HONG KONG DAILY PRESS
Mayo's
HONG KONG
SHOPPE
Last few days
of
Sale
HATS for all occasions.
Gloucester Arcade.
CONFIDE IN
home.
Double Salary is being beg- ged by her husband to give up her position and rem: 'n af He contends it pos- sible to live on his salary, how- ever, his wife desires a few of the luxuries of life which they fould not have unless
worked or he received more
pay.
IF THERE IS A DEFINITE rea- son for a wife earning a salary.
FAITH
PRIOR
ANOTHER MOTHER IS hav-
ing difficulties with her son of 19. He is employed but makes very little in salary, His family have
offered hima further education but he does not de- sire to continue his schooling. According to his family he is Wasting his time and drifting. He wants to go to sea but his father objects strongly. BY ALL MEANS ALLOW the Boy If you do not he will such as. care of her parents or to go to sea, insufficient funds for daily expen-disappear from the home even- tually and follow his destre.. AL ses, a man should be very grateful But when a wite works for a salary sea he can learn many lessons of out of sheer boredom, or to occupy life, besides travelling in different her daytime hours, she is not ful-1 countries will do him good. The A life of a seaman.. Is' hard but the Bling her marriage duties.
Let him woman's place is in the home and superviston is very good. to make one for her husband and get this urge out of his system.
children...
then again he may And his career It is satisfying to have luxuries and eventually turn out to be, an of re such as a car. trips, fur efficient sea-captain. If not, he coats, and a beautifully furnished will return home after a year or home, but these are the material so and settle down to another oc- aspects which soon dissolve cupation...
or become a burden. Compankin The boy is very young and, ung ship, understanding, considerationless he has a special talent, there and dependability. plus the spiri- is no reason why his father should tual side of the husband and wife not ald him in securing a job with I's neglected and soon does not a well-known and respected steam- exist,
Isälp line.
Try giving up your job; stay at home and make it as pleasant as possible. Your husband's sugges tion is the handwriting on the wall.j You are slowly destroying his pride and his faith in his ability to Take support a home and you
care, your independence will in- crease if you stay in the businces world and in a few years you may find yourself without a husband who will turn towards the woman who can stay at home and like it.
A MOTHER WRITES of her 17-year-old daughter attend- ing parties and dances at ho- tels and not returning antil the early hours of the morning. Should she förbid her daughter going out in the evening? The situation worries. her a great deal and causes many argu- ments between the two.
A GIRI, OR HOY AT this age
should not be allowed to keep his own hours. They are still under
TWENTY-FIVE 'HAS GIVEN ber heart to a divorced man. eight years older, established. in the business world and re- spected by his friends. Her "mother" refuses consent.. to the marriage, she does not ap- prove of divorce. The writer states that if she marries the man, ber family will
have nothing more to do with her. Should she think of her rela- tions or herself at this time? DIVORCE IS AN EXCEL- LENT Institution
used correctly. From your descrip- tion the man sounds well balanced and secure in his profes- sion. Because he made one mis- take and had the courage to cor- rect it does not mean he will make · another. To secure, a divorce re- {quires fortitude, It is not pleasant and leaves a scar which only time
can erase.
However, it is far better to be
age, and not only speaking by the divorced than to live a lie with an- calendar. Midnight or half after other person, Many married peo- should be the hour they are safely Ple to-day who have lost the affec- tion: understanding., companion-
very
in bed at home. If but from ship and respect for each other are standpoint of health. Do not nag your daughter nor dictate, it would ereditable lives nor enjoyable. It
living together, and nut "be much better to have a friendly
agreement or this point which you have decided that the two of
would produce. better results. Perhaps I may be wrong, but I many parents dropped the "know it all" attitude they would have much more influence over their children. Treat your daughter as your equal and a person to be re- lied upon. then you will notice, a change in her behaviour.
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you are sulted and that your affec- tions. are deep and un- derstanding. there is no reason why you should not marry.
Forget your family for the time being, it is your life and you must lead it, the relations will see your side eventually and "all of you will no doubt live happily ever after.
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DEAR FAITH PRIOR: Can you tell me what is wrong with the young women in this Colony regarding their dancing? I am so tired of pushing them around the hotel dance-floors, of their bored expres-- sions and conversation, that I have finally turned to dance halls. There you and intelligent girls who can, dance though their conversa- tion is limited.
