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THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1929.
WOMAN'S PAGE
SNAPSHOTS OF A SPECTATOR FINDING OUT ABOUT A PENALTY
By GLUYAS WILLIAMS
GLYAS
WILLIAMS
BY APPOINTMENT
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GROOMING FOR BEAUTY,
SOME SIMPLE SECRETS.
MUTTERS HELLO, WHAT'S THAT
PENALTY FOR?
FINDS PAGE AT LAST. EXCLAIMS. FOR PITY'S SAKE. THERE ISN'T ANY SIGNAL LIKE
THAT.
FIXES EYE ON RE- FEREE SO HE'LL BE SURE TO SEE HIS. SIGNAL OF THE PENALTY.
WIFE SUGGESTS MAYBE REFEREE. WAS JUST SCRATCH- ING HIS EAR, AND WHAT DOES IT MATTER, ANYWAY.
¡¡Copyright, 1939, by The Bell Syndicate, Inc.)
SAYS REFEREE
HELD ONE HAND ON HIP AND ONE ON EAR, PASS HIM THE PROGRAM. QUICK.
MUTTERS WELL, HE WANTS TO KNOW WHAT THE PENALTY WAS FOR AND STUDIES PRO- GRAM AGAIN.
AFTER SLIGHT DELAY, OWING TO WIFE'S SIT- "TING ON IT, GETS PRO-
GRAM AND STARTS LOOKING FOR CODE OF SIGNALS.
DECIPES ON GENERAL PRINCIPLES IT WAS FOR OFFSIDE. FINDS THAT MEANWHILE TEAM HAS GAINED 60 YARDS.
HUMOUR: ANCIENT AND MODERN.
Visitor (seeing for the first time pugilist shadow-boxing at his his training quarters)." It's ex- | traordinarily sad. How long has be been like this?"
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Modern man may be likened to watch. He is known by his move. ments. by everyone. His wife knows him by the hours he keeps; the flapper says he is fast if given a free hand, but a few say that he is slow; the doctor can tell when he is rundown; the weary fiance says he won't go when she wants him to; even the burglar can make him put his hands up.
Manager (to new clerk); "Ino- time you make mistakes occasional-" ¡y,' Miss Shedlock."
Miss Shedlock "Well, really, it oné didn't make an occasional mis- take one would never be noticed at all in this office."
"You know, waiter," said the ticular about the way my food is new diner," that I am very par cooked. Now, I want a nice bit of steak and two eggs. The steak must ».. be fillet, mind, or it's no good to me. I don't want it too thick, yet it mustn't be thin, quarters of an inch thick. I don't About three-
like it raw, but an over-done steak is ruined Just nicely red will do, with just a little bit of fat-hot too Dad had been detailing the new-much. You understand? About the chum off for his work. Jahn had eggs-you're new-laid eggs, I sup- assured him he could ride "all posn 1 Well, two nice new-laid right," so he was sent down for eggs. I like the ones with the the horses. Airily leaping on cht brownish shells. Don't fry them too Lucy's back, however, she took to much-just nicely set; and see that instant flight. making off in the they are not broken. And I'll have FLOWERS AND BAGS. direction of the huts instead of to- some chipped potatoes, too.. See that they are about half an inch in thickness."
A MERRY CHRISTMAS!
A CHRISTMAS SALE.
HATS AND FROCKS AT-
MUCH REDUCED
* PRICES.
which
THE CHILDREN'S
FESTIVAL.
The Felix Hat Shop always likes to spring delightful" surprises on us, is holding a Christ, mas sale. Here is a chance to buy yourself a Christmas present, or if you have a big daughter to get her something new for the occasion. Even husbands might be persuaded, and taken there, before they buy their Christmas, gift for you and, Possibly, buy something which you do not want. There are some love- ly things offered at very attractive prices. A big collection of this seasons flt has narked down from 86 offering a lovely excuse and everyone who loves them will to get just une mere hat to go with want to make it a happy day for a particular frock.
the little ones. And it takes so little Jumper suits are from $20. i to make them happy. Toys need saw, one delightful two pieco innot be expensive, indeed children pale beige Jersey, the jumper hav-1 generally like the most costly ones in an interesting trimming band least, but they must be chosen with in apple greu. A chrer pie snit understanding. is knitted in a fairly heavy weight wood of a pretty hire. The pull
Christmas is the children's festival,
GIFTS THAT ARE LOVELY AS WELL AS USEFUL.
