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Mayo's
HONG KONG
CHOPPE
Evening Gowns
New Afternoon Dresses
and
Sport Felt Hats
Gloucester arcade.
Smart New
Evening Gowns
Just received
All Felt Hats
A reduced prices..
Excella
Tel. 50811.
186, Nathan Hou
Kowloon.
CONFIDE IN
A FATHER writes of his son who is to be married. He realizes his son cannol save money now and does not be- lieve he will change through marriage. However, he wishes to give him a gift of money in the form of stocks instead of a definite present. and inquires whose name the stocks should. be made out in?
Your idea that the boy will not .alter his spending ways after mar-
FAITH
PRIOR
when your income increases so that your salary is no longer needed, Sou cannot drop it and return to the home where you really belong.
Remember, too; that when you enter the carning field you are taking away a portion of the re- sponsibility which the husband should carry.
riage maybe wrong. Great mira-She wishes to know
SPINSTER has broken her engagement to be married. Ir she snould 'return the many, gifis she has received from her former flance and if she should send cards announcing
the situation to her friends?
If announcements of your coin-
cles sometimes take place in such instances. Nevertheless, it would be best and equally proper to have both names on the certificates: the reason being that not only are: wedding presents usually given to the wife, and that she, therefore, ing marriage have been sent to should at least share this one. but because making her half owner will prevent your mon selling" without her signature.
your friends then it is necessary to send a note stating the present situation of your engagement. Un- der such clrcumstances any wed: ding gifts you have received must be returned. However, it is not necessary to return small gifts from your ex-fiance, but any gift
Jewels for value.
instance. should be returned as well as the engagement ring. If the gentle- man refuses to accept the return of said gifts, see that they are left with him or his parents. by no means keep them.
10.
A FRIEND wishes to write lo A young man who has left the Colony. Her acquaintances tell her that it is the man's place to write first. However, she belleves the girl should write the first letter following the rule that it is the woman's place to speak to a man first. Between old friends the one who goca away is likely to write first
DEAR FATTH PRIOR: I have because his (or her) surroundings suggest subjects to write about. On received. two separate Invitations the other hand. any particular happening at home is an even bet-tend dinner and the Hongkong
ter excuse.
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When a new friendship starts it is better that the girl walt for the boy to write her the first letter just as she waits for him to ask her to zo out with him, or for him to telephone her.
MARRIED
YEARS TWO wishes to enter the business world. She has no children and her husband does not make a large salary. A post- tien paying money would be an added revenue to the family bank account and provide them with more luxuries In life. She inquires if she is right in this regard, This is a question which is de- bated all over the world, "Married women in business.", Personally,
WOMEN'S INTERESTS
Fashion
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Round The
Shops
The best Is the best for New Years Eve. social activity: The wild Christmas shopping rush has gone for another year, and sales will not be advertised for six weeks
FORMALS TO GREET
THE NEW
NEW YEAR
HAPPY NEW YEAR! To-morrow night at the stroke of twelve whistles will shriek, bottles will pop, horns will book, confetil and ballons' wil, All the air in public dụng rooms and dancing floors: everyone will be laughing and smiling New Year greetings to known and unknown -revellers. And all the ladies attending the publle and private festivitles will be attired in formal costumes when they so very informally greet 1939.
Glamour combined with so-¡ cars and around your neck. Flashy or more. But your costume for tophistication and dignity are the and sparkling. true, this picture morrow evening may need a new a-b-e of formal fashions for even- would be, but just the right com- bag, slippers or other accessories ing this festive season. Each lady bination for the roar of 2 New --or have you been saving for this or fair or dark complexion can Year! grand event and intend to pur-
present an individual picture i
CHIFFON, GOWN chase a new gown?
[her gown and wrap.
The 10swer for the young Gay Informals
Therefore, just in case any of moderns who will be out to sein- Perhaps you are tired of dress-you ladies are in a quandary relate as never before 19.a ing yourself up like Mrs. Blank's arding the individual costume in skirted and dead white chiffon for- plush horse, and this New Years the fashion parade for this gala mal gown. Multi-coloured sequins
evening, we offer a few suggestions. ornamenting
Eve will be quiet with a
few friends by a fireside. If such is the case, the hours Will
be
informal.
full
molded shirred VERY APPEALING
basque-type bodice will serve to Purple, and all the relative bues accentiate an attractively cut de- are one of the leaders in colour collete Straps maybe worn if you A new frock for such an oc- for winter. A full-skirted gown of jare a modest soul, otherwise the casion car
be worn to
be many royal purple net over rustling taf-bodice should designed for January parties. Very well. feta of the same shade is verv, strapless duty. Excela's. un Nathan Road, Is appealing.
