HONGKONG DAILY. PRESS
Mayo's
HONG KONG
FINAL SALE
OF
SUMMER MERCHANDISE
Gloucester Arcada.
SHOPPE
HALF PRICE SALE
PROCEEDING "
MORE NEW GOODS INCLUDED IN SALE
FIFTY. HATS GOING AT $5.00 EACH
RIVELLE
Gloucester Arende.
CONFIDE IN
A BUSINESS MAN employed several years ago a highly - telligent research student. However, he found it necessary to dismiss his employee after a year of beneficial work. The man's personal life and debts were the cause of his dismissal. Now, this man asks his former employer for a reference, the latter does not know what sort to give though he feels bis former employee is entitled to some recommendation.
IT IS JUST POSSIBLE that this former employee of jous would hare caught up with his bills and payments had you not discharged alm two years ago. He evidently was not spending his salary on riotous living. The ex-wife did not exactly help the situation by going to, you very much a boomerang for them.
I think in your place I would restrict any reference to u recital of the tacts. In his work for you. without any mention of his private life, which after all is really no concern of yours. It may easily have been a depression and un- employment that caused the divorce, Money troubles ean so soon blight momance. Remember the old French proverb, "To un- derstand all is to "forgive all."
GIFTS FOR GIRLS
Tel. 33188.
FAITH PRIOR
SINCE YOUR letters probably do not explain who you are, the in- tinis at the end of your name would not only be proper but they would certainly be helpful in es- tablishing your identity. Realizing who you are, and one who is especially concerned about your patient would find comfort in be- ing able to make future inquiries to you direct
WIFE IN DESPAIR
DEAR FAITH FRIOR: I am the wife of a writer whose äther pre- My vides $259 a-month income. mother pays all the utility bills besides giving us living quarters. and the grandparents help with the education of our daughter. My husband constantly warns me we should be careful financially and We save nothing. He will not let
me handle the money and gires me 55 a week for speading allow-
ance.
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I have always wanted a home of my own, but my husband says we cannot afford it. He is a brilliant ran but lately he has taken to rambling at the races and other various games. I fear for the lature but do not know how to get out of this condition? Despair.
DEAR DESPAIR: Your husband may be brilliant but he is lacking In the ther sense of good sport- manship. "He is definitely дой playing fair. It appears, too, that both his and your parents are out to make parasites of your whole little family. How avout your mother charging a modest rent for your living quarters, on the strict understanding it is to be placed in a fund toward buying a home of your own? Also, it would be in- finitely more gallant on the part of his father if he emarked part of that $250 a month for you personally,
SCHOOL GIRL has three in- timate friends finishing school this year. She wishes to give them gifts, two are girls, what be different present would from the many other gifts they are receiving?.. YOU DO NOT say what type of
these are, nor girls
do you specify the usual gifts" However, think what hobby they have or what they particularly want and have not. Books, pen and pencil sets, writing case, photo album, charm for a trinket bracelet, desk set, any of these items would be Of course, any responsible house- welcomed by the young ladies. wife is entitled to budget for and spend the household money Also it is a gift of value with a remembrance that you should give. herself. Your best hope is, to ap- something they can use for years peal to that briliant" mind of and will not wear out or be out of his, persuade him to give you u date in six months. For the young real chance to be the "housewife that's thrifty" and thus give him man several of the above sugges the eclat of being married to one tions would do or a leather wallet
of Solomon's "virtuous with his name stamped, cigarette case, cigarette lighter, the pin, book "whose price is above rubles." Make him read Proverbs 31; begin- ends, etc.
ning at the 10th verse. And for": CREDITED INITIALS dess sakes, don't. nag. Is there
TRAINED NURSE has, occa sion to write thank-you notes to her patients; usually she her full name. just signs However, she finds other nurses use the credited Initials after the regular signature, is this correct?
women,
any possibility of you taking part- time work. If I can help you fur- ther don't hesitate.write.
(Each week in this column FAITH PRIOR answers ques- tions of a personal nature submitted by readers of the "Daily Pros.")
