WOMAN'S PAGE
(CONTD.).
THE MERRY WIDOW."
WIDER HATS ARE TO BE THE VOGUE.
Brimless hats have been the fea | There is, for example, a dear little ture of the winter mody, but there shape in real violet colour, which is every indication that the wide hat, is bound round the bottom of the which milleners have been trying crown with a plaited band of the to introduce for several, sensitis, is straw fastened in front with a to be defnitely adopted by most square silver buckle. A very chic salert woman this Spring and hat with a tiny brim is made of one of the new varnished Manila
Summer."
like basket knitting in strips which
THE HONG KONG DAILY
AN INTERESTING, ENTERPRISE.
WHAT STOCKINGS SHALL
+WEAR?
PRESS, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24th, 1928.
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FICTITIOUS VISIT, TO" THE PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL
CANTON.
LEATHER MERCHANT'S COM.
PLAINTS AGAINST HIS".
BROTHER LAW.
STEAM NAVIGATION CO.
STEAKER FOR
STRAITS, COLOMBO, AUSTRALIA, BOMBAY, EGYP MEDITER- RANKAN PORTS AND LONDON.
THROUGH BILLA OF LADING ISSUED_Fox BATAVIA, PERSIAN GULF CONTINENTAL, AMERICAN, AND "SOUTH AFRICAN FORTS.
The question of stockings is all- As the Kawlgonalagistracy, yes |
asaistont in a. iglther shop belong important in these days of short terdag alternoon Ya Chung, an skirts and because of the emphasising to Po Hing Kee, was charged which is laid on the correct choice befors Mt. Wahoold with frantumahip of accessories. I have been reading duient convention of money entrust Mr. Leo d'Almada prosecuted and about an interesting enterprise in ed to his care Shanghai. A well built and up-to-accused was defended by Mr. A. J. date factory, has been opened there G. Leask. for the production of silk stockings. The silk used is Chinese and the
Chinese girls and women. Mr. and Mrs. Chan who were both trained in the silk textile factories of America, are the founders of the business, and Mrs. Chan personally supervises the factory. Of course, the advantages of this enterprise are obvious. Chinese silk which better withstands this climate is used, in conjunction with modern machinery and ideas. Further since there is no duty to pay here the stockings can be sold at extremely low prices, a point which will appeal to every woman who appreciates lovely things.
defendant was the brother-in-law of the complainant, being employed
dant was entrusted with the sum of suco with which to buy leather goods in Canton. Before leaving, the defendant applied for an exten- tion of his leave to 15 days and also for $30 to pay his personal expenses. This was granted him. The fifteen days passed away but nothing was heart of the leather goods, nor could the defendant be found. Investigations showed that the defendant had not been to Canton nor had he brought the leather goode. He had remained m the Colony all the time
"KIDDERPORE” carrying His Majesty's Malls, will be des TUESDAY, the 28TH FEBRUARY." patched from this Port on or about 1928, at Noor, taking Cargo for the
Porta. SOL. France and London (under arrange
to Marsailles and London.
Farcels will be received at this fes satil 3 P.M. the Day before Sailing. The contents and value of all packages must be declared.
For further Particulam. Apply to— MAUKINNON, MAOKENZIE & CO.,
Agenta. Hong Kong, 23rd Feb, 1928. [5910
Mr. d'Almada stated that, the borenables and Tea for Italy, For one thing we are all getting straws which are so popular just machines, which are, of course, im- by the latter at his leather shop. ment) will be transhipped at Bombay just a little tried of turbans: and, now in Paris. The straw is woven ported from Europe, are worked by On November 23th last the defen- into the Mail Steamer proceeding directi autocratic as Paris is, yet Paris lives by the taste of the many not the preference, even if it spells perice. tion, of the few. Certainly small hats have never been so attractive as during the past winter, and we shall no doubt see a large number of similar shapes during the summer. However, the decidedly more feminine trend in dresses must give an added bias in favour of! larger hats, and I feel sure that all thest of us who live in a land where the sun threatens both eyes and complexions will welcome bigger brims.