AN OLDER SISTER employ ed in the Colony and guardian to her 18-year-old sister writes of a decisión she must make Neither regarding the latter. mother nor father are living. The 18-year-old desires to go to America and seek employ- ment, she has never travelled away from Hongkong but for a boliday. The older girl cannot afford to give up her position here and accompany the younger giri, yët she does not wish to hold her back,
·YOU HAVE TAKEN THE correct outlook on the situation, do not try DANCER.
Maybe I am so boring that they do not care to dance with me and must drain glass aiter glass of liquor, leaving me to more or less to carry them home. This is terrible. Are all women like that here? A
and tell your sister what the can DEAR DANCER: I can assure
WOMEN'S INTERESTS
Fashion
PRE-VIEW
MAN TO THE WOMAN
FASHION CENTRES ON TWEED
THE OLDEST QUESTION OF TIME - Do women dress for men those creatures who actually make the wheels of life go round?
Women are only half the world. The other hälf, and strong- er, is man. The exciting half. The soothing half. The vital half. The disappointment and the exaltation. The sherry in woman's wup and the stock The mixed blessing. The applauders of women's emancipation and the decriers thereof.
Round The Shops
This coming week is about the last opportunity shoppers will have to avail themselves of the bargain values now offered in local shops. By the first óf the month all the reduced merchandise will be clear- ed and the new spring and summ-
He is susceptible to blondes, and three plece sults of blending tier selections will be arriving. and with his fellow-drones swarm tones. Top coats with luxurious. Many Items of apparel now on after the most obvious queen bee fur trim. Trick and "smart, after-sale will be very useful in the sim- He takes the ladies out, to dinner noon ensembles of sott woullens mer wardrobe and luck is that they bat"when it comes to hanging or fine tweeds. "Everywhere they are about half the price you will pictures he melts into ether. He are using these fabrics for all pay during April to September, forgets the rent but remember, occasions and hours the day Final Sale! the flowers, Or vice versa. He before sunset. rages against make-up but remains Immune
of
art
tall cost.
back in
the
Lane Crawfords' stand for Leather, buttons, pleats, fuli
quality, value and first class to faces un-retouched shoulder, long and short sleeves.
merchandise, therefore. everyone The necessary evli - men theblas flared skirts, fur trims Galahads, Lancelots, Mickey Mice incorporated in the various woul a sale the value is twice the ro
knows that when this shop has
It women are Independent. 11 designs. they make their
Camel's hair. Is decisions, OWN
The merchandise throughout the on their own two tashion spring "picture and store is now on sale and will be stand prettily
typhoon Dresses.unti: the end of the month. Spe- feminine feet, the picture is still raging like a
of drawing out
unless the Jackets. coats, skirts, sweaters clat reductions in various depart- figure of a man is sketched Innd suits are being designed in ments have been taken.
like grappling this material. The colours rang- Women's frocks in crepe, wool, world bare-handed (minding from a grey, white to a deep satin, chiffon and a few summer ful of the cyclamen nail polish rusty tan and can point to a job well done. Is it out of order to remind them selves that man could better?
the
If women
wash slits are twice reduced. The size and colour range is limited. day but there are excellent values in this this group. Fich
Rabbit's hair fabric is soft and perfect for a more informal
The do it frock. "
colours of elegant woolly material are and warm.
MIXED TWEEDS
and
A saving of savings are the No anti-feminist propaganda
"Nattiknit" one piece dresses, two this, but fact facing, men bridge
and three plece suits. Various! rivers, bulid homes, dig subways. With the mixed tweeds. wool styles and colour combinations are They herd trame safely through lens
wool crêpes, strictly in this group, and what a find streets They invent television snappy sport felts are worn. The they are, particularly this time of and electric razors. They deliverveli is on the wane for other the year and for the coming spring the morning milk, chaperon the wise than very dressy hats, the days! These garments are smart mall and A frigidaires. They style of the new hats depends on under winter coats and equally so won't carry bundles and forget colour and cut,
in warmer weather without a coat. birthdays.