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Silk Stockings
Are Lovelier... Last Longer...
made in Canada-
Manufactured under a special secret process that makes them last longer.
On Sale at
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PRINCESS
RECEIVES
WOMEN'S INTERESTS
IN SLACKS! |
WHEN A PRINCESS receives in slacks "that's news! Farti- cularly if the Princess has been a lady-in-waiting at the court of the fabulous Empress Dowager of China. Particu- larly if the Princess has been
belle in the extravagant days of pre-war Paris, The Princess Der Ling 14 B name well known, but what's not well known is that the Princess has definite ideas од bcen. beauty. The Princess has Is, and always will be, a beauti- ful woman because she has A philosophy that keeps her that way!
טן .
Ubery. Stresad
FRESH, WHITE DRESS CHOSEN FOR STYLE
Fresh and white! That's what you like about your summer clothes whatever the costume.
This is one reason why fresh white washable pique in the large or small whale is in the forefront of popular fabrics. It's cotton; it's crisp and white, It launders with a freshness delightful to the eye. Commerce with play and day coloured chiffon to plain white, clothes. The "white pique skirt sheer batiste, organdy and ker- combination both short and löng. chief-linen, having hand sewn de- This long, almost circular skirt is signs and lace. trim.
cut with a wide fitted waistband White pique has definitely in- and real pockets with gold buttons vaded,, the formal and informal just like those worn by nayal offi- evening attire ranks... Tallored cers. Combine a white mess Jacket dresses with fitted bodices and with a double-breasted front lined wide circular swirling skirts are with smaller gold buttons. It is trimmed by a Roman stripe girdle an exciting costume for plenies or or interesting coloured belts which
have footwear matching. a luncheon date in town,
The shirt and skirt combination Dinner frocks of white pique are "Why lose your cause through has become the rage for young decidedly smart, many are cut with a fit of anger or of petulante, and old, select a trim short white high necks in front, and no backs. pique skirt with pockets fastening The skirts are straight in the when you can win your point so clear head easily if you keep a
with gold buttons, too. You can front and a few have back full- disposition?" asks wear the and a calm
mess Jacket or add ness. The silt skirt front is popu- the wise Princess--thereby teep-brightness, with coloured blouses, iar and particular attractive to
Then again for very sportish oc- the lady with model size ankles. ing wrinkles out of her face
casions a pastel or vivid cotton! One of the main reasons white Well!
round neck blouse with short plque is thriving in such popu- gleeves,
BEAUTY ESSENTIALS:
FL3
SHE'S NEVER had a facial, but that doesn't mean that the Prin- beauty essentials. cess neglects She conresses that she's a crank about the RIGHT ROUGE and POWDER "I blend in a natural- looking cream rouge, then powder my face," says the Princess.
take Before applying lipstick. a long look at the natural line of your lips," she advises. "Then use a lip-liner to outline the na- tural grace of your ups."
"So many women spoil their beauty by wearing the Wrong clothes and hats," continued the Princess. "Tm a salesgirl's head- buying ache when it comes to hats. Hats should be looked-to' well from the side and back as as from the front."
"Up-hair-does generally give s to scared-to-death appearance
them-the the women who wear backs are so untidy," sighed this well-groomed woman, whose hair is graying simply, coiffured. MORE APPEALING:
smartly.
own but
AS A CHILD she longed to be a blue-eyed. golden-haired girl. woman, she and now, a grown
beauty still insists that blonde is more appealing than brunette." Like all women, the youth- ful appearing Princess refused to have her age "quoted in an *I've interview," but she said, been married 32 years. I'm not
a deb. "I've preserved my appear- ance because fundamentally- I've always had excellent health. and secondly, because I've always kept up the dance exercises that learned as a girl from Isadora Duncan."
FRIDAY'S
MENU
BREAKFAST Bananas. Cream Cereal
Grilled Fish Bran Muffins Coffee ++ LUNCHEON Corn Soup
Red Cabbage Salad Cold Fried Chicken Potatoes au Gratin String Beans Roasted Mushrooms Berry Jelly Blackberry Ple Ised Tea
DINNER Shrimp Cocktail Deviled Egg Salad
Baked Flah Tomato Sauce Baked Onions French Fried. Potatoes.
