HONG KONG DAILY PRESS
Mayo's
HONG KONG
LOPPE
Half Price Sale
HATS made to order, to any individual
style required.
Gloucester Arcade.
CONFIDE
BRIDE, is a spinster, long in years who is to be married next month. Her Onauces de not allow a large wedding nor a showy one. Therefore, she is not exactly certain
what
- costume would be appropriate
for the occasion."
IN
FAITH PRIOR
finds her husband interested in another he wants separation. The wife's days and nights are full of tears.. sorrows, and misunderstand- ings. She asks for assistance. In holding her marriage to- gether.
THE VERY FIRST LESSON FOR
AT SUCH A WEDDING you describe, smart and plainly tailor-YOU is to dry those tears; remember ed street clothes would be the most that life will laugh with you, but sultable. Pearl, blue would bc
you ery alone. Do not mention the hat small and other woman or refer to her. charming The
Du very chic. n long veil; a fare yell, not nag or complain. Go out and if you like. Wear a corsage, do not invest in a new, frock, pay a visit carry a bouquet. Or try a dressy to the beauty shop, be your most silk frock with a smart coat to charming self at all times and pay match. You will wear gloves and a great deal of attention to your carry a bag.
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MOTHER OF A 20-YEAR- OLD boy is having a sad and
Her heartrending, time. wishes
to get married. His position is insecure. "bank, ac- "count nil, and his education Incomplete. She inquires for advice in keeping her
· from marriage at this time.
MON
husband.
WOMEN'S INTEREST'S
Fashion
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Round The Shops
Going and nearly gone are the purchases of the season from the Hongkong shops which are indul- ging in after-Christmas sales เก all departments. However, if you are not aware of the bargains you can plek up, it is advisable that you call this week and save your selves some money in the inex pensive and reduced values offer
ed.
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CATCHING UP WITH
THE TRIBE
A LOT OF SENTIMENTAL 'NONSENSE has been written about the increased beauty of our mothers just before we were born. However, every day you can see a contrary picture that we've be- gun to suspect the beauty portrait as, large-scale come-on story to keep the women of the world from imitating the proud beau- ties of Ancient Rome, those ladies who were so fearful of dis- figurement and loss of glamour, that they frequently refused to have children.
H
season. It is generally agreed that to- maternity wardrobe this day only because of ignorance, or The dresses for such hours are lack of diligence, need a woman tight in the bodice or draped, and take to the confines of her home usually the skirts are very full. It or be affected adversely by child- a person is terribly selfconscious a bearing It's largely up to you. brocaded evening cape bolero The shops will probably keep not your doctor, his principal pre-length contrasting is very high their sale prices until the end occupation with your health fashion. of the month, but that does not and your baby's development. mean the merchandise will That takes care of half of your be there. A great deal of the mer- beauty struggle, of course. chandise has been sold, but there are still very fine Investments to be bad,
Starz Wide
Lane. Crawford's sale is exactly "store wide." All departments have reduced merchandise which is useful and a saving Shoes are taking another
since Ieduction the sale price of Evening, day, sports, summer and last Monday.
semi dress footwear are from
SOFTENING DESIGN. Dinner gowns with high neck and full draped sleeves have skirta But he does not consider your which are full with drapery giving increased personal loveliness one an indistinct waist line, this type of his essential obligations. So the for design is softening and feminine. responsibnity of preserving or cultivating your youthful good looks, and keeping in fashion, rests largely on your own shoulders.
First of all, during this time your life, double your beauty salon appointments. Pay strict aften-
they grow much quicker. tion to your hair, skin. nails etc.
Now,
No longer are the wrap round apron style maternity dresses the only vogue. fashion designers give
thought each season to garments for such events and occasions.