Thüre is always at leaal one problem to he faced when selecting a Christmas present, shall it be something practical, a luxury, or merely a delightful frivolity The Dolly Vardon Hat Shop, where you can always find the answer to woman's most pressing problem- hats-offers a solution of this ques- tion as well,
What woman would not be delight. ed with a Daisy de Luxe bag? This new lightweight luggage is as smart as it is useful, and is very real addition to any woman's wardrobe, Daisy de Luxe bags are made in a variety of sizes, they harmonize with any costume. They are rain- proof and dustproof, and may be easily carried over the arm, leaving both hands free. Roomy enough to carry quite a number of hats, frocks and shoes they offer the ideal solu tion the short visit travel prob The lady superintendent of thelem, and no matter how smart her Book and Bible Depot in Wyndham outfit no woman feels that it is Street, knows and loves children, marred by the effect of carrying out less coat is in blue and silver.
and she chosen the Christmas toys of these bags. down very low. indeed and the summer. Afternoon frocks have been mack, herself when she was Home during Then for a small gift, but one You will find there which will be no less welcome. Why most tempting choice is offered. a big selection of quite inexpensive not an exquisite evening flower put noticed one of perveniche blue répe
articles. Delightful dolls fromp in an attractive little box? de chine, made with an apron effect Deans, unbreakable and beautifully Boxes 'do add so much to the look and trimmed with frills. A large and small stencil sets and of a gift at Christmas time. The little tress of white net would be rag books for the very little ones,
little parcel wrapped" in tissue charming for a the dust or for books without number. There are paper may hold something charm- a young girl for evening. The sitirt rag books for the rery little ones, ing, but the minature, hat box: has a pretty panniered effect trint small painting bocks for the stock beautifully made and decorated in med with tiny frills of lace. There ing, a delightful series called the which the Dolly Vardon gift flowers are also some very chir afternoon Pet Books at 70 cents, annuals are contained, are a present in them- frocks of black crepe, satin, and story, fairy and animal books of selves, and give that hint of in marocaine.
During the hot weather we are dipping into a lather made of rainer which is worn under a alev only too eager to acquire "deli-water and white soap fakes. Ten cious tan and a wind-swept appear hinutes at a time is not too long; ance in general, but, with the in- Rinse and rub again with cold consistency of our sex, we are water, then dust with violet. pow troubled over the fact that the der. Inahogany complexion does not tone with delicate evening frocks. Of course, the wisest plan is to prevent the ravages of sun wind, and salt water, The next best thing to do is to start right away to repair the damage.
The Hair and Eyes. The hair generally suffers even more than the complexion during the summer but unless the aun has nutually been allowed to bleach it, the damage is very soon remedied.
First of all must come a sham-
First of all give the face, neck, poo to remove the sand and layer and arms a thorough cleansing with of greasy scurf which it is sure to good hold cream or with olive have acquired. Perhaps the best or almond oil. Any of these well shampoo to. use is a nutritive one patted in and then wiped off with made up of an egg yolk and a few a soft cloth will act effectively. tablespoonsful of soap Aakes. Then pour a few drops of tine Rinse with water to which has been ture of benzoin into a basin of rain added the juice of a lemon. water and go over all the skin with this applied on pieces of cot ton wool.
Place a pleer of ice in some cheese cloth and rub over face and neck until they tingle.
Elbow and Arms,
After the shampoo a cut and e singe are advantageous, because much of the brittle hair will have broken off short, leaving ragged ends. Then should follow a right- ly massage with olive or almond cil. This feeds the roots and also restores the glose..
The elbows and upper arms will If scurt persists apply a lotion probably need more drastic treat of borax and boiled water. Brush inent after their frequent contact well next morning, and the with the grit of the bench. They dandru will fall quite, readily will be roughened and discoloured, Now for the eyes. A boracic but here is a quick method of mak-bath will prove the best treatment ing them presentable once more, for them, using one teaspoonful to
Buy a good loofah, and is the pint of boiled water. The cyo skin will be somewhat tender, cut brows, too, may need a little care. il lengthways and use the softer Vaseline, applied with a soft old side until the skin has become a toothbrush, will soon restore to customed to the friction. Rnb up them that well-groomed appearance and down the arms, using which will match the other repara Frotating motion at the elbow and } tiona.
HAD
It is not much use my describing in detail any of the things I saw on Tuesday, for many of them will have been sold and you would be disappointed, but there were so nany most attractive bargains that I feel sure you will not come out empty handed, if you pay a visit to Felix one day soon.
