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[PSET writes regarding her
younger brother. whose char acter is weak. He is to marry widow several years older than himael!.
Dear Upset: Your brother's life is his own, and his choice of a wife must be accepted by himself for good or otherwise.
FAITH PRIOR
We have been married for six years. After the arst six months of our marriage we went to live with my husbands' parents. This was caused by his inability to hold jobs or live inside his income.
After two years I went to an- other city and secured employ- ment. I had my young son with
WOMEN'S INTERESTS
Fashion
THE OLD,
ROUND
THE SHOPS
PRE-VIEW
OLD, OLD
OLD QUESTION - Do
You Dress For Men Or
FROM CARDS TO For The Other Women?
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HATS AND
WOOL TO TATS
we
(NOOPING alorig Hong Kong
streets again
have Fun across several hits of valuable in- formation:
Fun at a party? Then invest in a deck of "Rameses Fortune Tel- ling Cards." There are many various combinations of furtunes to be made out of the deck, Everyone can get 1 boot out of this. Directions and cards wil
ŢEADGEAR-truly that is the word for the many different hats
and head adornments being worn this summer.
Now do we dress for men or the other women? Here is that old question so much hashed out. Yet when it comes to hats, the men certainly get their ore in.
It is the most disturbing and universal of eternal triangles; woman, hat and man. The woman and the hat get along all right until the man appears on the scene. Curiously enough a man ren- erally conceals his phobias on the subject until he has his woman safely tied in marital bonds. Some times be actually accuses her of wearing perfectly sane, sensible and becoming hats up until they were married,
A woman buys a hat. Maybe ing out with me with that on."
put you back $4.00, but it will be she needs one: all the others are All told, they generally give up out of shape or out of style, or quietly when a new and diferent they do not go with anything she bat comes along." "
that much in amusement.
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In this same shop the "Five Card Sult of Bridge" can be purchased.
Sharkskin Slacks
ARE YOU romfortable In small motor cars when wearing full skirted dresses, or have you been yearning for something to slide Into on a no-dress-up Saturday or Sunday p.m.?
hat.
FRIDAY, JUNE 17, 1938. -PAGE
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Visit our haberdashery department.
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We carry large stocks of art and fancy needle-work requirements.
Ladies' Salon
Lane, Crawford. Ltd.
THERE'S NO SUBSTITUTE
has to wear. Maybe she does not This is a problem that has to be need one, but can use a bit of the tackled at its roots. It is no good intoxicating exuberance that goes sending that hat back, not wear- with a becoming, attractive new ing
or enduring the awful martyrdom of trying to wear the
Toques, balivars. fezzes,. mitres, kind of hats men think they ke. THERE IS nothing new about the
problem and
If the tiaras, Tyrolians and sombreros-- In the first place there may be Greeks had worn hats, they'd pro-all of them can be compliments to a good reason why the man doesn't bably have had a word for it. the modern costumes.
Invariably Rollinson was drawing ribald car- like your hata. Men
The lights go on, you know you
moment
Eventually the great arrives. On goes the hat and the lady sallys forth
Now, the man may be the most
hats
One of the shops has the bin / understanding in the world. He have a fine instinctive. sense of toons about women's hats in 1810 are going to live. All eyes will be skin." Very well cut and tailored that that little thing on.top of his fused or thrown off the fundamen- busy with his battles to take time above the face. If you, have white Aller-slacks and blouse in shark. may even think he understandsline. Of course. they are not con-Napoleon probably was not toolivetted upward by a little truc The trousers are not too wide. lady's head is not a covering buttal track by all the palaver about out to wonder about those coal hair. tie mauve tulle over the face
The blouses in shirt styles of the open front with the notch lapel
the shoulder.
scuttles.
and hair with a bow out behind.