Carrot Souffle Ice Cream & Cookies
Coffee 2
SILHOUETTE JEWELS
for
A Jewellery fashion wear with black consists of a tiny fan brooch of oblong baguette diamonds. On either side of the fan is a fluffy“. design "in sapphires in the shape of a cloud, as if the fan were silhouetted against
a pale-blue sky. ;.
Dressy Blouse
larity is the washing abilities" of this fabric which can be put in the suds practically every day The dressy blouse range from and comes from the froning board vivid stripes, polka dots of solid crisp, neat and very fetching)
SMALL BODY, AND
WIDE SKIRT
~TAFFETA DRESS by Worth in dark blue on a white ground.
Vacation - Fun - And Rules
If you go to a summer resort for your vacation, you'll find the following rules helpful, and a good time will be had by all!
FRIDAY, JULY 21, 1939. -PACE 3
CLEARANCE SALE
OF
FOOTWEAR
LARGE SELECTION
IN
ALL MAKES
SALE PRICE AVERAGE
$10.00
LADIES' SALON
LANE, CRAWFORD, LTD.
ROUND THE SHOPS
It is still sale day in the local bet White, black, blues, tans, specialty shops, but they won't be and
others coloured hats are
for much, longer a period. Many reduced to clear.
of the "bargains" have vanished
Accessory novelties which may
from the display cases: however, be of personal use or very wel-
there are still various selections of
come gifts for various occasions merchandise which would be
are selling at almost cost Ear- "finds" for the thrifty shopper.rings, bracelets, compacta novelty
FOOTWEAR REDUCED
pics and clips are included in Is the group.
Shoes! Does any woman have
Dresses for daytime, afternoon enough pairs of shoes? Definitely time and evening are on sale.
no, changing costumes have made
It necessary for a lady of fashion Summer styles which are attrac- tive in their novelty fabrics, to possess several styles. And you designs and trim. The cottons ladies who are always on the look-
out for sale shoes, go to LANE linens, nets, volles, spun-sacking. acetate are indeed values in this CRAWFORD. A mid-summer
salel.. ... clearance of a large selection is now in swing.
Light, dainty and fragile danc- ing slippers in sandals and pumps
PRICES HALVED
RIVELLE in the Arcade is con-
of satin, crepe, brocade, and plait tiquing the half-price sale of
ed silk cord have, tumbled down summer merchandise, however,
the outstanding value of in price to real bargains.
the
The dressy shoes are well re-week is the "sale price of hats- In this particular group presented in suede and kid com- $5." bination, all kid, and a few in there are "50" models which are buck and kid. The styling of really more than bargains. The these models vary from the dressy models for daytime, and dressy des'gned by the ties or oxfords to smart pumps costumes are
season's fashion dictators, If you with high heels.
The largest selection is in the have been searching for a hat daytime shoe... White and colour value, here you will find it in combinations in pumps and ox- this millinery extra-sale. fords, all white sandals, low and Many vacation days are still high heeled, oxfords sold tone. on the calendar, then don't forget The materials vary, linens, buck, the sale of play togs which in- kids, suedes, canvas; and the size corporates alacks, play suits swim- range is quite wide for sale mer-ming suits, shorts, shirts, and drindis All these garments have chandise.
are
Also, in case you are in need, pronounced colour combinations tailored along the woolly, comfy, bedroom slippers in and
lines for outdoor, conservative styles are included in fashionable
activities. the sale. SUMMER'S FINAL SALE
or
The sheer daytime frocks in
prints, and solid colour with con- Belleve it not the local traging trims serve, "their owner' fashion buyers are "deep in styles far into October in this climate. the styles smart for the coming fall and early Not only are winter season Summer's mer- but combine coolness with dresst- chandise must be cleared from pesa
the shops to make way for the The evening dress selection ta Take along the right clothes
cooler weather's costumes."