I was very interested in Lane, Crawford's first collection from Home of new hat styles. Many of them are really very big indeed. realMerry Widow hats. Not- ably one very becoming shape in White Panama straw, not dead white but with an oyster nuance, which has a wide sweeping brim and relies on a twisted.cord of beige and green grun grain ribbon for trimming. This cord opens out to forma fiat. ..conventional.. flowers on one side, half on the crown and half on the
brim.
I went to see the Hong Kong representative, Mr. Loo, and he and his wife told me further interesting details about the factory, and also showed me many samples of their delightful stockings.
Now you will want to know where you can get them. For the present only in the bigger Chinese Stores, Wing On and Sincere's, as only small supplies have as yet reached the Colony. But next month. you will be able to buy them at the important European houses, Lane, Crawford, Powell. Mackintoshe's (for men) and Whiteaway, Laidlaw Also chez Mesdames Sarruult and Clergét in Ice House Street.
next Wednesday, the 20th instant.
The case was adjourned until
GUARDS IN MUFTI.
TAKING ADVANTAGE OF
THE NEW RULE. CLEAN WHITE COLLARS.
I understand that not, fewer than 20 per cent. of Guardsman have made application to their respec commanding officers for per- mission to wear plain clothes when walking out" for accordance with the recent Army Order, writes the Military Correspondent of a Home. paper. This is surprising when it is borne in mind that the Foot Tenpards are the only infantry soldiers who wear speremonial dress when off duty
You will find there are several qualities and every possible shade, and the trade marks are "Foot "Champion" "and
I experimented with a Bose."
pair in rose beige Footease" chiffon with which I am more than
Cilse,
A lovely dinner dress which originated in the Salons of Ber. ript has been designed for petunia broended chiffon, and delighted.
A little smaller; but still very trimmed with one of the new large wide after the winter styles, is a buckles on the hip in place" of "a lovely crinoline straw in parma flower. violet with a loosely arranged grua mounts the grain ribbon which crown in front. Both this and an- other of much the same size made
of white and pink silk horsehair (the pink straw being used in bands is trimming) saggest the accompant ment of an organdie or muslin frock cut on picture lines, although
the combination of a slender lined
dress and a large drooping hat is often particularly becoming.
are checked with small black and white squares. This model has a feature which seems to have found great favour with the important houses, for, one sees a good many variations of it; the bottom of the crown is cut into points over an insertion of gros grain ribbon.
For those who do not like the idea of so complete, a revolution aaa"Merry Widow" hat and yet want some shade for the eyes, there are a few small brimmed hats, but I do not consider them, so chic ne the others, and, as I said before, I believe the wide brims will win
"There seem to be few middle sized hats: nearly all the models with the exception of the wide brimmed ones are quite small, just a trifle less close fitting than the winter felts. the day.
SOUR MILK
AND RAISINS.
Many people take Sour Milk.
Whether it is taken for pleasure,
or because of its health-diving properties, Both pleasure and profit are doubled by taking it with
SUN-MAID RAISINS
The Seedless Raisins in the Red Package.
Munch them with the sour milk, mixed with a little sugar, and
a more' delicious combination it will be hard to find.
Sun-Maid Raisins are a delicacy and a health-giving food for old and young-
Served at table,
or used for cooking
they are equally welcome at all times.
Look for the Maid of the Sun on the
Red package.
THE LATE MR. CHARLES USHER.
GENERAL PASSENGER TRAFFIC MANAGER
C.P.R.
This révolutionary change in military regulations as to dress will tend to reduce petty military crimes. There is a long list of things that a Guardaman may not
do when in uniform. "Ee suat mót lounge about on the benches in the Park, nor take things easy when off duty as a civilian may do
He must turn out" as though he were, on the parade ground wait- ing for the searching eyes of his
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION Co.'s STEAMER MIRZAPORE."
ARRIVED HONG KONG OT
23 FEBRUARY, 1928,
·TROM BOMBAY, COLOMBO AND STRAITS.