Gloves in this picture are of
A large selection of colours is in They indulge in women's tointedoe skin, heavy calf, shammy or the sweater group. Of course, you and laugh at their
hats. They suede and leather, Hose are on never can have too many of this are fathers. brothers. husbands the twany shade and should blend type apparel. French, English, sons and sweethearts. Therefore with the footwear composed 01 Gewman, machine ane hand knit these granite-like handshakes leather in kid or reptile, suede sweaters are designed in tailored sturdy smiles, asbes dropped and leather combind or Q light or dressier models. Skirt and squarely on the living-room fugtan calf with dark brown trim. sweaters are never out of vogue, and they serve effectively on many occasions,
Stately Grecian Lines
worn by season's
Make this black dinner KOWN Hedy Lamarr, M.G.M's" newest Star, one of the
creations. outstanding
Its Intricately draped bodice, and full delman sleeves gradually siimmed at the closely fitted floor length skirt. A collar with wrist accent the bib front in heavy gold relieves the sombreness of the gown.
Tweeds & Woollens
FRIDAY, JANUARY 27, 1939. —PAGE 3
Final Reductions
ON
Special Lines
All departments
Ladies' Salon
Lane, Crawford, Ltd.
New Arrivals
Tweed Suits
and
Woollen Dresses
RIVELLE
Tel. 33186.
Gloucester Arcade.
ON LOOKING PRETTY: USEFUL HINTS
A PLEASANT FACE IS ALWAYS A BEST SELLER more so than one with mere perfection of features. It will offset many flaws, even grave ones.
"Take the sneer off your face;" many women have just that expression and are totally unconscious of the fact. In this instance make-up can help you. A naturally thin, short "upper lip, which. gives the appearance of derision, can be made to look sym patethie, when colour is applied more heavily there, the cleft in the centre may be emphasized, and rquɛe the corners of the mouth upward,
Rough, nubby, scratchy tweeds are the rage for the spring and in between season fashion selections. Suits, dresses and odd jackets and skirts are tailored from seemingly outlandish woollens, but so very stunning when worn with the cor- rect accessories. And don't think the Colony is not up with the style centres in Europe and America, be- cause Rivelle in the Arcade has received a small selection of good | he touched lightly with rouge that looking two plete woollen and stops short at the, corners. Try this tweed ensembles. Also, the wreel frocks in this specialty shop are the latest in colour, design and workmanship.
Greens, terra-cottas, wines, greys, blues, tans and broin always up- pear richer in colour when woollens are used. All of these tones are on parade in trick and smart cos- tumes for this present day in Rivelle's Shop. Values On Sale
A full lower lip however, should
if you happen to have a thin upper Up or 3 mouth that falsifes' your natural sweetness by physical con-
tcurs that suggest sternness or scorn, And discipline your mouth to smile.
The winningness of a race also depends on the eyes. 11. for in- stance, they protrude a trifle too much, wear more vivid make-up on your face. But on your lids use a, dull shade of powder, darker than your skin tones. Groom your eyebrows for I more luxuriant
SOMEBODY IS LOOKING!
||
In women ever stop to realize the unnecessary antics
they put themselves through when in public? Here are a few that many of them are guilty of and how they appear to the woman or man sitting across from you!
(A) Many times, in fact everyday Every shopper wants her value
a woman with one or more men Mayo's in the Arcade notect and a softer frame for your chann ef a man across the lounge will suddenly discover the fatal
| worthi
i only gives you value, but at a re- duction! The sale in this shop will continue for a few more days. then you will notice that sale hat you had your eye on has gone back to is or 19 dollars.
This
this in between season at half the price. And what a new chapeau can do for a lady's soul!
Dresses, cocktail and afternoon,
cyrs. Pluck the brows only for a cleaner line,
which darkens the brow without
or dining room and her present
(B)
Accent them with mascara, escorts are ignored.
Women with vainty to marking the skin. Touch your satisfy allp those tight pumps off upper lashes with the same shade under the table, how rediculous o mascara, but leave them uh-they are when they commence to fish for the lost shoe mnder the curled and unspread.
table or seat.
around.
(0)
arrives
Your 'menu is ordered,
before you the
cold,
WOITAJA
Naturally, you do not wish to lavest a great deal of money in a hat at this time of the year.
KEEP BROWS LOW |Spring styles are not yet decided,
For eyes that are too deep-szt, You do not have to do so,
you would reverse the process, shop is offering you a bonnet for striving to emphasize the spacing changes her mind and wishes & steak. Thus the escort waits for the sockets. Keep the brows low. If you will pluck them the new order while his dishes get only from the top and mark them. for all men, here, there
trom underneath, your brows, (D) Or all reserve vanishes, everywhere the ladles bow down.
brought closer., will help to givè a out come the compact and feeling of increased size.
lipstick for a new paint job. The BORROW HABITS,
man wonders what dressing. Women borrow.