SOME MORE:
SUGGESTIONS.
FATHERS TAKE NOTICE!
all sorts.
.
Perhaps particularly attractive at the Christmas season are a series of Looks about the Christ child, told in simple language, and charm- ingly illustrated.
presents, books, dolls, soldiers and a hundred and one other delightful things too numerous to catalogue. But remember that the Christmas goods sell early, every day lessens the selection, and Whiteaway's will store your purchases till you want them.
dividual care in the selection of the gift which adds so much to its
value.
SILKS AND SATINS.
trousers,
The Pioneer Silk Store always has plenty of bright ideas for Christmas gifts. Among the new goods which have come in this week there are several things suitable for the purpose. First let me tell you about some new pyjamas. These are three piece sets, sleeveless jumper, and morning cont Now pater familiar, please follow put up in a matching bag. They me upstairs to choose a present are made in a wide colour range, for the mother, who has more than of good quality crêpe de chine, and she can do to get all the thinge she a feature I was, pleased to notice needs to make the children's Christ- that the jumper back is of the mas a truly merry one.
same, not, as is so often the case, You will ɓnd an array of of a thinner silk. All three gar for the drawing room to those in in flower designs worked with a cushions, from lovely silken anes ments are charmingly embroidered cretonne covers for the verandah.very small stitch in washing silk. little ones would enjoy would be a brighten up a chair which is no well worth the price,
A pre-Christmas treat which the A new cushion can do wonders to These sets cost about $20 and are visit to Whiteaway's toy bazaar. longer in its first youth, and what'
return compliment you Almost all the ground floor has a wonderful added comfort it.gives.might should your husband make- been given up to it and looks like She would like too, a lovely bod you a present of one of these one big Christmas tree. The win- spread, only please choose one pyjamas acte-give him a suit of dow, too, is very cleverly and at- which matches the colour scheme of striped spun silk of which you will tractively decorated.
her room, or perhaps you will find a good choice. There are some Everything that you can think choose a pair of those soft, warm boxes too, of matching handker- of for the little опев party and luxurious lamb's wool blankets chief, tie, and bow tie in a nice is to be found. There arebound with satin." Christmas trees, decorations in that most women are as pleased, if
Don't forget range of colours and, designs, glass and tinsel, special small not mare pleased, to receive some tawaanshmerespavaduotyshuesome
(Continued on sext Column.) more personal gift.
Here are some more suggestions family gained by a wander round to make Christmas happier for the Whiteaway, Laidlaw's.
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silk stockings, crêpe de chine in the.
Among the new goods, are Kayser PIENEN UUMEY "Tarze, and some attractive designs in printed satins.
wards the horse paddock.
"Hey Dad roared, "where do
The waiter hurried away. Next you think you're off to ?"
Dunno." floated breathlessly minute his voice was heard deliver- back, Dunno till the horse heing his message: εtop."
Steak and two eggs!"
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CROSSWORD" PUZZLE,
Horizontal.
1.-Rhymsters. 8.-Sedate. 11-A colour. 12-Implied. 14.- Dash. 15.-Solitary, 17.- Pronoun. 15.-Everyone. 10.-Birds,
20.-Stage slang: a success.
21.-Negative.
22. To send forward.
22.-Stockings.
24.-Followed.
26.-Journal. 27.-Courageous. 28-Top of head. 29.-Narrow boards
31-Puts under restrain. 34.-Domestic animals. 35.-Aids.
38.-Pronoun.
37.Poetic for open. 38,-Arts.
30.-To do wrong: 40.-Pronoun.
41.-Sea-nymph that lured sailors.
42.-Weight measures.
43. To withdraw. 45.-To come forth. 47.-Fathered. 48.-Italian poet,
Vertical,
1-Paleness. 2-Spoken. 3.-Vast age." 4-Toward. 5.--Entangled. 8.Ostentatious. 7.-Cons. 8.-A suffix.
10. To bequeath. 11-Intended.
13. To prevent. 16.---Burden.
19.-Prison rooms,
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20-Wishes expectantly. 22,--Outbreaks
23.~~ Detestra.
25.--Lessen.
26.-Separates.
99.
Smoothed feathers. 29.-To scrub.
30. Runs out... 31.-Having power, 32.--Sharp local pain.
33. To perceive.
35.-Ventilated. 38.-Telegram, 30.-Kind.
41.-Address of respect. 42.-A number.
44. Musical-note, 48.-Mother...e
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