Long boleros, capes, pleats, “fn- ger-up jackets, three quarter full cents, slit skirts, front gathers in frocks are all style features of the the wardrobe. The arst winter and spring creations and $3, but do not be disgusted few months out of the nine you any of thes, treatments,can Def If they do not have, your size" will lose weight, then slowly regain | found in the new dresses,
Bathing suits which will be able the poundage, therefore, various Hats, gloves, bags, scarfs follow to stand the coming season's adjustments in your ready to wear the general style trend." But b style trends
careful of jewellery, arms and lega are selling from will be necessary. $7.50 upwards. also
Atting priced at $5 and fair selection slinky, exotic afternoon, and even of linen stacks are on sale. What in frocks and the very high heels: about next summer? Buy your think nothing about them, they dependant.apparel now and at a saving. are not for you at this time.
Children's clothing
Pretend you are not married to him, attempt to regain, some of the spirit you had five years ago when he fell in love with you, and. above all, keep the sorrow and heartaches, to yoursell. Maybe it would be a good idea to get out of business. Make him more respon- sible and be more
Surround yourself with gay and charming people, do not spend too much time by yourselves.
IN THIS INSTANCE A MOTHER or father needs to apply a great deal of psychology. In counselling patience, waiting and reasoning. you temporarily lose your toy He and do
If this campaign does not work a short trip alone taking
not come back until
is infatuated with the newly-dis-Sur desires to return compel you. covered potentialities of life, the The fourth and fifth years of mar- riage are difficult. deep соп-
fact that he is a man, and can sideration, understanding and love Usk
woman 10 marry him,
commences to grow, both of you become il husband and 蒜 householder and live away from have studied and learned about home, has gone to his head like the other. Have
wine..
patience. be tolerant and kind do not neglect each other and keep your mind up You must take all of this into to date as well as your appearence consideration. If you Icluse and actions. reason with the boy and only re fuse bim his rights he will marry
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Do not get in a rut just because secretly you will be practtealle you have been married five years
shorts
are
Dismiss
the
Hight
are apt to swell during pregnancy and heavy jewellery will accentuate such conditions at the hands or
ATIL neck. Dainty.
jewels are equally attractive and can be worn to advantage.
SHOE QUESTION
has been The early morning hours may marked down to excellent values. not be so gay, but a wooly chentile! boys' turn-over-top hose, all wool tailored robe in a pastel will help. The shoe question should be from $1.25 shoes, short socks. ju uver these nodis to breakrast,) „net.H
.. with The physician. Meridian pyjamas, (and here is a buys are below their regular | retail price. In this same de- partment there is the 20 per cent. reduction on all regular merchan- dise.
A Hat Sale
A weakness belonging to most women "Is the desire for 盘 Hew bonnet. Mayos. in the Arcade. are having a sale too. Included in their reduced merchandise are many goodlooking hats from America and coples of famous
brown. blue or the more vivid shades are designed Into the cha- peaux for the various costumes
pushing him into the marriage. and have a husband to support | millinery houses in Europe. Black Try and speak to the girt he wishes you. Grow month by month be- to marry. Explain to her how come a better and more interesting really unfit your 20-year-old son person than you were five years is to take care of a home, that he 20. You do your part faithfully is still unprepared to climb to the and leave the ultimate solution, to top in the business world. Get the the days of le to come. girl on your side.
Let the young people be tegetnet and. if possible, speak to them to-
DEAR FAITH PRIOR: We have gether. Point out the burden nelived in the Colony two years, Business occupies assumes when he marries which my wife and I. climinates opportunities for study my daytime hours. however freedom to travel, and the work wife has commenced to complain ing out of his career unhampered of the lack of interest during her
by a home. wife and children.
Above all things do not close your mind to this subject which is at present of vital importance to
your son
..
tion in
my
days. She wishes to take a posi
2 commercial company with a salary. The empty days are causing her great dissatisfaction and unhappiness.
I would like to find a way to keep her from this position, she does not need the salary, and fur- thermore find something to occupy her time while I am in my office. A HUSBAND,
relief organizations.
and outfits.
Maybe" here you can and the sultable one which you have been searching for since before the holidays. If not, try,giving this shop an lustrated idea and they can carry it out for you in any colour or material desired.