So, "Go To Town In Buying and very good for a breesy night.
others opening in the back or on sit there with a blank face, noting away with. So he may, just wearing Your Hats." You can Blue-black hair, try a dark bright
backwards?"e
Turban Effect
LIKE HATS. Do your" One of
the shops has produced a prize The beautiful illusion that was in
crepe de
chine. pleated and a hat dissolves in mid-air right draped in a turban effect with a on your head. You appear crest vell attached which can be tied fallen, he confused; and he tries under the chin, a bow in back, to clear up the situation by sug-
take it
blue ribbon, it will make it look
forth the Merry
some kind of heady wine to her. What's new this season and what Yet invariably, if he doesn't just the best-dressed people are get- even the hint of a glint in his eye, possibly, have some justification. his only remark is apt to be some- A man usually knows whether a
Very chic is the perfectly plain bluer. thing like, "Haven't you got it on hat is becoming or not, even pancake beret made of the same Reboux puts
though he still may think it is too yellowish, natural straw used in widow chow of black tulle, a gay dizzy for you. If the lines of a men's hats. The back 18 black or httle business which goes on your hat don't at the contour of a wo-navy faille, following the curve of head in the evening....A pleated man's face, he usually knows it the head to keep the hat clapped white chiffon bandeau, twisted The woman you describe might| me.
better than she does.
OTI. As a last bit of verve, a wide around your head at the right in your eyes seem slightly outrage- I have returned to my parents' ous, but to me she seems a gallant home, here, with my son. I am
angle will make people look twice If the length of her hair is out mesh vell cascades over all,
Ah! that Postillion hat. At a size and
and want one too. and vivid personality. Nor is she working and have the whole Anan-left loose to tickle your nose, or gesting that you try it on at a dif- of proportion to the
Do not be afraid. Anything goes, likely to harm your brother, as for cial responsibility of my child as tied on top. This turban can be ferent angle, or maybe it is not shape of her hat, he senses it and Uttle distance, the hat looks like felt, it is entirely made of fea- made up in any colour and you do your colour. But the pleasure has blames it on the hat.
thers, the softest, flattest tips from even to a silk evening pouch park. on your head with your net have to worry about sqush-gone out of it, you just do not
Though an average man wouldn't the Australian lyrebird, whose tail-ed seem to enjoy wearing the hat ing" it.
twists." clip holding know what would be appropriate fan is shaped like the instrument. favourite now. A new material, very good for
with what, his impression of a The colour, a subtle, muted mus-gathers or pleats in place. sport clothes; the trade-name, we
·You can get away with any kind Sometimes we think understand-hat is pretty much determined by tard which contrasted with a veil don't know. It is a. fine inen ing men are the worst kind. Then how becoming it is to you and how of lavender-dotted on flesh colour of headgear-remember there's no thread loosely woven (as sacking, there is the brute who just looks it ats in with the rest of your background, gives your skin the substitute for the right hat. it were woven with a fine thread).at a hat and says, "You're not go
the years since the death of her in the past. husband she has supported herself My husband who still lives with and earned popularity and respect, his family wants the child part o' Evidently, Upset, you have led a the time. Of course I do not wish sheltered life and have not come to have this happen. What shall in contact with those a little dif I do?
ferent from the ordinary. Re Dear Young Mother: The father member "there is often far more of your child has a right to his courage than you imagine in those child unless he can be proved un- who face life gaily without letting it. anything bowl them over.
It is light in weight and can be
had in practically all colours.
Knitting and Needlework HOW GOES your knitting and
needlework these days?
Is it absolutely impossible for In my opinion, you brother's you to attempt to rejoin your hus- vacillating and weak character band, get him into employment would be helped by anyone so and the two of you make a home strong and capable, so you should for your youngster? try and regard this marriage in Discuss this possibility with him. One of the larger shops is bulld- that light and know that weak before taking another drastic step ing up a complete knitting and art growths need props to hold them- If nothing comes of your honest needlework department. They will attempts, and every effort has be very pleased to have you drop talled. you will have to take legal in for a S.Q.8 presents the usual problem action to retain sole custody of your child. I advise you at that
CONFLICT PROBLEM **.
of conflict when a young man time to seek the advice and counsel
your
visit. Instructions in handwork, any questions pertaining to knitting, they will be only too glad to answer..
is ardently in love with a decent of your solicitor in this matter. The selection of tapestry work
and charming girl.