The bouffant or straight flowing where you will find smart, new Such a formal frock would be a type skirts produce Sophistication. afternoon and carly evening (perfect foll for the blend or titlan They will lift you from the rut of models and at very little cost, tresses, and is style,in fashion re-being surfelted on clothes, for too There are wool and silk crepes in garding design. Any other colourlong has the effect of appearing bright colours with boleros de-contrast would have to be introdu- [blase been considered smart. The corated in dressy trims.
ced by the jewels in the hair, first time in seasons, fair mals
The
While visiting this shop, note about the throat, on the arms, dens desire to be "sweet the two-piece wool knit suits-fingers and feet.
feminine." gift on these frosty days. colours are bright or subdued, and the novelty weaves are design- ed for either slender D: larger figure.
Boudoir Comforts
Many at this season' want com- fort by the fire or in the early morning. A tailored 100 per cent. wool flannel robe is the idea. Lane Crawford's selection in this type of garment is very pleasing and com- forting. Not only are the models well made, warm and designed to become various types, but the colours are flattering.
You should also be completely comfortable with such a robe, wool slippers and Meridian pajamas. Less complaints will be heard of cracks in the walls and draughts when the family has these boudoir comforts.
New Year's Eve Formal
A small selection of new forma! and dinner frocks are in at Mayo's in the Gloucester Arcade. The models are the latest in fashion
weeks from America. for Hongkong, being only three|
Velvets, chiffons, satins, fora! prints and tafetns have been created by designers into charming feminine
gowns. which have
of
full or narrow skirts, trains or back dips, off-the-shoulder tight-waisted styles, small boleros, jackets or coatee, which are trim med in beads, metal cloth or sequins and rhinestones.
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Wine and purple are still the favourite colours of fashion dicta- tors. These two colours or the blending hues of the family can be worn with practically any con- trasting tone and with black or white. Therefore, when you are thinking that, a new hat is just the wardrobe sparkle for January, con- fine your eyes to these colours in a soft, rich felt. Dressy or tailor- They both are anxious to spended desigas fashioned into a bonnet
from men I know quite well to at-
Hotel festivities, on New Years'. evening. I know both of these men who are not acquainted have few women friends here.
this particular evening in hoteis, with these predominating colours Shall I combine the two men and
will brighten the sult or street
the three of us make a small party ¦ dress of the early season. Take or should I accept the first invita- your problem to Mayos' they can take care of it for you at practical- tion? A girl,
Ball or Tailored Event
DEAR GIRL: Have you thoughtly nothing. of securing the company of an- other young lady for one of these gentleman and making it a four- some party in the hotel?
Accept the invitation of the first man and explain to him your pre- dicament. Unless he is unsocl-
able or desperately in love with you he will no doubt understand the situation and be glad to have your other friend along. In any case on such a holiday, he should
do not belleve married women be happy to include the other should take positions from single friends out of kindness and con- girls who need the money. In alderation. other sections of the country it is
Rivelle, in the Arcade, is a shop where "you' can · replenish your wardrobe or find the correct and exact idea for rejuvenation of a certain ensemble.
The President Taft left an in-
A smart costume for luncheon or
tea this season is this dress of fine wool with the new full, flaring skirt. Under your fur coat it would suit any afternoon sports occasion.
fund
be
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30, 1938.-PAGE 3
Gift Robes
for
New
Year.
A Big Choice
In
Jaegers of
Paisley designs
American Tailored Dressing Gowns with zips or belted
Colours
Navy. Green and Red from $25.50
Ladies' Salon
Lane, Crawford,
Ltd.
Smart Two-piece
Woollen & Silk Suits
also
Good Selection
of
HATS.
RIVELLE
Tel. 33186.
A Personal
Suggestion!
Gloucester Arcado.
Runs For Your Money
Sheer, delicate stocking and even those of service weight should be given care, not only In the laundry but In wearing and handling.
The personal appearance of each; person requires constant attention) and study. The office, bridgë party, luncheon, tea, supper and dancing engagements leave you very little time to devote to the subject which The first procedure when you really makes you the popular lady:have new hose is to rinse them in It is your personal appearance. lukewarm water when they are Now, what about the new colfe dry, and never hang them near a ture "on-top-of-the-head” which heater or in the sun. Roll them is so becoming? Without a hat, together in pairs and place them you like it, but something is lack-in an alled alik air-proof con- Ing when you put on the chapeaux. tainer.. Do not look like a skinned rabbit,
in your haste of dressing, never use artificial curls, tuck several of sitp your foot into the leg of the them under the hat: they will fill stocking and just pull. Tüm the in those bleak, empty spots, and huse inside out, slipping, your toe you can have them made from in. then peel the hose over the your own hair.
heel and ankle, holding your thumb on the seam while rolling Many women during the day ap- the stocking up the leg. This will pear to be patting themselves on always guarantee straight seams the shoulder, but no, they are pul-on the leg...