A small selection of evening. and afternoon frocks are includ-
very desirable In ed in the sale which, would be wardrobe any to di in during the between sea son. A few novelty gadgets ake still to be had at sale prices bracelets, earrings, cigarette cases and clips.
Between Season "
This tailored dressmaker two-piece rait of light-weight wool has softening details in the jacket. The wrap-around · adjustable skirt is an outstanding treatment in this suit de- signed for matronly figure..
Rivelle in the Arcade certainly does keep her clienteles clothing problems in mind. Not only has she a fine selection: - of crepe. wool and acetate frocks on sale, but she has just received a small selection of woollen costumes, silk warm
WOOLLEN FROCKS
"
Cuban high heels may be satisfac-
Sweaters and skirts are chic and tory, but style in this quarter of might be sacrificed under such the Arst couple afternoon frocks with hata to months. after which woollen frocks conditions. correspond for the clothing ques-with pleated skirts and bodice There is absolutely no reason; if tion between winter and spring. treatments can be worn to flatter you obey your doctor, keep your
FRIDAY, "JANUARY 20, 1939. -PAGE
Annual Winter Sale
"Proceeding now
Drastic reductions
on
SHOES
Excellent values on all
Goods
Lane,
Ladies' Dept.
Crawford, Ltd.
New Wool & Crepe
Day Models Small selection
in
Felts Sale still on Further reductions.
RIVELLE
Gloucester Arcade....
TEL. 3188.
How Are Your Legs?
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Woman
LEGS, LIKE HANDS, ARE AN INDEX to character, mental habits, and poise, according to world known painters, artists and doctors. They can tell you whether assured or ill at ease, energetic or lazy, mentally awake or inert. The arch foc of beautiful legs is Inactivity. How do your own legs behave Is Your galt smart? Is there a sprin- Ey knee action, and a firm, muscular pull from the thighs to the ankles?
shadings from heel to calf are to slenderize. So are dark-coloured, dul surfaced, sheer hose with clocks or paint- ed heels. Avoid shiny textures and coarse, porous mesh. Match your hose to your shoes, if you would call less attention to the legs.
Do you walk straight and unwaveringly along two pa-designed rallel Ines, your weight placed slightly forward од the balls of your feet, your toes directly in front of your heels? These thingy SIE Important 23 the ments of calf and ankle. Remember, the smartness 01 Jour clothing dependa on your posture, how you display your body through actions of walking, sitting and standing.
-measure-
WAIST LINE The higher your walet line, the longer the legs will look. A skirt with fullness released at the knee will flatter large legs and 80 Move about briskly for 15 will an uneven hem-line. Ver- inutes after each meal, and you tical stripes and seams are help- will not have heavy, muscle-bound ful in malding bowed legs look legs.
straighter,
ly
wobbling when
They can be strengthened
How about the ankles, do they Shoes, for active sports wear the support you, or are you constant-low or low cuban heel, but only you walk? then. Do not break your arch with by running about in no heels. daily exercise. Rotate the foot When wearing high heels, walk around the ankle joint, Azst in slower and pick up each foot, do one direction and then in an- not ride on your heels or toes or Walk about your room at slide along on the ball of the intervals on your tocs. While toot.
When standing, cross your ankles, andį
you walk, do alternately rise to your toes and stride like a policeman or soldier. sink to your heels,
This puts your hips out of place, creep.
other.
not
II your legs are over-developed, nor should you lolter or take ย brisk three-mile walk Nothing is more graceful than' every day. Skipping a rope or a woman with her head held high, pedalling a bicycle half an hour shoulders back, stomach in, hips daily is effective. If muscles down and her feet carrying her bunch up in bulbous areas, along at a smooth galt. daily kicking exercise will help to taper them. Suspend a sofa
and kick it with each leg 50 times.
The new tweed suits are bright. Ing advantage. Guits of two and mind clear and your derde of pillow from the ceiling or door RANSOM FOR A
three piece are always in the fash-humour, that you should not be well tailored and quite inexpen sive, just the outfit for this and lon picture handsome tweeds one of the smartest and most the months to come.