"NONSIGNEES af
Cargo by the above-named Vessel are hereby in- formed that their Goods are being Innded and placed AT THEIR AISE in the Hong Kong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company's
Godowns st Kowloon, where
each Consignment will be sorted out Mark by Mark and Delivery can be obtained as the Goods are lauded.
This Vessel brings on "Cargo from Persian Gulf ex BISN, and D & P.S.N, Co. Stomers.
Optional Goods will be landed here unless instructions have been gives to the contrary six hours before arrival' of the Steamer.
Goods not cleared within 8 days in- eluding date of arrival will be subject to
Fire Insurance will be effected by us in any case whatever,
Damaged Packages must be left in the Godowns for examination by the Consignees, and the Company's surveyors Messrs. Gonnan & DOUGLAS at 10 am. on Mondays and Thursdays, within the Fren
Storage period.
Claims
to
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inspecting fiber. The military be presentar at the Eteamer met Undersigned on or before 14ths
14th March, 1928, or they, w
will nigh ubiquitous, A cable has been received by the policeman dll nigh local office of the Canadian Pacife and if he fonde a button-hole of & not be recognized Railway Co., informing them of tunic minus a button the offending Goods have left the Godown, Owner is likely to be Hence the quite natural desire of the 'soldier, for a little more free- dom when off duty,
2nd of Mr. C. B. E. Usher, the General Passenger Traffic Manager Mr. Udrer was born December 8th,
1637, at Niagara Falls, and enter- ed the railway service in the year 1874 as a clerk in the auditors' office of the Great Western Rail way. He held a number of posts on the railway, and in 1883 went into commercial business at Hamil- ton, Ontario. Three years later he became chief ticket clerk to the Canadian Pacific Railway, after which he held various high posts, until in September, 1923, be appointed General Passenger Trafie Manager.
PORT OF VANCOUVER.
CAPACITY OF GRAIN ELEVA-
TORS TO BE DOUBLED.
Cloth Caps Taboo,
But the Guardaman does, not escape Dress Regulations entirely. Each regiment ands is necessary to impose some uniformity in the mat ter, of plain clothes. For instance, the bowler" and the soft hat may be worn, but the cloth cap is anathema. A clean white collar and tac, too, are indispensable, and there are minor requirements-a with a view to maintaining the tradition of the Foot Guards.
Finally, a suit case must be
No Claims will be admitted after the & Co.,
Agents. Hong Kong, 23rd Feb., 1928. [0913
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
OCEAN STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. UHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAVI-
GATION CO., LTD.
AND
Fox UNITED KINGDOM VIA SINGAPORE.
ONSIGNEES per Ca's Stermar
chased, in order that the par.UNI AUTOLYCUS"
may be packed up when in bar racks, for it would be a breach of the regulations to have the lounge suit of the civilian sharing the place reserved for the King's uniforma. It is estimated that the cost to a soldier who is given per- mission to wear plain clothes is approximately £10. --
FRENCH LAWN TENNIS
WIN.
Plass nre being completed by the Vancouver Board of. Harbour Com- missioners for the doubling of the grain elevator storage capacity of the Port of Vancouver. Millions of dollars will be involved in the
AUSTRALIANS BEATEN. project, which will be presented to the Dominion Government in de
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]. tail in time for action at the forth- coming session of Parliament. The
SYDNEY, Feb. 29pd." immense increase in the grain ten-
The French Lawn Tennis playere nags being shipped through the beat the Australian Davis Cup port, and the prospects of future team by six matches to three. development makes the increased elevator capacity necessity.
WALKER WINS ON POINTS.
FIERCE FIGHTING.
[RETTEL'S AMERICAN SERVICE]
The Harbour Commissioner said that details were not complete hut that the board had for some time' been forced to the conclusion that the existing elevator capacity of 7.700,000 bushels of the Port would
St FRANCISCO, Feb. 23rd. he woefully inadequate for the
Mickey Walker, the middleweight requirements of the future.
more between boxing champion, won the decision We expect io
over the Texan, Jack Willis after 75,000,000 and 100,000,000 bushelsten furious rounds of grain through the port this sea- son," said the, Harbour Comuric- sioner" Such a quantity will close-
13 approach, if not surpass, the
'HONG KONG TIDE TABLE. -
are hereby notified that the Cargo will be discharged into Holt's Whart Kowloon, whers it will lie at Con- signees risk and subject to Terms and Conditions of Storage at Holt's Wharf. The Cargo will be ready for Delivery from Godown on and after 22nd February, 1928.