The more exactly you can match the
rooms are really for. from
of your eyes with
(E) How many times have you Bags are of reptile, kid, calf, mer ones would be out of place. "shadow, the more their natural styles, pleasure, their clothing
with Chiffon, satin, crepes and matel-colour will be intensited: And éves heard a young lady say to her jewelry, practically everything or any of these combined
They should be large lesa materials are "designed fri suede,
which flash with animation and escort. "may I have my gloves, about a man, a woman copies, but
the personal touch of name or evening ensembles of high style.
colour are vital even in deep-set compact or coin purse," and out it ahl. to such a better advantage.
counes from his pocket? Fashion centres. for the males initials still holds style.
NOVELTY HOSE
gets in your hand bag could have and females
and Jewelry, heavy wood and gold
or silver. Indian and Javanese and a few evening frocks are also made jewelry are very popular on sale. Keep in mind the parties and add richness and sophiscat-on the calender before Lent, you
their habits.
shade the males in business to ted smartness to woolen costumes. will need new frocks and the sum-
are yelling about Naturally in this set-up scarves, | been picked up trom your and cannot do. However, America | you that all the women do not fol- tweeds, soft and heavy woollens belts. coloured handkerchiefs. | brother's dressing table, the smok-
time wear. One piece
at this time has a large unemploy-low your description. And there for the in-between season day-
case, lighter, ment problem. Working' conditions may be some truth in your state-
tweed bandeaux, and novelty hose are ing equipment,
Let yourselves run wild. holder, and the bill fold, notc In that country are entirely dif-ment, that it is your fault. How- trocks in vibrating colour. Two needed.. ferent from here and expenses arejever, when a lady accepts your in-
so to speak, in the selection of book, fountain pen and pencil such accessories. You never can set higher. Try and have your vitation for dancing and dinner it.
Of course, women do not dress sister sidetrack this idea until she is her business to see that you are amicable and receptive. In other have too many and the constant 1s over 20 years of age. Maybe at entertained and amused. About words d'g out of past history the change and grouping of various for men, only for their personal 3. new light satisfaction. But if they have an that time you can go with her. the dancing, maybe it is your fault."line" and turn it on full blast, not combinations puts
It is not wise for an inexperienc-the band music or her feet hurt only will it amuse you but do won on the subject of the complete engagement with Mr. Male for ed girl so young to travel over the Try paying more attention to ders concerning the attention of ensemble. world alone. Plan and build dur- your leading, your dancing steps ing the next two years this trip may he too intricate, she cannot and if it is not possible do not follow you. Try a few compli- éllow her go unless she definitely menta, they usually shake n woman has a position waiting for her. out of her self and make her more.
your female companion.
(Each week in this Column FAITH PRIOR answers ques- tions of a personal nature sub- mitted by renders of the "Dally Fress.")
the races next week-end they A felt pork pie is worn with will be absolutely positive about tweeds, the wool blouse is a copy appearing in the best their bank of your husbanda, your gloves account allows. have the same reputation. The
Women are left "holding the watch fob on your coat has a bag" but it in the men' who fill Iresemblance to pa's, all the' gad-lit - M'Lady - M'Lord!
recesses
(F) The escort is interested in conversation with his guest, she prefers
handkerchief twisting, glancing about or hand examina- tion to paying attention,
(G) Passing by mirrors or shadow windows few women can resist looking at the tilt of their hat, the air arrangement or the make-up on their face
Finally, consider your chin. You can have a weak chin and the strength of character of a Joan of Arc. But your face is not in scale, Avoid this by building out your hair in the back to give the head better proportions.
Then dip your hair over your forehead to reduce the importance of the upper part of your face, and make your chin look stronger. Many women commit these ains wear lighter powder on your chin several times a week and if only than on your face, and hats which you could see yourself as the man
another partly cover your forehead with or
woman does trimming centred in the back. ・・・ you.
run for your Pay attention to such hints and | Emily Post or the equivalent, you will certainly be "personality It is not always a the bird that plus!"
hing fine manzera!
would