PULLING STRAPS
ling brasiler straps into place. Of course, some women prefe. This can be avoided it you'll just round elastic garters, others have starch them a bit after each wash-suspender type. The latter hold ing. See also that each dress the stockings in place better than has the small snap arrangement on the former. The suspender shoule the shoulder seam to catch straps) have a rubber cap, which will keep over the shoulder.
the top of the hose from being
If you do not own a magnifying cut. mirror, buy one immediately. Not Now, to launder stockings. only do they prove to you that Never forget to wash out your there are blemishes on the skin stockings each evening." Do not which should be remedied as soon wear the same pair two days in as possible but they are marvellous succession. Warm water and a when applying lipstick, and you few, soap flakes will clean away. "will find it goes on much smoother the dust and perspiration. Then and is absolutely even with this a clear warm water rinse, and pat assistance.
stockings in a heavy towel to re For years you have searched for move the surplus water. Hang the a way to hide the garters under hose feet over a rod in an airy the formal evening gown prodocing | space" the smooth line effect. or
If you will follow these simple
course, to keep your stocking up directions you will not find your- you must have garters. Try ad-self continually having rung in hesive tape. After the ball is over your host
it can be removed with nail polish-
remover, alcohol or cleaning fluid.
HUNDRED STROKES
Your hair is your crowning glory.
The long-waisted, sculptured Startling and stunning are the teresting group of apparel for this silhouette makes an exciting ap-new evening wraps worn with the shop last week-tweeds, sophis-pearance in the fashion picture, formal gowns. Distinctive sliver fox ticated in their tailoring and Made of crepe or satin the long coats and capes, or the chic and casual in colour creation.
waisted bodice is sheared and cozy wraps of. ermine."
A diamatic entrance can New chapeaux in felt with vells, molded to the contours of the STOgrain. ribbon, 'or feather trims figure; the skirt which trails in achieved with the full-length black in high or low crowns, with or back completes a slinky effect. It velvet capes or fitted coats that without brims, are also included. Is new, totally different and tall from unusual shoulder and Then brush and brush, and when it But what about the nicotine so doing, zip a piece out of a cast stain? Pumice stone will work in When you have settled this point
Chic afternoon dresses in odd very noticeable and startling on sleeve 'treatments. Use an orna- very difficult to run a job and inform, the other gentleman of the and new colour combinations of a formal occasions.
mental fastener at the neckline, off silk stocking, stretch it across removing this stain to a certain house, doing a good job of both. Why not have a child to fill your his thoughts on the subject. Prob-fortable even under a fur or heavy "ew
'complete.Job. Year's Eve to the brigh-a rich note
Change it from time to time durfulce will do a daytime hours.
ably he will be quite pleased with top coat.
test one in the whole three-hun- Of course the Christmas gift of ing the one hundred strokes. You Another use for the latter is at
the elbow will notice the sheep and gloss it If you do not and this possible the idea. Be sure that your first
ΟΙ course the idea to-day is dred and sixty-five day period.
Many elbows in the formal dress financially, take up some sort of escort does not have to pay the evening formal gowns. Once again Therefore, exuberance and bright- kid or lace evening gloves are gives your hair.
Another idea for this glory is occasion are a disgrace, so use study, give part of each day to- bills for the whole party. Bee that
this shop may supply your need. ress
when your hair is still damp from soap and water, then lemon juice, wards charity work. There are the two men pay equal share, this Taffetas, satins, crepes, moires and occasion's background. A frock of beautifully jewelled evening, bags,
shampoo, part it in severa) and a speck of cream dusted over many ways to spend your time can be manoeuvered in a subtle chiffons--all beautiful materials-- Chinese red taffeta, rustling in the New Year should be gay and a
Therefore, To-morrow places and spray perfume close to with powder and they will be which would be not only enjoyable manner and no harm donc.
are made "into different and un-full shirt, a tight bodice ans joyous. but beneficial to your character.
usual creations for ball or inform-shoulder attachments and no other evening at twelve o'clock everyone the scalp, your hair will remain ceautiful to see. Don't think that However, if you need the money
al dancing affair. The evening corresponding colour fairly breathes of the weaker sex should be fragrant for days and it will make people do not look at them when
formally robed in finery to high- | you feel so glamorous!
you are hanging onto some poor coats, which are inexpensive, are excitement, and gala hours. desperately, of course, take up a
also effective in detall, cut and Use your diamonds, or very fine light, this once a year informal and
Cigarette smoking is „a bad male's heck as you slide or bound paying position but do not allow
máteriala.
cccasion. rhinestones, on your arms, in your
habit, yet most of the ladies like around the dance floor. It to get such a hold over you that)
proposed arrangement and ask him slik and wool material are so com- Clothes should suit the moment, and the full white satin. Unings is the brush and start to work degree, but we guarantee lemon
(Each week in this column,
FAITH PRIOR answers ques- tions of a personal nature sub- mitted by readers of the “Daily Press.").
are called for,
28 the
just the final touch with the