Optional Cargo will not be landed here, unlose Notice has been given prior to Steamer's arrival, bat, carried on from port to port to the final port of call to which the option extends.
All broken, chafed and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they be examined on any Tuesdays and will be Friday between the of 10:45
and Roc
, within the Free Storage period.
He Claims will be admitted after the
Goods have left the Steamer Godown, and sil Goods remaining undelivered after the 28th February, 1993, will be subject to Bout
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Olaime
against
the Stammer must
befoted to the Underrigned on ar
not
be
the 13th March, 1928, or they will recognised
No Fire Insurance will be affected.
BUTTERFIELD & SWIBE,
22nd February, 1928.
Agents
15909
MALLEINE
KAR STEAMSHIP
The Lure of the Sea
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The magnificent President Liners, art broad of beam and exceptionally steady,] All are oil hamers, swift express liners.
The public rooms are luxuriously appointed and inviting.
All staterooms are outside, splendidly furnished and equipped with beds--not berths. Each room has hoc amil cold running water, also fans, wardrobe, thermos? bottles and reading lamps. Private bath and showers in connection with many, yooras perfect the travel comfort of chese giant passenger liners. The Cuisine is world famous. The deliciously prepared menus will delight you. | And how the orchestra adds zest to your dining,
The decks are spacious. The Gliss-enclosed Promenade always populig. Deck: sports, open air swimming pool, movies, evening dances-everything has been done to make your trip a happy one. Unexcelled anywhere—is the courteous and efficient wevice accorded you by the trained personnel abgard the President. Licers
The great frequency of sailings and the liberal stopover privileges of the Dollar Steamship and American Mail Lines have made the glant passenger lines out standingly popular among travelers,
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CHENONCEAUX....
ANDRE LEHON
28th Feb. 13th Mar.
27th Mar,
10th Apr..
From Dunkirk, Antwerp,
London
YALOU (Cargo) 28th Feb. D. P. BENOIT (Cargo) 24th Mar,
HONG KONG METEOROLOGICAL For Shanghal, Japan and
REGISTER,
www.
Fripments out of New York and From February 24th to March lat, 1927, Hong Kong Observatory, February 23rd.
will make Vancouver tho becond ar third grain port of America. We are just getting-into-our-stride-and the volume of grain which must come this way in future years, is definitely assured. The board has realized sines the beginning of the senson that in order to keep pace with requiremente capacity would have to be doubled."
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YALOU (Cargo)... 8th Feb. .D. P. BENOIT (Cargo) 24th Mar.
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Highest open-air Temperature, 22nd: 80 eight two ships are chartered to Mon. 27 m 1:64 64m 7-2050 Lowest open-air Temperature, 33rd : 68 carry grain this month. They will
3-45 88 41194 spend close to $500,000 in the city Tue 25 m 3 81.45 in 835
for supplies and repairs."" Van-
couver, concluded the Harbour Wed, 29 Commissioner is definitely on the
7. 168-3.
BBine sky; O-Cloudy; D. Drizzle; F-Fog; L-Lightning; 3-50 a 6.3
K-Misi; 0-Overcmat; P-Paaring 516.2280 showers; QuSqualls; R-RT- Thunder,
map as one of the world's greatest Thur 1m 731 4.1m 0 16 18 grain-ports.”—North China Daily.
"News.
TAN XAU PREMOM · ZERCENT,
For Shanghai and Japan.
PORTHJS PAUL LEGAT ANDRE LEBON CHENONCEAUX
For Marseilles G. METZINGER SPHINX PORTHOS
PAUL LECAT ANDRE LEBON
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18th Mar 27th Max
10th Apr.
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19th Mar 27th Mar
10th Apri
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For Rotterdam, Hamburg,
Dunkirk
• YANG TSE(Cargo)....Ist week Mar
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