for the " senior class about fifty celebrities on one or two is to paste the portraits of large pieces of cardboard and num big collection of these can soon be ber them clearly underneath." A made from the daily and weekly papers or old magazines. Each guest is handed a paper, numbered to correspond with the card, and given a certain time in which to write down the names of as many clue will then read the list, and as she can. Someone who has the
PIONEER-The sale at the Pioacer Silk Store is as fascinating as ever and the assistants are having a busy time. Certainly it is a wonderful opportunity for there is georgette in a lovely range of, coloura at $1.15 a yard. A big ships. iment of plain marrocain, and taffetas in lovely "shot effects ar rived this week. "Undies, which are selling rapidly, are greatly re duced in price, fine milanese vestá and knickers at 62 and $3.40, the two for 4 are -a great bargain, and you can get charming three piece sets in crêpe de chine now for $12.90. Flannel Haori coats have been reduced from $7.50 to $4.95.
WINTER COATS,-Powell's are showing some smart winter coats mostly with fur collars and cuffs which are very nice, there are not many of them so you should pay ah early visit.
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THE CALYX CUFF.
The particular interest of the white antin numper at the top of the sketch is the cuffs, lined with sealakin—the right one is shown overturned. The skirt and sleeve embroidery are of black velvet.
Oyster-white crêpe and black satin nre used for the other casa- quin, the tones of the jade and gold embroideries on which are repeated in the necklace.
a prize will be given to the one PRETTY CUSHIowa. I found in who has the most correct, This Whiteaway'a "some charming Du-competition. is not over too quickly chess cushions for only $10 each and usually proves of absorbing in- covered with pleated silk-rep interest while it lasts.
all shaden These CURTAIN NETS by An Amusing Competition. way have been willing like hot
Another popular one is to blind-
Layers, and not frills, of net cakes and you should go soon if fold everyone in turn and give shuded from beige at the top to you want a good choice, if you see them objects to feel, such as in- them you are sure to decide that you need new curtas. CUT GLASS darubber, loaf sugar, sealing-wax, SALAD BOWLS too are always useful. etc. Those who have done their And I found here some very pretty turn can watch the amusing blun- ders made by the "blind" person inexpensive patterns.
CUSHIONS DE LUXE-Lane, Craw in the chair. Drawing a given sub- The amazing rise in Celanese iford's have the most fascinating ject, placing a dozen objects in a shares should convince the most cushions, and loose covers made of particular order, or "things you hard headed husband that Celanese rich and brightly coloured mate- ought to know (questions about is a worth while purchase and his rials. There is one of ricuz rost
everyday happenings) are also use- wife will have no doubts on that taffetas which is just like a very ful in "making a party go with a acore when she has examined the large rose in shape, gold and pink swing. lovely garments I saw this week in chenible makes another and yet a Lane, Crawford's.
third is shaped like a big blue The quaintly called Trinity butterby. A very gorgeous cushion Garment is most practical for is made of violet silk with inset day or evening wear. It is cut to squares of brightly coloured chen- preserve the slender line so import ible edged with gold kid. I found ant in the present mode and yet cushions of every sort there from to do the work of two garments those in pretty crebonne covers for petticoat and cami brocker. To the 3 to others which seemed almost innerside of the waist of the petti- too lovely to use coat is woven a directoire knicker ROUCHON CHEEK-In the same which opens up one side and fastens shop I found an eiderdown of black discretely with an elastic at the satin, with a large panel of paint kace. If you sit in a very low ed velvet representing Souchow chair or are English enough to cross Creek. A similar eiderdown has your knees a glimpse of lace edged two transverse bands of hand paint- petticoat may be given but no more, ed flowers on velvet inlet into the Your Trinity Garment" must black batin. either match your frock or your FROCKS FOR ALL OCCASIONS boy and a girl-therefore it is best stockings, and as the colour range There is always a joyous air of to have separate ones. An inex is very wide indeed there can be activity in Madame Sarrault's pensive but original gift as a booby little difficulty in this. One of the orders come in every hour and prize puts the finishing touch to newest and most charming shades happy customers go away with aparties that are generally pleasant- is "Sahara" which is edged with delightful purchase. A black taffetas be remembered. Paris shade lace, and another ex-robe de style with a scarlet poppy tremely useful colour Argent" on the shoulder, and two others.
More. Adventurous Amusements. Children enjoy more adventurous competitions, such as walking 'blind- fold down a narrow path between two pieces of string without step. ping over the border, or seeing who can march the slowest from one one of the room to the other. Another very popular one is to place hall the number of children in a row and let the other half tickle their noses with a feather or make grimaces at them. As they smile, they are counted ont until only one re- mains
There is always a difficulty in choosing prizes that will do equally well for a man and or woman ur ay
like Sahara tones with nearly applique on the very full skirt is patterns of either, and severnt. all the fashionable shades of beige destiuctive "and like most of the materials which combine either gold gray blues and browns. But you Barrault, creations very inexpenfor silver with one or more colours. can have Joffre" or " Perrinche sive. Her small hate of silk or deep violet has a well designed blue,"
“Orchid," Boit, de rose, velvet are general favourites, and pattern which shows threads "ef Shell pink or almost any other are made to suit the type and resilver, and a pale egg shell blur colour if you profer/
quirements of each customer. A material has a design of silver The elastic which is inset in the large shipment of newgoods, frocks and very small pink spots. These underam hem of all Celanese hats and coats waab expected to metalised brocades can be used garments is a great comfort, as it arrive yesterday and will probably either by themselves or in combina. tion with other stuffs for evening prevents the shoulder straps slip be shown to-day
SILVER AND GOLD 188U gowns or glocks. They are thirty- ping or being anduly strained.
Pohoomall's have received some Camic Bockers vosts petticoats, nighties, step-ins art directoire new metal tissues which are ex knickers are all made in various tremely attractive. The material is yardımda styles some mora elaborate than as soft and supple as crepe de there, some plain, some ince trim thing, and the patterns really med, but in every case the gar charming. You can find plain gold ments are practical and pretty in or silver, checkered or diapered design.
as wide and only cost $10
CAEFE DE CRINE They showed me in the same shop some very nice sets of crepe de chine underwear, nightgowa, petticoat, and knickers, in several colours of heavy Chinese (Continued on next Column.) silk and very prettily embroidered,
POHOOMULL BROTHERS
Having decided to reduce their stocks by drastic cuts in their prices, invite Ladies and Gentlemen
to seize this opportunity of purchasing necessities for themselves, and Christmas Presents
for their friends.
Particularly inspect our new Tie and Dye Scarves
and
Shaded Dancing Coats.
LUXURY WITH" Economy.
SALE
FOR ONE WEEK ONLY
"30 % discount on all Goods Xmas Presents to suit all.
York Building,
Chater Road,
AT THE SIGN OF THE
LANTERN
Tel. C. 4864.
THE PIONEER SILK STORE
Particularly invites your inspection
TO-DAY
of the attractive display of NANKIN EMBROIDERIES
They Never Fade and Never Tarnish.
Watch this column every Friday for announcements of special interest to all Ladies.
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Children's Outfitting Departments.
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SUGGESTIONS
FOR
BABY.
WOOLLY COATS
TOILET SETS
PRAM SETS
FANCY BIBS.
BRUSH AND COMB SETS
CAPS AND BONNETS.
DAINTY FROCKS FOR THE PARTY. OPEN TILL 6 O'CLOCK CHRISTMAS EVE.
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