The hats tallored into dressmaker ensembles fashionable mothers of the season. are sassy, delighful and digni- of coat and skirt with a topcoat
SECRETARY has been offer- ed a better job than her pre- sent one.
However, it is out of the Colony In another section of the country. She
DEAR HUSBAND: The first cannot make up her mind,
question, what" about children this and is afraid she may not hold
certainly would occupy her time the posillon. Then she
and be a source of pleasure and would do in dimedities. The
amusement for the two of you. new position is an advancemARİ in work and remuneration.
There are many interesting and worthy causes to interest your FEAR IS CONTROLLING YOU, and if this continues your whole wife. Charity work in the schools. lite may be stunted. If you are hospitals and with the Chinese Sport ac- certain, you can fill the position, there is no reason why you should tivities, tennis, riding, sailing, bad- not accept the offer: it matters not minton, swimming; each morning what section of the land you would she could devote an hour or two have to live in. If you bum your to such exercise. The study of a bridges behind you, there will be foreign language would be inter- no half-tried efforts in your new esting, useful and entertaining job. You must succeed, you have several hours a week. to work for your living, and you
There is sewing, reading, writing, have nothing to fall back on, gardening, and her household to therefore, success is your only occupy her time. Why not try salvation. The
change of sending her on a week's trip to scenery and atmosphere will be Shanghai or Manila, she may not good, from your letter you be feeling well and this would give pins, flowers, which certataly do are evidently in a rut and it is her a new outlook on life, she buoy up your daily outfit. time to "snap out of it." would return with new ideas and By all means take the job imme-interests. A change is good for dlately,
new
WIFE is in family difcu[- lles. She has been married five years and has held a position in the business world during that period. Now, she
every one.
There must be a certain hobby your wife enjoys, help her to con- centrate on this, or maybe she is lonely, encourage her to join clubs and spend afternoons, in" other women's company. A visit of ten i
ned, in colours to blend with the can be worn throughout the day. ensemble.
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Gloves, bags, neckwear, wraps for evening and pull-on sport coats, casual, with fur trim, are on sale.
when travelling, motoring or gen- eral occasions.
Silk or wool and silk ensembles GIFT FOR CHINA designed into a one plece dress with, finger-tip or three quarter coat trimmed in furs are smart
INLAND MISSION
Miss Christina Isabella Tinling,
The few novelties in this shop ensembles for social afternoon of Ealing, died on October 30, leav complement your various cos-
activities. This type of costume ia ing property of the gross value of tumes, and you never can have
flattering, warm and comfortable £8,276, with net personalty £8,211. too many scarves, clips, belts.
CAPES IN STYLE
Capes are in style this year.
She left:-
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£400 to the China Inland Mis- Hip or longer length capes are sion; £100 to the World's Women's worn with street dresses, informal Christian Temperance Union; £500
days or two weeks from on old silk dresses and some suits. One to the United Society for Christian friend might help her,
(Each week In this Column FAITH PRIOR answers ques- tions of a personal nature sub- mitted by readers of the "Daily
·Press.")
of these wraps in light weight Literature to augment the Tinling fur would solve many costume Fund; 100 to the Baptist Mis- difficulties during the final monthssionary Society for its work in the before the youngster's birth.
Congo; £100 to the Baptist Mis- Little thought is necessary forsionary Bociety for its work in the the dinner or evening gown in the LushafTM Hills.
Achieve the illusion of slim- mer legs with sheer, sombre- shadowed hose,
ROTHSCHILD
It is learned that the Germans have made a con- siderable reduction ransom
the
*which they are claiming for the release of Baron. Louis de Rothschild, who has been a prisoner in Vienna since Hitler seized Ans- - tria.
Several months ago it was stated that the ransom demanded was
€2,000,000, Now it is £500,000,
Baron Louis is being held to ac- count for the collapse in 1931 of the Credit Anstalt, of which he was president. This caused enor- mous financial losses in Austria: and repercussions throughout the financial world.
Germany says that the Roths child family must help to cover the available in liabilities. And Baron Louis is the smart colours, whose subtle hostage..