Dear S.0.S.: It would be better
girl that she is unfair to you when
ELIGIBLE BACHELOR
here is very good, both in the ex- for you to explain frankly to the BASIL writes: I am a bachelor.pensive hand-painted pieces-the quite eligible, but in a most wool is included in the price of situation; though my your tapestry in this group-and unnecessary emotional awkard
in the less expensive pieces which disturbances. Your attitude 1 friends say it's just another exam. manly and protective, so do not ple of the "eternal triangle"-with are stamped, and you purchase indulge in any self-condemnation. I complications.
CAUSINE
Try to go out together with} Anyway, it's like this. There others, to shows, pienles; for sport are two young women, Joan and and swimming, anything in which Elleen. I am torn between loyalty others take part, so as to lessen to each of them.
the hours of sitting about making Of course, I love Eileen-but Joan came first. Should Joan have
love.
little.more.
your own wool. The design is xp- plied in colours, consequently it is lots of fün and very easy work.
Cotton Yarns
WOOL is hard to knit with these hot and sticky days. This same
The girl is, as you say entirely precedence? Or should I marry shop has a large selection of cot- Ignorant of life's realities and the one I love and sacrifice Joan? [ton yarns, they wash beautifully would be fat better if she learned
Or do you think it would be bet-knit-up quickly and are quite the ↓ ter for me to avold all further business when completed la # A simple book
by leaving on psychology complications
the dress, jumper, etc. should be read by the two of you. Colony?-Yours in desperation.
UNATTENTIVE HUSBAND
The new "Buellla Frappe" is'ex- P.S-One thing I am not pre- quisite in texture and very dif- pared to do try and manage both. ferent. It is boll-proof, too. This WEEKEND WIDOW has reacher That. I am sure, would only lead would give you a dress for about
an impasse, in mind at least. to further complications. Besides. $22.00. through being left alone too much either Jóan or Elleen would prob by her husband, whom she loves ably object.
A great big service which
· Is
but will have to leave. If he is not i Dear Basil: If you truly think offered in this department is the
use.
more attentive.
this matter over carefully don't convenience of being able to re- Dear Weekend Widow:-No wife you find it would be wiser for you turn the yarn you do not
a big relief and should be left alone every weekend to remain a bachelor until you Truly this is
'eliminates the wool box we All unless she prefers it. Could you grow up little more? not go away with your husband I believe your ego is out-dolag have carted around for years and learn to enjoy his open air itself in respect to your first con- jaunts? Loving him, you would quest, Joan, and your loved one. suffer badly if you went away even Elleen. Are you sure either girl
wishes to marry you? - to your mother.
$
Knitting Book WITH ALL your purchases of wool cotton you receive a very
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Your boarding and working have However, it Elleen, the loved one. comprehensive knitting book which much to do with your discontent. will marry you, do so. This will tu one's own home there is too be an end to all your despair and much to do to frat constantly keep you out of the like of such Learn to entertain yourself. get troubles. As for Joan; she can some friends and try to get your bear it I am sure-it's the woman own home. Why not try a small who pays and pays! flat for a time?
. YOUNG MOTHER
PS. It is too bad the Mormons are not abiding by their past prac- tices. That would certainly" solve YOUNG MOTHER writes: I am a your problem. The three of you young mother who married at could take a trip to Salt Lake City, 18 years of age a man five years a lovely spot, and live happily older than myself.
ever after.
carries you along step by step in your knitting business. This dé partment is a joy to anyone who is finger-work minded. Do go in enlightening 15 and spend an minutes the next time you
are down town.
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