amall, but don't miss seeing the TENNIS SKIRTS for the type of place where you
MAYOS in the Arcade are now reduced frocks, you may find will spend your holiday. Be
OR SHORTS?
in the progress of their "final exactly what you desire and at Д big switch to clearance sale." sure you have good sports wear There's
All merchandise half price! and a summer evening wardrobe skirts this year, the tennis is marked down in price and Last week the silk tailored shirts consisting of one, or more, danc shorts are becoming passe.
though many bargains have dis- in this sale were mentioned, there ing frocks
are simple. What are the prominent appeared from their stock there are a few of these garments left youthful and cool. Avold over ladies of the ball and racket are still excellent values to be in vivid shades. You will find this short sleeved shirt very trick Herein lies the found. wearing? elaborate evening attire.
that
Pay your way. Just because - a lone man at a summer resort
fashion.
very short with pleats.
Straw bonnets will be worn for to wear with shorts, skirts, slacks (Alice Marble) Has taken several months more and a ribbon and even your lines suits. likes to dance or go riding or to white sharkskin skirts, model is always a "good wardrobe the price will amaze you. climbing to a restaurant some dis- tance away with you, you have no right to assume that he is either willing or financially able to pay for you too. Most young, men have little money.
PAY-OWN CHEQUES
So pay your own cheques. Let the "nice young man know that you are a modern vacation: stri and not a gold digger. You will
(Jean Nicoll) Uses a plainly cut dress with wide, very brief skirt.....
(Kay Stammers) Pleated shorts wit nloose flap back and front to imitate skirt.
(Jed Jedrzejowska) prefers a very long and wide pleated pair of shorts.
J
wears
SLACKS, BATHING SUITS DESIGNED FOR ALL AGES
Time for the beach! And every member of the family answers with pleasure. Now, it's time to live under the sun, to eat out-of-doors, to swim and sun- bathe in the open spaces 、
Naturally clothing for such relaxation are part of the idea, from checked cotton slack suits to the latest bathing suit in sizes from 2 to grandmother's,
Many women prefer the stream can wear the same type suit lined type of rubberized satin or colours to suit the individuals elasticized fabric bathing attire. pastels to bright tones. too, there are attractive dress! maker suits in all-silk jersey, for instances
(Mary Hardwick) » only a full-pleated one-piece dress in acetate which hangs have a far more gay time and be
well and does not crush. more independent..
(Helen Jacobs) now wears Avoid the rocking chair brigade shorts pleated, a decided If, at first you and little to do or change from the tight little fluid It dimeult to break into the
shorts of past years.
The New Note young crowd, don't sit in obvious
(Dorothy Round Little)
Black suits are again popular boredom, or joining the gossip Little clip-on earrings
prefers the knee length, wide- group. This will mark you as
If you want to eut, a fancy but the new note is the outside match; tach is a diamond fan
uninteresting and keep people skirted, sharkskin dress with and can also be worn isa
a deep inverted pleat at figure on the beach (and be sure shirt. If you do not care for the dress clip or hair ornament.
either side in front you have no rolls or bulges the particular style, a square, long new sharkskin suit which is Jacket like the French gardiners Go away for a pleasant vaca Aquamarines look woll
The big news for summer's woven from rubber and raw silk, wear may be worn instead. Many tion, and to you single "gals" not
these blouses and coats on black. A broad bracelet
the men tennis costumes is pleats and will make the public sit up and of to get a husband. If alternated of these, stones,
about you suspect you of being more pleats, the outfit is de- take notice. It comes in a dull made from coloured or w flexibly with diamonds and
a husband hunter, you will be signed, from sharkskin and nnish which is quite intriguing toweling. And believe it, or
are artificial silks. The tailoring after so many shiny surfaces on they are the best absorbers avoided. Men on a vacation.
must be just right!
satin suits Mother and daughter perspiration out for fun, nöt for matrimony.
set in platinum, is worn over elbow-length black suede gloves.
away from you.